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"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]
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Stirrat wrote the words to "Unchained Melody" in 1936 when he was on a summer scholarship at Yaddo’s Triuna Arts of the Theatre School. It was there that he met North, who composed the music. North, a composer and accompanist for a modern dancer at the time, was on the staff.
Sep 2, 2021 · Who wrote 'Unchained Melody? The ballad was written in 1955, with music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. What inspired the song?
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Feb 12, 2023 · In 1955, “Unchained Melody” was nominated for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards and it’s now regarded as one of the most performed songs of the 20th century, with Elvis Presley, Sam...
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May 8, 2024 · Its iconic and enchanting melody was originally composed by Alex North, with lyrics by Hy Zaret. However, the song was catapulted to fame when it was featured in the 1990 blockbuster film, Ghost, and performed by The Righteous Brothers.
Jul 1, 2022 · Elvis Presley covered the song months before he died. Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images. The most well-known version of "Unchained Melody" is the one sung by The Righteous Brothers in 1965, though they did not foresee it being the hit that it became upon its release.
Alex North wrote the music, Hy Zaret wrote the lyrics, and a black singer named Todd Duncan sang the version in the movie. Duncan went on to become a popular vocal instructor. When the movie came out, an orchestral version by Les Baxter was released along with a version by Al Hibbler. Baxter's version hit #1 in the US; Hibbler's went to #3.
