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His Songs Of Praise Volume 2

March 16, 2017 | Book

The second and last volume in this series on Elvis' gospel recordings by Trevor Simpson. This is what FTD says about it:

As the second volume of Elvis: His Songs Of Praise, this book completes the story chronicling a further 51 sacred, spiritual and inspirational gospel songs to add to the 55 songs featured in volume 1. Once again, the story of each song is told with extensively researched detail. Also observe the high quality and subtle differences on the front cover and many other photographs of Elvis featured throughout the 350 pages. 

In addition, the 32-track CD that runs for over 79 minutes features many rare and officially unreleased tracks.

Tracklisting

1.   Elvis Introduction / Only Believe - (With unused horns overdub: June 8 1970) – 2:55

Pure Elvis – Undubbed Sacred Songs
2.   I, John – (Take 2 Undubbed master: June 10 1971) 2:15
3.   Life - (Take 20 Undubbed master: June 6 1970) – 3:07
4.   Reach Out To Jesus – (Take 9 Undubbed: June 9 1971) 3:08
5.   He Is My Everything – (Undubbed master: June 9 1971) - 2:39
6.   He Knows Just What I Need – (Take 9 Undubbed: Oct 30 1960) - 2:10
7.   Swing Down, Sweet Chariot - (Undubbed movie version: Oct 23 1968) – 2:15
8.   We Call On Him - (Take 3 Undubbed: Sept 11 1967) – 2:33
9.   Padre - (Undubbed spliced master: May 16 1971) – 2:29
10. Elvis Introduction / You’ll Never Walk Alone - (Extended master: Sept 11 1967) – 3:52

1956 – 1977: Elvis impromptu, ‘Live’ and Rare
11.  On The Jericho Road - (Sun Studio: Dec 4 1956) - 0:50
12.  (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) - (Ed Sullivan: Jan 6 1957) - 1:39
13.  Down By The Riverside / When The Saints Go Marchin' In - (May 1965) - 1:45 *
14.  The Lord’s Prayer - (Edit: May 16 1971) – 2:03
15.  Elvis Introduction / Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone / Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus / Nearer My God To Thee - (March/April 1972) – 3:11
16.  Bosom Of Abraham / You Better Run - (March/April 1972) – 2:34 
17.  The Impossible Dream - (MSG, New York: June 10 1972: Introduction by Elvis) – 3:18 
18.  Where No One Stands Alone - (Montgomery, AL: Feb 16 1977) - 2:23

Seasons Greetings from Elvis: The Christmas Radio Special from Dec 3rd 1967

19. Announcer: Here Comes Santa Claus - 2:37
20. Announcer: Blue Christmas - 2:11
21. Announcer: O Little Town Of Bethlehem - 2:47
22. Dale Robertson – Christmas Seal Charity Appeal - 1:23
23. Announcer: Silent Night - 2:34
24. I'll Be Home For Christmas - 1:54
25. Announcer: I Believe - 2:23
26. Announcer: If Every Day Was Like Christmas - 3:04
27. Announcer: How Great Thou Art - 3:46
28. His Hand In Mine - 3:00
29. Announcer: Promotion of Elvis’ albums - 1:00
30. Elvis' Special Message / I'll Be Home For Christmas – 2:08

More Pure Elvis – Undubbed Christmas Carols
31. The First Noel – (Undubbed master: May 21 1971) - 2:13
32. O Come, All Ye Faithful - (Take 1 Undubbed master: May 21 1971) – 2:58

•    NOTE * – Down By The Riverside / When The Saints Go Marchin’ In – (Version from United Artists movie: Frankie And Johnny) 

Total Running Time 79:13 minutes
CD Compilation by Trevor Simpson
CD Mastered by Jan Eliasson

Source:The OEPFC of Great Britain

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bennie wrote on March 16, 2017
vol 1 was a winner for me. Can''t wait for this one. Looks good
JerryNodak wrote on March 18, 2017
Not interested in the book. I wish I could just buy the CD.