Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody (REACTION) with my wife

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@carolespinoza8469 Ай бұрын

In 1965 my boyfriend bought me this album. I was15. In 1966 we got married. I was16 he was 19. This has been my song ever since. Still married im 74. Hes 77. 💕

@edprzydatek8398 Ай бұрын

Wow. Who'd have thunk it? Congratulations.

@jefferyshute6641 Ай бұрын

Thank you, for sharing your beautiful story.

@paulr.3220 Ай бұрын

Wow! We were a few years older when we got married. Going on 50 years in October for my wife and I.

@kevingouldrup9265 Ай бұрын

God bless you!

@joestuph Ай бұрын

Wow! What an awesome coincidence. My wife and I got married in 1966. She was sixteen. I was nineteen. We're still married. She's 74, I'm 77. But I didn't buy her this album. I'm sure in both of our cases nobody expected it to last. Many versions of this song, but none come close to this one.

@markmurphy558 Ай бұрын

Many people have covered this song, but this guy OWNS this song.

@paulr.3220 Ай бұрын

You beat me to the exact same words.

@Jude_196 Ай бұрын

FACTS!!!

@Jems14 Ай бұрын

This a cover too....Original is from 1955. Song was written for a movie called - unchained ( prison related movie ) ....hence the song got it's name unchained melody...and now the lyrics make more sense given the context that this song is sung by the hero from prison....lyrics written by a man and music composed by another man...then Todd Duncan was the official one to sing it in the movie....Al Hibbler made the first famous version of this song...and then righteous brothers blew it out the park.

@paulr.3220 Ай бұрын

@@Jems14 well, thank you. I don't mind being schooled.

@Jems14 Ай бұрын

@@paulr.3220 not at all...just sharing of information 😄

@cindybaum37 Ай бұрын

This song is his. Live on national TV. No auto tune, no special effects. Just pure talent! RIP Bobby Hatfield.

@jamesferris4573 Ай бұрын

No matter how many people cover this song, Bobby Hatfield's version is far superior to all the rest. Your reaction was perfectly normal. This song, the artist, and the manner in which he performed the song expressed more emotion and feelings in a pure way with lost talent.

@ruthcrawford3015 Ай бұрын

Bobby was 25 yrs old when he performed this song LIVE, with no modern enhancements. His Mother was in the audence. This performance is one , if not most played video globally. It's considered the most perfect live performance ever. This song was on the radio all the time, during the Vietnam era, while lovers were waiting for their love to return safely from war, and Soldiers yearned to see their promised girl again...and so this song was also a very popular song at weddings! It is timeless!! So beautiful, I hope Bobby , now passed away, can see your reaction, from wherever he is now. What a perfect reaction to a perfect song, and perfect performance!

@liftme225 Ай бұрын

Well summarized. Thank you.

@charlesmarkley220 Ай бұрын

One of the greatest vocal performances ever.

@matthewhudson5685 Ай бұрын

Except for Pavarotti's Nessun dorma, or Freddy doing his final show, nothing can compare.

@tahliasgoddaddy Ай бұрын

Amazingly enough, Bobby had a bad cold at this performance and still gave a stellar performance.

@joedavis2932 Ай бұрын

The gentle interaction between you two makes me smile . I admire his kind disposition.

@melissacaddell2604 Ай бұрын

Bobby Hatfield is untouchable. So much talent in that handsome face.

@metalcubana3004 Ай бұрын

💯

@flippinpages6550 Ай бұрын

Women fall in love with him and this song everytime we hear it. I've heard this song for 40 years and it is still moving.

@donnabertolotti8954 Ай бұрын

Your reaction was so touching. Thank you both for showing your vulnerability. Stopping, talking, laughing, crying is why we watch you!

@stevecrisell108 Ай бұрын

Nobody Can Match This Version. Great Reaction As Usual.

@user-wb1nv2iz7w 15 күн бұрын

This beautiful man was the master. He had a powerhouse voice but knew when to hold it back to create a love story from the lyrics, the melody and instrumentals. Andy Williams' Orchestra also held back and let the strings support the voice. The combination was a work of art which is why this live performance is considered one of the greatest, if not THE greatest, of all time on national TV. It's so nice to see you get back to these two performers from my era and hope to see you eventually get into their more lively R&B performances where their energy and humor shine. There were so many sides to their vocal abilities and some of it will knock your socks off. There aren't enough piano keys for what they were capable of. Really love you two and thank you.

@jamesrowe3606 Ай бұрын

That little smile at the end tells you that Bobby knew he'd nailed it.

@markmurphy558 Ай бұрын

Even on the acoustically crappy TV soundstage, he sings like an angel.

@leannehouston2171 Ай бұрын

You are moved by Bobby not the song. He always sang with great passion and meant every word he sang and made the listeners feel it too. He was absolutely wonderful. His vocal control and range was amazing but with his passion it was heavenly.

@rogerstipe2446 Ай бұрын

I love how much you two love each other and show it all the time 😍

@user-to6su7bk4m Ай бұрын

You guys win the prize for best reactors! Watching you two gives me hope for the human race!!

@pharamathews5152 Ай бұрын

Both of your reactions to Bobby Hatfield's buttery smooth voice & one of a kind performance was heartfelt and we understand why the song by him gives us the emotions he lets us feel. Loved how the song touched your soul. it has done the same thing to me & so many others going back to 1965. I did see both of the Righteous Brothers perform in Indiana in 1966. Then got to see Bill Medley & his current partner Bucky Heard perform 2 yrs ago in California to a packed house. Enjoying your reactions.

@MerchantOfAlba Ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you! Much appreciated 😊

@KC-bv9kf Ай бұрын

It was a song from an old movie about an inmate asking his girl to wait for him. When this version became the mega hit in the 60’s, it really resonated because of all the soldiers leaving for Vietnam, many never came back. Young men fighting and dying while longing for their loved ones….. No matter who covers it, they can never convey the feelings, the gravitas to the song. Bobby’s voice and delivery were perfect for all those emotions of humanity.

@nicholashylton6857 Ай бұрын

His vocal gymnastics are unbelievable! Legitimately operatic!!

@veadairavani5692 Ай бұрын

I think the reason it is so touching is because it is performed live, and sung so passionately. You rarely hear this today.

@bethlovcy1276 Ай бұрын

You two are sweet together. Love how your husband tenderly touches your cheek.☺️ I am 75 and remember this song from way back! Thank you!

@WoodGuy Ай бұрын

First, let me say, your wife is a lovely person, you're a lucky man. Now for the song, Bobby Hatfield owns this song, nobody can do this song like Bobby does. I'm glad you appreciate it like millions of others do, thanks! And a thumbs up from me.

@MerchantOfAlba Ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@danwilliams9299 Ай бұрын

Ps. The way you caressed her cheek as she teared up. Your love was showing. Never lose that❤❤

@RonniePeterson Ай бұрын

Big fan of Angelina but she and everyone else really should not have bothered covering this song because they are so so second best to the perfection of Bobby Hatfield.

@ozymandias7940 Ай бұрын

Back in those days, a voice went into the mic, through an amplifier and out the speakers. No filters, voice manipulation, nothing. You stuffed it up live, everybody saw it and heard it. Gives you a real appreciation of their vocal talent. Probably the best cover of this song. Can't imagine anyone else doing it justice. RIP Bobby Hatfield.

@alanprzybylski1309 Ай бұрын

Arguably the best song ever recorded.

@strangebynature Ай бұрын

This is my Mom and Dad's song. I have a video of them dancing to it. I treasure it.

@MerchantOfAlba Ай бұрын

Beautiful ❤️

@dougieyou Ай бұрын

he was so effortless singing this, notice at the very end he isn't even breating hard...amazing. No auto tune just straight ahead vocal power.And that kids is how it's done !!!

@keithcarper8809 Ай бұрын

One of the most beautiful vocal recordings ever. It never fails to touch me. Thank you for sharing how it touched you. ☮❤🎶

@svolos1971 Ай бұрын

This guy and this song is responsible for 5% of America's population today. No auto-tune, no click-tracks, no props, no "dancers" no gimmicks...just pure talent, charisma and honest delivery.

@BobMartinsback Ай бұрын

Bobby looked as nervous as a kitten at the beginning, but that smile at the end said everything, for he knew he had nailed it. One of the very best live performances of all time.

@merkimspromise5529 Ай бұрын

"It, sometimes, destroys you....but in a good way." Best reaction comment I've heard in a long time. Great reaction.

@judywein3282 Ай бұрын

Yes

@BarbaraVale214 Ай бұрын

You had to have talent to sing back then ... no auto tune, no re-takes, no gimmicks .. just pure God given talent.. Bobby is a countertenor .. amazing range, effortless ...known as blue eyed soul ... Love your reaction!

@marksterner7532 Ай бұрын

No doubt it was a joke that Bill Medley told Andy Williams - when he said that he did not believe this song would be a hit. In truth, both these great singers knew that the melody of this iconic song better fit Bobby Hatfield's tone and range. It was a wise move, and the song has become an inspirational hit for generations!

@gatesurfer Ай бұрын

A coin flip decided it. At least that is most commonly accepted as the truth. Bill produced it and played keyboards, which in fact is an extremely important part of the song, as it is a series of arpeggios that represent the “unchained” part of the song. So while only Bobby sings, it’s appropriate to consider it a production by both of them. Imho

@dicktrickle741 Ай бұрын

So Bill never tried his own version, just for kicks / curiosity if nothing else? I'm curious how that would sound. Think it would be close to being as good?

@marymichael1211 26 күн бұрын

Bill Medley played on and produced the recording, though the Andy Williams orchestra played on this performance. Both the comment about it not being a hit and the coin flip are jokes, the latter becoming a rumor because Bill repeated it though at others times has stated that it was Bobby's choice of a solo. In an interview with them Bobby shared that he sang this song with his original group The Variations and said "I had that one in my pocket".

@JohnA-bear Ай бұрын

I love how this man adores his wife so much.

@annereidy7981 Ай бұрын

No apology needed, lovely reaction.

@debrablumrogers5096 Ай бұрын

Absolutely love your reaction 💗🎶🎵 Such a beautiful song and a more beautiful couple 💕

@liftme225 Ай бұрын

They truly are

@stevenkarner6872 Ай бұрын

Having heard this song thousands of times, and loving it every time, I must say, that I love you two every bit as much.

@judywein3282 Ай бұрын

Sometimes, Miss Dominika, a song will reach deep down inside us and for reasons we don't even know, will squeeze our heart until tears well up and spill over.. Thank you both for sharing your musical journey with us.

@neilharrison9144 17 күн бұрын

Got to be one of the best live performance of all time .

@johnrodrigues5974 Ай бұрын

No body can sing it Like Bobby Hatfield! He is the best❤❤❤❤ This is the original!

@chrispate7354 Ай бұрын

Actually this is not the original. It was written for a 1955 movie “Unchained”

@paullilley3879 Ай бұрын

The man in the middle is Andy Williams,possibly the greatest crooner of the 60s!Have you heard,seen his Moon River?

@pamstuckey8349 Ай бұрын

Very happy you are mentioning Andy Williams - totally agree it would be great for them to listen to Moon River.

@user-yf9ul3iv9l Ай бұрын

Seeing tears in your wife's eyes made me tearful. Such a fantastic track. Love both your reactions.

@user-hp4bq3uo1k Ай бұрын

one of the greatest vocal performances of all time

@taniaPBear Ай бұрын

It doesn't matter how many times you see this, it will always hit you that way. Something so beautiful, you can hardly believe it's real and you feel it actually touch your soul. Thank you for sharing with us. ❤

@noelleone1305 Ай бұрын

Domika has found out that NOTHING and/or NO ONE beats the original.🙂

@daz_n Ай бұрын

This isn't the original...The song dates from 1955 and had already been a huge hit several times over before the Righteous Brothers recorded it. Probably the best version though!

@jackchenery8852 14 күн бұрын

1965 my and I danced to this and. Mrried in 1966. Now she has passed away and the words still mean the same. ❤❤

@jimreid4367 Ай бұрын

I'm a 57 year old Scotsman & i'm not afraid to admit my eyes well up everytime i hear this song . Unchained melody is in my Top 5 songs that really pull at my heart strings along with Frank Sinatra's - My Way , Sarah Brightman & Andre Bocelli's - Time To Say Goodbye , Judy Garland's - Over The Rainbow & The Beatles - Something . 🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵👩‍🎤👨‍🎤🧑‍🎤🙋‍♀🙋‍♂🙋

@MerchantOfAlba Ай бұрын

So we've done two out of 5 of your favourite songs. 'Unchained Melody' and 'My Way' Three to go 💚😉 Thanks for sharing ☺️

@matthewhudson5685 Ай бұрын

You are so right! 1960's America was the GREATEST!

@danielbenincasa770 27 күн бұрын

This is the original guys who made it famous. This song has been covered over 600 times.

@johnbumgardner7977 Ай бұрын

Righteous brothers were so special everyone loved these guys

@michiganjfrog366 Ай бұрын

My mom said this was "their" song... My mom passed away in 2010. One day I was thinking when I heard this song that I was conceived in 1965 and I was born 9 months after my mother's birthday... I may have been a birthday gift from my dad

@edjasper92 Ай бұрын

I think this may be the best live performance ever.

@Steve-gx9ot Ай бұрын

Best ever ??¿((( Nilot

@pairofpints Ай бұрын

Absolute best version of this song. The arrangement is perfect too.

@RetroFilmRush Ай бұрын

The orchestra was certainly killing it here too. It all came together perfectly

@marymichael1211 26 күн бұрын

Bobby had rehearsed with the Andy Williams Orchestra.

@markmurphy558 Ай бұрын

Perhaps it is the innocence of the era, the purity of the performance. For me, 1965 was right at the end of that era, soon to be overwhelmed by world events and commercialism of the industry.

@meich10 Ай бұрын

I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed you guys as a couple. My husband of 25 years i just died. And I have to tell you the affection I see between you two gives me hope for the future you guys are beautiful together.

@MerchantOfAlba Ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. Much love from both of us 💚

@dano1234ize 26 күн бұрын

A mike ,amp,speakers thats all singers needed in the 60's.

@CharlesSmithwick Күн бұрын

You. Guys. Have. Pure. Love. It. Moved me. I'm an. Old. Guy

@sgtjameslindsey2493 Ай бұрын

One thing that helped with the mood with this song that the other versions don't have, and that's the classical orchestra backing Bobby up, starting soft and gentle with the strings and ending with the trumpets. Outstanding and incomparable performance.

@randyhuffman9370 4 күн бұрын

No apology necessary... I've listened to several hundred reactions to this song. Absolutely beautiful!!

@BrendanAshton Ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning performance thankyou for sharing this with us, and your reaction.

@lonestarladytyler1980 Ай бұрын

Possibly the best live performance ever.

@brianmasinelli9694 Ай бұрын

I'd put this song up against any other live performance

@2Cambourne Ай бұрын

This is the incomparable Counter Tenor voice of the late great Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brothers. Done 59 years ago (Live) in (1965) on the NBC Andy Williams Television Show. The song written back in 1955 for a prison movie title "Unchained." Was composed by multi award winning composer Alex North with Lyrics by Hy Zaret. The NBC Studio Orchestra and Bobby Hatfield gave a performance that was one for the ages. It has been considered by many as the greatest live television performance in music history. This performance in 1965 of Unchained Melody" has become the quintessential version of them all. And ever since then all orchestras and singers have used this version ever since. The rest as they say is history. Great reaction as always. Your lovely wife never realized this was the greatest performance done on live television ever. She knew how Bobby's voice and the NBC Studio Orchestras performance has moved her so much. You add the lyrics of Hy Zaret, and you got an instant classic. The television host Andy Williams said it best at the end. "Beautiful."

@timscott3856 15 күн бұрын

THERE IS STILL HOPE FOR THIS WORLD< with music like this...

@scoobysnacks Ай бұрын

It is a beautiful song, and no one can sing it better than this.

@1cajun59 Ай бұрын

When I was in the hospital during the pandemic, my wife could not visit me. I'd been in there for 4 months. FaceTime was the only way we could communicate. I sent her this recording.

@marymichael1211 26 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience of this song of missing one's lover. May you be well.

@mikemiller3069 Ай бұрын

I have long thought that music is one of the most powerful forces in the world. It has brought people together to support causes, inspired patriotism, feel spirituality more deeply, feel love more strongly, heal aching hearts or break hearts and so on. I have been playing guitar for over 50 years and I am thankful for the gift of music every time I play. There is certainly no shame in being moved by a good song; it happens to me daily.

@loriec2452 Ай бұрын

I cried along with you, Dominica. The perfect version of an iconic song. 🧬 🎭

@bpfromowc Ай бұрын

This (IMHO) is one of the top three live performances of all time. Another one in my top three is Procol Harum (live in Denmark) singing White Shade Of Pale. Great reaction. ✌️

@1960rlv Ай бұрын

Perfect song and the reaction matched, perfect! Thank you for another 15 or so minutes of happiness.

@MerchantOfAlba Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊💚

@philmead7977 Ай бұрын

Bravo Bobby Hatfield👏👏👏👏 Such a beautiful genuine reaction from you guys, and there's absolutely no need to apologise for re-starting this masterpiece✌

@flubblert Ай бұрын

Sometimes it's all in the delivery. Mr Hatfield hits this one out of the park. Righteous indeed!!

@garyrausch1184 Ай бұрын

This song wouldn't work as a duet, Bobby Hatfield owns this

@Lmzip2 22 күн бұрын

We all get teary-eyed because this song was sung so amazingly beautiful. And it was sung live on TV.

@paul00390 Ай бұрын

Beautiful reaction to a beautiful song.

@sandralorenz1796 Ай бұрын

Many artists have recorded this song but NOBODY sang it like Bobby Hatfield. RIP Bobby.

@jaynekavanagh4790 Ай бұрын

Thanks for doing this song we had this as our wedding dance song 27 years ago.

@glass2467 Ай бұрын

Beautiful reaction. His musical ornaments are like leaves falling from a tree and curling in the air as it slowly drops to the ground. I think this is the definitive version.

@namparaohara9060 Ай бұрын

This version of this song was beautifully used in the 1990 film Ghost. I believe you would enjoy the film. It's special.

@OcotilloTom Ай бұрын

I was born in 1946 and was blessed to have lived thru all this good music...In 1965 I was 18 and headed off to Vietnam for my first tour. So, I have good and bad memories of this time. Thanks for the great reaction. Tom Boyte GySgt. USMC, retired Vietnam 1965-66/1970-71 0369, Infantry Unit Leader

@MerchantOfAlba Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for enjoying the video. Much love from Romania 💚😊

@judywein3282 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your service.

@lindakoschwitz7098 Ай бұрын

I think alot of that emotion is due to him...Bobby Hatfield had an incredible voice and so much charisma.

@dalemcmillan7231 Ай бұрын

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL ❤❤❤❤

@kellyhilton2330 Ай бұрын

Beautiful song ❤ You two have a beautiful love for each other and it's a beautiful thing to see! 😊😊❤❤❤❤

@bruceford1000 25 күн бұрын

Music from the 1960's, 70's and early 80's were the best. This was a live performance on the Andy Williams show in 1963. Bobby Hatfield owned this song, not even Elvis could match this performance. I saw the Righteous Brothers when I was 15. Today I'm 75 and this is still a Great song to me. Your reaction was the Best I've seen so far.

@MsUrbangirl Ай бұрын

I don't think you over analyzed. People can't believe this singer, the pureness of the song and his voice. I agree, I'd love to go back to that time!

@SanJoseBob Ай бұрын

“Live”, No Autotune, In front of an Audience. A Man, his Mic and his Talent! Beautiful! Just beautiful!…. SanJoséBob

@grahamleigh8398 Ай бұрын

You guys are made for this song. 🌈

@ellenfaulkner5070 Ай бұрын

Aw, so pleased you did a reaction to this absolutely wonderful timeless song. I can understand your response Dominica. This song always transports me back to that time, when love n' life seemed a lot more innocent & uncomplicated. It does stir the heart to hear this & your reaction was beautifully raw with no apologies needed. It's also a blessing to see that you 2 have a wonderful loving relationship & your honest reactions are appreciated. God bless xo

@smallsmalls3889 24 күн бұрын

Big man with big beard yet so gentle to his love. The way you stroked you're wife's face was ❤️❤️❤️

@rachelmoolman7545 2 күн бұрын

The love and tenderness between the two of you is as beautiful to behold as this song. Thank you for sharing. All the way from South Africa.

@take5512 4 күн бұрын

what moved you is that it was REAL. The heart knows what is real. But you two are so lovely together, he is so attentive to you, it is so rare to see anymore.♥

@cindyfalstrom7231 Ай бұрын

I have heard this song covered many times, but this performance always makes me weep. Such control, such range - perfection. So beautiful. I love how you two get so emotionally involved with the music. I feel much the same. God bless your both...

@sherylstone8804 Ай бұрын

Bobby's vocal style just put so much emotion into this beautiful song. So many wonderful memories of this one.

@billhealey2060 Ай бұрын

Always love your reactions - they are always real, not fake, always true... this performance was epic and I'm glad you finally got to see it.

@michaelmaddox7660 Ай бұрын

I LOVE YOU TWO!!

@ElusvOptmst1 Ай бұрын

They were on the Andy William Show, the man in the middle. And it was a great show. The three of them sang a Ray Charles tune called Tell Me What I Say and its very enjoyable and funny. Iconic. Bobby have the best voice ever for this song. No doubt.

@cdmann Ай бұрын

Guess it's songs and performances like this that makes me stuck in the 60s! THANK U👍👏👏👏❤❤✌️

@LifeisFoo Ай бұрын

I heard this at every school dance 🥹

@MainlyRock 27 күн бұрын

This is one of the sweetest reactions I have ever seen."What happened Lady?", wow. And I totally feel it, this is singing from the heart, so pure. What a voice, crystal clear and so so so warm... what a tone, what talent. Incredible. I have seen the clip so many times now and almost every time I have goosebumbs. Thank you for sharing you're reactions, it was very moving.

@kmill3887 3 күн бұрын

Listen to the simple but elegant strings in the background. Even those give me goosebumps. No auto tune or electronic adjustments made in this LIVE performance.

@CindyKykaki Ай бұрын

I was a teenager when this song recorded this was a song that captured hearts of all who heard it. I married my high school sweetheart. It was called a song that made you want and need love