Iconic Albums Elvis Presley - How Great Thou Art - Softcover

Ward, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798264445521

Publisher: Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

🎙️ “Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee…”

When Elvis Presley stepped into RCA’s Studio B in July 1966 to record How Great Thou Art, he wasn’t just cutting another album. He was returning to the music of his heart — gospel. The result was a Grammy-winning masterpiece that revealed the King of Rock ’n’ Roll at his most vulnerable, powerful, and sincere.

This book takes you deep inside the making and legacy of How Great Thou Art, exploring why fans and critics alike consider it one of Presley’s most important works. Across 35 richly detailed chapters, discover the stories behind the songs, the musicians who shaped the sound, and the cultural moment that made gospel both timeless and urgent.

Inside you’ll find:

• 🎶 Track-by-track analysis of every song, from the thunderous “Run On” to the tender “In the Garden.”

• 🎹 Profiles of the musicians — Floyd Cramer, Scotty Moore, the Jordanaires, the Imperials — whose artistry elevated Elvis’s voice.

• 🏆 Grammy recognition and how this album restored Elvis’s reputation as a serious artist.

• 🙏 Spiritual insight, showing how gospel gave Presley peace amid the grind of Hollywood and Las Vegas.

• 📖 Cultural context, connecting the album to the Civil Rights era, the gospel tradition, and its lasting influence on artists like Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and U2.

• 🌟 Fan reactions and mythology, revealing why this record became a spiritual anchor in Presley’s catalogue.

Whether you’re a lifelong Elvis fan, a lover of gospel music, or a reader discovering the deeper side of the King’s artistry, Iconic Albums – Elvis Presley – How Great Thou Art offers the definitive exploration of this landmark recording.

Step into the studio, feel the spirit, and hear Elvis not just as an entertainer — but as a believer.

✅ Perfect for fans of Elvis Presley, gospel music, rock history, and cultural studies.
✅ A must-have in the Iconic Albums series by Richard Ward.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798264445521
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 109