Holy Trinity High School Class of `73

1969-1973

"Song of the Day"

July 4, 2025

"The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" is a popular song composed by
Mitch Leigh, with lyrics written by Joe Darion. It is the best known
tune from the 1965 Broadway musical Man of La Mancha and is also
featured in the 1972 film of the same name starring Peter O'Toole.
The song has been recorded by many artists including a live version
by Glen Campbell in 1969 on his album Glen Campbell Live.

Glen Campbell Live, released in August 1969, was Campbell's first live
in concert album. The LP was recorded at his July 4, 1969 concert
at the Garden State Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ. The LP peaked
at #13 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart.

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The Impossible Dream - Glen Campbell (1969)

To dream the impossible dream
To fight the unbeatable foe
To bear with unbearable sorrow
To run where the brave dare not go
To right the unrightable wrong
And just be better far then you are
To try when your arms are too weary
To reach the unreachable star

This is my quest
To follow that star
No matter how hopeless
No matter how far

And to fight for the right
Without question or pause
To be willing to march into Hell
For a heavenly cause

And I know if I'll only be true
To this glorious quest
That my heart will lie peaceful and calm
When I'm laid to my rest

And the world will be better for this
That one man, scorned and covered with scars
He still strove with his last ounce of courage
To reach the unreachable star


Songwriters: Music by Mitch Leigh, with lyrics written by Joe Darion

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