LOVE HIS STORY!!.. | FIRST TIME HEARING Elvis - In The Ghetto REACTION
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- LOVE HIS STORY!!.. | FIRST TIME HEARING Elvis - In The Ghetto REACTION
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Sorry guys the Blues Brothers video was wrongly labeled and the Elvis video was posted instead! Blues Brothers will be up tomorrow! Sorry for the confusion!
Lol i type sooo slow! 18 seconds later...
No worries guys!
No worries. Just had me a bit confused.
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We all make mistakes. Plus two little ones and a baby and Jordan. The house can get crazy.🤣 But we finally got to see Amber's face when she was introduced to Elvis Presley,-(In the Ghetto).👍😎
Wish you would react to the original classic Soul Man by Sam and Dave. The Blues Brothers were simply a fictitious duo in a comedy movie. This is Sam and Dave performing *THEIR* song on the Midnight Special ua-cam.com/video/pYh-LwbUwoQ/v-deo.html
There is a true story I’ve heard many times of Elvis’s generosity. When he made it really big, he was at a car dealership looking at Cadillacs. He saw a woman looking at them and he asked her if she liked the car. Not knowing who he was, she said”oh yes but I could never afford it”. He went inside and purchased the car and came back out and handed her the keys and told her it was hers. One of many things Elvis did for people. Such an icon but also very humble and caring of others.
That was SO Elvis!
And since it was a gift he had to also pay a gift tax on any cars he bought. He really was an exceptional human being.
My favorite Elvis song.
You need to react to '68 comeback TV special. The medley starts with heartbreak hotel, then you can try mean woman blues
Yep! True story!
As an Aboriginal kid in Australia my mum made me listen to this song and i grew to understand this song. i was on the track to be a thug with the life i was living. I'm now 37 and haven't been in that life since i was 15 and have been working day in and day out since i was 17.
Much Love
Bravo👏👏👏
Same my Mother made us listen we are from London England
Great to hear this, as a fellow Aussie, though as indigenous you are more Australian than me. Much respect.
I'm very pleased that you turned your life around. The song never mentions race or ethnicity. It is relatable for anyone that has grown up in similar circumstances, no matter where that may be. Here in the States, the ghettos were once predominantly white, with Jewish, Irish and Italians, being the majority. They had the same problems with poverty and violence, that minorities in the ghettos have today. The song was written by a Country singer and songwriter named, Mac Davis. Who was from Texas.
At. A concert,a group held up a sign that says Elvis is King. Elvis asked them to take the sign down. He said there is only one KING!
He was a prophet pure and simple!🙏🕊️
Elvis was born with a twin brother who died at birth. They were so poor,the baby was buried in a shoebox. When Elvis bought Graceland,he had his brothers body,along with his Moms,exhumed and moved to Graceland cemetery!
He truly was a great human being and known for his generosity.
...um, for a time at least...sad, what drugs can do.
@@barbarabisson2551 That has nothing to do with who Elvis was as a person.
@@Rings-of-Saturn2 Elvis was a power house, going places, learning and adapting. Everyone who worked with him could see over time how drugs changed his personality; ask Lisa P.
@@barbarabisson2551 You dont understand what my point was. I was meaning that Elvis was always a kind hearted wonderful soul, despite the mood swings that his addiction caused at times, he still had a heart of gold and you can find thousands of stories proving this during the last year of his life.
besides the pedophilia i guess
This song still makes me cry! It never gets old.
I've told people many times: The freedom with which today's artists perform is due to the tremendous amount of criticism, censorship and outright hatred that Elvis endured at the start of his career. He stood strong and never gave an inch. Watch "Elvis & the Black Community" (2 parts) for just a sample of what I'm referring to.
As a former pro musician (now retired), he earned my eternal respect and gratitude for breaking down many doors, allowing the rest of us to just walk through.
Theres no freedom today in the arts or media today. Everything allowed to exist and prosper is required to serve a certain agenda it cant stray from. In the past that was decided by a free market. I would argue that theyre less free.
So if it weren't for Elvis none of that would have happened? It was solely a result of him? Or was he perhaps just one of MANY contributing factors? You don't think this may have had any influence? ua-cam.com/video/XaAKWJaVccY/v-deo.html
If it was not for Elvis, no black performer would have made it on the big stage. Yes they would have performed in their own areas. But the wider white community would never have heard of them that's a fact. Give Elvis the respect he deserves, if people do not believe Elvis open the doors for the black community. Check out the small documentary called: Elvis and the black community the echo will never fail then make comments on Elvis!!
@@smallblockchevy1022 watched your video it was shite,and what did your singer do to help the black performers get noticed? Never heard of him and he certainly was not in Elvis class that's a fact!!
@@jonathonfrazier6622 There was no "free market". There was a monopoly of rich, white men who had a stranglehold on what would & wouldn't get played on the radio (with the exception of small, independent/college stations). That part may actually be worse today, with less & less people owning more & more stations. But, with the internet, people can bypass the system, & make it by appealing directly to fans.
I am from and now live in Tupelo MS, Elvis's birthplace and childhood home. The hardware store where his mother bought his first guitar is still in the same spot and open for business. Elvis's childhood home is part of a larger area with museum and the small one room church he sang in as a child has been moved there. There are still many of his cousins in the area. The Presley genes are strong and several bare a striking resemblance to Elvis. It freaks tourists out!
Yeah, one of my friends is a Presley and descended from his cousins. I live south of you, in the central Mississippi area. My daddy was in a band that was on the Louisiana Hayride same time as Elvis. Daddy always said that Elvis was one of the nicest people he'd ever met.
@@ChristChickAutistic He was a genuinely nice guy. I remember meeting him in stores a few times when he and his parents would come home to visit family. When my Daddy was in the hospital at Baptist Central in Memphis, his nurse said she had been Elvis's nurse when he was in the hospital for pneumonia. He gave her a red Cadillac! Stories abound of him doing those kind of things.
@@tupelohoney622 I've noticed that the people who came from nothing and got rich are usually the people who help others the most. Elvis knew how it feels to be not just poor, but po'. He knew how crappy it feels and he didn't want others to feel like that.
Thanks for sharing that. I didn't know and it makes me feel better to know more about Tupelo.
@@chariotreign You're welcome. Tupelo is a fairly small area but pulls from the surrounding rural areas as a significant regional medical center. The downtown area is full of colorfully decorated metal guitar sculptures by local artists and fun small restaurants and bars with live music and hidden alleyway open venues. It is an easy 90 mile drive on Hwy 78, a four lane divided highway, from Memphis. We have a steady stream of tourists but never too many to prevent anyone from enjoying the well-done childhood home museum, in its original location and neighborhood. You are welcome anytime!
No matter how many times I hear this song, it makes me cry 😢
This song was written by the late great Mac Davis, who was from the same hometown as Buddy Holly and myself, Lubbock, Texas. Mac was also a performer who had a number of hits in his own right. Y'all should check him out. :)
"Elvis & The Black Community"
Really eye opening snapshot of what Elvis went through during times of deep discrimination & his attitude towards it. It truly shows his character.
Elvis was such a huge, talented figure in the musical field, he truly was the King. Even 44 years after his death, his music is still relevant and still influences people. And his talent still shines through.
Elvis hated to be called a king. He said the only king was Jesus.
I appreciate your open mindedness about Elvis. He was so misunderstood in the black community. I’ve spent most of my life defending being an Elvis fan.
Some say he was prejudice, which he wasn’t. He was friends with BB King, Little Richard, Sammy Davis Jr. Muhammad Ali, and others. He bought a Cadillac for a black woman waiting at a bus stop. He had the “Sweet Inspirations” his black back up singers too. The song “If I Could Dream” is my favorite Elvis song because of the reason he sang it! Thanks for sharing this!
Gary B Nashville Tennessee
they when full KKK
Elvis is the King of Rock and this song is one reason why. No one sings like Elvis. Thank you for reacting to this song, it’s one of my favorites.
Elvis was born in Tupelo, MS, and he was a twin. His brother died at birth. He was very humble, religious and very generous. He changed somewhat after his mother died. Elvis was the first person I ever knew that died. I mourned for days, breaking down in sobs.
One thing I would like to say, I'm a white, senior citizen and still a headbanger. I have never heard a white band sing a song about racism or derogatory towards POC. I hope you see this! I loved your commentary about this song. I'm a brand new subscriber and just wanted to contribute some truth about Elvis. May he rest in peace. ❤️🙏🇨🇦
The Lord Jesus Christ Blessed Elvis TREMENDOSLYSY
You MUST listen to Elvis' Kentucky Rain....I get chills every time even now.
Kentucky Rain was written by another great singer, Eddie Rabbitt.
Kentucky Rain is my favorite latter day Elvis song.
I was gonna mention that one also nice!
Yeah, but if listen to the lyrics it’s kind of a stalker song.
That and Don't Cry Daddy
The back-up singers were a gospel/R&B group known as the Sweet Inspirations. They were mostly a trio, but sometimes joined by a 4th singer. One of the Sweet Inspirations was Cissy Houston, who of course was the mother of Whitney Houston. The Inspirations are joined here by some other singers who also worked regularly with Elvis.
Cissy is not just the mother of Whitney, but the aunt of Dionne Warwick
I am happy that you knew about this music history. That informs me and others about it also, so thanks.
@@vilaharrison4066 It's mind blowing how much talent flows through that blood line. So it pains to imagine just how many other poor buggers were and definitely still are out there with some kind of artistic or even academic brilliance. I'm ranting on, but the songs story happens daily, how many people never get to be heard or noticed. Great channel ! ! ! .
The girls backing are The Sweet Inspirations.
"Kentucky Rain" is a must.
Kentucky Rain was written by Eddie Rabbitt, who had a big hit later with "I love a rainy night".
@SoulGalore Memories - Whitney Houston's mother was one of the back-up singers?
@@donnajean3202 - Yes she was...Cissie Houston. It is unclear if she was in this particular clip, but she was certainly a part of The Sweet Inspirations.
@@soulgalorememories9921 The Sweet Inspirations for this performance (recorded Aug. 13, 1970, for the documentary "Elvis: That's The Way It Is") are Estelle Brown, Myrna Smith, Sylvia Shemmell & Ann Williams. Cissy sang with Elvis for just 5 weeks in 1969, then left to focus on her solo recording career & spend more time at home with her children. Of her time with Elvis, Cissy said; “It was wonderful. He was wonderful. I loved him”
@@wnsafford1854 - Thank you for the Info'
He loved everyone. Everytime I hear this song it brings tears for that poor momma. I believe he was ahead of his time. He loved African Americans. That's where he learned to sing. He sang in the church choir with them. Back then it wasn't something done in the South. He wanted things to change for the African American community as a whole. He saw the wrongs done to them and this was his way of making white people aware of the problem.
Mac Davis was a great songwriter. Placing the song with Elvis was perfect. No one could sing it any better.
Elvis grew up poor lived in the projects he understood poverty
No one else dared do it in 1969. His manager told him not to. Said it would ruin his career. He smiled and said this is my next hit. He sure was something.
“Elvis & The Black Community- The Echo Will Never Die” is an absolute MUST! You’ll learn so much about Elvis, his music, & most importantly who he was as a human being.
My Mother’s favorite Elvis songs were 1) If I can Dream, 2) In The Ghetto, & 3) Walk A Mile In My Shoes. Check out the live version of that third one! A fun one- ‘Fever’ live. Also Suspicious Minds.
Great reaction, as always!❤️❤️
"Walk a Mile in My Shoes' is a great song, written by Joe South.
It truly is! It’s only fault: Too short! lol I could loop it I think & never tire!
YOU NEEEED To see the Movie ELVIS with Kurt Russell as Elvis !! Incredible portrayel of his life from Teen to his Vegas Comback ! So well done and a pretty accurate story of his life
One of my favorite stories is of his beautiful backup singers. At that time it was a big deal that he had African American Backup singers. When he and they arrived at one of the venues for their concert, they were told they didn't want the backup singers to perform. Elvis simply said, if they are not welcomed here, then you don't have an Elvis concert. They were allowed to play.
Whitney Houston's mother was one of his backup singers!!
Whitney Houson mother, Cissy was one of the backup singers, The Sweet Inspirations. Had the honor of seeing him in person! No words can explain!
Elvis and The Black Community is a MUST WATCH 💕☮️💜. You’ll learn a lot about him
20 years from now, people will still be talking and reacting to the King.
Elvis was a talented and generous man!! He will never be forgotten!
Imagine at that time , he the King spoke it out so true ... He's still and for ever The KING
Growing up in a white middle class family, when this song came out, I was floored. I wore this 45 record out, playing it over and over with tears in my eyes. Brilliant song and message, especially for the times.
"Elvis And The Black Community, The Echo Will Never Die". A great documentary about 20 minutes long that will give you a big insight on some of his beginnings. God bless you Guys.
R.I.P Elvis. Long live the King.
Elvis passed when I was 5, had posters of him on my walls until I moved out at 18. Amazing person/voice. At almost 50 now I still watch his movies when I cant sleep.
Elvis did so many things for so many people !He built Hospitals ,soccer clubs for youngsters and even paid for the renovations of Pearl Harbour bridge a monument for Soldiers in Hawaii !
I believe he donated all the money from his satellite concert in Hawaii to that memorial
@@davemo7572 That's right ,and many more kind acts,he was our King of Kindness !👍
There will never be anyone close to elvis such a amazing voice and godly man, he wasn't perfect by far but he was godly
Even famous opera singers recognized how amazing his voice was!
I was 10 yrs old when this song hit the air waves and it was a huge hit. Young people may think that the poor mother could just apply for welfare. Back in those days the safety net for the poor was nothing like it is today. There was no food stamp program. If you were fortunate the local government would be given some government surplus food items that a family could wait in line for but those were far and few between. There were no such thing as a food pantry for the poor. If you needed food it was left up to you to beg from social agencies that had very limited resources themselves. I recall some neighboring kids asking us for an old dog house that we had in the back yard so that they could have some fire wood to burn. My family always had food but I remember a few Christmas's that my siblings and I did not get any presents on Christmas morning. We weren't traumatized by this because we understood that we had very little money available for these luxuries. Although we had very little money my parents were able to send us to Catholic schools and that's a gift that has lasted me a lifetime. A good education is the key for escaping poverty and everyone of my 8 siblings were able to provide a comfortable life for our families because of this.
+100 points for your parents! They prioritized the right things.
Wherever you are your observations about education are so true ,good part is once educated they can't uneducate you.learn get trained or similar then use it wisely.
A friend of my parents said that her father was Elvis's dentist when he was a child. His father did it for free or whatever they could give. She said that when Elvis became famous he returned and paid back her father all the money that Elvis's family should have paid.
The King had great teeth 👍
The great Mac Davis wrote this song and went on to have his own celebrated career between country and pop music. "Lord It's Hard To Be Humble" was a massive hit for Mac Davis... a little bit country, a little bit pop, and just a little bit schmaltzy!
He wrote In the Ghetto too.
Mac Davis was a decent actor as well.
Mac Davis was a decent actor as well.
You gotta try Mac's song Hooked on Music. Mix of 50's rockabilly and memories.
Stop And Smell The Roses was another one.
This is one my favorite Elvis song. I really love his gospel songs. Such an awesome voice that was taken from the world way to soon. This song is so sad. It always chokes me up and makes me cry.
This song is definitely about the cycle in the Ghetto, but it's also pointing out that the wrong way is not going to get you out. People brought up in poverty get out of it every day by their parent(s) making wise choices and the kids actually listening to the parent(s). Ben Carson, our previous Secretary of Housing, was the product of a single parent household, living in poverty. Dr. Carson's story shows that hard work and discipline will prevail. He had nothing and became a famous neurosurgeon. There are all kinds of stories out there of kids making it out. Never lose hope and persevere.
This song is so deep and Elvis sang it with such sadness.
This song always hurts my heart.
There is an interview here on UA-cam with a gentleman who was friends with Elvis when he was a poor white boy growing up in a poor black area in Mississippi. I believe the man doing the interview was either the writer or director of the Elvis movie that came out a few months ago. I won’t swear to it but I believe the gentleman’s name is Sam Burns. He died a few months after telling the story of the Elvis he knew as a kid. If I can find the link again I will post it for you.
Such a sad loss at just 42. Not just an amazing voice and fantastic entertainer but also a true humble gentleman. I can’t even begin to imagine the fantastic music he would’ve continued to make had he lived longer.
You should go to Graceland, Elvis's home in Memphis. Its been turned into a museum. It's a 9 hr drive for you, I think you would really enjoy it, theres a lot of Elvis history there. You can see his gold records, jeweled jumpsuits, his private plane, and visit his grave there.
And Sun records too
During a concert,fans held up a sign that said Elvis is King. He asked them to take the sign down. He said there is only King!❤️
Elvis hated being "King", he said so many occasions the only "King" is the Lord. He was such an amazing man, every time you think you know him he becomes more and more humble in his personal actions and his words. He is a truly is a great.
Elvis was an amazing artist no doubt and he breathed life in this song. The song was actually written by another great artist who's name was Mac Davis. Mac writer this song based on a childhood friend he grew with observing that his friend didn't have the same opportunities and experiences as he did and the cycle of poverty from generation to generation.
When elvis stares out at the end my goose bumps go crazy. I e seen elvis 3 times in houston,and I tell you he puts his all into a concert.🎶🎶🎶🎶💔💔💔💔💔💔
Two nights ago on prime a movie Elvis it was really good Tom Hanks played has manager outstanding performance
ELVIS Presley VIVA LAS Vegas. ELVIS and ME is a great Book about his Life to ALL Subscribers MAKE someone SMILE EVERY DAY!!!!
Peter Guralnick has a 2 volume bio of Elvis. Vol 1: Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley; Vol 2: Careless Love: The Unmaking of Elvis Presley. Best bio yet!
Both great books and yet Vol 2 is one of the saddest books I have ever read
Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston's mom, was one of Elvis' back up singers. In an interview. Whitney remembers seeing Elvis, when she was a little girl, and what a huge presence he had. Like a lights up the room, as he walked in or surrounded by an aura sort of thing.
Did not know about the connection to Whitney Houston! Cool! He was also connected to the one-time Guinness Record holder for lowest bass voice: J D Sumner. J D Sumner and the Stamps went on to be a terrific gospel group!
She was but not for this performance.
@@jedislap8726 Okay.
That song is amazing. It tells the full story then it starts again with the birth of of another child. Vicious cycle.
My favorite Elvis song is his rendition of “How Great Thou Art”. Elvis loved gospel music. And you can tell that he knows exactly who he is singing to.
I agree. I would love to see your reaction to How Great Thou Art. Especially the live version, with Kathy Westmoreland, the Sweet Inspirations, and JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. JD Sumner had the lowest bass voice I have ever heard, and Kathy Westmoreland had the highest soprano voice I have ever heard, The combination was incredible. It shook the Silverdome in Pontiac MI, on NYE 1975-76. One of my favorite memories!
Mac Davis from Lubbock TX wrote this song. He also had a few hits of his own, Baby Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me, Texas In My Rearview Mirror and Lord It's Hard To Be Humble
Mac was an incredible songwriter and human... I also love his Stop and Smell the Roses. When I was a young child, I had a crush on him because of his beautiful smile, sparkling eyes, and curly hair. 😁
@@inspirationworks8357 I was fortunate enough to play 18 holes of golf with him in Las Vegas in the mid 80s. He was very kind and quite humble. He seemed more interested in my buddy and myself and our golf games and our stories, while we wanted to talk about North Dallas 40.
The song also never blames anyone. It just states the emotion and how that young man got to that place. It brings me to tears almost every time. I was a kid when I first heard this song. Actually, I think it was after Elvis died, because he really wasn't on the radio at all when I was a kid (His movies were on TV a lot on cable channels on weekends/evenings, so I had a crush on him, lol). When he died there was a resurgence and then my parents wanted to share his music with us. When I listened to the song and thought of little boy Elvis in the rural south living in a shack, and then thought of what I thought a ghetto was (where poor black people lived in the city) ......I realize they're the same and how the cycle repeats itself. It was a good lesson to learn as a young kid.
One of my favorite songs by the King of Rock n Roll Elvis Presley
Elvis was a true Humanitarian...he help so many people and charities...he grew up Poor in Tupelo, Miss.
Elvis and the Black Community is an interview you need to check out if you’re looking for a good interview.
The first time Mac Davis heard "In the Ghetto" (who wrote it) on the radio, he was unhappy with one particular part. Davis went on to say that he was pleased that the song became such a huge success. It also gave the songwriter his highest-grossing check.
“I heard it on the radio, driving down the street. I remember going, “I wish Elvis hadn’t said ‘GheT-To.’ I wish he had just said ‘In the Ghetto.’ That’s a typical songwriter, you know."
I have been listening to classic rock for 50 years, I do not own one single Elvis album. But I know so many of his songs, watched him perform and have seen many documentaries and remembered when he passed.. I have never seen a performer with the stage presence and adoration from his fans.. He is THE KING.
Elvis Presley was the most beautiful man that ever
graced this world, he was so very special, always the King.
Well I don't know what everyone else is on about, I clicked and got in the ghetto by Elvis
Same here
The video title for me says FIRST TIME HEARING Blues Brothers - Soul Man REACTION.
lol. Still an awesome song.
Yeah I got In The Ghetto too. Elvis is my favorite though so I’m not complaining.
Same. Are people just commenting without watching the video?
@@corsa180 That's what I thought they were doing at first, but there's so many they must have seen it...somehow. ; )
Elvis is the king! This is just one example of why Elvis is the king.
Elvis does not like the nickname, The King. He stated there is only one king, Jesus Christ! Only Grammys that he won are for Gospel, I believed 3 Grammys
@@MrTech226 I agree that Jesus Christ is the king. Elvis was the king of rock and roll.
R.I.P. Mr. Mac Davis
R.I.P. Mr. Elvis Presley
Rock InPeace ✌ 🎸
If you like this, you will LOVE Elvis' performance of If I Can Dream from his 1968 TV special. In my opinion, his greatest performance. The passion of his delivery of the song is unmatched. This was shortly after the death of MLK, and Elvis was distressed that Dr.King was killed in Memphis. Just watch and you will be amazed.
A song addressing a similar subject is "Love Child" by The Supremes. This would be a good choice for Female Friday or Motown Monday.
Elvis Presley And His Back Up Ladies The Sweet Inspirations They Were Always Powerful And The Stamps Quartet, Voice They Were All Wonderful and Powerful Together, Also The TCB Band ,Loving Your Channel Keep Them Coming
Live you to see.M Jackson & Elvis. I got a feeling in my body.
Mac Davis, the writer of this song was very prolific. He wrote for Elvis, Dolly and even Bruno Mars.
"He and Presley followed it up with In The Ghetto, a haunting track about racial inequality, which Elvis took into the top five in 1969. Davis recounted the writing of the song in 2009, saying it was inspired by his childhood friend, Smitty Junior - the son of a black labourer who worked for his father."
Yes. Back then, writers sold their songs to singers' agents who signed them on to recording companies. It was a production line, like successful factories utilized, not artistry. Singers did not stick with just one writer. Later Neil Diamond wrote for various singers until being encouraged to sing them himself as he did it better. So he did, as did others, but not Elvis, who seemed bent on destroying his career w drugs.
@@barbarabisson2551 no he used drugs to wake up and go to sleep he needed it
@@onlythewise1 Initially, yes, but dosage and usage increased. Seems I remember years of his friends (band members)trying to get him yo quit drugs, threatening to leave him if he didn't.
This was a wonderful son written as somebody else mentioned, by Mac Davis the country singer.
This was a beautifully delivered song by Elvis, his band, and his back up singers. We sometimes forget about the band and back up singers.
He is and always will be the King of Rock and Roll ❤
I don't know how you could listen to this without crying.
Elvis was so ahead of his time in so many ways!
27:17 so true!!! I wish more people walked the path. Thank you for the reaction!
Such a sad and difficult song to listen to . . . actually painful to listen to . . . Bless Elvis for being brave enough to bring this truthful song to the masses. I do not think there would have been another artist of his time that would have sang this song. Bless all of the little children of the ghetto xoxoxo
Always one of my favorite Elvis songs.
American Trilogy is another amazing Elvis song that showcases Elvis’s phenomenal vocal talent
In South Park there is an episode where Cartman makes funny of Kenny being poor and sings the song to him. Elvis was the King for reason. I still to this day get chills when he sings.
I can't hear this song without thinking of Cartman now.
The lyrics to this song were written by a great singer
songwriter named
Mac Davis.
You need to react to him someday.
Check out,
"I believe in music"
the live version,
or
"Everybody loves a love song."
first then listen to "It's hard to be humble"
It’s hard to be humble is such a fun song! It will make you smile!
I like his autobiographical "Texas in My Rearview Mirror" and its references to Buddy Holly.
I am so happy to see the young people of today listening to and understanding the importance of this song. I was a 9 year old girl in Chicago. This song was released right after the horrible riots the city suffered through. It made me cry them and still does. People don't understand just how prolific this song was and still is in our culture! Ty
If you haven't done it already, Johnny Cash's "Man in Black" plays on some of the same themes, and like Elvis, Johnny Cash came from humble roots too.
"Man in Black" is one of my favorite Johnny Cash songs.
John Belushi did many great impressions like Marlon Brando and others but his Elvis impression is unbelievable!!!(hahahah)
Actual LOL!
only second to Andy Kaufman
Don't forget Joe Cocker!
Rotflmao!!
@@Cindrbell probably his best...
Elvis Presley's heart was as big as his voice ❤️
This song brings tears to my eyes. And how Elvis suffered and died to young. He was amazing singer and more amazing person. People need to realize we are all humans and stop dividing each other. Now we are being divided by race, sex, age, gender and even body types. Make the insanity stop!
Thank y'all for another awesome reaction! A good one to react to would be Elvis and The Black Community it will show you just what kind of loving and giving person he really was💙
I’d love to see y’all do an interview of Elvis! I love to hear him talk! And those backup singers were called the Sweet Inspirations, and one of them is Whitney Houston’s mom! 😁😁😁
Yes, but Cissy Houston was only five weeks in 1969 with him and the Sweets. Sadly there is no video where she can be seen.
I was a kid when this song came out. It made me wanna cry every time I heard it on the radio. 🌹❤️🌹
Elvis was the greatest!
I get a chill at the end of that song every. Single. Time.
I was eleven years old in 1969 when this song came out and it brought me to tears even as a child, and still does all these years later.
This song was written by Mac Davis who passed away recently.
VERY lucky to have grown up with elvis watching all is movies most he hated doing . listening on 45.s abs reel to reel casets .. i still have our collection of elvis albums not one scratch on them . i play them from time to time .. the world dropped dead in 1977 as iwas getting off work starting my 77 impala the radio was on with the news of his passing .. i just sat there for along time .not realizing i was running out of gas till almost to late .. i was shock and could not make myself believe he was dead ... i found almost everyone i knew did the same ... felt like 1963 again with kennedy death ...... i am glad to see young folks today taking enterest in the music we all loved and singers we all loves and bands of those years .. u are making a history mark of your youth .. i still can live mine at 67 ..born 1956 the years elvis came alive in public with his music .. the future singers of today will give u smiles long long time from now .. u will be able to live your youth just for a moment a moment u are gald to have ...
Elvis was more than just a singer. He was a human.
What I love about reactors reacting to this song is that they start out bobbing their heads thinking this will be just another light pop song and then slowly as the horror of the lyrics unfold they just stop bobbing and sit mesmerized and horrified. Nobody walks away from this song completely unscathed. I call it "being kinged". :)
This live performance is so amazing
One of my favorite Elvis songs ❤️
Heartbreaking song. Those backup singers! I could listen to them by themselves all day long!
My favorite Elvis song is probably "Suspicious Minds".
Mine, too.
I think that was his first release after he and Priscilla split up. It seemed significant at the time.
@@scottfrench4139 I totally agree with you it is also my favorite Elvis song. At one point in time and it may still be true that Suspicious Mind is the only number one song to have a double fade out.
Little Sister is one I listen to over and over again.
As mentioned in other comments Elvis's promoter and advisors didn't want him to do this song but he felt the message needed to be delivered and he knew he was big enough and his fan base was strong enough to withstand any criticism. Sadly the story hasn't changed a lot from 1970 to today. I notice the picture of Sinatra hanging in the background and it brought back the memory of the day that Elvis's death was announced and Frank was doing a live concert that night and at the start of his performance he took a moment to pay tribute to Elvis. Elvis grew up in a poor part of Mississippi and Frank grew up in a poor neighborhood in New Jersey and even though they were from different generations there was a respect between them.
This song makes me cry every time!!! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Love your reaction and comments.
It warm's my heart to know that people now understand what is true about Elvis and more about who the Man was. His legacy got twisted up for a while. R.I.P. Lisa Marie, Your Daddy is no doubt waiting for you
For your next Elvis reaction you must watch "American Trilogy" it's a powerhouse of a song.
Much love from England 🏴