I was best friends with two actresses who worked with Elvis in Hollywood, and both of them told me he was one of the warmest, nicest people they had ever met. They both said he was a "country gentleman" who treated them and the rest of the cast on the movies with respect. This was back in the mid-sixties. They had nothing bad to say about him, only that he got in with the wrong crowd who just took advantage of their situation and didn't look out for him -- only for themselves.
A few short excerpts from the (unpublished) memoirs of one of my friends. I wrote it with her, but she passed away just before it was due to come out: "It was fascinating watching Elvis on the set. Norman [Taurog, the director] [would tell him, 'Okay, Elvis, we need to have you do such-and-such in this shot.' And Elvis would sort of humorously mumble, 'Aaahhh... I don’t know if I wanna do that…' He loved to joke around, helping to keep everything loose, as he’d then add, 'Well, I’ll do it if you want me to do it...' He was funny and great to all the girls. Norman didn’t have much of a sense of humor, but the two of them worked together so wonderfully. I’d see them talking off in the corner, going over what Elvis would be doing in each scene, and then Elvis would go out and do it. I think there was a mutual respect between them. Norman knew what he wanted from Elvis, and Elvis gave it to him. I think Elvis felt very secure with Norman and trusted that Norman’s direction would lead him in the right area. That was probably important because I’m not sure Elvis ever really believed in himself as an actor. He was much better than they let him be in the formula films he starred in. I still remember what it felt like being next to him. There was something so powerful that seemed to radiate from him. He had that magnetism. It wasn’t anything sexual. I didn’t have any feelings like that for him. I found him so easy to work with, and it was a really smooth shoot. Elvis just couldn’t have been more wonderful." "It was incredible watching them film the song sequences. First, Elvis’ stand-in would get up on the set and go through all the motions and every single step while the song played. Then, Elvis would take over and they’d do the playback again and he’d lip-synch, but he did it to perfection. I actually think he was a perfectionist. Whether for a film’s soundtrack or for an album, he would record his songs over and over to get them absolutely right, just like Sinatra. I understand that he did a lot of work off-camera with his accompanist, and as a result, Elvis never had to do any of his singing scenes twice. Norman didn’t have to direct any of these sequences, as they had already been choreographed in advance. Elvis knew how to make all the right physical moves during these scenes. It wasn’t just his singing that made him stand apart from the rest. He had it all." "There were just so many guys around Elvis most of the time we were on the set. His hangers-on, I called them. I wouldn’t be surprised if these sycophants might have been responsible for a lot of the bad things that eventually happened to him. Elvis would buy them anything, including cars. There was no hint of drug use or anything like that when we were filming, but I think in later years, those hangers-on liked to keep Elvis kind of doped-up so he’d keep doing things for them. He had bought a green Cadillac for his girlfriend at the time, and she drove it onto the stage. I don’t know how she ever managed to do that, but Elvis was furious about it. That was the only time I saw him upset the entire time we were on the set. Everyone was talking about it."
Wonderful story. I dated someone who’s mother had been invited to a dinner party that Elvis was attending. The mother told me that Elvis would stand whenever a woman entered the room. You are right, he was a genuine 100% good old fashioned gentleman. He was humble and thoughtful.
His charisma was magnetic. He had a mixture of talent, nerves and good timing. The audience would have been happy if he didn’t sing a song. They were just happy to see him. It’s been almost 46 years since his death and he is still one of the most recognizable faces and voices of all time.
yes, brandicarson, I agree with you, he was the most kindly man that I wish I had met in my life, besides being the most wonderful talent I have been listening to for 65years! From Argentina 💓👍
You really catch the duality of Elvis's public persona which speaks to his personality: That shy humility mixed the the confident, playful and flirtatious performer.
Yor description of Elvis and his warbling singing style is spot on. I heard hints of Roy Orbison in Presly' s style. I just realized that as you were mimicking the song in the video. Also, if you watch the video of Andy Caughman impersonating Elvis , you definitely hear the Elvis on the video. I heard somewhere that Elvis was fond of Caughmans version. As usual Great analysis!
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This guy was the whole package -- the face, the killer smile, the physique, the sound, the style, the personality and a strange mixture of cockiness with humility. Contrast him with the guys in back. He was really different.
And look at the clothes. They have on a traditional sports coat and tie. He has on a velvet shirt with billowy sleeves and a lamé vest. LOL. Wow, he was different.
As usual, you’re spot on Fil. I’ve written in a prior comment, my family and the Presley family lived near one another and grew up in the same area before Elvis was the phenomenon he became. The families knew each other well. Elvis was a bit of jokester or clown and he also loved making people happy. His American Southern Roots, mannerisms and genuine respect for others endeared him to his audience. It’s funny watching him because you’re seeing the genuine article, nothing forced or pretentious, just a good old boy with incredible talent and charisma.
Well, as my neighbor, Elvis and two bodyguards came at me with their guns drawn from about 300 yards away! He looked like a swaying bull coming at me; the street lamp caught his enormous belt buckle flash. I’ve never, ever been so scared. This was the early ‘70s; I was quite young. Long story, but he was a great neighbor.
Great analysis...notice how he says "We appreciate all the success you've made US have". He was always so humble and i think he unknowingly endeared himself to people. Incredible also to think that in those daye there were no TH-cam videos to learn from, he flunked music at school, never went to stage school or performing arts like many artists nowadays have...he just was naturally the best performer the world has ever seen imo and i think that authenticity is part of his longevity and success. He literally came from poverty but with parents who backed him all the way and from probably the best place geographically to come from in terms of musical heritage. ❤
So young, bashful and a little innocent. He changed quickly. I saw this performance in real time, he was called the "Hillbilly Cat' when he first started, as he was very country. He was banned by my dad who thought he was way to sexual and when the women screamed he said, "Oh for heaven sake". He later came to like Elvis after he went into the army, and when he heard his famous gospel music which is where he really started. He was a generous man, who has been so misunderstood. He loved his fans, and was very spiritual. He was so poor, when he finally bought the Mansion "Graceland" he moved almost all his poor country relatives and friends on the grounds. When he died it was said that he had over 100 people on his payroll, and even though sick he didn't want to let his fans or his people down. Elvis was greater than you know.
This is why Elvis was so endearing to us, his fans. He was so different….so gorgeous, so talented and yet humble. I remember this so well and I was 11 years old at the time. He completely changed the entertainment and musical landscape. He wasn’t perfect in later years but he was a good man and gave countless millions to people, many of him he didn’t even know. He had a huge heart but yes he was a victim of greedy people who took advantage of him, including his own manager. I still listen to his music and saw the Elvis movie many times. What other entertainer is still talked about to the extent he is almost 50 years after his death. Miss you Elvis. 💔💔💔🇨🇦
Another articulate, cogent, educational analysis. Fil has the ability to notice little "bits" that most people wouldn't notice. Great job Fil. Spot on as usual.
Thanks for this interesting analysis, Fil! You pointed out so many things-the way Elvis eyed and interacted with the audience, his distinct style of warbling and humming while singing. Elvis was one of a kind. You also did a great job imitating his voice while demonstrating his special techniques!
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Loved seeing Elvis in the very early years of his career. Also loved your Elvis imitation! He was so natural in this video. I believe the best artists are the ones that can and did make a connection with their fans in the audience. Enjoyed this one a lot along with your analysis! Thanks much!
Elvis Presley was a dichotomy in every aspect of his life. He had so many caveats to his personality it was almost like witnessing multiple people in one body. He was fascinating in all he did and the charisma and ability to connect with everyone was incredible. His uniqueness is why he's still talked about 47 years beyond his death. He was a master as an artist and creating the desired effect. Vicki
This is a beautiful video of Elvis before Tom Parker stifled him. Elvis was polite, sweet, funny, clever, goofy, and talented beyond belief. In an older interview with Priscilla she said that Elvis was afraid he would be forgotten if he stopped performing. He truly never understood his popularity no matter who told him he was going to be legendary for a very, very long time after he was gone. Is there any doubt that people will listen to him 100 years from now? 200? More? Wonderful breakdown of this older video of Elvis, @WingsOfPegasus !
Col Tom Parker was a snake oil salesman who tried to dominate Elvis’ natural abilities. What a sad day it was when Parker got his fangs into Elvis’ life.
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Mel Torme, when in his eighties, said in an interview with Bob Costas that the one singer he always aspired to sing as well as was Elvis Presley. Of course, Bob was surprised and asked why that was. Mel replied that Elvis had the ability to express emotion better than any singer he knew of. Wow! I began listening to Elvis seriously after hearing that from the great Mel Torme!
That's very true. Elvis Presley was able to transmit emotions. That makes ypu feel connected with him, or rather, mankind. That's why Elvis' singing can positiveley influence your emotions. Elvis' singing comforted me and soothed me. Elvis was very good at expressing emotions because he was highly sensitive and very empathic. His girlfriend Sheila Caan said that Elvis knew how she felt before she knew herself.
He makes me smile and this song has always been a favorite. I am 73 and have been a fan since Elvis’s career began. My mom broke her hip, after dancing to Jailhouse Rock! My dad teased her for decades…Great analysis, Fil. Your insights are amazing. Thank you.❤
Thank you Fil that was GREAT! In 1956 when Elvis skyrocketed to fame I was 5 yrs old. But I ALWAYS knew about Elvis even in those days because I had older siblings who were fans. Elvis TRULY was one of the best entertainers of all time!
As an entertainer you would know what is expected of you on stage and how you are offstage. He was 6’2”, handsome, and is 21 or 22 here. He was born in 1935 and went from an atypical teenage boy to a man who changed the world of music 🎶 He never dressed like others, and was truly different. RIP forever to the King of Rock.
Elvis was according to military records 6 ft. His civilian medical records put him at 5’ 11’. Doesn’t matter really but from a plethora of material I’ve read, his 5’ 11’ seems to be the dominant figure. If you’ll source the question it will tell you. His father Vernon was 6ft. Saw him twice in concert, back 74 & 75 in San Bernardino. I’ve been to so many concerts in my life, you name it! Nobody ever had greater stage presence in my opinion, than Presley. True Gift honestly.
Have you ever seen the movie "When Elvis Met Nixon" - you might find it on TH-cam. Wildly entertaining true story about what the title suggests but there is a scene when one of his friends tells him what the Beatles said about him and he had no idea they respected him so much.
Elvis was very natural- he had not been groomed. If you read what Millie Kirkham said about him- she had recorded Blue Christmas with him as a back up singer along with the Jordanaires in Hollywood with Elvis in September 1957 and it is clear from her comments that he was down to earth and a kind individual.
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Brenda Lee was asked the "What was Elvis really like?" question. She met him early on as a child performer, knew him for the rest of his life. She said that he was very quiet and polite. A "southern gentlemen" you might say.
I've always loved the way he engages you before, during & after performing! He seems all at once to be insecure, charming, vulnerable, charismatic & humorous....humble...so many adjectives! Lol It felt like he was singing to you! I'm probably not explaining it very well...🤔 😂
Hi Fil, Elvis had such an incandescent performance presence. Such a gifted and talented artist who defied musical boundaries and always gave his all to his music. He was one of a kind and his light will never fade. You did a brilliant job breaking down and highlighting this great performance. Gone all too soon, but so fondly remembered by his many fans! You Are The Best! Love You, Debbie☮️
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Remarkable how ALL the genres of music that came out of the poor American South in the United States during the early 20th century. Blues, Jazz, Ragtime,Country, Bluegrass, HillBilly, Folk,Southern Gospel, Western,Honky Tonk, Rock & Roll, Rag, Western Swing,R&B, Delta Blues, Rockabilly, etc This is what America had to offer the world. So, of, course the ppl behind the music had to be extremely talented , unique, charismatic, hard working, driven & have personality plus to pull it off. Elvis shows you how it is done to perfection!
Elvis is the king of music period!!! He had the looks the style the deliverance of a special one-of-a-kind sound that no one will ever be able to match it come close too. How much we still need him today would love to be going to see him in concert now.🎉🎉🎉 Please keep doing Elvis videos and showing the yonger Elvis fans how great it was and still is as performer
He was a great performer and a very nice man. When he was performing at the Hilton hotel in LAS Vegas NV, he would have one of his men come to our Mexican restaurant and order alot of food for his people that was with him and him self. He would leave a very large tip and thank everyone for their services Like I said he was a very nice man who tried to make you happy. ❤❤❤❤❤
This is exactly how he was. A country boy, ex truck driver, poor and he loved his mother. He knows he is great looking and thinks it is funny how women react. You nailed it.
He was an awe shucks ma’am all the time. He was a great performer, was drafted to the army and truly was an American. I saw him live and he worked his audience well.
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This video is the best analysis of Elvis' persona that I've seen to date. You really did a great job on understanding how he connected to the audience and fans. Thanks for putting this video together. Very insightful.
Elvis Presley had such a stage presence. He truly appreciated his fans. He had a great sense of humor and as you pointed out was genuine and humble as well. That was a great performance from The Ed Sullivan Show. Your analysis and vocals were so enjoyable to watch I was smiling from ear to ear! 😊🎸🎵
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@@barbarabrewer7086 You are so wrong. A ten year old is even more sensitive to seeing vulnerability -- especially in a performer who is ususally a person who displays none.
Elvis and my Uncle Warren, (also a musician) were friends in Humes High School in Memphis, TN. My mother and grandmother said that Elvis was polite and well-mannered. He visited a few years after he became famous. He was just as polite as he'd been when he was a teen.
Elvis Presley, "The King of Rock an Roll", was a very talented young man. He was a truck driver, served in the Army, starred in movies, was an incredible singer, and boy, could he move that body while performing on stage! He had a beautiful, strong voice and sung a variety of genre songs: Rock, country, gospel, etc... Thank you Fil for another amazing analysis! Rock!
King of Rock and Roll -- sure. But once, during a concert, some of his fans unfurled a banner that said, "Elvis is king!" He stopped in the middle of his song and told them that there was only ONE king -- Jesus. That shows what sort of person Elvis was. I don't think any other performer would have done that. (Though I don't think there have been many performers who would have gotten a chance. The only other singer I can think of who was called a "king" was Roy Acuff. And HIS fans would never have brought a banner into a concert.)
My Uncle worked on Elvis Presley's vehicle in Germany. When my Uncle was finished with his vehicle, he yelled out 'PRESLEY'. and Elvis walked up. My Uncle looked at him, recognised him, and asked 'You him?' Yes, replied Elvis.
Exactly! Elvis was, in fact, very shy in his early days, except when he was actually singing. I grew up in Memphis, as did my mother, who was good friends with Elvis' Aunt Delta. Delta told my mother (and I) how shy and quiet he was while growing up, but that he changed as he got older. Elvis was sheltered by his mother as long as she was alive, and as a result, not as vocal as he might otherwise have been. After she died, and he got out of the Army, he opened up quite a bit and became much more self-assured in his everyday interactions.
Great video! I am 34, and i have been a big Elvis fan for 20 years now. Elvis is the biggest idol that ever walked this planet. I wish i could travel in time and see his shows.
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This brings back so many memories...playing Elvis records on my record player in my bedroom when I was around 7 or 8...fell so in love with Elvis. Heartbreaking that his life ended so terribly. Thank you so much for sharing so many great music videos....your appreciation of so many talented singers makes me smile! And I love the way you enjoy them!
A little bit if trivia: I read that Elvis said his girlfriend (at that time) made the vest he was wearing. It had been her gift to him (Christmas or birthday).
My fave artist ever, it may be difficult for some people to realize how big he was. How many artists including the Beatles were motivated by him. The greatest imho. Thanks Fil
John Lennon once said to Mimi why couldn’t god have made me Elvis Presley to which she replied because he was saving you to be John Lennon. One of my favourite quotes ever
So true, he changed the tone of the 50s music from boring slow music to lively rock and roll. I liked him instantly the first time I saw him on our neighbor's old snowy black and while tv when I was 12 yr. old, and have been my only celebrity idol ever since.
John Lennon was an arrogant person and not very educated and not worth quoting just because he has notoriety because without the blues there would have been no Elvis.
This analysis video was so pleasing to watch. I was smiling all the way through this. He was so special and unique, he knew how to get his audience fully involved in his performances. Thank you Fil for sharing this analysis and making us smile....Thank you....thank you very much.
Hey Fil So glad you covered Elvis again...I can tell by watching you you love him. Did you know? The way he sings the word ''Telephone'' is him impersonating Jackie Wilson singing ''Don't Be Cruel'' when he saw him in Las Vegas the previous year? You can hear Elvis telling the story on ''The Million Dollar Quartet'' recording in the Sun Studio December 4th 1956. I enjoyed this video...I will recommend it on my LIVE Elvis show this Sunday. Thanks again Fil Steve
Love it when you analyse Elvis! Some of his sixties ballads are so interesting, the colour in his vocals is remarkable. He produces a sweet, controlled whisper in his very high range to belting out in an almost operatic voice within the same phrase. ‘It’s now or never’ or ‘There’s always me’ are great examples. It’s just such a shame that a lot of these songs were never performed on stage and recorded.
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Elvis did a few times IT´S NOW OR NEVER ... even playing the Gretsch Country Gentleman standing in early 1970 and sitting at the piano as well ... early 1970 live on stage ... great great great moments! I am sooo said about the not-recording-thing of I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU ... the world would even more adore Elvis, if we would have Dollys super song performed by Elvis! ♥
I gotta tell you, Elvis was one of the best singers that ever walked this planet, he brought the music industry Rock and Roll (I am aware that there were other Rock n Roll artists, but Elvis is the most famous) I was introduced to Elvis in 2016 by a family member and I've always felt a connection to him ever since. It's been 45 years since he died, and he's still remembered by everyone who loves him. (one of those being me 😊)
I was very very young when Elvis first became popular, but I do remember my older sister and friends being crazy about Elvis. This was enjoyable to watch, he was so sweet, so funny, and so talented. I do love his music, and love watching videos of him on youtube. I think he was just pure natural talent. Have you seen him dancing in his Jail house rock video? Gosh it's fun to watch. Thank you, I enjoyed this very much.
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Elvis es un milagro en la tierra no hay una explicación tal qué pueda describir su " Presencia, carisma, sensualidad, sensibilidad, belleza,misterio y su MARAVILLOSA VOZ " gracias Dios por ésta creación.
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Such expression with his vocal performances leaves little doubt he was a bonafide artist in the truest sense of the word. All the things you pointed out are so different than his studio recording. It is not doubt that he could record a song 10 times and have 10 totally unique takes of the song while giving you so many things to hang on to like the drawls, hiccups, growls, whispers, and exaggerated phrasing he used. He was really in his feels on this performance. All of those early artists that were teenagers watching Elvis during these early years were fortunate to have all that musical knowledge hit them in one place. Elvis had to really earn it the hard way. Great analysis as always!
Your analysis is excellent, top notch to say the least, you immediately captured how shy Elvis is as he speaks and how he completely changes when singing, also as a great performer he knows very well how to please his audience not only singing but also with a smile or a pause, I think he could have gone several minutes without saying a word and still the audience would've been fascinated. That was one of the many shows that decided to cut Elvis in half, refusing to broadcast his leg movements through a TV program for being 'according to them'... devilish 🤦♀️
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It seems to me that Elvis was basically shy but his newfound fame and the effect that he had on his fans amused .surprised him and he seemed to be learning how to use those little gestures, looks etc to get a reaction but without taking himself too seriously , you can see this even in his maturer years where he has mastered that skill but still doing it very tongue in cheek
This clip never ceases to amaze and impress me....... There so many facets to look at in this one performance! He was still young and strong enough to bare the crushing weight of the fame he was forced to deal with. His vocal talent was so natural, he hardly had to even think about it, and that freed him up to goof around if he felt like it. This clip was obviously filmed after the decision was made to shoot him above the waist. I suppose I can't fault them too much for that since his influence on an audience was so strong. He was showing quite a bit of restraint here, and that little flourish at the end easily proved that, if he chose to, he could have caused that room to explode! It's rather mind boggling..........
My best friend and I watched this live on the Sullivan show. We were giddy teenagers and screamed when he started singing. My granddaddy walked through the room and seeing him called him "the son of the devil!" We loved him regardless and have for all these years. The old people couldn't stand him( they were used to Perry Como or Frank Sinatra.). I'm 78 now and love him still.
Elvis had such a quiet and humble way about him. He seemed to be a polite and well-mannered young man who was blessed with a natural talent. He definitely had a sense of humor and a great deal of charisma. Fil, good catch with his eye contact and the pauses in his speech. I agree he was already a showman at twenty-two and used these techniques to connect with his audience. Thanks, Fil, for this fun and interesting analysis!
Part of Elvis' speaking style, comes from the old days, when people would entertain one another by telling funny and/or interesting stories. Story telling was a common art form among ordinary people, in the days before so much media was available at one's fingertips. Also in America, the Deep South is the main region as far as having an ingrained, great sense of humor, & Elvis is from the Deep South.
Yes. His speaking style is characteristically Southern, IMO. Some of the cadences and odd pauses that Fil points out remind me of old-time Gospel preachers.
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I absolutely love this version of this song. From Scotty’s gentle picking, and the build up to the powerful finish. The Jordanaires sound great here too. Elvis at his very best. Thanks for this video.
God not only blessed Elvis Presley that he gave him a double dose. I don't know how it was in other parts of the world but when Elvis died it was dark days in the South. No matter how famous he got we always considered him and still do one of us he represented us proud. I love watching your show by the way and I love to hear you sing .❤️🙏🇺🇸 to all y'all Elvis fans
This was when Elvis was just getting started and you can be sure Ed Sullivan made it clear to him there would be none of his gyrations on stage.. He sort of snuck in a few moves towards the end of his performance though and looked like a kid getting away with something. Thanks for the video and great analysis.....
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After much study on the man, he could be the kindest, most loving, caring generous soul, or he could go 180 degrees the opposite. Mostly the former, though, by a long shot.
Always my favorite version on this song, from his last 1950's TV appearance (1/6/57), two days shy of his 22nd BD. What a crazy 21st year that was for him! This version is also very unique as he added a lot of the things you caught. Not only a part of who he was, but he was also influenced by other artists and would learn from them. This version, evidenced by the Million Dollar Quartet session from 12/4/56, was heavily influenced by Jackie Wilson. This Ed Sullivan show was also the one that was filmed only from the waist up. Not only is he making contact with the live audience, but he has added these things to help the TV audience to be engaged. We get to see a lot more of His personality through this performance instead of the focus being on his physical movements. I very much appreciated this analysis! Extrovert versus introvert, teenage rebel versus his humble mannerisms, etc. Almost like a universal appeal to him.
I like that you brought up the Million Dollar Quartet version of this song. You hear Elvis tell the other guys the story of seeing Jackie Wilson do Don't Be Cruel and how he said 'telee-phone' -- and that's how Elvis sang it here, obviously a shoutout to Jackie. Little details like that make this such an interesting performance.
Yes, telee-phone and the grand ending has Jackie all over it! When Elvis was asked about Jackie being the black Elvis Presley, he responded by saying he was the white Jackie Wilson!
I think Elvis thought of Jackie W. as the greatest entertainer of all time. In the video of "Return to Sender" Jackie Wilson is sitting in the audience out of sight of the camera. I think he's doing some of Jackie's moves and that's why you see Elvis sometimes smiling during the song. They were great friends. Elvis paid for all of Jackie W's hospital billls up until the day of his passing. I think it was MJ that paid for his funeral.
This is one of my favorite Elvis reactions ever. I think one of the main things missing in many Elvis performance analyses, is the evolution of his stage presence. I would say in many of his earliest TV appearances, he seems hesitant, and amused by different reactions from the audience. At times he appears to test their reaction. It would be great if you could do reactions like this on some of his other performances. Thanks for sharing!
Maybe another even earlier appearance, or some of his screen performances over the years. Of course, even though he was supposedly so nervous, the 68 special has a lot to analyze..then the early 70’s, and “Aloha” broadcast. So much changed over his career! Thanks again.
Oh Fil what a wonderful analysis.👏 I sure wish you would sing an Elvis song Fil, matter of fact I would like to request you do. :)) Wouldn't us wingers love that. 😁 Elvis was ths total package. He had the talent, the voice, the boyish charm, the smile, the good looks, the sweet personalty. Omg Elvis was truly blessed, one of a kind. I think two of the greatest songs he ever sang was 'Home Is Where The Heart Is' and 'Can't Help Falling In Love'. ❤
Unlike most women in my generation, I was never a huge Elvis fan. I did love several of his soulful ballad type song such as "In The Ghetto"(which STILL brings me to tears), "Kentucky Rain" and "Don't Cry Daddy" but never a huge fan beyond those. That said, I really enjoyed this analysis of his personality, especially given his age here. If you've not seen it, pull up the 1968 television special coined "Comeback" video. It's really great, especially when he's in the circular center stage. It's great! PS: Nice imitation of Elvis Fil. 😉
I can identify with this completely. I've been a DJ for over 30 years, and I have always been a very shy person. However, when I get into the performance I become someone else - the audience does that to you. It's as if your confidence is fed by their reaction and response to what you're playing. I'll always be that shy guy in real life, but on stage I can be a totally different person!
He was the greatest singer entertainer there ever was. His personality coupled with his delivery, look and voice is second to no one! Everyone alive when he passed away remembers exactly where they were when they heard the news. A singer could learn volumes by listening to the way he used his voice. A living legend in his own time and 46 years later still being listened to! Incredible!
I was 5 years old and I remember! Every adult I knew was talking about it and a few of them actually cried. I thought it was someone they all knew. Literally all of them were upset. That’s how big Elvis was.
Well done Fil I think you nailed it ! Another great video. You have a great understanding not only of the music but the times 1950s.I think people talked slower naturally in 1950s.I may be wrong but I think lots of performers nowadays go to classes to learn stage craft etc. That is why lots of todays performers are similar. Elvis Presley learnt his craft naturally. In the beginning He was not polished just natural and that is what made him unique.
Yes, I've always thought vocal training ruined Linda Ronstadt's singing during much of the 1970s. She sounds so natural and sincere on "Different Drum", but gradually gets more strident and forced with each record after that. All she ever needed to do was be herself.
Elvis was quite a shy man which people found it quite hard to believe and would also begin to stutter occasionally.....he was at ease when he walked on a stage and started singing....as he said the image is one thing and the human being is another...nice review
He just had IT - intelligence and an innate ability to connect to people, combined with talent, looks, charisma, goodness and humour - he had it all. 😇
Hi Fil, A little bit of background info about this performance. This performance is known as "from the waist up". The first time Elvis was at the Ed Sullivan show he caused a little bit of commotion because of his movements in there. Some TV audience complained for this performance being too "extravagant" or even vulgar for the show. So Ed Sullivan agreed with Elvis for the next show to be filmed from the wait up and for him to compose a little with his movements. Elvis agreed (probably not really voluntary) to do this performance on these terms. But at the end of the song he felt that he needed to be true to his show and that explains why he moved like that and disappeared fast from that stage. About his personality; Elvis was a shy southern boy at the time but knew very well how to use his charms. I agree with you that he was introvert on speaking in public but very extrovert on his singing performances. He was confident then. That is also the reason why he missed the live shows so much. He was born to sing live and interact with his audience. This was more the case in his 1970's shows.
It was almost as much fun watching your reaction to Elvis, as it was seeing and hearing the King himself. Yet another entertaining, insightful and engaging video, as usual, Fil. And it's fun to see Elvis in 1957, since I was born in 1957, and in fact, "Jailhouse Rock" was the #1 song in the US the day I was born. That, plus my mother loved Elvis, so I have a baked-in connection to his music. Keep 'em coming, Fil! Rock!
They would only show him from the waist up - well, really from the chest up - but he did that thing at the end with his hand. Almost like a little bit of a rebellion. I had the honor of seeing him in concert in 1976. It was towards the end, but still I GOT TO SEE ELVIS!
have seen and heard about people who' music brings out a different personality I understand actors quiet often does the same thing that is the great Jordanairs in the back ground. I know you are not into Gospel music but this is something that came out quite often in the older southern gospel music genre. also he had that southern accent funny thing is that you never had problems understanding his words which is more than I can say for a lot of singers
Just a quick note, this was the third and final performance on Ed Sullivan's show and (contrary to urban legend) was the only show filmed from the waist up.
Great video. I watch and listen to Elvis all the time. Watching his interviews or him speaking on the stage was remarkably different then his performances. His interviews are humble, sometimes a bit of stammering and self conscious. That’s what I believe made him so beloved. Then you watch him perform, move like a jackhammer from 68-72 & it’s hard to believe he shows such confidence. Plus he had terrible stage fright. Once he’d get into his 3rd song he relaxed and was so extroverted. Many performers seemed shy behind the scenes and then were terrific when they performed. His dichotomy was partly what makes him so interesting to this day. The Anniversary of his death is the 16th of this month and it will be 46 years & he still sells billions of records. I learned a lot about his vocals from you because his voice is so unusual. It’s a mix of perfection, sounds, grunts, noises and great pitch. Singing Bridge Over Troubled Water live in 1970 is phenomenal. I’ve seen reactors on U tube get brought to tears by him & they’ll say, I never knew Elvis could sing like that. It’s because they thought of him as singing Hound Dog etc. I just saw Reinventing Elvis:68 Comeback Special. It was a sight to behold on the big screen. A gigantic Elvis clad in black leather with that rawness in his voice, gyrating and profusely sweating was enough to make all the women in the theater pass out. 😂😂😂❤❤
My god, Fil,there is just NOTHING that you don't pick up about a performance OR a performer! But it has been claimed that Elvis observed what things worked and what didn't, and so he did the things that worked. This is a fascinating performance I've never seen before.
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Elvis was a decent person who realized that on his own, he might have made a few dollars a day working as a truck driver or out in the fields around Tupelo. He realized that his audience was what paid the bills and would eventually build Graceland. Yes, he had tremendous talent. But he was also decent enough to have humility. He realized that talent is not enough. Plenty of talented people end up on the bottom of the heap. Elvis realized this, and he realized that what he had was special. That shows in his interaction with the audience. Personally, I think it was because of his Christian upbringing. Elvis knew his talent, and the opportunity he had was a gift from God. He knew that no matter how big he got in show business, he was no better than the members of his audience in the eyes of the Lord. I think Elvis really appreciated the gifts God gave him. I think that's what we're seeing in this video.
Elvis inspired many of the great artists who've inspired me. From 1955 - 1958 Elvis was the coolest dude on the planet. The performances from those years were monumental. This cat was cool and red hot, all at the same time. I loved his humility in the early stages of his career. A lot of tongue-in-cheek stuff going on there. Confident, yet shy and not taking himself all that seriously. Thanks again Fil for appreciating another legend. BTW love your bands tee shirt in the style of With The Beatles. Even got the similar T from the logo. Yet another musician influenced by the Fabs. I've seen you wear the shirt before but I always forget to comment 👌👍
The great late Elvis. He didn’t quite invent Rock’n Roll but he surely was the white country boy who made it worldwide. Wouldn’t have been possible without his seemingly humble personality combined with his flamboyant showmanship. I think it’s hard for most people today - after decades of rock music - to understand what courage that took at the time. Elvis surely was a natural showman like he was almost born for this task.
This performance was heavily influenced by Jackie Wilson who Elvis saw perform this song with Billy Ward and The Dominioes a few month prior to this show. Elvis raves about the then unknown Wilson's interpretation during the famous Million Dollar Quartet session from four weeks earlier and says he wished he'd recorded it that way himself. So he delivers the word "telephone" like Wilson did and injects more drama at the end as Wilson did. And I may be wrong but the funny mmmmnnn halfway through may have been another Wilson affectation. So this performance is a kind of homage to Jackie Wilson, something he would also do five years later when he lovingly mimicked JWs dance moves during the filming of Return To Sender for the movie Girls Girls Girls in 1962. Love these videos Phil.
Jackie Wilson was Mr. Excitement. What a great tribute Elvis gave to Jackie. Seen Jackie many years ago live in NJ. Yes, I’m that old! He was so good. He was also the artist who inspired Michael Jackson. Such a talent. RIP Jackie & Elvis
My mum had a double lp (33-there were loads of tracks) of his greatest hits, and my sister and I used to play it all the time. I'm 35 now and seeing this crowd work, I understand why he was the King, his shyness is almost akin to K-pop stars. I can see why all the girls loved him. Wooden heart was my favourite. I remember trying to learn the foreign words 😊
Elvis is a 22 year old in this tv appearance. Most 22 year olds are still playing on their phones or hiding in their rooms. Or perhaps just starting their first job. Contrast. Elvis is already a REBEL. Arranging not only the MUSIC GENRES, which no one EVER was better than Presley at this, but the AUDIENCE. It was a YOUTH REVOLUTION in the 50s. YOUTH vs the ELDERS. He is several years away from the civil rights movement, which was ALSO a YOUTH MOVEMENT. Elvis became the YOUTH ICON of that generation to a level UNHEARD OF BEFORE or AFTER. Not even Michael Jackson at his best was able to garner the ADULATION AND THE HEAT. Elvis dealt with death threats and any business that let his music play were in line to be boycotted or threatened with physical violence. Especially restaurants and clubs with jukeboxes. WHY? Older white elites of the day didn't want to see the spread of Rock n Roll because they considered it black music. Elvis had to win BOTH PRO and ANTI-Presley fans over in order for R&R to make it out of the '50s without people going to jail or worse. It was LITERALLY that bad. So when Elvis got to TV his music was geared to the YOUNG GENERATION, but his PERSONALITY was also irresistible to EVERYONE, even the elders that wanted him imprisoned, dead, or just OFF THE AIR. And with Elvis it was ALL NATURAL. He was a Southern Gentleman and treated EVERYONE with the same respect. He was the polar OPPOSITE of racist and was a MEMBER of several black churches in segregated areas and times. VERY DANGEROUS TIMES. JFK and RFK was ASSASSINATED for far less in the 60s. Guys like MLK, ELVIS, and MALCOLM X had VERY different visions of HOW to bring people together. Elvis spoke ONLY through his music and stayed AWAY from political conversations of the day. So as a YOUNG MAN here... he's just 2 years in the business. INSANE how much NATURAL CONTROL he had over an audience at such a young age. GOD GIFTED supernova of talent. You cant TEACH everything that Elvis had. We can just listen, watch and TRY to learn.
I was best friends with two actresses who worked with Elvis in Hollywood, and both of them told me he was one of the warmest, nicest people they had ever met. They both said he was a "country gentleman" who treated them and the rest of the cast on the movies with respect. This was back in the mid-sixties. They had nothing bad to say about him, only that he got in with the wrong crowd who just took advantage of their situation and didn't look out for him -- only for themselves.
A few short excerpts from the (unpublished) memoirs of one of my friends. I wrote it with her, but she passed away just before it was due to come out:
"It was fascinating watching Elvis on the set. Norman [Taurog, the director] [would tell him, 'Okay, Elvis, we need to have you do such-and-such in this shot.' And Elvis would sort of humorously mumble, 'Aaahhh... I don’t know if I wanna do that…' He loved to joke around, helping to keep everything loose, as he’d then add, 'Well, I’ll do it if you want me to do it...' He was funny and great to all the girls. Norman didn’t have much of a sense of humor, but the two of them worked together so wonderfully. I’d see them talking off in the corner, going over what Elvis would be doing in each scene, and then Elvis would go out and do it. I think there was a mutual respect between them. Norman knew what he wanted from Elvis, and Elvis gave it to him. I think Elvis felt very secure with Norman and trusted that Norman’s direction would lead him in the right area. That was probably important because I’m not sure Elvis ever really believed in himself as an actor. He was much better than they let him be in the formula films he starred in. I still remember what it felt like being next to him. There was something so powerful that seemed to radiate from him. He had that magnetism. It wasn’t anything sexual. I didn’t have any feelings like that for him. I found him so easy to work with, and it was a really smooth shoot. Elvis just couldn’t have been more wonderful."
"It was incredible watching them film the song sequences. First, Elvis’ stand-in would get up on the set and go through all the motions and every single step while the song played. Then, Elvis would take over and they’d do the playback again and he’d lip-synch, but he did it to perfection. I actually think he was a perfectionist. Whether for a film’s soundtrack or for an album, he would record his songs over and over to get them absolutely right, just like Sinatra. I understand that he did a lot of work off-camera with his accompanist, and as a result, Elvis never had to do any of his singing scenes twice. Norman didn’t have to direct any of these sequences, as they had already been choreographed in advance. Elvis knew how to make all the right physical moves during these scenes. It wasn’t just his singing that made him stand apart from the rest. He had it all."
"There were just so many guys around Elvis most of the time we were on the set. His hangers-on, I called them. I wouldn’t be surprised if these sycophants might have been responsible for a lot of the bad things that eventually happened to him. Elvis would buy them anything, including cars. There was no hint of drug use or anything like that when we were filming, but I think in later years, those hangers-on liked to keep Elvis kind of doped-up so he’d keep doing things for them. He had bought a green Cadillac for his girlfriend at the time, and she drove it onto the stage. I don’t know how she ever managed to do that, but Elvis was furious about it. That was the only time I saw him upset the entire time we were on the set. Everyone was talking about it."
@@randalllee5400fantastic. Would have loved to read the completed works
@@Elvista Yeah, it got tied up in legal matters and was never released. Maybe one of these days it'll come out.
I hope it does get released. I would love to read it.
Wonderful story. I dated someone who’s mother had been invited to a dinner party that Elvis was attending. The mother told me that Elvis would stand whenever a woman entered the room. You are right, he was a genuine 100% good old fashioned gentleman. He was humble and thoughtful.
His charisma was magnetic. He had a mixture of talent, nerves and good timing. The audience would have been happy if he didn’t sing a song. They were just happy to see him. It’s been almost 46 years since his death and he is still one of the most recognizable faces and voices of all time.
Exactly - charisma - either you have or you don't.
yes, brandicarson, I agree with you, he was the most kindly man that I wish I had met in my life, besides being the most wonderful talent I have been listening to for 65years! From Argentina 💓👍
I see. It's a good thing we have you here to tell us.
@@erepsekahs thank you, my friend! we Elvis fans are friends all over the world, aren't we?
Off the charts charisma...
You really catch the duality of Elvis's public persona which speaks to his personality: That shy humility mixed the the confident, playful and flirtatious performer.
Yor description of Elvis and his warbling singing style is spot on. I heard hints of Roy Orbison in Presly' s style. I just realized that as you were mimicking the song in the video. Also, if you watch the video of Andy Caughman impersonating Elvis , you definitely hear the Elvis on the video. I heard somewhere that Elvis was fond of Caughmans version. As usual Great analysis!
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Apt description, my friend. 😎👍
Beautifully put.
This guy was the whole package -- the face, the killer smile, the physique, the sound, the style, the personality and a strange mixture of cockiness with humility. Contrast him with the guys in back. He was really different.
You had the most beautiful face I've ever saw and I was 11 at the time I'm 76 now still looking There will never be another one like him I miss him
And warmth, kindness, respect. He really was too good for this world. Don't we all just wish we could've taken care of him & saved him?❤️
Elvis the pelvis. He was gone way too soon. He should have keep going on like Mic and Kieth did.
That's a good point a mixture of cockiness and humility. I never got the elvis was shy thing. He seemed like someone that would talk to anyone
And look at the clothes. They have on a traditional sports coat and tie. He has on a velvet shirt with billowy sleeves and a lamé vest. LOL. Wow, he was different.
As usual, you’re spot on Fil. I’ve written in a prior comment, my family and the Presley family lived near one another and grew up in the same area before Elvis was the phenomenon he became. The families knew each other well. Elvis was a bit of jokester or clown and he also loved making people happy. His American Southern Roots, mannerisms and genuine respect for others endeared him to his audience. It’s funny watching him because you’re seeing the genuine article, nothing forced or pretentious, just a good old boy with incredible talent and charisma.
Absolutely the KING of ROCK 'N ROLL!!!
He wasn’t a clown but definitely a wonderful man with amazing humor and he loved making people happy, I wish he could have made himself happy too…
Well, as my neighbor, Elvis and two bodyguards came at me with their guns drawn from about 300 yards away! He looked like a swaying bull coming at me; the street lamp caught his enormous belt buckle flash. I’ve never, ever been so scared. This was the early ‘70s; I was quite young. Long story, but he was a great neighbor.
@@ardentynekent2099 Cool story, bro.
Great analysis...notice how he says "We appreciate all the success you've made US have". He was always so humble and i think he unknowingly endeared himself to people. Incredible also to think that in those daye there were no TH-cam videos to learn from, he flunked music at school, never went to stage school or performing arts like many artists nowadays have...he just was naturally the best performer the world has ever seen imo and i think that authenticity is part of his longevity and success. He literally came from poverty but with parents who backed him all the way and from probably the best place geographically to come from in terms of musical heritage. ❤
So young, bashful and a little innocent. He changed quickly. I saw this performance in real time, he was called the "Hillbilly Cat' when he first started, as he was very country. He was banned by my dad who thought he was way to sexual and when the women screamed he said, "Oh for heaven sake". He later came to like Elvis after he went into the army, and when he heard his famous gospel music which is where he really started. He was a generous man, who has been so misunderstood. He loved his fans, and was very spiritual. He was so poor, when he finally bought the Mansion "Graceland" he moved almost all his poor country relatives and friends on the grounds. When he died it was said that he had over 100 people on his payroll, and even though sick he didn't want to let his fans or his people down. Elvis was greater than you know.
This is why Elvis was so endearing to us, his fans. He was so different….so gorgeous, so talented and yet humble. I remember this so well and I was 11 years old at the time. He completely changed the entertainment and musical landscape. He wasn’t perfect in later years but he was a good man and gave countless millions to people, many of him he didn’t even know. He had a huge heart but yes he was a victim of greedy people who took advantage of him, including his own manager. I still listen to his music and saw the Elvis movie many times. What other entertainer is still talked about to the extent he is almost 50 years after his death. Miss you Elvis. 💔💔💔🇨🇦
HE WAS PERFECT RIGHT TO THE END OF HIS DAYS.
He knew what the fans wanted and he gave every bit to us!
Another articulate, cogent, educational analysis. Fil has the ability to notice little "bits" that most people wouldn't notice.
Great job Fil. Spot on as usual.
Thanks for this interesting analysis, Fil! You pointed out so many things-the way Elvis eyed and interacted with the audience, his distinct style of warbling and humming while singing. Elvis was one of a kind. You also did a great job imitating his voice while demonstrating his special techniques!
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Loved seeing Elvis in the very early years of his career. Also loved your Elvis imitation! He was so natural in this video. I believe the best artists are the ones that can and did make a connection with their fans in the audience. Enjoyed this one a lot along with your analysis! Thanks much!
Elvis Presley was a dichotomy in every aspect of his life. He had so many caveats to his personality it was almost like witnessing multiple people in one body. He was fascinating in all he did and the charisma and ability to connect with everyone was incredible. His uniqueness is why he's still talked about 47 years beyond his death. He was a master as an artist and creating the desired effect. Vicki
This is a beautiful video of Elvis before Tom Parker stifled him. Elvis was polite, sweet, funny, clever, goofy, and talented beyond belief. In an older interview with Priscilla she said that Elvis was afraid he would be forgotten if he stopped performing. He truly never understood his popularity no matter who told him he was going to be legendary for a very, very long time after he was gone. Is there any doubt that people will listen to him 100 years from now? 200? More? Wonderful breakdown of this older video of Elvis, @WingsOfPegasus !
And he definitely wasn’t hard to look at. LOL
Col Tom Parker was a snake oil salesman who tried to dominate Elvis’ natural abilities. What a sad day it was when Parker got his fangs into Elvis’ life.
@@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore I agree with you. Elvis had so much more talent and Parker denied Elvis sharing that with the world.
@@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore if it wasn't for the colonel, you wouldn't know who Elvis was.
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Mel Torme, when in his eighties, said in an interview with Bob Costas that the one singer he always aspired to sing as well as was Elvis Presley. Of course, Bob was surprised and asked why that was. Mel replied that Elvis had the ability to express emotion better than any singer he knew of.
Wow! I began listening to Elvis seriously after hearing that from the great Mel Torme!
That's very true. Elvis Presley was able to transmit emotions. That makes ypu feel connected with him, or rather, mankind. That's why Elvis' singing can positiveley influence your emotions. Elvis' singing comforted me and soothed me. Elvis was very good at expressing emotions because he was highly sensitive and very empathic. His girlfriend Sheila Caan said that Elvis knew how she felt before she knew herself.
He makes me smile and this song has always been a favorite. I am 73 and have been a fan since Elvis’s career began. My mom broke her hip, after dancing to Jailhouse Rock! My dad teased her for decades…Great analysis, Fil. Your insights are amazing. Thank you.❤
lol
I'm sorry, but I actually laughed out loud....hope your mom recovered quickly and danced again to shut your dad up ☺️
@@Elvista It was pretty funny!😂
Feel her pain. I broke my tailbone drunk, dancing to the song Spin You Around By puddle of Mud😅😅😂😂😂😂 still haven't lived that downyet😂😂😂
We salute Mom for her service to the King.
Thank you Fil that was GREAT! In 1956 when Elvis skyrocketed to fame I was 5 yrs old. But I ALWAYS knew about Elvis even in those days because I had older siblings who were fans. Elvis TRULY was one of the best entertainers of all time!
As an entertainer you would know what is expected of you on stage and how you are offstage. He was 6’2”, handsome, and is 21 or 22 here. He was born in 1935 and went from an atypical teenage boy to a man who changed the world of music 🎶 He never dressed like others, and was truly different. RIP forever to the King of Rock.
Elvis was 6 foot , according to army record.
@@georgehorner1578 That sounds more believable.
Elvis was according to military records 6 ft. His civilian medical records put him at 5’ 11’. Doesn’t matter really but from a plethora of material I’ve read, his 5’ 11’ seems to be the dominant figure. If you’ll source the question it will tell you. His father Vernon was 6ft. Saw him twice in concert, back 74 & 75 in San Bernardino. I’ve been to so many concerts in my life, you name it! Nobody ever had greater stage presence in my opinion, than Presley. True Gift honestly.
I think he was in fact between 6.0 and 6.1
He was 6 feet but wore shoes with a two inch heel so when he walked on stage he was 6 feet 2 😂
I don't think Elvis really understood how important he was to popular music. Without Elvis I don't think you'd have the Beatles!
That's what Paul and John said separate of one another. Heard Paul not long ago. And many others!
No, without the Everly Brothers The Beatles would not have been what they were.
@@jeanesingsjazz Both, as well as Little Richard, Chuck Berry to name a few
Have you ever seen the movie "When Elvis Met Nixon" - you might find it on TH-cam. Wildly entertaining true story about what the title suggests but there is a scene when one of his friends tells him what the Beatles said about him and he had no idea they respected him so much.
Both.! But as far as the harmonies go we could say Lovin Bros to Everly Bros to Beatles
Elvis was very natural- he had not been groomed. If you read what Millie Kirkham said about him- she had recorded Blue Christmas with him as a back up singer along with the Jordanaires in Hollywood with Elvis in September 1957 and it is clear from her comments that he was down to earth and a kind individual.
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Natural talent and audience control !! Legend has it that Jim Morrison studied how Elvis controlled the audience.
Morrison's 2 favorite singers?
Elvis and Frank.
He had great taste.😊
Brenda Lee was asked the "What was Elvis really like?" question. She met him early on as a child performer, knew him for the rest of his life. She said that he was very quiet and polite. A "southern gentlemen" you might say.
I've always loved the way he engages you before, during & after performing! He seems all at once to be insecure, charming, vulnerable, charismatic & humorous....humble...so many adjectives! Lol It felt like he was singing to you! I'm probably not explaining it very well...🤔 😂
Hi Fil,
Elvis had such an incandescent performance presence. Such a gifted and talented artist who defied musical boundaries and always gave his all to his music. He was one of a kind and his light will never fade. You did a brilliant job breaking down and highlighting this great performance. Gone all too soon, but so fondly remembered by his many fans! You Are The Best! Love You, Debbie☮️
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Remarkable how ALL the genres of music that came out of the poor American South in the United States during the early 20th century. Blues, Jazz, Ragtime,Country, Bluegrass, HillBilly, Folk,Southern Gospel, Western,Honky Tonk, Rock & Roll, Rag, Western Swing,R&B, Delta Blues, Rockabilly, etc This is what America had to offer the world. So, of, course the ppl behind the music had to be extremely talented , unique, charismatic, hard working, driven & have personality plus to pull it off. Elvis shows you how it is done to perfection!
Elvis is the king of music period!!!
He had the looks the style the deliverance of a special one-of-a-kind sound that no one will ever be able to match it come close too.
How much we still need him today would love to be going to see him in concert now.🎉🎉🎉
Please keep doing Elvis videos and showing the yonger Elvis fans how great it was and still is as performer
@gregbeers And he never was revealed like a 2 face arrogant. abusive SOB - Always a gentleman.
Fact!
He was a great performer and a very nice man. When he was performing at the Hilton hotel in LAS Vegas NV, he would have one of his men come to our Mexican restaurant and order alot of food for his people that was with him and him self.
He would leave a very large tip and thank everyone for their services
Like I said he was a very nice man who tried to make you happy. ❤❤❤❤❤
This is exactly how he was. A country boy, ex truck driver, poor and he loved his mother. He knows he is great looking and thinks it is funny how women react. You nailed it.
He was an awe shucks ma’am all the time. He was a great performer, was drafted to the army and truly was an American. I saw him live and he worked his audience well.
Your smile is just how we felt when he started a song like this.
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This video is the best analysis of Elvis' persona that I've seen to date. You really did a great job on understanding how he connected to the audience and fans. Thanks for putting this video together. Very insightful.
Elvis Presley had such a stage presence. He truly appreciated his fans. He had a great sense of humor and as you pointed out was genuine and humble as well. That was a great performance from The Ed Sullivan Show. Your analysis and vocals were so enjoyable to watch I was smiling from ear to ear! 😊🎸🎵
His interaction with the audience has always been amazing. This is way people loved him. He was more than just a singer.
Nicely presented Linda.
@@alicesmith8297 Thank you Alice 😊
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If Elvis Presley would entertain at half time "superbowl" people would go nuts this day.
oh my gosh people would go so nuts
When I first heard Elvis at age 10, I first noticed a type of vulnerability, a sensitivity and that is why I was drawn to his music.
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I can't imagine a ten year old thinking about vulnerability of a performer on stage.
@@barbarabrewer7086 why not?
Prevedi na hrvatski.
@@barbarabrewer7086 You are so wrong. A ten year old is even more sensitive to seeing vulnerability -- especially in a performer who is ususally a person who displays none.
Elvis and my Uncle Warren, (also a musician) were friends in Humes High School in Memphis, TN. My mother and grandmother said that Elvis was polite and well-mannered. He visited a few years after he became famous. He was just as polite as he'd been when he was a teen.
Elvis Presley, "The King of Rock an Roll", was a very talented young man. He was a truck driver, served in the Army, starred in movies, was an incredible singer, and boy, could he move that body while performing on stage! He had a beautiful, strong voice and sung a variety of genre songs: Rock, country, gospel, etc... Thank you Fil for another amazing analysis! Rock!
King of Rock and Roll -- sure. But once, during a concert, some of his fans unfurled a banner that said, "Elvis is king!" He stopped in the middle of his song and told them that there was only ONE king -- Jesus. That shows what sort of person Elvis was. I don't think any other performer would have done that. (Though I don't think there have been many performers who would have gotten a chance. The only other singer I can think of who was called a "king" was Roy Acuff. And HIS fans would never have brought a banner into a concert.)
@@CCoburn3 Thank you! I remember that and was going to mention it in my post, but it would've been a long post, but thanks for mentioning it.
@@tammydoolittle6054 You're welcome. Elvis was a class act -- in more ways than one.
@@CCoburn3thank you for sharing that tidbit of information.
@@alicesmith8297 You're welcome.
My Uncle worked on Elvis Presley's vehicle in Germany. When my Uncle was finished with his vehicle, he yelled out 'PRESLEY'. and Elvis walked up. My Uncle looked at him, recognised him, and asked 'You him?' Yes, replied Elvis.
Exactly! Elvis was, in fact, very shy in his early days, except when he was actually singing. I grew up in Memphis, as did my mother, who was good friends with Elvis' Aunt Delta. Delta told my mother (and I) how shy and quiet he was while growing up, but that he changed as he got older. Elvis was sheltered by his mother as long as she was alive, and as a result, not as vocal as he might otherwise have been. After she died, and he got out of the Army, he opened up quite a bit and became much more self-assured in his everyday interactions.
Great video!
I am 34, and i have been a big Elvis fan for 20 years now.
Elvis is the biggest idol that ever walked this planet.
I wish i could travel in time and see his shows.
♥ ELVIS PRESLEY - THE MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE!
Same 36 from England, Elvis is my #1
Hey Fil~ This was fabulous!! I totally dig your break down on his performance. I have always loved this song❤😊👍 Take good care!
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This brings back so many memories...playing Elvis records on my record player in my bedroom when I was around 7 or 8...fell so in love with Elvis. Heartbreaking that his life ended so terribly. Thank you so much for sharing so many great music videos....your appreciation of so many talented singers makes me smile! And I love the way you enjoy them!
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A little bit if trivia: I read that Elvis said his girlfriend (at that time) made the vest he was wearing. It had been her gift to him (Christmas or birthday).
My fave artist ever, it may be difficult for some people to realize how big he was. How many artists including the Beatles were motivated by him. The greatest imho. Thanks Fil
John Lennon once said to Mimi why couldn’t god have made me Elvis Presley to which she replied because he was saving you to be John Lennon. One of my favourite quotes ever
Before Elvis There Was Nothing! - John Lennon
Totally Agree 💯
So true, he changed the tone of the 50s music from boring slow music to lively rock and roll. I liked him instantly the first time I saw him on our neighbor's old snowy black and while tv when I was 12 yr. old, and have been my only celebrity idol ever since.
John Lennon was an arrogant person and not very educated and not worth quoting just because he has notoriety because without the blues there would have been no Elvis.
Après non plus 😁
@@aural_supremacyWe’re you born under a rock? 😂
This analysis video was so pleasing to watch. I was smiling all the way through this. He was so special and unique, he knew how to get his audience fully involved in his performances. Thank you Fil for sharing this analysis and making us smile....Thank you....thank you very much.
Hey Fil
So glad you covered Elvis again...I can tell by watching you you love him.
Did you know?
The way he sings the word ''Telephone'' is him impersonating Jackie Wilson singing ''Don't Be Cruel'' when he saw him in Las Vegas the previous year?
You can hear Elvis telling the story on ''The Million Dollar Quartet'' recording in the Sun Studio December 4th 1956.
I enjoyed this video...I will recommend it on my LIVE Elvis show this Sunday.
Thanks again Fil
Steve
Love it when you analyse Elvis! Some of his sixties ballads are so interesting, the colour in his vocals is remarkable. He produces a sweet, controlled whisper in his very high range to belting out in an almost operatic voice within the same phrase. ‘It’s now or never’ or ‘There’s always me’ are great examples. It’s just such a shame that a lot of these songs were never performed on stage and recorded.
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Elvis did a few times IT´S NOW OR NEVER ... even playing the Gretsch Country Gentleman standing in early 1970 and sitting at the piano as well ... early 1970 live on stage ... great great great moments! I am sooo said about the not-recording-thing of I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU ... the world would even more adore Elvis, if we would have Dollys super song performed by Elvis! ♥
I gotta tell you, Elvis was one of the best singers that ever walked this planet, he brought the music industry Rock and Roll (I am aware that there were other Rock n Roll artists, but Elvis is the most famous) I was introduced to Elvis in 2016 by a family member and I've always felt a connection to him ever since. It's been 45 years since he died, and he's still remembered by everyone who loves him. (one of those being me 😊)
Saw him twice, never, ever have I watched an artist like him, unique, great pipes. Best of all time and I have seen many of the greats perform!
You are by far the most enjoyable and engaged reviewer, creator, and more. Thank you.
LOL, I'm assuming you live somewhere with legalized recreational cannabis use.
@@markmalasics3413 LOL!! 🤣🤣🤣
Really nice smile too! 😁
He sure was beautiful wasn't he .. I am 78 and he was a showman. He was Southern Gentleman
I was very very young when Elvis first became popular, but I do remember my older sister and friends being crazy about Elvis. This was enjoyable to watch, he was so sweet, so funny, and so talented. I do love his music, and love watching videos of him on youtube. I think he was just pure natural talent. Have you seen him dancing in his Jail house rock video? Gosh it's fun to watch. Thank you, I enjoyed this very much.
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Elvis es un milagro en la tierra no hay una explicación tal qué pueda describir su " Presencia, carisma, sensualidad, sensibilidad, belleza,misterio y su MARAVILLOSA VOZ " gracias Dios por ésta creación.
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Such expression with his vocal performances leaves little doubt he was a bonafide artist in the truest sense of the word. All the things you pointed out are so different than his studio recording. It is not doubt that he could record a song 10 times and have 10 totally unique takes of the song while giving you so many things to hang on to like the drawls, hiccups, growls, whispers, and exaggerated phrasing he used. He was really in his feels on this performance. All of those early artists that were teenagers watching Elvis during these early years were fortunate to have all that musical knowledge hit them in one place. Elvis had to really earn it the hard way. Great analysis as always!
Your analysis is excellent, top notch to say the least, you immediately captured how shy Elvis is as he speaks and how he completely changes when singing, also as a great performer he knows very well how to please his audience not only singing but also with a smile or a pause, I think he could have gone several minutes without saying a word and still the audience would've been fascinated. That was one of the many shows that decided to cut Elvis in half, refusing to broadcast his leg movements through a TV program for being 'according to them'... devilish 🤦♀️
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It seems to me that Elvis was basically shy but his newfound fame and the effect that he had on his fans amused .surprised him and he seemed to be learning how to use those little gestures, looks etc to get a reaction but without taking himself too seriously , you can see this even in his maturer years where he has mastered that skill but still doing it very tongue in cheek
This clip never ceases to amaze and impress me.......
There so many facets to look at in this one performance!
He was still young and strong enough to bare the crushing weight of the fame he was forced to deal with.
His vocal talent was so natural, he hardly had to even think about it, and that freed him up to goof around if he felt like it.
This clip was obviously filmed after the decision was made to shoot him above the waist. I suppose I can't fault them too much for that since his influence on an audience was so strong. He was showing quite a bit of restraint here, and that little flourish at the end easily proved that, if he chose to, he could have caused that room to explode!
It's rather mind boggling..........
My best friend and I watched this live on the Sullivan show. We were giddy teenagers and screamed when he started singing. My granddaddy walked through the room and seeing him called him "the son of the devil!" We loved him regardless and have for all these years. The old people couldn't stand him( they were used to Perry Como or Frank Sinatra.). I'm 78 now and love him still.
Elvis had such a quiet and humble way about him. He seemed to be a polite and well-mannered young man who was blessed with a natural talent. He definitely had a sense of humor and a great deal of charisma. Fil, good catch with his eye contact and the pauses in his speech. I agree he was already a showman at twenty-two and used these techniques to connect with his audience. Thanks, Fil, for this fun and interesting analysis!
Part of Elvis' speaking style, comes from the old days, when people would entertain one another by telling funny and/or interesting stories. Story telling was a common art form among ordinary people, in the days before so much media was available at one's fingertips. Also in America, the Deep South is the main region as far as having an ingrained, great sense of humor, & Elvis is from the Deep South.
Yes. His speaking style is characteristically Southern, IMO. Some of the cadences and odd pauses that Fil points out remind me of old-time Gospel preachers.
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I absolutely love this version of this song. From Scotty’s gentle picking, and the build up to the powerful finish. The Jordanaires sound great here too. Elvis at his very best. Thanks for this video.
God not only blessed Elvis Presley that he gave him a double dose. I don't know how it was in other parts of the world but when Elvis died it was dark days in the South. No matter how famous he got we always considered him and still do one of us he represented us proud. I love watching your show by the way and I love to hear you sing .❤️🙏🇺🇸 to all y'all Elvis fans
This was when Elvis was just getting started and you can be sure Ed Sullivan made it clear to him there would be none of his gyrations on stage.. He sort of snuck in a few moves towards the end of his performance though and looked like a kid getting away with something. Thanks for the video and great analysis.....
Then the camera went up.
He was one of the greatest singers of all time. I don't know what he was like off stage but he was amazing on stage❤
He had the same sense of humor 😂
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After much study on the man, he could be the kindest, most loving, caring generous soul, or he could go 180 degrees the opposite. Mostly the former, though, by a long shot.
Elvis was grateful humble and had a sense of humour ❤
Always my favorite version on this song, from his last 1950's TV appearance (1/6/57), two days shy of his 22nd BD. What a crazy 21st year that was for him!
This version is also very unique as he added a lot of the things you caught. Not only a part of who he was, but he was also influenced by other artists and would learn from them. This version, evidenced by the Million Dollar Quartet session from 12/4/56, was heavily influenced by Jackie Wilson. This Ed Sullivan show was also the one that was filmed only from the waist up. Not only is he making contact with the live audience, but he has added these things to help the TV audience to be engaged. We get to see a lot more of His personality through this performance instead of the focus being on his physical movements.
I very much appreciated this analysis! Extrovert versus introvert, teenage rebel versus his humble mannerisms, etc. Almost like a universal appeal to him.
I like that you brought up the Million Dollar Quartet version of this song. You hear Elvis tell the other guys the story of seeing Jackie Wilson do Don't Be Cruel and how he said 'telee-phone' -- and that's how Elvis sang it here, obviously a shoutout to Jackie. Little details like that make this such an interesting performance.
Yes, telee-phone and the grand ending has Jackie all over it! When Elvis was asked about Jackie being the black Elvis Presley, he responded by saying he was the white Jackie Wilson!
I think Elvis thought of Jackie W. as the greatest entertainer of all time. In the video of "Return to Sender" Jackie Wilson is sitting in the audience out of sight of the camera. I think he's doing some of Jackie's moves and that's why you see Elvis sometimes smiling during the song. They were great friends. Elvis paid for all of Jackie W's hospital billls up until the day of his passing. I think it was MJ that paid for his funeral.
This is one of my favorite Elvis reactions ever. I think one of the main things missing in many Elvis performance analyses, is the evolution of his stage presence. I would say in many of his earliest TV appearances, he seems hesitant, and amused by different reactions from the audience. At times he appears to test their reaction. It would be great if you could do reactions like this on some of his other performances.
Thanks for sharing!
Maybe another even earlier appearance, or some of his screen performances over the years. Of course, even though he was supposedly so nervous, the 68 special has a lot to analyze..then the early 70’s, and “Aloha” broadcast. So much changed over his career! Thanks again.
Oh Fil what a wonderful analysis.👏 I sure wish you would sing an Elvis song Fil, matter of fact I would like to request you do. :)) Wouldn't us wingers love that. 😁 Elvis was ths total package. He had the talent, the voice, the boyish charm, the smile, the good looks, the sweet personalty. Omg Elvis was truly blessed, one of a kind. I think two of the greatest songs he ever sang was 'Home Is Where The Heart Is' and 'Can't Help Falling In Love'. ❤
Unlike most women in my generation, I was never a huge Elvis fan. I did love several of his soulful ballad type song such as "In The Ghetto"(which STILL brings me to tears), "Kentucky Rain" and "Don't Cry Daddy" but never a huge fan beyond those. That said, I really enjoyed this analysis of his personality, especially given his age here. If you've not seen it, pull up the 1968 television special coined "Comeback" video. It's really great, especially when he's in the circular center stage. It's great!
PS: Nice imitation of Elvis Fil. 😉
I can identify with this completely. I've been a DJ for over 30 years, and I have always been a very shy person. However, when I get into the performance I become someone else - the audience does that to you. It's as if your confidence is fed by their reaction and response to what you're playing. I'll always be that shy guy in real life, but on stage I can be a totally different person!
You can’t help but have a big grin on your face watching this….truly unique man.
He was the greatest singer entertainer there ever was. His personality coupled with his delivery, look and voice is second to no one! Everyone alive when he passed away remembers exactly where they were when they heard the news. A singer could learn volumes by listening to the way he used his voice. A living legend in his own time and 46 years later still being listened to! Incredible!
Yes, he was the entire package: Looks, singing ability , pleasant personality et cetera - doubt will never be another one. Ciao.
@@lorenzomagazzeni5425 Right on!!!!!!!
Ah...YUP!!!!!!!
I was 5 years old and I remember! Every adult I knew was talking about it and a few of them actually cried. I thought it was someone they all knew. Literally all of them were upset. That’s how big Elvis was.
One of my very earliest memories is of hearing the news of Elvis's death on the radio.
Just found you tonight, enjoyed your analysis of our beautiful ELVIS. Thank you!!💜⚡️⚡️
Well done Fil I think you nailed it ! Another great video. You have a great understanding not only of the music but the times 1950s.I think people talked slower naturally in 1950s.I may be wrong but I think lots of performers nowadays go to classes to learn stage craft etc. That is why lots of todays performers are similar. Elvis Presley learnt his craft naturally. In the beginning He was not polished just natural and that is what made him unique.
Yes, I've always thought vocal training ruined Linda Ronstadt's singing during much of the 1970s. She sounds so natural and sincere on "Different Drum", but gradually gets more strident and forced with each record after that. All she ever needed to do was be herself.
The Greatest live performer of all time,, in my humble opinion..
Amazing stage presence ❤
To me that's a fact saw him twice 73 and 77
What can you say! Truly one of a kind.. Will never be another who had the whole package.
I love to watch your expression as you watch our Elvis!
So cute❤
Thank you for posting this video! I love Elvis and I am so happy you explained his stage presence!!
Elvis was quite a shy man which people found it quite hard to believe and would also begin to stutter occasionally.....he was at ease when he walked on a stage and started singing....as he said the image is one thing and the human being is another...nice review
Fil, you’re one of the nicest people. Keep being awesome.❤
I so enjoyed this reaction. Kudos to The Jordanaires to for great backing vocals.
He WAS the King👑of Rock. So talented, natural, handsome, perceptive, amazing voice & entertainer🕶💜 Excellent points, thanks Fil😊⭐️🌞✨️🎶🎼🎙
He didnt die until 77. They was still screaming and loving him. We still are
Elvis, absolutely the best ❤Thanks for this video....
He just had IT - intelligence and an innate ability to connect to people, combined with talent, looks, charisma, goodness and humour - he had it all. 😇
Hi Fil, A little bit of background info about this performance. This performance is known as "from the waist up". The first time Elvis was at the Ed Sullivan show he caused a little bit of commotion because of his movements in there. Some TV audience complained for this performance being too "extravagant" or even vulgar for the show. So Ed Sullivan agreed with Elvis for the next show to be filmed from the wait up and for him to compose a little with his movements. Elvis agreed (probably not really voluntary) to do this performance on these terms. But at the end of the song he felt that he needed to be true to his show and that explains why he moved like that and disappeared fast from that stage. About his personality; Elvis was a shy southern boy at the time but knew very well how to use his charms. I agree with you that he was introvert on speaking in public but very extrovert on his singing performances. He was confident then. That is also the reason why he missed the live shows so much. He was born to sing live and interact with his audience. This was more the case in his 1970's shows.
It was almost as much fun watching your reaction to Elvis, as it was seeing and hearing the King himself. Yet another entertaining, insightful and engaging video, as usual, Fil. And it's fun to see Elvis in 1957, since I was born in 1957, and in fact, "Jailhouse Rock" was the #1 song in the US the day I was born. That, plus my mother loved Elvis, so I have a baked-in connection to his music. Keep 'em coming, Fil! Rock!
They would only show him from the waist up - well, really from the chest up - but he did that thing at the end with his hand. Almost like a little bit of a rebellion. I had the honor of seeing him in concert in 1976. It was towards the end, but still I GOT TO SEE ELVIS!
Elvis, sweet baby boy. ❤ You really captured his allure, his essence, with your words here Fil. Well done!
Great video, Fil!
I love watching Elvis when he was at his best! Before life happened to him!
Thanks, Fil.
have seen and heard about people who' music brings out a different personality I understand actors quiet often does the same thing that is the great Jordanairs in the back ground. I know you are not into Gospel music but this is something that came out quite often in the older southern gospel music genre. also he had that southern accent funny thing is that you never had problems understanding his words which is more than I can say for a lot of singers
Just a quick note, this was the third and final performance on Ed Sullivan's show and (contrary to urban legend) was the only show filmed from the waist up.
Great video. I watch and listen to Elvis all the time. Watching his interviews or him speaking on the stage was remarkably different then his performances. His interviews are humble, sometimes a bit of stammering and self conscious. That’s what I believe made him so beloved. Then you watch him perform, move like a jackhammer from 68-72 & it’s hard to believe he shows such confidence. Plus he had terrible stage fright. Once he’d get into his 3rd song he relaxed and was so extroverted. Many performers seemed shy behind the scenes and then were terrific when they performed. His dichotomy was partly what makes him so interesting to this day. The Anniversary of his death is the 16th of this month and it will be 46 years & he still sells billions of records. I learned a lot about his vocals from you because his voice is so unusual. It’s a mix of perfection, sounds, grunts, noises and great pitch. Singing Bridge Over Troubled Water live in 1970 is phenomenal. I’ve seen reactors on U tube get brought to tears by him & they’ll say, I never knew Elvis could sing like that. It’s because they thought of him as singing Hound Dog etc. I just saw Reinventing Elvis:68 Comeback Special. It was a sight to behold on the big screen. A gigantic Elvis clad in black leather with that rawness in his voice, gyrating and profusely sweating was enough to make all the women in the theater pass out. 😂😂😂❤❤
My god, Fil,there is just NOTHING that you don't pick up about a performance OR a performer!
But it has been claimed that Elvis observed what things worked and what didn't, and so he did the things that worked.
This is a fascinating performance I've never seen before.
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Elvis was a decent person who realized that on his own, he might have made a few dollars a day working as a truck driver or out in the fields around Tupelo. He realized that his audience was what paid the bills and would eventually build Graceland. Yes, he had tremendous talent. But he was also decent enough to have humility. He realized that talent is not enough. Plenty of talented people end up on the bottom of the heap. Elvis realized this, and he realized that what he had was special. That shows in his interaction with the audience.
Personally, I think it was because of his Christian upbringing. Elvis knew his talent, and the opportunity he had was a gift from God. He knew that no matter how big he got in show business, he was no better than the members of his audience in the eyes of the Lord. I think Elvis really appreciated the gifts God gave him. I think that's what we're seeing in this video.
Enjoyed this video, thank you for keeping Elvis relevant!
Elvis inspired many of the great artists who've inspired me. From 1955 - 1958 Elvis was the coolest dude on the planet. The performances from those years were monumental. This cat was cool and red hot, all at the same time. I loved his humility in the early stages of his career. A lot of tongue-in-cheek stuff going on there. Confident, yet shy and not taking himself all that seriously. Thanks again Fil for appreciating another legend. BTW love your bands tee shirt in the style of With The Beatles. Even got the similar T from the logo. Yet another musician influenced by the Fabs. I've seen you wear the shirt before but I always forget to comment
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The great late Elvis. He didn’t quite invent Rock’n Roll but he surely was the white country boy who made it worldwide. Wouldn’t have been possible without his seemingly humble personality combined with his flamboyant showmanship.
I think it’s hard for most people today - after decades of rock music - to understand what courage that took at the time. Elvis surely was a natural showman like he was almost born for this task.
This performance was heavily influenced by Jackie Wilson who Elvis saw perform this song with Billy Ward and The Dominioes a few month prior to this show. Elvis raves about the then unknown Wilson's interpretation during the famous Million Dollar Quartet session from four weeks earlier and says he wished he'd recorded it that way himself. So he delivers the word "telephone" like Wilson did and injects more drama at the end as Wilson did. And I may be wrong but the funny mmmmnnn halfway through may have been another Wilson affectation. So this performance is a kind of homage to Jackie Wilson, something he would also do five years later when he lovingly mimicked JWs dance moves during the filming of Return To Sender for the movie Girls Girls Girls in 1962. Love these videos Phil.
Jackie Wilson was Mr. Excitement. What a great tribute Elvis gave to Jackie. Seen Jackie many years ago live in NJ. Yes, I’m that old! He was so good. He was also the artist who inspired Michael Jackson. Such a talent. RIP Jackie & Elvis
The eagle eye can spot Jackie in the club scene in Girls Girls Girls.
Elvis doing Jackie for Jackie in a movie.
That's pretty cool.😊
@@joemadden4160 Very cool! Two greats for sure. 👍
Later on Elvis helped pay JWs medical bills when he was stricken with a stroke.
@@JHargis68 That sounds like something Elvis would do. So sad about Jackie. Such a talent, gone to soon. Thanks for sharing.
Just Listen to the backing singers …fab
Yes, all his backup singers were tremendous 😮. The Jordanairs before, then the Imperials and JD Sumner and the Stamps later
He had an healthy sense of humour as well.
My mum had a double lp (33-there were loads of tracks) of his greatest hits, and my sister and I used to play it all the time. I'm 35 now and seeing this crowd work, I understand why he was the King, his shyness is almost akin to K-pop stars. I can see why all the girls loved him.
Wooden heart was my favourite. I remember trying to learn the foreign words 😊
I loved Wooden Heart too.
Elvis is a 22 year old in this tv appearance. Most 22 year olds are still playing on their phones or hiding in their rooms. Or perhaps just starting their first job. Contrast. Elvis is already a REBEL. Arranging not only the MUSIC GENRES, which no one EVER was better than Presley at this, but the AUDIENCE. It was a YOUTH REVOLUTION in the 50s. YOUTH vs the ELDERS. He is several years away from the civil rights movement, which was ALSO a YOUTH MOVEMENT. Elvis became the YOUTH ICON of that generation to a level UNHEARD OF BEFORE or AFTER. Not even Michael Jackson at his best was able to garner the ADULATION AND THE HEAT. Elvis dealt with death threats and any business that let his music play were in line to be boycotted or threatened with physical violence. Especially restaurants and clubs with jukeboxes. WHY? Older white elites of the day didn't want to see the spread of Rock n Roll because they considered it black music. Elvis had to win BOTH PRO and ANTI-Presley fans over in order for R&R to make it out of the '50s without people going to jail or worse.
It was LITERALLY that bad. So when Elvis got to TV his music was geared to the YOUNG GENERATION, but his PERSONALITY was also irresistible to EVERYONE, even the elders that wanted him imprisoned, dead, or just OFF THE AIR.
And with Elvis it was ALL NATURAL. He was a Southern Gentleman and treated EVERYONE with the same respect. He was the polar OPPOSITE of racist and was a MEMBER of several black churches in segregated areas and times. VERY DANGEROUS TIMES. JFK and RFK was ASSASSINATED for far less in the 60s. Guys like MLK, ELVIS, and MALCOLM X had VERY different visions of HOW to bring people together. Elvis spoke ONLY through his music and stayed AWAY from political conversations of the day.
So as a YOUNG MAN here... he's just 2 years in the business. INSANE how much NATURAL CONTROL he had over an audience at such a young age. GOD GIFTED supernova of talent. You cant TEACH everything that Elvis had. We can just listen, watch and TRY to learn.
I was a fan as a kid because Elvis had a marvellous voice, but learned as I got older that as a husband he sadly was a zero.
Very well said!