DramaSydETV: Elvis Presley - If I Can Dream REACTION VIDEO
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When Elvis was a young boy he’d sneak to the black church to sing and worship with black people. If anyone says negative things about him then that have no clue.
When Elvis played the Astrodome in Houston, TX. the organizer told him he can’t have his black background singers with him. He told them that if they can’t come he won’t perform. Elvis was a human being and loved every human being.
Torben Otten bullshit, the organizer never said that
Maple007 Yes he did and not only did Elvis put that racist in his place, he had the man's daughter drive the Sweet Inspirations around the arena with him in the back of a convertible. People have been lying about Elvis since the 50's. Elvis was truly colourblind.
@@rockingroyalty2108 Sinatra did it to with his black musicians and with Sammy and his father and Uncle. He would not play a casino if they didn't allow the black musicians.
@@rockingroyalty2108 This is the absolute truth.
If the Sweet Inspirations were not welcomed, Elvis was going to turn down the venue.
Not only were the Sweet Inspirations invited, the venue owner's blond-haired daughter drove the Sweet Inspirations around the arena in a drop top Cadillac.
Elvis was NOT a racist. Always inclusive and appreciative of the black community. His black peers loved and respected him as well. (James Brown, Sammy Davis Jr...even Mohamed Ali...)...
This was right after Dr. King was assassinated. This was Elvis's heartfelt response.
I was not offended, do your thing! Thank you for being a stand up person!
Elvis credits his musical influence to going to black churches in his youth. He had black female back up. He was told they could not go on stage. He said if they can not get on the stage I will not. Before the performance he drove one of his convertibles with the ladies in it and drove it around the stadium waving. So many lovely stories about his influences and respect for fellow people. Do not loose heart when someone is unkind, a reflection of themselves and not you. It is easy to be nice even if it is to disagree or illuminate someone on a subject. Dr King had a dream. Like ELVIS said why can't my dream come true and this many years later we are still trying to dream of peace and understanding.
When he went to the Apollo Theater the first time they were shocked that he was a white man and there was a little bit of debate as to what to do. So they decided to let him perform as he was booked and he was a hit.
Good on you. Love your channel
Just subscribed after watching many of your responses. Love your honesty and if we ever cross paths, it would be interesting as I've seen many of these performers live and have met many of them as I have worked in many capacities in the music industry. Keep up the great work, I appreciate it!
OUR COUNTRY NEEDS MILLIONS OF YOUNG MEN LIKE YOU. IM A 68 YEAR OLD VET WHO WILL STAND WITH YOU SHOULDER TO SHOULDER ANYTIME YOUNG MAN!
Can't go wrong with Elvis. Such a smooth voice in an era without auto tune
Good point
Any hint of autotune and I turn it off. It's really sad that this has taken hold. But I'm not very surprised. Glad we had great artists before that ever existed, or who never used it.
You can always hear autotune. It adds a metallic quality to the voice. It's horrible.
Perhaps when Hi-res streaming becomes the norm, we'll hear less of it.
Elvis wanted so much to have all people love each other, no matter, what race, religion, creed, sexual preference, or what skin color we were, and growing up in poverty himself, he understood suffering & desperation, and did many things to help those in need!!! He truly had an amazing heart, & I am little sad, that not everybody knew that 💗 Respect you so much man, for your honesty, and willing to look beyond the surface!!!
When you watch this you can't deny that Elvis is singing this with every fiber of his being. You may not know that Elvis and MLK had phone conversations between the two of them, and I believe that they had at least one face to face, if not more. Elvis was very concerned about the tumultuous times and wanted to help in any way he could so he reached out to MLK.
He also wanted to be at MLK's funeral but was advised that it would be a security nightmare and it would also put too much focus on him and not on the tribute to MLK. One of his advisors, who was with him in the room, said that he watched the coverage of the funeral on TV while leaning on her shoulder, sobbing.
this song was written shortly after MLK was shot and this was a tribute to Mr. King and was written for Elvis to sing as such tribute.
Damn brother. You were real. Its a shame the bad wrap he gets in the racial wars. You are not the only one that was given pieces of truth.
To determine how Elvis treated people, one needs to look at the company he kept and the stories told by the African American community. James Brown is on record saying Elvis was his soul brother. Brown was only one of a few people allowed to be in the room with Elvis's body when he died. In addition, Presley was to play the Astrodome in the 70s. He was told to leave his backup singers behind. Elvis told them, either they come or I don't. There are dozens of stories on his relationships with African Americans. See how he treated his maid. She still owned the house he bought her until she died.
And that demands respect Happy Thanksgiving!!!
You know Elvis very well. Great stuff OverandOutChief1!
All that you said @OverandOutChief, yep. And there's so much more too. That man called out some of his own white folks on their bigotry on numerous occasions that many people kept hidden. But fortunately eyewitnesses told the details, so it wouldn't be lost to history.
I have a lot of respect for Elvis for that in and of itself.
I myself don't tolerate people around me expressing bigotry either....it tells me a lot about Elvis ....knowing he wasn't afraid to put one of his own guys in check if they needed it.
He beat up a bigot at the front Gates of Graceland in 1967.
Was also donating funneling large amounts of money to various minority organizations throughout all the years of his Fame.
Many of Elvis's biographers have done it rather poor job of documenting and talking more about these type things..... but these things really should be better known.
Happy Thanksgiving to you OverandOut & also to DramaSydETV
It's all of this and then some about Elvis. That man came up from one of the poorest sections of the country in Tupelo, MS where he grew up and lived among people of all races who were dirt poor. Yet, his heart was one of the biggest and most giving you'll ever know, he was always humble, and care about his fellow man no matter what race, creed or social status even after he had achieved the greatest of successes, and he never forgot where he came from. He saw and witnessed the effects of segregation and Jim Crow laws in the South that were affecting the very African Americans that were living around and near him. This is something that he always kept with him and you can tell that affected him with the way he would treat people of other races as equals throughout his life. Living so close to the area called Shakerag in Tupelo and in the slums of Memphis, TN as he was growing up, he was always exposed to Country, Mississippi Delta Blues and Gospel music. This is where he drew his musical roots from and was able to blend them all into a style of his own, and he always returned to these roots because this is what always felt natural to him. Also, some of his closest friends that he had were African American with whom he shared a deep mutual respect.
With this I want to wish you and yours a very Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving.
@@DramaSydETV the rest of the story above is
That Elvis demanded a skinny while blonde had to drive the Sweet Inspiration s all around the arena, before the show, for the fans to see and greet ,too cool
Dd
Cool fact was that Whitney Houston's mother was part of his group mainstay backup singers.
Cissy was a backup singers for just five weeks in the summer of 1969.
@@timcarr6401 She said she left Elvis to go home and be a mom to Whitney, but she always loved Elvis and appreciated the boost it gave her to work with him.
The backup singers for Elvis Presley were called The Sweet Inspirations and yes Whitney Houston's mom was a part of that.
Muhammed Ali said, " I don't idolize nobody, but Elvis was the sweetest, kindest man there ever was! " Chuck Berry said, " Elvis is the best there is, was, and ever will be! " They offered the song "In The Ghetto" to Sammy Davis Jr. (who was very good friends with Elvis" before they offered it to Elvis and Sammy turned it down. When they asked Sammy if he was offended that a white man sang that song Sammy said, "I couldn't have sang it, nor could have any other person sang that song no matter what color they are. The ONLY person that should have or COULD have sang that song the way it is supposed to be sung is Elvis! "
Just a side note, they pleaded with Elvis not to record this song because they didn't want to alienate his white fans, they wanted him to sing Silent Night instead. Elvis insisted he sing this song instead and risk it because of his love for the song and the message it conveyed. He was also a huge admirer of Dr. Martin Luther King and cried when he got news of his.assassination. While tears came down his face he turned to his companion and said "He always told the truth! "
Not only about dreaming - it's about RESPONSIBILITY. Like he said, while we can think, while we can walk, while we can stand, while we can talk - it's inexcusable not to strive for what's right.
Love your thoughtful approach, btw.
It breaks my heart that folks who stand to protect Elvis could be so nasty to each other. That is actually disrespectful as hell! You worded the truth SPOT ON!! Folks need to come together and support one another. Gad Zooks. You make me proud! God Bless you
I didn't think any of your comments were offensive at all for your In The Ghetto reaction, or in this reaction either. You were open and honest as far as your knowledge of Elvis goes, and that he wasn't a part of your life, musically, mostly for the reasons you mentioned. I also like the fact that now you want to delve into his history and learn more about him. That to me sir is very impressive. Thanks btw for showing If I Can Dream, a song that he felt and meant every word of.
Ok he was making a comeback and took the risk to perform this song against the wishes of his management. Who else could pull that off in 1968.
I really think you are an honest, intelligent, caring man.
The 68 comeback special was mostly filmed during the summer of 68 and was set to air at christmas time. After the shooting of Martin Luther King he wanted a song written that honored King and his famous speech.
This song was written for Elvis at Elvis' request to end the 68 Special which was recorded in June of 1968 and the TV show was to actually air in December of that year. Bobby Kennedy had just been assassinated two weeks prior to this and Martin Luther King was assassinated shortly before that in Elvis' home town of Memphis not far away from Graceland where Elvis lived. It seemed as though the country was being torn apart. Riots were raging from Washington DC to Chicago and California. The Vietnam war was in full stride and every night we got the "BODY COUNT" report n the evening news. Seemed that the enemy always had a higher number than us and that was supposed to give us encouragement that we were wining. I digress. This song is the closest that Elvis ever got to make some type of a political statement, and he chose hope.
Elvis is my favorite male singer. He was as humble as a person can be.
Check out some of his gospel work. You will not be sorry.
For real! Will never for get him singing Amazing Grace as my father peacefully let go of his pain, and went home to the angles.
Gospel was Elvis’ favourite genre. Lisa Marie said he would sing it to her when she was little. The legend who is Sam Cooke also started out in Gospel.
It’s difficult to pick a favourite gospel tune for Elvis....Peace In The Valley, How Great Thou Art, or Long Black Limousine....: I could go on all day and night.
I love Elvis’ gospel music!!! It’s really great!!!!
The only Grammy Award Elvis Presley ever won was in the 1960s for a Gospel recording. I think it was "How Great Thou Art".
SupaSoul Productions oh my do I agree, I am not much of a gospel music fan unless Elvis is the one singing the gospel music ❤️
Elvis was CLEARLY not a racist. He was friends with Sammy Davis, Bo Diddley, BB King, Jackie Wilson, Chuck Berry - who said BTW - "Describe Elvis? The greatest who ever was, is or ever will be." Hear is just one Elvis anecdote about his friendships and charity and generosity toward people of color. In 1970, Elvis was invited to perform at the Houston Astrodome, but was told to "keep the colored girls at home." That was in reference to his backup singer The Sweet Inspirations. Elvis said they if they didn't come, they he wasn't going to show up either. That's only one of many stories.
Yup, just one of many. How about the woman who was looking through the window while he was on a legendary car buying spree? He went out to talk to her and asked if she was going to buy one. She said no. He then proceeded to tell the sales clerk to get her the car she was looking at and add it to his bill. BOSS!
OverandOutChief1 Yes I know and love that story.
Sinatra was the same when it came to Sammy Davis Jr. I'd like to think, no I KNOW, I'd be supporting the Black cause. I love the fact that in some pictures from Selma and other marches you can see white folks also. Goes to show our race wasnt all racist back then. 🤗🤗🤗
OverandOutChief1 He was such a genuine and generous man who never forgot the poverty he grew up in.
Generational racism is very sad. I have college students of all races and ethnicities who were taught to hate other races from their elders. They never get to know these people, but hate due to skin color. You're right, enough hate in this world. We are all human. We need to be better humans who respect one another.
Just found your channel and watched my first video. Wow. Deep, meaningful, authentic. You're in for an incredible journey with Elvis. I first heard him while in my mother's womb when she played his very first album. I've loved him ever since. Thank you for the honesty and respect. Happy Thanksgiving.
Elvis could tell a story in a song. Like no other. YOU JUST HEARD IT. No one could match him.
Thank you for your honesty, It's refreshing. But, you surprised me with the Elvis racist comment. Isn't it good to know that we can all be wrong & misjudge sometimes. I'm from Tennessee, born & raised not far from where Elvis lived. I'm an older white lady living among the poorest of people black & white. Mostly good folkes. Rich with culture. Wouldn't want to be anywhere else. Happy Thanksgiving to you & your family.
I am an old white woman who grew up with Elvis. I lived about an hour out of Memphis and appreciate your thoughts and comments. I can tell you that he had friends of every color in the rainbow. Thank you for the respect that you show to everybody and your total honesty and integrity.
This song was done to honor Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - Beautiful!!!
Noone, noone could ever, can, or will ever be able to infuse as much feeling into, and make you feel the song as much as Elvis.
I respect what you had to say . I’m Hispanic and I was told certain things about Elvis and started researching and it simply wasn’t true . I believe the person that told was just going by what they heard and just assumed it was true . Elvis didn’t see color . He loved black music and his favorite artists that influenced him were mostly blues musicians like muddy waters . He sang that style because he loved gospel and r&b . In the 68!special he explains that rock n roll is derived from gospel and r&b .
Not only did i not tune off for your talking, i'm subscribing because of it.
Thanks for reacting to Elvis.
I also sub.
Just like the rest of us
@Norma Vandever Me three!
Great respect to you my friend because it takes a real man to admit when he got something wrong. We all grew up being told things by others that we believed, only later by doing our own searching do we find out our own truths. You are right, their is far to much hatred in this world and how anyone can dislike a man who spread so much happiness is beyond me.
Youre a good man
god bless you for addressing your mistake I wasn’t offended Elvis is and was a good man 💕
Much respect ✊ Thank you 🙏 for stepping up. It brings a tear to my eye to see so many black Americans coming to realize the truth about Elvis Presley: that he was not racist at all, that he loved and appreciated black music and artists and treated them with respect and that he was a truly great singer and entertainer and a decent, generous man. I remember when Elvis recorded In The Ghetto and although I was only 13 at the time, I was sufficiently aware to realize that he was sending a message to America and that this was a song way outside his usual repertoire. Nobody was pushing him to record it. I think he really surprised a lot of people with it. But the public responded positively - the song was a huge hit. Prejudice is a funny thing. And children naturally believe what their parents tell them about the world. It’s hard when you realize that what they told you was false. It can be upsetting. But it’s necessary in order for us to grow and learn. Thank you again and respect.
Dammm the King could sing... over the past few days I’ve been re listening...and I have a new found appreciation for great he really was.. and how great a person he was
I'm glad to see you've opened your mind and heart to give Mr. Presley another chance and come to your own conclusion. I think through your journey discovering more about him, you'll be pleasantly surprised, my friend.
There's a video of him doing I think it was either Burning Love or Suspicious Minds where Elvis was playing around and having fun with one of the bashful back up singers that's quite funny to watch. 😊
He liked to tease and have fun with his audiences, too. He had a GREAT sense of humor and a wonderful laugh! One night he was performing "Are You Lonesome Tonight". To be funny, he changed "do you gaze at your doorstep and wish I was there" to "do you gaze at your bald head and wish you had hair". A guy in the front row took his toupee off and waved it around! Elvis saw it and just cracked up. Then he couldn't stop laughing. And one of his background singers added to it with her steadfast singing. He kept coming back to sing and cracked up again! There's an audio of it on U Tube. It's priceless!!! 😎
Elvis Presley is the G.O.A.T , such a powerful voice . His passion and charisma just unbelievable.
You are a class act. I had the great fortune of seeing Elvis in concert 4 times. I am 62 and grew up with his music. Thank you for your truthful reaction and I look forward to more of his great performances. A couple of great ones would be "What now my love" and "American Trilogy" both from his 1973 Aloha concert. as well as some of his 1970 Las Vegas live perfomances...His early stuff like jailhouse rock, mean woman blues are great too..I could go on....
Thanks again
I'm listening to you do this reaction for the 3rd time and it strikes me that you are a great orator and would make a great motivational speaker.
Oh God people. Let’s be united as a family here. I’m not perfect. No one is. I’m late to the game but just my 2cent. Let’s take journeys together in all music.
All Artists create by whatever influenced them. Little Richard said........Elvis kicked down doors for Black artists because of his love of music
PMLoopSubs O’Neill your absolutely right in what you said. Thank you.
Welcome to our Elvis family my friend. Enjoy :)
Syd.
I've also heard talk about being racial, so I did some digging myself. . His maid and Cook which was a black woman that worked for Elvis for many years. Spoke up about it. Elvis brought b
her brand new car every two years. And bought her,. her own house also for her. He treated her like gold like his own mother.
Whitney Houston's mother and Aunt sang with Elvis for years also... He treated them like Queens with much respect.
As for the song if I can dream.
. When Martin Luther King was killed . Elvis wept.... Elvis sang that song .if I can dream. He sang that song in honor of Martin Martin Luther King and what he stood for.. .
I just love listening to you!!!!
As far as "racism" goes with Elvis all you need to listen to is this, one of his black female backup singers in the amazing Sweet Inspirations. Nobody revered black music and musicians more than Elvis.
Elvis never stole anyones music,
Elvis sang this song as a reaction to Martin Luther King being killed months before
I've watched this(your reaction) many many times and your words and comments always give me warmth & joy. Thank You, GOD Bless You!!!
I can't like this video enough.
Elvis got such a horrible ride from the black community because they were told lies.
So happy to see this being put right.
he won't from this black guy!
We need more people like you. You are the definition of a true human. I am glad to have found this channel.
I'm humbled, thank you very much!!!
@@DramaSydETV these videos were a good "slap in the face" so to speak, and made me rethink about how I act sometimes. So thank you for this humbling experience.
Thank you for being broadminded enough to allow the King into your world. There are many things we are told while being raised that just aren't true. I am white raised in the deep south. If I had of listened to the people that raise me, I would have never known how wonderful it is to be color blind. Thanks for posting
Its not your fault. Thats just what some had heard and kept spreading it. Just like any bs rumor. Elvis loved EVERYBODY. When in doubt research him. God Bless
I respect you DramaSyd for having the extinct and intelligence to hear for yourself what Elvis was all about -- breaking from what others may have told you. Drawing your own conclusion -- freedom we all have.
With all the respectable -- in some cases legendary -- Black entertainers, musicians, songwriters, actors, actresses who have nothing but great things to say about Elvis -- like blues great John Lee Hooker, James Brown, Sammy Davis, Jr., Barbara Nair, Big Boy Arthur Crudup, Jim Brown, Brook Benton, Jackie Wilson, Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, BB King, & Muhammad Ali (who loved this man). Saying it publicly all these years -- you'd think people would get it. Many still don't. I respect you for your honesty. For speaking eloquently about it. Good assessment.
Who ever thinks you said that, didn't pay attention. You clearly stated that you said he did covers, that other people believed he stole muisc. People, smh...Elvis was known to give brand new Cadillacs to people, my mom, loves to tell the story of how he one day saw a woman and children struggling one day and he just gave them his Car (and they were black), a Cadillac. I'm glad you are getting to know Elvis. He was truly like Michael Jackson,Freddie Mercury, Jimmy Hendrix, Ryan Upchurch ( imo only), Prince, etc.... True Legends, in every generation, that will always stand apart from others.
You gained a new subscriber. I appreciate your honesty... realizations like yours is the change we need to break the cycle. We need this across the board, In all races and backgrounds. Let our future generations make educated decisions. I give you much respect, Sir. 👏
Thank you so much, I agree with everything you said
I am glad I clicked on your Elvis reactions. I hope you enjoy your Elvis journey as much as I have!
You are a man of integrity BTW it's rare
Thank you sir!
Thanks for having the conversation, these days it seems we all don’t get very far because of everyone’s emotions and preconceptions. You did it right friend, staying humble and willing to change a view when new info is learned. It’s refreshing! I love Elvis and know that he was slandered for some reason about race when he was just the opposite. We all can’t be experts on everything and we all know we are constantly mislead and divided. We just have to keep learning and stay humble. Great video!
I'm 60 yrs old. I grew up listening to Elvis. I can tell you that besides his incredible voice, and charisma, he was also one of the most generous entertainers of my time. He grew up in poverty in Tupelo, Mississippi and later in Memphis, Tennessee. He used to hang out with lots of black friends, and he used to jam to rhythm and blues, and gospel songs with many of them. After he achieved his fame and fortune, Elvis would buy cars and even houses for his friends, and he would even give away money to strangers he would meet, just because that was the kind of guy he was. His cook was an African-American lady who would become one of his best friends and confidant in the last years of his life, and he bought her a nice house in Memphis. Elvis loved the black community, and in fact, it was growing up surrounded by many black people, and listening to their music, which is what influenced Elvis to do the type of music he wound up making. Yes, he's referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll", but if you research his songs, you'll find he also did many rhythm and blues, and gospel songs, most of which were influenced by the African-American community that he grew up with.
Thank you sir for doing your research , Elvis was a great person and believed in everyone.
My favorite Elvis song. It will be played at my funeral.
This is very BEAUTIFUL and as an Elvis Fan, your sincerity, honesty and bravery to deal with some people that jumó to conclusions and keeping it REAL, was heartwarming to watch and hear! THANK YOU for those beautiful words and for being a true example of what human decency is!
You have great values and I can see me having someone like you as a LIFELONG FRIEND AND BROTHER!😎👍🏼🤗
Thank you for promoting truth and brotherhood. We need more people like you in the world.
It is called an Epiphany. Glad you had one on Elvis. They are a good thing to have and a good thing that your mind is open enough to receive.
Takes a big man to admit he was wrong. I know exactly what you’re talking about. Elvis never said “The only thing black people are fit to do is shine my shoes” pure BS that was spread by jealous people to knock down his popularity.
So enough about that. I could see on your face the surprise at how Elvis’s voice was so powerful and passionate. Almost operatic in some parts. People (not necessarily you) sometimes know his music by his movies which wasn’t his best stuff. He also recorded gospel music which really showed his range and true talent as a powerful vocalist.
As others said, Elvis wasn’t poor, that doesn’t even come close to describing their situation. They were destitute. Dirt poor! Also, Elvis was a twin, his brother died at birth.
Thanks for keeping an open mind and doing the initial review even though you thought he had said some horrible and racist things. Says a lot about your character and ability to relook at something you thought you knew about but had simply been given incorrect information. Don’t hold it against the people whether family or friends for their incorrect information. A lot of people thought this till people close to Elvis told the truth about how Elvis wasn’t racist and always acknowledged where his music roots came from and was a generous person to everyone around him regardless of race.
Oh, and by the way, Whitney Houston’s mom was actually one of his backup singers. Great job man, enjoyed your honesty in both videos. Peace....
It sure does, this lad's channel is legit. 👌
Hi, I'm a new subscriber. I love your objectivity and your honesty in your reactions. I don't know how anyone was offended in the previous Elvis reaction. If they had truly listened to what you said they wouldn't have been. Elvis is what lead me to your channel but I look forward to going back and watching all of your reactions.
You are wonderful, thank you so much and welcome!!!!!
Thank you so much! What you said was so powerful at the end. When my son gets home I'm going to have him listen to your words of wisdom.
Yeah I’m going to listen to his other reactions as well. This dude is really passionate about music and it’s very refreshing!!!
Drama just watched the video buddy thank you that voice omg no one and I mean no one can sing that song like him I love your reaction and you are a good guy I enjoy listening to you you speak from the heart buddy screw those people that say he was this he was that it’s all bullshit he was a kind man and the most generous person this world has ever known thank you again vinny from Boston
Elvis was born in Tupelo Mississippi and grew up there until he was 13 and then moved to Memphis Tennessee. In Tupelo he lived in the very poor part of town and back then they had the white neighborhood and the black neighborhood. He lived right on the border in the white neighborhood but he always spent a lot of time in the black neighborhood. He would go and listen to the men who would sing out on the sidewalk or sit outside the clubs and listen to the music , he loved it. He also loved the black churches where he would often go to on Sundays. He had a black friend from school that he would always go visit and they would always listen to the men who would be out on the sidewalk with their guitars and singing. That is where he learned to play his guitar his mother had bought him for his birthday.
Phenomenal Elvis ! The King !
HAPPY THANKSGIVING AND HAVE A BLESSED DAY. Rock on my friend.
You too, thank you and God Bless You!!!
Absolutely love your reactions @dramasyde ❣ Your open mind blows me away🥰✌❣
This was a long time ago, and I cannot say yes or no to where he got his music.
If he didn't take it from others, ok, that's all good.
If he did, then let's look at the selection.
A great many had a strong message of unity and brotherhood.
If he did cover songs from black artists, then what was the impact?
The Impact I say, is that he carried their messages into areas where those artists would not be as welcome. Spreading them to people that would not have been as likely to hear their message.
Wow. Respect to you, Sir. As a long time EP fan, I can tell you -- Many Elvis fans are fiercely protective of him. Maybe it's because some out there still think it's 'cool' to demean him, in the Manner in which he Died, and How he looked, near the end. Elvis Foolishly bought into the notion that hitting 40 was a death sentence, in the 'Rock genre of youth.' He did Not want to live Anymore! Those closest to him attest to this.
This truth is Difficult to accept & many ... Don't. So, they go on adamantly defending him, even viciously, at times. I Loved Elvis Aaron Presley too, but I also view his legacy through clear lenses -- Not rose-colored. So, (All) that said, please Don't take it personally. You seem Sincere and Honest ... and after listening to All you said, I know you'll be Objective. So, I'll unpause it now & watch you, watch Elvis. Bring it, DramaSyd!
Thank you Syd, you're an amazing person, I really enjoyed listening to your articulate thoughts. Happy Holidays to you.
You Sir, have my fullest honor!!
Respect my friend 👍
I love your honest reactions. We were all born with what we have. Not my fault I don’t have baby blue eyes. It is my fault if I hold something against you for something you can in no way change. We are way to concerned about race. Let’s look at things we love. Music is a great place to start.
Anen, thank you so much
Your childhood guardians raised a fine, fair and objective man. They left out the gift of Elvis and here you are; discovering him with a mature and open mind. And now you are sharing with others. I thank you.
Elvis is an American Treasure
Love your reactions and honesty!
Please try Suspicious Minds by Elvis live in Las Vegas. Thank you!
I wish I could subscribe again. I wish I could give another like. I spent the morning checking out online news and politics, yet the most articulated, adult-like stream of verbalized thoughts was waiting right here on a damn music reaction video.
I think yesterday's "Miscommunication", although a pain in the ass for you, was a blessing in disguise. Elvis' legendary performance actually became "secondary" in this upload, and I'm sure the words you said hit home with at least a few viewers, changing their outlook on things just a bit. That was far better than any reaction could have been.
Thank you for thinking this one through as it would have been far too easy to simply enter DEFENSE mode, which you obviously rose above.
that's huge, you are so kind thank you!!!
Peace and Love Brother. Sadly enough we’re all taught Hate (and Love). Read of his Friends......Muhammad Ali, Sam Cooke, James Brown, Sammy Davis Jr (great stories). BB King remembers the young Elvis standing around in Memphis soaking it all up. Thanks for not spreading “Hate”. Elvis (and ALL) deserve what you spoke of today.
Another person who you’re gotten respect from, love what you think, feel,and say!
his art in gospel music brought people together
First time coming across your channel....you seem to be a wise person my friend. As for Elvis, I loved his music and to this day am discovering more of his amazing songs that I had never heard before like "Raised on Rock" and "Edge of Reality" (which would be great as a James Bond theme song). Elvis had so many 'firsts' and influenced so many that followed after him.
You Sir, have my full respect and truly an honor to listen to you. You speak the Gospel Truth. I wish more people were like you. I very much enjoy watching and listening to you. You speak how you feel. The music is that truth. This is our passion. Elvis has been a part of my life since the womb. My father a HUGE Elvis fan since he was a young man in the 50s. I was born in 1969. I have seen him in concert in New Haven, CT 1976. I was 7 years old. He was larger than life but still bled like you and I. No one is perfect. He was a gift to us all. He sang every style you can think of and did it well. Not many artist can do that.
You, my friend are true to yourself and to us. I hope some day I can meet you. Shake your hand and call you, friend. Enjoy the Elvis journey. As there is no getting off this ride because there is too much music, history to explore. You have just tapped into just the tip of the Elvis iceberg. Trust me he will NOT disappoint you. I appreciate you digging into his life and finding the truths. So much more to know and will amaze you.
Again, it's an honor. Thank you, friend.
Rowland in Connecticut
This is one brave statement you are making, Sir. Bravo!!! Very brave. I can't imagine anyone misheard your words! You came off as honest and open-minded. Very much appreciated yesterday! AND today!
Thank you.
No offense, no apology necessary! You addressed it.
This Song is Great , Elvis was very strong. He is the King . Greetings from germany.
Same as others, because of your humble admissions, I subscribed. I was young when Elvis died, but was already a huge fan. It warms my heart to see people of all ages and all colors experience the GOD given gift he was to all of us. His awards were all won for his Gospel songs. He was a very spiritual man and I'm sure GOD is enjoying the very gifts he instilled in Elvis right now. GOD Bless 💗
You have a good heart and Elvis was kind, gentle, loving and a GREAT singer without a racist bone
in his body. he loved people.
I enjoyed your honesty already with "In the Ghetto" reaction. Someone has said that the biggest illusion and lie they have fed to as is that we are somehow different. And yeah, that suit is the coolest.. would look great on you!. That red scarf in his outfit is for the soldiers died in Vietnam.
THE gold voice
THE KING 👑🕺
THE best 😍❤️💜💞
Hey man this happens to everyone, when we are young we learn what people teach us. Everybody should appreciate growth and show appreciation to those who do grow and end up with a new perspective. People need time and information to reach a new understanding and lots of people don’t like to give it.
The “King” never saw color, he just saw people!
Appreciate you commentary. Can tell you really care about people as well as the music. Whitney Houston's mother was one of Elvis's backup singers. There is a youtube video of Oprah interviewing her about Elvis, a gift he gave her with a special nickname etc.
Thank you!!!
Hi DramaSyde! Great reaction! I love listening to you - you're a very authentic person. I've been a fan of Elvis since I was a child, but as a child, I saw Elvis through rose-colored glasses. In my adulthood, I've come to learn more about Elvis as a person and I've learned that Elvis was a great entertainer, he had a heart of gold, but he was a deeply, deeply flawed human being - in many ways. His manager, Col. Tom Parker, was degenerate gambler, did not let Elvis tour out of the country (except Canada) because Tom Parker was not an American citizen and if he left the country, he was afraid he would not be allowed back in. Europeans loved Elvis, but he would never be able to tour there because his manager would not allow it. Elvis was a great entertainer and sang with such sole and deep feeling but it's true he did not write any of his songs. He loved gospel music and was a huge fan of Mahalila Jackson. Before he died, Elvis wanted to produce a gospel album and not sing in it, but his manager wouldn't allow it. One last thing, Elvis won three grammys during his career - all for gospel music not rock and roll. Don't let others get you down! You are a sincere person - not everyone is unfortunately. Take care brother - I'll be listening! :)
I have listened to your speech and I don't know who commented what, and don't actually want to know if they can be so nasty. Thank you for talking straight out. What we are taught as children is not our fault, and we only discover the truth when we're grown-up. Thank goodness I never had that with my parents, they were not racist and neither are my grown-up sons or their families racist.
Pity that there are those who must find fault instead of just listening and enjoying this. Everyone has a right to say who they like and who they don't. Tons of people never knew much about Elvis and are astonished to learn he was one of the kindest souls around, had lots of "black" friends and loved them too. Please take heart and know there are so many people who appreciate your comments and keep it up xxxxx
Thank you for your candor and realness. I appreciate you!
And, this is one of my favorite performances ever. His message and talent - wow!
None of us know all things Elvis. Wish we did, but we are learning all the time with the people out there who are dedicated to telling the Elvis stories. I've not hear you come off as a a$$hole, we all make mistakes...we are human after all. It is how we address those mistakes and you addressed yours in an honorable way. We will leave it at that. This song and Elvis singing it.....just gives me goosebumps! The emotions, the facial expressions, the soul....you name it and Elvis has it. This is not a song to listen to while you are driving because you just get into (or at least I do) so much as you can feel those emotions and the words to this song just grab into your soul. Yep, this song and it's message gets me every single time, but it has to have Elvis singing it. The more I learn about Elvis, the more I respect and honor and am in awe of him. He was the real deal wasn't he?! This man was and always will be a one and only.
Like Elvis said when all my brother's walk hand in hand. Welcome to the Elvis family 🥋
I watched both reactions and did not hear anything offensive at all. I think the fact that you talked about the misrepresentations and misinformation you were taught as a child about Elvis followed you to this point in your life, and you took ownership of it and can now correct it. We all grow up and have to find our own truth. You did that, and I appreciate your honesty and your willingness to move on from it. That takes a lot of courage. Very proud of you. Love your reaction videos! You keep it real and that's great! Keep up the good work!!!
thank you so much!!!
Same, I heard honesty
@Carla, some people are faced with strength of character, they fear it! Sad.