THE LEGEND Mr BB KING spent A LOT OF TIME WITH ELVIS: 'Before Elvis we had Little Black Sambo, separate black restrooms and water fountains, and colored events that kept us away from the whites', BB King noted as he mention that Presley would attend events especially designated just for African-Americans. In June 1956, Presley ignored Memphis's segregation ordinances by attending 'Colored Night' at the local fairgrounds amusement park. The following December, King was there as Presley opened up almost unbreakable racial barriers by attending and supporting the segregated WDIA black radio station's annual fund-raising event for 'needy black children' at Memphis' Ellis Auditorium. King wrote in his autobiography that he 'liked Elvis. I saw him as a fellow Mississippian. I was impressed by his sincerity. When he came to the Goodwill Review (the event WDIA fund raisers of 1956 and 1957), he did himself proud'. 'The Goodwill Revues were important', he wrote. 'The entire black community turned out. All the DJs carried on, putting on skits and presenting good music'. In his autobiography, King said he held no grudges because 'Elvis didn't steal any music from anyone. He just had his own interpretation of the music he'd grown up on, same is true for everyone. I think Elvis had integrity'. BB KING: 'If anyone says Elvis Presley was a racist', charged B.B. King in the 2010 interview. 'Then they don't know a thing about Elvis Presley or music history. 'Many nights after we finished our sets and I'd go up to his suite', King stated. 'I'd play Lucille (on Elvis' guitar) and sing with Elvis, or we'd take turns. It was his way of relaxing'. 'I'll tell you a secret', King winked and laughed. 'We were the original Blues Brothers because that man Elvis knew more blues songs than most in the business - and after some nights it felt like we sang everyone one of them." 'Let me tell you the definitive truth about Elvis Presley and racism', The King of the Blues, B.B. King said, 'With Elvis, there was not a single drop of racism in that man. And when I say that, believe me I should know'.
I'm white, but I'm just being honest - I would have loved to have hung out at the nightclubs in Memphis in the 50s - minus the violence caused by racists. Hanging out and listening to Little Richard and guys like that and rocking out? In the late 90s when I was in high school, being "so white" meant you were lame. Everyone wanted to be black. Elvis in the 50s made it cool for white people to listen to and dress like black people. Or at least, he exposed just how cool the whole rock thing (music and style) was and is. I'm sure it was physically dangerous in the south to be a white guy who was hanging out with black people and dressing like them. That took serious balls. The KKK didn't mess around, even in the 50s. Call me a cultural expropriator, but I would have done the same thing in Elvis' position. You've got the talent and the music is awesome and you can make a difference for people with your music. Soon after Elvis was on Ed Sullivan, plenty of other highly talented black rock artists ended up on there, many from Memphis. He didn't just make himself big. He dragged people who earned it along with him.
@@christhornycroft3686 Little Richard himself is recorded as saying that “ when Elvis sang my song Tutti Frutti , not only did he make the song famous, but he also made Me famous!”!! In the videos “ Elvis and the Black Community” 1 & 2 we see how hard it was for Elvis, but he stuck to his guns , being the legend he is. 🙏💕🕺
Anyone can knitpick this man.. but they r wrong... the talent he had was undeniable... His voice, stage presence, his passion for music.. he just had IT
“Just Pretend” live is a great song. I agree with you, I cannot watch songs from his last performance, it just breaks my heart to see him so ill and performing, his voice was still phenomenal but I just can’t watch it. Love your Elvis reactions. I have been an Elvis fan for 67 years, I love watching younger people discover what a treasure he was was and still is.
I SEEN THE THE SIXTY EIGHT SPECIAL MANY TIMES AND WHEN I LOOK BACK AT GOOD AMOUNT OF THIS FOOTAGE IT REMINDS ME OF THE TAKE OFF OF M.T.V. BUT LETS REMEMBER ELVIS WAS DOING IT WITHOUT A MADE UP LIP SINGIN AUTO TUNNING METHOD. EVERYONE ALWAYS SAYS IS HE CRING OR SWEATING.. YOU KNOW HOW BIG AND HOT THOSE LIGHTS WHERE. ESPECIALLY IN HIS 1973 HAWAII CONCERT.. LOVE THAT SMÒOTH CAT. THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO CONTINUE LISTENING TO HIS MUSIC AND JUST SPREADING THE LOVE HE WOULD OF HELD DEAR TO HIS HEART❤❤
WOW WOW WOW, if you wanna make anyone an instant Elvis fan just play that video for them! I just “LOVE” that serious stare down and the hair bouncing/dancing around. “Goddamn what a beautiful human being.” Thoroughly enjoyed that. Thanks Pat
I like your beard. Is that new or I just haven't watched you for a while? So fun to see your reactions to Elvis. He was extraordinary. Even better and more beautiful in person. Some of his 1956 Ed Sullivan performances are so good. Hound dog and Love Me. Ready Teddy and Don't Be Cruel. Thanks for this one. ❤❤❤
I just live the 68 special video he is awesome perform and singer and one of a kind. ❤ I love seeing you go through this journey and learn why there was and will only be one King 🤴
I love your Elvis reactions! I've noticed you haven't reacted to any of his early performances. This is his first #1 hit: Elvis performing "HEARTBREAK HOTEL" on Stage Show - March 17, 1956 (1:56) This is the full version of "Trouble": Elvis Presley - Trouble from the Movie King Creole (1958) (7:15)
I honestly think I should start there. I’m super nervous to see him in the end again. That Unchained Melody was amazing. But, it completely broke my heart. He was such a beautiful person. 😞.
@@awordfrompresidentpat1985 There are so many great songs from the early years. I think the reason they aren't requested by viewers is because most of them aren't accompanied by live performances. Professional filming wasn't allowed at Elvis concerts early on. There are no video live performances available from '54 and '55. The ones you can find from '56 and '57 are 12 appearances on 4 different TV shows, portions of a concert in Tupelo, Mississippi in '56 and movie clips. From '58 to '68 it's all movie clips because there were no concerts during those years. From '68-'77 there were only 4 occasions when professional filming was done -- The '68 Comeback Special, That's The Way It Is (in '70), Elvis On Tour (in '72), Aloha In Hawaii (in '73) and the TV special (in '77). There are so many incredible songs to be heard that Elvis either never performed live or weren't filmed. Content creators have put slideshow/videos to many of these songs. And recently I've seen a few using AI technology, and they're very well done. I hope I haven't bored you too much with all this information. As for the '77 version of "Hurt", I understand where you're coming from so I'll offer you an alternative: RARE 8 MM FOOTAGE: ELVIS SINGS "HURT" LIVE DECEMBER 31, 1976 IN LAS VEGAS (2:11). Of, course the quality of this amateur clip is not as good as the '77 version, but it's not bad at all. I'm enjoying your Elvis journey so much, and I can guarantee you won't regret listening to audio only songs.
Hurt: You have to watch the last one. Yep, its HARD HARD HARD to watch. SHORT and PUNCHES YOU right in the GUT, TWICE. When he hits that high not trust me you will be GONE. You'll know it when you hear it.
there is no video for this song, but ‘until its time for you to go’ live version at richmond coliseum, 1972!! and ‘the sound of your cry’ take 3 from elvis in nashville! two such beautiful songs
i tried leaving a link for studio track of "hurt" but RUclips removed it :( just search "way down in the jungle room" (studio recordings) and look for "hurt" take 3 it is stunning! i completely understand why you can't watch the live 77 and honestly it isn't even his best version im not sure why its requested so much the studio track and some live performances of it in 76 are much better!! thanks ♡
I haven't seen u do an Elvis reaction in a minute. Love everyone you do though, so plz keep it up. You just truly seem to really love music and I love seeing you watch the GOAT. Take care❤
I was only 11 when Elvis passed away and I was devastated!!! I cannot watch videos of him performing at the end of his life. It brings me right back to the day I found out he was gone 😔 I have always been a fan and always will be. Thank you for another great Elvis reaction. I enjoy watching people who are just discovering how amazing he really was❤️
When Elvis came on the scene there were not very many singer/song writers. You had performers and you had writers, most wrote for publishing houses and those licensed songs to various artists. Elvis as you know had many musical influences and blended them together when he performed and very likely was the greatest interpreter of song that ever lived. When you bundled that with his greek god good looks, unique sense of style, back story, and high energy performances, you had the perfect storm.
There are a couple lesser known songs I think you’d like. One is a fast country one called “I Washed My Hands in Muddy Water”. And the other is a Motown song called “Only the Strong Survive”. Both are fire. Love your reactions. 😊
Just watched your trouble Guitar Man reaction at the end you were saying that you were going to upload the song hurt. Please please please upload the final concert 1977 version. I know you’re saying you’re not ready for that yet but you are …,take a deep breath it’s a short song, but his vocal power will blow your socks off wear two pair of socks, cause they’ll blow them both off so good talking to you again I so look forward to your Elvis reactions. God bless you 💔 Oh… One more thing loved your reaction to welcome to my world, one of my ultimate favorite Elvis songs take care my friend, 1977 hurt blow them socks off take care
One of the most inspirational moments of Elvis on stage were from his final concert. Somehow I think he knew the end was near the song my way from the final concert. Devastating but his best performance also from the 1977 concert he does a rendition of how great thou Art it was then as I was watching it maybe I was 15 years old I knew. I just knew I turned around to my mother. It was on a TV special from CBS TV. I turned to my mother and I said mommy Elvis is going to die I just in my heart knew when he sang that, it was like watching his last testimony to God on stage. I remember that like it was yesterday and my gun broke and that little girl was very afraid. I was so frightened that I would lose him, but somehow I just knew the end was coming from hearing how great thou Art from the 1977 concert. You have to do a reaction on that OK I’m just talking but watching reactions and it’s bringing back memories 💔💕💕💔
The backdrop of the guitar players in the back is a replica of his production number of Jailhouse Rock from the movie of the same name. (1957) That video is iconic. I always love your reactions. I just subscribed.
I've never looked for trouble But I've never ran I don't take no orders From no kind of man I'm only made out of flesh, blood & bone If you're gonna start a rumble … Don't you try it ALL ALONE!” 🎵
Thank you for that, Mr. President. Spot on as usual. If you listen to the original audio recordings of those songs you will hear just how creative Elvis was, as they are completely different vocal performances. I just want to point out the iconic imagery in the background. It's taken from the film Jailhouse Rock but i love that each 'cell' is filled with men doing clasic Elvis moves they are recognisable as Elvis moves, even in silhouette. It wasn't just his voice that made him an icon. ❤
I am enjoying going on this journey with you and love just the overall positive vibe of your channel. And I feel you, I have a tough time watching those final performances as well. It hurts my heart.
His musical catalog was enormous!! He has been inducted in several Halls of Fame! Along with other many awards, Elvis also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and statues of him on several U.S Cities and also in Germany. His Graceland is a tourist attraction second only to the White House!!
Austin Butler, who played Elvis to such acclaim now owns that guitar. It was given to him by the Presley family and says it's his most prized possession.
Love how you react to Elvis' voice & performance‼️ Elvis definitely was a pioneer in his time. He blended all kinds of music and dipped them in his soul before sharing them with the world 🌎🌍🌏 He could sing all kinds of music genres. That's why he is 🎼👑🎤🥇
I recommended this combo song performance to you a long time ago! So glad you're giving it a listen. It's PRIME 68 SPECIAL ELVIS for sure and it really showcases his musical talents. It provides a glimpse of a younger ELVIS performaning in the 50's when ELVIS & HIS GUITAR ROCKED OUR WORLD.
You're a very good reviewer in deed, good job, man. With Elvis there is so much to pick. Anyone you choose would have something. You could try. there ain't nothing like a song from his Speedway film. HD
Love you reactions and appreciation of Elvis' talents! I totally understand when it comes to watching Elvis in 1977, its difficult for me also, but if is part of his history, but very emotional! There are other videos of Elvis singing "Hurt" and they are phenomenal!
Great reaction, I love this medley of Trouble and Guitar Man. His performance is fire. Can you react to "I've lost you" from 1970 "Thats The Way It Is" Vegas.
Brother Pat, your reactions are fire! Elvis has a studio version of "Hurt" well worth listening to. Also around the same time is "oh Danny Boy". Amazing vocals!!!!
So what was Elvis' actual contribution to music? It was specifically love, timing, environment and distribution. Ok so Rock music is mainly made up of Country (mostly white artists), Gospel (50% white 50% black artists) and the Blues (mostly black artists). Lets add to that the legendary song writers (such as Leiber and Stoller). Thats where rock and roll sprang from. Elvis is the only musician inducted into the Gospel, Blues and Country and Rock Halls of Fame. Elvis was different, and his perspective was different than most white people of his day, especially among other whites in the South. Elvis grew up in the poorest parts of the South during the Great Depression and Segregation. And he understood the very lowest depths of poverty. Only 4 white families on his block, he lived and played with black children while living in a 1 room shotgun shack without running water or electricity. His father built the home with a borrowed $150, then lost it because they couldn't afford to pay it back. How poor was Elvis? His twin brother Jesse Garon Presley was still born about 30 minutes before Elvis... and the Presleys were so poor that they couldn't afford a coffin, so Jesse had to be buried in a shoebox. Elvis was uniquely born at a time and place, Tupelo (SHAKERAG) AND Memphis (BEALE STREET) when so much new music and dance were happening. Elvis was TRAINED BY BLACK MUSICIANS in black churches (and white musicians in white churches) in the 1940s BEFORE most of the legends like Little Richard or James Brown or Chuck Berry rocked the world. Rev W Herbert Brewster of the East Trigg Baptist Church asked Elvis to join when he was 13, after Elvis and his family moved to Memphis. They were jamming before and during the legendary black musicians got heard. He was able to merge music genres and black and white culture better than anyone and created the sound and stage performance of Rock and Roll. AND as soon as ELVIS started to make money -- THEY ALL MADE MONEY! Little Richard talked about this: "He sung my Tootie Fruti & by him singing it, made it bigger & made ME bigger" And then he said: “I thank God for Elvis Presley. I thank the Lord for sending Elvis to open the door so I could walk down the road...”- Little Richard The NUMBER ONE talent who helped shape Elvis from a child is Reverend W HERBERT BREWSTER of East Trigg Baptist Church in Memphis. In the 1940s Elvis was jamming with black and white gospel choirs and quartets. Much of his soul comes from these sessions. Much of ROCK AND ROLL came from those 1940s sessions. Elvis WAS part of the change. He WAS a pioneer. Its not culture appropriation / culture vulture when you are a pioneer of a sound. Elvis never stole a song. He credited everyone, ensuring all songwriters were listed next to every song on each album. No exceptions. He jammed with those that came before him. He was friends with all the legends.. B.B. King, Otis Blackwell, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, Roy Hamilton and many more. You cant STEAL "COOL" You cant steal "RHYTHM". You cant steal "SOUL". You cant STEAL "HOW TO DANCE". You can't steal "HOW TO SAAANG". You either HAVE THESE SKILLS, or I you do NOT. Elvis was ABLE TO MERGE MUSIC AND CULTURE better than any one else alive at the time. So that is what made Elvis so unique in those days, and controversial because today people don't understand who the good guys and bad guys were and all the details of the day. Its hard to look back and see who exactly were the thieves and who was trying to HELP. Elvis didnt only help, that man tore down walls of racism for everyone. He stood up and did it a man's way. Without concern for his own health and safety, his career, and his quality of life. This gets talked about by the great, late Reverend himself. Elvis and the Black Community. A great collaboration of interviews by legends and historic figures in the black community discussing Elvis. ruclips.net/video/xd1pXw1DmsA/видео.html&t=
You saíd it perfectly, i mean Elvis said in the sitdown shows about big musical differences in last 10 years, engineers have changed and everything else, but when he said "rock n roll music just mixture of gospel and r/b just adding on to it. It's a simple answer he gave but best one I've heard, every type of musical genre is mixed with each other in somé ways going back hundreds of years. My favorite other quote by Elvis when he talked about Arthur "Big Boy Crudup" and said something to the fact if he could ever get the feeling that big boy had inside, he would be a music man, like no one had ever seen. I guess he kind of succeeded...lol (definitely sarcasm..lol). I mean how many 18-21 year old kids (1954-1956) during that period listened to Mario Lanza, Dean Martin, Hank Sr, Jimmie Rodgers but then could go r/b and then switch gospel? Elvis always thought of a new way to sing a song which shows at Sun, gospel records, etc , Only Not counting "movie soundtracks or some of the 70's albums where Elvis just kind of phoned it in. There is only person that he said that he would never cover and that was Roy Orbison, because said you can never top a Orbison recording, that is some serious respect
The house built by his father was not in a black neighbourhood, Elvis was just three years old when they lost that house. It was some years later that they ended up renting a house on the edge of the black neighbourhood known as the Hill, close to Shake Rags. Elvis and Otis Blackwell actually never met, but Elvis was good friends with many black artists of that time. This less known version called Remembering Elvis is really good ruclips.net/video/Z_dqfeYWsXc/видео.htmlsi=ww9mf_2VBkUVlJ7Z
Great reaction to Elvis! There are 2 other (Trouble) songs sure would be fun to see you compare them ** 1958 (Trouble 7:15) from the movie King Creole AND “68” comeback special (Trouble 1:45 ) black leather outfit, you will love both of these 💙 Another great song * 1958 Elvis Presley & Kitty White ( Crawfish 2:30 ) also from the movie King Creole-this song has a groovy vibe, I can already see you moving to it 🕺🎶
Great reaction my friend. Oh I’ve got the perfect hurt song. And please know that’s the name of this song. 1976. He still look phenomenal. It’s New Year’s Eve. I think it’s Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. I know it’s in Pennsylvania. Any sings this song in at the end of the song he bust out that big lyric and he’s laying on his back. It is crazy nuts find that one you will love it and everybody will love it not too many people know about that one. With him singing that high note going nuts on his back.
Its not that Elvis took or borrower others songs but he made them better in most cases than the originals. Also, songs were written with him in mind that were never done by anyone else, and so that's not taking or borrowing but its music tailored for Elvis in mind based on his image. He never stated he was a song writer but a singer.
I love your reactions, you have a unique style. Since you asked, do an early, late 50's reaction of Elvis such as the Heart Break Hotel performance on the Ed Sullivan Show. (the camera could only show Elvis from the waist up 🤪) This 68 special opening combo, Trouble/Guitarman is epic, showcasing so many of his talents as a singer and guitar player. It also reminded all, when it comes to stage presence ELVIS IS ELECTRIC. Thanks from this ELVIS fan, then, now & forever!❤
Thanks ! Cannot categorize him..he is everything. Btw re stealing from others…folks it’s called DOING A COVER ! Everyone has been doing it in past and to this day. they pay the original artist or songwriter. It’s how it’s always been…doing a cover.
Michael jackson said "Elvis is NOT the king & its now time for a Black king!" Lol; Yet he married his daughter (🤪🤯) well first of all Elvis never claimed to be a king of Anything + elvis said that his friend Fats Domino is the true king of rock n roll; btw, ray Charles seemed to have disdain for elvis - jealous?🤔
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Yes!!!!! Elvis is the G.O.A.T
Now you have learned don't trust the media .Or what haters say .Elvis Baby he was the real deal ! 😎
THE LEGEND Mr BB KING spent A LOT OF TIME WITH ELVIS: 'Before Elvis we had Little Black Sambo, separate black restrooms and water fountains, and colored events that kept us away from the whites', BB King noted as he mention that Presley would attend events especially designated just for African-Americans.
In June 1956, Presley ignored Memphis's segregation ordinances by attending 'Colored Night' at the local fairgrounds amusement park. The following December, King was there as Presley opened up almost unbreakable racial barriers by attending and supporting the segregated WDIA black radio station's annual fund-raising event for 'needy black children' at Memphis' Ellis Auditorium. King wrote in his autobiography that he 'liked Elvis. I saw him as a fellow Mississippian. I was impressed by his sincerity.
When he came to the Goodwill Review (the event WDIA fund raisers of 1956 and 1957), he did himself proud'. 'The Goodwill Revues were important', he wrote. 'The entire black community turned out. All the DJs carried on, putting on skits and presenting good music'. In his autobiography, King said he held no grudges because 'Elvis didn't steal any music from anyone. He just had his own interpretation of the music he'd grown up on, same is true for everyone. I think Elvis had integrity'.
BB KING: 'If anyone says Elvis Presley was a racist', charged B.B. King in the 2010 interview. 'Then they don't know a thing about Elvis Presley or music history. 'Many nights after we finished our sets and I'd go up to his suite', King stated. 'I'd play Lucille (on Elvis' guitar) and sing with Elvis, or we'd take turns. It was his way of relaxing'. 'I'll tell you a secret', King winked and laughed. 'We were the original Blues Brothers because that man Elvis knew more blues songs than most in the business - and after some nights it felt like we sang everyone one of them."
'Let me tell you the definitive truth about Elvis Presley and racism', The King of the Blues, B.B. King said, 'With Elvis, there was not a single drop of racism in that man. And when I say that, believe me I should know'.
FACTS👌💕🕺
I'm white, but I'm just being honest - I would have loved to have hung out at the nightclubs in Memphis in the 50s - minus the violence caused by racists. Hanging out and listening to Little Richard and guys like that and rocking out? In the late 90s when I was in high school, being "so white" meant you were lame. Everyone wanted to be black. Elvis in the 50s made it cool for white people to listen to and dress like black people. Or at least, he exposed just how cool the whole rock thing (music and style) was and is. I'm sure it was physically dangerous in the south to be a white guy who was hanging out with black people and dressing like them. That took serious balls. The KKK didn't mess around, even in the 50s. Call me a cultural expropriator, but I would have done the same thing in Elvis' position. You've got the talent and the music is awesome and you can make a difference for people with your music. Soon after Elvis was on Ed Sullivan, plenty of other highly talented black rock artists ended up on there, many from Memphis. He didn't just make himself big. He dragged people who earned it along with him.
@@christhornycroft3686 Little Richard himself is recorded as saying that “ when Elvis sang my song Tutti Frutti , not only did he make the song famous, but he also made Me famous!”!! In the videos “ Elvis and the Black Community” 1 & 2 we see how hard it was for Elvis, but he stuck to his guns , being the legend he is. 🙏💕🕺
And he was beautiful 🤩
He's the KING!!!!!!!
Hail to the king Elvis. Love and miss you ❤❤😊
It's called the "Elvis rabbit hole" u have should listen to Welcome to my world "Aloha from Hawaii "
Anyone can knitpick this man.. but they r wrong... the talent he had was undeniable... His voice, stage presence, his passion for music.. he just had IT
“Just Pretend” live is a great song. I agree with you, I cannot watch songs from his last performance, it just breaks my heart to see him so ill and performing, his voice was still phenomenal but I just can’t watch it. Love your Elvis reactions. I have been an Elvis fan for 67 years, I love watching younger people discover what a treasure he was was and still is.
Guitar Man 1968, LONG BEFORE HIP HOP was even a THOUGHT. Elvis' flow was just UNIQUE. Noone was able to project like that. NOONE.
Jerry Reed, who wrote and first recorded Guitar Man, did a fine job with "the flow" and playing the lead guitar.
I SEEN THE THE SIXTY EIGHT SPECIAL MANY TIMES AND WHEN I LOOK BACK AT GOOD AMOUNT OF THIS FOOTAGE IT REMINDS ME OF THE TAKE OFF OF M.T.V. BUT LETS REMEMBER ELVIS WAS DOING IT WITHOUT
A MADE UP LIP SINGIN AUTO TUNNING METHOD. EVERYONE ALWAYS SAYS IS HE CRING OR SWEATING.. YOU KNOW HOW BIG AND HOT THOSE LIGHTS WHERE. ESPECIALLY IN HIS 1973 HAWAII CONCERT.. LOVE THAT SMÒOTH CAT. THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO CONTINUE LISTENING TO HIS MUSIC AND JUST SPREADING THE LOVE
HE WOULD OF HELD DEAR TO HIS HEART❤❤
WOW WOW WOW, if you wanna make anyone an instant Elvis fan just play that video for them! I just “LOVE” that serious stare down and the hair bouncing/dancing around. “Goddamn what a beautiful human being.” Thoroughly enjoyed that. Thanks Pat
Help me and pieces of my life is sooo beutiful,
Suspicious minds live Las Vegas 1970
KING
Fairy Tale, I'm So Lonesome I could cry from 1973 Hawaii concert. Three corn patches, Green, grass of home. Just to name a few.
I like your beard. Is that new or I just haven't watched you for a while? So fun to see your reactions to Elvis. He was extraordinary. Even better and more beautiful in person. Some of his 1956 Ed Sullivan performances are so good. Hound dog and Love Me. Ready Teddy and Don't Be Cruel. Thanks for this one. ❤❤❤
No one could and cant compare to perfection .Always The King Elvis Aaron Presley fom Heavan to Earth❤❤❤😊😅😮😍🤩🤩👌✌️👍🙏
Wasn’t he amazing. Hello from Australia.
Thank you Mr President! I love this from the 68 special!!!!
I completly understand how you feel but Hurt is 🔥 and the last note will blow your mind
Fabulous!! Elvis cam sing any genre
I just live the 68 special video he is awesome perform and singer and one of a kind. ❤ I love seeing you go through this journey and learn why there was and will only be one King 🤴
Watch Reinventing Elvis. Paramount +. It’s about making 68 Special. Soooo good ❤
I love your Elvis reactions! I've noticed you haven't reacted to any of his early performances.
This is his first #1 hit:
Elvis performing "HEARTBREAK HOTEL" on Stage Show - March 17, 1956 (1:56)
This is the full version of "Trouble":
Elvis Presley - Trouble from the Movie King Creole (1958) (7:15)
Totally Agree❤
I honestly think I should start there. I’m super nervous to see him in the end again. That Unchained Melody was amazing. But, it completely broke my heart. He was such a beautiful person. 😞.
@@awordfrompresidentpat1985 There are so many great songs from the early years. I think the reason they aren't requested by viewers is because most of them aren't accompanied by live performances. Professional filming wasn't allowed at Elvis concerts early on. There are no video live performances available from '54 and '55. The ones you can find from '56 and '57 are 12 appearances on 4 different TV shows, portions of a concert in Tupelo, Mississippi in '56 and movie clips. From '58 to '68 it's all movie clips because there were no concerts during those years. From '68-'77 there were only 4 occasions when professional filming was done -- The '68 Comeback Special, That's The Way It Is (in '70), Elvis On Tour (in '72), Aloha In Hawaii (in '73) and the TV special (in '77). There are so many incredible songs to be heard that Elvis either never performed live or weren't filmed. Content creators have put slideshow/videos to many of these songs. And recently I've seen a few using AI technology, and they're very well done. I hope I haven't bored you too much with all this information.
As for the '77 version of "Hurt", I understand where you're coming from so I'll offer you an alternative: RARE 8 MM FOOTAGE: ELVIS SINGS "HURT" LIVE DECEMBER 31, 1976 IN LAS VEGAS (2:11). Of, course the quality of this amateur clip is not as good as the '77 version, but it's not bad at all.
I'm enjoying your Elvis journey so much, and I can guarantee you won't regret listening to audio only songs.
Surrender
I am 71 and have loved Elvis since my teen years. I am so surprised to see the younger generation appreciate this man. He is timeless.
Hurt: You have to watch the last one. Yep, its HARD HARD HARD to watch. SHORT and PUNCHES YOU right in the GUT, TWICE. When he hits that high not trust me you will be GONE. You'll know it when you hear it.
there is no video for this song, but ‘until its time for you to go’ live version at richmond coliseum, 1972!! and ‘the sound of your cry’ take 3 from elvis in nashville! two such beautiful songs
i tried leaving a link for studio track of "hurt" but RUclips removed it :(
just search "way down in the jungle room" (studio recordings) and look for "hurt" take 3
it is stunning!
i completely understand why you can't watch the live 77 and honestly it isn't even his best version im not sure why its requested so much
the studio track and some live performances of it in 76 are much better!!
thanks ♡
AMAZING REACTION MY BROTHER
I haven't seen u do an Elvis reaction in a minute. Love everyone you do though, so plz keep it up. You just truly seem to really love music and I love seeing you watch the GOAT. Take care❤
I was only 11 when Elvis passed away and I was devastated!!! I cannot watch videos of him performing at the end of his life. It brings me right back to the day I found out he was gone 😔 I have always been a fan and always will be. Thank you for another great Elvis reaction. I enjoy watching people who are just discovering how amazing he really was❤️
When Elvis came on the scene there were not very many singer/song writers. You had performers and you had writers, most wrote for publishing houses and those licensed songs to various artists. Elvis as you know had many musical influences and blended them together when he performed and very likely was the greatest interpreter of song that ever lived. When you bundled that with his greek god good looks, unique sense of style, back story, and high energy performances, you had the perfect storm.
So good!!!! ❤
There are a couple lesser known songs I think you’d like. One is a fast country one called “I Washed My Hands in Muddy Water”. And the other is a Motown song called “Only the Strong Survive”. Both are fire. Love your reactions. 😊
Both are great songs. I’d like to see that reaction.
He oozes sexiness ❤ Please please react to LOVE LETTERS by Elvis. His voice is just WOW! ❤😊
Must be the 1970 version from the LP love letters from elvis
Fire 🔥
Please check out Elvis singing What Now My Love. From the aloha from Hawaii concert. His vocals in that performance are amazing
Oh I noticed you already reacted to What Now My Love.
One of my favorite Elvis performances is a song called “ I just Can’t Help Believing “. Live from Las Vegas. 1970. A great performance
Just watched your trouble Guitar Man reaction at the end you were saying that you were going to upload the song hurt. Please please please upload the final concert 1977 version. I know you’re saying you’re not ready for that yet but you are …,take a deep breath it’s a short song, but his vocal power will blow your socks off wear two pair of socks, cause they’ll blow them both off so good talking to you again I so look forward to your Elvis reactions. God bless you 💔 Oh… One more thing loved your reaction to welcome to my world, one of my ultimate favorite Elvis songs take care my friend, 1977 hurt blow them socks off take care
One of the most inspirational moments of Elvis on stage were from his final concert. Somehow I think he knew the end was near the song my way from the final concert. Devastating but his best performance also from the 1977 concert he does a rendition of how great thou Art it was then as I was watching it maybe I was 15 years old I knew. I just knew I turned around to my mother. It was on a TV special from CBS TV. I turned to my mother and I said mommy Elvis is going to die I just in my heart knew when he sang that, it was like watching his last testimony to God on stage. I remember that like it was yesterday and my gun broke and that little girl was very afraid. I was so frightened that I would lose him, but somehow I just knew the end was coming from hearing how great thou Art from the 1977 concert. You have to do a reaction on that OK I’m just talking but watching reactions and it’s bringing back memories 💔💕💕💔
The backdrop of the guitar players in the back is a replica of his production number of Jailhouse Rock from the movie of the same name. (1957) That video is iconic.
I always love your reactions. I just subscribed.
Great reaction Patrick, the Hurt version your looking for is from Rapid city 1977. He's in good spirits considering his health issues
He is still an idol and an inspiration, my children couldn’t understand why we spoke about him. Till they heard him sing and perform on U tube.
I've never looked for trouble
But I've never ran
I don't take no orders
From no kind of man
I'm only made out of flesh, blood & bone
If you're gonna start a rumble … Don't you try it ALL ALONE!” 🎵
Great reaction Pat for the Goat awesome thank you 😊
Think you would love Just Pretend. You can really see his vocal range in that one. ❤
Oooh yeah I’m lookin for trouble ❤❤❤
Thank you for that, Mr. President. Spot on as usual. If you listen to the original audio recordings of those songs you will hear just how creative Elvis was, as they are completely different vocal performances. I just want to point out the iconic imagery in the background. It's taken from the film Jailhouse Rock but i love that each 'cell' is filled with men doing clasic Elvis moves they are recognisable as Elvis moves, even in silhouette. It wasn't just his voice that made him an icon. ❤
I am enjoying going on this journey with you and love just the overall positive vibe of your channel. And I feel you, I have a tough time watching those final performances as well. It hurts my heart.
His musical catalog was enormous!! He has been inducted in several Halls of Fame! Along with other many awards, Elvis also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and statues of him on several U.S Cities and also in Germany. His Graceland is a tourist attraction second only to the White House!!
Austin Butler, who played Elvis to such acclaim now owns that guitar. It was given to him by the Presley family and says it's his most prized possession.
H8 Patrick I just have to say that it makes me so happy that someone in your age group appreciates his music ! Great reaction as always !❤
Love how you react to Elvis' voice & performance‼️
Elvis definitely was a pioneer in his time. He blended all kinds of music and dipped them in his soul before sharing them with the world 🌎🌍🌏
He could sing all kinds of music genres. That's why he is 🎼👑🎤🥇
I recommended this combo song performance to you a long time ago! So glad you're giving it a listen. It's PRIME 68 SPECIAL ELVIS for sure and it really showcases his musical talents. It provides a glimpse of a younger ELVIS performaning in the 50's when ELVIS & HIS GUITAR ROCKED OUR WORLD.
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You're a very good reviewer in deed, good job, man. With Elvis there is so much to pick. Anyone you choose would have something. You could try. there ain't nothing like a song from his Speedway film. HD
Love you reactions and appreciation of Elvis' talents! I totally understand when it comes to watching Elvis in 1977, its difficult for me also, but if is part of his history, but very emotional! There are other videos of Elvis singing "Hurt" and they are phenomenal!
Great reaction, I love this medley of Trouble and Guitar Man. His performance is fire. Can you react to "I've lost you" from 1970 "Thats The Way It Is" Vegas.
What a guy! What a voice! He will always be the king
Brother Pat, your reactions are fire! Elvis has a studio version of "Hurt" well worth listening to. Also around the same time is "oh Danny Boy". Amazing vocals!!!!
So what was Elvis' actual contribution to music? It was specifically love, timing, environment and distribution. Ok so Rock music is mainly made up of Country (mostly white artists), Gospel (50% white 50% black artists) and the Blues (mostly black artists). Lets add to that the legendary song writers (such as Leiber and Stoller). Thats where rock and roll sprang from. Elvis is the only musician inducted into the Gospel, Blues and Country and Rock Halls of Fame.
Elvis was different, and his perspective was different than most white people of his day, especially among other whites in the South. Elvis grew up in the poorest parts of the South during the Great Depression and Segregation. And he understood the very lowest depths of poverty. Only 4 white families on his block, he lived and played with black children while living in a 1 room shotgun shack without running water or electricity. His father built the home with a borrowed $150, then lost it because they couldn't afford to pay it back. How poor was Elvis? His twin brother Jesse Garon Presley was still born about 30 minutes before Elvis... and the Presleys were so poor that they couldn't afford a coffin, so Jesse had to be buried in a shoebox.
Elvis was uniquely born at a time and place, Tupelo (SHAKERAG) AND Memphis (BEALE STREET) when so much new music and dance were happening.
Elvis was TRAINED BY BLACK MUSICIANS in black churches (and white musicians in white churches) in the 1940s BEFORE most of the legends like Little Richard or James Brown or Chuck Berry rocked the world. Rev W Herbert Brewster of the East Trigg Baptist Church asked Elvis to join when he was 13, after Elvis and his family moved to Memphis. They were jamming before and during the legendary black musicians got heard. He was able to merge music genres and black and white culture better than anyone and created the sound and stage performance of Rock and Roll. AND as soon as ELVIS started to make money -- THEY ALL MADE MONEY!
Little Richard talked about this: "He sung my Tootie Fruti & by him singing it, made it bigger & made ME bigger" And then he said: “I thank God for Elvis Presley. I thank the Lord for sending Elvis to open the door so I could walk down the road...”- Little Richard
The NUMBER ONE talent who helped shape Elvis from a child is Reverend W HERBERT BREWSTER of East Trigg Baptist Church in Memphis. In the 1940s Elvis was jamming with black and white gospel choirs and quartets. Much of his soul comes from these sessions. Much of ROCK AND ROLL came from those 1940s sessions. Elvis WAS part of the change.
He WAS a pioneer. Its not culture appropriation / culture vulture when you are a pioneer of a sound. Elvis never stole a song. He credited everyone, ensuring all songwriters were listed next to every song on each album. No exceptions. He jammed with those that came before him. He was friends with all the legends.. B.B. King, Otis Blackwell, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, Roy Hamilton and many more.
You cant STEAL "COOL" You cant steal "RHYTHM". You cant steal "SOUL". You cant STEAL "HOW TO DANCE". You can't steal "HOW TO SAAANG". You either HAVE THESE SKILLS, or I you do NOT. Elvis was ABLE TO MERGE MUSIC AND CULTURE better than any one else alive at the time. So that is what made Elvis so unique in those days, and controversial because today people don't understand who the good guys and bad guys were and all the details of the day. Its hard to look back and see who exactly were the thieves and who was trying to HELP.
Elvis didnt only help, that man tore down walls of racism for everyone. He stood up and did it a man's way. Without concern for his own health and safety, his career, and his quality of life. This gets talked about by the great, late Reverend himself. Elvis and the Black Community. A great collaboration of interviews by legends and historic figures in the black community discussing Elvis. ruclips.net/video/xd1pXw1DmsA/видео.html&t=
You saíd it perfectly, i mean Elvis said in the sitdown shows about big musical differences in last 10 years, engineers have changed and everything else, but when he said "rock n roll music just mixture of gospel and r/b just adding on to it. It's a simple answer he gave but best one I've heard, every type of musical genre is mixed with each other in somé ways going back hundreds of years. My favorite other quote by Elvis when he talked about Arthur "Big Boy Crudup" and said something to the fact if he could ever get the feeling that big boy had inside, he would be a music man, like no one had ever seen. I guess he kind of succeeded...lol (definitely sarcasm..lol). I mean how many 18-21 year old kids (1954-1956) during that period listened to Mario Lanza, Dean Martin, Hank Sr, Jimmie Rodgers but then could go r/b and then switch gospel? Elvis always thought of a new way to sing a song which shows at Sun, gospel records, etc , Only Not counting "movie soundtracks or some of the 70's albums where Elvis just kind of phoned it in.
There is only person that he said that he would never cover and that was Roy Orbison, because said you can never top a Orbison recording, that is some serious respect
The house built by his father was not in a black neighbourhood, Elvis was just three years old when they lost that house. It was some years later that they ended up renting a house on the edge of the black neighbourhood known as the Hill, close to Shake Rags. Elvis and Otis Blackwell actually never met, but Elvis was good friends with many black artists of that time. This less known version called Remembering Elvis is really good
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Please let him take you to the world of Elvis blues ❤
He did a great cover of Chuck Berry’s Promised Land”.
Great reaction to Elvis! There are 2 other (Trouble) songs sure would be fun to see you compare them ** 1958 (Trouble 7:15) from the movie King Creole AND “68” comeback special (Trouble 1:45 ) black leather outfit, you will love both of these 💙
Another great song * 1958 Elvis Presley & Kitty White ( Crawfish 2:30 ) also from the movie King Creole-this song has a groovy vibe, I can already see you moving to it 🕺🎶
Elvis was kind of rappin here. Always a great performance from the 👑
Please do Faded Love by Patsy Cline and then Elvis’ version!!
And here’s Elvis’ version
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Great reaction my friend. Oh I’ve got the perfect hurt song. And please know that’s the name of this song. 1976. He still look phenomenal. It’s New Year’s Eve. I think it’s Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. I know it’s in Pennsylvania. Any sings this song in at the end of the song he bust out that big lyric and he’s laying on his back. It is crazy nuts find that one you will love it and everybody will love it not too many people know about that one. With him singing that high note going nuts on his back.
Its not that Elvis took or borrower others songs but he made them better in most cases than the originals. Also, songs were written with him in mind that were never done by anyone else, and so that's not taking or borrowing but its music tailored for Elvis in mind based on his image. He never stated he was a song writer but a singer.
---------------- the 1981 remix of GuitarMan was the best version. Worth everyone checking it out! Jerry Reed plays a very HOT guitar on that version!
Wish someone would show this whole special
It's so cool ☮️
I love your reactions, you have a unique style. Since you asked, do an early, late 50's reaction of Elvis such as the Heart Break Hotel performance on the Ed Sullivan Show. (the camera could
only show Elvis from the waist up 🤪)
This 68 special opening combo, Trouble/Guitarman is epic, showcasing so many of his talents as a singer and guitar player. It also reminded all, when it comes to stage presence ELVIS IS ELECTRIC.
Thanks from this ELVIS fan, then, now & forever!❤
Could you please do Kentucky rain by Elvis Presley
Fun reaction suggestion
Bossa Nova Baby video clip from his movie Fun In Acapulco
put your dancing shoes on lol …
Kentucky Rain
Thanks ! Cannot categorize him..he is everything. Btw re stealing from others…folks it’s called DOING A COVER ! Everyone has been doing it in past and to this day. they pay the original artist or songwriter. It’s how it’s always been…doing a cover.
Please do Elvis’s song, “ I got a thing about you, baby” guaranteed you never heard him sing like this.
Can you please play trouble from the film King creole please by ELVIS 🎉🎉🎉
Could you please do the whole song of trouble
Michael jackson said "Elvis is NOT the king & its now time for a Black king!" Lol; Yet he married his daughter (🤪🤯) well first of all Elvis never claimed to be a king of Anything + elvis said that his friend Fats Domino is the true king of rock n roll; btw, ray Charles seemed to have disdain for elvis - jealous?🤔
It shouldn't be split up like that!👎