🙏 Elvis Presley – How Great Thou Art (1967)
Album Overview
Artist: Elvis Presley
Album: How Great Thou Art
Release Year: 1967
Genre: Gospel
Producer: Felton Jarvis
Label: RCA Victor
How Great Thou Art is Elvis Presley’s second full-length gospel studio album, showcasing his deep appreciation for spiritual and religious music. Released in 1967, the album features traditional gospel hymns, spiritual ballads, and powerful choral arrangements, emphasizing Elvis’s vocal depth and emotional intensity.
This album solidified Elvis’s status as a serious gospel singer and won him a Grammy Award for Best Sacred Performance in 1967.
Tracklist
Full Song List
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How Great Thou Art
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In the Garden
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Farther Along
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Stand by Me
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Where Could I Go but to the Lord
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If the Lord Wasn’t Walking by My Side
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Crying in the Chapel
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So High
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Somebody Bigger Than You and I
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You’ll Never Walk Alone
Musicians
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Elvis Presley – Vocals, Guitar
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The Jordanaires – Backing vocals
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The Imperials – Additional choir on select tracks
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Session musicians – Piano, organ, bass, drums, orchestral arrangements
The album combines traditional gospel arrangements with Elvis’s soulful voice, creating a powerful and heartfelt spiritual listening experience.
Musical Style & Sound
Gospel and Spiritual Influence
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Powerful hymns: “How Great Thou Art,” “Farther Along”
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Emotional ballads: “Crying in the Chapel”
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Smooth choral harmonies and orchestral support
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Focused on conveying faith, hope, and spiritual devotion
Lyrical Themes
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Faith, devotion, and gratitude
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Seeking comfort and guidance
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Celebration of spiritual love and divine power
Standout Tracks
How Great Thou Art
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Title track and centerpiece of the album
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Powerful hymn showcasing Elvis’s vocal range and emotion
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Won a Grammy Award, considered a gospel classic
Crying in the Chapel
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Smooth, intimate gospel ballad
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Highlights Elvis’s tender, expressive vocals
Somebody Bigger Than You and I
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Choir-backed inspirational track
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Emphasizes faith and spiritual reflection
Album Cover Meaning
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Features Elvis Presley in a thoughtful pose, looking downward in a simple white shirt against a neutral background
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Conveys humility, spirituality, and reverence
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Visuals reflect the solemn and heartfelt nature of gospel music
Interpretation
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Album art reinforces the serious, devotional tone
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Aligns with the spiritual and inspirational content of the music
Commercial Success & Legacy
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Peaked at #18 on Billboard Top Pop Albums
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Won Grammy Award for Best Sacred Performance in 1967
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Cemented Elvis’s reputation as a respected gospel singer
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Remains a classic example of Elvis’s spiritual and vocal versatility
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