Ben Portsmouth - Suspicious Minds (2012 UETA Competition in Memphis)
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- Опубліковано 16 лис 2024
- One of Ben's terrific performances at the 2012 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest held in Memphis during Elvis Week.
Ben, who is from England, won the contest to become the 6th Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist and the first non-American with the title.
I have been in love with Elvis since the early 60's (I am 53)! This guy nails it. It's just like I remember him from the mid-70's. Rather strange to see "Elvis"!! He even has his nose!
I've seen Elvis in person...So I think I'm a good judge of this ETA and believe me, he is THE best I have ever seen! Saw him in Tupelo last August and then again in Memphis...His authentic jumpsuits, mannerisms, smile, physical likeness, is simply astounding. Plus, the man can really SING! He can dance, plays the guitar, piano and drums, with such ease that it blows me away! He won the 2012 Elvis ETA contest in Memphis and he deserved it! I've seen all the pretenders..Ben is no pretender, he's the best in the world!
Ben is fantastic even looks like Elvis but no one sounds closer than Doug Church in my opinion.
Watching this COULD make you think that Elvis is still alive! Wish my birthday in 1977 had never happened. I miss you Elvis.
out of all the impersonators I've seen Ben is the best
I was a Elvis impersonator for 25 years before he passed away, and I've seen a lot of impersonator, but I must say, Ben Portsmouth comes the closest to the real thing...KEEP THE LEGEND OF ELVIS ALIVE....
99% of Elvis tribute artists do not hit the spot for real Elvis fans like myself. However, evry now and then one comes to the fore that is truely remarkable. This guy became the first European to win the Ultimate ETA recently (2012), and he comes from England. Watch and be amazed.
Ben you are always a winner to us your UK fans.
Ben is the Ultimate performer of Elvis. He certainly helps keep Elvis alive. God Bless.
this kid is the best
This is the best performance for Ben Portsmouth I've ever seen. Elvis has taken him under his wing.
The best Elvis impersonator, I have ever seen!
Saw Ben Portsmouth a few years ago at Donnington race course in U.K & thought how good he was!
fantastic night can't wait to see him again in November xx
i met ans saw Ben back in August TRUST ME HE IS AWESOME AND REALLY LOOKS LIKE ELVIS IN PERSON
you are not getting any closer than this guy here WOW
Never thought I'd hear a better Elvis voice than Doug Church, or a better Elvis look than Shawn Klush, BUT not only does Ben do BOTH better than Doug & Shawn, he also captures the mannerism's & moves of Elvis AND improvises better than any E.T.A. I've ever seen. Don't think I'll see anybody as close to Elvis as Ben in my Lifetime.
Ben is very unique with his moves and it's obvious he truly feels it. I see him as the only one who really moves the way he does. He loves the stage and those of us who adore him.
It's hard to watch the rest when you have seen the best...keep the memory alive Ben
I have been in love with Elvis since the early 60's (I am 53)! This guy nails it. It's just like I remember him from the mid-70's. Rather strange to see "Elvis"!! He even has his nose! He needs chest hair- the only thing missing! Dimple, check. Smirk, check, awesome, check!!
Ben you don't even have to try so hard to act like Elvis , your such a natural, and girls scream and that's what girls did for Elvis, you are a natural entertainer we all love you from the bottom of our hearts to the top, over flowing with love, your so brave , strong, to do what Elvis did, may God bless your journey for the king, we very much enjoying all your shows and performances, we look up to you like we would with all of the king elvis's songs, love you Ben with all our hearts, were with you.
I just watched Elvis in a 1970 Las Vegas video singing Suspicious Minds. Immediately after that I came to this site and watched Ben Portsmouth do it. This is as close to Elvis as you will ever get. I enjoy all of the ETA's and they all work hard and get a lot of it really close but nothing like this. It is obvious he has really done his homework through the years. Thank you very much Ben!!!!!!!
Have seen this guy live a few times now, and he is very good. Stays in character through the whole show and isn't afraid of engaging the audience. Brilliant.
Ben is great.
Excellent rendition of a classic Elvis number!
Hi Ben, I like what you're doing. But please remember, you won't ever be Elvis. Now and never. But thank you for the tribute!!!!!!!!!! Love you!!!!
looking forward to seeing Ben on Friday best iv seen xx
he look almost like elvis!! i love this! and his voice too!! i m so glad!!!!! :)
Saw this guy at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh and he was incredible! You just closed your eyes and you were at an Elvis concert.
I have been in love with Elvis since the early 60's (I am 53)! This guy nails it. It's just like I remember him from the mid-70's. Rather strange to see "Elvis"!!
Wow! I'm pretty amazed right now.
superb performance!
The more i watch him the more i see that he got the real Elvis spirit! He´s more than an impersonator he´s obsessed by Elvis in a positive way! Great! If Elvis could live again he would move like Ben
The BEST ETA so far...
just amazing!!!! xx
oh my god !! fantastic
Holy crap. This guy has it nailed! Every movement, facial expression, smile, WOW! Now that is amazing.
Love Ben's performance! ♫
Yes Ben Portsmouth IS THE PERSONIFICATION of Elvis Aaron Presley.
Ben is an authentic TALENT
who could move upwards in his career off of the merits of his own ability sans the Elvis
tribute he does so uncannily well.
I have looked at many tapes of Elvis while in his physical and vocal peak which was in my view the late sixties and early seventies.
He had developed finally his own style , not the smooth crooner Dean Martin form he was emulating in the late fifties and early sixties.
Dean Martin is Dean Martin.
No need for another.
Elvis was absolutely fine being HIMSELF and during the peak periods it was late 69/73 he never shone brighter.
Ben captures THAT Elvis in such a way as to make one question if cloning has finally made it's way into the mainstream.
All other tribute artists in my view become obsolete when this man takes the stage.
Honorable mention to Chris Conner.
Ben can walk side by side with Presley in terms of vocal ability and every other category and it would be quite acceptable i'm sure.
ABSOLUYELY OUTSTANDING
He is now my new favorite. Just amazing.
OUTSTANDING
Elvis is probably the best Ben Portsmouth tribute artist there has ever been.
Oh, my gosh. I nearly had a heart attacked. Please come to Tampa Ben Portsmouth.
I, too, am not a fan of Elvis tribute artists. But this fellow has something different. Most seem stiff, as if they are trying too hard. Ben seems loose, more natural, somehow. I like it.
WONDERFUL !
The BEST !!!!
all I can say is WOW!!!!!!
THIS GUY IS FANTASTIC!!
Wow! Obviously, Elvis has not left the building. This guy is great. All very sexy, the voice, the looks & the moves. Yummy. Thanks Ben.
The whole package !
This guy is good
Congratulations for the video! I loved it! 've even downloaded on my computer .. thanks! Ben is awesome! ...Greetings from Brazil.
elvis will never be replaced but he's pretty good!!
Mint singer
saw him Friday at the o2 London,Fucking amazing
I agree Martin, he's "very" good...so are his looks ;-)
Wow, he looks like him and dancing just like him, Ben is Great. My mom just fell in love with Ben and wants tickets to see him... I understand, this video was four years ago, I will have to do my search for him or someone similar since my mom has turned 90 yrs old today.
brilliant !! well done Ben
This is another incredible show show you did ben your incredibly awesome and very sexy, you show a lot of mannerism, charisma, so much politeness, I just love, and adore that,your ,your own person,you have the braveness, and natural ability to reign for our king Elvis,he was very popular,famous,powerful man,to have great. Influence on music around the world and we all know for sure he wanted to do more,because he so very much liked people, and people loved him, around the world no matter how anyone looks at it perspectifly Elvis was and still is the king thru you Ben we all love and respect you, your a blessing to us fans of the king.
I am in love :)
this guy is sexy, entertaining and i think the KING would be proud......i'm sure he is looking down on him with a smile
Really enjoyed this video - Ben is incredibly good in every way ! My wife is a huge Elvis fan & never watches impersonators, but even she was impressed (after I showed her this) Thanks for posting 😊
I have never been an Elvis tribute fan UNTIL I heard Ben. WOW! I got to hear Ben in person as well as chat with him a bit. It is eerie. He has the humble personality and crazy sense of humor that Elvis had, too. I think even Elvis would approve.
Elise u right Ben is not Elvis but u have to remember he freakin come close to Elvis n dang he's sexy like Elvis n dang well can dance n sing n look like Elvis! So i think Ben is awesome. Elise, please don't put ppl down n make them lose their dreams! U did fanatic Ben! Don't let noone tell u tht u can't do Elvis cuz I'm 18 n love Elvis so much! I see how u feel! Go boy
Elvis!!!!
muito bom msmo amei,amei
I'm on a mission to watch other videos and compare to Ben Portsmouth. Just watched Pete Storm singing SUSPICIOUS MINDS. It was real good and he made all of the right moves. Then I watched BP and I still have to go with him. He knows all of those moves too. He really kinda grew up with Elvis from his dad being a fan and it just went on from there. Seeing him in interviews he seems quiet and shy and on the stage he really is Elvis. Marilyn Monroe was a bit the same way. She had asked someone if they would like to see her become Marilyn and she showed that she could become her at will. I see that BP having interviews shows a nice and quiet guy until it all changes when he brings it on. None of them can move like he can.
Best Elvis tribute artist.. Could be his son.. seriously tell me what you think?
Totally agree
Wow!!!
Lo amo!!!
Elvis não morreu e nem vai morrer NUNCA!!!!
Whoa! Ben is a hottie.
Tommy Petersen none of them sound like him at all do they? Especially just coming off an Elvis video.
the Presley-Smith clan in the family ancestry could very well been from England.this kid doesnt just kind of resemble Elvis but is extremely close to Elvis in every way so much so its creepy.i beleive hes related in the bloodline.Ben is from the same area.-Presley fan for 50 years and never seen anything like Portsmouth.i dont think Ben being this close to Elvis is by chance.
Watch out - - - he's really hot!!!
I agree Martin, he's "very" good
Just ... Wouahw !
Pretty good, not too over the top, which makes it work
I honestly thought that Doug Church would NEVER have anybody come close to him as the best ETA (Shawn Klush might look like Elvis, but his voice is nowhere near Doug's), BUT when I saw this guy recently, I was completely BLOWN AWAY*!*! And even better, he's ENGLISH........................
Esse é cara é 99% do Elvis..... puta merda!!!! Foda demais!!!!
The dimple, the irreverent grin, the swagger. OMG!
He's got the moves down to a science, and his profile is good. Dead on, Shawn Klush looks more like Elvis, but this guy is really good.
This guy Blows Shawn Klush away & i've seen Shawn Klush Live'.
o cara incorpora elvis mesmo , fantástico 1% pra ser o Elvis real
I love you elvis, you are the only
ive seen dozens of Elvis wannabes over the years but this guy is spooky-absolutely the spittin image of presley.wow
these guys are tbetter then those tv movie actors
lo Recontraamo!!!
muito bom
Ben Portsmouth great sound great moves
looks similar to Kurt Russell
Movie the thing next hehe
only joking my friend im from the uk Rugby west Mids If your playing a gig anywhere around this neck of the woods i'll get a ticket
at least he looks more like elvis than shawn klush
É muito fácil se aproveitar do sucesso que o verdadeiro Elvis deixou.
awsome mimic but the lip curl is on the wrong side.elvis sneered on the left side
Hard to say who is best Ben, Cody........
Ben is the best ! He even looks like Elvis....Shawn Klush has had work on his face and looks nothing like Elvis
Kyle webb u must be tone deaf because this guy sounds just like him. Uncanny really.
Better than me.. it isn't possible.
I thought Shawn Klush was good ! But Ben smokes him , Big Time !
Yeah they are good especially this guy but they are always a bit " off" I think it's just lack of spontaneity and timing and Elvis vocal inflections were him just "feelin it" and you simply cannot recreate that. Still a good singer, just not Elvis.
Ben is one of the best EP impersonators around today,but honestly on this song his singing wasnt top notch.His "Elvis style" vocal phrasing was pretty off in most spots including the bridge most notably.I've seen Ben do much,much better on other songs in other videos on here.I would rate this as fair.
He looks better than Elvis