Despite its title, the word "unchained" never appears in the lyrics. Zaret chose to focus on the emotional theme of a lover pining for their partner after a "long, lonely time".
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" Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody
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 Despite its title, the word "unchained" never appears
The song was written in 1954 by Alex North (music) and Hy Zaret (lyrics) as the theme for the prison film Unchained . Despite its title