The first time I remember hearing “Unchained Melody” was in high school and the memory has been imprinted and linked to a girl I had a crush on at the time. In south Miami as a timid boy going to a private school, I was enamored with this girl who could burp on command. Be still my heart! I also think of her when I hear Elton John’s “Can You Feel The Love Tonight?” But my high school crush isn’t the point of this post. Neither is my very first crush, Cyndi Lauper, although she has a stirring version of “Unchained Melody” that might actually be better than the Righteous Brothers. I know, that’s crazy to say. Which of the versions below is your favorite?
The Righteous Brothers…
Cyndi Lauper…
Elvis Presley…
U2…
Willie Nelson…
Heart…
LeAnn Rimes…
Sam Cooke…
Bing Crosby…
-Out of the Wilderness
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