Elvis Presley Song:

Unchained Melody (1977)

(Lyrics and music by North and Zaret)

"Unchained Melody" has been recorded by hundreds of artists, including The Righteous Brothers. It was originally written or a 1955 film Unchained. The lyrics talk about a prisoner hungering for his girl, as time goes so slowly. You can buy Unchained Melody on the CD Love, Elvis, or on the album "Moody Blue": "Lonely rivers flow to the sea, to the sea, To the waiting arms of the sea. Lonely rivers cry, wait for me, wait for me, To the open arms, wait for me."

24K Gold Music Shows performs Unchained Melody




The way Elvis sings Unchained Melody gives me goose bumps. His voice goes right through me. There will never be another one like Elvis, no replacement, nothing. I truly can say I miss him and still cry when I think of what a great loss.
My name is Don and I love Elvis and always will. He is the king, and no one, and I mean no one, will take that frome him, and my little kids are growing up with his music. He will never die in our hearts, love u Elvis.
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Unchained melody is one of my best songs ever.

don barrett
I've seen the video in which he sings this song in one of his last concerts. It's so sad... However, it's so powerful and so pure...

David
The intensity with which he strikes the keys and the vibrating power in his voice is truly profound. He knows his life culminates in this last performance. His last belt is like a punch in the gut, it takes your breath away. The song is a testament to just how deeply the man felt.

Montero
Everyone talks about Frank Sinatra, The Beatles & such as being better than Elvis. While they are great artists & legengs of the music, ELVIS PRESLEY changed Rock n' Roll. The Beatles have admitted they were blown away when Elvis sang; and he was an inspiration for them as well. As far as Frank Sinatra, give me a break. Elvis's voice is like an Angel to me. Elvis sang Sinatra's songs better than he did!! As far as Unchained Melody, I always get goose bumps & tear up when I hear Elvis sing it. Especially the ending; he sounds like an Opera singer. No doubt he IS the GREATEST performer/artist of all time. Don't even bring up Michael Jackson... please. He couldn't hold Elvis's microphone. They don't call hime THE KING for nothing!!

Johnny
I really love this song!! I extremely enjoyed watching Elvis play this song on the piano. Every time I hear this song I get chills on my arms and my hair stands on end because the song is so perfect. He did a great job singing it. Most people like the version by The Righteous Brothers, but this is my favorite version.

Aaron
A lot of terrible things were said about the state of Elvis in 1977. It's a pity that the goldman tabloid version of events still overshadow what are startling, powerhouse, emotional outpourings. Elvis with added weight and older has a seasoned, operatic quality to his voice on this and the fabulous 'Hurt'. Where he just goes for it, is adventurous with his choice of material and is good humourd throughout. The saddest thing I think about his last filmed appearance is his eyes. One of the bodyguard books said that shortly before the end, Elvis had some plastic surgery to remove crows feet and it changed the shape of his eyes. Looking at the footage, I would have to give those goons some credit. His eyes are different, to me that is sad. There is nothing to fault in any of his singing and though he looks tired and under pressure, he is the king.

Pat
I love Elvis Presley because of the way he sings and moves his pelvis there will never ever be a rock like who can do what he did and that's why he will be always be the king of rock 'n'roll.

Yours Sincerely
Hugh Whitla
I think that this is the best song that Elvis had;besides "Love me tender", of course :) He was, is and will still be the best. I love him!

Ada
essa musica é d+! não só a musica em si, como a voz do cara é perfeita! realmente um grande e excelente cantor!

Tiago
I like this song and I LOVE his voice in. So pure

Big E
This song just goes to prove how great Elvis was even in the last year of his life. He didn't really care about the early Rock 'n' Roll hits by this time, but still managed hits on the Gospel, C & W and Christmas charts.

Mark
Pure passion.......... Raw gutsy lows and still hammers the highs. A special performance you not only hear but feel from the neck hair to the soles of your feet. Not just a song an experiance to feel & remember. PASSION PURE PASSION, Thanks EP for helping me remember to feel what I dearly miss. Mark SLC UT

Mark D.
i really do love this song! his voice has such emotion and is so powerful its unreal no other artist compares to the king!! it reminds me of all my loves ive had! he means so much to me! he and will always be the king!
TCB
luke jackson
I love this song. It is a triumph of mind over body, a cry to be loved, from the depths of his soul. I sometimes cry when I listen to it, but revel in the fact that he did get that falsetto note at the end.

Annemarie
I love it. His baritone gets deeper and better almost like an opera singer's. There could be so many more...

Maria


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24K Gold Music Shows is a large oldies musical revue (126 people) performing primarily in Florida. The shows are filled with lots of choreography, energy, and great fun with oldies, country, and Elvis songs.

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