Oh, you're in for a treat. Nobody does blue eyed soul like the Righteous Brothers.

@murrannlehovitch6204

6 ай бұрын

But Hall and Oates does a close second.

@susanwahl6322

5 ай бұрын

No they don’t.

These wonderful singers were only 25 years old when they sang this song. Classic and incredible.

These two men reached out and grabbed our souls! I’m so glad for you that you have discovered them!

We all need the Righteous Brothers in our lives. No duo like this ever. Bobby is gone but Bill is still alive almost 60 years later. Nice reaction.

"You've Lost that Loving Feeling" was the most played song of the 20th century surpassing the Beatles' "Yesterday" by a couple of million.

They present the song so well. Clean cut, dressed to kill. very sharp. and sing like nobody can.

This is called blue-eyed soul. These guys were the best. Bobby Hatfield with his beautiful tenor voice & Bill Medley with his deeper voice. They were magic together. And remember this is done live. No auto-tuning crap like today. And the songs had meaningful beautiful lyrics. Other great songs by them is "Soul & Inspiration", "Just Once In My Life", "Ebb Tide", "Rock & Roll Heaven" etc.

@GaryNoone-jz3mq

6 ай бұрын

Bill was a baritone.

@jblanton430

Ай бұрын

Glad you told him that.

Love this Nick. Nice to see a younger person appreciate music from my time. Songs seemed so romantic in the 50’s and 60’s. I miss that.

@nickforell1

5 ай бұрын

Thank you Barbara =)

Nick, when you said you needed more of this type of music in your life, it made me realize how blessed my generation was. I was twelve when this came out and so the most amazing music was literally the backdrop of my life, all the way through my twenties. This may have been performed on the Andy Williams show, as Unchained Melody was. Although, there were a lot of those types of TV programs then. Loved watching your reaction!

THE most listened to song of the 20th century.

The music in the 60s especially the Righteous Brothers was such loving, melodious, talent - full, sounds. Their voices blended so well. They were clean, classy guys.❤

4:04 Two voices - perfectly matched in tone, pitch and volume coming together in the dark. Class !

Watching you experience the joy of listening to the magic of the Righteous Brothers for the first time, brought tears to my eyes.... Great job...thanks for the memories!

Bobby singing Ebb Tide so ethereal, Bobby ripping his highs in "Summertime.", Their duo "You'll never walk alone." on the Ed Sullivan show, Their duo 'Your my soul and Inspiration.' Their duo "I just want to make love to you."

@roniboyd613

6 ай бұрын

YES!!!!

I am 77 and so glad I lived in this era!!❤

No AUTOTUNE, just talent. They came at your emotions, even over a 50’s something first jalopy’s A.M. radio, perhaps inspired a lot of “back-seat” baby boomers.

This was the most played song on U.S. radio and TV in the 20th century with over 8.2 million plays.

Nick it was on Shindig. They were on the show from 1964-1966. The reason we have so many of their songs on video is because of this show. I'm very thankful for this show. If you didn't know here is a little history lesson. The Righteous Brothers opened for The Beatles first American tour but left them early to be apart of the pilot episode of Shindig. They were regulars on the show. Their song Little Latin Lupe Lu (written by Bill) was one of Elvis' favorites so he would have his people call the show to have them sing it almost every show.

That was the great Andy Williams introducing them. Enjoy.

That was Shindig. RB were a featured act on the show 1964-66. Every musical act appeared on that show - Beatles, Stones, Supremes, etc., it was great. Music was usually live, unlike shows such as American Bandstand.

No lip sync, no auto tune, just blue eyed soul!

I'm amazed that I was only 11 years old then. I remember their songs so well, incredible as they were. And the Beatles!

@doloresschultz6804

Ай бұрын

Bobby was always the cherry on top of the banana split.❤❤

Happy New Year, Nick! I have known this song my whole life and I am even more impressed with it now. In an age of auto tune, naturally talented and skillful vocalists are to be treasured.

FYI - Bill Medley has a new partner and they are still performing as the Righteous Brothers. They've planned a farewell tour that was to start January 2024. I found a show scheduled for June 6th 2024 in Arlington Texas. Bill still sounds amazing at 83.

This was either on Shindig or Hullabaloo, two shows on TV that presented the latest recordings. The backup singers were part of the show. One of them is Cher.

Simply the best duo ever.

I was a boy, in a car in the carpark of a pub in West London in the early 60s. My relatives had left me in the car with the radio on and THIS came on. It has never left me.

Nice reactions to a Classic song from the Righteous Brothers. Written by Cynthia Weil, husband Barry Mann + Phil Spector. Spector' "Wall of Sound" production adds so much to the song. Timeless and beautiful.

top requeted song of the 20th century.

This song reminds me of my late husband. I thought he was falling OUT of love with me. Instead, he was in the throes of undiagnosed lewy body dementia! I miss him so very, very much :(

Perfection.

Hi, the Righteous Brothers sang that song on a show called Shindig that started in 1964 and ended in 1966 on the ABC Network. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin and Unchained Melody are two of my Moms favorite songs and I remember her watching that show when I was little.

What a beautiful song Thank you very much❤❤

These two were wonderful and many great songs!

This is the.music I grew up with. I was 13 years old in Junior High School. Those years of the 1960s were the most wonderful years of my life.

I grew up around these guys. Just awesome.

Yes, we all need THIS kind of music in our lives..

It’s great seeing my favorite group appreciated by a new audience. I’m going to see Bill Medley again this year and can’t wait! Bill’s latest albums all highlight his love of the blues. For another Shindig spot, check out Night Time is the Right Time with the Blossoms kzread.info/dash/bejne/p4FhlqWOqtPQerg.htmlsi=qIKcytm3uHMPo0Fq. Bill won a Grammy for I’ve Had the Time of My Life, with Jennifer Warnes, which you should also check out.

I've loved the Righteous Brothers my whole life!🥰💖 Together, they have so many iconic, soulful songs.. as well as solo songs while they were together. In addition to "(You've Lost that)Lovin' Feeling", some of my favorites are "You'll Never Walk Alone"(Ed Sullivan show is a great recording of that).. "Soul and Inspiration".. "Just Once In My Life"(written by Carole King/Gerry Goffin, & Phil Spector, who produced much of their recordings).. "Rock and Roll Heaven"(AWESOME Song; they've updated the song at least once to include more rock & roll legends who have passed since the song's initial release).. And many more! Some of their solo hits included Bobby's "Unchained Melody"(famously used in the movie "Ghost") and "Summertime"... Bill's "I Just Want To Make Love To You"😍; "Brown-eyed Woman"; and in '87 the theme song from the movie Dirty Dancing, "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" which was a duet with Jennifer Warnes; it earned Bill & Jennifer a Grammy award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with vocals! Btw, a young Cher was among those who sang backup vocals on "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling"!😉 Other Interesting facts: The Righteous Brothers opened for The Beatles in their first U.S. tour! They also opened for The Rolling Stones on their American tour in late '64! (Per Bill Medley in an interview)They got their name while they were playing a little club in Santa Ana called "John's Black Derby".. Some black U.S. Marines from El Toro Marine Base had been told that there were these 2 white guys singing R & B/Soul kind of music at the Black Derby and they should check it out; at that time, white singers were mostly known for the "Beach" sound of music, like "The Beach Boys", "Jan and Dean", etc., "Soda Pop" music. A few of them Did go check out their show, and they couldn't believe how great they were; and at the end of a performance, one of the black Marines stood up & shouted, "That was Righteous, brother!" After that they'd greet them with "Hey righteous brothers, how you doin'?" Bill and Bobby had been trying to think of a good name & had toyed around with a couple different ideas, but hadn't really found one they liked until they heard those comments. Bill laughed in an interview and said they'd never think to use that name themselves as it was generally considered a slang term black people used, they would feel sheepish appropriating it.. they didn't want to appear presumptuous or full of themselves, lol! But after those black Marines referred to them that way they thought.. "Why not, it's a great name, lol?!" And the rest is music history. Also, the term "Blue-eyed Soul" was first used by black DJs to describe the Righteous Brothers; after they became popular, it became a general term for any white singer/group who sang what was then considered "black" music. This is probably only interesting to me, lol☺️ but I went to the same high school as Bill Medley, Santa Ana High, in Santa Ana, Orange county, Calif.(though not at the same time; Bill graduated in '58, I was born the next year😉) Thanks for your wonderful reaction to The Righteous Brothers and I hope you'll continue to check out their music, Nick; you're one of my top 3 reactionist(would that be the term?🤔😄 You're reactions are so enjoyable to watch - sincere, informative, heartfelt.. you call 'em like you see 'em and I appreciate you and your channel!😊

@CarefulSteps1

6 ай бұрын

you did a great recap.... thank you so much. i knew some but not all that you have stated. my heart breaks that bobby passed so early... so much going for him.... heartbreaking. and now watching bill, i tend to think of him and his boys finally getting some answers re his ex wife's murder. what a wonderful duo they were.

@Aurora-tp3dy

6 ай бұрын

I would make a correction: Bill dropped out of school as soon as he could. Wasn't uncommon back in the '50s. (Sad to say, a high school drop out from that time was probably better educated than a lot of today's college students. The state of modern education. I digress.😊) Not telling tales, he talks about I himself. And, as he says kids DON'T do that. He made sure his son and daughter, at least, finished high school. Edit: The second son that is talked about was Karen's from her second marriage.

You are My Soul and my Heart's Inspiration is a great one too.

If you leave me now by Chicago rang the same bells in the 1970s. If you need it have a listen.

You would also enjoy their gorgeous song, 'Soul and Inspiration'. Bobby is a counter tenor and Bill is a bass-baritone, in voice.

Nick, The Show was Shindig .I was at the taping of “You lost that loving feeling “ 1964 or 1965. I was 11 or 12. Great Talent

The songs back then always told a story ❤

It was on Shindig, a show in the 60s. And one of the backup singers? Cher!

Listen to Soul and Inspiration, also You'll Never Walk Alone.

Nick if you haven't already: catch them doing 'You'll never walk alone', Soul and Inspiration, Rock and Roll Heaven or Hung on You together. There are many others but these just came to mind.

Yes my young friend! This was probably on American Banstand! Nothing like the music in those days! I’m 69 and loved those days of phenomenal music! Glad you all are rediscovering and appreciating this great sound!

Whoa! I've heard people quoting the lyrics, but didnt know where they came from. Thanks!!!

BMI ranked as radio's most requested and played song of the 20th century.

To answer your question of the show they were on, they were regulars on Shindig! which ran from 1964-1966. In this copy, the uploader slowed the video down & swapped the live audio with a stereo version of the studio recording. The original hit was a mono Wall of Sound production by Phil Spector. The actual live audio in the original video has so much star struck girl screaming that the uploader swapped it for the stereo studio version, which is why the background strings are the only thing in the right track & blare loudly in your ear.

Great reaction! Thank you so much for this.

Happy New Year. They were the Best. You have to listen to Soul And Inspiration now. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

@nickforell1

6 ай бұрын

Happy new year!!

This is pure Music...... Ilove your Feeling of Music

A trip back to my high school days. I'm sure we were watching this performance on Shindig that very evening 😊 Thanks for posting

@nickforell1

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Left you a message a few days ago I said I struggled to listen to current music I have found one singer he busks on the streets of London he is superb I can listen to him all day you should listen to him he is equal to some 60s he is on you tube ❤

There was no other! Glad you enjoyed them. Brought tears to my eyes!

Blue-eyeed soul at its best!💕They were the first concert I attended nearly 60 years ago! Loved them then, love them now!💕 Enjoy!

It truly is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. If you're still open to suggestions, I think you should listen to 'while my guitar gently weeps' by the Beatles (writer and lead vocal: George Harrison)❣️

The show was shindig, had some amazing talent!

BOOM 💥😊

I love it when music from my teenage years can impress your age group its just a shame that current music cant do it the other way round im sorry but current music does nothing for me ❤

Now you need to hear Bobby sing " Summertime " and Bill sing " All I Want To Do Is Make Love To You".

The most requested song on the radio in the 20th century.

Loved watching you enjoy this so much!! 👏👏👏

I used to have their album but I lost it and it broke my heart.

The show was Shindig and it was live but for this video someone faded out all the girls screaming through the whole song. In this you can hear Bobby Hatfield's crystal clear notes without a head cold like he had in Unchained Melody. There is a good KZread compellation of some of their Shindig appearances. You even get to see these two clowning around playing keep away with the microphone. They were as funny as anyone else's comedy routine. Thank you for being a part of keeping their legacy of greatness alive for the newer generations.

Recorded on the ABC hit prime time series called “Shindig!” The Righteous Brothers had been the opening act for The Beatles’ first American tour, but left it when producers of Shindig! made them the offer to become one of the regular, recurring house acts on Shindig! Since Bob and Bill were from Southern California, not far from Hollywood where the show originated, it was only natural that they would jump at this golden opportunity. Not to mention the fact that if the show became a hit (which it did), they would gain a level of exposure that not even being on the bill on the Beatles national tour could give them.

Such a beautiful song!❤❤ Awesome reaction!!❤❤👍👍👏👏. Happy New Year Nick!!🎊💥🎉

@nickforell1

6 ай бұрын

Happy new year!!

No auto tune back then, just real voices. If someone could not sing you knew it right away. I have this on a 45 rpm record. That was either American Bandstand or Ed Sullivan Show

Have you listened to their, Your my soul my inspiration? another great one

Dude, your next video has to be " Soul & Inspiration " 1965' Nancy Sinatra introduces them and it is as good as this is.

what a great song sung by the best

You should also check out their song "Soul and Inspiration" awesome song by The Righteous Brothers.

I’d like to see your reaction to “Too Much Heaven” by the BeeGees. They are brothers who have written all their own songs and their harmony is beautiful! This song was from 1979 I believe.

Maybe if you love an incredible voice you would like to listen to Park Hyo Shin singing one of my favourites, Breathe, also Sound of Winter or any of his songs. His voice is superb, the emotion he puts into his songs is unsurpassed in my opinion. I have always loved the Righteous Brothers.

They were so great

My grandma absolutely loved them. She called them The Dynamic Duo 😊❤ Happy New Year 🎉🥳🎊

Nick if you like this look for Soul & Inspiration the harmonies might be even better.

Happy New Year Nick! You picked a great one by the best of blue eyed soul The Righteous Brothers. That song was produced by the late Phil Spector who was instrumental in producing for the Ronettes and a whole list of greats from the 1960's.

@nickforell1

6 ай бұрын

Happy new year!

@trumpetingangel

6 ай бұрын

Yes, you can hear that "wall of sound" as the song swells!

A great great singer - Sarah Vaughn- once in a while and more. I ove Bobby above all.

The program they were on was Hullabaloo. The program was on weekly devoted to music of the time. It was fun to watch.

@pharamathews5152

5 ай бұрын

Hullabaloo where Nancy Sinatra introduces them is where they sang 'Soul & Inspiration". This TV show is Shindig where they were regulars from 1964-1966. Lots of videos of The Righteous Brothers singing on Shindig,

This was live on the show Shindig in 1964!

Love this reaction! They are incredible

and played in the movie Top gun

Nick!! YOU are the source!!! I don’t know how I landed here but thank you. Watching you hear for the first time is almost as fabulous of my first time I heard it. Fresh and lovely you are! Now do yourself a favor and go watch Top Gun. You will be glad you did!

@nickforell1

5 ай бұрын

Thank YOU Kim

I love your reactions and comments to Righteous Brothers, " You've Lost That Lovin Feeling" ❤

Love your reaction! ❤

You should listen/react to "You'll never walk alone", again by the Righteous Brothers - phenomenal!

Bobby is a contra tenor and Bill is a baritone. They have a crazy range between them!

It was on the t.v. show " Shindig "

For a change of pace, you must hear the Righteous Brothers sing "I Just Wanna Make Love to You."

I wonder if you might like The Walker Brothers, with No Regrets. Love from Scotland.

MASTERFUL!

Top Gun!!

Those were the days when people took rehearsals seriously.

Someone already mentioned this was from shindig but it was remastered. They have some great songs on shindig. Little latin lupe lu was their first hit. It was a rocker.

Little known comment, one of the background fingers was a young lady named Cher

Love your reaction... for some reason, Band of Gold comes to mind. Just a suggestion.

Listen to "Soul and Inspiration"