Unchained Melody - Wikipedia
WEB"Unchained Melody" is a 1955 song with music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. North wrote the music as a theme for the prison film Unchained (1955), [1] hence the song title. Todd Duncan sang the vocals for the film soundtrack. [2]
Todd Duncan - Unchained Melody (Original) 1955 - YouTube
WEBTodd Duncan performing the original Unchained Melody (1955)
The Real Story Behind The Song Unchained Melody - Grunge
WEBJul 1, 2022 · "Unchained Melody" is a song that was popularized by The Righteous Brothers in the 1960s, but it has reappeared in popular culture and on music charts multiple times over the past 50 or so years. And, the song has been associated with a wide variety of artists and even films, as well.
The Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody — (Official Video)
WEBMusic video by The Righteous Brothers performing Unchained Melody. © 1965 Philles Records.
THE HISTORY OF THE CLASSIC SONG UNCHAINED MELODY
WEBSep 19, 2018 · THE HISTORY OF THE CLASSIC SONG UNCHAINED MELODY. "Unchained Melody" is a 1955 song with music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. North used the music as a theme for the little-known prison film Unchained (1955), hence the song title. Todd Duncan sang the vocals for the film soundtrack.
Unchained Melody - Wikiwand
WEBOrigin of song. In 1954, Alex North was contracted to compose the score for the prison film Unchained (released in 1955). North had a melody he had written in the 1930s and composed and recorded the score when he was asked to write a song based upon the movie's theme. North asked Hy Zaret to write the lyrics.
The Story of... 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers
WEBSep 2, 2021 · What inspired the song? Unchained Melody by Todd Duncan 1955. In 1954, North was asked to compose the score for the prison film movie Unchained. North composed and recorded the score, and then was asked to …
“Unchained Melody” - Songwriters Hall of Fame
WEB“Unchained Melody” is a 1955 song with music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. North wrote the music as a theme for the little-known prison film Unchained (January 1955), hence the song title. Todd Duncan sang the vocals for the film soundtrack.
The best of "Unchained Melody": A love song for the ages
WEBMar 21, 2022 · “Unchained Melody” was first performed by Todd Duncan, the African American opera singer of Porgy and Bess fame. The popular baritone played the part of Bill Howard in the Unchained film. It was an emotionally raw and powerful performance, with him singing just the verse.
Hy Zaret - Wikipedia
WEBHy Zaret (born Hyman Harry Zaritsky; August 21, 1907 – July 2, 2007) was an American Tin Pan Alley [1] lyricist and composer who wrote the lyrics of the 1955 hit "Unchained Melody", one of the most-recorded songs of the 20th century.
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