MUSICIAN REACTS to Elvis Presley - If I Can Dream

Hey guys! This is my first ever reaction video on my KZbin-Channel. I am reacting to one of my favorite songs - If I Can Dream by Elvis Presley. Hope you like it.
Check out my other videos and subscribe to my channel for more reaction & music-related videos. Thank you so much! Cheers, John Gibson
www.johnny-gibson.com
October 6, 2019:
God bless the five victims of the tragic shooting in Kitzbühel (Austria) this morning.
In Gedenken an die fünf Opfer des tragischen Attentates in Kitzbühel am heutigen Morgen.
~ If I can dream of a better land where all my brothers walk hand in hand... ~

[@shepherd19551]

Mathis is s great song . Only the greatest singer could do this song Justice. Elvis pours his heart out . This song still holds true to today .

[@anngemoll6088]

Song was written for ELVIS, for 68 tv special. Special still in memories...

[@marialazcano5619]

It is the greatest most heartfelt performance ever. Unbelievable!!

[@sharondunbar254]

there are no words to describe Elvis singing this song,,all I can think of is Heavenly

[@terryfarrar451]

Been a ELVIS fan since 1956 and this song would have to be my all time favourite .In 1995 got to fly from Australia to Memphis to visit Graceland and pay my respects at his final resting place , he was one of a kind and the likes we will never see again .R.I.P. ELVIS .

[@johngibsonmusic]

Wow this is awesome! Thanks for your comment.

[@terryfarrar451]

@@johngibsonmusic love your show John , very refreshing and such a nice guy .Cheers.

[@ericceulemans7851]

Elvis still the king ....from big !!! Fan from belgium 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Katzenhase]

Elvis was the greatest frontman ever. Nobody had/has his voice, charisma and showmanship. To this day he´s "The King".

[@johngibsonmusic]

Definitely! He will always be the greatest.

[@patrickdevries6267]

+nico merker EXACTLY!!! Also the only singer who could sing everything, rock, ballads, country, blues, gospel, soul even opera, and also the only singer who had hits in every musical style, also the only entertainer whose concert were always completely sold out. I have seen him 5 times in concert when I was a kid and believe me they were unbelievable, nobody can do what he did.

[@johngibsonmusic]

Patrick de Vries Wow you’ve seen him live in concert 5 times? This is awesome.

[@jezstevenson2798]

@@patrickdevries6267 What a privilege. To see the greatest entertainer ever live, not once but 5 times. Wow, I tip my hat to you sir.......I'm not jealous 🤔

[@rebeccarobbins3972]

I'm jealous. I never got to see him once let alone 5 times. Way to go!!!!!

[@paulinetaylor2812]

One of the greatest stage appearances of all times for my boy and he deffo took it home in style, sleep well my super nova.

[@margaritaolmeda2133]

This song put Elvis at the very top and nobody can sang this song better then the one and only Elvis 🙂

[@markhooren5530]

Just a brilliantly sung song that was inspired by that famous Martin Luther King speech ( I Have a Dream). This single vocal performance must stand out as one of greatest ever recorded. Elvis ...in my opinion is probably the best singer ever put on a stage and that's why he was called The King.

[@vickielkhoury7010]

This song "If l Can Dream" by Elvis Presley is so very touching and such a powerful and an emotional song. Elvis sings it brillantly and puts so much emotion and feeling into this song. What an amazing performance sung by the Greatest Singer and performer on Earth, Mr Elvis Presley!!! Outstanding, RIP to the King of Rock and Roll.👍😊🙏❤🎵🎶🎸🎶

[@anjakrames5705]

Absolutely the greatest of all time❤🙏

[@marilynmosley1564]

Beautiful, Always & Forever, the one & only “ Elvis “ .!!

[@jaredhowe2847]

Nobody sang with more Passion & Feeling than Elvis.

[@johngibsonmusic]

Jared Howe I agree!

[@momir6194]

This brilliant song was more than 50 years ahead of time. Every word is from the heart.

[@beckyclutter7124]

Never heard anyone sing this song with so much passion. I saw him in concert in 1974. Will never forget the air seemed to change in the hall when he came out! Gave me chills!!

[@johngibsonmusic]

Becky Clutter Wow that’s so awesome! Thank you for sharing this story.

[@shawneedalegrimm9728]

I can only imagine the heaviness in the air with just his presence. And then, he sings! Ha! Lucky you Becky. I missed my chance and have never forgivenn myself.

[@sandrahernandez569]

I Always hear that! That his energy is felt as soon as he enters a room!

[@DSP6877]

When Elvis heard this song he on stage he was having a problem with it. The man that helped Elvis with the 68 Special. Everyone had left by now, HE went up to talk to Elvis he said this is a big song. They kept talking trying to figure it out the guy said this is an emotional song.. Let's turn the lights down get comfortable let's do this.He turned the music on it played Elvis talked his self into this. The lights were so dark. Elvis curled his self up in a fetal position. Elvis sung that song like a pro. I love that Elvis never run from a challenge.He turned the lights on and Elvis was on the floor.. Much Respect too Elvis . The World still Loves Him. ♥👑👑♥

[@cut1986]

This could quite possibly be the greatest single performance ever!

[@johngibsonmusic]

cut1986 I agree!

[@shelleyvanlaere7649]

I second that but all his performance were great

[@68greenhornet]

Like Elvis, this performance is timeless!

[@tonyhogan9142]

cut1986 absolutely

[@jefferyforeman3777]

It is in my book

[@raulcarvalho6096]

Elvis, forever.

[@asherasspirit7727]

God was showing off when he created Elvis! 🔥

[@sherylbenkosky5358]

"No one comes close to this " is exactly right. He was the best.

[@elvismanrocks]

I would say this is one of Elvis Presley most powerful song with a powerful message to the world and to all races.

[@ireneduke5022]

Fortunately, the race baiters left Elvis alone. Probably bc they knew the back lash they would've received from millions of his fans.

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

@@ireneduke5022 "the race baiters left Elvis alone" Nope. (I'm talking about actual race baiters.)

[@sherryarflin726]

Elvis recorded this after the death of Martin Luther King. Just amazing

[@wangovogiatzis8676]

Es gab, es gibt und es wird nur einen König der Stimmen und der Gefühlen geben ELVIS! !!

[@johngibsonmusic]

So ist es!

[@sherroncunningham7845]

John I happen to love every song Elvis Presley ever did

[@sandramiller8701]

I believe Elvis Presley dream was to make a big difference to a lost a dieing world a bring happiness to everyone. That why he has so much stress on him he was always spending his time energy trying to make people happy.

[@ahshagrace7632]

I think he succeeded during the time he was with us.

[@yolyflores4179]

The best singer of all times!

[@justdea5757]

HIS VOICE BURNS TO YOUR SOUL!!! TY!

[@nancypilcher5948]

Elvis at his best

[@sabinekoch6208]

You are right John. Elvis is the greatest singer of all times ❤❤❤😋😋😋

[@johngibsonmusic]

❤️🙏😊

[@caricaturesbytonym]

They broke the mould with Elvis. Inspirational giant of a singer and entertainer.

[@johngardner5658]

The greatest entertainer to ever walk, and sing, on God's green earth!

[@magicbus63]

The 68 comeback special was totally awesome!

[@carolcliff5150]

Glad to hear confirmation of my idea that Elvis' vocal dynamics is one of the things that sets him apart, along with the beautiful tones of his voice, and of course his spirit, soul and energy, all of which make his performances downright inspiring.

[@patrickvandewalle7995]

Elvis did that song for Martin luther king, Colenel Parker wanted Elvis did a Christmas Special but Elvis wanted to do something else, i am a Elvis Fan whole my life and there will never be another elvis

[@nancypilcher5948]

A live performance he did. Agree no one comes close to Elvis.

[@debee6343]

No auto tune. The GOAT

[@johngibsonmusic]

Deborah Troyan Yes! Love it.

[@christinebmorel5853]

That's live.hi John,god bless you ❤🙏 amen.

[@juliebarrows8149]

Best song he ever did!

[@sandramiller8701]

This is the way I believe he was feeling 💯

[@stevehalling816]

When we lost this great man a light went out in the world which since has felt like a much darker place

[@shawneedalegrimm9728]

I definitely agree with you Steve. Well said.

[@carmenvallone9484]

I am still broken hearted and always will be at his early passing. A wonderful man,great humanitarian, so generous and the greatest most passionate entertainer that ever graced a stage! RIP KING ELVIS!

[@sandramiller8701]

Elvis presley made you feel his music a lyrics.

[@richardmoore8224]

Elvis sings this song from his heart and deep down in his soul! One of, if not my favorite songs and performances of his!

[@no-oneman.4140]

No one ever looked this good. No one , before or since, has ever sounded this good. To look as good as you could sing is unfathomable.

[@chrisguy1790]

John Lennon said before elvis there was nothing I'll say after elvis there's been nothing, elvis the GOAT

[@bobbieoconnell1960]

Elvis had great courage to sing If I Can Dream back then & sing it with such passion, he really meant every word , thank you John 🌹🇨🇮

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thanks Bobbie!!

[@dougdickason]

This was the only time Elvis performed this song! Because it was about MLK, he honored him by leaving this as his tribute to him.

[@beverlysanders4209]

Best performance ever. You can feel his passion

[@MS-wb5mf]

I love your analogy, it's like someone who never studied medicine getting up one morning and curing cancer.

[@64samsky]

Simply the greatest

[@susans4065]

What can I a say just a hot individual in every aspect. Will never be replaced

[@maritzavenegas4019]

This song just blew me away back when it first premiered on NBC. The message is just as meaningful today as it was when first aired on TV. Elvis continues to be the greatest entertainer the world ever had.

[@patrickdevries6267]

For me is Elvis the most versatile singer ever, rock, ballads, blues, country, soul, even opera. That's unique! Elvis voice could attract you and force you to listen and make you float away and sway, even in his concerts. In concert after the song he throw then also a scarf in the audience and eveybody screamed! Amazing!!!

[@johngibsonmusic]

Yes! There will never be another! Thanks for watching and for this great comment 😊

[@arleneelvisgirl4451]

I was just thinking the exact same thing. Probably the best performance ever!!!!

[@TheGoldbaxter]

He totally throws himself into this song, it gives me chills!

[@cindybrockman100]

Elvis put all He had in His music, he was a natural, singer, performer, He had unbelievable range & energy, He will always be The King!!!

[@catherinepage2676]

You can see he puts his heart and soul into every word of this song. Stunning performance. If anything was worthy of a Grammy this is it, but I guess they found something better in 1968...

[@danielwatson3273]

Love the emotion of both Elvis's voice and John's reaction, you can't fake it, that's why it resonates and pulls at your heart.

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you very much ,🙏😊

[@americanstreet8704]

Best voice ever and the most beautiful man ever

[@johngibsonmusic]

Definitely. Thanks for watching!

[@GoldAndSilver988]

I've always said that this was, and still is, the greatest performance of any song by anybody, at any time, anywhere. End of discussion.

[@ratsy444]

So who would try to cover that song after Elvis sang it? NOBODY.

[@elvismanrocks]

That's very true! No one has ever tried.

[@teresag7689]

Celine dion did the duet with Elvis's hologram ... and I didn't like it

[@dunnbrooks68]

Barry Manilow did a cover of this song on the tonight show many years ago.

[@ireneduke5022]

@@dunnbrooks68from your opinion, did he do it better? Just curious.

[@dunnbrooks68]

Irene Duke No one could come close to Elvis singing this song.

[@monalisahezemans6252]

There is nobody like Elvis ❤ I love this guy ❤Again Thank you very much 👍🏻🙋🏻‍♀️😘lots of love from the Netherlands

[@pamfrank3962]

Spectacular . ...just Fabulous

[@shirleycarr5387]

Your right .no one comes close to elvis he is the whole package.no one like him or ever will be .

[@johngibsonmusic]

shirley carr Exactly! Thanks for watching.

[@charlesnelson7781]

This song should be seen now all-round the world now.

[@Jeri_C11]

It just reaches into your soul until you feel his passion and his emotions become yours. Unbelievably beautiful voice. Such a God gifted talented man. ❤️🕺🏻🕺🏻🎸

[@johngibsonmusic]

Absolutely!

[@andrewellis777]

68 come back special,unbelievable,will never be anyone coming close to how good he was ever

[@frankruano298]

ELVIS THE KING OF MUSIC, THE BEST SINGER AND ARTIST ALL TIMES

[@rebeccarobbins3972]

Elvis will always be the best.He was, is, and will always be the best.He was the total package. Looks, voice, and charisma. RIP our dear sweet Elvis until we meet in heaven one glorious day.😊😊 Until then we'll keep you in our hearts.

[@lazybsbabies594]

My Dad always said “it don’t cost anything to dream”

[@johngibsonmusic]

Yes!

[@paulinetaylor2812]

This is the song that everyone should have listened to but sadly no one did

[@kimberlystankiewicz2529]

This song makes me cry. I remember watching this when I was 5yrs. old during the 68 special on tv.

[@dalem8332]

I LOVE this song! Brings tears to my eyes every time l hear it! Elvis was simply THE BEST. He sang this from the heart! So much emotion! Moves me! 😎🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦

[@ireneduke5022]

I loved Elvis white outfit... Fit him like a glove. If Elvis hadn't had to hold the microphone, he may have lifted off the stage. Just phenomenal how his spirit felt his singing. We miss the king of music.😢😐

[@SK-rr8op]

This my favorite Elvis song since 1982..... This is pure talent and charisma. And as you said...every time hearing this feels like the first time.. I wish people who think Elvis was that rocker in 50`s , check this out...

[@johngibsonmusic]

S K Couldn’t agree more! A song with a lot of soul in it.

[@susans4065]

I love Elvis. I cried like a baby when he died

[@jetsteeltherealdeal7827]

This performance should be considered one of the best all time in the history of music...it don't get near enough credit as it deserves...it's a total shame younger people nowadays have no clue about this man named Elvis Presley and the many many many many talents and gifts he possessed

[@johngibsonmusic]

JETSTEEL TheRealDeal Yes definitely!Couldn‘t agree more with you. Thanks for watching!

[@dabdella1460]

We are pulling them in one song at a time They hear, they stay. Dd

[@helenmalina799]

One of my favorites,so much meaning...I hope that our dreams come true and one day we will all walk hand in hand....Elvis Forever

[@helenmalina799]

Loved your reaction,you are so right

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you so much!

[@helenmalina799]

@@johngibsonmusic Your welcome

[@chloedancer1965]

Elvis is my favorite, I listen to him everyday. I was 11 when he died and was devastated, I was suppose to have seen him in HartfordCT on Aug 21, 1977, I still have my ticket. To say he was the best is an understatement... There will never be anyone like him.. he had it ALL.

[@johngibsonmusic]

Wow that‘s awesome! I agree, there will never be another like him. Thanks for the comment!

[@janinefarris2748]

Check out 1973 Steamroller Blues that was fabulous fabulous I appreciate someone at your age liking Elvis I will request more and get people to subscribe to your Channel

[@janinefarris2748]

I read the comment many comments but Chloe comment really impress me she was 11 when he died that's pretty young she must have really got to know Elvis through his movies and her parents thanks to her parents because it's a cultural in enrichment I was born in 1952 I was little and I remember watching the teenagers go crazy over him. And I would like to share a little story with Khloe and whoever is interested. I really cannot remember how old I was my memories little Misty however I was pretty young and I had a little plastic record player which could play 45 it was blue and cream color and I remember my dad had a jukebox Box Vending Company in the south. And sometimes he would bring home extra records that were not put in those jukeboxes the various nightclubs. He handed me one and I put it on my little plastic record player and at this point I have never heard of Elvis Presley the title of the song was Love Me Tender and after I heard it I remembered it engendered a sense of romance in me all the way to my soul. Up until that point I have only known the love of parents but this night it was like an introduction to a different kind of love a sense of romance in my heart and in my soul and this 41 never left me. I went and I told my dad about this song. And I remember him saying oh my God you too. So I asked him what do you mean and he said this is Elvis Presley A New Sensation is the music industry. However I felt like I discovered Elvis first because I did not that he he was famous all I knew is I love this voice and his essence reached and touched me in such a unique way and this touch never left me

[@ahshagrace7632]

Beautiful memory@@janinefarris2748

[@ledamarialastrico7033]

There could not be a more complete artist!!!!!!!!

[@MotivatingInspiration]

This song, "If I can dream" was Elvis' deeply felt and cry out in response to The assassination of Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr. in Memphis, as well as that of U.S. Senator Robert Kennedy, affected Elvis Presley deeply. These feelings led Elvis to give one of the most passionate performances of his career.The song contains direct quotes from MLK and was recorded just 17 days after Kennedy's assassination.

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thanks for the comment! One of the greatest songs ever recorded

[@shawneedalegrimm9728]

Thanks for that information. Didn't know it was just those few days after Kennedy's assassination.

[@TiptronicSS]

"Always feels like first time" when listening to this. I don't know what magic it is, but it's the same for me. It's so heartfelt, it's like an outer body experience while he is he is giving his soul to his performance. I used to listen to some of his classics, but these live performance songs are making me rediscover him.

[@heleneberckmans948]

FANTASTIC he will Always be the greatest.

[@rosetaylor8771]

You can feel the passion!! Elvis the GOAT!!❤❤

[@laurabexley9114]

THE KING FOR A REASON. MISSISSIPPI ELVIS JUNKIE LB I

[@Derrick1762]

One of my favorites. Nobody can make you feel the emotions of a song like the one only Elvis Presley

[@michaelgolliher888]

You can hear where he shredded his voice on that song

[@bryanstock281]

13 year old in 2020: Dad, what do I have to do to become the greatest singer of all time? Dad: It’s a 5 step process, step one is topping Elvis. Step two is.....

[@priscillap7135]

Elvis was always gorgeous 💕💕💕

[@susyq810]

So much passion. ...he had a way of taking us with him on whatever musical journey he was on throughout his career. ..and of course his fans followed him anywhere he went on that journey. ...Elvis thought he would be forgotten. ....he is IMPOSSIBLE to forget..

[@johngibsonmusic]

Lynn Budge I agree! He is impossible to forget. Thanks for watching.

[@WayneLeng]

Oh, WOW!!! He always had it!

[@Marilynhon]

Elvis had it all as a performer..the voice, the looks, stage presents..women wanted him & men wanted to be him. Gone way too soon. He will live on as a young Elvis

[@sandramiller8701]

Elvis Presley had some messages in this song. He sung w so much love heart a soul.

[@031767sc]

its crazy but he never took lessons or studied music or anything he simply could do it...got up one day walked onstage and just did it and was the best at it

[@petehanuszak4318]

Your Right John. 1 of the Greatest Song Ever Performed. Elvis. No one. But No One can Sing this like Him. So Much Feeling. I can go on and on. I Don’t Think any one can Touch this Performance. This will Go Down in History as 1 of the Greatest Songs of all Times. PURE GOLD. Again Thanks.

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you Pete!

[@davidharrison1523]

Oh yes, this is one of Elvis’ best songs, in my opinion, written as his tribute to Martin Luther King, after his senseless assassination in 1968. Elvis was very upset over the death of MLK. This song shows off Elvis’ vocal range to perfection, & that rasp in his voice is pure magic. Thank you for a great Reaction.

[@heidibrinkley4865]

Anything by Elvis, I'm watching.

[@johngibsonmusic]

Heidi Brinkley That’s great!

[@ireneduke5022]

Ditto

[@ahshagrace7632]

ditto too

[@NYCgirl927]

Incomparable. Period, the end, no better.

[@elvismark6816]

thanks a lot Mister gets and I really appreciate that man you got a True Heart of Gold I appreciate that that just made my day brother rock and roll baby this is Elvis TCB third son of Elvis Presley Elvis Presley International Graceland let's party

[@marialazcano5619]

Speechless after hearing and seeing him feel the words so profoundly. The voice is off the charts. Thank you for the video. Moves one to tears.

[@johngibsonmusic]

😊🙏

[@susans4065]

Never get tired of listening and watching this great man the voice the legend. Nobody will ever replace Elvis , truly an original, awesome voice powerful voice with tons of charisma

[@charliekline3975]

He sang this song at the end of the 68 special because he had heard Bobby Kennedy and M.L.K got shoot