Thanks to Mac Davis for writing this song...he wrote it initially and it was offered to Sammy Davis Jr.. But Sammy turned it down. Sammy said he can't do it because he never lived this way....but he said I know someone who did....Elvis. Mac said he wrote it (late 60s I believe) upon reflecting back to a childhood friend; *"I grew up with a little kid whose daddy worked with my daddy, and he was a black kid. We were good buddies, 5 or 6 years old. I remember him being one of my best buddies. But he lived in a part of town, and I couldn't figure out why they had to live where they lived, and we got to live where we lived. We didn't have a lot of money, but we didn't have broken bottles every six inches. It was a dirt street ghetto where he lived."* This would've been the latter half of the 40s...both he and Buddy Holly were from Lubbock TX. Mac also wrote for Elvis, the year prior to this one: A Little More Action...and more.
Figures. I met Mac once, but only knew of him from the few radio hits...and was not so much into that style of music. Had I known he was the author of this beautiful but sad story, I would have been full of full-throated praise.
@@MisterWondrous he has a huge song writing list wrote for tons of people and tons of hits.. he didn’t think he was a great singer so didn’t do it as much.. lovelovelove ❤️✌🏻🌸
@@renewillner5061 I am in awe of songwriters. I've written millions of words, but when it comes to writing a song, I choke. Could be the snack food though. I may try and write one tonight, for Father's Night. Good title. "Father's Night" Wonder if it's taken. This will be the timestamp. :)
Don't let the cheesy impersonators & caricatures fool you. Elvis was indeed a serious artist who could do everything from Rock to Blues to Country to Gospel. And Gospel was his favorite music to sing & record. His Gospel albums are what won him his Grammys. Check out his live 1972 performance of "How Great Thou Art" and his live performance of "Bridge Over Troubled Water", 1970 in Vegas. Studio version of "Crying In the Chapel" will give you goosebumps. And he sang "Peace In the Valley" on the Ed Sullivan Show in the 50's when he first got famous. The girls were screaming for one of his Rock & Roll songs but he'd promised his mama he'd sing "Peace In the Valley" for her. And he did. Beautiful. 💙☮💙
It’s so hard to see some of these old acts with fresh eyes… after 50 years of parodies, cheesy impersonations and copy cats have been piled on… and realize how radical they were in the context of the time. It’s like that bullet scene from the Matrix that already seems cheesy. It blew my mind when I first saw it! 🤓
@@wmason1961 In 2014 (?) Elvis gospels were played all day long in all hospitals in England: people believed in the power that Elvis gave people in this music.
If there ever was a colorless performer it was Elvis. He sang all types of styles for all types of people. Didn't matter who you where Elvis had a little some thing for you. Sure he sang mostly other people's songs but when Elvis did it it was magic. I am not an Elvis fan really but the man has a wealth of talent and is deserving of The King tag. Had his issues I am sure but generally seems like a good man. He has some good tunes I don't mind hearing him once in a while.
I generally agree with what you’re saying. Yeah Elvis didn’t write his own stuff. But what he did was take other people’s stuff and add his charisma and talent. That’s what made most of that “other people’s stuff” famous.
@@thewiseoldherper7047 he covered a lot of songs thats for sure. But many of his hits were written specifically for him, just like most artists that get famous. Some Elvis 'originals' like Suspicious Minds were as popular as his covers
@@chrissibersky4617 Obviously ignorant of the upbringing of Elvis singing in black churches and threatening to cancel his show in Texas Stadium because they didnt want him to bring his black backup singers. Some ignorance is unforgivable..
I grew up in the ghetto in Philly. I learned how to steal and I learned how to fight but I also ran fast as hell. Straight to the US Army Infantry. Sometimes you can beat the statistics. I did.
My mom used to play this song when I was a kid, and although we didn't live in the ghetto, this I would cry every time I heard this song. I cried again right now because nothing has been done since then.
@@marlon-jl4ge Dayum dood. Deservedly savage! @GreenEyes67 It is indeed sad that in 50 years since Elvis performed this song, nothing has changed with regards to poverty in many of the cities around the country.
This song is so beautifully tragic. Although I can't personally relate to it, that doesn't mean I can't understand it. The song brings a tear to my eye because, after all these years since this song was recorded, it seems nothing has been done. A beautifully sung song about a tragically ignored epidemic.
I would have lost a lot of money betting here thinking that Lex would for sure tear up. One of the saddest songs ever put out. Im not a huge Elvis fan but he does this song Justice and then some.
This is my favorite Elvis song. As a young girl in the late 70’s early 80’s living in Minneapolis I would listen to this song over and over again. Elvis was my mom’s favorite artist so I know a lot about him. This song always made me sad that no one cared and I went to school with kids that were neglected. I’m not sure where they lived and I didn’t understand the full extent until I got older. I’m not sure where they lived but this song spoke to me.
Mac Davis wrote this song and he also wrote: "Memories", which was another hit for Elvis, awesome song. Mac Davis had his own great version of this song himself. Another awesome song Elvis sang was "Kentucky Rain" written by Eddie Rabbitt. Eddie Rabbitt had hits of his own: "Every Which Way But Loose" and hits with Crystal Gayle (Loretta Lynn's baby sister): such as "You and I". Little Shop of Horrors was a silly little comedy; In the Ghetto was much more than that.
Personal Best of Elvis semi-chronological order: 1.That's When You're Heartaches Begin 2. That's Alright Mama 3. Let's Play House 4. Harbour Lights 5. Blue Moon of Kentucky 6. Blue Moon 7. Good Rockin' Tonight 8. My Baby Left Me 9. Milk Cow Blues Boogie 10. You're a Heartbreaker 11. Lawdy Miss Clawdy 12. Money Honey 13. I Was The One (Chet Atkins produced and played on many of Elvis's Nashville records.) 14. Trying to Get to You 15. I'll Never Let You Go 16. Tomorrow Night 17. I'll Never Let You Go 20. Hound Dog 21. All Shook Up 22. Don't Be Cruel 23. Anyplace Is Paradise 24. Love Me Tender 25. There'll be Peace In the Valley 26. A Big' Hunk O' Love 27. Crawfish 28. Hard Headed Woman 29. Here Comes Santa Claus 30. O' Little Town of Bethlehem 31. Young & Beautiful 32. Jailhouse Rock 33. Blue Suede Shoes 34. The Girl of My Best Friend 35. Don't 36. Such a Night 37. Fever 37. His Hand In Mine 39. Are You Lonesome Tonight 40. It's Now or Never 41. Can't Help Falling In Love 42. Follow That Dream 43. That's Someone You'll Never Forget (One of the few songs Elvis is reported to have written on, particularly the title refrain.) 44. Return to Sender (I was really, esoterically, into this song as a kid, maybe I still am.) 45. Anything that's Part of You (Floyd Cramer on Piano.) 46. Fame and Fortune 47. Marie's the Name 48. Anything that's Part of You 49. Bossa Nova Baby 50. Santa Lucia 51. Tomorrow Is a Long Time (Bob Dylan cover) 52. Down by the Riverside/When the Saints Go Marching In 53. How Great Thou Art 54. In the Garden 55. You'll Never Walk Alone 56. Guitar Man 57. You're the Devil In Disguise 58. Witchcraft (with Frank Sinatra) 59. You Don't Know Me 60. There Ain't Nothing Like a Song (Duet with Nancy Sinatra) 61. Tiger Man 62. Guitar Man 63. Baby, What You Want Me to Do 64. If I Can Dream (After M.L.K.'s assassination.) 65. In the Ghetto 66.Only the Strong Survive 67. Any Day Now 68. Suspicious Minds 69. Polk Salad Annie 70. The Wonder of You 71. A Little Less Conversation 72. I Just Can't Help Believin' 73. You've Lost that Lovin' Feelin' 74. Stranger In the Crowd 75. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On 76. Got My Mojo Workin' 77. Funny How Time Slips Away 78. I Believe 78. Life 79. O Come All Ye Faithful 80. Amazing Grace 81. A Thing Called Love 82. Blue Spanish Eyes 83. Thus Spake Zarathustra 84. I've Never Been to Spain 85. Suspicious Minds 86. You Were Always On My Mind 87. Burning Love 88. Something 89. My Way 90. You Gave Me a Mountain 91. Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues 92. A Bridge Over Troubled Water 93. The Last Farewell 94. Moody Blue 95. Steam Roller Blues 96.Heart Break Hotel 97. For the Good Times 98. American Trilogy 99. Promised Land 100. I Can Help
@@Ntass1 Thanks, Chief. I know I forgot a few but it's a broad overview. I didn't list all of the originals (Arthur Crudup, Willie Nelson, Big Mama Thornton, James Taylor, Hoyt Axton, etc.) There's many off-roads to other streams of American music. Viva Elvis & Viva America.
Guys I'm glad yall finally did an Elvis reaction. You will become better interrupters of your future reactions when you understand that every musical act after Elvis was an imitation of him. If there was no Elvis, there would be no- Beatles, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Stones, Zeppelin, Prince, Madonna, Springsteen, You name an artist. That is why he is considered the "King"!
BULLSHIT! the beatles thought Elvis was a joke. The Rolling Stones? are you serious? What song that Elvis wrote did any of the people you mention copy? Elvis even copied Chuck Berry! The Stones made no secret of the black artists that inspired them. Black music was far more accepted in England than it was in the US. you are delusional!
@B Gallagher Cissy Houston is not in this vid. She left in 1969 & this was filmed Aug. 13, 1970 (for the documentary “Elvis: That’s the Way It Is”). Cissy was with Elvis for just 5 weeks, ending Aug. 28, 1969 (1 week rehearsal & 4 weeks of shows). She had a solo contract & left the Sweet Inspirations to work on her solo career & spend more time home with her children.
This is a Mac Davis song written for Elvis who popularized it. More relevant today than when it was written. Davis also wrote other hits for Elvis like "a little less talk"
Assuming, of course that: The father wants to be there. The mother wants the father there. The father is a decent person to begin with. The father teaches the right lessons. Etc. You can't force someone to be a parent. Even people who are in their children's lives may not be the best role models for those kids. My brother is a perfect example of that.
Unless both parents just leave. That’s how me, my brother and 4 cousins ended up with my grandparents until my papa passed at an early age then was left with just my nana. I learned how to fight both boys and girls trying to rob what little I had. My Nana was a strict Roman Catholic so I didn’t steal. I can’t say the same for everyone else. None of our parents cared or sent $$ to my grandmother. As soon as we could get jobs we all did.
My Cousin used to sing this when we was kids, my Auntie would tell him to stop. Just the way he sang it was hilarious! Still makes me crack up hearing this. As serious as this song is, i'm in total tears!!
You guys are very intuitive 🙏❤️🙏 Elvis did care he honed his pipes in the church long before he created rock_n-roll his early recordings were all Gospel music
Elvis Presley "If I Can Dream" (68 Comeback Special). This song was dedicated to Dr Martin Luther King not long after his assassination. The Elvis movie, which comes out this Friday on 6/24, goes into some of the history of this song.
After Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977, the African American newspaper, the Chicago Defender explained that: “When Elvis Presley breathed his last breath and the press hailed him as the ‘King of Rock,’ Ol’ Man River cried out, ‘Naw he ain’t! My friend Chuck Berry is the King of Rock. Presley was merely a Prince who profited from the royal talent of a sovereign ruler vested with tremendous creativity. Had Berry been white, he could have rightly taken [Presley’s] throne and worn his crown well.’”
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 true, he did watch and cried while watching it on TV. He was filming a movie. Funerals are for the living, not for the dead. I wouldn’t judge him to harshly.
@@cajunsushi let me ask you this. you sing and dedicate a song about some one whom you say you had a lot of respect for, right? Elvis fans say Elvis was good friends with M.L.K. right? Was he? If Elvis had respect and admiration for M.L.K., why then did he not go to the funeral? If that was me there is nothing on earth that would stop me from going to the funeral. You fail to understand judging and a question.
Elvis has great songs, inspirational gospel will absolutly touch your heart. he has great songs with meaning and need to listen If I Can Dream , HIs voice makes these songs so powerful. HIs gospel will make you cry , I used to cry at this song when I was a kid for it touched my heart even then I got the hurt in the song . Elvis has many songs and each has its own feel to it
Elvis Presley regularly donated to 50 charities. Including many organizations that help poor people (especially poor black families). In his hometown of Memphis, Elvis supported several youth homes. Elvis Presley Manager didn't want Elvis to record this song as it was too political for him. So Elvis bought the rights to the song himself, because he knew there were many young people who were never as lucky as he was. Elvis once said, "I almost believe that God gave me this talent and this happiness only so that I could make other people happy and help them!"
Not sure if there has ever been a time that this song did not make me cry. From the first time I remember hearing it, some 50 years ago, I think I was 6, it has always made my heart hurt. I can truly feel this song and truly feel for those brought up in this situation. The parent's divorce took us from having a nice house, cars, and a pool to poverty and a totally different life. I can relate to this song.
@@AugieDoggyDoo Yes, the ones that didn't and don't turn out makes me angry as well! I'm from Germany and as you may know we have our own dark history. When i listen to the song for the first time during the mid 70's i didn't understand the lyrics. Years later i did and was totally 'devasted'.....and cried all night long. WW2 was long ago, even though my parents told us what happened and why. It couldn't be and it shouldn't be what still happens in Chicago and of course in other cities. It seemed totally wrong, no matter what color! And you are right, the ones that don't turned out OK is still the problem and upset me as well. What can be done and how. But i'm happy for you that you turneded out OK!!!
After Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977, the African American newspaper, the Chicago Defender explained that: “When Elvis Presley breathed his last breath and the press hailed him as the ‘King of Rock,’ Ol’ Man River cried out, ‘Naw he ain’t! My friend Chuck Berry is the King of Rock. Presley was merely a Prince who profited from the royal talent of a sovereign ruler vested with tremendous creativity. Had Berry been white, he could have rightly taken [Presley’s] throne and worn his crown well.’”
Yes. there's a stark reason why Elvis was thought of as the King. Not because of his flash, not because of the caricatures of him, but because of his indomitable talent and his grace.
my older brother, my natural brother, he used to sing this song, and Don't Cry, Daddy, as a kid and he would cry as he singing. That always made me cry.. seeing him cry lol. Crying's contagious, when you're a tender heart like me. xo
BB KING: 'Let me tell you the definitive truth about Elvis Presley and racism', The King of the Blues, B.B. King said in 2010. 'With Elvis, there was not a single drop of racism in that man. And when I say that, believe me I should know'. -- BB KING The "GODFATHER OF SOUL" JAMES BROWN: “I wasn’t just a fan, I was his brother. He said I was good and I said he was good; we never argued about that. Elvis was a hard worker, dedicated, and God loved him … I love him and hope to see him in heaven. There will never be another like that Soul Brother”. During Elvis' private family wake, James was the LAST ONE TO LEAVE. 3 hours and 30 minutes later -- it took several of his security guards to help him out of the room. James was devastated -- James and Elvis sang Gospel together many a night to all hours of the morning at each others' homes. James Brown was considered family by the Presleys they were so close. JACKIE WILSON: "A lot of people have accused Elvis of stealing the black man's music, when in fact, almost every black solo entertainer copied from Elvis." --- JACKIE WILSON (Elvis quietly paid for Jackie's medical expenses until the day he passed away in 1977. Before Jackie's stage accident he would carry a small signed photo of Elvis in his pants pocket. Every day, bar none.) RANDY JACKSON (of the Jackson 5): "Elvis used Rock and Roll music to bridge the gap between whites and minorities. He was a wonderful person." LITTLE RICHARD "He sung my Tootie Fruti & by him singing it, made it bigger & made ME bigger" And then he said: “I thank God for Elvis Presley. I thank the Lord for sending Elvis to open the door so I could walk down the road...”- Little Richard
Elvis grew up in the ghetto, Every child should fry a chance and help! He sang this song do people could understand people that worked but had a very hard time. He tried to help all he could
elvis grew up as poor as anyone could be from humble beginnings to the most famous person on the planet!the worlds greatest story to the saddest story the one thing that remains is this mans amazing voice deep dig there are too many songs that are simply incredible as crime against humanity that they arent known
he was truly amazing... the best looking, could sing, could dance, could act was funny and was super cool and generous...died too young but we are lucky to have had him at all. A genuine "American" story
For those who don't know, Elvis was a ''black belt'' in Karate ( 3rd degree I think ) and he incorporated these moves into his performances! He truly put on a show without putting on a show, so to speak! He was truly a performer and a people person! Great y'all!
Elvis was always concerned and never forgot the poor people where he comes from, where he takes his stand, especially his relationship with the black community of Tupelo and Memphis. So a pretty good TV show to be seen(on Y.T.) is "Elvis and the black community" with many precious testimonies
So sad that he addressed this over 50 years ago in this song and we still live with it... The documentary video "Elvis and the Black Community" will show you who Elvis was and the affect he still has on artists to this day.
The musical version of "Little Shop of Horrors" (!1982) came after this song (1969). It was written by a young man who graduated high school when I did and wrote wonderful songs also for The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin. It's great that Lex can sing some of his music.
Great reaction, do more Elvis he will blow your mind. I suggest If I Can Dream from Elvis Comeback 1968, select the one with him wearing a white suit. The song is a tribute to MLK that was shot a couple of months earlier in Memphis Elvis hometown.
2:20 I do believe that kindness is the key. Kindness as an act unto itself. Maybe because it makes you feel good, but kindness as an anonymous act in which you don't expect anything in return.
For me, this performance verifies why Elvis was called 'The King'. I was too young to be a fanatic for his music, but this one got my respect for 'The King'.
You know all showmanship aside, Elvis really did have a very nice, rich singing voice. I think he took that very seriously and thought a lot of the others stuff was stupid. I think what he truly wanted to be was an artist.
Elvis was very generous too he.Also was one of the only performers back in the days of segregation that refused to perform if his black backup singers and musicians were not allowed to perform or to stay in the same hotel as he did.
Elvis made many Gospel albums. He’s definitely not just rock and roll. Amazing voice!!!
My Mom had all of Elvis's gospel albums and when he died, she played them back to back.
And he WASN'T a racist like some idiots say in Hollywood.
I love his gospel albums
Some of the finest gospel ever recorded.
Thanks to Mac Davis for writing this song...he wrote it initially and it was offered to Sammy Davis Jr.. But Sammy turned it down. Sammy said he can't do it because he never lived this way....but he said I know someone who did....Elvis. Mac said he wrote it (late 60s I believe) upon reflecting back to a childhood friend; *"I grew up with a little kid whose daddy worked with my daddy, and he was a black kid. We were good buddies, 5 or 6 years old. I remember him being one of my best buddies. But he lived in a part of town, and I couldn't figure out why they had to live where they lived, and we got to live where we lived. We didn't have a lot of money, but we didn't have broken bottles every six inches. It was a dirt street ghetto where he lived."* This would've been the latter half of the 40s...both he and Buddy Holly were from Lubbock TX. Mac also wrote for Elvis, the year prior to this one: A Little More Action...and more.
Mac Davis such a talented man.. lovelovelove ❤️✌🏻🌸
Figures. I met Mac once, but only knew of him from the few radio hits...and was not so much into that style of music. Had I known he was the author of this beautiful but sad story, I would have been full of full-throated praise.
@@MisterWondrous he has a huge song writing list wrote for tons of people and tons of hits.. he didn’t think he was a great singer so didn’t do it as much.. lovelovelove ❤️✌🏻🌸
@@renewillner5061 I am in awe of songwriters. I've written millions of words, but when it comes to writing a song, I choke. Could be the snack food though. I may try and write one tonight, for Father's Night. Good title. "Father's Night" Wonder if it's taken. This will be the timestamp. :)
@@MisterWondrous just doit it is all it takes. Good or bad it’s your first song.. lovelovelove ❤️🌸✌🏻
Don't let the cheesy impersonators & caricatures fool you. Elvis was indeed a serious artist who could do everything from Rock to Blues to Country to Gospel. And Gospel was his favorite music to sing & record. His Gospel albums are what won him his Grammys.
Check out his live 1972 performance of "How Great Thou Art" and his live performance of "Bridge Over Troubled Water", 1970 in Vegas.
Studio version of "Crying In the Chapel" will give you goosebumps.
And he sang "Peace In the Valley" on the Ed Sullivan Show in the 50's when he first got famous. The girls were screaming for one of his Rock & Roll songs but he'd promised his mama he'd sing "Peace In the Valley" for her. And he did. Beautiful.
💙☮💙
My parents listened to Elvis gospel regularly. He could make you feel anything he wanted you to.
@B Gallagher
I'm from Kentucky so I'm pretty fond of that one too.💙
It’s so hard to see some of these old acts with fresh eyes… after 50 years of parodies, cheesy impersonations and copy cats have been piled on… and realize how radical they were in the context of the time. It’s like that bullet scene from the Matrix that already seems cheesy. It blew my mind when I first saw it! 🤓
@@wmason1961 In 2014 (?) Elvis gospels were played all day long in all hospitals in England: people believed in the power that Elvis gave people in this music.
There is a beautiful documentary on this side of his life called He Touched Me. Worthy to check.
If there ever was a colorless performer it was Elvis. He sang all types of styles for all types of people. Didn't matter who you where Elvis had a little some thing for you. Sure he sang mostly other people's songs but when Elvis did it it was magic. I am not an Elvis fan really but the man has a wealth of talent and is deserving of The King tag. Had his issues I am sure but generally seems like a good man. He has some good tunes I don't mind hearing him once in a while.
I generally agree with what you’re saying. Yeah Elvis didn’t write his own stuff. But what he did was take other people’s stuff and add his charisma and talent. That’s what made most of that “other people’s stuff” famous.
@@thewiseoldherper7047 he covered a lot of songs thats for sure. But many of his hits were written specifically for him, just like most artists that get famous. Some Elvis 'originals' like Suspicious Minds were as popular as his covers
@@petertopley8352 oh god I love suspicious minds so much
I watched this performance on another reaction channel with a black couple and they said Elvis was a klan member and had slaves.
@@chrissibersky4617 Obviously ignorant of the upbringing of Elvis singing in black churches and threatening to cancel his show in Texas Stadium because they didnt want him to bring his black backup singers. Some ignorance is unforgivable..
My mom was obsessed with Elvis. This song used to make me cry as a kid.
Elvis grew up in the church and actually had a very tender conscience for those who were suffering. You can hear it in songs like this.
Perfectly put ❤️
Elvis himself was born in the Ghetto
Elvis wore a cross and star of David to his dying day.
What can we do? FATHER'S, FATHER'S, FATHER'S!!!!!! That's what so many children are missing. Happy Father's Day to all the father's out there!
Elvis the King.
I grew up in the ghetto in Philly. I learned how to steal and I learned how to fight but I also ran fast as hell. Straight to the US Army Infantry.
Sometimes you can beat the statistics. I did.
To the question they were asking of what can a person do: I feel like the best and most important thing anyone can do is show a kid a way out.
@@mage1439 win the lottery and have a household with two parents is probably your best bet.
Did you go to Fort Benning?
There are many ways to break away from that cycle but the military is certainly a good one.
Congratulations, & thank you for your service, sir! 🇺🇸
Literally one of the most important songs ever written IMO. It's a whole world of emotion and reality told in so few words.
Yet sad because it's still the exact same story 60 years later.
@@stevep2380 seems like a waste of time.
You also like to waste your time, zappa fan 🤣🤣🤣
He truly was the "King" such an amazing voice.
My mom used to play this song when I was a kid, and although we didn't live in the ghetto, this I would cry every time I heard this song. I cried again right now because nothing has been done since then.
seems like a waste of time then.
Listening to zappa music, is the biggest waste of time,hahahaha
@@marlon-jl4ge Dayum dood. Deservedly savage!
@GreenEyes67 It is indeed sad that in 50 years since Elvis performed this song, nothing has changed with regards to poverty in many of the cities around the country.
I hate hypocrites
Geh lieber in den Zirkus, nur da bekommst Aufmerksamkeit, hahahaha
My man Elvis beautiful inside and out
That's why he was king
Elvis was amazing. Incredibly charismatic and talented. Wonderful performer
Mac Davis was an effin' genius songwriter. Elvis takes this tune to a level few can match.
I have loved this song even since I can remember. Also look into memories, suspicious minds, and devil in disguise
Elvis was a very serious performer, but had a great time doing it..lovelovelove ❤️🌸✌🏻
This song is so beautifully tragic. Although I can't personally relate to it, that doesn't mean I can't understand it. The song brings a tear to my eye because, after all these years since this song was recorded, it seems nothing has been done. A beautifully sung song about a tragically ignored epidemic.
Same here. It has a pain to it I won’t feel but I understand.
I would have lost a lot of money betting here thinking that Lex would for sure tear up. One of the saddest songs ever put out. Im not a huge Elvis fan but he does this song Justice and then some.
One of my all time favorite Elvis songs and a great live version.
Elvis despite what some people think , had a heart of gold. He was very good to people of all walks of life. His mama raised him right.
This is my favorite Elvis song. As a young girl in the late 70’s early 80’s living in Minneapolis I would listen to this song over and over again. Elvis was my mom’s favorite artist so I know a lot about him. This song always made me sad that no one cared and I went to school with kids that were neglected. I’m not sure where they lived and I didn’t understand the full extent until I got older. I’m not sure where they lived but this song spoke to me.
Mac Davis wrote this song and he also wrote: "Memories", which was another hit for Elvis, awesome song. Mac Davis had his own great version of this song himself. Another awesome song Elvis sang was "Kentucky Rain" written by Eddie Rabbitt. Eddie Rabbitt had hits of his own: "Every Which Way But Loose" and hits with Crystal Gayle (Loretta Lynn's baby sister): such as "You and I". Little Shop of Horrors was a silly little comedy; In the Ghetto was much more than that.
Elvis has a lot of gospel music
Keep listening to him
It truly is the story of the ghetto, and sadly still true today 😢
Elvis Presley "Kentucky Rain" & "Clean Up Your Own Backyard"...Classics.
all songs written by others
Obsession is not healthy, hahahaha
Elvis’ talent was legendary, but the stories I’ve heard about his generous heart was otherworldly.
Makes me cry every time.
This was the heart of Elvis!! Great reaction!💘💘💘
Personal Best of Elvis
semi-chronological order:
1.That's When You're Heartaches Begin
2. That's Alright Mama
3. Let's Play House
4. Harbour Lights
5. Blue Moon of Kentucky
6. Blue Moon
7. Good Rockin' Tonight
8. My Baby Left Me
9. Milk Cow Blues Boogie
10. You're a Heartbreaker
11. Lawdy Miss Clawdy
12. Money Honey
13. I Was The One (Chet Atkins produced and played on many of Elvis's Nashville records.)
14. Trying to Get to You
15. I'll Never Let You Go
16. Tomorrow Night
17. I'll Never Let You Go
20. Hound Dog
21. All Shook Up
22. Don't Be Cruel
23. Anyplace Is Paradise
24. Love Me Tender
25. There'll be Peace In the Valley
26. A Big' Hunk O' Love
27. Crawfish
28. Hard Headed Woman
29. Here Comes Santa Claus
30. O' Little Town of Bethlehem
31. Young & Beautiful
32. Jailhouse Rock
33. Blue Suede Shoes
34. The Girl of My Best Friend
35. Don't
36. Such a Night
37. Fever
37. His Hand In Mine
39. Are You Lonesome Tonight
40. It's Now or Never
41. Can't Help Falling In Love
42. Follow That Dream
43. That's Someone You'll Never Forget (One of the few songs Elvis is reported to have written on, particularly the title refrain.)
44. Return to Sender (I was really, esoterically, into this song as a kid, maybe I still am.)
45. Anything that's Part of You (Floyd Cramer on Piano.)
46. Fame and Fortune
47. Marie's the Name
48. Anything that's Part of You
49. Bossa Nova Baby
50. Santa Lucia
51. Tomorrow Is a Long Time (Bob Dylan cover)
52. Down by the Riverside/When the Saints Go Marching In
53. How Great Thou Art
54. In the Garden
55. You'll Never Walk Alone
56. Guitar Man
57. You're the Devil In Disguise
58. Witchcraft (with Frank Sinatra)
59. You Don't Know Me
60. There Ain't Nothing Like a Song (Duet with Nancy Sinatra)
61. Tiger Man
62. Guitar Man
63. Baby, What You Want Me to Do
64. If I Can Dream (After M.L.K.'s assassination.)
65. In the Ghetto
66.Only the Strong Survive
67. Any Day Now
68. Suspicious Minds
69. Polk Salad Annie
70. The Wonder of You
71. A Little Less Conversation
72. I Just Can't Help Believin'
73. You've Lost that Lovin' Feelin'
74. Stranger In the Crowd
75. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
76. Got My Mojo Workin'
77. Funny How Time Slips Away
78. I Believe
78. Life
79. O Come All Ye Faithful
80. Amazing Grace
81. A Thing Called Love
82. Blue Spanish Eyes
83. Thus Spake Zarathustra
84. I've Never Been to Spain
85. Suspicious Minds
86. You Were Always On My Mind
87. Burning Love
88. Something
89. My Way
90. You Gave Me a Mountain
91. Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues
92. A Bridge Over Troubled Water
93. The Last Farewell
94. Moody Blue
95. Steam Roller Blues
96.Heart Break Hotel
97. For the Good Times
98. American Trilogy
99. Promised Land
100. I Can Help
Great list.
@@Ntass1 Thanks, Chief. I know I forgot a few but it's a broad overview. I didn't list all of the originals (Arthur Crudup, Willie Nelson, Big Mama Thornton, James Taylor, Hoyt Axton, etc.) There's many off-roads to other streams of American music. Viva Elvis & Viva America.
Do more Elvis, you will love him. Grown up in the ghetto. Give him a change. The best voice ever.
Guys I'm glad yall finally did an Elvis reaction. You will become better interrupters of your future reactions when you understand that every musical act after Elvis was an imitation of him. If there was no Elvis, there would be no- Beatles, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Stones, Zeppelin, Prince, Madonna, Springsteen, You name an artist. That is why he is considered the "King"!
BULLSHIT!
the beatles thought Elvis was a joke.
The Rolling Stones? are you serious?
What song that Elvis wrote did any of the people you mention copy?
Elvis even copied Chuck Berry!
The Stones made no secret of the black artists that inspired them.
Black music was far more accepted in England than it was in the US.
you are delusional!
Probably my favorite Elvis song.
Great song. Great voice. The background singers really caught my ear this time.
Damn, they're good!!!
@B Gallagher Cissy Houston is not in this vid. She left in 1969 & this was filmed Aug. 13, 1970 (for the documentary “Elvis: That’s the Way It Is”). Cissy was with Elvis for just 5 weeks, ending Aug. 28, 1969 (1 week rehearsal & 4 weeks of shows). She had a solo contract & left the Sweet Inspirations to work on her solo career & spend more time home with her children.
This is a Mac Davis song written for Elvis who popularized it. More relevant today than when it was written. Davis also wrote other hits for Elvis like "a little less talk"
he offered it to Sammi Davis first.
he did not! write it for Elvis.
"A Little Less Conversation" 😉
Great and very cool song!
Oh Elvis had a huge heart. When the most generous music artists that ever lived.
One of the greatest songs he ever sang
Elvis the greatest voice to ever sing. Elvis made every song better then original version
What a great song from the King!
What can someone do about it? Keep the father in the home, or at least in the child’s life, helping him to grow
The number one cure for what most ails society.
Assuming, of course that:
The father wants to be there.
The mother wants the father there.
The father is a decent person to begin with.
The father teaches the right lessons.
Etc.
You can't force someone to be a parent. Even people who are in their children's lives may not be the best role models for those kids. My brother is a perfect example of that.
Unless both parents just leave. That’s how me, my brother and 4 cousins ended up with my grandparents until my papa passed at an early age then was left with just my nana. I learned how to fight both boys and girls trying to rob what little I had. My Nana was a strict Roman Catholic so I didn’t steal. I can’t say the same for everyone else. None of our parents cared or sent $$ to my grandmother. As soon as we could get jobs we all did.
The embodiment of the phrase GOAT.
bullshit!
Beautiful Song. My favorite Elvis tune.
how is this an Elvis tune when he did not write it?
How cute,zappa fan needs attention ,hahahaha
My Cousin used to sing this when we was kids, my Auntie would tell him to stop. Just the way he sang it was hilarious! Still makes me crack up hearing this. As serious as this song is, i'm in total tears!!
You guys are very intuitive 🙏❤️🙏 Elvis did care he honed his pipes in the church long before he created rock_n-roll his early recordings were all Gospel music
This song is about the cycle of poverty and how it never ends for some people.
The poverty is mostly gone now, but the cycle is so entrenched it can't stop.
Yes it is.
@@marcmarc1967 no it's not
Just a quick reminder that all those backing singers on this tour were sent down from heaven.
Elvis Presley "If I Can Dream" (68 Comeback Special). This song was dedicated to Dr Martin Luther King not long after his assassination. The Elvis movie, which comes out this Friday on 6/24, goes into some of the history of this song.
Ken, that's a definite one to do. The white suit version is such perfection.
The King of Rock n Roll, Absolutely right! Rock on Brad & Lex
After Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977, the African American newspaper, the Chicago Defender explained that: “When Elvis Presley breathed his last breath and the press hailed him as the ‘King of Rock,’ Ol’ Man River cried out, ‘Naw he ain’t! My friend Chuck Berry is the King of Rock. Presley was merely a Prince who profited from the royal talent of a sovereign ruler vested with tremendous creativity. Had Berry been white, he could have rightly taken [Presley’s] throne and worn his crown well.’”
Like a broken record, chuck berrys songs all sound the same
The assignation of Dr. King had a profound impact on Elvis and he started a more serious decision making process on his artistic choices.
didn't go to the funeral though.
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 true, he did watch and cried while watching it on TV. He was filming a movie. Funerals are for the living, not for the dead. I wouldn’t judge him to harshly.
@@cajunsushi let me ask you this. you sing and dedicate a song about some one whom you say you had a lot of respect for, right? Elvis fans say Elvis was good friends with M.L.K. right? Was he?
If Elvis had respect and admiration for M.L.K., why then did he not go to the funeral? If that was me there is nothing on earth that would stop me from going to the funeral. You fail to understand judging and a question.
Why should elvis go to the funeral, zappa fan
I cann dream is an must listen
Elvis has great songs, inspirational gospel will absolutly touch your heart. he has great songs with meaning and need to listen If I Can Dream , HIs voice makes these songs so powerful. HIs gospel will make you cry , I used to cry at this song when I was a kid for it touched my heart even then I got the hurt in the song . Elvis has many songs and each has its own feel to it
This is why Elvis is the King.✌🏻🇺🇸
Elvis Christmas album is GOLD. "I'll be home on Christmas day"
Elvis Presley regularly donated to 50 charities. Including many organizations that help poor people (especially poor black families). In his hometown of Memphis, Elvis supported several youth homes. Elvis Presley Manager didn't want Elvis to record this song as it was too political for him. So Elvis bought the rights to the song himself, because he knew there were many young people who were never as lucky as he was. Elvis once said, "I almost believe that God gave me this talent and this happiness only so that I could make other people happy and help them!"
Such an amazing song
Be a mentor...kids "in the ghetto" need positive role models. Be a mentor.
Not sure if there has ever been a time that this song did not make me cry. From the first time I remember hearing it, some 50 years ago, I think I was 6, it has always made my heart hurt. I can truly feel this song and truly feel for those brought up in this situation. The parent's divorce took us from having a nice house, cars, and a pool to poverty and a totally different life. I can relate to this song.
The children always suffer the most!
I'm so sorry that you had to experience that! It must have been very hard!
@@alameas6358 thank you! I/we survived and turned out OK. Its the ones that don't turn out OK that upset me. This song has deep meaning to it.
@@AugieDoggyDoo
Yes, the ones that didn't and don't turn out makes me angry as well!
I'm from Germany and as you may know we have our own dark history. When i listen to the song for the first time during the mid 70's i didn't understand the lyrics. Years later i did and was totally 'devasted'.....and cried all night long.
WW2 was long ago, even though my parents told us what happened and why.
It couldn't be and it shouldn't be what still happens in Chicago and of course in other cities.
It seemed totally wrong, no matter what color!
And you are right, the ones that don't turned out OK is still the problem and upset me as well. What can be done and how.
But i'm happy for you that you turneded out OK!!!
Beautiful music!!!
When I was. Kid they used to play this on the radio on the school bus and this was one of the songs that would play.
Elvis was the King. And his Heart matched his Super Stardom. 😁❤🤘
What a voice and what a face
There is a reason they called ELVIS,
THE KING.
After Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977, the African American newspaper, the Chicago Defender explained that: “When Elvis Presley breathed his last breath and the press hailed him as the ‘King of Rock,’ Ol’ Man River cried out, ‘Naw he ain’t! My friend Chuck Berry is the King of Rock. Presley was merely a Prince who profited from the royal talent of a sovereign ruler vested with tremendous creativity. Had Berry been white, he could have rightly taken [Presley’s] throne and worn his crown well.’”
Without rosetta tharpe, no chuck berry, hahahaha
I literally like one Elvis Presley song, and you guys nailed it. 😉
Elvis was a fantastic gospel singer also.
Yes. there's a stark reason why Elvis was thought of as the King. Not because of his flash, not because of the caricatures of him, but because of his indomitable talent and his grace.
Elvis has so many great songs, one of my favorites of his is "Surrender" just because you hear so many of his different tones.
my older brother, my natural brother, he used to sing this song, and Don't Cry, Daddy, as a kid and he would cry as he singing. That always made me cry.. seeing him cry lol. Crying's contagious, when you're a tender heart like me. xo
Legend....Wow, those backup singers killed it.
BB KING: 'Let me tell you the definitive truth about Elvis Presley and racism', The King of the Blues, B.B. King said in 2010. 'With Elvis, there was not a single drop of racism in that man. And when I say that, believe me I should know'. -- BB KING
The "GODFATHER OF SOUL" JAMES BROWN: “I wasn’t just a fan, I was his brother. He said I was good and I said he was good; we never argued about that. Elvis was a hard worker, dedicated, and God loved him … I love him and hope to see him in heaven. There will never be another like that Soul Brother”. During Elvis' private family wake, James was the LAST ONE TO LEAVE. 3 hours and 30 minutes later -- it took several of his security guards to help him out of the room. James was devastated -- James and Elvis sang Gospel together many a night to all hours of the morning at each others' homes. James Brown was considered family by the Presleys they were so close.
JACKIE WILSON: "A lot of people have accused Elvis of stealing the black man's music, when in fact, almost every black solo entertainer copied from Elvis." --- JACKIE WILSON (Elvis quietly paid for Jackie's medical expenses until the day he passed away in 1977. Before Jackie's stage accident he would carry a small signed photo of Elvis in his pants pocket. Every day, bar none.)
RANDY JACKSON (of the Jackson 5): "Elvis used Rock and Roll music to bridge the gap between whites and minorities. He was a wonderful person."
LITTLE RICHARD "He sung my Tootie Fruti & by him singing it, made it bigger & made ME bigger" And then he said: “I thank God for Elvis Presley. I thank the Lord for sending Elvis to open the door so I could walk down the road...”- Little Richard
Very heartwarming, thank you
Elvis grew up in the ghetto, Every child should fry a chance and help! He sang this song do people could understand people that worked but had a very hard time. He tried to help all he could
elvis grew up as poor as anyone could be from humble beginnings to the most famous person on the planet!the worlds greatest story to the saddest story the one thing that remains is this mans amazing voice deep dig there are too many songs that are simply incredible as crime against humanity that they arent known
he was truly amazing... the best looking, could sing, could dance, could act was funny and was super cool and generous...died too young but we are lucky to have had him at all. A genuine "American" story
of drug abuse.
Like other artist, zappa fan
A broken world
Watch the documentary about Elvis, the echo will never die, I think you’ll be surprised
For those who don't know, Elvis was a ''black belt'' in Karate ( 3rd degree I think ) and he incorporated these moves into his performances! He truly put on a show without putting on a show, so to speak! He was truly a performer and a people person! Great y'all!
honorary black belt.
Bruce lee, zappa fan, hahahaha
You cant stop that song with a minute left..musical criminality
Arguably Mac Davis' best song. And he wrote a bunch of good ones.
Sometimes, you’re the hero you’ve been waiting for
He changed more minds that night than most, and because of youtube and stuff, he still changes lives. Also, he really loved his mama.
The circle of life goes round and round.
Elvis was always concerned and never forgot the poor people
where he comes from, where he takes his stand,
especially his relationship with the black community of Tupelo and Memphis.
So a pretty good TV show to be seen(on Y.T.) is "Elvis and the black community"
with many precious testimonies
So sad that he addressed this over 50 years ago in this song and we still live with it... The documentary video "Elvis and the Black Community" will show you who Elvis was and the affect he still has on artists to this day.
that is a great document!
Trying to get to you - 68 comeback special
You will be blowed away by his performance
His voice is amazing
The musical version of "Little Shop of Horrors" (!1982) came after this song (1969). It was written by a young man who graduated high school when I did and wrote wonderful songs also for The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin. It's great that Lex can sing some of his music.
There was a song from the 60's called Uptown by the Christals look it up.
Of all the celebrities we lost to AIDS, it's Howard Ashman I miss the most. 😞
One thing about Elvis, the grammy's he won were for his gospel music. Glad you liked the music.
Great reaction, do more Elvis he will blow your mind. I suggest If I Can Dream from Elvis Comeback 1968, select the one with him wearing a white suit. The song is a tribute to MLK that was shot a couple of months earlier in Memphis Elvis hometown.
I second "If I Can Dream".
They did a reaction on that song
2:20 I do believe that kindness is the key. Kindness as an act unto itself. Maybe because it makes you feel good, but kindness as an anonymous act in which you don't expect anything in return.
I get goosebumps every time I hear this song.
This song gives me the shivers
Perpetual perspective of the "Plight" with that lyrical twist at the end.
For me, this performance verifies why Elvis was called 'The King'. I was too young to be a fanatic for his music, but this one got my respect for 'The King'.
Thank the late great country music singer/songwriter, Mac Davis (R.I.P.), for this timeless song.
Can we just mention how great his backup singers were.
All it takes is love... change is possible.
Yes, I would say Elvis was a serious artist considering he’s still the #1 best selling artist of all time. 😉
Agree!
A serious artist....
Best selling artist ever......
And the greatest, most versatile artist ever imho!
He was just so passionate about his love for his fellow human beings. All of us. 💜💚💛✌️
You know all showmanship aside, Elvis really did have a very nice, rich singing voice. I think he took that very seriously and thought a lot of the others stuff was stupid. I think what he truly wanted to be was an artist.
Loving the Elvis reactions ❤️
Elvis was very generous too he.Also was one of the only performers back in the days of segregation that refused to perform if his black backup singers and musicians were not allowed to perform or to stay in the same hotel as he did.
Brad & Lex, his “Hound Dog” and “Burning Love” is next for you!!!
Written by Mac Davis who just recently died--RIP Mac