To coincide with the the Easter business and to promote the forthcoming gospel album RCA Victor released "Bosom Of Abraham" / "He Touched Me" on February 29, 1972. With global sales of just 100,000 units the single didn't chart anywhere. According to the RIAA this number translates to 1.5 million paid streams. Commercially the Easter single matched the disastrous Christmas release. Nowadays the situation has improved a bit. On Spotify "He Touched Me" accumulates 4.4 million streams, "Bosom Of Abraham" was requested 1.8 million times.

Just like the photo on the sleeve of the previous single, the picture was shot during the "Elvis Summer Festival 1971" in Las Vegas. Of course RCA Victor didn't forget to mention the soon to be released album.

The single cannot be found on the streaming platforms, but both tracks are included on the album "He Touched Me" (1972).

The first recording of this traditional was by The Heavenly Gospel Singers in 1937. On June 9, 1971 Elvis recorded seven takes and approved the 6th attempt for release. To me this is one of the highlights of the album, because the king becomes a part of The Imperials and obviously has fun. We have to remember, that his original plan wasn't to be a solo artist, but a member of a gospel group.

The hymn was written by William "Bill" Gaither, who also was the first to record it. Elvis more or less copied the version by The Imperials, who were providing the harmony vocals at this recording session. I like the king's performance, which was recorded on May 18, 1971 within four takes, very much. He sings with a lot of emotion and blends wonderfully with The Imperials.