Not even. They frequently created and performed different arrangements of their songs and were always on the same page. They were live performers first and recording artists second.
You are right that we don't hear music like this today. What is missing is the romance and beauty of beautiful lyrics sung simply. The artists did not look sloppy as it was important to look put together and elegant. The Motown artists all looked svelte as well. The talent spoke for itself.
Love the reaction by Ashley and how she recognized that there is no voice over, dubbed, or influence, and is straight out talent. They performed with their voices and charm, and it was great!
If you like beautiful lyrics, coming from the heart, if you haven't listened to John denver you should. Annie's Song is amazing, but their are so any good ones.
Im 61 years old, born in 63 and my Mom agreed 100 percent with you Ashley, the ladies LOVED these guys. She said the first time she heard the "Baby baby, I'll get down on my knees for you" followed by "If you would only love me like you used to do, yeah" she thought she had gone to heaven. She also thought if you dont i will. These guys were all about talent, style and class.
60 years old european, there is something quite wonderful about watching young women of today reacting to "old" music the way previous generations did, maybe it is because it speaks to the heart.
All the ladies melt when they hear "Baby, baby, you don't love me, like you used to do." There's not auto-tune or any other artificial crap in this recording, just talent.
They got their name from the Black Marines at El Toro base. After a song or the performance they yelled out "That was righteous, Brothers!" The name stuck. They actually talked about this on the Andy Williams show performance of Unchained Melody that you reacted to. That part was cut from that version of the video. What a night that must have been for the audience! This is THE most requested song on the radio in the 20th century.
OMG, these are the guys that I listened to as teenager! They were awesome and handsome! We went crazy over their music. Those voices and lyrics melted us. Love, love, love them. I'm 74 yrs snd still pay their CD'S in my car. ❤️❤️❤️
You are absolutely right young lady. This was pure singing talent without all the auto-tune voice enhancements etc. of today. Many of the singers and groups had this kind of talent and I was fortunate to grow-up during this period. There was SO MUCH great music and its nice for young folks like yourself to experience this and even nicer that you appreciate it.
Thank you for helping to keep bobbies spirits alive. He'd be so proud to see how young people particulary black youth are enjoying his music 58 years later
Great reaction. When this was current in the day a buddy of mine and I as elementary school kids would sing this on the bus on the way home...yup back in the day. Great channel and thank you.
Women just love the part of this song when Bill Medley sings 'Baby, Baby, I'd get down on my knees for you' with that deep voice of his. We guys use to try and imitate that part of the song or go high like Bobby Hatfield when he sang 'If you would only love me like you used to do, yeah''. Great and powerful song and duo.
You mentioned more than once that they sound "Righteous" which is sort of how they ended up with that name haha. Look up the story. These guys were the kings of "Blue-eyed Soul" and were always on the radio way back when. Great voices, great songs, handsome and the tuxedos didn't hurt none either. Nice reaction. ❤☮🙏
I fell out of my chair when you said: "They really had our grannies panties". Funny! It may be true (definitely before my time) but the songs of Righteous Brothers are deeply romantic. Each soulful song is sung as if meant for a specific woman and is about the love, passion, and longing the men feel for that woman. (It’s why so many women respond to them). Everyone needs love and almost everyone wants romance. All normal men have these feelings; these songs are from an old-fashioned time when guys viewed romance as normal and understood they'd never find true love if they treated intimate relationships with women as transactional.
Thank you for recognizing LIVE versions of anything...song, comedy, theater etc. is soooo incredibly difficult to accomplish, and getting it to the level of perfection even more so- TY
It's what happens when you put two great voices and talent together with a masterfully written , arranged and orchestrated song. These guys were among my favorites in the mid/late sixties. I'm 74 and sang in a band for years, heard a lot of music and still am amazed at the Righteous Brothers music. Among the best in pop.
This was the most radio-played song of the 20th century! As The Righteous Brothers gained national popularity, a radio DJ (in Philadelphia, I think) named their unique style "blue-eyed soul." If the quality of this video was better, you might be able to identify one of their back-up singers as a very young Cher!
@Thomas Timlin you are correct, Cher was never a backup singer on the show. She did backup vocals on the studio recording, but she was never a backup singer on the show (Shindig).
I am 74 and we had the BEST music to date/ romance to. Get your hubby to learn the lyrics, turn the lights down play the song and dance while you hold each other tight and he whispers the lyrics softly and experience dating in the 60s and 70s. Have fun.
Ashley, you are so right when you say that we simply don't hear live music like this today. But we did back then. I've been watching a lot of videos where blacks react to blue-eyed soul, and the Righteous Brothers were the epitome of this genre of music. In all the videos I've watched with blacks responding to this song, there has never been one black women who has not responded outright to the line, "I'd get down on my knees for you." It's a line that shows respect, admiration, and love for the woman in question. White women might respond similarly, but black women seem to react to this lyric with such emotion and almost surprise. I'm just glad that all of you who post these response videos understand that "soul" comes in many forms, and the Righteous Brothers were the epitome of soul in their day. Thanks for this video. I loved it, and I loved your comments during the song. If I could make a suggestion, I would urge you to listen to singers like Michael McDonald and also Boz Scaggs, two other artists who epitomize blue-eyed soul.
I really do know that I was so lucky to be bought up in the 60-70s and you are so right, these boys sure are "Righteous" really enjoyed your reaction. I think the reason people pushed "Unchained Melody" more because it was probably their biggest hit, even though Bobby sang it on his own. Just raw "UNADULTERATED TALENT"...
Yes I agree, It is the romance thats missing in todays music. The Rightous Brothers really bring that romance blend of lyrics that rythem and passion you just dont see anymore.
Took their name after a member of the audience called out after hearing them sing. "That's righteous brother". So began an incredible sound from two singers with old equipment of the day singing live and no autotune. Blue eyed soul.
The brothers had soul. In my old Brooklyn neighborhood a bar that I, a white guy went into, that was all black had just one record by white singers.... This was it. Such days. Such times.
This is one of the top ten duets of all time - perfection - enough said. FTR, I am a retired, professional music critic, with 45+years experience. Note: a young Cher is singing back ground vocals here.
That’s blue eyed soul at its very finest. For some black artists from that era try Jackie Wilson sing “Lonely Teardrops “. Or Nancy Wilson singing “Girl it’s over” as she tells her best friend that the relationship she is in is over but she just doesn’t see the signs….I watch reaction videos often and you did an outstanding job.
Yes, they had us grannies sliding off our couches every week. Bill with his eyes the color of the Pacific Ocean and Bobby's like a freshly painted aqua swimming pool.....and those amazing voices. This was live on the weekly show called Shindig and they edited out all the girls screaming so people could hear their voices. There are a lot of Shindig performances on video with the show's own band, backup singers and dancers. They could both let it rip and were more known for their energetic R&B with plenty of humor thrown in. They stole the show and brought the house down every week. Glad you got to experience this unbeatable duo and shared it with others your age.
you have to have to hear bobby hatfield singing Summertime its like blue eye soul & gospel at the same tine. You will get to see Bobby's full range and he invents a couple of new notes
Glad to hear the younger folks liking the music I grew up with. I am a 66 year old white guy and just love to hear your take on it. You are a beautiful young lady and thank you for your reaction.
@Ashley Reacts Interesting fact, Bill Medley(tall, baritone) and Bobby Hatfield(blonde suprano) got their name when they first started doing clubs and were in an all black night club. There was a table full of Marines and when they got finished performing one of those Marines told them they were "Rightous" brothers because of their soulful sound, which later was dubbed as blue eyed soul. There was no auto tuning back then so what you hear is their actual voices. Bobby, the blonde guy, never had any formal training. Bobby learned how to sing all by himself. As many artist, like Elvis, did back then.
To Ashley, Keep Learning & Craving about Music 🎵🎶 Because You Have a Definite Gift 🎁🧧 for Explaining What You Hear. The RB are Just One of Hundred's of Very Talented People, that Wrote, Sang & Performed Such Great Music 🎵🎶 Back in the Day. I'M only 64 Myself but this Music is Timeless, & so is a lot More of it. From R&B, Easy Listening, Rock n Roll, Acid Rock, Mo Town, old Country, too the New, & New Wave 🌊💦 Environment's. IT's beyond Description. Have You Researched the Histories, of The Great DJs that would introduce this Music too the WORLD. Now Thier we're Some Way Out Swinging Cat's, Man O Man, could They Turn n Burn the Vinyl's. Back in the Day's. So Ashley Keep Researching this Great Nostalgia, You have a Thing For it Girl. Thank You. Wyoming, Robert, 🇨🇦🇺🇲🇨🇦🇺🇸👍🤔🤔👍🤳🤳🙏🙏🙏
What else can be said about them ? They were a great team and so popular with everyone. Got very heavy air play and every subsequent generation discovers their immense talent even today.
I love watching reactions to this song, especially by black people. Because it reinforces my belief that there is no difference between black and white. To think that a different pigment in our skin has caused so many problems is not only sad, but mind boggling. I just wish we could all get that loving feeling.
You're correct, they're not brothers. Someone was at their performance and when they were done he stood up and said that was righteous brother. They stuck with the name since they couldn't agree with a name on their own. True story.
Love your expressions on this one and Unchained Melody as you're feeling it. This song was highlighted in the first Top Gun movie from 1986 during the bar scene.
Soul & Inspiration (corrected...ty) is another beautiful song. Also...check out their song Rock & Roll Heaven. Done in the 70s so they're a little older. Pays tribute to just a few icons (singers) that had passed.
Ashley, when they were very first starting out they were performing under a different name. But one night while singing in a small club, and after one of their soulful songs, an audience member was so moved that he yelled out "RIGHTEOUS!!" From that point forward they were the Righteous Brothers. It's been a while and some of the details are not clear any more. But I am pretty sure this is how it went down. Love your show.
I grew up on this music and you are correct. It was so much better than what passes for music today. Back then there was no autotune or anything like that. They actually had talent and were great singers and musicians who didn't rely on sexual lyrics or showing off their asses to get attention.
Thank you Ashley for your reaction. It is a fact that Bobby Hatfield (on the left here with the high voice) and Bill Medley (with the deep voice) on the right were not actual brothers. They often related how they found their stage name. It seems that they were performing in a nightclub one evening and a group of black marines came in and some expressed surprise that they were white. One of the marines shouted up "you are righteous brothers", and that became their stage name from thence forward. It should also be noted that their albums were usually a mixture of duets and solo tracks, with Unchained Melody being Bobby's alone. Of course Bill also sang solos too. Bill is still with us, and I hear still singing, but sadly Bobby left us several years ago.
I'm a dude and even I wanted to run and jump into their love-deprived arms; The need in their voices when they sang this song is translated into sound soo well.
We grew up in the 60's and my brothers and sisters remember ALL these groups they were called "BLUE EYED SOUL" because we'd listen to them on the radio BUT when they appeared on Ed Sullivan Show or American Bandstand we saw that they were WHITE, blew black people's mind. Artist like Tina Marie, AWB, Wild Cherry appeared on Soul Train we as black people LOVED THEM!!!
Gonna love Summertime (Live 1965) sung by Bobby Hatfield. He's the blond Righteous Brother. It was never a #1 since it was only included on one of their albums. Check it out. Bobby can sing ANYTHING.
Ashley, you have become my favorite reactor since I first saw you a week ago. I appreciate how you feel the music and give us great responses, along with your beautiful smile. Thank you!
"You've Lost That Loving Feeling" was THE song of my senior year in high school. It was a great time to be young and tuned into the radio while driving in the car with friends. At that time, we didn't know THIS SONG was going to turn out to be the most played song on the radio--not for the year, not for the decade, but for the entire 20th century! Also, when we first heard them, it was on the radio. We didn't know what they looked like until we saw the album cover. Then maybe, months later, we might catch a TV appearance. If you had told me then that one day, I would have a device that would enable me to watch them perform anytime I wanted to, over and over again, I would have screamed!😂 I loved watching your reaction! Enjoy this gift of music; it connects the generations!
Baby girl 😂 like you called your boy harry the Mack attack (baby boy )😉 You haven’t even scratch the surface on the music from 50/60/70 🔥🔥 there is so much out there if you like Righteous Brothers you are in for a real musical festival 🎉❤ love your reactions! Listen to them all 🔥
Well said! Music in the '50s, '60s, and '70s was very special...and you will meet soooooo many great singers as you dig down into this treasure chest!!
I really loved your reaction to these guys. I grew up with them at the High School sock hop. I'm glad you found them ... keep looking... we had hundreds of great bands and songs.
You should do some Pentatonix or Voiceplay or Home Free...they are amazing live and recorded. Not many people in the last 30 years sound as good or better live as they do in the studio.
The first song - Unchained Melody - was filmed on a TV show called "The Andy Williams Show". You got the song part but there's a longer intro where his partner is there and he gives a bit of history on the name of the group right before the song starts. So just look up "Andy Williams Righteous Brothers" and it will get you the longer version with the intro talking.
Studied musicianship and artistry couldn't be faked back in the day. Today, most artists aren't learned musicians and many are more out for the payday than the love of the art. Take a lesson from that. Today's pop singers will be forgotten while music like this lasts forever. Whatever you do, do it because you love it.
The reason they sound so good live is because they had real talent
True!
What you're hearing is the original recording synced with the live performance.
Amen.
Not even. They frequently created and performed different arrangements of their songs and were always on the same page. They were live performers first and recording artists second.
@@eddo1983that’s what I thought
You are right that we don't hear music like this today. What is missing is the romance and beauty of beautiful lyrics sung simply. The artists did not look sloppy as it was important to look put together and elegant. The Motown artists all looked svelte as well. The talent spoke for itself.
Love the reaction by Ashley and how she recognized that there is no voice over, dubbed, or influence, and is straight out talent. They performed with their voices and charm, and it was great!
We do hear music like this today. It’s rare. Listen to Dimash.
If you like beautiful lyrics, coming from the heart, if you haven't listened to John denver you should. Annie's Song is amazing, but their are so any good ones.
@@jakerazmataz852 Loved John Denver's music. "Rocky Mountain High, Colorado" always makes me feel like I'm right there. 🎼
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Im 61 years old, born in 63 and my Mom agreed 100 percent with you Ashley, the ladies LOVED these guys. She said the first time she heard the "Baby baby, I'll get down on my knees for you" followed by "If you would only love me like you used to do, yeah" she thought she had gone to heaven. She also thought if you dont i will. These guys were all about talent, style and class.
I was born 9 months after this song was released.
60 years old european, there is something quite wonderful about watching young women of today reacting to "old" music the way previous generations did, maybe it is because it speaks to the heart.
At my tender age of 75, I was blessed to enjoy the best era's of REAL music '50's, '60's, '70's
They got the name when they were performing in a club near a military base, and a black marine called out “That was righteous, brothers”.
Yep! I heard the same story!! Absolutely brilliant!!! So they started calling themselves "The Righteous Brothers"!! The name stuck!!
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Real talent.
All the ladies melt when they hear "Baby, baby, you don't love me, like you used to do." There's not auto-tune or any other artificial crap in this recording, just talent.
It does not say that. It does say, “if you would only love me like you used to do.”
They got their name from the Black Marines at El Toro base. After a song or the performance they yelled out "That was righteous, Brothers!" The name stuck. They actually talked about this on the Andy Williams show performance of Unchained Melody that you reacted to. That part was cut from that version of the video. What a night that must have been for the audience! This is THE most requested song on the radio in the 20th century.
Exactly right about the name.
OMG, these are the guys that I listened to as teenager! They were awesome and handsome! We went crazy over their music. Those voices and lyrics melted us. Love, love, love them. I'm 74 yrs snd still pay their CD'S in my car. ❤️❤️❤️
I Agree with you 100%. I still have their 45 Records.♥
The songs never gir old 👌
I believe they did
You are absolutely right young lady. This was pure singing talent without all the auto-tune voice enhancements etc. of today. Many of the singers and groups had this kind of talent and I was fortunate to grow-up during this period. There was SO MUCH great music and its nice for young folks like yourself to experience this and even nicer that you appreciate it.
I am 27 years old I am into 60s i am into the beach boys and the righteous brothers the first time i heard this song was in top gun
One mind, one voice, two bodies. Perfect.
Thank you for helping to keep bobbies spirits alive. He'd be so proud to see how young people particulary black youth are enjoying his music 58 years later
Great reaction. When this was current in the day a buddy of mine and I as elementary school kids would sing this on the bus on the way home...yup back in the day. Great channel and thank you.
Women just love the part of this song when Bill Medley sings 'Baby, Baby, I'd get down on my knees for you' with that deep voice of his. We guys use to try and imitate that part of the song or go high like Bobby Hatfield when he sang 'If you would only love me like you used to do, yeah''. Great and powerful song and duo.
You mentioned more than once that they sound "Righteous" which is sort of how they ended up with that name haha. Look up the story. These guys were the kings of "Blue-eyed Soul" and were always on the radio way back when. Great voices, great songs, handsome and the tuxedos didn't hurt none either. Nice reaction. ❤☮🙏
I fell out of my chair when you said: "They really had our grannies panties". Funny! It may be true (definitely before my time) but the songs of Righteous Brothers are deeply romantic. Each soulful song is sung as if meant for a specific woman and is about the love, passion, and longing the men feel for that woman. (It’s why so many women respond to them). Everyone needs love and almost everyone wants romance. All normal men have these feelings; these songs are from an old-fashioned time when guys viewed romance as normal and understood they'd never find true love if they treated intimate relationships with women as transactional.
Yeah...i was like eww! Dont wanna think bout granny panties.... Sh!t im gettin old
Granny's were once fine young sexy things and most of us didn't wear panties. We were au natural. 😉
@T Bird. TMI
Welcome to blue eyed soul, by the legendary Righteous Brothers!
An they were 😮
Thank you for recognizing LIVE versions of anything...song, comedy, theater etc. is soooo incredibly difficult to accomplish, and getting it to the level of perfection even more so- TY
It's what happens when you put two great voices and talent together with a masterfully written , arranged and orchestrated song. These guys were among my favorites in the mid/late sixties. I'm 74 and sang in a band for years, heard a lot of music and still am amazed at the Righteous Brothers music. Among the best in pop.
It just feels pure. Their voice, the emotion, the entire performance. There's nothing extra and no gimmicks.
This was the most radio-played song of the 20th century! As The Righteous Brothers gained national popularity, a radio DJ (in Philadelphia, I think) named their unique style "blue-eyed soul." If the quality of this video was better, you might be able to identify one of their back-up singers as a very young Cher!
Cher may have been on the recording, but there's no evidence I know of she was in the "fake choir" on the TV show
@Thomas Timlin you are correct, Cher was never a backup singer on the show. She did backup vocals on the studio recording, but she was never a backup singer on the show (Shindig).
@@judyritts3775 Judy & Thomas - Thank you for correcting my misunderstanding!
I am 74 and we had the BEST music to date/ romance to.
Get your hubby to learn the lyrics, turn the lights down play the song and dance while you hold each other tight and he whispers the lyrics softly and experience dating in the 60s and 70s. Have fun.
Ashley, you are so right when you say that we simply don't hear live music like this today. But we did back then. I've been watching a lot of videos where blacks react to blue-eyed soul, and the Righteous Brothers were the epitome of this genre of music. In all the videos I've watched with blacks responding to this song, there has never been one black women who has not responded outright to the line, "I'd get down on my knees for you." It's a line that shows respect, admiration, and love for the woman in question. White women might respond similarly, but black women seem to react to this lyric with such emotion and almost surprise. I'm just glad that all of you who post these response videos understand that "soul" comes in many forms, and the Righteous Brothers were the epitome of soul in their day. Thanks for this video. I loved it, and I loved your comments during the song. If I could make a suggestion, I would urge you to listen to singers like Michael McDonald and also Boz Scaggs, two other artists who epitomize blue-eyed soul.
I really do know that I was so lucky to be bought up in the 60-70s and you are so right, these boys sure are "Righteous" really enjoyed your reaction. I think the reason people pushed "Unchained Melody" more because it was probably their biggest hit, even though Bobby sang it on his own. Just raw "UNADULTERATED TALENT"...
Yes I agree, It is the romance thats missing in todays music. The Rightous Brothers really bring that romance blend of lyrics that rythem and passion you just dont see anymore.
Took their name after a member of the audience called out after hearing them sing. "That's righteous brother". So began an incredible sound from two singers with old equipment of the day singing live and no autotune. Blue eyed soul.
Their voices together were just magical. Also known as The Blue Eyed Soul Brothers. Pure talent. Love your reaction!
One the great song all the time
Back when music told us a beautiful story 🙏🏻☮️❤️
Nobody today can match these two
Ahhhh the music of the 60’s and 70’s...there will never be tales like that again! The best Duo ever! 😎👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
this was the song that was played on the radio more than any other song in the 20th century.....
I believe it was their other hit " you lost that loving feeling "
There both great songs but unchained melody is is in another class by itself!
The brothers had soul. In my old Brooklyn neighborhood a bar that I, a white guy went into, that was all black had just one record by white singers.... This was it. Such days. Such times.
Next one from them is "You're my Soul and Inspiration ".
Girl I know!! So happy to see your reaction. 🔥🔥🔥
They were definitely one of a kind
That song moved your spirit, you just felt it; it was so good, they were so good, none compared !
This is one of the top ten duets of all time - perfection - enough said. FTR, I am a retired, professional music critic, with 45+years experience. Note: a young Cher is singing back ground vocals here.
That’s blue eyed soul at its very finest. For some black artists from that era try Jackie Wilson sing “Lonely Teardrops “. Or Nancy Wilson singing “Girl it’s over” as she tells her best friend that the relationship she is in is over but she just doesn’t see the signs….I watch reaction videos often and you did an outstanding job.
Blue eyed Soul!
And they are singing live. Yes.
Yes, they had us grannies sliding off our couches every week. Bill with his eyes the color of the Pacific Ocean and Bobby's like a freshly painted aqua swimming pool.....and those amazing voices. This was live on the weekly show called Shindig and they edited out all the girls screaming so people could hear their voices. There are a lot of Shindig performances on video with the show's own band, backup singers and dancers. They could both let it rip and were more known for their energetic R&B with plenty of humor thrown in. They stole the show and brought the house down every week. Glad you got to experience this unbeatable duo and shared it with others your age.
you are right this is live and not filtered does make it more special
They were, indeed, "righteous"! Thanks for your reaction.
you have to have to hear bobby hatfield singing Summertime its like blue eye soul & gospel at the same tine. You will get to see Bobby's full range and he invents a couple of new notes
The good the beautiful the true. God Bless
Glad to hear the younger folks liking the music I grew up with. I am a 66 year old white guy and just love to hear your take on it. You are a beautiful young lady and thank you for your reaction.
@Ashley Reacts
Interesting fact, Bill Medley(tall, baritone) and Bobby Hatfield(blonde suprano) got their name when they first started doing clubs and were in an all black night club. There was a table full of Marines and when they got finished performing one of those Marines told them they were "Rightous" brothers because of their soulful sound, which later was dubbed as blue eyed soul. There was no auto tuning back then so what you hear is their actual voices. Bobby, the blonde guy, never had any formal training. Bobby learned how to sing all by himself. As many artist, like Elvis, did back then.
They are fire! Love your reaction!
To Ashley, Keep Learning & Craving about Music 🎵🎶 Because You Have a Definite Gift 🎁🧧 for Explaining What You Hear. The RB are Just One of Hundred's of Very Talented People, that Wrote, Sang & Performed Such Great Music 🎵🎶 Back in the Day.
I'M only 64 Myself but this Music is Timeless, & so is a lot More of it. From R&B, Easy Listening, Rock n Roll, Acid Rock, Mo Town, old Country, too the New, & New Wave 🌊💦 Environment's. IT's beyond Description. Have You Researched the Histories, of The Great DJs that would introduce this Music too the WORLD. Now Thier we're Some Way Out Swinging Cat's, Man O Man, could They Turn n Burn the Vinyl's. Back in the Day's. So Ashley Keep Researching this Great Nostalgia, You have a Thing For it Girl. Thank You.
Wyoming, Robert, 🇨🇦🇺🇲🇨🇦🇺🇸👍🤔🤔👍🤳🤳🙏🙏🙏
One thing missing from a lot of today's music are the great melodies which are a hallmark of music of this era.
You are correct.No autotune or what ever singers rely on today to make them sound good today
What else can be said about them ? They were a great team and so popular with everyone. Got very heavy air play and every subsequent generation discovers their immense talent even today.
Real music I'm so glad a young lady like you enjoys vintage jam
I love watching reactions to this song, especially by black people. Because it reinforces my belief that there is no difference between black and white. To think that a different pigment in our skin has caused so many problems is not only sad, but mind boggling. I just wish we could all get that loving feeling.
No auto tunes. Pure sound.
Now you know why this was the most requested song on the radio in the 20th century
These guys were just great performers!
You're correct, they're not brothers. Someone was at their performance and when they were done he stood up and said that was righteous brother. They stuck with the name since they couldn't agree with a name on their own. True story.
Yeah the righteous Brothers are real I'm a big righteous Brothers fan
Love your expressions on this one and Unchained Melody as you're feeling it. This song was highlighted in the first Top Gun movie from 1986 during the bar scene.
Soul & Inspiration (corrected...ty) is another beautiful song. Also...check out their song Rock & Roll Heaven. Done in the 70s so they're a little older. Pays tribute to just a few icons (singers) that had passed.
"Soul and Inspiration".
Bring it on back.
What great voices, what beautiful songs! They were around when I was in late teens, early twenties and never stopped loving their music.
Just came across your channel Ashley. I love your spirit and personality! New sub also! Keep it up girl! Great smile too!👍
Ashley, when they were very first starting out they were performing under a different name. But one night while singing in a small club, and after one of their soulful songs, an audience member was so moved that he yelled out "RIGHTEOUS!!" From that point forward they were the Righteous Brothers. It's been a while and some of the details are not clear any more. But I am pretty sure this is how it went down. Love your show.
I grew up on this music and you are correct. It was so much better than what passes for music today. Back then there was no autotune or anything like that. They actually had talent and were great singers and musicians who didn't rely on sexual lyrics or showing off their asses to get attention.
Thank you Ashley for your reaction. It is a fact that Bobby Hatfield (on the left here with the high voice) and Bill Medley (with the deep voice) on the right were not actual brothers. They often related how they found their stage name. It seems that they were performing in a nightclub one evening and a group of black marines came in and some expressed surprise that they were white. One of the marines shouted up "you are righteous brothers", and that became their stage name from thence forward. It should also be noted that their albums were usually a mixture of duets and solo tracks, with Unchained Melody being Bobby's alone. Of course Bill also sang solos too. Bill is still with us, and I hear still singing, but sadly Bobby left us several years ago.
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I'm a dude and even I wanted to run and jump into their love-deprived arms; The need in their voices when they sang this song is translated into sound soo well.
We grew up in the 60's and my brothers and sisters remember ALL these groups they were called "BLUE EYED SOUL" because we'd listen to them on the radio BUT when they appeared on Ed Sullivan Show or American Bandstand we saw that they were WHITE, blew black people's mind. Artist like Tina Marie, AWB, Wild Cherry appeared on Soul Train we as black people LOVED THEM!!!
You were an artist back then because you had intrinsic talent. It was not a manufactured or commercialized talent like today.
Gonna love Summertime (Live 1965) sung by Bobby Hatfield. He's the blond Righteous Brother. It was never a #1 since it was only included on one of their albums. Check it out. Bobby can sing ANYTHING.
Thank you, young lady, your reaction made my day.
UNCHAINED MELODY ...
Ashley what a great reaction your heavenly and so is your soul good job.
Ashley, you have become my favorite reactor since I first saw you a week ago. I appreciate how you feel the music and give us great responses, along with your beautiful smile. Thank you!
Exactly! 60s thru '70s - songs were of love & emotions! Maybe why Adele is so popular now.
"You've Lost That Loving Feeling" was THE song of my senior year in high school. It was a great time to be young and tuned into the radio while driving in the car with friends. At that time, we didn't know THIS SONG was going to turn out to be the most played song on the radio--not for the year, not for the decade, but for the entire 20th century! Also, when we first heard them, it was on the radio. We didn't know what they looked like until we saw the album cover. Then maybe, months later, we might catch a TV appearance. If you had told me then that one day, I would have a device that would enable me to watch them perform anytime I wanted to, over and over again, I would have screamed!😂 I loved watching your reaction! Enjoy this gift of music; it connects the generations!
Still gives me goosebumps.
The music from the 60's and 70's are the best. Great lyrics, great arrangements with so many songs. The talent pool was exceptional.
No auto tune just real talent
"they had our grannys in a choke hold"🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Baby girl 😂 like you called your boy harry the Mack attack (baby boy )😉
You haven’t even scratch the surface on the music from 50/60/70 🔥🔥 there is so much out there if you like Righteous Brothers you are in for a real musical festival 🎉❤ love your reactions! Listen to them all 🔥
Well said! Music in the '50s, '60s, and '70s was very special...and you will meet soooooo many great singers as you dig down into this treasure chest!!
You can be on a diet (married) but you can still look at the menu.
Ashley, this another wonderful reaction. You do tickle me at times, and I love that. I played this song over and over as a young woman. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
They were such a Vibe Back then. I should know I've seen them in concert a Few Times.♥
I’m so glad you chose this version. There’s another where the higher-voiced singer leads, and I think this version is so much better.
It's nice to see you APPRECIATE good MUSIC!
wow, nice you are awesome
I really loved your reaction to these guys. I grew up with them at the High School sock hop. I'm glad you found them ... keep looking... we had hundreds of great bands and songs.
Your right, this is a lost art!❤❤❤
You should do some Pentatonix or Voiceplay or Home Free...they are amazing live and recorded. Not many people in the last 30 years sound as good or better live as they do in the studio.
The first song - Unchained Melody - was filmed on a TV show called "The Andy Williams Show". You got the song part but there's a longer intro where his partner is there and he gives a bit of history on the name of the group right before the song starts. So just look up "Andy Williams Righteous Brothers" and it will get you the longer version with the intro talking.
Studied musicianship and artistry couldn't be faked back in the day. Today, most artists aren't learned musicians and many are more out for the payday than the love of the art. Take a lesson from that.
Today's pop singers will be forgotten while music like this lasts forever. Whatever you do, do it because you love it.
Ashley that was a great reaction. I would love to see your reaction to their song called Soul and inspiration. I'm sure you will love it.
Artist back in the day has to work hard to sound like this. I don't think many artist work this hard today