Elvis Presley - In the Ghetto (Official Audio)

[@johnworthington8360]

my brothers and I just buried our old mummy today and this is the Elvis song she loved because she took in to our house and home loads of strangers and poor old ladies and mum always had a place at table for the stranger. us boys met heaps of angels going through to do what we couldn't understand but alluded to by mum wisdom.

[@aldocevallos]

My condolences my friend your mother sounds like a beautiful soul and i know the angels have a place set for her in heaven just the same as she had a place set for the people who needed it

[@reefk3412]

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[@Ana44446]

One of my favorite songs from Elvis❤❤

[@lazybreakssports680]

Mine too, almost made me cry the first time I heard it. Because truthfully as a people we really were Too Blind To See and too quick to Turn Our Heads And Look The Other Way.

[@samuelsalazar1976]

🥹 👑

[@marcella2697]

It makes me cry, beautiful and sad song

[@AnaGuillory]

⁠@@lazybreakssports680 me too yes it sure is a Beautiful sad song ❤️

[@sumanthbr1448]

This is my favorite song of Elvis Presley. The profound meaning, the cycle of pain and suffering in the song is well expressed!

[@craig9630]

There will always be pain and suffering.I know first hand

[@davidlawuk1647]

One of the most poignant songs ever. Elvis nailed it too. Here's my 2022 version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHvUoayqbtxgisk.

[@craig9630]

Hit the nail on the head

[@RK-su4hs]

@@craig9630 it’s how we chose to handle it…that’s they key

[@kathleenclayton4979]

When the snow flies and a hungry little boy with a runny nose..... Elvis voice you can hear the pain and sorrow🙏🙏

[@stiid55truthfully55]

I fell at the kings feet, just fantastic , people nail songs all through our lives, and he did this {{♡OHMYGOSH♡}}

[@amethyst9998]

Sun 7 April 2024: You know, it's been many years since I last heard this song, and hearing it again gave me goose-bumps, and my blood ran cold. It's one of Elvis' better songs and undeniably this can be very true of a lot of poor families in America. So glad to have listened to it again.

[@sanchoporkwiches9871]

My dad used to sing me this song when I was a baby. I always loved it. About the time I turned 5 I started understanding the lyrics and cried and asked him not to sing it anymore. What I would give to hear that one more time now.

[@georgebrewer7650]

That made me cry inside

[@ClaudiaHeinowski-k4o]

This song is so sad, but it is still my favorite of Elvis's songs.

[@kimmeigreene1626]

This song was pure genius, people today can relate to this song, the same way people related to it back then. It’s one of my favorite songs from him.

[@Leumas0991]

Disagree it’s only pointing out that shit happens without othering a solution same as all idealistic socialism trope

[@whitezap8526]

kinda sad though that we can still relate

[@SuburbanTraditions]

@@whitezap8526agree 100%

[@RSV_37]

Incroyable

[@robmcafe]

Certainly touches the heart

[@Cartman-Official]

In the ghetto (in the ghetttooo)

[@Stan_Castan]

here before this blows up

[@gggggggg5917]

@@Stan_Castan why would this “blow up”?

[@Stan_Castan]

@@gggggggg5917 he's the real eric cartman and he just sang in the getto. He will get a lot of likes soon.

[@codyhakim4360]

In the ghettooo

[@HunterTheWolf620]

In the ghettooooo

[@yourfriendlyneighbourhoods8202]

This was the perfect song to end “Elvis” (2022) with. Really sticks with me

[@piercehubbard4086]

I kept hoping the whole movie they’d show him playing it, because it’s my favorite Elvis song! Then the credits rolled and I clapped when I heard it playing. If Austin Butler doesn’t win an Oscar for that performance, I’d boycott the Academy! Some critics have been way too hard on this film, only because they’d rather hear themselves talk than actually witness a beautiful film.

[@karimimanuelfox1803]

Sadly they remixed it....

[@Badassinblack51]

Me too

[@chasjohn57]

It was an awesome remix for a movie theater sound system

[@Badassinblack51]

@@chasjohn57 agreed

[@Lisa-di1wi]

This song still has a powerful message 50 years later.

[@Leyla7292]

Yeah, sad but so true 🙏🌺😔

[@denisndavi]

Yeah

[@b.c.f.9471]

Yeas 😁

[@havanadaurcy1321]

He would be alarmed at what Chicago has turned into. Stop f'in killing gangstas

[@C7SGT]

@@havanadaurcy1321 stop being "gangsta's"

[@SuperDino2222]

Elvis will always be the king

[@seanspencer9396]

Elvis KNEW about suffering, pity, hurt and the downtrodden. I was very young when this played on my Dad's house radio. Powerful! Elvis rocks!!

[@lisawohlers1480]

Yes and he felt every word of this song!!

[@yoostburg]

He performed it very well but he didn’t write the lyrics, Mac Davis did.

[@raymondsmith8505]

Yes he did

[@PracticerOfMetta]

I remember being a homeless young boy hearing this song for the first time and feeling so sad for the boy in the song. Not realizing that I was just as bad off. Thankfully I had a very strong single mother who wouldn’t let me out of her sight hardly. At the time I resented it but she did the right thing and kept me out of an unwise path path. I pray for everyone in poverty. I learned not to rely on the government and to make my own way even if the job I had was terrible.

[@brianlopez8970]

I feel you brother. I was this kid with the exception of a family who loved me. Did what they coukd and I handled the rest.

[@kooskoos8181]

Thanks for the comment. appreciate it; going through rough times. This comment and the song reminded me it could be much worse, there are people much worse off.

[@kooskoos8181]

@@brianlopez8970 hope things are going well for u brother

[@brianlopez8970]

Life is good brother... tough at times but with love and good music fron the king... we get through. Hope all is well with you too

[@kooskoos8181]

@@brianlopez8970 Thank u ur right. I really appreciate u takin time to give kind words in return; seriously. Really struggling and ur right. There's too much hate in the world, on KZbin comments, and all social media - its nice to see something positive for a change instead of shit talking; nevermind kindness from a stranger. Thanks, take care man. Best wishes.

[@isaacmartinez6904]

Not going to lie, this song made me cry because of the lyrics and Elvis' sweet voice.

[@kattalady8114]

The string instruments sound sad too

[@gabaduran3333]

Same here

[@loreleilee453]

I saw him in concert at the age of 4. My father was stationed in Germany with Elvis in the Army. He cried whenever he sang this song. He was SO NICE to me. I was heartbroken when he died, but my parents wouldn’t allow me to attend his funeral with them. He was amazing!

[@scrutor7]

My favorite song by Elvis, and arguably his best.

[@bradhuskers]

Guess what? The last line was added by elvis. Mac Davis, the writer was stunned. It raises the level of the song immensely. Yet another example of elvis's artistry in the recording studio.

[@tomcampbell9645]

46 years after his passing, Elvis is still the undisputed King !!!!!!

[@tonicordova1122]

Amen! Elvis, forever The King!

[@KelleyThressa]

Elvis Presley that's true what you say he is still the King of Rock and Roll

[@jerzystruczak782]

and the queen is...? emperor?

[@donttellit55]

Elvis isn't even better than james brown how is he king

[@JohnDoe-oj6yt]

Shut up ​@@donttellit55

[@lmhuckaby]

I worked on Elvis's last 2 tours. (Didn't ask, but was assigned). When he played this song, you could feel the audience's love, they would sit/stand quietly until it was over, then a wild round of applause and tears that could be seen from the stage ❤️

[@Maximus5775]

Cool story thanks for sharing Much love to Elvis and his family

[@shawnwright5332]

Awesome story 👍🇨🇦 lucky girl

[@pablojose4890]

What kind of work did you have to do when you worked his last 2 tours?

[@ragecage_2735]

Same

[@lmhuckaby]

@@pablojose4890, I was a Flight attendant on one of the planes they leased.

[@carloseugeniocarlos4287]

Elvis is pure perfection. Rest in peace,legend!

[@DL-dj2jo]

He can not be replaced. What a voice

[@mysticgohan0759]

Cartman’s voice >>>

[@authorcole]

No, he can never be replaced no matter how many impersonators Elvis was one of a kind

[@mariataylor1244]

My mama shared his birthday.... She loved his music. She passed away on January 6th 2020 ...2 days shy of that shared birthday. I was born during a time in my Mama's life when things were not easy for her and daddy and somehow she always made certain I had clothes on my back and supper on the table. I watched her work two jobs for little pay and she managed. That woman was my best friend. I'm playing the song again and I hope you are singing along with me...RIP mama

[@TannerLepper22]

Sorry for your loss.

[@jacksonhowe8486]

Rip

[@marieboutin9054]

this song is very beautiful. It brings us back to our childhood in the 1960's. Even if life was not easy, those were beautiful times. I had very kind parents who both passed away in 2013. I miss them a lot. Mariethe from France

[@bakerkaku]

Wann kommt de Bus?

[@aunt_crazylegs]

This song is a masterpiece.m and no one can sing it like Elvis. I could listen to it a 100 times and it still gives me goosebumps and makes me cry. It's timeless.

[@JoelPierce-q4x]

He was such a great singer and a true legend ❤

[@thunks4581]

Surprisingly Tyson Fury can sing this very well. For no reason at all

[@aunt_crazylegs]

@@thunks4581 Wow! I just listened to it and you're absolutely right. I did not expect that at all.

[@aunt_crazylegs]

@@thunks4581 Austin Butler (who played Elvis In the biopic) is also fantastic, but the scene was deleted. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5_TXpaDrrmtd68si=I38v85XYGINO8_6_

[@viisspooky]

cried when this song came on during the credits of the elvis movie. i was raised on elvis, especially this song.

[@clarkconner]

​@harvardsmithdeangelo6905 how could you say that? Are you even an Elvis fan?

[@Magdalena2010ify]

2020 - IT SEEMS SOME THINGS WILL NEVER CHANGE!

[@stacylucky5656]

Magdalena2011 he grew up in the ghetto and tried to warn the world

[@ryankelsey9646]

Someday...

[@OlGregge]

When will it end? Does the government really need to push millions through poor neighborhoods to uplift them? Why can't their human decency just teach them to raise their children properly? Are you suppose to just stop imprisoning criminals so the kids have dads? It's all broken.

[@Magdalena2010ify]

@@OlGregge It's all broken.... There is a saying in Africa: To raise a child you need a whole village. We are all responsible for each other. I think, the worst answer (and I heard it many times) is: that's not of my buisness.

[@jasonbowen4923]

Yeah Donald Trump has made this song quite real with the way he has destroyed America.

[@JohnPhillips-rx9gb]

I grew up with Elvis. But he has two songs that are perfect. And still mean the same. In the ghetto is one. An absolute master of music. Never wrote a complete song himself but made every song that he sang something that was absolutely original and perfect!!!

[@NjN345]

Pray tell us what the other perfect song is!? Coz I love a lot more than just 2...

[@Anime99loveable]

NO voice like his voice ever! He is timeless. His voice and music transcend time! I wasn't even born when he died and here i am in 2022 overwhelmed by his music, talent, looks and all. R.I.P amazing Elvis.

[@patriciawhiterussell3950]

On the other hand, Im 82 and remember loving Elvis from the first note. We just KNEW his was a unique voice. As Pastor Bob Joyce, he carries on with honor, dignity, and genuine talent, still there at 85-86. He is a very, very special man.

[@zyxw2024]

I was in my 20's when Elvis overdosed & died in 1977. A bit of trivia. His records were immediately sold out in the stores throughout the U.S. once his demise was made public on the television news/newspapers covers headlines.

[@jerilynndougherty5102]

I was 12, can remember it like it was yesterday

[@emilyh.8704]

​@@zyxw2024 I agree with you on all aspects JB, you remember that Enquire magazine had a picture of him in his coffin? They say that it was Elvis cousin who snapped it..I bet he got a pretty penny for that..I still have a copy of that to this day ...he died way too young..now, he has almost his entire family with him in heaven..including his beloved Lisa Marie..😔🕊❤ ...there will never ever be another like him..

[@Laura19659]

I’m 57 and my parents had all his albums and I remember what I was doing when breaking news came that he passed. This is my favorite.

[@LPJack02]

RIP Elvis Presley (January 8, 1935 - August 16, 1977), aged 42 RIP Lisa Marie Presley (February 1, 1968 - January 12, 2023), aged 54 RIP Benjamin Keough (October 21, 1992 - July 12, 2020), aged 27 You will be remembered as legends.

[@210Caveman26]

I suggest you erase that August date. Because legends never die.

[@casyatbat]

@@210Caveman26 true, but Elvis is dead as is Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Buddy Holly, Frank Sinatra and possibly the of the greatest song writers - the great Hank Williams Sr. Everyone from Little Richard, James Brown, Tony Bennett, Kitty Wells, Emmylou Harris, Brenda Lee, Fats Domino, *Elvis Presley,* the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Lucinda Williams and Garth Brooks and lastly Leon Russell and Van Morrison have done complete albums of Hank Williams music. Listen to George Thorogood doing Hank's classic - "Move it on Over". kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGmxdJ2QaceBqrM

[@petergriffinhorse1218]

He may have died physically but not in my heart Elvis was a role model for me he inspired me I want to be singer like him and Sinatra I sang one of his songs on a Thursday night and one of Sinatra

[@Quint1836]

Been to see the elvis movie twice already. This plays during the credits. I've cried each time

[@RussiaIsARiddle778]

I didn’t realize he was so young. I was in high school band camp when I heard the news heard the news of his death. When I think of all the suffering he went through at the end of his life and how crazy his life became because of his fame, it breaks my heart. I’m 60, and knowing that he went through all that Paden obsession indicted only 42 is so tragic.

[@lukeskywalker6809]

Probably the most powerful song of Elvis. And one of the most beautiful songs of all time.

[@lukeskywalker6809]

@@karlwithak1835 That's not the fault of the song, but that of society, my friend.

[@lukeskywalker6809]

@@karlwithak1835 You didn't say that, I said that.

[@midnightprince30]

55 years later we still haven't listened to the Kings imploring words. Whole worlds heard them, few heeded them.

[@toddhumbert3752]

Elvis sang this so beautifully.

[@chemilan]

Elvis Presley Lyrics "In The Ghetto" As the snow flies On a cold and gray Chicago mornin' A poor little baby child is born In the ghetto And his mama cries 'Cause if there's one thing that she don't need It's another hungry mouth to feed In the ghetto People, don't you understand The child needs a helping hand Or he'll grow to be an angry young man some day Take a look at you and me, Are we too blind to see? Do we simply turn our heads and look the other way? Well, the world turns And a hungry little boy with a runny nose Plays in the street as the cold wind blows In the ghetto And his hunger burns So he starts to roam the streets at night And he learns how to steal, and he learns how to fight In the ghetto Then one night in desperation The young man breaks away He buys a gun, Steals a car, Tries to run, But he don't get far And his mama cries As a crowd gathers 'round an angry young man Face down on the street with a gun in his hand In the ghetto And as her young man dies, On a cold and gray Chicago mornin', Another little baby child is born In the ghetto And his mama cries

[@waydar1]

A powerful song.

[@jacob6908]

Still happening every day

[@goxyeagle8446]

Lyrics should go this way: In the warm afternoon in New Orleans another ship is approaching with African slaves. Little boy is born and his mother cries. Because she doesn't want her child to be a slave.

[@gruweldaad]

@@goxyeagle8446that lacks both verse and rhyme

[@goxyeagle8446]

@@gruweldaad That's not the point. Someone talented can make those words sounds good. My point is southerners made Africans slaves. They came later to Chicago as free people. As I can see Chicago has bad reputation for no reason

[@adik4309]

This song hits home really hard.. anyone who grew up in poverty gets every word of this song.

[@carlos.-.618]

I only know this song because of South Park

[@yahboicheatcodedude9334]

No not really

[@ricardoguadalupe7179]

I was born and raised in the getto. Brooklyn NY. Bushwick section.

[@CURINGPOTTER]

Kenny agrees with you 👍😃

[@theodoremartin6153]

Good thing I didn't find out I was poor till I was an adult and making good money doing drywall. I wouldn't have all these great memories of fishing and hunting and exploring and reading and archery. Now I got lots and I wish for the simplicity of my youth

[@captainwumbo7629]

This man’s music moves the heart

[@Blindbuyer]

can we appreciate that this is one of the best recordings ever in history. That left pan. That string tone. Them backing vocals. That smooth voice. This to a mixing engineer is a big colourful rainbow heaven

[@bradhuskers]

And this is only one of the many critically acclaimed recordings by the king. His critically acclaimed recordings are in multiple genres of music. His soul depth and diversity remain unmatched.

[@bradhuskers]

As a mixing engineer, you would understand the iconic artistry of the king. He, along with Ella Fitzgerald and frank Sinatra, remain unmatched in the music industry.

[@forwardpaunganwa4135]

I read somewhere that Whitney Houston's mother was one of the backing vocalists to this song. I don't know how true it is. They did a great job still!

[@bradhuskers]

@@forwardpaunganwa4135 She was with elvis's group the sweet inspirations for a short period. Then left to raise her family because life on the road isn't conducive to raising a family.

[@hesssabine6697]

Alright 👌 🧡🪴🌞🌈

[@angelvalle9963]

Masterpiece never gets old.

[@wyattpinson2057]

neither did elvis

[@davidlucas4889]

How are you doing?

[@skyclipsuk]

Forever relevant this song, sadly.

[@darkvoid1751]

My mother loves this song, because when my grandmother was pregnant with her, the doctors didn't know if she and my mother were gonna make it over night and my grandfather brought here a small radio to listen to music to past the time. This song came on and it hit her in the way that gave her enough motivation to survive the night. My grandmother lived a long and wonder full life, but sadly it came to an end in 2004 and now all I have to remember her by is this song, and how with out this song, I possibly wouldn't be here.

[@MrRoztoc]

Wow, thank you for sharing this. All the best to you, bro! :)

[@sarahdelerin5986]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Desi1992]

Wow that is very ins thank you for your story

[@BabyandLittleGuy]

You are a very kind person. I think your family is very special, too. God Bless You.

[@Alcergliknmotru]

Thank you for sharing that. It means a lot to me

[@Unknown_Lydia]

elvis will always have my heart.

[@dawnaberry4197]

Uncountably one of Elvis' best. It always makes me cry

[@dawnaberry4197]

I meant "Undoubtably."

[@JCStorm76]

His very best probably

[@mamaharumi]

@@dawnaberry4197 youtube has an edit comment function my man

[@dawnaberry4197]

@@mamaharumi Man?? You know guys named Dawna? Odd. So what? I didn't think about it. Some people just like to nit-pick.😉😉

[@elmo4672]

@@dawnaberry4197 Often seen the name "Donna" but never "Dawna", though the spelling of your name looks more posh if that makes sense.

[@jcsr7783]

One of the most beautiful songs performed by the king! Sadness and dramatic interpretation become this lyrics eternal and unique in Elvis Presley's voice!

[@jcsr7783]

Thanks, Matt Gibson!

[@tamaralane3518]

My baby is 33 now and homeless and stepdad so mean and son works triple digits heat all day saving money trying to protect himself and I ask for prayer. If you listen to Elvis you must know he was also king of all night gospel music to relax and he loved his mama--God bless you Elvis rip

[@sundayschoolteacher6387]

33 years old is not a baby. Step dad realizes 33 is not a baby.... so, of course, he seems mean to you. It's time both you and your son grow up and find Jesus. Your son will take you to your grave early, if you don't let go. He's grown, you can't still carry him, it's about your life now, it's either your life or his life. I've seen many strong, smart women die from still trying to carry their grown sons, who have chosen to make poor choices, especially drugs and alcohol.... sons who wouldn't listen, die.... and after the mother dies, the sons get stronger and walk out a better life. You decide it's either you or him, and which one of you is better for the family or to clean up his mess, all these babies. You sound like that old fisty lady we buried at church a couple of years ago. Her ugly son looked so helpless and weak, he was hard to look at, she let him move back in with her and his step-dad, he wore her out, till she dropped dead. Old bitty came out of retirementIto work to take care of him. I spotted it right off and watched him suck the life out of her. She's dead, and her husband are dead... soon he was he's sporting around, trying to look good. No, you can't sit next to me... I got up and moved. It's you or him, all God ask you to do was carry him for is 9- months, you've carried him 396 months! Most likely you're dead, but if not, I serve you mail. Let him go to God

[@johnworthington8360]

@@tamaralane3518 good bless ya bubba. stick phat stones...

[@serendipity85020]

This song was the most influential Elvis ever made. No one has sung it with the right amount of feeling especially early in the song when he asks 'if we turn away' that question has so much conviction of who we really are

[@db4621]

Well no one except eric cartman

[@kerrygrant8483]

Elvis will always be missed, he was a legend of music and still goes on for many of us…greatly missed…God bless you Elvis xxx

[@svanarase5449]

Cartman singing this when going for a sleepover at Kenny’s house

[@vianeyvasquez1713]

Fuck man. As an asshike he maybe, he sure has great taste in music. Lolo

[@jbm421]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@notmyrealname3901]

I love this song, but I cant help but to sing it like Cartman. Haha

[@MrBigboy201]

Hahahahah yes

[@yashchellani6383]

that is why im here

[@dragonlordme]

My mom was the biggest Elvis fan i knew, and loved this song above all else. She passed away sorrounded by her family while listening to this song. It never fails to make me cry.

[@marktaylor4496]

Wake up America! We all need to take this song to heart! I’m glad Elvis was very generous to others who were far less fortunate than himself. Sing it Elvis Presley!

[@oreandoil]

One of his very best tracks. From his incredible period at the end of the 60s.

[@bradhuskers]

In his very very short life and career, his critically acclaimed recordings remain unmatched. Multiple genres of music. Truly iconic

[@massudddecat7449]

The Saddest Part 1:55 he bought the gun legally but ends up lying face down on the street when he coulda joined Up like his neighbors to Fight for ukraine Independence

[@pdennis93]

@@massudddecat7449 I don't think he bought it legally. I think it implies he bought a stolen gun on the black market

[@cilebest8310]

My absolutely favorite Elvis sing. And a fitting end for the great Elvis movie.

[@rodrigogoncalves5140]

RIP Mac Davis, the songwriter of this beautiful song

[@mmsiphonevinyls1027]

Rodrigo Gonçalves and A Little Less Conversation. A multi-talented guy

[@mattcanfield6384]

Just learned this fact yesterday thank you for acknowledging it I was about to comment that myself

[@haydeng.957]

Lol I forgot he sung this

[@frombigisland5229]

DaKing’

[@mauricemorning]

Thank you. I did not know that. I remember him well. So many people deeper than we know.

[@emilyh.8704]

Man oh man what a voice..you were such a beautiful man inside and out Elvis..what a gift to us all you were and the music..omg the music will be around for generations to come ..you will live on until the end of time..rest easy king..❤️🙏❤️

[@tony4534]

You didn’t know him.

[@lyndawhite5171]

Hey Tony: YOU didn’t get it honey. It’s the heart, soul, philanthropy, upbringing, LOVE of family and mankind. Not to mention, the talent, music, etc. Remember, time and place!!! IF YOU clued in, you’d know him too! ❤️🙏🏼❤️

[@sicks6six]

never considered myself an Elvis fan (or anyone else come to think about it) but this is in my top 5 all-time musical recordings, I think.

[@johntoomey4480]

The Ghetto hasn't changed that much since this song came out a very long time ago Timeless song

[@ElizabethMcDermott-cy4cv]

Gotta not accept it like Elvis and the rest of them. Act differently. Dance differently. Sing it different and penetrate

[@brianhalljr.2637]

Dude, this song is flippin' beautiful.

[@renatekl]

I do love USA. But this is USA,too, in big cities. Perfect interpration with EP. And clearest words by Mac Davies! 1:30

[@yvonneluna2401]

love this song, my father used to sing me this song to sleep. the year was 1969. love you daddy

[@meowz33]

Thats so sweet, i love that for you(;

[@anirbanmajhi9389]

U made me cry

[@dinoschachten]

Aww, that's really beautiful and moving to read...

[@caldrum4952]

This song cuts very deep for anyone has had a childhood like this. My life was troublesome, I was born in Chicago and I always lived with the idea that my legacy was just going to be another poor boy dead. Because on another cold and gray Chicago night (as many nights in Chicago are) a one mother cries.

[@flytrapYTP]

And yet, you're still here. Keep on keeping on.

[@anthonydefr]

This song has many different truths to it.

[@paulanaya3133]

He has a voice that nobody can ever duplicate or originate Elvis is one of a kind that we will never see another Elvis again

[@mvprix]

0:11 Eric Cartman

[@brandonayong5823]

People say Elvis Didn't write his songs and while technically he didn't he did put his genius on it. The writer of this song said that Elvis came up with the idea of finishing the song with " And his momma cries" to create the vicious circle effect of the song. That is creativity people

[@tony4534]

No lol

[@wakingfromslumber9555]

The lyrics are beautiful , straight from the heart from a caring soul... Don’t turn away your cheek from children in need and give charity when you can !

[@massudddecat7449]

The Saddest Part 1:55 he bought the gun legally but ends up lying face down on the street when he coulda joined Up like his neighbors to Fight for ukraine Independence

[@Davethe3rd]

Also, pressure your politicians to do something about the homeless situation. Charity can only go so far against a system designed to make and keep people poor.

[@torim1233]

Elvis:. PERFECTION

[@yomilalgro]

Guilty, I've listened about 20 times, I'm obsessed This song, his voice, the band are phenomenal

[@jacktimberland9229]

Elvis is forever the king.

[@randykintzley5923]

"and as her young man dies..." Just crushing.

[@akyukon]

Not the way Cartman sings it.

[@RomanL.N]

It's hard to say something, there's so much emotion in this song!

[@marieboutin9054]

Elvis Presley was the king and he remains so. This song is sheer beauty.

[@lisazinna1694]

Just went back home to Maryland for first time other than a funeral in 30+ years. Knew things got worse in Baltimore over time. Never expected to see how bad and deteriorated. Broke my heart. It is now truly a ghetto. I pray for those that live there in poverty and despair.

[@harrisonthecarguy3734]

Baltimore is truly a warzone now

[@davidwhitley5659]

nobody can sing this like him, brings tears too my eyes

[@matthewstorer8236]

This song wouldn't be near as beautiful without those enormously talented back up singing women. They sound like angels. Simply beautiful.

[@julieholmes3447]

I agree absolutely

[@stvinney]

I love the way she appears to focus on Elvis's words like he's telling her something new It's adorable and so are her gestures and facial expressions She put a ton of work into this scene

[@mojothepirateleworthy1054]

Elvis saw no colour just people that were his friends, in the ghetto is one of his best Elvis broke barriers making the world a better place for ever - love you King

[@SharleenJo]

It’s as relevant now as ever before. That saddens me that we as a society keep turning our heads to everyone on earth that struggles.

[@josnow9191]

I was born in Chicago in 1957. This song had a huge impact on me when it came out in 1969. I remember the winter of 69 to 70, and this song was being played on the radio.

[@brody1998]

I’m here because this song has such a powerful meaning more than just fun and games it’s a real life struggle song. I’m here because Elvis ! Is the king. 😊❤

[@Moneytalks.29]

My brother couldn't take the beatings anymore and left for the streets of NYC when he was 15 yrs old. I can still remember the night he left. Those of us who cared wondered if he would ever, ever make it through. I love you Elvis

[@blazefoley5181]

I am curious, how did he fare? I assume he survived.

[@Moneytalks.29]

Survived it. Could have been a pro athlete but after it all came crashing down... my cousin drove an 18 wheeler and bro got the fever for the road for ever, still drives at 61. Didnt leave most of lifes troubles behind until about 90, '92...

[@patrickryan1515]

@@Moneytalks.29 Thank God he made it UPWARD.

[@jasont7814]

Your brother’s name is Elvis?

[@rabbit3212010]

@@jasont7814 I had a friend once whose boyfriend was called Elvis.

[@Quackery742]

I cant even sing or didnt even grow up listening to Elvis lucky for me my dad expressed his love for this man thank god he did ...music back then was truly thought provoking and emotional ...RIP ELVIS

[@emelymontalvan4033]

😢I love this song. Thank you Marc Davis & Elvis for making this powerful song such a big hit. It is an endless and powerful message. Sadly, today I this country & around the word this is still happening. 😢. I was raised in the ghetto and thanks to The Lord, I made it out, but with many struggles to tell. Some of the kids that I knew in the ghetto are now dead or in jail. Thank God for my mother’s endless prayers for my siblings & I. “AND HIS MOMMA CRIES!”

[@fordsrestorations970]

Jesus came to the world but the rich and wealthy rejected him , he came to help the poor the sick and the needy and he made Heroes of them , we still remember their names 2000 years later !

[@joanneowen162]

Always breaks me,honestly. Elvis we still love you.

[@wyattpinson2057]

no we dont

[@deadpoetstodd]

@@wyattpinson2057 Speak only for yourself, a lot of people loved him.

[@justinholmes1737]

Absolutely❣❣❣❣❣

[@davidlucas4889]

Yeah you're right, Elvis is a great Singer and he will always be Miss, okay tell me how long have you been Elvis fan?

[@PawRangerss]

@@wyattpinson2057go for K-POP son. thats suitable for you.

[@elisaba9452]

His voice will never die ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@cheemsg.i.7130]

100% agree

[@huagrapo]

Actually his voice died back in 1977 when he passed away and was no longer capable of performing even the simplest of functions, such as breathing, what you're hearing now is just a recording. Sad, I know, but we must carry on regardless. Much love!

[@cut1986]

You must be a very cold person. Why would you go to the trouble to post that. Very odd .

[@huagrapo]

That's the beauty of technology, this reply I'm typing now, for instance, is probably the easiest thing I've done all day. Just hit a few keys and in the space of literally a few seconds; boom, it's done; no trouble at all! Isn't life just fantastic sometimes?

[@gerryparry3755]

That is is so much true

[@basquiat9015]

In my life, I have never experienced the impact of a song to the point it extracts tears from the abyss of my enclosed, emotional well.😢 Really powerful.

[@crystalpower9880]

True

[@albertpuigpi3597]

Simply perfect.

[@kendell3886]

I started to listen to Elvis Presley to feel closer to my dad after he had died from cancer , and all I can say is that even though I'm 11 I can tell that his music is beautiful and I can see how this was my dads favourite artists

[@kendell3886]

Artist*

[@lakefire9985]

im sorry kid

[@jamiemontes6977]

Although there is/have been other singing legends. No other artist like Elvis has crossed from teen idol to a Worldwide Superstar, loved by young and old..He truly is the "KING" baby!

[@letterwriter3148]

Elvis' voice sounds fantastic (as usual) on this one.

[@lindacorreia428]

The Greatest Entertainer To Ever Walk This Planet ! Elvis Aaron Presley ! The King !❤

[@hollies65]

R.I.P to the writer of this fantastic song, The great Mac Davis.

[@dustygatrell-ru7tg]

If you click twice on the comment it gives it a like.

[@tony4534]

Elvis made him.

[@stevepotocin9501]

@@tony4534 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

[@tony4534]

Elvis made him.

[@erikmascelli]

​@@tony4534 Elvis interpretava le canzoni, non le scriveva, c'è differenza tra il mestiere del cantante e quello del cantautore, lui era un performer, e come le cantava lui...

[@Savvynlady]

I'm a black woman and didn't know of this song period until this one coworker back around 2006 talked about this song. I NEVER heard of it and I know Elvis Presley's songs. Now that I have, I like it.

[@melvinrharris8611]

NO ONE CAN SING LIKE ELVIS ! He gives me COLD CHILLS

[@janet5905]

He changed my Life, listening to his music, in 2016. ❤

[@pauloles9549]

2024,and this song still resonates.

[@MountainGirlwIPA]

absolutely

[@glasgowG53]

Sad, but very true😢

[@동안대디]

2024년 10월 어느 멋진날.. 듣고 있어요

[@hleebishop470]

As sad as it is, it is still so very true.

[@ericfenstermacher3235]

My favorite Elvis song. I find it powerful and moving.

[@andregeron5810]

Hey - look up the American trilogy

[@HuntersMoon78]

Same here Eric

[@shaunjenkinson5089]

Eric Fenstermacher Me too

[@davidrothman8173]

Mine too

[@hackedstalked6371]

So Do I

[@BoleDaPole]

55 years and this song is just as relevant as the day it was penned

[@mhub3576]

More relevant imho.

[@chodeshadar18]

REALLY????

[@pattigee1]

@@chodeshadar18 Absolutely.

[@Bradleyjohsnon]

Yeah all the blacks killing eachother but claim BLM matter 🤔

[@tammygould5496]

His voice is perfect, the song gives me chills..the depth and compassion he had towards people.

[@guerillagardener2237]

You still live Elvis👍

[@suvihintikka715]

HIS MUSIC NEVER DIE‼️

[@haribo245]

@@suvihintikka715 He didn't die either, he's more alive than us, but where is his soul? Where he went, the fame of the world doesn't matter, for the prayers of those who loved him, Lord, forgive him and place him in Your kingdom. Hell is terrible, if we saw him even for 1 minute, we would cry for the rest of our lives.

[@angelcross1382]

Every time I hear this song it makes me cry. Elvis was a friend of my Dad's and he was an amazing man.

[@alantaylor2166]

I've been an Elvis fan since I was 14 yes old and I'm 70 next year he is the greatest and always will be in New xx

[@lisacassar9486]

I grew up in the South Bronx New York, this song has always hit home when I hear this classic song. Long live Elvis❤🎶

[@zgerardhills5583]

This song still has a powerful message 50 years later. 15 year old here, I love Elvis he’s still the king off music RIP the king His voice will never die ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kittylionmeowroar7572]

I am from ukraine as I know elvis is also as most hollywood and singers music frankyavolon etc. , everytime I hear this song it makes me cry esp. the version sung by Cher

[@massudddecat7449]

elvis should adopt him as Jolie or ben hur

[@massudddecat7449]

The Saddest Part 1:55 he bought the gun legally but ends up lying face down on the street when he coulda joined Up like his neighbors to Fight for ukraine Independence

[@jefferydahmersglasses4771]

My friend it does not matter if you are 15

[@garysmith8786]

@@jefferydahmersglasses4771 it doesn't but does. Young person listening to Elvis at that age in this day is crazy.

[@terraliken]

It takes talent and heart to make a song about a violent man in the ghetto sound beautiful

[@johncutts6466]

WAS he violent? "He buys a gun, he steals car"?

[@candypresley9516]

The King forever

[@ChristaSchulze-bc2gl]

einfach herrlich dieser Song den könnte ich den ganzen Tag hören

[@andreaswendt5343]

Und dabei mit einem 59' Cadillac Convertible durch die Landschaft cruisen...