He Touched Me
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He Touched Me is a 1972 gospel music
album by Elvis Presley
. It earned Presley his second of three Grammy Award
s. It was his third and final studio gospel album, and the most contemporary of the three. The album was certified Gold on 3/27/1992 and Platinum on 7/15/1999 by the RIAA.
In 2008, RCA reissued this album, along with four additional bonus tracks; "Only Believe" from the 1971 album Love Letters From Elvis, "Put Your Hand In The Hand" from the 1972 album Elvis Now, "I Got A Feelin' In My Body" from the 1974 album Good Times and "Help Me" from the 1974 album Promised Land.
The title song (1) was written in 1963 by Bill Gaither, an American singer and songwriter of southern gospel
and contemporary Christian music
.
Gospel music
Gospel music is music that is written to express either personal, spiritual or a communal belief regarding Christian life, as well as to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music....
album by Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
. It earned Presley his second of three Grammy Award
Grammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
s. It was his third and final studio gospel album, and the most contemporary of the three. The album was certified Gold on 3/27/1992 and Platinum on 7/15/1999 by the RIAA.
Track listing
- "He Touched Me" (William J. Gaither) – 2:40
- "I've Got Confidence" (Andrae CrouchAndrae CrouchAndraé Crouch is a seven-time Grammy Award-winning American gospel singer, songwriter, arranger, recording artist, record producer, and pastor.-Early years:Born Andraé Edward Crouch in San Francisco, California....
) – 2:23 - "Amazing GraceAmazing Grace"Amazing Grace" is a Christian hymn with words written by the English poet and clergyman John Newton , published in 1779. With a message that forgiveness and redemption are possible regardless of the sins people commit and that the soul can be delivered from despair through the mercy of God,...
" (John NewtonJohn NewtonJohn Henry Newton was a British sailor and Anglican clergyman. Starting his career on the sea at a young age, he became involved with the slave trade for a few years. After experiencing a religious conversion, he became a minister, hymn-writer, and later a prominent supporter of the abolition of...
, arranged by Presley) – 3:36 - "Seeing Is Believing" (Red WestRed WestRed West is an American actor, film stuntman and songwriter.West was born Robert Gene West in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Lois and Newton Thomas West. He was a close high school friend of rock and roll singer Elvis Presley. An excellent athlete and former U.S...
, Glen Spreen) – 2:55 - "He is My Everything" (Dallas FrazierDallas FrazierDallas Frazier is an American country musician and songwriter who had success in the 1950s and 60s.-Biography:Frazier was born in Spiro, Oklahoma but was raised in Bakersfield, California...
) – 2:42 - "Bosom of AbrahamBosom of Abraham"Bosom of Abraham" refers to the place of comfort in sheol where the Jews said the righteous dead awaited Judgment Day.-Origin of the phrase:The word found in the Greek text for "bosom" is , meaning "lap" "bay"...
" (William Johnson, George McFadden, Phillip Brooks) – 1:37 - "An Evening Prayer" (C. Gabriel Battersby, Charles H. Gabriel) – 1:56
- "Lead Me, Guide Me" (Doris AkersDoris AkersDoris Mae Akers was an American Gospel music composer, arranger and singer. Known for her work with the Sky Pilot Choir, she was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2001.-Early life:...
) – 2:42 - "There Is No God But God" (Bill Kenny) – 2:21
- "A Thing Called LoveA Thing Called Love (song)"A Thing Called Love" is a song written and originally recorded by Jerry Reed in 1968. This song has been recorded by many artists, including Jimmy Dean, Elvis Presley and Dave Dudley. In 1971, the song was recorded by Johnny Cash and it became a #1 hit in Canada...
" (Jerry Reed Hubbard) – 2:27 - "I, John" (William Johnson, Phillip Brooks, George McFadden) – 2:18
- "Reach Out to Jesus" (Ralph CarmichaelRalph CarmichaelRalph Carmichael is a composer and arranger of both secular pop music and contemporary Christian music, being regarded as one of the pioneers of the latter genre...
) – 3:13
In 2008, RCA reissued this album, along with four additional bonus tracks; "Only Believe" from the 1971 album Love Letters From Elvis, "Put Your Hand In The Hand" from the 1972 album Elvis Now, "I Got A Feelin' In My Body" from the 1974 album Good Times and "Help Me" from the 1974 album Promised Land.
The title song (1) was written in 1963 by Bill Gaither, an American singer and songwriter of southern gospel
Southern Gospel
Southern Gospel music—at one time also known as "quartet music"—is music whose lyrics are written to express either personal or a communal faith regarding biblical teachings and Christian life, as well as to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music...
and contemporary Christian music
Contemporary Christian music
Contemporary Christian music is a genre of modern popular music which is lyrically focused on matters concerned with the Christian faith...
.
Personnel
- Elvis PresleyElvis PresleyElvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
– ArrangerArrangerIn investment banking, an arranger is a provider of funds in the syndication of a debt. They are entitled to syndicate the loan or bond issue, and may be referred to as the "lead underwriter". This is because this entity bears the risk of being able to sell the underlying securities/debt or the...
, guitar, vocals - Felton JarvisFelton JarvisFelton Jarvis, , produced most of Elvis Presley's recordings from 1966-1977.He also released several singles in the late 1950s and early 1960s...
– Producer - The ImperialsThe ImperialsThe Imperials are an American Christian music group that has been around for over 45 years. Originating as a southern gospel quartet, the innovative group would become pioneers of contemporary Christian music in the 1960s. There have been many changes for the band in membership and musical styles...
– Vocals - David BriggsDavid Briggs (American musician)David Briggs is an American keyboardist, record producer, arranger, composer and studio owner....
– Organ, piano - James BurtonJames BurtonJames Burton is an American guitarist. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 2001 , Burton has also been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame...
– Guitar - Kenny ButtreyKenny ButtreyAaron Kenneth Buttrey was an American drummer and arranger. According to CMT, he was "one of the most influential session musicians in Nashville history"....
– Drums - Jerry CarriganJerry CarriganJerry Carrigan is an American drummer and record producer born 13 September 1943 in Florence, Alabama. He first achieved widespread recognition by being part of the first wave of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section and later as a session musician in Nashville, Tennessee for over 3 decades...
– Drums - Joe Esposito – Guitar
- Charlie HodgeCharlie Hodge (guitarist)Charles Franklin Hodge , better known as Charlie Hodge, was an American singer, vocal coach and musician who was a confidant and associate of Elvis Presley.- Early music career :...
– Guitar - Ginger Holladay – Vocals
- Millie KirkhamMillie KirkhamMildred 'Millie' Kirkham is an American singer who was featured on many classic hit recordings from the mid 1950s through the 1980s.-Early life:Kirkham was born in Nashville, Tennessee...
– Vocals - Charlie McCoyCharlie McCoyCharles "Charlie" Ray McCoy is an American musician noted for his harmonica playing. In his career, McCoy has backed several notable musicians including Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Tom Astor, Elvis Presley and Ween. He has also recorded thirty-seven studio albums, including fourteen for Monument Records...
– Organ, Piano - Sonja Montgomery – Vocals
- Joe Moscheo – Organ, Piano
- Al Pachucki – Engineer
- June PageJune PageJune Page is a British actress, best known for her role as Sally in the 1970s television drama Survivors.Her other TV credits include: Doctor Who , Brideshead Revisited, Casualty, The Bill and Bad Girls....
– Vocals - Norbert Putman – Bass
- Temple Riser – Vocals
- Chip Young – Guitar
Certifications
| Region | Provider | Certification(s) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | RIAA | Platinum |