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Why was the romantic classic “Unchained Melody” written?
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Although the most famous version of “Unchained Melody” was performed by The Righteous Brothers in the ’60s, the song was originally written as part of the soundtrack for the 1955 prison film, Unchained. Although a producer asked lyricist Hy Zaret to include the word “unchained” in the lyrics, he refused.
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Why was the romantic classic “Unchained Melody” written?
- Alex North and Hy Zaret wrote the song to shop it around
- Todd Duncan was friends with the songwriters
- The Righteous Brothers were clamoring for a hit
- To soundtrack the 1955 prison movie, Unchained
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