First recorded in 1955,ย Unchained Melodyย has cemented its place as one of the greatest songs of all timeโa timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate hearts across generations.
What many may not know is that this iconic song was originally written for the filmย Unchained, a poignant story of a prisoner torn between serving the rest of his sentence or escaping to reunite with his loved ones. The songโs hauntingly beautiful melody and lyrics perfectly captured the emotional weight of the filmโs theme, making it an instant classic.
Composed by Alex North with lyrics by Hy Zaret,ย Unchained Melodyย became one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century. While its original rendition was powerful, it was The Righteous Brothersโ soulful version that skyrocketed it into cultural immortality.
