The story behind the song "HE TOUCHED ME" ©1963 The gospel song 'He Touched Me' was written by songwriter and music producer Bill Gaither and recorded by the Bill Gaither Trio in 1963. Bill Gaither's inspiration for the writing of the song 'He Touched Me' came very late one night. He had been asked to play the piano for a revival meeting in Huntington, Indiana. He was accompanying Doug Oldham, who was providing the music for his father, Dr. Dale Oldham, the speaker for the evening. After the mee