He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of (2-DVD)

Long before Elvis was heralded as the king of rock 'n' roll, he was a faithful fan of gospel music. Although it was instrumental in shaping his spiritual life as well as his career, no documentary has truly chronicled this facet of his life...until now. This 2-DVD set features more than 30 of Elvis' gospel recordings and never-before-seen footage. This 3-hour collection, filled with personal stories by those who knew him well, goes behind the scenes of Elvis' career. Examine Elvis' 30-year friendship with gospel legend J.D. Sumner. Learn of the controversy surrounding his performance of "Peace in the Valley" on the Ed Sullivan Show. Hear the surprising story behind the recording of his signature hymn "How Great Thou Art"... and so much more.

Elvis is known for being the King of Rock 'n Roll, but there was, in fact, a spiritual side to him. Some of his later pop hits were definitely tinged with a gospel feel, but on this amazing release, Elvis performs over thirty pure gospel songs. Along with beautifully moving performances, HE TOUCHED ME also provides insight into the King's life and personality. In interviews with friends, Elvis becomes a more fully formed man, emerging from the two-dimensional caricature that the general public will recognize.