"I'm Gonna Walk Dem Golden Stairs"

[Juan Luis]

First released by The Jordanaires RCA 20-4607, in March 1952. Written by Culley Holt, bass singer of the group (1948-1954). Recorded during the "His Hand In Mine" album sessions on October 31, 1960 at RCA Studio B- Nashville, with Bill Porter behind the console. Elvis nailed the master was on the first take of five. Another fine rousing Gospel tune. I love it!

Note: Freddy Bienstok assumed the well-known Gospel song was in the public domain. Gordon Stoker knew otherwise (Ben Speer publishing) and called his friend ex-Jordanaire to keep quiet until the record came out to avoid the co-publishing deal with Hill and Range. This info taken from "A life In Music". So it makes perfect sense the early pressing of the record label (pictured below) shows Trad. Arr. By Elvis Presley. Later pressings show the rightful credit to Culley Holt. Culley Holt first name has been misspelt (and or artistic name change) as "Cully Holt" from song sheet, to RCA label, to book(s). The title of the song has varied as well.











.[/youtube]Early version by The Howell Brothers Trio.
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[bajo]

His Hand In Mine is one of the finest albums ever released with the name Elvis on it! Everything about it is high class, include the single Crying In The Chapel too. I love those spirituals, the voice , the beat and the overall arrangement including the Jordanaires.

[jurasic1968]

Absolutely. A great album.

[MikeFromHolland]

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This gospel swings. I like it!

A version by J.D. Sumner and The Stamps:

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[ElvisFan3577]

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This gospel swings. I like it!

A version by J.D. Sumner and The Stamps:

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A very enjoyable version, thanks!

However, I can't help noticing Ed Enoch pulling the gentleman to his right back by the arm and shaking his head towards the end of the video. I wonder was he doing something he shouldn't?

[jetblack]

'His Hand In Mine' is one superb album and I'm not religious.

The singing is sublime.

My favourite has to be 'Milky White Way'.

Andy

[MikeFromHolland]

I can't help noticing Ed Enoch pulling the gentleman to his right back by the arm and shaking his head towards the end of the video. I wonder was he doing something he shouldn't?

Didn't notice it the first time, now I did. You're right. Guess he stepped a few steps upfront, which Ed didn't like: "Hey, you're not Elvis . Come back here!".

[Juan Luis]

I can't help noticing Ed Enoch pulling the gentleman to his right back by the arm and shaking his head towards the end of the video. I wonder was he doing something he shouldn't?

Didn't notice it the first time, now I did. You're right. Guess he stepped a few steps upfront, which Ed didn't like: "Hey, you're not Elvis . Come back here!".

"We are a group. Don't go solo on us now!"

[colonel snow]

Other versions:

00-00-51 - Crusaders Quartet (Bibletone 4011);
00-07-55 - Statesmen Qt (Statesmen 1073);
00-03-60 - remake by Statesmen Quartet (LP).


colonel snow

[Hard Rocker]

'His Hand In Mine' is one superb album and I'm not religious.

The singing is sublime.

My favourite has to be 'Milky White Way'.

Andy

I have to agree, Andy. I suggest that if this particularly track had been re-done with secular lyrics and released as a single it may well have been a global smash and yet another well-known Presley classic. I'd take it every time over the likes of Good Luck Charm, etc. from around the same era.

[egilj]

I can't help noticing Ed Enoch pulling the gentleman to his right back by the arm and shaking his head towards the end of the video. I wonder was he doing something he shouldn't?

Didn't notice it the first time, now I did. You're right. Guess he stepped a few steps upfront, which Ed didn't like: "Hey, you're not Elvis . Come back here!".

"We are a group. Don't go solo on us now!"

It's just for laughs. He started to "walk them golden stairs" right away. Not that funny though - nevertheless a great version!

[colonel snow]

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This gospel swings. I like it!

A version by J.D. Sumner and The Stamps:

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In these Bill Gaither Homecoming video's you'll find a lot of singers admired by Elvis like Hovie Lister - Jake Hess - J.D. Sumner - James Blackwood and many more. Many of the gospel songs sung by Elvis you'll find there performed by these gospel singers.


colonel snow

[Juan Luis]

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[Chris Roberts]

The first time I heard 'I'm Gonna Walk Dem Golden Stairs' was whilst on a swing in a park, and it came on the transistor radio. I liked it straight away and thought "wow religion to a rock'n'roll beat". After that we soon purchased the 'His Hand In Mine' album which soon became a favourite, and still is, although I would now consider myself an atheist. Even though I am not a believer, I do enjoy the vast majority of his sacred performances as he sings them with such sincerity and passion.

[Juan Luis]

The first time I heard 'I'm Gonna Walk Dem Golden Stairs' was whilst on a swing in a park, and it came on the transistor radio. I liked it straight away and thought "wow religion to a rock'n'roll beat". After that we soon purchased the 'His Hand In Mine' album which soon became a favourite, and still is, although I would now consider myself an atheist. Even though I am not a believer, I do enjoy the vast majority of his sacred performances as he sings them with such sincerity and passion.

Same here.

[Davelee]

The Song is great and so is the His Hand In Mine album. He sings superb on this album - i think it's his best gospel album, better then the other two that came after it.

[jurasic1968]

Agree 100%, Davelee.

[ElvisFan3577]

I can't help noticing Ed Enoch pulling the gentleman to his right back by the arm and shaking his head towards the end of the video. I wonder was he doing something he shouldn't?

Didn't notice it the first time, now I did. You're right. Guess he stepped a few steps upfront, which Ed didn't like: "Hey, you're not Elvis . Come back here!".

[Jamie]

I'm not religious either but do feel an almost emotional attachment to the songs because they are just so sincere and beautifully performed and arranged. I think How great Thou art is also a masterpiece. Elvis showed just how awesome he was when faced with a concept album that he believed in. If only we had other concept albums but that's a different thread. Great post.

Jamie

[Juan Luis]

I'm not religious either but do feel an almost emotional attachment to the songs because they are just so sincere and beautifully performed and arranged. I think How great Thou art is also a masterpiece. Elvis showed just how awesome he was when faced with a concept album that he believed in. If only we had other concept albums but that's a different thread. Great post.

Jamie

Very much agree!