As a young child, Elvis Presley's love for Gospel music brought him to the front of his church choir, imagining a time he'd be on stage.
The quartet takes the stage. Elvis drinks in the sight of them. Their hair is perfectly combed and the white handkerchiefs in the breast pockets of their coats look as clean and crisp as a brand new dollar bill. The piano player sits down and launches into a lively intro, his left hand loping up and down in octaves and his right hand banging out the chords. Elvis quickly recognizes the tune: "Jesus, Hold My Hand." The four singers are animated, smiling and gesturing to the crowd. Elvis feels as if they're singing every word just for him.
To young Elvis, these performers were heroes... In his young imagination, he could see himself standing onstage in a crisp, tailored suit, singing the songs he knew so well, entertaining people and living the life of a professional gospel singer. It was the first dream of his life, and one he never fully left.
Click here to read more about Elvis Presley's Gospel music background.
Elvis Presley- Crying In The Chapel
Elvis Presley - Crying in the Chapel
I really love this song by the King. (words & music by Arthur Glenn) You saw me crying in the chapel. The tears I shed were tears of joy I know the meaning of contentment Now I am happy with the Lord Just a plain and simple chapel Where humble people go to pray I pray the Lord that I'll grow stronger As I live from day to day I've searched and I've searched But I couldn't find No way on earth To gain peace of mind Now I'm happy in the chapel Where people are of one accord Yes,We gather in the chapel Just to sing and praise the Lord You'll search and you'll search But you'll never find No way on earth To gain peace of mind Take your troubles to the chapel Get down on your knees and pray And Your burdens will be lighter And you'll surely find the way
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"Gospel music is the purest thing there is on this earth. ~Elvis Presley"
How The Web Was Woven: The Art Of Elvis Presley
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Experience The Gospel Music Of Elvis Presley
Peace In The Valley: The Complete Gospel Recordings
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Elvis sings a Gospel medley in his 1968 Comeback Special
How Many Records Did Elvis Have?
Elvis has had no less than 149 songs to appear on Billboard's Hot 100 Pop Chart in America. Of these, 114 were in the top forty, 40 were in the top ten, and 18 went to number one.His number one singles spent a total of 80 weeks at number one. He has also had over 90 charted albums with ten of them reaching number one. These figures are only for the pop charts, and only in America.
He was also a leading artist in the American country, R&B, and gospel fields, and his chart success in other countries was substantial.
Elvis Presley - In the Garden
Elvis Presley - In the Garden
Elvis Presley - In the Garden Thank you for comment on this video. It is a very beautiful song by Elvis. (Words & music by Charles Austin Miles) I come to the garden alone While the dew is still on the roses And the voice I hear falling on my ear The song of God discloses And He walks with me And He talks with me And He tells me I am his own And the joy we share as we tarry there None other has ever known He speaks and the sound of His voice Is so sweet the birds hush their singing And the melody that He gave to me Within my heart is ringing And He walks with me And He talks with me And He tells me I am his own And the joy we share as we tarry there None other has ever known
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Elvis Presley Gospel Music
- Elvis Presley's Gospel Dream
- Gladys Presley would report that even as a toddler Elvis would squirm out of her lap and run down to the front of the church where the choir stood, watching them and imitating their voices and movements.
- Discover Elvis
- The Official Site Of The King Of Rock & Roll
- Heaven's Gates
- Elvis was a deeply spiritual
man whose faith was central to his life. He certainly struggled to live a moral life, but his intentions were clear to all his friends. - Elvis Presely Gospel Videos
- Video library of Gospel favorites by Elvis Presley.
- CMG Radio: ELVIS PRESLEY GOSPEL RADIO SPECIAL
- One-hour radio documentary about Elvis Presley's love for Gospel music, his roots in the church, and the stories behind his greatest Gospel recordings and performances.
Elvis Presley: Ultimate Gospel
Elvis: Ultimate Gospel
Amazon Price: $9.98 (as of 11/11/2009)
We'd see him...at gospel singings, but...we weren't talking about the Elvis you see now. That was Gladys and Vernon's kid."
Janelle McComb, a former neighbor of the Presley Family
Elvis Presley Gospel Chic
Elvis Presley - Swing Down Sweet Chariot
"I don't believe I'd sing the way I do if God hadn't wanted me to. ~Elvis Presley"
Take My Hand: Gospel Favourites By Elvis Presley
Take My Hand: Gospel Favourites
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"I believe in the Bible. I believe that all good things come from God. ~Elvis Presley"
Elvis Presley - Where Could I Go But to the Lord
Do You Like Elvis Presley's Gospel Music?
Amazing Grace: Sacred Performances By Elvis Presley
Amazing Grace: His Greatest Sacred Performances
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Elvis Presley - Amazing Grace
Elvis Presley - Amazing Grace
Elvis Presley - Amazing Grace Recorded: 1971/03/15, first released on "He Touched Me" Words & Music: Arranged by Elvis Presley Lyrics: Amazing grace, Oh, how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, But now I'm found Was blind, But now I see When we've been there Ten thousand years, Bright shinning as the sun We've no less days To sing God's praise Then when, when we first begun Through many dangers Toils and snares I have already come T'was grace that brought me Safe thus far And grace will lead me home Amazing grace, Oh, how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, But now I'm found Was blind, But now I see Was blind, But now I see ...
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What's your favorite Gospel song by Elvis Presley?
badmsm wrote...
in reply to BevsPaper Well, you know what they say: great minds and all that! ;) Send me a link when you get your lens done.
Posted November 10, 2009
BevsPaper wrote...
Had this great idea for a lens this morning...was gonna call it The Gospel According to Elvis. Checked to make sure that someone hadn't already done one and found your lens. Maybe I'll do a Top 10 list instead. Great lens! I love to listen to Elvis sing gospel music.
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