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Written by: Hy Zaret, Alex North Recorded: (Moody Blue album version) April 24, 1977, live at Crisler Arena, Ann Arbor, Michigan (single version / Elvis In Concert version) June 21, 1977, live at Rushmore Civic Center in Rapid City, South Dakota Single:w/ "Softly as I Leave You", PB-11212, March 1978 Also released on Gold Standard Series, w/ "Are You Sincere", GB-11988, May 1980 Highest U.S. Charts Positions: #6 on Billboard's Country Chart 1st LP release: Moody Blue - July 19, 1977 |
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 | Elvis had been singing "Unchained Melody" informally at home for years, and began singing it in concert in the last year of his life, usually accompanying himself at piano. The recorded versions available are almost all fine examples of Elvis showing off his vocal chops and often it was a highlight of the concert, as Elvis' live performances were hit and miss in the last couple of years. "Unchained Melody" almost always energized both Elvis and the audience.
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Other Spins(What did the critics and fans say?)"Unchained Melody" is remarkable. The live recording featured Presley accompanying himself on the piano. For an album release, the idea to overdub a better backing track was right. In the live performance, Presley was carried away and his singing takes on a freedom which had not been heard on disc for many years. The additions are in keeping with the spirit of his performance. This is an outstanding example of Presley in his last years, and thanks are due to those who brought about this realization of what at first might have seemed poor material. Robert Matthew-Walker, Elvis Presley: A Study in Music, 1979 Elvis played and sang this song for twenty-two years before he finally put it on record. It's no small wonder why fans were moved to tears by his interpretation. Martin Torgoff  , The Complete Elvis, 1982 Check out other Elvis fans' opinions on the Elvis News page for Unchained Melody Check out other opinions at Rate Your Music "Unchained Melody" Links
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Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch, a long lonely time Time goes by, so slowly and time can do so much Are you still mine? I need your love, I need your love God, speed your love to me Lonely rivers flow to the sea, to the sea To the open arms of the sea Lonely rivers cry, wait for me, wait for me I'll be coming home, wait for me Oh my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch, a long lonely time I need your love, I need your love God, speed your love, to me |
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