FIRST TIME HEARING Elvis Presley - In the Ghetto REACTION | Rere Reacts

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  • Опубликовано: 6 янв 2025

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  • @kenmatthews46
    @kenmatthews46 Месяц назад +8

    "If I Can Dream" 68 comeback special , Elvis

    • @3.k
      @3.k Месяц назад

      Yes! That's SO powerful and beautiful!

  • @dalesouders4136
    @dalesouders4136 2 месяца назад +43

    I’m 64 and LOVE to see young people enjoy the great music I listened to growing up. Hello from Tennessee!

    • @RNDReacts
      @RNDReacts  2 месяца назад +3

      Heyy!! 🩵

    • @nickface55
      @nickface55 2 месяца назад +3

      68, hello from Arizona!

    • @AlvisSartori
      @AlvisSartori 2 месяца назад +4

      I’m also 64 and you took the words out of my mouth. My parents where Elvis fans, named me after him, being immigrants from Italy they gave me Alvis, cuz it rolls of the tongue smoother with the accent.

  • @BetsyJonex-f6v
    @BetsyJonex-f6v Месяц назад +3

    He was always an advocate for all people, he was raised in a black ghetto, during the Depression. Very poor. He never forgot where he came from. Thanks. Great reaction.

  • @DanoSeer
    @DanoSeer Месяц назад +3

    60's - 70's greatest music ever created.

  • @jimbickel4001
    @jimbickel4001 Месяц назад +8

    It's been 55 years since Elvis recorded it and it still has relevance today. Maybe more so.

    • @thomastimlin1724
      @thomastimlin1724 Месяц назад

      Yes, we human beings are really a stupid species

  • @markwatson450
    @markwatson450 Месяц назад +14

    Elvis grew up about as poor as possible and relates to this song. Another one of his that is serious is "If I Can Dream". He was very much affected by the assassination of Martin Luther King and this song was his reaction. Great reaction - Thanks!

  • @VIDSTORAGE
    @VIDSTORAGE 2 месяца назад +17

    The singer song writer performer Mac Davis who wrote this song was raised in rural Texas but he had the insight to understand how that viscous cycle seems to never stop . He knew Elvis could take his song and make it better..

    • @FUBAR1986
      @FUBAR1986 2 месяца назад +1

      Elvis sort out to re-record this song he found it that important

  • @warriorpitbull1170
    @warriorpitbull1170 2 месяца назад +22

    Your pure heart is showing. You wear it on your sleeve. I loved your insightful review and reaction, Rere.

  • @dalemcmillan7231
    @dalemcmillan7231 Месяц назад +9

    Excellent song. It reached #1 here in Canada 🇨🇦 in 1969. #3 in the USA. ❤

  • @george217
    @george217 2 месяца назад +9

    Written by the late, great singer/songwriter Mac Davis...#RIP

  • @williamgreen9568
    @williamgreen9568 Месяц назад +5

    HE IS STILL BEST SINGER IN THE WORLD 🌎❤ 💙♥ 💕 💙 🌎 ❤ 🌎❤ 💙♥ 💕 💙 🌎 ❤ 🌎❤ 💙♥ 💕 😅

  • @Bekka_Noyb
    @Bekka_Noyb 2 месяца назад +14

    such a powerful song!

  • @lesgrice4419
    @lesgrice4419 Месяц назад +4

    One of the greatest saddest songs ever, his vocals, the lyrics, the backing, the band and those heavenly backing singers....

    • @thomastimlin1724
      @thomastimlin1724 Месяц назад +1

      the Sweet Inspirations, one of them was Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston's mother.

  • @thomastimlin1724
    @thomastimlin1724 Месяц назад +4

    Singer/songwriter Mac Davis wrote this. He came from a similar background as Elvis. His female back up singers were the Sweet Inspirations, one of them was Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston's mother. You can hear them on this recording. RND, you're a cool dude....

  • @anitawright7169
    @anitawright7169 2 месяца назад +11

    Elvis was, is and always be "The King" You should check out the video it shows so much emotion in Elvis. Elvis was raised in the ghetto of Tupelo, Mississippi. Love your reaction!

  • @carriemichelle322
    @carriemichelle322 2 месяца назад +7

    This has been one my favorite songs since I was a little girl. I'm 51, and still gets me every time! Great reaction! As much as I love him live, the audio version is the best! ❤

  • @pamagnolia
    @pamagnolia Месяц назад +6

    Goosebumps every time I hear this

  • @BrunoBridges
    @BrunoBridges 2 месяца назад +12

    American Trilogy...live...get his full and powerful range of his voice...👍

  • @josephcrawford4038
    @josephcrawford4038 Месяц назад +2

    Mac Davis, the writer of this song, said he did not write the phrase "and his mother cried" but that Elvis added it when he recorded it. It made the song more powerful.

  • @dougleclaire9424
    @dougleclaire9424 Месяц назад +3

    The King

  • @stevedahlberg8680
    @stevedahlberg8680 2 месяца назад +6

    The song just ended and dang, you're making my allergies act up because love your observation about how it was happening then and it's happening now. It's so heartbreaking. As much as I am pushing for you to also react to the live version, because it's so important, I find myself very moved by your action. ❤

  • @toneman501
    @toneman501 Месяц назад +2

    Kentucky Rain is another classic by Elvis .... Written by Eddie Rabbit
    (Every Which Way But Loose..)❤

  • @stevedahlberg8680
    @stevedahlberg8680 2 месяца назад +3

    It's okay to get deep, laugh. That's great. And yeah I like your sober articulation of what various things in the ghetto can mean. It's interesting because Elvis grew up in a ghetto of sorts.
    It's a long story but it was so impoverished it's hard to imagine. And his family was helped out a lot by the black community that they lived in on the outskirts of Tupelo Mississippi when he was young, and they were even on the outskirts of Shake Rag, an already small pocket of poverty on the outskirts. He grew up on the outskirts of that, and his family was really plunged into crisis when his dad Vernon got thrown in jail for kiting checks between jobs. Vernon also built the tiny house that they lived in. And also keep in mind that at birth, Elvis lost a twin brother, and apparently that always affected him deeply.

  • @paulhuggett7503
    @paulhuggett7503 Месяц назад +4

    Very inspirational lady, this is a Real reaction to a strong and as you call it 'deep' song. N0.2 here in Great Britain originally, but N0.1 when re-released years later. However the Brilliant album which ended (the last song on it) with 'In The Ghetto' titled: 'From Elvis In Memphis' was a N0.1 album back in 1969 in this Great Britain, his first N0.1 album here since 'Pot Luck' in 1962 7 years earlier. It was also recorded (the whole 12 songs on the 'From Elvis In Memphis' album) in 'American Studios' which is located in one of the toughest 'ghetto' areas of Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Thank you Rere. Please check out 'If I Can Dream' with the video from Elvis 1968 Comeback TV special. It's an amazing, touching song, a powerful performance again, and after 'If I Can Dream' the same Power that was in That song, Elvis continued with on the 'From Elvis In Memphis' album in 1969. Have a good day!🥰😀

  • @scottgorski7931
    @scottgorski7931 Месяц назад +3

    If you listen closely the drums are like a march, as in time marches on and little changes. His promoters didn't want him to have anything to do with it, but Elvis knew he was big enough to connect with the people and weather any controversy. Plus he TRULY believed in the message.

  • @stlmopoet
    @stlmopoet 2 месяца назад +7

    Most studios would not touch this song at the time. Mac Davis wrote it and Elvis agreed to sing it.

  • @gorse9030
    @gorse9030 2 месяца назад +4

    I am sure this was your first listen to the song, but your reaction and analysis indicated someone who could have listened to it several times - very enjoyable.

  • @MatthewC137
    @MatthewC137 2 месяца назад +5

    Love to see the wonderful compliments you're receiving and I agree with them fully. You're so thoughtful and mature in all of your reactions and it clearly comes naturally. You have a gift and ARE a gift.

  • @EdBrown-fy1vk
    @EdBrown-fy1vk 2 месяца назад +4

    I'm pushing 70 and like others here , we are moved by your reactions to the songs we grew up with. Yes we had all kinds of songs back then too, but many many songs contained messages about life , love , the horror of war , and the beauty of the human spirit. Sadly , song writers, good ones , are few and far between . The youth of today could use some real story telling in the form of music . They just don't realize it. Keep it going sweetie , we are truly enjoying your journey.

  • @makingthecoin3647
    @makingthecoin3647 Месяц назад

    Your words after Elvis sung were precise and thought provoking. Bravo. I was a kid in the 1970s and indulged in my decade as well as others prior. I saw Elvis at MSG and saw the TRAMPS and Donna Summers at the Beacon NYC. Video of Elvis Suspicious Minds and If I Can Dream. GOD BLESS you guys. Handsome Duo.

  • @rosedavis8267
    @rosedavis8267 Месяц назад +8

    You should play this song with him singing on stage in Las Vegas.

  • @stevechrist8622
    @stevechrist8622 2 месяца назад +2

    i just subscribed first of all Elvis Presley lived in the ghetto through his youth, luckily got out because of his ability singing. i will say always try to do Elvis LIVE when you can because he sings with a lot of amotions. Another song that Elvis does from his 1968 comeback special while he is in his white suit is( LIVE 1968-----(IF I CAN DREAM) it is a tribute song to MLK after he was assinated a very powerful performance

  • @stevedahlberg8680
    @stevedahlberg8680 2 месяца назад +3

    I'm just getting started and I see that other people have commented and I will thoroughly enjoy this reaction, but to understand the significance of this, you absolutely have to see the live version and additionally understand the context of the time, which I know is not easy to do. But sing the live version at least will give you some indicator. But I'm so glad you're reacting to this at all seriously.❤❤

  • @stevedahlberg8680
    @stevedahlberg8680 2 месяца назад +2

    I'm at the end of the reaction and I have to say, if I did the math right you're about 21 or so. And I think it's fascinating that you can engage in this way. I've been kind of feeling depressed all day today, but you give me hope for sure.
    Don't get me wrong, there is so much more ahead of you, but I really like your sentiments and your insights that you experienced after listening to this.

  • @delilahmorrow4606
    @delilahmorrow4606 Месяц назад +1

    Thank you!! We love Elvis❤ Elvis could sing every kind of music. He was so handsome. He was loving, giving & kind.

  • @ThomasBeauchemin-z4b
    @ThomasBeauchemin-z4b 2 месяца назад +4

    Music can do all these things you spoke about and more!! In 1993 a song called "Zombie" led to peace talks and eventually peace!! If you haven't reacted to it yet you should. Its by the cranberry s 😊

  • @colinstevens2691
    @colinstevens2691 2 месяца назад +14

    What a beautiful, eloquent and educated young lady you are. A lovely reaction and you’re so right about so much of todays modern music which promotes violence and over sexualisation.

    • @RNDReacts
      @RNDReacts  2 месяца назад +3

      Blessings 🙏🏽🩵

    • @FUBAR1986
      @FUBAR1986 2 месяца назад +1

      In the 80s, they worried about the video games being too violent and desensitizing the youth

  • @johnsmith-es7zk
    @johnsmith-es7zk Месяц назад +2

    Such a mature and insightful reaction. As someone in their 60s I view today's music as you do. It seems that being a victim is painted as something to be proud of and almost as a badge of honor these days. Huge areas of poverty still exist of course but it should never be portrayed through music as a good thing. This song was about the circle of life in a ghetto with no escape. Today there are ways to escape and change, I'm not for one second saying it's easy but determination and hard work can change things. Every journey in life starts with a single step.

  • @paulpennell2115
    @paulpennell2115 2 месяца назад +2

    A plant with special lighting, fantastic start, so easy...

  • @leannlaplante3643
    @leannlaplante3643 28 дней назад

    I appreciate you and the way you see much of the music that is made today. Like The Beatles changed the music scene, let us hope another band will do the same soon.

  • @tom7471
    @tom7471 2 месяца назад +2

    I was never an Elvis 'fan', but this song was exceptional in its somber storytelling, and, for its time, a shocking look into reality. Thanks for the reaction.

  • @stevedahlberg8680
    @stevedahlberg8680 2 месяца назад +3

    Please please please please listen to his 1968 so called Comeback Special where he does for the finale of this NBC television Christmas special, a controversial song that nobody would touch at the time and I believe it's one of his greatest performances and it's probably incredibly courageous of Elvis:
    If I Can Dream
    There is an alternative take with him in black leather, but the iconic one is where he is in a white suit against a huge backdrop with his name and the band is in the background ,and he's wearing a red tie to symbolize all the blood loss in Vietnam, and pissed off his producers by insisting on doing this controversial song written by one of his closest songwriters, Walter Earl Brown, a black dude, who was an incredible songwriter. And he knew Elvis inside out and he knew how torn up he was about the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King, which by the way happened less than two miles from where Elvis lived.

  • @hazy5340
    @hazy5340 Месяц назад +3

    Aw man, Rere Your interpretation and analysation of songs you react to is mind blowing, on point every comment, I love the honesty and the frustration you have with today’s bands - Magic, we need more, stay safe Pal

  • @erinhansen2110
    @erinhansen2110 2 месяца назад +3

    This was an amazing heartfelt reaction. One of the best ever for this song. Kudos!

  • @carriemichelle322
    @carriemichelle322 2 месяца назад +6

    I noticed you didn't react to If I Can Dream in white suit 68 Comeback Special. You may have and it got blocked? Its a must see Live. Its very powerful especially at that time. MLK was just assassinated as well as JFK.

  • @kjw1886
    @kjw1886 Месяц назад +3

    Good one.

  • @Gary-zq9dr
    @Gary-zq9dr 2 месяца назад +3

    Check out Rush - Xanadu live (Exit Stage Left - 1981)

  • @3.k
    @3.k Месяц назад

    So glad you chose the original recording, not the faster and higher-pitched live version. This studio version is just perfect.

  • @joenewman6494
    @joenewman6494 Месяц назад +2

    Excellent reaction powerful song later beautiful.❤️😎🇺🇸

  • @paulriley7117
    @paulriley7117 Месяц назад

    My recommendation for a song with a message is "If I can dream " from the 68 comeback special.

  • @photobistro
    @photobistro 2 месяца назад +2

    You are so right...

  • @Scott-mw7xq
    @Scott-mw7xq Месяц назад +1

    Hi from the Buckeye State. I beleave you would of love the time back in the 60s and 70s. Think we're a whole lot different. Not as or scary as now. Keep up the good job.😊❤

  • @tcb7369
    @tcb7369 Месяц назад +1

    Fame and fortune. By Elvis 👑⚡️

  • @stevecrisell108
    @stevecrisell108 2 месяца назад +1

    Quality Tune. Quality Reaction Rere.

  • @tinakeith5822
    @tinakeith5822 Месяц назад

    One of my favorite conversations starters is if you had to tell me about yourself using only songs, what songs would be on your life’s soundtrack?

  • @richj5953
    @richj5953 2 месяца назад +1

    SNOW THA PRODUCT
    "HOW I DO IT"

  • @richardjacobs7632
    @richardjacobs7632 Месяц назад +1

    Hello from Baltimore! Lovely sad song!

  • @allengray5748
    @allengray5748 2 месяца назад +1

    Cool! So I'm 62 years old and heard tons of Elvis and seen all of his movies a few times each but never heard of this song until recently on reaction channels AND on of the channels of those who are melanin strong!! Co inky dink?? Perhaps 😊 Usual Elvis introductions;
    BURNING LOVE ❤️
    RETURN TO SENDER
    CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE,,,,
    BLUE SUEDE SHOES 👟
    BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC aka
    GLORY, GLORY HALLELUJAH 💕 There! That's a good start 😅 Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎🎸🤟🏼

  • @Aquarius69
    @Aquarius69 Месяц назад +1

    You´re about to discover the KING, the GOAT. Please react to BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER (4k), live in Las Vegas 1970. It will blow your mind!

  • @dadmateryn8092
    @dadmateryn8092 2 месяца назад +3

    very observant of you

  • @RadioJammor
    @RadioJammor 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you not just for playing and reacting to this, but for your perspective on how you don't get many songs like this nowadays, at least in terms of subject matter.
    It's not non-existent; you still get and have had some social commentary from the likes of Muse, for example, but coming from today's equivalent of Elvis, it just doesn't happen.
    Anyway, keep picking ones like this.👍

  • @EricNess-sc3rh
    @EricNess-sc3rh Месяц назад +1

    You've identified the huge problem today's music has become a part of. Music used to have solutions. Now it has become a big part of the problem.

  • @Almcosta25
    @Almcosta25 Месяц назад +1

    ❤💚

  • @Cosmo-Kramer
    @Cosmo-Kramer 2 месяца назад +1

    Rere, please revisit the famous Brummie, Jeff Lynne, by reacting to another hit from his band, ELO (Electric Light Orchestra)! I suggest their 1975 classic tune that launched the band into worldwide superstardom, *"Evil Woman".* Please react to just the audio of the original studio version, from their album, Face The Music. :)

  • @Mary-d5x6g
    @Mary-d5x6g Месяц назад +1

    You are very wise, the music industry has been weaponized to push agenda's. Elvis was practically born in a black Ghetto in Mississippi in 1935. He was God fearing and a patriotic good man. He has been miss understood but he was an activist and loved everybody. He gave away almost as much as he made. He was good to his fans and wanted to do inspirational music. His gospel albums all have gone gold. His legacy will live on, thank you for reacting. Be Blessed

  • @mikematusek4233
    @mikematusek4233 2 месяца назад +9

    Elvis was dirt Poor, so he knew the life.

    • @RNDReacts
      @RNDReacts  2 месяца назад

      Swear!! 😮

    • @shaneheff5244
      @shaneheff5244 2 месяца назад +5

      ​@RNDReacts Yes born into poverty in Tupelo, Mississippi.

  • @jamescrane2156
    @jamescrane2156 2 месяца назад +27

    The studio version is fine, but the live version from Las Vegas in 1970 is much more powerful.

    • @RNDReacts
      @RNDReacts  2 месяца назад +6

      Ok nice! I’ll have to check that out

    • @Bekka_Noyb
      @Bekka_Noyb 2 месяца назад +7

      disagree

    • @carriemichelle322
      @carriemichelle322 2 месяца назад +4

      Disagree, as much as I love him live.

    • @VanDiemensLair
      @VanDiemensLair Месяц назад +5

      Disagree as well. Studio version vocally and musically much more emotional than that live version which feels faster and rushed through. Unfortunately most s reactors react to the live version than the studio version. I appreciate you, Rere, for choosing the studio. Though I don’t want to discourage you from watching/reacting to the Las Vegas live version. It is great too, just not as good as the studio, imo. (Liked & subscribed 💐🌼)

    • @JujuUpTheMountain
      @JujuUpTheMountain Месяц назад +2

      Studio version is light years ahead.

  • @colmflaherty3963
    @colmflaherty3963 Месяц назад

    Thanks for reacting to This Great song. It was a big hit for Elvis. There is a Live version from him too. The studio version here is better. But Elvis is always good to watch too. Elvis is really worth discovering. Why did they call him the king? If you stick with him you will find out. 😊👍 Although he never liked being called The King.

  • @guitarman8462
    @guitarman8462 Месяц назад

    The song " Hound Dog " is originally by Big Momma Thorton , not by Elvis.

  • @daydreamer7618
    @daydreamer7618 Месяц назад

    Great reaction ❤ Please react to this same song but the duet with Elvis and his daughter Lisa Marie 🙏

  • @boosuedon
    @boosuedon Месяц назад

    The song spotlights the cycle of poverty and how difficult it is to escape its' grasp.

  • @guitarman8462
    @guitarman8462 Месяц назад

    Elvis did many cover songs from diff artist .

  • @CandC68
    @CandC68 Месяц назад

    Why do us old timers have to see that songs like this still apply? Try:
    "War," "Eve of Destruction," "Ball of confusion," etc....

  • @bradjenkins1475
    @bradjenkins1475 2 месяца назад +3

    Never worry about getting too deep about certain things. And this song is an example of a certain thing. You Handled it and you said it perfectly. I'm sorry, but today's music doesn't have anything that we used to call soul. Our music back in the 60s and 70s usually had something to say it looked at the brighter side of life for the most part, but when it came to being serious about something like Poverty, well, that's a different thing. My gut tells me that you'd have been perfectly situated if you lived those years. I suppose to happen to attempt to look back on them now in your reactions. And for your information, that was meant to be accomplished.

    • @RNDReacts
      @RNDReacts  2 месяца назад +1

      I really appreciate this comment. If there was any other time I could chose to live in it would be this one 🙌🏽

  • @callmeoutlaw6601
    @callmeoutlaw6601 2 месяца назад +2

    You should also check out "Beds are Burning" by Midnight Oil About giving back to the Indigenous people of Australia that was stolen from them

  • @lindawhite5006
    @lindawhite5006 Месяц назад +1

    "PLEASE USE BIRTH CONTROL!"

  • @jamesbeck6401
    @jamesbeck6401 Месяц назад +3

    I just love your accent

  • @AlvisSartori
    @AlvisSartori 2 месяца назад +2

    You are such a pleasant young lady!❤️😊

  • @LisaC.-mebugyou
    @LisaC.-mebugyou Месяц назад

    One has to why they are promoting the music that is geared towards violence and sex and drugs instead of promoting more positive music that touches one’s heart and souls, emotions those are the ones that actually speak to folks on a much more positive and meaningful and deeper level

  • @geraldoribeirofilho
    @geraldoribeirofilho 2 месяца назад +1

    I recommend you listen Rush and their song subdivisions. It's human history. Will it improves?

    • @Cosmo-Kramer
      @Cosmo-Kramer 2 месяца назад

      To say it's about human history is grossly misleading. Rather, it's a very broad and generic (and trite, tbh) social commentary on the challenges of growing up in suburban Canada and America.

  • @gordonrussell9204
    @gordonrussell9204 2 месяца назад +2

    Older music was more independent. Janis Ian - Society's Child

  • @williamgreen9568
    @williamgreen9568 Месяц назад

    Can you please play trouble from the film King creole please by ELVIS

  • @colleennovak1558
    @colleennovak1558 Месяц назад +2

    Its very simple and that is !!!!!!!!!!!!JESUS RULES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!JESUS SAVES !!!!!!!!!!!!!JESUS LOVES YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!! COME LORD JESUS ✝

  • @wayneparsons2569
    @wayneparsons2569 Месяц назад

    Doctor's aren't allowed to put poverty as cause of death on the " death certificate"

  • @claudiocereceda4007
    @claudiocereceda4007 Месяц назад

    Hola sonrisa hermosa reacciona a Richard max

  • @stevetcbjxl1
    @stevetcbjxl1 Месяц назад

    darlin! Music today ain't about real feelings and life that earlier music was. Its smoke and lights. Not music!

  • @Kat-jd2tu
    @Kat-jd2tu Месяц назад

    Amazing, live is better, in my opinion. I am new to your channel. You may have already played it. I would like to request Sir Tom Jones, I'll never fall in love again. 🎉🎉🎉 Kat

  • @Steelersfanty
    @Steelersfanty Месяц назад

    Hi beautiful

  • @cesarebonventre12
    @cesarebonventre12 Месяц назад

    Alvis ?

  • @harrikuusjarvi3795
    @harrikuusjarvi3795 Месяц назад

    Live is better

  • @texnoti
    @texnoti Месяц назад

    Sry, but how? Your parents don't play music so you can hear?
    But then I'm guilty of the same since I don't listen, or play, rap.
    But Elvis?

  • @PatrickOneal-nl7xk
    @PatrickOneal-nl7xk Месяц назад

    Messes with my mind when they do not show the original live performances... too boring ... sorry i cannot leave a like but this was just plain lazy chosing.

  • @michaelasay8587
    @michaelasay8587 Месяц назад

    No sweetie, life wasnt like that 8n the 70's, 80s...thank God Trump won.

  • @stevedahlberg8680
    @stevedahlberg8680 2 месяца назад +2

    The song just ended and dang, you're making my allergies act up because love your observation about how it was happening then and it's happening now. It's so heartbreaking. As much as I am pushing for you to also react to the live version, because it's so important, I find myself very moved by your action. ❤