Not only is it his greatest performance of his career, it may just be the greatest message performance by any performer ever! He poured every inch of soul he had into that performance. At the end he was so out of breath from the raw emotion that he expressed crying out for peace, love, equality, and brotherhood. I get chills every time I hear this song. It's just untouchable.✌️
@cabanaboy64512 жыл бұрын
💯 agree
@soccergirls1122 жыл бұрын
Yes. Me too.. I watch it everyday.
@tonywilson5896 Жыл бұрын
AGREED !!!
@Dorakaz12 жыл бұрын
Martin Luther King said " I have a dream..." .That song is a tribute to him , who was assassinated in Memphis, Elvis's hometown.
@BHOPNATIONTV2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that information Theodora. We can always count on our family to keep us informed.
@juva4146 Жыл бұрын
Wow
@johnfleming6236Ай бұрын
Don’t get this twisted! This was a tribute to RFK who was assassinated also after MLK with words from speeches that were written by both. Elvis was very close friends with the Kennedys especially Robert was about to be the next President!
@db909902 жыл бұрын
His tribute to MLK, he cried like a baby about MLK, he admired and respected him so much
@maureenmccarthy42042 жыл бұрын
And Robert f Kennedy
@russjohnson24782 жыл бұрын
Elvis recorded this during the filming in June of 1968, of what would later be known as the “68 Comeback Special”. Dr King was killed earlier that year, and RLK a couple weeks prior to the filming. Elvis was really upset with Dr Kings death. Elvis would often recite Dr Kings speeches to his friends. The director of the comeback special asked the writers to talk to Elvis about what was on his mind, and write a song to relay his feelings. This is the result. Elvis meant every word of that song. After that, he said that he wouldn’t record a song he didn’t believe in. The only time Elvis sang this song live was during the making of this special.
@MattiesReactionsMore2 жыл бұрын
Wow interesting. Thank you for this feedback. I really appreciate you ❤
@terrypatelski4594 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely Fact.. No one was going to tell him what to sing , He couldn't believe what was happening in our world with the death of MLK and RK . Never sang this live ever again .
@christianbelena Жыл бұрын
If I Can Dream was written by W. Earl Brown as a request by Elvis in response to the assassinations of MLK and Robert Kennedy, in 1968. Producer Steve Binder says that Elvis passed out after the 5th take because of the emotion he put into the song. The song was released as a single - b/w Edge of Reality - peaking at #12 on Billboard. The Comeback Special was filmed between June 24-30, 1968 and released in NBC-TV on December 4, 1968
@sherylmcclure4002 жыл бұрын
This is elvis's favorite song because he really did believe in those words and his manager said don't do message songs it will ruin your career but Elvis kicked out his manager and everyone and recorded this song and in the ghetto and Kentucky rain and suspicious minds and said from now on I will only do songs that mean something to me and he did
@MattiesReactionsMore2 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks for the information. I'm learning more, and more each day. Really appreciate you, and the information!!!
@handsome-brute26662 жыл бұрын
@@MattiesReactionsMore Robert Kennedy had just been killed right before they filmed this..so he was doubly sad and emotional
@jaward51 Жыл бұрын
Elvis loved everyone. Grew up with both white and black gospel. What an amazing upbringing.
@mckenzieneff3335 Жыл бұрын
We need Elvis's dream to come true right now!!!! Hater's get over your-selves!!!! It can be a better world!!!!!!!
@MattiesReactionsMore Жыл бұрын
AMEN 🙏
@bradhuskers2 жыл бұрын
Elvis presley possessed a chameleon voice that changed multiple times in his very very short life and career. His soul depth and diversity remain unmatched. It's his critically acclaimed recordings in multiple genres of music, that define his artistry. An iconic artist, the likes of which may never be seen again.
@JohnGrove310 Жыл бұрын
I appreciated the fact you didn't stop the song 100 times and mess up the flow .. you sat patiently through it all, we saw your reactions and after the song gave your input. Well done 👍
@marionerbe3223 Жыл бұрын
A message to all of us! Then and now. Unity🇺🇸 God is amazing!!!❤
@sandyleewhite2 жыл бұрын
Elvis is one of the most recognized & famous people in music history, & no doubt, one of the most talented, however his heart & love for humanity, is his true legacy 💗💜 I wish with every fiber of my being, that his dream would come true right now!!! 💗💜 RIP **Martin Luther King** RIP **Robert Kennedy** RIP **Elvis Presley** 💗💜 3 amazing men, who tried to change the world for the better, in their own unique ways 💗 ****GREAT REACTION GUYS**** 💗
@ruthanncrandall39782 жыл бұрын
❤️Elvis❤️
@marilynmosley15642 жыл бұрын
Always & Forever the One & Only, “ Elvis “!!! It was a tribute to Martin Luther King..
@constanzadelpilarjimenezdu67672 жыл бұрын
I read that he was supposed to end the special with a Christmas song, but instead, he decides to sing If I can dream in honor of Martin Luther King, who had been murdered months before the show aired
@williamwilson92832 жыл бұрын
Elvis was the original and no one will ever have the presence or persona that he had, and he had it all . Great reaction from both of you, love it !!!
@sandbach7195 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@ppresley92082 жыл бұрын
Thanks for appreciating Elvis ... he was a very special man !
@marnernordendal39272 жыл бұрын
Hej thenks for playing Elvis Presley love It 🤩😍🤩🤩😍
@brendahurst8229 Жыл бұрын
Amen
@user-ma8ni8fe8st82 жыл бұрын
THAT WAS A GREAT MESSAGE SONG AND A GREAT REACTION, MY FRIENDS! 👍 YOU'RE RIGHT...ELVIS WILL ALWAYS BE THE KING! 🤴
@MattiesReactionsMore2 жыл бұрын
❤
@billyestes57472 жыл бұрын
Elvis was a beautiful man, RIP Elvis
@silviasantos83892 жыл бұрын
VC QUER DIZER LINDO NE SUA BELEZA E PERFEITA .MARAVILHOSO
@laurie-lionessnotaewe59022 жыл бұрын
He looked like a dream singing about a dream, y’all! Such a beautiful, beautiful man. He can make you feel lyrics like no other. There will never be another one like him.
@shirleycarr53872 жыл бұрын
Beautiful.
@MattiesReactionsMore2 жыл бұрын
And so are you Shirley. Thank you so much 💓
@susancrouthamel7602 жыл бұрын
I have listened to Elvis since 1956. I never got to meet Elvis but became friends with Charlie Hodge his confidant and best friend for years after Elvis died n told me many stories about Elvis. Elvis liked the white suit but on his own went to the men's store to get the red scarf to wear to represent the blood that was shed for MLK
@frankhuggins9856 Жыл бұрын
The Great Family to be with
@dennisdesmarais3778 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic song.
@lorisutton52672 жыл бұрын
Hey guys I love your Elvis reactions, everyone loves the suit, and I think a good name for you guys is Mattie and Mate. Your right he will always be the king. God bless you both. TCb 1935🤺🤺🤺🤺🤺🤺⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡💯🙏🙏🙏🙏
@pauldark30442 жыл бұрын
Great you going through the amazing music of Elvis, keep on the good work
@MattiesReactionsMore2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Paul. I appreciate you !!
@warrendelay2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff!! Thank you!!
@MattiesReactionsMore2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Warren ❤
@markphillips4802 жыл бұрын
They were the best concerts that was actually a Christmas special after Martin Luther King Jr. JFK and Robert Kennedy Junior got assassinated he had to sing The song to bring people together once again because there was so much violence and hate and tribulations he was trying to bring people back together with Love through music
@sylviawhitfield83722 жыл бұрын
That suit! He looks like a country preacher in a frock coat! Just like a courtly old time southern gentleman. Look at the way the sleeve is cut to the exact measurement of his arm. And it's cut to fit every measurement of his body. I've never seen anything like it. And then add to that his physique, gorgeous head of hair, pale blue eyes with droopy thick lashes. Cut it out! He reminds me of the statue of David by Michaelangelo right?
@LeeSmith-fl8wgАй бұрын
Loved your reaction, the world needs to hear this everyday 🤗 i read recently that the guy that made his suit said that the red tie was to symbolize the blood of the men who had died in Vietnam, ✌️
@Mehwei Жыл бұрын
“Looking casket sharp in that suit”, that’s pretty good
@cindyphifer9702 жыл бұрын
It's called If I can Dream, not if I can sing. My man Elvis beautiful inside and out
@BHOPNATIONTV2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Cindy.
@CD318 Жыл бұрын
Goosebumps!!
@ruthanncrandall39782 жыл бұрын
Elvis was saddened by the death of MLK
@fuzzamajumula2 жыл бұрын
I like Mattie and UNC! 👍
@mauriciocardoso77169 ай бұрын
Amazing!!! 👏👏👏
@marnernordendal39272 жыл бұрын
Your sooo good thank you 🥰
@holmes1978 Жыл бұрын
You witnessed the Greatest Ever of Excellence !
@kimberlystankiewicz79612 жыл бұрын
I had seen a video about the clothes Elvis wore in the 68 Comeback Special and there is a meaning behind the red scarf around Elvis's neck. A red scarf was chosen because of all the blood that was shed and for all the soldiers during the Vietnam War. Elvis loved the idea that it represented that. Also when Elvis recorded this song, the recording studio was dark,no light at all. When Elvis was done singing this song, they couldn't find him until the lights came back on and he was laying on the floor in the corner and crying. That was the only take of that song. He done it perfectly.
@MattiesReactionsMore2 жыл бұрын
Wow I really enjoyed reading this. Thank you so much for the knowledge. I appreciate this ❤
@bradhuskers2 жыл бұрын
The thing about elvis presley was his soul depth and diversity. He's a true chameleon. The 1954 elvis presley was a young dynamite punk rocker, screaming "shake rattle and roll" like a cat on fire His initial sound at sun studio in Memphis, was LITERALLY the progressive fusion of white country and bluegrass with black blues. Those critically acclaimed recordings are REVELATORY and innovative. Then, he explodes onto the national scene with tons of critically acclaimed recordings. Then, he gets out of the army and branched out into multiple genres of music, with even more critical acclaim. Then comes the raw soul of his late 60's recordings. Then the Nashville sessions of the early 70's. The man was a unique incomparable and iconic artist, the likes of which may never be seen again.
@DarkSkies72 Жыл бұрын
You speak the truth. ❤
@marnernordendal39272 жыл бұрын
Thank you for playing Elvis Presley love Thad song 😍🤩
@marnernordendal39272 жыл бұрын
Sooo good
@stevedahlberg86802 жыл бұрын
When Elvis got the news of his friend dr. King being assassinated he was filming a movie and they had to shut down production for a day because Elvis just went in the back and curled up into a ball and cried 4 hours. The guy really gave a shit. Born into poverty and never forgot it. He helped a lot of people along the way for sure. But yeah you can definitely hear the pain and Agony in his voice and if you think about how difficult it is to sing and perform when you are choked with emotion, I believe that's what makes the a brilliant performance because he manages to walk that tightrope.
@markphillips4802 жыл бұрын
God bless you my brother amen
@kathy72072 жыл бұрын
He was wearing a red tie for tribute to the deaths in Vietnam. There is a KZbin video on the story of the tie and suite. Great Man with soul.
@barbaramarkland74412 жыл бұрын
THIS 68 COME BACK SPECIAL WAS TAPED STARTING IN JUNE THEY FINISH IN DECEMBER. IN THAT TIME M.L.K. WAS ĶILLED AND THEN ROBERT KENNEDY WAS ALSO KILLED THIS REALLY UPSET HIM. THEY SAY JFK ALSO WAS KILLED BECAUSE THESE ARE MEN THAT WERE FIGHTING AGAINST RACE.
@myowndrum2862 жыл бұрын
This should be the world's anthem, shouldn't it? New sub from Alberta Canada. And didn't he fill his clothes nicely? Loved his raw talent and true goodness in his soul!
@TJ-Dives Жыл бұрын
Nice one guy's.
@catinthebox97022 жыл бұрын
gotta admit... that was a nice suit
@juva4146 Жыл бұрын
That suit! Me too 😂
@mikesba2 жыл бұрын
Elvis had this song written for him to perform as part of a 1968 Christmas TV special. It was to honor the life and memories of MLK, killed earlier that year. Elvis was born and raised in poor neighborhoods where most of the residents were Black. While in high school he sang gospel at a nearby Black Baptist church. James Brown considered Elvis to be a close friend.
@jfoan42752 жыл бұрын
The assassinations of MLK and Robert Kennedy were the focus of this song, and ELVIS sang with the emotion that put it out there in perfection. ELVIS you will never be forgotten, RIP EP.
@fabian_br3192 жыл бұрын
Amazing performance 😍
@MattiesReactionsMore2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely ❤
@magnuslofgren24413 ай бұрын
He almost never had a suit on, bu he wore Jumpsuits (a karate GI with loads of jewels), he ended the 68 special with this song
@marnernordendal39272 жыл бұрын
Thank you for playing Elvis Presley love It good song thank you 🥰
@cathysmith2941 Жыл бұрын
When he sings this song it truly gives me goosebumps he was so devasted when he heard mlk was killed in his hometown of tupelo he wanted to dedicate this song to mlk and jfk and I truly think this was one of his best performances ending the 68 come back special with this song truly was incredible he put his heart and soul in this
@amazinggrace7652 жыл бұрын
Amazing performance by very attractive man Elvis👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌😸🌸💖🎤🎼🎸💫
@TiptronicSS2 жыл бұрын
Unc! Really felt the song just as Elvis was pouring his heart out.
@biltom2 жыл бұрын
Elvis was the best ever and still is
@chrispruett812 жыл бұрын
He did this song for MLK... just soooo damn good!!
@Wildlife_SA.2 жыл бұрын
Elvis is amazing. His music and legacy lives on worldwide. Please react to "Tomorrow Never Comes" by Elvis. It's an audio only. Thank you and good night.... 😉👍🎤🆒️🇿🇦
@p.hewitt22622 жыл бұрын
The total package!!!
@jamesholland93952 жыл бұрын
I don't know why it's been cut, but Elvis was so emotional there, that after he said "good night". He turned to his right and threw the microphone down as he walked off.
@chezzachezza73252 жыл бұрын
🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤘🤘🤘🤘
@ajsmith52952 жыл бұрын
Great review great video I'm 58 59 this year and I've been an Elvis fan all my life I love him
@stephencurtis3922 жыл бұрын
there has never been or will ever be anyone in his universe
@colilla017guillen72 жыл бұрын
La cancion la hizo como homenaje a Martin Luther King en el aniversario de su muerte y la canto de corazon, saludos desde Tenerife(España) Islas Canarias
@grannyrice8983 Жыл бұрын
I believe he grew up singing Gospel in hi local church.
@domeperruzza2 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@handsome-brute26662 жыл бұрын
He once told his back up singer..only Jesus is 👑 King
@jamesparham14672 жыл бұрын
greatest message Dr King
@silviasantos83892 жыл бұрын
MARAVILHOSO
@nuts45150 Жыл бұрын
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.
@nuts45150 Жыл бұрын
This was the moment in artists life that he went outside tom parkers hold and went back to his religious childhood with the church singing he witnessed to send a message .Unfortunately tom parkers comeback against the special and that song was to keep his goldmine to himself and deplete the lifeforce known as ELVIS.
@antonioborriello52872 жыл бұрын
Love u 2 guys. Much respect, because it is so good to see adults reacting, instead of some younger gens trying to make a $$ with fake emotions. Im Italian....but u guys are like an aunt and uncle! Lol God Bless
@joesawyer36424 ай бұрын
You have just witnessed a devastated Elvis singing out his soul to honor his assassinated friends, Dr. Martin Luther King, and Senator Bobby Kennedy who was also a fierce fighter for human rights and equality. Watch the video "Elvis Presley and the Black Community" and that will give you an good idea of how Elvis fought his heart out for the innocent downtrodden.. He grew up dirt poor and hung out with African Americans who loved him as much as he loved them. He was a force for good, and it hurts to see him called a racist. He was a courageous fighter all of this life. I love that man.
@ivengideonv64282 жыл бұрын
A man that traveled with Elvis said they came upon an old black man and woman broke down with a load of wood and picked them up took them to a new car lot and bought them a. New truck went back and loaded up their wood in their new truck
@mzblue72142 жыл бұрын
G.O.A.T.
@tapsa4122 жыл бұрын
⚡⚡⚡❤❤❤🇫🇮
@susanthompson89622 жыл бұрын
Elvis was born in 1935 in a poor community in Tupelo, MS. He grew up around black people, and loved everyone. He was a generous and humble man. Please watch Elvis and the black community parts 1 & 2. It really tells you what kind of person he was.
@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Жыл бұрын
why? do a few black artist that me Elvis, speak for the black community? or, do they speak of their own experiences? Surely history has taught you that only a hand full of black people were spokespeople for the black community, name one if you can?
@susanthompson8962 Жыл бұрын
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Elvis was speaking for himself and how he grew up in that community. He was not speaking for anyone else. He was talking about his experiences and people he knew and cared about. That should not be hard to understand.
@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Жыл бұрын
@@susanthompson8962 familiarise your self with the video, then you will see your comment carries no credence that you have either seen the said video or understood my comment.
@ajsmith52952 жыл бұрын
Love it, I got the original 45 and LP
@michaelwduffy2 жыл бұрын
hello great video !!! I have a quick question I filmed a reaction video for this song as well but KZbin is not letting me post it saying its blocked in all countries! How do I get the video out there? Anyways thanks for taking the time and have a fantastic day y'all !!! Like 423!!!!
@MattiesReactionsMore2 жыл бұрын
Hello Michael. You need to dispute the copyright claim. Some times they will release it. Some times they won't. Email UNC! He has more info. His email address is bhop4ever@gmail.com Hope this helps. Thank you for your continued support.
@michaelwduffy2 жыл бұрын
@@MattiesReactionsMore thanks so much my friend!!!! Does it usually take a few days or like months before they make the decision
@jennysmith56492 жыл бұрын
It makes my heart Happy and I'm sure Elvis would be happy too , knowing that bla ck people know that he wasn't racist he was far from it. This song is a tribute he sang for Martin Luther King three months after MLK.died.
@antsheeran15152 жыл бұрын
New subscriber .loving the channel .. As others have said, it was the Kings response to the deaths of Bobby Kennedy and Doctor King in his hometown..very moving and elvis greatest performance for my money
@thunderraymond26452 жыл бұрын
Hey guys great job 👍 on the video reaction. Now can you just picture Elvis 🕺🏼 and Sr. Tom Jones and Neil diamond all hanging around they all are great friends in fact Neil was a neighbor of Elvis their back yard was back to back they had a gate so Lisa Marie and Neil Daughter could play together when they were home at the same time 😎
@shelleymcdermott7612 жыл бұрын
It is a tribute to Martin Luther King. Elvis Loved him. Two Kings!! 😇😇🙏🏽🙏🏽🥰🥰
@ajsmith52952 жыл бұрын
Sharp cat
@mamabear93255 ай бұрын
Unc matt
@francesdellaquila85702 жыл бұрын
If he heard you say he wants to King he would quickly tell you there's only one king in this Jesus Christ.
@poppiethestable10902 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up for the King...Thumbs down for mlk...Mattie..I 'am one of the few that knows real Truth to Power...Hit me up..If you can handle Power..Sincerely..Poppie
@tonyfilipone41862 жыл бұрын
It was a tribute to Dr Martin Luther King
@sandrasanders7062 жыл бұрын
When he was a teen, he bought his clothes on Beale Street in Memphis from black stores. Hexwas made fun of from others for being flashy..he didn't care..
@princecoffi35272 жыл бұрын
This is for Martin Luther King
@elainethomas98532 жыл бұрын
Tribute to Martin Luther King.
@Ario_Ham2 жыл бұрын
After this song, blacks and whites became one, racism decreased, Elvis was a messenger from God, he had a mission. This song was two months after the assassination of Martin Luther King and was sung for him
@sharonbird29212 жыл бұрын
It's a tribute to MLK Jr
@redraven4177 Жыл бұрын
Try the Dynamo Duo.
@silviasantos83892 жыл бұрын
PODERIA POR A LEGENDA EM PORTUGUES
@chachee152 жыл бұрын
wow im shocked. the fucking suit?? thats all you got out of that song? wow