MUSICIAN REACTS to - Elvis Presley "Never Been To Spain" (Live 1972)

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[@donaldperrotta8514]

Elvis was absolutely the best .. and he surrounded himself around the best musicians of the day …..!!!!!

[@CooManTunes]

Elvis and his musicians created a sound, like no other. Unmatched greatness.

[@brunellaserpi165]

Io non conosco l'inglese pero',dico lo stesso il mio pensiero,,,,,,evviva the King'',,,,,,elvisssssss

[@cathysmith2941]

Another great song by elvis. Love the way he sings this...

[@rong805]

Ya Elvis DEFINITELY knew what sound he wanted and he was a BIG sound kinda guy. He was THEE biggest star in the world and wanted his show to reflect that. He had the best musicians, back up singers and orchestra money could buy at the time.

[@marceldagenais1893]

Hoyt Axton wrote this .

[@reginaangerame2168]

The bass line is amazing

[@marlon-jl4ge]

Powerfull voice, he could sing anything

[@SheenaRea]

Yes!! He can really belt it out! ❤💥

[@drumlover1687]

A gift from God! Uncopyable and Irreplaceable! The total package.

[@depper]

And to think with all that talent around him its ELVIS arranging everything. Producing everything. Everything done in advance. He didn't write but he did EVERYTHING ELSE. Once he sets everything up... they PLAY onstage. And they were among the world's greatest at each instrument. They were SO TIGHT.

[@rodrigodeangelis5664]

I'm confused now but maybe you're right

[@willekevandijken3930]

Nobody can sing like like Elvis

[@stellah392]

Hey John, this was filmed in San Antonio,TX. My dearly departed parents and my older brother were at this concert. I unfortunately was only 2 yrs old at the time 😭. Every time I watch this it makes me happy. My parents were the reason I became a huge Elvis fan ❤️

[@johngibsonmusic]

Wow that's amazing Stella! ❤️ Great memories.

[@ksalik2]

Hey Stella, is that true? I live in SA, do you happen to recall the venue?

[@stellah392]

@@ksalik2 Yes, it was April 18th 1972 at the Hemisfare Arena, now known as the Henry B Gonzalez Convention center downtown.

[@Patriot751]

One of the more underrated songs Elvis played along with "Funny How Times Slip Away". These musicians were absolutely amazing and I think Elvis knew they were unique, he appreciated them too.

[@PauloPereira-jj4jv]

Both were not underrated, but well known songs from other artists...

[@nigelbiglari4552]

Both were not underrated however Elvis interpreted and sang those songs much better with his unique backup singers great performance

[@debbiemccain5850]

There will never be another Elvis...and his band was insane!!🎶🎸🎵🎤

[@theresa6955]

John, there is no singer in the world today or, in my opinion, ever who will sing as good or even close to Elvis. He should have won so many grammys for so many of his records. The only reason he didn't receive more was plain old jealousy. He is the King, and he will always be the King. Thanks for your videos and your appreciation of the Greatest singer ever, Elvis Presley.

[@ritawhite4804]

He draws you in and just plays with your brain the changes in his voice and those amazing drums 🥁 and the rest of the musicians as for the backing singers well there aren't enough words to describe them.

[@maximusextreme3725]

Personally I think Elvis was at his prime from 68 to mid 70's. This song is so powerful with his voice!

[@knowglobal-Redwoman]

Elvis was the arranger of this great team he put up. He is the conducter of a musical team he invented!!! and paid!! Elvis the arranger!!!!!his idea gospel , blues, rock, clasic in one performance!!!no one ever did before.

[@joeblack8915]

Written by Hoyt Axton, whose mother, Mae Boren Axton, wrote the Elvis hit 'Heartbreak Hotel'.

[@ethnamccallion1959]

Brilliant performance 👏 👌 xxx ❤

[@inescece4707]

I love everything about this song ! Everyone was amazing ! The king !❤

[@ronaldholmes8525]

If you're going to be WITH the best , you've got to perform the best also...Elvis inspired his band and they gave him their VERY best....And the whole thing was simply AMAZING !

[@brave0830]

Elvis and his band kick ass in this song. Great musicians ♥️

[@sandralybrand9425]

They said his concert at Madison Swuare Garden was one of his best on tour! The rolling Stone said he was like a prince from another planet. They really weren't expecting it because he'd been gone from the scene for 10 years and everyone was blown away! His suits weighs about 30 # and his cape about the same! That's amazing because he was still pretty slim then. The guy that made his jumpsuits said they had to put most of the stones in the around the chest and shoulder area for him to carry the weight better. I noticed in his rehearsals he wore weight around his ankles and wrists to get used to the weights. That made it easier for him to move more freely because he'd gotten used to the extra weight. If you watch rehearsal at the International hotel in aug 1970 you can see him wearing the weights.

[@ronniepierce6560]

And they said Elvis was just a fad,..... We are almost 70 years into this fad.

[@davemarsh65]

Everybody is brilliant and the sound is phenomenal and elvis brings it all together

[@maggieshome]

Love this version it's like Elvis got anger in his voice. Like your breakdown of all the instruments brilliant

[@stephanePerras69]

Elvis sing effortless it's crazy!

[@thadcraft6415]

So good it gives me GOOSEBUMPS... HE'S THE KING. So much feeling in this song.

[@vintvarner16]

Elvis never did a studio version unless you count rehearsals, this is one of his songs never recorded in studio. Honestly it wouldn't be the same, this is definitely a Elvis concert song, I don't think it would have the same feel in studio. TCB band kicks butt again!! This is the band at its tightest in 72

[@thepuma2012]

In my opinion Elvis sung live in the studio - it would have sounded great if he recorded this song in studio

[@johngibsonmusic]

Didn't know that! Must have heard a different live version then. Thank you!

[@TheElvisSpirit]

@@johngibsonmusic You probably are familiar with the version from Elvis as recorded at madison square garden. That was the actual first released version of this song.

[@johntynio3416]

Yes, Elvis sang that in New York City at Madison Square Garden where he sold out an unheard of at that time, 4 Shows! Thanks John.

[@johngibsonmusic]

😊🙏

[@drumlover1687]

The one of one, THE KING!!

[@marinatomassi2671]

Il RE la perfezione fatta uomo e voce. Grazie john

[@aytenturkmen6736]

Pure, clean, flawless sound.. That's great.. 👌👌👌👌🤴🤴🤴😍❤️💋💐

[@Jeri_C11]

Never saw this and I thought I’ve seen every Elvis video. He’s one of a kind. Thanks John so much. 🎸🕺🏻🕺🏻🎤👏👏👏

[@thepuma2012]

well, then you completely missed the 1972 docufilm Elvis On Tour which shows elvis going on stage in different cities and with some rehearsals

[@Jeri_C11]

@@thepuma2012 no, I did watch that many many yrs ago but don’t remember this. But thanks for letting me know so I can check it out.

[@johngibsonmusic]

😊🙏

[@PauloPereira-jj4jv]

How could you never had see this? That's Elvis On Tour, his last movie...

[@Jeri_C11]

@@PauloPereira-jj4jv see my reply about to thepuma2012. 🙏🏼❤️

[@winniethepoohandeeyore2]

KING!

[@lynncunningham829]

I love it I'm a big Elvis fan John I became an Elvis fan when I was a kid believe it or not at 8 years old my grandmother got me into him she asked me what I want to watch and I said I don't know what's on TV and she said it was Presley and that was the first time I heard his name and I said who's Elvis Presley and she said he sings I said okay what's he in and she said girls girls girls I don't know why but the first thing hit my mind was one of those romantic movies I must have missed part of the beginning because when I started watching the movie he was sitting on the boat snapping his fingers and that was it I instantly became an Elvis fan and have been ever since and I'm proud to say I'm 62 and I'm still an Elvis fan you take care and God bless and I love your reactions and I love your channel

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you very much!! 😊🙏

[@ethandrood]

Elvis made it look easy. Like you could do it. Keith Richard

[@stege9979]

There is never a 70's Elvis song that hasn't got a marvelous bass line. Jerry Scheff my man. The whole TCB Band is fantastic of course, but Jerry is always so cool in the background, delivering his masterful stuff. And it shows how much Elvis loves him. There's no lack of bass solos etc in their repertoire.

[@johngibsonmusic]

Yes!

[@juancarloscabreramenendez7628]

I've never been to Graceland... Greetings from Spain.

[@monalisahezemans6252]

Ohh... then its time too go too graceland ..it's fantastic there....💝

[@shjssjjs7015]

اعظم فنان على مر العصور لم ولن يتكرر الملك بدون منازع

[@shirleysanchez1892]

❤ 🎶 "Absolutely Fabulous 💃 ; Beloved Elvis Presley 💘 an Extraordinary Voice 🎶 and Persona like No other's.. Magnificence 🏆 ln Abundance. Thanks for Sharing Love 💘 and Enjoy a Fabulous 🌴 Day..". 🎶 ❤

[@delorespetree3243]

Energetic song

[@user-sn9sl5kb9s]

Elvis fantástic sensacional...❤

[@ellensalvatore7235]

You're right - every single person on that stage was amazing and then Elvis on top of it. Would never have picked up on that tambourine beat if you didn't point it out. Great reaction!

[@johngibsonmusic]

😊🙏

[@julielariviere6421]

As always very relevant comments from this 1972 video. On Wednesday, Martin Fontaine, performed almost his 2000 performance in Montreal, pretending that Elvis went in Montreal in 1972, I was a great show! So important to keep the memory of Elvis alive ...

[@larsolofgustafsson]

That was a great performance a great great song ❤❤❤

[@MICKEY4356]

Great singer great band and great songs. ❤

[@claudio6164]

There's no equal and no resemblance, Elvis forever

[@paulinetaylor2812]

This is a wonderful track, the way he uses that fantastic voice making it go and is magic, by the way John I think you are a killer guitarist, seen you a few times on video and love listening to you, just thought You might like to know and I bet I am only one of thousands

[@shanejohnson4337]

He could sing the phone book he was that good 👏👏👏👏

[@robindehlinger4698]

Love Three Dog Night’s version but nothing comes close to Elvis! Incredible voice and the band-sublime!

[@bryancooper2247]

This song is just there

[@Wildlife_SA.]

Great song, love Elvis' sultry voice and then the powerful execution... Thanks John. Great reaction. ⚡🎸

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you! ❤️

[@drumlover1687]

The one of one! The King!!

[@cards1985]

KING

[@libertyc4486]

Thank you for a treat listening to Elvis the king.❤❤

[@davidhallsted695]

Good reaction and the way you explained the different sounds coming from voices the orchestra and the greatest of these is the king himself. Thank you for expounding.

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you!

[@shanejohnson4337]

Astonishing 👏👏👏👏👏

[@user-zm5ih1gg3p]

He is in heaven now.

[@karentranter7806]

Hi John, I'm so glad you got it posted again. Love your reaction and love the song. Elvis is perfect 👌 xxx 💝 🤗

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you Karen 🙏😊❤️

[@kellyfindley1485]

This was early in the 70s touring Elvis was having fun....

[@nativepapi6818]

There will never be another like him.

[@willgaines5651]

Fantastic performance and a great reaction. Your familiarity with Elvis and his supporting group does great tribute

[@shanejohnson4337]

Astonishing..his band and bking singers were astonishing too ... unreal guy 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@wallflowerj6013]

Just love you John Gibson!! I enjoy you!

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you!!

[@wayney1960]

Three Dog Night Song but Elvis nails it great performance amazing

[@helenludlow2331]

love this song by Elvis and especially him singing it live 💗💗

[@lindamena4505]

Elvis and all musicians and singers at their BEST.

[@dorothykelley1881]

Thank you for sharing, had never heard this one...Good critique as usual...

[@vonnietorraville1058]

If this isn’t love by Elvis ❤❤.Vonnie ❤❤❤

[@brunellaserpi165]

Elvis immensooooooooooooo

[@reginaangerame2168]

I really like this!

[@carolbartee127]

Yeah John amazing no one can touch Elvis such anticipation good job great song thanks😎💯❤️

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you! ❤️

[@juventus4214]

I like the trompets alot,it gives a special dimention to the music.

[@shjssjjs7015]

The King The best The only - - - The magic

[@bettybryans9200]

You enjoy watching/listening to his performances, unbelievable to attend one in real time. Awsome, fabulous doesn't begin to describe the excitement. Thrill of a lifetime.!!!!!!!

[@7tylerdurden773]

Elvis the king

[@u.s.veteranandpatriot7511]

hard to believe that 4 yrs after this preformance , Elvis would be gone

[@adrianamariadasilvafreitas3277]

Amo essa música!

[@marciachaves8129]

Eu também!

[@brentstevenson1484]

one of my favs who the hell else could have a 30 piece orchestra back up band back up singers put it all together and make it work he was AMAZING beeen in hospital most of aug hope i didnt miss too much John

[@johngibsonmusic]

Hey Brent! Glad you are back. Hope you are doing better. You didn't miss too much 👍

[@barbaraholland1785]

wow John absolutely fantastic beautiful song elvis really sings his heart out he could sing anything loved this ♥️🎶🕺such a great beat wow 👌 thanks John great performance from the king elvis just awesome song 🎵 loved it so much ❤ 👏 🎸🎤🎶👑much love ❤ and take care from Barbara UK 🇬🇧 ❤ 🙏👍❤🎶

[@karentranter7806]

Hi Barbara, So glad you got to see it. Fantastic!!! Xxx 💝

[@barbaraholland1785]

@@karentranter7806 thanks Karen thought it was fantastic love elvis music 🎶 John really dose like elvis himself thanks Karen have a nice weekend Barbara 👍🎶🕺🌹❤🌸

[@johngibsonmusic]

😊❤️🙏 Take care Barbara!

[@olskool3967]

i personally know a little old Mexican man who played the sax in a lot of Elvis shows. to look at him you would never guess,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@uweschrade5246]

John, you choose another gem! This is, like so many other Elvis-Songs, sadly not well knowed.. but as you mentioned: the arrangement is just perfect, the back up singers did a great job and Elvis voice is impecable (the recording is from the 1972 San Antone concert..) Thanks again for showing another true gem !! Take care

[@johngibsonmusic]

Absolutely Uwe! Have a great day 😊👍

[@patriciamiller8342]

Love this too

[@ledamarialastrico7033]

Absolutely Magnificent!!!!!!!

[@johndavidson5228]

Keep up the good work!

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you!!

[@Judy0910]

One song of Elvis to listen to is "Wonderful World." He sang it in a movie in 1968. You want be disappointed.

[@johngibsonmusic]

Will check it out!

[@elvis78ale]

I love this song ❤️

[@pinomissalino]

Great reaction John. Elvis never recorded this song in the studio. Live only. Good stuff. This was taken from his documentary film Elvis On Tour filmed in 1972.

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you!

[@alameas6358]

Hi John, ich habe den Song lange nicht gehört, aber er weckt immer schöne Erinnerungen. Ich habe etwa 3 Jahre in meinen 20igern in Spanien gelebt und meine erste grosse Liebe ( einen Franzosen) dort kennengelernt. ❤️ Eine Deutsche und ein Franzose finden sich in Spanien .....war eine tolle Zeit! Er singt es fantastisch mit seiner Powervoice. Und mit einem Augenzwinkern....."ich war nie im Himmel, dafür aber in Oklahoma" lol! Ich glaube Kathy Westmoreland spielt das Tambourine. Danke dafür das du dieses nicht so bekannte Stück gespielt hast! Liebe Grüße nach München und ein schönes, wieder einmal warmes Wochenende! Alamea ☀️

[@johngibsonmusic]

Sehr schöne Geschichte Alamea! Vielen Dank für den Kommentar. Vielen Grüße zurück nach NRW. Es stehen wieder sehr heiße Tage an 🥵 😊

[@sherleenoldacre7613]

Love your videos. Could you please react to Elvis singing The Green Green Grass of Home. I have never heard another song so filled with emotion. If you haven't heard it I know it will blow you away. Thank you

[@johngibsonmusic]

I will check it out! Thank you very much.

[@Heidi51616]

Love it.

[@RobertNorthrop]

I don't know to what level Elvis did the musical arrangements, but I do know from videos and documentaries that he was deeply involved. The band was incredible but of course it all perfectly framed the enormous talent of Elvis. I can't help but watch this video and feel bittersweet. He still physically looks and sounds great. But I believe the seeds for his premature demise were already germinating. The grueling concert schedule, the depression over the end of his marriage, and the pills, not to mention unresolved issues from his youth all would soon start to catch up with him somewhere during this two year 72-73 period.

[@Elvista]

EP was getting frustrated with career and life, his multiple illnesses and extreme work schedule causing havoc....but his marriage ending had nothing to do with his feeling down. Part of his loneliness and despondency was because he missed having his beloved daughter with him(and his late beloved mother, of course).

[@nigelbiglari4552]

Powerful emotion & voice, it is amazing from Elvis to sweet inspirations and of course JD Sumner and stamps. JD had a great loud bass voice, it should be said Elvis and JD Sumner had a great understanding & rapport since Elvis was a young teenager he used to go to JD Sumner and Blackwood brothers concert to listen to their music. Elvis forever🎶🎵🎶🎵🎸🎹🎸🎹🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@yambo59]

The live version from the worldwide satellite broadcast of Aloha Hawaii concert is EVEN BETTER with better sound and Elvis voice is even better

[@Snorkebogan]

Super John🎸

[@johngibsonmusic]

😊🙏 🎸

[@williamronneywilliams2639]

Another brilliant reaction by you, stay safe also till next time

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@dancer4560]

HEARD IT FROM WAYLON- CAN'T BELIEVE I NEVER HEARD THIS SONG BEFORE. WAYLON kills it also.

[@erlindamartinez8521]

Nice reaction John. 💕💕💕💕

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you! ❤️

[@ethnamccallion1959]

Hi John 👋 wow love love the song 🎵 thanks John xxx take care stay safe 🙏 ❤

[@johngibsonmusic]

🙏❤️😊 Take care!

[@gorse9030]

Nice reaction John and being a musical pleb I never appreciated the tambourine sound you pointed out 😊😊 This has been a slow grower over the years for me and taught me that Needles was a place in California, and is one of only 2 of his songs I believe along with The Last Farewell to mention my homeland England. Anyway great reaction.

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@valerielittle2518]

I ❤️ it

[@user-zm5ih1gg3p]

Awesome singing.

[@user-zm5ih1gg3p]

Love that you appreciate elvis so much.

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you!

[@lavenabaxter6504]

I love Elvis's version of the song better! Cleveland, Tennessee

[@davidhallsted695]

I’ve watched this video many times and one conclusion: what does it take to arrange this monumental production without auto tune and all the computerized methods to make artists sound better than they are? Nothing like this is needed for Elvis and his production performances!

[@johngibsonmusic]

Absolutely!

[@Andrea-jp2dj]

What a voice! band! so well put together UNBELIEVABLE PREFORMANCE! 🎶👑🎶