Promised Land was Elvis Presley's twenty-fourth studio album, released in January 1975. The album includes the title track, a cover of Chuck Berry's hit, which became a moderate chart success. Recording sessions began in December 1973 at Stax Studios in Memphis but were completed in March 1975 in Hollywood, due to Elvis's health issues.
The album reached number 47 on the Billboard 200 chart and number 1 on the Top Country Albums chart. Although not one of his biggest commercial successes, it features notable songs like 'If You Talk in Your Sleep' and 'Mr. Songman'. Production was handled by Felton Jarvis, who worked with Elvis since the late 1960s.
Promised Land reflects Elvis's style in the 1970s, blending rock, country, and ballads. Despite mixed reviews, the album has been reappraised over time for its energy and Presley's vocal quality, especially on tracks like 'It's Midnight' and 'Your Love's Been a Long Time Coming'.