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[@williamquinlan2193]

Kinda funny how noone in the comment section realizes you gave the song a good rating. The replies to the comments belong in a verbal MMA tournament.

[@JUSTiNSWORLD]

🤷🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@esinohio]

Good rating with a healthy dose of their own racist musing. Grow up.

[@williamquinlan2193]

@@esinohio they do that with all the songs.

[@r.h.3084]

Because they were dumbasses all through the song. Just a couple of ignorants ;)

[@williamquinlan2193]

@@r.h.3084 but they said the song was good. They're just satirists. That's their style with every reaction.

[@angelocerrato8425]

Yeah people don't realize that Elvis is from the ghetto

[@thomaspgreen6302]

John Lee Hooker dedicated his song Tupelo to Elvis. Shake Rag community took him in as their own according to Sam Bell's interview.

[@lorettaharris4377]

Baz Lehrman made a documentary with Sam Bell Elvis's black childhood friend. He lived in a black neighborhood.

[@carytakagawa2760]

Wow, this has to be one of the most ignorant reactions I've heard. You said you were going to listen to the lyrics closely; evidently this didn't happen. Nowhere in the song does he mention "black" or "white"; that is your own racism that you are interjecting into the song. Elvis grew up in poverty as I'm sure you know since you said you were somewhat "familiar" with him. Whether it is a barrio, reservation, or the slums of Chinatown, poverty is poverty without adding your own racism into the picture.

[@noravanwyk2748]

It is without a doubt the most ignorant and prejudiced reaction EVER.

[@michellehel1316]

Hope they've learned by now that Elvis grew up in the Ghetto. He began singing in the black church. He refused to play venues when they didn't want to host his black singers. He bought his black cook a house & a car. He was a much better person than you guys are. Please watch & react to "Elvis and the Black Community"

[@mimiuvfour5115]

@@johnbattles1002 Totally agree with you! This is my first time watching this reaction channel and have no interest in watching another video. They came into it with a bias and never listened to the song. These are the types of people that continue the racist ignorance and keep dividing people. I hope they open their eyes and realize the majority of people in this country that carry on the racism are people like themselves, close minded, ignorant of facts and never try to learn the truth for themselves, only listen to others spew hatred and ignorance. Knowledge is POWER!

[@keith3365]

He was bringing attention to life in the ghetto and how the sad cycle plays out over and over and how people needed to show more compassion and do something to help, he also grew up in the ghetto himself for real.!

[@terryramsey3737]

Justin totally misread this one

[@jeantracy8273]

They had ideas all ready in their heads before listening..which is sad!

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

You fools. This song was given to Sammy Davis first. He rejected saying "what the fuck does a white guy know about growing up in the ghetto? At least they could get a job. We blacks couldn't . It was then shown to Rosey Grier, another black man. White men in America still today get paid more than a black man in America. And you have the nerve to talk about "the ghetto" give me a fucken break.

[@bobbithompson279]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Hey smartie pants. He hated it so much he gave it to his best friend? It was written for Sammy but given to Elvis. Do you really want to die on that hill? Are you friends with the guys reacting to this and just sticking up for them, or are you being willfully ignorant. I don't know why you hate Elvis or can't see what everyone else does. I'm just glad I had him as an example growing up with a racist parent in very small town ."Clive Davis signed Mac Davis to Columbia Records in 1970;he was also able to leave Sinatra's company and take his songs with him. ... Davis gave him a tune he had penned for Sammy Davis Jr.: “In the Ghetto.” Following its success, The King recorded Davis' “Memories,” “Don't Cry Daddy” and “Clean Up Your Own Backyard.” www.elvis-history-blog.com/sammy-davis-jr.html#:~:text=%E2%80%9CCertainly%20of%20the%20entertainers%20who,to%20have%20a%20good%20time.%E2%80%9D&text=When%20both%20were%20in%20Los,Elvis's%20Beverly%20Wilshire%20penthouse%20suite.

[@CjJohns1776]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 never mind my previous question, you answered it. You are brainwashed & need to talk less, watch less mainstream Propaganda & read more. GTFOH

[@djjtheguyjeffrey9098]

Man Elvis was born in the ghetto Elvis was bringing awareness that live In the Ghetto. He also did tribute to Martin Luther King call If I Can Dream plays that one and you will I understand Elvis more please don't disrespected that man for trying to bring people together

[@sunnybaig2961]

I don’t think you guys know wtf the whole song was about smh

[@alameas6358]

I'm German and i love the american people! But sometimes i wish i couldn't understand your language!!! This man did more for the black american people than you can ever imagine!

[@jordan4748]

Wohl wahr. Leider halten sich falsche Gerüchte über Elvis bis heute. Viele denken er war Rassist und hat nie Armut erlebt. Beides absolut falsch. Schade, dass sich diese Gerüchte so halten..

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

oh yeah what did he do? come on tell me!! you made the statement. oh ja was hat er gemacht Komm schon, sag es mir!! Sie haben die Erklärung abgegeben. Sie wussten nicht, dass ich Deutsch sprechen kann, oder?

[@alameas6358]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Natürlich wusste ich das, Dummkopf! 🙄 Und sie leben in Australien, kommen aber aus Griechenland. Sie wussten nicht das ich das weiss oder? Nochmal Dummkopf!🙄 Over and out again!

[@shanna3148]

Bwana could google this but wants to keep sea lioning on every thread.

[@barbaramelville6940]

There sad.to be disrespectful.

[@chrism.c9965]

Sorry, you are being ignorant and disrespectful. Elvis knew what it was like growing up in extreme poverty amongst a black neighborhood, and he was not anything like R. Kelly!

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

And how many of his family were strung up on a tree and hung? there is a big difference between kneeling down and bending over.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@Tommy H go for it. but just remember. If you are in America and I am sure you are. get ready for another civil war. The fires of hell await you.

[@akita4481]

@Tommy H just curious, but what were you gonna say?

[@akita4481]

Tommy H I was just curious, that’s all there is to it.

[@bombud1]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 you do know the ones doing the lynchings were Democrats right? they couldnt stand that America elected the first Republican president and slavery was being abolished, so they suceeded from the union and formed the confederacy, then fought and died in the civil war to uphold slavery. why do you people vote for them?

[@vincentdominguez236]

You got a listen fellas.... homeboy was born in the ghetto in Tupelo Mississippi I believe with no indoor plumbing... And he sang in black Baptist churches, He loved the choirs as opposed to the white churches. You got a listen To some of his other recordings especially as live ones when he was a teenager and Ed Sullivan like the song love me or suspicious minds live in Vegas He is killing it!!!

[@showbizz7539]

The song...is about how hard it can be to grow up in the projects. He grew up in bad poverty in projects himself

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

Yes he did grow up poor. But he wasn't black growing up poor. he was white with privilege's. And never wrote a song.

[@inigomontoya9826]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Why you so racist? There is not one mention of color or race in this song. Your racist ass made it about color. That shit came from your head, not his mouth. Your ass trying to act like black folks have a fucking patent on struggle and poverty.

[@Rcknroler913]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 poor is poor....fool.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@Rcknroler913 Sorry Kerry, poor white is far different to black poor. Remember, there is a big difference between kneeling down and bending over.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@Rcknroler913 Black people in America still get paid less than white people. Do your homework. Oh and the fires of hell await you living in America. Enjoy!

[@dashdv5]

Sammy Davis jr was supposed to sing this song, but he told the song writer Mac Davis that he wasn’t capable of singing it because he did grew up in the ghetto so Sammy suggested Elvis, because he knew that Elvis grew up in the ghetto. You know people like you guys is the reason why racism still exists. So just because someone grew up in the ghetto they’re black? No, white, Asians, Hispanics, and even people from the middle eastern grow up in the ghetto.

[@mamabear9325]

The only person who mentioned race was the very ill-informed young commentator who it appears showed up, ready to judge MR. PRESLEY. I hope he takes the time to educate himself on this man, as well as his truths. When he is mature enough to have done a little background work, I pray he will revisit this song, but not until he listens to If I Can Dream, with its live version, as well as the connection to MLK. To the person who wondered what he had done for the black community, I'm fairly certain it is more than they themselves have done for them and obviously more than BLM - they don't even hand out Skittles or any of the Koolade flavors at Black Rainbow Flag rallies. Better luck in the future and keep trying. Can't learn without occasional speed bumps in the road. ❤

[@marango01]

Reacting to a song is one thing. Stopping the song every three words is not reacting. It's just bad acting.

[@fred3893]

Wow. How is it possible that these guys can't understand what this song is saying?

[@johnbattles1002]

I know! Right? Ignorance is definitely not a virtue!

[@HONDA-dl8nj]

@@johnbattles1002 why are they stupid

[@johnbattles1002]

@@HONDA-dl8nj , the obvious and extremely simple message Elvis was conveying in the lyrics went soaring way over their heads. When someone will not invest the time and mental energy to take simple words, reflect upon them, turn them into visual mental images, interpret them within their proper context, and come to a cognitive understanding of what the intended message translates into, I am fairly certain that is a pretty accurate definition of ignorance. And, yes, I did use the word "ignorance" in my original comment. You used the word "stupid." I taught English for the greater part of thirty years, and I can assure you that there IS a difference between those two words, even though "stupid" is a loose colloquialism of "ignorance." The idea of an "ignorant" person, as I've already stated above, is someone who WILL NOT make an effort to learn or understand something. It has nothing to do with ability. I believe these young men certainly have the ability to understand. It has to do with the WILL and DESIRE of an individual to put forth the effort to understand. On the other hand, a "stupid" person is someone who CANNOT learn or understand something, at least beyond the most rudimentary level. "Stupid" is a pretty harsh and demeaning word, which I hate, because whether to admit it or not, it is a relative of terms such as "mentally handicapped," "cognitively impaired," etc. These conditions are, of course, caused by things beyond that person's control, such as birth defects, accidents, extended lack of oxygen to the brain, adverse reaction to medication, etc. It is for these reasons that this type of person should be shown compassion, care, and assistance. It is also for this reason that these young men are NOT "stupid," because they clearly have their cognitive abilities in their favor. It's NOT that they CAN'T understand the true intended message of "In the Ghetto"; rather, it's the sad fact that they don't WANT to do so.

[@kevinfindley690]

Elvis grew up in housing projects..... he knows what it was like

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

He knows what it's like to be white poor, not black poor.

[@trumanupchurch364]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 you're a stupid idiot

[@Socius-]

bwana-ma-coo-bah Stfu

[@jrh1118]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Elvis grew up VERY poor. His father went to prison for forging a check someone wrote to him.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@jrh1118 and if that was a black man he would have got the death penalty. that is the difference between white poor a nd black poor.

[@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor]

Elvis and his parents lived in public housing and low rent homes in the poorest neighborhoods of north Memphis. He bought his clothes on Beale Street and he absorbed the black blues and gospel he heared there. As a young child he would run across the tracks to all black Baptist churches and would sing with the choirs and in his very early 20s would face death threats and prison from politicians and police who threatened to arrest him simply for performing music he learned growing up in his neighborhood. His personal friends included Whitney Houston's mother, Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown, James Brown, Jackie Wilson, Sammy Davis and other civil rights figures and musicians of the day. Ali actually spoke at his one of his Memorials. One of his most famous songs was If I Can Dream, which he dedicated to Dr Marin Luther King. He was a US Vet and also a 7th deg Black Belt, trained by Japanese Shotokan Master Tetugio Murakami, the Father of American Kenpo, Ed Parker and Master Kang Rhee in Memphis who he earned his 7th deg from so he was NO slouch as Ali attested to once. :)

[@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor]

@Mark Mywords Correct. then Elvis moved to Memphis when he was in the 8th grade, in '48

[@jackiehunter8733]

Rite

[@jackiehunter8733]

This is the truth.

[@jackiehunter8733]

He was NOT racist..💙

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

Jeez you Elvis freaks are just dumb all over and a little ugly on the side. Firstly this song was written by a white guy. Another song Elvis never wrote. Fact is he never wrote one. It was written for people who are finding it hard for people to make ends meet. Not in the vain you all portray it as. But there is no need to worry now. It's okay Elvis is up there with Jesus in a big purple chair.

[@melodymartin4959]

That's where Elvis came from. They were dirt poor. He went to a black church and sang in the Choir. I'm just an old white lady. You are my favorite channel. Thanks for all the SRV.

[@dabdella1460]

Fav channel . You are not to old to raise your standards.

[@melodymartin4959]

@@dabdella1460 Oh, I have high standards. It was meant in a playful way. Just messing with the guys. I'm only 56 so I know I'm not that old.

[@tammysummers5892]

Yes! True story! My dad grew up with him!

[@apww4109]

Well, this video just shows that ignorance knows no color.

[@truthinlight4255]

May have been too deep for you. You're struggling with understanding. Maybe you're not ready. But most ppl that hear this immediately get the lyrics and message. Elvis was challenging America, especially white America to "Take a look at you and me". "Are we too blind to see? Or do we simply turn our heads and look the other way?" Maybe u give it another listen now coming at it with different set of eyes, then you'll see. To answer your Question "I wonder how Black people back then felt about this song?" many respected and appreciated Elvis pushing this message for reasons just explained. Some white folks, on the other hand, didn't like it. Bigoted white folks that is. He even had some white folks telling him not to record it. The fact Elvis ignored them and did it anyway is another reason black respected him even more doing it. Elvis was lit. There's a reason why Muhammad Ali and James Brown were proud friends of Elvis. Think about it. And no, he was not like r. Kelly. Please. R. K. Kidnapped girls, raped them, chained one up, pissed on others... Dude seriously is fked up. Elvis never did any if that. Come on. Don't get caught up in the trifflin gossip. Elvis was from a different era. It was extremely common for young lady's in high school to date and even marry guys in their 20s and 30s back then. Whole lot of folks out there right now have grand-parents or great grand-parents with similar age difference between them same as Elvis and Priscilla had. It's not the story ppl try to twist it into by comparing to some the modern monsters out here now days. Not even close. Trying the R. K. comparisons to him is really reaching. People that are older, have context, and know that era & the history understand just how silly it is to compare him to rk. Now, back to the song.... EP was dope and on point with that message in 1970 ! And unfortunately that cycle still happening now in 2020

[@waynelynch9557]

This flew right over your heads wait till the drugs wear off listen to it agian and hopefully you'll actually understand it.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

Still written by a white guy, was offered to Sammi Davis And Rosy Gray first, 2 black performers refused it. Why? "what does a white guy know about being black in the ghetto"

[@dianasmotherman1671]

I think that Justin was comparing Elvis smooth voice to R. Kelly's voice. That's what he has to reference as seems to be of the younger generation. But I think they missed the deeper meaning of the song, due to they didn't know about Elvis. And maybe they will do more research into Elvis and find the deeper meaning of the song.

[@barbaramelville6940]

That's the truth.omg

[@barbaramelville6940]

@@waynelynch9557 absolutely thought the same thing they are absolutely ignorant what filthy mouths.they have

[@laketoskyaerialimagery3472]

Sad how quickly you assumed the "kid" Elvis was speaking of was for sure Black. He never once mentioned skin color, you both projected your own insecurities and placed them on the shoulders of Elvis. Try educating yourself so that the next time you are outraged about something it might do more than just make you both look foolish.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

Elvis didn't mention color because he didn't write the song. Elvis just read what was on the que card.

[@laketoskyaerialimagery3472]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 You missed my point. MLK didn't write all his words himself either, he just believed in those words just like Elvis did.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@laketoskyaerialimagery3472 thanks you missed the point. I deal in facts. The point is, this song was written by a white guy. fact. It was then handed to Sammi Davis and then Rosey Gray. fact. they both refused it stating "what does a white guy know about the ghetto". Give it to that white guy Elvis. fact Elvis never wrote a song. fact Now I will make it easier for you. Being white in the ghetto you had some privilege's fact Being black you had none. fact All you Elvis freaks go on about his family being dirt poor him having to bury his brother with no money in a box because they couldn't afford a coffin. well that's all well and good but Elvis at least got a box, if you were black you got nothing. fact The point that all of you Elvis freaks missed was I never made it about race. fact You all did. fact I was just repeating what was told to the song writer. The south where Elvis came from wanted to keep slavery the north did not. fact. Hence the civil war. The point that you missed is that Elvis is a white product made for white America to get the white cotton virgin daughters out of the black clubs. Because they didn't want interracial children. fact Elvis was told what to sing when to stand when to sit and when to shit. fact Just have a look at all his movies, did you ever see a black guy in them? All the bravado about him having black singers was a plot to get black America to buy his stuff because it was all about money and to show they were being progressive. he was a money making machine. At no point did I say he wasn't a good entertainer. Hope this helps you with your quest for the truth in life. have a nice day stay safe and if you are snow covered wherever you are in Canada. don't go where the huskies go and don't you eat that yellow snow. (jeez I hope you found that funny) kzbin.info/www/bejne/h17ceWCnodCqiNU

[@laketoskyaerialimagery3472]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Facts? The fact is that white or black a human being can write and sing about the Ghetto. Not sure why it matters to you the color of the person who wrote the song or sang it? My original point was that the original comment suggested that the song was about a hungry Black child, the truth of the matter is that we have no idea what color the Mom or family were....

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@laketoskyaerialimagery3472 you missed the point but you are correct white and black can write songs about the ghetto. where it all falls apart is when a white guy gives the song to a black man to sing, and the reply is and I will use lay mans terms because if you are from Canada you will understand "what the fuck does a white guy know about living in the ghetto" the point is after handing the song to 2 black guys the reply is "what the fuck does a white guy know about living in the ghetto" for fuck sake you Elvis fans need to learn to look at things objectively. He was a product of white America to get the white virgins out of the clubs so they didn't have multi raced children. white poor has privilege's black does not. Here is a perfect current day example. The riots that occurred at the white house were all white people rioting. chances are if they get prosecuted they will all be let off. now, if those people happened to be black they would get the death penalty. now does white poor have privileges'? I repeat the song was handed to Sammi Davis and Rosey Gray first even before Elvis had it handed to him, they both said give it to Elvis what does a white guy know about living in the ghetto. Elvis has just left the building he is up there with Jesus in a big purple chair. Lovely to chat stay safe!!!!!!

[@iamurs5293]

yeah guys...he's from the ghetto. listen to his song "if i can dream" then you will understand.

[@darryldouglas7307]

He was trying to spotlight the problem.. ... Poverty

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

No, Elvis wasn't. The song writer was.

[@darryldouglas7307]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 he could have refused to sing it....

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@darryldouglas7307 that's right he could have refused it. but the colonel wanted the exposure for fat boy Elvis

[@darryldouglas7307]

Can't it be both.... He grew up in poverty......

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@darryldouglas7307 I don't believe so. Black poor is different to white poor.

[@jacobin1159]

Elvis was raised in Tupelo, Mississippi and lived in a small two bedroom house in a predominately black neighborhood. As a kid Elvis listened to and saw a lot of black performers from which he created his stile of singing, dancing and dress.

[@jennywren7822]

Wrong, just 2 rooms in a shack, dirt poor and he never forgot, thats why he was so generous with his money...

[@barbaramelville6940]

@@jennywren7822 absolutely agree

[@impishsongster333]

Hugh Williams Sorry, but you're only 1/2 right. Elvis was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. And he & his parents, lived in a tiny house there, until he was 13. But then they moved to Memphis. When they moved to Memphis, they lived in Public Housing (aka "The Projects"). Elvis, lived at Lauderdale Courts, 185 Winchester, Apt #328, from 1949-1953. But yeah, he grew up poor. He lived in poverty, in Tupelo. And he lived in poverty & luxury, in Memphis.

[@seanslaughter5483]

It is not about just black people . It is just about how life is tough in the ghetto for everyone .

[@monickalynn4365]

Elvis was bringing awareness to the plight/struggles of african americans. He knew what poverty can cause as he was raised in poverty and had many Af. Am friends and associates. He quietly donated loads of money for social causes,bought homes for the A.Am who worked for him,etc. Much resoect for Elvis beyond his talents

[@jayeginn5963]

Elvis wasn't a racist, don't believe misinformed people who claim he was. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpWUoYutZqmgqaM According to the one drop rule he would not even be considered white in some states, considering he had Cherokee blood on both sides of his family tree. Some facts: Elvis was born in Tupelo, Mississippi in a 1 room shack of a house his dad built with money he borrowed from his boss. That's how dirt poor they were. He was half of an identical twin; the other boy - Jesse Garon - was stillborn and buried in a shoebox (now at Graceland, there's a commemorative plaque for him near Elvis' grave). He always got along with the black community and learned a lot about music from his friends of color. The family moved to Memphis when Elvis was 13. Mac Davis wrote In the Ghetto, here's a clip where he talks about it kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXi2n4ech6-febs and more info on the song: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_the_Ghetto. Also don't believe he is the same as R. Kelly. Unlike that guy, he did NOT have sex with underage girls. That was Jerry Lee Lewis (who even married his underage cousin). Elvis may have dated the underage Priscilla Beaulieu, but nothing happened until he married her when she was nearly 22.

[@tammysummers5892]

Well said, true story!

[@Moomookitty-vq3ch]

Not once does he mention Black child Born in the Ghetto!! Just a CHILD in the ghetto. Although I suppose some people would automatically assume that. I wish you the best. Please don't listen to anymore Elvis.

[@barbaramelville6940]

Agree un subscribe they are disrespectful to Elvis.omg

[@aaron37lovesmusic]

This song was real back then and is still real today and will be real tomorrow. Part of life in every ghetto!

[@sharibryant458]

ELVIS was heavily influenced by the black community. He sang in black churches and was loved and admired by some great people. He was shunned by a lot of radio stations because of his singing and "immoral " dancing. I think he helped bridge the gap between the black and white communities. You should do his MARTIN LUTHER KING jr. Tribute "IF I CAN DREAM " I hope it will show you what ELVIS was really about.

[@noravanwyk2748]

They don't deserve to watch or listen to Elvis anymore.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

Immoral dancing, give me a break. That shit was going on in the black clubs for years. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h17ceWCnodCqiNU

[@trumanupchurch364]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 You're so blind with hate but you don't seem to understand that in that time and history it took a white man to break down the racial barrier walls open music and entertainment up for everyone Elvis help bring black culture and music to the mainstream.He never denied that he was influenced by church and blues and black culture. Facts are facts Elvis is the most influential Entertainer there ever has been and always will be.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@trumanupchurch364 you obviously believe in the invisible army. Hah. it's okay Truman Upchurch, no need to worry about Elvis. After all he's up there with Jesus in a big purple chair. Singing the blues to a black audience. Sadly for him they are all laughing till they wet their pants.

[@trumanupchurch364]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 I'll pray for you because you need it.

[@connieleighton4375]

Whoa ! This is a song about poverty, the lyrics say a poor little baby child is born in the ghetto, it does not say a poor little black child, color is never mentioned in the song, it's about the cycle of poverty and a lack of caring for people who live in poverty. Elvis grew up dirt poor and never forgot what it was like, and when this song was given to him he recorded it against the record companies wishes, they were totally against it because they thought it would ruin his career, but he didn't care and did it anyway because it was important to him personally. This song came out about the same time as the song if I can dream which is a tribute to MLK who had been recently assassinated ...♡

[@c-mancleveland4632]

Just a FYI, Elvis was born in the Ghetto, lmao.

[@jackiehunter8733]

One story.is.as a boy .he was eating ice cream cone on his porch in the projects. and a little black boy was watchin him sayin...I never had a ice cream cone..Elvis gave it to him.♥️😇.he didnt see color..

[@c-mancleveland4632]

@@jackiehunter8733 They should have reacted to "If I Can Dream" the MLK/Kennedy tribute first. I would never suggest this song to someone that didn't know anything about Elvis, as their first song. He never said anything about race in this song.

[@jackiehunter8733]

@@c-mancleveland4632 rite

[@c-mancleveland4632]

@@jackiehunter8733 Sorry, I changed what I wrote not thinking someone would comment so fast. I put the part where I said he never mentioned race in the song, and I'm posting this so people know what part you were talking about.

[@edwardbarrett453]

Hey guys all you need do is research he came fro that kind of life and his friends and influence was extreme poverty

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

was he the only one?

[@marlon-jl4ge]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@hillsboroughguy]

He was bringing much attention to the issue which took lots of guts back then so he should be admired for his incredible character. He was brought up in a black community and many people respected him for pushing this message where others did not have the balls to do so.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

this song was offered to Sammi Davis first. Fact! then offered to Rosy Gray Fact! they both refused it because it was written by a white guy who had no idea what it was like being black growing up in the ghetto.

[@jennywren7822]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Have you listened to the words, can you hear? The words couldn't be more graphic, so your argument there is rediculous, were you there when they turned it down? Noooooooo. I'd say they turned it down because especially Sammy, it would hurt their careers YAWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marlon-jl4ge]

Zappa fan, do you get a price for your one_sided comments?hahahaha

[@juneparks4017]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 he grew up in the ghetto so he knew

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@juneparks4017 he grew up white in the ghetto, big difference.

[@isu2720]

You know Elvis was not even allowed to sing in some states in the 50s because people said he sang "black music". He learned to play guitar and sing from black people where he was growing up. When he was in vegas he said he was not going to play if he could not bring his choir The sweet inspirations, only black woman, and that they had to treat them just like him, he even had a white man driving them in limousine. He also liked MLK and made the tribute song for him "If I can dream". Elvis was not a racist.

[@michaelenright4956]

You are the best advertisement for NOT doing drugs I've ever seen 😂😂

[@Rosen1902]

Dude! Pay attention. This song is about Social Justice! Pay attention. Elvis was singing a song that NOBODY else wanted to sing and it is about poverty! Not Race! Poor is poor!

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

Dude, you are wrong. I get it that you think Elvis is some type of god, but here are the facts. This song was handed to Sammi Davis and Rosy Gray first, written by a white guy. They both refused it stating "what does a white guy know about being black growing up in the ghetto" Yes Elvis did grow up poor, but he grew up white poor not black poor. There is a big difference between keeling down and bending over. Still today in America black people get paid less for doing the same job as a white person. Fact! Still today blacks are treated worse than whites. Fact! If Elvis was trying to make things equal he did a terrible job. Or the people that managed him were only interested in the money they could get from getting black folks to like him and buy his records and cared less about equality. But at least you can take some comfort, Elvis is up there with Jesus in a big purple chair.

[@dianasmotherman1671]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 As much as I love Sammi Davis, recording this song would have tanked his career. They found the perfect person with the right amount of clout to record this song. Elvis brought a lot of attention to poverty in the ghetto to a lot of white people that ignored it. There are songs that are written that only the right singer can pull it off without destroying their career or jeopardizing their lives. (And yes, there is a difference between how races experience the ghetto. So their comments are justified. But we don't know how many friends and loved ones the writer knew that grew up in the ghetto. Let's expand our minds and know that both sides can be right. This is a gray area situation.)

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@dianasmotherman1671 Hi Diana, nice calm reply. Sounds like you are too. You overlooked the fact that it was handed to Rosy Gray too and he rejected it.

[@dianasmotherman1671]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 , I'm not that familiar with Rosy Gray. So I only wanted to mention the one that I have seen and read about. I just did a quick Google search and his name doesn't come up. And from research, Sammy Davis Jr. said he didn't want to do the song, as he never lived that lifestyle and recommended it to Elvis. Sammy did later record it. But to be honest, Elvis lived that lifestyle growing up and was the perfect person to shine a light on it. And he was a point in his career that he could do whatever he wanted to without the powers above doing anything to him.

[@dianasmotherman1671]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 You should listen to his version. I'm listening to it right now. The video shows pictures of Sammy and Elvis hanging out together. I wish he sang more than he talked his way through it.

[@ettacongleton1132]

There is a video on You Tube called "Elvis and the Black Community, you guys should check it out. The lady back up singers for Elvis (The Sweet Inspirations), as you can see they are black, they were booked to do a concert in Houston and they suggested that he might want to leave the girls home. He said if they didn't want them they couldn't have. He made them treat these ladies with the respect they deserved. I was 8 when he came on the scene in '56" and I remember where I was the day he died. He was a kind generous man.

[@rep4063]

It seems pretty racist of you to assume that the child is black.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

Then why was it offered to Sammy Davis first to record? He refused it then they offered it to Rosey Grier. He too refused it. What does that tell you? White man will never know the struggles of a black man.

[@trumanupchurch364]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 I don't know where you're getting your false information this song was written by Mac Davis one of Elvis's friends wrote this and and given directly to Elvis to make his mind up if he wanted to sing it you got some bad Miss information and don't know what the f*** you're talkin about.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@trumanupchurch364 well you are the only one that seems to think it was specifically written for Elvis. Everyone else seems to agree with me. And I do know what the fuck I am talking about.

[@trumanupchurch364]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 watch the interview with Mac Davis the writer of the song.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@trumanupchurch364 I am not going to waste my time watching some privaleged white guy giving me a sob story about nothing he knows. No go away you fool!!

[@jamesjohnson5036]

he did not say black kid he said kid ELVIS GREW UP DIRT POOR ON THE GHETTO

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

and he was the only one too

[@jennywren7822]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 YAWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marlon-jl4ge]

Zappa fan, you put people to sleep, hahahaha come up with something New

[@steventopey6086]

Damn playas you missed the whole damn point. He's pointing out to white people goes on. Take a look at you ande ARE WE TOO BLIND TO SEE. WHO YOU THINK HES TALKING TO?

[@musapurba8199]

Obviously you both where to “high” to listen to the message

[@jeantracy8273]

Elvis grew up poor....Mac Davis wrote the song and was looking for someone to sing it. It was controversial back in the 60’s, no artist wanted to touch it...Elvis understood the struggles of having very little in life when growing up. His manager and RCA (label) did not want him to do it but he insisted on doing this song. This would be a rare time he went against his management and label and stuck his neck out to do this song. When he sings this song...he knows the struggles of having nothing.....he was there! His father went to prison for forging a check to pay bills. They lost there home. His mother and him had no home and looked for a place to stay with relatives. He new what hard life was, as he grew up! Yes he became famous.....but people don’t know about his life growing up! He was a private person. Very rarely did he give interviews.

[@EstherWijsbeek]

My oh my...you know it all! Do some research! 💓

[@mikebriseno6241]

These two are reading something that just isn't there.

[@terryramsey3737]

Dude!!! I know it's a sensitive time but it's only a song about poverty awareness.....listen to if I can dream that he wrote after his friend martin luther king was murdered if you want to know if he had a racist bone in his body

[@djjtheguyjeffrey9098]

Elvis didn't actually write if I can dream give us two guys on the 68 Comeback Special that Elvis told how he felt about the death of Martin Luther King and ask them to riding the song in tribute to MLK it was actually did two months after MLK was assassinated

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

WHAT!!!! Elvis wrote if I can dream? Fuck me, now I have heard everything.

[@thenethergamers3506]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Elvis may have not wrote a song but he could sing it better than the other people. You need to watch some elvis documentry's. He was the most caring guy. He loved giving away his things topeople in need.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@thenethergamers3506 i have seen enough Elvis documentaries. they are all propaganda to make him look great. just like simon cowell does with his bunch of groovy accountants for unsuspecting people just like you who can't think for themselves. Now go cry on some body else's shoulder.

[@thenethergamers3506]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Yepyour a loony

[@joecarnevale466]

You guys need to learn more about Elvis, how he grew up and his love and respect for the black community. He grew up dirt poor in Mississippi and his family along with many black families in that area, fought poverty. I could give you guys a list a mile long, of the charitable things Elvis did for Blacks during his lifetime, with no fan-fare,. What kind of a man was Elvis Presley, in 1956 and in 1957, when America was at the height of racism and Elvis was the biggest star in the world, he attended the WDIA black radio station's annual fund-raiser for 'needy Negro children. When Martin Luther King died, Elvis cried like a baby. That's the kind of man Elvis was. I have a song that Elvis sang, that represented how he felt about he U.S. in 1968 and the assassination's of Robert Kennedy and MLK. He closed his show with this masterpiece, 3 months after Mr. King died. To get a better understanding of Elvis the man, you have to watch this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q17TgZKaeMqhgKM

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

Elvis just sang the songs. He didn't write any of them. he was told how to sing them too.

[@jennywren7822]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 When Elvis went the second time to Sun Records, Sam Phillips the owner told him how to sing the song, he did and nothing, then he sang the way he wanted too and that was the beginning. Sam Phillips played the recording 150 times one after another. Get your facts right sweetheart. I'm really getting to like you, how does it feel to be liked or even loved by an old dear of 74.....

[@marlon-jl4ge]

You just have to like the zappa fan, hahahaha

[@marlon5172]

You are my hero, zappa fan

[@maryinfante9090]

Over 50 years ago and this song is still relevant. Black or white, this cycle continues for the poor in our country.. loved y'all's satire!

[@donnaperkins2041]

Did u know that Whitney Houston’s mother was in Elvis’s band. Her name is Sissy Houston. Many times Elvis was told he could perform but anyone black could not take the stage, so Elvis told the promoter if they don’t perform, neither do he. He was one of a kind ENTERTAINER!

[@lelo819]

First of all, no one said he was just talking about black ghettos. He's talking about all ghettos. There are ghettos with white people too.

[@deannajones3849]

Elvis himself was born into a very poor community in Tupelo Mississippi. In this song he is not trying to insult anyone. He is singing about how people turn a blind eye to poverty and it's effects on the kids. He says A Child Needs A Helping hand! He is also singing about how the circle goes around and around. You can see in his face this song has a lot of heartfelt meaning to him! Another song you should check out by him is IF I CAN DREAM! It's a tribute to Martin Luther King after he was shot!

[@noravanwyk2748]

No they don't deserve to watch or listen to Elvis again. I'm not going to listen to these prejudiced, ignorant, tunnel visioned people again.

[@deannajones3849]

@@noravanwyk2748 yes you're right! I was just being too nice about it

[@noravanwyk2748]

@@deannajones3849 Thanks.

[@liberaltearz2490]

The guy on the right just made faces and had nothing to add to this video I’ve watched 400!elvis reactions and this is the first in the ghetto that was basically negative cause they didn’t see the “ content of his character “ they saw the Color of his skin!!!!!

[@seanfitzpatrick4730]

Elvis Presley is way above your level in every way two jokers

[@anthonyray773]

I thank you guys for liking the song.. Elvis Presley grew up in the gehto. This song was written about the struggles in the gehto. His words are " People dont you understand the child needs a helping hand." This means anyone living there.. Black music influenced Elvis. He would go to there church to hear the music. Elvis had beautiful back up singers, and he would always flirt with only one. Listen suspicious minds. He was going to Texas for a concert. They told him he could not bring his black singers. Wrong thing to say to Elvis. He told them, if I can not bring them, then I am not coming. Well they changed there mind. So when they got to Texas he told them he wanted his back up singers to ride in the back of a vehicle and wave at the crowd as the came into the stadium. That did happen. You guys always play good music. Keep it up.

[@tammysummers5892]

He grew up with my Dad here in Tupelo Mississippi and he was a great man! I got stories for days! He came from a very poor start and loved black musicians and their music! A humble and tender hearted man!

[@ddflower7]

I love elvis he didn't hate anyone💕

[@sallycook]

You know, looking at ALL the comments they managed to score, I think they got exactly what they wanted. This is not about a “reaction” to music, it a point scoring exercise! They sure baited Elvis fans pretty good, more’s the pity. But in the end, it’s their loss. Move on folks, nothing to see here.

[@jeantracy8273]

I agree, but I sure learn more about Elvis from his fans! His fans know so much about him. I’m still learning,..and defend him like know other artist. He has been dragged but his truth still shines through everything. How.many years past...he is still relevant today. Amazing!

[@thenethergamers3506]

@@jeantracy8273 I will tell you the best things to watch that show who Elvis was. 1. This is elvis (MOVIE) 2. Elvis and the black community and Elvis Aloha From Hawaii. The Last 2 you can find on youtube.

[@barbaramelville6940]

@@jeantracy8273 they are sad boy's

[@sarahholland2600]

Elvis had a Cherokee Native American Great Great Grandma in his Mom Gladys's side. There are pictures of her in Native dress if you Google. He grew up dirt poor in Tupelo & all his friends were black. He attended their Gospel Churches & had a lifelong love of Gospel. During his life the Elvis Presley Foundation supported 33 Memphis charities for the underprivileged & numerous national cancer charities & children's hospitals. It's still going today. He made a point of having his black backing singers treated the same when venues insisted they have a different entrance or hotel. He was never racist. His song 'If I can Dream' (of a better world) summed up his personal belief that unity & tolerance was the way to a better world . Listen to it, it's totally sincere : & humbling

[@johnbrubaker6833]

Elvis said not one thing in this song about black or white.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

that's because he didn't write it. Fool!!!

[@Rcknroler913]

How can so many people get it right, and you two get it so wrong? Answer that.

[@dabdella1460]

You sure are insulting poor people in very hard, sad neighborhoods. Wow glad I don't know you . head empty bud

[@jameswormington9978]

I think you boys missed the whole fu*^%$n point. Do some reading in between the blunts ! Happy Daze Ahead !

[@dorisbrown5528]

If you knew anything at all, Elvis wanted the doors opened for black entertainers because they sang from the heart.

[@brucecompton6200]

Please don't react to anymore videos, and change your name from JUSTiN'S WORLD to the PHONIES WORLD

[@AxelFoleyDetroitLions]

First time i heard systemic racism at this level

[@kathyharze4308]

Just watched this again guess you really need to open your ears snd listen properly to this record I've got to say you seem very racist are you mixed R Kelly what's all that about you shouldn't insult Elvis when you know nothing about him he is a legend after all also you kept interuppting it every few seconds it seemed like you'd already made your mind up about Elvis I wouldn't bother doing him again because people want a genuine reaction not just an insulting display that's it I'm done I've had my say about what I think of your reaction but we are all entitled to our own opinion but I suggest you actually read up on someone before you base an opinion on them stay safe 😷👍

[@jennywren7822]

Kathy, they don't deserve a 'stay safe' I haven't watched, I read some comments first.

[@scoutfinch7727]

Song speaks for it self. The cycle of poverty, crime, death and how we can't turn away.

[@honiotes1]

Sammy Davis Junior was giving the song to sing by Mac Davis and said he couldn’t sing it because he couldn’t connect to the song but he knew Elvis could because he grew up in the ghetto… dirt poor in the deep South... In Tupelo, Mississippi. So Elvis sang it❤️

[@racheldawson8487]

Please look into Elvis' childhood. He grew up extremely poor and he sang in a black church choir...not a white one. He loved to hear black people sing because of the soul in there songs. He brought attention to the black community and their struggles. He was trying to bring the races together. Please, please read about his history and listen to the black pastor that gave Elvis his chance.

[@honeysucklerose134]

I’d give the reaction about a minus 10. Sounds like there are a lot of pieces missed out of two brains.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

well they are reacting to Elvis

[@jennywren7822]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 I've got to laugh. Methinks we've got a amateur troll who needs lessons, as you ain't very good sweetheart. I'll give you some, that will give your street cred a lift, an old granny giving you lessons. The mind boggles hahahahahahaha

[@marlon-jl4ge]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@michaeljimenez4008]

Check out Elvis the echo will never die. It will go some way to explaining his influence from and 2 black music. Re R Kelly you guys are in cuckoo land , Elvis is regarded as one of the most loved artists of all time if not the most, he was not in any way a child abuser. He met his wife to be when she was 14 ,they married when she was 21 . It was a growing relationship with parents on both sides involved. They had a child together and although divorcing before he died remained best friends, she has managed his legacy and estate for 40 years. It's a shame a joke or twisted rumours start and end with ignorance. You guys seem to like what your doing but you have a responsibility to be accurate when talking about any artists life and the legacy they leave behind. James Brown regarded Elvis as his brother, Mohammad Ali the same, little Richard said without Elvis he would not have been the legend he became,. In pop music history it is without any doubt Elvis was the most important influence on its birth, progression, ,style and overall he shaped youth culture from that time. Check out Ed Sullivan Show Hound Dog performance. That performance started it all in terms of rocknroll.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h17ceWCnodCqiNU

[@ronaldackerman7383]

I would really like to watch you guys react to Elvis in the black community your honest about it I'm sure others have told you Elvis grew up dirt poor he grew up in the first generation of the projects another word for the ghetto he knows that light very well cuz you never forgot where he came from I hope you do Elvis in the black community thank you

[@Bette_Fontenot]

It's about cyclical poverty, and how without everyone helping out it won't end. He appeals that very sentiment to his audience in the first half of the song. He implores the questions - don't you understand that a child needs a helping hand, are we too blind to see that or do we simply choose to ignore it? In the rest of the song, he outlines the child's life into young adulthood where it is violently cut short. And as the song ends, another life starts - just like the one that has just ended.

[@cards1985]

Elvis was born in the ghetto.

[@deannajones3849]

I can see by other comments your reaction has really stirred the pot! It might be a good idea to react again and actually LISTEN to the words!

[@markreyes2567]

He had a strong relationship with the black community. Watch Elvis and the black communty

[@thebluepoetjohnmichalisnik8742]

Its a great song my friend..From a legend....A white man but with great view of things......With emotions to his soul...

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

How can he have views on this song. He never wrote it. And for the record, Elvis never wrote a song. The first time he saw the lyrics to this song was when he recorded it.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@Max Lannon and your point is what? That his parents were dumb and useless and couldn't provide for their children?

[@marlon-jl4ge]

Like you, hahahaha

[@joannedungan8381]

Elvis had a huge black following. He married a 21 year old. Met her when she was 14. Elvis had a beautiful soul

[@tproc2850]

Give it another listen... w a little less chronic distraction

[@PoboyNCoke]

That's a great song man listen to it again

[@elisebarthalow6075]

I was glad to see you react to this song. White people in those days never sang about controversial issues like poverty and black opression and I'm sure there were a few bigots who didn't like him for it.The black community were very near and dear to him. He grew up in a Baptist church and an Assembly of God church with a very religious mother and grandmother in the Ghetto.His father did a stint in prison too.Every time I hear this song I am moved to tears and have always respected Elvis highly for sharing his true feelings.RIP King.PLEASE PLEASE listen to his recording of If I can dream. It is phenominal!!! First time seeing y'all. Looking forward to more reactions from you.

[@noravanwyk2748]

They don't deserve to do any more reactions on Elvis. They should never never never listen to or watch Elvis again.

[@barbaramelville6940]

Agree maybe they will wake up and smell the coffee.there very different reactors to this song

[@barbaramelville6940]

@@noravanwyk2748 I agree they should get banned from u tube.asap

[@barbaramelville6940]

@@noravanwyk2748 agree 100 pct.they should be reported asap.

[@IAmEricTheGoat]

Your ignorance has clearly shown through. Elvis refused to do shows and stay in hotels that wouldn't allow his black backup singers in. He had a great love for the black community during times of segregation. I will def scratch your channel off my list of ones to watch.

[@coolerking7427]

Its a fact Elvis was never a racist.

[@coolerking7427]

You guys do not know anything about Elvis.

[@beaflor9045]

He's singing about what goes on in life back then and still happens.

[@musik102]

Oh dear. You guys should stay off the dope- or whatever - and REALLY listen to the lyrics!

[@timgray3790]

Not sure on other comments but this a great example of judging people. Elvis grew up in the ghetto with black families. And the girls were the sweet inspirations. Whitney Houston’s was part of that, elvis backup singers from 66-69, at Elvis’ rehearsals is where Whitney grew up

[@timgray3790]

If I can dream is a song he had written to honor MLK jr. He first sang it 2 month after MLK’s death. The astrodome didn’t want Elvis to bring the sweet inspirations. Elvis told them he wasn’t going to show up then. When they relented Elvis said no, not good enough. He made them treat them like stars as big as him. They entered the astrodome for the concert inside a open top Cadillac with Elvis and a blonde haired driver, just to piss off racists even more. He grew up in a black church.

[@TheShadow-n8k]

The Internet is full of history about Elvis, but to simplify for you, he was a unicorn. He had no peer and was very conscious of race...he was the opposite of a racist. It was a turbulent era...far more so than now. Check out If I can Dream in honor of MLK. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q17TgZKaeMqhgKM

[@dorisbrown5528]

Elvis was the greatest and he was so genious to everyone.

[@johnbailey1503]

They liked Elvis because grew up with them. He learned his music in Baptist church.

[@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor]

Total misread but its understandable since you haven't followed Elvis and/or understood his childhood and upbringing (we are talking about a kid who didn't own his own pair of shoes until he was 9 who grew up in the ghettos of Tupelo and Memphis). I think this video will help you understand this very unique & generous human being who opened up MANY doors. Elvis and the Black Community (watch it through this reaction to learn even more): kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5PFe3usjbt3fZY&t=

[@korybeavers6528]

Did you notice race was not in this song, just a young man

[@barbh0]

Racism is making negative assumptions based on race rather than evidence. Prejudice is automatically making negative assumptions. At no time is the race of the child mentioned. Why might Elvis understand the cycle of poverty? Consider his personal experience of poverty or think about the black friends and church choir who influenced him as a child? Maybe watching the documentary about Elvis and the Black Community will answer your questions.

[@kathyharze4308]

He grew up in poverty it was Mac Davies who wrote this song who was white the song is meant for all of the ghettos he never said it was black listen to it properly he wasn't rascist take the time to look up on Elvis he did that song in 1969 chech out If I could dream 68 special also from 1970 Suspicious minds and Polk salad Annie you'll no doubt get loads of requests because he's loved the world over gets new fans all the time from the young generation thank you at least you know he had a great voice thank you stay safe 😷✌

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

then why was it offered to Sammi Davis and Rosy Gray? two black performers.

[@kathyharze4308]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 I've never heard of the second person who you mentioned it's true about Sammy Davies Jr being offered it but he turned it down and recommended that Elvis should sing it which of course he did even though his manager didn't want him to do it he thought it was a bad idea but it turned out to be great a song with great meaning to it let's not forget ghettos are all over the world stay safe 😷✌

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@kathyharze4308 nice reply, you too.

[@jennywren7822]

@@kathyharze4308 Kathy, you've said 'stay safe' he doesn't deserve it, all he's done is belittle Elvis on many comments. I've been answering him, he's not a nice man, thats of course if he is a man....

[@kathyharze4308]

@@jennywren7822 I say that a lot to people stay safe it's because of this Covid thing but you're right he has said some things for I've had words with him before how are you Jenny fine I hope still loving our Elvis it's amazing how many more youngsters are getting into Elvis and are having open minds at last 😷👍✌👊

[@Kazzzper1234]

Don't feed the trolls, guys... stupidity is strong here tho

[@patdrips7163]

You REALLY need to watch Elvis and the black community

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

why? Johnny Otis did more for the black community.

[@jennywren7822]

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 By the way you need your hair cut, and a wash. YAWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@grandmaismyname1597]

Interesting fact. This was written by Mac Davis, who entered the Songwriters Hall Of Fame in 2006. At the ceremony, Davis explained: "It's a simple matter of growing up with a little boy who's father worked with my father. He lived in a part of town that was a dirt-street ghetto. I grew up in Lubbock, Texas, and it was a ghetto in every since of the word, but we didn't use that word back then. I was trying to come up with a song called 'The Vicious Circle,' how a child is born, he has no father, and the same thing happens. The word 'Ghetto' became popular in the late '60s to describe the poor parts of town. A friend of mine, Freddy Weller, who used to play guitar for Paul Revere And The Raiders, showed me lick on the guitar one day. I went home and fiddled around with it, I wrote the song and called him up at 4 in the morning and sang it to him. He knew I'd written a hit with his lick, but that's the way it goes." Davis wrote this as "In The Ghetto (The Vicious Circle)." RCA Records got Davis' permission to drop the subtitle before presenting it to Elvis.

[@juliefromusa2245]

Elvis Presley’s life is well worth reading about. If you notice, there was no reference to skin color with re to the ghetto. My parents lived in what was called “the projects” in Omaha, Nebraska which was referred to as the ghetto by other folks who did not live in “the projects”. It was made up of all colors. Why haven’t the ghetto’s or projects evolved in 50 years since that song came out? Think about that......

[@sherryfitzpatrick6440]

I have NEVER commented on one of these. However, if you do some research on Elvis, you will find out he grew up in poverty and lived in public housing for where both black and whites live IN the SOUTH until after high school He grew up going to black churches because he loved the music and hung out with his black friends... in the 40's, 50's , 60's and 70's in the south when it WAS not accepted. I truly believe he is one of the few 'color blind' artist of ANY era. There is nothing disrespectful about this song...it is telling the story of how life will repeat itself in (especially when dealing with extreme poverty....regardless of color) unless someone steps in. Listen carefully to the words: People, don't you understand The child needs a helping hand Or he'll grow to be an angry young man some day Take a look at you and me Are we too blind to see? Do we simply turn our heads And look the other way It is a call to action...we all need to pay attention to the whole picture not just 'an angry young man' in the ghetto....but how and why he got there. No mama...black, white, green or yellow wants to see her child go hungry or feel pain or be afraid...so, yeah, she is going to cry knowing she can't provide or protect her babies. So, there is nothing in this song to be that is racially motivated. It is purely an anthem for all of us, regardless of color, to pay attention to the children we bring in this world and help them grow and become what their Creator meant for them to be.

[@dorisbrown5528]

He lived in the ghetto and he never saw race he just saw his brother. He felt people need to help these children and they need a chance to be successful.

[@soylavro]

Elvis had more soul than people think. Listen to some of his other songs, research his history. He is from the south and he was poor like many Blacks & Hispanics.

[@winniethepoohandeeyore2]

I'm not even gonna.. SMDH

[@jenniferbenoit8555]

Elvis grew up in the ghetto and broke A/F