GEN X Don’s FIRST time REACTION to Elvis Presley - If I Can Dream!

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GEN X Don’s FIRST time REACTION to Elvis Presley - If I Can Dream!
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[@rubyleuty9417]

Elvis was born on Tupelo, MS. He was an America citizen who grew up very poor and lived in the projects. He was influenced mostly by black artists who sang on the streets and speak Easys.

[@leannefinnigan1858]

Elvis was a friend of BB King and this was his tribute to MLK

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

they were not friends, they met a couple of times.

[@lorilashea]

Yes, this song is a dedication to MLK Jr and Bobby Kennedy. MLK Jr was assassinated just 8 miles from Graceland. Both deaths affected him deeply. I grew up in Memphis and was lucky enough to see him in concert in 1973. His kindness was everywhere and he never forgot where he came from and the fans who made him a star. Also, he was called "The King of Rock n Roll" but did not like it and refused to have anyone close to him call him "King". He always said "there is only one King, Jesus Christ".

[@indiandeuce]

MLK was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel in Downtown Memphis. That’s about 10 miles from Graceland.

[@lorilashea]

@@indiandeuce edited to say miles

[@belvagurr403]

Elvis was magical at this time of his life. He was ruined by the people who were supposed to have his best interests.

[@emerald1805]

My cousin Alvis was a few years older than Elvis. Both were fairly uncommon names then, but not unheard of. Yes, that is Vernon’s middle name - Elvis’ father.

[@lesliet6515]

He actually wrote this specifically for Martin Luther King Jr when he was assassinated and they were good friends. HE WAS BORN IN TUPELO MISSISSIPPI AND LOVED GOING TO THE BLACK CHURCHES IN HIS COMMUNITY. THAT'S WHERE HE LEARNED TO SING. Sorry for the caps. Just realized they were on.

[@vickybrackin7483]

Elvis and the Black Community is a MUST watch!!

[@kevinpope1297]

I keep saying and it's not really a long video would be an interesting reaction.

[@marybrant9586]

💯 ❤

[@trishdaniel6196]

PARTS 1 AND 2, UNLESS YOU WATCH THIS, YOU WILL NEVER KNOW THE TRUE STORY OF ELVIS!!!!!

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

how many people make up the black community? give me a number

[@sandramoore]

The dream continues. It didn't end with MLK. It didn't end with Elvis. The dream cannot die because we all need it.

[@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor]

Those early 50s Elvis songs were not silly. They were revolutionary. Without Elvis contribution modern music would not be where it is today.

[@user-zw5sn6fh1m]

Thank you.

[@marybrant9586]

💯

[@tlo3571]

As John Lennon said, “ Before Elvis there was nothing.”

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

how come you are not using the stolen dead mans page? AFRAID OF GOING TO JAIL?

[@Gsjsji_jwjsbs]

Indeed

[@jenniferlessard5798]

Elvis's backup singers were mostly African American women and in the 60's some places did NOT want to allow them inside and Elvis said if they aren't welcome here then I am not performing! My Dad was enamored with Elvis and made me into a HUGE Elvis groupie! I have seen every Elvis movie and the Elvis memorabilia I had was ridiculous. I think I had every article and magazine write up about him even the ones from the crazy ones like Star and National Enquirer. My one prize collectible is my Musical Elvis Whiskey Bottle that is still in the box and full of Whiskey--the seal is still entact! Unfortunately all of my boxes of Elvis articles were in albums and boxed up in my Dad's basement and I lost them all to water damage in 1999 when he had his house fire. But my Whiskey Bottle and the blanket, clothes and stuffed Teddy Bear, thank God, were at my house.

[@llschnitz]

Hats off to the song writer. This song was written for Elvis, specifically for this TV show, just a day before the show.. His manager Tom Parker wanted the show to end with Elvis sitting around a Christmas tree with little children singing Christmas songs. Elvis asked the songwriters for a song about overcoming racism and injustice. His manager wanted him to stay out of any type of controversy or political message. He had to go behind his managers back to get this song done. There is a lot of pain in his voice as he sings it. The red handkerchief around his neck was worn to symbolize the bloodshed that was taking place in Vietnam at the time, and the wounded and dead American soldiers.

[@iancremmins4727]

Elvis didnt get old, he passed away at 42, i remember when i turned 42 and realised how young he was when we lost him

[@mzblue7214]

Yes, so young. 😥

[@KlippityKlop1]

Best singer of all time in my opinion.

[@michellewhite585]

They originally didn't want him to perform this song, he went ahead and done it anyway behind their backs.

[@blackvelvet433]

Elvis was named after his father. Vernon Elvis Presley... Elvis was a very uncommon name. Before Elvis Presley came on to the scene, hardy anyone had ever heard of anyone named Elvis. Elvis continues to be an uncommon name, even today. Elvis had German, Scottish, Irish and French ancestors, and was Cherokee Indian from his mother side ...No one sings like Elvis. He's the greatest of all time ❤

[@reneerocha1796]

Thank you

[@sheripetrey4257]

Not only Martin Luther KING but '"Bbby Kennedy Jr. Awas also assassinated this same year. You can see the tears in his eyes, the stayed strong throughout this song. When he finished the song, he went backstage and totally lost it crying. He wanted to sing this tribute as best he could. I don't know how he held it together like he did. Bless his soul!!!!!!

[@patriciacummins9876]

Agree , he was talented , so much charisma 💫💫💫💫, so handsome , loved his fans and gave all he had to entertain ..So many took advantage of him especially his manager …

[@emerald1805]

My cousin Alvis was a few years older than Elvis. Both were fairly uncommon names then, but not unheard of. Yes, that is Vernon’s Presley’s middle name - Elvis’ father.

[@sukioki6983]

I have never heard of seen that ever! Even his grave doesn't say that. It's Elvis Aaron.

[@gilevin100]

Elvis is the biggest of deals...do you really think any current performer compares?

[@user-vy6nc7yq3z]

Elvis is the most iconic person of the 20th century, he changed music and culture forever. He started, made rock and roll into a genre. He influenced all rock bands after him. His voice, looks, hair, fashion on and off stage, dance moves (Michael Jackson and others used hus moves), charisma, stage presence cannot be matched till this day by any other artists. He sings live awesome. No auto tune, gimmicks or crap they use today. Sings rock, country, r&b, gospel, ballads, pop, rockabilly and contemporary music. He combined country, r&b and gospel and made rock and roll. He opened the door for black artists and many others who wanted to be in the music industry. He was the original O.G. He recorded over 700 songs, made 29 movies, 2 tv specials, all hits, and many firsts in the world. So much more to be said. People need to look him up

[@saintanthony7718]

100% correct ahh let’s make it 200%

[@garyfreeman5719]

You are spot on on your description. I also believe that Elvis never got the credit he deserved for being a producer. Oh the record labels tried to give him producers, but they were put on the sidelines pretty quickly in title only . That was quickly established with Elvis. Elvis was running the show from top to bottom ,start to finish, every little nuance in that band came from Elvis.

[@MiaNonna-xx1xs]

This song alone proves why Elvis will always be the King. No other performer comes close. No one.

[@nathaniman7293]

Yes, Elvis was a ghetto boy. He grew up in the blues neighborhood of Memphis and attended a black church where he got his gospel roots. He was the first white man to use black singers as part of his band. This song is definitely a tribute but keep in mind. Martin Luther King Junior was killed 15 minutes from Graceland, Elvis’s home. You see why this song was perhaps his greatest performance ever!

[@darrenkoglin3423]

The truth he wasn't just elvis elvis he WAS ELVIS the greatest icon up at the top of the tree along with mickey mouse&coca cola,the Gospel production from the same tv special is one OT the greatest set pieces in TV history u guys need to watch&react,there is was& will always be one ELVIS PRESLEY

[@kimberlyruiz824]

You just don’t see or hear Elvis, you feel him ❤ please do more Elvis reactions. You’ll thank me later.

[@mzblue7214]

omg, so true

[@jealousjelly1]

Elvis grew up singing gospel music in mostly black churches and always considered himself a gospel singer first and foremost. The rock 'n roll was just something he did to pay the rent. There's a great video somewhere online showing how he used to corral all his backup singers backstage after a concert and "persuade" them to gather around a piano with him and sing gospel songs, often until daylight.

[@marybrant9586]

Elvis recorded, what 700-800 songs. You haven't heard anything yet. 😊 He is in all 5 music Hall of Fames.

[@Alisha_79]

Elvis grew up literally dirt poor. If you like this song, listen to "In the ghetto". It will give you chills. You could tell he saw that life first hand.

[@samanthalawrence5402]

Not sure if you knew the whole story on this song. Not only was this a tribute to MLK but also JFK and he went behind his managers back and misled the network about what he planned to sing. He was supposed to do a Christmas song but he got together behind their backs with some of the crew and musicians and when the lights came up instead of Christmas songs with the musicians and back up vocalist he told them no one but me on stage for this and then he went on to perform this charged but meaningful song.

[@carolhayar3037]

It was the assassination of Robert Kennedy that Elvis & Steve Binder saw on the TV news that lead to what it lead to.

[@timcarr6401]

You must be getting that info from the fictionalized Elvis movie. It's not true.

[@carolhayar3037]

@@timcarr6401 I know what Parker wanted, I know what Elvis said to Binder, as he poked Binder in the ribs, & going against Parker, I know what the sponsor Singer wanted & didn't want, etc., etc. Now see producer-director Steve Binder's lengthy, detailed video "Gates of Graceland: Secrets of the '68 Special," for the story of how & why it all came together, plus Binder's video interviews, & you can read his book which is basically the story in written form about the culmination of it all. It was Robert Kennedy's assassination 2 mos. after King & Binder & Elvis sitting up until 3 or 4 a.m. discussing the world situation after they saw the TV news in the studio of Robert Kennedy's assassination.

[@cindybednar6997]

It was labeled comeback special because he had been in the Military, then when he came home he was making movies for years. Growing up there were white and black poor people. The children all played together as it should be.

[@donnaqueen8766]

He really started declining in 73 but his last year was the worst, but his voice never failed!!!

[@aletmartins6940]

Elvis was only heavy for the last year of his life (a lot of bloating due to health issues as well). He died in August 1977. It’s difficult to watch his last performance (see Unchained melody) about 6 weeks before he died, but his voice was still magnificent.

[@vickicalder9080]

Elvis was one of the first people to have black singers in his orchestra the sweet inspirations

[@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor]

I consider Elvis Presley the best one to ever do it. Elvis was called the King on stage by a fan and he was recorded as stating that there "IS ONLY ONE KING, Jesus Christ." Elvis was HUMBLE. He was PART OF the engineering of Rock and Roll which CAME FROM Gospel, the Blues and Country music. (the blues were created by blacks and Christian music and Country created by whites) THAT is what causes the confusion, so anyone with an agenda can use the evolution of the Blues and Rock music as "stealing" when it was just music and YOUNG musicians and creative people taking music in a new direction. Elvis was performing Gospel in the 1940s before Little Richard or Chuck Berry ever cut a record and gospel was at the core of Rock and Roll as much as R&B or Country/Rockabilly. So Elvis was a forefather and pioneer of Rock and Roll and he was instrumental in getting black music, the Blues, Gospel music, Jazz and Rockabilly music heard on a grand stage during a period of segregation and racism. Elvis was synergy, he was fusion, he was totally non-racist. In fact he was the opposite of racist. He provided a platform for this music and wanted ALL of America to get a taste of it like he did. He created a whole new style of dance and clothing and hair and the way he performed on a stage was even more unique. When someone tells me Elvis STOLE black music... I reply back NO, he came up WITH THE BLUES and was responsible for fusing it with other genres and that brought a LOT of new faces and wallets to black music that no other artist had ever done. The reason black LEGENDS LIKE BB KING, MUHAMMAD ALI, LITTLE RICHARD, CHUCK BERRY, RANDY JACKSON, JACKIE WILSON liked or loved Elvis was because as BB King said Elvis TRULY MEANT IT. He took the music SERIOUS and shared it with the whole world. "Elvis was a giant and influenced everyone in the business." - Isaac Hayes

[@mzblue7214]

Greatest of ALL time! Sexiest of ALL time too! lol

[@michaelsmith8664]

In case no one else mentions it. Elvis was not dark-haired he actually dyed his hair He's a natural blonde. Look at his childhood pictures and you'll see.

[@timcarr6401]

And he didn't have a natural tan. Look at the movie of his called "Elvis On Tour" from 1972 and there are times in which he looks quite pale.

[@kayhoward8723]

He also had beautiful blue eyes

[@tom56ism]

Guys it was a tribute to MLK but also a plea for peace during those turbulent years that I lived through. Elvis was hurt when MLK was assassinated.

[@carolhayar3037]

t also encompassed the assassination of Robert Kennedy which Elvis & Steve Binder saw on the TV news when it happened, but it was not really a tribute to any one person or persons -- it was a song about the hope for peace & harmony in the world which was reminiscent of King's speech for the same reason.

[@JANETTE74576]

Elvis Presley's ethnicity makes him a true American from our wonderful melting pot of peoples.

[@raymondturner3952]

PUKE.

[@Gantzz321]

Melting Pot is such a accurate discription of America, melting away all the individuality of everyone an leaving behind a Shit Grey/Brown. Mean while in Canada we say we are a Kaleidoscope, all colours coming together to make something amazing while leaving the individual colours whole to emit their own uniqueness. We don't require people stripe away what they where before coming here.

[@nycsue]

Honestly, Elvis was North Western European descent. In a book it is said ( I don't know how accurate it is ) that his maternal 3x great grandmother was Native American. That's pretty distant. I'm not sure where the Jewish came in, I only read from a Jewish person that it could not be proven he had Jewish roots, but it is possible obviously. However, the majority is NW European descent just like the majority of Americans back then.

[@nycsue]

@@Gantzz321 Shit Grey/Brown? WTF are you on about?

[@vodou61]

Elvis was raised in the poor black areas of Mississippi and Memphis, Tn. His exposure to music was from this and the church. And this is not a tribute to Dr. King, it's a plea to continue his work. To the World, Elvis was an icon, the king. To the people of, Memphis he is so much more. We see into his soul, feel his heart. To us he's not the king, he's our son. And we miss him so very much.

[@carolhayar3037]

Thank you for saying "... not a tribute to Dr. King, it's a plea to continue his work" because there was more involved -- Kennedy was assassinated, the Vietnam war was raging, there were other assassinations, a world in chaos, so it encompassed much, much more. Thx.

[@kimmccutchen1326]

Elvis and his still born twin were born into poverty in Tupelo MS. At 13 he and his family moved to Memphis TN where he sang in a black church choir. This is where he fell in love w gospel music. He recorded his first song at Sun Studio in Memphis. Where Johnny Cash and other famous artists recorded hit records. Later he recorded some songs at Stax records which was a R& B label in Memphis. My dad worked for Stax and Dick Clark so he got to meet Elvis and many others. Also this song that Elvis is singing is about Martin Luther King Jr.

[@LM-hb6yn]

Respectfully need to correct some things.... hope you don't mind. It was in Tupelo where he grew up listening to the Grand Ole Oprey on the radio with his parents, lively gospel music at the Assembly of God church his parents took him to, black gospel music at a black church he also went to on his own, and black rhythm and blues in an area of town called Shake-rag. He grew up right next to the black community. He was very poor and lived on the "other side of the tracks", as they used to call it, where poor whites were looked down upon by better off whites. His friends growing up were black and poor, like him. He had a black family living next door who would bring food to his family as they were so poor they didn't always have enough food to eat. He often went to Shake-rag with his friend to listen to the black rhythm and blues. So he was exposed to country, gospel and rhythm and blues among other types of music from a young age, which is how he developed a love of all genres of music. He was able to blend five major genres to come up with his own unique style but his first love was always gospel music. He heard it at his parents church but also went to a black church where he sang in the choir. He also went to all night gospel sings which was popular at the time. Throughout his career he would stay up all night singing gospel music to unwind after shows. In fact originally he wanted to be a gospel singer and had tried out for a gospel group at the time but was told he wasn't good enough. 🤣

[@LM-hb6yn]

Ironically, though he had hits in all five major music genres during his career, it was only for his gospel music that he won Grammies. After his family moved to government housing in Memphis he started going down to Beal (sp?) Street and would sneak into nightclubs to listen to the black blues artists. He'd also go to a clothing store that catered to black entertainers cause he loved how they dressed and adopted their style of clothing. Which, btw, made him standout as different in the all white high school he attended, where he was bullied and never accepted.

[@Heidi51616]

Imagine 2 of them!

[@cindyphifer970]

Elvis was in church all his life

[@chrism.c9965]

Elvis fell in love with Gospel music as a young child growing up in Tupelo. He had many black friends and went to black churches with his friend Sam He always loved the spirituals they sang there.

[@patriciaphillips4805]

He was born in Tupelo Mississippi. His Dads middle name was Elvis. He was named Elvis Aaron his twin was named Jessie Garon. Elvis's great grandmother on his Mothers side , was a Cherokee named Morningstar, Elvis looked ALOT like her.

[@nycsue]

Elvis had a maternal 3x great grandmother who was native ( as stated in a book ). There is no photo of her though, because when she lived there was no such thing as photography. That name and photo are fake and added on. So I don't know how he can look like her.

[@2afreedom60]

Oh HE has some deep songs. Lot of gospel music. But do in the ghetto. His love songs were beautiful. 🐐

[@StacyMoore241]

It was written 2 months after Martin Luther Kings assassination,. Elvis was born in Tupelo Mississippi and moved to Memphis Tennessee when he was 14.

[@lynnewilliams6662]

His gospel songs are outstanding How Great thou art one of my favourites. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@garyeason2984]

Elvis was from the ghetto,they were dirt poor.he never forgot where he came from..

[@WooWooGirl]

I think Elvis was born in Tupelo Mississippi and grew up in a black neighborhood and went to a Black Church. Graceland, Tennesee is where he is buried. This song was to honor Martin Luther King. Elvis sang it three months after King's death.

[@michellezaleske-estrada40]

Elvis had it ALL. Great voice, and sex appeal!

[@jeffdickens9556]

Please check out Elvis and the black community. You will learn soooo much

[@Mister.315]

His management did not want him doing this song, especially in this nationwide TV show. They didn't want him being seen as taking any sides in the racial conflicts of the day. He insisted on doing it during this time of high turmoil to do what he could to help heal the country. This was the last song of the show and was the most significant.

[@larrylucas1079]

Not his manager because on paper his father was is manager. It was Col. Tom Parker that didn't want him to sing this song.

[@vickirogers351]

Elvis wrote this song after MLK was assassinated. They were good friends.😢😢

[@user-fk2is1bf3e]

Elvis Presley was dirt poor. He grew up in a two room shack. !! he has very strong ties for the black community. All his back up singers were black, and when he did a show in the Astrodome, he told them if my backup singers don’t get the same treatment I got limos top shelf five star hotel, I will not perform !! Elvis Presley was a great human being, besides being the greatest solo artist ever.

[@vickylong3229]

Elvis told Jerry Schilling he donated to Martin Luther King while he was out campaigning for civil rights and he had tried to see Martin Luther King but when Martin Luther King was in Memphis Elvis was in Hollywood making a film and Martin Luther King was shot not far from Graceland. Thisctore Elvis up. Then while filming his '68 Comeback Bobby Kennedy was shot and Elvis requested a song to be written to bring us all back together. The Colonel didn't want Elvis to get into politics by saying anything s Elvis sang a song from his soul. On the record recording Elvis sang laying on the floor in a fetal position. WOW! Wonder how many others could sing from that position! On the filming of this song when he sang he ment every word and he fell to the ground after he sang the song. The white suit was for peace and the red scarf was for the blood shed in the war and Martin Luther King and Bobby Kennedy. Elvis was such a giving and kind person and i appreciate your comments on this man. Bless you both. R.I.P Elvis you are still so loved and missed. ❤❤❤

[@timcarr6401]

Elvis sang "Don't" on the floor in a recording studio.

[@Wildlife_SA.]

Elvis brought me to your channel. He is the GOAT in music. More Elv1s please.... He is still loved worldwide and will never be forgotten! (🇿🇦🌍)

[@larrywright3132]

Elvis recorded Mac Davis’ song “In the Ghetto”, which was a big hit for him. For the longest time I thought he had written it about his early life in Tupelo and Memphis, TN.

[@savageman2194]

This...

[@MsRhodeman]

I would really like to see you as a baby boomer born in 1955 who grew up with Elvis music I would really like to see you dig deep and go down the Elvis rabbit hole cuz if you do you will not ever be disappointed by anything he does or sings or any of his Good deeds how he treated people you will never be disappointed😊❤

[@mattknez1133]

Elvis is one of the few that are in both the rock and country hall of fame. His music crossed over many genres but one of his favorite was gospel music.

[@monikakoch6309]

you can find him in all 5 Hall of Fames.

[@mariajobson739]

Elvis actually had light hair...he dyed it!!! He was born very poor and lived among other black and white folk in Tupelo and as with so many started singing gospel in church ...

[@tonyodonnell-tv9yq]

Elvis was fair haired, he dyed it black. In his childhood his family lived in a black neighbourhood so he was able to listen to both Gospel music and the Blues firsthand.

[@timcarr6401]

The kind of "Gospel Music" he liked and was influenced by was by white Southern Gospel Quartets.

[@julialesleysheppard]

When you say you will have heard all the work of people like John Lennon and Michael Jackson and include Elvis, you obviously have not heard that , in his short life, Elvis recorded over 700 songs in many genres from Rock and Roll, Country, R & B,Ballads, to his personal favourite, Gospel. He sold billions of vinyl records around the world the world. He was so controversial in his youth that middle class white Americans tried to get him cancelled. He served 2 years in the US Army over in Germany ( the red tie he wore with his white suit was a tribute to the soldiers in the Vietnam War!) He spent 10 years making 31 films, but in 1968 came back to his main love of performing to live audiences. He was the first solo entertainer to perform a show by satellite that was seen by one of the largest ever worldwide audiences. He was a generous man who gave away most of his wealth to charities and people in need. ( he never claimed tax deductions for his donations saying he didn’t need to benefit from helping people!) Sadly, people only think about the caricature of the man as depicted in the media, but every person who worked with him or for him said how polite, kind and caring he was. He only worked with the best musicians and backing singers, always giving them credit in his shows. And introducing them to his audiences. He produced all his records and stage performances, his voice has been analysed and found that he was a true Baritone and had a range of 4 octaves. The opera singer, Pavarotti said Elvis could have sung Opera, but he ( Pavarotti) could never sing like Elvis. Elvis changed the world of music. John Lennon said “ Before Elvis, there was nothing” and also that without Elvis, there wouldn’t have been the Beatles. Hope you delve deeper into the career of this legend and see for yourselves the magnitude of his accomplishments in times without autotune, streaming and social media. How many people today, will still be selling records and have people talking about them, nearly 5 decades after their death??! 🕺👌💕

[@betsyjonex9364]

People think Elvis did 50's rock and that was all. Elvis had A 23 year career. Born in 1935. His parents were so poor they buried his still born twin brother in a shoebox. He sang every kind of music from gospel to opera. He loved MLK and financially supporting him. He grew up in Mississippi, his mother'sgreat grandma was full Cherokee Indian. He has sold over 2 billion records. He is known in every country by his first name. Watch this whole TV special, especially "trying to Get To You" From the 68 Comeback Special. He made 31 movies. He changed music and culture. He was an advocate for civil rights, and was so generous. See "Elvis Presley King of Kindness". He was sick from '74 to 77 when he died of a heart atrac k. He was bloated from liver failure, not fat. Thanks.

[@WoodsWoman822]

Elvis Recorded Almost 800 Songs so his Discography was huge. Elvis sang all genre's of Music, he literally could sing anything and Sing it well. ❤ You should Seriously check out more of the Elvis Rabbit hole 🌿🍒🌿🍒🌿🍒🌿🍒🌿 Elvis Presley "Bridge Over Troubled Water" 1970 Live Las Vegas (New Mix Great Sound) kzbin.info/www/bejne/o33FgHWllp2peposi=SsBVP-7mFKI-Tu4X Elvis Presley Without Love (There is Nothing) Elvis Back In Memphis Album 1969 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJSymaGeirmNracsi=5Dzl5ArzdAVRF7ix Elvis Presley "JAILHOUSE ROCK" 68 Comeback Special Live (1:52 min) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqKllYekaMRjiNksi=cnX4FWwObOd1Wmr3 Elvis Presley "One Night With You" 68 Comeback Special Live kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpramZyMg7Bomrssi=pI6G2gFjiT1kPcna Elvis Presley "TRYING TO GET TO YOU" 68 Comeback Special Live (2:58 min) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYuZZYdsnKqXeZYsi=NfD8oXv_2rJ8Xytx

[@GenieKOHara]

I am posting this again as I posted this reply to someone who commented on Don's rude comments. I was waiting for someone else to say something! I now see another has commented as well, which prompted me to do so. I echo their thoughts. 'Thank you for your comment! I was waiting for someone to say something first! I am a senior and was fighting with myself, hearing my mother who always said "two wrongs do not equal a right.". Sometimes though you just HAVE to say something and as you have done so, you have helped me to do so as well. I cut my teeth on Elvis.:-) I saw all of his movies over and over, and was fortunate to see him live several times .I have 3/4 of his 45s and albums. There was absolutely nothing like seeing him live and never will be again! It was magic! There will never be another Elvis!!! He was not only a beautiful, kind person but a man who changed the course of American pop music and was a legend in his own time! Yet someone who cannot begin to compare with what he has done, has the nerve to insult him! I have studied him all my life. Each time a new record was out, the woman at the local record store would call me. LOL I have original movie posters from when I worked at the theatre as a teenager. :-) I saw someone from high school a few years ago and she said 'every time I hear Elvis I think of you.". I barely knew her LOL, so I suppose everyone knew I lived and breathed Elvis. :-) I went to Graceland for my honeymoon and Vester, Elvis' uncle, was tending the gate. He let us in! I RAN up the hill and he yelled..."I would have taken you up in the golf cart." LOL You could not go into the gate back then.. ....but enough about me! I say all this to say, I was TOTALLY offended by Don BEFORE today with the Meatloaf reaction and vowed to never watch again! He had the nerve to say "he looks like he swallowed fat Elvis"! I was aghast ! If I did not enjoy your reactions so very much Black Pegasus, I would have stopped watching then. I was so offended that I did not watch for awhile. Only to tune in tonight to these insulting comments about his name, his weight and the banana sandwich! My Christian self cannot say what I would like to say but Black Pegasus, I respectfully ask that he refrain from such comments.I would prefer that he never be on another Elvis reaction. In my opinon he does not deserrve to be. Quite frankly I may no longer watch when he is with you. There is no fan base like we Elvis fans! We are definitely aging, but will defend him 'til the day we leave this earth. We do not condone insults! You may indeed lose some watching, if his comments continue. I do not wish that for you. You are such a nice, respectful young man. I enjoy your reactions and congratulations on the new little one!'

[@lange6542]

Thank god for this men ❤ The best artist ever ever

[@Mary-bk2wj]

Elvis was influenced the most by gospel and country. Blues was later. Elvis name recognition worldwide is second only to Jesus Christ.

[@valerie4286]

There's a video of Elvis and the Black Community, it will tell you how much he impacted and supported them, this song was sang immediately after the assassination of MLK . Elvis was heavily influenced by gospel music and the black church.

[@samhugh4965]

Elvis had a deep connection to the black community. His family was one of 4 white families that lived in a black neighborhood, and by all accounts, was accepted as one of their own. That’s where his deep appreciation for blues and gospel originated. In fact, he learned how to play the piano from his black friend’s sister. I’ve linked below the interview that Baz, the director of the 2022 Elvis movie, with Sam Bell, Elvis’s black childhood friend. After watching the interview, I could see how much that interview with Sam affected the movie. Would love to see a reaction to it. Elvis started spiraling a couple years later. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqOpdKyEgtuNjc0si=rWjCxR7uNw27YEBL

[@ricksurratt9034]

I believe he was advised by his management not to do this song, but he insisted

[@bertsplci]

That's correct, Parker wanted him to close the special in Xmas sweater singing Xmas song. Elvis insisted indeed to close the special with this tribute to both MLK and Robert Kennedy

[@racheotes]

Elvis did this song when he was advised not to do it because it was very risky for his career. He was determined to do it because he was devastated with both assassinations of Bobby Kennedy and MLK Jr. The racial situation at the time was very dangerous and Elvis wanted to give people some hope and to promote peace amongst the public.

[@JamesJohnson-ig6of]

No matter the day or time ELVIS could sing anyone's socks off! After you men watch the documentary "ELVIS and the Black Community, That Echo Will Never Die", Part 1 & Part 2.....Then take a look at "fat" ELVIS "trying" to sing "How Great Thou Art" his final televised concert performance.

[@davidcross9394]

Elvis gospel, a must.

[@sharonchaput9705]

Elvis was told by his Manager that he could not perform this sing in his co.eback special because it would tank his comeback effort. Elvis refused and said he would not do the special unless he could do this song as a tribute to MLK and also in response to RFK'S assassination.

[@karenroldan8796]

Some trivia: Elvis was born blonde, he only performed 3 times outside the US all in Canada in the 50’s, Whitney Houston’s mom sang in a backup group called the Sweet Inspirations for Elvis. One time he was booked somewhere down south and before the booking, it was ‘suggested’ to him to not bring the Sweet Inspirations with him. He told them if his backup group wasn’t welcomed then he wouldn’t be coming either. He ended up fulfilling the booking with the Sweet Inspirations. Also, he did a charity performance so that the Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor could be completed. He was the first performer to be broadcasted live over satellite worldwide.

[@timcarr6401]

Cissy Houston only was a backup singer with the other Sweet Inspirations for five weeks in the summer of 1969.

[@dawnyoung8]

He insisted on doing this song ! After Martin Luther king was murdered . It’s historical American political reaction on race and equality . I love him , and have loved him my entire life ❤

[@mariannea.2140]

The song features quotes from MLK and is a tribute to both him and Senator Robert Kennedy (JFK's brother for those who don't know) which prompted this song to be written as both champions for Civil rights were assassinated only 2 months apart.

[@KarlaElaine100]

Elvis is the greatest selling artist of all time. Over a BILLION records sold worldwide. Yet his career spanned a little over twenty years. He never did a concert outside of the US..although he wanted to. He won at least one Grammy for his gospel music. He was very spiritual.

[@terrygarcia897]

Last count 2 and a half billion. It's hard for them to keep up with record sells

[@Thejazzfan66]

Col Tom Parker and many others did not want Elvis to sing this song, because this was a Christmas special. However, Elvis Presley stood his ground and performed this song, which talks about peace during a year of great unrest in America (1968).

[@starlaryer4165]

Don is still a CLOWN! He has zero idea on music appreciation

[@user-ud7xq4qq1b]

Elvis lived at Graceland which was maybe 10 blocks from the Lorraine Motel where Dr. King was murdered, and he had a strong connection to blacks, so he was deeply feeling this song; it was written as a tribute to Dr. King, based on his "I Had a Dream" speech which was 5 years earlier. When he was a kid growing up in the segregated Deep South of Mississippi in the 1940's, he used to sneak over to the Black side of town to hang out with his Black friends. He sang in a Black Gospel choir.

[@juliehancock9788]

Elvis was overcome with emotion after singing this and dropped to the floor in foetal position , and cried ! He knew his message was out there. He often went against his managers wishes , just to sing songs to make money.

[@terrygarcia897]

He's one of the top 5 celebrity's in America history for giving to charity's. His estate still gives.

[@kellymcquay2626]

Tribute to Dr. King and Robert Kennedy who were both assassinated in 1968!!

[@texasron9131]

Saw Elvis in person 3-times. He was the real deal.

[@boromirjonah5774]

The epitome of COOL! Belts the song out bigger than life. Composes himself quickly and then calmly says "Thank you, good night!"

[@johnbember3425]

Highly recommend his American Trilogy live in Hawaii performance.

[@angelado3]

I agree 100% !!

[@blackvelvet433]

Yes, I love that song ❤️

[@kimberlyruiz824]

Chills….

[@karenpowell6063]

Elvis was drafted into to the Army at the height of his career. Afterwards his crooked manager had Elvis do tons of movies instead of performing live and recording records . Then Elvis bucked up against his manager demanding that he go back to what he loved which was performing. That's what the Comeback Special was all about. Elvis remained tremendously popular throughout the 50, 60x and early 70s

[@deborahmccauley7847]

Elvis started getting sick about a year before his death. He was looking just like his mom did before she died--she had black circles around her eyes and puffiness in face/edema. Elvis looked the same, his doctor kept him drugged up so he would still perform. His symptoms were masked and it killed him.

[@IceManTX69]

His '68 comeback special was because he had been doing movies for damn near a decade and he was coming back to music. He hadn't had a public performance in 7 years or something.

[@Code9]

I can't believe neither of you guys have watched the "ELVIS" biopic (2022) directed by Baz Luhrmann! After watching it you'll know just about all you need to know about Elvis from beginning to end. It'll take you 2.5 hours to watch but you'll be blown away. Oh, and fasten your seat belt.

[@sylv772]

To my mind, this performance is Elvis at his best, both vocally and in emotional expression.

[@melissawood1506]

I agree, vocally, but I think emotionally its a tie with Ghetto for me.

[@sylv772]

@melissawood1506 Yes, I thought of that one as well.

[@marybrant9586]

Definitely watch Elvis and the Black Community He did 31 movies prior to this...this was his musical comeback

[@piedmontish]

He fought the sponsors to put this song on the special. He was a very simple, kind man. Try some of His gospel. Amazing! (By the way, I believe that’s the only singing that he ever won a Grammy for. Your viewers can correct me if I’m mistaken). My buddy and his partner had an interaction with him that became extended, and he echoed those sentiments about him. (I won’t bore you with details. They were working and rescued him from an unintentional riot He caused in Los Angeles, thinking he could sneak into a movie theater by himself! 😂). His resulting generosity was astonishing! His criminal doctor had him on speed for performing and then downers because he just couldn’t sleep. As a cycle increased, he began to blow up in weight and it eventually caused the heart to give. Just sad.

[@beth3541]

Firstly, this song was a tribute not just to Martin Luther King but to John. F. Kennedy as well, who was assassinated noy long after MLK. He sang this with so much passion because he did noy believe there should be racial discrimination and general hatred against each other. He poured his heart and soul into it. Elvis made up 33% of male names in the US in the early 20th century, It wasn't unusual in the 1930's when he was born in 1935. He was named after his father Vernon ELVIS Presley, so the name existed before he was born. He was named Elvis Aron Presley .. a lot of people spell his middle name with 2 Aa's (Aaron) .. even supposedly die hard Elvis Presley fans. They even said that his name was spelt wrongly on his headstone because it wasn't really him! On his headstone it is Elvis Aron Presley (which is correct) His parents, Gladys and Vernon chose to spell it Aron, maybe so it sounded more like his stillborn twin brother's name Garon. Aaron (with 2 a's) in the spoken word is pronouncrd AIRON. No jokes about why have rhyming names as that would be disrespectful. Names wane out over the years as different trends set in. Traditional names were replaced with ones such as 'ATLAS' & 'COSMO'', so to parrot you, what the hell kind of names are THEY? How many of those have you heard of? I will ask you, what is the relevance of what his name is? Any true Elvis fan could tell you his heritage and he had Cherokee blood in him .. just to answer another of your questions. So now you've inanely sniggered over his name, Tom is just plain common. Do you know your heritage? Ever took a test? Just because Elvis was and still is, an icon, doesn't mean he analysed what bloodlines he may have in him from decades back. You mention his dark heir, he was blond and blue eyed as a child, he dyed his hair black.his hairdresser continued to do so up until the day he died. A name can define someone. Elvis is a good name, held by the most handsome man that ever walked this earth, who had a kind, generous, caring, disposition & heart, performed many charity concerts. He achieved great things, that helped people. Practicallyy eradicated polio by having the vaccimation in public, the numbers shot up to approx 80% of parents getting their kids vaccinated. How do you think St Jude's children's hospital was built? Elvis donated a yacht thst sold for 55 thousand dollars, the highest single donation. He didn't sing one song but just his presence there at the exchange, 14,000 people turned up and donated, just because he was there, that was testament to his popularity and love. He was a karate black belt, 8th dan .. if he was alive you wouldn't be so foolish as to mock his name or want to know his nationality.& heritage unless you think you're tough as well as sarcastic! If you were a young lad, I would smile at a normal naivety but you're not, you're middle aged. You have csught me on a Monday morning so not the best time for an impression. The host of this channel, you're a kind, none judgmental person, choose your guests carefully. It is good to analyse, as you fo but not some person sat next to you, criticising about something or someone even criticised you saying spontaneous. You are right in the end regarding his music, 700 songs, over 30 films. Stop criticising is weight and calling him 'fat', it was only the last year when his health declined. A twisted bowel, severe condtipation due to that, glaucoma, an inherited heart condition from his mother's side, which made him retain WATER,? which makes people look heavy, he was in a lot of pain but still got on that stage. He was only 42 for goodness sake, he played racket ball, a karate master,. His mother died of a heart attack at age 56. He died of a heart attack at 42. His daughter Lisa Marie died of s heart attack at 54. So damn well quit the 'fat" comments. If you must mention it, 'very overweight" is more polite. Do not insult this good man by body shaming. If the heart doesn't work properly, neither do the kidneys (Senior Nurse here) I don't want to clump individuals together but what Vegas * the US in general, have done and still are doing to this man is a disgrace. Why make him a caricuture? why on earth do people get dressed up as him on halloween? To English people it doesn't make sense because our halloween is dressing up as ghosts, witches, ghouls, scary things. I personally think you are in a great position to use your platform and do just an ounce of the 100% good Elvis did to put an end to the degradation and disrespect just like he fought for racial equality and succeeded Shame on the ignorance of the people who do this. I am notcsome crazy Elvis fan, I am 32 and his music was passed down through our generations. But I stand up gor what is good and right. Listen and enjoy his music but let that good man rest in peace away from the hate he fought against. You're welcome.

[@rubyfuselier2925]

I'm in complete agreement with you! The guy on the left is irritating me.

[@waynedugger7697]

Elvis and the black community

[@Kathryne0816]

Elvis NEVER performed this song in concert because it meant so much to him. After he did this for the 68 Special, he went back to his dressing room, curled up on the floor and cried his eyes out. EP was devastated by the deaths of MLK and RFK - and MLK's death hit him especially hard because it happened in Memphis. He did not attend the funeral, though he wanted to, because he knew his presence would turn it into a circus. There are so many good documentaries about Elvis around - Elvis and the Black Community parts 1 & 2 being among the best. But there is "Elvis - King of Kindness", "Elvis - a Generous Heart", "200 Cadillacs" and others. I have only heard 3 black musicians diss Elvis. Chuck D from Public Enemy, who later walked back his comments after learning more about Elvis. Ray Charles, because Elvis covered some of his songs, which he didn't like, and Quincy Jones, who wanted to be Elvis' musical director, which Elvis declined. QJ then started ranting about Elvis being racist. However, the biggest stars of the time, BB King, Sammy Davis Jr., James Brown, Jackie Wilson, Al Green, and so many others had nothing but love for Elvis. When Jackie Wilson had a heart attack on stage, Elvis paid all his medical bills (Jackie was broke at the time) for the rest of Elvis' life, and then his estate continued to pay the bills after EP died for another 4 to 5 years until Jackie - who never recovered - passed, and then paid for his funeral. Elvis had his demons, but the more you learn, the more you will admire and respect him.

[@sandramoore]

He grew up in Tupelo, MS, where his neighbors were black. His playmates were the black kids. One was interviewed for a documentary and he said Elvis was from the poorest family there.

[@gailcalderone5229]

Elvis was for all ppl...He was an amazing individual who loved everyone..He always said " It's very easy to be kind to ppl that's the way I was raised n it's never an effort, it's very simple".So that alone tells us the man he was....He fought for racial justice through his songs n the ppl he had working for him, even telling them not to call him their boss.He said " I'm not your boss I am your brother."..He stood for so much besides a fantastic singer n performer..Thank u for ur reaction...

[@bekahms]

Elvis's great -great grandmother was Cherokee if that answers some of the ethnicity questions. He was born in Tupelo, Ms

[@nycsue]

3x great grandmother to be exact.

[@leroyleach7581]

FYI : recorded over 700 songs...in 5 Halls of Fame...picked as 'entertainer of the 20th Century' by 2 publications(with reader input)...Graceland(his home in Memphis) is the 2nd most visited home in the U.S.(2nd only to the White House)...1973 Aloha from Hawaii concert viewed by over 1.3 billion people by satellite to 40+ countries(1st concert to be satellite beamed around the world). also, watch 'Elvis and the Black Community' 2 parts...eye opener for sure!

[@sirbalendor5600]

When Elvis decided to do this song, he was told it would end his career. He said he did not care it wanted to sing it.

[@judypetitto]

He is the GOAT!!

[@colmflaherty3963]

A lot of reviewers including yourselves are all taken back when they see this performance, it's not what they expected from Elvis. But Elvis fans know that he has done 100s of these type of performances.

[@user-fk2is1bf3e]

So many people think just what you said ain’t nothing but a hound dog, his leg shaking oh my god there’s so much more I mean just to give you a few more an American trilogy will bring you to tears ! This time you gave me a mountain, will bring you to tears ! I mean the guy had 18 number one hits dive into that rabbit hole. You won’t be sorry.

[@Linette-mq1kh]

He had a unusual name because he was different, he couldn't have been a David, William or a Larry, he was an original never to be duplicated....... He died at 42, the flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long. Elvis was that flame.

[@l.l4456]

As I remember his manager, Col Tom Parker wanted him to sing a Christmas song instead of this one, but Elvis stood up to Parker & insisted on this song instead. Good Choice!

[@theshadowfax239]

There are lots of talented performers, and many that have great charisma, but Elvis was so well loved because he was a very genuine person who had a good heart.

[@I_ll_beer_back]

Wow! 🤩 The song - as Elvis Presley sings and performs it - really blows me away! Outstanding! 👏 🥰

[@jdbuscemi8181]

Elvis and the black community is definitely must watch

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

WHY?

[@ppresley9208]

Elvis was , and still is , and always will be THE MAN ... TCB forever !