Colbert Hamilton (Black Elvis) - The Girl Of My Best Friend

[@LizJohnson-b3i]

I went to school with Colbert, and he's been singing from Reception class. He used to sing "Sugar" and then started singing Elvis songs. Great to see him doing what he loves, and it's in his soul.

[@Ragtop_Jalopy]

This guy is really good!....smooth and stylish....I'm actually quite impressed with how good he really is!!!

[@onlythewise1]

you would

[@chairlesnicol672]

Looked kinna gay to me lol!

[@robertm.-certifieddaytrade4939]

@@chairlesnicol672 I guess you would say the same about Elvis, since this guy mirrors him!!!

[@chairlesnicol672]

@@robertm.-certifieddaytrade4939 I never felt that way viewing Elvis though ! Makes sense I dunno why but ELVIS liked women sexually and had a huge appetite for female genitalia. But I couldn't vouch for the tribute Elvis impersonator,as the video clip didn't have a story line ,rather just his movements n audio,!

[@Judyri]

@@chairlesnicol672 and ! Something wrong with that ?

[@egonwaiwu1131]

He nailed the song that's what matters most. Well done guy!

[@thephotographer1966]

he does not sound like Elvis…..but he doesnt need to sound like Elvis got he got a greaaaaaaaaat voice ❤

[@GRACEORT]

Let me tell you something. His attempt at Elvis voice, the feeling and authenticity is unbelievable. In fact he puts most Elvis Impersonators to shame

[@Fortapistone]

I think there was really a black Elvis before that real Elvis existed and that person was a great example for Elvis. I once saw a documentary about this. If it hadn't been for that person, there wouldn't have been Elvis. Now the question is what is true?

[@GRACEORT]

@@TheartistDevilRob incorrect. Elvis took some of his style from black music but Elvis style was unique to him and him alone. That’s why he was the first musical artist to have such a drastic effect on the World the minute he was exposed to it, nobody before or after Elvis did that in such a way

[@erastuserazade9785]

@@TheartistDevilRob Surely, Elvis was influenced by various entertainers , as the great Clyde McPhatter, which helped Elvis evolve to his unique artistic persona . Cheers to Elvis ! 🤙🏽.

[@erastuserazade9785]

@@TheartistDevilRob Thanks for the educational site .🤙🏽.Ral Donner DID have a national hit. ✌🏽.

[@galorouco459]

You are fantastic!! You are a double feature: a true mix of two of the greatest: Elvis and the great Jackie Wilson!! Bravo

[@lorraineteeters3898]

Yes I agree.

[@rosalindwilliams196]

I thought of jackie Wilson when I first looked at him. I was impressed

[@kerrylattimore2684]

Yes he nailed 2 of the greats!!

[@Pauloavoz]

one of the best Elvis covers I have seen.. congratulations, Colbert.. you do justice to sing Elvis 👑🎙️💯🎩

[@onlythewise1]

not

[@alexaguiar6225]

Yes!!!

[@bidkarmauricioobandoobando4455]

Disculpa que difiera de tu comentario

[@johnwilson3842]

Imagine a white guy impersonating Sam Cooke. The woke uproar 😮

[@Pauloavoz]

How would the essence of Sam's songs change if the boy had the same voice and talent? anything

[@brendaharris9636]

He has unpressed me..Never heard him sing and he is good..

[@BigRed-Heron]

He sounds great! He has a style like the King! Elvis would be proud of him too!

[@QueenRoseFlower]

ELVIS IS STILL ALIVE ! HE GOES BY THE NAME PREACHER BOB JOYCE. YOU CAN FIND HIM PREACHING IN HIS CHURCH, NOT TO FAR FROM MEMPHIS. HE HAD TO FAKE HIS DEATH, CHANGE HIS NAME AND GET A NOSE JOB, BECAUSE OF A REAL DEATH THREAT ! (REMEMBER, WHEN PRESIDENT NIXON MADE ELVIS A COP?) PLEASE WATCH MANY MANY OF HIS PREACHING VIDEOS, BEFORE YOU JUDGE ME. YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID, AND BE HAPPY !!!!! 😊🙏🎶🎼🎹🎸

[@javiercruzpimentel5148]

I love to sing Elvis Presley 's songs, and have seen many imitators, but this guy is by far, the closest, very clean and smooth voice

[@kathyharze760]

I really enjoyed this never heard of him before but he's good 👍

[@tatjanabalja9725]

Nobody sounds like the King .... Good Job

[@cameron6249]

this guy sounds better than elvis!

[@tatjanabalja9725]

@cameron 🤣🤣🤣 good joke

[@archieself4945]

The man can sing!!!! GREAT VOICE!!!

[@wufspyder]

It's not the sound. It's the style. Style is everything.

[@Mjep1398]

i’m a fan of Elvis Presley, this guy did a great job! I’m impressed of his voice and the way he sang and dance! 👍🏼👏❤

[@erastuserazade9785]

At opportunity, please seek clips of the great entertainer, Jackie Wilson doing his dance skits; check outstretched arms with hands, rhythmically dangling. Elvis borrowed that . Also , check the Ral Donner version; national 1960 hit. Cheers ✌🏽.

[@azamudio128]

I love his voice 😍...wonderful 👏

[@janicel2658]

Nice voice, this is a great golden oldie. His voice is so smooth love it..

[@darrylrogers2337]

No race. Black boy doing it. Cool as fuck

[@darrylrogers2337]

Watching it over and over. Cool as fuck

[@deloresmc2659]

He definitely has a smooth, a very rich sounding I could listen to him over and over again

[@terrynicholls4173]

Great song I think Elvis would be singing along with him hes very good

[@apt221bbakerst]

All I can say is WOW! You sent me back into the 50's again. The song, the style and the voice were perfect. You need to cut a record!

[@richardortiz8704]

❤😂🎉 good song 2023 I like this song I never could try to hear the song all day over and over again my listen to this from Beaumont California ❤

[@pce67]

Remember Colbert from the 1980s rockabilly scene . West End bar in Birmingham UK . My friend Franny was also his original drummer in the band ( Colbert Hamilton and the Hell Razors . Fantastic band , fantastic voice and a credit to the R&R science . Good old memories , thank you Colbert 👏👏

[@roustabout583]

Well done for sure! Sticking true to the original! I love it!

[@LongWalkHome141]

This GUY has that THING ....a singer and performer ... More please ....

[@nancybutler3655]

He's got a really good voice. But no other like Elvis.

[@cameron6249]

@@nancybutler3655 ...at least in your opinion

[@bruceerickson1422]

He does a good job on this version. I grew up listening to Ral Donner and his version back in '61. The 45 is on the Gone label 5102 and I never get tired of him singing this song and his other great hits of that time.

[@goneoverboard2900]

I am pretty sure Ral Donner's version was the original..I the early 60s we use to play/sing Ral Donners "You Dont Know What You've Got" .. always went down well.. This guy is pretty good

[@paulturner14]

@@goneoverboard2900 The original was by Charlie Blackwell in 1959. Elvis then covered it for his first post-army album in 1960 and Ral Donner put it out as a single because Elvis' version was never released on a 45 (apart from in Europe). Many people believe that Ral Donner's was the original because it was the first charted version of the song in the US. As you were implying though, Ral Donner was a great artist in his own right and made some good records, he wasn't just an Elvis imitator.

[@goneoverboard2900]

@@paulturner14.. Well thanks Paul for all the great information..Now I know it wasn't Ral Donner but Charlie Blackwell who had the original "Girl of my Best Friend " must try and find and listen to to it... Cheers Paul..

[@paulturner14]

​@@goneoverboard2900 You're welcome! And I'm pretty sure Charlie Blackwell's version can be found on You Tube.

[@kevinkantell7381]

Rals vinyl ain't cheap! 💰

[@javiercruzpimentel5148]

So smooth forget imitating anyone my friend you have the voice, your own!!!! It's amazing

[@xxxdokan]

Great rendition👍

[@franciscaalves3126]

Que delícia ouvi-lo!

[@darrylrogers2337]

People bitchin . White men imate. I white boy let the fucker sig

[@darrylrogers2337]

I'm a white boy. Let him sing

[@darrylrogers2337]

I got him on my save list. He moving cool too.

[@alexandrej.maurent7155]

I am very impressed by his performance of this great song. He is doing his share of greatness to keep the king's name relevant and alive for fans all over the globe. Thanks again Mr. Colbert.

[@bearmcguire5714]

Question, does the King of music really need any help at all ? Interviews with the actors from the new Elvis movie, Tom Hanks attributed Elvis's manager Colonel Parker with Elvis's success to which the lead actor who played those corrected Tom Hanks and said it was Elvis's talent and love of music that made him the king of music because Elvis was able to sing all genres and well out performed every piece, it's the pallet, drive and desire through their abilities of these entertainers that makes them great not their managers and definitely not another impersonator that keeps their names and Legends alive, it's their gifts & abilities and their contributions that burns inside of them with great passion and this alone is why Mr. Elvis Presley's music and legend including his myths, will never die, hey I got nothing but live for you Mr. Alexandre J. Maurent and I give my comment to you Sir from respect, honor and truth, thank you Sir carry on

[@FDCAFOK]

👏👏👏👏👏 What a great cover and what a great voice. Great tribute.

[@ella5319]

I am an Elvis fan......I like his style and voice is very good, he has my attention.

[@dianeshaw5701]

Love to hear this guy sing Elvis such a night

[@aengusoconcheanainn7987]

i aggressively agree

[@jamesprior2496]

DON'T BE CRUEL

[@spacecadet4876]

Good call 🤙

[@hanshodosy1079]

Very good, fantastic voice👍👍👍

[@rogeriomonteiro569]

The voice is exactly like Elvis!

[@truthhurtswilky7785]

This guy is really good.

[@dahur]

WoW...phenomenal. Hair looks great too...!

[@helenpilch2633]

Amazing!A pleasure to listen too!❤️

[@Judyri]

Colbert, your impression is amazing, congratulations 👌🏽🙏🏽

[@singmenow4u]

Man you are smoooooth. All my life a straight up Elvis fan. But, your voice an manner are just Grrrrreat! Yes, do more songs.

[@Kokomoloisif]

Great colbert 👍 Half elvis and half jackie wilson. - from france

[@thaiholidayhomes5154]

Lovely voice. Smooth and rich.

[@joshburns493]

I am a big Elvis fan. I really enjoyed this video.

[@willruha3983]

Excellent! And about time! This is SO cool - a cultural race reversal wherein a black artist does a great version of Elvis Presley's hits! Colbert Hamilton has a beautiful voice, and i love his musical mannerisms. Keep singing Colbert - you are making new fans.

[@gobrad]

Now this guy has it!! Brilliant!! Love from Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤️

[@bagyo6288]

AWESOME COVER

[@christophertyler6863]

Excellent work my friend! Elvis would be proud!!!

[@erastuserazade9785]

Jackie Wilson would also be proud of the arms stretched out , with hands dangling skit TOO. Seek clips, see the mimic. Cheers !

[@debragarlock5235]

Fabulous and Elvis' version too!!! So very happy Elvis helped to popularize this originally R hythm and Blues/ soft rock , originally " Black" music for ALL!!

[@branddo]

Perfeito ! cheguei a pensar que era dublagem de Elvis...

[@michaellerman6349]

What a great voice and sound

[@sandreawhite7534]

This was fantastic. What a voice.

[@khriswildt5633]

Absolutely beautiful! It's always been said at least in my opinion that Elvis had a lot of black soul in his singing!

[@ellehiggins2182]

You are absolutely like elvis amazing brilliant!

[@darcymanwaring1489]

Man he is the best. Love this man!

[@eddieparker5114]

Awesome man 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@stevestheboy1]

well done col u got my sub great voice

[@AntonioCarlosCovers]

Great performance.

[@tonyrossas5979]

There is an Elvis Presley in each one of us. Japanese, African, Hispanic, Caucasian - all of us can have an Elvis Presley in each one of us. It's now or never... come hold me tight...........................

[@laurentzeitoun4490]

That's what i call a great Singer

[@Bshiddy]

He sounds fantastic

[@elfgirl415]

Love your gorgeous & silky voice! Your style is pure class. I'm mesmerized! 🤩🌹🩷

[@paulleroy8548]

AWESOME JOB.

[@georgi-vy8de]

A great tribute to The King!Thumbs Up!!!!

[@elvisslo]

Great voice! Really channeling Elvis!

[@joannmaracle2672]

Right on ❤ just beautiful thank you ❤️🎵

[@rogerzimet]

Incredible! Amazing! Outstanding! Great job! Greetingsfrom Panama, Colbert.

[@barrygioportmorien1]

He sounds like Elvis, most of the time. it'd be great to see him in person.

[@mikecalvin74]

Great job. So natural

[@patriciaheil4752]

He has a great voice.

[@dontcare9689]

Wow this Gentleman is a class act he has a coolness to himself. More please!!

[@robertsmith1413]

I would love to sing like this bloke, brilliant

[@rogerhoulden5389]

This guy's great his talent is really good. Well done, you deserve to be up there with the best, good luck to you

[@JohnnyDeMarco-jp8vb]

Fantastic!!!! Probably the best cover version, so far!

[@queenbee2371]

I think Elvis would love this x

[@cherylreel5826]

There will ever be only one Elvis, in this lifetime 😕 😢 but he did a good job 👏 It's difficult to sing like Elvis. Elvis was unique and so highly gifted from God. ❤🙏

[@patriciamiller8342]

Yes excellent!...this artist could be Elvis's mentor.. Straight from Beale street!!

[@deloresmerritt438]

Completely, outstanding. 👍✌️

[@colmflaherty3963]

Very good man 😀

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Fabulous tone in your voice. Perfect phrasing! Great Musician! You are GREAT!!!!

[@tonyajohnson7948]

Elvis would have loved this!

[@TinaBambina]

Great job indeed! and you got the moves that Elvis the man himself did ❤

[@dawnhickman5604]

Absolutely brilliant. Really smooth. Yummy !

[@macarioreygil9798]

Beautiful and great job, lovely lovely rock and roll 🎶🎼🎵💯🎵🎼🎶🎵🎵💯

[@lindadevlin515]

Wow he is fantastic. what a voice

[@barbarastiffler8810]

He's really good with awesome voice

[@elianacarvalhok1593]

It's much better than some impersonators 😊

[@teresamaldonado936]

He is good he has his own style. Very 50s I like it!!

[@danielh1830]

Great job, Elvis would love this, and he's loved that there is a little Jackie Wilson going on there.

[@tommysmith428]

What a lovely tone in your voice

[@aniea5664]

This is so good. Miss this kind of music.💖

[@joseywales1869]

Wow, what a find….really liked this alot

[@richardwalsh7401]

I remember colbert from the 80s.... Great singer.. Colbert Hamilton and the hell raisers, if I remember correctly

[@Elvis68spec]

Very good! Excellent Elvis cover! Elvis would have been thrilled!

[@jamesshenay3426]

Man's got the voice.... and smoooothh

[@johnpenfold5950]

Very good indeed great voice 😊

[@TheLeylander]

Very impressed , great voice , moves and looks.

[@misspompon443]

Very vert good perfect👍👍👍

[@musicasantigas2352]

Perfeito! Amei sua voz😊

[@dioni7188]

Perfeito,ótimo vídeo,parabéns!!

[@marylynnreyesthompson6553]

I love your voice❤that is a great compliment coming from Elvis's number one fan...me!

[@juneyoshihiro844]

Great voice..love this song❤

[@soniadubois3261]

Woww!!! Vraiment bon ! Super interprétation d'Elvis ...Merci du Québec 😉

[@robertsmith1413]

Hee is class.brilliant , from Newcastle upon Tyne England.

[@waynereynolds7598]

Love the song. Love your voice. you're a great singer.

[@keaggster]

Wonderful...full of wonderful.