How Great Thou Art cover

Released 60 years ago

How Great Thou Art

Elvis Presley · 1966

37 min · 14 tracks · pop rock · R&B · rock & roll

Soulful gospel harmonies intertwine with Elvis's commanding vocals, creating a deeply spiritual listening experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady reflective spiritual journey
  • soulful harmonies for introspection
  • uplifting moments of solace
  • communal sing-along potential
  • quiet contemplation in solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced music
  • seek standalone energetic tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
spiritual longing· Southern gospel tradition· faith and redemption
Career context
Released in 1966, 'How Great Thou Art' was Elvis Presley's fourth gospel album, following the success of 'How Great Thou Art' (1965). This album came during a period when Presley was focusing more on his spiritual roots amidst significant changes in his film and recording career.
Stylistic neighbors
Chuck Berry· Little Richard· Buddy Holly
Sounds like this from elsewhere
The World's Greatest Gospel Singer by Mahalia Jackson — Shares deep spiritual themes and powerful vocal delivery rooted in gospel traditions.
American IV: The Man Comes Around by Johnny Cash — Explores themes of faith and redemption with a soulful, Americana sound.
Amazing Grace by Aretha Franklin — Combines gospel roots with emotive vocals, celebrating spirituality and communal worship.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 How Great Thou Art 3:03
  • 2 In the Garden 3:11
  • 3 Somebody Bigger Than You and I 2:27
  • 4 Farther Along 4:06
  • 5 Stand by Me 2:29
  • 6 Without Him 2:29
  • 7 So High 1:57
  • 8 Where Could I Go but to the Lord 3:37
  • 9 By and By 1:51
  • 10 If the Lord Wasn't Walking by My Side 1:37
  • 11 Run On 2:23
  • 12 Where No One Stands Alone 2:44
  • 13 Crying in the Chapel 2:26
  • 14 Peace in the Valley 3:21

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