Elvis - 'If I Can Dream' Reaction! He Croons His Way to a Message That Resonates Today! Great Job!
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"If I Can Dream" is a song made famous by Elvis Presley, recorded in 1968. Written by Walter Earl Brown, the song reflects hope and a longing for a better world, influenced by the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy earlier that year.
Background and Significance: The song was a notable departure from Elvis's typical musical style, embodying a deeper and more poignant message about racial equality and social justice. It was inspired by Elvis's admiration for Martin Luther King Jr., with lyrics that echo King's "I Have a Dream" speech. - เพลง
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Elvis was born 1935, he was so poor, his dad went to prison for altering a check, he was raised in a black neighborhood, sang in a black church while in high school. He loved black artist and hung outside the club's on Beale street . He helped artist like James Brown and Jackie Wilson even paid Jackies medical bills before he died. He loved people and was a generous humanitarian. Thanks for your reaction.
Elvis was not racist at all!!! He grew up in poverty when he was young. He loved all humans. Elvis forever and always ❤❤❤❤❤🙏
The fact people think that of him is why evil will always win no matter what/ because the innocent is always the fallen.
Poverty in a black ghetto
SORRY BUT EVIL DOES NOT WIN!!@@christopherking4932
“ Elvis and the Black community” is a great documentary ❤️👍
The most charismatic singer entertainer and humanitarian ever ! No one today can match his brilliance 💕
Elvis and the black community is pretty good to watch.
why? I have seen it. All it is about a few black artists that met Elvis. A few black artists don't speak for the black community, they speak of their own individual experiences and in NO! way speak for the black community.
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He loved gospel music more than he loved rock and roll. He recorded several gospel albums. Rock and roll was his bread and butter but gospel was his true love. You can feel it in this song.
And his only 3 Grammys all came from gospel albums
If you appreciate Elvis you will get his blessing!!!
I think you would like his “ In the Ghetto” and the doc “
Elvis and the Black Community”. It’s pretty powerful stuff!
MLK was assassinated in late April, Robert Kennedy was assassinated in early June and this TV show was recorded in late June of 1968. This is the closest that Elvis ever came to making a political statement against his managers objections. There really is a lot to unpack about the history of this song and how Elvis fought to include it into the 1968 special. It is worthy of a little of your time to explore so you can further understand the depth of Presleys character.
Elvis could sing anything and everything with emotion, heart and soul. His favorite was Godpel, which he won a number of grammies. I don't know why he didn't receive a Grammy for 'If I Can Dream'. Blows my mind
This song was written for ELVIS after the previous assassination of Dr. Martin Luther king in his hometown of Memphis just a couple months prior as a "Tribute" to him. Plus Robert Kennedy's assassination as well.
Members of his entourage said right after this song finished ELVIS came backstage and wept bitterly, saying he had loved Dr. King for all the wonderful things he already was doing to address all the racism and hate that comes along with segregation.
Because of ELVIS wanting this song as his NBC Television Special closer, his manager said absolutely not, nothing that will bring controversy!
In the end, ELVIS got his way, and boy oh boy am I ever glad he did!!
"An anthem for the World!"
Thank you for mentioning Kennedy.
you omitted the Vietnam war, why?
A lot of things happened in that era. Vietnam war was a big part of the 60s and 70s. Elvis wore the blood red ascot tie in the song as a tribute for those soldiers.
@@Mariethename99 Yes a lot happened at that time, other assassinations, too -- & the reason for the red scarf as I mentioned above. On the other side of the coin & in stark contrast at that time was Woodstock, free love, pot, bra-burning & mini-skirts; & bright psychedelic colored clothing (totally opposite of the dark days we were in).
I have seen and listened to this I can’t count how many times and it never gets old. Have loved Elvis forever. No one like him.
He is the King for a reason!
Elvis brought me to your channel. Amazing man and talent. He is still loved worldwide and will never be forgotten. More Elvis please.🥇🇿🇦
NOBODY LIKE ELVIS❤
Take us to church.
Loved it, you would also like "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" Vegas 1970. He was beyond poor as a child in the 30's, his mother picked cotton and took care of 3 year old Elvis in Mississippi while his father was in prison for altering a check. He said, had it not been for his generous black neighbors giving them vegetables from their gardens, he and his mom would have starved to death. He was one of the greatest humanitarians of all time. See "Elvis Presley King of Kindness". He not only pulled himself out of poverty he bought the Graceland estate with the 14 acre grounds and put homes, not only for his parents, but his grandma, all his aunts, uncles and cousins. He gave them jobs. paid for the education, their medical bills, but paid all their expenses. He almost gave away more than he made. Thank you
I love your reaction to a beautiful song by Elvis, he is truly a gift to us and has always been pleasure to me. I am 76 years old and I have been an avid fan since about 11 to 12 years old and I have followed him into today. Please continue with your research and become a true fan just like I am. BTW His favorite cook at his home was a black lady whom he loved, bought her a home of her own and he loved everyone equally. He was a man of many deep qualities and an exceptionally generous person. 🙏✝❤🇺🇸
Elvis is so much more than what most people realize… enjoy the real discovery of this man! 👑⚡️
There was a song that he sang that will tug on your heart-strings. "In the Ghetto" It is a song about so many kids/families in this country, no matter what ethnicity, so many people struggle with poverty. It is a really great song, and says a lot. Elvis was a poor kid growing up. He knows.
This is singing with emotion.
The king of rock and roll.
In Elvis's time he was more famous than the Pope. He's the king!
Elvis was full of soul. He loved gospel, and if you watch his noncommercial stuff, you’ll understand who he was…a great man who stood up for what was right during the civil rights era. It hurts my heart when people spread rumors about him being racist. He was anything but that.❤️
Elvis didn’t choose a lot of “message” songs. He loved the art of entertainment. He loved being ELVIS. He loved the shaking and stuff, but he really could sing.
I think several of his Gospel songs had messages in them.
He did when he made his comeback
Apart from a handful of songs Elvis didn't chose the songs, the colonel did.
Elvis's tribute to MLK.
This was the last song of his tv special. They wanted him to do a Xmas song he said no, this was the one he was singing.
A lot of people underestimate Elvis Presley as a performer because he is the whole complete package...
I would start with those other titles that I gave you that will start back at the very beginning and that will lay the groundwork for anything else that you watch about him..
I would dig, dig, and dig some more until you find everything that you can possibly listen to or watch or hear about this man.
I promise you to come away with a whole new feeling about Elvis Presley....
You need to watch his whole 68 comeback special in Las Vegas at the hotel and you will see what kind of a performer he is and why everyone loves him so much... He gives 100% and leaves the rest out on the floor when he's done.
He is so misjudged and underestimated as a performer and as a human being until you really start digging into him and listening to everything you can find.
And yes he had his problems and made his huge mistakes which come out in a lot of his songs once you get to know...
Also pull up Long Black limousine as he sings the song and it's actually his funeral procession it shows just how people loved him...
I was so happy when I saw you were reacting to Elvis....If I Can Dream. Unfortunately, back in the day someone spread some horrible rumors about this man, which were NOT true. It was investigated and an article was written in the paper. However, the deed was already done and Elvis gets a bad rap. He was born into such poverty and he was only 1 of 4 white families living in a predominantly black neighborhood in awful times of segregation. His neighbors helped his family. His childhood friends were black. He grew up in the black churches. He didn't see "color" he saw human beings! He Never forget where he came from and opened the door for many artists. I soooo appreciate you guys for being open minded. Elvis's catalog was around 768 songs. Lol This was sang on NBC right after the assassination of MLK and Kennedy. Such a beautiful message to the world. We need it even today!
Elvis and the Black Community, King of Kindness are great videos to react to... God bless TCB ⚡👑😎❤
Jane H commenting …. If you haven’t done so, you should do a Reaction to Elvis’ song In The Ghetto. Elvis grew up in poverty in a black community, & his friends growing up were Black. He hated racism & just wanted everyone to care about one another. He was such a good person, financially helping so many people & charities. He did a lot of Benefit Concerts for various causes & he helped eradicate Polio in America …. This will all be told in a documentary called The King of Kindness. His ties with the Black community is told in a two-part documentary called Elvis & The Black Community …That Echo Will Never Die. Reactors are doing a wonderful job not only in bringing a new generation of people to hear the wonderful singer that Elvis was, but in dispelling the many myths & lies that have been told about him. Many people want to bring down an Icon. Elvis was the first global superstar & he was only 21 years old when that happened. I can only find this one Elvis Reactions. I hope you do many more. Elvis had a 2.5 octave vocal range. Most singers have a one octave range. Opera singers have a 3 octave range. As you watch more Elvis videos, you will discover for yourself what an incredible singer/entertainer Elvis was. He was voted the Best Entertainer of the 20th Century & was said to be one of the most generous celebrities of the 20th century. There is so much to explore about him. Thank you for your Elvis Reaction.
68 comeback tour..”Trying to get to you”. Just him on stage with a guitar no autotune..shows why everyone love him.
You should react to Elvis and the black community part 1 and 2. This really shows his life story that wasn't in the movie.
how many black artist in those videos speak for the black community?
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He wanted to do this song after MLK Jr and then Bobby Kennedy was shot, and he stayed all night in the studio, by himself to song the track
*sing
Thanks for mentioning Robert Kennedy.
The “comeback” special was to relaunch his music career after so many years doing goofy movies that he hated but his manager strong-armed him into doing ($$). He wanted to do music. For all his flaws (perceived and real) he was a very spiritual, socially-conscious, generous man. He grew up dirt poor and never forgot it. He was well known to buy people cars & houses (his house-keeper, for example), He treated everyone with respect. Like many incredibly famous people, his life was ruined by drugs.
This is one of my favorite Elvis songs. He has a few gospel albums out there, if you’re interested.
Do I know a lot about Elvis? Yes. Apparently I’ve loved Elvis since I was a toddler. ❤
Need to watch the documentary That Echo will never Die. It is about Elvis and the black community.
This singing takes everyone by surprise. And yet he's got many like this. He's also got blue, Jazz, Rock. Country, Gospel, Ballards. You name it. Plus 31 Films. TV Shows. Really helped Black people a lot. Charity The best. To Total strangers. A great intertainer too.
Love Elvis and this is one of my favourites!
Elvis prob has more gospel music than any other one person. His range runs the gamut of musical genres of the time.
This was written and sung in response to the news that Martin Luther King had been killed. Love this song❣️
And for the assassination of Robert Kennedy which Elvis & Steve Binder saw on the TV news when it happened.
@denisetowe895 This song also encompassed the assassination of Robert Kennedy after he & Steve Binder saw the TV news that he had just been assassinated.
I think Elvis had a deep love for people. He grew up in poverty and became the true American Dream story. He never forgot his roots, maintained his home place in Memphis, and a deep appreciation for the black artists that he grew up around. The turmoil of the 1960’s must have been crazy to live through. He had a platform and he decided to use it to perform this song for MLK and RFK. He didn’t have tons of money when he died, everybody close to him said he was always giving it away. Even to strangers on the street. Enjoyed your video ❤
I loved the Elvis movie... Elvis is one of my favorite singer of all time...Great song, Elvis have a beautiful and soulful voice. Elvis was also a great gospel singer. Please do more Elvis songs. There are so many great songs An American Trilogy, suspicious minds live version, how great thou art, Polk salad Annie, Kentucky rain, never been to Spain, love me tender live version❤
In the ghetto and bridge over troubled water and so many gospels ❤️
Elvis grew up in dirt poor rural Mississippi with my folks, sharecroppers , then driving a truck, then relocating to Memphis, while my parents went west, California and eventually ending up in Oregon where I was born.
In The Ghetto is another great message song by Elvis. Also watch Elvis And The Black community-The Echo Will Never Die and you'll understand Elvis the man much better than originally perceived.
Austin Butler did the movie.. beautiful young man that spent 2 yrs just immersing himself into the role of Elvis.. It was amazing. I give that young man so much credit.. he became Elvis as much as anyone can.. There will never be another Elvis.. there will never be another Michael or Frank.. times change.
Y’all should react to: Elvis and the Black Community.
It took one jealous artist to start a hateful rumor that it still told today about Elvis.
Let me ask you this. The few black artists that met Elvis, do they speak for the black community, or, do they speak of their own individual experiences. If you believe they speak for the black community, why is it that when ever black people do a reaction there will always be a comment to watch Elvis and the black community, but never mentioned to a white reactor?
A very inspirational song. I think he really believed what he was singing.
Love everything about Elvis.❤ thank you.
That’s The King Right There❤ ! Elvis Sang And Recorded Many Heart Reaching Songs, Many Gospel Songs ! The Guy With Hoodie , Elvis Is Revolutionary, Music Is What It Is Today Because Of Elvis ! Like John Lennon Said Before Elvis There Was Nothing ! Elvis Recorded That Song Shortly After Martin Luther Kings Assassination , From His I Have A Dream Speech
If you don't know the song "In the ghetto" you MUST react to that. Another gospel song that most people don't know by Elvis is "Peace in the valley".
If you want to do Elvis's reactions, then I think you should watch the video "the echo will never die" it will tell you more about who Elvis really was . It's worth the watch.
Elvis only sang this song this one time. He was so emotional afterwards he hit the floor and cried. He poured his heart and soul into every song he sang.
A suggestion: In the Ghetto.
Listen in the ghetto by Elvis
This is his best, for sure.
Elvis has also done many gospel albums. He started in a black church.
Elvis was in the black church chorus.He knew how to get down as a teenager.That's where he got it from
Nonsense
@Robin.2226 no history do your research fool
@Robin.2226 No, it is fact , pitiful that you don't know the history And Say nonsense nonetheless.Look it up if you can read
When I was a kid we had an Elvis album that was all hymns. I think it was "How Great Thou Art".
Without Elvis, there would be no Arizona Memorial. Bless his soul. 🇺🇸 ❤
BTW, the ONLY Grammy Elvis ever received was for his gispel album.
Not many people know about that concert he did for the Arizona memorial. I grew up as an Elvis fan, but during his lifetime, the only charitable donations by him that I ever heard about were during the Jerry Lewis MS telethon broadcasts . I think it was always for $5000. They would announce it as, ‘From the Colonel and Elvis..’
That announcement had to be from Parker. Elvis did so many charitable, or private gifts , but never made them public.
He received 3 Grammy awards for his gospel music.
I was lucky to watch him twice in concert. It was very good.
32 #1 hits, and the only Grammys he was awarded for his Gospel Songs. Hmmm?...✌️⭐
Austin Butler did a fabulous job playing Elvis. He should’ve gotten an Oscar but he did not. He got the Golden Globe award. Love to see reaction from people that are not familiar with Elvis music catalog. His versatility is iconic. He has been inducted into five Halls of Fames. Please continue your journey into Elvis. Elvis fans will be watching.👏
Elvis was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi, in a 2 room shack of a house his dad built with money he borrowed from his boss. That's how dirt poor they were. He was one half of identical twins; the other boy - Jesse Garon - was stillborn. They were so poor, that Jesse Garon was buried in a shoebox in an unmarked grave. At Graceland they have a plaque with his name on it in his memory.
Elvis always got along with the black community and learned a lot about music from his friends of color. Also, according to the one drop rule, Elvis would not be considered white, since he has Cherokee ancestors on both the Smith (his mother) and the Presley (his father) sides of the family. His paternal grandfather, Jesse Dunning Presley, was not happy that his two sons, Elvis' father Vernon and his brother Vester, married two sisters, Gladys and Clettes who were known to have Cherokee blood in their family tree. J.D. Presley was quite the racist a-hole, often drunk and a philandering husband to Minnie Mae (they were actually separated long before they finally divorced in 1954) who was always competing with his sons Vester and Vernon and who was known to abuse his kids when drunk. J.D. was publicly against race mixing and was in denial about the Cherokee blood in his own family tree. It was more publicly known that the Smith family had Native blood in their family tree, so when both his sons fell for 2 Smith sisters and Vernon, on top of that, was still a minor at 17 when he eloped with Gladys who was 4 years older than him, Jesse was totally pissed off.
As a child, Elvis already had many friends in the black community at the time his family was one of 4 "white" families that lived in the predominantly black neighborhood The Hill, just across from Shake Rag. His childhood friend Sam Bell said that some of the (black) kids in that neighborhood had lighter skin than Elvis. One of Elvis' bodyguards once said that he thought it was a miracle Elvis got into Humes High School in Memphis, because it was "lily white". Elvis wanted to be more open about his Native ancestry, but his manager "colonel" Tom Parker (real name Andreas van Kuijk) was against it because he was afraid it might cost Elvis fans (and himself money). They did have Elvis play characters in his movies though where he had Native American blood (Flaming Star, G.I. Blues, Stay Away Joe). Once Elvis had his own (apprentice) job learning to be an electrician, he saved up his money and bought his clothes in the same style that many of his friends of color wore. He was called a (forgive me, just stating facts here) "n-lover" and got beaten up several times too. Later, when he was an established star, he would not perform at places where the members of color of his back-up band/orchestra weren't allowed.
Elvis has an extensive gospel collection.
some of his best work in that style
Great song. And his voice is beautiful.
Its interesting people that have never heard him too much say, I didnt know he had that range...well, he is regarded by so many as having the greatest voice of any singer ever. I appreciate your reaction as you are getting more familiar with how talented he really was. Check out Bridge Over Troubled Water, 1970 version. I think you will like it.
Elvis put his whole heart and soul into that performance. The entire comeback special was great, especially when he wore the black leather suit and performed with his original band mates on what looked like a boxing ring. I also recommend Vegas performances by Elvis on: Bridge Over Troubled Water, Suspicious Minds, You've Lost That Loving Feeling, Burning Love, In the Ghetto, Walk a Mile in My Shoes.
I'm 72 and when i was 16 and working in a cotton mill in Al. I worked the weekend's and a co-worker had a cassette of him singing gospel and i though that was so great.
That’s Sad Very Very Sad The Man With The Hoodie Has No Idea Who The King Of Entertainment Is ! Elvis Could Sing Anything, Thus His The King ! ❤
One of very best especially with that white dream suit
Austin, unfortunately, did not win an Oscar for his Elvis performance. It was an excellent movie.
OUTSTANDING.!! WE❤U ELVIS. YOU ARE FOREVER!!
Very excited to see you guys reacting to Elvis. Thank you.
I'm glad you did this reaction, and thank you for listening without interruptions.
My bro in the gray hoodie should check out more from this same '68 Comeback TV Special, like a "live" performance of "Trying To Get To You", where ELVIS jams with his original band members and accompanies himself on the electric guitar! Plus other live gems like "Lawdy Lawdy Miss Clawdy"...
He had beautiful eyes
He has beautiful everything
I'm probably going to repeat stuff that's already in the comment feed but I enjoyed you guys's reaction...
I am a baby boomer born in 1955 I grew up with Elvis's music I still Love Elvis's music and I have bought a lot of his greatest Hits on vinyl...
I always suggest to people they're very first impression of Elvis needs to come from doing a reaction to Elvis and the black community and that echo Will never die part 1 and 2....
Elvis the generous man...
The Memphis Mafia Elvis and the black community will really give you a heads up if you don't know anything about Elvis the way he started out dirt poor worked his way up where he grew up why he had the black roots in his bones and in his music where he got started when he went to the army when he came back all of those beach movies that he made he didn't really he wanted to do a little bit of TV and movies but he wasn't all that crazy about the movies what his first love was was gospel music...
I know you said you watched the Elvis movie I thought Austin Butler was phenomenal in the portrayal of Elvis...there is not one impersonator amongst all of the hundreds probably thousands in the country that try to impersonate him Austin Butler's the only one that can do the job and do it justice like you said...
The comeback special was after he had been out of commission for a few years he hadn't been on stage for like six or seven years I think and he needed to get back in touch with being on the stage and connecting with his fans... As he was preparing for that concert he got word that Martin Luther King had been killed and that hit him really hard he really admired Martin Luther King Jr...
If you remember in the movie Colonel Parker was sitting in the chair when Elvis got word and Elvis told him Martin Luther King has been killed and Colonel Parker said well that don't affect us and Elvis said of course it does that's when in the movie he wrote this song and they say that when he sang it the first time he literally cried...
Would love to see you guys react to the 20 minute documentary "Elvis Presley ad the Black Community" with Stevie Wonder , BB King, James Brown and other Black artists who were his friends.
If I Can Dream (April-June 1968): Billy Goldenberg (Composer), Walter Earl Brown (Lyricist).
He sung tht song becaused he was devastated over the death of Dr Martin Luther King jr .
The title lyric is a direct reference to MLK's 'I Have A Dream' speech, as are the lyrics an homage to Dr King's sentiments in that speech and others. Elvis was devastated, not only at the loss of this great man, but that it had occurred in his beloved Memphis. Elvis wasn't given to politicizing his content, but a better land where we can all walk hand in hand is beyond politics -- it's right.
You should see and/or hear our boy sing Gospel. His only 4 Grammy's were in that category.
He's a great gospel singer too
He has so many great songs like this. Listen to “In the ghetto”.
Great review fellas!!!
Elvis loved R&B Gospel an Soul...IF YOU WANT ANOTHER GREAT ELVIS SONG FROM THE "68' SPECIAL...(TRYING TO GET TO YOU)..Elvis hated the movie yrs and couldnt wait to get out of the contracts. The "68' special was his comeback.
Mad love, my brothers....great reaction to a great singer singing a great, and still relevant song ✌🏽💯⚡❤️
Wasn’t this man amazing, hello from Australia. 💕🇦🇺
Dedicated to MLK and Robert Kennedy. Elvis was never racist in fact watch Elvis and The Black Community part 1 and 2. He was brought up dirt poor in a town called Tupelo Mississippi. His brilliant lady backing singers The Sweet Inspirations which included the Mum of Whitney Houston cried after this performance and so did Elvis. His so called manager threatened to sue Elvis if he sang this but Elvis said I am singing it. people criticize him constantly but he loved everyone didn't matter about skin color. Another fact is his backing singers we not allowed in certain places and Elvis if they can't go then nor can he. he adored them. People don't get the facts only heresay. He will always be The King Of Rock And Roll regardless. Watch How Great Thou Art 1972
Thanks for the mention of Kennedy -- not many people mention him, but I noticed Kennedy's name mentioned here a little more than usual.
Whitney Houston's mother Cissy was NOT there. #1 - she was w-Elvis for JUST 5 weeks in 1969 from July 31st-Aug. 28th & then left to be at home w-her children #2 - Cissy Houston began the group called The Sweet Inspirations but it was NOT The Sweet Inspirations who were there w-Elvis in ’68 - it was THE BLOSSOMS. Your info is somewhat mixed up. (@AlanfiHolfield)
I’m a 65 year old white woman in the middle of the country and I never heard this song either. That makes me incredibly angry… this song it’s important … still… thank you for reacting to it b
I was listening to Elvis albums and my wife came into the room about an hour in and asked who I had been listening to. I gave her a stank-face because I thought she was goofing on me. She said, "No, seriously." Stunned, I told her it was Elvis and I could see her processing that while looking flabbergasted. She then said, "I thought it was a black man," which surprised me. She really seemed genuinely confused by why she liked it so much. Ha! She's black by the way. 🙃
Great song. On a personal note, my dad and Elvis were born a few months apart and died a few months apart. Both are sorely missed.
(glad you had this version where there were none of those "ads" covering him up) SOME BACKGROUND INFO: As per Steve Binder, the producer-director of the '68 special, Elvis, Binder & others were together in the studio when they heard noise coming from the TV in the next room; it was the TV news broadcast that Robert Kennedy had just been assassinated. Binder, Elvis, et al sat up until about 4 a.m. talking about the turmoil in the world at that time w-Elvis expressing his thoughts & feelings. Binder asked songwriter Walter Earl Brown to compose a song based on what Elvis expressed in those discussions (was composed post haste in a day or 2 before taping of the show). The song is not a dedication to any one person or persons but is notable for its similarities to Martin Luther King’s wish for a world of peace and harmony. The red tie was for the blood shed in Vietnam. See the video "Gates of Graceland: Secrets of the '68 Special" for the entire story of the '68 special, + all the other Steve Binder video interviews regarding the culmination of the song & the making of the special.
A little story that Steve Binder related regarding the '68 special which took place in the dressing room right before Elvis was due to go on: Elvis was extremely nervous and he told Binder that he didn't know any of the songs, he forgot all the words, & wasn't going out there, & Binder said "I don't care if you walk out, just say hello & then walk off, but you ARE going out." And out he came.
In the ghetto is also powerful. Can bring tears.
Check Out Elvis and the Black Community. You Will Be Blown Away! Great Reaction Guys. Also Elvis Singing In The GHETTO Studio Version 1969. Elvis Grew Up Poor In The South Didn’t See Color Treated Everyone With Respect. Thanks.
Great reaction! Thank you for reacting to Elvis us fans sincerely appreciate it
Thank god for this men ❤❤ The best ever
The Elvis movie was great, but it didn't show his generous and funny side.
Worth to delve into as well.
Thank you for an amazing reaction video!
Everything in this performance has a purpose. The song itself was written by Earl Brown, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech I Have a Dream. The song was written with Elvis in mind & it’s a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mr. Brown was aware of Elvis love for Dr. King. He also knew that Elvis was devastated by the news of Dr. King’s assassination (less than 9 miles from Graceland, Elvis‘s home). The white suit was also worn to accompany the song’s dream for better days. At the time, the conflict in Vietnam was heart wrenching. In remembrance, of the lives lost during the Vietnam war. The burgundy colored scarf Elvis wore around his neck was for them.
This also included the assassination of Robert Kennedy which Elvis & producer-director Steve Binder saw on the TV news when it happened. After Elvis & Binder ended a very lengthy discussion about the turmoil in the world, Binder asked Walter Earl Brown to compose a song based on the thoughts & feelings of what Elvis had expressed, that being reminiscent of King's speech for a world of peace & harmony.
Our Preacher ..
Please respond to him singing How Great Thou Art
They tried to cancel him back then and he had a horrible manager who screwed him he loved everyone he enjoyed making his fans happy and wasn't ok with excluding any human being
I think it’s best for people being introduced to a new artist as important as he is, is to listen to their early, simpler songs first.
It’s that way with everybody, from the Beatles to Billie Holiday.
That way, when you get to the Long and Winding Road or Strange Fruit, you can appreciate more fully how impactful they were to their fans and the general public.
Thanks for your reviews, great job!
1:20 - let's see if Elvis can sing lol - just the greatest, most versatile singer ever lol.