Literally everyone in this comment section “admit that you were shocked that they were white” why would I be shocked when I saw the thumbnail! 😑 The most annoying thing is reading comments where people assume they know what I’m thinking! I said exactly what I was thinking in this reaction. It had nothing to do with skin color and everything to do with the voices! I grew up listening to Elvis so I know there are white people who sing with soul! The fact that some of you are making me out to seem racist is what’s wrong with the world today. Stop assuming and don’t put words into my mouth. Thanks.

No auto-tune, no overdub. THIS is music!

I love when youngins finally hear our music

blue-eyed soul is what they called it "back in the day". when they did alternate baby-baby-baby and then went back into harmonizing... omg

The good old days when singing required skill instead of autotune.

"Is it wrong for me to think that he is one attractive man?" - exit frame Attractive Man 1, cue Attractive Man 2 -

blue eyed soul, RIP Bobby Hatfield, voice from Heaven ! Let's not forget the writer, cynthia weil, spot on talent!

The most played song of the last century and that is saying something considering we had Elvis, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, etc.

Great music has no color, no age, no nationality, no place, no time, no style, no gender. It's just great music. The top artists are always very aware of the artists and music that came before them and they stand on the shoulders of these giants.

Yes, The Righteous Brothers do/did defy expectation. Yes. Serious shivers! They had the SMOOOOTH!

People back then had so much soul, you will never hear music like this again.

You should listen the Righteous Brothers Unchained Melody. It is a love song sung solo by Bobby, the one with the higher voice.

Blue eyed soul....girl, find the live version of Unchanged Melody on the Andy Williams show (1965).... Bobby Hatfield sings that solo, you will need a box of Kleenex.

Bill Medley, the dark haired singer and baritone here, is still alive and performing at the ripe young age of 80 years. Bobby Hatfield, the light haired fellow and tenor, died in 2003.

They were the first group to be called "blue-eyed soul" back in the day. They got their name when, playing at a military base, some African-American marines shouted out "man, you sound righteous, brother!". The name stuck. Soul is Soul !!

It's so amazing that it made you blush. Beautiful reaction!

The tall one, also sang the duet in Dirty Dancing ..Time of My Life.

Yes girl, he is FINE!

Was 20 when this first came out. Like all the surprised black faces my white face was also surprised. Learned in Nam we are not much different if we bother to look especially when the skin is removed. You and your reaction are truly special. Nice job.

This is why we keep history. So others of future generations can see, judge and feel. Some may hate this, some may be indifferent, while some may love this. It doesn't matter. It's great to see young people pull up songs from artists of other genres they did not grow up with.

I love watching these songs. I remember watching my Mom and Dad dancing to this song and they even use to dance in the grocery stores when this song would come on in the stores. People use to watch thrm dance til it was done. I miss them so much. Dad passed in 2007 and Mom in 2014...

i love it when young people get to hear the old time real music, back when there was no auto tune or electronic tricks, it as just the artist the Mic and the band

I love how everyone gets soothed by Bill's lovely deep voice and then when Bobby hits you with those high notes it slaps you awake 😂😂

It was called "blue-eyed soul." Bill Medley's bass-baritone and Bobby Hatfield's contrasting tenor were to be rivaled. It melded so beautifully. The story in Medley's memoir is that they got the name from a group of black U.S. Marines who saw them perform in a club when they were still using the name The Paramours. One of the Marines said "That was righteous, brothers!" and when meeting they referred to them as "righteous brothers." They ended up adopting the name.

Bill Medley dated Darlene Love for 3 years. She said so in her concerts. Bobby Hatfield, the blond guy, died several years ago. Medley is now 80 and still performing with a new partner. My wife and I danced to their songs on high school.

I love old music it touches your soul. I always heard this song but until now I found out who signs it. I can't stop listening to it gets me goosebumps and makes a real man cry listen to unchained melody by his brother he has an amazing voice too will leave you with no words

Wonderful reaction by you,they got name when they appeared in a southern bar,in front of black soldiers who liked them so much they said "that's righteous,brother" they finally had a name for themselves,they were also nicknamed "blue eyed soul"...they weren't brothers,just very good friends,Bobby Hatfield blond was a countertenor,able to reach soprano notes,Bill Medley,dark tall one was a baritone,the deep voice,put them together they could harmonize like no one else.

You are reacting to the most played song of the 20th Century. The greatest duo of all time. This was the song in Top Gun. Also most people think that they are black. It’s called blue eyed soul. Bill Medly with the Baritone voice and Bobby Hatfield the high voice. Check out Unchained Melody which is the hottest played song on KZfaq. Also Soul and Inspiration. You won’t be sorry. Thank you

I will never not be impressed by the power of the voice here. The tall string bean chap sounds like he's got a cannon in his chest. The depth of his voice doesn't seem possible, but there it is.

I like how Bobby Hatfield is just sitting there all casual, waiting to stand and jump into the second verse. Only thing that would have made it better is if he'd been smoking a Newport and then flicked it as he got up to join in. RIP Bobby!

Cher was in the background as one of the singers. You can't see her, but she was there.

If you've ever seen Top Gun, that's where you heard this song. Tom Cruise (and everybody else) sings this to Kelly McGillis in the bar scene.

There just isn't singers with this kind of talent anymore

Thank you so very much young lady for playing such a very beautiful love song by the Righteous Brothers. Could you also play another one called "Unchained Melody" also by the Righteous Brothers and if you possibly could you also play, "Summertime'1965 by Bobby Hatfield. Thank you Darling. "Summertime" for you will like me seem amazingly unbeliveably laughing just like me. Anyway, thank you Sweetheart for being so cool. Have a blessed evening.

Don't stress it kid. You didn't do or say anything to deserve any backlash. Some people just like to look for racism or something to get offended by. BTW, im white, and I thought they were a black duet until i was like 35.

Today, this is what would be called, "no auto-tune" music. Something that many of today's "singers" cannot do without. THIS....is music.

They were both really handsome guys, but you really really should watch "Unchained Melody" where Bobby sings by himself. So so handsome, and wears the HELL outta a pink suit. And that voice.... It's a certified panty dropper. 😉💜💚💛✌️

It's called "blue eyed soul". Something that didn't come along often back then. That's what they were known as. Brothers they were, if not by the biological sense. They are a classic, and will never be eclipsed. I loved your reaction 🙂

Both these guys were heart throbs. I call them the OG panty removers. 🤣

If you really liked Bobby Hatfield's high notes, you will be amazed by his performance on "Unchained Melody". He performed the song under "The Righteous Brothers" name (since it was on an album and single by the duo) on "The Andy Williams Show" in 1965 on NBC. It was performed live (no lip-synching) with a backing orchestra. It is the greatest vocal performance ever broadcast in the history of American television.

Loved watching your face! Unchained Melody is a must listen.

PURE TALENT in its rawest form!

Yes Valencia, he is going to be 83 and he still has a gifted voice, and doing small venues with his daughter❤

Still one of my favorite watches. Your reactions say it all. Keep being surprised!

No it’s not wrong , I feel the same for Bobby when they sings I get chills

The love of my life and I saw them live in San Diego in 1965. Greatest concert Ive ever seen. They wore tuxedos & had a great orchestra. There were Black folks there too, all into it. It's the most listened to song of the 20th century!

As someone else posted, there are at least three songs you MUST hear from these guys: “Soul and Inspiration,” “I Just Wanna Make Love to You,” and “Unchained Melody.” However, I recommend listening to the longer version of “Unchained Melody,” recorded off the Andy Williams Show performance. In it, the boys have a little chat with Mr. Williams. Here is the link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fMCKpMlkpryuknk.html Also, do a search for “What’d I Say,” also from the Andy Williams Show. You will love it. Enjoy!

That was music back in the 60's.........it was good.

Love your reaction Valencia; This duo started together in a group and broke off at some point. Their blend is astronomical and they also do solo's. You are correct they are a combo of good looks, talent, soul, charm and professionalism. I love how they always take a bow at the end. I do think they deserve the tag 'blue eyed soul' and ultimately the placement in the Rock and Roll hall of fame. Check out 'bring it on back' or 'you'll never walk alone' for a couple of duo's.

Blue eyed soul. That is what it is called. And yes I am sure your gramma did go crazy for these guys. Love it. Good music is good music.

That’s called Blue Eyed Soul... they’re Amazing! The smaller guy sings Unchained Melody from the movie Ghost and had a 5 Octave range. The taller one sang the hit in Dirty Dancing’s the time of my life.. and nawwwww they aren’t brothers

Ditto, Loved your reaction. You're very natural, which is SO nice!

This is oneof the best reactions I have seen to this song, I was also impressed you even knew what 'Gone With The Wind' is. These guys are not related by blood.

Glad you enjoyed what I listened to when I was kid. They were not actually brothers. Bill Medley is still alive. Bobby Hatfield passed.

It's called "Blue Eyed Soul" They are not brothers. And no, your not wrong to say he's attractive, what could possibly be wrong with that.

Unchained Melody is a must....Bobby at his best blue eyed soul

You just got another follower… Gone with the Wind is my favorite movies of all time too… I love these guys so much my Uncle always listened to them when I was a kid too… So happy to see when people discover them 💕

Righteous Brothers are blue-eyed soul, at its best! You should check out their live versions of "Soul and Inspiration" and also "Unchained Melody" (solo by Bobby - makes most women who hear it totally swoon). Loved your reaction!

You might of heard there songs playing at your parents house growing up or at your grandparents house. Hahaha I love watching your reaction. It never gets old. Bobby the higher range passed away in 2003. Watch the unchained melody he did live on the Perry Como show in 1965, it was live, Bobby was nervous preforming it because his parents was in the audience, at that time Bobby was 25 years ago

GOOSEBUMPS, EVERY, TIME!

Hi Valencia I want to wish you a wonderful 2023 to you and you’re family I love you’re channel keep it great 😘😘

4:38 "is it wrong to think he is one attractive man?" *GIRL, NO! i thought the same damn thing!* they both fine lol The way he came down them stairs thoTheir swag was just on another level. Not only did they blow me the fuck away with their talent, they both fine AF lol even in old age they still fine 😂

Your reaction was priceless and we all understand your reaction ❤

We all think both of them are so attractive, clean-cut, and so sincere, as well as being extremely and brilliantly talented!❤🎉🎉

You have great taste! Great to see and I appreciate your comments and your reaction! Good job!!

I have been addicted to watching peoples reaction of the song and I have you say you are the best. Your face just mirrored my feeling watching it.

They were the first to be called "blue-eyed soul" back in the day. You should react to their follow-up hit to this - Soul and Inspiration. It was written by the same writers and peaked at #1 for three straight weeks in 1966.

It's quite the history with this band. The name "Righteous Brothers" was a name they adopted after a performance at a bar near MCAS El Toro. After the show, a young black Marine approached them and stated "that was Righteous, Brothers!" And it stuck. I've also heard that they lost air play on certain stations when it was discovered they were caucasian singers. Although I am not sure of the validity. This song, Unchained Melody, Time of My Life, Soul & Inspiration are just timeless classics.

Sweetie, watch unchanged melody, there is only one singing. Bobby hatfield. Thanks for your reaction.💕💕💕

With this duo, you get the whole piano keyboard.

You became a fan before the end of the performance!!! Love it😊

That young lady is what you call pure talent😉

Love this track, my dad used to play it when I was a kid. Have great memories of hearing it in the classic ‘Top Gun’.

In love after 54 seconds, says it all

I am truly happy that you young ones are finding our beautiful music, you can understand and hear every single word being sung. Unchained Melidy was a Story of the done is a prisoner in jail waiting to his love to wait for him and asks sadly that she wait for him

Awesome reaction girl oh, much love peace up from Canada I subscribe to you I loved your reaction you could tell you absolutely were surprised but you loved it and I'm glad you totally enjoyed it God bless

Valencia... Your reaction was just perfect and honest... I enjoyed it! Thank you... And! I'd like too see your reaction to another song of the Righteous Bros., 'I Wanna Make Love To You'... It's totally different and shows just how versatile they were.

Unchained Melody" is a 1955 song with music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. North wrote the music as a theme for the little-known prison film Unchained (January 1955), hence the song title. Todd Duncan sang the vocals for the film soundtrack. It has since become a standard and one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century, most notably by the Righteous Brothers. According to the song's publishing administrator, over 1,500 recordings of "Unchained Melody" have been made by more than 670 artists, in multiple languages.

Old school baby. I'm 65years old. Saw them live when I was a teen at The Royal Theatre in Baltimore Md. Smooth 😘

Valentina, congrats, this is one of the most honest reaction I've seen. Loved it.

Wait till you see his brothers solo "Unchained Melody". They call it 'Blue-Eyed Soul" . They are Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley.

It’s the voice girl ❤️

Great reaction!!! Yours was the best out of all I’ve seen.

Back in the day the Righteous Brothers, tenor Bobby Hatfield and baritone Bill Medley were dubbed Blue Eyed Soul by Blacks. I’ve seen dozen and dozen of first reactions of a Righteous Brothers song and see young Black people get blown away not only because of their incredibly amazing voices but that these are 2 white guys singing 😆 They actually got their name when after a performance a Black man yelled out “That was righteous brothers!” The duo took the name and ran with it!

The most famous usage of this song in a movie is Top Gun and the version they have is a cover version by Hall and Oates.

Amazing, is right !! Great reaction !! Loved watching you.

Blue-eyed Soul was the name given, and they weren't brothers.

Mid-60s. Us old folks remember. So glad to see young people enjoy and appreciate the music we loved.

The channel intro got me so hyped! Great song and reaction!

Thank you for keeping our music alive

Came across your video and as The Righteous Brothers were and still are one of my favorites (you can tell I'm a grandma, right) I had to stop and listen. The singers I grew up with were totally awesome. There were others like The BeeGees, The Association, of course The Beatles, Herman's Hermits, Simon and Garfunkel, Gary Lewis and the Playboys in addition to Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, and Diana Ross and the Supremes and many many others; both girl and boy groupd. I am so glad that record players are available again cause listened to oldies but goodies here lately has me digging my vinyls out.

That song,there,is the most often played song of the 20th century.

RIP Bobby Hatfield

Good Reaction --- Some people today are not aware of the fact that many of the Soul and R&B Singers cut some of their Biggest Hits at a place called Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The musicians were Session Musicians called the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section. The band and all of the Recording Engineers were --- White. On KZfaq, check out --- *MUSCLE SHOALS*

Great reaction Valencia. Honest and forthright and your facial reactions had me in raptures. You are most definitely cool x

Bill is definitely an attractive man (Bobby too). His cheekbones can CUT. And then that voice..he has my love

It was referred to as Blue Eyed Soul❤ I’m 65 and I have been listening to Bobby and Bill all my life ❤😊

Great reaction Velencia.

Back then it was called "Blue Eyes Soul" first started with them...beautiful harmony...

Blue eyed soul!!! Great reaction video, you're great!