<P> The best - known version of `` Unchained Melody '' was recorded by the duo The Righteous Brothers for Philles Records in 1965 . The lead vocal was performed solo by Bobby Hatfield , who later recorded other versions of the song credited solely to him . According to his singing partner Bill Medley , they had agreed to do one solo piece each per album . Both wanted to do `` Unchained Melody '' for their fourth album , but Hatfield won the coin toss . </P>
<P> The best - known version of `` Unchained Melody '' was recorded by the duo The Righteous Brothers for Philles Records in 1965 . The lead vocal was performed solo by Bobby Hatfield , who later recorded other versions of the song credited solely to him . According to his singing partner Bill Medley , they had agreed to do one solo piece each per album . Both wanted to do `` Unchained Melody '' for their fourth album , but Hatfield won the coin toss . </P>
who sang unchained melody in the righteous brothers
who sang unchained melody in the righteous brothers
Bobby Hatfield
Bobby Hatfield