How much does Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody [Live - Best Quality] (1965) make on YouTube?
Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody [Live - Best Quality] (1965) · by DiscoBar80
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$0.80/1,000 views for this video), net of YouTube's 45% share. Music and Shorts monetize 10–30× lower than Finance, Tech, and Education. Actual revenue varies with audience geography, advertiser demand, and Premium splits.
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Earnings Trend
Month-over-month estimated earnings
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
December 2025
|
148,694
148.69K
|
$118.96 | |
|
January 2026
|
160,917
160.92K
|
$128.73 | |
|
February 2026
|
184,245
184.25K
|
$147.40 | |
|
March 2026
|
117,417
117.42K
|
$93.93 | |
|
April 2026
|
138,584
138.58K
|
$110.87 | |
|
May 2026
|
150,505
150.50K
|
$120.40 | |
|
June 2026
|
134,862
134.86K
|
$107.89 | |
|
July 2026
|
136,434
136.43K
|
$109.15 | |
|
August 2026
|
173,848
173.85K
|
$139.08 | |
|
September 2026
|
155,565
155.56K
|
$124.45 | |
|
October 2026
|
33,421
33.42K
|
$26.74 | |
| Total | 1,534,492 | $1,227.59 |
About These Estimates
Earnings use 2026 creator RPM data (revenue per 1,000 views, net of YouTube's 45% share). We blend per-category and Shorts-specific rates from public industry reporting.
Example net RPMs we apply:
- Music: ~$0.80 / 1,000 views
- People & Blogs: ~$1.20 / 1,000 views
- Entertainment / Film: ~$1.50–$1.80 / 1,000 views
- Gaming: ~$3.00 / 1,000 views
- Education / Science & Tech: ~$7–$8 / 1,000 views
- YouTube Shorts: ~$0.05 / 1,000 views
Real-world earnings vary with viewer geography, ad demand, audience demographics, YouTube Premium splits, and seasonality.