He didn’t write his music his talent is performing. He said he would never do another song or act in movie he didn’t believe in after 68 special Love elvis
And the imperials I’m 22 and have been a fan of EP for about my whole life 😂 I still have tapes of some of his concerts somewhere from when I was little. He’s the greatest thing to ever happen to music cause it open doors for people to sing that didn’t have a voice RIP EP.💯
Elvis was also known for giving away his jewelry. Those rings on his fingers for example at the time were worth $30,000 - $50,000 each. On occasions he would give those to fans at his shows.
Great reaction gentlemen! Elvis is definitely his own genre 😂 He sings so many genres and often they're mixed together in a single song. Lot of rock in his blues, a lot of blues in his country, a lot of country in his pop, a lot of pop in his gospel and a lot of gospel in his everything. He's hard to pin down to any one genre, honestly, so yeah, he's his own for sure. Your insights are always great, really enjoy your reactions!
Elvis did not write a single song (same like Sinatra, Whitney, Marvin Gaye and Rhianna). He was a master in picking the right songs ans made his own arrangements. Thanks again for a great reaction guys.
. I don't get why that matters (if he wrote anything), he could sing anything and when he did covers the original artist got a boost from it so all gained from it A few songs where written for him though, like If I can dream, the one where he makes a tribute to Martin Luther King JR and Bobby Kennedy who got killed a few months earlier. No one needs to tell us if it was like that, but listen, or read the words, many of them are from MLK:S I have a dream speach, that is why Elvis loved it... .
Yeah this is yet another genre merge for Elvis... Soul music (James Brown territory).. Gospel.. Blues. Elvis we know didn't write music he left that to the poets and the songwriters in his era that specialized in that. Elvis truest talent that goes unheralded is his arrangement talent which was LEGENDARY. Elvis didn't write words he arranged them, sang them, performed them and even produced them. This is the type of music that his good friend James Brown loved. They would sing gospel together and their love for each other in such dark times is worthy of a reaction in and of itself guys... James performing Elvis’ Love Me Tender in his honor. Remember at Elvis’ private wake when James Brown would not leave Elvis’ coffin. James had to be escorted out by his own security detail over 3 and a half hours later. Look up that song
He started out with rockabilly that was real early. The group of men singers were the Imperials, the Memphis mafia were basically the Body guards and some cousins. Great job guys. Another off the cuff show is in Vegas 1970, when he add libs it called, "Elvis Jaw dropping Performance". Another really grate one is " Elvis/ Michael Jackson, "Feeling in My Body". You will be amazed. Thanks and Be Blessed
Thanks again for another great elvis reaction love this song This song definitely has a good message its true people shouldn't judge someone because you just don't know what someone is dealing with in their life ... elvis never judged anyone he looked to help his brothers and sisters out cause we are all gods children..... Anyway hope yall have a nice day ...and God bless
You guys are awesome! Love your Elvis curiosity and respect! So excited you guys are doing some more of his music! Please keep going!! Would absolutely love to see you react to these! Sending ya much love !💞💞💞 "TRYING TO GET TO YOU" (68 Comeback Live Jam Session) "MAKE THE WORLD GO AWAY" (1970 Live Las Vegas)
The men groups are the Imperials and the Gospel group The Stamps Quartet with DJ Sumner (lowest voice). The women are the Sweet Inspirations and the high voice Kathy Westmoreland. Great reaction! Thank you from a big Elvis fan since 1976 from Germany. I was 5 times in Memphis and many times in Graceland etc.
------------- Actually 3 things in play here: 1. The song, which is a cover of another guy, but if you hear them both side by side, Elvis put humanity into his version. 2. The poem, not part of the song, that Elvis recited. He created fused these together 3. Elvis unique and sincere interpretation. BTW, he was never shy about mentioning the name of God in his music & live shows. After Elvis recorded this song, it became his.
Elvis, from the beginning in the 1950s, only had Gospel Quartets backing him up: - Jordanaires 1950s 60s - Imperials 1969/70 - Statesman...? - JD Sumner & the Stamps Quartet ~1971 - 1977
My father told me to never talk about someone until you walk a mile in their shoes.....then you can say anything you want to 'cause you're a mile away and you have their shoes!😂🤣❤️✌️
info found re: this poem/song: The words to this little poem are attributed to Native American tribes and from the poem by Mary T. Lathrap published in 1895 some of which said "You can't really understand another person's experience until you've walked a mile in their shoes." When written in 1895, it was originally titled "Judge Softly" and later come to be known by its most famous and quoted line "Walk a Mile in His Moccasins." Joe South had a hit with it in 1970.
That was The Imperials backing him standing behind The Sweet Inspirations. His band was called TCB. The Memphis Mafia were his handlers and enablers. Although they claimed to have been his "friends". More like turncoat freeloaders. He fired three of them a year before he died. And they turned on him and wrote a tell all tabloid style book to ruin him. Anyway this song represents what Elvis was all about. Equality and brotherhood.
💗💙💗💙💗💙💗💙 this reaction, thank you! Elvis must have chose to do this song because the lyrics most likely resonated with him on some level. However, the song was written by Joe South who had a hit with it in 1970. It would be his second, and last, song to reach the top 20 on the US charts. It also did well on the Australia charts. The Memphis Mafia were Elvis's bodyguards, some of whom he'd known as friends since high school. Elvis's band at this time was the TCB⚡ band. As for the gentlemen back up singers: I'm not sure if- during the 1970 performances- they were The Stamps or The Imperials. Once again, THANK YOU SO MUCH for reacting to this one & a thank you as well to whomever requested it 👍👍 Really appreciate your continuing the Elvis journey 💖 TCB ⚡ & TLC ❤ & peace & blessings to you & yours 💕
info found re: this poem/song: The words to this little poem are attributed to Native American tribes and from the poem by Mary T. Lathrap published in 1895 some of which said "You can't really understand another person's experience until you've walked a mile in their shoes." When written in 1895, it was originally titled "Judge Softly" and later come to be known by its most famous and quoted line "Walk a Mile in His Moccasins." Joe South had a hit with it in 1970.
Correction to some info regarding this poem/song: The words to this little poem are attributed to Native American tribes and from the poem by Mary T. Lathrap published in 1895 some of which said "You can't really understand another person's experience until you've walked a mile in their shoes." When written in 1895, it was originally titled "Judge Softly" and later come to be known by its most famous and quoted line "Walk a Mile in His Moccasins." Joe South had a hit with it in 1970.
Love Your Reactions. There are several Video's of this Preformance, unfortunately this version is out of Sync with Elvis's Voice Here is the video that is in Sync with his Voice: Elvis Presley - Walk A Mile In My Shoes (Special Edit) Elvis had Song Writters who sat down with him and discussed what kinds of songs he wanted to sing and then wrote the songs especially for him. He also had thousands of songs submitted to him for consideration over the years and sometimes he simply Covered songs that spoke to him. He also played a huge roll in his own music Arrangements and Production. Elvis Presley was Inducted Into The: Gospel Hall of Fame R&B Hall of Fame R&R Hall of Fame Country Hall of Fame Rock a Billy Hall of Fame Pop Hall of Fame So for many of his Fans, He is Simply the King of Music. According to Guinness Book of World 🌎 Records, Elvis Presley is Still to this Day, the Top Selling Solo Artist Of All Time with 1.6 Billion Records Sold World Wide.
His band was called TPC, the male groups were called The imperials, with sweet inspiration, Elvis blend gospel rhythm and blues country and rock all at the same time that was his brand of music that's why it's hard to say what kind of music this is Joe South is the one who wrote it and it was considered a songwriter song Elvis never wrote one song but he was the best at interpreting best description of that is bridge over troubled water, if you play the original and then play his Paul Simon and art Garfunkel was the one who wrote it but Elvis is the one who blew it out of the water thank you guys for your reaction it's a great song one of my all-time favorites
The guys that were his backup singers were the gospel group J.D Sumner and the Stamps...J.D would let Elvis in to see their shows for no money when he was a young kid.
Hi Guys, I am loving your Elvis reactions,, and I appreciate all the homework you have done, I've watched your reaction to many of the documentary on Elvis , love the reaction to all of them. Have you reacted to Elvis singing Just Pretend, he says it's a country song, but I just Love the song, and another powerful performance by Elvis is It's Over, and Bridge over Troubled Water, stay on the Elvis journey, loving it. TCB 1935🕺🕺🕺⚡⚡⚡👑👑👑🔥🔥🔥🎵🎵🎵🎵🙏🙏🙏 Hi again, as far as ELVIS and music, ELVIS is MUSIC,, sang it all like no one else will. TCB.
Just subscribed to your channel and watched all of your reactions to Elvis loved them all! Thank you he was magnificent!! There is a documentary called Elvis The Searcher that tells his story and how he got started from the beginning to the end, i think you would learn alot about him and his music , again thank you very much
"Southerm Soul" is the term I think you're searching for. That's the genre that some artists from Elvis' era have referred to as quite a bit of his songs at this particular time in his career. Interestimg that Elvis himself told one his band members J.D. Sumner one time that he didn't even like the reference "Rock & Roller Elvis Presley", he said "I'm not just a rock & roller. I sing all kinds".
The preamble that Elvis spoke was written and recorded by Hank Williams. In the character of "Luke The Drifter" Hank did a memorable narration of "These Men With Broken Hearts." Johnny Cash did it justice years later.
info found re: this poem/song: The words to this little poem/song are attributed to Native American tribes and from the poem by Mary T. Lathrap published in 1895 some of which said "You can't really understand another person's experience until you've walked a mile in their shoes." When written in 1895, it was originally titled "Judge Softly" and later come to be known by its most famous and quoted line "Walk a Mile in His Moccasins." Joe South had a hit with it in 1970.
I think you would have to place it in an Elvis genre. He sang so many styles that he just made a new one, his! JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. Sweet Inspirations and (Kathy Westmorland) as he says “ is the little girl with the high notes”.
There's another longer version of this that's great too. Elvis walked the walk. Long live the 👑
Elvis was a good human being ... kind , generous , compassionate , caring ... he was so much more than just his talent !
Most outside of the Elvis world don't understand that. That's what made him special aside from singing and performing.
King ⚡️ great reaction
Cool seeing him do a song like this
j.d. summer & the stamps; sweet inspirations
He didn’t write his music his talent is performing. He said he would never do another song or act in movie he didn’t believe in after 68 special Love elvis
Please react to Never Been to Spain Live and Make the World Go Away Live. Thank u
And the imperials I’m 22 and have been a fan of EP for about my whole life 😂 I still have tapes of some of his concerts somewhere from when I was little. He’s the greatest thing to ever happen to music cause it open doors for people to sing that didn’t have a voice RIP EP.💯
Elvis’ dance conducted his band.
Polk Salad Annie
Suspicious Mind
How Great Thou Are
American Trilogy
In the 70s it was the imperials and sweet inspirations. In 72 it was jd summer and the stamps quartet
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Elvis was also known for giving away his jewelry. Those rings on his fingers for example at the time were worth $30,000 - $50,000 each. On occasions he would give those to fans at his shows.
Great reaction gentlemen! Elvis is definitely his own genre 😂 He sings so many genres and often they're mixed together in a single song. Lot of rock in his blues, a lot of blues in his country, a lot of country in his pop, a lot of pop in his gospel and a lot of gospel in his everything. He's hard to pin down to any one genre, honestly, so yeah, he's his own for sure. Your insights are always great, really enjoy your reactions!
Elvis was a musical God !!
In 1970 the male backups were the Imperials.
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Love me some Elvis! Thanks for reacting to him again 👑
Elvis did not write a single song (same like Sinatra, Whitney, Marvin Gaye and Rhianna). He was a master in picking the right songs ans made his own arrangements. Thanks again for a great reaction guys.
Actually he did write one song called You'll Be Gone in 1962. It's the only one though.
@@mikem957 and even that is debatable. Writer or co-writer to West and Hodge. But okay let's give him the credits for that one.
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I don't get why that matters (if he wrote anything), he could sing anything and when he did covers the original artist got a boost from it so all gained from it
A few songs where written for him though, like If I can dream, the one where he makes a tribute to Martin Luther King JR and Bobby Kennedy who got killed a few months earlier.
No one needs to tell us if it was like that, but listen, or read the words, many of them are from MLK:S I have a dream speach, that is why Elvis loved it...
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@@magnuslofgren2441 it matters as it was an answer to a remark in the review.
@@bertsplci OK, I did not intend to afend you, I just reacted to what was written
Yeah this is yet another genre merge for Elvis... Soul music (James Brown territory).. Gospel.. Blues. Elvis we know didn't write music he left that to the poets and the songwriters in his era that specialized in that. Elvis truest talent that goes unheralded is his arrangement talent which was LEGENDARY. Elvis didn't write words he arranged them, sang them, performed them and even produced them.
This is the type of music that his good friend James Brown loved. They would sing gospel together and their love for each other in such dark times is worthy of a reaction in and of itself guys...
James performing Elvis’ Love Me Tender in his honor. Remember at Elvis’ private wake when James Brown would not leave Elvis’ coffin. James had to be escorted out by his own security detail over 3 and a half hours later. Look up that song
He started out with rockabilly that was real early. The group of men singers were the Imperials, the Memphis mafia were basically the Body guards and some cousins. Great job guys. Another off the cuff show is in Vegas 1970, when he add libs it called, "Elvis Jaw dropping Performance". Another really grate one is " Elvis/ Michael Jackson, "Feeling in My Body". You will be amazed. Thanks and Be Blessed
Sweet Inspirations and the Stamps Quartet
Thanks again for another great elvis reaction love this song
This song definitely has a good message its true people shouldn't judge someone because you just don't know what someone is dealing with in their life ... elvis never judged anyone he looked to help his brothers and sisters out cause we are all gods children.....
Anyway hope yall have a nice day ...and God bless
Buddy was Jammin on that one
You guys are awesome! Love your Elvis curiosity and respect! So excited you guys are doing some more of his music! Please keep going!! Would absolutely love to see you react to these! Sending ya much love !💞💞💞
"TRYING TO GET TO YOU" (68 Comeback Live Jam Session)
"MAKE THE WORLD GO AWAY" (1970 Live Las Vegas)
The men groups are the Imperials and the Gospel group The Stamps Quartet with DJ Sumner (lowest voice). The women are the Sweet Inspirations and the high voice Kathy Westmoreland.
Great reaction! Thank you from a big Elvis fan since 1976 from Germany. I was 5 times in Memphis and many times in Graceland etc.
------------- Actually 3 things in play here:
1. The song, which is a cover of another guy, but if you hear them both side by side, Elvis put humanity into his version.
2. The poem, not part of the song, that Elvis recited. He created fused these together
3. Elvis unique and sincere interpretation. BTW, he was never shy about mentioning the name of God in his music & live shows.
After Elvis recorded this song, it became his.
Elvis, from the beginning in the 1950s, only had Gospel Quartets backing him up:
- Jordanaires 1950s 60s
- Imperials 1969/70
- Statesman...?
- JD Sumner & the Stamps Quartet ~1971 - 1977
I think Elvis's male back singer's were called the STAMPS...
My father told me to never talk about someone until you walk a mile in their shoes.....then you can say anything you want to 'cause you're a mile away and you have their shoes!😂🤣❤️✌️
That’s a good one!!😂
Written by Joe South and was first recorded and released by Joe South and The Believers in 1969
info found re: this poem/song: The words to this little poem are attributed to Native American tribes and from the poem by Mary T. Lathrap published in 1895 some of which said "You can't really understand another person's experience until you've walked a mile in their shoes." When written in 1895, it was originally titled "Judge Softly" and later come to be known by its most famous and quoted line "Walk a Mile in His Moccasins." Joe South had a hit with it in 1970.
The stamps quartet were his background singers they were a gospel group.
TCB⚡💯
That was The Imperials backing him standing behind The Sweet Inspirations. His band was called TCB. The Memphis Mafia were his handlers and enablers. Although they claimed to have been his "friends". More like turncoat freeloaders. He fired three of them a year before he died. And they turned on him and wrote a tell all tabloid style book to ruin him. Anyway this song represents what Elvis was all about. Equality and brotherhood.
I love your Elvis reactions. Thank you so much !!
The Stamps Quartet
💗💙💗💙💗💙💗💙 this reaction, thank you!
Elvis must have chose to do this song because the lyrics most likely resonated with him on some level.
However, the song was written by Joe South who had a hit with it in 1970. It would be his second, and last, song to reach the top 20 on the US charts. It also did well on the Australia charts.
The Memphis Mafia were Elvis's bodyguards, some of whom he'd known as friends since high school.
Elvis's band at this time was the TCB⚡ band.
As for the gentlemen back up singers: I'm not sure if- during the 1970 performances- they were The Stamps or The Imperials.
Once again, THANK YOU SO MUCH for reacting to this one & a thank you as well to whomever requested it 👍👍
Really appreciate your continuing the Elvis journey 💖
TCB ⚡ & TLC ❤ & peace & blessings to you & yours 💕
info found re: this poem/song: The words to this little poem are attributed to Native American tribes and from the poem by Mary T. Lathrap published in 1895 some of which said "You can't really understand another person's experience until you've walked a mile in their shoes." When written in 1895, it was originally titled "Judge Softly" and later come to be known by its most famous and quoted line "Walk a Mile in His Moccasins." Joe South had a hit with it in 1970.
Correction to some info regarding this poem/song: The words to this little poem are attributed to Native American tribes and from the poem by Mary T. Lathrap published in 1895 some of which said "You can't really understand another person's experience until you've walked a mile in their shoes." When written in 1895, it was originally titled "Judge Softly" and later come to be known by its most famous and quoted line "Walk a Mile in His Moccasins." Joe South had a hit with it in 1970.
Love Your Reactions.
There are several Video's of this Preformance, unfortunately this version is out of Sync with Elvis's Voice Here is the video that is in Sync with his Voice:
Elvis Presley - Walk A Mile In My Shoes (Special Edit)
Elvis had Song Writters who sat down with him and discussed what kinds of songs he wanted to sing and then wrote the songs especially for him. He also had thousands of songs submitted to him for consideration over the years and sometimes he simply Covered songs that spoke to him. He also played a huge roll in his own music Arrangements and Production.
Elvis Presley was Inducted Into The:
Gospel Hall of Fame
R&B Hall of Fame
R&R Hall of Fame
Country Hall of Fame
Rock a Billy Hall of Fame
Pop Hall of Fame
So for many of his Fans, He is Simply the King of Music.
According to Guinness Book of World 🌎 Records,
Elvis Presley is Still to this Day, the Top Selling Solo Artist Of All Time with 1.6 Billion Records Sold World Wide.
Love love your reaction. More Elvis please 💕💕💕💕
Lissen to Elvis Presley song suspicion from 1963
His band was called TPC, the male groups were called The imperials, with sweet inspiration, Elvis blend gospel rhythm and blues country and rock all at the same time that was his brand of music that's why it's hard to say what kind of music this is Joe South is the one who wrote it and it was considered a songwriter song Elvis never wrote one song but he was the best at interpreting best description of that is bridge over troubled water, if you play the original and then play his Paul Simon and art Garfunkel was the one who wrote it but Elvis is the one who blew it out of the water thank you guys for your reaction it's a great song one of my all-time favorites
Just to clarify, his band was The TCB Band (for "Taking Care of Business), not TPC.
Always loved this track.
The guys that were his backup singers were the gospel group J.D Sumner and the Stamps...J.D would let Elvis in to see their shows for no money when he was a young kid.
Hi Guys, I am loving your Elvis reactions,, and I appreciate all the homework you have done, I've watched your reaction to many of the documentary on Elvis , love the reaction to all of them. Have you reacted to Elvis singing Just Pretend, he says it's a country song, but I just Love the song, and another powerful performance by Elvis is It's Over, and Bridge over Troubled Water, stay on the Elvis journey, loving it. TCB 1935🕺🕺🕺⚡⚡⚡👑👑👑🔥🔥🔥🎵🎵🎵🎵🙏🙏🙏 Hi again, as far as ELVIS and music, ELVIS is MUSIC,, sang it all like no one else will. TCB.
Guys, the most Impactful thing you can watch is “Elvis Last Days”. The truth in this documentary will shock you.
The stamps is the group behind him
Just subscribed to your channel and watched all of your reactions to Elvis loved them all! Thank you he was magnificent!! There is a documentary called Elvis The Searcher that tells his story and how he got started from the beginning to the end, i think you would learn alot about him and his music , again thank you very much
Check out the Black Leather performance 1968 - you will see the REAL Elvis before he went Vegas.
Have you checked out Elvis
JAILHOUSE ROCK
His band was TCB BAND. JOHN WILKINSON JAMES BURTON RONNIE TUTT JERRY SHIFF AND GLEN D HARDEN. just fyi
TCB (Taking Care of Business)
"Southerm Soul" is the term I think you're searching for. That's the genre that some artists from Elvis' era have referred to as quite a bit of his songs at this particular time in his career.
Interestimg that Elvis himself told one his band members J.D. Sumner one time that he didn't even like the reference "Rock & Roller Elvis Presley", he said "I'm not just a rock & roller. I sing all kinds".
The preamble that Elvis spoke was written and recorded by Hank Williams. In the character of "Luke The Drifter" Hank did a memorable narration of "These Men With Broken Hearts." Johnny Cash did it justice years later.
info found re: this poem/song: The words to this little poem/song are attributed to Native American tribes and from the poem by Mary T. Lathrap published in 1895 some of which said "You can't really understand another person's experience until you've walked a mile in their shoes." When written in 1895, it was originally titled "Judge Softly" and later come to be known by its most famous and quoted line "Walk a Mile in His Moccasins." Joe South had a hit with it in 1970.
I think you would have to place it in an Elvis genre. He sang so many styles that he just made a
new one, his! JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. Sweet Inspirations and (Kathy Westmorland) as he says “ is the little girl with the high notes”.
"the little girl w-the beautiful high voice..."
a veers is missing.
The Jordannairs.....
Hey guys thanks for this but wondering if I missed part 3 of generous heart thingy or if there wasn't one..thanks !✌️
You didn’t miss it. We haven’t recorded it yet. We wanted to switch it up a bit with Elvis and get back to some music.
@@AirplayBeats Oh OK cool..thanks!!
The Stamps Quartet