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[@debbyschultz1729]

James Brown attended Elvis' funeral and he actually stood by Elvis' coffin for hours crying! That's a testament to the Love he had for him! Muhammed Ali was also there!

[@CherylHughes-ts9jz]

I've heard that same thing about Mr Brown.☮️

[@marygammons3323]

Your reaction is amazing. It is so great for an Elvis fan to see someone else respect and learn who Elvis was. 23 years ago I married a black man when he told me black people don't listen to Elvis it broke my heart. 23 years later that same man has his own Elvis playlist and has seen ever Elvis movie ever made with me. The ones Elvis acted in and ones about him. He is even the one to first find out about the new movie. Which we have seen twice together.From a lifetime and third generation Elvis fan thank you thank you and enjoy the Elvis rabbit hole

[@michaelknack7970]

GOD BLESS YOU MARY!

[@sylviaclaudette8689]

Elvis was born and raised in "the hood" so his culture was black! And church ( white and black) and country ,Mama's radio! Rockabilly was what came out of him .... and at first only played on Black radio stations because the whites thought he was Black!!!

[@BoxerRick]

God bless yall. That's beautiful. ✌️❤ from Ky

[@kimking6036]

James Brown sat with Elvis for 4 hours when he passed away. He said he was heartbroken and didn't want to leave him. If you watch the interview with Elvis childhood friend Sam Bell. You will see that throughout his life the black community embraced him when the white community wouldn't

[@dragonflydreamer13]

I love the Sam Bell interviews. Sam gives information only he could give

[@magnuslofgren2441]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqOpdKyEgtuNjc0 Sams interview

[@kimberlywoodyard9027]

They embraced ALL the blood related Presley’s. Elvis put Memphis on the map. He treated everyone with respect and love. Until you got him pissed off and he didn’t really know the other. He was also HUMAN, which some don’t see that first, they just see the Star and sex appeal.

[@primategaberocco]

James Brown, Elvis's soul brother, was first entertainer at Graceland, and he wept besides Elvis's body "how could you leave me Elvis?". The truth liberates. 🥃🤣

[@philipkoen5811]

JB was the only one who was granted alone time with Elvis (he stayed 4 hours besides his coffin)

[@philipkoen5811]

JB was granted some alone time with Elvis (JB was the first & only entertainer who was granted 4 hours with Elvis)

[@primategaberocco]

@@philipkoen5811 Yeah true that. 👍

[@tomcardwell1853]

I'm a 70 year old white guy and love to see the black community reacting to Elvis in a positive way, I know a lot about Elvis but I don't where this negative shit being said comes from. Elvis was way more helpful and supportive to all of the black community than other white stars then or now.

[@lisal6121]

Wow. I LOVE love how you distinguish what it means to be king. A king is not self determined, it’s a title of the supreme leadership with kindness.

[@SK-rr8op]

Mary Jenkins Elvis' Former Cook Passed away May 30, 2000. She was Elvis' cook for fourteen years beginning in 1963. She worked from 7:00am to 2:00pm each day, fixing Elvis meals upon request, including one of his favorites "The Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwiches". Elvis bought Mary a house, a new Cadillac and six other vehicles over the years. Mary Jenkins also portrayed herself in the 1981 movie "This Is Elvis" and she wrote the books "Elvis, The Way I Knew Him" and "Elvis, Memories Beyond Graceland Gates ".

[@JohnSmith-sw4tn]

I met Mary in Memphis in 1998 when I used to be a Elvis impersonator she had a heart of gold that fried banana and peanut butter sandwich is good.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

when did she stop cooking for Elvis?

[@marlon-jl4ge]

Zappa troll how long did it take you to memorize everything? Thats the question

[@jfterrell]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 he died

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@jfterrell makes sense.

[@tbobthehoss]

During the private viewing for Elvis, James Brown sat at the foot of his casket and refused to leave the room. What an incredible amount of love and respect they had for one another.

[@Tddj11]

Love your channel. I love Elvis. I've been to Graceland his home. Elvis loved blues... gospel. I never thought he was trying to steal the music. He was paying respect to it. Thanks for playing the videos about Elvis and the Black community.

[@hillsboroughguy]

Fantastic reaction! Elvis was, is, and will always be the GOAT! Mary was his cook at Graceland

[@brittanyhagermcdowell8354]

It opened my eyes I love this:)

[@TheeDionysus]

@@brittanyhagermcdowell8354 Same

[@PoboyNCoke]

Nothing but respect for you for seeing Elvis for the good man he was.

[@carolynbifano]

James Brown was so moved by Elvis' death that he requested, and was allowed, time alone with Elvis as he lay in his coffin at Graceland. James Brown was also the first entertainer to arrive at Elvis' funeral. James Brown said of Elvis, "I wasn't just a fan, I was his brother.

[@toodlescae]

That comment about his voice being velvet? Listen to a song called *Black Velvet* by Alannah Miles. If you listen to the lyrics the song is about Elvis. Mississippi in the middle of a dry spell Jimmy Rogers on the Victrola up high Mama's dancin' with a baby on her shoulder The sun is settin' like molasses in the sky The boy could sing, knew how to move, everything Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for Black velvet and that little boy's smile Black velvet with that slow southern style A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees Black velvet if you please Up in Memphis the music's like a heatwave White lightning, bound to drive you wild Mama's baby's in the heart of every schoolgirl "Love Me Tender" leaves 'em cryin' in the aisle The way he moved, it was a sin, so sweet and true Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for Black velvet and that little boy's smile Black velvet with that slow southern style A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees Black velvet if you please Every word of every song that he sang was for you In a flash, he was gone, it happened so soon What could you do? Black velvet and that little boy's smile Black velvet with that slow southern style A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees Black velvet if you please Black velvet and that little boy's smile Black velvet with that slow southern style A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees Black velvet if you please If you please If you please If you please

[@heetcrusher2880]

Elvis wasn't trying to be anybody else other than himself. His family was very poor and he grew up in a black community in MS. He went to a black church and was in their choir. People spreading false rumors about him were just jelly plain and simple.

[@carriemichelle322]

🙏🏼 Much respect to you sir!! Thank you for reacting to this- everything you said is spot on!!!! Elvis was a southern gentleman who never forgot where he came from and he was very respectful and generous! He was loved by alot of the greats. James Brown sat next to Elvis's casket for 4 hours, didn't want to leave his friend. Mohammed Ali loved Elvis too. So many great stories out there from the mouth's of legends!! Please check out Elvis..A Generous Heart the short version and Elvis.. King of Kindness. You would enjoy the video of when Elvis and Mohammed first met. Its hilarious! TCB ⚡👑🔥😎🤘 Elvis's rehearsal for Words with the Sweet Inspirations or Something are awesome video's.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

does a southern gentleman take a girl to the hospital and leave her there after he was plooking her when the condom breaks and then drive off?

[@priamelada5623]

No way Michael Jackson was ever more famous than ELVIS was during his lifetime and after!

[@jeannineballman7390]

I love this reaction. The fact that you are learning who he was...the man behind the music is just wonderful. For those of is who have been Elvis fans out whole lives I suppose that we can be a bit protective of his legacy. To see a newer generation being not only touched by his music but willing to learn about what he went through so that we could have that music is phenomenal. There is a documentary called Elvis..a generous heart. It is a great look I to what EP did to help others and I think that you would really enjoy it. Thank you for sharing this with us. And thank you for the respect that you show in honoring his legacy. I always loom forward to seeing g what you will do next because I truly enjoy your videos. Wishing g you a blessed day.

[@tonyloyd3350]

Man...I can't wait till you watch the Elvis movie! Digging your reactions, sir! Thank you for the content

[@kevinstarr516]

You're right that Elvis hated being called "King". He said there was only one true king and that was Jesus Christ. As far as the "King Of Rock & Roll", even Elvis said with his own mouth that the one person who held that title was not him, but it was Fats Domino. That's who Elvis said was the "King Of Rock & Roll".

[@gracemichelli.2am124]

@Kevin Starr..fellow Louisiana? Bon Appétit.

[@Elvista]

Elvis was being kind and generous to all the artists that never got the recognition and attention they deserved. Every one of those artists knew that EP was bigger than they could ever be....and appreciated his humility. Jesus being King of Kings doesn't take away the fact Elvis was or is at the top of the mountain and above the rest on this earth. The title is well deserved and shouldn't be minimized or trivialized.

[@cliffkelley6550]

That's Mary he bought the house for. He affectionately called her "May Wee". He hired her as a cook at Graceland. He told her "You will always have a job with me as long as you want". One time Elvis was in the hospital on a strict diet. Elvis called Mary and asked her to make some hotdogs and wrap them up and sneak them into the hospital to him. Mary said Elvis started eating those hotdogs and then he turned and winked at her and said "We can sure get by em can't we May Wee".

[@boxerfan2]

I read to where he showed the house to Mary but no one had the house keys so Elvis found a window and broke in and climbed through the window. The houses he bought for friends and family are behind Graceland not to far from it.

[@mikem957]

Notice how Elvis put the black women in his show up front and not hide them? His audience was 95% white. He didn't care what people thought. That's a statement right there! Also, look up about Elvis and black angels in Vegas. It will blow your mind! He painted white angel statues black to represent the black people working at the Hilton where he performed because in his own words "for you Caucasian people who don't know why I did it, I did it because I saw there was too much white European royalty in this showroom". 😳👍👍❤️ There's audio of Elvis saying this and people who were there both black and white have confirmed it. I have a screenshot saved of the painting. There's also another story confirmed of him befriending and taking care of a black college student named Maggie. Bought her a car, paid her tuition and gave her a job as his personal assistant.

[@gracemichelli.2am124]

Elvis's daughter, Lisa Marie. married Michael Jackson. She wrote a song and sang it call "Just a Dream" in honor of Michael. it's beautiful 😍

[@nancy9891]

Time to watch the new Elvis movie. You will cry tears. His struggle was well documented in this movie. I loved it!

[@TheSonya9199]

Awesome reaction. He saw no color and treated everyone with love and respect. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF ELVIS.

[@joannedungan8381]

Please please listen to James Brown singing love me tender in 83 b side to record he put out. James injected a soulful respect in it and dedicated to Elvis on the record. It's beautiful. James was the first celebrity to reach out the day Elvis passed and had to be helped out of the room where his body lay before burial

[@nancy9891]

It is a beautiful version of the song!

[@marygammons3323]

Please watch Elvis a generous heart. He gave away cars, houses, cash, jewelry to people he didn't even know. He bought a wheelchair for a lady. In one day he gave away 13 cars in one day. Between 73 to 77 he gave away about $700,000 worth of jewelry to fans. He was an all around great man.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

he had sex in his under pants too.

[@misstlc7136]

Sounds like another man they try to call racist... he's also been very generous to many people no matter your skin color. But the media does what it wants. #Trump2024

[@amandarayray9340]

James Brown, Chuck Berry, BB King, Fats Domino, Jackie Wilson, Sammy Davis Jr, the Sweets - yes Sir I will listen to them and what they had to say about him, not Chuck D.

[@kyloren1014]

True and Chuck D even recanted his statement that Elvis was a racist and admitted that it was a way to promote their music and that he meant the music industry was racist

[@gailcalderone5229]

WOW..James Brown was at Elvis's funeral..They said he stayed in that room all night..He wouldn't leave Elvis..There were very close... Thanks Ray..

[@amandarayray9340]

This quote by Theodore Roosevelt still hangs on the wall in Elvis's office. I find it really profound. Elvis obviously felt the heat and criticism that was constantly being levelled at him, but he kept on keeping on. It says it all really... The Man Who Counts “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”

[@patticriss2238]

At one time, Murphy had one of the biggest collections of Elvis memorabilia in the world. He eventually had an auction, but he kept the best.

[@patrician7445]

Would you please react to "Baz Luhrmann Interviews Sam Bell." Sam Bell was Elvis' childhood friend and has some good stories. Thanks so much for your appreciation of Elvis and for your great reactions! Very well done!

[@karidennis6154]

Elvis didnt just hang out in the hood, he grew up there. One of the few white families in a very poor black neighbourhood. Most of his friends growing up were black, very unusual in those days of segregation. Probably the main reason colour didn’t matter to him. Why would it? Most of the people around him growing up were black.

[@ItsMe-cz1pi]

The lady who was twitching a lot was suffering from multiple sclerosis. I've seen reactors say she was tweaking on something without knowing.

[@christineoneal]

I didn't know Myrna had MS

[@tomlorenzen4062]

@@christineoneal yup

[@hollywinningham6375]

Thats how it always is......PEOPLE RUN THEIR MOUTHS WHEN THEY DONT KNOW SQUAT

[@grahammalcolm7130]

React to the interveiw by baz Lehmann when he interviewed elvis childhood black friend Sam Bell

[@thecottagemouse2713]

Hate begets hate. The woman in this clip sad it loud and clear. A rumor was started by a person jealous of the god given talent Elvis was gifted with.

[@EPFAN77]

Mary Jenkins Langston was one of Elvis' Cooks that worked for him for 14 years . But Mrs. Mary was more than a cook , she was Elvis' Friend , over the years he bought her 3 or 4 cars, and that house that she cherished until her death at 78 years old

[@lechat8533]

I love your reactions! I`ve loved Elvis since I was 11 yrs old, and I will love him till the last day of my life.

[@philipkoen5811]

Also been an Elvis van since 1973 (5yrs old) (was take from my bed to seen Aloha...Dad decided I had to see that)

[@lindabergman3127]

This was wonderful seeing n hearing your reactions to Elvis n reminding us of what a wonderful loving giving person Elvis was❤️ Not a racist bone in his body.nothing but love for everyone.Our Country needs many more such as he was .And main stream medias political presstitutes have caused so much hatred n racism this past 5 years it's awful! Thank you😁👍

[@robbiejenkins4379]

I agree totally

[@theresabranford3527]

It's 1968. I'm 13 years old. MLK is assassinated in April. RFK is assassinated in June. The Vietnam War is out of control. Civil rights are being violated everywhere. Elvis is gutted, having grown up dirt poor and praising MLK and RFK for their passion to unite us all. Then, this song... He wore the white suit for hope; the red tie for the blood shed of young soldiers in Vietnam. Sadly, here we are 55 years later and not much has changed. But, there's hope...😢

[@stoteles2]

“there is evidence that Presley donated money to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and other civil rights organizations.” Perhaps, as some noted, Elvis’ actions did some of the work that Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life towards-bringing America and Americans together to advance humanity.

[@charlotte6268]

We love you and miss you Elvis so much. Thank you for leaving us your beautiful music to bring us comfort and joy. You thought no one would remember you. Your fans will keep your memory alive always..Thank you Ray for your amazing reaction to the truth about how special Elvis was as a person...a kind ..big hearted....funny.... gifted...loving... fragile....flawed..and yes a beautiful human being.. he had it all..❤️

[@nancy9891]

Elvis was respectful and those talking against him are the disrespectful ones. Elvis could not separate himself from the people he was raised around. He became one with them and was not ashamed of it although both blacks and whites tried to make it so.

[@jefflombardo8245]

This racist thing all started when a writer for a black magazine back in 60''s wrote saying Elvis said this and that about the blacks at a certain place. Turns out Elvis wasn't anywhere near this place never said any such thing. It was found out later this writer didn't like Elvis for whatever reason and made the whole story up. The owner of the magazine found out about it and told the writer to apologize to Elvis. So of course Elvis had this fallowing him for the rest of his life. The damage to his reputation because of this article that was not true.

[@ddgonz10765]

I think you will really appreciate this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/opaaZqmBl7ifrNk It is an interview with Sam Bell, Elvis childhood best friend. Elvis and his parents were one of four white families in a black community. Elvis dad was in prison. Elvis mom was extremely protective of him because he had a twin brother who died at birth. She was haunted by the idea she would lose Elvis too. You will learn a lot about Elvis as a boy. There is also a video on KZbin with Baz Luhrman interviewing Sam Bell for factual information for the Elvis movie he made. It is also very enlightening. I am really enjoying your Elvis journey. I can’t wait for you to get into his Gospel music!!

[@ddgonz10765]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqOpdKyEgtuNjc0 Baz Luhrman - Sam Bell interview. ♥️

[@slayerofmankind]

Whitney Houston most famous song was originally Dolly Parton song

[@pauldark3044]

Wow Wow Wow what a Great reaction! Elvis deserves all the cred He can get, keep up the good work, recommend trying to get to you 1968

[@missshirley9893]

How amazing was Elvis? He's been dead over 40yrs and we're still talking about him

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

and Hitler too.

[@marlon-jl4ge]

Only zappa troll will be forgotten, hahahaha

[@marlon-jl4ge]

Shit ugly zappa looked like a bum at the end 🤣 🤣

[@ronaldpatterson1701]

My man... another great reaction! And now you see why I hate when my people are so quick to say Elvis stole from the black community without them doing their homework... Elvis grew up with black people, learn to play from a famous black person of his time, and had many black friends growing as well as while playing his music... He didn't steal anything, he just added to it! And just like Em, his music was his way to get his family out of poverty and he never, not once called himself the king, others did that! But the hate this man received and still do some 45 plus years after his death is unreal! Can't wait til the next reaction!

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

where is the hate?

[@ronaldpatterson1701]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Man, don't ask me silly questions? Just about everyone that hate Eminem says he's stealing from the culture just like Elvis did... that's hate talk right there, cause most of them can't rap or sing, so how can they say someone is taking away from something that they can't even do themselves?!😳🤯 And most are just mad cause the white guy is better than their favorite black guy and that's called hating... Throwing shade on just cause the color of their skin! Or did you not know that was being said about them like some people didn't know some dirty police was still mistreating black people until they saw it on live video?!

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@ronaldpatterson1701 how is it a silly question if I ask you to show me where the hate is? Who is saying Eminem stole from the black culture? Who said Elvis stole from the black culture? I certainly have not. You need to slow down, your brain is moving far too fast and are making no sense.

[@ronaldpatterson1701]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 And just like I said, you're one of those you don't see what others have said or what others have written about them both!😳🤯 So you're just like those people that have never heard of the police mistreatment of black and brown people cause they never seen it before! Yes, it's a silly question cause you just saw a whole video about the hate, therefore I wouldn't have mentioned any other instances... stop playing ignorant or if you're really this ignorant, do it with someone else... you have the internet, do your homework and read or listen to what people have said about both!😳🤯 And slow your role?... player, you came talking to me, so if anyone should slow their roll, it's you cause you're playing like you haven't already heard this before! Eminem just made a song about it and if you're on this man's channel, you've most likely seen his reaction to that song about it! And read and comprehend before replying cause I never said you said anything about either of them, so you're the only one talking over his head... I said many have said or written the same about em that they said about elvis... Go back and read carefully!

[@ronaldpatterson1701]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 And what the hell is your brain is moving to fast?!😳🤯 Do you mean that I can actually read and comprehend better than you?... well, that has nothing to do with speed. That's just cause I took time and carefully wrote exactly what I meant to write. You just messed up and skimmed through what I wrote and didn't comprehend it! You should always read and comprehend someone else's text before and to make sure you don't look like an idiot, do a bit of research so you don't foolishly reply false info. Cause right now, you're striking out majorly and I tried to help you with my first text, but since you tried to get smart, I had to knock you down a peg or two or three... but who's keeping count?!😅😅

[@kittylynnlpn]

Great reaction! New subscriber today. The man in the last picture with Elvis at the end was not Sammy Davis Jr it was Malcolm X. No better picture to end with. Love Elvis!

[@edwardvelez2926]

Ma'am it is Sammy Davis Jr.

[@AntonioSanchez-cs8dn]

Good job I am si glad and proud of u for showing the the video, u just shut all those haters mouth off. ELVIS IS THE KING AS A SINGER. TY FROM ANTONIO

[@thelittlemrs]

Here for the second time cos I love your Elvis reactions ♥️ 😊 I made a peanut butter banana sandwich yesterday from Elvis ex Linda Thompsons book "A Little thing Called Life" But there you mash the banana and peanut butter together. And a funny thing is that Elvis knew if she had cut down on the butter 😂 Think that's funny and sweet in a way. He knew how he wanted his sandwiches. 1 stick of butter, nothing less. And, it tastes just amazing 😇❤ I have a husband who dislikes peanut butter, and even he said it was so tasty. So I get why he asked for that sandwich. Absolutely top notch 👌

[@libertyc4486]

When Prasilla left wth Lisa Merie .it was empty at graceland .untill His great friend came back to help Elvis alone and deppresed. It was Marrie they wer tru great friend and took care of each other.Kindrad spiritsI love Marrie .She had aheart of gold and more

[@timlackey5996]

No Elvis did not like to be called a king because he knew Jesus Christ himself is the king, that offended Elvis for somebody to call him King.

[@ella5319]

I don't know what Quincy Jones problem was, but he was so wrong about Elvis.

[@anthonytimmons9328]

New subscriber here, man I love your reactions, thanks for keeping it real. your channel rocks!

[@supasoulproductions]

Elvis did not like being called the King of Rock and Roll, but Michael Jackson insisted on being called the King of Pop.

[@annekayser8042]

James Brown was at Elvis s funeral they were friends James Brown stayed Elvis s coffin for hours and wept thats a FACT its on YOU TUBE too

[@timlackey5996]

When Elvis was young as a little boy, his family was very very poor, it wasn't a pretend pour it was really poor.

[@stacymoore9836]

The lady Elvis bought the house for was Mary his maid who made him the banana sandwich

[@philipkoen5811]

About "The King"...I believe that Michael Jackson proclaimed himself king of Pop.

[@tapsa412]

Love was his thing! That is all that matters!!!❤❤❤🇫🇮

[@ignaciogalvan1732]

I'm sorry I missed it I am late top 10 rappers there is a rapper you have that heard about his name is canserbero from Venezuela murdered by the government people say but his rap was so strong his flows were in peculus you got to check him out " mucho gusto ' then Es Epico

[@CMD315]

If you’re interested, there are SEVERAL references/resources below which provide insight and perspective from the many black artists that actually knew, and were close with, Elvis Presley. All of which dispel the “Elvis stole black music from black artists” notion/rumor. A typical argument from the anti-Elvis group is that his memorable recording, Hound Dog, was “stolen” from Big Mama Thornton, a talented black blues singer who recorded her version in 1953. However, contrary to popular belief, Hound Dog was not some long-lost blues original, it was actually a Lieber and Stoller composition. So, technically, if you follow the line to the origin of the song, both Elvis and Big Mama Thornton “stole” the song from two white, Jewish men from New York. *B.B. King: “People today will say things about Elvis they just don’t know about. They want to say this is black music, this is white music, this is country music. But when Elvis came along all that was suddenly washed down the drain.”* cleverjourneys.com/2020/06/17/b-b-king-others-knew-and-defended-elvis-presley-against-all-racist-assertions/ *Jackie Wilson: “A lot of people have accused Elvis of stealing the black man's music, when in fact, almost every black solo entertainer copied his stage mannerisms from Elvis.”* www.elvis.com.au/presley/elvis-not-racist.shtml *Jackie Wilson Interview: Discusses Friendship with Elvis* kzbin.info/www/bejne/laSTnop6iKyWb8k *Bobby Wilson (Jackie’s Son) Interview: Talks About His Father’s Friendship with Elvis* kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqfYo4uAepKnndk 07:13 - 09:55 *Phenomenal Godfather of Soul, James Brown: “I wasn't just a fan, I was his brother. He said I was good and I said he was good; we never argued about that. Elvis was a hard worker, dedicated, and God loved him. Last time I saw him was at Graceland. We sang Old Blind Barnabus together, a gospel song. I love him and hope to see him in heaven. There'll never be another like that soul brother.”* James was the first entertainer to arrive at Elvis' funeral. He was so moved by Elvis' death that he requested, and was allowed, time alone with Elvis as he lay in his coffin at Graceland. James recorded a beautiful dedication track to Elvis, not long after his death: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3iWpWuEfKh1e7M Elvis was always publicly transparent about the fact that he did not create Rock’n’Roll; stating the following: “A lot of people seem to think I started this business, but rock 'n' roll was here a long time before I came along. Nobody can sing that kind of music like colored people. Let's face it; I can't sing it like Fats Domino can. I know that. But I always liked that kind of music.” And, he always credited his predecessors, who were his biggest musical influences. When a reporter referred to Elvis as the 'King of Rock'n'Roll' during a press conference following his 1969 Las Vegas opening, he rejected the title, as he always did. He then called attention to his friend in the room, Fats Domino, and said “[He is] one of my influences from way back. This is the real King of Rock’n’Roll.”

[@timlackey5996]

There was a lady walked on the stage with a crown in her hand, to give it to Elvis to wear as king of rock and roll, Elvis told her no, there is only one king and his name is Jesus Christ he is my Lord that's what ELVIS told the lady.

[@paulmiles3383]

I hear Elvis in Upchurch's sound and the way he has opened doors in his own way. Love them both!

[@michelerush5836]

I love that you keep your mind open and love all your brothers and sisters no matter what

[@sopala3952]

Reason he liked PB banana sandwich was cos when they were poor this was what he ate..these were cheaper more affordable

[@ISMAELCHAVEZ3RD]

Elvis Presley Never'd like to be called king He said God was the king. Elvis said I am just a man trying to make the world a happy world with my music and my movies.

[@ruthanncrandall3978]

That was a rumor spread by a jealous person who wanted to be Elvis

[@eliaramirez2868]

Great & well said reaction. Elvis would be proud ❤️

[@sabinekoch6208]

I love Elvis ❤❤❤ I am not a racist and Elvis was not a racist 😘😘😘

[@lisamitchell7317]

Someone needs to correct Murphy. Elvis was and still is the#1 solo selling artist of all time and is all 4 halls of fames. Jackson can't claim either of those. Also, one of the guys that he sang their song, he paid his hospital bill and he was the only person outside of family that was allowed to sit with elvis at the wake in private, without guards or family. Elvis didn't like to be called king because he said there was one king, God.

[@gracemichelli.2am124]

Mary was the chef at Graceland.🥰

[@debbieharrell4974]

I've got to try one of those sandwiches. I already eat peanut butter and banana, but not toasted...LOVE THEM.

[@bamafan62]

James Brown was at Elvis's funeral, he had to be physically helped from the room because he was so emotionally distraught

[@tiffanypalmer9918]

I’m so enjoying your reactions. Elvis was unreal. 🤩🤩🤩

[@stevechrist8622]

Mary was his cook the one who made the peanut butter and bannana sandwicheas

[@slayerofmankind]

Mary was his second like mother growing up in the ghetto

[@nanlyn52]

Mary was a housekeeper/cook at graceland.

[@debbyschultz1729]

Elvis also paid for Jackie Wilson's healthcare!

[@TheeDionysus]

I heard “in the ghetto” by Elvis and damn near lost it. It was so dead on.

[@AnnaMarie66]

I grew up on fried peanut butter and jelly sandwiches! Just make them like a grilled cheese! Super ooey gooey goodness!!

[@annekayser8042]

Elvis was friends with Muhammad Ali Elvis had a gold encrusted boxing robe made for Muhammad Ali and Muhammad Ali wore on one of fights there is a video on YOU TUBE about it

[@robindehlinger4698]

The fried peanut butter and banana sandwich was something Elvis ate as a child when poor people could get peanut butter very cheaply. His cousin talks about them getting discarded bananas from the grocery. Elvis’s mother made sandwiches for him. Elvis could have anything he wanted to eat but he always loved food from his childhood.

[@bobbiewall3699]

Keep re watching all your videos that I liked but I just have have to keep watching you chanel every night ,I don't know of anyone else that has put their heart and soul into the Elvis music like you have,Thank You for keeping Him Alive ,I know he is a angel in heaven SHINING DOWN ON YOU FOR SHOWING YOUR LOVE FOR HIM, THANK YOU AGAIN,DONT STOP

[@kimberlywoodyard9027]

Elvis last Gold Album would of been “Burning Love” but Chuck Berry’s song “My Ding a ling” Elvis was proud for Chuck and he kept saying as a joke saying “I didn’t get Gold because of a P****”…..lol. He showed Respect to all. Yes, he was in a very much low poverty area growing up. Even when he moved to Memphis he was living in poverty and in an apartment that was in the Ghetto. Not even scared to walk down Beale Street which was where he had heard more blues and it was also where the blacks hung out, but he didn’t care. It gave him more inspiration on how he dressed (that is where he got his style). He NEVER forgot his roots, which had him donating annually to all type of charities. If he heard anyone needing help Elvis took care of it. Elvis never talked bad about anyone. He didn’t need a huge mansion that some get in today’s times and even back then. He liked Graceland and 13 acres for $100,00, for his Momma. Graceland was Home! Memphis was Home! In Tupelo, his Father built them a small house on his bosses property. Gladys worker the fields holding Elvis in a sling sack. She also was a washer and seamstress that others would bring their clothes to.

[@gbbryangad]

Please do watch the Elvis movie. It’s sooo amazing.

[@lastrada52]

What that black elderly pastor said (probably in part 1) was chilling. Remarkable statement. Has stayed with me since I first saw the documentary. James Brown, BB King, Roy Eldridge, Cissy Houston, Muhammad Ali, Sammy Davis, Jr., Jackie Wilson, footballer legend Jim Brown, and gospel queen Mahalia Jackson, were all Elvis's friends. Mary, if no one mentioned it, was the terrific cook he had for decades. Another good video Vibe Reactions.

[@mzblue7214]

Hey Federico! lol Great commentary. I agree, you have to be open in order to listen to facts contrary to what one thinks they know about Elvis. He's truly the G.O.A.T.

[@shondell67]

Ray, a few months ago, I watched a video of some reactors that were really into the Elvis journey like you, and they were all in. Then one day somebody sends them a link to a video about Roy Hamilton. Elvis was a fan of Roy's music and actually got to meet him and gave him a song that he was to record. Roy did the song and sadly passed away not long after. Anyway, in the video commentary, these guys are saying that Elvis literally copied and pasted this man's voice! WTF? Roy and Elvis do sound a lot alike, no denying. But Elvis started in 53', Roy in 55'. Then they got on the kick about him stealing black music! I had had enough! I said I'm so sick and tired of Elvis did this, Elvis did that. Elvis appropriated a culture (Because he's the only one!!) Unlike, Vanilla Ice, Eminem, Post Malone, etc. I said, in the 50's there was a scandal called payola that ruined many a promising career both black and white. Alan Freed, a white disc jockey, who loved the R&B and Doo Wop Groups of the day, often put on shows highlighting these artists trying to get the music heard. The big execs liked the sound, but wouldn't promote the black artists. So they got established white groups and artists to do the songs instead. They were called cover versions, and everybody did it. Elvis did Big Mama Thornton's "Hound Dog". The Diamonds did The Gladiola's "Little Darlin'", Ricky Nelson did Fats Domino's "I'm Walkin'". Everybody did it, and it still goes on today. The only difference is back then, it wasn't about who wrote the song, it was about who had the biggest hit. my point is, these guys were quick to jump all over E for that, but that was just a 30 second snippet to an hour long documentary. What they didn't tell you was how much Elvis loved Roy and his music, and how after he died, he sent flowers to his widow every week for months after he passed. He also paid for Jackie Wilson's hospital stay and burial after he suffered a heart attack on stage, and passed after being in a coma for months. There's a video of Jackie Wilson's son verifying that as well. I really wish more people had an open mind like you and give credit where it's due Thanks for all you do Ray. Oh, I went back to that video a few weeks later because I just knew I was gonna get heat for what I said. when it popped up, they had turned the comments off for the video!!

[@scsu5085]

.....Erasing Elvis other Influences........... This documentary is fine if the purpose is to relate Elvis to the community. But there's more..... Both parts of this docu, as well as the 2023 Elvis bio pic have erased Country Music, Bluegrass, Classical, Opera, Pop Ballads and mainstream (non blues)Gospel that influenced Elvis. If you listen to Elvis in the out-takes from the Elvis on Tour film, he cited a ton of influences, yet the modern view of Elvis is he's ONLY a product of R&B... and that Rock & Roll is identical to R&B with no other components. American popular music (and the evolution of rock music) is derived from many sources, not just one. From the very start at Sun Studios 1953-55, Elvis catalog of music was Ballads, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel (white & black), and of course R&B. If you compare the original versions of the songs he covered from these genres, then listen to Elvis' cover, you'll see the morphing Rock music before your eyes.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Quincy Jones started a lot of crap by saying that Elvis was a racist! He said Tommy Dorsey had told him that. No other reason....didn't even say why Tommy Dorsey felt that way! And of course there is no way to find out for sure cause Dorsey is dead. Quincy also said in the same interview.... That every time he saw Elvis he was accompanied by Otis Blackwell who was supposedly coaching Elvis. But Otis Blackwell stated that he had Never even met Elvis...let coached the man... !!! So....draw your conclusion from that.... But all evidence seems to be contrary..... regarding Elvis supposedly being racist!

[@magnuslofgren2441]

No Sir, he did not go to the hood, he lived in the hood in Tupelo, he was born there, I think that the women that got a house, SHE WAS ELVIS COOK, she was the one that was making the peanut and banana sandwich in the beginning of the video, but did you know that Elvis gave away close to 20 houses to total strangers and close to 150 cars to total strangers to !!!! Sam, Elvis colored childhood friends interview: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqOpdKyEgtuNjc0 Elvis and Sam both where from Tupelo

[@kimberlywoodyard9027]

Whitney Houston’s Momma Cissy Houston was part of “The Sweet Inspiration”

[@sopala3952]

Elvis was color blind …that’s all there is to it

[@libertyc4486]

Ow I love Eddi and Arrsineal Hall I miss both they havent been doing any awesem funny and acting for a long Time we hope that we get to enjoy the awesm talinted paformers you bowth ar soon.I love Eddies great laugh and comming to america with Arrsinell Hall Its a clasic movie..

[@cacola_3373]

Elvis picked this group of talented BLACK women and paid them to be his back up singers, not to shine his damn shoes. I mean isnt it obvious the comment was BS.

[@dianecasey4676]

Mary was elvis's cook.

[@jms1471]

Mary was Elvis's cook.

[@honiotes1]

I’m So sure Elvis Loves you stand behind the Man he was while he was physically here with Us~ Many many of his friends said all the people that truly knew Elvis would never have one bad thing to say about him….that he was the most loving generous Man you could be fortunate enough to meet & call him your friend❤️

[@stacymoore9836]

His twin was came out before him and still born. He was named Jesse Garon and Elvis is Elvis Aron. They were so poor that they had to put his still born twin in a shoe box and buried in an unmarked grave.