Al Hibbler
What girl has never dreamed of living a scene as romantic as that of the pottery in the movie Ghost ?
The flagship title of this movie is Unchained Melody. Contrary to what some have to say, it's not an original composition for Ghost. This song dates from 1955 and became one of the most popular of the twentieth century. We can not count the number of versions - well let's say there are about 500! - In a multitude of different languages.
Back in 1936, when the young Hy Zaret consists the words of this legendary title. The boy remembers his consuming passion for the young Mary Louise Pierce) when he was only 16 years. Unfortunately, our young man is too shy to reveal his feelings so he will retain him forever, this flame. Fortunately for us, this absence of a declaration of love will be turned into song lyrics.
It tells the story of a prisoner who asked his girlfriend to please wait. His friend, composer Alex North, who handles the melody. In 1941, Hy Zaret sign a document authorizing Alex North has used this song for a film. But it was not until 1955 and the film Unchained for the work is revealed to the public. The title is even nominated for an Oscar for best song. The first interpreter is Todd Duncan.
Soon, the song is resumed. Les Baxter recorded an instrumental version, while other popular singers choose to interpret the text so moving: Al Hibbler, Jimmy Young, Roy Hamilton ... All of these recordings come in the top 10 charts, the United States or Great Britain
Gene Vincent version offers the most "disconnected" with a different tempo and games played on guitar. When Harry Belafonte, he sang a version of the most legendary in the Oscar night of 1956, a year after the release of the song.
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