This song was recorded in 1955, today it is considered as one of the best songs ever

Recorded in 1955, *Unchained Melody* is now regarded as one of the greatest songs of all time. Some songs seem to defy time, remaining as beloved and relevant today as they were when first released — and *Unchained Melody* is a perfect example of this timeless appeal.

Few know that the song was originally written for the 1955 film *Unchained*, a drama about a prisoner caught in a moral dilemma: should he serve out his sentence or escape to reunite with his family? Composed by Alex North with lyrics by Hy Zaret, *Unchained Melody* quickly became one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century, but it was the version by The Righteous Brothers that would cement its place in music history.

Its resurgence came in 1990 when it was featured in the hit film *Ghost*. The unforgettable scene in which Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore share a tender moment while making pottery, set to the song’s evocative melody, became iconic and introduced the song to a new generation of listeners. Over the decades, *Unchained Melody* has continued to captivate audiences, proving that some songs are simply meant to last forever.