Arguably the pioneer of the genre known as “Country Rock,” Chris Hillman has carved a permanent niche in the history of contemporary American music through his work with such notable bands as The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers and the Desert Rose Band. The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity recognize Chris Hillman during this month of celebrating St. Francis, drifter and dreamer.
Steven Perrin said it best when he commented: “He (Hillman) has a wonderful social conscience…(whose) passion for good family and upbringing is unbounded. I have never seen a better father more dedicated to raising his children”.
Drifting was originally written in 1990 by myself and my good friend and Christian brother, Steve Hill…
I thought I had lost the lyrics but ended up finding them about two years ago when I was preparing to record the album “The Other Side”. We had even forgotten the melody and somehow came close to the original idea when we recorded it… Of course it basically describes a “Heavenly Environment” or aspiring for “Heaven on Earth”.. We tried to convey a Christian message as are most of the songs I recorded on “The Other Side” CD…. Chris Hillman
Song Lyrics:
When I woke up it seemed so bright
This vision I had last night
Drifting in a dream I want to remember
Everything I was ever told
It seemed so clear and in control
Drifting in a dream of love’s surrender
Drifting in a world where no one suffers
And no one grows old
Where love is traded like gold
Where you’ll never be lonely
Nobody ever says no.
I saw a true heaven on earth
Where no one had to be first
Drifting in a dream of love’s surrender
How foolish can one man be
To believe in what one man sees
It takes only one man to make a dream come true
Drifting in a world shining brighter
Through my soul
Where everything is in control
Where you’ll never be lonely
Nobody ever says no
