FIRST TIME HEARING | Elvis How - Great Thou Art REACTION!

[@Dorakaz1]

Only Elvis could do a gospel song during a concert! Such a charismatic artist!

[@theresaboock6758]

This. Is. Who. Elvis. Was. Truly a gift to us from God.

[@deedee-qf2ne]

Yes!, Elvis would sing a gospel song in the middle of his shows, he was not ashamed of his God!!

[@sassbrat]

There was nothing that man couldn't sing to the day he died. How great thou are will always be one of his bests.

[@donnamccall8299]

Amen!🙌🙏✝️

[@annaakin7174]

The guy with he deep voice is JD Sumner and he held the Guinness world record for 18 years for having the lowest bass note

[@alicepahler7610]

Yes, he took them to church in the middle of a concert...AND, they were happy to attend!

[@patticriss2238]

Elvis ALWAYS sang a couple of gospel numbers during every concert. It was not unusual.

[@sorrystaunton]

Saw Elvis in concert three times....he always did a gospel song in every concert.....he was a deeply spiritual man.

[@toomylight2311]

Omg lucky lucky you !! I’m sooooooo jealous!!!!!!🤯🤯😂

[@r.watson1928]

Elvis was not afraid to show his love for God and sang Gospel Songs in all of his concerts.

[@naldovaz9157]

what artist can do a gospel song in a concert.. only Elvis and he pulled it off big time... he always throws a gospel song in his concerts

[@lisamitchell7317]

And you could have heard a pin drop during that song...Amazing.Elvis was singing and the Audience hung on every word!

[@sandbach7195]

Elvis was so unique......he always just did his own thing.

[@barbaraives5751]

Elvis won 3 Grammys. All of them for Gospel albums. He was a believer. May he rest in peace in the arms of the Lord.

[@rayc2993]

After each concert Elvis and his backup singers would get around a piano and sing gospel music all night. NO JOKE.

[@dabdella1460]

Elvis is The Mountain

[@bunnylover68]

Elvis did whatever he wanted to do whenever he wanted to do it. No one was going to tell him otherwise😎🤐

[@alameas6358]

Except the Colonel!

[@shellybay817]

facts!

[@nestea8385]

Except when it came to the colonel. He controlled Elvis' career with an iron fist. He chose the movies, which many, Elvis didn't want to do. He was tired of all the girls, music, & fluff. He wanted to be a serious actor. All the colonel wanted was the guaranteed cash cow. Don't get me wrong, I loved all his movies, but my heart hurts for him. Most people don't know, that Barbra Streisand bought the rights to the movie, "A Star is Born", with Elvis in mind. The colonel told her it wasn't an "Elvis" movie. It could have changed his whole career/life. I'm not sure if Elvis ever knew, but he would've done what he was told. The part went to Kris Kristofferson, & was a huge hit. Elvis' life could have gone in a whole new direction.

[@jasonlawrence6548]

Houston,Tx didn't want to accept his back ground ladies and he told Houston to screw off. If they aren't welcome neither is he.

[@alameas6358]

@@jasonlawrence6548 Yes, that was a great statement. And i guess there never ever was a question again about leaving the black Ladys at home! 👍👍🏻👍🏼👍🏽👍🏾👍🏿

[@MCG525]

That was the first song that won Elvis a Grammy Award. In fact, he won 3 total in his lifetime, all of them for his Gospel music. Love this song so much.

[@siouxsansue7690]

Yes, his gospel songs make your failing faith come bake to keep you going. When I was paralyzed and in a coma mom played Elvis Gospel cassettes . I woke from a 5 week coma. Still a paraplegic but I must think that his voice and powerful songs moved me out of the coma. Thank you. Yes God is great

[@deedee-qf2ne]

@@siouxsansue7690 your comment made me cry. God bless you.

[@siouxsansue7690]

@@deedee-qf2ne Thank you so much. I was lucky enough to see him when I was 7 years old. His performance imprinted so much on my young mind. I remember just about the whole concert. I do remember how funny he was. God has him now. Can you imagine the concerts that are being done in heaven ?

[@christopherabernathy4236]

@@siouxsansue7690 More of your story please.

[@siouxsansue7690]

@@christopherabernathy4236 Thank you for your interest. However, I’m sure no one else really wants to hear my very long complicated battle with angels and demons.

[@Christina-bl4cv]

Elvis is only person to be inducted in 3 Halls of Fame! Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Country Music Hall of Fame Gospel Hall of Fame.

[@ExVoto63]

4 major halls of fame! Elvis was also inducted into the R&B Hall of Fame back in 2015. And then there's a slew of smaller halls of fame he is in: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_halls_of_fame_inducting_Elvis_Presley

[@Christina-bl4cv]

@@ExVoto63 Well, thats even better!

[@ornellabarbaro3861]

Actually more: Rock a billy Hall of Fame Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame Americas Pop MusicHall of Fame Christian Music Hall of Fame Honky Tonk Music Hall of Fame 3 Memphis Halls of Fame Plus others. They say he’s inducted into 26 Hall of Fames. Look it up, You were a few short my friend.😊

[@nancyroberts5181]

@@ExVoto63 i think 5. R0ck a billie hall of fame too

[@marybrant9586]

5. Add these to the list. 😁 R & B & Rockabilly

[@jenniferirvine7827]

Elvis grew up on Gospel, country and bluegrass. But he loved the Gospel music most of all.

[@robertlayne1815]

Check out him doing An American Trilogy live. 😭

[@LadyGator1983]

Elvis just killed it!!!!

[@anjakrames5705]

Elvis will always be the King 👑 The greatest voice of all time ❤🙏❤

[@benjamins.5428]

Elvis Presley the undisputed king 👑.. his charisma is unavailable. His presence magical, The greatest entertainer of the of all time.

[@dabdella1460]

Unrivaled.

[@margarettaylor8107]

His goal was to lead people to Christ through his music.He was a devout Christian.He read his Bible and quoted it often .His fans loved his gospel music.He has the biggest selling gospel albums of alltime.He won a grammy for How Great Thou Art .He won 3 grammies for his gospel.He is the one who is responsible for popularizing southern gospel. Against all recommendations on his tv appearance on the Ed Sullivan show he sang Peace in the Valley gospel He won rave applause and increased his popularity even more if that was possible Elvis was a true rebel.His life is evidence of it in everything he did , his music, looks dance songs clothes etc .He dared to be be unique and different.

[@janetgiddings5538]

If I remember correctly, he had promised his mother he would sing it; and that he did❣

[@earlconnerley5749]

He was called the KING for a reason

[@joannrumbley8998]

Elvis was a gift 🎁 from God and a real blessing

[@dawnbailey910]

His passion was gospel music!

[@kilkennyrose7099]

There was no auto-tune when Elvis sang, even in the studio it was pure Elvis. Elvis' voice was a gift from God, he was pitch-perfect. There is ELVIS and then there is everyone else.

[@laurabexley9114]

I agree with you there is Elvis m1956 and still in 20 21 it's just Elvis there's been some good singers some good entertainers but nothing no one can I have the goat the greatest of all time the king of rock and roll AKA Elvis Junkie

[@dsusan17]

Great reaction. Yes, if you went to a Elvis concert you heard a gospel song. After the concert they would go and Elvis would sing Gospel songs all night.

[@bigjay123]

Elvis loved playing off of the Bass in that group, see how he smiled. Smtimes theyd compete at a show.

[@dianeblanton8435]

Amen

[@braybrannan-saine6407]

Background voices were the great “JD Stamps Quartet”.

[@brendarobinson2154]

Bass singer was the one and only J.D. Sumner. RIP J.D.

[@Froggyh63]

The second bass singer was Richard Sterban, who is the bass for the Oak Ridge Boys. He sang with Elvis before the Oaks.

[@jaredhowe2847]

J.D Sumner & the Stamps Quartet.

[@lasagnasux4934]

I was gonna say i recognise that bass voice. The group was amazing, and jd was an absolute legend. I think he once held the record for the lowest sung note recorded.

[@redstateforever]

Elvis grew up on gospel. His mama loved it, and Elvis LOVED his mama. The backup singers here were a famous southern gospel quartet, The Stamps. Elvis would keep them up until the wee hours of the night singing all the songs he loved from his boyhood in the church. He was a complicated man. Idk what his personal faith was, idk if he was a true believer. But he loved these songs, and he wasn’t ashamed or afraid to sing them to millions of people.

[@aggiemomcarver8952]

Elvis singing gospel is truly amazing💙

[@CollaborativeFilms]

You should watch: "Elvis: That's The Way It Is", and "Elvis On Tour", and you'll get a great picture of what Elvis was all about.

[@maryblaylock3219]

yes, he did!! much love to you, Elvis! RIP

[@margarettaylor8107]

He is the king of music

[@BoxerRick]

Always makes me happy to see my young Brothers and Sisters in Christ enjoy these songs of praise. God bless you Brother

[@leximojito1218]

His voice cannot be autotuned thank the good lord. It would be sacrilege to meddle with that pure magical voice. His gospel music is beyond anything ever recorded by anyone

[@GregoriousGregori9]

Elvis grew up in the pentacostal church but as a child he was also welcomed into the black christian churches near his home.. His mother was a woman of deep faith & Elvis carried his love of god & gospel music his whole life.. That perfomance Elvis had The Imperials as his backing singers one of his favorite gospel quartets as a child.. The only grammy awards Elvis ever won were for his Gospel Albums. It was well known that no matter what hour day or night he could be found at the piano with some of his singers & friends just singing Gospel songs nonstop. He even went so far as to have the nephew of JD Somners ( his bass singer ) create & then employ a group of 4 singers Called Voice Incorporated whose job when called was to fly to & check into whatever hotel Elvis was at & then when called .. come to him so Elvis could sing gospel songs & his band & stage singers could get sleep. Elvis had a Gospel record collection like none other made up of every album produced from every solo singer duet quartet & group that he had heard of & had listened to every one of them at least once. Elvis found peace joy & happiness in singing Gospel & he never was afraid to let others shine in the spotlight.. One tour Elvis went to The Imperials & asked If they would do him the favour of being his opening act.. They said yes of course. Glad you got to see and experience him singing this

[@garylev35]

The Grammy's that Elvis won were for his gospel music. He was the "King" of rock and roll but his first love was gospel music

[@ruthanncrandall3978]

Love Elvis and I love your shirt

[@kelsi257]

that line "bow in humble adoration" is perfect for Elvis because he was soooo humble despite the MASSIVE fame he had

[@shell0998]

The background singers were J.D. Sumner and The Stamps they were Gospel they traveled with Elvis, all the Grammy’s he won were Gospel. My Mama saw him when she was a teenager, she put her arm up for him to sign her paper, but he signed her arm instead. To God be the Glory ‼️

[@niccolean]

Elvis did this often, also in Las Vegas he’d invite lots of folks back to his rooms and have a full on gospel concert. He’d have Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Muhammad Ali and anyone else you can think of singing hymns.

[@joannrumbley1490]

In the middle of a concert he sang gospel music. Words can't describe how this music makes me feel, especially Elvis singing it.

[@denisetowe895]

Yes! In the middle of the concert! I saw him in 1977 and can still feel the goose bumps I had the entire show! Praise God! He loved the gospel singers that sang with him!

[@williamquinlan2193]

Elvis in the 70s was about exploring genres. He didn't want to just be rock'n'roll. Gospel was his favorite music and he wasn't shy about sharing it. Even in the50s when he made it big he sang a gospel song on tv.

[@jeantracy8273]

Isn’t that amazing...singing gospel in a Elvis concert! Yes, this man loves the gospel....grew up in the church! jD is the low bass! Beautiful! Love it! Thank you for reacting to Elvis!

[@maryrowell1122]

I heard him sing How great thou are

[@jeantracy8273]

@@maryrowell1122 I have too❤️. His voice is so powerful...the. Video does not do it justice! The building can shake when he hits those notes! I know you know....you heard it...bless Elvis always! Thank you for your comment! 🙏

[@jackiepierce1467]

It was not at all unusual for Elvis to change things up like that. Amazing rendition!

[@lauriebutler4115]

Elvis always had some gospel in his concerts......and his fans loved it!

[@shirleybuffington6420]

Interesting fact Elvis won an ward for his gospel album

[@savannahsputnik1663]

Amen! Elvis was never afraid to show his faith to the whole world!

[@susanmosley6288]

He always did gospel songs during his concerts. Grateful for you too Billy.

[@deborahlewis656]

Crying all the way thru this..he was the king for a reason 😪🥰🥰🥰

[@deborahwalker1329]

WOW!!! (Goosebumps)👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@cindyphifer970]

All his songs are great because it's Elvis and his gospel is the best

[@psaa61573]

You should watch his final concert performance of this song! UNREAL!!! Elvis took everyone to church during most of his concerts!!

[@TexasMagnolia]

YES! Elvis ADORED his Band. This always leaves me with tears. Elvis loved Jesus!

[@RJsStudio131]

That was JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. The Jordanaires stopped singing with Elvis in the early 60s

[@TexasMagnolia]

@@RJsStudio131 Really? Thank you for the info

[@RJsStudio131]

@@TexasMagnolia 👍😊✌️

[@dianenewcomb4765]

His roots were in gospel. It was his favorite genre of music to sing. He did it at every concert. I love him singing gospel! The only Grammy award he won was for his gospel album! He sang Peace In The Valley on the Ed Sullivan show in the fifties. Check it out!

[@melissap1575]

He met JD Summner ( Really Deep Voice Guy) and the Stamps when he was very young and they were singing at a church. Him and JD were friends for the rest of Elvis’s life. He was very religious and he took everyone to church during all of his concerts. Fun Fact: JD is in the Guinness Book of Records as hitting the lowest note ever musically. I have heard JD sing at a Gaither Concert before many years ago and you could feel when he hit those deep notes in the pit of your stomach. He also sang on a song of Elvus’s called Way Down. Really good song too.

[@bobbierobinson6269]

I love Way Down.

[@alesiahowington5507]

Notice he doesn't move while the background singers are singing, that was respectful. Also he stands as still (as Elvis can) while singing gospel. JD Sumner and the Stamps and The Sweet Inspiration are the background groups.

[@michellejackson6679]

Elvis could do it all. even Gospel in the middle of his concerts.. Love Love Love

[@Jeri_C11]

Yes. He won 3 Grammys for his Gospel music which can bring you to tears without you even realizing it. He sang all genres. He’s the only man in 3 Halls of Fame.

[@tomwaite7332]

Yes glory to GOD 🙏🙏🙏 and good health and family . Love your channel 🙏🙏🙏🇨🇦

[@guestuser2373]

Elvis did a lot of gospel music in concert.

[@danafoster806]

Greatest showman. He always did gospel music in his concerts. We loved it

[@lynneclarke4866]

He did a lot of gospel songs in his concerts. He was a very religious man and gospel was important to him. He won many awards for his gospel music

[@paularutland6615]

All of Elvis' background singers were gospel groups. Chills every time I hear this!! Long live the king!!!!!

[@ashleydowney1222]

Love this song. Can't wait for the new Elvis movie with Tom Hanks in it. This concert was done 5 years before he died.

[@Miketrt]

Exactly, in the middle of a concert! LOL. Love that Elvis brought gospel to the people. Didn't take any shit about having black singers either. At all. Back then that was bold as hell.

[@crazya3466]

He was more gospel than rock, he sung it all and great at it,cool reaction, amazing.. cA

[@stevedahlberg8680]

That has been my favorite him since childhood but yeah he knocks it out of the park on this and the backing band and the choir is just stupendous.

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

That deep voice is done by J.D. Sumner. He was with Elvis, I believe, until Elvis’ death in 1977. I have a picture of me sitting on J.D.’s lap at the Tupelo Mall in Tupelo, MS in Elvis’ hometown. Enjoyed your reaction Billy 👍🏻🥰‼️

[@trcooper5793]

Elvis always included at least one gospel song in his concerts. I believe they were usually towards the end

[@denadenning6927]

Thank you for doing Elvis I was just a kid when he died. To this day I still listen to him and watch his movies. I wish I could have seen him live

[@tim4962]

In the middle of a concert, a different generation with a higher standard of faith and love. Thank you, Jesus.

[@trismaccarran9950]

Your "moment of reflection and appreciation" sums up this reaction: hit the pause button to reflect on all that we have, rather than put emphasis on the things we don't. Nicely done.

[@robinmcpherson7981]

He sang that song at all of his concert and people loved it.

[@darrenkoglin3423]

This is one of the reasons y people adored Elvis because of his love for his creator and how he shared his talent with the world of all nations

[@jessicawilliams1499]

Elvis Presley - An American trilogy. My father was obsessed with Elvis & we played it at his funeral. It’s powerful

[@brentstevenson1484]

its a concert live he was the best ever no one now or ever will top him Aloha concert American Trilogy his stage command was awesome God gave him everything to preform no auto tune no dancing aroud for 6 minutes with aheadphone on lipsching

[@andyecheandia8375]

It’s known that after performances, Elvis and his group would stay up all night singing Gospel songs.

[@rondamon8004]

Great humbleness is to always give thanks and glory to God, very well said sir. And as for Elvis to really dedicate a music space to sing to the Lord and at the same time give him praise it is a wonderful thing to hear and see. Hopefully he may have helped some people get in touch or even come back to God, even in the middle of an Elvis performacnce and show. He has many great gospel songs of which he won Grammy recognition. Not every have that in their career, goes to show that he did it well and the fans and industry responded well. I think most importantly because of his search and love of God. Not many after a concert etc would invite his band and a choir (boys and girls) to sit around in his great hotel room to sing gospel songs all through until day break. His heart was searching and at the same time he wanted to share his love for the Lord, even If it was his way.

[@GeorgeD1965]

I think he's the first and only one that made a rock album, a country album, a gospel album, and a christmas album

[@nestea8385]

The back up group is the gospel quartet Jordanaires. They never needed to "doctor" anything of Elvis' performances. HE was all it took. Pure Perfection

[@frankwhitmire3401]

Was not the Jordanares it's the Stamps Quartet

[@nestea8385]

@@frankwhitmire3401 Jordanaires did as well. Just not on tour. Mostly in studio. Elvis made a crack that he couldn't afford them. They could make so much more money locally.

[@reginamaxwell1658]

This was a regular thing at his concerts. He was singing gospel at 2 yrs old.

[@gracemichelli.2am124]

Elvis always had a gospel song in his concerts. He always proclaimed his faith.

[@delorespetree207]

That song won him a Grammy and the stamps was fantastic and Elvis always sang a gospel song during his concerts

[@beverlysanders4209]

His roots were gospel it was his favorite music . Started singing in a Pentecostal church and background singers traveled with him was a gospel group

[@AutumnExplore]

"Sweet Sweet Spirit" was performed by J.D. Sumner and The Stamps at that same show; Elvis asked them to perform it for the crowd while Elvis listened. Elvis is so moved just listening to their performance, you can see him uplifted by their incredible voices. They also performed "The Lighthouse" at that show.

[@LM-hb6yn]

This song was even more powerful in the Aloha From Hawaii concert. His voice just kept getting better and better as he aged.

[@froty1794]

Always loved this song, but this version is on another level. So many chills.

[@sharcrum]

That was back when people weren't afraid to love god! Everyone did, mostly! And they expected that from Elvis because he was a religious man!

[@helenavilhena5804]

Now you can understand why Elvis sang gospel in concerts, people loved it. Elvis the best among the best.

[@oldschool72]

My favorite is You Saw Me Crying In The Chapel....bought my first single of his in 1958...He often did songs like this somewhere in his concerts as he deeply loved the Lord.

[@nethanelmasters5170]

We have a Elvis impersonator at church and he sings this song it lifts everyones spirits. One of my favorite song by Elvis.

[@susancrouthamel760]

He sang RNR, COUNTRY, GOSPEL. He got 3 grammys for his gospel music.Elvis said he liked singing gospel music better than any other songs. Elvis was very spiritual, read the Bible everyday and sang gospel music sometimes all night long, his xwife said.

[@berlyn3014]

To me, Elvis's gospel songs are some of his best work. You should check out all you can.

[@haroldroberts6962]

YOU HAVE TO LISTEN TO PEACE IN THE VALLEY BY ELVIS

[@CHICHI-hi2pn]

Elvis always did a gospel number in all of his concerts. love him.

[@kevindavis2315]

The female background singers are “The Sweet Inspirations “, who worked with Elvis for years. JD Sumner and The Stamps sang background for Elvis for years