FIRST TIME EVER HEARING!! Elvis Presley - If I Can Dream ('68 Comeback Special)

FIRST TIME EVER HEARING!! Elvis Presley - If I Can Dream ('68 Comeback Special)
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[@marnernordendal3927]

Yes that was a performance ❤❤❤

[@vickyhoover4256]

This was the first and last time Elvis ever sang this song

[@MsRhodeman]

Being a baby boomer I was a teenager when this song came out and I will tell you honestly from my heart this was one of my favorite songs as a teenager and even when I listen to it now especially if I watch him doing it live I still get a tear in my eye listening to it because I know that he meant every word that he was singing because this was written in dedication to Martin Luther King Jr after he was killed.... Elvis had a great admiration for Martin Luther King Junior and it hurt him a lot when he died... So every word that he sings in this song it's coming from the very bottom of his soul😊

[@marnernordendal3927]

Very good one ❤it

[@user-ix2hi7oj9k]

That man looked possessed but in a great way! Everyone needs to hear and see this performance, so they reach deep, deep down to their soul! Fantastic E.P.!!!

[@joesawyer3642]

You have just witnessed a devastated Elvis singing out his soul to honor his assassinated friends, Dr. Martin Luther King, and Senator Bobby Kennedy who was also a fierce fighter for human rights and equality. Watch the video "Elvis Presley and the Black Community" and that will give you an good idea of how Elvis fought his heart out for the innocent downtrodden.. He grew up dirt poor and hung out with African Americans who loved him as much as he loved them. He was a force for good, and it hurts to see him called a racist. He was a courageous fighter all of this life. I love that man.

[@paulasmith3179]

Thank you for introducing Elvis to a younger audience.

[@AlanfiHolfield]

his manager didn't want him to sing this and threatened to sue if he did, Elvis won that time. He and his lady backing singers cried after this performance for MLK..Elvis was the best.

[@michele6740]

Elvis had such courage. In that time he risk his life speaking out for equality. Just need to watch the 1st part of “Elvis and the black community- the echo will never die” to see how we forget how overt and normal racism was. There was still segregation when Elvis started.

[@ruthanncrandall3978]

Elvis loved everyone regardless of skin color.He was saddened by the death of MKK and Robert Kennedy.He put his ALL into this song.

[@ruthanncrandall3978]

MLK

[@karenpowell6063]

Great reaction 🔥🔥

[@Wildlife_SA.]

Elvis brought me to your channel... I love this man's voice! The GOAT. No autotune or special monitors... Just pure raw talent! Very nice reaction. He is singing with his soul! Amazing performance. He is still loved worldwide and will never be forgotten. More Elv1s please. 💪🥇🇿🇦🌍 (I was 10 when this '68 Comeback Special aired). Lifelong fan of this beautiful man! Subbed!

[@rong805]

Have you seen the Wings of Pegasus YT channel? If not, he's done several Elvis videos, proving that he could indeed play the guitar, as many have said he couldn't. He talks about autotune technology, broke down Elvis' voice, and how it's not even in the range for it to work even if it was available then. Really good stuff, I recommend it highly.

[@Wildlife_SA.]

@@rong805 Yes thanks, I have discovered that channel. Anything with good Elvis content, I pursue! 😊🎶🎸🥇

[@elvistcb3521]

Elvis does do a rap in the song... RUN ON! Check it out!👑👌

[@marion_R]

Didn't know that it is a rap, but I love RUN ON!

[@user-wb2zw5vh7p]

I was 11 when this came out my mother gave me for my 10th birthday my first Elvis record.Because she loved Elvis and wanted to here him I lost her in 2012 and every Elvis song reminds me of my mom . THANKS FOR KEEPING ELVIS ALIVE.check out his songs from Hawaii they are so good

[@terrygarcia897]

My mom and aunts saw the king 3 times Wichita falls and frothworth. Tx in the 50s. She been to Graceland 3 times. We are trying to go to Graceland soon. She's 83 and the last sibling. Texas. Stay well and groovy my friend.

[@Wildlife_SA.]

Elvis loved to sing gospel songs. This was his favourite genre. He grew up a Christian. Please react to Elvis singing How Great Thou Art live in 1972. Fabulous performance. Thank you!

[@debbyschultz1729]

Elvis is the G.O.A.T!!

[@arlenefisher1164]

This was a tribute to Martin Luther King.

[@neraksirrah]

10 out of 10! You're right. Elvis fan then, now & forever!

[@mikesba]

Check out “Elvis Presley and the Black Community - that echo will never die”. It gives you some background on his life & career.

[@arlenefisher1164]

YES !!! It explains his humble beginnings and what he did for unity of blacks and whites.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@arlenefisher1164 what did he do for the unity. educate me.

[@delilahmorrow4606]

ELVIS BROUGHT ME TO YOUR CHANNEL. ELVIS HAS TO DIFFERENT CHANNELS

[@sherylmcclure400]

This is Elvis's most powerful message song he has ever sung ,he was just devastated when MLK died ,Robert Kennedy was killed ,because this man loved all races ,and his red tie is for all the soldiers who died in Viet Nam ,everbody all over the world should hear this song ,and stop all this hate ,and violence

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

it is the message of the song writer.

[@ednahighsmith7268]

This is a tribute to MLK and Bobby Kennedy (Robert)

[@TheRealMarisolAcosta]

I love his music! 🥹♥️ W video 🔥

[@willow0828]

Everything in this performance has a purpose. The song itself was written by Earl Brown, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech I Have a Dream. The song was written with Elvis in mind & it’s a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mr. Brown was aware of Elvis love for Dr. King. He also knew that Elvis was devastated by the news of Dr. King’s assassination (less than 9 miles from Graceland, Elvis‘s home). The white suit was also worn to accompany the song’s dream for better days. At the time, the conflict in Vietnam was heart wrenching. In remembrance, of the lives lost during the Vietnam war. The burgundy colored scarf Elvis wore around his neck was for them.

[@catherinehodges2018]

Listen to Elvis singing Gospel. Doesn't matter what song - as long as it's Gospel and as long as it's Elvis!!

[@user-wi6oc8kq6o]

Elvis never sang this again in concert or recording….he said he could never match this and didn’t want to lessen it by trying.

[@mandym4324]

You've done the top 2 reactions...this one and "In the Ghetto". Now you need to watch the other top one. It's another one from the 68 comeback special called, "Trying to Get to You." The one where he is wearing the black leather suit. You will love it.

[@hillsboroughguy]

Thank you for reacting to Elvis us fans truly appreciate it.

[@RaineyTv]

🙌🙌🙌

[@cindyphifer970]

Elvis always the best

[@carolyn_sm7182]

Elvis sang this song in honor of both Martin Luther King, Jr., and Robert F. Kennedy who had both been assasinated in 1968. He admired and respected them both. The song itself is a kind of play on MLK's I have a dream speech.

[@michellejackson6679]

This man was born during the Depression, his Daddy went to jail when he was 2, I think, for writing a bad check to feed his family.. His Mama was dependent on the church to get them through and they lived in object poverty.. Elvis would go to black churches... he learned soul, he learned to love other races.. This song here is so sad to me.. it came out over 55 years ago.. I was in diapers.. It became my favorite song when I was 10.. didn't know the true meaning of it till I was in my 20's.. What makes me sad is that we haven't evolved enough still to stop the hate

[@colmflaherty3963]

Nobody could sing this song better than Elvis. In the same show he does this song again, this time in Black leather gear, it's interesting now he can do it different.

[@idawheat1333]

One of the most iconic and controversial performances . Elvis left his heart and soul on that stage❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Jeri_C11]

It was written for him after MLK was assassinated and it affected him so much. It happened in Memphis where Elvis lived. He was a kind, gentle, humble and extremely generous man and a beautiful soul. Died too young but still beloved 47 yrs later in which thousands and thousands of people come from all over the world for candlelight vigil and to pay their respects to his home Graceland and his grave site. Thank you so much. I’m going to check your playlist before I make a recommendation. Subscribed & liked. 😊😊❤❤❤

[@user-wb2zw5vh7p]

Kentucky rain

[@michellejackson6679]

I'm old. I was 1 yr old when this concert happened...But was born and raised on Elvis by my Mom

[@Snorkebogan]

SO GREAT❤❤

[@charlenewebb5893]

Elvis Baby !

[@user-vy6nc7yq3z]

The GOAT of all time. No one can compare today.

[@delilahmorrow4606]

❤ Love Elvis. Thank you!

[@delilahmorrow4606]

Elvis was a delivery truck driver studying to be an electrician who came from a poor family that made it happen

[@judypetitto]

GOAT!

[@bengaltiger1289]

We would be more peaceful if not for presidents and politicians keeping us divided. I recommend listening to George Carlin, he's far more emphatic than I could ever be ❤

[@TheKopyKatz]

Fire 🔥🔥🔥

[@KidBklyn]

Elvis could sing anything and everything with immense emotion and soul. His favorite was Gospel.

[@lmsossi6501]

I can see why you found this song inspirational or motivational, but this song is actually in response to the assassinations of RFK and MLK that same year. It isn't actually about achieving your dreams but is a rewording of MLK's speech, "I Have a Dream." Elvis was told to end his comeback special with a Christmas song, but he fought the network and his own people to do this song instead because he wanted to end with a message--a plea for peace and understanding and equality in a world torn by war and racial unrest. This was during the Civil Rights Movement when the belief was that a song like this would end his career. It wasn't a popular message to many at that time, but Elvis stood his ground and said what he felt needed to be said: Why can't MLK's dream of peace and equality come true?

[@fayewood1377]

My favorite Elvis song, his memorial to MLK who had recently been murdered.

[@user-mz8sg8ij4p]

זה שיר עוצמתי.מאוד מרגש.אהבתי את התגובה🤘🤘🤘🫶🫶🫶

[@nanlyn52]

I was 8 yrs. old

[@MyboogerwontSurrender]

Spread the song! 😊

[@carolhayar3037]

(new sub) SOME BACKGROUND INFO: As per the producer-director of the '68 special -- Steve Binder -- Elvis, Binder & others were together in the studio when they heard noise coming from the TV in the next room; it was the TV news broadcast that Robert Kennedy had just been assassinated. Binder, Elvis, et al sat up until about 4 a.m. talking about the turmoil in the world at that time w-Elvis expressing his thoughts & feelings. Binder asked songwriter Walter Earl Brown to compose a song based on those discussions. The song is notable for its similarities to Martin Luther King’s wish for a world of peace and harmony. The red tie was for the blood shed in Vietnam. See the video "Gates of Graceland: Secrets of the '68 Special" for the entire story of the '68 special, + all the other Steve Binder video interviews regarding the culmination of the song & the entire making of the special. A little story that Steve Binder related which took place in the dressing room regarding the '68 special right before Elvis was due to go on: Elvis was extremely nervous and he told Binder that he didn't know any of the songs, he forgot all the words, & wasn't going out there, & Binder said, "I don't care if you walk out, just say hello & then walk off, but you ARE going out." And out he came.

[@mikematusek4233]

The "Comeback" was that he was leaving Hollywood and Acting and going back to touring.

[@melaniesander2569]

Great reaction to Elvis please keep them coming! *Check out (Elvis and the black community that echo will never die part 1&2) you’ll learn what Elvis went through and how he was treated You won’t regret it!!!!! 🎤🎸👑

[@annleffew3857]

His voice is so powerful it gives everyone chills please react to his song new orleans from his movie scene king creole u will love it thanks

[@WoodsWoman822]

Elvis Presley's "IF I CAN DREAM" From his 68 Comeback Special, Live This was Elvis's Heartfelt and Powerful Tribute to Dr Martin Luther King Jr, after his Assasination in Memphis Tennessee where Elvis Lived. It is Based on the message of MLK's "I Have A Dream" Speech, and was written for him with this in mind. It also honored the Memory of Robert F Kennedy, who was also Assasinated during the same time period. This was a Turbulent Time in America, 🇺🇸 with the Civil Rights Movement, Protests and Riots against Vietnam War and it seemed as if the Country was being torn apart and Elvis wanted to bring a Message of Hope and Unity to the Nation. "If I Can Dream" is at it's heart, a Civil Rights Song. Elvis Presley Without Love (There is Nothing) Elvis Back In Memphis Album 1969 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJSymaGeirmNracsi=5Dzl5ArzdAVRF7ix Elvis Presley "Bridge Over Troubled Water" 1970 Live Las Vegas (New Mix Great Sound) kzbin.info/www/bejne/o33FgHWllp2peposi=SsBVP-7mFKI-Tu4X

[@AAndromeda-lw7fh]

…Phenomenal!! … Elvis has everything a singer needs: GOOD LOOKS, GOOD MANNERS, HUMOR, SEXY, a stunning VOICE... and above all an incredible CHARISMA!! ... He is still unsurpassed today and a singer for eternity!! ✨💎✨🕺🏻🕯 Thank you

[@mikem957]

There's a time for entertainment and performing, and then there's a time for putting that all aside to use your platform to make your voice heard. This was that time for Elvis. 🙏👍👍👑👑👑

[@ellsay8987]

I'm glad they remade this scene with Austin in 2022 movie.

[@gbbryangad]

Subbed for Elvis. Yes, more please!

[@terryjestersr.6769]

the "ELVIS ". movie was about what Col; Parker did to Elvis during his career

[@Missmer796]

Find the song “ Run On” gospel Elvis. It’s like gospel / rap

[@misaeltourn4063]

Exacto, siempre usaba esos mics

[@NinaMcFadden]

Fantastic reaction 🙂

[@hazelanglin5907]

This time you gave me a mountain. American trilogy. These are great songs

[@samhugh4965]

This song was written for Elvis to reflect his thoughts and feelings after the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy in 1968 to be performed as his final for the special. If you haven’t done Bossa Nova, Baby from his movie, Fun in Acapulco, in 1963, that would be a fun one. Here’s a link to the part of the movie where he performs it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXjEn6J7epyJi8Usi=G1lAkGh4tBXlyL02

[@carolhayar3037]

Thanks for mentioning Kennedy & why the song was created, which it seems like many people aren't even aware of.

[@michele6740]

Love Bossa Nova Baby. “If I can dream” was written in tribute to MLK not Kennedy. It was written after MLK was killed 4/4/68 But before Kennedy was killed in June. Kennedy wasn’t dead yet when it was written. But the racial tension was so high that “they” were softening the MLK song by adding tribute to Vietnam War Vets, Robert and sometime John Kennedy. It was racial motivated to add people beside just MLK because so many (lots-most during that time) white people were against MLk. That is why they wouldn’t allow him to sing it. That is why nobody had heard this song on the radio, etc. because it was written in tribute to MLK.

[@carolhayar3037]

@@michele6740 It was written within a few days after Kennedy. See "Gates of Graceland: Secrets of the '68 Special" a lengthy video by Steve Binder for the story of the special & the song -- also see videos of Binder's interviews all exclusively related to '68.

[@samhugh4965]

@@michele6740 as Carol said, it was written after the assassination of Kennedy.

[@sherrera66]

U can try US Male get a taste of what u were talking about lol. This is an incredible song and an amazing performance by Elvis. See if u think he could have rapped haha let us know TCB⚡️

[@colleenluiz3678]

This was a tribute to MLK and Robert Kennedy who had been assassinated. His manager didn’t want him to sing anything political and Elvis didn’t have creative control.

[@MsRhodeman]

Elvis's manager Colonel Parker in real life as well as in the movie played by Tom Hanks screwed Elvis over royally... Elvis wanted to travel the world and he was invited to do so the colonel Parker wouldn't do it he kept him at the hotel in Las Vegas... He made a side deal and you see it in the movie with the owner at the hotel he is to keep Elvis on that stage every night for all his shows no matter what life or death and in return all of his gambling debts would be wiped clean and I think his house limit what's set like a million dollars... He wiped Elvis out financially....😢❤

[@bella-xp7qd]

The mics back then were made of metal. If bigger they would have been too heavy for the artists to hold all night.

[@kimgray3421]

MLK tribute.

[@nathaniman7293]

Not as much of a motivational song as it is a racial reconciliation song as others have noted. It was about the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. who was murdered 15 minutes from Graceland, Elvis Presley’s home. This is why you hear the pain in his voice and the heart felt passion in this performance!❤

[@MsRhodeman]

I would advise not to watch the Elvis movie until you've done a lot of his songs and music because only then will you get the full effect of how good of an impersonator Austin Butler is of Elvis.... All these other Elvis impersonators that have been out here for 20 and 30 years trying to do Elvis not one of them can do it... And look up the history of Austin Butler preparing to play the part of Elvis in the movie he's got quite a story too... He's very gracious about the opportunity to play in the movie....

[@vickicalder9080]

The song had to do with the death of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

Elvis singing this song was all about getting the black dollar, because they had the white dollar.