His Hand in Mine is Elvis Presley’s first full gospel album, released in November 1960. It marks a heartfelt exploration of spiritual themes, showcasing Elvis’s deep connection to gospel music alongside his iconic rock ‘n’ roll style.
🎶 Background & Impact
📀 Released: November 1960
🎤 The album features traditional gospel songs and spiritual hymns that Elvis grew up singing in church and at home.
🙏 Highlights Elvis’s passion for gospel, a genre he always cherished and credited as a major influence on his vocal style.
🎸 Recorded in Nashville with top session musicians, the album combines heartfelt emotion with polished performances.
🏆 The album is considered a classic gospel record and helped establish Elvis as a respected figure in gospel music circles.
🎶 Songs like “Swing Down Sweet Chariot” and “In My Father’s House” are standouts, delivering powerful, uplifting messages.
Tracklist – His Hand in Mine (1960)
His Hand in Mine
Swing Down Sweet Chariot
Where Could I Go But to the Lord
Up Above My Head
In My Father’s House
Milky White Way
Working on the Building
Known Only to Him
I Believe in the Man in the Sky
Joshua Fit the Battle
If the Lord Wasn’t Walking By My Side
Working on the Building (Alternate Take)
Why His Hand in Mine is Special
Showcases a deeply personal and spiritual side of Elvis rarely heard in his mainstream rock recordings.
Earned Elvis a Grammy nomination for Best Sacred Performance.
Influenced many other artists to explore gospel and spiritual music.
A timeless album blending heartfelt devotion with outstanding vocal performances.
His Hand in Mine (1960) is a landmark gospel album that reveals the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s soulful roots and spiritual depth — a must-listen for fans of Elvis and gospel music alike!
