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Written by: Thomas A. Dorsey Recorded: January 13, 1957, Radio Recorders, Hollywood Released master is take 9. 45 rpm Extended Play (EP): "Peace In The Valley", EPA-4054, April 11, 1957 Also re-released as Gold Standard Series, EPA-5121, November 1959 Highest U.S. Charts Positions: #39 on Billboard Hot 100 (based on appearance on EP) #32 on Cash Box's Top 100 (based on appearance on EP) 1st LP release: Elvis Christmas Album - November 1957 |
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Elvis had not yet recorded it in the studio when he performed "Peace In The Valley" on his third appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show (he would record it a week later). The world would soon figure out this wasn't just a bad-boy rocker trying to make a good impression. This rock-n-roll kid actually loved gospel music! Although his version of "Peace In The Valley" would closely follow the arrangement of the 1951 hit by Red Foley, Elvis uses his deep baritone to add resonance and power to the melody. Add in the Jordanaires' backing vocals, and it's a great moment of early Elvis gospel. |
Other Spins(What did the critics and fans say?)"Peace In The Valley", the main reason for these sessions, is a religious blues number. This is a remarkable recording: with no extraneous background effects, one can judge the quality of Presley's voice. He sings with great sincerity. His voice has great reserves of strength, yet is supple, and used with intelligence. Robert Matthew-Walker, Elvis Presley: A Study in Music, 1979 Elvis' first sacred classic at RCA, with superb support from the Jordanaires. The Complete Elvis, edited by Martin Torgoff, 1982 Check out other Elvis fans' opinions on the Elvis News page for Peace In The Valley Check out other opinions at Rate Your Music "Peace In The Valley" Links
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Oh well, I'm tired and so weary But I must go alone Till the lord comes and calls, calls me away, oh yes Well the morning's so bright And the lamb is the light And the night, night is as black as the sea, oh yes There will be peace in the valley for me, some day There will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord I pray There'll be no sadness, no sorrow No trouble, trouble I see There will be peace in the valley for me, for me Well the bear will be gentle And the wolves will be tame And the lion shall lay down by the lamb, oh yes And the beasts from the wild Shall be led by a child And I'll be changed, changed from this creature that I am, oh yes There will be peace in the valley for me, some day There will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord I pray There'll be no sadness, no sorrow No trouble, trouble I see There will be peace in the valley for me, for me |
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