FIRST TIME HEARING ELVIS PRESLEY IF I CAN DREAM REACTION

FIRST TIME HEARING ELVIS PRESLEY IF I CAN DREAM REACTION
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[@deborahseymore5611]

There will never be another Elvis Presley. Gone to soon.

[@sonnyjames8922]

I like the part at the end when he says, "Thank you, goodnight!". America needed this song in Dec. 1968 (MLK - 4/4/68, RFK - 6/5/68, Vietnam - 16,592)

[@brendanpelly213]

Wow

[@davidphelps5873]

America needs this song now

[@paulasmith3179]

What a great performance. Elvis will never be replaced he is a Legend for a good reason.

[@djgrant8761]

August 28th, 1963 Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his “I Have a Dream” speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. April 4th, 1968 Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Is slain by an assassin’s bullet in Memphis. June 1968 Elvis Presley records the song “If I Can Dream” emphasising the dream envisioned by Dr. King. Let us live that dream. All colours living in harmony.

[@brandonnshante]

That's now understandable why it's named that.

[@djgrant8761]

@@brandonnshante Elvis was a huge fan of Dr. King. The late Myrna Smith who was in the group The Sweet Inspirations tells a story on the documentary He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley that when Elvis went to Texas Elvis was told “You can leave the black girls at home. You don’t have to bring the.” Elvis said he wouldn’t perform if he didn’t’ have his girls with him. He demanded that they were given the full treatment. Myrna Smith said that was Elvis’ statement. “You don’t like it, deal with it or I’m not going to be there.” Truthfully I wish I lived in a world where everybody was colour blind because skin colour and race do not define us.

[@carolhayar3037]

AND Robert Kennedy's assassination after they saw it on the TV news after which they spent hrs. discussing our world in turmoil -- the song being reminiscent of King's speech for a world of peace & harmony.

[@mikesba]

Elvis first sang this song at the end of a 1968 Christmas Special broadcast nationally. His manger wanted a happy Christmas carol but Elvis wanted to honor the memories of Martin Luther King, Jr and Robert Kennedy, both of whom were killed earlier that year. For more of Elvis’ background, search for “Elvis and the Black Community - that echo will never die”. There are Part 1 & Part 2 videos.

[@mcchicken5039]

He made friends with Black Rock and roll artist and gave them support. People say he copied songs from black artist but most of them were friends and Elvis liked them so much he decided to use his voice to sing it his own way

[@leetempo]

Elvis is one of gods angels 😇 the goat

[@jmango2636]

If I can dream of a better land where all my brothers walk hand in hand

[@IMEveryTrueAmericanRU]

Wow! Well if there was ever the spark that took hold it was Elvis. He came from NOTHING, and in return gave EVERYTHING. Not only considered the King of Rock and Roll (some will argue), (not many) he had a full gospel list, rock, drippy love songs, show tunes and everything in between. IDK how much of him you have listened to but you can never go wrong with an Elvis reaction. You may be interested in his life a little more to. If so there is a great video out there on his relationship with the A.M. community and how he was freely giving soul and helped THOUSANDS of people in need. He also served in the U.S. Army and wanted no special treatment (even though he got a little), he was just a cool dude all around!!

[@MrTech226]

Jeff Elvis hated to be called, "King" He stated there is only one King, Jesus Christ.

[@Coolrockndad]

Elvis's tribute to MLK. Simply the best.

[@carolhayar3037]

AND Robert Kennedy's assassination after they saw it on the TV news after which they spent hrs. discussing our world in turmoil -- the song being reminiscent of King's speech for a world of peace & harmony.

[@dianenewcomb4765]

Elvis sang from his SOUL, meaning every word!!

[@brandonnshante]

Yes!!

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

then why did he not sing it again after he said himself he would not act in anther movie or sing another song he did not believe in? Perplexing question, I know, right?

[@randalldeetz8659]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425Why mess with perfection?

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@randalldeetz8659 was my comment too intellectual for you?

[@randalldeetz8659]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Clearly you hate the man... why else would you post ridiculous comments? Elvis was friends with MLK, so your point wasn't really very intellectual, was it.

[@kellymcquay2626]

This song was dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and Robert Kennedy who were both assassinated in 1968. Elvis's manager wanted Elvis to close with a Christmas song, but Elvis defied him and ended the 68 Comeback Special with "If I can Dream"

[@WoodsWoman822]

This was Elvis's Powerful and Heartfelt Tribute to Dr Martin Luther King Jr, after his Assasination in Memphis Tennessee where Elvis Lived. It was based on the message of MLK's "I Have A Dream" Speech. It was also Dedicated to Robert F Kennedy who was also Murdered in 1968.

[@carolhayar3037]

AND Robert Kennedy's assassination after they saw it on the TV news after which they spent hrs. discussing our world in turmoil -- the song being reminiscent of King's speech for a world of peace & harmony.

[@kierstenridgway4634]

I really appreciate that you let the songs play through until the very end without interruption. ❤️✌️

[@lightsoutisay]

RIP Elvis. You're so right- if we can dream of a better existence, why not try to make these dreams come true?

[@MaryJones-vo5nz]

This was a tribute to MLK who was killed 8 miles from his home. Great reaction to Elvis. Thanks and Be Blessed

[@michele6740]

8Miles and close to 8Months after MLK assassination.

[@carolhayar3037]

AND Robert Kennedy's assassination after they saw it on the TV news after which they spent hrs. discussing our world in turmoil -- the song being reminiscent of King's speech for a world of peace & harmony.

[@BiornBear]

God gave him a gift for a reason. This was the reason.

[@cheriemelissa]

Bobby Kennedy was killed then MLK. This is the song Elvis wrote after Martin Luther King was assassinated. His manager didn't want him to sing that song but he refused to listen to him and sang it anyway.

[@brandonnshante]

Wow! We didn't know that. Thanks for the information. Learning new things about history everyday.

[@cydrych]

Slight correction, Walter Earl Brown wrote it for this performance for Elvis in response to the assassination of MLK. Credit where credit is due.

[@cheriemelissa]

@@cydrych I did know that but I thought Elivis co-wrote it. The movie showed him writing lyrics. It was in the aftermath of those assassinations.

[@paulasmith3179]

@@cydrych you are correct Elvis did not write it. But no one could sing it like him.

[@Jordanisfr]

​@@cydrychwhat about rfk?

[@user-iq6io2wh1o]

I never get tired of hearing this song. It makes you feel every part of the song.

[@ImperatorTRD]

He wanted us United

[@randybailin4902]

"Out there in the dark there's a beckoning candle." Terrific line.

[@brendanpelly213]

Ooooh yeah!!!

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

His tribute is so beautiful! He put his heart & soul into this! It touches you...touches your soul...thats how you know he meant it!

[@marciovalentim9629]

ELVIS AMAZING 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼

[@jasonaedo6139]

masterpiece song and the king's voice is heavenly divine: like Elvis no one before or after 🔝👑

[@user-gp8ln6jo3o]

R.I.P King.God Bless. No Words After that performance. No Autotune, No computers back then, Just plain Raw god given Talent.

[@deeznuttz7980]

Elvis was a voice to be recon with

[@vincentmaniscalco4421]

The king ! You feel every word ! The passion the voice ! Unmatched before and since !! There will never be another one like the king 🤴

[@DavidPerez-oj2dv]

ELVIS HAD SOUL

[@brandonnshante]

Yes he did

[@ruthanncrandall3978]

This is a tribute song for ML King.Elvis loved everyone regardless of skin color

[@carolhayar3037]

It is for Robert Kennedy's assassination also after seeing it on the TV news

[@hollybeat6901]

That voice was a gift from God

[@markphillips480]

It’s OK to cry that was so emotional so passionate. This is why I think this forever he’s the most underrated singer.

[@brandonnshante]

Yes

[@kellifranklin9872]

Lmao! I slightly disagree with you. He’s the king of rock and roll for a reason. He is loved still all around the world. He is still the best selling artist of all time. The latest biopic on him was a blockbuster. He’s the only artist in 4 different music hall of fames. I think the new generation of reactors are definitely securing his already legendary legacy. So I just have to slightly disagree with your assessment of Elvis. I think we can both agree that his voice is insanely great and that he gave every part of himself with each performance. Please understand I’m just teasing you a bit. I don’t want to come off as mean spirited or anything. Lol

[@TheRealMightyHokie]

"He meant every word he said." Yes he did. Thanks for the reaction.

[@carriemichelle322]

Beautiful reaction! This was inspired because MLK was assassinated 8 miles from his home. Then Kennedy was shot, he was so hurt with what was happening! He was so passionate and sang this with all his heart and soul! Thank you for reacting to this- 🙏🏽❤

[@brandonnshante]

You're welcome, thank you too.

[@janesmith3123]

He’s beautiful inside and out

[@delonhinrichs3974]

Everyone needs to spread this song and make these dreams come true . We all need to spread this song

[@brandonnshante]

Agree

[@pauldark3044]

Greatest live performance ever!

[@erlindamartinez8521]

You can hear and see the passion and emotion of his voice. Amazing reaction. More please 💕💕💕💕

[@jonathanaldecoa1099]

I highly recommend listening to Elvis’ gospel albums. Really good stuff. You can easily find them Spotify, Apple etc.🕺❤️

[@otisyoung7061]

MLK said "I Have a Dream".....then he was assisinated this year ......Elvis's answer

[@carolhayar3037]

It also included Robert Kennedy's assassination & a world in turmoil.

[@darrenshoults4620]

Can you hear that southern Baptist Gospel inspiration.

[@mamabear9325]

Timeless and beautiful. ❤❤

[@Wildlife_SA.]

Hi there, Elvis brought me to your channel, I love his voice. Fantastic performance. Phenomenal voice! Yeah, he meant every word! "Where all my brothers walk hand in hand..." he made a statement! More Elvis please. He is still loved worldwide 👍🥇🌍🇿🇦🎶🎧

[@brandonnshante]

Thank you so much!

[@mamaflush9945]

No worries, guy's, this is your first time listening to this song, I'm glad you like Elvis. This song is a beautiful song with a very loving and hopeful message. He knew MLK and I think they were friends. Elvis was also a great entertainer, he performed in Vegas and was also an actor. He released a lot of movies. I'll suggest another one in case you're interested "Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love (From Blue Hawaii)" I enjoyed your reaction, it was refreshingly real and authentic. Thanks for sharing🎶👍💜

[@brandonnshante]

Thank you and you're welcome

[@williamquinlan6153]

He didn't know MLK but Elvis admired him and memorized his I Have a Dream speech.

[@monasrum4321]

​@@williamquinlan6153Actually, Elvis was a personal financial contributor MLK'S movement. He and King also had som phone conversations. This was stated by MLK'S partner during the movement Andrew Young some years ago. A documentarian allowed access to Graceland archives found Elvis signed checks to MLK Foundation. Dozens of MLK speeches were found among Elvis'personal owned vinyl records.

[@williamquinlan6153]

@@monasrum4321 there's no reason to doubt if he gave money to MLK's causes. And by now most know he collected and read King's speeches. But most people are not aware of any credible evidence that they actually knew and spoke to each other.

[@tammyjackson3113]

Powerful performance

[@user-cj1rl6jz6h]

This song was sung live, on national tv, only Elvis and the songwriters, knew he was going to sing it. The country went wild for it, and his stardom catapulted into the stratosphere!

[@cards1985]

KING

[@stevedahlberg8680]

That was a cool reaction. I have probably seen this well I don't know close to 100 times and I always get goosebumps. The pain in his voice is just incredible and that mic drop moment at the end always blows me away. He apparently went backstage after that and curled up into a ball and cried for hours.

[@brandonnshante]

Thanks, I loved it.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

@@brandonnshante I suppose it's like the elephant in the living room that this shit is just as relevant today, and I say this as a 60 year old d. But man the guy was trying, especially during a time when a lot of people in this position weren't ballsy enough to just go out there and say what everybody needed to say. Enjoy your reactions for sure.

[@cog4life]

Yes…..😊

[@carolhayar3037]

No one truly knows the "crying" issue story & i don't think anyone is still around anymore to tell about what really happened. There are differing versions -- what we do know is that the backup girls cried a bit afterwards.

[@frankhuggins9856]

This song was & still is a great song & it is so very true I know that this WORLD WOULD BE A MUCH BETTER PLACE THE SAD part is there are a lot of people keep pushing {. THEY ARE MAKING IT ALL ABOUT THE COLOR OF ARE SKIN NOT WHAT THE PEOPLE HEARTS AND THEY ARE DOING THE SAME THING FOR BEING A CHRISTIAN }. That is truly the sad part is they don’t care what they are doing to this great country that we live in I WOULD WEATHER DIE JESUS CHRIST IS THE ONE THAT I LOVE HE IS ARE FATHER & ALL OF US ARE FAMILY HOW EVER YOU LOOK AT IT BECAUSE GOD MADE ADAM & EVE THEY HAD 33 boys & 23 girls in the BIBLE Says that Adam had 40,000 offspring Eve had 20 sets of twins

[@brandonnshante]

Totally agree

[@kathyharze760]

A great performance from Elvis to think it's still relevant for today he was unique thank you both for your reaction 👍

[@brandonnshante]

You're welcome

[@MrTech226]

Elvis' manager, Colonel Tom Parker didn't want Elvis to sing this classic, but he did it anyway especially after MLK's death. I read that Elvis was heartbroken after MLK's senseless death in Memphis. I don't know if both of you seen and reacted to a documentary: Elvis and Black Community yet.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

tell me why they should?

[@emanueltzikas7800]

Coo bah troll , how long did it take you to memorize everything? Why was your shit ugly zappa in jail? Hahahaha

[@carolhayar3037]

AND Robert Kennedy's assassination after they saw it on the TV news after which they spent hrs. discussing our world in turmoil -- the song being reminiscent of King's speech for a world of peace & harmony.

[@redrum482]

Elvis. That is all.

[@eddie623]

THE KING 👍

[@mzblue7214]

I LOVE this man!!!! Watch Elvis & the Black Community. It's SOOO good!! Check out Poke Salad Annie LIVE in Las Vegas, In the Ghetto & Trying To Get To You '68 Special.

[@jennyjorgensen9935]

We all need more Elvis in our lives. Try some of his beautiful gospel songs. How great Thou Art, Take My Hand, Precious Lord, Crying In the Chapel.

[@javierserna1000]

Wow, thank you so much for sharing this video.. How the world needs to hear this during these times..

[@brandonnshante]

You are so welcome

[@eddie623]

Elvis Presley actually came to corpus Christi Texas and my dad as teenager had a chance to go see his performance at the coliseum which has been torned down years ago now this was very early in the kings carrer my dad's best friend was a security guard and got my dad into Elvis dressing room and actually got his autograph and left it to me after he passed away i keep his autograph in my safety box at my bank and although i never had the honor of meeting Elvis Presley the king i do have his autograph 👍

[@iamnotyu5548]

50s 60s and 70s had some amazing voices. Makes me wonder 50 years from now, who will the young people at the end of the 21st century say had great voices.

[@williamcook1974]

It is a great Song we love his sigining

[@maryholguin2036]

This song was a tribute to MLK .Elvis cried when he heard about the assassination.😢

[@carolhayar3037]

AND the assassination of Robert Kennedy & a world in turmoil.

[@amb6899]

This was a phenomenal performance. One of the greatest in my 60 plus yrs of listening to music. I read he got so fed up with racial relations he had someone write him a song. This is why he was referred to as the King. Crying in the Chapel by him is so beautiful and emotional.

[@willow0828]

Everything in this performance has a purpose. The song itself was written by Earl Brown, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech I Have a Dream. The song was written with Elvis in mind & it’s a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mr. Brown was aware of Elvis’s love for Dr. King. He also knew that Elvis was devastated by the news of Dr. King’s assassination. Just 9 miles away from Graceland (Elvis’s home). The white suit was also worn to accompany the song’s dream for better days. At the time, the conflict in Vietnam was heart wrenching. In remembrance, of the lives lost during the Vietnam war. The burgundy colored scarf Elvis wore around his neck, was for them. Fun fact: Elvis performed "If I Can Dream", in the face of being explicitly told NOT TO by the producers and his manager. He was supposed to close the show with "I’ll Be Home For Christmas". However, he chose to follow his heart & DEFY the powers that be.

[@carolhayar3037]

It was also for the assassination of Robert Kennedy & a world in turmoil.

[@wallflowerj6013]

Great reaction!!! Ty. More Elvis please. I subbed!!

[@brandonnshante]

Thank you and Thanks for the sub!

[@ranjanswife]

Elvis wrote this song as a dedication to MLK. They didn't want him to do it but he said to bad so sad, I'm doing it. He was raised up in Mississippi and Memphis and sang in black churches. A truly good man.

[@carolhayar3037]

Elvis never wrote this song. It was Steve Binder who asked Walter Earl Brown to come up w-something reminiscent of King's hope for peace & harmony after sitting up w-Elvis until 4.am. discussing the assassination that included Robert Kennedy & a world in turmoil.

[@cooter-of7ej]

@@carolhayar3037 it was alot to mlk if i can dream mlk i have a dream

[@carolhayar3037]

@@cooter-of7ej It was not TO anyone -- AGAIN, it was meant as a message for the hope of having a world of peace & harmony, like King's speech for a world of peace & harmony. Once again, after Steve Binder & Elvis spoke, Binder asked Brown to compose a song based on the talks Binder & Elvis had -- the basis of which was for people to live in peace & harmony.

[@joecelozzi305]

It Felt Like You Were Watching God in a white suit playing Elvis that's the gift that keeps on giving that strong voice

[@marnernordendal3927]

Love that song thank you ❤❤❤

[@M-10VisualDistributions]

Great reaction - his tribute to MLK "I Have A Dream"....great performance!

[@carolhayar3037]

AND Robert Kennedy's assassination after they saw it on the TV news after which they spent hrs. discussing our world in turmoil -- the song being reminiscent of King's speech for a world of peace & harmony.

[@charleydaleo6732]

I enjoyed watching you two! When u get a chance check our (elvis presley - in the ghetto) a sad live performance u might enjoy!

[@michaellawliss3049]

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC REACTION GANG!! 👏 👌 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@brandonnshante]

Thanks 💯

[@kimberly8858]

I try by Angela Bofill. On episode of unsung song written by her when she was 17 she was in love with one of her classmates who ended up playing in her band he said he never know she was interested in him Deep waters by incognito ft maysa leaks she was interested in a band member who she had her son by he would go out with other women she tells story in concert Silly by Denise Williams she said in concert was bast on a relationship she was in Loves train by confunkshun to of the band members was dating same woman Every breath you take by the police not a love song that at first people thought it was It more like a stalker song Cold as ice by foreigner

[@kellifranklin9872]

Just came across your channel and subbed. This was Elvis’s tribute to Dr King and Robert F Kennedy. Both men were continually fighting for Civil Rights and both were killed because of that. I can only imagine how great of a president Bobby Kennedy would have been and how much higher Dr King would have risen. This was Elvis’s tribute and it’s a powerful truth. There’s going to be people that say Elvis was racist. It’s completely untrue. He would get boycotted and there were many attempts to “cancel” him because he would go into Black communities because that’s where he was most comfortable. That was a no no during segregation. Please don’t listen to the hate about Elvis. There’s just too much evidence to the contrary.

[@carolhayar3037]

As per the producer-director of the '68 special -- Steve Binder -- Elvis, Binder & others were together in the studio when they heard noise coming from the TV in the next room; it was the TV news broadcast that Robert Kennedy had just been assassinated. Binder, Elvis, et al sat up until about 4 a.m. talking about the turmoil in the world at that time w-Elvis expressing his thoughts & feelings, also the assassination of Pres. Kennedy & Vietnam. Binder asked songwriter Walter Earl Brown to compose a song based on those discussions. The song is notable for its similarities to Martin Luther King’s wish for a world of peace and harmony. The red tie was for the blood shed in Vietnam. Elvis was so severely nervous about the special that he told Binder he didn't remember the songs, he forgot the lyrics & he wasn't going out there, & Binder said i don't care if you walk out, just say hello & walk off, but you are going out. And out he came.

[@davidschiech9188]

What a great performance, Even though he was told Not to do that song (at least at this time)!

[@marnernordendal3927]

Thank you for playing Elvis Presley love it 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@brandonnshante]

My pleasure!

[@user-ll9ln1ze6z]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kazshaw3945]

And this behaviour is why he was shipped off into the army in Germany by the Government at the time because they hated him for being against racism but he would never tolerate it !Good old Elvis ,always be true to yourself !

[@brandonnshante]

As he should! Love your neighbor as Christ loved you.

[@kazshaw3945]

@@brandonnshante Spot on !👍

[@leroyleach7581]

....MLKjr was shot to death not 9 miles from Elvis' home(Graceland in Memphis).

[@carolhayar3037]

And Robert Kennedy was shot 2 mos. later.

[@larryl1427]

Thanks for that great video and a great assessment / reaction. I remember when he did that song back in 68. Keep it up, this first timer will be back. Ever hear of a band called Steppenwolf?........."Magic Carpet Ride" and "Born To Be Wild" were from back in that era too.

[@brandonnshante]

Thanks! Will do! Got to check them out.

[@aniea5664]

So handsome❤❤

[@bearlynmonroe]

Notable for its similarities with Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech, Brown wrote the song as a response to the assassinations of Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King, which had happened a few months previously. Knowing about Presley’s fondness for both men, he wrote "If I Can Dream" with Presley in mind.

[@hihoktf]

Try Trying to Get to You from this same show.

[@williamcook1974]

He was asking his Father up above. God.

[@brandonnshante]

Oh okay! Thanks

[@longfootbuddy]

a life is like a dream, and a dream is like a thought, and it only comes from you and god, so if you can live your dream, you can be you, and you can be great, and do great things that all the other monkies will become jealous over, and scream and throw their poop at you.. so be careful.. but if youre strong, and have the flame inside, let it shine all the same, because theres no greater glory of mankind to ever be seen, and you owe it to yourself to live your dream, and not the dream of others

[@cinmarksx]

Elvis performed this in 1968 during the race riots happening all over the US. it took a lot of guts

[@antoniocunha8772]

hey my channel tnks so much, remenber the king , great channel and great line, tnks from brazil

[@brandonnshante]

Thanks and welcome

[@antoniocunha8772]

@@brandonnshante i love the channel ur welcome in brazil we waiting brandon and shante, true reaction......

[@antoniocunha8772]

@@brandonnshante elvis domain he is the first spot, try the echo will never die and u understand the legend,(elvis and the black comunnity)

[@antoniocunha8772]

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[@db90990]

I'm told this was Elvis' tribute to MLK; Elvis was very distraught over his assassination as he admired dr. King very much

[@carolhayar3037]

Elvis & Steve Binder saw the TV news about Robert Kennedy's assassination & sat up until 4 a.m. discussing the world's situation in turmoil & Binder asked Walter Earl Brown to compose a song reminiscent of King's speech for peace & harmony.

[@moekontze116]

If you werea black person in this period segregation, racism. There is still things happening!!!!

[@HAWK11828]

This song was dedicated to MLK!

[@carolhayar3037]

It included Robert Kennedy's assassination also after seeing it on the TV news

[@lmsossi6501]

The song is a man grieving on stage for MLK, who had just been assassinated. He was literally begging the world to stop all the hatred and to come together in love. He wanted MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech to become reality. The song and performance is NOT a generic "follow your dream" message, but a "For God's sake, why can't we come together and stop all this hatred and violence and have true equality!!"

[@carolhayar3037]

It was also for the assassination of Robert Kennedy & a world in turmoil.

[@actualkarenokboomer3158]

Filmed in June after MLK was murdered in April and Robert Kennedy was murdered while they were rehearsing.

[@kimberly8858]

Taking it to the streets, black water, what a fool believes, minute by minute by the doobie brothers

[@henryjohnson7822]

The history behind the song was the death of King and Bobby Kennedy

[@leafyutube]

You forgot to mention that this song was in the aftermath of the shooting of Martin Luther King.

[@brandonnshante]

We didn't know until our B&S Fam told us.

[@carolhayar3037]

It was also a culmination of Robert Kennedy's assassination, Vietnam -- after Elvis & Binder sat up all night discussing a world in turmoil.

[@deeznuttz7980]

Sad its still the same today

[@peggymiller1086]

This was a tribute 2 months after MLK was Killed

[@carolhayar3037]

AND Robert Kennedy's assassination after they saw it on the TV news after which they spent hrs. discussing our world in turmoil -- the song being reminiscent of King's speech for a world of peace & harmony.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

It is believed that after Elvis sang this song, Elvis went back stage and cried. After Elvis stopped crying, he said "I will never sing another song or act in another movie I don't believe in again". The facts are, Elvis never sang this song again. If Elvis believed in this song he would have sung it again, which he did not. Which tells me he did not believe in the song. Sorry folks. It meant nothing to Elvis.

[@emanueltzikas7800]

Troll, your shit ugly zappa was in prison , Why I believe in ugly boring assholes like zappa 🤣🤣🤣

[@samic1051]

First, it does not matter who wrote it. It matters that Elvis wants something because he loved Martin Luther king and he sang it with how he felt you can tell. This is a real emotional performance so people please. It does not matter. He grew up poor like a lot of white. People also grew up poor including me in Canada. They called me and my 2 brothers and sisters.P*** w**** t****, so guess what?We all experience different things.Elvis grapp poor and he loved hanging out with his little friend and going to Listen outside of the black churches.That's where he really got music from.Guess what?We all have a certain music in us.Does not matter.I do not like the music after the midnight's it's crap

[@darrellmatz1111]

You are on the wrong side 😵🤓

[@brandonnshante]

What side shall it be?

[@darrellmatz1111]

@@brandonnshante when I watch your video Shante on the left side and Brandon is on the right🤔🤓

[@IMEveryTrueAmericanRU]

@@darrellmatz1111 LOL

[@MaryJones-vo5nz]

You are one of the rumor mongers watch "Elvis and the Black Community". You ought to thank him for bringing black music to mainstream. I was a child of the 50's it was segregation the white stations wouldn't play black music because of segregation laws, he changed that. He was raised in a black neighborhood. Facts

[@darrellmatz1111]

@@MaryJones-vo5nz what the fuck are u talking about 🤣 if you watch their videos she sits on the left he sits on the right side .. Are you one of those assholes that sees race in any thing people say 🤔

[@samsally3581]

I couldn’t hear the song… your eyelashes are so big you can’t open your eyes 😂 they are so heavy you look cross eyed! Listen purdy lady them ain’t purdy at all!!!!!

[@carolhayar3037]

glad you had the nerve to say something -- i'd love to contact her about what should be done