Elvis Presley - Unchained Melody Rapid City June 21, 1977 (REACTION)

[@timoilonen1926]

Knowing that Elvis was struggling to even breathe properly at this point, this is something truly remarkable as a performance! He was the King and is forever the King of Rock 'n Roll!👑🎙️🙌

[@kajs7543]

so insane how he could barely even talk but was still able to deliver a song like that

[@Ben4music]

Wonderful!

[@SaintJoi]

I love his little grin at the 4:55 mark in this video. He's clearly not ok, but he still has that magic.

[@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor]

On his deathbed .. flooded with inflammation of his colon and heart, total agony and sweat dripping after hours of performance in a weakened state, his organs literally failing him onstage .. and gives such a top career performance as this on a song like this it’s drop-dead incredible. Gobs of God-given talent who kept getting better and better, even as he was about to meet his maker...

[@Wulfy1978]

Really impresses me how he could have pushed himself to continue to sing and perform like he did. A true man of his craft. I recently made another reaction video of Elvis if you'd like to check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaO4npepl9GSfck

[@daveyjones9930]

@@Wulfy1978 The audience may not have known that death was immanent, but by the looks of concern on the faces of the young girls, they certainly suspected something was very wrong.

[@joannedungan8381]

42 years was just not enough time.

[@Bionic_Fonzie]

100% FACTS!

[@patticriss2238]

Amen to that. I still miss him.

[@javlohudzlin4829]

True, true, true!!

[@Wulfy1978]

What an impact he had and has in such short years.

[@best7best711]

The greatest til the very end... we'll never see his like again! Beautiful and tragic in equal measure.... nobody else comes close....the king 👑

[@Wulfy1978]

I really hope that someone does emerge from all the nonsense that’s out there. How great that would be.

[@carolcliff5150]

Great to hear your appreciation for how Elvis 'pushed his vocal capability.' He didn't just have a great voice, he poured out his soul filling his singing with emotion, using incredible vocal dynamics and skillfully adding texture & color to the tones. I believe the sort of silly talking was teasing his audience and giving himself time to get ready to give his all to the performance.

[@Wulfy1978]

Very impressive. I recently did another reaction, let me know what you think. Elvis Presley - Polk Salad Annie Live (REACTION) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaO4npepl9GSfck

[@joanmatthews2570]

Elvis wasn't well but his voice was amazing. He always thought noone would remember him

[@Wulfy1978]

He’s a legend!

[@jeromejackson3752]

He was breathing heavy before the song because he just got done doing "Hound Dog" where he put on some extra moves.

[@Bilixs9]

Elvis born to sing..

[@Wulfy1978]

Then left us too soon...

[@marygammons3323]

third generation Elvis fan here. there is nothing sadder than this performance to an Elvis fan except for long black limousine his funeral procession thanks for your reaction

[@Wulfy1978]

I can see where the feelings would kick in. Not knowing this would be one of the very last times you’d be able to see him live. Thanks for watching. I also did another Elvis reaction. Elvis Presley - Polk Salad Annie Live (REACTION) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaO4npepl9GSfck

[@patriciaesposito8941]

His shortness of breath was Elvis’ heart giving out and he knew it.

[@Wulfy1978]

Still he pushed on through, what a musical legend.

[@suemeldrum3883]

He played the piano so awesome, & sang so wonderful, been so unwell, was just so sad & I will never forget Elvis & he's strength to preform in he's last days, so sad & tragic, love you Elvis forever & forever xxx

[@Wulfy1978]

I’m glad I’m able to watch these and see the impact she’s had on people. Thanks for watching and make sure to check my other Elvis reaction out. Elvis Presley - Polk Salad Annie Live (REACTION) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaO4npepl9GSfck

[@MrMarkmac85]

This from Rapid City South Dakota the date was June 21st 1977 roughly 6 weeks before his death..This was a new civic Center and Elvis was the First performer to ever be there he Opened this venue...he had sung for an hour straight with no breaks before doing this song....His voice was always there through it all....

[@annemccrystal5384]

Awesome fabulous he is king an will be for always an ever thanks for this its heart breaken so sad but he took it to church an bk love your channel keep going 👍🙌👍👏👏👍👍

[@Wulfy1978]

Yes, to know what he was going through and still pushing on is amazing. Thanks again for watching and stay tuned for more.

[@marnernordendal3927]

Good song wauuuu 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍🏻

[@Dorakaz1]

Η τελευταία φορά που ο κόσμος έβλεπε ζωντανό αυτόν τον χαρισματικό, μοναδικό καλλιτέχνη που άλλαξε την μουσική κουλτούρα και ενέπνευσε τους νεώτερους καλλιτέχνες.

[@patticriss2238]

You can SEE the worry and concern and love on the crowds faces. We really loved him. Sadly, we probably loved him to death. 💔

[@Wulfy1978]

He left us all with his gift of great music. No matter how long he's been gone, he will be remembered by that gift. I just did another reaction of him kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaO4npepl9GSfck

[@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor]

So sad. The greatest human being that ever climbed up onto a stage … we just watched it.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

Go on, embarrass your self, tell us how he was the greatest human being? Here's a clue, tell us what he said and when he spoke about racial equality. Don't copy and paste what others said about Elvis. Tell me what Elvis said.

[@JAYJason6666]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Smoke another one...Elvis was an entertainer, not a human rights activist....

[@walterhale]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 still hasn't found peace. Keep at it man, one day you might become a recognised comedian.🤣

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@JAYJason6666 Elvis was a puppet, and , the colonel had his cock well stuck right up the ass of Elvis.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@walterhale and one day the truth will be revealed about Elvis too. Then the laugh will be on YOU! now go cry on somebody else's shoulder. WANKER!

[@marnernordendal3927]

His very sick

[@Ted2414-h4d]

Damn Colonel ran him into the ground. No nights off, 2 shows a day in Vegas. His "friends" just wrote a tell all book. As he said he had a payroll so extended time off wasn't happening. Truly sad. TCB⚡️

[@cathysmith2941]

Sad this was his last live performance and he still had an amazing voice and still put on grwat show Can you do a reaction to elvis. Lawdy lawdy miss clawdy from the 68 come back special

[@ElisLS]

Sim foi a ultima turnê. Já extremamente doente 😢 mas com essa voz e essa intensidade impecável ❤️

[@javierserna1000]

Wow, now I know what people mean when they say it was like he was singing just to them only.. I get it now.. Here it's like he is not singing with his Soul.. He is Singing directly from his Soul.. Soul, Spirit, the infinite part that never dies.. He really was so special.. Thanks for sharing this!

[@Wulfy1978]

I had mentioned to someone earlier that music back them came from a special place. Not what we hear much now, although some are bringing that deep feeling for music back. Thank for watching and being a subscriber.

[@Wulfy1978]

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[@marnernordendal3927]

Fantastisk 🙏

[@joemurray8514]

I was in attendance at this concert 9 years old what's my big brother

[@joemurray8514]

If you do let me know what you think maybe you can do a reaction video to mad and Bob Joyce anyway thank you for what you do like I said I don't know how to send the link I'm old but I seen Elvis in Concert about 10 times in my lifetime and this guy sounds exactly like him

[@joemurray8514]

I was in attendance at this concert it was only supposed to last 45 minutes when he did Unchained Melody he had already been on stage 55 minutes

[@annmills3163]

He passed 6 weeks after this concert but did one more concert shortly after this one

[@Wulfy1978]

Oh wow, do you know if there’s any recordings of that one?

[@annmills3163]

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[@annmills3163]

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[@annmills3163]

@@Wulfy1978 this is the last song from his last concert in Indiana 6/26/77 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYuQnGall9F8g5o

[@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor]

True there is one last concert. It’s not on video

[@spirit-cologne7453]

Elvis was great even at his end. "unchained melody" and "blue eyes crying in the rain" were the last songs he played at home in graceland at the piano the day he died. Very sad.

[@Wulfy1978]

Til the very end he gave his fans what they wanted regardless of his condition. True showman. I just released another reaction of Elvis if you'd like to watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaO4npepl9GSfck

[@Phoenix7878]

This was the last tour, not the last concert. He had 5 more to go and they were solid. Too many rumors. This TV Special was signed June 1st giving him 16 days to prepare. Regardless of what the 'movie' depicts, there's much more to this that the public still doesn't know. Yes he was sick. Predominantly from congenital health issues that worsened, NOT drugs (media.) He looked way heavier because of fluid retention. You gotta know this was another full length concert night after night. Whether it's 1956 or 1977, this Phenom could go toe to toe with anyone. If only people knew the actual facts, there's A LOT and not the bullshit that's been drip fed over the years and now adding to this is the biopic geared at generations who know next to nothing about these things. Btw, Elvis always got nervous when he had to speak or do something different, especially here with the cameras on him knowing he was under so much pressure. Watch the entire concert from this night UN particular and you'll see it's the same Elvis that dominated alive and still continues to decades after his passing. There comes a point where everyone has no choice but to acknowledge there's a reason this dude still remains at the top. It's scary when you think about it. PEACE!

[@Wulfy1978]

Thank you for this insight on his condition and on some of the lies being fed out there. In the end we can just appreciate what he left us behind. I've just released another reaction if you'd care to watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaO4npepl9GSfck

[@michaellawliss3049]

Amazing Amazing reaction my man! 👌👌👌🤜🤛

[@Wulfy1978]

Much appreciated!

[@timwindsor03]

Awesome video brother. Thanks for sharing. Keep the content coming. Hope you have an incredible day. Much love and RESPECT

[@Wulfy1978]

Thanks as always!

[@sallycook]

His breathlessness at the beginning of this clip could have something to do with the 2 songs just prior to Unchained Melody. Immediately prior he sang Hound Dog, a very uptempo song. Just before that he sang the super powerful ballad Hurt, requiring amazing breath control for big sustained notes. So, he was just getting his breath back at the beginning of this.

[@Wulfy1978]

Ah ok, I can see that. Regardless he did an amazing job!

[@carolhayar3037]

@@Wulfy1978 don't think i mentioned his lung condition for which he used an inhaler; you can see some breathing difficulty in his sit-down outdoor interview in Hawaii 1973 & again at his press conference in Houston 1970; thank you

[@carolhayar3037]

Elvis had a lung condition similar to asthman for which he used an inhaler; you can see some breathing difficulty in his sit-down outdoor interview in Hawaii 1973 & again at his press conference in Houston 1970

[@Wulfy1978]

@@carolhayar3037 that’s even more impressive for him to continue to press on during his performances, wow.

[@DedeMouldin]

Please react to Elvis Bridge of trouble water live Vegas 1970

[@Wulfy1978]

I will add this to my list of reactions as well. I just did another reaction of him kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaO4npepl9GSfck

[@magnuslofgren2441]

People (45 years after he's gone) still call Elvis King of Rock'n roll, but he did not like that, he considerd that the only King was God, but I consider him to be the King of Music, but what do you think, is he good enough to be called a Music King? Here are some of his Gospel songs: Amazing Graze, Take me home precisous Lord, How great though art, You'll never walk alone, You gave me a mountin, Crying in the chapel, Why me Lord (written by Kris Kristofferson), Unchained melody, I'm not sure if it's a gospel song but Walk a mile in my shoes and many more... . If you prefer ballad songs then look at these: My Way, Suspicius minds, In the Ghetto, Memories, If I can dream that is a tribute (parts of it is taken directly from the I can dream speach by MLK) to Martin Luther King JR and Robert Kennedy, Walk a mile in my shoes, Make The World Go Away, Bridge Over Troubled Water, An American Thrillergy, Hurt, Sweet Caroline, Just Pretend, What now my love, Are you lonesome tonight (laughing versin, or not), Oh Danny Boy (for you Irish people), remember that he sang over 700 songs... There are some videos of when Elvis joking and messing up, he loved to joke around and pretend that he did not have control, but he had total control, he acctually conducted his musicans and back up choirs all the time !! He is the only person to have 2 records gone to sell Gold and 2 to to sell Platinum since he died. Elvis is also in almost every genre of Music Hall of Fame (5 that I'm sure of), no one else is in more then perhaps 2. Not to bad for someone that did not have any singing lessons ever, right? . Something else that people tend to overlook: He always conducts his musicans and backup singers, he never gets credit for being able to do that... Then imagen you are a singer, you have great musicans, you have great backup singers, no Guest Artists, no Autotune, no Lipsink and no Fireworks, now all is about your skill, could you handle that pressure? That is what Elvis did in over 1000 concerts, despite having problems with his health, like his Glaucoma, the headlights must have hurt his eyes like crazy... He sang over 700 songs, I wonder how he could remember them all, he never vrote a song himself, so he had to remember other peoples songs, well that in it self is amazing in it self... By the way he had Glucomea and that must have been difficult being in the headlights all the time, that could be why he sometimes closes his eyes, but also sometimes squinting !! Elvis suits was made of 100% Polyester, or 100 cotton (I'm not sure witch one), it was originally a karate suit, it was very light, but it was hot, so it made him sweat a lot, he got some bad press about that, but if you give it all then you will sweat, it should be positive, right?

[@carolhayar3037]

Be aware that amongst all the health issues Elvis had, he also had a lung condition similar to asthma for which he used an inhaler but no one seems to mention this when referring to his health problems ( there is film footage of him using one right before going onstage for a concert) -- so how he managed this song w-his serious problems is unbelievable. And remember that standing under super hot spotlights night after night, year after year w-painful Glaucoma couldn't have been much fun. Thank you very much.

[@Wulfy1978]

The true definition of an artist dedicated to his craft. That's what I can see on his performances and now knowing of his illnesses. I just released another reaction of him if you'd care to check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaO4npepl9GSfck

[@carolhayar3037]

@@Wulfy1978 i'm very familiar w-mostly everything he did since i was 11 in 1954 (not counting gospel) & think i know every line to every song; i will forward suggestions from his amazing 1972 Hampton Roads concert that most people do not request - he was powerfully amazing, voice perfection; quality isn't as great as '68 & '70 but should not be overlooked; have a great day/evening.

[@bopoulsen4030]

This is not the last concert. He did 5 more.

[@Wulfy1978]

I’ve heard that now after I mentioned that. Was this the last recorded one? So much talent this man had. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaO4npepl9GSfck

[@sherylmcclure400]

His body might be failing him , but he still had it all , that beautiful smile, sense of humor, chrasima, stage presence and a voice that never failed him, even more powerful, now watch him do hurt ,and how great thou art in 77 his voice will blow you away

[@Wulfy1978]

Like a true musician to the very end. I’ll definitely check those others out as well. Thanks for watching.

[@bamafan62]

this was NOT his last live concert....his last concert was 5 days later June 26

[@Wulfy1978]

I've been told after this reaction that what you said is precise. None the less this was a great listen.

[@bamafan62]

@@Wulfy1978 👍

[@Wulfy1978]

Feel free to drop a recommendation as well. 🐺

[@magnejohansen5048]

Elvis performed Hurt and Hound Dog before this and he was way out of breath. He was dragging it to get his breath back before starting.

[@joemurray8514]

I'm old so call me crazy but you should go and listen to Matt and Bob Joyce Denton Benton Arkansas and American Trilogy this is in a preacher named Bob Joyce he looks exactly like an old Elvis would look with white hair and a beard and he sounds exactly like him as an American Trilogy Denton's Benton Arkansas you can look it up on KZbin