Originally recorded in 1955, this song has become one of the most iconic tracks of all time!
Some songs are timeless, holding onto their appeal no matter how many years go by, and *Unchained Melody* is one of them.
Interestingly, the song was first written for the film *Unchained*, about a prisoner torn between finishing his sentence or breaking free to reunite with his loved ones.
Composed by Alex North with lyrics by Hy Zaret, *Unchained Melody* went on to become one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century, most famously by The Righteous Brothers.
It gained renewed popularity in 1990 thanks to the film *Ghost*, where the unforgettable scene of Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore making pottery to this song left a lasting impression on audiences everywhere.
Here is the video:
