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"His hand in mine" è il dodicesimo album di Elvis Presley, uscito nel novembre del 1960.
Come si può intuire dal titolo, il disco contiene canzoni di carattere religioso. Fu il primo dei tre album gospel che Elvis avrebbe pubblicato. Nonostante egli sia conosciuto, e passato alla storia, per la fondamentale impronta lasciata nella storia del rock (molti dicono che ne sia l'artefice, ma dopo 60 anni è ancora in corso un dibattito) egli fortunatamente si cimentò in ballate che mettessero in risalto la sua voce nera. E questo album ne è un notevole esempio.
Fecero parte di questa session anche due hit come "Surrender" e "Crying in the chapel" ma la prima vide la luce l'anno dopo, e la seconda nel 1965. Se avrete voglia di ascoltare questo album, vi ritroverete catapultati in un'altra dimensione, in un altro secolo, in un altro mondo. Con la voce di Elvis che sembrerà accarezzarvi dolcemente, e le canzoni riusciranno, anche solo per un istante a farvi sentire vicino a Dio. O ad un'entità superiore. Per poi riportarvi giù e capire che se vi guardate intorno, al giorno d'oggi è difficile trovare qualcosa che sappia scaldarti il cuore come questo disco sa fare.
Tra le 12 canzoni troverete un paio di episodi dal richiamo fortemente rockabilly, che sembrano essere parenti di alcuni singoli degli anni '50: ovvero "Milky white way" e "Joshua fit the battle".
La durata complessiva dell'album è di 28 minuti. Riuscirete a dedicare meno di mezz'ora della vostra giornata frenetica all'ascolto di questa meraviglia? Io ve lo auguro davvero.
Alla prossima.
Tracklist
Lato A
1) His hand in mine
2) I'm gonna walk dem golden stairs
3) In my father's house4) Milky white way
5) Known only to him
6) I believe in the man in the sky
Lato B
7) Joshua fit the battle
8) He knows just what I need
9) Swing down sweet chariot
10) Mansion over the hilltop
11) If we never meet again
12) Working on the building
Elenco tracce e testi
07 Joshua Fit the Battle (02:40)
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Jericho Jericho
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
And the walls come tumbling down
God knows that
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Jericho Jericho
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
And the walls come tumbling down
Good morning sister Mary
Good morning brother John
Well I wanna stop and talk with you
Wanna tell you how I come along
I know you've heard about Joshua
He was the son of Nun
He never stopped his work until
Until the work was done
God knows that
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Jericho Jericho
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
And the walls come tumbling down
You may talk about your men of Gideon
You may brag about your men of Saul
There's none like good old Joshua
At the battle of Jericho
Up to the walls of Jericho
He marched with spear in hand
Go blow them ram horns, Joshua cried
'Cause the battle is in my hands
God knows that
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Jericho Jericho
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
And the walls come tumbling down
You may talk about your men of Gideon
You may brag about your king of Saul
There none like Joshua
At the battle of Jericho
They tell me, great God that Joshua's spear
Was well nigh twelve feet long
And upon his hip was a double edged sword
And his mouth was a gospel horn
Yet bold and brave he stood
Salvation in his hand
Go blow them ram horns Joshua cried
'Cause the devil can't do you no harm
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Jericho Jericho
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
And the walls come tumbling down
Up to the walls of Jericho
He marched with spear in hand
Go blow them ram horns, Joshua cried
'Cause the battle is in my hands
Then the lamb ram sheep horns began to blow
The trumpets began to sound
Old Joshua shouted glory
And the walls came tumblin' down
God knows that
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Jericho Jericho
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
And the walls come tumbling down
10 Mansion Over the Hilltop (02:57)
I'm satisfied with just a cottage below
A little silver and a little gold
But in that city where the ransomed will shine
I want a gold one that's silver lined
I've got a mansion just over the hilltop
In that bright land where we'll never grow old
And some day yonder we will never more wander
But walk on streets that are purest gold
Don't think me poor or deserted or lonely
I'm not discouraged I'm heaven bound
I'm but a pilgrim in search of the city
I want a mansion, a harp and a crown
I've got a mansion just over the hilltop
In that bright land where we'll never grow old
And some day yonder we will never more wander
But walk on streets that are purest gold
13 (There'll Be) Peace in the Valley (For Me) (03:24)
Oh well, I'm tired and so weary
But I must go alone
Till the lord comes and calls, calls me away, oh yes
Well the morning's so bright
And the lamp is alight
And the night, night is as black as the sea, oh yes
There will be peace in the valley for me, some day
There will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord I pray
There'll be no sadness, no sorrow
No trouble, trouble I see
There will be peace in the valley for me, for me
Well the bear will be gentle
And the wolves will be tame
And the lion shall lay down by the lamb, oh yes
And the beasts from the wild
Shall be lit by a child
And I'll be changed, changed from this creature that I am, oh yes
There will be peace in the valley for me, some day
There will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord I pray
There'll be no sadness, no sorrow
No trouble, trouble I see
There will be peace in the valley for me, for me
14 It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) (03:57)
(Words & music by Stuart Hamblin)
The chimes of time ring out the news,
Another day is through.
Someone slipped and fell.
Was that someone you?
You may have longed for added strength,
Your courage to renew.
Do not be disheartened,
For I have news for you.
It is no secret what God can do.
What He's done for others, He'll do for you.
With arms wide open, He'll pardon you.
It is no secret what God can do.
There is no night for in His light
You'll never walk alone.
Always feel at home,
Wherever you may go.
There is no power can conquer you
While God is on your side.
Take Him at His promise,
Don't run away and hide.
It is no secret what God can do.
What He's done for others, He'll do for you.
With arms wide open, He'll pardon you.
It is no secret what God can do.
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15 I Believe (02:06)
I believe for every drop of rain that falls
A flower grows
I believe that somewhere in the darkest night
A candle glows
I believe for everyone who goes astray, someone will come
To show the way
I believe, I believe
I believe above a storm the smallest prayer
Can still be heard
I believe that someone in the great somewhere
Hears every word
Everytime I hear a new born baby cry,
Or touch a leaf or see the sky
Then I know why, I believe
Everytime I hear a new born baby cry,
Or touch a leaf or see the sky
Then I know why, I believe
16 Take My Hand, Precious Lord (03:17)
Precious lord, take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I'm tired, I'm weak, I'm lone
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious lord, lead me home
When my way grows drear precious lord linger near
When my light is almost gone
Hear my cry, hear my call
Hold my hand lest I fall
Take my hand precious lord, lead me home
When the darkness appears and the night draws near
And the day is past and gone
At the river I stand
Guide my feet, hold my hand
Take my hand precious lord, lead me home
Precious lord, take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I'm tired, I'm weak, I'm lone
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious lord, lead me home
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