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
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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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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