Elvis Presley - In The Ghetto (REACTION)
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Every time I hear this song, I cry.😭😭😭😭😭 there were many people that didn't want Elvis to do this song. He did it anyway.
He was a good man. Like everyone, he battled his demons. But, nobody could question his heart. Only a few times in human history has there been a man like Elvis.
I agree about these people that judge the KING. I guess they're perfect and have no faults! We all have our faults! The difference is that anyone that's famous has no privacy even in death! Elvis got me through a lot of low ,sad , times and he still does! I hope he knew how much his fans adored him !
And there will never be another
I believe that Elvis would be brokenhearted to know that the cycle is still going on today.
This song is Timeless, Thanks
The GOAT. What a human being and a talent. He loved everybody Elvis did not see color. He came from poverty and became the Greatest Singer Performer of all time. We need more people like him in this world. I Enjoy you guys.
Elvis was a racist!
I am crying again😢This song is so Powerful & Elvis Knew, understood & helped people from the Ghetto because he came from there too❤
Elvis grew up dirt poor. No running water. I lived in the projects for many years. This song is so real. Elvis was a wonderful man.
This song screams compassion. A change is needed
Absolutely Shannon Thanks for Watching
Shawn and Mel you are 100 percent correct ! He says "People don't you understand the child needs a helping hand..." "Do we simply turn our heads and look the other way"
SMH
Just as you said Mel, Elvis knew what it was like, a lot of people think that Elvis was always rich and I have heard people say that a rich man singing a poor mans song, if only those people knew that Elvis was poor before he became a star
Thank you so much for your comment Paul, I really wish people would open their eyes💜😀
Quality song with very hard hitting words. His manager colonel Tom Parker wasn't keen on him recording the song he didn't think it was the sort of songs he should sing but Elvis overruled him.
I think one of the things why Elvis appealed to so many people was he never forgot where he came from.
All people need to be loved. ALL people. Even in the Ghetto.
Such a great song. 🙏❤🙏
Thank you Elvis . We always love you ❤.
Plain and simple... Elvis was singing about a vicious cycle, that needs to be stopped!! 🙏❤️
The original title was “The Vicious Circle”
@@jrh1118 wow, I seriously did not know that!! 👍🙂
Shawn mail and Mel great job on Elvis Mac Davis wrote that song for Elvis so it's not a covered song I sent original Elvis and Mac Davis wrote three other songs for Elvis memories from the 68 Comeback Special A Little Less Talk and a little more action of Lee something like that little less conversation little more action and don't cry Daddy I believe those are the songs that male Davis wrote Mac Davis sorry about for Elvis so he does have original songs a lot of people's talks about how many songs he covered he said on an interview that it's hard to find original material because because such so much competition out there between songwriters and singers but he did have his own stuff but those songs that he did Cover he made even greater than the sum of the original once and for example Bridge Over Troubled Waters Garfunkel and Simon said they couldn't have done any better than Elvis done Neil Diamond Sweet Caroline I don't know what his opinion is on that but I'm sure it was alright BJ Thomas's song said he covered I'll have to think about that one too and look it up I'm getting old so I know BJ Thomas had a few hits but Elvis covered one of them AKA Elvis junkie I'll come up with a big BJ Thomas song later for a request
, Shawn and Mel the ladies in the background are called The Sweet Inspirations at one point in time Cissy Houston saying with the Sweet Inspirations but it has she had to go back home and take care of the children the mother Whitney Houston the gospel group that sings with them is JD Sumner and the stamps and I can name you all the main players James Burton on guitar bill John Wilkerson own rhythm guitar Jerry scheff bass guitar and nobody but Ronnie Tutt on drums who knew when to hit the drums when Elvis was going to move a hip do a karate move shake that leg I shake all over he could play those drums he said playing drums for Elvis was like playing drums for a stripper he had TVs down by his drum set so we had a view of Elvis at all times and wouldn't miss even when he threw his arm around you know when he was through his thing and I hate those arms back there was always a drum head hit for each move Elvis was like the conductor himself with his body to the orchestra his main musicians and it's back up singers they all knew what to do when to do by the moves of Elvis they were always coordinated perfectly very few times I'm sure there were any mistakes AKA Elvis Junkie
Laura Bexley The Song. JUST CAN’t HELP BELIEVING.
Elvis song this straight from the heart ♥ loved it ♥️ but made me tear up for dear elvis never be another elvis loved ❤️ him ♥️ 💋 thanks Shawn mel plz could you please do oh great thow heart and please don't stop loving me ❤️bless u both ❤️ 🇬🇧 🎶 🎶 🎶 🎶
Elvis was under a lot of pressure not to do this song he had a lot of deaf frets when he was in Vegas on stage they said to Elvis you can do the show but you can leave the black girl in the group back home so Elvis said they don't come I don't there was a lot going on in them days thank you so much 🤔🌹🇬🇧
He was not told to leave the girls home in Vegas but for a concert in Texas.
His death threats were not because of the song either.
Alan scott the green lantern the original green lantern
Do you guys think Elvis said, “Well, nobody listened when I did ‘If I Can Dream’ last year in my ‘68 Special. Maybe they will listen after I record ‘In The Ghetto’.”? We didn’t listen either time. I hope my grandson experiences a warmer sun. Where hope keeps shinning on EVERYONE.
True that, but I also thought in the ghetto was part of that show.. but no he recorded it afterwards, and I stand corrected but it was such a powerful song I have an excuse ❤️
He was a beautiful man with such a beautiful caring heart for all, he never forgot where he came from💜❤💙
Elvis was and still is the goat, and even though he had his problems like everyone else he was a great human being!
Please play My Precious Lord. Powerful!
It also teaches us about the cycle of circumstances that need to be broken else the cycle just keeps repeating itself over and over again.
50 years later and the cycle continues. Elvis delivers a lot in a two minute song. Whitney Houston's mom was one of the backup singers. The song was written by Mac Davis.
Whitney said she met Elvis when she was six. She said that nobody spoke, they just looked.
As an Elvis fan Ive got to say that you two are some of the very best reactors ive seen. I love the respect you show to my guy, regular people will never understand what Elvis means to us and I'm so happy you guys are discovering not only the legend but also the great man he really was. Elvis was trying to tell a story, a story that still continues to this day, he was under pressure not to perform this song because it could be viewed as controversial. I'm so glad to see a new generation of people discovering the extraordinary man he was.
Elvis presley came from poor getto as a only child . The song was a meaning to all of us he share that to all of us . He was special ❤️
Only child whose brother died at birth
This song depicts a sad & truthful cycle. Unfortunately after all these years some people refuse to change or help end this repeated sorrow.
Hey missgmoma, it’s so sad
Shawn and Mel yes but I refuse to give up hope & faith that the new generation can right this wrong in our country 💖
When I was young I listen to the beat of the songs. As I got older, I listen to the words. What a difference that makes.
Good reaction. I have a cd of this whole concert. I wish Elvis would have sang this song in his later years.
This was one of those songs that Elvis never did again for a very good reason. He was deeply and truly moved by the message he was telling, he never wanted a song like this to become part of the routine. In the Ghetto, just like If I can dream were magical performances, performances that Elvis vowed he would never do again because of how close they were to his heart. This song touched Elvis deeply and he never did it again because it had become sacred in his heart.
Parker didn’t want his boy to sing this he said it’s not a elvis type song lol he hadn’t a clue 👍🇬🇧
Yep. The Colonel was out of touch with reality. He also never allowed Mac to write another song for Elvis after In The Ghetto.
@JD Ronin Actually he and I were right. Instead of acting like a clueless dickhead you should do your own research. Mac Davis who was there, has gone on record stating that Parker tried to get Vernon to talk Elvis out of doing it. George Klein also confirmed it. Elvis told Parker that he was gonna do it whether he liked it or not. Parker pouted and left the studio.
@Point Dexter Elvis had many gifts and talents as an actor and singer Colonel Parker misused and squandered Elvis's talents and took him from his roots Elvis will always be at his best 50s and early 60s that's when Elvis actually got to be Elvis Elvis at his best but he did have some great moments later on in his career 68 bro 70 in the ghetto is a classic song and performance no telling what Elvis would have done with the right manager who utilize all his talents properly Colonel Parker was a loser thank you👍🏼✌🏼
@JD Ronin I've been researching Elvis for years, my cousin played in his band, and I met the man himself on three different occasions when I was a kid. Everything Kenneth Stark and Mike Mikesell said was absolutely true. So who's the dumb ass now?
I will never understand why some commenters are so quick to resort to needless name calling. It accomplishes nothing! Just make your comment and lose the garbage, please!
Your absolutely correct Mel. Elvis was poor till he made it at age 21, His family had to live in subsidized housing and His Dad served jail time for forging a check to put food on the table when He could not get work.
Exactly, he never forgot where he came from and never forgot those that were still there. Love you..
Ok, I'm giving up on Kentucky Rain but check out " Elvis Are You Laughing Tonight ". It's pretty funny as he loses it while Whitney's mom is doing her thing! Keep doing what you're doing you two!!!
A great song he didn't have to sing this song but it meant a lot to him he felt it needed to be said those words he was amazing he sang it at such a timd when it was needed regardless of the fact his manager Parker didn't want him to sing it he chose to ignore him and sung it anyway Elvis was just amazing thank you stay safe 😷✌💖
It's interesting to note that the alternate title of this song was The Vicious Cycle. Elvis' friend singer/songwriter Mac Davis wrote this song for him, but his manager Tom Parker didn't want him to record it because it was too controversial. Luckily, this was one of the few times that Elvis outright ignored Parker and recorded it anyway. This appeared on his masterpiece 1969 album From Elvis In Memphis (every song on that record is top-notch) and the single of the song reached #3 on the US charts, a major hit.
I didnt know for a while that Elvis did not write the song. at first i was crushed. But then i realized these were also sentiments shared by the king himself. But Mac davis who is the actual writer of this song needs more credit
Elvis loved people snd stayed humble.
He never let his fans down. The GOAT!
Thank you for the re-play Shawn and Mel.....Yes, at first this was a touchy song on deciding to record it or not, it’s a message song. Thankfully, the right decision was made for Elvis to record it, and yes, Elvis did come from ghetto-type, humbling and struggling beginnings in Tupelo. That magical voice, that Elvis presence, and The sweet inspirations backing him up!! You can’t get better than that.... Elvis smashes yet another hit......TCB Frankie’Elvis’👍👍🕺🏿👍👍🥂
That's been the way of the world... Elvis captured it and we heard it then and we can hear it now and it still paints the same picture. Powerful story inside that song 🙏 Amen.😢😷🇺🇸
What's sadder these days is the innocent little children who've been killed in the ghettos lately. Let us all pray for them all
Secoriea Turner was just 8 years old and gunned down sitting in a car. So senseless and sad.😢
You are so right Joanne nice to catch up with you once again I think in the beginning we had a little maybe riff going because I called myself AKA what's Junkie but we finally got that cleared up that I just can't go a day without listening to a couple of the songs how are you doing in your part of the world I don't know if you in the USA or overseas I guess you can tell by the news that the USA is not doing so well with this cobit I'm in the south Mississippi northern Mississippi is starting to have a spike so God I'm 75 if I get it I'm a goner cuz I have respiratory problems but let's get off of blessed with me things hope all is well with you let me know your friend and Elvis in in Elvis AKA that was Junkie
@@laurabexley9114 I'm so happy to hear from you. How are you. Omg I never disliked you. All us Elvis people are family. So much fun to run into each other on channels isn't it?
@@joannedungan8381 glad to hear from you to Joanne it seems since they have this new comment way then you have to try to scroll down and find people it's a little bit harder than it used to so Alan Mena I guess it's how you say her name and you about the only one and it's one of the lady can't think of her name right now that as soon as we see you reply to an Elvis song with respond to one another so keep on responding to me when we meet at Bona Elvis TH-cam station AKA Elvis Junkie I don't believe I thought that you ever dislike me I think we had a maybe Miss information one time about something on Elvis but we straightened it out
We are doing all right in USA I'm not sure what country you're in if we could just get a new president help us get rid of coping Nick Harris more for our country than the one we have now we have two thousand two hundred thousand and nine desk and we haven't even reached the fall of the winter when we're beginning the fall so they're expecting another wave can I stay home a lot where my mask want to go out because I'm 75 and have respiratory problems so for months now I do have cabin fever how are things where you at I hope you're safe stay safe let me know where you are located AKA Elvis Junkie
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Thank you for playing the song again , it tears me up when i listen to the lyrics , it must be awefull to live like that .
Hey Helene, I grew up in what some might call the Ghetto but I was always taught morals and respect. There are lots of people from the Ghetto who are taught to be ghetto. It’s sad
Elvis is from the ghetto so he speaks from the heart!!!
Absolutely touching. Both the story he tells and his voice just reaches down and pours into your soul.
His daughter redone the song and sang it with him you must also listen to that version. We do need to get that song listened to by more people. Some day they may realize how great of a man he was. Al lot of his songs have a message behind then. He did a song called softly as I leave about true story of a man dieing so he leaves a note for his wife as he slowly dies. He tells the story and another man sings in the back round it was a true story
Wow thank you so much for the information. I’m definitely going to check it out
It's still happening today. the same story.One is born and one dies. We must do better helping our fellow man.
Very sad song makes me tear up guys I’m gonna leave it at that
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My boy Shawn and melllll you guys are going to really love the cds for your car listen to the show from the afternoon one first it is unbelievable the band the crowd his voice just everything about that show is incredible I can’t wait for your reply letting you guys know your cd box set is ready to be picked up at your P.O. Box enjoy my favorite couple
Hi guys it’s Tuesday haven’t heard a thing from you guys on the cd box set it arrived Friday at your P.O. Box in Maryland I just wanna know that you guys got it I left you my number to text or call me either way is fine thank you vinny
This s a powerful song. It has a message as relevant today as it was back then when the song was recorded. A great message song and big hit for Elvis. You are right what you said in your heartfelt reaction. Yes, Elvis was dirt poor as a child growing up. Elvis represents the ultimate rags to riches story. From poverty to the biggest entertainer in show business history. Elvis is still the most influential and most important artist in music. In fact, Elvis did record the song Rags To Riches in the 1970's..
and he is talking about the cycle, how it continues over and over. He was so caring, and humble.. RIP ELVIS
If you have HBO, you should watch "The Searcher", it's one of the best documentaries on THE GOAT!
Cycle of life for way too many! Only a person who lived it could sing this song especially in 1970! The end shout from Elvis was his way of bringing attention and sincerity!
Wow Michele, thank you so much for your comment. So true
Elvis would be so sad to know that nothing much has changed in 50 years 😒😒Wasn’t he a beautiful heart and soul.
It's sad because many years after this is still a song that tell us what is happening now! He is telling us about a ghetto in Chicago but can be in any place in many countries...
Yeah he took a big chance on that and people forgot he is from the projects or the ghetto he knew of a hard time if that it was said he never got rid of it in his head which is why he was so caring and giving thank you
One of my favorite songs ..
Thank You so much for your Elvis videos!! I absolutely LOVE your videos!! ❤️ Elvis has transcended generations, because he was so REAL!! Never forgot where he came from, the ghetto!! He is indeed The GOAT!! Thanks, again!! Much LOVE to you both!! ❤️❤️
Very sad. This is Chicago a never ending cycle
Great reaction to the song! Thank you great story and great song! I say it one more time you guys ROCK! Thank you Shawn and Mel!
Thank you so much Elvis Fam💜😀
Thanks for watching Elvis Fan we appreciate you Elvis Take Over Continues
The version of this with a duet with Lisa is even better.
Yes! "In the ghetto" and "No one stands alone" I like much more in the duo. This one is much more sensitive with Lisa's voice too.
This song came out in 1968!! One of the best songs that Elvis ever sang & it is said that this song was looked upon in those times, "it was too untouchable" but Elvis took it & boy this song has been going strong many years
I agree he was a very special person
What now my love react please from aloha concert 1973 ,,,,also How great thou Art {re-union)
The ghetto is a feeling, not a color or place! Great reaction guys! ❤️❤️❤️
The 👑of music was born and raised in the ghetto and loved every body.never for got where he came from Rip Elvis,👑❤you guys, God bless 🙏 amen.❤ your reaction.🇵🇷🇺🇸
Hey Christineb, I think everyone in the world can relate to Elvis💜💜😀
It reminds me of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes "Wake up Everybody" and also Marvin Gaye's Messages that they all tried to get across through their music !
Thank you so much Harry, we will do this today💜😀
I've heard this song 100 times. I've checked out a few reaction videos on it. I turn the volume all the way down and just WATCH your face. You both had the reaction heart felt feelings about the words. Great job to you both. Whitney Houstons mother - Cissy Houston is singing background.
1970s I lived in the Bronx NY long time ago .I live in the getto bads side now I lived in Connecticut in my 50 living with family .
"In the Ghetto" was written by the late, great Mac Davis. Elvis's manager didn't want him to record it because it was controversial and spoke about social problems. He was afraid it wouldn't be a hit and that people would hate it. But they didn't. It was an enormous hit. A timeless song that still rings true today. Elvis was born dirt poor in the South and he could understand the hopelessness that creeps into people who live under those circumstances. This one touches me every time I hear it.
This song was written by another awesome musical talent named Mac Davis. Mac knew Elvis could get that message out to millions of his fans.. Mac Davis also wrote Elvis' "A Little Less Conversation"
Great video ! WOW
I lost my son last summer no mother And/or father should NEVER , ever outlive their child! let alone to lose them because of RACE, MONEY, CULTURE, SEX and or where they live. I wish all much love and peace always
Universal Love, I'm so sorry about your loss 😭
His manager/ more of a promoter !! Money mad... didn't want him to record this because obviously the lyrics .!!! So glad he did what a great performance n meaningful track !!
the greatest. Elvis.
Tears every time I hear this song!
Could u please react to the echo will never die . About elvis.
Hi Shirley do you know I have the vhs tape on that it’s incredible that’s right a vhs tape awesome video Sammy Davis jr is the man in that tape nice request Shirley love it vinny from Boston
@@vincentlepore8352 I live it too.it shows how elvis started and how he was attracted to the blues.
shirley carr it’s a awesome video
Sean and Mel, is the first time I've come across your channel and I can't believe I haven't seen you before 😁 and you get it! You get the songs story. For the end of the 68 comeback special Elvis wanted to make a statement about the shape our country was in. At first everybody thought he was talking about Vietnam, he quickly corrected that and said no man here right here in our country.. Mac Davis a performer in his own right, wrote the song and it was given to Elvis. After he read it he said this is it man this is what the hell I'm talking about! Unfortunately, for years people made fun of it, not knowing or not realizing that Elvis grew up butt ass poor, and that he genuinely cared about people in need and he loved helping 😉
You two don't need to apologize, you've done nothing wrong.
Love your channel.
Props to Mac Davis who wrote this song still relevant today.
Very nice reaction guys. Particularly the lady. I see she is angry and she is right to be. I never lived in a ghetto. I guess I'm a lucky guy. A big Ciao! from Italy.
Little Egypt by Elvis!!!!♡
Elvis was trying to tell us that the future is predictable but also preventable. WE need to be the change. We need be the future we want.
Best reaction and dissection of that song ever! I love you guys- keep the message going!
Thanks for being considerate, I forget it now myself ye pausing. But ye are so nice anyway, it wouldn't matter.
Thank you so much for your comment 💜😀
Amen I so agree, or do we just turn our head an look away,
The cycle needs to be broken..Unfortunately being poor is hard, i may not live "In the Ghetto" , its a mixed area of middle to poor..but ive been dirt poor for 35 years, a single Mom of 3, and i lost my son Anthony 3 1/2 years ago due to being poor..He slept in a moldy basement and died from 6 different forms of bacteria in his lungs.. The guilt is overwhelming at times. I still cry every day, its probably why i listen to this song so often..Thanks for the do-over..
It hurt him that poor people, based on his own experience, sometimes have no choice when it comes to getting food for the family. It's been that way since before Biblical times. This song was written by Mack Davis, a singer, songwriter beginning in the 1960's. He wrote this after losing a friend this way. We love y'all and know how good your hearts are. ❤❤🙏🙏
He lived in the ghetto. Was raised in the ghetto.. He knew what it was like to be hungry. He worked and he built his in the ghetto.
Elvis Presley and The Black Community, The Echo will Never Die...its on youtube...
love ur reaction to this powerful song, tnx...
Hello mix6809, thank you so much for watching. We are so happy you liked it ❤️😀
Elvis added, And his Momma Cried.......
Make it the number one song , we need it as a society
we love you guys
Elvis grew up in a Tupelo, Mississippi ghetto; Dad, Vern, was in jail for bad checks. He sang in church...Gospel was his first love...he sang "That's All Right, Mama" in 1954, when a teenager for his Mother's birthday, at Sun Records. He was a Spec 4 in the Army, got out in 2 years. Released "Heartbreak Hotel" in 1956 to a massive amount of controversy from religious groups because of his movements. He made a string of musical romance movies, that he didn't want to do. Finally got a decent script for "King Creole", his only b&w movie. He just wanted to make music. His singing career took a dip when his wife left him, and the Beatles arrived, his "Comeback Tour" helped immensely. When he sang "In the Ghetto", which his manager thought would kill his career, he fought to sing it, (it was written by Mac Davis) and here we are...as relevent, and often played, today as it was in 1969, when it was released. His backup singers were The Sweet Inspirations, which included Cissy Houston, mother of Whitney Houston. Thank you for your great reaction.
Correct he was born in the ghetto, he was born poor, thank you, well done you guys
Thank you so much for watching 💜😀
React to elvis what now my love from Hawaii
i love you guys, even you made me feeel things
Great reaction guys,the best..
😭😭😭 Powerful performance by Elvis. This song is still so relevant today. For Elvis to sing this song in those days was a big deal because a lot of artists were too afraid to speak up.
Singers back then were so afraid to touch on this subject. I went to college with Bobby Mcferrin's sister Brenda who use to be a background singer for Elvis. She said that they would tell him that he couldn't have black backup singers on stage with him and Elvis would tell them that if they couldn't sing that he would refuse to perform. She also said that he was such a sweet man. 🤧 I am Italian/Spanish and the stories my grandparents would tell me about how they would get discriminated back in those days would shock me and made me sad.
Apparently anyone with a Latin last name or a foreigner sometimes would get kicked out of restaurants. So sad... Racism is disgusting and evil. I don't understand how a racist person thinks they will get to heaven when they die.. God said to love your neighbor as yourself.. I truly pray that this country will evolve and we can someday move past all this ignorance. R.I.P Elvis Presley..
Do the Beatles video . I would love to see a Beatles video. Love you both. I'm from the getto in the Bronx NY . Love the music and the words . Bruce lee was from the getto and the Beatles and Charlie Chaplin's. Bob Kane created Batman was from the getto from the Bronx NY .
No worries. Starting to feel like we can't get enough of you two. Hey I had too subscribe. Glad to see the journey of looking back as we struggle moving forward. Keep em coming. Love what I heard so far. 👊❤❤
The three women as backup singers were called the Sweet Inspirations and Elvis would not sing without them.
I love y'alls reactions!!
I love you guys omggg I love your personalities. Keep up the good reactions
We Love you too Fam❤️ Thanks for watching
He grew up in the Ghetto. He never saw Color only people. This is 60's and there is a lot more music from that time that tell stories.