This is Bobby's song. No one sang it like he did. I was 15 yrs old when I watched him sing this beautiful song on the Andy Williams show in 1965. RIP Bobby! We miss you!!! ❤❤❤❤
Said once and I’ll say it again.....this was when you actually had to have talent. There was no auto tune. You either had it or you didn’t and our generation was lucky as hell !
This song was written [68] years ago for a [1955] prison film titled, "Unchained." The music was composed by multi-Academy Award winning composer Alex North with Lyrics by Hy Zaret. Ten years later in [1965] on the 'Andy Williams Show.' Bobby Hatfield in front of a [live] television audience along with the great performance by the Andy Williams Orchestra. Delivered what many in the music industry considered as the greatest live performance in television history. The Orchestra's String Section was on point with the great vocal talent of the late great Bobby Hatfield. Cannot believe this was on live television [58] years ago. Brilliant!
Fun Fact about Bobby. He was a sports hero in school, and when he was in college he was being scouted for pro baseball, but he chose his music. His nickname was The Blond Bomber. Bobby was unique, one of a kind, a gorgeous man with a beautiful soul, and a voice from heaven. His solos, and there are many, are a win-win, never a waste of time to listen to him. He and Bill were a great team and made incredible music together, but for me, Bobby was the voice that made the Righteous Brothers. Listen to some of his other solo ballads, his songs are addictive, mesmerizing, magic. Was, is, and will always be my favorite singer.
This performance was live no do overs.His performance was sheer perfection. No one will ever do this song like Bobby. So many of us have heard this for years and still gives us goosebumps. HIS voice was from the heavens above Many people especially women were crazy about him.He had it all.
He has the most bluest eyes ever also no one can touch him not even Elvis. All his voice no technical help you don’t have that kind of talent now a days AND THANK YOU FOR NOT PAUSING
As someone said, Bobby set the gold standard. everything about this is perfect. Listen to him with his partner Bill Medley. You've lost that loving feeling" was the most played recording in the sixties and seventies.
One of the greatest performances of ALL TIME. This song came on the radio and stayed a huge hit, for years,. It also became one of the major songs of the Viet Nam era. Soldiers far from home..will she wait? Many did. This became a WEDDING SONG for many..he made it back and she was waiting! When Bobby sang this live, he was 25, and his mother was in the audience. It's really fun to see a new generation experience this voice, this song, this performance. Thank you for sharing!
Bobby Hatfield, what a voice, technically spot in, emotionally charged, and he makes it look so effortless, he was a true legend. Thanks for hitting this live gem guys.
His mother was in the crowd and he stated he was so nervous, singing with her there, have to say our generation had the best music EVER LOVE YOUR CHANNEL
Perfection in every way. This version was better than the studio cut which charted twice. Released as the B side of a 45 (Hung on You) and DJ's liked and played it. Bobby Hatfield was the whole package of good looks,charm, blue eyed soul and phenomenal talent.
Bobby said about this performance that he was so nervous because his mother was in the audience and was seeing him sing professionally for the first time.
The late, great Bobby Hatfield (RIP). One of the greatest, if not the greatest, live performances of all time. Straight up talent and plenty of it. Most definitely one of the most romantic songs ever. Bobby and Bill Medley were such classic crooners. Loved seeing your reactions. Your joy is priceless. 🥰
No auto-tunes. Just a 25 year old young man with a microphone and God given talent. Bobby passed away in 2003. Bill Medley is still performing. The Righteous Brothers were referred to as blue-eyed soul. You need to listen to him sing Ebb Tide and The Brothers sing You've Lost That Loving Feeling and Soul and Inspiration. Many artists recorded this song but nobody can do it like Bobby.
Live version is awesome; I agree, best live song EVER! What gets to me is it is this recording is timeless, innocent, and pure. Great reaction, Thank You!! 🥰
“The Righteous Brothers” are considered by most to be the Greatest Male Vocal Duet Of All Time. I agree. Between Bill Medley’s Lows and Bobby Hatfield’s Highs they can hit every note on an 73 key piano. No other male singers can do that. Legendary. “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’’ was the most played song on radio in the 20th Century "Unchained Melody" - Bobby Hatfield Live 1965 Andy Williams Show (with his mother sitting right behind him) Considered by most as The Greatest Live Male Vocal Performance In History... I agree. Bobby’s use of “Runs” is masterful. He created the style and set the table that all others have fed off of for decades. 7 notes just to say the word “I” is melodic brilliance. Their name came from doing a show near a marine base in So Calif and a black marine said to them…. You two guys are Righteous Brothers. In 1983, in Newport Beach O.C. Calif. Bill and Bobby at the Jolly Roger Restaurant . I was 13 feet away for... "Unchained Melody"- "You've Lost That Lovin Feeling" - "Soul And Inspiration".... They were perfect, awesome, amazing, incredible......
This live version is better than the studio version. This was for a television audience on the Andy Williams show. His mother was supposedly in the audience.
Totally better, Because it has that extra group of notes at the end. The Recording itself is also a masterpiece. Just perfection in beauty, range, breath control depth of emotion imparted. It was like he was making love to the whole audience. On the CD with that 1967 tour he also streams unchain melody with those extra notes at the end and it’s wonderful because I can hear it every day. This is a Bobby Hatfield’s song And always will be. He will never be forgotten. Rest in peace Bobby.
Im biased because I've been a huge fan of theirs since 64 but I believe this is the best live performance ever!!! Bobby Hatfield was one of the greatest singers ever.
This is only half of the duo. This is what you call a professional voice! The dude could have been an opera singer! This was the sound track of my early teen years! 😎👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🔥
GREAT reaction! Thanks for not interrupting the most romantic song EVER MADE. Now try the Righteous Brothers (both of them) on "You've Lost That Loving Feeling"
Talent... not 'auto tune'. I was waiting to see your reaction to that last high note. Imagine doing a song like that live in front of millions of people... he did that.
I was 23 when Bobby sang this live for a Valentine’s Day special. He stood and delivered. No gimmicks, auto tune, smoke machines, half naked dancers, crass lyrics. Just stood and sang his heart out. I can tell you every woman watching fell in love with Bobby Hatfield that night because we felt as if he was singing just to us. I am now 80 and I hunger for a return of this type of sincere, gentle, heart-melting music. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
This song is 59 years old and boy, could he sing it. Thise were the days when live was live, no filters, nothing. Voice went into the mic, through an amp and out the speakers. Simply amazing.
Just one "brother" here, Bobby Hatfield. One of the greatest vocal performances, and in done front of his parents too!! Try Percy Sledge "When A Man Loves A Woman", very romantic.
This is another one that you need to listen to Home Free's version. I actually think that their version is better than Percy Sledge or Michael Bolton's version. Do yourself a great service and listen to it. Only a few minutes out of your time and realize this is Acapella no instruments every noise comes from the guys in the groups voices
My very first concert was the righteous brothers. When Bobby started singing Unchanged Melody the girls were screaming so loud it drowned out his performance.
I love this song and have watched a bunch of reactions. Yours mirrored my amazement and the pure pleasure of listening to that incredible voice. Thank you for your enthusiasm and joy.
My husband and I were married 1960. We danced (my husband an amazing dancer and singer himself) to this so many times and brings back beautiful memories.
The amazing thing is that Bobby had a cold during this performance. Also his mother was in the audience. That little lip bite at the end I think signifies that he was happy that he accomplished a good performance.
I knew you guys would appreciate this performance. This is the definition of a tour de force performance. His voice was amazing no autotune back then. Thank god it was recorded for us to enjoy. If you're interested another reactor recently analyzed Bobby's voice in this performance using pitch monitoring software. Search RU-vid for "Bobby Hatfield's isolated LIVE vocal is on a different vocal LEVEL! Literally!" He shows that his range was 2 octaves in this performance as well as his near perfect pitch.
Thanks so much, guys! Bobby was amazing.. so perfect and so "effortless" - not straining or screaming... also, I heard that he was nervous about this performance b/c his MOM was in the audience... I'm sure she was proud!
This has always been my favorite song of all time and CCR has been my favorite group since I was 8 or 9 years old, I am 60 now and have had the fortunate pleasure of listening to both for over 50 years. You guys have come across the best music of all time.
Righteous Brothwrs first hit was Little Latin Lupe Lu. I went to a teen dance that had live bands and artists promoting their records and the Righteous Broters were there in their Preacher jackets, it was early 60's
This is easily one of THE greatest live performances (by any artist) of all time. ABBA (live at Wembley 1979) singing “The Way Old Friends Do” is another outstanding live performance. As is Procol Harum (live in Denmark) singing “A Whiter Shade Of Pale”. Great reaction guys. ✌️ EDIT: I almost forgot The Bee Gees (live on the Ed Sullivan Show) circa 1969, singing “Words”. It’s probably second only to Unchained Melody.
