Unchained Melody

Jim Ed Brown and the Browns · The Three Bells [Bear Family] [1993]

Oh, my love, my darling,

I've hungered for your touch a long, lonely time,

Time goes by so slowly and time can do so much.

Are you still mine?

I need your love,

I need your love,

God speed your love, to me.

Lonely rivers sigh,

Wait for me, wait for me

I'll be coming home, wait for me!

Oh, my love, my darling,

I've hungered for your touch a long, lonely time,

Time goes by so slowly and time can do so much.

Are you still mine?

I need your love,

I need your love,

God speed your love, to me...

Unchained Melody

Jim Ed Brown and the Browns deliver a soulful rendition of "Unchained Melody" on their 1993 Bear Family release, The Three Bells. While the song is widely recognized for its association with the 1955 film Gone with the Wind, this recording captures the raw, gospel-inflected energy characteristic of Brown's work. The track exemplifies the artist's ability to blend traditional spiritual themes with a driving, rhythmic delivery that defines his musical legacy. As part of a collection of tracks from this era, the performance highlights the group's commitment to authentic soul expression, offering a distinct take on a classic melody that resonates deeply within the gospel and R&B traditions.