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Elvis' manager told him not to perform this song because it's too controversial. Elvis told him the only way he won't perform it is over his dead body. After this performance Elvis said he would never again record a song he didn't believe in. LONG LIVE THE KING.
@@eileenbaran7040 that tells you just how ignorant the people who have picking what music we "can listen to" for a decade are. He was the King of Rock and Roll, to be remember for a thousand years. Can anyone name any music exec? Nope.
@Richard Aubergine The simple answer. >>> It was pushed by white racists that didn't like the fact that Elvis brought black style music to the forefront of entertainment.
@@lewisclabough8305 OK Lewis do some reading and you'll fine it was white racists that didn't want black style music to become popular. Elvis probably more then anyone did what the racists were afraid of. It makes common sense if you think about it.
50 plus years ago! The powers to be didn't want black and white unity so they spread lies, rumors to create hate. Why was this allowed to happen!!!! I agree with everything you are saying. God bless you
He didn't only sing the song.......he was the song! You actually said before what the Rolling Stone Magazine wrote a few years ago....."this is devinitely the best live performance ever. His unbelivable voice and and his passion while singing the song will be unbeatable forever"!
Awesome reaction brother - it’s an iconic performance. He was special and his message was pure. That’s who he was as a person. I still don’t get the rumours around this man when everything he stood for supported unity and people as people not colours. Sweet reaction
I felt your emotion ,Elvis had soul and a good heart and believed these words with all his heart ,we should play this song everyday for all the haters .Care for our fellow man ,we all matter equally !!!
Elvis only performed this song twice. This was the first time on a live TV Christmas special and the best version. It was mainly dedicated to MLK but also in 68 Bobby Kennedy was also sick assassinated and his thoughts were with him as well.
I subscribed only because of your genuine reaction to Elvis. We got to stop believing the lies and rumours about him. When someone is great as Elvis was, people will always try to destroy his image. We got to stop the hate! And love each other. R.I.P Elvis and Martin Luther King 👑
Elvis was more than a handsome man, great singer and performer. He was a kind, polite and generous man. He wanted everyone to get along with everyone. We are all sisters and brothers. This performance was very emotional and meaningful for him. Glad you appreciated it.
Imagine how effective Elvis could be today if he had lived. All the music. And his voice/message. Always non political. This was his personal tribute to MLK, who was assassinated in Elvis' hometown. Elvis was devastated and he insisted he sing this song to end his TV show as a tribute to MLK and the Kennedies also gunned down. Maybe the greatest performance of all time for a message song of this nature. Singer speaking to the people. Trying to heal a nation. Going against the grain. In a decade when assassinations were taking all the people's heroes down. THAT was BRAVE af. And the network wanted NOTHING to do with it and insisted Elvis NOT perform it on their airwaves. Elvis won that argument and thank God he did. He was one of a kind and the biggest proponent of peace and harmony in the music world that probably ever existed.
Elvis is one of the most recognized & famous people in music history, & no doubt, one of the most talented, however his heart & love for humanity, is his true legacy 💚💜💗💚💜 I wish with every fiber of my being, that his dream would come true right now!!!
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Hitler's nazi socialist party reminds me of today's left wing democrat socialist party. Government control and anti-liberty. Way way over your head.
"Not only the best Elvis performance I've seen, that's one of the best performances I think I've ever seen. " Absolutely right. I'm so glad you re-uploaded this because it's one of the best reactions to If I Can Dream on this site. Every word you want to say is written on your face as Elvis sings. It's obvious that this song is really speaking to you. I must say, I really like the "copyright" insertions - they feel less intrusive than the pauses you guys have to do to avoid RUclips problems so thanks for doing that. You were spot on about the tribute to Dr King origins - this is from his 1968 Comeback Special, as you noted, Elvis sang it with so much conviction and passion. He admired Dr King (some Elvis fans tend to claim that they were friends but there's no substantiated proof of this) and was devastated to hear of his murder. Such a shame that a song with a message first heard in 1968 remains too relevant today. Sadly, If I Can Dream was a once in a lifetime song and performance from Elvis. He never performed it live again - a real shame because although he didn't sing many socially conscious songs, the few that he did still speak to the mess that the world is in today. I'm also a big rap fan but I love all kinds of music. I hope you continue to enjoy checking out Elvis because during his 1954-1977 career, he sang just about every genre of music: from country to rock n roll, gospel, rhythm and blues, pop, soul and even funk. I really adore your heartfelt and deep reaction because I know you had your doubts about Elvis in the beginning. Take care.
This is his tribute to his good friend MLK. King's assassination touched Elvis deeply. They wanted him to do a Christmas song, but Elvis insisted on doing this one. When it was over, he went to his room and, in the fetal position, wept inconsolably. The other message song he sang was In The Ghetto.. He didn't write it, bit he grew up in a mixed impoverished section of town. Both songs are still very relevant some 50 years later. I pray for the day they become irrelevant.
There was a whole lot going on in our country at this time in 1968. Civil Rights protests, anti Vietnam war protests, getting the daily "Body Count" each night during the news, and then two months before this special was recorded Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated not far from Elvis' home in Memphis, TN and then Robert F Kennedy was assassinated in a Hotel in California just two weeks before this special was recorded. It felt like we were tearing apart as a country! This song was directly inspired by Dr. Kings "I Have A Dream" speech that he delivered in Washington DC in 1963 and was written at Elvis' request specifically to close this special.
Love the reaction bro👍 Now that you’ve seen Elvis as the Artist, Performer and an Entertainer, If you love this you’ll love Elvis and the Black Community 👍
Sincere reaction to an extremely sad but real song 👏 And how sad is it that this song is still relatable to this day? Elvis grew up in poverty, his father was in prison for 6 years so he and his mother lived in a shack - dirt poor - they depended on others for food. He grew up playing with all different races but mainly in the black community - he loved to go to the local church and sing gospel with the choir. Elvis himself was part Native American - he didn't see colour, he saw people. A true Gentleman who never forgot his roots. A rare, unique & truly special talent.
this bullshit of him being part American Indian is absolute bull shit. It was proven to be a myth. His father was German and his mother a British subject. In order for that to happen it would have to be after Elvis was born. You Elvis fans are delusional.
@@jfterrell cherokee is a myth and it was proven by genealogists but you Elvis fans believe in the invisible army so anything is plausible with you folk. hey, but don't be too hard on your own ignorance after all it's what makes America great!
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 and his mama was born in Mississippi and died in Memphis, she was British. We’re you even alive before Elvis passed? You keep posting everywhere like he’s your personal nemesis.
We're ALL brothers and sisters in Christ. We can't allow government to keep causing division amongst humanity. We have to remember that we are until God's return still in a battle against evil in this world. God Bless brother and stay safe👍
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 War? Look around the world. Communist China, etc....there's hate and war all around the world. Yet you only mention the USA? Looks like you are poorly educated.
This was a tribute to Dr King's death in Memphis where Elvis lived in 1968. This is powerful. This is my favorite by Elvis. 2. This time you gave me a mountain..3. Burning Love 4. In the ghetto 5. Trilogy...Loved your reaction.❤️
It's his most powerful performance ever he put all his heart and soul you're so right it should be played today he's the Goat thank you yes it was in defication to M L King and R F Kennedy who were both assinated in 68 thank you stay safe 😷✌👏 it was also for all those lives lost in the Vietnam war that's what the red scarf stood for
"If I Can Dream" , written by Walter Earl Brown most notable for its direct quotations of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech. The song was published by Elvis Presley's music publishing company Gladys Music, Inc. It was recorded by Presley in June 1968, just two months after King's assassination. The recording was first released to the public as the finale of Presley's '68 Comeback Special. Brown was asked to write a song to replace "I'll Be Home for Christmas" as the grand finale on NBC's "Elvis", 1968 . Knowing about Presley’s fondness for Martin Luther King Jr., and about his devastation related to his then-recent assassination, he wrote "If I Can Dream" with Presley in mind.
I have heard/watched this song more times than I can remember, and I still cry every time. You're right, Rah, it is still just as relevant today as it was in 1968. I grew up watching and listening to Elvis and I learned right away that he was a man for ALL people, no matter our color. I'm still waiting and hoping for his dream to come true and I'll never give up. Thank you so much for doing your reaction to this. Love from Illinois.
There have been and still are many Elvis impersonators.... some with amazing voices, but I've yet to see any of them really match Elvis. And we're talking from the millions and millions of people inspired by him. The man had a powerful and great voice.
Truly a heartfelt and beautiful reaction, I'm so glad that you watched it. It was, I think his most iconic performance, the emotions and feelings that came out in that song, we're almost visceral, it was a God gifted performance and he meant every word... he wanted it to have an impact and he wanted to speak from his heart.
its such a strong message and you can tell he felt every word to his core.. what a tragic ending so soon in his life, I wonder how much more he could have given us.. He had a beautiful caring heart.. RIP Elvis
This song makes me very emotional. I tear up every time because I wish life could be as Elvis painted it with such passion in this song. Thank you for reacting to it. I could see how it touched you too. This should be the National Anthem...and not the crap about bombs bursting in air. War mongers created songs like that to keep us all in a war mindset....and life should not be about that. It should be about the love of each other worldwide.....but instead sadly the world is wearing masks for no reason other than the mainstream news keeps everyone living in fear. It's a control game...and has now become a business for the rich evil elite who are running the show. We all need to hug each other....and not do what these creeps say to pretend to keep us safe. Every single thing they have told us to do is to kill our natural immune system. All that mask does is make healthy people sick by breathing their own carbon dioxide. Sorry for rambling. Great job and you really showed your heart her as Elvis did.
Love your reaction and its true real!👏 He sang this at 3am in the morning, very few people around. He broke down crying after (according to Joe Esposito) and there was no way he wasnt gonna sing this his way! He is missed and Right on Rah! Keep on keepin on.!
His manager told him not to performance this song because it was very controversial, Elvis did it anyway, he was an advocate to blacks and was raised in a black church. He was real in his love and had courage.
I was a very young child when dr. King got assassinated and I can get guarantee you there were a lot of tears in my house. In fact my allergies are acting up right now. Thanks for covering this and yeah when Elvis first got the news about the assassination, he was filming a movie and they had to shut down the production for a day because he went into a back room and curled up in a little ball and cried for hours.
Love seeing how that moved you! Elvis cared so much for people and human rights. I agree...the best performance of any song! Be well and peace back at you.
He sang this as a tribute to Dr. King... who he had huge respect for. For those who may not know this, Elvis was raised in & accepted by the black church near his home & was a part of the church choir. His favorite music was gospel & his only grammy awards were for his gospel recordings.. he was famous for hours before or after his concerts for just going to the piano & singing song after song in praise.
I agree with you. Best Elvis performance ever. And yes… this song needs to be everywhere. I can’t stop listening to it. Thank you for a beautiful and honest reaction.
5 top Elvis Videos--- What Now My Love....American Trilogy....You Gave Me a Mountain....all from Aloha From Hawaii 1973......Suspicious Minds 1970......Mean Woman Blues 1957.....Tomorrow they will be different!!!!! How Great Thou Art 1972 live version...(Sorry...hard to stop) Thanks again....I'm here in Atlanta
My late grandfather Mutt McCord played drums with Elvis in 1957 in Sheffield Alabama. I'm still here born and raised where FAME Studios and Muscle Shoals Sound Studios are still making music 🥁🎶✌
You said it. This need to be played everyday. I watch a lot of reaction video. I love when the listener hears and feels the song. Elvis' song had.a strong meaning then and now.
I first heard this song about a week ago and I can't stop listening to it. I've never been touched by a song this much. It's beautiful. There's no words for it. Walk hand in hand is what we should do. The glimmer of hope is enough. Just dream baby. Rip King Jr and the king
Elvis was ahead of his time. The racist rumor started in 1958 by a reporter who interviewed Elvis in 1958 at a venue where Elvis never played. When Elvis was confronted about the rumor his reaction was anyone who knows me know I would never make a derogatory statement about the black community. Elvis lived and breathed black culture growing up. Yet the the rumor persists at a time when Elvis wasn’t around to defend himself. If anyone has any doubt please check a video called “Elvis and the black community” Elvis was color blind when it came to people. Listen to the people who knew him rather than unsubstantiated rumors.
Love your reaction to this song it is a beautiful song it was in honor of Martin Luther King he loves this song so much and it was such a special song to him he only sang it twice that I know of and both times on the comeback concert
I believe Elvis like Martin Luther King was an emissary from another realm of love and brotherhood. Some people are just too good, too pure and true to last very long, but their life and their message echoes through the ages!
I agree! I’ve made this comment about Elvis, Freddie Mercury…. all the greats who died young. It was like they were too precious for earth or something, idk ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
We need this song right NOW!! This song should be played at every major event!! At every protest!! The night MLK was murdered Elvis cried!! Hell I cried too a lil white kid who loved MLK at a young age!! Somehow we all need to come together a lil love can only help!!! For the same God who made me made everyone!!! Put a lil love, compassion, understanding in your heart!!!💕💕💕🛸🛸🛸🙏🙏🙏👽👽👽
Elvis was not only an entertainer he was an entertainer for everyone no matter the skin color. He grew up as a lot of us southern white boys did and never understood the problems until the adults taught us different and that really includes all races. We still have a way to go but we're slowly getting there. One things for sure we can all agree on great soulful singers which i grew up listening too. Sam Cooke...Percy Sledge were 2 of my favs along with Elvis and I still listen to their music. I'll be happy when both races stop color coding their friends and just include everyone as their friends. Thats when we'll all be able to turn the corner. Turn the damn tv off and listen to Elvis he's a lot better than cnn or fox has ever had to offer us all.
Glad to hear from you again. You're one of my favorite Elvis reactors but there's a lot of time in between. You're always succinct in what you say so you're always compelling. You touched all the bases with this song. There's a lot of favorite songs: from his rock'n'roll days the Mean Woman Blues video is great, from his soulful album, From Elvis in Memphis, the song Only the Strong Survive is outstanding, and from Vegas 70, Polk Salad Annie is a lot of fun.
You said it that this song is more relevant than ever !! Best performance ever .. the soul and emotion .. I still cry .. we need to be sending this video everywhere !!
Top five favorite Elvis is a difficult choice , but I'll go with....... 1. If I can Dream 2. The Wonder of You 3. Welcome To My World. 4. Hurt 5. Crying in the Chapel
Say brother..you have been enriched..this song gives hope to us all..I enjoyed your raw emotion and thank you for wanting to spread understanding..tolerance and forgiveness..and peace to all..You arent heavy..you are my brother..
My favorite Elvis song .. he’s so amazing .. he did this after Martin Luther King Jr and Bobby Kennedy were assassinated .. they said he wept after those two died .. Elvis loves everyone !! ❤️🙏
I was always an Elvis fan thanks to my older brother ... I was 15 when I watched this "comeback special" as it was first broadcast and while I love the entire show- arguably Elvis at his peak- this song grabbed me by my soul and never let go. I still have the vinyl soundtrack to the show. This was in my opinion the most powerful song Elvis ever did. You can feel his heart and passion in every second of the song. He had his troubles with fame as many do, but at the core he was a sensitive, decent man. And there was a reason they called him The King. R.I.P.
His manager said Elvis doesn't sing songs like this ,but Elvis said wait let me try it ,and this song was written special for Elvis because he truly felt like this
Hey Bro. I give you props for your diligence in learning about Elvis. It's an incredible journey tou are on. I've been a fan since 1965. Elvis was one of the greatest human beings that ever walked the earth. I hope you are ready for the ride. He could perform literally every genre of music, and with so much passion and feelings. We makes you feel it!!! My picks for you: What now my love. 1973 Love me tender. Live 1970 Suspicious Minds. live 1970 American Trilogy. Live 1973 Hound Dog.the Milton Berle Show 1956
Some people who were mad because they couldn't control him started a rumor that he was racist. Nothing could be further from the truth. He was raised in poverty in the deep South in Mississippi, his mother worked as a domestic and his father as a tenant farmer. He attended black churches and hung out with black friends. There is a video out there something like "Elvis and the Black Community" where all of his friends from way back tell about their friendship with him.
I absolutely LOVE your reaction to this PRICELESS song. I’m with you…this world would be a much better place if there was no division and we could all just get along! Here’s a song I’m pretty certain you will love! Tim McGraw Humble and Kind
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Elvis' manager told him not to perform this song because it's too controversial. Elvis told him the only way he won't perform it is over his dead body. After this performance Elvis said he would never again record a song he didn't believe in. LONG LIVE THE KING.
His manager may have said that but his record company told him to not sing in the ghetto because it would ruin his career
@@eileenbaran7040 He still did anyway!
@@eileenbaran7040 he had to fight for that one too
@@eileenbaran7040 that tells you just how ignorant the people who have picking what music we "can listen to" for a decade are.
He was the King of Rock and Roll, to be remember for a thousand years. Can anyone name any music exec? Nope.
There's a reason why so many black entertainers liked Elvis. They knew the real man and not the lies spread about him throughout the black community.
Amen !
@Richard Aubergine Look on you tube. " Elvis a racist " ? Debunking an Urban legend .
This is the easiest way of explaining how this came about.
@Richard Aubergine The simple answer. >>> It was pushed by white racists that didn't like the fact that Elvis brought black style music to the forefront of entertainment.
@@Coolrockndad bullshit! It was pushed by Black Racists who dont like Anything White.
@@lewisclabough8305 OK Lewis do some reading and you'll fine it was white racists that didn't want black style music to become popular. Elvis probably more then anyone did what the racists were afraid of. It makes common sense if you think about it.
Elvis cried when informed about the assassination of Martin King Junior.
Elvis still to this day breaking people down with the Greatest voice to ever sing into a mic
50 plus years ago! The powers to be didn't want black and white unity so they spread lies, rumors to create hate. Why was this allowed to happen!!!! I agree with everything you are saying. God bless you
When they couldn't assassinate them they fed them drugs!! Peace beautiful people and keep your dignity. We are all in this together ❤
Song of the century! He believed every word! Unity, love & respect for one and another! This is Elvis! Thank you!
He didn't only sing the song.......he was the song!
You actually said before what the Rolling Stone Magazine wrote a few
years ago....."this is devinitely the best live performance ever.
His unbelivable voice and and his passion while singing the song will be unbeatable forever"!
Awesome reaction brother - it’s an iconic performance. He was special and his message was pure. That’s who he was as a person. I still don’t get the rumours around this man when everything he stood for supported unity and people as people not colours. Sweet reaction
PREACH IT BROTHER...I LOVE WHAT YOUR SAYING. OUR GOVERNMENT KEEPS US APART BUT ONE DAY WE WILL OVERCOME IT ALL.
Elvis grew up with black people. He grew up in complete poverty. He was raised to love all people. See Elvis and the black community.
Powerful voice, charisma, emocions, feelings, humility, everything God, gave this man! ❤️🙏
I agree , arguably the best live performance ever filmed by any artist. And yes this should be broadcast simultaneously around the world.
Oh YES!!! Definitely!!!
I felt your emotion ,Elvis had soul and a good heart and believed these words with all his heart ,we should play this song everyday for all the haters .Care for our fellow man ,we all matter equally !!!
That was one of his most mesmerizing performances ever. Elvis was amazing always.
Elvis only performed this song twice. This was the first time on a live TV Christmas special and the best version. It was mainly dedicated to MLK but also in 68 Bobby Kennedy was also sick assassinated and his thoughts were with him as well.
This isn't correct. He performed it 3 times just at the 68 special
I subscribed only because of your genuine reaction to Elvis. We got to stop believing the lies and rumours about him. When someone is great as Elvis was, people will always try to destroy his image. We got to stop the hate! And love each other. R.I.P Elvis and Martin Luther King 👑
Elvis was more than a handsome man, great singer and performer. He was a kind, polite and generous man. He wanted everyone to get along with everyone. We are all sisters and brothers. This performance was very emotional and meaningful for him. Glad you appreciated it.
I love your reaction. it so amazing. He left his heart on that stage. it needs to be played today....
You are right, Rah. I don't understand why anyone wouldn't just want to get along and enjoy ourselves together.
Imagine how effective Elvis could be today if he had lived. All the music. And his voice/message. Always non political. This was his personal tribute to MLK, who was assassinated in Elvis' hometown. Elvis was devastated and he insisted he sing this song to end his TV show as a tribute to MLK and the Kennedies also gunned down. Maybe the greatest performance of all time for a message song of this nature. Singer speaking to the people. Trying to heal a nation. Going against the grain. In a decade when assassinations were taking all the people's heroes down. THAT was BRAVE af. And the network wanted NOTHING to do with it and insisted Elvis NOT perform it on their airwaves. Elvis won that argument and thank God he did. He was one of a kind and the biggest proponent of peace and harmony in the music world that probably ever existed.
I agree this song should be played on ALL radio stations everyday
Elvis is one of the most recognized & famous people in music history, & no doubt, one of the most talented, however his heart & love for humanity, is his true legacy 💚💜💗💚💜 I wish with every fiber of my being, that his dream would come true right now!!!
one of the others is Hitler.
what's your point?
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425
Hitler's nazi socialist party reminds me of today's left wing democrat socialist party. Government control and anti-liberty. Way way over your head.
I am so impressed, hahahaha
"Not only the best Elvis performance I've seen, that's one of the best performances I think I've ever seen. "
Absolutely right. I'm so glad you re-uploaded this because it's one of the best reactions to If I Can Dream on this site. Every word you want to say is written on your face as Elvis sings. It's obvious that this song is really speaking to you. I must say, I really like the "copyright" insertions - they feel less intrusive than the pauses you guys have to do to avoid RUclips problems so thanks for doing that.
You were spot on about the tribute to Dr King origins - this is from his 1968 Comeback Special, as you noted, Elvis sang it with so much conviction and passion. He admired Dr King (some Elvis fans tend to claim that they were friends but there's no substantiated proof of this) and was devastated to hear of his murder. Such a shame that a song with a message first heard in 1968 remains too relevant today.
Sadly, If I Can Dream was a once in a lifetime song and performance from Elvis. He never performed it live again - a real shame because although he didn't sing many socially conscious songs, the few that he did still speak to the mess that the world is in today.
I'm also a big rap fan but I love all kinds of music. I hope you continue to enjoy checking out Elvis because during his 1954-1977 career, he sang just about every genre of music: from country to rock n roll, gospel, rhythm and blues, pop, soul and even funk. I really adore your heartfelt and deep reaction because I know you had your doubts about Elvis in the beginning. Take care.
A tribute from one King of Memphis to another. RIP Elvis, RIP MLK
Elvis - Walk A Mile In My Shoes
Some of the same message
This is his tribute to his good friend MLK. King's assassination touched Elvis deeply. They wanted him to do a Christmas song, but Elvis insisted on doing this one. When it was over, he went to his room and, in the fetal position, wept inconsolably. The other message song he sang was In The Ghetto.. He didn't write it, bit he grew up in a mixed impoverished section of town. Both songs are still very relevant some 50 years later. I pray for the day they become irrelevant.
There was a whole lot going on in our country at this time in 1968. Civil Rights protests, anti Vietnam war protests, getting the daily "Body Count" each night during the news, and then two months before this special was recorded Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated not far from Elvis' home in Memphis, TN and then Robert F Kennedy was assassinated in a Hotel in California just two weeks before this special was recorded. It felt like we were tearing apart as a country! This song was directly inspired by Dr. Kings "I Have A Dream" speech that he delivered in Washington DC in 1963 and was written at Elvis' request specifically to close this special.
Elvis became every song he sang, body and soul. You just saw his voice and his soul.
Love the reaction bro👍 Now that you’ve seen Elvis as the Artist, Performer and an Entertainer, If you love this you’ll love Elvis and the Black Community 👍
He's already reacted to the " ' Black Community " doc.
Sincere reaction to an extremely sad but real song 👏 And how sad is it that this song is still relatable to this day? Elvis grew up in poverty, his father was in prison for 6 years so he and his mother lived in a shack - dirt poor - they depended on others for food. He grew up playing with all different races but mainly in the black community - he loved to go to the local church and sing gospel with the choir. Elvis himself was part Native American - he didn't see colour, he saw people. A true Gentleman who never forgot his roots. A rare, unique & truly special talent.
8 months
this bullshit of him being part American Indian is absolute bull shit.
It was proven to be a myth.
His father was German and his mother a British subject.
In order for that to happen it would have to be after Elvis was born.
You Elvis fans are delusional.
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 including Welsh, Scottish, German and Cherokee
@@jfterrell cherokee is a myth and it was proven by genealogists
but you Elvis fans believe in the invisible army so anything is plausible with you folk.
hey, but don't be too hard on your own ignorance after all it's what makes America great!
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 and his mama was born in Mississippi and died in Memphis, she was British. We’re you even alive before Elvis passed? You keep posting everywhere like he’s your personal nemesis.
We're ALL brothers and sisters in Christ. We can't allow government to keep causing division amongst humanity. We have to remember that we are until God's return still in a battle against evil in this world. God Bless brother and stay safe👍
young people need to write songs like this, to send a message to their fellow young people
Too busy singing about women's arses.
why should they?
All of the young people in America only know one thing, WAR!!!
it's what you preach!!
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425
War?
Look around the world. Communist China, etc....there's hate and war all around the world. Yet you only mention the USA?
Looks like you are poorly educated.
Oh zappa fan, are you back in your Element boring people? Hahahaha, hahahaha
Awesome Song I put it in its own class. Advanced and ahead of its time.
And this was sung Live! No auto tuning or anything- Just Elvis pouring his heart out!
No it's prerecorded and put at the end of the tv special the 68 comeback special
@@ianraymondback it was sung in front of the live studio audience. He did rehearsal while audience was their Live.
YOUR REACTION & COMMENTS WERE AS POWERFUL AS ELVIS'S SONG. RESPECT
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This was a tribute to Dr King's death in Memphis where Elvis lived in 1968. This is powerful. This is my favorite by Elvis. 2. This time you gave me a mountain..3. Burning Love 4. In the ghetto 5. Trilogy...Loved your reaction.❤️
It's his most powerful performance ever he put all his heart and soul you're so right it should be played today he's the Goat thank you yes it was in defication to M L King and R F Kennedy who were both assinated in 68 thank you stay safe 😷✌👏 it was also for all those lives lost in the Vietnam war that's what the red scarf stood for
What a voice... What a message.
"If I Can Dream" , written by Walter Earl Brown most notable for its direct quotations of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech. The song was published by Elvis Presley's music publishing company Gladys Music, Inc. It was recorded by Presley in June 1968, just two months after King's assassination. The recording was first released to the public as the finale of Presley's '68 Comeback Special.
Brown was asked to write a song to replace "I'll Be Home for Christmas" as the grand finale on NBC's "Elvis", 1968 . Knowing about Presley’s fondness for Martin Luther King Jr., and about his devastation related to his then-recent assassination, he wrote "If I Can Dream" with Presley in mind.
I have heard/watched this song more times than I can remember, and I still cry every time. You're right, Rah, it is still just as relevant today as it was in 1968. I grew up watching and listening to Elvis and I learned right away that he was a man for ALL people, no matter our color. I'm still waiting and hoping for his dream to come true and I'll never give up. Thank you so much for doing your reaction to this. Love from Illinois.
There have been and still are many Elvis impersonators.... some with amazing voices, but I've yet to see any of them really match Elvis. And we're talking from the millions and millions of people inspired by him. The man had a powerful and great voice.
Truly a heartfelt and beautiful reaction, I'm so glad that you watched it. It was, I think his most iconic performance, the emotions and feelings that came out in that song, we're almost visceral, it was a God gifted performance and he meant every word... he wanted it to have an impact and he wanted to speak from his heart.
its such a strong message and you can tell he felt every word to his core.. what a tragic ending so soon in his life, I wonder how much more he could have given us.. He had a beautiful caring heart.. RIP Elvis
Amen! Thank you for loving this song. Elvis was the best in his time.
There needs to be more people in this world like You. I love you brother
Elvis puts emotion into everything he sings ...listen to 'An American Triology '...How Great Thou Art
Nawh, Elvis was gone in the Spirit ! He ain't neeever sung this powerful before! Anointed performance!
He put his heart & soul into that song! His tribute to MLK!!! 😁
I never get tired of hearing this song and performance!
He was an awesome human being.
Imo, that performance was the greatest by anyone. Ever. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
This song makes me very emotional. I tear up every time because I wish life could be as Elvis painted it with such passion in this song. Thank you for reacting to it. I could see how it touched you too. This should be the National Anthem...and not the crap about bombs bursting in air. War mongers created songs like that to keep us all in a war mindset....and life should not be about that. It should be about the love of each other worldwide.....but instead sadly the world is wearing masks for no reason other than the mainstream news keeps everyone living in fear. It's a control game...and has now become a business for the rich evil elite who are running the show. We all need to hug each other....and not do what these creeps say to pretend to keep us safe. Every single thing they have told us to do is to kill our natural immune system. All that mask does is make healthy people sick by breathing their own carbon dioxide. Sorry for rambling. Great job and you really showed your heart her as Elvis did.
PLease don't bring that insane political bullshit here. Elvis would have hated that.
@@laurawilloughby4000 nice 👍🏼
Elvis would have loved these beautiful reactions
Great reaction!! ❤️ Stijl as relevant now as it was then
Love your reaction and its true real!👏 He sang this at 3am in the morning, very few people around. He broke down crying after (according to Joe Esposito) and there was no way he wasnt gonna sing this his way! He is missed and Right on Rah! Keep on keepin on.!
Pure talent.. no auto tune or special effects.. that's why Elvis is a legend (he didn't like to be called King).
His manager told him not to performance this song because it was very controversial, Elvis did it anyway, he was an advocate to blacks and was raised in a black church. He was real in his love and had courage.
The KING. you can feel the passion and feeling. It’s speechless
More Elvis please 💕💕💕💕
I was a very young child when dr. King got assassinated and I can get guarantee you there were a lot of tears in my house. In fact my allergies are acting up right now. Thanks for covering this and yeah when Elvis first got the news about the assassination, he was filming a movie and they had to shut down the production for a day because he went into a back room and curled up in a little ball and cried for hours.
I saw this on the big screen in 1970..it was amazing..you need to listen to american trilogy as well...Elvis is the king..x
Love seeing how that moved you! Elvis cared so much for people and human rights. I agree...the best performance of any song!
Be well and peace back at you.
Elvis put his whole heart and soul in his songs. He wanted this world to be a better place Elvis forever and always ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏
He sang this as a tribute to Dr. King... who he had huge respect for.
For those who may not know this,
Elvis was raised in & accepted by the black church near his home & was a part of the church choir.
His favorite music was gospel & his only grammy awards were for his gospel recordings.. he was famous for hours before or after his concerts for just going to the piano & singing song after song in praise.
Elvis made all humans one color and stitched every heart together with this one song.
I agree with you. Best Elvis performance ever. And yes… this song needs to be everywhere. I can’t stop listening to it. Thank you for a beautiful and honest reaction.
5 top Elvis Videos--- What Now My Love....American Trilogy....You Gave Me a Mountain....all from Aloha From Hawaii 1973......Suspicious Minds 1970......Mean Woman Blues 1957.....Tomorrow they will be different!!!!! How Great Thou Art 1972 live version...(Sorry...hard to stop) Thanks again....I'm here in Atlanta
Good choices! And you can add "you've lost that loving feeling, (Elvis's version)
@@lewisclabough8305 Yes that's a Geat one!!!!...Oh I could add so many. Always depends on my mood for the day.
@@lewisclabough8305 he already did a reaction to You've Lost that Loving Feeling.
My late grandfather Mutt McCord played drums with Elvis in 1957 in Sheffield Alabama. I'm still here born and raised where FAME Studios and Muscle Shoals Sound Studios are still making music 🥁🎶✌
You said it. This need to be played everyday. I watch a lot of reaction video. I love when the listener hears and feels the song. Elvis' song had.a strong meaning then and now.
Waving his arm like he did in this song He was willing the message with all his might,. 😌🙏🏼💕
bridge over troubled water from 1970, is brilliant.
I first heard this song about a week ago and I can't stop listening to it. I've never been touched by a song this much. It's beautiful. There's no words for it. Walk hand in hand is what we should do. The glimmer of hope is enough. Just dream baby. Rip King Jr and the king
Elvis was ahead of his time.
The racist rumor started in 1958 by a reporter who interviewed Elvis in 1958 at a venue where Elvis never played. When Elvis was confronted about the rumor his reaction was anyone who knows me know I would never make a derogatory statement about the black community. Elvis lived and breathed black culture growing up. Yet the the rumor persists at a time when Elvis wasn’t around to defend himself. If anyone has any doubt please check a video called “Elvis and the black community”
Elvis was color blind when it came to people. Listen to the people who knew him rather than unsubstantiated rumors.
Love your reaction to this song it is a beautiful song it was in honor of Martin Luther King he loves this song so much and it was such a special song to him he only sang it twice that I know of and both times on the comeback concert
I believe Elvis like Martin Luther King was an emissary from another realm of love and brotherhood. Some people are just too good, too pure and true to last very long, but their life and their message echoes through the ages!
I agree! I’ve made this comment about Elvis, Freddie Mercury…. all the greats who died young. It was like they were too precious for earth or something, idk ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
We need this song right NOW!! This song should be played at every major event!! At every protest!! The night MLK was murdered Elvis cried!! Hell I cried too a lil white kid who loved MLK at a young age!! Somehow we all need to come together a lil love can only help!!! For the same God who made me made everyone!!! Put a lil love, compassion, understanding in your heart!!!💕💕💕🛸🛸🛸🙏🙏🙏👽👽👽
LOVE IT‼️ I love his strong sultry voice..It gave me goosebumps..He saang with such passion from his soul..Powerful message❤️
Terrific!!! Thank you for reacting to this great song, person, and singer.
Elvis IS GODS MASTERPIECE to MANKIND. love my Elvis. RIP Baby. see you in Heaven. still soooo sad your Not Here. Diane from chicago.
This man was the best singer ever
Elvis was not only an entertainer he was an entertainer for everyone no matter the skin color. He grew up as a lot of us southern white boys did and never understood the problems until the adults taught us different and that really includes all races. We still have a way to go but we're slowly getting there. One things for sure we can all agree on great soulful singers which i grew up listening too. Sam Cooke...Percy Sledge were 2 of my favs along with Elvis and I still listen to their music. I'll be happy when both races stop color coding their friends and just include everyone as their friends. Thats when we'll all be able to turn the corner. Turn the damn tv off and listen to Elvis he's a lot better than cnn or fox has ever had to offer us all.
i had to come back and watch this again.. YES I AGREE WITH YOU WE SHOULD BECOME ONE ... MOST POWERFUL SONG I HAVE EVER HEARD....AMEN
Glad to hear from you again. You're one of my favorite Elvis reactors but there's a lot of time in between. You're always succinct in what you say so you're always compelling. You touched all the bases with this song.
There's a lot of favorite songs: from his rock'n'roll days the Mean Woman Blues video is great, from his soulful album, From Elvis in Memphis, the song Only the Strong Survive is outstanding, and from Vegas 70, Polk Salad Annie is a lot of fun.
Elvis meant every word he loved every race
YES 🙌 LET'S DO IT...FOR ELVIS! Let's let his dream...come TRUE!🙏
Love to hear Elvis sing “ In The Ghetto “ he sang this song in the sixties !
He is singing Dr Kings dream. This song was dedicated to Dr King.
You said it that this song is more relevant than ever !! Best performance ever .. the soul and emotion .. I still cry .. we need to be sending this video everywhere !!
Top five favorite Elvis is a difficult choice , but I'll go with.......
1. If I can Dream
2. The Wonder of You
3. Welcome To My World.
4. Hurt
5. Crying in the Chapel
top five that is hard lets see we can make the morning/ let us pray/ forever my darling / i believe/ now or never
Say brother..you have been enriched..this song gives hope to us all..I enjoyed your raw emotion and thank you for wanting to spread understanding..tolerance and forgiveness..and peace to all..You arent heavy..you are my brother..
As a old white dude in Mississippi I agree & I’m with you brother.
Loved this reaction!, and I agree with everything you said. First video I’ve seen of yours.. Subscribed 👏
Thank u and welcome!! 💯
My favorite Elvis song .. he’s so amazing .. he did this after Martin Luther King Jr and Bobby Kennedy were assassinated .. they said he wept after those two died .. Elvis loves everyone !! ❤️🙏
Great reaction and so many agree with you ..if only we could have peace.this is a powerful. Message to everyone.. let's get along and be nice.
Wonderful reaction and truthfully spoken 👍
I was always an Elvis fan thanks to my older brother ... I was 15 when I watched this "comeback special" as it was first broadcast and while I love the entire show- arguably Elvis at his peak- this song grabbed me by my soul and never let go. I still have the vinyl soundtrack to the show. This was in my opinion the most powerful song Elvis ever did. You can feel his heart and passion in every second of the song. He had his troubles with fame as many do, but at the core he was a sensitive, decent man.
And there was a reason they called him The King.
R.I.P.
His manager said Elvis doesn't sing songs like this ,but Elvis said wait let me try it ,and this song was written special for Elvis because he truly felt like this
I am 51 years old and was raised on the radio ,listening to Elvis.
Hey Bro. I give you props for your diligence in learning about Elvis. It's an incredible journey tou are on. I've been a fan since 1965. Elvis was one of the greatest human beings that ever walked the earth. I hope you are ready for the ride. He could perform literally every genre of music, and with so much passion and feelings.
We makes you feel it!!!
My picks for you:
What now my love. 1973
Love me tender. Live 1970
Suspicious Minds. live 1970
American Trilogy. Live 1973
Hound Dog.the Milton Berle Show 1956
Hi, I love your reaction Elvis the king of rock' 👋🇨🇦
Some people who were mad because they couldn't control him started a rumor that he was racist. Nothing could be further from the truth. He was raised in poverty in the deep South in Mississippi, his mother worked as a domestic and his father as a tenant farmer. He attended black churches and hung out with black friends. There is a video out there something like "Elvis and the Black Community" where all of his friends from way back tell about their friendship with him.
From Fort Worth, Texas. Elvis, In the Ghetto, Glory Hallelujah, Even So, Suspicious Minds & Take my Hand.
I absolutely LOVE your reaction to this PRICELESS song. I’m with you…this world would be a much better place if there was no division and we could all just get along!
Here’s a song I’m pretty certain you will love!
Tim McGraw
Humble and Kind
There is one race, the human race!!!! We are all brothers and sisters. Elvis knew that and lived that. ✝️🙏🙏✝️💞🎶🎶🎶🎶💞