UNBELIEVABLE! 1st Time Hearing ~ IF I CAN DREAM by ELVIS ~ Reaction

[@johnathanstruble1064]

The KIng. He broke open all the doors. ❤

[@MigdaliaTomalinas-os2nz]

This is my favorite Elvis performance. His passion and emotion is out of this world. I still get goosebumps every time hundreds of times. Elvis never wrote his music. In those days writers sold their music or received royalties. Elvis knew how he wanted his musicians and backup singers to compliment his every word. His production skills were part of his genius.

[@playitagainsue]

@MigdaliaTomalinas-os2nz He defefinitely was a genius and such a passionate, charismatic performer 🥰

[@ppresley9208]

Elvis was , and still is , and always will be THE MAN ... TCB forever !

[@playitagainsue]

@@ppresley9208 🥰🎉💕

[@WoodsWoman822]

Elvis Presley's "IF I CAN DREAM" From his 68 Comeback Special, was Elvis's Powerfully Sung 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 by Earl Brown 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.

[@playitagainsue]

@@WoodsWoman822 🥰💕

[@kimr3729]

Elvis was just awesome wasn't he? He just oozed charisma and boy could he sing! The world lost a treasure when he passed away. I have always loved the passion he put into every song he sang.

[@playitagainsue]

@kimr3729 You are so right on all accounts, Kim! Elvis was the full package. He had looks, charisma, sex appeal, talent and showed so much passion for what he did. He is one in a generation 🤗💕

[@kimr3729]

@@playitagainsue Everyone I know can remember exactly where they were and what they were doing when the news came out that he had died... I was 19 years old and working in an International Riding Academy in Sydney. We were filling water troughs.

[@miltonrice]

Elvis was incomparable!

[@janet8418]

My favorite Elvis song.

[@playitagainsue]

@@janet8418 🥰

[@delilahmorrow4606]

❤Elvis. Thank you!

[@playitagainsue]

@delilahmorrow4606 My pleasure Delilah 🥰

[@JoAnnKlingaman-iu4lm]

The most charismatic singer entertainer and humanitarian ever !! No one today can match his brilliance 💕.

[@playitagainsue]

@@JoAnnKlingaman-iu4lm Hey JoAnn, and I don't think anyone will ever match him 🥰

[@cindyclark9619]

And now … you go watch it 52 more times like I did. One of the most amazing performances I’ve ever seen.

[@playitagainsue]

🤣🤣 OK Will do, Cindy

[@sherylmcclure400]

It was written for him ,because he was devasted when MLK was assaninated,and RFK ,and Elvis loved everybody ,

[@playitagainsue]

@sherylmcclure400 Thanks Sheryl. I am sure they all loved Elvis right back...how could you not 🤩💚

[@TheKopyKatz]

Fire 🔥🔥🔥

[@alangroom5]

Been listening to this song for over 40 years and always gives me chills everytime,the greatest live performance ever and the greatest singer of all time ❤

[@playitagainsue]

@alangroom5 Hey Alan, yes this song gave me goosebumps. Elvis was extraordinary in thus performance. That is why he is the 🤴 🤩

[@Aquarius69]

Many stars have come and gone, but E1vis is the whole universe and the big bang. GOAT, not only king of Rock ´n Roll.

[@playitagainsue]

@@Aquarius69 🥰

[@erlindamartinez8521]

Still the KING. Amazing reaction. More please 💕💕💕💕

[@playitagainsue]

@erlindamartinez8521 Thanks Erlinda, there will be more for sure. I have done a few other Elvis videos. If you are interested, you could check them out 🤗💗

[@katm6086]

So surprised you never heard it? Does matter how old people are they knew this song. Just WOW hope you enjoy getting to know Elvis songs

[@playitagainsue]

@katm6086 Hi Kat, I know a bunch of Elvis songs but not this one. This isn't one they play on the radio which is unfortunate because it is phenomenal 🤗💗

[@StacyMoore241]

When I was 15 in 1976 my mother and I went to see him at the Capital center in Largo Maryland outside Washington DC. He said since this is the bicentennial would everyone stand up and sing America the Beautiful with him. It was so great ❤

[@playitagainsue]

@StacyMoore241 Omg, Stacy that must have been so powerful and amazing. You will remember that forever. You are so lucky. What a treasured memory 🤗💗

[@raymondturner3952]

If there is a better performance of a song I've yet to see and hear it.

[@playitagainsue]

@@raymondturner3952 🥰💙

[@MigdaliaTomalinas-os2nz]

Keep playing Elvis. His fans are loyal.

[@playitagainsue]

@@MigdaliaTomalinas-os2nz will do 🤗🧡

[@pauldark3044]

Great reaction, maybe the best live performance ever, he could master all genres of music like no other! The G.O.A.T, please react to Trying to get to you 1968

[@playitagainsue]

@pauldark3044 Thank you, Paul. This performance was outstanding. This is why he was the King 🥰

[@JeromeDukes]

Grew up Elvis like most and you can't have Christmas without Elvis playing at family get together. Every once in a while, I'll binge watch some of his movies. There are so many great songs of his but my favorite is "An American Trilogy".

[@playitagainsue]

@JeromeDukes Hey Jason, I think a lot of people listen to Elvis Christmas songs. He does a fabkob on them and makes them his own. I will do your favourite. It will go on my list 🤩

[@JeromeDukes]

@@playitagainsue Thanks Sue and there you go another Trilogy

[@jessem470]

Thank You so much Lest anyone forgot why he was called The King Maybe i will have more to say after i pull myself together This song just killed me no matter how many times i listen to it

[@playitagainsue]

@jessem470 Hey Jesse...Thank You! This was so powerful...an absolute gem of a song. It completely captivated me. Excellence at its finest 🥰💙

[@jessem470]

My next favorite Elvis song is called True Love travels on a gravel road Its off his Elvis in Memphis album

[@sammy_the_uncool2702]

Just a friendly FYI: Elvis actually did sing "True Love Travels On A Gravel Road" live on January 26, 1970 in Las Vegas. This would be the one & only time Elvis sang that song live. Link here if you are interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooWTo5d8qqaIba8si=2_1Xzjqcql5szM7u It's even better than the studio version in my humble opinion. Elvis was obviously feeling it 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@playitagainsue]

@sammy_the_uncool2702 Excellent, thanks Sammy. I will give it a listen. I appreciate it 🤩

[@sammy_the_uncool2702]

@@playitagainsue You are so very welcome! No one ever really reacts to that one. It's not a well known live performance by Elvis. So it doesn't really get requested. Awesome reaction by the way! Subscribed!

[@pashaazeem1]

Very fine reaction to a tremendous song and overpowering performance!

[@playitagainsue]

Thanks a bunch. Yes Elvis' performance was outstanding 😃

[@pashaazeem1]

@playitagainsue 💖

[@pashaazeem1]

@playitagainsue 💖

[@nancy9891]

Elvis was devastated when MLK was killed. The words are from the “I Have A Dream” speech in Washington D.C at the Lincoln Memorial when people of all races convened to listen to civil rights activists. MLK gave introspective speeches and this speech was especially so. A true memorial to the power of individual liberty.

[@playitagainsue]

♥️♥️

[@everlybross]

j'en suis encore retourné... un roi. le roi.

[@playitagainsue]

@@everlybross Elvis is King! For sure 🤩🤴

[@victoriarios3726]

Thanks for this reaction.😊 WE❤U ELVIS!

[@playitagainsue]

@victoriarios3726 My complete pleasure, Victoria. This was fantastic 🤗💕

[@philjones45]

Written specifically for Elvis to sing at the end of the '68 special, this parodies the Martin Luther King speech, which Elvis was a big fan of. When Elvis first heard this he said, "I'm never going to sing another song I don't believe in. I'm never going to make another movie I don't believe in".

[@playitagainsue]

@@philjones45 I do love that he said, Phil. That shows a lot of integrity 🤩

[@philjones45]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 at least he didn't make more crass movies, but he was dead 9 years later.

[@philjones45]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 I don't think he made movies, his last was 1967, but during the Vegas years he sang all sorts of crap. Colonel Tom Parker had a huge grip on him.

[@katm6086]

He didn’t write any of his songs , his writers knew him so well plus Mac Davis wrote songs for him.

[@olfi5939]

Greetings from Germany - there is another version of this song on YT: "ELVIS PRESLEY & HELENE FISCHER (With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) - Just Pretend (New Edit) 4K". In 2016, the song appeared on the album The Wonder of You: Elvis Presley with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Helene Fischer: The most famous female Singer in Germany at this time

[@playitagainsue]

@@olfi5939 Hi Olfi, greetings back to you from me here in Canada. I will check that out. Thanks so much 🤩

[@carolhayar3037]

SOME BACKGROUND INFO: As per Steve Binder, the producer-director of the '68 special, Elvis, Binder & a group of 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. Elvis was disturbed about many things that were going on in the world; there had been some assassinations a few yrs. prior to King & Kennedy, & the Vietnam war was raging. Binder asked Walter Earl Brown to compose a song based on his discussions w-Elvis. The song was composed post haste as the show’s taping was wrapping up. The song is not a literal dedication to any one person or persons but is notable for its similarities King’s wish for a world of peace and harmony. The red tie was for the blood shed in Vietnam. We have to also thank Steve for getting one of his people to keep Elvis' manager Parker AWAY so that he & Elvis could do what they needed to do. There are many wonderful videos of Steve talking about how it all came together & the real reason for the iconic “If I Can Dream” song, which many people aren’t aware of or have the wrong notion about why it was written. Thanks very much. The female backups for this '68 special were The Blossoms which included Darlene Love.

[@playitagainsue]

@carolhayar3037 Thanks so much for all the details, Carol. That was most informative. It sounds like there was quite a lot involved in this song and performance 🥰

[@carolhayar3037]

@@playitagainsue There was a lot of behind-the-scenes stuff that went on, & if it wasn't for the great Steve Binder, one of the most upstanding, ethical people in the business, who know which way Elvis' career would have gone. Elvis gave Steve a private phone # to call him but it was intercepted & Steve was never able to get through & never spoke to Elvis again after '68 was over. If you're interested, there as a video at kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYa1dWirgdela7c (7:19 min.) entitled "Elvis' director, Steve Binder talks about creating Presley's big comeback special in 1968" which is straight to the point & puts to rest a lot of misconceptions about the song. Oh, it does end with the song. Thx so much.

[@playitagainsue]

@@carolhayar3037 Hey Carol, very interesting. I will be happy to check out that video. Thanks a bunch 🥰

[@boosuedon]

This special was recorded June 27th, 1968. R F Kennedy was assassinated June the 6th and Dr. King only 5 weeks before that. The country was being torn apart by racism and protests about the Vietnam war. Elvis' manager was dead set against Elvis performing this song, but in a very rare instance when Elvis said "NO" to Col. Parker, he did it anyway! The special was televised on December 3rd, 1968 and was originally promoted as a Christmas Special.

[@playitagainsue]

@boosuedon Wow, that was close. He must have really felt JFK's death...very raw emotionally. It breaks through in the song...gorgeous song 🥰♥️

[@Vikinggirl1679]

One of my absolute favorite Elvis songs. Yes he sang this live not long after Martin Luther King was assassinated. hence the I have a dream. reference in the song. He wanted to honor him and close the show with it. He was devastated and mad. He was a big supporter of civil rights. His back up singers the Sweet Inspirations were black and several times he was told they couldn't stay at certain hotels or eat with all in restaurants. Elvis said if they didn't come He wouldn't come.

[@carolhayar3037]

For the '68 special his backups were The Blossoms, not The Sweet Inspirations at that time. The great Darlene Love was with The Blossoms at that time. Also, Robert Kennedy had just been assassinated & there was much discussion between Elvis & Steve Binder about the turmoil at that time which led to the song being composed.

[@Vikinggirl1679]

@carolhayar3037 yes but most of the time, Especially on the road, it was the Sweet Inspirations. He stood up for them and took no crap

[@carolhayar3037]

@@Vikinggirl1679 I realize that. But the way you stated your sentence that the "back up singers the Sweet Inspirations" just made it sound as if they were there in '68. It's just a matter of sentence structure I guess. But also many people think it was the Sweets & aren't aware of the Blossoms.

[@playitagainsue]

@Vikinggirl1679 Wow, good for Elvis! I am so glad he stood up for them. What a time that was back then. Thanks fir the backstory, Viking girl 🤗💙

[@Vikinggirl1679]

@@carolhayar3037 i'll try better next time take care

[@rawschri]

King was shot less than 9 miles from Graceland .... Enjoyed your reaction, btw I notice the Clash Album arranged behind you, just look up Elvis's first ever Album cover for RCA, you might find it interesting ! 😉

[@playitagainsue]

@rawschri Thanks so much. Ok I will check it out. I do like the Clash too 😎💜

[@playitagainsue]

@@rawschri omg, it looks the same as Elvis...how cool is that. I had no idea the Clash got it from Elvis. Thanks for that 😎💙

[@Willster389]

Wow indeed Sue, beautiful lyrics sang in a way that plants a seed of meaning in the soil of love and soul! 💙💙♥️♥️

[@playitagainsue]

@Willster389 Hey Willster that is very poetic and also so true. What a remarkable song and performance...absolutely off the charts 🤗♥️

[@Mary-d5x6g]

Tribute to MLKl jr. who was killed 8 miles from his Graceland home. He was so misunderstood, he grew up dirt poor and was an advocate for all people. Because both King and RFK both were assassinated. This was a big risk for his career, because their were race riots in the street. His manager wouldn't approve it but Elvis went against parker and said I'm going to try it. He was raised in a poor black neighborhood, you might also like "In the Ghetto" which is a statement song. Thank you for this great reaction. Be Blessed

[@playitagainsue]

@Mary-d5x6g Thank you so much, Mary. Elvis was a good man...lovely soul. He clearly never forgot where he came from 🥰

[@theresenydahl9531]

Beautiful ❤

[@playitagainsue]

@@theresenydahl9531 Absolutely stunning ♥️♥️

[@Snorkebogan]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@davidtrotter1890]

Hi Sue, ELVIS “MUST REACTS” - Bridge over troubled water, Kentucky Rain, Hurt, Always on my mind, Unchained Melody, You Dont have to say you love me, American Trilogy , The wonder of you, and at least 734 others ha ha PLEASE!!!!! Haha.

[@playitagainsue]

@@davidtrotter1890 haha ok gotcha, David...so basically any song by Elvis 🤪. There will definitely be more Elvis 🤗💙

[@davidtrotter1890]

@playitagainsue yes Sue but start with those mentioned as I know you will be blown away by them thank you for your amazing daily posts. I've run a Fan Club for Elvis 50 years this year in England. Appreciate all you do for Elvid on your channel.

[@playitagainsue]

@davidtrotter1890 My pleasure, David! Congratulations on 50 years that is fantastic and something to be very proud of...well done 🥰💕

[@Roy-l5y]

Can you please do Elvis American trilogy from the 1973 aloha from Hawaii concert seen by satellite first worldwide concert seen by over 1 billion people worldwide. Also, there’s an excellent song called. What now my love if you could do those songs you need to go down the rabbit hole I think you would be very pleased and what you find,roy great reaction

[@playitagainsue]

@@Roy-l5y Hi Roy, thanks for tuning in. I can definitely do American Trilogy for you. 🤩💙

[@anndale6555]

now try what now my love live from aloha from hwai live 1973,it will blow you away ,I think of my wife Annie who passed away😢❤,Charlie.

[@playitagainsue]

@@anndale6555 Hi Charlie, it must be a lovely song to make you think of your wife. I will give it a listen 🥰

[@mrloverlover32]

one of the best songs by elvis, it must be said elvis presley did not write his song if can dream written by Walter Earl Brown has always been a fan of elvis since he was a little boy

[@playitagainsue]

You are so right, He He! An amazing song and fantastic performance 🥰

[@wayne_twentyfive]

.Hey Sue .. Like you, I'm not that familiar with this song .. Pretty sure I've heard it before, but not for quite a while .. It doesn't seem to be one of the many Elvis songs that still get played regularly on the radio nowadays .. Apparently it was a No.2 hit here in Australia in 1968, so I must have at least heard it back when it came out .. It also made Top 10 in Canada, and was just outside the Top 10 in the US and UK. It has a great message and was perfectly sung by Elvis .. However, for pure listening enjoyment, I prefer my faves from his more traditional, catchy pop / rock records .. I must be shallow.😔😉

[@playitagainsue]

@wayne_twentyfive Hey Wayne, you are so right about it not getting played often. We may have been too young when it came out and charted but I have never heard this on the radio. So many of his songs are still played regularly. I wonder if it was thought of more as a time and place song. It does have political over tones from the late 60s. It was a great performance. It may just be a product of its time and that is why we don't hear...not sure just a thought 🥰💜

[@wayne_twentyfive]

@@playitagainsue I think you may be on the right track there, Sue .. Despite being a good song, it may be regarded by many as a time and place song, and not included in the more regular catchy type of material that is the staple of most radio stations and music shows.

[@carolhayar3037]

@@playitagainsue Spot on reason.

[@carolhayar3037]

@@wayne_twentyfive Right on.

[@playitagainsue]

@@wayne_twentyfive 🥰💜

[@jeanineking6327]

martin luther king actually

[@brentstevenson1484]

american trilogy aloha concert

[@playitagainsue]

@@brentstevenson1484 You got it, Brent 😊🩵

[@James-d1k4j]

When Elvis first performed this song, everyone who saw him were blow away by his performance. Its a shame that there are so many people who hate this man just because of hearsay. Elvis has been dead for 47 years yet some people call Elvis a Pedophile, racist and a thief. Yet when you ask people to back up their comments with actual hard evidence they disappear? Elvis performed this song to bring people together. Unfortunately, he failed this song if i can dream is more relevant today 2024 than ( 1968) if thats possible? Elvis, Senator Robert Kennedy and Dr Martin Luther King Jr would be saddened to see what the once might USA is like today 2024.

[@playitagainsue]

Hi James, I have never heard these bad things about Elvis and I am glad. I don't think he is any of those things. From what I understand, he was a very generous kind man. The whole world is going down hill. So many of our people from the past would be so disappointed in what we have become. There is too much hate and too many mean people now. I wonder what has happened to so many people....so sad

[@James-d1k4j]

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Here we go again the big mouth who knows nothing about Elvis speaking crap again. You have been missing for a few months, and decided to come up from the sewer where you live. Provide any actual hard evidence that could be used in court. Where Elvis was ever inappropriate with any 14 year old child or go back to your sewer? Do not mention priscilla because she claims Elvis never touched her inappropriately and remember she is still alive. In the mood to sue anybody who knocks her meal ticket.

[@James-d1k4j]

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 provide the actual hard evidence that supports your statement? Most Elvis fans know you are a lonely creep who loves to attack Elvis. So come on provide the girls names who were 14 years old and how there was a cover up to save Elvis bring it on? Do not mention priscilla for Elvis was never inappropriate with her until their wedding night so says Priscilla herself. Now when answering be careful because Priscilla is in the mood to sue anybody who knocks Elvis.

[@James-d1k4j]

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 provide actual hard evidence to support your statement? Don't include Priscilla because she will most probably hunt you down and sue you.

[@James-d1k4j]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Support your statement with actual hard evidence that Elvis was inappropriate with 14 year old girls?