Little back round. Elvis was born in 1935. His parents were so poor they didn't even register on the poverty level. They were well below it. So he grew up in this kind of neighborhood. It's because he went to church at a mostly black church (1935 Memphis, Tennessee). He sang in the choir and grew up hearing jazz, blues, gospel and country. He mixed it all together and made Rock and Roll. He was a really good man to everyone.
@LindaLittle-m7j
3 ай бұрын
I'm loving your reactions and comments to Elvis Presley singing ( In the Ghetto) 😢❤
@gh9111
2 жыл бұрын
Just the fact that people are still listening 50-60 years later is testament how Elvis touches generations.
@kevinfindley690
3 жыл бұрын
I personally knew someone who was with Elvis coming back from Mississippi and they saw an elderly black man and wife in a raggity broke down truck Elvis stopped brought them to the car dealership bought them a new truck and then went back and loaded the fire wood into it for them
@eugenemotes9921
3 жыл бұрын
Elvis had a Deep Love for Black People, because he knew the Struggle's of Poverty and Racism in the Deep South!
@Mia-pb8cy
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, he was known for buying many people cars.
@lisamariepagliei3945
3 жыл бұрын
He did things like that for total strangers, all the time
@Chris-kj7de
2 жыл бұрын
@@lisamariepagliei3945 Agree. Elvis gave away so much money that when he died he had nothing like what people expected, because he'd steadily given away nearly all that he'd earned to those in need.
@lindacorreia428
2 жыл бұрын
@@Chris-kj7de So true he was very very generous he gave away his wealth to family friends and strangers !
@derekmunson3695
2 жыл бұрын
My mom raised 8 kids and we were poor as dirt in North Idaho. This isn't just the Ghetto in Chicago. This is everywhere, white blacks and every one in between. We made it because we stuck together. We were taught integrity, honesty, hard work, kindness and godliness. And that's ONLY way to do it.
@joannholmes8726
Ай бұрын
Loyalty and love!
@msdarby515
3 жыл бұрын
Brings tears to my eyes. It makes me so angry when I hear it said that Elvis appropriated Black music. Elvis was simply putting together the sounds of the people around him in his life. He was born literally dirt poor and moving into the projects was an improvement for his family. He had a beautiful, caring heart and cared about all people.
@TakersMissy
2 жыл бұрын
@Ms Darby I agree 100%! 😊
@ThePaige3468
Жыл бұрын
💖
@SmartStart24
Жыл бұрын
I really like Elvis and I don’t think he entirely plagiarized from Black artists but the fact remains a Black artist performing music like him would never have been as successful, due to racism. Jackie Wilson is a good example (he was arguably an even better and more talented version of Elvis, and Elvis admired him a lot and took style elements from him. They were actually sort of friends.) I think Elvis was aware of that and unlike some people nowadays (cough cough K-Pop groups) he addressed it and addressed the impact of Black artists on his music.
@msdarby515
Жыл бұрын
@@SmartStart24 Could it just simply be that there are 85% more white people and having access to a MUCH LARGER audience, which was mostly made up of screaming high school girls, by the way....may have had something to do with it, and it wasn't about racism AT ALL? (gasp.....I know, such a crazy assertion).
@theresa6955
11 ай бұрын
@SmartStart24 Elvis not only admired Jackie Wilson, when Jackie was in a coma in the hospital for years, Elvis had flowers sent to his room every week and candy to the nurses who took care of him
@honiotes1
3 жыл бұрын
I truly LOVE what Elvis said at the end of the actual recording “So help your brother along the way no matter where he starts, for the same God that made you, made him too, these men with broken hearts❣️”
@Concetta20
7 ай бұрын
Oof. That hit me. More facts.
@rebelchar4553
3 жыл бұрын
“Elvis didn’t have an ounce of racism in his body and I should know.” -BB King
@josephinepowell2242
3 жыл бұрын
rebel char That is 100% true Elvis came from poverty and Ghetto such a down to Earth man
@fondcello1994
3 жыл бұрын
@richiedagger87 Why we need to label people?
@dennislindqvist8443
3 жыл бұрын
I used to work at concerts and have met some music legends. BB King, however, was the person who left the biggest impression. You have to keep it on a professional level and not bother the artists but he approached me and thanked me for the concert afterwards!
@MC-342
3 жыл бұрын
Elvis learned to sing in the black churches. He said this many times .
@mckjewel
3 жыл бұрын
true
@SKnight1968
Жыл бұрын
Brother, don't feel bad about choking or shedding tears to this song, you're not alone. This song gets me every time, there's just no escaping it. I remember me and my mother crying like babies on August 16 1977 when he passed and we watched Elvis last concert and I balled, though I was very young, I was a true Elvis fan and still am today, he was and still is the King.
@kerrypapworth1526
3 жыл бұрын
Elvis would be so sad to know that 50 years on, nothing has changed 💔💔
@robertsonmuskelley2148
3 жыл бұрын
So True. I grew up in Memphis in the 1970s and have many stories. Many more about the racial feel of the mid south in the 1970s.
@Stopsign32v
3 жыл бұрын
Democrats make sure racism doesn't die.
@BazookaToe
3 жыл бұрын
@ Stopsign32v, you are what is currently wrong with America. Tell that lie to our first black President or soon to be first Vice President of color.
@thman-cj4sk
3 жыл бұрын
@@BazookaToe your black president did absolutely nothing for the black community and the new vice new president is not black.
@BazookaToe
3 жыл бұрын
@12th Man, tell that to the 3 million that didn’t have healthcare. And I never said the incoming Vice President was Black, she’s just not the same shade as your boy Pence, which is 3 shades lighter than porcelain.
@carlajohnson9182
3 жыл бұрын
Elvis grew up in the ghetto he lived an watched that life an the best thing about that wonderful man is he never forgot where he came from that's why he always gave back he had a heart of gold thank you for sharing
@louierivera7512
3 жыл бұрын
Well said Carla
@derekcraignolan
3 жыл бұрын
people always assume he is singing about a black person
@shaywestlake9709
3 жыл бұрын
Elvis did not write this song. Elvis grew up in Tupelo, Mississippi. He grew up poor, but he did not grow up in a ghetto like what he is singing about. The song was written by the late Texan Mac Davis. He had never seen a real ghetto. He wrote it about the area of Lubbock, Texas where his friend Smitty lived. Everyone assumed Smitty was black. But no one knows for sure. Then what he read about (problems) in the real ghettos and projects.
@carlajohnson9182
3 жыл бұрын
@@shaywestlake9709 Elvis grew up in the poor of the poorest in his time an day that is considered ghetto an i never said Elvis wrote this song but he did understand the meaning to the song but either way he was trying to bringing awareness to a problem that still exist today
@shaywestlake9709
3 жыл бұрын
@@carlajohnson9182 I was just trying to say, yes Elvis grew up super poor, there is no doubt about that. But where he grew up was not a ghetto. A ghetto is in a big city where people live in apartments or projects they set aside for them. It is usually for minorities. I was just going by the definition which is: Ghetto- a part of a city, especially a slum area, occupied by a minority group or groups. Everything else we agree on.
@cheryl-jl8zd
10 ай бұрын
I grew up with Elvis i am 67 and i still cry for this man
@diannemacdonald5228
3 жыл бұрын
Good Evening from New Zealand Elvis toaches our HEARTS every day his voice is the GREATEST ever thankyou
@youtubesucks4613
3 жыл бұрын
There is nothing more beautiful than a man who lets his emotions shine through.
@tyroneporea1587
2 жыл бұрын
I love this man. True to the heart. Sung from his soul. Loved everyone. And he was 😎 cool
@TakersMissy
2 жыл бұрын
@Tyrone P. AMEN to that! 🥰🙏
@1foolishcaribou195
Жыл бұрын
He even made seating look cool
@tyroneporea1587
Жыл бұрын
@@1foolishcaribou195 yes he did. Only ONE Elvis!
@johncline3033
Жыл бұрын
Elvis was the most loving man in the industry. In this version of the song, you can see in his face the hurt and disgust at the way people were being treated. It's the way he grew up too.
@jeantracy8273
3 жыл бұрын
Mac Davis wrote this in the 60’s....the song says we need to pay attention of the cycle and try and HELP stop the cycle......Elvis sang this when know one wanted to sing this....controversial song back in the 60’s....he stuck his neck out when his manager and RCA label did not want him to do it! Thank you for your honest reaction! I’m sure you knew Elvis was very poor growing up...he knew what it was like!
@darrelldetwiler4773
3 жыл бұрын
That’s all true,Swaggy^^
@MamaOdie
3 жыл бұрын
It's a distressing and unforgivable testament that the world is still turning it's head.
@dannypresley5353
3 жыл бұрын
1969
@dannypresley5353
3 жыл бұрын
The song was first song by Elvis in. 1969
@dannypresley5353
3 жыл бұрын
The man was an angel on earth to many folks did yall know he and danny Thomas put together st.judes children's hospital so no family would ever have to pay for medical of any kind and Elvis created indeed employment agency just so no matter how low someone's education is they can still get a job lol check this out aunt Nash opened a church but she needed a piano lmbo he gave her a 15 million dollar baby grand piano lol so they got it to the church and it was like way to be to even fit in the church as it was a very small church lol so they went to a pawn shop and asked if they had a smaller piano that they could trade lmbo they gave the owner of the pawn shop the piano for a i think $500 organ lol they just swapped it out even steven lol true story my hand to god 😂
@christ112-c4u
Жыл бұрын
That make me crying,every time and I’m 60 it’s crazy how I’m feeling sensitive listening that song
@depper
3 жыл бұрын
Man do we NEED, not only want, this VOICE TODAY. Elvis thought his career may have been over in the 1970s.... yet it was only beginning.
@maryannweitzel5636
2 жыл бұрын
And this is why we called him the King. There will never be another.
@Leggin
Жыл бұрын
Their is no better voice as Elvis Presley he is such and always be the king of rock n roll love me some Elvis Presley ..he was never racist he loved all ppl ... I was long after his time ..... I was born in 1975 I was a baby when he died and I love and listen to his music till this day #RIPELVISPRESLEY NEVER FORGOTTEN 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️
@PoboyNCoke
3 жыл бұрын
I heard this song when I was 9 years old It changed the way I see the world.
@alysunchained1298
2 жыл бұрын
This song came out when I was a child....I cry every time I hear it.
@patw1795
3 жыл бұрын
Elvis did many things for alot of people. He was a very kind hearted person. He had a very kind hearted mother. She really pasted her love to her son. He was her world. Keep listening to his songs and you will find out he made alot of very good songs. They should never be forgotten.
@christinasalingre6994
Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤😢
@Prozak63
3 жыл бұрын
The sad truth is Elvis addressed this over 50 years ago yet we still haven't fixed. Get it together people, help out and end this disgraceful problem.
@Tommysimonsen
3 жыл бұрын
First you have to understand the problem, ghettos were built when the tractor was invented, and all people moved to the city. Move out again.
@Prozak63
3 жыл бұрын
@@Tommysimonsen interesting view of such a longstanding issue. I never thought of our government as a tractor...yes I'm very aware of The Great Migration during WW I as well as the The WW ll second migration but a tractor was not the cause.
@Tommysimonsen
3 жыл бұрын
@@Prozak63 Government? Don`t you have freedom of movement?, The people in the ghettos are the problem, not the buildings.
@Prozak63
3 жыл бұрын
@@Tommysimonsen I'm not sure where you live but yes we are free to move anywhere without restriction. But I'll say this, I made no mention of buildings being the ghetto. As for the people who are stuck living in rundown neighborhoods, a majority of those people do want much better but a continuing cycle of ignoring them and the real problems they face is our own ignorance. Why are there BILLIONS of dollars in our Government's lasted bill going to outside countries for bullshit things? Answer that for me and tell me it's the people in the ghetto that are the problem when all that money could and should go towards helping OUR citizens.
@Tommysimonsen
3 жыл бұрын
@@Prozak63 The government have no money you confuse debt with money.
@leesher1845
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful song with fabulous band and back up singers.
@margarettaylor8107
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry but with his male beauty alone, his stage performance makes him the greatest performer.Just looking at him holds you spell bound.With his talent, instrument playing, vocals, dance, karate moves nobody will ever match him.He is the entertainer's entertainer
@laurawilloughby4000
3 жыл бұрын
God he was SO beautiful.
@winnieskees9622
3 жыл бұрын
And he is STILL beautiful! Just wait till you see him and what he is doing. He has finally found his peace!
@corlettegeduld
Жыл бұрын
Love Elvis Presley ❤His songs ring true today ❤
@christinebmorel5853
3 жыл бұрын
Elvis,was born in the ghetto in tupelo ms dirt poor and never forgot where he came from and lived in the public housing as a teenager,so he Sang this song with passion.thanks for your reaction god bless you ❤ The GOAT.🙏 amen.🇵🇷🇺🇸🙋👌👍👑
@cliffordyawn2696
3 жыл бұрын
This singer knows the truth. This is one powerful song
@sandyleewhite
3 жыл бұрын
Elvis is one of the most famous people in music history, & no doubt, one of the most talented, however his heart & love for humanity, is his legacy 💚💗💜 Please review his song, If I Can Dream, it is a beautiful tribute to MLK 💚💗💜
@bwana-ma-coo-bah425
3 жыл бұрын
he did tribute the song to MLK. yes. But did he turn up to the funeral? No!! Why don't you tell me why he didn't go to the funeral?
@bevtuft3572
2 жыл бұрын
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 probably because he would have been instantly recognized and caused all kinds of mess.
@bwana-ma-coo-bah425
2 жыл бұрын
@@bevtuft3572 lame excuse. Nixon along with many other dignitaries went. The colonel ordered Elvis to finish the movie he was working on.
@marlon-jl4ge
2 жыл бұрын
Go to your overrated shitty zappa, hahahaha
@marlon-jl4ge
Жыл бұрын
Zappa looked like a bum at the end 🤣
@cm9859
Жыл бұрын
Love this song and ELVIS. I used to live in Memphis. Hope to move back to TN next year 2023.
@romarobbins270
3 жыл бұрын
This song made me cry when I listened to it on the radio when I was 10. Fifty plus years later, it still makes me cry.
@michellelynnrennick4537
3 жыл бұрын
I am amazed by how many people haven’t heard this song.
@slimguy8144
3 жыл бұрын
There is no color in music, music is the vibration of love.
@shawnj1966
3 жыл бұрын
There was another guy that reacted to this and his first response was to be offended. He wanted to know if Elvis was from the ghetto and if he wasn't, how dare he sing a song about it! The fact is, you don't need to be from it to see the issues that take place there. I'm glad that you can understand that because you've seen firsthand that it happens but not everyone from there ends up that way or makes that choice. Too many do unfortunately including many of my childhood friends. Elvis grew up dirt poor but the man that wrote it was Mac Davis and he didn't but one of his childhood friends that was black did and him being from the ghetto and what happened there was the inspiration for the song.
@kristine0
3 жыл бұрын
He hope the other man who was offended was set straight by other posters. You don’t have to experience something to sing about it but Elvis sure did experience growing up in the ghetto.
@yunengdahl3675
3 жыл бұрын
Sad that there are people who think he was a racist when in fact he was the opposite. He truly loved the black community.
@Fmanzo10
3 жыл бұрын
Elvis was born in the ghetto in Tupelo Mississippi and lived in projects in Memphis as a teenager.
@chriscurrie5597
3 жыл бұрын
Everyone is offended today,,, they were born offended..
@edwardcottman743
2 жыл бұрын
That's right! Elvis tried to inspire many to step above their current bad situation regardless of race....but he did try very hard to assimilate many Blacks into his world to help in any way he could.
@christinamiller4598
Жыл бұрын
I am crying here waterfalls Elvis loved everyone ❤️
@Rioshaythord
3 жыл бұрын
Elvis Presley, King of Rock, Michael Jackson, King of Pop, Eminem, King of Rap!
@francesbaker3488
6 күн бұрын
I totally agree ❤❤❤
@melodymartin4959
3 жыл бұрын
I don't think you've done Elvis and the black community. It let's you see the real Elvis. Love watching you. Have a safe and Happy New Year.
@RJsStudio131
3 жыл бұрын
Great Reaction!!!!! He was, is and will always be the Man!!!!! I was fortunate to grow up during the 60s.
@megarocks911
3 жыл бұрын
It's awesome and it's a must.
@sallytaylor8724
3 жыл бұрын
Must watch Elvis and the black community.
@nseals721
3 жыл бұрын
The only thing that's going to stop Is the people in their neighbourhood. Get rid of the people Like Sheila Jackson Lee.
@msme7544
3 жыл бұрын
I can’t tell what someone else is thinking or feeling but I look at his audience, he sang in front of rich white people and sang “are we to blind to see” so for me this song is to make people think of how they can help and support communities who needs it or the circle will never end. I might be wrong, but I don’t think he sings it as a bad thing, more to make people aware and that change can and should be done, he has a voice and uses it to spread awareness. He grew up in poverty himself. I also think one of the back up singers are Whitney Houston’s mother? Have a great day!
@cindyphifer970
3 жыл бұрын
My man Elvis beautiful inside and out
@markleland6337
2 жыл бұрын
I grew up watching the King of Rock N Roll! Long live the King! ELVIS PRESLEY
@JohnHazelwood58
3 жыл бұрын
In Germany we do have a word for it: "Teufelskreis" - which can be translated as "devils vicious circle" ...
@shelleybleu4903
3 жыл бұрын
Germans always have the best words.
@bwana-ma-coo-bah425
3 жыл бұрын
in America they call it racism.
@olwynyoung6499
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! What an awesome name
@olwynyoung6499
3 жыл бұрын
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 all people irrespective of skin colour can be dirt poor. Not racist, fact.
@bwana-ma-coo-bah425
3 жыл бұрын
@@olwynyoung6499I agree in part. the only difference is, and don't forget we are talking about those times not current. If you are black and poor it was a lot harder than if you are white and poor. People forget that we are talking about "then" not 'now".
@sharonmccord2240
2 жыл бұрын
Elvis please dont cry daddy beautiful song he sing
@Whippy99
Жыл бұрын
I was ten when this song came out. It upset me then and it still does, because nothing has changed.
@christienegrete7616
3 жыл бұрын
PLEASE react to "Elvis and The Black Community" It is so telling of him.
@sheilahaver75
3 жыл бұрын
Where can I find this book?
@christienegrete7616
3 жыл бұрын
@@sheilahaver75 it's a video on KZitem. Here is the link kzitem.info/news/bejne/2Zpn1oytanaepnY ❤❤I hope you enjoy it❤❤
@ziggazagga9844
3 жыл бұрын
One life live it ...one love ❤
@normaharris7255
3 жыл бұрын
As an Elvis fan for 50 this song is my favorite from back then to now I prayed for years that a change would happen and all people are treated with respect and love Your reaction and story of your life touched my heart and God Bless You young man
@debinusa9185
3 жыл бұрын
There are videos of Elvis and the black community, WOW, what an eye opener ‼️
@shepherd19551
3 жыл бұрын
So glad you understand where Elvis is coming from . He loved life and people , He was always looking out for people . Glad you say what you said about him .
@ruthmitchell6016
3 жыл бұрын
The best evaluating of ths song I've seen yet....thank you...I am so happy Elvis is being recognized for his love of his fellow man & the pleght of the poor...
@Vikinggirl1679
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this song. As you said so relavent still today. Elvis grew up dirt poor in one room shack in Mississippi.he didn't even have a pair of shoes for many years and would hunt squirrels to help feed his family. His family lived side by side with families of color during segregation. He went to African American churches where he developed a deep love of gospel music. He won a grammy for his gospel work. Those neigh ors also brought food for the Presley family when they had none. Elvis never saw color. Only the person. If you harrased his backup singers or a colored members of his band or crew you felt his rath. He never forgot where he came from. Try "of I could dream" from his 1968 tv special. It's his tri it's to MLK and his have a dream speech after he was assassinated. Elvis was extremely upset and angry and you can hear the pain in his voice. He never sang it again. Take care and thanks
@margarettaylor8107
3 жыл бұрын
A correction.Elvis love for music was inborn.He attended white Pentecostal church every week, soulful and rhythmic music there.That is were he learned to love gospel music.He sang there at age two..not in black churches.He supplemented his church going when he infrequently listened to black gospel outside their churchess attending the actual services very infrequently.When he was a teenager thirteen or so he attended the southern white gospel concerts, never missing one ecxept once when he had no money to get in.JD Sumner of the Stamps then missed his presence and threreafter Elvis got in free.JD was the bass singer who later was with Elvis in Vegas.Elvis himself said he listened to all types of music early on even opera and credited his church mostly for his influence but he credits so many other types too..a compilation.As for his soulful singing, he grew up in poverty yearning for better life, yearning for more, experiencing what poverty did to him.That is where all that deep passion comes from in his music...his own experiences.He never once borrowed those experiences.He suffered them.He loved black rhythm blues, black gospel but his music was so much more a compilatation of country rhythm blues gospel (white and black). etc. In short, Elvis said he sounded like nobody and he did mot.He was the real deal original.
@joeytirado7704
Жыл бұрын
Wow I didn't know Elvis had to hunt squirrels to survive in early years. Wow. (His twin sadly died too at birth) Talk about starting behind the 8 ball...
@Vikinggirl1679
Жыл бұрын
@@margarettaylor8107 nope
@carrielaliberte3255
2 жыл бұрын
Elvis... his voice, talent, and ya moves 😎 so great! His love for all of us, makes me appreciate him even more.
@alanwilliams1800
Жыл бұрын
He was an incredible man, In real life, he also gave cars ,money, food to people in need, his daughter did a clauberation of in the ghetto. Its on tube very moving as well made me cry as well.look for Elvis / Lisa singing in the Ghetto so beautiful. I think you have beautiful emotions, never be inbarresed and your beautifu
@GeorgiaOverdrive
3 жыл бұрын
The original title of the song was "Vicious Cycle".
@mattharack5976
Жыл бұрын
The KING for a reason!!!
@mom2cnl
3 жыл бұрын
I am so happy for you and glad to support you. I wish you much success and blessings. Love your reactions!
@Jeri_C11
3 жыл бұрын
He grew up in abject poverty and understood very much how it was. He lived in the shack houses with mixed races which helped him to love all people.
@margaretstutts4362
2 жыл бұрын
I was at a 1976 concert of his. He was the perfect performer. His voice is just magnificent. He sang this and so much more. Glad you got out. It cannot be easy. I’m so sorry.
@58ALSHA
3 жыл бұрын
That's why hes KING!
@mcurrent44
2 жыл бұрын
Just growing up in the inner city. I grew up listening to this man, he is awesome bro
@cacola3375
3 жыл бұрын
This was written and performed 50 years ago. Very real reaction.
@thomasrios4664
3 жыл бұрын
This is why elvis presley was a good man with a kind heart, because he's put a message through a song that people in low poverty getting manipulated and deceived and struggle to survive and get disrespected sometimes get out of hand, and desperate takes charge.
@leectcb
3 жыл бұрын
Loved your reaction to an amazing song and performance.
@theresareynolds3133
2 жыл бұрын
Your shirt says We are all human and that's all Elvis ever saw, humans, not color or religion, just people, he was very kind and generous, I think that's what really made him special, he wasn't afraid to sing songs that described actual life, I wasn't really a fan of his, but he did do a lot for those in need.
@southpark6757
3 жыл бұрын
You, Elvis and many others - regardless of color, are proof that there is a way out of the ghetto. Perseverance and respect for oneself.
@johnallright6847
Жыл бұрын
This one allways tugs at the heart strings and the king is the only one to sing this song properly.
@destinidelmonico8854
3 жыл бұрын
Love Elvis and your reaction! Also, love your t-shirt!
@helenpilch2633
2 жыл бұрын
Mary that line Elvis says at the end of that song gets me EVERYTIME!
@davidcharlesfisher5692
3 жыл бұрын
Elvis is singing this live in Las Vegas 8/25/1969...52 years ago. Most of your viewers probably didn’t even exist yet. And not much has changed. Love the t-shirt!
@chesterzimmerman7752
3 жыл бұрын
Elvis was a kind soul my grandma met him in person said he was a real gentlemen his songs are emotional and powerful he may not have held the record about Michel Jackson but he is the king of rock also check out Elvis Presley Dixieland
@margarettaylor8107
3 жыл бұрын
What Michael record? Michael is not in all 4 music Halls of Fame.zElvis sold more albums and had more gold records plus Elvis died 43 yrs ago.Michael died in 2009.Will Michael still be so remembered in another 30 years?Who knows? Only time will tell.Maybe.Maybe not.
@jennywren7822
3 жыл бұрын
Elvis is 2nd in the record etc sales, behind the Beatles, Michael Jackson is 4th. When you consider the Beatles had 4 men and each one had fans, and Elvis only had himself..... Elvis is the G.O.A.T greatest of all time, and always will be ❤
@margarettaylor8107
3 жыл бұрын
@@jennywren7822 How many more millions of people at the height of Michael's career were there compared to when Elvis performed.In the fifties,sixties, partly seventies? there were about 150 million.In the fiftied. maybe 175 million in yhe late seventies. During Michael and the Beatles time, the population dramatically increased to 200 million to 350 million today.My point is there was a much bigger buying market now than in Elvis time.So more people vs population purchased Elvis records than Michael or the Beatles.Elvis is the king of music.Period.
@jennywren7822
3 жыл бұрын
@@margarettaylor8107 Well said, I was reading a comment on one of Elvis's videos, where a man said the Aloha from Hawaii concert was watched by one and a half billion people in 40 countries, when the worlds population was nearly three billion. Now its over 7 billion so you're very right, I hadn't thought of that. He still holds the record for sold out concerts and in all the halls of fame. He still holds the record for the record sales etc for a solo artist....
@margarettaylor8107
3 жыл бұрын
@@jennywren7822 Added to our observations Jenny, is fans actually had to make an effort and go to a record shop to buy Elvis' records.Sometimes records were sold out, and they had to return for a second or third time to buy them a.People just sit on their sofa today and expend no energy to leave their houses to purchase the music. Michael began singing at five yrs or so and lived much longer than Elvis, more time to make music than Elvis.Plus Elvis did no concerts except a couple from 1960 to 1969.Mc hael did not make movies nor did the Beatles.To be very candid, they just did not have the leading man looks.Elvis had it all, including his spirituality and the magnificent human and humanitarium he was.He was more than an entertainer's entertainet.God chose Elvis to be our most popular himan besides Jesus.God richly blessed him, and Elvis gave all the credit to his Lord and Savior..a humble man indeed.
@erikkaldor2
Жыл бұрын
Great to see your reaction. Very emotional song. Elvis was a once in a generation talent, and a kind human being. His only Grammy Awards were for his gospel recordings. You should check those out too.
@belssage
3 жыл бұрын
It's like a person can see this young man. I'm loving your T-shirt.
@janicesmith4978
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a huge Elvis fan and I have watched alot of reaction videos and I just feel in love with you. You have your head on right and don't ever ever change
@scherypierce9607
Жыл бұрын
Mr. king , just reading your message was amazing. I was able to see Elivs in concert. He was amazing and you can could feel His presence!!!
@LoveStory-sk5yk
2 жыл бұрын
The King A Real Great Man With a Capital U The Most, Good and Perfect Human Being That Could Exist With His Generosity, His Great and Immense Heart that had no limits Elvis had an unconditional love for anyone and was always there and for everyone who is Family, Friends I have strangers for this he was an immense gift from God sent to earth ♥️♥️👑👑👑
@kimcutts424
2 жыл бұрын
Elvis grew up next to the Ghetto in Memphis. His parents worked in the cotton fields to get by, but he never forgot his roots. He always said that "When it came to people, he was colour blind" A beautiful man. I'm so glad you got out of their, and made it into a lovely young man. 🎤🔥🎶🇺🇲🇬🇧
@stevegans731
3 жыл бұрын
Whitney Houston's mom is one of the backup singers.
@bwana-ma-coo-bah425
3 жыл бұрын
will all of you people stop with the cissy houston card she spent 4 weeks with Elvis His career spanned 1144 weeks of those 1144 weeks she spent 4 weeks with him Did he really do that much? the mathematical equation is there for you to work out.
@marlon-jl4ge
2 жыл бұрын
Zappa was an overrated clown compare to elvis, the truth hurts hahahaha
@marlon-jl4ge
Жыл бұрын
Zappa troll how long did it take you to memorize everything? 🤣
@marlon-jl4ge
Жыл бұрын
Wow, what a great talent the zappa troll has, he always write the same one_sided nonsense, impressive 🤣
@777SEER
3 жыл бұрын
That’s the first time I heard that song by Elvis,I’m 53 growing up listening to him since itty bitty. Wow 😮
@dianahead8592
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song. So true.We live what we know.
@youngned497
2 жыл бұрын
My brother, I’ve just discovered your channel from this video. I’m coming from middle class England & your reaction has touched me..
@teresastelmat6350
3 жыл бұрын
Grew up very poor in Illinois. I was a sixth little hungry mouth to feed. I think the song is relatable in any race religion or culture brings me to tears every time I listen. We ALL need a helping hand❤❤❤
@lynngarrow7077
3 жыл бұрын
I cry every time I hear this song. We have every good intention, but nothing has really changed. Sad that it's still relevent today
@edwardlemayjr1358
3 жыл бұрын
GOD BLESS THE KING!!!!!🎸👑
@sherrellelkins1976
3 жыл бұрын
He was so amazing.
@michaelpaino4110
2 жыл бұрын
Blessings upon you, and the influence you have on others. It 's very inspiring to hear your values. Thank you.
@lisalotwin3154
3 жыл бұрын
Recorded in 1971. 50 years ago. Still relevant today. Yes, a viscous circle.
@lajas44
3 жыл бұрын
Elvis was the top star at that time. He got it. A time When people didn’t think this way. Like Marvin Gaye, he sang about the troubles that people just didn’t want to pay attention to. Elvis understood 50 years ago.
@cherigray6121
3 жыл бұрын
Love your honesty 😍
@Lucile266
3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou. Ive been hearing this song for almost 50 (?) years and watching you its the first time all over again. od sad.
@CharlesTheOpinionatedPug
2 жыл бұрын
The Echo That Will Never Die
@genea.p8578
Жыл бұрын
Love watching reactions to Elvis' music 👑
@jdc0044
2 жыл бұрын
it is ok to cry swaggy - my parents grew me up on elvis presley music since age 5 - this song came on the radio in 1969 - most of his songs in 1968 and 1969 - was a hurting time for elvis cause of the murder of martin luther king jr. - it broke elvis heart in two and i do not think he ever recovered from it
@talented1617
3 жыл бұрын
This so always make me cry, it’s so relevant especially today!
@rayc2993
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I am glad you are out, so be thankful.
@toddjackson3136
2 жыл бұрын
I just moved to a small town for a job and the community is dying! Buildings are abandoned and falling down, all of the kids go to one school K-12, there is a gas station and that's about it for businesses. The community is tight in solidarity. Help each other out, proud of their community....as long as you stay in the community. Someone's kid got a chance to go to a better school in another community and everyone turned on them. Called them rich pants, accused them of thinking they were too good for the community. Shunned the family. The message was clear, you're one of us...until you aren't! I think that's the same pattern everywhere. We welcome others who are suffering similar to us, but feel hurt when one of our own "leaves us" instead of just celebrating their being one step closer to a better life.
@SPIDERMURPHY-np8bj
Жыл бұрын
*Elvis was not only the Greatest Entertainer of All Time .... He also invented -----> " Being Cool "*
@joannacianfarani0412
3 жыл бұрын
This song came out the year I was born 1969. Elvis was born in Tupelo MS, And moved to the Memphis Ghetto. Elvis was the KING OF ROCK AND ROLL. LOL
@robertarnold7187
3 жыл бұрын
One of his best songs.
@fgrillo29
Ай бұрын
This song is just as relevant now as it was when it was recorded.
@abma8031
2 жыл бұрын
this is the king no one will ever come close he was the first to open doors
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