Elvis was born and raised in the ghetto of tupelo Mississippi and there was only 4 white families there they live and played with the black community and went to black churcy and the white community wanted nothing to do with elvis family abd his moms job was cleaning other peoples houses and elvis seen this happen in the community he grew up in. He and his black friends were raised by his mom and his friends moms when their moms were working
If you are going to disrespect Elvis ,and not do your own research on him ,and stop listening to gossip ,you will not get subscribers ,Elvis is bigger than any singer ,google him
That is so very true if he does not stop bad mouthing a singer it’s even worse then it is ELVIS PRESLEY that is a great way to lose the ones that is making his YOUTOB CHANNEL to grow it’s going to be going down fast
I think its also important to discuss Elvis crediting the artists that came before him. The same people that would call Elvis a racist, without knowing or caring about A THING about him, would say he stole music or entire songs. Elvis credited every song owner for every song and on every album. No exceptions. Never stole a single lyric, song or signature dance move. Elvis was a creative supernova. A legendary song arranger that would interpret music in new ways that attracted young people. Noone else had that kind of ability back then. Black, white, or anyone else. Black song owners like Little Richard, Chuck Berry and Otis Blackwell loved working with Elvis. They had a routine .... Elvis would buy the song rights, then Elvis would send royalty checks to them based on his own sales. In addition to that, their own record sales would skyrocket as America would seek out the original artists to songs Elvis would record. So black songwriters would get three new income channels that would exist solely because Elvis covered their song: 1. song rights. 2. royalty checks in the mail. 3. Their own album sales would skyrocket. THIS is how Elvis began to tear down racist barriers in the music business and he legit opened it up to everyone. And the corruption of the record CEOs were so bad... even black record execs were ripping off their black artists. Exhibit A: Big Mamma Thorton. Big Mamma was paid $500 for her work on Hound Dog. Given to her by Don Robey, gangster and owner of Peacock Records because he know she was illiterate, she couldn't read or write. So he made her sign all her profits over to him and he fed her almost nothing in return. He made her sign contracts that he knew she couldn't read. Legally, nothing could be done about it. She died almost penniless. He stole Millions of dollars that belonged to her. And he mismanaged her career in clubs where he knew the owners and got paid directly.
Steve, I always like to see your comments. It just saves me soooo much typing. You impart information so well. I would just say “ditto” to your comment, but I don’t think many people would get the reference.
The truth of course is that Elvis did not appropriate or steal music from black people. That is a lie told by people who are purposefully spreading mistruths or uneducated to who the bad guys really were, the execs of record companies, radio stations and concert venues. Elvis battled ALL THREE for the betterment of the black community, fellow musicians who were not getting heard nor paid, and society a whole. Elvis opened the door for a lot of black musicians. Elvis CREDITED EVERY SONGWRITER on EVERY SONG, on EACH ALBUM. EVERY SONG WRITER GOT PAID, and some paid really well (Little Richard, Chuck Berry and especially Otis Blackwell made a fortune on royalties) Black songwriters SOLD SONG RIGHTS TO ELVIS to perform their artwork, Elvis didn't steal or appropriate any song. The truth? Elvis was a pioneer. One of the architects of Rock and Roll. He did not steal black music. The 1950s was an era of music and culture experimentation and many thousands of hours jamming melding of R&B, Gospel and Rockabilly. Elvis was in the churches in the 1940s putting together new sounds, before Chuck Berry and Little Richard ever cut a record. Elvis was a genuine part of this era and now sound. He was a pioneer. But still a pioneer. In that era, it was an age of legendary song writers. Elvis performed some ~700 songs. He was a musician who played great rhythm guitar and piano and boy could HE SING. Legendary sought after rich baritone. ZERO of his works were stolen. Legends such as Al Green, BB King, James Brown, Jackie Wilson, Sammy Davis Jr, Chuck Berry and Little Richard roamed the Earth at the same time Elvis did and they all knew Elvis, loved him, and praised him very highly. Elvis merged black and white music to help form Rock and Roll jolted a youth movement and civil rights movement to the forefront so both could succeed. It’s safe to say you know nothing about Elvis. Maybe you can give his story a chance. 💎 I
One more class my friend. This may show you more than my other two posts- what did black VIPs of the day actually say about EP? The biggest Legends in the black community THAT KNEW ELVIS are on record. Here are a few of the biggest, and they actually KNEW Elvis personally and professionally. CHUCK BERRY: “Describe Elvis Presley? He was the greatest who ever was, is or ever will be.” BARRY WHITE: "Elvis Presley saved my life." White continued: "It was like he was telling me: ‘Change your life, Barry, you’re thinking about going another way. It’s now or never.’ I understood that." BEYONCE- Elvis is iconic; a lot of performers today look to him for inspiration. MUHAMMAD ALI - 'Elvis was my close personal friend. He had a robe made for me. I don't admire nobody, but Elvis Presley was the sweetest, most humble and nicest man you'd want to know. We must understand, Elvis did lot for poor people, he cared for people, he had a good heart, he just wasn't a person who was great with talent, but he was great in spirit and with God in his heart. I wouldn't praise nobody if he don't deserve it, because I am the greatest of all time in boxing, in boxing. I said boxing ! But I'm telling you, I'm Black, I'm a Islamic, I'm 100% different from you. But I’ll tell the world Elvis was the greatest of all time. I'm a Muslim who's black who stands up for what he believes. I don't have to say what I don't feel, I'm not false, I don't have to say this. I have no Bosses. I'm free. He to me, is one of the greatest singers, actors and all round men of all time.” ~ "THE GREATEST" MUHAMMAD ALI. BB KING: 'Let me tell you the definitive truth about Elvis Presley and racism', The King of the Blues, B.B. King said in 2010. 'With Elvis, there was not a single drop of racism in that man. And when I say that, believe me I should know'. -- BB KING The "GODFATHER OF SOUL" JAMES BROWN: “I wasn’t just a fan, I was his brother. He said I was good and I said he was good; we never argued about that. Elvis was a hard worker, dedicated, and God loved him … I love him and hope to see him in heaven. There will never be another like that Soul Brother”. During Elvis' private family wake, James was the LAST ONE TO LEAVE. 3 hours and 30 minutes later -- it took several of his security guards to physically help him out of the room. James was devastated -- James and Elvis sang Gospel together many a night to all hours of the morning at each others' homes. James Brown was considered family by the Presleys because they were so close. After the wake, back to the studio to cut a personal tribute to his lifelong friend, a song they sang together privately th-cam.com/video/TCH_OROH_WI/w-d-xo.html -- but JB changes the words as only he can. JOHN LEE HOOKER actually called Elvis "The ROCK AND ROLL KING" in his music studio during one of his songs to tribute his close personal friend, EP. Listen to it here -- th-cam.com/video/cczYlw8XWZY/w-d-xo.html&t= "One of the greatest entertainers. He was the King. One of the greatest people to ever been born." -- JOHN LEE HOOKER JACKIE WILSON: "A lot of people have accused Elvis of stealing the black man's music, when in fact, almost every black solo entertainer copied from Elvis." --- JACKIE WILSON Elvis quietly paid for Jackie's medical expenses until the day he passed away in 1977. Before Jackie's stage accident he would carry a small signed photo of Elvis in his pants pocket. Every day, bar none. LITTLE RICHARD - "He sung my Tootie Frutti & by him singing it, made it bigger & made ME bigger" And then he said: “I thank God for Elvis Presley. I thank the Lord for sending Elvis to open the door so I could walk down the road...”- Little Richard CISSY HOUSTON: "Elvis loved gospel music. He was raised on it. And he really did know what he was talking about. He was singing Gospel all the time - almost anything he did had that flavor. You can't get away from what your roots are." - Cissy Houston (The Sweet Inspirations co-founder & member & sang vocals for Elvis, also mother of Whitney Houston) RANDY JACKSON of the JACKSON 5: "Elvis used Rock and Roll to bridge the gap between whites and minorities. He was a wonderful person." ISAAC HAYES - "Elvis was a giant and influenced everyone in the business." - Isaac Hayes WHITNEY HOUSTON - " Elvis was very nice to my mother, Cissy. I would see him backstage, he was amazing to look at!" ESTELLE BROWN of the SWEET INSPIRATIONS: "When I first started working with Elvis, I made the mistake once of calling him "BOSS" Elvis replied back to me, "Estelle, I'm not your boss, I'm your brother." After that exchange --- the bond between Elvis and the Sweet Inspirations strengthened into a lifelong bond. Estelle said that "We felt like equals." The Sweet Inspirations spent the rest of their lives explaining whenever the questions arose how wonderful Elvis was to them. SHONKA DUKUREH - "I hope people [watch the Elvis movie] with an open heart and be willing to learn or unlearn some things that they may have thought they knew about Elvis, his life and his legacy.”
A lot of this you can see in the short docu "Remembering Elvis" , its another very good version of Elvis and the black community. th-cam.com/video/Z_dqfeYWsXc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qTs21woAUrO3aU9j
You are WRONG about Elvis not giving credit to others for music. Learn about him before you spread false gossip. He helped more artists and songwriters with their careers than almost anyone. Watch “Elvis and the Black Community” as has been suggested. That’s just a start.
Thanks for reacting to Elvis. But please do a bit of research on him. He gave credit to black artists all the time. He was raised, during a time of segregation, in mixed neighborhoods because his family was extremely poor. He was heavily influenced by the music that surrounded him as a child and as a teenager. His path was not an easy one because white racists, who were terrified that he was bringing what they called race music into the mainstream and therefore uniting the races, did everything in their power to kill his career. It would have been much easier for him to simply change to a less controversial style of music, but he stuck with what he loved. Many black artists were able to emerge from the shadows and become famous because of Elvis. He respected them, and they respected him. Let me throw a couple Elvis quotes your way: "A lot of people seem to think I started this business. But rock 'n' roll was here a long time before I came along. Nobody can sing that music like colored people. Let's face it: I can't sing it like Fats Domino can. I know that". "The coloured folks been singing it and playing it like I'm doin' now man for more years than I know. They played it like that in shanties and in their juke joints and nobody paid it no mind 'til I goosed it up. I got it from them". I hope you'll react to Elvis and the Black Community - That Echo Will Never Die (parts 1 and 2).
Elvis did give credit to those before him, yet everything he did, was also made individual by him. He didn't copy, he made it all unique in a style all his own. Watch "Elvis and the Black Community" and you'll see what I mean when the legends speak about him. I think future generations and rumors started saying black performers felt he stole from them, there is little evidence that was true, and lots that it wasn't true. They loved what he did to music and he broke down the wall that held black music into mainstream music, due to racism and segregation laws. Plus he was raised with black and gospel music, rhythm and blues, and melded it with other types of music like country music, once again, making it his own. One of a kind that was and is highly respected by the musicians and singers to this day.
The criticism you have heard is not true. Elvis grew up in a mostly black ghetto. He learned music and dancing from his friends there and from the Baptist church he attended where he sang in the choir. He didn't steal anything; he simply performed in the only way he knew. He openly acknowledged that he was influenced by the Blues and Gospel. He had black backup singers during segregation and faced backlash for it; he did it despite the criticism he received. He was once asked to perform at the Astrodome but was told not to bring "the black girls." He refused to perform unless they were also allowed to perform. You need to review "If I Can Dream" from his 1968 comeback special. The song is a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King who had just been assassinated. Elvis loved MLK and contributed numerous times to MLK'S fight for civil rights. The TV executives said "no" to the song because there were race riots going on after MLK's murder. Elvis' own people told him the song was too controversial, but he fought for it until he won. The song is literally him pouring out his grief on stage that MLK didn't get to see his dream of equality come true during his lifetime. It's the most emotional, guy wrenching performance Elvis ever did, begging for MLK's dream to come true. It will show you the man's true heart. Reportedly, he collapsed in tears as soon as he left the stage because he poured every bit of his pain and grief into that performance, which was also because of Bobby Kennedy's assassination. He just wanted peace and love and for all the hatred and violence to stop. Remember that this was over 50 years ago amidst the struggle for civil rights when segregation was still in effect.
He did give recognizing to all regardless of color. His moves and feel was his own he never copied any. MJ openly admitted he was strongly influenced by Jackie Wilson, Sammy Davis Jr, James Brown, and Elvis but no one seems to have issues with that and they should not have any issues with Elvis either, because if you do you are misinformed or a racist yourself. If you want to really hear the facts and understand more about Elvis please react to "Elvis and the Black Community".
Ok you got a lot of things wrong about Elvis because you listened to the wrong people. I give you props for giving Elvis a try. I’ll give you more props if you learn wat I’m about to tell you in the next post
....WHOA....watch: Elvis and the Black community( there are 2 parts to it)....THEN see if you don't REALLY start to understand who Elvis was......especially TO the Black community!
davis said in an interview he kept elvis in mine to do in the ghetto and Mac Davis went on to write three more songs by Elvis the songs was called Don't Cry Daddy Little Less Conversation and memories and I never would have said that if I haven't done my own homework I invite you to go and look it up
@@jamesparham1467 Sammy told him to give it to that white boy Elvis after he offered it to Sammy first. There is an additional story that I have up my sleeve. I suggest you dig a bit deeper.
I knew the song was offered to Sammy Davis first mac davis said he offered the song to several people before elvis but he also said he had Elvis in mind too I was telling you I heard it in an interview that Mac Davis did
Elvis grew up in the ghetto he learnt and fashioned himself from where he grew up just like most people do. You need to do your research sweetie, try Elvis and the black community. That is usually a good place to start. ❤❤❤😊 you will get many many many followers we love to watch young people jump down the Elvis rabbit hole. 😊
See... I think @AreYouSerious wants to learn more about Elvis and look at the flip side of the coin. Lots of reasons Elvis got a bad rap. But he wasn't one of the reasons. I think he is discovering that now! :) It was the ERA. Civil rights era. The Segregation era. Elvis was a huge supporter for civil rights and he risked his life and career to break racism and segregation up. He stood up and helped... no doubt about it. --- And some people DIDN'T LIKE THAT. So they lied about him. But most people LOVED HIM. And they always will.
Born in 1961. I remember Elvis introducing the "Black" sound to an American audience that was socially pressured to not support the soul/blues/jazz/rock influence of the less representative artists on TV or radio. It was an uphill climb for new artists to record or release "that kinda music" to impressionable youth. The beginning was a great journey...we got Aretha and James Brown and Marvin Gaye and lil Richard and Chuck Berry ...the Supremes ,the Temptations, Damn...Soul Train on every Saturday ....we would crank it up and dance like we knew how to. Then the Rolling Stones ...Led Zeppelin,Cream, and on and on ...yes Elvis benefitted but he did not create the persona that was 'Marketed" to the masses. Does Eminem say he created rap. What about The Beastie Boys or House of Pain ...soup is soup good or bad...who gets credit for the first recipe isn't as important as WE ALL get some of it.
Forgive me, but If you’re going to make accusations about people, it’s best to know what you are talking about. You’re spouting the same old nonsense racists have been telling equally feeble minded people for years. Kindly do your research and then speak from authority not ignorance. A lovely day to all.
What I was saying had nothing to do with racism I know Elvis is not racist I was saying all the stuff he learned from us I wish he would have gave credit where it’s due that’s all
@@areyoutherious4290 Hello there. My point is that racist people like to perpetuate this notion that Elvis never gave credit, as you erroneously suggest. In fact, he always did. When people called him the King, he would either state that the real king was someone like Fats Domino or other contemporary black artists, or that the only King was Jesus. When asked about rock ‘n’ roll, he would always says he didn’t invent it, and list some originating artists, and that he only adapted it. He also frequently cited Roy Hamilton as one of his inspirations, et al. So this nonsense about him not giving people credit is just that: nonsense. He never took credit, only gave it. That’s why it’s important to educate yourself before spreading these untruths. Look it up. Again a lovely day to you.
@@areyoutherious4290 Did you read Steven's posts above? I know a lot about Elvis. EVERYTHING he typed is true. Elvis saved Jackie's life. And his relationships with Muhammad Ali and James Brown are just as legendary. Ali didnt befriend too many white people.
did you know that after jackie had a stroke and went to a nursing home Elvis paid for a lot of the cost even after Elvis died it was continued. @@areyoutherious4290
One of Elvis's backup singers was Whitney Houston's mother. He was very protective of them and stood up for them as well. He grew up in poverty and was involved in a black church. If you haven't seen it, you need to watch a documentary about Elvis I think is available on TH-cam.
Ok Sir the info you think you know about elvis is wrong . He always gave credit to black artists now go find the mini documentary Elvis and the black community you'll find the narritive you've been thinking is completely wrong
He risked his career for the black community. Education on this issue is required. Check out Elvis and the black community, the echo will never die. Please do not blab about rumours by a jealous singer. Get your own facts. Your subscriptions will drop fast if you talk dirt about a kind beautiful human being
Suggestion to grow your views: Can you add a disclaimer to the beginning of the video that Elvis changed your mind with this performance? You will turn off Elvis fans with your opening. In fact, you might want to do another review video altogether explaining that and then actually focus on the lyrics, which you don't mention at all in this video. Elvis grew up in a mostly black ghetto, and he recorded this song by Mac Davis because no one else would and he thought it was a story that needed to be told. The story is about poverty and hunger leading a young man to crime and an early death at the hands of the police. It is told with compassion for the young man and even blames society for not helping him and just looking the other way instead. I feel like you enjoyed the optics and music and missed the point of the song, which is from approximately 50 years ago and still resonates today.
Watch "Elvis Presley and the Black Community" His beginning struggles in the racist 50's. Also for all the fans, don't forget to watch NBC special on November 29 at 10:00 called "Christmas at Graceland", it is produced by his granddaughter Riley Keough and will have tributes to Elvis and some rare footage of Elvis at Christmas. Thanks for reaction
I WATCHED A BLACK MAN REACTION TO THIS SONG WITH SUCH CLASS... AND HE WAS RIGHT ON POINT.. ELVIS NEVER SMILED WHEN HE DID THIS SONG NEVER SAID WHAT COLOR THIS YOUNG MAN WAS IN THE SONG. IN THE SONG HE SINGING THE CHILD NEEDS A HELPING HAND AND BOWS HIS HEAD AT THE PEOPLE AND -- SINGS AS THE WORLD TURNS. ..WHEN HE ENDS THE SONG HE LOOKS AT THE CAMERA PAUSED AND ENDS WITH HIS ARM SWINGING OUT AND BELTS LIKE ENOUGH... STILL NO SMILE.. IN VEGAS LIVE FOOTAGE OF THE SONG / WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES... HE DID SONGS ALSO THAT WOULD SEND A MESSAGE.. ELVIS GENEROUS HEART DOCUMENTARY SHOULD BE WATCHED. IS HE THE KING.. NO HE'S A MAN WITH A BIG HEART THAT HAS GOD GIVEN TALENT THAT NO ONE WILL OR CAN MATCH... MAYBE BEING WITH JESUS AND HE SAID SON THANK YOU FOR BEING A GOOD SHEPARD❤ STOP THE COMPARING AND HATE PLEASE. TOO MANY HATERS. YOU HAVE ONE LIFE ..ENJOY❤_____❤
I'd started to watch this but you need to check your facts about Elvis I recommend that you watch Elvis and the black community that echo will never die I couldn't watch anymore you need to find out for yourself how it really was for Elvis he was no racist plus he gave credit before you do anymore Elvis you need to get the truth
I think you're wrong. Women shurely loved to see his movements, but he captured them with his way to touch their souls and hearts with his voice and even when not singing with the energy of his pure presence and charisma.
When you watch the documentary, Elvis and the black community, then apologize for your untruth remarks against him, I will sub and forgive you. He gave more love to the black race than the black race gives to each other today! I'll check back with you.
Elvis loved everyone and what he would do for a white person he did for black folks to he's a lot like me on that I love everyone on this Earth no matter who it is no matter what their health is or what their condition is of any metal stage because when you live God it's all about the heart our hearts beat with God's heart the heart of love 💕
I know people who was born after Elvis after Elvis passed. They wasn't there they don't know what their talking about. When Elvis sung someone's music. He had to pay the writer to sing his song. People think certain songs belongs to a certain person. If they didn't write the song the singer had to pay with royalties from the sales of that song. In the Ghetto was written by a man named Mac Davis. Mac went to Elvis personally and asked him to sing it. Elvis did it happily but Mac was paid by Roalties. Elvis sang the song but Mac owned the song. Okay just like Whitney Houston sang I Will Always Love You. Dolly Parton wrote the song. Dolly even recorded the song in her country style. The song was a big hit for Dolly back in the 70's. People think it was Whitney's song but really it's Dolly's song and Whitney sung it. I think I might have just found a new friend. I think people should have explained to you what I just did. Just remember this and it will keep you out of trouble. Don't believe what the media tells you or rumors. Research it before you speak it in public. It will keep you safe and it's a way to end rumors.
Elvis could dance, if fact check out the video of Elvis and Michael Jackson’s moves titled, (I Got a Feeling in my Body) and you will see Michael copied some of Elvis dance moves as well as his clothing style. Check out the top 100 songs of 1956, and you will see quite a few black singers with hit record. There were even more black singers with hit records in 57 and 58. Elvis just had the whole package.
During Elvis’s time most singers did not write their own songs and Elvis wrote none of his. He was the first person to record this. He grew up dirt poor in mixed neighbors. He lived in the projects when his dad was in jail. He was a strong supporter of racial harmony and Martin Luther King. Watch Elvis and The Black Community. And Elvis the King Of Kindness so you can give him a fair assessment.
Elvis was born into poverty among blacks. He loved their music and sang gospel. React to Jailhouse Rock from the movie of the same name from the 50's and see how he could move. Elvis sang the blues rock and roll, country and his favourite gospel. You really need to research his life and music so you can appreciate his greatness!! Hecalsocstarred in 31 movies. React to Elvis and tge Black Community part 1 and 2 to get educated on tge King
When you are at the very top where no one hqs ever been people will try to bring you down. Look at tom Brady he's been where no one's been and people hate him for being the best.
Just a quick thought, if you want to respect or disrespect you really need to do yourself and your fans/audience a favor and check out , and DO RESEARCH FOR YOURSELF and there is much to learn....One thing, even though he's referred to as the king, he didn't like it because as he would say that there's only ONE KING and THAT'S JESUS!!
Nope. Elvis did not steal music ever. He always paid his dues and had on every record label the name of the songwriter. and song writers knew if he sang their song, it would earn them money. Watch “ Elvis and the Black Community “ parts 1 & 2. Learn for yourself the Truth about Elvis. Don’t hook onto the hate and lies spread by jealous and envious people who just wanted to make money or save face from bogus words. Even Little Richard said that Elvis, singing Titti Frutti, let him get famous in a time when Black performers never got air time. Elvis opened the gateway to diversity and good relations. Also you said he only had black singers to make himself look good. Well they would argue with you about that. He only chose to work with the best musicians and singers. When he was told by some event organisers to leave “the black girls behind” Elvis refused and said if his girls couldn’t be there, then he would not turn up either!, They soon changed their tune because the 200,000 ticket holding fans would have gone mad. But Elvis was prepared to lose his fee of at least $130,000 Who’d do that today? Stick up for their principles? So…. Do change your opinions on Elvis. We fans are loyal and understand the prevalence of nonsense out there. But there’s no proof. No film, no written words that back up the rumours and hate about Elvis. Only opinions from people who never met him or worked with him. Have an open mind and you may get a lot of subs!! 🙏👌
I thought "the bruthas" were supposed to have rhythm; if you're going to snap your fingers, at least do it in time to the music ; otherwise it's very distracting.
Okay if this guy is never going to Respect Elvis ,why the hell is he doing any reaction on him..I just came across this n I'm not coming back .Go listen to your hip hop . Elvis never stole anything ,he just made it better..I saw Chris Brown doing the whole scene on Jail house rock..I heard Mafia used Elvis Ghetto in one of their videos..Does that mean we should disrespect them.?? Any one can add or take away from any song..Maybe when you grow up you'll understand..YA Know What I Mean? Ya Know I'm Just Saying...
OK I’m watching your reactions in the ghetto and I had to clear something up. With all due respect to you young man I think you should research prior to making statements such as you did. Elvis did honor the black community in more ways than you can possibly imagine, and he never called himself the king if you look, he called Fats Domino the king in an interview he never took that as his own station in life so there you’re incorrect I would highly suggest that you watch Elvis and the black community on the station parts one and two he did more-non segregation then, perhaps any white performer had the guts to do. So you said you needed help I will subscribe to your channel however, you need to educate yourself watch Elvis in the black community put this on, and you’ll see that he never robbed from anybody! It’s very difficult for a white little boy, who was so damn poor that he couldn’t even live in a white poor community so he grew up with Black people. He knew nothing else. So when he started his career, he had black mannerisms he acted black dress black he thought it was acceptable so he goes on TV and people bash him. They call him a black lover they ban his music from all jukeboxes because he looked and acted black. It’s very difficult for a little boy not to act black when that’s all he ever knew he grew up in a gospel black church being one of the only white little boys in the entire congregation. So did he steal or Was he a white little boy who happened to not know the difference whether he was black or white so God bless you please educate yourself and I will help you with your channel by subscribing. God bless you.w❤
Also, if you do not educate yourself and continue to disrespect a man that respected you then I will unsubscribe I’m giving you the benefit of the doubt. Thank you.
You are way off in your comments about Elvis and how he treated the performers that influenced him, where on earth did you hear this stuff? Try finding out the facts on your own before jumping on the bash Elvis bandwagon. Did you know he was called the ‘N’ word? Actually called that and protested against because of the type of music he played. I am not sure what you expected from him, should he recite a list of every performer that ever inspired or influenced him whenever he went on stage? By the way, having black backup singers at that point in time did nothing for his career, he hired them because he liked how they sang and he was comfortable with them. Actually the times being what they were it actually made things harder for him, when he was supposed to play a large venue in texas they actually told him to leave the black girls at home and they would provide backup singers for him. White backup singers. He refused to perform without his girls, if they couldn’t go on then neither would he. They caved and the girls went.
What do want him to do make an announcement t I got this from black ppl . Elvis had soul. you are born with soul you don't learn soul .Why is it ok to say Micheal J is the king of pop not Elvis the king of rock n roll. Because he's black? That's a very small mined view. Elvis did not call himself the king....he dislike the title because he said there is one king Christ. The people of all back grounds made him the king. Elvis himself did not write a track for Martin Luther King, but songwriter Walter Earl Brown did write If I Can Dream, which had been based on conversations that he and Elvis had about the assassination. Now about dancing...people of your race say white ppl can't dance. Every culture dances are different doesn't mean they can't dance because they don't like you. You don't have to call him the king but respect he was a great artist and performer.
all I can do is tell you to go do your homework Elvis crediting the artists that came before him like BB King said you can take from a song anyway you want to BB King said they didn't make a mistake when they called them the king like I said brother don't listen to Rumours do your homework
Elvis considered Fats Domino as The King of Rock n Roll But as Elvis grew older His response to being called the King was" there is only one King n that is Jesus Christ* You know nothing about the development Of American music Your generation Doesn't understand 'cover songs' everyone has done a so called cover songs Songwriters n songwriting teams Want to sell singers, bands n groups rhe rights to record their song Elvis had ask permission to record songs n pay for the right to record song n pay royalties off every record he sold to the songwriters/songwriting team s. All American Born Musics are the contributions of many many different races living in the hood N the blending of all these different races Musics N took time to develop into New American Original Musics Elvis did not name himself King of Rock n Roll It was a term given when he took off a Rocket A DJ used to call all new rock n roll bands n singers the kings of rock n roll Elvis grew up more hood than us! No FS No cash aid No section 8 No med-i-cal N Elvis grandpa n daddy built their shotgun house in the poorside of town during the great Depression Elvis's daddy weren't to prison n he n his mamahad to move to cheaper quarters as they had lost their house Elvis grew up in the ghettos of Tupelo MS 1935 Elvis was a twin His twin brother died at birth which explains his mother's over protectiveness n their close mother son relationship Elvis attended Baptist Churches in the Hood. Hoods are more mixed than y'all realize Sang Gospel Won his 1st singing contest at 10 yrs old. Elvis took care of Otis Redding s hospital bills n living expenses in the end til he died. Elvis played in Black R & B bands Rhythm guitar Before being out front singing He played piano. Too Try these songs Lol if you dare to be honest Reconsider Baby 1960 That's alright mama 1954 When it rains it really pours 1954 Baby what you want me to do 1960 n 1969 On TV comeback special Stranger in my own hometown 1969 I got a woman way across town 1960? Elvis didn't steal shit n Elvis always gave promts to Black singers n songwriters And just like Michael Jackson - Elvis got fucked over by his manager - Tho Michaels was his Dad, Elvis got no better from his Dad not looking out for them Elvis was inspired to electric guitar by Sister Rosetta Tharpe In an Evangelical Tent Revival I am a Ghetto Gramma N I know why n when the harredfor Elvis Presley started w/us ghetto folks N it is our own ghetto racism No other reason No 1 rule in our hood Hate Whitey Rt???!!!? I believe Ur racism n lack of facts makes you a Blonky American Lol Opinions without research n facts Are just farts in the wind
He did acknowledge every entertainer he was friends with, black or white. He did not steal anything from anybody. You cannot steal music and you cannot record it without permission from the artist. Sorry, but you do not need me on your channel. Will not listen to you again. If you have something against Elvis then do not listen to him. Michale Jackson stole almost all his moves from Elvis but nobody ever says anything about that. goodbye and hope you find viewers.
He never took any of it from anyone. It was NERVES!! And je was raised in a black neighborhood and firt sang in a black church. And racist made fun of him for the way he moved!! Chech it out !
He lived in the GHETTO so he did not that is why he sings the way he does how mine starts that is singing today’s music do they go to a car lot to get a new car there is a husband and wife looking at a CADILLAC he asked them if they were going to buy a new car they told him that they don’t have the money for a new vehicle much less a CADILLAC so he goes and buys 10 of the CADILLAC and gave them the car keys for the car that he just bought for them they’re not going to do that or buy someone a house for them so they had a place to live
Stop this nonsence! You are making Elvis fans look totally crazy. Joyce was born in 1952, he is 71. Elvis was born in 1935 and would be 88 now. Elvis died in 77. Period.
Try doing your show when ur baby girl is sleeping/napping Maybe you should pay attention to video you are critiquing B4 u make comments that don't match video You miss much because ur attention is elsewhere. If you dont take ur channel Therious Why should I?
You are so ignorant of who Elvis was. You condemn him without bothering to do your research. I stopped listening to you after you interrupted the video before Elvis finished the second line. You ruined my experience of listening to one of his greatest songs.
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Elvis was born and raised in the ghetto of tupelo Mississippi and there was only 4 white families there they live and played with the black community and went to black churcy and the white community wanted nothing to do with elvis family abd his moms job was cleaning other peoples houses and elvis seen this happen in the community he grew up in. He and his black friends were raised by his mom and his friends moms when their moms were working
If you are going to disrespect Elvis ,and not do your own research on him ,and stop listening to gossip ,you will not get subscribers ,Elvis is bigger than any singer ,google him
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That is so very true if he does not stop bad mouthing a singer it’s even worse then it is ELVIS PRESLEY that is a great way to lose the ones that is making his YOUTOB CHANNEL to grow it’s going to be going down fast
I googled him. I think he was a puppet and a paedophile.
I think its also important to discuss Elvis crediting the artists that came before him. The same people that would call Elvis a racist, without knowing or caring about A THING about him, would say he stole music or entire songs. Elvis credited every song owner for every song and on every album. No exceptions. Never stole a single lyric, song or signature dance move. Elvis was a creative supernova. A legendary song arranger that would interpret music in new ways that attracted young people. Noone else had that kind of ability back then. Black, white, or anyone else.
Black song owners like Little Richard, Chuck Berry and Otis Blackwell loved working with Elvis. They had a routine .... Elvis would buy the song rights, then Elvis would send royalty checks to them based on his own sales. In addition to that, their own record sales would skyrocket as America would seek out the original artists to songs Elvis would record.
So black songwriters would get three new income channels that would exist solely because Elvis covered their song:
1. song rights.
2. royalty checks in the mail.
3. Their own album sales would skyrocket.
THIS is how Elvis began to tear down racist barriers in the music business and he legit opened it up to everyone. And the corruption of the record CEOs were so bad... even black record execs were ripping off their black artists.
Exhibit A: Big Mamma Thorton. Big Mamma was paid $500 for her work on Hound Dog. Given to her by Don Robey, gangster and owner of Peacock Records because he know she was illiterate, she couldn't read or write. So he made her sign all her profits over to him and he fed her almost nothing in return. He made her sign contracts that he knew she couldn't read. Legally, nothing could be done about it. She died almost penniless. He stole Millions of dollars that belonged to her. And he mismanaged her career in clubs where he knew the owners and got paid directly.
Steve, I always like to see your comments. It just saves me soooo much typing. You impart information so well. I would just say “ditto” to your comment, but I don’t think many people would get the reference.
I do agree with you
Thank you! Great points! Extremely well said.
@@tlo3571 Thanks TLO! And to the others, ditto! haha
Amen!
Elvis has sold over a billion records worldwide ,somebody likes him I do for sure he's in 5 halls of fame .Elvis had the whole package.
The truth of course is that Elvis did not appropriate or steal music from black people.
That is a lie told by people who are purposefully spreading mistruths or uneducated to who the bad guys really were, the execs of record companies, radio stations and concert venues. Elvis battled ALL THREE for the betterment of the black community, fellow musicians who were not getting heard nor paid, and society a whole.
Elvis opened the door for a lot of black musicians. Elvis CREDITED EVERY SONGWRITER on EVERY SONG, on EACH ALBUM. EVERY SONG WRITER GOT PAID, and some paid really well (Little Richard, Chuck Berry and especially Otis Blackwell made a fortune on royalties) Black songwriters SOLD SONG RIGHTS TO ELVIS to perform their artwork, Elvis didn't steal or appropriate any song.
The truth? Elvis was a pioneer. One of the architects of Rock and Roll. He did not steal black music. The 1950s was an era of music and culture experimentation and many thousands of hours jamming melding of R&B, Gospel and Rockabilly.
Elvis was in the churches in the 1940s putting together new sounds, before Chuck Berry and Little Richard ever cut a record.
Elvis was a genuine part of this era and now sound. He was a pioneer. But still a pioneer. In that era, it was an age of legendary song writers. Elvis performed some ~700 songs. He was a musician who played great rhythm guitar and piano and boy could HE SING. Legendary sought after rich baritone. ZERO of his works were stolen.
Legends such as Al Green, BB King, James Brown, Jackie Wilson, Sammy Davis Jr, Chuck Berry and Little Richard roamed the Earth at the same time Elvis did and they all knew Elvis,
loved him, and praised him very highly. Elvis merged black and white music to help form Rock and Roll jolted a youth movement and civil rights movement to the forefront so both could succeed.
It’s safe to say you know nothing about Elvis. Maybe you can give his story a chance.
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He grew up in a black neighborhood going to a black church, he didn’t steal anything! He refused to be segregated when it was illegal.
One more class my friend. This may show you more than my other two posts- what did black VIPs of the day actually say about EP?
The biggest Legends in the black community THAT KNEW ELVIS are on record. Here are a few of the biggest, and they actually KNEW Elvis personally and professionally.
CHUCK BERRY: “Describe Elvis Presley? He was the greatest who ever was, is or ever will be.”
BARRY WHITE: "Elvis Presley saved my life." White continued: "It was like he was telling me: ‘Change your life, Barry, you’re thinking about going another way. It’s now or never.’ I understood that."
BEYONCE- Elvis is iconic; a lot of performers today look to him for inspiration.
MUHAMMAD ALI - 'Elvis was my close personal friend. He had a robe made for me. I don't admire nobody, but Elvis Presley was the sweetest, most humble and nicest man you'd want to know. We must understand, Elvis did lot for poor people, he cared for people, he had a good heart, he just wasn't a person who was great with talent, but he was great in spirit and with God in his heart. I wouldn't praise nobody if he don't deserve it, because I am the greatest of all time in boxing, in boxing. I said boxing ! But I'm telling you, I'm Black, I'm a Islamic, I'm 100% different from you. But I’ll tell the world Elvis was the greatest of all time. I'm a Muslim who's black who stands up for what he believes. I don't have to say what I don't feel, I'm not false, I don't have to say this. I have no Bosses. I'm free. He to me, is one of the greatest singers, actors and all round men of all time.” ~ "THE GREATEST" MUHAMMAD ALI.
BB KING: 'Let me tell you the definitive truth about Elvis Presley and racism', The King of the Blues, B.B. King said in 2010. 'With Elvis, there was not a single drop of racism in that man. And when I say that, believe me I should know'. -- BB KING
The "GODFATHER OF SOUL" JAMES BROWN: “I wasn’t just a fan, I was his brother. He said I was good and I said he was good; we never argued about that. Elvis was a hard worker, dedicated, and God loved him … I love him and hope to see him in heaven. There will never be another like that Soul Brother”.
During Elvis' private family wake, James was the LAST ONE TO LEAVE. 3 hours and 30 minutes later -- it took several of his security guards to physically help him out of the room. James was devastated -- James and Elvis sang Gospel together many a night to all hours of the morning at each others' homes. James Brown was considered family by the Presleys because they were so close. After the wake, back to the studio to cut a personal tribute to his lifelong friend, a song they sang together privately th-cam.com/video/TCH_OROH_WI/w-d-xo.html -- but JB changes the words as only he can.
JOHN LEE HOOKER actually called Elvis "The ROCK AND ROLL KING" in his music studio during one of his songs to tribute his close personal friend, EP. Listen to it here -- th-cam.com/video/cczYlw8XWZY/w-d-xo.html&t= "One of the greatest entertainers. He was the King. One of the greatest people to ever been born." -- JOHN LEE HOOKER
JACKIE WILSON: "A lot of people have accused Elvis of stealing the black man's music, when in fact, almost every black solo entertainer copied from Elvis." --- JACKIE WILSON
Elvis quietly paid for Jackie's medical expenses until the day he passed away in 1977. Before Jackie's stage accident he would carry a small signed photo of Elvis in his pants pocket. Every day, bar none.
LITTLE RICHARD - "He sung my Tootie Frutti & by him singing it, made it bigger & made ME bigger" And then he said: “I thank God for Elvis Presley. I thank the Lord for sending Elvis to open the door so I could walk down the road...”- Little Richard
CISSY HOUSTON: "Elvis loved gospel music. He was raised on it. And he really did know what he was talking about. He was singing Gospel all the time - almost anything he did had that flavor. You can't get away from what your roots are." - Cissy Houston (The Sweet Inspirations co-founder & member & sang vocals for Elvis, also mother of Whitney Houston)
RANDY JACKSON of the JACKSON 5: "Elvis used Rock and Roll to bridge the gap between whites and minorities. He was a wonderful person."
ISAAC HAYES - "Elvis was a giant and influenced everyone in the business." - Isaac Hayes
WHITNEY HOUSTON - " Elvis was very nice to my mother, Cissy. I would see him backstage, he was amazing to look at!"
ESTELLE BROWN of the SWEET INSPIRATIONS: "When I first started working with Elvis, I made the mistake once of calling him "BOSS" Elvis replied back to me, "Estelle, I'm not your boss, I'm your brother." After that exchange --- the bond between Elvis and the Sweet Inspirations strengthened into a lifelong bond. Estelle said that "We felt like equals." The Sweet Inspirations spent the rest of their lives explaining whenever the questions arose how wonderful Elvis was to them.
SHONKA DUKUREH - "I hope people [watch the Elvis movie] with an open heart and be willing to learn or unlearn some things that they may have thought they knew about Elvis, his life and his legacy.”
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A lot of this you can see in the short docu "Remembering Elvis" , its another very good version of Elvis and the black community.
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You are WRONG about Elvis not giving credit to others for music. Learn about him before you spread false gossip. He helped more artists and songwriters with their careers than almost anyone. Watch “Elvis and the Black Community” as has been suggested. That’s just a start.
Thanks for reacting to Elvis. But please do a bit of research on him. He gave credit to black artists all the time. He was raised, during a time of segregation, in mixed neighborhoods because his family was extremely poor. He was heavily influenced by the music that surrounded him as a child and as a teenager. His path was not an easy one because white racists, who were terrified that he was bringing what they called race music into the mainstream and therefore uniting the races, did everything in their power to kill his career. It would have been much easier for him to simply change to a less controversial style of music, but he stuck with what he loved. Many black artists were able to emerge from the shadows and become famous because of Elvis. He respected them, and they respected him.
Let me throw a couple Elvis quotes your way:
"A lot of people seem to think I started this business. But rock 'n' roll was here a long time before I came along. Nobody can sing that music like colored people. Let's face it: I can't sing it like Fats Domino can. I know that".
"The coloured folks been singing it and playing it like I'm doin' now man for more years than I know. They played it like that in shanties and in their juke joints and nobody paid it no mind 'til I goosed it up. I got it from them".
I hope you'll react to Elvis and the Black Community - That Echo Will Never Die (parts 1 and 2).
Elvis did give credit to those before him, yet everything he did, was also made individual by him. He didn't copy, he made it all unique in a style all his own. Watch "Elvis and the Black Community" and you'll see what I mean when the legends speak about him. I think future generations and rumors started saying black performers felt he stole from them, there is little evidence that was true, and lots that it wasn't true. They loved what he did to music and he broke down the wall that held black music into mainstream music, due to racism and segregation laws. Plus he was raised with black and gospel music, rhythm and blues, and melded it with other types of music like country music, once again, making it his own. One of a kind that was and is highly respected by the musicians and singers to this day.
Thank you for giving this beautiful artist and human a chance! ☀️
I'm here for more of his music and documentaries about him.
You can get a whole lot more on other channels..
The criticism you have heard is not true. Elvis grew up in a mostly black ghetto. He learned music and dancing from his friends there and from the Baptist church he attended where he sang in the choir. He didn't steal anything; he simply performed in the only way he knew. He openly acknowledged that he was influenced by the Blues and Gospel. He had black backup singers during segregation and faced backlash for it; he did it despite the criticism he received. He was once asked to perform at the Astrodome but was told not to bring "the black girls." He refused to perform unless they were also allowed to perform. You need to review "If I Can Dream" from his 1968 comeback special. The song is a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King who had just been assassinated. Elvis loved MLK and contributed numerous times to MLK'S fight for civil rights. The TV executives said "no" to the song because there were race riots going on after MLK's murder. Elvis' own people told him the song was too controversial, but he fought for it until he won. The song is literally him pouring out his grief on stage that MLK didn't get to see his dream of equality come true during his lifetime. It's the most emotional, guy wrenching performance Elvis ever did, begging for MLK's dream to come true. It will show you the man's true heart. Reportedly, he collapsed in tears as soon as he left the stage because he poured every bit of his pain and grief into that performance, which was also because of Bobby Kennedy's assassination. He just wanted peace and love and for all the hatred and violence to stop. Remember that this was over 50 years ago amidst the struggle for civil rights when segregation was still in effect.
i wish more people knew this ...people need to check the history of this great man!!! x x
He did give recognizing to all regardless of color. His moves and feel was his own he never copied any. MJ openly admitted he was strongly influenced by Jackie Wilson, Sammy Davis Jr, James Brown, and Elvis but no one seems to have issues with that and they should not have any issues with Elvis either, because if you do you are misinformed or a racist yourself. If you want to really hear the facts and understand more about Elvis please react to "Elvis and the Black Community".
You need to watch more of his videos. He was one human who stuck up for the back community.
name 3 occasions.
Ok you got a lot of things wrong about Elvis because you listened to the wrong people. I give you props for giving Elvis a try. I’ll give you more props if you learn wat I’m about to tell you in the next post
… There are many good singers... but ELVIS is the „💎“ Diamond among them!! A Singer for eternity !! 🕺🏻🕯 Thank you
I am ready to subscriber to you IF you go down the Elvis rabbit hole. There is so much GREAT music that he arranged and recorded / performed.
....WHOA....watch: Elvis and the Black community( there are 2 parts to it)....THEN see if you don't REALLY start to understand who Elvis was......especially TO the Black community!
so tell me, a few black artists that met Elvis, do they speak for the black community or do they speak of their own induvial experiences?
Elvis was the best thank you for the reaction
Mac Davis wrote this song In the Ghetto for Elvis Presley
did not.
davis said in an interview he kept elvis in mine to do in the ghetto and Mac Davis went on to write three more songs by Elvis the songs was called Don't Cry Daddy Little Less Conversation and memories and I never would have said that if I haven't done my own homework I invite you to go and look it up
@@jamesparham1467 Sammy told him to give it to that white boy Elvis after he offered it to Sammy first. There is an additional story that I have up my sleeve. I suggest you dig a bit deeper.
I knew the song was offered to Sammy Davis first mac davis said he offered the song to several people before elvis but he also said he had Elvis in mind too I was telling you I heard it in an interview that Mac Davis did
@@jamesparham1467 Well if he had Elvis in mind, why did he offer it to Sammy first?
Elvis grew up in the ghetto he learnt and fashioned himself from where he grew up just like most people do. You need to do your research sweetie, try Elvis and the black community. That is usually a good place to start. ❤❤❤😊 you will get many many many followers we love to watch young people jump down the Elvis rabbit hole. 😊
You might want to watch Elvis in the Black Community part 1, and 2.
See... I think @AreYouSerious wants to learn more about Elvis and look at the flip side of the coin. Lots of reasons Elvis got a bad rap. But he wasn't one of the reasons. I think he is discovering that now! :) It was the ERA. Civil rights era. The Segregation era. Elvis was a huge supporter for civil rights and he risked his life and career to break racism and segregation up. He stood up and helped... no doubt about it. --- And some people DIDN'T LIKE THAT. So they lied about him. But most people LOVED HIM. And they always will.
Is that in your book too?
His background singers are perfect with this song ❤️
Born in 1961. I remember Elvis introducing the "Black" sound to an American audience that was socially pressured to not support the soul/blues/jazz/rock influence of the less representative artists on TV or radio.
It was an uphill climb for new artists to record or release "that kinda music" to impressionable youth.
The beginning was a great journey...we got Aretha and James Brown and Marvin Gaye and lil Richard and Chuck Berry ...the Supremes ,the Temptations, Damn...Soul Train on every Saturday ....we would crank it up and dance like we knew how to.
Then the Rolling Stones ...Led Zeppelin,Cream, and on and on ...yes Elvis benefitted but he did not create the persona that was 'Marketed" to the masses.
Does Eminem say he created rap. What about The Beastie Boys or House of Pain ...soup is soup good or bad...who gets credit for the first recipe isn't as important as WE ALL get some of it.
Forgive me, but If you’re going to make accusations about people, it’s best to know what you are talking about. You’re spouting the same old nonsense racists have been telling equally feeble minded people for years. Kindly do your research and then speak from authority not ignorance. A lovely day to all.
What I was saying had nothing to do with racism I know Elvis is not racist I was saying all the stuff he learned from us I wish he would have gave credit where it’s due that’s all
Just found out him and Jackie Wilson was damn near best friend I respect Elvis and everything he’s done💯✊🏾
@@areyoutherious4290 Hello there. My point is that racist people like to perpetuate this notion that Elvis never gave credit, as you erroneously suggest. In fact, he always did. When people called him the King, he would either state that the real king was someone like Fats Domino or other contemporary black artists, or that the only King was Jesus. When asked about rock ‘n’ roll, he would always says he didn’t invent it, and list some originating artists, and that he only adapted it. He also frequently cited Roy Hamilton as one of his inspirations, et al. So this nonsense about him not giving people credit is just that: nonsense. He never took credit, only gave it. That’s why it’s important to educate yourself before spreading these untruths. Look it up. Again a lovely day to you.
@@areyoutherious4290 Did you read Steven's posts above? I know a lot about Elvis. EVERYTHING he typed is true. Elvis saved Jackie's life. And his relationships with Muhammad Ali and James Brown are just as legendary. Ali didnt befriend too many white people.
did you know that after jackie had a stroke and went to a nursing home Elvis paid for a lot of the cost even after Elvis died it was continued. @@areyoutherious4290
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One of Elvis's backup singers was Whitney Houston's mother. He was very protective of them and stood up for them as well. He grew up in poverty and was involved in a black church. If you haven't seen it, you need to watch a documentary about Elvis I think is available on TH-cam.
Check it out on my channel it opened my eyes to Elvis’s greatness
Ok Sir the info you think you know about elvis is wrong . He always gave credit to black artists now go find the mini documentary Elvis and the black community you'll find the narritive you've been thinking is completely wrong
He risked his career for the black community. Education on this issue is required. Check out Elvis and the black community, the echo will never die. Please do not blab about rumours by a jealous singer. Get your own facts. Your subscriptions will drop fast if you talk dirt about a kind beautiful human being
Suggestion to grow your views: Can you add a disclaimer to the beginning of the video that Elvis changed your mind with this performance? You will turn off Elvis fans with your opening. In fact, you might want to do another review video altogether explaining that and then actually focus on the lyrics, which you don't mention at all in this video. Elvis grew up in a mostly black ghetto, and he recorded this song by Mac Davis because no one else would and he thought it was a story that needed to be told. The story is about poverty and hunger leading a young man to crime and an early death at the hands of the police. It is told with compassion for the young man and even blames society for not helping him and just looking the other way instead. I feel like you enjoyed the optics and music and missed the point of the song, which is from approximately 50 years ago and still resonates today.
Watch "Elvis Presley and the Black Community" His beginning struggles in the racist 50's. Also for all the fans, don't forget to watch NBC special on November 29 at 10:00 called "Christmas at Graceland", it is produced by his granddaughter Riley Keough and will have tributes to Elvis and some rare footage of Elvis at Christmas. Thanks for reaction
I reacted to both please check em out and lemme know what you think💯✊🏾
He refused to sing in Houston when they didn't want back up girls to be present. He totally flipped their script!*
I WATCHED A BLACK MAN REACTION TO THIS SONG WITH SUCH CLASS...
AND HE WAS RIGHT ON POINT.. ELVIS NEVER SMILED WHEN HE DID THIS SONG NEVER SAID WHAT
COLOR THIS YOUNG MAN WAS IN THE SONG. IN THE SONG HE SINGING THE CHILD NEEDS A HELPING HAND AND BOWS HIS HEAD AT THE PEOPLE AND -- SINGS AS THE WORLD TURNS. ..WHEN HE ENDS THE SONG HE LOOKS AT THE CAMERA PAUSED
AND ENDS WITH HIS ARM SWINGING OUT AND BELTS LIKE ENOUGH... STILL NO SMILE.. IN VEGAS LIVE FOOTAGE OF THE SONG / WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES... HE DID SONGS ALSO THAT WOULD SEND A MESSAGE.. ELVIS GENEROUS HEART DOCUMENTARY SHOULD BE WATCHED. IS HE THE
KING.. NO HE'S A MAN WITH A BIG HEART THAT HAS GOD GIVEN TALENT THAT NO ONE WILL OR CAN MATCH... MAYBE BEING WITH JESUS AND HE SAID SON THANK YOU FOR BEING A GOOD SHEPARD❤ STOP THE
COMPARING AND HATE PLEASE. TOO MANY HATERS. YOU HAVE ONE LIFE ..ENJOY❤_____❤
You should watch a Elvis movie he could dance as well as a professional. God Bless You
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I'd started to watch this but you need to check your facts about Elvis I recommend that you watch Elvis and the black community that echo will never die I couldn't watch anymore you need to find out for yourself how it really was for Elvis he was no racist plus he gave credit before you do anymore Elvis you need to get the truth
I think you're wrong. Women shurely loved to see his movements, but he captured them with his way to touch their souls and hearts with his voice and even when not singing with the energy of his pure presence and charisma.
Elvis bought his black cook s house a home for she. he wasnt a rascist
When you watch the documentary, Elvis and the black community, then apologize for your untruth remarks against him, I will sub and forgive you. He gave more love to the black race than the black race gives to each other today! I'll check back with you.
That woman you thought might be Dianna Ross is Cissy Houston, Whitney's Mother. She was one of his backup singers for awhile.
Elvis loved everyone and what he would do for a white person he did for black folks to he's a lot like me on that I love everyone on this Earth no matter who it is no matter what their health is or what their condition is of any metal stage because when you live God it's all about the heart our hearts beat with God's heart the heart of love 💕
I know people who was born after Elvis after Elvis passed. They wasn't there they don't know what their talking about.
When Elvis sung someone's music. He had to pay the writer to sing his song. People think certain songs belongs to a certain person. If they didn't write the song the singer had to pay with royalties from the sales of that song. In the Ghetto was written by a man named Mac Davis. Mac went to Elvis personally and asked him to sing it. Elvis did it happily but Mac was paid by Roalties. Elvis sang the song but Mac owned the song. Okay just like Whitney Houston sang I Will Always Love You. Dolly Parton wrote the song. Dolly even recorded the song in her country style. The song was a big hit for Dolly back in the 70's. People think it was Whitney's song but really it's Dolly's song and Whitney sung it.
I think I might have just found a new friend. I think people should have explained to you what I just did. Just remember this and it will keep you out of trouble. Don't believe what the media tells you or rumors. Research it before you speak it in public. It will keep you safe and it's a way to end rumors.
Could you react to jailhouse rock from the movie jailhouse rock by Elvis presley got some good moves in the video. ❤
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Don't get why people still believe Elvis was racist....?? couldn't be further from the truth!!!!...They need to learn about him...!!
Acting a bit upbeat about a young man getting shot
Elvis could dance, if fact check out the video of Elvis and Michael Jackson’s moves titled, (I Got a Feeling in my Body) and you will see Michael copied some of Elvis dance moves as well as his clothing style. Check out the top 100 songs of 1956, and you will see quite a few black singers with hit record. There were even more black singers with hit records in 57 and 58. Elvis just had the whole package.
Looked like the lyrics went right over your head.
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Snap your fingers somewhere else.
Elvis is not dead
During Elvis’s time most singers did not write their own songs and Elvis wrote none of his. He was the first person to record this. He grew up dirt poor in mixed neighbors. He lived in the projects when his dad was in jail. He was a strong supporter of racial harmony and Martin Luther King. Watch Elvis and The Black Community. And Elvis the King Of Kindness so you can give him a fair assessment.
Elvis was born into poverty among blacks. He loved their music and sang gospel. React to Jailhouse Rock from the movie of the same name from the 50's and see how he could move. Elvis sang the blues rock and roll, country and his favourite gospel. You really need to research his life and music so you can appreciate his greatness!! Hecalsocstarred in 31 movies. React to Elvis and tge Black Community part 1 and 2 to get educated on tge King
Up yours buddy
Lmao my bad
remember march 26 2023?
What happened?
When you are at the very top where no one hqs ever been people will try to bring you down. Look at tom Brady he's been where no one's been and people hate him for being the best.
1969-1970 this song he was told not to do it…but he went against the grain..
Fever 1960
Just a quick thought, if you want to respect or disrespect you really need to do yourself and your fans/audience a favor and check out , and DO RESEARCH FOR YOURSELF and there is much to learn....One thing, even though he's referred to as the king, he didn't like it because as he would say that there's only ONE KING and THAT'S JESUS!!
Elvis was under control of bad management quit saying he didn’t give recognition of what he sang
Nope. Elvis did not steal music ever. He always paid his dues and had on every record label the name of the songwriter. and song writers knew if he sang their song, it would earn them money.
Watch “ Elvis and the Black Community “ parts 1 & 2. Learn for yourself the Truth about Elvis. Don’t hook onto the hate and lies spread by jealous and envious people who just wanted to make money or save face from bogus words. Even Little Richard said that Elvis, singing Titti Frutti, let him get famous in a time when Black performers never got air time. Elvis opened the gateway to diversity and good relations. Also you said he only had black singers to make himself look good. Well they would argue with you about that. He only chose to work with the best musicians and singers. When he was told by some event organisers to leave “the black girls behind” Elvis refused and said if his girls couldn’t be there, then he would not turn up either!, They soon changed their tune because the 200,000 ticket holding fans would have gone mad. But Elvis was prepared to lose his fee of at least $130,000 Who’d do that today? Stick up for their principles?
So…. Do change your opinions on Elvis. We fans are loyal and understand the prevalence of nonsense out there. But there’s no proof. No film, no written words that back up the rumours and hate about Elvis. Only opinions from people who never met him or worked with him. Have an open mind and you may get a lot of subs!! 🙏👌
Steamroller Blues
1970
Mess a Blues 1956
You need to watch Elvis and the black community
You should check out Elvis and the Black Community if you haven't already,
I did go check it out changed my whole mind set on Elvis
@@areyoutherious4290 just finished watching it, thanks for responding,
Elvis was a human, Michael Jackson was a beast!!!!
I understand why you don’t have the subscribers
Lmfao your a nobody bye😘 ✌🏾
@@areyoutherious4290 neither are you. Bye
Where's the receipts at that he didn't give props?…..
I thought "the bruthas" were supposed to have rhythm; if you're going to snap your fingers, at least do it in time to the music ; otherwise it's very distracting.
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Hey,bro, you need to watch Elvis and the black community,The Echo will never die. You got your facts wrong. ❤
I reacted to that a few weeks ago if you get the chance I would love for you to check it out it definitely changed my perspective of Elvis
Okay if this guy is never going to Respect Elvis ,why the hell is he doing any reaction on him..I just came across this n I'm not coming back .Go listen to your hip hop . Elvis never stole anything ,he just made it better..I saw Chris Brown doing the whole scene on Jail house rock..I heard Mafia used Elvis Ghetto in one of their videos..Does that mean we should disrespect them.?? Any one can add or take away from any song..Maybe when you grow up you'll understand..YA Know What I Mean? Ya Know I'm Just Saying...
Lmao boy stop being hateful and watch the whole video I gave him his props more than once
OK I’m watching your reactions in the ghetto and I had to clear something up. With all due respect to you young man I think you should research prior to making statements such as you did. Elvis did honor the black community in more ways than you can possibly imagine, and he never called himself the king if you look, he called Fats Domino the king in an interview he never took that as his own station in life so there you’re incorrect I would highly suggest that you watch Elvis and the black community on the station parts one and two he did more-non segregation then, perhaps any white performer had the guts to do. So you said you needed help I will subscribe to your channel however, you need to educate yourself watch Elvis in the black community put this on, and you’ll see that he never robbed from anybody! It’s very difficult for a white little boy, who was so damn poor that he couldn’t even live in a white poor community so he grew up with Black people. He knew nothing else. So when he started his career, he had black mannerisms he acted black dress black he thought it was acceptable so he goes on TV and people bash him. They call him a black lover they ban his music from all jukeboxes because he looked and acted black. It’s very difficult for a little boy not to act black when that’s all he ever knew he grew up in a gospel black church being one of the only white little boys in the entire congregation. So did he steal or Was he a white little boy who happened to not know the difference whether he was black or white so God bless you please educate yourself and I will help you with your channel by subscribing. God bless you.w❤
Also, if you do not educate yourself and continue to disrespect a man that respected you then I will unsubscribe I’m giving you the benefit of the doubt. Thank you.
you need to look in to Elvis check out CVTECK , he wasn't a Elvis Fan at first now he is.
You are way off in your comments about Elvis and how he treated the performers that influenced him, where on earth did you hear this stuff? Try finding out the facts on your own before jumping on the bash Elvis bandwagon. Did you know he was called the ‘N’ word? Actually called that and protested against because of the type of music he played.
I am not sure what you expected from him, should he recite a list of every performer that ever inspired or influenced him whenever he went on stage?
By the way, having black backup singers at that point in time did nothing for his career, he hired them because he liked how they sang and he was comfortable with them. Actually the times being what they were it actually made things harder for him, when he was supposed to play a large venue in texas they actually told him to leave the black girls at home and they would provide backup singers for him. White backup singers. He refused to perform without his girls, if they couldn’t go on then neither would he. They caved and the girls went.
Try LISTENING to the lyrics of this song!! It's not all about the dancing, look into his past!
Try listening to the words of the song, rather than doing it for the clicks
Gotta always add a dash of racism to things, just can’t let it go.
What do want him to do make an announcement t I got this from black ppl . Elvis had soul. you are born with soul you don't learn soul .Why is it ok to say Micheal J is the king of pop not Elvis the king of rock n roll. Because he's black? That's a very small mined view. Elvis did not call himself the king....he dislike the title because he said there is one king Christ. The people of all back grounds made him the king. Elvis himself did not write a track for Martin Luther King, but songwriter Walter Earl Brown did write If I Can Dream, which had been based on conversations that he and Elvis had about the assassination. Now about dancing...people of your race say white ppl can't dance. Every culture dances are different doesn't mean they can't dance because they don't like you. You don't have to call him the king but respect he was a great artist and performer.
Elvis grew up dirt poor. Do your research dude.
"Elvis and the black community" Do a reaction please.
I reacted to it please go check it out when you get the time ty🙏🏾
all I can do is tell you to go do your homework Elvis crediting the artists that came before him like BB King said you can take from a song anyway you want to BB King said they didn't make a mistake when they called them the king like I said brother don't listen to Rumours do your homework
Try not to disrespect the top selling artist of all time…
The songwriteris Mac Davis
White American
What say u??
Elvis considered
Fats Domino as The King of Rock n Roll
But as Elvis grew older
His response to being called the King
was" there is only one King n that is Jesus Christ*
You know nothing about the development
Of American music
Your generation
Doesn't understand
'cover songs' everyone has done a so called cover songs
Songwriters n songwriting teams
Want to sell singers, bands n groups rhe rights to record their song
Elvis had ask permission to record songs n pay for the right to record song n pay royalties off every record he sold to the songwriters/songwriting team s.
All American
Born Musics are the contributions of many many different races living in the hood
N the blending of all these different races Musics
N took time to develop into New American Original Musics
Elvis did not name himself King of Rock n Roll
It was a term given when he took off a Rocket
A DJ used to call all new rock n roll bands n singers the kings of rock n roll
Elvis grew up more hood than us!
No FS
No cash aid
No section 8
No med-i-cal
N Elvis grandpa n daddy built their shotgun house in the poorside of town during the great Depression
Elvis's daddy weren't to prison n he n his mamahad to move to cheaper quarters as they had lost their house
Elvis grew up in the ghettos of Tupelo MS 1935
Elvis was a twin
His twin brother died at birth which explains his mother's over protectiveness n their close mother son relationship
Elvis attended Baptist Churches in the Hood.
Hoods are more mixed than y'all realize
Sang Gospel
Won his 1st singing contest at 10 yrs old.
Elvis took care of Otis Redding s hospital bills n living expenses in the end til he died.
Elvis played in Black R & B bands
Rhythm guitar
Before being out front singing
He played piano.
Too
Try these songs
Lol if you dare to be honest
Reconsider Baby
1960
That's alright mama
1954
When it rains it really pours
1954
Baby what you want me to do
1960 n 1969
On TV comeback special
Stranger in my own hometown 1969
I got a woman way across town 1960?
Elvis didn't steal shit n
Elvis always gave promts to Black singers n songwriters
And just like Michael Jackson -
Elvis got fucked over by his manager -
Tho Michaels was his Dad, Elvis got no better from his Dad not looking out for them
Elvis was inspired to electric guitar by
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
In an Evangelical Tent Revival
I am a Ghetto Gramma
N I know why n when the harredfor Elvis Presley started w/us ghetto folks
N it is our own ghetto racism
No other reason
No 1 rule in our hood
Hate Whitey
Rt???!!!?
I believe
Ur racism n lack of facts
makes you a Blonky American
Lol
Opinions without research n facts
Are just farts in the wind
Trump was at that concert.
What are you talking about? Before you make any comments you need to know what you are talking about. DO RESEARCH!!!!!!!!!
He did acknowledge every entertainer he was friends with, black or white. He did not steal anything from anybody. You cannot steal music and you cannot record it without permission from the artist. Sorry, but you do not need me on your channel. Will not listen to you again. If you have something against Elvis then do not listen to him. Michale Jackson stole almost all his moves from Elvis but nobody ever says anything about that. goodbye and hope you find viewers.
Did you really listen?
Yes?
He never took any of it from anyone. It was NERVES!! And je was raised in a black neighborhood and firt sang in a black church. And racist made fun of him for the way he moved!! Chech it out !
No offense, but I hope for your sake (and ours!) that you don’t plan on trying a singing career. 😂
I actually am.. I’m working on a EP…😥😩💔
@@areyoutherious4290 I was just kidding. I can’t sing so who am I to comment? Good luck with your musical career!
He lived in the GHETTO so he did not that is why he sings the way he does how mine starts that is singing today’s music do they go to a car lot to get a new car there is a husband and wife looking at a CADILLAC he asked them if they were going to buy a new car they told him that they don’t have the money for a new vehicle much less a CADILLAC so he goes and buys 10 of the CADILLAC and gave them the car keys for the car that he just bought for them they’re not going to do that or buy someone a house for them so they had a place to live
if you don’t know anything about mississippi don’t talk on elvis
Check out pastor Bob Joyce researches videos listen to what he and he says to where you know it's Elvis
Stop this nonsence! You are making Elvis fans look totally crazy. Joyce was born in 1952, he is 71. Elvis was born in 1935 and would be 88 now. Elvis died in 77. Period.
Do your homework everything you’re just saying is completely false!!!
How about checking out what you say before spewing out nonsense ... Done!!
Try doing your show when ur baby girl is sleeping/napping
Maybe you should pay attention to video you are critiquing
B4 u make comments that don't match video
You miss much because ur
attention is
elsewhere.
If you dont take ur channel
Therious
Why should I?
Cuz you have no clue
Yet yappin
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Omg you re making fun of song snapping and shit, It was sad and serious
OMG, youngman.. STOP TALKING ! You speak as if you're knowledgable.. research, google, read a book before you critique, PULEZE!
You are so ignorant of who Elvis was. You condemn him without bothering to do your research. I stopped listening to you after you interrupted the video before Elvis finished the second line. You ruined my experience of listening to one of his greatest songs.
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