About The Song
“His Hand in Mine” is a gospel album by Elvis Presley, released in 1960. It marked a departure from Presley’s rock and roll and pop sound, showcasing his deep connection to gospel music. Here are five facts about the album:
- Genre Departure:
- “His Hand in Mine” represented a significant departure from Elvis Presley’s usual rock and roll sound, as it focused entirely on gospel music. The album is a testament to Presley’s deep-rooted love for gospel and reflects his spiritual side.
- Recording Sessions:
- The recording sessions for the album took place at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, in October 1960. The sessions produced a collection of gospel hymns and spiritual songs that showcased Presley’s soulful and emotive vocals.
- Title Track:
- The title track, “His Hand in Mine,” serves as both the album title and the opening track. It is a heartfelt gospel ballad that captures the religious themes present throughout the album. Presley’s sincerity and conviction in his vocal delivery shine through in this track.
- Commercial Success:
- Despite the departure from his usual genre, “His Hand in Mine” was a commercial success. It reached number 13 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart and remained on the chart for 39 weeks. The album’s success indicated the broad appeal of Presley’s musical versatility.
- Spiritual Themes:
- The album features a selection of traditional gospel hymns and spiritual songs, including “Swing Down Sweet Chariot,” “Mansion over the Hilltop,” and “Joshua Fit the Battle.” The inclusion of these songs reflects Presley’s personal connection to gospel music and his desire to share his faith through his art.
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Lyrics
You may ask me how I know my Lord is real (my Lord is real)
You may doubt the things I say and doubt the way I feel (the way I feel)
But I know He’s real today, He’ll always be (He’ll always be)
I can feel His hand in mine and that’s enough for meI will never walk alone, He holds my hand (He holds my hand)
He will guide each step I take
And if I fall I know He’ll understand
Till the day He tells me why He loves me so (He loves me so)
I can feel His hand in mine
That’s all I need to knowI will never walk alone, He holds my hand (He holds my hand)
He will guide each step I take
And if I fall I know He’ll understand
Till the day He tells me why He loves me so (He loves me so)
I can feel His hand in mine
That’s all I need to knowI can feel His hand in mine
That’s all I need to knowI can feel His hand in mine
That’s all I need to know