I don't think young people hearing this song realize how socially conscious this song was for it's time, For a rich man to be singing about the plight of the most economically challenged in the poorest of living conditions was unheard of then! The song writer is Mac Davis, he was pretty big himself in the 70's!
@ariesrcn4 жыл бұрын
Elvis grew up dirt poor.
@kathynicholson1034 жыл бұрын
So many other singers would not do this song. Elvis was discouraged from doing this song because it was " too controversial". He said, " I'm doing it. Period"
@2Snails1Shell4 жыл бұрын
I always thought Mac had a kind face when I watched him on TV as a kid - and why he's always been one of my all-time favorites. Thanks for the info. 🤟☺️
@chrismaggio78794 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike... Where are you in this big world? Not enough Maggios out there anymore!
@MrRufusRToyota2 жыл бұрын
Elvis was a poor man with money. Different.
@paulsullivan16504 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you already know by now, but Elvis grew up in a predominately black, very poor neighborhood in Mississippi. The man knew "poor!" He lived in a one room shack with his mother and father. Elvis was actually a twin, but his twin brother died at birth. Can you imagine that? Having TWO Elvis's? Great reaction honey. You're smart, cute and sweet. Thank You....
@george2173 жыл бұрын
All true, but the late great Mac Davis wrote the song...
@KB-ke3fi3 жыл бұрын
@@george217 yeah and he grew up poor too.
@michaelrodrigues57133 жыл бұрын
Elvis's momma raised him right, and we are, all of us, beneficiaries for it.
@evelynmabe78772 жыл бұрын
HMMMM, maybe that is why God took Jesse????? Just a thought!
@sveincjohannessen17702 жыл бұрын
thx, I didnt know. My dad might.
@barryyoung9694 жыл бұрын
That’s from 1970 he could still sing that today and it and it would be relevant
@Serai34 жыл бұрын
Which makes me want to tear my hair out.
@ImFrelled4 жыл бұрын
@Cacola337 This video was recorded in 1970. That's what Barry was referring to. Fifty one years after the songs original release, and we still turn our heads and look the other way. Getting caught up in the trivial details of life instead of paying attention to what's important.
@fredtello4 жыл бұрын
@@ImFrelled Need fathers in the black homes
@ImFrelled4 жыл бұрын
@@fredtello We need fathers in every child's life. The problem is, this society rewards women, for cancelling their children's fathers.
@parzival0133 жыл бұрын
Yea that’s a sad reality
@pappyodaniel15234 жыл бұрын
RIP Mac Davis without whom we wouldn't have this masterpiece.
@judithshaw76682 жыл бұрын
Mac Davis’ original idea for the song was The Vicious Circle, based on a childhood friend who was black and his family was even poorer than the Davis family.
@nanp5444 жыл бұрын
Hard to believe that this song speaks for today also!😥
@JosephK424 жыл бұрын
It's such a shame that it still speaks truth today.
@drfreakenstein29124 жыл бұрын
Sadly, it'll probably still be relevant 1,000 years from now.
@denieledwards68934 жыл бұрын
ELVIS WAS WAY AHEAD OF BLM......HE HELPED MANY BLACK FOLKS.
@devinw51504 жыл бұрын
Elvis is timeless
@susansmith75603 жыл бұрын
BLM doesn't help black folks...they exploit, then help themselves. Democrats are the cause of the repeat cycle. Just ask Candace Owen.
@brasstacks71813 жыл бұрын
Elvis grew up in poverty and was soooo very close to his mama, so he sang this song with a genuine knowing. My mom grew up in Elvis era and also experienced severe poverty and discrimination as a residential school survivor. I raised two children completely on my own, without a full education but like you said here, I also fought tooth and nail to change the cycle of poverty and hardship for my children. I cleaned houses to put them both through university and to never have to go through what myself and my mother went through in life. Poverty knows no color and Elvis never forgot where he came from either. This song always brings me to tears as well and I don't know who could listen to this song and not feel it in their soul.
@larrywt6564 жыл бұрын
Your reaction was 100% perfect. Elvis was born dirt poor in a sharecropper neighborhood in Tupelo, Mississippi...then moved to a housing project in Memphis, Tennessee as he was about to start high school. He never had any money until he started performing music. This was his life and he NEVER forgot where he came from, which was one of the main reasons he was so known for his generosity after he achieved stardom.
@Foreverbre934 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@kimberlinibambini19884 жыл бұрын
I live about an hour from the TINY little house that he and his large family grew up in- Tupelo, Mississippi- people travel from all over the World to see it- ❤️☮️💟✌️. Rest In Peace Elvis ❤️🙌🏻
@stevelillie38804 жыл бұрын
When people of color review Elvis and like Elvis is wonderful. I've heard many times people say Elvis was a racist and it's far from the truth. Thank you for doing this.
@gregclark32683 жыл бұрын
People who accuse Elvis of racism have no idea what they are talking about. He openly praised black people and expressed his love and respect for them and their talent. James Brown and BB King have spoken highly of their respect for Elvis in return.
@evelynchristopher76972 жыл бұрын
Also, with this particular song, he never mentions a race.........
@barbarascotto3873 Жыл бұрын
@@evelynchristopher7697 exactly. Elvis grew up in the ghetto.
@Missy19766611 ай бұрын
It’s amazing how many people say that he was ‘racists’ yet he grew up dirt poor and lived in a shack and his favorite music was gospel music
@karlschwaber70062 жыл бұрын
My mother and my aunt went to see Elvis live in the 1960s. When I asked my aunt how the show was, she replied while glowing "a dream fulfilled." I will never forget that.
@vallidavis69144 жыл бұрын
He had to really fight his manager to record this, it was not feel good Elvis, but he really stood his ground...
@gregclark32683 жыл бұрын
Parker also didnt want Elvis recording Suspicious Minds, Dont Cry Daddy or Kentucky Rain. He tried to have too much say in the music side of Elvis career, often to his stars detriment. I think he used Elvis for his own ends and just went for the quick money.
@nettapilgrim21283 жыл бұрын
Elvis was ahead of his time, awesome
@gregclark32683 жыл бұрын
I'm 56 and live in Australia and i tear up when i hear this song. Elvis really felt the words and it reminded him of where he grew up. It wasnt just a song to him, it was a statement.
@annaakin1954 жыл бұрын
In the ghetto was originally titled The vicious circle
@Głupi_Jankes4 жыл бұрын
"The vicious circle". Isn't that the name of an internet commentors' club?
@christinaalgate48994 жыл бұрын
I love Elvis. His Church music is awesome also.
@trixier65054 жыл бұрын
He was the King of Rock n Roll for a reason. He gave this song and every song he recorded his all. RIP, Elvis. You have millions of fans to this day and probably will in 100 years.
@dortheychastain21954 жыл бұрын
This was written by one of my favorite artist, Mac Davis. Mac has such a big heart. He really wanted people to see the living conditions of those who lived in poverty. He knew no one could bring that message to more people than his friend Elvis. Elvis was actually advised not to record it by his record company and managers. But he told them this song was going to be his next hit record. And he was right. One of his backup singers was Cissy Houston, the mother of Whitney Houston. Cissy went on to have an amazing career as a gospel singer.
@patriciawoyczik16574 жыл бұрын
This is one of the greatest songs ever! I cried the 1st time I heard it....and that was 52 yrs ago...and I still get emotional today ! Loved your reaction!
@eze86083 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness, me too! Just turned 59. This song changed me as a kid. I knew that I understood it as a very young kid but I felt the world around me didn’t…..or wouldn’t. Every time it came on the radio I had to stop & let it do it’s thing in me. Bless You. ❤️💜
@onlyweknow22 жыл бұрын
Me too...I'm 65 heard it again a few days ago and it still chocks me up like it did the first time.
@dwightdow84952 жыл бұрын
Elvis was a super generous man. When Elvis bought his first truck it never made it to his house. On his way home from the dealership he seen a black farmer plowing with an old horse. He pulled over an after talking to him, he found out he also uses the horse for pikup an deliveries. He gave the farmer the truck on the spot, called a friend to come pik him up, then went an bought the farmer a tractor. Elvis only asked for 1 thing, for the farmer to rest the horse an treat it well from then on 😇🙏BB KING said Elvis didnt have a racist bone in his body. Both Stevie Wonder an Ray Charles said Elvis was a white man with soul🥰
@Foreverbre932 жыл бұрын
☺️🙏🏽
@melissagahn2 жыл бұрын
Mac Davis wrote this song about his African American friend and the tough life his friend was living. He presented this song to Elvis and Elvis just had to record it and the rest is history. It's a song that makes you think, I love songs like this. R.I.P. Elvis and Mac Davis.
@MichaelHernandez-u1e5 ай бұрын
If you listen to the 45 , you can actually feel the power of the story and the heart break in this song. It’s my favorite song from Elvis.
@Foreverbre935 ай бұрын
❤️💙
@shirleycarr53874 жыл бұрын
Very emotional .esp. these days .written by mac Davis .elvis s manager did not want him to sing this. But elvis knew it had a message .
@vincentlepore83524 жыл бұрын
shirley carr sorry Shirley I didn’t see your text I just sent a long message to bre about that song I’m glad you know the story behind it his manager Tom Parker didn’t want him to do it glad you know the story thank you vinny from Boston
@timcarr64014 жыл бұрын
@@vincentlepore8352 Sammy Davis Jr. was the last one to turn Mac's song down.
@alanmazon81112 жыл бұрын
The man was a superstar but yet a caring loving man about reality. Beautiful voice one of my favorites of all time. He even sing a song in tribute to Martin Luther King which I think it was his best performance ever. The man’s voice is golden. Even though I like hard rock heavy-metal he’s my favorite vocalist. Go figure that. He’s the king for a reason. Thanks for playing that song I love your reaction it goes to show you are a caring person to
@Foreverbre932 жыл бұрын
Thank your so much💙
@alanmazon81112 жыл бұрын
Thanks for responding to my comment you’re the first one that has done that out of all the reactionary people on KZbin. You’re a kind heart and a beautiful heart. Keep up the good Work take care and God bless
@oldschool722 жыл бұрын
Elvis grew up in poverty raised in the Projects in Tupelo Mississippi. He may have become famous and rich but Elvis knew all too well about living in a ghetto, slums and in the poorest side of town.
@donsolos2 жыл бұрын
Honestly if you can listen to this song and not be moved I don't think we can be friends. One of, if not the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. Continue to spread this song, it truly brings all people together and that is a tremendously rare and beautiful thing
@Foreverbre932 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Thank you for watching
@noleeps4 жыл бұрын
You are a beautiful soul. The world needs more like you. Thanks for playing that song. There will never be another Elvis.
@19fenderman604 жыл бұрын
I'm 60 years old & white and this song brought me to tears as a kid when this first came out. It touched my soul also. To this day I still tear up when I hear it. To think the people around him didn't like Elvis to do this song & Suspicious Minds is crazy. They all told him they didn't think those songs were any good. Elvis sent his Memphis Mafia out of the studio that day and recorded what was to become some of his deepest songs.
@MitchellPatrick3334 жыл бұрын
And that song is over 50 years old. 😔 Who is to blame for this cycle? It ain’t just one person. Thank you for the heartfelt reaction. ☺️♥️
@leban864 жыл бұрын
Political policies take a huge piece of the blame. Specifically, Democratic policies that provide financial resources that encourage fatherless homes.
@Pamsmith594 жыл бұрын
Who's to blame for a child being born in the ghetto? That would be the woman and the man who create the child and then expect the government to raise it.
@2Snails1Shell4 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@jdee49563 жыл бұрын
@@Pamsmith59 Way to go with the empathy there Pam. We are all responsible, we are all to blame. The only innocent one is the child. If we do not work to break the cycle of hopelessness, then it will continue. How can there be such poverty, desperation and need in the richest country in the world? It's a complex problem - let's start by trying not to be judgemental.
@Pamsmith593 жыл бұрын
@@jdee4956 Oh, so empathy and truth can not co-exist? And by the way, IF that "innocent child" is brought up in the culture of the ghetto, he/she will repeat it, which occurs every day in every city throughout this rich nation. The cycle can only be stopped by removing from the equation those who gain power from keeping it intact.
@billiejohnson84684 жыл бұрын
I love your reactions because you react with your heart! 💟 Elvis Presley left a legacy that will never be forgotten. Yes of course his music and entertainment talent beyond compare, but the most important thing is his heart his complete passion for his talent and his gratefulness for it and wanting to show that with Gods love and giving back. Yes he was human and he had issues who don't, but he knew he was blessed and where all greatness came from. My favorite music from him was Gospel. His blessed vocals touches right to my soul. God bless his family and friends and fans, we truly lost a loving passionate soul. God bless you too!
@hippiedad4 жыл бұрын
The fact this is still relevant today speaks to how far we have to go. Thank you for such a honest, emotional, heart-felt reaction.
@annieemanniee2 жыл бұрын
Only a humble empathetic man who remembers what it was like when he had nothing will never forget where he came from. What made him great is that he wasn't afraid to sing and shed light about it.
@Foreverbre932 жыл бұрын
He was absolutely amazing💕🙏🏽
@DramaQueenMalena4 жыл бұрын
Besides the powerful lyrics and his voice and Elvis being Elvis I think the tune/melody/rhythm/music is awesome. It repeats itself, it stops briefly and then it restarts.... it's a cycle that doesn't break even if whenever it stops for a second you hope or think something different will follow but it doesn't (English is not my first language so I can't explain it in a few words, sorry)
@vickimingus92814 жыл бұрын
It's all right to cry. As a 10 yr old I use to listen to this and get so sad. I didn't have much and I had parents but I did without.....He is the best. Happy Birthday Elvis 8th Jan
@whatsupwiththatyo4 жыл бұрын
I grew up poor white in 60's ghetto. I'm very emotional right now and I'm a tough man. I cherish all of my friends black, white, Native. We were brothers and called each other just that. My times have changed huh. It was a incredible time - Elvis was a part of our experience just as were The Temptations, The Supremes, The Beatles and a amazing array of rock, soul, rhythm and blues. Elvis, like so many whites folks, is good decent folks who want unity and it showed in his music, his band mates and his life.
@miamidolphinsfan4 жыл бұрын
Elvis was & still is THE KING ! And the message hasn't been learned....50 years later nothing has changed
@mlrobards Жыл бұрын
Elvis grew in the ghettos of Memphis. He knows about what he sings. So much so you can hear it in his voice. It's like you said, the cycle goes on. Too many people simply turn the other way. I'm not gonna lie, I cry every time I hear this one. I too know the cycle
@vintvarner169 ай бұрын
Very true, he remembers how he grew up poor, that's why he was so generous and humble. His biggest fear for the rest of his life was going poor again, yet despite that he gavea lot of his money away (I'm not talking about the drugs or food) because he loved to give, not because he was trying to be noticed, it made him happy
@Mike-no7wv4 жыл бұрын
You seem like you have a beautiful soul, Thanks for always keeping it real-God Bless
@Gold-uv8kt2 жыл бұрын
This song that Elvis sang is related to some people that are struggling and suffering and live in the ghetto good song
@Foreverbre932 жыл бұрын
💙
@rhysmaybrey77394 жыл бұрын
The power of music with a powerful message, which is still happening everyday. Beautifully sung by one one of the greatest singers of all time
@SelinaKyle24 жыл бұрын
If it makes you feel any better I cry when I listen to most of Elvis songs
@mariaburge18532 жыл бұрын
Elvis never went anywhere without his backup singers. They had to be treated like everyone else or he would cancel the concert
@jacquespicotte88864 жыл бұрын
It took me by surprise, Bre. I thought you knew the lyrics. If there is something a man finds hard to handle, is to see his mama cry. The heaviness of the tears of sorrow in the cycle of oppression and persecution carries their salt of misery to the open wounds of aching hearts. But joyful and happy tears bring forth from deep within the lightness of freed souls. There is a time to weep and a time to mourn, a time to laugh and a time to celebrate. Let us choose now the time to celebrate the stardom of Elvis Presley still shining in our lives.
@cnatview4 жыл бұрын
Bre, thank you so much for your reaction to this song. I think I have watched just about every reactor that has reacted to this song and I cry every time. I have learned so much since I started watching reactions to songs. This song especially has taught me a lot. I grew up in Northern NY in a small town that had no people of color as I grew up so anything that I "understood" about another culture was from what I read in books or in newspapers. I "understood" about racism and I "understood" that people of color were treated differently. But I never UNDERSTOOD it all until I started listening to people of color do reactions to this song. I never fully "understood" their tears and sorrow....until now and it saddens me so. Take care sweetie.... Be well and safe. Peace.
@erikasteck23954 жыл бұрын
💜
@eze86083 жыл бұрын
❤️
@StephenMarkTurner4 жыл бұрын
I was about 14 when that came out, it seems even stronger today to me than back then.
@roydurham67934 жыл бұрын
I’m a white male 57 years old and I remember listening to this song as a child. I have always loved it and most of Elvis’s songs. My mom loved Elvis too. In fact when she died we had Elvis songs playing in the chapel.
@theresareynolds31332 жыл бұрын
Elvis was told not to record this song because it could damage his career, but he basically said someone needs to bring their plight to light, and he did it and it was a huge hit. The song is from a movie called Change of Habit, he played a Catholic Priest and Mary Tyler played a nun. He grew up in the ghetto of Tupelo, Mississippi
@stevenhopkins28874 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite Elvis song...Unfortunately, it still rings true today...God change this world!!
@Foreverbre934 жыл бұрын
Yes it unfortunately does😢
@elvismanrocks2 жыл бұрын
🤔The cycle repeats itself that's the right words! ✌
@kenjonathan94352 жыл бұрын
He is the king to me foever~from taiwan
@jacjuet14644 жыл бұрын
Alittle bit of caring each day! Does alot of everything tomorrow...when a person who is down and out...can get just alittle bit of Hope and caring from someone..you start to see there spirit change. Sad song..but a song that Elvis felt in his heart to sing. God bless you BRE ..your an Angel..
@gregclark30634 жыл бұрын
I dont know how you can listen to this and not feel something. Or give it a thumbs down. Strong powerful song and an honest reaction from you. for anyone to claim Elvis was racist, you have zero idea what you're talking about. He loved and respected black people. When Elvis returned to live performing in 1969 he invited Fats Domino to the press conference and introduced him as his friend and one of the greatest artists ever.
@johncline30332 жыл бұрын
I'm 62 and have heard this song since it first came out, and it still brings a tear to my eye.
@DFox-ud3gx2 жыл бұрын
Elvis Aaron Presley was a deep spiritual person his love for life and his love to sing the truth is a legend of America spiritual and soul like no other on Earth and there's only one Elvis Presley voice many tried to duplicate it and my eyes they can't hold a candle to Elvis. I just wished that he never lived his life style he was chasing. Elvis Aaron Presley the King of Rock n Roll and the spiritual music of the Lord that he's so was fond of. I love listening to Elvis and the Getto was one of my deepest favorites 🌎
@MichaelHernandez-u1e5 ай бұрын
He didn’t write this song. But man, he can still make you feel the story in a live performance that you got from the 45.
@colmflaherty39634 жыл бұрын
You're a lovely lady, Thanks for your reaction. Yes possibly the single version is better.
@angelanetherton82402 жыл бұрын
I cried my eyes out too darling!! It’s a beautiful song done by an awesome soul!! Elvis is King!!
@greylady124 жыл бұрын
". . . Which is why I will fight tooth and nail for my children." You made me tear up. Blessings to you and your kids.
@maranathacomelord71154 жыл бұрын
My dear sweet lady. I love your passion and ability to cry. I have faith that the ghetto will be a thing of the past very soon. Great things are coming. I was born in 1959 so I grew up listening to this voice. I have wonderful news for you. Please look up Pastor Bob Joyce on KZbin and listen to his music. There is only one voice like that. I found him a few months ago. I NEVER believed Elvis was dead. After finding Pastor Bob this summer I am convinced it is him. He's 85 now and in very good shape. If you are in doubt after listening to him just read the comments on his videos. He was a secret agent back in the 70s. 4 men jumped on stage in 1974 and tried to kill him. They were men he was investigating from what I've been able to find out. It got worse for him and his "secret" life was exposed so he had to go into the Witness protection Program. He hated the lime light and the costumes but was forced into it by the illuminati music industry. It was his ticket OUT! He gave up everything to serve the Lord. God bless you and I hope finding him will bless yo too sweetie.
@wicketuma4442 жыл бұрын
And so it goes. It hits me harder today. I've been listening to this song for decades and cry everytime!
@melyndakaario28604 жыл бұрын
I think your beautiful sister God bless you I loved Elvis since I was a little girl in to see such a beautiful young woman enjoying my ear of music it just warms my heart especially in the day and times that were in God bless you darling
@ajsmith52954 жыл бұрын
I really wish more of our people listen to Elvis realised realise the truth of this man and listen to his music and the pure soul
@michellejackson66793 жыл бұрын
I just paused this before watching ur reaction... I will be amazed if you don't cry... I cry and I wasn't born in the Ghetto... but Elvis sings this song with so much feeling... because he did grow up basically in the ghetto. the feeling resonates through his voice... and kudos do Mac Davis... he wrote this song.
@nancydavis6042 жыл бұрын
I watched you and I could see how that touched you. I wish I could have been there to hug you. And you said the cycle just repeats itself and I truly don’t understand why. God Bless you. 🌹😢❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼🌻❤️🙏🏼🌻 from Oklahoma
@sandyleewhite4 жыл бұрын
I love watching our younger generation, fall in love with Elvis 💟💟💟
@Foreverbre934 жыл бұрын
💕 me too! He was such a treat!
@jackcade683 жыл бұрын
My grandmother was a huge Elvis fan. Not so much for his rock n roll but his gospel albums. This reminds me of that music.
@shaneferris67423 жыл бұрын
I'm a white guy living in Australia, And it touches my soul. Powerful stuff.
@shellytarbet36773 жыл бұрын
Rest easy Mac Davis. Your words, your thoughts. your song has and will continue to touch so many. If there are pearly gates and a St. Peter and a question is asked did you judge as you would be judge you can answer yes. If asked did you leave those younger and less wiser than you with a message.. you can answer yes. If asked did you touch the hearts of those who have listened to you, to love one another as you have been loved.. answer yes again. Rest easy your work on earth is done.
@stevedahlberg86802 жыл бұрын
One of us got the news of the assassination of dr. King, he was filming a movie and I had to stop production on the set for the day because Elvis went into a back room and curled up in a ball and cried for hours. He did actually give a shit. Shout out to you oh, that was a great reaction and take care of your kids of course. I'm glad I came across this.
@tomlennie85384 жыл бұрын
Elvis should be a history lesson taught in conjunction of black history. He was a humanitarian. shown through his acts of kindness and his personality! I think its great that his music stays relavent through the generations. Im 64 and to think that people from my parents generation tried destroy R & R in its infancy and taking Elvis with it. I remember watching the Ed Sullivan Show as a kid and Elvis was not allowed to be shown from the waist down because of his gyrations. Hence he got a nickname of Elvis the Pelvis. The year I was born, Heartbreak Hotel hit # 1 on the charts in 1956!
@minnidrake85164 жыл бұрын
As true today Elvis has an amazing voice no one like him
@Elvis-554 жыл бұрын
I love your reaction that's why elvis will forever be the King he still manages to touch people's hearts even 43 years after his death
@jrh11184 жыл бұрын
If you haven’t, please do “If I Can Dream” from the 1968 tv special. You’ll be blown away!
@Foreverbre934 жыл бұрын
It's on the Elvis playlist please feel free to check it out🤗
@margaretjones4782 жыл бұрын
The King
@connieleighton43754 жыл бұрын
Stupid phone ! My favorite Elvis song is Kentucky Rain (studio version) it came out about the same time as this one and is a great song I think you'll really like it. Thx hun for sharing, I love someone who's not afraid to show how they feel great job...♡
@descendantoffools97674 жыл бұрын
Great song, written by country music star Eddie Rabbitt.
@DawnDriggers9274 жыл бұрын
My Way by Elvis is my favorite song, then In the ghetto, Kentucky Rain and Viva Las Vegas but honestly I LOVE all of Elvis's songs
@Chunky-As-Charged864 жыл бұрын
Kentucky rain is one of my favorites too!!
@onlyweknow22 жыл бұрын
One of the very very few song's on the radio that makes me stop what I'm doing and really listen to it.
@LittleSuzi864 жыл бұрын
Yes, he was a beautiful man inside where it counts&matters!!!💗💖😪 Ty for doing this reaction video🌞
@jimirayo4 жыл бұрын
I've heard this song for 50 years now and to this day..... it still makes my eyes well up.
@addjen19724 жыл бұрын
Don’t feel badly for crying. I’ve been listening to this for 50 years and I still cry. Elvis was such a good man. The plight of poor people always touched him.
@DebbieHerbert4 жыл бұрын
The song made me cry as a child . . . and nothing's changed. Elvis forever.
@paulaelves51793 жыл бұрын
i have watched so so many same elvis program...you are the only one that got the cycle goes on,,never once did elvis mention,race,creed,religion,but you nailed it,even back then,everyone/state/country had poverty,ghetto was poor in america,i,m sure everywhere in the world had a name for ghetto,elvis grew up in poverty,and he made a BIG impact and statement on our future ppl xxxx
@marnernordendal39272 жыл бұрын
Thank you for playing Elvis Presley love It 🤩😍🤩
@Shaneodell352 жыл бұрын
It touched your soul because your soul is beautiful!
@ashleymagdalene4 жыл бұрын
Written by Country music singer-songwriter, Mac Davis. He wrote other phenomenal songs for Elvis, too.
@sergeantcalmdown Жыл бұрын
Finally a GENUINE emotional reaction. I could feel it with your facial expressions and words.
@charlywalker15404 жыл бұрын
Elvis the king 🧡 un saluto dalla italia👋
@AngelRodriguezFritoLay4 жыл бұрын
Yes. A beautiful and courageous soul. Thanks for sharing
@moongoddess85684 жыл бұрын
That was 1969, and here we still are today. 😢 Keep fighting for your children, mama. 🙏 Fun fact...that was Ms. Cissy Houston singing background, front center.
@barbaramelville69402 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@connieleighton43754 жыл бұрын
This is my second favorite Elvis song
@TheBohemianAngels4 жыл бұрын
Mac Davis wrote about it. Elvis sung about it. And 50 plus years later, Chicago mothers still cry about it.
@mrsg.92244 жыл бұрын
God Bless Elvis & all of us! I love Elvis
@puckhead634 жыл бұрын
Great reaction .... just subscribed so not sure what you’ve done but Elvis was the King for a reason. He recorded this in 1968 when racial tensions were high but he grew up dirt poor , grew up in a black neighborhood, attended black churches.... how the rumors started he was racist is beyond me . If you haven’t listened try If I can dream You gave me a mountain 73 or 77 My way What now my love Unchained melody How great thou art Crawfish Suspicious minds
@bopoulsen40304 жыл бұрын
You have to listen, to the album song. In the getto..
@gregjarnigan14 жыл бұрын
Elvis still speaks to us today... #Truth
@leahbackman76694 жыл бұрын
Loved your reaction Bre. You seem like such a compassionet person. That was a great song by Elvis. He had such compassion too as he grew up dirt poor hunting squirrels to eat and didn't even have shoes for a long time. Check out "If I could dream" his tribute to MLKs and Bobby Kennedy. He was so upset at their assainations. Do the one of him in the white suit. Incredible! Take care
@CherokeeBird2 жыл бұрын
It is impossible for me not to cry. So powerful...
@suzc8624 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite Elvis songs ever. I used to cry all the time when my mum played this when I was a child.
@BeccaxxBoo Жыл бұрын
My God. You are so beautiful. Your spirit is speaking
@janetdurham64454 жыл бұрын
I cried when I heard this in the 70s. Nothing has changed yet.but we can make difference.
@mpec94054 жыл бұрын
Your words you will fight for your children tooth and nail touched me. I wish all parents felt that way, maybe things would change then. God Bless you!
@holmes19782 жыл бұрын
Your listening to the best
@Star-dk8vq2 жыл бұрын
Elvis had that type of voice where you felt every word he sang.
@Foreverbre932 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@gunner44364 жыл бұрын
Elvis presley (i believe) from a 22 years old elvis amazing song please react