It is 2 am in the morning in RSA, NW in Mafikeng , I am listening to this song, it says it all. I am someone who ibelieve that better days are coming. It is my first time listening to this song with understanding. Hang in the, better days are very close❤️
@mandy-rachelmatshaya21742 жыл бұрын
9 months later I'm listening to this song at 02:25 in Cape Town. busy with exam preparations. because young or old...
@mbutikhiba92962 жыл бұрын
🤗
@barrydunn8304 Жыл бұрын
My friend Michael Rorke met a girl he fell in love with who was still a virgin and would always come to me for advice on how to get some honey 🍯 and I told him to be patient but not give up and promised me to marry her when she did give him some.he eventually got some honey married her raised a family 👪 and this song came out just when she gave in to him and it was a song we listened to throughout the years till they were both taken from me in a tragic accident.3 months before they passed away I visited him and he reminded me of how they would fight when they first met but had grown so close over the years and his prayer to God was that God take both of them together as she didn't know her father or have a family and he couldn't think of him leaving her behind all alone and God answered his prayer.i miss u my friend but one day I will be with u all again.Barry Dunn..South Africa.
@thandomvimbi1558 Жыл бұрын
Hang in there, kuzolunga
@capricornbonheur Жыл бұрын
@@mandy-rachelmatshaya2174 1 months later I’m listen to this in New Jersey missing SA
@freddiecurry4397 Жыл бұрын
I'm 61 years old and my dreams haven't come true yet but in GOD's time. In GOD's time. Has always been one of my favorites 💕
@yvonnetaylor5433 Жыл бұрын
Youre not alone my friend here i am💝💝
@jameleason6124 Жыл бұрын
🙏🏿❤️✨️
@exclamationpointman3852 Жыл бұрын
Dream are alive.
@MrCarltonjsmith Жыл бұрын
It’s Gonna Be Alright!
@pamw7221 Жыл бұрын
God keeps His promises❤❤❤❤
@winniekolwane8446 Жыл бұрын
My mom loves this song so much, having to grow up under very difficult circumstances she rose above all adversities. Today she holds a top position in the health sector and has obtained her honorary degree. Mom you are my inspiration
@SexyAzzHell93 Жыл бұрын
Amen...Beautiful.
@lindasmith536111 ай бұрын
This song played on the radio every morning before school. The days I thought maybe I won't go to first period this song would pop on the radio y'all talking about someone getting dressed and running all the way to school cause I had a dream and had faith . I graduated highschool with the inspiration of this song it new just how I felt. Thanks guys for this song. In the of God you help me tremendously while in highschool love you for that
@WilfortAdams-op1hl7 ай бұрын
When we first heard this song❤ was in the 1978 while were wishing on a 🌟
@coldcity7735 ай бұрын
Awesome Mom,Blessings To Her 🙏🏽
@jacquegreen230211 ай бұрын
I’m 55 years old and still remember all the words of this song Timeless classic ❤
@sanelisiwelorrainexulu51197 жыл бұрын
My father took me to a movie when i was number 1 in class, the bus to town played this song, didn't know the words coz i was around 8yrs, it reminds me of his love everytime, #RIP Mandlenkosi Elpheas Xulu 1995
@adamntini67525 жыл бұрын
Sanelisiwe Lorraine Xulu : Hi Lorraine. This is one of the best classics ever. I'm 43yrs old now , but its only today that I know who sings this beautiful song. Be strong my dear sister. Hold on to your dreams.
@nqobilebillyngwenya26194 жыл бұрын
Eish Sane ... Injalo impilo , we're born ,we live n eventually part with this world .
@sthembisomthembu3954 жыл бұрын
@@nqobilebillyngwenya2619 sad..
@thembinkosimfekayi98904 жыл бұрын
this s nice Music
@godfreysenna23664 жыл бұрын
Sanelisiwe Lorraine Xulu I feel you.
@dwoynemoore24204 ай бұрын
Sorry I can’t help but cry EVERY TIME I hear this song 😢
@Prince7710013 жыл бұрын
This song made me cry when I did not yet have anything to cry about as a poor 10 year old kid growing up in the projects. I listened to this song over and over and over and cried and cried and cried. Now, today, this song came to mind and I'm crying again. Thank you for posting this song and keeping such a beautiful message alive. I wish I had remembered this song when times got hard. Thank you my brother Wee Gee.
@shariffbrown042 жыл бұрын
Beautiful ❤️
@HealthAngele2 жыл бұрын
Same here, I shared this song and so blessed God inspired William to sing it.❤🙏
@afghanstan45512 жыл бұрын
You posted a long time ago, but I relate. We were poor in Savannah as kids. This song made me go out and carve my name in the world.
@siphokazidlamini9402 жыл бұрын
@@shariffbrown04 q
@ericdavis2928 Жыл бұрын
This song can inspire but it can also make u shed a year or two
@kjasent Жыл бұрын
For those of us who grew up in Chicago I believe this song has a special place in our struggles to aspire to succeed regardless of our surroundings. I forgot about this song but so glad I came across it here on youtube. LOVE THIS SONG!
@JT-dw9nu Жыл бұрын
I'm from Chicago, and your on point.
@Romeo7414GD Жыл бұрын
I too am from the Chi... You're definitely on point 💯
@divapie110 ай бұрын
I grew in in Chicago, Henry Horner Homes. This was always playing and was an inspirational hymn to us. I'm almost 63 years old now and this song brings back great memories-"What you Get is What you do" was always my favorite line. I went on to get my Masters and have been working for City Government 34 years!! Hold ON!!
@metasmith6 ай бұрын
I'm in LA chasing my dreams and whenever I feel like I'm about to fail, I play this song. I'm from 112th & Normal. Kenwood Academy. This is TOTALLY a Chicago song!
@gellison936 ай бұрын
Yes indeed.... It hits HOME.....
@AngelMartinez-bk6vh6 жыл бұрын
Man my older brother used to play this song all the time . well i was struggling with my addiction to drugs and alcohol . and i was looking and feeling horrible and my brother played this song and i just started crying like a baby . God was cleaning my spirit threw this song . i begged God to please take away my terrible addiction away from me . and he did today i have 46 days clean and sober . thank you Jesus' for your love and mercy and grace ! I continue to listen to this song for strength and inspiration when i need it . God is amazing and wee gee was definitely one of his Angel's to pass the message in this amazing song of love and hope .
@thomasmitchell14085 жыл бұрын
Angel I struggled for many years myself doing drugs on the streets of Chicago. I'm ok now but the fight goes on. We will have to deal with this for the rest of our lives because addiction is not curable, we are just in remission. The devil wants our souls back because we served him well when we were on drugs, lying,stealing, and cheating. We got to keep God in our life because this is a spiritual battle for our souls.
@33fatface2 жыл бұрын
Angel? How are you doing? Still clean I pray
@earth2mikie2 жыл бұрын
I hope you're still sober. Let love be the light to show the way.
@BlessedRoCooks2 жыл бұрын
God is amazing 🤩 God can do anything. Keep pushing. Don’t give up. 💕 💕
@Paparika_so_spicy Жыл бұрын
❤keep going strong Angel
@timothywatley8450 Жыл бұрын
It’s 2023 and I remember this song from 1979. I was 17 years old and fell in love with the lyrics. We All need someone to care about us and show us the way!!❤
@keithsylvester56819 ай бұрын
This was a very positive song growing up as a child. It even contains memories of my family, my mom , grandparents and everyone else.
@misterhyde19719 жыл бұрын
This is a classic!!! We sang this at my 8th grade graduation back in the early eighties in Chicago. This song should be played worldwide all day everyday.
@mmapulaemily32368 жыл бұрын
Just listen to the end of the song. children hold on to your dreams .i luv this guy,
@ladybugbrack28347 жыл бұрын
Matthew Bell This was my 8th grade graduation song.Class of "84". Thank God for memories.
@charleswallace11236 жыл бұрын
Matthew Bell hold on y'all it will all unfold to be good
@Tee8336 жыл бұрын
Matthew Bell This was my 8th grade graduation song too. Juliette G. Low Upper Grade Center.
@chaunharvey80676 жыл бұрын
Matthew Bell this was my graduation song four days ago
@theballerstar10 жыл бұрын
Tears flow down my face every time I hear this song! Reminds me of a more innocent time in my life in southside Chicago. Dreams are the wings of the mind. Dreams are the sunshine of the mind. Deep shit bro!
@jrc6307 жыл бұрын
theballerstar i frel u
@philileleehle81277 жыл бұрын
theballerstar me 2 dear I do cry
@philileleehle81277 жыл бұрын
I love it love it each day it really mean something to me an close to my heart
@dontworrybehappy6846 жыл бұрын
I'm in tears so beautiful wow this song his voice is so blessed Amen
@Sophisticated86 жыл бұрын
I understand where you coming from I ysed to live on the south side of chicago
@hermanaguilar7405 ай бұрын
Every time I hear this beautiful message it does my heart so much good. Thank you Wee Gee.
@phillipmuir21908 жыл бұрын
Young people need to get these songs in there systems. . there is no way we can fail with songs like these we will always overcome.
@marcusd71295 жыл бұрын
This song will woke up more of the youth all they got do just listing to it and unstand the words what WEE DEE Talking about 🎶🎼❤❤🌎
@ladinamontgomery47175 жыл бұрын
Our life is one light to show us one way.our: good ancestors/descendants.
@antwonehooks88475 жыл бұрын
phillip muir YES
@weegee-dramaticbehindthemi54423 жыл бұрын
From WeeGee's family to yours I know he is grateful for be blessed with sharing this message through his gift of music. We thank you all for holding on to your dreams. HOLD ON, BELIEVE IN LOVE. LET LOVE BE THE LIGHT TO SHOW THE WAY. HOLD ON
@ijustbevibin04253 жыл бұрын
You might not believe it but there are and I’m one of them I’ve always music from different eras because I feel like I can listen to their perspective on the world and how it changes throughout music history but I’ve always like these songs because my dad and my grandpa fuck with soul R&B and jazz type shit but I’m 16 right now and I don’t know a lot but some of my friends listen to oldies me but ion think they go back as far as I do in music.Once I started building my playlist up I couldn’t stop and after like 1-2 years I got 2K songs so far I’m tryna see how far I can get at the end of my life shits gonna be dope
@aubreymthembu1436 жыл бұрын
This song is so close to my heart. I played it repeatedly whilst studying under difficult and almost impossible conditions. I nearly quit my studies but it kept me going until I completed and graduated.
@katlehomoloi92822 жыл бұрын
You gave me strength mane. I think I'll come back to this comment after I have graduated. I am under pressure to do well this term but God got me. Spread Love Aubrey. Love and Light.
@mishacklekala9056 Жыл бұрын
Love
@devellburch4502 Жыл бұрын
@@katlehomoloi9282 IM LOOKING TO SEE YOU COME BACK TO COMMENT ABOUT YOUR GRADUATION SO THAT I CAN CONGRATULATE YOU AND I DONT WANT YOU TO FORGET TO COME BACK TO POST YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS.
@tsammadipao26476 ай бұрын
Congratulations!!🥹
@weegee-dramaticbehindthemi54423 жыл бұрын
Thank you from WeeGee's family to all the fab fans for keeping your dreams alive! HOLD ON TO YOUR DREAMS.
@seatilemodisane2289 Жыл бұрын
This song carries an important message. Thnx man of God for inspiration
@lungilesetyila9450 Жыл бұрын
@@seatilemodisane2289 ❤️
@islandqueen7342 Жыл бұрын
Thank u for this beautiful song ❤️😊🇯🇲🇯🇲
@benadettejones6082 Жыл бұрын
This song came to me,as i am non traditional nursing student (older woman)! I kept singing the chorus in my head! I'll never forget that feeling of watching my older sister recieve her diploma in 1981! They played this song at her graduation! It is indeed a legendary song that still resonates even now today! Children hold on to your dreams, believe in love let love be the light to show the way! Trust God and believe in yourself!🙏🏽🙌🏾🤗
@devellburch4502 Жыл бұрын
@@benadettejones6082, I SEE MY GRAMMAR SCHOOL WASNT THE ONLY ONES SINGING THIS AT GRADUATION BUT MANY SCHOOLS SUNG THIS SONG OF MOTIVATION AND INSPIRATION LOVE OF GOD/YAH TO SHOW YOU THE WAY.
@The-rw7yk7 жыл бұрын
reminds me off my late uncle; my motivater...one whom i looked up too...my mentor...some idiot decided to end his life 😢😢😢😢 yesterday morning...hope your soul is at rest Malome💔
@nqobilebillyngwenya26194 жыл бұрын
Feeling your pain Amo , selfish idiots !!!
@cynthiarobinson17304 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that may he rest n Paradise.
@sthembisomthembu3954 жыл бұрын
Nxese
@nqobilebillyngwenya26194 жыл бұрын
Nxese Amo
@samp57644 жыл бұрын
Nxese Mntasekhaya
@bignatnat9736 Жыл бұрын
Now a grown man, and I "still" love this song ❤️🙏🏿🙏🏿
@exclamationpointman3852 Жыл бұрын
Why not
@moniqueycure12702 жыл бұрын
Lost my best friend of 40+ yrs 5yrs ago today this was our song. I'm sitting here listening and crying I miss her so much nothing left but memories. She will forever be in my heart until we meet again💗
@senzomajola278 ай бұрын
Memories of those we lost are revived by songs with substance such as this master piece,May God bless you and your dear friends soul rest in peace🙏
@wendypack96309 жыл бұрын
What a powerful song for youth of all generations. We sang this song for my graduation, and the lyrics stand the test of time. I heard this song on the radio today and called my children so they can listen to it. I haven't heard a song since that truly moves youth in a positive direction the way that this song does. There will never be another. This is truly a lifetime anthem.
@chanellbenson38223 жыл бұрын
Chicago girl
@mokhavstevarri88743 жыл бұрын
My great grandmother would play this song every morning while we sat at the dining room table eating our breakfast before school. I can still hear us kids singing along with the music. As I listen now A warm feeling comes over me being 44 years old thinking back on the good ole days …. Teary eyed over here
@dbtmzone608 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I am WeeGee’s wife. William would be so honored. HOLD ON, with love ❤️🙏🏽
@61MJ128 жыл бұрын
Can't imagine how 94 people could dislike this song. Let's hope they find a positive message in their lives to "Hold On" to and believe in love. With all going on around us, the world could find inspiration in this 10:08 of truly great lyrics and vocals.
@AaronX978 жыл бұрын
this generation just doesnt know
@juanitamajor67817 жыл бұрын
61MJ12 definitely
@irisweke57567 жыл бұрын
61MJ12 I agree with you
@mihalispsychedelicrealeyes12843 жыл бұрын
Funny how these comments bleed love, but you harass those who give a thumbs down. This is what the song is about. Anyone can love their own and those that ride with them, how about loving your enemies and even easier those that disagree with you you don't have to vocalize it. Let it blend, let it be.
@TMack39773 жыл бұрын
That's crazy how you don't like this song that why we got such bull shit going on in the world 🌎
@flinttownboy27 жыл бұрын
Such a inspiring song I'm 40 years old and everytime I hear this song I Cry
@reggiebrockman23702 жыл бұрын
Growing up on the west side of Chicago this was our graduation song we all cried singing it...... love REGGIE BROCKMAN William Penn elementary school
@devellburch4502 Жыл бұрын
@@reggiebrockman2370, MY SCHOOL ALSO SUNG THIS SONG AT GRADUATION LIKE SO MANY OTHERS AND I’M ALSO FROM THE WESTSIDE OF CHI WE’RE FROM THE SAME AREA, I WENT TO PADEREWSKI AND 1 OF PENN OPPONENTS PLAYING BASKETBALL. “HOLY CITY”
@devellburch4502 Жыл бұрын
@@reggiebrockman2370, WESTSIDE GRAMMAR SCHOOLS WAS ON IT FOR GRADUATION BECAUSE OF THE MOTIVATION AND INSPIRATION OF THE SONG AND IT SHOULD BE MANDATORY TO HAVE THIS SONG PLAYED AT GRADUATION TODAY FOR THE YOUTH TRULY NEEDS UPLIFTING INSPIRATION.
@adriennefranklin35358 жыл бұрын
May I add, from crack to College to CEO!!!! GOD is GOOD!!!!! 👼
@leocannon43838 жыл бұрын
Adrienne Franklin won't he doing it☝
@adriennefranklin35358 жыл бұрын
Yes He is and Yes He will! ❤
@glenhill74197 жыл бұрын
Adrienne Franklin Praise God
@dipolelomashego20427 жыл бұрын
Adrienne Franklin nxmsdK
@a.a.12777 жыл бұрын
YESSS HE IS !
@mrs.mikehardrick93828 жыл бұрын
Ain't No Music Like Old School!!!
@williakelly94198 жыл бұрын
nothing like old school music Memories
@angelamcwilliams47976 жыл бұрын
Mrs. Mike Hardrick for sure ...more posotive...
@bonganikhanyile88636 жыл бұрын
I even dream as if I am still listening to this song when I played it before I went to sleep
@mr.d.34006 жыл бұрын
Always loved this song here!!I! So Inspirational.
@atanasiosmith64086 жыл бұрын
This isn't oldschool music, this is real school music!!! Real is the opposite of fake, & today's music seems so fake!!! This song is powerful & inspirational. 🙂😀🤗
@HUSTLEMAN210 жыл бұрын
Former lead singer of the DRAMATICS! That's him singing lead on 'in the rain and whatcha see is whatcha get!William WEGEE Howard
@miamimilk10 жыл бұрын
In the rain is my song!
@fotodoode7 жыл бұрын
yep, that was a power group.
@antwonehooks88475 жыл бұрын
RON HUSTLEMAN Harris cool didn’t know that
@alfredrevis18765 жыл бұрын
He sounds almost like David Ruffin. I always thought that lol. This song is on point.
@SeanH8404 жыл бұрын
I was wondering was that the same Weegee. He was there before LJ Reynolds
@BafanaXolu8 ай бұрын
In south Africa and the song is resignating so much hope.its my birthday today and the song just brought me back to life i am turning 33
@tsheposibande1636Ай бұрын
Greetings Mkhaya
@marykotsokoane45752 жыл бұрын
My late father father in South Africa, Abuti Abbie Kotsokoane, used to rock this in the car when on road trips. We were in our teenage years maybe even younger than that. Never really listened to the words. Now 44 years old I am still enjoying it and wish I can thank him in heaven.
@senzomajola278 ай бұрын
God bless you till time stands still.
@kiannapierre75004 ай бұрын
Brings tears to my eyes
@bigzizzo6 жыл бұрын
A Chicago classic. I remember when this came out back when living in Chicago was the most amazing thing in the world. I lived in Roseland then. It was like paradise. Back when you knew everybody on your neighborhood and everybody had each other’s back. When sitting on the porch was the coolest thing you could do and kids respected their elders. Damn, what a time.
@mjack37282 жыл бұрын
And the old fashioned donut store in Michigan!... God Bless!
@bigzizzo2 жыл бұрын
@@mjack3728 yes sir!!! They are still delicious too.
@coldcity7735 ай бұрын
Grew Up on 125th and Yale..It Was So Nice Back Then..We Had Fathers In The Homes Back Then 🙌🏽🥹
@kelvineaster65932 ай бұрын
Agreed it was incredible. No drive by shootings. Folks always in the park incredible days in the black community
@bigzizzo2 ай бұрын
@@mjack3728 yes!!!!
@richardsonmzaidume82107 жыл бұрын
To all child abusers out there, you should be ashamed of yourselves. In South Africa my country, crime against defenceless kids is forever increasing. Even more shocking, most of these kids are killed by people known to them. How sick is that? I was lucky that I had my older siblings, aunts and cousins to count on growing up. They never let me down. Let kids grow up in a conducive environment that let them develop their thinking capacity and let their dreams soar.
@michaelscurlock53716 жыл бұрын
Richardson Mzaidume amen!!!
@sharonchetty73956 жыл бұрын
Which part of SA?
@Chuene_Ashley_kgomo6 жыл бұрын
@@sharonchetty7395 I'm south African too, and let me tell you, this happens in so many corners of this country. It's crazy.
@altheasyewart86166 жыл бұрын
the most high has gone to prepare a place for his children all bad must come to an end.
@thulisiledhlamini11515 жыл бұрын
😥😭
@reenee123412 жыл бұрын
Now this is the song that children need to hear today. I sang this at my 8th grade graduation. This song is a testament of having FAITH in your dreams and not getting sidetracked by people who do not BELIEVE in your vision. It is a challenge to work hard and even though some people are going through alot now...all you need is FAITH and you have to keep going. Don't give up and believe in love. Dreams are the sunshine of the mind. You can fly anytime you like. Kids need inspirational songs!
@quameshabazz58408 жыл бұрын
Chicago kids please hold on and make it. I know it's hard there for y'all. I know it will all get better
@waynetripp35605 жыл бұрын
I was in a gang. Born in Chicago but raised in Waukegan. I did a lot of time so I know people from all over the the state. I know that when they put leadership in Super Max prisons, Structure left and now you have CHi RAC, sinceless crimes against our own kind. Sure there was always gangbanging since the 70's in Chicago, but the lack of Structure made the next generation worse and the Principalities of this world knew it. Remain Blessed! HE'S coming soon and there will be Eternal PEACE sooner than you think.
@earlholmes93735 жыл бұрын
Hold on Earl Holmes
@lisaterry98446 жыл бұрын
I song this song at my 8th graduation ceremony at Parkside Elementary School on the South Side of Chicago I love that School and this song 4 life in 1985.who with me very inspiring and inspirational. Ms.Hall and Ms.Smedley I love you and I miss you. Thanks from Lisa Terry
@Sophisticated810 жыл бұрын
Put GOD first in stay focused step by step& strait ahead .........children dream big
@lungamnxulwa21484 жыл бұрын
This is a timeless and inspirational classic by Wee Gee. Growing up in the late 70 to the early 80's my Dad use to play this song until tears ran down his cheeks. I decided to listen to the song to hear what was sad about it, and oh to my surprise! what an inspiration waited for me in the lyrics of this amazing song. Thank you Wee Gee for telling the truth as it is!
@tebogom80549 жыл бұрын
Oh Lordy Lord! In Living Memory Of My Father. He used to rock this song in his vintage Chevrolet Commando car in a cassette when I was in a diaper I think. "Love Is truly Stronger Than Hate, All You Need Is A Faith In Your Dream".... Children Of Today Don't Know what We Are Talking About! All They Know Is Play Stations And Electro House Music etc..... "Children Hold On To Your Dreams."
@evelynsmith2358 жыл бұрын
so true
@lungilenhleko15878 жыл бұрын
+Tebogo M I just wonder, are you not Tebogo Matime the 1098 DJ. If you are, I grew up listening to such on the station with the mind of it's own.
@tebogom80548 жыл бұрын
No Lungile, I am not... I am a DJ though, but in the East Rand... Good Music hey...
@williamhamm80958 жыл бұрын
we are all children of God so hold on to your dream and love will shine on you one day God Bless you ll
@rodneyfulford62567 жыл бұрын
i was a kid when i heard this song im 51 thanks to god an still holding. on to my dream.
@timothyolivier93984 жыл бұрын
Tears rolling 😢.. my dad's favorite song. He passed away about a month ago. Miss him so bad ,if we could only turn back time. RIP daddy I really do love and miss you alot. I miss our long conversations when we used to hit the road. Wish I could just hear your voice one more time ,all the laughter we had , your good advise and all your support you always gave us❤
@senzomajola278 ай бұрын
Your father's spirit will forever live on my brother real ones never die,God bless you
@gailpullen746310 жыл бұрын
This was one of our class songs for our 8th grade graduation in "81" and I was motivated by it then and it does the same thing to me now. If we could just get everybody to live accordingly..... STOP THE VIOLENCE!
@DavidManelldnm5 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of my son that committed suicide a year go to keep me busy even started my own clothing online shop www.mastylesexpress.com/
@exclamationpointman3852 Жыл бұрын
Amen and Amen
@sherarmartin71119 жыл бұрын
dreams are the wings of the mind you can fly, some strong words here
@MsDunkable11 жыл бұрын
This was my daughter's 8th grade grad song. When the hook played at the ceremony, tears were filling my eyes. I knew this song from my youth when my dad played the radio and would sing this song (drunk of course :) ). But it is such a powerful song that to this day it still touches me in a special way. Even as an adult I still want to believe in my dreams and will hold on to my dreams...
@cleofuqua73937 жыл бұрын
in the summer of1980 my nephew was killed in Chicago his name was Coleman Stewart I was pregnant at the time this song was playing on the radio every time I hear this song it's reminds me of him he was only 15 such a great song and my oldest son is named after him aka June Bug rest on my dear nephew we love you
@maryfuqua74644 жыл бұрын
The pain hurts today. It's been 40 years ril nephew your mother is with you now
@weegee-dramaticbehindthemi54423 жыл бұрын
I am truly sorry for your loss. After losing William it has been 20 years to be able to listen to his voice without falling apart. I learned the soul of a person is the memories they leave with us, the smiles they leave in our hearts. HOLD ON TO YOUR DREAMS.
@nicolebell67292 жыл бұрын
One of my childhood friends was killed bye a stray bullet and I remember this song playing in the background
@blueking50162 жыл бұрын
So sorry for your loss.smh.. R.I.P Coleman Stewart
@cycosonya692 жыл бұрын
I think this song is a positive influence on our kids of today. It should be played at high school graduations in the low income communities. DREAMS ARE THE WINGS OF THE MIND YOU CAN FLY ANYTIME YOU LIKE.
@adriennefranklin35358 жыл бұрын
This is so inspirational to me, letting me know, that Dreams do come True! That's if you apply Yourself! Amen!!!!!🤗
@dredayGS7 жыл бұрын
Adrienne Franklin amen
@patrilnorwood2056 жыл бұрын
Remind me of us sitting on Rosewood last year singing this and sipping
@donnasmith82245 жыл бұрын
@@dredayGS mjpll.lpllm.l Pimple Ll
@Nina51310 жыл бұрын
Heard this for the first time in Chicago last weekend on the radio.... DAMN! This is so SOULFUL... This is REAL TALK, for all people... Kind of put me into an nostalgic daze of an era that I didn't get to experience. With all of the things going on in the Midwest, we need to take heed to this song!
@MzShaybutta10 жыл бұрын
This is CHICAGO!!! It kills me for what's happening in my city right now!!! (tears)
@Nina51310 жыл бұрын
Sis, I'm praying that a brighter day comes to Chi-town... It's hurting all of us, indeed.
@rippygirl42310 жыл бұрын
MzShaybutta Philadelphia too.
@KelzKelz6 жыл бұрын
Nina513 wow, that's powerful. I'm crying listening it like love wrote this shit
@Nina5136 жыл бұрын
Kelly Ocean This shit hits HARD, fam... Touches the soul, for sure. Black music ain’t the same.
@terrenceblackwood399 Жыл бұрын
I'm in my 50's and I'm still moved by this song. I feel the power of hope in every word 😊
@coldcity7739 жыл бұрын
8th Grade Graduation! Growin up in The Chi🙌
@ladybugbrack28347 жыл бұрын
coldcity773 Yes Indeed
@charlessimpson7656 жыл бұрын
My 8th grade graduation song in 1977
@kimberlygordon99615 жыл бұрын
coldcity773 Me too! This was the graduation song in Chicago. 8th grade and high school.
@kingsapo20185 жыл бұрын
God bless all those in the struggle !!! King love to my Chicago Latin Kings . Mutha Land A.k.a. HUMBOLDT PARK .
@joycejennings78595 жыл бұрын
Chicago!! My hometown
@daliwongarasmeni7805 Жыл бұрын
It was in 1981 on a Sunday, Radio Bop played this song and the next day I couldn't wait to go buy it from Kohinoor Record Shop in Joburg. I'm still keeping it.
@hoffamane3 жыл бұрын
This need to be on national television every morning....
@hendricksibara1489 жыл бұрын
love is truly stronger than hate, if we all hold on to our dreams nothing will separate but if we hate each other our dreams cannot be achieved
@julienekosie64474 жыл бұрын
Very TRUE
@samp57644 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Baba 🙏🏾
@weegee-dramaticbehindthemi54423 жыл бұрын
HOLD ON TO YOUR DREAMS, LET LOVE BE THE LIGHT TO SHOW THE WAY. From WeeGee's family to yours, HOLD ON!
@mshoneyb409 жыл бұрын
This was the song at my 8th grade graduation. Loved it then and still love it.
@cedricedwards15668 жыл бұрын
believe in your dreams.God will here you.
@achosenvessel65636 жыл бұрын
Cedric Edwards: I sure hope you're right. I have a dream and I need God to come make it a reality. I've done all i can.
@michaelscurlock53716 жыл бұрын
A CHOSEN VESSEL Have faith in HIM...may HE give you wisdom and strength.💯000000000000000
@achosenvessel65636 жыл бұрын
Michael Scurlock: Thank you.....you will never know how much i needed to read your post today. I am feeling so low and frustrated, but your words really mean a lot right about now.
@michaelscurlock53716 жыл бұрын
A CHOSEN VESSEL anytime my friend...GOD has already worked it out. Continue to thank HIM in advance. Hold on to your dreams!!!
@michaelscurlock53716 жыл бұрын
A CHOSEN VESSEL Remember....you're a chosen vessel for a reason!!!
@b.e.76428 жыл бұрын
Loving the unity..... Dedicating this song to our children here in Milwaukee, WI.
@peterraseomane39185 жыл бұрын
Great tune in deed
@angeliquewoodson89878 ай бұрын
Love this song
@dggd10 жыл бұрын
Wee Gee and Ron Banks were the voices that makes "Watcha see is Watcha Get" so very, very, very memorable to me...smh And collectively, the Dramatics were one of the greatest groups ever recorded. They really were magical voices...and Wee Gee added to that magic. Thank you brother Wee Gee, you left your everlasting mark. Job well done. RIP (tears)
@tonibrown84456 жыл бұрын
Amen
@gregorysurratt1265 жыл бұрын
Up at the top it:s room for all. At the bottom is crowded y:all Hold on to your dreams
@weegee-dramaticbehindthemi54423 жыл бұрын
From WeeGee's family to yours we thank you for holding on to your dreams! William loved music, he loved his fab fans and friends. He was so excited about this project and the message he prayed it would convey in the hearts of "young or old". HOLD ON
@mihalispsychedelicrealeyes12843 жыл бұрын
Only, "patches and 110th street " come close. Peace, friend.
@dggd3 жыл бұрын
@@weegee-dramaticbehindthemi5442 ❤️
@pearloyibo8 жыл бұрын
Zulu mzansean sistee listening from London. Miss Eddie Zondi. He introduced us to this music
@t3b0g08 жыл бұрын
Yeah. Rest in Peace to the great Eddie Zondi. From a MoTswana Mzansean in Pitoria
@njabulokhumalo37854 жыл бұрын
We still miss Eddie Zondi. He had passion for this music.
@amoremusica10 жыл бұрын
One of the songs from the soundtrack of my childhood. Love this!!!
@kimberlygordon99615 жыл бұрын
Curlypearl Mine too. A lot of people sung this at graduation time.
@sowhat12735 жыл бұрын
Me too and I'm South African.
@reggiemunch5 жыл бұрын
CLASSIC...R.I.P. WILLIAM WEEGEE HOWARD ...MASTERFUL AND MEANINGFUL ...One of the golden indelible leads of the Dramatics 4ever, ETERNAL in song.
@naturalfolkpoetryart2044Ай бұрын
Wow! I loved this song....just found out who sung it....and he sung with the Dramatics. Back to music school I go.....
@Sokutyifa Жыл бұрын
It's 2022's last month and this song still hit hard. We thank you for your kind contribution to the music industry 🙏 This will never lose taste. The message will remain relevant in years to come.
@CCG749 Жыл бұрын
Yes
@lungilesetyila9450 Жыл бұрын
❤️
@virginiabarnes2717 Жыл бұрын
Keep listening to my music
@dwyaneray70210 жыл бұрын
I first heard this song when I was a teenager when the kids in Atlanta were being killed every day for like a month or so and I fell in love with this song it was very inspirational a very powerful to me and I never forget it more than 35 years later
@waltervaught88965 жыл бұрын
You painted a masterpiece wee gee god bless you stay your dream.
@carolinesebabatso2535 Жыл бұрын
21:32 Krugersdorp, Gauteng province in RSA listening to the song with so much sorrow... Reflecting on my life and remembering that in two months I'll be graduating. And at this moment nothing seems to be coming together💔
@Shug35th Жыл бұрын
Be cool. Let the sweat dry off. Lessons not loses, you're bound to get hit, just don't fumble
@LadyVSwann Жыл бұрын
This is 2023 and Our children and Grandchildren, even us Adults need this kind of encouragement and reminder to hold onto your dreams and your Faith!! May God continually Bless the Family of this Late artist, as he Blessed us through his gift of song.💯💞🙏🏾🕊️
@dbtmzone608 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I am WeeGee’s wife. William would be so honored. HOLD ON, with love ❤️🙏🏽
@erikbridges6887 Жыл бұрын
Well said,im 58 from Chicago,its 2023 and this song is forever.
@biancam24603 жыл бұрын
This song speaks volumes!! Never give up no matter what❤️💯
@Blkbutterflies11111 жыл бұрын
My father use to play this song all the time. He passed away 8/26/13.This song brings back a lot of childhood memories.
@dbtmzone608 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I am WeeGee’s wife. William would be so honored. HOLD ON, with love ❤️🙏🏽
@tshwarelomabe8120 Жыл бұрын
MHSRIP
@latr4439 жыл бұрын
This is truly meaningful. The graduation song back in the day for many kids. Thanks Uncle Clifford for being a light when it was dark for me many nights... RIP
@esthermensah78219 жыл бұрын
Rivers of babylom
@esthermensah78219 жыл бұрын
Rivers of babylom
@qstreetac7795 Жыл бұрын
The great Christopher Scarver brought me here. 🖤✊🏾
@markalexander1832 жыл бұрын
The beauty of this song is not all about struggle,it's the love we as parents and grandparents inculcated into them,without us as parents realisation sing the values we shared with our kids would evolve them into great parents,I love every word of this song,I tear up every time
@dbtmzone608 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I am WeeGee’s wife. William would be so honored. HOLD ON, with love ❤️🙏🏽
@maryreid5646 Жыл бұрын
Our People NEED this song right now January 14th, 2023.🧡🤍🤎💜💙💚❤️💛👑🙏🏾💎💰🔑 Thank Yah that we can hold on to His promises. He will never let us down.🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾💛
@yashminewebb88011 ай бұрын
Such A Classic Yessss 🥰🥰🥰🥰😇😇😇😇💯💯💯💯
@kgomotsopupuma91428 жыл бұрын
God is LOVE.
@nacolewashington27985 жыл бұрын
Amen
@samp57644 жыл бұрын
Amen , God bless you Mfowethu 🙏🏾✨
@xabisowandabuzo96994 жыл бұрын
Best song ever!!!!
@righteousbrother94024 жыл бұрын
Absolutely.
@SobzRsa4 жыл бұрын
❤
@donnalb44438 жыл бұрын
Love the song his voice was so beautiful. No -one can replace him as lead singer from the Dramatics singing our favorite hits .One for my playlist .Gone to soon but never forgotten.
@mmapulaemily32368 жыл бұрын
i was born in the seventies, but i luv those kind of music ,ohh children hold on your dreams.
@robertparker83218 жыл бұрын
baby you have plenty more than that beautiful music
@minataylor96917 жыл бұрын
Donna B
@marcelhoward27477 жыл бұрын
Thank you Donna!
@JuneBaby017 жыл бұрын
He's a great vocalist...but he was only one of the Leads for the Dramatics not the only lead...L. J. Reynolds and Ron Banks were some of the others...
@derjuanminniefield53037 жыл бұрын
I'm going for the throne...know longer a dope fiend...label me a king💯👏
@ronaldhoward70315 жыл бұрын
Peace KING
@geniajohnson64285 жыл бұрын
Stand Tall King👑
@donaldhudson30115 жыл бұрын
Still trying to find my way out. ONE DAY!🙏😔
@anuncolonizedmind62965 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!, I wish u all of the success & happiness in the world.
@lindamorris71965 жыл бұрын
,With God's help you will! I Love You my brother!❤
@TheUrbanelle7 жыл бұрын
This song remind me of my adolescent years listening to underground radio stations in Miami. #LibertyCity
@jagrack83295 жыл бұрын
I heard this song in 2010 at 35 yrs old and broke down crying I remember hearing it a thousand and one times as a child but I didn't get it until I was an adult looking at my kids.
@dbtmzone608 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I am WeeGee’s wife. William would be so honored. HOLD ON, with love ❤️🙏🏽
@R-L-I Жыл бұрын
How can anyone listen to this song and not damn near breakdown in tears? This will get you through the rough times, what a song!
@nompumelelo25 Жыл бұрын
Hard days need a good song sometimes
@byronbenguche6 жыл бұрын
I remember when Tom Joyner would play this every morning on WJPC before.i would go to Bryn Mawr Grammar School in 1979 here in Chicago this song would bring me to tears everytime i would hear it even now when i hear this song I bring me to tears because we are losing so many kids to gun violence not just in Chicago but all over i hope and pray that we can have peace and safety in this world and our children can hold on to there dreams.Peace And Blessings To All ✌✌
@khalifah19797233 жыл бұрын
Wow I use to live across the street from Bryn Mawr, on 73rd Jeffrey
@mqondisimaurice73477 ай бұрын
it 20:45 at Night in RSA, KZN Botha's Hill, as I'm preparing for my shift at 22:00. my father used play this song when I was still young..I truly believe that my dreams will come true...let keep on pushing,no body said it will be easy..God loves us all..🇿🇦🇿🇦
@chitown3810010 жыл бұрын
this is the best song ever
@Seallimoyenda12 жыл бұрын
This song holds a very special place in my heart and memory, for it was my grammar school graduation song. Wow, it seems like a million years ago. We were so young back in 1980.
@dggd3 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful timeless tune. Thank you Wee Gee....we miss your presence, but you left us many gems. And this is one of them. ❤️
@marcuswilmot17 жыл бұрын
How can people dislike this song when it's one of the most positive songs I've ever heard in my life? May God bless them nonetheless.
@nqobilebillyngwenya26194 жыл бұрын
U are very selfless Marcus 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@gordonmckenzie29208 ай бұрын
Very much appreciated in Jamaica 🇯🇲
@velvedstevenson81969 жыл бұрын
i remember the first time i heard the song i was in a club with my brother he was drunk sitting at a table crying..now when i hear it i cry every time and never drunk..
@tourzrap9 жыл бұрын
Velved Stevenson no, its a powerful song, its natural! this hits the soul...
@DavidManelldnm9 жыл бұрын
Hey I feel the same
@KelzKelz6 жыл бұрын
lol, bro must have let go of his shit
@simplymarvelous41306 жыл бұрын
Velved Stevenson Very touching crying right now with all I've been through in my life I made it I made it.
@weegee-dramaticbehindthemi54423 жыл бұрын
William would be so touched to know this song has affected your life. Knowing now that the soul that never dies is the memories we leave behind! HOLD ON TO YOUR DREAMS
@61MJ1211 жыл бұрын
1980- My freshman year in college. Was the best slow jam of the year in the clubs. Ten minutes of holding on tight to the one you loved and being inspired
@ericktovar51879 жыл бұрын
I need a shot of yack and blunt this sum real gangsta shit not speakin bout killing or hate but opposite that's real -shit
@cheapskatedamack7 жыл бұрын
Erick Tovar O.G type shit mane!
@lilmsbella237 жыл бұрын
I love this song....reminds me when i was in chicago my elementary days southside
@abeperdomo14018 жыл бұрын
I been looking for this song forever.now it's time to bring peace back to earth for love and for the kids.this song motivates me to do nothing but good things.
@pauldouthit4035 жыл бұрын
Mos def, bro. Ive taken so much from life that i just want to give give give
@weegee-dramaticbehindthemi54423 жыл бұрын
Please keep motivated and keep doing good things. Hold on to your dreams! 🎼🎤
@mzzbrat32 жыл бұрын
We sung this song at my kindergarten graduation. Brings back memories that was good and bad… I’m 30 years old and still dreaming for better days but I’m happy I’m alive and well and blessed
@mugaguest14 жыл бұрын
This song can never get old. Love it and glad that it's 10min long. Could listen to it all day.
@4leafclover5845 жыл бұрын
My God! This song makes me reflect on things in Chicago being raised on the Southside but never giving up on your dreams and goals.
@bahatinyah38817 жыл бұрын
Yes, Love is Strong than hate, all you need is your faith! Children hold on to your dreams! We need songs like this! ❤️
@evangelistsimon8 жыл бұрын
This song reminds me of a Song , We love our Children by Shirley Caesar. I dedicate this song to all the Children especially in developing nations
@eddiecaldwell7388 жыл бұрын
Simon T Mahlangu
@leverissmith91677 жыл бұрын
i love this song rih to all the children's not here
@sllidste6 жыл бұрын
Amen ♡
@jeffreymckinley5911 Жыл бұрын
I use to play this for my son he got killed in a hit and run homicide Milwaukee Wisconsin now I play it for the kids he left behind my grandkids rest in peace, Tyler McKinley
@alynn713 Жыл бұрын
Bless you! My aunt introduced me to this song and I've loved it ever since!We're from Milwaukee too ❤❤
@gellison9310 ай бұрын
Prayers for your soul.
@coldcity7739 жыл бұрын
8th Grade Graduation! Chitown Memories🙌
@johnech139 жыл бұрын
it was mine too, Brian Piccolo, 1984. Chicago
@JohnDoe-tq4xv9 жыл бұрын
8th grade graduation,I love it & will remember it. for the rest of my life!!!!
@JohnDoe-tq4xv9 жыл бұрын
8th grade graduation,I love it & will remember it. for the rest of my life!!!!
@JohnDoe-tq4xv9 жыл бұрын
8th grade graduation,I love it & will remember it. for the rest of my life!!!!
@clearcaptain9 жыл бұрын
+john echeverria Ryerson, Chicago, 1981. We played Piccolo in Softball and Flag Football every year. We used this song along with "We've Only Just Begun" by The Carpenters.
@byfeliciay81727 жыл бұрын
All you Need is your Faith and your Dreams... I Love it
@komonique903 жыл бұрын
I had the honor of hearing this song from my beloved friend Venus Binns aka Ms Twig 💔 This was her song! Chicago born and raised, a sweetheart ...oh how I miss you lady 😥 Sleep in peace Ms Twig 🥀 Job well done
@johndelgado6088 жыл бұрын
Very inspiring! Sure wish there were more songs like this around?
@ileneclarke99548 жыл бұрын
true
@alonzosteadman12298 жыл бұрын
Singers/songs and song writers like these are rare.
@albertandrew94136 жыл бұрын
Children hold on to your dream. Believe in love ... love is the light to show you the way ... one of the best song ever
@chanellbenson89225 жыл бұрын
I was raised in chicago and yes in 80s tgis was a song that stuck with me til now
@T-ISMNation5 жыл бұрын
Rare with the delivery the impact he reaching.....soul touching
@spencerw196112 жыл бұрын
This was the Class Of 80 theme for every HS in Gary Ind, Lew Wallace still have this song to this day and will listen to it when having a rough time. They just don't make music like this any more. Really good music died out in the late 80's sadly.
@sheldontaylor20022 жыл бұрын
I graduated from there in 1987. Did you have any relatives who played ball there?