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People Still Dream
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A dream of a world where everyone is judged by the measure of love and not by race,color,or creed.
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Performed: Canada, England, India, USA, Nepal..as solo artist (sometimes in a duet or trio),touring the 5 Star hotel circuit in Asia. styles: folk/adult c
As a refugee from the 60's and the coffee house era, I have been playing as a solo artist as well as in various duets, trios and bands from Canada to England, India, Nepal, USA, and places in between... played in classic rock, country and folk bands. I try to keep my songs as light and personal as possible in the acoustic genre. A lot of my songs speak on social issues and I try to relate to the common man/woman (like myself) and the things that are important in our journey thru this time span called life. The recording/production is not professional by any means. I usually try to do one-off takes and work around the tracks to enhance the sound in the limited time and equipment I have available. I hope some of these songs will touch a place in your heart or evoke a feeling of shared consciousness. All comments and critiques are welcome. All the best.
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Genre
Acoustic • Acoustic Folk
Charts
Peak #36
Peak in subgenre #11
Author
Gordy Scoville (harmonica played by Steve Sampson)
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Gordy Scoville
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February 17, 2014
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MP3 3.6 MB • 128 kbps • 3:56
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A dream of a world where everyone is judged by the measure of love and not by race,color,or creed.
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My son was only three when he looked up at me He said Daddy I had a dream last night I was lying in my bed and there beside my head A puppy dog was playing in the light He looked up at me and clearly as can be He said I'm yours to love and hold I am only small, but I am growing tall Do people still dream when they get old. Just the other day I heard a woman say When I win the lottery I'll tell you what I'll do I'll have a new car, a swimming pool out in the yard And, oh yes, I'll buy one for you too I can feel my lucky day is surely on the way And then she walked off in the cold With a quickened pace and a smile upon her face People still dream when they get old. You've gotta have a dream, something to believe in Something onto which you can hold A dream will see you thru when you're down and feeling blue People still dream when they get old. Sometimes I lie awake in my bed and take Account of the blessings I have known I count them one by one and before the night is done I see how much mercy I've been shown How could I ask for more and what is this life for There are people who are hungry and are cold And I dream of a day when love will find a way People still dream when they get old. And I dream of a world where every boy and girl Can grow up in peace and harmony And I dream of a time when the crippled and the blind Can walk on their own and can see And I dream of a place where color, creed and race Will not be the measure of the love we hold And when I turn out the light I dream this every night Yes, people still dream when they get old.
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Wade Farlowe
Feb 19, 2012
Howdy Gordy, First of all thank you for your most kind comment, it is very highly appreciated. Secondly, I know you're a person that not only knows good music for having come from listening to Jamey's music, but by what I hear in this song, People Still Dream..... The melody flows like silk with your lyrics.....and the instrumentation was arranged beautifully and the vocal, powerful and yet peacefully charming. Please don't take this the wrong way about the song as I mean it as a compliment, if you had introduced this song back in the fifties or sixties....some big celebrity like Lorne Greene may have wanted to record it.... yes, this is quite a song!!!!!! Respectfully, Wade
gabe stenziano
Feb 18, 2012
nice stuff, Gordy, i with Jamey and Pine on this one. great writing, playing, and singing. love this kind of song.
Jamey Darnold
Dec 07, 2011
Hello Gordy! First thing to be said is you have talent and enjoyable tunes! Thank you for your comments and as you probably know they are appreciated. I have been listening, and your song "People still Dream" I think is perfectly well written that flows well with the theme. Your layers of guitar and harmonica a well deserved top of the charts bonus! Happy Holidays
Pinecats
Nov 30, 2011
Really nicely done Gordy. You don't hear things like this much. The poetry is wonderful and just feels so good to hear, read, and feel. Wells sung with sweet harmonies and a great message. Nice.