ELVIS PRESLEY - IF I CAN DREAM Reaction TEAR!!!

[@susancrouthamel760]

I have listened to ELVIS since 1956 n yes I m old but his music keeps me young. I m so glad you are reacting to sweet Elvis. I was able to go to one concert 1973 in Hawaii which was broadcasted around the, got a 3rd row center seat n I can't believe how handsome he was in person. I was 21 n went crazy n so did everyone there. Will suggest a few songs soon. I m on my to work

[@chloedancer1965]

Susan Crouthamel you were so lucky, I was suppose to see him on Aug 21, 1977. I can’t imagine what it felt like to be that close to him, What was it like??? I get emotional just watching him, I’ve been a fan since I was 5, I’m in my mid 50’s now and will always be an Elvis fan,,,,

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Aww Susan I would have went crazy too. He was such a handsome man. They have a saying old but never cold. Yes his music will keep any one young. Thanks for watching. I wish I could have seen him in persons💖💖

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Aww Chloe13 that’s amazing. Your love for his music is amazing. Thanks for watching. Any request. You would like me to do?💖💖

[@ronaldpoddig6188]

If I'm not mistaken that concert helped pay for the Arizona Memorial

[@yehmiyah]

SUPER ELVIS +++++++++++++++++

[@jadsonramos2712]

Essa É A Melhor Versão de Todas ! ELVIS THE KING!

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Yes he is 💖💖

[@enricospano2452]

GREAT GREAT ELVISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS WILL BE FOREVER MY IDOL FOR ALL THE LIFE

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Thanks uou

[@timothydrumm5690]

We can LOVE, CARE - the last 2 years must be put on a shelf - and we can find the passion of ELVIS to share for those...in true need!

[@bradhuskers]

Elvis presley possessed a chameleon voice. He was soul depth and diversity personified. An icon, the likes of which may never be seen again.

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Yes he does. I’m happy I’m learning about him 💖💖

[@marnernordendal3927]

Love that song ❤🎉🎉

[@jefflombardo8245]

Powerful and that's from 1968 and we still need this message today. What a voice.

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Yes we do thanks💖💖

[@bobbydingus7304]

Everybody In America Should Here This Song

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

I agree bobby💖💖

[@bradhuskers]

Here's the problem. The left wing government control socialists now OWN the democrat socialist party. They are against liberty and the bill of rights. Anyone who doesn't understand this, is very very ignorant. You may not like President Trump. BUT, he stands for the principles of liberty and the bill of rights. Time to educate yourself.

[@sonofjay817]

With all due respect, its not lack of desire for peace and harmony that's the problem. Its race baiters confusing the masses and convincing them there is systemic racism when there isn't. Then the other side gets resentful and viola! you have class warfare, exactly what the Left wants.

[@GregoryFernicola]

Thank you island girlz for your beautiful reactions to Elvis, if I had a dream.god bless you and me.peace.

[@AsToldByTina]

Come through Elvis

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Come tru💖💖

[@joannedungan8381]

Just pure beauty

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Sure is thanks for watching one love💖💖

[@StoneMalone]

Still melting women from the grave...THE KING!

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

😂😂 oh yes he does💖💖

[@dannyoneil5058]

Please let our dream come true right now,so much of what we need now.

[@shackybless123]

Am watching it now this is awesome

[@lisabridgeman3554]

AMEN SISTER !!!!!! 💖

[@almirandrade519]

O melhor Take Da Roupa Branca É Esse!

[@fredvespi4268]

You’re the best island Girl ! .. thanks for your wonderful reactions to Elvis .

[@lorrainedewaldon-holmes9016]

I believe he put so much into this song, that after he sang it, he collapsed in his room and if you look at his face, you can see he is exhausted

[@TheStruggleUK.]

Another great reaction. 'If all my brothers walk hand in hand' :-)

[@jkronen1000]

Amazing live performance - such passion 💖💖💖💖💖💖. I can feel it in my soul OMG !

[@hillsboroughguy]

This was his tribute to MLK. Thank you for playing this beautiful song by the greatest singer.

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Your welcome 💖💖

[@bign8580]

The report on the complete facts of the SONG "IF I CAN DREAM" Elvis Presley The King Elvis Presley Home Elvis Home › Graceland › Elvis News › Elvis Biography › Elvis Interviews › Sitemap › The assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Memphis, as well as that of U.S. Senator Robert Kennedy, affected Elvis Presley deeply. These feelings led Elvis to give one of the most passionate performances of his career. America was in the midst of an upheaval in 1968. The Civil Rights movement was in full swing and our world and culture were changing. Within a short span of time, two leaders were assassinated. Dr. King was assassinated April 4, 1968, in Memphis - Elvis's hometown. Robert Kennedy, Assassinated in Los Angeles, June 6,1968, a US Senator who strongly supported human rights and social justice, was killed two months later, on June 6. It was Elvis's reaction to the news of both King and Kennedy's assassination that lead to the creation of the song 'If I Can Dream', a tribute song to King, featuring direct quotes from the Civil Rights leader. In the spring of '68, Elvis was working on his upcoming TV special, 'Elvis'. After seeing the news about Kennedy's death on TV, Elvis spent an entire night with the show's director, Steve Binder, and his friends, talking about the assassinations and Elvis's wishes for the world. The conversation was heartfelt and honest, and Binder believed Elvis had an important message for the country. Binder then went to the show's Musical Director Billy Goldenberg and songwriter Earl Brown and told them about the discussion. He wanted a powerful, meaningful song that would close out the TV special. Because the special was slated to air in December, the producers and Elvis's manager, Col. Tom Parker, had planned to end the show with a Christmas song, but Binder had other ideas. It wasn't long before 'If I Can Dream was born. Once the song was finished, Binder took the song to Elvis and played it for him. 'Let me hear it again', said Elvis, and the song was played again and again. 'Okay', Elvis said, 'I'll do it'. On June 23, 1968, Elvis recorded 'If I Can Dream in several impassioned takes, even though it is said that the first take Elvis gave was perfect. The king gave such a powerful performance that some band members were taken aback, so blown away by Elvis's performance that they had to do several retakes. It was after the band and backup singers were sent home that Elvis gave an even more astonishing performance as he re-recorded the vocals. Elvis had the lights turned off and gave himself over to the music. Over the next few takes, he fell to his knees on the concrete floor, giving himself completely to the song. After those takes, Elvis went to the control room and had his chosen take played repeatedly before he gave it his blessing. Elvis was so moved by the song and his experience with it that he told Binder, I'll never sing another song I don't believe in. I'm never going to make another movie I don't believe in'. 'If I Can Dream was featured at the end of Elvis's Singer Special (later known as the '68 Special) on December 3, 1968. This was the first time the public heard the song, and it was later released as a single with 'Edge of Reality (recorded for the film 'Live a Little, Love a Little') as its flip-side in November 1968. The single spent 13 weeks on the U.S. pop chart peaking at #12. In the U.K., it was on the chart for 10 weeks, peaking at #11. It is now a Gold Record single. Elvis Presley Lyrics Words & Music by W. Earl Brown Elvis Presley Lyrics 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 There must be peace and understanding sometime Strong winds of promise that will blow away All 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 Recorded: 1968/06/23, first released on single

[@royschmidt675]

Thank you for encouraging others to LOVE

[@raymondturner1478]

The king.

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

The king💖💖

[@shackybless123]

Yeahh!!! He nails it omg

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Yes he did💖💖

[@shackybless123]

His voice is nice this is awesome

[@waynevillette4673]

Watch the released take he sings it much better this is just a warm up

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Ok will do. 💖💖

[@sandyleewhite]

After 50 years, this song still gives me chills, in the most amazing & beautiful way...Elvis had one of the most caring & purest hearts, & all he wanted was for everyone to love one another, & this song is still relevant today, maybe more now, than ever 💟💟💟 I would love you guys to react to In the Ghetto by Elvis, is you have not covered that song yet!

[@shackybless123]

Omg i miss out wow

[@subway5907]

I thought for the longest time that Mr. Presley was a racist. Oh boy i was wrong. He was ahead of his time.

[@J.A.R.H.P]

Subway please check “elvis and the black community “ you will realize who He was, never a racist.

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Thanks sis 💖💖

[@garyhiggins9148]

Sounds like it just came out today because that is the message of today also.

[@kathyharze4308]

This was in dedication for Martin Luther King and Robert F Kennedy such a powerful performance as only Elvis could do awesome thank you stay safe 😷✌

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Thanks Kathy it was and still is a power song💖💖

[@bign8580]

The report on the complete facts of the SONG "IF I CAN DREAM" Elvis Presley The King Elvis Presley Home Elvis Home › Graceland › Elvis News › Elvis Biography › Elvis Interviews › Sitemap › The assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Memphis, as well as that of U.S. Senator Robert Kennedy, affected Elvis Presley deeply. These feelings led Elvis to give one of the most passionate performances of his career. America was in the midst of an upheaval in 1968. The Civil Rights movement was in full swing and our world and culture were changing. Within a short span of time, two leaders were assassinated. Dr. King was assassinated April 4, 1968, in Memphis - Elvis's hometown. Robert Kennedy, Assassinated in Los Angeles, June 6,1968, a US Senator who strongly supported human rights and social justice, was killed two months later, on June 6. It was Elvis's reaction to the news of both King and Kennedy's assassination that lead to the creation of the song 'If I Can Dream', a tribute song to King, featuring direct quotes from the Civil Rights leader. In the spring of '68, Elvis was working on his upcoming TV special, 'Elvis'. After seeing the news about Kennedy's death on TV, Elvis spent an entire night with the show's director, Steve Binder, and his friends, talking about the assassinations and Elvis's wishes for the world. The conversation was heartfelt and honest, and Binder believed Elvis had an important message for the country. Binder then went to the show's Musical Director Billy Goldenberg and songwriter Earl Brown and told them about the discussion. He wanted a powerful, meaningful song that would close out the TV special. Because the special was slated to air in December, the producers and Elvis's manager, Col. Tom Parker, had planned to end the show with a Christmas song, but Binder had other ideas. It wasn't long before 'If I Can Dream was born. Once the song was finished, Binder took the song to Elvis and played it for him. 'Let me hear it again', said Elvis, and the song was played again and again. 'Okay', Elvis said, 'I'll do it'. On June 23, 1968, Elvis recorded 'If I Can Dream in several impassioned takes, even though it is said that the first take Elvis gave was perfect. The king gave such a powerful performance that some band members were taken aback, so blown away by Elvis's performance that they had to do several retakes. It was after the band and backup singers were sent home that Elvis gave an even more astonishing performance as he re-recorded the vocals. Elvis had the lights turned off and gave himself over to the music. Over the next few takes, he fell to his knees on the concrete floor, giving himself completely to the song. After those takes, Elvis went to the control room and had his chosen take played repeatedly before he gave it his blessing. Elvis was so moved by the song and his experience with it that he told Binder, I'll never sing another song I don't believe in. I'm never going to make another movie I don't believe in'. 'If I Can Dream was featured at the end of Elvis's Singer Special (later known as the '68 Special) on December 3, 1968. This was the first time the public heard the song, and it was later released as a single with 'Edge of Reality (recorded for the film 'Live a Little, Love a Little') as its flip-side in November 1968. The single spent 13 weeks on the U.S. pop chart peaking at #12. In the U.K., it was on the chart for 10 weeks, peaking at #11. It is now a Gold Record single. Elvis Presley Lyrics Words & Music by W. Earl Brown Elvis Presley Lyrics 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 There must be peace and understanding sometime Strong winds of promise that will blow away All 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 Recorded: 1968/06/23, first released on single

[@RowdyRuth]

My dream has always been that no one go to bed hungry. The world could feed the world but we choose not to. Somehow capitalist have convinced everyone that the poorest people get what we deserve. I have a dream where everyone loves each other.

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

I couldn’t agree more with what you said. In due time one of these fine day that will happen things will definitely change 💖

[@realqueenscook7878]

Never really dug into elvis's music but I enjoyed this!

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Thanks queen. One love💖💖

[@JamaneseStyle]

Yes girl big up !! Wow 😮 great message island !!! Keep up the good work 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Thanks mama one love💖💖

[@rpresley9534]

Thanks for your kind comments. Elvis is loved by the World..

[@THEPATRIOT1000]

This song is a tribute to Dr. King who was assinated in Elivis' city Memphis that year.

[@PoppyShowJA]

Beautiful reaction and a powerful message .......One love sissy

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Thaanks. Bro💖💖

[@stevedahlberg8680]

This is an interesting reaction. It's a great song and I'm sure you understand the history of it but I really liked your reaction. Thank you for doing this. And I agree with all of the things that you said. Just saying hello from Kansas right in the middle of the United States.

[@raymondturner1478]

There is an even better version of this by Elvis.

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Ok thanks will check it out💖💖

[@Seanryan2001]

I agree. There's is footage of Elvis doing at least 3 earlier takes of this song until Elvis was satisfied. This is one of the earlier takes but for some reason, it has been over dubbed with the more well known performance.

[@tvgator1]

@@Seanryan2001 No this isn’t overdubbed; this is an unused take. There’s differences between this one and the one we all saw. For instance he says “good night, thank you very much” here, where he says “thank you, good night” on the version we normally see. KZbin used to have a side by side of three takes on this song with the master take (and audio overdub) in the middle. Maybe it still exists.

[@kanaika1750]

Love your reaction as usual 😁😍

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

💖💖

[@ShadowLightVideos]

Elvis didn't see color. He was born into poverty. Despite this it has been said that throughout his life he was kind, respectful and generous. As a child growing in the 1930's and 40's there is a story of him sharing an ice-cream cone with a black child on a hot summer day. People did not do that back then. As a teen he would sneak out of his mother's church and into the neighboring black church because their music was the most beautiful he had ever heard. A black man taught him how to play the guitar. Yes, Elvis sang covers of his favorite songs which happened to be sung by black singers. Elvis didn't steal their music - he helped promote it. While planning for a huge Texas concert he was told to leave his black girls (his back up singers, The Sweet Inspirations - led by Whitney Houston's mother) at home. He said - if they don't sing I won't sing. And there are countless stories of him performing random acts of kindness to strangers of various races throughout his life. The world was extremely racist back then and Elvis helped close the gap. "If I Can Dream" should be re-released with proceeds being donated to the cause. It is a timeless song and new generations should hear his message. Please share Elvis' beautiful music. Elvis forever our King!

[@RobMcCray]

Blessings Sis, good to connect with you Thanks for visiting earlier had to come thru and return the love. We are family!

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Your welcome. Vern recommend that’s my sissy right there Thanks I appreciate. One love💖💖

[@kanaika1750]

Wow I love this song,check out the other version and forward with it Island girlz.

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Thanks sis 💖💖

[@shackybless123]

Be safe too sissy

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Will do you do the same 💖💖

[@isabellalebaunstoppable1804]

Hey sis big up you have it not bad 🙏

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

💖💖

[@tapsa412]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@wildmandon1]

This was recorded 1968 shortly after Dr Martin Luther king Jr was killed as a tribute to him.

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Thanks for the info. 💖💖

[@bign8580]

The report on the complete facts of the SONG "IF I CAN DREAM" Elvis Presley The King Elvis Presley Home Elvis Home › Graceland › Elvis News › Elvis Biography › Elvis Interviews › Sitemap › The assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Memphis, as well as that of U.S. Senator Robert Kennedy, affected Elvis Presley deeply. These feelings led Elvis to give one of the most passionate performances of his career. America was in the midst of an upheaval in 1968. The Civil Rights movement was in full swing and our world and culture were changing. Within a short span of time, two leaders were assassinated. Dr. King was assassinated April 4, 1968, in Memphis - Elvis's hometown. Robert Kennedy, Assassinated in Los Angeles, June 6,1968, a US Senator who strongly supported human rights and social justice, was killed two months later, on June 6. It was Elvis's reaction to the news of both King and Kennedy's assassination that lead to the creation of the song 'If I Can Dream', a tribute song to King, featuring direct quotes from the Civil Rights leader. In the spring of '68, Elvis was working on his upcoming TV special, 'Elvis'. After seeing the news about Kennedy's death on TV, Elvis spent an entire night with the show's director, Steve Binder, and his friends, talking about the assassinations and Elvis's wishes for the world. The conversation was heartfelt and honest, and Binder believed Elvis had an important message for the country. Binder then went to the show's Musical Director Billy Goldenberg and songwriter Earl Brown and told them about the discussion. He wanted a powerful, meaningful song that would close out the TV special. Because the special was slated to air in December, the producers and Elvis's manager, Col. Tom Parker, had planned to end the show with a Christmas song, but Binder had other ideas. It wasn't long before 'If I Can Dream was born. Once the song was finished, Binder took the song to Elvis and played it for him. 'Let me hear it again', said Elvis, and the song was played again and again. 'Okay', Elvis said, 'I'll do it'. On June 23, 1968, Elvis recorded 'If I Can Dream in several impassioned takes, even though it is said that the first take Elvis gave was perfect. The king gave such a powerful performance that some band members were taken aback, so blown away by Elvis's performance that they had to do several retakes. It was after the band and backup singers were sent home that Elvis gave an even more astonishing performance as he re-recorded the vocals. Elvis had the lights turned off and gave himself over to the music. Over the next few takes, he fell to his knees on the concrete floor, giving himself completely to the song. After those takes, Elvis went to the control room and had his chosen take played repeatedly before he gave it his blessing. Elvis was so moved by the song and his experience with it that he told Binder, I'll never sing another song I don't believe in. I'm never going to make another movie I don't believe in'. 'If I Can Dream was featured at the end of Elvis's Singer Special (later known as the '68 Special) on December 3, 1968. This was the first time the public heard the song, and it was later released as a single with 'Edge of Reality (recorded for the film 'Live a Little, Love a Little') as its flip-side in November 1968. The single spent 13 weeks on the U.S. pop chart peaking at #12. In the U.K., it was on the chart for 10 weeks, peaking at #11. It is now a Gold Record single. Elvis Presley Lyrics Words & Music by W. Earl Brown Elvis Presley Lyrics 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 There must be peace and understanding sometime Strong winds of promise that will blow away All 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 Recorded: 1968/06/23, first released on single

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

"I’ll tell the world Elvis was the greatest of all time. I'm a Muslim who's black who stands up for what he believes. I don't have to say what I don't feel, I'm not false, I don't have to say this." Elvis's friend Muhammad Ali, 1985

[@J.A.R.H.P]

please react to “elvis and the black community “. God bless U

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Ok will do 💖💖

[@buddydeal7695]

People would be surprised to see the guy that wrote this and In the Ghetto. He’s a quiet white man that looks like he could work in a feed store.

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Wow. Thanks I appreciate that insight💖💖

[@markredmond7710]

Folks. Let the video play till the end, then comment on it.

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Sorry Mark but if I didn’t I could post it. I don’t know why but my videos get blocked crazy. Thanks for your suggestion though💖💖

[@timcarr6401]

This is not the original background instrumental version. It's too noisy and drowns him out at times. Another thing, when it is a mere 20 seconds or so from the end of a song you need not comment. Wait until the song is over, then do that.

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

I’m sorry just found it. 💖💖

[@boosuedon]

Elvis actually recorded several takes of this for the show and then they chose the one performance to actually use in the show that they liked best. In the version that you are referring to, if you listen to the very end of the audio you can hear Elvis say; "I'd like to do it again". Just FYI.

[@timcarr6401]

@@boosuedon I listened and did not hear him say what you claimed. But this is not the original one that aired in 1968. His words at the conclusion were different.

[@waynevillette4673]

This is one of the takes he did he sings it better on the released version also some dodgy orchestra going on you must watch the proper take he sings it much better

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

I will look into that one. 💖💖

[@stacymoore9836]

This song was dedicated to the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy.

[@bign8580]

The report on the complete facts of the SONG "IF I CAN DREAM" Elvis Presley The King Elvis Presley Home Elvis Home › Graceland › Elvis News › Elvis Biography › Elvis Interviews › Sitemap › The assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Memphis, as well as that of U.S. Senator Robert Kennedy, affected Elvis Presley deeply. These feelings led Elvis to give one of the most passionate performances of his career. America was in the midst of an upheaval in 1968. The Civil Rights movement was in full swing and our world and culture were changing. Within a short span of time, two leaders were assassinated. Dr. King was assassinated April 4, 1968, in Memphis - Elvis's hometown. Robert Kennedy, Assassinated in Los Angeles, June 6,1968, a US Senator who strongly supported human rights and social justice, was killed two months later, on June 6. It was Elvis's reaction to the news of both King and Kennedy's assassination that lead to the creation of the song 'If I Can Dream', a tribute song to King, featuring direct quotes from the Civil Rights leader. In the spring of '68, Elvis was working on his upcoming TV special, 'Elvis'. After seeing the news about Kennedy's death on TV, Elvis spent an entire night with the show's director, Steve Binder, and his friends, talking about the assassinations and Elvis's wishes for the world. The conversation was heartfelt and honest, and Binder believed Elvis had an important message for the country. Binder then went to the show's Musical Director Billy Goldenberg and songwriter Earl Brown and told them about the discussion. He wanted a powerful, meaningful song that would close out the TV special. Because the special was slated to air in December, the producers and Elvis's manager, Col. Tom Parker, had planned to end the show with a Christmas song, but Binder had other ideas. It wasn't long before 'If I Can Dream was born. Once the song was finished, Binder took the song to Elvis and played it for him. 'Let me hear it again', said Elvis, and the song was played again and again. 'Okay', Elvis said, 'I'll do it'. On June 23, 1968, Elvis recorded 'If I Can Dream in several impassioned takes, even though it is said that the first take Elvis gave was perfect. The king gave such a powerful performance that some band members were taken aback, so blown away by Elvis's performance that they had to do several retakes. It was after the band and backup singers were sent home that Elvis gave an even more astonishing performance as he re-recorded the vocals. Elvis had the lights turned off and gave himself over to the music. Over the next few takes, he fell to his knees on the concrete floor, giving himself completely to the song. After those takes, Elvis went to the control room and had his chosen take played repeatedly before he gave it his blessing. Elvis was so moved by the song and his experience with it that he told Binder, I'll never sing another song I don't believe in. I'm never going to make another movie I don't believe in'. 'If I Can Dream was featured at the end of Elvis's Singer Special (later known as the '68 Special) on December 3, 1968. This was the first time the public heard the song, and it was later released as a single with 'Edge of Reality (recorded for the film 'Live a Little, Love a Little') as its flip-side in November 1968. The single spent 13 weeks on the U.S. pop chart peaking at #12. In the U.K., it was on the chart for 10 weeks, peaking at #11. It is now a Gold Record single. Elvis Presley Lyrics Words & Music by W. Earl Brown Elvis Presley Lyrics 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 There must be peace and understanding sometime Strong winds of promise that will blow away All 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 Recorded: 1968/06/23, first released on single

[@pdark3930]

This is with the symphony orchestra, the original is better

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Ok will look at it💖💖

[@waynevillette4673]

I watched the live orchestrated version in Manchester uk back in November it was better because they used his chosen take also Priscilla was there along with James Burton glen Hardin Ronnie tutt its a wonderful song and just gave you a little insight what it must of been like to watch him a fantastic song