@@leahflower9924 He's never stopped being popular, with 600,000 people visiting Graceland every year since 1978. Elvis in Concert traveling the world since 1997.
Best introduction ever! I just can't get enough of this moment when he joked about singing a sad song you NEVER heard before with BEAUTIFUL words hahaha. I love his sense of humor 😂
It's striking that he laughed it up when the girls screamed at every little motion of his body. It was like he couldn't believe it himself, and took it with laughter. What a man! The King, indeed.
@@peaceandquiet290 It’s truly a testament to how great the man was. Having haters nearly 50 years after your death is a true accomplishment, so he must have been doing something right. Say what you want, he changed the world with his music and left a mark that will last forever.
Currently on an Elvis binge after seeing the new film. What a showman he was and what a great voice. Its so tragic how he went from this man to who he was at the end. Long live the King 👑.
Just seen the Movie tonight. As how very tragic it was They do so much Justice for him in it. Reminds you he wasn’t just a thing in time but a real caring person.
Crazy to think that ppl thought Elvis’s moves were inappropriate, he truly was just feeling the music! Parents of those days would drop dead if they saw the artists of today lol
The fact that in 2024, we can watch live footage of a rock and roll legend who once existed is a huge blessing and shows the power of the internet at its best, thank you RUclips.
Watching this you can feel the electricity in the theater. He was an incredible talent. Its funny from our perspective now, that controversy-wise his performance was nothing compared with what ppl do onstage now. He was just being himself, feeling the music, and at the time, audiences had never seen anything like it. Ive seen the recent movie as well, its a shame the direction things went in later years for Elvis (to no small degree via Col Tom) but the gifts Elvis provided us will bever be forgotten!
Yes. He is truly in the groove of the moment and the music. So authentic and free. It's not just performing, it's a true expression of a life force along with the force of the music.
@@ozz7602 they’re all kings. They all had more talent than anyone we got right now-that’s for sure. People take that king stuff too personally. Of course, Elvis came along at the right time, but he was talented, and that doesn’t take anything away from Little Richard or Chuck Berry. They were all great.
What blows my mind is this guy was just a singing, dancing, handsome rock star but to them that was the first one they’d ever seen so it just took their breath away
He’s so fine. Like, I haven’t seen a fine ahh singer like him dance and dress the part. He’s not just a guy, he was a fine mf with a beautiful voice, looks and charisma lol
Elvis was kinda like Eminem. Rock and roll was very much a thing before, but like with Eminem, what was once an art often performed by black artists and relegated to black audiences really broke out into the mainstream and became something EVERYONE listened to. And like Eminem, Elvis was also actually very respectful when it came to crediting their influences and inspirations while doing well distinguish himself and his art. As far as the "stealing" of black music and exploitation of black art and artists goes, that falls squarely on the record labels.
That's an over-simplified take. Elvis was exceptionally good looking and had a vibe about him that drove girls wild. I've heard women today say he was one of the best looking guys ever.
Short Story: I was 5 and my brother was 7. Dad was a very good disciplinarian and, as such, he set our bedtime each year, and enforced it consistently. On the occasion of Elvis' very first appearance on Ed Sullivan, my brother and I were in bed asleep. At about 8:40 p.m., he came into our room, woke us up, and told us something was coming on TV that never occurred before and that we would Remember for the rest of our lives. Sure enough, it was Elvis. We kids thought we were in another world - and have never forgotten it. RIP, Dad. Love you....
The parents back then thought THIS was a bad influence. Imagine their backlash if they saw the way artists dance today.People today make Elvis look like a saint
@@scoldingwhisper It’s always hilarious to me that it was on a toilet. Nobody took a sec to see if it was drugs just, “yup guy took a crap and died nothing to see here folks……wait it’s Elvis”
Are you understanding that you are now the boomer you are blaming ? They were blaming Elvis because he was outrageous and you are litteraly doing the same thing
He’s not even trying. He’s just having a fun time and it’s amazing. What natural oozing talent and charisma. Talent of course but that smirk or smile is killer. I am in awe by pre-70s Elvis. There’s still nothing like that and I’m only 33!
Lmao?? It's comical to me. The screaming the goofy moves, the basic overdone music. It's utter ridiculousness. What's hilarious is the boomers that talk about the old "classics" and refer stuff like this clown show lol
@@disco4535 What matters about a performance is what the perfomer makes you feel, that's why people like different kinds of music, even though all the ones that make it big sound good, you won't like them all because you prefer certain genres. Elvis was a legend and no one can deny it, its not only about his music, but also how he perfomermed and made people feel.
I love watching this clip because it shows how fun and silly he must have been. His live performances are always better than his practiced, choreographed movie performances, in my opinion.
his style wasnt necessarily unique.. his style was entirely based off black r&b artists. His managers had said that they wanted a white man who could sing like a black man
@@BBPalmer420 that doesn’t mean his style was entirely based off it… it played some influence but he took inspiration from mostly white artists So yea it’s as I said it’s obviously horseshit if you have a modicum of intelligence. He’s not some derivative black rip off. He’s his own and always will be, hence why he’s the King.
The Milton Berle performance of this tune was better and is more iconic. It’s well noted that Sullivan (early on) was cautious about Presley’s gyrations on his show so Presley tamed himself Only on this program in the 50s
oh I see you're really a true fan of Elvis and I can see you have a good taste in music, well I have been an Elvis fan since I was 10 I guess, even my mom is a huge fan of Elvis she makes me love Elvis so tell me which Elvis song do you love most?❤❤
oh I see you're really a true fan of Elvis and I can see you have a good taste in music, well I have been an Elvis fan since I was 10 I guess, even my mom is a huge fan of Elvis she makes me love Elvis so tell me which Elvis song do you love most?❤
I now get why my mother was so crazy over Elvis. He was so handsome, talented, charismatic and cheeky. He really connected well with the audience. RIP King of Roll n Roll
People need to understand what this video represents. You are seeing the first superstar in history. The moves he was doing on stage had never been seen before on television. They were common in the south (where he was from) but conservative adults had never seen anything like this. It was exceptionally provocative. MANY church groups, parents, conservatives rallied together to boycott Elvis. They even had a class-action lawsuit against the Ed Sullivan show for broadcasting "such filth". This is the birth of rock and roll. You hear those girls screaming constantly. This is really the first time that had happened in history, especially for television. Some doo-wop singers were famous/handsome and the girls would get excited over them but Elvis was such a different story. He was such a disruptor in the 50's and singlehandedly changed the culture of the nation. If I recall correctly The Ed Sullivan show was made aware of the dance moves that Elvis was going to do and the FCC or someone wanted a close camera angle on his upper body so the audience at home would not be able to see the dance moves. I believe the show ignored that and showed his entire body, which results in an FCC lawsuit. I could be wrong about the details but I recall there was significant controversy PRIOR to the show deciding to go with that camera angle. You can see that up until @1:13 they stay with a close shot and they INTENTIONALLY slowly pull back and then Elvis does his moves. Elvis also keeps laughing while singing because this fangirl thing was new to the world. He likely thought it was ridiculous how crazy they were going.
Agreed on everything except the "birth of rock and roll" part. This song, for example, was originally recorded by a black woman, Big Mama Thorton, and then they brought it to Elvis. It was common for white artists to crib from black music in order to mass commercialize it. I would say this performance was the birth of the first true pop star, but Elvis should not get credit for the birth of rock and roll.
After this appearance, At his next appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show: They cleaned up his look to be 'more conservative' and filmed him from the waist up.
@@emmadiri7189 in the movie I thought the girls were over the top because how much they screamed. But it was actually accurate after watching this video 😂 the girls really were crazy for Elvis
@@fordastreeets8019 Elvis, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, girls got really crazy. I saw Harry Styles live and their screams were already like something out of a movie, I can only imagine what it was like for them.
There will never be another one like him. I met him after his show at the Hilton International in 1972, soon after I moved to Vegas. I had just turned 18 and Needless to say I was star struck. He was so gorgeous, even more so in person and rather shy. Nothing like his persona on stage I was devastated when he died so young
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I saw the movie and I loved it and will go see it again. Elvis, like Parker said in the movie --"You are the greatest show on earth" with his first performance in Vegas.
Its so funny to think that his dancing was considered risque back then. Like, he's just dancing there, grooving. The movie was more intense than this. Modern dancing would horrify them XD
His charisma is just... wow. i can see why everyone fell in love with him (except angry fathers ahah). He KNOWS he's in control, but somehow still manages to have a humble feel to him, laughing and finding it amusing when the girls scream.
What's interesting is that at first he was confused, and I believe he went to one of his crew or band members and was like, "Why are they screaming like that?" And they went, "I don't know, but whatever your doing I want you to do it again!" Of course at this time he gotten used to girls screaming. Or at least made it tolerable. Lol
He could have stepped into a time machine right then to 2021 and he’d still be a total boss. Wouldn’t have to change his look, moves, anything. He wouldn’t seem old fashioned or out dated, he’d immediately be the coolest person just as he was then.
Yep, his Charisma, good looks, voice, and stage presence, and sexual appeal --- was awesome and off the charts. He's the only one and they will never be another one like him.
His pre-army performances were Elvis at his purest and happiest, which is why I absolutely love watching his performances over and over again! Talent, looks, charisma - it's a shame they tried to tamp this energy down, and make him 'family friendly' then send him off to the Army when they couldn't do it - imagine how much more his star would have shown if the Colonel would have encouraged his talent rather than suppress it!
It wasn't Colonel who suppressed him was it? I think that was just network TV and standards responding to the backlash among puritans who thought he was doing the devils work on their horny daughters.
Elvis was a patriot and willingly joined the military. He hated Communism, showed support for Richard Nixon during the Vietnam War and met with him at the White House. Elvis had no regrets about joining the military.
tenía amplia experiencia de vida, eso lo hacía confiado a comparación de los actuales jóvenes que viven encerrados en su casa, escuela, universidad, trabajo
Fun fact: He actually didn't like being called The King, because it mad whim uncomfortable. He said King of Rock and Roll was okay (although he'd debate you that Fats Domino was the one who deserved that title.) Because to him there was only one true King, Jesus Christ.
When he starts clapping and moving to the beat-it's fantastic. He was an amazing performer. The music was in in his soul and just couldn't be kept down.
god this era elvis was the coolest human to ever live. it is amazing how every once in a long while something this original and legit pops up in popular culture. you can totally still see why he had such a massive impact. he was confident and smart and funny and good looking and talented.
Right, I thought the movie was over the top when the girls were hollering at him, after watching the video, made me realize that the girls actually were crazy for him. They screamed the whole time while he was singing hound dog 😂 I can see why he the king
@@beerbread Elvis was influenced by many styles of music but he never "stole" anything. He in turn influenced countless others. Did the Beatles then steal from him. I think not.
I remember seeing this when I was 10 years old. I loved it and my parents were shocked at his movements and told me I couldn't watch stuff like that. Lol they came to love his music even took me to his first movie. He's a legend.
Elvis grew up dirt poor. He never forgot his roots. He once said that his generosity to others wasn't because he could. He was generous because he knew how it felt to have nothing and he never wanted anyone to feel that way. Very empathetic man and very humble. Truly God sent. I feel so anyway.
tell me just why he never produced anyone, any independant filmakers, any artist... people like such great authors, underground music,... nobody. I love Elvis anyway, but just why? I ask you because you said he was generous... yes he was, but never with art. Where the money went? he had a real empire, he could help young artists. Don't you think?
Elvis was fantastic in the 50's, 1960 and then the 68 comeback, 1969 Las Vegas, and the 70's until near the end of his life. He was fantastic and beautiful in every decade. The King of music and the King of hearts.
Its so rare to find a very charismatic entertainer and singer. It was so effortless for him. He truly was the King even when he was only 21 here. He knew how to own the stage even just by having fun. Only legends can do that.
His handsome face, tall shapely figure, distinctive unique voice and charming personality，no matter what decade, no matter what song he sings, he will become a megastar
Always wonderful to see people thanking God like that. I was watching Keith Urban stuff a while back, and he does that a lot too....he is also a very humble person.
Wow, my first time seeing this. He’s so talented and cute, having fun with the audience while being so respectful and humble. There will be only one Elvis.😍
82% of the total television viewing audience in America watched this live in 1956. Elvis on Ed Sullivan was a seismic cultural event. Like a meteor hitting the earth, the landscape of everything was somehow changed from that moment on.
I think its fair to say that any entertainer that has been dead longer than he was alive and nearly 50 years latter, millions still sing his songs, dance, smile, cry and people are still mesmerized by him: He isn't a once in a lifetime but a once in history.
It’s one thing to hear your parents and grandparents talk about how great Elvis was, but having video evidence of it really hammers the point home. Probably one of the few good things ever to come out of RUclips
Cool! The uncensored version! First time I saw Elvis on Ed Sullivan, the bottom half of the screen was blocked, bc of Elvis' "suggestive movements". Thanx for sharing this little gem with us!
The bottom half wasn't "blocked" as you state , he just wasn't shown from the waist down. The cameras focused o n his upper part of his body. However on the second appearance a month later-the restriction was removed
It’s crazy to see this 66 years later and not think a thing about his dance moves and yet realize how they must have seen him then😆esp with the screaming girls, that’s the icing on the cake🤣
Give me chills his presence on stage. It is wide better than the majority of artists: natural, no poses, great voice, great outlook. A brilliant star gone too soon as most of the greatest stars do. Long live Elvis. You are the bomb 😍💣💣
I am not an Elvis fan, I just watched the new movie, but everything I have always heard about him is absolutely true. He just had something you can't stop looking at. It's amazing.
I'm confident that no modern day soloist or band could ever reach the absolutely legendary heights or Elvis, nor could they ever reach his legendary status
What a cool cat. Everything you see is authentic and original, that is, no voice coach, no choreography or stage manager/trainer, no special effects or high tech. props etc. etc. He oozes charisma and stage presence that capture the audience to its core, have not seeing anyone like him ever. Definitely one of a kind!!👏👏
huh?? authentic.. He surely was aa talented singer, great stage presence... but the music was not original... I thought everyone knew the history behind his music .. like many other white artists back in those days
@@peaceandquiet290 He had me soooo confused there. LMAO.. But I'm not very surprised. Some people aren't interested in hearing that kind of history. Some really are just ignorant and Some still think Black people complain too much and should just get over it.
His ending speech was remarkable, really. Seemed heartfelt. Very polite. His show was a mix of over the top (for then) dancing, great singing, a kickass backup group, and etiquette.
I just saw the Elvis movie and I loved it! It made me wanna learn more about him. This performance here was awesome. He seemed like he could really work the crowd.
Elvis had such energy to move like he moved whilst singing and dancing. No one is like him by a long shot. He was unique. That is why he is remembered so many years after passing out.
this made me smile and laugh --- just got back from graceland w/ my 10-year-old daugher who is an Elvis fan and she has actually grown MY appreciation for him --- still a star in 2022 inspiring young and old --- long live The King!!
Elvis was such a beautiful man when he was younger. I was a little over a year old in 1956. I loved him when I was a kid in the sixties and a teenager in high school in the 70s.
That's a rare clip. I saw it live on TV when I was a kid but I didn't remember all the details. That TV appearance changed a lot of us kids because Elvis's energy got in our blood and never left.
oh I see you're really a true fan of Elvis and I can see you have a good taste in music, well I have been an Elvis fan since I was 10 I guess, even my mom is a huge fan of Elvis she makes me love Elvis so tell me which Elvis song do you love most?❤
1956 was the year music changed direction forever. Nothing would ever be the same after Elvis came on the scene. After him all artists of almost every genre of music were effected, and it was all because he simply expressed what he felt inside from the music that influenced him. He was truly gifted by God to make so many people happy, and still does !!
A lot of the historical value here is the absurd spectacle, but you do get the feeling at 1:05 when the guitar comes in heavy that he really was channeling something incredible from decades of rhythm and blues guitarists. The world would never be the same.
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Lol
Lol fr lol I'm one lol
It's funny how he was once the most popular guy ever and now it feels like he's making a "comeback" because of the movie about him
@@leahflower9924 He's never stopped being popular, with 600,000 people visiting Graceland every year since 1978. Elvis in Concert traveling the world since 1997.
Best introduction ever! I just can't get enough of this moment when he joked about singing a sad song you NEVER heard before with BEAUTIFUL words hahaha. I love his sense of humor 😂
It's striking that he laughed it up when the girls screamed at every little motion of his body. It was like he couldn't believe it himself, and took it with laughter. What a man! The King, indeed.
@@peaceandquiet290 It’s truly a testament to how great the man was. Having haters nearly 50 years after your death is a true accomplishment, so he must have been doing something right. Say what you want, he changed the world with his music and left a mark that will last forever.
@@peaceandquiet290 Get lost hater 🤡🤮
I don’t get why so many dislike him. He seemed like a good dude, but no one is universally liked. Either way, he did leave his mark.
He was a phenomenal entertainer. So much unexpressed talent. He could have been a fine actor. He ended up being Colonel Parkers workhorse.
@@peaceandquiet290 he played and sang the music he loved and grew up with. Get a life
Currently on an Elvis binge after seeing the new film. What a showman he was and what a great voice. Its so tragic how he went from this man to who he was at the end. Long live the King 👑.
He was still great at the end. It was simply his time to go.
Lol omg same
Just seen the Movie tonight.
As how very tragic it was They do so much Justice for him in it.
Reminds you he wasn’t just a thing in time but a real caring person.
Just seen the movie today and I am too
@@b.starknwo6564 I saw it tonight too
Crazy to think that ppl thought Elvis’s moves were inappropriate, he truly was just feeling the music! Parents of those days would drop dead if they saw the artists of today lol
yeah lol
I’m glad society is more sexually liberated these days
LITERALLY imagine these parents seeing megan the stallion. literally they'd immediately burst into flames
Cardi B and Meg thee Stallion's WAP song would cause a heart attack 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@memberofthelambily1340 Nah
The fact that in 2024, we can watch live footage of a rock and roll legend who once existed is a huge blessing and shows the power of the internet at its best, thank you RUclips.
Thank you Internet, though it has its disadvantages
Underrated comment 🙏💯
I was just about to write a similar comment! It really is a blessing and privilege to watch these type of footages!
It’s crazy to think that there’s some Elvis fans who never got to even see this because they died before the internet
Love him more than ever, and i'm 42 years old. 😅
This guy looks pretty cool and he's funny. He might make it big.
I mean, I guess you could say he got really big.
@@mk4883 i see what u did there
You could be right the audience, mainly screaming women, seemed to like him…
Nah, I don't think he'll make it...
He seems like too much of a poser to make it big🤷🏼♂️
He really did make the most of having to lip sync, even though he obviously hated that😎
Hard to believe he was only 21 here. So polished and confident!
don't you here or don't pay attention? He was (is) blessed buy God. so once again: what is hard to believe?
Was just thinking this. It trips me out that I'm older than him here
That's show how great man back then
He sure lo9ks very mature
One word: amfetamine.
The fact that we are in 2022 and I can look at this classic performance from the king himself and still be amazed is priceless.....
the fact that there is a year 2022 is already priceless
Watching this you can feel the electricity in the theater. He was an incredible talent. Its funny from our perspective now, that controversy-wise his performance was nothing compared with what ppl do onstage now. He was just being himself, feeling the music, and at the time, audiences had never seen anything like it. Ive seen the recent movie as well, its a shame the direction things went in later years for Elvis (to no small degree via Col Tom) but the gifts Elvis provided us will bever be forgotten!
Yes. He is truly in the groove of the moment and the music. So authentic and free. It's not just performing, it's a true expression of a life force along with the force of the music.
Ain't the king thats chuck berry or little Richard kid..
@@ozz7602 they’re all kings. They all had more talent than anyone we got right now-that’s for sure.
People take that king stuff too personally. Of course, Elvis came along at the right time, but he was talented, and that doesn’t take anything away from
Little Richard or Chuck Berry. They were all great.
What blows my mind is this guy was just a singing, dancing, handsome rock star but to them that was the first one they’d ever seen so it just took their breath away
Women never reacted so intensely as they did with Elvis he was the King and a once in a humankind talent.
He’s so fine. Like, I haven’t seen a fine ahh singer like him dance and dress the part.
He’s not just a guy, he was a fine mf with a beautiful voice, looks and charisma lol
Elvis was kinda like Eminem. Rock and roll was very much a thing before, but like with Eminem, what was once an art often performed by black artists and relegated to black audiences really broke out into the mainstream and became something EVERYONE listened to.
And like Eminem, Elvis was also actually very respectful when it came to crediting their influences and inspirations while doing well distinguish himself and his art. As far as the "stealing" of black music and exploitation of black art and artists goes, that falls squarely on the record labels.
@@WynnofThule why is it stealing? It is learning blacks were exploited by a group of slick New York City scammers.
That's an over-simplified take. Elvis was exceptionally good looking and had a vibe about him that drove girls wild. I've heard women today say he was one of the best looking guys ever.
I can feel his charisma from the other side of the world and across 70 years. Dang. 😍
Well that was very well put...his charisma is eternal
he got thrills from his pills ... la la land
That's the power of the E
@@bifiali998, No Biff, he hadn't met one yet.
Elvis Presley got what he wanna. They filmed him top to bottom. They got the hole package filmed. The man 💪💪👍💪
Short Story: I was 5 and my brother was 7. Dad was a very good disciplinarian and, as such, he set our bedtime each year, and enforced it consistently.
On the occasion of Elvis' very first appearance on Ed Sullivan, my brother and I were in bed asleep.
At about 8:40 p.m., he came into our room, woke us up, and told us something was coming on TV that never occurred before and that we would Remember for the rest of our lives.
Sure enough, it was Elvis. We kids thought we were in another world - and have never forgotten it.
RIP, Dad. Love you....
what a great story and tribute
This is wonderful!
Who did you think would believe this?
@@Chuckpeeto Troll, that's all you got? Crawl back into your hole....
Thank you for sharing this.
Rest In Peace to your dad!
The parents back then thought THIS was a bad influence. Imagine their backlash if they saw the way artists dance today.People today make Elvis look like a saint
People today haven’t died on the shitter though... or yet at least
@@scoldingwhisper It’s always hilarious to me that it was on a toilet. Nobody took a sec to see if it was drugs just, “yup guy took a crap and died nothing to see here folks……wait it’s Elvis”
@@bubba4198 i always associated dying on the toilet with drugs. unless you're old i dont see why else you'd die there
@@Jcon4002 How is sexual conservatism equivalent to morals
Are you understanding that you are now the boomer you are blaming ? They were blaming Elvis because he was outrageous and you are litteraly doing the same thing
Top track, top artist.
He’s not even trying. He’s just having a fun time and it’s amazing. What natural oozing talent and charisma. Talent of course but that smirk or smile is killer. I am in awe by pre-70s Elvis. There’s still nothing like that and I’m only 33!
33 is really goddamn old though, you have back pain
@@lumpylumpyloo No the fuck it ain't LOL.
Lmao?? It's comical to me. The screaming the goofy moves, the basic overdone music. It's utter ridiculousness. What's hilarious is the boomers that talk about the old "classics" and refer stuff like this clown show lol
@@disco4535 What matters about a performance is what the perfomer makes you feel, that's why people like different kinds of music, even though all the ones that make it big sound good, you won't like them all because you prefer certain genres. Elvis was a legend and no one can deny it, its not only about his music, but also how he perfomermed and made people feel.
I love watching this clip because it shows how fun and silly he must have been. His live performances are always better than his practiced, choreographed movie performances, in my opinion.
The way he walks with that swagger and his face.. he is timeless. His aura dwarfs the other guys. Eternally youthful
Lmao
No one has come within a universe, or will
IDK, vegas stands pretty heavy as well, 2 faces of elvis
To all you rump rangers I wonna let you know ELVIS Liked girls and girls only .
Dwarves*
This is still impressive in 2022. Elvis had such a unique look and style (rarely seen today) and an unbelievable stage presence.
Like a king
his style wasnt necessarily unique.. his style was entirely based off black r&b artists. His managers had said that they wanted a white man who could sing like a black man
@@zippityzoop1478 nah man, those sideburns and hairstyle are not based off black artists, his style was unique at the time
@@zippityzoop1478 do you actually believe the horseshit you’re spewing?
@@BBPalmer420 that doesn’t mean his style was entirely based off it… it played some influence but he took inspiration from mostly white artists
So yea it’s as I said it’s obviously horseshit if you have a modicum of intelligence. He’s not some derivative black rip off. He’s his own and always will be, hence why he’s the King.
It can’t be overstated how important this was. Everything changed and never went back
The Milton Berle performance of this tune was better and is more iconic. It’s well noted that Sullivan (early on) was cautious about Presley’s gyrations on his show so Presley tamed himself Only on this program in the 50s
It is clear that his backing singers are full of admiration for him too and are so damn proud to be performing with him!
He's lip synching
@@Liitebulb You don't know shit do you? Elvis NEVER lip synched NOT EVER
@@Liitebulb no he’s not
I don't think it was admiration. They were what is called shell shocked. They had no effin' clue what they were in for and it showed on live TV.
@@jasras5003 Why would they be "shell shocked" That's the Jordanaires his regular back up group.It's not like they never saw him preform before.
Love the end: "May God Bless You, As He's Blessed Me." - Elvis Presley
oh I see you're really a true fan of Elvis and I can see you have a good taste in music, well I have been an Elvis fan since I was 10 I guess, even my mom is a huge fan of Elvis she makes me love Elvis so tell me which Elvis song do you love most?❤❤
Yes! As fantastic as the performance was, the way he ended it was my favorite part! 💖💖💖 I'm taking that saying with me for future use.
Man were they cocky back then. They are all low key now.
Yes
A beautiful unique soul
Even watching this in 2022, you can feel Elvis’s energy! His charisma is off the charts 😳
100%
Chrisma, voice, sex appeal, stage presence, and looks --- one of a kind - never be another one like Elvis. Truly the King of Rock and Roll.
Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!! Chapter by Chapter / Verse by Verse !!!!!!!
His smile lights up the universe.
@@rickylumo8666 amen
My God..what a time to be alive when Elvis was walking around in his prime...
He was the personification of the "it factor", that charisma and boyish charm and confidence, can't be taught. Still the king.
Plus being a super diverse and dynamic singer. He checked off all the boxes.
oh I see you're really a true fan of Elvis and I can see you have a good taste in music, well I have been an Elvis fan since I was 10 I guess, even my mom is a huge fan of Elvis she makes me love Elvis so tell me which Elvis song do you love most?❤
His humor is really amusing-- it could definitely fit in today lol
All the rappers do it now
And Elvis got it from the blues artists.
That´s what I noticed. I really like his sense of humor.
@@clangboomsteam Well he's only learning from the best as we know. Some of the best music ever was written by blues artists in the 50s and 60s.
@@clangboomsteamhumor from blues artists?
Elvis didn't dance to his music .. his music made him dance. The King!
Therefore he danced to his music...
@@michaelboyd5520 Duurrrrrrrrr Mr. Socrates.
@@thefpvlife7785 Ah huh huh, Ah huh huh, Ah huh huh, oh yeeaah👍🙃
his music? he stole this song
@@skunksecondbs shut up
I now get why my mother was so crazy over Elvis. He was so handsome, talented, charismatic and cheeky. He really connected well with the audience. RIP King of Roll n Roll
People need to understand what this video represents. You are seeing the first superstar in history. The moves he was doing on stage had never been seen before on television. They were common in the south (where he was from) but conservative adults had never seen anything like this. It was exceptionally provocative. MANY church groups, parents, conservatives rallied together to boycott Elvis. They even had a class-action lawsuit against the Ed Sullivan show for broadcasting "such filth". This is the birth of rock and roll. You hear those girls screaming constantly. This is really the first time that had happened in history, especially for television. Some doo-wop singers were famous/handsome and the girls would get excited over them but Elvis was such a different story. He was such a disruptor in the 50's and singlehandedly changed the culture of the nation.
If I recall correctly The Ed Sullivan show was made aware of the dance moves that Elvis was going to do and the FCC or someone wanted a close camera angle on his upper body so the audience at home would not be able to see the dance moves. I believe the show ignored that and showed his entire body, which results in an FCC lawsuit. I could be wrong about the details but I recall there was significant controversy PRIOR to the show deciding to go with that camera angle.
You can see that up until @1:13 they stay with a close shot and they INTENTIONALLY slowly pull back and then Elvis does his moves.
Elvis also keeps laughing while singing because this fangirl thing was new to the world. He likely thought it was ridiculous how crazy they were going.
True But he was basically prevailed
Agreed on everything except the "birth of rock and roll" part. This song, for example, was originally recorded by a black woman, Big Mama Thorton, and then they brought it to Elvis. It was common for white artists to crib from black music in order to mass commercialize it. I would say this performance was the birth of the first true pop star, but Elvis should not get credit for the birth of rock and roll.
After this appearance, At his next appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show: They cleaned up his look to be 'more conservative' and filmed him from the waist up.
@@emightis pretty sure back then it was dems mas.
“They were common in the south” and “conservatives protested” dont make sense, aren’t southerners conservative?
The screams are louder than him LMFAO LOVE IT 🙏
😂😂 the screams make me laugh, don’t know why.
@@emmadiri7189 in the movie I thought the girls were over the top because how much they screamed. But it was actually accurate after watching this video 😂 the girls really were crazy for Elvis
They fucking ruined it 😂
@@fordastreeets8019 Elvis, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, girls got really crazy. I saw Harry Styles live and their screams were already like something out of a movie, I can only imagine what it was like for them.
Hard to believe these girls are all 80-90 years old today, or sadly not with us anymore. May God bless them the way he blessed Elvis. 🙏❤
There will never be another one like him. I met him after his show at the Hilton International in 1972, soon after I moved to Vegas. I had just turned 18 and Needless to say I was star struck. He was so gorgeous, even more so in person and rather shy. Nothing like his persona on stage
I was devastated when he died so young
@@peaceandquiet290 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Like Elvis, try Billy Fury "Once upon a dream" kind of the British answer to Elvis
@@genina2753 hello how are you?
He's no king
Almost 70 years later and this songs still bangs. No question .
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@@beachboi_lb1612 No 🧢
@@nycsue 🧢🧢🧢
oh without a doubt.
catchy production.
easy to understand and easy to learn lyrics
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"May God bless you as He has blessed me." Just saw the movie. I am now obsessed with all things Elvis. He is truly THE KING !!!!!
Elvis was certainly blessed.
I saw the movie and I loved it and will go see it again. Elvis, like Parker said in the movie --"You are the greatest show on earth" with his first performance in Vegas.
Better late than never welcome to the faimly!
Its so funny to think that his dancing was considered risque back then. Like, he's just dancing there, grooving. The movie was more intense than this. Modern dancing would horrify them XD
YES…just saw the movie for the 3rd time!! I have loved Elvis since I was 6 years old! No one will ever compare to him.
His charisma is just... wow. i can see why everyone fell in love with him (except angry fathers ahah). He KNOWS he's in control, but somehow still manages to have a humble feel to him, laughing and finding it amusing when the girls scream.
Ich war noch Öuack imSchaufenter. Aber ein absoluter Erfolg. Super
@@ramonakirchhof4536 bitte was ??
And the ladies were really feeling him hey🕺💯👏🏾😂
What's interesting is that at first he was confused, and I believe he went to one of his crew or band members and was like, "Why are they screaming like that?" And they went, "I don't know, but whatever your doing I want you to do it again!" Of course at this time he gotten used to girls screaming. Or at least made it tolerable. Lol
@@peaceandquiet290lol you’re the bitter person. Look at the reaction from the girls 😅 they don’t call him the king for nothing.
Elvis was definitely showing off here. And I love it.
The ICON of all icons! No one had ever got such a reaction before. He was THE VERY FIRST!
"Before Elvis there was nothing." -- John Lennon
He could have stepped into a time machine right then to 2021 and he’d still be a total boss. Wouldn’t have to change his look, moves, anything. He wouldn’t seem old fashioned or out dated, he’d immediately be the coolest person just as he was then.
I know. Definitely one of a kind
Absolutely!!!!
Yes! Definitely true
Meh. Not true imho.
Notice how artists today (The Weeknd and Bruno Mars) are heavily influenced by the past. I agree Elvis would still be super popular today
I’ve always loved Elvis. I love that his music is rooted in R&B. It’s exuberant and soulful. He was only 21 at this time.
A brilliant entertainer that I think had no equal.👍
Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face
I smile whenever I see this. The world needed charisma along with rock ‘n’ roll. Elvis was freaking awesome
He stole most of his songs from African American artist his dances also .. he didn’t invent rock & Roll it was African AMERICANS
Yep, his Charisma, good looks, voice, and stage presence, and sexual appeal --- was awesome and off the charts. He's the only one and they will never be another one like him.
Elvis was a punk! He stole his songs, stole his moves from Chuck Berry!
@@recordengin Well, whatever you say -- but it worked --- didn't it?
@@paulknowles1763 only in your minds, we see him as a thieving druggie who looks like he's having convulsions!
Lesson learned. Stay true to yourself and stand out from the crowd. ❤
Elvis is so good he comes with his own group of professional clappers
Lmao bruh 😂
😂
😂 you kill me dude
They have to be the lamest back-up group ever.
Well, they said he was high-class....
"May God bless you as he's blessed me" Most important part of the show!
His pre-army performances were Elvis at his purest and happiest, which is why I absolutely love watching his performances over and over again! Talent, looks, charisma - it's a shame they tried to tamp this energy down, and make him 'family friendly' then send him off to the Army when they couldn't do it - imagine how much more his star would have shown if the Colonel would have encouraged his talent rather than suppress it!
Elvis, Scotty, Bill, & DJ, the best ever lineup
Well said
“ oh that’s cool you’re part of Elvis‘s band what instrument do you play?”
“ I am the back up clapper”
It wasn't Colonel who suppressed him was it? I think that was just network TV and standards responding to the backlash among puritans who thought he was doing the devils work on their horny daughters.
Elvis was a patriot and willingly joined the military. He hated Communism, showed support for Richard Nixon during the Vietnam War and met with him at the White House. Elvis had no regrets about joining the military.
Sensacional 🎉
Can u believe this was 64 years ago and we can rewind and watch over and over.. we are time traveling with out even knowing it..
Yes
I know. But watching someone like Elvis is so Ohhhhh.
I sometimes forget how old I am.
@@gloriabyrne9978 excuse me,how old are you?
This dude here is the definition of swag.
Edit: James Brown is also the definition of swag 🙌
I don’t see James Brown in this video?
He sure was swaggalicious 😍 It’s the confidence
@ah8893 i just got done watching James Brown performance the very same year as this... big difference.
@@Malcolmknowsbrown is goated but didn’t he start in the early 60s?
No
This guy had the crowd in the palm of his hands and he knew it. What a pioneer!
i would too if i was born in that no brain time..
pioneer, my ass!!
It's the coolest thing about Elvis
@@rygaros6669 Go for it Dumbo. Chase the dream
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Yes
He really enjoyed what he was doing
tenía amplia experiencia de vida, eso lo hacía confiado a comparación de los actuales jóvenes que viven encerrados en su casa, escuela, universidad, trabajo
"May God bless you as he's blessed me"
What a man, and he still knew who was the biggest man of all. All the way till the end.
imagine any music star saying that now? never
Fun fact:
He actually didn't like being called The King, because it mad whim uncomfortable.
He said King of Rock and Roll was okay (although he'd debate you that Fats Domino was the one who deserved that title.)
Because to him there was only one true King, Jesus Christ.
He knew were his blessing came from.
Have you heard his cover of Amazing Grace?
When he starts clapping and moving to the beat-it's fantastic. He was an amazing performer. The music was in in his soul and just couldn't be kept down.
The magnetism of this man...He was pure electricity...
PURE GOLD
god this era elvis was the coolest human to ever live. it is amazing how every once in a long while something this original and legit pops up in popular culture. you can totally still see why he had such a massive impact. he was confident and smart and funny and good looking and talented.
this is my first time actually seeking out any elvis content and.. oh man, i didn't realize he was so cheeky
same😂
Keep going. GOAT. So much more to explore. No. One. Comes. Close.
I've seen this performance a thousand times it still gives me goosebumps
Viva Los Vegas 🕺
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It is incredible how the girls were screaming the entire time in this song and so many others.
He was incredible I love him can’t wait for his concert in london 2024 ❤❤❤
Elvis really had a way of connecting with the audience and just having fun with them.
Man, he had tons of charisma!
He really did. He gave me a tug job in the 60's behind a restaurant called rucksford. It was the most amazing tug job I had in my life.
Indeed
He would have been a star in any generation he was born into. And he could have been a model, he was gorgeous! Such a great entertainer. 🤩
Человек легенда
#1
He was indeed gorgeous, and My God he had the most beautiful eyes 🥰
The hoardes of screaming fan girls agree
Now that's how you command an audience, your the man Elvis.
your the man elvis
Right, I thought the movie was over the top when the girls were hollering at him, after watching the video, made me realize that the girls actually were crazy for him. They screamed the whole time while he was singing hound dog 😂 I can see why he the king
bro the ladies went crazy for this nigga bra
His level of play with the audience is so insane and so natural. What a beautiful boy.
The power of music and charisma
Its crazy how he learned his little dance from Forrest Gump..
It's not for childrens' eyes
I thought he got it from Tom Hanks. 😊
Elvis visit Forest Gump. 1954/1955
He stole it. No black music, no Elvis.
@@beerbread Elvis was influenced by many styles of music but he never "stole" anything. He in turn influenced countless others. Did the Beatles then steal from him. I think not.
I remember seeing this when I was 10 years old. I loved it and my parents were shocked at his movements and told me I couldn't watch stuff like that. Lol they came to love his music even took me to his first movie. He's a legend.
Hello Beverly
Was him moving his legs that scandalous?
Elvis grew up dirt poor. He never forgot his roots. He once said that his generosity to others wasn't because he could. He was generous because he knew how it felt to have nothing and he never wanted anyone to feel that way. Very empathetic man and very humble. Truly God sent. I feel so anyway.
So beautiful and totally relatable🤔
Too bad the people around him sucked.
tell me just why he never produced anyone, any independant filmakers, any artist... people like such great authors, underground music,... nobody. I love Elvis anyway, but just why? I ask you because you said he was generous... yes he was, but never with art. Where the money went? he had a real empire, he could help young artists. Don't you think?
He also said that he doesn’t feel like home unless he smells garbage he hates fresh air
This is peak Elvis at 50's period, voice, fresh looks and movement just perfect. Elvis 60's and 70's version never get closed.
Agreed. His pre army era is the biggest reason he’s still iconic today.
I feel like his concert when he was going around kissing all the lady’s was legendary as well tho 😅
The 69 comeback was pretty amazing. That black leather suit. I was two years old, but obviously got to see the repeats.
But yes, I definitely loved the 50s. I loved the 70s. There's always something great to find with any era of Elvis. It's only sad we got so few.
Elvis was fantastic in the 50's, 1960 and then the 68 comeback, 1969 Las Vegas, and the 70's until near the end of his life. He was fantastic and beautiful in every decade. The King of music and the King of hearts.
Elvis always loved to joke around with his audience and make them laugh.
Its so rare to find a very charismatic entertainer and singer. It was so effortless for him. He truly was the King even when he was only 21 here. He knew how to own the stage even just by having fun. Only legends can do that.
Elvis, no mic, place goes bonkers, 65 years later still epic. Now that’s how you became a legend.
The mic is hanging from the rafters.
You think you’d be able to hear him if there wasn’t a mic?
@@themaczter9024
They don't have logic, and they don't think.
His handsome face, tall shapely figure, distinctive unique voice and charming personality，no matter what decade, no matter what song he sings, he will become a megastar
"May God bless you,
as He's blessed me."
Humble boy
❤️
Always wonderful to see people thanking God like that. I was watching Keith Urban stuff a while back, and he does that a lot too....he is also a very humble person.
Wow, my first time seeing this. He’s so talented and cute, having fun with the audience while being so respectful and humble. There will be only one Elvis.😍
82% of the total television viewing audience in America watched this live in 1956. Elvis on Ed Sullivan was a seismic cultural event. Like a meteor hitting the earth, the landscape of everything was somehow changed from that moment on.
Elvis was a tornado coming out of Tupelo. The Beatles did it again in 1964. Ed Sullivan always put himself in a good position!
I think its fair to say that any entertainer that has been dead longer than he was alive and nearly 50 years latter, millions still sing his songs, dance, smile, cry and people are still mesmerized by him: He isn't a once in a lifetime but a once in history.
It’s one thing to hear your parents and grandparents talk about how great Elvis was, but having video evidence of it really hammers the point home. Probably one of the few good things ever to come out of RUclips
Cool!
The uncensored version!
First time I saw Elvis on Ed Sullivan, the bottom half of the screen was blocked, bc of Elvis' "suggestive movements".
Thanx for sharing this little gem with us!
The bottom half wasn't "blocked" as you state , he just wasn't shown from the waist down. The cameras focused o n his upper part of his body. However on the second appearance a month later-the restriction was removed
It’s crazy to see this 66 years later and not think a thing about his dance moves and yet realize how they must have seen him then😆esp with the screaming girls, that’s the icing on the cake🤣
Give me chills his presence on stage. It is wide better than the majority of artists: natural, no poses, great voice, great outlook. A brilliant star gone too soon as most of the greatest stars do. Long live Elvis. You are the bomb 😍💣💣
Hello Ana,
How are you doing ?
Like it or not: Elvis was the key to the future and an incredibly talented singer
I am not an Elvis fan, I just watched the new movie, but everything I have always heard about him is absolutely true. He just had something you can't stop looking at. It's amazing.
It sounds like the audience is on a roller coaster
Hahahahha!!!!😂😂😂😂
Hahaha...100%
EXACTLY THIS😂😂
It must have freaked him out.
Especially with your headphones on blast! Mental!
His humility, respect and of course beauty as a person melts all hearts , amazing innocence too❤💪💎💎💎❤❤
I'm confident that no modern day soloist or band could ever reach the absolutely legendary heights or Elvis, nor could they ever reach his legendary status
It was his mission to make the audience go crazy
It was, he didn’t try in the start but then Colonel Tom Parker told him he to do it again so than he started trying.
And he accepted his goal
Hmm youre the guy who chat in live xD
You can barely hear the music 😂
@@KingRiverVlogs 4
Never seen the full performance of this before but wow it is amazing
Awwe, may God bless you as he's blessed me..
That's how Elvis ended the performance.
True magical man💙
"Until we meet you again, may God bless you as He's blessed me" - Elvis Presley ❤❤❤❤
If RUclips existed in the 50s this would have 100B views.
No trillions
@@firdanharbima6997 no 5
No infinity
For that to be true everybody in the world would have to have watched it 40 times back in the 50s
@@XDPROWoNDeRz infinity mean non stop
Amazing talent. He dialed it back for the Sullivan shows, but gave a glimpse of what his live performances were. Whew, The King indeed.
He was just way beyond his time
"Friends, may God bless you as he's blessed me"
You will NEVER see a superstar that humble and down to earth again.
Honestly true most musicians now only talk about drugs sex and women, shameful honestly.
Bono: AM I JOKE TO YOU? LOL
@@alexandermclaughlin4742 "nowadays" also pretty famous to the world so yeah not all but most
now superstars wear gold teeth and chains and sing about how many bitches they have....
@@kanavkohli794 , sad innit?🤦♂️😰
What a cool cat. Everything you see is authentic and original, that is, no voice coach, no choreography or stage manager/trainer, no special effects or high tech. props etc. etc. He oozes charisma and stage presence that capture the audience to its core, have not seeing anyone like him ever. Definitely one of a kind!!👏👏
It's giving Walmart Yodeling Kid
Original, one of a kind, with a presence and charisma like no other, and all that talent and genres of music he sang. Mesmerizing.
huh?? authentic.. He surely was aa talented singer, great stage presence... but the music was not original... I thought everyone knew the history behind his music .. like many other white artists back in those days
@@peaceandquiet290 He had me soooo confused there. LMAO.. But I'm not very surprised. Some people aren't interested in hearing that kind of history. Some really are just ignorant and Some still think Black people complain too much and should just get over it.
@@peaceandquiet290 WOW someone who gets it!! Thank you!
Its unbelievable to see a one time legend on screens like this live years after he has passed wow!
His ending speech was remarkable, really. Seemed heartfelt. Very polite. His show was a mix of over the top (for then) dancing, great singing, a kickass backup group, and etiquette.
"And may God bless you like he's blessed me." Awesome.
I just heard that and I will be using this moving forward. It's just perfect.
I just saw the Elvis movie and I loved it! It made me wanna learn more about him. This performance here was awesome. He seemed like he could really work the crowd.
Watch his performance in milton berle show, it's fantastic. That's the one that got everyone wanting to cancel him
@@nenabunena Thanks!🙂
It was a bucket of piss😡
👍
I thought the movie would be better. Couldn't stand the Colonel
Elvis had such energy to move like he moved whilst singing and dancing. No one is like him by a long shot. He was unique. That is why he is remembered so many years after passing out.
That’s because he and Cash were popping a lot of uppers.. energy for days
Elvis would be a MASSIVE star that he was in any decade. That incredible voice and what a showman!
My Dad still kills it singing Elvis songs at 81. He's looking forward in watching the movie with Mom in June!
What movie exactly? Thank You.
@@Sam-kh8qo Baz Luhrmann's "Elvis" coming this June 24, 2022.👍🏼
Thank You So much 😊
now imagine his reaction when the movie shows how much of a bad person elvis is lmfaoo
Awesome, lost both mine on same day feb 2020, spend time with them😊 life is short.
this made me smile and laugh --- just got back from graceland w/ my 10-year-old daugher who is an Elvis fan and she has actually grown MY appreciation for him --- still a star in 2022 inspiring young and old --- long live The King!!
I just love the showmanship that he had oozing from every pore. He was such a natural. Who could not love this performance??? ❤️❤️❤️
Elvis was such a beautiful man when he was younger. I was a little over a year old in 1956. I loved him when I was a kid in the sixties and a teenager in high school in the 70s.
That's a rare clip. I saw it live on TV when I was a kid but I didn't remember all the details. That TV appearance changed a lot of us kids because Elvis's energy got in our blood and never left.
oh I see you're really a true fan of Elvis and I can see you have a good taste in music, well I have been an Elvis fan since I was 10 I guess, even my mom is a huge fan of Elvis she makes me love Elvis so tell me which Elvis song do you love most?❤
1956 was the year music changed direction forever. Nothing would ever be the same after Elvis came on the scene. After him all artists of almost every genre of music were effected, and it was all because he simply expressed what he felt inside from the music that influenced him. He was truly gifted by God to make so many people happy, and still does !!
You know it, grampa
@@thegame6141 go away.
@@GudieveNing now at home with your mother ho yeah
@@octavius8562 pick a new argument. That one is about 70 years old.
@@howfararewenow1683 it’s the truth😂clear as day
A lot of the historical value here is the absurd spectacle, but you do get the feeling at 1:05 when the guitar comes in heavy that he really was channeling something incredible from decades of rhythm and blues guitarists. The world would never be the same.
I love how confident he was. You could tell he loved the spotlight.