She & Him ft. The Chapin Sisters - Unchained Melody Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote 'Unchained Melody'?

   'Unchained Melody' was originally written by Alex North (music) and Hy Zaret (lyrics) in 1955 for the film 'Unchained'.

2. What is unique about the song's title?

   The song title 'Unchained Melody' comes from its association with the movie 'Unchained', but interestingly, the word 'unchained' does not appear in the lyrics.

3. How many versions of 'Unchained Melody' have been recorded?

   According to the song's publishing administrator, over 1,500 recordings of 'Unchained Melody' have been made by more than 670 artists in multiple languages.

4. What made The Righteous Brothers' version of 'Unchained Melody' so popular?

   The Righteous Brothers' version, featuring a solo by Bobby Hatfield, became widely popular after its release in 1965 and gained renewed fame when it was featured in the film Ghost in 1990. Hatfield's emotional vocal performance is especially praised.

5. When did She & Him and The Chapin Sisters release their version of 'Unchained Melody'?

   'She & Him and The Chapin Sisters released their cover version of 'Unchained Melody', bringing their own unique style to this timeless classic.

6. Did any famous artists perform live versions of 'Unchained Melody'?

   'Yes, Elvis Presley performed a notable live version of 'Unchained Melody' during his last television special in June 1977, which has been described as one of the last great moments of his career.'