Vietnam was a big part of the 60s and 70s. If I Can Dream was a song written to describe the '60s, which it certainly does well. One day, when Elvis walked in to see the designer, he asked Elvis, "Have you seen how many people died in Vietnam today?" When Elvis said no, he told him. Matt Stone from Wellington FlDuring the '68 Special, the costume coordinator and Elvis needed to choose his suit for the finale, If I Can Dream.The song was relevant then and even more so now. I went on to amass a huge collection of music and movies, attended conventions and all night Elvis movie screenings and visited Graceland in 2005. I was blown away by the song and the performance and it started me on a journey of discovery through his back catalogue of music and movies and through his choice of material introduced me to new artists and genres. Terry Allen from EnglandI first heard this song on the Alan Freeman Pick Of The Pops BBC radio show in 1969, I was 15 years old and had never heard of Elvis up to this point.2nd Generation Elvis Fan from Never Too Far From GracelandIt was said that Elvis collapsed backstage after singing this song.Charlene Huff from TennesseeI love Elvis.from Sorry It Is NunyaThis song means so much to me. Bob from IllinoisSadly If I Can Dream is as meaningful today as it was fifty four years ago.So moving and we have always loved "If I Can Dream". Suzanne from San Diego, CaJust saw the Elvis movie 2022.I totally agree with everyone's comment that "If I Can Dream" is very relevant for today. Love Elvis - he was the best then, is now and always will be. ![]()
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