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PEACE IN THE VALLEY is, without a doubt, the best collection of Elvis Presley's gospel recordings. PEACE IN THE VALLEY includes all the songs from his three gospel albums (HIS HAND IN MINE, HOW GREAT THOU ART, and HE TOUCHED ME), the PEACE IN THE VALLEY EP
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120 of 120 people found the following review helpful
By Don Barrie
Format:Audio CD
Finally, the folks at BMG produced an Elvis reissue worth celebrating! PEACE IN THE VALLEY is, without a doubt, the best collection of Elvis Presley's gospel recordings.
If you think Elvis' favourite kind of music was either rock or country, you'd be wrong. Gospel was Elvis' first musical love, as revealed in the two-part TV documentary, HE TOUCHED ME: THE GOSPEL MUSIC OF ELVIS PRESLEY. PEACE IN THE VALLEY includes all the songs from his three gospel albums (HIS HAND IN MINE, HOW GREAT THOU ART, and HE TOUCHED ME), the PEACE IN THE VALLEY EP, and gospel highlights from the '74 Memphis concert, TV specials and movies thrown in for good measure. It also includes some informal recordings from the '56 Million Dollar Quartet sessions with Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash.
Elvis arranged many of these songs in the traditional way, but makes them lively by throwing a modern, rock-inflected beat to them. And the sound quality is much crisper and clearer than on the two-CD AMAZING GRACE collection released in '94. The liner notes in PEACE IN THE VALLEY's booklet are also well-written, and without the sloppy edits found in the AMAZING GRACE booklet (e.g. the HE TOUCHED ME album wasn't just nominated for a Grammy for Best Gospel Album in 1972, it actually WON -- hello!)
When the King of Rock 'n' Roll sings the praises of another King (i.e. Jesus), you know you're going to be moved and entertained, even if you're not religious. You don't have to be religious to appreciate the good music heard here. Kudos to BMG for a job well done!
78 of 78 people found the following review helpful
By Kevin Morin
Format:Audio CD
"Peace in the Valley: The Complete Gospel Recordings" is the latest offering from the revolutionary Elvis producers Ernst Jorgensen and Roger Semon. This 3-CD box set differs from many other recent Elvis releases spearheaded by Jorgensen and Semon for one reason: it features all previously released material.
The kicker? Even the most avid Elvis CD collectors don't seem to mind.
This immaculate, comprehensive set needs no previously unreleased tracks to entice Elvis CD junkies like me. Likewise, the listener needs not be an Elvis Presley fan - or even a fan of traditional gospel music - to enjoy this collection.
The music, digitally remastered from the original master tapes to produce the cleanest, crispest sound to date, captures Elvis at his emotional and spiritual best. This set proves that gospel provided an anchor for Elvis's musical repertoire from day one, right up to the end. The consistency in vocal conviction from the "Million Dollar Quartet" sessions (recorded by a young Elvis on the brink of superstardom) to the live version of "How Great Thou Art" (recorded at one of Elvis's final concert performances) is both startling and revealing. It is indeed difficult to listen to these tracks and not feel swept away by the utterly convincing candor that carries Elvis's voice through every note.
From the tender, humble testimony of "Known Only To Him" to the gritty, almost fierce testimonial of "I, John," Elvis manages to bridge a decade in his career with equally moving performances. Such consistency is rare, but given Elvis's unmatched vocal talent, this should come as little surprise.
Listen to relax, listen to energize, listen to sing along. Despite the historial and musical significance of these recordings, which is indeed difficult to underestimate (for without gospel, Elvis-brand rock may not have existed) - their universal appeal is easy to explain: it is simply wonderful music.
54 of 55 people found the following review helpful
By E. Lambeth
Format:Audio CD
This collection of Elvis' gospel is a round trip of everything you love about Elvis, and everything you didn't know about Elvis that you're about to love. Imagine loving the songs that you know of Elvis, and then hearing some of these for the first time. Here's an entirely new collection of songs that you may have never known, but you're about to love...many, even more than the ones you love the most. I'll start with my favorite of his: Run On. Wow, what a powerful, jamming song. Teaches you about fearing God behind the backdrop of an absolutely awesome tune that you just wanna CRANK! If the Lord Wasn't Walkin' By My Side....Joshua Fit the Battle....So High...How Great Thou Art...Holy Smokes, Elvis. How Great THOU Art when you sang that tribute to God. I'm moved by this music, and in several different ways. Here's the long and short of it. If you want a little Elvis gospel, don't sell yourself short by getting a 1 CD collection. 11 or 13 songs won't cut it. It's a waste of money. Get this CD collection. So it's $30 more. Big deal. You won't miss the money, but after listening to this collection for a while, you'd be thinking about how much you'd hate yourself had you not shelled out the money to buy this CD collection.
Buy it as a gift for every Elvis fan who loves Jesus. You'll be the hero of the day.
5 stars doesn't do it justice.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Peace in the Valley the complete gospel recordings cd's
I love it. Bought additional items to give to family and they love it too! Had no problems with delivery and quality of cd's is excellent!
Published 12 days ago by s. kay grimes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mom loves this CD
This was a git for my mom who turned eighty. She said she loved the music and singing. She liked it so much she stayed up late listening to it. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Linda Parker
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not Satisfied
It skips on my Kindle and after a while, I quit listening to it. It was a waste of my money, but maybe it would work okay on someone else Kindle.
Published 28 days ago by karensny
1.0 out of 5 stars
Peace in the Valley CD
I was expecting recording of Elvis singing. This album all you can hear is the background singers. I was very disappointed with the entire CD's
Published 29 days ago by Lil Michau
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Product
This is a great addition to any gospel library. The songs are beautiful. They are older, classical style songs. Elvis had a wonderful way with gospel songs.
Published 1 month ago by Stacy Colussy
5.0 out of 5 stars
couldn't be better Great
Just what I expected. No one is better than Elvis on gospel music. So. Much emotion in every song. Great
Published 1 month ago by Larry Clark
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not Elvis' Fault
This has some great songs you may not have heard, but there is a lot of "junk" where he is goofing around in the studio and not worth listening to. Read more
Published 1 month ago by William H Lusby
5.0 out of 5 stars
Peace in the Valley -Elvis Presley
What more can be said. Elvis and Gospel. it doesnt get any better. I would recommend this to anyone who loves goaspel music. Also a wonderful gift to give
Published 2 months ago by Nature al lee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Immortal gospel music
It is wonderful to listen to nearly all of these Elvis' gospel music recordings. His rendering of the songs are so sincere and touching. Read more
Published 2 months ago by ngenli
2.0 out of 5 stars
Ordered incorrectly
Was looking for something with less unreconized songs. Only one CD is now being used after buying for Christmas present.
Published 2 months ago by Margaret Schumacher
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