Song Saturday #2

Somehow I didn't discover Will Hoge until after I left Furman.

I had no idea just how much I was missing. Will Hoge is a scruffy-faced, scruffy-voiced singer songwriter with a whole lotta grit. He writes poignant lyrics, puts a rock-and-roll twist on the melody, and sings it with all the passion and soul possible.

I chose this song today because it is all about having big dreams and never giving up on them. If you're living in green, that's exactly the kind of motto you want to have.

I just love Will Hoge. I also love that he always chews gum live in concert and also on this recording.

Now that's talent.



Even if it Breaks Your Heart

Way back on a radio dial
Fire got lit inside a bright eyed child
Every note just wrapped around your soul
From steel guitar to Memphis all the way to rock and roll

Whoa, I can hear 'em playing
I can hear the ringing of a beat up old guitar
Whoa, I can hear 'em saying
Keep on dreaming even if it breaks your heart

Downtown, where I used to wander
Old enough to get there but too young to get inside
I would stand out on the sidewalk
Listen to the music playing every Friday night

Whoa, I can hear 'em playing
I can hear the ringing of a beat up old guitar
Whoa, I can hear 'em saying
Keep on dreaming even if it breaks your heart

Some dreams stay with you forever
Drag you around and lead you back to where you were
Some dreams keep on getting better
Got to keep believing if you want to know for sure

Whoa, I can hear 'em playing
I can hear the ringing of a beat up old guitar
Whoa, I can hear 'em saying
Keep on dreaming even if it breaks your heart

Whoa, I can hear 'em playing
I can hear the ringing of a beat up old guitar
Whoa, I can hear 'em saying
Keep on dreaming even if it breaks your heart
Keep on dreaming even if it breaks your heart

Keep on dreaming

Don't let it break your heart