What a concept, wow in the 60's they would have said something like, " that was really far out man"... yes, to get on stage and actually have real talent. Cool dude... oh Allen to ur comment I say pppptttt. How cliche is that , oh great searcher..
After 4 decades of "gangsta rap", I am glad to see young people, of this generation, finally "discovering" artists like the Righteous Brothers. This was a time, not all that long ago, when singers, like Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield, could actually sing, without any "gimmicks" or "enhancements". They relied on one thing, and one thing alone, which was "talent". No "booty shaking", suggestive lyrics, or foul language were needed. The Righteous Brothers' smooth, melodic vocals, blended perfectly with Phil Specter's, "wall of sound". These factors culminated in an awesome musical style, which literally grabbed you by your heart. This resulted in a dynamic fusion of gospel and rhythm & blues, which we called "Blue Eyed Soul".
After 4 decades of "gangsta rap", I am glad to see young people, of this generation, finally "discovering" artists like the Righteous Brothers. This was a time, not all that long ago, when singers, like Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield, could actually sing, without any "gimmicks" or "enhancements". They relied on one thing, and one thing alone, which was "talent". No "booty shaking", suggestive lyrics, or foul language were needed. The Righteous Brothers' smooth, melodic vocals, blended perfectly with Phil Specter's, "wall of sound". These factors culminated in an awesome musical style, which literally grabbed you by your heart. This resulted in a dynamic fusion of gospel and rhythm & blues, which we called "Blue Eyed Soul".
"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. Considered by most as The Greatest Live Male Vocal Performance In History... I agree. Bobby's use of "Runs" is brilliant. He is the master of the technique and started the trend. 7 notes just to say the word "I".... Their name came when they did a show in a smaller venue and a black man told them…. You two Brothers are Righteous. They created the sound and set the table that all Soul Music fed from for decades to come. 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’ Feelin‘" - "Soul And Inspiration".... They were perfect, awesome, amazing, incredible......
The way they harmonize and the fact their voices perfectly complement each other is on another level...u needed talent back then, just a voice and a mic...no auto-tune etc etc
After 4 decades of "gangsta rap", I am glad to see young people, of this generation, finally "discovering" artists like the Righteous Brothers. This was a time, not all that long ago, when singers, like Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield, could actually sing, without any "gimmicks" or "enhancements". They relied on one thing, and one thing alone, which was "talent". No "booty shaking", suggestive lyrics, or foul language were needed. The Righteous Brothers' smooth, melodic vocals, blended perfectly with Phil Specter's, "wall of sound". These factors culminated in an awesome musical style, which literally grabbed you by your heart. This resulted in a dynamic fusion of gospel and rhythm & blues, which we called "Blue Eyed Soul".
The most played song of the 20th Century. They made such great music. No autotune. Try Soul and Inspiration by the Righteous Brothers. Sadly Bobby Hatfield left us in 2003. The greatest duo of all time. So glad you like it
Both the top two songs of soul and heart inspiration and Unchained Melody we're on musically arranged by Phil Spector in the wall of sound that's what he's known for he made all the hits making singers of the late 50s 60s and early seventies and he did a good job at it as you know he's got these two songs by The Righteous Brothers playing on and on for generations and generations so can't put down a good song kind of keep on playing it
If you cannot understand the music today, that's your failing. It's perfectly understandable to 99% of Americans. Or maybe you're listening to a foreign station.
That song is or was the most played song EVER. The Righteous Brothers were part of the most amazing musical explosion (era) in the history of the world.
After 4 decades of "gangsta rap", I am glad to see young people, of this generation, finally "discovering" artists like the Righteous Brothers. This was a time, not all that long ago, when singers, like Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield, could actually sing, without any "gimmicks" or "enhancements". They relied on one thing, and one thing alone, which was "talent". No "booty shaking", suggestive lyrics, or foul language were needed. The Righteous Brothers' smooth, melodic vocals, blended perfectly with Phil Specter's, "wall of sound". These factors culminated in an awesome musical style, which literally grabbed you by your heart. This resulted in a dynamic fusion of gospel and rhythm & blues, which we called "Blue Eyed Soul".
Another wonderful reaction! It seems that these guys' singing appeals to women in every generation. It was a pleasure seeing you discover this song for the first time. Love your reactions! Here's to your next one! 🙏🙂❤
The beauty of the lyrics, they were poems, the instrumental performance, strings, tambourines, some bongos in the background and the incomparable voices of these two artists, made this timeless masterpiece, not much technology, like nowadays, explore the 60 ‘s and 70’s as a source of music treasures
Hey Lizzie, The Righteous Brothers hit you with their "Thunder (Bill Medley: Baritone Voice) and Lightning (Bobby Hatfield: High Tenor Voice) & they go perfectly together like "Peanut Butter & Jelly," "Mac & Cheese," "Burgers & Fries," "Rice & Beans," "Shrimp & Grits," "Biscuits & Gravy," etc. You get the picture...These guys brought the HEAT, SOUL & FIRE!!! Loved your reaction too!!!
No flash, just heart and soul. That's why this song still blows people away more than 50 years after it was recorded. A true classic. Thanks for posting it.
Saw Bobby Hatfield at the old Academy of Music on 14th St in NYC. The show was billed as the “Righteous Brothers” but Bill Medley wasn’t there, when Bobby came out the crowd booed but Bobby was cool, he explained he didn’t mislead the crowd the venue did. Then he proceeded to blow the roof off the place with his voice. Many believe Medley’s voice was more powerful, Bobby was just as powerful and he had more range. Bobby sang all of their songs singing both his and Bill’s parts. The crowd gave him long standing ovations and he came out for 2 encores. No auto tune back then, just pure talent! BTW, you are a gorgeous woman!
After 4 decades of "gangsta rap", I am glad to see young people, of this generation, finally "discovering" artists like the Righteous Brothers. This was a time, not all that long ago, when singers, like Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield, could actually sing, without any "gimmicks" or "enhancements". They relied on one thing, and one thing alone, which was "talent". No "booty shaking", suggestive lyrics, or foul language were needed. The Righteous Brothers' smooth, melodic vocals, blended perfectly with Phil Specter's, "wall of sound". These factors culminated in an awesome musical style, which literally grabbed you by your heart. This resulted in a dynamic fusion of gospel and rhythm & blues, which we called "Blue Eyed Soul".
Way back from a tv show appearance in 1965. I was 9 yrs. old. This is still an R&B classic today and will always be. These guys aren't Brothers by Blood, as some think, but their name came from some Black artists that heard them performing in a small venue, and said "Hey, you guys are "Righteous!" meaning cool or soulful. That name stuck. Bill Medley (Deep voice) and Bobby Hatfield (Handsome Blonde guy) started the term "Blue eyed soul." It referred to white Bands or artists that sang, and sounded like the Black performers that sang R&B. These guys were huge in the mid 60s through the 70s. They are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Great singers.
I love watching these songs. I remember watching my Mom and Dad dancing to this song and they even use to dance in the grocery stores when this song would come on in the stores. People use to watch thrm dance til it was done. I miss them so much. Dad passed in 2007 and Mom in 2014...
Bill Medley has done songs for other movies, like Dirty Dancing and Major League. Watch those two movies and Top Gun. All good movies with great sound tracks.
If you want to hear Bobby not being soft check out his live solo of Summertime. A couple of lesser known but really good songs are Nobody But You and Substitute.
So cool in this video when Bobby strikes his pose, sitting there like he dont care with his chin on his hand because his babe has lost that loving feeling.
This is some serious "Old School." I was just a Pup when this came out. haha. I really enjoyed your reaction. You appreciate what the artists are trying to do, and your delivery of your reaction is just like melting butter. So smooth, and sexy at the same time. Thank you again.
LIZZY , LIZZY , you kill me yesterday , and today again! Your eyes ! Wooowww , AMAZING and so beautiful. I THINK you are a princess. And thanks again , for your wonderful react , to this video.
They were such a wonderful duo. It is not hard to imagine they started out using their names. They picked up the name of the 'Righteous Brothers' from deejays as a nick name on the soul stations where they were mainly played. I gotta love em!!
Wow, I loved your reaction to this great song. I kinda grew up with these great songs. Glad to know people of all ages still appreciate these early songs. Oh and you're cute especially when you're getting into the groove. I just subscribed.
This song is probably olde than your parents. Music was magic in those days. Let's pray talent like this comes back. BTW, I love your genuine reactions
You said they better go off They didn't go off I did, I fell off my chair. and I owe it to you so thanks again Lizzie for putting these high class acts on your channel stay safe please my dear God bless you I pray
I remember hearing this song when it first came out on WABC radio in Brooklyn NY. Instantly loved it and the violins got me hooked. Thank you for your reaction.
Aren't we lucky that recording was invented so we can still listen to this perfection from when they were in their prime ... it seems weird to be feeling the way we do about two men, one now pretty old and the other has been in the heavenly choir for a long time already. I just love their stuff and when I hear it, I'm still yearning after them like I did when I was a young girl!
I loved the Righteous brothers my whole life, Bobby Hatfield tenor n Bill Medley baritone/bass Bobby died n Bill is still singing. React to some Elvis songs especially Suspicious Minds Vagus 1970, AMERICAN TRILOGY ALOHA CONCERT 1973 was broadcasted around the world and seen by 1.5 Billion people I was there 3rd row center n could not take my eyes off of him. He sang around 700 songs in his short lifetime.He sang RNR, country, blues n Gospel ( he got 3 Grammy awards for his gospel songs. Also react to Elvis " Just Pretend Vagus 1970, The Wonder Of You Vagus 1970, How Great Thou Art gospel song i think it was 1974 n he was wearing a blue suit i love your reaction to the Righteous brothers song.
After 4 decades of "gangsta rap", I am glad to see young people, of this generation, finally "discovering" artists like the Righteous Brothers. This was a time, not all that long ago, when singers, like Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield, could actually sing, without any "gimmicks" or "enhancements". They relied on one thing, and one thing alone, which was "talent". No "booty shaking", suggestive lyrics, or foul language were needed. The Righteous Brothers' smooth, melodic vocals, blended perfectly with Phil Specter's, "wall of sound". These factors culminated in an awesome musical style, which literally grabbed you by your heart. This resulted in a dynamic fusion of gospel and rhythm & blues, which we called "Blue Eyed Soul".
It was just a great time to listen to music. So many good groups. These two were right at the top We got to taking it all for granted back then. Crazy, sad, fun, good times. Thanks for the play.
Did you feel that soft velvet tone reach inside your soul and touch your essence? I sure enjoyed watching a young beautiful woman feel the emotions that once befell upon the old people when we were once young and beautiful. too. This will forever live with you ,.. and nothing you can ever do will make you un-hear such emotions.
Cry it out don't hold it. I love old music I always heard this song but until now I found out who signs it just touches the soul I can't stop listening to it gets me goosebumps and makes a real man cry listen to soul and inspiration will leave you with no words
