First Time Hearing Elvis If I Can Dream '68 Comeback Reaction - A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT SIDE OF ELVIS
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Elvis never performed this song again because it was so sacred to him which makes this performance even more powerful
No auto tune just plain raw talent!! Amazing voice!!
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Nobody sang with more emotion, passion or feeling than Elvis. Nobody.
55 years later and those lyrics are still relevant to today's society! This man is amazing, phenomenal voice, talent. I love his voice 🇿🇦🌍 More Elvis pse.
In historical context perhaps the most important live performance ever filmed.
You can see and feel the passion and emotion in this performance. His management did not want him to do this song. They felt it was too political but Elvis didn’t care this song meant a lot to him. I really enjoy watching your reactions. 😊
This was a terrific song with great lyrics along with a tremendous performance delivered by Elvis Presley. You should check out Elvis and the Black Community, Elvis Presley and his generous heart, I got a feeling in my body by Elvis Presley ( showing comparisons of Elvis and Michael Jackson
This was voted as one of the best live performances ever …
Only other one comparable would be rightious brothers unchained melody
Fun fact he never did this in concert
Had to be for the message because I definitely seen better performances
@@Kickinthescience that performance was one of his greatest all from the heart and soul
That's why Elvis is The King!!
No one comes close!!
Elvis literally helped change the world ... his heart was as big as his talent ... TCB forever !
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Elvis did change the world. Look at America before him and after him. He brought this country and the world from an era that was conservative and uptight to an era where people were free to express themselves and be who they wanted to be. Yea he did change the world and the proof is all around us.
This performance If I can Dream is GOD give a message for Humanity through Elvis Presley.
Remember this message is still for this period that we live on nowadays.
ELVIS was phenomenol! He was, is, and always will be the KING of ROCK and ROLL! This song was a masterpiece! 😢
This is one of the most iconic representations musically of a man who was not recognized fully for his meaningful insight of humanity.
This performance was soon after Martin Luther King Jr. and Bobby Kennedy were assassinated. It felt like the bad guys had won and hope was dying. Elvis' manager wanted him to do a Christmas song for the guaranteed cash, but Elvis insisted on performing this song to inspire the dream once again. Beautiful.
Thx for mentioning Kennedy, he is rarely mentioned.
They are still winning,
@@nealmalik9142 I never said it was. When I say "dream" I am speaking of the hope they both inspired, not the famous speech.
Yeah, Colonel Tom Parker was just looking for all excuses he can to make sure he has enough dough off the 50% cut he took of Elvis' earnings to feed his stupid gambling addiction, and never really cared about society status once in his entire pathetic life of deceit. Which is why Elvis is very defiant against what Tom Parker wanted and insisted on pushing for this song to come out instead of bowing down to Tom Parker's corporate greedy demands.
Immediately went to Number 1. I bought the single first day of release.. and still have it. Has sold 6 times multi platinum in sales.
Now you're talking, you are seeing the many different sides of Elvis. He sang everything from gospel to opera. Elvis fans have been so protective of him because of the hate laid on this man very hateful rumors. I lived in the 50's I saw what he did for music and his fight to bring black singers to the forefront. the racist 50's white stations wouldn't play black artists, till he changed that. There is a lot to know about his 23 year career. I hope you will do the documentary. "Elvis Presley and the Black Community" the echo will never Die. Thanks for listening.
Awesome reaction and a true fact, they did not want him to sing this song! Elvis with a mind of his own and one of the few times he disobeyed Col. Parker. I believe it was a brilliant decision, God Bless!
Actually, elvis had a short career, 55 to 77. Id say the best enertainer around is in 5 hall of fames sold over a billion records and is still relevant today. He had the whole package, voice , moves looks,charisma. Sang,rythem and blues rock n roll, rock a billy , country, gospel.
That is so very true ELVIS PRESLEY WAS & STILL IS THE BEST OF ALL TIME HE IS THE ONE & ONLY PERSON THAT HAS DONE WHAT HE DID THERE WILL NEVER BE SOMEONE THAT CAN DO THAT AGAIN ❤❤❤❤❤
22 years is a short career?!
He is in far more than five hall of fames.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_halls_of_fame_inducting_Elvis_Presley
@@ragulper I did not know this.
Majority of elvis’ success was because of the luck of his time & place for it to happen.
Y’all can go on about how ‘no one will ever do it again’, exactly no one can be the first again if someone else was already the first -however, it doesn’t prove much else as a bragging point
What a talent!! Elvis could really deliver! He always gave his all! The GOAT!!!
Elvis was my first concert! He’s family ❤️
One of his best performances ever!
Elvis wore many different outfits and his music varied just as much. The young Elvis……damn. Dude could sing, the whole package.
This is one of the greatest performances ever!
Martin Luther King was murdered in Memphis, Elvis' home town. This incident was vey personal to him! He gave this song all he had!
it encompassed the assassination of Robert Kennedy also
Elvis had this song composed for him to perform as the finale of his nationwide TV Christmas show on NBC. He arranged for this without telling his manager who wanted a classic Christmas song to end the show. Elvis wanted to honor the life and memory of MLK. This performance was filmed in August 1968. To learn more about his background, search UA-cam for “Elvis Presley and the Black Community - that echo will never die.”
I had no idea Elvis had so much soul and depth. This was a heart felt tribute to Bobby Kennedy and Martin Luther King. Elvis felt very strongly about man's humanity to man.
What made Elvis the greatest is that he could sing anything. You look at a rock and roller and say...."Hey that guy sings R&R so great"....but when you put that same person into a country setting or a blues setting or a gospel setting, you realize that person's limitations. Elvis had no limitations. He sang every genre of music equally well and well enough to say he was "all of the above" in terms of genres. I love music so my taste in music extends in all directions and I have yet to find another artist that could be given a song....ANY SONG and have the ability to sing that song as if that genre of music was his or her specialty.....Elvis was a once in a lifetime talent. There will never be another entertainer to match what he brought to the table.
Absolutely brilliant. Elvis could sing anything. 💙
This was an important time in Elvis’s career but, more importantly, singing this song sent a message he had always believed. 😊
He felt every single note he sang - you can see his emotion and can also feel it. He gave us this song from his heart. He was so much more than Hound Dog and Jailhouse Rock. His catalogue is long and varied. This song is exquisite in its' beauty.
Yes to see him live at a concert must have been out of this world. I intend to see Angelina Jordan live in concert soon hopefully , They called her the mini Elvis when she started performing at age 6. shes now 17. Her voice is similar to Elvis. I think she might be elvis reincarnated ? You should react to her elvis cover of suspicious minds, I actually like it better than Elvises. Raw Emotion ya feel to your soul. Thanks Folks.
This was one of the most iconic as well as controversial performances of the time. This was his true heart and soul. This needs to be our national anthem. Rest in peace to the GOAT ❤❤❤❤❤
You said it. Iconic.
loved it! Elvis Presley and The Black Community was one of the best documentary was one of the best and insight that brought true truth that i have ever seen!
This song is very beautiful and his voice is awesome.
Elvis was a one off an enigma he had it all every man in that era wanted to be Elvis … we loved him
greatest song and performance of all time
Many have tried even to play him in the movie and did a decent job but there will always be just one Elvis Presley 👍
Great song ❤
this is the greatest vocal ever.. Elvis greatest voice ever to sing
I never took you wrong. I love Elvis in all his songs & performances.Elvis sings lots of all different types of music. Thank you!
I saw him four times. That 68 special was incredible. Best artist I have ever seen.
the greatest song ever by the greatest singer of all times
Elvis was and will always be an icon. I was only 5 years old when he died, but I grew up listening to his music. I love this man. I can listen to his music all day. He is very passionate in this song. This song was very personal to him.
اعظم فنان على مر العصور لم ولن يتكرر الملك بدون منازع
Elvis changed the world!
The best song he has ever done. Thank you for this amazing insight. Great reaction
Thank you stopping by with us! Happy to hear you enjoyed it too!
Elvis was told by his manager that he could not perform this song to close out his '68 comeback special. Elvis told him to go pound sand and sang it anyway.
A powerful song, that is performed to perfection.
You can never go wrong the king. Another song with heavy lyrics by him is "In The Ghetto".
Elvis’ star was so bright that even when he was led by a man that constantly dimmed his light, he still shone like the sun. It never helps to remain in the what ifs but this performance is one of the tastes we were blessed with if Elvis was able to fully control his own life.
Elvis, one of a kind, when he walked into a room, he owned it, the 70’s Ballads are my all time favorites,… the King still and forever!
Look at his face and body he was willing it to happen
This was the closing song of his 1968 "Comeback" Special. What the special did was give a retrospect of his career, and say he was leaving the movies and would tour and do Vegas.
Elvis is not performing here. He is baring his heart, soul, and convictions in a 100% raw, genuine, unpretentious, real Elvis Aron Presley way, believing and transmitting every syllable of the song's message with every fiber and cell of his being. This is how the REAL Elvis Presley was toward his fellow man, his God, and the world he lived in.
Many could probably write the music but only Elvis could really tell the story! Forever the 👑 King....
To understand Elvis and his music better you need to watch "Elvis and the Black Community" and then the movie, "Elvis", that just came out a few months ago.
There is so much to the man and his music. Although he didn't write his own music, he covered songs that meant something to him.
Elvis has a treasure trove of music and movies, so jump down that rabbit hole.
great voice
Elvis Presley's performance " is truly a masterpiece. His powerful voice and heartfelt delivery bring to life the inspiring lyrics, filling our hearts with hope and determination. With each note, he reminds us that no matter the obstacles we face, we have the strength within us to overcome them and achieve our dreams. Elvis's passion and dedication to his craft continue to inspire generations of musicians and fans alike. He truly was the King of Rock and Roll, and his legacy lives on through his music, inspiring us to reach for the stars and make our wildest dreams come true.🌻
One of my favorites from Elvis. Always has been and always will be.
The best performer. Ever.
The network didn’t know Elvis was going to do this song, they thought he was going to do a Christmas song instead!
I throughly enjoy Polk Salad Annie it makes me laugh, smile and swoon his little smirks and moves are just great! ❤ I love all the facets of Elvis serious or funny he is passionate!
Elvis para mim é o maior cantor de todos os tempos 👏👏👏👏👏
I agree!
Elvis took a lot of flack from the racists and bigots of the day, and there were lots! People going on TV and trying to boycott his music and saying he was working with the Devil because of his music which was influenced greatly by hie faith , gospel, Hume’s and The many black influences he had went growing up! He related to black America because they were dirt poor and lived and went to church with many blacks and he saw them as neighbours and friends and did not understand the hate and fear! It broke his heart and contributed to his eventual addictions and slowly giving up !
Elvis is one of the best singers that has ever lived. He was also a fabulous entertainer. There is a reason he is called "The King". He had a great voice & could sing anything whether it was ballads, gospel or rock. This song "If I Can Dream" was a tribute to Martin Luther King after his assassination.
Elvis hated being called «The King». He did not believe he was bigger, better or more worth than anyone. «There is room for everyone», he said in a press conference in 1972. Humble to the core, despite his on-stage persona and image.
The king did hundreds of concerts for charity. His estate still gives. He has a Elvis house where you can stay for free for a year in Tennessee.
Elvis wasn't supposed to sing this in the 68 Special, but he " fought" for it!(insisted) It was written just for HIM to sing! EXCELLENT choice
Amazing reaction. Feel the passion and emotion of his voice. More please 💕💕💕💕
Thank you!! It was amazing!
After this performance he couldn't leave his room because he was so emotional he cried for 4 hours 😥
Everything in this performance has a purpose. The song itself was written by Earl Brown, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech I Have a Dream. The song was written with Elvis in mind & it’s a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mr. Brown was aware of Elvis’s love for Dr. King. He also knew that Elvis was devastated by the news of Dr. King’s assassination. Just 9 miles away from Graceland (Elvis’s home). The white suit was also worn to accompany the song’s dream for better days. At the time, the conflict in Vietnam was heart wrenching. In remembrance, of the lives lost during the Vietnam war. The burgundy colored scarf Elvis wore around his neck, was for them.
Love and respect Elvis. This was performed for live tv show the government still looking to hurt Elvis you should watch the echo will never die documentary and the generous heart. Did you know Elvis never took any deductions when filing taxes
He has many sides. I appreciate all of them as I see yall do. He has a spiritual side that is very rooted in his soul.
Elvis was GOD showing off.... Case closed
Exactly!
This song will ALWAYS be relevant in this tumultuous world we live in.
It was the only time Elvis ever seen that song of course the one in the black leather 2 but what I mean is he never performed at in a concert it was like this song will stand alone all by itself that's a smart Entertainer who knows his music it's all meant a lot to him when he recorded it and it means a lot today thank you guys for your reaction
I'm afraid Elvis Presley fans to which I am one, are the most loyal fans in the world, we will defend him to the death, he'd be 88 years old now.
I fell in love with him in 1961 when I was 14 years old and I'll tell you it never leaves you, I'm British.
Well done and keep up the good work ❤
Thx :)
Elvis felt it in his heart he wanted peace and help other people
When God created my friend Elvis he was just showing off. I can't tell you how much i love and miss him, there is not a day that goes by that i don't think of him and all the memories we made in 10 short years, his death knocked the wind out of me the funeral was terrible it broke me. i have never been the same since, Elvis was the big brother i never had. He is also my guardian angel. Graceland is my go to place when it get's to hard to live w/o my friend i go there and walk around and remember Elvis and all the beautiful times we had together. He was the only person in my life that understood me and cared about my feelings and opinions. What it comes down to is we both needed a true friend and we were that for each other. God bless you and your family from the one and only Memphis Tn
Boys and girls. Nobody could match Elvis. NOBODY. CANADA
This song should be played after then National Anthem, it rings true today!!
Elvis was so emotional doing this song. He was told that he could not do this that it would end his career. He was supposed to do a Christmas song, but at the last minute he did this song As the colonel watched, you could see Elvis looking up At the colonel.when song was over, one of his backup singers said that he fell to the floor and cried. Elvis was very emotional doing this song.
Rest in peace, Elvis will always love you.
Sad that this message is still relevant today.💞 I grew up listening to Elvis and watching all the movies he did when I could afford it.😉💞🎼 Great reaction.👍🏼🤗🎼
Def an activist in his own way. He had played a few places that didn’t welcome his black background singers. He wouldn’t play the venue unless they were welcomed. Elvis loved everyone equally. What a great man so many years ago. We need more like him even today. This performance moves me even to this day and I’ve seen it hundreds of times.
Only when viewed from a historical perspective of what was happening in 1968 can you really appreciate how incredibly brave this performance was, especially for someone trying to make a comeback!!! 1968 America was a much different place…one of the great things about America is that we do indeed learn from our mistakes of our past. Like all change, it’s slow and painful…for all of those that think we haven’t made huge steps forward, I invite you to study the 50’s and 60’s!!!
In 2023 we wonder how can a song about loving your fellow man POSSIBLY be a protest song…let me assure you that it was in 1968!
Remember this was his comeback from years away making movies. He was himself worried he had been away from singing too long. And racial tensions were extremely high in 1968, not to mention anti Vietnam protests, Bobby Kennedy was also asassinated...this song was a HUGE risk & his manager advised against it. Elvis had his flaws but the man definitely had guts. RIP Elvis 🙏 You are still remembered & missed!❤
Thx for mentioning Kennedy - he's hardly ever mentioned as part of this.
Well I'm old enough to have lived thru & remember 1968. It has to have been one of the most turbulent years in US history. We have come a long way since then..not all good, not all bad. We need more real leaders teaching the truth & peace rather than all the haters, pot stirrers, & glorified violence. IMHO the media & false leaders gain $ & power from throwing fuel on the hate. Wish we had true leaders like MLK & RK. But Sadly we don't or the haters are drowning them out. I wonder if that's why RK's legacy seems to be fading...just a thought 🤔
I love your reactions! Thank you also for your love of Elvis. I’ve seen him twice in concert. He is the greatest ever!!
Amazing!
Elvis is an Icon. H may be gone but he will never be forgotten! Love your reactions!
This was one of my top songs from Elvis when it was released, such a powerful vocal performance,,,
Agreed!
Regarding deepthroating the mic, it actually served two purposes. Definitely it comes off as funny but thing is as you've probably started figure out, Elvis and the people in his band and backing choirs tease each other or trick each other or prank each other or startled each other, Etc.
As both a musician and a sound man, I just think it's fantastic that Elvis found a way to not only interact directly with the audience and his own band, but even involves the sound guy in it. And so by doing that, in that brief moment it causes this really sharp feedback which you can hear but to the sound man especially if he's got headphones on, that's going to wake him up and really get him. And so sometimes Elvis did it to even involve the sound guy from a distance and also to make sure that he was just constantly on the top of his toes.
Great reaction. Thanks for elevating Elvis. His passion and emotion while singing this song is genuine. Elvis was super sensitive - he was deeply impacted when he heard that Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Elvis's home town of Memphis. Elvis had a preternatural ability to emote in his singing and that comes through in this performance. Hopefully you see how emotionally spent he is at its conclusion. Thanks again!
This was one of my favorite songs. I had this - get ready - cassette lol and I would belt this driving from work at night. It's a nice beat for a night drive and screaming some lyrics where no one can hear you 😂😂😂
As per producer-director Steve Binder's interview, the song also encompassed the assassination of Robert Kennedy + the world's problems @ time. They had the TV on @ time when Robert Kennedy was assassinated after seeing the news of the assassination, Binder & Elvis sat up until 4 a.m. talking everything over w-Elvis expressing his thoughts & feelings -- Binder asked Earl Brown to compose a song based on those discussions & was loosely based on King's speech. The red tie was for the blood shed in Vietnam.
Elvis' people and the special's producer wanted Elvis to close the show with a Christmas song or something lightweight, but he requested a song that was much heavier and pertinent to the times. The song was basically written for him on demand. And surprisingly, it really wasn't the huge hit you might think it would be (peaking at #12). At the time he was working his way back from a number of years of moviemaking and lightweight soundtrack songs. This special kicked off a new, more mature stage in his career and a number of great (superbly produced) recordings followed.
Talent, swagger, soul, etc the whole package.
Truly the King 🫡
I look into his eyes, feel the expression in his voice, and it always takes me back to that time when I was only a young teen. I have watched this performance many times since the original TV special, and we first got video tape, until now in the YT, and digital age.
I’ve read about it’s inspiration, how and why the song was written. Nothing in all of the commentary, explains more about him, than his humility at the end of this amazing performance. “Thank you, good night.”
Oh yeah, I love the way he bowed out at the end too...
Absolutely unbelievable Performance 👏 brings tears to my eyes every time 😢
remenber the king, tnks from brazil
The was written for Elvis. Elvis expressed his thoughts to the song writer. This song and performance was put together in about 24 hours. The Colonel insisted Here Comes Santa Claus would closed show but Elvis had no intention to do that.
Country, gospel and soul music 🎶 🙌 ✌
OUTSTANDING REACTION GANG...EXTREMELY AMAZING!! 🙏🤗😊💯🔥🎙🎼🎙
I was friends with Charlie Hodge his confidant and best friend for years after Elvis died n he told me that when he finished the song n went back stage he cried. Oh yes they first had him wear just the white suit but Elvis wanted to add the red scarf to represent the blood that was shed in assassinations of both MLK N JFK. I love your reactions n ignore the negative comments
For me the best his song ever. The most beautiful singer ever!!!!!
Elvis was supposed to sing a Santa Claus song here. He was told not to sing this. He was very passionate about the subject matter. Elvis really believed in equally and bringing people together. Watch Elvis And The Black Community.
Just the king love elvis always have always will
This man is not a result of mere genetics...God did this. What a gift he was.
Sooo handsome and what a perfect voice....The king