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"
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. 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 The Righteous Brothers' rendition of "" is widely
The song was written in 1954 by Alex North (music) and Hy Zaret (lyrics) as the theme for the prison film Unchained . Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody