IN THE GHETTO - ELVIS PRESLEY - REACTION VIDEO!

[@JIMMYDIANO]

He loved God and people. He never forgot where he came from and never forgot those that were still there. God bless you Girl.

[@DaniAtkinson]

God bless you too!

[@OriginalPuro]

"god" lul Might as well say Donald Duck bles you.

[@OverandOutChief1]

You are right. Elvis never forgot where he came from. His humbleness and religious convictions often caused him to ask of himself why me? Why was he touched to have everything that was bestowed to him? Since you are watching his movies, put on He Touched Me, The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley on DVD. You will get a whole other side to him.

[@cnatview]

Hi Dani..... Thank you so much for your reaction to this Elvis song. It is so very powerful. I am a 64 yr. old caucasian female and I've unexpectedly experienced something watching reactors react to this song. I will preface by saying that I watch probably 8 or 9 reactors of which you are the only one not of color. The knowledge that I have gained by watching all of these reactions has gone deeper than just hearing the words. I have learned so much. I remember one reactor just breaking down into tears during this song. He paused the song and said that the song had woken up his memories of the ghetto and how he grew up. He said he specifically remembered the second time he was shot and that in that initial moment, he thought he was going to die. At that point as I watched him react my head is saying, "second time?". I knew at that moment that I knew nothing about what life was like in the ghetto. I've read things in the history books in school, I've watched documentary movies and regular movies about the ghetto, but I never able to see the damage done to the human spirit when they have lived in the ghetto. Of course, I know that the ghetto must have some bright spots also but with the reactors that I watch, I know they have been damaged too and that makes me so very sad. Take care and be well. Peace.

[@mexicanfries5336]

You are correct on so many points.

[@DaniAtkinson]

Wow. Thank you for sharing that with me. That is devastating to hear, that story hurts my heart. This song really makes me think we should all do more to try and instill change. We have a lot of work to do. Be safe!! Thank you for being here!

[@america1st178]

this song is the cycle of life for a lot of people. Some people didnt want Elvis to do this song .. So glad Elvis did

[@francoismoulton8427]

He puts emotion and feelings in his songs

[@garyvoorhees752]

Dani it was nice that you spoke of the sweet inspirations ! Have you heard the story about the show he was going to do at the Houstons astrodome ? They told him to leave the girls home and he said if they can’t perform with him he would cancel !! It was a great story !! Hugs to you Dani

[@DaniAtkinson]

Never heard that story!! Elvis was very loyal! A rare trait!

[@maxwellharris507]

I had heard that he would buy Cadillacs for complete strangers, one case that really stands out to me is when a black woman was staring at this blue caddy, but couldn't walk in to buy it. Elvis saw this, went in, bought it on the spot, and told the dealer to hand the keys to her.

[@johanfourie7616]

@@maxwellharris507 True story....

[@dannyschulz8046]

what a wonderful song. great lyrics and his way of singing it live is unique. you can feel the song. Greetings to you and thanks Dani.

[@davisonmadhouse]

Elvis had something for everybody It didn’t matter what Elvis you liked Sun sessions Elvis, Hollywood, Vegas, gospel, 68 comeback special, aloha from Hawaii, Christmas, Elvis on tour, Or recording studio Elvis there was something for everybody and it was spectacular probably will never be seen again.

[@stephenbusch2523]

Dani im from chicago and he sang this 50 years ago and its still happening here in chicago. Elvis was probably the most generous person you would ever meet. He was driving down the street and saw this guy looking in the window of a car dealership got out went up to him and said you like that car and then went in and bought it for him. Great song.

[@DaniAtkinson]

He was a superb human!

[@Stevemc452]

Another great video! Never thought of the effect “haunting” the Sweet Inspirations gave the song, but that is 100% accurate. Have heard the song hundreds of times and it’s great to get this type of breakdown. Makes me appreciate the song much more.

[@DaniAtkinson]

Wow I’m happy my breakdown gave you a new perspective-it’s amazing how we can connect and see things in a whole new light together!!

[@TheUltimateElvisChannelbyLeon]

Dani, these Elvis reaction videos that you are doing are simply wonderful. Please keep them coming. A wee bit of background to this performance of "In The Ghetto" 'In The Ghetto' was a song which was completely out of the 'Elvis comfort zone' in that it was a protest song dealing with social injustice and into an area Elvis would not normally venture. In spite of these reservations, Elvis recorded it on 20 January 1969 in American Sound Studios and it was a worldwide hit and remains one of his most critically acclaimed recordings. It was included in the Elvis live show from the first Vegas show on 31 July 1969, and would be sung at virtually every show for the next year, which incorporated the six shows at the Houston Astrodome and the Jan/Feb 70 Vegas engagement. It would only be performed a further six times thereafter, this solo appearance during August 70, at five shows during the September 70 tour and finally in Vegas at the midnight show on 19 February 1971. When the Lost Performances was released on home video in 1992, we all sat with mouths wide open at what we were seeing. Here in front of us, salvaged from an MGM vault contained within a disused salt line in Kansas, and found during a routine inspection in 1986, was footage from TWII and On Tour that many suspected, but never knew for certain, existed. As the DVD sets 'TTWII - The Complete Works' and 'On Tour - behind the scenes' proved, it was only the tip of the iceberg. The highlight of these new performances was regarded by many as being the back to back renditions of 'Don't Cry Daddy' and 'In The Ghetto' from the dinner show on 13 August and seamlessly fused together almost as one. This is the performance that you have reacted too in this video - thanks again Dani.

[@DaniAtkinson]

Thank you so much for the kind words!! And thank you for sharing that background information with me!!

[@johnwalsh8880]

I love how you break down the song. I noticed your concentration and real feeling for the song. It gave me a brand new respect for this song. Great job, love your channel.

[@DaniAtkinson]

Aw thank you, John. I’m really reacting so that we can come together as a community and start a conversation about the music. ❤️

[@mickeyhank]

Powerful reaction, thank you Dani. Not all recognize the importance of these lyrics.

[@DaniAtkinson]

These lyrics are so important. They should not be glazed over. Thank you for being here.

[@alameas6358]

Hy Dani, great to see you and our Elvis on this " Thank you, thank you very much Thursday" again! Although every song of Elvis is a special song, this is a very special song for me! A few of my YT friends know the story and i guess they now think: omg not again! 😂 But i'll tell it anyway! I already was a fan when i heard "In The Ghetto " on the radio for the first time. But at that time i didn't understand the language yet. A few years later i did and i was able to translate the lyrics into german. I wrote it word for word on a piece of paper. After reading it a few times i started to cry and couldn't stop for hours. Although i knew about the problems, this song made it more clear and i saw this young man dying with the gun in his hand. And till today nothing has changed. The problems haven't changed and my way of listening to this song. In this case i like the studio version better than the live version. It has a 'deeper' atmosphere and he sings it a bit slower. In my ears it fits better to the whole topic. Btw i still have the piece of paper today.

[@DaniAtkinson]

Alamea!! It’s so good to hear from you!! Your story is so beautiful and moving, thank you for sharing that with me! It’s amazing that you still have the paper-you are a sensitive and sentimental soul like me! This song brings up such an important topic...I hope it inspires people to reflect and think of how they can help! Sending you love always!

[@suzyq7748]

❤🌻 thank you my friend for sharing this touching story of how this song of tragedy and heartache meant so much to you.....

[@alameas6358]

@@suzyq7748 🌺 Hy my Suzy, hope you all are well 🐶 I always thought, i had already told you my ' In The Ghetto story '! We always have so much to talk about, so i guess that's why i forgot to tell it. Omg i was so young there and so proud that i finally understood what he was singing about! You know it yourself, there are things in life, like music or a smell, which belong to a certain incident. And this song means so much in many ways, but in my case it means a lot to a young girl as well!

[@TMTMTM12121]

I think it is great exposing Elvis like this ....he is truly the King of Music.

[@kiontekent6732]

Hi Dani New to your channel , I'm 61 years old and Elvis got it back then and you being a young lady today you totally get it , He was born into poverty living close to black people they all struggled but as you said he was blessed with opportunities shortly after high school he had to take a lot of bumps and bruises from his own race in the segregated south, he was accused as a white man of singing and performing black people style of music , He was attacked by churches, schools, radio and TV stations, journalist ,law enforcement stating he was corrupting the white youth but he had God , a fan base that gave him the courage to weather his storm and he open a gate that allowed black people to flood through and show case their talents that had been muted for to long and even though he made it and shared so much of his wealth to unfortunate ones he never forgot where he came from, his heart and mind was still on the ones who was less fortunate with little to no opportunities a place of dire circumstances, depression and anger it doesn't take much for some to become desperate which lead to a bad and sad ending ,He said to Nancy Sinatra the night Lisa was born he was happy to be a new dad but it saddens him to know their are so many children who are and will be born without her opportunities and privilege. TYFS be safe!!

[@cheriemills7069]

“Pieces of My Heart”! So very touching 💙 beautiful reaction to In The Ghetto..always sang it with so much genuine emotion..thank you Dani, you’re doing an incredible job hun! Love and Peace ❤️

[@DaniAtkinson]

Thank you, Cherie!!

[@borisdeangelis8147]

Elvis knew what poverty and rejection was about he never cared about money or Fame and Fortune he sang it himself saying how empty they can be................I miss him so much

[@driftlesshunter9200]

This song was written by Mac Davis, & it is one of my favorite Elvis songs. The song is just as relevant today as when it was first written & performed.

[@FollowerofChrist11]

Country music singer/songwriter Mac Davis wrote this song for Elvis.

[@mexicanfries5336]

Mac Davis didn't write this for Elvis, he wrote it for Sammy Davis Jr.

[@CitizensLens]

@@mexicanfries5336 Mac wrote it for whoever he could get to sing it. He thought Sammy would be a good choice, but as he was close to Elvis, Elvis got first dibs on it. Mac wrote a lot of songs for Elvis, Memories maybe being one of the best known.

[@suzyq7748]

Hi Dani! I love listening to your reactions because I am learning to hear songs a little differently. You have so much insight into all aspects of the songs....I look forward to more Elvis and more Dani...stay safe everyone🌻

[@texascrossbowdude636]

That song still resonates to today's life and I believe people told him to not sing that song because of the events going on at that time

[@puckhead63]

Great reaction!!! Unfortunately still very relevant today . The colonel didn’t want him to do this song during a time with very high racial tensions in 1968 but Elvis insisted .

[@DaniAtkinson]

Because he was one of a kind!

[@heidisprouse4290]

Elvis came from such a poor background and he lived in the black area of Tupelo. He truly was dirt poor yet he was generous from the start. Even as a child with nothing, he wanted to give away what he had because it made others happy. ❤

[@ronduckett5017]

I've got an entertaining 1 for you, Elvis Presley - raised on rock ( Elvis rock's like hell). Someone made a great video. It's a cool song and the video shows concert footage of THE MAN displaying his 8th degree skills!

[@borisdeangelis8147]

Dani I am amazed the way you are able to understand the magnitude of Elvis , you must be special indeed

[@daveg2291]

Great reaction beautiful lady you are awesome

[@laynefrentz7397]

great song from the king : the version with his daughter Lisa Maria was out standing TCB DANI

[@DaniAtkinson]

It is such a moving song!

[@benjamins.5428]

Did you know that Elvis Presley couldn’t stop giving random people Cadillacs just like that. The stories about his generosity will be told for decades

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Thank you for the reaction. I'm nearly sixty years old and this is such a great performance and some people forget the fact that this isn't really technically a cover. Mac Davis wrote it but then Elvis sing it. But either way it absolutely breaks my heart that this song is so relevant today. Why should it be? But it is. An Angry Young Man face down in the street with a gun in his hand and his mama cries and people stand around oh my God why are we still doing the shit

[@wa6roy]

Mac Davis came up with these great lyrics and the studio version from Elvis is incredible.

[@rookmaster7502]

A very good, insightful analysis, Dani!

[@DaniAtkinson]

Thank you, Rook!!

[@melvinbedene2947]

Thank you, thank you very much for the video Dani. It is indeed a powerful song with powerful lyrics. You are so right when you are describing not only what the song means, but how we as people should react to people who are in a situation that is less than ideal. Great job with the video again and looking forward to more!!

[@DaniAtkinson]

Thank you so much, Melvin. This song really made me think.

[@roee7335]

I love Thank you very much Thursday!!! Thanks for the great reaction video Dani!! Can't wait for the live stream!!

[@stevegraham1800]

This is a great song he is a great singer he is the king for ever Dani carry on you carrying on singing you are beautiful and great x

[@aryansigrid]

I read a comment once that said Whitney Houston's Mother Cissy Houston was one of Elvis' back-up Singers so I Googled her & was massively surprised by Cissy Houston's Discography! I coped it so here is her background story: Emily "Cissy" Houston, (born September 30, 1933), Is an American Soul and Gospel Singer. After a successful career singing backup for such artists as Elvis Presley, Roy Hamilton, Dionne Warwick and Aretha Franklin. Houston embarked on a solo career, winning two Grammy Awards for her work. Houston is the mother of singer Whitney Houston, grandmother of Bobbi Kristina Brown, aunt of singers Dionne and Dee Dee Warwick, and a cousin of opera singer Leontyne Price. Thank you for your great reaction& analysis of this beautifully sung song, Elvis could convey emotions so well through music & strong lyrics.

[@RobWinfield]

Great job again // love this song

[@indydave1955]

"Haunting effect"...brilliant word choice, Dani

[@anthonysanseverino3078]

Loving you his earlier song love you too.

[@elvispresleygaribaldi1600]

ELVIS DID SONGS NO OTHER WOULD TOUCH BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE BACKLASH. JUST LIKE HIS 68 COMEBACK EVERYONE TOLD HIM NOT TO CLOSE WITH THE SONG...IF I DREAM.....A VERY POWERFUL SONG JUST AS THIS ONE IN THE GHETTO...ELVIS ALTHOUGH CLOSED UP AND PROTECTED BEHIND THE GATES OF GRACELAND HE STILL FELT AMERICA'S PAIN AND TROUBLES. VERY HUMBLE AND GENEROUS TO A FAULT ELVIS WAS A BIG AS ONE CAN BE HERE ON EARTH BUT NEVER FORGOT WHERE HE CAME FROM AND THOSE WHO HAD A PART IN HIS RISE TO FAME.

[@PoboyNCoke]

Thank you for talking about it.

[@Luis-vn4ue]

Elvis never did what was popular, he fought for social justice and a better world, never afraid to go against racism and also never afraid to profess his faith singing gospel on live tv.

[@DaniAtkinson]

He was ahead of his time

[@johanfourie7616]

One serious song, no joking, I read somewhere he actually didn't like the song, made him depressed.... Very touching... Im am not on KZbin as use to be, divorced my wife, 2016,when dad got cancer I treated him till he died my arms, 2017, mom died 2019. Shame, my wife, I think the stress and me spending so much more time with him, were too much for her..... even though she's a nurse, but I made a promise to him.... Good news, I'm getting married to a very crippled woman, which I knew from Namibia, 1986 since birth.....that's why this song among others from Elvis mean so much, she's very inspirational, and stood by my side, after 5 huge surgeries 2019-2020.......!! I'm busy selling all property here, in one of the hottest provinces, and moving to the sea.... Stillbay, both in our 50's, and will end our days in a Security Village.....things not so save anymore..... Thanks Dani Love...... South Africa

[@rong805]

NOBODY NOBODY NOBODY nowadays could hold Elvis' jockstrap

[@Tusc9969]

Sadly, that's not saying much

[@davidhughes5965]

Hi Dani you were spot on with in the ghetto a powerful song and yet a sad song as well you have to agree elvis was so good at delivering what ever the song entailed🎶

[@Billy.gen-X]

Happy to hear your appreciation for this great music. And that you understand the meaning behind this song

[@stevew7692]

Dani I have to say I love ur reviews of Elvis... Elvis is the most underestimated artist in music history due to his medical and emotional issues in later life.... Something that the tabloid media loves to exploit but what they miss is everything else that Elvis was about and how amazing he was and you show some of this so thank you..... I watched ur other videos and you are a great performer urself and I hope ur doing OK....... Stay safe... Stay well... Lots of love from the UK x

[@DaniAtkinson]

Thank you soo much! What happened to him is just so sad. He was one of a kind! Stay safe!! ❤️

[@Prozak63]

He sang this over 50 years ago and we haven't fixed and ended this problem to this day. I hope we do eventually...

[@golddredgewater]

I have a cd of this complete concert. Really good concert. August 1970. Las vegas

[@steveakhurst7845]

Great reaction, I have listened to Elvis for years and love all he has done ... Can i suggest Nightwish Ghost love score live from Wacken 2013 ... Their singer Floor is amazing. She has a great vocal range. I am sure you will love it

[@mickeyhank]

Funny, I was going to suggest the same song. That is one of the most impressive vocal performances I’ve ever heard. It has brought me to tears several times.

[@steveakhurst7845]

@@mickeyhank yep same here .. Floor is an amazing singer

[@DaniAtkinson]

Great! I’ve never heard of her! Will do!

[@mickeyhank]

Dani Atkinson Dani, so glad you’re willing to check her out. That song is in the genre of symphonic metal. Big, epic rock in front of like 80,000 people. A better introduction to her - though we still really hope you will react to “ghost love score” live at Wacken by Nightwish may be her duet doing “Phantom of the opera“. So good also! Both are quite worthy of reactions but Phantom is more purely her voice, less rock band. Both you will enjoy hearing and reacting to. There may be something like 100 reactions to “ghost love score“ by Nightwish. Reacting to it will definitely bring you a lot of new subscribers. I’ve noticed that phenomenon. Here’s a link to the “Phantom of the opera” duet, the male singer is also tremendous: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp2mhJagq6mCgK8. Thanks again for your great channel!

[@randyarnette7879]

This song was called a 'message song' that E did not like to do. For reasons unknown, he recorded it. Good job he did so.

[@TheMfparker]

Hi Dani, Fabulous as always. Your Elvis impression gets better every week 🥳 ! People have already talked about Mac Davis and the other great songs he wrote for Elvis. He actually gave In The Ghetto to Sammy Davis Jr. first. Sammy listened to it, but said that he didn’t grow up like that and told Mac to give it to Elvis. Sammy loved Elvis!!! Of course The Colonel didn’t want Elvis to do it, but he did it anyway and we are all so thankful he did. How do we get your live show? Went to high school in the 60’s, missed out on computers, but much better at campus protests, things like that.

[@davidfrasier5491]

Dani you have a wonderful way on how you explain that song , your so sweet entirely grand in deed

[@aljordan6352]

You nailed it Dani, THANK YOU.

[@tomholmes735]

This song tells the never-ending circle of poverty!!! Cathy Westmoreland (white lady) sings high notes with the Sweet Inspirations.

[@stuartsimister5042]

Just found your channel and I think its fantastic. I visited Graceland with my wife in 2000 from Manchester England i was 24 at the time and emma was 21 it was amazing staying in memphis.Emma passed away in 2014 in a car accident this was her fave elvis song.x

[@DaniAtkinson]

Thank you, Stuart!! I’m so glad to have you here! I want to go to Graceland soon!!

[@johnrichards1019]

Thanks Dani, great reaction, we appreciate you also

[@DaniAtkinson]

Thank you, John!

[@stephanietipton4324]

Woohoo,this is my first recommended song to be listened to.Now you are only missing Walk a mile in my shoes live.

[@DaniAtkinson]

Hi Stephanie!! So glad I got to one of your requests finally!! ❤️

[@jeffreygriffin4212]

Dani, you gotta check out It’s Over, from aloha in Hawaii. You won’t be sorry!! I love your love of Elvis!!

[@marnernordendal3927]

I love in the Getto, thank you ❤️

[@jackielouise7538]

This song was originally going to be called 'The Vicious Circle'.

[@mexicanfries5336]

The original title was "The Vicious Circle" penned by Mac Davis who also penned "Charro" for Elvis Presley. The Vicious Circle was offered to Sammy Davis Jr. but he turned it down. Elvis Presley agreed to record it without hesitation despite strong opposition from Col. Parker.

[@DaniAtkinson]

That would be a good title also

[@seanfitzpatrick4730]

Fifties and early 60s and from 68 to 70 was definitely Elvis's best time frames when he was at his absolute best in tune with himself where his talents Shinw the most and when his health and vocals was at its best this is a great life performance of the the ghetto live 1970 the 1969 version of the song studio definitely the best number three on the chart 1969 many gifts many talents many voices different levels of charisma Elvis will always be in a class by himself great video great reaction ✌🏼👍🏼✋👍🏼

[@dalem8332]

LOVE this song! It was a # 1 record here in Canada in 1969.♥️🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦

[@DaniAtkinson]

Hi Dale!! I hope you’re doing well! I love it now too!

[@aftpsmith9045]

I wish all you Reaction folks would please listen to IF EVERYDAY WAS LIKE CHRISTMAS. , even if you don’t react to it , I know what I’m talking about, I’ve been a Elvis nut for 50 years !!!

[@keithdean6935]

Hello again, Great job. I really enjoy your reviews. You mentioned the old adage Walk a mile in my shoes, it is also a song from this same performance. It's along the same lines as In The Ghetto, kinda a message song that was needed back then and even more so today. Keep up the good work. May God Bless You and God Bless America!

[@davisonmadhouse]

I’ve watched just about all of the Elvis Reaction videos by various people your Commentary and insight is above and beyond everyone else’s I enjoy all of them but yours are the best you Get It

[@simonsaythis]

Pretty sure Mac Davis wrote this song about a poor friend he knew when he was a small lad and Elvis' deliverance of it was literally award winning, as I Believe he (Elvis) won a Grammy for it in 1970 or 71'? A very powerful song that still applies today.

[@boosuedon]

To say 'humble beginnings' is putting it mildly. His father, Vernon spent some time in jail for passing bad checks to put food on their table. The family stayed strong through the adversity. Elvis knew poverty.

[@DaniAtkinson]

Oh wow- I didn’t know it was that extreme

[@aljordan6352]

@@DaniAtkinson He didn't have any new shoes until he entered HIGH SCHOOL.

[@leahbackman7669]

Great song and as usual great reaction. This song really makes you think about things. Easley the story is more than still relevant today. Not sure how to request (not tech savy) please consider Tom Jones. He was a good friend of Elvis's and one of Elvis's favorite singers. Try "I'll never love again", "Delilah", "she's a lady" thanks. Take care

[@SecretAgent-p8x]

Hi Dani, Have you done 'Wolf Call' by Elvis yet. Such a fun song.

[@Chalkster1]

One of my faves by Elvis Dani 👌

[@debee6343]

Nice reaction as usual.

[@DaniAtkinson]

Thank you so much 😃

[@KevinsHeaven]

Nice breakdown of meaning behind the lyrics. Also you did your homework on this song!

[@DaniAtkinson]

Thank you so much!! It moved me so so much!

[@jbc_8110]

Mac Davis was an incredible song writer

[@samspade4050]

Mac Davis wrote and sang this song and he wrote it about a childhood friend of his

[@FollowerofChrist11]

I tried looking you up on Facebook but couldn't find you. There are quite a few people with the name Dani Atkinson.

[@cnatview]

Mike Rushton.... I think this is her FB page. facebook.com/DaniAtkinsonMusic/

[@DaniAtkinson]

Yes, that is the correct link!

[@FollowerofChrist11]

@@DaniAtkinson I found it. Thank you.

[@kitty911000]

Lisa Marie did a duet with him in this and is even better! You should check it out 😉

[@aljordan6352]

Lisa Marie is a never been and loser.

[@CosmicCompassionQuest]

Dani, any chance you can do one of “after the love has gone” by earth wind and fire, “separate ways” by journey, or “hold the line” by Toto?

[@wa6roy]

5:10 He buys a gun Steals a car Tries to run But he don't get far And his momma cried

[@garyphillips3926]

Mr. Mac Davis wrote this classic. I love Elvis Presly. But, Mac Davis is under rated. A fun Mac Davis song "It's Hard to Be Humble."

[@kevinneal7370]

Kevin Neal I see no one seems to have mentioned this song was written I believe by another artist Mac Davis and his original version is a wonderful listen also. Several artists have covered this song

[@Vartholomeos.]

Nice reaction. He unfortunately dropped it from his live set list after this. Maybe performed it once more in Chicago a couple of years later, although I could be mistaken. Ashame.

[@rogerlowery6549]

Nice reaction Dani! Thanks for your Elvis reactions. Another great recording by Elvis of a song written by songwriter Mac Davis. Elvis picked some great tunes from Mac Davis when all he was being presented with were crap songs. Keep up the great work! In the late sixties, Davis's songwriting talent paid off: he wrote several hits for Elvis Presley, including "In the Ghetto," "Memories," and "Don't Cry Daddy." His 1968 breakout smash for Presley, "A Little Less Conversation," became popular again after appearing in the 2001 film Ocean's 11.

[@DaniAtkinson]

Thank you, Roger! I will get to those!!

[@fatamorrighan]

at the end, the baby being born is his son, so as this man dies, his son is doomed to repeat his father's actions... like he did. horrifically sad!

[@johnf010]

I think you would like the studio version to, which in my opinion tells the story better

[@tapsa412]

🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼

[@chrisdonnelly3577]

As far as suggestions, try Mickey Dolenz and The Monkees...ps...I am not foolin'.

[@lennmacart]

could you review if if i can dream by Elvis from the 68 special it is possibly elvis at his most poignant and the vocal performance is amazing considering it was live and no autotune please check it out

[@2Snails1Shell]

👍☺️✌️

[@delonhinrichs3974]

Do me a favor listen to WE THREE heavens not far away. It was on American got talent they wrote it their mother that died from cancer. They wrote it looking trough their mothers eyes

[@johnreznick3506]

Here is my opinion and let me emphasize opinion because other viewers went crazy for giving my interpretation of a song in one of your previous videos. I think that Elvis showed lots of character for singing this song. It’s apparent the majority in this Las Vegas audience were not from a ghetto background. Additionally, it’s highly likely many affluent people could afford to be in that audience and and likely had disposable money to gamble with in that if not another casino. That being said, it is of my OPINION that Elvis believes that it was a song that needed to be sung, no matter what the circumstances or how it would be received. This tells me a lot about his character That is my humble opinion and no he did not call and tell me. If Dani can give her interpretation, so can I. Peace Out.

[@moonlight-dx3zs]

You are absolutly right, but don't forget that this song was already a huge hit in 1969. So he was singing one of his greatest hits after his 'hollywood time' here. As far as i know he was singing it only in the 1970th season in Vegas, but im not sure about that. But apart from that, he actually didn't have to sing this song at all! I totally agree with your opinion! Btw. we all are here to tell our opinions as well as Dani does! People often forget about that or have problems with other people's opinion. I know that problem, just had a hard discussion about that with a nice 'gentleman'. But that's the reason we are all here, to find out what people are thinking, to hear their opinions about different topic a.s.o. But i made the experience that especially when it comes to Elvis it's very difficult. I'm a huge fan since 40 years, but im not a 'blind' fan. He wasn't a saint and had and made mistakes, but some fans don't want to hear about that or don't (want) believe it. For me your point of view was very interesting! Peace out!

[@johnreznick3506]

Thank you Lisa Mari. I want to share my thoughts and I value respectful exchange of ideas from you and others. Thank you so much and may we continue to enjoy these wonderful reaction videos.

[@larrynapier5003]

Written by Mac Davis

[@brandonio_granger]

Don't edit out anything, keep it raw and straight forward. Trust your gut and don't doubt what your from the heart statements. In other words leave it all in Dani.

[@DaniAtkinson]

Thank you Brandonio, so encouraging!! 😊

[@joemenpalomar8891]

HI DANI, CAN YOU PLEASE REVIEW THE SONG EVEN NOW LIVE VERSION BY BARRY MANILOW

[@marnernordendal3927]

Love that song heard it hundreds of times, what about playing fever please

[@carlgarnett8817]

Yes hello Sunday November XXII 20/20 3 22 p.m. I just listened to a few more your songs again a game today and I realized the number that I clicked what the thumbs up was 666 where he was singing in the black suit in 68 I probably was about 12 years old then that's why I left about 30 minutes from the Toronto City Hall and Maple Leaf Gardens Marnie played good anyhow airplane that song Memories sometimes it's hard to look at him and look at you at the same time and get the reactions so anyhow that's another story but I have another story I know you have parents do not know how old you are I'm guessing you're over 14 and yes I think you know what I'm getting at if you were 14 do you think he would marry Elvis Presley or do you think your parents would allow you to marry Elvis Presley just a thought just a small guess I'm thinking you're around 20 give or take yeah like I say I wonder if your parents would let you marry Elvis Presley and if it did Mary Elvis Presley and I'll head be jumping from one girl to another so just a thought hey be a hard guy acute around but it could probably have just about anything in the world if you did but the only problem is he's always with another woman have a nice day smiley Carl Garnett Toronto Ontario God bless be safe TCB

[@dorisneufeld4356]

Dani You Have A Facebook Account?

[@taylordavis6620]

This is a "circle of life" type lyric. It speaks to the trap that poverty & hopelessness can bring. In the song, when one child (young man) dies tragically, another child is born to repeat the same likely fate. And Elvis had the moral authority to speak about being born into extreme poverty. Young people today see the "Vegas" Elvis, and all the bling and the wealth, and perhaps, feel that he has no moral right to sing lyrics like these. But his earliest home had no electricity, no indoor plumbing. Most of today's poor have at least those things. Elvis didn't.

[@jacqueline23788]

church man

[@josephmastando358]

That was 50 years ago and nothing’s changed in these inner city communities. Maybe they should stop voting Democratic and maybe things will change. Elvis always has a touch of knowing what’s going on and not afraid to attack it.

[@DaniAtkinson]

He was ahead of his time. He wasn’t afraid to stand up for what he thought was right.