Unchained Melody was originally written in 1955 by Alex North with lyrics by Hy Zaret for the little-known prison movie Unchained. The song gained widespread popularity when it was featured in the 1990 film Ghost. The version by The Righteous Brothers, released in 1965, became a massive hit, reaching number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Since then, it has been covered by numerous artists and has become a timeless classic.
Did You Know?
- Unchained Melody was originally written as the theme song for the 1955 movie Unchained.
- The Righteous Brothers’ version of Unchained Melody, released in 1965, was actually a cover of the original.
- The song gained renewed popularity in the 1990s after being featured in the movie Ghost and has since been covered by countless artists.
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Lyrics
Oh, my love
My darling
I’ve hungered for your touch
A long, lonely time
And time goes by so slowly
And time can do so much
Are you still mine?
I need your love
I need your love
God speed your love to me
Lonely rivers flow to the sea, to the sea
To the open arms of the sea
Yes, lonely rivers sigh, “Wait for me, wait for me
I’ll be coming home, wait for me”
Oh, my love
My darling
I’ve hungered, hungered for your touch
A long, lonely time
And time goes by so slowly
And time can do so much
Are you still mine?
I need your love
I, I need your love
God speed your love to me
