If I Can Dream
Elvis Presley
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There must be lights burning brighter somewhere Got to be birds flying higher in a sky more blue If I can dream of a better land Where all my brothers walk hand in hand Tell me why, oh why, oh why can't my dream come true oh why There must be peace and understanding sometime Strong winds of promise that will blow away the doubt and fear If I can dream of a warmer sun Where hope keeps shining on everyone Tell me why, oh why, oh why won't that sun appear We're lost in a cloud With too much rain We're trapped in a world That's troubled with pain But as long as a man Has the strength to dream He can redeem his soul and fly Deep in my heart there's a trembling question Still I am sure that the answer gonna come somehow Out there in the dark, there's a beckoning candle And while I can think, while I can talk While I can stand, while I can walk While I can dream, please let my dream Come true, right now Let it come true right now Oh yeah
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Written by: Walter Earl Brown
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date and Album"If I Can Dream" was released in November 1968 as a single from the album "Elvis" (also referred to as the "68 Comeback Special" soundtracks album).
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InspirationThe song draws its inspiration from a statement made by Martin Luther King Jr. about his dream of freedom and equality, which resonated with Presley during the civil unrest period in the United States.
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Songwriter"If I Can Dream" was written by W. Earl Brown specifically for the climactic final performance in Elvis' 1968 NBC television special, known as the "68 Comeback Special".
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Chart PerformanceThe single peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, whilst reaching number 11 on the UK Singles Chart, and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Non-Gospel Spiritual TaleAlthough the song was break from Presley’s traditional gospel roots, the song carried a spiritually intense, prophetic message during the turbulent social and political climate.
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Elvis' Personal AttachmentPresley frequently performed "If I Can Dream" in his concerts until his death in 1977, demonstrating his strong personal attachment to the song.
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Album Re-releaseA reimagining of the song was released on the 2015 album "If I Can Dream", which featured new instrumental tracks by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are about striving for a better world, which were a contrast to Presley's previous hits that largely focused on love and heartbreak.
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PopularityThe song remains popular to this day, continuing to be covered by numerous artists and featured in various pieces of media, including film and television.
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Golden Globe NominationThe song influenced the title of the 2018 documentary "Elvis Presley: The Searcher", which received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.
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