Unchained Melody

A 1955 song composed by Alex North with lyrics by Hy Zaret. The Righteous Brothers’ 1965 recording became its best-known version.

Alex North: An American composer known for film scores and concert music, including the music for A Streetcar Named Desire. He composed the melody for the song.
The Righteous Brothers: An American vocal duo consisting of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield, known for their blue-eyed soul recordings. Their 1965 recording became the song’s most familiar interpretation.
Blue-eyed soul: Soul music performed by white artists, drawing on the vocal and instrumental conventions of African American rhythm and blues. The Righteous Brothers’ performance places the song within this musical tradition.
Ghost (1990 film): A 1990 romantic fantasy film directed by Jerry Zucker and starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore. Its use of the Righteous Brothers’ recording renewed the song’s worldwide popularity.
Hy Zaret: An American lyricist and songwriter whose work includes the lyrics to “Unchained Melody.” He wrote the song’s lyrics.
Bobby Hatfield: An American singer best known as one half of the Righteous Brothers. He sang the lead vocal on their celebrated recording.
Vocal range: The span from the lowest to the highest pitch a voice can produce or sing. The melody’s climb gives the lead vocal its conspicuous dramatic arc.
Billboard Hot 100: A weekly chart ranking the most popular songs in the United States, published by Billboard. The Righteous Brothers’ version reached the chart’s top ten after its original release.
Unchained: A 1955 American prison drama directed by Hall Bartlett. The song was written for this film and takes its title from it.
Bill Medley: An American singer, songwriter, and producer, and a member of the Righteous Brothers. He produced the duo’s recording, shaping its spare arrangement.

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