My dad loved Elvis. He passed it to me. It taught me that no matter our skin color we are all one species. We all bleed the same. And I love y'all. Black, white, yellow, brown or blue. We BLEED red!
Elvis had such a deep respect for MLK. That is where this song came from deep in his heart and soul. He was truly crushed when he heard MLK had been assassinated. I learned from people like Elvis and MLK because growing up as a mostly white child in the early 60's there was way too much racial tension and pain. I drew much flack over my being friends with the black kids who when first were bussed to or high school and all the stress these poor kids were put through being the first ones in white schools. I actually got beat up because of it. I am so happy now that things are changing for the better.
Thankfully, growing up on Elvis, I learned what kind of person to be. I wanted to just be a good person. Kind to all. He taught me that. I’ve studied this man for as long as I can honestly remember. I don’t have a time I don’t remember him being a part of my everyday life. I was born in ‘75, so, I mean that. To this day, I can’t watch his last performance without bawling my eyes out. So, I try not to. I’ve seen Elvis 5 times, so far, and bawl every time for two hours AFTER it’s over. We lost a truly wonderful person and only wish that what we know now about prescription meds now existed then. Maybe we’d still have him. Want to feel his presence? Go to Graceland and I promise you will! It’s one of the most moving feelings I’ve ever experienced. I felt like I was wrapped in a hug by him. It was so strange, but so beautiful. I’m a very emotional person, though. So, y’all may think I’m crazy. But, I was not expecting it, at all. It was just so all encompassing, I’ll swear to it. One of the best days of my life. For sure. Rest in heaven, Elvis. You may be gone, but you’re never forgotten. Ever.
This song shall at all time be the #1 statement to the world, in my opinion, there should be a little book with the lyrics of the song, for everybody to carry, and when trouble shows up, open the book and remind you self that You are a part of the solution. I my self are using this line in my life "Respect and accept each other, then no once have to drag a knife", and I'm nearly 60 years old.
Extremely a very inspirational sound, with Words of extreme emotions of perseverance. This is the Most difficult Song to Master, and anyone trying to sing that song, will end up with a cracked Vocal Chord. That's why the only guy to have the guts to sing this Song is Elvis. Tying to sing a song like that is a nightmare, I tried and had to stop singing, because Everyone started laughing when the emotion of this song's words got too deep with higher notes. My Voice Cracked. It is an impossible Song to finish because of the emotional words. Outstanding Video and analysis, and great for giving Elvis the Recognition deserved for his Effort to popularize the Emotional Words.
BJ Asia the reason Elvis sounded horse he was so scared to do the 68 Comeback Special and he thought the audience was going to reject them he rehearsed rehearsed and rehearsed till his throat was raw and when I did see the TV special n68 I noticed that about Elvis's voice I wound up traveling all over the world doing a tribute to Elvis after my four brothers bugged me for 3 years after Elvis passed away I didn't want to do it cuz I felt everybody impersonating was exploiting Elvis's memory but my brothers who I love very much I relented wound up traveling all over the world and I was so blown away how powerful the love for Elvis and his music was and that three piece suit did Elvis was wearing was on tour in Japan withdrawns of other memorabilia and the guy said would you like to try it on and I did and it fit me like a glove and it was my first few days there and the guy said for $2,000 you can have this suit and I said No this must have been a fake but I remember the detail in the way the lapels fell and the cut of the suit in the cloth and when I see it on film I know it was the soup I hadn't been paid yet in by the time I got paid the tour company was gone but I could have owned that suit thank you for letting share some of these experiences I had with you it was a phenomenal ride doing this tribute to Elvis all over the world just Amazing and Awesome!
I remember when Elvis played a concert in Canada, and there was a giant banner that said " Toronto welcomes the King". A reporter asked Elvis about being called the king of rock-n-roll, or just the king. Elvis replied that he didn't know how that started, but Jesus is the real king.
Who cares what Grammy's he won from the control Deep State music tycoons waste ...... " Put in place to control the public " ..... BUT ..... In my Heart ..... Mind ..... And soul ...... He won all of them ..... And anyone that hears Elvis sing should know it to ..... And admit it .... Cause if they don't ......Their being mind controlled by them
A lot has been joked bout Elvis dying in the bathroom but he was actually reading a book called “ The Scientific Search for Christ “ What more fitting to be reading for a man who loved the Lord. That’s why these songs of faith and hope came so easy for him. God bless y’all and keep them coming
I'm with BJ . This is my favorite Elvis song and I've listened to all his gospel and Christmas and everything. This one always give me full body goosebumps and tears
Celine Dion did this song as a duo with a hologram of Elvis besides her, its really good but if you watch them both you can feel every word Elvis sings, Celine just stands there like a robot with a perfect voice but Elvis puts his whole soul and heart into it and boy can you feel it, the difference is shocking. He out sings her and out performs her in every single way. Thats why Elvis is King....! ✌💙🇬🇧
Elvis is one of the best singers that has ever lived. He was also a fabulous entertainer. There is a reason he is called "The King". He had a great voice & could sing anything whether it was ballads, gospel or rock.
You have not even heard this song until you see the actual live version in the white suit, that aired on the Comeback Special in 1968. You must SEE Elvis perform this song to SEE how he felt. This song was written especially for him. I remember sitting spellbound, watching it. I was 14. :-) You also should watch Elvis and the Black Community, to see the man he truly was. There will never be another. Nothing could compare to his talent, and he was a kind, generous soul. A true legend! I'd give anything to sit in that coliseum and watch him live, just one more time. RIP Elvis. We will miss you always.
You need to watch the actual performance to really appreciate this performance!
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My dear friend Hal Blaine played drums on this song, as well as the rest of that TV show. He often said, "I played my ass off on that show because it was such a good gig to be part of."
Early in his life, Elvis attended a black church and sang with the choir. Those folks accepted him because of his love of Christ, and throughout his career, he continued to produce gospel albums. The live version is truly a memorable performance.
A very young Elvis, when controversy swirled around him because of his style...on the Ed Sullivan show, performed 'Peace in the Valley'. Worth watching, especially Sullivan trying to tell people that Elvis wasn't a bad kid.
The Voice that never failed the man! That song is as relevant now as it was then! It's even better that now a younger generation is finding this man that definitely preached the gospel with his voice!
Elvis could serenade with a ballad, belt out a country tune, mesmerize with a gospel song, Elvis had it all and he shared it with the world with his passion and enthusiasm.
Sam Bell, Elvis's childhood friend from Tupelo, Mississippi, who was African American, said "Elvis was so downtrodden, looked down upon, we felt sorry for him". That "feeling of destitution" never left him. 👍 Just a nice guy, swallowed by Fame. Just like it swallowed MJ. 😎
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 guys**** 💗
This so g was only performed on his 68 comeback. He was so devestated by the assasinations of MLK and Bobby Kennedy. It is said that after si ging this he cried in his dressing room.EP was so.ethi g special and there will never be another. Sadly this song is still relevant today. What a great message. Thank you for sharing this.
This song was written by Walter Earl Brown, for EP, as a tribute to Dr King, & Robert Kennedy. I saw this in '68, & I was in tears. -------The man was the most handsome guy I have EVER seen . Bar none, & I'm a straight dude, but I have to give it to him. Charisma !! -------------MJL, 76 y/o
He only performed this song one time, it was like he knew how powerful this prayer was and is they never performed it again after The comeback special I truly enjoy your guys's reaction I would like to see Asia and BJ react together Love me tender live in Las Vegas, cuz I remember BJ saying I would like to be Elvis for one day watch the live performance I love you tender and watch a player really play enjoy thank you again for your reaction
Elvis has inspired many singers & musicians. He loved his family very much, he showed it many ways. He bought his parents a new home, called, Graceland. Elvis was so loving, good hearted, loved to give gifts to family & friends. My daughters & I just recently went on a tour thru the beautiful Graceland. It was wonderful to feel his presence & walking in his home, where he had lived with family, friends & where he rehearsed. You could imagine & feel him there. There was always music. We stayed at the awesome & beautiful “The Guest house”. We toured his personal plane, named after his daughter, Lisa Marie. We walked the streets he did. It was a great experience. Our daughters were born in the 60’s, loved Elvis & sang & danced to Elvis’s songs. They have passed that same love to their children & grandchildren. Elvis Presley is a legend & will always be the “King of Rock & Roll”. Elvis changed the World of music in his unique way, that we & all the World fell in love with.”
I learned this as a little girl, and I'm now my 50s. I'll always wonder if Elvis and this song is why I've loved all peoples since a kid. Bless that man's beautiful heart. I love this song so much.
More like she recorded with him!☺️ Lisa Marie also recorded a couple with him and several stars recorded Christmas songs with him for an Album. After Lorrie Morgan recorded 'Don't Close Your Eyes' with Keith Whitley after he died, a lot of artists were doing it. Jim Reeves with Patsy Cline was exceptional, they were both gone and had never sang together while alive.
WOW, Elvis was outstanding, he wasn't one in a million, he was once in a lifetime, and his drummer the late Ronnie Tutt was exceptional, Oh, and Asia, you are beyond one pretty young lady.
Elvis is quite underrated as an artist because so many people would rather tear him down than simply enjoy his music then there are others that try to exploit him so they can make a buck off of him. Two things that Elvis and his true legacy do not deserve.
There‘s a video of this you should view. In it you can see all the emotions he places into this song. I saw this when it aired „live“ in 1968. I was 11 and had seen every movie he had made up to that point. Last time I saw Elvis was in Rapid City SD a few months before his death. He rocked the house! RIP
I don’t know what others may think, but for me personally, it was Elvis’ live concert performances that really stood out more than any other, much like the “Aloha from Hawaii” concert special & who could ever forget his iconic ‘68 comeback special??? ✋️😁👍
Yea his live performances were on another level. Especially in 1969-72. Aloha was good and he looked great and healthy, but his demise began after that historic special. It all started to go down hill from that point on due to his abuse with drugs due to health problems, the divorce and boredom. So sad.
@@davidcohen7146 It was a boring concert compared to others because Elvis was fatigued. Linda Thompson confirmed that they had put him on a limited carbs diet that drained his energy.
@@mikem957 I respectively disagree with you. I have watched both the 68 comeback and the 73 Aloha. To me the 73 Aloha was better and I thought Elvis was great overall.
@@mikem957 Hi Mike. I read that because the concert was televised world wide via satellite, he purposely limited his gyrations and dancing and hip swivelling as to not offend anybody. He was in great shape and his voice was phenomenal, but he knew that there would be millions of Christians, people from other religions and conservative people watching this live stream. He respected that fact completely. 👍🇿🇦
Love the song, performance, lyrics, reaction and tribute to MLK, Jr. Elvis did this in 1968 after MLK was assassinated because he was so devastated that it had happened, and worse - in his own hometown of Memphis. A beautiful tribute by a true legend to a true hero.
Oh you have to hear Elvis Sing Gospel oh he can touch the heavens with his voice . Also check out a few short videos sing ing back stage after concerts they would go back and sing gospel to wind down. .
Yes you guys summed Elvis up perfectly! Until I heard this song I just thought Elvis was all R&R but this song truly shows his Gospel influence and Spiritual side that shows so much emotion in this moving tribute to MLK!
My Mom still has almost all his albums! I used to have to play the records over and over on our console stereo! I remember the day he died! He was an artist and loved all people no matter what your color!
Oh my goodness, y'all on fire today. I was born to be an Elvis fan. I was actually born on his birthday, January 8th. Thanks so much for the reaction and God Bless.
Earl Brown was asked to write a song to replace White Christmas for Elvis' 68 comeback special which aired in Dec. of 68. Martin L. King had been assassinated in April and Robert Kennedy in June of that year. Elvis had been devastated by the loss of both of these great men. Earl Brown later said he wrote the song as a tribute to them. It has a very powerful message. For me, this song and the passion in which Elvis sang it was the original "Be the change you want to see." ☮❤✝ Y'all should really react to The King Is Gone by Ronnie McDowell. He sounds like Elvis but you can also hear his love and the pain of his loss. Elvis was his hero in a way. Both of these songs make me cry every time I hear them.
Ronnie McDowell actually got his career from Elvis' death. When he died they did a huge contest for the best tribute song for Elvis, the winner won a recording contract and become the official voice for Elvis in movies or shows. He did all of them until This is Elvis, when they finally used the real thing. Ronnie wasn't just an impersonator though, he had true talent and was able to build a very successful career separate from his work singing as Elvis. Sadly he's also gone now 🥲
I love Elvis. He grew up dirt poor . Grew up singing Gospel I'd encourage you to research his background. He did sing this as a tribute to MLK after he passed. Also, Cissy Houston, Whitney's mom, was one of his background singers.
Forget Hounddog, Blue Suede Shoes even Love Me Tender. True Elvis fans know his roots in gospel, blues and R&B. During a time of racial unrest he was the most anti racist of all entertainers. A God fearing yet fallible man, he never forgot his poor, humble upbringing and was genuinely respectful to all people, For that reason alone he will always be loved by all. This song closed out his 1968 Singer comeback special and I cant recommend highly enough watching the entire show. Just stunning and more than one glimpse into Elvis's thoughts and personality.
For the 1968 tv special, this was recorded live in an empty studio as nbc's retaliation to him standing his ground to do this tribute to dr. king & bobby kennedy..once the cameras went black he literally collapsed to the floor in tears as all the emotions he poured out through the song finally hit him.. Elvis grew up in the church & specifically in a black church that was near his home which welcomed hiim & his mother.. gospel music was his absolute favorite & he had the largest collection of gospel music in america at one time... the network was opposed to his doing this song but he had so much respect & admiration for dr. king & took inspiration from him he stood his ground & basically said no song.. no special.. the infulence of his church upbringing is so up front in this performance his wearing the white suit.. & he literally did take us to church with this Thank you for sharing such an honest & heart touching reaction with us check out his performance of how great thou art the best video version is of him in a blue jumpsuit from 1972
Masterful!!! Needs to be played loud and clear today!!! We need this TODAY!!! Sending love and positive energy to you all!!! Elvis loved people of all colors!! He grieved over the MURDERS of Bobby and MLK!! He fought to sing this on his comeback special!!
Any time the King was on the mic, he would always have the crowd in the palms of his hands 🙌 👑. I’ve been a fan of his for in excess of 40 years & always feel the emotions of EVERY song of his that stirred them as much as this song did… LONG LIVE THE KING!!! ✋️👑🤚
Check out Elvis And The Black Community-The Echo Will Never Die. It's a popular video and eye opening to his relationship with black people and where he came from. Also check out the song Just Pretend by Elvis.
A forever LEGEND that will be bringing new generations to know and love him as we all do! This song was preformed for MLK and RFK. Great reaction video!! Thank you
Thanks guys, great comments. I agree with most everyone, please check out the live version because as it has been stated, just his body language alone shows the story of pain, and hope that he and we all yearn for ... Backed up by the eloquent words.
At 7 I had a grandad go, "Sit yo ass down. I'm gonna show you Elvis now. Hold on to something."
... The rest is history.
My dad loved Elvis. He passed it to me. It taught me that no matter our skin color we are all one species. We all bleed the same. And I love y'all. Black, white, yellow, brown or blue. We BLEED red!
Elvis was the BEST!! HE LOVED ALL PEOPLE!! Color of skin ..he never saw! HE SAW PEOPLES HEARTS!!
The man had an amazing soul. He was heartbroken when MLK was killed. This song was a tribute to MLK and others. The KING!
Elvis had such a deep respect for MLK. That is where this song came from deep in his heart and soul. He was truly crushed when he heard MLK had been assassinated. I learned from people like Elvis and MLK because growing up as a mostly white child in the early 60's there was way too much racial tension and pain. I drew much flack over my being friends with the black kids who when first were bussed to or high school and all the stress these poor kids were put through being the first ones in white schools. I actually got beat up because of it. I am so happy now that things are changing for the better.
Thankfully, growing up on Elvis, I learned what kind of person to be. I wanted to just be a good person. Kind to all. He taught me that. I’ve studied this man for as long as I can honestly remember. I don’t have a time I don’t remember him being a part of my everyday life. I was born in ‘75, so, I mean that. To this day, I can’t watch his last performance without bawling my eyes out. So, I try not to. I’ve seen Elvis 5 times, so far, and bawl every time for two hours AFTER it’s over. We lost a truly wonderful person and only wish that what we know now about prescription meds now existed then. Maybe we’d still have him. Want to feel his presence? Go to Graceland and I promise you will! It’s one of the most moving feelings I’ve ever experienced. I felt like I was wrapped in a hug by him. It was so strange, but so beautiful. I’m a very emotional person, though. So, y’all may think I’m crazy. But, I was not expecting it, at all. It was just so all encompassing, I’ll swear to it. One of the best days of my life. For sure. Rest in heaven, Elvis. You may be gone, but you’re never forgotten. Ever.
This song shall at all time be the #1 statement to the world, in my opinion, there should be a little book with the lyrics of the song, for everybody to carry, and when trouble shows up, open the book and remind you self that You are a part of the solution.
I my self are using this line in my life "Respect and accept each other, then no once have to drag a knife", and I'm nearly 60 years old.
Love Elvis,
Extremely a very inspirational sound, with Words of extreme emotions of perseverance. This is the Most difficult Song to Master, and anyone trying to sing that song, will end up with a cracked Vocal Chord. That's why the only guy to have the guts to sing this Song is Elvis. Tying to sing a song like that is a nightmare, I tried and had to stop singing, because Everyone started laughing when the emotion of this song's words got too deep with higher notes. My Voice Cracked. It is an impossible Song to finish because of the emotional words. Outstanding Video and analysis, and great for giving Elvis the Recognition deserved for his Effort to popularize the Emotional Words.
This is a great version, but you have to see the live version wearing the same suite. so much emotion.
Indeed!
Definitely!
Live version is so much better!!!
Absolutely
I thought Elvis only sang this once, and it was Live ...on the comeback special. This isn't Elvis singing this. That isn't Elvis' voice.
BJ Asia the reason Elvis sounded horse he was so scared to do the 68 Comeback Special and he thought the audience was going to reject them he rehearsed rehearsed and rehearsed till his throat was raw and when I did see the TV special n68 I noticed that about Elvis's voice I wound up traveling all over the world doing a tribute to Elvis after my four brothers bugged me for 3 years after Elvis passed away I didn't want to do it cuz I felt everybody impersonating was exploiting Elvis's memory but my brothers who I love very much I relented wound up traveling all over the world and I was so blown away how powerful the love for Elvis and his music was and that three piece suit did Elvis was wearing was on tour in Japan withdrawns of other memorabilia and the guy said would you like to try it on and I did and it fit me like a glove and it was my first few days there and the guy said for $2,000 you can have this suit and I said No this must have been a fake but I remember the detail in the way the lapels fell and the cut of the suit in the cloth and when I see it on film I know it was the soup I hadn't been paid yet in by the time I got paid the tour company was gone but I could have owned that suit thank you for letting share some of these experiences I had with you it was a phenomenal ride doing this tribute to Elvis all over the world just Amazing and Awesome!
ELVIS had more soul than a warehouse full of shoes.
I remember when Elvis played a concert in Canada, and there was a giant banner that said " Toronto welcomes the King".
A reporter asked Elvis about being called the king of rock-n-roll, or just the king. Elvis replied that he didn't know how that started, but Jesus is the real king.
Elvis did Rock,Country,Soul,Blues and Gospel. He won three Grammys for his Gospel albums.
He's the KING for a reason
@@zeppelinfan9360 he was labeled as a king, he himself never liked that term, atleast thats what i found
@@zeppelinfan9360 yes he's the king of music for sure. 👍🇿🇦
Who cares what Grammy's he won from the control Deep State music tycoons waste ...... " Put in place to control the public " ..... BUT ..... In my Heart ..... Mind ..... And soul ...... He won all of them ..... And anyone that hears Elvis sing should know it to ..... And admit it .... Cause if they don't ......Their being mind controlled by them
A lot has been joked bout Elvis dying in the bathroom but he was actually reading a book called “ The Scientific Search for Christ “ What more fitting to be reading for a man who loved the Lord. That’s why these songs of faith and hope came so easy for him. God bless y’all and keep them coming
I'm with BJ . This is my favorite Elvis song and I've listened to all his gospel and Christmas and everything. This one always give me full body goosebumps and tears
Celine Dion did this song as a duo with a hologram of Elvis besides her, its really good but if you watch them both you can feel every word Elvis sings, Celine just stands there like a robot with a perfect voice but Elvis puts his whole soul and heart into it and boy can you feel it, the difference is shocking. He out sings her and out performs her in every single way.
Thats why Elvis is King....!
✌💙🇬🇧
Gospel music was Elvis greatest love, and it showed more and more, the later into his life you watched.
Elvis loved his fans and bared his soul everytime he sang to us. His music and his legacy continues to inspire us.
Clyde is absolutely correct.
Elvis is one of the best singers that has ever lived. He was also a fabulous entertainer. There is a reason he is called "The King". He had a great voice & could sing anything whether it was ballads, gospel or rock.
No He is the best ..... NO-ONE come close ..... No not him .... No him Either ..... Him Either ..... NO-ONE ..... No Brag ..... Just Fact .....
Elvis really put his heart and soul in this song. He really wanted people to do good in the world. He had a good heart.
You have not even heard this song until you see the actual live version in the white suit, that aired on the Comeback Special in 1968. You must SEE Elvis perform this song to SEE how he felt. This song was written especially for him. I remember sitting spellbound, watching it. I was 14. :-) You also should watch Elvis and the Black Community, to see the man he truly was. There will never be another. Nothing could compare to his talent, and he was a kind, generous soul. A true legend! I'd give anything to sit in that coliseum and watch him live, just one more time. RIP Elvis. We will miss you always.
You need to watch the actual performance to really appreciate this performance!
My dear friend Hal Blaine played drums on this song, as well as the rest of that TV show. He often said, "I played my ass off on that show because it was such a good gig to be part of."
Elvis singing gospel is unforgettable. Actually won a few Grammys for his gospel songs.
He is awesome gospel singer
The most versatile singer of all time, and gospel was his greatest love. When he sings gospel..I cry.
This was written specifically for Elvis, for the 68 comeback special, 2 months after Dr. King's murder. As always, thanks so much. Love y'all
Elvis left his Heart & soul on the stage with this song. It was written after the death of MLK and Senator Kennedy.
Early in his life, Elvis attended a black church and sang with the choir. Those folks accepted him because of his love of Christ, and throughout his career, he continued to produce gospel albums.
The live version is truly a memorable performance.
He was raised around a lot of black people he didn’t just attend a black church.
A very young Elvis, when controversy swirled around him because of his style...on the Ed Sullivan show, performed 'Peace in the Valley'. Worth watching, especially Sullivan trying to tell people that Elvis wasn't a bad kid.
The Voice that never failed the man! That song is as relevant now as it was then! It's even better that now a younger generation is finding this man that definitely preached the gospel with his voice!
Elvis could serenade with a ballad, belt out a country tune, mesmerize with a gospel song, Elvis had it all and he shared it with the world with his passion and enthusiasm.
Sam Bell, Elvis's childhood friend from Tupelo, Mississippi, who was African American, said "Elvis was so downtrodden, looked down upon, we felt sorry for him". That "feeling of destitution" never left him. 👍 Just a nice guy, swallowed by Fame. Just like it swallowed MJ. 😎
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 guys**** 💗
This so g was only performed on his 68 comeback. He was so devestated by the assasinations of MLK and Bobby Kennedy. It is said that after si ging this he cried in his dressing room.EP was so.ethi g special and there will never be another. Sadly this song is still relevant today. What a great message. Thank you for sharing this.
This song was written by Walter Earl Brown, for EP, as a tribute to Dr King, & Robert Kennedy. I saw this in '68, & I was in tears. -------The man was the most handsome guy I have EVER seen . Bar none, & I'm a straight dude, but I have to give it to him. Charisma !! -------------MJL, 76 y/o
He only performed this song one time, it was like he knew how powerful this prayer was and is they never performed it again after The comeback special I truly enjoy your guys's reaction I would like to see Asia and BJ react together Love me tender live in Las Vegas, cuz I remember BJ saying I would like to be Elvis for one day watch the live performance I love you tender and watch a player really play enjoy thank you again for your reaction
Wish you would watch him sing this on stage. The emotion he was feeling is so apparent.
Elvis's soul was in this song. This song would be hard to top.
Elvis has inspired many singers & musicians. He loved his family very much, he showed it many ways. He bought his parents a new home, called, Graceland. Elvis was so loving, good hearted, loved to give gifts to family & friends. My daughters & I just recently went on a tour thru the beautiful Graceland. It was wonderful to feel his presence & walking in his home, where he had lived with family, friends & where he rehearsed. You could imagine & feel him there. There was always music. We stayed at the awesome & beautiful “The Guest house”. We toured his personal plane, named after his daughter, Lisa Marie. We walked the streets he did. It was a great experience. Our daughters were born in the 60’s, loved Elvis & sang & danced to Elvis’s songs. They have passed that same love to their children & grandchildren. Elvis Presley is a legend & will always be the “King of Rock & Roll”. Elvis changed the World of music in his unique way, that we & all the World fell in love with.”
I learned this as a little girl, and I'm now my 50s. I'll always wonder if Elvis and this song is why I've loved all peoples since a kid. Bless that man's beautiful heart. I love this song so much.
Elvis could sing anything, mainly gospel. But he was a great rock and roll singer too. I even like his Christmas music.
Elvis Presley did it all. He was so amazing and loved by so many people.
Elvis was raised in the church. Gospel was his favorite. The live version is AMAZING! Also check out ' How Great Thou Art' by Elvis
Colonel Tom Parker did not want Elvis to sing this song at the end of the special but Elvis said he wanted to sing it and did so.
Did you know that 20 years after Elvis died..He sang this song again with Celine Dion. Look it up on youtube he really did.
More like she recorded with him!☺️ Lisa Marie also recorded a couple with him and several stars recorded Christmas songs with him for an Album. After Lorrie Morgan recorded 'Don't Close Your Eyes' with Keith Whitley after he died, a lot of artists were doing it. Jim Reeves with Patsy Cline was exceptional, they were both gone and had never sang together while alive.
Elvis actually started singing as a Gospel singer , Elvis could sing any genre .
Yeah, his talent was multi faceted. Incredible artist and probably the ultimate showman on stage.
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The group backing Elvis here is The Sweet Inspirations , his favorite backing group.
You HAVE to see the actual film of this. He is so into it. You can hear it but you need to see it to really get the impact. No doubting his sincerity.
Finally, "If I Can Dream" by Elvis The King.
Outstanding, all around performer. He is still missed. Great reaction.
WOW, Elvis was outstanding, he wasn't one in a million, he was once in a lifetime, and his drummer the late Ronnie Tutt was exceptional, Oh, and Asia, you are beyond one pretty young lady.
Elvis is quite underrated as an artist because so many people would rather tear him down than simply enjoy his music then there are others that try to exploit him so they can make a buck off of him.
Two things that Elvis and his true legacy do not deserve.
There‘s a video of this you should view. In it you can see all the emotions he places into this song. I saw this when it aired „live“ in 1968. I was 11 and had seen every movie he had made up to that point. Last time I saw Elvis was in Rapid City SD a few months before his death. He rocked the house! RIP
the greatest entertainer then now and forever no one is in his universe
He's the KING for a reason
You need to listen to the actual live performance and experience his face expressions along with his masterful voice.
I don’t know what others may think, but for me personally, it was Elvis’ live concert performances that really stood out more than any other, much like the “Aloha from Hawaii” concert special & who could ever forget his iconic ‘68 comeback special??? ✋️😁👍
Yea his live performances were on another level. Especially in 1969-72. Aloha was good and he looked great and healthy, but his demise began after that historic special. It all started to go down hill from that point on due to his abuse with drugs due to health problems, the divorce and boredom. So sad.
The 73 Aloha from Hawaii was Elvis at his bests.
@@davidcohen7146 It was a boring concert compared to others because Elvis was fatigued. Linda Thompson confirmed that they had put him on a limited carbs diet that drained his energy.
@@mikem957 I respectively disagree with you. I have watched both the 68 comeback and the 73 Aloha. To me the 73 Aloha was better and I thought Elvis was great overall.
@@mikem957 Hi Mike. I read that because the concert was televised world wide via satellite, he purposely limited his gyrations and dancing and hip swivelling as to not offend anybody. He was in great shape and his voice was phenomenal, but he knew that there would be millions of Christians, people from other religions and conservative people watching this live stream. He respected that fact completely. 👍🇿🇦
Love the song, performance, lyrics, reaction and tribute to MLK, Jr. Elvis did this in 1968 after MLK was assassinated because he was so devastated that it had happened, and worse - in his own hometown of Memphis. A beautiful tribute by a true legend to a true hero.
This one you can feel his compassion. Keep doing it
Please watch the live version with him wearing the white suit. You need to see his emotions and the intensity of this whole song. 👍
They have and it was blocked
Hey Asia and B J. I had never been to ya'lls channel before. I think ya'll are really cool. Thanks for playing some Elvis songs. I'm a huge Elvis fan.
Yes!! Elvis did it ALL! He’s been inducted in the Rock & Roll/ Gospel/ and Country Hall of Fame!!!
Oh you have to hear Elvis Sing Gospel oh he can touch the heavens with his voice . Also check out a few short videos sing ing back stage after concerts they would go back and sing gospel to wind down. .
This was Elvis tribute to his friend MLK who had died a few weeks earlier.
Elvis admired MLK Jr. so much they said Elvis cried like a baby when he heard the news of his assassination.
Yes you guys summed Elvis up perfectly! Until I heard this song I just thought Elvis was all R&R but this song truly shows his Gospel influence and Spiritual side that shows so much emotion in this moving tribute to MLK!
There was no rock before elvis. He is the king of rock n roll but he sings blues, gospel, everything but the founder of music as we know it.
My Mom still has almost all his albums! I used to have to play the records over and over on our console stereo! I remember the day he died! He was an artist and loved all people no matter what your color!
Nobody like Elvis! Thank you for your thoughts!! ❤
If you haven't already seen Elvis and the black community this man truly loved all of Gods children.
My Favorite Elvis Presley song.
ELVIS music will never die!!
Omg!! Never gets old!
Oh my goodness, y'all on fire today. I was born to be an Elvis fan. I was actually born on his birthday, January 8th. Thanks so much for the reaction and God Bless.
Good one! You were born to be an Elvis fan! 😂👍😄🇿🇦
U can never get enough of Elvis
One of his best live performances ever! This was also dedicated to RFK AND JFK who were both assassinated!
Earl Brown was asked to write a song to replace White Christmas for Elvis' 68 comeback special which aired in Dec. of 68. Martin L. King had been assassinated in April and Robert Kennedy in June of that year. Elvis had been devastated by the loss of both of these great men. Earl Brown later said he wrote the song as a tribute to them. It has a very powerful message. For me, this song and the passion in which Elvis sang it was the original "Be the change you want to see." ☮❤✝ Y'all should really react to The King Is Gone by Ronnie McDowell. He sounds like Elvis but you can also hear his love and the pain of his loss. Elvis was his hero in a way. Both of these songs make me cry every time I hear them.
Ronnie McDowell actually got his career from Elvis' death. When he died they did a huge contest for the best tribute song for Elvis, the winner won a recording contract and become the official voice for Elvis in movies or shows. He did all of them until This is Elvis, when they finally used the real thing. Ronnie wasn't just an impersonator though, he had true talent and was able to build a very successful career separate from his work singing as Elvis. Sadly he's also gone now 🥲
My man Elvis beautiful inside and out
I have been a Elvis fan since 1956 and was blessed to see him in Las Vegas about 16 times every time he was there ‼️the greatest entertainer ever ❤️‼️
The Voice Elvis Presley ! Enjoy .
I love Elvis.
He grew up dirt poor . Grew up singing Gospel I'd encourage you to research his background.
He did sing this as a tribute to MLK after he passed.
Also, Cissy Houston, Whitney's mom, was one of his background singers.
Forget Hounddog, Blue Suede Shoes even Love Me Tender. True Elvis fans know his roots in gospel, blues and R&B. During a time of racial unrest he was the most anti racist of all entertainers. A God fearing yet fallible man, he never forgot his poor, humble upbringing and was genuinely respectful to all people, For that reason alone he will always be loved by all. This song closed out his 1968 Singer comeback special and I cant recommend highly enough watching the entire show. Just stunning and more than one glimpse into Elvis's thoughts and personality.
For the 1968 tv special, this was recorded live in an empty studio as nbc's retaliation to him standing his ground to do this tribute to dr. king & bobby kennedy..once the cameras went black he literally collapsed to the floor in tears as all the emotions he poured out through the song finally hit him..
Elvis grew up in the church & specifically in a black church that was near his home which welcomed hiim & his mother..
gospel music was his absolute favorite & he had the largest collection of gospel music in america at one time...
the network was opposed to his doing this song but he had so much respect & admiration for dr. king & took inspiration from him he stood his ground & basically said no song.. no special..
the infulence of his church upbringing is so up front in this performance his wearing the white suit.. & he literally did take us to church with this
Thank you for sharing such an honest & heart touching reaction with us
check out his performance of how great thou art the best video version is of him in a blue jumpsuit from 1972
This was after MLK was assassinated in April of 68. Then RFK in June of 68. It was so hard on Elvis. Hence this song. It makes me cry. I love it.
Didn’t know y’all mentioned MLK. Sorry redundant. But man he SANG this song!
Seemingly Elvis was that emotional backstage after this performance about MLK speech and JFK assassination.
Live version must be watched. He had so must passion on his face, it showed what kind of man he really was.
Thank you for playing Elvis Presley 🥰🥰🥰🥰
At Elvis's comeback special in 1968 he said he will never sing another song that he dont believe in
Masterful!!! Needs to be played loud and clear today!!! We need this TODAY!!! Sending love and positive energy to you all!!! Elvis loved people of all colors!! He grieved over the MURDERS of Bobby and MLK!! He fought to sing this on his comeback special!!
Col Parker told Elvis there was no way he was going to sing that song, but Elvis said, I’ll do it.
Elvis was a true Gospel singer
Any time the King was on the mic, he would always have the crowd in the palms of his hands 🙌 👑. I’ve been a fan of his for in excess of 40 years & always feel the emotions of EVERY song of his that stirred them as much as this song did… LONG LIVE THE KING!!! ✋️👑🤚
Check out Elvis And The Black Community-The Echo Will Never Die. It's a popular video and eye opening to his relationship with black people and where he came from. Also check out the song Just Pretend by Elvis.
Someone send that video to Bill burrs wife
A forever LEGEND that will be bringing new generations to know and love him as we all do! This song was preformed for MLK and RFK. Great reaction video!! Thank you
The one and only King!
Best performance of all time right there, Elvis left it all on the table .No one will ever top that...
So powerful and he meant every word!!
The real King 👑 of music.....
This was his tribute to both Robert Kennedy & MLK jnr. It was reported that he was heartbroken by their murders & loss to the world.
Thanks guys, great comments. I agree with most everyone, please check out the live version because as it has been stated, just his body language alone shows the story of pain, and hope that he and we all yearn for ... Backed up by the eloquent words.
one of my favorite elvis songs