Though “Unchained Melody” was written as the theme song for the 1955 prison film, Unchained, it’s since become one of the most well-known songs in popular music. Composed by Alex North with lyrics by ...

And that scene, in turn, owes much of its power to the song that accompanied Demi and Patrick and their nocturnal pot-throwing: “Unchained Melody.” That scene—a prisoner missing his love, basically, ...

WESTPORT, Conn. – Lyricist Hy Zaret, who wrote the haunting words to "Unchained Melody," one of the most frequently recorded songs of the 20th century, has died at age 99. Zaret died at his home ...

For instance, let me quote from the liner notes on the soundtrack album for "Ghost." It says: "In 1955, Al Hibbler made 'Unchained Melody' a No. 1 hit in England. The Righteous Brothers' 1965 cover ...

Lyricist Hy Zaret, who wrote the haunting words to "Unchained Melody," one of the most frequently recorded songs of the 20th century, has died at age 99. We read today of the death of lyricist Hy ...

Lyricist Hy Zaret, who wrote the haunting words to “Unchained Melody,” one of the most frequently recorded songs of the 20th century, has died at age 99.Zaret died at his home Monday, about a month ...