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Where to listen to Elvis Presley gospel songs

Elvis Presley was one of the most iconic singers to come out of the 20th century, whose legacy continues to thrive today. Famed for songs like Jailhouse Rock, Suspicious Minds and In The Ghetto, he was a true legend of rock and roll. Read on to find out where to listen to Elvis' gospel songs.

About the king

What can be said about the king of Rock and Roll that hasn't already been said before? Born on 8th January 1935, Elvis Aaron Presley captured the hearts of the planet with an infectious fusion of African-American music, accompanied by his chiselled good looks, sharp wit and enviable hip shaking.
Popularity trend Elvis shot to fame, following the release of his first single, That's All Right (a blues cover written by Arthur Crudup), in 1954 and from then on, never looked back. Regarded as one of the most influential figures of the 20th Century, throughout his career, the king produced records that encompassed a wide range of genres, from country to blues and gospel to rockabilly. Sadly for the world of popular culture, aged only 42, Elvis passed away on 16th August 1977, however his music and legend live on.

Where to listen to the gospel songs of Elvis

Gospel songs
From an early age, Elvis had always been influenced by gospel music and during his career recordings of Amazing Grace, Crying in the Chapel and You'll Never Walk Alone became firm favourites with fans. There are many places, where it is possible to listen to Elvis Presley gospel songs. Last.fm
One of the largest databases of music can be found at Last.fm and here, it is possible to search for and listen to all of your favourite Elvis songs.
After registering for free, you can choose from a vast selection and create a playlist to return to at a later day.
YouTube Another popular place for listening to songs by Elvis Presley is via YouTube (YouTube.com). Not only can you listen to the King's gospel songs, but you can also watch accompanying videos of live shows and studio recordings.
Radio stations For die-hard Elvis fans, it is also possible to listen to the legend's music 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Due to his immense popularity, numerous radio stations commit to playing nothing, but Elvis all day long. Elvisradio on Siriusxm (Siriusxm.com) offer 24/7 Elvis live direct from Graceland.
Elvis Express Radio
Elvis Express Radio (Elvis-express.com) also proclaims to non-stop Elvis, including everything from gospel to the latest news from the Elvis community. BBC Furthermore, documentaries like 'Elvis: Gospel According to the King' can be heard on the BBC (Bbc.co.uk) as part of the Elvis Season.

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