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.
Let Us Pray
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Mmm come join in love and brotherhood
We'll hear the word and bring our gifts of bread and wine
And we'll be blessed beneath the sign
So let us pray together, pray together
Pray with the one mighty voice (heavenly voice)
And let us sing together, sing together
When strangers reach out for your hand (for your hand)
Respond to them and understand (heaven obeyed to understand)
We'll rise as one to calm the storm outside the gate (calm the storm)
With faith in Him we'll never leave (never leave)
So let us pray together, pray together
Pray with the one mighty voice (heavenly voice)
And let us sing together, sing together
Pray and we'll rejoice (we'll rejoice)
(We'll rejoice)
The love of God is on our side (love is, love is on our side)
We have the strength to move the tide (we'll move the tide)
The world will say so, there'll be peace and love for all (love for all)
And we must give our brothers love
So let us pray together, pray together
Pray with the one mighty voice (heavenly voice)
And let us sing together, sing together
Pray and we'll rejoice (we'll rejoice)
Love for all, love for all to the Lord
We'll rejoice love for all to the Lord
We'll rejoice love for all to the Lord
We'll rejoice for the Lord
The lyrics to Elvis Presley's song Let Us Pray are a call to praise and unite under the Lord. The first stanza encourages everyone to join in love and brotherhood to hear the word of the Lord and bring gifts of bread and wine. The second stanza builds on the theme of unity, urging listeners to pray and sing together with one mighty voice. They're encouraged to respond to strangers who reach out for their help and to have faith that in God they will never be abandoned. The third stanza focuses on God's love and strength, saying that through it all there will be peace and love for everyone, and they must give their brothers love.
The lyrics of "Let Us Pray" are indicative of Elvis' deep faith and spirituality, which he often drew upon in his music. The song showcases his love for gospel music and how it continued to influence him throughout his career, even as he transitioned to more secular music in the 1960s. The song is also a reminder that music is a powerful tool for bringing people together and instilling hope and encouragement.
Line by Line Meaning
Come praise the Lord for He is good
Let us show our admiration for God's greatness
Mmm come join in love and brotherhood
Let's come together in harmony and brotherly love
We'll hear the word and bring our gifts of bread and wine
We'll listen to the teachings and offer our bread and wine
And we'll be blessed beneath the sign
And we'll receive God's blessings in return
So let us pray together, pray together
Let us join in prayer as one
Pray with the one mighty voice (heavenly voice)
Pray with a powerful and heavenly voice
And let us sing together, sing together
And let us join in song as one
Pray and we'll rejoice (we'll rejoice)
Pray and feel joy in our hearts
When strangers reach out for your hand (for your hand)
When a stranger seeks your help or friendship
Respond to them and understand (heaven obeyed to understand)
Respond with empathy and understanding
We'll rise as one to calm the storm outside the gate (calm the storm)
We'll unite to bring peace to the troubled world outside
With faith in Him we'll never leave (never leave)
With faith in God we'll never falter or give up
The love of God is on our side (love is, love is on our side)
God's love is always with us
We have the strength to move the tide (we'll move the tide)
We have the power to make great changes
The world will say so, there'll be peace and love for all (love for all)
The world will recognize our efforts, and peace and love will prevail
And we must give our brothers love
We must love our fellow human beings
Love for all, love for all to the Lord
Love for everyone, dedicated to God
We'll rejoice love for all to the Lord
We'll feel happiness in our love for all, dedicated to God
We'll rejoice love for all to the Lord
We'll feel happiness in our love for all, dedicated to God
We'll rejoice for the Lord
We'll feel joy in our faith and dedication to God
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BEN WEISMAN, BUDDY KAYE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mr. Sherlock Holmes
The Greatest Humanitarian and the greatest Gospel singer of all Time . Elvis loved Gospel music more than anything . He truly was Electrifying and will never be forgotten and he is with the Lord now singing for him Amen :) thank you for this beautiful song and video
D Doeser
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D Doeser
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Big fan
@Bill Melton Amen! Love our military!
Bill Melton
Scott Dickens USMC THANK YOU for serving our country.
Sandra Maggard
Elvis the successful singer who sang everything from gospel to rock music. It's not hard to understand why he's still remembered to this day, Elvis will never truly be gone he left a legacy that's unforgettable.
Jorge Ney A . Bresciani
The greatest singer of all time, Elvis Presley
Jane Woods
You can see the joy on Elvis's face when he sings gospel. Love it.
mrbobevans
I love Elvis. If he had better, more supportive people around him, he would have been a great songwriter.
COOL MACHO
I never got tired listening to Elvis....never ever.