See my REACTION to the Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody 

The reason this live version is so much better was because when he started to rehearse with the orchestra he realized how great the accoustics were in that studio. He told them he wanted to make some changes. You heard the differences for yourself. I think that lip bite and smile at the end was because he was right. It turned out exactly the way he wanted it to sound. Plus his mom was there to watch him do a live performance for the first time.

This is one of the best live performances there has ever been. Been a singer and into all my life, I am 66, and I have never found a better one. And that is true voice on the highs, not a falsetto.

I've been watching a whole bunch of young people first reacting to this performance. By and large, it's like watching a group of people emerging from the desert and discovering there's such a thing as water.

That "piece" that we've lost, Chad, is called pure talent! No auto tune, no gimmicks...just pure talent.

A lot of people know the song, but SEEING him sing it is another world apart. He just stood there. So effortless and so much connection with the lyrics! No one compares to this. Said to be a master class for live performance. I was 15 when he sang this, It was the ultimate slow dance at all those sock hops. All those lucky guys back then huh.

"Is that even possible?" is one of the best comments yet on the 50+ reaction videos of this Masterpiece Performance ...

Bobby owns this song. His range is phenomenal. 🙌🙌

This performance was done in 1965 LIVE (singing by Bobby while the other member of the duo Bill arranged the music and played the piano) .. this was more than 25 years before the movie “Ghost”!, Just pure raw talent, no auto-tune, no naked dancers on the stage, no smoke or mirrors .. just “blue-eyed soul” ... please read my detailed comment below ...

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 write because we're still together and she still puts up with my singing. With 4 children and 7 grandchildren, we got busy on 3 of our baby's when I was home, we adopted the young afghan woman and her 2 daughters at the end of 2015 after they saved my life in Afghanistan (a story for another time), and we are so much better for having them, we love all our family and that is our strength. I served my Queen and Country for 34 years in the Royal Marine Commandos and later in the British Special Forces, and then 2 years in hospital, and she stuck by me even though I'm mainly 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.

One of the greatest live performances everr. Broadcast live to millions on the Andy Williams Show. No edits; no autotune; no sampling; no filters; just pure unadulterated talent.

This is one of those moments that will live on in memoriam. This epic live performance of composer's Alex Norths [1955] 'Unchained Melody' done back in (1965) on the 'Andy Williams Show.' Provides us with how great the 'Andy Williams Orchestra' was. The arrangement of having the strings (violins and Cellos) section prominent in this version gave for what I consider the greatest rendition of this beautiful ballad I have ever heard. The violins were kicking it in this version...And then you add one of the greatest tenors in rock and roll history in 'Bobby Hatfield.' And together they have created one of the greatest live performances in television history. This performance alone cemented Bobby Hatfield's legacy as one of the greatest tenors in music history. What you just witness was greatness! May he rest in peace.

Love that lip bite at the end. He knew he nailed it!!!

He and partner Bill Medley is arguably the best duet in music history.

The note he hits at the end of this song is a note very few people can reach.

I received a newfound appreciation for this crowned jewel of a song.... seeing this live performance. Bobby Hatfield’s vocal range was stellar ! The passion, poetic, fire, love personified! ⭐️🔥💛

BOBBY HATFIELD owns that song. Many have covered it, including ELVIS and The Supremes. No one touched or ever will touch BOBBY'S performance on that ANDY WILLIAMS show. ETERNAL GRATITUDE BELOVED BOBBY HATFIELD 🙏🏽💚😇👏🏿👏🏻👏🏾👏🏻👏🏿👏🏻

That's our Bobby. Absolutely incredible. No one ever came close to his amazing talent. Bobby sang all his songs with feeling, passion from the depths of his soul. Women wanted him and men wanted to be him.

Very few HUMANS had the RANGE of Bobby Hatfield. He was an exceptional talent. YES...HEAVENLY. EXACTLY.

THE DECISION FOR BOBBY HATFIELD TO DO THIS SOLO WAS THE CORRECT ONE. TIME PROVED THE DECISION TO BE CORRECT BOBBY HAD THE GREATER VOCAL RANGE THAN BILL MEDLEY. HE SUNG THIS SONG SOFTLY, SWEETLY, SMOOTHLY, SENSUALLY AND WAS SOUL GRABBINGLY BEAUTIFUL, PURE AND CLEAN AND YES THIS SONG WAS A PERFECT MATCH FOR THE FILM "GHOST". BOBBY HAD "MOVIE STAR" GOOD LOOKS AND ALONG WITH HIS VELVETY GREAT VOICE WAS ATTRACTED BY GIRLS THEN AND NOW. THIS SONG WAS SUNG IN THE OPEN WITH NO TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - JUST A PUNY MICROPHONE. I HAVE HEARD MANY VERSIONS OF THIS SONG, BUT BOBBY'S IS THE BEST - HE OWNS THIS SONG. THANKS CHAD FOR YOUR "REACTION" FROM EMILIO IN ADELAIDE CITY IN AUSTRALIA (COVID FREE)

Performed lived on The Andy Williams Show. Pure talent, nothing more. Back in the day when you either had it or you did not. And he def had it.

What did you just witness? You witnessed pure, unadulterated, talent. You essentially said that his singing was otherworldly, heavenly and you are right. Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to give a straight from the heart, thoughtful commentary. You are well appreciated. Also, you’re very cute.

The song was written for a 1955 movie titled "Unchained". It's about a prisoner hoping his love was waiting for him. Bobby Hatfield had serious stage nervousness especially that night since his parents were in the audience. The little lip bite and grin at the end was him knowing he nailed it. When the song is played in movies, (Ghost and Top Gun both, I believe), were from the studio recorded version. This live performance was one of the few times any live performance has so completely surpassed the taped rendition.

You just listened to a male angel. Pure talent.

Legendary Righteous brother the great late Bobby Hatfield!

It's all him no Autotune just power 😎🎤🎼

I was 15 when I watched this live on the Andy Williams Show with my parents. I started collecting their vinyls in 1965 and started listening to them in 1962.

You've heard the song, but what you hear in this video isn't the same version. To me, it's even more brilliant.

This IS Mr. Super Talented Bobby Hatfield!!! He's so great he can give even men chills!!! I sighed then & I'm STILL sighing!!!! Sighhhh 🌹❤️ They put out super music!!! Just like Elvis. All TALENT!! No help from any gigs today. Learn more if them & study them & ENJOY!!!! Pay it forward too!!! Sighhhh I'm still listening Mr. Bobby & you still give me your wonderful talented voice that gives me fever!!!! Enjoy!!¡! 🌹❤️💐💐💐🌹❤️

Bobby have you created a masterpiece which will stand for all time

In 1965 I was just nine years old. When I heard this song I became aware of a whole other dimension of love. I remember thinking "maybe some day there would be a boy who could love me like that!!!! "Got goosebumps then and every time I've heard that song since then.

THAT PERFORMANCE BY BOBBY HATFIELD IS WHAT WE NOW CALL "X-FACTOR PLUS". SUCH VOCAL CONTROL AND MUSICAL GREATNESS. SO AMAZING AND SO BEAUTIFUL

"Angelic" might be the most common word to describe Bobby's voice in these reaction videos. He could sing anything--in addition to the other suggestions here, you'll enjoy listening to him sing "Something's Got a Hold on Me" (wailing blues), both Bobby & Bill belting out soulfully: "Try To Find Another Man" (original), "Turn on Your Love Light," "Island in the Sun," "Harlem Shuffle," more blues duets like "Crying Blues" and "The Blues" (originals) and other Bobby solos that improve on the original versions: Great Pretender, Only You, Ebb Tide, Come Rain Or Come Shine, etc., etc., etc.

I have listened to dozens of reactions to this song and yours is one of the best. There is a purity and integrity in this song and performance. He is singing to his one love, not to any female any time anywhere. He's very sincere about his true love. Yes, we need to get back to that God place within where the peace, love, truth and beauty live. Thank you for your observations.

The caliber of talent back then was phenomenal. The love and respect for the music was on a different level. Now a days it's just write the song and get it out to make money.

Yep, Chad! thank you -- the amazing Bobby Hatfield -- he actually was nervous to sing this b/c his MOM was in the audience (also, I read that at some times he suffered from "stage fright" - though you wouldn't know it here_) ... lol -- I'm sure Mom was proud -- what I love about his singing is that he is virtually effortless -- he doesn't strain or scream -- he just hits those notes as if it's nothing...

Bobby was the real deal. He was unique, with a voice straight from heaven and a personality that made you just want to stop whatever you were doing and watch and listen. He was hypnotic, mesmerizing, and addictive and the best performer I have ever watched and listened to. Just a bit of side information, he could have been a pro baseball player, he was being scouted, but chose his music instead. I'm glad he did or we would not have had this one of a kind, heaven sent voice to listen to!

This song became an anthem of our servicemen in Vietnam to their wives and girlfriends Hoping they would still be there when ..if..they made it home. So blessed to grow up in this era of music. All women love to slow dance to this song…especially with someone special.

Bobby nailed this song! Perfection....pure talent! I was in high school when this song came out in 1965. I watched him perform this song on the Andy Williams show in 1965! Thank you for enjoying this performance!

You're not going to offend anyone by saying he does or doesn't sound like Elvis. He's not meant to sound like Elvis, he's meant to sound like Bobby Hatfield.

Loved your comments and reaction! Yes Serenaded by the gods. Bobby Hatfield pouring his heart and soul into every note.. This + Incomparable vocals make it the ultimate performance of a Love Song Ever! Magical! ❤️👏

Elvis sang a cover of this and is fabulous, but Bobby owns it! Keep reacting to more of the Righteous Bros. songs! You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feeling is awesome!

It never got any better than that and never will. I just LOVE Bobby and this version of HIS song. RIP Bobby.

I grew up in that era and remembering the young ladies saying his voice was like VELVET,BUTTERY SMOOTH his sang with all his HEART AND SOUL THAT IT WOULD PULL YOUI IN!

The quintessential love song and it LIVE. No one can sing it like Bobby Hatfield. Many have tried. This was actually written in I think 1955 for a Prison movie. You put him and Bill Medley together and you have the greatest duo of all time. I remember when this actually came out . I was 15 at the time. You want more? Listen to them do Soul and Inspiration, You’ve lost that Loving Feeling which was the most listened to song of the 20th Century. Also Rock And Roll Heaven, Ebb Tide. Thanks for playing that timeless classic

Bobby Hatfield did this song solo. NO one will ever do this song like him. ARTISTS before him and after him have done this song but no one will ever do this song like Bobby. This performance was live sheer perfection. Many fell in love to this and with him.Bobby and Bill did solos in their careers.Each had their style Bobby was tenor and Bill was the baritone voice they shouldn't have blended together but they did and it was pure magic. Same for their solos.They were inducted into the ROCK and ROLL HALL OF FAME in 2003 unfortunately Bobby passed away a few months after. Bill Melody still sings and performs today.

Elvis wished he could sing like Bobby Hatfield...

Appreciate your reaction. That you understand how great Bobby's performance was in this clip.

I love how people always stop in the beginning, saying how great it is, before he has even started to really use his voice. And you can't stop thinking: "Just wait for it, this NOTHING compared to what's about to come "

Bobby Hatfield was a 4-octave tenor. Lovely voice. He's 25 yrs old here. He made this song a hit a second time when he sang it years later in the movie "Ghost " First artist to ever do this.

2 full octaves in this song and effortlessly. And no autotune ;-)

I can see your appreciation for this great artist--this is a classic that many generations have loved, and ladies will swoon as Bobby Hatfield performs this beautiful love song. This is what I see as perfection and there is no one who can match his unique style, so filled with heart and emotion. He has many more solos I believe you will enjoy--all on You Tube--All his songs show a different side to this one of a kind talent. Hope to see your reactions to some of these. Thanks, Cathy

Bobby killed this live performance.

Angels are real!!

Bobby performed this on the Andy Williams TV Show. It was Valentine's day, hence the pink suit. His mom was watching him perform live for the first time so he was nervous. He ended up giving the greatest live performance ever. I bet he didn't have a clue how much an impact it would make.

Pure talent!! This is Bobby’s song. Bill sang the title song Time Of My Life in the movie Dirty Dancing

This song was a hit twice in1965 and 1990. They were the greatest duo , no one else was ever as good, or ever will be.

The best love song of the history. Bobby the best.....

Yes, it is possible! With Bobby Hatfield it is! What a voice he had! Really miss it!

Yes, it was in “Ghost”. If you like Bobby Hatfield in this , wait to you hear “You’ve Lost that lovin’ feeling”, “(You’re my) Soul and Inspiration”. And for Bobby showing off in “What I’d Say”!

Live performance hearing Bobby Hatfield's incredible voice and talent!

A man with a 4 octave range with no effort ever.

I agree with you! Bring it back!

Bobby Hatfield was a rare voice. Often called a tenor he was actually a countertenor/sopranist with a four octave range. The last note in that song was probably a C6.The days where a single voice, performed live without the "showboating" could mesmerize an audience like Bobby could are gone. He's missed.

Grew up with the Righteous Brothers in the early 60s. Use to see then all the time growing up in Pomona Ca when they were first starting out. Two songs that where big for them in the early days that nobody talks about were "My Babe" & "Little Latin Lupe Lu"

Yes, this song featured in “Ghost”, and another Righteous Brothers song, “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling”, was featured in Top Gun.

Duke Ellington talked about music back in his day. He in essence assigned blame for what happened to MUSIC. He referred to producers and record label executives who were always looking for what they felt could be popular. Ellington said when the talk was about popularity, what they really meant was money, not music. I think this live performance, captured forever on video tape, proves Duke's point!

Bobby performed this live. No autotune

Great reaction to one of my favorite songs ever. Besides those already mentioned, I suggest the Righteous Brothers "I Just Wanna Make Love to You," "Just Once in My Life," and the live performances of "Summertime" (another Bobby solo) and "Bring It on Home to Me."

On live TV in front of a TV studio audience (including his mother, apparently). One man, One mike, No studio, One take, BAM! Beautiful. Surely close to perfect.

That's exactly what I thought "is that even possible". Voice of an angel. Could be the best live performance ever by a solo male vocalist, the purity of his voice and he was in total control all the way through. Puts a lot of today's music to shame ... so much of today's music sounds manufactured whereas this was completely genuine, straight form the heart.

Oh Bobby ❤️❤️❤️

This song was written in the 1950s, and was the theme song to a little known film called "Unchained". It is sung from the perspective of a man who goes to prison, and throughout all those years in prison, he thinks of his lover on the outside, and the time when they will be together again.

No me canso de escuchar esta cancion y su explicacion es excelente ciertamente ya no hay esta clase de musica cuanto añoro esa epoca saludos desde Guayaquil Ecuador

Bobby Hatfield is incredible with this song which was the theme in the movie "GHOST" with Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze!

One of the MOST BEAUTIFUL VOICES ever. Beautiful song.... beautiful man. Gorgeous

I believe Bobby's version is the only one to chart at number 1. You should checkout the live '64 video of You've Lost That Lovin Feeling, (Your my) Soul & Inspiration also. On the same program that this song was preformed they preformed a fun song with the shows host Andy Williams called What'd I Say.

This is known as stand and deliver. And, he did. Love your reactions. Spot on. Jonny was fabulous. I am 80 years old and still get a thrill from his live performance. Thank you.

Love your reactions so natural this is an amazing song and never ever get talent like that today x

Hi there Chad L. Summers. I hope this finds you Well and reasonably Happy. That being said... Isn't this just Amazing?! Somehow the Angels and Dreams got together, all at once & at the same time for this performance to unfold. Thank God that we had the technology available, at that time, to record this in such a way that we are able to enjoy it and be a part of it today! I recently read that this song, "Unchained Melody." has been covered by more than 607 different artists throughout the years and while that is pretty amazing by itself, what surpasses that is the fact that the only version that anyone ever hears, is this one! This Song and Bobby Hatfield were made for eachother. I still get emotional, every time i see and/or hear this. I, of course, have to stuff those emotions down, so it can't be seen, but it's not always easy. Thank you for sharing this with the reast of us. Don't ever doubt if you are appreciated, because you certainly are. Take care and... Keep Smiling... Cheers...

Great singers can usually sing one octave, but a musician recently said that Bobby’s range is 1-1/2 octaves, and he demonstrated others. He leaves me breathless when I hear him sing this song.

"Is that even possible? Wow" Great question...and exclamation! Can you believe how lucky we are that this was captured!!!!!!

The greatest performance of all time. Totally effortless!

Just witness? You just witnessed one of the most amazing live performances (unenhanced) ever made. He was astonishing, amazingly talented.

Thank you for going back then....I grew up to this kind of music...brings back memories

How much devotion and effort went into making your video so wonderful and beautiful, it moved me like this. Even if many years pass and everything changes without a trace, I hope that your wonderful and wonderful video will never be forgotten. Thank you to the universe-like algorithm that made it possible to watch a good video at this time. The autumn wind blows softly and a blue landscape is seen by the window today, giving a heart-fluttering feeling. I comfortably watched your videos on my small phone while holding a guitar in my arms and drinking a hot Americano while looking out the window. The scent of your video still lingers in the early morning cafe window while I am watching your video, so I play the guitar and play the harmonica. I would like to say to you that it is a very strangely attractive quality where you can clearly feel the colors of your video. Thank you for making it such a happy time. From the time when you accidentally led me into the video you made on the night when the morning mist was blue... Your video gave me only one great happiness. Your video stories on my phone right now are so dreamy and give me great joy. I am amazed at the excellence of your skills and thank you for taking the time to warm my heart and make me feel comfortable with your sincerity and hard work in watching the video.

I like your reaction at the end there - "was that even possible? What did I just witness?" Love it!

Anyone that says they DON'T get goosebumps from this song. Pure psychopath. You witnessed talent. No auto tune.

Sin palabras,es realmente increíble la tremenda voz , talento puro , realmente una obra de arte, maravilloso!!!

"You've Lost That Loving Feeling" in the movie Tom Cruise standing next t the jukebox in the bar! I have been to the bar in San Diego where they filmed the movie and it still looks the same!

Back in the day we were leaving their show and I said the applause was deafening and she said that the applause was loud but all the panties hitting the stage was louder lol maybe lol

You are right about the music being filled with feeling and they really put there hearts into the songs. You don't see it that much today unless it country music and that just isn't the same anymore either. Bobby Hatfield had a world of talent. His voice was so pure and effortless that it just flowed out and there was no strain to sing and hold the notes. They sang from the heart and you could tell that. Bill Medley was the same. They were an amazing duo and there will never be another like them. There version of Unchained Melody will never be done better.

Thank you for your wonderful reactions! Thank you for your passion and honesty, and expressing the greatness of that song and Bobby’s voice!❤

Finale is enough to blow your ears off

He nailed that shit, right :)

Soul and Inspiration. See both brothers. Awesome!!

Great reaction Chad. I haven't seen a better reaction than yours. You said it all.

Beat song ever recorded! He was awesome!

I’m embarrassed to say that I had these guys mixed up! I thought this was Bill Medley…obviously wrong! In any event, they were a perfect match vocally. Love their music!

In the months that have passed since you first reacted to this song, and Bobby's performance, have you heard any song or any artist to equal Bobby? I think not. because there isn't. This man raised the bar for every performer, and none of them could get over that bar.

Fact is everyone should know this song there's been over a hundred different artists cover this very song over the years.