Elvis Presley - Elvis: Ultimate Gospel

Revised with 2 significant tracks and artwork not previously included. When Elvis was growing up, the Presley family attended the First Assembly Of God church in Tupelo and subsequently in Memphis. Elvis's music was greatly influenced by attending these churches, but reglious music came to Elvis in many shapes and forms. Religious songs were often part of the repertoire for country stars on the Grand Ol' Opry - a syndicated radio Nashville broadcast that the Presley's almost always tuned into on Saturdays. As a teen, Elvis and his friends would sneak into churches in the black neighborhoods to catch the lively music of a different musical heritage. The welcoming congregation and uplifting sound opened up Elvis's understanding of the multiple facets of reglious music. ULTIMATE GOSPEL provides testament to Elvis's musical excellence and acknowledges the priceless contribution of the talented songwriters, musicians and producers involved. Album Description

 Great!!!!
My wife asked for this and when she got it she loved it! May 3, 2008

 love elvis
If you love Elvis and Gospel music you will love this
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 Great, but......
I really like this CD. However, there are quite a few songs on here I've never heard of, and I generally like to hear Elvis sing by himself. There are alot of back-up singers on this CD and they get alot of song time. But, nobody sings "how great thow art" and "peace in the valley" like Elvis. I would have like to have had "in the garden" included on this CD as well. April 6, 2008

 "Elvis:Ultimate Gospel " Blew Me Away
OMG, If you like Elvis and gospel music, you will L-O-V-E this CD. If you love Elvis's music like I do, this CD is a "must have". I got this CD for my husband's birthday, because he was looking for the old gospel songs. I knew we both love Elvis' music, so I bought this CD.

"Ultimate",is an understatement. This is by far the BEST gospel CD, we own. We are spoiled. The other artists, singing the same songs,don't compare to Elvis' style. He pours his heart out as only Elvis can. I would have gladly paid double the price had I known how good it was ! Great CD, Great price, and great service as usual. February 11, 2008

 great cd
I bought the Elvis Ultimate Gospel cd as a replacement for some of his music I hape on tape; I was very pleased with the selctions as well as the sound quality! January 18, 2008

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