The Definitive Gospel Album

~ Release by Elvis Presley (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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1Crying in the Chapel
producer:
Steve Sholes
bass:
Bob Moore (on 1960-10-30)
double bass:
Bob Moore
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1960-10-30) and Buddy Harman (on 1960-10-30)
guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1960-10-30) and Scotty Moore (on 1960-10-30)
instruments:
Elvis Presley (on 1960-10-30)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1960-10-30)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1960-10-30)
background vocals:
The Jordanaires
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (on 1960-10-31)
vocals:
Charlie Hodge (on 1960-10-30), The Jordanaires (on 1960-10-30) and Millie Kirkham (on 1960-10-30)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires (on 1960-10-31)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1965), RCA Corporation (in 1965) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (in 2002)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1960-10-30)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1965 (number: 26)
cover recording of:
Crying in the Chapel (from 1960-10-30 until 1960-10-31)
lyricist and composer:
Artie Glenn (in 1953)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Inc., Chappell Morris Ltd., Hill & Range Songs, Inc. and Mijac Music
2:24
2We Call on Him
bass:
Bob Moore (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11) and Buddy Harman (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11)
guitar:
Harold Bradley (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11), Charlie McCoy (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11), Scotty Moore (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11) and Chip Young (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11)
harmonica:
Charlie McCoy (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11)
organ:
Hoyt Hawkins (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11) and Charlie McCoy (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11)
steel guitar:
Pete Drake (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11) and Millie Kirkham (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11)
recording of:
We Call on Him (from 1967-09-10 until 1967-09-11)
writer:
Fred Karger, Sid Wayne and Ben Weisman
publisher:
Chrysalis Music
2:30
3Amazing Grace
bass:
Norbert Putnam (on 1971-03-15)
drums (drum set):
Jerry Carrigan (on 1971-03-15)
guitar:
James Burton (on 1971-03-15) and Chip Young (on 1971-03-15)
harmonica:
Charlie McCoy (on 1971-03-15)
piano:
David Briggs (on 1971-03-15)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (on 1971-03-15)
vocals:
Ginger Holladay (on 1971-03-15), Mary Holladay (on 1971-03-15), The Imperials (on 1971-03-15), Millie Kirkham (on 1971-03-15) and The Nashville Edition (on 1971-03-15)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1971-03-15)
cover recording of:
Amazing Grace (popular hymn first published 1779, catch‐all) (on 1971-03-15)
publisher:
Alfred Music
lyricist:
John Newton (in 1779)
additional composer:
Edwin Othello Excell
composer:
[traditional]
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Patterdale Music Ltd., Rokstone Music Ltd., Universal Classics & Jazz, Universal Music Publishing Group Japan, イーエムアイ音楽出版 C・F事業部 (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (from 2021-07-01 to present)
part of:
Viisikielinen (number: 94)
3:32
4His Hand in Mine
bass:
Bob Moore (on 1960-10-30)
double bass:
Bob Moore
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1960-10-30) and Buddy Harman (on 1960-10-30)
guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1960-10-30) and Scotty Moore (on 1960-10-30)
instruments:
Elvis Presley (on 1960-10-30)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1960-10-30)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1960-10-30)
background vocals:
The Jordanaires
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley
vocals:
Charlie Hodge (on 1960-10-30), The Jordanaires (on 1960-10-30) and Millie Kirkham (on 1960-10-30)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1960-10-30)
cover recording of:
His Hand in Mine (on 1960-10-30)
writer:
Mosie Lister
3:15
5I’m Gonna Walk Dem Golden Stairs
cover recording of:
I’m Gonna Walk Dem Golden Stairs
lyricist and composer:
Cully Holt
1:49
6I Believe
double bass:
Bill Black (on 1957-01-12)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1957-01-12)
electric guitar:
Scotty Moore (on 1957-01-12)
piano:
Gordon Stoker (on 1957-01-12)
background vocals:
The Jordanaires (on 1957-01-12)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (on 1957-01-12)
cover recording of:
I Believe (on 1957-01-12)
writer:
Ervin Drake, Irvin Graham, Jimmy Shirl and Al Stillman
publisher:
Adaken Music, Cromwell Music, Inc., Gentlemen Jim Music Corp., Hampshire House Publishing Corp., L and S Freedom Music, Lindabet Music Corporation, Tadzio Music Corp., The Songwriters Guild, The Stillman Song Company and TRO Essex Music Ltd.
2:03
7An Evening Prayer
bass:
Norbert Putnam (on 1971-05-18)
drums (drum set):
Kenny Buttrey (on 1971-05-18) and Jerry Carrigan (on 1971-05-18)
guitar:
James Burton (on 1971-05-18) and Chip Young (on 1971-05-18)
harmonica:
Charlie McCoy (on 1971-05-18)
organ:
Charlie McCoy (on 1971-05-18) and Glen Spreen (on 1971-05-18)
percussion:
Larry Londin (on 1971-05-18) and Charlie McCoy (on 1971-05-18)
piano:
David Briggs (on 1971-05-18) and Joe Moscheo (on 1971-05-18)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (on 1971-05-18)
vocals:
Ginger Holladay (on 1971-05-18), The Imperials (on 1971-05-18), Millie Kirkham (on 1971-05-18), June Page (on 1971-05-18) and Temple Riser (on 1971-05-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
RCA Records (in 1972)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1971-05-18)
cover recording of:
An Evening Prayer (on 1971-05-18)
lyricist:
C. Maude Battersby
composer:
C. Maude Battersby and Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (in 1911)
1:53
8You’ll Never Walk Alone
vocal:
The Jordanaires and Millie Kirkham
cover recording of:
You’ll Never Walk Alone (Carousel)
lyricist:
Oscar Hammerstein II
composer:
Richard Rodgers
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing, EMI Music Publishing Ltd., T.B. Harms Company, The Welk Music Group, Williamson Music Company and Williamson Music, Inc.
part of:
Carousel (Rodgers & Hammerstein musical)
2:43
9Peace in the Valley
cover recording of:
There’ll Be Peace in the Valley for Me
publisher:
Thomas A. Dorsey (on 1939-01-25)
lyricist and composer:
Thomas A. Dorsey
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp., Rightsong Music, Unichappell Music, Unichappell Music, Inc., Warner Chappell Music Ltd. and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
3:09
10Swing Down Sweet Chariot
recording of:
Swing Down Sweet Chariot
writer:
[traditional]
version of:
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
1:50
11Where Could I Go but to the Lord
cover recording of:
Where Could I Go but to the Lord
lyricist and composer:
James B. Coats
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and Stamps Baxter Music & Printing Co.
2:03
12In the Garden
vocals:
Elvis Presley (on 1966-05-27)
cover recording of:
In the Garden (on 1966-05-27)
lyricist and composer:
Charles Austin Miles (in 1912)
3:10
13Stand by Me
vocals:
Elvis Presley
cover recording of:
Stand by Me
writer:
Charles Albert Tindley
2:27
14Working on the Building
cover recording of:
Working on the Building
writer:
[traditional]
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation
1:51
15A Thing Called Love
cover recording of:
A Thing Called Love
lyricist and composer:
Jerry Reed
publisher:
Sixteen Stars Music
2:23
16Joshua Fit the Battle
cover recording of:
Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho
lyricist and composer:
[traditional]
2:08
17Mansion Over the Hill Top
bass:
Bob Moore (on 1960-10-30)
double bass:
Bob Moore
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1960-10-30) and Buddy Harman (on 1960-10-30)
guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1960-10-30) and Scotty Moore (on 1960-10-30)
instruments:
Elvis Presley (on 1960-10-30)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1960-10-30)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1960-10-30)
background vocals:
The Jordanaires
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley
vocals:
Charlie Hodge (on 1960-10-30), The Jordanaires (on 1960-10-30) and Millie Kirkham (on 1960-10-30)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1960-10-30)
cover recording of:
Mansion Over the Hilltop (on 1960-10-30)
lyricist and composer:
Ira Stanphill
2:55
18Know Only to Him
cover recording of:
Known Only to Him
writer:
Stuart Hamblen
2:06
19In My Father’s House
bass:
Bob Moore (on 1960-10-30)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1960-10-30) and Buddy Harman (on 1960-10-30)
guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1960-10-30) and Scotty Moore (on 1960-10-30)
instruments:
Elvis Presley (on 1960-10-30)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1960-10-30)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1960-10-30)
vocals:
Charlie Hodge (on 1960-10-30), The Jordanaires (on 1960-10-30) and Millie Kirkham (on 1960-10-30)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1960-10-30)
cover recording of:
In My Father’s House (on 1960-10-30)
lyricist:
Aileene Hanks
composer:
[traditional]
2:03
20Milky White Way
cover recording of:
Milky White Way (Elvis arr.)
writer:
Landers Coleman
arranger:
Elvis Presley
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation
arrangement of:
Milky White Way
1:31
21So High
bass:
Charlie McCoy (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28), Bob Moore (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28) and Henry Strzelecki (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana and Buddy Harman (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
guitar:
Charlie McCoy (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28), Scotty Moore (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28) and Chip Young (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
harmonica:
Charlie McCoy (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
organ:
David Briggs (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28) and Henry Slaughter (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
piano:
David Briggs (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28), Floyd Cramer (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28) and Henry Slaughter (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
saxophone:
Rufus Long (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28) and Boots Randolph (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
steel guitar:
Pete Drake (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
timpani:
Buddy Harman (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
trumpet:
Ray Stevens (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
vocals:
Elvis Presley, Dolores Edgin (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28), The Imperials (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28), The Jordanaires (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28), Millie Kirkham (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28) and June Page (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
recording of:
So High (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
writer:
[traditional]
1:57
22Reach Out to Jesus
cover recording of:
Reach Out to Jesus
lyricist and composer:
Ralph Carmichael
publisher:
Fine Balance Music Ltd.
2:54
23The Impossible Dream
cover recording of:
The Impossible Dream (Man of La Mancha)
lyricist:
Joe Darion
composer:
Mitch Leigh
publisher:
Andrew Scott Inc., Andrew Scott Music, Carlin Music Corporation and Helena Music Co.
part of:
Man of La Mancha (Mitch Leigh musical)
2:30
24How Great Thou Art
bass:
Charlie McCoy (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28), Bob Moore (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28) and Henry Strzelecki (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana and Buddy Harman (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
guitar:
Charlie McCoy (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28), Scotty Moore (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28) and Chip Young (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
harmonica:
Charlie McCoy (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
organ:
David Briggs (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28) and Henry Slaughter (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
piano:
David Briggs (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28), Floyd Cramer (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28) and Henry Slaughter (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
saxophone:
Rufus Long (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28) and Boots Randolph (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
steel guitar:
Pete Drake (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
timpani:
Buddy Harman (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
trumpet:
Ray Stevens (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
vocals:
Elvis Presley, Dolores Edgin (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28), The Imperials (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28), The Jordanaires (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28), Millie Kirkham (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28) and June Page (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
cover recording of:
How Great Thou Art (Hine’s version) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
additional lyricist:
Stuart K. Hine (from 1931 until 1949)
lyricist:
Carl Gustav Boberg
composer:
Stuart K. Hine (from 1931 until 1949)
translator:
Stuart K. Hine (from 1931 until 1949, in 1949)
publisher:
Thankyou Music Ltd.
translated version of:
O store Gud
3:00
25He Touched Me
bass:
Norbert Putnam (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21)
drums (drum set):
Kenny Buttrey (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21) and Jerry Carrigan (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21)
guitar:
James Burton (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21) and Chip Young (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21)
harmonica:
Charlie McCoy (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21)
organ:
Charlie McCoy (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21) and Glen Spreen (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21)
percussion:
Larry Londin (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21) and Charlie McCoy (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21)
piano:
David Briggs (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21) and Joe Moscheo (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (on 1971-05-18)
vocals:
Ginger Holladay (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21), The Imperials (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21, on 1971-05-18), Millie Kirkham (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21), June Page (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21) and Temple Riser (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21)
cover recording of:
He Touched Me (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21)
lyricist and composer:
Bill Gaither
publisher:
Fine Balance Music Ltd.
cover recording of:
He Touched Me (on 1971-05-18)
lyricist and composer:
Bill Gaither
publisher:
Fine Balance Music Ltd.
2:38
26Lead Me Guide Me
cover recording of:
Lead Me, Guide Me
lyricist and composer:
Doris Akers
2:05
27Take My Hand Precious Lord
cover recording of:
Take My Hand, Precious Lord
lyricist and arranger:
Thomas A. Dorsey
additional composer:
Thomas A. Dorsey
composer:
[traditional]
previously attributed to:
George Nelson Allen
2:30
28He Is My Everything
bass:
Norbert Putnam (from 1971-06-08 until 1971-06-10)
drums (drum set):
Kenny Buttrey (from 1971-06-08 until 1971-06-10) and Jerry Carrigan (from 1971-06-08 until 1971-06-10)
guitar:
James Burton (from 1971-06-08 until 1971-06-10) and Chip Young (from 1971-06-08 until 1971-06-10)
organ:
Charlie McCoy (from 1971-06-08 until 1971-06-10) and Glen Spreen (from 1971-06-08 until 1971-06-10)
piano:
David Briggs (from 1971-06-08 until 1971-06-10) and Joe Moscheo (from 1971-06-08 until 1971-06-10)
vocals:
Dolores Edgin (from 1971-06-08 until 1971-06-10), The Imperials (from 1971-06-08 until 1971-06-10), Millie Kirkham (from 1971-06-08 until 1971-06-10), Sonja Montgomery (from 1971-06-08 until 1971-06-10) and June Page (from 1971-06-08 until 1971-06-10)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (from 1971-06-08 until 1971-06-10)
cover recording of:
He Is My Everything (from 1971-06-08 until 1971-06-10)
lyricist and composer:
Dallas Frazier
2:38
29Why Me Lord
bass:
Duke Bardwell (on 1974-03-20)
drums (drum set):
Ronnie Tutt (on 1974-03-20)
guitar:
James Burton (on 1974-03-20), Charlie Hodge (on 1974-03-20), Elvis Presley (on 1974-03-20) and John Wilkinson (on 1974-03-20)
piano:
Glen D. Hardin (on 1974-03-20)
vocals:
J.D. Sumner & The Stamps (on 1974-03-20), The Sweet Inspirations (on 1974-03-20) and Kathy Westmoreland (on 1974-03-20)
orchestra:
Joe Guercio & His Orchestra (on 1974-03-20)
recorded at:
Mid‐South Coliseum in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (on 1974-03-20)
live cover recording of:
Why Me (on 1974-03-20)
lyricist and composer:
Kris Kristofferson
publisher:
Resaca Music Publishing Co.
2:47
30American Trilogy
cover recording of:
An American Trilogy
lyricist and arranger:
Mickey Newbury
publisher:
Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. and Sony/ATV Acuff Rose Music
medley of:
Dixie
medley of:
All My Trials
medley of:
Battle Hymn of the Republic (Glory, Glory, Hallelujah)
3:53

Credits

Release

manufactured in:West Germany
printed in:Germany
art direction:Ruud de Kemp
liner notes:Lodewijk Rijff
design:Hotline
rights society:GEMA
manufactured by:Sonopress
distributed by:BMG Ariola
BMG Records
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:BMG Ariola Benelux B.V. (in 1987)
printed by:TOPAC
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/10059459 [info]