FIRST TIME REACTING TO Righteous Brothers -- Unchained Melody 

Bouta send this to my grandpa right now

I wanna see more reactions from Shaq on this genre of music

no autotune, pure vocal, live. they don't make music like this because no one can sing like this anymore.

The difference between this and a lot of contemporary music is this will still be flawless in a hundred plus years

Nothing but raw talent. No auto dubbed no lip sing . Just pure talent

Bobby Hatfield's mother was in the audience that night and he was nervous singing in front of her. The smile at the end is because he knew he nailed it. Imagine singing like that LIVE!

This is better than the studio version. He didn't write this. He owns it though. One of the greatest vocal performances ever.

1965 live performance. LET IT SINK IN. (LIVE). No auto tune, no effects, just pure raw talent

"You lost that lovely feeling" by the righteous brothers is a good one as well

This is a perfect example of what used to be called "blue-eyed soul." Beegees is another group that represents that genre. For both brothers singing together, try "You've Lost that Loving Feeling" live (but in black and white). Keep on discovering all music and sharing the joy with us.

The righteous Brothers have some of the most iconic tracks ever recorded. Bill meadlys voice has no equal either. Guy was unbelievable. His power and tone.

This is what we seniors called “blue eyed soul” back in our day !

Bobby Hatfield was 25 years old when he sang this on the Andy Williams show in 1965. No auto tune, just pure talent.

No auto tune this was live raw. These guys could sing sing! 😊

This is a lot better than the studio version. (my opinion) Also I consider this is one of the finest live recordings of all time! (also my opinion)

This song was covered over 650 times and is the most played song ever. You need to remember there was no auto-tune. This is solely Bobby's voice alone. His range was outrageous, spanning 5 octaves. If I remember correctly, they had over 20 number 1 hits and 3 albums in the top 100 at one time. You can't pick a bad song from them. "You've Lost That Loving Feeling", "Soul & Inspiration" and Bill's solo of "The Time of My Life" are amongst their top hits.

Elvis, Righteous Brothers, Sinatra tons of good old music

My mum is 71, and a big Righteous Brothers fan, so I've been listening to these gentlemen for pretty much my whole life. Those voice, ohhhh those voices. Truly righteous.

He sing about a soldier in Vietnam…..how “time goes by so slowly, and time can do so much. Are you still mine?” Some never came home. Many, many hearts broken.

If this is your grandads first choice I'd love to see what else he has in his locker. Amazing song and one of the best live vocal performances ever. It's funny you mentioned "can you imagine what the studio version is like" because back then the live performances are more often than not far superior,great reaction!

“Your my soul and hearts inspiration “ is another favorite of the Righteous Brothers.

That little smile at the end, when he bit his lip, is cuz it was the first x his moms was in the audience and he knew he nailed it. Have you done Janis Joplin live at Monterey, singing Ball and Chain? Greatest live vocal ever.

Hug your Grandfather- he was RIGHT ON! Bobbie Hatfield had the most angelic voice I've ever heard. His voice was truly a gift from God. RIP Bobbie!

Bobby is LIVE and singing with a very bad cold, nervously in front of a huge television audience, and the first time for his mother was in an audience to see him. He sang soooo well !

Bobby was one of the best singers ever! RIP to this legend.......

I'm 75. This song will live in your head. This was Vietnam era when thousands of soldiers were away. Listen to their "You've Lost That Loving Feeling."

Brought a tear to my eye… purity in the voice

I really miss your reactions to all the other genre's. You're absolutely right, you need to bring that back. And this live version is so much better than the studio version.. this is the gold standard for this song.

Reactions like this make us realize who in it for the check and who in it to spread good music/vibes. My boy Shaq ain’t even tripping about no views or nothing, this for Grandpop’s. That’s love right there. And this madddd innovative 🔥🔥

Your Grandad has great taste in music! Beautiful song, voice and performance.

I LOVE THAT YOU'RE REACTING TO THIS! Too many people say that they're music people but just keep it to one genre. It can get boring. This is my kinda music. Motown too. Just beautiful.

Respect on new levels. My mom loves this track. One for the old school. Look up the motion picture, Ghost, starring Patrick Swayze. Sending love from South Africa, ONE LOVE!!!✊🏽💥

People back then had real talent they couldn't hide behind all the bells and whistles. ❤😊👏🏼👏🏼

This magical and unreal voice and talent will attract people of any age. If you don't fall in love with this, do you even know what love is.

Here are some facts for you: I was born in 1965. My youngest son was born in 1993. I met my second husband back in 1989. We were on our way to a dance (back in 1991) and got into a huge fight (like the break up kind of fight). He said he would drop me off at the dance then he was leaving. Well, he stayed. They played this song and we shared our first dance together. We have now been together 33 years. This song, obviously; has a very special meaning to us both. We got to dance to it in Hawaii as we celebrated our 30th anniversary! Thank you so much for reacting to it!!

You should check out “ you’ve lost that loving feeling” they both sing on that one. Mostly it’s the other guy and he’s got a deep Barry White baritone voice. You cannot live in this world without hearing this song on TV, commercials and movies.

I'm 65 years old and found out a few years ago that this was not the first version of this song. Before my time. The lyrics is actually about an inmate locked up, hoping that their love is strong enough for her to wait for him. #unchained

Reactions to the Righteous Brothers never get old. Just goes to show you can't judge a book by its cover.

Now that's a real music! Just plain singing with those beautiful voices ❤️

What a man!!! Never even broke a sweat!!! Great reaction! Tell your grandpa that he has good taste in music. Send best wishes for his best health!💙💙💙

Your Grandpa has good taste. Keep on with some of these oldies. This is real music right there. Try “You’ve Lost That Lovin Feelin next coach. That’s with both of them. Prayers for grandparents ❤

Great reaction. My thoughts are with your Grandpa and your family. I lost my Dad not long ago. My advice is to ask as many questions as you can and write it down. When I found out my Dad was sick, I started to kinda interview him. We spent a lot of time just talking. ❤️❤️✌️

I grew up in the 90s... the movie "Ghost" made me love this song. RIP Patrick Swayze. 🙏

His range and his band partner's range, I think are amazing!

Loved this reaction. Please react to them performing live "You've Lost That Loving Feeling". You will love it and get to enjoy both of their voices.

My dad who was my best friend ❤️ died in Oct 2021. He was found dead in his bed one month after taking the j&j vaccine. A song that we always said was "our" song is called Silent Lucidity. That song just always happened to come on when we would be together in the truck or at home. He lived 4 hours away from me. I would love to see your reaction to it. It is definitely a type of song you are describing. Thanks. I think your awesome, so funny. You bring me joy in my time of grief.

To hear them both sing together, The Righteous Brothers, "You've lost that Loving Feeling." Check out David Draiman (Dra man) of Disturbed's video, "The Sound of Silence." I usually recommend live, but this is one where the video really adds to the song.

You're spot on, you need to expand your reactions to include all types of music. Good, bad or wtf, we enjoy your first time listen to all of our old and new favorites!

1st of all… your love for your grandparents is absolutely beautiful ❤ But yea… deffo do more of other genres!

44 years young here and I love this song! Brought tears to my eyes. Reminds me of my dad!

Tell your grandaddy that his taste in music is top shelf. 1965... no effects, no wizardry...just a man and a mic. ..stand and deliver. What a performance.

God bless your grandfather...... Obviously a man of taste!! Many prayers for him.... Real man!!!

They weren't known as "blue eyed soul" for nothin.❤

Might be the best live performance of a love song ever. On vocal technique it is for sure

Music back then hit different make the soul warm had so much feeling

These 2 fabulous singers' music is some of the best "blue-eyed soul" EVER! Thanks for your reaction.

I genuinely get upset with the state of music these days. Its absolutely disrespectful where we are today from where we came from. The amount of fucking feeling in all of these songs, all the way up until the 80's was truly remarkable. Such simple lyrics, that have such incredible meaning because of the realness to the voice, camera, microphone, the ambiance as a whole. Magic back then.

Pure talent, something we’ve lost and will never find. Cherish it while you can.

Great reaction, Shaq! ❤ Your grandpa has good taste in music. Try (You’re My) Soul and Inspiration as well as On This Side of Goodbye also by the Righteous Brothers. One of my favorite duos from that era, introduced to me by my mom’s 45 records, is the Everly Brothers. I’d love for you to react to All I Have to Do Is Dream and Bird Dog by them. Two very different style songs but both good ones! These guys were truly brothers and from my hometown. 😊 What is the best way to send suggestions for music for your reactions? Thanks, my guru! 😄

I was born in 1965 the same year this song came out. I can remember my mother playing this song and dancing around the singing it. It brings back good memories

One of the best love songs ever written, my father and mother had this as their wedding song, he passed when I was 11, 30 years later she can't listen to it without crying. Music is one of most beautiful ways to express love and form a powerful bond. Go ahead a decade or so and watch "scuttlebutting" by stevie Ray Vaughn, unbelievable skill one of the greatest blues guitar players of the modern era, Dwayne Allman is another blues guitarists to check out.

Yes please bring back the reactions to other genres, I smiled seeing your reaction to some of the older songs because I knew it was going to click and you would appreciate it for the art it is.

Love to see you get back into the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Love your reactions the the oldies.

I am 21 years old and love the 60's, 70's, 80's and of course the 90's genres!! A special place in my heart for those types of songs! We don't recognize how talented singers were back in the day we should be blessed to hear their wonder vocals!! God Bless!

Pure talent and vocal ability...Absolutely NO-AUTO TUNE!!! All performed "LIVE" in one take, and this version is even better than the studio version!!!

"Unchained Melody" is from a 1955 prison movie, and the song is about a prisoner awaiting his parole and hoping his wife/girl find is waiting for him...

According to duo, they adopted the name "The Righteous Brothers", because a black U.S. Marine in the audience, from the El Toro Marine Base shouted out, "That was righteous, brothers!", and would greet them with "Hey righteous brothers, how you doin'?" on meeting them. Also the term blue-eyed soul was first used to refer to The Righteous Brothers by black DJs, but after they became very popular, the term became a general term for all white singers who sang what was then considered "black music". In October and November 1964, they opened for The Rolling Stones on their American tour. In 1965, they had a couple of guest appearances in the films "A Swingin' Summer" and "Beach Ball". They also became the first rock and roll act to play the Strip in Las Vegas (at The Sands). Ask Your Grandpa if you should react to "You've lost that loving feeling " next by the Righteous Brothers. I'd bet his eyes would light up just from reflecting back to that period in his life.

Pure talent. No auto-tune. Nobody could ever do this like Bobby. Blue-eyed soul!

“You’ve lost that loving feeling” by the righteous brothers will blow your hair back Shaq.

I see Shaq finally went Old School. God Bless your Grandfather. 🙏 Some Blue eyed Soul I am 75 I grew up on this

Raised by my grandparents for the first half of my child hood , all that played on the radio was the solid oldies station .. This era of music was a golden age of real talent .. All analog and still sounds better then today's auto tuned/digitally mastered music .

Just makes you want to dance a slow dance with your love or something ❤ what an angelic voice

I'm so glad you said you want to get back to more different genre reactions. Your channel did blow up during that time and your reactions were alot of fun to watch with all the different songs. Your Freebird reaction was the best reaction I've ever seen on ANY platform, that one will go down in history haha! Much love bro xoxo

Not gunna lie. This music I heard to when I was a young. I remember this too. This that music make hair stand up and that sound just puts you at peace. That kind of feel. Thanks man. Im only 38 but remember my moms playing this heavy. Lol. This definitely has meaning with so many old music like this in the 70s, 80s, and in so many genres across the world like rap, reggae, jazz, soul, r and b. Thanks for the playback!!! Why I love this channel!! 🙏

I'm 59 so this is right up my alley. Soul, blues, funk and jazz.....combine them and you have pure heaven!

Righteous Brothers “That Loving Feeling.” Most played radio song of the 20th century

Gorgeous song. Stands the test of time.

His voice is just incredible. It's like he just opens his mouth and it just pours out, smooth as silk without even trying.

Almost 60 years later this still causes chills. I was a teenager when this came out and I loved the Righteous Brothers.

Great performers come in all colors!!!!! Glad to see the appreciation. I can the man saying That's righteous brother! We can all come to get her with music!!!! Color does not matter. At all.

You lost that loving feeling is one of my absolute favourites from these guy's... XXX love and light from across the pond xxx 😘🇬🇧🙏

NO AUTOTUNE, NO COMPUTERS TO HELP YOU SOUND BETTER. 🔥

You need to hear You've Lost that Loving Feeling by the Righteous Brothers. That song will really blow your mind!

When he said, “are youuuuuuu” around 7:38 if your video, Oh my god, the chills and heavenly like feeling that went through my body ⚡️😮‍💨 I can’t even explain the static shock, energy type feeling. My God I forgot how good this song was

Two other great songs by the Righteous Brothers: Soul & Inspiration and You've Lost That Loving Feeling

What I love is there is no auto tuning, pure voice.

I love Rap, Rock, and Country music and I am a late '80s baby, maybe that's why?... But I was raised on classic Rock, and classic Country music, by my parents, and All my friends listen to RAP music in the 90s at school or after school break dancing or Freestyling To a beat because every kid wanted to be a RAP STAR back then, even Me... Man How Time's have Changed! Music Wise!!

Love ya, my dude! Your reactions are just the best. Great song to react to. I just found this reaction (I'm slow lol, been off the net for a minute) and your comment that if you "hit that note, you'd get covid 19" had me rollin' on the floor. You the best. Seriously. The Righteous Brothers were amazing, like so many of their time. There are a ton of great singers/musicians, in every generation. Glad to see you took your grandpa's word for it. Keep on!

“You’ve lost that loving feeling” was the #5 song by the RB’s that same year. Great harmonies! Ill bet you would like that too.

This is why i love shaqs reactions this is real music, no crazy high budget editing, auto tune, mixing, syncing, etc. Shaq more of this genre please, another good one to react to is " Commodores - Easy"

The only thing better than listening & watching Bobby sing this song, is watching all the folks reacting to hearing/seeing it for the first time. All fall in love with it. The song is beautiful - the words & the music are beautiful - and it's sung by & to the heart & soul of everyone. Thank you - I really enjoyed your show, & I wish your grandpa very well - I am about his age. ;)

My mom raised me on this type of music. Everything had feeling in it. This music could make you feel every emotion that's why I have a hard time listening to artists today. I turn on the radio in my car and the music just doesn't have any heart or soul to it. I'm 30 years old but I still gravitate to music from the 50's, 60's and 70's.

There will never be another duo like the Brothers! 😎👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

I love Bobby's little smile at the end: "Nailed it!"

masterpiece song...all levels...all genres...this is a masterpiece

The song was written about a man in prison and about to be released wanting to know if she was still waiting. More of this era and 60's and 70's. You'll love the sheer talent.

The older I get the more I listen to the words, hear the lyrics and appreciate it and feel it. I'm 40 and now music makes cry for the beauty the soul and the love. Great song, that's why and how I grew to like your channel you reacted to so much different music.

You’ve lost that loving feeling is another classic from them

Great music transcends age, gender, and race. Your grandad and aunt have great taste in music.

Hey Shaq! This is the first video of yours that I watched. I totally enjoyed your reaction to this great song. Other songs I recommend by the Righteous Brothers are 'You've Lost That Lovin Feeling" and "Soul and Inspiration". They both sing together on those. So glad that you are expanding your musical horizons. Keep on keeping on!