“Unchained Melody”: From Obscure Film Score to Timeless Classic
Originally composed in 1955 by Alex North with lyrics by Hy Zaret, “Unchained Melody” was created for the prison drama Unchained—a film that faded into obscurity. Yet the song, first performed by classically trained baritone Todd Duncan, stood out immediately. With its sweeping melody and haunting lyrics about love and longing, it quietly began to make its mark.
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