FIRST TIME REACTING TO | Elvis Presley - The King of kindness.

[@JMAN72727]

Without doubt one of the greatest human beings to ever walk the planet ❤

[@karenminyard517]

He was a one in a Million!! Never be another one like him......such humanity!

[@margarettaylor8107]

I was at my vet's office when a man and woman came in with an injured dog.The vet would not help without getting payment.The couple had no money and were leaving.I told them I would pay the vet. I am not wealthy but I paid $300 to save the dog's life.

[@nancy9891]

0.6 % vaccination rate to 80 % is remarkable. Many of us walk because of his influence. I’m 70 years old and remember that

[@mimi-422]

I can't belive it took you this long to watch this,Nobody nowadays does what Elvis did to help humanity, Noaday its all about me,me,me and pure greed! One of the many reasons Elvis will always be the King!❤👑👑👑👑👑❤️

[@rong805]

Until the day he died, he addressed people he came across as sir or ma'am. If you were introduced to Elvis he would say, "Hi, I'm Elvis Presley' and would reach out to shake your hand. A true gentleman who knew his effect on the world, but really tried to underplay it, and sometimes seemed to find it hard that people would remember him after he was gone.

[@joanmatthews2570]

Elvis was a kind human being and grew up in poverty. He gave so much to so many people who had little.

[@gbbryangad]

I mean, the man LEGIT saved so many lives… just by getting the vaccine publicly. That’s insane. I don’t think he ever really realized how many people he touched and how deeply he affected peoples lives. ❤ love my Elvis.

[@margarettaylor8107]

The US government credits Elvis with ending the polio epidemic..he was that popular.Nobody else on earth has ever done this just by his influence.

[@yambo59]

RIP ELVIS.

[@chrisrhodes8083]

Elvis' cousin Billy Smith on his Elvis Fans Matter KZbin channel, shared an incredible story of his abundant generosity to a complete stranger. One day the two were riding in Elvis' limousine when they passed an old black gentleman and his wife who were trying to push their truck full of wood that had broken down. Seeing people in need, he stopped and leaned behind them to offer help. Elvis, who had not been recognized by the couple, offered to push the truck with his limousine. But it didn't quite work out, so he went out and offered the old man a ride, who was warmly received. He then took it to the Oakley Ford car dealership in Memphis. Billy recalled, “He bought this guy a new truck and I thought that old man was going to faint. I couldn't believe it!” As he signed the papers for the truck, the car salesman said, "Mr. Presley, is there anything else?" and then that old man realized who had been so nice to him. But the generosity didn't end there. Elvis told the old man to drive his new truck to his old truck, where he would meet him there. He and Billy then helped him move the wood from the old truck to the new one. The dazed old man said, "Mr. Presley, I don't know how to thank you. Do you want that old truck?" Elvis replied, "No, but you could get something for it." Then he said, "Well, okay. I can not believe this! I hope I don't get so excited that I wreck my new truck! To which Elvis said: "Now be careful, don't do that!" However, this was not the end of the story. Elvis then turned to the old man and gave him $500 in cash and said, "This will help you too." He replied, "Thank you very much Mr. Presley! Lord bless you! ” Billy added that as they walked away, he saw the old man standing there and was still shaking in disbelief at what he had just gone through.

[@JoAnnKlingaman-iu4lm]

I also have heard this wonderful story. Love & miss Elvis !

[@Elvista]

There a numerous such stories.... mostly done anonymously and without the knowledge of everyone.

[@LM-hb6yn]

This video barely scratched the surface of Elvis' giving. It only covered the giving that was caught by the cameras. Elvis gave and helped many people without anyone knowing.

[@judyzeller3921]

A memory that really stuck with me was the amount of thank you letters that are shown at Graceland, just endless amounts of letters from organizations, communities & private citizens, thanking Elvis for his generosity. He never did it for publicity. He did it privately, not wanting any publicity. It was overwhelming to see how much he gave.

[@Elvista]

Exactly. Elvis Presley was a better person than all the haters and naysayers combined ✌🏼💯⚡❤️

[@cindyphifer970]

200 Cadillacs is another great documentary about Elvis

[@carolhayar3037]

Elvis' Aloha from Hawaii concert was for charity -- it was for the Kui Lee Cancer fund - the goal was to raise $25,000 & it raised $75,000 ($523,759 in today's money). Elvis purchased his own ticket for $1,000 & did not make any money from the concert - it all went to the cancer fund.

[@cherylegillingwater2617]

Elvis is BEYOND AMAZING! NOT ENOUGH WORDS TO DESCRIBE HIM!

[@ChefBarb58]

SO CORRECT ON THE 75,OOO NOT 50,000 AND THE ONE FOR ST JUDES SOLD FOR 75,000 ALSO. ❤

[@carolhayar3037]

@@ChefBarb58 No, not $50,000, $25,000.

[@marygammons3323]

Elvis gave away alot check out 200 Cadillacs. This is why we love Elvis he was a great human. From a third generation Elvis fan thank you for taking time to know who Elvis really was and for keeping him alive.

[@michellejackson6679]

His persona was so huge.. but his heart was so amazing... and he did so much for everyone that he could.. ppl don't realize why when this man died he pretty much had nothing... because he GAVE

[@mikem957]

Elvis was the most giving person that ever lived. He was always helping black people during a racist time in America. Donated to the SCLC Southern Christian Leadership Conference founded by MLK.

[@dhornjr1]

He sure did. He and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. each had the other's telephone number, and they would talk from time to time. Dr. King would call Elvis when he needed some money for the cause.

[@DarkSkies72]

You have to watch the short documentary here on KZbin called “Elvis Presley - 200 Cadillacs” it’s really great to see. There will never be another like him. 👑

[@janealdworth4341]

re the pizza, thats the moment you know you did something right raising your kids. i was a single mom and i loved those moments

[@CVTECK1]

Jane it's a moment that just stays with me.

[@cindyphifer970]

Elvis always the best, beautiful generous soul. Happy New Year

[@Bonita..186]

Thank you ...Nice video...Love your shirt 😍...I wish more people knew how generous he was...I read an article yesterday that Dionne Warwick met Elvis before a concert..He said on stage anyone that brought her record they would get a signed picture of him.. She said it was her best record sold... She said he truly helped her..He really was genuinely kind, humble....What a man❤

[@michellejackson6679]

Simple Kindness... It's 1/1/2024... let's all give back and give love to all of humanity.... We have to do these kinda things for each other. Pls

[@annieleouzon6598]

ELVIS liked Jackie Wilson ,a lot, not only as , a friend, but He had lots of respect and admiration for him as a singer and entertainer..When J.W. career didn t go so well, even though he was a great singer, he got sick and couldn t pay his hospital bills, ELVIS paid for everything, including his funerals..I just heard the story by J.W. s son in an interview. However,ELVIS, never mentioned it while HE was alive.

[@judyzeller3921]

I just saw a video about this. Jackie Wilson died 8 years after Elvis did. But Elvis had written in his will that Wilson should be cared for until his death which was fulfilled.

[@annieleouzon6598]

@@judyzeller3921 What s your point ?????, Jackie Wilson s son just told us how generous ELVIS was, toward his father., that s all. He didn t say when , where. or how,who cares, it HAPPENED, THAT S ALL...WTF....

[@JoAnnKlingaman-iu4lm]

Annieleouzon6598.....Very Rude comment !!!

[@annieleouzon6598]

@@JoAnnKlingaman-iu4lm WTF.....WTF.....WTF....WTF.....

[@JoAnnKlingaman-iu4lm]

Annie... If you think your cute or funny, believe me your NOT !!!

[@darrenkoglin3423]

I noticed elvis been Christian even donated $10,000 to a jewish fund elvis didn't segregate he didnt act like the majority all he saw that we are all Gods children,the $75,000 he raised for the largest viewed show concert of all time is equvelant to over $500,000 into todays currency he truly was a generous man just as all true Christians should be regardless of color or creed

[@judyzeller3921]

According to his genealogy, he had a great-great-grandmother who was Jewish. There is a Jewish star on his mother Gladys' original gravestone that sits in Graceland. The star on one corner, the cross on the other. He was also part American Indian 3 or 4 generations back on both sides. He had black neighbors as a kid who brought his family food & clothes during the roughest times & he never forgot that. So he was mixed race himself & truly color-blind. Just think of the world we'd have if we were all like Elvis.

[@michellejackson6679]

Just give everyone a SMILE... perfection

[@SierraJim]

when Elvis performed for a charity concert, even 'he' would buy a ticket to the concert

[@kerrythomas6220]

Elvis’s only Grammy was for his Gospel music. Check out “Take My Hand Precious Lord”, one of his best ever!

[@kerrythomas6220]

By the way, I only listen to Elvis and Angelina Jordan. Her covers of his songs are the only ones I can stand listening to. And she sings them in his key. She actually sings Love Me Tender better than he does, I think she’s 12 at the time!

[@medic6421]

I love that you are exploring all of the man Elvis...there will never be another Elvis! I truly miss this man. Keep learning because all of this makes him the King. I wish God could bring him back....

[@Griergirl87]

Elvis was an empath all the way! I am 56 years old now , but I can’t even remember when he drifted into my life. He had always just been there. I am an empath myself, and til this day I believe God put him in my life for a reason. I still cry when I see him sing in concert. He would also spit nails if he knew that you had to have a checking account of a Rockefeller just to be able to see an exhibition on his property. Not to mention the prices of one of those “guest houses “.

[@JoAnnKlingaman-iu4lm]

Amen !!!

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

That's Priscilla crap! He would have hated that!

[@philipkoen5811]

Cv, really like your reactions....you really understand Elvis‼️ Glad more and more about his person gets known! He cured polio👍 Elvis gave.... whatever people wanted Thank you People who give, mostly don't have lots of reserves at the bank.....rich/wealthy men don't share...there is a reason why they are rich. Best wishes for a healthy and blessed 2024

[@SuspiciousMinds65]

Look up the Sonny West video about Elvis and the electric wheelchair for the black lady without legs

[@egonenedit9444]

Elvis il migliore il più grande in assoluto. The best the greatest all of the time Forever 🔝👑⚡❤️

[@rawschri]

The Denise Sanchez meeting ( April 19th 1972 ), had a twist, a couple in California read about Elvis's meeting her and he actually name checked her in the concert. They got her address from the telephone book, and then paid for her and her mother to fly to Vegas, to see Elvis again at the start of his Summer season. They covered flights, tickets and the hotel costs .... she passed away on 26th August 1972, in her home town of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Denise's father, US Army Private 1st Class, Pete Sanchez had died at the age of 25 in 1968, her mother, Trudi, passed away from Cancer aged just 53 in 1998 ....

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Omg! 😢

[@stephenmilburn7622]

According to Forbes magazine a few years ago Elvis was the only celebrity to give 100% of the money made from a charity concert to the charity. He paid for the building and everyone involved in his with his tour to work the day of the concert. 100%

[@t.m.5969]

You're raising a beautiful human being, and you are a beautiful human being!

[@22mdh6]

Please listen to Mary in the Morning, Elvis's voice is stunning as always. Perfection.

[@VickyDizon-zc2vw]

I am 64 years old ,I was 10 when I saw Elvis on tv in my country the Philippines, Such a great singer,humble a person who loves Jesus,

[@bluesky-rb8fn]

He always gave!! He bought his cook a couple of cars, a new home! Jewelry just always giving!!!and he was no racist!! All evil rumors!! Another way to divide us!!! Stop the hate!!!❤❤☝️💥🙏🛸🛸👽👽🫶🏾🫶🏾🌈🌈

[@willgaines5651]

Beautiful reaction

[@dulceseco4191]

Elvis had a golden heart ❤💛

[@marybrant9586]

He actually got inoculated...which created the immunization

[@sudeshkrishnan4564]

About the part where a lady responds to Elvis kissing little Denise Sanchez - the lady is actually Denise’s mother. Denise had desperately wanted to see Elvis’s show when he came to their town. On the day, her mother had helped Denise - now using a cane - walk up to see Elvis backstage. This meeting before the show was a bonus. Timing was not ideal - Elvis, like many stars tense before a show, generally preferred meetings after the show,.In this case, logistics meant, they could only meet when Elvis was about to go on stage. Anyway Denise, whilst bursting with joy to talk to Elvis, was embarrassed she had little hair left. But Elvis, empathic soul that he was, cared not about that, He gave her words and time. And when he kissed Denise, it was the icing on the cake for her mother. You even hear her ask Denise adoringly, “Are you happy now?!” The full video of this outtake is called ‘8-year-old Denise Sanchez with Elvis Presley’

[@kellyrobtoy7399]

Elvis was overly generous from the very beginning. He had wanted a bike for years and when he finally got one for his birthday (?), he gave it away (!!!) on the first day to a child even less fortunate than himself. ❤

[@maggiegroves1916]

There will never be another human being with such an enormous giving heart that why we love you and never forget you. From south africa ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@medic6421]

So sweet, know that you are raising your son right!

[@CVTECK1]

Thank you!

[@marion_R]

You got a beautiful son! Speaks for his parents!☀️ All the best for everyone in 2024!💚 Great reaction!

[@CVTECK1]

Marion thank you for the kind words and Happy new Year

[@yambo59]

For whatever personal issues he had, Elvis was a religious sympathetic and caring person - he never forgot where he came from as a poor resident of Tupelo Mississippi and he routinely did good deeds and supported worthy charitable causes without taking a tax write off, name anyone famous today who does these kind of things - there may be a small handful but not many. He worked with star Danny Thomas to raise money for march of dimes among others. He often gave away homes cars and rings sometimes valued in the tens of thousands of dollars, the stories are endless.

[@julialesleysheppard]

Elvis was the same. He just wanted to make people happy your son is your legacy and he’s already proved he’s also made of the right stuff🇿🇦🕺💕🕺

[@NancyWilkinson-cq5pl]

CV ! You would enjoy the documentary called in Elvis own words. It's not by a third party but by Elvis talking about it cost nothing to be kind and how he always wanted to be a football player and much more. And you are so right a smile cost nothing and I love how compassionate and kind you are. Hate is always going to be in this world but love always wins❤

[@patriciaramsay5001]

He was an amazing man, I love him.❤

[@sharonporter7132]

I like what your son did with the pizza. Be proud. I agree with you, love and kindness ARE more important than wealth. That's why I, like you, don't regret being born into poverty. I learned to appreciate other people's situation and share. God bless.

[@CVTECK1]

Sharon i understand what you mean...when my son was 2 years old i send him to my poor country for 3 mouths and in my opinions that did something to him even tho he was young.

[@courtneynairn508]

You should check out 200 Cadillacs. Elvis would buy people Cadillacs. Even people he didn't even know. You should hear the stories from the people themselves. He bought cars, houses, jewelry, the list goes on and on.

[@JamesJohnson-ig6of]

"AWESOME STORY, BRO!"

[@bigbarry0946]

I love your reactions to Elvis they are real and you can tell his music affects you the way it does him fans thank you Happy New Year 💙❤💯🙏🎉

[@DennisGraham-ru6en]

God Bless Your Son, He Had Set Up The Greatest Blessing For The Homeless Man , PERIOD!!!!!! God Bless Your Family,, It's A Lesson For All Of Us On How. To Act, Demonstrate, The Love Of Christ, After All Jesus Took Two Loafs And Three Fish To Feed Over 5,000 People, I Might Be Wrong On The Fish And Loaf's, Cathy Westmoreland And Others Had Said That She Wished That The World Was Full Of Elvis's.

[@cherylegillingwater2617]

ELVIS! A PURE GIFE FROM GOD!

[@rhondadavis1897]

What a beautiful story about your son! That's a "Proud Parent Moment". Loved your reaction! There is also a longer show about Elvis' kindness called "200 Cadillacs". Also if you ever get the chance you should look up the story of Elvis and Gary Pepper. Gary Pepper was the man you saw in the wheelchair during this segment.

[@hansandersson1125]

Be proud of your son, and yourself the way you brought him up. Piece

[@mariakawiti4508]

Looking forward to your reaction...

[@CVTECK1]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@SuspiciousMinds65]

There was so much to Elvis you really need to take the deep dive

[@frankhuggins9856]

If he was at a car lot there was someone just walking around the car lot he said them what car that they are going to buy they told him that they did not have the money for a car so he paid for it and gave them a brand new car for free

[@JoAnnKlingaman-iu4lm]

Always love this documentary 😍 One of my favorite, is the "little blind girl" who Elvis noticed at his concert & brought her up on the stage. He hugged her & put his red scarf around her neck and told her that he would help her anyway he could. Thank you for your story & kindness. God's Glory to you & your family for a New Year 🎉

[@judyzeller3921]

I read that he paid for the surgery that gave her back her sight.

[@JoAnnKlingaman-iu4lm]

Judy... Would not surprise me, for that is who Elvis was. Would be interesting if there was any follow up on her story ...

[@judyzeller3921]

@@JoAnnKlingaman-iu4lm I agree. Would love to have more info on that.

[@patriciaferrini-xt1ry]

The first time I saw Elvis Presley were in his Aloha from Hawaï in 1973. I am in Switzerland.

[@elizabethpandja-cf3hk]

Kindness costs nothing and it goes a long way 🙏❤

[@robertnervi57]

You r great! I,too,believe in giving a smile,a hug,a dollar,watever ican❤️❤️❤️

[@CVTECK1]

Love that!

[@mimi-422]

The rehearsal for that concert was open to the public and Elvis asked to give what you could afford, othwise free,just at the rehearsal he announced they had already raised 75 thosand,Pretty sure there is a pt 2!

[@dianekolb3703]

Elvis was so famous and at the same time so generous and humble! An incredible human being! That was definitely a proud papa moment! You raised him right! Love your reactions! Happy New Year to you and your family! Keep digging into Elvis! Ty 😊

[@brucecoleman8929]

Hey CV , looking forward to your reactions. If this is the Video l requested, this really blew my mind & loved Elvis's smirk of defiance at the end as he chose his fans over Col Parker live via the very first satellite concert, shown to over a billion adoring fans all over the world. He really made a huge statement this night and was in top form and give every song and fan his soul..

[@robertnervi57]

I love your videos,so much!!! I was raised poor,and I'm not rich, But, I always try to give and to help however I can. I love to give people wen they least expect it. If I had more,I would give more. This is so inspirational and you r wonderful! This is great!!!

[@robbansa]

This reaction made me smile.😊

[@MikeTX5764]

I have never seen this. Thank you for this CV. You are truly bringing out the good in Elvis. Thank you and you are blessed. Please react to Polk Salad Annie from That’s the Way It Is.

[@billbox1916]

Great story about your 7 year old, loved it. This video was amazing. Thank you.

[@christina5413]

Also look up ELVIS AND THE BLIND GIRL… little girl he lifted a little girl on stage he released she was blind he paid for her surgery got her the best specialist and she got her sight back 💎🙏🏼

[@lisadee.]

CV I totally dig your intro comments and the entirety of your inspirational words throughout this vid. You should be a very proud Papa; kids learn what they see and feel, not just idle words.❤ I believe your Legacy is and will be love. That's what I see and feel through the screen😊👍🙏✔💯 Be safe out there.

[@christina5413]

Ppl were so cruel to him in the later years because of his appearance he stopped leaving his home he was not fat he had many serious medical issues including a twisted colon which his daughter also had and that is what killed her last year. He was swollen not fat and also in extreme pain so he was jacked up on pain killers so he could perform. He was introduced to uppers and downers when he was in the army it was very common to be prescribed uppers to keep soldiers awake overnight and downers to sleep these were prescribed to everyone because no one knew the dangerous of addiction but they would be given to house wives to keep up with children and house work PRESIDENT KENNEDY was also prescribed the same things. Being an Elvis fan I thank you for actually doing your research and not just bashing him like some ppl do and also did to Whitney Houston. These are people and have the same flaws as u and I ……..

[@edwardvelez2926]

Great story 👏 u talk about ur son n family. Thats AWESOME 👌 n THANK U FOR DIGGING ELVIS! 😊

[@billbrosey5909]

What a heart warming reaction! God bless.

[@chrisrhodes8083]

CV man it tickles my heart to see you continue to lean more about Elvis and him for who he really was and his kind generous nature! He was really humble! You’re a good man yourself and it shows!!

[@ruthsimon7035]

Beautiful Story! ELVIS was such a sweet, humble and generous man! I love him so much! ❤Thank you for this wonderful reaction!

[@patriciacamperevitts5880]

Elvis - world's most beautiful human. Inside and out.

[@debramason4055]

I will love Elvis forever and always ❤️🥰❤️🙏🏻😇

[@ETIGO100]

Beautiful story about your son

[@dorisbrown5528]

You are a real fine human being. May God Bless You and the wonderful son you mentioned.

[@BoxerRick]

God bless you, Brother. I had to sub after this. I grew up dirt poor too. Getting made fun of. But I never let it make me a mean or bitter dude. I had a good childhood and had plenty of poor ass friends in the same boat as us. 😂😂😂😂 Now that im an old man and got my own business I still love to see a dude make it off the bottom and do it with a smile and keep that love. Made me smile on a cold ass day. Thanks

[@dianaarriola6405]

I appreciate that you spokento the amounts he donated and what that would equate to in today's economy. It is something that particularly the younger generations find hard to imagine because they are only familiar with the current values of money. I like to point out that in the 1970s an Elvis fan could enjoy his concert at the Hilton International Hotel in Las Vegas for $12.50. Oh and that was a dinner ahow that included a steak and lobster dinner! Been to see anyone in concert in Vegas lately? Most single drinks in Vegas cost more than $12.50 now.

[@carolyn_sm7182]

There will never be another like Elvis, he had a heart of gold and he opened his heart to anyone he could. Sounds like you have a beautiful heart as well.. Thank You for paying it forward.

[@samanthastjohn124]

Recommendation: 68 comeback special bloopers and Elvis funny moments show Elvis' funny side too. He liked to joke around and wasn't afraid to be goofy. Which makes him even more lovable if that's possible.

[@SD-mw1hz]

Your son is lucky, he has a Great father who sets the example of love and charity for him to follow. You are so right about just smiling and speaking to our fellow humans, share love, share positivity, compliment someone. i recently went to the supermarket in the evening and this couple in their late 40's were getting out of the car, the gentleman went around and opened her door, the two were walking in front of me holding hands and I told them "You are such a good example of love and what it means to show love, the young people will learn from you", they both stood taller, broke out in big smiles and I could see how much it meant to them to hear that but it meant more to me just seeing that real love in public. Our society has lost its ability to show civility and good manners in public. Our children in our communitites need to see us set the examples, they learn by watching us. So go out there and show others how to live happy.

[@terrygarcia897]

I dig your story. 10 years ago I was eating Thanksgiving with family and friends and I stuff myself until I was sick. Then it hit me. I said I made myself sick from eating so much and there's people not eating today. For the last 10 years I feed 2 or 3 homeless people before I eat Thanksgiving. Texas. Stay well and groovy my friend.

[@Jeri_C11]

I understand how you felt sir. We were so poor growing up and my dad died when I was 4 yrs old and so it’s a beautiful thing to do when someone really needs it. It’s hard to figure it out sometimes and we will know who will need it an Happy New Years to you. God bless you ❤❤❤😊

[@tinanoel452]

Anybody that has something bad to say about Elvis, they need to watch this.

[@janinifarris4414]

I absolutely love your story about your SMILE...I will always reme.mber it!!please continue to bewho you are!!

[@cindyphifer970]

Good for your son

[@joanmatthews2570]

React to Elvis and the Black Community part 1 and 2 to know Elvis even better

[@elvis78ale]

Love it ❤

[@terrygarcia897]

Tears rolling down my cheeks. I'm the same way always helping someone even strangers since I was in 4th grade.

[@sharonporter7132]

Thanks for the story about the pizza for you and your son and telling us your background. Makes us know you better and appreciate you more. You are raising your son to be kind.❤❤❤❤

[@lindasmith4171]

He was a Phenom!❤❤

[@Mainegirl79]

What I take away from from this reaction is you put in the the work before your son gave the box of pizza to the homeless man. Glad you appreciated this video and Elvis. I subscribed out of your kindness. I loved Elvis growing up. Great reaction

[@karolakover5298]

Great reaction! 1965 $100,000 = today $955,047.62 1961 $65,000 = today $647,376.00 1964 $55,000.00 = today $561,873.63

[@CHICHI-hi2pn]

I googled it and $65,000 in 1960 would be worth $674,000.00 today.

[@conniegordon2465]

You have a wonderful son.❤

[@terrygarcia897]

Back in the early 70s with 10 dollars we got gas a six pack and a half a lid. Pot. All for 10 dollars. Groovy times. Tx.

[@tulajugder6200]

Thanks your reaction