Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody

"Unchained Melody" is a 1955 song with music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. North wrote the music as a theme for the prison film Unchained (1955), hence the song title. The best-known version of "Unchained Melody" was recorded by the duo the Righteous Brothers in 1965. The lead vocal was performed solo by Bobby Hatfield. According to his singing partner Bill Medley, they had agreed to do one solo piece each per album. Both wanted to sing "Unchained Melody" for their fourth album, but Hatfield won the coin toss. "Unchained Melody" reappeared in the charts in 1990 after the Righteous Brothers' recording was used in the box-office blockbuster film Ghost. This copy dated 1973 also comes with the song, You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling on the B-Side.

 

 Artist: Righteous Brothers

A-Side: Unchained Melody 

B-Side: You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'

Year Released: 1973

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Soft Rock, Classic Rock, Ballad

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: MGM Records

Label/Catalog #: 2006 248

 

A-Side: Unchained Melody  

 

B-Side: You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' 

Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes - (I've Had) The Time Of My Life

"(I've Had) The Time of My Life" is a 1987 song composed by Franke Previte, John DeNicola, and Donald Markowitz. It was recorded by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes, and used as the theme song for the 1987 film Dirty Dancing. The song has won a number of awards, including the Academy Award for Best Original Song, the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, and the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and also features on the album Dirty Dancing: Original Soundtrack from the Vestron Motion Picture. On the B-side it features Love is Strange by Mickey and Sylvia (1956) which also features in the film.

 

 Artist: Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes

A-Side: (I've Had) The Time Of My Life (Love Theme From "Dirty Dancing")

B-Side (Mickey And Sylvia): Love Is Strange

Year Released: 1992

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop, Stage & Screen

Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop, Theme, Soundtrack, Soft Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Phildar

Label/Catalog #: PHL 9584

Notes: Re-issue of 1992.  Misprint on B-side label: Michey & Sylvia (instead of Mickey & Sylvia).

 

A-Side: (I've Had) The Time Of My Life (Love Theme From "Dirty Dancing") 

B-Side (Mickey And Sylvia): Love Is Strange