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Hy Zaret (born Hyman Harry Zaritsky; August 21, 1907 – July 2, 2007) was an American Tin Pan Alley lyricist and composer who wrote the lyrics of the 1955 hit "Unchained Melody", one of the most-recorded songs of the 20th century. == Personal life == Zaret was born on August 21, 1907, in New York City to Jewish parents Max Zaritsky and Dora Shiffman, who had emigrated from Russia in the 1890s. He attended West Virginia University and Brooklyn Law... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Hy Zaret first charted in 1940 with So You're the One.The artist placed 33 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 10 of which reached the Top‑10, including 2 number‑ones.The artist scored 12 UK Top‑75 entries, including 7 Top‑10 placements, including 4 number‑ones.On US AC the artist achieved 1 number‑one.On US Country the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.On US RnB the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s, 2 of which went to number‑one.