When a Man Loves A Woman and some of the other Motown love songs are right up there.

@@christhornycroft3686 definitely many classics

It’s one of the best pop vocal performances ever, but the song itself . . . ?

@@Scyllax Your right! The song was mediocre but he brought out the beauty of it.

@@Scyllax Ok, maybe not one of the best songs ever written. BUT I used to write songs for my rock bands, etc. and if I had written this one my life would be fulfilled. Of course Bobby Hatfield delivered it better than any human on the planet, yet he had a beautiful melody and heart-felt lyrics to work with. Go ahead and try it yourself. Not that easy, eh?

To pull off this kind of vocal, flawlessly in a live situation is genuinely "other worldly". I will be forever grateful that the moment was captured for posterity. It just never gets old. Comparing it with anything modern is pointless.

Phil Spector did not produce this live tv performance. Truth told, a lot of these old school performers could drop this kind of Performance at a moment’s notice. Tight and solid.

Pretty song for a pretty girl😉

Steve Girard Media - But Phil Spector did produce the track that he was singing live to. This performance is actually better than the single that was twice a hit, roughy 30 years apart.

@@stevegirardmedia2255 I agree, I also don't know what the backing track had to do with Bobby's vocal performance...nobody contributed to Bobby's performance except Bobby! A song like this in a setting like this, live audience/televised AND not least his parents in the audience would normally have a bearing on the vocal. Watch the opening number of almost anybody's live concert, for the first portion of the song the artiste is usually a little breathless, visibly dry mouthed, (as Bobby was here if you look carefully) You can usually see and hear them settle into it around halfway through the opener. But Bobby has only the one shot, and he knows it. And he still doesn't do what most artistes would do, he doesn't start to rush it, he doesn't start to build too early. These songs are designed when written to build throughout the song finishing with a big crescendo. If you rush it and start to build too early there is nothing left for the big finish. To do all of that and in these circumstances to the level was nothing short of a masterpiece, and we get to share it...forever! I bet his mum cried...I certainly did!

Absolutely dwayne, after all the years past, this is the song, that will live on forever. Bobby was blessed w/ a contratenor voice,with an amazing range of octave (s). He is dearly missed, but he is still w/us w/his 🎶. What a talented and blessed young man, sure that his parents were very proud of this performance.

Yes dwayne, after all this years, bobby is still melting ❤'s. There is no artist in this day, that could reach such an octave range, as he did. He was such a blessed individual, even in his later years, the voice was there, but perhaps not the range he had when he did this performance live on the Andy Williams show in 1965. I'm sure that Andy wanted all to go well, he was a wonderful singer as well. The aucoustics were outstanding in the NBC studio, with the best orchestra that you could imagine. No autotune, just the young man, mic, and his glorious voice.

@@kay9549Live and on film I believe that this was his perfect moment. that one time when everything goes right. I've said it before, but watching young ppl react to it is always amazing.

@@dwaynentinabunt1200 Dwayne was just going to say Bobby was so very blessed, talented, a voice that you could never describe. His voice was a heavenly one. No one then or now could ever reach those ranges of octaves. I'm perhaps have mention that comment (s) in earlier posts, I can, because im old as dirt. Anyone that had the good fortune, to see either one of the righteous brothers, whether together or each one doing a solo act, it must have been a great experience. Bobby you are dearly missed, thank fully your music will withstand the test of time; actually it has sixty years. Bobby you are still 🎸 in it.

No joke. One of the great vocal performances.

I agree welcome to blue eyed soul😍

I’m getting tired of these reaction videos. Part of the human experience is curiosity. To live to be in your late 30’s without ever hearing the RB’s is embarrassing not enlightening. Hive mind that only allows you to listen to one type of music is the Bain of society.

I totally agree….her reaction to this amazing love song is the best reaction I’ve ever seen

Bobby Hatfield captures another heart even after almost 60 years. Best live performance ever. And this is his song. No one does it better.

WesFanMan Absolutely!! LOL Amazing.

Every thought and feeling in her mind is eloquently mirrored on her beautiful face. Sushi's is probably the most compelling reaction to this song on KZfaq.

agree 100%

I love her

Amen

Amen to that...!!

--I think she means what just happened to her...As anyone can see, it was something of real emotional significance

Bobby just melted her heart as she sat w/her golden heart floating...

she fell in love, not lust, love. it changes everything.

Compared to heatwave always and forever............ that's a ballad

Yes wildflower Bobby was a contratenor, with such control of breathing, reaching all those notes. He sang this song with no effort at all. No one then and now could be compared to Bobby version. Actually there is an artist had a similar range in vocal/octaves Roy Hamilton, his recording of 1955. I have not listen to Sam Cooks version, but will take a see. Bobby is dearly missed, but his 🎶 lives on. When you have a moment listen to Bobbys version of summertime, ebb tide, and many others that are available on utube.

And me m Thailand

I just turned 70 three weeks ago. Yep, this music defined our generation. I still get chills hearing this. Only The Righteous Brothers can sing this. As well as “Ebb Tide.”👍

You betcha! I polished many a belt buckle to this and other Righteous Brothers' songs...

Good stuff for sure!

At 37, and as a father, I wonder what the future for my kids looks like, because I much more revere music of the past than that of today, for what appears to be obvious reasons to me.

Agreed! 💯

Wet

If that song went for another 7 minutes she would have needed a pregnancy test.

perfect words to describe it.

True

It is great to hear this. Bobby was the real king. 😂

😍😍😍

same..

That is awesome

Awwww!!!!❤❤❤❤

At least the trying for babies

Caleb Watson Don’t tell me this song did not produce babies. Look at this young lady’s reaction. Her pheromones are coming thru the screen.

Music like this increases the population. How do you think the US population expanded after war times? This song is partially responsible for at least 100k souls

This is also where messed up pottery comes from. There is a correlation...

Makin boomers

But she stopped it several times

@@josephhetherington7318 Several? She paused just twice very briefly at 1 minute 45 and 2 minutes 55. And I’m glad she did, because the look of amazement on her face said it all. Wonderful!

Agreed

Her reaction is perfect. It brings me to tears of happiness.

Bobby’s relaxed smile, little nod and gentle lip bite were the cherry on top of the world’s most delicious cake.

They call themselves "artists" because they really cannot sing at all. Got to have talent to sing......

I believe that Bobby's talent was on loan from God.

You had good taste Edward, congratulations on 48 years.

That is beautiful. Perfection!

Not to diminish your marriage at all (congrats on 48 years by the way) but that's kind of a cheap shot. I'm pretty sure you could ask a complete stranger for a dance and then ask her to marry you while dancing to this song and she'd say yes. This song has that effect on women, haha!

How many grandchildren?

I asked my ex wife to marry me because she was furious with me and I wanted her to shut up..

Same.

Same!

it get's me each and every time and again....

Same

She's feeling it...

Sam Hamilton Amen brother!

Sam Hamilton truth Respect

I do it to my wife and I'm only 35

Those times when women were Ladys not bitches

The ladies just melted like butter!!

So so nothing some people like to let alot of music lovers know they don't know one f----n thing about music and they never will.

@@chrisgeorge8191 Sadly, some music lover believe they're the Lord of Songs, yet know nothing about why they're on the planet. Good thing we're just visiting. Stay up, stay humble Chris =Peace

@tradde11 The fellow traveler has no idea why he's a dark moon rising. Perhaps chris will block out the sun next week. Peace - tradde11 We know the difference between light and dark.

...and a great arrangement, performed by a great backing orchestra.

gucci gang gucci gang gucci gang gucci gang....

Ya think??!!

A time when songs were about love!

Funny thing... Gulf of tunkin never happened.. 52k dead Americans and 2 million VC over a lie

Cool.

That's a pretty awesome little story there. 🤟 😎

Other parts of her body probably reacted as well.

She is suffering from the WPS, which so many girls suffered from listening to this.

yep

thiz and Karen carpenter always get me emotional

Chaz Lazer Falcon , still the # 1 pop song of all time on every billboard !

@@ridwanto14 so very true!

One of my favourite songs among many ,it is just beautiful i still get needles of ice since i heard it as a child ,i was born 1970 . Makes you teary eyed , the days when music was food for the soul now its just junk .

just need to get them off the fake news tv

kirk - Amen to that.

Doubt it....

The powers of the poet transcend time and generation

@Dojocho musical talent knows no color.... lol many of the best talents in the world are of every color,creed, religion...

YES SHE IS😊🎉

Yes!

Bobby had a 6 octave range as well.

Important comment Dana

Absolutely. Worth pointing out that Bill Medley could take his voice down to an unbelievable bass. Together they were stunning. My mum has all their original vinyls so i was lucky to get overdosed in them as a kid.

It was the Andy Williams Show, live TV.

And his mom was in the audience!

This is true, though some songs the breathing is part of it.

Yea man. Also back in that era, recordings were much the same. Ive seen footage of The Beach Boys recording back in the day. One room, all band members, instruments and backing singers all arranged around a single microphone. All different distances from the mic to achieve desired levels. They did it in a single take, and if even one of these elements wasn't perfect they had to do all over again. They didn't have the benefit of multitrack etc. They were amazing live back then because they pretty much had to bring the same a-game to recording as they did live.

Right. I love Matthew Bellamy. I do. I think he's a great singer. But he's got no breath control

There are many gifted singers around today, but what I don't like about (most of) their performances is all the facial theatrics. Pulling faces and grimacing doesn't actually help to create or sustain a note.

This right here ☝🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Firstly, may I say your skin is so pretty. A good song never goes out of style. This song was written in the 50’s & does not sound dated. Elvis cut this song & countless others. Sam Cooke does a fine job on it as well. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9ClbJWi0aq3iJ8.html

True Love has no boundaries of the world or hearts feeling for the one Lady you surrendered them too so simply hopelessly lost without her love.

Gianna you are one beautiful Soul of pure heartfelt joy thank you for being you touched my old broken 💔💓 this song was for my daughters Mom it did not work out for us 😔😢😔 nice to see your beautiful feeling's of Goodness very positive and heartwarming bless your sweet heart always.

Couldnt have said it better

@Blue Wave 2020 what are you offened for

@Blue Wave 2020 I'm a 36 year old chick, and I still use that term. Chill out.

@Blue Wave 2020 yes

@Blue Wave 2020 You sound like an offended and triggered chick

@Blue Wave 2020 I checked out your KZfaq page and the first video I saw posted was, "My Cat, Trying to Open up His Bag of Treats - part 1". Followed by, "My Cat Opening His Bag of Treats - part 2". And then you're asking people to "Subscribe"? BAH HAH HAH. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Don't fret im a 57 year old white man and it makes me cry every time i hear it.

I'm sixteen and I love this kind of music. Even open to rock like elvis Presley, the rolling stones, led zeppelin, chuck berry, the righteous brothers, roy orbison, queen , the platters, green day, creed, tom petty, Billy Joel, ray Charles, and much much more. And yes I'm young but I do agree that alot of younger people dont know alot of the great music. From the 50s through to the 90s But I'm one of the young people that LOVE music that's from that era. Thank you

@@gjkorfinhays I've got 10 years on you and it does the same thing to me, too.

Warren Lang good for you. Always great to hear about younger people listening to older music. The crap that passes for music these days is terrible (there are good bands and solo talents out there so I’m not saying all of it) Growing up with my dad’s music was a lot of fun. I can’t believe how popular people like Drake are. He’s a talentless hack...yes I said it

@@jmathieson15 You said it! All Drake's songs sound the same. And I say that as a Canadian. Pretty big ego too.

Yessss!

Very well said.

It was written in 1955 as the theme song for a low budget prison film, “Unchained.” There were three different artists who put it out as a single In the 50’s...Les Baxter, Al Hibbler, and Roy Hamilton. But once this version by Bobby Hatfield was released in July 1965, as the “B” side to a song the DJ’s didn’t like and wouldn’t play, it became THE standard interpretation. Bobby first recorded a couple takes as it was written, but he came back for another and changed the final verse to a much higher level.....something he could obviously do with his incredible voice.

Absolutely

Although Elvis's version 1977 is getting close

@@bertsplci not even close...

@@unAbated. don't need to debat not defend my opinion

@@bertsplci I'll just ask if your native language is english and if not, i'll explain that "getting close" and "not even close" has a different meaning. Thank you.

@@unAbated. English is not my native language. However Marilyn was saying that the righteous brothers version is the gold standard. To which I agree fully, but to my opinion Elvis's version is getting close to that gold standard.

👍👍I agree completely.

That's what made it such a great reaction.

And turned into a puddle by the finest. 😄

Called over acting

Humblebrag

@@TheOrlandoTrustfull Not at all my friend not at all. I am no one special. And I hated killing people. Peace and blessings.

...AND he had a head cold...

she's dead

​@@BlueCowUdderwow

Eigentlich sagte man hier, er wollte wenig später heiraten lund.sang für seine zukünftige. Die Ehe hielt aber nicht.

@Margaret McEvoy white male´s heart crying with a smile

The studio version of this song is damn near perfection, but this live version is not of this world. This, folks, is as good as it gets.

Yes he owned it. This is who comes to my mind if this song is mentioned.

@@douglasfrench6998 tbh I like the studio version's instrumentation slightly better, but the live version has him hit the high note at the end, which is why I prefer the live version. Both versions are beyond amazing, however. No other person, I repeat, NO OTHER PERSON has come even close to singing Unchained Melody as good as Bobby Hatfield though.

Heard & felt w/your heart.

I love this comment

Dairy farmers play this for the herd when they have a cream order to fill. 15 minutes later it's filled.

Most powerful lyrics in any love song!

Most beautiful song ever!

Agreed!

True that!!!!

I second that comment best reaction

Exactly! Her reactions is what made me sub, because of what she didn’t say okay!

Yes, she is very impressed. Beautyful.

Are you implying that this was the boom that made the baby boomers? :-)

@@hadrianbuiltawall9531 possibly 😁

YEEESSSSS!❤🙌

So true!

You win the internet 🤣

this is the BEST testament possible. thank you, brotha'.

This is such a beautiful comment and a testament to what a great performance this was

@Judas Iscariot You don't know a whole lot about art. The foremost problem with "RAP" and "Hip-Hop" is the over-rhyming -- which is strictly amatuer. And the strutting is about calling attention to oneself, not to the work, the "art". Rhymes that call attention to themselves erase the rest of the line. A MASTER on how to rhyme is Bob Dylan. But you won't listen to him, because you can't "tolerate" his voice.

@@ShOoToSpill No, the universe isn't art. Artis an imposition of form on chaos, making sense of the chaos.

you say it best , when you say nothing at all....another great song!

Well said

Perfectly and eloquently described

I could not have said it better.

@DeMan Bowen well said Mr moose

My 1st boyfriend was this kind of tender and sweet, he truly loved women. He never came back from Nam.

Thank you for your service and for loving your wife.

@@JMAM006So sorry for your loss, and for all the lives lost there.

Love is more powerful than any enemy.

God bless you Sir

Aside from Ryan Upchurch.

MIKE TOMLINSON I AGREE WITH YOU 100.PERCENT.NOT.QUESTONS. ASK

you mean since new years eve 2000 the millenial bug was real but hit music instead of computers god im old

@@tnaccountability7455 Who?????

Agree the best part was she didn’t need to speak. Her face said it all 😂

Didnt she ever see Ghost wasnt that in the movie ?

Songs today don't have the same romance they had then.

Shes over acting pretending to be shocked

Rebecca Macom Ghost came out in 1990 (Thirty years ago!!!).

True work ethic and dedication

Absolutely right. This song was recorded by several artists, including "The King," Elvis. None of them measured up to this. (Sorry, Elvis fans.)

@@BobG127 No one can argue against that. No one can ever sing this like Mr. Hatfield did.

I once read that Bobby Hatfield suffered from terrible stage fright his whole life.

He sang effortlessly

I read that his mum and dad were in the audience and he was nervous but, that lip bite at the end says it all! He kknoocked it out the ballpark and then some! #nailedit 🎤 🎵 💯 😍

Beethoven was the first rockstar in history. His music tells it all.

If not THE best!

Yes and ditto.

True fact.

I tear up every time. 💚

I come back to watch this video every so often not just to hear this performance, but to see Sushi's visual reactions as well. That says it all. Especially when she says 'what just happened?' at the end. Beautiful.

Pregnancy?