Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody Apr 2026

The song was written in 1954 by Alex North (music) and Hy Zaret (lyrics) as the theme for the prison film Unchained .

The Righteous Brothers' rendition of "" is widely considered the definitive version of one of the most recorded songs in history. Originally released in 1965 as a B-side, it became a massive hit and later experienced a significant resurgence in 1990 after being featured in the film Ghost . Song Origins and Composition Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody

Produced by Phil Spector , the track was originally intended to be a "throwaway" B-side for the single "Hung On You." However, radio DJs preferred "Unchained Melody," driving it to #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was written in 1954 by Alex

Although credited to the duo, the 1965 recording is a solo performance by Bobby Hatfield . Lead singer duties were reportedly decided by a coin toss between Hatfield and Bill Medley. Song Origins and Composition Produced by Phil Spector

Hatfield's tenor delivery is celebrated for its "stratospheric heights" and emotional power, culminating in a soaring climax that has become the song's trademark. Today's Song: "Unchained Melody"

Written in the key of C major , the song is noted for an unusual harmonic device where the bridge ends on the tonic chord rather than the standard dominant chord. The Righteous Brothers' Version (1965)