MY FIRST TIME ELVIS PRESLEY “IN THE GHETTO” REACTION **VERY EMOTIONAL**

[@THEJAYYSHOW]

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[@SEMCMINN]

No one is laughing at you through our tears

[@GillianWard-e1g]

You're crying because you 're a caring person with a lovely heart.❤

[@corneliusantonius3108]

Chuck D is a Racist

[@MrAlanfalk73]

Elvis grew up dirt poor in a "shot Gun" house and lived in a black part of Tupelo on "the wrong side og the railroad tracks" he never forgot what it was like to be poor !!!

[@sharidyer4332]

This magnificent, powerful song was written by Mac Davis.

[@quirkiddo]

Hence his generosity. "I don't give because I got a lot, but because I know what it's like to have nothing", Elvis knew and practiced this wholeheartedly.

[@craigblasy6964]

Elvis is the greatest entertainer that ever lived. HE WAS A VERY SINCERE PERSON AND FELT IN HIS HEART WHAT HE SANG. AND HE LOVED HIS FANS DEEPLY. When you get a chance play "If I Can Dream" which is another message song with REAL feelings. Thanks.

[@shaelecoco9578]

Even Graceland is in the Ghetto Memphis is rough and always has been

[@bryonensminger7462]

That's one reason he would do things like buy random people Cadillacs and stuff

[@dannyspanks]

If you DON’T get emotional listening to this song, there’s something wrong with you. Great reaction ❤️

[@Alisha_79]

Amen!!

[@TheCNS513]

You right!

[@deborahgraham3466]

You’re not weird, it brings tears to my eyes every time. ❤️. People should revisit music from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. The music today is not the same. It was real music by real musicians! 💜

[@larryj1048]

Sorry, I'm not buying the authenticity of your reaction. I see these "reaction" videos are a "thing", but they seem mostly about monetizing clicks on youtube, and it must be good business, because a lot of people seem to be doing these. Which is not to say it's not a moving song from Elvis, but it's also hard to believe none of these songs you are reacting to you've heard before. Everybody's got to find something they can sell, and people seem to enjoy these, so more power to you!

[@ricoviselli]

+++1

[@harrisfleming2269]

"Why am I starting to tear-up?" Because you have a heart.

[@MichaelWessling-q5j]

Yeah its nothing wrong to show emotions , its important that you can cry and get emotional , the world need more people that are open and talk emotions

[@jacksonlinda5919]

I'm 77 yrs old, white widow, who has listened to this powerful song ALL MY ADULT LIFE! I still cry every time!

[@joejackson73]

Honey, nobody's going to laugh at you! Elvis just had a way of touching people!! You have a good. tender heart!

[@lucydiannedutton5210]

Mac Davis wrote it and Elvis drove it home. He knew poor in his life too. This song...

Yes

[@sierra734]

Yes he did 😢

[@musicluvr70]

No one should laugh at anyone for getting emotional over this or any other song. This song brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it, and I've never lived in a city or personally knew anyone that experienced this type of life. It affects me because no one should have to live this way. I grew up poor, but I grew up country, backwoods poor. Don't apologize for your emotions. It makes you human.

[@THEJAYYSHOW]

Thanks Gary I think it affected me because everything he said I either seen or experienced

[@Foreverbre93]

THEJAYYSHOW well said Gary! I loved the emotion!

[@trickydick6152]

So one is authorized to react to videos however he likes but one is not authorized to react to reactions freely. It doesn't rhyme right to me. I find her reaction funny, though I respect her involvement. I get emotional over some songs or movies or pieces of literature but I don't make reaction videos.

[@musicluvr70]

@@trickydick6152 , Authorized? Being "authorized" has nothing to do with anything. Jayy is giving her honest reaction to music, suggested by those of us that appreciate that honesty. You are entitled to your opinion to how she reacts, and you are entitled to respond any way you see fit. The "tricky" part is, whether you're civil in your response, or whether you're just... a "dick". When I was young, I was taught "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all". It's real similar to the Golden Rule - Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. The internet has made so many things accessible, that never were before. We can meet people and create a bond with them and yet never meet them in person. And that truly is amazing. Unfortunately, it also exposes us to people who seem to have no other goal in life than to see if they can belittle others. The choice is always ours, as to how we use it.

[@trickydick6152]

@@musicluvr70 Sir, I remind you that the first thing you wrote was a peremptory "No one should laugh". By my part, I never said: "No one should cry": see who's the more tolerant between us two. I also remind you that this is a REACTION video. Which means that people who do this stuff are making voluntarily a show of themselves. Nobody (as far as I know) forces them to do it. They should accept whatever reaction (short of offense) they may cause in people wasting their own time watching their videos. If they are afraid of people's reactions they shouldn't be here. BTW, I presume the girl didn't post the video live but only after recording it. So, if she was afraid of certain reactions to her own reactions she just could skip the song. Or disactivate the comments. You also said that you were taught to stay mum if you couldn't be nice. A good rule, generally, but of course it has its exceptions. And this is the case. As long as nobody throws any offense around, it is legit for one to share his own feelings. I remind you, finally, that we are dealing with an adult, not with a child.

[@joeg7880]

I'm a 76-year old Bible believing Christian white man, and I never knew or even heard of you before I saw this video. Now I know everything I need to know about you - I know your heart. Something else I know is that we'll never meet on this planet, but we will become great friends in Heavenly places in Christ Jesus. Looking forward!

[@nicolebblaylock8108]

amen

[@themetalchica]

I'm an atheist and find your sentiments to be lovely. @Joe g, you're a very kind Christian.

[@lisag1510]

This song made me cry as a child when it was released and still makes me cry at the age of 59. The saddest part is nothing has changed in all these years.

[@leetempo]

Same for me I’m 56 Elvis was my hero growing up …😢❤

[@deemooney4274]

Same for me I'm 58.

[@Whitetail7]

🙏❤️🕯️

[@kathysmith8048]

I am going to be 72 and loved Lvis and still do. Elvis was a special man who had demons. Too bad he didn't make it because I believe he would have helped many more people.

[@teamcougars]

The song was written by Mac Davis but Elvis was the only one who could release this song and not have their career destroyed at the time, Elvis felt this was a very important song and issue.

[@StephBer1]

His handlers begged him not to go anywhere near it but he refused. He made it his, but more importantly, he made white people care about what was going on.

[@Tebssis]

So true, StephBer 1. This song broke my heart when it was first released and like Jayy, it breaks my heart that it's still relevant today. We seem to be dragging our heels as a society instead of focusing on needed changes. Elvis just had the stones to use his voice for his principles before career.

[@dar9430]

WOW! I got "hooked" on Mac when I was a very young girl...he sang "Don't Get Hooked on Me" on "The Muppet Show" ♥️

[@connieduncannorrell6181]

I was 16 when this song was released. I cried. I'm a 67 yr old Grandmother, and I still cry. I wish with all my heart that it wasn't still relevant today! I remember in the late 60's and early 70's, we thought that racism and poverty would be gone in our generation. I'm so sorry that we were wrong. God Bless, from Montgomery, AL.

[@keetonplace]

@Seanie I disagree with every word you typed. Elvis was the kindest, most generous, most humble man in entertainment. Ask ALL of the black people involved in any way with Elvis what THEY thought of Elvis. Go do your research before you post such idiotic things.

[@jerrykwiatkowski9743]

I’m a white male in my 50’s and I STILL lose it every time he sings “ and his mama cries “ Watching your face gives me hope some people still care in a careless ,self centered world

[@margaretdugas238]

That line always hits me hard

[@susanwhitfield4068]

Loved your comment

[@virginiaasher9781]

Color doesn’t matter, souls don’t have color. We are all God’s precious children.

[@glenangel3636]

Glad I am not the only one.

[@shannonpendergrass7206]

Me too. in my entire life I have never heard this song without getting emotional. I think I was maybe 10 the first time I heard it. As a little girl I saw the world mourn Elvis's death. I didn't understand then how much the world would miss out without him being in it.

[@davidjthorne1733]

Elvis was foremost a gospel singer. Whitney Houston's mother was one of the backing singers...

[@chevyDboyMike]

So would he be like Whitney Houston's god farther...? Deep

[@davidjthorne1733]

@@chevyDboyMike He could be Whitney Houston's actual father! Now that would be some story...

[@chevyDboyMike]

@@davidjthorne1733 no wonder she can sing. So Deep

[@sandraminorwilliamson5373]

Also if the venue would not allow his black back up singers, he would not perform.

[@tinas1629]

This song is timeless. Elvis had deep roots. He grew up poor. He dearly loved his mom. He loved gospel music and was inspired by the black community. He died August 16, 1977... a day I will never forget. But his music lives on forever.

[@rsb1090]

I think anyone that was living the day Elvis died can tell you where they were when they first heard about it, I can, just like it was yesterday

[@JillLalande]

I’m a 55 year old, white, Canadian grandmother. I had an upper class upbringing and *I* cry every single time that I hear this song. If you don’t at least feel something, you don’t have a soul. Don’t apologize my dear for crying. We’re crying with you.

[@takoja507]

Well no one has a soul. This song is good and sad and if you don't feel it you lack empathy and sympathy skills for sure.

[@Dee-JayW]

@@takoja507 yes!

[@MearasRex]

I'm a 52yo white American woman with an upper class upbringing. First time I heard this song, we were on our motorcycle going through the hills of San Diego county. I had my earpods in and as we were flying through the canyons I was sobbing. Brings me up my knees every single time I hear it. And OMG, doll, there's no shame in crying over music. I do it almost daily. 💖💖💖

[@amandastanley2781]

It doesn’t matter what class you feel you belong to, being a human being with a conscience and a good soul is all that matters. Poverty exists in all countries. Xx

[@RobinSueWho]

The song never mentioned skin color and not only white people live in the ghetto.

[@ForeverDC_]

Elvis cared about people. He grew up in extreme poverty, so he sings about what he knows. He lived in a one room shack and lived on govt welfare. This song is definitely from his life experiences and is truly from his heart.

[@JT-od6hp]

Your comment, “It’s still super current” is one of the saddest things I’ve heard in a while.

[@calsgal94]

I was thinking the same thing. Elvis has been gone since 1977 but this song still reflects life today.

[@Lacrossedayandnight]

it was sad and recurring in the 70's and 50 years later it is still a sad tragedy as it continues to recur.

[@morganpeck]

Sad but so damn true!

[@bastifar1]

The leaders the Black community have been blindly electing, for the past 50 years, have promised to make life better for the community. Yet, there is no change.

[@CT_YANKEE1]

Absolutely agree...nothing has changed

[@waynefontaine5533]

I just have a couple questions: what makes you think people will laugh at you for your becoming emotionally moved by a song? I'm a 48yr old combat vet who has seen and been involved in the deaths of alotta men, and I still get emotional when I hear certain songs,...ain't no one laughin at you, the fact that you're reactions are genuine is one of the reasons why many of us subscribe to your channel...🙂✌🏻🇺🇸

[@stevenbentley310]

Brother, I'm a 54 year-old combat veteran with PTSD, and I am right there with you. There is NO shame in allowing your emotions out. Be well. May we all find peace.

[@wkurtz2501]

​@@stevenbentley310 thank for you service

[@turbochargedsports6327]

Thank you for your service to our country! 🇺🇲

[@turbochargedsports6327]

​@@stevenbentley310 Thank you for your service to our country! 🇺🇲

[@Whitetail7]

Thanks so very much for your service 🙏❤️🕯️

[@cathyaudette1060]

Honey, please don't think that anyone is laughing at you! I am a 63 year old white woman raised in Florida, and this song always makes me tear up. Every time. The saddest part is that nothing has changed. It still goes on. You've just shown your heart and it's tender and loving.

[@TexasRose50]

I’m a 70 year old white lady from Texas, and I tear up whenever I hear this song.

[@leslie3765]

I'm a 61 yo white woman who grew up poor but rich with love and wouldn't change a thing. Sad that we have such a cycle of póverty and never feeling you have a way out. Never feel bad about reacting with honesty. I cry to songs that I've played a 100 times. Beautiful young lady with empathy.

[@librarylady1111]

Honey, I'm 61 years old, I've heard this song hundreds of times in my life, and it STILL gets me teary-eyed. Such a sad song, and it resonates today. We still have mommas who can't afford to feed their kids. We still have young, hungry kids who turn in the wrong direction. We haven't come far, have we?

[@2Snails1Shell]

🤗

[@sabineholtz2995]

I'm a 52 Years old German Woman, it is thing of Amerikans allone! It still happens so everywhere in the world, so cry for any Life we loose. No one can say what we have lost in every single Person!

[@KittyDillion]

Because so many are still buying the systemic dependence of the DEM system. Get out of that, take part in the other side, see the difference.

[@aaronanderson2754]

Never apologize for having a heart, if music doesn't move you emotionally then you don't really feel it. Love your reactions, keep them coming.

[@perthyren601]

I second that!

[@davidwhite3181]

I was going to say the same exact thing. You first. Heavy!

[@geraldlachapelle9525]

Amen

[@bigmike2464]

Mac Davis was an AMAZING writer

[@manyahelman]

It’s your soul crying

[@BostonIce37]

That’s why there’s so many people requesting you do this song. We all get hit hard and cry over it. This song is from 1969, I was 10. Over the years I’ve listened to this song so many times! I’ve never stopped crying over it. The awful thing is that nothing’s changed. It’s as meaningful today as it was 50 years ago. 😢

[@senddeee1451]

This is why Elvis is the king. He saw all people. He didn’t just cater to whites especially in a time of extreme racism

[@darkiee69]

He grew up "black" on the wrong side of the tracks.

[@thomasfleig1184]

That is where Elvis got the inspiration for rock. He fused the rhythm and blues and gospel, that he learned in the black neighborhoods, with country from the white neighborhoods. Just shows what can be created when you drop all barriers and love people for who they are.

[@johnkestner7625]

What you're feeling is why this song is still hitting home over 50 years after it came out.

[@francesdisalvatore8750]

Very true

[@carl_anderson9315]

Elvis had a huge respect for the black artists and their legacy. In is comeback concert in 1968, he acknowledged the influence of R&B and Gospel in Rock’n Roll.

[@Nicoletta13]

This is why Elvis is SO loved. He spoke the TRUTH!

[@zoilatapanes3746]

Girl ain’t nobody laughing at you. Music does this to people with big hearts 🥰

[@ChroniclogicalJeff]

Mac Davis, who wrote In The Ghetto, died today. RIP.

[@pharaoh2537]

RIP

[@textank6733]

YES RIP. Mac Davis.

[@michaelholt2338]

Song was years ago think about the now think about today kids

[@ChroniclogicalJeff]

@Rhonda Allan Yeah, he died the same day as Helen Reddy died. 2 legends died within a few hours of each other. 😔

[@connecticutcollectibles8164]

RIP

[@timothyprice3264]

One of Elvis’ backup singers was Whitney Houston’s mother, she absolutely adored and loved Elvis. Love hearing her talk about the memories singing with him

[@krisholmgren8883]

I got to meet Cissy Houston years ago as she was with the Sweet Inspirations backing an Elvis cover. She was such a sweet lady, and she got a little emotional talking about Elvis. He was a powerhouse.

[@andrewbarry3375]

@@krisholmgren8883 that's a cool story thanks

[@j.jmcquade5278]

Wow I had no idea. That's amazing

[@kevinmyers440]

All of his backup singers loved him so much. Didn’t know one was Whitney’s mom though

[@j.jmcquade5278]

@@kevinmyers440 yep. there's a few interview where she talks about her days with Elvis and how he treated people, so kindly

[@sherrywrst2058]

You are definitely not the only one. It is a powerful song. Elvis grew up in Tupelo Mississippi. Dirt poor and attended revivals in the black community because it was his community. You're a sweet person.

[@tmf1959]

I am 61 and it crushes my heart that we, as a people, haven’t evolved out of this tragic pattern.

[@sandragray4598]

Imho, I'm not 100% sure we can evolve from it. It's got to be a large majority of people in this country who accept that poverty/inequality/classism is real and needs hyper fighting against. Imho, the 'pull yourself up by your bootstraps' myth needs to be rejected and we as a nation need to realize that a lot of people need a lot of help and we need to invest in our people instead of in the multinationals who take as much as they can, hide it, and give very little in return . Unfortunately the bootstraps myth has gotten so ingrained in the minds of so many of the current generations in the USA that I'm worried we'll never leave such a pattern behind.

[@nicoleforest7988]

@trha2222 this is the most stupid comment I have ever read on the internet.Are you saying that Donald the coward is gonna help us brothers.

[@ENikolaev]

Nicole Forest Trump won’t help shit for poor people like how we all want him to, I’ll say that. But what the other guy is trying to say is Democrat’s have been “in control” of poor urban areas for decades and have done nothing but introduce more things for ppl to get dependent on and stagnate potential future growth and make life without it impossible. Instead of promoting legitimate opportunities to grow and diversify yourself/money. (white, black, Latino, etc. Lower class knows no single race whatsoever.) Not blaming democrat voters or anything like that at all either, not even blaming all democrat leaders too. A few cooperate Dems I will blame tho. Many of my beliefs fall on the left side of the spectrum, but if you look at it objectively and from a “distance” it’s not hard to see trends in communities ran by only democrats, is all. Not saying republican ran areas don’t have their fair share of big problems too. Thats for a whole other discussion

[@ENikolaev]

Or at least this is my opinion on something that Democrats REALLY need to start working at if they want to see results, I’m weary that some enjoy the complacency however. Where all the cooperate democrat stuff comes in. Curious as to your opinion on dems not really even actively trying to really help build the disenfranchised back up

[@morganhanson1727]

You may want to avoid Tracy Chapman (especially Bang Banf Bang and Cold Feet)- those songs were hard in the 80s & 90s and the fact that they're still current is heartbreaking

[@jtoland2333]

Nobody gets through this song without tearing up. You're not weird.

[@jdolani]

This song affects everyone. Anyone with a conscience will cry or feel like crying.

[@imn2ya]

I was 11 when this was released. I bought it with my babysitting money. I never knew or heard of people living like this. I was crying and brought it to my mom, who loved Elvis. She held me and we cried together. To this day, I still cry since nothing has changed, Jayy. You have every right to cry. ❤

[@cherylluigs8984]

And did you note that he never mentions race in this song, he just says child.

[@Mitheledh]

Because its not a racial thing. It's a poverty thing.

[@fernando_713]

Cos anyone can be born in the "ghetto"

[@TotalNormalMusic]

I'm a white man and was "born in the ghetto". Was a battered child, looked for food in dumpsters at 10, started doing deliveries for dealers at 11, selling at 14. Managed to pay for university by working in factories at night, often went days without eating. Then I sold the few things I had and took my chance of moving across the Atlantic to find freelance jobs, 2 suitcases in my hand, with nobody to bid me farewell at the airport. Now I'm 50 and told by rich white american kids who never went hungry, that I should "check my privilege". The song got it right, it's not about race, it's about prejudice.

[@AyubPatel123]

Mac Davis wrote the song & it was about the disadvantage black kids faced in stark contrast to white kids so it is about race.

[@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself]

I think the word "ghetto" originally referred to Jewish people.

[@wescal4]

That’s why Elvis is “the king”. His voice takes us on a journey

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

he used to say he was Not the King, that Jesus was. Humble, religious man.

[@rhondapantel4847]

Yeah I know. He hated being called the king, and he would always say there’s only one king…. Jesus Christ…… but what is sad is he did not realize that he was sent to us by God and he was like an angel on earth. One of his bandmembers had said of him that when Elvis walked into a room it was as if God had just landed…. And that is truly how it felt when he would walk out on stage, the electricity in the air, the love in the room, it was as if you knew you were breathing but it was as if you could not breathe LOL it’s hard to explain unless you saw him In person it is difficult to explain the feeling it was not only physical but emotional as well.

[@annv8360]

Now you understand why my moms generation ADORED Elvis as no other artist has ever been ADORED. He grew up poor in Missippi, and his voice lifted him out of poverty, but he NEVER forgot where he came from.

[@nancyahern7505]

If more people would tear up and cry at the lyrics in this song, perhaps more would be the helping hand every child needs. If it moves a single person we create a better world for all. ❤

[@pattisimmons67]

Honey, you are NOT the only one who cries to this song. I have been hearing this song my whole life. My Dad was a Native American and a cop. My Mom was a lily white Irish nurse. We grew up very near this situation. And that could have been my brother, my sisters or me. They worked HARD to make sure we didn't. Just so you know, Elvis was one of the FIRST TRUE ACTIVISTS. When he was told his band and back up singers would have to go in a SEPARATE entrance from him because they were black he told every single venue the same thing: They either come in with ME, or WE are NOT performing at all. Funny thing, he NEVER had another problem. Neither did the ladies or the band. He set the stage Jayy. Everyone else followed him. BTW, if you like church and Gospel music, listen to ANY of his Gospel albums.

[@joeyklondyke4430]

Nobody is laughing honey that was the magic in is the magic of Elvis and that's why they called Him the king A artist a singer a performer that would make the hair stand up on the back of your neck and reach in and touch you welcome And thank you for showing me your tears and your heart for he and his music still lives on

[@christophertyler3425]

Thanks for making it known about Elvis being a true activist and conservative. As I've done a lot of work with both EP Enterprises and some members of the local BLEXIT chapter in Memphis with regard to Presley Place, etc., and it's always great to be able to help others succeed. While we all know, there is no race, but human!

[@pattisimmons67]

@@christophertyler3425 Amen to that, my friend. Amen to that! You take care! Blessings to you and your family and friends always. 💖🤗🙏🙏🤗💖

[@rabidsamfan]

Anyone with a heart cries at this song. Every time.

[@lisajohnson7278]

As a 58 y.o. white woman this song still makes me react the same you are. Which means it is doing exactly what Elvis wanted it to do. To bring awareness to how difficult things were in the black communities. I grew up with a judgmental, racist and atheist father and a completely opposite of that loving Mother. I thank God she taught me her ideals, her compassion and she made sure I went to church every Sunday and most Weds.. Elvis was outcast by the older racist white community. Because of the music he loved so much. He went to a Black Baptist Church in his neighborhood throughout his teens and he sank in the choir. He understood very well the struggles that Black people faced or had to deal with then. He often spoke out against such things. Radio stations refused to play his records because they sounded "black" ( not the words they used back then ). He was banned from playing in many shows/ concerts in his early career for the same reason. And was told by the same ones who refused to give him airtime, " If he'd change the genre of his music they would play his records. That America did not want to hear that ------ music . That he was ruining his music career. " He refused to change. Back then the Black artist were angry with him for playing " their" music. The white artist laughed at him and the older white generation hated him. He was just making music that he loved he knew he wasn't doing anything wrong. It just took awhile for everyone else to realize that. Music knows NO color.

[@pearlramos792]

Amen ❤️

[@eviegirlfl]

You said it

[@nowirehangers2815]

Poverty knows no colour Elvis was brought up dirt poor

[@terryneale8663]

I'm a 63 year old white male, and this song still gets to me. If this song doesn't get you emotional, you can't have a heart.

[@shandastockton1848]

Well said

[@kcdavis5581]

60 year old white woman. This song cuts me. It brings me to tears every listen. The saddest part is, 50+ years later, it remains as relevant and heartbreaking as the day it was written. (Thank you Mac Davis )

[@pontiac411]

His most impactfull song ever, at 56 i still cry every time.

[@JonathanRoofner]

DO NOT WORRY WHAT PEOPLE THINK. CRY IF YOU NEED TO. IM HERE TO SUPPORT YOU AND MANY OTHERS ARE TOO

[@waymore4472]

Young Lady, I'm white and 63 years old and it still makes my eyes water, beautiful song and you are beautiful...

[@cheryl8280]

WAYMORE Just very curious (NOT critical) but what does being white have to do with getting emotional over Elvis' songs? It's said he was the first white singer to do black soul music.

[@fredsanford5954]

@@cheryl8280 Perhaps it was simply a way of expressing the idea "we may be very different in race/age, but the song still impacts them in a meaningful way"?

[@terriemartinez9989]

She is 63 years young...lol...I'm 62 years young...lol..ya..I'm white...married a Mexican, got a very successful daughter who married a very successful black man..lol..I'm a widow, and will and have dated men of all races...lol.. She probably said that because all lives matter.. ✌❤🤘

[@willish0ggarth290]

Iam 72 and ELVIS was way ahead of his time . Iam only sorry more whites didn'tlesson

[@laurahutzel1707]

You can't go wrong with Elvis. He can be really deep. He can be really fun. He can be really romantic. he can spiritual. He can be country. He's EVERYTHING!!!

[@gabaduran3333]

One of a kind

[@wordswritteninred7171]

Elvis got his start in gospel. He has many songs that are deep.

[@lauracarter1618]

i was fortunate enough to have an elvis fan for a mom, so i've heard elvis all my life. he wasn't just a singer, he was a good man.

[@rebeccaaustin3065]

If one does not have strong emotions listening to this song, one has no heart. I'm 58 years old and I STILL get chills when I listen to it.

[@cheryl8280]

Rebecca Austin Rebecca I'm 71 and I still ALWAYS get choked up. I grew up with this boy and when he passed away, I went into a state of grief for weeks. August 1977.

[@davidmastro5406]

Jayy, anyone who laughs at someone for crying is weak. And cold. And mean-spirited. Never apologize for crying or feeling empathy. And I'm crying too.

[@martinblash2969]

Also anyone who laughs at a person whos crying at a SAD event is a psychopath

[@johnsutterfield2693]

Goog job Miss Jayy.

[@rebeccachristoforidis3519]

Don't feel bad, this song affects almost everyone on some level.

[@kryten150761]

There is no shame in crying, only a fool or a liar denies their feelings. The fact that you can empathise with the characters in the song shows how genuine you are.

[@RKTMAN7912]

This is why he’s “The King”, if it was anyone else it wouldn’t affect you like this. Look for his gospel songs live, he’s moving.

[@maryk446]

Elvis loved gospel music. I heard that he considered his gospel music his best work and didn't really like his "rock and roll" songs. If this seems strange to people, we should realize that rock and roll was a very new genre when Elvis became famous, whereas gospel had been around a long time. A lot of people at that time thought rock and roll was silly teenager's music that would not last long.

[@5d512]

You'll see plenty of people cry to this song, including men. No one's laughing who can truly hear it. They're crying with you.

[@j.r.4769]

2020 and I've heard this song a 1000 times. But knowing Elvis childhood and background it still gets me emotional. He had his demons but he actually had a heart of gold and cared about people.

[@righteo246]

You shouldn't fell that you have to apologize for being moved emotionally by an Elvis song. I'm 53, and it still makes me cry, and you have been touched by the "Elvis effect" and that is why he was HUGE. His Hawaii concert drew 1.5 million viewers in 1973. That's a very large part of the whole world. You just have a heart, and it shows!

[@billgreen1848]

I’m 63 years old. I’ve heard this song a few hundred times. I still cry when I hear it. It’s a real song. It tells a story that we all need to hear. Elvis grew up dirt poor in Tupelo, Mississippi. Poverty is a cycle. It’s a cycle we need to stop.

[@dabdella1460]

The song affected you because you are human. The degree of emotion is wrung out of you by the gift of the singer to convey his feelings and touch your soul . You just heard A Master story teller. It's a window into why he is The Mountain. Elvis was not afraid of what others would think , right was right and the message needed to be delivered.

[@waynehackney5812]

I'm a 52 year old white man crying, so laugh at me as well.

[@erinbenson9550]

Wayne Hackney I’m a 62 year old woman crying too.

[@steveslatten3009]

Crying white guy here, too lol

[@mariahgrimes207]

🤗🤗hugs

[@chacont43]

56 Hispanic woman crying with you! 😢

[@rhonda620]

61 yr old white woman sobbing with you...

[@sherrelhauhe7791]

Elvis brought out so many emotions back then with this song and to this day it is still relevant...he was ahead of his times !! He was a beautiful soul who truly cared about all people !! Goosebumps and tears all around with this song !!!

[@bridgefin]

No one is laughing at you, sweetheart. We are all here because we feel this just as you are relating to it. Great lyrics from Mac Davis who knew the ghetto and sung by Elvis who lived some of the same poverty and hopelessness. Sung in 1969 and we still share tears today. Sure Elvis is known for his swivel hips and "Hound Dog". But this is where his heart lives.

[@LeahSugarB]

@Bridgefin Thanks for pointing out that Mac Davis wrote this song. Sadly, he passed away not long ago in September 2020. I'm sure he would have been the first to say that no one else could have sung this the way Elvis did but, in my opinion, songwriters rarely get the recognition they deserve. RIP Mac Davis 💙

[@kandicemarye8822]

65 years old, white, and crying with you. Cried the first time I ever heard it and still cry when I hear it. If it don't touch you, you dead.❤❤❤❤🐺

[@bethreads3294]

This song is over 50 years old, and it is even real today. I would never ever laugh at you for showing such real emotion sweetie ❤️

[@j.l.wickham2531]

Absolutely Relevant today as 50 years ago!

[@wilmascholte7607]

That makes it hit even harder. It was like that then and it's still like this now. That just makes it worse.

[@josephhewes3923]

When this song is 1,050 years old it will be relevant. Poverty and pain has been with the human race from the start and it will be with us to the end.

[@donnastupka7507]

I am not laughing at you l am crying with you! Isn't it great that he had such great awareness!

[@jimmyc2895]

This song is so deep and Elvis sung it with passion.You are not alone,this song hurts my heart also.

[@clumsydragon]

Bless you girl. I love your emotions and empathy. This song is over 50 years old and still things are the same out there. I'm a 57 year old straight British guy but it always hits me like that too. Thank you so much for covering this song. Peace.x

[@honeysucklerose134]

That’s the thing about Elvis. Whatever he sang he knew how to make the songs believable whether that be ballads, gospel, blues, country and rock n roll. I am sure if you listened to more of his catalogue you will discover why Elvis still has so many fans 42 years after his death.

[@THEJAYYSHOW]

I feel terrible for being so late to discovering this genius man

[@rickrhoden1]

@@THEJAYYSHOW Just be glad you did and that there are videos now of his songs (over 800) showing how he literally changed music and culture. There is a reason he is called the King. 2 important facts (of many): His Hawaii Aloha Special concert was seen worldwide by more than 1 1/2 billion people, more than any other. The most flowers ever sold in one day in America was the day after Elvis died.

[@MsDrSantana]

@@THEJAYYSHOW Almost every human being cried the first time they heard this song and probably many times hearing it again. It's not just you. I remember being a little kid crying hearing it in the 1970s. (I'm white Cuban and it deeply affected me.) The original version (not in concert) is even more painful to hear, just breaks your heart.

[@kingfish4242]

don't worry, I'm a 58 year old white man and I can't hold back tears either

[@saintsfan0988]

Same here 55 years old white male I have heard this song hundreds of times and I get emotional every time I hear it as well.

[@bennieconlee9938]

The song touched you because all these years later only time has changed but the circle is still the same . All races have their ghettos and the more we think we are different the more we find out we have far more in common. Life long Elvis fan from Memphis ,Tn.

[@shannonwhite3721]

If you don't feel emotion then you must be dead inside. This song is sad cause it's real

[@jeffreyedwards609]

Dead right Shannon.

[@samexe1000]

Whitney Houston’s Mom was one of his back up singers. She always said, when he was on stage. You just wanted to look at him always.

[@samexe1000]

BTW, this song always makes me want to cry.

[@cloughlin12]

That’s really interesting - thank you.

[@michaeltesch2628]

Sam W. I did not know that.

[@geIoeschterBenutzer]

That is great. RIP Whitney and Elvis 🙏❤

[@carolinakudzu6284]

Released 51 years ago so extra sad that it's even worse in chicago now than then. Those local politicians should be ashamed!!!

[@londonmum1901]

Exactly - they say what you want to hear and then once they are elected suffer from amnesia. Nothing changes. We must change and start voting for people that mean what they say & say what they mean. They should earn our vote as opposed to expecting our vote. Stop falling for the BS & start thinking for yourself.

[@bethfromchicago8719]

The south side needs revival and Jesus. But revival is coming our way soon.

[@beckylb8610]

Welcome to Elvis ' superpower. He is timeless in the ability to emote his songs in such a way that listeners feel it. I always cried when I listened to this song. Elvis grew up in severe poverty and his roots are gospel. Elvis sung 5 different genres over his career. He had combined some genre's including those from the black community that he grew up listening to that became his style of rock and roll.

[@cacola3375]

This song was written and performed 50 years ago. He was raised dirt poor next to ghetto. He had 4 best friends that were black and they made up his first band, recorded a gospel song. I felt that way when it first came out so long ago!!

[@candiland1007]

Beautiful reaction. Very authentic. Don’t ever apologize for how music makes you feel. 🥰

[@joefaber1381]

One of Elvis Presley's most powerful songs.

[@markyncole]

Elvis can take any person on an emotional roller coaster ride regardless of what he's singing.

[@pennybobb2255]

Everyone should cry when they hear this.

[@suechristenberry1465]

They told him not to sing this but were so glad he did, no one should laugh at your reaction because it's honest and from the heart, I cry too, Hugs Sis.

[@roberthudson1959]

@real american RCA advised him not to release it. Elvis said, "This is my next single, son" and walked out the door.

[@RJsStudio131]

I was 11 when this song came out and it was done right after his "comeback special" where he closed with the song IF I Can Dream, which was as stated by someone else here written shortly after the MLK assassination, which affected Elvis alot. Elvis grew up in the ghetto of Tupelo MS and then in Memphis and was very close with the black community his entire life. It was 68 that his music changed. There are many videos out there that will give you more of a in depth look into his true talent, His voice, his Charisma and that he was one of the best performers ever if not the best. i was lucky to have seen him 3 times in my life and have seen many many other artists and no one ever brought the electricity to a room or arena with just his presence. One of the best rags to riches story...Thanks for the reaction and respect given to Elvis.

[@THEJAYYSHOW]

Wow this comment definitely made me want to connect more with the history of Elvis and thank you so much for watching and I’m glad you got to meet him 💕

[@RJsStudio131]

​@@THEJAYYSHOW You will have a great journey connecting to his music.. I do want to make sure that I say that when i said I saw him three times, it was in concert and never did meet him, though that would have been the highlight of my life. : )

[@suzyq7748]

Beautifully said....

[@bryancross5051]

@Gerald Bergstrom yes- Cissy Houston. Elvis had the best musicians and singers behind him.

[@tyronesharp401]

@@bryancross5051 oh yes he did.

[@michaelsacco2143]

I got emotional, watching you get emotional. Your honest reaction is worth the click.

[@Dom21221]

im a grown ass man and i always shed a tear when i hear this song. Please take care and God bless everyone who reads this

[@Lindzo89]

I've listened to this song over 100 times and have cried every single time. No one is laughing at you, we're all crying too.

[@1971richardlara]

Every time I hear that song, I do and not ashamed or embarrassed of getting emotional. Over 50 years that song currently means alot...

[@prellen]

Love from Sweden,, Elvis the true Vanilla Brother..♂️🙏👌❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇸🇪

[@frankoshields6643]

This is one of those rare songs that everyone can relate too. It's not a out race, religion, sexual orientation, political faction. It's a out the human spirit ( people don't you understand a child needs a helping hand) ( take a look at you in me are we too blind to see, or do we simply turn our heads look the other way, well the world truns). This song paints a picture that a tone can see, especially a mother. Mac Davis wrote this song for Elvis and Elvis added the the line and his momma cried. Mac Davis said thats what made this song. I smiled through tears watching your reaction because if you have a heart, that's what it will do to you. Thank you for this video, if only everyone could see this and understand we are all human beings and should love one another and stop the hate. Love to all, a d God Bless.

[@Dorakaz1]

Elvis was a very talented man. He had great voice, his presence was amazing, he was good looking, he had a great sense of humour, he was funny but he also was spiritual. Thank you for the reaction, please do more Elvis! One of my favourite is " American Trilogy" from the Aloha concert in Hawaii in 73. Greetings from Greece!

[@VallenFriday]

I'm 59 yrs old and I still feel that song like I did when I was a kid. That song was premiered back in the early '70s. Love it then, Love it Now. Blessings

[@kristybarnes2563]

me too.

[@TakersMissy]

Sweetie, you are NOT alone in your reaction to this song; MILLIONS of others have had similar reactions over the years. It just means that you, like Elvis and those other millions, have good hearts that are moved by these kinds of messages. May God bless you! 😊💖

[@rickyferguson2362]

Written 51 years ago by Mac Davis who just passed. He said when writing this he wanted people to feel it in their gut but remember it in their hearts! I cry when I here this song! Love your channel. God Bless

[@barbaramelville6940]

Sad

[@vivienhallberg200]

Elvis sang with his whole heart and soul; the reason he is still the King and always will be. Thank you for your honest reaction, hello from the UK

[@SK-rr8op]

Great honest reaction. Elvis had a deep spiritual side in him. He was also funny, friendly, super generous etc. ..and he touched many of us with his music and humanity. "If I can Dream" is a good follow-up for this song.... Totally different side of him: "Polk Salad Annie" .And then there are those majestic big songs from Aloha Hawaii 1973. There is so much to learn and suprise in Elvis world....

[@THEJAYYSHOW]

I will definitely look into this thanks for the suggestion

[@THEJAYYSHOW]

@Norma Vandever welcome to the tjs fam

[@cs0126]

AMEN !!✝️✝️✝️.❤️❤️❤️.

[@MomofTwins1992]

I'm 53 yrs old Elvis is from my parents generation and I've heard this song hundreds of times through the years and it's on one of my Playlists and it makes cry every single time. It's an emotional song and still relevant today!

[@TheMutteringMagpie]

I'm 55 and remember this song coming out when I was a kid. It shatters me every time.

[@johnshane9026]

I'm 73 and white and this song has making me cry for a long time. Never feel shame or embarrassment at tears, OK?

[@bridgefin]

Same age and same reaction.

[@jimmyjammgrijalva7847]

No one's laughing at you Jay, that's what makes him the king !!!

[@pauldenton2996]

It's natural to cry when you're human and have a heart when somebody speaking the truth

[@patriciadowning4036]

This is why we're still listening to Elvis all these years later.

[@williamsmith9699]

This was Elvis , this is why we loved him when he was alive , he touched your heart with all his songs , this is why he was called "The King" . He was the very first cross over artist , he fused country , rock and gospel .

[@ridgegillespie2934]

I'm a grown ass man raised in the ghetto of Baltimore and this song makes me tear up

[@JimHall-yl6bx]

Nobody is laughing at you, we are crying with you. Thanks for the heartfelt reaction to Elvis.

[@lenorahawkins2968]

everyone does, this song was written for Glen Campbell, but he refused to sing it, didn't think it would go over well. But Elvis took it and become a hit. But this song will effect us all, I cried for the child and today there are so many, I still cry and I am 62 now.

[@pjfsr7024]

Song was written by Mac Davis; nobody would sing the song for fear of reprisal to their careers. Mac Davis was new, Elvis put the voice to Mac's words and the rest is history ( sadly still ).

[@dar9430]

Yea, no way Glen could have gotten away with this one😢

[@davidobrien7269]

Mac Davis wrote the song.

[@julie8100]

62 too always cried

[@alex.is.here.]

@@pjfsr7024 and so sad, Mac Davis has just died

[@alameas6358]

Don't be ashamed about your feelings and tears. I am sitting here and i'm crying with you. And i've heard the song a hundred times before! I'm so sorry that this song used to tear open old wounds! Sometimes his songs but also his personality hits you right in the heart! Elvis had and still have this effect to the people. That's why he was and still is the King. He sang much more meaningful songs, but also beautyful ballads, Rock, Country, Rhytmn and Blues and Gospel. His gospelsongs live are out of this world and i promise you, again some tears will flow. But he also has a great sense of humor and a lot of fun on stage. He is teasing and kidding the audience, back- up singer and his band as well. So you can cry with him, but you will also laugh with him! When you will laugh with him in the next reaction video, i suggest " Suspicious Minds " live, 1970, Las Vegas. One of his best live perfomances ever! Take care 🙏☀️

[@THEJAYYSHOW]

Thank you so much for making me not feel alone in this reaction and for the wonderful suggestions

[@laurabexley9114]

@ ALAMEA DID YOU GET MY OTHER MESSAGES? A.K.A ELVIS JUNKIE

[@alameas6358]

@@laurabexley9114 What last messages? When did you send them and what was it about?

[@laurabexley9114]

@@alameas6358 You were asking me ABOUT s messagr sent ALINA BY ME WHICH I DIDN'T SEND. SOMRONE RACKING ELVIS OVER THR COALS. A.K.A ELVIS JUNKIE

[@laurabexley9114]

@@alameas6358 BRENT DOWN AGAIN A.K.A ELVIS JUNKIE

[@Dorakaz1]

He grew up in a very poor family but he never forgot it! He became a super star and he was stil a humple , generous man!

[@Dorakaz1]

@real american humble