Righteous Brothers Soul and inspiration reaction:These guys have shown soul has no color
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- čas přidán 16. 01. 2021
- The righteous brother soul and inspiration reaction.To just label this blue eyed soul,would be an insult to the talent of these guys.They can stand toe to toe with any of the great soul singers.
These were the guys who brought us Unchained melody and You've lost that loving feeling.These guys are just pure class.
Enjoy this Righteous Brothers react
Rock and Roll Heaven is another masterpiece.
I agree we're all in this world together colors make no difference. wish more people believed that .
I been to a few of these guys concerts, before Bobby Hatfield passed away, man it was fantastic!
Concur with last comment. American treasure.
I have had the fortune of seeing these guys perform live many times. The first being in 1967. I have found that their songs can evoke emotional experiences. Sometimes the perfection of harmonies, the strength of individual vocals, the instruments combined with beautiful voices, can bring memories and feelings rushing to the mind. I too have shed a tear listening to the musical memories of my youth.
Love your reaction.
If you like this please listen to You've Lost that loving feeling by them you will be amazed. GLAD the younger generation appreciate this music. They were the great duo of all time. They were inducted into the ROCK and ROLL HALL OF FAME in 2003 unfortunately Bobby Hatfield (tenor) passed away a few months after but Bill Melody is still singing and performing today 2022 can you Imagine how many yrs this is.
Yep, That's just "Righteous" brother!
You're so right brother. Stereotyping Sucks and isplain ignorant. Anyway thank you do much for playing this song. It was totally, totally Righteous. Them there White Boys sure can belle. Adios .Amigo. Adios.
You haven't heard anything until you play you've lost that loving feeling
You're watching and hearing Blue Eyed Soul,that is how they were billed
Their vocals were perfect even Live!
You've lost that loving feeling is their signature and most famous song together
Blue-eyed soul they call it. Have you heard "You've Lost That Loving Feeling"?
So love your articulate commentary. From 62 year old white Marine fart. We all have more in common than what is portrayed.
Very intelligent analysis
This song is the reason for "oldies" radio stations. But you actually have to listen to them to hear the music.
This is an Bill Medley production and he did an amazing job.
Harris, even if you don't do a reaction to it,, you should listen to them sing the White Cliffs of Dover. I love that one by them. Thanks for all the music.
Bobby Hatfield is deceased but Bill Medley is still touring with his new partner Bucky Heard as the Righteous Brothers... We saw them recently at The American Music Theater in Lancaster, PA... a fantastic show.
Forget the haters you give great comments and stay happy.
I agree on your statement "we are all just people" - Thank you!
Phil Spector produced "You;ve Lost that Loving Feeling," but this record was produced by Bill Medley after a falling out woith Spector. Medley was able to sucessfuly imitate the Wall of Sound. For another great Righteous brothers single listen to "Ebb Tide," which like "Unchained Melody," is another solo by Bobby Hatfield.
The Righteous Brothers are wonderful, takes me back to listening on the radio and their vinyl. The 60’s & 70’s really were wonderful for music 🎶💎☮️😻🇨🇦
WAIT UNTIL YOU HEAR BOBBY HATFIELD SING "EBB TIDE" THEN YOU WILL KNOW WHAT MADE THESE GUYS SO FAMOUS.
Harri you're the best! My husband and I love your reactions. We're looking at seventy and have heard all this music, My hubby even seen the Righteous Brothers back in the seventies. And even at our ages we're still going out to venues to watch rock bands! WE're gonna die rockin' out with Unchained Melody playing at our funerals! LOL! Thanks much also for your humanity!
🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 I love you Susan! you are so funny..You made me.laugh so hard this morning.."we re gonna die rocking out"🤣😂🤣😂 Amen to that! But not just now yet,you guys are still youngsters..Music really keeps you young..Thanx again..say hi to Romeo for me
Nice reaction!!
I get goosebumps every time I hear them. Great reaction! Love it!
Glad you liked it Angela
Unchained melody was written by a 16 year old boy in the 1950’s. Somehow it fell upon the ears of some Hollywood producer and it was part of the movie score of a grade B movie. A couple years later it was picked up by a vocal group in the early 1960’s becoming a hit.
I greatly enjoy your reactions and commentary.
This is not the best version, the instrumentation detracts from the drama of their voices. Seek out the black and white version on CZcams and you will see that it is on another level.
I know; the background music was quite amateurish and Bill acted like he was a little frustrated with it; he was trying to drown it out!
Phil Spector produced Unchained so I'm pretty confident that he produced this, as well! Well done. 😊
Bill Medley produced this and Unchained Melody 😊. He copied what he’d learned from Specter when he produced this one … it was the first they did after leaving Specter for MGM.
The thing with Righteous Brothers live performance, it is of the same quality as the studio. Same with the Moody Blues.
I revisited this reaction, because I wanted to hear this version again, and was disappointed again. Not with Bill and Bobby, but with the orchestration. It pales in comparison to Bill's production of this song. If you haven't heard Bills production you are missing out on another perfect song by these two greats. It's in black and white but that just makes it more dramatic. I still enjoy your opinions on all the music you react to.
It was actually Bill Melody's his partner that suggested that Bobby do Unchained Melody by himself.
If you're ever in Northern California! Dinner is on me!
Doesn't get better than the righteous brothers for soul and great vocals love the channel your insights r thoughtful and heartfelt thanks
Hari you have great personality.
Thank you Charles
@@HarriBestReactions N.p.
I agree,Harri. In reality,there is only one race,the human race. ✨
If you had heard these wonderful songs before they would not inspire such a feeling of wonder in you now that you can have a true appreciation of what you are hearing. You are now on a journey through the rabbit holes of musical time and there are so many real treats and a wonderful variety of music ahead. You are now hooked and there is no way out. I listened to songs like these when they came out and when I was in the New Zealand Army, and some even became like anthems. My joy in and appreciation for this music has been reawakened by young people like you and that is a real blessing to me and many others. You are right, we are meeting across space and time, most likely never to meet, and yet we are becoming family and love is growing between all of us, and these wonderful talented people, many of whom are no longer with us, are the catalyst. The immortal power of God and pure talent is at work. If you don't mind I would like to suggest you react to a song called "Hurt" by Johnny Cash. I won't tell you anymore because it is better if you don't really know anything about it before you hear it.
Every word you said about music and we all sharing the experience together is how I feel. And Hurt Is heart rending!
You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling is a great song by them
Oh yeah, they were great. So were the Everly Brothers! Please do their songs Let It Be Me and All I Have To Do Is Dream. Thanks, Harri!
I have to do the Everly's
I really appreciate your attitude and the song you're reacting to here.
People are people, well said Harri.
What I find interesting is, in the 1920s and 1930s, music was one of the first venues to integrate blacks and whites. The bands/singers went for talent, not skin color, and great music was produced. Of course, the government stepped in and put a stop to it for a while, but the artists broke out of that again.
I add my voice to those who say that ‘You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling’ is a must listen. It was only the most-played radio song in the Twentieth Century.
Thats crazy
Do you say that on All of their videos? Where did you get that conclusion?
YOUVE LOST THAT LOVING FEELING.....righteous brothers most popular song.....you gotta hear it. AMAZING
I may be wrong, but I believe that both "Soul and Inspiration" and "You've Lost that Lovin' Feelin'" were written by a husband-wife team of Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. I believe that Phil Spector was also credited with writing "You've Lost that Lovin' Feelin'". I understand that "Heart and Soul" was in pre-production with the Righteous Brothers learning the song when the songwriters had a falling out with producer Phil Spector. Because of that, "Soul and Inspiration" was no longer available for production. Some time after that, the Righteous Brothers and Phil Spector parted ways. The Righteous Brothers then approached Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil about obtaining the rights to sing "Soul and Inspiration." They were told "We have something better." That something better was "You've Lost that Lovin' Feelin'". After "Lovin' Feelin'" was produced rights were granted for the Brothers to sing "Soul and Inspiration". According to the internet, Cynthia Weil is still alive. Both she and Bill Medley are 82. Barry Mann is 83.
I am going by memory for most of this. All the details may not be accurate.
I like your comments and your channel Buddy... Your are accurately giving all credits due to the Righteous Brothers. They were great and fantastic making their mark in the music history. Thank you Brother for your fine and warm words......... Aloha and be well ...
New to your channel and love the way you "vibed" to this song! I love your honest reactions and opinions. You are right sir! We all bleed red ! Stop seeing skin color and treat each other as brothers and sisters!
Great reaction
Not crazy about the orch. background, but the beauty of their harmonies overcomes that. Just wonderful.
Great reaction and outstanding analogy.
Glad you enjoyed it..thank you
Well Said!
Either in the future or the past you play You Lost that Loving Feeling and mention the Wall of sound, but these two presentations are done live, no lip synch , so I'm not sure how much of the background music is recorded in the Spector mode. I even detect that Bobby may have forgotten and become confused at the beginning of his talking part that ends in " living and dying ". Anyway, I came to listen and stayed to enjoy three Righteous Brothers songs with you.
You aren't the first reaction person who thought that the Righteous Brothers were black. (I know - you weren't doing that, but it happens a lot.) It always makes me smile, because I know the reaction will be fun. Blue-eyed soul!
Music has no color. Realize too, this was live, no retakes.
There is one that not many have heard of. It's called "If I Ruled the World" by Bobby . Nothing with his amazing voice acrobatics, but one to sit back and hear the most beautiful voice in the world. Also "Somewhere>"
'You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling'- by the RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS was the- 'MOST PLAYED' song of the 20th Century- Beating- ELVIS, The SPINNERS, The DRIFTERS, and EVERYBODY ELSE- with that song being played, more than 6 Million times !!!
They do
As noted below, Bill produced. They had left Specter by this time. I remember this being on the radio so much. I wanted Bobby to say these words to me ( I was 11 )!
Wow! He produced this? Impressive..He was influenced by Spector though..who spookily enough died same day i loaded that video
As good as this was, it pales in comparison to the studio version. Phil Spector had been their producer just prior to them leaving his label when they joined Verve Records, a division of MGM, for this release. Bill Medley produced this song, and he did his level best to reproduce the same Phil Spector "Wall of Sound" technique that Spector was known for, and which helped to shape the Righteous Brothers' sound. (Spector, incidentally, just died last week at the age of 81.)
Anyway, with or without Phil Spector at the controls of this song, it had many of the same production characteristics of the records he produced of the Righteous Brothers when they were on Philles Records. And none of that sound can really be captured in live performances such as the one seen and heard here in this video where the Righteous Brothers were singing along with the live orchestra that was on hand for NBC-TV's "The Dean Martin Show." A nice performance, and one of the rare Righteous Brothers mid-1960s performances captured in color. But to really judge this song, you need to hear the studio release.
The song, incidentally, was written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, the same songwriting duo that penned their classic "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" and their follow-up to it, "Just Once In My Life." That songwriting duo was quite prolific, and is worth a Wikipedia search to see just how many hit songs they composed.
I heard the studio version..unfortunately itbwas blocked..so i had to swap it
@@HarriBestReactions That’s interesting, because there’s a black and white video of them singing it. Other reactors have used it with success. Whoever first posted the video swapped out the live audio with the studio recording with an extended intro added.
@@ProdigyBowlersTour Yea ive seen them.I think im just being too much of a perfectionist.Ill explain.You see,when they block a video,its done in two ways.It can be a total block or a block where its only visible in certain territories.
So you get a told the video is blocked in 10 20 35 45 territories etc.And because my audience comes from all over the world,i don't like that.At times if its a few territories i let it slide.But i think the Righteous one was about 20 territories.Though USA,UK and i think Australia were visible.
It is Phil Spectre
I liked the 9 + standing O for Unchained Melody. I respect it. Don't hand out high grades. If that song doesn't get a 10, probably only one song in history should and I was excited to eventually see you find it. However, I now see that handing out tough grades will continue to bring you grief in all related comment sections... so yeah I wouldn't do that.
I heard it in 1965 when I was 14
Wow Ken! And now you are 40😀
@@HarriBestReactions No you are thinking of my daughters!
The song was written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. Some of their songs just sound better with just Bobby; check out his version of "Ebb Tide". If you want to listen to another strong soulful voice, check out: Bobby Caldwell doing "What You Won't Do For Love". 1979. There's a surprise for you in that one! 🙂
There is another song of theirs that is even better called "You've Lost That Loving Feeling". I think it is their best known and loved song besides "Unchained Melody" I really hope you listen to it, here is the link czcams.com/video/uOnYY9Mw2Fg/video.html.
Who ever thought that soul had color????????????????????????
Blue eyed soul hon
Bill produced this one, he recreated the wall of sound. This orchestra is definitely not, it was Dean Martins band. You need to hear the black and white Bill Medley version.
Exactly Dawna..he recreated the sound..I would bet he used the same musicians too..I was convinced it was Spector
Phil Spector didn’t produce this. This was a live performance on The Dean Martin Show. (You ought to do some of Dino’s songs.). The studio version wasn’t produced by Spector either. They had left his record label and Bill Medley (the deep voiced Righteous Brother) produced it for Verve Records (a division of MGM). He did a great job of replicating the Spector wall of sound. But it’s not there on this live performance with Dean Martin’s house band.
You need to hear their breakthrough hit, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’.” (Look for the black and white video where they’re in silhouette at the start.). It was the #1 most played record on American radio in the 20th century. And for good reason. An all-time classic. It’s the song they sang at their 2003 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
You should watch s movie called The Wrecking Crew (free on CZcams). It’s about the L.A. session musicians that played on about a gazillion hit songs in the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. They were the band on all the Righteous Brothers records (as well as many, many other artists, both solo and group). You’ll be blown away by all the songs they played on. Check it out.
This is not the best version but still great!
Try Ebb Tide, I Believe, Just Once in My Life, For Your Love, Georgia on My Mind. Timing is right for Spector.
The reason Unchained Melody only had one Righteous Brother singing was the other one got Self Righteous and they had to straighten him out. He did get well....🤣
This not a phil spector song it is the first song they did without spector but u can hear his influence
whoever thought "soul" had a color???
Love your comments. When you get a chance, listen to the black and white version when they performed this song live on the Nancy Sinatra show. We are all in this together..
We are indeed😀 That version is actually what i reacted to.But it was blocked.Far better version
Actually that was the TV show shindig with Nancy Sinatra guest hosting
I think you’re on to something.
Um, you’ll need the original studio take to get Specter’s production. This was a kind of light performance. Still great, though. Can’t beat brilliance.
Love you, bud. Play any instruments? You should. Cool guy! 😉
Vocals are great, as usual, but it's missing the Wall of Sound sound. There are other performances, or you can check out the studio recording. You should check it out.
Harri, like a lot of reactors you choose too many live versions, but in most cases like here, they are usually inferior . The studio version gets the full Spector echo chamber and wall of sound treatment. and kills this one. When in doubt ,when choosing between a live version and a studio one, go with the studio version every time! The studio version is also the one that your viewers will be familiar with.
They had left Spector by this time.
I think my favorite by them is "I Wanna Make Love To You"
How would Unchained Melody sound if the two of them sung it together? Honestly, I don't think it would have worked. Do a little search and you can find Bill Medley singing Unchained Melody in his live show in Las Vegas where he has partnered up with a guy named Bucky who sings Bobby Hatfield's parts. Bill does a solo treatment of Unchained Melody as a tribute to Bobby, who died in 2003. It is an entirely different song when Bill sings it. Not bad, just different. Here: czcams.com/video/iV6H0oOCM2Q/video.html
Incidentally, the Righteous Brothers were not the first to record Unchained Melody. It was written for a movie named "Unchained" that was released in 1955. According to IMDb, the movie is about "a convict in a medium-security prison (who) is torn between his need to finish his sentence and (to) get back to his wife and family and his desire to escape the confines of prison." So now the lyrics of "Unchained Melody" make a bit more sense, huh? During calendar 1955, fully FOUR different versions of Unchained Melody appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, including one instrumental version. Perhaps the best remembered versions from that year are the ones by Al Hibbler and Roy Hamilton. There's even an interesting video on CZcams that sort of traces the history of Unchained Melody that includes snippets from most all of the various versions that have charted. Check out the history of the song here: czcams.com/video/LrquswYcwV0/video.html
But it was ten years later in 1965 when Bobby Hatfield made the song his own in a way no one ever had before and no one has since. As for why Bobby sang it without Bill, well, Bill kind of explains it here in this clip, which contains what happened just before and just after the clip you've seen before of Bobby singing the song. czcams.com/video/m0EBs6uRgtw/video.html
You need to listen to the single this is not quite right
Bill Medley produced the song. I don't think they ever did Unchained Melody together. I did how find this version with Bill Medley singing Unchained Melody czcams.com/video/56qWAAV8f_4/video.html . After listening to it, I think if they would have sung it together it would have been great.
Amazing that he produced this
@@HarriBestReactions Yes I also hear him say that he produced Unchained Melody because Spector didn't want to take time with a B-side, but then it was credited to Spector.
Phil spector died this week could do a tribute sometime
Yeah - just heard about Phil... what an amazing producer.. but also what a bizarre and controlling personality... Ronnie had to climb over a fence to escape (lol) - and he threatened John Lennon with a gun ... and all kinds of stories... I do believe he deserved to be in jail.. for the killing of Lana Clarkson... it's hard to separate admiration for talent ... I think Phil was musical genius... from what you learn... also, a creepy, awful, murderer... so... umm... IDK
He actually died a few hours before you posted this comment
He wasnt ok though..i dont think he killed her or did those awful things on purpose.It was the drugs and i think he could have been bipolar as well
@@HarriBestReactions Yes, I know.. that's what I meant when I said "just heard about Phil" --
@@HarriBestReactions Yeah - he was not okay..and had not been for most of his adult life, as far as I've heard.... but his musical genius allowed him to get by with outrageous behavior -- and of course, to afford drugs, drink, and whatever other forms of excess... Ronnie is the ultimate survivor... that girl is still singing -- and she is awesome... (met her about 20 years ago and she was the sweetest thing!) -- RIP Phil...
If you do not want to give another ten do not play EBB TIDE by them or even ROCK AND ROLL HEAVEN!
I'm sorry you got dumped on!
Thanx Margaret😀😀
Yeah there a ten but you could give a 20.lol
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All i want to do is make love to you the best song that Bill Medley sings. Bobby Hatfield song that I love is my prayer. Let it be me is a great tune.
I need to find that Maisie
Google Righteous Brothers Bring It On Home To Me.
I didnt no they covered that song..Gotto do that..thanx
The video you chose was a very poor version...check out the black & white version, with a full orchestra and back up singers.
No. Not with Bill or anyone else. I call this "Bobby's Song" No one could ever sing it like Bobby.
The best thing about being Individual is complimenting each other. At least that's how this old (Caucasian) guy sees it.
Bonnie and Clyde were a male/female duo of criminals who went on a crime spree, how does that relate to the Righteous Brothers? lol
Your comments brought me back to the movie Spinal Tap! 😂😎🔥🔥🔥🔥 I did not like this arrangement of this tune. The band was over powering, it sounds like the brought the tempo up for time purposes of television. It you see the other appearance of this tune. I think it was Hullabaloo. You will understand what I am saying! Oh yeah...their masterpiece is: you lost that loving feeling!
i need to check that out
the backing doesn`t do this track any favours,there`s a better version
The back up band must be the show band and it really sucks.
The black and white version on Hullabaloo is way better than this. The instruments in this are too prominent.
Define Irony: a man whose name is BEST chooses the WORST video of this song! :/
Yeah they do and im white, soul is no color Hari, its stupid ignorance.