Music is something that is timeless and it has always been a part of our lives as humans. We may enjoy music from the modern-day and perhaps we might think about songs that are decades or even centuries old at this point.
Every once in a while, however, a song comes along that really sets the standard and it is one that is beloved by millions of people. It can also span generations, and that was the case with a song written in 1955.
This song was written some 70 years ago by Alex North and Hy Zaret and it was originally performed by Todd Duncan. Since its original release, it has been covered in many languages by over 670 artists.
10 years after its original release, in 1965, The Righteous Brothers would secure the song’s place in history with the version that is still well known today. In case you have figured it out, I’m talking about the song, Unchained Melody.
There is so much emotion put into that iconic version of the song that it became almost an instantaneous hit. Even today, a YouTube video that was released of the song has more than 76 million views.
The Righteous Brothers may have made the song famous but there were others who also provided a lot of depth to the song as well. This included Elvis Presley, who is still well known for his live performance of the song that captivated the audience.
This is a song that will continue to be a part of our lives for many years to come. It may even go down in history and who knows, people several hundred years from now may be getting chills from it all over again.