First time watching Elvis Presley - In The Ghetto (REACTION)
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He grew up in poverty but he never forgot his roots. He was an authentic, charismatic man!
I never knew that thank you for the info. I had a feeling he might have been poor before based off the lyrics
@@alxinthehype He didn’t write the lyrics. They were written by Mac Davis, a white country singer/ songwriter who wrote it o honor a childhood friend who was black. But Elvis could identify with the song because he also was born and raised in poverty.
@@alxinthehype he was born in the ghetto, poverty ain't the word for how he grew up. They were beyond poor, he never forgot his roots
@@bamafan62 Yes, he was incredibly poor born in Tupelo, Mississippi. Got rich & gave strangers cars, etc. He Never forgot his beloved Momma & poor people.
@@robin9876 i know....i grew up across the street from Graceland, been to Tupelo many times
The getto would have been an upgrade from where Elvis was born.
When his mom got accepted for public assistance and they moved to the projects in Memphis, they were happy because they had running water...
Absolutely!
Elvis grew up in the Memphis Ghetto, where he heard all the Blues music, but he lived it, and he never forgot his roots. He used to say " when it came to people, he was colour blind" 🎤❤️🎶🇺🇲🇬🇧
He lived in the Tupelo ghetto until he was 14.
Not the Memphis one…the Mississippi one…Tupelo….😊😊😊❤❤❤
YOU GOT IT RIGHT❤
“In the Ghetto” came out in ‘69, and has remained relevant ever since. Elvis grew up poor in Mississippi. The song was written by Mac Davis, a successful singer/songwriter in his own right. Elvis was beaten up in the 60s for making rather silly music and movies compared to the pop art in favor at the time. He wanted to push it aside by recording a song of social significance that would be more like the works of Bob Dylan, the Beatles, and popular folk artists singing about the issues of the time such as Vietnam War, Civil Rights, Nuclear holocaust, etc.
The clout Elvis brought helped make this a hit despite many radio stations considering it too controversial for mass appeal. Fans heard it live and on jukeboxes and it became a monster hit.
growing up in poverty in the 60s it was easy to look up to Elvis not only because he made it out but he gave back . His struggle was real his whole life.
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Elvis presley and Ella Fitzgerald are two of the greatest artists of the past century.
Listening/ watching your reaction made me cry harder than the song usually did. 50+years, and it's still true. We've got to fight harder to stop the cycle. Elvis was a true friend to MLK. They knew that the government liked it this way. They like the control. React to If I Can Dream. Don't ever stop fighting the system.
Elvis grew up below poverty level..he lived from home to home with family members no shoes, no plumbing. He remained humble till he died. He experience the hardship and you can hear the angst in his voice. His first friends were black. He was born with rhythm oozing out of every pore.
Elvis grew up in poverty. He never forgot his roots.
If you know about Elvis you can begin with " Elvis and the black community that eco will never die" and you can understand many things about him
Most people don't watch the second part to that. I guess they don't know there are 2 parts???
@@evelynmabe7877 I've seen the 2nd one but it didn't seem to jump out and really get my attention. Maybe that's why it doesn't get a lot of requests. It's still entertaining though. Elvis was definitely one of a kind! 💜
This song was originally offered to Sammy Davis Jr. Sammy reportedly said it was a fine song, but there was nothing he could do with it. He then said, “If you want this song to be a hit, give it to Elvis - he’s lived in this life.”
No matter how Elvis's life ended he was grounded from the very beginning. He grew up in extreme poverty in Mississippi. He served in the Army over in Germany and is huge in the gospel scene. He transcends all races, religions and social groups. He was absolutely amazing!
Elvis grew up poorer than poor. As a parent to a son, this song always makes me cry. It's timeless.
Elvis Presley was much more than you think, he sang all style of music, gospel, blues, rock, country. etc. Till now there wasn't any singer with his versatility.
And instead of listening to this live version, listen to the studio recordings, several different takes.
It's light years better
NOTHING HAS CHANGED
This song is as relevant today as 50 years ago. I cry everytime I hear this song. Ty
Old lady here. In the 70s we “knew” we could fix the world. And now, have we really made any progress.
Whitney Houston’s mom was a back-up singer.
Young man, I appreciate your beautiful heart and your effort to move your life in the direction you want to go. Beautiful reaction. For those of us that grew up watching and learning about Elvis, we love seeing you guys make the connection to why he’s called THE KING. He was so much more than that beautiful face and voice. He defined an era. I miss him still.
Listen to Elvis you will learn something about yourself in every song. Love and help each other it is the only way forward.
Thank you so much
YES! Do watch "Elvis and the Black Community"...you will really appreciate him after!
Elvis was born in the Ghetto he was born in Tupelo Mississippi his parents were dirt poor they had nothing so Elvis new exactly what he was singing about he was in the black and white community they all tried to help each other they didn’t have much but what they had they shared Elvis’s father built a small wooden shack Elvis loved to go to the back church to sing gospel songs with them all his gospel songs are so beautiful He was born a twin but sadly his brother was still born Elvis could never understand why he was the one that was saved it haunted him all his life Elvis was born on the 8th of January 1935 and past away on the 16th of August 1977 he was just 42yrs old I was 24 years old when he past away and it broke my heart 💔it seems just like yesterday he was the greatest entertainer that ever lived and he was the most beautiful man ever please react to Let us Pray from his film Change of Habit it’s an up beat gospel song or How Great Though Art from 1972 in Las Vegas great reaction Love 💕 from Denise in Yorkshire England 🏴👑👑🕺🏻🕺🏻🎸🎸🙏😢😞💔
Elvis had this written for him by Mac Davis. He wanted people to understand we're all the same
Elvis was raised in the ghetto of Mississippi
I think Elvis was so big and everyone on the planet thinks they know what Elvis is about. Until they start looking. He was amazing and did it ALL first. At least on camera and in front of the people that could help it grow. He opened the big double doors. Love Elvis.
That's why elvis is vastly underrated.
People know NOTHING about his true, soul, depth artistry and diversity.
It's his critically acclaimed studio recordings, where you'll discover his true greatness
It made me cry. Elvis was way ahead of his time. And he loved all people in Mississippi. He was influenced by the black Pentecost church that he attended as a kid. He gave away cars to strangers. No matter who. There will never be another Elvis.
Great song great reaction. Elvis grew up dirt poor. They lived in a 1 room shotgun house. He didn't even have shoes to wear for a long time. Neighbors brought them food. He never forgot his humble beginnings.
Makes me cry ever time check out Elvis he was born dirt poor in a shack in Mississippi he wasn’t always rich and he never forgot his beginnings 🌹
Great first reaction to Elvis! I apologize for this lengthy comment, but it will help you understand Elvis's background. The song was written by Mac Davis who did not grow up in a ghetto but had a childhood friend who did. Elvis didn't write songs but had a way of interpreting them that, more often than not, was superior to the actual writer. Elvis was born in 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi, and his family was extremely poor. They moved 13 times within Tupelo in Elvis's first 13 years of his life. I saw a man in a documentary say that, at one point, he found the Presleys living in a small shed on his property. Even though segregation existed back then, they lived next to and in mixed neighborhoods. They moved to Memphis, Tennessee when Elvis was 13 and began living in public housing a year or so later. This was the nicest place they had ever lived. The rumor about Elvis being racist was printed in a white-owned magazine published to appeal to black people. It was debunked shortly after but seems to still get repeated today. He stood up for and helped people of all races. If he stayed at a hotel that wouldn't accept his black back-up singers, he moved to a hotel that would. He visited prisoners in Memphis and paid their bail, and I feel confident in saying they weren't just the white prisoners. He was the furthest thing from being a racist that anyone could get.
I appreciate you for the information. Getting this background knowledge on Elvis is helping me understand the passion behind the lyrics in this song.
@@alxinthehype As you discover more of Elvis's live performances, you'll find that his emotion and passion always come through. And you can also hear it on studio recordings. Check out "Kentucky Rain" - Elvis Presley (3:23). And for a live performance Elvis - Make The World Go Away (1970) (3:05). One of his musicians said "whenever Elvis chose a new song he spent time alone with it until it was engrained in his heart". And, while listening to a rehearsal, I heard Elvis say "I'm an emotional s.o.b. I get emotional very easily".
really?
why did it take him so long to have black back up singers?
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 really? How long did it take Einstein?
He always asks the same stupid questions about elvis, wow how wise, he probably write down, hahahaha
Thanks for your reaction to Elvis, my lifelong hero. Greetings from Australia
Greetings thanks for watching 😊
You will absolutely come away smiling, feeling sad and happy at the same time feeling his passion coming at you from his performance, again
True Legend
He did not even have any indoor plumbing or electricity. His daddy went to jail cuz he forged a $4.00 check. He was there nine months. His daddy did this cuz they hadn’t even had enough food for Elvis to have a lunch. He grew up with blacks in the roughest and poorest ghetto in Tupelo, Mississippi. It was called Shakarre. He moved to Memphis at age 14 in hopes his daddy could find work. His mama worked in cotton fields when Elvis was a baby and had to bring him along. In Memphis, the Presley’s lived in many housing projects. Elvis actually had his first song recorded for his loving mama as a gift. Research him if you need more information. He was unmatched as a giver!
Fuck me, I wonder what the black people did?
Sounds like black people just sat around and watched them all day.
Thank god and America for the Presley's.
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 I'm sure that Elvis was just a poore little white kid to them back then and he saids some fed him and many where his friends.
When I was a young man growing up in the 60s, and an adult in the 70s, I always thought, when I was in my 70s, those older generation people would be gone and we would live in an enlightened world - like my atypical parents had taught me to cherish. When I hear this song and others like it, it still brings tears to my eyes that we - of my generation - didn't manage to pull it off. Maybe I wasn't in the majority, as I thought I was.
That’s the saddest thing, the silent majority. Even on the Democrat side, people chose Biden over Bernie. Sure Biden is a thousand times better than Trump, and he will restore normalcy and the status quo. But only with Bernie would we get real change.
I felt the same way. I thought society would be enlightened by now but it seems to be getting worse again
True legend
His style is not limited and you will discover that as you go down that Elvis Rabbit hole.
True professional who always left it all on stage.
Enjoy the ride
His covers are fire as well.
Totally made them his own.
That was him showing respect to the other Artists
Bridge over troubled waters
Words by The Bee Gees just to name a couple
Peace
Actually?
It's his critically acclaimed studio recordings THAT reveal his true artistry.
This live on stage version is nowhere near elvis's studio masterpiece.
Elvis's critically acclaimed recordings are not covers, they are studio masterpieces.
Same thing with Ella Fitzgerald.
Ella Fitzgerald's songs were written by white songwriters.
YET Ella's recordings are critically acclaimed.
Both Ella Fitzgerald and Elvis Presley are two of the greatest artists of the past century, regardless of race.
Greatest era in music and one of the premier performers of the 20th century. The people that only know Elvis by "Hound Dog" simply have never researched the awesome depth and talent of the man.
You are right...as sad as this is, the saddest part is that it still rings true after all these years. Makes me cry every time.
Good luck with your endeavors, man!
I remember coming home from school one day to see my Ma sitting in a chair and crying. She was always at work, ALWAYS. That day, destroyed, she said Elvis died… Mr. Presley, what a gift!
I just found your site. You did such a great reaction. So genuine, so insightful, so so smart, so real. I wish you a great life dear young man. You're generation will continue to speak out and make vital changes. Reminds me of my generation , 60s, 70s. Beautiful. Stay safe. But have fun. Great work !
Thank you so much for this comment. Comments like this make me want to keep going
Well, you are the real deal. Genuine is a rare quality young man. And so so smart. Dont know if you know these: Stevie Wonder, " You Havent Done Nothing", Marvin Gaye, "What's Goin On", " Dylan "Times They are a Changin" , Cranberries "Zombie", Sam Cooke " A Change Gonna Come" so many brilliant important protest activist songs. You will love them. Take great care, as we said in the 70s " Keep the Faith". 💜
Mac Davis wrote this song and was told nobody would ever record it and have a hit . Elvis told him that he would record and release it . One of his background singers in this is Whitney Houston's mother Cissy Houston . This song will remain relevant for generations to come . Loved your reaction to this . GOD bless you and your family young man
PS: saw him twice in concert … $10 ($50 2021 money) was 3rd Row Center. Think he never charged more then $5.50/$7.50/$10 for a ticket.
Sold out every show in Vegas starting in 1969. Sold out every road show. In 1973 his Worldwide Satellite Concert from Honolulu was watched by 1,500,000,000 around the world (that is 1.5 BILLION)
First performer to sell out 4 consecutive concerts at Madison Square Garden. New Years Eve show in 1976 Pontiac Stadium, Michigan sold out 62,5000 seats.
Houston Astrodome in 1974 his 6 concerts over 3 days drew sold out 200,000 audience attendance. And Elvis was paid $1,2000,000.
He grew up very poor in the ghetto. He was so beloved by the black community and black entertainers. This came out June 27 1969. Thanks for sharing
Katie 🌸☀️
Elvis Presley was born and grew up in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Elvis was born in Tupelo, Mississippi and they lived in what is called a "shotgun shack".
(sixty second google will show what they look like) There are ONLY *TWO ROOMS* .
And he had only one pair of shoes. It wasn't just black were sharecroppers, there were most white poor sharecroppers. The "Deep Southern" states just had more poverty and coal mining areas of West Virginia. He's worth multi-millions now but it doesn't mean they were just born with it.
Good reaction and now we want more ELVIS.
Thank you What song should I do next?
@@alxinthehype ask how many black comments are here!
I see it’s Not to many 😂😂it’s all love tho bro
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425
Whats that got to do with anything?
You've always got to have a go, for gods sake get a life 🥰
@@jennywren7822 I have a life. You obviously don't. You are not even smart enough to figure out why I posted the question! Now go cry on somebody else's shoulder!
Elvis was the best friend i ever had in my entire life. we met when i was 17 yrs old. I won a radio show contest and the prize was a day with Elvis but our friendship lasted past that one day in time. All the memories of my friend are tucked safe in my heart forever. i saw him a few weeks before he passed we had a short conversation which i will never ever share again on youtube because people are so nasty and comment hurtful heart breaking things they do not know me but they still can't keep their mouths closed about things they know nothing about. I walk past Graceland everyday. Great reaction loved it. love from Memphis Tn.
Is it true he liked young girls. Priscilla at 14.
@@tammyhildreth8242 times were different
And you have some issues
Seek help with them
From what I understand, this song was written by Mac Davis originally for Sammie Davis Jr. Sammy said he didn't know anything about the ghetto and recommended it to Elvis, who grow up in the ghetto
If you wish to take a deeper dive into Elvis (and I guarantee it's well worth it), there are two documentaries that will give you a great start: "Elvis: Return to Tupelo" tells about his childhood and how he was influenced by many different types of music. And "Elvis Presley and The Black Community" will debunk the racist rumor. As for music I'd suggest Jailhouse Rock (Music Video) and If I Can Dream - Show Closer ('68 Comeback Special). If you're up for the journey, expect the unexpected. There are many sides to Elvis.
I’ll definitely be checking this out
Notice his back up singers were black. In the sixties they told Elvis to come on to the ASTRO dome in Texas but he could leave his singers at home. Elvis told them if they wanted him his girls were coming and would be given the star treatment or no Elvis! The girls went. In his 68 special the lead ballet dancer was black. The song at the end of the special "if I can dream" was recorded 17 days after the murder of MLK. People say things about him not attending the but if he had went the story would have led about Elvis and taken away from the life of MLK. Enjoy your journey!
My favorite is the documentary that was used to create Elvis and the black community. It’s called Remembering Elvis. So many huge and major black talents of the day talking about Elvis.
@@patticriss2238 I've not heard of this one. Thanks for sharing the info. Can't wait to see it.
Elvis was an amazing talent and a truly good man
This song is still relevant today! I'm biracial and grew up in the Herman Garden projects on Detroit's west side. Fighting became my way of gaining what I thought was respect! I was defending my skin color! I was too black for the white kids and too white for the black kids! I took far too many wrong roads in my attempt to get out of the hood! There isn't much opportunity in the ghetto! I eventually made it out, got an associate's degree and then a bachelor's and then my master's! The projects I grew up in are long gone, but right around the corner sits others. Elvis sings "a child needs a helping hand"! Well, I have 2 and I find myself going back to the ghetto to give those children hope and show that they aren't forgotten!
God bless you.
Mac Davis wrote it but Elvis at the end of the song he sang and his mama cried that was add lib Mac Davis said Elvis put that in at the end of the Song and was blown away with that ending God sent Elvis a Gift that voice just pierces the soul who ever thought Elvis was not talented they just don't believe in God
You have to do If I Can Dream from the '68 comeback special. It was done for MLK just a few months after he was assassinated. It's powerful. Just make sure you do the one with him in the white suit.
I can do that for sure
You are young and don't know about Elvis the man ,the Greatest Humanitarian this world has ever seen ! Here's just one of the many stories that will give you an insight into this man's heart .He was about to play a concert at a Soccer Arena ( as venue's and buildings were too small for all the fans )when the owner called up Elvis and said " yeah looking forward to seeing you but when you come you can leave those black backing singers behind " well Elvis was disgusted and fuming and said to the man " if they don't come , I don't come !" So the man said oh ok then ,they can come to which Elvis said " Right ,i want an open top Car to parade and lap around the Arena before i go on stage ,with my backing singers sat in the back and i want a white woman driving it !" So that shut him up ! Elvis was a Fantastic Human Being !
Kudos to you for taking a different path! Loved your genuine, raw, and honest reactions. Prayers for you!
Thank you so much I appreciate that a lot
This is why Elvis is the King!
Morris Mac Davis was an American country music singer, songwriter, and actor. A native of Lubbock, Texas, he enjoyed success as a crossover artist, and during his early career he wrote for Elvis Presley, providing him with the hits "Memories", "In the Ghetto", "Don't Cry Daddy", and "A Little Less Conversation".
Great reaction young man. You need to watch the video of him singing “If I Can Dream. “ It’s a salute to Martin Luther King Jr. Awesome song!! I don’t think you will regret it.
You have emotion, my friend. He sings and performs life and he brings meaning to your every emotional fiber. Please chase this man and his life and music. You will never be the same.
Beautiful. Elvis is still the King - you can hear every word. He was born dirt poor, a nice man, RIP
Elvis was born and raised in the Ghetto. He lived it too!
This song was written by Mac Davis. An amazing song writer. Elvis's whole management said to stay away from this song, but he grew up very poor and he wanted to sing this song.
This was first performed in 1968. Elvis grew up in Tupelo, Mississippi and was born to and raised in an extremely poor family.
Elvis always my favorite beautiful inside and out
Elvis grew up in the projects in Mississippi and then in Memphis. He never forgot!
A firealarm chipping in background.
Love it! In the Ghetto! Keepin' It Real!
P.S. Mac Davis
This song was in 1969! Real close to 70’s
There is one thing about him is his mother was his rock! He loved her so much!
His roots where no obstacles for him to fulfill his dreams and be bless with kindness
glad you found elvis
this song was written by Mac Davis, a song writer from Lubbock Texas. Elvis did grow up poor. his dad went to prison writing bad checks and they lived in government housing at times. he found a way to break out of the norm and changed the world of music. It has been well documented for decades his influence came from black influences of his childhood. it was also well documented they promoted him as a white man with a black voice. they saw him as radio gold. but he always gave credit to where he came from and his influencers. this song, while not written by him, was huge in it's message. and he always sang it with respect and power. If I Can Dream was another that he was incredibly powerful in performing. along with his gospel these were probably his strongest serious works. the man was amazing in voice, spirit and performance. he was a human. this is an amazing song i wish more people would sit and actually take in, not just listen to as a "pop message" from the KING.
This song was written for him by Mack Davis.
The ghetto would have been an upgrade for young Elvis. I live in Elvis Presley heights in Tupelo Mississippi 🥰
Hound dog, blue sueade shoes etc was his early music in the 50s, when he was just a teenager. This is his later music in the 70s. He grew up in a ghetto, he loved gospel, black music and was parrt of their community. He never forgot his roots. You must listen to If I can Dream. So glad you found his music. explore it, and you will understand why he is a legend to everyone
Elvis was from Tupelo Ms. They have the two room house that you can visit.
They moved to Memphis when Elvis was 10 or so. Elvis drove a truck and was trying to start his music career.
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.
Hey, First time visiting your channel. Awesome reaction to this!! Thank you for diving into Elvis. A lot of people seen him as someone "overrated" and made corny movies. He got tired of the ridicule and decided to do songs HE felt people NEEDED to hear instead of the music he was putting out that was decided by his manager Colonel Parker and his record label. They thought he would lose his fans and it would kill his career if he changed what he had already been doing.
Your reaction touched me. I'd love for you to listen to the song he wrote shortly after Martin Luther King Jr and Robert Kennedy were killed. (Again against his Manager's advice) "If I Can Dream"AMAZING!!
If I can dream coming next thank you so much for watching
Thank you so much! Looking forward to it.....plus you have yourself a new subscriber 😊😊
Mac Davis wrote it. Elvis grew up in extreme poverty. He never forgot his roots. When his dad would get onto him later in life about giving away cars and houses, he would say it's just money. According to those closest to him, he genuinely enjoyed making people happy...that's really why he did that. Check out Elvis and the Black Community for a more in depth look at him and his history.
Elvis didn't write this song, but as soon as he saw & read these lyrics, he snapped it up.
Elvis went from poverty to wealthy and the most famous singer and performer almost overnight. You might want to see the movie coming out in June, about his life and career. You can check out his 1956 and 57 TV performances, Ed Sullivan show, the Milton Berle show and his appearances on The Dorsey Brothers TV show. He also did 31 movies, beginning in 1956. This song was recorded in 1969. Anything from his 1968 Comeback Special is worth seeing, as well as his Las Vegas Performances 69-77. Rock and Roll was a new type of music in the mid 1950s and had the voice, looks, moves and charisma to be the King of Rock and Roll. I enjoyed your reaction and best wishes.
Mac Davis wrote this song but Elvis made it amazing.... I think because he grew up in total poverty... he knew what it was to have nothing and try to get out of it. But everyone has to give credit to Mac Davis for writing such amazing words that are still true to this day unfortunately.
The original title of this song by Mac Davis was The Vicious Circle... he wrote this from his experience - growing up his friend lived in the ghetto & Mac didn't understand why his friend lived there. Sadly still relevant today as you say. Such simple lyrics with such a powerful message.
Elvis was born in a 2 room shack in the SLUMS OF MISSISSIPPI he didn’t write his own songs most people back then didn’t. Nobody could match Elvis check out his catalog amazing. Canada
Alx Elvis grew up dirt poor the rap duo 36 Mafia did a rap song and had Elvis singing in the ghetto in the back ground check it out also check out If I could Dream by Elvis it's beautiful he sang it in tribute to
Elvis Presley had a huge concert planned in Huston, Texas. They said you can leave the Black giirls home. He said it the can't come we're not going to have a concert...
My mom cried, never loudly so that we would hear her, in her room with the door closed. My sister and I, not knowing what was going would knock and knock on her bedroom door. But, she would have the tears dapped and shuffle us away and she would prepare dinner.
Our mom held us close to her, to the best of her ability. She was a single mom after tossing our dad out, however, she stood up every day for us.
The original recording is much more emotional. I cry every time I hear it.
He grew up near the ghetto in Memphis, his mom walked him to the only church nearby, it was a black church. He sung in the church choir. He was raised in the black community.
Elvis grew up dirt poor. He had a heart like a mountain. Very charitable, concerned man.
Elvis did grow up poor but it made him a wonderful person.He was so caring of everyone.There's several stories about him and the black community you would enjoy reading.He went to a black church which I also do.But after concerts his Church people would come to Graceland and sing gospel songs all night.
Excellent reaction video. Here's the next Elvis video you should react to...and you won't regret it: Elvis Presley - If I Can Dream ('68 Comeback Special 50th Anniversary HD Remaster) (Official Video). Peace!
Back up girls were the Sweet Temptations (Whitney Houston's mom was one of them) and the guys (The Stamps.) The best backup ever IMHO.
it will make you weep because he kept it real and as much as things change, the sadly more they they stay the same.
To me, he had the best back up singers, especially the ones in this song. This song cuts right through you, it doesn't matter where you come from it just cuts right down to the soul it doesn't matter how many times you listen to it the effect is the same every time. In my opinion one of his best song with an effect like no other.
Very sad very deep.Been listening to Elvis since I was a child and more than once this song made dirt get in my eyes.My mom was an elvis fan and my mom was murdered. So my heart goes out to people who suffer.One of the backup singers was Whitney Houston's mom
This came out in 1969 and Elvis had a heart for the black community and church. In Memphis where there was the blues and the black church with its gospel music. Elvis Presley had soul that colored his existence in life and where his heart was. He came from a background of poverty and religious teaching that his mother taught. His love of God brought him to visit black churches in the community. He lived in the projects of Memphis so that was his roots for singing "In The Ghetto" He knew life.
I live in Los Angeles, I took a trip to The South and just got back a few days ago…I got to see Graceland, as well as Tupelo, for the first time! It was really a spiritual experience! He was dirt poor when he grew up, no plumbing/running water… Etc. etc… he also got a lot of criticism for “excepting“ the black community and their music at the time
Elvis was born and raised in
Tupelo, Mississippi, in the Ghetto. He had a twin brother that died at childbirth and his family was so poor they had to bury him in a shoebox. You should listen to the studio version, it showcased his voice more. I forgot to mention Whitney Houstons mom was one of his backup singers. She was shown for a minute in this version.
You would love Elvis singing if I could Dream ,
A very real and emotional song 🥺🙏🙍💗
There’s a great video regarding Elvis’ relationship with the black community. Fun fact: Whitney Houston’s mom was one of the back up singers.
He was born into poverty he sang this in 1969 52 years ago sad it's still the same Mac Davies wrote the song Elvis was the greatest performer check out If l can dream Walk a mile in my shoes Suspicios minds and Polk salad Annie to see how diverse he was thank you great reaction 👍✌👏
Elvis Presley spent his childhood years in the most poverty stricken ghetto in the deep south when there was segregation. They didn’t segregate Elvis. He was so damn dirt poor he lived in a total black community being the only white boy. His father went to jail for forging a $14 check to eat and was sent on a chain gang in prison for 33 years and him and his mama had to make do in a shotgun shack with no electricity nothing so did Elvis know the ghetto he sure the hell did. God bless you thank you for sharing Elvis with the generation. Today
I loved your truly genuine reaction to this song, even your dubious intro about Elvis was value added. I knew you would change your mind once your heard it. It is very possible he was brought up in world as difficult if not more than the life experienced in the ghettos. His Mama would tie baby Elvis to her body each day as she picked cotton. BTW, he didn't write this song song, it was written for him by an equally talented entertainer, Mac Davis.
he also had a twin brother who died at birth.
Hi Alx..,
Like your enthusiasm and bubbly personality. I am a 74 year old Vietnam Veteran. Like all music … well, maybe not all !
Elvis grew up in Tupelo and Memphis. Mom and Dad no education and dirt poor. Lived in housing projects. Elvis and his Mother often attended Sunday Worship usually at black Churches with lots of Gospel style singing. This song was around the time of Riots over race, assassinations of MLK and RFK. You MUST see his two versions of “If I Can Dream” one in White Suit the other (cut from the film) in a black leather suit. It was the 68 Comeback Special. He had not performed in front of a live audience for 23 years prior to this Christmas Show. The “If I Can Dream” borrowed much from the MLK “I Have A Dream” speech.
Stay the nice guy you are buddy.
Ronald
Thank you for that comment I really appreciate it and will be checking out way more Elvis
ronald hennes: First of all thank you for your service!! I'm 75 so I can truly appreciate those who served in Vietnam. I just have to correct you on a couple points. I'm pretty sure the Presleys, as a family, attended white churches (Assembly of God). But Elvis was drawn to what he called colored spiritual music and found his own way into black churches at times. Also, it hadn't been 23 years since he performed a live concert. He was 33 years old when he did the '68 Special. I believe his last concert before that was the benefit concert in Hawaii where over $54,000 was raised (plus Elvis also donated personally) for the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. I've always been a fan of Elvis's music but have been learning so much more about him as a person recently. I hope I've enlightened but not offended you. Have a spectacular day Ronald!
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Glad you enjoyed that song. You're right about not much has changed in 50 years, but thankfully people who care about just being good to one another still exist. Elvis was one. You seem to be a compassionate person. Bless you from Michigan.
Thank you for this positivity. It’s exactly what the world needs🙏🏽
Elvis loved everyone more so than anyone!
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