Children Hold On ( To Your Dreams ) - William (Wee Gee) Howard
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- Children Hold on to your Dreams
BY: William (Wee Gee) Howard
Whoah whoah yeah...
Children Hold on..... Believe!
(chorse)
Children hold on... to your dreams...
believe in love, let love be the light
to show the way...
and love will shine on you one day...
This old world is very cold.
It favors not, the young or old...
Life is hard, and so unfair....
Unless you believe that someone cares....
Someone who's there rain or shine...
sharing your dreams, your heart, and your mind...
Hold on... to your dreams...
believe in love, let love be the light
to show the way...(it gonna show you the way, it's gonna show you the way)
and love will shine on you one day...
Yeah, Step by step straight ahead,
though the road be hard to tread yeah...
What you get is what you do,
and you'll find out that love is
truly stronger then hate,
all you need is your faith...
in your dreams....
(it's gonna show you the way, it's
gonna show yoou the way)
believe in love, let love be the light
to show the way...
and love will shine on you one day...humm
This old world goes around and around, sometimes this world can get you down...
Just don't give up... don't dismay...
What goes around comes around they say.
And if the sun, should fails to shine....,
dreams are sunshine of the mind.
Hold on to your dreams...
Dreams are the wings of the mind you can fly..anytime you like....yeah
and love will shine on you one day.
(chorse)
Children hold on... to your dreams...
believe in love, let love be the light
to show the way...
and love will shine on you one day.
whoah whoah yeah yeah yeah. myyyy
Yeah, Step by step straight ahead,
though the road be hard to tread yeah...
What you get is what you do,
and you'll find out that love is
truly stronger then hate,
all you need is your faith...
in your dreams....
(it's gonna show you the way, it's
gonna show you the way yeah) believe in love, let love be the light
to show the way...
and love will shine on you one day.
(chorse)
Children hold on... to your dreams...
believe in love, let love be the light
to show the way...
and love will shine on you one day...
And if the sun, just fails to shine,
dreams are the sunshine of the mind.
Hold on....yeah
Dreams are the wings of the mind you can fly..anytime you like. yeah
and love will smile on you one day...
I know success is on your mind,
but the ladder's is hard not to climb.
At the top ah...there's room for all it's
just the bottom is crowded yaw..
(chorse)
Children hold on... to your dreams...
believe in love, let love be the light
to show the way... (let it show you the way, let it show you the way)
and love will smile on you one day..yeah
(Whoah Whoah;........)
Believe a little love, and love will be the light to show the way. Yeah
Dreams are the wing of the mind, you can fly and time you like. Well
Whoah...oooo.
hold on... yeah,yeah..
(TALKING PART)
hu hu yeah, But you this world is cold, you know
it don't make no difference whether your young or old...
It so unfair...
Unless somebody, unless somebody really believes.. I mean they have some somebody there to care. I'm talking about through the hard time and the bad times...sharing you dreams, your thoughts your heart, your mind.
(chorse)
Children hold on... to your dreams...(oh oh)
believe in love, let love be the light
to show the way...
and love will shine on you one day... Oh let love be the light
let me show you the way let me show you the way.
And sucesses ahh, theres room for all
(chorse)
Children hold on... to your dreams...
believe in love, let love be the light
to show the way...
and love will shine on you one day... (repeat).
Children hold on... to your dreams...
believe in love, let love be the light
to show the way... (let it show you the way, let it show you the way)
and love will smile on you one day..
Dreams are the wing of the mind, you can fly and time you like.
whoah... hold hold yeah. (repeat)
Hold on to your dream..
let it show ya
let it show ya
let it show ya
Ha ha ha ha...yeah you know sometimes obsticles in life can really knock you down..yeah
And life can really make you feel that nobody give a damn.. I know it's hard, and it's cold and unfair, but if you keep one thing on your mind, and that thing is whatever you do.. you can make it...and just trust in yourself and hold on to your dreams. Because your dreams are the future of this world.
let it show you...let it show you the ways oh
Children hold on... to your dreams...
believe in love, let love be the light
to show the way... (show you )
and love will smile on you one day..
Children hold on... to your dreams...
believe in love, let love be the light
to show the shining light... (show you )
and love will smile on you one day..
It is 2 am in the morning in RSA, NW in Mafikeng , I am listening to this song, it says it all. I am someone who ibelieve that better days are coming. It is my first time listening to this song with understanding. Hang in the, better days are very close❤️
9 months later I'm listening to this song at 02:25 in Cape Town. busy with exam preparations. because young or old...
🤗
My friend Michael Rorke met a girl he fell in love with who was still a virgin and would always come to me for advice on how to get some honey 🍯 and I told him to be patient but not give up and promised me to marry her when she did give him some.he eventually got some honey married her raised a family 👪 and this song came out just when she gave in to him and it was a song we listened to throughout the years till they were both taken from me in a tragic accident.3 months before they passed away I visited him and he reminded me of how they would fight when they first met but had grown so close over the years and his prayer to God was that God take both of them together as she didn't know her father or have a family and he couldn't think of him leaving her behind all alone and God answered his prayer.i miss u my friend but one day I will be with u all again.Barry Dunn..South Africa.
Hang in there, kuzolunga
@@mandy-rachelmatshaya2174 1 months later I’m listen to this in New Jersey missing SA
In south Africa and the song is resignating so much hope.its my birthday today and the song just brought me back to life i am turning 33
Greetings Mkhaya
My mom loves this song so much, having to grow up under very difficult circumstances she rose above all adversities. Today she holds a top position in the health sector and has obtained her honorary degree. Mom you are my inspiration
Amen...Beautiful.
This song played on the radio every morning before school. The days I thought maybe I won't go to first period this song would pop on the radio y'all talking about someone getting dressed and running all the way to school cause I had a dream and had faith . I graduated highschool with the inspiration of this song it new just how I felt. Thanks guys for this song. In the of God you help me tremendously while in highschool love you for that
When we first heard this song❤
was in the 1978 while were wishing on a 🌟
Awesome Mom,Blessings To Her 🙏🏽
I'm 61 years old and my dreams haven't come true yet but in GOD's time. In GOD's time.
Has always been one of my favorites 💕
Youre not alone my friend here i am💝💝
🙏🏿❤️✨️
Dream are alive.
It’s Gonna Be Alright!
God keeps His promises❤❤❤❤
My father took me to a movie when i was number 1 in class, the bus to town played this song, didn't know the words coz i was around 8yrs, it reminds me of his love everytime, #RIP Mandlenkosi Elpheas Xulu 1995
Sanelisiwe Lorraine Xulu : Hi Lorraine. This is one of the best classics ever. I'm 43yrs old now , but its only today that I know who sings this beautiful song. Be strong my dear sister. Hold on to your dreams.
Eish Sane ... Injalo impilo , we're born ,we live n eventually part with this world .
@@nqobilebillyngwenya2619 sad..
this s nice Music
Sanelisiwe Lorraine Xulu I feel you.
Man my older brother used to play this song all the time . well i was struggling with my addiction to drugs and alcohol . and i was looking and feeling horrible and my brother played this song and i just started crying like a baby . God was cleaning my spirit threw this song . i begged God to please take away my terrible addiction away from me . and he did today i have 46 days clean and sober . thank you Jesus' for your love and mercy and grace ! I continue to listen to this song for strength and inspiration when i need it . God is amazing and wee gee was definitely one of his Angel's to pass the message in this amazing song of love and hope .
Angel I struggled for many years myself doing drugs on the streets of Chicago. I'm ok now but the fight goes on. We will have to deal with this for the rest of our lives because addiction is not curable, we are just in remission. The devil wants our souls back because we served him well when we were on drugs, lying,stealing, and cheating. We got to keep God in our life because this is a spiritual battle for our souls.
Angel? How are you doing? Still clean I pray
I hope you're still sober. Let love be the light to show the way.
God is amazing 🤩 God can do anything. Keep pushing. Don’t give up. 💕 💕
❤keep going strong Angel
in the summer of1980 my nephew was killed in Chicago his name was Coleman Stewart I was pregnant at the time this song was playing on the radio every time I hear this song it's reminds me of him he was only 15 such a great song and my oldest son is named after him aka June Bug rest on my dear nephew we love you
The pain hurts today. It's been 40 years ril nephew your mother is with you now
I am truly sorry for your loss. After losing William it has been 20 years to be able to listen to his voice without falling apart. I learned the soul of a person is the memories they leave with us, the smiles they leave in our hearts. HOLD ON TO YOUR DREAMS.
One of my childhood friends was killed bye a stray bullet and I remember this song playing in the background
So sorry for your loss.smh.. R.I.P Coleman Stewart
I think this song is a positive influence on our kids of today. It should be played at high school graduations in the low income communities. DREAMS ARE THE WINGS OF THE MIND YOU CAN FLY ANYTIME YOU LIKE.
Such A Classic Yessss 🥰🥰🥰🥰😇😇😇😇💯💯💯💯
For those of us who grew up in Chicago I believe this song has a special place in our struggles to aspire to succeed regardless of our surroundings. I forgot about this song but so glad I came across it here on youtube. LOVE THIS SONG!
I'm from Chicago, and your on point.
I too am from the Chi... You're definitely on point 💯
I grew in in Chicago, Henry Horner Homes. This was always playing and was an inspirational hymn to us. I'm almost 63 years old now and this song brings back great memories-"What you Get is What you do" was always my favorite line. I went on to get my Masters and have been working for City Government 34 years!! Hold ON!!
I'm in LA chasing my dreams and whenever I feel like I'm about to fail, I play this song. I'm from 112th & Normal. Kenwood Academy. This is TOTALLY a Chicago song!
Yes indeed.... It hits HOME.....
This need to be on national television every morning....
This song made me cry when I did not yet have anything to cry about as a poor 10 year old kid growing up in the projects. I listened to this song over and over and over and cried and cried and cried. Now, today, this song came to mind and I'm crying again. Thank you for posting this song and keeping such a beautiful message alive. I wish I had remembered this song when times got hard. Thank you my brother Wee Gee.
Beautiful ❤️
Same here, I shared this song and so blessed God inspired William to sing it.❤🙏
You posted a long time ago, but I relate. We were poor in Savannah as kids. This song made me go out and carve my name in the world.
@@shariffbrown04 q
This song can inspire but it can also make u shed a year or two
It’s 2023 and I remember this song from 1979. I was 17 years old and fell in love with the lyrics. We All need someone to care about us and show us the way!!❤
Young people need to get these songs in there systems. .
there is no way we can fail with songs like these we will always overcome.
This song will woke up more of the youth all they got do just listing to it and unstand the words what WEE DEE Talking about 🎶🎼❤❤🌎
Our life is one light to show us one way.our: good ancestors/descendants.
phillip muir YES
From WeeGee's family to yours I know he is grateful for be blessed with sharing this message through his gift of music. We thank you all for holding on to your dreams. HOLD ON, BELIEVE IN LOVE. LET LOVE BE THE LIGHT TO SHOW THE WAY. HOLD ON
You might not believe it but there are and I’m one of them I’ve always music from different eras because I feel like I can listen to their perspective on the world and how it changes throughout music history but I’ve always like these songs because my dad and my grandpa fuck with soul R&B and jazz type shit but I’m 16 right now and I don’t know a lot but some of my friends listen to oldies me but ion think they go back as far as I do in music.Once I started building my playlist up I couldn’t stop and after like 1-2 years I got 2K songs so far I’m tryna see how far I can get at the end of my life shits gonna be dope
Very much appreciated in Jamaica 🇯🇲
May I add, from crack to College to CEO!!!! GOD is GOOD!!!!! 👼
Adrienne Franklin won't he doing it☝
Yes He is and Yes He will! ❤
Adrienne Franklin Praise God
Adrienne Franklin nxmsdK
YESSS HE IS !
This is a classic!!! We sang this at my 8th grade graduation back in the early eighties in Chicago. This song should be played worldwide all day everyday.
Just listen to the end of the song. children hold on to your dreams .i luv this guy,
Matthew Bell This was my 8th grade graduation song.Class of "84". Thank God for memories.
Matthew Bell hold on y'all it will all unfold to be good
Matthew Bell This was my 8th grade graduation song too. Juliette G. Low Upper Grade Center.
Matthew Bell this was my graduation song four days ago
A Chicago classic. I remember when this came out back when living in Chicago was the most amazing thing in the world. I lived in Roseland then. It was like paradise. Back when you knew everybody on your neighborhood and everybody had each other’s back. When sitting on the porch was the coolest thing you could do and kids respected their elders. Damn, what a time.
And the old fashioned donut store in Michigan!... God Bless!
@@mjack3728 yes sir!!! They are still delicious too.
Grew Up on 125th and Yale..It Was So Nice Back Then..We Had Fathers In The Homes Back Then 🙌🏽🥹
Agreed it was incredible. No drive by shootings. Folks always in the park incredible days in the black community
@@mjack3728 yes!!!!
Love this song
I’m 55 years old and still remember all the words of this song
Timeless classic ❤
I'm in my 50's and I'm still moved by this song. I feel the power of hope in every word 😊
Ain't No Music Like Old School!!!
nothing like old school music Memories
Mrs. Mike Hardrick for sure ...more posotive...
I even dream as if I am still listening to this song when I played it before I went to sleep
Always loved this song here!!I! So Inspirational.
This isn't oldschool music, this is real school music!!! Real is the opposite of fake, & today's music seems so fake!!! This song is powerful & inspirational. 🙂😀🤗
This is 2023 and Our children and Grandchildren, even us Adults need this kind of encouragement and reminder to hold onto your dreams and your Faith!! May God continually Bless the Family of this Late artist, as he Blessed us through his gift of song.💯💞🙏🏾🕊️
Hi, I am WeeGee’s wife. William would be so honored. HOLD ON, with love ❤️🙏🏽
Well said,im 58 from Chicago,its 2023 and this song is forever.
Tears flow down my face every time I hear this song! Reminds me of a more innocent time in my life in southside Chicago. Dreams are the wings of the mind. Dreams are the sunshine of the mind. Deep shit bro!
theballerstar i frel u
theballerstar me 2 dear I do cry
I love it love it each day it really mean something to me an close to my heart
I'm in tears so beautiful wow this song his voice is so blessed Amen
I understand where you coming from I ysed to live on the south side of chicago
Lost my best friend of 40+ yrs 5yrs ago today this was our song. I'm sitting here listening and crying I miss her so much nothing left but memories. She will forever be in my heart until we meet again💗
Memories of those we lost are revived by songs with substance such as this master piece,May God bless you and your dear friends soul rest in peace🙏
Our People NEED this song right now January 14th, 2023.🧡🤍🤎💜💙💚❤️💛👑🙏🏾💎💰🔑
Thank Yah that we can hold on to His promises. He will never let us down.🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾💛
Now a grown man, and I "still" love this song ❤️🙏🏿🙏🏿
Why not
reminds me off my late uncle; my motivater...one whom i looked up too...my mentor...some idiot decided to end his life 😢😢😢😢 yesterday morning...hope your soul is at rest Malome💔
Feeling your pain Amo , selfish idiots !!!
Sorry to hear that may he rest n Paradise.
Nxese
Nxese Amo
Nxese Mntasekhaya
My 8th grade graduation song...
Chicago ( Albert Einstein Elementary school ...1980 ) ....oh the memories!!!
YES 39ERS ALTHOUGH MY DAUGHTER HAS HER FACE ON HERE I HAVE WORK ON CHANGING THAT. DARRYL HOMES
Yes Lord.....William H Ray School c/o 1980
Thank you from WeeGee's family to all the fab fans for keeping your dreams alive! HOLD ON TO YOUR DREAMS.
This song carries an important message. Thnx man of God for inspiration
@@seatilemodisane2289 ❤️
Thank u for this beautiful song ❤️😊🇯🇲🇯🇲
This song came to me,as i am non traditional nursing student (older woman)! I kept singing the chorus in my head! I'll never forget that feeling of watching my older sister recieve her diploma in 1981! They played this song at her graduation! It is indeed a legendary song that still resonates even now today! Children hold on to your dreams, believe in love let love be the light to show the way! Trust God and believe in yourself!🙏🏽🙌🏾🤗
@@benadettejones6082,
I SEE MY GRAMMAR SCHOOL WASNT THE ONLY ONES SINGING THIS AT GRADUATION BUT MANY
SCHOOLS SUNG THIS SONG OF
MOTIVATION AND INSPIRATION LOVE OF GOD/YAH TO SHOW YOU THE WAY.
Tears rolling 😢.. my dad's favorite song. He passed away about a month ago. Miss him so bad ,if we could only turn back time.
RIP daddy I really do love and miss you alot. I miss our long conversations when we used to hit the road. Wish I could just hear your voice one more time ,all the laughter we had , your good advise and all your support you always gave us❤
Your father's spirit will forever live on my brother real ones never die,God bless you
This song is so close to my heart. I played it repeatedly whilst studying under difficult and almost impossible conditions. I nearly quit my studies but it kept me going until I completed and graduated.
You gave me strength mane. I think I'll come back to this comment after I have graduated. I am under pressure to do well this term but God got me. Spread Love Aubrey. Love and Light.
Love
@@katlehomoloi9282
IM LOOKING TO SEE YOU COME BACK TO COMMENT ABOUT YOUR GRADUATION SO THAT I CAN
CONGRATULATE YOU AND I DONT
WANT YOU TO FORGET TO COME
BACK TO POST YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS.
Congratulations!!🥹
My great grandmother would play this song every morning while we sat at the dining room table eating our breakfast before school. I can still hear us kids singing along with the music. As I listen now A warm feeling comes over me being 44 years old thinking back on the good ole days …. Teary eyed over here
Hi, I am WeeGee’s wife. William would be so honored. HOLD ON, with love ❤️🙏🏽
Former lead singer of the DRAMATICS! That's him singing lead on 'in the rain and whatcha see is whatcha get!William WEGEE Howard
In the rain is my song!
yep, that was a power group.
RON HUSTLEMAN Harris cool didn’t know that
He sounds almost like David Ruffin. I always thought that lol. This song is on point.
I was wondering was that the same Weegee. He was there before LJ Reynolds
Such a inspiring song I'm 40 years old and everytime I hear this song I Cry
Growing up on the west side of Chicago this was our graduation song we all cried singing it...... love REGGIE BROCKMAN
William Penn elementary school
@@reggiebrockman2370,
MY SCHOOL ALSO SUNG THIS SONG AT GRADUATION LIKE SO MANY OTHERS AND I’M ALSO FROM THE
WESTSIDE OF CHI WE’RE FROM THE
SAME AREA, I WENT TO PADEREWSKI AND 1 OF PENN OPPONENTS PLAYING BASKETBALL.
“HOLY CITY”
@@reggiebrockman2370,
WESTSIDE GRAMMAR SCHOOLS WAS ON IT FOR GRADUATION BECAUSE OF THE MOTIVATION AND INSPIRATION OF THE SONG AND IT
SHOULD BE MANDATORY TO HAVE
THIS SONG PLAYED AT GRADUATION
TODAY FOR THE YOUTH TRULY
NEEDS UPLIFTING INSPIRATION.
Hard days need a good song sometimes
My father use to play this song all the time. He passed away 8/26/13.This song brings back a lot of childhood memories.
Hi, I am WeeGee’s wife. William would be so honored. HOLD ON, with love ❤️🙏🏽
MHSRIP
I remember when Tom Joyner would play this every morning on WJPC before.i would go to Bryn Mawr Grammar School in 1979 here in Chicago this song would bring me to tears everytime i would hear it even now when i hear this song I bring me to tears because we are losing so many kids to gun violence not just in Chicago but all over i hope and pray that we can have peace and safety in this world and our children can hold on to there dreams.Peace And Blessings To All ✌✌
Wow I use to live across the street from Bryn Mawr, on 73rd Jeffrey
The great Christopher Scarver brought me here. 🖤✊🏾
It was in 1981 on a Sunday, Radio Bop played this song and the next day I couldn't wait to go buy it from Kohinoor Record Shop in Joburg. I'm still keeping it.
My late father father in South Africa, Abuti Abbie Kotsokoane, used to rock this in the car when on road trips. We were in our teenage years maybe even younger than that. Never really listened to the words. Now 44 years old I am still enjoying it and wish I can thank him in heaven.
God bless you till time stands still.
21:32 Krugersdorp, Gauteng province in RSA listening to the song with so much sorrow... Reflecting on my life and remembering that in two months I'll be graduating. And at this moment nothing seems to be coming together💔
Be cool. Let the sweat dry off. Lessons not loses, you're bound to get hit, just don't fumble
You painted a masterpiece wee gee god bless you stay your dream.
What a powerful song for youth of all generations. We sang this song for my graduation, and the lyrics stand the test of time. I heard this song on the radio today and called my children so they can listen to it. I haven't heard a song since that truly moves youth in a positive direction the way that this song does. There will never be another. This is truly a lifetime anthem.
Chicago girl
This was a very positive song growing up as a child. It even contains memories of my family, my mom , grandparents and everyone else.
To all child abusers out there, you should be ashamed of yourselves. In South Africa my country, crime against defenceless kids is forever increasing. Even more shocking, most of these kids are killed by people known to them. How sick is that? I was lucky that I had my older siblings, aunts and cousins to count on growing up. They never let me down. Let kids grow up in a conducive environment that let them develop their thinking capacity and let their dreams soar.
Richardson Mzaidume amen!!!
Which part of SA?
@@sharonchetty7395 I'm south African too, and let me tell you, this happens in so many corners of this country. It's crazy.
the most high has gone to prepare a place for his children all bad must come to an end.
😥😭
I song this song at my 8th graduation ceremony at Parkside Elementary School on the South Side of Chicago I love that School and this song 4 life in 1985.who with me very inspiring and inspirational. Ms.Hall and Ms.Smedley I love you and I miss you. Thanks from Lisa Terry
Now this is the song that children need to hear today. I sang this at my 8th grade graduation. This song is a testament of having FAITH in your dreams and not getting sidetracked by people who do not BELIEVE in your vision. It is a challenge to work hard and even though some people are going through alot now...all you need is FAITH and you have to keep going. Don't give up and believe in love. Dreams are the sunshine of the mind. You can fly anytime you like. Kids need inspirational songs!
amen "GOD IS VERY REAL"
Chicago kids please hold on and make it. I know it's hard there for y'all. I know it will all get better
I was in a gang. Born in Chicago but raised in Waukegan. I did a lot of time so I know people from all over the the state. I know that when they put leadership in Super Max prisons, Structure left and now you have CHi RAC, sinceless crimes against our own kind. Sure there was always gangbanging since the 70's in Chicago, but the lack of Structure made the next generation worse and the Principalities of this world knew it. Remain Blessed! HE'S coming soon and there will be Eternal PEACE sooner than you think.
Hold on Earl Holmes
CLASSIC...R.I.P. WILLIAM WEEGEE HOWARD ...MASTERFUL AND MEANINGFUL ...One of the golden indelible leads of the Dramatics 4ever, ETERNAL in song.
Wow! I loved this song....just found out who sung it....and he sung with the Dramatics. Back to music school I go.....
This was the Class Of 80 theme for every HS in Gary Ind, Lew Wallace still have this song to this day and will listen to it when having a rough time. They just don't make music like this any more. Really good music died out in the late 80's sadly.
I graduated from there in 1987. Did you have any relatives who played ball there?
love is truly stronger than hate, if we all hold on to our dreams nothing will separate but if we hate each other our dreams cannot be achieved
Very TRUE
Thank you very much Baba 🙏🏾
HOLD ON TO YOUR DREAMS, LET LOVE BE THE LIGHT TO SHOW THE WAY. From WeeGee's family to yours, HOLD ON!
dreams are the wings of the mind you can fly, some strong words here
I heard this song in 2010 at 35 yrs old and broke down crying I remember hearing it a thousand and one times as a child but I didn't get it until I was an adult looking at my kids.
Hi, I am WeeGee’s wife. William would be so honored. HOLD ON, with love ❤️🙏🏽
This is a timeless and inspirational classic by Wee Gee. Growing up in the late 70 to the early 80's my Dad use to play this song until tears ran down his cheeks. I decided to listen to the song to hear what was sad about it, and oh to my surprise! what an inspiration waited for me in the lyrics of this amazing song. Thank you Wee Gee for telling the truth as it is!
Can't imagine how 94 people could dislike this song. Let's hope they find a positive message in their lives to "Hold On" to and believe in love. With all going on around us, the world could find inspiration in this 10:08 of truly great lyrics and vocals.
this generation just doesnt know
61MJ12 definitely
61MJ12 I agree with you
Funny how these comments bleed love, but you harass those who give a thumbs down. This is what the song is about. Anyone can love their own and those that ride with them, how about loving your enemies and even easier those that disagree with you you don't have to vocalize it. Let it blend, let it be.
That's crazy how you don't like this song that why we got such bull shit going on in the world 🌎
8th Grade Graduation! Growin up in The Chi🙌
coldcity773 Yes Indeed
My 8th grade graduation song in 1977
coldcity773 Me too! This was the graduation song in Chicago. 8th grade and high school.
God bless all those in the struggle !!! King love to my Chicago Latin Kings . Mutha Land A.k.a. HUMBOLDT PARK .
Chicago!! My hometown
We sung this song at my kindergarten graduation. Brings back memories that was good and bad… I’m 30 years old and still dreaming for better days but I’m happy I’m alive and well and blessed
This song is my #1 memory of growing up in CHICAGO. ❤
God is LOVE.
Amen
Amen , God bless you Mfowethu 🙏🏾✨
Best song ever!!!!
Absolutely.
❤
Oh Lordy Lord! In Living Memory Of My Father. He used to rock this song in his vintage Chevrolet Commando car in a cassette when I was in a diaper I think. "Love Is truly Stronger Than Hate, All You Need Is A Faith In Your Dream".... Children Of Today Don't Know what We Are Talking About! All They Know Is Play Stations And Electro House Music etc..... "Children Hold On To Your Dreams."
so true
+Tebogo M I just wonder, are you not Tebogo Matime the 1098 DJ. If you are, I grew up listening to such on the station with the mind of it's own.
No Lungile, I am not... I am a DJ though, but in the East Rand... Good Music hey...
we are all children of God so hold on to your dream and love will shine on you one day God Bless you ll
i was a kid when i heard this song im 51 thanks to god an still holding. on to my dream.
it 20:45 at Night in RSA, KZN Botha's Hill, as I'm preparing for my shift at 22:00. my father used play this song when I was still young..I truly believe that my dreams will come true...let keep on pushing,no body said it will be easy..God loves us all..🇿🇦🇿🇦
How can anyone listen to this song and not damn near breakdown in tears? This will get you through the rough times, what a song!
I love this song....reminds me when i was in chicago my elementary days southside
Wee Gee and Ron Banks were the voices that makes "Watcha see is Watcha Get" so very, very, very memorable to me...smh And collectively, the Dramatics were one of the greatest groups ever recorded. They really were magical voices...and Wee Gee added to that magic. Thank you brother Wee Gee, you left your everlasting mark. Job well done. RIP (tears)
Amen
Up at the top it:s room for all. At the bottom is crowded y:all
Hold on to your dreams
From WeeGee's family to yours we thank you for holding on to your dreams! William loved music, he loved his fab fans and friends. He was so excited about this project and the message he prayed it would convey in the hearts of "young or old". HOLD ON
Only, "patches and 110th street " come close. Peace, friend.
@@weegee-dramaticbehindthemi5442 ❤️
This song holds a very special place in my heart and memory, for it was my grammar school graduation song. Wow, it seems like a million years ago. We were so young back in 1980.
1980- My freshman year in college. Was the best slow jam of the year in the clubs. Ten minutes of holding on tight to the one you loved and being inspired
I was playing this one day and my daughter came over. She wanted to know who sings it and the name of it. This song will touch your soul and have you in tears. RIP WILLIAM "WEE GEE" HOWARD. 1950-2000
these kids dont know the meaning to this song
Every time I hear this beautiful message it does my heart so much good. Thank you Wee Gee.
This was the song at my 8th grade graduation. Loved it then and still love it.
This was one of our class songs for our 8th grade graduation in "81" and I was motivated by it then and it does the same thing to me now. If we could just get everybody to live accordingly..... STOP THE VIOLENCE!
This reminds me of my son that committed suicide a year go to keep me busy even started my own clothing online shop www.mastylesexpress.com/
Amen and Amen
i remember the first time i heard the song i was in a club with my brother he was drunk sitting at a table crying..now when i hear it i cry every time and never drunk..
Velved Stevenson no, its a powerful song, its natural! this hits the soul...
Hey I feel the same
lol, bro must have let go of his shit
Velved Stevenson Very touching crying right now with all I've been through in my life I made it I made it.
William would be so touched to know this song has affected your life. Knowing now that the soul that never dies is the memories we leave behind! HOLD ON TO YOUR DREAMS
I waited years to sing this song for my 8th grade graduation but transfered schools after 7th and ended up singing "We are the World." I was robbed.
This song remind me of my adolescent years listening to underground radio stations in Miami. #LibertyCity
This was my daughter's 8th grade grad song. When the hook played at the ceremony, tears were filling my eyes. I knew this song from my youth when my dad played the radio and would sing this song (drunk of course :) ). But it is such a powerful song that to this day it still touches me in a special way. Even as an adult I still want to believe in my dreams and will hold on to my dreams...
I'm going for the throne...know longer a dope fiend...label me a king💯👏
Peace KING
Stand Tall King👑
Still trying to find my way out. ONE DAY!🙏😔
Congratulations!, I wish u all of the success & happiness in the world.
,With God's help you will! I Love You my brother!❤
Zulu mzansean sistee listening from London. Miss Eddie Zondi. He introduced us to this music
Yeah. Rest in Peace to the great Eddie Zondi. From a MoTswana Mzansean in Pitoria
We still miss Eddie Zondi. He had passion for this music.
Omg! We sung this song at my 5th grade graduation June 1992 Duffield Elementary Detroit, Michigan. Class of '92' if you ever see this comment below. Hope Everyone is doing well.🙏🏾
The good old times 😭
Remember dad blasting this tune
Love the song his voice was so beautiful. No -one can replace him as lead singer from the Dramatics singing our favorite hits .One for my playlist .Gone to soon but never forgotten.
i was born in the seventies, but i luv those kind of music ,ohh children hold on your dreams.
baby you have plenty more than that beautiful music
Donna B
Thank you Donna!
He's a great vocalist...but he was only one of the Leads for the Dramatics not the only lead...L. J. Reynolds and Ron Banks were some of the others...
this is the best song ever
Heard this for the first time in Chicago last weekend on the radio.... DAMN!
This is so SOULFUL... This is REAL TALK, for all people... Kind of put me into an nostalgic daze of an era that I didn't get to experience. With all of the things going on in the Midwest, we need to take heed to this song!
This is CHICAGO!!! It kills me for what's happening in my city right now!!! (tears)
Sis, I'm praying that a brighter day comes to Chi-town... It's hurting all of us, indeed.
MzShaybutta Philadelphia too.
Nina513 wow, that's powerful. I'm crying listening it like love wrote this shit
Kelly Ocean This shit hits HARD, fam... Touches the soul, for sure. Black music ain’t the same.
I had the honor of hearing this song from my beloved friend Venus Binns aka Ms Twig 💔 This was her song! Chicago born and raised, a sweetheart ...oh how I miss you lady 😥 Sleep in peace Ms Twig 🥀 Job well done
It's 2022's last month and this song still hit hard. We thank you for your kind contribution to the music industry 🙏 This will never lose taste. The message will remain relevant in years to come.
Yes
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Keep listening to my music
I first heard this song when I was a teenager when the kids in Atlanta were being killed every day for like a month or so and I fell in love with this song it was very inspirational a very powerful to me and I never forget it more than 35 years later
8th Grade Graduation! Chitown Memories🙌
it was mine too, Brian Piccolo, 1984. Chicago
8th grade graduation,I love it & will remember it. for the rest of my life!!!!
8th grade graduation,I love it & will remember it. for the rest of my life!!!!
8th grade graduation,I love it & will remember it. for the rest of my life!!!!
+john echeverria
Ryerson, Chicago, 1981. We played Piccolo in Softball and Flag Football every year. We used this song along with "We've Only Just Begun" by The Carpenters.
THIS SONG NEED TO BE ON TV TODAY!!!! TODAY!!!!
Ok who else graduated from 8th grade when this song came out......I will alway remember this being our graduation song......they need to have today's youth sing songs like this it mite change a few of them.....thank God for the 80's
This song always brings a tear or two to my eyes. I always feel cleansed of heaviness when I listen to it. I’m thankful that the creator moved the hearts and minds of those who gave us this treasure of a song.
TUNE 1980. SUCH A WONDERFUL SONG. ESSENTIAL SONG, FOR THE LITTLE CHILDREN "EVERYWHERE" IN 2021.💚
This song reminds me of a Song , We love our Children by Shirley Caesar. I dedicate this song to all the Children especially in developing nations
Simon T Mahlangu
i love this song rih to all the children's not here
Amen ♡
I'm in my final year in university and to say life has been hard (financially and otherwise) would be a spectacular understatement, I am struggling; but I'm also pushing on. I find myself here quite a lot, but I think that's because I need the motivation. I promised myself at the beginning of the year that no matter how difficult it may be, I'll hunker down and finish this year strong. I'm well on my way to fulfilling that promise now that I'm left with one more class before the end of my academic calendar. This has been one of the songs that kept me going; one day when life is better, I'll play it once more to remind myself of how far I've come. Until that day comes, we live in the hope that things will get better... and that in the end we will persevere.
Much ❤. I hope you achieved it all and still going strong
All you Need is your Faith and your Dreams... I Love it
I'm from Chicago ...the project be full of barbe q grills and people hanging all outside...playing back in the days.....playing this song....kids GOT whopping back in the days.......RIP CABRINI....A LOT OF MEMORIES!!!!
Im from Winston Salem, NC( aka Tre4)and i can remember hearing this kind of music in my projects, Happy Hill Gardens
Yes are child of yourself jesus
My family was from Cabrini 💗
5303 South Shields... Chicago...53rd and Princeton...those were the days 🙏🙏
Quinton yes I feel ya! I was raised in Robert Taylor on 53rd in State.
My God! This song makes me reflect on things in Chicago being raised on the Southside but never giving up on your dreams and goals.
Dreams are the wings of the mind you can fly..anytime you like.
true🙏
mpho mulaudzi
this song made me what I am now
Am I just an old soul in my 20’s, or this song will forever be this nice?
Loving the unity..... Dedicating this song to our children here in Milwaukee, WI.
Great tune in deed
I need a shot of yack and blunt this sum real gangsta shit not speakin bout killing or hate but opposite that's real -shit
Erick Tovar O.G type shit mane!