Unchained Melody: 29 Killer Versions / Various Unchained Melody: 29 Killer Versions / Various CD

Although it's theme song, UNCHAINED MELODY, sold in it's millions and has gone on to become one of the most recorded songs of all time, the movie from whence it originated, "Unchained" (1954), was a relatively obscure film-noir about a convict in a medium security prison, the leading role played by American footballer Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch, who'd never acted before. This unique compilation presents twenty-nine different versions of 'Unchained Melody', across a wide range of musical styles. It includes the four biggest 'original' 1954 American hits, by Les Baxter, Al Hibbler, Roy Hamilton and June Valli, as well as Jimmy Young and Liberace's successful UK cover versions, while the 'original' movie soundtrack clip features Todd Duncan. Rock & Roll is represented via Gene Vincent, Ricky Nelson, Conway Twitty and Duane Eddy; Doo-Wop by The Teddy Bears, The Fleetwoods and The Blackwells; R&B/Soul by Sam Cooke, Tony Middleton, Steve Alaimo, Bobby Day and Gerry Granahan; Country by Chet Atkins, Marty Robbins, The Browns and Floyd Cramer; UK Pop by Cliff Richard and Frank Ifield; MOR by Mantovani, Pat Boone, Andy Williams and The Lettermen.

1. Les Baxter ;?His Chorus ; Orchestra 2. Sam Cooke 3. Duane Eddy 4. The Fleetwoods 5. Gene Vincent ; The Blue Caps 6. Tony Middleton 7. The Lettermen 8. Ricky Nelson 9. Cliff Richard ; The Shadows 10. Gerry Granahan 11. The Blackwells 12. Chet Atkins 13. Roy Hamilton 14. Bobby Day 15. Frank Ifield 16. The Teddy Bears 17. The Browns 18. Steve Alaimo 19. Floyd Cramer 20. Marty Robbins 21. Conway Twitty 22. Pat Boone 23. Liberace 24. June Valli 25. Andy Williams 26. Jimmy Young 27. Mantovani ; His Orchestra 28. Al Hibbler 29. Todd Duncan (Movie Version)