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Amazing Grace: His Greatest Sacred Performances

Elvis Presley · 1994

142 min · 55 tracks · pop rock · R&B · rock & roll

A heartfelt collection of gospel hymns showcasing Elvis's soulful voice and spiritual fervor.

Why listen to this

Best for
soulful reflections on spirituality dynamic sacred journey experience heartfelt moments of worship
Context
Released in 1994, 'Amazing Grace: His Greatest Sacred Performances' came during a period when Elvis Presley's music was experiencing renewed interest after his death in 1977. This compilation highlighted his deep roots in gospel music, a significant aspect of his artistry that often got overshadowed by his rock and roll persona. The album served to solidify his status not just as a pop icon but also as a revered gospel artist.
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Amazing Grace: His Greatest Sacred Performances is an album by Elvis Presley, released in 1994. A heartfelt collection of gospel hymns showcasing Elvis's soulful voice and spiritual fervor. This album is notable for its commercial success, entering the top ranks of the Billboard gospel charts and reintroducing Presley’s gospel legacy to new audiences. It garnered critical acclaim for its authentic representation of sacred music, further influencing the genre and inspiring future artists to explore similar themes in their work. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Amazing Grace: His Greatest Sacred Performances sound like?

A heartfelt collection of gospel hymns showcasing Elvis's soulful voice and spiritual fervor. Rooted in pop rock and R&B.

What makes Amazing Grace: His Greatest Sacred Performances by Elvis Presley notable?

This album is notable for its commercial success, entering the top ranks of the Billboard gospel charts and reintroducing Presley’s gospel legacy to new audiences. It garnered critical acclaim for its authentic representation of sacred music, further influencing the genre and inspiring future artists to explore similar themes in their work. Released in 1994, 'Amazing Grace: His Greatest Sacred Performances' came during a period when Elvis Presley's music was experiencing renewed interest after his death in 1977. This compilation highlighted his deep roots in gospel music, a significant aspect of his artistry that often got overshadowed by his rock and roll persona. The album served to solidify his status not just as a pop icon but also as a revered gospel artist.

Who is Amazing Grace: His Greatest Sacred Performances for?

Amazing Grace: His Greatest Sacred Performances works well if you're into soulful reflections on spirituality, dynamic sacred journey experience and heartfelt moments of worship.

How many songs are on Amazing Grace: His Greatest Sacred Performances?

Amazing Grace: His Greatest Sacred Performances has 55 tracks, running approximately 142 minutes.

Tracklist

55 tracks·142:21

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Disc 1

  • 1 I Believe 2:06
  • 2 (There’ll Be) Peace in the Valley (for Me) Standout 3:22
  • 3 Take My Hand, Precious Lord 3:18
  • 4 It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) 3:55
  • 5 Milky White Way 2:13
  • 6 His Hand in Mine 3:16
  • 7 I Believe in the Man in the Sky 2:13
  • 8 He Knows Just What I Need 2:13
  • 9 Mansion Over the Hilltop 2:57
  • 10 In My Father’s House 2:05
  • 11 Joshua Fit the Battle 2:41
  • 12 Swing Down Sweet Chariot 2:33
  • 13 I’m Gonna Walk Dem Golden Stairs 1:51
  • 14 If We Never Meet Again 2:00
  • 15 Known Only to Him 2:08
  • 16 Working on the Building 1:53
  • 17 Crying in the Chapel Standout 2:26
  • 18 Run On 2:22
  • 19 How Great Thou Art Standout 3:02
  • 20 Stand by Me 2:28
  • 21 Where No One Stands Alone 2:43
  • 22 So High 1:57
  • 23 Farther Along 4:05
  • 24 By and By 1:51
  • 25 In the Garden 3:09
  • 26 Somebody Bigger Than You and I 2:26
  • 27 Without Him 2:28
  • 28 If the Lord Wasn’t Walking by My Side 1:38
  • 29 Where Could I Go but to the Lord 3:35

Disc 2

  • 1 We Call on Him 2:34
  • 2 You’ll Never Walk Alone 2:45
  • 3 Only Believe 2:49
  • 4 Amazing Grace 3:36
  • 5 Miracle of the Rosary 1:52
  • 6 Lead Me, Guide Me 2:41
  • 7 He Touched Me 2:41
  • 8 I’ve Got Confidence 2:21
  • 9 An Evening Prayer 1:55
  • 10 Seeing Is Believing 2:54
  • 11 A Thing Called Love 2:25
  • 12 Put Your Hand in the Hand 3:16
  • 13 Reach Out to Jesus 3:15
  • 14 He Is My Everything 2:41
  • 15 There Is No God but God 2:19
  • 16 I, John 2:17
  • 17 Bosom of Abraham 1:36
  • 18 Help Me 2:29
  • 19 If That Isn’t Love 3:31
  • 20 Why Me Lord (live version) 2:51
  • 21 How Great Thou Art (live version) 3:36
  • 22 I, John 2:10
  • 23 Bosom of Abraham 0:52
  • 24 You Better Run 1:52
  • 25 Lead Me, Guide Me 2:53
  • 26 Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus / Nearer My God to Thee 2:50

Release Date

January 1, 1994

Genre

pop rock

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

142 min 21 sec