A lot of people accused Elvis of stealing content from the Black Community and people like Quincy Jones and Mary J Blige, accused him of being racist. Those people are disgusting for perpetuating such lies. For that reason I have boycotted them my whole life. The black women and men who sang with him who he refused to perform without even when he was told they were not welcome have said the exact opposite.
Watch Elvis and the black community 1@2.Explains his early life .His choice-singers and musicians .One Elvis was not a racist person and he lived in the ghetto.
MLK was assassinated only miles from Elvis' house in Memphis only a month and a half before Elvis recorded this song to close his 1968 TV special. The lyric for the song was directly taken from MLKs' "I Have A Dream" speech that he gave in from of the Lincoln monument in 1963. I still get a tear or two in my eyes when ever I hear this.
When Elvis died, I was with my mother at a Drs appointment. She was with the Dr, and I was in the waiting room. They announced it over the speakers that Elvis had died. Everyone in the waiting room burst out crying. I was shocked. When we left, I asked my mother. "Who is Elvis Presley?" She said, "The best-looking man that ever lived." So, for years I thought that was what he was famous for.
I thoroughly enjoyed this reaction. We GOT to come together... in spite of anyone from any side that doesn't want it to happen. New generation - new chance to change the world.
@@hookedonreactions7649 He's finally out of his youtube ban for trolling, racist comments and threatening people... Time to report him and get him banned again. Just report him for harassment.
His family was so poor his father wrote a bad check for food. He went to jail, and Elvis and his mom became homeless. They ended up in the projects. Growing up, he was mocked endlessly. He never forgot. He found solitude going to a black church where he first sang and felt at home. He never, ever forgot his roots
@@youtubeuserthinker Thank you for your request to explain what I meant. First, have Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and don’t always use the right words. My point is this, if you don’t want another child (mouth to feed) use birth control. As I mentioned previously.
@@LadyGator1983 That's tough, having MS, I'm sorry. Thank you for your reply. I was just a bit confused as Elvis was an only child. I guess you mean the Projects. Times were very different in the 1930s! Wishing you the best and that your MS goes into remission.
@@LadyGator1983It was the 1930's, in Mississippi, and they were very poor. And Elvis along with his twin that was born dead, were the first and only children of their parents.
Truth can seem stranger than fiction sometimes. Elvis Presley actually WAS NOT A RACIST. Muhammad Ali, BB King, and James Brown and many others attested to that. Elvis didn't steal anything from anyone. ELVIS CREATED HIS OWN STYLE and paid the black artists he worked with very, very well. That "Elvis was a racist and stole black music" narrative was a false narrative that bears no truth and has zero evidence. ALL black artists that worked with him PRAISED HIM. Elvis is the only musician inducted into the Gospel, R&B, Country and Rock Halls of Fame. FACTS: 1. Elvis Presley has NEVER stolen a song. Not even in one instance. Elvis WORKED ** WITH BLACK SONGWRITERS **. In particular, Otis Blackwell, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, among a few others. Elvis paid for SONG RIGHTS, which went to each black artist. 2. Elvis then sent ROYALTY CHECKS to the artist based on HIS sales. 3. Because Elvis CREDITED EACH ARTIST, on EACH ALBUM, black artists' ALBUM SALES skyrocketed when Elvis recorded one of their songs. Elvis opened up THREE REVENUE STREAMS for black artists when almost NO ONE ELSE WAS. There absolutely were white artists and executives that were stealing black music, but Elvis was NOT in that group. Elvis gave an injection to black music and musicians, that is why they willingly worked with Elvis, and CREDITED ELVIS for doing JUST THAT. Examples: Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Otis Blackwell, Fats Domino, Jackie Wilson. Mahalia Jackson. Cissy Houston. James Brown. Isaac Hayes. Al Green. They all credited and put mad respect on Elvis' name. Elvis came FROM NOTHING. Born in a shack with no running water or electricity. Twin brother died at birth and was buried in a SHOEBOX. So poor his black friend Sam Bell called him the poorest of the poor. Yet his ability to interpret and arrange a song by merging three distinct genres, R&B, Country and Gospel was revolutionary. Elvis was an ARRANGER as much as he was a lead vocalist and dancer. He was a creator of stage presentations, of clothing attire, and the look of a rock and roll star. He was a crossover youth symbol for many young white, black and Hispanic people in the 1950s, no matter their race or creed, and always went against the order of older elites of the day. Elvis was a youth rebel, who dressed with Italian and Cuban collar shirts, wide-legged, pleated trousers, blousons , long raised Pompadour hairstyle, sharp colors, denim and leather jackets, and always looked youthful and fresh. Always dressed on point. All eyes were on Elvis. And the older people hated the look and would threaten to arrest him and even kill him for his singing and dancing. Death threats became the norm until the day he died. Elvis was a strong supporter of civil rights, hiring black musicians and staff members when almost noone was at the time, even during the race riots of the 1960s. His voice and action is dearly missed as it could really help in today's atmosphere.
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 we’re you alive at the time? Yes he was. When he as told not to bring his backup singers he refused to go. This song was specifically written from the death of Dr King. He was a musician and he supported civil rights in every way a musician can. They put him in jail and then forced him into the army because of his beliefs.
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 it sure is easy to crap on someone who isn’t alive isn’t it. To accuse people of something you have no evidence of. Clearly you haven’t seen any of his interviews either. Crawl back under your rock.
@@SickGirlRocks okay lets play your game. tell me this, Elvis's career started in 1953 right? Why did it take him so long to use black artists in his band or on stage? Elvis was no musician, and Elvis did NOTHING !!! for civil rights. They put who in jail?
@@SickGirlRocks Elvis was NOT forced into the Army, Elvis volunteered to go to serve his country. He was NOT a racist for sure. His career was Ruled by Tom Parker, who ruined him. Elvis was GREAT to everyone.
Dude, I'm glad you stuck with it, it's worth it. I only subscribed earlier today because the other Elvis reaction popped up in my feed, and I really like your reactions man.
Thank you for listening to Elvis. I grew up in the Elvis era and no one could come close to him as far as singing. It didn't hurt that he was so handsome. ❤
It was Elvis’ reaction to the news of Kennedy’s assassination that lead to the creation of the song "If I Can Dream," a tribute song to King, featuring direct quotes from the Civil Rights leader. In the spring of '68, Elvis was working on his upcoming TV special, "Elvis." After seeing the news about Kennedy's death on TV, Elvis spent an entire night with the show's director, Steve Binder, and his friends, talking about the assassinations and Elvis' wishes for the world. The conversation was heartfelt and honest, and Binder believed Elvis had an important message for the country. Binder then went to the show's Musical Director Billy Goldenberg and songwriter Earl Brown and told them about the discussion. He wanted a powerful, meaningful song that would close out the TV special. Because the special was slated to air in December, the producers and Elvis' manager, Col. Tom Parker, had planned to end the show with a Christmas song, but Binder had other ideas. It wasn't long before "If I Can Dream" was born
This was not only a tribute to MLK it was also a tribute to Robert Kennedy who was also assassinated that year, I don't know why no one ever mentions that! It was also in a way about the conflict in Vietnam, I have it from a good source that is why he chose the red tie, to represent the blood being spilled by our young men overseas! Just a little more history for you! Great reaction!
Great to see another great reaction to Elvis Presley. There will never be another like Elvis. RIP:🎸💔🔥 Looking forward to following your musical journey 👍
The best song and performance by Elvis! What's more, he inspired the lyrics that were written for him by Earl Brown, who was a music arranger. Elvis told him what he wanted to sing about and talked about Dr. King.
ELVIS was the man, still is. YES, Elvis was very much involved in the black community. He paid for singer JACKIE WILSON hospital bill. Elvis was born poor. Very poor Yet when he started making money he never forgot his roots. He's from Tupelo and he lived with his parents and I think grandma. His twin died at birth. Amazing voice. His daughter Lisa Marie just passed away and he passed in 1977 but she made a duet song with him that's absolutely beautiful. It's called Where No One Stands. Check it out
Yes Elvis sang this as a tribute to MLK and Bobbie Kennedy. Kennedy had just been assassinated too. He was a civil rights leader too. Elvis cried during this. He was devastated.
“Elvis and the Black Community -That Echo Will Never Die” video gives a lot of Elvis background. AnotherGreat message song is “Walk A Mile In My Shoes”
Elvis is your man if you want someone who sings like he means every word. He grew up with Gospel from an early age & that doubtless made a big difference. This is one the best sections in the Elvis film. They could have just made a film about 1968...
Highly recommend more of the 68 Comeback Special. When he sits with his band, plays and sings...❤️. My personal favorite in that part is Trying to Get to You.
He used to go down to Biloxi Mississippi all the time and we lived in Gulfport and my sister people didn't mess with them down there and he also had a twin brother that passed away I think he had died at Birth I'm not sure we do love him and we miss him so much❤❤❤❤❤ one of the most greatest musician there was most beautiful voice sing with all his heart and soul rest in peace Elvis and take care of your daughter Lisa Marie and your grandson
Your reaction to this performance, earned you a sub from me. So great to see the younger generation 'getting it' when it comes to Elvis. Well done young man, well done.
Elvis loved everyone regardless of color. He always helped anyone in need. They said when he passed he had less then a million dollars. Lawyer's justified it as he gave homes, cars, etc to people in need
Elvis was to perform at the Astrodome in 1968, when he got there he was told his back up singers The Sweet Inspirations could not perform with him. One of those back up singers was Whitney Houston's mom. He said okay and proceeded to leave. He said if they can't sing with me then I'm leaving also. Well just happens his back up singers are brought into the Astrodome in convertibles. Elvis did not play. Basically he was saying the ball is in your court, play it the way you want
The Sweet Inspirations - Sylvia Shemwell, Cissy Houston, Myrna Smith and Estelle Brown- were AMAZING AND ON POINT every every every time. He cared for them; one location owner told him the girls couldn't sing there and he told that man "If they don't come, I don't come". The owner ended up sending out his convertible with his own daughter to drive the ladies around. SOOOOOO yeah... Elvis.
Yes he did not or was not a racist in anyway or form. Thank God for that he was a beautiful soul and I miss his daughter Lisa immensely. He did help write the song to me he is a true one of a kind. Sweet, sensitive, shy and giving.
Shon of the beautiful shoulders wife here again. This is a beautiful, uplifting song for Dr. MLK and RFK who were assassinated shortly before. You won't find better from Elvis.
You got a remember this is 1969 is still relevant. There is so sad, but true by Elvis is the king initials why he is the most underrated singer of all time I don’t feel so blessed distributors my God for real
They said after this he went backstage and curled up in a fetal position and cried his heart out. He was extremely hurt by the loss of his friend Dr. Martin Luther King, they were close but they kept it secret for many reasons that were messed up but they knew it was best in a really funked up way. He was hurt and he never sang this song again. RIP Elvis and MLK.
His family were so poor, that when his twin brother died at birth, the baby was buried in a cardboard shoebox. Elvis was a massive humanitarian. I loved him growing up and was (like many) devastated when he died... and years later MJ died the same way, prescription drugs provided by their doctor. It still makes me sad that people with all that talent & get so big, can't even have a life like most people & trusted physicians only after their money don't do their job, and cause the end of them.😢
Next up, You Gave Me A Mountain, I Just Can’t Help Believing, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Kentucky Rain😂 You just earned another follower with that reaction👊🏻👊🏿
I read in a book about Elvis' life that he and James Brown, yes that James Brown became such close friends that when Elvis' funeral was set, James Brown arrived early and was the first guest. After the service was over and everyone had left, Mr. Brown sat down next to Elvis' casket and cried like a baby for so long security had to gently pick him up and escort him back to his car. That's how much James Brown loved Elvis. Very touching story.
Elvis’s manager Colonel Tom Parker and NBC did not want him to sing this song. They wanted him to end the show with a Christmas song. He said no I’m doing this.
This absolutely was a tribute to MLK. Make no mistake, Elvis was a champion for civil rights and a powerful voice in the 50s and 60s that was so needed.
Great reactions! Glad you are enjoying Elvis. Get ready for a lot of Elvis. He recorded about 700 songs. He was the best music has ever had. He was a true gift from God. He is the ultimate rags to riches story. A true American legend
The girls back up singers are called The Sweet Inspirations and they add so much to the music and the good thing is that they're always with him..he also has his band..an orchestra and others that are all amazing ! Enjoy your Elvis journey I love your excitement..Thanks for this great reaction ✌️
Actually for the 68 special The Blossoms were the female backup singers (including Darlene Love). Sweet Inspirations came in 1969 with Cissy Houston only there for the 69 season
Great reaction! You mentioned earlier that Elvis did not forget his roots. Even after becoming popular he lived in Memphis Tennessee. That was his roots. Not exactly a place where wealthy popular stars live. Not only that but Martin Luther King was murdered 15 minutes from Graceland, Elvis’ home in Memphis. That added to the agony of Elvis Presley’s heartache of King’s assassination!
… Elvis was the first and the best! ... A millennial singer for the ages ... John Lennon put it best ... "Before Elvis there was nothing." 🕺🏻✨💎✨🕯 Thank you
Just watch this and I'm laughing my ass off at the ending, you are funny man. But yeah I love how you are getting it. And I would also say, about 1 and 3 or 1 and four reactors cutoff that turns out to be historic mic drop moment at the end. He did not say thank you thank you very much but you can hear him say sometimes but once you hear him say it in a live performance you will realize that it is humble and not the bullshit that impersonators make it out to be. But at the end of this it's the last show of the thing and he is emotionally exhausted and it's a historic mic drop moment. Apparently after this he goes backstage curls up in a ball and cries for hours. The assassination of dr. King only happened in his hometown of Memphis it only happened a short distance from where he lived. And he was devastated. You've got to check out some of his fun stuff though, there is black-and-white footage from him a long time earlier because he got going at age 20 in like 1955 or really quite before that when he was 19. He just took off like a late freight as some of the black people said back then. And I know you will probably get a lot of requests for this, but check out is 1970 live in Las Vegas version with him in the big white jumpsuit doing Suspicious Minds which had been a huge radio hit for him shortly before. This is mindblowing. And you will see how diverse is band is and how well they get along.
I suggest you check out “The Echo will never die”. It’s the story of how Elvis grew up and his love for the black community. You would like it. Enjoyed your reaction.
Elvis sang the hell out of that song.That was raw passion and his voice was off the scale riddiculous .Magnificent ,superb ,There will only be one Elvis .
Young man I love your reaction to the greatest solo performer in the history of music ! Elvis changed everything with his passion his amazing voice and his love for mankind !! I was 13 in 1974 when seen him at the Nassau coliseum 5 rows from the stage !! My sister took me and my brother and her son my nephew who was only a year younger than me . I have to admit I got distracted by the women throwing there tops and bras on the stage ! Lol ….. But seriously it was an incredible experience that I will never forget !! Young man there’s a reason everyone calls him the king 🤴
He was and will always be the GOAT, not just for his performances, but because of his personality. One of the many times he performed at the Astrodome in Houston, he was told his backup singers could not perform because they were black. He informed the management that if his singers could not perform, then he wouldn't be performing either, needless to say they changed their minds. He was way ahead of his time.
Hi Shon, I told you that you would love this song and there's about 700 more songs to check out, Elvis sings with so much Passion , and he put his career on the line singing this song in 1968, but no one was going to tell this beautiful man what he couldn't sing, try reacting to Elvis singing Walk a mile in my shoes and Just Pretend, totally different genres, he sang all genres of music , his Gospel music is mind blowing, another great song he sings to Bridge over Troubled Water, so much power in his voice. I'm really enjoying watching your Elvis reactions , stay on the Elvis journey, take that drink and react to the third Elvis reaction. TCB 1935🕺🕺🕺🕺⚡⚡⚡👑👑👑👑🎵🎵🎵🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏🙏🙏
Great reaction! Other Elvis videos to check out: Trying to Get to You, Can’t Help Falling in Love, That’s All Right (68 Comeback Soecial ), Suspicious Minds, Polk Salad Annie, Bridge Over Troubled Water 1970 Las Vegas shows, Ready Teddy, Don’t Be Cruel, Love me Tender, Love Me, Hound Dog, Peace in the Valley-all from the Ed Sullivan show in Sept, Oct 1956 and Jan 1957.
Please take time to read about this amazing man. He grew poor in Tupelo Mississippi, He lived in the projects in Memphis Tennessee. He was generous and caring.
A lot of people accused Elvis of stealing content from the Black Community and people like Quincy Jones and Mary J Blige, accused him of being racist. Those people are disgusting for perpetuating such lies. For that reason I have boycotted them my whole life. The black women and men who sang with him who he refused to perform without even when he was told they were not welcome have said the exact opposite.
Everything you said are facts 😁
Watch Elvis and the black community 1@2.Explains his early life .His choice-singers and musicians .One Elvis was not a racist person and he lived in the ghetto.
I lost all respect for Quincy Jones after hearing his comments
MLK was assassinated only miles from Elvis' house in Memphis only a month and a half before Elvis recorded this song to close his 1968 TV special. The lyric for the song was directly taken from MLKs' "I Have A Dream" speech that he gave in from of the Lincoln monument in 1963. I still get a tear or two in my eyes when ever I hear this.
When Elvis died, I was with my mother at a Drs appointment. She was with the Dr, and I was in the waiting room. They announced it over the speakers that Elvis had died. Everyone in the waiting room burst out crying. I was shocked. When we left, I asked my mother. "Who is Elvis Presley?" She said, "The best-looking man that ever lived." So, for years I thought that was what he was famous for.
I thoroughly enjoyed this reaction. We GOT to come together... in spite of anyone from any side that doesn't want it to happen. New generation - new chance to change the world.
And here’s the hater…..
Did you read what he wrote? Focus on the message.
@@hookedonreactions7649 He's finally out of his youtube ban for trolling, racist comments and threatening people... Time to report him and get him banned again. Just report him for harassment.
@@depper 👍
Elvis grew up on Gospel singing. Major influence
His family was so poor his father wrote a bad check for food. He went to jail, and Elvis and his mom became homeless. They ended up in the projects. Growing up, he was mocked endlessly. He never forgot. He found solitude going to a black church where he first sang and felt at home. He never, ever forgot his roots
I truly don’t mean any disrespect, but there’s a thing called BIRTH CONTROL.
@@LadyGator1983 I don't understand your comment. And the comment you replied to was referring to 1930s Depression deep south America.
@@youtubeuserthinker Thank you for your request to explain what I meant. First, have Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and don’t always use the right words. My point is this, if you don’t want another child (mouth to feed) use birth control. As I mentioned previously.
@@LadyGator1983 That's tough, having MS, I'm sorry. Thank you for your reply. I was just a bit confused as Elvis was an only child. I guess you mean the Projects. Times were very different in the 1930s! Wishing you the best and that your MS goes into remission.
@@LadyGator1983It was the 1930's, in Mississippi, and they were very poor. And Elvis along with his twin that was born dead, were the first and only children of their parents.
Truth can seem stranger than fiction sometimes. Elvis Presley actually WAS NOT A RACIST. Muhammad Ali, BB King, and James Brown and many others attested to that.
Elvis didn't steal anything from anyone. ELVIS CREATED HIS OWN STYLE and paid the black artists he worked with very, very well. That "Elvis was a racist and stole black music" narrative was a false narrative that bears no truth and has zero evidence. ALL black artists that worked with him PRAISED HIM.
Elvis is the only musician inducted into the Gospel, R&B, Country and Rock Halls of Fame.
FACTS:
1. Elvis Presley has NEVER stolen a song. Not even in one instance. Elvis WORKED ** WITH BLACK SONGWRITERS **. In particular, Otis Blackwell, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, among a few others. Elvis paid for SONG RIGHTS, which went to each black artist.
2. Elvis then sent ROYALTY CHECKS to the artist based on HIS sales.
3. Because Elvis CREDITED EACH ARTIST, on EACH ALBUM, black artists' ALBUM SALES skyrocketed when Elvis recorded one of their songs.
Elvis opened up THREE REVENUE STREAMS for black artists when almost NO ONE ELSE WAS.
There absolutely were white artists and executives that were stealing black music, but Elvis was NOT in that group. Elvis gave an injection to black music and musicians, that is why they willingly worked with Elvis, and CREDITED ELVIS for doing JUST THAT. Examples: Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Otis Blackwell, Fats Domino, Jackie Wilson. Mahalia Jackson. Cissy Houston. James Brown. Isaac Hayes. Al Green. They all credited and put mad respect on Elvis' name.
Elvis came FROM NOTHING. Born in a shack with no running water or electricity. Twin brother died at birth and was buried in a SHOEBOX. So poor his black friend Sam Bell called him the poorest of the poor.
Yet his ability to interpret and arrange a song by merging three distinct genres, R&B, Country and Gospel was revolutionary. Elvis was an ARRANGER as much as he was a lead vocalist and dancer. He was a creator of stage presentations, of clothing attire, and the look of a rock and roll star. He was a crossover youth symbol for many young white, black and Hispanic people in the 1950s, no matter their race or creed, and always went against the order of older elites of the day.
Elvis was a youth rebel, who dressed with Italian and Cuban collar shirts, wide-legged, pleated trousers, blousons , long raised Pompadour hairstyle, sharp colors, denim and leather jackets, and always looked youthful and fresh. Always dressed on point. All eyes were on Elvis. And the older people hated the look and would threaten to arrest him and even kill him for his singing and dancing. Death threats became the norm until the day he died.
Elvis was a strong supporter of civil rights, hiring black musicians and staff members when almost noone was at the time, even during the race riots of the 1960s. His voice and action is dearly missed as it could really help in today's atmosphere.
Elvis was not a strong supporter of the civil rights.
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 we’re you alive at the time? Yes he was. When he as told not to bring his backup singers he refused to go. This song was specifically written from the death of Dr King. He was a musician and he supported civil rights in every way a musician can. They put him in jail and then forced him into the army because of his beliefs.
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 it sure is easy to crap on someone who isn’t alive isn’t it. To accuse people of something you have no evidence of. Clearly you haven’t seen any of his interviews either. Crawl back under your rock.
@@SickGirlRocks okay lets play your game.
tell me this, Elvis's career started in 1953 right? Why did it take him so long to use black artists in his band or on stage? Elvis was no musician, and Elvis did NOTHING !!! for civil rights. They put who in jail?
@@SickGirlRocks Elvis was NOT forced into the Army, Elvis volunteered to go to serve his country. He was NOT a racist for sure. His career was Ruled by Tom Parker, who ruined him. Elvis was GREAT to everyone.
Hey guys, this vid was extremely hard to get posted. Copyright issues with one scene. I had to blur it out I hope you guys still enjoy. Much love❤
Dude, I'm glad you stuck with it, it's worth it. I only subscribed earlier today because the other Elvis reaction popped up in my feed, and I really like your reactions man.
No problem, completely understand.
Watch Elvis and the Black Community. It will give you a good baseline to continue with the other videos
No worries sweetie! We know every word by heart ❤️ Wait till you here his gospel ✨️
Great reaction ! Thanks Shon .
There is no one like him and never will be. Do your homework. His talent and story is nothing short of legendary.
this song gives me goosebumps every time. I could play it 100 times in a row and every single time my hair jumps off my skin. Elvis made me bald...
Thank you for listening to Elvis. I grew up in the Elvis era and no one could come close to him as far as singing. It didn't hurt that he was so handsome. ❤
It was Elvis’ reaction to the news of Kennedy’s assassination that lead to the creation of the song "If I Can Dream," a tribute song to King, featuring direct quotes from the Civil Rights leader. In the spring of '68, Elvis was working on his upcoming TV special, "Elvis." After seeing the news about Kennedy's death on TV, Elvis spent an entire night with the show's director, Steve Binder, and his friends, talking about the assassinations and Elvis' wishes for the world. The conversation was heartfelt and honest, and Binder believed Elvis had an important message for the country. Binder then went to the show's Musical Director Billy Goldenberg and songwriter Earl Brown and told them about the discussion. He wanted a powerful, meaningful song that would close out the TV special. Because the special was slated to air in December, the producers and Elvis' manager, Col. Tom Parker, had planned to end the show with a Christmas song, but Binder had other ideas. It wasn't long before "If I Can Dream" was born
This was not only a tribute to MLK it was also a tribute to Robert Kennedy who was also assassinated that year, I don't know why no one ever mentions that! It was also in a way about the conflict in Vietnam, I have it from a good source that is why he chose the red tie, to represent the blood being spilled by our young men overseas!
Just a little more history for you! Great reaction!
BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE EVER.
Great reaction. I hope you continue to delve into Elvis. You won’t regret it and help the world to understand kindness and love
Elvis is always the best
Great to see another great reaction to Elvis Presley. There will never be another like Elvis. RIP:🎸💔🔥 Looking forward to following your musical journey 👍
Elvis can definitely take you to church!
It’s why he was the King!
The best song and performance by Elvis! What's more, he inspired the lyrics that were written for him by Earl Brown, who was a music arranger. Elvis told him what he wanted to sing about and talked about Dr. King.
My wife and I are big Elvis fans and this is my favorite Elvis song.
As a white kid from a black community I totally get where Elvis is coming from here. Love Elvis, great reaction.
ELVIS was the man, still is. YES, Elvis was very much involved in the black community. He paid for singer JACKIE WILSON hospital bill. Elvis was born poor. Very poor Yet when he started making money he never forgot his roots. He's from Tupelo and he lived with his parents and I think grandma. His twin died at birth. Amazing voice. His daughter Lisa Marie just passed away and he passed in 1977 but she made a duet song with him that's absolutely beautiful. It's called Where No One Stands. Check it out
Yes Elvis sang this as a tribute to MLK and Bobbie Kennedy. Kennedy had just been assassinated too. He was a civil rights leader too. Elvis cried during this. He was devastated.
“Elvis and the Black Community -That Echo Will Never Die” video gives a lot of Elvis background. AnotherGreat message song is “Walk A Mile In My Shoes”
Elvis is your man if you want someone who sings like he means every word. He
grew up with Gospel from an early age & that doubtless made a big difference. This is one the best sections in the Elvis film. They could have just made a film about 1968...
The Sweet Inspiration they could really sing ..🙏🏻🙏🏻
Highly recommend more of the 68 Comeback Special. When he sits with his band, plays and sings...❤️. My personal favorite in that part is Trying to Get to You.
Hey great review!! LOVE it :) I'm glad Elvis makes you happy. I think that's the big thing about Elvis...he makes you happy...:)
He put his heart and soul into his song's
This was my favorite Elvis reaction of all time!❤️
He used to go down to Biloxi Mississippi all the time and we lived in Gulfport and my sister people didn't mess with them down there and he also had a twin brother that passed away I think he had died at Birth I'm not sure we do love him and we miss him so much❤❤❤❤❤ one of the most greatest musician there was most beautiful voice sing with all his heart and soul rest in peace Elvis and take care of your daughter Lisa Marie and your grandson
Out of this world performance
Your reaction to this performance, earned you a sub from me. So great to see the younger generation 'getting it' when it comes to Elvis. Well done young man, well done.
Loved your reaction to him, this is why us oldies loved him then and still do ♥️
Elvis was a close friend of MLK and Elvis said Martin was a mentor to him. Elvis was born in Tupello Mississippi.
My favourite performance
The Goat! forever
This was only time he didn’t end with thank you, thank you very much. He was too serious about MLK and other assassinations during those times.
Now you know why he's the king! :)
Elvis had a way of singing to your Soul...And Elvis grew up in the Ghetto.
Elvis loved everyone regardless of color. He always helped anyone in need. They said when he passed he had less then a million dollars. Lawyer's justified it as he gave homes, cars, etc to people in need
This song he sang only once live as you see. MLK's death was devastating to him.
Thank you great reaction that everyone has the reaction that you have. Thank you again.
Elvis was to perform at the Astrodome in 1968, when he got there he was told his back up singers The Sweet Inspirations could not perform with him. One of those back up singers was Whitney Houston's mom. He said okay and proceeded to leave. He said if they can't sing with me then I'm leaving also. Well just happens his back up singers are brought into the Astrodome in convertibles. Elvis did not play. Basically he was saying the ball is in your court, play it the way you want
The Sweet Inspirations - Sylvia Shemwell, Cissy Houston, Myrna Smith and Estelle Brown- were AMAZING AND ON POINT every every every time. He cared for them; one location owner told him the girls couldn't sing there and he told that man "If they don't come, I don't come". The owner ended up sending out his convertible with his own daughter to drive the ladies around. SOOOOOO yeah... Elvis.
I love you're passion
We love you, brother!
It's one of the best videos I've ever seen in my whole life .
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One of his backup singers was Cissy Houston, Whitney's mother.
Now you know why they called him the King
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Whitney Houston's mother was one of his background singers, And a helped look after his daughter when they were on tour, Just like a family.
Yes he did not or was not a racist in anyway or form. Thank God for that he was a beautiful soul and I miss his daughter Lisa immensely. He did help write the song to me he is a true one of a kind. Sweet, sensitive, shy and giving.
Great reactions man. 😊
Shon of the beautiful shoulders wife here again. This is a beautiful, uplifting song for Dr. MLK and RFK who were assassinated shortly before. You won't find better from Elvis.
You got a remember this is 1969 is still relevant. There is so sad, but true by Elvis is the king initials why he is the most underrated singer of all time I don’t feel so blessed distributors my God for real
They said after this he went backstage and curled up in a fetal position and cried his heart out. He was extremely hurt by the loss of his friend Dr. Martin Luther King, they were close but they kept it secret for many reasons that were messed up but they knew it was best in a really funked up way. He was hurt and he never sang this song again. RIP Elvis and MLK.
Bro, love your videos. I enjoy how you jam and react. Keep up the great vids coming.
His family were so poor, that when his twin brother died at birth, the baby was buried in a cardboard shoebox. Elvis was a massive humanitarian. I loved him growing up and was (like many) devastated when he died... and years later MJ died the same way, prescription drugs provided by their doctor. It still makes me sad that people with all that talent & get so big, can't even have a life like most people & trusted physicians only after their money don't do their job, and cause the end of them.😢
Next up, You Gave Me A Mountain, I Just Can’t Help Believing, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Kentucky Rain😂
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The girl singers were a backup group called the Sweet Inspirations. One of the four women is Cissy Houston, Whitney’s mother.
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If you play Elvis and the BeeGees you will have tens of thousands of viewers.
He would go to the Black Gospel Churches....and loves Gospel music. Has recorded many gospel songs.
Please react to Elvis’s live performance of love me tender. Make sure it’s the one with the white suit
One of those ladies in the back is Whitney Houston's mother. Good show man, cheers from Australia.
Whitney Houstons mother was one of Elvis backup singers
Hey bro...another Elvis song will blow your mind..."TROUBLE."
You should check Elvis's Polk Salad Annie live and Power of My Love, both are fire!
Whitney Houstons mom was one of those background singers.
I would highly suggest the movie that came out about him. It's relatively close to reality.
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Poke Salad Annie sounds like a sassy song but it relates to just how poor people have to survive.
I read in a book about Elvis' life that he and James Brown, yes that James Brown became such close friends that when Elvis' funeral was set, James Brown arrived early and was the first guest. After the service was over and everyone had left, Mr. Brown sat down next to Elvis' casket and cried like a baby for so long security had to gently pick him up and escort him back to his car. That's how much James Brown loved Elvis. Very touching story.
Elvis’s manager Colonel Tom Parker and NBC did not want him to sing this song. They wanted him to end the show with a Christmas song. He said no I’m doing this.
Truth !!!!
And would become what is known as his comebacks special!
And he rarely went against Tom Parker, who wasn't fair to Elvis and basically ruined him. I hope Parker rots in Hell
That’s because at the end of the day, he is Elvis Presley
The king
I don't care what color or nationality a person is ELVIS is universal!! He speaks the truth!!!
This absolutely was a tribute to MLK. Make no mistake, Elvis was a champion for civil rights and a powerful voice in the 50s and 60s that was so needed.
Elvis had soul, regardless of the genre. He could sing anything- and did!
I’ve heard this song 1000x and it always gives me chills.
Great reactions! Glad you are enjoying Elvis. Get ready for a lot of Elvis. He recorded about 700 songs. He was the best music has ever had. He was a true gift from God. He is the ultimate rags to riches story. A true American legend
The girls back up singers are called The Sweet Inspirations and they add so much to the music and the good thing is that they're always with him..he also has his band..an orchestra and others that are all amazing ! Enjoy your Elvis journey I love your excitement..Thanks for this great reaction ✌️
One of the Sweet Inspirations was Whitney Houston's aunt. She was lovely, and I think her name was Sissy.
Actually for the 68 special The Blossoms were the female backup singers (including Darlene Love). Sweet Inspirations came in 1969 with Cissy Houston only there for the 69 season
Whitney Houston’s mother sang with the sweet inspirations .
Great reaction! You mentioned earlier that Elvis did not forget his roots. Even after becoming popular he lived in Memphis Tennessee. That was his roots. Not exactly a place where wealthy popular stars live. Not only that but Martin Luther King was murdered 15 minutes from Graceland, Elvis’ home in Memphis. That added to the agony of Elvis Presley’s heartache of King’s assassination!
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Elvis was certainly a special kindred spirit whose candle will never die...he was raised right by his Mother.
Go for it man!! Elvis is an awesome ride! Just wait for it! I'll be watching. For me its like experiencing it all over again!!
no one will ever hold a candle to Elvis singing voice not ever .
Just watch this and I'm laughing my ass off at the ending, you are funny man. But yeah I love how you are getting it. And I would also say, about 1 and 3 or 1 and four reactors cutoff that turns out to be historic mic drop moment at the end. He did not say thank you thank you very much but you can hear him say sometimes but once you hear him say it in a live performance you will realize that it is humble and not the bullshit that impersonators make it out to be. But at the end of this it's the last show of the thing and he is emotionally exhausted and it's a historic mic drop moment. Apparently after this he goes backstage curls up in a ball and cries for hours.
The assassination of dr. King only happened in his hometown of Memphis it only happened a short distance from where he lived. And he was devastated.
You've got to check out some of his fun stuff though, there is black-and-white footage from him a long time earlier because he got going at age 20 in like 1955 or really quite before that when he was 19. He just took off like a late freight as some of the black people said back then.
And I know you will probably get a lot of requests for this, but check out is 1970 live in Las Vegas version with him in the big white jumpsuit doing Suspicious Minds which had been a huge radio hit for him shortly before. This is mindblowing. And you will see how diverse is band is and how well they get along.
I suggest you check out “The Echo will never die”. It’s the story of how Elvis grew up and his love for the black community. You would like it. Enjoyed your reaction.
Elvis sang the hell out of that song.That was raw passion and his voice was off the scale riddiculous .Magnificent ,superb ,There will only be one Elvis .
Young man I love your reaction to the greatest solo performer in the history of music ! Elvis changed everything with his passion his amazing voice and his love for mankind !! I was 13 in 1974 when seen him at the Nassau coliseum 5 rows from the stage !! My sister took me and my brother and her son my nephew who was only a year younger than me . I have to admit I got distracted by the women throwing there tops and bras on the stage ! Lol ….. But seriously it was an incredible experience that I will never forget !! Young man there’s a reason everyone calls him the king 🤴
He was and will always be the GOAT, not just for his performances, but because of his personality. One of the many times he performed at the Astrodome in Houston, he was told his backup singers could not perform because they were black. He informed the management that if his singers could not perform, then he wouldn't be performing either, needless to say they changed their minds.
He was way ahead of his time.
He never left Memphis or the people. Look for his gospel music, it will blow your mind. He is simply AMAZING
Hi Shon, I told you that you would love this song and there's about 700 more songs to check out, Elvis sings with so much Passion , and he put his career on the line singing this song in 1968, but no one was going to tell this beautiful man what he couldn't sing, try reacting to Elvis singing Walk a mile in my shoes and Just Pretend, totally different genres, he sang all genres of music , his Gospel music is mind blowing, another great song he sings to Bridge over Troubled Water, so much power in his voice. I'm really enjoying watching your Elvis reactions , stay on the Elvis journey, take that drink and react to the third Elvis reaction. TCB 1935🕺🕺🕺🕺⚡⚡⚡👑👑👑👑🎵🎵🎵🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏🙏🙏
Great reaction! Other Elvis videos to check out: Trying to Get to You, Can’t Help Falling in Love, That’s All Right (68 Comeback Soecial ), Suspicious Minds, Polk Salad Annie, Bridge Over Troubled Water 1970 Las Vegas shows, Ready Teddy, Don’t Be Cruel, Love me Tender, Love Me, Hound Dog, Peace in the Valley-all from the Ed Sullivan show in Sept, Oct 1956 and Jan 1957.
Just wanted to point out that this video was recorded 55 years ago. He is still the King.
Please take time to read about this amazing man. He grew poor in Tupelo Mississippi, He lived in the projects in Memphis Tennessee. He was generous and caring.