Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody (1955) In the golden era of the 1950s, amidst a myriad of musical masterpieces, a hauntingly beautiful composition emerged, known as "Unchained Melody." Performed by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, this piece would go on to be one of the most enduring and beloved songs of all time. "Unchained Melody" was originally composed for a prison film titled "Unchained," hence its name. The song's deeply emotive lyrics were penned by Hy Zaret, while the mesmerizin