Elvis Presley, How Great Thou Art Live 1977 Apr 2026

: The Omaha performance of "How Great Thou Art" is considered the final professionally recorded live version of the song.

: 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

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". : The Omaha performance of "How Great Thou

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

: For Elvis, gospel was a "place of solace" and a "confession of faith" rather than just a performance.

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