ELVIS PRESLEY - RAGS TO RICHES - REACTION VIDEO!

Today I am reacting to Elvis' performance of Rags To Riches from his 1976 New Years Eve performance. If you like what you see, please LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, & PRESS THAT NOTIFICATION BELL. There are many more videos to come!
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[@poetgb]

Wow What a monumental performance. A great song and and saying it was a powerful performance is an understatement.I never heard this. Elvis' voice is incredible. He sounded like an opera singer by the end of the song. This one performance alone proves Elvis was the greatest singer. He dedicated his whole life to singing. That was his calling and his God given gift. I like the way you analyze in detail how Elvis sang. I like your reaction.

[@Invisibleindreamsonly]

What can anyone say but the king of all music there is no singer or performer that even comes close!!!!!! The king of music 🤴🏻

[@charlesbunch8383]

Great vocal performance. What a voice! Goose bumps.

[@charlesbunch8383]

Here is some live footage, though not the best quality. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoTInnyXp7yWsKM

[@myelvischannel1992]

Elvis fell to the floor alot in his concerts. He's on his back while doing the last part of Hurt for the second time. Rags to Riches what a song, Brilliant

[@thedylanbowen]

The power on this unbelievable

[@normanmoss217]

Thank you Dani for bringing this 'oldie' back to life. Elvis sang this with such power and emotion and to think he was suffering from so many illnesses and that he would leave this world only months later. He was the master of entertainment and best of all he really adored his fans - never failing them to the very end. God Bless him. N.

[@SFAXDU]

Yes, I agree. The greatest singer of all times. ELVIS PRESLEY: A VOICE FOR ETERNITY!❤❤❤💕💕💕

[@dougdickason]

My mom loved this song. Special song, and I loved when he would add songs like this to his set list.

[@tinalynn6791]

The opera came out in Elvis in this one.....unbelievable.

[@Irish00]

Like he did with every song from 75-77?

[@Rangerfan11]

That’s what i heard too!

[@anjakrames5705]

one of my favorite songs from elvis. Elvis sings with so much power and passion. absolutely unique. Nobody comes close to him.

[@davidgibbs7232]

Absolute magic.This guy has no equal to this day.👑

[@stephenbusch2523]

Wow what an incredible voice this man had.

[@priscillap7135]

Elvis was AMAZING ❤️

[@barbsmith235]

Wow oh brilliant was that elvis sings this amazing his voice so powerful loved it ♥️ loved elvis ❤️ greatest singer ever loved him ♥️ thanks dani 👍 another classic from the king 👑 ♥️ elvis 🌹 🥀 🥀 ☀️ 🌷

[@stefanw4493]

I have been an Elvis fan since 1992 and have listend to many Concerts through the years and each Concert have something different to offer from Elvis as he adds something new to songs! I have never heard any other performare sing like Elvis and as he can sing the high notes like a opera Singer makes me so proud of him! Iam from Sweden hope my english is good enough😊

[@DaniAtkinson]

Your English was perfect! I'm proud of him too!

[@stefanw4493]

Dani Atkinson Thanks👍

[@rickcooley837]

The king let it all go on this one!!... Good reaction Dani, keep up the good work!

[@rwieber79]

Love that song, it is so powerful just awesome.

[@MrMustard2U]

I think you are IN LOVE with Elvis, and not just his music, but ELVIS the Man, You Wish he was Alive & You were with Him as his Special Lady... YES?

[@DaniAtkinson]

it's definitely love! :)

[@janetmyles8764]

Don't all women have that wish!!!

[@alameas6358]

Great lyrics! And great lungs! I never heard this live version before, unbelievable!!!

[@DaniAtkinson]

Me either, he is so amazing!

[@FLG232]

An amazing performance Elvis displaying his magnificent vocal range! Thank you Dani for sharing it

[@pelvismc]

Elvis voices is really impressive ! I like his voice , this man could sing all that you like !

[@uweschrade5246]

Elvis could sing and perform like nobody else!! I am so happy that young folks like you discover his songs that not so well know.. but they deserve to be heard! Please try out - l've lost you / live 1970 - Polk Salad Annie/ live 70 - What now my love/ live 73 - Suspicious minds/ live 70 - Tomorrow never comes - Baby what do you want me to do/sit down show from the Comeback special 1968 etc etc

[@RichTCB]

Hi Dani. The photo of Elvis on his back, is from his performance of "Hurt" from the same New Years Eve show. He falls on his back when he does a reprise of the ending. Here is the link to the video --> kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKiliH2pj5qAo7M \ The reason I'm an Elvis fan all my life is because of my father as well. And "Rags To Riches" has always been one of his favorites.

[@kathyharze4308]

I just watched it omg it was awesome loved it ☺😷✌👍

[@Jeri_C11]

A song he does is Danny Boy ( Irish song usually used at funerals), which by the end he sounds like he’s crying and singing at the same time. His dad used to sing it around the house all the time. It’s hauntingly beautiful. Love ya! Thanks so much. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@DaniAtkinson]

Will definitely react to it!!

[@Gonkawonga]

Its not a funeral song in Ireland

[@suzyq7748]

Hi dani! Thank you for sharing your special memory of singing this with your dad....of course he starts to sing and the tears start for me....beautiful..just beautiful.🌻

[@alameas6358]

Hy big sister 🌺 I tried to sing it with my dad, but he refused! I guess he was afraid that i won't love him anymore if i could find out that he can't sing this song like Elvis! A daughter loves her daddy, even if he can't sing like Elvis! 😂 But he taught me my first dance steps. I was six! 👧🏼

[@suzyq7748]

@@alameas6358 Hi little sister🌻❤ I love to hear your sweet memories.....They are so special and meaningful even for me because they are your precious times with your dad and I get to know a little more about my little sister Sending hugs and love❤🎶

[@alameas6358]

@@suzyq7748 🌺 Hugs and love back to you! 🌻 🧡 💛

[@suzyq7748]

@@alameas6358 hi my alamea....just checking up on you...I just saw on the elvisistheman channel where BLM graffitied Graceland wall and toilet papered some trees. They wrote all over the wall and sidewalk....Graceland needs better security and cameras! !! it was upsetting to see the desecration . These people need to be held accountable just like everyone else should be when breaking laws.I can only imagine what they would have done to his home if they wanted to....this type of damage and worse is happening all over our country ...looting..innocent people being beaten up or killed.. Burning businesses.. Theatening people .... death threats to people walking down the streets ...and yet there are many people who want the police depts. defunded ....incredible!!! does that mean that not only will citizens not have access to help when there lives and property are threatened but the politcians too??? and there are those who want to take away our 2nd ammendment right to protect ourselves and our families ...what ..so only criminals and violent protesters who want to take over can just hurt and kill and not allow innocent citizens to protect themselves???? If politicians want some of these laws in place then it needs to be applied to their lives also. Unless of course THEIR LIVES MATTER MORE!!!! Sorry to vent to you but there is so much " mob rule" and crazy things going on ....it is hard not to speak up ...

[@alameas6358]

@@suzyq7748 🌺 Hy big sister, just read you message. That sounds horrible! Is it currently happened in Graceland? Who or what is BLM? And all the other things you described sound really bad. Do you know what the reasons could be? Does all this happen maybe because of the common situation ( corona and the deaths in the black communitys)? What means the 2nd ammendment right and which people will take it away? Sorry for asking that much, but i'm interested in what you are talking about and my english is giving up when it comes to those special terms. 🤷🏼‍♀️ The other reason is that here in Germany, we have similar situations since a while. On Sunday they ( mob is the right word) wanted to storm the government building in Berlin only because of the corona restrictions. At least a few officers stand on the stages in front of the "people" and they said "if you want to storm this building, you have to kill us"! Fortunately they could be reasurred and calmed down! Very brave officers in my eyes! But it's scary to see something like this. The Germans actually are calm and reasonable. But all is different these days. I can totally understand your feelings. Please tell me your opinion about all these things that happened. I guess we have the same attitude about all these things! And because of that, a double portion of hugs and love to all of you! XXXXXXXX ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MrPhantooz]

He was on his back in the song hurt live in the same show if you want to look at it

[@depper]

Wow I never heard of this but I FOUND IT! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKiliH2pj5qAo7M This was an incredible version. Charisma completely off the charts and out of the arena.

[@myelvischannel1992]

On utube you can see the all the concert., it's called, Elvis Final countdown to midnight, its very good.

[@AndrewVOdom]

Your informed and heartfelt reactions are great! This is from arguably one of Elvis’ last and best concerts ever and certainly a ‘70s stand-out for the length (longest ever ?) and song choices and intensity. I agree the original was great and the live version shows off his operatic side - to the max! Thanks for doing this.. We appreciate ya!

[@josephmastando358]

Hey Dani it’s Uncle J-Man again. You can really here the power in his voice here and love this song. I’m just glad there was no video because you know how it’s hard for me to watch videos after 1973. I’m sorry I haven’t looked for that gospel song yet but I will. Thank you thank you very much for thank you thank you very much Thursday’s. See what I did See you on the next one ❤️👑❤️👑

[@brandonvandine1695]

he looked pretty good furring this concert was in Pittsburgh

[@leonardoddiazc]

I don't know if I enjoy more your feelings and your face or listening to Elvis.

[@DaniAtkinson]

Aw that’s so sweet of you!

[@leonardoddiazc]

@@DaniAtkinson honey you eclipse Elvis. I am a big fan of his since almost 25 years. I have 42 and believe it or not I born January 8, the same day!! And you taught me to reconnect with that wonderful feeling. Thank you for that. And thank you so mucho for answering me back. Big 😘

[@ronaldholmes5009]

Elvis really hit the high notes on this one. He was up there somewhere past Jupiter.

[@barryyoung969]

You could find somewhere on KZbin where he sang “hurt” and he lied down on the floor for the end of the song

[@ignaciozuritapomeri8789]

Viva el Rey , Elvis Presley siempre en nuestros corazones .

[@joeraytony]

Hurt from same concert- incredible version, ends up on his back and yes youtube has the whole concert live including this song. live in pittsburg nye 1976 hard to believe he died 8 months later

[@DaniAtkinson]

Ohhhh! I would love to see it, will get to it!

[@KlippityKlop1]

I’ve heard him sing this song but I’ve never heard this live version before! Nice to hear something “new”! I love his “cry” too! He was magnificent! I love him.

[@stephenhanft1226]

Tony Bennett sang the original in the 1950s. Elvis was such a great interpretive singer. He could always do an outstanding job covering another artist's song and make it his own. He does that here with "Rags To Riches". Also, he sounded fantastic singing it live. To fully appreciate Elvis incredible talent, people need to see and listen to his live performances.

[@susanmiller6737]

I love Rags to Riches.❤❤What a voice. Goosebumps!!

[@TheTransAm2002]

Hi Dani, great reaction. I remember singing along with Elvis when my dad would put in the car 8-track tape Elvis Live from the International House in Las Vegas.

[@DaniAtkinson]

Precious memories :)

[@elviscool9822]

Elvis a primary force in the history of American music es raw pure powerful best rags to riches the unique vioce pounding out of es chest while avin a vodka and lime at the same time

[@mahon0074]

I have seen video of this New Years Eve show, very hard to believe that this high energy show is only mere months before the June 77 tour.

[@JIMMYDIANO]

Elvis wasn't versatile, right? Hahaha. Never has there ever been a singer more versatile and with the talent and all the charm. Lovely, like you.

[@DaniAtkinson]

King of Rock N Roll, King of Versatility! :)

[@daveeller9708]

I love this show. Even though the sound quality wasn't the greatest, it was a highly sought after bootleg back in the day. Thanks for this.

[@sandramiller8701]

Love Elvis Presley,,,,,yeah he did have acry in his voice. He was so emotional a sad. In his heart he was poor at heart he loved God his family a his fans. Elvis presley to me was a Earth Angel. No one like him he was the best singer a Entertainer there ever was.

[@Rangerfan11]

I love great opera singers! Elvis definitely hit that in this song!

[@BAMACOCO]

He makes a distorted Bootleg recording sound good. 🌺

[@davidhughes5965]

Hi Dani Just come back from holidays and listened to your reaction to Rags to Riches what a belter Elvis made that song his own without a doubt I've heard him sing it at various concerts on cd, loved your reaction watching you it's great to see your so into him👍🎶

[@DaniAtkinson]

Thank you David! I do love him, many more videos to come!!

[@davidhughes5965]

@@DaniAtkinson Hi Dani thankyou for the reply it means so much there is so many people around the world that follow Elvis but nobody else gets him like I do in my family but you know everybody is different. 🎶😏

[@GeorgiaOverdrive]

Watch Hurt from The New Years Eve 1976. That’s the song where he falls on his back during the final note.

[@thomassanfrancisco5850]

Good Luck Charm is easy to sing along too.

[@bradleythorne3183]

He was laid on his back during hurt same show great version you must play it and it’s now or never from that show to xxx

[@sandralybrand859]

The first time he sang "If I Can Dream" they turned out the lights and Elvis was lying on the floor and he nailed it! The song was so personal to him, it blew the producers away! Dani please let the whole song play! Then give your reaction, it takes way from the pleasure of hearing and watching him. It's distracting! Thank you!

[@mahon0074]

Unfortunately you cant let the whole song play because her channel would get copyright strikes.

[@jamesblair5971]

Operatic is the word that comes to mind. Is there ever was a better vocalist in the history of popular music I can’t imagine one better than Elvis.

[@ministryofanti-feminism1493]

I love his soprano note at the end!

[@kellipooh-1987]

Literal goosebumps Elvis is amazing ❤

[@billmitchell7731]

All I can say is WOW🎵🎶🎶🎶

[@Phoenix7878]

Yes there is a great amount of super 8mm fan footage shot from this concert in Pittsburg, PA. With different camera angles from the crowd. Most of his concerts were filmed by fans who sneaked in video/audio devices....and thank God they did. You should check out other concerts, you'll find many gems for sure. As far as this one goes, look for the bootleg video 'The Night Of The Phoenix.' The title is in reference to the suit he was wearing called the Black Phoenix, which happened to be recommended by his girlfriend Ginger to wear that night. PEACE!

[@kombietudomais2435]

Vce é demais! ! Vce vive Elvis! ! Nossa sua reação é linda diante da voz poderosa de Elvis! !! 🌹

[@stefanw4493]

I love this version! Is Elvis singing in high C here like a Tenor?

[@charlotteroldan1511]

He was , and still is, absolutely the BEST!!! I literally fell in love with him at six years old!!! I remember when and where!!! I was in my aunt's tv room talking to her and my mom. I turned around and saw the most handsome man singing so beautifully on tv . . . I stopped and said, "Who is that?", and they said, "That's Elvis!" Man, I was hooked! At that point, I listened to him all the time, got his records, bought all kinds of pictures, on and on! I got to see him in concert in 1973, or 1974, at The Forum in Los Angeles. I still love Elvis! There have been and are many great singers . . . but, at least in my opinion, nobody has come close! God bless you Aaron Elvis Presley!!!

[@stefanw4493]

Charlotte Roldan Wonderful that you got to see Elvis perform!

[@thedylanbowen]

I think it’s a B.. I think it’s not in c. I could be wrong though

[@jeromem.evardome10_kr15]

@@thedylanbowen But instead hitting B4, he hits the C5 and that's so dang powerful imagine being in that concert listening to that vibrato and the tremble that could touch your heart.

[@Rangerfan11]

@@jeromem.evardome10_kr15 I don’t know music notes like that but I heard it too.

[@ronaldhol9175]

Elvis went so high with that note, I got the nosebleed !

[@kathyharze4308]

Awesome of course 😷✌

[@misshannahb8989]

Love your " Thank you...Thank you very much opening .. you got it down..

[@romeowhiskee7874]

Fantastic Number ! Thanx Dani.

[@DaniAtkinson]

Thank you, Romeo!

[@stefanw4493]

I saw Elvis the Concert in year 2000 in Stockholm at the Globe it was great what a memory!

[@DaniAtkinson]

Too cool, sounds like so much fun!

[@stefanw4493]

Dani Atkinson Yes😊

[@jeaniegrant9445]

UNBELIEVABLY BEAUTIFUL

[@resa.walters]

Thank-You, Dani, love watching your reactions to the king. I believe what he's doing at the end of his words is the mark of an experienced singer. Annunciating so you hear the words clearly. If not the words become obscured and you can't follow the song. But I don't believe he had any professional training or voice coaching, he just knew so well how to sing to his audience.

[@barryyoung969]

What’s amazing is that is a bootleg audience recording it’s not from a soundboard and it’s not from RCA records. I can’t imagine that would’ve sound like if it was recorded professionally. I’ve never heard that version before thank you so much!

[@TCBElvisAPresley]

Thank for your great reaction video - I love seeing younger people discovering, and being impressed with Elvis -- and not just assuming that he was nothing more than _Hound Dog_ and peanut butter & banana sandwiches. Lol This *New Year’s Eve '76-‘77* show was arguably Elvis’s last great concert. He appears to have lost quite a bit of weight. (FYI-- Elvis’s weight gain in later years was mostly water retention, due to health issues. It was a more “puffy” looking kind of heavy. He should have been getting medical attention instead of being on tour!) Anyway, for this show at least, Elvis looked awesome, and was in a great mood, probably due to being recently engaged to Ginger Alden. And vocally? Vocally he was just out of this world that night! It’s a shame this show didn’t get professionally taped. This should have been his *Elvis In Concert* TV special. And it contains the one and only time ever doing _Rags To Riches_ live. The musicians were taken by surprise, and you can hear Elvis giving a few queues to his band, who were taken off guard. For Elvis fans, this is a very rare gem, with some jaw-dropping power notes. In spite of declining health, Elvis’s voice just continued to get better and better. He’s my favorite singer by a wide margin - I’ve simply never heard anyone with better pipes. I'm hoping the audio and video will one day be AI-enhanced, so we can enjoy it even more. (Before we’re enslaved by said AI after conquering the Earth!)

[@Airtondearaujosilva]

Elvis Presley Forever...Elvis cantava opera

[@leoamore]

Anch'io la ho scoperta da poco e mi ha tolto il fiato, Elvis è più che bravo è unico, inarrivabile e questa canzone la canta in una maniera superlativa, con una potenza di voce senza uguali! Sei è lo sarai sempre il Numero 1 nel mondo!!!🏵🌼😘💚💙🪻🦚🥰❤️🍀💐🌷🌹🪻💙💚❤️

[@stefanw4493]

I had the Elvis Pittsburgh New Years 76 Concert from 8mm film on VHS in late 90s and the double CD of the show it was great stuff!

[@DaniAtkinson]

Aww so cool!

[@petepirate84]

Hurt same concert!

[@chrisdonnelly3577]

Very good. Keep it up!

[@kdtrebo3092]

That photo image of Elvis singing on his back, was the the largest live concert besides Aloha from Hawaii. The song was 'Hurt'. Dec 31,1976.

[@TCB-qo3qe]

wauuuuu i love this song.

[@jeanluccorre9892]

Waouhh!!!!!😮❤

[@suzyq7748]

Another song full of emotion and power is his beautiful version of " Without Love"....I hope you will play it when you can...I always enjoy your reactions and insight. 🌻

[@paulabby5605]

If I am not mistaken I think this performance was the biggest dollar gross for a single performance by a solo artist at the time, something like $850,000 for a single performance .... Goes to show right up to the end Elvis was a major concert draw, truly the "KING" to the end and beyond ....

[@yehmiyah]

wonderful

[@elv5268]

Oh my god ELVIS......... Reaction " Heart of rome " please thanks 🤗✌️🎶

[@carldietze1624]

Original song written and composed by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross; first recorded by Tony Bennett . 1953. Now I have watch "Goodfellas" again. Absolutely great song.

[@terryshakespeare3243]

I love listening to elvis honkry tonk angel

[@blue45bj]

I would like you to enjoy watching and listening to Elvis performing some of his great songs over the years. On your own time. You will really enjoy it. Be sure to wear headphones. This is just a handful of his songs among many, many, many etc, songs. This is a Sun to RCA 2020 production and they did a remarkable, amazing job putting this together. It blows my mind the work they had to do to pull it off. It is worth watching. On you tube, just type "The Elvis Presley Ultimate Video Megamix" Thank You And Enjoy. ( about 15 minutes long)

[@stianolafsen7450]

The king!👑🔥

[@user-kt8yx1bt7q]

❤ELVIS PRESLEY ❤ A gift 🎁 from God KING of kings Great rich voice ❤Rags to Riches❤ He has a powerful voice and outstanding Singing ability I lieten to this song 🎵 Almost every day It's good song that comforts me

[@lindawatts5102]

Love this song suits his voice

[@emersonsam3654]

Immortal 🤴🤴🤴

[@mrsongman]

I clicked on this and thought please please please let this be the live version. So good.

[@mmichaeldonavon]

You know what Dani? Elvis would be the luckiest guy alive if he had YOU. YOU would be the best woman for him - no question about it.

[@DaniAtkinson]

Wow!! What an amazing comment!! Thank you!!!!

[@richardacosta1711]

Hi Dani, bet you did not know Elvis was a huge fan of Opera? Opera was a part of his personal record collection.

[@garywilson3308]

Only time performed live. The show was videos by numerous fans and a video was released called final countdown to midnight. Unfortunately footage of this song isn't great ! The bit with Elvis on his back is during reprise of hurt. Enjoyed the reaction Geordie Guy from England, goodnight xx lol

[@aces0730]

Oh my God, I got the chills. I never heard him to this song. This was one of my dad’s favorite songs. I think my dad’s spirit brought me to this video, and Elvis too. I also lost my sister George Ayn to cancer and I envision her hanging with Elvis. She wanted to marry him.

[@sungodrah]

oh this is a great concert.i have it somewhere on VHS ..

[@mattm4716]

Awesome to hear this live. Thank you for sharing this underdog hidden gem. Could you review "Just Pretend" by Elvis and/ or "to make you feel my love" written by Bob Dylan, sung by many, but Shane Filan's(from Westlife band) version. Thank you. God Bless you.

[@dannyschulz8046]

Strong 👍👍

[@sherylmcclure400]

It was hurt he sings it twice and on the last verse he falls on to his back and sings it ,it is so amazing it's on this video we just watched

[@Tony-5000]

He did it a few times. I think he may have done it in THIS concert!!!

[@afieldingaf]

No this was the only time he performed it in concert

[@janm62]

Hi Dani, this was at the Pgh PA New Year’s Eve concert 12/31/76. He sang “hurt” and we loved it so much, we were standing and clapping so he sang hurt again and at the end he rolled over in the floor. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ6rYY2radiLr5I. Then we all went really crazy!!! It’s a fan film so it’s not real clear but you can see it. He also sang Auld Land Syne to us.

[@ballybunion9]

I'm pretty sure there's a shot of him singing while lying on his back onstage in the movie Elvis On Tour.

[@DaniAtkinson]

I'm definitely going to have to watch that! And see if I can find a clip of that somewhere in the meantime.

[@008overrated]

Great job🙌 Please watch ...”Didja Ever” and “Gi Blues”

[@emilyfick9799]

he sing this great

[@alanholmes8182]

If you want to see video from this show just search Elvis Pittsburgh 1976 on KZbin, final countdown to midnight is the most complete version, it’s fan filmed super 8mm film but put together well and worth a watch 👍

[@brandonvandine1695]

it was much better then his original recording

[@sherylmcclure400]

Dani have you noticed that elvis voice was getting stronger and more powerful till he died

[@roy-ageandersen8815]

Elvis could sing the high notes other artist Will strugle to do on his back. So impressiv was his voice. The king of music. Nobody can touch him. 🤘😎