FIRST TIME HEARING Elvis Presley - In The Ghetto

[@ritamasterson7809]

He grew up in extreme poverty in Tulepo, Mississippi. Dad was in jail. He attended an all black church with Mom. And he was a huge advocate for the children.

[@patriciablanton6243]

Elvis grew up dirt poor in the south, Tupelo, Mississippi. He used to attend a Black church because he liked the music and singing. This instilled in him a great compassion for the poor from all cultures.

[@jhonnehill7248]

Elvis had a lot of respect for the black community and drew a lot of inspiration from the black church music and he attended a lot of revivals as he grew up poor and had a lot of black friends through out his life. He was truly an inspiration to me.

[@theresabranford3527]

I love that you love Elvis. He was one of a kind. He grew up dirt poor. A whole new generation is finding out that he was more than a caricature or cartoon. He was solid.

[@loraynemorton4048]

Elvis was from the ghetto of Memphis TN. His father was put in prison and Elvis and his Mom were on government aid until his dad was released from prison. Elvis attended that African American Baptist church and sang in their choir. He definitely knew poverty. I will be a fan of Elvis until I leave this world.

[@sherrelhauhe7791]

Elvis grew up in the poor neighborhoods and first sang in the black churches...he had no boundaries and loved everybody !! 1968

[@debbieadams334]

His backing singers were black and were often refused entrance to the gig. He just told them if they couldn't come in and perform, then he wouldn't either. And he stuck to it. He really understood as he grew up in terrible poverty and knew just what it was like. A very good person.....

[@dubzer0649]

Wow that’s wild Elvis is amazing man

[@beckylb8610]

This was a controversial song and Elvis decided he was going to record it against many advisors'advice. Elvis was very poor growing up

[@donaldpittman4303]

That's not exactly how it went. Certain places mostly the southern states advised the Elvis camp that he could leave the black girls back home. Elvis refused to work any gig where the girls weren't welcome. I'm Myrna Smith of the Sweet Inspirations cousin .

[@abbey.belamour]

One of them is Whitney Houston's mom. Cissy Houston. Amazing.

[@memphismemphis462]

Elvis Presley lived in the project homes here in Memphis I’m Dixie Homes before he became rich

[@tonyfilipone4186]

Elvis grew up in the ghetto in Tupelo, Miss.....right next to black families. Elvis lived it

[@paddy6317]

He's talking about himself in this song as Elvis grew up poor and in the Ghetto, love this song

[@tammyjackson3113]

Elvis grew up in the Ghetto in Miss. and Memphis he was a twin but his brother died at birth. He was very special. Now watch Elvis and the Black Community and If I can Dream is about MLK. This song was 70s.

[@dubzer0649]

Man I didn’t know Elvis was so involved. I def look at him different now Mad respect for him

[@deannaneal9162]

@@dubzer0649 Check out "If I can dream" he sung this for Martin Luther King speech and also for his assasination

[@lorettapierce8430]

@@dubzer0649 Do if i can dream 68 comeback special,,he in the white suit

[@p.j.morris633]

And Bobby Kennedy people forget him i never will.

[@frankmcguire6162]

Facts!

[@cageyvet11]

Elvis was sent from God. Really no other explanation.

[@christineostrom5187]

Thank you 💖! I wish you all the best ☀️. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@eddykate3700]

I was 10 years old in 1969, a middle-class White Aussie girl living thousands of miles from the USA. I didn't know what a ghetto was, but this song made me cry, and 53 years later it still does because nothing has changed! My Mum loved Elvis. In July 2022 we had planned to watch the Elvis movie together, but Mum died peacefully that morning. So, 3 hours after my mum died my daughter and I went to the cinema to honour my beautiful mother. At the movie's end when "In the Ghetto" was played, my daughter cried for her grandma's passing, but I still cried for all those mommas in the Ghetto.

[@QUINTUSMAXIMUS]

We didn't really learn or heed the words and just want to blame the people in the ghetto rather than help. We say it's their damn fault. They just need to pick themselves up from their boot straps. Sorry for your loss. I grew up hearing a bit of Elvis when I was a kid, but I was very young, so he was kind of a footnote. I definitely knew Jailhouse Rock and Suspicious Minds the best. The Ghetto came to me later.

[@cindyheatherly6674]

Mac Davis wrote this song from his childhood. Elvis also grew up in severe poverty in Tupelo Mississippi. His dad was in prison and he and his mom lived in the public housing along side people of all nationalities. That’s where he was exposed to the Blues that influenced his music.

[@carolyn_sm7182]

Elvis was born into poverty, he lived in TN and moved to Memphis when he was about 13 yrs old, at that time they lived in the projects there. They say that this is part of the reason he was so generous and caring, because he knew what it was like to go without and it made him very humble all of his life.

[@hollyfulton2636]

Elvis was from poverty and very involved in the black community, but this was written by Mac Davis a country s8nger/song writer. He too grew up in poverty etc. He recorded this first but then Elvis took it and re-recorded because he was big enough to make it a hit and he wanted to shine a light on this. 50 years later it STILL resonates because it's on repeat!!!

[@bonnieloggins8923]

He was from the ghetto he grew up very poor and in poverty. He knows first hand what it was like

[@bombud1]

The worlds greatest backup singers. fun fact, he once showed up to do a show and the property said the black girls couldnt come in to sing. he said, "If they cant come in, im not doing the show." They let the ladies in. they are amazing.

[@paulmaguire1455]

in the ghetto Elvis at his best deep yes very deep Elvis was a gent very generous supported more then we are aware of god bless this man humble beginning's and stayed that way his background meant some thing he never forgot the hardship nor where he came from which is why he was so generous god bless this man if he aint in heaven i want to know why i love the man all in a good way

[@lynnsaintignan9699]

Elvis was born in the Getto, very poor. He saw this firsthand. Just as true today as in the 60's.Makes me cry cause I was born in the Getto. Single Mom, we struggled. Made fun of because of being poor. God bless those ones who know.

[@0804reba]

Elvis came from the ghetto. His family moved to Memphis and he was in the projects. He made a record for his mom for her birthday. BAM! A king in the making.

[@michaelsander6039]

Elvis was born extremely poor. He always fought for the underdog. After hearing this song and where Elvis is coming from you should definitely react to “Elvis Presley and the Black Community.” It’s a short documentary that i think you and your viewers may enjoy.

[@dubzer0649]

Man I had no idea about any of this stuff about Elvis super cool For real

[@dubzer0649]

Def have to watch the documentary

[@naomiwarner7117]

@@dubzer0649 There's a part 1 & 2, make sure you watch both!

[@livinglife4835]

Yes, PLEASE WATCH, REACT TO the documentary , Elvis and black community.

[@kathifielder1110]

I'm 75 and I'm loving seeing your generation discover Elvis! If everyone were like him we wouldn't even know what the word racism meant. I see lots of people recommending "Elvis and the Black Community". It's a 2 part documentary. Elvis recorded over 800 songs so your journey could be long but, trust me, it'll be worth it. I have a few suggestions to get you started: "Walk A Mile In My Shoes", "Make The World Go Away", "One Night With You", "Suspicious Minds", "A Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Polk Salad Annie", and "Memphis Tennessee". And if you like gospel (Elvis's first love) a good starting point is "How Great Thou Art". Enjoy the journey!!

[@dubzer0649]

I’m glad you enjoyed. Thanks for the comment and for watching this video I appreciate you

[@bodisci]

Add "If I Can Dream" a tribute to MLk. I think that song performed at his 1968 Come Back Special is not only his best performance but the best performance I have ever seen. I try to listen to it every day and apply it's principles to my life. Not always an easy thing to do.

[@FallenHellscape]

Elvis grew up in abject poverty. And yes, he was deeply involved with the black community.

[@dubzer0649]

Wow didn’t know that

[@Mr-John.]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 you seriously need to do some research before you open your mouth go and watch Elvis and the black community on here, also his mother used to wash Neighbors clothes for some extra money he was born on the wrong side of the train tracks all his neighbours were black, he used to have Sunday mass at a black church his friends growing up were black he used to sneak his friend in a “white only movie theatre” when he worked there. Go and read a book then come back and comment, anyone who disagrees with these simple facts don’t know anything about elvis’s childhood

[@Mr-John.]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 go and research his actual neighbours and read what they have to say over the years when they were interviewed, how he treated every body man woman black or white and called them sir and mam, how he learned his first guitar chords form his black neighbours, how he over and over throughout his career told his fans that his roots in gospel music made him what he was, not forgetting how many amazing charity’s and random acts of kindness he done in his lifetime for anyone no matter race to colour, to say how is Elvis connected to the black community and you need an explanation then you in my opinion shouldn’t bother listening to Elvis ever again Because you have completely missed the point and feel of his music. Listen to somebody else...

[@deederagambrell6090]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 I really think it's a hopeless case trying to explain anything to you.

[@Mr-John.]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 oh and only fools think they know all the answers without research so anything you say is literally just a opinion . It stops with you, there is nothing you can say or do that will change the fact Elvis is Elvis he’s a lot bigger than you even in death

[@maryloupuls5092]

Elvis was born into very poor conditions and lived in a mixed race ghetto type area in Tennessee. He never forgot where he came from and was generous to a fault with anyone he met in need.

[@dubzer0649]

Yes I had no clue about any of that about Elvis until I started reacting to his music He was the goat 🐐 hands down

[@lindafitzgerel1259]

He was actually born in Tupelo Mississippi. He moved to Tennessee later on

[@bradhuskers]

Elvis's soul depth and diversity remain unmatched. Listen to the actual studio recording, it's stunning.

[@crystalaldaba5991]

Elvis grew up poor in tulipo Mississippi in a shack with very little when he got famous he gave to the poor alot even gave cars our

[@dubzer0649]

Man that’s very humbling

[@mariawigent9773]

Elvis was born poor. But loved everyone. He really loved his mother. Did everything for her. When he did his concerts those big rings on his fingers that were worth thousands of dollars he would give to the women in the audience. Not all the time but he did. He was in the Army also did a lot of movies. He sang Gospel songs too. Which I really think you would enjoy.

[@dubzer0649]

Wow he accomplished so much I have to see more The army too wow what a humble man to go through all that and put it in his music love it

[@donnaselfon2969]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 And what would be the difference??

[@Dud513]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 can you articulate an answer yourself? or do you just link that video every time you feel like your victimhood is being diminished?

[@Dud513]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 I don't think your a victim end of. and i'm not an Elvis fan either. just like watching people watch stuff, how wierd eh? But if people like Elvis didn't stand up to the jim crow laws/ideology things might have been worse for the poor black today. for everyone who deserves credit for their behaviour during those times, there is someone like you who just wants to trash them.

[@Dud513]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 my error. stood against it is what i meant to write. and if you weren't trashing elvis (and his fans) then maybe you should have actually wrote what you meant instead of just posting a link to a bunch of photos. edit. if fact you go back and read. i never did say he stood up for. i said he stood up to.

[@tinalinge9182]

Elvis is the man!!! The GOAT!!! So glad to see you start on the Elvis train.

[@dubzer0649]

Def goat status

[@frankmiranda6274]

Elvis grew up in tupelo Mississippi. He grew up in the church he was poor and as he grew up and began singing and became a legend he never forgot where he came from. He was a friend of mlk and when he was assassinated it hit him hard and he sang the song if i can dream in tribute of mlk and jfk. Many of his fans turned on him as he sang about ending racism but he never hesitated for a second. A true legend

[@bryonensminger7462]

And in the 60 + years since he recorded this song nothing has changed that's sad

[@Vicky49610]

As soon as you said that you were from Chicago, I knew this song would touch you. This song was written by Mac Davis (singer/songwriter), but Elvis wanted to sing it because he understood. Please react to If I Can Dream by Elvis-it will affect you, too.

[@dubzer0649]

Yes this really hit home, no lie. Great song and Elvis is awesome got to do more from him

[@barbaramarkland7441]

Yes MAC DAVIS WROTE THIS SONG HE OFFERED IT TO SAMMY DAVIS JR. AND SEEM LIKE NO ONE WOULD DO IT ON A STAGE FILLED MOSTLY PROMINENT WHITE PEOPLE.. ELVIS WAS ASKED NOT TO DO IT.... AND HE DID.. WHEN HE SINGS PART AS THE WORLD TURNS HE GOES INTO BOWING HEAD AND LOOKS INTO THE AUDIENCE. I MAY ADD THERE'S NO SMILE ON THIS MANS FACE. I WAS SO PROUD WHEN HE DID THIS SONG. GOD BLESS THE CHILDREN. 💞💞💞

[@aaronkalahar-_-_-]

Thank you for the recommendation! His voice is inane in If I Can Dream and the message of common human solidarity is beautiful. Peace ✌️

[@crystala8020]

Elvis was born poor and grew up in the ghettos of Mississippi. He grew up in the Black churches singing. He did so much charity work for the poor.

[@patriciaesposito8941]

He grew up in Tupelo ghetto. Moved to Memphis when he was 14. He had no plumbing or electricity and often his family had no food.

[@dubzer0649]

Wow so he had experience with this type of stuff That’s cool didn’t know that about Elvis

[@Dorakaz1]

He never forgot his roots. More Elvis please!

[@dubzer0649]

More to come

[@maryblaylock3219]

This is the deeper side of Elvis, his heart is showing in this video. Much love, Elvis!

[@dubzer0649]

Elvis is the man, got more of his stuff coming out Forsure

[@janicekelly6667]

He was born and raised in the ghetto

[@sherryarflin726]

Yes I agree with Mr. Sander. You should watch the documentary in order to understand Elvis.

[@dubzer0649]

Ok will do, 👌

[@Scooterlee11]

That’s where Elvis grew up !

[@jonathanaldecoa1099]

This is why everyone can relate to Elvis. Peeps all over the world love this dude because he was real and sang from the heart. Greetings from Southern California 🕺

[@chriskolov9968]

No one else can sing this song with such feeling, if you are listening to it if you are from the Ghetto lived here and moved on or never have even walked by any Ghetto. This song the words Elvis voice really hit you in your heart!!

[@jackiebaumgart611]

He loved the black community. He had a lot of black friends. He loved singing gospel music from the old church way. He was a good man!

[@lorisutton5267]

This might be your first time hearing Elvis but I bet it won't be your last, Elvis grew up in the ghetto, he knew all about it, listen to him sing if I can dream and walk a mile in my shoes, you'll understand him even more. If I can dream was a tribute to MLK and JFK. Thanks Lori Sutton TCB!!!

[@dubzer0649]

I love me some Elvis goat 🐐

[@lorrigaines4902]

I love seeing the younger generations discover Elvis! This song was written by Mac Davis who passed a couple of years ago. I don’t know his story, but Elvis’ family was really poor. His dad was in prison for a while and he and his mom struggled even more during that time.

[@db90990]

Elvis was born Poor in Tupelo Mississippi and then lived in the housing projects in Memphis Tennessee until he got famous

[@dubzer0649]

Didn’t know he went through so much growing up until I started doing reactions on him

[@kellykersten8828]

Elvis Presley was a beautiful man inside and out

[@dubzer0649]

Facts Goat 🐐

[@iamjustjudy]

Mac Davis wrote the song In the Ghetto. His best friend lived in the poor part of town and he wanted to write about it. Elvis totally understood the song and all its meaning, which is why people have such a reaction when he sings it. It comes from the heart of both the songwriter and the singer.

[@michaelgilbert197]

Bravo for doing this!! There was SO much more to Elvis than what "Pop Culture" myth and stereotype!! You can get to some of his big hits and fun stuff later.... I really think you should follow this up with "Elvis and The Black Community" and then "If I Can Dream" (about Martin Luther King) before you go any further with him, just so you have a little better understanding of who he was as a human and not just as a performer! Love this reaction very much!!!

[@RJsStudio131]

Great Suggestion

[@dubzer0649]

Wow the title alone sounds interesting I’ll def have to do that song. Stay tuned for it prob this week

[@michaelfarmer9472]

I must agree with you. That side of Elvis needs to be seen to truly appreciate him. Sure, he had his problems, but he was also a great human!

[@Vikinggirl1679]

Great song great reaction! It gets me whenever I hear it. He personally knew about the ghetto. Grew up dirt poor. Half the time he didn't even have a pair of shoes to wear. He grew up around many people of color and loved to go listen to the music of the black churches his mother brought him to. He hated racism and when his backup singers of color were told to stay home. Elvis said no way. He'd stay home too. Try watching his Aloha from Hawaii concert from 1973. It was the first concert televised by satellite 📡 a big deal then. Over 1 billion, yes billion people watched it on tv. American Trilogy, You Gave Me A Mountain, My Way, all the songs were great. Some say not only his best concert but the best concert of all time!

[@dubzer0649]

Yes this def touched me can lie Elvis was different 🐐 Wow 1 billion that’s crazy

[@davidmerlin6787]

Elvis was born in the getto

[@dubzer0649]

Wow didn’t know that

[@vanlifeson6773]

I was a skinny blond white kid when I lived in the ghetto outside DC. I was unaware when we moved there but I learned to love the ones who hurt me and that's what Elvis pulls out of my heart every time.

[@debbers]

The more things change, the more things stay the same! Thank you for your reaction!

[@maxinea3294]

He lived in the ghetto as a child.

[@Daniel-ss2fo]

Elvis presley actually won a gospel award for In the ghetto

[@thickasabrick2293]

Elvis lived in tupelo Mississippi and in his teens he lived in the poor neiborhoods of north memphis. He fell in love with music because of the predominantly black choirs at the churches he attended as a kid. He got a 12 dollar guitar for his 11th birthday and the rest is history

[@dubzer0649]

Wow that’s amazing, to think it started with a 12 dollar guitar too. That’s cool

[@annettethompson950]

South Memphis is where they settled after moving from sugar ditch

[@Kimberly-oo9dv]

This song was personal to Elvis; he actually went to the President to seek change. He caught mass flack over this song, they did not want him to release it. What is sad is this song is 50 years old and is just as relevant today as it was then. I was 7 when I heard it, the lyrics "As the world turns" set with me and I have never been able to just let the world turn. We are our brothers' keepers.

[@delonhinrichs3974]

Listen to (if I can dream) a tribute to MLK after MLK was murdered. Elvis cried and was very upset that MLK was murdered

[@dubzer0649]

Ok I’ll def have to give that a listen

[@deederagambrell6090]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Elvis fans don't really care what a hateful uniformed racist TROLLER like you thinks about Elvis. So why don't you go and watch other reactions and talk about something that you are more educated about. He respected MLK and what he stood for, and by not attending his funeral doesn't mean anything!!! LOTS of famous people admire other famous people, but they don't necessarily have to attend their funeral to prove a point. It's such a lame argument. You must be a very bitter and shallow person. You pretend to be such a big MLK supporter, but you sir are the one who is not walking the walk because MLK preached on peace and love which are two things you could use a little more of in your heart.

[@ccookie7913]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Hey bitter troll, as others have said, Elvis did not attend MLK's funeral out of respect for MLK because it would've created a distraction and a circus & detracted attn from MLK. You're the fool, get help with your anger issues.

[@TexasMagnolia]

Two very powerful songs that are a must where Elvis “bleeds” passion: If I Can Dream (tribute to MLK) American Trilogy

[@dubzer0649]

Def have those coming

[@rodb9275]

Elvis is a legend, of course. Absolute legend. He died when I was relatively young, and I really wasn't into him. As a man in my 50's now, though? I appreciate him so much. He is amazing. It is definitely worth your time to check out more of his stuff.

[@sugamama4049]

Absolutely! And the more you listen to him, the more you realize the amount of talent he had compared to singers of today. He set a bar so high for himself that, sadly, was beyond anyone’s reach when it came to his personal life.

[@dubzer0649]

Def more Elvis to come

[@dubzer0649]

Gonna react to another this coming week lots more to come Forsure

[@michaelfarmer9472]

I am about your same age. My Mom was a huge Elvis fan. I can remember the 3 saddest days of her life were when Elvis died in 1977, when Granddaddy (her Dad) died in 1994, and when my Stepdaddy (her husband of 20 years of a good, strong, happy marriage) died in 1997. I've been into Elvis music all my life, and took Mom to Graceland the one time she went. I knew he was a humble and caring person...but I'm just finding out how much so.

[@yourdaywillcome5694]

Man them sisters in the background they sound like heaven when they sing the sisters just icing the cake when they got to be singers for Elvis

[@katkumen]

Elvis was born 1935 and grew up poor during the depression. He grew up in a black neighborhood and went to and sang gospels in the black church.

[@CarlosGarcia-vd2xh]

If you want to hear another "deep" song Elvis sang, look for "Elvis Presley - If I Can Dream ('68 Comeback Special 50th Anniversary HD Remaster) (Official Video)". I'd love to hear you do a reaction video to it. Thanks for this one, great job! Keep it up!

[@dubzer0649]

Ok I’ll def do that stay tuned. Also thanks for watching this one

[@suzannelacy8093]

Elvis did not write any songs but he refused to back off singing this and his interpretation of " In The Ghetto " is brilliant . The first to stand up to Racism in America was Frank Sinatra with Sammy Davis Jr .

[@fallingup6256]

Literally the first time hearing Elvis except hound dog. Might need to look more into him! Wow! 🤯

[@L0C0vision]

Also check out Mac Davis while you go down the Elvis rabbit hole. Mac Davis was famous for "Oh Lord, It's Hard to be Humble" and " Happiness Is Lubbock Texas in my Rear View Window," but he wrote lots of songs for Elvis under his birth name, Scott Davis. Most notably, Mac wrote "Memories," "A Little Less Conversation," and Don't Cry Daddy" for Elvis to record in addition to "In the Ghetto."

[@dubzer0649]

Yea me too

[@dubzer0649]

Def will check it out as well thanks for this information

[@RJsStudio131]

@@L0C0vision he also wrote “Clean up your own backyard”. And another great hit of his was “Baby Don’t Get Hooked in Me”. Great writer and singer

[@L0C0vision]

@@RJsStudio131 I love them all!!! He was my first musical crush. Dream Me Home, Poor Boy Boogie, Memories, Friend Lover Woman Wife, One Hell of a Woman, Naughty Girl, Half and Half. I love them all.

[@carlah1021]

Elvis loved everyone. He was soooo special! I grew up with him and remembered when he died. I miss him. He was so special.

[@dubzer0649]

He was the goat 🐐

[@MrYy3]

Mac Davis was one of Elvis Presley's most-important songwriters. He wrote several million-sellers for Elvis including the politically significant number one 'In The Ghetto', 'Don't Cry Daddy' - as well as the song that restarted Elvis' new renaissance, 'A Little Less Conversation.

[@artmanjohn2]

I'm so glad you younger folks are out there doing these reaction videos, it exposes you and your listeners to worlds of wonderful music and performers that you might of never had the pleasure to know and hear. So, love you guys doing these reaction videos, I get a kick out of watching all the peoples awe and amazement watching what came before them. Priceless!

[@dubzer0649]

Yes def love doing these vids, I didn’t realize how much good music I was missing out in

[@reneebush2399]

I would love to see you react to Elvis and the black community. I love how you made a connection to Man in Black too. Elvis and Johnny Cash both started their careers at SUN Records. Both were born into Poverty which heavily influenced their careers and actions. They were good friends too.

[@dubzer0649]

Got it coming possibly today

[@reneebush2399]

@@dubzer0649 I’m so excited to hear that!! Don’t feel like you have to rush too much. We know you value quality over quantity. That’s why we’re happy to be subscribers!!

[@christinebmorel5853]

The GOAT,was born in the ghetto and dirt poor.god bless you, young man, and Thanks for sharing.❤ Elvis,💯🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@stevedahlberg8680]

It breaks my heart that just song should be still so relevant today. It shouldn't be.

[@DianaJG8]

Elvis was born on the "wrong side" of the tracks in a "shotgun house" in Tupelo, Mississippi. He was a rwin - his brother not surviving too many hours past birth. As the saying goes, his family didn't have "a pot to piss in or a window to throw it out of." He did A LOT for the black community during his whole life and hired many black folks, then caught Hell for it, but it never stopped him and God made sure he prospered!

[@dubzer0649]

Elvis is an amazing man

[@DianaJG8]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 - He hired people for road crew, to work at Graceland, musicians, etc., all at a time when it WASN'T received too well. BTW, just WHO do you think YOU are? WHY am I supposed to school you? Are you that "special" or that LAZY? I don't owe you jack!

[@laurablassberg8559]

Liked it. First time hearing it

[@dubzer0649]

Glsd you liked it I don’t like when it’s NFL lol 😂

[@laurablassberg8559]

@@dubzer0649 lol

[@rustykeating8785]

You need to hear his tribute song to MLK and Bobby Kennedy (If I can Dream)

[@ghostnspectors9300]

If I can Dream, Walk A Mile In My Shoes, In The Ghetto, Change of Habit, Clean Up Your Own Backyard - Elvis was NOT a protest singer - but he DID make his statements, but people didn't care to listen.

[@dubzer0649]

I Def respect Elvis

[@hillsboroughguy]

This song was done in 1969 and Elvis put himself out there doing a song like this especially back then but he wanted to send a message. Listen to If I can Dream which was done in 1968 and his tribute to MLK. You should also watch Elvis and the Black Community which says it all about what a great guy Elvis was.

[@dubzer0649]

Amazing song

[@stevechrist8622]

Great reaction as was said in a lot of comments below elvis grew up very poor and and also sang in the choir in a black church while in high school so he knew all about the ghetto. recommend reacting to (1968 COMEBACK SPECIAL "IF I CAN DREAM" in the white suit very dramatic regarding martin l king assination powerful song. Also (ELVIS AND THE BLACK COMMUNITY THAT ECHO WILL NEVER DIE)

[@dubzer0649]

Yea super cool didn’t know he was so involved in the community but it def gives you a different perspective I’ll def check out that special thanks for suggesting that and thanks for watching

[@depper]

Subscribed!! Loved your reaction. We can and will live in peace. It was Elvis' way and the way of other great thinkers and creative types of the day. Elvis was very much a part of the black community, active member of white and black ghettos and projects and churches during segregation and the Great Depression. His perspective was truly unique. FEW that poor made it that far. And he was humble and generous and never forgot his roots. He wanted to help others, AND HE MEANT IT.

[@dubzer0649]

Thanks for being here, didn’t know Elvis was so involved in the community really love that. Love his humbleness

[@mikmaqwoman]

If I Can Dream - Elvis does this amazingly

[@yourdaywillcome5694]

Man them sisters gives me cold chills bad it's so beautiful the way they sing

[@ericasmom04]

My favorite Elvis song!!

[@dubzer0649]

I’m glad you enjoy

[@LindaDixon-gz7fz]

Elvis grew up in the Ghetto went to a almost all Black school. his daddy was in prison on and off.

[@chuckc7594]

I like your reaction to Elvis,, I will check out the rest of your reactions as well,, but I hope we see more Elvis reactions. That being said, If you like this song you will surely like “ If I Can Dream“. Please check it out. Oh,, I liked and subscribed.

[@dubzer0649]

If I can dream is already recorded and set to drop tomorrow afternoon. Would of dropped it today but today is women Wednesday where I showcase strong women bands and artist

[@melliehobson8299]

He got it. He understood. "If I Can Dream" and "That's Alright Mama!"

[@thewildgoose1979]

Daddy Dont Cry by Elvis

[@Seanryan2001]

'In The Ghetto' and 'If I Can Dream' are probably the most important songs Elvis ever recorded and still have the same impact on society today. To think his manager Colonel Parker didn't want Elvis to record either of these songs but thankfully, Elvis overruled his manager.

[@zackattack3867]

I have watched SOOOOOOOO many peopel react to this same song, and ALL of them have said the same thing. Which lets you know how legendary Elvis is with the messages in his songs.

[@MaryLou913]

They maligned this man saying Elvis didn’t mess with Black folks but he grew up amongst us and loved us and was teased for it. I love this song. It’s touching. ❤

[@jessicalovins4752]

I’m so happy that he is still making a difference!

[@dcrebel8316]

Great reaction to a song that is still so relevant, several decades later

[@Guide1089]

Elvis sang at a black church as a youth. He always kept a love for southern old-time gospel music.

[@fgevergizian]

yeah this song still makes m cry. I'm from Chicago too and growing up there with 6 people in a 1 bedroom apartment my mom was pretty much a single mom with 4 kids. My dad was working 2 jobs and going to school we never saw him. I'm just thanking God we didn't go down that path. I still love Chicago though, it was a good life even though we were broke. we were together.

[@marklavely3441]

Please, you must listen to Elvis sing If I Can Dream. His tribute to Martin Luther King. You won't be disappointed!

[@dubzer0649]

Ok will do lots more Elvis to come

[@carytakagawa2760]

@@dubzer0649 Agree that If I Can Dream is a must song if you are looking for deep songs that are still relevant today. Try the white suit version from the 1968 Comeback Special as Elvis really puts his passion and soul into that performance.

[@Ben4music]

Thanks for this great reaction! Please do more ELVIS reactions!

[@imajinallthepurple]

This song is older than me (not by much though 🤦‍♀️) but it still gives me chills every time. It's both sad and infuriating that it's still so relevant today.

[@dubzer0649]

Thanks for watching my friend

[@melanieleblanc4562]

Elvis was very involved in the black community. There's a video that others have reacted to that covers this. Elvis knows about growing up poor because he did. Dirt floor poor.

[@dubzer0649]

Man I had no idea he was involved like this. Mad respect for him

[@patl4416]

Mac Davis wrote this song

[@valerie1736]

You might like to listen to If I Can Dream from the 68 come back special, the one when he is wearing the white suit. Elvis was deep you're right, he also had a good sense of humor. He was very good to his fans and people in general. He was before my time also but I have really enjoyed learning about the man.

[@dubzer0649]

Ok I’ll def have to see what that’s about. You got me interested

[@susandimauro4531]

Always had and ALWAYS will be my favorite song😢

[@terryfirestone6342]

Elvis loved all people. He sang of injustice. He sang this and If I Can Dream against the advice of his people. He didn't care. Watch Elvis and the Black Community parts 1 and 2.

[@dubzer0649]

I’ll def have to check out part 2

[@dubzer0649]

Thanks for letting me know about it

[@theresamelton7086]

ELVIS HAD GREAT backup singers and look what color they are. He saw no color, He loved gospel songs as Mississippi community revolved around going to church. He was & still pulls my heart strings. Elvis has so many black friends and he went to their churches and sung and played with them as children. Nothing racist about this wonderful man.

[@dubzer0649]

Elvis was the goat 🐐 May he RIP

[@ianraymondback]

Wait till you see if I can dream, you don't know what you've set yourself up for but you'll love the ride

[@dubzer0649]

Can’t wait to do that one stay tuned