Let's have some fun together and join our Facebook group This Is It Media by clicking the link facebook.com/groups/698184405814607/?ref=share
@corneliusantonius3108
Ай бұрын
Elvis loved JFK , amd MLK and when Robert Kennedy was killed too he cracked,
@betsyjonex9364
3 ай бұрын
Elvis was born 1935, he was so poor, his dad went to prison for altering a check, he was raised in a black neighborhood, sang in a black church while in high school. He loved black artist and hung outside the club's on Beale street . He helped artist like James Brown and Jackie Wilson even paid Jackies medical bills before he died. He loved people and was a generous humanitarian. Thanks for your reaction.
@LukeDaDrifter-lj2nh
2 ай бұрын
I'll take your poor Elvis and raise you an even poorer Hank William 😂
@debramason4055
3 ай бұрын
Elvis was not racist at all!!! He grew up in poverty when he was young. He loved all humans. Elvis forever and always ❤❤❤❤❤🙏
@christopherking4932
3 ай бұрын
The fact people think that of him is why evil will always win no matter what/ because the innocent is always the fallen.
@erikahutchcraft1742
3 ай бұрын
Poverty in a black ghetto
@mimi-422
3 ай бұрын
SORRY BUT EVIL DOES NOT WIN!!@@christopherking4932
@garylee3685
3 ай бұрын
He loved African American music pre-fame.
@mikemaricle9941
2 ай бұрын
They need to watch "Elvis, And The Black Community."
@TheDivayenta
3 ай бұрын
I think you would like his “ In the Ghetto” and the doc “ Elvis and the Black Community”. It’s pretty powerful stuff!
@matthewnelson7531
3 ай бұрын
“ Elvis and the Black community” is a great documentary ❤️👍
@peggygoddard8038
3 ай бұрын
Its a musy see for sure!
@miriammorgan1140
2 ай бұрын
Elvis was fundamentally a gospel singer. A beautiful man.
@Coolrockndad
3 ай бұрын
Elvis's tribute to MLK.
@robertgalloup6171
3 ай бұрын
And Bobby Kennedy
@Coolrockndad
3 ай бұрын
@@robertgalloup6171 The title is all MLK. ..... Bobby Kennedy put the FBI on MLK so "F" Bobby Kennedy.
@JamesJohnson-ig6of
3 ай бұрын
This song was written for ELVIS after the previous assassination of Dr. Martin Luther king in his hometown of Memphis just a couple months prior as a "Tribute" to him. Plus Robert Kennedy's assassination as well. Members of his entourage said right after this song finished ELVIS came backstage and wept bitterly, saying he had loved Dr. King for all the wonderful things he already was doing to address all the racism and hate that comes along with segregation. Because of ELVIS wanting this song as his NBC Television Special closer, his manager said absolutely not, nothing that will bring controversy! In the end, ELVIS got his way, and boy oh boy am I ever glad he did!! "An anthem for the World!"
@carolhayar3037
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for mentioning Kennedy.
@bwana-ma-coo-bah425
3 ай бұрын
you omitted the Vietnam war, why?
@Mariethename99
3 ай бұрын
A lot of things happened in that era. Vietnam war was a big part of the 60s and 70s. Elvis wore the blood red ascot tie in the song as a tribute for those soldiers.
@carolhayar3037
3 ай бұрын
@@Mariethename99 Yes a lot happened at that time, other assassinations, too -- & the reason for the red scarf as I mentioned above. On the other side of the coin & in stark contrast at that time was Woodstock, free love, pot, bra-burning & mini-skirts; & bright psychedelic colored clothing (totally opposite of the dark days we were in).
@cwlindsey2881
3 ай бұрын
Elvis is so much more than what most people realize… enjoy the real discovery of this man! 👑⚡️
@elvistattoo1964
2 ай бұрын
I absolutely love it when people realize that Elvis was so much more than Hound Dog and Jailhouse Rock. Elvis was a serious artist, a charismatic entertainer and he possessed a deep appreciation for his fans. Elvis never disappoints ❤
@jamessantagati4999
3 ай бұрын
He loved gospel music more than he loved rock and roll. He recorded several gospel albums. Rock and roll was his bread and butter but gospel was his true love. You can feel it in this song.
@mysticalbuttmonkeys4058
3 ай бұрын
And his only 3 Grammys all came from gospel albums
@keithroberts4952
2 ай бұрын
He won grammys during his lifetime in the gospel category nit in rock. Amazing!
@rosemarywatson1231
3 ай бұрын
A very inspirational song. I think he really believed what he was singing.
@Belluser-we1uc5cb2l
3 ай бұрын
NOBODY LIKE ELVIS❤ Take us to church.
@simple1me302
3 ай бұрын
This is singing with emotion. The king of rock and roll.
@wheredidthetimego8087
3 ай бұрын
Elvis and the black community is pretty good to watch.
@bwana-ma-coo-bah425
3 ай бұрын
why? I have seen it. All it is about a few black artists that met Elvis. A few black artists don't speak for the black community, they speak of their own individual experiences and in NO! way speak for the black community.
@grahammalcolm7130
3 ай бұрын
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425it's Mr Troll back
@bwana-ma-coo-bah425
3 ай бұрын
@@grahammalcolm7130 Ah it's you, Graham Malcolm. Welcome back, now I get to ask you again the impossible question again that you can't answer and I get to make a fool out of you AGAIN!!!!!. I hope you are sitting down. Now tell me, why is it okay why you target me as a troll, but NEVER! call same people who make the same mundane boring same comments about Elvis on Elvis reactions? Is it because they make comments you want other people to see and you want to hide my comments from people to hide the truth about Elvis? This morning when I woke up, free speech had not been taken away from me and guess what, I don't even live in a communist world, one you wish I did live in. So will you be able to answer my question, or, will you live with the fact that I have single handily embarrassed you AGAIN!
@cesarebonventre12
3 ай бұрын
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425You still in denial?🤣🤣🤣Oh Gosh..smell so much jealousy there
@bwana-ma-coo-bah425
3 ай бұрын
@@cesarebonventre12 denial of what? jealous of who?
@jemmajames6719
3 ай бұрын
Love Elvis and this is one of my favourites!
@GS-xt8fu
3 ай бұрын
68 comeback tour..”Trying to get to you”. Just him on stage with a guitar no autotune..shows why everyone love him.
@carriemichelle322
3 ай бұрын
I was so happy when I saw you were reacting to Elvis....If I Can Dream. Unfortunately, back in the day someone spread some horrible rumors about this man, which were NOT true. It was investigated and an article was written in the paper. However, the deed was already done and Elvis gets a bad rap. He was born into such poverty and he was only 1 of 4 white families living in a predominantly black neighborhood in awful times of segregation. His neighbors helped his family. His childhood friends were black. He grew up in the black churches. He didn't see "color" he saw human beings! He Never forget where he came from and opened the door for many artists. I soooo appreciate you guys for being open minded. Elvis's catalog was around 768 songs. Lol This was sang on NBC right after the assassination of MLK and Kennedy. Such a beautiful message to the world. We need it even today! Elvis and the Black Community, King of Kindness are great videos to react to... God bless TCB ⚡👑😎❤
@kristilouque8412
3 ай бұрын
Elvis was full of soul. He loved gospel, and if you watch his noncommercial stuff, you’ll understand who he was…a great man who stood up for what was right during the civil rights era. It hurts my heart when people spread rumors about him being racist. He was anything but that.❤️
@bella-xp7qd
3 ай бұрын
This was the last song of his tv special. They wanted him to do a Xmas song he said no, this was the one he was singing.
@joanrosado3355
4 күн бұрын
Yes, Because Of Dr. Martin Luther Kings Assassination😔 Elvis Went Against The Ordered Christmas Song, That They Ordered Him To Sing, And Elvis Sent A Strong Powerful Message With This Extraordinary Song‼️
@pauldark3044
3 ай бұрын
He is the King for a reason!
@josephjackson4283
3 ай бұрын
He sung tht song becaused he was devastated over the death of Dr Martin Luther King jr .
@1980bwc
2 ай бұрын
And Bobby Kennedy.
@Jimihendrix1834
2 ай бұрын
And JFK still in his mind in that decade,Rev. MLK, Bobby Kennedy, still in his mind the monk that lit himself on fire against the war then in Vietnam the students killed, race riots, 6 day war in Israel the apple of Gods’ eye. People truly were looking for that “Beakening Candle’.
@chriswinslow1651
3 ай бұрын
I have seen and listened to this I can’t count how many times and it never gets old. Have loved Elvis forever. No one like him.
@maryrowell1122
27 күн бұрын
Elvis broke down black & white teenagers which help the parents for segregation
@Wildlife_SA.
3 ай бұрын
Elvis brought me to your channel. Amazing man and talent. He is still loved worldwide and will never be forgotten. More Elvis please.🥇🇿🇦
@denisetowe895
3 ай бұрын
This was written and sung in response to the news that Martin Luther King had been killed. Love this song❣️
@carolhayar3037
3 ай бұрын
And for the assassination of Robert Kennedy which Elvis & Steve Binder saw on the TV news when it happened.
@carolhayar3037
3 ай бұрын
@denisetowe895 This song also encompassed the assassination of Robert Kennedy after he & Steve Binder saw the TV news that he had just been assassinated.
@diannekelly9942
3 ай бұрын
In the ghetto and bridge over troubled water and so many gospels ❤️
@TexasMagnolia
3 ай бұрын
Y’all should react to: Elvis and the Black Community. It took one jealous artist to start a hateful rumor that it still told today about Elvis.
@bwana-ma-coo-bah425
3 ай бұрын
Let me ask you this. The few black artists that met Elvis, do they speak for the black community, or, do they speak of their own individual experiences. If you believe they speak for the black community, why is it that when ever black people do a reaction there will always be a comment to watch Elvis and the black community, but never mentioned to a white reactor?
@JoAnnKlingaman-iu4lm
3 ай бұрын
The most charismatic singer entertainer and humanitarian ever ! No one today can match his brilliance 💕
@kangaroojack7678
3 ай бұрын
Elvis has more gold platinum double platinum albums more then any one in history Michael Jackson does not crack top 5 Paul McCartney said it best when he toured Graceland he said that Elvis had more albums then the Beatles put together Michael jacksiycoykd never sing soul country blue grass pop rock better then Elvis hell no he touched my Mexican heart
@bellabana
3 ай бұрын
Sir Tom Jones was a better singer than Elvis, Tom’s power, range, tone & emotion was second to none. Even Elvis said that Tom Jones had the best voice he’d ever heard. Americans only think of American singers & ignore singers from other countries. Tom is in his 80’s now and still has an amazing voice & is still selling out concerts.
@kangaroojack7678
3 ай бұрын
@@bellabana give facts your opinion means nothing to me u I don’t thick sir Tom has much gold platinum records like Elvis nice try u can actually find info on Elvis selling more records and concerts in Wikipedia
@Mary-d5x6g
3 ай бұрын
Loved it, you would also like "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" Vegas 1970. He was beyond poor as a child in the 30's, his mother picked cotton and took care of 3 year old Elvis in Mississippi while his father was in prison for altering a check. He said, had it not been for his generous black neighbors giving them vegetables from their gardens, he and his mom would have starved to death. He was one of the greatest humanitarians of all time. See "Elvis Presley King of Kindness". He not only pulled himself out of poverty he bought the Graceland estate with the 14 acre grounds and put homes, not only for his parents, but his grandma, all his aunts, uncles and cousins. He gave them jobs. paid for the education, their medical bills, but paid all their expenses. He almost gave away more than he made. Thank you
@Otto_TT
3 ай бұрын
Please watch Elvis and the black community documentary ❤
@agoraphobicadam1171
2 ай бұрын
I grew up on Elvis tunes when I was a little boy and I liked his classic rock n roll songs when I was youngster and when I got older I came across Elvis singing Gospel songs and was blown away just how good he was. My favorite is Peace In The Valley and Take My Hand Precious Lord.
@marciaduffy1864
3 ай бұрын
You should react to Elvis and the black community part 1 and 2. This really shows his life story that wasn't in the movie.
@bwana-ma-coo-bah425
3 ай бұрын
how many black artist in those videos speak for the black community?
@ornellabarbaro3861
3 ай бұрын
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Troll is back !!! 😂😂😂😂
@marciaduffy1864
12 күн бұрын
All of them.
@bwana-ma-coo-bah425
11 күн бұрын
@@marciaduffy1864 so let me get this right. the 3 or 4 black artists that met Elvis, they speak for every black person in the US? So did MLK waste his time?
@marciaduffy1864
11 күн бұрын
@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 I'm sorry I misunderstood what you said. I thought you meant the artist in the video speaking on elvis's behalf, and each other.
@AAndromeda-lw7fh
Ай бұрын
Phenomenal!! … Elvis has everything a singer needs: GOOD LOOKS, GOOD MANNERS, HUMOR, SEXY, a stunning VOICE... and above all an incredible CHARISMA!! ... He is still unsurpassed today and a singer for eternity!! ✨💎✨🕺🏻🕯 Thank you
@JamesJohnson-ig6of
3 ай бұрын
My bro in the gray hoodie should check out more from this same '68 Comeback TV Special, like a "live" performance of "Trying To Get To You", where ELVIS jams with his original band members and accompanies himself on the electric guitar! Plus other live gems like "Lawdy Lawdy Miss Clawdy"...
@JonGowen
3 ай бұрын
He wanted to do this song after MLK Jr and then Bobby Kennedy was shot, and he stayed all night in the studio, by himself to song the track
@JonGowen
3 ай бұрын
*sing
@carolhayar3037
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for mentioning Robert Kennedy.
@loisrogers9042
3 ай бұрын
When I was a kid we had an Elvis album that was all hymns. I think it was "How Great Thou Art".
@kathiek4239
3 ай бұрын
The “comeback” special was to relaunch his music career after so many years doing goofy movies that he hated but his manager strong-armed him into doing ($$). He wanted to do music. For all his flaws (perceived and real) he was a very spiritual, socially-conscious, generous man. He grew up dirt poor and never forgot it. He was well known to buy people cars & houses (his house-keeper, for example), He treated everyone with respect. Like many incredibly famous people, his life was ruined by drugs. This is one of my favorite Elvis songs. He has a few gospel albums out there, if you’re interested. Do I know a lot about Elvis? Yes. Apparently I’ve loved Elvis since I was a toddler. ❤
@Jeri_C11
3 ай бұрын
He lived in a mostly black neighborhood of abject poverty when he was young. Plus he sang in a black choir in church. In the Ghetto is a great reaction song. It’s bought more than one person who relates to tears. This was because he was devastated about MLK & Robert Kennedy’s assassinations. MKK was killed in Memphis where he lived. He loved all he was doing but very peacefully. This was from 68 Special. He could recite most of MLK’s speech by heart. ❤❤❤You should watch the short documentary” Elvis and the Black Community, part. One. The echoes of will never die”. Thank you guys. His catalog is over 800 songs and as people dig deeper into his music and talent, they are so surprised. God bless. ❤❤❤😊😊
@ginfluckyk9347
2 ай бұрын
RIP 🌷 🌹 ⚘️ 🌻 🙏 SIR. Missing you , terribly. What a gentleman , and an intelligent personne, absolutly not racist, genereous .. And an excellent singer . I M TOTALY FAN.😮❤👍👏 /_simply...the ..,-BEST/_.
@mikedee2412
2 ай бұрын
THE MOST AMAZING THING ABOUT ELVIS...HIS VOICE WAS PURE GOD GIVEN TALENT. HE DIDNT NEED COMPUTERS...DUBBING...SYNTHESIZERS.. ETC.. WHAT YOU HEARD ON THE RECORDS, IS WHAT YOU HEARD IN CONCERT... NO GIMMICKS NO TRICKS NO LIP SYNC...THATS WHY ELVIS WILL ALWAYS BE ... THE KING!!! HE SANG THIS SONG AS A TRIBUTE TO MLK & RFK AFTER THEIR ASSASSINATIONS.
@cathybrookeburt2616
3 ай бұрын
Elvis has also done many gospel albums. He started in a black church.
@mikem957
3 ай бұрын
In The Ghetto is another great message song by Elvis. Also watch Elvis And The Black community-The Echo Will Never Die and you'll understand Elvis the man much better than originally perceived.
@NancyTilden-r6h
2 ай бұрын
Still brings tears to my eyes…my favorite gospel song…as a fan for 65 years!!! ELVIS IS THE MAN!❤
@Maximill888
Ай бұрын
Very well said!
@JonGowen
3 ай бұрын
One of very best especially with that white dream suit
@brianbrooks-in5yy
3 ай бұрын
In Elvis's time he was more famous than the Pope. He's the king!
@tammiehenry7810
2 ай бұрын
Elvis sang this song as a reaction to the Great MLK, and a time in America needed to be heard. Because the loss of this great man who was taken too soon.😢
@guyray1504
3 ай бұрын
I'm 72 and when i was 16 and working in a cotton mill in Al. I worked the weekend's and a co-worker had a cassette of him singing gospel and i though that was so great.
@jms1471
3 ай бұрын
If you want to do Elvis's reactions, then I think you should watch the video "the echo will never die" it will tell you more about who Elvis really was . It's worth the watch.
@KlippityKlop1
3 ай бұрын
Best singer ever….my opinion. He could sing any genre.
@terryconnelly484
3 ай бұрын
Elvis was in the black church chorus.He knew how to get down as a teenager.That's where he got it from
@Robin.2226
3 ай бұрын
Nonsense
@terryconnelly484
3 ай бұрын
@Robin.2226 no history do your research fool
@terryconnelly484
3 ай бұрын
@Robin.2226 No, it is fact , pitiful that you don't know the history And Say nonsense nonetheless.Look it up if you can read
@cindyclark9619
3 ай бұрын
I’m a 65 year old white woman in the middle of the country and I never heard this song either. That makes me incredibly angry… this song it’s important … still… thank you for reacting to it b
@v.peters1071
3 ай бұрын
I'm glad you did this reaction, and thank you for listening without interruptions.
@patticriss2238
3 ай бұрын
Elvis didn’t choose a lot of “message” songs. He loved the art of entertainment. He loved being ELVIS. He loved the shaking and stuff, but he really could sing.
@snakeinthegrass7443
3 ай бұрын
I think several of his Gospel songs had messages in them.
@kellymcquay2626
3 ай бұрын
He did when he made his comeback
@bwana-ma-coo-bah425
3 ай бұрын
Apart from a handful of songs Elvis didn't chose the songs, the colonel did.
@patticriss2238
2 ай бұрын
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425that is untrue. I was alive in that time. The colonel never picked songs. In his last interview he wasn’t even sure he could name one. That was not his part. Elvis chose every single song.
@patticriss2238
2 ай бұрын
@@snakeinthegrass7443all Gospel songs have a message.
@christinewaide5249
3 ай бұрын
Great song. And his voice is beautiful.
@Mariethename99
3 ай бұрын
I loved the Elvis movie... Elvis is one of my favorite singer of all time...Great song, Elvis have a beautiful and soulful voice. Elvis was also a great gospel singer. Please do more Elvis songs. There are so many great songs An American Trilogy, suspicious minds live version, how great thou art, Polk salad Annie, Kentucky rain, never been to Spain, love me tender live version❤
@christinewaide5249
3 ай бұрын
He has so many great songs like this. Listen to “In the ghetto”.
@andreaschadeck5596
3 ай бұрын
I think Elvis had a deep love for people. He grew up in poverty and became the true American Dream story. He never forgot his roots, maintained his home place in Memphis, and a deep appreciation for the black artists that he grew up around. The turmoil of the 1960’s must have been crazy to live through. He had a platform and he decided to use it to perform this song for MLK and RFK. He didn’t have tons of money when he died, everybody close to him said he was always giving it away. Even to strangers on the street. Enjoyed your video ❤
@martyb5807
3 ай бұрын
Elvis prob has more gospel music than any other one person. His range runs the gamut of musical genres of the time.
@royalway12
3 ай бұрын
Elvis has an extensive gospel collection.
@johncox5274
3 ай бұрын
some of his best work in that style
@johnathanstruble1064
3 ай бұрын
32 #1 hits, and the only Grammys he was awarded for his Gospel Songs. Hmmm?...✌️⭐
@VincentManiscalco
Ай бұрын
Elvis is one of the greatest male vocalist ever ! I’m glad you guys are diving into all Elvis stuff ! Check out what now my love , His version of Bridge over troubled water. Paul Simon who wrote Bridge over troubled water and had a number one hit with it . After hearing Elvis sing it he paid Elvis the ultimate compliment by saying after hearing Elvis sing it i don’t think I ever want to sing it again ! Also, Elvis blows Frank Sinatra away. With my way check it out.! Also an American trilogy. Oh man if you want to hear Elvis sing, just check out the songs
@keetonplace
Ай бұрын
Anyone reading this, please be sure to watch the Bridge Over Troubled Water 1970 version. Blows you away.
@michon0826
3 ай бұрын
They tried to cancel him back then and he had a horrible manager who screwed him he loved everyone he enjoyed making his fans happy and wasn't ok with excluding any human being
@in8hope617
3 ай бұрын
There was a song that he sang that will tug on your heart-strings. "In the Ghetto" It is a song about so many kids/families in this country, no matter what ethnicity, so many people struggle with poverty. It is a really great song, and says a lot. Elvis was a poor kid growing up. He knows.
@neonknees
3 ай бұрын
This song is his tribute to Martin Luther King jr.......
@carolhayar3037
3 ай бұрын
It also involved the assassination of Robert Kennedy which Elvis along w-Steve Binder saw on the TV news when it happened.
@carolhayar3037
3 ай бұрын
This song also was due to the assassination of Robert Kennedy after he & Steve Binder saw the TV news that he had just been assassinated.
@brendag5263
3 ай бұрын
If you don't know the song "In the ghetto" you MUST react to that. Another gospel song that most people don't know by Elvis is "Peace in the valley".
@lisacook9482
3 ай бұрын
Need to watch the documentary That Echo will never Die. It is about Elvis and the black community.
@perrymalcolm3802
2 ай бұрын
The thing that imitators will never be capable of replicating or demonstrating is his absolute sincerity and genuineness. That is HIS soul’s “thumbprint” and what makes him one of one.
@kerrypapworth1526
3 ай бұрын
Wasn’t this man amazing, hello from Australia. 💕🇦🇺
@shickerson9893
3 ай бұрын
I love your reaction to a beautiful song by Elvis, he is truly a gift to us and has always been pleasure to me. I am 76 years old and I have been an avid fan since about 11 to 12 years old and I have followed him into today. Please continue with your research and become a true fan just like I am. BTW His favorite cook at his home was a black lady whom he loved, bought her a home of her own and he loved everyone equally. He was a man of many deep qualities and an exceptionally generous person. 🙏✝❤🇺🇸
@RicoMusap-te3om
3 ай бұрын
If you appreciate Elvis you will get his blessing!!!
@alanbifalco3383
3 ай бұрын
Great review fellas!!! Elvis loved R&B Gospel an Soul...IF YOU WANT ANOTHER GREAT ELVIS SONG FROM THE "68' SPECIAL...(TRYING TO GET TO YOU)..Elvis hated the movie yrs and couldnt wait to get out of the contracts. The "68' special was his comeback.
@oldscool65
3 ай бұрын
Elvis grew up in dirt poor rural Mississippi with my folks, sharecroppers , then driving a truck, then relocating to Memphis, while my parents went west, California and eventually ending up in Oregon where I was born.
@sheryljohnson2280
14 сағат бұрын
This video and song was done at 3am. Elvis will always be The King!!
@sandramoore
3 ай бұрын
Elvis put his whole heart and soul into that performance. The entire comeback special was great, especially when he wore the black leather suit and performed with his original band mates on what looked like a boxing ring. I also recommend Vegas performances by Elvis on: Bridge Over Troubled Water, Suspicious Minds, You've Lost That Loving Feeling, Burning Love, In the Ghetto, Walk a Mile in My Shoes.
@mzblue7214
3 ай бұрын
This "supernatural" man is the GOAT!!! He dominates in every genre of music STILL! There will never be another...
@cindyphifer970
3 ай бұрын
The Colonel didn't want him to do this song and Elvis didn't listen to him
@pennyyoung3166
3 ай бұрын
He did this tribute to dr Martin Luther king. He has such a big catalog there is a documentary Elvis and the black community the echo will never die. Did you know 1969 Whitney Houston mother was one of back up singers
@A.P087
3 ай бұрын
Elvis' music is a world that needs to be explored. This is just an example. Funny he never sang this song again...a shame. Elvis had so much passion and soul and he put them in every song. God bless him, his tremendous talent and his generous spirit. ❤
@jimmi-annmuse6818
3 ай бұрын
Elvis only sang this song this one time. He was so emotional afterwards he hit the floor and cried. He poured his heart and soul into every song he sang. A suggestion: In the Ghetto.
@randyhaynes832
16 сағат бұрын
Elvis was simply Amazing go listen to Elvis sing Gospel he grew up I the poorest part of Memphis so he was just a amazing person
@SamanthaPyles-g8n
24 күн бұрын
Every time I listen to this song, I get tears in my eyes. It’s so beautiful.🙏
@The_Jasonian01
3 ай бұрын
Please respond to him singing How Great Thou Art
@nickpoulos4606
3 ай бұрын
Check out In the Ghetto by elvis i know youll like it
@MsRhodeman
3 ай бұрын
A lot of people underestimate Elvis Presley as a performer because he is the whole complete package... I would start with those other titles that I gave you that will start back at the very beginning and that will lay the groundwork for anything else that you watch about him.. I would dig, dig, and dig some more until you find everything that you can possibly listen to or watch or hear about this man. I promise you to come away with a whole new feeling about Elvis Presley.... You need to watch his whole 68 comeback special in Las Vegas at the hotel and you will see what kind of a performer he is and why everyone loves him so much... He gives 100% and leaves the rest out on the floor when he's done. He is so misjudged and underestimated as a performer and as a human being until you really start digging into him and listening to everything you can find. And yes he had his problems and made his huge mistakes which come out in a lot of his songs once you get to know... Also pull up Long Black limousine as he sings the song and it's actually his funeral procession it shows just how people loved him...
@snakeinthegrass7443
3 ай бұрын
You should see and/or hear our boy sing Gospel. His only 4 Grammy's were in that category.
@ElvisRose_
3 ай бұрын
Elvis was a multilayered singer and it saddens me more people don't know that but I'm glad more people are finding out! Another quick fun fact for you, Elvis' red neck tie was also a part of the protest message of this song as it represented all of the young lives lost in Vietnam. In The Ghetto is another great Elvis song to react to which you guys would like. Elvis was more than a singer, he was a great humanitarian.
@AlanfiHolfield
3 ай бұрын
Dedicated to MLK and Robert Kennedy. Elvis was never racist in fact watch Elvis and The Black Community part 1 and 2. He was brought up dirt poor in a town called Tupelo Mississippi. His brilliant lady backing singers The Sweet Inspirations which included the Mum of Whitney Houston cried after this performance and so did Elvis. His so called manager threatened to sue Elvis if he sang this but Elvis said I am singing it. people criticize him constantly but he loved everyone didn't matter about skin color. Another fact is his backing singers we not allowed in certain places and Elvis if they can't go then nor can he. he adored them. People don't get the facts only heresay. He will always be The King Of Rock And Roll regardless. Watch How Great Thou Art 1972
@carolhayar3037
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the mention of Kennedy -- not many people mention him, but I noticed Kennedy's name mentioned here a little more than usual.
@carolhayar3037
3 ай бұрын
Whitney Houston's mother Cissy was NOT there. #1 - she was w-Elvis for JUST 5 weeks in 1969 from July 31st-Aug. 28th & then left to be at home w-her children #2 - Cissy Houston began the group called The Sweet Inspirations but it was NOT The Sweet Inspirations who were there w-Elvis in ’68 - it was THE BLOSSOMS. Your info is somewhat mixed up. (@AlanfiHolfield)
@jamescavett7075
Сағат бұрын
Try to Listen to Elvis sing Peace in the Valley. Almost brings tears to your eyes.
@MouseGuardian
Ай бұрын
A Tribute to one King of Memphis to another! RIP Elivs, RIP MLK!
@kangaroojack7678
3 ай бұрын
Elvis dedicated the song to the assasination of Martin Luther king Elvis was trying to unite the country because of si much racism also dr king was from Mississippi like him
@boosuedon
3 ай бұрын
MLK was assassinated in late April, Robert Kennedy was assassinated in early June and this TV show was recorded in late June of 1968. This is the closest that Elvis ever came to making a political statement against his managers objections. There really is a lot to unpack about the history of this song and how Elvis fought to include it into the 1968 special. It is worthy of a little of your time to explore so you can further understand the depth of Presleys character.
@sandyleewhite
2 ай бұрын
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!!! 💗💜 RIP **Martin Luther King** RIP **Robert Kennedy** RIP **Elvis Presley** 💗💜 3 amazing men, who tried to change the world for the better, in their own unique ways, & paid the ultimate price💗 ****Luv your reactions **** 💗
@victoriarios3726
3 ай бұрын
OUTSTANDING.!! WE❤U ELVIS. YOU ARE FOREVER!! Very excited to see you guys reacting to Elvis. Thank you.
@michaelgarza2619
3 ай бұрын
Its interesting people that have never heard him too much say, I didnt know he had that range...well, he is regarded by so many as having the greatest voice of any singer ever. I appreciate your reaction as you are getting more familiar with how talented he really was. Check out Bridge Over Troubled Water, 1970 version. I think you will like it.
@katemaloney4296
3 ай бұрын
Without Elvis, there would be no Arizona Memorial. Bless his soul. 🇺🇸 ❤ BTW, the ONLY Grammy Elvis ever received was for his gispel album.
@tlbeman
3 ай бұрын
Not many people know about that concert he did for the Arizona memorial. I grew up as an Elvis fan, but during his lifetime, the only charitable donations by him that I ever heard about were during the Jerry Lewis MS telethon broadcasts . I think it was always for $5000. They would announce it as, ‘From the Colonel and Elvis..’ That announcement had to be from Parker. Elvis did so many charitable, or private gifts , but never made them public. He received 3 Grammy awards for his gospel music.
@jayeginn5963
3 ай бұрын
Elvis was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi, in a 2 room shack of a house his dad built with money he borrowed from his boss. That's how dirt poor they were. He was one half of identical twins; the other boy - Jesse Garon - was stillborn. They were so poor, that Jesse Garon was buried in a shoebox in an unmarked grave. At Graceland they have a plaque with his name on it in his memory. Elvis always got along with the black community and learned a lot about music from his friends of color. Also, according to the one drop rule, Elvis would not be considered white, since he has Cherokee ancestors on both the Smith (his mother) and the Presley (his father) sides of the family. His paternal grandfather, Jesse Dunning Presley, was not happy that his two sons, Elvis' father Vernon and his brother Vester, married two sisters, Gladys and Clettes who were known to have Cherokee blood in their family tree. J.D. Presley was quite the racist a-hole, often drunk and a philandering husband to Minnie Mae (they were actually separated long before they finally divorced in 1954) who was always competing with his sons Vester and Vernon and who was known to abuse his kids when drunk. J.D. was publicly against race mixing and was in denial about the Cherokee blood in his own family tree. It was more publicly known that the Smith family had Native blood in their family tree, so when both his sons fell for 2 Smith sisters and Vernon, on top of that, was still a minor at 17 when he eloped with Gladys who was 4 years older than him, Jesse was totally pissed off. As a child, Elvis already had many friends in the black community at the time his family was one of 4 "white" families that lived in the predominantly black neighborhood The Hill, just across from Shake Rag. His childhood friend Sam Bell said that some of the (black) kids in that neighborhood had lighter skin than Elvis. One of Elvis' bodyguards once said that he thought it was a miracle Elvis got into Humes High School in Memphis, because it was "lily white". Elvis wanted to be more open about his Native ancestry, but his manager "colonel" Tom Parker (real name Andreas van Kuijk) was against it because he was afraid it might cost Elvis fans (and himself money). They did have Elvis play characters in his movies though where he had Native American blood (Flaming Star, G.I. Blues, Stay Away Joe). Once Elvis had his own (apprentice) job learning to be an electrician, he saved up his money and bought his clothes in the same style that many of his friends of color wore. He was called a (forgive me, just stating facts here) "n-lover" and got beaten up several times too. Later, when he was an established star, he would not perform at places where the members of color of his back-up band/orchestra weren't allowed.
@shmacamp
3 ай бұрын
He had beautiful eyes
@kellykersten8828
3 ай бұрын
He has beautiful everything
@willow0828
3 ай бұрын
Everything in this performance has a purpose. The song itself was written by Earl Brown, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech I Have a Dream. The song was written with Elvis in mind & it’s a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mr. Brown was aware of Elvis love for Dr. King. He also knew that Elvis was devastated by the news of Dr. King’s assassination (less than 9 miles from Graceland, Elvis‘s home). The white suit was also worn to accompany the song’s dream for better days. At the time, the conflict in Vietnam was heart wrenching. In remembrance, of the lives lost during the Vietnam war. The burgundy colored scarf Elvis wore around his neck was for them.
@carolhayar3037
3 ай бұрын
This also included the assassination of Robert Kennedy which Elvis & producer-director Steve Binder saw on the TV news when it happened. After Elvis & Binder ended a very lengthy discussion about the turmoil in the world, Binder asked Walter Earl Brown to compose a song based on the thoughts & feelings of what Elvis had expressed, that being reminiscent of King's speech for a world of peace & harmony.
@muffycrosswire
3 ай бұрын
Austin, unfortunately, did not win an Oscar for his Elvis performance. It was an excellent movie.
Пікірлер: 640