Elmer Gantry - On My Way To Canaan's Land

[1970Tswan]

He just jumped off a train to avoid getting robbed of his shoes. He's about as low as a man can be, and goes into a church for solace and regeneration.

[ianmko1776]

Love the song. This movie is such a good example of the tragedy of fundamentalism.

[garckr75]

I can almost see Rick Perry's face in this video!!

[deriter64]

They can't stop people like you can they, for all their copyrite BS? It's like Edison sending out gunfighters to block independent film making. Glory hallellleuah you're on you're way!

[Cariaman1]

Oh those beautiful black churches of the pastoral south, the haunting ,hair-raising vocal of the choir pleading for salvation has left an indelible imprint in the sands of time. The marvelous melodies ringing as true as a bell emanating from the holy house has made the helpless congregation free to sour high in the sky of hope even as they and their church are trapped in the bosom of evil. The wailing souls beseeching help from above that never came is so heart wrenching.I salute yor memry

[Nehemiah410]

i was only 7 when burt died in 1994. i didn't think too much of it until i saw this and from here to eternity. he really did deserve this oscar. R.I.P. BURT LANCASTER!

[MillaHead]

I pray to God for more films like these.

[inzen1909]

@MillaHead yes i agree if people new the power and love in jehovah and his son our lord jesus from THE INHERITORS

[libertyship46]

I just doesn't get any better than this. A GREAT scene from a GREAT movie. Thanks.

[bamerongirl4ever]

poor Sister Sharon

[noirkiss3]

One of my favorite scenes from this great film, thanks.

[Rowoches]

I really like this!! Thanks for sharing!

[gria78]

I've seen this movie like a thousand times and I don't et enough of it... I love Burt Lancaster... that's what I call "an actor"

[DYNODRUM]

"Burt on Lead Vocals" - YEA ! ...Sounds so much Better THAN THES HACK bands & vocalists, Today.-Singing needs A Revival , BIG TIME , ,Harmony , Gospel , choir ,Three part etc..

[assy2001]

Perfect song and Burt is playing this role so perfectly, too! Great actor!

[imhappywithmyself]

wow he sure could sang yall better praise him

[hirbod53]

thanks for this beautiful scene and regard to memory of bert lancaster.

anybody can send me the lyrics of this part?

[ubery]

I do love that grin.

[Ganymed64]

Great clip, wonderful film. One of Burt's best! Got it on DVD, too.

[metalslug]

any1 kno if this film is on the net anywhere?

[Kindelan]

Thank you so much for posting this. This is such a great scene.

[laurenbyrne7]

i agree! it is WONDERFUL.

[ihateskirts]

i love the look they give him like "omg hes white!"

[slimnick53]

Great movie great acting great song.

Got it on DVD.

Thoroughly recommended.

[chinagrrl]

Was that really Burt singing???

I saw this movie years ago and I was really impressed by it. I think it's still really timely.....

[powerliftingmama]

it sure sounds like him,love him and the movie

[EvaHartwig]

As child he was singing in church chorus.

[XEvolutionist]

I am seriously addicted to this song. I can't find an mp3 any place online. I was hoping to buy it from itunes or amazon, but nobody has it!

Thank you for posting it here so I can hear it sometimes.

X

[mfox5446]

Try looking up Mahalia Jackson. I know she did a version, at least.

[XEvolutionist]

Oh thank you very much! That song has been in my head for two days since I say the movie again.

Whew! It's nice to hear it again.

X

[stoodius]

They don't make movies like this anymore. Saw it with my bro and his wife, they didn't get it begged me to change the station. Couldn't appreciate it just cause it was 'old.' G.D. shame, if you ask me.