His red tie represented the blood of our Vietnam War’s young soldiers. I’m so, so touched by your reaction. You’re an inspiration, indeed! I grew up in that era and, yes! Yes! If anyone is not moved by this performance, I’m speechless. Elvis is not only the King of Rock-n-roll; he’s the King of COMPASSION. Thank you so much for your reaction. Perhaps many more people will open their eyes, AND heart. 💖
Graduated from high school in 1967 and this was live. He was told not to sing this song but, he did it anyway. True legend still in 2024 and I still love all his music.
If he had been a preacher he would have probably helped a lot of people. His entourage said he would love to buy out fruit and vegetable stands on country roads just because he could!!!
In my opinion, this is the greatest vocal performance ever by a solo artist! Sung with so much feeling and emotion. No other singer, past or present, can top this
Beautiful, but the live Andy Williams' show with Righteous Brothers' Bobby Hatfield singing Unchained Melody is considered the greatest solo live performance.
You are so right! He was the greatest entertainer of all time! And he opened up the door for all music genres to come! 45yrs after he left us, he still is loved all around the WORLD! Not many entertainers,if any, can lay claim to that!!! RIP Elvis
Amen!!!! We need more people to sing and speak about UNITING US WITH LOVE ❤️ I’m so tired of celebs and prominent people getting attention and followers by preaching hate. We need more MLK’s and more Elvis Presley’s! We need to unite with LOVE!!! God wins with LOVE!!! I grew up listening to this song and I STILL get chills. Thank you for feeling this incredible human and putting it out there. I LOVE your reaction! ❤️❤️❤️ The world needs more love! Elvis was singing about a man he respected so much about losing MLK and Bobby Kennedy. There is a reason why this song resonates with all of us! Seek LOVE, let’s embrace each other with LOVE ❤️ Sick of the powers that be trying to seperate us. We the people have the power to come together and break the chains of hate. Thank you again for your post! ❤️❤️❤️⚡️ #tcb
Thanks! I grew up listening to Elvis . My dad was his biggest fan. When he bought an album he bought 2, 1 to open and one never opened. He would sing Elvis non stop. My friends were like your daddy looks and sounds like Elvis and he looked but vocals mot as smooth. Rip daddy. I was made to listen and tell my dad the meaning of this song.
I can see it in your eyes and face, the realisation and appreciation that you are experiencing the Elvis phenomenon. Lovely reaction. Do look into his life. From 18 years old in 1953, to 42 years old in 1977 this man recorded over 700 songs, in different genres from Rock and Roll to Gospel, made 31 movies and 2 documentaries, served 2 years in the Army for his country and gave away and raised millions of dollars for charities and people in need. Please do react To more Elvis. 👌🕺💕
Amazing! Isn’t it? No voice dubbing, no computer controlled microphone, no editing!! He sang that in he special in one take!! The King of music!! My 21 year old daughter knows all of his songs!!!!
Elvis was speaking to the black community in this song... It was about MLK...I always knew I loved this song... always my fav... but didn't truly understand the meaning of it till i was in my late 20's... I was not a child of the 60's so I just didn't get it.. now I get it and it means even more to me.
Story goes during rehearsals ..1st , Col. Tom was bangin on the door yelling " No way...no message songs, etc.". He wanted the whole show to be a Xmas show, all Xmas songs,. 2nd, during first takes they had to start over frequently because the studio band members were so blown away by Elvis' power and emotion that they became spectators, some in tears. Finally, keep in mind that 1968 was a painful year for all. Assassin's took out MLK and then RFK. So, that shock and pain went into creating and performing this, my favorite, epic Elvis song. Also, he performed it many times mostly the same way but it's said his best by far was singing it lying on his back. You won't find many covers of this one. No one could
Love you and as my music teacher in college once said, "You will never find a singer like Elvis Presley, who could sing any different type of music more soulfully and majestically than anyone else!"
Omg. I was crying every time I listened to this song . Elvis Presley is the legend and is the king of Rock and Roll 🎸. This need to message to the world and the young generation.
The voice, the vocals, the performance, the hype, the swag, the message, the music, the true feelings and everything else are way way greater and higher than today's standards of songs.
Elvis is one of the most recognized & famous people in music history, & no doubt, one of the most talented, however his heart & love for humanity, is his true legacy 💗💚💜 I wish with every fiber of my being, that his dream would come true right now!!! 💗💚💜 RIP **Martin Luther King** RIP **Robert Kennedy** RIP **Elvis Presley** 💗💚💜 3 amazing men, who tried to change to world for the better, & paid the ultimate price 😔 *GREAT REACTION*
If you watch to the very end, when he says: “Thank you. Good night”, you can see that he put his all into the delivery of that song and it left him breathless.
Im glad the young generation still can hear and see the soul and heart of where music really began. Ive been elvis fan for 50 years and will remain his fan till i die. Thank you for showcasing the king for new generations to hear
I've been an Elvis fan my entire life.... it's been a few years since I've sat down and watched this performance. I can't stop the tears..... That was raw, no ear monitor, live band off to the side, no vocal effect, no audience. Just Elvis giving everything he had during a very difficult time in our Nation's history. Elvis never believed it was his place to share his opinions on politics, worldly events, or religion. Although he had a deep religious belief, his personal thought was that he was an entertainer..... that was his God given talent and it was his talent he would share with the world. His words: "Id like to say that I learned Very early in life that: 'Without a song the day would never end Without a song a man aint got a friend Without a song the road would never bend Without a song... ' So I keep singing a song. Good night. Thank you. Share lyrics
You're right about him taking up the room. There was always an announcement made when he left. " Elvis has left the building" lol. I was 8 yrs old when he died and I cried as I put the news clipping on my wall. 1977. Also if you didn't know. His daughter married Michael Jackson. Look that up. Michael also tried very hard to buy the rights to his music. Michael even knew he was an icon.
No one could sing like Elvis! He could do Gospel, Rock and roll, country, whatever... I don't want to even say he's a generational talent, he's a once in a lifetime talent...this Song shows how good he could sing...
Sir Tom Jones, even Elvis said Tom’s voice was the best he’d ever heard and he was correct. Today even his 80’s Tom can still sing amazingly well. In his prime Tom’s power, range, tone and emotion was second to none. Watch him sing ‘never fall in love again’ in 1964 on TH-cam, all live with no modern technology, yet he’s just spectacular, all pure talent.
@Kristine I pray God may forgive me ...but I HATE so-called "Col." Tom Parker for the HORRIBLE way he used and abused Elvis for his own arrogant greed alone! He didn't care about Elvis's well-being; all he cared about was lining his own pockets!! 😠😡🤬😈
ELVIS THE KING 👑 He was truly amazing, I think his voice is Hypnotising all you can do is just watch and listen in amazement.. I was born in 1963 loved the film's music 🎶 don't think they will ever be another artist like Elvis ❤️🇬🇧
Elvis was the best... I remember watching this show on television with older sisters, I was 5 yrs old... There's a reason they call him the KING!! He is the most impersonated musician til this day... The man was gifted with soul & kindness... And let's not forget that he was a 😍gorgeous man!! I am glad you were introduced to Elvis... Visit Graceland if you ever get an opportunity...
I love the reactions from the younger generation who's getting a taste of Elvis for the first time. This is why his songs have started climbing the charts again due to the new Elvis movie which was fantastic. Elvis will always be The King ! This was one of the best reaction videos I've seen. Thanks for that. New subscriber. 🥰
It was a protest song because Bobby Kennedy was assassinated during rehearsals for the Christmas special. MLK Jr's "I Had a Dream" was the inspiration for some of the lyrics & title, but this was not performed as a tribute to him.
This was recorded in NBC TV studio for his 68 TV special. No audience. Live, raw vocals though - you are correct.. compared to all the tech they use nowadays to make people sound in tune!! Great reaction x
There was an audiance the whole show a very small one but that was the point. He hadn't been in front of an audiance for 10 years. He was so nervous. It was perfection
Elvis has 150 albums that are gold platinum double platinum more then any singer in history more then beatles and Michael Jackson does not crack top 5 in albums this man is the goat
If I could hit your like button a million times I would!! For Elvis and mainly the meaning of this song!!! We should all be in the streets singing it!!!!!!
everyone else has talked about the song itself, and absolutely, it's an incredibly powerful song with an amazing, aspirational message that holds up even today, but other than that I gotta say: a pure white suit is difficult to pull off and make it look good, but if anyone could do it it was Elvis
A lot of the hard rock bands from back in the 1960's were looking down on Elvis for singing ballads all the time, they're not laughing now, it is specifically those ballads that have withstood the test of time and clearly showcase his talent.
His red tie represented the blood of our Vietnam War’s young soldiers. I’m so, so touched by your reaction. You’re an inspiration, indeed! I grew up in that era and, yes! Yes! If anyone is not moved by this performance, I’m speechless. Elvis is not only the King of Rock-n-roll; he’s the King of COMPASSION. Thank you so much for your reaction. Perhaps many more people will open their eyes, AND heart. 💖
1968. 1968 no such thing as auto tune. The voice of pure god given talent.
some people say elvis didnt have a great voice, they must havent heard this song cause hes undeniably great
Graduated from high school in 1967 and this was live. He was told not to sing this song but, he did it anyway. True legend still in 2024 and I still love all his music.
Elvis was a 1 in a million personality and entertainer. He was loved all around the world. He is deeply missed.
No, Elvis was once in a lifetime, and his drummer the late Ronnie Tutt was outstanding!
1 in 10 billion
Elvis said when a fan said you are the King! He said no darlin’ Jesus is King I am just a singer.
He always missed not being able to go to church because he could only leave his house after hours.
If he had been a preacher he would have probably helped a lot of people. His entourage said he would love to buy out fruit and vegetable stands on country roads just because he could!!!
In my opinion, this is the greatest vocal performance ever by a solo artist! Sung with so much feeling and emotion. No other singer, past or present, can top this
so true
I totally agree 👍 👌
It's absolutely stunning
Beautiful, but the live Andy Williams' show with Righteous Brothers' Bobby Hatfield singing Unchained Melody is considered the greatest solo live performance.
Amen!
Elvis was the best then. Elvis is the best now and. Elvis will always be the best forever and always will be
You are so right! He was the greatest entertainer of all time! And he opened up the door for all music genres to come! 45yrs after he left us, he still is loved all around the WORLD! Not many entertainers,if any, can lay claim to that!!! RIP Elvis
That's why he's the king!!!!
It was fun watching someone new get who Elvis was. This song was inspired my Martin Luther King.
This is the first time I've ever read comments with zero negativaty. And it's beautiful
That tan that Elvis has is because of his mother’s background part Cherokee 😊
This song was dedicated to MLK, whom Elvis admired. Respect.
This man has had a very large impact in my life and I wasn’t even born until four years after his death. An absolute legend in the highest regard!! ❤
That wasn't his voice, that was his soul singing...
The world needs this message now more than ever.
I agree.
Finally someone admits it
If at my own funeral nobody plays this version I'll just open the coffin and leave 🤭🤭🤭🤭
Amen!!!! We need more people to sing and speak about UNITING US WITH LOVE ❤️ I’m so tired of celebs and prominent people getting attention and followers by preaching hate. We need more MLK’s and more Elvis Presley’s! We need to unite with LOVE!!! God wins with LOVE!!! I grew up listening to this song and I STILL get chills. Thank you for feeling this incredible human and putting it out there. I LOVE your reaction! ❤️❤️❤️ The world needs more love! Elvis was singing about a man he respected so much about losing MLK and Bobby Kennedy. There is a reason why this song resonates with all of us! Seek LOVE, let’s embrace each other with LOVE ❤️ Sick of the powers that be trying to seperate us. We the people have the power to come together and break the chains of hate. Thank you again for your post! ❤️❤️❤️⚡️ #tcb
Amen
Thanks! I grew up listening to Elvis . My dad was his biggest fan. When he bought an album he bought 2, 1 to open and one never opened. He would sing Elvis non stop. My friends were like your daddy looks and sounds like Elvis and he looked but vocals mot as smooth. Rip daddy. I was made to listen and tell my dad the meaning of this song.
I think we witnessed the greatest performance of Elvis's career...
You know it!
I always loved Elvis Presley , and this song was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I can see it in your eyes and face, the realisation and appreciation that you are experiencing the Elvis phenomenon. Lovely reaction. Do look into his life. From 18 years old in 1953, to 42 years old in 1977 this man recorded over 700 songs, in different genres from Rock and Roll to Gospel, made 31 movies and 2 documentaries, served 2 years in the Army for his country and gave away and raised millions of dollars for charities and people in need. Please do react
To more Elvis. 👌🕺💕
Amazing! Isn’t it? No voice dubbing, no computer controlled microphone, no editing!! He sang that in he special in one take!! The King of music!! My 21 year old daughter knows all of his songs!!!!
This song has such.meaning. TODAY!# every. DJ should be playing this song. TODAY. OVER.AND OVER,!
You can feel this deep down in your soul
שיר מדהים מלא רגש וכנות❤❤❤אהבתי את התגובה שלך🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘👍👍👍🫶🫶🫶
Man, I love that applause at the end. ELVIS is the man.
Elvis was speaking to the black community in this song... It was about MLK...I always knew I loved this song... always my fav... but didn't truly understand the meaning of it till i was in my late 20's... I was not a child of the 60's so I just didn't get it.. now I get it and it means even more to me.
Elvis. No auto tune. Pure talent.
Hard to believe that only 9 short years later we lost him
This is a sacred song and requires a thoughtful reaction.
I'm a long time (like I'm old) fan of Elvis and I just love your reaction to this video. Thanks for making my heart smile.
Elvis was and is still the complete package
1968
Story goes during rehearsals ..1st , Col. Tom was bangin on the door yelling " No way...no message songs, etc.". He wanted the whole show to be a Xmas show, all Xmas songs,. 2nd, during first takes they had to start over frequently because the studio band members were so blown away by Elvis' power and emotion that they became spectators, some in tears. Finally, keep in mind that 1968 was a painful year for all. Assassin's took out MLK and then RFK. So, that shock and pain went into creating and performing this, my favorite, epic Elvis song. Also, he performed it many times mostly the same way but it's said his best by far was singing it lying on his back. You won't find many covers of this one. No one could
wonderful to see someone be Spiritually moved when experiencing Elvis.
Love you and as my music teacher in college once said, "You will never find a singer like Elvis Presley, who could sing any different type of music more soulfully and majestically than anyone else!"
Love him. Love you.
Omg. I was crying every time I listened to this song . Elvis Presley is the legend and is the king of Rock and Roll 🎸. This need to message to the world and the young generation.
This song meant a lot to Elvis. He felt deeply.
The voice, the vocals, the performance, the hype, the swag, the message, the music, the true feelings and everything else are way way greater and higher than today's standards of songs.
Elvis is one of the most recognized & famous people in music history, & no doubt, one of the most talented, however his heart & love for humanity, is his true legacy 💗💚💜 I wish with every fiber of my being, that his dream would come true right now!!! 💗💚💜 RIP **Martin Luther King** RIP **Robert Kennedy** RIP **Elvis Presley** 💗💚💜 3 amazing men, who tried to change to world for the better, & paid the ultimate price 😔 *GREAT REACTION*
ELVIS TOOK US TO CHURCH WITH THAT SONG HE SANG .❤ GREAT SONG WE CAN ALL LEARN TO LIVE BY .
This man could take you to church with one note. Gifted isn’t the word for it. He was blessed.
Elvis was the man
Elvis was proof that less is more. SMOOTH!
Elvis was the first of his kind. He is a legend.
If you watch to the very end, when he says: “Thank you. Good night”, you can see that he put his all into the delivery of that song and it left him breathless.
There’ll never be another Elvis
Beautiful man, beautiful voice, beautiful delivery, that was, The King.
The King
Im glad the young generation still can hear and see the soul and heart of where music really began. Ive been elvis fan for 50 years and will remain his fan till i die. Thank you for showcasing the king for new generations to hear
Thx. There is only one ELVIS !!!
We all reacted to him the same way. What a voice.
He just had charisma--some great people have it.
I've been an Elvis fan my entire life.... it's been a few years since I've sat down and watched this performance. I can't stop the tears..... That was raw, no ear monitor, live band off to the side, no vocal effect, no audience. Just Elvis giving everything he had during a very difficult time in our Nation's history. Elvis never believed it was his place to share his opinions on politics, worldly events, or religion. Although he had a deep religious belief, his personal thought was that he was an entertainer..... that was his God given talent and it was his talent he would share with the world. His words: "Id like to say that I learned
Very early in life that:
'Without a song the day would never end
Without a song a man aint got a friend
Without a song the road would never bend
Without a song... '
So I keep singing a song.
Good night.
Thank you.
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You're right about him taking up the room. There was always an announcement made when he left. " Elvis has left the building" lol. I was 8 yrs old when he died and I cried as I put the news clipping on my wall. 1977. Also if you didn't know. His daughter married Michael Jackson. Look that up. Michael also tried very hard to buy the rights to his music. Michael even knew he was an icon.
Imagine what a live concert was like! I can tell you...first hand...it got you to your soul!
"I Can't Help Falling in Love with You" is my most loved Elvis masterpiece.
“This dude is different!” Yup, he sure was. That’s why we still miss him 💗
The voice,the king ,my love 💕🌺🙏😢💋
Elvis will always be the King!
He was this good..he really was.
He was beautiful
Makes me smile knowing Elvis has a new fan. ❤
No one could sing like Elvis! He could do Gospel, Rock and roll, country, whatever...
I don't want to even say he's a generational talent, he's a once in a lifetime talent...this Song shows how good he could sing...
Eternal!
Sir Tom Jones, even Elvis said Tom’s voice was the best he’d ever heard and he was correct. Today even his 80’s Tom can still sing amazingly well. In his prime Tom’s power, range, tone and emotion was second to none. Watch him sing ‘never fall in love again’ in 1964 on TH-cam, all live with no modern technology, yet he’s just spectacular, all pure talent.
Love Tom Jones to saw both when I was a teen but Elvis was better live
@@bellabana, 🤣 Tom Jones are you serious? I'm sorry but that's a bunch of bull you just unloaded.
Love his gospels, especially ‘How Great Thou Art’.
My dying husband requested that version play first at his funeral.
No one else could compare! SEE, WE TOLD YOU 😁
Elvis was amazing: singer, writer, musician and man!!! So sad his manager ruined his life.
@Kristine I pray God may forgive me ...but I HATE so-called "Col." Tom Parker for the HORRIBLE way he used and abused Elvis for his own arrogant greed alone! He didn't care about Elvis's well-being; all he cared about was lining his own pockets!! 😠😡🤬😈
ELVIS THE KING 👑 He was truly amazing, I think his voice is Hypnotising all you can do is just watch and listen in amazement.. I was born in 1963 loved the film's music 🎶 don't think they will ever be another artist like Elvis ❤️🇬🇧
Elvis is the man my brother ❤💯
His red scarf he wore was for the men that died in Vietnam. He loved America! Miss him!💖💖💖💖
Elvis was the best...
I remember watching this show on television with older sisters, I was 5 yrs old...
There's a reason they call him the KING!!
He is the most impersonated musician til this day...
The man was gifted with soul & kindness...
And let's not forget that he was a 😍gorgeous man!!
I am glad you were introduced to Elvis...
Visit Graceland if you ever get an opportunity...
Shush, this man had the voice of an angel
There is a reason why his voice is ubiquitous.
I love the reactions from the younger generation who's getting a taste of Elvis for the first time. This is why his songs have started climbing the charts again due to the new Elvis movie which was fantastic. Elvis will always be The King ! This was one of the best reaction videos I've seen. Thanks for that. New subscriber. 🥰
The GOAT
He is the GOAT always and forever
Elvis walked off that stage and cried that's how much he put into that song.
The KING for a reason. This song shows why. A devotion to MLK.
It’s a TV special in 68. There’s a Live jam unplugged segment of this same show which was best part of show. Elvis in leather
When his country called Elvis gladly served. Respect
❤
Actually he was given option of going to jail or serving.
Elvis has always been the man. Cold chills as well every single time. Watched this on live tv in 1968
Yo I love your reaction ! No voice over no auto tune no lip syncing !! Incredible tribute to MLK
It was a protest song because Bobby Kennedy was assassinated during rehearsals for the Christmas special. MLK Jr's "I Had a Dream" was the inspiration for some of the lyrics & title, but this was not performed as a tribute to him.
the greatest song ever so actual !
We played this song on my mothers funeral. She loved Elvis, this was her favourite song. Greetings from Sweden🙏💜
Elvis It’s a very special person he was what you call a phenomenon something that happens once in a lifetime
Your reaction has as much depth and passion as Elvis put into this song.
He hits us big time with this one!
This was recorded in NBC TV studio for his 68 TV special. No audience. Live, raw vocals though - you are correct.. compared to all the tech they use nowadays to make people sound in tune!! Great reaction x
The BEST all time live performance ever! I was very young but remember it very very well!!!
There was an audiance the whole show a very small one but that was the point. He hadn't been in front of an audiance for 10 years. He was so nervous. It was perfection
all Elvis songs speak truth
Elvis has 150 albums that are gold platinum double platinum more then any singer in history more then beatles and Michael Jackson does not crack top 5 in albums this man is the goat
Love this song! He sang it from the heart!
I love how every single person no matter what music they are into can feel Elvis and music. Gives everyone a feeling that nobody else can
You must hear American Trilogy! His live concert in Hawaii was incredible!! There will never be another Elvis Presley EVER !
Best ever reaction to the Best ever!
This is live on national TV 📺 in 1968 with an orchestra👏🏽 I was 10 and watched with my mother.
This song still fits today
And this was sung Live! He sang Blurs, pop, Soul, Country, Gospel and Rock n Roll! Natural voice, no Autotune!
If I could hit your like button a million times I would!! For Elvis and mainly the meaning of this song!!! We should all be in the streets singing it!!!!!!
everyone else has talked about the song itself, and absolutely, it's an incredibly powerful song with an amazing, aspirational message that holds up even today, but other than that I gotta say: a pure white suit is difficult to pull off and make it look good, but if anyone could do it it was Elvis
Elvis. TIMELESS
What can we say? Speechless. Elvis is the King ever and ever.
Elvis said same God made me ,made you!
His voice wraps itself through your soul like some kind of velvet and it feels good. Elvis, the Man. ♥️
A lot of the hard rock bands from back in the 1960's were looking down on Elvis for singing ballads all the time, they're not laughing now, it is specifically those ballads that have withstood the test of time and clearly showcase his talent.