Elvis Presley - If I Can Dream ('68 Comeback Special 50th Anniversary HD Remaster) Reaction

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[@user-ix2hi7oj9k]

I’ve got the chills and goosebumps! Why are we all just hearing this now? What a voice what a song and what a message man oh man!!!

[@sandrahernandez569]

Elvis's Backup singers were in tears; they said. "I'VE Never heard him sing like that!"- and Elvis broke down back stage- Most Heartfelt Entertainer EVER🤍🤍🤍

[@r.watson1928]

*And on the 8th Day, God made Elvis.*

[@belindascott6916]

You're now witnessing something you'll never see again in the history of music and beyond!

[@sallycook]

Reactions like yours give me confidence that Elvis’ legacy will live on even after older fans like myself die out. Thank you

[@TeezMcGee]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ he is amazing

[@sallycook]

@@TeezMcGee I shared your reaction on two of the biggest Elvis FaceBook groups. Elvis fans feel his legacy is in good hands when they heard your words. One comment that I got and really liked is: “ Love this wonderful video! What a thrill to witness the birth of a new Elvis fan hearing him for the first time! “

[@latachia_2981]

I agree. but I'm glad we got to live in the Elvis era & got to turn on the radio & hear his songs & watch him perform on TV. I'm very glad we can now see him on KZbin . Like you say, now the younger generations can see him & enjoy him just as we do. I've watched several different reaction videos of the reactors first time listening to Elvis sing & it's always the same...They're amazed at what they heard. It's not what they were expecting to hear. Elvis was one of the best singers thre was or ever will be!!!

[@lynneclarke4866]

Totally agree. That's exactly why I watch Elvis reactions too. It's great to see new generations learning about him....the legacy is safe....never in doubt really coz Elvis saw to that by leaving such a huge amount of wonderful stuff....lifetimes of it ...even for us long time fans

[@carmenvallone9484]

I agree I'm a

[@yambo59]

One of the most powerful vocal performances ive ever seen in my 61 years, Elvis may have left the building but his legend and impact will live on forever.

[@lynneivison5773]

So happy to see that you have found Elvis. I am 66 and I had not heard this particular song - someone said he cried when he went backstage. He was a deeply religeous man and cared and about his fellow human being, no matter what colour. A gospel singer - it comes across. I love sharing this with a new generation. I am from Uk

[@suegettner9979]

The One and Only ELVIS PRESLEY

[@leslielemon7257]

I am about to turn 60 and literally cannot remember when I wasn't in love with Elvis...for instance my Barbie always dated Elvis not Ken...laughing at myself!!! But the older I get the more his music means to me. There is so much to learn about the man, his life and music....I think you will really enjoy the journey. Elvis fans are passionate and protective of him but will love to help guide you. Hope you continue down the rabbit hole. Gazillions of us have been there for years. Always room for more.

[@angelatheriault8855]

I used black poster paint on Ken’s plastic blonde hair. My Barbie dated Elvis too!

[@ChefBarb58]

LOL❤

[@bluemanchicago9421]

I don't know what's gotten into me, but I've been listening to Elvis All weekend and loving him even more. This song absolutely blows me away! What a great man Elvis truly was.

[@DarkSkies72]

Elvis Presley in his prime was the hottest man that ever walked the earth, ever! He’s still after 44 years, the undisputed King of Rock N’ Roll and he always will be. God was really showing off when he made Elvis. ❤️

[@yambo59]

Youve opened a HUGE rabbit hole, he started in the 50's, went in the army, came back in the 68 comeback special, played Vegas for ten years, he also was the first performer to record worldwide by satellite in his excellent "Aloha Hawaii" TV special which he close the show with this song you just reviewed toured the US etc etc -- recorded like 700 songs including gospel rock country and is the only singer in music history to be in ALL music halls of fame. Keep going, its a very deep hole but full of amazing performances. None had a voice like Elvis, great as this performance was you have so much more to see and hear.

[@estellasreyes6847]

LOLOLOL RIGHT!!! He'll LU LU LUV IT

[@williamquinlan2193]

That song was the finale of his 68 Special..

[@bluewidow1302]

As an18 y/o white male growing up near Memphis this one performance changed the way I thought & I’m so happy it did. Keep the dream alive young man ! I’ll continue to do my part too.

[@pdark3930]

Great! Elvis is the G.O.A.T, he had everything besides control over his own life, he broke so many boundaries, recommend trying to get to you 1968

[@gbbryangad]

A perfect performance. Truly beautiful in every way.

[@southbeachfl]

Check out "In The Ghetto." Also, react to the short documentary "Elvis And The Black Community."

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

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[@Oldbutnotout65]

This was the last song from a TV special. He wasn't supposed to sing it,..but he went against the Colonel and did it anyway Elvis was heartbroken that during that year he had lost two good friends...Martin Luther King and Bobby Kennedy... he did this as a tribute to them. Elvis was a huge humanitarian, he believed everything he sung in the song... hence the emotion. It's writers' based it on the MLK "I had a dream" speech

[@Gooneress]

"Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!" You are so right about that - both the song and the man. It's good to see so many younger reactors checking out Elvis. This is such an excellent song for a first reaction. It's from his 1968 Comeback Special and it was written in the wake of a very turbulent time in America following the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. The message is actually an echo of Dr King's famous dream voiced in Washington in 1963. As you can see Elvis sang this with so much conviction and passion. He admired Dr King (some Elvis fans tend to claim that they were friends but there's no substantiated proof of this) and was devastated to hear of his murder. Such a shame that a song with a message first heard in 1968 remains too relevant today. By the way, if you delve deeper into Elvis, you're in for a treat. He sang just about every genre of music: from country to rock n roll, gospel, rhythm and blues and pop.

[@kerrypapworth1526]

Gooneress I am also 60 and literally didn’t get out of my bed or go to school for a week when my idol died. I was sure I would cry every day for the rest of my life. I live in Australia and recently flew to the USA to visit Graceland. ❤❤❤

[@priscillap7135]

Elvis was so gorgeous, love the passion & emotion. That voice!!! Amazing!!!

[@kazshaw3945]

There is so much to know about Elvis the MAN ,he was a Great Humanitarian who did so much for so many , there are numerous stories of his kindness and generosity !

[@barryyoung969]

Your Elvis journey is just beginning..

[@jog8483]

This song was a response to the assassinations of Martin Luther King & Bobby Kennedy. A lot of the lyrics are quotes taken from Dr. King's speeches. The saddest part of this song is that over 50 years later it's still relevant as we are STILL struggling to come together because of lingering racial inequality. Peace to you in 2021 Teez!

[@461Jacque]

Actually If I can Dream had no relationship to Bobby Kennedy's death but did to Dr. King's death. Walter Brown wrote the song in response to Dr. King's speech and death, recorded it in June 1968 and released it in November 1968. Bobby Kennedy was assassinated in June 1968 but the song was written before in April/May.

[@lechat8533]

@@461Jacque From a purely factual standpoint where the song is concerned, you are right but this song was a reaction to much more than MLK`s assassination. There was also the assassination of Malcolm X in 1965. Emotionally speaking, songs like this don`t develop overnight. Psychologically the Nation and the world was in turmoil and in a very vulnerable state. During that time leaders have been assassinated left, right, and centre, while the Vietnam War was still going on costing so many lives.

[@461Jacque]

@@lechat8533 Was there when it was written and recorded so yes I know what the emotions were behind the song. I've lived here all my life and the song's beginning was before the death but after the speech but related purely to that speech and the climate at the time.

[@461Jacque]

BTW Didn't mean to start an argument over the meaning just thought I would add some fact but hey never mind. TCB

[@461Jacque]

@@bign8580 Nicely made up but not altogether true. Believe what you will. Hilarious though you think it had to do with RFK assassination.

[@CoachPiuze]

Elvis, in the time where just a guy can stand on stage, talk, move without fire and explosions and grab 100% your attention...

[@ruthanncrandall3978]

I’ve been an Elvis fan since I was 7 years old,u truly missed out.Elvis loved everyone he didn’t look at skin color.

[@theapavlou3030]

"Imagine if I had died and not heard Elvis". I keep saying that to my friends who just wont get past the lies spread about him. Imagine this amazing vocal powerhouse, talented and generous man died thinking people would forget him? Never. Ever. Nobody could ever top that delivery. Yes, thank YOU Sir. 🔥

[@sandyleewhite]

Elvis is one of the most recognized & famous people in music history, & no doubt, one of the most talented, however his heart & love for humanity, is his true legacy 💚💜💗💚💜 I wish with every fiber of my being, that his dream would come true right now!!!

[@gymratcarpediem7761]

I can vividly remember the day that I came home from school and my mother was reading the newspaper and crying. She told me that Elvis was dead. Everyone was devastated. People were crying openly in the streets. Many years later I experienced the same phenomena when Princess Diana died. Public grieving on a world wide scale. Elvis meant so much because he connected with your soul. Amen.

[@latachia_2981]

I'll never forget the day I heard on the radio that Elvis had died...Everyone loved him so much! It was such a shock! Can you do Elvis's Trilogy? Google it. It's one of his best ever performances. It's very powerful, like this song is.

[@user-mz8sg8ij4p]

ביצוע אדיר.שיר מאוד מרגש❤❤❤❤אהבתי את התגובה שלך🤘🤘🤘🫶🫶🫶

[@lisal6121]

Now it’s your turn. Make sure that everyone around you knows Elvis, this song and more of his music. Make them all listen! ❤

[@bennietoups1719]

Thank you!! I'll always love Elvis. He puts a smile on my face. The GOAT

[@joanmatthews2570]

Powerful performance!! He sang over 700 songs.

[@paulasnyder9128]

So glad you got to discover Elvis. He has a roots in the black community and had soul. Just raw talent. No ear piece. He was the King, no one can out sing Elvis!

[@sandraoliveira99]

Please more Elvis Reactions. He steels everybody heart with his deep manly fabulous voice. Thank you.

[@thymeout4rosemary446]

That was the ending performance of his 1968 Comeback Special. He sang it to honor MLK who was assassinated in Apr. 1968. Elvis hit the National scene in Jan. 1956, with his recording of Heartbreak Hotel. From 1956-his death at age 42, in 1977, he recorded about 750 songs, was in 31 movies and he toured and performed in Vegas from 1969-1977. He excelled at every singing genre. He was a great performer live, and he could dance. He grew up dirt poor, and was known for his generosity, charisma and talent. On June 24th, a 2:30 hr new documentary movie is being released, with Tom Hanks playing Elvis’ manager.

[@carojayess1723]

Elvis was beautiful inside and out and he had a voice to match! It was great watching you fall under his spell for the first time. That’s why I love these reaction videos! Keep it up!

[@Dorakaz1]

Please do more Elvis maybe one of my favourite, " Bridge over troubled water" from the Las Vegas show in 70, live! His live performances are awesome!

[@AussieMarg]

Its good, but that song belongs to Simon and Garfunkel IMO.

[@Dorakaz1]

@@AussieMarg yes it's Simon's and I like them very much but they don't have Elvis's passion. Of course this is only my opinion!

[@joannedungan8381]

It's been 2 weeks and only this 1 Elvis song. Man he's got like 750 or more. Anything from the 68 special is spot on. His Vegas shows were amazing. He has 31 movies to pull clips of him from. He's a gorgeous man and he gets more gorgeous the more you watch

[@TheMichaelseymour]

the greatest live vocal performance EVER ...not because of range - or gymnastics ...but for sheer emotion , meaning , and brilliant interpretation of the meaning via the sheer physical effort employed .

[@jamesgarvin347]

Elvises 70s are real good. like your reaction s. Thank you.

[@joelilley6603]

Great reaction there. Could you imagine anyone else doing that song? No way!! NOBODY else could do this song justice.

[@dlpippin28]

Image the people who haven’t heard this! Then, image the people who have heard it but, didn’t hear it!😉

[@CA5124]

TCB in a Flash ⚡😎 LOVE these lyrics here ! 🔥 The one and only Elvis Aaron Presley born 8th of January 1935 .❤ His Twin brother died Jesse Garon Presley. Elvis so Adored his Mother Gladys love Presley .His song That's all right Mama was one of his first songs he recorded . Big Fan 😍

[@benjamins.5428]

Lord have mercy. Elvis the G.O.A.T . His voice is like a thunderstorm!!

[@michellejackson6679]

You'll love everything by Elvis.. He's the KING for a reason.

[@melvinalowe8102]

Everything he did touch saying was magic, there's so much more out there for you too research I'm glad you are looking into Elvis, you'll be amazed.

[@daviddenkhoff7243]

Imagine if he lived longer,he would probably be the best selling artist of all time.

[@StoneMalone]

The King Forever!

[@pauldark3044]

Great! The best live performance ever and it was 50 years ago with no autotune and computers! Recommend One night with you 1968

[@MARKRIO]

Congratulations brother, you have good taste and know what is good!

[@TeezMcGee]

You’re truly appreciated!

[@bradhuskers]

Chills goosebumps Soul depth and diversity. An iconic artist The likes of which may never be seen again.

[@oscarbarahona9921]

Nothing has change still the same world. Elvis and MLK are crying up there in heaven. So sad.

[@TheSpitmitt]

The Elvis rabbit hole will blow your friggin mind. Thanks brother.

[@JIMMYDIANO]

Do you think over 50 years ago that this is more relevant today than it was then? Thank you man.

[@p.hewitt2262]

Best performance of all time, from anyone!!!! 💕💕💕

[@Snorkebogan]

What a beautiful reaction😊 Please do more Elvis✌️🎸

[@TeezMcGee]

I got you!

[@namvet6970bd]

Pure talent

[@paulasmith3179]

please react to American Trilogy. It is a combination of three civil war songs. It is considered his masterpiece. Thank you for your great reaction.

[@parzival013]

“Imagine if I died and never heard Elvis.”....I feel sorry for everyone who never got a chance to hear this man’s voice.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

If you never heard Elvis, how would you know what you are missing? Think about that!!

[@parzival013]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 you wouldn’t, but that doesn’t mean that I couldn’t feel sorry for you.

[@marlon-jl4ge]

The Circus is waiting, zappa fan

[@scarlettwilson7121]

ELVIS AND MICHAEL JACKSON HAD A GLORIOUS GIFT FROM GOD!!!!

[@rjnuzzi1648]

Greatest American iconic singer bringing America together as one people

[@bridgetnesvig7254]

PLEASE DON'T CRY DADDY i love LOVE YOUR REACTIONS!!!

[@cubswin6779]

Anything you come across with Elvis will be great! His Gospel, country, rock, all of it. You Gave Me A Mountain is a great song too! But his regular stuff like Suspicious Minds is great too. Plus, Check out Andy Kaufman doing Elvis on the tonight show. He was the best ever at impersonating Elvis, and Elvis himself said it. Circa 1976 I believe.

[@onlyme114]

Sweetie you ain't seen nothing yet. I so enjoyed watching you watch Elvis. I'm 65 and I've loved him as long as I can remember. This is the first time I've ever watched someone listen to him for the first time. You are going to enjoy your journey getting to know Elvis. I promise. 💖💖💖

[@lindacorreia428]

The Voice. The Revolutionary, The Humanitarian, Best Looking Ever Entertainer, This song his singing is his Tribute To Martin Luther King, recorded soon after his assassination, MLK 's I Have Dream Speech, Elvis Memorized That Soeech !

[@zorro149]

Wearing a Def Leppard shirt and listening to Elvis. You're all right, man!

[@kierstenridgway4634]

Imagine if I died and hadn't heard Elvis!! You got me!!

[@markphillips480]

The best music by Elvis is his gospel music how great There are

[@mariakawiti4508]

A Privilege to have watched Elvis while he was alive..I was and am still a fan!!!!..your reaction after all these years???..PRICELESS!!! FELT LIKE DE JA VU!!!

[@barbaramarkland7441]

Please don't die, there so so much more to look forward to. Elvis yes my guy.. keep looking you will understand what alot of singers music trid to send come together ❤

[@krreyem7543]

Elvis sang over 800 songs it is a great journey enjoy!!!

[@lilacflower9032]

Listen to him do Bridge over Troubled Water 1970 performance. His voice is so good and also his gospel music.

[@James-rm7sr]

Watch suspicious minds live. It is interesting, because I found out that he did have something going on with the singer he approaches who is was a very beautiful black lady. If you listen to the singer talk about him. You can tell she held a candle for him well after he was gone.

[@jeantracy8273]

Thank you for your reaction! He believes every word he is singing!❤️

[@jeffymoen]

Appreciate your honest and heart-felt reaction. Check out Elvis singing this song as a duet with Celine Dion for a reaction. Off the charts.

[@lisabridgeman3554]

One of the prettiest songs ever ! 💝

[@roustabout583]

Can’t wait to dig in! Great reaction! Great song!

[@trudywolfe2795]

Elvis left his soul on the stage

[@antthompson6778]

She was the first in many things and if you play that tape long enough you can hear the first mic drop ever as he walks off the stage in darkness you could hear him drop the microphone and hits the floor with a thud. Elvis has left the building! Bamb!!!

[@jetsteeltherealdeal7827]

Elvis was and still is the Real Deal

[@queencerseilannister3519]

Elvis the king!!! Glad you like him!!!

[@colmflaherty3963]

Thanks for your reaction man very nice guy.👍 Oh yes you will be quite amassed when you discover Elvis, He has so many different kinds of singing and performances.

[@lynneclarke4866]

Welcome to the world of Elvis...enjoy your journey you wont regret it that's a promise...subscribed to watch it unfold for you. Great first reaction...keep going

[@stephanietip]

If you would have died without hearing Elvis,you would meet him in heaven because he was Earth's Angel,now he is Heaven's Angel.New subscriber.I suggest The live version of Walk A Mile In My Shoes (done in a southern gospel style)and In The Ghetto

[@deliajamesonhoover689]

Great reaction! There will never be another Elvis I can't wait to you go down the rabbit hole of Elvis he truly was something special.

[@jennywren7822]

Anything from the 68 Comeback Special in his legendary black leather suit. Anything from LIVE 70 VEGAS including SUSPICIOUS MINDS, POKE SALAD ANNIE, JUST PRETEND, BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER etc. You won't be disappointed....

[@lemaciel25]

Elvis Presley "IN THE GHETO" React.... Amazing

[@carolepalmer6329]

Please and Thank you

[@trudywolfe2795]

You will love Elvis more and more as you watch him.

[@ninbarraclough.7297]

Thank you for your response. This is such an amazing song by the king 👑👑👑

[@dannypresley5353]

Welcome to our world my brother may God continue bless you all the days of your life

[@LiberalPatriot24]

Elvis an underrated civil rights advocate

[@judypetitto]

Now you know why we love and miss him so!!

[@lmsossi6501]

You had the absolute best comment of any reacter I have seen for this performance when you said imagine if you had died without hearing this voice. Yes, that's why Elvis is still so loved decades after his untimely passing.

[@jennywren7822]

He started off so innocent, no idea what was to come, in 1955. His fame killed him at the age of 42, like so many others, drugs even tho they were prescription. Another Michael Jackson. So so sad 😪 He was beautiful inside and out. R.I.P Mr Presley you'll always be the G.O.A.T Greatest of all time ❤

[@marktyron479]

For a look at a much younger Elvis and to see what all the fuss was about over "Elvis the Pelvis" that got some groups (ignorant bigots) upset check out the fun he was having in the Jailhouse Rock video from 1958ish

[@cdesano2411]

Love Elvis! Always have since I was a kid

[@michles9776]

Blooming amazing! I am 59 and love Elvis too!

[@SpookyMomma918]

Elvis felt & meant every word and note

[@lucygerbich6560]

Elvis gospel.

[@gilevin100]

He be the King for a reason...great reaction!