Elvis Presley, How Great Thou Art Live 1977 Review

: For Elvis, gospel was a "place of solace" and a "confession of faith" rather than just a performance.

: The special used footage from two shows: Omaha, Nebraska (June 19, 1977) and Rapid City, South Dakota (June 21, 1977). Elvis Presley, How Great Thou Art Live 1977

The most famous 1977 recording of the hymn comes from the titled Elvis in Concert . : For Elvis, gospel was a "place of

: The Omaha performance of "How Great Thou Art" is considered the final professionally recorded live version of the song. : The Omaha performance of "How Great Thou

Reviewers at the time, such as those from the Charlotte Observer and the Omaha World Herald , noted that while Elvis sometimes relied on his legendary charisma to carry other songs, his gospel numbers remained "fearless" and "stunning".

: The special aired on October 3, 1977, less than two months after Elvis’s death. Performance Highlights and Reception

: Notable 1977 live renditions occurred in Charlotte, NC (Feb 20), Amarillo, TX (March 24), and Knoxville, TN (May 20).