WHY was Elvis Presley SO popular?

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  • @tasoulagoodrick2767
    @tasoulagoodrick2767 2 года назад +435

    Elvis just smouldered, he was devastatingly handsome with a beautiful unique voice, was charismatic, yet humble. What a man, there will never be anyone like him, EVER.

    • @cleret1407
      @cleret1407 2 года назад +18

      WOW... Sounds like true love 😀

    • @judybritt6288
      @judybritt6288 2 года назад +35

      @tasoulagoodrick2767...You perfectly answered the question of why Elvis was so popular. It was the unique combination of the man himself, his talent, and his powerful performances.

    • @plsavage
      @plsavage 2 года назад +27

      He also was very sexy in his movements...he moved like no other.

    • @kerrypapworth1526
      @kerrypapworth1526 2 года назад +20

      Yes perfect description of this great man 💐💕

    • @luisfranco8659
      @luisfranco8659 2 года назад +2

      Leanest yougo

  • @tcbsince73
    @tcbsince73 2 года назад +329

    Elvis not writing songs is irrelevant when you consider - Bob Dylan when asked about covers of his songs; “Elvis’ recording of Tomorrow Is A Long Time is the one that I treasure the most.” Paul Simon on hearing Elvis perform Bridge Over Troubled Water in 1970; “it was unbelievable, I thought how can I compete with that?” Elvis didn’t cover songs, he reinterpreted them as ‘Elvis’ songs.

    • @svenknutsen8937
      @svenknutsen8937 2 года назад +22

      True! As far as I know: To this day Bob Dylan hasn't recorded a "proper" studio version of "Tomorrow Is A Long Time". Wonder why?🙂

    • @keetonplace
      @keetonplace 2 года назад +21

      @sydmccreath4554 Dylan said a highlight of his life was Elvis recording his song. That when he first heard Elvis, it was like busting out of jail.

    • @theresaboom7711
      @theresaboom7711 2 года назад +13

      That is so true. He made the song his own! If Elvis sang it, it was a bit no question about it!!

    • @bradhuskers
      @bradhuskers 2 года назад +27

      Actually?
      Ella Fitzgerald didn't write her songs either, YET she and elvis are two of the greatest artists of the past century, regardless of race or any other criteria.

    • @bradhuskers
      @bradhuskers 2 года назад +12

      @sydmccreath4554
      Actually? By any standard of measure, it's a good song. It's made even better by elvis's beautiful yet understated interpretation.

  • @laurastone6578
    @laurastone6578 2 года назад +113

    Elvis’s physical beauty and his charm were irresistible to the mere mortal.

    • @lorettaharris4377
      @lorettaharris4377 Год назад +8

      So true, he mesmerized me when he sang. I felt like I was a trance.

  • @JeanetteFaith
    @JeanetteFaith 2 года назад +240

    I saw Elvis twice! HE WAS PURE ELECTRICITY!!! You could feel the SEXUAL energy. If you touched the person next to you, both could feel the shock. Amazing voice! Amazing dancer. His smile, his movements, and the way he dressed. He was the most charismatic person I have ever seen. I've been to about 200 concerts...from Jackson Browne to the Rolling Stones to Temptations....no concert ever compared to Elvis!!! One of a kind. That is why he was the King of Rock and Roll!!!

    • @elvis78ale
      @elvis78ale 2 года назад +25

      Lucky you 🤗❤️

    • @CornbreadOracle
      @CornbreadOracle 2 года назад +33

      I have heard his stage performance described, by a person who saw him before he became famous, as being “like somebody spilled lightning on the stage.”

    • @Elvisrivers1
      @Elvisrivers1 2 года назад +20

      Saw him twice. I concur...my idol as a teen in the 70s even and as always Fil is entertainingly knowledgable and informative. Fil...you always do your research. TCB buddy!

    • @davidlunn1608
      @davidlunn1608 2 года назад +7

      Thankyou very much,

    • @JeanetteFaith
      @JeanetteFaith 2 года назад +29

      @@Starlight-ww7pc Yes! His voice was very powerful. I saw him in 73 and 74. In 74 I was on the 3rd row!!!! Some women nearby actually fainted. lol....I don't know if it was because the place was hot or he was hot. I was only 19 and thought he might be too old-fashioned for me. I was WRONG!

  • @lawrence1318
    @lawrence1318 2 года назад +110

    A good singer presents his voice and music. A superstar singer presents his heart. Elvis was a superstar singer.

  • @andreaschadeck5596
    @andreaschadeck5596 2 года назад +97

    I read a comment that said “when God made Elvis he was just showing off” - I love it. Elvis had it all, even with his flaws, it just made him even more lovable.

  • @22mdh6
    @22mdh6 2 года назад +141

    Elvis had a voice like no other, also he had charisma, stage presence. great looks. etc. I do believe songs written by many would never have been hits with other artists singing them. Elvis's voice was unique. bass right up to top C and more, his tone could never have been done by another. Anyone can sing a song Elvis "felt" the songs, his interpretation was "felt" by the listeners. There is no one who could ever match Elvis's voice, not in a million years. He was the the King of Music, never to be forgotten.

    • @arlenefisher1164
      @arlenefisher1164 Год назад +9

      Yes !!!

    • @SamuelKuppan
      @SamuelKuppan Год назад +6

      Elvis was blessed

    • @22mdh6
      @22mdh6 Год назад +2

      @@SamuelKuppan Yes he was blessed Samuel and we who loved him and still do, have been blessed to have had him in our lives. His talent meant he could sing any genre of music, a true gift from GOD.

  • @jessehagen8977
    @jessehagen8977 2 года назад +90

    Elvis was the embodiment of the American dream. He went from dirt poor to the most popular entertainer of the 20th century. I think that about covers it. 💥

    • @charliebrownie4158
      @charliebrownie4158 Месяц назад

      I think he showed something even Beyond The American Dream, because not only did he excel in America but around the world there was nobody like Elvis. Even places that didn't even understand what rock and roll music meant even people in places in Africa and China and places other like that people were taken and were so moved by him.

  • @annmills3163
    @annmills3163 2 года назад +49

    It genuinely makes me so sad that he died the way he did, and that one of his fears was he wouldn’t be remembered…. If he only knew ☮️💜

  • @TheKingsCourt1972
    @TheKingsCourt1972 2 года назад +55

    Why was Elvis so popular?🤔
    Let’s see….There’s Charisma, Amazing voice, Talent, Looks, Humbleness, and Generosity…He was the epitome of Greatness. He will never be topped…👍

  • @archiekabooom2928
    @archiekabooom2928 2 года назад +177

    Elvis was a unexplained phenomenon that shook the world like no other.

    • @patriciasalisbury9862
      @patriciasalisbury9862 Год назад +12

      Agreed. Even now he is bringing his genre of music to our youngsters. Did everything the way he wanted. Just slayed it

    • @voxac30withstrat
      @voxac30withstrat Год назад +2

      The Beatles kicked his arse

    • @archiekabooom2928
      @archiekabooom2928 Год назад +26

      @@voxac30withstrat They never came close

    • @sandyg9954
      @sandyg9954 Год назад +14

      ​​@@voxac30withstrat John Lennon said " Before Elvis there was nothing". Quote was at The Beatles Museum, Liverpool, UK when I was there in 2017.

    • @lucyloo2520
      @lucyloo2520 Год назад +13

      @@voxac30withstrat There were four Beatles. It took them several TV appearances before young men copied their hair. This is: UNTIL Elvis did his "68 Comeback Special." THEN all the men were wearing sideburns. From 68 until Elvis's death in 77.

  • @gigimoore3738
    @gigimoore3738 2 года назад +11

    Elvis' sincerity came out of his pores and shows in everything he did...on & off the stage.

  • @andynaz5631
    @andynaz5631 2 года назад +11

    Two words... EXTREME CHARISMA.

  • @tiffsaver
    @tiffsaver 2 года назад +13

    I have been an Elvis fan for at least sixty-years, and my friend is a professional Elvis impersonator (or "Tribute Artist") in Las Vegas. We have spent many hours discussing this exact subject, so rather than rehash all of his many qualities, I would like to add the single thing you missed about the man, and it had nothing at all to do with his good looks or his incredible talent. People loved Elvis so much because he possessed the singular quality of HUMILITY.
    Born from poor country roots, Elvis never lost "the common touch," and always addressed his elders as "Sir" or "Maam." This quality is called, "respect." He was also an incredibly generous person, giving away nearly as much as he ever made- to his family, to his friends, and even to total strangers. In my opinion, this was this single characteristic that make him so singularly beloved by everyone, and what his most loyal fans will remember the most about him. He was not boastful, nor did he ever put anyone down. Would you ever see this kind of behavior from someone like a Kanye West?? To me, it was this factor, having nothing to do with fame or success, that was Elvis' most memorable attribute.

  • @lilamuzik3385
    @lilamuzik3385 2 года назад +66

    Elvis understood his audience. Critical to success is connection. There are many handsome singers out there. But the fact that he knew we would love what he loved because it came from his soul, and it talked to ours. Whether it was gospel...he reached the religious. Thematic, the poor boy rising to riches so appealing to the masses. Patriotic by loving his country, touching other patriots. Sexy and raunchy, well, look at his moves and his smoldering eyes burning into yours. Thoughtful as he sang lyrics like "If I Can Dream". Activist as he sang " In the Ghetto". He just hit every single fan between the eyes and in the soul because he spoke to each one of us on some gut level. Black, white, rich or poor. A real phenom.

  • @valerieultramaga
    @valerieultramaga 2 года назад +44

    Elvis was the whole package... just look at him...gorgeous... Elvis could take ANY song and make it better. His voice was velvet and his charisma and stage presence was was unbelievable. Also, Elvis loved his fans and interacted with his audience. ELVIS captured not only the female base but appealed to men too.

    • @keetonplace
      @keetonplace 2 года назад +10

      You nailed it! No entertainer has ever been loved so much by their fans as Elvis. Besides all the other things mentioned here, that is what stands out to me. I have thousands of pictures of this man signing autographs. He was always among those fans. Always gave the fans the credit for what he had. I see him with a 10 year old and with an 80 year old. It mattered not. He dearly loved them all. And we all knew it and loved him like family.

    • @lorettaharris4377
      @lorettaharris4377 Год назад +4

      That's true about men. My husband loved Elvis too. He bought all his albums.

  • @dagmar.6954
    @dagmar.6954 2 года назад +144

    Elvis had the whole package. He had a great voice & could sing all genres whether ballads, gospel, country, blues, R&B, rockabilly & rock. He had charisma, a great stage presence, a sense of humor, he was good looking & could act.

    • @ORagnar
      @ORagnar 2 года назад +25

      And he was one of a kind. Not a cookie cutter. .o0

    • @thechestnutking736
      @thechestnutking736 2 года назад +20

      He was the real deal!

    • @thechestnutking736
      @thechestnutking736 2 года назад +5

      @Syd McCreath Yeah he might have been that also in his personal life but on stage he was the real deal

    • @GenericAccountVLR
      @GenericAccountVLR 2 года назад +4

      Not so sure about the “could act” part, but agree on the rest! Also great pitch.

    • @jryecart8017
      @jryecart8017 2 года назад +2

      thought you were referring to BURL IVES

  • @paulasmith3179
    @paulasmith3179 2 года назад +36

    When Elvis sings a song i don't just hear it i feel it. He put all his emotions into his music, so even if some one else wrote it , does not mean they can convey the emotions. No one could match him as all these years have proven.

  • @hollygibson371
    @hollygibson371 2 года назад +57

    Just listen to him....and I mean look at him !!!! His charisma, his generosity, his humanity !!! He could sing anything, he didn't have to write a song...Elvis is the GOAT ❤❤❤

    • @lorettaharris4377
      @lorettaharris4377 Год назад +3

      I used to say he could sing the white pages in phone book and make it sound good!

  • @JIMMYDIANO
    @JIMMYDIANO 2 года назад +170

    It's one thing to write a song, quite another to be able to interpret a song. Elvis gets no credit for arranging, because there is no patent on that. But he was one of the best. He refused to take credit for other people writing his songs, though his manager wanted him to. As you know, there are many artists that do that. They will buy the song, maybe change a word or two and claim writing credits. Elvis refused to do that. But when he did record it, he made it his regardless. He was a vocal genius. Just wanted to mention this. Great analogy you gave. 👍

    • @EricS16
      @EricS16 2 года назад +2

      I don't know. Elvis was notorious for singing the sing exactly as heard on the demo tape - even if it was in a bad key for him (!). That's from Lieber/Stohler's book. Also listen to the demo tape for Heartbreak Hotel (here on youtube).

    • @JIMMYDIANO
      @JIMMYDIANO 2 года назад +1

      @@EricS16 Well, I guess that's him all bad then.

    • @keetonplace
      @keetonplace 2 года назад +21

      @@EricS16 I think you'd have to prove that to me. I know several songs he did that were spot on as the original, but he did 700 songs, most of which he sang his way. Sometimes nothing at all like the original. It is pretty well known that Elvis made most songs he sang his own. Also producing them.

    • @Sergio54321
      @Sergio54321 2 года назад +6

      Parker wouldn’t let Elvis record a lot of songs if they couldn’t get writing and publishing credits. Elvis would change tempos, arrangements, some words of songs. The writer agreed to give Elvis partial writing credit on those songs because they would be million sellers and make a lot more money-than if he decided not to and Elvis passed on recording their songs.

    • @JIMMYDIANO
      @JIMMYDIANO 2 года назад +1

      @@Sergio54321 at first

  • @carolecaudill4962
    @carolecaudill4962 2 года назад +84

    His charisma was overwhelming. And a voice that was unbelievable ❤

    • @itzel1735
      @itzel1735 2 года назад +10

      My dad saw him perform live in the 1950’s, said it was amazing.

  • @bluebuddy46422
    @bluebuddy46422 7 месяцев назад +5

    It's not easy to define what Elvis had, but he had all the attributes a superstar would have . He had the best of everything an artist could have, his voice was captivating and he exuded sexual energy and charisma . I cannot think of anyone I can compare him to as I don't think anyone has come close. Incomparable. He was unique, like a fine piece of art that cannot be replicated, It can be copied but it will never ever be the same, he was a masterpiece.

  • @stege9979
    @stege9979 2 года назад +10

    One simple reason..he was the very best.

  • @blufish6748
    @blufish6748 2 года назад +98

    Elivis took the song “How Great Thou Art” and completely rearranged it! Elvis was a musical genius too! 🎸🎸🎸🎸

    • @michael1997
      @michael1997 2 года назад +11

      Elvis took every song he recorded and completely rearranged it!

    • @hawaiiusa6147
      @hawaiiusa6147 2 года назад +3

      @@michael1997 No, he didn't. Some of the songs he recorded were almost identical to the demo or original version.

    • @keetonplace
      @keetonplace 2 года назад +2

      @@hawaiiusa6147 Early on there were a few. I personally wished he hadn't done them at all, though they always were popular. I enjoyed Elvis doing Elvis. Not something even close to someone else. He was too unique unto himself.

    • @theresaboom7711
      @theresaboom7711 2 года назад +1

      Amen to THAT!!!!!

    • @keetonplace
      @keetonplace 2 года назад +1

      @sydmccreath4554 My goodness, I really wish you would do some research on all the heavyweights, that, to this day say they wouldn't be where they are if not for Elvis. I could get into each one, show you videos of what they say, but I can't right now. I read this stuff about him almost every day. I don't know who you encountered but Elvis fans really do love him passionately. I never heard of what you say.

  • @mrdefinitely8769
    @mrdefinitely8769 2 года назад +154

    Whether people want to hear it (let alone agree) or not...Elvis TAUGHT a generation of Americans, in mass, to listen to music differently. He had a real ear for music, had a vision as to how it could/should be presented and really opened the doors for so many of the artists to follow. Simply put, Americans (the world) could not resist. Of course those early pioneers and adopters get their due for creating, feeling, and producing much of it first, but it did not cross the Chasm until Elvis put his own DNA and fingerprint into the music. Undeniable fact. Good analysis here.

    • @elvis78ale
      @elvis78ale 2 года назад +15

      Absolutely right. His love for music, his soul when he sang, the stage presence .... He started everything in a new way.

    • @AJ-jc1ye
      @AJ-jc1ye 2 года назад

      @Syd McCreath I strongly disagree. You are someone that wants to knock someone who’s great and tarnish his legendary status. Just go and take you negativity somewhere else. Carry on being a miserable SOB somewhere else.

    • @Bookhart2
      @Bookhart2 2 года назад +13

      I would take it a step farther and say that Elvis gave other artists “permission” to explore new artistic personas and methods. Much the same way Picasso gave permission to other artists to move beyond the reigning art forms of the time.

    • @leonardodalongisland
      @leonardodalongisland 2 года назад +1

      Well said!

    • @texasgirl6000
      @texasgirl6000 2 года назад +7

      @Syd McCreath , please don't use God's name in vain.

  • @ericheine2414
    @ericheine2414 2 года назад +6

    It's a magnificent discussion.
    Part of the reason Elvis Presley was so popular is he rode a wave of technology. Before 1950 most of the music you heard was live or on the radio. Not everybody had record players or could buy records. Elvis had distribution. Elvis was young and he was promoting a new kind of personal freedom. I think also that he was likable and that he was kind to everybody that helped him. I had a dream with Elvis in it. He spoke to me and this is what he said:
    "You have to give them something."
    I think Elvis was successful because he was a giver. I think he gave more than he ever took. Elvis made people feel good. You may not remember the lyrics or the melody but you will always remember how other people make you feel. Thank you twice.

  • @rachelled6763
    @rachelled6763 2 года назад +51

    Elvis could sing, dance, act and play musical instruments. Not too shabby. So what if he didn't write songs? His body and voice were his instruments. As for popularity just watch him sing "If I Can Dream" especially written for him. In a white suit, statuesque and eloquent. I have never in my life, seen such an intense, passionate performance. Elvis gives it everything he's got. You totally believe the man. He moves mountains with that gospel voice. You feel like you have been through a marathon of emotion with him as he builds the song until it reaches its climax. Oh yes, authenticity. No one comes close to Elvis.

    • @paulmorgan8254
      @paulmorgan8254 2 года назад +1

      you should try to find a private recording with him, Jerry Lee Lewis & Johnny Cash singing gospel songs, it's quite an eye opener & it used to be easily available for download.

    • @ristovirtanen6396
      @ristovirtanen6396 2 года назад +1

      @@paulmorgan8254 you mean the Million Dollar Quartet.👍 It’s universal historical significance is solidified by the fact that on the same day I reached the age of 10 years.😁✌️😉

    • @lorettaharris4377
      @lorettaharris4377 Год назад +1

      When he sang gospel you felt like praising God, and like you had been to church

    • @abdulbandaying
      @abdulbandaying 7 месяцев назад +1

      ELVIS was a versatile singer because he could sing all types of music and Great arranger, He was.a gift to mankind by the Most Hight People closed to him quoted Elvis wrote few songs before he died but it was never recorded. Elvis was a musical Genius, Humble and one of a kind when it comes to Generosity.

  • @CFoster-en5vp
    @CFoster-en5vp 6 месяцев назад +7

    Back in the day, you could hear Elvis and know it was him singing without being told it was him. Nobody else had a voice like him. We would say "Hush. Elvis is singing. I want to hear this." This was on the radio. That is the only time we would get to hear music other than gospel. We didn't have a tv until1959.

  • @stevemurray7020
    @stevemurray7020 2 года назад +53

    His popularity extended even to his peers. Blues legend BB King said they werent wrong to call Elvis the king, Chusk Berry said Elvis was the best there ever was or will be and the King of Soul James Brown said Elvis kept him from being number one but he loved him. John Lennon said before elvis there was nothing and even Bob Dylan said the greatest thing in his life was that Elvis recorded some of his songs.

    • @bwana-ma-coo-bah425
      @bwana-ma-coo-bah425 2 года назад

      1. Lennon was poking fun at Elvis because Elvis wanted Lennon deported.
      2. Dylan was happy, he made money.

  • @puddysue
    @puddysue 2 года назад +25

    Because he was Elvis!!!!!!! Devastatingly handsome, fabulous and sexy voice, was able to laugh at himself and not take himself too seriously... the total package.

  • @Nichole-440HP
    @Nichole-440HP 2 года назад +97

    his uniquely powerful, emotionally charged voice made those songs his own . He literally owned them to a point no one else could do them justice after .

    • @tnmoppylaura5476
      @tnmoppylaura5476 2 года назад +14

      Colonel Tom definitely used Elvis to feather his pockets. However, you’re right, Elvis was a perfect storm. He was going to make a mark no matter who managed him. Thanks Fil.

  • @Norwegian733
    @Norwegian733 2 года назад +71

    Never had a male singer had the whole package as Elvis.
    - Voice and the ability to sing just about everything, including opera if he wanted to (Placido Domingo, the opera singer, said "His was the one voice I wish to have had")
    - Charisma and stage presence on a different level
    - looks, original style and moves
    - the ability to deliver the messages of the songs in a way that people felt he was singing to them personally

    • @cleret1407
      @cleret1407 2 года назад +1

      Not as full a package as Tom Jones (Naughty and Tongue in cheek...of course) 😀. Actually, they met in Vegas and at Elvis's home. And were good friends. Actually, Tom comes from Wales where I live.

    • @Norwegian733
      @Norwegian733 2 года назад +7

      @@cleret1407 You must be kidding (about the full package)😅

    • @cleret1407
      @cleret1407 2 года назад

      @@Norwegian733 No, not kidding. I've seen Tom Jones close. Palladium. London. 🥁🥁🥁🎶🎶🎶🎶😎

    • @SuperhumanCyberRy
      @SuperhumanCyberRy 2 года назад

      That individual is Michael Jackson. Literally....the end of the story. lol

    • @texasgirl6000
      @texasgirl6000 2 года назад +2

      @NorwegianOne , I know right. 🤣

  • @AgathaG1692
    @AgathaG1692 2 года назад +71

    Black velvet voice, vocal talent, musical talent, dancing style, stage presence, charisma, Southern charm, handsome, ability to convey emotion in his singing, acting talent, kindness and generosity, genuine & humble, and had an onstage appeal to women that cannot be put into words. 💥 Great analysis, Fil!

    • @stock33647
      @stock33647 2 года назад +9

      Very nice and consice analysis of his talents that will not be repeated in my lifetime. Kudos!!!!

    • @jessiem276
      @jessiem276 2 года назад +5

      I totally agree ❤

    • @keetonplace
      @keetonplace 2 года назад +13

      @sydmccreath4554 Sorry to disagree, but they are nothing like Elvis. They think they are, but not even close.

    • @innosanto
      @innosanto 2 года назад +2

      Velvet voice, not black velvet voice.

    • @innosanto
      @innosanto 2 года назад +9

      @Syd McCreath they sound like jokes compared to Elvis.

  • @Angela-vy5ok
    @Angela-vy5ok 2 года назад +73

    Gorgeous with an unbelievable voice! Never has anyone come close to his charisma, looks or talent. NO ONE ELSE!!!
    Also a very charitable and beautiful personality

    • @georgehorner1578
      @georgehorner1578 2 года назад +7

      awesome, yes St. Jude's in Memphis is still supported by the Presley family, Elvis's generosity is legendary, and he never blew a trumpet before he gave.

    • @Lilah1754
      @Lilah1754 2 года назад +5

      @@georgehorner1578 Did not know that about the Presley family supporting St. Jude’s. That is so generous. Hospital does great work in helping children with cancer and their families at a very difficult time. I have heard that Elvis was very generous and kind. Thank you for sharing info.

    • @synchronicity1470
      @synchronicity1470 Год назад +4

      @@georgehorner1578 His generosity to big causes and complete random strangers can never be counted. It is too vast. Every Christmas he'd have a party at Graceland and if someone came up to him w/ a hard luck story he'd whip out his checkbook and write one for $1000 or 10, 000.00
      He was instrumental in getting the Pearl Harbor Memorial (to the USS Arizona) built.
      He galvanized the 1956 March of Dimes campaign to end Polio.
      All proceeds fr his 1973 satellite broadcast Aloha from Hawaii went to Cancer research.
      He gave away over 200 cadillacs, bought other random cars for needy people, paid for stranger's medical bills, operations, wheelchairs etc.
      He took rings off his fingers and gave them to strangers if they admired it. He gave millions of $$ in presents: houses, cars, etc to his band, singers & the Memphis Mafia, many who milked their associations w/ E til the day they died.
      Elvis had the spirit of Jesus Christ the man and Jesus would be proud of His devoted son who lived a charitable & loving life always caring for others. His kindness is now legend.

    • @keetonplace
      @keetonplace Год назад +1

      @@synchronicity1470 Thank you for this great post summing up a lot of the philanthropy of Elvis. At Elvis Week recently, the managing partner, Joel Weinshanker said to an audience there that the night's attendance $ was going to Maui, and that he, in the name of Lisa, who they were celebrating, was matching it. He then mentioned all the donations the The Elvis Presley Foundation receives. A lot! Elvis would be so proud!
      Elvis was a kind, sweet, and generous human being. Also thank you about the mention of the hanger's on around him milking his generosity to the end of their lives, and Billy, to this day. Most never worked a day in their lives. Jerry is the only exception. Elvis Week events are on You Tube. I've been going since 2002. Actually went way before that on occasion.

  • @donnamacleod4488
    @donnamacleod4488 Год назад +8

    I saw Elvis perform 3 times. Each time the audience loved him so much, he didn’t even have to move or sing. All he ever had to do is just stand there. That is how much charisma he had. And, he loved us back. Like no other performer. He loved his fans. Never was mean or felt he was better than us. Beautiful human being.

  • @charlottebetteridge7447
    @charlottebetteridge7447 Год назад +3

    For me, as a new fan, but a 43 year old big fan of music I have been analysing this myself.
    1) his voice was exquisite
    2) he made songs cone alive
    3) he is so funny and likeable, his humour draws you in.
    4) you can see he and the audience seem to literally feed off one another.
    5) every song he covers is better than the original

  • @ruthlane4595
    @ruthlane4595 2 года назад +23

    Dude had a perfect voice and the looks to match he was the top of the top! Came from dirt poor Tupelo and set the world on fire for rock and roll

  • @Rcknroler913
    @Rcknroler913 2 года назад +31

    Looks, unmatched charisma, moves, voice. The king of cool.

  • @garethparr9482
    @garethparr9482 2 года назад +42

    Elvis had the whole package. No he wasn’t a song writer and yes he did do numerous covers but his vocal ability was such that he immediately put his own stamp on it. Combined with that his ability to sing blues rock n roll gospel ballads the personality stage presence charisma I could go on. It’s little wonder he was is and always will be the KING!!!

  • @andyrenorocks
    @andyrenorocks 2 года назад +92

    Elvis could really tell an story with his amazing warm, multilayered voice with a great range. He was versatile and great at whatever he sang. He looked dangerous, exiting and had an other worldly charisma. He was charming, kind, had a great sense of humour and had a great imagination for interpreting and arranging a song. Most of the songs Elvis covered sounded better then the original artist’s version. His energy in a live performance was off the charts.

  • @mardinecampbell2870
    @mardinecampbell2870 2 года назад +25

    Excellent insight. As a person who was a teenager when Elvis came on the scene, I would say his music was innovative. Prior to Elvis, our music choices were crooners, big bands and country singers. Enter Elvis with the “rock” and “soul” sounds. We adored it. This was “our” sound not our parents. It was liberating, rebellious, and fun!

  • @Indy1831
    @Indy1831 2 года назад +11

    Elvis changed the world!

  • @cindiegrimm5983
    @cindiegrimm5983 2 года назад +37

    Yes, Dagmar S. said it, he was the whole package. He could sing pretty much any genre, his looks, personality , the fact he was so gentle and kind...just everything about him hit all the right chords. And I think you have to figure in the fact we were the generation that just loved everything he had to offer. His fan base was huge and crossed generations. I'm 71 now and was and will always be a huge fan. The day we found out he passed, I was, along with a lot of other people my age, sitting outside a school waiting for our kindergarten kids to be dismissed. EVERYONE got out of their cars as we heard the news on our radios. There was shock, disbelief and yes, tears. Some 'stars', or 'idols' can just never be replaced or copied. He was one of a kind.

  • @Machomannorway
    @Machomannorway 2 года назад +34

    Elvis was like a musical sponge, soaking up influences ranging from Dean Martin, opera, black music and about 1000 other musical styles. He was totally unique, a charisma «monster» that made people emotional, just by being. What a tragedy that he never got to tour the world, he would be totally amazed. His voice, as Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys said, «a total miracle, something that belonged to you, not your mum or dad». He bridged the generation gap, uniting people of all countries and races, we could really need an Elvis Now. Great analysis by the way😀

  • @mikeowens4583
    @mikeowens4583 2 года назад +32

    Another element to the popularity was growing up in poverty, being in the military added some validity to his character, he was living most men's dream life, women were crazy about him so fans of all types, he gave 100 percent in the studio and on stage, he actually was very gifted at taking a song and reforming it to suit his shows, I saw him twice live as a kid, his last show I was at in Indiana, he did his best. He is the King for a good reason.

  • @KingCocaGold
    @KingCocaGold Год назад +6

    Elvis’s Greatest Quality was that HIS APPEAL WAS UNIVERSAL……AND HE WAS AUTHENTIC!!

  • @tupelohoney622
    @tupelohoney622 2 года назад +15

    I was born and raised and have moved back to Elvis's birthplace and hometown. His smooth Southern drawl could melt butter. There are still plenty of Presleys in the Tupelo area and many of the young men favor Elvis. It freaks tourist out! Often you will see one of them standing for photos by an Elvis statute, sign or Central Hardware where Elvis's mother bought his first guitar. It's in the same location downtown and still sells guitars. The drawl is still as thick as honey.

  • @markii4685
    @markii4685 2 года назад +16

    Elvis loved to perform for his fans, They were the ones that meant the most to him

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    • @keetonplace
      @keetonplace 2 года назад +1

      .@markii4685....Yes, the love to his fans, like I have never witnessed before or after..

  • @philm.6113
    @philm.6113 2 года назад +18

    All I know is this - Besides the main reason - Elvis is why I listen to Gospel/Country/Christmas Music. He changed the culture. He never toured the World and is beloved worldwide. I still enjoy his movies. His generosity showed he knew how blessed he was and he gave back to the public. There will never be another like Elvis. There will never be another Fil, either!

  • @h.briseno8597
    @h.briseno8597 7 месяцев назад +3

    Elvis was such a beautiful man with eye-catching, talented abilities…😉

  • @jamesadcock5235
    @jamesadcock5235 2 года назад +31

    I think he was a freak of nature. He sang different he walked different he spoke different he lived different. He had 4 aeroplanes who had 4 private planes in those days. Most in important of all he was the real deal. He felt every note and when performed live he left it all out there on the stage

    • @sherrya6902
      @sherrya6902 2 года назад +4

      Yes he was so cute… I wanted to marry him.. lol

  • @jackielouise7538
    @jackielouise7538 Год назад +2

    Also he was kind and caring. We loved (and still love) him; which is no different to any fan who loves any artist, or actor, or singer. The difference is that he loved us back and appreciated us and we knew it. The guys who were with him most of the time said that they never saw him refuse an autograph, or a photo and, when asked why, he said that he wouldn't be where he was without his fans.
    He was also very humble. He never forgot where he came from and he never tried to be anything other than what he was. In fact, he would often put himself down. As you said, he played down how good he was on the guitar and the piano and he once said in an interview: 'I'm just an entertainer'.
    And that is part of the reason why he was not only so popular then, but why he is still so popular now and is still loved and adored by millions 🥰

  • @scottyhotty1003
    @scottyhotty1003 2 года назад +12

    ELVIS IS THE KING OF ROCK N ROLL!! 🎶🔥💖🇺🇸

  • @michaelligue3842
    @michaelligue3842 2 года назад +25

    He was and is the perennial entertainer, he had the looks , swagger , the smile and THE VOICE , the guy was the total package . He was appealing to many people from all backgrounds. His only grammy awards came from his gospel albums which shows his broad talent . As far as " he does not write his own music " , well many great artists do not write their own music . Sinatra , Dean Martin are perfect examples . Hell , there are lead singers of rock bands that write few or any of the songs for which they are known .

    • @michaelligue3842
      @michaelligue3842 2 года назад

      @Syd McCreath Ah , did you travel with the king ?

  • @Invisibleindreamsonly
    @Invisibleindreamsonly 2 года назад +7

    Elvis was a once in a quadrillion phenomenon that just doesn’t happen by accident!!!
    There hasn’t been anyone that was able to take looks voice talents and super God given abilities and combine them all together to give a performance to the world and while he sang the world stopped stood completely still and listened watched and analyzed everything that Elvis did.I was only 7 years old when Burning Love came out and I bugged my older brother everyday to buy it for me at the store finally one day I came home he gives it to me and I must of played it 100-200 times in the first 3 days of having it and all along steering at the picture on the 45 record wearing what came to me named and rightfully so his Burning Love Suit and this was after watching him when I was only 4 years old in 1968 and dancing to his 1968 Christmas special in front of the TV.

  • @cathyhorn963
    @cathyhorn963 2 года назад +44

    Because he was the best rock and roll singer ever…
    One cold night, I listened to all the great singers and ended with Elvis.
    It was amazing how much better he was.

  • @grubboy3514
    @grubboy3514 2 года назад +4

    Many people believe Elvis was just a "singer" WRONG! He was a muso through and through. He actively took part in arranging and developing songs and when on stage he knew exactly what his band were doing and where they were in the song. Watch American Trilogy in Hawaii and you'll see what i mean. A very underrated artist but always the King to me...

  • @SchoeneTante
    @SchoeneTante 2 года назад +52

    First of all, Elvis did not do only cover songs. His first number one, Heartbreak Hotel, was original to Elvis. He didn't write it, but it wasn't a cover. Secondly, back then few people knew or cared who wrote the songs. People like Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland were not known for writing their own songs. There were singers, and there were songwriters, and the twain did not often meet. Also, when a big hit song came out, a lot of people often rushed to record it. That's just the way it was. To dismiss Elvis as a "cover artist" is just silly.

    • @theresaboom7711
      @theresaboom7711 2 года назад +8

      Yes Elvis made every song he sang his OWN!! Nobody could even come close to his interpretation of songs!

    • @stevenbond9201
      @stevenbond9201 2 года назад +2

      The story goes that Mae Axton, mother of Hoyt Axton, told Elvis that she was going to write him a hit song and put his name on it so he could buy his mother a house. Elvis did not contribute to the song. Axton and Tommy Durdan wrote it.

    • @SteveGrason59
      @SteveGrason59 Год назад +3

      @@stevenbond9201’Elvis did not contribute to the song’ ?? 😅 I suppose then he only turned it into a multimillion seller that profoundly influenced the evolution of rock and roll and influenced many artists after him. His interpretation of the song is profound ,shows his pure genius and will never be bettered.

    • @stevenbond9201
      @stevenbond9201 Год назад +1

      @@SteveGrason59 We are not discussing his performance of the song, we are talking about the writing credits.

    • @Elvista
      @Elvista Месяц назад

      ​@@stevenbond9201most people don't know, as its obvious here, that Elvis had a habit of changing lyrics to songs that were written and sent to him. He was an extremely creative person so to arrogantly and ignorantly suggest Elvis blindly sang songs without contributing to them is.....illogical and idiotic.

  • @momoka2859
    @momoka2859 2 года назад +21

    I would add he had tons of Charisma!! You knew when he walked into a room. I saw him twice in concert and it was magical. Being in the room while Elvis sang for an hour is a once in a lifetime experience. Love your videos btw!

  • @rebeccarobbins6558
    @rebeccarobbins6558 2 года назад +2

    He had a very unique voice and when you add charisma, his looks, you come up with who we love and remember to this day as Elvis!🤗

  • @stevenoels2757
    @stevenoels2757 2 года назад +34

    Elvis broke the mould, he created the teenager, he was so versatile in his music from rock n roll to gospel to country to pop. Yes he did other peoples songs but early on these songs were written originally for him. He was an incredible producer of music and most of what happened in the studio or on stage was all him. He successfully created a myth around him too and his manager was instrumental in this. He reinvented himself over n over from the early rock n roll, to the post army days, late 60s comeback and then the 70s Vegas style. He was also a decent guy and people could relate to him in so many ways from a poor boy to a celebrity who was so generous and so humble. He gave everything to his fans and was always accessible to them. He was the ultimate entertainer. Great analysis and good to see you in good health again.

    • @theresaboom7711
      @theresaboom7711 2 года назад +2

      Yes you're so right, he was the ultimate entertainer!!

  • @stevestarr6395
    @stevestarr6395 2 года назад +9

    Agreed Fil. Elvis was the perfect storm of an artist who had looks and talent that was hard to miss!

  • @cocolossal69
    @cocolossal69 2 года назад +17

    As others have said, Elvis took songs and made them his own, even Paul Simon said after hearing Elvis sing "Bridge ..." "how can we ever top that?" Also, songwriters were writing songs specifically for Elvis to sing, a great example is "If I Can Dream". I don't get why people think not writing his own songs should diminish his popularity, a lot of artists today have teams of writers (personally, I think they have their own names added a lot of the time just for appearance sake) Elvis really was the first true superstar. He was so gifted, he was humble, he was ridiculously generous with his wealth and he genuinely loved his fans and made himself accessible to them all the time. He was unique and his voice was just amazingly beautiful and powerful. He was splendid 💕

  • @malcolmreed3742
    @malcolmreed3742 2 года назад +21

    Elvis had the voice, the looks, the stage presence.. that swagger... that package together is what made him popular.. btw Phil, great to see you appearing back to full strength... hope you're well.

  • @erlindamartinez8521
    @erlindamartinez8521 2 года назад +30

    Elvis had natural talent, whole package. Great vocal voicem passion and charisma. Amazing reaction. 💕💕💕💕😊

  • @Tony-5000
    @Tony-5000 Год назад +2

    Stars said you didn't have to see Elvis walk into the room to know Elvis was in the room. When Elvis was there, in person, on stage, in a movie; it didn't matter what else was happening or who else was there, every eye was looking at Elvis. 👍

  • @brendarobinson2154
    @brendarobinson2154 2 года назад +10

    His music spoke to multiple generations. Women from 8 to 80 loved him, and he loved them back. He catered to his fans and they ate it up with a spoon. He could be whatever they wanted him to be. The boy next door or the untouchable super rock star. He knew his fans, what they wanted and he gave it to them.

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    • @keetonplace
      @keetonplace 2 года назад +2

      @brendarobinson2154....Perfectly stated! Nothing ever like him. And he REALLY loved them.

  • @finn-fredriklange6610
    @finn-fredriklange6610 2 года назад +14

    I fell in love with his Music from the age of 8 years. 🤠. Love all of him until this day. Just saw the movie with Butler. Brought tears to my eyes many times. I am 70 now and no one has been even close to him as the complete package. ❤️❤️❤️

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    • @lorettaharris4377
      @lorettaharris4377 Год назад

      Autin Butler did an excellent job as Elvis. I just loved that movie. Elvis would have been pleased with Austin portraying him!❤

  • @scottclark3139
    @scottclark3139 2 года назад +2

    There are so many Elvis impersonators in the world that it is so easy to forget how good his actual voice was.
    I think the stripped back 4 man jam for the comeback special encapsulates the magic of Elvis

  • @verahoward2341
    @verahoward2341 2 года назад +3

    that's a Very easy question Elvis was genuine, very humble very spiritual. He never let the image take over the man. That's very hard to do in the line of work he's in. There aren't too many like Elvis they're far and few between. I have always liked the way he carried himself. And yes I'm a lifetime fan. 🌹❤️

  • @ThePurpleHarpoon
    @ThePurpleHarpoon Год назад +2

    Elvis is better than most people think he is.
    There are things he does with that voice that you only come to appreciate when you try to sing his songs, and realise it's not as simple as you thought.
    When He sang 'I Got Lucky' .... I thought , damn right, He did.

  • @skmarrama
    @skmarrama 2 года назад +4

    A coworkers husband told a story to me. He was a young boy (now an old man in his 70’s). He was sitting outside of his fathers petrol station, his dad had promised him a Coca-Cola and had not given it to him yet. So as a child, he sat their crying. This guy drives up and asked him what was wrong. He proceeded to buy him a Coke and left. This was in a small Arkansas town. When his parents asked him about it later and who had purchased the coke, he pointed to the man on the television. It was Elvis Presley. Elvis was known to have a kind and generous heart. He was known for coming into town buying 5 Cadillacs and randomly giving them away. His music was revolutionary. He was of my mothers generation.

  • @carol3843
    @carol3843 Год назад +2

    When not singing gospel Elvis so often projected charming self effacing humor. His personality winked at you, like “I’m in on the joke, on the flirting, on how this talent affects you.” Smiling while talking & singing is magnetic.

  • @1CubbieKat1
    @1CubbieKat1 2 года назад +11

    Brilliant analysis!
    I've nothing to add except- Music was in every cell of Elvis' body.

  • @shayjay64
    @shayjay64 2 года назад +16

    Parker didn’t keep all his eggs in one basket. He promoted Elvis in music and film The films helped sell records and the albums help sell movie tickets. Elvis was a kind, generous, and genuine person. Unlike so many artists today. He was just a likable guy.
    So glad you’re feeling better, Fil!❤️

    • @marypthompson6349
      @marypthompson6349 2 года назад +1

      He bought everybody he knew cars! What an awesome guy. I wish I had known him.

  • @jamesblacketter9854
    @jamesblacketter9854 2 года назад +2

    I had a chance to see Elvis when I was really young, my mom had asked one of us siblings and we didn't, which I regret to this day. On another note, what is cool is to watch these reaction videos of different reactions to Elvis and you can see there reaction for the first time in real time, a true God given talent, and Elvis did do gospel almost daily

  • @cardinalflower6959
    @cardinalflower6959 2 года назад +27

    As an American, I'm impressed with this British guy's understanding of the American social milieu of Elvis' time and place. Well done, Fil!

  • @spirit-cologne7453
    @spirit-cologne7453 2 года назад +6

    I think what you also should look at is his body language and facial expressions that also matched perfectly to the music and the voice. You could see, how he turned his attention inside and got into the song. Even when he made jokes in between, after a few seconds he was back again into the mood of the song.

  • @ninosh9261
    @ninosh9261 2 года назад +14

    No one had his voice, no one had a name like him, no one looked like him. He was a phenomenon, As Colonel Parker said and it is true.

  • @walterfechter8080
    @walterfechter8080 2 года назад +26

    Elvis was not only a fantastic vocal talent with great God-given vibrato, but he had God-given heart and soul. He also knew what it took to combine R&B, Gospel, ballads, and elements of early Rock N Roll. Elvis was so very multi-talented. Sam Phillips (Sun records) knew who he had in Elvis and others such as Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash. Many thanks, FIL! Merry Christmas, FIL!

  • @texasgirl6000
    @texasgirl6000 2 года назад +36

    You left out his charisma...stage presence, he was the total package and no one else comes close.

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    • @mariamcinnes2221
      @mariamcinnes2221 Год назад +2

      There never will be another Elvis, he was unique and no one will ever be able to come close, even though many have tried.

  • @kevinboothgospelministries
    @kevinboothgospelministries 2 года назад +6

    Elvis had the incredible ability of taking ANY song he sang, no matter who had done it before, and making it 100% his! He heard in his head how he wanted it to sound! He was a great arranger and producer! He was the total package

  • @larissahorne9991
    @larissahorne9991 2 года назад +18

    Put simply He was incredible. My Sister and I were having a conversation about Young Musical Artists including Elvis being ripped off over bad Managers and their Contracts. Elvis is the prime example, others included in our conversation included The Beatles and Creedence Clearwater Revival (especially John Fogerty). To anybody considering accepting a Contract I highly recommend hiring yourself a good lawyer before signing. The Colonel really ripped him off. As a manager he was only entitled to %10 not 50% and of course he never told him why there weren't any International Concerts. The Colonel would have been arrested if he'd left America. To bad everyone would have loved to have seen Elvis live. Both Elvis and all of those fans would have loved it.

  • @juliabel2
    @juliabel2 2 года назад +26

    You nailed it! As an early fan of Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Ray Charles and the most famous Blues artist, Jimmy Reed & John Lee Hooker, he was amazing on their covers. He made these uniquely his own! Saw him twice in Atlanta, his live performances were truly electric, and his charisma ap filled the room. There was never anyone like him. As a long time fan in my older years, I have truly come to appreciate his music more over time. Thanks again for a great analysis.

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  • @kennethmohamed2897
    @kennethmohamed2897 2 года назад +17

    Just the voice (without today's technology), that's what I fell in love with in the late 60s/70s; then the compulsive dancing (un-choreographed) from first time seeing his moves... Every genre (Rock and Roll, Rhythm and Blues, Country and Gospel); then the charismatic stage presence and clean cut, polite down to earth manner. I could go on forever and ever, 🙏

  • @PriscillaV1964
    @PriscillaV1964 Год назад +2

    I recall Pavarotti, in an interview regarding the duets he did towards the end of his career, . . . talking about how difficult it is to sing different genres.
    To quote an elderly client of mine, "Elvis could sing anything,". That is why he is legendary.
    That Million Dollar Quartet session show just how incredibly talented he was.

  • @zyxwut321
    @zyxwut321 Год назад +5

    It was his utter uniqueness. He was literally one of the most handsome men to have ever lived paired with an amazing, versatile, distinctive voice, inimitable style (as much as people have tried and tried over the years LOL), a sensuality that was completely unprecedented in mid 20th century culture, and a lightning yet humble charisma that drew people to him effortlessly. There's one Elvis in the way that there's one Marilyn Monroe and one James Dean. These figures simply carved out and virtually invented modern culture as we know it today. It simply doesn't look the same without them.

    • @napolinaluna2644
      @napolinaluna2644 9 месяцев назад

      all three true survivors.emotionally extremely instinctively intelligent,look at the eyes,they know and feel everything.beautyful,true and giving surrounded by predators.

  • @TheVigilant109
    @TheVigilant109 2 года назад +27

    Great analysis FIl. It was Elvis's voice that was most important for me. He could sing any song form any genre. Many thanks

  • @reedburke7762
    @reedburke7762 2 года назад +26

    When Elvis released "Return to Sender," I was 13 years old. Elvis was able to sing anything, and both his voice and his films were thrilling. With the neighborhood girls, listening to his records was enjoyable. I would be in their pink bedrooms listening to records whenever they said, "Let's listen to records." I combed my hair like him and even did the thing with the lip, which was very stupid but the females loved it because they loved him too. I loved his music most of all and the way he looked. My biggest disappointment with him as I grew up and continue to do so is that I believe he might have been a fantastic and serious actor. Parker is a jackass for failing to see that, in my opinion. Once again, I appreciate your regard for Elvis.

  • @rosecarr7956
    @rosecarr7956 Год назад +2

    Many superlatives written about him but I can only speak for me. When I heard him in 1956 his voice set me free from the dullness of the adults music. His face and speaking voice were pure but his body movements were deliciously wicked even if I couldn't understand why this was. He always gave us his best until the very end and I loved him for it. Of course he was drop dead gorgeous and for me that smile f#@*ked everything up. There's never going to be another. Enjoy your videos so please keep on keeping on.

  • @cdb989
    @cdb989 7 месяцев назад +3

    Elvis had the voice, he had the looks, He was and still is the King , long live the king

  • @HeavenlyPresley-Tonya
    @HeavenlyPresley-Tonya 2 года назад +2

    I have my own Elvis Tribute Channel - To Me it was Elvis's ( Personality His Charisma His Humor His being so relatable and down to earth so humble so caring so kind.... on top of His Talent... His Looks You can't take your eyes OFF OF HIM.... The way he performed from the Start was like NONE OTHER.... As IF He did his thing and didn't care even with his talking joking and singing at the same time... Who Does That????? Just Electrifying .... I could go On and On and On... His Presence .... Everything about Elvis was just Mesmerizing .............

  • @thepayne7862
    @thepayne7862 2 года назад +2

    I would say Elvis's s biggest contribution to music was him as you said exposing the mainstream to songs they haven't really heard before. He was always open about his influences.

  • @marialazcano5619
    @marialazcano5619 2 года назад +22

    Phil, your dissecting and analyzing all the elements that make Elvis so popular even today is spot on. You touched on all elements perfectly. I love that video where he was being interviewed and was asked if he learned anything from the criticism of his singing and moving physically. He said "no Sir, I did not learn anything from the criticism because I'm not doing anything wrong."
    He was a rebel who just imagine wore pink in the 50's. He loved the black sound related to the outrageous clothing and oh yes, what a voice and what an amazing good looking man. Blues, rock, country and gospel. I still don't know how one man could be so "All It." Loved, God, Mother and his country and proud to put it out there. Like you said "He was the Perfect Storm. He looked to die for always especially from videos I've seen in 1973-1974.

  • @scottyh8494
    @scottyh8494 Год назад +3

    Elvis had the voice, the moves, the looks, total charisma, before anybody had done anything, Elvis had done everything.

  • @dianejohnson1836
    @dianejohnson1836 Год назад +1

    I saw Elvis 7 times back in the early 70’s, starting in 1972.. Elvis had the rare ability to pull the listener into the song with him. He was mesmerizing when you watched and looked at him. It’s very hard to explain Elvis. He was “ magical “? I just can’t explain the mystery of Elvis but I was 14 years old in 1972 and I was on the 10th row in front of the stage, in floor seats ( Greensboro NC ), and when the coliseum lights finally went down and the stage was black, a small light shined on the stage, space odyssey music started playing, and when Elvis appeared from that light, my eyes were fixated on him for the next hour and a half. He was simply amazing and unbelievable when you watched him. 😊

  • @Gamevet
    @Gamevet 2 года назад +21

    George Strait never wrote any of his music, yet he's one of the most coveted artists in country music. It's all about delivery and making the best sound out of the song an artist is singing.

    • @synchronicity1470
      @synchronicity1470 Год назад +2

      yep. Celine Dion, Rihanna, Diana Ross, Whitney Houston, Frank Sinatra didn't write their songs. Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, Aerosmith, Procol Harem, Bob Dylan, Garth Brooks, Reba & many Country artists relied on other writers for their songs.
      Journey, Chicago - oh my; tons of artists use outside writers for many of their hits. Some on the list wrote NONE, others used writers outside of their band for material.
      Many get away with using collaborators who they work with and get shared writing credits: Luke Bryan, Adele and much of the Country artists.

  • @timhensley1297
    @timhensley1297 Год назад +1

    Thinking of Elvis takes me back to the 60's in my mind. It was a magical time of music. Elvis personified that time. His voice and personality were so unique. Hard to put a finger on his popularity, but 45+ years after he left the building, people still feel that vibe. When he died, I felt my own mortality. It ended an era, that I and many were a part of. From 50's-70's he spanned a bunch of generations, and those generations are still around.

  • @rosedavis8267
    @rosedavis8267 Год назад +4

    Nobody can explain why Elvis was so popular, not even song artist. God created him and anointed him with a great voice, good looks with great heart. God was using him during his lifetime of entertainment to share his wealth with the less fortunate people. He has a generous heart and a friendly spirit, which attracts people to himself. He was not an arrogant man. He was friendly and caring to everyone who was working for him regardless of their race or skin color. God has blessed him with good looks that no man on this planet can compare to his handsome face. ❤️

  • @Elvista
    @Elvista Месяц назад +1

    Elvis Presley radiated angelic energy that was spiritually and emotionally magnetic to all who encountered it, regardless. The power was and is still evoked through his voice in the songs we listen to or the videos of him we watch. He had that unsettling unusuality that set him apart which continues to compel curiosity and command attention - almost 50 years after his untimely demise.
    Entities or individuals that place Elvis below No. 1 for any reason are not being honest with themselves.
    Long Live the only King of Music 💯⚡❤️