Bobby's First Time Hearing: Elvis Presley - If I Can Dream ('68 Comeback Special) -- Reaction

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@donnaowens3349
@donnaowens3349 Жыл бұрын
Don't ask Elvis fans if they want to hear more Elvis, just keep playing him and we'll be here. Always ready for Elvis.
@12ManyReactions
@12ManyReactions Жыл бұрын
Good point
@Sunny-jz3dy
@Sunny-jz3dy Жыл бұрын
😂. True
@robindehlinger4698
@robindehlinger4698 Жыл бұрын
Elvis was 33 in 1968. Watch the unplugged section of the special to see a raw Elvis at 33. You guys are on the first step of the Elvis rabbit hole. You have a long way to go to understand his impact on American music and culture. Keep going!
@paulhadfield7909
@paulhadfield7909 Жыл бұрын
elvis was the king of rock n roll, and the biggest star the world had ever known, sold millions of records, he did his military service so didnt sing for that time,but came back and did his vegas time, and when he died everybody in the world mourned his death
@memphisrocks1
@memphisrocks1 Жыл бұрын
God Made him, God gifted him with endless Talent, the voice the looks, the style, the charisma and the heart and soul for giving to others. The Icon, the Lengend, the Untouchable,The King of Music. Elvis Aaron Presley. Greatest of all time. 1935- Till the end of time.
@amandarayray9340
@amandarayray9340 Жыл бұрын
Elvis is my hero. Respect.
@hutchu1
@hutchu1 Жыл бұрын
Elvis will never be old. He died when he was 42 years old . Elvis , will be young forever
@valerieultramaga
@valerieultramaga Жыл бұрын
This was a tribute to MLK Jr. After he was assassinated. No one wanted Elvis to sing this song but, he was passionate about this song and he did it anyway. Elvis said Dr. King always spoke the truth. Elvis is a once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon that we will never see again.
@krazyj1957
@krazyj1957 4 ай бұрын
Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy were assassinated in 1968.
@depper
@depper Жыл бұрын
Elvis fan here - thank you for this - do a deep dive into Elvis and I’ll subscribe!!!!
@12ManyReactions
@12ManyReactions Жыл бұрын
More to come!
@lange6542
@lange6542 Жыл бұрын
Thank God for ELVIS 🙏👑👑 Best best ever.
@kilkennyrose7099
@kilkennyrose7099 Жыл бұрын
The "Singer Presents Elvis Special" which everyone calls the 68 Comeback was Elvis' return to live performances. Also, this song was not just a tribute to MLK it was also a tribute to Bobby Kennedy who was also assassinated.
@valerieultramaga
@valerieultramaga Жыл бұрын
AS SOON AS YOU SAID "FAT ELVIS" IS WHEN I SAY GOODBYE. ELVIS IS AN BELOVED ICON AND LEGEND...NO ONE WILL EVER COMPARE TO HIM.. YOU JUST DON'T GET IT
@mbrights3158
@mbrights3158 Жыл бұрын
No THEY DON'T GET IT..because they are so young and they are just beginning to learn ABOUT Elvis. It's so rude how you just cut people off and bash them, as if not knowing what Elvis was/is is some sort of crime. Lighten up FFS
@ornellabarbaro3861
@ornellabarbaro3861 Жыл бұрын
@@mbrights3158 Really lighten up? Words count! Instead of saying Fat Elvis and cancelling everything he accomplished and focusing on Fat Elvis. Just like saying about the scientist who invented penicillin saying, the acne faced scientist who invented penicillin. Get it????!
@heidijorgensen7150
@heidijorgensen7150 Жыл бұрын
ELVIS - one and only ❤️
@sandiodonovan8953
@sandiodonovan8953 Жыл бұрын
He is such a legend even after all this time 💜💜💜
@toodlescae
@toodlescae Жыл бұрын
One tip. If you want any of the millions of die hard Elvis fans to subscribe? Never ever use the phrase "fat Elvis" again. It's been used in a derogatory fashion to try abd diminish his talent and legacy in the music world too many times over the years. Yes Elvis was overweight but that due to several health problems that were slowly killing him. Even when he was clearly ill, complicated by the abuse of rx drugs, and should have been in a hospital there is a video of him giving his all to an audience of fans. That video was filmed a mere 6 weeks before he died. THAT is why people who have loved Elvis for decades get offended when people call him that. Also this song was written for Elvis during the filming of the Comeback Special after the assassinations of 1st MLK and then Robert F. Kennedy that year. It was also about the Vietnam War and all of the racial strife going on at the time. Elvis loved everyone and just wanted everyone to like each other and be at peace.
@cwlindsey2881
@cwlindsey2881 Жыл бұрын
I passing on this channel…..
@carolhayar3037
@carolhayar3037 Жыл бұрын
@@cwlindsey2881 same here - it isn't worth it -- i just may give it one more look to see the type of reaction, out of curiosity
@Lamm139
@Lamm139 Жыл бұрын
This is pure Elvis in 1968. It's NOT from a movie. I don't know what age you consider as "old". He was 33 yrs old in 1968. He died when he was 42. And he never lost his voice. Became the fat Elvis? Is this the only description for Elvis? The older Elvis, the old Elvis and finally the fat Elvis. For me he'll always be the generous Elvis, the humble Elvis, the charismatic Elvis, the Elvis that loved all kinds of people, one of the best singers ever, the Elvis that touched so many hearts and souls with his songs, in my case especially his Gospel songs.
@jackielouise3725
@jackielouise3725 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, very well said. I completely agree
@heidijorgensen7150
@heidijorgensen7150 Жыл бұрын
The one and only, ELVIS ❤️
@Dorakaz1
@Dorakaz1 Жыл бұрын
Elvis has fans all over the world even though he never traveled outside America. He is the best selling solo artist of all time when there was no internet, Facebook, etc. I think it's disrespect the " fat Elvis". I wish you do your research about the iconic Elvis Presley and learn how generous, humble man he was.
@jackielouise3725
@jackielouise3725 Жыл бұрын
Yes, definitely. He was such a kind, caring, generous and humble humanitarian and so many people need to find out more about that side of him (as well as his amazing talent, of course). There are plenty of documentaries out there about how generous and caring he was.
@MarkRogersVOCFB
@MarkRogersVOCFB Жыл бұрын
more Elvis. The King.
@pennyyoung3166
@pennyyoung3166 Жыл бұрын
Watch the echo will never die documentary will enlighten you about Elvis and his character 50s segregation still in place and Elvis knocked down barriers and payed for it being drafted in army and mother died because of it. Love Elvis at any age beautiful person kind heart
@sdenison3463
@sdenison3463 Жыл бұрын
His backup singers reported that he burst into tears as soon as he got offstage.
@mikesba
@mikesba Жыл бұрын
To learn more of his background, check out "Elvis Presley and the Black Community - that echo will never die". There are Parts 1 & 2. Elvis was born and raised in poor, mostly black communities in Tupelo, Mississippi & Memphis, TN. He was influenced by that culture as he grew up. He sang Gospel at a Black Baptist Church. He never forgot his cultural roots. He definitely pissed of his manager, Col.(?) Tom Parker, by sneaking this song in at the end of that 1968 Christmas TV special. He wanted a tribute to MLK and Robert F Kennedy who were both killed earlier that year. On another occasion, he had a show to perform at the Houston Astrodome but was told to leave his black, female backup singers home. He refused to appear unless they were on stage with him. He won that augment.
@heidijorgensen7150
@heidijorgensen7150 Жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@Arampe
@Arampe Жыл бұрын
Yes, we want more Elvis! I mean he was the King!
@heidijorgensen7150
@heidijorgensen7150 Жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@colmflaherty3963
@colmflaherty3963 Жыл бұрын
Thanks guys. A lot of young folk on KZbin have discovered Elvis for the first time and became Elvis Fans. You'd need to have somthing spicial for that to happen for today and age. More than just his music.
@randalldeetz8659
@randalldeetz8659 Жыл бұрын
If you do a little more research, you'll find out that Elvis is one of the most influential artists that ever lived. Popular music wouldn't be the same without him. 'Trying to Get to You' from the same show, plus 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' should be next on your list of great Elvis recordings to react to.
@Silhouex
@Silhouex Жыл бұрын
That may be true but then it would be more fitting to say "black music" was the most influential as Elvis admits he owes the heart of his music to them. Elvis has never been known as a civil rights leader but there is some evidence that he had genuine compassion for the black community. At a press conference he once said, ""The way I feel about it, this is the time for real colors to come out, not fake colors. We have to speak out righteously, because one of these days we’re going to have to stand before God. It’s neither right nor wrong - it’s just the way things are. And the colored folks have been mistreated long enough, and God knows, it’s about time they were treated better." This was said by Elvis Presley during a press conference before a concert in 1956, in response to a question about his opinion on performing in front of segregated audiences. He continued, "I wouldn't play for a segregated audience if you paid me twice the money. It's just not right. The Negroes have got their rights and they should have their freedom, but they don't have it yet. They've been waiting hundreds of years for it. I can't think of anything fairer than that, can you?" So while some criticize him for appropriating black music and not giving credit. The hate is misplaced. He often gave credit to being inspired by black culture. In one interview he is quoted as saying, "The colored folks been singing it and playing it just like I'm doin' now, man, for more years than I know. They played it like that in their shanties and in their juke joints and nobody paid it no mind 'til I goosed it up. I got it from them. Down in Tupelo, Mississippi, I used to hear old Arthur Crudup bang his box the way I do now, and I said if I ever got to the place where I could feel all old Arthur felt, I'd be a music man like nobody ever saw."
@randalldeetz8659
@randalldeetz8659 Жыл бұрын
@@Silhouex You mean slave songs like 'Hound Dog', 'Jailhouse Rock', 'King Creole'? Oops... those were written by two Jewish guys. What about 'Teddy Bear' or 'Love Me Tender'? Nope, two more white dudes. Here's a few quotes from famous (Black) musicians: B.B. King: "Elvis was an influence on everyone" Rufus Thomas: "Elvis gave an injection to Black music that no artist has ever done" Jackie Wilson: “A lot of people have accused Elvis of stealing the black man’s music, when in fact, almost every black solo entertainer copied his stage mannerisms from Elvis.” Isaac Hayes: "Elvis was a giant and influenced everyone in the business." Again, do your research before throwing out the same old 'cultural appropriation' bullshit.
@Kyubone
@Kyubone Жыл бұрын
@@Silhouex What songs are you specifically saying are "slave songs"? He covered songs just like any other artist covered songs. He picked out artists and songs that he liked and covered them from very early on in his career. Many were black musicians because he admired them. Also most of his influences were black muscians and he always gave credit to them regarding his own roots.
@Silhouex
@Silhouex Жыл бұрын
@@Kyubone That's not true. Back then Elvis couldn't have admitted he was singing black music or he would have been shut down or literally prosecuted. It was a different world back then. Back then, it was virtually impossible for black musicians to reach a wider audience regardless of their actual skill. There are several examples of "slave songs" in Elvis Presley's music. 1. "Amazing Grace" - This song has roots in both Christian and African American spiritual traditions. While the specific origins of the song are unclear, it is believed to have been composed by John Newton, a former slave trader who became an Anglican priest in the late 18th century. The song was later adopted by African American spirituals singers and has since become one of the most recognizable songs in the world. 2. "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" - This song was likely composed by enslaved African Americans in the southern United States during the 19th century. Its origins are unclear, but it likely evolved from other African American spirituals of the time. The song became a popular gospel song in the early 20th century and has since been covered by countless artists. 3. "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child" - This song is believed to have originated among enslaved Africans in America. It is a mournful song about the loss of family and community and has been performed by many African American artists, including Odetta and Paul Robeson. Elvis Presley's rendition of the song is a soulful and haunting tribute to its roots. 4. "Peace in the Valley" - This song was written by Thomas Dorsey, a gospel music pioneer who was influenced by both African American spirituals and traditional hymns. Its message of hope and redemption resonated with many African Americans during the civil rights movement and has since become a staple of gospel music. 5. "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" - This song was written by Thomas A. Dorsey, and is a powerful gospel ballad that has roots in African American spirituals. The song is often used in religious and cultural settings, as it has a universal message of comfort and hope that crosses cultural and religious boundaries. 6. "Joshua Fit the Battle" - This song is a traditional African American spiritual about the biblical story of Joshua and the Battle of Jericho. It was a popular song during the Civil War era and has since become a staple of gospel music. 7. "Swing Down Sweet Chariot" - Another traditional African American song, "Swing Down Sweet Chariot" likely has its roots in both spirituals and folk music. The song is a joyful celebration of the prospect of being taken up to heaven in a chariot. 8. "He Touched Me" - Although this song was not originally a "slave song," it does have roots in traditional gospel music. It was written by Bill Gaither, a gospel music songwriter, and became a popular worship song in the 1960s and 1970s. It has since been covered by a wide range of artists and remains popular in many churches today. Also, if you don't want to say "slave song" "negro spiritual" is a synonym but neither are perfectly palatable to the modern era. However it's important to refer to many of these as "slave songs" as many of them were directly inspired by the tragedy of slavery. Many of them were slaves themselves or family had been or a slave trader who's religion turned him against the slave trade.
@Silhouex
@Silhouex Жыл бұрын
@@Kyubone The story behind Amazing Grace is a good one. The person who wrote "Amazing Grace" was John Newton, a former sailor and slave trader who became an Anglican minister in the late 18th century. Newton was involved in the transatlantic slave trade for several years before undergoing a religious conversion and renouncing his involvement in the trade. After becoming a minister, he became an outspoken opponent of slavery and worked with William Wilberforce and other abolitionists to end the practice in the British Empire. "Amazing Grace" is often seen as a reflection of Newton's spiritual journey and his transformation from a sinner to a believer. The song was published in 1779 as part of a collection of hymns and became popular in both England and America. While the song is not explicitly about slavery, its message of redemption and forgiveness resonated with many enslaved Africans and African Americans, who used it as a way to express their faith and hope for a better future.
@lindacorreia428
@lindacorreia428 11 күн бұрын
My Man ! The King ❤The Greatest Entertainer To Have Walked This Planet! Revolutionary Elvis ! Music Is What It Is Today Because Of Elvis ! Like John Lennon Said Before Elvis There Was Nothing !
@aprilforgue
@aprilforgue Жыл бұрын
Was not expecting Elvis. You might like In the Ghetto. I still have a collection of Elvis cards from when i was a kid like baseball cards but with Elvis pictures and information on each. I even have his picture in the military.
@carolhayar3037
@carolhayar3037 Жыл бұрын
I have those cards, too!
@marion_R
@marion_R Жыл бұрын
More please! He is so brilliant. You can do - rehearsals ( videos 1970) -live (1968 comeback special/ 1970 that's the way it rs....) - documentaries (Elvis and the black community,/a generous heart/ 200 Cadillacs...) - songs from his movies ( Trouble, Viva las Vegas, clean up your own backyard'...) Have fun and thank you!
@ogdrifter27
@ogdrifter27 Жыл бұрын
Been a fan since the age of 2. Loved early elvis voice best, even though all his songs were great.
@michaellawliss3049
@michaellawliss3049 Жыл бұрын
Absolute fire guys!! 🔥 Awesome!
@12ManyReactions
@12ManyReactions Жыл бұрын
🥰
@carolhayar3037
@carolhayar3037 Жыл бұрын
sorry, but not quite
@carolhayar3037
@carolhayar3037 Жыл бұрын
Background on this song -- 2 mos. after King was assassinated, Robert Kennedy was assassinated & Elvis & producer/director Steve Binder had a long sit-down discussion about the assassinations of both men plus other goings on in the world at that time; Elvis expressed his thoughts & feelings; Binder then asked songwriter Walter Earl Brown to compose a song to reflect what was taking place in the world & how Elvis felt & so "If I Can Dream" was created, loosely based on MLK's speech. Later @ recording studio when the track was finished Elvis asked for a hand mic, lied down on the floor & sang the lyrics in the way that best suited him. The red tie was for the blood shed in Vietnam. THIS WAS THE CLOSING SONG OF HIS '68 COMEBACK TV SPECIAL. See "Gates of Graceland: Secrets of the '68 Special" w-Binder interview (a long very detailed video). Pls do not refer to him as fat Elvis. The man was very ill for many yrs., some of which had nothing to do w-medications. He may have been super famous & have a lot of money, but he was quite unhappy & pretty despondent in the later '70's. He had a genetic lung condition for which he needed an inhaler to help him breath & he had painful glaucoma & the super powerful house & stage lights were very hard on his eyes.
@drbat11
@drbat11 Жыл бұрын
After watching all of your BTS related stuff and some of your other reactions to rappers I'd never thought I'd see Elvis on here but I love it!!! I've been an Elvis fan since I was a little kid. This was a really emotional moment in the US esp with civil rights movement and the show producers didn't want him to sing this. But as Elvis did many times with music- he did what he wanted. If you decide to react to any more - check out In the Ghetto, Suspicious Minds, One night with you
@kimconliffe9000
@kimconliffe9000 Жыл бұрын
Tribute to MLK and RFK...he was not supposed to do it but he felt he had to make a statement
@AAndromeda-lw7fh
@AAndromeda-lw7fh Жыл бұрын
… Elvis was the first and the best! ... A millennial singer for the ages ... John Lennon put it best ... "Before Elvis there was nothing." 🕺🏻✨💎✨🕯 Thank you
@willow0828
@willow0828 Жыл бұрын
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’s love for Dr. King. He also knew that Elvis was devastated by the news of Dr. King’s assassination. Just 9 miles away 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.
@susancrouthamel760
@susancrouthamel760 Жыл бұрын
He went in Army for 2 years n came back n did movies n then 68 comeback special n then to Vagus 1970 doing 2 shows every night during week n 3 shows on the weekends.Then in 1973 Aloha concert that was broadcasted around the world and seen by 1.5 Billion people. That was the only Elvis concert I got to n sat 3rd row center.i never met Elvis but was friends with Charlie Hodge his confidant and best friend for years after Elvis died. I kept a journal on the stories that he told me about Elvis. He did many more concert till the end of his short life. Charlie said he didn't like people saying at the end he was the Fat Elvis n I agree. N people always have to mention the drugs well it started with the Army officers giving the guys uppers n downers , came home addicted n had nightmares so his doctor gave him sleeping pills n meds to be awake. Then he had many health problems glaucoma,Asthma,slipped disks, hypertension, diabetes, n the most painful twisted mega colon( he was hospitalized many times) He never used street drugs, When you have all these health issues most people have problems coping with all the pain, I won't bore you anymore but will give you a few songs of his you may like to react to; Steamroller Blues Aloha concert 1973, American Trilogy Aloha concert 1973, You Gave Me A Mountain Aloha concert 1973, Make The World Go Away Vagus 1970,Bridge Over Troubled Water Vagus 1970,of course you probably know Suspicious Minds Vagus 1970, In The Getto Vagus 1970,I better stop now or I'll end up telling 500+ of his songs.i love your reaction n look forward to seeing more of Elvis
@emmahowells8334
@emmahowells8334 Жыл бұрын
Actually he was building his fame back after he returned from the army, as music had moved on from when he was in the army, so hence this show I believe.
@ikewp901
@ikewp901 Жыл бұрын
The "68 Comeback Show" was a reintroduction to Elvis's music career after he'd spent about eight years only making movies and releasing soundtracks.
@emmahowells8334
@emmahowells8334 Жыл бұрын
@@ikewp901 Did I mention the year? In my comment?. I'm not the only one that mentioned his army career in the comments.
@WoodsWoman822
@WoodsWoman822 Жыл бұрын
Elvis Came home from the Army after a 2 year Tour of Duty in Germany in March 1960, then he made 27 Motion Pictures over the next 8 years. The Comeback Special was filmed before two different Live Audience's in June of 1968 and aired in December of 1968.
@emmahowells8334
@emmahowells8334 Жыл бұрын
@@WoodsWoman822 Yes I know. Did I mention the year in my comment. Was a built up from his Army days. Didn't say this performance was directly after he came back from the Army.
@carolhayar3037
@carolhayar3037 Жыл бұрын
@@WoodsWoman822 31 movies
@catherinjenen5510
@catherinjenen5510 Жыл бұрын
You need to research a lot before you say negative things about him. He was the kindest most loving man towards all people as well as his fans. I am disappointed by the disrespect you showed us. Until you get all fact and history don’t laugh and make fun of him
@warrendelay
@warrendelay Жыл бұрын
"The fat Elvis"... I had just hit the subscribe button, and then you threw THAT insult at Elvis. I had to go back and unsubscribe. I think that was record time. lol..
@christopherone1
@christopherone1 Жыл бұрын
Elvis was acting doing movies....that's what was meant by comeback.
@bf810
@bf810 Жыл бұрын
Fat Elvis? I thought fat-shaming was a no-go these days... And this is not from a movie
@carolhayar3037
@carolhayar3037 Жыл бұрын
They both look like they could care less, especially the guy on the left; & referring to the guy on the right as an "Elvis expert" ??? i don't think so!
@ornellabarbaro3861
@ornellabarbaro3861 Жыл бұрын
Well you just lost the Elvis Presley fans. And there are millions of them around the world. The Fat Elvis????? So disrespectful especially for the fact that if wasn’t for him Rock n Roll would have taken forever to be introduced to the world. Best vocalist who sang all genera’s of music and powerful influence of any generation. Ugh.
@paulasmith3179
@paulasmith3179 Жыл бұрын
This is not taken from an Elvis movie. It is a tribule to dr martin luther king but they did not won't him to sing it. He is 33 years old. He sang this in 1968 he died in 1977. thank you
@janeblacket-darkroomdivaph5865
@janeblacket-darkroomdivaph5865 Жыл бұрын
He sang thius after the assination of Martin Luther KIng, who was his friend, and Bobby kennedy. He was one of the most influential peole in the world at the time.. so he knew he needed to make a statement. he wasted equality for everyone. he grew up in te Ghettos and lived in black communities. he loved everyone. He was sued for doing this by sponsors.. his manager said it wll kill his career, as it was a time of segregation. But he didnt care. His dream was for all men to be treated equally. He was in his late 30s when he did this song. This was before the vegas shows
@shirleycarr5387
@shirleycarr5387 Жыл бұрын
Could u react to jailhouse rock from the movie jailhouse rock by Elvis presley please
@12ManyReactions
@12ManyReactions Жыл бұрын
We’ll do some more for sure
@elaineharn9527
@elaineharn9527 Жыл бұрын
Why did you have to fade him out? One of the best things is to see him while he is singing.
@joseluisarriaza8832
@joseluisarriaza8832 Жыл бұрын
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@WoodsWoman822
@WoodsWoman822 Жыл бұрын
Elvis Presley In The Ghetto Music Video 1969
@jamescrane2156
@jamescrane2156 Жыл бұрын
AC/DC - Thunderstruck (Official Video). This music video sometimes gets blocked.
@kimconliffe9000
@kimconliffe9000 Жыл бұрын
'68 Comeback special
@joanneresh6682
@joanneresh6682 Жыл бұрын
This is not taken out of ELVIS MOVIE. This is real Elvis from comeback special. He didn't want Sing Christmas Song. The Colonel Didn't want Elvis sing this sung Elvis sung this song was tribute To Martin Luther King. Ehen he was assassination. Get your Facts right. Elvis movie is not True facts. I been Elvis fact for 61 years. So I know real facts of Elvis. Elvis fan forever. I saw real Elvis in person. Elvis is greatest Singer ever. Love Joanne Resh
@williamquinlan6153
@williamquinlan6153 Жыл бұрын
Presley died at age 42. We didn't get a chance to experience old Elvis. Despite being overworked don't fall for the idea that Vegas was a creative loss for EP. Elvis created a music showcase different from anything he'd done before. He started with a rock band with the best musicians available, including RnR Hall of Fame guitarist James Burton. He added a female soul group to the male backups he used. Then he added an orchestra which he had only worked with on the 68 Special. Presley took this musical foundation and created the first show to make money there. Before that, entertainment was brought in for the high rollers' families and mostly was relegated to the lounges. They always operated at a loss. Presley's shows sold out from the beginning and attracted other acts like Celine Dion and Toni Braxton among others to try LV. A trend which continues today. It's true Elvis became bored and his weight issues became noticeable around 74. But his shows always sold out including those on his cross country tours where he also became the first act to sell out multiple shows at Madison Square Garden in NY 71 or 72. He continued to sell millions of records including the soundtrack for his satellite concert which went to #1. So even though at the very end no one offered Presley a challenge to distance him from his prescription drugs or release him from his contracts, the 70s was still another era where Presley achieved success and creativity.
@mahatemeboncampi
@mahatemeboncampi Жыл бұрын
Hi, since you guys are doing all types of musical genres, could you react to things like opera and pop artists like Ariana Grande? I and I am sure many others would love that type of content.
@margueritavankempen850
@margueritavankempen850 26 күн бұрын
Its a tribute to MLK he just passed away
@margueritavankempen850
@margueritavankempen850 26 күн бұрын
This is after his movies and military
@lechat8533
@lechat8533 Жыл бұрын
WHERE`S THE REACTION??
@dianekolb3703
@dianekolb3703 Жыл бұрын
"Fat Elvis" ??? That's disrespectful! Do your research! I believe he was in heart failure and bloated and Noone noticed! So sad!
@carolhayar3037
@carolhayar3037 Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!! i just told them not to refer to him as fat Elvis -- that really pissed me off; very few people realize that aside from the medication issues, he had a genetic lung condition & needed an inhaler to help him breath & he had painful glaucoma; he was very despondent in he later yrs. but young people just watching him now don't have a clue; there's also the issue of a lot of bad information & misinformation out there -- & so much we don't really know the truth about; i didn't like that the guy on the left referred to the guy on the right as an "Elvis expert" -- i don't think so! And the guy on the left seem quite unenthused about this performance.
@dianekolb3703
@dianekolb3703 Жыл бұрын
@Carol Hayar I hate that they say these things about Elvis at the end of his life! He was not fat, he was bloated either from heart failure or the steroids he was given! I'm a realist and yes I'm sure he was taking too much medication but it's not that black and white! Elvis isn't here to refute some of these things that are said. It makes me so angry!
@carolhayar3037
@carolhayar3037 Жыл бұрын
@@dianekolb3703 so many things were going wrong w-his body, between the genetic lung condition which can be detected in '68 & who knows how many yrs. earlier it started, & the glaucoma, & i know codeine is constipating so it just exasperated his condition
@lindabeckworth8637
@lindabeckworth8637 Жыл бұрын
At least do a little research. This was a tribute to Martin Luther King. Elvis is the greatest entertainer who ever lived. I don't appreciate your disrespect toward him. Adios!
@ornellabarbaro3861
@ornellabarbaro3861 Жыл бұрын
Exactly!!!! They know nothing.
@0622michaelhorne
@0622michaelhorne Жыл бұрын
I was waiting for a reaction to the song but then the video post ended, so I guess you ran out of tape before you got to comment? 🤔
@RubyGB
@RubyGB Жыл бұрын
First, he was not "fat" he was already dying in his late 30's and suffering from congestive heart failure (severe heart disease ran in his mother's family from which she, he, and his daughter Lisa died far too early)! "Old"? He was only 42 when he died. By your way of thinking that makes you late middle aged already...
@ronaldhennes1357
@ronaldhennes1357 Жыл бұрын
Sorry Bobby but painful to watch both of you totally oblivious to his history. It never fails to amaze me the number of reaction videos where the channel has not done a simple Google to have a CLUE about the artist they are reacting too. The partner had ZERO interest or enthusiasm in the reaction post. The laughter like two 12 years olds. No clues about this part of his career. He was 33 years old and died at 42. Wish I could say something good about this but it was really, really bad and tinged with disrespect for the Guinness Record holder for most successful solo artist recording sales. His satellite concert in 1974 was seen by 1.5 billion people. Check it out. Ditch the sidekick please.
@12ManyReactions
@12ManyReactions Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the valued input, Ronald🤙
@mvrdvrer7724
@mvrdvrer7724 Жыл бұрын
React to highschool by Nicki Minaj pls :))
@donovangipson9943
@donovangipson9943 Жыл бұрын
Pls react to Mariah carey!!!
@tlo3571
@tlo3571 Жыл бұрын
Really liked the video. It would probably be a good idea to avoid the term “ fat Elvis.” This cartoonish depiction of Elvis erases the his legacy to music and upsets fans. I know you were using the term to describe the timeline in his career. I don’t think you meant anything by it. Just a tip for future Elvis videos. 🙂
@angelagoodwin5758
@angelagoodwin5758 Жыл бұрын
Well said. Let them know.
@delilahmorrow4606
@delilahmorrow4606 Жыл бұрын
He was33
@Phoenix7878
@Phoenix7878 Жыл бұрын
The main mistake dude on the right is making is referencing the movie....the movie sucked, was inaccurate and there to target today's generation with an agenda to make $$$. The only good that came from it was that a whole generation was exposed to this phenomenon. Thanks for the reaction guys.
@bpfromowc
@bpfromowc Жыл бұрын
Is Elvis singing in Swahili ? 🙃
@kyloren1014
@kyloren1014 Жыл бұрын
It hurt when you said “fat Elvis” please do t refer to him as that other than that will look for more Elvis reactions
@krazyj1957
@krazyj1957 4 ай бұрын
You guys aren't very good at researching things.
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