About the song
**Elvis Presley – Glory Glory Hallelujah (1973)** is a song that perfectly captures the essence of the King of Rock and Roll’s enduring legacy, particularly during the later years of his extraordinary career. Released as part of his 1973 live performances, this track is a striking example of Elvis’s ability to blend gospel, soul, and rock music into a sound that resonates with audiences across generations.
In this powerful rendition, **Elvis Presley** takes a well-known spiritual, “Glory, Glory Hallelujah,” and imbues it with his unique vocal style. The song, rooted in the traditional American spiritual and Civil War anthem, is transformed through Elvis’s soulful delivery, making it feel both timeless and contemporary. By the early 1970s, Elvis had fully embraced his gospel influences, and his deep connection to faith and spirituality became even more apparent in his music.
“**Glory Glory Hallelujah**” is a beautiful example of how Elvis, with his rich, commanding voice, could take a song with historical significance and breathe new life into it, allowing it to transcend its original context. The performance itself is a testament to Elvis’s deep emotional connection to music and his audience. His ability to sing with such raw emotion, combined with the powerful backing of his live band and the energy of the audience, creates an experience that is both celebratory and deeply moving.
For fans of Elvis, **”Glory Glory Hallelujah”** is more than just a song; it’s a reflection of the profound spiritual connection he had with his music and his fans. It is also a reminder of his incredible versatility as an artist. From the early rock-and-roll hits to his later forays into gospel and spiritual music, Elvis was never one to shy away from expressing the depth of his soul through song.
Released during a pivotal time in Elvis’s career, the 1973 live performances marked a moment of transition. While the world had already witnessed the explosive rise of his stardom in the 1950s, this period in the 1970s showed a more introspective Elvis—one who was not only reflecting on his own life but also sharing that journey with his audience through powerful performances like **”Glory Glory Hallelujah”**. It is, in many ways, a moment of musical reconciliation, blending the sacred with the secular, and ultimately reminding us of the timeless appeal of his artistry.
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Lyrics
Oh, I wish I was in the land of cotton
Old things they are not forgotten
Look away, look away, look away Dixieland
Oh, I wish I was in Dixie, away, away
In Dixieland I take my stand to live and die in Dixie
‘Cause Dixieland, that’s where I was born
Early Lord one frosty morning
Look away, look away, look away Dixieland
Glory, glory hallelujah
Glory, glory hallelujah
Glory, glory hallelujah
His truth is marching on
So hush little baby
Don’t you cry
You know your daddy’s bound to die
But all my trials, Lord, will soon be over
Glory, glory hallelujah
His truth is marching on
His truth is marching on
