Elvis was born 1935, he was so poor, his dad went to prison for altering a check, he was raised in a black neighborhood, sang in a black church while in high school. He loved black artist and hung outside the club's on Beale street . He helped artist like James Brown and Jackie Wilson even paid Jackies medical bills before he died. He loved people and was a generous humanitarian. Thanks for your reaction.
@@LukeDaDrifter-lj2nhI will take your poor Hank Williams and give you a poorer Michael Jackson who was so distraught he had a pet rat and he made a love song for his rat. Which they used in Ben the sequel to Willard.😢
@@LukeDaDrifter-lj2nhI will take your poor Hank Williams and raise you a Michael Jackson who had a pet rat and when he had the chance he sang a song in the sequel Ben for the love of a rat.
This song was written for ELVIS after the previous assassination of Dr. Martin Luther king in his hometown of Memphis just a couple months prior as a "Tribute" to him. Plus Robert Kennedy's assassination as well. Members of his entourage said right after this song finished ELVIS came backstage and wept bitterly, saying he had loved Dr. King for all the wonderful things he already was doing to address all the racism and hate that comes along with segregation. Because of ELVIS wanting this song as his NBC Television Special closer, his manager said absolutely not, nothing that will bring controversy! In the end, ELVIS got his way, and boy oh boy am I ever glad he did!! "An anthem for the World!"
A lot of things happened in that era. Vietnam war was a big part of the 60s and 70s. Elvis wore the blood red ascot tie in the song as a tribute for those soldiers.
@@Mariethename99 Yes a lot happened at that time, other assassinations, too -- & the reason for the red scarf as I mentioned above. On the other side of the coin & in stark contrast at that time was Woodstock, free love, pot, bra-burning & mini-skirts; & bright psychedelic colored clothing (totally opposite of the dark days we were in).
I absolutely love it when people realize that Elvis was so much more than Hound Dog and Jailhouse Rock. Elvis was a serious artist, a charismatic entertainer and he possessed a deep appreciation for his fans. Elvis never disappoints ❤
He loved gospel music more than he loved rock and roll. He recorded several gospel albums. Rock and roll was his bread and butter but gospel was his true love. You can feel it in this song.
why? I have seen it. All it is about a few black artists that met Elvis. A few black artists don't speak for the black community, they speak of their own individual experiences and in NO! way speak for the black community.
@@grahammalcolm7130 Ah it's you, Graham Malcolm. Welcome back, now I get to ask you again the impossible question again that you can't answer and I get to make a fool out of you AGAIN!!!!!. I hope you are sitting down. Now tell me, why is it okay why you target me as a troll, but NEVER! call same people who make the same mundane boring same comments about Elvis on Elvis reactions? Is it because they make comments you want other people to see and you want to hide my comments from people to hide the truth about Elvis? This morning when I woke up, free speech had not been taken away from me and guess what, I don't even live in a communist world, one you wish I did live in. So will you be able to answer my question, or, will you live with the fact that I have single handily embarrassed you AGAIN!
Elvis was full of soul. He loved gospel, and if you watch his noncommercial stuff, you’ll understand who he was…a great man who stood up for what was right during the civil rights era. It hurts my heart when people spread rumors about him being racist. He was anything but that.❤️
And JFK still in his mind in that decade,Rev. MLK, Bobby Kennedy, still in his mind the monk that lit himself on fire against the war then in Vietnam the students killed, race riots, 6 day war in Israel the apple of Gods’ eye. People truly were looking for that “Beakening Candle’.
Yes, Because Of Dr. Martin Luther Kings Assassination😔 Elvis Went Against The Ordered Christmas Song, That They Ordered Him To Sing, And Elvis Sent A Strong Powerful Message With This Extraordinary Song‼️
Elvis has more gold platinum double platinum albums more then any one in history Michael Jackson does not crack top 5 Paul McCartney said it best when he toured Graceland he said that Elvis had more albums then the Beatles put together Michael jacksiycoykd never sing soul country blue grass pop rock better then Elvis hell no he touched my Mexican heart
Sir Tom Jones was a better singer than Elvis, Tom’s power, range, tone & emotion was second to none. Even Elvis said that Tom Jones had the best voice he’d ever heard. Americans only think of American singers & ignore singers from other countries. Tom is in his 80’s now and still has an amazing voice & is still selling out concerts.
@@bellabana give facts your opinion means nothing to me u I don’t thick sir Tom has much gold platinum records like Elvis nice try u can actually find info on Elvis selling more records and concerts in Wikipedia
@denisetowe895 This song also encompassed the assassination of Robert Kennedy after he & Steve Binder saw the TV news that he had just been assassinated.
Elvis only sang this song this one time. He was so emotional afterwards he hit the floor and cried. He poured his heart and soul into every song he sang. A suggestion: In the Ghetto.
In The Ghetto is another great message song by Elvis. Also watch Elvis And The Black community-The Echo Will Never Die and you'll understand Elvis the man much better than originally perceived.
I was so happy when I saw you were reacting to Elvis....If I Can Dream. Unfortunately, back in the day someone spread some horrible rumors about this man, which were NOT true. It was investigated and an article was written in the paper. However, the deed was already done and Elvis gets a bad rap. He was born into such poverty and he was only 1 of 4 white families living in a predominantly black neighborhood in awful times of segregation. His neighbors helped his family. His childhood friends were black. He grew up in the black churches. He didn't see "color" he saw human beings! He Never forget where he came from and opened the door for many artists. I soooo appreciate you guys for being open minded. Elvis's catalog was around 768 songs. Lol This was sang on NBC right after the assassination of MLK and Kennedy. Such a beautiful message to the world. We need it even today! Elvis and the Black Community, King of Kindness are great videos to react to... God bless TCB ⚡👑😎❤
My bro in the gray hoodie should check out more from this same '68 Comeback TV Special, like a "live" performance of "Trying To Get To You", where ELVIS jams with his original band members and accompanies himself on the electric guitar! Plus other live gems like "Lawdy Lawdy Miss Clawdy"...
I grew up on Elvis tunes when I was a little boy and I liked his classic rock n roll songs when I was youngster and when I got older I came across Elvis singing Gospel songs and was blown away just how good he was. My favorite is Peace In The Valley and Take My Hand Precious Lord.
Elvis put his whole heart and soul into that performance. The entire comeback special was great, especially when he wore the black leather suit and performed with his original band mates on what looked like a boxing ring. I also recommend Vegas performances by Elvis on: Bridge Over Troubled Water, Suspicious Minds, You've Lost That Loving Feeling, Burning Love, In the Ghetto, Walk a Mile in My Shoes.
THE MOST AMAZING THING ABOUT ELVIS...HIS VOICE WAS PURE GOD GIVEN TALENT. HE DIDNT NEED COMPUTERS...DUBBING...SYNTHESIZERS.. ETC.. WHAT YOU HEARD ON THE RECORDS, IS WHAT YOU HEARD IN CONCERT... NO GIMMICKS NO TRICKS NO LIP SYNC...THATS WHY ELVIS WILL ALWAYS BE ... THE KING!!! HE SANG THIS SONG AS A TRIBUTE TO MLK & RFK AFTER THEIR ASSASSINATIONS.
Elvis sang this song as a reaction to the Great MLK, and a time in America needed to be heard. Because the loss of this great man who was taken too soon.😢
I'm 72 and when i was 16 and working in a cotton mill in Al. I worked the weekend's and a co-worker had a cassette of him singing gospel and i though that was so great.
Let me ask you this. The few black artists that met Elvis, do they speak for the black community, or, do they speak of their own individual experiences. If you believe they speak for the black community, why is it that when ever black people do a reaction there will always be a comment to watch Elvis and the black community, but never mentioned to a white reactor?
Loved it, you would also like "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" Vegas 1970. He was beyond poor as a child in the 30's, his mother picked cotton and took care of 3 year old Elvis in Mississippi while his father was in prison for altering a check. He said, had it not been for his generous black neighbors giving them vegetables from their gardens, he and his mom would have starved to death. He was one of the greatest humanitarians of all time. See "Elvis Presley King of Kindness". He not only pulled himself out of poverty he bought the Graceland estate with the 14 acre grounds and put homes, not only for his parents, but his grandma, all his aunts, uncles and cousins. He gave them jobs. paid for the education, their medical bills, but paid all their expenses. He almost gave away more than he made. Thank you
If you want to do Elvis's reactions, then I think you should watch the video "the echo will never die" it will tell you more about who Elvis really was . It's worth the watch.
Elvis was a multilayered singer and it saddens me more people don't know that but I'm glad more people are finding out! Another quick fun fact for you, Elvis' red neck tie was also a part of the protest message of this song as it represented all of the young lives lost in Vietnam. In The Ghetto is another great Elvis song to react to which you guys would like. Elvis was more than a singer, he was a great humanitarian.
I see Elvis this way; his career was mapped by his personal life. He was very emotional and very expressive. 1955,56,57, he was young and on fire to DO something. BE something. He was putting it together. Late 50’s to ‘73 were his family man years (as much as he could), and getting more serious and exploring his talent. 1970 on, he KNEW who he was, what he had accomplished, no matter what anyone thought of him, he knew who he was. 1976 and ‘77 were his waning year, at 42. He was tired and lonely and out of dreams. A single father who didn’t know who he was anymore. He was around so long and #1 for so long that he became part of our families. We loved him. We watched his whole life. I’ll always miss him. He was not a saint or a god. Just a really cool Guy who changed the world. You couldn’t beg, borrow or steal what Elvis had. You don’t stay at the top as long as he did by being an untalented hack. He was the hardest working man in show business. And while all those wonderful black artists were starting g the movement, no one would have heard them for 20 more years without Elvis opening that door. Either way, he was ELVIS.
Elvis didn’t choose a lot of “message” songs. He loved the art of entertainment. He loved being ELVIS. He loved the shaking and stuff, but he really could sing.
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425that is untrue. I was alive in that time. The colonel never picked songs. In his last interview he wasn’t even sure he could name one. That was not his part. Elvis chose every single song.
The thing that imitators will never be capable of replicating or demonstrating is his absolute sincerity and genuineness. That is HIS soul’s “thumbprint” and what makes him one of one.
Great review fellas!!! Elvis loved R&B Gospel an Soul...IF YOU WANT ANOTHER GREAT ELVIS SONG FROM THE "68' SPECIAL...(TRYING TO GET TO YOU)..Elvis hated the movie yrs and couldnt wait to get out of the contracts. The "68' special was his comeback.
When Jackie Wilson went in a coma for 7 years Elvis paid his hospitalization until the day he died even after Elvis died the father continued to pay until Jackie Wilson died from his coma him and Jackie were good friends along with James Brown who stayed by his coffin for 4 hours they had to pull them out of the room at Graceland where Elvis was lying in his coffin
RIP 🌷 🌹 ⚘️ 🌻 🙏 SIR. Missing you , terribly. What a gentleman , and an intelligent personne, absolutly not racist, genereous .. And an excellent singer . I M TOTALY FAN.😮❤👍👏 /_simply...the ..,-BEST/_.
Elvis grew up in dirt poor rural Mississippi with my folks, sharecroppers , then driving a truck, then relocating to Memphis, while my parents went west, California and eventually ending up in Oregon where I was born.
He lived in a mostly black neighborhood of abject poverty when he was young. Plus he sang in a black choir in church. In the Ghetto is a great reaction song. It’s bought more than one person who relates to tears. This was because he was devastated about MLK & Robert Kennedy’s assassinations. MKK was killed in Memphis where he lived. He loved all he was doing but very peacefully. This was from 68 Special. He could recite most of MLK’s speech by heart. ❤❤❤You should watch the short documentary” Elvis and the Black Community, part. One. The echoes of will never die”. Thank you guys. His catalog is over 800 songs and as people dig deeper into his music and talent, they are so surprised. God bless. ❤❤❤😊😊
This is not just a singer of 50 years ago, he is an ICON of a century that went from carthorses to moonwalks, that went from Gramophone music-hall songs to Rock and Roll. He is an ICON of a wild and epic century. 20th century is full of famous musicians but only one of them is an icon. You don't get to be that important by singing Blue Suede Shoes and doing beach movies. He was powerful on stage, his voice can't be outmatched - the softest, the hardest, the sweetest, the most rhythmic, the most soulful. Just feel the power and magnificence in his sit down rendition of Trying to Get to You. He don't need no lessons from any babies that shine in this current century. None of them.
Elvis is one of the greatest male vocalist ever ! I’m glad you guys are diving into all Elvis stuff ! Check out what now my love , His version of Bridge over troubled water. Paul Simon who wrote Bridge over troubled water and had a number one hit with it . After hearing Elvis sing it he paid Elvis the ultimate compliment by saying after hearing Elvis sing it i don’t think I ever want to sing it again ! Also, Elvis blows Frank Sinatra away. With my way check it out.! Also an American trilogy. Oh man if you want to hear Elvis sing, just check out the songs
Hey, let’s get this out the way. I’m a straight man but damn he looks good. That suit, sharp, clean,love the style deliverance. Everything about that. Thanks y’all
The “comeback” special was to relaunch his music career after so many years doing goofy movies that he hated but his manager strong-armed him into doing ($$). He wanted to do music. For all his flaws (perceived and real) he was a very spiritual, socially-conscious, generous man. He grew up dirt poor and never forgot it. He was well known to buy people cars & houses (his house-keeper, for example), He treated everyone with respect. Like many incredibly famous people, his life was ruined by drugs. This is one of my favorite Elvis songs. He has a few gospel albums out there, if you’re interested. Do I know a lot about Elvis? Yes. Apparently I’ve loved Elvis since I was a toddler. ❤
I loved the Elvis movie... Elvis is one of my favorite singer of all time...Great song, Elvis have a beautiful and soulful voice. Elvis was also a great gospel singer. Please do more Elvis songs. There are so many great songs An American Trilogy, suspicious minds live version, how great thou art, Polk salad Annie, Kentucky rain, never been to Spain, love me tender live version❤
He did this tribute to dr Martin Luther king. He has such a big catalog there is a documentary Elvis and the black community the echo will never die. Did you know 1969 Whitney Houston mother was one of back up singers
Phenomenal!! … Elvis has everything a singer needs: GOOD LOOKS, GOOD MANNERS, HUMOR, SEXY, a stunning VOICE... and above all an incredible CHARISMA!! ... He is still unsurpassed today and a singer for eternity!! ✨💎✨🕺🏻🕯 Thank you
A lot of people underestimate Elvis Presley as a performer because he is the whole complete package... I would start with those other titles that I gave you that will start back at the very beginning and that will lay the groundwork for anything else that you watch about him.. I would dig, dig, and dig some more until you find everything that you can possibly listen to or watch or hear about this man. I promise you to come away with a whole new feeling about Elvis Presley.... You need to watch his whole 68 comeback special in Las Vegas at the hotel and you will see what kind of a performer he is and why everyone loves him so much... He gives 100% and leaves the rest out on the floor when he's done. He is so misjudged and underestimated as a performer and as a human being until you really start digging into him and listening to everything you can find. And yes he had his problems and made his huge mistakes which come out in a lot of his songs once you get to know... Also pull up Long Black limousine as he sings the song and it's actually his funeral procession it shows just how people loved him...
There was a song that he sang that will tug on your heart-strings. "In the Ghetto" It is a song about so many kids/families in this country, no matter what ethnicity, so many people struggle with poverty. It is a really great song, and says a lot. Elvis was a poor kid growing up. He knows.
I think Elvis had a deep love for people. He grew up in poverty and became the true American Dream story. He never forgot his roots, maintained his home place in Memphis, and a deep appreciation for the black artists that he grew up around. The turmoil of the 1960’s must have been crazy to live through. He had a platform and he decided to use it to perform this song for MLK and RFK. He didn’t have tons of money when he died, everybody close to him said he was always giving it away. Even to strangers on the street. Enjoyed your video ❤
I’m a 65 year old white woman in the middle of the country and I never heard this song either. That makes me incredibly angry… this song it’s important … still… thank you for reacting to it b
Would love to see you guys react to the 20 minute documentary "Elvis Presley ad the Black Community" with Stevie Wonder , BB King, James Brown and other Black artists who were his friends.
@@marciaduffy1864 so let me get this right. the 3 or 4 black artists that met Elvis, they speak for every black person in the US? So did MLK waste his time?
Austin Butler did a fabulous job playing Elvis. He should’ve gotten an Oscar but he did not. He got the Golden Globe award. Love to see reaction from people that are not familiar with Elvis music catalog. His versatility is iconic. He has been inducted into five Halls of Fames. Please continue your journey into Elvis. Elvis fans will be watching.👏
Elvis' music is a world that needs to be explored. This is just an example. Funny he never sang this song again...a shame. Elvis had so much passion and soul and he put them in every song. God bless him, his tremendous talent and his generous spirit. ❤
Not many people know about that concert he did for the Arizona memorial. I grew up as an Elvis fan, but during his lifetime, the only charitable donations by him that I ever heard about were during the Jerry Lewis MS telethon broadcasts . I think it was always for $5000. They would announce it as, ‘From the Colonel and Elvis..’ That announcement had to be from Parker. Elvis did so many charitable, or private gifts , but never made them public. He received 3 Grammy awards for his gospel music.
Speaking of the movie that Austin Butler portrayed Elvis in you should do a review there's an interview out there I can't remember who did the interview if I find it I'll come back and send it to you Austin Butler did an interview is about 45 minutes to an hour long and he talked about closing himself up in an apartment cuz it was during covid and he had pictures of Elvis in different moods and demeanors all over the apartment and he studied and he listened to Elvis talk and sing through all the phases of his life and Austin talks about how special he felt to be able to take part in paying tribute to someone like Elvis... He was awesome❤
Its interesting people that have never heard him too much say, I didnt know he had that range...well, he is regarded by so many as having the greatest voice of any singer ever. I appreciate your reaction as you are getting more familiar with how talented he really was. Check out Bridge Over Troubled Water, 1970 version. I think you will like it.
This was his honorarium for MLK. The sponsors didn’t want it. He did. He won. As an aside, I believe the only Grammys he ever won Were for gospel songs, kind of surprising, but he did love gospel.
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Elvis loved JFK , amd MLK and when Robert Kennedy was killed too he cracked,
Watch elvis and the black community
Elvis was born 1935, he was so poor, his dad went to prison for altering a check, he was raised in a black neighborhood, sang in a black church while in high school. He loved black artist and hung outside the club's on Beale street . He helped artist like James Brown and Jackie Wilson even paid Jackies medical bills before he died. He loved people and was a generous humanitarian. Thanks for your reaction.
I'll take your poor Elvis and raise you an even poorer Hank William 😂
and paid for the entire Pearl Harbor memorial with a pro bono concert requested by the president of the USA. He was a rare and talented individual.
@@LukeDaDrifter-lj2nhI will take your poor Hank Williams and give you a poorer Michael Jackson who was so distraught he had a pet rat and he made a love song for his rat. Which they used in Ben the sequel to Willard.😢
@@LukeDaDrifter-lj2nhI will take your poor Hank Williams and raise you a Michael Jackson who had a pet rat and when he had the chance he sang a song in the sequel Ben for the love of a rat.
Amen 🙌🙏🙏
Elvis was not racist at all!!! He grew up in poverty when he was young. He loved all humans. Elvis forever and always ❤❤❤❤❤🙏
The fact people think that of him is why evil will always win no matter what/ because the innocent is always the fallen.
Poverty in a black ghetto
SORRY BUT EVIL DOES NOT WIN!!@@christopherking4932
He loved African American music pre-fame.
They need to watch "Elvis, And The Black Community."
Elvis was fundamentally a gospel singer. A beautiful man.
This song was written for ELVIS after the previous assassination of Dr. Martin Luther king in his hometown of Memphis just a couple months prior as a "Tribute" to him. Plus Robert Kennedy's assassination as well.
Members of his entourage said right after this song finished ELVIS came backstage and wept bitterly, saying he had loved Dr. King for all the wonderful things he already was doing to address all the racism and hate that comes along with segregation.
Because of ELVIS wanting this song as his NBC Television Special closer, his manager said absolutely not, nothing that will bring controversy!
In the end, ELVIS got his way, and boy oh boy am I ever glad he did!!
"An anthem for the World!"
Thank you for mentioning Kennedy.
you omitted the Vietnam war, why?
A lot of things happened in that era. Vietnam war was a big part of the 60s and 70s. Elvis wore the blood red ascot tie in the song as a tribute for those soldiers.
@@Mariethename99 Yes a lot happened at that time, other assassinations, too -- & the reason for the red scarf as I mentioned above. On the other side of the coin & in stark contrast at that time was Woodstock, free love, pot, bra-burning & mini-skirts; & bright psychedelic colored clothing (totally opposite of the dark days we were in).
Elvis's tribute to MLK.
And Bobby Kennedy
@@robertgalloup6171 The title is all MLK. ..... Bobby Kennedy put the FBI on MLK so "F" Bobby Kennedy.
I think you would like his “ In the Ghetto” and the doc “
Elvis and the Black Community”. It’s pretty powerful stuff!
I absolutely love it when people realize that Elvis was so much more than Hound Dog and Jailhouse Rock. Elvis was a serious artist, a charismatic entertainer and he possessed a deep appreciation for his fans. Elvis never disappoints ❤
He loved gospel music more than he loved rock and roll. He recorded several gospel albums. Rock and roll was his bread and butter but gospel was his true love. You can feel it in this song.
And his only 3 Grammys all came from gospel albums
He won grammys during his lifetime in the gospel category nit in rock. Amazing!
“ Elvis and the Black community” is a great documentary ❤️👍
Its a musy see for sure!
Elvis and the black community is pretty good to watch.
why? I have seen it. All it is about a few black artists that met Elvis. A few black artists don't speak for the black community, they speak of their own individual experiences and in NO! way speak for the black community.
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425it's Mr Troll back
@@grahammalcolm7130 Ah it's you, Graham Malcolm. Welcome back, now I get to ask you again the impossible question again that you can't answer and I get to make a fool out of you AGAIN!!!!!. I hope you are sitting down. Now tell me, why is it okay why you target me as a troll, but NEVER! call same people who make the same mundane boring same comments about Elvis on Elvis reactions? Is it because they make comments you want other people to see and you want to hide my comments from people to hide the truth about Elvis? This morning when I woke up, free speech had not been taken away from me and guess what, I don't even live in a communist world, one you wish I did live in. So will you be able to answer my question, or, will you live with the fact that I have single handily embarrassed you AGAIN!
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425You still in denial?🤣🤣🤣Oh Gosh..smell so much jealousy there
@@cesarebonventre12 denial of what? jealous of who?
This is singing with emotion.
The king of rock and roll.
A very inspirational song. I think he really believed what he was singing.
Elvis was full of soul. He loved gospel, and if you watch his noncommercial stuff, you’ll understand who he was…a great man who stood up for what was right during the civil rights era. It hurts my heart when people spread rumors about him being racist. He was anything but that.❤️
He sung tht song becaused he was devastated over the death of Dr Martin Luther King jr .
And Bobby Kennedy.
And JFK still in his mind in that decade,Rev. MLK, Bobby Kennedy, still in his mind the monk that lit himself on fire against the war then in Vietnam the students killed, race riots, 6 day war in Israel the apple of Gods’ eye. People truly were looking for that “Beakening Candle’.
Elvis is so much more than what most people realize… enjoy the real discovery of this man! 👑⚡️
68 comeback tour..”Trying to get to you”. Just him on stage with a guitar no autotune..shows why everyone love him.
I have seen and listened to this I can’t count how many times and it never gets old. Have loved Elvis forever. No one like him.
Elvis broke down black & white teenagers which help the parents for segregation
Love Elvis and this is one of my favourites!
This was the last song of his tv special. They wanted him to do a Xmas song he said no, this was the one he was singing.
Yes, Because Of Dr. Martin Luther Kings Assassination😔 Elvis Went Against The Ordered Christmas Song, That They Ordered Him To Sing, And Elvis Sent A Strong Powerful Message With This Extraordinary Song‼️
Elvis was in the black church chorus.He knew how to get down as a teenager.That's where he got it from
Nonsense
@Robin.2226 no history do your research fool
@Robin.2226 No, it is fact , pitiful that you don't know the history And Say nonsense nonetheless.Look it up if you can read
When I was a kid we had an Elvis album that was all hymns. I think it was "How Great Thou Art".
He is the King for a reason!
NOBODY LIKE ELVIS❤
Take us to church.
The most charismatic singer entertainer and humanitarian ever ! No one today can match his brilliance 💕
Elvis has more gold platinum double platinum albums more then any one in history Michael Jackson does not crack top 5 Paul McCartney said it best when he toured Graceland he said that Elvis had more albums then the Beatles put together Michael jacksiycoykd never sing soul country blue grass pop rock better then Elvis hell no he touched my Mexican heart
Sir Tom Jones was a better singer than Elvis, Tom’s power, range, tone & emotion was second to none. Even Elvis said that Tom Jones had the best voice he’d ever heard. Americans only think of American singers & ignore singers from other countries. Tom is in his 80’s now and still has an amazing voice & is still selling out concerts.
@@bellabana give facts your opinion means nothing to me u I don’t thick sir Tom has much gold platinum records like Elvis nice try u can actually find info on Elvis selling more records and concerts in Wikipedia
This was written and sung in response to the news that Martin Luther King had been killed. Love this song❣️
And for the assassination of Robert Kennedy which Elvis & Steve Binder saw on the TV news when it happened.
@denisetowe895 This song also encompassed the assassination of Robert Kennedy after he & Steve Binder saw the TV news that he had just been assassinated.
Elvis only sang this song this one time. He was so emotional afterwards he hit the floor and cried. He poured his heart and soul into every song he sang.
A suggestion: In the Ghetto.
In The Ghetto is another great message song by Elvis. Also watch Elvis And The Black community-The Echo Will Never Die and you'll understand Elvis the man much better than originally perceived.
I was so happy when I saw you were reacting to Elvis....If I Can Dream. Unfortunately, back in the day someone spread some horrible rumors about this man, which were NOT true. It was investigated and an article was written in the paper. However, the deed was already done and Elvis gets a bad rap. He was born into such poverty and he was only 1 of 4 white families living in a predominantly black neighborhood in awful times of segregation. His neighbors helped his family. His childhood friends were black. He grew up in the black churches. He didn't see "color" he saw human beings! He Never forget where he came from and opened the door for many artists. I soooo appreciate you guys for being open minded. Elvis's catalog was around 768 songs. Lol This was sang on NBC right after the assassination of MLK and Kennedy. Such a beautiful message to the world. We need it even today!
Elvis and the Black Community, King of Kindness are great videos to react to... God bless TCB ⚡👑😎❤
My bro in the gray hoodie should check out more from this same '68 Comeback TV Special, like a "live" performance of "Trying To Get To You", where ELVIS jams with his original band members and accompanies himself on the electric guitar! Plus other live gems like "Lawdy Lawdy Miss Clawdy"...
I grew up on Elvis tunes when I was a little boy and I liked his classic rock n roll songs when I was youngster and when I got older I came across Elvis singing Gospel songs and was blown away just how good he was.
My favorite is Peace In The Valley and Take My Hand Precious Lord.
Elvis put his whole heart and soul into that performance. The entire comeback special was great, especially when he wore the black leather suit and performed with his original band mates on what looked like a boxing ring. I also recommend Vegas performances by Elvis on: Bridge Over Troubled Water, Suspicious Minds, You've Lost That Loving Feeling, Burning Love, In the Ghetto, Walk a Mile in My Shoes.
THE MOST AMAZING THING ABOUT ELVIS...HIS VOICE WAS PURE GOD GIVEN TALENT.
HE DIDNT NEED COMPUTERS...DUBBING...SYNTHESIZERS.. ETC..
WHAT YOU HEARD ON THE RECORDS, IS WHAT YOU HEARD IN CONCERT...
NO GIMMICKS NO TRICKS NO LIP SYNC...THATS WHY ELVIS WILL ALWAYS BE ... THE KING!!!
HE SANG THIS SONG AS A TRIBUTE TO MLK & RFK AFTER THEIR ASSASSINATIONS.
In the ghetto and bridge over troubled water and so many gospels ❤️
Even after listening to Elvis most of my life, I can’t hear this song without getting chills. One of the all-time great performances.
Elvis sang this song as a reaction to the Great MLK, and a time in America needed to be heard. Because the loss of this great man who was taken too soon.😢
I'm 72 and when i was 16 and working in a cotton mill in Al. I worked the weekend's and a co-worker had a cassette of him singing gospel and i though that was so great.
Y’all should react to: Elvis and the Black Community.
It took one jealous artist to start a hateful rumor that it still told today about Elvis.
Let me ask you this. The few black artists that met Elvis, do they speak for the black community, or, do they speak of their own individual experiences. If you believe they speak for the black community, why is it that when ever black people do a reaction there will always be a comment to watch Elvis and the black community, but never mentioned to a white reactor?
Loved it, you would also like "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" Vegas 1970. He was beyond poor as a child in the 30's, his mother picked cotton and took care of 3 year old Elvis in Mississippi while his father was in prison for altering a check. He said, had it not been for his generous black neighbors giving them vegetables from their gardens, he and his mom would have starved to death. He was one of the greatest humanitarians of all time. See "Elvis Presley King of Kindness". He not only pulled himself out of poverty he bought the Graceland estate with the 14 acre grounds and put homes, not only for his parents, but his grandma, all his aunts, uncles and cousins. He gave them jobs. paid for the education, their medical bills, but paid all their expenses. He almost gave away more than he made. Thank you
If you want to do Elvis's reactions, then I think you should watch the video "the echo will never die" it will tell you more about who Elvis really was . It's worth the watch.
Elvis was a multilayered singer and it saddens me more people don't know that but I'm glad more people are finding out! Another quick fun fact for you, Elvis' red neck tie was also a part of the protest message of this song as it represented all of the young lives lost in Vietnam. In The Ghetto is another great Elvis song to react to which you guys would like. Elvis was more than a singer, he was a great humanitarian.
I see Elvis this way; his career was mapped by his personal life. He was very emotional and very expressive.
1955,56,57, he was young and on fire to DO something. BE something. He was putting it together.
Late 50’s to ‘73 were his family man years (as much as he could), and getting more serious and exploring his talent.
1970 on, he KNEW who he was, what he had accomplished, no matter what anyone thought of him, he knew who he was.
1976 and ‘77 were his waning year, at 42. He was tired and lonely and out of dreams. A single father who didn’t know who he was anymore.
He was around so long and #1 for so long that he became part of our families. We loved him. We watched his whole life. I’ll always miss him. He was not a saint or a god. Just a really cool
Guy who changed the world. You couldn’t beg, borrow or steal what Elvis had. You don’t stay at the top as long as he did by being an untalented hack.
He was the hardest working man in show business.
And while all those wonderful black artists were starting g the movement, no one would have heard them for 20 more years without Elvis opening that door. Either way, he was ELVIS.
Very well said.
Elvis has also done many gospel albums. He started in a black church.
Elvis didn’t choose a lot of “message” songs. He loved the art of entertainment. He loved being ELVIS. He loved the shaking and stuff, but he really could sing.
I think several of his Gospel songs had messages in them.
He did when he made his comeback
Apart from a handful of songs Elvis didn't chose the songs, the colonel did.
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425that is untrue. I was alive in that time. The colonel never picked songs. In his last interview he wasn’t even sure he could name one. That was not his part. Elvis chose every single song.
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Gospel songs have a message.
One of very best especially with that white dream suit
The thing that imitators will never be capable of replicating or demonstrating is his absolute sincerity and genuineness.
That is HIS soul’s “thumbprint” and what makes him one of one.
Great review fellas!!!
Elvis loved R&B Gospel an Soul...IF YOU WANT ANOTHER GREAT ELVIS SONG FROM THE "68' SPECIAL...(TRYING TO GET TO YOU)..Elvis hated the movie yrs and couldnt wait to get out of the contracts. The "68' special was his comeback.
When Jackie Wilson went in a coma for 7 years Elvis paid his hospitalization until the day he died even after Elvis died the father continued to pay until Jackie Wilson died from his coma him and Jackie were good friends along with James Brown who stayed by his coffin for 4 hours they had to pull them out of the room at Graceland where Elvis was lying in his coffin
RIP 🌷 🌹 ⚘️ 🌻 🙏 SIR.
Missing you , terribly.
What a gentleman , and
an intelligent personne, absolutly not racist, genereous ..
And an excellent singer . I M TOTALY FAN.😮❤👍👏
/_simply...the ..,-BEST/_.
The greatest entertainer of the 20th century
I agree
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Elvis prob has more gospel music than any other one person. His range runs the gamut of musical genres of the time.
Elvis grew up in dirt poor rural Mississippi with my folks, sharecroppers , then driving a truck, then relocating to Memphis, while my parents went west, California and eventually ending up in Oregon where I was born.
He lived in a mostly black neighborhood of abject poverty when he was young. Plus he sang in a black choir in church. In the Ghetto is a great reaction song. It’s bought more than one person who relates to tears. This was because he was devastated about MLK & Robert Kennedy’s assassinations. MKK was killed in Memphis where he lived. He loved all he was doing but very peacefully. This was from 68 Special. He could recite most of MLK’s speech by heart. ❤❤❤You should watch the short documentary” Elvis and the Black Community, part. One. The echoes of will never die”. Thank you guys. His catalog is over 800 songs and as people dig deeper into his music and talent, they are so surprised. God bless. ❤❤❤😊😊
Elvis has an extensive gospel collection.
some of his best work in that style
He had only 3 Grammys all 3 were for his gospel albums.
Need to watch the documentary That Echo will never Die. It is about Elvis and the black community.
Elvis brought me to your channel. Amazing man and talent. He is still loved worldwide and will never be forgotten. More Elvis please.🥇🇿🇦
This is not just a singer of 50 years ago, he is an ICON of a century that went from carthorses to moonwalks, that went from Gramophone music-hall songs to Rock and Roll. He is an ICON of a wild and epic century. 20th century is full of famous musicians but only one of them is an icon. You don't get to be that important by singing Blue Suede Shoes and doing beach movies. He was powerful on stage, his voice can't be outmatched - the softest, the hardest, the sweetest, the most rhythmic, the most soulful. Just feel the power and magnificence in his sit down rendition of Trying to Get to You. He don't need no lessons from any babies that shine in this current century. None of them.
Elvis is one of the greatest male vocalist ever ! I’m glad you guys are diving into all Elvis stuff ! Check out what now my love , His version of Bridge over troubled water. Paul Simon who wrote Bridge over troubled water and had a number one hit with it . After hearing Elvis sing it he paid Elvis the ultimate compliment by saying after hearing Elvis sing it i don’t think I ever want to sing it again ! Also, Elvis blows Frank Sinatra away. With my way check it out.! Also an American trilogy. Oh man if you want to hear Elvis sing, just check out the songs
Anyone reading this, please be sure to watch the Bridge Over Troubled Water 1970 version. Blows you away.
NOW, THAT was a real DROP the Mike moment
He has so many great songs like this. Listen to “In the ghetto”.
Hey, let’s get this out the way. I’m a straight man but damn he looks good. That suit, sharp, clean,love the style deliverance. Everything about that.
Thanks y’all
One of my favorite movies was Flaming star
Best singer ever….my opinion. He could sing any genre.
He wanted to do this song after MLK Jr and then Bobby Kennedy was shot, and he stayed all night in the studio, by himself to song the track
*sing
Thanks for mentioning Robert Kennedy.
The “comeback” special was to relaunch his music career after so many years doing goofy movies that he hated but his manager strong-armed him into doing ($$). He wanted to do music. For all his flaws (perceived and real) he was a very spiritual, socially-conscious, generous man. He grew up dirt poor and never forgot it. He was well known to buy people cars & houses (his house-keeper, for example), He treated everyone with respect. Like many incredibly famous people, his life was ruined by drugs.
This is one of my favorite Elvis songs. He has a few gospel albums out there, if you’re interested.
Do I know a lot about Elvis? Yes. Apparently I’ve loved Elvis since I was a toddler. ❤
I loved the Elvis movie... Elvis is one of my favorite singer of all time...Great song, Elvis have a beautiful and soulful voice. Elvis was also a great gospel singer. Please do more Elvis songs. There are so many great songs An American Trilogy, suspicious minds live version, how great thou art, Polk salad Annie, Kentucky rain, never been to Spain, love me tender live version❤
He did this tribute to dr Martin Luther king. He has such a big catalog there is a documentary Elvis and the black community the echo will never die. Did you know 1969 Whitney Houston mother was one of back up singers
Phenomenal!! … Elvis has everything a singer needs: GOOD LOOKS, GOOD MANNERS, HUMOR, SEXY, a stunning VOICE... and above all an incredible CHARISMA!! ... He is still unsurpassed today and a singer for eternity!! ✨💎✨🕺🏻🕯 Thank you
A lot of people underestimate Elvis Presley as a performer because he is the whole complete package...
I would start with those other titles that I gave you that will start back at the very beginning and that will lay the groundwork for anything else that you watch about him..
I would dig, dig, and dig some more until you find everything that you can possibly listen to or watch or hear about this man.
I promise you to come away with a whole new feeling about Elvis Presley....
You need to watch his whole 68 comeback special in Las Vegas at the hotel and you will see what kind of a performer he is and why everyone loves him so much... He gives 100% and leaves the rest out on the floor when he's done.
He is so misjudged and underestimated as a performer and as a human being until you really start digging into him and listening to everything you can find.
And yes he had his problems and made his huge mistakes which come out in a lot of his songs once you get to know...
Also pull up Long Black limousine as he sings the song and it's actually his funeral procession it shows just how people loved him...
There was a song that he sang that will tug on your heart-strings. "In the Ghetto" It is a song about so many kids/families in this country, no matter what ethnicity, so many people struggle with poverty. It is a really great song, and says a lot. Elvis was a poor kid growing up. He knows.
In the end, he was a nice guy who sadly, succumbed to the anvil around ones neck, called Fame. 👍
I think Elvis had a deep love for people. He grew up in poverty and became the true American Dream story. He never forgot his roots, maintained his home place in Memphis, and a deep appreciation for the black artists that he grew up around. The turmoil of the 1960’s must have been crazy to live through. He had a platform and he decided to use it to perform this song for MLK and RFK. He didn’t have tons of money when he died, everybody close to him said he was always giving it away. Even to strangers on the street. Enjoyed your video ❤
This "supernatural" man is the GOAT!!! He dominates in every genre of music STILL! There will never be another...
This originally aired 2 weeks after Bobby Kennedy's assination. It was a tribute to MLK jr., and Bobby Kennedy.
32 #1 hits, and the only Grammys he was awarded for his Gospel Songs. Hmmm?...✌️⭐
Still brings tears to my eyes…my
favorite gospel song…as a fan for
65 years!!! ELVIS IS THE MAN!❤
Very well said!
I’m a 65 year old white woman in the middle of the country and I never heard this song either. That makes me incredibly angry… this song it’s important … still… thank you for reacting to it b
Elvis in Memphis was my favorite album. His How Great Thou Art was a good one too. Crying in the Chapel was my fav.
The Colonel didn't want him to do this song and Elvis didn't listen to him
Would love to see you guys react to the 20 minute documentary "Elvis Presley ad the Black Community" with Stevie Wonder , BB King, James Brown and other Black artists who were his friends.
You should react to Elvis and the black community part 1 and 2. This really shows his life story that wasn't in the movie.
how many black artist in those videos speak for the black community?
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Troll is back !!! 😂😂😂😂
All of them.
@@marciaduffy1864 so let me get this right. the 3 or 4 black artists that met Elvis, they speak for every black person in the US? So did MLK waste his time?
@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 I'm sorry I misunderstood what you said. I thought you meant the artist in the video speaking on elvis's behalf, and each other.
He had beautiful eyes
He has beautiful everything
Austin Butler did a fabulous job playing Elvis. He should’ve gotten an Oscar but he did not. He got the Golden Globe award. Love to see reaction from people that are not familiar with Elvis music catalog. His versatility is iconic. He has been inducted into five Halls of Fames. Please continue your journey into Elvis. Elvis fans will be watching.👏
There’s a reason he’s a LEGEND.
Elvis' music is a world that needs to be explored. This is just an example. Funny he never sang this song again...a shame. Elvis had so much passion and soul and he put them in every song. God bless him, his tremendous talent and his generous spirit. ❤
I'm glad you did this reaction, and thank you for listening without interruptions.
A Tribute to one King of Memphis to another! RIP Elivs, RIP MLK!
If you don't know the song "In the ghetto" you MUST react to that. Another gospel song that most people don't know by Elvis is "Peace in the valley".
I really like your technical setup w/Elvis on the big screen! 🔥
Without Elvis, there would be no Arizona Memorial. Bless his soul. 🇺🇸 ❤
BTW, the ONLY Grammy Elvis ever received was for his gispel album.
Not many people know about that concert he did for the Arizona memorial. I grew up as an Elvis fan, but during his lifetime, the only charitable donations by him that I ever heard about were during the Jerry Lewis MS telethon broadcasts . I think it was always for $5000. They would announce it as, ‘From the Colonel and Elvis..’
That announcement had to be from Parker. Elvis did so many charitable, or private gifts , but never made them public.
He received 3 Grammy awards for his gospel music.
Speaking of the movie that Austin Butler portrayed Elvis in you should do a review there's an interview out there I can't remember who did the interview if I find it I'll come back and send it to you Austin Butler did an interview is about 45 minutes to an hour long and he talked about closing himself up in an apartment cuz it was during covid and he had pictures of Elvis in different moods and demeanors all over the apartment and he studied and he listened to Elvis talk and sing through all the phases of his life and Austin talks about how special he felt to be able to take part in paying tribute to someone like Elvis... He was awesome❤
Good tribute song to MLK, I think they told not sing it but he did 🎵🎤👏
In Elvis's time he was more famous than the Pope. He's the king!
You should see and/or hear our boy sing Gospel. His only 4 Grammy's were in that category.
Its interesting people that have never heard him too much say, I didnt know he had that range...well, he is regarded by so many as having the greatest voice of any singer ever. I appreciate your reaction as you are getting more familiar with how talented he really was. Check out Bridge Over Troubled Water, 1970 version. I think you will like it.
He was the first major Super Star.
The only true SUPERSTAR we’ve had . Seen all the big icons concerts . No comparison . You don’t listen to Elvis , you Feel Elvis sing !
@garyfreeman5719 Although i kind of agree with you...that sounds a bit dramatic 😂 true superstar? 😂 whats that even mean? 😂
This was his honorarium for MLK. The sponsors didn’t want it. He did. He won.
As an aside, I believe the only Grammys he ever won Were for gospel songs, kind of surprising, but he did love gospel.
It also was for the assassination of Robert Kennedy which Elvis & Steve Binder saw on the TV news when it happened.
It was also for the assassination of Robert Kennedy who Elvis & producer-director Steve Binder saw on the TV news when it happened.
😊play in the ghetto sung by elvis
Every time I listen to this song, I get tears in my eyes. It’s so beautiful.🙏
Wasn’t this man amazing, hello from Australia. 💕🇦🇺