Introduction
“He Is My Everything” is a gospel song written by Dallas Frazier and popularized by Elvis Presley. The song is a reimagined version of Frazier’s earlier country hit, “There Goes My Everything,” which was originally recorded by Ferlin Husky in 1965 and gained widespread acclaim through Jack Greene’s 1966 rendition. The original song narrates the sorrow of losing a loved one, but Frazier transformed it into a gospel piece, shifting the focus to a spiritual relationship.
Elvis Presley recorded “He Is My Everything” on June 9, 1971, at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee. This session was part of the recording for his seventeenth studio album, “He Touched Me,” which was released in April 1972. The album marked Elvis’s third and final studio gospel album and showcased his deep-rooted passion for gospel music.
“He Touched Me” was well-received, earning Elvis his second of three Grammy Awards and achieving Platinum certification by the RIAA. The album’s success underscored Elvis’s versatility and his ability to connect with audiences through spiritual themes.
“He Is My Everything” stands as a testament to Elvis Presley’s profound connection to gospel music and his talent for conveying deep spiritual messages through his performances.