FIRST TIME HEARING Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody LIVE (REACTION) 

If someone told you they'd never heard this song, and you took it upon yourself to show them, THIS is the version you show

No one does this song like Bobby Hatfield. Many good covers but this one is the standard.

The richness in his lower tones is beautiful

When Bobby started to rehearse the song at the Andy Williams Studio he realized how great the Acoustics were and how he could work it with his voice, he told the orchestra he wanted to make some changes and he would be back and that's why this is different than any other recording or record you've ever heard.

No one has EVER done a better job singing this song. It will always belong to sweet Bobby Hatfield, no matter how many people try, it will be his forever - especially this version on the Andy Williams variety show in 1965. Rest in peace Bobby. If you would like to see another side to Bobby watch the RU-vid video of him and Bill Medley singing "I Need Your Lovin' Every Day". Wow does Bobby let loose on that one. Do me a favor and listen to it, please.

Love the way he bit his lip…he knew he’d nailed it!❤️

He effortlessly delivered arguably the greatest live tv vocal performance in tv history [certainly one of the best ever]. It's really sad that most people have never heard this unforgettable version/performance...and have only ever heard the studio/radio/record version or the movie Ghost. This performance is vastly superior...far more dynamic and powerful. I always love the little lip bite at the end...he knew - "nailed it". In addition to his family being in the audience, he was recovering from a cold. Bobby was an absolute brilliant countertenor with a roughly 4 octave range! And to think...he could have been a professional baseball player instead...fortunately for us, he made the right choice :)

This was live on the Andy Williams show there was no do overs just Bobby's voice from the heavens above and a small microphone. NO do overs no auto-tone. Many did this song Before and after him but no one will ever do this song like Bobby Hatfield. SORRY HE OWNS THIS SONG.His performance was effortless, smooth and sheer perfection. Many fell in love to this song and with him he was gorgeous ❤. This was done in the movie Ghost.I still get goosebumps when I hear it today with him singing it and I was in school back then ❤

This whole song is an explosion 🔥

THE best version of the song. Pure talent.

Thanks, GlassesK -- Bobby was amazing and unique - and effortless -- not straining and screaming..... and apparently he was nervous b/c his MOM was in the audience... I'm sure she was proud!

Who needs a explosion when you have fire 🔥

There was no better singer in the whole world the Bobby Hatfield. Incredible range and control. His parents were there during this performance and he really wanted it to be perfect. And it was, absolutely beyond belief.

"Bobby's Song," he made it his own. Bobby was amazing. NO falsetto! Bobby was a "counter-Tenor," with an amazing, rare baritone to G5 and higher. A natural high-register tenor. He and Bill together are amazing

I sang this to my wife at our wedding in 1983. She, however she said I murdered it. I'm guessing it's not a song for a baritone, she told me I was of better sticking to my drumming. I thought it was an appropriate song as I was in the Royal Marine Commandos, I had returned from the war for the Falkland Islands when I proposed, and now was shipping out to Sierra Leone two days later, so much for my attempt at being romantic. On the upside she liked me in my Dress Uniform, and having my comrades forming the sword tunnel helped. I must have done something right because we're still together. With 4 children and 7 grandchildren, we got busy on baby's when I was home. I served my Queen and Country for 34 years as a Royal Marine Commandos and British Special Forces, and then over 2 years in hospital, and she stuck by me even though I'm wheelchair bound now. We do actually have a song by Queen called "Your Me Best Friend", a very apt song as she has been my best friend since we were both 15.

Nice, informative intro Glasses. I just want to give a shout out to the (live) orchestra, they killed it too!

Oh this brings back memories of my teenage years because I would listen to oldies but goodies ❤

My mom used to play this back home every Sunday while we do our chores 🤗.. Another classic !! 🎤 .. nice of you to share with us the background history of the song TR👍🏽

There is a slightly longer version of this live performance, with some good natured chat between Bobby Hatfield (the soloist), Bill Medley (the other "brother"), and the show's host, Andy Williams (a singer in his own right). At one point Andy asks Bill why he doesn't sing in this one. Bill replies, "I didn't know it was going to be a huge hit." 🙂 Later in that show all three sing another song together. IMO, this live performance is better than the studio version played on the radio. People say his parents (or at least his mother) was in the audience. Bobby really extended the runs as well as making his crescendos the awesomeness you heard. If you haven't heard both brothers, I recommend reacting to _You've Lost that Loving Feeling_ and/or _Soul and Inspiration._

I was 16 when I watched this live on the Andy Williams Show. The studio version is the one in the movie Ghost and has Bobby and Bill both singing.

Bobby put the song on the map and set the bar for future covers. Hope you check out more from the Righteous Brothers.

Apppreciate your taking time to know the history of the song. Bobby Hatfield sings it like no other.

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

Wow I love this song,thanks for reacting👍

I like the fact that you don't stop it to talk. I want to hear the whole song, then your respondence to it. Thank you.

Thanks for the history lesson..I''ve believed I heard the other version to... but this guy has taken this song to a whole new level...Kudos to the person who wrote this song..

Many people say that Bobby seems so "relaxed". After the performance, he admitted that he was nervous because his mother was in the audience. It was the first time his Mom was to see him perform live!

Bobby Hatfield didn't have to rely on falsetto notes, he had an octave 4 range and could hit any high note he wanted too!

My girl and me at the prom....we dance to this she cried!!!! Sister's of BS,.. distance us!!! We never saw each other after.😢

Opera singer and theatre and film actor Todd Duncan sang the song in the 1955 prison movie "Unchained." He played a prisoner in a minimum security prison in Chino California. His version in the movie was short and full of pain and sorrow. The loneliness of the days, months and years they will be away from their wives and families is depicted on the face of Todd Duncan as he sings the song in the movie. Ten years later in 1965. Bobby Hatfield gave a once in a lifetime "live" performance that was one for the ages. His live performance on the "Andy Williams Show" was so perfect that the lyricist of "Unchained Melody" Hy Zaret said of Bobby's performance that "it was the best he had ever heard." Hy Zaret lived to be 100 years old [1907-2007]. Great reaction to one of the greatest songs ever written, and the live performance that is considered by many to be the best ever...

Best I feel Peace Love and Joy from an Angel above. This uplifting song has made my Heart over flow with Love For All of Creation. Thankyou just for Today.

All time greatest song for our baby bloomer generation!!!❤

Thank you for doing your research on this song ahead of time! That is very refreshing and add so much richness to this performance!❤

Bobby had stage fright and was a bit under the weather. On top of that his Mother was in the audience, so he was really feeling more anxious.

Wonderful reaction. Thank you.

Tiny explosion, think it was an amazing 💥💥💥.

So relaxed. I read somewhere that Bobby suffered from stage fright and also his parents were there and he had a cold. No pressure.

Your remarks are on point and outstanding!!

No big explosion - lol - but the tide kept rising & o'ertopped the wall. Thank you for sharing the song. I love it & enjoyed your show. :D

I like that you give a concise history.

If you want an explosion try singing those last four notes and see if your vocal cords are still there...

Most romantic love song of all time. Ask any woman. :) Lot's of babies made to this song.

Wonderful and insightful reaction, thanks for sharing it with us, very enjoyable.

NO falsetto. Bobby had a 6 octave range. Few others have ever matched that. Maybe Freddie Mercury. This was live & it was PERFECT!!

I am so surprised that you were not impressed or inspired enough because there wasn’t some kind of modern day distraction “big explosion.” That’s was as epic of an explosion of talent as it gets. We can’t numb ourselves to greatness because most current music is over produced and nearly a hoax. We are sometimes so desensitized by modern music tech that we forget to hear and understand how astounding it was to be a truly impactful artist pre auto tune, pre test rehearsals and sound checks, pre back stage Fallon and Carson hype you up talks and so many more “pres.”

Man , you came with facts 💕

What do you call an explosion? Right, a live performance, he had a cold, he was nervous, as his parents were in the audience.

I remember watching this on the Andy Williams show 1965. I was 14.

Best Cover Bro & React _ Unchained Melody (1970) _ Righteous Brothers*🌠 .... Thanks , ..... Cheerio.🌠🎼🎤🎼🌠👍👍👍🌠🌠🌟🌠🌠.

Excellent history 👍🏾

Man bro, y’all did an amazing job with this video! Loved the way you let the song play again during your analysis. Two thumbs up! 👍👍

How can this guy say there was no explosion???!!!! There were SEVERAL. None of them were “tiny” I can’t stop listening to Bobby Hatfield’s version.

Superb

It was also used in the movie Ghost.

tears

Love your breakdowns not many youtube vids these days where you can actually learn something. Check out this guy used to sell mobile phones for a job and a bit of singing on the side amazing story Paul Potts singt La Prima Volta für Flashmob in Oberhausen I think you will like it something different.

explosion??????? Bobby Hatfield absolutely nailed this song.....and he is an answer to why older people despise modern noise some actually call it music.....so maybe I am wrong, just tell me who can match this mans talent....also this is not the studio recording....this is live on a tv show in 1965 and he does it with ease.....this talent does not exist anymore as so much no talent noise has destroyed talent....my opinion is most of today's so called music is no-talent noise for the no taste public.

By now you know Bobby recorded it in 1965 not 1955. 😊

Phil Spector produced this version and Bobby Hatfield actually changed the Melody of the last verse, which pretty much established the changes as how artists subsequently covered it.

Yes please do more Rightous Brothers. You might try Your My Soul And Inspiration! Gaurente You and your fans will love it.

Did The homework thank you, says a Lot 💛🙏😊 kinda surprised no one suggested following up with "SOUL AND INSPIRATION " and " YOU'VE LOST THAT LOVING FEELING " those would be great to get your take on!!!!🤔 And you NAILED it! Ty

This actually isn’t the type of song that lends itself to an “explosion.” More teenagers in the 60’s slow danced to this song and who knows what happened after the slow dancing? It was the definitive romance song of its time and after Bobby got ahold of it , it was all over. No one did it like him. Although I have to say this is not my favorite rendition of the song. But it can’t be beat no matter how you look at it. If you haven’t listened to “Lost that Lovin’ Feeling” you might want to give it a try. It includes his singing partner Bill Medley and showcases his baritone/bass voice. Also Ebb Tide is another beautiful song.

Bobby Hatfield does not sing falsetto I heard from a singing critic or coach., that his voice is his own and he goes up on his own and it's all Talent it is not false settle is what the singing coach said.

Blessings Glasses Kingdom..

No falsetto, he was a 5 octave counter tenor

The Righteous Bros is the only one I have ever heard sing this song.

I grew up with the Righteous brothers n was lucky to have a real friendship with Bill Medley the baritone. This song was in the Movie " Ghost" . Bobby Hatfield here was nervous as his mother and I think his father were in the audience. React to You've Lost That Loving Feeling n Soul n Inspiration " both include both guys who are not real brothers.

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Ghost.... :)

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Hello Glasses, I have seen you react to Angelina Jordan. She made a cover of this very song when she was 12, it's awesome. I really like how you brake down the song, this kinds of reactions ads value to a music video in my eyes. But You Tube and the record labels don't seem to appreciate this. A few days ago I wrote a comment about that on Ollie's channel Wolf Rock, here it is: I really don't understand this adversarial stance against reactors that the entertainment industry and You Tube have. Common sense would dictate a mutually beneficial approach in which the reactor share in the revenue that any particular video generates. In essence a reactor uses someone else's work to get views on their own channel, that's true enough. But a good reactor doesn't alter that work in any adverse way. Instead he (or she) enhances the original piece of work by adding different kinds of value to them. One added value is that people that would not seek out a particular artists work by them selves because of one reason or another, suddenly may be interested in that artist, purely because they have been exposed to him (or her) by watching a reactor that they like and respect. That kind of exposure must be very valuable for the artist and the record label, and they didn't have to spend any money to get it. Kind of like a company that makes aftermarket parts for cars. Some car models in their original form does not garner much interest among a certain demographic. But they can suddenly get noticed and coveted by that very demographic when they are modified with after market components, made by companies not affiliated with the original maker. That then creates a mutually beneficial situation wherein the car manufacturer adds a new client base and sell more cars, not thru their own efforts, but by the efforts of an outside company. The after market parts producer in turn gets access to all the different markets where that car manufacturer sells their products. And finally, the buyers of these enhanced products all around the world now get to drive the type of cars they find matches their driving style and taste, everyone wins. I have myself found several new artists that I would have never sought out on my own simply by watching different reaction channels, most recently the artist NF. I never used to listen to rap, the genre seemed to be filled with a bunch of braggarts and misogynists with BIG attitudes and stupid lyrics as far as I was concerned. But one day a few months ago I was exposed to NF thru a reactor that I like. And in this artist I found quality's and a attitude that I found very appealing (and the music is banging too, as the younger generation puts it...). So now I'm subscribed to a RAP channel. (I can hardly believe it myself) The ONLY reason I have subscribed to NF:s official channel is because of that reactor. So shouldn't he also be able to profit a little in this situation? Why is that not the standard on You Tube? I don't understand. Other added values that reaction channels can provide an artist is increased appreciation for their singing ability thru the analysis by voice coaches or other artists. Reaction channels further more help keep the fans of various artists exited about them between record drops because they like watching different people react to their favorite artist. Finally I want to mention the comment section on these reaction channels which provide a space for the fans (new and old) to mingle and discuss and share information about the artist. This also helps the artist to get new fans and to keep the old ones by no effort of their own or by their record label.

1965

it's not a falsetto ... it's hitting the note ..... definitely not a falsetto

1965 not 1955.

Serious? You've never heard this?! 😳

NOT a falsetto. Ok? Thank you.

Have you heard Austin Brown of Home Free cover this? His version will blow you away!!! It's on his personal channel.

Your discussion at the first was very interesting, while the background music was very annoying.