Elvis Presley, How Great Thou Art Live 1977 | DIRECT × 2026 |

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".

: Notable 1977 live renditions occurred in Charlotte, NC (Feb 20), Amarillo, TX (March 24), and Knoxville, TN (May 20). Elvis Presley, How Great Thou Art Live 1977

: For Elvis, gospel was a "place of solace" and a "confession of faith" rather than just a performance. Reviewers at the time, such as those from

: Despite being physically frail, he delivered the hymn with a "stirring powerful top A" and soaring high notes that moved audiences to tears. : Despite being physically frail, he delivered the

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

: The special used footage from two shows: Omaha, Nebraska (June 19, 1977) and Rapid City, South Dakota (June 21, 1977).