Tyro, Mississippi: (1915-2001)

A distinctive baritone singer who cam… Read Full Bio ↴Tyro, Mississippi: (1915-2001)

A distinctive baritone singer who came into prominence with the Duke Ellington Orchestra in the 1940s, and scored a hit later with his version of the song “Unchained Melody.”

Albert Hibbler was born in August of 1915 in the little town of Tyro, Mississippi. In 1927 his family moved to Little Rock, Arkansas, and Hibbler who had been born blind studied music at the Conservatory for the Blind in that city and sang with his church choir.

He first vocalized with local territory bands in Arkansas and Oklahoma such as Dub Jenkins. In 1942 he won a talent contest in Memphis, and was asked to join the band of Kansas City pianist Jay McShann which included future jazz legend Charlie Parker. His first record was with McShann with the tune “Get Me On Your Mind” for Decca Records.

Developing his style paid off as one year later he was invited to replace Herb Jeffries as vocalist with the orchestra of Duke Ellington. He was with the Ellington band for eight years and recorded vocals with them.His most famous vocal with Ellington was “Don't Get Around Much Anymore” on Columbia. In 1947 he won the Esquire New Star Award, and Best band Vocalist for Downbeat in 1949. Hibbler was a featured vocalist with the Ellington band for their Carnegie Hall concerts in 1944, 1946, and 1947, which survive today on live recordings. Hibbler made a number of recordings for the Sunrise and Miracle labels in the late 1940’s.

He scored a major hit in 1955 with his version of Alex North’s “Unchained Melody”, and followed it the next year with another hit, “After the Lights Go Down Low”.

He made his living singing a mixture of raw blues, sentimental songs and jazz standards, all delivered in his inimitable style. He became involved with the Civil Rights movement, and was twice arrested on protest marches, in 1959 and 1963. His career suffered as a consequence, although he did record an album for Frank Sinatra’s Reprise Records.

He performed at Louis Armstrong’s funeral in 1971, and added another unexpected collaboration when he worked with the blind multi-instrumental Rahsaan Roland Kirk on the album “A Meeting of the Times,” in 1972. He recorded and performed occasionally in the 1980s, but his public appearances became less and less frequent.

Al Hibbler died on April 24, 2001, in Chicago, he was 85.

Unchained Melody
Albert Hibbler Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'Unchained Melody' by these artists:

08. U2 Oh, oh my love Oh my darling I've hungered for your touch A…
20. The Righteous brothers Woah, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A lon…
A. North Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long,…
A. North / H. Zaret Unchained Melody Woah, my love, my darling I've hungered f…
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Air Supply Oh, my love, my darling, I've hungered for your touch…
Al Green Oh, my love, oh, my darling I've hungered for your touch A…
Al Hibbler Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long,…
Al Martino Oh, my love, my darling, I've hungered for your touch a…

Alana Conway Oh my love my darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
Alex North Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A lon…
Alex North Hy Zaret Unchained Melody Woah, my love, my darling I've hungered f…
Andy Williams Unchained Melody Oh, my love, my darling, I've hungered fo…
Andy Williams; Arranged by Al Capps Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch a…
Ane Brun Whoa, my love My darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
Anne Lukin Oh, My Love, My Darling I've Hungered For Your Touch A Long,…
Barry Manilow Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch, a…
BAXTER Les Unchain me, unchain me, unchain me, unchain me, unchain me U…
Bee Spears; Bobbie Nelson; Booker T. Jones; Chris Ethridge; Jody Payne; Mickey Raphael; Paul English Oh my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra Oh, my love, my darling, I've hungered for your touch a…
Beth Marie Anderson ( The Righteous Brothers ) Oh, my love, my darling I've hun…
Blue Caps Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A lon…
Bob Sharples & His Music Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A…
Bobby Day Oh, my love My darling I've hungered for your touch A long l…
Bobby Lord Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long,…
Bobby Vinton Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A lon…
Browns Whoa! my love, My darling. I've hungered for your touch Alon…
Buzz Clifford Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long,…
Captain & Tennille Oh, my love, my darling, I've hungered for your touch a…
Carl Doy Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long,…
Cast of Ghost - The Musical You know what? What? I love you. I really love you. Ditto! S…
Charlie Rich Oh, my love, my darling I′ve hungered for your touch A long,…
Cher Oh, oh my love My darling I've hungered for your touch A lon…
Chet Atkins Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long,…
Cliff Gallup Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A lon…
Cliff Richard Oh my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
Conway Twitty Ohh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch a…
Cyndi Lauper Whoa! My love, my darling, I hunger for your touch, Alone. L…
D & C Feat. Bodane rang birangi duniya saari.bhanti-bhanti ke log. milke ke bic…
D.O.A. i'm gonna cut you right in half spill you guts…
Damien Leith Oh, my-y love, my dar-arling I′ve hungered for your touch A-…
Dan Torres Unchained Melody Oh my love, my darling I've hungered for yo…
David Phelps Oh my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
Day Bobby Oh, my love My darling I've hungered for your touch A long l…
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Delvin Choice Whoa, my love My darling I′ve hungered for your touch A long…
Dennis East Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long,…
Diana Ross and the Supremes Oh, my love My darling I've hungered for your touch A long l…
Dionne Warwick Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A lon…
Drifters Oh my love, my darlin' I hunger for your touch A long,…
Duane Eddy Oh my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch…
Elvis Presley Oh my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
Elvis Presley / The Righteous Brothers Woah, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A lon…
Elvis Presley/J.D. Sumner & the Stamps/Kathy Westmoreland/Sherrill Nielson/The Sweet Inspirations Oh my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
Elvis Presley/Musicfire.in Oh my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
Emi Fujita Whoooa, my love, my darlin' I've hungered for your touch A l…
Engelbert Humperdinck Whoa, my love, my darling, I've hungered for your touch, A…
Etta Jones Oh, my love, my darling I′ve hungered for your touch A long…
Farhad Whoooa, my love, my darlin', I've hungered for your touch, …
Frank Ifield Oh my love My darling I've hungered for your touch A long lo…
Gareth Gates Lonely rivers flow to the sea, to the sea To open…
Gene Vincent Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
Gene Vincent & The Blue Caps Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A lon…
Gene Vincent And The Bluecaps Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
George Benson Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A lon…
Gino Mor. Orchestra Oh my love, my darlin' I hunger for your touch A long,…
Gregorian Oh, my love My darlin' I hunger for your touch A long, lo…
Griffith Frank Woah, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch c lon…
Harry Belafonte Oh, my love My darling I've hungered for your touch A lon…
Heart Oh my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch a…
Hibbler Al Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long,…
Hy Zaret Unchained Melody Woah, my love, my darling I've hungered f…
Il Divo Non ho più catene Ma solo piangerò Lontano da te Non…
Il Divo癩 Non ho più catene Ma solo piangerò Lontano da te Non…
J.B.Music Instrumental…
J.F. Band And I will always love you I will always love you You,…
Jimmy Scott Oh, my love, my darling, I've hungered for your touch…
Jimmy Sturr Oh my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch…
Jimmy Young Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch a…
Jody Wayne Oh, my love My darling I've hungered for Your touch A long L…
Joe Junior Unchained Melody Performer：Joe Junior Composer ：North Alex…
Joe Lynn Turner Oh. my love. my darling I've hungered for your touch a…
John Barry And His Orchestra Oh, my love, my darling, I've hungered for your touch a…
John Gary O, my love, my darling, I've hungered for your touch A…
John Lloyd Young Oh, my love, my darling I′ve hungered for your touch A long,…
Johnny Cash & Willie Nelson Oh my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch…
Johnny Hallyday Tous les deux Enchaînés I've hungered for your touch Oh, so …
June Valli Oh, my love, my darling, I've hungered for your touch a…
Justin Guarini Ohh my love My darling I hunger for, oh for your touch A…
Keith Murrell Oh, my love, my darling I′ve hungered for your touch a…
Ken Mackintosh & His Orchestra Oh, my love, my darling, I've hungered for your touch a…
Kenny Rogers Oh, my love, my darling I hunger for your touch Alone, lonel…
King Curtis and His Orchestra Oh, my love, my darling, I've hungered for your touch a…
La Lupe Oh my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
Lara Fabian Oh, my love, my darlin′ I've hungered for your touch a…
Larry Dalton and his Orchestra Oh, my love, my darling, I've hungered for your touch a…
Lauren Alaina Oh my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
LeAnn Rimes Oh my love My darling I've hungered for your touch A long lo…
Leo Sayer Oh, my love, my darling, I've hungered for your touch…
Les Baxter Unchain me, unchain me, unchain me, unchain me, unchain me U…
Les Baxter & His Orchestra Oh, my love, my darling, I've hungered for your touch a…
Les Baxter & His Orchestra Nat King Cole Oh, my love, my darling, I've hungered for your touch a…
Les Baxter And His Chorus And Orchestra Unchain me, unchain me, unchain me, unchain me, unchain me U…
Les Baxter and His Orchestra Oh, my love, my darling, I've hungered for your touch a…
Les Baxter His Chorus & Orchestra Oh my love, my darlin' I hunger for your touch A long,…
LIVING ROOM - Elvis Presley Oh my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
Louis Armstrong Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long,…
Lykke Li Oh, oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A…
Manilow Barry Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch, a…
Mantovani & His Orchestra Oh, my love, my darling, I've hungered for your touch a…
Marc Martel Oh, my love, my darling I′ve hungered for your touch A long,…
Marc Ross Where my haters Where my haters I don′t got em I'm not famou…
Mark Vincent Oh my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
Martin Nievera Lonely rivers flow to the sea, to the sea To open…
Marty Robbins Oh my love my darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
Matt Monro Whoa, my love My darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
Maurice Jarre (Chorus) Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your to…
Maurice Jarre & The Righteous Brothers Woah, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A lon…
Michael Chapdelaine Oh my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
Movie Sounds Unlimited Whoa, my love My darling I′ve hungered for your touch A long…
Music-Themes Instrumental…
Mythos 'N DJ Cosmo Caught in the middle Carol, we're middle class, we're middle…
Nat King Cole Whoa, my love My darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
Neil Diamond Oh, my love, my darling I hunger for your touch Alone Lon…
Nohien and Band And I will always love you I will always love you You,…
Norah Jones Oh, my love My darling I've hungered for your touch A long, …
North Unchained Melody Woah, my love, my darling I've hungered f…
north alex Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long,…
North. Unchained Melody Woah, my love, my darling I've hungered f…
Omidia Whoa, my love My darling I′ve hungered for your touch A long…
Paulinho Loureiro Oh, my love My darling I've hungered for your touch A long, …
Perry Como Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A lon…
Peter Sellers Oh, my love, my darling, I've hungered for your touch a…
Phil Spector Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long,…
Ray Conniff and His Orchestra Oh, my love, my darling, I've hungered for your touch a…
RGHREOUS BROTHERS Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long,…
Richard Adam Whoa, my love My darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
Richard Clayderman Oh my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
Rick Nelson Oh my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch a…
Righteous Woah, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A lon…
Righteous Brothers Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long,…
Righteous Brothers (The) Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A lon…
Robson & Jerome Chorus: Oh my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch …
Roger Whittaker Oh, my love, my darling, I've hungered for your touch A…
Roger Williams And His Piano And Orchestra Oh my love, my darlin' I hunger for your touch A long,…
Roger Williams His Piano And Orchestra Oh my love, my darlin' I hunger for your touch A long,…
Romantic Strings & Orchestra Oh my love, my darlin' I hunger for your touch A long,…
Rosa Lonely rivers flow to the sea, to the sea To the…
Roy Hamilton Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch, a…
Roy Orbison Oh, my love My darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
Sam Cooke O, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
Sanchez Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long,…
Sarah McLachlan Oh my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
Scott Jimmy Oh, my love, my darling, I've hungered for your touch…
Shayne Ward Oh my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
She & Him Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long,…
Siobhan Dillon & Mark Evans Oh my love My darling I've hungered for your touch A long lo…
Slim Whitman Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long,…
Sonny Cher Oh, oh my love My darling I've hungered for your touch A lon…
Starlite Ensemble Oh, my love, my darling あなたに触れたい･･･ずっと触れていたい会えない時間はもどかしいけど…
Starsound Orchestra Oh my love, my darlin' I hunger for your touch A long,…
Susan Boyle Whoooa, my love, my darlin' I've hungered for your touch A l…
The Beatles & Tony Sheridan Oh my love My darling I've hungered for your touch A long lo…
The Blackwells Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A lon…
The Blue Rubatos Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long,…
The Brothers Woah, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A lon…
The Browns Oh, my love, my darling, I've hungered for your touch a…
the cash Oh my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch…
The Chapin Sisters Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long,…
The Diamonds Oh, my love, my darling I hunger for your touch alone Lonely…
The Drifters Oh my love, my darlin' I hunger for your touch A long,…
The Fleetwoods Oh Oh, my love Oh, my love Oh, my love, my darling (oh,…
The Magical 50s Jeo oppadeul isanghae Jackpot teojyeotda Ja Ja Ja Jackpot Th…
The Manhattan Transfer Oh, my love, my darling (Yeah) I hunger for your t-t-touch, …
The Platters Oh my love, my darlin' I hunger for your touch A long,…
The Righteous Woah, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A lon…
The Righteous Brothers (Ghost) Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A lon…
The Starsound Orchestra Oh my love, my darlin' I hunger for your touch A long,…
The Supremes Oh, my love My darling I've hungered for your touch A long l…
The Teddy Bears Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A…
The Unrighteous Brothers Woah, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A lon…
The Wailers Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long,…
The Wedding Band Oh, my love, my darling, I've hungered for your touch a…
Tom Jones Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long,…
Twitty Conway Ohh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch a…
U2 Oh, oh my love Oh, my darling I've hungered for your touch A…
U2 and Pearl Jam Oh, oh my love Oh my darling I've hungered for your touch …
Unchained Melody Oh my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
Van Morrison Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long,…
Various Artists Oh, oh my love Oh my darling I've hungered for your touch A…
Vigon Wooh my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
Vito & The Salutations Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your Touch, touch,…
W.Nelson Oh my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
Young Jimmy Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A…
• Gene Vincent Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A lon…
ジョニー・アリディ & Joss Stone Tous les deux Enchaînés I've hungered for your touch Oh, so …
肖懿航 Oh my love my darling I've hungered for your touch A long…

藤田恵美 Oh my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long…

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@rodhigh7

6y↑65

When i was in my teens, this was the most popular rendition of unchained Melody ! You hardly ever heard anyone else do it ! When a buddy and I switched girl friends, this became their song... I will be 82 next week and I still think the music of the 50s and the 60s are the best.

@sallykrouth5714

2y↑9

I'm 80 and this was my husband's & my favorite song.
We loved how Al emphasized the word "God" in his version. Fifty years together before I laid the love of my to rest 29MAR2014 in the Utah Vertran Cemetery and Memorial Park.

@muuknus.

1y↑5

Its the original.

@billthrasher9973

49w↑2

It transcends and takes it to that special place. First girlfriend first dance where does the time go

@jamesschwindt6129

17w↑1

Same here Rod. I'm 83 and have never heard a better version than Al's.

@Robob0027

14w

@@billthrasher9973nothing beats this version

@GaryPClark

9y↑202

My navy buddy from NYC and I were returning to Charleston, SC after a weekend at his home in the city. We took a train back, in the club car George recognised Al at a table with the only two seats open. We asked if we could sit with him and he said he didn't mind. George knew who it was, I had no clue. He asked Al if he would grace us with a song. He said if you sing and dance up on the bar I will sing all night. George jumped right up there, who knew he could tap dance and he did a number. Al followed with this song and many others and the whole club car rocked that Sunday night in the spring of 1965. He didn't need any band to sound great. Never forget that evening.

@c45acper41

8y↑10

+Gary Clark - What a great memory. The only time I saw Mr. Hibbler was on the Ed Sullivan Show. I remember it like it was yesterday. Many years later I worked with a man who knew Mr. Hibbler and I was told that Mr. Hibbler had a problem with alcohol and that was why he wasn't more popular because he didn't record that much. The song itself was the theme for the film "Unchained" which starred Elroy 'Crazy Legs' Hirsch and Chester Morris. The song was sung in the film by Todd Duncan. Check IMDB for more info on the film and actors.

@hwgray

8y↑18

+Gary Callahan He had a problem with racism. In the late 1950s and 1960s, Hibbler became a civil rights activist, marching with protestors and getting arrested in 1959 in New Jersey and in 1963 in Alabama. The notoriety of this activism discouraged major record labels from carrying his work.

@edithsalomon2633

8y↑3

Gary, how can we check out the movie when your comments are messed up due to foul language?

@fntime

7y↑2

Edith, are you Archie's wife. You sound like an oldperson. Being old makes you the Queen of the Hopbut NOT an intelligent person! :)

@johnbriscoe96

7y↑5

fntime, you sound like an A-hole. Edith was referring to the symbols in the comment and assumed they were replacements for foul language. Of course they were not but it did make it extremely difficult to read the name of the movie. You, on the other hand, are freakin' bully.

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@vitosanto3874

5y↑89

When I hear this its 1955 and and am young boy again , I am 80 years old now I know where the years went but where did they go?

@badgerfaninnj

3y↑8

My mother's absolute favorite.

@1943maryellen

3y↑11

well I’am 78 and I become a a young girl again! 💕

@karmone11

2y↑6

Bless you guys.. much love.

@xp7439

2y↑1

Damn.

@george-pj7gi

2y↑9

Im 86 when you pass over you’ll have your youth back again. See you on the other side

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@williammuraoka149

3y↑35

Absolutely glorious !!! I'm in my 70's and still am drawn to Al Hibbler's original "Unchained Melody". What strong
emotions it continues to draw !!

@timruth9977

2y↑2

I'm 74 and feel the same way. Righteous bros. And Fleetwood have good versions too, but his is still the best.

@jackieporter8616

2y↑1

@@timruth9977 Wow I didn't know Fleetwood Mac had a version of this song. I am 77 and often find myself singing this song. This is when meant something. Glad to have lived in that era. Be blessed.

@electrictroy2010

2y↑1

SORRY YOU’RE WRONG. “Music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret (1954). North wrote the music as a theme for prison film Unchained hence the song title.”

While there were additional remakes like Al Hibbler, those arrived one year later. The song’s first & original purpose was to be used in the movie

@billcabrera4723

1y↑1

Iam 83 years old and remember the first time I heard the song a Iam still play in it. Bye the brother's

@fredbloggs6080

52w↑1

@@electrictroy2010 An abbreviated version was sung in the movie by actor Todd Duncan, and his full version Is on the movie soundtrack album. Often people, including myself, think that a particular version of a song is the original, but it actually is not.

@audreybailey3406

4y↑51

Al Hibbler had one of the most beautiful for ever and his diction was impeccable.
What a blessing to have had this wonderful talent among us.

@anytylor5684

3y↑1

Good day to you. how are you doing? May every step you make be filled with happiness, love, and peace. And nice to meet you too where are you from, if you don’t mind me asking😊😊

@STEVECOLLINS-ck4ec

Couldn't agree more !💞

@YoungAtHeart1941

13y↑58

Not enough credit has been given Al for his great rendition of this song.

@TheEarthRealm

2y↑3

AND the original! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@sandracaster308

2y↑5

I don’t know why so many people think the Righteous Brothers were the original singers of this song. Al Hibler was the greatest🥰

@julianbrown1092

1y↑5

It's very interesting to hear an African American singer without the influence of gospel (and soul). Different day of music

@Jo_Wardy

1y↑3

I know I may get hate but I prefer Al Hibbler and Roy Hamilton over the Righteous Brothers who seem to have been the most popular. I think Elvis also made the right choice to be Inspired by Roy Hamilton

@jonnyq2323

43w↑1

@@TheEarthRealm incorrect. The original was make for the movie Unchained. Todd Duncan sang it in the film. Written by gentleman named Alex Smith. Al’s version was an early remake however.

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@mrsbetsie

13y↑36

This was my Dads favourite song of all time. We played it at his funeral and it sounded beautiful. My Dad had taste.

@aliceaurelia594

5y↑10

Al Hibbler's rendition is the best. The gold standard for Unchained Melody.

@charlesliles2966

9y↑2

I got a military leave in 1955 and had learned this song by heart. My singing it helped me GREATLY "get over" with a wonderful, sympathetic woman--which relationship lasted for years and years afterward. Thanks, Al.

@jimjobes9325

12y↑7

I can recall sitting on a tractor plowing a field on my dad's farm and singing this song by Al Hibbler to the top of my lungs. Beautiful words sung by a wonderful singer. This was in 1955 back in NJ. It also makes me think of the girl that I liked at the time......Shirley Johnson. Hope you are still around, Shirley...Jim

@cynthiacullen9695

2y↑14

What a incredible voice. So clear and sung perfectly

@eugenedinsmore5583

8y↑53

This came out in 1955 when I was a 14 year old teenager and just becoming aware of popular music. I couldn't get enough of this song and still can't.

@emrewest8788

Lol how old are u

@emrewest8788

Maybe dead right now

@woodjim

4y↑1

He's my age, Vito, and I'm far from dead.

@emrewest8788

@@woodjim you are after world vip rest in peace dude

@robertdinsmore7781

@@emrewest8788 Still here. How old am I? Well if I was 14 in 1955 and this is 2020, figure it out.

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@philipangelo595

1y↑4

Superb!! The beauty of his voice and the emotion he puts into this incredible song is a treasure.

@richardwhite3924

1y↑1

I met Al Hibbler at Small's Paradise in NYC's Harlem when I was a little kid. Whenever I perform "Unchained Melody" I always tell the audience about Al and his recording it 10 years before the Righteous Brothers recorded their cover version.

@hourlynewscaster

8y↑50

Hibbler recorded in an era when there was little if any "sweetening" of the recording session. He had a pure voice. The mix with the orchestra is great. It's wonderful to hear a PURE performance.

@philipangelo595

1y↑1

It was pure !! Beautiful!!

@quickworks9720

So true!

@samuelbecket1977

13y↑17

we played it for our first (wedding) dance...the song still gives me chills....

@davecathcart117

3y↑3

I agree Al Hibbler was a great singer and the song reached no. 2 in the 1950,s

@lindaadinagill

6y↑2

Sing like this just once in life - what more can ask for? His pronunciation of "God" says it all.

@siano3400

8y↑24

probably the greatest song ever recorded al hibbler was fantastic. left all of the 50's teens with this record forever. we are all grateful for this rendition . thanks so very much al

@toyne38

6y↑8

One of my favorites from the 50's, and, in my opinion, the best version...ever!

@Corrie121

14y↑22

There are several great renditions of this great song, but in my view, this one is the definitive one. Thank you for sharing this 5* post. Much appreciated.

@manchego1944

15y↑5

When I was a kid in the 1950s I didn't want to be like Mickey Mantle or even like Superman, I just wanted to sing "Unchained Melody" like Al Hibbler sang it. At 65, I still my wish remains the same, and of course, I still can't.

@yggepcat

22w

I can remember standing in the driveway of my then home in CT. I was leaning on my Dad's
Olds listening to Al Hibbler's beautiful voice singing UNCHAINED MELODY. I have a picture of me leaning on that car listening. It is still one of my favorite songs and his was the best version ever. It brings tears to my eyes and I am so glad I can hear it any time I want.

@willardfrazier8732

9y↑1

I went on my first date in 1955 in the Bronx, NY and we played this on a jukebox --great date and I'll never forget this song by Al Hibbler

@billschottel9705

10y↑22

I listened to this song on my little record player when I was a little kid in the 50's time and time again. What a Classic love the way he sings God in the song. Lot of folks think the Righteous Brothers did it better Not ME!

@russellshelton6314

9y↑4

I agree totally, like the Righteous Bros but this is the best.

@sonnydazeu1

9y↑3

When I was in the first grade I use to request a neighbor play this song!!!

@rhfadf

i agree with u

@1943maryellen

Try out Sam Cooks version it is Wonderful.👍🏻

@loveopera2

15y↑4

Beautiful song and he sings it so well. It brings back wonderful memories of the good times in music. I saw Donald Braswell perform this song in Vegas and it was outstanding. He kicked it up a notch with some high notes - I mean really high. This is a timeless classic. I'm so glad we have Hib's great sound preserved for all time.

@chrisbetts6194

31w↑2

This version made it to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart

@barbaralamanuzzi3688

36w↑2

This was popular when I was in high school. Never forgot it or the name Al Hibbler. Love it to this day. I am now 84

@Jimmy110459

12y↑23

Back in the late 70's at a revival show at the Felt Forum in NYC one of the acts was Al Hibbler . When he sang Unchained Melody he received rousing applause.

@peterstephens6168

4y↑4

The original and the best... I could just imagine myself in a cell block lamenting about the past mistakes I have made in my life...If we could only start over again......

@ValBlack

7y↑84

My favorite from the fifties. No one can do it as well as Al Hibbler.

@johnbriscoe96

7y↑1

You are exactly right.

@richardcutler7474

5y↑1

He enunciates every word. No one can duplicate this version.

@davidwheeler4876

4y↑2

There is only one. Al Hibblet

@lyndakoers1389

4y↑1

I remember the movie, Unchained with Crazy Legs Hirsch.

@channelfour3529

3y↑1

Completely agree! The beauties if 50s music.

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@curtisuhl1096

4y↑14

THIS HAS ALL WAYS SET THE STANDARD ! THANKS TO AL HIBBLER !

@sticklegs2004

9y↑33

I remember my Dad playing this version on his Grundig Majestic Hi Fi when I was a kid. He actually still has this original record in his collection. I'll be playing it for my parents 60th Wedding Anniversary in August

@beforeourveryeyes

1y↑1

I so admire singers that can ride the tempo, sing behind, catch up, get behind again.... I can't anticipate his phrasing. Then the bridge is rubato. Sinatra, Nat Cole, Louis, Billie, Ella, Sarah, all had this superb sense of time. They are such great artists. Thanks for this post.

@autumnwinds8636

5y↑10

Today is the first time I ever heard his version. This is now my favorite one. :)

@johnmorris008

14y↑7

If any of the struggling artist out there want a number one hit - this is it! Unchained Melody has been recorded many times by many different singers, and it's always a hit - always. Thank you posting and the mem'ries.

@rodneykitchen3869

4y↑4

loved this song, heard it when I was 14, many have covered it but this is the best ! (I'm 76 now)

@siano3400

7y↑3

what a song what lyric's till today one of the best recordings from the great al hibbler

@billypoo2622

9y↑2

Just stumbled upon this.....,again. Timeless, and no one did it better.

@robertbruce7996

6y↑3

The Great Al Hibbler this is his song no one can sound better on this tune .

@ediekoller1144

7y↑15

Listening to this song gives me "Chills" its so beautiful. God Bless you Al Hibbler::))

@160jjones4

I was on a train from New York to Omaha Nebraska Summer of 1955...This was played on the radio ....over and over....I loved it then...Love it now!

@oldtimer5738

3y↑4

The best version of this song. Remember it well in the 50s

@anytylor5684

Good day to you. how are you doing? May every step you make be filled with happiness, love, and peace. And nice to meet you too where are you from, if you don’t mind me asking😊😊

@jankirch4206

3y↑5

Al Hibbler's version rings true to me. Its embedded in my memory to the day I saw the film, Unchained. Something about the film moved me and Al's version has cemented in my mind forever.

@electrictroy2010

2y↑1

The movie didn’t use Hibbler… it used a song that arrived a year earlier by Todd Duncan

@dennissibert750

A agree. Saw the movie on tv. This song is in my very soul.

@barbnahoumi65

3y↑6

I was in the fifth grade then, and remember this beautiful song. So much better than later versions by other groups,

@texxmw

9y↑2

I used to have an album of Hits with this recording. Lost the LP, but have never forgotten Mr Hibbler's voice. THANKS for the post.

@123rexc

14y↑5

Giving my age away now. I bought this record in 1955 on the Brunswick label and I still reckon it's the best version. It was hardly heard on UK radio because some guy named Jimmy young did a hit cover version and murdered it ,along with a few others.

@kathrynmcarthur3381

3y↑7

Al Hibbler owns this haunting melody.

@anytylor5684

Good day to you. how are you doing? May every step you make be filled with happiness, love, and peace. And nice to meet you too where are you from, if you don’t mind me asking😊😊

@monichak

2y↑1

madre mia que hermosisima esta canción. en que momento se perdió este estilo!!!

@BonzJR

5y↑5

In my youth , this number lit a spark that carried me to the most romantic life I ever dared imagine.

@roybodden9243

1y↑1

The best version of this classic!

@kittysousa9448

8y↑12

He was the very,very best...the ONLY one who can make your skin crawl when he sang this song. I wish there was a way they could update the tone and the music so they can hear the ache in his heart and in his "groans" while he sang. Unbelievably unforgettable.

@ChrisKearns933

1y↑1

I agree. The righteous brothers did a good take on the song for sure, but hands down, discovering this mans talent only recently has sparked a newfound love for music. His vocals, his control. He expresses himself truly... causing you to really feel. Thank you, Al Hibbler. And thank you, Desmond, for sharing.

@veronicaperez2715

6y↑4

This song will forever be one of the best from the olden days making it such an amazing unforgettable and cherished hit memory today

@misterpeppercorn3078

I was but 6 years old when my father took me to a see him live. I'm now 75 and I will never forget seeing his assistant leading him to the microphone and him singing Unchained Melody. One of the greatest blessings of my life. I will never forget.

@johnburns6394

The first time I ever heard Unchained Melody was in 1957 or 58! Al Hibler was unknown to me at the time, but I fell in love with his voice. I also loved his "He" and "Trees". I was in the Navy, stationed at NAS Mrmphis
(Millington). In case you are wondering, I'm Caucasian!
I've never been a racist, and to think a blind Negro had such a magnificent voice just made heart sing. Elvis had just begun to be popular along with Jerry Lee Lewis. I was a big fan of Nat King Cole in high school and was a little skeptical of Elvis, but liked most of his music. The only rock music was Bill Haleys "Rock Around the Clock". I still think AL Hibbler had the best vocal for Unchained Melody! I also like Austin Browns version, wish he would sing "Can't Help Falling in Love With You "
I'm 86 now and get on Google to hear my favorite songs of the 40s, 50s and 60s, only a few later songs hit my happy space! So I agree with most of other comments, AL Hibbler had just the right voice for UM!

@siouxfan1716

1y↑2

Wow, what a beautiful voice excellent singing!! First time hearing this artist and he nailed it!!

@ChadReidSmith

15y↑2

Al Hibbler's "Unchained Melody" was my favorite song in the 60's and still is.

@GWall-hq8mk

9y↑17

I started my National Service at Catterick Camp in June 1955 and this was played constantly by Al Hibbler. Some say it was Jimmy Young who made it first but he was the first to ruin it. It is surprising of how many people have never heard of Al Hibbler considering the times this song has been recorded.. A great song by a great singer and many memories

@ThePmfan

Some say? It was featured in the movie Unchained. That is the original from whence it got its title.

@Mamalani4

9y↑134

This is the original - I'm 73 and I remember it well. The Righteous Bros is good too - it was magical in Ghost - but this was the original and still gives me goose bumps. I wore out the 45 - twice.

@jacquelinefitch4341

7y↑9

I'm 74, and still have the 45 of this. Still love it.

@jimincairns

6y↑11

The original was by Todd Duncan.

@LucyLovettLestrange

6y↑1

Mamalani4 I think it's great! Al has an epic voice!

@velazquezn

6y↑5

Yeah the original is from a film. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szpGVAGcysw

@estelleabisror6290

6y↑1

From the 50 s

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@lizk203

12y↑8

The song is so beautiful,it seems like its hard to mess it up.The first time I heard it was by Al Hibbler,then Roy Hamilton,and finally by The Righteous Brothers,who I saw in person at Byrne Arena in the Meadowlands in Jersey.I love it by them all!!

@beaumontsonny

12y↑2

I understand this is the most recorded song ever. Nobody but nobody does it like Al Hibbler. His lilting English accent Adds the final touch to this beautiful melody

@lombardiimages

6y↑3

The master of this song! The best vocal ever!

@chugwaterman

12y↑2

I love the Al Hibbler original. First heard it in "The Jet" movie theater in Valparaiso, Florida in 1955 as the theme song for the movie "Unchained". I loved it then and love it today.

@curlypete1

15y↑4

I have always thought this was the finest version of this song ever since I first heard it in the fifties.

@sjjcws

10y↑22

At the same time, haunting and beautiful. What feeling and expression. Prefer this to Righteous Bros. excellent cover.

@cf1934

9y↑3

I feel the same way about the Roy Hamilton version.

@williamcarter1626

This isn't a cover. This came out in 1955, the Righteous Brothers came out ten years later, in 1965. Righteous Brothers is the cover.

@sjjcws

3y↑1

@@williamcarter1626 I believe Hibbler's version reached #6 in the pop charts in 1955, in some pretty good company at that time. I was 12 when it was released and a big fan of Elroy "crazylegs" Hirsh.

@JMPulido55

Same here. I like Al Hibbler's cover better than any other singer's cover of Unchained Melody.

@electrictroy2010

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@Fool3SufferingFools

8y↑27

I'd heard this song for years as done by the Righteous Brothers, but never really heard it until I heard Al Hibbler sing it! Beautiful, and with none of that overwrought vocal noodling that obscures the real melody.

@freewill1114

7y↑6

With due respect to the Righteous Brothers, I have to agree. The Al Hibbler version has always been my favorite.

@1943maryellen

3y↑1

In the middle is Sam Cooks Version , is a lot slower and much more Soul, Check it out👍🏻

@cordibaz11

6y↑4

I first heard Al in the 70s singing this song and I will never forget what a massive hit it was, many people have done it since but for me Als version was the best, as with most songs.

@jackieford1527

9y↑9

WE had Al Hibbler`s version on a 78 record which we played on a gramophone that we had to place the needle in. I was10 at the time and it was played so often I learnt all the words by heart! Smashing.

@Decal34

8y↑8

This song always makes me sad, reminds me of college days when my love was far away in another state.

@graceprotano5268

6y↑1

I am 75 and I loved it then and still do.

@mkl62

13y↑2

Al Hibbler's version of this song hit #1 on the Rhythm & Blues charts, #3 on the Top 40 charts, and #2 in the United Kingdom. It finished at #21 for the year 1955. 1955; the year that the music scene changed forever. On July 9, 1955, Bill Haley and His Comets hit #1 with Rock Around the Clock, signifying the beginning of the Rock Era.

@shirleyborces2258

8y↑3

This is the first that I heard this song with Al Hibbler as the singer. Yes, he's good. I used to hear this from Roy Hamilton.

@r.crompton2286

3y↑3

You can hear multiple emotive climbs and drops in Al's delivery. None of the other popular singers who covered this song were able to impart Al's sense of anticipation, frustration and desperation.

@p2y3t

7y↑5

I loved it then and I love this song now. I was in such a special place back when I first heard him sing. One thing for sure, I was very romantic back then.

@tkmathur

14y↑3

Thanks a ton!! I have this in an audio cassette called "20 Platinum Oldies". This one was a difficult to find on YouTube - I kept getting the Righteous Bros. rendition. This one is just amazing!!

@DavidJ0001

10y↑7

My favorite version of the entire song. Beautiful.

@andypandy4078

5y↑4

Streets ahead of every other rendition of this I’ve heard tbd - I wasn’t exactly bowled over by the tune anyway until I’d heard this version which makes it a whole new listening experience to me.

@Raul61233

10y↑4

Al Hibbler came up with some great songs. In my view, this is his greatest one. It has been used in several movies, decades after this release, perhaps the most famous being "Ghost".

@Chenoaah

10y

But he only covert the song. Alex North composed the music and Hy Zaret wrote the lyrics, for a movie called "Unchained". This song is one of the most covert songs in history and The Righteous Brothers' recording was used for the movie "Ghost" not this. Nonetheless it is a wonderful cover.

@maryjelks5335

10y↑7

I sang this tune by mr. hibbler when I was a teenager, on my way walking to and from School during the 50s..

@Franghurst

12y↑2

I have just discovered Hibbler and am really enjoying his music. Thanks for uploading his works millsbrothers.

@victorwashington7306

6y↑4

My favorite version of "Unchained Melody"

@IvoPondusa

9y↑3

A M A Z I N G !!!
TODAY 100 YEARS AGO
when
AL HIBBLER
(August 16, 1915 – April 24, 2001)
was born
He was an American baritone vocalist

@badgerfaninnj

3y↑3

My mom's favorite. She turned me on to it. No other rendition comes close.

@rebelrandle

12y↑1

Who says that the Righteous version is the best should listen to the master Al Hibbler

@FolsomDann

4y↑3

My dad was a professional bass player and had the opportunity to meet him once. They shook hands and Al asked my dad what instrument he played, guitar or bass? He had felt the calluses on my dad's fingers.

@alriverald

4y↑1

I love to hear the original Blues versions of pop song. Fantastic.

@eturfrey

5y↑1

Remember my dad buying this on 78rpm back in 1955 a lifetime ago.

@paulbaker5971

8y↑14

Al Hibber and the Rigeous Brothers are the only ones who can sing this song with true feelings

@jamesschell72

8y↑6

+Paul Baker Roy Hamilton performs this song very well also.

@pat1947100

7y↑3

Roy Hamilton sang a beautiful version and as far as I am concerned the Righteous Brothers version should be consigned to the "others who have sung this song." bin. That said, Hibbler's version is far and away the best.

@mikespurgeon3345

6y↑4

Roy Hamilton

@wendellblackett8317

5y↑1

@@jamesschell72 Lol I was just going to comment the very same thing

@lenisbennett3062

Have you heard Willie Nelson's version it's different.

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@jean6872

47w

Al Hibbler set the standard for this song.

@MylesAngus

8y↑43

The best, the very best, and the original version of "Unchained Melody."

@anutrof

It's probably the best version, but it's not the original.

@rogh8

I WILL SAY, YEP TO THAT

@zanderbricks8701

4y↑1

The original was by Todd Duncan, actually. Hibbler just added more lyrics.

@jean-lucbersou758

I THINK GEORGE BENSON makes it GREAT !!!

@andersnilsson4068

4y↑5

Are all of you total nuts, BOBBY HATFIELD of course!

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@Tomboycarol

15y↑2

This was the version i grew up with and for me the best version.

@qstar304

12y↑1

WOW Was having flashbacks of my childhood. His wife was my History Teacher. @ Wadleigh Junior High School in Harlem 114th street.. He gave a concert @ the School. I remember my Mother Being so Excited. He sang this Song. For those who did not know he was also Blind

@trendy188

13y↑5

Bring back memories of yesterday,the days of innocence.

@DylanGirl1963

12y↑1

My father loved this version by Al Hibbler...long long time ago now.

@bob1559

2y↑1

The best, no one sings it better.

@colindale3027

8y↑6

Simply a great version from AL

@kalocecilia4640

8y↑11

Oh my gosh... Thank you so much! I finally found it! This is my FAVORITE VERSION! Thank you! ❤️😁

@raymondsaxe9288

8y↑8

YOU ARE SO RIGHT, BEST RENDITION OF THEM ALL!

@caroll3309

8y↑11

The best and original version

@rebelrandle

8y↑6

You got that right Carol.

@robertklose2140

7y↑2

Take a listen to John Gary's rendition.

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