Long before Elvis was heralded as the king of rock ‘n’ roll, he was a faithful fan of gospel music. Although it was instrumental in shaping his spiritual life as well as his career, no documentary has truly chronicled this facet of his life…until now. He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley, Volumes I and II feature more than thirty of Elvis’ gospel recordings and never-before-seen footage. This 3-hour collection, filled with personal stories by those who knew him well, goes behind the scene of Elvis’ career. Discover how Elvis was dramatically influenced by two of southern gospel music’s premiere quartets, the Statesmen and the Blackwood Brothers. Examine Elvis’ thirty-year friendship with gospel legend J.D. Sumner. Learn of the controversy surrounding his performance of “Peace In The Valley” on the Ed Sullivan Show and hear the surprising story behind the recording of his signature hymn, “How Great Thou Art.” You’ll see Elvis in a new light as you witness how deeply he was touched by gospel music.
- 40 Songs on 2 CDs
- Includes 24 page booklet with detailed history and exclusive rare Elvis photos
- Classic gospel songs sung by the incomparable voice of Elvis Presley
- Endorsed by Graceland (Elvis’ estate)
Track List
- Crying in the Chapel
- His Hand In Mine
- Joshua Fit the Battle
- So High
- If We Never Meet Again
- Milky White Way
- Stand By Me
- Somebody Bigger Than You & I
- I Believe in the Man
- In The Garden
- Mansion Over the Hilltop
- Farther Along
- Where No One Stands Alone
- I'm Gonna Walk Dem Golden Stairs
- Without Him
- Working On the Building
- You'll Never Walk Alone
- Swing Down, Sweet Chariot
- Where Could I Go But To The Lord
- In The Ghetto
Disc Two
- There'll Be Peace In The Valley For Me
- I Believe
- Take My Hand, Precious Lord
- It Is No Secret
- I, John
- Bosom Of Abraham
- You Better Run
- Lead Me, Guide Me
- Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
- He Touched Me
- I've Got Confidence
- Amazing Grace
- A Thing Called Love
- Put Your Hand In the Hand
- Reach Out To Jesus
- If That Isn't Love
- Bridge Over Troubled Water
- An American Trilogy
- Why Me Lord
- How Great Thou Art
Released March 15, 2005