I believe this is the best reaction to this performance that I have seen and I have seen A LOT of them. Thank you for pointing out the brilliance of Elvis as he conducts the band and orchestra. People have always overlooked his skills in production and arrangement of his music. His voice is a beautiful instrument as well and he knew how to use it perfectly. You would enjoy Bridge Over Troubled Water and Just Pretend from 1970 LasVegas. ❤❤❤
HE IS THE KING OF MUSIC, THE ENTERTAINER OF THE 20TH CENTURY. He ACTUALLY was crowned THE GREATEST SINGER OF THE 20TH CENTURY. SO many ACCOMPLISHMENTS after he was gone.
The greatest of all time. No one can compare today in his voice, looks, hair, fashion, dance moves, charisma, and stage presence. He so polite to everyone, the press, his fans, his generosity, military service. Artists today could learn a few things and manners
Hallo, es ist toll wie du EP beschreiben kannst. Du sprichst mir oft aus dem Herzen. Ich kann Elvis Songs 1000 Mal nacheinander hören und es berührt mich immer wieder. Immer entdecke ich neue Nuancen, wie er einem abholt auf seiner musikalischen Reise. EP ist ein Gesamtpaket welches mein Leben geprägt hat. Toleranz, Ehrlichkeit und Mut für neue Herausforderungen. Zum Dank bekommen wir seine Stimme. Liebe Grüße
Elvis was unique and the ultimate. The range in both his voice, and music presentations are mind blowing. There has never been anyone like him, nor will ever be.
Thank you so much for honoring Elvis by playing his music. I have watched this performance many times and tear up every time. Your analysis was spot on..I refer to him as maestro Elvis..the way he controls the musicians with his movements. Brilliant. He had it all...his fans continue to love his music and the human being he was.Thank you again for your great and detailed reaction.
@@susyq810 totally agree! The King of Music and Charismatic Performance!💗🎶🕺🎚Thank you for recognizing this Musical Genius! I recommend that you react to “Without Love (There is nothing ) it is on the Elvis Back In Memphis album, attached to Elvis In Person at the International Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada caption: From Memphis to Vegas and From Vegas to Memphis very powerful song! Thank you again
Wasn’t he just the greatest. The man had it all. He was a genius at his craft. He was gift from God and for us he gave his all. May he rest in eternal peace 💙 off to Elvis week at Hemsby in November . I go every year and our Elvis family have a blast remembering The King 👑
elvis, the band & back up singers had a truly unique & strong bond nearly every band member & most of the backup singers never missed a show elvis walked on that stage with those same people over a thousand times..yr after yr they toured every single yr from 1970 till 8 weeks before his death in 1977 he died the night before he was to head back out on another tour.. elvis week is coming up aug 9 - aug 16 its been going on for 47 yrs now every yr elvis fans come from around the world to graceland for elvis week ending with the candle light vugil on the 16 when everyone walks their candles up the candle lit driveway to the meditation garden where elvis was laid to rest with his mama, daddy, grandmother, daughter & grandson his twin brother jesse also has a marker there it is livestreamed from graceland for those who can't be there mike thank you so much for keeping elvis on the ch! you already have a bunch of recs from me :)
There is no one else like Elvis... before or since. I grew up listening to Elvis. My sister is 10 years older than me and she used to take me to his concerts. It was wonderful! The last one we attended was when I was 18 or 19 years old and he gave me a scarf (and spoke to me also ... at the stage). I never tire of listening to his music. I especially love his gospel songs. We used to go early and find out what hotel he was at. We'd call around and say that we had flowers to deliver to Elvis. If he wasn't there they'd say that but when we found the right one they would say that he wasn't accepting flowers .. so jackpot ... we'd take off to that hotel. We'd knock on other guests back patio doors and they would usually let us go thru their room to get inside. But once we got to the right floor we'd get chased out by his security. I have one picture of him getting off his airplane. But I didn't have a camera with a zoom lens at the time and it isn't so great.
Oh man. I have watched a number of reactions to this performance and yours just might be my favorite. Your analysis is top notch but what did it for me is that I can tell you experienced the song the way I did when I first watched it, and still do nearly every time. It was so genuine. I love how at the end you had to get up and walk away from it. Too electrifying! You had visible reactions at all the right times. The power and the feeling are almost overwhelming, aren't they? This is a guy who gets it lol. Thank you.
Elvis was very patriotic. This performance went out to the world and even his suit reflected his passion for his country. The selection of this trilogy was a tribute to the American Civil War. He chose his musicians and singers and they all loved him. He was part off them and he knew their talents was the whole package. My heart goes out to you and Elvis every time I hear this tribute to our country.
Phenomenal! The King Of Music! Always and Forever, Beautiful Elvis, Charismatic!! He puts his ALL into his performances! There can never be another Elvis, there was only one, and our generation was blessed to have him, they will continue to use his voice in remakes and add instruments and singers to put out record after record! The music world will always know who Elvis Presley was!!💗💗💗🎶🕺🎚
This song was about the South initially, then the North who used Battle Hymn of the Republic during the Civil War. The third song was a Bahamian lullaby which the slaves sang to their babies. He combined all three to make a point and always loved this song because he was so Patriotic and loved his Country so. Thanks so much. A beautiful reaction. Especially when your glasses flew off with your headphones. 😂😂 That’s what Elvis tends to do to people. Expect the unexpected. ❤❤
Just MAGICAL!! Everyone on that stage. Goosebumps on top of goosebumps. Great reaction! Here are some suggestions.... 1972 Live...Never Been to Spain 1970 Live...Just Pretend and Make The World Go Away 1973 Live... You Gave Me A Mountain Thank you for TCB ⚡ and keeping Elvis music & memory alive. 👑❣👑
Amazing reaction! I think you'd enjoy this where Elvis is asked about the electricity on stage between him and his back-up musicians: Elvis interview, March 31, 1972 Hollywood, California (11:11) Another good one is an informal gospel session with J. D. Sumner and The Stamps Quartet: Elvis Presley Elvis On Tour 1972 Lighthouse, I, John, Lead Me, Guide Me (7:35)
There is not a performer before or since Elvis who can come close to this man's utter magnificence. The irony here, in my humble opinion, is that he was past his best. If you don't believe me simply watch If I Can Dream from 5 years earlier, it'll blow your mind.
There’s nobody and I do mean nobody can top this man on his voice,charisma,looks or a Magnet personality and charms and probably the best band and backup singers ever!! He’s the King for a reason people! After what he did in his Rock and Ballard songs he established himself in the Gospel World with God’s creation to all of us to enjoy in our lives for ever and ever!!😍😌😉
Elvis had no ego. He loved sharing the stage with his background singers and he often highlighted their talents during his shows. Elvis truly was a humble man ❤
Such an amazing performance - he was just the most amazing entertainer ever - love him and this song is just perfect for him - love your reactions as well 🎶💙🎵
I love your comment Elvis = plutonium! Brilliant in depth reaction. Like any diehard, 50+ years Elvis fan, I've seen this clip many many times and it never fails to be awesome and overwhelming. To think some people say he can't sing!!!! I've watched classical music trained reactors marvel that his was a natural, untrained voice. Opera singers like Placido Domingo, Kiri Te Kanawa and Bryn Terfel have all said his was the voice they most admire. As a contrast and to show how Elvis tackles many genres so effortlessly try some bluesy Elvis with 'Like a Baby' or gospel with 'Peace in the Valley'.
Hi! You are a wonderful reactor. I appreciate the knowledge you have of music and how you pick up on all the Elvis nuances. He was an amazing vocalist, musician, producer, conductor, performer, and friend to all of his band mates. I have heard numerous videos of them saying how special and delightful it was to perform with him. James Burton, arguably one of the best guitarist, has such wonderful things to say about playing with Elvis-he was his favorite gig of all time. I would recommend something a bit different-not many reactions to this song-“New Orleans” from the movie King Creole. Elvis was young, 24 years old, and he shows off the most amazing talent for jazz singing. He insisted on backup singers, too-before him there were not many making a living singing oohs and ahhs-he made that the mainstream. Also, I just can’t help believing; Just Pretend, Poke Salad Annie (for some fun), You Have Me a Mtn., and you must watch the Milton Berle performance of Hound Dog-it’s the one that got everyone so upset.😂
Just love your reviews. The genius of Elvis is hard to explain but you recognize the different pieces that, altogether, makes the magic. Elvis does channel the music. No one else has ever done what Elvis did. He's a musical storyteller.
Hi Mike, you really set YT on fire with your Elvis reactions. Great to see that 51 YEARS since this performance was recorded, Elvis is still able to elicit such an amazing response you just gave us. Bravo! Also, just so you get a sense of this Elvis journey you are on, Elvis put his vocals to 768 individual song titles! So, plenty to choose from. I’m putting my request in a separate comment.
Great reaction! The American Trilogy is three songs, hence we get trilogy, about the American North ("The Battle Hymn of the Republic") and South (“Dixie"), and a African spiritual (“All My Trials”). This song vividly captures the complex landscape of American history and culture as it was a racial reconciliation song, sort of speak and Elvis hit it out of the park! Elvis Presley set a world record on this January night as he was seen by over 1.5 billion people all over the world, in more than 40 countries via satellite. This was the first time anything like this was ever heard of. Keep up the good work!❤
Remember , this concert was the first satellite worldwide broadcast by anyone , and it was seen by one fourth of the population at that time , and more people than watched the man landing on the moon...
I've watched young and older females cry after watching "American Trilogy", and males of all ages getting chills and goosebumps, but no reaction can top yours!!! Keep up the great work!
Elvis almost controlled his Orchestra and felt every note. This is the first live performance from Elvis I saw. It gave me goosebumps and started listening to many more of his songs. Especially the comeback special and his gospels
THE RUNWAY from the STAGE: Thanks to the genius of producer/director Marty Pasetta, he told Tom Parker he wanted to build a ramp for Elvis to walk out onto & Parker said no. Pasetta explained that it would be 8 ft. wide & Elvis could stay in the middle or go to the left or to the right if he wanted to because Pasetta knew how important the audience was to Elvis. Parker still said no. Fortunately, Pasetta was able to meet w-Elvis & he explained exactly what he told Parker. Fortunately again, Elvis overrode Parker & told Pasetta to build the ramp. Paseta told Elvis he wanted him to lose some weight & Elvis did lose 25 lbs. Elvis then hugged Pasetta & said you are one of the few people who has been totally honest w-me. Without that ramp the concert would have been very different if Elvis did not have the opportunity to get in close touch w-the audience. This was a charity concert for the Kui Lee Cancer Fund. Elvis bought his own ticket for $1,000. It was expected to raise $25,000 but it raised $75,000. Trilogy is a medley of three uniquely American pieces: “Dixie,” (dixie are the states down south in the U.S.); “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” a marching hymn of the Union Army during the American Civil War; and “All My Trials,” a Bahamian (people of the Bahamas) lullaby related to African American spirituals sung by protesting folksingers of the 1950s.
@@JoAnnKlingaman-iu4lm Thanks for getting back to me. I had a feeling it was positive, but I have seen people use it for the negative, altho' I really didn't think you meant it that way. Thanks for the compliment. I just love digging into background info -- it makes a person & the circumstances more real, but as w-all things Elvis, ya just can never be sure what's true & what isn't. But I do trust Marty Pasetta & Steve Binder -- they were 2 of the most ethical people in that business. Have a great weekend.
@@carolhayar3037 you got that right Carol! And Benda answered Elvis’s question as to where he thought his career was going! I don’t even want to repeat it, it hurts MY feelings, because I never thought Elvis’s career was in the toilet!! 😊 Elvis will always be The King Of Music and Charisma to me! I also grew up with Elvis, only saw him once, Boston Garden, November 10, 1971! Beautiful man, inside and out!! 💗🎶🕺🎚
Greatest theatrical and musical performance for the ending of a song with the crescendo building and Elvis looking back at his band before he turns around and lifts the roof off the place.
EP was very patriotic ,that last note was unbelievably controlled n sustained, he was PHENOMENAL, his GOSPEL tracks where stunning,i believe in the man in the sky,run on, how great thou art ,the studio version,to name a few,hes the MASTER!!
I know this was a few months ago and I'm a little late to the party, but I love this song. Gives me goosebumps too. Very powerful in that it reaches down to your soul. BTW, loved it when you stood up and I saw the carabiner on your belt. My husband loved rock climbing and always used a carabiner to hold his keys. Sweet memory...thanks much.
After watching your reaction to this, I had to subscribe because it was so genuine. Please watch Elvis do what now my love from the Aloha from Hawaii. I’ve loved Elvis for 67 years and I was blessed to have seen him in concert many times as a teenager. He’s always remain the greatest of my heroes. I loved that man like a family member and I’ve loved him ever since I’ve been five years old. I don’t even know what life would be like with Elvis, not in it because he never left me. I’ll shoot some more shout out to you on some ideas, don’t know if you’ve ever seen how great thou art Rapid City 1977 live concert it would be his last filmed performance. He does not look well but when I tell you when I see him sing that song it’s beyond imaginable how ill he was, and he knew it, and you could feel it, and you could see it through his words and expressions, and his passion of how he did that particular rendition of that song. God bless you and thank you young man for making my day reaction really touched my heart. Thank you.
Than you so much, that is really beautiful to hear! I have covered What Now My Love and that is such a tremendous performance, Thank you for the other recommendations. :-) What a lovely message!
The North represents the Battle Hymn of the Republic, Dixieland, represents the South and the last is a Bahamian lullaby representing death and loss during the Civil War over slavery. This version is better than the recorded track because the flute is missing on the album version.
Thank you for doing this reaction to American Trilogy, it has to be one of the best songs I have ever heard. It simply never fails to have an effect on me and by the looks of it to thousands around the globe, aaah the magic of this man Elvis. To add to this was your reaction and I have to admit, I was really looking forward to it as much as the song! Mike, you are a top man and we really appreciate your comments and observations. What a treat for any Elvis fan. Thank you. ( Please look out for "You've lost that lovin' feelin" 1970 or " I'll Remember You" Aloha show 1973 when you can :))
I'm 58... really never "listened" to Elvis until I was 54. Holy crap, I had the same reaction for about 2 years as you did in this video. I'm getting used to greatness I guess. It's just so good. Just like Robert Plant said, he was just so cooooool. Lots of tears, emotion and amazement. Now, I want to sing his songs.
I never mind interruptions when timed appropriately, with intelligent commentary. You covered those bases very well. His relationship with his back up musicians, and singers, was based on true respect for their abilities. If you haven’t, watch some of his rehearsal, and impromptu gospel videos. The reactions between him, JD, and the other performers, show the love. Thank you for sharing!
I get very emotional listening to this song and not in a patriotic way as I'm British. I've recently done a reaction video to this performance, even though I'm a massive fan, this song affects me every time! I'm loving your analysis of Elvis's performances
You should roll it back a bit after you stop. He ALWAYS controls his musicians with his body. Love this! I you notice about 7:40, his whole body vibrates!
Wonderful reaction & analysis. American Trilogy has always been one of my favorite Elvis songs; and especially this performance of it. Can't even count how many times I've watched/listened to this video from the Aloha From Hawaii Satellite Broadcast. It's such a powerful, emotive song with each parts of the medley hitting your heart & soul. The only downside of it for me is the line: "So hush little baby don't you cry, you know you're daddy's bound to die..." Elvis's tragic death occurring just a short 4 years later leaving little Lisa Marie Presley without the father who loved her and she him so very much.
Mike I have to say you are brilliant you have an excellent ear you are able to describe and dissect what you are hearing and explain this to us in a way that for me helps me understand why I have so much admiration for Elvis as a fellow human and entertainer 👍
I have only seen one reaction to the whole concert before u could do this aswell its in my opinion the greatest concert ever by any artist its vocally the best i have witnessed and it was viewed simultaneously by over 1•5billion world wide,very fine reaction thanks from DOWN UNDER
It's great to see you critically and appreciatively evaluating Elvis' performance, the skill and beauty in his vocals plus the depth of emotion he expressed. It's such a contrast to the vicious disapproval and ridicule of his performances when he was alive.
This was a great reaction. Elvis was, is and always will be the GOAT. Could you please activate the cc button? It's a good tool for pople who are not native speakers of English. I will subscribe in anticipation of more Elvis reactions.
Thank you for your descriptions and analysis you really give his performances more depth and draw attention to things that, whilst I enjoyed Elvis’ music and loved the guy I never had the knowledge to appreciate how good and talented he really was! Thank you.
The Trilogy of songs are The Battle Hymn of the Republic (for the north), Dixie (for the South) combined with an African- American spiritual for those on whose lives the country was built. Awesome.
I am in full agreement with your comments, I have heard his music since 1956, it gives me a since of satisfaction to learn the youth of today is able to realize the beauty of his voice and what God has graced us with for many years to come. 👏❤🇺🇸
@@therewatchproject I might add, I was only about 6 in 1956, my mother played the local radio station every morning as we were preparing for school, she loved his music, the day the announcement of his death, my mother commented “I feel I have lost one of my children”. Life gives us joy and sorrow. 🙏✝❤🇺🇸
I believe this is the best reaction to this performance that I have seen and I have seen A LOT of them. Thank you for pointing out the brilliance of Elvis as he conducts the band and orchestra. People have always overlooked his skills in production and arrangement of his music. His voice is a beautiful instrument as well and he knew how to use it perfectly. You would enjoy Bridge Over Troubled Water and Just Pretend from 1970 LasVegas. ❤❤❤
Wow, thank you Jenny!
Well said Jenny! Thanks
Elvis wipes the floor with everyone, what a treasure he was!
That's a great way of putting it.
AND STiLL IS💙
Elvis é o maior FENÔMENO da história da música popular ❤
This is why WE call HIM KING, KING OF MUSIC, ELVIS, all these years later and STILL no one comes close to HIM.
indeed on his worst day, he was 1,000,000 times better than anyone else rest in peace KING
HE IS THE KING OF MUSIC, THE ENTERTAINER OF THE 20TH CENTURY. He ACTUALLY was crowned THE GREATEST SINGER OF THE 20TH CENTURY. SO many ACCOMPLISHMENTS after he was gone.
Elvis becomes one with the music.
The greatest of all time. No one can compare today in his voice, looks, hair, fashion, dance moves, charisma, and stage presence. He so polite to everyone, the press, his fans, his generosity, military service. Artists today could learn a few things and manners
Well said! I couldn't agree more...........
Elvis is my favourite singer of all time. I love your reaction. Thanks. ✌️
He is a super magnificent man. Nobody can supercedes his voice and moves as he dances on the stage.
This performance gets me all the time. Just phenomenal!!
Simply the best. No one comes close. No one ever will.
Hallo, es ist toll wie du EP beschreiben kannst. Du sprichst mir oft aus dem Herzen. Ich kann Elvis Songs 1000 Mal nacheinander hören und es berührt mich immer wieder. Immer entdecke ich neue Nuancen, wie er einem abholt auf seiner musikalischen Reise. EP ist ein Gesamtpaket welches mein Leben geprägt hat. Toleranz, Ehrlichkeit und Mut für neue Herausforderungen. Zum Dank bekommen wir seine Stimme. Liebe Grüße
Awwww!! I am so proud of EP!! Even now, such a phenomenon 👑✌️
The greatest Entertainer of All Times
,Beautiful voice, beautiful music love his music!
Elvis was unique and the ultimate. The range in both his voice, and music presentations are mind blowing. There has never been anyone like him, nor will ever be.
I’ve seen this 100 times and still get chills all over my body every time. Thanks for the great reaction. Loving your Elvis journey.❤
Thank you Carolyn!
This is what this beautiful man will do to you ,he will make you feel it thru your heart ,and soul ,and your whole body ,he has super powers
He's the best.
Thank you so much for honoring Elvis by playing his music.
I have watched this performance many times and tear up every time. Your analysis was spot on..I refer to him as maestro Elvis..the way he controls the musicians with his movements.
Brilliant. He had it all...his fans continue to love his music and the human being he was.Thank you again for your great and
detailed reaction.
My pleasure and thank you for your kind words Susy!
@@susyq810 totally agree! The King of Music and Charismatic Performance!💗🎶🕺🎚Thank you for recognizing this Musical Genius! I recommend that you react to “Without Love (There is nothing ) it is on the Elvis Back In Memphis album, attached to Elvis In Person at the International Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada caption: From Memphis to Vegas and From Vegas to Memphis very powerful song! Thank you again
Elvis always the best, beautiful generous soul
Imagine being frontrow during a performance like that!!!!! Omg....
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The only King of Rock n’ Roll! Forever loved and missed.😢
Thos is why he is THE KING!
Wasn’t he just the greatest. The man had it all. He was a genius at his craft. He was gift from God and for us he gave his all. May he rest in eternal peace 💙 off to Elvis week at Hemsby in November . I go every year and our Elvis family have a blast remembering The King 👑
A singer. Beautiful voice❤ Beautiful entertainer & man.❤ thank you!
elvis, the band & back up singers had a truly unique & strong bond
nearly every band member & most of the backup singers never missed a show
elvis walked on that stage with those same people over a thousand times..yr after yr
they toured every single yr from 1970 till 8 weeks before his death in 1977
he died the night before he was to head back out on another tour..
elvis week is coming up aug 9 - aug 16
its been going on for 47 yrs now every yr elvis fans come from around the world to graceland for elvis week ending with the candle light vugil on the 16 when everyone walks their candles up the candle lit driveway to the meditation garden where elvis was laid to rest with his mama, daddy, grandmother, daughter & grandson
his twin brother jesse also has a marker there
it is livestreamed from graceland for those who can't be there
mike
thank you so much for keeping elvis on the ch!
you already have a bunch of recs from me :)
Belinda.... Great comment 👊👊
Added the list. Thank you!
There is no one else like Elvis... before or since. I grew up listening to Elvis. My sister is 10 years older than me and she used to take me to his concerts. It was wonderful! The last one we attended was when I was 18 or 19 years old and he gave me a scarf (and spoke to me also ... at the stage). I never tire of listening to his music. I especially love his gospel songs. We used to go early and find out what hotel he was at. We'd call around and say that we had flowers to deliver to Elvis. If he wasn't there they'd say that but when we found the right one they would say that he wasn't accepting flowers .. so jackpot ... we'd take off to that hotel. We'd knock on other guests back patio doors and they would usually let us go thru their room to get inside. But once we got to the right floor we'd get chased out by his security.
I have one picture of him getting off his airplane. But I didn't have a camera with a zoom lens at the time and it isn't so great.
What amazing stories!
Oh man. I have watched a number of reactions to this performance and yours just might be my favorite. Your analysis is top notch but what did it for me is that I can tell you experienced the song the way I did when I first watched it, and still do nearly every time. It was so genuine. I love how at the end you had to get up and walk away from it. Too electrifying! You had visible reactions at all the right times. The power and the feeling are almost overwhelming, aren't they? This is a guy who gets it lol. Thank you.
Elvis was very patriotic. This performance went out to the world and even his suit reflected his passion for his country. The selection of this trilogy was a tribute to the American Civil War. He chose his musicians and singers and they all loved him. He was part off them and he knew their talents was the whole package. My heart goes out to you and Elvis every time I hear this tribute to our country.
Phenomenal! The King Of Music! Always and Forever, Beautiful Elvis, Charismatic!! He puts his ALL into his performances! There can never be another Elvis, there was only one, and our generation was blessed to have him, they will continue to use his voice in remakes and add instruments and singers to put out record after record! The music world will always know who Elvis Presley was!!💗💗💗🎶🕺🎚
This song was about the South initially, then the North who used Battle Hymn of the Republic during the Civil War. The third song was a Bahamian lullaby which the slaves sang to their babies. He combined all three to make a point and always loved this song because he was so Patriotic and loved his Country so. Thanks so much. A beautiful reaction. Especially when your glasses flew off with your headphones. 😂😂 That’s what Elvis tends to do to people. Expect the unexpected. ❤❤
Just MAGICAL!! Everyone on that stage. Goosebumps on top of goosebumps. Great reaction! Here are some suggestions....
1972 Live...Never Been to Spain
1970 Live...Just Pretend and Make The World Go Away
1973 Live... You Gave Me A Mountain
Thank you for TCB ⚡ and keeping Elvis music & memory alive. 👑❣👑
Amazing performance 🔥🔥🔥
Triumphant! Triumphant! Triumphant!
Amazing reaction!
I think you'd enjoy this where Elvis is asked about the electricity on stage between him and his back-up musicians:
Elvis interview, March 31, 1972 Hollywood, California (11:11)
Another good one is an informal gospel session with J. D. Sumner and The Stamps Quartet:
Elvis Presley Elvis On Tour 1972 Lighthouse, I, John, Lead Me, Guide Me (7:35)
There is not a performer before or since Elvis who can come close to this man's utter magnificence. The irony here, in my humble opinion, is that he was past his best. If you don't believe me simply watch If I Can Dream from 5 years earlier, it'll blow your mind.
There’s nobody and I do mean nobody can top this man on his voice,charisma,looks or a Magnet personality and charms and probably the best band and backup singers ever!! He’s the King for a reason people! After what he did in his Rock and Ballard songs he established himself in the Gospel World with God’s creation to all of us to enjoy in our lives for ever and ever!!😍😌😉
Elvis had no ego. He loved sharing the stage with his background singers and he often highlighted their talents during his shows. Elvis truly was a humble man ❤
There is so much to say about Elvis and this performance but you summed up my feelings. In one word Spectacular.
Such an amazing performance - he was just the most amazing entertainer ever - love him and this song is just perfect for him - love your reactions as well 🎶💙🎵
He really is the best singer ever. I’m partial but his range is unbeatable
Tomorrow Never Comes and It’s Now Or Never are both fire.
Also, From A Jack To A King. Sorry, I just can’t help myself! 🥹
The best singer in the world 🌎 ❤️ 💙 ♥️ 💕 💖 🌎 ❤️ 💙 ♥️ 💕 💖 🌎 ❤️ 💙 ♥️ 💕 💖 🌎
I have a varied taste in music. Some influenced by those who influenced Elvis. However, Elvis is, and always will be, my go to for any occasion.
Great to see you "unloading" after what you just experienced... Elvis hit me deep since 1977. HIS staying power is everlasting.
I love your comment Elvis = plutonium! Brilliant in depth reaction. Like any diehard, 50+ years Elvis fan, I've seen this clip many many times and it never fails to be awesome and overwhelming. To think some people say he can't sing!!!! I've watched classical music trained reactors marvel that his was a natural, untrained voice. Opera singers like Placido Domingo, Kiri Te Kanawa and Bryn Terfel have all said his was the voice they most admire. As a contrast and to show how Elvis tackles many genres so effortlessly try some bluesy Elvis with 'Like a Baby' or gospel with 'Peace in the Valley'.
Thank you Belinda!
Hi! You are a wonderful reactor. I appreciate the knowledge you have of music and how you pick up on all the Elvis nuances. He was an amazing vocalist, musician, producer, conductor, performer, and friend to all of his band mates. I have heard numerous videos of them saying how special and delightful it was to perform with him. James Burton, arguably one of the best guitarist, has such wonderful things to say about playing with Elvis-he was his favorite gig of all time.
I would recommend something a bit different-not many reactions to this song-“New Orleans” from the movie King Creole. Elvis was young, 24 years old, and he shows off the most amazing talent for jazz singing. He insisted on backup singers, too-before him there were not many making a living singing oohs and ahhs-he made that the mainstream.
Also, I just can’t help believing; Just Pretend, Poke Salad Annie (for some fun), You Have Me a Mtn., and you must watch the Milton Berle performance of Hound Dog-it’s the one that got everyone so upset.😂
Thank you so much!
Oh one more comment. The wonderful guitarist James Burton next to Elvis is still alive and a street in Shreveport Louisiana was just named after him 💕
This was/is still my favourite performance by Elvis 🔥⚡️🔥
Just love your reviews. The genius of Elvis is hard to explain but you recognize the different pieces that, altogether, makes the magic. Elvis does channel the music. No one else has ever done what Elvis did. He's a musical storyteller.
Thank you!
Hi Mike, you really set YT on fire with your Elvis reactions. Great to see that 51 YEARS since this performance was recorded, Elvis is still able to elicit such an amazing response you just gave us. Bravo! Also, just so you get a sense of this Elvis journey you are on, Elvis put his vocals to 768 individual song titles! So, plenty to choose from. I’m putting my request in a separate comment.
Thank you Sally, that is SO kind!
Great reaction! The American Trilogy is three songs, hence we get trilogy, about the American North ("The Battle Hymn of the Republic") and South (“Dixie"), and a African spiritual (“All My Trials”). This song vividly captures the complex landscape of American history and culture as it was a racial reconciliation song, sort of speak and Elvis hit it out of the park! Elvis Presley set a world record on this January night as he was seen by over 1.5 billion people all over the world, in more than 40 countries via satellite. This was the first time anything like this was ever heard of. Keep up the good work!❤
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Thank you Nathan!
Probably my favorite Elvis concert song!
- - - that last note, when he takes it up another level, amazing.
What a Great reaction❤
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Always gets me...dont know why...just Elvis i guess ❤❤
Great reaction thank you 😁 I have listened/watched this performance thousands of times and I still get goosebumps everytime
Thanks Suzanne!
Remember , this concert was the first satellite worldwide broadcast by anyone , and it was seen by one fourth of the population at that time , and more people than watched the man landing on the moon...
I've watched young and older females cry after watching "American Trilogy", and males of all ages getting chills and goosebumps, but no reaction can top yours!!! Keep up the great work!
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Elvis almost controlled his Orchestra and felt every note. This is the first live performance from Elvis I saw. It gave me goosebumps and started listening to many more of his songs. Especially the comeback special and his gospels
THE RUNWAY from the STAGE: Thanks to the genius of producer/director Marty Pasetta, he told Tom Parker he wanted to build a ramp for Elvis to walk out onto & Parker said no. Pasetta explained that it would be 8 ft. wide & Elvis could stay in the middle or go to the left or to the right if he wanted to because Pasetta knew how important the audience was to Elvis. Parker still said no. Fortunately, Pasetta was able to meet w-Elvis & he explained exactly what he told Parker. Fortunately again, Elvis overrode Parker & told Pasetta to build the ramp. Paseta told Elvis he wanted him to lose some weight & Elvis did lose 25 lbs. Elvis then hugged Pasetta & said you are one of the few people who has been totally honest w-me. Without that ramp the concert would have been very different if Elvis did not have the opportunity to get in close touch w-the audience. This was a charity concert for the Kui Lee Cancer Fund. Elvis bought his own ticket for $1,000. It was expected to raise $25,000 but it raised $75,000.
Trilogy is a medley of three uniquely American pieces: “Dixie,” (dixie are the states down south in the U.S.); “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” a marching hymn of the Union Army during the American Civil War; and “All My Trials,” a Bahamian (people of the Bahamas) lullaby related to African American spirituals sung by protesting folksingers of the 1950s.
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@@JoAnnKlingaman-iu4lm Hey JoAnn -- this can be taken 2 ways -- I THINK I know what you're implying but....
Carol... I loved your comment !!!
@@JoAnnKlingaman-iu4lm Thanks for getting back to me. I had a feeling it was positive, but I have seen people use it for the negative, altho' I really didn't think you meant it that way. Thanks for the compliment. I just love digging into background info -- it makes a person & the circumstances more real, but as w-all things Elvis, ya just can never be sure what's true & what isn't. But I do trust Marty Pasetta & Steve Binder -- they were 2 of the most ethical people in that business. Have a great weekend.
@@carolhayar3037 you got that right Carol! And Benda answered Elvis’s question as to where he thought his career was going! I don’t even want to repeat it, it hurts MY feelings, because I never thought Elvis’s career was in the toilet!! 😊 Elvis will always be The King Of Music and Charisma to me! I also grew up with Elvis, only saw him once, Boston Garden, November 10, 1971! Beautiful man, inside and out!! 💗🎶🕺🎚
Greatest theatrical and musical performance for the ending of a song with the crescendo building and Elvis looking back at his band before he turns around and lifts the roof off the place.
EP was very patriotic ,that last note was unbelievably controlled n sustained, he was PHENOMENAL, his GOSPEL tracks where stunning,i believe in the man in the sky,run on, how great thou art ,the studio version,to name a few,hes the MASTER!!
I know this was a few months ago and I'm a little late to the party, but I love this song. Gives me goosebumps too. Very powerful in that it reaches down to your soul. BTW, loved it when you stood up and I saw the carabiner on your belt. My husband loved rock climbing and always used a carabiner to hold his keys. Sweet memory...thanks much.
Awww that is lovely to hear Libby :-)
Such a talented musician and singer. Sad that he left us so early. 😭
After watching your reaction to this, I had to subscribe because it was so genuine. Please watch Elvis do what now my love from the Aloha from Hawaii. I’ve loved Elvis for 67 years and I was blessed to have seen him in concert many times as a teenager. He’s always remain the greatest of my heroes. I loved that man like a family member and I’ve loved him ever since I’ve been five years old. I don’t even know what life would be like with Elvis, not in it because he never left me. I’ll shoot some more shout out to you on some ideas, don’t know if you’ve ever seen how great thou art Rapid City 1977 live concert it would be his last filmed performance. He does not look well but when I tell you when I see him sing that song it’s beyond imaginable how ill he was, and he knew it, and you could feel it, and you could see it through his words and expressions, and his passion of how he did that particular rendition of that song. God bless you and thank you young man for making my day reaction really touched my heart. Thank you.
Than you so much, that is really beautiful to hear! I have covered What Now My Love and that is such a tremendous performance, Thank you for the other recommendations. :-) What a lovely message!
American Trilogy is a short encapsulated story about our Civil War (1861 to 1865). And, nobody but Elvis expresses it better!
The North represents the Battle Hymn of the Republic, Dixieland, represents the South and the last is a Bahamian lullaby representing death and loss during the Civil War over slavery. This version is better than the recorded track because the flute is missing on the album version.
Thank you for doing this reaction to American Trilogy, it has to be one of the best songs I have ever heard.
It simply never fails to have an effect on me and by the looks of it to thousands around the globe, aaah the magic of this man Elvis.
To add to this was your reaction and I have to admit, I was really looking forward to it as much as the song!
Mike, you are a top man and we really appreciate your comments and observations.
What a treat for any Elvis fan.
Thank you.
( Please look out for "You've lost that lovin' feelin" 1970 or " I'll Remember You" Aloha show 1973 when you can :))
Than you! Have added to the list :-)
I get goosebumps and teary eyed every time I watch this !!! Our E could surely BRING IT ❤🔥❤🔥...No one will ever come close to him...Great reaction 😊❤
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Your best Elvis reaction thus far, keep it up.👏👏👏
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Love your reaction. No-one comes near to Elvis then or now. His vocal range is insane
He was told by a teacher in the music class in high school that " he couldn't sing". Imagine that.
What a phenomenal entertainer. I can't get enough. I've already watched this reaction a few times.
As always great commentary.
Thanks so much.😊
Fantastic reaction. You have touched on aspects that many others have overlooked or not recognized at all.
Thank you for your insight.
That is so kind Susan, thank you!
Watched hundreds off reactions from all over the world. Yours are the best . Keep them coming pls. Regards from Liverpool YNWA.
I'm 58... really never "listened" to Elvis until I was 54. Holy crap, I had the same reaction for about 2 years as you did in this video. I'm getting used to greatness I guess. It's just so good. Just like Robert Plant said, he was just so cooooool.
Lots of tears, emotion and amazement. Now, I want to sing his songs.
that has been my favourite song since i was 15 & will be my funeral song
I haven’t checked yet, but if you haven’t reacted to “What Now My Love”, give it a listen. It’s from the same concert.
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yep he did it
i would look through his videos or elvis playlist because it's a great reaction:)
I never mind interruptions when timed appropriately, with intelligent commentary. You covered those bases very well. His relationship with his back up musicians, and singers, was based on true respect for their abilities. If you haven’t, watch some of his rehearsal, and impromptu gospel videos. The reactions between him, JD, and the other performers, show the love.
Thank you for sharing!
Really appreciate that!
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I get very emotional listening to this song and not in a patriotic way as I'm British. I've recently done a reaction video to this performance, even though I'm a massive fan, this song affects me every time!
I'm loving your analysis of Elvis's performances
The king is dead,long live the king.
"Elvis isn't dead, he just went home."
You should roll it back a bit after you stop. He ALWAYS controls his musicians with his body. Love this! I you notice about 7:40, his whole body vibrates!
Love that song ❤🎉
Wonderful reaction & analysis. American Trilogy has always been one of my favorite Elvis songs; and especially this performance of it. Can't even count how many times I've watched/listened to this video from the Aloha From Hawaii Satellite Broadcast. It's such a powerful, emotive song with each parts of the medley hitting your heart & soul. The only downside of it for me is the line: "So hush little baby don't you cry, you know you're daddy's bound to die..." Elvis's tragic death occurring just a short 4 years later leaving little Lisa Marie Presley without the father who loved her and she him so very much.
Thank you, and yes I hadn't considered the poignancy of that line retrospectively. Very sad. Elvis dying is actually one of my earliest memories.
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Mike I have to say you are brilliant you have an excellent ear you are able to describe and dissect what you are hearing and explain this to us in a way that for me helps me understand why I have so much admiration for Elvis as a fellow human and entertainer 👍
I have only seen one reaction to the whole concert before u could do this aswell its in my opinion the greatest concert ever by any artist its vocally the best i have witnessed and it was viewed
simultaneously by over 1•5billion world wide,very fine reaction thanks from DOWN UNDER
Thanks Darren!
Thank You! Great commentary! For a Great performance!
Elvis arranged all his music for his live shows.
It's great to see you critically and appreciatively evaluating Elvis' performance, the skill and beauty in his vocals plus the depth of emotion he expressed. It's such a contrast to the vicious disapproval and ridicule of his performances when he was alive.
This was a great reaction. Elvis was, is and always will be the GOAT. Could you please activate the cc button? It's a good tool for pople who are not native speakers of English. I will subscribe in anticipation of more Elvis reactions.
Elvis was born in tepolo Mississippi.died Aug. 1977
Me da arrepios fico emocionado com a performance de Elvis Presley. 😢
Thank you for your descriptions and analysis you really give his performances more depth and draw attention to things that, whilst I enjoyed Elvis’ music and loved the guy I never had the knowledge to appreciate how good and talented he really was! Thank you.
The Trilogy of songs are The Battle Hymn of the Republic (for the north), Dixie (for the South) combined with an African- American spiritual for those on whose lives the country was built.
Awesome.
Love your reaction to a Brilliant performance & just think No auto tunes like many singers use today ...
I am in full agreement with your comments, I have heard his music since 1956, it gives me a since of satisfaction to learn the youth of today is able to realize the beauty of his voice and what God has graced us with for many years to come. 👏❤🇺🇸
Wow, thank you so much!
@@therewatchproject I might add, I was only about 6 in 1956, my mother played the local radio station every morning as we were preparing for school, she loved his music, the day the announcement of his death, my mother commented “I feel I have lost one of my children”. Life gives us joy and sorrow. 🙏✝❤🇺🇸
Amazing, knowledgeable reaction. Thank you
Really appreciate that!