Hang on to a Dream

D'zal Martin, Phil Spalding, Nazareth, Manny Elias

About Hang on to a Dream

How Can We Hang On to a Dream? is a song composed and recorded by Tim Hardin. Many covers of the song have been recorded by prominent artists of the age, including a 1969 psychedelic rock recording by the short-lived band Gandalf. A cover version with a choral arrangement by Duncan Browne was recorded by The Nice, as "Hang On to a Dream", on their third album, Nice, and Nazareth on Snakes 'N' Ladders (1989). A closer cover version was performed by Fleetwood Mac on a 1968 BBC recording, released on Live at the BBC in 2001. Emerson, Lake & Palmer covered it on The Return of the Manticore. Johnny Hallyday released a French version in 1967, as "Je m'accroche à mon rêve", with French lyrics by Georges Aber. The Lemonheads released a cover of the track as a bonus addition to online editions of their 2009 covers album Varshons. Life of Riley: The Lightning Seeds Collection includes a cover version of the song. Françoise Hardy recorded the song for her album En Anglais under the title "Hang On to a Dream". The Moody Blues with Denny Laine recorded two complete versions of the song (on April 5, 1966, and July 5, 1966). Both versions remained unissued until the late 2014 UK Esoteric 2-CD boxset of The Magnificent Moodies. Kathryn Williams recorded a cover version on her album Relations. Hardin's version appeared on the soundtrack to the 1997 film Fever Pitch; the English Romo band Orlando contributed a cover version to the Fever Pitch E. P. which was released to accompany the soundtrack. 


Year:
1989
4:37
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What can I say she's walking away
From what we've seen
What can I do still loving you
It's all a dream
How can we
Hang on to a dream
How can it really be the way it seems
What can I do she's saying we're through
With how it was
What will I try still don't see why
She says the things she does
How can we
Hang on to a dream
How can it really be the way it seems
What can I say she's walking away
From what we've seen
What can I do still loving you
Is it all a dream
How can we
Hang on to a dream
How can it really be the way it seems

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Nazareth

Nazareth ( /ˈnæzərəθ/; Hebrew: נָצְרַת, Natzrat or Natzeret; Arabic: اَلنَّاصِرَة‎ an-Nāṣira or an-Naseriyye) is the largest city in the North District of Israel. Nazareth is known as "the Arab capital of Israel"; the population is made up predominantly of Arab citizens of Israel, almost all of whom are either Muslim (69%) or Christian (30.9%). In the New Testament, the city is described as the childhood home of Jesus, and as such is a center of Christian pilgrimage, with many shrines commemorating biblical events. more »

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Written by: TIM HARDIN

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Hang on to a Dream" is a cover song performed by the Scottish rock band Nazareth. The original song was written and performed by Tim Hardin in 1966.
Album Details
Nazareth's version of "Hang on to a Dream" appeared on their album “'Snaz”, which was released in 1981.
Critical Reception
The song showcases the band's talent in transforming folk songs into hard rock tracks, making it one of the favorite reworks among fans.
Song Theme
Like the original version, Nazareth's rendition also carries the theme of holding on to hopes and dreams, irrespective of life's struggles.
Live Album
The song features on Nazareth's live double-album and was performed during their 1981 Canadian tour.
Track Length
The duration of the song is 4:36 minutes.
Instrumentation
The song showcases a heavy use of electric guitar and drums, which is a badass departure from the original version’s folk roots.
Vocals
The song is led by Dan McCafferty's unique raspy lead vocals, which is considered one of the defining characteristics of Nazareth's sound.
Band Members
At the time of recording this song, the band consisted of Dan McCafferty on vocals, Pete Agnew on the bass, Manny Charlton leading the guitar, and Darrell Sweet on the drums.
Legacy
Although it isn't the most popular song from Nazareth, "Hang on to a Dream" remains a testament to their versatility as a band, showcasing their ability to adapt and rework songs from a wide range of genres.

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