Elvis Presley, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, left an indelible mark on the world of music with his powerful and captivating performances.
In 1972, he added another jewel to his crown with a rendition of “America the Beautiful.” This timeless song, originally written by Katharine Lee Bates and Samuel A. Ward, is a heartfelt ode to the beauty and unity of the United States.
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When Elvis Presley, with his distinctive voice and charismatic stage presence, took on this patriotic anthem, he delivered a performance that remains etched in the hearts of millions.
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- Elvis Presley’s version of “America the Beautiful” was performed live at the “Aloha from Hawaii” concert, which was broadcast to over a billion viewers worldwide, making it one of the most-watched television events in history.
- Presley’s rendition of this patriotic classic is known for its emotional resonance and the way he transformed it into a rock ‘n’ roll ballad, making it uniquely his own.
- Elvis’ recording of “America the Beautiful” became synonymous with his love for his country and his desire to spread a message of unity and peace.
“America the Beautiful”
O beautiful for spacious skies
For amber waves of grain
For purple mountain majesties
Above thy fruited plain
America, America
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea
For beautiful, for spacious skies
For amber waves of grain
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crowned thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crowned thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!
America!