Unchained Melody
Al Hibbler
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Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long, lonely time Time goes by so slowly And time can do so much Are you still mine? I need your love I need your love God speed your love to me Lonely rivers flow To the sea, to the sea To the open arms of the sea Lonely rivers sigh "Wait for me, wait for me" I'll be coming home, wait for me Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered, for your touch A long, lonely time Time goes by so slowly And time can do so much Are you still mine? I need your love I need your love God speed your love to me Lonely mountains gaze At the stars, at the stars Waiting for the dawn of the day All alone I gaze At the stars, at the stars Dreaming of my love far away Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered, for your touch A long, lonely time Time goes by so slowly And time can do so much Are you still mine? I need your love I need your love God speed your love to me
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Written by: Alex North, Hyman Zaret
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Unchained Melody" originally featured in the 1955 prison film "Unchained", hence the song's name.
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Composer and LyricistsThe music for this song was composed by Alex North, while Hy Zaret penned the lyrics.
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Al Hibbler's VersionAl Hibbler was one of the first artists to record "Unchained Melody", and his version reached number 3 on Billboard Top 100 in the US in 1955.
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Jimmy Young's VersionJimmy Young was the first British artist to cover "Unchained Melody". His version topped the UK Singles Chart in 1955, making it the song's first number one hit in the UK.
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Les Baxter's VersionLes Baxter released an instrumental version of the song which competed with Al Hibbler's version in 1955. Baxter's version topped the billboard charts and sold over 2 million copies.
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The Righteous Brothers VersionThe most famous version of "Unchained Melody" was recorded by The Righteous Brothers in 1965. This rendition of the song has been used in numerous films and television shows.
- Produced by Phil Spector, their version again hit the number one spot on the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard Hot 100 and has been named one of the greatest love songs of all time.
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Ghost Movie InfluenceThe popularity of the song surged again in 1990 when it was heavily featured in the romantic thriller "Ghost," starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore.
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Numerous Cover Versions"Unchained Melody" is one of the most covered songs, with more than 1,500 recorded versions by various artists.
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Robson & Jerome VersionAnother successful cover was by actors Robson Green and Jerome Flynn, who released their version in 1995. It went on to become one of the best-selling singles in the UK with over 1.8 million copies sold.
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Timeless AppealDespite being over six decades old, the tune and lyrics of "Unchained Melody" have touched countless hearts, making it a timeless piece of music.
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