Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, and relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, with his family when he was 13 years old. His music career began there in 1954, recording at Sun Records with producer Sam Phillips, who wanted to bring the sound of African American music to a wider audience. Accompanied by guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black, Presley was a pioneer of rockabilly, an uptempo, backbeat-driven fusion of country music and rhythm and blues. In 1955, drummer D. J. Fontana joined to complete the lineup of Presley's classic quartet and RCA Victor acquired his contract in a deal arranged by Colonel Tom Parker, who would manage the singer for more than two decades. Presley's first RCA single, "Heartbreak Hotel", was released in January 1956 and became a number one hit in the United States. With a series of successful network television appearances and chart-topping records, he became the leading figure of the newly popular sound of rock and roll. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix of influences across color lines during a transformative era in race relations, made him enormously popular—and controversial.
In November 1956, Presley made his film debut in Love Me Tender. Drafted into military service in 1958, Presley relaunched his recording career two years later with some of his most commercially successful work. He held few concerts however, and guided by Parker, proceeded to devote much of the 1960s to making Hollywood movies and soundtrack albums, most of them critically derided. In 1968, following a seven-year break from live performances, he returned to the stage in the acclaimed television comeback special Elvis, which led to an extended Las Vegas concert residency and a string of highly profitable tours. In 1973, Presley gave the first concert by a solo artist to be broadcast around the world, Aloha from Hawaii. Years of prescription drug abuse severely compromised his health, and he died suddenly in 1977 at his Graceland estate, just 42 years of age.
Presley is one of the most celebrated and influential musicians of the 20th century. Commercially successful in many genres, including pop, country, blues, and gospel, he is the best-selling solo artist in the history of recorded music. He won three competitive Grammys, received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at age 36, and has been inducted into multiple music halls of fame.
12 His Hand in Mine
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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You may doubt the things I say and doubt the way I feel (the way I feel)
But I know He's real today, He'll always be (He'll always be)
I can feel His hand in mine and that's enough for me
I will never walk alone, He holds my hand (He holds my hand)
He will guide each step I take
And if I fall I know He'll understand
I can feel His hand in mine
That's all I need to know
I will never walk alone, He holds my hand (He holds my hand)
He will guide each step I take
And if I fall I know He'll understand
Till the day He tells me why He loves me so (He loves me so)
I can feel His hand in mine
That's all I need to know
I can feel His hand in mine
That's all I need to know
I can feel His hand in mine
That's all I need to know
In this song, Elvis Presley is expressing his strong belief in God and how he has felt the presence of the Lord's hand in his life. He acknowledges that others may doubt his conviction but he is certain of the reality of his faith. Elvis expresses his gratitude for the Lord’s guidance in every step he takes, and even in moments of failure, he knows that he will be understood. He eagerly anticipates the day when he will understand why God loves him so deeply. Elvis is convinced that feeling the Lord's hand in his is sufficient evidence of God's presence in his life.
The lyrics of the song seem to be inspired by Elvis Presley's close relationship with the Pentecostal church. Despite being known as "The King of Rock and Roll," Elvis was deeply spiritual. He had a close bond with his mother, who was an evangelical Christian, and would often take him to gospel revival meetings. This upbringing instilled in him a strong Christian faith that remained with him throughout his life. In fact, Presley recorded over 50 gospel tracks throughout his career.
Line by Line Meaning
You may ask me how I know my Lord is real
I am sure of the existence of my Lord, although you may question how I know that.
You may doubt the things I say and doubt the way I feel
You may have doubts about my beliefs and feelings, but they are true for me.
But I know He's real today, He'll always be
I am confident that my Lord is real and will remain so forever.
I can feel His hand in mine and that's enough for me
I have a tangible connection with my Lord that satisfies me completely.
I will never walk alone, He holds my hand
My Lord is always with me, guiding and supporting me.
He will guide each step I take
In every decision I make, I trust that my Lord will lead me to the right path.
And if I fall I know He'll understand
Even if I make mistakes or face failures, my Lord will empathize with me and provide comfort.
Till the day He tells me why He loves me so
I look forward to understanding the depth of my Lord's love for me.
I can feel His hand in mine
I have a strong connection with my Lord that I can physically perceive.
That's all I need to know
This connection is enough for me to trust in my Lord's presence and guidance.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MOSIE LISTER
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Lior B
Pure,magical,spiritual Elvis voice like a diamond,like velvet,love his Gospel LPs , love this album💖💖💖,thank you
Hunt Dooly
So very true!!
Aurea Santos
Mr:Elvis Presley You Really Have The Holy Power Each Time I Listen To Your Gospel Song I Really Hear And Feel The Holy Spirit ,I Wish I Heard Your Song Before ; I Could Have PRAY For You To Prevent Our Almighty God N Jesus Christ OF Nazareth His Only Begotten To Church Or Where Ever You Went God Bless You Sir .I Know IN My Heart And In My Mind After 1 Week I 've Been Listening And Watching Your CD. I Turned On The U,Tube I Sleep ,I Wake Up I Turned It On Again .When I'm Awake I Cary My Cell Where Ever I Go .
Aurea Santos
God Is Always On Your Side Mr:Elvis Presley ,I Will Always Pray For You .Right Now Typing But Heart Is Connected To Our Almighty God ,My Is Talking To Our Almighty God N Its Saying God Keep Mr: Elvis Presley Always Safe Where Ever He Is What Ever He Do .God ALMIGHTY You Exactly What I'm Talking About ,Because You Are The 1 Who Created The Whole Universe .That's Why I AM Giving It All To Your Hands And Your Only Begotten Son .I Also Pray For Liza Marie And Her Whole Family To Keep Them Safe Always N Forever And MY PRAYER'S Are FOREVER Through Jesus Christ OF Nazareth Let The Presley FAMILY RECIEVE ALL MY PRAYER'S ,AMEN N AMEN TO THAT ...
Aurea Santos
GOD OUR ALMIGHTY GOD HIS KEEPING ME ALIVE BECAUSE HIS MY ORIGINAL EMPLOYER FOR FROM DAY 1 ONE ,I OBEYED MY PARENTS ,MY GRAND PARENTS AUNTIE'S UNCLE ALL THE OLDER PEOPLE IN COUNTY ARE ALL RELATIVE'S .EACH I WALK OUT D DOOR 1 GRAND FATHER RELATIVES WILL ALWAYS STOP ME N SAY ,GRAND DAUGHTER WHEN GROW UP DO THIS DO THAT IT'S THE GREATER I CAN TELL YOU .THEY CHOOSE YOU ,BUT ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU ALL THE RIGHTS TO CHOOSE .
Aurea Santos
Before I Saw You On You Tube 2 To 3 Months GOD Has Been Telling Me Elvis Presley .I Said Am I Gonna See Elvis On PICTURE ?And I Kept Looking For Your Huge PICTURE You're WEARING YELLOW Clothes .So I Already Know Im Gonna See Something About You .Each Day 24 /7 12 Months A Year I've Christian's Gospel And Different God's People .Healer MIRACLE On U .Tube I've Witness A Lot Of The Miracles Of Our Almighty God .Jesus CRIST OF NAZARET Visited Me Last 2017 December Before New Year .God Our Almighty God His MY Personal Doctor ,My Life N My Health It's A Left Over Of 10 ACCIDENT .
Aurea Santos
I Will Continue MY PRAYER'S For Yoy Where Ever You Are ,I Have The Holy Power Of Our Almighty God ,First PORTION I Can Always Use For HEALING PRAYER'S AS Long As I Pray N Send My Faith THROUGH It .When My Father Died In 1974 ,I Never Stop Goin To Church .Early 1980 Eigti'es God Sent HOLY SPIRIT SANTA TERESITA To Tell The President Of The Church To Give The ESPECIAL Session With Santa TERESITA And Gave Holy Power From My Father So I Can Use It In Healing PRAYER'S .Now A Days Before I SEE OR Meet The People God Already Told Me The Names .