Search results
" 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] .
Music video by The Righteous Brothers performing Unchained Melody. © 1965 Philles Records.
- 4 min
- 8.3K
- Weedy Weed Smoker
Aug 4, 2020 · Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brothers performs his classic hit, "Unchained Melody." This is a live performance on NBC-TV's The Andy Williams Show in 1965 when the song was hot on the top 40...
- 5 min
- 49.8M
- rbvo
Jul 1, 2022 · The character Bill Howard — played by Todd Duncan — sings the song with the other prisoners listening (posted on YouTube). The lyrics poignantly reflect his longing for his family outside of the prison confines.
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.
Sep 2, 2021 · Who sang 'Unchained Melody' first? The film centered on a man who contemplates either escaping from prison to live life on the run or finishing his sentence and returning to his wife and family. Todd Duncan sang the vocals in the film.
People also ask
Who sang 'the Righteous Brothers' in the 1950s?
Do the Righteous Brothers keep their songs Unchained?
Who sang the 'Righteous Brothers' version of Bill Medley?
Did Orville Peck and Paul Cauthen cover the Righteous Brothers?
Bobby Hatfield's live performance of "Unchained Melody" recorded in 1965 on The Andy Williams Show, now available at the highest & best quality on YouTube at...
- 4 min
- 20K
- Brightraven