SUCH A VALUABLE SONG🖤

No auto-tune, no effects, live, one take! Such talent! ❤

No one will ever sing this any better than Bobby Hatfield did. Rest in peace sir. ❤❤❤❤

Young people like YOU are so important to keeping this great music alive. Thank you, young man.

20 years before auto-tune was invented, you had to be able to sing, live, or you might as well go sing in your shower. He was getting over a head cold, his mum was there, this was live on telly, the musos were next door. This also resonated with soldiers overseas at the time. The original song was about a prisoner, time was flowing by and he was hoping his woman was waiting for him. Soldiers toldteir girls, listen to Bobby Hatfield, he's saying what I feel.

Amazing ... considered best live solo performance ever!! Countertenor .. his range is crazy!! No auto tune, no re-takes, no gimmicks ... pure God given talent ... We lost him to soon

The song was originally written for the movie "Unchained" (1955). In the film, the principal character was in prison awaiting the end of his term when he could be release. But his longing to be with his woman was so strong, he battled within over whether to attempt to break out of prison to try to be with her. That's what the song is about. The longing for a love lost to the distance between them.

May I will be 94 in May. I have been a Hard Rock fan since 1966, BLUE CHEER, tune Summer Time Blues. "UNCHAINED MELODY". Best tune, the clearest voice ever, and a stunning ending.

Blue eyed Soul. ❤️

This performance always makes me weep, it is so moving. This live on TV version is actually better than the version recorded in the studio which doesn't have the climactic ending. Look how relaxed his muscles and jaw are throughout. Effortless talent.

Nice to see a young 'un' appreciate great vocals. No autotune, just raw talent 🙂✌️

You just listened to one (the) most beautiful live performances ever! Bobby Hatfield owns this song, he had a spectacular counter tenor voice, control, and fine vibrato. You need to listen to the two of them as well as more of Bobby’s solos.

We loved and respected the Righteous Brothers back in the day. Every one of their records were spectacular. Now you must hear Bill Medley’s soulful bass- baritone in such songs as You’ve Lost that Loving Feeling, Soul and Inspiration, Brown Eyed Woman, and Night Time is the Right Time, to name a few, Bill is still performing today! Bobby passed away in 2003. Such great voices!

I love and appreciate your reaction. Grew up with these guys music. I’m 73 yrs and I still get chills running through my body. They were great and when they first hit the radio, we as blacks had already labeled them as black artist, but it didn’t matter when it was revealed they were white. These guys had soul, and we called Bobby, the blue eyed soul brother!

They both knock it out of the park with "You've Lost That Loving Feeling"!!!

They aren't blood brothers and their names are Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley. This song was originally written for a movie in 1955, 10 years before this performance. It was a little known prison movie titled "Unchained" and the song is about the prisoner hoping his love would wait for him. The lyrics, "time goes by so slowly" are definitely a reference to serving time. The movie wasn't well known and other singers tried the song but no one could make it popular until Bobby Hatfield made it forever his. No one else comes close to his version.

One of the most beautiful songs ever produced.

Now to hear both of them listen to "Your Lost that Loving Feeling". They were phenomenal when they sang together or individually. They had so many massive hits! Enjoy❤ ❤❤Love Me Some Righteous Brothers

This is sung by Bobby Hatfield (Tenor) and it is truly a AMAZING live performance. You need to react to one of his duets, with his partner, Bill Medley (Bass) …together they are magic.

❤❤❤ classic song

The live orchestra killed it too! Can't fake talent!

Thanks for this, Dreezy! Bobby (Hatfield) was amazing.. LIVE.. no "autotune"... he may look like a Ken doll, but his voice was pure.. no straining or screaming... just fantastic ability and breath control... Also, apparently he was nervous for this b/c his MOM was in the audience... I'm sure she was proud!... appreciate your reaction...

M.d. in 1965. This came out & my boyfriend bought the album for me. 1966. We got married, I was 16. He was 19. Still married. Our song forever. 💔💔💔💔

It's good to hear a young person who appreciates real music and talent. That was Bobby Hatfield singing

What a timeless, Masterpiece 💕💕😎☮️

Bobby Hatfield has the most acclaim and popular version of this song, and get this, he was a little under the weather and nervous because his parents were sitting in the audience. Check out the origin and history of this classic song to hear some of the 1,500 versions of this song. Has been sung by Elvis, his good friend Roy Hamilton, Al Hibler, Home Free, Voice Play, Kenny Rodgers, LeAnn Rimes, Sam Cooke, the Manhattan Transfer just to name a few.

It is and will test the hands of time... You're correct about songs like these.. Few and far between... once in a while a great song comes along . But this one, Mama it hits very hard. Everyone can relate to thus song and that's why it is STILL so popular Great reaction video.

Bobby Hatfield and Bill Melody decades before auto tune, live TV so one time live and Bobby sang perfectly every note. Amazing

The incredible vocals of the late great Counter Tenor Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brothers. Performed (59) years ago back in 1965 on the Andy Williams Show. This (live) performance by the NBC Studio Orchestra and the singing of Bobby Hatfield. Has been considered by many as the greatest live performance ever in the history of television. The arrangement by the NBC Studio Orchestra of the Andy Williams Show. Of music composers Alex North who wrote the music for Unchained Melody back in 1955 for the prison movie "Unchained." Is the version every orchestra and band has used ever since. Add one of Rock & Rolls greatest Counter Tenors in Bobby Hatfield. And you get an instant classic that will live forever. Great reaction to the most likely reacted to song ever on You Tube.

One of the greatest live performances of all time!

Bobby Hatfield was one of the greatest singers ever this song is one of the best in music history. He did an incredible job doing Ebb Tide. When he teams up with Bill Medley they belt out such great songs as You lost that Loving Feeling, Soul and Inspiration, For Once in my Life and more. Best of success on yr channel

Great reaction! Very thoughtful and intelligent.

This song was done during the Vietnam War and a lot of young men were in Nam. My two younger brothers were in that war. One on the ground in Nam and one on an aircraft carrier off the shores of Nam. Bobby Hatfield is singing this song. He passed away about 20 years ago. Pure talent.

This is a cover song that was released in 1955 for the prison movie Unchained. The Righteous Brothers made it famous. This song has been covered over 1500 times in multiple languages. This is Bobby Hatfield, the baritone is Bill Medley. If you want to hear Bill sing, check out, You Lost That Loving Feeling. They agreed that each would have a solo on their albums.

They were called Blue Eyed Soul and loved by every colour woman. I grew up to this. This was recorded over 670 times world wide including Elvis. No one can touch Bobby’s version or hit those notes at the end with just a little microphone. Bill is the deeper voice and really great. Listen to them singing I’ll Never Walk Alone or You’ve lost that Loving Feeling together. The music is timeless and use in movies like Ghost. We have one just them in Australia. He had number one albums in 5 decades. Thank you.

Bobby Hatfield is the one singing, Bill Meldly is the taller one. When I was younger, THIS was the song that would get you la!d. Another great song of theirs is "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling".

The Righteous Brothers were a big part of what was called Blue Eyed Soul and all of their music is worth a listen, even their cover of greats like Summertime, and At Last!

Old guy here. I agree with your analysis of the metaphor about love. Songs from the 50-60s, my young days, were more about the longing, loneliness, breaking up and renewal. Men can still be a man and show tenderness and love.

It helps to remember that at the time this music came out, young men were being drafted to fight in the Vietnam war. This song represents the loneliness and anguish of parting, and the uncertainty of ever coming home--or of coming home to find the one loved has "moved on" and found someone else.

One of the most beautiful songs ever and Bobby's singing was perfect!

I was a young teen listening to this music, I STILL LOVE IT!!

Thanks so much for playing this song. So beautiful 😍. Just made the rest of my day.

This is a beautiful love song!

One of my first favorite songs as a kid. Thank you for your thoughtful reactions MD 😊

I hope you keep going with your discovery of the Righteous Brothers. Their live performances were amazing, their vocal capabilities individually were phenomenal, and their voices together were incomparable. Some of their songs will knock you out of your socks when they let it rip; they will have you dancing and sometimes laughing when you see the old black & white videos live from the weekly Shindig Show. They are among the greatest all around entertainers. I'm really happy that you younger folks appreciate their talents and are keeping their legacy alive. Great reaction so thank you!

This song and version is by far the most phenomenal thing I've ever heard in my life.

Unchained Melody: Bobby Hatfield live performance. The Andy Williams Show- Episode #4.5 Episode aired: Monday, Oct 25, 1965: Robert Lee Hatfield (August 10, 1940 - November 5, 2003) Bobby Hatfield, who had a higher countertenor voice to Bill Medley’s, William Thomas Medley (born September 19, 1940) baritone, sang lead on this track. It was his idea to record it, since Medley and Hatfield were each allowed to choose a song to sing as a solo vocalist on their albums. As Medley tells it, Hatfield knew the song well, and was a big fan of the Roy Hamilton and Al Hibbler versions of the song. *In Nov. 2003 Hatfield died of a heart attack at age 63. The Righteous Brothers version was a huge hit, but it was recorded with far more modest expectations. Phil Spector considered it album filler and released it as a B-side. The single had "Unchained Melody," with no producer credit on the label, as the flip to Gerry Goffin and Carole King's "Hung on You," but many DJs preferred "Unchained Melody" and played that one instead. This infuriated Spector, who subsequently left no doubt (actually calling DJs telling them to play “Hung On You” not “Unchained Melody “)as to which side of a Philles single was the A-side. * The famous climax of this song where Bobby Hatfield sings the high "I need your love" line wasn't how the song was written. In an interview with Bill Medley, he explained that Hatfield did two takes of the song, then left. He would often reconsider his performance and come back later to change it, and that's what he did on this track, returning to ask Medley if he could make an edit. This was no easy task, since with a maximum of four tracks to work with, you had to record over part of the original take, but Medley accommodated and Hatfield delivered that soaring vocal line. Said Medley: "I punched that in and before he left he said, 'No, I can do it better. ’And I said, 'No, you can't.' [Laughs] And I think it's a big part of that song." * This was released on Philles Records, Phil Spector's label. Spector, known for his "Wall Of Sound" technique, did not produce this - Bill Medley did. In a 2007 statement to the Forgotten Hits newsletter, Medley said: "You have to remember that I was producing our stuff before Phil Spector... I mean I produced 'Little Latin Lupe Lu,' 'My Babe' and all that stuff. Then when we went with Phil, Phil asked me if I would produce the albums because it was too time consuming for him to produce the entire albums. So he was going to do the singles and I would do the album. And so that's how that happened and that's how I produced 'Unchained Melody,' which Phil Spector apparently now takes credit for. He can have the credit. And I'm not a producer. I know how to produce. But it's obviously not a Spector production. 'Unchained Melody' was never intended to be the single... it was produced to be on the album. It was put on the B side of a Phil Spector single 'Hung On You' and the minute it was released 'Unchained Melody' just went through the roof." Hatfield’s rendition of “Unchained Melody” although not the original, is the ‘gold standard’. Also: Bobby Hatfield live performance of “Unchained Melody “ on the TV show “Shindig” kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rq95qbuK1JutfqM.htmlsi=OmBVdie7xz-GPuIh

Excellent video, thanks for letting it play. Your comments are to the point 👍. The song first appeared in a 1955 movie. A Black inmate longs for his release, he dreams to reunite with his gal… He pines: « Woah, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch » He despairs: « A long, lonely time And time goes by so slowly And time can do so much« He fears: « Are you still mine ?» He fantasizes and yearns in his dreams: « Lonely rivers flow To the sea, to the sea To the open arms of the sea, yeah Lonely rivers sigh "Wait for me, wait for me" I'll be coming home, wait for me » He tells her how much he needs her to love him back. « I need your love I need your love God speed your love to me« The song was nominated for an Oscar (15 nominations for its composer, Alex North). In 1955 three different versions appeared on the Top 10 Charts. It was adapted countless times and interpreted by Elvis Presley, U2, the Platters and just about everybody else…

The Righteous Brothers are Icons! This song is so beautiful! This is pure raw talent! This song is based on a movie from 1955 called Unchained. It is on KZfaq. Give it a watch. Love your reaction!♥

I really appreciate your take on this song. You’re a young guy with a very mature opinion. I fully agree with you.

MAGNIFICENT!!!❤

Listen to both 'brothers' singing You'll Never Walk Alone! Bill Medley adds an incredible baritone voice to the mix!

Thank you for recognizing this music for all that it was…unadulterated pure talent. Blessed to have grown up with this music!

I think that there are still some very good singers out there. The 15 year old dutch singer Emma Kok deeply touched my heart with her beautiful voice and her performance. You should give her a chance. Her performance of the song "Voilà" with André Rieu's orchestra last year in Maastricht was one of the best performances I have ever seen. I recommend the official video.

keep up your journey thru the old stuff.... there's so much to find

This song will always remind me of the Vietnam War Era and writing letters to my then-boyfriend who did two tours of duty over there.

Look at Home Free, Pentatonix, and Voiceplay -- pure talent there!

Makes me cry every time.

Thank you for that reaction. Your honest response ❤

This is Bobby Hatfield. This was during the 🇻🇳 Vietnam war. Americans were drafted to fight. You had to go. Many men want to come home. Many did not get to come home. My brother went he received 2 purple harts. From being shot. Very glad he made it home. My boy friend was sent to Okinawa Japan. The 1950&60 was bad.

1990 saw them live. Before they sang this song he joked about squeezing his groin to help him hit that high note. Great show.

Awesome reaction brother wow!

Nice reaction.

I loved your reaction!

Together they do really great songs too. Check out. "You've Lost That Loving Feeling." "I Just Wanna Make Love to You." Also, listen to Bobby do "Summertime." Beautiful voices on both these guys. Some of the best R&B you'll ever hear. Also check them out singing with the girl group "the Blossoms."

Great appreciation and reaction young fulla.

Now you must watch them both sing!

much love. I like that you ACTUALLY listen to the song. it's one thing to appreciate it, bc who doesnt... but to appreciate it and analyze it is another thing. liked n subbed. keep up the great content young buck.

You should hear "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" with both of them

He makes a difficult song look effortless.

What you’re not getting about the meaning is that he’s in prison, serving out his time and wondering if his girl is still waiting for him when he gets out. “Time goes by so slowly, and time can do so much. Are you still mine?” It’s heartbreaking and beautiful.

Talent was required in those days and these 2 men had it

He was the best!

Bobby Hatfield had a very rare voice called a countertenor. He had a 4.5 to 5 octave range and it's equivalent to a high soprano.

Just found your page. What a sensitive insightful young man you are with depth of feeling. You will go far in life and do Wonderful things, so much ahead for you to look forward to. God has a special plan for you. You obviously have Amazing parents. Blessings Always!

God Bless you my brother

I close my eyes too

And Live!

Some of their other hit songs: You've Lost That Loving Feeling and Soul and Inspiration (my personal favorite) and Little Latin Lupe Lu (which I mentioned in another comment)

Bobby Hatfield was a natural born counter tenor which are born one to a generation. The current generation is blessed with Mitch Grasse of Pentatonix.

His partners voice is great too. Bill's still alive but Bobby passed at the beginning of the 2000's.

Great reaction.

No falsetto with Bobby, just a huge range, counter tenor. Check out his vocal acrobatics in his solo of Summertime, it’s way off the charts. So Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley are the duo. Great reaction!

Their songs were so good that a lot of movies use them unchained Melody is famous in the movie Ghost and You've Lost That Loving feeling is in the first Top gun movie and Bill sings the song time of my life with some female singer I can't remember her name, in the movie dirty dancing

If you want to hear the other Brothers voice listen to "You've Lost That Lovin Feelin" you'll be amazed! If your'e interested in hearing Andy Williams (the guy in the middle introducing them) Then listen to "Moon River" and "Mona Lisa" by Andy Williams. Phenomenal voice. Also, Johnny Mathis "Chances Are" candy for the ears.

Enjoy youngster! 😁

A black & white live version of their “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling” can be found on KZfaq. Bill Medley takes lead with Bobby Hatfield falsetto. It’s a treat.

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Had sixty years listening to music and come to the conclusion Bobby Hatfield is in a league all his own.

Back when talent was needed to succeed.

He had to nail it because his mom was in the audience.

Thanks!

You've got it 🙂

In 1955, it was the theme song for a prison movie, "Unchained"

This song is about a prisoner singing about his lady love and hoping that she has been faithful and will be there for him when he comes back home. I truly think this is the best live performance of a song I have ever heard. It’s better than the studio version!

To understand the lyrics you need to know this song was written for a low budget prison movie in 1955 called “unchained”.

If this don’t hit the pulse you already dead. Souls.

I’m 57 and this is “old” to me, but it’s just beautiful.. the talent is remarkable

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If you want to hear them together try "You Lost That Loving Feeling" , " Soul And Insperation" of the 60s or Rock 'N';Roll Heaven from the 70s. And it is Bill Melody (Deep Voice) and Bobby Hatfield whom you just heard. ❤😮