From the main page (Concert Works section): 1983 - America, The Dream Goes o­n Composed in 1982, with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman, for solo vocal, chorus and orchestra. Premiered with the Boston Pops under Williams, during the 1983 season. Famous for being part of the reason Williams temporarily resigned from the Pops in 1984. Available o­n the John Williams/Boston Pops Recording American Classics and John Williams, the Dream Goes o­n So what happened?