If I Can Dream (Elvis Presley) karaoke cover

"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. 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.

Although the song is not technically gospel music, Presley performed the song with the intensity and intonations of southern gospel. It has since appeared on various Presley gospel and/or inspirational compilations.

Brown was asked to write a song to replace "I'll Be Home For Christmas" as the grand finale on NBC's "Elvis" (June 20--23, 1968). He wrote "If I Can Dream," and when Presley heard it he proclaimed "I'm never going to sing another song I don't believe in. I'm never going to make another picture I don't believe in."

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[rickstea]

Wish I had a voice and a vocal range like you.. my favourite of yours is the song on which i commented previously.... Excellent.. Richard T

[sabathiel01]

@rickstea Have you seen my version of Michael Buble and Shania Twain's "White Christmas"? Many people say that is my best cover yet.

[rickstea]

It was... You're nobody 'til somebody loves you..