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Elvis Presley's rendition of "How Great Thou Art" is a powerful, spiritual masterpiece. It starts with soft, reverent devotion and builds into a booming, emotional climax. Backed by a massive choir, Elvis pours his heart into the lyrics. He showcases his famous operatic range, ending with a famously breathtaking high note. Here are the key details of his performance: The Style: It is a blend of gospel, traditional hymn, and country. Elvis grew up singing in church, so he performs it as a personal talk with God rather than just a stage song. The Arrangements: He recorded it in May 1966 in Nashville, Tennessee. It featured a huge lineup of backup singers, including his idol Jake Hess, giving the track a massive, angelic sound. The Success: The song was the title track of his 1967 Grammy-winning album. Elvis also used it as a major closing act in his live shows. In fact, his live version sung in Memphis in 1974 won him his second Grammy for the track.