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As others have mentioned: 1965. Live performance. No autotune, no sophisticated audio filters, no retakes or dubbing. Just pure, raw, disciplined talent. I wish we had music and singers like this today.
No one has sung this great ballad composed by Alex North and lyricist Hy Zaret's "Unchained Melody" (1955). Then the late great Counter Tenor Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brothers. On this night back in (1965) 58 years ago on the NBC Andy Williams Show. Bobby Hatfield gave an Epic performance many have called the greatest (Live) television performance ever! Brilliant! Great reaction to one of Rock & Rolls greatest Counter Tenors Bobby Hatfield.
OMG, the late Bobby Hatfield! I was 15 yrs old when I watched him sing this beautiful song on the Andy Williams show. Pure raw talent no auto tunes. You need to listen to more of their sings. They were awesome! RIP Bobby! We miss your beautiful voice. ❤❤❤❤
The two brothers were appearing together on the Andy Williams show from which this performance was taken. This was a solo spot for Bobby, that's all. They sang a number together later in the show.
On every album thet each did solo songs and Bill Melody was sitting to one side waiting while Bobby Hatfield was singing. His parents were in the crowd and his Mom was watching him for the first time on stage. Plus Bobby had just gotten over a cold before this hence the smile.
The duo called the Righteous Brothers comprised of Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley. This was performed live in 1965 on the Andy Williams Show. Nobody to date has ever managed to match Bobby Hatfield's level of singing.
3:05 "The other brother, is he just kinda chilling?". The "joke" Andy Williams was telling before the solo performance. He asked Bill Medley why he wasn't singing on this track, and he said he didn't think it would be a hit. Andy asks him what he does during Bobby's solo, Bill replies "Find a little corner and kick myself a lot". Andy replies "C'mon, I'll show you the corner I sit in when I hear Tony Bennet sing "San Francisco".
If you are able to go back beyond the beginning of what you've watched you will hear Bill Medley explain a lot to Andy Williams, whose show they were appearing on. Its very funny
A honied voice, warm and flowing gently, smoothly, effortlessly. Written in 1955 for a prison movie, titled "Unchained." This performance was a live television show; it has never been equaled despite the hundreds of times the melody has been covered.
This song was written for a movie that came out in the 1950s--about a man getting out of prison and hoping the girl he loves is still waiting for him. It's my song for my husband who was a soldier and we were parted 8 months while he was overseas in Germany. I lost him in 2020 and I cry every time I hear this song.
This song was done live on a 1965 tv show. The vocal was live, the band was live. Bobby was simply very capable of delivering a perfect vocal. This was a solo song for him, Bill Medley (the other Righteous Brother) is not on it. Another excellent Righteous Brothers song to react to is “Just Once In My Life”, a massive hit in 1965.
Live performance. No auto tunes. No second take. His parents were in the audience, and he had a cold. RIP Bobby Hatfield. He passed away in 2003. A few weeks after The Righteous Brothers were inducted into the Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame.
What I really like about this song is when he gets to the very end, and he knows, absolutely knows that he slayed it! And he gives that smile to let you know that he knows he did! 😉
Agree. Also later with the Blossoms singing background, Bill Medley solos on the Playboy After Dark TV show doing his song "Brown Eyed Woman". Lots of Shindig TV show b/w videos of the Righteous Brothers since they were regulars on that show from 1964-1966. That's where Bobby does his "Summertime" solo and both brothers sing "Little Latin Lupe Lu", "Your Are My Sunshine", "Bring It On Home To Me", etc..
Bobby nailed this song! His studio recorded version is different. But here he is live on national tv on one of the biggest, most watched shows of the time. He wanted to show is complete vocal range. No falsetto, he had a 5 octave range, and there was no auto tune back then. This is pure talent. You had to be able to sing! The recorded version of this song was used in the 1990's movie "Ghost" which gave the song a new audience and a second time on the Billboard charts. It is the most covered song ever with over 670 covers. The song originally came from a 1955 little known prison movie called "Unchained". There were 2 other recordings of this song before Bobby covered it and made it his own and a giant success.
Glad both of you real dug this and old school music. I'm listening to music over 60 years. Bobby Hatfield was one of the greatest singers ever, this song is one of the greatest ever, all good for me. He did a solo performance of Ebb Tide was terrific. When their a team they have more very good songs. Just once in my Life, Soul and Inspiration, Little Latin Lupe Lu and especially The Nightime is the Right Time with the Blossoms. Best success on yr channel
I would love to hear your reaction to Bobby Hatfield singing in "Summertime". It's truly amazing that the same person who sang "Unchained Melody" so beautifully could sing "Summertime" in a way I don't even know how to describe it. As I said, I'd love to see your reactions.
The other guy, "the skinny one," joked by Bob, has said himself, while Bob singing now, he "find a little corner to kick himself a lot" because he thought at first that this song will not be a hit.
Each of them always had solos on their albums, because their voices were so different. This one just turned into a hit, kind of accidentally. Absolutely live vocal, and the music was live as well. The studio version was used in Ghost 25 years later, and it charted all over again. In their live shows they would trade off solos in between their duo stuff.
These were the days of weekly 'entertainment' shows, like Andy Williams Show, where the top acts would perform their current hits. The Righteous Bros also did You're My Soul & My Heart's Inspiration. A great hit. Check it out, too.
An excellent review gentlemen - thanks. Microphones were a lot smaller back in the day because they weren't wireless - no batteries, transmitters and so on.
Hey guys, just wanna let you know they are not brothers they got that name the righteous Brothers down south they were performing somebody stood up in the audience and said that’s righteous Brothers so that’s how they got the name righteous Brothers but they are not blood related. Keep up the good work. Glad you like the music and God bless.
The musical arrangements on this song by the NBC studio orchestra of the Andy Williams Show (1965). Was off the charts magnificent. The Strings and Horn sections were so well in tune with the great Counter Tenor voice of the late great Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brothers. This rendition of the Alex North & Hy Zaret's (1955) collaboration of their song "Unchained Melody." Has gone down as the greatest (Live) television performance of all time. The host of the show Andy Williams said it best at the end... "Beautiful."
Love the way you feel Bobby’s voice is so good. You will be astonished by their performances. Bill , the other brother singing I wanna make love to you and Bobby’s Summertime ! Really ahead of their times, there is no more singers like them. Enjoy the 60s groovy 🎉
The other brother, Bill Medley, was sitting in a corner "kicking himself" because he didn't think this song would be a hit (his words🤣) Thanks for the video, it's so nice to see young folks appreciate this music, Bobby Hatfield had the voice of an angel! I hope you both are having a lovely day🤗
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What a dude lol wish id been back there lol...today's music just doesn't get there...Another great set of brothers id the Bee Gees sing too much heaven
First of all, I'm a twin too. FYI, this song was written for a prison movie hence "Unchained" Melody. Bobby Hatfield was 25 when he performed this and was sick with a terrible cold. He nailed and no one sings this song like he did. This was a solo performance on the Andy Williams show. Bill Medley was there but just not on this song.
the thing that i admire most in this performance apart from this amazing singers voice and range is he does it effortlessly , like seriously this is so easy for him ... pure talent
Great reaction, you two! My favorite song from the Righteous Brothers is "Rock 'n Roll Heaven". It's a wonderful tribute song. Although it's not as well known as some of their other hits, it's deserving of it's own respect! Reacting to that song would also make you relatively unique among reaction channels, as I've only seen a handful of reactions for that song. Blessings.
No autotune. Just pure talent. So enjoyed this reaction. For something really different of theirs, try "I Just Wanna Make Love To You." These men had soul.
It's cool that you're discovering classic songs like this 😊👍 hope you'd also get to listen to songs of the 70s & 80s as well. Songs i'm rediscovering lately are those by Simon & Garfunkel like Sound of Silence and Bridge Over Troubled Water 😊
The Righteous Brothers was blue-eyed soul at its finest. And Bobby could do vocal gymnastics that's not been replicated to this day.😏 Here's a British band from the 60's that was extremely popular. "The Animals - See See Rider (1967)" Eric Bourdon the singer has some stunning pipes as well.
They were the first concert I ever attended nearly 60 years ago. If you want to hear their raw talent listen to I Just Want To Make Love To You, Justine, Summertime, Little Latin Lupe Lu, You Will Never Walk Alone (from the Ed Sullivan show), What Did I Say (with Andy Williams), and any of the live performances from Shindig.❤ Then you will understand the term "blue-eyed soul".
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The greatest performance in history .
As others have mentioned: 1965. Live performance. No autotune, no sophisticated audio filters, no retakes or dubbing. Just pure, raw, disciplined talent. I wish we had music and singers like this today.
The beautiful and talented Bobby Hatfield with his soulful and always polished delivery. So happy they did solos. RIP Bobby you are missed.
Yes this was live! We lost bobby just before a concert 20 years ago! We miss him! Bill is still going and singing
No one has sung this great ballad composed by Alex North and lyricist Hy Zaret's "Unchained Melody" (1955). Then the late great Counter Tenor Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brothers. On this night back in (1965) 58 years ago on the NBC Andy Williams Show. Bobby Hatfield gave an Epic performance many have called the greatest (Live) television performance ever! Brilliant!
Great reaction to one of Rock & Rolls greatest Counter Tenors Bobby Hatfield.
Pure perfection!❤
I love it when the younger generation expands their music minds!...Here is one from my teen years "Ram Jam" Black Betty.
Among the greatest live performances of all time! A rare situation where the live version outshines the studio version!
Exactly! I find it hard to listen to the studio version anymore, because this live version is so much better.
OMG, the late Bobby Hatfield! I was 15 yrs old when I watched him sing this beautiful song on the Andy Williams show. Pure raw talent no auto tunes. You need to listen to more of their sings. They were awesome! RIP Bobby! We miss your beautiful voice. ❤❤❤❤
The two brothers were appearing together on the Andy Williams show from which this performance was taken. This was a solo spot for Bobby, that's all. They sang a number together later in the show.
Maybe the greatest live performance ever.
Love the oldies and especially this song.
Bobby Hatfield OWNS this song and Always Will
RIP Bobby
On every album thet each did solo songs and Bill Melody was sitting to one side waiting while Bobby Hatfield was singing. His parents were in the crowd and his Mom was watching him for the first time on stage. Plus Bobby had just gotten over a cold before this hence the smile.
Top shelf blue eyed soul.
That live performance was actually better than the studio recording.
If you have the full clip watch from the beginning. The intro by Andy Williams is amusing and explains why only Bobby is singing.
The duo called the Righteous Brothers comprised of Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley. This was performed live in 1965 on the Andy Williams Show. Nobody to date has ever managed to match Bobby Hatfield's level of singing.
We don’t see or hear perfection very offen, but bobby hatfield just showed us.❤❤
3:05 "The other brother, is he just kinda chilling?". The "joke" Andy Williams was telling before the solo performance. He asked Bill Medley why he wasn't singing on this track, and he said he didn't think it would be a hit. Andy asks him what he does during Bobby's solo, Bill replies "Find a little corner and kick myself a lot". Andy replies "C'mon, I'll show you the corner I sit in when I hear Tony Bennet sing "San Francisco".
So gifted the very best version my favorite! ❤❤loved them both
Amazing! Live, no Auto tune, just him and a Mic....Talent!!!
Bobby was the best! He is the only one that can sing this ! Masterpiece! Magnificent !
The other brother, Bill Medley sat in the audience while Bobby sang. He introduced Bobby, then took a seat
Live, no augmentation, just talent. Great reaction guys.
If you are able to go back beyond the beginning of what you've watched you will hear Bill Medley explain a lot to Andy Williams, whose show they were appearing on. Its very funny
What a phenomenal song! The vocals are smooth like butter, so soulful!
A honied voice, warm and flowing gently, smoothly, effortlessly. Written in 1955 for a prison movie, titled "Unchained." This performance was a live television show; it has never been equaled despite the hundreds of times the melody has been covered.
That evening Bobby Hatfield was suffering from a cold, plus his Mother was in the audience. No auto tune, no enhancements just pure talent.
Plus they gave him the wrong mic.
@@donausmus4281 I didn’t know about the wrong mic. This makes his performance that much more impressive. Thank you 🙏.
He and Steve Perry are both like that…pure, raw talent.
This song was written for a movie that came out in the 1950s--about a man getting out of prison and hoping the girl he loves is still waiting for him. It's my song for my husband who was a soldier and we were parted 8 months while he was overseas in Germany. I lost him in 2020 and I cry every time I hear this song.
❤❤❤you young ones,this is real music!!!!
This song was done live on a 1965 tv show. The vocal was live, the band was live. Bobby was simply very capable of delivering a perfect vocal. This was a solo song for him, Bill Medley (the other Righteous Brother) is not on it.
Another excellent Righteous Brothers song to react to is “Just Once In My Life”, a massive hit in 1965.
Ebb Tide is also another super song of theirs😊
Bill was on the studio recording singing background. He also played piano and produced the trac.
No Auto tune/Pro Tools. No mixing boards. No gimmicks. Just Bobby and his tiny microphone. This will always be Bobby Hatfield's song. RIP.
Live performance. No auto tunes. No second take. His parents were in the audience, and he had a cold. RIP Bobby Hatfield. He passed away in 2003. A few weeks after The Righteous Brothers were inducted into the Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame.
What I really like about this song is when he gets to the very end, and he knows, absolutely knows that he slayed it! And he gives that smile to let you know that he knows he did! 😉
This song was used in an iconic scene from the movie Ghost (1990) starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore.
He had a cold that night. Can you imagine? His is the rarest of voices, a countertenor.
You'll never walk alone from the Ed Sullivan Show really showcases the difference in their voices. Also Bobby doing Ebb Tide is really good too
Agree. Also later with the Blossoms singing background, Bill Medley solos on the Playboy After Dark TV show doing his song "Brown Eyed Woman". Lots of Shindig TV show b/w videos of the Righteous Brothers since they were regulars on that show from 1964-1966. That's where Bobby does his "Summertime" solo and both brothers sing "Little Latin Lupe Lu", "Your Are My Sunshine", "Bring It On Home To Me", etc..
rated as the thrid best male vocal performance in history.. so far.
I would love to see that list, see who the top 2 who beat him were?
Great reaction, love the T-shirt!
I love these twin brothers!
so great! and in a time without auto tune
Bobby nailed this song! His studio recorded version is different. But here he is live on national tv on one of the biggest, most watched shows of the time. He wanted to show is complete vocal range. No falsetto, he had a 5 octave range, and there was no auto tune back then. This is pure talent. You had to be able to sing!
The recorded version of this song was used in the 1990's movie "Ghost" which gave the song a new audience and a second time on the Billboard charts. It is the most covered song ever with over 670 covers. The song originally came from a 1955 little known prison movie called "Unchained". There were 2 other recordings of this song before Bobby covered it and made it his own and a giant success.
This song will always be relevant no matter what decade never gets old
Great reaction Twins.
They each did solos in their shows. This is Bobby's. Hundreds of people have recorded this song but it will forever by Bobby Hatfield's. RIP Bobby.
Glad both of you real dug this and old school music. I'm listening to music over 60 years. Bobby Hatfield was one of the greatest singers ever, this song is one of the greatest ever, all good for me. He did a solo performance of Ebb Tide was terrific. When their a team they have more very good songs. Just once in my Life, Soul and Inspiration, Little Latin Lupe Lu and especially The Nightime is the Right Time with the Blossoms. Best success on yr channel
Great to see young people discovering great music from the past. Check them out performing Soul and Inspiration. Amazing
I saw that on TV when I was sixteen.
The 1st time I heard this song was from the movie Ghost. Such a timeless classic.
It was live and his mom was in the audience!⁵
I would love to hear your reaction to Bobby Hatfield singing in "Summertime". It's truly amazing that the same person who sang "Unchained Melody" so beautifully could sing "Summertime" in a way I don't even know how to describe it. As I said, I'd love to see your reactions.
Play you are my soul and inspiration
The other guy, "the skinny one," joked by Bob, has said himself, while Bob singing now, he "find a little corner to kick himself a lot" because he thought at first that this song will not be a hit.
Bobby is only 24 years old here. Please react to another one of his solos "Summertime" it will blow your mind.
I was 22 when I they first sang this. I love the fact that the younger generation appreciates Bobby Hatfield as well!!
Soooooo good!
Each of them always had solos on their albums, because their voices were so different. This one just turned into a hit, kind of accidentally. Absolutely live vocal, and the music was live as well. The studio version was used in Ghost 25 years later, and it charted all over again. In their live shows they would trade off solos in between their duo stuff.
These were the days of weekly 'entertainment' shows, like Andy Williams Show, where the top acts would perform their current hits. The Righteous Bros also did You're My Soul & My Heart's Inspiration. A great hit. Check it out, too.
Yep, I saw it live on tv in 1965.
These were and still are my favorite artists. The Righteous Brothers didn't record a bad song. They were the best ❤
An excellent review gentlemen - thanks. Microphones were a lot smaller back in the day because they weren't wireless - no batteries, transmitters and so on.
פשוט מדהים.אהבתי מאוד❤❤❤ אהבתי את התגובה שלכם🤘🤘🤘👍👍👍🫶🫶🫶
This was a live song on the Andy Williams show. No auto tunes . Known as blue-eyed soul.
Hey guys, just wanna let you know they are not brothers they got that name the righteous Brothers down south they were performing somebody stood up in the audience and said that’s righteous Brothers so that’s how they got the name righteous Brothers but they are not blood related. Keep up the good work. Glad you like the music and God bless.
Live ! ….. and auto tune didn’t exist ! Just talent.
The musical arrangements on this song by the NBC studio orchestra of the Andy Williams Show (1965). Was off the charts magnificent. The Strings and Horn sections were so well in tune with the great Counter Tenor voice of the late great Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brothers. This rendition of the Alex North & Hy Zaret's (1955) collaboration of their song "Unchained Melody." Has gone down as the greatest (Live) television performance of all time. The host of the show Andy Williams said it best at the end... "Beautiful."
This song was in the movie "Ghost".
Lost that loving feeling was in the movie "Top Gun". but Tom Cruise sang it.
Bobby passed away, but my hope he is singing in heaven 😇
Love the way you feel Bobby’s voice is so good. You will be astonished by their performances. Bill , the other brother singing I wanna make love to you and Bobby’s Summertime ! Really ahead of their times, there is no more singers like them. Enjoy the 60s groovy 🎉
The greatest performance of all time 4:10
The other brother, Bill Medley, was sitting in a corner "kicking himself" because he didn't think this song would be a hit (his words🤣)
Thanks for the video, it's so nice to see young folks appreciate this music, Bobby Hatfield had the voice of an angel! I hope you both are having a lovely day🤗
Hi boys, Ren is breaking the internet at the moment, a UK artist and his song Hi Ren has hit over 10 million views up to now. He adapts to any genre of music. His band The Big Push are also amazing. Please check them out 😊
singers in the 60's and before sang on pitch because that was the way every one sang you learned that in grade school
What a dude lol wish id been back there lol...today's music just doesn't get there...Another great set of brothers id the Bee Gees sing too much heaven
Nice reaction!
Great! Thanks you two...Jesus loves you too.!!!! Im am so glad that we have met. Have a great day!
He, Bobby Hatfield, belongs in heaven...!
First of all, I'm a twin too. FYI, this song was written for a prison movie hence "Unchained" Melody. Bobby Hatfield was 25 when he performed this and was sick with a terrible cold. He nailed and no one sings this song like he did. This was a solo performance on the Andy Williams show. Bill Medley was there but just not on this song.
Classic!
Live performance back then there was no auto tune. He had perfect pitch.
Listen to older version where his voice is a little bit deeper so good
Jovenes con buen gusto x la música de los `65
This was on The Andy Williams Show...💛
Summertime sing by Bobby Hatfield is a must watch
the thing that i admire most in this performance apart from this amazing singers voice and range is he does it effortlessly , like seriously this is so easy for him ... pure talent
Listen to Home Free do their a cappella version of this. You’ll be mind blown!
good job guys.......
Love it!
Great reaction, you two! My favorite song from the Righteous Brothers is "Rock 'n Roll Heaven". It's a wonderful tribute song. Although it's not as well known as some of their other hits, it's deserving of it's own respect! Reacting to that song would also make you relatively unique among reaction channels, as I've only seen a handful of reactions for that song. Blessings.
So lovely to see your reactions, please do Bobbys Summertime.
No autotune. Just pure talent. So enjoyed this reaction. For something really different of theirs, try "I Just Wanna Make Love To You." These men had soul.
It's cool that you're discovering classic songs like this 😊👍 hope you'd also get to listen to songs of the 70s & 80s as well. Songs i'm rediscovering lately are those by Simon & Garfunkel like Sound of Silence and Bridge Over Troubled Water 😊
Blue eyed soul.
Beautiful Voice. !! Beautiful song !!!
The Righteous Brothers was blue-eyed soul at its finest. And Bobby could do vocal gymnastics that's not been replicated to this day.😏 Here's a British band from the 60's that was extremely popular. "The Animals - See See Rider (1967)" Eric Bourdon the singer has some stunning pipes as well.
This is the greatest live vocal performance by a male pop singer of all time. If not, who?
😍😍😍😍😍😍❣❣❣❣
Loved your reaction. Hope you will react to the official video of Kansas-doing Dust In the Wind. Amazing.
They were the first concert I ever attended nearly 60 years ago. If you want to hear their raw talent listen to I Just Want To Make Love To You, Justine, Summertime, Little Latin Lupe Lu, You Will Never Walk Alone (from the Ed Sullivan show), What Did I Say (with Andy Williams), and any of the live performances from Shindig.❤ Then you will understand the term "blue-eyed soul".
This is live and both do solo songs as well as together.