The track was the last of seven songs recorded during an impromptu session where Elvis sat at the piano and poured out a heartfelt, unrehearsed performance.
Elvis Presley's rendition of is a cornerstone of his gospel catalog, recorded at RCA's Studio B in Nashville on September 11, 1967. Though originally a secular show tune from the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel , Elvis's interpretation transformed it into a sacred anthem of hope and resilience. Recording and Release
: It was later released as the title track of the 1971 budget compilation album You'll Never Walk Alone on the RCA Camden label.
Unlike more theatrical versions, Elvis's rendition is often described as "stripped down and raw".
