It was in 1955 that Al Hibbler sang "Unchained Melody." The success of this cover lead to many covers after it peaked at the third spot on the Billboard charts.
blind soul singer born 8/16/1914 in Little Rock Arkansas Two biggest hits: Unchained Melody and He Both in 1955
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No, that song was recorded by Al Wilson, who is now deceased.
no, it was al martino
Yes, It is on the album AL HIRT / THE HAPPY TRUMPET
Todd duncan sang this song in the film unchained
Todd Duncan in the 1950s prison movie "Unchained" Al Hibbler had the first Billboard charted stand alone release and over 300covers have been professionally recorded including, an what may be the most famous, Righteous Brothers.
blind soul singer born 8/16/1914 in Little Rock Arkansas Two biggest hits: Unchained Melody and He Both in 1955
Arguably the most recognizable version is by Bobby Hatfield (credited to the Righteous Brothers). Most recently it was recorded by Gareth Gates on the album "What My Heart Wants to Say"
Al Hibbler was born on August 16, 1915.
Al Hibbler was born on August 16, 1915.
Al Hibbler died on April 24, 2001 at the age of 85.
The Platters recorded it in 1958 and was included in one of their albums but hardly got any air play at all. They rereleased it as part of their Greatest Hits album in 1969. As lists appear of the dozens of vocalists and bands that have covered this song, the Platters have never been given much credit for their version.
Al Hibbler died on April 24, 2001 at the age of 85.
Al Hibbler was born on August 16, 1915 and died on April 24, 2001. Al Hibbler would have been 85 years old at the time of death or 99 years old today.
duke ellingtonFirstly, the title is "Unchained Melody".Four versions of that song charted in 1955.The first two were :Al HibblerLes BaxterBoth charted in the week of April 9.Roy Hamilton and June Valli both charted a few weeks later.
Al Hibbler has: Played Singer in "Toast of the Town" in 1948. Played himself in "Toast of the Town" in 1948. Played himself in "The David Frost Show" in 1969. Played himself in "Louis Armstrong: 1900 - 1971" in 1971. Played himself in "Texas Tenor: The Illinois Jacquet Story" in 1992. Played himself in "Reminiscing in Tempo" in 2006.