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American Idol Season 5 - The Songs

If I Can Dream

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This was the closing track from Elvis Presley's legendary 1968 NBC-TV special that led to his late 1960's artistic comeback.

Performer

Elliott Yamin - May 9, 2006

Songwriter

W. Earl Brown

Notable Recorded Version

  • Elvis Presley - #12 Pop (1969) (Listen)
  • Barry Manilow - Track From Live on Broadway Album (1987) (Listen)

Key Lyric Phrase

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

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