This song was written for his 68 tv special which he requested to do because of MLK's assassination. Elvis wanted to make a statement and a tribute. He was a pioneer in Racial unity during those turmoil times
@DCH1960 I think with this new Elvis movie out in the public eye with a reissued boost of popularity to his 68' version of this song, sent out through social media and music/video streaming platforms would be the way to go, instead of repackaging with someone new that most people could care less about. Being a legendary icon and a voice from the past...he could 'speak' to today's generation. But someone has to have the means and will to do something like that
@@antonioborriello5287 Here's the problem. Today's left-wing democrat party, IS literally spreading lies about elvis presley, simply because he was white. In order for there to be real peace and unity, the left-wing must be rejected. Think about it? ONLY left-wing democrats lie about and insult elvis presley. That's very very revealing.
@@antonioborriello5287 100% correct. Elvis's soul depth and diversity allowed him to become the bridge between black and white. The problem is, today's left-wing democrat party lies about everything and anything, including elvis presley. Anyone who continues to vote for these corrupt left-wing democrats, is themselves, deeply and utterly brainwashed by bullshit propaganda.
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 posicionamiento político abiertamente hacia la igualdad y practicando con ,por ejemplo ,sus músicos ,coristas ,a los que exigía se tratarán como iguales.El camino,sea el que sea ,se hace andando y él tránsito en el camino por los derechos de igualdad entre seres humanos.
The scarf he wore here was for the men that died in Vietnam war. He was passionate about the military because he served 2 years in the army in Germany. No one could sing like him. Beautiful man also.
"If a man has a dream" Speaking /singing of MLK .Elvis grew up with black friends. I have a friend who is elderly and he would come and play basketball with her brothers. Her mother asked, "Who is that white boy out there with your brothers?" She said "His name is Elvis and they are friends mama." Her mother said ,"Who would name their boy Elvis. What kind of name is that?" Her mom would give Elvis , who was extremely poor , bananas to take home. His mom Gladys made him a banana sandwich and the famous banana sandwich was born. He included peanut butter later. I am old enough to remember him well. He was a advocate for the black people in Memphis which made some people very angry. He didn't care who got mad. Many a time a single black mother would have a brand new Cadillac parked in her driveway as a gift from Elvis. He had demons but he was one sweet , kind , generous, caring man. A tribute to his mother who allowed him to choose friends. Elvis we need to remember grew up in a Jim Crow south. So for him to have friends who were black and sing in a black church as a youth was a brave young man indeed.
Elvis at his time was the first major artest to have sisters singing back ground for him, when told at one of his concerts that he was welcome but not the sisters he told them then you don't want me either... Man standing tall when the world around him was the ones in the dark.... Blessings
Dude has been gone 50 years almost and still has hundreds of millions fans that love and adore him facts, this was done right after MLK was assassinated in his hometown of Memphis, it meant a lot to him coming up in the deep south impoverished like myself we have a lot in common Elvis and I I made friends with Black people at the turn of segregation my generation was the first to experience it some jumped in but most rejected it like still today it’s just under cover but if I have a dream like Elvis and Martin Luther King it is that my brothers could walk hand-in-hand not looking at the skin tone but the content of the character
After Elvis recorded this song over and over in the studio he lay down on the floor and cried and cried!!! He felt the power of the message of this so strongly. Pls make sure you watch the 2022 movie by Baz Luhrmann called "Elvis" starring Austin Butler as Elvis and Tom Hanks as his manager Tom Parker. You will understand much more .
1 of the greatest performances ever captured on a camera...this one and his final performance unchained melody. Puts absolutely everything he can muster into them. You can tell he is about to bring it when the words "out there in the dark" come put towards the end.
There was slavery in the 1860s but not in the 1960s. So slavery no, but segregation yes. Dr Martin Luther King led the Civil Rights Movement in the 60s. This song was to honor Dr King who had recently been killed. Elvis the King of Rock n Roll and Reverend Martin Luther King had deep respect for each other
This song was done in honor of Martin Luther King.. Elvis was deeply affected by the death of Martin Luther King.. and saying this song in his honor. Afterwards Elvis went backstage and wept
I can never listen to the song without crying because there's so much hatred in the world and judgment I'm so tired of people hating each other because of color and race it's hard for me because I love everyone just like Elvis did Elvis grew up in the ghetto and went to a black church and sang gospel he had an insane love for black people
O my precious brothers! Elvis knew, as did Dr King, the candle beckoning in the darkness is the love of Jesus! He is the only answer! (Please try to learn about the history, good and bad, of our great country! Before they wipe it all out) love you!
You should check out some of his other performances from his 68 Comeback special. Check out some when he is wearing black leather. This song was written for Elvis, because he was upset about MLKs assassination in April 1968.
Thank you for your reactoon! Please consider these songs, Bridge over troubled waters You gave me a mountain You'll never walk alone What now my live In the Ghetto My way Polk salad Annie Walk a mile in my shoes Trying to get to you (68 special wearing black leather outfit) Elvis and the black community that echo will never die, part 1 and 2 Documentary
It's very disheartening that Elvis was rumored to be a racist. Couldn't be further than the truth. And the schmuck who wrote the article in Jet magazine was a white man 🙄 if you haven't yet, please check out Elvis and The Black Community, That Echo will never die. It's very informative. Keep doin whatcha doin cause your doin a great job ❤️
Actually it was in a tabloid called The Sepia. Jet Magazine debunked it by interviewing Elvis and convinced that he didn't say it. That it was a lie. Jet defended him.
It's laughable to me . He grew up dirt poor in a mainly black part of Tupelo. All his school friends were black & attending black churches gave him his lifelong love of Gospel. Also, his Great Great Grandma on his Mom Gladys's side was Cherokee American Indian. There are b/w pics of her online, in native dress.
@Shannon White: The article about Elvis was a lie. It's also been known for a long time that it was a lie. Friends say Elvis was shocked when he heard the lie.
Louie Robinson's interview with Elvis "The truth about that Elvis Presley rumor." (Jet Magazine, August 1957) interview should have been on the cover. The most famous entertainer during those times giving admiration and credit especially to Fats Domino. They did that rumor after "rock and roll phenomenon cracked Memphis's segregation laws. 1956) Memphis World news, and the 56 and 57 WDIA Goodwill Revue where Rufus Thomas brought him on the stage, and he thanked his friend BB King "thanks man for all of those early lessons you gave me." (Tri-state Defender 1956). Even In Bobby Wilson talks about his father Jackie Wilson and Elvis Presley relationship, interview he mentioned that Elvis was around some of the legends but they didn't really report on it. Those Ernest Withers pictures of Elvis with other legends should have been pushed out more. Can't change the past, but it would have given some early pioneers more recognition back then.
Great song. Slavery was abolished in 1865. This concert was in 1968. 103 years after slavery was abolished. 1968 was the height of the civil rights movement. I think you probably meant to say segregation. Either way elvis is a good musical journey to take.
I hope he meant segregation. If he actually thinks slavery was still happening in 1968 then we need to seriously look at the school system and what they are teaching!
Elvis grew up in segregation, tupelo MS, he had to go to an all white school but he would go to the neighborhood black church with his friends and get up and sing and dance with the choir and such. His best friend was interviewed for the upcoming movie, you should hear what he says about Elvis and the person he was.
@@investit517 The problem is today's left wing democrat party, which spreads lies about elvis presley, simply because he was white. I study politics and history. And yes, the biggest threat to peace and unity today, IS the left-wing party.
Would like to see you react to "Elvis Presley and the Black Community" It's a 15 minute documentary with comments from Al Green, Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, Sammy Davis jr. and other friends of his. You'll also see how bad the racism was back then and what Elvis did to help open doors for Black performers.
I love the history of this song because it was the day after Bobby Kennedy was shot and just a few months prior to this MLK was assassinated. Elvis knew MLK so he made this song reflecting MLKs I had a dream speech.
This song is a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr,and Robert Kennedy, they both were murdered in 1968 Rip Elvis, Martin Luther King Jr, and Robert Kennedy,🌹👍💪🙏
Elvis was brought up poor in a small town in Mississippi, and later moved to Memphis. He had a twin sister that died at birth, and his mom died while he was serving in the military. At that time, there were White Churches and Black Churches - and Elvis preferred the Black Churches and even joined the Chorus. One of those Pastors said that when Elvis joined the Chorus, he just kind of blossomed above everyone else. Due to his affiliation with some Blacks at that time, he did suffer resentment from certain Whites. This song here was a dedication to MLK who was murdered in Memphis, and certainly Elvis must have been effected by that incident. When MLK was in Prime Time leading that Civil Rights Movement, Muhammed Ali was in his Boxing Prime and he used that stage to also speak on Civil Rights. One time Ali was in the audience of an Elvis concert, and when Elvis noticed him, he let the audience know...."FOLKS! That man is THE GREATEST!" The fans cheered. Ali replied, "No, man... YOU ARE THE GREATEST!" On a different occasion, Elvis had a special Silk Boxing Robe made for Muhammed Ali. One of Ali's opponents said to Elvis when he saw him, "Hey, that's a nice robe you made for HIM. Why don't you make one for me?" Elvis replied, "Sorry, you're not the champ!"
Search RUclips for “Elvis and the Black Community - that echo shall never die” - Parts 1 & 2. Elvis was born & raised in poor, primarily black neighborhoods in Tupelo, MS & Memphis, TN. He sang gospel at a Black Baptist Church in Memphis while in high school. He was into gospel, soul, jazz as well as rock & roll.
The song was actually written as a protest song after Dr King and Jack and Bobby Kennedy were assassinated he thought why were the people who were trying to bring us together the ones being targeted
It was a tribute to MLK and Bobby Kennedy who were both assassinated within months of each other and he wore the red tie to symbolize the senseless blood loss in Vietnam.
Damn you cut off the ending which is so important. Right where you cut it off oh, he says thank you, good night, and he is visibly exhausted, like he's about to collapse. He put so much into this song. It's funny that you guys mentioned it initially that it sounded like a Christmas song because it's the finale of his 1968 Comeback Special on TV and they wanted him to finish with a Christmas song that he insisted on doing this tribute to his friend doctor King who had recently been assassinated. When Elvis first got the news of that assassination, he was on the set of a movie he was filming and they had to cancel production for that day because Elvis went into a back room and curled up into a ball and just cried for hours. But yeah, thanks for reacting to this!
Elvis was black it just happen his skin color was white. he had alot of soul, when he was a kid he hing out at a place called the shake rag. prolly where he picked up some of his talents.
One thing I realize--during this time, the media...popular culture...(whoever?) did not believe that a musician had the right to make political statements. Entertainers were just supposed to entertain us and keep their opinions to themselves. The Beatles faced the same issues--when they were questioned about the Vietnam War...about lots of things, they gave their opinions freely and were shot down for it (by conservatives). So for Elvis to do this was unexpected, risky. Now we take this freedom of speech for granted, but entertainers still face this issue to some extent. When they express a controversial opinion, some of their followers will type--"I just unfollowed you." And now celebrities have become preemptive about it, saying, "Hey, if you can't stand up for [this] I don't want you to follow me anyway. BYE."
Please react to Elvis: “In The Ghetto!” ruclips.net/video/2Ox1Tore9nw/видео.html Similar in many ways to this songs message about equality, with “In The Ghetto,” he too sings about social conscious issues that we unfortunately still all go through today. You will definitely see, and pick up on, his personal connection to this tune…As he grew up poor in one of the poorest areas in the south! Also, it’s just nice to know that during this time and era, he didn’t HAVE to sing about something like this!!!
Are you aware that when Elvis was 9 years old and it was the time of segregation he use to climb over the separation barriers in protest at his local cinema to sit with the Black people because even at that very young age he would not have that he was dead against racism !
OH my god,, did you hear that young man say that in 1960s slavery was still going on??? ,,, MY GOD MAN,,, A mind is a terrible thing to waste,,, and I bet his parents are not any smarter. and it's obvious that education means absolutely nothing to his family.
Don't be cruel. To that young man 1960 seems like 200 years ago. I have a dream that folks will learn how to be civil. If I can Dream. This is just the kind of thing that happens when our schools don't do a good job. Has nothing to do with "smart." It is obvious that you have no understanding or empathy.
No slavery, civil war!!! The democrats had the SOUTHERN STATES JIM CROW LAWS!!! Separated people!! ELVIS was hated by the south's white men... ALL THE WOMEN EVERYWHERE LOVED HIM
could have been really nice if you would have controlled yourselves & just let it run through uninterrupted - and w-no talking over his singing!! if you have comments, write them down on a piece of paper & talk AFTERWARDS! btw, he finished w- Thank you, goodnight - but you cut it off.
You guys need to learn about American history first. No slavery in the 1960s. But there was Martin Luther King and the Civil rights movement. Elvis was born dirt poor in tupelo, he sang "black" music and was discriminated against for it.
This song was written for his 68 tv special which he requested to do because of MLK's assassination. Elvis wanted to make a statement and a tribute. He was a pioneer in Racial unity during those turmoil times
@DCH1960 I think with this new Elvis movie out in the public eye with a reissued boost of popularity to his 68' version of this song, sent out through social media and music/video streaming platforms would be the way to go, instead of repackaging with someone new that most people could care less about. Being a legendary icon and a voice from the past...he could 'speak' to today's generation. But someone has to have the means and will to do something like that
@@antonioborriello5287
Here's the problem.
Today's left-wing democrat party, IS literally spreading lies about elvis presley, simply because he was white.
In order for there to be real peace and unity, the left-wing must be rejected.
Think about it?
ONLY left-wing democrats lie about and insult elvis presley. That's very very revealing.
He was a pioneer in Racial unity during those turmoil times
Oh really? Tell me how he did this?
@@antonioborriello5287
100% correct.
Elvis's soul depth and diversity allowed him to become the bridge between black and white.
The problem is, today's left-wing democrat party lies about everything and anything, including elvis presley.
Anyone who continues to vote for these corrupt left-wing democrats, is themselves, deeply and utterly brainwashed by bullshit propaganda.
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 posicionamiento político abiertamente hacia la igualdad y practicando con ,por ejemplo ,sus músicos ,coristas ,a los que exigía se tratarán como iguales.El camino,sea el que sea ,se hace andando y él tránsito en el camino por los derechos de igualdad entre seres humanos.
The scarf he wore here was for the men that died in Vietnam war. He was passionate about the military because he served 2 years in the army in Germany. No one could sing like him. Beautiful man also.
"If a man has a dream" Speaking /singing of MLK .Elvis grew up with black friends. I have a friend who is elderly and he would come and play basketball with her brothers. Her mother asked, "Who is that white boy out there with your brothers?" She said "His name is Elvis and they are friends mama." Her mother said ,"Who would name their boy Elvis. What kind of name is that?" Her mom would give Elvis , who was extremely poor , bananas to take home. His mom Gladys made him a banana sandwich and the famous banana sandwich was born. He included peanut butter later. I am old enough to remember him well. He was a advocate for the black people in Memphis which made some people very angry. He didn't care who got mad. Many a time a single black mother would have a brand new Cadillac parked in her driveway as a gift from Elvis. He had demons but he was one sweet , kind , generous, caring man. A tribute to his mother who allowed him to choose friends. Elvis we need to remember grew up in a Jim Crow south. So for him to have friends who were black and sing in a black church as a youth was a brave young man indeed.
Elvis was the world's first superstar and he is still the greatest legend ever. No one will ever replace this man.thank you
KING of music
All my brother's walk hand in hand ✊🏿✊🏻🇬🇧 fantastic track 🖤🤍👍
Thank you for sharing this beautiful song. Now if the world would make this dream come true ❤️
Facts
Amen!
Elvis at his time was the first major artest to have sisters singing back ground for him, when told at one of his concerts that he was welcome but not the sisters he told them then you don't want me either... Man standing tall when the world around him was the ones in the dark.... Blessings
BULLSHIT!!!
This was a few months after MLK was shot…….It was Elvis’s tribute to him.
Beautiful song! So glad you are introducing Elvis to another generation!! After all these years Elvis has more and more fans!! Much love, Elvis!!
You can hear soul is his voice. Temptations, James brown . It's all in there
Dude has been gone 50 years almost and still has hundreds of millions fans that love and adore him facts, this was done right after MLK was assassinated in his hometown of Memphis, it meant a lot to him coming up in the deep south impoverished like myself we have a lot in common Elvis and I I made friends with Black people at the turn of segregation my generation was the first to experience it some jumped in but most rejected it like still today it’s just under cover but if I have a dream like Elvis and Martin Luther King it is that my brothers could walk hand-in-hand not looking at the skin tone but the content of the character
Masterful!!! Beautiful message!! I wish we humans could all come together make this earth a better place for all!!!
I pray for unity of all people . I have that same dream .
After Elvis recorded this song over and over in the studio he lay down on the floor and cried and cried!!! He felt the power of the message of this so strongly. Pls make sure you watch the 2022 movie by Baz Luhrmann called "Elvis" starring Austin Butler as Elvis and Tom Hanks as his manager Tom Parker. You will understand much more .
My goodness this song is unbeaviable if only we had peace ✌️ we are all joined as one love and light xxx
Great from the greatest!!!⚡⚡⚡❤❤❤🇫🇮
1 of the greatest performances ever captured on a camera...this one and his final performance unchained melody. Puts absolutely everything he can muster into them. You can tell he is about to bring it when the words "out there in the dark" come put towards the end.
I love it when younger generations hear the good music we had back in the day! And they actually like it!
Yes! Keep sharing this beautiful protest song with everyone!
My man Elvis beautiful inside and out
There was slavery in the 1860s but not in the 1960s. So slavery no, but segregation yes. Dr Martin Luther King led the Civil Rights Movement in the 60s. This song was to honor Dr King who had recently been killed. Elvis the King of Rock n Roll and Reverend Martin Luther King had deep respect for each other
The king,The Voice❤
This song was done in honor of Martin Luther King.. Elvis was deeply affected by the death of Martin Luther King.. and saying this song in his honor. Afterwards Elvis went backstage and wept
I can never listen to the song without crying because there's so much hatred in the world and judgment I'm so tired of people hating each other because of color and race it's hard for me because I love everyone just like Elvis did
Elvis grew up in the ghetto and went to a black church and sang gospel he had an insane love for black people
Makes me cry every time. Listed to it every day to remind myself of what this world could and should be.
O my precious brothers! Elvis knew, as did Dr King, the candle beckoning in the darkness is the love of Jesus! He is the only answer! (Please try to learn about the history, good and bad, of our great country! Before they wipe it all out) love you!
Amazing song! Thanks for this song, please do more ELVIS reactions.
Elvis and the black community is about a 14 min mini documentary…check it out.
why? it should be named Elvis and a few black people that met him.
You should check out some of his other performances from his 68 Comeback special. Check out some when he is wearing black leather. This song was written for Elvis, because he was upset about MLKs assassination in April 1968.
My mom and I were big Elvis fans and when he came out wering that Black leather outfit we were estactic. He looked awesome!!
Check out in the ghetto from the 1970 concert at the International Hotel in Las Vegas.
Thank you for your reactoon!
Please consider these songs,
Bridge over troubled waters
You gave me a mountain
You'll never walk alone
What now my live
In the Ghetto
My way
Polk salad Annie
Walk a mile in my shoes
Trying to get to you (68 special wearing black leather outfit)
Elvis and the black community that echo will never die, part 1 and 2 Documentary
It's very disheartening that Elvis was rumored to be a racist. Couldn't be further than the truth. And the schmuck who wrote the article in Jet magazine was a white man 🙄 if you haven't yet, please check out Elvis and The Black Community, That Echo will never die. It's very informative. Keep doin whatcha doin cause your doin a great job ❤️
Actually it was in a tabloid called The Sepia. Jet Magazine debunked it by interviewing Elvis and convinced that he didn't say it. That it was a lie. Jet defended him.
It's laughable to me . He grew up dirt poor in a mainly black part of Tupelo. All his school friends were black & attending black churches gave him his lifelong love of Gospel. Also, his Great Great Grandma on his Mom Gladys's side was Cherokee American Indian. There are b/w pics of her online, in native dress.
@Shannon White: The article about Elvis was a lie. It's also been known for a long time that it was a lie. Friends say Elvis was shocked when he heard the lie.
Louie Robinson's interview with Elvis "The truth about that Elvis Presley rumor." (Jet Magazine, August 1957) interview should have been on the cover. The most famous entertainer during those times giving admiration and credit especially to Fats Domino. They did that rumor after "rock and roll phenomenon cracked Memphis's segregation laws. 1956) Memphis World news, and the 56 and 57 WDIA Goodwill Revue where Rufus Thomas brought him on the stage, and he thanked his friend BB King "thanks man for all of those early lessons you gave me." (Tri-state Defender 1956). Even In Bobby Wilson talks about his father Jackie Wilson and Elvis Presley relationship, interview he mentioned that Elvis was around some of the legends but they didn't really report on it. Those Ernest Withers pictures of Elvis with other legends should have been pushed out more. Can't change the past, but it would have given some early pioneers more recognition back then.
@@thomaspgreen6302 Amen!
Ahead of his time we can all take a lesson let us always be brothers and sisters
grow up! ahead of his time. give me break.
Thanks for listening.
Still great. Half a century later. Gonna be great, another half a century.
Facts
Great song. Slavery was abolished in 1865. This concert was in 1968. 103 years after slavery was abolished. 1968 was the height of the civil rights movement. I think you probably meant to say segregation. Either way elvis is a good musical journey to take.
I hope he meant segregation. If he actually thinks slavery was still happening in 1968 then we need to seriously look at the school system and what they are teaching!
Elvis grew up in segregation, tupelo MS, he had to go to an all white school but he would go to the neighborhood black church with his friends and get up and sing and dance with the choir and such. His best friend was interviewed for the upcoming movie, you should hear what he says about Elvis and the person he was.
@@investit517
The problem is today's left wing democrat party, which spreads lies about elvis presley, simply because he was white.
I study politics and history.
And yes, the biggest threat to peace and unity today, IS the left-wing party.
@@DR-mq1vn
The problem today IS left-wing bullshit ideology.
It's being taught in schools.
It's corrupted the press, media and academia.
Elvis The greatest superstar who ever walked the earth 🌎so unique untouchable magnificent Mr Elvis Aaron presley forever 👑👑
Epic
Would like to see you react to "Elvis Presley and the Black Community" It's a 15 minute documentary with comments from Al Green, Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, Sammy Davis jr. and other friends of his. You'll also see how bad the racism was back then and what Elvis did to help open doors for Black performers.
I love the history of this song because it was the day after Bobby Kennedy was shot and just a few months prior to this MLK was assassinated. Elvis knew MLK so he made this song reflecting MLKs I had a dream speech.
Your going to like this one .The Voice EP RIP
Elvis forever. Peace in Ukraine 🕊️🇺🇦
Peace all over the world,, and let people love each other☝🤗☝🤗☝🤙🤙
@@zeee8491 Make love, not war 🙏💞
Two must do reactions from him, "In the Ghetto" and Elvis and the Black Community"...
Good Reaction
His dream is our dream.
Plan trip to Graceland & Tupelo, MS with this young man. Ya'll can learn discover Elvis' roots together.
This song is a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr,and Robert Kennedy, they both were murdered in 1968 Rip Elvis, Martin Luther King Jr, and Robert Kennedy,🌹👍💪🙏
Song made me cry when I first heard it
the king
Tribute to Martin Luther king from one king to another
Elvis was brought up poor in a small town in Mississippi, and later moved to Memphis. He had a twin sister that died at birth, and his mom died while he was serving in the military. At that time, there were White Churches and Black Churches - and Elvis preferred the Black Churches and even joined the Chorus. One of those Pastors said that when Elvis joined the Chorus, he just kind of blossomed above everyone else. Due to his affiliation with some Blacks at that time, he did suffer resentment from certain Whites.
This song here was a dedication to MLK who was murdered in Memphis, and certainly Elvis must have been effected by that incident. When MLK was in Prime Time leading that Civil Rights Movement, Muhammed Ali was in his Boxing Prime and he used that stage to also speak on Civil Rights. One time Ali was in the audience of an Elvis concert, and when Elvis noticed him, he let the audience know...."FOLKS! That man is THE GREATEST!" The fans cheered. Ali replied, "No, man... YOU ARE THE GREATEST!" On a different occasion, Elvis had a special Silk Boxing Robe made for Muhammed Ali. One of Ali's opponents said to Elvis when he saw him, "Hey, that's a nice robe you made for HIM. Why don't you make one for me?" Elvis replied, "Sorry, you're not the champ!"
Elvis sang this for The King 😂😍😎
Elvis was saddened by the death of MLK
Elvis admired MLK
It was a tribute to MLK Jr 🙏💙
this was after the Martin Luther King assassination, its a tribute.
This is a Tribute song to MLK’s speech, “I have a Dream,” & MLK assassination. He was friends with MLK & really grieved over his death.
they were not friends, they spoke on the phone once.
Slavery ended in 1865 which was 103 yrs before this song was recorded!
Search RUclips for “Elvis and the Black Community - that echo shall never die” - Parts 1 & 2. Elvis was born & raised in poor, primarily black neighborhoods in Tupelo, MS & Memphis, TN. He sang gospel at a Black Baptist Church in Memphis while in high school. He was into gospel, soul, jazz as well as rock & roll.
Elvis wrote that song in memory of MLK
he needs to see a little more Elvis
❤️❤️❤️
Neat stuff....
Ya Presley had like a 3+ octave vocal range, opera like shit.
Why did you or Utube bleep when he sings to certain words? I have never heard that before
The song was actually written as a protest song after Dr King and Jack and Bobby Kennedy were assassinated he thought why were the people who were trying to bring us together the ones being targeted
It was a tribute to MLK and Bobby Kennedy who were both assassinated within months of each other and he wore the red tie to symbolize the senseless blood loss in Vietnam.
Damn you cut off the ending which is so important. Right where you cut it off oh, he says thank you, good night, and he is visibly exhausted, like he's about to collapse. He put so much into this song. It's funny that you guys mentioned it initially that it sounded like a Christmas song because it's the finale of his 1968 Comeback Special on TV and they wanted him to finish with a Christmas song that he insisted on doing this tribute to his friend doctor King who had recently been assassinated. When Elvis first got the news of that assassination, he was on the set of a movie he was filming and they had to cancel production for that day because Elvis went into a back room and curled up into a ball and just cried for hours. But yeah, thanks for reacting to this!
That's right! Bring them up right!!!
Elvis was black it just happen his skin color was white. he had alot of soul, when he was a kid he hing out at a place called the shake rag. prolly where he picked up some of his talents.
❤❤❤❤❤krallllllllll
One thing I realize--during this time, the media...popular culture...(whoever?) did not believe that a musician had the right to make political statements. Entertainers were just supposed to entertain us and keep their opinions to themselves. The Beatles faced the same issues--when they were questioned about the Vietnam War...about lots of things, they gave their opinions freely and were shot down for it (by conservatives). So for Elvis to do this was unexpected, risky. Now we take this freedom of speech for granted, but entertainers still face this issue to some extent. When they express a controversial opinion, some of their followers will type--"I just unfollowed you." And now celebrities have become preemptive about it, saying, "Hey, if you can't stand up for [this] I don't want you to follow me anyway. BYE."
need to dhow him the home where Elvis was born- the video "a boy from Tupelo " good place to start
React to documentary Elvis and The Black Community part 1 and 2 videos. It explains how who he really was.
#ElvisFoever
Could u react to jailhouse rock from the movie jailhouse rock by Elvis presley.
Love y’all (pause)
You do know that was for Martha Luther King after he passed
I ain’t know but now I do
The kng!!!!!!
MLK baby 😘😎
Please react to Elvis: “In The Ghetto!”
ruclips.net/video/2Ox1Tore9nw/видео.html
Similar in many ways to this songs message about equality, with “In The Ghetto,” he too sings about social conscious issues that we unfortunately still all go through today. You will definitely see, and pick up on, his personal connection to this tune…As he grew up poor in one of the poorest areas in the south! Also, it’s just nice to know that during this time and era, he didn’t HAVE to sing about something like this!!!
Caiint hear you 😎
Iirc this song was sung as part of a Christmas special and he insisted on singing it.
Dudes..MLK."if I have a dream"
Poverty not slavery, gentlemen. Poverty has no race! It inslaves all it reaches. Elvis grew up in extreme Poverty.
A tribute to MLK.
Are you aware that when Elvis was 9 years old and it was the time of segregation he use to climb over the separation barriers in protest at his local cinema to sit with the Black people because even at that very young age he would not have that he was dead against racism !
It's a tribute to MLK Jr
This was attribute to MLK
This was decated to Martin Luther King
If you are a Christian than you must believe that we are all related ... Adam and Eve
"It was the 1960s so slavery was probably going on." LOL!!
still going on in South Africa.
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 He was referring to America. Modern day slavery is still going on in Africa; particularly in Libya.
Slavery was not still going on! This is from 54 years ago. Slavery ended in 1865. Seriously? You think slavery was in the 1960s when Elvis was alive?
PsueoslaVery is still going on today....
@@traciequentin1124 nope, something else but not that...the black middle class is rising higher and higher which is the way it should be.
Whats with the beeps popping uo at the wrong time?
its time to become aware of Elvis then cast your own opinion
OH my god,, did you hear that young man say that in 1960s slavery was still going on??? ,,, MY GOD MAN,,, A mind is a terrible thing to waste,,, and I bet his parents are not any smarter. and it's obvious that education means absolutely nothing to his family.
Don't be cruel. To that young man 1960 seems like 200 years ago. I have a dream that folks will learn how to be civil. If I can Dream. This is just the kind of thing that happens when our schools don't do a good job. Has nothing to do with "smart." It is obvious that you have no understanding or empathy.
On RUclips, watch "elvis and the Black Community"....listen to real black voices who knew Elvis at that time...
3 or 4 black people don't make up the black community, they do not speak for the black community, they speak for themselves, get over it.
Did he say slavery was probably still going on in the 60's??? Close kid, you only missed it by an entire century!
No slavery, civil war!!! The democrats had the SOUTHERN STATES JIM CROW LAWS!!! Separated people!! ELVIS was hated by the south's white men... ALL THE WOMEN EVERYWHERE LOVED HIM
Did you say slavery was still go on in the 1960's??
Mlk tribute
could have been really nice if you would have controlled yourselves & just let it run through uninterrupted - and w-no talking over his singing!! if you have comments, write them down on a piece of paper & talk AFTERWARDS! btw, he finished w- Thank you, goodnight - but you cut it off.
You guys need to learn about American history first. No slavery in the 1960s. But there was Martin Luther King and the Civil rights movement. Elvis was born dirt poor in tupelo, he sang "black" music and was discriminated against for it.