How Great Thou Art

by Elvis Presley

How Great Thou Art cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 27 February 1967
  • Label: RCA Victor
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 39:50
  • Community rating: 3.13/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A profound departure from his mid-sixties soundtrack formula, this dedicated gospel project highlights the singer's deep roots in Southern spiritual traditions. The impassioned, reverent vocal performances backed by the Jordanaires earned him a Grammy Award and effectively revitalized his critical standing.

Genres

Descriptors: Ballad, christian, melodic

Tracklist

  1. How Great Thou Art (3:02)
  2. In the Garden (3:12)
  3. Somebody Bigger Than You and I (2:27)
  4. Farther Along (4:06)
  5. Stand By Me (2:29)
  6. Without Him (2:31)
  7. So High (1:59)
  8. Where Could I Go But to the Lord (3:38)
  9. By and By (1:52)
  10. If The Lord Wasn't Walking By My Side (1:38)
  11. Run On (2:24)
  12. Where No One Stands Alone (2:44)
  13. Crying In the Chapel (2:26)
  14. We Call On Him (2:34)
  15. You'll Never Walk Alone (2:43)

Credits

  • Elvis Presley - primary artist, arranged by
  • Imperials - accompanied by [with]
  • The Jordanaires - accompanied by [with]
  • Stuart K. Hine - written-by
  • C. Austin Miles - written-by
  • Johnny Lane - written-by
  • Mylon LeFevre - written-by
  • James B. Coats - written-by

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