ELVIS PRESLEY - In The Ghetto *Reaction*

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  • @paulr.3220
    @paulr.3220 3 года назад +107

    Even with his success Elvis never forgot where he came from. This song always gets to me.

  • @Jeri_C11
    @Jeri_C11 3 года назад +60

    You’re reacting is so authentic. He was raised in abject poverty in shacks with African Americans & was best friends with them. Children aren’t born with prejudices,they learn them and because of his religious background and preferring to go to the Black Churches , he appreciated that Gospel music and could sing all genres. He knew the tough fight to get his family out of the projects. God bless and please stay safe. ❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏼🕺🏻🕺🏻🎸

  • @darkomtobia
    @darkomtobia 3 года назад +30

    Elvis was some advanced soul from another universe that showed up here to give us something decent in life.

    • @janetgiddings5538
      @janetgiddings5538 3 года назад +2

      Wish he'd come give us a refresher course!!! 😉😎

    • @Dennis-vr1ri
      @Dennis-vr1ri 3 года назад +1

      @@janetgiddings5538 He is !

    • @Dennis-vr1ri
      @Dennis-vr1ri 3 года назад +1

      Yes and he's not finished 🙏💙

  • @sadeaton
    @sadeaton 2 года назад +10

    I don't think I have seen anyone go from emotional high's to low's as much as you genuinely did during this song. You are beautiful on the inside and the outside, thank you for sharing.

  • @kennethmohamed2897
    @kennethmohamed2897 3 года назад +9

    Elvis is the KING; he put himself in the moment with every song he performed (emotions, humour, laughter, etc)...Look at If I Can Dream again and observe the way Elvis is pleading to the world 🌎for peace by staying his arm back and forth 👏

  • @gabaduran3333
    @gabaduran3333 3 года назад +32

    Elvis knew more than anyone what it was like to live there. The important thing is that he sing this song for everyone and they will be able to hear that reality, without any exaggeration, that Elvis has existed was a miracle, since Elvis cared about everyone and had a great heart

  • @carlbaker7242
    @carlbaker7242 Год назад +1

    He's singing this with compassion.

  • @petedz9772
    @petedz9772 3 года назад +20

    This song is so touching. Elvis knew a thing or two about ghettos. Black, White, whatever--he grew up in Memphis and lived it first hand. I'm sad to hear that Empress sees everyday poverty in her own community. The world has too much collective wealth to allow it to happen

    • @notjustforme
      @notjustforme 3 года назад +1

      And there's still no legit way to easily help out in the fight against poverty
      Where are our philanthropic billionaires when it comes to a easy to use wealth-sharing system? If I can buy some games beautification dlc for fun, I can pay someones families dinner for sure. Just saying
      I don't trust charities and their overhead and choice of benefactors, it should be more direct for sure. But our shared wealth and will surely are big enough, imo

  • @keithnashUK
    @keithnashUK Месяц назад

    Elvis grew up living with his parents in a tin shack with no running water or electricity during the US depression era. Which was in a mainly black getto in Tupelo, Mississippi. He started singing in his local black Bapitist church. Which explains many of his songs. This song was to publically protest against the lack of support for people in the Getto's in the USA and to make the public more aware. Two weeks after Dr. Martin Luther King was assasinated, he released a very powerful song called 'If I can dream' which he sang with real passion in honour of MLK. I highly recommend you watch and listen to the words. He was banned from singing this song at this TV event, but he still sang it anyway. Typically, when he turned up with his fulltime entourage at shows, he was informed that his mostly black members could not enter. So he used give the organisers an ultimate 'You either let us all in, or we all leave.' He also purchased houses and cadillac cars for all the entourage. You also want to see the documentary on RUclips called 'Elvis and the Black Community.'

  • @mirathaton
    @mirathaton 3 года назад +1

    I wish we could achieve a world where nobody can relate to this song. But I fear it is timeless.

  • @stephanietip
    @stephanietip 3 года назад +2

    Oh wow,if you haven't,Check out the Elvis come back special,If I can dream.He will be wearing a white suit.It was just after MLK and Kennedy were assassinated.It is said he was crying uncontrollably back stage.You also need to see the live version of Walk A Mile In My Shoes (done in a southern gospel style)

  • @lynngarrow7077
    @lynngarrow7077 3 года назад +1

    This song makes me cry every time...so sad that it's still relevent 50 years later.

  • @depper
    @depper 3 года назад +62

    A crying shame why so many artists TODAY in OUR GENERATION arent brave enough to tackle this issue like this. Elvis Presley, long hated by a huge chunk of white America for giving a jolt to black music during a segregated 1950s and 60s America) (including death threats throughout his life and threats to be thrown in prison in the early days of his career), used his platform to highlight the viscous cycle of the ghetto several generations ago and just listen to the words.....
    He could have sang this TODAY and every one can relate to each word (moreso people of color, but anyone poor of course) . A stunning piece of art work by Elvis highlighting a failure of the human story. Thats powerful. Elvis was just a very kind soul.

    • @raymondturner1478
      @raymondturner1478 3 года назад +3

      Yeah. White lefties hate Elvis because they are ignorant.

    • @depper
      @depper 3 года назад +5

      @@raymondturner1478 Ah no. That is not what I said. Elvis was not politically influenced. He would have hated your hate and division and segregation.. aka racism/trumpism BS.

    • @raymondturner1478
      @raymondturner1478 3 года назад

      @@depper We don't know what Elvis would have thought of the current left. You cannot think for him. I just gave my opinion. I've heard plenty of ignorant white lefties saying the usual lies about Elvis.

    • @raymondturner1478
      @raymondturner1478 3 года назад

      @@depper If I could have spoken to Elvis I doubt he would hate me because I would make him understand the place where my thoughts come from and it's not a place of hate at all.

    • @depper
      @depper 3 года назад

      ​@@raymondturner1478 Only racists talk like this. Elvis would have hated your guts and everything you stand for.

  • @dren4805
    @dren4805 3 года назад +2

    When you cried, i cried

  • @jameswormington9978
    @jameswormington9978 3 года назад +28

    Elvis was born and grew up in the Memphis ghettos and so he knows of what he speaks. Such a great man.

    • @bakercarl8518
      @bakercarl8518 3 года назад +11

      Tupelo Ms . A poor boy.

    • @jameswormington9978
      @jameswormington9978 3 года назад +2

      @@bakercarl8518 Thanks for the correction.

    • @naomiwarner7117
      @naomiwarner7117 Год назад

      @@jameswormington9978
      His family moved to Memphis when he was 13. When he was 19, he bought Graceland! That's how he brought his family out of poverty/Ghetto!

  • @jmac6832
    @jmac6832 3 года назад +2

    Shout out to Mac Davis for writing such an amazing song.

  • @bandini22221
    @bandini22221 3 года назад +1

    Your beautiful face during this song was amazing.

  • @arielperetz7210
    @arielperetz7210 3 года назад +1

    The tears of a woman are counted in heaven

  • @samanthawylie893
    @samanthawylie893 3 года назад

    You're a bright soul. God bless you!

  • @markymarc7833
    @markymarc7833 3 года назад +1

    Great, moving reaction. 😥💔

  • @mylanwright5948
    @mylanwright5948 3 года назад

    Recorded in 1969. Still very unsettling because it is relevant 52 years later.

  • @rwk673
    @rwk673 3 года назад +2

    Beautiful Empress... I think you’d love this oldie but goodie by Heavy D. “Now that we found love”. Your smile lights up my TV every video you put out. Thank you from across the sea in NJ, USA.

  • @yiannishadjiloizou5501
    @yiannishadjiloizou5501 3 года назад

    Please... Don't make us cry anymore.... We love you!!! ❤️

  • @heentlasaa9974
    @heentlasaa9974 3 года назад

    Yes, Elvis loved the blues & southern gospel. He patterned 'My baby left me' after Little walters 'my babe' and 'Trouble' after Muddy waters ' Hootchie coochie man.'

  • @astalavista5328
    @astalavista5328 3 года назад +1

    Beutiful song by an absolute icon of music

  • @SebGeddy
    @SebGeddy 3 года назад

    Heartbreaking song, stunning voice (Well, obviously, it's Elvis singing 😉)

  • @danlewis6103
    @danlewis6103 3 года назад +2

    Its easy to sing a song , but to sing a song so powerful as this has to come from living the life , and he lived it , and brought awareness to it in the 60s , that says alot about the man

  • @Richardtv1968
    @Richardtv1968 3 года назад

    This song always gets me ...... I feel you!

  • @tdamtoft
    @tdamtoft 3 года назад

    Dear Empress Joy-Kean. Your reaction shows you have so so much to share and say about "the ghetto". Please do in whichever outlet you find appropriate. Elvis may be an American icon - I would say only because most of the populatin of that country forgot or have chosen to forget this song - which is valid across the World and for many colours and creeds.

  • @colmflaherty3963
    @colmflaherty3963 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for your reaction, 👍 😊 Yes Elvis could do a variety of singing.

  • @TheSpitmitt
    @TheSpitmitt 3 года назад +3

    You made me cry tonight...you are very sweet and I know your heart is gigantic...There is no need for any Ghettos at all. We are sadly run by criminals....wish it wasn't true but it is. Thanks for this.

  • @fabiotramontini3434
    @fabiotramontini3434 3 года назад +1

    tnks from brazil the king is the masteroff emotion

  • @littlepeach2010
    @littlepeach2010 3 года назад

    50 years and still relevant, sad the more we progress the more we stand still

  • @shaneferris6742
    @shaneferris6742 2 года назад

    Anyone who doesn't tear up to this is heartless.

  • @erict956
    @erict956 3 года назад +16

    This and "If I could dream" (which is dedication to Dr King) show you just how aware of the world, it's issues and his place in it. Again your emotions are running high xxx.

  • @sergeantcalmdown4377
    @sergeantcalmdown4377 2 года назад

    I was also not raised & born in the ghetto. Spritually, I could certainly envision Elvis's words & it was tough.
    THANK Y0U for a 'real' first-reaction to such a sensitive video which so MANY can relate to.

  • @jenniferhoolihan1450
    @jenniferhoolihan1450 3 года назад +1

    God bless your tears...I am white and yes lived in the ghetto... My sister was attacked...

  • @Frank75288
    @Frank75288 3 года назад +1

    looking gorgeous empress

  • @stevezak3663
    @stevezak3663 3 года назад

    you're so sweet and you have the same heart as all good people

  • @davids.9072
    @davids.9072 3 года назад +7

    This song is so timeless. You should listen to "Don't cry daddy" by Elvis. It's a awesome song.

  • @josephhoskins4032
    @josephhoskins4032 2 года назад

    I love 💕 u lady your reaction is so true by your eyes u r a blessing to me lady your heart is so true may god bless u think u love u

  • @Mark13091961
    @Mark13091961 3 года назад +11

    Empress, meet the King. as valid today as it was when written. Great song

  • @Meltog
    @Meltog 3 года назад +1

    His reign was long before my time. When I was about 10 years old my aunt gave me some of his records; and I learned to appreciate his talent. But, as an adult, his music has more meaning, depth, and emotion. Elvis recorded many great songs. “Suspicious Minds” and “Jail House Rock” are good; but one of my favorites is “Bridge Over Troubled Water”. Haunting and soulful.

  • @esperanzamacias6683
    @esperanzamacias6683 3 года назад +1

    Elvis the king👑 of rock and roll even though he didn't like being called the king Elvis would say there's only one king👑 and that's Jesus Christ👑👑👑👑👑👑

  • @roncipriano8352
    @roncipriano8352 3 года назад +2

    Here is the history of that song
    The song was originally offered to Sammy Davis ( good friend of Elvis ) but , he said the only one could sing with the depth of feeling was Elvis and he gave Elvis the song

  • @kathyharze4308
    @kathyharze4308 3 года назад +6

    He was born into poverty so he knew what it was like to go hungry he did this in 1969 his manager didn't want him to do it but Elvis felt it should be sung it was going to be called The vicious circle at first because it's what the song is about it's meant for all the ghettos regardless of race creed or colour check out If I can dream and Walk a mile in my shoes by Elvis both had great messages in those too thank you for your reaction safe 😷✌👍

  • @wallflowerj6013
    @wallflowerj6013 3 года назад

    Beautiful reaction. Wonderful heart!

  • @paulyarlett1238
    @paulyarlett1238 3 года назад +3

    As soon as i saw what you were reacting to i knew you would end in tears as this song tugs at anyones heart strings and you come across as quiet sensitive.

  • @DonnaShafer-w5i
    @DonnaShafer-w5i Год назад

    I’ve watched you react to a number of Elvis reactions. God bless you young lady for sharing Elvis with the new generation. I’ve loved him since I’m five years old and that was 70 years ago he is my hero. The first man I ever fell in love with, and he will be the last amen stay safe thank you.

  • @biltom
    @biltom 2 года назад

    The writer of this song died a few months ago....his name was Mac Davis, a great song writer.

  • @ellastandstall9379
    @ellastandstall9379 3 года назад

    We gotta help each other the world ain’t easy ..we got to build each other

  • @jimnicosia5934
    @jimnicosia5934 3 года назад +9

    Empress, You just saw the real Elvis.

  • @handsome-brute2666
    @handsome-brute2666 3 года назад

    I cried 😢the first time too

  • @talented1617
    @talented1617 3 года назад

    This song hits hard especially being from Chicago and seeing that all the time!

  • @jannaromine5908
    @jannaromine5908 3 года назад +1

    I remember listening to this on the radio when I was 17. It always touched my heart.
    Here's a performance I believe you would love.. Pavarotti and James Brown singing "It's a Man's World"

  • @kimberlinibambini1988
    @kimberlinibambini1988 3 года назад

    Elvis was born in terrible poverty in a tiny house In Tupelo Mississippi, about an hour from me- he didn’t have his own pair of shoes til around age 8- He knew of what he spoke and sang about- please react to “Elvis and the black community.” Very eye opening for those paying attention-❤️👍✌️

  • @annaspelman8432
    @annaspelman8432 3 года назад

    this is my favorite song of his.

  • @descendantoffools9767
    @descendantoffools9767 3 года назад +4

    Written by the great Mac Davis who just recently passed away. He had several hits that he sang in the 70's as well like Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me and Stop And Smell The Roses just to name a few.

    • @Mark13091961
      @Mark13091961 3 года назад +1

      I recall once reading him saying that In the Ghetto paid for his house!

  • @michaelchilcott210
    @michaelchilcott210 3 года назад

    love this mans music.👍

  • @garryamey2401
    @garryamey2401 3 года назад +1

    I've watched several reactions to this and I always feel the lyrics. This is the first time I have ever felt the emotion on the reactor, even just the facial expression... you really felt this and gave us the same emotion.

  • @ColKurtzknew
    @ColKurtzknew Год назад

    Elvis American Trilogy live Hawaii 1973. Have tissues at the ready.

  • @deborahbeard2676
    @deborahbeard2676 2 года назад

    Elvis was born and raised in the ghetto he struggled every day of his childhood life

  • @rod370
    @rod370 3 года назад

    Hi, The Ghetto in America is where most of the coloured family's live. Just thought you would like to know. Stay safe from Covid-19 to you and your loved ones.

  • @dougyacker243
    @dougyacker243 3 года назад +34

    Society has yet to learn this lesson.

  • @johnroop9625
    @johnroop9625 3 года назад

    I FEEL FOR YOU ALL

  • @lorinhaco6476
    @lorinhaco6476 3 года назад

    I love your thoughts in words at the the end. They are timeless and true like the lyrics of the Song. Peace!

  • @pctlc
    @pctlc 3 года назад +2

    Great man!! Your reaction said it all regarding the lyrics to this song!! Thanks Empress!!

  • @TheStruggleUK.
    @TheStruggleUK. 3 года назад +7

    Amen Empress, we all need opportunity to help ourselves and each other out of poverty :-) Continued success to you from Britian.

  • @travissimons3196
    @travissimons3196 3 года назад

    Love the hair. Lol good vibes tooo

  • @breandanmaguire3335
    @breandanmaguire3335 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful, thoughtful reaction

  • @pamagnolia
    @pamagnolia 3 года назад +8

    This song has always touches me. This obviously really touched your soul. Lovely reaction and discussion. 😌🌹

  • @minnidrake8516
    @minnidrake8516 3 года назад

    Love your heartfelt reaction

  • @marymarkezinis1119
    @marymarkezinis1119 3 года назад

    Only just found you! Good reactions. This always makes me cry. It's a powerful song. Saying hello from London xx

  • @christiclaycomb2639
    @christiclaycomb2639 3 года назад +1

    Elvis had a place in his heart for the plight of black Americans. They taught him blues, gospel and more. He used to sneak, as a kid, into the black part of town and hang out with there all day and then go back home not telling his parents where he had been because it wasn't allowed, back then in the south, to for white people to go into black neighborhoods and visa versa. You should watch Elvis and the Black Community

  • @kasperkjrsgaard1447
    @kasperkjrsgaard1447 3 года назад

    “And his Mama cried”

  • @kathleencain6366
    @kathleencain6366 2 года назад

    Oh my, thanks so much for this reaction

  • @glennlaplante789
    @glennlaplante789 3 года назад +9

    I get emotional every time I hear this song...It sings to my heart. The song was actually written by singer/songwriter Mac Davis (who recently passed away). In the video "The Story Behind 'In the Ghetto'", Mac talks about his friend from the ghetto and the circle of poverty he noticed. Elvis had an album being recorded and Mac was approached about any songs he had. Mac gave this to Elvis knowing he could relate to the story. Mac also wrote Elvis' hit "A Little Less Conversation(Satisfy Me)". Elvis sang the song knowing it might not be well received. The rest is history. Glad you enjoyed it, nice reaction. :)

    • @naomiwarner7117
      @naomiwarner7117 Год назад

      Everybody else was afraid to record it, Elvis wasn't he was a rebel to reckoned with!

  • @TalmageBailey-b4j
    @TalmageBailey-b4j Год назад

    I been to his home

  • @anthonynull267
    @anthonynull267 3 года назад +1

    Elvis was never racist. He grew up in the projects in Memphis, TN. When he could he attended a African-American church. He sang in the choir there. He did not see color. When on tour. I think he was going to do a show in Vegas. Elvis was told his backup group couldn't stay in the hotel with him, because they were Black. Elvis said they will stay where I stay. If not I will cancel my show. Guess who got what he wanted, Elvis did.

  • @jamessantiagovsky1882
    @jamessantiagovsky1882 2 года назад

    nice true reaction. very deep.

  • @stevechrist8622
    @stevechrist8622 3 года назад +1

    you did a few months back (IF I CAN DREAM) WHERE IT WAS A TRIBUTE TO MARTIN LUTHER AND BOBBY KENNEDY AFTER THEIR ASSISSNATIONS. in that he was very serious he only did that song twice both on his 1968 comeback special to end the show in his white suit. if you could do (AMERICAN TRILOGY) from his 1973 aloha from hawaii live show would appreciate it

  • @edwardclark3980
    @edwardclark3980 3 года назад

    He gave everything in life he had to become a preacher, faked his own death, they say. There are videos on RUclips of him and the comparison is amazing.

  • @ryand5545
    @ryand5545 3 года назад

    he sang a song a few weeks after MLK passing if i can dream

  • @johncarmichael3935
    @johncarmichael3935 3 года назад +1

    Omg, another emotional one. Thanks for uploading

  • @lindapowers8592
    @lindapowers8592 3 года назад +6

    Have you reacted to his live performances of
    If I Can Dream
    I’ve watched a few documentaries about Elvis and he was familiar with the ghetto on some level.
    It’s a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King just months after his assassination. He actually suck it into the show against his manager’s wishes.

    • @annaakin7174
      @annaakin7174 3 года назад

      She did a reaction to it 7 months ago

  • @georgesjarjour5994
    @georgesjarjour5994 3 года назад +1

    Have you reacted to USA for Africa? Just wondering what you might think of that song since you are from Africa. It was done in 1985 to help support relief efforts in Africa.

  • @rehydratedganondorf4244
    @rehydratedganondorf4244 3 года назад

    2:21 that part always gets me.

  • @lalaki39
    @lalaki39 3 года назад +1

    Empress, I love watching your reactions. Your are an amazing intelligent and beautiful woman. I have never seen anyone else who displays so much emotions through your facial expressions. Your reactions give me much hapiness. Thank you for what you do

  • @Duskwalker68
    @Duskwalker68 3 года назад

    Fantastic reaction!

  • @griffinstadler8631
    @griffinstadler8631 3 года назад +1

    She needs to react to jail house rock by Elvis!!!!!!!

  • @keymack2477
    @keymack2477 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for your reaction Empress JJ! This song was so powerful and so special - and the message has been absolutely ignored all too sadly.

  • @juanvillareal9610
    @juanvillareal9610 3 года назад

    Elvis was born dirt poor in Tupelo Mississippi and this is the restored little house where his life started.....

    • @juanvillareal9610
      @juanvillareal9610 3 года назад

      Sorry the house didn't show for some reason ,BUT you can google it . Elvis little house in tupelo ms

  • @neildarealdeal7129
    @neildarealdeal7129 3 года назад

    EJJ, thanks for reacting to this one, I have recorded this song and it played on the local radio; as I am an Elvis Tribute Artist and have admired him since I was 10 years old...
    realdeal

  • @MrTech226
    @MrTech226 3 года назад

    Elvis grew up poor in Tupelo, Miss.

  • @nativepapi6818
    @nativepapi6818 3 года назад

    Elvis was raised in the ghetto so he knew what it was like .
    He sang this song when no one eles would because of the tension between whites and blacks at the time in the deep south and all over the country, yet he didn't care what people thought. You should lookup Elvis and the black community part1 and 2 here on utube, it will should you how Elvis grew up.

  • @williamjordan5554
    @williamjordan5554 3 года назад

    This song was written by Mac Davis.

  • @tomaroni6670
    @tomaroni6670 3 года назад +10

    Elvis was born and raised in poverty south of Memphis....During every minute of Elvis's success he was a voice against racism...A story goes something like this...Elvis, his band and background singers arrived in Dallas to perform a concert where the seats were already full. The producer saw Elvis's three background singers were black....he told Elvis they couldn't take the stage....Elvis promptly said if they don't perform, I don't perform....and as the story goes...the producer followed Elvis begging him to stay all the way out of the stadium before Elvis stopped and turned around and he and his FULL band turned around, went back, took the stage and he never spoke to the producer.....

    • @pamelabillings4293
      @pamelabillings4293 2 года назад +1

      He was born in poverty in Tupelo Mississippi. Later lived in Tennessee.

  • @robertroddy
    @robertroddy 3 года назад +1

    Do you react to tv shows ? I am curious what you think of Bob Hearts Abishola

  • @jedclampett631
    @jedclampett631 3 года назад

    Love all your reactions ! ...Want to react to something totally different and crazy? ....Redbull Crashed Ice.😬

  • @marinaparigiani4090
    @marinaparigiani4090 3 года назад

    Please also react to "If I can dream" by Elvis.