Over 1550 cover versions of this song, apparently.

Definitely agree..its Bobby

David Hunn It’s a very old song and there is even a version of an elderly Bill Medly doing it. My favorite part of this version is when the horns come in.

No...No.... No one else has ever done this song.👍😎

Right on. It brings tears to my eyes!

Hatfield, not Hatfild.

​@@HansDelbruck53entendiste igual

you should try live opera

Bobby Brady the satanic cabal isn’t interested unless it’s evil mindless programming

While I agree ... I think there are very talented vocalists around, but they are not allowed to fly without a net on some tv performances. after a while the pressure of always sounding perfect sneaks into every performance. I really admire those who back themselves...

@@Ursaminor31 "he satanic cabal" Oh lordy, another nutjob.

@@Christobanistan Nurse!!!!

He retired it.

nobody.

Don McLean’s Vincent is right there for me. Both just spectacular.

I would say Jay Black’s “Cara Mia” comes very close.

I believe he did a magical description of Vincent van Gogh. One of my favorites.

You have discovered the secret to singing. If you are visibly straining you are pushing too hard and need to adjust your technique (learn how access your upper range with your chords and throat and soft palate instead of by pushing). When you stumble upon how this works it is magic. It's like unlocking a door.

I read that Bobby actually had the rare ability to hit 4 or 5 octaves which is rare in a singer

He's so casual, calm, and relaxed when he sings that it's soothing to listen to. It's rare. Can you imagine hitting those high notes without that straining look on your face? I can't. And trying to sing this would make the average person's throat sore lol.

The smooth, unstrained transition from one end of his vocal range to the other that always seems to be just as powerful as needed , yet never overpowering, and occurs with apparent ease.

His voice was mind blowingly gorgeous

Michael Nettles He and Elvis were two completely different singers but given that Elvis could not have sang this song any better or maybe not as well but Elvis was a one of a kind singer and performer. There will never be another like him.

Mmmmmm. Both are great singers. I am not sure he can top Elvis. But, I am definitely taking away from this guy’s talent. Elvis Forever. 😀

There is no way that Hatfield could compete with Elvis. Not a chance.

William Ludlow They were amazing. I will stick with Elvis as the best. ❤️❤️❤️😂😂

Fat Elvis belting this song, sweating over a piano, owned this song.

No Argument There ! 👍

Hi There.. can you please check my cover of this song.. Thanks.

Have yoù heard Bobbÿ sing "Sùmmertime"? Oŕ "Someŵhèŕè", or "briñg ìÿ on homè to mè" where he makes Bill smile? So ðarn good!!

It's amazing to see an audience in total awe.

And listened and are still listening

REST IN PEACE, BOBBY.

@@jojosewist8921 well said .

@@celiagorleski2716 Rest in happiness, Bobby. You earned your place in heaven from this performance. You used the talent you had to great effect, and awesome impact.

I heard Bobby Hatfield plus the other righteous brother talking with Dick Clark I think. The other guy was not involved in this song because he thought it wouldn’t be good or a hit. He was joking and saying it was the worst mistake he ever made.

@@maryharvey6909 yes… he was joking…neither of them thought it would be a hit. It was an album cut for ‘Hung on You’, the single that Phil Specter was producing. Bill produced all their albums even those for Specter. Phil always put a “throw away’ on the B side of his intended hits and he thought so little of this song he used it on the flip side of ‘Hung on You’. When the deejays flipped the record and made Unchained Melody a hit he apparently was really ticked off….😁

I think everyone realizes and respects the knowledge and skills it takes to understand music. Anyway, you have to admire the person who arranged the song for "Bobby" if it wasn't him.

@@richardangers2566 I did read in an interview of Bill Medley that he did the initial arrangement and Bobby changed the ending … adding the high note on ‘I NEED your love’ which is what subsequent covers added …. Or at least tried to. Bill also played the piano on the studio recording.

@@zanhar7688 thank you. I am ignorant no more. Due to your kindness...I did see Bill in Western MA. At the big E. To think I saw a giant performer and arranger in the music industry.

it is absolutely astounding

rob duncan This song is definitely his to sing and it’s a gem. I do believe even Elvis Presley attempted to sing this, but Elvis couldn’t hit the high notes as well as he could. Also Elvis unfortunately sang this song when his health began to deteriorate.

@@lordmegatron7359 ya ive seen that video. Elvis's passion is there, as always in every performance he ever did. but i agree, he just couldnt hit the notes anymore

When they both sing together... You just ache.

Perhaps not; but Leanne rimes performed the song when she was 13 or 14 and on the crescendo carries three consecutive notes, each note for several seconds without taking a breath. It is incredible and worth listening to. Sinatra was famous for how long he could carry a note; but i don’t think he could match Leanne rimes in how long she could carry a note. Perhaps not as good as booby hatfields, at least as far as interpretation, to say nothing of his hitting a note comparable to a soprano, but Leanne rimes version is definitely worth a listen.

Peter Noone? :)

Dimash has about three more octaves. Not being negative to Bobby, its such a beautiful performance. He is amazing.

It’s not just the octaves, it’s the richness of his voice

@@howie9751 Bee Gees.

@@JeanetteFaith ??

Yes I was thinking the exact same! And then I instantly thought of how I feel the same about listening to SRV playing guitar ❤

Confidence yes, but maybe also relief that he did indeed nail it. I read that he was especially nervous prior to this performance because his parents were in the audience and he wanted to do well for them. I'd say he made them proud. I think this one-take live performance was far better than the studio release. An absolute triumph.

It is so absolutely sweet and memorable. Bobby owns this, perfectly and absolutely

Bobby actually suffered from severe stage fright. He would sometimes be so nervous before a performance he would throw up. One of the best singers EVER!

Marcus P You are right. They say he was very nervous. It was being recorded. Full orchestra. Family and friends were there. He could not move, because of the cameras and sound set up. Yet, with all that pressure, he absolutely nails it. He probably had sung the song dozens of times and knew exactly how to sing it.

Ive never seen something so perfect live and to do it effortless like that is dam scary ! I'm glad I got to see this video

His kids have a Facebook page dedicated to him. The deep love, admiration, and feelings of loss they express for their dad say it all.

His mother is like "That's my boy,Robert!"

Probably played at more proms" than any other slow dance song.

A lot of babies named Bobby...

Panty dropping music

Thanks!

I agree with Jonathan Barton the analysis is super.

What do you think of Dusty Springfield?

@@HELLH0WND First person I thought of too.

Black Marines at a local base started calling Bobby and Bill the Righteous Brothers, that's how they got their name, yes.

they adopted the name after black marines commented on their gospel like quality as Righteous.. hence the name..the other story i heard they got it while performing at the apollo..

You might want to check out Steve Winwood with the SpencerDavis Group singing Gimmie Some Lovin’, or Steve Marriott singing with Humble Pie with the accompaniment of the Blackberries singing Black Coffee. I guarantee you will be astonished at these white dudes too.

Actually Bill produced and arranged it … and played piano on the studio recording. Bobby changed the last verse by adding that high note on ‘I need your love’.🙂

I fell in love with him by the time he came to the line “are you still mine?” I’m shouting at the video, “Yes, I’m yours, Bobby!” *sigh* Such a remarkable talent.

@@lesliegeddes7896 we all have bad days; the best of humans is only a human at best, as the saying goes. I can't even imagine the pressure of a life in the limelight.

@@thekingsdaughter4233 Yes you are right. I wrote that comment when I had just begun to be aware of Bobby Hatfield's talents and legacy...and have just deleted the comment . Since then I have seen and read all I can find about him from multiple sources which indicate that Bobby Hatfield was as 'deedlerock' wrote. genuine, humble, kind, and obviously gloriously talented.

Thanks so much for sharing this personal note about Bobby!

God bless you.

❤🙏🙏🙏

You're such a dear son. I'm sure it meant the world to her. ❤

I was already having an emotional time crying upon hearing this song today, as usual, then on reading your comment Im a disaster in tears. Its a great comment, your mum had such good taste in music, and a very loving son it seems.

Nothing has changed other than corporations getting closer to taking over. But even that's not changed and has been happening since before any of us were born.

@@aylbdrmadison1051 I agree. Unfortunately such singers nowadays rarely get signed by the major labels and so they are stuck with performing at small venues and with little to no promotional backing. But they are most definitely out there, if you know where to look.

It's Bill Medley not Bobby Hatfield.

@@jeanpreston4142 This is Bobby Hatfield.

I miss him so much

Greatest duo ever. Change my mind.

Bill had the good sense to stand aside on this song and let Bobby shine....great move. Unselfish

I adore Bill on Ebb Tide! Stellar duo!

@@leslieortenzi8875 Bobby actually sang Ebb Tide.

I was in high school when this song came out, and it was the ULTIMATE slow-dance song. It brings back so many wonderful memories.

I never did hear the orchestra before this analysis but now it's a different performance for me.

Likewise, I was never aware of the orchestra until he discussed it....!

MrRondonmon Sure was.

There is a story that when Bobby recorded this in the studio he said he could do it better. Bill said no you can’t. He knew it could not be done any better.

YEAH...it's like he might be thinking..."What else...can I do with this?"

Depending where I am in life that day, yeah I hear you and shed tears as well.

Uhhh what about Adam Lambert???

@@TrojansOwl1 nope

@@dawnaberry8452 🤣

Gene Pitney? 🤔

This is the best recording (done live) of this song. What a talent.

They sure did.

Agree completely, Judith was amazing.

Vocal cords. And a pink suit. Needed nothing else. Legend.

Absolutely

Innocence is big part of his performance!!!

Lonnie Christopher Terry Reid could of

Lonnie Christopher Yet the movie went nowhere...it was meant to be.

>"I can't imagine anyone sitting down in 1955 and saying, "I am going to write unchained melody" for a movie and "it will go down as one of the premier songs of all time."" The version for the movie didn't sound like this, and left that way may never have been as successful as it ended up being; the popularity really came about when Bobby Hatfield sang this version. Bobby Hatfield changed the ending, and his rendition became so popular that most covers after his attempted to duplicate his rendition, even quoting that the song is a Righteous Brothers song. Regarding the original, the lyrics were written by Hy Zaret. The music by Alex North. Both were descendants of Russian immigrants. The majority of Hy Zaret's work was jingles, short comedies, and some children's songs and books. When Alex North asked him if he could help with some lyrics to the song Alex had composed, Hy was too busy painting his house. He did get some time to write the lyrics, but had no idea they would be his most popular works.

Everly Brothers, Simon & Garfunkel, The Carpenters, Hall & Oates, Chad & Jeremy, Sonny & Cher, where all good ones as well. Personal taste who you liked the best

@Gerald H Cher was the first to use it

@Gerald H autotune was invented in 1998, the same year that Cher released Believe which was the first. I get that it was about duos but I thought it was a mildly interesting anecdote

@@HamiltonRb not a duo, but bobby darin my favorite, but , you left out Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis :)

ArielView Dean and Jerry were more of a comedy duo, because although Dean Martin had a nice voice, Jerry’s was like nails on a blackboard. Now Jerry’s son Gary had a good voice in Gary Lewis & the Playboys

Skywolv True that