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Elvis fought to record this song. He was told his career would tank if he recorded it. He went against everyone and recorded it anyway. He was a lovely, generous man who believed in people.
This was done, I believe, in the late 1960's!! As a minority group, I felt this all my life and respected this man for singing about it back in the day!! What you do with it now, is up to you!!
No "In The Ghetto" without "If I Can Dream". His message after MLK and Robert Kennedy were assassinated! It's a must listen! Thanks for your reaction to this one! ♡
In the new Elvis movie we learn that a Reverend told Elvis "that too dangerous to say; SING! So in a time of racial tension & social unrest ELVIS chose to sing "IN THE GHETTO" (against the advice of his manager & others) to put a spot light on an issue that he felt was important.
This kind of song, that tells a story, is called a "Ballad". This one is one of the greatest that came out of the '60's, 1969. I remember it well and it still makes me cry.
It was a tribute to MLK AND Senator Kennedy (who had just been assassinated) Don't confuse Senator Kennedy with president Kennedy because some have when I made this comment on other reactions.
Elvis was born 1935 and grew up poor during the depression. He grew up in a black neighborhood and went to a black church. Thanks for your reaction. Be Blessed.
Many who say he was culturally appropriating black culture are ignorant. He lived this right along side of other black neighbors & friends. He lived in the ghetto & often times his family was helped by his black neighbors w/ food etc. He respected & appreciated the beauty that he saw around him in clubs & tent meetings. Take skin color out of the equation & these were people living their lives. He was influenced like any person in this time & place. Enuf said.❤
Elvis grew up in the ghetto. He was one of the only white kids in a black neighborhood. So he can relate, he knows what he’s talking about. He lived it.
The song was written by Mac Davis in the late 60s, during the time of the riots (68-69). I was growing up 4 miles outside Detroit at the time. Tough times inthe cities with Vietnam, JFK/MLK/RFK killings, and the other movements. Elvis won a Grammy in six diff categories including gospel. He was one of a kind. I love seeing people’s reaction to those who have never seen him. Well done. Consciousness expansion.
Elvis had his issues, but being a good and decent human being wasn't one of them. Venues at the time would tell him his black backup singers couldn't come in and he would cancel the show rather than not stand by the singers. He grew up in complete back breaking poverty. He lived in the ghetto, across the railroad tracks was the black ghetto. He played with their kids, etc. His mom often shopped there. It's a life and a culture that never left him. He never forgot it and always did everything he could to spread the message and help people. I can't think of another song that is as blunt and forcefully in your face with its message as this one. He doesn't waste any words or time. The power of such a simple story really sticks with people.
Elvis grew up in the worst ghettos in Tupelo, Miss and Memphis, Tenn. He understood the pain of going hungry, a very hard life. If you look you can see the pain and sadness in his eyes, he lived this life. He never forgot where he came from.
This song debut on June 27 1969. Elvis grew up in the ghetto and so beloved by the black community and black entertainers. Thanks for sharing. Katie 😊🌸 Also listen to Louie Armstrong, What a Wonderful world
Elvis grew up in a predominantly black area, his friends were black he sang gospel. Some people didn’t want his backing singers in the venue he had to sing, he would refuse to sing without his black backing singers ( one of the was Whitney Houston’s mum) he broke all boundaries and insisted singing his songs with his group. Remember at the time there was still segregation, he was loved by the black community and non racist others!
Thank you for not interrupting the song every 30 seconds. The expressions on your face shows you experiencing the song. As an old white lady, I find it so frustrating that we have not made more progress.
Watch this dude at the movies as a kid in the 60's and 70's. I'm a great fan of Elvis. Have his records, then cassettes, now CD's and DVD's. Elvis sang the best love songs ever. When on a date, just play Elvis for her.
He didn’t write his own songs didn’t have to. He sung them better than anyone nobody could match Elvis Presley. Nobody. Oh yea. Sold over a BILLION RECORDS Untouched. Canada
Elvis was told by his manager we don't do message songs ,but he kicked out his manager and his people and recorded this song ,and if I can dream , and said from now on I will only do songs that mean something to me
Most of his songs were not "message songs." He said you've got to give the people some entertainment. Check out some of his interviews, especially one in which he spoke of his upcoming Hawaii concert. He specifically said there would be no songs with a message.
Elvis, born in 1935 in Tupelo Miss, passed in 1977 at age 42. Grew up dirt poor as an only child, moved to Memphis at age 14 w his parents. Grad HS, 1953 and drive a truck for an electric Co, while studying to be an electrician. In 1954, paid $4 to cut a 2 sided record at Sun Studios, to give to his mom. A few months later he was called by the studio to cut a record, That’s All Right My Mama, which was a hit song in some areas of the South. He toured in southern states and the Louisiana Hayride, where he drove the females wild with his looks and moves. He was spotted by Colonel Tom Parker, who talked Elvis and his parents into signing a manager contract. Then Parker promoted Elvis to RCA which bought out his contract with Sun Records. Elvis first song in Jan. 56, at age 21 was Heartbreak Hotel, which had a different sound that the usual music at the time. A well publicized Elvis biopic movie opens in theaters on June 22, and there is talk about it winning awards. Tom Hanks, plays Elvis’ manager and Elvis is played by Austin Butler.
Elvis grew up in a Tupelo, Mississippi ghetto; Dad, Vern, was in jail for bad checks. He sang in church...Gospel was his first love...he sang "That's All Right, Mama" in 1954, when a teenager for his Mother's birthday, at Sun Records. He was a Spec 4 in the Army, got out in 2 years. Released "Heartbreak Hotel" in 1956 to a massive amount of controversy from religious groups because of his movements. He made a string of musical romance movies, that he didn't want to do. Finally got a decent script for "King Creole", his only b&w movie. He just wanted to make music. His singing career took a dip when his wife left him, and the Beatles arrived, his "Comeback Tour" helped immensely. When he sang "In the Ghetto", which his manager thought would kill his career, he fought to sing it, (it was written by Mac Davis) and here we are...as relevent, and often played, today as it was in 1969, when it was released. Thank you for your great reaction.
I appreciate your attitude. Going down the Elvis rabbit hole will bring you a surprising joy. No one like him. You could see movie on Elvis coming out 6/24. That will dispel a lot of lies about him. I can’t wait! It brings him from his upbringing in Tupelo Mississippi ghetto until his death in August 1977 at age 42.
Elvis, told them, " if I can't move, I can't sing " Elvis moved because, he could feel the music, they didn't understand that back then, they thought he just wanted to be vulgar, but that wasn't true! That's why he danced in most of his songs! You'll understand better if you watch the new movie of Elvis' life from childhood until his death in 1977! RIP Elvis!
Nobody tells a story better than the KING!!! Try "I Can't Help Falling In Love With You", "Jailhouse Rock", "If I Can Dream", "Kentucky Rain"! The Best Story Teller, EVER!! He paved the way for Modern Day Civil Rights with his songs!
To learn more about his background, search TH-cam for “Elvis and the Black Community- that echo will never die”, both Parts 1 & 2. He was born into poverty and grew up in poor, primarily black neighborhoods in Memphis, TN. He sang gospel at a black Baptist Church while in high school. Elvis was connected with black culture throughout his life.
Elvis grew up in extreme poverty he understood what he was talking about. Please react to Trying To get To you live 1968 comeback special. Thank you great reaction, i subbed.
I would love to see you discover more of Elvis' music. He recorded over 700 songs in all different genres. This would be a great introduction to his versatility: Elvis Presley - Music Evolution (1954-1977) (7:32).
This is the creation from the genius of MAC DAVIS. I was shocked the day I found out that this song comes from the man who had a wide variety of his own Hit songs such as "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" & "Oh Lord, It's Hard to be Humble".
There are certain songs that he doesn't dance due to the message that he delivers it to the audiences .Yet it is still fun and amazing to watch him as he sings.,His outfit! Bell Bottom or Flare was a style in the late 60's or first part of the 70's. He has a guy who designed his outfit and decorated them with colorful stones. I use to wear bell Bottom. I wish the style will come back.
Listen to IF I CAN DREAM from Elvis 1968 comeback performance. He’s in a white suit singing his heart and soul out. 1968 Dr king AND Bobby Kennedy were killed. Both in the same year. Elvis honors Dr King in this song.
You need to listen to 'If I can dream' too. Dedicated to MLK. Elvis grew up poor in a black neighborhood down south & a black church. He supported to community & fought for their rights through the days of the civil rights protests. He always had black artists in his band's, too. He released this one in 1969.
This song was originally titled "the vicious cycle or Circle" not sure which. Elvis truly cared and he knew what it was like to having nothing. I would love to know that the things Elvis sang about would have come to fruition by now but it seems we still have the vicious circle. His managers also didn't want him to sing this song but he stuck to his guns and performed it
Thank you. Loved this song! Elvis was a believer in people, songs and his faith. He tried to make a difference, and in so many many ways did exactly that! Absolutely love your quotes! 💕
Definitely tried to make a difference. Most people don’t realize the extent of his philanthropy. People have heard about the 200 cars he purchased for others and the houses he bought people but that was small potatoes compared to the benefit concerts he did to help cancer patients (Hawaii), tornado victims (Mississippi and Alabama), all the hospital bills he paid for people, how he helped the March of Dimes, St. Jude’s Hospital, the USS Arizona Memorial, and on and on that people don’t even know about. He did so much for people. Every year he contacted the Mayor of Memphis and Shelby County around the holidays and asked them to invite 50 different charitable organizations to a luncheon. He came in and donated envelopes with checks in them to help these organizations. Some of the organizations helped the larger community. Others were more specific, for example, the Jewish Community Center, an organization that assisted disabled African American children (remember this was still the segregated south) but he tried to assist everyone. At that time, he gave $100,000 each December, I don’t know what it would be worth today. But each check would be in an envelope for privacy. He was a real philanthropist. Because he grew up poor, he understood what it meant to need something or want something but not have the money for it. Elvis Presley was a great person.
when i was growing up 1st grade 1956 thru 12 ..except when he was in the army for 2 yrs.. it seem like elvis had a song out every month and every month til 1977 to his death he was the man even the guys loved elvis they wanted to be elvis it was a great time to grow up...
Elvis made a statement after he did all,those movies that after the 68 Comeback Special, he would never sing another song he didn’t like and his manager didn’t want him to sing it. Mac Davis was going to ask Sammy Davis Jr. about doing this song but he said to ask Elvis because he lived this life and sang with such passion that he’d probably do it. The cycle of life. As one man dies, another baby is born under same circumstances. Your a great reactor. You’re respectful, kind, and sensitive. Never an unkind word. I read your comments before the song. Bless you. 🙏🙏❤️❤️🥹😊❤️
Mac Davis wrote this song. He had a black friend and their dads worked together. But he wondered, why they lived in a bad part of town and he lived in a nicer part of town. It was written in January 1969. Recorded in April 1969. I found a video last week, of Mac describing writing it. I think you’d probably like 1970’s music. Where the songs told a story and, the instruments were crucial. Hope you have fun!!
Welcome to Elvis!! Check out "Trying to get to you", suspicious minds, or "How Great tho Art!! So many others for you to listen to, they're all great because Elvis was a very generous loving man .RIP, Elvis!!
American Trilogy is awesome. You Gave Me A Mountain, I think the more you get into Elvis you’ll see what a humble man he was. It’s a shame this song was in the 60’s and it could relate to today. Such a Shame
🔙 BACK IN TIMES!! ..BUT WE HAVE A DUTY!!.. TO PERFORM WITH GREAT... PERFECTION!!..TO CHART 📊...A... BEAVTIFUL DESTINY!!...AND YES!!.EACH 1 OF US!! MUST BE A PARTICIPANT!!ALWAYS... ALWAYS AS DESTINY'S CHILD 🧒 AMEN
Elvis was known an artist to move his hips to make the girls go wild. In one of his performances was the Ed Sullivan Show and he was told that he will only be taped from the chest up and someone on staff didn't listen to the bosses and taped is whole body. That is when he moved his hips for the first time of television-- at least that was I was told by my parents who grew up listening to Elvis.
This song was written by Mac Davis. The Original title was “The Vicious Circle” but it was changed. Watch the video about Elvis and his love for the Black community. A little trivia, Whitney Houston’s mom was one of his back up singers.
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Elvis was born 1935 and grew up poor during the depression. He grew up in a black neighborhood and went to and sang gospels in the black church.
Elvis fought to record this song. He was told his career would tank if he recorded it. He went against everyone and recorded it anyway. He was a lovely, generous man who believed in people.
And also had a fetish for young girls
Im 63 years old snd have heard this song a million times. It still makes me cry. I just cant get thru it without tears.
50 years ago. He was threatened to get cancelled. He didn't care. Said he was putting out. Whitney Houston mom was one of his backup singers
This was done, I believe, in the late 1960's!! As a minority group, I felt this all my life and respected this man for singing about it back in the day!! What you do with it now, is up to you!!
Suspicious Minds, Kentucky Rain, In the ghetto are just some of great Elvis songs
No "In The Ghetto" without "If I Can Dream".
His message after MLK and Robert Kennedy were assassinated!
It's a must listen!
Thanks for your reaction
to this one! ♡
This isn't even one of Elvis' Top 100 performances. Check out the catalog. He's the GOAT. No. One. Comes. Close.
HELP YOUR BROTHER ALONG THE WAY , FOR GOD MADE YOU SAME GOD MADE HIM.. ELVIS PRESLEY... 💜
The storyteller is Mac Davis, Elvis was not a songwriter, he co-wrote a couple of songs but this was about a childhood friend of Mac's...
RIP, Elvis. People were surprised Elvis didn't have as much money as they thought when he died. He pretty much gave away his wealth to those in need.
Now you know why they called him " THE KING "
If I can dream is amazing
In the new Elvis movie we learn that a Reverend told Elvis "that too dangerous to say; SING! So in a time of racial tension & social unrest ELVIS chose to sing "IN THE GHETTO" (against the advice of his manager & others) to put a spot light on an issue that he felt was important.
This kind of song, that tells a story, is called a "Ballad". This one is one of the greatest that came out of the '60's, 1969.
I remember it well and it still makes me cry.
Elvis lived in poverty. I love that he doesn't mention race in this song.
Me too!
Play where no one stands alone by Elvis and Lisa Marie Presley Elvis daughter.thank you.Vonnie ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
"if i can dream" , 68 comeback special was a tribute to MLK. "Jailhouse rock" young raw Elvis. "Suspicious Minds" live 1970 in vegas.
It was a tribute to MLK AND Senator Kennedy (who had just been assassinated) Don't confuse Senator Kennedy with president Kennedy because some have when I made this comment on other reactions.
Elvis had the Holy Spirit inside of him, which made him LOVE all human beings!!
I know that's right ... 🙏✝️♥️🇺🇸
he felt the music in him
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Elvis was born 1935 and grew up poor during the depression. He grew up in a black neighborhood and went to a black church. Thanks for your reaction. Be Blessed.
This song cuts right through you it doesn't matter where you come from, and elvis knew that. It needed to be sung.
Many who say he was culturally appropriating black culture are ignorant. He lived this right along side of other black neighbors & friends. He lived in the ghetto & often times his family was helped by his black neighbors w/ food etc. He respected & appreciated the beauty that he saw around him in clubs & tent meetings. Take skin color out of the equation & these were people living their lives. He was influenced like any person in this time & place. Enuf said.❤
Elvis grew up in the ghetto. He was one of the only white kids in a black neighborhood. So he can relate, he knows what he’s talking about. He lived it.
The song was written by Mac Davis in the late 60s, during the time of the riots (68-69). I was growing up 4 miles outside Detroit at the time. Tough times inthe cities with Vietnam, JFK/MLK/RFK killings, and the other movements. Elvis won a Grammy in six diff categories including gospel. He was one of a kind. I love seeing people’s reaction to those who have never seen him. Well done. Consciousness expansion.
Elvis had his issues, but being a good and decent human being wasn't one of them. Venues at the time would tell him his black backup singers couldn't come in and he would cancel the show rather than not stand by the singers. He grew up in complete back breaking poverty. He lived in the ghetto, across the railroad tracks was the black ghetto. He played with their kids, etc. His mom often shopped there. It's a life and a culture that never left him. He never forgot it and always did everything he could to spread the message and help people. I can't think of another song that is as blunt and forcefully in your face with its message as this one. He doesn't waste any words or time. The power of such a simple story really sticks with people.
Elvis grew up in the worst ghettos in Tupelo, Miss and Memphis, Tenn. He understood the pain of going hungry, a very hard life. If you look you can see the pain and sadness in his eyes, he lived this life. He never forgot where he came from.
This song debut on June 27 1969. Elvis grew up in the ghetto and so beloved by the black community and black entertainers. Thanks for sharing. Katie 😊🌸
Also listen to Louie Armstrong, What a Wonderful world
Elvis was the king
If I Can Dream, Trouble, How Great Thou Art, Suspicious Minds
Love your heart.. BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER FROM LAS VAGAS.. JUST PRETEND.
Elvis grew up in a predominantly black area, his friends were black he sang gospel. Some people didn’t want his backing singers in the venue he had to sing, he would refuse to sing without his black backing singers ( one of the was Whitney Houston’s mum) he broke all boundaries and insisted singing his songs with his group. Remember at the time there was still segregation, he was loved by the black community and non racist others!
Elvis controlled his bang and backup singers with his arm and body movements.
Im 62 and was a teenager when i first heard it. I still tear up when i hear it. This song has so much heart and soul put into it.
Kentucky Rain is a lovely Elvis record.
Thank you for not interrupting the song every 30 seconds. The expressions on your face shows you experiencing the song. As an old white lady, I find it so frustrating that we have not made more progress.
Watch this dude at the movies as a kid in the 60's and 70's. I'm a great fan of Elvis. Have his records, then cassettes, now CD's and DVD's.
Elvis sang the best love songs ever. When on a date, just play Elvis for her.
Elvis just didn't sing a song, he put his heart and soul in them ! You can feel it when he sings !
This song came out in 1969. Col. Parker didn't want him to do this song ,but sang it anyway cause he grew up poor. He only lived in a two room shack.
He was raised in the ghetto
He didn’t write his own songs didn’t have to. He sung them better than anyone nobody could match Elvis Presley. Nobody. Oh yea. Sold over a BILLION RECORDS Untouched. Canada
ELVIS WAS THE GREATEST SINGER IN MY ERA EVER!!!! HE GREW UP POOR, AND HE KNEW THE SONG WAS RIGHT ON!!!
Written by the late, great Mac Davis, who based it on the experiences of a childhood friend of his.
Elvis was told by his manager we don't do message songs ,but he kicked out his manager and his people and recorded this song ,and if I can dream , and said from now on I will only do songs that mean something to me
Most of his songs were not "message songs." He said you've got to give the people some entertainment. Check out some of his interviews, especially one in which he spoke of his upcoming Hawaii concert. He specifically said there would be no songs with a message.
Elvis with Walk a mile in my shoes is a good one to react to.
Elvis, born in 1935 in Tupelo Miss, passed in 1977 at age 42. Grew up dirt poor as an only child, moved to Memphis at age 14 w his parents. Grad HS, 1953 and drive a truck for an electric Co, while studying to be an electrician. In 1954, paid $4 to cut a 2 sided record at Sun Studios, to give to his mom. A few months later he was called by the studio to cut a record, That’s All Right My Mama, which was a hit song in some areas of the South. He toured in southern states and the Louisiana Hayride, where he drove the females wild with his looks and moves. He was spotted by Colonel Tom Parker, who talked Elvis and his parents into signing a manager contract. Then Parker promoted Elvis to RCA which bought out his contract with Sun Records. Elvis first song in Jan. 56, at age 21 was Heartbreak Hotel, which had a different sound that the usual music at the time. A well publicized Elvis biopic movie opens in theaters on June 22, and there is talk about it winning awards. Tom Hanks, plays Elvis’ manager and Elvis is played by Austin Butler.
When it's all said and done, in the end, Elvis was a sweet, caring soul who cared about people. Sadly, Fame destroys all good folk. 👍
He was brought up I'm the ghetto I'm black area . He respected all people
Elvis recorded this in 1968. It went to #1.
Elvis was very close and related to the black community when he was growing up. He in turn, hired many when he got famous!
Elvis grew up in a Tupelo, Mississippi ghetto; Dad, Vern, was in jail for bad checks. He sang in church...Gospel was his first love...he sang "That's All Right, Mama" in 1954, when a teenager for his Mother's birthday, at Sun Records. He was a Spec 4 in the Army, got out in 2 years. Released "Heartbreak Hotel" in 1956 to a massive amount of controversy from religious groups because of his movements. He made a string of musical romance movies, that he didn't want to do. Finally got a decent script for "King Creole", his only b&w movie. He just wanted to make music. His singing career took a dip when his wife left him, and the Beatles arrived, his "Comeback Tour" helped immensely. When he sang "In the Ghetto", which his manager thought would kill his career, he fought to sing it, (it was written by Mac Davis) and here we are...as relevent, and often played, today as it was in 1969, when it was released. Thank you for your great reaction.
I appreciate your attitude. Going down the Elvis rabbit hole will bring you a surprising joy. No one like him. You could see movie on Elvis coming out 6/24. That will dispel a lot of lies about him. I can’t wait! It brings him from his upbringing in Tupelo Mississippi ghetto until his death in August 1977 at age 42.
Elvis, told them, " if I can't move, I can't sing " Elvis moved because, he could feel the music, they didn't understand that back then, they thought he just wanted to be vulgar, but that wasn't true! That's why he danced in most of his songs! You'll understand better if you watch the new movie of Elvis' life from childhood until his death in 1977! RIP Elvis!
His gospel songs are Fantastic! Some of his best to listen to.... You will not believe what you will hear!!!!
Mac Davis wrote this song back in 1969 and it holds up today. Elvis was one kind of man. That’s why he’s called the king.
Nobody tells a story better than the KING!!! Try "I Can't Help Falling In Love With You", "Jailhouse Rock", "If I Can Dream", "Kentucky Rain"! The Best Story Teller, EVER!! He paved the way for Modern Day Civil Rights with his songs!
To learn more about his background, search TH-cam for “Elvis and the Black Community- that echo will never die”, both Parts 1 & 2. He was born into poverty and grew up in poor, primarily black neighborhoods in Memphis, TN. He sang gospel at a black Baptist Church while in high school. Elvis was connected with black culture throughout his life.
Elvis grew up in extreme poverty he understood what he was talking about. Please react to Trying To get To you live 1968 comeback special. Thank you great reaction, i subbed.
Ghetto, poor rural America. One at a time…help lift someone up and out that wants to. It is up to you and me, and that person in that circumstance.
And on the 8th day God created Elvis
Listen to Kentucky Rain, Dont cry Daddy, How great thou art. This time you gave me a mountain and all his gospel songs!!!
I would love to see you discover more of Elvis' music. He recorded over 700 songs in all different genres. This would be a great introduction to his versatility: Elvis Presley - Music Evolution (1954-1977) (7:32).
This is the creation from the genius of MAC DAVIS.
I was shocked the day I found out that this song comes from the man who had a wide variety of his own Hit songs such as "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" & "Oh Lord, It's Hard to be Humble".
I enjoy listening to "American trilogy"
Also" If I can Dream" Beautiful song
Elvis had many sides! You will learn to love him as we do! He was a great man! Great reaction!😇🎶😇🎶
There are certain songs that he doesn't dance due to the message that he delivers it to the audiences .Yet it is still fun and amazing to watch him as he sings.,His outfit! Bell Bottom or Flare was a style in the late 60's or first part of the 70's. He has a guy who designed his outfit and decorated them with colorful stones. I use to wear bell Bottom. I wish the style will come back.
American trilogy live in Honolulu that is my favorite song by Elvis Presley. You should react to that one
I like his song "Return To Sender"
Fun fact…Cissy Houston was one of his backup singers:)
Elvis grew up in the Tupelo Mississippi truly from rags to riches he worked to get where he was.
React to suspicious mind by Elvis Presley
Elvis was absolutely gorgeous in the black leather suit on the 68 Special. 🔥 Gorgeous man!!!
Check out the lyrics in If I Can Dream on the 68 Special.
Elvis and his family were very poor, that is way he gave back, he was a good man
If I can Drea (comeback special)and Walk A Mile In My Shoes live.They are must haves in any Elvis library
Chicago is consistent, 50 years later this song still applies.
Listen to IF I CAN DREAM from Elvis 1968 comeback performance. He’s in a white suit singing his heart and soul out. 1968 Dr king AND Bobby Kennedy were killed. Both in the same year. Elvis honors Dr King in this song.
You need to listen to 'If I can dream' too. Dedicated to MLK. Elvis grew up poor in a black neighborhood down south & a black church. He supported to community & fought for their rights through the days of the civil rights protests. He always had black artists in his band's, too. He released this one in 1969.
American Trilogy (live) is awesome Bro. Thanks for your reaction to this. Man it’s always a tough one for me to listen to. Makes me tear up every time
This song was originally titled "the vicious cycle or Circle" not sure which. Elvis truly cared and he knew what it was like to having nothing. I would love to know that the things Elvis sang about would have come to fruition by now but it seems we still have the vicious circle. His managers also didn't want him to sing this song but he stuck to his guns and performed it
Thank you. Loved this song! Elvis was a believer in people, songs and his faith. He tried to make a difference, and in so many many ways did exactly that!
Absolutely love your quotes! 💕
Definitely tried to make a difference. Most people don’t realize the extent of his philanthropy. People have heard about the 200 cars he purchased for others and the houses he bought people but that was small potatoes compared to the benefit concerts he did to help cancer patients (Hawaii), tornado victims (Mississippi and Alabama), all the hospital bills he paid for people, how he helped the March of Dimes, St. Jude’s Hospital, the USS Arizona Memorial, and on and on that people don’t even know about. He did so much for people. Every year he contacted the Mayor of Memphis and Shelby County around the holidays and asked them to invite 50 different charitable organizations to a luncheon. He came in and donated envelopes with checks in them to help these organizations. Some of the organizations helped the larger community. Others were more specific, for example, the Jewish Community Center, an organization that assisted disabled African American children (remember this was still the segregated south) but he tried to assist everyone. At that time, he gave $100,000 each December, I don’t know what it would be worth today. But each check would be in an envelope for privacy. He was a real philanthropist. Because he grew up poor, he understood what it meant to need something or want something but not have the money for it. Elvis Presley was a great person.
when i was growing up 1st grade 1956 thru 12 ..except when he was in the army for 2 yrs.. it seem like elvis had a song out every month and every month til 1977 to his death he was the man even the guys loved elvis they wanted to be elvis it was a great time to grow up...
Recommendation: "The Trilogy," another is "If I Can Dream"
Thanks man I love your attitude. God bless.
Elvis made a statement after he did all,those movies that after the 68 Comeback Special, he would never sing another song he didn’t like and his manager didn’t want him to sing it. Mac Davis was going to ask Sammy Davis Jr. about doing this song but he said to ask Elvis because he lived this life and sang with such passion that he’d probably do it. The cycle of life. As one man dies, another baby is born under same circumstances. Your a great reactor. You’re respectful, kind, and sensitive. Never an unkind word. I read your comments before the song. Bless you. 🙏🙏❤️❤️🥹😊❤️
Mac Davis wrote this song. He had a black friend and their dads worked together. But he wondered, why they lived in a bad part of town and he lived in a nicer part of town. It was written in January 1969. Recorded in April 1969. I found a video last week, of Mac describing writing it. I think you’d probably like 1970’s music. Where the songs told a story and, the instruments were crucial. Hope you have fun!!
Elvis could sing the ingredients off a cereal box and it would great. His best song is If I can Dream
I remember listening to this on the radio 📻 growing up you may like Kentucky 👍 🎶 rain
Welcome to Elvis!! Check out "Trying to get to you", suspicious minds, or "How Great tho Art!! So many others for you to listen to, they're all great because Elvis was a very generous loving man .RIP, Elvis!!
Elvis is alive my friend
My favorite song that was on the b side of the 35 I would play on my parents hifi when I was younger was, “Daddy Please Don’t Cry”.
AWESOME AWESOME REACTION MY MAN! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOU POSITIVITY! YOU ROCK MY FRIEND! 👌👌👌💪💪🤜🤛
American Trilogy is awesome. You Gave Me A Mountain, I think the more you get into Elvis you’ll see what a humble man he was. It’s a shame this song was in the 60’s and it could relate to today. Such a Shame
I love your energy. Great reaction to an emotional, unforgettable song with a strong message.
Check out the clip "Elvis and the Black Community". It's truly awaking on who he was and still is.
🔙 BACK IN TIMES!! ..BUT WE HAVE A DUTY!!.. TO PERFORM WITH GREAT... PERFECTION!!..TO CHART 📊...A... BEAVTIFUL DESTINY!!...AND YES!!.EACH 1 OF US!! MUST BE A PARTICIPANT!!ALWAYS...
ALWAYS AS DESTINY'S CHILD 🧒 AMEN
Listen to his song .. I believe ….you’ll know him…
Elvis was known an artist to move his hips to make the girls go wild. In one of his performances was the Ed Sullivan Show and he was told that he will only be taped from the chest up and someone on staff didn't listen to the bosses and taped is whole body. That is when he moved his hips for the first time of television-- at least that was I was told by my parents who grew up listening to Elvis.
And to the black community!!!!!!
This song was written by Mac Davis. The Original title was “The Vicious Circle” but it was changed. Watch the video about Elvis and his love for the Black community. A little trivia, Whitney Houston’s mom was one of his back up singers.
Elvis rubberneckin from change of habit please