Bobby Hatfield's voice range was something to behold, no auto tune or any sound effect for that matter. He was born with a God given talent and to this day his cover of Unchained Melody to me is the best.

In my book, Bobby Hatfield's version is the best love song of all time.

Bobby's version is so serene and angelic it's like hearing it in a church or now like in Rock and Roll Heaven. He will never be topped again.

This song has hunted me for as long as I can remember. I am now 82 years of age and this song always bring tears with memories of love ones, joy in remembrance. RIP Bobby. Frank Santos, Guam USA

Bobby Hatfield nailed it 100 %. Happy this gentleman had it for Bobby. He does it better than anybody could have imagined.

This is the most perfect interpretation of this melody! It is forever thanks Bobby Hatfield for you masterpiece,we miss you.

Nobody will ever sing it like Bobby, god rest you Bobby. ❤️❤️

I appreciated hearing earlier versions, but only Hatfield's gives me goosebumps.

Thank you so much. 💓 Bobby was the very best! 💝❤️

Nobody can sing it like Bobby Hatfield. One could listen to it all day and never get tired of his gorgeous and incredible voice.

You’re right. “Nobody ever sang that song like Bobby.” ❤

I never get tired of this video. Bobby Hatfield, a voice not to be equaled in the 21st century or any century.

Bobby Hatfield had an incredibly beautiful soft yet powerful voice. Gives me chills very time I listen to his rendition of it. That's even after hearing al the others on your Reaction tape. Bobby's will live forever. Rest in peace Bobby.

No one . No one on God's earth will ever do unchained melody as great as Bobby. Rip brother

I love Unchained Melody...Bob Hatfield's rendition of his song. What a range for his voice.. Thank you Mr. Hatfield. I am sure you are singing in Heavens Chorus. 🙏♥️

I was 10 years old when I watched this performance live on Andy Williams. It still gives me chills and brings tears to my eyes even after 58 years! They FLAT don't make music like this anymore!

This song with Bobby Hatfield will never lose popularity, his voice was amazing!!!

Some of the earlier ones were good--but Bobby Hatfield OWNS this song.

Nobody in their right mind could possibly think any version other than Bobby hatfields could be in fact I think it's the most beautiful song ever. Bar none

The righteous Brothers were playing for a charity in Newport Beach California 1 year before Bobby's untimely death. We heard Bobby singing while we were playing a tennis mixer next door. We stopped and went to their venue after their last song, couldn't help myself being such a fan, gave Bobby a big Texas hug. Who would have thought that he would be dead in one year, unbelievable. I still get chills every time I hear him sing, especially this song, thank you Bobby.

Bobby Hatfield sang with a unique voice, that voice is called a countertenor. Most opera singers can't boast of that. I think he had handled four octaves without the slightest problem. There were and still are few singers with such a vocal range.

Bobby owns this song!

This is definitely Bobbys song, no one has done it better either before or after him. I did enjoy hearing the earlier versions and I am definitely a new subscriber. Personally I think Bobby Hatfield was the greatest male singer God put on this earth. And I am happy that he chose music, he could have been a pro baseball player. Thanks again for your wonderful version of a reaction video!

Finally someone closer to my age to give some history related to this song. Thank you. Bobby did it best. The performance was heaven sent.

The live show of unchained Melody by Bobby Hatfield was perfection. His vocals, his control, his range and the song created a masterpiece. Thank you for the review. Rest in peace Bobby

Bobby made this his own. No one else could hold a candle to him. But thank you so much for showing us the other versions too. It's a wonderful progression. And might I add, your lovely retro style radio station identification fills me with nostalgia! ❤

Bobby Hatfield is the best singer the world has ever had. His voice is velvet love.

Yup, Bobby hit it out of the park and that ball is still going. Great review.😊👍

RIP Bobby, angels only sound better..

This is all without the help of a single computer. In fact, the Andy Williams Show performance are all live, off the cuff performances. These performers back then were some of the greatest voices of all time, and we'll probably never hear their like again. Thank you for helping us to remember these amazing performances.

Bobby Hatfield with the greatest vocal in the history of pf popular music. Absolutely stunning.

Bobby making love to every woman in the audience and all them listening! There is absolutely no one who does it better!

Wow, he did that LIVE

Les Baxter's version is beautiful, but Bobby Hatfield's version is THE version. No one could sing like him, and his version is forever the go-to version... RIP Bobby ❤

The Bobby Hatfield version of this Unchained Melody. It is almost as if the song was specifically written and arranged for him.

One of the most significant and memorable songs of the 1960's... Just magical how beautiful this turned-out to be... And the Narrator is spot-on with his assessment of this version,; NOBODY could sing this song like Bobby Hatfield did... Nobody .

I'm going to have to stay with Bobby Hatfield's version as my vote for the best. Yes, even over Elvis and Roy Hamilton.

Give me Bobby Hatfield any day... loved him, his version, and vocal range. ❤️ HE GAVE THAT SONG SOMETHING THAT THE OTHER SINGER'S MISSED.

Bobby was what they called back then a BLUE EYED soul singer, he had the perfect voice for this song and the right pitch. It's as if that song was written for him, he's was and is the best!

I think Bobby Hatfield's version is my absolute favorite over anyone including Elvis!!

No one b4 or since has ever done better than Bobby Hatfield!

I love the way you presented the different versions, and this makes me believe, Bobby’s versions is ultimately the best ever

This live version of multi-academy award winning composer Alex North with Lyrics by Hy Zaret of their classic ballad "Unchained Melody (1955)." Was done (58) years ago by the late great Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brothers in (1965) on the NBC "Andy Williams Show." It has been considered as the greatest (live) television performance ever in the history of television. Awesome, insightful and informative reaction to the greatest live performance ever! This was the best reaction to "Unchained Melody" of all reaction channels. Andy Williams said it best-"Beautiful" Priceless!

I was born in '53 and had a sister 10 years older (she was on an episode of Dick Clark's Bandstand). I heard all of the versions and the flip-side of Unchained. Loved them all, but Bobby's version is ingrained in my heart and brain and soul. Being a singer myself (with a very wide range from bass to 1st tenor), I've sung this quite often in my early years. I could hit those notes then, but not anymore. That said, I could never come close to Bobby's unbelievable smoothness. Unchained Melody, though written many years before, was written for him. God rest his soul. He is missed.

This song in any version brings back a time in 60s for me, with Friday night dances, roller rink, ice cream parlor. Thank you

Definitely the greatest interpretation of this song made by Bobby Hatfield and by far there is no comparison possible, a unique interpretation! But I also like, second, that of Roy Hamilton which is very good. What a wonderful song and melody! Thank you !

Loved your walk through history on this song. Growing up, I remember hearing the single played on the radio with the ending just being instrumental rather than Bobby's high notes.. I have read that Phil Spector was very scared to release Unchained Melody since the so called "British Invasion" had already begun and they questioned who would want to buy this throwback to the "Crooner " era? I'm glad they made the decision to let it ride! Thanks!

I was thirteen when I first heard this song on the radio. Even then, as a young girl, it stopped me dead in my tracks. Bobby died in his sleep in 2003. It is incredibly sad to realize that an absolutely perfect and beautiful voice has been stilled.

I've seen a bunch of reaction videos to this life performance. Bobby opens the song and usually owns the reactors by the 3 second mark. Truly special.

Love ❤️ Bobby Hatfield's version on the Andy Williams show. I went back and played his earlier version and it was as I remembered, with the ending sung in a low and desending way, like way older versions. The A W show's version really showed his incredible voice range.

Thank you, I enjoyed so much of this video especially listening "Unchained Melody" song performed by the one and only Bobby Hatfield. I've watched your rbvo Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody (Live, 1965) (Picture and Sound Restored) a couple years ago. I don't know how many times I've watched Bobby Hatfield performed this song. For me his version was the greatest of all, super amazing voice. Thank you!

The story I heard about this version: Bobby loved the warm acoustics of the hall, stopped the rehearsal, and went to confer with the arranger and conductor (Andy's orchestra was known as one of the best), and they raised the register of the song. Bobby nailed it, and history was made.

this song by Bobby is above all by miles. best song sung by man kind since cave man to be sure.. thank you much.. and not least the Orchestra did an Awesome job if you listen to it again and see how they work around his voice in a Masterful way. at the end he left earth way better than he found it.

bobby hatfield OWNS this song--- he sang like an angel

Truely quintessential amazingly awesome beautiful Unchained Melody only Bobby Hatfield can sing, nobody can sing the way Bobby owned this love song of eternity. Masterpiece! Iconic!

Bobby hatfield's are the bestof them all❤.....

Nice to hear all they other versions,but Bobby was the best!!! ❤❤❤

I vaguely remember this song as a wee boy in Scotland in the mid 1960's, it is just one of the most beautiful love songs ever. Bobby Hatfield just takes this wonderful song to a different level, just so wonderful Bobby & thank you for your beautiful voice, you are a gift from the Lord. 💙♥

Thank you very much for "Unchained Melody". The first version I ever heard I was 12 years old and 'Head over Heels" in love with this young lady who was the same age as I, 13`. She gave me a 'friendship ring' to wear and I had to hurry out and ask my Mom for some money so I could reciprocate! She wore the ring, as I wore her ring for the Summer of love for us. Then, at the end of that summer (1955) she asked for the ring back since I was moving out of state. She broke my heart! That song has stayed with me ever since (I'm now 81) and I still vividly recall the song and all of the memories! It's haunting and beautiful and I still love the song, all versions. However, the Righteous Brothers and Al Hibbler are my favorite renditions! God Speed, all of you!

You are absolutely right - Bobby Hatfield is the best version, nothing else compares.

When I was doing research on the background to this song, I came across how the song came to be born. Alex North and Hy Zaget, Alex had the music but no lyrics, so he went to Hy, he turned it down saying he was too busy. Alex kept @ him until he agreed, and as they say " the rest is history ~ Although a producer wanted the word " unchained" in the lyrics, Hy said no, he placed it in title ~ I truly appreciate some of the facts you gave on the background. Yes, Bobby had a head cold and sounded amazing regardless, with his mom in the audience. A friend said the bite of the lip was indeed because he knew he " nailed it " ~ RIP Bobby, we miss you

I never stopped listening to this song Bobby was excellent RIP Brother 😂😂😂😂

What a voice!!!

I would like to add another comment. I was 13 in'55 and I remember Roy Hamilton's version most of all, not so much the others. But I was 22 when I saw and heard "Bobby's Song" as I call it on Andy's show Amazing. I forgot all others. The beauty of his voice, the absolute control, the passion and feeling. The thrill of those last notes. The ease of his performance, no strain at all. Some people thought he was lip-syncing! 20 notes, 3 to 4 octaves. Never anyone nearly as great, never will be. All Bobby needed to do was stand there with a mic, sing that song, and a whole nation of women fell in love. Me included. NO Falsetto! natural high register, a counter-Tenor. But the first one was really haunting and sad. On the other side of Bobby's great talent is "Summertime" live on a tv show, opening with both Bill and Bobby, doing a funny repartee' before Bobby sings. As to the orchestra behind Bobby, it was the house orchestra, and complemented Bobby's beautiful voice perfectly. And Bobby loved the acoustics in that NBC studio

bobby hatfield turned on the magic of this song. the best version ever, rip

We never realized what we had back then....heaven forgive us!

RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS OWN THIS SONG

Most amazing & emotional singing I have ever heard in my life. Thank you 😊😊❤❤🌟🌟for your expert commentary.👏👏

I was a young married in 1965 and the Vietnam War was raging. Many of my schoolmates had been drafted and left girlfriends behind. When I hear Bobby sing this song, it always evokes memories of Vietnam and I wonder how many young men returned home to find that their girlfriends had moved on.

The Andy Williams Show was the best. He had the best Christmas Special every year.

This is the only song that Elvis couldn't sing better. Bobby's version is the gold standard.

Number one Bobby

Roy Hamilton's version is awesome. But like others have said, Bobby Hatfield owned this song. His voice is haunting and reaches deep down into your soul.

Bob Hatfield's version is the best ever

At about 16:45, hearing the Righteous Brothers in duet, I only can say, Bill's voice is the bass making a woman's subdomen vibrate, while Bobby's accentuation adds "the shiver". Unfortunately for Bill. But Bobby's lightness of vocal range with "Unchained Melody" is something completely different. To see his smile reaching highest tones performing that song ... Effortless ... That's the difference.

I was born in 1951, too young at the time, but not too young to remember all the great music. the best times.

excellent review of the history of the timeless unchained melody

I get goosebumps every time I hear Bobby sing that song, and I've listened to it a million times. There is no one, and I mean no one with a voice range like Bobby Hatfield. I saw no effort or straining or sweat at all, yet that performance was unbelievable. Those were the days of no amplifiers, no gimmicks, no wild "goings on" from the audience. There was just Bobby Hatfield and his truly amazing voice.

Wow, the host guy in the orange shirt knows his music history so well, that was amazing to watch, wow , did i ever enjoy that vid, thanks so much, damm that was well done, nice.

Bobby, I'm speechless, you're The Voice! I didn't know the other versions.

I always marvel that this song was sung live with no dubbing. A truly spectacular performance! He truly nailed it in the end. If you don't get emotional listening to this you aren't a music lover.

Bobby you own this song and I mean only you Bobby

Everytime we heard Unchained Melody by The Righteous Brothers on the radio in 1965, my mother would always remember that Al Hibbler recorded it previously and she loved both. 😊Thanks for this history. I subscribed and look forward to hearing more background info on other music. I love knowing the whole story.

This is a fabulous song. I absolutely love it. I have only heard Elvis and Bobby Hatfield until watching this video. I appreciate all the recordings and enjoyed them all but my favorite is still BHs. Maybe because it's what I am most familiar with but I think it's because it really is the best.

No offense to any other singer, but Bobby's version takes it from a meaningful song to an epic opus.

I remember riding in the truck to the elevator with grandpa and he said don’t touch that radio. It was this song that played and I understood right then what love was. I seen it in his eyes. And he still bought me a 5 cent bubble gum and we shared a pocket full of peanuts together.

Thank you for an informed, intelligent analysis -- it added a richness to a magical performance by Bobby Hatfield. You obviously love music, and you share your stories well. Love Bobby's lip bite, too!

Listening to all the versions it shows what a talent bobby was We miss you dearly Bobby

I like the Al Hibbler version too. But Bobby really does own it. It is truly a magnificent masterpiece. A killer song.

De verdad que esta melodía fue compuesta solo para ser interpretada por Bobby, nadie como él, de verdad llega al corazón!!!

1965 and I was 17. I missed this solo by Bobby for some reason. I have no doubt every girl who heard it fell in love with him as I did hearing it at 74. What a timeless romantic, beautiful and perfect gift you gave us Bobby. RIP and I am so happy you married a Linda Bobby Lee. Linda Lee

I remember watching this when I was 12 years old. This has to be one of the best all time live performances. Bobby's voice is like a musical instrument. Time stood still for 3:26. Case closed.

I can see that you are moved by the different renditions. Thanks for sharing!

CAN YOU BELIEVE A PERFORMANCE LIKE THIS FROM BOBBY HATFIELD BACK IN 1965. TRULY A GOD GIVEN VOICE. THIS IS WHAT WE NOW CALL "X-FACTOR PLUS" PERFORMANCE

I don't know if that song was made for Bobby or if Bobby was made for that song. Perfection.

This is one of the greatest live performances ever!!

This song will be the best forever in Righteus brothers version. It is classic.

All of the versions have instrument gaps, but the Righteous Brother closed the gaps using an R&B style, it's what makes it unique.

I believe that song was such a hit because it hit a chord in everyone's soul because we all need to feel loved and to love. Even animals and plants need to feel loved. God is love and our creator of all this world and everything in it and so no wonder all His creation needs love and to give love. RIP BOBBY.

I love all your additional information. Very interesting. Thank you