Elvis Presley & The Black Community - That Echo Will Never Die (REACTION)

[@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor]

That was just great fellas. It seems that if everyone thought like MLK and Elvis Presley did that the world would only be filled with love. Thanks for doing this.

[@AirplayBeats]

Thanks for watching!!

[@kimstars39]

perfectly said!

[@lc86_65]

You have all these artists now that are firstly activists! They repeat the slogans, but they don't put their money where their mouth is... Elvis did. He spoke through his actions. People then understood he opened the doors for the amazing black musicians that he got inspired from! He loved that music, he always gave credit to all those people that inspired him then.

[@michaellucchesi8645]

Elvis was born in tupelo Ms very poor. Moved to Memphis around 10 years old. His friends were Black example. Jackie Wilson had a hart attack in a concert His manager stole all his money. Elvis paid for a nursing till he pass a way. They were very similar.

[@JaxNole61]

Best Elvis Presley movie Elvis was played by Kurt Russell

[@MsRhodeman]

I am a 68 year old white woman married to a black man and we grew up during the time that Elvis was big. I always did love Elvis, his music his Movies... I always knew that he was misjudged and that he was a down-to-earth down to the heart and soul good person But I'm learning so much more about him now that I'm watching KZbin videos and reactions from different people I'm creating me a folder of things that I'm learning about him... I'm going to tell you from my experience keep digging and digging and digging until you've watched absolutely everything that's out there about this man.. trust me you will continue to be amazed at how much people on both sides of the fence loved him. And yes in the seventies when he started getting hooked on the pills and things to make him sleep cuz he had insomnia pills to wake him up so he could be on stage he have medical issues going on but I'll tell you what his last concert in June of 1977 2 months before he still gave his audience everything he had to give and more... He did not do anything for the fame... He loved singing for his fans and he lived for them

[@richardeidemiller6739]

Rumors and false information can destroy someone. This is a perfect example. This man bought cars, homes, paid hospital bills, gave to countless charities for people from all walks of life, all races, ethnic backgrounds. I am glad people are waking up to who he really was. Vicki

[@AbiNomac]

It brings me joy when black people wake up to the truth that Elvis wasn’t racist but it was the polar opposite, he LOVED blacks.

[@marybarrett47]

Elvis proved he respected a man for what was inside, not the color of his skin.

[@kathiek4239]

He was the real deal. As time passed after his death, he somehow became a punchline with all the Elvis impersonators, “fat” Elvis, etc. It was easy to forget how revolutionary he was in his time. And that voice! (His gospel music will bring you to tears.) i wish he had lived long enough to see his music sampled in rap. It makes me so happy to see younger people appreciate his music. ❤️

[@lizpedano1542]

Guess what I am 65 and loved his music 🎶... but didn’t know all this about him ... thank you so much deeply appreciate

[@carriemichelle322]

Elvis was born into poverty. He was only 1 of 4 white families living in a prominently black neighborhood. His neighbors helped his family. Unfortunately back then it was horrible times of segregation. Elvis would go to the movies with his childhood friend who was black. Elvis would sneak over to him and they'd sit in the aisle. He opened the door for black music/musicians. He never forgot where he came from. Check out Elvis..King of Kindness and Short version of Elvis...A Generous Heart. Thank u for reacting to this- much success on your channel! TCB ⚡🤘🌹 James Brown wouldn't leave Elvis's casket when he died. He sat with him for 4 hrs! Mohammed Ali loved Elvis! There's video of them. He spoke at a Memorial Service yrs later for him. Elvis had a robe made for him. When Jackie Wilson had a stroke on stage & went into a coma, Elvis paid his medical bills! Elvis was in a car dealership and saw a black women looking at cars and she couldn't get one, he bought it for her. He was so generous to complete strangers! Didn't matter what color u were! Soul doesnt have a color.

[@AirplayBeats]

Thank you so much. You always give us so much good info. I definitely have to look into James Brown and Elvis’ relationship.

[@PoboyNCoke]

@@AirplayBeats that's one of my favorite stories . I never knew the story until many years later . JB was the real deal.

[@ehrenthompson7891]

I have gladly eaten crow about Elvis.

[@amandarayray9340]

My heart is happy watching this, too many people have believed lies, made up stories, or repeated lies about this man for too long...the truth is that the people who were there and knew him (BB, SDJ, Ali, Brown, Berry, Green, The Sweet Inspirations etc) are the only ones that we should listen to.

[@AirplayBeats]

Thanks for watching!!

[@anthonycornish8654]

FINALLY THE KING IS GETTING NOTICED FOR HIS GREATNESS 👑🙏

[@TheGuest954]

Elvis wasn't a king of anything. He never wrote a single song he sang. He copied everything from Black artists.

[@thymeout4rosemary446]

I am an old white lady that grew up in Baltimore. I was 11, when I heard his first hit on the radio, in early Feb. 1956. It was Heartbreak Hotel, and I thought it was great. He took the world by storm in 1956, and people all over America tuned into see his 1st performances on Ed Sullivan show on Sept 8th 1956. 86.2% of TV viewers watched to see what all the fuss was about. The man just had a natural talent for singing, dancing and acting. He had charisma and confidence and that was amazing, especially for a 21 yr old that grew up so poor. He changed hairstyles, music, clothing and culture. We kids and teens, also listened to and bought Fats Domino, the black doo wop groups, Chuck Berry, Sam Cooke, Little Richard and whoever else we enjoyed listening to. His records sold even in the Deep South, as then as always it is the young people that make singers popular. Enjoy your Elvis journey. I enjoyed you guys commentary.

[@Kd4stt.]

We grew up listening to Elvis Presley, we still enjoy listening to Pastor Bob Joyce who continues reminding us of Elvis's unique style 😎

[@TheGodseye76]

Man, Elvis was the shit. I know Little Richard was the real beginning of rock n roll but Elvis just carried it without a thought. I grew up hearing that lyric from Public Enemy and that kinda killed me. I don't blame the feeling of anger about it but I truly think he didn't see color. He was vessel for emotion and music. Love that dude to this day.

[@ploppill34]

Chuck D did Elvis dirty and a whole generation of young men believed him😢

[@eugenemotes9921]

That's what irritates me still! Chuck D was one of my favorites until I watched his negative and stupid comments

[@depper]

BB talked about Elvis the most. Probably because he spent so much time with him. Muhammad Ali and James Brown did too. Here's the most significant commentary from BB: THE LEGEND Mr BB KING: "'Before Elvis we had Little Black Sambo, separate black restrooms and water fountains, and colored events that kept us away from the whites', BB King noted as he mention that Presley would attend events especially designated just for African-Americans. In June 1956, Presley ignored Memphis's segregation ordinances by attending 'Colored Night' at the local fairgrounds amusement park. The following December, King was there as Presley opened up almost unbreakable racial barriers by attending and supporting the segregated WDIA black radio station's annual fund-raising event for 'needy black children' at Memphis' Ellis Auditorium. King wrote in his autobiography that he 'liked Elvis. I saw him as a fellow Mississippian. I was impressed by his sincerity. When he came to the Goodwill Review (the event WDIA fund raisers of 1956 and 1957), he did himself proud'. 'The Goodwill Revues were important', he wrote. 'The entire black community turned out. All the DJs carried on, putting on skits and presenting good music'. In his autobiography, King said he held no grudges because 'Elvis didn't steal any music from anyone. He just had his own interpretation of the music he'd grown up on, same is true for everyone. I think Elvis had integrity'. 'If anyone says Elvis Presley was a racist', charged B.B. King in the 2010 interview. 'Then they don't know a thing about Elvis Presley or music history. 'Many nights after we finished our sets and I'd go up to his suite', King stated. 'I'd play Lucille (on Elvis' guitar) and sing with Elvis, or we'd take turns. It was his way of relaxing'. 'I'll tell you a secret', King winked and laughed. 'We were the original Blues Brothers because that man Elvis knew more blues songs than most in the business - and after some nights it felt like we sang everyone one of them." 'Let me tell you the definitive truth about Elvis Presley and racism', The King of the Blues, B.B. King said, 'With Elvis, there was not a single drop of racism in that man. And when I say that, believe me I should know'."

[@AirplayBeats]

You are the man when it comes to this Elvis info!! Thanks for all the knowledge again.

[@kathifielder1110]

It's so great to see young people with open minds willing to learn about Elvis. It's so sad how many people still think he was a racist when in actuality he was one of the catalysts that brought about the civil rights movement. In the '50s, a DJ refused to interview Elvis because he was a "n----- lover". Elvis told guitarist Scotty Moore, "Go tell that s.o.b. I'm damn proud to be a n----- lover!"

[@nativepapi6818]

The late great James brown and Elvis were very close, James called Elvis his soul brother. After Elvis passed away James did a tribute song for Elvis its called. James brown singing love me tender tribute to Elvis. These to men had a strong bond .James publicly said that he loved Elvis. There's alot to be said for that. That was a great reaction. 👍 Subbed.

[@AirplayBeats]

Thanks for watching!! We appreciate it.

[@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor]

Very good point -- James Brown sang Love Me Tender in honor of his brother Elvis Presley and is on youtube check it out. Those two were as tight as real life brothers --- when Elvis died Brown would stand by his coffin for close to 4 hours, and was crying and so devastated that Browns own security detail had to assist him out of the room. The Presleys considered Brown family, and he was the last celebrity to see Elvis’ body before burial.

[@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor]

And here it is and wow I would have ended the Elvis movie with this it's so good!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKOlnGONetejfrc

[@depper]

The great legends of color in his era: BB King - Jackie Wilson - James Brown were there to witness Elvis‘ creativity. Elvis was a one-of-a-kind super talent that grew up in the black community during the Great Depression and segregation in the deep South. Born in 1935 in a shack his father built (no electricity or plumbing). His twin brother died at birth. The Presleys were so poor that they buried his stillborn twin brother in a shoe box. So Elvis experienced the depths of poverty from the day he was literally born. He grew up playing nd praying with black friends on the streets and in black and white southern Baptist churches, in the poorest mixed and black neighborhoods in Tupelo -- a potentially deadly activity back in the 1940s-60s down South. Elvis' support for the civil rights movement was real and is not known by the greater population in America. The new Elvis 2022 movie examined this part. This is why almost all black musicians from that era absolutely loved Elvis because he was able to take that Memphis sound all around the country and then the world. Little Richard credited Elvis Presley multiple times for opening up the door for black music and creating a path that he could travel and so he could make his mark. Clearly a terribly racist time Elvis put poverty and racial socialization on his platform. But he did it all through Music and his behind the scenes actions alone. He never got political I think that’s what actually made him so powerful and able to succeed. FAMOUS QUOTES BY THE MOST KNOWN BLACK MEN and WOMEN OF THE 1940s-80s and beyond WHO ACTUALLY KNEW ELVIS: JOHN LEE HOOKER - "Elvis was a really good friend of mine.... He was the king." -- John Lee Hooker MUHAMMAD ALI - 'Elvis was my close personal friend. He had a robe made for me. I don't admire nobody, but Elvis Presley was the sweetest, most humble and nicest man you'd want to know. We must understand, Elvis did lot for poor people, he cared for people, he had a good heart, he just wasn't a person who was great with talent, but he was great in spirit and with God in his heart. I wouldn't praise nobody if he don't deserve it, because I am the greatest of all time in boxing, in boxing. I said boxing ! But I'm telling you, I'm Black, I'm a Islamic, I'm 100% different from you. But I’ll tell the world Elvis was the greatest of all time. I'm a Muslim who's black who stands up for what he believes. I don't have to say what I don't feel, I'm not false, I don't have to say this. I have no Bosses. I'm free. He to me, is one of the greatest singers, actors and all round men of all time.” ~ "THE GREATEST" MUHAMMAD ALI. BB KING: 'Let me tell you the definitive truth about Elvis Presley and racism', The King of the Blues, B.B. King said in 2010. 'With Elvis, there was not a single drop of racism in that man. And when I say that, believe me I should know'. -- BB KING The "GODFATHER OF SOUL" JAMES BROWN: “I wasn’t just a fan, I was his brother. He said I was good and I said he was good; we never argued about that. Elvis was a hard worker, dedicated, and God loved him … I love him and hope to see him in heaven. There will never be another like that Soul Brother”. During Elvis' private family wake, James was the LAST ONE TO LEAVE. 3 hours and 30 minutes later -- it took several of his security guards to help him out of the room. James was devastated -- James and Elvis sang Gospel together many a night to all hours of the morning at each others' homes. James Brown was considered family by the Presleys they were so close. JACKIE WILSON: "A lot of people have accused Elvis of stealing the black man's music, when in fact, almost every black solo entertainer copied from Elvis." --- JACKIE WILSON (Elvis quietly paid for Jackie's medical expenses until the day he passed away in 1977. Before Jackie's stage accident he would carry a small signed photo of Elvis in his pants pocket. Every day, bar none.) RANDY JACKSON (of the Jackson 5): "Elvis used Rock and Roll music to bridge the gap between whites and minorities. He was a wonderful person." LITTLE RICHARD "He sung my Tootie Fruti & by him singing it, made it bigger & made ME bigger" And then he said: “I thank God for Elvis Presley. I thank the Lord for sending Elvis to open the door so I could walk down the road...”- Little Richard CISSY HOUSTON: "Elvis loved gospel music. He was raised on it. And he really did know what he was talking about. He was singing Gospel all the time - almost anything he did had that flavor. You can't get away from what your roots are." - Cissy Houston (The Sweet Inspirations co-founder & member & sang vocals for Elvis, also mother of Whitney Houston)

[@Key-ho3qi]

Aww! This made me cry. I have read things Little Richard said but this one was new. May they rest in peace. 🙏🏽❤️

[@reneemallicone4770]

Elvis is what legends are made of. He was the greatest performer of all time. He had a voice like no other. He stood for what he believed. He defended Blacks, Hispanics and all other minorities. He was generous to a fault because he grew up in the ghetto dirt poor. It was nothing for him to buy someone a house or a car or pay off someone's mortgage. For someone's surgery or whatever they needed. He saw no color. He was not only the Absolute King of Rock and Roll he was the Absolute giver to all that needed anything. He was kind, soft hearted, generous, caring, loving. An Absolute gentleman and scholar. There has never been and will never be another Elvis. Elvis copied no one. He had his own style and voice. He was a one and only. Those that say he copied are the jealous wannabes that couldn't hold a candle to him on there best day. They only wish they could accomplish what he did with Zero effort. All natural talent. No teachers. He did it all on his own. His way. We need more like Elvis. This world would be a far better place.

[@conradbrewer2786]

Elvis was a gift from God

[@hollielee9649]

ELVIS 😇❤️ was A GIVER 🤑🏡🚙💎💍 TOWARDS SO MANY PEOPLE 😈🤩 OF VARIOUS ETHNICITY 🤩 AND TOWARDS A LOT OF CHARITIES 🤑 Elvis was MULTI TALENTED 🎤🎸🥁🎹🎵. ELVIS 😍 GAVE MOST OF HIS FORTUNE 🔮🤑 AWAY WHEN HE WAS A LIVE

[@yvonnekhan2871]

Much RESPECT for Elvis. The lies told on him about him being racist was CRAP

[@robinhutcheson4129]

He was born with music in his soul..he interpreted it through singing and dancing...it's a beautiful thing...

[@katherinebraxton5068]

Wow I never heard the end of the song in the ghetto. I have always heard how he stood up for Black people. When will people stop thinking that we aren't good enough? I'm glad I was raised to be proud of myself and my people.

[@cindyphifer970]

My man Elvis beautiful inside and out and such a generous soul

[@ruthanncrandall3978]

Elvis loved everyone regardless of skin color.One person back in the day spread a rumor bcuz that person wanted to be like Elvis and that person was jealous.

[@diannp6153]

I’m so glad to see you are fact checking all the stories about Elvis. Elvis had his own voice and style. My all time favorite songs by Elvis are In The Ghetto, and If I Can Dream. Beautiful songs beautifully written and performed with soul and heart. ❤❤❤ He was a good man, through and through.

[@tondialongshore9476]

Elvis when he was little would go across the tracks from were he lived it was called shake town! He would sit an listened to all the performances!

[@supercapitalista5757]

The truth is beautiful. Thanks for spreading it.

[@rawschri]

It always struck me that Elvis was basically a good and decent man, who had his faults, as we all do .... but far from being racist, he wasn't, and growing up in a time and in a place where racism was institutionalised, that reflects great credit on him ...

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Great reaction guys! So happy that younger people are discovering Elvis & learning about him as a person. ❤

[@sharonbird2921]

Elvis didn't like being Called the king he said there's only one king and that's the good Lord up above 🙏👍🐐 THX guys that was really good 👍🐐🐐

[@Tessie46255]

I loved Elvis. Have all his albums. ❤

[@PoboyNCoke]

I've read many books on EP. One theme was clear to me after studying the history of it all. On the personal side I've never heard a negative word about EP from ANYONE that KNEW HIM! There was an old false rumor started by a gossip columnist in the 50's published by either "Jet" or "ebony"it supposedly quoted "EP saying. The only thing a "Nword" can do for me is shine my shoes". The article was written and the columnist had never met Elvis nor could he produce a source for that quote. Jet had to retracted that article and the columnist was discredited. Even though the rumor was false it persisted through the years in the black community all the way down to Chuck D. His verse about EP in "Fight the Power " was based on that false rumor perpetuating it to our generation. Bottom line is, Elvis had his faults, but racism was not in his DNA

[@wnsafford1854]

Just to add a bit; The magazine that ran the article (claiming Elvis said that line on a Boston radio show) was named Serpia (April 1957 issue), owned by a white businessman from Ft. Worth, TX & considered a "wanna be" Jet or Ebony magazine. Jet is the magazine that later investigated & completely debunked it, not only by interviewing people who knew Elvis (back to his childhood), but also proving he'd never once even been to Boston (at that time). Unfortunately, because the Jet article repeated the quote, many only saw that, didn't bother to read the article & ever since have mistakenly attributed the lie to Jet.

[@PoboyNCoke]

@@wnsafford1854I'm so bad at remembering all of this but I hope I kept the story in tact

[@CjJohns1776]

@@PoboyNCoke it was the southern white racist democrats (KKK) behind much of these lies. The Democrat party base is STILL THE SAME.

[@samhugh4965]

What a great reaction! Thanks for sharing! I wonder if y’all’s dad changed his mind?

[@rockinbones8508]

Good reaction guys. As far as Elvis having his own style, Rufus Thomas was right. Elvis combined the sound of white country and black blues in 1954. He was before Chuck Berry and Little Richard's first rock records which came out in 1955. Elvis style is called Rockabilly, and it's a style he had pioneered. It wasn't black, it wasn't white- it's an integrated sound.

[@donnabarney1866]

He's Anglo and Native American.

[@primategaberocco]

Music is colourblind. 👍 Elvis was just a nice guy, who had big, big balls. Cheers.

[@EssEll9791]

heehee doesn't hurt that he's easy on the eyes too. a perfect storm of a person to help facilitate change in the world.

[@primategaberocco]

@@EssEll9791 that always helps.

[@Jackclurichaun]

Nice one kid!! I like that.👍🙏

[@karentranter7806]

This was great guys. I've read it all about Elvis and he really was a kind caring person. His bought his black house keeper a pink house for her and various cars. They were very close. Great reaction guys. Thank you xxx 💝

[@Lakeshore14]

It is hard to believe that so many felt Elvis was vulgar. The outright racism that shows through was despicable. I was 12 when Elvis came on the scene and he changed everything. Thank you for this reaction.

[@RuthannPrice-k9s]

Elvis loved his backup singers

[@drohegda]

You know after all these years don't you just Love those Southern saying's they are so true and right on, Rufus Thomas said after Elvis fine tuned his singing at the church he "" Took Off Like a Late Frieght "". Thank You Gentle great video choice.🎼🎹😎👍

[@marygammons3323]

From a third generation Elvis fan thank you for taking time to know the real Elvis and keeping him alive in 2022

[@sherylmcclure400]

You guys are totally amazing ,now you know why we love Elvis so much ,he was a very humble person , treated everybody with respect, and a great humanitarian, and he truly loved his fans , and gave back to them ,by a kiss, a scarf , piece of jewelry, and never refused a autograph , or a handshake

[@lorettaharris4377]

He loved his fans. He said "I don't care if the women rip my shirt off they pay for it".

[@bertsplci]

Elvis also loved Jacky Wilson. He paid a big part of the medical cost for Jacky after he a stroke in 1975. In regard to "copying black music", everyone likes what he/she grows up with. Elvis, born in a poor multicultural area, grew up with black music and therefore started singing that music.

[@AirplayBeats]

Thanks for the great information and thank you for watching!!

[@wnsafford1854]

Elvis didn’t pay most of Jackie’s bills, but not for lack of trying. To give credit where due, Dick Clark paid the bulk. Jackie suffered a massive heart attack, Sep.1975, on Dick’s show. At 1st, everyone thought his falling down was part of his act. When they realized it was real, an ambulance was called, but the delay & lack of oxygen to the brain, put him into a coma, which he was in & out of, till his 1984 death. Dick found out 1st that Jackie was broke, began paying his medical bills & did so till Jackie died (which wasn’t known till Dick’s 2012 death). When Elvis found out about Jackie, he contacted the facility & learned the medicals were being paid. Per George Klein, Elvis then assigned George to stay in constant contact & report back to Elvis, at least once a week (which he did, till Elvis died). George was to find out if there were any bills not covered, or if there was anything, big or small, needed or wanted, even if it was just to make Jackie’s visitors more comfortable (back then, even a TV in the room cost extra). In just 2 years, Elvis purportedly paid over $40K for Jackie’s care, mostly for “extras”, including such little things as fresh flowers weekly, snacks & magazines for visitors. Per Sonny West, Jackie treasured his 1966 photo with Elvis (autographed “Jackie, you got a friend for life”) & it was at Jackie’s bed side till the day he died.

[@bertsplci]

@@wnsafford1854 thanks for the additional information which is less known.

[@Jackclurichaun]

Yes he did and also... roy hamilton too.

[@Jackclurichaun]

He looked after roy's wife!! After he had the stroke!! Paid all the medical bills!!! As only elvis would!!!

[@lindajohnson6514]

Elvis favorite music was Gospel............. That's where he felt at home.

[@KatrinaRainwater]

Long love Elvis Presley!

[@lisaray9944]

Elvis was my first Concert in 1972 in Fort Worth Texas ….. oh he was a beautiful man with a soul straight out of Heaven

[@Phoenix7878]

Appreciate the reaction. This is just scratching the surface. Elvis was/is on a whole nother level. Just for starters...if he was simply a white dude 'stealing' black music, then that should've been it...he would've been gone. But the opposite happened. He not only changed everything by blatantly challenging and pissing off the 'establishment' and taking all the heat from both sides,, opened doors for everyone, did time in the service, got stuck in the movie contracts etc. But also then made a huge comeback becoming bigger than ever. That's a prime indicator concerning how many levels he had. He wasn't going then, and he sure as hell isn't going away now. The GOAT.

[@RubyGB]

The TCB chain refers to a solid gold chain (necklace) which held his emblem of the lightning bolt and letters TCB (taking care of business) which Elvis gave to the men he worked with. The ladies received the same necklaces but with the letters TLC (tender loving care). These were highly prized items showing a close personal/business relationship with Elvis.

[@MrAlanfalk73]

You should watch the dokumentary Elvis a generous heart, it shows how generous Elvis was.

[@mlknox8566]

After I saw the Elvis movie this year, it really hurt me see how a lie can ruin a reputation. I have always liked Elivs. This country has SO much to answer for...😞

[@JaxNole61]

Man that new Elvis movie was woke Hollyweird trash. Best Elvis movie Kurt Russell played Elvis.

[@Pintail16]

My mother was born in Electric Mills MS. Daddy was born in Beardstown TN. Me and a bunch of kids were coming home from playing a pick up baseball game in Alexandria Louisiana ball park. All us kids played outside those days. Me and the rest of the boys were walking up the street when my momma told us Elvis was dead. Aug 16, 1977. I was 13 years old. We all got along in them days we all loved each other, white, black no one noticed,

[@kierstenridgway4634]

What hits me hard is the fact that it is a big deal that Elvid was Human. ❤️

[@williambrown828]

He was before all them and paved the way way for all the ones that followed

[@Elvista]

Thank you, brothers....EP was good in the hood and one of the brood. Never forgot who he was or where he came from....he was beautiful inside and out. Lies always stick faster than truth....but, God willing, truth will prevail. Amen 💯⚡❤

[@michellejackson6679]

You can never copy Elvis.. I don't care what color you are or religion.. Elvis was unique.. The King.. so giving and so talented.. In my lifetime.. the best I've heard.. at 57 yrs old.. True greats that are gone.. Elvis, Frank, Michael, Whitney.. top 4 right there and all but Frankie passed away too soon. That's just off the top of my head

[@cynthiaclark9566]

Thank You Guy's, this reaction almost made me cry.....Elvis's message to The World was LOVE, like the Preacher said,....He felt that God, 'could use Him'....

[@mikesba]

Elvis born into and raised in poor, predominantly black neighborhoods. Naturally, he absorbed that culture. He loved gospel, soul, etc. ! Definitely check out Part 2 and learn what James Brown, Whitney Houston, Eddie Murphy thought of Elvis.

[@noravanwyk2748]

It is absolutely great that you learn the truth about Elvis. I'm looking forward to witness your journey with Elvis. Elvis heard about a Black lady without legs whose wheelchair was stolen. So Elvis bought the most expensive wheelchair and carried it himself into her home. He picked her up in his arms and put her in the wheelchair. There were paper in the windows. So he gave her money as well. When they left one of his bodyguards said " Elvis, she didn't even know you." Elvis replied, " That is not important. What is important is that she knows someone cares". Apart from numerous acts of kindness every end of year he would give 100 000 dollars to 50 charities. Over Christmas he would withdraw 100 000 dollars and gave money to anyone with a story. Once buying cars he saw a Black lady admiring cars through the window. He bought her a Cadillac and gave her 2000 dollars for clothes. Jackie Wilson's son said that Elvis paid for Jackie's medical bills and stay in hospital.

[@AirplayBeats]

Thank you for watching. We are enjoying this Elvis journey.

[@kierstenridgway4634]

There are so many artists that take away from other artists. They take. And the good ones leave something behind.

[@debbiebowman1830]

He truly was a beautiful soul and he loved everyone didn't matter what race you were but he loved everyone

[@birdland85]

Every person in the world, whether in any European or Asian or Africa country, he put America and rock&roll on the map. My parents grew up to his music and have unconditional love. Fuck, even I have a picture in my apartment. Next to Miles Davis.

[@vonnietorraville1058]

The only reason I can say that is because Elvis was a great man.there was no racism he was a great man. He showed his appreciation for the black man every time he 🎵 loved people who had a heart of gold.Vonnie ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rhondafreespiritmcclamma7564]

Elvis grew up in Tupelo Mississippi dirt poor guys. He spent a lot of time on front porches with the old black men singing jazz. Love and Blessings ❤️ Love Mafia too. I grew up in Seminole Heights (Tampa). I love Elvis. Saw him in concert when I was 12. He came to Tampa shortly before he left us. I keep that feeling with me everyday. BTW, he never accepted any awards either

[@gagirl0499]

Amazing reaction. My dad loves Elvis, my entire life was and still filled with his music.

[@kimking6036]

Elvis grew up in the black community. If I could make a suggestion. The man who is the film maker for the current Elvis movie. He did an interview with Elvis childhood friend. You see how he grew up not seeing a difference between the races. How much he cared for his friends families. And they cared for him. To me it's really important for us all to be like their families

[@SheenaRea]

Yes, that was Sam Bell. Good suggestion!

[@DannyMarshall-z4o]

Excellent job. Always live or Video 50s threw 80s 😊 From a brother with another mother.

[@ronaldackerman7383]

Isaac Hayes said it best, when Elvis died a great humanitarian died with them, Muhammad Ali said 5 years after his funeral you know I love this man and no one's paying me anything to say this I'm glad KZbin for the younger audience to get to see this side of Elvis once and for all and hopefully destroyed the racist stuff because Elvis did not see race he saw human beings if you want to know the general side of Elvis take time and watch 200 Cadillacs you be amazed when he gave away thank you guys for your reaction

[@Greecosoph2]

“I wasn’t just a fan, I was his brother. He told me I was good and I told him he was good; That was never an issue between us. Elvis was hard working, dedicated and God loved him. The last time I saw him was at Graceland. We sang Old Blind Barnabus together, a gospel song. I love him and hope to see him again in heaven. There will never be another like this Soul Brother.” -James Brown

[@Zandra747]

Thank for this eye opening video, I had no idea Elvis was shunned & rejected by so many.🕊♥️🕊👍

[@barbaramarkland7441]

HE DIDN'T LIKE BEING CALLED THE KING. NOW YOU SEE AND HEAR WHAT WHITE PEOPLE WHERE DOING TO HIM. NOW THATS WHY PEOPLE STARTED CALLING HIM THE KING. I CALL HIM A MAN THAT CARED ABOUT HUMANITY AND HE WILL ALWAYS HAVE MY RESPECT AS I DO FOR ALL PEOPLE. SO LETS SPREAD IT. YOU GUYS HAVE AN OPEN HEART . THANK YOU 💥💥💥💥💥

[@evelynbrown518]

I LOVE ELVIS....

[@mattbowen4350]

Good job Fellas. You guys are helping tear down those rumors about Elvis. He was a very good man. He had his flaws but, he was overall a good person. He was obviously influenced by black artist & at that time he would have gotten more exposure because he was white but, that wasn't his fault that was a societal problem. Elvis made the music acceptable which broke down racial barriers and made the world better for everyone.

[@roustabout583]

Great job! Love the vibe!

[@Claudiaxyz]

Elvis was loyal, that's what I've found about him. He was humble 🙂

[@brenthowell6148]

Your right Bruh. They was hatin on him back then, and they hatin on him now, but since a lot of folks seen this documentary, they have changed their minds. People said all this about him, but he never came out to defend himself against these accusations! The man loved the black community and he loved black music! Can't wait to hear y'all's comments on the 2nd part.✌️

[@AirplayBeats]

Can’t wait to see part 2!! Thanks for watching!!

[@MrAlanfalk73]

The TCBneckless was a special symbol Elvis had designed and gave to close freinds. Stod for Taking care of business (in a flash) it had a flash run through it.

[@TheDivayenta]

The latest Elvis movie really shows you the inspirations and other forces that shaped his musical tastes and youth. Worth watching. Tom Hanks plays his evil manager.

[@TheDivayenta]

I just love that elderly preacher! ❤

[@paulasmith3179]

You fellas did such a great reaction to this video. I love it when people learn what a wonderful human being he was, he did not see color. He was born into poverty and he never forgot where he came from.

[@angelamelton4747]

Thank you. Open hearts open minds. So needed then and now.

[@Wildlife_SA.]

Nice reaction guys. More Elvis please. 👍⚡🇿🇦

[@ednakelley814]

The TCB chains are these gold emblems of a TCB with lightning bolt. It was Elvis' philosophy of "Taking Care of Business" in a flash". Elvis would personally bestow one of these thick gold TCB emblems on a thick gold rope chain around the neck to anyone who became a trusted part of his inner circle. Once you got one of these, you were IN with Elvis. Any ladies who were part of the group got an one but was TLC lightning bolt. (Tender Loving Care). Once I got to meet Estelle Brown who was one of his female black back up singers. I asked her if she had anything Elvis ever gave her. Without skipping a beat, she reached into her shirt and pulled out her TLC chain. It was beautiful. The emblem and chain were thicker and bigger gold than I thought.

[@OverandOutChief1]

Great reaction. Check out the Baz Luhrmann interview on Sam Bell. He was Elvis's childhood best friend. You will have even more respect for him.

[@melaniesander2569]

It’s Amazing to learn new things about Elvis and his generosity you’ll love these *Elvis Presley ( The King Of Kindness) * Elvis Presley (A Generous Heart) *Elvis Presley ( Gave Away 200 Cadillacs )

[@1719456]

I am 72 years old. I grew up during a time when Elvis was at his prime, but I was a hardcore fan of the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bob Dillion, The Byrds etc & also a huge Motown fan. I had albums by The Temps, Four Tops, Sam & Dave , Wilson Pickett etc. I am ashamed to admit, I thought Elvis was silly & ''bubble gummy''. In my old age, I have learned about the Man & his music & probably more importantly, about his relationship with the Black community. Of late, I have listened to his songs & watched him perform, which is an experience in itself. Love your channel, Gentlemen.

[@matthewreames1137]

Great job fellas. Really enjoyed it. Quick little story he was once asked in 56 about racist rumors and if he was one and he answered "Don't ask me, ask the people who know me". Always thought that was a wise beyond his years answer. Thanks again guys

[@AirplayBeats]

Thanks for watching. We really enjoyed this documentary.

[@j-ffortin5404]

Thanks for this guys. The other thing that we all must remember is that Elvis didn't name himself King! I never understand the hate on him for that. The media at that time and since gave him that moniker, he NEVER self-proclamed himself as the King of anything. He loved music. Period. He fell in love with the music which surrounded him as a child which was African American and he acknowledged that this was something that needed to be heard so he gave it a voice, his voice. If that's not the greatest compliment, I don't know what is. He never ever failed to acknowledge the roots of his work and I truly believe that he didn't see color, he purely saw happiness and soul in song no matter where it came from. There weren't too many like him at that time and he was hated by more white folks than African Americans. Elvis is just one of those rare necessary beings who helped build, extend and mend bridges.

[@TexasMagnolia]

To really get it….Start reacting to his live shows. He LOVED & ADORED his Band and Singers. They were the Best of the Best. The whole package is a must see.

[@Jeri_C11]

People don’t realize what Elvis went through at such a young age. Grew up dirt poor in a ghetto type community. Only white family in black area but was loved by all. He was treated as if he was black in the 50’s because he’d break segregation laws at that time. He fought against the establishment which especially down in the conservative Southern 50’s made him into a rebellious figure. All because he had black friends, lived with black people and didn’t see color. There’s a book out by his cook later at Graceland who tells what it was like on the inside working for him. You could just cry reading it. He found out she had to walk home ( not far but not safe) so, he bought her a car. Then he realized that she lived further then he thought, so one day he just took her and bought her a house. When he’d visit her, she’d say stay the night and he always seemed like he wanted to. He had told her how he never got over the death of his mom so young. She told some great personal stories about him and his peanut butter and banana sandwiches. 😂😂. When Elvis died, James Brown was so distraught at the viewing he had to be dragged out of Graceland a couple times till he calmed down. People say nasty things about others they didn’t even know. He had his faults but between health problems, iconic fame never seen like him before, he was always the first and alone to go through it all. Although intelligent, he didn’t do well in school, took the job of taking care of his parents and everyone else just wore him down. He worked like a dog and he used to say he was so tired of being Elvis Presley but felt he had so many people on his payroll and if he quit their families would suffer. So, as we know the drugs helped him to keep performing until he collapsed. As tragic as today, fame and fortune especially the very talented gifted by God without any formal training, died too young. I once was listening to an interview by Whitney Houston ( who’s mom was Elvis’s back up singer) say “ success is great, it’s the fame that kills you”. Ironically her mom saw it happen to Elvis and then decades later her own daughter. Such great talents gone way before we were ready. 😢😢

[@frankhuggins9856]

He also would buy them a Cadillac just because he LOVED giving his fans or not it made him very happy to make people so happy

[@Frankincensedjb123]

The moat important take away is that Elvis was genuine, no airs and he didn't play games or favors, and that's the best anyone could be.

[@dianejohnson2644]

So glad younger people are learning the TRUTH about Elvis.He never wanted to be known as the king. He was a good humble man period.

[@cliffkelley6550]

TCB was Elvis' philosophy of Taking Care of business in a flash. He had large gold emblems with TCB and lightning bolt made hanging on a thick gold rope chain. When you were in his inner circle you got one of these chains and Elvis would bestow it on you and place it around your neck. They are very expensive. That is what he is talking about when he said he got a TCB gold chain! They are very prestigious in the Elvis world today and at Elvis events, Elvis' people are often seen wearing their TCB chain at these events and meeting fans. I have touched one. Estelle Brown is one of the black lady singers. When I met her I asked if she had anything Elvis gave her. Without skipping a beat, she reached into her shirt and pulled out her chain. It was larger and thicker gold then I thought. It was beautiful and she let me touch it.

[@kathifielder1110]

To go along with this documentary there's a great article which also includes several video clips that you might want to check out. It's called "Elvis Presley and the Black Community: Dispelling the Myths". Another good documentary details Elvis' life from birth through the beginning of his career: Elvis: Return to Tupelo (54:02). Having grown up in a multiracial culture during a time of segregation was unique for a white Southern boy, and I feel that's what led to Elvis' unique talent as a performer and his anti-racist views as a person.

[@livinglife4835]

Thank you for watching the documentary!! Sl many, too many blacks believe in the myth Elvis stole, appropriated blue music with no acknowledgement to the black community!! He absolutely acknowledged where, and who inspired him, BUT he was his own god given talent. Thank you guys!!

[@darrellperone5489]

Born in 1942 in Tupelo Mississippi two brothers Elvis and Aron who sadly passed young.

[@scottwatson9453]

He was labeled The King of Rock and Roll but he never liked to be called that!

[@ehrenthompson7891]

Yep, he said that Fats Domino was the King . He said Author Crudub was the King

[@tonyamatthews6226]

Y'all will love Memphis and graceland!!!

[@betsyjonex9364]

Thank you so much for being open enough to hear documentary. I was a child in the 50's and was 11 and my dad would not let me watch him on TV. What people don't understand is that White stations would not play black artist till Elvis changed that. He was an advocate for Black songs and helped the careers of James Brown, Jackie Wilson and Roy Hamilton. He came out before Chuck Barry and Little Richard. Both loved Elvis and praised him. Elvis was the most generous humanitarian who through financial means, help build St. Judes hospital, the Pearl Harbor Memorial, helped finance BB Kong's charity for sick Black Children. He gave away over 200 Cadillac and a lot of houses. He did not think he was the King he often said it was a black performer like Fats Domino or Jesus Christ. He was a Christian and believed gospel music was his comfort. There is another doc. Called "He Touched Me" about all his gospel songs. There is another doc. About Elvis and his black backup singers called "The Sweet Inspirations. ". Remember Elvis was hated by many jealous men and a lot of lies have taken hold about Elvis. He was a good guy I hope you will react to the Godfather of Soul, James Brown who sat by Elvis casket and did a beautiful tribute using "Love Me Tender". Again thank you and Be Blessed, I subed.

[@nancy9891]

TCB chains were his trademark Taking Care of Business necklace.