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

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[@lechat8533]

This was sung live. No autotune. Just Elvis.

[@mikesba]

Unbeknownst to his manager, Elvis had this song written for him to sing at the end of a 1968 NBC Christmas TV special. It was his tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. & Robert F Kennedy both of whom were killed earlier that year. His manager had wanted a simple, traditional Christmas carol. Elvis had his musicians and crew change the stage backdrop without his manager knowing. Colonel Parker (his manager) didn’t want Elvis to involve himself in the racial tensions of that time but Elvis went ahead anyway.

[@TheBohemianAngels]

Let me just say this, this may be the best performance anywhere and by anyone.

[@cocod594]

Agreed!!!

[@carolcliff5150]

the most heartfelt uplifting inspiring performance for sure

[@judybyrd6051]

55 years later and still has phenomenal impact. I am so thankful that a lot of his performances were recorded because i can still watch and listen when i want. Thanks🤗 Great reactions!

[@carolcliff5150]

Delightful to see 'youngsters' like you respond with enthusiasm to Elvis, just like we 'oldsters' did back in the 1950s & 1960s, when they expected Elvis to be forgotten in 6 months

[@Shadow_-yk4hx]

The King!!!

[@joanmatthews2570]

Amazing passionate performance. Elvis meant every word. He was very upset about the assassination of Martin Luther King

[@barbaramarkland7441]

ALSO ROBERT KENNEDY. THATS ALSO WHY HE DID THIS SONG TRICE FOR THE RESPECT OF BOTH MEN THAT STOOD UP FOR EQUALITY ❤

[@carstenwitt1697]

Elvis..the greatest of All Times

[@johnwoodmass1584]

King for a reason

[@jerper8963]

Yep, Blown away.

[@lange6542]

This is the best ever my boy. Nobody sings like this men Thank God for ELVIS ❤️👑🙏

[@DuaneReacts]

Agreed!

[@michellejackson6679]

I will say.. never F...k with Elvis.. he's the King for a reason... the man could sing anything.. from Rock, country, Gosspel. just don't mess with Elvis

[@carolyn_sm7182]

one of my all time favorites.

[@julialesleysheppard]

From 1968. Elvis was timeless. Thank you for reacting. I think you’ll have fun finding out the truth about the phenomenon that was Elvis Presley. His voice was studied and found to have true baritone and tenor tones with a range of about 4 octaves. It’s wonderful that young people today are finding out about him and he is being remembered 👌💕🕺

[@SuzanneLapierre3280]

Thanks you for your video reaction! I m a big fans of Elvis and this song and interpretation is just amazing! Take care!

[@cocod594]

My favourite of all his songs!!!

[@kimzwolinski9919]

One of my favorite ❤️ ❤❤you can feel the emotion

[@Pushindazees]

The recent loss of Martin Luther King Jr affected him deeply. They said after this performance Elvis went back to the dressing room, lay down on the floor and cried for half an hour. Such a moving, powerful performance that he believed in.

[@wendyraymond1751]

Oooh i love this his vocals the instrumentals perfect thanku so much x

[@christianbelena]

If I Can Dream was written by W. Earl Brown as a request by Elvis because of the assassinations of MLK (in Elvis’ hometown, Memphis) and Robert Kennedy that same year. According to Steve Binder, the producer of Comeback Special, Elvis passed out after the 5th take because of exhaustion from putting all his emotion into the song, recorded on June 23, 1968. The special was actually recorded between June 24-30th and released on TV on December 4th.

[@bluesky-rb8fn]

This should be a worldwide anthem!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@williamwebb8908]

THAT was a performance.

[@brianhinds6898]

This is who I grew up with. Greatest of all times!

[@debbyschultz1729]

Thank you for reacting to this song! A very heartfelt message!

[@Kristina-nc8lp]

I like a lot of singers. But I LOVE Elvis. There's just something about him. Thank you for such a great reaction.

[@davidirvine642]

Have a listen to Elvis singing how great thou art, watch the video of him in the blue jump suit, amazing song, he in my opinion was the very best of all time, and he has helped me through a lot lately, great reactions mate keep them coming ⚡️TCB⚡️

[@cindyclark9619]

I would say his best ever.

[@tammy540]

I love your reaction! You are beautiful! ❤❤

[@lisadee.]

👍❤😊

[@bluesky-rb8fn]

It’s the WORDS!!!!!

[@rebeccamccoy7294]

Greatest old music is the best of all time sadly it's gone

[@BBBYpsi]

He sang this from the depths of his soul. He was good friends with Martin Luther King Jr & it was his tribute to him because of the assasination of MLK & JFK that year. They were trying to get him to sing a Christmas song to close this special ( 68 comeback special) but he defied everyone & insisted on doing this song. He wanted a message to be heard around the world.

[@johnfloyd4166]

Beautiful ❤❤

[@yambo59]

Elvis recorded some 700 songs and hes inducted into some 23 music halls of fame (and) walks of fame->>> From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: This is a list of Halls and Walks of Fame that have inducted Elvis Presley as a member. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[1] Country Music Hall of Fame[2] Rockabilly Hall of Fame[3][4] Gospel Hall of Fame[5] Honky Tonk Hall of Fame[6][7] Memphis Music Hall of Fame[8] Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame[9] Mississippi Walk of Fame Shreveport's Walk of Stars Mississippi Hall of Fame Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience Hall of Fame Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame[10] UK Music Hall of Fame[11] Playboy Jazz and Pop Hall of Fame Hit Parade Hall of Fame[12] Christian Music Hall of Fame[13] 411 Music Hall of Fame[14] Memorable Music Hall of Fame[15] Kenpo Karate Hall of Fame Martial Arts Hall of Fame[16] America's Pop Music Hall of Fame[17][18] Hollywood Walk of Fame[19] Las Vegas Walk of Stars

[@diannthomas5653]

Awesome performance

[@michellejackson6679]

I have to check out your hair band reactions... my era.. but my mom raised me on Elvis...this has always been one of my favorite songs

[@Indy1831]

“Trying to get to you” from Elvis’s 68 Comeback Special is a great song for you to react to.

[@yambo59]

One suggestion most times its better to SEE an Elvis performance than just listen to the music, its a whole experience

[@marciovalentim9629]

ELVIS É ASSIM🎸🎸🎸🎸🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼

[@wendyraymond1751]

Cool hoodie Duane x

[@catherinjenen5510]

Great reaction

[@DuaneReacts]

Thank you!

[@darrenkoglin3423]

He is the greatest entertainer was an still is no matter what,Dire Straits Telegraph Road (studio take 14min)is a masterpiece of modern music do ur self a favour and listen&react u will surely put it on your play list after hearing

[@loisvansciver9194]

If you want to attract some new, old school subscribers, I suggest you start checking out the band Queen. They are a band from the 70s and 80s that made some of the most iconic songs in music history. I’m going to suggest you start with one of the greatest songs ever written, Bohemian Rhapsody. If you’ve never heard it, you will be amazed. Check out the official music video before you listen to it live. I’m here for your reactions to their music. You won’t be disappointed ❤

[@elainejakob7936]

Queen are amazing but this a chance for youngsters to experience the wonder of elvis

[@spikenelson6669]

misfits live 82 at the channel club

[@blueboy450]

React to The Ghetto and Kentucky Rain

[@meyerhave]

Duane Reacts: You prematurely cut off this clip before an emotionally spent Elvis says "Thank you, good night." In the future take a moment to see and hear in making sure that this doesn't happen again.