Elvis Presley – Put Your Hand In The Hand

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“Put Your Hand in the Hand” is a gospel song written by Gene MacLellan, a Canadian singer-songwriter. It was first recorded by Ocean, a Canadian band, in 1971 and released as their debut single. The song became a hit in Canada and the United States, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Elvis Presley recorded his version of “Put Your Hand in the Hand” on October 2, 1971, at RCA’s Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee. The song was produced by Felton Jarvis and featured backing vocals by the Imperials Quartet. Presley’s version of the song was released as the B-side to his single “I’m Leavin’”, but it quickly became a fan favorite.

“Put Your Hand in the Hand” is a simple but powerful song about the importance of faith and community. The lyrics speak of the comfort and strength that can be found in coming together to worship God and support one another. The song’s message of hope and unity resonated with listeners during a time of social and political unrest in the early 1970s.

Presley’s version of “Put Your Hand in the Hand” was included on his 1972 album He Touched Me. The album was a commercial success, reaching number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. It also became Presley’s first gospel album to win a Grammy Award, taking home the prize for Best Inspirational Performance.

“Put Your Hand in the Hand” became a staple of Presley’s live shows in the 1970s. He often performed the song during his gospel concerts, and it was often featured on his televised specials. The song’s popularity helped to introduce Presley’s gospel music to a new audience.

Presley’s version of “Put Your Hand in the Hand” has been covered by many artists over the years, including Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and Neil Diamond. It remains a popular song at weddings, funerals, and other religious gatherings.

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Here are the lyrics of the song: “Put Your Hand In The Hand”

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Put your hand in the hand of the man who stilled the water
Put your hand in the hand of the man who calmed the sea
Take a look at yourself and you can look at others differently
By putting your hand in the hand of the man from GalileeEvery time I look into the holy book I wanna tremble
When I read about the part where the carpenter cleared the temple
For the buyers and the sellers were no different fellers than what I profess to be
And it causes me shame to know I’m not the gal that I should be

Put your hand in the hand of the man who stilled the water
Put your hand in the hand of the man who calmed the sea
Take a look at yourself and you can look at others differently
By putting your hand in the hand of the man from Galilee

Momma taught me how to pray before I reached the age of seven
When I’m down on my knees, that’s when I’m close to heaven
Daddy lived his life with two kids and a wife; you do what you must do
But he showed me enough of what it takes to get you through

Put your hand in the hand of the man who stilled the water
Put your hand in the hand of the man who calmed the sea
Take a look at yourself and you can look at others differently
By putting your hand in the hand of the man from Galilee