Knowing about Presley’s fondness for Martin Luther King Jr., and about his devastation related to his then-recent assassination in Memphis, Brown wrote "If I Can Dream" with Presley in mind. …

In celebration of the 45th anniversary of Elvis recording the "'68 Special," we give you the legendary performance of "If I Can Dream."

The non-gospel gospel song “If I Can Dream” was based almost entirely upon the famous Martin Luther King Jr quote, “I Have a Dream”, and the connection is obvious throughout the track.

Jan 7, 2024 · Presley sings about dreaming of a better time and place where all my brothers walk hand in hand. It was exactly the right message the public needed to hear. Even an icon like …

And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise: If you can dream—and not make dreams your master; If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and …

It was Elvis' reaction to the news of 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 hopeful, uplifting "If I Can Dream" marked the rebirth of Elvis' career after he spent most of the 1960s recording mainly soundtracks to the movies he was appearing in.