
"Unchained Melody" – The Righteous Brothers (1965)
Overview:
Performed by: The Righteous Brothers
Lead vocals: Bobby Hatfield
Released: July 1965
Genre: Pop, Soul
Written by: Alex North (music), Hy Zaret (lyrics)
Producer: Phil Spector
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Background & Meaning:
"Unchained Melody" is a deeply emotional love ballad expressing longing, devotion, and the pain of separation. Though it was originally composed for the 1955 film Unchained (hence the title), The Righteous Brothers’ 1965 rendition became the definitive version.
The lyrics reflect a lover yearning to reunite with someone they've been apart from — often interpreted as a song of waiting, patience, and eternal love