FIRST TIME HEARING | ELVIS PRESLEY - "IF I CAN DREAM" | EMOTIONAL REACTION!!!

[@chasdouglas6217]

HE TOOK US TO CHURCH!

[@lucretialee3691]

Both hope and heartbreak in one song, I made my son listen to this when he was studying the civil rights movement in history.

[@brendanpelly213]

Oh nice move dude!!!! 👍✌️

[@DarkSkies72]

The King 👑

[@michellejackson6679]

Elvis did this song behind his managers back basically... Parker didn't want this done... Elvis did.. Thank you Elvis.

[@howrued1500]

My mom was arrested at 9mths pregnant (w me😊) while marching w MLK in front of a restaurant in TN which didn’t allow Blacks to dine inside. This was her VERY favorite Elvis song, followed by In The Ghetto & then Walk A Mile In My Shoes. All 3 were played often and early in our home lol Not merely songs, but rather mantras… models by which my parents raised myself and my siblings in a too slowly evolving South. How incredibly blessed we were!!! Elvis had a few nerves that night- defying his creeper of a ‘manager’ to perform the song, a social justice song. He flips a couple of the final lines which in the studio are ‘And while I can think, while I can talk While I can stand, while I can walk…’ And what a beautiful jumble it was- bc we know it was indeed LIVE! No lip synching going on here! The consummate performer, Elvis ‘left it all on the field’ that night. If you listen to the *very* end, you’ll hear a winded Elvis manage ‘Thank you… and good night.’ The song was truly incredibly important to him. The man and his voice were both painfully beautiful- & silenced far far too soon😔 Thank you for reacting to this💚 If you check out Walk A Mile In My Shoes… look for the live with story version! Stay safe & love much💖

[@lindabratcher4457]

Love to your Mom!

[@peggysage1569]

This song is a sermon and a prayer. Please Lord make it come true.

[@ruthanncrandall3978]

Elvis was saddened by the death of MLK and Robert Kennedy.Elvis loved everyone regardless of skin color.

[@ruthanncrandall3978]

Elvis was the perfect one to sing this song,he definitely got the message out there.Why can’t we all just get along !!!

[@michele6740]

I came across this video again and I have to say; Elvis would love seeing this reaction. Hope he can. It would be everything.

[@michellejackson6679]

You can feel his emotion... Elvis felt his music... That's why he was the King.. and yes Elvis will take us to Church

[@grandma1523]

One of my favorite reaction of yours. Every time I hear this song I get goosebumps 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥reaction

[@kerrypapworth1526]

No one will ever come close to this man’s greatness 💕💕Elvis had everything and more and just saying how beautiful was he oh my goodness 💕💕 Brilliant reaction, hello from Australia.

[@pauldark3044]

Great Great reaction! The man was preaching, what a talented man he was

[@JNJ1983]

I've read that during the performance his long time backup singers were Weeping, because they knew how much he meant every word. I've also read that after the performance, after he walked off stage/set he collapsed, crying. Considering he never performed this song again, I believe both stories. RIP Mr. Presley, you are missed.

[@christineneese6913]

I wonder why he never sang 😂 this song again?

[@Michael-xn1we]

Man I've been a fan of his for all my life on 60 years old now and I'm in tears because this is Elvis I really love the man he had a unique gift man his presence his soul is performance is talent you know his heart was deep he was flawed every human is but God made a special creature out of this man

[@martiheath1797]

Pure Elvis. No artist today could match him.

[@quintondees4501]

He was incredible

[@ltodd79]

Yes he did. Every single word.

[@inescece4707]

Not another one like him !😊❤

[@cindyphifer970]

Elvis is the best, beautiful generous soul

[@sharonpate5481]

One of Elvis’ best songs in my humble opinion 👵🏼💜☮️

[@sabinedeleener]

If I can dream is my most favorite song of Elvis. Elvis had many many great songs, but in my honest opnion this song was the greatest song, the best, the most moving one, the most beautiful and emotional one.

[@tallestmountain]

I watched this when it originally aired. This was a whole new Elvis to us all.

[@mrchips4489]

1968 was a pivotal year in U.S. history. Elvis is expressing the soul of the nation in this song. We'd lost MLK & Bobby Kennedy to assassination; it was one of the deadliest years in Vietnam; there were protests & violence across the country; it felt like all was lost.

[@carolhayar3037]

Thank you! Hardly anyone ever mentions Kennedy or anything going on at that time while focusing solely on King.

[@christineneese6913]

It still feels like all is lost, 2023.

[@catwhisperer9489]

​@@christineneese6913😢

[@aletmartins6940]

Wow! Now THAT is a reaction!

[@valeries5722]

This song was written for Elvis as a tribute to Martin Luther King. Elvis was CRUSHED when MLK was assasinated. He walked off the stage after the prerformance and cried like a baby.

[@t.m.5969]

This is the best reaction to this song I've ever seen!

[@dagmar.6954]

Elvis is one of the best singers that has ever lived. He was also a fabulous entertainer. There is a reason he is called "The King". He had a great voice & could sing anything whether it was ballads, gospel or rock. This song "If I Can Dream" was a tribute to Martin Luther King after his assassination.

[@carolhayar3037]

It also encompassed Robert Kennedy's assassination & everything going on @ time; producer-director Steve Binder & Elvis had a long discussion about all of this & Binder asked Walter Earl Brown to compose something referencing the times & Elvis' thoughts, basing it loosely on King's speech. The red tie was for the blood shed in Vietnam.

[@CD318]

BEST PERFORMANCE EVER. EVER!

[@lynndoe5525]

I'm 72 now and this is my favorite song of all of them.

[@lorenzoramirez3414]

I NEVER stop enjoying this American hero and music icons music! He is sorely missed!

[@toodlescae]

This was written specifically for Elvis to convey his thoughts and feelings at that time in America. People really need to stop ending the videos before they actually end.

[@amandawebb8601]

It's one of my absolute favorites of his. I love his passion and the reasons behind why he did it. His manager didn't want him to do this, and still, he did it to honor MLK. ❤

[@bobelness1891]

Elvis is the greatest singer... and you are the greatest reactor. Thanks for brightening my day!

[@randipearson4930]

My fav Elvis song .. one of my fav songs ever !! Great tribute to Dr King and Robert Kennedy who were both assassinated at the time!! ❤🙏🙏so glad Ms Secretary is back again !! I lv her and you together !! Lol 😂

[@bryanstock281]

The suit: immaculate The hair: flawless The swag: legendary The lyrics: relevant 50 years later The vocals: unreplicated The stage presence: people stunned into silence 50 years later. A perfect original performance that could not have been improved in any way. A true 10 out of 10.

[@SousChef77]

Elvis is the king. He was so sexy in this comeback...Probably still. Love you brother...both of you.

[@terrylynnheinrich8777]

Just one example why Elvis is the best and ALWAYS will be!

[@karendavis2668]

This is my kind of church ☺️

[@kilroygirl7347]

This was the final song and scene of Elvis' TV Christmas Special which was presented LIVE to the TV audience. This is the song that Elvis wanted to close the show with. His manager yelled, cursed and threatened to fine Elvis if he dared sing this song. Elvis sang this song just like he wanted to. The network Fined his manager!

[@olapiechnik329]

I just love your reaction

[@Marrero79]

All those times of replaying the ending and you never let it go to the very end!! The part you missed was Elvis saying “Thank you. Good night”. He is totally breathless because he put everything he had into that delivery. 😊😊

[@bobburger7724]

That always annoys me as well lol. After Elvis has just given everyone the performance of a life time, how courtious he is just saying "Thank you. Goodnight" is the cherry on top. I wish everyone stayed for that bit.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

I have always marveled at that and I do always mention it in the comments afterwards. I would say about one in every four reactors has that itchy trigger finger and just can't give it that extra 3 seconds, laugh. To me, it's kind of the original mic drop moment!

[@Marrero79]

@@stevedahlberg8680 “The original mic drop moment” - I like that. 😊

[@Adino1]

That also wasn't his first take. Not sure how many times he did that song in a row, I've personally seen two versions.

[@darryldouglas7307]

​@@Adino1 he did this song in many, many concerts. That's why you see other versions

[@cameo_celeste]

After my mama died when I was 5 years old, I would hang out in my uncle’s room playing the 45 rpm record of this song for hours. I would sing along with Elvis with all the energy and passion as he did. This was one of two songs that helped me deal with the emotions that a very young child doesn’t know how to cope with, but music has been my coping method for the rest of my life. I really enjoyed your reaction to this song @ABtheKreator. ❤️ Thank you for doing it.

[@tiffanypalmer9918]

Music really is healing. I listen to music when I’m struggling. Always makes me feel better.

[@dherald1532]

This is one of his best performances! Passion, angst, and a beautiful vocal is the result!

[@lorrigaines4902]

LOVED THIS!!!!!

[@lorraineschoen8344]

This is THE BEST for ever !!!’

[@madmann5040]

Ab Kreator has left the building!!🇨🇦

[@bobbiehall8787]

Elvis and MLK were great friends. He recorded this with MLK in mind.

[@carolhayar3037]

It also encompassed Robert Kennedy's assassination & everything going on @ time; producer-director Steve Binder & Elvis had a long discussion about all of this & Binder asked Walter Earl Brown to compose something referencing the times & Elvis' thoughts, basing it loosely on King's speech. The red tie was for the blood shed in Vietnam.

[@wallflowerj6013]

I LOVE that you loved it!!!

[@jayce711]

The King👑👑 My favorite performance!! All heart & soul on full display, with that incredible voice and stage presence! Great reaction!!

[@casd9674]

yes yes!! Love love your reaction to this one! this was the performance six months or so ago that captured my heart and threw me into the amazing journey that is Elvis Presley!!! there are just so many many songs that he takes to another level that can grab you and makes you feel something that you don't expect to feel!! and obviously this song is at the top of that very long list of top songs that do just that! But there are so many more to experience for sure I know you've already done a bunch but here a couple more in case you wanted to continue the elvis train, that I would love to watch u react to and bc i can absolutely see u loving and enjoying them too!! Much Love💞💞💞 "TRYING TO GET TO YOU" (68 Comeback Live Jam Session) "MAKE THE WORLD GO AWAY"-(1970 Live Las Vegas) "YOU'VE LOST THAT LOVING FEELING" (1970 Live Las Vegas)

[@trudywolfe2795]

He believed every word he sang. What a powerful performance. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dianenewcomb4765]

THIS!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Myboymyboy1212]

Damn... Got me laughing

[@js3599]

This performance left Elvis so drained, he barely made it back stage before he collapsed on the floor, in the fetal position, and cried himself dry.....

[@angelado3]

I also read somewhere that his backup singers cried too

[@js3599]

@@angelado3 Yes, I heard that too

[@rosariobuenafe9865]

Amazing😮😮😮😮😮❤❤❤❤

[@hookedonreactions7649]

You mentioned the Christmas show so I’m going to assume you’ve seen the movie. Austin Butler did an amazing job but nobody can capture his passion regardless of the song. The impressionists have turned him into a caricature it and I really enjoy watching people discover the real thing.

[@mauri6137]

Next up from Elvis.... Crawfish, and you'll also love the lady who's singing an adorable voice... 🎶 From the film, Kid Creole

[@peggie4272]

The king of Rock. Always love ❤️ Elvis

[@AngelaWilliams-l6r]

Watch the whole 68 comeback special. The best part is when he’s ‘black leather Elvis’, sitting on a stage jamming with his band. It’s AMAZING!!!! ❤

[@cathymills5969]

Love your reaction.

[@ericaknesek3266]

You’re right, he meant every single lyric of that song

[@JuliaGonzalez-zt2ke]

He sung this song as a tribute to Martin Luther King. It was right after his death.

[@melissacaddell2604]

Oh that voice. Beautiful man and the smoothest vocals. He was the king. No one could ever sing like Elvis.

[@jennyjorgensen9935]

This is the best reaction I have seen to this anthem yet. Thank you for really appreciating it. Elvis put his whole heart and soul into it. ❤️❤️❤️

[@kimberlystankiewicz7961]

This song was written especially for Elvis's Comeback Special. YES, the song was written about Martin Luther King Jr, also the assassination of Robert Kennedy and the Vietnam War and all the blood that was shed. The lives lost.

[@carolhayar3037]

Thank you! Hardly anyone ever mentions Kennedy or anything going on at that time while focusing solely on King.

[@wallflowerj6013]

LOVE your Elvis reactions!! Ty

[@bobbiehall8787]

I'm glad your secretary is back

[@rebellibrarian]

I was worried she was on a bender or chasing a tour bus somewhere!

[@michele6740]

Awesome

[@rickkimbley8991]

This was done to pay respect for Dr. King. Simply fantastic

[@carolhayar3037]

It also encompassed Robert Kennedy's assassination & everything going on @ time; producer-director Steve Binder & Elvis had a long discussion about all of this & Binder asked Walter Earl Brown to compose something referencing the times & Elvis' thoughts, basing it loosely on King's speech. The red tie was for the blood shed in Vietnam.

[@pamela174]

Elvis was born and raised in Tupelo Mississippi in the hood, he's daddy went to prison for making an 8 dollar check into an 18 dollar check. And Elvis really loved his momma.

[@tammybiddle7115]

This was my favorite reaction of yours! Loved the performance.

[@dianekolb3703]

The passion in his voice just so amazing! He was told he couldn't sing this! He didn't care and did it anyway! So fortunate for us he stuck to his guns and did it!

[@dcottrell6763]

aaaaMAZING reaction! He felt every word.. best performer, best reactor and of course best secretary! you made my day

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Why didnt you let it run till the end?! His tribute is absolutely beautiful!!! Very powerful!

[@angelado3]

♥♥♥🔥🔥🔥great great reaction !!!

[@jolenewitzel7919]

In memory of MLK and Robert Kennedy. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@carolhayar3037]

Thank you! Hardly anyone ever mentions Kennedy or Vietnam, focusing on King - the red tie was for that bloodshed in Vietnam

[@jonvon9636]

I've watched pretty much every Elvis KZbin reaction the past 4 yrs but this reaction was by far the best. hilarious, emotional, entertaining, groovy etc it had it all. You weren't bad yourself sir.

[@lorenzoramirez3414]

You are so amusing to watch in your reactions! Love it.

[@robbansa]

What!! Is that Elvis reincarnated that I just watched.😁

[@lindapowers8592]

This performance gives me chills every time. I remember being 10 and watching this special in 1958 with my mother❤

[@stephaniesasso1560]

Love your response to this song i listen to it over and over again one of my favorite songs by EP Elvis Presley RIP 🙏the king 🔥😊 6:25

[@brendanpelly213]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 awesome reaction 😆👍✌️

[@antoniocunha8772]

the best reaction and the best artist kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk, hey tnks frombrazil

[@janetbentsen1829]

Love your Elvis reactions funny when called for but also authentic and heartfelt when needed. Only AB ❤ Only Elvis ❤

[@corilong8412]

One of my favorite reactions by you!!!

[@julieerickson795]

Elvis was, and always will be, The King of Rock. Thank you for this one.

[@SousChef77]

Still is.

[@joanneresh6682]

This song was tribute to Martin Luther king when he was Assassination. If I can dream Loved Joanne Resh

[@douglasainsworth2448]

If you want to hear another side of Elvis, check him out on How Great Thou Art. This was his dedication to Martin Luther King, Jr. As well as his hope for a better America and a better world

[@carolhayar3037]

t also encompassed Robert Kennedy's assassination & everything going on @ time; producer-director Steve Binder & Elvis had a long discussion about all of this & Binder asked Walter Earl Brown to compose something referencing the times & Elvis' thoughts, basing it loosely on King's speech. The red tie was for the blood shed in Vietnam.

[@douglasainsworth2448]

@@carolhayar3037 you are correct. And let's not forget that both this song and In The Ghetto were vehemently opposed by Col. Tom Parker

[@carolhayar3037]

@@douglasainsworth2448 Thx for your reply. Parker was opposed to everything if it didn't mean bringing in more money. Producer-director Marty Pasetta told Parker he wanted to build a ramp for Elvis to walk out on to -- it would be 8 ft. wide & Elvis could stay in the middle or go to the left or to the right because Pasetta knew how important the audience was to Elvis. Parker said no. Fortunately, Pasetta was able to meet w-Elvis & he explained exactly what he told Parker. Elvis overrode Parker & told Pasetta to build the ramp. Pasetta also told Elvis he wanted him to lose 25 lbs., which Elvis did. Elvis then hugged Pasetta & said you are one of the few people who has been totally honest w-me. Imagine how different that concert would have been if Elvis didn't have the option to get in close contact w-his audience. HE would have been just as spectacular, the concert would have had a very different feel.

[@leslieporter9228]

I love watching people's reaction to this video, all these decades later. This song was written for Elvis to perform at the '68 comeback special, in response to the recent assassination of MLK, Jr. and his I Have a Dream speech during the march on Washington. I wish they would explain that fact before or after your first exposure to this heartfelt performance! It was the final song, recorded earlier but played at the end of the comeback special. (I know people wonder what he was coming back from. Well, he was drafted into the army and rather than letting someone get him "out of it" he said it was his duty to serve, that he is no better than anyone else. Also, his murderer, oh I mean manager (who took 50% and had a huge gambling problem) had him under contract to make x # of movies, which Elvis detested doing. He was a performer, he wanted to be on stage. Pretty impressive guy, huh? I sure think so! Elvis fan before I even hit double digits in age. I had a vast collection of vinyl, some unopened. My boys have divided up all my vinyl and my home has Elvis items everywhere in my living room (easy gift for mom, get her anything Elvis. People will come over that have known me for many many years and they say they never knew I was such an Elvis fan. I always have to chuckle because I never hid the fact that I love Elvis, have been to Graceland twice and I want to go again now that I won't have to chase any of my toddlers around. They all have their own kids and this momma is ready to go visit Elvis and finally get to go down to Beale St., the home of the blues!

[@pamela174]

That song was written and Elvis sang it as dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr after he was killed. Elvis loved MLK Jr.

[@GregoriousGregori9]

this was recorded live in an empty studio as nbc's retaliation to him standing his ground to do this trubute to dr. king & bobby kennedy..once the cameras went black he literally collapsed to the floor in tears as all the emotions he poured out through the song finally hit him.. Elvis grew up in the church & specifically in a black church that was near his home which welcomed hiim & his mother.. gospel music was his absolute favorite & he had the largest collection of gospel music in america at one time... the network was opposed to his doing this song but he had so much respect & admiration for dr. king & took inspiration from him he stood his ground & basically said no song.. no special.. the infulence of his church upbringing is so up front in this performance his wearing the white suit.. & he literally did take us to church with this Thank you for sharing such an honest & heart touching reaction with us check out his performance of how great thou art the best video version is of him in a blue jumpsuit from 1972

[@kristomestousis5138]

MAN YOUR SO SO FUNNY, IM STILL LAUGHING. 😂😂😂😂 THE KING DOES IT ALWAYS 👑 **THANK YOU VERY MUCH**

[@miked2445]

AB has left the building...lol. Dope reaction!

[@lisadee.]

This has to be the best EP "If I Can Dream" reaction Ever!!!! I was captured in the moment with you, even though I have viewed many other reactions before. Totally dig this~❤

[@andreaschadeck5596]

Best reaction to this song I’ve seen. And believe me I watch them all. I love seeing people react to this beautiful performance.

[@mamaflush9945]

You are just too funny AB 🤣 If you haven't already, you should listen to Elvis Presley- In The Ghetto" I truly enjoy your reactions AB because I always leave with a smile on my face 😊 thank you for that 👍💜

[@skye67]

Love to see people fall in love with this extraordinary talent and soul. RIP MLK.

[@iblogthereforeiam4267]

Simply a FANTASTIC Reaction! Thank you 🌿🌹🕯🌹🌿

[@janetberrio1448]

You get it! Best reaction & I watched 15 today!!

[@jardennis4nd]

Thank you for keeping this alive in the spirit it was intended.

[@the12makeit]

OMG you got me laughing so with your reaction towards the end of the song jumping in your chair. Love it! He is and forever will be a legend.