FIRST TIME HEARING Elvis Presley - In The Ghetto | REACTION

FIRST TIME HEARING Elvis Presley - In The Ghetto | REACTION
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[@maruskaehrensdorfer]

Elvis was born in desperate poverty and he grew up in a predominantly black neighbourhood.

[@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor]

Elvis didn’t only see this hunger and poverty firsthand. He was the definition of hunger and poverty. He grew up in a one room shack with no running water and no electricity. His family was so poor that his twin brother who died at birth, was buried in a shoebox because that’s all they had to bury him in. That’s what abject poverty looked like in the Great Depression. He lived in a predominantly black ghetto. His friends were black, and they called the Presleys the poorest in their neighborhood.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

Where is Depper? Oh that's right he died more than 2 years ago. You have stolen his identity. Does your good Christian son know and when are you going to tell him? Your office will find out soon.

[@cindyphifer970]

Elvis is always the best. Born in Tupelo Mississippi and moved to Memphis about at 12 years old. Lived in poorer sections and the projects for a while in Memphis. After he started making money he payed for a playground in the projects where he had lived

[@user-er8kz2jg6o]

Elvis wouldn’t be Elvis if he was born in Seattle. Coming from The South and growing up in a Black church, makes him impossible to recreate. The looks didn’t hurt either.

[@user-er8kz2jg6o]

Where he is from made him. Elvis born in Seattle wouldn’t be the same.

[@kenmcd8338]

Elvis was born in 1935 in Tupelo Mississippi....this was in the heart of the Great Depression. Elvis' family lived near the black side of Tupelo near a section called Shake Rag. His family was dirt poor, he was born in a small shot gun shack with no indoor plumging or electricity.(a shot gun shack is a house where you can shoot a shot gun from the back door and it will go straight out the front door) In the mid 40s the family moved to Memphis Tn. and they lived in govt housing. He understood what poor was, what prejudice was and he never forgot it.

[@shag139]

I believe Elvis was born in Mississippi and lived in a basic shack with a dirt floor.

[@michellejackson6679]

Elvis was born during the Depression. His Daddy went to jail for writing bad checks when Elvis was about 2... Vernon Presley wrote those bad checks just trying to put food on the table.. Gladys.. Elvis's mother only survived with Elvis with the help of the church.. Elvis grew up in the Ghetto going to Black churches behind his Mom's back I think.. She was going to white church and he was sneaking out and going to black church.. he grew up in poverty and learned his way of singing from his roots. Both white and black.

[@idawheat1333]

Elvis was the king of rock and roll but he never did a concert without including a gospel song.❤❤❤❤❤

[@larrydewein]

The Gospel has ALWAYS been the answer to all these problems!

[@kimking6036]

Did you notice the song never mentions the race of the child? It doesn't matter. The tragedy is still happening. You should watch the interview with Mr. Sam Bell. He was Elvis' childhood friend. Sam's family helped Elvis and his mother with food. But they gave Elvis so much more. At a time when blacks and whites were suppose to stay separated. Elvis was only separated from Sam and his other black friends when it came to school.

[@colmflaherty3963]

Elvis was great in helping the Black community. Right from day 1. He would give practically everything to absolutely anyone,You didn't have to be a part of his group. His cook is on here. A black lady. Elvis bought her a house and a car. just to mention one.

[@petehanuszak4318]

This Song Was First Offered To Sammy Davis jr. But Turned It Down Said He Didn’t Live It But Said Elvis Did. He Grew Up Poor In The South. His Manager Didn’t Want Him To Record The Song But He Did. Elvis Lived In A 2 Room Shack His Father Built. Sang In Black Churches He Did Not See Color Treated Everyone With Kindness and Respect. Born Jan 8 1935 He Never Forgot His Roots. Died August 16 1977 At The Age Of 42.

[@vickylong3229]

They trued to give this song to Sammy Davis Jr but he declined it and told them Elvis lived in the getto and he should sing it. Sammy and Elvis were very good friends. Thank you for your great reaction. ❤

[@mikematusek4233]

The writer was Mac Davis from Lubbock, Texas. He had friends from the "Wrong" side of the tracks. No one would touch this song Sammy Davis Junior said Give it to Elvis, as he knows the story. Not all Ghettos are or were Black. My Dad was from the Southside of Chicago (37-61).

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

jeez the crap you believe and spread is un believable.

[@MaryJones-vo5nz]

He took a lot of heat for this stand, but he didn't care he sang what he felt. He was also one of the first bring in black performers and his back up singers. he was told not bring his black singers to his performance in Texas, he said if I they can't come I won't come. He was raised so poor in a Black neighborhood and sang in a black church. He was a Christian and said, I am not the King Jesus Christ is. Thanks for your wonderful reaction.

[@emmettdwyer7584]

his butt of a manager didnt want him to make this song and if i can dream

[@Mariethename99]

I love Elvis Presley. Hes the greatest of all time ❤👑

[@AP-gb3eh]

Always happens no matter the melatonin level. It happens in all communities. If you know there is nothing for you , anger and desperation sets in

[@shannonwhitaker533]

This song was written by a phenomenal writer named Mac Davis. Mac Davis was known as the Song Painter. Elvis surely did justice to this song.

[@marion_R]

If you like spirituals or gospel, try RUN ON or CRYING IN THE CHAPEL or YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE or or or ...( Sadly without video footage) Elvis was born dirt poor in Tupelo Mississippi. Love your reaction! I agree with what you say ☀️💚

[@arlenefisher1164]

First song: Hound Dog. Please watch Elvis and Black Community- That echo will never die.

[@emmettdwyer7584]

you need to watch Elvis and the black community video

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

you mean Elvis and a few black artists that met him.

[@emmettdwyer7584]

no

[@johanley229]

​@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 you really are a bridge dweller aren't you !!

[@Supernova752]

He is so passionate when he sings, that’s why every song evokes extreme emotions in his fans.

[@elvis7772]

Hi, my name is Wayne.... I have been an Elvis fan since I was 10 years old. I am 71 years old now. I always listen to Elvis. He loved to sing Gospel music all the time. One of my favorite songs was " You'll Never Walk Alone " .....

[@christielysdale1815]

First reactor I have watched react to this song that didn’t automatically ask “what does Elvis know about the ghetto”? First one to understand without comments that he actually lived this. I subbed for this reason alone. You understood that even though he became a huge star, that he could have actually come from the ghetto, which as fans for decades know, he did!

[@Supernova752]

I agree! First reaction video where the hosts states Elvis must have experienced it first hand. Thank you!!

[@susanworkman529]

First song I heard was "Hound Dog" on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1957 ( I think). I was just a child. Elvis was a very poor child in Tupalo, Mississippi. Watch this video: "Elvis and the Black Community" and you will get an understanding of who he was. Elvis was called "The King of Rock and Roll" but he didn't like to be called that as he said the only King is the Lord. Michael Jackson was called "The King of Pop" More Elvis songs: "American Trilogy" ( video 1973 Aloha Concert). "Jailhouse Rock" ( video 1956) "You Gave Me s Mountsin". (1973 Aloha Concert). " Suspicious Minds". (1970 Las Vegas Concert)

[@veronicacovatch2020]

This song was actually written by Mac Davis about his own life and he also sings it.

[@JeanneCulligan]

Love me Tender was the first Elvis song. Mac Davis wrote this song and wanted to give it to Sammy Davis Jr, but Sammy said that he never lived it and that he should give it to Elvis. As others have said, Elvis lived in poverty, and he never forgot. This was in 1970 and it is still happening. Also this was performed live, no auto tune, no earpieces just talent.

[@lorisutton5267]

Thanks for the great reaction to Elvis, singing In the Ghetto be never forgot where he came from, and he would always say After the birth of his Beautiful Lisa Marie who he showered with everything he had, But he always said , What about the little kids in the ghetto , so he gave so much of himself to everyone , And Lisa Marie followed him in the generosity that her Beautiful Daddy always had , Love your trailer and Elvis didn't want to be called the King , That is a name given to him by his billions of fans , He always said, There is only one King , The Lord Jesus Christ , I really appreciate the reaction and I would love you to react to Elvis singing Just Pretend and Bridge Over Trouble

[@terrygarcia897]

Sammy didn't do it because it was to political and he said it would end his career.

[@shag139]

And the cycle repeats

[@Code9]

I'm 77. First Elvis song I ever heard was "Heartbreak Hotel" in 1956. I'd never heard anything like it. I was mesmerized. Totally hooked on who ever this guy was.

[@Ga_Army_Veteran.]

Elvis is from a dirt poor community in Tupelo, MS

[@viviennerose6858]

This never fails to bring tears to my eyes. The child is born into an already over large family, that there is barely enough money to feed everyone. Who in their heart can blame him for needing to steal for food. Truth is very, very hurtful, and we should be ashamed we don't help more

[@anitawright7169]

Elvis wa,s is and always will be the King! This song shows how important this issue is to him. Love your reaction.

[@larrydewein]

Elvis did NOT like being called "the king". He said only Jesus Christ was KING!! And he was right!

[@shirleybuffington6420]

Elvis was know as the King of Rick N Roll but what is interesting is the only award he won his music was his Gospel. One of my favorite Gospel song he dose is Peace In The Valley.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

so he wasn't the king the n after all.

[@emerald1805]

Elvis grew up during the Great Depression in very poor circumstances. I highly recommend a video “Elvis & the Black Community” parts 1 & 2. Also: “Baz Luhrman Interview’s Elvis’ childhood friend Sam Bell”. I saw Elvis LIVE in Concert, and he was the best I’ve ever seen- and I saw everybody! First Elvis song I heard was possibly: “All Shook Up” from 1957

[@christinemorel696]

☝👍✌❤The G.O.A.T. God bless you, young man for your reaction. Yes he was born dirt poor he sang with his heart. 🕺🎸🎤👑👌🇵🇷🇺🇲❤🙏

[@fayewood1377]

Elvis never lost his heart for people or his love of God , or his talent.

[@kerrypapworth1526]

This man was beyond great 💕🇦🇺 Love your beautiful reaction to our adored Elvis, hello from Australia.

[@michellejackson6679]

I'm pretty sure Mac Davis wrote this song.. don't know why. I don't know how Mac Davis knew the best words to write.. but I do know Elvis was the best singing it.. The first song I remember, btw, of Elvis is probably the day he passed away.. my mom had me and my sister listening to everything and I remember going to bed listening to Are You Lonesome Tonight. This song right here though.. unfortunately, is still happening in 2024.. SAD

[@robinbeerman4726]

Since I had a sister that was severely mentally and physically disabled, that I adored. Grew up learning to take care of others if you're able. I was blessed.

[@user-to8vq4qy9w]

Mac Davis wrote the song but Elvis made changes on it he sang with the emotion and passion so needed for it his manager didn't want him to sing it Walk a mile in my shoes is a great song too with a message in it check it out live of course 1970 thank you great reaction

[@wandalewis5097]

You just have to watch American Trilogy. Please ❤️. He sings all genres of music. He was the best. Saw him live in Louisville Kentucky. Best concert Ever. This song was sung back in the 70’s could be true Today When Mac Davis wrote the song nobody wanted to touch the song Elvis said I’ll sing it

[@annleffew3857]

THE FIRST SONG I HEARD FROM ELVIS WAS JAILHOUSE ROCK WHEN I WAS 5 YEARS OLD AND U SHOULD REACT TO SOME OF HIS MOVIE SCENE SONGS THEY ARE FIRE LIKE HIS SONG NEW ORLEANS FROM HIS MOVIE SCENE IN KING CREOLE PLUS U NEED TO WATCH ELVIS AND THE BLACK COMMUNITY IT WILL GIVE U ALOT OF INFORMATION ON HOW ELVIS WAS AND HE WAS BORN IN TUPELO MISSISSIPPI BUT MOVED TO MEMPHIS TENNESSEE WHEN HE WAS 14 YEARS OLD!

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

He didn't only stand up, he fought against his manager to do this. He said it was too important. The costumes were the clothes for his judo, very comfortble, just blinged up. Elvis didn't write this, Mac Davis did. He had comical approach to his music, so he wanted someone else to sing it, to be taken seriously. Problem is this still happens as far as I've been told. When his backup singers were excluded/segregated, he said he wouldn't play without them, he had them come in a limo, and through the front door, just like everybody else. Include them or miss out.

[@QBU-12]

Check out "American Trilogy" performed in his Hawaii concert and "Suspicious Minds" in his Vegas concert .... He was the man

[@MsRhodeman]

If you are relatively new to Elvis you need to go and watch Elvis and the black community that echo Will never die part 1 and 2 in order to get a better idea of where he came from where he was born who he was as a kid how people looked at him and how they treated him... I think that's where you should really start then you'll understand so much more about his music when you're listening to it. Also look up Memphis Mafia... Those are the men that were around him the most and know him the best...❤

[@burnettastark935]

It is our problem. Every child is our problem and deserves our love and attenrion.

[@ALMUK22]

Loved your reaction and response to this record. You genuinely understood it, and were intuitive enough to recognise that Elvis had experienced ghetto life from his own poverty stricken childhood. First time reacting to you, but it definitely won’t be the last. Keep pursuing your dreams. You have the right attitude to achieve the most in life.

[@shirleybuffington6420]

One of my favorite stories about Elvis is I think it was he was coming off stage after a show and someone said something about him being a King and his reply was I am not a king there is only one King he is heaven , I am just a man that loves to sing .

[@matuserose]

First song I heard was That's Alright Mama, I was 11, maybe 12. Been a fan ever since. You might want to check out 3 6 Mafia cover of Elvis's In the Ghetto.

[@MsRhodeman]

Elvis always what's a class act everywhere he went even when he wasn't performing he always looked nice...

[@smithed]

The first Elvis song I heard was “That’s all right” And since I’m 83 I heard all his songs many times!

[@sandyleewhite]

First song I ever heard from Elvis, was from one of his movies, Blue Hawaii, Can't help falling in love 💙💙💙 Elvis is one of the most recognized & famous people in music history, & no doubt, one of the most talented, however his heart & love for humanity, is his true legacy 💙💙💙

[@MarjorieStoker-oj8fh]

In England as a young person we understood this amazing song about the problems of our black people god bless ❤

[@MsRhodeman]

I would recommend that you just keep digging and digging and digging until you've listened to everything there is out there about Elvis to learn the man he was. I guarantee you not one thing that Elvis has done will ever disappoint you... Also another spectacular live performance to really showcase him is his live Las Vegas concert I think it was 1969 or 70... It shows how much he was loved and just how much he loves all of his fans... How he commands and takes control❤

[@williamquinlan6153]

Thanks for a well spoken reaction. For a great performance from Elvis's early debut react to Hound Dog from his second appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show Sept-Oct 1956.

[@courtneynairn508]

Subbed for Elvis ❤

[@rayhilts5872]

Thank you for taking the time to show us why he was a human that had a great talent that had away to connect even years after he passed….Thank you!!!!

[@bella-xp7qd]

He didn't like being called King. He said there is only one King, "Jesus Christ". Elivis DID NOT write this song, but he made it famous. Mac Davis, a singer, songwriter and television personality who wrote hit songs for several country music stars after his breakout song, "In the Ghetto," was recorded by Elvis Presley, Robbing I can understand, but killing never.

[@sungazer5590]

I first heard Elvis in 1955 on the Ed Sullivan Show. He sang Hound Dog.

[@charlottebrookssprinkles1424]

Burning Love is still one of my favorite Elvis hits. Grew up on Elvis and have all of my dad's old Elvis records!♥️. Lawdy Miss Claudie is also one of my tops songs.

[@allenemmons1124]

GOOD JOB SIR. your understanding is older than your age.

[@susandavis1205]

Elvis was the best and will always be

[@sheraven1]

This song was written by Mac Davis

[@lauramittler]

You should watch the documentary "Elvis And The Black Community" part 1 & 2. You will see who he was and just how big of a bullseye he had on his forehead, and he took it and stayed strong in his beliefs and aligned with his childhood living in the getto when his father was in prison. All his friends were Black and he spent a lot of time in the revival tent singing and praising while he moved his body the Elvis way!

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

how many black friends did Elvis have and name them.

[@johanley229]

​@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425you name them?

[@user-qq1gh4vn1u]

You now know what elvis Priestley was all about ! You got it 💯 l9ve these reactions god bless

[@MsRhodeman]

You should also watch his daughter Lisa Marie Presley's version that she put together with him after he died and before she died of In the ghetto and also where no one walks alone...❤❤

[@celestelittek7360]

We have to see all children as being our children and step in to help, if their parents can't do we need to do it because it is what is right. If we see a young child alone and hungry we step up, we have millions of hungry children so we need to step up ❤

[@kathyscott6573]

I agree with you 100%

[@cherylsemones6458]

Subbed .... Hope you keep up with more Elvis songs and documentaries!

[@JeannieBaisden]

You gotta listen to Elvis sing I John!!!!

[@shirleybuffington6420]

If you really want to learn more about the kind of person Elvis was you should check out Elvis and the black community.

[@lauramittler]

Martin Luther King, BB King, Fats Domino, Sammy Davis Jr., Little Richard, there are more, but that should be a good start for your research. Also, there is a great documentary about the time he lived in the Tupelo getto. It is by a close friend from those years before the family moved to Memphis. He has great stories of their years together, as well as stories about his mother, Gladys and showing the kind of house and neighborhood that he lived in. There was not a single racist bone in his body, and just so you know, because I think you are much younger than me, without Elvis you would not have hip-hop or rap. Elvis was the artist that paved the way for Motown as well. At a VERY racist time he was able to mix his influences of black R&B and jazz with the top 40 type of sound that appealed to the white kids. Elvis was the most influential musical bridge ever, and I have always been very grateful for that. Any more questions, just hit me up.

[@krisfox3537]

Check out a little less conversation or Kentucky rain. Two of my favorites. Elvis had so many. I love this man.

[@kevinblain8836]

I think you'll like Suspicious Minds live in Vegas 1970

[@lisahaverluk4037]

Jump baby..jump❤😂😮😅😊

[@linnaeahansen4973]

Subbed 😊 i håb om at se flere Elvis reaktioner fra dig❤

[@gracemichelli.2am124]

Great reaction. It's a constant cycle.

[@neonknees]

when I was little, the only singers I thought there were was Elvis and Frankie Valli

[@aaroncasey9696]

He died on my birthday 08-16-1977

[@stevensmith204]

If I need a sermon I'll go to church !

[@feralvulcan7955]

Did somebody lie to you and tell that church is a place and not a state of mind?

[@sharonburcham66]

Blue Swede shoes!!

[@judypetitto]

Jailhouse Rock

[@Peter-yj8fj]

You really need to check out Sohyang singing I have nothing the Whitney Houston song it will blow your mind dude and has the added bonus of her absolutely stunning looks, you'll love her my guy.

[@MelissaDalehite-ey4bu]

I love you. You nailed it.😊😊😊😊

[@lifeandfaith]

Great reaction.

[@suzannekeppler1470]

MISSISSIPPI LIVED IN THE GETTO SANG IN GOSPEL CHURCH POOR AS COULD BE ELVIS

[@ferns4me]

What pisses me off is that blacks think that only" blacks lived in poverty,,4 kids in my family and we were dirt poor too!..Only time I got a new pair of shoes or a dress was when my sister outgrew hers,,didn't have any toys,my dad sometimes would find things in a dumpster for us to play with,the street was our playground,,,kidney beans on white bread was often our dinner,,and Santa Clause would 'get lost' and so we missed Christmas!....but our parents loved us,and despite his drinking my dad worked hard and eventually we were able to rise up out of our poverty!....

[@nancymitchell8316]

Respect your insight

[@yambo59]

It starts with the parents and adults as role models, unless they lead by example and teach good work ethics, morals and values the children will often follow the same bad examples and repeat the cycle over and over - and its not just the black race its white and any other ethnicity you choose - its the parents job to do their best to instill a good mindset and ethics to help their kids to better than they did but they often dont so the kids suffer - and today it seems worse than ever and the political system doesnt help either.

[@bluechick1]

Wooden Heart

[@oberaberg5283]

I enjoyed your reaction!

[@donstewart9164]

You need to,react to Elvis and Black Community part 1 and part 2 you will get a new appreciation.

[@samuelgallion6884]

Mama

[@user-wb2zw5vh7p]

MJ king of pop

[@musicremix6294]

Mj king of pop elvis the king of rock n roll both will never be forgotten 👍❤️👑

[@celestelittek7360]

America is the richest nation on the world and if the billionaires paid 10% tax you could eliminate child poverty in the USA, the rich pay no tax and the poor get poorer 😢

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

do you know why we have rich people?

[@LadyDragonsblood]

Elvis had a lot of troubles, and was a troubled soul... but he never ONCE forgot where he came from.

[@user-rp9mu5ig2l]

jail house rock

[@suzannescriber6073]

This is not about race

[@keithryan3528]

The song is 2min long and you stop it two times in 50sec how the hell can do this 1st and last time I will stop by.

[@lyndadowns4876]

You paused it too much to get the benefit.

[@teri1479]

Why not let the song play and give your commentary at the end? It really ruined the song !