5. Unchained Melody by Alex North and Hy Zaret (1955)
Alex North and Hy Zaret originally wrote this song for a little known movie called Unchained, back in 1955. Despite the movie not being a success the song would go on to be one of the most covered songs in recorded history. The song has been covered by more than 650 artists. The 1965 version by the Righteous Brothers was the most famous covering of the hit song.
The song received a mega boost when it was used in the 1990 blockbuster movie Ghost, which starredDemi Moore and Patrick Swayze. The film won an Oscar. The estimated earnings of the song are $27.5 million.
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