MUSICIAN REACTS to Elvis Presley - True Love Travels On A Gravel Road (Live 1970)

Hey guys! Today I am reacting to a song by Elvis Presley: "True Love Travels On A Gravel Road" (Live 1970).
The short clip of my live performance at the end of this video was recorded on May 5, 2019.
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[@sylviabell499]

Elvis Presley was the best singer ever.

[@ledamarialastrico7033]

IMPRESSIVE!!!!!!!!!!no one can ever get over it !!!!!!!!!!!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@danubiodeoliveira6108]

Elvis' voice was gorgeous. A peak performance...

[@shirleycarr5387]

I can listen to elvis everyday and I do.

[@patrickdevries6267]

Me too! And if I don't listen elvis every day my day really sucks!

[@americanstreet8704]

Me to and I’m 79

[@monalisahezemans6252]

@@truushogendoorn3458 me too....😁( Ik ook)greetings from rotterdam🌷🌷🌷

[@marciachaves8129]

Me too everyday!!

[@danielsrs1969]

Yo también, somos millones todavía que lo hacemos a diario.

[@patrickdevries6267]

The most versatile singer ever! If I don't listen Elvis music my day sucks! Paul McCartney said once, "if I feel bad and I listen to an Elvis song, it peps me up and I feel better" and he is right!

[@raymondnash1424]

This man could sing anything at all his voice is pure magic

[@brandonvandine1695]

there is one word that would describe Elvis's voice and that would be powerful.

[@ErichH68]

Elvis was one of the few artists that sound better live than in a studio!

[@johnmedina3738]

Elvis has such power in voice. I saw Elvis perform 5 times

[@DennisGraham-jl8os]

I Never Heard A Live Version Of This Song Before Too , It's Amazing How Much Elvis Did In The Time He Had , And If A Had lived Up To The 1990s, Look At The Songs He Would Have Covered , It Would Have Been Out Of This World ELVIS IS ONE OF A KIND, Meanwhile He Is With King David And The The Singers And Worship Leaders Of All Time Waiting For The Rest Of The Family Of God, For Its First Worshipping Event Of God

[@dalem8332]

Elvis had the ability to take any song and make it his own. Simply The Best.😎🎼🎶🎵❤🇨🇦

[@marciachaves8129]

I totally agree with you. He was perfect .

[@sandramiller8701]

What I loved about Elvis Presley he didn't copy nobody. He had his own sound style a personality. He was something else. Love his voice.

[@cut1986]

LIVE!! Even better than the studio recording. Amazing. Being on stage brought the VERY best out of Elvis.

[@rogerlowery6549]

Thanks bro for this one! I respect your appreciation for Elvis. He’s often remembered for so many things that do not acknowledge his true talent and ability to entertain. He was one of a kind entertainer and at the end of the day just human like everyone else. You sounded great live as well bro!

[@johngibsonmusic]

I agree with you! One of a kind.. Thank you so much!

[@charlesnelson7781]

Just a brilliant singer.

[@jeanettesimpson2619]

A M A Z I N G blew me away.

[@sylviabell499]

This is so true. He is perfect

[@patcater5436]

THE ULTIMATE ENTERTAINER, HE IS STUNNINGLY MAGÑIFICENT!!!! THE FOREVER KING👑🌟💛🌟👑🌟💛🌟👑🌟💛🌟👑💛🌟👑♥️♥️

[@carolbartee127]

I love this song Elvis voice is so powerful thanks John very well done I listen to Elvis everyday just gotta do it one and only Elvis still lives on amazing!

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thanks Carol! 😊

[@christophertyler3425]

He's the greatest singer ever!

[@marinatomassi2671]

conosco tutte le sue canzoni lo amo da quando avevo 9 anni cioè 50 anni fà ho tutto di lui, ma no mi stanca mai lo devo ascoltare e vedere tutti i giorni più vole al giorno non ne posso fare a meno

[@robbiefutch6932]

Love listening and learning anything to do with Elvis...have been a fan for 65 years, will be till leave here.❤️🎤🎸🎧🎹💕💓

[@brendafulmernickel1218]

Elvis's Highway to Home ❤🎶🎯

[@susans4065]

Elvis is always great

[@stacymoore9836]

Elvis’s song’s and fan page’s I go to every single solitary day. It’s gives me peace of mind and calms my feathers down. 🤗🥰💖💝💗💓💞💕

[@gildahinote1612]

John that sounds amazing. I love your voice. I love you. Wonderful experience for those young people.

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you so much!

[@elv5268]

Beutiful reaction 🤗 I love love love Elvis 💕 THE gold voice 🎶

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you! 🤗

[@Unknown-bv7lv]

True love does travel on a gravel road

[@jezstevenson2798]

No matter who sang a certain song, once Elvis put his stamp on it, his was usually the best version. Well done John for picking a great song by a truly great preformer. Your version wasn't too bad either 🤘

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@chloedancer1965]

I have been an Elvis FAN since I was 5, Long time.. yet I never heard this version either, WOW I loved it.. but it’s ELVIS, enough said!

[@suzanneh.3822]

I’ve always loved this song. Elvis singing it is just perfect

[@sandramiller8701]

Play a react to. Blue Christmas live in his black leather jacket. This was Elvis Presley favorite Christmas song he hurting here. Missing his mom.

[@johngibsonmusic]

I’ll react to it soon! Thank you.

[@myelvischannel1992]

That's a fantastic version, got full concert of this it's brilliant. Another great version is you and your band doing it. well done.

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it!

[@ireneduke5022]

Ditto

[@richardjames7256]

Another great song by E

[@Ms.Elvis.]

Everything about Elvis is amazing! Thank You!

[@pamfrank3962]

First time I have heard also..Touching..very emotional...his voice his truly amazing..definitely one of a kind

[@rayadkins8685]

Perfect From The King Of Music

[@davidgibbs7232]

Lovely version of a great song.Strange he never did live again.I suspect he was not satisfied with his performance.Dont know why that would be.Briliant.A very nice version by yourself as well.

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you very much David. Sad that he never did it live again.

[@barbaradel3594]

Hi john its barbara from australia just keep doing elvis songs you are the greatest person to do that i would like to see you do one of his gospel your voice is great to take care god bless from barbara

[@johngibsonmusic]

Hi Barbara! Thank you so much. I really appreciate your kind words. Have a great day! God bless from John

[@sylviabell499]

I love this song wow

[@ethnamccallion1959]

Hi John love this song I don't miss a day off my life listening to this beautiful voice x your the best John love your channel x ☓ 💜 ❤️ 👍 2019 x

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it 😊👋

[@petehanuszak4318]

This is from the Album. Elvis Back in Memphis. 1 of The Greatest Ever! The Tracks are Just Mind Blowing. Long Black Limousine. Any Day Now. Wearing that loved on Look. That’s just Some. WoW!

[@giuseppinarispoli3326]

ELVIS mi sorprende sempre non avevo mai sentito questa bellissima canzone un capolavoro come tutte le canzoni che ELVIS canta grazie per avermela fatta ascoltare. I love you my king forever from Italy

[@monalisahezemans6252]

perfect.... Always perfect...thanks Johnny👋🏻💋

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you for watching!

[@susyq810]

Have you heard Elvis perform "Gentle On My Mind" ? It is beautiful too...

[@johngibsonmusic]

Yes I’ve heard it before! Such a beautiful song. Have a great Sunday Lynn!

[@blakerkiller]

The king TCB👍👍

[@charlesnelson7781]

Superb.

[@NANA227]

I ASK HIM ONE TIME, HOW DO YOU CHOOSE THE SONGS YOU SING? HE SAID, WHEN I SEE THE WORDS I HEAR THE WHOLE SONG IN MY HEAD, THE MUSIC, THE BACKUP EVERYTHING I WANT TO PUT IN THAT SONG IS IN MY HEAD, THE VERY FIRST TIME..

[@Jeri_C11]

Love YOUR voice!!!!

[@rong805]

Please check out "Reconsider Baby" from Elvis live in 1969. Nice and bluesy song. James Burton on point as usual!!

[@johngibsonmusic]

I’ll check it out! Thank you.

[@dcftcb7764]

Great stuff John! I've always love hearing Elvis's ad libs ... YO!! or YEAH BABY! in his live performances. Have a great weekend! ✌

[@johngibsonmusic]

I agree! Love them too! Thank you and have a great weekend too 😊👋

[@christinebmorel5853]

Thank you very much for sharing John never heard this song by the 👑of music ❤ 💯 amen 🙏⭐💎 💎🎤🎵 🎶🎤🇺🇸🇵🇷 🔥❤ the song.⚡ TCBTLC ⚡

[@marciachaves8129]

I love this song. Elvis was perfect. You sounded great live as well John.

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@Marlondurran]

Great song great Elvis..

[@vanasantossilva3773]

OI Jonh parabéns ELVIS SENSASIONAL DEMAIS. 🎤🎼🎼🎤🎤🎸🎤💞🎹💞❤💞❤💞❤❤🎤🎤🎤

[@ronaldhol9175]

Great rendition, John, of True Love Travels On a Gravel Road...I didn't know you played the piano , too...Liked the way you ended the song with the piano notes.

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@PegNu]

In the Southeast we have gravel roads

[@anjledube7026]

JUST WOW! CHILD YOU CAN SING I LOVED YOU SINGING THIS SONG AS MUCH AS I DO ELVIS!!!!!!! JUST WOWED ME!!!!! MLAR! TCB KEEP ROCKIN!

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[@anjledube7026]

@@johngibsonmusic goodness gracious you only look like you're about 21 years old so how old are you I'm going to share this one with my mother let her get a chance to listen to you

[@sussancronoro3875]

Linda vercion de elvis

[@jrc5515]

Elvis fans if you want to hear rare versions of tracks go on elvis the ultimate fan channel it's fab ... Steve knows his stuff he is an elvis expert 😂🤣

[@elenicecastro9276]

@Jonh Gibs... 💙💙💙 Lindoooo!!! Parabéns!!! Obrigada pelo vídeo ameeei!!! Bjs!😘🦋🦋🦋👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@AmyCommonSenseSouthern]

Your version was very nice too. Thanks for sharing the clip at the end.

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it.

[@pdark3930]

In my top 50 of Elvis

[@delilahmorrow4606]

It was great

[@susyq810]

WOW!!! two great versions of this song...Thank you John ...I liked the heart balloons too..nice visual. Elvis cracks me up "Hold it..hold it ..wait a minute. ..conference" Thank you again for sharing your music also..enjoyed it very much...

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you so much Lynn! Means a lot to me.

[@marvan8482]

Great !

[@phoenixxflux9622]

Great job on the reaction to a great song. I really really enjoyed your performance of the song as well. Very very cool. I'd love to hear more of your music. Keep up tthe great work....

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you so much! Means a lot to me.

[@phoenixxflux9622]

@@johngibsonmusic YVW - I joined your Facebook group. Great job on all you do...

[@nancyshank4085]

John,I just love your channel. I like all your Elvis reviews. Keep up the good work. 😊

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Kassandra_]

Danke!❤

[@johngibsonmusic]

Vielen Dank Kassandra! 🎶❤️

[@Kassandra_]

@@johngibsonmusic Welcome; get on with your great "reactions"and success and fun with your own music

[@harp376]

First time heard this thanks for sharing

[@johngibsonmusic]

Great. Thanks for watching!

[@AntonioCollenzo]

Great reaction, look at this song. Black Limousine,by Elvis.

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you! I‘ll check it out!

[@vanasantossilva3773]

ELVIS MEMORÁVEL VOCÊ TAMBÉM.🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤👁👁🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@tomlivesay8407]

You did an exceptional job in this!

[@tcb5677]

One of my personal favorites great performance by E ! A rare live gem on this one

[@johngibsonmusic]

Yes! Very rare.

[@banjopaul6551]

Let me be the first to say...This is an incredible song and without a doubt one of my fave’s! It combines beautiful melody, gorgeous orchestration, smooth backing vocals, stunning words and yep...a combination of emotion and power in this Great Mans voice! What more could you ask for? Thanks Jonny Boy... Amazing is a great word to describe this!

[@johngibsonmusic]

I totally agree!

[@istvannegazdag6173]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jrc5515]

Some amazzinggg tracks came from these sessions at American sound in Memphis ...only the strong survive ... power of my love ... it keeps right on a hurtin to name but a few ... he doesn't really get the credit for I don't think ... love the master version too ... you are prettttyyy good Jon ... not as good as elvis tho 😂🤣x

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you! Hahah who is as good as Elvis?? 😂

[@jrc5515]

Haha no one 😂🤣 where do you perform Jon x

[@tcb5677]

Nice snippet at the end you performing it John like to hear the whole version awesome

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you! I had to cut it because of some wrong harmonies haha! But I am thinking about uploading the whole clip soon.

[@fatimasena9131]

Linda cancao. Parabens john 🙋‍♀️

[@susans4065]

Long black limousine

[@marciachaves8129]

I love this song too.

[@josephmena248]

John enjoyed your True Love Travels on A Gravel Road.

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you!!

[@michellew4314]

Love ❤️

[@DennisGraham-jl8os]

I Had Comments Over 2 Years Ago , Did You Ever Write That Song About Elvis Yet,? The First Time Since Then That I Have Been Able To Listen In , Hope You're Doing OK .

[@Ms.Elvis.]

Loved your performance at the end!

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you so much!

[@no288]

wow great performance at the end John! Loved it ; - )

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you so much! :-)

[@ornellabarbaro3861]

" Elvis from Memphis" is recognised as on of the best albums recorded by Elvis. Recognised by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of thier top albums recorded . Not # 1 but I believe In thier top 20.. Black Limousine, Love travels on a Gravel Road on "Elvis from Memphis". Recorded in Nashville in 1969 . Called the Nashville Sessions recorded in a four short weeks. Elvis did his best work during those four weeks..Elvis never went back to Nashville sorry to say. Beautiful ending to your video. Thanks for keeping Elvis alive.

[@johngibsonmusic]

Great comment! Thank you so much!

[@stephenmilburn7622]

Elvis recorded the Memphis record in Memphis. I think maybe you mixed up the Memphis session with the Nashville marathon session in 1970 when he recorded enough songs for 3 albums in 5 nights. Elvis did record in Memphis a couple of more times. In 73 at Stax and Graceland in 76.

[@grantperkins368]

Wow how perceptive

[@grantperkins368]

Honestly I was being sarcastic... You didn't say anything at all except how great it was. Really , you could have analyzed the instruments or the arrangement or anyting, heck you could have even said how out of time he was, skipping pauses, and leaving the Rhythm Section to chase him all over the place, but no, all we get is open quotes oh isn't that great close quotes, I think you would be a lot better off if you told us WHY a song is great, not just that it is great , anyway have a good one

[@johngibsonmusic]

A song is great when the feeling and emotion is there. Doesn‘t matter if the the timing isn‘t on point (live). In my opinion. Have a good one!

[@grantperkins368]

@@johngibsonmusic I can agree with you to a certain extent but he was so out of time but I honestly couldn't listen I felt embarrassed for him and sorry for the musicians. If you can't hear it you don't deserve to have a music channel

[@magicalaurie]

@@johngibsonmusic I think the timing problems may have been the reason Elvis didn't do this again live. What I like about your response to Grant, John, is you seem to have a humble appreciation for Elvis' humanity and respect for his skill. He got through this bit of a train wreck and experienced musicians understand that's a skill in itself. He could have stopped it again, but he kept going- then never performed it live again, unfortunately. His vocals are strong, he's emotionally present in the performance even if it's derailing a bit and his crew is along for the ride- something they were very used to. The fact there were some struggles in this one actually makes it quite interesting. Happens sometimes, and we can see Elvis did his best not to have it happen with this song again. Perhaps Mr. Perkins can take solace in that. I like your performance, too, John- your musicianship seems very strong. Take care. :)

[@TheSpitmitt]

I like the studio version much more. Great song though.

[@seanfitzpatrick4730]

Great song studio version even better

[@richardjames7256]

A lot better☺

[@dinamariaartigasdebrito1825]

John, parabéns, excelente!

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you!

[@marlewin5249]

Do you want to hear a song that has the ultimate emotion and catchy Melody that flows? Listen to Elvis version" I'll never fall in love again". Thie song you just played was not exactly a grabber!

[@johngibsonmusic]

I’ll check it out!

[@marlewin5249]

@@johngibsonmusic 👍

[@jrc5515]

Great melody ... great vocals .... great lyrics ... what more do you want

[@marlewin5249]

@@jrc5515 Elvis could sing anything but you could sense there was no emotional connection to this song. He shined when the song became personal!

[@jrc5515]

I don't think the sound quality was great ... but it was still great ... and the master version was better I think

[@delilahmorrow4606]

I've never heard it.

[@ranskal]

Enjoyed the clip at the end.

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you very much!

[@thelittlemrs]

Great to see a reaction on this song haven't seen anyone do this one❤ Such a great song

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you! Yes, it‘s such a fantastic song.

[@janetmyles8764]

Please do So Close Yet So Far from movie Harum Scarum.

[@laurabexley9114]

ELVIS RECORDED THIS SONG ON NASHVILLE,STUDIO A OR B. IT IS SOME RECORD OUT THERE. BUT HE ONLY SANG IT ONCE ON STAGE. THE ULTIMATE ELVIS FAN CHANNEL, STEVE SAID HE WISED ELVIS HAD KEPT IT IN HIS SHOW. THAHK YOU JOHN FOR HELP KEEPING ELVIS MEMORY ALIVE AND PASSING THE TORCH TO THE NEXT GENERATION . ON TDH OF BAMA HIS IS TRYING TO COVER,AROUND 709 ESTIMATED SONGS. OF THE KING. RIGHT NOW WORKING ON LESS HEARD ELVIS SONGS. TRY IF ONLY PICTURES OR ALBUM COVERS OR LIVE SOLITARE LIFE IN PIECES SURRENDER DON'T I WAS THE ONE PLAYING FOR KEEPS Enough for now PLENTY more MISSISSIPPI ELVIS JUNKIE LB IAND WJEN YOU STARTED TO SING ON YOUR VERSION ,,for a minute I THOUGHT IT WAS ELVIS GOOD JOB JOHN YOU HAVE A BRIGHT FUTURE COMING FROM AN ELVIS FAN IS COOL.THAT ONE SONG SHOULD PIECES OF MY LIFE

[@johngibsonmusic]

Great comment! Thank you.

[@richardeidemiller6739]

Kind of a country ballad. Love most Elvis. One thing I didn't care for in some of his songs is the addition of horns. With the exception of American Trilogy I feel like those instruments conflicted with the feel of some of the songs. I know he liked the big orchestra and for some songs it worked really well but I liked the the feel of the 68 Comeback best. It was simple, loose and rough around the edges. You have a very nice voice in the flip also.

[@richardeidemiller6739]

Correction in the film...not flip. 😊

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you so much Richard 😊

[@janiolobo2070]

John Gibson, por gentileza, poderia incluir o áudio ou legenda em PORTUGUÊS... Obrigado...

[@user-ln1dr1cu1u]

Only Percy Sledge sings this better.....Elvis is sooo good

[@TheSpitmitt]

I like the studio version much more. Great song though.