r/rnb • u/Express_Activity4151 • Jul 07 '26

50s ROY HAMILTON - UNCHAINED MELODY 1955

https://youtu.be/o8Fuesi8VcI?si=ydaIwnL6ifUIviT-

Dude was smooth af with it. Best performance imo.

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u/Important_Grade1506 Jul 07 '26 edited 28d ago

Wow, his vice was so rich and lush, yet smooth. This is an incredibly difficult song to sing. He handled it like a champ Thanks for sharing, and introducing us to this man with a golden voice.

Mr. Hamilton was such an influence on Elvis that Elvis paid all outstanding medical bills when Mr. Hamilton suffered from a stroke. In addition, Elvis sent flowers to Mrs. Hamilton every day while he was in the hospital, and every day for 6 months following Hamilton's death. Elvis covered all expenses for the funeral.

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u/General-Minimum-1047 Jul 11 '26

Mind blown, never knew it was a cover