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Elvis Presley incorporated the song, retitled "Why Me Lord", into his live shows beginning in January 1974 up until his last concert tour. It was first released on the live album Elvis Recorded Live on Stage in Memphis in June 1974.
Two other gospel songs, "Why Me Lord" and "Help Me", are given an inspired performance. Another highlight is the Sun years classic " Trying to Get to You ", a favorite live choice of Presley's, which suggested that he still had the power to belt it out when he chose to.
Act Two showed the gospel side of Elvis. During a special section of gospel music, a surprise was in store for fans as J.D. Sumner's (one of Elvis' former bass vocalists, and the leader of the Stamps Quartet) voice was multi-tracked for a performance (with Elvis and the Stamps) of "Why Me, Lord?"
"Why Me Lord" Elvis: As Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis 10. "How Great Thou Art" Elvis: As Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis 11. "Blueberry Hill/I Can't Stop Loving You" Elvis: As Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis 12. "Help Me" Elvis: As Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis 13. "An American Trilogy" Elvis: As Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis 14.
It took me a long time to realize that a lot of people don’t realize that is Elvis, and that’s a huge testament to Austin, but we do cut to the real Elvis. Talk about the opening sequence, the ...
Previously, "Help Me" was recorded by: Kris Kristofferson in 1972, the first recording of the song, on his album Jesus Was a Capricorn and subsequently released as the B-side to the single "Why Me". Ray Price, on his 1973 album She's Got to Be a Saint. Connie Smith, on her 1973 album God Is Abundant. Johnny Cash, on his 1973 album The Gospel Road.
Dolly Parton reveals the very good reason she had for denying Elvis Presley permission to cover her 1974 hit 'I Will Always Love You.'
She watches somberly as Elvis — a Grammy-winning musician — sings the simple children’s song “Old MacDonald Had a Farm.” “That to me is a crime,” The Naked Gun actress, 79, says ...