No, Elvis Presley did not write the song “If I Can Dream.” The song was written by Walter Earl Brown, and it was specifically composed for Elvis Presley. The song was recorded by Presley in 1968 and released as a single. It became associated with the period of his career often referred to as the “Comeback Special.”
“If I Can Dream” was written as a response to the turbulent events of the 1960s, including the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The song reflects a message of hope, unity, and a longing for a better world. Elvis Presley’s powerful performance of the song is considered one of the highlights of his later career.
