Elvis Presley - Bridge Over Troubled Water - LIVE PERFORMANCE COMMENTARY/ANALYSIS/REACTION

[@TheElvisSpirit]

Vocally, charismaticly, this is the ultimate Elvis.

[@Indy1831]

A vocal masterpiece!

[@mrchips4489]

In an interview, Paul Simon (who wrote the song) said that Elvis's version was the best of all of them. He also said: "I've lost my song to Elvis." Can't get better praise than that.

[@therewatchproject]

Hi praise indeed, and he was right!

[@MarkRogersVOCFB]

Epic. Beautiful performance.

[@AutumnExplore]

Find the Greats, and they will show why they stand among the Greats. It is an impressive and beautiful thing to see any of the Greats do their thing.

[@michellejackson6679]

This man could just sing anything and make it amazing. Just incredible. No dancing, no huge light show or stuff going on behind him.. just his amazing voice.. captured the audience.. then the Sweet Inspirations would come in .. sing amazing backup vocals.. but Elvis was the Voice you heard.

[@Jeri_C11]

One of my very favorite Elvis song and show. Thank you so much Sir for doing this. ❤👍🏻😌

[@user-py2km9er9e]

The wonder of you, is another great song, along with ill remember you.

[@SueKay-rq1lr]

Thanks for sharing Elvis. He is such a great singer. His band that consisted of Ronnie Tutt, drummer; Jerry Schef, bass; James Burton and John Wilkinson, guitar, and Glenn Hardin, piano were fantastic musicians. Most of them played with Elvis until his death. ❤

[@davidharrison1523]

Charlie Hodge on acoustic rhythm guitar & also harmonised with Elvis when needed, & Elvis’ right hand man. Elvis loved Charlie & had a bedroom with his name on the door in all of his homes, & no-one else was allowed to sleep in that room.

[@SueKay-rq1lr]

Charlie seemed like a friend to Elvis.Also, his band was true to him. Ronnie played for several singers, including Neil Diamond, and said Elvis was the best. Ronnie said Elvis didn’t tell him what to play. James Burton cared for Elvis, and stated the movie didn’t tell all the parts correctly. I saw Ronnie, James and Glenn playing a tribute for Elvis. The Sweet Inspirations said many wonderful things about Elvis. JD Sumner loved Elvis dearly. He struggled from crying during an interview. The Stamp Quartet appeared to care for Elvis, too. I still question the motives of the Memphis Mafia. Maybe they were good people, but I didn’t grasp that. To sum it all up, Elvis was loved by many. I listen to Elvis daily through videos. He was gorgeous, and his outfits were outstanding.

[@ppresley9208]

Elvis was , and still is , and always will be THE MAN ... TCB forever !

[@user-hg6gd7rq2m]

This was pure brilliance!

[@RobertNorthrop]

I recall how the very first time I watched this performance, it was like a profound spiritual experience for me.

[@ChefBarb58]

THATS AN EXPRESSION I GO WITH..... HE DOES BRING YOU PLACES IN YOUR LIFE OF ONE SELF. SO EXPRESSIONAL THAT GIVES YOU THE FEELING HES SINGING ONLY TOO YOU.... WELL YOU KNOW WHAT SONGS THAT GIVE YOU THAT SENCE YOUR HEART JUST DROPPED IN YOU STOMACH 😊

[@user-vy6nc7yq3z]

Wow is right. He was a great producer , arranger and conductor of music

[@helenludlow2331]

Elvis had it all - just amazing performance 💛💛

[@nancy9891]

Elvis was raised in a poor area of Tupelo, Mississippi until he and his family moved to public housing in Memphis, Tennessee. He want to evangelical gospel church and loved “black” music 🎶 He was a wonderful entertainer and will be remembered forever.

[@user-vy6nc7yq3z]

Incredible. No one to this day can match his voice, looks, fashion on and off stage, dance moves, charisma and stage presence

[@napolinaluna2644]

i call elvis the theatrical masterdude ,a magician,transcendental messenger of what you as a human beeing can be.thank you for watching him.

[@adenilsonsouza6055]

The best Elvis Presley!❤

[@dcftcb7764]

You would absolutely love EP doing You’ve lost that lovin’ feeling from this concert. EP does Motown. 👑✌️

[@cindyphifer970]

Elvis was and will always be the best

[@debbyschultz1729]

You are witnessing The G.O.A.T in action! Singing a Simon and Garfunkel song! Paul Simon was in the audience when Elvis sang this song! He loved the way Elvis sang it!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤!

[@elimir62]

Nice to be in the presence of greatness. Or at least be able to enjoy 50 years after it happened thanks to our technology.

[@kerrypapworth1526]

I was 15 in Australia when my idol died. I literally stayed in my bed and cried for 2 weeks, missing 1 week of school and then it was school holidays. I was certain I would cry every day for the rest of my life. Your reactions to the great man are outstanding. 💕🇦🇺

[@jeanineking6327]

what now my love, rehersal is great please react

[@therewatchproject]

Thank you for the suggestion, will definitely take a look at that one!

[@user-gp8ln6jo3o]

Hi Mike Whitney houston's mother was a back up singer for elvis and sitting right behind him. She said in an interview that elvis took good care of jis back up singers paying them 65,000 per year with Benny's and that was way beck then equivelent to now days around 250,000. So he was very generous.

[@therewatchproject]

Thats fabtastic

[@kathys7295]

I’m loving your Elvis reactions. You put in words what I feel and experience but don’t often have the words to express

[@therewatchproject]

The feelings that this music creates is what it is all about :-) - Mike

[@jennyjorgensen9935]

You certainly had some wonderful insights into the magnificence of Elvis and his performances. Great comments and reaction. This is a vocal and visual masterpiece. ❤❤❤

[@therewatchproject]

Thank you Jenny!

[@johnathanstruble1064]

From a trio band, at Sun Studio, to a sixteen piece, Vegas show Band...again Elvis kicked in all the doors.

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Sail on ,..Silver Girl, ..Sail on by... 🙏✌️❤

[@mimi-422]

❤👑👑👑👑👑❤️ 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@roadhog4582]

In my opinion this was his best vocal performance.

[@traceycater]

Though this is a wonderful song, there are more performances where he has more powerful vocals! What NowMy Love, My Way, American Trilogy and not to mention Suspicious Minds performance!

[@marttihamalainen3724]

@@traceycater More power doesn't always mean better...

[@TheKopyKatz]

Fire 🔥🔥🔥

[@delilahmorrow4606]

What a beautiful voice & man❤. Thank you!

[@gbbryangad]

You should also check out his grittier side. Like Trying to Get to You, and One Night With. Both from his AMAZING 68 comeback special

[@belinda35_77]

hi please do "what now my love" but make sure its the **rehearsal** show from aloha from hawaii 1973 thank you for showing elvis so much love i really appreciate your analysis!

[@therewatchproject]

Thank you for the suggestion, will definitely take a look at that one!

[@belinda35_77]

@@therewatchproject fantastic! thank you :)

[@carolhayar3037]

Wow is right! Every time I watch this I can't help but wonder what little thing caused him to look over his right shoulder (7:08) towards where Charlie Hodge stood. On occasion you would see him glance over to his right or left w-a slightly irritated look if he picked up on something that displeased him --- something that we out here couldn't possibly know about, but everything just rolled right along so smoothly.

[@donnaqueen8766]

I think Charlie was supposed to sing with him a d he didn't

[@carolhayar3037]

@@donnaqueen8766 Very possible. I can't recall now what song it was in 1972 at Hampton Roads when something happened on the side of the backups & wow did he give a look -- he was very annoyed.

[@therewatchproject]

Such a pro!

[@kirstineengelhardtpedersen327]

I think, that Charlie Hodge missed out on the first Line of the harmoni “sail on silver Girl”!

[@belinda35_77]

@@carolhayar3037 Carol that look was because he turned and saw a camera man sneaking up on him that's why he looked at the sweets like that it wasn't serious

[@stefanovirgili9319]

My compliments on your channel, I only watch Elvis reactions and there are many out there, but only a few seem the real deal and even fewer add valuable insights to me. You sir, are at the top here, thank you for the way you do this it adds even more magic to my "Elvis World" :)

[@therewatchproject]

Thank you so much, that's very kind! Mike

[@williamgreen9568]

Can you please play trouble from the film King creole please by ELVIS 🎉🎉🎉

[@randalldeetz8659]

Stunning performance! This is my first time to your channel. Just subscribed, so great reaction! If you're looking for another Elvis reaction, check out his amazing performance of 'I Just Can't Help Believin' from 1970.

[@therewatchproject]

I'll check it out! Thanks Randal!

[@janpeters4547]

great reaction again.... may i suggest the version from 1972 Elvis On Tour...Bridge over Troubled Water...that version he has a much more powerfull voice and for me thats his best rendition. greetings from Holland

[@therewatchproject]

Hello in Holland! I will definitely give that a look! - Mike

[@jinxedken]

👌👌👌👌👌

[@carolhayar3037]

I'm going to throw out a few suggestions, 2 of which hardly get recommendations so I hope that won't be a deterrent because they are both marvelous but for 2 different reasons. #`1. not live but accompanied by beautiful photos -- the point of this song is THAT VOICE -- it just may be the epitome of hearing what his voice was capable of leading up to a glass shattering finish -- "Tomorrow Never Comes" (1970) at kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5m8pXVtpc-eiZI (4:12 min.). #2. I refer to this as "the water throwing incident" from his 1972 Hampton Roads, Virginia concert -- @ very, very start of the video Elvis called out “Please Release Me” but the band began playing “I Can’t Stop Loving You” - he didn’t stop them, he went right into the song, then walking over to his glass of water, picked it up & playfully threw it at Glen @ piano -- a fun, powerhouse, energetic performance; a different Elvis w-a slightly deeper, richer voice at kzbin.info/www/bejne/gn_XgWh9mZ2Efac (2:25 min.) --sometimes the video does not pick up his voice @ extreme beginning so back it up to be sure you hear him say Please Release Me, then the water incident will make sense; also note his slightly irritated look @ beginning. Below Belinda recommended "What Now My Love" from the rehearsal show -- he did a rehearsal show prior to the live one & we are both in agreement that this song from the rehearsal show tops the live version. At any rate, It's at kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6HNfJ-Fgpx-h5Y (3:14 min.). Thx so much.

[@therewatchproject]

Thanks so much for the recommendation will definitely get to those!

[@michellejackson6679]

I truly think the saddest thing is that Colonel Parker was his manager.. he was a Felon here in the states and he wouldn't allow Elvis to go overseas.. because he couldn't go overseas.. Anyone that wanted to see Elvis live had to come to the states. Totally hurt Elvis's career in my mind. In today's society.. wouldn't have happened I think. That man took so much money from Elvis and denied Elvis many opportunites

[@sallycook]

Some fans may not agree, but in my opinion Elvis’ first love was acting. His life long dream was to be an actor who was taken seriously in the industry. Sadly, due to the enormous financial success of his musically based lightweight movies, Elvis did not get to realise his dream, which I believe contributed to his clinical depression and untimely death. But Elvis used his natural acting ability in the way he delivered his songs. As you said, his arrangements built the drama, pulled it back and then built it up to a climactic close. First and foremost Elvis was the ultimate actor, who took his audience with him all the way.

[@carolhayar3037]

I've been saying forever the 2 main things that he wanted most of all was to tour overseas & become a serious actor & never seeing that to fruition absolutely added to his despondency.

[@therewatchproject]

Very well said, you can see in his performances how aware of the camera is and how well he 'works the camera'

[@richardsager1837]

Paul Simon said after hearing is "how do you follow this"!