The first two takes are nothing but false starts, somehow Elvis has problems to find into the song. Attempt number three finally works out well and is a complete performance. The arrangement is set right from the start, merely the tempo will be raised. Now we hear discussions amongst the musicians, then the producer announces "rollin'". The band starts to play, but after a few seconds the king says "Hold it, give me another start" and adds "That's a good tempo". A complete 5th take is the proof, by now the song has a perfect drive. Even though this take could easily have been released, Elvis wants to improve his performance. But first the tempo is wrong, then the king misses his cue. The producer regards these trys to be take number 6. The king tries once more and this time he considers the result to be good enough for release.

The Jordanaires fail on the intro, Elvis can be heared saying "shit". The producer regards this attempt to be a false start, so the group tries again. This time it's a complete performance. Elvis sings a tad lower than on the master, which takes away some of the lightness. The coordination between the choir and the lead vocalist also leaves something to be desired. But for a first walkthrough it sounds mighty fine. Take 2 is two false starts, the third attempt works fine until Elvis has to laugh during the bridge. The fourth take is another failed choir intro (the king can be heared saying "bad start") and another complete performance. Even though it sounds very good, Elvis tries once more and delivers a perfect rendition. Because the king thought he did the finale better during the previous take, the master is a splice of take 5 and the ending of take 4.

Because The Jordanaires are out of sync, the producer cuts them off. But he doesn't cancel the take, so the following performance still is regarded to be take 1. Considering that it's the first walkthrough, it works astonishingly well. Once again the intro doesn't work, but this time the false start is considered to be take 2. The third try sounds pretty good, however after a minute or so the producer suddenly says "Cut, please". Take number four is another complete performance. Elvis is fine with it and selects it for release.

The next song doesn't cause any problems, too. The first take works very well, even though Elvis says afterwards, that the tempo is a bit too high. The next attempt is played slower, but it doesn't please the king and therefore he stops it after half a minute. Take 3 is also cut short, at the beginning of the bridge Elvis says "hold it". The next try is another complete performance. "Ready?" he asks and the musicians start to play. But after a minute he suddenly stops to sing and says "hold it". Take number 6 is canceled by the producer. A surprised Elvis asks "What happened?" and it's explained to him, that the word "pain" caused a p-pop. The 7th take works as expected, but the solo voice during the part of the choir sounds a bit strained. From now on the group does without it, besides that the song once again is taken at a slower pace. Take 9 is a complete performance, the following rendition is the master.

Now the group takes a break from the gospel material and records Elvis' forthcoming single. The first two takes are complete performances. Vocally the king doesn't go all the way and also avoids to raise his voice during the finale. He certainly knew, that it would take him a few walkthroughs before he'd be able to produce a releasable presentation. Take 3 is played a bit slower, but now the ballad sounds a little sedate and Elvis looses his step. The next attempt is taken at a higher tempo, albeit not as fast as before. The king appears to be sure of what he's doing and sings with much more energy. Even though it worked well, the tempo is reduced again. The take is canceled after half a minute, because Elvis voice sounds strained on the word "desire". The next try is another complete performance. Take number seven is played a bit faster (but not as fast as the 4th one) and the king really uses his voice. Unfortunately it cracks during the grande finale. The producer announces "take 8", the pianist begins to play...and Elvis stops him by simply saying "No". This is considered to be a false start, so the group tries again. This time the lead vocalist stops to sing after half a minute. Take number nine is a complete performance, including the big voiced finale. However, Elvis wants to do better and produces eight workpart takes of the final 30 seconds. We get to hear the first seven of them. The "Surrender" session ends with the master take, which is a splice of take 4 and workpart-take 8.