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3 unusual facts about Unchained Melody


June Valli

Valli recorded a number of hit songs, including "Strange Sensation" (1952), "A Shoulder to Cry On", "Crying in the Chapel", "Why Don't You Believe Me?" and "Unchained Melody".

Maria Korp

Forbidden by family to attend the service, Korp invited the media to a private funeral ceremony at his home where he sang Unchained Melody and The Lady in Red.

Natalie Powers

The public interest in Pop Idol prompted Almighty to ask Natalie to record a dance version of "Unchained Melody", which was soon to be released by Gareth Gates, one of the finalists.



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Daniel Zueras

From the very beginning Dani stood out among his mates at the Academy for his sweet voice, singing Pop music and Ballads, with numbers like "Otra Vez", by Coti and Paulina Rubio, "Unchained Melody", by the Righteous Brothers, "Last Christmas" by George Michael, "Blue Velvet” by Bobby Vinton or "Me & Mrs. Jones" by Billy Paul, among others.

Elvis in Concert

Footage from this special has appeared in the home video market: "Are You Lonesome Tonight", "Love Me" and "My Way" were used in 1981's This Is Elvis, and "Unchained Melody appeared in the 1990 home video release, The Great Performances, Volume One: Center Stage.