The Impossible Dream (The Quest) The Impossible Dream (The Quest) "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" is a popular song composed by Mitch Leigh, with lyrics written by Joe Darion. The song is the most popular song 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 complete song is first sung by Don Quixote as he stands vigil over his armor, in response to Aldonza (Dulcinea)'s question about what he means by "following the quest". It is reprised partially three more times – the last by prisoners in a dungeon
Songs from the Wood 'The Whistler' and seven other songs. Find a quiet spot and listen to it soon." The album was recorded immediately following the tour of the previous album, "" (1976). It demonstrated the desire of Anderson to change the musical style of the band, encountering, as he was, music from the folk rock scene, and producing albums such as Steeleye Span's "Now We Are Six" (1974). Also, as Anderson said: "After "Too Old to Rock and Roll", we returned to England, and I settled down, got married and bought a home. It gave me an opportunity to evaluate and reflect upon