ROCK & SOUL! 🎵 Elvis Presley - Just Pretend REACTION

[@TheShadow-n8k]

Elvis is a genre unto himself. There's Elvis, and everybody else.

[@shimmers]

Yep

[@texasgirl6000]

Well said. 👍👏

[@philippesauvie639]

I’m sorry, you just can’t compare Elvis Presley to anybody today. First of all, Little Richard, on a national talk show, the host was trying to complement him on inventing rock ‘n’ roll… Little Richard stopped him and said “no! No! Elvis Presley invented rock ‘n’ roll.“ Nobody today has invented anything new. Some might say originality isn’t everything but it’s a lot. Now this song ‘just pretend,’ is a soul full and sexy live performance and so typical of Elvis Presley.

[@chrismiller5875]

He started everything you see today with being provocative, but nobody could follow him... seriously has the most distinguish voice in history and that just the beginning

[@lisamitchell7317]

There was the Godfather of soul, James Brown, which came out the year after Elvis. Then you have the King of Rock, Elvis presley. Elvis was not a "character " as you called him. He was a singer with a 3 octave range, who used his body to both dance and later conduct his band. He was banned from radio stations, states and most of his live performances were only filmed from the waist up. He. Was the first with crazy hair, first dancing vulgar, first with the costumes.... he took his foot, bashed down the music door and changed music.

[@Grey_Beard72]

He is the king of rock and roll. Of course he can sing.

[@foltgameeing]

He's not the "king of rock and roll". He's the King.

[@hulkhatepunybanner]

*Elvis didn't like that title.*

[@foltgameeing]

@@hulkhatepunybanner Well Elvis was humble and good. The only real King is Christ and he knew it. But Elvis was widely known as the King and nothing else. Never the "king of...". Always just the King.

[@hulkhatepunybanner]

@@foltgameeing *I rather call him a Pioneer of rock. Later, Elvis was a Vegas-level vocal star (like Frank Sinatra and Wayne Newton.* (That's not a put-down. Las Vegas acts are top notch.)

[@foltgameeing]

@@hulkhatepunybanner It doesnt matter what you call him. He was known as the King, that was his nickname. Most sold artist through history.

[@janetd6686]

Best vocalist and performer ever. Elvis could sing anything.

[@lantose]

Not to ever be compared to Lady Goo Goo!

[@richr2716]

​@@lantose Lady Who ---Poker Face yea that's a classic. She's not on the Mt Rushmore of women singers far behind Whitney , Celine heck not even as big as T Swift or PINK c'mon

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

no he could not.

[@Foghat7272]

​@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425Wrong.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@Foghat7272 okay could he sing Bohemian Rhapsody?

[@mikem957]

Elvis should NEVER be compared to anyone especially of today's so called musical talent which there's little of when it comes to showmanship and charisma. He was the first superstar in music. The first rock star. The first ICON. The first everything. There's a reason John Lennon said "before Elvis there was nothing". Lady Gaga and Niki Minaj would not exist without Elvis. No one would. He was also a race integrator who opened the doors for black music to go mainstream. Watch Elvis And The Black Community-The Echo Will Never Die and you will learn more about him. All that said, nice reaction.

[@josephamoraz7990]

Man I feel the same way. Lady gaga, nicki Minaj, Kanye.. none of them should be in the same conversation as Elvis Presley.

[@zeppelinfan9360]

Even my boys Page and Plant consider Elvis the King! By the way, Elvis was a Zeppelin fan, he loved Stairway to Heaven. ✌️😊🎸

[@alameas6358]

@@zeppelinfan9360 He loved good Rock music! I wish he had done more songs like "By Babe" or " US Male".

[@christiangarcia3803]

I'm a metalhead since I can remember, I really love oldschool hiphop, I'm currently on a folk/country rabbithole, but ELVIS is something else. The full product, he could sing, he could dance, he could entertain a crowd while being the most beautiful man you could ever see, all his songs are worth hearing, there's always something to pick. He's a myth for a good reason

[@texasgirl6000]

@@josephamoraz7990, so true.

[@Timur_aka_Tamerlane]

As someone who was raised with great music, it is physically painful for me to hear someone say that they did not know Elvis could sing.

[@Eowyn187]

Yeah they might not should have started the vid with that. Personally, I'm trippin going in. I can't unhear that.

[@sunnybaig2961]

Right!

[@bertsplci]

Don't forget Elvis left us 44 years ago. These lovely people Brad&Lex were not even born yet. Of course whole generations of young people do not know that Elvis is vocally one of the best artists in the history of modern music. I just appreciate that these generations still take the time to listen to Elvis and spread their knowledge again to even younger generations.❤️

[@texasgirl6000]

I know right especially comparing him to trash like satanic gaga. 🤢🤮

[@texasgirl6000]

@@bertsplci, you're absolutely correct.

[@dwdwdw11]

Really blows my mind how some people think Elvis couldn't sing! Are they seriously living under that big of a rock!? Dude had the most versatile voice in music history. Could sing any genre

[@danielretting3889]

The more you dig into Elvis the more you will realize he is the king of Entertainment

[@aucourant9998]

"Is it weird that I didn't know Elvis could sing?"...Yes, it is, very weird.

[@TubetakerBHV]

"Is it weird that I didnt know eagles could fly?"

[@flickdasher1775]

bears shit in the woods? nooooooo

[@brandonayong5823]

The thing is many people unfortunately think elvis was just a pretty boy product who shaked hips in front of cameras not knowing he was one of the greatest vocalist ever. His best songs are not his most known actually

[@janparish8055]

If you didn’t know Elvis could sing, what did you think he was famous for?

[@3SeveredHeads]

@@janparish8055 good question!!

[@Indy1831]

Elvis is in the Rock & Roll hall of fame,Country Music hall of fame & the Gospel music hall of fame……..he could sing everything & sing it well.

[@mikem957]

He was inducted into the RnB/Soul music hall of fame in 2016 as well.

[@alameas6358]

+ Rockabilly Hall of Fame

[@texasgirl6000]

@@alameas6358, and many more......more than any other artist. That says it all.

[@alameas6358]

@@texasgirl6000 Yes, that says it all! But it would have taken me too long to list them all. 😉

[@texasgirl6000]

@@alameas6358, yep....that's why he is the goat.

[@robindehlinger4698]

With Elvis, what you hear is what you get. He had incredible talent and charisma. All natural. No special effects. I think this song is beautiful and showcases his incredible voice. Elvis had soul.

[@ruthsimon7035]

ELVIS is out of this world! He had the whole Package! Charisma, great voice, phenomenal looks and moves! Nobody come close!

[@randallharrison3254]

Such a pure and perfect voice.

[@cindyphifer970]

My man Elvis beautiful inside and out

[@tbruce8187]

"If I Can Dream" from his comeback special. My single favorite Elvis song

[@yambo59]

I cant believe how many had no clue how good Elvis voice was, he had one of the best male voices ever heard

[@shimmers]

Elvis was authentic and I honestly think in our society today we don’t know how to process authentic energy .

[@waynevillette4673]

The most versatile vocalist ever, it’s a wonderful journey listening to his songs many different sounds ,

[@justinwilton4603]

Elvis "Trying to get you" (68 comeback special)....his vocals are amazing on it:)

[@flinx649]

yeah... every young person should be exposed to that song from the special...absolutely untouched.

[@stelladevers5334]

Elvis … The Echo will never die ❤️😭❤️❤️

[@kathyjam2482]

Elvis can sing anything! Gospel music was his favorite. 🤴 👑

[@knighttemplar7617]

There will never be another like the king...his music will never die.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

Not "his" music, it belongs to some one else.

[@ronaldackerman7383]

Notice in the very beginning he's signing an autograph stop the show to talk to a fan, Elvis could sing anything, and Elvis was the same on stage as he was off stage, I hope you dive into the Elvis rabbit hole you will discover the greatest entertainer of all time I enjoy your honest reaction thank you

[@kathifielder1110]

It's exciting to see you discover that Elvis could sing! And I'm not at all surprised that you didn't know. As you hear more of his music, you'll be even more amazed. If he couldn't sing, I doubt he would have been inducted into 5 Music Halls of Fame: Rock 'N Roll, Rhythm & Blues, Country, Gospel, and Rockabilly. Back in the day music stars were not created by others like they are today. Their singing ability was what mattered. Elvis had a unique voice and he alone decided how he would interpret songs, how he would dress, how he would wear his hair, etc. Even though everyone associates him with the fancy jumpsuits, he didn't actually start wearing them until a good 15 years into his career. Elvis is definitely worth a deep dive, and please don't limit yourselves to live performances only. He recorded over 700 songs, and many of them were never performed live or were not filmed.

[@BigSharkk]

I was fortunate to see Elvis twice in Chicago. I get what your saying, he had his own mystique. Mystique wouldn't be the word though. His charisma, soul, and the power of his voice. Take a look at the Aloha From Hawaii rehearsal show, the song, What Now My Love. Not only that performance but many others are in another realm. He could sing anything, and if you saw him in person, this may sound a bit out of the ordinary, but when Elvis came on stage with the intro of 2001 the arena lit up with camera flashes and felt like something very very special just landed. He had a God gifted talent, connected naturaly with people and fans and never ever forgot where he came from.

[@Maydoggie]

Coolest cat ever. Even though he is known as the King of Rock and Roll, it's his ballads and gospel that just put him head and shoulders above every other entertainer ever.

[@robbansa]

We want more ELVIS!

[@texasgirl6000]

I agree

[@willgaines5651]

His stage presence was unique - the best.

[@Horrorscope79]

He is outta this world,what a voice... The King...

[@marckusel5602]

Elvis is a GOAT. The king Elvis is his own genre.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

he is not a goat he was a puppet.

[@robmiller3464]

Brad & Lex, if you thought Elvis Presley couldn’t sing, you have truly missed out on a special person. You’ve only started your journey! Keep going. Thanks

[@SearlesHernandez]

"Love Me Tender" and "Bridge Over Trouble Water" LIVE #Elvis

[@mikehigbee4754]

Elvis was the entertainer!

[@sarahcarr5275]

One of my all time favorite Elvis songs. 😍 He was the greatest singer of the 20th century and quite frankly so far this century too despite being dead for 45 years. Love you forever Elvis!

[@silverhippie3910]

Immensely talented. The definition of Charismatic.✌️✌️✌️

[@kentinatl]

JUST PRETEND IS ONE OF HIS GREATEST LIVE PERFORMANCES,,,, I AM 64 AND HAVE LISTENED TO MANY,MANY GENRES BUT IF I COULD GO BACK IN TIME AND SEE ANYONE IT WOULD BE ELVIS...TCB

[@equalityrae]

Anytime I watch our younger generation react to Elvis my heat swells. Even if they are surprised by what a wonderful singer or performer he was they took the time to discover how talented he was. We need all younger generations to watch him and keep his memory alive for years to come!

[@beautifulinsideout5258]

What you didn't know? He can sing any genre of songs and no singer can compare before and after him with his looks, voice, charm, stage presence, performance and sense of humor. As BB King said in an interview he had everything and I quote; "He's tall, goodlooking, charming. . . . .everything, Waht's not to like."

[@Mrdell061]

Lex, maybe you mean that Elvis is larger than life; yet, he's still authentic.

[@sherylmcclure400]

One of my favorite songs by Elvis he could sing anything song you give him a cover song he will make it his and do it better there is no one that even comes close to Elvis

[@hollywinningham6375]

Elvis is the real deal !! No one can compare to him or even come close to him..beautiful inside and out..king of cool..very generous...could sing any genre of music and still loved and missed to this day ❤❤❤❤❤❤...THE GOAT 🎤🔥🎼❤

[@pauljansen1137]

Next: "Suspicious Minds"....Live that is...that performance will show you his true greatness!!!

[@If6turnsouttobe9]

Ya mean the one when he's flirting with the backup singer? That was great. He was definitely hamming it up just for her I think.

[@texasgirl6000]

@@If6turnsouttobe9, yep that was last Vegas 1970....I believe.

[@genx8980]

"I don't know anything about Lady Gaga except she wears meat suits" I feel you dude, same here. Elvis is great and your reaction to this song was very well done.

[@marketingheavydutytowcompa6996]

Oh my God let that girl know Elvis Presley will always be the king of rock and roll.. Elvis will always be the greatest singer in the history of planet Earth... And of course he will always be the biggest Babe magnet in history...

[@richardjohn658]

Elvis the most succesful singer of all time ... YES he can sing

[@jeremiahrose4681]

Did you all fall off your seat when she said; I didn't know Elvis could sing? Whoooooo....that was a crazy remark. There's so many legendary songs by Elvis it's insane.....you can go down the Elvis highway and get lost for sure. What would they thing of "If I could Dream"?

[@wendyromero9488]

He's the One and Only!! Luv u Elvis.. always and forever!!

[@josephamoraz7990]

Its very sad to hear someone say "I never knew elvis could sing" I wanna ask them ok so who do you think CAN sing? Drake, Justin beiber, Kanye... haha Elvis has got some soul man. Grew up singing gospel.

[@ianblake815]

Elvis and the black community is a must watch documentary

[@dawnbailey910]

Elvis was one of kind!

[@rodneymontgomery1324]

If I Can Dream, In the Ghetto, Bridge Over Trouble Water, Trying To Get To You

[@stianolafsen7450]

Love this Song!

[@davidyoung2440]

Elvis could sing anything you havnt even scratched the surface . Try ,,, if I can dream , trying to get to you or American trilogy

[@davescurry69]

In my opinion Elvis was the greatest singer who ever lived. Add to that the swag and the charisma and you've got the most important figure in popular music history. If you liked his singing on that one, check out "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "If I Can Dream", "American Trilogy" and "How Great Thou Art".

[@maryrowell1122]

Don't forget that beautiful face of him first time I saw him almost passed out only 2 and a 1/2 feet away

[@jennywren7822]

Anything from 68 COMEBACK SPECIAL and this show LIVE 70 VEGAS are the videos to react to. This was 52 years ago, unbelievable. The man had everything, especially looks. Well done ❤

[@mzblue7214]

He is pure natural talent, 100%!! Loooove me some ELVIS. He's FIRE! React to 'Trying To Get To You'

[@65presleychick]

Elvis was and is head and shoulders above everyone and always will be.

[@grigoriorifiel]

In the 1950's no one was even close to Elvis in popularity. When the Beatles came along it was Elvis and the Beatles, after Elvis got out of the Army. Then when the Beatles left the scene Elvis was again alone at the top. In the 70's again there were two superstars, Elvis and Led Zeppelin. You can't really compare the type of fame Elvis enjoyed to artists today or since he arrived on the scene until his death. No one had ever enjoyed the level of fame he did before he arrived, and he stayed there for three decades in spite of all the other major talents who came along. I read once in the 70's that "There are three American phenoms that are internationally recognizable; Elvis, Superman, and Mickey Mouse; and only one of them is human." He sang everything; rock, country, gospel, and many Spanish, Italian, German, and Irish standards. My three favorite Elvis songs are; In the Ghetto (studio version), Change of Habit, and I Love You Because.

[@KSDVLmom]

No pause forever.He really captivates. His voice sounds like my childhood and makes me tear up. He sing everything. We literally only had 1 gospel album and it was his

[@zzremington]

Check out his version of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" live (HQ version). It's amazing.

[@elv5268]

The most beautiful voice the universe the king is the king 👑

[@elvismanrocks]

I just love to see people like both of you so calm so humble without overreacting it's just beautiful! 👍

[@scobie4252]

His gospel music is some of his best works my opinion of course

[@kevinstarr516]

If you want to hear elvis SANNNNGGGG, listen to him perform "How Great Thou Art", " My Way", "You Gave Me A Mountain", and "An American Trilogy" and let your ears be blessed.

[@alameas6358]

The Rolling Stone Magazine named him #2 of the best male singers of the 20th century. I guess he can sing "quite well"......🎶 😊 He could sing everything and he did! You will always hear a 'different' Elvis.......but you will always know it's Elvis! His voice was unique!

[@tomlorenzen4062]

Ray Charles was first??? Gimme a break. Love Ray but he can't sing like Elvis

[@alameas6358]

@@tomlorenzen4062 Tought exactly the same! Elvis voice is devinitely better and much more versatile!

[@matinmirnaghibi5846]

You wanna hear Elvis signs watch if I can dream from his comeback special

[@MrAlanfalk73]

Such a singer/ entertainer !!!

[@jdog22121]

Elvis is a star, he’s the definition of a super star. He’s a revolutionary (the hair, the outfits, the dancing, the ability to sing different genres) as well as a true mans man. Just when you hear other celebrities talk about him it’s like when he enters the room there’s no one within his stratosphere and everyone knows it. Rip king

[@tiggerwoods100]

To me just to sum up just how great Elvis was. In the early 70's when satellites where sent into space and we gained the ability to broadcast shows around the world. The big tech came to Elvis to put on the first globally televised show. It was Aloha From Hawaii. Nothing beat the viewership of this concert until I believe Live Aid came out with their concert to fight AIDS. An often over looked song by Elvis is "Don't cry daddy". It actually followed me the first time I heard it because it just didn't sound like Elvis. It was the first time I ever heard him do such such a gentle meaningful song. Still my favorite Elvis song.

[@lancerx1759]

Elvis in 2022 remains the King cause he truly showed Love for All Folks in Audience

[@mvj8663]

Elvis sang all types of music and you have not seen anything in how good his pipes were. He was the Ultimate performer and about his side burns. That was the style lots of people had in the late 60s and through the 70s.

[@texasgirl6000]

Yep.....they were called porkchops.

[@jrsummerlin6870]

My favorate singer of all times been a Elvis fan since I was 5 years old since 1962

[@birdland85]

I love how captivating and respectful you listened

[@pamelamaloof474]

LOve for Elvis is deep in my family.... starting with my great grandmother, her daughter, thenmy mother, then me and now my 3 year old daughter loves his videos and tries to dance and sing and copy him

[@danhill5619]

The King Of Rock And Roll

[@fern]

Elvis - In The Ghetto is one of my favorite songs of his if you want to see his amazing singing vocals.

[@SweeranSwift]

Off course Elvis can sing! GOAT

[@scottdaughtry6740]

NOBODY comes close to Elvis behind a microphone. Thank you for exploring one of his ballads, which IMO showcase his vocal range and talent.

[@shjssjjs7015]

His impact will going to stay for ever and ever and ever

[@jasbrandt7762]

Elvis is the king of mucik, and he can sing so you melt❤❤❤

[@willows26]

Elvis has pipes!!!! Who knew!

[@daleclark3900]

Hes the greatest

[@michaelforbes4751]

He was just unbelievable,no one person will close to that man.never be replaced.

[@jasonfrye6709]

American Trilogy In Hawaii is Amazing!!

[@josephamoraz7990]

Suspicious minds live! I believe at the same concert. And then check out "if I can dream" LIVE. Both Must be LIVE

[@smokeysrt9774]

If you would like to see how well Elvis could really sing. Check out the song "You gave me a Mountain" from the Aloha from Hawaii concert in 73.

[@tiggerwoods100]

My all time favorite.

[@8tchtrain]

"In the ghetto" by Elvis is a must listen by you two.

[@TheBohemianAngels]

The song you referenced "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" was not Elvis...it was Freddy Mercury of the band named "Queen", who was basically doing a song similar to what Elvis would do, and he made his voice sound like Elvis to pay him homage. Wanted to clear that up. Nice reaction too.

[@Mirrorgirl492]

Lex is 100% correct in her analogy. Both Elvis and Lady GaGa have an authenticity that shines through the MEGA performance. This authenticity is the basis of their unparalleled ability to connect with their audience.

[@cindyphifer970]

Elvis was unique and an original. You should hear his 1970 cover of Bridge over Troubled Water

[@rontrudell3358]

Elvis had the. Greatest voice of the twentieth century. Where you been girl. Didn’t know. Elvis could sing. T c b. Canada

[@kimberlywilliams7891]

68 Comeback Special. Raw talent.

[@angelamelton4747]

Thank you for giving Elvis a chance.

[@jesus19772009]

He can not be compared with anybody he is the best and he is the king

[@AMNON1956]

The World of Elvis Presley Alive and well even slightly every soul in the world Amnon Levy - Lavi

[@petermartinijr.1012]

Elvis was the most popular singer to ever live, bar none. He could sing any genre of music equally well. The Aloha from Hawaii special, from 1973, is still the most watched TV show ever. Over 1.5 billion people around the world watched it in 1973, and I was one of them that watched it in 1973. To put it in perspective, 1.5 billion watched it at a time when there were less than 3 billion people in the world. Roughly 60% of the world's population watched that concert. That is an achievement no artist or group has ever come close to matching. He was given the name the "King of Rock & Roll" in 1956, a name he hated BTW, because in 1956 alone he sold more records than any other artist or group sold for the entire decade.

[@delorespetree3243]

The greatest singer ever

[@vancover8785]

I LOVE ELVIS. BRASIL

[@lindalinker5740]

Elvis is a one of a kind person and singer

[@philburke1902]

come on, run a marathon on Elvis, you won't be disappointed.

[@josephmastando358]

You have to hear him sing IF I A DAM AND BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER