In 10 years he made 33 years and wanted to get back to live performances. He loved his fans as much as we loved him! I'm a 65 year fan and will be until I'm under!
He was that candle that burned brightly for a time ..He was an advocate for his black brothers and sisters in a time of turmoil and tragedy regardless what he suffered for doing so .. His love to all of us was genuine, and he will always be remembered and missed !!
I love that you do your research about Elvis. He was not only a great artist but he was also a humble, generous human being. Thank you, greetings from Greece
On top of MLK being assassinated, Robert Kennedy was assassinated while they were taping the special. Elvis was very upset about both. He said that someone once told him if you can't say it then sing it. The director of the show and everyone else had heard Elvis talk about his feelings about everything going on so he asked a couple of the musicians to write this specifically for Elvis. They did it in one day then Elvis sang it and put his feelings into the words. This is the result.
Just to add a bit; The show's producer, Steve Binder, went to musical director, Billy Goldenberg, to write an inspirational closing song, reflecting Elvis’ feelings. Billy was going to write it with Walter “Earl” Brown, but Earl wrote it all himself, that same night (& even though entitled to it, Billy, honorably, declined co-writing credit). Earl said he drew inspiration from Sam Cooke’s song, A Change Is Gonna Come & of course, MLK's speech. Earl also said, the next day, he was playing it for the producers & Col. Parker tried to put the kibosh on it, but Elvis overruled him.
To understand Elvis' attachment and concern for the black American community you have to know the man grew up very poor and as a child, he attended one of the very very rare mixed-race churches in the south. He was a Gospel singer before he ever recorded a single rock song. The moves that made him so controversial he learned from black revival church services where they sang from the heart and just let their bodies move and flow with the passion of their devotion. Elvis as a young white boy was fascinated by that and loved it. He adopted it for himself.
Yes this song deserves a standing ovation! I love love love this song. We all need to listen to this song EVERY SINGLE DAY! I’m so happy you have heard this masterpiece. Now, TEACH THIS SONG TO EVERY YOUNG PERSON YOU CAN GET TO. ❤❤❤❤
You should watch the interview with Sam Bell, Elvis' childhood friend. Elvis grew up in a black church. Gospel music was his first love. Him and James Brown would stay up all night singing them. When Elvis passed James Brown sat in the room for 4 hrs with him.
This song was written for Elvis. This is also represented the assassinations of JFK, Robert Kennedy, and MLK. Parker didn't want him to do this song but Elvis stood his ground.
How does one orchestrate a band? Glen Hardin did the arrangements of the music. Elvis had input of course. But since he couldn't read music he couldn't go through the charts.
Thank you for your reaction my friend. People put Elvis down these days because he didn’t write his own music. But they don’t understand why. The times and priorities today are so different than back then. Back in the day, song writers only wrote songs and they went to the record companies with their songs. If the record company liked the song then it was up to company to find the vocalist to perform the song under their label. Not everyone had the vocals Elvis had. The vocalist sold the song. The performance. There was no auto tune nor was there any computerized manipulation with vocalists. Songs and vocalist just didn’t go hand and hand back then. Today it’s all different. Basically anyone could sing these days but back then no. As a performer Presley was inducted into 22 music hall of fames. Five of which were, Country,Gospel, Rock n Roll, Rockabilly and R n B. Unprecedented. Note: Presley’s manager was a bastard. He took away Presley’s money, his career, his confidence and his life. Just think how much more Presley could have achieved if had found a legitimate manager. 👍
Yeah man!!! I'm 52 and just finding out now and I'm embarrassed for not knowing and I'm PISSED at the way he was used and manipulated for other ppls gain! And his manager... I want that prick assassinated to know what it feels like. But that then goes against Elvis's dream to feel that way 😔 God damn this is a tragic story Peace out brother 😔✌️
I believe Elvis was a good man. Flawed like we ALL are in various ways, admit it. He was kind. I have never heard anthing negative about him, before or after his death from others in ui
Love seeing my fellow black folks reacting and learning more about elvis because he’s been deemed as a racist somehow when that’s far from the truth. This is a man who grew up in tupelo with other black children, went to a mixed race church, hired black musicians in his band in the 70’s, befriended many black artist in the 50’s and created this song for MLK assassination.
And that proves that either ignorance is rapid in this world or that people actually want white people to be racist that really aren't. That in itself should be a crime
If you want to hear Elvis' vocal range I suggest "American Trilogy" from the 1973 world wide satellite special "Aloha From Hawaii" (first solo performer to do so) Or toward the end of the his career his version of "Unchained Melody" Elvis had a 3 octave voice and most rock singers have about a 2 octave range. Here is a quote from Henry Pleasants book “The Great American Popular Singers” (1974) “… "Elvis was all at once a tenor, a baritone and a bass, the most unusual voice I’ve ever heard.” I believe that this ability - among many others - is what makes his voice so alluring......."
As you are on your journey with Elvis pay attention, he controls the band, orchestra, back up singers, with his hand gestures and body moves. He is music. He did it here, very obvious on Polk Salad Annie. This era of music was real voices, real muscicians not manipulated with technology like today. It was pure.
I believe Elvis was greatly loved loved for his great humanity for all people. He cared for everyone. He had big heart. You can tell in his voice, what he sang came from his Soul...
I'm so glad that you reacted to this song! Tom Parker was such a jerk, took half his profits and manipulated him, and I believe I read that he was the reason Elvis couldn't travel outside the US to perform. You'll be blown away by the other performances in the 68 comeback special as well.
You're right. Parker did keep Elvis from leaving the states. Parker was in the U.S illegally. Parker knew if he left and tried to come back he could be deported. Elvis didn't know that. Parker was a con man
"Parker" was an alias (born Andreas Cornelia van Kujik) for a Dutch born illegal on the run as a murder suspect in his hometown. He couldn't leave the US because he couldn't get back in and he didn't want EP going without him for fear he would discover he was being cheated. Parker owed $$$$ in gambling debts. The record company was also discovered to be a part of the cheating scandal.
Tom Parker wasn’t as big of a jerk as people think or as the movie made him out to be but yes it was a toxic situation. You couldn’t tell Elvis to do anything. He was a very stubborn person and he could have gone overseas if he wanted but he didn’t because of a multitude of reasons but the old dusty Parker wasn’t all to blame
Since we are on a Elvis run and you watched Bohemian rhapsody. Check out the Elvis movie "Elvis" it would get you more into his music, his personality, and the social problems back in the days.
There seems SOOOO many songs to choose from, there are several videos on YT from his 68 Comeback. One Night With You, Heartbreake Hotel are 2 that he was with the 3 guys that he started with In 55 Scotty Moore, Dj Fontana and Bill Black along with a guy that became one his closest friends from his Army Days Charlie Hodge. It was a casual sit down like light hearted jam session and you can see King Presley's personality come through. He worked with the best of the best and he treated them good. A few more Suspicious Minds, Polk Salad Annie, Bridge over Troubled Waters, Just Pretend from his 1970 Las Vegas Show. From his 1973 Aloha from Hawaii Show that was seen by over 1 Billion people, My Way, Steamroller Blues, American Trilogy, You Gave Me A Mountain. He was more reserved in that Special because of so many people watching around the world, he didn't want to offend anyone. He recorded over 700 songs had over 1600 sold out shows and was in 31 Movies, 2 concert documentaries and 1 TV Special. I was 10 when he passed away and I don't EVER remember a time that I was not an Elvis Presley fan. Enjoy this journey. He did all of this from the time he was 19 years old till the time he died at age 42.
Great reaction!! Elvis never sang this song again after this special... Check out the sitting down version in black leather of the 68 Comeback Special Heartbreak Hotel That's Alright Mama Trying to Get To You Lawdy Miss Clawdy Love Me One Night With You Elvis had the best of the best on stage with him. They made MAGIC TOGETHER! If you're into instrumentals I definitely recommend Never Been to Spain Live. Incredible!!!! Cant thank you enough for TCB ⚡ and reacting, but truly caring about learning of our boy that we miss and love so much!!! Much respect to u young man! Also, Elvis...King of Kindness and short version of Elvis...A Generous Heart. It will explain alot of his character and love for people! It will blow your mind
A little known fact is that any hotel that Elvis stayed at, if they did not allow people of color, not only would he not stay there, but he would pull his show from that city. And he did in at least three cities that I know of. Elvis was definitely invited to the barbecue.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I watched the special with my mother that night. I was 10 years old at the time. You can watch it. The best of Elvis in an intimate setting. Elvis pour his whole soul into that performance. Remember this is live with an orchestra.
Elvis is singing his heart out about inequalities, and how the world needs to change. A dedication to MLK’s. I have a dream And this guy is talking about cinematography and back up singers
Elvis..after being released from army..was thrown into making movies. He got sick of them and wanted to get back into performing in front of audiences. So it was called comeback to the fans!
Yes both musi and vocals were what you needed back then hence unlike today all u need is a computer u don’t even need rap artists or rock artist just a composer
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 reaction **** 💗
He’d go from baritone to tenor, up & down the scale when he was younger. In 1970 he sang Tomorrow Never Comes. Never sang it live but please listen to it. It’s a really powerful song and his voice was a masterclass on this. You’ll be blown away. Thanks for sharing this with us. It’s a beautiful moment. ❤
Cissy Houston and the Sweet Inspirations joined Elvis in Las Vegas in 1969 and remained with him till the end. Cissy left in late 1970 to be with her children.
Elvis was the greatest at interpreting the music, the horns the backup singers the orchestra that was all on Elvis the beauty is he never wanted the credit for it it was the song, Elvis was 100% in charge of his music the way he sang it is true he never wrote a song but he interpreted it the best and that was his greatest gift to the music world thank you for your reaction and if you go down the Elvis rabbit hole he only sang something like 780 songs enjoy yourself
Thank you for reacting to this song. I watched this live when it was broadcast back in 1968. Elvis and the back up singers and his orchestra were PERFECTION. You really should watch the entire special. He walked out to a small stage in black leather. He was so handsome. 👏👏🇨🇦
Yes, carol. He was very handsome! And very humble, very friendly, very very good showman, etc.! Who can sing like him? Nobody in the world! Never there is another elvis, we are lucky to have known him and his music... Elvis forever!💽🌸🌈🌹🎇💒❤
Late to your party but grateful for your genuine & respe tful reaction. He eould hsve bern so honored by your kind words. Elvis was remarkable. His voice & music survive the test of time. Humble, & generous beyond measure not wanting any publicity. Stayed in Memphis with the comunity benefiting from his generosity. He literally passed out from physical & emotional exhaustion after completing this song. He took a huge chance replacing the intended song with this song on top of his career hinging on the success of this comeback special. He could not read music but could play several instruments. Arranged a good portion of his recordings. Loved his musicians, backup singers. Always got the best out of all of them. Watch his live performance& the command he had on stage & interaction with musicians especially his drummer. Elvis was so gifted. Nothing but the best for his fans. He always treated them with respect and love. He knew his fans made him successful and never forgot that. He always said he'd be nothing without their love & support. His music continues to inspire and for that we are most grateful.❤😊
Very nice reaction. This man and his music is still loved worldwide 👍🌍🇿🇦 Please react to Tomorrow Never Comes and Bridge over Troubled Water live in Las Vegas 1970. Thank you.
Hey sweetheart, love 💕 this beautiful man of ours Elvis forever and always, you gave a great reaction to the song and yes you definitely need to watch the special, so unique, just him and his original guys in a little ring, like a boxing ring, with the girls sitting right there with him all around the stage, very intimate setting, ELVIS at his prime and looking oh so good, sounds perfect and then goes to different performances with background dancers and singers in some clips, I was only 8 years old sitting right in front of our big console Tv, no remote control then , you were the remote, it's a mind blowing performance from Elvis and it's the first time Priscilla saw him perform live, after the show, she said Now I Get It, meaning she now knew what the world was talking about when it came to ELVIS Magic and Charisma, gotta see it, and you can see for yourself,, why even after Elvis had been gone 45 years to, he is still so Loved around the world by billions of people who never saw the man perform live, but just the same way your seeing him. ELVIS is MUSIC and Charisma and Charm and of course ELVIS had the voice of an angel, sent from God for just a little while, but Oh how he continues to touch so many everywhere, I think this song should be shown on TV commercials around the world constantly, There too much hate and injustice in the world, I wish someone would make it happen. We can Dream,. Thanks for the great reaction. TCB 1935🕺🕺🕺⚡⚡⚡👑👑👑🎵🎵🎵🔥🔥🔥🎵🙏🙏🙏
I've heard this multitude of times and each and every time it gives me goosebumps. This is superb, his voice was phenomenal, and his ability to express and relay the emotions that the lyrics were portraying was second to none. Magnificent.
It was to boost his career!!! And it did!! It scored very high! He sang this from the bottom of his heart and soul!! Luv him 💓 💕 ❤️ forever and he will always be the King of Rock!!
Elvis had amazing voice control. He was baritone and tenor. You have to listen Elvis sing from his early years fifties to seventies to realize that. He is in 23 different Halls of Fame. One and only, the KING 🥰❤❤❤
The "occasion" was HUGE - it was Elvis first return concert (68 comeback special) after coming back from the army in the early 60's then after making movies - hence his comeback to the stage, theres different parts to the comeback special, also be sure to check out the "Aloha Hawaii" worldwide satellite concert, first time ever a music concert was broadcast world wide by satellite - only the second worldwide satellite broadcast after the Moon landing in 1969-! This song was in response the the King and Kennedy assasinations, Elvis was said to be deeply disturbed and depressed by both events
That is the greatest performance you will ever see from any artist. PERIOD...
To me this song is Elvis the man, the human.
He left it all on the stage with this performance.
He'd been doing movies and the '68 Comeback Special was his first singing in years. Loved the special !!!!
In 10 years he made 33 years and wanted to get back to live performances. He loved his fans as much as we loved him! I'm a 65 year fan and will be until I'm under!
Elvis wS exhausted. Elvis is the goat.
The Elvis If I Can Dream performance - music - the whole damn thang - will never be bested - EVER
Noone can so from their voice like Elvis to this day,even with technology.
He was that candle that burned brightly for a time ..He was an advocate for his black brothers and sisters in a time of turmoil and tragedy regardless what he suffered for doing so .. His love to all of us was genuine, and he will always be remembered and missed !!
Amazing RIP MLK AND ELVIS ❤
He did demand perfection from his band. Amazing musicians.
This is the best performance I’ve ever seen from Elvis
He did not perform without his back-up singers. He knew how they added to his performance. I love that quiet little "thank you. Goodnight."
I love that you do your research about Elvis. He was not only a great artist but he was also a humble, generous human being. Thank you, greetings from Greece
Thank you Theodora! And love to Greece! 🇬🇷
This whole comeback special 68 is very special.
On top of MLK being assassinated, Robert Kennedy was assassinated while they were taping the special. Elvis was very upset about both. He said that someone once told him if you can't say it then sing it. The director of the show and everyone else had heard Elvis talk about his feelings about everything going on so he asked a couple of the musicians to write this specifically for Elvis. They did it in one day then Elvis sang it and put his feelings into the words. This is the result.
That was his preacher Hubert Brewster, a popular black preacher in Memphis who said in a sermon if you can't say it then sing it.
Just to add a bit; The show's producer, Steve Binder, went to musical director, Billy Goldenberg, to write an inspirational closing song, reflecting Elvis’ feelings. Billy was going to write it with Walter “Earl” Brown, but Earl wrote it all himself, that same night (& even though entitled to it, Billy, honorably, declined co-writing credit). Earl said he drew inspiration from Sam Cooke’s song, A Change Is Gonna Come & of course, MLK's speech. Earl also said, the next day, he was playing it for the producers & Col. Parker tried to put the kibosh on it, but Elvis overruled him.
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Let's face facts,, Elvis was just fantastic!!!
@@theresaboom7711 Now that's a FACT!👍👍
To understand Elvis' attachment and concern for the black American community you have to know the man grew up very poor and as a child, he attended one of the very very rare mixed-race churches in the south. He was a Gospel singer before he ever recorded a single rock song. The moves that made him so controversial he learned from black revival church services where they sang from the heart and just let their bodies move and flow with the passion of their devotion. Elvis as a young white boy was fascinated by that and loved it. He adopted it for himself.
Thank you! I appreciate this!
Yes this song deserves a standing ovation! I love love love this song. We all need to listen to this song EVERY SINGLE DAY! I’m so happy you have heard this masterpiece. Now, TEACH THIS SONG TO EVERY YOUNG PERSON YOU CAN GET TO. ❤❤❤❤
Elvis was a a perfectionist when it came to arrangements nd music.
I am very fortunate to have seen him in concert in 1975, I was only 6 yrs old. I will forever remember this concert. He was truly amazing ❤❤❤
You should watch the interview with Sam Bell, Elvis' childhood friend. Elvis grew up in a black church. Gospel music was his first love. Him and James Brown would stay up all night singing them. When Elvis passed James Brown sat in the room for 4 hrs with him.
I agree !!!!
This is my number one song of all time.
Elvis didn’t want to be called the king only Jesus is the King. He wanted to entertain the fans
The KING. love your reaction 💕💕💕💕
I saw a documentary about this and his backup singers said it was the most they ever saw him put into a song.
This song was written for Elvis. This is also represented the assassinations of JFK, Robert Kennedy, and MLK. Parker didn't want him to do this song but Elvis stood his ground.
Elvis orchestrated the band and set the music arrangement. Excellence!
How does one orchestrate a band?
Glen Hardin did the arrangements of the music. Elvis had input of course. But since he couldn't read music he couldn't go through the charts.
Elvis did a lot of his own arrangements. I don’t know if he did this or not but he did do it pretty often.
@@hookedonreactions7649 Read my post of one month ago.
Trying To Get To You 68 comeback special
Still and always one of the best performances in music history, we badly need to hear this song sung in todays world.
Thank you for your reaction my friend. People put Elvis down these days because he didn’t write his own music. But they don’t understand why. The times and priorities today are so different than back then.
Back in the day, song writers only wrote songs and they went to the record companies with their songs. If the record company liked the song then it was up to company to find the vocalist to perform the song under their label.
Not everyone had the vocals Elvis had. The vocalist sold the song. The performance.
There was no auto tune nor was there any computerized manipulation with vocalists.
Songs and vocalist just didn’t go hand and hand back then. Today it’s all different. Basically anyone could sing these days but back then no.
As a performer Presley was inducted into 22 music hall of fames. Five of which were, Country,Gospel, Rock n Roll, Rockabilly and R n B. Unprecedented.
Note:
Presley’s manager was a bastard. He took away Presley’s money, his career, his confidence and his life. Just think how much more Presley could have achieved if had found a legitimate manager. 👍
Elvis also changed the arrangements, tempo, and some of the words on most of the songs he recorded.
@@Sergio54321 Good point. Others wrote the song… but Elvis made the song in every way after. Same with Three dog night. Cory Wells was perfection too.
Facts....
Yeah man!!! I'm 52 and just finding out now and I'm embarrassed for not knowing and I'm PISSED at the way he was used and manipulated for other ppls gain! And his manager... I want that prick assassinated to know what it feels like. But that then goes against Elvis's dream to feel that way 😔
God damn this is a tragic story
Peace out brother 😔✌️
Plus JEALOUSY no doubt was a factor at times with some people
I believe Elvis was a good man. Flawed like we ALL are in various ways, admit it. He was kind. I have never heard anthing negative about him, before or after his death from others in ui
It was a comeback to the stage because he had spent the prior 8+ years making movies.
Love seeing my fellow black folks reacting and learning more about elvis because he’s been deemed as a racist somehow when that’s far from the truth. This is a man who grew up in tupelo with other black children, went to a mixed race church, hired black musicians in his band in the 70’s, befriended many black artist in the 50’s and created this song for MLK assassination.
And that proves that either ignorance is rapid in this world or that people actually want white people to be racist that really aren't. That in itself should be a crime
If you want to hear Elvis' vocal range I suggest "American Trilogy" from the 1973 world wide satellite special "Aloha From Hawaii" (first solo performer to do so)
Or toward the end of the his career his version of "Unchained Melody"
Elvis had a 3 octave voice and most rock singers have about a 2 octave range.
Here is a quote from Henry Pleasants book “The Great American Popular Singers” (1974) “… "Elvis was all at once a tenor, a baritone and a bass, the most unusual voice I’ve ever heard.” I believe that this ability - among many others - is what makes his voice so alluring......."
An American Trilogy is up here * points * He killed that.
I watched it with my family. I was 9 years old and knew of his fantastic voice from I was a toddler. ❤️🇧🇻
Elvis's story is simultaneously The American Dream and the American nightmare.
As you are on your journey with Elvis pay attention, he controls the band, orchestra, back up singers, with his hand gestures and body moves. He is music. He did it here, very obvious on Polk Salad Annie. This era of music was real voices, real muscicians not manipulated with technology like today. It was pure.
Exactly!
He was drafted in the army,and than he was under movie contracts,Elvis starred in 31 movies.
Never stop this perfect performance by Elvis. It's the greatest song ever.
I believe Elvis was greatly loved loved for his great humanity for all people. He cared for everyone. He had big heart. You can tell in his voice, what he sang came from his Soul...
Also watch Suspicious Minds live from Las Vegas 1970. It’s epic!
Hope you get to see the new Elvis movie ... it explains much of his background ... he's stunningly portrayed by Austin Butler !
Iconic.
Perfection.
Elvis also arranged the music....he had music from his soul to his heart....
I'm so glad that you reacted to this song! Tom Parker was such a jerk, took half his profits and manipulated him, and I believe I read that he was the reason Elvis couldn't travel outside the US to perform. You'll be blown away by the other performances in the 68 comeback special as well.
You're right. Parker did keep Elvis from leaving the states. Parker was in the U.S illegally. Parker knew if he left and tried to come back he could be deported. Elvis didn't know that. Parker was a con man
"Parker" was an alias (born Andreas Cornelia van Kujik) for a Dutch born illegal on the run as a murder suspect in his hometown. He couldn't leave the US because he couldn't get back in and he didn't want EP going without him for fear he would discover he was being cheated. Parker owed $$$$ in gambling debts. The record company was also discovered to be a part of the cheating scandal.
Parker was an illegal immigrant from Holland. He wouldn't have been allowed back after a world tour.
Research Reverend Bob Joyce. Witness Protection, DEA agent under Nixon. Misspell name on his graveside. So much
Tom Parker wasn’t as big of a jerk as people think or as the movie made him out to be but yes it was a toxic situation. You couldn’t tell Elvis to do anything. He was a very stubborn person and he could have gone overseas if he wanted but he didn’t because of a multitude of reasons but the old dusty Parker wasn’t all to blame
Nothing gets past you! You are VERY observant! I think you would be an excellent producer.
MJ is the prince of pop - always - but Elvis is and will always be the King - always
💙 ELVIS 💙
It was Elvis' personal tribute to a man that Elvis admired so much.
You should hear him sing I WILL NEVER FALL IN LOVE AGAIN.
I love his movies some more than others but Elvis is in them and I can watch him any time I want to.
The backup singers on this were The Blossoms I think. The Sweet Inspirations didn't start backing Elvis till he started playing Las Vegas.
Try watching, Elvis and the Black Communiy, That echo will never never Die
It's great. I've watched it three times ❤☮️
This song is also written about who the real Elvis is,all these words are related to Elvis too
Make sure you check out some young Elvis thanks for keeping Elvis alive.
Since we are on a Elvis run and you watched Bohemian rhapsody. Check out the Elvis movie "Elvis" it would get you more into his music, his personality, and the social problems back in the days.
I lived in Memphis and was 10 years old, the whole city was in turmoil and shock. Elvis was really upset.
There seems SOOOO many songs to choose from, there are several videos on YT from his 68 Comeback. One Night With You, Heartbreake Hotel are 2 that he was with the 3 guys that he started with In 55 Scotty Moore, Dj Fontana and Bill Black along with a guy that became one his closest friends from his Army Days Charlie Hodge. It was a casual sit down like light hearted jam session and you can see King Presley's personality come through. He worked with the best of the best and he treated them good. A few more Suspicious Minds, Polk Salad Annie, Bridge over Troubled Waters, Just Pretend from his 1970 Las Vegas Show.
From his 1973 Aloha from Hawaii Show that was seen by over 1 Billion people, My Way, Steamroller Blues, American Trilogy, You Gave Me A Mountain. He was more reserved in that Special because of so many people watching around the world, he didn't want to offend anyone.
He recorded over 700 songs had over 1600 sold out shows and was in 31 Movies, 2 concert documentaries and 1 TV Special. I was 10 when he passed away and I don't EVER remember a time that I was not an Elvis Presley fan. Enjoy this journey.
He did all of this from the time he was 19 years old till the time he died at age 42.
This man was beyond amazing 💕💕💕
Great reaction!! Elvis never sang this song again after this special... Check out the sitting down version in black leather of the 68 Comeback Special
Heartbreak Hotel
That's Alright Mama
Trying to Get To You
Lawdy Miss Clawdy
Love Me
One Night With You
Elvis had the best of the best on stage with him. They made MAGIC TOGETHER! If you're into instrumentals I definitely recommend Never Been to Spain Live. Incredible!!!!
Cant thank you enough for TCB ⚡ and reacting, but truly caring about learning of our boy that we miss and love so much!!! Much respect to u young man!
Also, Elvis...King of Kindness and short version of Elvis...A Generous Heart. It will explain alot of his character and love for people! It will blow your mind
NO AUTO-TUNE HERE.
A little known fact is that any hotel that Elvis stayed at, if they did not allow people of color, not only would he not stay there, but he would pull his show from that city. And he did in at least three cities that I know of. Elvis was definitely invited to the barbecue.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
The Sweet Inspirations were the female backup’s along with Cissy Houston. They were absolutely great!
Elvis he was a great singer, beautiful voice ❤️
I completely agree so simple the way the background is set, but for Elvis it’s perfect.
I watched the special with my mother that night. I was 10 years old at the time. You can watch it. The best of Elvis in an intimate setting. Elvis pour his whole soul into that performance. Remember this is live with an orchestra.
You need to see the 2022 Elvis film. I’m still upset with how everyone did Elvis and contributed to his early demise. 😡😢
Best ever was ELVIS.
Thank God for ELVIS 🙏
I remember watching this. I was 10. We all cried. I still cry. We all have to keep dreaming!
Elvis is singing his heart out about inequalities, and how the world needs to change. A dedication to MLK’s. I have a dream And this guy is talking about cinematography and back up singers
Elvis did all the direction of the music of the background instrumentation.
It was prerecorded.
Elvis..after being released from army..was thrown into making movies. He got sick of them and wanted to get back into performing in front of audiences. So it was called comeback to the fans!
Tom Jones and Elvis were very good friends! What a duo lol
Yes both musi and vocals were what you needed back then hence unlike today all u need is a computer u don’t even need rap artists or rock artist just a composer
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 reaction **** 💗
Yes that was cissy Houston with him on that song they were with him whenever he preformed always
American Trilogy! Range, pace, perfection. You must hear it.
His gospel recordings are something to hear.
The back up singers were called the blossoms,great reaction by the way.
Lol ive listened to him for 50 years and his movies were always playing when I was younger ..but its nice to see other people enjoy him !
Fantastic and moving performance! I especially love at the he just says "Thank you. Good night". So humble.
He’d go from baritone to tenor, up & down the scale when he was younger. In 1970 he sang Tomorrow Never Comes. Never sang it live but please listen to it. It’s a really powerful song and his voice was a masterclass on this. You’ll be blown away. Thanks for sharing this with us. It’s a beautiful moment. ❤
By the time the special aired Senator Robert Kennedy had also been assassinated. He was also a great warrior for Civil Rights.
The music was designed to create a specific mood, the artist wanted the listener to feel!
Cissy Houston and the Sweet Inspirations joined Elvis in Las Vegas in 1969 and remained with him till the end. Cissy left in late 1970 to be with her children.
Elvis was the greatest at interpreting the music, the horns the backup singers the orchestra that was all on Elvis the beauty is he never wanted the credit for it it was the song, Elvis was 100% in charge of his music the way he sang it is true he never wrote a song but he interpreted it the best and that was his greatest gift to the music world thank you for your reaction and if you go down the Elvis rabbit hole he only sang something like 780 songs enjoy yourself
I was told the back up singers were crying. Elvis almost collapsed back stage after the song. MLK and Bobby Kennedy deaths really affected him
Never interrupt perfection
Thank you for reacting to this song. I watched this live when it was broadcast back in 1968. Elvis and the back up singers and his orchestra were PERFECTION. You really should watch the entire special. He walked out to a small stage in black leather. He was so handsome. 👏👏🇨🇦
Yes, carol. He was very handsome! And very humble, very friendly, very very good showman, etc.! Who can sing like him? Nobody in the world! Never there is another elvis, we are lucky to have known him and his music... Elvis forever!💽🌸🌈🌹🎇💒❤
Late to your party but grateful for your genuine & respe tful reaction. He eould hsve bern so honored by your kind words. Elvis was remarkable. His voice & music survive the test of time. Humble, & generous beyond measure not wanting any publicity. Stayed in Memphis with the comunity benefiting from his generosity.
He literally passed out from physical & emotional exhaustion after completing this song. He took a huge chance replacing the intended song with this song on top of his career hinging on the success of this comeback special. He could not read music but could play several instruments. Arranged a good portion of his recordings. Loved his musicians, backup
singers. Always got the best out of all of them. Watch his live performance& the command he had on stage & interaction with musicians especially his drummer. Elvis was so gifted. Nothing but the best for his fans. He always treated them with respect and love. He knew his fans made him successful and never forgot that. He always said he'd be nothing without their love & support. His music continues to inspire and for that we are most grateful.❤😊
Very nice reaction. This man and his music is still loved worldwide 👍🌍🇿🇦 Please react to Tomorrow Never Comes and Bridge over Troubled Water live in Las Vegas 1970. Thank you.
Elvis did his own arrangements, so every sound you hear, instruments, voices, that's all his doing. He actually could go to bass and up to high tenor.
Hey sweetheart, love 💕 this beautiful man of ours Elvis forever and always, you gave a great reaction to the song and yes you definitely need to watch the special, so unique, just him and his original guys in a little ring, like a boxing ring, with the girls sitting right there with him all around the stage, very intimate setting, ELVIS at his prime and looking oh so good, sounds perfect and then goes to different performances with background dancers and singers in some clips, I was only 8 years old sitting right in front of our big console Tv, no remote control then , you were the remote, it's a mind blowing performance from Elvis and it's the first time Priscilla saw him perform live, after the show, she said Now I Get It, meaning she now knew what the world was talking about when it came to ELVIS Magic and Charisma, gotta see it, and you can see for yourself,, why even after Elvis had been gone 45 years to, he is still so Loved around the world by billions of people who never saw the man perform live, but just the same way your seeing him. ELVIS is MUSIC and Charisma and Charm and of course ELVIS had the voice of an angel, sent from God for just a little while, but Oh how he continues to touch so many everywhere, I think this song should be shown on TV commercials around the world constantly, There too much hate and injustice in the world, I wish someone would make it happen. We can Dream,. Thanks for the great reaction. TCB 1935🕺🕺🕺⚡⚡⚡👑👑👑🎵🎵🎵🔥🔥🔥🎵🙏🙏🙏
all the pain and tears in his eyes shows his feelings, respect the whole being of the man
I've heard this multitude of times and each and every time it gives me goosebumps. This is superb, his voice was phenomenal, and his ability to express and relay the emotions that the lyrics were portraying was second to none. Magnificent.
It was to boost his career!!! And it did!! It scored very high! He sang this from the bottom of his heart and soul!! Luv him 💓 💕 ❤️ forever and he will always be the King of Rock!!
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This Elvis reaction made my day, thank's King MMBxMOB.
So happy I made your day, and no, thank YOU!
Elvis had amazing voice control. He was baritone and tenor. You have to listen Elvis sing from his early years fifties to seventies to realize that. He is in 23 different Halls of Fame. One and only, the KING 🥰❤❤❤
You can still meet Elvis today. The Graceland mansion is haunted by the soul of Elvis.
The "occasion" was HUGE - it was Elvis first return concert (68 comeback special) after coming back from the army in the early 60's then after making movies - hence his comeback to the stage, theres different parts to the comeback special, also be sure to check out the "Aloha Hawaii" worldwide satellite concert, first time ever a music concert was broadcast world wide by satellite - only the second worldwide satellite broadcast after the Moon landing in 1969-! This song was in response the the King and Kennedy assasinations, Elvis was said to be deeply disturbed and depressed by both events
The most powerful performance by the King 😎❤️❤️❤️