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 ...

A distinctive baritone singer who came into prominence with the Duke Ellington Orchestra in the 1940s, and scored a hit later with his version of the song "Unchained Melody." Albert Hibbler was born ...