Elvis Presley - Suspicious Minds (Reaction)

[@americanstreet8704]

I’m 79 and I’ve been to about 12 elvis concerts. 4 in the 50s 2 in the 60s and about 6 in the 70s. I’ll tell you I’ve never seen or heard anyone better than elvis and I’ve seen a lot.

[@richardstauffer5697]

And I was in Germany at the same time. Only, I was in Stuttgart/Berlin.

[@marksheppard6498]

American Street ...you’ve obviously never seen MICHAEL!

[@americanstreet8704]

Mark Sheppard I’ve seen mj. He’s a booger on paper compared to elvis

[@marksheppard6498]

American Street 🤣

[@terrelldurrance652]

SOOO lucky

[@krisholmgren8883]

I'm smiling ear to ear, seeing younger generation seeing and hearing Elvis for the first time, and GETTING it! He was awesome.

[@Wildlife_SA.]

@@LookUpYourRedemptionDrawsNigh you have great taste! He recorded over 720 songs so I've been told, so we won't run out of material. 😀👍 enjoy the Elvis experience. From South Africa.

[@MARIAMORALES-sw5xj]

@@LookUpYourRedemptionDrawsNigh Yep. Once you get into Elvis, it's so easy to become obsessed with him.... his music, his voice, all of him.

[@Silvereagledude]

Yeah, I’m smiling, too, because it is fun for kids to finally see why Elvis was so good

[@elizabritton4039]

Me too

[@NicquiMadden]

Me too - it's so cool to see their reactions! I grew up listening to him on my Mum's record player. I was 10 when he died and I remember exactly where I was when we heard the news. What a beautiful man!

[@djd620]

One of Elvis' backup female singers was Cissy Houston, Whitney's Mom.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

woohoo!!!

[@alameas6358]

Yes, but only for five weeks in 1969. Unfortunately there are no videoclip or pictures where we can see her.

[@jeffreyfields6629]

She left the Sweet Inspirations to launch her solo career and raise her family in 1970

[@pernskyw1289]

I don't know if she was there that night but one other back up singer was Darleen Love

[@alameas6358]

@@pernskyw1289 Darlene Love was a member of the background group The Blossoms. The Blossoms were his background singers at the '68 Comeback Special. But in Vegas and on tour the Sweet Inspirations were his background singers, from 1969 till his last concert in June 1977. Cissy Houston was only five weeks with Elvis and the Sweets. So neither Cissy Houston nor Darlene Love were there that night.

[@lmar206]

70's Elvis the best Elvis, in shape, bomb ass outfit, and jesus, those MOVES!!!!

[@inagetawodi4531]

Elvis Presley was my first concert. June, 1975. Every guy wanted to be like him, and every woman wanted to be with him. A true legend.

[@alansabin7487]

was the at the Cow Palace in San Fran? thanks I was there is that is the date

[@teribuck588]

I was at his last concert in 1973 in Hawaii! What was in 1975!

[@inagetawodi4531]

@@teribuck588 he toured after 73. I saw him in 75 at the Myriad arena in Oklahoma City

[@Shelley550]

@@teribuck588 June 77" was his last concert, 2 months before his death!!

[@thejudge3715]

I saw Elvis in Tahoe in 1971. My parents took my sister and I to see him for my sister's 10th birthday. Elvis pulled my sister up on stage, sang happy birthday to her and gave her a kiss. He also gave her a 4-album set. A moment she'll never forget.

[@sandracox4341]

That's so cool

[@eapdap]

WOW!! That is an INCREDIBLE story and memory very few humans on earth got to experience!!!

[@KevinsHeaven]

Rick Upshaw AMAZING!!!

[@muriloninja]

Interesting story - My grandparents and father were driving through town and there was the sign "Elvis Live In Concert"....my Dad tells my grandfather.."Hey let's go"..my Grandfather responded "Oh, you'll have plenty of chances to see him". doh!

[@Bren-ni9iw]

Rick Upshaw wow!!

[@dpeyton1970]

When I was six years old I met Elvis and His manger colonel Tom Parker at col. Tom's office in Nashville. It was just by accident, but even at that age I was a big Elvis fan, and I recognized him and yelled at him and he motioned for my dad to pull in and he came to the car and hugged me, I told him I loved him and he said I love you too little man. Unfortunately cameras weren't always handy back then like they are now. But I am 50 now and I will never ever forget that moment.

[@brandanbishop1662]

Holy shit 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@susancrouthamel760]

Try Patch it Up video n I think you will this one

[@MsBonijoni]

. ..jeez, lucky dog . ..I remember being 6 & he was on a tv variety show like The Andy Williams show & many more shows too...but I would get so excited & nervous about seeing him on tv that I would scurry under the coffee table in the living room (it was a raised table on legs) and watch him perform from there because I still believed that people on tv could see us too..honestly, that’s what I believed then...lol

[@sandonthebeach9868]

Kool,I've been to Graceland 3x LOVE ELVIS PRESLEY and his MUSIC.Yes I've been in the office there,His asked me to take a picture of ELVIS STAMP and give IT to them,so i did just that🤔😘

[@MrsMuir-yp7kw]

So lucky you !

[@sonrisebrothers]

Attended in 1976. Finest show I have ever seen. 2.5 hours fantastic musician and showmanship.Elvis left the auditorium yet there was a 45 minute standing o.

[@cherishingflo]

His voice is so sweet and he used to perform with EVERYTHING he has. I love that mannnn

[@TOOSUSHI]

It is!

[@shave-a-thon3415]

@@TOOSUSHI Try to find the interview with Cissy Houston (mother of Whitney) who sang on some of his hits during this period with his female backing group, "The Sweet Inspirations". She said that when Elvis entered the room, the girls couldn't look at hims because he was so handsome. They were afraid they would start staring.

[@realtan9026]

@@TOOSUSHI kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoaYqauearqLarc

[@Elvis68spec]

You have great taste!

[@randomelvis3359]

Cherishing Flo I love him too !!

[@trouble4unyc]

Elvis broke the barriers with his moves and his performance.

[@brianlampinen]

You'd like Tom Jones, Treat her right.

[@trouble4unyc]

@@brianlampinen I know Tom Jones well

[@tammyrizza9962]

He did other songs before Suspicious Minds! He puts his all for us fans. People who really sing and dance do tend to sweat. He NEVER EVER Lips sync! Thank you for enjoying him.

[@marksheppard6498]

Who was the better dancer,Elvis or Michael?

[@jediknight73]

I absolutely think this is one of the most awesome performance I seen and now I am a fan

[@2Snails1Shell]

👍☺️

[@lorettaheavner9171]

I loved watching younger people watch Elvis for the first time. It’s great.

[@Elite59]

When my beautiful wife was 19 years old, she and her boyfriend at the time, were in line trying to get tickets to see Elvis perform that night at a venue in Lake Tahoe. While they were in line, A large man in a suit approached them and asked my wife if she had a nice dress she could wear, if he got her tickets to the show. She said she did have a peach colored sleeveless gown. So the man explained to them that he is Elvis's assistant and Elvis likes to have pretty women sitting near the stage, so he would get her in. He said to just meet right in front 15 minutes before the show and he would escort them in. So sure enough, later that evening, true to his word, the large man escorted them to a table near the stage. She was very nervous as she had a fake ID, and was sort of shy. Towards the end of the performance Elvis started to sing "Can't Help Falling In Love". he walked over to their table, took my wife by the hand and pulled her on stage and sang the song to her! He then gave her a signed scarf he was wearing. We have that framed in our home... a very special memory for my wife.

[@johntaylor4817]

That's a great story, a great memory for you and your wife. Thanks for sharing.

[@franksfiddle9031]

Great story

[@born4thstime]

Wow!

[@fionadavis7855]

What a legend. Your wife is very lucky, twice over. What a story. Thank you for sharing it with us. ❤❤

[@wildyard5290]

Must have been a scary moment for you too. Did you wonder whether or not you were going to get her back?

[@stevenstovall9734]

I was lucky enough to see Elvis live in Memphis 1975. Best voice, performer to ever live.

[@wallybrown9509]

The fact that this younger generation doesn’t know or listen to Elvis is sad. You’re in for an amazing discovery

[@danthegiantinme8571]

Wally Brown look is up on FB. Two hour weekly Elvis party. Show is called Blue Suede Connection.

[@aditha00]

Actually I just started listening to Elvis and now I'm hooked. I'm 19 btw

[@cadesudduth435]

Preach that, I’m 21 and I wish more people my age listened to Elvis. Especially his gospel songs. Elvis still knew JESUS was the King even in all his fame

[@davidhunt8456]

Did you catch it when he said shove it up your nose. In the video? The lyric was called to say hello but he made a joke idk why?

[@davidhunt8456]

Been an Elvis fan since 1977. Now you know why. 😁

[@geneca3sc661]

I am 81 and grew up in the 50's. When Elvis came along all the guys were jealous because all the girls were smitten. I went to the last concert he did in Las Vegas and I enjoy many of his songs. Elvis really was an extremely good showman.

[@UhDuh-ki4zh]

imma gen alpha here so bro must still be making girls smitten😅

[@2007DUDE_official]

Since you saw his last show on June 26, 1977 you saw the power and wonder of his cover of the Righteous Brothers song "Unchained Melody" on the piano 🎹

[@tommywright7196]

Im setting here with tears in my eyes listening to This was my wife's favorite song I miss her every day since cancer took her from me thank you for doing it

[@alameas6358]

I'm so sorry. I hope his music helps you to ease your pain a little bit. And maybe she is in heaven with him and he sings it just for her. All the best for you 🙏

[@luciferluci4570]

sorry to hear about ur loss. no idea if ur a religious man or even just spiritual... but what i believe loved ones look in on from time to time.. she misses u as well im sure.. you will see her again somday i pmromise that. hope ur good

[@Marco-wh5dc]

i am from netherlands. I am a big fan of Elvis. I feel your pain. God bless you.

[@vinceschouten46]

My Condolences Tommy Wright 💜 " Chicag💘" ☝🙏🙌

[@staciarn1]

Tommy Wright God Bless you.

[@PoboyNCoke]

The coolest human to walk on a stage. I saw him . There has been NO One that could touch him. HE WAS A BAD MAN!! He invented swagger. As a human being was as genuine kind and humble as anyone could be.

[@alameas6358]

He isn't the King of Rock'n'Roll for nothing, and he was cool before coolness exists.😎 His vocal range and his versality is unbelievable. And he is the only artist, who is represented in 4 Hall of Fames: Rock'n Roll Country Rythym and Blues Gospel He recorded about 800 songs in his short life. One song is called" Welcome to my World". I say..........welcome to the world of Elvis. Thanks for your great reaction 👍

[@schooljackson]

Wouldn't you want to use an actual original Elvis tune to say welcome to the world of Elvis instead of a cover that was first recorded by an equally wonderful artist in Jim Reeves?

[@thelifeboxmediachannel]

And Over 2 Billion Records Sold More Than Anyone Love It

[@alameas6358]

@@thelifeboxmediachannel Me too 🎶

[@alameas6358]

@tintinesk5 Thank you...... Elvis was my first love, and maybe he will be my last 😉 TCB/TLC 🎶 💙

[@JBKNL]

Ho Ho.. hold up there.. Dean Martin was the King of Cool. Elvis was a big fan of Dean as well =)

[@kenwall777]

His drummer and Elvis has such a connection that you can see when Elvis goes wild,so does his drummer.

[@DouglasLewis-d9o]

How the fuck am I just now noticing that? Lol

[@theapavlou3030]

​@user-gk1qx6nb8s his movement on stage is mostly conducting the band. There's some great rehearsal videos from this time. From Elvis, That's The Way It Is film

[@monicasilva7296]

Absolutely love Elvis, tears come to my eyes everytime I hear him. I'll never forget the day he died

[@QuantumGamingUploads]

For the fame he had I am surprised he lasted as long as he did. People use your fame to get what they want so probably gave him stuff in drinks or telling him it was something else to keep him going.

[@dennisjj6529]

I'm from Canada, but a few years ago, we went to Graceland... Elvis' Home .... Cemented my connection with the guy.

[@uofm4life735]

I was only 7 when I was in the backyard with my mother and the news came over the radio. I vividly remember my mom crying along with our neighbor.

[@cynthiaappel4395]

The world stood still the day Elvis died. He is legend

[@JayJayKahonas]

I gotta agree....idk if it's tears of sadness because he's not here anymore or tears of joy because i feel blessed to hear him sing

[@usafcombatcontroller5360]

My grandfather served in the Army with Elvis and they became friends. We have a lot of pictures with him and Elvis together, and one letter that Elvis wrote to grandad after my great grandmother died.

[@dallasbagley]

Wow, how cool is that? Seems that Elvis gave his love to everyone.

[@rennnyyy]

Would you believe my father showed up on the same base right after he left. Heard nothing but great things about him, the guys who served with him seemed to really love him.

[@usafcombatcontroller5360]

@@dallasbagley Yep. Grandad said Elvis was just a typical fun loving kid, really goofy, friendly, happy, and never talked bad about anyone. What stuck out in his mind about Elvis was his generosity, even at that young age he had a huge heart for poor people, he really felt compassion for people on a deep level.

[@usafcombatcontroller5360]

@@rennnyyy Yeah, he was a likeable person, very genuine, from what I've heard. I have a picture of Elvis on my grandparents farm chopping wood with grandad, I think it was 'in 69 or '70, and another pic with Elvis sleeping on my grandparents couch with their dog, the fame never went to his head apparently.

[@wendellbeverly6060]

Wow!! I knew your grandparents because I lived on a farm beside them and I remember when Elvis came to there house a couple times!! I won't say y'all's name but they lived in pigeon forge and your grandad was a big man about six foot nine, right?? There dog's name was King and he was a white German Shepard?

[@cherishingflo]

Elvis is everything 😭😭😭 I used to listen to his concerts and records in high school

[@janetgiddings5538]

I'm 70 years old now. In high school I had over 2,000 pictures of him, all of his albums, went to his movies at least once; sometimes 2 or 3. He died on my 3rd wedding anniversary! That just wasn't right! From then on I have told people, "this is the day Elvis died, oh yeah, it's also my anniversary". Husband is very understanding. Now I am similar with Alan Jackson!!! 🤠😎👵

[@shadsullivan7817]

When I first showed my daughter his music when she was 10, she screamed like a crazy fan! That is Elvis! Thanks!

[@magillanz]

one of those back up singers was Sissy Houston, Whitney Houston's mother

[@claryprince2499]

Exactly..!! And at one point when Elvis was scheduled to play a concert in the new Houston Astrodome there were certain one's in the promotion that didn't want Elvis to have "the Sweet Inspirations" ( his 3 backup singers that happened to be colored Ladies) to be on stage with Him as this was such a hugh venue,, actually the biggest He had ever played live,, and race tensions were still present from the '60's' civil rights movement,,.. But Elvis told them that "His Girl's" ,, as He called Them,, would be there on stage with Him or He would not perform/play...!! And that was the end of that,,.. 'The Sweet Inspirations' were there and nothing else was ever mentioned about "His Girl's" in a negative manner around Him..!! Everybody has flaws,, but for whatever Elvis's was,, it's pretty clear that racism wasn't one of His,,..He genuinely loved those Ladies and they said so themselves~☆!!

[@doctitan2112]

@@claryprince2499 the "Sweets" as they were sometimes called performed with Elvis until the last concert he performed!

[@claryprince2499]

Yes Sir if I'm not mistaken the 'Sweet Inspirations' were hired to perform with Elvis in the "68" Comeback Special' and were with Him as He started back doing live performances..!!

[@doctitan2112]

@@claryprince2499 actually the Comeback Special was filmed in June of 1968 and aired in December of 1968. He hired the Sweet Inspirations when he decided to perform live again. He hadn't performed live in 8 years when he opened at the International Hotel in Las Vegas on July 31 1969 for a 4 week engagement. So he hired The Sweets almost a year after the Comeback Special. Btw, the actual title was "Singer presents Elvis" It was an NBC special sponsored by Singer (the sewing machine company) only later did it become known as "The Comeback Special"

[@claryprince2499]

Yes Sir,, but 'the Sweet Inspirations' were on atleast one of the songs on the '68 Comeback Special'..I believe,, or it could have been His last 'Hollywood flick' with Mary Tyler Moore,, I believe it was a high strung gospel song Friend,, ill research an find out..

[@susettesantiago5509]

His voice is so beautiful...the tone...the accent..the power....he was perfect.......and he was beautiful man too......

[@gabaduran3333]

Indeed he was beautiful...and his voice better

[@darrickjackson2047]

That's why he's called The King he will never be replaced

[@drbannter]

Of rock n roll*

[@special420player]

He. May be called the king but honestly Elvis was considered more Rock a Billy borderline country

[@alameas6358]

@@special420player In his early years you can hear a little bit of a Rockabilly influence. But he mostly was influenced by Rhythm and Blues and Gospel!

[@2AForever-wi8yj]

@@drbannter nope just THE KING no qualifiers or subsets

[@drbannter]

2A Forever nope rock n roll

[@michaelokeefe8949]

I remember when he passed. It was crazy. My grandma picked me up from school to take me to her house and when we got there my mom, Aunt and all the neighbor girls and guys were there crying and hugging. It was crazy. I was like, who the heck is this man that made all these people cry and act that way. I found out later how great he was. The King...Along with George Strait of course. lol

[@kilkennyrose7099]

Once you saw Elvis in person you were never the same. It was pure magic, an experience that is so hard to explain to someone that never experienced it. Most of all, you could feel the love, the place was filled with it.

[@alanfriesen9837]

What we're blessed with is the opportunity to see open-minded young people willing to appreciate the great music of the past. You're a true inspiration.

[@scoutfinch7727]

Absolutely!

[@Theoutdoorproject80]

I wouldn’t say inspiration lol . Maybe refreshing at most

[@alanfriesen9837]

@@Theoutdoorproject80 Killjoy

[@jeffkeeton4787]

Nice reaction video. I saw Elvis live in 1974. I was 9 years old. It was a life changing experience. There will never be another like him. He left behind an amazing body of work. I hope you check out more Elvis.

[@TOOSUSHI]

Wow you are lucky to have experienced this!

[@baz990]

We know we were blessed! Believe me we know. I was 17 years old when he passed and I still remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I heard the sad news in New Zealand. He was and always will be the king. I’m so glad the young generation like yourself appreciate him today. 🙏

[@daveeller9708]

Elvis was a black belt in karate and often incorporated it into his performances. I had the good fortune to see him in Houston in 1974. An amazing singer performer.

[@TylerLL2112]

Makes Jack White’s Elvis part in Walk Hard A Dewy Cox Story. even more hilarious.

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

trained by Bill Wallace and Ed Parker.

[@Warriors_Garden_and_Workshop]

@@TheSubwaysurfer also trained by Joe Mignano, who also trained Ali, he's my neighbor, I've seen the pictures of them all together, Elvis friggin rocked !!

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

@@Warriors_Garden_and_Workshop what kind of student was Elvis really? does your neigh or ever talk about him?

[@rodwhite9643]

And 8th degree

[@suspiciousminds1750]

"Women wanted to be with him, men wanted to be him." -Welcome to the Club!

[@lumiere7216]

same can be said of Prince. The only man wearing make up and high heels that will steal your woman. I mean i'd throw my panties on the stage for either of them ❣️

[@Kingjmcdonald]

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[@cygnusfloyd]

I sure there were a few men who wanted to be with him too.

[@suspiciousminds1750]

no doubt.

[@xStrych9x]

"I mean let's face it, Elvis was prettier than most women..." - True Romance

[@iamcanadianprolife1249]

Fugly

[@1bcordell]

@@chucknorris2952 Love it. I used this line on one of my co-workers the other day (she likes dropping movie lines) and she had no idea what I was talking about. Epic movie.

[@hicksboson1]

Tru facts

[@MrDgfresh83]

Prince owns that title.

[@redtailzephier4141]

So we'd both fuck Elvis...nice to meet people with common interests

[@gussygatlin3093]

I cried all the way through this just watching you.... I saw the lights come on!!! I saw the same thing that Elvis did to the whole world in his time AND beyond.... He is timeless. He can't be compared. Not only did Elvis have this charisma..... He was a Humanitarian! I'm so heartbroken about Lisa Marie passing away. His only daughter with Priscilla.

[@utatriebel2211]

und sein Enkel ist auch noch gestorben.😢 So schade, dass kein Nachkomme mehr von ihm da ist.

[@finallife87]

@@utatriebel2211 his grandchildren are still alive....also he's got a great grandchild alive.

[@pattytheseeker8902]

I saw Elvis live in 1972. My big brother took me to the show. It was like a religious experience!!! Great memory. So wonderful.❤

[@afordhere75126]

68 Comeback Special. Any clip or watch the whole thing as a streaming special. Everything you mentioned about him is in it. To me, in it, he is the epitome of cool. I'm old, and have been a fan of his since I was 5.

[@bobbistevens5648]

You are so right! The 68 comeback special is definitely something amazing.

[@chrisvivier4470]

If I can Dream is my favorite song from his 68 Special but I still think Aloha from Hawaii is Elvis in his Prime and absolutely the best

[@Joindque05]

Term LEGEND is thrown around freely these days , you just seen a true LEGEND ! never be another Elvis !

[@deanna6027]

My Mom is a huge Elvis fan and she saw him in concert in 1972. I remember when on the radio they said he died and my mother was crying so hard she had to pull over because she was crying so much. I was 7 years old when he died and I am a huge fan of his thanks to my mom. He truly had a God given talent. My parents and I went to Graceland in 1988 and my husband took me to Graceland last Month for my birthday and it was AWESOME!! I’m loved your reaction 😊

[@randywilliams2363]

When I saw him in concert he sang for 1 hour and 45 minutes. His incredible voice never failed him. I saw him in Pine Bluff, Arkansas 9 months later he passed away. You should listen to fo his studio recordings, And the Aloha from Hawaii. Over 1 billion people have seen that concert. He always gave 100% of himself.

[@ryanspencerlauderdale687]

Shoutout to the band too. They’re killing it on this track.

[@gaynorpatterson2915]

The back up makes the song imo… Elvis owns it but the back ups completes it.

[@razor6888]

Yes, well said... fantastic job !

[@rson1962]

Very true.

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

O they were killing it. They were feeding on each other, especially that drummer

[@dollywilson3395]

I've been "blessed" to see seven concerts....I'm almost 77.

[@2Snails1Shell]

👍☺️

[@kelsi257]

I so wish I could have seen him in concert!

[@ryanonethreethreeseven357]

god bless your lucky young soul

[@c.j.9248]

That is so cool!!!

[@lawrenceschramm4661]

I was so very fortunate to attend a Elvis concert in 1974 at the age of 8 years old with my mom , Dad and baby sister (5) . It was a experience I'll never forget , the wemon absolutely lost their minds at every move he made . The ultimate showman, second to none.....

[@muddlasvegas]

It’s sad that so many young adults aren’t shown legends. To not know who Elvis is, is so sad. He was amazing!

[@AWanderingEye]

The last oldies station here closed shop about 3 years ago. If radio dies folks are left to their own devices and whatever is the latest coming out on whatever social media. Huge range of quality, genres and international --- very hard for the cream to rise to the top.

[@caomhan84]

I don't want to start a fire in the comments, but I've noticed that when people talk about Elvis these days all they mention is "He stole from black culture" or whatever. And because of social media and its power today, that becomes the story. And that's all the younger generation cares about. It doesn't matter that he still had an incredible voice and incredible charisma and incredible range as a performer. He's shrugged off because of that. And it's a shame.

[@denn4u]

Elvis had the swag And the ladies loved him

[@trwagner1]

I'm glad someone so young would examine and look at Elvis and determine how Elvis was a great draw, He wasn't just a showman, a sexy man, even today his performances are wonderous, he is Elvis, he is Elvis. He is the performer of ages, a stage performer, Elvis transcends time and decades! He excelled what everyone was fed as a show. He gave us a show that we never knew.

[@judilehman1481]

He was the first entertainer to do a live concert via Satelitte. I remember watching it on TV when I was 13. "Aloha from Hawaii." Awesome concert if you can find the DVD.

[@utatriebel2211]

Dieses Konzert kann man hier sehen.😊

[@tcb5677]

Elvis the man beautiful talent one of the best wait till you see his variety as you learn about him his career spanned from 1954 to 1977

[@LotsOfCome]

His smile, his eyes is to die for! Jesus Christ what a beautiful man he was! And what a voice!! 😩😻 loved this reaction! ♥️

[@TKWkw]

Sissy Houston said " when she worked with Elvis that he was so handsome you didn't want to look anywhere else"!! And Elvis was a black belt on karate!!

[@iamthatiam4496]

shockadellick I seriously doubt Elvis’s black belt would be very effective in the condition he was in. And BTW- Karate was quite effective in the 1970s

[@michaelpimentel3002]

@@iamthatiam4496 Sorry, I disagree. Karate isn't as effective as it was in MMA competition but in CQB or H2H combat it still is-- especially when the instructors don't care about "rules" but in survival and it's a fight to the death. And by all accounts, until the last 2 years of his life, Elvis could still handle himself that is if he wanted to kill with his bare hands then he could. Elvis Presley was an 8th degree black belt in karate. He took an interest in karate in 1958 after he was drafted into the Army and stationed in Germany. His first instructor was a German shotokan stylist named Juergen Seydel who taught Elvis at his off-base housing in Nauheim. During his leaves to Paris he would take private lessons with Tetsugio Murakami, one of Japan's top shotokan stylists, who would help pioneer shotokan in Europe. After Presley’s discharge from the army, he would continue his studies and training in karate. Elvis qualified for a 1st degree black belt in 1960 in Memphis with the great Hank Slomanski, a Chito-ryu stylist. The Sergeant Major was one of the first legitimate North American martial arts masters. By the late 1950s, Slomanski was the sensei at Fort Campbell and trained 101st Airborne recruits martial arts. As recorded by STARS AND STRIPES, in the 1950s Slomanski was introduced to Chito-ryu, a Japanese style founded by Dr. Tsuyoshi Chitose. Basically, Chito-ryu is a combination of Goju-ryu and Shorin-ryu karate. He stunned the Japanese karate masters by beating 119 opponents to win a tournament in Japan becoming one of the few non-Japanese to do so. Elvis trained at Fort Campbell with members of the 101st Airborne. For his first fight, he squared off against 4th degree black Sgt Saur. Elvis lost after absorbing a flurry of full contact strikes to his body. He was on his hands and knees but as Slomanski put it: "I saw Elvis slowly get up with that sneer on his face ... then I saw in his eyes what we usually see only in war: Elvis wanted to kill! As the two men once again clashed I stepped in to break Elvis and Sgt Saur apart but I found out what I wanted to know. The kid was a fighter - not a quitter. Also Sgt Saur would comment that they would occasionally have a beer after training, but he and Elvis never became friends. As a rule Elvis rarely drank, but he made an exception to sit down and have a beer with the boys.” There was no favoritism involved. Elvis was awarded his coveted black belt after six weeks of persistent suffering inflicted by Hank Slomanski and the 101 Airborne recruits and future Rangers and Green Berets. In the end, Elvis became only one of a handful of civilians to whom Slomanski, a karate champion and later the future International Commissioner of Karate in the United States, awarded a "Black Belt". Slomanski rose through the ranks to end his military career as a Command Sergeant Major, having served in airborne infantry, ranger (commando), and special forces units. His gravestone at Arlington National Cemetery indicates Slomanski served in combat in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was awarded three Purple Hearts, one Silver Star, and a Bronze Star for his exceptional leadership as well as injuries sustained while serving in the War. Hank Slomanski was chosen as one of the elite representatives of the original Special Forces established by President John F. Kennedy. He retired from the Army sometime in the mid 1960s.

[@marysample275]

He is The King of rock and roll. He was the first and no one will ever be as great as he was and still is!

[@waynecoker7129]

I have never seen nobody do what ELVIS does on stage ! [ THE KING ]

[@kingcassius2586]

*da KANG!

[@stephenjuracek7527]

And that young lady is the magic of Elvis Presley!!

[@01Chamrick]

There will never be another like him.. he could sing anything

[@UtopiaBlue68]

@Angel Crow Elvis recorded over 800 songs from almost every genre of music.

[@ecs3821]

Angel Crow shut up

[@randallshaw9609]

I watched him try to sing 'Unchained Melody' and it was absolutely embarrassing. I couldn't finish watching it was so bad. Now this was at the end of his career so all the drugging, being out of shape, and generally not taking even remotely good care of himself had to have taken its toll. (Note to Sushi: DO NOT watch anything from late in Elvis' career. I can tell you really like him and there's a lot to like so don't) That said, no way was he ever going to hit those high high notes like Bobby Hatfield could. Simply no way.

[@UtopiaBlue68]

@@randallshaw9609 You are correct in your analytical suggestions concerning Elvis latter days of his life performing the high note in this particular performance. I believe had Elvis performed this same song 10 years previously he would have knocked it out of the park as his voice changed his voice became deeper.

[@jamesmcoy570]

Randall Shaw Interesting to hear that. Some actually consider that last performance of Unchained Melody one of his best. Watch it again,.. He sang his heart out as he played that piano! He hit those high notes with all he had.

[@buddycuster]

So cool watching your reaction - - & yes, Elvis INVENTED “cool”! A great singer - - an amazing entertainer - - a heartthrob - - a great dancer - - basically, “THE MAN”!

[@mottthehoople684]

Watching this young woman's reaction to Elvis is bringing tears to my eyes

[@ashemdayeasongs3109]

Sure does

[@johnpierson243]

They don't call him " The King" for nothing!

[@toddhaak9401]

Saw him in 1973 when I was 8 years old ! It was a life altering event for me ! Have listened to him everyday since January 1973 till now .

[@Angel-kv3ui]

watching you react to Elvis had me in stitches. You are delightful! Love your video reactions.. keep the videos coming please.

[@redpine8665]

I have to say - this has to be the most charismatic performance I've ever seen by anyone.

[@dabdella1460]

Welcome to my world Elvis has been entertaining me for over fifty years and I was blessed to be walking the earth at the same time Love your reaction ,his moves where telling drummer , what he wanted. Dd

[@edwilliams127]

I saw Elvis perform four times during the seventies in Macon, Georgia - to this day the greatest concerts I've ever attended. We were very blessed to have Elvis - they should put his picture next to the word "charisma" in the dictionary!

[@waynepitser4521]

Was at Elvis aloha show in Hawaii. Wife and her friend were not sure they wanted to go, After the show they made me stay 2 hours to try and catch a glimpse of him leaving the building.

[@jimpayton8285]

Was able to see Elvis in Oakland, CA , Nov. 11, 1972. The thing I remember most is the flashbulbs from cameras going off even before he got on stage. And, of course hearing all of the women screaming. Great Entertainer and show. Wearing the Thunderbird Suit and cape with the Jack Lord belt.

[@jimpayton8285]

Anyone that has photos of this show, I’d love to obtain them

[@TheNo1BandDad]

Watching you young people as you're introduced to Elvis helps me reappreciate what I experienced as a kid. Sometimes, I forget.

[@Bionic_Fonzie]

"Not reproducible" is the perfect way to describe it. It will never be replicated.

[@garryiglesias4074]

“There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die.”

[@PoboyNCoke]

Preach

[@rickrhoden1]

@@garryiglesias4074 Nicely put!

[@ashleyschooneman2998]

Sorry it can,just youtube"Bob and Matt Joyce sing live"is Bob Elvis today ? different song though.

[@PoboyNCoke]

@@ashleyschooneman2998 stop perpetuating that Falsehood! That man is NOT Elvis

[@letitiarangel9550]

I was blessed to see two of Elvis Presley's Concerts and he loved his fans and he did love to perform for them!! ❤️❤️💕 I will tell you that he was on stage for at least 3hours and no headliners.💖 You were Blessed to hear Elvis the entire time.😇 Truly when he sang Gospel chills from head to toe and you felt every note!! 💖💖

[@michaelpayne754]

That's why he was the King of Rock And Roll. he had so much enthusiasm and was a God to most women!! R.I.P ELVIS YOU WERE SENSATIONAL!!

[@starlitekaraoke113]

Before anyone did anything, Elvis did everything!

[@julieford8788]

I’ve loved Elvis since I was 4 ! His music and voice still gives me chills and I’m 56 now. He was the greatest entertainer! Try a lot more if his songs please

[@steelbat54]

So nice to see that this beautiful man made a wonderful impression on you. Yes, a beautiful man if I do say so myself. And believe me. Many a straight man has looked at him in awe. His moves were completely natural. He could never keep his legs still. He was also a black belt in karate which made him more flexible. ....and yes, I was blessed to have seen him in concert, New Years Eve, 1976. Glad you enjoyed ..

[@jimgraham7477]

Elvis was and is The King, He was a pioneer, His personna was that of Magnificense

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

NOW you know why he was all sweaty. Elvis was very active on stage, incorporating some of his karate (Black Belt) moves into his act along with his dance moves. And as you saw he also had great sense of humor. He was a very deeply religious, generous and humble man and amazingly enough pretty much just a regular guy! That gained him a lot of appeal.

[@Murlo.]

I attended an Elvis Presley concert in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the old Met stadium. I was 16 years old in 1975. I went with my older brother and sister and a friend of my brothers. It was in November, cold, but we drove there in my mom's red convertible with the top down singing Elvis songs on old vhs tapes. When Elvis entered the stage the screaming was deafening. Was an incredible experience. I brag to this day I went to an Elvis Presley concert.

[@MissEddieBlueKawaiiKrafts]

Was it as bad as the Beatles that you couldn’t hear the concert over the screaming 😋😋

[@SultanOfTwang1956]

@@MissEddieBlueKawaiiKrafts Many of Elvis's famed TCB band members have shared countless upon countless stories and attested to experiencing that phenomena literally hundreds of times through the years, so that answer would be an emphatic yes.

[@losrodrigues1957]

Your lucky I wish I was born earlier

[@sontwo3948]

I love this young women's reaction. As a boy (in 1956-57) I remember going to a friend's house one afternoon to watch The Mickey Mouse Club. People were just then starting to get TVs. My friend had an older sister, age 16-17, and I was amazed to see that she had covered her ENTIRE bedroom (walls, ceiling ! ) with Elvis posters. The mid-late 1950s were when Elvis first "burst upon the scene." I was still a kind of innocent 10 year old white boy. I liked his music, and knew he was "important somehow" but did not come to understand just who he really was until the early 1970s. I did not hear him in person, but I loved his music and saw him on TV. Guys respected him. Women adored him. His song "Caught in a Trap" is all about his love for women. He was pure magic. There was no one else like him.

[@Cbyneorne]

"I never knew Elvis was this cool" is one of the weirdest sentences I've ever heard.

[@timdouglas8890]

He invented the word!

[@sarahholland1375]

Her generation know nothing of our world! Bless her for just realising why he's so iconic. 😁 (where he flirts with one of the backing singers... When he walks towards her, the look in his eyes... Oh my!)

[@jamescox2749]

sad i know

[@206dannie]

@97RAVINEAVE lol

[@rla1000]

Cbyneorne , Why? She is just discovering him, she's two generations removed from his time. I think it's cool that she has that reaction upon being exposed to his music and performance for the first time.

[@caniswolf3394]

J: "You know Elvis is dead, right?" K: "Elvis isn't dead, he just went home!"

[@Tony96]

😢

[@Zak_Nike]

he just left the building.

[@stevelillie3880]

Tommy Lee Jones men in black.

[@jeffbaker634]

Elvis was the whole package and girls went crazy over him. His gyrating hips and dance moves caused outrage with the older people but the young went crazy. I'm so glad you are reacting to Elvis he was the King of Rock n Roll in his prime and a movie star too.

[@MarineSgt]

I did 2 as a toddler....lol! Ive got an autographed picture with me & my dad & Elvis

[@missskinnie3389]

Elvis is timeless, emotionally honest and gives a high point to listen to, and it is where music affects the time people live and good spirits.

[@atmoms2]

I'm old, I was 8 when we first heard his music on an RCA Victor 45rpm "Don't Be Cruel" was the son ... he changed the world for us. He really was a phenomenon.

[@jackworsham2897]

As an assistant high school principal, I once had a lady come to my office rip-roaring mad about something that had happened to her daughter. She started her story by saying she would have come by earlier, but was in Memphis touring Elvis' home. I told her I had been there, but the crowd was just too long for me to wait. Anyway, we started to talk about Elvis and the conversation went on well over an hour. She stood up to leave and was shaking my hand and I said "what about your daughter?" She said, "Oh, it was no big deal," and walked out happy with our mixed memories! I just shook my head! The magic of Elvis!

[@graceevey7020]

Saw him 4 times in concert, 2 in New York and 2 in Las Vegas, I loved him forever and I'm so glad the younger people are going to love him

[@saber822]

This is why I like your channel. You switch it up and are open minded to all types of music

[@TOOSUSHI]

Awe thanks Detrick!

[@scottorvito]

His flexibility came from his martial arts training. Some people like to make jokes about it but he was a legit black belt in American kenpo taught by the man who created it, Ed Parker.

[@popeofsimps2924]

Damn Elvis is badass

[@pierreo33]

@@popeofsimps2924 You don't become world famous for nothing! Still world famous 40 years after his death

[@jamieg2427]

@@pierreo33 I’m pretty sure the man's still alive. He was merely abducted and made immortal by aliens so he could sing and write and have fun with the best of the galaxy until he feels his time is done.

[@Fulltimervgal]

I also took martial arts from Ed Parker Santa Monica. I was also a telephone operator on the floor above Ed Parker studio. No one was allowed in the building when Elvis was there. Had to have special clearance to get it.

[@MrRaErickson]

Honorary black belt

[@supastar25]

Dude was a true showman...such a legend

[@rogerramjet5214]

I saw Elvis in concert in Binghamton, NY in 1977….great concert!

[@ericfaulkner7751]

I never got to see him in person but still remember the day his passing was on the news. He was a great performer and singer. His gospel songs are incredible also.

[@Kup1966]

You should watch the whole concert, this kind of energy runs throughout. I'm amazed and happy to hear that a new generation are redescovering Elvis...

[@tanyastewart7019]

Sushi, it's a joy to watch your introduction to the magic, the miracle of talent, that was ELVIS! Those of us who grew up with his music as the soundtrack of our lives still hold him and his music deeply within out hearts. We are blessed to relive some of the snapshots of our lives and a much more innocent and in many ways loving and open-minded society each time we hear one of his songs and that experience never leaves us! I believe as you immerse yourself more into his musical legacy you might also find a similar experience planted within your soul...cuz ELVIS had heart and soul that didn't just touch another soul but burst through and enmeshed with it! I would recommend for your next venture into his legacy that you explore his range of styles that has been unsurpassed, specifically "In The Ghetto", "American Trilogy", "If I Can Dream", and to honor his greatest musical love, gospel music, "How Great Thou Art." And just fyi, his Christmas book of music is still tremendously popular and frequently played and the PERFECT addition to any holiday event or activity! You might discover that you're somewhat familiar with some of those songs without being aware of who the artist is. My 2 favorites are"Winter Wonderland" and "I'll Be Home For Christmas." It's never Christmas around our home until Elvis is singing about it throughout the house! ☺

[@MichaelCarsonhuffine1stservice]

First of all I want to say hello beautiful the dance moves that he Incorporated in his concert with definitely for a reason Elvis was a 7th degree black belt and shotokan karate

[@clydeb7713]

Elvis led a very troubled personal life with failing health in his early 40s. He died at only 42yrs old. The only time he was truly happy was on stage singing to people whom he adored. He was very generous and charitable and never forgot his humble roots. His talent and voice are unmatched.

[@tonyjones1560]

I read somewhere that Elvis' father was afraid he'd go broke from the amount of money he'd just give away to both the members of his inner circle and total strangers...

[@kevinkelly2613]

"You might be cool, but you'll never be Elvis Presley cool"! So true lol

[@freddiemercury4evr]

Facts.

[@FloridaWildlife]

True. I was taught by Michael Persons who was taught by Ed Parker who then developed Sam Pai Kenpo (3 shields Karate). Street style karate.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

Poor old Elvis. This song was written by Francis Zambon a "white guy" Elvis was a little white kid who was scouted by some record producers. Fact!!! Elvis was groomed by a whole lotsa people to get the white girls out of the black clubs. Fact!!! Because "white america" didn't like their white little virgin brides going to these places. Fact!!! Elvis never wrote a song. Fact!!! The way Elvis was shaking himself all over the stage was not something he invented. Fact!!! This kind of movement on stage was going on in the black clubs for years. Fact!!! Just another way America didn't want blacks to be an influence on "white america". Fact!!! Now I am not saying that "Elvis" wasn't a good entertainer. What I am saying is he was groomed by "white america" to be your white modern day idol. Fact!!!

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

bwana-ma-coo-bah 2 hours ago Poor old Elvis. This song was written by Francis Zambon a "white guy" Elvis was a little white kid who was scouted by some record producers. Fact!!! Elvis was groomed by a whole lotsa people to get the white girls out of the black clubs. Fact!!! Because "white america" didn't like their white little virgin brides going to these places. Fact!!! Elvis never wrote a song. Fact!!! The way Elvis was shaking himself all over the stage was not something he invented. Fact!!! This kind of movement on stage was going on in the black clubs for years. Fact!!! Just another way America didn't want blacks to be an influence on "white america". Fact!!! Now I am not saying that "Elvis" wasn't a good entertainer. What I am saying is he was groomed by "white america" to be your white modern day idol. Fact

[@littleelvis3358]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Need to check some of your Facts!!!!!!! Fact......

[@53imperial]

The whole of the generation in the Western world living when he was alive misses him.

[@candyjackson5359]

Yes I did with my mom and aunt. In West Virginia in 1974 I was 12years old it was crazy

[@MLFProp]

When I was in college, Elvis came to Murfreesboro, TN (about 1974 as I recall) and my mother asked me to take her, her 3 sisters and my cousin to the concert and I'm so glad that I did. I've never seen a better concert. The man put so much energy into his performances.

[@donodle8290]

I was in Murfreesboro this past December and stayed at the Ramada Inn in the same room Elvis stayed in

[@chrisf9460]

That concert is on youtube from a soundboard recording

[@kckirkify]

And your world is forever changed. You’ll be hooked.

[@jennywren7822]

The most handsome man to walk this earth, in his late twenties early thirties as here he was an adonis. R.I.P Mr Presley you'll always be the best....

[@mvdh877]

late twenties early thirties he was an adonis? do you know elvis was born in 1935 and started to sing early 50s

[@jennywren7822]

@@mvdh877 Of course I do, but to me his best years were 1968 to 73. We all have our opinions. I'm 73 not 18....

[@danielaerbanova5523]

@@mvdh877 HIS late twenties, early thirties...

[@mvdh877]

@@danielaerbanova5523 yeah i know now,i did read it wrong,can happen sometimes

[@marcgunz]

I remember this performance well was in Las Vegas staying at the new International hotel on vacation from L.A. and I remember looking over at my mom who was just mesmerized by this performance and my father couldn’t stop clapping I was enjoying watching them watching Elvis and I got caught up in the performance too he kept sweating and singing, everyone s eyes were on him whenever or wherever he was on stage, we were sitting on the right side mid section to the stage but I could see every movement, it was unbelievable, glad it was filmed and every time I see it I think of my parents and brings Elvis and my parents alive again to me