FIRST TIME WATCHING Jailhouse Rock! Elvis Presley | FILM REACTION

[@BetsyJonex-f6v]

The guy that wrote the song is actually playing the piano in this last scene. Great reaction. Thanks

[@racingfootball]

this man is gorgeous IN ALMOST EVERY WAY, can sing so graciously, MEANINGFULLY , oh... that song... young and beautiful ... LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH .....acted well....THIS was great Thank you for suggesting this ... MY BFF KNOWS

[@elizabethvargas8670]

Ohhhhh Elvis the most beautiful voice the most beautiful man the universe. BEAUTIFUL REACTION more king please.

[@SephPlays]

I won't stop until ive listened to every song, watched every movie and interview xD

[@CornbreadOracle]

The video (thats what we call it now) of the song Jailhouse Rock always makes me chuckle at the idea that Elvis thought he couldn’t dance. And by the way he thought of dance, he couldn’t. In his time, ‘dance’ was choreographed. Even those fabulous jazz swing dancers were relying on known steps. What Elvis was doing, moving to the music, wasn’t considered ‘dance’. As such they had a bit of a problem getting the choreography right for this performance. Elvis didn’t naturally do those ‘steps’ when he was singing. Finally the choreographer asked Elvis to simply do his thing and they choreographed the whole thing around Elvis’s natural moves. The result is one of the coolest & most iconic rock n roll moments in movie history.

[@SephPlays]

Thats very cool! Thank you for this Cornbread 😀

[@shirleycarr5387]

A very good movie.

[@nevele3395]

Brilliant 😆

[@debbyschultz1729]

Love your reaction to Elvis!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤!!

[@nenabunena]

He's also a bit of a bad boy in roustabout as well!

[@grahammalcolm7130]

It acually did during filming a crown came loose and he swallowed it . It went into his lung . He had emergency operation . The actress was killed in a car crash before the film aired . Elvis was devastated

[@nenabunena]

Glad to see someone reacting to his films! This is my favorite of his! That bassline riff was played by elvis fyi. His bassist bill black couldn't get it right after a couple of takes and left in frustration so elvis took over and played the bass instead

[@SephPlays]

Ohh wow i didn't know this!

[@maggieshome]

Love jailhouse rock you made me lol lovely film brilliant beautiful tribute I like it in black an white makes it feel more dramatic

[@kyloren1014]

Thanks! Love you’re reaction, when I was a little girl, this is was my favorite record and it is my favorite Elvis song

[@SephPlays]

Thank you ever so much for your Super Thanks Kylo! Really happy you enjoyed this. I have to admit i play this song quite often when im doing house work and I've just rewatched this movie a couple of days ago. I think it grows on you the more times you watch it and the songs are forever classics 😍 I don't think Elvis can be beaten 👌perfection!

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

I love Elvis movies and this is one of my favorites. The storyline was great and the music was amazing! 💖💖

[@debbyschultz1729]

Elvis did the choreography on the video for Jailhouse Rock

[@SephPlays]

Theres no denying this man is multi-talented! 😍

[@debbyschultz1729]

Elvis had Everything!! He was an still is a quadruple threat!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤!

[@MarkRogersVOCFB]

It’s impossible to choose one Elvis song, but if you have to it’s Jailhouse Rock.

[@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor]

Classic man!!!!

[@nenabunena]

I also love 50s cars, they were big, stylish and had a variety of colors and accessories!

[@sylviaclaudette8689]

Elvis himself plays BASS on ,You'r SO SQUARE.

[@sylviaclaudette8689]

He softened at the end , learning a big kesson.

[@WoodsWoman822]

You always make your reactions so much fun, your really good at it. Thank You !! 😁

[@SephPlays]

Aww thank you kim! I do try. Even if its just one smile out of a thousand people, i feel like ive won 😊

[@sylviaclaudette8689]

Did the choreography himself. It was so famous in the studios, other stars came and watched him film this, including Chalton Heston! Sofia Loren came and sat on his lap and petted him! See the photos!

[@kathifielder1110]

I'm so glad you're reacting to Elvis' movies! This was a super fun reaction! It was quite the roller coaster for you. I had to look up Mickey Alpert because I never heard of him either. He was an American jazz songwriter, entertainer, and orchestra leader. He passed away in 1965 so he was still alive to hear his name mentioned in this movie. Some interesting facts: When they recorded "You're So Square (Baby I Don't Care)", the bass player had a new electric bass and couldn't figure out how to play what Elvis wanted. He got frustrated, put the bass down, and as he walked away told Elvis "you do it". And Elvis did, so what you heard was actually Elvis playing that bassline that you liked. When Elvis slid down the pole he dislodged a cap on his tooth which he swallowed. It lodged in his lung where the doctors discovered it had broken into two pieces. So they had to go in twice to remove it. Luckily, they didn't damage his vocal cords. Sadly, Elvis' co-star, Judy Tyler, and her husband were killed in a car accident three days after this movie was finished. Elvis could never bring himself to watch it. You'll find as you travel your Elvis journey that his life was every bit as unique and fascinating as his talent.

[@CornbreadOracle]

Mickey Alba was the name in the film. It was a made up character. Kinda put me in mind of Pat Boone, but maybe that’s just me.

[@kathifielder1110]

@@CornbreadOracle Oh thanks for the info. I thought he said Mickey Albert, looked it up, and saw Mickey Alpert.

[@terrymeddings5563]

Actually your right on nearly everything bar one,urban myth Elvis didn't watch jail house rock he did.

[@kathifielder1110]

@@terrymeddings5563 Good to know. Thanks for the correction.

[@SephPlays]

Thank you Kathi! I wonder how horrible it must be to inhale something that size. Stuff of nightmares!

[@AnnemarieSwarts]

My goodness, you are so good at this. I laughed out loud often times. Well done, a great way to commemorate Elvis' passing. I concur with a sentiment below, you don't have to ever apologize for rolling back, we love to see/hear Elvis AGAIN, especially the really good parts. I was a latecomer to Elvis so when I got to to the movies I was so not impressed that three of his pre-army films were in B&W. Regardless of the reasons for it, I still want them all in colour!

[@SephPlays]

Aww thank you Swarts!! 😀

[@shirleycarr5387]

The actress who played peggy,her real name was Judy tyler.,she got killed in a car accident at the end of this movie Elvis was devastated and never watched this movie.

[@terrymeddings5563]

Almost right Shirley, he did watch jail house rock.

[@vicoviaag]

I would love a reaction to the movie king creole he did in 1958

[@SephPlays]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH2vZptnaMqdhpI Just for you 😀

[@sammy_the_uncool2702]

@Seph Plays Never apologize for rolling it back. We completely understand. I had to roll it back when you said, "You want awful, I can give you awful." * proceeds to cut to a "cover" of "Physical * I laughed so hard at that part of your reaction my dog actually started growling at me 😂😂😂 (He hates having his sleep disturbed, grumpy thing.) Speaking of dogs, the dogs in this film were/ are basset hounds- and, yes, the same breed of dog that Steve Allen had Elvis sing "Hound Dog" to live on national television. So good catch on that one! Which also reminds me: Why is it that a UK native can do an American accent better than an American can do a British one? I never got that. Impressive, but a bit of a head scratcher for me all the same. (This is me complimenting you on your Elvis impression, Seph, which honestly was better than some I've heard, and the fact you're not even American makes it a bit more impressive in my opinion.) To answer your question about the pictures on the wall in the studio in this movie: Don't know if those were/ are headshots of real celebrities or not. But it is interesting to note that the layout of that studio is very similar to Sun Records where Elvis started out. To answer your question about girls giving descriptions of themselves in letters they wrote: Yes. Yes, it was common. I'm sure that detail was inspired by more than one real life fan letter Elvis had received from more than one of his adoring female fans. To answer your question about Mickey Alba: Made up character for the movie. To answer your question about why "Jailhouse Rock" was filmed in black & white: This is according to Wikipedia: "Filmed in black and white, the film ["Jailhouse Rock"] was the first MGM production to use the recently 35 mm anamorphic lens by Panavision. The anamorphic lens was basically gave the film the widescreen or "stretch" effect. Which was very popular when it first debuted in 1954. Panavision is an American motion equipment company that specializes in cameras and lenses and was found in 1953. The company was started by Robert Gottshalk as a smaller partnership to create the anamorphic projectionens which made the widescreen fornat for movies very popular and high in demand. Panavision is still in business today and is unique in the fact that they own their equipment exclusively, unlike the company's competitors. Nedrick Young was the screenwriter of this film, a blacklisted Hollywood actor & screenwriter. (He was blacklisted because he refused to testify before The House Of Un- American Activities Community. They basically thought that Hollywood was supporting a bunch of Communists and suspected members of the Communist Party USA. Cold War and "Red Scare" sh*t basically.) Judy Tyler died after filming "Jailhouse Rock". She and her husband, George Lafayette, were driving home to New York from Hollywood when they got involved in a car accident in Rock River, Wyoming. Judy Tyler died instantly and George died the following day in the hospital. During filming, Elvis had become friends with the both of them and because of Judy Tyler's death, Elvis didn't attend the premiere of "Jailhouse Rock" at Leow's Theater in Memphis. In fact, Elvis never watched "Jailhouse Rock". He could never bring himself to. I hate to end it on such a sad note. But I'm getting tired and that's all I can think of at the moment. Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 VERY well done! I thoroughly enjoyed this reaction! Totally worth the wait! Thank you so much, Seph! Edit: Everyone in the comments are all well- informed so I omitted some things that others had already made mention of in their comments.

[@SephPlays]

Always a pleasure reading your comments Sammy! I learn something super interesting each and every time! Also in the future when i want to talk about a particular song i now know the story behind it. Could help for future videos!! And 🤣🤣 thank you. I think you pay ALOT of attention to my videos. And alot of people don't pick up on the things that you do! Means alot. So once again THANK YOU Sammy The COOL!

[@sammy_the_uncool2702]

@@SephPlays Your comment is so humbling. You rendered me a bit speechless, honestly. I do try to pay attention because it's obvious you put so much thought and care into your reactions. Thank you so much, Seph! You're too 😎 & keep on 🎸🎶'n on 👍

[@CornbreadOracle]

Also, now don’t get me wrong, I love my husband, but as a knitter, if my man looked like Elvis does in that sweater when he’s singing around the pool, you’d have to throw ice on my hands to cool my knitting needles down. 😂

[@jimmykarlsson2567]

If you want to know about every Elvis song recorded in order. Just print in " list of elvis presley songs ever recorded " Then you will come to a Wikipedia page where you have all the years on every song. Started 1953 to 1977 over 750 songs

[@trashandcheese3636]

Comment #2: A would-be manager demanding 50% of the royalties - a movie deal and a new mega record deal on the strength of two hit songs - the star immediately becoming intimate with his leading lady - as you can see, there's so many real-Elvis references in this film.

[@rebeccachristoforidis3519]

I think that baseline you mentioned was played by Elvis.

[@SephPlays]

😯So talented!!

[@kathifielder1110]

As you make your way through 1957, I hope you'll react to "That's When Your Heartaches Begin". You reacted to his 1954 amateur version. It would be interesting to see you compare it to his 1957 professional recording.

[@SephPlays]

I'll definitely see what i can do 😀

[@sallycook]

There are lots of “crumbs” in Elvis’ movies that are very close to home and may even have been included in the movie as a way of sending Elvis a message that he better toe the Parker line. In this movie, the scene where Elvis is doing “hard labour” and the flogging he gets for punching the guard, is related to Elvis’ father Vernon who was sentenced to 3 years hard labour at the notorious Parchman Prison. While I don’t have a specific reference, I read that Vernon never went without a shirt after he was released from prison. One conclusion might be that he bore scars on his back from a flogging while incarcerated. When you review the King Creole movie you will see another example of Hollywood taking a pot shot at Elvis’ father.

[@SephPlays]

😯Incredible info!! And a good read! Thank you Sally :D

[@nancylascari4799]

You asked about the musicians, they are the same ones who are on Elvis early records. Scotty Moore on guitar, Bill Black on upright bass, DJ Fontana on drums. The piano player at the end is Mike Stoller, one of the songs writers. Also Vince was happy sweet guy in the beginning of this movie, it was in jail he hardend, but he was coming back around. I do believe they colorized loving you later to answer that question.

[@CornbreadOracle]

Loving You was shot in technicolor. Not sure why the choices were made for these particular films but generally the more prestigious films (ie the ones the studios figured on being the most profitable) were in color because at the time it was more expensive to shoot in color.

[@nancylascari4799]

@@CornbreadOracle Thanks!

[@WoodsWoman822]

Background Singers/Musicians were the Jordanaires.

[@lindabratcher4457]

You need to read Sally Hoedel's book, "Destined to Die Young". Incredible book.

[@JamesJohnson-ig6of]

SEPH, Thanks for the ELVIS movie. That is a shortened video of the actual movie, including the music parts. Now you should react to "Jailhouse Rock", the song. There is a video version as well. THANK YOU! ☺

[@SephPlays]

I think its already on the list 😀

[@gbbryangad]

You should really check out the movie ELVIS that’s in theaters. I’ve seen it 12 times. You’d learn so much about him and why he became such a social icon.

[@SephPlays]

I'm listening to all of Elvis's songs and movies in release order. So to avoid spoilers about his life im not watching or listening to anything from his future. But i will get there "just takin the long way round" haha

[@nancy9891]

The storyline is what Colonel Tom did to Elvis in reality. It’s like his start with Sun Records. Jail is cruel and Elvis learns how to be angry and cruel. Sad 😞 I love this movie.

[@SephPlays]

For all of you who don't know, I have been reacting To Every single Elvis Presley song in chronological order! Here is the link to my playlist:: Elvis Presley Reactions: kzbin.info/aero/PLn84b2i6CbmNnXoTwRxW6k5a66BhvDSVd

[@robbansa]

One more great thing Seph, you can now listen to Olivias version of Jailhouse Rock. If you are into hard rock, Motley Crue also did a good live cover 4.40 on their Girls Girls Girls album .

[@SephPlays]

Added to the list 😀

[@JamesJohnson-ig6of]

SEPH, Just listened to a duet you should react to, please. It's Barry Gibb (from the BeeGees), and Olivia Newton-John singing the classic "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart", Live.

[@SephPlays]

Ill add it to my request list James 📃😀

[@lcpflyer1A]

Judy Tyler played Peggy, she was killed in a car accident just days after the film was completed. Elvis was upset and wouldn't watch the movie after that.

[@SephPlays]

Yeah i know... Very very sad :(

[@robbansa]

Seph you really should listen to Elvis studio version of Jailhouse Rock, big difference from the movie version. Reaction video isn't necessary.

[@westernsect5773]

I know you are a big Elvis fan ( I will respect this)...Now there are loads of impersonators out there. See for you next Elvis reaction.. I like for you to listen to Jim "The King" Brown and his version of Nirvana's "Come As You Are"..... I know what you are thinking what has this got to do with Elvis Presley. Well if Elvis was still alive and he would do a Nirvana cover song... This is what it would sound like ..... And it is brilliant ... Check it out man 🙂 🦇

[@SephPlays]

It could be fun to watch an impersonator haha ill have to listen to a couple xD

[@robbansa]

I also like Jim Brown, my favorite with him is AC/DC song Whole Lotta Rosie, but I'm a bit unsertain about reacting to mature Elvis sound just yet, I think it's better to wait when Seph enteres the 70's Elvis sound.

[@robbansa]

So Seph what did you think of JR, compared to LY? One thing you absolutely must do even if it isn't a reaction, listen to the studio version of JR. I like the cool Elvis in this movie. Thank's for a wonderful tribute to the one and only especially on this memorial day. He was afraid he would be forgotten and today I watched the candlelight vigil where thousands of fans from all over the world walks by his grave, with a candle in one hand and tears dripping down. 45 years later.

[@SephPlays]

Well this was a tough one. But i definitely perfer jailhouse rock all round. I would watch both again in a heart beat. But i would choose jailhouse rock over loving you. I'm definitely going to be listening to the studio versions of all the songs featured in all the movies. And live versions too *if there are any* haha im a completionist at heart ❤️

[@kathifielder1110]

I watched the candlelight vigil also. It was so beautiful. I think if Seph would have watched it they might have lost him when they played "Harbor Lights".

[@robbansa]

@@kathifielder1110 Ha ha ha I can imagine Seph running in total panic and jumping in the pool and staying under water till that horrible horbor ends. But the record needle gets stuck and plays the same song allnight. Thats the end of your sweatheart Seph. A great tragedy at Graceland Elvis memorial news headlines.

[@robbansa]

@@SephPlays And all the rehersal takes to, you will be stuck in the 50's for a looong time. Next time he sings JR will be in 1968, it will hit you with a ton of bricks.

[@kathifielder1110]

@@robbansa That's hilarious! I'm sure I'll envision that scene now every time I hear "Harbor Lights".

[@JamesJohnson-ig6of]

SEPH, Please check if an ELVIS song I requested some time ago, fits in this slot of time: "Fame and Fortune", Live. THANK YOU!

[@WoodsWoman822]

Fame and Fortune was Recorded in 1960 when Elvis returned from the Army.

[@SephPlays]

Another year and i think im up to that point haha

[@grahammalcolm7130]

I think it depended on what film studio the film was made in

[@markmmv]

21:14 - Hard to see, but I think it's a 1954 Plymouth Belvedere

[@SephPlays]

After looking at the cars and comparing. I think you are right! Good eye Kat!!

[@markmmv]

@@SephPlaysThanks. Hey, how about listening to "The Saddest Song" (as Elvis said) - "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" by Hank Williams (1949, Hank died on New Year's Day, January 1, 1953)?

[@SephPlays]

Ill add it to the list for my next request day :D

[@sylviaclaudette8689]

This lovely girl died in a car crash with her fuancee, on their way home from the Jailhouse Rock wrap.

[@trashandcheese3636]

Predictable comment #1: re the song Jailhouse Rock - because the lyric has just inferred homosexuality with the "number 47/number 3" verse, it's just possible that the "wooden chair" refers to a tower-of-power type sex toy!

[@MrAlanfalk73]

There are only great songs in this movie , the same goes for the next one King Creole. After that the movie songs got more so and so but there were alwas at least 1 great song in each movie, some had several.

[@nenabunena]

It was simply an artistic choice to film it in bw like schindler's list was filmed in bw

[@robertfausnaught8513]

Could you please play a karen Carpenter drum solo

[@robertfausnaught8513]

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[@SephPlays]

Ok! Added to the list. Also im going to listen to another song of theirs at some point in the near future! 😀

[@robertfausnaught8513]

Thank you. Thank you so much Seph