“If I Can Dream” is a song made famous by Elvis Presley, written by Walter Earl Brown and notable for its direct quotations of Martin Luther King, Jr. The song was published by Elvis Presley’s music publishing company Gladys Music, Inc. It was recorded by Presley in June 1968, two months after King’s assassination. The recording was first released to the public as the finale of Presley’s ’68 Comeback Special.
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March 2, 2016 @ 11:05 pm
I think this song is so powerful…and the way Elvis sings it you have to watch his passion for the song. Outside of his gospel I think this is a universal and powerful song.
Makes my cry sometimes….
February 3, 2017 @ 9:52 pm
Yes, I Will Be Playing ELVIS Spiritual CD At My Husband’s Funeral. John Loved ELVIS So Much.
February 7, 2017 @ 9:28 pm
Sherry, I’m sorry that your husband died and yes, if John loved Elvis so much, I know he would appreciate your thoughtfulness. I’m sure that, with Elvis’ love for Jesus, he’s in Heaven. I just prayed that your beloved John is with him now.
With my heartfelt sympathy for this evening, for tomorrow and for always, Lea xo
March 2, 2017 @ 4:53 pm
I will never tire of hearing this great singer, Elvis. This is such a powerful and beautiful song sung straight from his heart. Thank you for sharing with us all.
March 22, 2017 @ 7:28 pm
“… Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Revelation 21:3-4 (The Bible, NIV version)
Someday this dream will come true. “For whom so ever believes…”