Elvis Presley – You Gave Me A Mountain

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“You Gave Me a Mountain” was written by country singer-songwriter Marty Robbins in the 1960s. It has been recorded by many artists, including Robbins himself, but the highest-charting version of the song was by Frankie Laine in 1969. Laine’s version peaked at #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was the final Top 40 hit of his long career.

Elvis Presley recorded “You Gave Me a Mountain” on January 12, 1973, during rehearsals for his Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite concert. The song was performed live at the Honolulu International Center Arena on January 14, 1973, and broadcast live to over 1 billion people around the world.

Elvis’s version of “You Gave Me a Mountain” is a powerful and moving performance. He delivers the song with his signature passion and intensity, and his vocals are simply stunning. The song was a highlight of the Aloha from Hawaii concert and remains one of Elvis’s most beloved gospel recordings.

Elvis’s version of “You Gave Me a Mountain” was not released as a single during his lifetime, but it was included on the Aloha from Hawaii album, which was released in March 1973. The album was a huge commercial success, reaching #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and becoming the best-selling live album of all time.

In 1977, Elvis’s version of “You Gave Me a Mountain” was released as a single as part of the RCA Camden series of gospel recordings. The single reached #23 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.

Elvis’s version of “You Gave Me a Mountain” has been covered by many other artists over the years, including Johnny Cash, Bill Gaither, and the Oak Ridge Boys. It remains a popular gospel song and is often performed at church services and other religious events.

“You Gave Me a Mountain” is a beautiful and inspiring song that celebrates the power of faith and the strength of the human spirit. It is a testament to Elvis’s artistry and versatility that he was able to deliver such a moving performance of this sacred hymn.

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Here are the lyrics of the song!

Born in the heat of the desert
My mother died giving me life
Deprived of the love of a father
Blamed for the loss of his wife
You know Lord I’ve been in a prison
For something that I never done
It’s been one hill after another
I’ve climbed them all one by oneBut this time, Lord you gave me a mountain
A mountain you know I may never climb
It isn’t just a hill any longer
You gave me a mountain this timeMy woman got tired of heartaches
Tired of the grief and the strife
So tired of working for nothing
Just tired of being my wife
She took my one ray of sunshine
She took my pride and my joy
She took my reason for living
She took my small baby boy

But this time, Lord you gave me a mountain
A mountain you know I may never climb
It isn’t just a hill any longer
You gave me a mountain this time