FIRST TIME REACTING TO | Elvis Presley - Gospel Production Number ('68 Comeback Special)
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Elvis had to fight to get this included in the TV special. Finally, he said "no Gospel segment, no integrated singers and dancers, no show".
He sure did
YOU HAVE TO WATCH THE WHOLE 68 special!!!! It's a real treat and the band he played with was the original members of his band from the 50s. It's literally the first MTV unplugged lol it's 🔥🔥
During the first part of the concert they were on stage jamming away and reminiscing about days gone by. When he walked out onto the stage in that black leather suit it literally took your breath away. Amazing 😍🤩
It's beyond exciting to see you being willing to get beyond the Elvis rumors and to discover him and his immense talent. Unfortunately, he had to deal with criticism, rumors, and death threats throughout his whole career. Even decades after his passing, it's sad to see how many people disparage his name without doing the research or even listening to any of his music.
Elvis had to do what his manager wanted. Maybe this gospel music, which Elvis wanted, was what his beautiful soul wanted sooo badly. Maybe I was really enjoying Elvis's soul as he was being forced to appear to be someone he wasn't. Did Elvis make more money😮being someone he wasn't??? Elvis could have become a religious singer like the righteous bros. Did.the manager never think of that?? My question here is, could the world have benefitted more from 😅Elvis singing religious music rather than regular music. Something to think about!!! God be with us, we need it today 😅😂
The fat Elvis still had that incredible voice, and you need to watch his movies especially VUVA LAS VEGAS with Ann Margret his other love
WOW, DIG A LITTLE... HE MADE BEUTIFUL GOSABLE RECORDING AND RECIEVED THE BEST GOSABLES AWARD EVER.
HIS LOVE LIFE WAS HIS AND HE OWNED IT..ALSO I'LL ADD ANN MARGARET
AND PRISCILLA BECAME FRIENDS AND WHEN HE DIED SHE WAS RIGHT THERE IN THAT HOUSE FOR HOURS. WATCH YOUR WORDS, WE ARE VERY PROTECTIVE FANS
WHEN COMES TO THIS GOD LOVIN MAN.🎉
Elvis diversity is what made him unique. His only Grammy’s were for his gospel albums. That probably gave a lot of joy because that was his true love but he had so much more to give. His talent was so natural and effortlessly but he really worked hard and packed a huge legacy in his short career.
dude
elvis' fans have been on fulltime damage control and fighting for our lives for nearly 50 yrs to uphold his life and legacy 😭
thank you for really understanding and finding out the truth for yourself!!
sending ♡
AMEN ❤
He was fat/bloated for less than a year of his life. Didn’t stop him from being generous to others less fortunate and from singing beautifully till that last concert about 6 weeks before he died.
This is one of his best performances. Hes a true entertainer. He won more awards for his gospel music than his rock and roll if I'm not mistaken.
HOW GREAT THOU ARE !!!!! AND IF I CAN DREAM
People who see Elvis as a caricature don't know anything about his career. He was an amazing artist! Thanks for your reaction, I love this performance.
I said before on previous youtube videos Elvis impersonators in general did Elvis no favours. Most of them portrayed him between 74-77 when he gained weight. Most of the younger generation have never witnessed his greatness and as you said were influenced wrongly by poor impersonators. For most of his life he was a handsome unbelievable performer that nobody could get near in vocal and looks terms. No one could impersonate him in his prime because he was untouchable and could not be replicated. I was introduced to Elvis as a 6 year old and he became a hero. Over 60 years later havent seen anyone come close, sure there have been good singers but Elvis was light years ahead. Thank god for TH-cam
Je was never that heavy. If you go to Graceland and see the last costume he wore a fat dude would have never fit in it
People ( mostly men, sorry, but true) talked about Elvis like that because they were so jealous of him, his fame, talent, his voice, his affect on women and his decency. If someone has too much, tear them down to make yourself feel better. Everyone who was jealous loved when he put on weight because they loved that he no longer was so perfect. He was always perfect to people who loved him. The impersonators have always made him look bad, because they are NOTHING like him. Thank you for this wonderful reaction. I admire you so much for seeing the light.❤️❤️❤️
I’m sorry most lads I know loved Elvis , admired him , more than any other singer
He was different, unique, there's no one like him before or since. An immense talent 🔥
I’m a 77 yr old white lady that was in high school as Elvis began singing. He was cool all the time of his life! He always had black women that were his back up singers. He had to fight for them to sing with him when he was going to perform in Houston Texas n the Astrodome. He told the managers he would not perform, unless his black singers came with him!
He was only overweight for about the last year of his life. People that criticize him are jealous of his phenomenal ability!
But he was generous, kind, and really before his time in so many ways! He made more religious albums than anyone ever has! That was his favorite genre and had to fight for it to be produced often! I love the guy even more today than I did back in the 60s
I was around then and I am pissed at all the impersonators. They cannot do any Elvis as far as I am concerned and the only reason they landed on the later Elvis is simply because the jumpsuits are so recognizable. Thank you for defending and reacting to Elvis us fans appreciate it more than you know.
His version of You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling (1970) bleeds power and soul. Stunning performance and one to watch in the future.
Hi CVTECK1, this is only the 4th time I've commented on an Elvis reaction video. I have been an Elvis fan since 1970 and there isn't much I don't know about his career and legacy.
I was compelled once again to respond, when someone new has discovered the legend Elvis Presley.
You asked how can someone turn Elvis into something he was not, because he was so much more.
How can that be done... through lies , envy, jealousy, racism, stupidity, history revisionists and an inferiority complex which is deep within their existence.
The individuals who make these negative comments about Elvis do so out of the above reasons mention. Their negativity makes them show who they are inside and out.
The only Grammy he ever won was his gospel album How Great Thou Art. My top favorite album. I'm not necessarily religious, but I play It whenever I need a pick-me-up.
He Won 3 Grammy's For Gospel and was also given one for Lifetime Achievment.
So 4 in all.
Most can’t do the lean mean bad ass Elvis.
It’s the gospel segment from the 1968 comeback special. ❤️Its wonderful ,isn’t it ?😍 I think it is the best part. If you watch the Elvis movie from 2022, about his life ,you will see how important this televised show was .
68’ come back. Recorded live. He sang If I Can Dream at the end!
I know. Am not disputing that, am I ?🤷🏻♀️🙄
Love it ❤
Please Check out Elvis post army interview and find another music artist so well spoken and mannered 👍
Love watching when people discover the real Elvis. His first love was Gospel music and he did it so well. What other rock star would do a gospel number in his special. He also incorporated gospel in his Vegas concert. Darlene Love is one of the backup singers. She sang with the Blossoms. During off time she and Elvis would sing gospel together. Only Elvis❤ Thanks for your heartfelt reaction.
Elvis is an absolutely AMAZING individual.. With such an amazing heart and soul💕💕💕💕
The only man that can put Gospel in every performance and make you like it😁
I truly admire you for researching Elvis and seeing the real Elvis! Yes in 1977 he was overweight and sooo tired of Vegas and his health was in decline! He still gave his fans every ounce of his talent! For him to be portrayed as that is so infuriating to those of us true Elvis fans that know the truth! Elvis won all his Grammy awards for his gospel music! Gospel was his favorite music to sing! After his Vegas shows he would sing gospel music for hours and hours! If you haven't watch Elvis performance of "How Great Thou Art" live in 1972 please react to it! Thank you
U say OK stuf but wen u critisize es, weight and others factors dnt mention thr man's name hypocrite elvis was elvis no matter watt u get me
Elvis started having a lot of health issues in the 70s. There are his friends that stated in the early and later 70s, when he was performing on stage, so many people were taking pictures of him, (and back then you had to use a flash camera to get a good pic), that by the time the concert was over, he had to be led off stage because he was so blinded from the flashes, he couldn't see for several hours afterward. He had glaucoma really bad. When I read this, it just broke my heart. He gave all he had for his fans.
Older here and want to thank you, honestly for your reactions. Not for the fact that you enjoy them but you actually take the time to dissect them and now slowly but surly you are discovering what we grew up with and loved so much. A true Artist no matter what the nay-sayers and the haters put out there. Strap yourself in my young friend and enjoy the ride :-)). He is truly not a 1 trick pony proving that by showing his range in both music and vocals.
Check out
What Now My Love Honolulu Hawaii rehearsal.
I promise you will be mesmerized with his stage presence, control, tempo and blast off.
Peace always
S
I love younger generations discovering how fantastic Elvis was. I was born in 1959 and cant remember a time I didnt love him... keep learning, you'll discover how truly caring, loving, and talented he was.. He'll always be the greatest.
Bill Cosby was the first black actor to have the staring role in an American television series. 'I Spy' ran from 1965 to 68. Black folks weren't widely seen on television during this period in American history. 'Sometimes I feel Like a Motherless Child' is a negro spiritual from the 19th century. It's about the cry of a child being taken from their Mother and sold into slavery. Absolutely insane that this song, and the black dancer who opened this part of the show got past network censors. Only Elvis could have pulled this off... no one else had the influence and popularity that he possessed. This was truly a history making performance, and all done with the Blossoms by his side. Crazy that people like Chuck D still refer to him as a racist.
Elvis career started 56 to 77 short career,has sold over a billion records, is in 5 or 6 hall of fame and is still relevant to 5his day.he had the voice the moves the looks the whole package and sang over 700 songs and starred in 31 movies ,jailhouse rock and king creole are good movies to start with,and viva Las vegas. Flaming star.
Elvis started out in 1954 with the Dorsey Bro's show❤❤❤❤
In the 70s Elvis performed over a thousand concerts; all of them sold out. He had several platinum and gold singles and albums. Presley also had two documentaries made about his performances and a concert broadcasted by satellite to most places in the world simultaneously; a first in 73. The outward signs of his health issues became noticeable only around 74. At that point the quality of his performances became inconsistent ; especially 76 - 77. Unfortunately some have stereotyped this small part to inaccurately characterize the rest of that otherwise successful time of his career.
The 68 Comeback Special was Elvis's reintroduction to live performances. A great part of that you could use is his stand up 3 song medley performance of some of his most acclaimed songs.
This special was aired on TV, Dezember 1968. Steve Binder, the producer, wanted a show that just shows Elvis's talents and wanted no guest stars or a host, like other shows did.
( Frank Sinatra did a nearly 60 minutes welcome home show in 1960 for him and Elvis was in there for about 6 minutes. Great 6 minutes by the way.)
If i remember right the Hochie Koo is an erotik dance.
Yes, his speaking voice is as beautiful as his singing style.
He always had black and white people around him, in his live, his movies, the music he loved, the generous things he did...
Loved your reaction very much!
Please dive deeper into his live and you'll see why he was/ is so loved.
Thank you!💚🌞
I saw this in U.K. on news years eve , it was out of this world . Apart from the movies it was the nearest we got to seeing him perform on stage ,❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
You see the real elvis god bless you my friend.
Thank you for shining this light as to who and what Elvis TRULY is. This is your hour of enlightenment and bask in it!! Thanks for getting the real essence of Elvis being the artist and the person as he was in his own skin. When you really dig deep and find out what his spiritual relationship was, and how it shaped his views on himself, the black community that he grew up in and around, and humanity as a whole as we are all one and the same in the eyes of Elvis and God, and how his love of Gospel and R&B shaped his music tastes and talent, that's when you get to the root and greatness of his soul and passion of the man known as "The King Of Rock & Roll".
He the greatest performer of all time life long fan Elvis. We grew up together. Thank you for your comments. It does hurt to hear those unkind things watch the searcher documentary Thank you for your kind words about him
Just remember there are two types of people who do Elvis ,impersonators ,and ultimate elvis tribute artist ,who pay their respect to him ,if you are going to go down this rabbit hole ,you got to do the beginning ,him on the MILTON BERLE SHOW doing hound dog his dance moves are just amazing ,and this is when rock ,and roll started ,and always watch him live ,he will never disapoint you
Jerry Schilling, one of Elvis mafia and friends had left to manage The Beach Boys and hadn’t seen Elvis the last yr before he passed in Aug., 1977. They aired the last performances shows from June 1977, in Oct 1977. Jerry was shocked by Elvis appearance at how bad he looked. He called Tom Parker, Elvis manager and said how could you let him appear like that. Parker replied he received a lucrative deal for the TV deal. Only fans who attended the concerts, were aware of how bad Elvis looked. When my ex hubby and I watched on TV we were so shocked and saddened by how bad Elvis looked. Elvis was a 1 of a kind talent, he changed music and culture, was handsome, charismatic and knew how to sing and perform all kinds of music. No one who ever worked with him, including his 31 movies, had a bad thing to say about him. I was 11 in 1956, when he recorded Heartbreak Hotel and I loved it.
Elvis has done many gospel songs ,in fact those albums was the only ones he won a Grammy award for . ❤️
Please react to those songs . From the albums ” How great thou art ” and ” His hand in mine ”, there are many lovely songs there .
And ” Precious lord”,” I believe”,” reach out to Jesus” are lovely songs too ,but not from these albums .
Enjoying your reactions. I’m glad you are discovering the true Elvis & who he really was. Elvis was an extremely talented, kind, funny & generous human being who has left this great legacy❤
Thanks!
He started out his singing in church,and has always put gospel in all his music and concerts
All of Elvis from start to finish you will enjoy and appreciate and know him for the wonderful person he was ...There is alot...He just got sick at the end of his life..❤
Brilliant reaction exactly that’s what people think so far from the truth
Enjoyed this video once again and your reaction. Elvis was amazing, and he allowed other artists sharing his stage, to shine and be in the spotlight too. He said at the MSG interview "there's room for everybody". He looks amazing here, and he sounds phenomenal. Truely an iconic TV show. ⚡🔥👍🥇
Amazing!
Yup, this was live on TV, of course TV as it was 55 years ago. Elvis got sick in 1977 and was trying to perform even then and sadly, that's how he got remembered by some people. His career was way more than that. Elvis was a guy who could sing in one take and get it right on, not many people could do that. This number is kind of Churchy, which is where Elvis was personally rooted from his youth, the Gospel thing. This number is kind of like a Broadway production, if you've ever been to Broadway shows they are a lot like this. Elvis loved Gospel so much he'd stay up all night with his band hanging around the piano singing until dawn.
Hoochie Coo dancers were a little sinful, a little risque.
The 68 special was his return to his musical roots after 8 years of making movies.
It was a triumph for Elvis.
I would suggest you watch the 1970 live version of his number 1 hit from 1969 called
"Suspicious Minds" 1970 Elvis had been back to live performances after a long lay off-he was in the best shape of his life and his performances were on fire. From 1969 till his death in1977 Elvis sold out every show he did in Vegas and every concert tour that he did.
please react to elvis suspicious minds live in vegas 1970, to truly see the elvis that we (fans that were there) seen in vegas,
My brother...thanks for this heart-felt reaction and comments....I teared up...sending love from Greece. 🇬🇷 💙
❤
This was a video production from the Special. Elvis wanted a Gospel Segment because Christmas was near and this Special was aired on NBC T.V. on December 3rd, 1968 at 8:30 P.M. Elvis fought to get this into the show with both Black and White Dancers and Singers. Notice Elvis does everything in 1 take. No voice alteration electronically.. No Auto Tune. None of that crap. Just pure Talent, feeling, and emotion. The Cat Elvis could real ly Sing!❤
Thankyou for your reaction by the way .❤️Loved it . Forgot to tell you that .
Since you seem truly interested to know more about Elvis, I'm going to throw a bunch of things your way:
Elvis Presley - Music Evolution (1954-1977) (7:32)
Elvis Presley - Live TV Phone Interview (1956) (8:39)
Elvis Presley - The King of kindness (6:31)
Elvis: Return to Tupelo (54:02) This tells the story of his childhood from birth through the beginning of his career.
Bruno Kirby Story: 'The Magic of Elvis Presley' (4:32)
Elvis Presley - Gospel Medley (On Tour) (3:51) Gospel was Elvis' favorite genre of music. He included a gospel song or two in each of his concerts. After a show he would often sing gospel songs with his musicians until dawn. This is a snall part of one of those informal sessions.
Can't wait to see your next Elvis reaction! Just remember to always expect the unexpected when it comes to Elvis.
Elvis was blessed with a great musical voice. Enjoy it😅
This telecast part of the Elvis 1968 comeback special. Was Elvis' tribute to the Cospel genre, he always had a love and respect for the Cospel genre that he was raised with in the Church as a child.
I've dealt with this my whole life. I was an Elvis fan in high school and took a lot of ridicule because of it. Even got in a fight because some knucklehead would let it be.
Keep listening to Elvis
His live rehearsals are great
Awesome, Elvis was the Greatest, the whole 68 special is incredible, just love him so much 😍
I watched this special when I was 10. All of my family was mesmerized. You should watch the bordello number from the same special. It was removed by the censors when it was first aired. It was included in second airing.
The first movie you watch should be King Creole. It is the best out of the 31. It was released in 1958. It was filmed in black and white. (Though a movie could be filmed in color then, most were still in black and white. Color was more expensive.) ) It has well known actors in it. The plot is mature for an Elvis film. I would say 90% of fans rate it his #1 movie.
Movies to skip: Kissin Cousins, Stay Away Joe, Harum Scarum.
Yes King Creole is in my opinion, his best acting role . I like Jailhouse Rock and Loving You too and of course Love me Tender 🥰 As he made his Comeback Special we began to see the real Elvis again after years of sub standard movies which he was contractually obliged to do. To see more of the real man That’s the Way it Is, is a great watch . Seeing him prepare for Vegas . His interactions with his musicians and backing singers is amazing. Elvis Presley… gone too soon 😢😢😢❤
Sorry, but it wasn't included in the second airing, the second airing was already in 1969 ,the year after the first airing. The bordello scene was released officially for the first time on DVD in 2004, and on video in the 90's by bootleggers.
@@freddysnip6257 I stand corrected.
Nice Elvis reaction..keep m coming ... You mention Cissy ,but Cissy (Houston, mother of Withney) only sung background for the very first Las Vegas engagement in August 1969. In this choir we actually have Darlene Love, also a big name. This was actually meant as a Christmas special, but Elvis and his producer knew it was the first and best chance to revive his musical career. So it became a allround Elvis Comeback special. Every song from this special is a masterpiece and part of music history.
Thanks for the info
Love the reaction!
Yes! This is the true Elvis! Great reaction. 👍
Yes! Thank you!
Elvis has many Gospel recordings “How Great Thou Art” live in 1972 is a special one. A great message song from Elvis is “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” live in 1970
Well Elvis had a lot of phases in his life 50’s Elvis young, cute starting to find himself, 60’s Elvis post Army comes back developing that beautiful voice and growing into those super gorgeous looks of his. He’s in the movies which are great by the way he’s a natural actor great comedic timing and wonderful dramatic actor he’s a natural. The 68 special he’s super gorgeous and needs to prove something to himself and the world which he does. Then 70’s Elvis omg he’s a God he’s in Vegas the most gorgeous man on the planet he sells Vegas out time and time again. His voice is like the best silk in the world and he melts your soul. I don’t where this about “ fat” Elvis is coming from Elvis had a combination he was sick and bloated from health issues and years of improper prescription drug use. He had a twisted colon, high blood pressure, enlarged heart, glaucoma, and other health problems plus he was only really ill from 76-77. Not an excuse just an explanation he was not perfect but his time on earth he gave 1000%. Elvis was a wonderful humanitarian and the best entertainer artist this world will ever see. His wardrobe was signature and he was a fashion icon Elvis wore the sport coat with no shirt underneath first lol of course he looked gorgeous. Some of these people have no business wearing that btw 🤣. TCB⚡️
The martial arts segment is overlooked so often, IMO, in the 68 comeback special.
It led to an opening of a segment of Americans being opened to such.
Which ultimately led to so much more.
Elvis was, is, and will always be.... An opener. A binder. And a blessing.
This guy.... well... I was there as a kid at the beginning.
I saw the 68 special when 1st broadcast.
What a Uniter. What a Binder. What a Consolidator Elvis was, and is to this day.
I can only imagine the death threats he received early in his career, transitioning from Sun records to RCA....
Precious Lord Hold my hand..... One for you my friend.
Follow That Dream... a 1962 movie.... a comedic take.... Great. Right there with Andy Griffith in a 1958 film, "No Time For Sergeants," IMO. Must see. Great. You WILL smile.
My guess is... that if you take the time to watch BOTH films.... you will not be sorry. At all.
Enjoy.
I was 17 when this super star ⭐️ died and I’m 64 now and to me he will always be the KING 👑 God bless his heart ❤️ 🙏🏻
Subbed for more Elvis reactions.
They were Jealous. Thats why they did it. He had it all. I watched this when it happened. I'm a forever Elvis Fan! I love that you're in awe...we were too!
Elvis Presley is considered the greatest entertainer of all time. He was genius in so many genres and is the biggest selling recording artist of all time. His 1973 concert Aloha From Hawaii was broadcast around the world via satellite and 1.5 billion people watched it. He had universal appeal. I watched that concert in 1973 when I was 14 years old and when he walked on stage I thought that’s the coolest dude I’ve ever seen! Still do.
Great reaction man. And so good to hear you willing to get past the bullsh*t rumours that have been going around since the 1950's about Elvis Presley.
If you haven't seen Elvis from 1970 performing "How Great Thou Art", check it out.
Elvis recorded over 220 Gospel songs that I listen to when I paint. One of his backup singers was Cissy Houston, Whitney’s Mother. I saw this on TV when I was 14. Listen to If I Can Dream at this concert. He recorded to honour MLK and Bobby Kennedy, both good friends. His manager told him no and Elvis ignored him. His manager worked him to death. Elvis only sang this song twice in public because it made him emotional.
He got picked on for having a black cook. They never checked to see that to him she was family. She was on a big wage and Elvis bought her a new house and a new car because she would go home in the dark. The world needed that man longer. Thank you.
When Elvis was fat and I do not body judge he was very sick. The Elvis I loved was young and sweet. He was the only white man in the 50’s in the South standing up for equality. They Called him white N word and they smashed his records.
He was raised in a black Ghetto in Tupelo Mississippi and he never saw his friends as a different colour. He did not back down and if anyone says he ever said anything racist is a liar, he didn’t have it in him. He held only one above his Mother and that was Jesus.
He found his Baptist Church when he was small. The music took him there and he didn’t know he was the only white one there. I am 70 and I know who he was. Thank you for really seeing him. He hated the movies they made him make.
His voice never failed him Last time I saw him he did look sick but his voice was something else
Amen to every word. He was amazing
If you haven't checked out his gospel music, you're in for a life changing experience. Recommendations are "Take My Hand, Precious Lord", "Peace In The Valley," "Crying In The Chapel", and the amazing live performance "How Great Thou Art" (1972).
This was the Singer presents “Elvis”television special broadcast on Dec. 3, 1968.
Now commonly referred to as the comeback special.
The caricature of Elvis is. Disgrace. Elvis was so embarrassed by how he looked at the end of his life. It's told in many books and that's what's remembered. Heartbreaking
Reaction is 🔥 love your passion!! I feel the same way ❤
You nailed it! On Everything!
THANK YOU FOR A BEAUTIFUL REACTION❤❤
He is not remembered 45 yrs later for being fat man in Vegas but for his raw talent charisma, kindness, generosity, beautiful human being he was not called King for nothing but most of all he was King of humanity and that is why he is so loved and missed by millions worldwide.
May he RIP
That fat man stuff is low class mean and brat talk
FREAKN AMAZING REACTION! "EFF" THOSE HATERS! ELVIS WAS A MUSICAL GENIUS! VOCALS WERE REDONKULOUS AS WELL! GOD BLESS YOU MY MAN! 🙏💪🏻👌👌🤜🤛
I just love this production and everything about the ‘68 Comeback Special. I’ve watched this video a hundred times. Elvis gospel can’t be beat, it touches your soul.
The «fat Elvis-in Vegas»- standard joke is ridiculous. Yes, he was a little heavier in his last couple of seasons, but far from the tabloid bullshit rammed down people throats. During 637 shows he looked fantastic in about 98% of them. He was one of the Top concert draws in USA till the day he died. He was to embark on a completely sold-out tour the day he died, people lining up in front of the box-office a week before sales opened.
I have loved Elvis since I was a child, I’m 67 now. It was a big deal when there was an Elvis special on tv, my whole family , mom, dad and all of us kids would be glued to the tv. There is no one like this beautiful, gifted, generous man, never will be. God gifted talent. Miss him
You are so amazing I wish more people were like you . This is why Elvis fans are so defensive, because jealous people in the industry could not compete with him. He made 31 movies, he is know in every part of the world for gospel as as he is for rock. He won 3 Grammy for gospel, he started out in gospel. I wish you could react to "Elvis Presley and the Black Community" you will understand. I lived it, and it makes me sad. I am 80 and you are right he changed culture and music. You are a nice man, thank you. Also the opening number to this 68 special "Trouble/Guitar Man" will blow your mind. Be Blessed
This is definitely the greatest moment of "middle Elvis." There are good concerts and clips to come (such as ALOHA FROM HAWAII in 1972), but '68 COMEBACK is the absolute peak for people who love the entire performer, not just the 1956 guy.
It was amazing. Elvis comeback was amazing. Black performers and dancers, gospel was what Elvis was brought up on. He grew up dirt poor and in black neighbourhoods. This was so innovative. Elvis was singing what he loved. He was deeply spiritual.
As a life long Elvis fan, who was bullied in school for being an Elvis fan, I am happy that you see how cool Elvis is. Cool doesn't even describe him well enough. I hope, one day, everyone can see what he truly was.
Elvis was a gorgeous man…beautiful voice
For his own satisfaction, Elvis sang gospel everyday. A key part of who he was.
Love ❤️ your reaction. You will never regret delving into his life and career. There are a lot of documentaries about his life. Elvis and the Black Community the Echo Will Never Die, part one and two,King of Kindness, and so many others. These will show you diverse he. He loved everyone the same. Elvis ❤❤❤ RIP
Hi CV. There have been and are thousands of Elvis Impersonators all over the world. No matter what era they are doing or size of the person, some of them are pretty good and make a living do it (I personally don't get anything out of watching anyone who impersonates him, it's just not entertaining to me) , some are true fans and just love him, so for some of them, they are paying tribute to Elvis. You might have a whole EP family that are fans, and some little ones dress up like him bc they like him, he is their hero. So I guess I've always seen it as love and keeping his legacy alive. We didn't have internet or anything else. They wear the jumpsuits bc if they wore anything else, people probably wouldn't know who they were dressing up as. The jumpsuits, as they were named, were no joke or gimmick, he had been taking Karate for probably 10 years before he began the Vegas shows, something he began while in Germany in the army, and since he likes to move and dance, he and designers came up with it. If he was to wear a top and pants, with all of his movements, the shirt would get in the way and/or the pants would ride down etc. And as you watch his performances in Vegas, you can see a lot of his moves he gets from his karate. He did win Grammys for his gospel songs, but he also won The Jaycees 10 Outstanding Young Men Award on January 16, 1971 along with 9 other men that year. It is worth watching and listening to what those that choose the honorees, said about Elvis and of course what he says in his speech. You can tell he is uncomfortable, he didn't mind entertaining the world, he was just humble. He didn't need people knowing the charities he gave to and things he did to help others. And he didn't like accepting awards like that, knowing him, when it came to an award like outstanding young men, he thought someone else deserved it. He didn't like being called king of anything, he would always say that "there is only one King, Jesus Christ". One thing is for sure, like the preacher said "That Echo Will Never Die, (he must have been smart), his legacy and music is still with us. Thank you.
Elvis exalava talento de sobra. Um artista totalmente inimitável. Sua voz era potente como um estrondo de um trovão. Aqui é do Brasil.
I’m with you about people dressing as Elvis. I find some of them disrespectful. Great reaction
It was heart breaking. He could take anyone to church
I think those people who only make fun of him are JEALOUS of his success!
I have always loved to hear him sing gospel music 🎵🎶❤🙏 that's Elvis ❤
I just got the Christmas Vinyl can't wait to listen to it
Elvis insisted on putting a gospel song in the 68 comeback special. The stage where he is surrounded by his fans is display at the Graceland Elvis museum. At 78yrs. I visited Graceland and experienced Elvis as he lived and died in his beloved home. Great experience.
He spent a lot of time in the black church because of the music 👵🏼☮️💜 I think “King Creole” is one of his best movies ☺️
Elvis got heavy when he was sick towards the end.When Elvis did the 1968 special he became true to himself.If you look into the 68 special you`ll be going down a deep rabbit hole.
Great observations and reactions. Elvis was so versatile. He gained weight but he was very ill and I agree it’s unfair when people concentrate on his latter years when he deteriorated. But his talent never faded.
I love your interpretation and your reaction to Elvis! It is right on! Thank you for understanding him right off the bat! May the Lord bless you, and I will continue to watch you! You’re terrific❤
Thank you! You too!
To think this special almost didn't happen and I absolutely love Elvis forever I love when people discover him and love him too. He was a great man and entertainer. Great reaction ❤
Le but dans son comeback special était de montrer toute les influences qu'Elvis a rencontré depuis son enfance
Donc dans le comeback, tu retrouveras l'Homme, la musique et ses talents de comédiens avec un final magnifique avec "IF I CAN DREAM"
Elvis grew up in a poor, mostly Black neighborhood in Tupelo, Mississippi. As a young boy he went the Black churches. His deep love of gospel music came from singing in Church.
E WAS THE GOAT UNTIL THE END..HATERS MAKE THEIRSELVES LOOK STUPID !!!! E HAD SO MANY HEALTH PROBLEMS AT THE END OF HIS LIFE BUT HE STILL WENT ON STAGE AND GAVE IT HIS ALL..STILL LOVED AND MISSED TO THIS DAY 🎤🔥🎼❤
Hi, I’m an old Elvis fan since 1960 from Sweden. Elvis is still my absolutey King. Hopefully you also had listening to “If I can dream” if don’t, you have to and you’re gonna love it to. I think it’s in the same concert. I love it 🎶❤️
Best regards from Katarina in Sweden.
We love your eyes have been opened. Tu!😘
Trying to a Get to You is a really great example from the same television show of how good he is with his old band mates. And you will love the gospel nature of it but it definitely has a rock and roll Edge to it. And this is just unplugged, just sitting there goofing around acoustically live in front of an audience.
Elvis, when he was at his best, had a 3 to 4 octave range. Listen to the song, it's now or never, and listen closely at the end when he hits that high note. The people who were in his band said that he was able to keep a perfect beat, timing and pitch every time. He had back up singers called the sweet inspirations. One of the singers was the mother of Whitney Houston. His base singer was in the Guinness world book of records for having the lowest voice. His name was JD somner. He could go two keys lower than a piano. I was him 3 times in concert and even though he was starting to get sick and over weight gave the best concerts every time.
One member of the stamps quartet said that, even though Elvis never took singing lessons his voice was so good that he could have sang opera if he had wanted to. So awesome, you have no idea how great he was. I don't think he knew how great he really was.
One thing to remember is the fat Elvis which I don't really like to refer to it as that because he was going through a lot in his life at that time, That was really only about the last 4 years of his life. In his early career and through the early seventies he was really the King of rock and roll. Guy had 104 top 40 hits nobody else even comes close. And this was in the age of no internet or anything this is all the results hard work. And for all the fame he couldn't go in public without being mobbed. Despite all the money and fame he mostly had to live a secluded life despite all of his success he couldn't really enjoy it. I think this clip demonstrates well his diversity, this was very controversial in the late sixties to have some white guy singing black music on TV. And having exhibitions of modern dance this was really groundbreaking TV at the time.