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CRYING IN THE CHAPEL
This song was written by Artie Glenn.
It was a country hit for his son Darrell Glenn in 1953 and later an R&B hit for The Orioles.
It was also recorded by The Statesmen. Even Elvis' girlfriend Anita Wood recorded the song in 1957.
Elvis recorded it on October 30, 1960 at RCA Studio B in Nashville.
It was at the end of a very long and productive day of recording the gospel album "His Hand In Mine".
Musicians on the session were: Scotty Moore, Hank Garland and Elvis (all on guitar); Bob Moore (bass);
D.J. Fontana and Buddy Harman (both on drums); Floyd Cramer (piano) and Boots Randolph (saxophone).
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Crying in the Chapel
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by:
Arthur Glenn
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You saw me crying in the chapel.
The tears I shed were tears of joy
I know the meaning of contentment
Now I am happy with the Lord
Just a plain and simple chapel
Where humble people go to pray
I pray the Lord that I'll grow stronger
As I live from day to day
I've searched and I've searched
But I couldn't find
No way on earth
To gain peace of mind
Now I'm happy in the chapel
Where people are of one accord
We gather in the chapel
Just to sing and praise the Lord
Ev'ry sinner looks for something
That will put his heart at ease
There is only one true answer
He must get down on his knees
Meet your neighbor in the chapel
Join with him in tears of joy
You'll know the meaning of contentment
Then you'll be happy with the Lord
You'll search and you'll search
But you'll never find
No way on earth
To gain peace of mind
Take your troubles to the chapel
Get down on your knees and pray
Your burdens will be lighter
And you'll surely find the way
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The Jordanaires and Millie Kirkham were the backup vocalists.
The song was not included on the "His Hand in Mine" album, the recording log noting that a satisfactory
master was not completed. Years later, on April 6, 1965, take 3 was issued as a single with
B-side "I Believe in the Man in the Sky". "Crying in the Chapel" had a 13-week run on Billboard's pop singles chart,
peaking at #3. It made a dent in the country singles chart, peaking at #60.
On the British pop singles chart it had a 16-week run, peaking at #1.
Other artists who have recorded "Crying in the Chapel" include: Johnny Burnette,
Al Marino, Jim Nabors, Aaron Neville, The Platters, The Staples Singers, B.J. Thomas,
Tammy Wynette and Rex Allen.
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