Just a Little Talk With Jesus
Elvis Presley
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I once was lost in sin but Jesus took me in Well then a little light from heaven healed my soul Well, he bathed my heart in love, and wrote my name above Well just a little talk with my Jesus gonna it right We'll just have a little talk with Jesus We're gonna tell Him all about our troubles He will hear our fainted cry He will answer by and by Oh well, when you feel a little prayer wheel turning And you will know a little fire is burnin' You will find a little talk with Jesus makes it right You may have doubts and fears Your eye be filled with tears Oh well my Jesus is a friend who watches day and night Well he wrote my name above, and he bathed my heart in love Oh well just a little talk with my Jesus gonna make it right Let us have a little talk with my Jesus Please let us tell Him all about our troubles He will hear our faintest cry He will answer by and by Now when you feel a little prayer wheel turning You'll know just a little fire is burnin' And have a little talk with my Jesus gonna makes it right Well you may have doubts and fears Your eye be filled with tears Oh well now my Jesus is a friend who watches day and night Well you go to Him in prayer He answers my every prayer Oh well just a little talk with my Jesus gonna makes it right Now let us have a little talk with my Jesus Tell Him all about our troubles He will hear our faintest cry And I know he's gonna answer by and by Now when you feel a little prayer wheel turning You'll know a little fire is burnin' And have a little talk with my Jesus gonna makes it right Make it right
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Written by: CLEAVANT DERRICKS
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Just a Little Talk with Jesus" by Elvis Presley is classified as a Gospel song, reflecting Presley's deep involvement and influence in the genre.
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Original ArtistWhile Elvis Presley's rendition is famous, the song was originally written and performed by Cleavant Derricks, a renowned gospel music songwriter and musician from the United States.
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Elvis' Gospel AlbumThe song was included in the compilation gospel album by Elvis Presley named "Amazing Grace: His Greatest Sacred Songs", which released in 1994.
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Live PerformanceElvis's performance of "Just a Little Talk with Jesus" was recorded in 1970 during a rehearsal for one of his Las Vegas shows. This spontaneous live recording showcased his deep roots in gospel music.
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Role in Elvis' CareerWhile Elvis Presley is more widely known for his rock 'n' roll songs, his rendition of gospel numbers like "Just a Little Talk with Jesus" displays his versatility and wide vocal range.
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Grammy AwardsThough "Just a Little Talk with Jesus" specifically didn't win a Grammy, Presley won his only three Grammy Awards for his gospel music performances.
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Religious BackgroundThe song reflects Elvis Presley's strong Christian faith and his fondness for gospel music. He grew up listening to such music in church and in regional gospel singing conventions.
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Inspirational AspectFans and critics consider "Just a Little Talk with Jesus" as one of Elvis' most powerful and moving performances, often leaving listeners inspired and spiritually uplifted.
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Cultural ImpactElvis Presley singing "Just a Little Talk with Jesus" contributes to bridging the gap between Derricks' gospel sound and the mainstream music industry, thereby signifying his pivotal role in the cultural development of music.
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Musical StyleThis song showcases the distinctive blend of pop, country, and gospel styles that marked Presley's music and contributed to his unique place in the music history.
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