Unchained Melody (Righteous Brothers cover)

this guy isnt that creative at coming up with lryics...none the less. this song is still pretty :) i like the instrumental also.

It's a cover. I believe hte original was by the "righteous brothers" (although that may be another cover version...).

this is a righteous brothers cover

Actually (and I quote):

"Unchained Melody" was written by Hy Zaret and Alex North for the 1955 movie "Unchained"

That's the reason for the title. It's one of the most covered songs of all time.

it was originally instrumental...they used it in the movie...that instrumental version was a #1 hit in 1955, at the same time, these lyrics were written for pop reasons and a version with lyrics went to #2...a third version also charted...ALL AT THE SAME TIME...

...the righteous brothers covered this and used it as a B-side to someone elses single, it wasn't supposed to be a hit but DJs always flipped the record to the other side and theirs has become the most famous version, b/c those two dudes could sing...

i believe the three most covered songs of all time are this, "yesterday", and another righteous brothers song "you've lost that loving feeling"...can't say i'm sure...

it doesnt matter who sings this song, its a timeless great!

This is probably the best version of the song. Just listen to the way Bono screams out "I need your love". I mean it really catches the listener.

I agree that this is the best cover of the song.. Although I thought it was Presley's. It's perfest, Slow bot so powerful, sweet but so sad, simple but so full.. U2 get it to it's higher level. 'N Bono just gives the word's "perform" true meaning.

The Righetous brother's version of this song is conventionally more of a romantic song. However, in my opinion, when you hear the emotion and passion running from Bono's vocals, it is hard not to be moved. Other's will argue,but when you love somebody can you really illustrate that by singing a soft harmonious whisper?

Brilliant version! The best. Originally released by Todd Duncan in 1955. Music and lyrics by Alex North & Hy Zaret. Other 5 artists released the song in 1955. The Righteous Brothers were the 8th known coverer in 1965, Elvis is the 13th in 1977, while U2 were the 17th in 1989. I think their version is the best. There are 23 known coverers of the song. The last one was Cyndi Lauper in 2003.