Rarely do you find a live performance of a song that's actually sonically far superior to the studio recording. But this live performance stands above every other live performance I've ever heard in my life. It is simply breathtaking. I don't know if the audience there at NBC's "The Andy Williams Show" had a full appreciation of what they witnessed at that taping, but Bobby Hatfield laid down a performance for the ages. The term "mic drop" wouldn't come along for another 40 or 50 years, but nobody ever dropped the mic quite like Bobby Hatfield did that day.

Blue-eyed soul, perfect lyrics, no Auto-Tune, just pure talent p e r i o d

This song has been covered by about 600 different artists. THIS is live, with no autotune, and the best version, EVER.

You've Lost That Loving Feeling.... By the Righteous Brothers is a must to listen to.

masterpiece! no one can ever cover this song as perfectly as Bobby Hatfield! RIP Bobby and thank you for sharing your gift!

This sounded like an angel singing, and he was real easy on the eyes. Thank you for playing this. On your classic oldies maybe you could try Johnny Mathis' 1957 hit Wonderful, Wonderful or even the Righteous Brothers other bit hit "You've lost that loving feeling" with both of them singing.

The righteous Brothers are absolute perfection

probably on my top 10 list of all times

"This is the ultimate knicker dropper" Absolutely PERFECT!!!!

Every Friday night in the late 70's I would call the radio station and request this song.... thank you for reacting to the classics, I'm loving it🇦🇺✌

Absolute perfection. Total voice control, magnificent range and sang with so much ease that he makes an extremely difficult song look easy. No straining and bulging veins to reach those magnificent high notes. RIP Bobby.

I've never heard "knicker dropper" before... but I totally agree! LOL

The most awesome love song til the end of time. Rest in peace Bobby Hatfield.

I was born in 1951 and this song was the introduction, in my late teens, to the power of a love song. My ex husband, when we were dating, taught me how to do an old fashioned waltz to it and I think that's why we stayed together as long as we did lol (don't tell my present husband that...*wink). Songs had so much meaning in the late 60's early 70's. Ahhh the good old days... *sigh*

Even better than the studio version. Buttery smooth and effortless. The song was originally in an old black and white film of a man in prison singing this song because he was missing his wife. The day that Bobby Hatfield sang this live, his mother was in the audience and she had never heard him sing the song live before. I might add that he had a head cold that day. He owns this song! And it's the best live performance I have ever heard.

I missed this reaction and today 7/1/21 your reaction to this song brought the flood gates !😭😭 I FELT your emotion and admonition ❤❤❤❤

Did you see that little grin at the end he knew he Nailed this song

There is no substitute for pure talent!

The nice thing about you starting to pay attention to these older songs is that there are 1000's that you can explore from the 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, & 80's

Yes, this was in the movie Ghost. If you want to hear BOTH of the men, from the Righteous Brothers, listen to "You've lost that loving feeling". They both make it all seem so effortless, when they sing. The oldies will never be replaced. The newer generations have so much, they could learn from the past.

Awesome, heartfelt reaction to an unbelievable performance!

Nobody does this as well as Bobby, his vocal performance is amazing. One of the greatest vocal performance I've ever seen. On TV, no Auto Tune, I've been listening for 53 yrs. (64Yrs old) 1st song on my playlist. Right between Clapton and Floyd. This is Talent. It has stood the test of time. 84 million views can't be wrong.

Absolutely divine so beautiful just wow absolutely lovely ..muisic is so powerful unites us ali ..on all day in my house an car ...thanku lovely fable ..love an God bless x

"The ultimate knicker-droper song." Hilarious! 😂

I LOVE your reaction! I was 2 when this came out and it gives me chills to this day. So beautiful!

The ultimate love song. Did you know that he and Bill Medley flipped a coin to see who would do this song and the music Gods picked Bobby Hatfield. You appreciate great music. Most young people don’t realize the great music that came out of the 60’s and 70’s. The music I grew up with. If you can give You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling, Soul and Inspiration and Rock And Roll Heaven from the a Righteous Brothers. From what I understand their music is going viral especially Unchained Melody. New subscriber here and thx for playing it.

A song I,'ve heard for years, that still can bring tears, from the 50,s 60,s era when singers needed pure talent to be a star, when music had feeling

So far the Greatest Song Ever!!!,and what a Wonderful reaction.

That little smile at the end was for his mom who was in the audience to hear him perform for the first time.

there was only one Bobby and he was phenomenal

BOBBY DID NOT NEED A MICROPHONE TO SING THIS SONG HE OWNS THIS SONG , UNMATCHED IN QUALITY THIS SONG WAS PERFORMED LIVE NO AUTOTUNE OR DIGITAL REMIX , JUST HIM AND HIS RAW TALENT AGAIN UNMATCHED , 670 OTHER ARTISTS COVERED THIS SONG , BY FAR THIS IS THE BEST VERSION , UNMATCHED FOR THE LAST 75 YEARS

Beautiful. Always loved this song and yes it is used in the clay scene of Ghost 💛

Pausing Bobby Hatfield when he's in full flow should be made a criminal offence.

i just sit here and melt. Fable this is blue-eyed soul!

fantastic song!!!, and not because of the film ghost lol

You know, what's interesting. I've never seen anyone cover this song successfully. The original is untouchable. I don't know exactly why but it is. No one else so far has done it justice.

Righteous Brothers you lost that lovin feeling and soul and inspiration you will love both songs !!!!!

Great reaction to a fabulous love song! Thanks. Fable!

And that my friends is the incomparable Bobby Hatfield. Just to add another dimension to this lovable guy's character, let me tell you about his sense of humour. He was a friend of Elvis of course, so one year he had hundreds of Christmas cards made up with a photo of himself and Elvis, and sent them all out to his friends with the message: "Merry Christmas from Elvis and The King". How funny is that? Rest in peace Bobby... and thank you so much.

One of my favorite reactions to this song…

Hy Zaret [1907-2007] the lyricist for "Unchained Melody" 1955. Who lived to be 100 years old. Said of Bobby Hatfield's live performance on the1965 "Andy Williams" show, for which you are reacting too here. "Was the greatest live performance of his song he had ever heard."-Hy Zaret Great reaction to one of the worlds greatest tenors "Bobby Hatfield" and his epic live performance done 56 years ago. Brilliant!

I wish you could have lived the day like I did pal. It was not an easy time. Vietnam... Marches... Racial hatred... fear... confusion. Every time we found a hero some idiot would kill them. Music like this was more than perfect art. It was a life line to a safe and happy place.... and while Johnnie Mathis and Nat King Cole got the ladies warmed up in the front seat...this was the one that had them dragging you to the back! Make out music at its very best. And probably always will be. Great reaction and sincere thanks.....

This was called," blue-eyed soul," in the day.

That's actually a normal size microphone... He's a giant.

One of the most beautiful love songs of all time. I'm 72 yrs old and I still get goosebumps just like when I first this song. RIP BOBBY! THIS IS YOUR SONG! I have you vinyl record albums of your songs. I hope my grandchildren will cherish them like I do! ❤

The original version is from a 1955 movie called Unchained. Bobby Hatfield's version has become the most iconic version of all. Women from all over the world fell in love with the Righteous Brothers music. You are also correct in that if you didn't have the chops back then, you just didn't make it.

Wow! he had me from the first note...Wish I'd been around back then. talent and charisma. Cant believe he dies alone in a hotel room RIP Bobby

It's my favorite, too! Lovely reaction on your part, made me smile:)

I love love your reaction to this most beautiful love song, it is also my fav & we played it as my wedding song 44 yrs ago❤❤❤

TRULY RIGHTEOUS.... RESPECT

Congratulations and welcome to the admiration club of Bobby Hatfield. I was a junior in high school, (11th grade) when this song came out. In my opinion it is the most beautiful, pure singing of a song by any singer I have ever heard. My son, now 34 had to listen to it every Sat. as I drove him to the mountains to ski, (started when he was 4). He always told me our generation had the best music. I am so glad you too appreciate it! For me, it will always be magic.

This song was done just by Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Bros. Both he and Bill Melody did solos also.Their voices shouldn't have blended together but they did and it was pure magic. There were artists before him and after him that did this song but he did it live no do overs. IT WAS SHEER PERFECTION. Many fell in love to this song and with him. (yes the song was in the movie Ghost).Bobby voice was the tenor voice and Bill Melody was the baritone voice they shouldn't have blended together but they did and it was pure magic. 💔 Bill Melody did the song I had the time of my life that was in (Dirty Dancing).

Bobby Hatfield & Bill Medley, the Righteous Brothers are the greatest DUO ever. Bobby sang this in "Ghost."

This is truly the best love song ever and Bobby Hatfield voice his amazing. I was a teenager when this song came out in 1965 This is truly one of the greatest love song. And it was live. And Bobby's parents were in the audience.

This is one of the most beautiful love songs ever! And Bobby Hatfield was the best!

I love the way how you absorbing the music and enjoying it with al your heart 💖

He used the small mike masterfully. Notice how he changes the distance from his mouth. He totally knew what he was up to. The reason you didn't listen closely in the past is you were listening to the studio version. This was live on the Andy Williams TV show. The orchestral accompaniment was fabulous, and Bobby absolutely slayed. All-time damp panty version.

Thank you for playing a very beautiful song by Mr. Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brothers. I was wondering if you could also play another solo by Bobby Hatfield called "Summertime"1965. I really woul like your reaction of his singing voice once more.I truly thank you young man. God bless you sir.

Fil, this is the first time I have heard your reaction to this song. You are right, it is a classic. Its so beautiful and should be heard with a man holding a woman and slow dancing to this....especially if you are alone! I grew up with this and loving everything by the Righetous Brothers. take care, Barbara

There were around 3 million births after this song came out. I know I had one!!

That microphone is ANALOG, no tech wizardry just talent, practiced and perfected. Great music, great background orchestra, great voice.

Glamour, romance, a magnificent voice and passion....

I know this song from Ghost. I didn't watch the 1965 live performance until recently. The live performance is so much better. One of the best live performances of a song ever. To me, Bobby Hatfield's version will always be the best.

Watch him bite his lip at the very end...he knew he nailed it!

Love your reaction and comments . . .

I really appreciate you younger folks honoring these wonderful old artists. They worked so hard on their craft, hours and hours of practice and dedication, and as you said, without auto-tune, digitized gymnastics to make an artist sound better than they are. They shouldn't be forgotten and it is actually GOOD for you. Science has looked at the brains of people listening to music like this vs music like heavy metal and the like. I assure you, you'd rather have your brain on the Righteous Brothers than Ghetto Mafia. I just found your channel, I am an oldster, growing up to mid 60'-70's music. It was a prolific time for singer/songwriters and I am so glad I was around to hear it. Hope you continue w/classics. Namaste.

Bobby had been singing Unchained Melody year's before he recorded it with his original group, The Variations. Bill knew this, and he and Bobby's drummer agreed Bobby should sing this song.

So happy your discovering 60s live USA. God I wish you could have been there. Check out Janis Joplin live 67 monteray pop festival. ... Singing "ball and chain" Do it for YOU. More blue eyed soul....and among one of the most soulful and primal songs since Blind Willy Johnson .... Dark is the Night. Life changing emotion watching somebody being real and unashamed. Your RB reactions are so so good. And ed brand i agree with you pal. The reaction that pause right in the middle of his first one breath eruption should be ashamed. Nobody does it like that. Nobody.

Their other masterpiece: "You've Lost that Loving Feeling"

With age comes wisdom hopefully,(who ever listened to what your parents listened to not me 🤔great reaction 👏👍

For your next Golden Oldies you should do The Righteous Brothers “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling”. One of the most stunning live vocal performances in music history. 😊

the song that lead hords of men into pottery classes with their wives

Thanks, Fable -- yep, the immortal Bobby Hatfield (in this song, he didn't even need his "bro" Bill Medley) - one of the things I really love about this performance - besides the fact that it is LIVE -- is that I read he was nervous b/c his mother was in the audience... I'm sure she was proud! -- Also, must note his calm demeanor and absolutely not straining for those incredibly high notes... looks like "all in a day's work... -easy..."

I know you appreciate Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brothers who sang this masterpiece. If you would give a listen to another song he did as a solo called “Ebb Tide” and you tell me if it’s not as good as Unchained Melody. The live version. It will blow you away. I know I got the chills listening to it. Thx

You are right...SUPERB !!

Beautiful love song btw in year when im borned 😂😂😂 , amazing Fil like always ❤❤❤

One man.one mic, one 5 octave voice, and a million woman ovulating - the perfect storm.

Oh yes, a beautiful song sung by a beautiful man...ultimate love song.

Dear Filipe, I've been watching your reactions for a while, but being introverted, I rarely write comments. This classic song, however, brings tears to my eyes, just as it had when I was young and oh so in love. Thank you for the memory, for your passion and the maturity to appreciate good music no matter the age the piece was written. Thank you. Warm hugs.

Caresses your ears while grabbing your heart.

Wonderfulness!

Unbelievably classic song! Great reaction as always! For me personally, I love the studio version more, but this was still awesome!!

Thanks, Fable -- Bobbie F-in' Hatfield is just killin' it, right? - and thing is... it is so effortless -- he doesn't strain or sweat.. and LIVE.. although I heard he was nervous about this performance b/c his MOM was in the audience.. I'm sure she was proud! lol

This performance belongs in the category of Einstein and Picasso and all the greats of the past. It will never be duplicated, copied yes, but never mastered. Bobby owns this song!

I don't know how old you are but you're listening to class!

His mom was in the audience when he was singing this. He wanted to sing it well for her

Bobby Hatfield , Barry Gibb , Kenny Rogers , definitely dropped Knickers ! 😊🎤🎶

Righteous Brothers You Lost That Loving Feeling & Soul and Inspiration

It is nice to see you are enlightened to what real talent is

I watched this live in 1965 on the Andy Williams show. Andy asked who was going to sing the song and Bobby said just me. Andy asked Bill why he wasn't going to sing it and he said he didn't think it was going to be a hit . Bobby and Bill were dressed in the same suit and tie. I was 15 at the time.

Awesome reaction!

With a voice like that he didn't need a big mike

I’m going to have to add Willie Nelson to your classics list. Probably the most prolific songwriter ever. He’s well into his 80’s and still writing, recording, and performing. In his early days he could not sing his own songs because his voice and cadence was too unconventional. The song Crazy made famous by Patsy Cline was written by Willie, record executives wouldn’t let him release it. My all time favorite is Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain.

Less talk more of the song with less interruption. Woo a lady yes, but not with constant interruptions. No one will ever better the Late Bobby Hatfield he owns this song. 🇦🇺👏👏👏👏👏👏

1956 mics were The best... even for todays standards.. but no auto tune... raw talent 4sure

I love your reaction. I love the song but I hate people mentioning the microphone

Gotta do "You've Lost that Loving Feeling" and "You're My Soul and My Inspiration."

BOBBY HATFIELD OWES THIS SONG !

Bobby owns this version of this song.

This guy is tall, with big hands, that is not a small microphone at all. This was really big with the guys who got sent to Nam, some told their ladies to listen to Bobby Hatfield, because he sung exactly what they were all feeling. This song came from an early movie about a prisoner missing his family.