Kris Kristofferson – Jesus Was a Capricorn (Owed to John Prine)
Introduction and Short Summary of the Song Released in 1972 as the title track of his fourth studio album, Jesus Was a Capricorn (Owed to John Prine), this song represents…
Elvis Presley – Edge of Reality (1968)
Introduction and Short Summary of the Song Released in 1968 as part of the soundtrack for the film Live a Little, Love a Little, “Edge of Reality” is one of…
Elvis Presley – Suppose (1968)
Introduction and Short Summary of the Song Recorded in May 1966 during a session at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Elvis Presley’s rendition of Bob Dylan’s “Tomorrow Is a Long…
Elvis Presley – Tomorrow Is a Long Time (1966)
Introduction and Short Summary of the Song Recorded in May 1966 during a session at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Elvis Presley’s rendition of Bob Dylan’s “Tomorrow Is a Long…
Elvis Presley – I’ll Hold You in My Heart (1969)
Introduction and Short Summary of the Song Recorded in early 1969 at American Sound Studio in Memphis, “I’ll Hold You in My Heart (Till I Can Hold You in My…
Elvis Presley – It’s Over (1973)
Introduction and Short Summary of the Song Released as a single in 1973, “It’s Over” is one of Elvis Presley’s most powerful breakup ballads. Originally written and recorded by Jimmie…
Elvis Presley – His Hand in Mine (1960)
Introduction and Short Summary of the Song Released in 1960 as the title track of Elvis Presley’s first full gospel album His Hand in Mine, this song is a tender…
Elvis Presley – Swing Down Sweet Chariot (1960)
Introduction and Short Summary of the Song Recorded by Elvis Presley in 1960 and included on his gospel-influenced album His Hand in Mine, “Swing Down Sweet Chariot” is a joyful,…
Elvis Presley – Take My Hand, Precious Lord (1957)
Introduction and Short Summary of the Song Recorded in 1957 and released on his Peace in the Valley EP, Elvis Presley’s version of “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” is one…
Elvis Presley – Peace in the Valley (1957)
Introduction and Short Summary of the Song Released in 1957, Elvis Presley’s recording of “Peace in the Valley” marked a significant moment in his career, showing audiences that the young…