He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Music

This link to Youtube only has the end of the program.   However I saw the entire program on PBS and then also on Bing.  It is amazing the love Elvis had for gospel music, and in turn the Lord in general.  This movie documents how he was influenced by this music growing up in Nashville, both gospel and Black gospel were part of his growing up years.
It goes on to talk about how he would insist on making gospel recordings, sang a gospel song on the Ed Sullivan Show, and was a true devotee.  Quite often he would do two shows.  However then he would retire to his room where the musicians in his group, and himself, would entertain until dawn, singing mostly gospel songs.

Music Review: Brilliant Elvis Love Songs & Gospel favorites

I must admit the gospel favorites appeal to me more than the love song.  However this C.D. includes "Now or Never" which is a song that moves me and is a favorite.  Of the gospel songs I would personal recommend "Joshua Fit the Battle" and "I Believe in the Man in the Sky."  I like the feel of this music.  It is not the diet of rock and roll but more a gospel, jazzy kind of feel.

Christmas Music Review: Casting Crowns: Peace on Earth

This is a selection of Christmas music available through You Tube.  I enjoyed some of the renditions this group offerred of some classic Christmas songs, particularly "O Come All Ye Faithful," "Silent Night," "Away in a Manger" and "Little Jesus Boy."  I don't particularly like their version of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" or "Joy to the World."  New song I like is "While You Were Sleeping."

Oh, little town of Bethlehem
Looks like another silent night
Above your deep and dreamless sleep
A giant star lights up the sky

And while youre lying in the dark
There shines an everlasting light
For the King has left His throne
And is sleeping in a manger tonight, tonight

"Come O Come Emmanuel" is an instrumental.

Music Review: Kristy Starling: Kristy Starling (2003)

Christian music can be so relaxing, and the words can mean so much.  Kristy has a very nice singing voice, and brings lots of emotion.  I especially found the choruses appealing.  Singing of the Lord she says,

WATER

I don’t know what I’d do

I couldn’t go one day without You

You are like water to me. 

MUST HAVE BEEN ANGELS

It must have been angels who carried me

When I was too weak to lift my feet

When I was too blind to clearly see

Heavenly lights shined down for me

It must have been angels.

I NEED YOU 

I need You like water

like breath, like rain

I need you like mercy

From heaven’s gate

There’s a freedom in Your arms

That carries me through

I need you

The song I enjoyed the most was “Broken”  In this song Kristy puts her heart on display, and sings with incredible emotion.  “Cause I’m, I’m broken And I’m ready for You to pick up the pieces.”  Aren’t we all broken, and come short of the mark.  It is the Lord picking up the pieces, and carrying us home that feels us with joy, and gives of the hope of eternal life.