The problem with ‘Unchained Melody’ is that the song is suffering from massive over exposure. We all know that it is Simon Cowell’s favourite song and versions by Robson and Jerome and just about everyone else have helped to ensure that it is never far from a Karaoke machine or being done to death at a wedding dance, however if you can put all this behind you it and go back to the song in its purest form it is a true classic.
The song was originally the music for the 1955 film ‘Unchained’ which was about a prison, however once lyrics were written some time later it became a popular song (recorded by Jimmy Young and Matt Monroe amongst others) before being immortalised and revived once again when used in the 1995 film ‘Ghost’.
This version by The Righteous Brothers is probably the most famous and my personal favourite. Produced by Phil Spector, this is the video that was played on ‘Top Of The Pops’ when ‘Unchained Melody’ remained at number 1 for so many weeks in 1990 and when I went out and bought my copy.
This is a truly great song about love and loneliness and returning to someone not knowing how you will be received. It is a great song and a true pop masterpiece.
Now listen to the song….
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