RAW REAL PURE TALENT!!

no auto tune or any other tricks Just pure talent

Not sure I heard you right, but did you just rate Bobby Hatfield pouring his heart and soul into every note of Unchained Melody as 'a solid 8' ? 🙃 For millions, this is The Ultimate performance- off the charts!! Certainly my favourite live performance ever! Breathtaking vocals - Authentic and Incomparable! Chills no matter how many tines I listen to this. RIP Bobby Hatfield 💦💖

Greatest live performance ever IMO. Bobby was 25 here, and died in Kalamazoo MI in 2003 at age 63.

you will love "You've Lost That Lovinf Feeling"..both sing in that song

That little smile was because his Mom was in the audience and he knew he made her proud

His mama in the audience. He's 25 and nervous.

Bobby had a four octave range. He suffered from stage fright which really would have been great as his mom was in the audience. This is live on the Andy Williams show. That sweet smile at the end and biting his bottom lip was a good sign that he knew that he'd *KILLED* it.

He owns this song! I was 15 yrs old when I heard him sing this song the Ed Sullivan show in 1965. RIP Bobby! ❤

This was a live performance on the Andy Williams show there were no do overs, auto-tone or gimmicks Just his God given voice. His performance was effortless, smooth and sheer perfection no one will ever compare to this performance. Bobby Hatfield owns this song no one else. Many artists before and after him have done this song but no one can compare.They are really good but Bobby is amazing. You have two listen two the two Righteous Bros together ❤️

This was live in 1965 on the Andy Williams Show, with his parents in the audience. This is what's known as Blue eyed soul.

I was 17 years old in 65 , I am now 73 . . . you are correct to say it was a long time ago. My era.

Bobby was 25 at the time of this performance. You said something about being nervous because of all the people around him. Bobby told the story later that he was nervous because his Mom was in the audience. That smile and little lip bite at the end show he knew he nailed it. This was on a tv variety show called The Andy Williams Show. You might like the video that takes place after this song. Bill Medley (the other "Brother") and Andy join Bobby on stage for an entertaining and funny version of What'd I Say. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ga1zn9lqrLG9naM.html

Sadly, Bobby did die around 2006 of a heart attack while getting ready to do a show. I think he was in his 50s. People had tried to sing this song but no one has ever come close to his voice and performance. He owned it.

It's a great song and most people have never heard this performance...which is by far the best...even better than his record/studio version.

The Artists and Bands that rose to fame from the early 1960's through the1970' were seasoned performers. Not in age but hours executing their craft. Bobby Hatfield is 1/2 of the Righteous Brothers duo. This Live TV performance was telecast in the early 1965. He wasn't quite 24.5 years old, By this point, with his partner Bill Medley the two had accumulated thousands and thousands of hours singing together. Whether it was Live shows, touring, rehearsing, recording singles and albums, or Live TV performances. The Righteous Brothers are Legends because they put in the dedicated, and not always glamorous. hard work. Todays Artists are at a disadvantage. Because these types of venues, in which to improve their craft, barely exist. Outstanding reaction J W. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Best of luck, RNB

Wings of pegasus youtube channel, lets everyone know how truly awesome Bobby Hatfield was singing this song ❤😊.

So effortlessly.

Another good song of theirs is "(You're My) Soul And Inspiration".

Bobby Hatfield was born August 10, 1940. He was 25 years old in this live performance.

Bobbie was 25 years old when he sang that song. He went to be with the Lord when he was 63. Bill medley is still alive in his 80s and singing in Las Vegas. Still with an alternate substitute for Bobby. Listen to Bobby’s, summertime, and bills, I just wanna make love to you, and both of them singing, you’ve lost that loving feeling, and you’ll never walk alone. You’ll love each of these as much as you do unchained Melody.

This song became number 1 twenty five years later because of Film Ghost. Bobby Hatfield owns this song even if he technically is covering the original. The quality of this video is off charts. I was 3 years old. He rocks the pink suit and his parents were in audience on Andy Williams show. I know this music cause of my parents. I listened to their music.

Bobby passed away at age 64 from a cocaine drug overdose. Not sure which year....2013 maybe? He was like 22 yrs old when he sang this song as a solo release. His partner bill medley is still alive today at approx 80 yrs old....and STILL PERFORMS!!!!! Bobby was so special is all I can say. He struggled with a real bad heart his last years....and the cocaine was just too much for his heart. Some say the cocaine was a lethal dose....others say his heart was failing anyway. He was found in his motel room right before he was scheduled to perform with bill.

Great reaction and you have a great taste in Football team

Live, one take, no Autotune, parents in the audience.

Yep his mum in audience and was nervous. Good reaction.

Legendary talent!

hi Jai, thank you for that great reaction , both guys sang with some of the greatest harmony, know in the business, check out their duets and solos , their 1964 song ' youve lost that lovin' feeling ' was voted the most heard and played song of the 20th century, a God given talent , both of them , ciao 4 now

A lot of people thought when they first heard this song that the singer was black....surprise☺️!

That microphone in 1965 was not carrying any microtune in it that Bobby Hatfield referring to the world that that's his song and he owns it nobody else

Live performance!

He was 26 when this was recorded; he died in 2003.

This is Bobby....Billy didn't record it with him because he didn't think it would be a hit....But he's sitting back stage ( kicking himself) That's where he said where he would be..

You are a good judge of quality.....Bobby was known as "Blue Eyed Soul". Thanks for your reaction.....loved it.

When Bobby Hatfield Sings that Song the Ladies Swoon

Check them out singing What'd I Say on the same program as this performance with the host Andy Williams.

You need to hear LOVING FEELING......and also Soul and Inspiration!!!!

This was at a time when the world was so much different....VietNam war...so many young men never came back.

C HELLO JAI, CAN YOU BELIEVE A PERFORMANCE LIKE THIS FROM BOBBY HATFIELD (25 YRS) BACK IN 1965. THIS IS WHAT WE NOW CALL "X-FACTOR PLUS". HE SUNG LIKE AN ANGEL. BOBBY SUNG THIS AS A SOLO AS BILL (HIS PARTNER) WAS A BARITONE AND BOBBY HAD A GREATER VOCAL RANGE AS A CONTERTENOR BOBBY SUNG THIS SONG SO SMOOTHLY, SWEETLY, SOFTLY, SENSUALLY & WITH SOUL GRIPPING PASSION THAT WAS SO PURE, CLEAN, CLASSY, ELEGANT & POWERFULLY B E A U T I F U L I HAVE HEARD MANY VERSIONS OF THIS SONG INCL ELVIS, NIEL DIAMOND, ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK, BUT BOBBY SUNG IT THE BEST - PERIOD. HE TRULY OWNS THIS PARTICULAR SONG I HAVE SEEN MANY GIRL REACTORS AND MOST WERE SO EMOTIONAL OR TEARY OR SPEECHLESS OR OVERWHELMED OR SIMPLY "fell in love" WITH BOBBY AND HIS PERFORMANCE.

Solo.... Song is a solo song.... He died some 17 yrs ago.. He also owned that song, nobody else could do it...

Love the background bro

He was 22 at that time. He died at 64 in 2003

If this song is old as hell I'm older than hell. Great job JW.

Okay, that's enough about talkin about how long ago.....lol

It would be nice to comment at the end. Just let us see your facial expressions til the end.

The incredible voice and talent of Bobby Hatfield :) The duo consisted of Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley. They were not actually related. Bobby Hatfield had since passed away. Bill Medley is still alive.

Bobby Hatfield and his partner Bill Medley usually each did a solo on albums...Bobby won the coin toss for Unchained Melody...both wanted it. Bobby died awhile back...Bill Medley still tours...with a new partner.

They are a dual but it was decided by them that Bobby Hatfield would do this as a solo,he was one of those rare tenors called a countertenor and a 4 octave vocal range he was completely at ease hitting those high soprano notes,it was all natural talent nothing fake,this was only one of 2 solos he did you might like to hear him sing one of his big hits called Ebb Tide,its a vocal video only but you can find it on KZfaq,plus he and partner Bill Medley were great together.

An eight? That’s a hard ten!

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Love it! "He's snappin'!" Guess that's one way of saying "he's in a zone!" Here's another word applicable to this rendition: LEGATO, Italian, meaning smooth, musical notes sung without gaps between them.

Omg! Just play the song!

Say snappin just one more time

You commented on what is arguably the greatest live performance of a song of all time and gave it a "solid 8"? You gotta be kidding. You don't deserve to even listen to this kind of music. I gave it a thumbs up because of the performance, not because of your reaction. I wont waste time subscribing.

When Bobby bites his lip at the end knowing he NAILED it! His parents were in the audience too! Bobby hated the brightly coloured suits until his manager said he’d get laid every night! Lol! This was featured in the movie Ghost... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g85xeJadtsWqeJs.html The same clip, but with singer Andy Williams asking why it was a solo! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fMCKpMlkpryuknk.html A bit more of that same show... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ga1zn9lqrLG9naM.html

After about the fourth pause I just lost it and gave up, no need to interrupt the video that many times just to say how great it is, we all know how great it is and you should listen straight thru to find out too!

But was he snappin??? Great react bro.. Peace....

I'd like too hear your reaction to the Righteous Bros. "I Just Wanna Make Love To You".. One of their early recordings and perhaps shows their range of talent more then any of their recordings... Check it out!

Bobby Hatfield is Smooth

You should hear them sing " I just want to make love to you" AWESOME

The Righteous Brothers did a great collaboration with an all black female group called The Blossoms. True blue eyed soul.

Um....solid 11 bro

Solid 8, are you out of your mind? That song is a ten all day long! Good reaction! Not great only about an 8! Ha!Ha!Ha! Yeah, I'm old(er), I don't do initials!

Listen to Etta James, I got a Sunday Kinda Love

This is Bobby Hatfield. There is another member, he's just not in this song.

I believe he died 2003

25

if he is a B, who are you comparing him to?

Agree with your assessment of Bobby's talent an performance. But, in future, try not to interrupt the artist so much.

It's a solo on this one....normally it's two guysj

HttR

Sorry 1st time and last time watching you enjoy the music stop pausing it

And what the hell does snapping mean

Gee I wish you could speak English

Stop with the fuckin pausing!!!!!

You talk too much.

You don't learn anything while you're talking...stop pausing...listen to real talent...then comment...listening to wannabe know nothing critics is why you will not be on my reactors list...

Good reaction. I give an 8. Bobby Hatfield: KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) - Righteous Brothers singer Bobby Hatfield's death in November was caused by cocaine and not just heart failure, according to the official autopsy report. Dr. Richard Tooker, chief medical examiner for Kalamazoo County, told the Kalamazoo Gazette in Tuesday's editions that Hatfield's death was triggered by acute cocaine intoxication. Hatfield, 63, died Nov. 5 just hours before a Righteous Brothers concert. He and his partner, Bill Medley, had hits like Unchained Melody, and You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling. "This is a shock to me," Medley told The Orange County (Calif.) Register from his Newport Beach, Calif., home. "I never saw him (use cocaine). I knew absolutely nothing about it. If I had known, I would have said something to him." An initial autopsy found Hatfield had advanced coronary disease. A heart attack due to the disease was listed on Hatfield's death certificate. However, Tooker said a final cause of death was not determined until after toxicology reports were completed. The death certificate will be changed to reflect cocaine as the cause of death, he said. Tooker's office received the report of cocaine intoxication on Dec. 24, but he asked for the information to be released after the holidays out of respect to Hatfield's family. Messages left Tuesday with Tooker and the William Morris Agency, which represents the Righteous Brothers, were not returned.