: For Elvis, gospel was a "place of solace" and a "confession of faith" rather than just a performance.
: Despite being physically frail, he delivered the hymn with a "stirring powerful top A" and soaring high notes that moved audiences to tears. Elvis Presley, How Great Thou Art Live 1977
: The special aired on October 3, 1977, less than two months after Elvis’s death. Performance Highlights and Reception : For Elvis, gospel was a "place of
: Notable 1977 live renditions occurred in Charlotte, NC (Feb 20), Amarillo, TX (March 24), and Knoxville, TN (May 20). : For Elvis