Suspicious Minds - Las Vegas Btw, that was not his message. The song came about after especially the killing of Marthin L. King in a year with huge racial problems in the US.
Elvis recorded 769 tracks during his career. You have plenty to explore. I always find it difficult to recommend an Elvis song (i love 99% of them. LOL) but let me give you a suggestion that hasn’t been “reactioned to death”. Steamroller Blues from 1973 Aloha From Hawaii. ruclips.net/video/4vAuXP4hIoo/видео.html
Elvis is much more than a 50s old glory, as some believe. He is the most versatile vocalist, he could sing any type of music without being ridiculous. The king of music.
AMEN!!…those people don’t know there music or were not true Elvis fans!!…a 50’s icon only lolol..ya right that’s why 4 billion people watched his concert from Hawaii lolol…ELVIS WILL NEVER DIE IN THE HEARTS AND MEMORIES OF HIS BILLIONS FANS!!!
This song is a tribute to Martin Luther King who died just down from Elvis's home in memphis, Elvis was heartbroken about this and sang this song as the closing song for his 1968 christmas special. So sad.
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 He was working in California. Did you go to the funeral? Did either of your parents? If not, by your thoughts, you or they were no doubt racist against black people...
Ups.......! seems like we are "playing" at the same places today..........😂 But apart from that, you are absolutly right! Nobody like him.....and never will!
Nobody had a voice like Elvis, amazing baratone when he wanted to use it, tons of power and feeling, no half ass efforst he gave it all he had pretty much every time, even when his health was failing him.
The G.O.A.T! Before computers and autotune just raw talent, Recommend trying to get to you 1968, suspicious minds 1970, polk salad annie 1970, and many more
Thanks for reaching to this song. When MLK was assassinated Elvis was extremely upset and angry. He had a live tv special. The 68 comeback special, shortly after. This was his tribute to MLK and his I have a dream speech. You can hear the emotion and hurt in his voice. He never sang it live again. Don't know if he ever recorded it. This song so relavent now with everything going on. All should listen. Take care
“In the Ghetto”, “American Trilogy”, and “How great Thou Art” are also masterpieces. Elvis is legendary with his looks, his vocals, his performances, his soul, and his huge heart. Long live the King!
It is so great to see a new generation discovering EP. He was so heartbroken over MLK and the pain and hurt show in this song. I have just discovered your channel and can not wait to see you discover more of the king. There will never be another TCB 👑⚡️
It's good to see younger reactors checking out Elvis. This is such an excellent song for a first reaction. It's from his 1968 Comeback Special and it was written in the wake of a very turbulent time in America following the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. The message is actually an echo of Dr King's famous dream voiced in Washington in 1963. As you can see Elvis sang this with so much conviction and passion. He admired Dr King (some Elvis fans tend to claim that they were friends but there's no substantiated proof of this) and was devastated to hear of his murder. Such a shame that a song with a message first heard in 1968 remains too relevant today. By the way, if you delve deeper into Elvis, you're in for a treat. He sang just about every genre of music: from country to rock n roll, gospel, rhythm and blues and pop.
This Song was a reaction to the assassination of dr Martin Luther King jr. In the 60s THEY assassinated: - President John F. Kennedy / November 22 1963 - Malcolm X / February 21 1965 - Martin Luther King jr. / April 4 1968 - Robert F. Kennedy / June 6 1968 This song came out in November 1968
please do much more ELVIS reactions ok ! like -- [ bossa nova ] & [ a litter less conversation ] & [ polk salad annie ] & [ jail house rock ] & [ these songs will touch your heart and all the way to your soul ! -- [ how great thou art ] & [ take my hand precious lord ] & [ make the world go away ] and crying in the chapel ] this is the real ELVIS ! GREAT REACTION !
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Now think about that 1, He was The most popular entertainer ever. Not only would it had attracted WAY more crowds, but also required way more security and the occasion would have been dampened by him being there, everyone wanting to rush to get his autograph, pics hence taking away from the occasion.
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Comparing Nixon to Elvis lol, Good 1 lol Someone in politricks to Elvis. Gee who would they have flocked to in droves. LOL Dude.. come on now lol
Elvis' manager told him not to perform this song because it's too controversial. Elvis told him the only way he won't perform it is over his dead body. LONG LIVE THE KING.
This song was written for Elvis as a tribute to MLK who was killed in 1968. Check out the video "Elvis and the Black Community - His Dream will never die". It's a short video bio of Elvis.
Yes that is a classic hits from his 1968 Comeback Special The Comeback Special was called that because all through the 60s he was making movies not performing live in concert so all we could do was semen the movies and course I put records out records from the movies and his agent knew how to keep heels name up there even though he wasn't in concert nobody ever forgot Elvis not to this day and he's been gone from 43 years can maybe he's just as popular as the first time I seen him when I was 11 years old in 1956 on The Ed Sullivan Show there will never be another Elvis Presley AKA Elvis Junkie
The words are from songwriter Earl Brown .... { Martin Luther King said .... { I HAVE A DREAM in a speech } .... And A beautiful one at that .... Songwriter .... { EARL BROWN } .... WROTE .... { IF I CAN DREAM For a Song } .... And A beautiful one at that .... The Sentiment is the same .... Both works of art from two different people .... Saying the same thing .... Praying for peace .... GOD BLESS BOTH .... Here is the official report .... The report on the complete facts of the SONG "IF I CAN DREAM" Elvis Presley The King Elvis Presley Home Elvis Home › Graceland › Elvis News › Elvis Biography › Elvis Interviews › Sitemap › The assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Memphis .... As well as that of the U.S. Senator Robert Kennedy .... Affected Elvis Presley deeply .... These feelings led Elvis to give one of the most passionate performances of his career .... America was in the midst of an upheaval in 1968 .... The Civil Rights movement was in full swing and our world and culture were changing.... Within a short span of time .... Two leaders were assassinated .... Dr. King was assassinated April 4, 1968 .... In Memphis - Elvis's hometown .... Robert Kennedy .... Assassinated in Los Angeles .... June 6,1968 .... A US Senator who strongly supported human rights and social justice .... Was killed two months later .... On June 6.... It was Elvis's reaction to the news of both King and Kennedy's assassination that lead to the creation of the song 'If I Can Dream' .... A tribute song to King .... The Kennedy's {John and Bobby } .... And the fallen soldiers in Vietnam .... Featuring direct quotes from the Civil Rights leader.... In the spring of '68 .... Elvis was working on his upcoming TV special .... 'Elvis'.... After seeing the news about Kennedy's death on TV .... Elvis spent an entire night with the show's director .... Steve Binder and his friends .... Talking about the assassinations and Elvis's wishes for the world ....The conversation was heartfelt and honest.... And Binder believed Elvis had an important message for the country .... Binder then went to the show's Musical Director Billy Goldenberg and songwriter Earl Brown and told them about the discussion .... He wanted a Powerful ....Meaningful song that would close out the TV special .... Because the special was slated to air in December .... The producers and Elvis's manager .... Col. Tom Parker .... Had planned to end the show with a Christmas song .... Binder had other ideas .... It wasn't long before 'If I Can Dream was born..... Once the song was finished ... Binder took the song to Elvis and played it for him.... 'Let me hear it again', said Elvis .... The song was played again and again..... 'Okay' .... Elvis said .... I'll do it' .... On June 23, 1968 .... Elvis recorded 'If I Can Dream in several impassioned takes .... Even though it is said that the first take Elvis gave was perfect.... The king gave such a powerful performance that some band members were so blown away by Elvis's performance that they had to do several retakes .... It was after the band and backup singers were sent home that Elvis gave an even more astonishing performance as he re-recorded the vocals .... Elvis had the lights turned off and gave himself over to the music .... Over the next few takes .... Giving himself completely to the song .... After those takes .... Elvis went to the control room and had his chosen take played repeatedly before he gave it his blessing .... Elvis was so moved by the song and his experience with it that he told Binder .... I'll never sing another song I don't believe in .... I'm never going to make another movie I don't believe in' .... As Elvis was getting ready for the filming of the song .... Apparently designer .... Bill Belew who created the wardrobe for the ELVIS special .... He has had Elvis wearing neckerchiefs with some of his outfits .... He felt the song If I Can Dream was very moving .... And spoke to that generation about the difficult times they had been through during the sixties.... For this song .... Bill told Elvis he thought the white suit he had made would be more appropriate than the black leathers Elvis would wear for much of the concert ... When Elvis tried it on .... Bill felt there was something missing .... And realized it needed a hankerchief .... That evening Bill heard Walter Cronkite on the evening news speaking about all the soldiers that had died that week in the Vietnam War ..... The next day Bill found a dark red neckerchief for Elvis to wear with the white suit .... Bill explained to Elvis about the news he had watched .... And how many soldiers had died .... And that this neckerchief would represent the blood of all these soldiers that had lost their lives in Vietnam .... Both Bill and Elvis found this to be a very emotional subject .... And didn’t want to discuss it with anyone else .... If I Can Dream was an appropriate song for the finale of the show .... As it was Elvis’ appeal for peace and understanding .... Elvis asked Bile to include the story of If I Can Dream .... His message was .... “It is important to remember those that sacrificed their lives at that time ..... Forty years have passed since the Vietnam War ended .... But If I Can Dream is still my hope for the world today' .... As Per .... www.elvisinfonet.com/book-redbowtie.html .... Elvis wore the red scarf as a symbol of their sacrifice 'If I Can Dream was featured at the end of Elvis's Singer Special (later known as the '68 Special) on December 3, 1968 .... This was the first time the public heard the song .... And it was later released as a single with 'Edge of Reality (recorded for the film 'Live a Little, Love a Little') .... As its flip-side in November 1968 ..... The single spent 13 weeks on the U.S. pop chart peaking at #12. In the U.K .... It was on the chart for 10 weeks .... Peaking at #11. It is now a Gold Record single .... Elvis Presley .... Words written by W. Earl Brown .... Elvis Presley Sang those Lyrics .... There must be lights burning brighter somewhere .... Got to be birds flying higher in a sky more blue .... If I can dream of a better land Where all my brothers walk hand in hand Tell me why, oh why, oh why can't my dream come true There must be peace and understanding sometime Strong winds of promise that will blow away All the doubt and fear If I can dream of a warmer sun Where hope keeps shining on everyone Tell me why, oh why, oh why won't that sun appear We're lost in a cloud With too much rain We're trapped in a world That's troubled with pain But as long as a man Has the strength to dream He can redeem his soul and fly Deep in my heart there's a trembling question Still I am sure that the answer gonna come somehow Out there in the dark, there's a beckoning candle And while I can think, while I can talk While I can stand, while I can walk While I can dream, please let my dream Come true, right now Let it come true right now Oh yeah Recorded: 1968/06/23, first released on single.... And that is now history forever .... { Special Note } .... As from the official report from Graceland .... He DID NOT get in the fetal position At ANY TIME as some others are saying .... Someone just added to their story and .... A RUMOR was born .... No this is what he did as it is reported in the report .... { 'Elvis'.... After seeing the news about Kennedy's death on TV .... Elvis spent an entire night with the show's director .... Steve Binder and his friends .... Talking about the assassinations .... Of the three Patriotic Humans beings were Shot down .... And the killings in the lousy wars .... Elvis's spoke of his wishes for a better world ....The conversation was heartfelt and honest Binder believed .... Elvis had an important message for the country .... And that is how it went down .... The rest is history ....
i think you will like seeing and hearing LISA PRESLY his daugther sing with ELVIS ! they look so much a like in there face ! please do some reactions on them ! thank you !
I also wanted to ask you do some reactions on COURTNEY HADWIN ! she has her own style ! like -- [ got a brand new bag ] [ she has so many videos on RUclips her site is-- [ courtney hadwin vevo ] she can sing- rock n roll, soul, blues, jazz, slow songs and rap ! COURTNEY is one of a kind too ! just different too ! thank you !
Awesome of course this was dedicated to the assasinatios of M L King and R F Kennedy he had it written to end the 68 come back special has to be one of his best performances here'e a few In the ghetto, Suspicious minds and Polk salad Annie thank you be safe 😷✌
The words are from songwriter Earl Brown .... { Martin Luther King said .... { I HAVE A DREAM in a speech } .... And A beautiful one at that .... Songwriter .... { EARL BROWN } .... WROTE .... { IF I CAN DREAM For a Song } .... And A beautiful one at that .... The Sentiment is the same .... Both works of art from two different people .... Saying the same thing .... Praying for peace .... GOD BLESS BOTH .... Here is the official report .... The report on the complete facts of the SONG "IF I CAN DREAM" Elvis Presley The King Elvis Presley Home Elvis Home › Graceland › Elvis News › Elvis Biography › Elvis Interviews › Sitemap › The assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Memphis .... As well as that of the U.S. Senator Robert Kennedy .... Affected Elvis Presley deeply .... These feelings led Elvis to give one of the most passionate performances of his career .... America was in the midst of an upheaval in 1968 .... The Civil Rights movement was in full swing and our world and culture were changing.... Within a short span of time .... Two leaders were assassinated .... Dr. King was assassinated April 4, 1968 .... In Memphis - Elvis's hometown .... Robert Kennedy .... Assassinated in Los Angeles .... June 6,1968 .... A US Senator who strongly supported human rights and social justice .... Was killed two months later .... On June 6.... It was Elvis's reaction to the news of both King and Kennedy's assassination that lead to the creation of the song 'If I Can Dream' .... A tribute song to King .... The Kennedy's {John and Bobby } .... And the fallen soldiers in Vietnam .... Featuring direct quotes from the Civil Rights leader.... In the spring of '68 .... Elvis was working on his upcoming TV special .... 'Elvis'.... After seeing the news about Kennedy's death on TV .... Elvis spent an entire night with the show's director .... Steve Binder and his friends .... Talking about the assassinations and Elvis's wishes for the world ....The conversation was heartfelt and honest.... And Binder believed Elvis had an important message for the country .... Binder then went to the show's Musical Director Billy Goldenberg and songwriter Earl Brown and told them about the discussion .... He wanted a Powerful ....Meaningful song that would close out the TV special .... Because the special was slated to air in December .... The producers and Elvis's manager .... Col. Tom Parker .... Had planned to end the show with a Christmas song .... Binder had other ideas .... It wasn't long before 'If I Can Dream was born..... Once the song was finished ... Binder took the song to Elvis and played it for him.... 'Let me hear it again', said Elvis .... The song was played again and again..... 'Okay' .... Elvis said .... I'll do it' .... On June 23, 1968 .... Elvis recorded 'If I Can Dream in several impassioned takes .... Even though it is said that the first take Elvis gave was perfect.... The king gave such a powerful performance that some band members were so blown away by Elvis's performance that they had to do several retakes .... It was after the band and backup singers were sent home that Elvis gave an even more astonishing performance as he re-recorded the vocals .... Elvis had the lights turned off and gave himself over to the music .... Over the next few takes .... Giving himself completely to the song .... After those takes .... Elvis went to the control room and had his chosen take played repeatedly before he gave it his blessing .... Elvis was so moved by the song and his experience with it that he told Binder .... I'll never sing another song I don't believe in .... I'm never going to make another movie I don't believe in' .... As Elvis was getting ready for the filming of the song .... Apparently designer .... Bill Belew who created the wardrobe for the ELVIS special .... He has had Elvis wearing neckerchiefs with some of his outfits .... He felt the song If I Can Dream was very moving .... And spoke to that generation about the difficult times they had been through during the sixties.... For this song .... Bill told Elvis he thought the white suit he had made would be more appropriate than the black leathers Elvis would wear for much of the concert ... When Elvis tried it on .... Bill felt there was something missing .... And realized it needed a hankerchief .... That evening Bill heard Walter Cronkite on the evening news speaking about all the soldiers that had died that week in the Vietnam War ..... The next day Bill found a dark red neckerchief for Elvis to wear with the white suit .... Bill explained to Elvis about the news he had watched .... And how many soldiers had died .... And that this neckerchief would represent the blood of all these soldiers that had lost their lives in Vietnam .... Both Bill and Elvis found this to be a very emotional subject .... And didn’t want to discuss it with anyone else .... If I Can Dream was an appropriate song for the finale of the show .... As it was Elvis’ appeal for peace and understanding .... Elvis asked Bile to include the story of If I Can Dream .... His message was .... “It is important to remember those that sacrificed their lives at that time ..... Forty years have passed since the Vietnam War ended .... But If I Can Dream is still my hope for the world today' .... As Per .... www.elvisinfonet.com/book-redbowtie.html .... Elvis wore the red scarf as a symbol of their sacrifice 'If I Can Dream was featured at the end of Elvis's Singer Special (later known as the '68 Special) on December 3, 1968 .... This was the first time the public heard the song .... And it was later released as a single with 'Edge of Reality (recorded for the film 'Live a Little, Love a Little') .... As its flip-side in November 1968 ..... The single spent 13 weeks on the U.S. pop chart peaking at #12. In the U.K .... It was on the chart for 10 weeks .... Peaking at #11. It is now a Gold Record single .... Elvis Presley .... Words written by W. Earl Brown .... Elvis Presley Sang those Lyrics .... There must be lights burning brighter somewhere .... Got to be birds flying higher in a sky more blue .... If I can dream of a better land Where all my brothers walk hand in hand Tell me why, oh why, oh why can't my dream come true There must be peace and understanding sometime Strong winds of promise that will blow away All the doubt and fear If I can dream of a warmer sun Where hope keeps shining on everyone Tell me why, oh why, oh why won't that sun appear We're lost in a cloud With too much rain We're trapped in a world That's troubled with pain But as long as a man Has the strength to dream He can redeem his soul and fly Deep in my heart there's a trembling question Still I am sure that the answer gonna come somehow Out there in the dark, there's a beckoning candle And while I can think, while I can talk While I can stand, while I can walk While I can dream, please let my dream Come true, right now Let it come true right now Oh yeah Recorded: 1968/06/23, first released on single.... And that is now history forever .... { Special Note } .... As from the official report from Graceland .... He DID NOT get in the fetal position At ANY TIME as some others are saying .... Someone just added to their story and .... A RUMOR was born .... No this is what he did as it is reported in the report .... { 'Elvis'.... After seeing the news about Kennedy's death on TV .... Elvis spent an entire night with the show's director .... Steve Binder and his friends .... Talking about the assassinations .... Of the three Patriotic Humans beings were Shot down .... And the killings in the lousy wars .... Elvis's spoke of his wishes for a better world ....The conversation was heartfelt and honest Binder believed .... Elvis had an important message for the country .... And that is how it went down .... The rest is history ....
I disliked him immensely my entire life , probably because mom was such a freak for him lol but two weeks ago my eyes were opened and now I’m a fan that wishes I wouldn’t have wasted so much time, he’s amazing!
A lot of background to this track. The assassination of Robert Kennedy and MLK were the inspiration according to some sources. The red scarf was in tribute to Vietnam soldiers.
This was due to Sen Kennedy and Martin Luther King's murders. Vietnam was still sadly going on. The Civil Rights movement going on, women's rights. The red tie signified the blood shed in Vietnam. He was told not to perform this song. Elvis being Elvis...Did it HIS WAY. And sang it.
The Soviets beat the Nazis. Communism and Fascism aint the same. Communism meant free healthcare, Education, Libraries. Nazism meant all peeps in factories or Armies. No Trade unions, Child workers. I know you arent saying this just it needs to be spread
Want to see more Elvis Presley Reactions?
Suspicious Minds - Las Vegas
Btw, that was not his message. The song came about after especially the killing of Marthin L. King in a year with huge racial problems in the US.
I can check that song out soon and thank you for the info about the song. I appreciate it
Elvis recorded 769 tracks during his career. You have plenty to explore. I always find it difficult to recommend an Elvis song (i love 99% of them. LOL) but let me give you a suggestion that hasn’t been “reactioned to death”. Steamroller Blues from 1973 Aloha From Hawaii. ruclips.net/video/4vAuXP4hIoo/видео.html
Yes please do more Elvis
Please do " You lost that loving feeling" from the Las Vegas show in 70, live!
GOAT. Plain and simple. No. One. Comes. Close.
I agree 100%....🌻
Well said. It's so true!
Freddie mercury comes close
You will NEVER in your lifetime hear a better voice then Elvis.
Handsome, talented, classy and a great human being.
He was one of a kind and will always be
Damn straight!!!!! Elvis sang with total soul!!!
Elvis is much more than a 50s old glory, as some believe. He is the most versatile vocalist, he could sing any type of music without being ridiculous. The king of music.
Absolutly right!
AMEN!!…those people don’t know there music or were not true Elvis fans!!…a 50’s icon only lolol..ya right that’s why 4 billion people watched his concert from Hawaii lolol…ELVIS WILL NEVER DIE IN THE HEARTS AND MEMORIES OF HIS BILLIONS FANS!!!
He was the best singer ever and so handsome.
Yes, he was.
I mean honestly, how do you top that? The suit, the looks, the vocals, the message, the stage presence. Damn. That’s 100% total package.
Elvis felt his music. He did not just sing. All I think tho is how much talent we lost to drugs,
This song is a tribute to Martin Luther King who died just down from Elvis's home in memphis, Elvis was heartbroken about this and sang this song as the closing song for his 1968 christmas special. So sad.
Really sad in my eyes ........we are not one step further than 1968!
yeah but he failed to attend the funeral
actions speak louder than words!!!!
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 He was working in California. Did you go to the funeral? Did either of your parents? If not, by your thoughts, you or they were no doubt racist against black people...
The king ,the voice❤😢
52 years ago, he's been gone 43
Nothing like him and never will be EVER.
The most handsome man to walk this earth period.....
Ups.......!
seems like we are "playing" at the same places today..........😂
But apart from that, you are absolutly right!
Nobody like him.....and never will!
Well said...So true!
The greatest that ever lived...
Nobody had a voice like Elvis, amazing baratone when he wanted to use it, tons of power and feeling, no half ass efforst he gave it all he had pretty much every time, even when his health was failing him.
The G.O.A.T! Before computers and autotune just raw talent, Recommend trying to get to you 1968, suspicious minds 1970, polk salad annie 1970, and many more
Very moving. Beautiful, wonderful. A man beautiful inside and outside.
SUPER ELVIS
Most emotional performance ever
He left his soul on that stage.
Outstanding talent.
that VOCAL riff Elvis does towards end of song, AMAZING.
Beautiful
greatest performance & vocal ever
Thanks for reaching to this song. When MLK was assassinated Elvis was extremely upset and angry. He had a live tv special. The 68 comeback special, shortly after. This was his tribute to MLK and his I have a dream speech. You can hear the emotion and hurt in his voice. He never sang it live again. Don't know if he ever recorded it. This song so relavent now with everything going on. All should listen. Take care
Thank you for checking out my channel and enjoying the content
Its written all over your face. You really liked it . He's a BAD MAN
It is a fantastic song, as actual today as it was then❣️ ❤️✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻✊❤️
“In the Ghetto”, “American Trilogy”, and “How great Thou Art” are also masterpieces. Elvis is legendary with his looks, his vocals, his performances, his soul, and his huge heart. Long live the King!
Loved your reaction.....keep up with Elvis...you will not be disappointed!
Thank you!
It’s now your time to pass this song on to everyone you can. Everyone needs to hear this song.
ELVIS EVEN THE ALIENS FROM OTHER PLANETS KNOW WHO HE HIS.
Amazing. A great song. Elvis had a phenomenal voice and stage presence. One of a kind and a good soul.
With Elvis you have a variety of singing, dancing. and moves. he never did two shows the same. Thanks for reviewing this 👍
Your welcome!! Stick around my channel to see more of Elvis and other music!
Elvis had the most beautiful voice I have ever heard in my life ❤️
Go down this magical rabbit trail to experience---not just hear Elvis---but to know the man first, then study the way he entertained!,,
Great reaction;especially about the vocals. But it's even more impressive when you realize he's talking about more than individual aspirations.
Nobody could match Elvis nobody. T c b. Canada
Superb, wow.
It is so great to see a new generation discovering EP. He was so heartbroken over MLK and the pain and hurt show in this song. I have just discovered your channel and can not wait to see you discover more of the king. There will never be another TCB 👑⚡️
It's more than a classic it's the truth we are trap in a world. And Elvis knew it......😄🌈🌅
Only because of the Deep Sate .... I will post it if you need it ....
@@bign8580 Idiot
@@laurawilloughby4000 One of us is ....
What now my love from elvis
Can u react to it it elvis" aloha rehearsal concert best version
Great reaction ❤❤🙏
It's good to see younger reactors checking out Elvis. This is such an excellent song for a first reaction. It's from his 1968 Comeback Special and it was written in the wake of a very turbulent time in America following the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. The message is actually an echo of Dr King's famous dream voiced in Washington in 1963.
As you can see Elvis sang this with so much conviction and passion. He admired Dr King (some Elvis fans tend to claim that they were friends but there's no substantiated proof of this) and was devastated
to hear of his murder. Such a shame that a song with a message first heard in 1968 remains too relevant today. By the way, if you delve deeper into Elvis, you're in for a treat. He sang just about every genre of music: from country to rock n roll, gospel, rhythm and blues and pop.
A Man's voice.. Not the pip squeak voices from the men of today...props for doing this vis.. A+
Elvis!!
That’s a prayer right there...
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
This Song was a reaction to the assassination of dr Martin Luther King jr.
In the 60s THEY assassinated:
- President John F. Kennedy / November 22 1963
- Malcolm X / February 21 1965
- Martin Luther King jr. / April 4 1968
- Robert F. Kennedy / June 6 1968
This song came out in November 1968
Really need to check out American Trilogy by Elvis.
It's a very powerful performance! Please do check it out!
Also Hurt and How great tho art and jamming in the 68 comeback What do you want me to do babe
please do much more ELVIS reactions ok ! like -- [ bossa nova ] & [ a litter less conversation ] & [ polk salad annie ] & [ jail house rock ] & [ these songs will touch your heart and all the way to your soul ! -- [ how great thou art ] & [ take my hand precious lord ] & [ make the world go away ] and crying in the chapel ] this is the real ELVIS ! GREAT REACTION !
No auto-tune here!
This song was a tribute to MLK , Elvis was devastated by his murder.
He talked the talk but couldn't walk the walk.
He didn't have the courage to turn up to his funeral.
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Now think about that 1, He was The most popular entertainer ever. Not only would it had attracted WAY more crowds, but also required way more security and the occasion would have been dampened by him being there, everyone wanting to rush to get his autograph, pics hence taking away from the occasion.
@@winniethepoohandeeyore2 all white followers.
@@winniethepoohandeeyore2 Nixon was there, I didn't see any security.
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Comparing Nixon to Elvis lol, Good 1 lol Someone in politricks to Elvis. Gee who would they have flocked to in droves. LOL Dude.. come on now lol
I loved your genuine reaction to a truly humble legend. New subscriber ✅
Nobody could match Elvis nobody
Elvis' manager told him not to perform this song because it's too controversial. Elvis told him the only way he won't perform it is over his dead body. LONG LIVE THE KING.
In the ghetto by Elvis
I watched it when it aired in 1968 on NBC
Must have been a memorable moment
This is the opening number of that same show: "Trouble/Guitar man". ruclips.net/video/4FkyeO_PRlw/видео.html
The closing song of The Comeback Special
This song was written for Elvis as a tribute to MLK who was killed in 1968. Check out the video "Elvis and the Black Community - His Dream will never die". It's a short video bio of Elvis.
This song by Elvis can touch your very soul! ( If you look up famous creole people Elvis is listed there for anyone that didn't know this FACT!)
The 1968 song if I can dream was a dedication to the great martin luther king.
I wonder if he could believe 52 years later we have the same problems we did back then riots race issues ect we haven't learned
I wonder if we will ever learn
Yes that is a classic hits from his 1968 Comeback Special The Comeback Special was called that because all through the 60s he was making movies not performing live in concert so all we could do was semen the movies and course I put records out records from the movies and his agent knew how to keep heels name up there even though he wasn't in concert nobody ever forgot Elvis not to this day and he's been gone from 43 years can maybe he's just as popular as the first time I seen him when I was 11 years old in 1956 on The Ed Sullivan Show there will never be another Elvis Presley AKA Elvis Junkie
Please react to you’ve lost that loving feeling- Elvis🤩🤩🤩
I’ll try to react to it and put it out this week
👑
It's a tribute to Martin Luther King who was assassinated in Memphis, Elvis's town. When was crying when he heard the bad news.
The words are from songwriter Earl Brown .... { Martin Luther King said .... { I HAVE A DREAM in a speech } .... And A beautiful one at that .... Songwriter .... { EARL BROWN } .... WROTE ....
{ IF I CAN DREAM For a Song } .... And A beautiful one at that .... The Sentiment is the same .... Both works of art from two different people .... Saying the same thing .... Praying for peace .... GOD BLESS BOTH .... Here is the official report .... The report on the complete facts of the SONG "IF I CAN DREAM" Elvis Presley The King Elvis Presley Home Elvis Home › Graceland › Elvis News › Elvis Biography › Elvis Interviews › Sitemap › The assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Memphis .... As well as that of the U.S. Senator Robert Kennedy .... Affected Elvis Presley deeply .... These feelings led Elvis to give one of the most passionate performances of his career .... America was in the midst of an upheaval in 1968 .... The Civil Rights movement was in full swing and our world and culture were changing.... Within a short span of time .... Two leaders were assassinated .... Dr. King was assassinated April 4, 1968 .... In Memphis - Elvis's hometown .... Robert Kennedy .... Assassinated in Los Angeles .... June 6,1968 .... A US Senator who strongly supported human rights and social justice .... Was killed two months later .... On June 6.... It was Elvis's reaction to the news of both King and Kennedy's assassination that lead to the creation of the song 'If I Can Dream' .... A tribute song to King .... The Kennedy's {John and Bobby } .... And the fallen soldiers in Vietnam .... Featuring direct quotes from the Civil Rights leader.... In the spring of '68 .... Elvis was working on his upcoming TV special .... 'Elvis'.... After seeing the news about Kennedy's death on TV .... Elvis spent an entire night with the show's director .... Steve Binder and his friends .... Talking about the assassinations and Elvis's wishes for the world ....The conversation was heartfelt and honest.... And Binder believed Elvis had an important message for the country .... Binder then went to the show's Musical Director Billy Goldenberg and songwriter Earl Brown and told them about the discussion .... He wanted a Powerful ....Meaningful song that would close out the TV special .... Because the special was slated to air in December .... The producers and Elvis's manager .... Col. Tom Parker .... Had planned to end the show with a Christmas song .... Binder had other ideas .... It wasn't long before 'If I Can Dream was born..... Once the song was finished ... Binder took the song to Elvis and played it for him.... 'Let me hear it again', said Elvis .... The song was played again and again..... 'Okay' .... Elvis said .... I'll do it' .... On June 23, 1968 .... Elvis recorded 'If I Can Dream in several impassioned takes .... Even though it is said that the first take Elvis gave was perfect.... The king gave such a powerful performance that some band members were so blown away by Elvis's performance that they had to do several retakes .... It was after the band and backup singers were sent home that Elvis gave an even more astonishing performance as he re-recorded the vocals .... Elvis had the lights turned off and gave himself over to the music .... Over the next few takes .... Giving himself completely to the song .... After those takes .... Elvis went to the control room and had his chosen take played repeatedly before he gave it his blessing .... Elvis was so moved by the song and his experience with it that he told Binder .... I'll never sing another song I don't believe in .... I'm never going to make another movie I don't believe in' .... As Elvis was getting ready for the filming of the song .... Apparently designer .... Bill Belew who created the wardrobe for the ELVIS special .... He has had Elvis wearing neckerchiefs with some of his outfits .... He felt the song If I Can Dream was very moving .... And spoke to that generation about the difficult times they had been through during the sixties.... For this song .... Bill told Elvis he thought the white suit he had made would be more appropriate than the black leathers Elvis would wear for much of the concert ... When Elvis tried it on .... Bill felt there was something missing .... And realized it needed a hankerchief .... That evening Bill heard Walter Cronkite on the evening news speaking about all the soldiers that had died that week in the Vietnam War ..... The next day Bill found a dark red neckerchief for Elvis to wear with the white suit .... Bill explained to Elvis about the news he had watched .... And how many soldiers had died .... And that this neckerchief would represent the blood of all these soldiers that had lost their lives in Vietnam .... Both Bill and Elvis found this to be a very emotional subject .... And didn’t want to discuss it with anyone else .... If I Can Dream was an appropriate song for the finale of the show .... As it was Elvis’ appeal for peace and understanding .... Elvis asked Bile to include the story of If I Can Dream .... His message was .... “It is important to remember those that sacrificed their lives at that time ..... Forty years have passed since the Vietnam War ended .... But If I Can Dream is still my hope for the world today' .... As Per .... www.elvisinfonet.com/book-redbowtie.html .... Elvis wore the red scarf as a symbol of their sacrifice 'If I Can Dream was featured at the end of Elvis's Singer Special (later known as the '68 Special) on December 3, 1968 .... This was the first time the public heard the song .... And it was later released as a single with 'Edge of Reality (recorded for the film 'Live a Little, Love a Little') .... As its flip-side in November 1968 ..... The single spent 13 weeks on the U.S. pop chart peaking at #12. In the U.K .... It was on the chart for 10 weeks .... Peaking at #11. It is now a Gold Record single .... Elvis Presley .... Words written by W. Earl Brown .... Elvis Presley Sang those Lyrics .... There must be lights burning brighter somewhere .... Got to be birds flying higher in a sky more blue .... If I can dream of a better land Where all my brothers walk hand in hand Tell me why, oh why, oh why can't my dream come true There must be peace and understanding sometime Strong winds of promise that will blow away All the doubt and fear If I can dream of a warmer sun Where hope keeps shining on everyone Tell me why, oh why, oh why won't that sun appear We're lost in a cloud With too much rain We're trapped in a world That's troubled with pain But as long as a man Has the strength to dream He can redeem his soul and fly Deep in my heart there's a trembling question Still I am sure that the answer gonna come somehow Out there in the dark, there's a beckoning candle And while I can think, while I can talk While I can stand, while I can walk While I can dream, please let my dream Come true, right now Let it come true right now Oh yeah Recorded: 1968/06/23, first released on single....
And that is now history forever ....
{ Special Note } .... As from the official report from Graceland .... He DID NOT get in the fetal position At ANY TIME as some others are saying .... Someone just added to their story and .... A RUMOR was born .... No this is what he did as it is reported in the report .... { 'Elvis'.... After seeing the news about Kennedy's death on TV .... Elvis spent an entire night with the show's director .... Steve Binder and his friends .... Talking about the assassinations .... Of the three Patriotic Humans beings were Shot down .... And the killings in the lousy wars .... Elvis's spoke of his wishes for a better world ....The conversation was heartfelt and honest Binder believed .... Elvis had an important message for the country .... And that is how it went down .... The rest is history ....
Elvis's "In The Ghetto" should be next for a reaction.
l love Motorhead , Zeppelin , Purple etc...but this is my fav song
i think you will like seeing and hearing LISA PRESLY his daugther sing with ELVIS ! they look so much a like in there face ! please do some reactions on them ! thank you !
I also wanted to ask you do some reactions on COURTNEY HADWIN ! she has her own style ! like -- [ got a brand new bag ] [ she has so many videos on RUclips her site is-- [ courtney hadwin vevo ] she can sing- rock n roll, soul, blues, jazz, slow songs and rap ! COURTNEY is one of a kind too ! just different too ! thank you !
Awesome of course this was dedicated to the assasinatios of M L King and R F Kennedy he had it written to end the 68 come back special has to be one of his best performances here'e a few In the ghetto, Suspicious minds and Polk salad Annie thank you be safe 😷✌
The words are from songwriter Earl Brown .... { Martin Luther King said .... { I HAVE A DREAM in a speech } .... And A beautiful one at that .... Songwriter .... { EARL BROWN } .... WROTE ....
{ IF I CAN DREAM For a Song } .... And A beautiful one at that .... The Sentiment is the same .... Both works of art from two different people .... Saying the same thing .... Praying for peace .... GOD BLESS BOTH .... Here is the official report .... The report on the complete facts of the SONG "IF I CAN DREAM" Elvis Presley The King Elvis Presley Home Elvis Home › Graceland › Elvis News › Elvis Biography › Elvis Interviews › Sitemap › The assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Memphis .... As well as that of the U.S. Senator Robert Kennedy .... Affected Elvis Presley deeply .... These feelings led Elvis to give one of the most passionate performances of his career .... America was in the midst of an upheaval in 1968 .... The Civil Rights movement was in full swing and our world and culture were changing.... Within a short span of time .... Two leaders were assassinated .... Dr. King was assassinated April 4, 1968 .... In Memphis - Elvis's hometown .... Robert Kennedy .... Assassinated in Los Angeles .... June 6,1968 .... A US Senator who strongly supported human rights and social justice .... Was killed two months later .... On June 6.... It was Elvis's reaction to the news of both King and Kennedy's assassination that lead to the creation of the song 'If I Can Dream' .... A tribute song to King .... The Kennedy's {John and Bobby } .... And the fallen soldiers in Vietnam .... Featuring direct quotes from the Civil Rights leader.... In the spring of '68 .... Elvis was working on his upcoming TV special .... 'Elvis'.... After seeing the news about Kennedy's death on TV .... Elvis spent an entire night with the show's director .... Steve Binder and his friends .... Talking about the assassinations and Elvis's wishes for the world ....The conversation was heartfelt and honest.... And Binder believed Elvis had an important message for the country .... Binder then went to the show's Musical Director Billy Goldenberg and songwriter Earl Brown and told them about the discussion .... He wanted a Powerful ....Meaningful song that would close out the TV special .... Because the special was slated to air in December .... The producers and Elvis's manager .... Col. Tom Parker .... Had planned to end the show with a Christmas song .... Binder had other ideas .... It wasn't long before 'If I Can Dream was born..... Once the song was finished ... Binder took the song to Elvis and played it for him.... 'Let me hear it again', said Elvis .... The song was played again and again..... 'Okay' .... Elvis said .... I'll do it' .... On June 23, 1968 .... Elvis recorded 'If I Can Dream in several impassioned takes .... Even though it is said that the first take Elvis gave was perfect.... The king gave such a powerful performance that some band members were so blown away by Elvis's performance that they had to do several retakes .... It was after the band and backup singers were sent home that Elvis gave an even more astonishing performance as he re-recorded the vocals .... Elvis had the lights turned off and gave himself over to the music .... Over the next few takes .... Giving himself completely to the song .... After those takes .... Elvis went to the control room and had his chosen take played repeatedly before he gave it his blessing .... Elvis was so moved by the song and his experience with it that he told Binder .... I'll never sing another song I don't believe in .... I'm never going to make another movie I don't believe in' .... As Elvis was getting ready for the filming of the song .... Apparently designer .... Bill Belew who created the wardrobe for the ELVIS special .... He has had Elvis wearing neckerchiefs with some of his outfits .... He felt the song If I Can Dream was very moving .... And spoke to that generation about the difficult times they had been through during the sixties.... For this song .... Bill told Elvis he thought the white suit he had made would be more appropriate than the black leathers Elvis would wear for much of the concert ... When Elvis tried it on .... Bill felt there was something missing .... And realized it needed a hankerchief .... That evening Bill heard Walter Cronkite on the evening news speaking about all the soldiers that had died that week in the Vietnam War ..... The next day Bill found a dark red neckerchief for Elvis to wear with the white suit .... Bill explained to Elvis about the news he had watched .... And how many soldiers had died .... And that this neckerchief would represent the blood of all these soldiers that had lost their lives in Vietnam .... Both Bill and Elvis found this to be a very emotional subject .... And didn’t want to discuss it with anyone else .... If I Can Dream was an appropriate song for the finale of the show .... As it was Elvis’ appeal for peace and understanding .... Elvis asked Bile to include the story of If I Can Dream .... His message was .... “It is important to remember those that sacrificed their lives at that time ..... Forty years have passed since the Vietnam War ended .... But If I Can Dream is still my hope for the world today' .... As Per .... www.elvisinfonet.com/book-redbowtie.html .... Elvis wore the red scarf as a symbol of their sacrifice 'If I Can Dream was featured at the end of Elvis's Singer Special (later known as the '68 Special) on December 3, 1968 .... This was the first time the public heard the song .... And it was later released as a single with 'Edge of Reality (recorded for the film 'Live a Little, Love a Little') .... As its flip-side in November 1968 ..... The single spent 13 weeks on the U.S. pop chart peaking at #12. In the U.K .... It was on the chart for 10 weeks .... Peaking at #11. It is now a Gold Record single .... Elvis Presley .... Words written by W. Earl Brown .... Elvis Presley Sang those Lyrics .... There must be lights burning brighter somewhere .... Got to be birds flying higher in a sky more blue .... If I can dream of a better land Where all my brothers walk hand in hand Tell me why, oh why, oh why can't my dream come true There must be peace and understanding sometime Strong winds of promise that will blow away All the doubt and fear If I can dream of a warmer sun Where hope keeps shining on everyone Tell me why, oh why, oh why won't that sun appear We're lost in a cloud With too much rain We're trapped in a world That's troubled with pain But as long as a man Has the strength to dream He can redeem his soul and fly Deep in my heart there's a trembling question Still I am sure that the answer gonna come somehow Out there in the dark, there's a beckoning candle And while I can think, while I can talk While I can stand, while I can walk While I can dream, please let my dream Come true, right now Let it come true right now Oh yeah Recorded: 1968/06/23, first released on single....
And that is now history forever ....
{ Special Note } .... As from the official report from Graceland .... He DID NOT get in the fetal position At ANY TIME as some others are saying .... Someone just added to their story and .... A RUMOR was born .... No this is what he did as it is reported in the report .... { 'Elvis'.... After seeing the news about Kennedy's death on TV .... Elvis spent an entire night with the show's director .... Steve Binder and his friends .... Talking about the assassinations .... Of the three Patriotic Humans beings were Shot down .... And the killings in the lousy wars .... Elvis's spoke of his wishes for a better world ....The conversation was heartfelt and honest Binder believed .... Elvis had an important message for the country .... And that is how it went down .... The rest is history ....
I disliked him immensely my entire life , probably because mom was such a freak for him lol but two weeks ago my eyes were opened and now I’m a fan that wishes I wouldn’t have wasted so much time, he’s amazing!
A lot of background to this track. The assassination of Robert Kennedy and MLK were the inspiration according to some sources. The red scarf was in tribute to Vietnam soldiers.
This was due to Sen Kennedy and Martin Luther King's murders. Vietnam was still sadly going on. The Civil Rights movement going on, women's rights. The red tie signified the blood shed in Vietnam. He was told not to perform this song. Elvis being Elvis...Did it HIS WAY. And sang it.
David - you didnt get it at all.... but its still very relevant..
It was a tribute to Martin Luther King
You don’t have to be so vulgar sir: Elvis yes! You NO👺
Sir i would not
share your reaction with others, not with
that kind of expression.
The Soviets beat the Nazis. Communism and Fascism aint the same. Communism meant free healthcare, Education, Libraries. Nazism meant all peeps in factories or Armies. No Trade unions, Child workers. I know you arent saying this just it needs to be spread