Swing Down Sweet Chariot
Elvis Presley
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Why don't you swing down sweet chariot Stop and let me ride Swing down chariot Stop and let me ride Rock me lord, rock me lord Calm and easy Well I've got a home on the other side Why don't you swing down sweet chariot Stop and let me ride Swing down chariot Stop and let me ride Rock me lord, rock me lord Calm and easy Well I've got a home on the other side Well, well, well, well, well, well Ezekiel went down in the middle of a field He saw an angel workin' on a chariot wheel Wasn't so particular 'bout the chariot wheel Just wanted to see how a chariot feel Why don't you swing down sweet chariot Stop and let me ride Swing down chariot Stop and let me ride Rock me lord, rock me lord Calm and easy Well I've got a home on the other side Well, well, well Ezekiel went down and he got on board Chariot went a bumpin' on down the road Zeke wasn't so particular 'bout the bumpin' of the road Just wanted to lay down his heavy load Why don't you swing down sweet chariot Stop and let me ride Swing down chariot Stop and let me ride Rock me lord, rock me lord Calm and easy Well I've got a home on the other side Well I got a father in the promised land Ain't no more stoppin' till I shake his hand Rock me lord, rock me lord Calm and easy I've got a home on the other side Why don't you swing down sweet chariot Stop and let me ride Swing down chariot Stop and let me ride Rock me lord, rock me lord Calm and easy Well I've got a home on the other side
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Swing Down Sweet Chiarot" by Elvis Presley and The Jordanaires is a gospel song. It is based on an African American spiritual song.
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Album VariationThe song was featured on the album “His Hand in Mine by Elvis Presley” which was released in 1960. It was the first of three gospel music albums that Elvis would release.
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CollaborationAlong with Elvis Presley, the song also features the vocal harmonizing group, The Jordanaires. This group worked with Elvis on many songs, contributing to the distinctive sound and successful career of the King of Rock and Roll.
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Song Inspiration“Swing Down Sweet Chariot” carries strong religious undertones, reflecting Presley’s own deep religious beliefs and his upbringing in the Pentecostal church.
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Song OriginThe original song “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” which inspired this Presley rendition is an American Negro spiritual. Its origin dates back to before the American Civil War.
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American CultureDespite its spiritual origins, Presley’s version of “Swing Down Sweet Chariot” played an important role in popularizing gospel music within mainstream American culture.
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Live Performances"Swing Down Sweet Chariot" was one of the songs performed by Presley during his famous ’68 Comeback Special.
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Film AppearanceThe song made an appearance in the 1969 film "The Trouble with Girls," starring Elvis Presley.
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Recording SiteThe song was recorded at the RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Song Duration"Swing Down Sweet Chariot" has a running time of 2 minutes and 33 seconds.
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Other VersionsGiven its cultural significance and popularity, the song has been covered by numerous artists, but Presley’s version stands out due to his unique vocal style and musical arrangements.
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