EP tracklist was: Side 1 1. (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) 2. It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) Side 2 1. I Believe 2. Take My Hand, Precious Lord All 4 were later included on the Christmas album.
Ok.... it seems that I am making this harder for everyone than I intended. My apologies .... I am just going to run straight Chronological and where there are double ups, there are double ups..... I just need to insert two Ep's and we're in Chronological order.
Released January 25th 1957, twenty one days after the "Too Much/Playing For Keeps" single, Strictly Elvis Was Released. side one track 1 Long Tall Sally - originally released on the "Elvis" album Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * track 2 First In Line - originally released on the "Elvis" album Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * side two track 3 How Do You Think I Feel - originally released on the "Elvis" album Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * track 4 How's The World Treating You - originally released on the "Elvis" album Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread *
On March 22nd 1957, We had the All Shook Up/That's When Your Heartaches Begin single released. All Shook Up Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * That's When Your Heartaches Begin Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread *
Released April 11th 1957 we have the "Peace In The Valley" EP released side one track 1 Peace In The Valley Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * track 2 It's No Secret (What God Can Do) side two track 3 I Believe track 4 Take My Hand Precious Lord
So for tonight as I am full of flu and bad manners ... I will leave you with It's No Secret (what God Can Do) and tomorrow we will look at the other two EP songs. The version released on the EP and the later to come Christmas album was - take 13 - from January the 19th session at Radio Recorders, Hollywood. The song was written by Stuart Hamblin in the early fifties and recorded first by Bill Kenny of the Inkspots. Apparently a young Paul Mccartney adapted the chorus for a Quarrymen song in 1958 called "In Spite Of All The Danger". The bulk of the song having been inspired by the earlier Presley number " Trying to Get To You'. Here in this song we have Elvis in full Balladeering Gospel mode and the Jordanaires adding suitable vocal accompaniment.
Yeah, chronology is the best way to go. And it makes the most sense to deal with the songs in the medium on which they were first released (be it single, EP, or LP). It can be confusing because sometimes album tracks were later pulled and released as singles or on EPs, and singles and EP tracks were often later collected onto LPs. It is least confusing if you only cover the first release of a track. In other words, if an EP was the first release of tracks (like the gospel EP we're discussing now) you should cover it. But if an EP was just a reissue of tracks that had already appeared on a previous album (like say, the Strictly Elvis EP) it probably does not need to be covered. In the case of Peace in the Valley, the title song was not released as a single in 1957, but the EP sold well enough that it made the singles chart anyway. In general I love Elvis' gospel work, but I have to say that the Peace in the Valley EP is the least energetic and least inspiring gospel stuff he ever did. It stands in stark contrast to the gospel tunes on the MDQ session, which are fresh, exciting, and filled with obvious energy, joy, and enthusiasm. On the gospel EP Elvis sounds stiff and overly formal, and the performances are at times overwrought. Fortunately his later gospel recordings would be much, much better.
I Believe "I Believe" is a popular song written by Ervin Drake, Irvin Graham, Jimmy Shirl and Al Stillman in 1953. "I Believe" was commissioned and introduced by Jane Froman on her television show, and became the first hit song ever introduced on TV. Froman, troubled by the uprising of the Korean War in 1952 so soon after World War II, asked Drake, Graham, Shirl and Stillman to compose a song that would offer hope and faith to the populace. In addition to Froman, "I Believe" has been recorded by many others, and has become both a popular and religious standard. Frankie Laine's version spent eighteen non-consecutive weeks at the top of the UK Singles Chart.[1] Laine also had the most successful version in America, where he reached #2 for three weeks. Puerto Rican singer, Tito Lara along with Trío Los Hispanos, made a version of this song in Spanish; converting it into a national anthem of faith in Latin America. The Bachelors took the song to the number two spot in the UK in 1964, and Robson & Jerome's version reached number one there in 1995. --------------------------- Although a fairly new song at the time Elvis recorded it, this song had a fairly decorated history as you can see.
Take My Hand Precious Lord Another Rev. Thomas A Dorsey song, that has a fairly decorated history in itself. Sung by Mahalia Jackson at the request of Martin Luther King Jnr to inspire those at the civil rights rallies. She also sang it at his funeral by request.
Easy song and album guide Good resources for information elvisrecords.com | The Elvis Presley Record Research Database Thanks @Shawn Elvis Presley U.K. Discography Thanks @Purple Jim Elvis Presley 1956 | The King of Rock 'n' Roll Elvis Presley in Canada | Official Graceland Blog Elvis Presley Recording Sessions Thanks @MEMPHISSUN The roots, for those unaware - Elvis Presley - The Album Thread The Crudup Connection - Elvis Presley - The Album Thread Elvis and Sun Studios - Elvis Presley - The Album Thread The Sun Recordings (some, not all) - My Happiness Elvis Presley - The Album Thread The My happiness transfer to digital - Elvis Presley - The Album Thread That's All Right Elvis Presley - The Album Thread Good Rockin' Tonight Elvis Presley - The Album Thread I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine Elvis Presley - The Album Thread You're A Heartbreaker Elvis Presley - The Album Thread Milk Cow Blues Boogie Elvis Presley - The Album Thread Baby Let's Play House Elvis Presley - The Album Thread I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone Elvis Presley - The Album Thread Mystery Train Elvis Presley - The Album Thread I Forgot To Remember To Forget Elvis Presley - The Album Thread Sun EP's That's Alright Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * Good Rockin' Tonight Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * Jan 27 1956 Heartbreak Hotel Elvis Presley - The Album Thread b-side I Was The One Elvis Presley - The Album Thread Elvis Presley - March 23 - 1956 - Elvis Presley - The Album Thread track 1 Blue Suede Shoes Elvis Presley - The Album Thread track 2 I'm Counting On You Elvis Presley - The Album Thread track 3 I Got A Woman Elvis Presley - The Album Thread track 4 One Sided Love Affair Elvis Presley - The Album Thread track 5 I Love You Because Elvis Presley - The Album Thread (Sun recording) track 6 Just Because Elvis Presley - The Album Thread (Sun recording) track 7 Tutti Frutti Elvis Presley - The Album Thread track 8 Tryin' To Get To You Elvis Presley - The Album Thread (Sun recording) Tryin' to get to you Elvis Presley - The Album Thread track 9 I'm Gonna Sit Right Down (and cry)Elvis Presley - The Album Thread track 10 I'll Never Let You Go (li'l darlin') Elvis Presley - The Album Thread (Sun recording) tarck 11 Blue Moon Elvis Presley - The Album Thread (Sun recording) track 12 Money Honey Elvis Presley - The Album Thread March 23 1956 Elvis Presley EP side one blue suede shoes tutti frutti side 2 i got a woman just because also double EP side one blue suede shoes I'm counting on you side two i got a woman one sided love affair side three tutti frutti trying to get to you side 4 i'm gonna sit right down and cry over you i'll never let you go little darlin' April 20 1956 Heartbreak Hotel EP Elvis Presley - The Album Thread May 4 1956 I Want You I Need You I Love You Elvis Presley - The Album Thread b-side My Baby Left me Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * I want you I need you I love you - live Milton Berle Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * June 8 1956 Shake Rattle and Roll Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * July 13 1956 Don't Be Cruel Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * (bside - but essentially double a side) Hound Dog Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * August 17 1956 The Real Elvis Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * Aug 31 1956 - 7 singles released Blue suede shoes/Tutti Frutti I got a woman/I'm counting on you I'll never let you go/I'm gonna sit right down and cry over you trying to get to you/i love you because blue moon/just because money honey/one sided love affair Shake Rattle and Roll Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * b-side Lawdy Miss Clawdy Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * Sept 5 1956 Any Way You Want Me Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * Sept 14 1956 Love me tender - single Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * (Love Me Tender, single b-side) Any Way You Want Me Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * Ed Sullivan Show 9 Sept, 28 Oct, 6 Jan 57(Including Footage) - Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * The Complete Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show on 29. Sept 1956 - Elvis Presley - The Album Thread another edit - Elvis Presley - The Album Thread Elvis - October 1956 - Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * track 1 Rip It Up Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * track 2 Love Me Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * track 3 When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * track 4 Long Tall Sally Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * track 5 First In Line Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * track 6 Paralyzed Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * Paralyzed (rock and roll dancing) Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * track 7 So Glad Your Mine Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * track 8 Old Shep Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * track 9 Ready Teddy Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * Ready Teddy tv performance Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * track 10 Anyplace Is Paradise Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * track 11 How's The World Treating You Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * track 12 How Do You Think I Feel Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * Oct 19 1956 - Elvis vol 1 EP Elvis Vol 2 EP Interviews 1956 - Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * - Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * Love Me Tender EP - Nov 1 1956 - Elvis Presley - The Album Thread track 1 Love Me Tender Elvis Presley - The Album Thread track 2 Let Me Elvis Presley - The Album Thread track 3 Poor Boy Elvis Presley - The Album Thread track 4 We're Gonna Move Elvis Presley - The Album Thread Jan 4 1957 Too Much Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * Too Much Ed Sullivan show Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * b-side Playing For Keeps Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * Jan 25 1957 Strictly Elvis EP Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * March 22 1957 All Shook Up Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * b-side That's When Your Heartaches Begin Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * April 11 1957 Peace in The Valley EP Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * track 1 Peace In The Valley Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * Peace in the Valley (Ed Sullivan Show) Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * track 2 It's No Secret What God Can Do Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * track 3 I Believe Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * track 4 Take My Hand Precious Lord Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * June 11 1957 Teddy Bear Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * b-side Loving You Elvis Presley the Albums and Singles Thread * Newspaper Articles Clean it up - Elvis Presley - The Album Thread That's All Right and the Hayride - Elvis Presley - The Album Thread Concert Review 1957? - Elvis Presley - The Album Thread
Hopefully that gets us just about straightened out. Again, apologies .... I was just going to do the albums, but I have this in hand now.
Ok, I've never seen this either, but it doesn't surprise me. Rock 'N' Roll was called "the devil's music" by some at the time. Who knows what else was put out during that time trying to denounce it.
Honestly, this is my favorite ever Elvis magazine cover. They might be saying that the Devil sent him, but they make it look so...cool. It’s the 50’s middle class reaction to rock in one brilliant pulpy tableau.
Peace In The Valley EP - I love the whole thing, and I think it's a serious contender for Elvis' best single/EP. Elvis always sang with conviction and sincerity, but he really shone on the gospel material. There's something magical and transcendent about the Peace In The Valley material, and I think it sort of gets lost in the shuffle on the Christmas album or on compilations. Take those four songs on their own, and you have quite a statement. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear - It's slight, but a lot of fun! It's one of the few Elvis tracks where I actually enjoy the Jords' contributions (for the most part, they tend to just get in the way). Loving You - It's pretty dreary, to be honest. The fast versions are somewhat enjoyable, but otherwise, I always reach for the skip button for this one.
Tomorrow morning (evening, if you're on the other side of the world) we hit the Loving You album. It's a great album, and any input you have about the album and your thoughts and feelings towards it will be greatly appreciated. So give us the scoop, Betty Boop, share the lowdown, Mr Brown. How do you feel about the first full length movie album in the Elvis catalog?
