Bobby Hatfield had an incredible Counter Tenor voice. Like an opera singer he can hit those high octaves very easy. Here in this great song, he puts a lot of soul into it. This was an awesome performance of one of Rock & Rolls greatest singers. What a great reaction an honest insight of Bobby Hatfield's epic singing voice. Brilliant!
most of today's artists could not even come close to that even with Auto-Tune and with Bobby it just flowed out natural and from the heart...great reaction dude can't wait to see more
@DianaMiceli-Billingsley-kj4ln Bobby did put his own spin on a "classic" song; many artists have done this song, including ms Ella Fitzgerald. Actually Bobby added many notes that were not in the original writers of the song. Nevertheless this song did show Bobby's versatile range of octaves.
@DianaMiceli-Billingsley-kj4in take a listen to Bobby's version of unchained melody that was done live on Andy Williams show. It was a one take, no auto tune at that time. He was accompanied by orchestra that had been w/Andy Williams for many years. His performance was a "class act". His range was off the charts. Sure that his parents were indeed very proud of there son. Bobby was 25 y/o when he did this performance. After all these years, even prior to this performance many artists have done this song. Overall this song belongs to Bobby then and now.
@lindalandry2519 they complemented each other. After all these years it worked for them musically. Bill is still carrying on, with a new partner. Over the years he could not ever replace Bobby. Not sure if they are still together, under stand that bill is doing solos, that fine a well.
Bill is a blues singer at heart and he sings bass ... 'I Just Wanna Make Love to You' . Together they can cover most of the keyboard. 'Soul and Inspiration' and 'You've Lost that Lovin' Feeling' were both Billboard number ones'. They had 22 songs on the top 100.
The piano keys didn't go up high enough for Bobby Hatfield's capabilities so he invented his own notes. That's what my ex used to say. After you view all their hits don't forget to check out their more lively and humorous sides from the Shindig Show. The picture quality of some aren't too good but good enough to get the idea of just how great they were. My favorite one pranking the other was probably "My Babe" (the video of them in suits, not the sweaters and not the one with Glen Campbell). I watch it everyday. Enjoy your journey discovering the greats of the past.
@@doloresschultz8393 Oh, that one too. Bobby wouldn't stop with the "Yeah" when he was cued 2 or 3 times to end the song and he just kept going. Bill didn't miss a beat though. My whole family watched Shindig every week. Mom and Dad watched for the Glen Campbell numbers and Sis and I watched for the Righteous Brothers and Bobby Sherman. It was a droolfest for us.
You are right .. where is this music today ... you had to have talent to sing back then ... no auto tune, no re-takes, no gimmicks, just pure Talent ..He's a counter tenor ... amazing range. We lost him too soon
williamdunphe-bh2pu don't believe anyone, then or now could ever reach the vocals, w/o the usage of autotune. Bobby his voice was heavenly sent. Bobby is dearly missed, gratefully his music is still w/us. As a duo they blended so well together. Loved Bobby's voice, he was heavenly blessed.
@@williamdunphe-bh2pu thank you, they did overall complement each other. Over the years when they were starting out, it was not going to work. Thank goodness they proven that wrong. An afterthought Bobby and or Bill could very well have gone there seperate way and do very well.
Some more for ya... B. B. King - The Thrill Is Gone. New York 1971 The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Hey Joe (1967) James Brown - It's A Man's Man's Man's World 1966 There's SO MUCH that you haven't heard.
Listen to a different genre by Procol Harum - A whiter shade of pale (amazing, but not Bobby) Kd Lang - crying or All I need is the air that I breathe, Roberta Flack- The first time ever I saw your face. So many greats. Brook Benton - Rainy night in Georgia or Boll Weevil, Al Greene- How do I mend a broken heart. So many greats!
My favorite rendition of this song was recorded in 1966 by the great Billy Stewart. Summertime was composed in 1934 by George Gershwin and has been covered by a lot of great artists over the years, including Janis Joplin, Sam Cooke, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald, and others.
@rubbertoe8643 Bobby did put his spin on the classic summertime. It seems that he added a few notes; that were not written in the original song. His rendition of this song does show his range of octaves w/o any problems. He sang any song effortlessly, w/no bother, no strain. Bobby you are nearly missed, your music is still w/us, we are blessed to still be able to listen to it.
Great Reaction! I love Bobby! If you like this you should give Janis Joplin a listen. She does this song, too, but her live version of Cry Baby is amazing!
Try these out for a new listen maybe: ZZtop - La Grange Lynryd Skynryd - I Never Dreamed Steely Dan - Kid Charlemagne Van Morrison - Into the Mystic Great reactions, btw! 😊
They had to be good. There was nowhere to hide. I have to wonder how much talent is being wasted now because they don't have to work, and the producers aren't even looking for people who can sing. They just "correct" them and kill all the soul in the process.
