“Promised Land & It’s Midnight: Elvis Presley’s 1974 Double Masterpiece”
- Artist: Elvis Presley
- A-Side: “Promised Land”
- B-Side: “It’s Midnight”
- Release Date: September 27, 1974
- Recorded: December 10-16, 1973
- Recording Studio: Stax Studios, Memphis, Tennessee
- Genre: Rock & Roll / Country
- Label: RCA Records
- Catalog Number: RCA PB-10074 (US)
- Songwriter (“Promised Land”): Chuck Berry
- Songwriters (“It’s Midnight”): Billy Edd Wheeler, Jerry Chesnut
- Producer: Felton Jarvis
- Chart Performance:
- “Promised Land” reached #14 on the Billboard Hot 100
- “It’s Midnight” reached #9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles
- Album: Promised Land (Released January 8, 1975)
Elvis Presley’s 1974 Single: “Promised Land / It’s Midnight”
Released on September 27, 1974, Promised Land / It’s Midnight showcased two distinct sides of Elvis Presley’s musical versatility. The A-side, Promised Land, is a high-energy rock & roll track written by Chuck Berry, featuring driving rhythms and a sense of restless adventure.
Recorded at Stax Studios in Memphis in December 1973, the song captures Presley’s dynamic vocal power and his ability to bring new life to classic rock compositions. The track became a hit, reaching #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and further cementing Elvis as a force in the rock genre even in the mid-‘70s.
On the B-side, It’s Midnight reveals a more introspective and emotional aspect of Elvis’s artistry. Written by Billy Edd Wheeler and Jerry Chesnut, the song is a heartfelt ballad reflecting themes of love, regret, and loneliness. With its poignant lyrics and a deeply expressive vocal performance, It’s Midnight resonated strongly with fans, especially in the country music scene, where it climbed to #9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The contrast between the two songs on this single highlighted Elvis’s ability to excel in both rock & roll and country-tinged ballads.
Both songs were later included in the Promised Land album, released in January 1975. The single remains a testament to Elvis Presley’s enduring talent and adaptability as a performer. Whether delivering the raw energy of Promised Land or the emotional depth of It’s Midnight, Elvis continued to captivate audiences and maintain his legendary status in the music industry.
This release marked one of his last great chart successes before his passing in 1977, making it a significant entry in his late-career discography.
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