His most passionate performance of his life and career. He poured everything he had in his heart and soul into that masterpiece.
@Jeri_C113 жыл бұрын
In the Ghetto live and Bridge Over Troubled Water are wonderful songs. He’s a very emotive singer & his Gospel music will bring one to tears. This song was done for MLK & Bobby Kennedy’s assassinations in 1968. He didn’t like spouting his political views but could sing his emotions & so it was written for him to express how upset he was.
@THEPATRIOT10003 жыл бұрын
The year is 1968. MLK and Bobby Kennedy are both assassinated. MLK was assassinated in Elvis's city of Memphis. This is a dedication. I Have a Dream
@mikemorris14683 жыл бұрын
❤️😥
@gabaduran33333 жыл бұрын
No one can imitate Elvis's voice, never, no one can put true feeling into it like Elvis did. Anyway girl, very good reaction
@emilyfeechi3 жыл бұрын
🙏
@kittenklub19643 жыл бұрын
As others have commented,' If I Can Dream' is his MLK tribute performance - Elvis was devastated by MLK's murder. People tried to stop him from performing the song because it was too 'controversial'. But he went ahead & PASSIONATELY performed it on his special just months after MLK's murder......rumour he broke down in tears after he sang it.😭 Elvis himself was part Native American - he didn't see colour, he saw people. He grew up in poverty, in a shack, dirt poor - he & his Mother depended on others for food. He grew up playing with all different races but mainly in the black community - he loved to go to the local church and sing gospel with the choir. A true Gentleman who never forgot his roots, but humble and so kind as a result. PS Just subscribed Miss Emily!☘️ from Ireland💚
@deegomez20893 жыл бұрын
As the former Mrs Presley, in another lifetime, you NEED to check out the 1968 comeback special where Elvis is dressed head to toe in black leather!! 😎 I tear up every time I hear this song, especially these days. Rest in paradise Elvis and Belvis ⚘🌹
@Shaggy3573 жыл бұрын
When she sees him in that black leather suit..singin.. Tryin to Get To You..she's gonna lose it completely cuz that song is for her. He seriously is the most handsome man i ever seen..during that black leather suit time.
@deegomez20893 жыл бұрын
@@Shaggy357 Hopefully she will react to it, so we can all watch her lose her mind 😎 Elvis at his best 🎶🎵
@carriemichelle3222 жыл бұрын
@@Shaggy357 I thought the same thing! Not sure she's doing Elvis anymore. 😢
@davidbrown60393 жыл бұрын
That's why they call him the "King" !
@paulasmith31793 жыл бұрын
Please react to Elvis Make The World Go Away live 1970....love your reaction to Elvis....the most handsome talented man to ever walk this planet.
@maggieshome3 жыл бұрын
Powerful song Elvis sings it with so much passion
@sherylmcclure4003 жыл бұрын
You need to see him Vegas in 1970 you can see his beautiful blue eyes his smile sense of humor he will hypnotize you
@kevinstarr5163 жыл бұрын
"If I Can Dream" is a song made famous by Elvis Presley, written by Walter Earl Brown and notable for its direct quotations of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech. The song was published by Elvis Presley's music publishing company Gladys Music, Inc. It was recorded by Presley in June 1968, just two months after King's assassination. The recording was first released to the public as the finale of Presley's '68 Comeback Special. Brown was asked to write a song to replace "I'll Be Home for Christmas" as the grand finale on NBC's "Elvis", from June 20-23, 1968 (now also known as ‘68 Comeback Special). Knowing about Presley’s fondness for Martin Luther King Jr., and about his devastation related to his then-recent assassination, he wrote "If I Can Dream" with Presley in mind. After Presley heard the demo, he proclaimed "I'm never going to sing another song I don't believe in. I'm never going to make another movie I don't believe in." And he, in his nine years remaining, kept his promise. The song was published by Presley's company Gladys Music, Inc. After Colonel Tom Parker heard the demo of the song sent by Earl Brown, he said: "This ain't Elvis' kind of song." Elvis was also there, and he countered Parker’s argument, then he pleaded: "Let me give it a shot, man." Earl Brown said while Elvis recorded the song, he saw tears rolling down the cheeks of the backing vocalists. One of them whispered to him: "Elvis never sung with so much emotion. Looks like he means every word."
@shanenolan82523 жыл бұрын
And Bobby Kennedy assassination too
@panteraxenos47893 жыл бұрын
Elvis wasn't fond of MLK . Elvis was not involved or interested in social / political causes. . And this song was not written as a tribute to Marty? You're an ass.
@kevinstarr5163 жыл бұрын
@@shanenolan8252Robert Kennedy's assassination also impacted Elvis' decision to do this type of song instead of "I'll Be Home For Christmas" to end his comeback special, but the main inspiration for the lyrics came from Martin L. King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech. I just took the information that was on Wikipedia for this song , and put it on here This article backs up both what you and I are saying... theconversation.com/if-i-can-dream-the-elvis-tribute-to-martin-luther-king-jr-87845
@chrism.c99653 жыл бұрын
@@panteraxenos4789 You are wrong, Elvis was very interested in what was happening in America, but he chose to keep his views private most of the time. He did however donate money to causes he believed in and sometimes he did songs that echoed how he felt like "In The Ghetto" and "If I Can Dream, which is definitely dedicated to both MLK and Bobby Kennedy's assassinations. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zqqxan2IerxpfsU
@shanenolan82523 жыл бұрын
@@panteraxenos4789 Marty ? Seriously you a close friend ? Martin MLK or doctor king is how somone not an ass refers to him , elvis didn't write the song but the man who did said that it was inspired by both assassinations of mlk and RFK that summer, and he was a civil rights leader not a social justice activist, they are different things , and you don't know what he thought about him , but even if he had criticism , so what nobody's perfect, elvis or mlk, doesn't mean he was happy he was murdered does it . and mlk was no saint was he ? Beware of calling others and ass and being factually inaccurate it makes you look like an ass . ( you may no be aware of mlk legitimate criticism and hateful invalid criticism) people fairly criticized Gandhi as well ( Indians)
@margarettaylor81073 жыл бұрын
If women like you would not notice him, then that leaves him just for me and the billions who have noticed him.Welcome to the billions of admirers.
@markphillips4802 жыл бұрын
Elvis has so much church so much soul he started off as a gospel slinger he’s amazing entertainer performer singer his presence is phenomenal I’m not gonna lie he’s my idol he’s one of a kind thank you for letting the younger generation know where their music came from God bless you
@Mark-iv7np2 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest singers ever and one of the greatest performances in music history. Phenomenal!!!
@depper3 жыл бұрын
He could break through to just about every human being and that's what made him truly different. He could make you rethink and reshape your basic beliefs and prejudices. That's incredible power and he comes off as real and honest and he really was that G. If he were alive today it would be a much better world, but if he wasn't born, I trust that we would be living in a much harsher world. All we can do is react to what we have and carry the torch of peace and love as the legendary Memphis cat is talking about here. Let's get to that candle together!
@dalem83323 жыл бұрын
Incredible performance! I remember watching it as a kid when it aired in 1968. Elvis sang it from his heart with Real emotion! Reached #2 on the music charts here in Canada in 1968. ♥️🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦🇨🇦
@michaelforbes47513 жыл бұрын
Elvis was a humble and faithful Christian,he truly was a gift from god ❤️🙏
@yambo593 жыл бұрын
Never has there been such an amazing voice, talent, charisma, looks and heart in one human being.
@kiwimatt68913 жыл бұрын
You’re an awesome reactor. You’re a natural and I love watching you vibe to artists. They say the older artists knew their craft but EP had everything - he had just had it in spades. Loved it
@emilyfeechi3 жыл бұрын
In Spades ?!? I like that. Never heard that saying before. Thank you!
@erichirsch5833 ай бұрын
Hi Emily.. I loved your reaction to this particular Elvis performance. He was nothing short of magnificent! By the way you look amazing sweetie..🌺😘
@mikem9573 жыл бұрын
Some Elvis songs to react to: Just Pretend We Can Make The Morning Polk Salad Annie Long Black Limousine Trouble Bossa Nova Baby Crawfish Mean Woman Blues Pieces Of My Life American Trilogy Bridge Over Troubled Water
@willwill14023 жыл бұрын
Great reaction! Please react to Elvis's "Just Pretend" and "bridge over troubled water (1970)
@margarettaylor81073 жыл бұрын
Elvis is the king of rhythm and passion.
@stevedahlberg86802 жыл бұрын
This performance blows me away every single time. Just like you, I just feel it so deeply in my heart. I even got goosebumps at one point during the reaction and I know I must have seen this easily 50 times in my life if not more.
@3SeveredHeads3 жыл бұрын
❤️🕊😕 Perfection from one soul to any soul who hears xx
@terrygarcia8973 жыл бұрын
The king of rock n roll and everything else.
@wallflowerj60132 жыл бұрын
I agree. He’s beautiful and swag.
@richardeast33283 жыл бұрын
"You can't deny that voice", what a great way of putting it right out there.
@shanenolan82523 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@dougieyou3 жыл бұрын
Lovley reaction Emily, I would love you to react to Elvis "Oeace in the Valley", many have done this great spiritual song but nobody and I mean nobody does it better than the King.
@katstephenson84933 жыл бұрын
What BLUE SKY said. The message is so apt for today. ☮️ And 💗 from the 🇬🇧.
@THEPATRIOT10003 жыл бұрын
Salute Belvis
@kjones85542 жыл бұрын
So glad you were able to feel this song and express it so well.❤️❤️
@JIMMYDIANO3 жыл бұрын
Love you Girl.
@emilyfeechi3 жыл бұрын
Love you too!!! Thanks for watching!
@tapsa4123 жыл бұрын
Love your reaction madam! You are so sincere and true. ❤
@scottderechinsky98963 жыл бұрын
Elvis' manager told him not to perform this song because it's too controversial. Elvis told him the only way he won't perform it is over his dead body. LONG LIVE THE KING.
@emilyfeechi3 жыл бұрын
He did the right thing. Way to stand out !!!!
@cathysmith29412 жыл бұрын
Elvis was devasted when he heard mlk died in his hometown of tupelo ms that he wanted to end the 68 come back special with a dedication to mlk and jfk his Manger didn't want him to sing this song he felt it was too controversial he wanted elvis to end the show with a Christmas song but elvis didn't listen he was going to sing this song no matter what and I'm glad he did eveytime I hear this song from elvis I get goosebumps he puts so much emotion in this song ..he put his whole heart and soul in it...
@philosopher00763 жыл бұрын
Good reaction.....you are now understanding real music that has REAL passion and emotion. The expression...."that guy was singing his heart out" comes to mind with this song Elvis sang.
@joannrumbley89983 жыл бұрын
You are so right. You can see the passion on his sweet face..To think Quincy Jones called Elvis a racist MF. Quincy Jones is a creep.!
@dougieyou3 жыл бұрын
Belvis didn't recognize you??? after all you were married to The King back then. Look how good Elvis looks in this video...THE KING ..
@LaptopLarry3303 жыл бұрын
There are a couple of other good performaces Elvis Presley did on "The '68 Comeback Special". There was a segment of the special,, when Presley has a reunion with his original band members, and they perform some songs together. Two of them that I would like to see you react to, are for the songs, "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" and his cover of the Jimmy Reed Blues song, "Baby, What Do You Want Me To Do?".
@THEPATRIOT10003 жыл бұрын
There is an American Idol version of this with Celine Dion and Elvis singing together
@kathyharze43083 жыл бұрын
This is his most powerful performance ever it's dedicated to the assinations of M L King and R F Kennedy in 1968 Elvis is a legend thank you safe 😷✌Just pretend Bridge over troubled water 1970 live
@robertmills86403 жыл бұрын
Best reacter on YT.
@emilyfeechi3 жыл бұрын
Who MEEEEEE ?!?!? Awww. Thank you!!
@robertmills86403 жыл бұрын
@@emilyfeechi Ur very welcome😁 I think ur reactions are the most honest and sincere, and fun😀
@wandawoman48473 жыл бұрын
If you haven't done "In the Ghetto" yet...you need to do that asap
@yambo593 жыл бұрын
Try some of his gospel songs, and you must try the songs from his Aloha Hawaii worldwide satellite concert in 1973 - a great song along with the others is "American Trilogy" its three songs in one that is an absolute masterpiece - other great songs from that same Aloha Hawaii concert are "My Way", "You Gave Me A Mountain" and "Steamroller Blues" is a really fun song especially for the women-lol
@therealmciver37613 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the Kings fan club...this rabbit hole youre about to go down is over 800 songs deep Jailhouse Rock Heartbreak Hotel Hound Dog Burning Love Trying To Get To You One Night Lawdy Miss Clawdy Thats All Right Don't Be Cruel Trouble You've Lost That Loving Feeling Little Less Conversation Have You Ever Been To Spain Peace In The Valley
@kimking60362 жыл бұрын
He wrote this for his friend Martin Luther King Jr. But before he could sing it his friend Robert Kennedy was also murdered. This was his tribute to them. His back up singers said he went back to his dressing room and sobbed.
@glen69453 жыл бұрын
ACE YOUNG LADY
@emilyfeechi3 жыл бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@susancrouthamel7603 жыл бұрын
He was a weird man n loved to say he was THE BEST FRIEND OF ELVIS LOL This was written for MLK after his assassination. Look this up Elvis became very emotional when he sang this n after he finished singing he went back stage n cried.
@coryscrivner59263 жыл бұрын
Love your reactions and your southern drawl. What state are you from?
@emilyfeechi3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m in Arkansas.
@mzblue72142 жыл бұрын
I really would love to hear what your reaction would be after seeing the new biop on ELVIS. Tellin' you, Polk Salad Annie & Polk Salad Annie!!!
@leroyleach75813 жыл бұрын
do elvis's cover of chuck berry's .......'PROMISED LAND'.........and, if you REALLY want to see the women ..love elvis...do LOVE ME TENDER 1970 live las vegas.
@tapsa4123 жыл бұрын
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🇫🇮
@ryanonethreethreeseven3573 жыл бұрын
First
@toodlescae3 жыл бұрын
Hey! You better stay away from Elvis. He was mine first....lol. I discounted a guy I dated who said he worked as one of Elvis' bodyguards. I thought he was lying. We didn't last more than 5 dates anyway. About a month after we stopped seeing each other there was an Elvis special on. Imagine my shock when I saw this guy in the old videos and pics with Elvis. After that and finding out that my mom and her siblings were friends with Linda Ronstadt's family nothing surprises me anymore....lol.
@shanenolan82523 жыл бұрын
I think this is the only performance he did
@kittenklub19643 жыл бұрын
Just this and one other performance - this is the better of them IMO - although the other performance was perfect too....but it was Elvis after all ☮️
@k-nutl63863 жыл бұрын
Too bad he was so ugly with no charisma and a terrible voice ! KIDDING 😅 He was a Magnetic personality , that's why he's the KING
@emilyfeechi3 жыл бұрын
I almost went nuts reading this 🤣🤣
@k-nutl63863 жыл бұрын
@@emilyfeechi Love Elvis da Pelvis
@rhwinner3 жыл бұрын
Just for the record. Elvis may not be dead. There have been numerous sightings. Just last month, someone who looked like Elvis was seen in a Walmart in Mountain View, Arkansas.
@emilyfeechi3 жыл бұрын
I’m in Little Rock. That’s wild, but I been hearing Tupac alive and moved to Cuba my entire life. I can’t believe it 🤣🤣🤣