Elvis Aron Presley we miss you the most you opened the doors for so many and without you blending gospel rhythm and blues music music would have never been the same Elvis we miss you so much there’s not a day that goes by that we don’t think of you and what you’ve done for the world we love you man!!!
When the Righteous Brothers first recorded this song about music superstars that left us too soon, I loved it, I thought I would revisit it tonight, As expected I loved it once again until the last frame of the video. It is a picture Of Bobby Hatfield who had passed, but not before he recorded this tribute. The picture of Bobby reduced me to tears, You see I was not only Bobby's biggest fan, but we were personal friends. I knew Bobby the legend, Bobby the man, and more than that I knew Bobby my friend. R.I.P. Bobby! Your music lives on..
@@patriciaquinn6377 - If you get the chance, I encourage you to catch Bill w/ new partner Bucky Heard. He's not Bobby; no one can replace Bobby, but the songs are the same & Bill sounds great. Best Wishes.
When I see all these great artists, I can't help thinking how few made it to their senior years. How many died of overdoses, drinking situations etc. At least 3 aircraft deaths, one motorcycle. Being a Rock and Roll legend is fantastic and no doubt had so many great things involved. But damn, seems like it's also a risky life as well.
A truly iconic and timeless song, I know that all the rock n roll greats are up in heaven putting on one heck of a concert. We can add Bobby Hatfield to that list, RIP Bobby you truly are missed such a wonderful voice, we will see you in rock n roll heaven.
With the recent passing of Taylor Hawkins this song came into my mind and had to look it up. so many ,so young and so talented. breaks my heart every time no matter what kind of rock and roll they played, just seems the life style is really hard to keep up with. Love them all!
I have loved this song since it came out in the 1970's. Sad to know we have lost so many great artists since it's release, including Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brothers.
Such a poignant song! I’m 53 and after a long day, Bible study and prayer I’m sitting on the edge of my bed crying w/ my big black dog looking at me like I’m nuts!! This video is 5 years old but this songs verse “ if there’s a rock n roll heaven, well you know they got a hell of a band” was put on my buddy Mikey Sommervilles death notice last year, cross the page from a youthful picture of Mike playing guitar. For all you who don’t know him, Mike was the lead guitarist, lyricist for Head East and wrote songs such as “ love me tonight” and “ never been any reason” He was the most humble, kind, gentle ROCK GOD you could ever have the pleasure of knowing!!! Anyway, just writing to ease my pain of loss over his passing. I can imagine God welcoming smoke into a recording studio up in heaven and Mike walking in to jam w/ Stevie Ray, Jimmy Hendrix, Glen Campbell and Roy Clark to name a few. Rest in peace Mike and Rest In Peace to all the legends up there with you!! Gosh I’m sad!!
Grew up w/music like this and this song was one that always made you stop and think. As life goes on so many leave us. And not everyone who left a mark on our hearts was someone we actually knew...
So many greats now playing "In a hell of a band". Surely Bobby is happy to still be singing. What a magnificent person; what an incredible loss. He was/is so loved through his beautiful voice and soul. thanks for all the recordings you left us,Bobby. We believe in Forever.
Glen Campbell was just added to this list just about 2 weeks ago. You can tell this video took a lot of thought and think that's what people appreciate about it. You can tell it wasn't just thrown together in a couple minutes. Thank you for such a thoughtful tribute!
You did a tremendous job on this video. Shakes me to the core to see how many we've lost, knowing that Bowie and Glenn Frey now belong here. Frightening to think how many more will be taken away in 2016
Unfortunately it is a song that will need to be constantly revised. Critics hated it; called it trite and maudlin. Guess what? It was not written or performed for them. For however long this song is remembered I hope the Righteous Brothers version is the one used. RIP to all 😢⚘
Rock 'n' roll heaven was originally recorded by Sonny Geraci and the band Climax. Sonny and Climax also did the song Precious and Few. Sonny was the lead singer for the group the Outsiders and they did Time won't let me. When the Righteous Brothers got back together this is the first song they released.
How come the updated 1991 is nowhere to be found? There is not one video and barely a mention of it on google. This updated version had Elvis, John Lennon, Sam Cooke, Ricky Nelson and Dennis Wilson among others..
