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America The Beautiful / If I Can Dream

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Not only do we have the opportunity to help out with much-needed financial assistance for America's Victims from a most Horrific Day in our American History-September 11, 2001; but, through Elvis' tender and sensitive vocals, we are able to hear and feel the most chilling rendition of "America The Beautiful" ever to be sung! Listening to him sing this song is sure to bring every American to a new awareness.
Many of us have never been exposed to Elvis' style of music in this venue. Well, this is the moment!
"Amazing Grace" will speak for itself as only Elvis could lend his magical touch.
The endearing composition of "If I Can Dream" (from his 1968 TV Show) still continues to move me after more than thirty years. Boy, that song was certainly "ahead of its' time" along with maintaining a lyrical aura of forever being relevant to our times. Elvis' performance of this song shall always be one of his most masterful achievements in his lifetime.
Now, for those of us who have a computer and are able to enjoy music from it, we are given the opportunity to view Elvis' Performance of this song taken from his 1968 TV Special in large-screen format just by inserting the CD into our CD tray.
Talk about a value bonus! This CD is one of the best "Everyone" could own.
Not only are we contributing to a very worthy cause, but we are the recipients of one of the finest songs Elvis has ever had to offer: Buy, "America The Beautiful"!

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL is an absolute must for anyone
wanting to pay homage to those who perished on 09-11-01.

This CD single highlights Elvis at his Patriotic best in AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL a recording which until now has been sorely underappreciated throughout the years.

AMAZING GRACE has always been one of the highlights of Elvis's Gospel repetoire and unfortunately a song that has been played too many times in recent days. Elvis took this song to chilling heights.

IF I CAN DREAM shows the King at his depths of understanding of mankind without the sentimentality and banality of The Beatles
IMAGINE.

LISTENING TO THESE 3 songs should thrill the fan and convert the nonbeliver in the King.

THE VIDEO PORTION IS THE ICING ON THE CAKE!

In his life Elvis made it no secret how he felt about his country. After all he had every reason in 1958 (the peak of his career) to pay his way out or dodge the draft and miss spending 2 years in the Army but ELVIS doing his part served like any other 23yr. old and refused any special treatment. He recorded songs like the ones on the "AMAZING" benefit cd that everyone should have in their collection. Listen to the passion in his voice in these songs, especially in "AMERICA". Elvis always helped others and is as famous for his generosity to those in need as he is for his music. Look at his outfit in the NBC-TV special from 1973 beamed live to over 40 countries (watched by 1 billion+ worldwide)he wanted to wear something that said "AMERICA" just look at his jumpsuit!!! He looked like a GOD! God bless this great American and this country. By the way a small footnote...when ELVIS passed the White House lowered their flag at half mast and declared 8/16/77 an official day of mourning...Pres. Carter told the nation that Elvis'death robbed this country of a part of itself. We may have had numerous Presidents' in this Nations' history but only "1" KING!

It's nice to see Elvis Presley back on Billboard's Top 10 singles chart with his stirring 1975 rendition of "America the Beautiful." This live recording was originally released as the B-side of his posthumous 1977 hit "My Way" and has remained an obscure Presley track - until now. Since the proceeds from this CD will benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, it's an Elvis disc worth having.

Elvis or apple pie? Well, before you take a slice, take a listen to Elvis singing "America the Beautiful." Since it is hard to find a version of this song, this is a must not only for collectors, but also because the profits go to a *more than worthy* cause. Although some fans would have preferred "American Trilogy" rather than "Amazing Grace," nothing beats Elvis' voice on *any* gospel recording. Definitely classic Elvis.

Elvis' version of America The Beautiful has been a personal favorite since it was first released back in the mid-70's, even though the engineering was not up to the usual standards of his music.

I was delighted that they decided to re-release it as a CD single, contributing the proceeds to the Liberty fund for the Sept 11th victims.

I believe it is even more relevant today than the versions being recorded after Sept 11th by artists jumping aboard the "patriotism bandwagon". Somehow it seems like this version more truly reflects a genuine spirit of love of our country because, when he sang it back in the 70's, patriotism wasn't "in-style", "popular" or even considered in good-taste, especially in the music industry.

I highly recommend this CD.

I got this disc just today and I know that If I Can Dream shows peace and unerstanding which I give 4 1/2 stars to, America The Beautiful shows the real America.As a very well-known song,I'd give it 5 stars. And Amazing Grace is about one of his most well known Gospel songs because it's one of the top 5 in my opinion, 5 stars to that. The video, it shows Elvis singing in '68 Special with real feeling and the video looks great, 5 Stars To the video! Overall, [the price] even with the tax and shipping is a quarter of what should really paid for this great CD, An Awsome Buy.

Of the plethora of patriotic CDs released after the events of September 11, this is the only one I bought. It's the only one I need. Elvis' rendition of the title song is the best I've ever heard, and the entire album is truly insperational. The video of "If I Can Dream" is icing on the cake. My only complaint is that more material was not included on the disc. I would have loved to see "American Trilogy" included, but sadly it was not. Still this is a wonderful disc and proceeds go to a more then worthy cause, so I can't justly deduct a star for its absense.

A WONDERFUL, INSPIRING RECCORDING! ESSENSIAL FOR ALL ELVIS FANS!

America The Beautiful may be the title of the cd but by far the performance and video of If I Can Dream sends shivers down your spine.Even though If I Can Dream was recorded over 30 years ago , its message is timeless and ELVIS delivers this song with a passion that no other artist can even approach!

Elvis Presley was Always Patriotic&always brought that spirit through His Music. He truly is a One of a Kind.I've always dug Him as a Artist&Respected His Versatility.He does a Great job here on America the Beautiful&Amazing Grace. he really could sing some Gospel.He is One of the Greatest Artists Ever.