HOW ELVIS? HAPPPY ANNIVERSARY! | elvis presley - in the ghetto (REACTION!!)

[@cydrych]

Elvis grew up dirt poor. That’s how he knows. He lived it.

[@timcarr6401]

He did not grow up in a violent atmosphere.

[@janinefarris7565]

The song did not call 4 the kind of movement that you're maybe looking for. It was not that kind of song it was more of a social issue and Soulful song where he wanted the message to be out there before him so to speak. I believe this was Elvis's concern for a lot of children growing up at that time. And he wanted to put the message out there that this is a social and moralistic issue. I remember in one of the Google sites that Nancy Sinatra was congratulating Elvis when Lisa Marie with Warren his only child and he replied by saying that the black children that were born that same day in the hospital or not going to get the same brakes that his daughter was he had heart and soul talent and money to help. He was able to give charity that help children from all over black and white and all colors. Because people are people first.

[@janinefarris7565]

Oops excuse me the word Warren, I don't know where that came from I should have edited

[@cydrych]

@@timcarr6401 I didn’t say anything about violence. I said he was poor. Which is the point of the song, how poverty influences the choices we make.

[@betsylandherrhowell2046]

Grew up poor in Mississippi singing in his church choir.

[@TheSpitmitt]

When you reacted to Suspicious Minds Live....that Elvis was in good shape....not overweight and all. He did not do coke or drink...but he did have a problem with prescription drugs. It became a lot of pressure being Elvis. It was hard for him to go anywhere because he was so well known by everybody. He had the gift of making so many people happy...and he never took himself too seriously...he made fun of himself a lot. I became a fan when I was 6...now I am 65..and I still really love the guy. He gave me a lifetime of happiness...and I thank him daily.

[@patriciadowning4036]

BTW...he wouldn't permit anyone to treat his black female singers less than fine. He wouldn't perform once unless they were admitted to the hotel in the best rooms. Yes, they loved him, too.

[@grahammalcolm7130]

He was told to leave the coloured girls at home when he did the Houston astrodome . He said NO either there with me or I won't be there

[@stickofbutter9733]

@@DianeG208 I never knew. Thanks for sharing that.

[@georgelawson6972]

@@DianeG208 everyday is a school day, I did not know, thank you for that lesson

[@goatbut29]

I wonder about those ladies! I bet they have great stories to tell about Elvis!!

[@carmelawright3233]

The white worked better the lights. The black love him there are several video of what the blacks thought of him the white adults hated him and the blacks loved him

[@FallenHellscape]

Elvis was born into horrendous poverty.

[@kaisermarxistdixie6842]

Weirdly enough I think he may have been singing about Italian ghettos but it still happens the only difference is the community it now happens in the black community and this song is more relevant today

[@anitastreet5324]

Elvis was raised in the ghetto in Mississippi, and knew hardahip. They were so poor his twin brother was buried in a shoebox in an unmarked grave. I am from Mississippi and he's our pride and joy. He did a lot for the less fortunate because he understood what it was like.

[@kaisermarxistdixie6842]

@@anitastreet5324 that's amazing I was just guessing italian ghettos cause i remember reading in history about Italian ghettos back in the old days

[@westnblu]

@@anitastreet5324 One thing that's never been explained is who took the photos of the family when Elvis was young? There's a few photos of them with Elvis being a child but also a few years later when he was older but still a kid. Its a curiosity because poor people back then just didn't have cameras. Family portraits were really the exclusive domain of the wealthy.. And yet their exist photos of Elvis's family when they were dirt poor.

[@kathyp1563]

@@westnblu Don't know. My dad came from abject poverty, too. But there are a few photos, still. Not like my mom's side, which was middle-income, but there were some.

[@louisetemples7011]

He grew up going to the black folks church because he loved the music there and was accepted with love and he loved them. He didn't feel like dancing with the song because he felt the pain in his soul from the injustice. It made him sad and broke his heart! Made me cry when I first heard it in the 70's and it still does now!

[@sukie584]

He did a comeback special in black leather. Now that was an Elvis to behold!

[@wickedmirage]

Amen to that

[@etc7070]

I'm a young'un and the first time I saw that was on VH1 when they still played music. He was hot!

[@marilynk30]

The song Trying To Get to You would be a great one to react to it is from that concert! Amazing!

[@sukie584]

Tamaira Cordell great song! I actually prefer the black leather version of If I Can Dream which he does during the show. Most people watch the one in the suit with no audience. But I think all the videos now have black leather lip synced to the White suit performance.

[@pennioltheten6018]

Yes that was. He happiest years. 1968 to 1971 72.

[@BazookaToe]

The house he lived in was built for $100. And they still foreclosed on it. That’s when the family moved to public housing in Memphis. He would go on to be one of the most charitable individuals in history.

[@janinefarris7565]

I apologize ahead of time for I can't remember the Google site with their various ones noting that he gave and gave to so many Charities and performed so many benefits . I heard that he was asked the question why wouldn't you use it as a tax write-off if you could and he responded that he wanted to do it straight from his heart, he didn't feel quite right about using it as a tax write-off.

[@JaneRtn]

Doing this song in that era was a major career risk ... making statements like this and protecting choir and band from intense racism .. he stood up for what he believed in and won many hearts as a result. It was a very very different world in the 60’s!

[@zulawoo]

He even refused to play a concert if his black backup singers weren't allowed on stage.

[@glenyoung4170]

Elvis 's choir/backup singrs were for life, from day one , till he died they toured with him every show.Back stage on day they was getting ready to go on stage and someone said yes boss.Elvis let it slide a few minutes later some one called him Sir! He snapped and said it ends tonight! They were shocked, they asked what stops? Elvis calmly looked at the girls, and said you are my family , my sisters, from now on I am your brother! We ae equals, then he said bring it all in to pray, which they did before every show...He worshipped the ground thoses ladies walked on...He even changed a couple of dates when one of the ladies took ill...The man grew up dirt poor, that why can sing this song with conviction. !!.."Cheers from Nova Scotia Canada Eh!"

[@glenyoung4170]

Love your reactions, keep them coming! "Cheers from Nova Scotia Canada Eh!""

[@TANTRUMGASM]

"Describe Elvis ?? He was the Greatest who ever was, is, or ever will be" --Chuck Berry "Elvis was God Given, there is no other explanation, a Messiah comes around every few thousand years, And Elvis was it this time"-Little Richard “A lot of people have accused Elvis of stealing the black man’s music, when in fact, almost every black solo entertainer copied his stage mannerisms from Elvis.” - Jackie Wilson "Elvis and I were very good friends, till the day he passed on, He always will be such a beautiful man, I dont care what nobody says, Cuz I know Elvis, ..We Sang Spirituals together, any movie I made, he would Buy it and rent the whole theater to show it..I love him " James Brown “Elvis had an influence on everybody with his musical approach. He broke the ice for all of us.” - Al Green "Elvis was THE giant and influenced every single artist in the business." - Isaac Hayes "I knew Elvis as a young Boy in Memphis,. He was a dynamic young boy. His phraseology, his way of looking at a song, was as unique as Sinatra's. I was a tremendous fan, and had Elvis lived, there would have been no end to his inventiveness." - B.B. King “You have no idea how great he is, really you don’t. You have no comprehension - it’s absolutely impossible. I can’t tell you why he’s so great, but he is. He’s sensational.” - Phil Spector “Elvis is the greatest cultural force in the twentieth century. He introduced the beat to everything, music, language, clothes, it’s a whole new social revolution - the 60’s comes from it.” - Leonard Bernstein, 1960s “That’s my idol, Elvis Presley. If you went to my house, you’d see pictures all over of Elvis. He’s just the greatest entertainer that ever lived. And I think it’s because he had such presence. When Elvis walked into a room, Elvis Presley was in the f*ing room. I don’t give a f* who was in the room with him, Bogart, Marilyn Monroe.” - Eddie Murphy

[@t.nobody1224]

Very well said thank you

[@thegirlinquestion]

don't forget John Lennon - "Before Elvis, there was nothing."

[@t.nobody1224]

John Lennon was not before Elvis...K

[@thegirlinquestion]

@@t.nobody1224 it’s a quote from Lennon, read it properly.

[@elisageorge1798]

Century? Not in my generation century. That would be Michael Jackson. People all over the world loved MJ; Including James Brown loved Michael. Fred Astaire was fund of MJ. Not saying Elvis didn't have a good heart. I can say I loved Elvis movies and loved Elvis singing "Amazing Grace.". My favorite!

[@cmc8375]

Elvis was part Native American Indian, born in Tupelo, Mississippi, and grew up in a ghetto environment. He was always involved with the black community and contributed a lot to them, financially and otherwise 💙✊

[@patrickpost494]

I'm 64. It was a different world when this came out. All artists were writing song about social injustice. I was 14 and this song changed me.

[@primategaberocco]

When Elvis grew up in poor Tupelo, in an area called Shake Rag, his African American childhood friend Sam Bell said "Elvis was so poor, so looked down upon, we felt sorry for him".

[@johnbrumit9947]

They didn’t want him to do this song but he was adamant he was going to do it...it’s solemn and he knew it that’s why no dance moves

[@pennysilvey8868]

Elvis didn’t do coke he was on prescription drugs. It was in a time when society didn’t realize prescription drugs were as harmful as street drugs. The mentality was if a Dr prescribed it, it was ok. It wouldn’t hurt you. We know different now. He was a kind hearted soul. He loved everyone. He didn’t care what color you were. He grew up in the black community. That is why he was heavily influenced by soul music and the blues. He mixed them and the birth of rock and roll happened. If you ever get a chance. Search for interviews of his band mates after his death and just listen to the things they said about him. He is truly a legend and a beautiful soul that left the world with a huge hole.

[@timcarr6401]

Yes, he did cocaine at least on one occasion.

[@suzyq7748]

Well said..

[@RonnieG]

All true except he did do coke in his later years. He thought it helped him perform. Kinda like Michael Jackson with his drugs. Tragic ending.

[@timcarr6401]

@Faisal Yousuf 036 I don't understand your point.

[@Fenixias]

that's not even a contradiction, because there was a time, where cocaine was in fact a prescribed drug.

[@tammybiddle7115]

This definitely wasn’t a dancing song, but it certainly was moving.

[@Sissysuez]

I think Elvis was made for greatness being born in the ghetto he knew what poverty was and I think that's part of the reason he became such a good man so generous with everybody and just an all-around great person like I just love Elvis and I don't think I've ever heard anybody say a bad thing about him when he died it was about a week after my first baby was born I was 16 years old and the News broke me it broke my heart it was really sad that the drugs had overtaken him he was so talented and addiction finally got the better of him just like Whitney Houston awesome music beautiful woman voice like an angel gone way way way too soon may they rest in peace!! great reaction thank you and I'm sure you know this by now but if you don't Cissy Houston Whitney's mother was one of Elvis's backup singers ~ stay safe stay healthy and stay blessed💯🙏🔥

[@joannacianfarani0412]

The way Elvis danced when he was younger... Was CONTROVERSIAL!!! LOL Watch Elvis and the Black Community

[@ew56]

Elvis grew up in a home with a dirt floor and a family with no money in an area with little employment and more often that not was barefoot because his family couldn't afford shoes. His management didn't want him to do this song because it didn't fit his image but he insisted. He knew what the ghetto was about and dancing would demean the song.

[@timcarr6401]

That falsehood has been going around for a bit lately. None of the homes Elvis lived in (easily a dozen in Mississippi alone)had dirt floors. It's a myth.

[@sarahdixon1943]

This is probably one of his best songs and performances. Love his backup singers too. This song is timeless. Not much changes, just people. Situations tend to repeat.

[@deannacrownover3]

I called my mom today and she knew exactly why I called. I will never forget what I was doing when we heard that Elvis had died.

[@connieleighton4375]

This song hit close to home with Elvis, he grew up very poor and when he sang this song it always had a somber tone. As far as Elvis being all coked up that's not true he was very anti drugs unless they came from a doctor and unfortunately they gave him

[@georgelawson6972]

The ghetto would have been a step up for him during his childhood. This song seriously gives me the chills. Keep doing what you're doing Leo, you bring smiles and laughter but you also show the flip side to life too. And I love you for it all " so from me a heartfelt thank you "

[@me-pm6mx]

One of his backup singers tells the story that they would say to him okay boss and he told them I'm not your boss, I'm your brother. That story told by his singer tells you who Elvis was. Apparently, he remained humble his entire life. In other words he never got the big head, as they use to say. Or, do they still say that, don't know.

[@jimmyfox1336]

Mac Davis wrote this song in 1969 for Elvis he knew that no one else on earth could get this message out to be heard by millions in an effort to open the eyes of america to what goes on in the ghettos Elvis was glad to record this song as he himself had a soft spot in his heart for the ghetto as it was his childhood home

[@timcarr6401]

Mac offered the song to a lot of people. The last one to turn him down was Sammy Davis Jr.

[@Mainecoonlady.]

He grew up very poor and knew first hand that life was real. The song is supposed to make you think, not dance. BTW. One of the ladies in the back up group singing is Whitney Houston’s mom.

[@andreadeamon6419]

Miss Sissy Houston. Whitney was with her mom a few times and said how beautiful he was to look at 😁

[@cherisemelf4758]

Wow, I never knew that! Her family goes way back in performing.

[@andreadeamon6419]

@@cherisemelf4758 she is also in the movie with whitney called the preacher's wife. She's the sassy choir member giving her a hard time 😁 i love that movie ❤

[@trcooper5793]

@@cherisemelf4758 Yes Cissy Houston started the group "The Sweet Inspirations"

[@RJsStudio131]

Mainecoonlady Cissy Houston left the group the year before this video. She only sang with Elvis his first engagement August 1969

[@busterbrown446]

That voice. It goes straight to your soul.

[@mikek8729]

When he was aiming at a message, he wasn't "performing" the songs meaning did the moving for him. He really knew what growing up in a garbage situation was, and it meant something to him. Check his performance of If I Can Dream, it will blow your mind. Most peoples issues with Elvis come from ignorance, cuz if they had looked into it, the only garbage that should be thrown here, should be at Colonel Parker!

[@deannacrownover3]

Colonel Parker is what killed Elvis.

[@mikek8729]

@@deannacrownover3 100%

[@SK-rr8op]

@@deannacrownover3 Amen

[@michaelfarmer9472]

Col. Tom Parker was NOT a friend of Elvis...he was his MANAGER. His priorities were to promote, market, and generate revenue from a product. That product was Elvis. It was all business to him. Elvis was practically clueless as to what he'd be doing and where he'd be doing it next. The Colonel ran him ragged, and his health started to suffer...which is how he became addicted to the drugs. Through it all, though, Elvis remained a very caring and generous man. Lord knows he wasn't perfect, but, then again, nobody is. They both put everything they had into their jobs...it just sucks that the price of success was so high.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@deannacrownover3 Elvis allowed it. The colonel was hiding all of Elvis's secrets and Elvis didn't do what he was told his career was over.

[@Opx958r]

His backup singers were called the Sweet Inspirations. I saw him twice in concert. Phenomal performance.

[@alisonrodger3360]

As a 9 year little redhead growing up in fairly rural Scotland in the mid '70's this song showed me the world as it could be for other people. Quite the lesson, quite the teacher....well, he was my first love!😂 I think the, unwritten, reactor rules say you have to do the '68 special next 😁 Trying To Get To You. For young Elvis you need King Creole/Crawfish & Heartbreak Hotel Enjoy!

[@HeyHayzel]

My grandma and my mom love Elvis so much, my mom and I were just talking about where we were on this day in 1977 when he passed away and it was announced on the radio! My mom and grandma cried hard, I was too young to understand why but I remember it clearly. My parents saw Elvis' last concert in Indiana at Market Square Arena (the one Tom Petty mentions in Last Dance with Mary Jane) His shows when he was older are great too, they were just different, he would put scarves around his neck and get his sweat on them then hand them to women in the audience, they went crazy over him. Elvis made movies, and recorded gospel albums too, his version of Amazing Grace is one of my favorites! There is so much Elvis you can get into, he was only 42 when he passed away but left us a lot of music to remember him by. RIP Elvis Presley...He used to wear a necklace with TCB on it, it meant Taking care of Business. 😁 Check out young Elvis and Jail House Rock!

[@CateSimulate]

I must have EVERY CD there is from Elvis .... He IS *THE KING* .... His Gospel songs are great too. His voice is UNIQUE! I can still cry he's gone

[@ukmedicfrcs]

The ghetto isn't only relatable to one race. I am white and I was born in Africa in a ghetto that most can't imagine. Violence and poverty that makes the most horrendous movies look tame. There were 9 of us and to say food was scarce would be an understatement. I was adopted by a black family and brought to England and I am very grateful to them. Thank you for the video. Elvis is amazing.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

i am going to guess white south african

[@ukmedicfrcs]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Negative.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@ukmedicfrcs okay, I give up where?

[@marlon-jl4ge]

The troll is almost in every elvis Video and always write the same one_sided rubbish about elvis, he probably write down the questions and answers to present them here, to get attention, always the same Procedure 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@deannakinsman6790]

He was raised dirt poor so he KNEW about ghetto life! His music had powerful messages with his lyrics...🔥❤🔥❤🔥

[@darlenecheatham7775]

Mac Davis wrote this song based on his childhood friends. It was offered to several people but they wouldn’t do it because their record companies said it would destroy their career. Elvis’s company said ok to but he said it was to important and did it any way.

[@melissamckeague]

He had one of the best voices ever. I was lucky enough to see him live too, when I was about 10, before the weight and the drugs took over. His manager took terrible advantage of him. Blessings xx

[@deborahdennehy9937]

He was an amazing man then & now. The life he led was horrendous. He knew about the ghetto. Very very sad.

[@117rebel]

I don’t think “the hood” was a term yet back when he sang this song. Back then they just called it “the ghetto” or “the projects”. Calling it “the hood” is a more recent term.

[@ericlozen9631]

I was just 9 years old when Elvis died. I do remember seeing a lot of coverage of his funeral on TV; before cable it was on "the dial" 2 (CBS), 4 (NBC), 7(ABC). I grew up just north of Detroit so we also received channel 9 (CBC) Windsor Ontario. Ten years later I made my first visit to the Graceland Estate in Memphis. There is a tremendous amount of music history in Memphis. In fact it's considered to be the birthplace of R&R. Here locally Motown is considered just as significant throughout the entire world where African American music artists and groups got their start. That is a very long list of incredibly gifted people. Elvis Presley is often referred to as The King of Rock and Roll (sidenote: MJ aka The King Of Pop, Aretha Franklin aka The Queen Of Soul and James Brown aka The Godfather Of Soul). Even though Elvis carries that title a man by the name of Richard Wayne Penniman is considered to be THE PERSON responsible for getting R&R started. That would be Little Richard; passed away on May 9, 2020.

[@jamesehrhart9364]

If you like this watch "If I can dream" personally I feel that's his most meaningful song. Love this channel.

[@tinkred6420]

I cry to that one.

[@dylanloveskellytaylor4774]

Love that one..it was his tribute song for MLK after his assassination that had a major effect on him.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@dylanloveskellytaylor4774 and kennedy and vietnam veterans why do you omit that?

[@marlon-jl4ge]

Troll has all his Statements memorized about elvis 🤣

[@patriciadowning4036]

His back-up singers were The Sweet Inspirations. They adored him and he treated them the same.

[@pamelabillings4293]

One of them was Cissy Houston. The mother of Whitney Houston. ❤

[@roustabout583]

This song would qualify as one of those songs to listen to the words while I don’t move thankyouverymuch

[@ivanabonacicdoric3448]

Nick Cave has a great version too

[@matthewnelson7531]

Elvis was a True gift to humanity if you want to know who Elvis really was watch the video on Elvis Presley and the black community, He didn’t just have the looks, voice and moves, He had the Heart and love towards everyone.

[@leewood9887]

Some songs are so beautiful and sad that you can't dance to them, all you can do is solemnly stand, listen and try not to cry

[@crystalkeith6861]

Elvis grew up in the Ghetto!! He grew up Poor singing in a Church Choir in Mississippi!! He Outfits are part of his Signature for his Performances!! He loved the gals in his Band!! This isn't one of his dance song!! This was a message to people Raising awareness of Poverty and Helping others!! One Hell of a man who gave from his heart!!

[@Lisa_MS64]

43 years ago today we lost him much, much too soon. His music is just as relevant today. This song was written by Mac Davis. One reason he didn't do any "moves" was his desire not to overshadow the message of the song. He was, at first, reluctant to record the song, concerned that it would be considered judgemental coming from a white man.

[@Wellch]

Lisa Mac Davis wrote it.

[@HeyHayzel]

Mac Davis had some hit songs he sang too! Don't Get Hooked on Me, was his most famous I think? My mom took me to his concert when I was a little girl. 😁

[@Lisa_MS64]

I know.

[@nolaknowles9888]

Oh, the anniversary of his death is today! I remember being in the livingroom watching tv when they announced it. Mom and my sisters and I were stunned. My BFF and her mom were in Albertson's and it was announced over the PA system. Her mom started sobbing right there in the store. And then for days, months really, there was something about Elvis on the news, his funeral, his songs were played, his movies and concerts were played. It was a great loss and shock to the whole world.

[@51Lorie]

@@nolaknowles9888 I remember the day exactly. It's my Mom's birthday. We were having a dinner celebration and the TV was on the news, and then they announced it. We all just sat there, stunned. Ever since, when my Mom's birthday comes around, I also remember that Elvis died on this day as well. By the way, Happy Birthday MAMA, today, she is 94 yrs old , in the nursing home. I can't see her because of the virus, but I will try to see if she is able to talk on the phone. Love you, Mama

[@vidpie]

Mac Davis, who wrote the song. "Well, it's kind of a convoluted story, but it's a true story. I had been trying to write a song called 'The Vicious Circle' for what seemed like ages. I wasn't old enough (for it) to be 'ages,' but I was in my late 20s. The word 'ghetto' was just becoming popular to describe the parts of urban areas where poor people were living and couldn't get out. They were stuck there, and everybody took off to the suburbs. I grew up with a little kid whose daddy worked with my daddy, and he was a black kid. We were good buddies, 5 or 6 years old. I remember him being one of my best buddies. But he lived in a part of town, and I couldn't figure out why they had to live where they lived, and we got to live where we lived. We didn't have a lot of money, but we didn't have broken bottles every six inches. It was a dirt street ghetto where he lived. At any rate, I'd always wanted to write a song about it, where a kid is born, he doesn't have a male parent, and falls into the wrong people and dies just as another kid comes along and replaces him. It's just a vicious circle. Long story short - I couldn't find anything to rhyme with "circle." I was sitting in the office one day. Nancy Sinatra had signed me to her publishing company, and a buddy of mine, Freddy Weller, came over ... He said, 'Hey, I got this lick that Joe South showed me.' He played this lick on the guitar, and boy, I just heard (sings) 'In the ghetto.' I didn't say anything, went home that night and sat down with that lick. I started singing 'In the ghetto,' and by about 2 o'clock in the morning, I had written the song. ... of course, I called Freddy up as I was wont to do in those days and sung him the song at 2 o'clock in the morning. There was a long silence, and he said some foul cuss word and hung up on me. He wasn't upset with me, he was just mad that he didn't get to write part of that song."

[@timcarr6401]

The only objection Mac had about the way Elvis sang the song was that Elvis used a hard 'T' sound in the word 'ghetto.' Mac wanted it to be pronounced with a 'D' sound. But he was all for it when it became a success for Elvis. I remember Richard Pryor devoted a whole routine on the hard 'T' Elvis used in the song.

[@annaakin195]

His stage costumes were inspired from his love of karate. His designer Bill Belew said many of his jumpsuits were white to allow stage lights to truly capture Elvis on stage.

[@yambo59]

You need to do some research - Elvis knew poverty & was born into bad poverty, when young he sang in black churches on the bad side of town and never had a racist bone in his body. Note that Elvis loved to sing gospel and won awards for several of his gospel albums, this came from his time singing in black churches when he was still young and very poor. One thing about Elvis he never forgot where he came from and noone handed him his success, he worked very hard to get gigs and get noticed, Elvis was once told if he wanted to perform in a Texas stadium he had to leave his black backup singers (the sweet inspirations) behind at home. Elvis answer to this was to tell them if his singers didnt come he would not perform. Then when he did show up he drove into the stadium in a convertible with his backup singers in full view, theres wasnt a damn thing they could do either as Elvis would have walked out otherwise. Bottom line Elvis did know poverty, he was born into it in a shotgun house in Tupelo mississippi and when he became successful he gave money Cadillacs and houses away to people who never could have afforded them. Elvis gave away over 200 Cadillacs often to total strangers, he knew what it was to be poor and felt for those less fortunate than him.

[@timcarr6401]

He attended Dr. Brewster's church. But he primarily attended white churches.

[@yambo59]

I was going from interview material id seen

[@timcarr6401]

@@keithmaxine534 I wish you could speak and write in English. What does he went to lots mean? And what are black hoop joints?

[@MikeyFilms]

@@timcarr6401 he hung around black nightclubs and listened to how they sang how they danced, loved the music and would often leave his church for a few minutes to listen to them sing at the black churches

[@annettemelanson7879]

No he wasn't coked-out he had problems with prescription pill

[@Wellch]

Annette melanson he wasn’t on cocaine

[@annettemelanson7879]

Wellch I know that I said he wasn't on cocaine they said he was coked-out I said he was not coked-out

[@cherisemelf4758]

Please dont believe the lies about this man. Hes done enuff crazy things in his life that are true! Fascinating stories

[@annettemelanson7879]

Okay don't text me anymore okay

[@chuckhouse5179]

@@annettemelanson7879 can I text you still?

[@lisameshell-flieger2457]

He didn't dance because the song was meant to bring awareness to the plight of the inner city. At the time, Elvis was the only entertainer, who could have sung the song and the meaning heard. Also, he knew what being poor was and how it affected people and understood that this song could help their cause. Elvis was King.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

BULLSHIT! Sam Cooke could have sung it and given it credence too!

[@tomsyversen275]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Really, that's your response? Of Sam Cooke could have sang it, genius he was, but he friggin didn't. Elvis did. Probably caught heat for it, too. And he would not have cared in the least.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@tomsyversen275 oh Tom ,tell me who Mac Davis offered it to before Elvis? then go back to our video games.

[@marlon-jl4ge]

The troll is almost in every elvis Video and always write the same one_sided rubbish about elvis, he probably write down the questions and answers to present them here, to get attention, always the same Procedure 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@marlon-jl4ge]

He has all his Statements memorized

[@lisaanderson3802]

Truly love Elvis and your reactions.

[@realemiele.franco736]

The writer of this song is Mac Davis. Elvis listened to the lyrics and was instantly inspired by it because he too grew up poor and in the ghetto as he had friends of different ethnicities. It shows that you can get out of bad circumstances like he did. Only he made a name for himself. He knows how the ghetto is and wanted to send a message to his audience.

[@aimeeaugeri]

Love Elvis !!!! RIP Elvis.... Elvis was my Mom, and Aunt's favorite singer. When he passed away i was 5 years old. My Aunt n Mom was on phone crying n screaming. I thought someone in my family died... Lol.. Elvis was Anit drugs, but became addicted to Prescription Pills which ending up killing him young.... You should do song If I can Dream by Elvis. It is a tribute to MLK Jr. When he passed away.

[@victoriahabick3646]

I was a teenager when Elvis died, I was lucky enough to see him in concert the year before, I loved it

[@ginao8935]

Elvis grew up dirt poor. They had nothing. He was the kindest man I think that has ever been born. Once he became famous he would go around buying Cadillacs for total strangers. He gave away so much of the money he made because he never forgot where he came from and how it was to have nothing.

[@billofalltrades1468]

Thats not song you move to, that song moves your mind, your spirit. Elvis grew up poor, lost his brother at a young age. Through all that he became the biggest singer in history at that time. He gave his mom and dad everything the ever needed .

[@jinx5795]

Elvis grew up very poor. It's only his voice and determination that got him rich. Even if he didnt see it first hand, he saw it. He was very charitable and loved to help people.

[@gaylebardrick7725]

'Mystery train' In my opinion is one of the best examples of Elvis' early rockabilly

[@jaybuzz4071]

One more thing ,I have to say, you have to watch the "I can dream song." You will love it. One of his all time best performances! Do that one next bro... I cant wait to see your reaction! Also he didn't move much when he was being serious!

[@MouseGuardian]

In a time when Elvis wanted to do more socially aware songs and said he would never sing another song or act in another movie he didn’t believe in, Mac Davies gave him this. Elvis said "Yes! This is my song!" Mac Davies wrote it with his black childhood friend in mind, the son of his dad’s work friend, who grew up in a different part of town. As a child, Mac didn’t understand why it had to be like that. The backup singers are the Sweet Sensations, Cissy Houston’s band(mother of Whitney). When Elvis was going to perform in some cities in the south and was told "leave the colored girls behind", Elvis said "then I’m not comming". They changed their minds of course! As a child, Elvis used to sneak into african american churches to hear and sing the gospel. You should listen to If I Can Dream, his tribute to MLK. From one King from Memphis to another!

[@connieleighton4375]

Oops sorry the thumb went crazy lol Elvis's doctors gave him all sorts of pills and contributed greatly to his early death which has its anniversary today, I was 14 and still remember hearing the news and where I was, I grew up in Vegas and I promise you it was like the whole city was in mourning and I'll never forget the night the whole strip went dark in his memory...♡

[@janinefarris7565]

I never knew that Mis Connie and I'm so glad that you shared that. There's something satisfactory about knowing this fact. Thank you again from one fan to another

[@jancril7505]

Yeah that's what I'm saying essentially, his Doctor killed him. He never did street drugs hell he fired anyone that did.

[@larrybarrjr.6720]

Elvis grew up dirt poor and (in Memphis) lived in a ghetto type building while he was in h.s.

[@davidhunt3689]

Elvis lived in the Tupelo Mississippi hood called SHAKE RAG.

[@Floppyearsmomma]

Elvis shyed away from controversy big time. He was micromanaged by Colonel Tom Parker. This song was the one time he stood up to Parker and the record company. Elvis loved the black community his entire live. He was influenced by them greatly and introduced their music to mainstream America. He was devastated when Dr. King was assassinated. He said, "I'm doing this song." By golly he did too!

[@julielovelace7189]

Elvis was born in Tupelo Mississippi in a very poor family and area. That was Mississippi ghetto

[@bryancross5051]

Elvis had a ton of health issues- from high blood pressure to colon problems. He was hospitalized suffering from exhaustion a couple of times between '72 and '77. Unfortunately, he had a prescription med addiction and the Colonel worked him to death. He had a twin brother that was stillborn 30 minutes before Elvis was delivered. As for the poverty, the family was so poor that his Dad and uncle built the shack Elvis was born in, then they moved to a mostly Black neighborhood in Tupelo, before moving to Lauderdale Courts (a project in Memphis).

[@timcarr6401]

The Colonel did not work him to death. Elvis signed the contracts. It was his decision. He was a grown man. Elvis and his family lived in many residences in Mississippi --but mainly in East Tupelo.

[@mikesba]

Elvis grew up in a poor, black neighborhood. There were only a few white families and they were also poor. He grew up playing with black children. He sang at a black church. He understands poverty and racism from his life experiences prior to becoming a star performer.

[@ret1sgreyes]

The King had many genre of music including Gospel so yeah he has sung with choirs, great reaction keep them coming

[@Eowyn187]

He didn't do drugs for pleasure.. he messed up his health from taking uppers to keep his pace, then downers to come down and sleep. Also many call him the king... he hated that. Said, "Jesus is the only king".😌 (p.s. he and family were dirt poor when he was young)

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

Elvis started doing drugs back in 69 when he was in the army. shows you how little you know.

[@marlon-jl4ge]

The troll is almost in every elvis Video and always write the same one_sided rubbish about elvis, he probably write down the questions and answers to present them here, to get attention, always the same Procedure 😂 😂 😂

[@eponaalbion]

Elvis was the greatest, listen to Lord you gave me a mountain, from Aloah in Hawaii! Elvis' voice never failed him, two 2hour shows a night in Vegas all because of the Colonel!

[@gunner9648]

You have to check out (Elvis Presley if I can dream original) it was a tribute to MLK🔥🔥

[@sfbayareagirl]

This song still makes me tear up. Anyway, this song is more solemn and emotional and doesn’t lend itself to Elvis’s hot moves. Check out Elvis and Ann Margie doing “C’mon Everybody” (From film “Viva Las Vegas”) and “Lets Have A Party (young Elvis in Longhorn.). Polk Salad Annie live. Really good for the moves.

[@sarahdixon1943]

There's a song called Black Velvet. Great song, it's about Elvis.

[@D_Parks]

You got great energy and emotion! And a voice!!

[@tylerkinder362]

What can I say about the King,(Elvis) he came from the gospel. If you ever listen closely to the tone and message he tried to convey to his audience with a compassion and empathy . Each song comes from his heart and Life experiences. Listen to, his rendition of bridge over troubled Waters. His voice range incredible.

[@browning686]

Thank you cuz for what you are doing. I had a bad day came home and went to ur channel and you made me laugh and feel better. Thank you for doing everything you are doing. You are funny and serious and you help people even if it’s only me. I am here cuz. Thank you so much.!!! Made my day better!!

[@donnaowens3349]

This was not a get jiggy song. It was meant to have a serious message and yes when Elvis was on stage he was in control of every part of his concerts. The band and his backup singers worked with him song long they were all together like a well oiled machine that ran smooth as silk. You should really react to If I can Dream, Elvis did it right after President John Kennedy and Martin Luther King was killed, but make sure you do the live version.

[@joejackson4202]

He wouldn't really move much on a track like this because its quite a somber tale. He probably would rather you be taken in by the message rather than his dancing. A very sad song and an even sadder realization that 50 years later, the issue of ghettos in America is as prevalent today as it's ever been.

[@susanmckay5956]

Elvis was born in to poverty, most of the families were black, he was often fed by these families. At the time no singer wanted to sing this song!

[@Cat425]

Cissy Houston (Whitney’s Mom) was one of his backup singers.

[@smittycal]

Elvis grew up poor AF in the south. He knew what it was to be poor and struggle, but he was able to use music to get his way out of it and he joined the military and performed. After that he had a long career and such. Obviously he’s controversial because of the music he “borrowed” or was inspired by. But he also put some black peoples on. There and interview with his choir and they loved him and talked about how he treated them and others. But yeah Elvis grew up in a shack lol. There’s a documentary that covered his early life and it wasn’t pretty. And yeah Elvis liked to control his band. But watch more of that same show. He’s not gonna be doing night kicks and all that during his “sad” song lol. But watch most of the other shows. Elvis in Hawaii. Suspicious Minds. Check that out for Elvis acting a fool on stage lol

[@lisawall3386]

Don't forget, he had a twin that died in infancy.

[@smittycal]

Lisa Wall yep. His early life was hectic. Lots of hard times, but that built up his work ethic and got his career going. Music literally saved him and his families life... well until it ended

[@RJsStudio131]

Lisa Wall the twin was stillborn.

[@KitKat-fq9ou]

Elvis sang his heart out until the end. His voice never wavered. My favorite singer of all time.

[@stephanginther9051]

Please react to Elvis's 'If I Can Dream. There is a really cool history behind that song. Elvis was a huuuuge supporter of the Civil Rights Movement. They say he straight up, sobbed like a baby when Martin Luther King was killed. The song, 'If I Can Dream' was written, as a paraphrasing of MLK's most famous speech and Elvis sang it AS HIS RESPONSE to the death of MLK and a Kennedy who was also killed for his pro Civil Rights stance. Elvis performed the song 'If I Can Dream' live exactly once, it was said he got too emotional when he tried to sing the song after that and would start crying.

[@kimberleyrotruck1183]

I just cried the whole video, he is awesome, this song hits home hard

[@danielhaynes2373]

"In The Ghetto" was actually written by 70's heartthrob singer/songwriter Mac Davis (the QB in the 70's football movie "North Dallas Forty") and whom I had the great honor of meeting in 1978 when I was a busboy at my hometown country club. Mr. Davis was a very warm and approachable gentleman.

[@scott9688]

Elvis always sang that one very heart felt...A serious tone...

[@candykittles9751]

I love it. You should hear his song he sang desiccated to MLK!

[@timcarr6401]

Dedicated.

[@rhondafelice1363]

Elvis came from poverty. He had a heart of gold loved his family. To see a very cool video is Elvis 25 anniversary show 1968. A lot of his moves came from Karate Moves he had mastered. He was a certified Narcotics Agent . There was a lot to Elvis. He maintained his beautiful voice until the end.

[@jinx5795]

It's a slow song so he didnt have to move and he needed energy for the next fast song. All these live songs are from concerts he played at and a long spell in Las Vegas. That man could sing anything with his unmistakable soulful voice. You cant just dance to every song, its fast then slow then fast then slow so hes sweating up in a leather catsuit and nobody looked better in them in his healthy days. To see elviscat his prime you need to watch the 68 comeback. He was in the army for a while and when he got out he did the 1968 comeback in a studio because he didnt think anybody would still like him. I'm going to watch him in it now!

[@roccodormarunno9662]

Gettos have been around since the dawn of man. Every generation thinks they have it best or worst. It’s nothing knew under the sun. You should look into the Jewish Gettos in Germany in the 1930’s before they were sent to the death camps. You are sweet and funny but try to calm down a bit so you can understand what’s being said. There is nothing to celebrate or dance about to poverty. Elvis was singing about heartbreaking situation and it’s obviously a serious song. Peace.

[@jennywren7822]

No moves because he was serious about a serious situation. Elvis was a kind, caring and humble man, and also very generous. The Aloha from Hawaii concert, which was the first satellite concert to go round the world, 1.5 BILLION people watched , and that was when the world population was a lot smaller, for a cancer charity. He supported a lot of charities, and always buying and giving things away. The man was beautiful inside and out, but very troubled.... R.I.P. Mr Presley youll never be forgotten ❤

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

“Jailhouse Rock” is a MUST! I live about an hour from where Elvis was born and grew up- he was absolutely dirt poor- I’m sure many will explain how “he knows” in the comments- ✌️✨

[@CousinCreepy]

Good job, fun reaction! Open minded, unpretentious and you really listen. You're a natural, keep growing my man!

[@TexasMagnolia]

Female singers : Sweet Inspirations Male singers: Gospel group - The Jordanaires

[@timcarr6401]

No, at the time of this performance The Imperials backed him up. Later, J.D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet were with him. His bass singer was J.D. Sumner who had a backup bass singer initially --Richard Sterban, who later joined the Oak Ridge Boys. I had two conversations with J.D. before and after the death of Elvis.

[@crystal5195]

You are a wonderful young man, Mr. Video.

[@mikem957]

Elvis never did coke or street drugs. He couldn't because he was a certified Narcotics agent. He had addiction to doctors prescribed medication for multiple health issues including Colonitis and Glaucoma and diabetes. His weight gain in his couple of years was due to swelling and bloating from an enlarged colon.

[@timcarr6401]

He did cocaine at least once.

[@ihatechange]

@@timcarr6401 BFD!!!!

[@timcarr6401]

@@ihatechange It's just a fact. Too many fans put him on too high of a pedestal.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

jeez mike the shit you believe is unbelievable. you very well know Elvis started doing drugs in the army in 59

[@charleswolf1066]

You should check out one of the earliest videos of Elvis from the 50's, they would only film him from the waist up.

[@brettg274]

Do “Jailhouse Rock” video.

[@whoworks1302]

If you want to see Elvis move some more, I agree the old "Jailhouse Rock" video is a must... m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZuTg61jqrVng80

[@tcb5677]

He would not move as much during the ballads and saved it for the upbeat songs !

[@blueorigin1550]

Elvis grew up around blacks in the ghetto and loved black music from artist like tha and that’s how he found his powerful n soul in his music and always appreciated where he came from and white people ofc but he loved black people even poor folks x why he so loved and people can relate to him but so much more ofc. Much love 💜

[@jaybuzz4071]

Now that you've done that one now you have to do the "I can dream," video the 69 come back!! And actually that's also the best version of "Ghetto" Also Elvis wasnt always famous and rich! Very humble beginnings, he basically live in the hood of the day, until he made it huge. '69 I can dream comeback" was a live television special to kick off the comeback tour!!!!

[@Moomookitty-vq3ch]

Elvis had a heart of gold. You should listen to ( If I can dream).