ELVIS PRESLEY - "JAILHOUSE ROCK" | (REACTION!!!) | EVEN IN JAIL, ELVIS MAKES HIT RECORDS!!!

[@richardgodwin1082]

Of course he can dance!!! For the first few years of his career tv stations wouldn't show him below the waist because they said he was indecent.

[@ABtheKreator]

Ohhhhh wow 👀👀👀

[@atkinastarling4630]

He wasn't called 'Elvis the Pelvis' without reason. Strong opposition to him, his music, and his 'vulgar' moves drove petitions to keep him off the radio/jukeboxes and driven fr towns.

[@sarahfullerton6894]

That's why he was nicknamed "Elvis the Pelvis"!!

[@angieh5629]

Dating myself but I remember when he was a guest on the Ed Sullivan show. Return to Sender, Marie's the Name, Follow that Dream, Can't Help Falling in Love & Bossa Nova Baby If I Can Dream, Viva Las Vegas, all great songs for you to react to. I had one of those record players that you could carry with you and I'd listen to Elvis on 45's that a coworker of my dad's gave to him for us kids. The way we listen to music has gone through many changes, but it will never stop speaking to our souls.

[@catwhisperer9489]

@@angieh5629: I totally had one of those record players!! Was yours the kind that, when you put a 33 on there, it extendd past the edges of the player? LOL i had that kind---and the little adaptor for 45s was in the lid, and it had blue stripes on top of the lid!! Those were the days!!

[@lisawilliams2406]

This is a quote from Elvis himself: Some people tap their feet, some people snap their fingers, and some people sway back and forth. I just sorta do 'em all together, I guess.

[@ABtheKreator]

Lmao 🤣 facts

[@corinnepmorrison1854]

Amen!!

[@LadyDoe17]

I have a version this quote framed on my dining room wall.

[@theirishslyeyes]

🤣🤣🤣 He's the king my friend! He changed the whole face of music when he came on the scene....one of the true timeless artists that come around once in a lifetime! ❤

[@jeanniewright2554]

It’s all in the hips!!! The knees are just attached!

[@ruthsimon7035]

ELVIS was a natural dancer, and his voice and looks phenomenal!

[@reneevaz7848]

That’s why he’s called the king!

[@lindatyler6396]

Elvis choreographed that dance

[@edithdavis2848]

Elvis was an all round entertainer he could sing any style, act any roll, if given the chance. For years Elvis was censored on TV not allowed to film him below the waist.

[@mikem957]

Michael Jackson got a lot his moves including the toe stance from Elvis. Even sang like Elvis in his early days with the screeching high voice. Not to mention he hired Elvis' road manager Joe Esposito to manage his tours, married Elvis' daughter Lisa Marie, had a pet monkey like Elvis did and named his home Neverland while Elvis' iconic home is Graceland. Michael and the Jackson 5 met Elvis and attended his concert in Lake Tahoe on May 26, 1974. Michael was in awe of him according to his brothers.

[@angelapaden5280]

Michael Jackson studied Elvis videos and incorporated some of his moves in his routine. If you more other Elvis videos you will be able to identify his moves Michael used.

[@mikem957]

@@angelapaden5280 Truth! Not just that, he also copied Elvis' high pitch style of singing. Go listen to Elvis' songs like Jailhouse Rock, One Night, A Big Hunk Of Love, Dixieland Rock, Hard Headed Woman, etc and you will see what I mean. MJ definitely studied Elvis from his moves to his early vocals.

[@HPrice-jy6eo]

Dancer with a passion for Dance of any kind! I'm the mother to a competitive dancer, and as she began her journey into dance. When she first started, just the basics. She loved Micheal Jackson, and wanted so badly to do some of those. Her very smart instructor said, study Elvis first. Over the years she has performed both iconic artists. I screamed out like a fool, when I saw her solo preformed this year, and she went up on her toes! YESSSS!

[@sandraoliveira99]

Thats all true, Elvis was the original badass :))) dancer. MJ even had songs with the same title... Like the songs" Monkey business".and more always said he got inspiration from the great and became greater unfortunatly he would ONLY refere to Elvis to say that he Brock all time records that belonged to Elvis. MJ became great, but Elvis was the MAN the begining and the end, all that came after were great fine and great "imitations" .

[@mikem957]

@@sandraoliveira99 MJ liked Elvis and was a fan, but was also jealous of his iconic following to where he wanted to be as big if not bigger than Elvis.

[@christinemorel696]

Love your reaction to the GOAT Mr Elvis Presley,God bless you young man,☝️👏👊👍👌🕺🎸🎤🎧🥁🔥TCB⚡✌️TLC😇😍🇵🇷🇺🇲♥️🙏

[@RosesTeaAndASD]

Now THIS is music that gets me on the dance floor! You just can't sit still!

[@liloljen1]

That’s his signature move, “Elvis the pelvis”

[@p.j.morris]

he hated that nickname.

[@lisadooleyfisk253]

He was called Elvis the Pelvis for a reason! So glad you liked the song. When we were kids, we actually wore out my dad's Elvis LPs.

[@terrylynnheinrich8777]

Elvis was fire..especially with Ann Margaret in Viva Las Vegas! Those two together just oozed sexuality

[@kathyp1563]

Elvis The Pelvis! His moves were considered vulgar by some. "Don't Be Cruel" is a good song. He performs it on The Ed Sullivan Show. Note that the camera only views him from the waist up, because his gyrations were to scandalous. But just a month later, he is back on performing "Hound Dog" & the camera catches his entire performance. The girls go crazy!

[@karenlkvm]

Wonderful reaction! The Ed Sullivan Show, the top rated variety show, wanted him for the ratings but tried to use camera angles to downplay his moves. Showed him only from the waist up. Didn't want to corrupt American youth! Would love to see your reaction the documentary "Elvis and The Black Community - That Echo Will Never Die"

[@stephaniesasso1560]

Love it❤ Elvis was the King👍 this song is totally 🔥 🔥 RIP EP 😇🙏

[@leahdoerr731]

He was also "drafted", and served our country. Good on him

[@kathifielder1110]

I've watched a lot of reactions and this one's in my top 3 maybe even #1. Very entertaining!! Elvis didn't really dance. He just reacted to how the music made him feel. Where did he learn this? He grew up in a church where moving to the music was a thing for everybody. He slipped into black churches and attended gospel shows. He lived near and in black neighborhoods as a child and loved to watch people singing the blues on their porches and went to black house parties to see them dance. When he moved to Memphis at the age of 13, he loved to go to Beale Street which was a hub for R & B clubs. Nothing was ever choreographed for his stage shows. The band had to be alert because Elvis was very spontaneous, and he didn't even know what he'd be doing from one minute to the next.

[@TakersMissy]

Yes to all that - and I believe he himself did the group choreography for this big dance segment! The GOAT of popular music (...and, IMHO, in looks and charm!! 😍 🥰💖 💘 💝)

[@tammybunnell1161]

Elvis was everything

[@LuvPotter]

Elvis the Pelvis... dangerous hips 😊

[@davidharrison1523]

Elvis became an almost overnight sensation, because he danced. If you watch the documentary Elvis & The Black Community Part 1, your will see Elvis around 1954 when he first performed, & for the first time, a singer danced while singing. That had never happened before. Singers stood still & sang, but Elvis used to say, if he couldn’t move, he couldn’t sing. Parents said it was vulgar & indecent so when he was televised, he was censored from the waist down, & only filmed from the waist up. It was incredibly frustrating for him, but he refused to perform standing still as he sang. Your Reactions to Elvis are always entertaining.

[@lisawilliams2406]

Elvis the Pelvis!!! Elvis could move! And it was natural to him.

[@Jay-nt9py]

I will never get tired of watching this.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dianemiller7705]

Hahaha His dance moves are why he was called Elvis the pelvis

[@CHICHI-hi2pn]

Elvis was and is the GOAT. He can do any type of music, rock, country, gospel, etc. You need to watch Make the World Go Away live in Vegas. Although this is a more country genre, everything he did was great.

[@naomiwarner7117]

OMG, he poured his heart into that song!!!!

[@gemini25x2]

Loved the reaction! One of my favorites to watch, Elvis - Polk Salad Annie Live

[@MrAlanfalk73]

Elvis had several hits in 57, including Jailhouse rock, one song of his took over the number 1 slot after another, and for over half the year he had a number 1 single on billboard 100 !!

[@dawnhall8432]

Elvis the pelvis. He was incredible and I was so in love with him when I was a tween.😊😅😊

[@sandraoliveira99]

Crazy knees and crazy hips.... and yes MJ was very inspired by Elvis.... a lot more than he ever admited. Love Elvis and MJ

[@hazelanglin5907]

Elvis was a brilliant dancer.

[@debbers]

I can't wait for you to react to "Love Me Tender"! Great reaction AB!

[@sallychase1564]

And you Just learned Listening to and watching Elvis makes you wanna dance! Get up and move!!!

[@toodlescae]

Where do you think MJ learned some of his moves? LOL He was around the same age I was watching Elvis perform in movies, on tv and at concerts. If you find the right video of Elvis performing Hound Dog you'll see where MJ got the idea to perfect that pop up on his toes move from. Credit to MJ for taking that move, perfecting it and making it even better. Check out Suspicious Minds and Polk Salad Annie live in Vegas 1970 for more Elvis moves.

[@demetricedavis4223]

James Brown

[@toodlescae]

@@demetricedavis4223 Him too. Elvis developed his moves from watching others then MJ did the same and now others are developing their styles from watching MJ

[@jzekas21]

Oh Elvis can dance! Suspicious Minds live performance is a must!!

[@reneebush2399]

The Vegas one? For sure!! Edit- Secretary isn’t ready for that one though. Lol. Or the Vegas Love me Tender. Lol.

[@catwhisperer9489]

@Jennifer Zekas : Is this the one you want him to watch---because the one from "Aloha from Hawaii", he doesn't dance as much, when he sings this.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/imLKZqeMfL-bnM0

[@jzekas21]

@@catwhisperer9489 it was the Vegas show I believe

[@carolhayar3037]

@@catwhisperer9489 it's said that he toned it down for Hawaii because it would be seen in some countries where his movements would not be allowed

[@catwhisperer9489]

@@carolhayar3037 : Oh, okay---cool---thanks for the info!! 😊

[@shannoncooper8632]

Elvis the pelvis, the man is everything

[@maryblaylock3219]

This reaction is too cool!! lol Elvis is the whole package!! Much love, Elvis!!!

[@Maple837]

Absolutely Loved this Reaction 🤣🤣. Smiles all around..

[@janemcginnis-glynn9234]

My oldest sister was at University of Tennessee (pharmacy) in Memphis in the late fifties. On day she saw Elvis out & about and was hysterical telling us about it.

[@earlenejohnson2327]

His dancing was important to everyone.

[@sunnycrocker6016]

Thank for your dancing rections really love it✌️😍🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@dawnmanzetti1633]

Elvis was born dancing & singing. Great to see you bust out your inner Elvis 😊

[@MrMjshep]

Love Me Tender is my favorite Elvis song

[@missd9785]

Would only show Elvis from the waist up on tv back in the day. AKA Elvis the Pelvis.

[@rhondabaker1064]

You are so funny! His dancing is why they called him “Elvis the Pelvis”

[@josephmastando358]

TO SEE ELVIS DANCING IN OTHER SONGS. 1) SUSPICIOUS MINDS LIVE IN VEGAS 1970 2) COME ON EVERYBODY FROM MOVIE VIVA LAS VEGAS 3) BOSSA NOVA FROM MOVIE FUN IN ACAPULCO 4) TROUBLE FROM THE MOVIE KING CREOLE 5) POLK SALAD ANNIE LIVE IN VEGAS IN 1970 THIS IS A GOOD START. LOVE YOUR REACTIONS KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK PEACE AND LOVE FROM JOEY FROM THE BRONX

[@ikewp901]

A great reaction, you should definitely do Suspicious Minds and Polk Salad Annie, both from Vegas 1970

[@tommyewest6019]

I love Elvis

[@lorisutton5267]

Hi sweetheart, this is my first time watching you react to Elvis and I love your reaction. Elvis did everything before anybody did anything. He is not only the greatest entertainer to ever live, but the most humane person. Elvis always said I just do what I feel and he went through a lot of hell to get past all the haters who thought he was vulgar with his moves. He could sing any kind of music, in all Hall of Fame s

[@jessicacifelli5496]

Hi AB! This is one of my favorite "oldies"! Others include Love Me Tender, Blue Suede Shoes, Can't Help Falling in Love with You, Heartbreak Hotel, Hound Dog, and Soldier Boy. Some are faster, some are slower. If you've ever seen the movie, Forrest Gump, you'll see where Elvis gets some of his moves lol. Elvis is like the world's first Rock Star!

[@matthewnelson7531]

Awesome reaction bro 👍👍 Elvis just had it all, on and off the stage, He had everything that an entertainer, performer, and Artist could possibly have and be to this day👍

[@brandymccord9528]

I love Elvis! All of his songs are great but suspicious minds is one of my favorite. Viva las Vegas is another great one. Elvis impersonators are a whole rabbit hole to go into, they have massive competitions nationwide for them.

[@R.POWELL]

I 💗 your reactions!! You're funny and entertaining- keep up the great work !! 👍

[@brendapendlebury7333]

Elvis had everything from head to toe , Elvis did everything first from the dance steps to shaking untouchable unique beautiful Elvis 👑👑

[@ABtheKreator]

🔥🔥🔥

[@arroncample9670]

Before Elvis There Was No Teenage Market . This One Man Alone Changed All That . Here In The UK And Throughout The World . The Rest Followed .

[@benniemaine1790]

Family and friends tells of him going to the black churches to sing in the choir. He loved the soul of gospel music. Look up his bio.

[@lindasherrill2193]

He went to an evangelical (holy roller church) in Tupelo where they danced in the Holy Ghost. No lie...this was his dancing beginnings.

[@brendapendlebury7333]

Elvis himself said he sang a mixture Gospel country blues. Elvis is and will always be the greatest superstar that will never go out magnificent untouchable unique Mr Elvis Aaron presley forever 👑👑

[@christyinthecarolinas]

You don't understand how when I was a little girl I was obsessed with Elvis! I'm talking OBSESSEDDDDDDD. 😂

[@reneevaz7848]

He’s not called THE KING for nothing! He will always be the king. No one will ever be greater.

[@angelagoodwin5758]

Elvis was considered "vulgar" for his dance moves in the puritanical 1950s. He wasn't trying to be sexual, but his moves made teen girls swoon all over the world!

[@Info_curious2024]

Elvis = kings of swing

[@bowalt4796]

Bossa Nova Baby

[@dagmar.6954]

Elvis is one of the best singers that has ever lived. He was also a fabulous entertainer. There is a reason he is called "The King". He had a great voice & could sing anything whether it was ballads, gospel or rock. He also acted in quite a few movies with great songs. "Jailhouse Rock" is considered one of the best (this is one of the first music videos). But I enjoy a lot of his other movies even though some consider them a bit corny.

[@andreadeamon6419]

I loved gi blues. I still watch the video for wooden heart on KZbin

[@dagmar.6954]

@@andreadeamon6419 I have quite a few of his movies & love G.I. Blues.

[@andreadeamon6419]

@Dagmar S. my 28 year old daughter had love me tender lyrics tattooed on her arm. He was big at our house

[@corinnepmorrison1854]

@@andreadeamon6419 Great soundtrack!! “King Creole”...the song “Trouble”... The movie was based on Harold Robbin’s novel, “A Stone for Danny Fisher”...

[@strangeworldsunlimited712]

The "Jailhouse Rock" music video is actually from the movie of the same name, one of the first movies Elvis ever made.

[@colmflaherty3963]

Thanks, man you're a great character.😀 You should see his 1968 version too. Yes, it entered No 1 in 1957.

[@ABtheKreator]

Oh wow ok and thank you 🙏🏾

[@geramyballard4707]

AB you crazy but in a good way, as always your reactions are 🔥🔥🔥. Elvis was before my time, he died almost a year before (correction, after) I was born but yes he was a dancer. My parents song was by him, “Can’t Help Falling In Love”. Add that to your list.

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

This is from an Elvis movie. He didn't like their choreography for the song, so he did the choreography himself.

[@jamespauldelashmit2173]

Just funning AB!!! I have always Loved watching and listening to ELVIS!!!

[@shirleycarr5387]

Elvis starred in 31 movies.jailhouse rock is a real good movie. Arsenio,hall said Elvis was black from the waist down.

[@corinnepmorrison1854]

Listen to “Let’s Have a Party”...from his movie, “Loving You”...❤️

[@kathifielder1110]

I'd love to see you react to this in which Elvis is singing the song: Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson (I got a feeling in my body) (3:36). Just as Elvis was influenced by many people who came before him, he was also an influence on others. Michael Jackson choreographed, practiced and perfected some of Elvis's moves.

[@dollygirl6487]

Suspicious Mind from Live in Vegas 1970 and What Now My Love from Aloha from Hawaii

[@carlenegreenlee3902]

yep, "swivel hips" has got the moves, brother man. I love your responses, you were the first person I ever saw/heard doing a response, that was to The Righteous Brothers, 'You've Lost That Loving Feeling'. Now, this 74-year-old Hipster digs this new genre, and you.

[@marystanton5299]

I watch his movie every year.

[@betsy1947]

My favorite reaction of ALL. TIME.! LOL!

[@RubyGB]

Want to see Elvis interact with his fans? Watch the 1970 live version of Love Me Tender.

[@jenfine]

My mom is 80. She was a teen when Elvis showed up on the scene and she’s still the biggest Elvis fan. She even watched Lisa Marie’s funeral online last week out of respect to Elvis.

[@donaldkersey9416]

Yep he danced also a black belt he lives to this very day

[@p.j.morris]

When God created my friend Elvis he was just showing off. I can't tell you how much i love and miss him, there is not a day that goes by that i don't think of him and all the memories we made in 10 short years, his death knocked the wind out of me i have never been the same since, Elvis was the big brother i never had. He is also my guardian angel. Graceland is my go to place when it get's to hard to live w/o my friend i go there and walk around and remember Elvis and all the beautiful times we had together. He was the only person in my life that understood me and cared about my feelings and opinions. What it comes down to is we both needed a true friend and we were that for each other. Awesome reaction love to you from the one and only Memphis Tn. I called him Sexy Jello because of the way he shook his legs. He got a big kick out of it.

[@konstancemoore4883]

Remember the times!! He was SCANDALOUS!!!

[@LeaC816]

You never fail to make me smile with these reactions, AB!! 😁👍🏻

[@luis6633]

Your impression of Elvis is spot on!!!!!

[@karentrupp3746]

He was called Elvis the pelvis in the early years

[@lindapowers8592]

Elvis choreography also. Dance Singer- Gospel, Blues, R n Roll, Country, Pop and more. Pianist Guitarist Songwriter 3 time Grammy AwArd winner. Actor

[@ChefBarb58]

YOUR SO CUTE YOUR TELLING WHO THERE TO GO CHANGE THIER SHIRT 😊😊😊AND YOU HAVE TO WATCH IT BACK AND SEEE HOW YOU GOT OUT OF BREATH WITH JOY.❤ I JUST LOVE WATCHING YOUR ENJOYMENT OF ELVIS.. YES WE ALL DO..

[@megan22004]

He did all his own moves and taught everyone else how to follow him.

[@neamhcridhe6475]

fun fact, but not true that i know of, as in origin of the knee move. in the movie forest gump, young forest wore braces on his legs and "elvis" stayed at the house forest lived in. forest would do the knee thing and it became elvis's signature move and young forest saw elvis do the knee thing on tv and recognized it. my grandma loves elvis so much, so i grew up with all of his music and another thing i thought was unique and awesome. he does the same toe stand that MJ does, which just goes to show that music speaks to the soul of many people all around the world and they will adapt it into their own music/art

[@OklahomaVOCFB]

The King.

[@yeswe3939]

Elvis choreographed this whole production himself!

[@carolhayar3037]

Alex Romero, a dancer and choreographer was assigned by MGM production executive Pandro S. Berman to work on Elvis' dancing for the movie "Jailhouse Rock” and also worked with Presley on three other films; dancing great Gene Kelly was on set as an observer while the scene was being filmed & was helped by dancer Russ Tamblyn, who worked with Presley on his leg movement. Due to an oversight by MGM production executive Pandro Berman, Romero received no screen credit for his work. Berman sent Romero a letter of apology that was published in Variety Magazine. (info from various sources)

[@jamespauldelashmit2173]

AB, did you know that of All the songs Elvis recorded....the only ones he received Awards for was GOSPEL!!!

[@randipearson4930]

People said bad things about Elvis .. wasn’t allowed to shake his hips on TV so when he did they only showed him fm waist up !! Secretary knows what’s up !! Lol 😂oh lawdy Presley Juice !! I’m dying 😂

[@ingereriksson2884]

Elvis was THE KING, then came DIMASH. 💕💕💕

[@minneyruth]

You said " where can I get a jailhouse rock knee " 🤣🤣💀

[@ABtheKreator]

Lmao 🤣 just wondering

[@patriciacullen7328]

ELVIS THE PELVIS

[@edithdavis2848]

Loved your reaction. He danced in alot of his shows but this was the best.

[@islandgreenstrong]

WOOT WOOT!! You need to start at the beginning with Elvis...and there are soooooooooooooooo many great songs...you'll have content for years!! lol Here's a start... Blue Moon Of Kentucky - 1954 Good Rockin' Tonight - 1954 Heartbreak Hotel - 1956 I Want You, I Need You, I Love You - 1956 Hound Dog - 1956 Don't Be Cruel - 1956 Blue Suede Shoes - 1956 Lawdy, Miss Clawdy - 1956 That's a good start!! lol

[@ABtheKreator]

Oh wow ok! Thanks for the list Island

[@islandgreenstrong]

@@ABtheKreator It's Dawne, like the sunrise, but with a silent "e". lol You did great with picking this song...this was from Elvis' third movie, also titled "Jailhouse Rock". His first movie was "Love Me Tender", a cowboy movie and he sings and dances...and the best song in that movie is of course called "Love Me Tender". It'll make your heart melt.

[@daleb1279]

Elvis could move like no one else. That's why he earned the nickname Elvis the Pelvis. Banned on early TV from showing his gyrations because they were considered too obscene. Michael Jackson was definitely influenced by Elvis and so obsessed with him that he married Elvis' daugher Lisa Marie after all!

[@elizabethgould6122]

FIRE 🔥🔥 and love your reaction.had me rolling on the floor 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂🤣

[@kellyfrost-cook4932]

They didn’t call him Elvis the pelvis for nothin. They would only film him waist up. And yes his dancing was huge influence on Michael Jackson.His gospel is outstanding.

[@susanpace3672]

Listen to his blue moon over Kentucky. My favorite version of the song.

[@patricktobin7033]

You gotta remember, everything has been done before, and Elvis was one of the first to do it all.👌😎