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Peace in the Valley

Rating:
4.3 / 5

Words & Music: Thomas A. Dorsey

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 lamp is alight
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 lit 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

Recordingdate: 1957/01/13, first released on: Peace In The Valley (EP)

Musicians

Musicians who contributed to the first recording of Peace in the Valley:

(guitar)
(guitar)
(bass)
(drums)
(piano)
(vocals)
(vocals)
(vocals)
(vocals)

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dgirl wrote on August 13, 2009
This is the first gospel song I heard Elvis sing. I was too young to really appreciate it, but I still loved the performance.
ElvisSacramento wrote on November 06, 2012
This is such a beautiful gospel song and all of Elvis' renditions of it are brilliant. The best gospel music will definitely always be Elvis' gospel music and no one will ever be able to sing gospel songs as well as Elvis sang them.
sugartummy wrote on April 20, 2013
Written by a guy who used to write "dirty" songs. A solemn, but engaging performance by Elvis.
Gorse wrote on June 21, 2013
I much preferred the live performance on his last Ed Sullivan tv appearance. The voice was just was not good enough at this stage to make these 4 gospel numbers shine in 1957 and paled in comparison to the gospel efforts that followed. A shade better than the dire I Believe and probably the 3rd best out of the 4 - I award 2 1/2 stars.
JerryNodak wrote on September 27, 2013
I really like this song. It's the only song I like on the "Peace In The Valley" ep.
Deano1 wrote on September 28, 2013
Elvis' performance may not be his best vocals on a sacred song (still very good), but it is full of sincerity and emotion. The Jordanaires and arrangement are top-notch and I easily give it five stars. Great song, great EP!
Jim Davidson wrote on September 24, 2015
The Dick Van Dyke Show episode "Twizzle" captured this phase of Elvis' career, "We want our boy to sing a serious song". Nevertheless, I enjoy Peace in the Valley whenever I hear it.
Cruiser621 wrote on September 24, 2015
One of his all time great religious songs. I remember receiving his EP "Peace In The Valley" I believe for my confirmation, back in the day as they say 1957.
bajo wrote on September 24, 2015
Back in the day, I didn't fancy the early gospel too much. But, as time has gone by (ooh too fast), those songs have grown on me. The sincerity and feeling that Elvis offers makes them very listenable. I like them all so much better now! I think the Ed Sullivan performance was good because of the sincerity, again, that Elvis put in it! We all know what followed! Even though I'm not a religious person, I really love Elvis' gospel songs! It's all about HOW he performs them!
atomic powered poste wrote on June 17, 2018
I really like this song, not only elvis version. Elvis recording offers dedication from the young singer, but he söunds innocent as well. And, yes, the recording sounds absolutely anachronistic, but in a charming, touching qay. I like it a lot. 5 stars.
Miknik7077 wrote on September 17, 2020
I like his later gospel songs better but this one is a classic. This song seemed to put the naysayers to sleep who said he he couldn't sing.
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