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Origin 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. [ 10] . North asked Hy Zaret to write the lyrics.
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William Stirrat, aka Hy Zaret, was 16 when he wrote lyrics about Mary Louise "Cookie" Pierce (below right). Alex North wrote the music to Unchained Melody.
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 · Meet the Writers Behind the Righteous Brothers Hit, “Unchained Melody”. Though “Unchained Melody” was written as the theme song for the 1955 prison film, Unchained, it’s since become one ...
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Jul 1, 2022 · When speaking to GQ, Austin Butler, who plays Presley in the 2022 film "Elvis" filmed himself singing "Unchained Melody" and sent the video to the film's director Baz Luhrmann. It caught Luhrmann's attention and helped Butler land the role.
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.
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.
