Voice Teacher Reacts to If I Can Dream by Elvis Presley ('68 Comeback Special)

[@ShuangLongJingWu]

For me this is the most amazing performance of a Solo singer ever!

[@gamefaceguy]

agreed, he cried like a baby backstage after this performance, and promised to only sing serious songs after this. This is the greatest performance ever.

[@TheRealMightyHokie]

Agreed. I believe that if an army of performance masters, choreography wizards, and voice coaches tried to make this for a thousand years they couldn't do better. It's a masterpiece. Every nuance. How he holds his hands, when he holds his hands, when he shakes, when he calms down. It's just amazing.

[@bradhuskers]

Elvis presley possessed a chameleon voice that changed multiple times in his very short life. His soul depth and diversity were off the charts. An iconic artist, the likes of which may never be seen again.

[@denissereyes1948]

@hello Brad how are you doing ?

[@bradhuskers]

@@denissereyes1948 Good. I love your reactions. Ever heard elvis's 1960 studio recording of "it's now or never?" No video, audio only. It's truly remarkable. Could you do a reaction video to it? It's such a stark difference from "if I can dream" Really shows how stunningly different his chameleon voice was, changing multiple times in his very short life.

[@denissereyes1948]

@@bradhuskers that will be nice to, but i am just like you, not a social media person, once while I come to listen to these classics to drift me back to my childhood, i open to chat more and get to know each other better if you do not mind .

[@Guitarwizzard1833]

I'll tell you what he's doing…He's connecting straight to the listeners soul like a lightning rod!!!

[@keziahfern7449]

Exactly, I do feel as if this review is quite technical and impersonal. I don’t exactly agree with the advice to make sure you’re not over singing, particularly when it comes to songs like this, she doesn’t get it. You can’t not oversing when you’re showing your souls rawest desires.

[@louiedavis4909]

You hit it right on the nail.

[@briankeith1147]

Cannot say enough about this guy. The entire package. Once in a millennium performer.

[@denissereyes1948]

@hello Brain how are you doing ?

[@Frostbite_001]

More like once in forever type singer

[@eich3nlaub]

Once in mankind not one in a million.

[@chiefbeef9133]

Unfortunate about the playing with kids part of his life.

[@dougbartlett7100]

On a scale of 1-10 he was an 11. What a true talent in soo many ways.

[@khurshidkhoree5705]

He was and is the BEST. Many performers have come after him but I feel there is anyone as good as him. He is the King of all times.

[@pierreishakguitar649]

Gosh after all these years, there is nobody that embodied it all.

[@FreedomFighter2112]

Elvis said screw voice lessons...sing from your heart and sing with passion. This is why so many people loved him, his voice, his passion, and his performances

[@immanuelcunt7296]

He could only say that because he was a technical genius at singing. He didnt need voice lessons because he was a once in a century talent. And he still has the technical ability, he just didnt need lessons for it. That doesnt apply to anyone else.

[@depper]

The backstory to this song is as amazing as the song. This is a social justice protest song that his manager, NBC execs and sponsors refused to allow Elvis to sing, afraid of the social climate at the time, race riots etc. Steve Binder the lone NBC exec helped Elvis to get this song in right at the end of his special. Elvis was hurting bad after the assassination of MLK and Robert Kennedy and wanted to say something as the country was in mourning and chaos. Elvis struck an incredible tone with this song, which was modeled after MLKs I Have A Dream speech. Elvis was a rebel and this song's lyrics STILL resonate today.

[@WillHoward2002]

You missed out the war in Vietnam too and I wouldn't call it "social justice" it was just common sense social justice is a little bit different as we see nowadays. He also went to President Nixxon to talk about the war on drugs too.

[@depper]

@@WillHoward2002 I would call it social justice. Thats what it was it was - race riots on the streets and on TV and good people trying to find a way forward through the mess. Elvis was one of those good guys. So was Dr Martin Luthyer King and Robert Kennedy. Yes Vietnam was also part of the issues going on at the time. And that brought in many issues, race, religion and AGE discrimination. AKA... social issues.

[@reneebush2399]

@@WillHoward2002 I forgot that the scarf he’s wearing in this is blood red to signify those who had died in Vietnam.

[@dannyadams4765]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Elvis did loads for the Black communities

[@jrc8640]

Bhama moo co ma ... your beyond deluded he was SMART not to get voice his opinions ... he was a vocalist /ENTERTAINER FIRST N FOREMOST ... THE GREATEST!!!

[@elvisfan61]

I'm so happy to see this song get recognized all of these years later. It is one of Elvis' best. And yes, you should go see the movie Elvis. Austin Butler is phenomenal in it. Lots of Elvis singing in the movie (Austin sings the 50s stuff and then it's Elvis' voice in the 60s and 70s). Wait for Unchained Melody at the end.

[@trishf3576]

His voice I so distinguishable decade by decade or even year by year. Compare his voice from pre army (1958-1960) to post-army 1960 onwards. Early 60s he had little to no rasp but he could turn it on on a bluesy number like Reconsider BABY then sing semi-operatic on Surrender or It's Now or Never with the most smooth, golden voice. Yes, at the special he upped the rasp as he knew he wanted to show the doubters that he still had it. Incredible that he had no formal vocal training unlike many of today's artists who have vocal coaches as someone else mentions. His voice was a true gift and he just knew how to look after it x

[@SergioSanchez-iv8bz]

This song gets me every time. Such a great voice.

[@Phoenix7878]

He just got better...you can't touch this man. He's on a completely different level. Throughout the '70's his voice in particular became much more versatile. Contrary to what many may say, I suggest you watch him on his last tour. Just from a vocal standpoint he kills it. Perhaps 'unchained melody', 'hurt' or 'how great thou art' just to name a few.

[@jrc8640]

His vocals where the most versatile in the early sixties ...ITS NOW OR NEVER is proof of that .... the ending is operatic .. n the last line he uses his falsetto with ease ... all his early sixties tracks are sung with ease as he bounces if the notes...

[@chaseschulte6770]

How great thou art in 77 is a masterpiece

[@denissereyes1948]

@hello Mike how are you doing ?

[@Phoenix7878]

@@denissereyes1948 Hi. I'm good. And you?

[@Phoenix7878]

@@chaseschulte6770 Agreed. TY

[@ralphrodgers353]

this is why he's the KING

[@Madminute1968]

WOW, Elvis is outstanding, and the horns and the drummer are excellent, true professionals.

[@BoomerBlogging]

IMHO this was the most powerful song ever written and performed. The lyrics are astounding and it is arguable that no one could have - or will ever - perform it better. I say powerful because I honestly believe, that at sometime in our lives, we all feel exactly these words - amazing.

[@denissereyes1948]

@hello Steve how are you doing ?

[@esprit853okg]

Others sing this song but Elvis BLEEDS IT!!!!!

[@laurieergas5689]

So beautiful as only Elvis can do !!❤️

[@whistlewyouwork]

It was indeed the last song of the special, what a finale! He has a great voice, but he is the best at performing the song. He doesn't just sing it, he LIVES it. I love Elvis!!

[@susaniserhoff9361]

Do more of Elvis, I love when vocal teachers react to him. I guess my favourite performance of him would be “American Trilogy” ❤

[@joejoe7468]

Love this song!!

[@sheliaspringer7389]

ELVIS was such a unique singer! He packed such a large amount of songs; over 800 recordings actually, from18 yrs old until his untimely death! Each decade brought a NEW ELVIS for us to obsess over! And, man was I ever obsessive with this Wonderful entertainer! He revolutionized music and society! John Lennon repeatedly said "Before ELVIS there was NO music, after ELVIS there was NOTHING"! No more truer statement was EVER made! GOD made a wonderfully creative, beautiful man, that was an unbelievable humanitarian who never forgot his humble beginnings! GOD blessed him with a phenomenol voice, stage presence that has never been equaled, unbounding love for everyone (no matter skin color or ethnic background)! GOD wrapped this fantastic creature with all of his glorious blessings and he instilled the confidence that he would need, and ELVIS PRESLEY was born! I am sure that most people know the wonderful story that inspired the song, "If I Could Dream"! He was one of a kind! Thank GOD for blessing us with the wonderful man and awesome entertainer who became the KING of ROCK and ROLL, ELVIS! He was inducted into 5 MUSIC HALL OF FAMES, some say he was in 7 Hall of FAMES! He made 31 movies, had an unbelievable amount of number 1 hits, and so many awards and accolades that it is impossible to count them all! To this DAY, he remains the best selling artist of ALL time! Thank you very much for your reaction!

[@sheliaspringer7389]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 John Lennon was NOT making FUN of ELVIS!!! RIGHT NOW I'M MAKING FUN OF YOU FOR BEING SO IGNORANT!!!

[@kerrythomas6220]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 actually Elvis invented rockabilly not rock and roll. Even he admitted that.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@kerrythomas6220 Oh Kerry how could you be such a fool, very easily I see. Maine native and Connecticut resident Bill Flagg began using the term rockabilly for his combination of rock 'n' roll and hillbilly music as early as 1953.Then if we dig a little deeper, Deemed the “Father of Rockabilly,” Carl Perkins. You need to stop being delusional and wake up to reality. Not only dd Elvis steal his moves from black people, he led stupid people just like you to believe he invented rock a billy too.

[@marlon-jl4ge]

Be careful the zappa troll is almost in every elvis Video and always write the same one_sided rubbish about elvis, he need attention, hahahaha Hr wants to teach us

[@marlon-jl4ge]

If someone was a shit racist and thief then Michael Jackson( jacko wacko) he stole everything, he did not invent anything

[@trihard7187]

Yes watch the movie !

[@christhornycroft3686]

He grew up with some of the best original soul, blues and R&B singers ever. BB King was friends with him. That's where he learned to sing. Formal training is one thing, but he had a Masterclass from some of the best to ever do it.

[@richr2716]

He is the Greatest no lessons cheap old chorded mic singing live Nobody could do it better

[@MrAlanfalk73]

WHAT a singer !!!!

[@danda757]

You also gotta remember this was his last song after singing for 2 hours on stage. Great voice!

[@leroyleach7581]

...good reaction. picked by 2 publications(with viewer input)as the Entertainer of the 20th Century. has the Guiness record for most records sold(1.3billion -and counting). recorded over 700 songs...you'll have plenty to choose from -if you want to REALLY see who and WHY Elvis was. for 'ladies' fun watch 1970 live Las Vegas singing LOVE ME TENDER

[@stianolafsen7450]

PASSION ⚡️✨️

[@MITCH_61]

The power of his voice just amazing!!

[@CT2507]

He wasn't getting hoarse. That sound was part of his signature style. Was what made his rock voice stand out and made him such a powerful performer.

[@Judy0910]

I was 17 in 1968 when this was on TV. Everyone that I knew watched this. It was amazing and left me and my sister in law wiping tears. It was so powerful! It was the last song in the special. The big Elvis sign is on display in the auto museum across from Graceland. Wonderful World by Elvis is a sweet inspirational song. You should listen to it. That's When Your Heartaches Begin is a great one from his early career. Check them out!

[@bradhuskers]

Elvis presley possessed a chameleon voice that changed multiple times in his very short life. His critically acclaimed recordings are in multiple genres of music. An iconic artist, the likes of which may never be seen again. Truly remarkable

[@Judy0910]

@@bradhuskers he was a different singer. I noticed that when I was a child and became a fan in 1956.

[@bradhuskers]

@@Judy0910 The remarkable way his voice changed every few years, is stunning.

[@gbbryangad]

Yes you should def watch the Elvis movie. Saw it 12 times in the theater myself. :)

[@tpk2195]

One of the only songs he never preformed live. He perfected it in ‘68, no more needed to be said.

[@ppresley9208]

Yes, you should absolutely see the movie ... I've seen it 27 times in the theater , believe it or not ! The power of the music and the genius of Austin Butler as Elvis is thrilling !! At age 77 , I find the story of Elvis and his uniqueness as fascinating today as it was when I first found him as a teenager . TCB forever !

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

jeez mate, your hand must have blisters on it by now after seeing it 27 times.

[@marlon-jl4ge]

Be careful the zappa troll is almost in every elvis Video and always write the same crap about elvis, he probably write down the questions and answers to present them here, to get attention, always the same Procedure 😂 😂 😂

[@marlon-jl4ge]

Zappa fooled people with his nonsense shit music

[@marlon-jl4ge]

How many fools listen to zappa music?

[@marlon-jl4ge]

With zappa trolls, its like with mushrooms, keep them in the dark and feed them shit, hahahaha 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@danc3693]

Without a doubt, The Voice.

[@billkarg3935]

Great Song! Beautiful Reaction!

[@michaellawliss3049]

Outstanding reaction 👏 🥰🎙❤️

[@denissereyes1948]

@hello Michael how are you doing ?

[@MrJerryluckey]

He went back stage and cried after that song. Let that sink in.

[@heribertorojas692]

Voz llena de matices , aterciopelada ,suave , tambien power , con razgidos , agudos y bajos ,interpretación magistral , voz hecha para blues y gospels ,llena de sentimientos, salio perfecto al modo Elvis , inigualable ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marnernordendal3927]

Thank you for playing Elvis Presley love it ❤️❤️

[@elky1883]

this is perfection

[@32a34a]

I think people either forget or don't know that Elvis was first and foremost a Gospel singer so power and grabbing an audience was second nature to him. Of course he was more than likely born with a few gallons of talent that couldn't be taught but hey I won't hold that against him.

[@tc3501]

Elvis greatest voice ever to sing

[@AlanfiHolfield]

his last song on the special. he dedicated this to MLK and he sang it with his heart, he and the backing ladies cried after this performance.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Still my favorite performance by him and there are many. Everything just came together for the finale of that show and I forget what Christmas song they had picked for him, it was something like I'll Be Home for Christmas. But he really wanted to do something that mattered and one of his songwriters who knew how torn up Elvis was about the assassination of Dr King and just all the unrest in general comma wrote the song specifically for him period when Elvis heard the demo he said I am doing this and I'm never going to do another song that I don't believe in. In contrast, when Parker heard it, he rejected it immediately, saying, this is not an Elvis kind of song.

[@denissereyes1948]

@hi Steve how are you doing ?

[@stevedahlberg8680]

@@denissereyes1948 HI, I just saw this.

[@marnernordendal3927]

Thank you for playing Elvis Presley love it 🙏🙏🙏

[@priscilapresotto4718]

The voice,the king iconic loe you Elvis 💋💕🙏😢

[@paulwhite5840]

Elvis had that hoarse growl from the start. "Jailhouse Rock and "Hound Dog" are early examples.

[@denissereyes1948]

@hello Paul how are you doing ?

[@benitomuniz240]

3 things he had his beautiful handsome face his name Elvis Presley and most of all his incredible powerful voice some of his songs cut deep in my heart Elvis song this sing for MLK an Kennedy his voice in this song is the he wanted people to hear it powerful! Elvis could control his voice anyway you wanted listen to his top 10 songs one song is higher than the other with perfect pitch in his voice enough said 👍👍👍🌟

[@marnernordendal3927]

Thank you for playing Elvis Presley love it 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@joe6096]

Every time I hear and/or watch this performance, tears. And I'm a 45 year old man. Elvis was everything right about what music should be and how it should make people feel. Everything. From rock n roll to blues to soul to country, rockabilly, love ballads, social awareness, and yes even a bit of opera (It's Now Or Never is based on O Sole Mio and I am absolutely certain he could have sang it in Italian given a few days to learn it), Elvis was and still is the greatest voice I've ever heard.

[@colbyweston5035]

He only sung this song twice for the special, NEVER sang it anywhere else. This was a very emotional song for him and he put everything into it. The special is a must see. After listening to the background of this song and those around him, during interviews. Elvis felt the song was needed during that time, between the JFK and MLK assassinations, he knew the raw emotions would not be transferred to any other performance. This has to be his most heart felt performance EVER, he knew that and wanted to keep it at that.

[@OverandOutChief1]

He used the rasp throughout the 68 special. There is another performance of this song in black leather from this special and his vocals are slightly more hoarse than on this take in the white suit. I bought the audio out take performances from this special and included are some cuts that were done in his dressing room like "When it Rains it Really Pours". That take is rasp upon rasp sweet goodness as if driving through Tupelo in 1945 hearing it from someone's porch. Try out One Night With You from this special in black leather. It'll be a treat. For endurance, he quickly phased the rasp out for the duration of his 1970s acts or else he would not be able to recover with back to back shows.

[@carolhayar3037]

Are you not familiar w-his amazing 1970 performance - great & fun - see it at kzbin.info/www/bejne/paSch4CHlr2fo7M; there was a bit of raspiness in this song, & a little in Make The World Go Away

[@no-oneman.4140]

Unless you know something I don't Elvis in black leather singing If I Can Dream , he was lip syncing. This is well known.

[@bryanwhitton1784]

I was listening to the Elvis channel of SiriusXM a while back, 4-5 years ago and they said that he actually had a bit of a cold during that performance and it affected his voice but he soldiered on. I wish that my voice sounded as good when I have a cold as his did. No, not comparing my voice to his. He was just so, so good.

[@primatejames]

Listen & take notes from the greatest there has ever been.

[@kjkj7133]

This was the final song sung in the 68 comeback special. It was explained by the producers of the special that during the rehearsals, he was totally spent and lying in a near fetal position on the floor in the dark singing this

[@johnknowles2234]

He sang this as the last song in the TV special

[@garyhughes5480]

This song is a tribute to Dr Martin Luther King

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

vietnam veterans and kennedy why do you Elvis fans omit that information?

[@marlon-jl4ge]

The zappa troll is almost in every elvis Video and always write the same crap about elvis , he probably write down the questions and answers to present them here, to get attention, what a great art, always the same Procedure 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@marlon-jl4ge]

Zappa troll, does nobody love you? Hahahaha

[@marlon-jl4ge]

Wow , what a great talent the zappa troll has, he always write the same crap, impressive 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@joebaird2570]

Love watching these vids. Watching people hear Elvis , especially this song, for the first time in so awesome. To a person they're all blown away. Some admit they had no idea he was so good, they thought he was just a character of Hollywood's making. Then I become envious as they are all psyched looking forward to discovering the rest of his music.

[@bluebuddy46422]

Goosebumps, every time. Magnificent

[@natividadvicioso-lopez674]

I didn’t know him till I was adult, he is most amazing artist ever. I love him and admire him even if he is not longer with us. He singed that song after Dr King was kill.👏👏👏

[@yungsleesh4618]

You should really watch his unchained melody performance, its so top tier!!

[@Frostbite_001]

All his performances were top tier 😂😂😂

[@eddievansawyer9313]

Elvis "The King" Presley is the G.O.A.T

[@siblis20]

He sang that from his soul , I watched it live at the time

[@brianwhitney9181]

Often imitated never duplicated because after all that's all we can do.

[@pdark3930]

Great! Greatest live performance ever!

[@krazyj1957]

The 68 Comeback Special wasn't a movie, it was a 68 Christmas special on television.

[@redrum482]

ELVIS!! I appreciate your practical breakdown on the vocal techniques. Great advice for any vocalist or musician

[@howrued1500]

Yep- his last song & the movie holds true in that he fought the Col tooth & nail to close w it & not a Christmas song. Where the movie digresses is they use the album version. You can tell this is live as he jumbles/flips a cpl of the lines in that last stanza. All the more endearing for me. I imagine the raspy throat may also have had something to do w some nerves/dry mouth as it was one of a very few times he told the Col to go pound sand, but agree- if he could have just gotten ‘on top of his vocal chords’ I call it. No matter- beautiful song, purpose, message, & performance. I personally enjoyed the film. My husband had the incredible experience of seeing Elvis perform live & had been resistant, but enjoyed it as well. Baz Luhrmann has a frenetic style of directing, but for me, it worked. If you’ve not heard Elvis’ Bridge Over Troubled Water, My Way, or American Trilogy- highly recommend! Truly enjoyed your reaction!! SUBSCRIBED❤️ Stay safe & love much💖

[@stacycorcoran476]

The movie version is Austin Butler singing.

[@howrued1500]

It’s a post production of a blend of their voices. But if you check the soundtrack, If I Can Dream is credited to Elvis Oresky, where as Trouble is solely to Butler. Maneskin also do a nice cover track of If I Can Dream.

[@jadziajade6]

Good heavens, watch the movie!! won't regret it

[@mauriciocardoso7716]

Amazing!!!

[@u.s.veteranandpatriot7511]

go look at 1073 H onolulu Concert -first concert via satalite. it was Elvis best preformance

[@gorse9030]

or even 1973 - Elvis was ahead of his time but ..😊😊

[@alameas6358]

1073 or 1973....... Elvis was ALWAYS ahead of his time! 😊😉 I'm already looking forward to 2023! Maybe an Oscar for the movie! 🏆

[@johndillon1299]

Long live the King

[@ldcbossrob3938]

The Voice that never failed the man! That song is as relevant now as it was then! It's even better that now a younger generation is finding this man that definitely preached the gospel with his voice! Shame you have to pause because of youtube copyright. Elvis should get a pass! lol

[@bwilson5401]

The rasp is meant to be there.It would be a completely different performance otherwise.

[@diankreczmer6595]

Priscilla asked elvis why he sang so many ballads and he said "because it speaks to the heart. " ❤❤❤❤

[@marybrant9586]

He had no vocal training. Just pure God given talent. No warm ups from what I've read in excerpts from friends

[@waynevillette4673]

It’s such a great performance to sing like this and with no audience

[@bradhuskers]

Actually? There were about 60-75 people on the set that day, in awe of his soul, depth and diversity. So yes, there were people there.

[@waynevillette4673]

@@bradhuskers not According to Steve Binder and I prefer to take his word , maybe in the nxt studio but not this one

[@mattharack5976]

It was the LAST SONG!!!

[@michelerobertson1782]

Live show last song of the night. He was emotionally connected to this song. And he had to fight the network they said it was too controversial.

[@holmes1978]

You just heard the Greatest Ever a,

[@brutishwing2.090]

So many more songs you need to hear by him🔥🔥

[@buttmonkey7768]

I think the rasp is intentional inflection. He would shout it if he could, just like an impassioned minister. But he is singing the message, and that raspy cry is to emphasize the message. JMO.

[@jozefhatert6231]

Majestic ,special,other worldly

[@marnernordendal3927]

Love that song thank you 🙏😍😍😍😍😍

[@GweninKC]

Watch the video clips of him on the '68 Special doing Trying to Get Back to You and then Memories. Very different types of songs and very different vocals. Beautiful voice. Beautiful man. Would love to see you do both and compare.

[@charlesnelson7781]

This guy is the best singer ever,absolutely superb 👏 👌

[@JohnSmith-sw4tn]

That was the last song of the show

[@heribertorojas692]

Que tremendo en vivo on stage , sin trucos , sin pistas , sin la modernidad de hoy , esto sucedio hace mas de 50 años , esta actuacion es la mas imponente de la historia del ON STAGE , es una JOYA de la musica POP ❤❤❤❤❤ 5:21

[@homerj5782]

Not only was it the last song of the special but he sang that song three times. The one shown being the last (3rd) version.

[@pacerusa449]

Excellent Presentation ❤

[@pchristmas7844]

The BEST 🙏🏻✝️♥️ God bless you Elvis for sharing all of your gifts with us

[@williamcook1974]

He is hopping the world changes .🙏

[@siblis20]

This was an important moment for Elvis as he was trying to get back in the limelight again and off the movie roles

[@hippopotaman075]

Sang his heart out😊🌏

[@alanm.4058]

Elvis's talent was natural he didn't need to time or knowingly pace himself. I believe you failed to recognized he did that live in one take in front of millions of viewers.

[@diankreczmer6595]

Nancy sinatra said elvis had enormous energy and was moving even when he was sitting. I think elvis needed a new challenge all the time and when he did not get it, he simply started medicating himself. No one around him had his interest at heart. That died with his mom ❤❤❤❤❤

[@JTU46]

The song was the specials outro and in my opinion is best performance live.

[@danasmith3650]

Background on song. Last song if 68 special. No one wanted him to do it. It’s a take of mlk I have a dream speech. Do your research on this when you can it’s amazing.

[@marnernordendal3927]

Thank you for playing Elvis Presley love it 🙏🙏🙏👍🏻♥️🙏

[@DavidPerez-oj2dv]

ELVIS COULD SING THE TELEPHONE BOOK AND WOULD BE A HIT