Bruce Springsteen Praises Elvis Presley

Bruce Springsteen Praises Elvis Presley 2012-3-15

[@lindapowers8592]

Bruce explained better than anyone I ever heard Elvis’ impact! I’m a 62 year old black woman who fell in love with Elvis and his voice as a little girl.

[@juanitadaleslusher9628]

Hi, Linda! My mom grew up near Graceland (before it actually became Graceland). She was a year older than Elvis, and went to Hamilton High School, the school for Blacks. He went to Humes High School. "Elvis Week" on on our local ABC station's "3:30 Movie" was what got me hooked on Elvis in the 1970s. Nice to meet ya! I bet you can't wait to see the movie next month! It has a lot of information about Elvis and his relationship with Blacks. About time.

[@dmptcb]

Elvis could sing anything and most people don’t realize how good he was in singing gospel music I saw him in concert 10row in Dayton Ohio when I was 10 years old I still remember that and iam so glad I went because those concerts will never be able to go again he loved his fans and gave millions away during his career

[@stever1791]

Elvis is The King !!!! And Im glad Bruce knows this.

[@richardeidemiller6739]

No other entertainer in history has left behind the legacy Elvis did. He was far more than a singer. Once in a lifetime phenomenon that changed the world far beyond what he could have ever imagined. It's sad he didn't know how important he was in life. Vicki

[@balser77]

What's sad is he believed he would be forgotten. His music will live until no one is left to listen.

[@davidbrennan3613]

what a beautiful comment from Bruce about elvis

[@sandramaggard2962]

Elvis was a revolution within itself, something nobody else has ever came close to. Elvis's music and legacy will never die, he wouldn't believe how many people still love and admire him. There was something about Elvis everyone could relate to, he had a beautiful soul. RIP Elvis.

[@elisabethvalade9866]

So very well stated! His tenderness came thru when nobody was looking, but then, they looked for that, too. Because it touched them. Us!!❤️🌟🌹

[@sandramaggard2962]

Amen

[@Anita66608]

Preach it Boss. You got it 100% right. Elvis started it all.

[@MisterMasterShafter1]

"Hearing Elvis for the first time was like busting out of jail." ~ Bob Dylan

[@panteraxenos4789]

What Bruce is saying is that Elvis broke down so many barriers and doors from music to social issues, race. .. etc..and he wasn't even really aware of it. And He died never really comprehending his OWN impact. " If there had been no Elvis there would have been no Beatles" -John Lennon

[@davidgibbs7232]

They dont call Elvis the King for nothing.👑👑👑👑👑

[@nitasheehan2704]

I agree. I've never been the same since I saw Elvis in 1955 live in Jacksonville Florida, and neither has the world. Thank you, Elvis!!

[@peggyglass1478]

Elvis is and will be forever the best singer and the greatest artist ever and he was the best looking man ever ❤️

[@kennethbailey6634]

That's powerful stuff. He said it all with comprehensive precision.

[@kennethbailey6634]

He did something that nobody else had ever done and nobody can touch it. You can love or hate anybody that you want to. But things that are great is not subjective.

[@roymarksberry4152]

You ever notice nobody ever has anything bad to say about Elvis Presley you have to ask yourself why courage is what he did God given talent and he do it

[@bonjovi942]

My cousin met Elvis in 1970 Las Vegas after a show. He said when Elvis walked into the room with the guys he was speechless. The room went quiet and people would just stare. Incredible....

[@gh9111]

The Beatles did the same thing. They walk into Elvis's house sat down and couldn't speak. Apparently Elvis said " if you guys are just going to sit there and stare at me I'm going to bed".

[@HomeAtLast501]

So many people said that. Whitney Houston said that. Whitney Houston's mother, who worked for Elvis, said that. Shelley Fabares said that. The guys who worked with him at that famous sound studio when he recorded hits like Suspicious Minds and Kentucky Rain --- they said that. There were a bunch of people who also said you could feel his energy even when he was outside or downstairs. That you could sense something was happening.

[@JoachimMoeller]

@@HomeAtLast501 Reminds me of this great Eddie Murphy quote: "That’s my idol, Elvis Presley. If you went to my house you’d see pictures all over of Elvis. [You'd see the exact same thing in my house, born 1979] He’s just the greatest entertainer that ever lived. And I think it’s because he had such presence. When Elvis walked in to a room, Elvis Presley was the f**king room, I don’t give a f**k who was in the room with him, Bogart, Marilyn Monroe." That tight purple leather suit he wore in the magnificent standup special "RAW" is obviously a modern take on Elvis' sexy as hell 1968 Comeback Show black leather outfit. Even more undeniable for those of us familiar with his great love and admiration for Elvis. Within a a reasonable timeframe (once back to my super toned 18 year old six-pack body I had when I did boxing back then, later this year, I am totally getting, as close to a carbon copy as possible, that white suit he wore in 1968 while performing "If I Can Dream". When I someday eventually kick my air addition, preferably not voluntarily, I want them to play these three Elvis songs representative of who I am, or in that case rather who I was, in the following order: "American Trilogy" I'm an atheist, so it's not the God and Hallelujah bit, but the intense sense of a determination to fight on no matter what, my great love for America, the song in general and more than anything else this part: "So hush, little baby, don't you cry You know your daddy's bound to die But all my trials, Lord, soon be over" and when that hauntingly beautiful flute follows, it's as certain as the sun rising in the east, that my eyes become real shiny, as a bare minimum, real quick due to my daughter (parental alienation or rather de facto kidnapping for 2+ years, now she's 12) and a resulting less than cheerful medical history on the heels of a ruthless, soul-crushing, 2 days shy of Christmas 2019, out-of-the-blue year long secret evil plan facilitated divorce by my adulterous ex-wife of 11 years. "If I Can Dream", The most powerfully inspirational and idealistic song ever performed. "Tender Feeling" My favorite song in the world since my late teens. Sorry for going off on a completely unrelated and pretty dark tangent. Elvis always struck a very emotional nerve with me, like for most of us I assume, and he's the sole reason for my flawless southern accent despite being Danish and never having visited those parts yet. Muslims are supposed, if possible, to pilgrimage to Mecca. To me, for hardcore Elvis fans, we should similarly try hard to swing by Graceland, preferable August 16 like my parents did for their 25th anniversary. They've never flown before or since and hate it, but when you gotta go, you gotta go, so... I'll get out of your hair now and get back to either writing on my book, studying French (emigrating to Corsica asap) and messing about with my beloved Taylor guitar trying to learn more Elvis songs properly.

[@HomeAtLast501]

@@JoachimMoeller Wow, great comment. If you're going to get an "If I Can Dream" costume, are you going to go to B&K Enterprises? Have you heard of them? They have the ACTUAL PATTERNS for that outfit. The guy who designed all his costumes for '68 Comeback --- Bill Belew --- was friends with the owners and he gave them all his original patterns. Elvis loved his work, so he had him do all his costume designs after Comeback, as well as his personal wardrobe. This is a link to the "If I Can Dream" jacket. It's pricy. And they can also do the pants --- just ask. They can really do anything he wore in any film, show, or in any photo --- just ask them. b-k-enterprises.com/jackets/68-dream-suit-jacket

[@HomeAtLast501]

@@JoachimMoeller B&K is the premiere Elvis costume company.

[@joseejaja279]

Fantastic, beautiful to hear the great Bruce Springsteen's speak with volume and grace about Elvis. Dear Mr. Springsteen's l always liked your music, your poetry in music and now l can add to the list of your qualities your humanity! Thank you so much and may l say ; well said! It brings joy to my heart to hear a fellow musician pay tribute to the one and only Elvis. Thanks again , God bless everyone.

[@jill954]

What a great tribute, just wish Elvis could here this.

[@johnblack9298]

He can 🙏

[@finn-fredriklange6610]

Elvis was the greatest entertainer then, now and forever!❤️. RIP King. You live on forever❤️

[@hans-peterbogner9516]

A great Tribut for Elvis from Bruce The Boss. Thank you.

[@erzsebethyoung]

ELVIS Gave Music and Musicians their FREEDOM, he set them Free.

[@debbiecraddock7204]

And Look at us today January 2021 And Elvis is still the SUPER STAR TODAY HE IS LOVED ALL OVER THE WORLD !!! ELVIS WAS WELL RESPECTED LOOK AT THE FRIENDS HE HAD AND THE INSPIRATIONS . ONE OF HIS SHOWS THEY TOLD ELVIS NOT TO BRING THEM OUT. ELVIS SAID IF THEY WAS NOT WELCOME THEN HE WAS NOT EITHER. THE LADIES WERE THERE THAT NIGHT.. THE KING !!!! YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN...

[@jcbbb]

Elvis is the entire reason I play and sing today

[@zamoomaw]

GOOD ON YA

[@NMENDEZJKD]

Elvis was the King. He started it all. They often try to give the Beatles credit for things that Elvis did first and to a greater degree.

[@CooManTunes]

They? Who is they? Ignorant assholes??? Nobody gives the Beatles credit for things that Elvis did. They give Elvis that credit, like Bruce did here.

[@ethandrood]

That's the point. Elvis presented it to the world.

[@ethandrood]

That's the point. Elvis presented it to the world.

[@bradhuskers]

Elvis was the diverse unique soulful combination of black blues and white country. That's why he is the king.

[@dannyanime3468]

Brad rawsner nope elvis didn’t invent rock or innovative anything he was white the Beatles built their catalog off of black music also nice alternative history lesson.

[@alameas6358]

The Boss has spoken about the King!!!! No other words needed!

[@jacquelineloveselvis]

I don't think Elvis really knew the impact that he had on popular music, and the influence he made with so many new artists. Thanks Bruce.

[@annamariafacchiano1688]

Yes, Jacqueline X.he used to say: "I have never done anythimg lasting"?!

[@grimbeornn]

anna maria facchiano He did say that quote about his movie career.

[@gracecheri997]

Only One👑

[@tothgyorgyi2932]

🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@tothgyorgyi2932]

@@annamariafacchiano1688 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@diogocatalano9557]

Elvis was the first and by far, the best singer ever had.

[@bopoulsen4030]

When i am dead and gone..WILL THEY REMBER ME IN 10 YEARS ??? Elvis Aaron Presley ?? YEEEEEESSSSSSS

[@thomaspetersen9991]

Elvis Presley was the Best and still is. We had da vinci and Mozart and Muhammed Ali and Elvis and a few others. This People Are a gift to the human race

[@ROCKINGMAN]

...and what Elvis started in his youth, is still perpetuated today and most likely for many years to come.

[@alphadogstudio]

"Elvis was the first modern 20th century man" I never thought about that before but it's very true.

[@knowmusicman157]

James Dean

[@rjnuzzi1648]

Here, here, my fellow New Jerseyan!!! No one like him...

[@Norwegian733]

I`ve seen a lot of interviews from people like John Lennon, Keith Richards and other great musicians that where influenced by Elvis. One of the things they had in common was that they heard him on the radio first and was like: "Wow! What was that!?". So they realized they have heard something special before they ever saw a picture of him or seen Elvis on TV. He got it all. The voice, the new sound and setup, the looks,the moves, the extreme presence, aura and charisma, humbleness, etc. Even big Hollywood stars were stunned when being in his presence. He was a very special guy.

[@dannyanime3468]

Aaron Jay he was a culture vulture nothing new or original

[@shyba2011]

Certainly what ever "IT" is he had it.

[@shyba2011]

@@dannyanime3468 wow a little green maybe .

[@HomeAtLast501]

You're right. Robert Plant said that. I said that, and I was born in '65. I remember being in first grade, so, in the early '70s. I was watching TV, and a commercial came on for one of those K-Tel style records. It was a compilation album being advertised on TV. And the commercial opened up with a photo of Elvis, and the opening notes to Hound Dog. And here I am, a little first grader, in the '70s, not the '50s, and I'm hearing for the first time this song from the '50s, and I remember this so well --- I sat up straight like a rocket, my eyes went wide, and I turned to my mother and exclaimed, "Who is THAT?!!!". It's really remarkable. When I was in my 20s my dad and I took a road trip to Graceland. This was the early '90s. I was in a long line to get to the graves. And when I got to Elvis' grave I had this sense that something was happening. I didn't know what it was. But I remember it was the feeling like someone famous had pulled up -- -it was weird. I couldn't place my finger on just what it was. And it gradually dawned on me that my chest was heaving and I was crying. It was crazy. It was totally beyond my conscious control and awareness --- it was just my body reacting separate from my mind.

[@Africa-ky1bg]

@@dannyanime3468 Respectfully... Elvis was NOT a "culture vulture"... he was an artist... he was so authentic and brave...and HE was IT in the music business as a single recording artist. Talent, presence and passion, & generosity never know in this country before. He gave away cadillacs, homes & on & on. When HE did things ...it was news around the world. He was the FIRST music artist to be KNOWN around the world & broadcast around the world during his Hawaii concert. Elvis was the defination of cool and humble at the same time with talent that was head and shoulders above the rest...before the colonel enslaved him and stole his dreams and then he fell from his place of honor. It was a travesty what his "manager" did to him... betrail & lies that is what killed him... and he sunk into drugs and obesity and died. It is so sad what happens to a human being when they have no dreams left to live into...it is soul shattering & that took his life. I guess you are just too young to have a clear understanding of HOW MUCH this one man meant. BRUCE summed it up perfectly...he changed the very fabric of the music scene and civil rights in this country.

[@cindyphifer970]

Elvis always my favorite. I love Bruce too

[@jurjyzaidan5540]

The Boss is a true poet ... As eloquent as can be. The way he expressed himself in this soliloquy, makes it self-evident that he is a born writer...And Elvis was The King.

[@kennethcurtis1856]

Elvis, himself, during a concert in South Bend, IN in 1974, said he is just an entertainer, not a King.

[@darlenehenry1742]

Elvis was truly the king . So many great artists have have talked so highly of him . He was a great gift to all of us love you Elvis ❤🎶🎙

[@janecrossland4922]

Elvis changed the face of music and unlike like Jackson who got his title by asking Elizabeth Taylor to call him king of pop,were Elvis was called King by his pears,Jackson if had title would be weired, there can only be one and that will forever be Elvis simply the greatest entertainer in world history,love you Elvis always😍😍

[@frankfurfaro1885]

jane crossland i agree jackson couldnt hold a candle to elvis

[@danc3693]

I’m 61 and have been an Elvis since age 6 or so. I really do not understand the comparisons of Elvis and Michael Jackson. They were very different musically, appealed to very different audiences and at very different points in popular music. Talking about who was better or any comparisons are irrelevant and really don’t matter a rat’s ass - in my humble opinion.

[@FLG232]

Brilliant expression of Elvis

[@jamesmcaleenan7169]

Elvis started everything

[@joebilhete]

Bruce showed a lot of class, giving credit where credits due, to the best.EP.

[@dabdella1460]

The sincerity has been With him all his life. He has never forgotten the moment that forged his path. Dd

[@generalyellor8188]

Credit is also clearly due (and not mentioned here) who and what Elvis' influences were.

[@MarkRogersVOCFB]

Elvis all day. Every day.

[@annafernan165]

Very well said Bruce.Elvis Presley is truly the King of rock n roll.

[@TheDiamondRealm]

No matter what your talent is, listen to this man. This is the truth we are all forgetting. He was and did more than anybody hot at the moment ever will. Thanks Bruce!!!

[@juliomazariegos3727]

Tomorrow, January 8, 2016, Elvis would have been 81 years old. Happy birthday Elvis! Miss 'ya!

[@tammyramey]

My son was born on Elvis' birthday....in 1997. I had to have a planned C-section. I was given a 5-day choice of days I could have the baby...between the 8th and 13th of January. I chose Elvis' birthday, of course! This was also my doctor's anniversary date! :)

[@belingonza318]

Elvis didn't realize what he did would change the world.

[@maureenhall251]

Well said Bruce I wish we could have heard the whole speech it sounded very insightful. It's good to see Elvis get the acclaim that is due. It still bothers me that he never got a Grammy for his rock 'n roll music only his gospel, it bothers me they don't have an award in his honour and that they don't give him his dues

[@larrymillet7801]

John Lennon said it best . Before Elvis there was nothing . Long Live The King !!!

[@RafaelAlivtres]

And afterwards there was nothing much.

[@CooManTunes]

Not the best saying. Lennon was pretty dumb, at times. Of course, I get the sentiment behind what he said, but there was definitely something before Elvis. Should we forget about Mozart and Bach? You know what I mean. I have a better saying. If Mt. Everest represented the history of music, then Elvis would be the summit. Soak that in.

[@rodneyforston7661]

Kathy Westmorland said "How can you judge the Ocean by one wave"

[@dannyanime3468]

CooManTunes elvis wasn’t innovative just a culture vulture

[@dancalabrese3523]

@@dannyanime3468 What an ignorant comment.

[@billdev2007]

A truly great artist (THE BOSS!) remembering and paying tribute to a LEGEND!! - (THE KING! Mr Elvis Presley. Thanks for sharing.

[@annamariafacchiano1688]

God bless you. Bruce Springsteen!

[@FZELVIS68]

Fantastic Bruce... Yes, Elvis will always be the king...But you are fantastic also!!!

[@chloedancer1965]

Well said; Elvis was a force and still is!!

[@alezgutierrez9146]

Elvis started the rock revolution around the world and it still rolling baby thank you very much ELVIS LONG LIVE THE KING

[@shanke300]

What a tribute to the great shining star, King Elvis. Respect to you Mr. Springsteen.

[@cindyjanuary]

GREAT TRIBUTE TO ELVIS.

[@josephbilhete2495]

man did Bruce put it so true Elvis I think never knew the impact he greated

[@Goddybag4Lee]

This video and the video where Martin Sheen talks about Elvis are the best they totally nails it!

[@Mazeppa6]

Such an articulate appraisal of The King

[@Elvis-guy1973]

Extremely well said, this is a man who knows what he's talking about.

[@vasiliosagio3127]

I hear and see Elvis in Springsteen , i see and hear a rebel and i see a cool dude who thru these kind honest words was obviously influenced by tbe greatest of them all... Elvis .

[@AnnaBiasin-wo7ik]

Bruce bellissimo bellissimo vero discorso su Elvis, grazie.

[@jeanettesimpson2619]

Well said Mr Springsteen u truly r an officer and a gentleman. Such great words for our King.

[@flagal519]

Wow, brilliant words from Bruce...." Elvis and TV create a new language." Profound clip. Thanks for sharing.

[@silenz1970]

Elvis changed it all!!!

[@SuperAntonio1979]

well said Bruuuceee.....Bruce Springsteen you are one of the true disciples of the KING Elvis Presley. and BOSS.... you are a true lasting legend along with the KING. Bruuucceeee

[@pdark3930]

You are so right Bruce, i miss Elvis

[@christinebmorel5853]

Thank bruce,for tribute for our king of music.god bless you Rip Elvis,❤😍😇👍👌

[@joebilhete1162]

Bruce you hit it dead on what a speach great job

[@yvonnemcwilliams9696]

Brilliant speech I love it Elvis the King forever and always 👑👑👑👑💔😢💔💞❤️

[@gregbalteff1529]

BOSS, EXTREMELY WELL SAID !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@janesmith3123]

Love you and Elvis

[@octavianapanait1918]

Yes, It îs true..Elvis was the first modern man of the twenty century..he had a major influence not only on the behaviour of the society but also in the mental of the society...

[@Clintreno]

Fantastic tribute of a great Singer! !and you're absolutly right Bruce! Like said also John Lennon: Wthout Elvis...

[@Seanryan2001]

In August last year, I went to Memphis for my 4th time and did the candlelit vigil which has taken place on every anniversary of Elvis' death. The 40th anniversary was the biggest turn out. 70,000+ passed by his grave.

[@stege9979]

At any party involving Bruce Springsteen, start to talk about Elvis and watch that man afterward. I truly love him for that!

[@shirleycarr5387]

He sure did.hes still famous today.hes one of a kind.

[@joebilhete]

well said he deserved much respect Elvis was the beginning period.

[@cruisersism]

Well said Mr Springsteen !!!

[@newsummit]

Beautiful speech.

[@plumshurt8047]

Exactly Bruce, he was a Genie, and he erupted the bottle... Elvis Presley, the DAM BUSTER..

[@virgiljohnson9880]

Elvis Presley is still above all others. His song book is so vast . Full of everything

[@stevenjones2437]

you know bruce it takes a man like you to stand up their as we all listen to the boss .................. amazing yep bruce spoke from his heart

[@davidgibbs7232]

Never been a fan of Springsteen but credit to him for the nice things he said about the King.

[@jackhammer6179]

No one cares who you're not a fan of so fuck off.

[@barbaranoe9566]

Now that is not nice at all .your mom needs a bar of soap to wash your mouth out SIR😱

[@davidgibbs7232]

@@jackhammer6179 that was a bit harsh. 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭. 👑

[@davidgibbs7232]

@@barbaranoe9566 I would have said bleach. 😊 🐛

[@ElvisAaronPresleytcb]

The King Like No Other Elvis Presley 2015 Time Warp Traveling Back In Time

[@billdev2007]

Absolutely Great words of tribute spoken about THE KING!!! - BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN LEGEND!!!!

[@tommyboo21]

Oh if only. Or better still, a duet with Elvis and Bruce on Fire. Imagine that!

[@rontrudell3358]

That’s what I keep hearing. He was so incredible to look at. He can sing to lol wow.

[@Clintreno]

Thanks Bruce! You're great!

[@Johndoe10007]

Elvis is as close to god like that any human on earth 🌍 could be

[@a904ac6]

What a great man this is.

[@billyagio5950]

Good onya Bruce , he knows the true king and that's why he's the boss

[@Ms.Elvis.]

You tell'm Bruce!!!!!!

[@kennethcurtis1856]

I think Elvis accomplished more for civil rights than any civil rights 'leader'.

[@icanfartloud]

Bruce , upon getting famous went to Graceland one night at about 12 am. He get out of his car, jumped the wall and tried to make it to the front door before being stopped by a guard. The guard knew exactly who he was, but unfortunately, he told Bruce that Elvis wasn't home, he was in LA. I think this was when Bruce initially was bringing Elvis the song "Fire".

[@artcaley]

Yup, I think it was Uncle Vester. 1976. But I heard that Uncle Vester didn't know who the heck Bruce was. Bruce showed him the cover of Rolling Stone magazine on which Bruce appeared to assure him he wasn't some nut.

[@icanfartloud]

Art Caley Oh cool. didn't remember hearing the cover for identity part, was along time ago tho when the boss told the story I think is where I heard it, not sure tho.

[@CrooningForLeftovers]

He also wanted to meet and talk with his hero, a human being named Elvis Presley,because he was concerned about him.

[@icanfartloud]

CrooningForLeftovers hero is an understatement

[@jankorteachternaam8512]

i'm sure EP has admiration for Bruce cause o some of the choices Bruce made in life. There will never be any like Elvis Aaron Presley, his Love, music and birth to music is his last will.

[@joebilhete1162]

beautiful,Bruce

[@amandarayray9340]

I fell in love with Elvis as a little girl first time I heard him, and I was born after he died.

[@beatnix99]

Preach it Boss!!!

[@kiddebanan]

Wow... so right!!!

[@GirlyB.]

Way to say it, Bruce! TCB!

[@habibmackie9506]

WELL SAID BRUCE,,,,,ELVIS IS KING !

[@GKRENKEL]

Amen. Love it !

[@user-ld6te2yh5d]

Bravo Bruce ! 🤗 .....un grande della musica che fa un grande tributo ad Elvis che sarà, comunque, sempre il migliore, in assoluto 🌟💙❤