Tim Hardin's Hang on to a Dream by Alan Lee

Tim Hardin wrote and performed the original classic Hang on to a Dream in 1966.

This is my version of the theme with a classical jazz influence. Hope you enjoy it.

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[radioroidar]

Sorry but the song is nothing without the lyrics-simple, heartfelt and poignant.

[Artealee]

Fair point. I respect your view . You may well be right.

[gareththefireman]

Keith Emerson's version you mean

[Artealee]

Opps - (before I get shot down) 1974 was the EMI remix version as The Nice recored the original cover version on Hang On To A Dream" in 1969on the Immediate label.

[mus1cat]

Keith Emerson was in the Nice before ELP. When you see the video of the Nice version, that is Keith Emerson and co. doing it.

[Artealee]

This is true, but Tim Harding wrote and first performed this ditty.

[Triplesod]

I think the Nice were actually playing, if not having yet recorded, in 69.

[Triplesod]

I think The Nice' version is absolutely bloody awful! Though I find Tim's version one of the most beautifully painful and heartfelt vocals of all time!

I really don't like this version, though. Sorry, Artealee. Is it you or a family member? I mean, it's obviously very nicely played but I don't like the synth and the song is nothing without those vocals.

I don't think it can be covered at all though. It is such a part of Hardin.

[Artealee]

No. Tim Hardin wrote the song, recored and released it in 1966. The Nice did a cover version in 1974.Look at the Wiki