FIRST TIME HEARING Elvis Presley - In The Ghetto

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  • Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
  • In Todays Video I will Be Reacting to elvis presley - in the ghetto. This was my FIRST TIME HEARING this song, and reacting to this video. I really liked it. Come watch my Full Reaction to elvis presley - in the ghetto. I hope you Enjoy!
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  • @debbieadams334
    @debbieadams334 3 года назад +299

    His backing singers were black and were often refused entrance to the gig. He just told them if they couldn't come in and perform, then he wouldn't either. And he stuck to it. He really understood as he grew up in terrible poverty and knew just what it was like. A very good person.....

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад +39

      Wow that’s wild Elvis is amazing man

    • @beckylb8610
      @beckylb8610 2 года назад +22

      This was a controversial song and Elvis decided he was going to record it against many advisors'advice. Elvis was very poor growing up

    • @donaldpittman4303
      @donaldpittman4303 2 года назад +27

      That's not exactly how it went. Certain places mostly the southern states advised the Elvis camp that he could leave the black girls back home. Elvis refused to work any gig where the girls weren't welcome. I'm Myrna Smith of the Sweet Inspirations cousin .

    • @Offline_The.New.Luxury
      @Offline_The.New.Luxury 2 года назад +9

      One of them is Whitney Houston's mom. Cissy Houston. Amazing.

    • @memphismemphis462
      @memphismemphis462 Год назад +4

      Elvis Presley lived in the project homes here in Memphis I’m Dixie Homes before he became rich

  • @ritamasterson7809
    @ritamasterson7809 Год назад +17

    He grew up in extreme poverty in Tulepo, Mississippi. Dad was in jail. He attended an all black church with Mom. And he was a huge advocate for the children.

  • @theresabranford3527
    @theresabranford3527 Год назад +13

    I love that you love Elvis. He was one of a kind. He grew up dirt poor. A whole new generation is finding out that he was more than a caricature or cartoon. He was solid.

  • @patriciablanton6243
    @patriciablanton6243 Год назад +11

    Elvis grew up dirt poor in the south, Tupelo, Mississippi. He used to attend a Black church because he liked the music and singing. This instilled in him a great compassion for the poor from all cultures.

  • @tammyjackson3113
    @tammyjackson3113 3 года назад +170

    Elvis grew up in the Ghetto in Miss. and Memphis he was a twin but his brother died at birth. He was very special. Now watch Elvis and the Black Community and If I can Dream is about MLK. This song was 70s.

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад +37

      Man I didn’t know Elvis was so involved.
      I def look at him different now
      Mad respect for him

    • @deannaneal9162
      @deannaneal9162 3 года назад +12

      @@dubzer0649 Check out "If I can dream" he sung this for Martin Luther King speech and also for his assasination

    • @lorettapierce8430
      @lorettapierce8430 3 года назад +6

      @@dubzer0649 Do if i can dream 68 comeback special,,he in the white suit

    • @p.j.morris633
      @p.j.morris633 2 года назад +3

      And Bobby Kennedy people forget him i never will.

    • @frankmcguire6162
      @frankmcguire6162 2 года назад +1

      Facts!

  • @michaelsander6039
    @michaelsander6039 3 года назад +128

    Elvis was born extremely poor. He always fought for the underdog. After hearing this song and where Elvis is coming from you should definitely react to “Elvis Presley and the Black Community.” It’s a short documentary that i think you and your viewers may enjoy.

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад +23

      Man I had no idea about any of this stuff about Elvis super cool
      For real

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад +18

      Def have to watch the documentary

    • @naomiwarner7117
      @naomiwarner7117 2 года назад +4

      @@dubzer0649 There's a part 1 & 2, make sure you watch both!

    • @livinglife4835
      @livinglife4835 Год назад +1

      Yes, PLEASE WATCH, REACT TO the documentary , Elvis and black community.

  • @eddykate3700
    @eddykate3700 Год назад +28

    I was 10 years old in 1969, a middle-class White Aussie girl living thousands of miles from the USA. I didn't know what a ghetto was, but this song made me cry, and 53 years later it still does because nothing has changed! My Mum loved Elvis. In July 2022 we had planned to watch the Elvis movie together, but Mum died peacefully that morning. So, 3 hours after my mum died my daughter and I went to the cinema to honour my beautiful mother. At the movie's end when "In the Ghetto" was played, my daughter cried for her grandma's passing, but I still cried for all those mommas in the Ghetto.

    • @QUINTUSMAXIMUS
      @QUINTUSMAXIMUS Год назад

      We didn't really learn or heed the words and just want to blame the people in the ghetto rather than help. We say it's their damn fault. They just need to pick themselves up from their boot straps. Sorry for your loss. I grew up hearing a bit of Elvis when I was a kid, but I was very young, so he was kind of a footnote. I definitely knew Jailhouse Rock and Suspicious Minds the best. The Ghetto came to me later.

  • @sherrelhauhe7791
    @sherrelhauhe7791 Год назад +10

    Elvis grew up in the poor neighborhoods and first sang in the black churches...he had no boundaries and loved everybody !!
    1968

  • @bradhuskers
    @bradhuskers 2 года назад +31

    Elvis's soul depth and diversity remain unmatched.
    Listen to the actual studio recording, it's stunning.

  • @jotham777
    @jotham777 3 года назад +165

    Elvis grew up in abject poverty. And yes, he was deeply involved with the black community.

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад +10

      Wow didn’t know that

    • @Mr-John.
      @Mr-John. 3 года назад +29

      @@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 you seriously need to do some research before you open your mouth go and watch Elvis and the black community on here, also his mother used to wash Neighbors clothes for some extra money he was born on the wrong side of the train tracks all his neighbours were black, he used to have Sunday mass at a black church his friends growing up were black he used to sneak his friend in a “white only movie theatre” when he worked there. Go and read a book then come back and comment, anyone who disagrees with these simple facts don’t know anything about elvis’s childhood

    • @Mr-John.
      @Mr-John. 3 года назад +18

      @@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 go and research his actual neighbours and read what they have to say over the years when they were interviewed, how he treated every body man woman black or white and called them sir and mam, how he learned his first guitar chords form his black neighbours, how he over and over throughout his career told his fans that his roots in gospel music made him what he was, not forgetting how many amazing charity’s and random acts of kindness he done in his lifetime for anyone no matter race to colour, to say how is Elvis connected to the black community and you need an explanation then you in my opinion shouldn’t bother listening to Elvis ever again Because you have completely missed the point and feel of his music. Listen to somebody else...

    • @deederagambrell6090
      @deederagambrell6090 3 года назад +12

      @@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 I really think it's a hopeless case trying to explain anything to you.

    • @Mr-John.
      @Mr-John. 3 года назад +10

      @@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 oh and only fools think they know all the answers without research so anything you say is literally just a opinion . It stops with you, there is nothing you can say or do that will change the fact Elvis is Elvis he’s a lot bigger than you even in death

  • @kathifielder1110
    @kathifielder1110 3 года назад +93

    I'm 75 and I'm loving seeing your generation discover Elvis! If everyone were like him we wouldn't even know what the word racism meant. I see lots of people recommending "Elvis and the Black Community". It's a 2 part documentary. Elvis recorded over 800 songs so your journey could be long but, trust me, it'll be worth it. I have a few suggestions to get you started: "Walk A Mile In My Shoes", "Make The World Go Away", "One Night With You", "Suspicious Minds", "A Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Polk Salad Annie", and "Memphis Tennessee". And if you like gospel (Elvis's first love) a good starting point is "How Great Thou Art". Enjoy the journey!!

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад +7

      I’m glad you enjoyed. Thanks for the comment and for watching this video I appreciate you

    • @bodisci
      @bodisci Год назад +5

      Add "If I Can Dream" a tribute to MLk. I think that song performed at his 1968 Come Back Special is not only his best performance but the best performance I have ever seen. I try to listen to it every day and apply it's principles to my life. Not always an easy thing to do.

  • @jhonnehill7248
    @jhonnehill7248 Год назад +5

    Elvis had a lot of respect for the black community and drew a lot of inspiration from the black church music and he attended a lot of revivals as he grew up poor and had a lot of black friends through out his life. He was truly an inspiration to me.

  • @hollyfulton2636
    @hollyfulton2636 Год назад +10

    Elvis was from poverty and very involved in the black community, but this was written by Mac Davis a country s8nger/song writer. He too grew up in poverty etc. He recorded this first but then Elvis took it and re-recorded because he was big enough to make it a hit and he wanted to shine a light on this. 50 years later it STILL resonates because it's on repeat!!!

  • @tinalinge9182
    @tinalinge9182 3 года назад +36

    Elvis is the man!!! The GOAT!!! So glad to see you start on the Elvis train.

  • @crystalaldaba5991
    @crystalaldaba5991 3 года назад +7

    Elvis grew up poor in tulipo Mississippi in a shack with very little when he got famous he gave to the poor alot even gave cars our

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад

      Man that’s very humbling

  • @maryloupuls5092
    @maryloupuls5092 3 года назад +9

    Elvis was born into very poor conditions and lived in a mixed race ghetto type area in Tennessee. He never forgot where he came from and was generous to a fault with anyone he met in need.

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад

      Yes I had no clue about any of that about Elvis until I started reacting to his music
      He was the goat 🐐 hands down

    • @lindafitzgerel1259
      @lindafitzgerel1259 Год назад

      He was actually born in Tupelo Mississippi. He moved to Tennessee later on

  • @carolyn_sm7182
    @carolyn_sm7182 10 месяцев назад +3

    Elvis was born into poverty, he lived in TN and moved to Memphis when he was about 13 yrs old, at that time they lived in the projects there. They say that this is part of the reason he was so generous and caring, because he knew what it was like to go without and it made him very humble all of his life.

  • @maryblaylock3219
    @maryblaylock3219 3 года назад +27

    This is the deeper side of Elvis, his heart is showing in this video. Much love, Elvis!

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад +1

      Elvis is the man, got more of his stuff coming out Forsure

  • @patriciaesposito8941
    @patriciaesposito8941 3 года назад +14

    He grew up in Tupelo ghetto. Moved to Memphis when he was 14. He had no plumbing or electricity and often his family had no food.

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад +2

      Wow so he had experience with this type of stuff
      That’s cool didn’t know that about Elvis

  • @Vicky49610
    @Vicky49610 3 года назад +82

    As soon as you said that you were from Chicago, I knew this song would touch you. This song was written by Mac Davis (singer/songwriter), but Elvis wanted to sing it because he understood. Please react to If I Can Dream by Elvis-it will affect you, too.

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад +17

      Yes this really hit home, no lie. Great song and Elvis is awesome got to do more from him

    • @barbaramarkland7441
      @barbaramarkland7441 2 года назад +7

      Yes MAC DAVIS WROTE THIS SONG HE OFFERED IT TO SAMMY DAVIS JR. AND SEEM LIKE NO ONE WOULD DO IT ON A STAGE FILLED MOSTLY PROMINENT WHITE PEOPLE.. ELVIS WAS ASKED NOT TO DO IT.... AND HE DID.. WHEN HE SINGS PART AS THE WORLD TURNS HE GOES INTO BOWING HEAD AND LOOKS INTO THE AUDIENCE. I MAY ADD THERE'S NO SMILE ON THIS MANS FACE. I WAS SO PROUD WHEN HE DID THIS SONG. GOD BLESS THE CHILDREN. 💞💞💞

    • @aaronkalahar-_-_-
      @aaronkalahar-_-_- 2 года назад +1

      Thank you for the recommendation!
      His voice is inane in If I Can Dream and the message of common human solidarity is beautiful.
      Peace ✌️

  • @paulmaguire1455
    @paulmaguire1455 Год назад +1

    in the ghetto Elvis at his best deep yes very deep Elvis was a gent very generous supported more then we are aware of god bless this man humble beginning's and stayed that way his background meant some thing he never forgot the hardship nor where he came from which is why he was so generous god bless this man if he aint in heaven i want to know why i love the man all in a good way

  • @cageyvet11
    @cageyvet11 Год назад +3

    Elvis was sent from God. Really no other explanation.

  • @Dorakaz1
    @Dorakaz1 3 года назад +14

    He never forgot his roots. More Elvis please!

  • @jonathanaldecoa1099
    @jonathanaldecoa1099 2 года назад +2

    This is why everyone can relate to Elvis. Peeps all over the world love this dude because he was real and sang from the heart. Greetings from Southern California 🕺

  • @sherryarflin726
    @sherryarflin726 3 года назад +19

    Yes I agree with Mr. Sander. You should watch the documentary in order to understand
    Elvis.

  • @Vikinggirl1679
    @Vikinggirl1679 3 года назад +16

    Great song great reaction! It gets me whenever I hear it. He personally knew about the ghetto. Grew up dirt poor. Half the time he didn't even have a pair of shoes to wear. He grew up around many people of color and loved to go listen to the music of the black churches his mother brought him to. He hated racism and when his backup singers of color were told to stay home. Elvis said no way. He'd stay home too. Try watching his Aloha from Hawaii concert from 1973. It was the first concert televised by satellite 📡 a big deal then. Over 1 billion, yes billion people watched it on tv. American Trilogy, You Gave Me A Mountain, My Way, all the songs were great. Some say not only his best concert but the best concert of all time!

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад +4

      Yes this def touched me can lie
      Elvis was different 🐐
      Wow 1 billion that’s crazy

  • @yourdaywillcome5694
    @yourdaywillcome5694 6 месяцев назад

    Man them sisters in the background they sound like heaven when they sing the sisters just icing the cake when they got to be singers for Elvis

  • @zackattack3867
    @zackattack3867 2 месяца назад

    I have watched SOOOOOOOO many peopel react to this same song, and ALL of them have said the same thing. Which lets you know how legendary Elvis is with the messages in his songs.

  • @0804reba
    @0804reba 2 года назад

    Elvis came from the ghetto. His family moved to Memphis and he was in the projects. He made a record for his mom for her birthday. BAM! A king in the making.

  • @artmanjohn2
    @artmanjohn2 3 года назад +14

    I'm so glad you younger folks are out there doing these reaction videos, it exposes you and your listeners to worlds of wonderful music and performers that you might of never had the pleasure to know and hear. So, love you guys doing these reaction videos, I get a kick out of watching all the peoples awe and amazement watching what came before them. Priceless!

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад

      Yes def love doing these vids, I didn’t realize how much good music I was missing out in

  • @TexasMagnolia
    @TexasMagnolia 3 года назад +14

    Two very powerful songs that are a must where Elvis “bleeds” passion:
    If I Can Dream (tribute to MLK)
    American Trilogy

  • @dorisbrown5528
    @dorisbrown5528 3 месяца назад

    Elvis gave continuously to all races - through money, his time, free homes, cars, etc. Remember he was brought up in the ghetto and he never looked at a person 's skin. Elvis loved everyone. He couldn't understand why everyone wasn't given the same opportunities so they could have a good life.

  • @deborahaultman2127
    @deborahaultman2127 2 месяца назад

    Mac Davis wrote this song about a friend of his. No one else would sing it! Elvis grew up very poor he very much was raised as friends with black community. He was the type person we all should be. It came out 1969

  • @iamjustjudy
    @iamjustjudy Год назад +1

    Mac Davis wrote the song In the Ghetto. His best friend lived in the poor part of town and he wanted to write about it. Elvis totally understood the song and all its meaning, which is why people have such a reaction when he sings it. It comes from the heart of both the songwriter and the singer.

  • @louisemckenna9262
    @louisemckenna9262 4 месяца назад

    He absolutely was involved in the black community, as a young man he used to sneak into the back of the black churches he loved the sermons he loved everything about the and he did grow a very poor and in what would be a ghetto in his area his backup singers said he was so emotional and passionate actually one of his backup singers was Whitney mom he was such a great man and such a loss when he died not only for his music but everything about him I watched the Elvis movie and his family said it was so dead on God bless him😊

  • @michaelgilbert197
    @michaelgilbert197 3 года назад +66

    Bravo for doing this!! There was SO much more to Elvis than what "Pop Culture" myth and stereotype!! You can get to some of his big hits and fun stuff later.... I really think you should follow this up with "Elvis and The Black Community" and then "If I Can Dream" (about Martin Luther King) before you go any further with him, just so you have a little better understanding of who he was as a human and not just as a performer! Love this reaction very much!!!

    • @RJsStudio131
      @RJsStudio131 3 года назад +4

      Great Suggestion

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад +4

      Wow the title alone sounds interesting I’ll def have to do that song. Stay tuned for it prob this week

    • @michaelfarmer9472
      @michaelfarmer9472 2 года назад +3

      I must agree with you. That side of Elvis needs to be seen to truly appreciate him. Sure, he had his problems, but he was also a great human!

  • @debbers
    @debbers Год назад +1

    The more things change, the more things stay the same! Thank you for your reaction!

  • @bonnieloggins8923
    @bonnieloggins8923 Год назад +1

    He was from the ghetto he grew up very poor and in poverty. He knows first hand what it was like

  • @lorrigaines4902
    @lorrigaines4902 Год назад +1

    I love seeing the younger generations discover Elvis! This song was written by Mac Davis who passed a couple of years ago. I don’t know his story, but Elvis’ family was really poor. His dad was in prison for a while and he and his mom struggled even more during that time.

  • @Kimberly-oo9dv
    @Kimberly-oo9dv Год назад +2

    This song was personal to Elvis; he actually went to the President to seek change. He caught mass flack over this song, they did not want him to release it. What is sad is this song is 50 years old and is just as relevant today as it was then. I was 7 when I heard it, the lyrics "As the world turns" set with me and I have never been able to just let the world turn. We are our brothers' keepers.

  • @rodb9275
    @rodb9275 3 года назад +34

    Elvis is a legend, of course. Absolute legend. He died when I was relatively young, and I really wasn't into him. As a man in my 50's now, though? I appreciate him so much. He is amazing. It is definitely worth your time to check out more of his stuff.

    • @sugamama4049
      @sugamama4049 3 года назад +5

      Absolutely! And the more you listen to him, the more you realize the amount of talent he had compared to singers of today. He set a bar so high for himself that, sadly, was beyond anyone’s reach when it came to his personal life.

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад +3

      Def more Elvis to come

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад +2

      Gonna react to another this coming week lots more to come Forsure

    • @michaelfarmer9472
      @michaelfarmer9472 2 года назад +1

      I am about your same age. My Mom was a huge Elvis fan. I can remember the 3 saddest days of her life were when Elvis died in 1977, when Granddaddy (her Dad) died in 1994, and when my Stepdaddy (her husband of 20 years of a good, strong, happy marriage) died in 1997. I've been into Elvis music all my life, and took Mom to Graceland the one time she went. I knew he was a humble and caring person...but I'm just finding out how much so.

  • @vanlifeson6773
    @vanlifeson6773 2 года назад +1

    I was a skinny blond white kid when I lived in the ghetto outside DC. I was unaware when we moved there but I learned to love the ones who hurt me and that's what Elvis pulls out of my heart every time.

  • @mariawigent9773
    @mariawigent9773 3 года назад +51

    Elvis was born poor. But loved everyone. He really loved his mother. Did everything for her. When he did his concerts those big rings on his fingers that were worth thousands of dollars he would give to the women in the audience. Not all the time but he did. He was in the Army also did a lot of movies. He sang Gospel songs too. Which I really think you would enjoy.

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад +10

      Wow he accomplished so much I have to see more
      The army too wow what a humble man to go through all that and put it in his music love it

    • @donnaselfon2969
      @donnaselfon2969 3 года назад +2

      @@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 And what would be the difference??

    • @Dud513
      @Dud513 3 года назад +5

      @@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 can you articulate an answer yourself? or do you just link that video every time you feel like your victimhood is being diminished?

    • @Dud513
      @Dud513 3 года назад +1

      @@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 I don't think your a victim end of. and i'm not an Elvis fan either. just like watching people watch stuff, how wierd eh?
      But if people like Elvis didn't stand up to the jim crow laws/ideology things might have been worse for the poor black today. for everyone who deserves credit for their behaviour during those times, there is someone like you who just wants to trash them.

    • @Dud513
      @Dud513 3 года назад +1

      @@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 my error. stood against it is what i meant to write.
      and if you weren't trashing elvis (and his fans) then maybe you should have actually wrote what you meant instead of just posting a link to a bunch of photos.
      edit. if fact you go back and read. i never did say he stood up for. i said he stood up to.

  • @chriskolov9968
    @chriskolov9968 2 года назад +1

    No one else can sing this song with such feeling, if you are listening to it if you are from the Ghetto lived here and moved on or never have even walked by any Ghetto. This song the words Elvis voice really hit you in your heart!!

  • @suzannelacy8093
    @suzannelacy8093 Год назад +2

    Elvis did not write any songs but he refused to back off singing this and his interpretation of " In The Ghetto " is brilliant . The first to stand up to Racism in America was Frank Sinatra with Sammy Davis Jr .

  • @frankmiranda6274
    @frankmiranda6274 2 года назад

    Elvis grew up in tupelo Mississippi. He grew up in the church he was poor and as he grew up and began singing and became a legend he never forgot where he came from. He was a friend of mlk and when he was assassinated it hit him hard and he sang the song if i can dream in tribute of mlk and jfk. Many of his fans turned on him as he sang about ending racism but he never hesitated for a second. A true legend

  • @lorisutton5267
    @lorisutton5267 3 года назад +21

    This might be your first time hearing Elvis but I bet it won't be your last, Elvis grew up in the ghetto, he knew all about it, listen to him sing if I can dream and walk a mile in my shoes, you'll understand him even more. If I can dream was a tribute to MLK and JFK. Thanks Lori Sutton TCB!!!

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад +4

      I love me some Elvis goat 🐐

  • @CarlosGarcia-vd2xh
    @CarlosGarcia-vd2xh 3 года назад +15

    If you want to hear another "deep" song Elvis sang, look for "Elvis Presley - If I Can Dream ('68 Comeback Special 50th Anniversary HD Remaster) (Official Video)". I'd love to hear you do a reaction video to it. Thanks for this one, great job! Keep it up!

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад

      Ok I’ll def do that stay tuned. Also thanks for watching this one

  • @melliehobson8299
    @melliehobson8299 Год назад

    He got it. He understood. "If I Can Dream" and "That's Alright Mama!"

  • @nospamforsomegirl
    @nospamforsomegirl Год назад

    Elvis grew up very poor and, he is a twin who's brother died. His feeling of loss is great. He was a child of a single mother when that was very rare. His life experience is obvious in his music and lyrics. My favorite line is how that's gonna be an angry young man.

  • @cathybrookeburt2616
    @cathybrookeburt2616 Год назад

    Elvis has all kinds of music so he can make you think, make you fall in love, or wanna dance or feel any emotion you can imagine. He grew up in a poor area of Memphis & he grew up with black families that were poor like his own family. You need to check out his tribute to Martin Luther King 'If I can dream'. Such a powerful song, yet not as depressing as this one.

  • @yourdaywillcome5694
    @yourdaywillcome5694 6 месяцев назад

    Man them sisters gives me cold chills bad it's so beautiful the way they sing

  • @lynnsaintignan9699
    @lynnsaintignan9699 Год назад

    Elvis was born in the Getto, very poor. He saw this firsthand. Just as true today as in the 60's.Makes me cry cause I was born in the Getto. Single Mom, we struggled. Made fun of because of being poor. God bless those ones who know.

  • @loraynemorton4048
    @loraynemorton4048 2 года назад

    Elvis was from the ghetto of Memphis TN. His father was put in prison and Elvis and his Mom were on government aid until his dad was released from prison. Elvis attended that African American Baptist church and sang in their choir. He definitely knew poverty. I will be a fan of Elvis until I leave this world.

  • @paddy6317
    @paddy6317 Год назад

    He's talking about himself in this song as Elvis grew up poor and in the Ghetto, love this song

  • @thickasabrick2293
    @thickasabrick2293 3 года назад +7

    Elvis lived in tupelo Mississippi and in his teens he lived in the poor neiborhoods of north memphis. He fell in love with music because of the predominantly black choirs at the churches he attended as a kid. He got a 12 dollar guitar for his 11th birthday and the rest is history

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад +1

      Wow that’s amazing, to think it started with a 12 dollar guitar too. That’s cool

    • @annettethompson950
      @annettethompson950 3 года назад

      South Memphis is where they settled after moving from sugar ditch

  • @hillsboroughguy
    @hillsboroughguy 3 года назад +8

    This song was done in 1969 and Elvis put himself out there doing a song like this especially back then but he wanted to send a message. Listen to If I can Dream which was done in 1968 and his tribute to MLK. You should also watch Elvis and the Black Community which says it all about what a great guy Elvis was.

  • @Daniel-ss2fo
    @Daniel-ss2fo 4 месяца назад +1

    Elvis presley actually won a gospel award for In the ghetto

  • @fgevergizian
    @fgevergizian 2 года назад

    yeah this song still makes m cry. I'm from Chicago too and growing up there with 6 people in a 1 bedroom apartment my mom was pretty much a single mom with 4 kids. My dad was working 2 jobs and going to school we never saw him. I'm just thanking God we didn't go down that path. I still love Chicago though, it was a good life even though we were broke. we were together.

  • @renep2220
    @renep2220 Год назад

    Elvis had a twin brother that died in childbirth. His family was so poor they had to bury him in a shoe box. This song was released in 1969.
    I was 12yrs old, It made me 😢 and it still does, I'm 66 btw.

  • @bombud1
    @bombud1 Год назад

    The worlds greatest backup singers.
    fun fact, he once showed up to do a show and the property said the black girls couldnt come in to sing. he said, "If they cant come in, im not doing the show." They let the ladies in. they are amazing.

  • @Guide1089
    @Guide1089 2 года назад

    Elvis sang at a black church as a youth. He always kept a love for southern old-time gospel music.

  • @kellykersten8828
    @kellykersten8828 3 года назад +1

    Elvis Presley was a beautiful man inside and out

  • @jacksonlinda5919
    @jacksonlinda5919 11 месяцев назад

    Elvis grew up in a Tupelo, Mississippi ghetto; Dad, Vern, was in jail for bad checks. He sang in church...Gospel was his first love...he sang "That's All Right, Mama" in 1954, when a teenager for his Mother's birthday, at Sun Records. He was a Spec 4 in the Army, got out in 2 years. Released "Heartbreak Hotel" in 1956 to a massive amount of controversy from religious groups because of his movements. He made a string of musical romance movies, that he didn't want to do. Finally got a decent script for "King Creole", his only b&w movie. He just wanted to make music. His singing career took a dip when his wife left him, and the Beatles arrived, his "Comeback Tour" helped immensely. When he sang "In the Ghetto", which his manager thought would kill his career, he fought to sing it, (it was written by Mac Davis) and here we are...as relevent, and often played, today as it was in 1969, when it was released. Thank you for your great reaction.

  • @theresamelton7086
    @theresamelton7086 2 года назад

    ELVIS HAD GREAT backup singers and look what color they are. He saw no color, He loved gospel songs as Mississippi community revolved around going to church. He was & still pulls my heart strings. Elvis has so many black friends and he went to their churches and sung and played with them as children. Nothing racist about this wonderful man.

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  2 года назад

      Elvis was the goat 🐐
      May he RIP

  • @ghostnspectors9300
    @ghostnspectors9300 3 года назад +2

    If I can Dream, Walk A Mile In My Shoes, In The Ghetto, Change of Habit, Clean Up Your Own Backyard - Elvis was NOT a protest singer - but he DID make his statements, but people didn't care to listen.

  • @imajinallthepurple
    @imajinallthepurple 2 года назад +4

    This song is older than me (not by much though 🤦‍♀️) but it still gives me chills every time. It's both sad and infuriating that it's still so relevant today.

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching my friend

  • @danieldyer1312
    @danieldyer1312 Год назад

    He Lived his early years Hungry, Poor, and without. He Understands what it feels like to go without. Graceland is named after his beautiful Mother Grace. He signed his first contract and bought his Mother a 55 Cadilac. It still has no miles on it sitting there at Graceland because she never got her license. That 55 Cadilac is still waiting on Momma to learn how to drive.

  • @delonhinrichs3974
    @delonhinrichs3974 3 года назад +13

    Listen to (if I can dream) a tribute to MLK after MLK was murdered. Elvis cried and was very upset that MLK was murdered

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад

      Ok I’ll def have to give that a listen

    • @deederagambrell6090
      @deederagambrell6090 3 года назад +1

      @@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Elvis fans don't really care what a hateful uniformed racist TROLLER like you thinks about Elvis. So why don't you go and watch other reactions and talk about something that you are more educated about. He respected MLK and what he stood for, and by not attending his funeral doesn't mean anything!!! LOTS of famous people admire other famous people, but they don't necessarily have to attend their funeral to prove a point. It's such a lame argument. You must be a very bitter and shallow person. You pretend to be such a big MLK supporter, but you sir are the one who is not walking the walk because MLK preached on peace and love which are two things you could use a little more of in your heart.

    • @ccookie7913
      @ccookie7913 2 года назад

      @@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Hey bitter troll, as others have said, Elvis did not attend MLK's funeral out of respect for MLK because it would've created a distraction and a circus & detracted attn from MLK. You're the fool, get help with your anger issues.

  • @ianraymondback
    @ianraymondback 3 года назад +2

    Wait till you see if I can dream, you don't know what you've set yourself up for but you'll love the ride

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад

      Can’t wait to do that one stay tuned

  • @stevechrist8622
    @stevechrist8622 3 года назад +5

    Great reaction as was said in a lot of comments below elvis grew up very poor and and also sang in the choir in a black church while in high school so he knew all about the ghetto. recommend reacting to (1968 COMEBACK SPECIAL "IF I CAN DREAM" in the white suit very dramatic regarding martin l king assination powerful song. Also (ELVIS AND THE BLACK COMMUNITY THAT ECHO WILL NEVER DIE)

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад

      Yea super cool didn’t know he was so involved in the community but it def gives you a different perspective
      I’ll def check out that special thanks for suggesting that and thanks for watching

  • @carlah1021
    @carlah1021 3 года назад +7

    Elvis loved everyone. He was soooo special! I grew up with him and remembered when he died. I miss him. He was so special.

  • @db90990
    @db90990 3 года назад +2

    Elvis was born Poor in Tupelo Mississippi and then lived in the housing projects in Memphis Tennessee until he got famous

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад +1

      Didn’t know he went through so much growing up until I started doing reactions on him

  • @dortheychastain2195
    @dortheychastain2195 2 года назад

    Whitney Huston's mother, Cissy Huston was one of Elvis Presley's backup singers called "The Sweet Sensations". Cissy Huston later had a stellar career as a gospel singer.

  • @depper
    @depper 3 года назад +10

    Subscribed!! Loved your reaction. We can and will live in peace. It was Elvis' way and the way of other great thinkers and creative types of the day. Elvis was very much a part of the black community, active member of white and black ghettos and projects and churches during segregation and the Great Depression. His perspective was truly unique. FEW that poor made it that far. And he was humble and generous and never forgot his roots. He wanted to help others, AND HE MEANT IT.

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад +3

      Thanks for being here, didn’t know Elvis was so involved in the community really love that. Love his humbleness

  • @bryonensminger7462
    @bryonensminger7462 Год назад +2

    And in the 60 + years since he recorded this song nothing has changed that's sad

  • @SheilaMatthews-zu6lm
    @SheilaMatthews-zu6lm 9 месяцев назад

    Elvis was very active within the black communities. There are videos on U Tube highlighting this.
    Another singer named Mac Davis wrote this song.in 1968 and here it is 2023 and not much has changed. FYI his back up singers were known as The Sweet Inspirations. One of them was Whitney Houston's mom

  • @mikmaqwoman
    @mikmaqwoman 2 года назад

    If I Can Dream - Elvis does this amazingly

  • @reneebush2399
    @reneebush2399 3 года назад +12

    I would love to see you react to Elvis and the black community. I love how you made a connection to Man in Black too. Elvis and Johnny Cash both started their careers at SUN Records. Both were born into Poverty which heavily influenced their careers and actions. They were good friends too.

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад +1

      Got it coming possibly today

    • @reneebush2399
      @reneebush2399 3 года назад +1

      @@dubzer0649 I’m so excited to hear that!! Don’t feel like you have to rush too much. We know you value quality over quantity. That’s why we’re happy to be subscribers!!

  • @valerie1736
    @valerie1736 3 года назад +5

    You might like to listen to If I Can Dream from the 68 come back special, the one when he is wearing the white suit. Elvis was deep you're right, he also had a good sense of humor. He was very good to his fans and people in general. He was before my time also but I have really enjoyed learning about the man.

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад

      Ok I’ll def have to see what that’s about. You got me interested

  • @carolbartee127
    @carolbartee127 Год назад

    Elvis grew up in the ghetto he had more people that liked him so he went down to Beale St and was happy with the people since he didn't have many friends in school and most of his high school years he was bullied because he was poor one of his best friends was a African American that he hung out with so Elvis and his family definitely knew what it was like to live in the ghetto as he moved on Elvis didn't see color if he felt didn't matter what color would make him succeed that's who he used the Sweet Inspiration fit into his magical magnificent gain and there were many more African American that Elvis worked with Thank you Elvis you are the best always will be no one can overcome Elvis 😎 great reaction 😎🎯💯🌎

  • @rosedavis8267
    @rosedavis8267 2 года назад

    He grew in a ghetto in Mississippi. This is an inspiration song like a prophecy for this time

  • @Daniel-ss2fo
    @Daniel-ss2fo 4 месяца назад

    In reference to the song in the ghetto, Elvis was brought up very religious. A new pain app growing up in Tupelo Mississippi, so he can understand hardship. But he's not naive to what my or may not happen in the inner cities.

  • @cindyheatherly6674
    @cindyheatherly6674 Год назад

    Mac Davis wrote this song from his childhood. Elvis also grew up in severe poverty in Tupelo Mississippi. His dad was in prison and he and his mom lived in the public housing along side people of all nationalities. That’s where he was exposed to the Blues that influenced his music.

  • @dollygirl6487
    @dollygirl6487 2 года назад

    To sing this song to a Las Vegas crowd is remarkable. Not something anyone else would ever do as well as sing gospel songs. He was not ashamed of his poor upbringing or faith. Elvis would attend black churches because he loved their love for the Lord and the music they played. The church pastor welcomed Elvis any time he wanted to be a part of the church. Says a lot about him as a human being.

  • @susandimauro4531
    @susandimauro4531 Год назад

    Always had and ALWAYS will be my favorite song😢

  • @jessicalovins4752
    @jessicalovins4752 2 года назад

    I’m so happy that he is still making a difference!

  • @yourdaywillcome5694
    @yourdaywillcome5694 6 месяцев назад

    Is a very good song this is a song to say how he loved his brothers and sisters

  • @larryl1427
    @larryl1427 Год назад

    Another good one Dub. I remember when Mac Davis wrote this song.
    I didn't know it at the time, but Mac offered this song to a few different singers and none of them would touch it. They were scared of it IMO.
    He offered it to Elvis and he took it right away.

  • @dcrebel8316
    @dcrebel8316 Год назад

    Great reaction to a song that is still so relevant, several decades later

  • @laurablassberg8559
    @laurablassberg8559 3 года назад +5

    Liked it. First time hearing it

  • @terresafulcher-hx7lc
    @terresafulcher-hx7lc Год назад

    Elvis grew up in Memphis dirt poor around the ghetto. He loved black gospel and was not at all racist. He had a heart of gold.

  • @theresareynolds3133
    @theresareynolds3133 2 года назад

    Elvis grew up extremely poor in Tupelo, Mississippi, so yes, he knows the hardships and struggles. He never saw color, he saw people, he knew we all bleed red.

  • @user-zm5ih1gg3p
    @user-zm5ih1gg3p Год назад

    Look up his history. Born poor, lived in the ghetto in the south and loved gospel. The more you know the more you will love him.

  • @crystalaldaba5991
    @crystalaldaba5991 3 года назад +10

    Listen to if I can dream elvis sung it i response to mlk being killed

  • @CBB672
    @CBB672 Год назад

    He’s a beautiful man, so talented ! I’m from Chicago

  • @crystala8020
    @crystala8020 Год назад

    Elvis was born poor and grew up in the ghettos of Mississippi. He grew up in the Black churches singing. He did so much charity work for the poor.

  • @jeffstanford4287
    @jeffstanford4287 3 года назад +1

    The song was written by Mac Davis, Elvis was the only artist that would take chance on recording it in 1969. Yes Elvis lived in the projects when his family moved to Memphis in the 1950,s and yes there were projects in the 50s

    • @dubzer0649
      @dubzer0649  3 года назад

      Oh wow didn’t know that, thanks for the background information

  • @yourdaywillcome5694
    @yourdaywillcome5694 6 месяцев назад

    Pure facts what the brothers and sisters had to live through

  • @jackiebaumgart611
    @jackiebaumgart611 Год назад

    He loved the black community. He had a lot of black friends. He loved singing gospel music from the old church way. He was a good man!