Hey Sister Susy Q Playing catch up 😅 Anyways I hope Mike sees my comment since I left an EP link I think he might enjoy reacting to 😉 🎶🎸Let's Have A Party🎸🎶🕺💃
The word that can define Elvis is eternal. Over the years ,the difference between Elvis and others is that he made his music eternal. His greatness, is that he manages to cause emotion through the screen and evokes power which is amazing in my eyes. He is really second to none.
Elvis is in 5 Hall Of fames,recorded over 750 songs and sold over 1.5 billion records.He is the King of music,No one comes close.I seen Elvis in 1974 I was in fourth grade and seen Him again in 1976 a year before He died.There will never be anyone that comes close.Love the reaction and channel👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Luke Kelly Boston Ma☘
He loved his fans like no other artist before or since ,he never refused an autograph, he never forgot his dirt poor childhood ,hes really using his incredible vocal range, hes the KING OF MUSIC.
Again, a stellar reaction. I love this song, but seeing Elvis perform it brings it to a whole different level. I've loved Elvis a very, very long time. Beginning with his early movie career, so for quite a while, the movie songs were all I knew. I was standing by the doorway one day and heard someone in the house close by playing a record. My ear knew it sounded like Elvis, but different. I went over and asked the person what they were playing, I was probably in my mid-teens, and they showed me the "Elvis, That's the Way it Is" album. I did every chore in the world to save up enough money to buy that album. I still get goosebumps to this very day hearing songs from that album, of which Just Pretend was one. I still own it to this day, but it's pretty well worn out. Some of the movie songs were good, but I wish I could convey to you how hearing these really good songs made me feel. As much as I relish all the wonderful songs he gave us from 1970 until he passed in 1977, I truly regret the missed 8 movie years. What we have from 1955 to 1959 and 1970 to 1977 is the tip of the iceberg and I so would have liked the movies to be interspersed with live performances. But this performance was, for sure, a golden one.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR RESPONSE ... SO MANY BEUTIFUL ONES... I WISH THEY WOULD SET HIM FREE, SO MORE FOOTAGE I'VE SEEN ABOUT TWENTY FOUR YEARS AGO ON H.B.O. V. CR. TIMES. OUR GREAT BASKETBALL PLAYER SHAQUEL O'NEIL HAS HIS BUSINESS'S HANDS IN ALOT OF FAMOUS PEOPLE.. GOOGLE PLEASE. I SAY SHAQUEL SET HIM FREE PLAY BALL...TAKE CARE 💙
Elvis wasnt only a beautiful man with a beautiful voice he also was very thoughtful , kind hearted & generous man. He was a human & not perfect. Nearly though.
Can you react to "And I love you so". The way he handles the chorus sounds like he is actually crying. It is absolutely amazing how he can change his voice and range to portray what he is feeling in the song. AMAZING.
Thank you for another great reaction. I've been an Elvis fan for more than 50 years now. I love watching your reactions to Elvis, how you notice things and your appreciation of his amazing talent.
Hi Mike! I just absolutely love Elvis and I so appreciate your reactions. Someone once said that to really enjoy something you have to share it-I think it doubles our joy and you certainly double mine. You are my favorite-I like the way you stop and make such informed comments-you notice all the things we love about Elvis and, as you said, see why his fans are so devoted to him. He was not only an extremely talented artist but we all felt like we knew him-he was vulnerable and so giving. This is an amazingly powerful song and no-one has ever done it better justice than Elvis. I don’t know the technical term but I love his vocalization toward the end along with the music--he was just music incarnate. I still recommend “New Orleans” from King Creole-it is crazy-Elvis does some amazing things in that song-even a bit of scatting. You would really appreciate that song-and the whole soundtrack--he is pure magic.
king creole isn't just his best soundtrack its one of the very best albums of elvis' career!! it is absolutely stellar no skips (well maybe steadfast loyal and true is a skip lol) incredible work by elvis!
One of my absolute favourites ever since I bought the album back in the early 70s. Played it to death and esp loved the first line ❤ Thanks for your detailed analysis, which makes me appreciate even more what an outstanding talent he was and just why he is head and shoulders above everyone else. Elvis forever ❤
Also, notice how the woman who gave him the gift is from India. Sammy Davis Jr made the comment that when Elvis performed people came from ALL OVER THE WORLD! He had never heard of that before--no other entertainer brought people in regularly from all over the world. The tone of his voice touched people and He spoke the universal language of love through music. I also like the way you pointed out his enunciation-he was a master at that and it goes way back. On the recording of the Million Dollar quartet you can hear Elvis telling Jerry and Carl about how he went to see a group sing in Las Vegas, with Jackie Wilson performing some of Elvis’s hits and how he pronounced “telephone” in his performance of Don’t Be Cruel-Elvis was fascinated by it and was singing it for the guys. It’s great!
Sir, you picked up on many very very important and at times to people, hidden secrets of what made Elvis great. You were spot on with his enunciation. I had notice that in almost every song he has. I always wondered how and where did he pick up that clear enunciation and pronunciation, as if he came from a well educated background, and yet we know he grew up poor to below middle class and coming from the South, and yet, here we have a man who seemed he went through voice diction classes and university. Incredible. Another item you pointed out was the power of his voice when the mic was down and still audible. Breath control was amazing on this song too. All those points can only be seen and caught by actual musicians and/or a keen sense of hearing with the understanding of voice control. Nice going and congrats on your insight. One appreciates true music when one has this quality of listening.
This has to be in my top 10 of Elvis songs performed live. There are so many good ones but this version of Just Pretend has everything. Truly love it, 1970 what a year. Mike, thank you for doing this, your channel rocks!!
Wonderful reaction Mike. I love his vibrato, his enunciation as you mentioned. His cry notes in which he sounds like he’s crying while he sings. Such a powerhouse of a voice. A unique beautiful voice. You catch so much in your reactions. So authentic in your description of notes, communicating through his eyes his movements and his voice. A true performer. 😊😊❤❤❤❤
I remember years ago, I was watching one of Elvis’s performances,from around this period, the way he moved appeared to be like a wave in tune with the music. In recent years, I saw a YT comment by Dr. Brewster , who was Elvis’s church choir director. One of the things he said was, ‘Elvis was a bundle of energy, set to music.’ To me, that perfectly described what I had felt about him. Thank you for sharing!
I’ve watched these clips from TTWII many times but am loving how you point out things I never noticed or explain things about the performances that I don’t have technical knowledge about thank you 😊
There was a reunion of some of the people who got together to reminisce of their experience with working with Elvis, omg I forget the year however they did a specisl show where Ellvis stayed in that suite,Fabulous so please check it out and react to the get together of key people in his life,and how they share how Elvis affected them
I SO AGREE, EXPRESSION IS THE BEST MEDICINE.. IF YOUR EXPRESSION IS GOOD THEN AND NOT TILL ,,, I LOVE THE STORY IN YOUR SONG.. SO YES THANK YOU FOR POINTING THAT OUT. ANOTHER GOOD ONE IS ( HOW THE WEB WAS WOVEN ) ECT....😊
Yes, this is such a good example of his enunciation. I felt the same way when he said the word “but until then”. This was Elvis at the top of his game. Gush, he looks so skinny and handsome. He was like eye candy to watch. It was like he floated with his walk.💕🥰
Great reaction again. As someone who has seen Elvis in concert, 1975, I can say his performances were always special! I never get tired of watching him performed this song. There was just something about him when he performs this!
I really enjoyed listening to Elvis. He is the best of the best singer and entertainer in the world. Please react to one of his songs from the movie Fun in Acapulco ,Bassa Nova Baby,".
Amo ésta canción su voz cómo llora la pasión con la que deja el cuerpo el alma en el escenario es " increíble " sólo por verlo y escuchar una frase pagaría $ 1.00.000 billón de de vidas amazing voice 😏👑
Hey Mike, I knew that you would Love this beautiful performance from Elvis I actually requested it for you to react to , I have another suggestion for you by Elvis, it's called Loving Arms, there is no video in concert , just beautiful clips and the most Beautiful words of the World of Elvis, never gets old for me and you said it, He is a super hero , that is exactly what he was to me growing up in a small town in Tennessee, and I was just a child who loved Elvis so much and I believed that he was always going to be here, I was lucky enough to witness the Mystic and Magic of This Beautiful MAN, on 3 occasions and that first time in Knoxville Tennessee on April 8 72,was the best day of my life, I was only 11 years old and my nickname in elementary school was MS Elvis, so he just keeps on giving the World his music and mystic like no other artist ever will. Thank you for another great reaction to Elvis and keep on TCB like my main man Elvis does forever and Always TCB 1935
A few random thoughts on this performance: last i checked, about a year ago, "Bahega" is still around and painting. "Just Pretend" was not a commercial success when released in 1970 but has become an absolute fan favorite in Elvis world 50+ yrs later. As you said, Elvis' body movements add so much, such as when he reaches down low ("and love you again!") Personally, i think Elvis' run at the end: "Oh, oh, oh..." is the single greatest vocal moment of his career. There is a complete acapella version of this performance on UA-cam, really makes you appreciate his voice Great review.
big BIG favorite!! i knew you'd love this one! its a beast of a song and elvis absolutely slays it! thanks mike! edit: at the beginning when elvis says "no sorry I cant do that" a fan asked him for one of his rings also pls checkout the clip from the movie king creole the track dixieland rock you can find it here on youtube
Bob Dylan was actually a huge Elvis fan. He credits Elvis being the guy that inspired him to pursue a career in music. Quote: "The first time I heard Elvis it was like busting out of jail." And you might be interested to know in the middle of his second Gospel recording session for his album "How Great Thou Art" Elvis recorded a Bob Dylan song in 1966: "Tomorrow Is A Long Time". Elvis never sang it live but as as a Bob Dylan fan and as now an EP fan I think you would get a lot of pure enjoyment reacting to that one. Bob Dylan said about Elvis's recording of his song and I quote, "The one I treasure the most." Now Elvis did sing a Gordon Lightfoot cover live during the January 12, 1973 Honolulu concert filming (long story in Elvis history but the January 14, 1973 Honolulu concert is the one that did actually air. The January 12, 1973 Honolulu concert filming was meant to be the back up just in case there were any kerfuffles with the already planned one). Anyways, the Gordon Lightfoot cover Elvis did was "Early Morning Rain". He also recorded the song and it was released on his Elvis Now album. Gordon Lightfoot was another big Elvis fan and he said that the first time he heard Elvis sing his song was on the radio when he was driving. He said he was so excited that he nearly drove his car into the roadside ditch and almost hit a tree. Gordon Lightfoot also almost got to meet Elvis at one of his concerts. But he said that by the time he got backstage Elvis was surrounded by fans and his bodyguards looked as though they were overwhelmed. He said he never got to meet him in person and that he lived to regret it. He now has an original Elvis Now album on his desk and still claims that it is his most prized possession. And yes Gordon Lightfoot and Bob Dylan are really good friends apparently. When they met each other for the first time Gordon Lightfoot said he was surprised by Bob Dylan's answer when he asked him who was his biggest influence. Bob Dylan told him, "Elvis Presley." Gordon Lightfoot was like, "REALLY?" Bob Dylan was like, "Yeah, really." Anyways, here is the link to Elvis's 1966 recording of Bob Dylan's "Tomorrow Is A Long Time": ua-cam.com/video/j7GCw5v3HI8/v-deo.htmlsi=kv4pviuU6qMWQes- I should add here that Elvis's cover of Bob Dylan's song first appeared on one of his movie soundtracks "Spinout" hence the album cover you will see in the link. This was not Elvis's decision to bury that recording. It could have been management's doing since any song independent of a movie soundtrack might hurt the sales of the movie soundtrack album. GREAT reaction! And yes "Just Pretend" is an older country song. Kudos to you for getting that!
Thanks Mike, Great review. I always enjoys your reviews on Elvis. There's great behind the scenes or rehursels in Elvis, That's the way it is Film. Like him doing- Words, Or Mary in the morning. But better in the film. As sometimes UA-cam can splice scenes together and not have the same feel or quality. But it depends.
Thank you so much for always providing such great analysis. I am so happy that you mentioned how he enunciates, because that is one of the things that I appreciate about him. Also no worries about the pausing, I've watched this at least 5,000 times 😂
Elvis was always so grateful to his fans and knew they were the reason a poor country boy was famous. He gave them gifts and loved sharing his wealth. If he heard one of them was in trouble he would help if he could. In the early 70's watching TV at home in Memphis he saw where there in Memphis a woman had no legs, she was older and her husband had taken a crate and attached wheel so she could get around, they were obviously poor. So Elvis got on the phone and ordered a state of the arts electric wheelchair and took it to her house. When they arrived they didn't seem to know who he was but they thanked him and he left. His buddy Charlie said, I don't think they realized you were aElvis. He said, I don't care I wanted to help her. That's the way he was. Sometime you should watch "Elvis Presley King of Kindness". Thanks.
Great analysis again Mike. The Las Vegas Summer Festival 1970 was such a strong engagement. Just imagine a concert with Suspicious Minds, I Just Can't Help Believing, Just Pretend, Polk Salad Annie (you have not reacted to yet), In The Ghetto (dito), I Can't Stop Loving You, You've Lost That Loving Feeling, I've Lost You and Bridge Over Troubled Over Water all in one setlist. That's what he did. Twice a day. From August 10 to September 7, 1970, Elvis performed 58 concerts on the level you are watching for the first time in 2024. Isn't that level, intensity, and frequency only plain incredible? Elvis shouting out "C'mon man!" at 5:09 in your video was an act of dissatisfaction. The tempo of the song in that part was somewhat slower than rehearsed and Elvis urged the band to speed up the performance a tad.
I love watching people discovering Elvis 😍❤️ Would love to see you react to some of his bloopers or recordings/rehearsals where he changes lyrics or goes wrong… he used some colourful language and his laughter is very infectious. A hint of his naughty humour here: ua-cam.com/users/shortsmvjxRrdVZF4?si=pngV0DtI5fvEHRkr
For some years there have been tours '"Elvis in Concert" where Elvis is on the big screen with live singers and musicians on stage. It started about 2000 when it included some of the original singers & musicians from the 70s live on stage. I saw one at Wembley Arena, and they played this. Oh, yes, I was pretending he was there. At the end, I almost expected him to walk on to the stage. I was totally mesmerised. I last saw it in October 23. I hope it returns again.
Thank you 👏👏 just another dynamic performance. One of the movie songs I enjoy is "Wooden Heart" from his movie GI Blues . It shows his versatility & sings part of song in Germany. Thank you again for enjoying Elvis like we do 😊
Thank you for your reactions to this outstanding man. There is an ACAPELLA version of this song I would love you to react to this version. ELVIS FOREVER ❤❤❤
There is a 5 part california studio session rehersals 31st march 1972 there is also a complete version but that is over 40 minuyes long and has an interview with elvis at the end.
This wonderful performance has been the only time I’ve seen Elvis get a little rattled with his band, that “come on man” was directed to someone in the band, yet he preformed it like a dedicated performer! Elvis in his Prime!
Great job! I suggest you react to a few songs from his last recorded concert 77, Hurt, Unchained Melody, How Great Thou Art. He wasn't in good shape and his stage fright due to the filming was quite evident but his vocals were amazing. His voice was even more seasoned than his 70 and 73 concert videos. Also Aloha from Hawaii song "What Now My Love".
Everytime I see these reactions and how much people enjoy and appreciate Elvis' vocals I also think about how Andy Kaufman parodied Elvis. I like Kaufman and all but I'm souring on his Elvis humor.
he was possibly the first to do elvis on national tv & while elvis was still alive elvis actually loved andys portrayal of him but elvis had a real love and appreciation for comedians and i have no doubt he saw it as nothing but love
Great performance and reaction. A fun movie number is “The Lady Loves Me” with Ann Margaret from the movie “Viva Las Vegas”, or the song “C’mon Everybody” from the same movie.
This is one of my favorite Elvis songs, I actually searched for this live performance for my playlist, it is so much more powerful than the studio version. Right now, I find myself on a Elvis country phase. If you would like to give audio a chance there are two really fun country songs I recommend: I Was Born about Ten Thousand Years Ago ua-cam.com/video/cQrf9uB4-7Q/v-deo.htmlsi=Y5D1-suLQcyQPsQF I Washed My Hands in Muddy Water ua-cam.com/video/08UAnAOlymI/v-deo.htmlsi=8UwPOTuFmQOi5LiP Video of a rehearsal, well sort of :) I Washed My Hands in Muddy Water ua-cam.com/video/EDOIIQJsTPM/v-deo.htmlsi=ymhBm4GUmrOCUYed Thanks again for a great reaction.
I'm offering the suggestion of fever. There's a studio version and the Aloha version. I think it would be nice for you to do the comparison. I prefer the studio.
Reagere du kun på videoer, for mig var mange af hans allerbedste ikke dem der hittede men der er så mage helt geniale numre spm burde have været nummer 1 så mange gange Kunne være fedt at se dig høre nogle af disse smukke sange ❤
@@therewatchproject super Så har jeg et par forslag Blues numre: Stranger in my own hometown - jam Stranger in my own hometown (X-rated blues jam) Reconsider baby A mess of blues - Alternate take one Merry christmas baby - unedited version Andre numre: Any day now Faded love From a jack to a king Gentle on my mind Tomorrow never comes The sound of your cry - take 3 We can make the morning Jeg håber du finder tid til at tjekke nogle af dem, og der er mange mange flere En stor hilsen fra Denmark❤
ua-cam.com/video/LhsC_mMeqWc/v-deo.html This will give you a bit of flavor of Elvis working with the band/backup singers as Elvis was probably the most unheralded producer in music. As, like here, he's well known to have sat down with his piano player to get the arrangement he wanted and then he would produce what he wanted, just like here, for the record.
I am 76 years old been a fan for 64 years miss him so much 🎼🎤🎹♥️🇨🇦
Love this. Gives me goosrbumps every time i hrar it.
amazing song, one of his very best
Watching your reactions are a huge part of enjoying all the music and magic of Elvis....
Absolutely!! Thank you Mike, it is so much fun to watch you enjoying Elvis for the first time! Brilliant reaction!
Hey Sister Susy Q
Playing catch up 😅
Anyways I hope Mike sees my comment since I left an EP link I think he might enjoy reacting to 😉
🎶🎸Let's Have A Party🎸🎶🕺💃
The word that can define Elvis is eternal.
Over the years ,the difference between Elvis and others is that he made his music eternal. His greatness, is that he manages to cause emotion through the screen and evokes power which is amazing in my eyes. He is really second to none.
The KING 💕😘💕💕
LOVE this song!
Ya just can't get any better than our Elvis ❤❤❤
Elvis..the greatest Entertainer of All Times
Elvis is in 5 Hall Of fames,recorded over 750 songs and sold over 1.5 billion records.He is the King of music,No one comes close.I seen Elvis in 1974 I was in fourth grade and seen Him again in 1976 a year before He died.There will never be anyone that comes close.Love the reaction and channel👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Luke Kelly
Boston Ma☘
Thanks Luke!!
Yes this ☝️
You have a great sense of details❤
He loved his fans like no other artist before or since ,he never refused an autograph, he never forgot his dirt poor childhood ,hes really using his incredible vocal range, hes the KING OF MUSIC.
Loved your reaction! You make me enjoy Elvis even more!
You need to watch Elvis: That's the way it is. From 1970, it covers a concert from inception via rehearsals to the final concert. Awesome
I know this song know it by ♥
Again, a stellar reaction. I love this song, but seeing Elvis perform it brings it to a whole different level. I've loved Elvis a very, very long time. Beginning with his early movie career, so for quite a while, the movie songs were all I knew. I was standing by the doorway one day and heard someone in the house close by playing a record. My ear knew it sounded like Elvis, but different. I went over and asked the person what they were playing, I was probably in my mid-teens, and they showed me the "Elvis, That's the Way it Is" album. I did every chore in the world to save up enough money to buy that album. I still get goosebumps to this very day hearing songs from that album, of which Just Pretend was one. I still own it to this day, but it's pretty well worn out. Some of the movie songs were good, but I wish I could convey to you how hearing these really good songs made me feel. As much as I relish all the wonderful songs he gave us from 1970 until he passed in 1977, I truly regret the missed 8 movie years. What we have from 1955 to 1959 and 1970 to 1977 is the tip of the iceberg and I so would have liked the movies to be interspersed with live performances. But this performance was, for sure, a golden one.
SO MANY GOOD ONES, THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVS. HOW THE WEB WAS WOVEN... IS ALSO ONE TO HEAR.😊
@@ChefBarb58 Oh yes. I think I actually wore out How the Web was Woven on my record. I really love that song too.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR RESPONSE ... SO MANY BEUTIFUL ONES... I WISH THEY WOULD SET HIM FREE, SO MORE FOOTAGE I'VE SEEN ABOUT TWENTY FOUR YEARS AGO ON H.B.O. V. CR. TIMES. OUR GREAT BASKETBALL PLAYER SHAQUEL O'NEIL HAS HIS BUSINESS'S HANDS IN ALOT OF FAMOUS PEOPLE.. GOOGLE PLEASE. I SAY SHAQUEL SET HIM FREE PLAY BALL...TAKE CARE 💙
Elvis wasnt only a beautiful man with a beautiful voice he also was very thoughtful , kind hearted & generous man. He was a human & not perfect. Nearly though.
Every consonant no matter what tone is perfect thx for doing my request love it
Don’t forget live Gospel
Another great reaction! Enunciation. Yes! Elvis was an amazing natural born singer. Thx for this. 👍🏻👏🏻
The best singer in the world 🌎❤ 💙♥ 💕 🌎 ❤ 💙 🌎❤ 💙♥ 💕 🌎 ❤ 💙 🌎❤ 💙♥
Wonderful reaction ❤❤
Just Pretend is one of my favorite Elvis’ songs as well as this live performance. Thank you for your insights❤❤❤
I’ve heard Elvis sing this many times, and it keeps getting better. Beautiful man.❤
I love this song, god he had so much Charisma,still gives me goosebumps watching him ❤️
I love it that you appreciate Elvis's incredible talent.
Try listening to Elvis Song ...Tomorrow Never Comes..... all I can say is wow
Can you react to "And I love you so". The way he handles the chorus sounds like he is actually crying. It is absolutely amazing how he can change his voice and range to portray what he is feeling in the song. AMAZING.
Thank you! Have added it to the list :-)
Thank you for another great reaction. I've been an Elvis fan for more than 50 years now. I love watching your reactions to Elvis, how you notice things and your appreciation of his amazing talent.
Thank you Jackie!
Hi Mike! I just absolutely love Elvis and I so appreciate your reactions. Someone once said that to really enjoy something you have to share it-I think it doubles our joy and you certainly double mine. You are my favorite-I like the way you stop and make such informed comments-you notice all the things we love about Elvis and, as you said, see why his fans are so devoted to him. He was not only an extremely talented artist but we all felt like we knew him-he was vulnerable and so giving.
This is an amazingly powerful song and no-one has ever done it better justice than Elvis. I don’t know the technical term but I love his vocalization toward the end along with the music--he was just music incarnate.
I still recommend “New Orleans” from King Creole-it is crazy-Elvis does some amazing things in that song-even a bit of scatting. You would really appreciate that song-and the whole soundtrack--he is pure magic.
king creole isn't just his best soundtrack
its one of the very best albums of elvis' career!!
it is absolutely stellar
no skips (well maybe steadfast loyal and true is a skip lol)
incredible work by elvis!
SIMPLY BRILLIANT REACTION! THANK YOU
One of my absolute favourites ever since I bought the album back in the early 70s. Played it to death and esp loved the first line ❤ Thanks for your detailed analysis, which makes me appreciate even more what an outstanding talent he was and just why he is head and shoulders above everyone else. Elvis forever ❤
Thank you Belinda!
Opera soul and rock mix with a touch of country in one voice incredible
This is one of my all time favorites ❤❤❤❤
Also, notice how the woman who gave him the gift is from India. Sammy Davis Jr made the comment that when Elvis performed people came from ALL OVER THE WORLD! He had never heard of that before--no other entertainer brought people in regularly from all over the world. The tone of his voice touched people and He spoke the universal language of love through music.
I also like the way you pointed out his enunciation-he was a master at that and it goes way back. On the recording of the Million Dollar quartet you can hear Elvis telling Jerry and Carl about how he went to see a group sing in Las Vegas, with Jackie Wilson performing some of Elvis’s hits and how he pronounced “telephone” in his performance of Don’t Be Cruel-Elvis was fascinated by it and was singing it for the guys. It’s great!
Sir, you picked up on many very very important and at times to people, hidden secrets of what made Elvis great. You were spot on with his enunciation. I had notice that in almost every song he has. I always wondered how and where did he pick up that clear enunciation and pronunciation, as if he came from a well educated background, and yet we know he grew up poor to below middle class and coming from the South, and yet, here we have a man who seemed he went through voice diction classes and university. Incredible. Another item you pointed out was the power of his voice when the mic was down and still audible. Breath control was amazing on this song too. All those points can only be seen and caught by actual musicians and/or a keen sense of hearing with the understanding of voice control. Nice going and congrats on your insight. One appreciates true music when one has this quality of listening.
Wow, thank you that's so kind!
You’ll also love the rehearsal of
I Just Can’t Help Believing
This has to be in my top 10 of Elvis songs performed live.
There are so many good ones but this version of Just Pretend
has everything.
Truly love it, 1970 what a year.
Mike, thank you for doing this, your channel rocks!!
Wonderful reaction Mike. I love his vibrato, his enunciation as you mentioned. His cry notes in which he sounds like he’s crying while he sings. Such a powerhouse of a voice. A unique beautiful voice. You catch so much in your reactions. So authentic in your description of notes, communicating through his eyes his movements and his voice. A true performer. 😊😊❤❤❤❤
Still the best no doubt.
Love this song by the King and your reaction to it.👑👑👑👑👑
I remember years ago, I was watching one of Elvis’s performances,from around this period, the way he moved appeared to be like a wave in tune with the music.
In recent years, I saw a YT comment by Dr. Brewster , who was Elvis’s church choir director. One of the things he said was,
‘Elvis was a bundle of energy, set to music.’
To me, that perfectly described what I had felt about him.
Thank you for sharing!
I’ve watched these clips from TTWII many times but am loving how you point out things I never noticed or explain things about the performances that I don’t have technical knowledge about thank you 😊
Fire 🔥🔥🔥
Es una canción dificilísima de cantar. Como una montaña rusa de emociones y de notas. Es una interpretación maravillosa. Lo mejor de lo mejor.
There was a reunion of some of the people who got together to reminisce of their experience with working with Elvis, omg I forget the year however they did a specisl show where Ellvis stayed in that suite,Fabulous so please check it out and react to the get together of key people in his life,and how they share how Elvis affected them
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Love how your react and comment, nice reaction.
Thanks Red!
I love your Elvis reactions
Thank you!
Just love your reactions,you get it!!❤
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I SO AGREE, EXPRESSION IS THE BEST MEDICINE.. IF YOUR EXPRESSION IS GOOD THEN AND NOT TILL ,,, I LOVE THE STORY IN YOUR SONG.. SO YES THANK YOU FOR POINTING THAT OUT. ANOTHER GOOD ONE IS ( HOW THE WEB WAS WOVEN ) ECT....😊
Yes, this is such a good example of his enunciation. I felt the same way when he said the word “but until then”. This was Elvis at the top of his game. Gush, he looks so skinny and handsome. He was like eye candy to watch. It was like he floated with his walk.💕🥰
Great reaction again. As someone who has seen Elvis in concert, 1975, I can say his performances were always special! I never get tired of watching him performed this song. There was just something about him when he performs this!
So jealous you got to see him!
Precious Lord. If you have not already done 🙏
Subbing now ! Fabulous Elvis reaction !
Excellent reaction, as usual. ❤❤❤
You're the best! Thanks!
Oh a great rehearsal one to watch is the one doing Bridge Over Troubled Waters. You can really see him putting it together.
Love you reaction
Am a huge Elvis fan and I get goosebumps when I hear Jim sing. Not sure if you reacted to How the Web Was Woven or It's over.
I really enjoyed listening to Elvis. He is the best of the best singer and entertainer in the world. Please react to one of his songs from the movie Fun in Acapulco ,Bassa Nova Baby,".
Amo ésta canción su voz cómo llora la pasión con la que deja el cuerpo el alma en el escenario es " increíble " sólo por verlo y escuchar una frase pagaría $ 1.00.000 billón de de vidas amazing voice 😏👑
My fav Elvis song,
👑✌️
Crawfish from the movie King Creole, set in New Orleans. The lady singing with him is also outstanding. You’ll be surprised!❤
Elvis Presley
Crawfish
(Film King Creole)
1958
New Orleans
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Elvis Presley
Crawfish
(Film King Creole)
1958
New Orleans
ua-cam.com/video/bQOlgXaSDy8/v-deo.htmlsi=6rklJe3RNHFgIiPA
Elvis Presley
Crawfish
(Film King Creole)
1958
New Orleans
ua-cam.com/video/bQOlgXaSDy8/v-deo.htmlsi=6rklJe3RNHFgIiPA
Hey Mike, I knew that you would Love this beautiful performance from Elvis I actually requested it for you to react to , I have another suggestion for you by Elvis, it's called Loving Arms, there is no video in concert , just beautiful clips and the most Beautiful words of the World of Elvis, never gets old for me and you said it, He is a super hero , that is exactly what he was to me growing up in a small town in Tennessee, and I was just a child who loved Elvis so much and I believed that he was always going to be here, I was lucky enough to witness the Mystic and Magic of This Beautiful MAN, on 3 occasions and that first time in Knoxville Tennessee on April 8 72,was the best day of my life, I was only 11 years old and my nickname in elementary school was MS Elvis, so he just keeps on giving the World his music and mystic like no other artist ever will. Thank you for another great reaction to Elvis and keep on TCB like my main man Elvis does forever and Always TCB 1935
A few random thoughts on this performance:
last i checked, about a year ago, "Bahega" is still around and painting.
"Just Pretend" was not a commercial success when released in 1970 but has become an absolute fan favorite in Elvis world 50+ yrs later.
As you said, Elvis' body movements add so much, such as when he reaches down low ("and love you again!")
Personally, i think Elvis' run at the end: "Oh, oh, oh..." is the single greatest vocal moment of his career.
There is a complete acapella version of this performance on UA-cam, really makes you appreciate his voice
Great review.
Glad to hear Bahega is still around!
Take a look at Bossonova Baby from the movie Fun On Acapulco.Not one of his biggest hits but the moves are brilliant and he is in great voice.👍🙂
big BIG favorite!!
i knew you'd love this one!
its a beast of a song and elvis absolutely slays it!
thanks mike!
edit:
at the beginning when elvis says "no sorry I cant do that" a fan asked him for one of his rings
also pls checkout the clip from the movie king creole the track dixieland rock
you can find it here on youtube
Bob Dylan was actually a huge Elvis fan. He credits Elvis being the guy that inspired him to pursue a career in music. Quote: "The first time I heard Elvis it was like busting out of jail."
And you might be interested to know in the middle of his second Gospel recording session for his album "How Great Thou Art" Elvis recorded a Bob Dylan song in 1966: "Tomorrow Is A Long Time". Elvis never sang it live but as as a Bob Dylan fan and as now an EP fan I think you would get a lot of pure enjoyment reacting to that one.
Bob Dylan said about Elvis's recording of his song and I quote, "The one I treasure the most."
Now Elvis did sing a Gordon Lightfoot cover live during the January 12, 1973 Honolulu concert filming (long story in Elvis history but the January 14, 1973 Honolulu concert is the one that did actually air. The January 12, 1973 Honolulu concert filming was meant to be the back up just in case there were any kerfuffles with the already planned one).
Anyways, the Gordon Lightfoot cover Elvis did was "Early Morning Rain". He also recorded the song and it was released on his Elvis Now album.
Gordon Lightfoot was another big Elvis fan and he said that the first time he heard Elvis sing his song was on the radio when he was driving. He said he was so excited that he nearly drove his car into the roadside ditch and almost hit a tree.
Gordon Lightfoot also almost got to meet Elvis at one of his concerts. But he said that by the time he got backstage Elvis was surrounded by fans and his bodyguards looked as though they were overwhelmed. He said he never got to meet him in person and that he lived to regret it. He now has an original Elvis Now album on his desk and still claims that it is his most prized possession.
And yes Gordon Lightfoot and Bob Dylan are really good friends apparently. When they met each other for the first time Gordon Lightfoot said he was surprised by Bob Dylan's answer when he asked him who was his biggest influence.
Bob Dylan told him, "Elvis Presley."
Gordon Lightfoot was like, "REALLY?"
Bob Dylan was like, "Yeah, really."
Anyways, here is the link to Elvis's 1966 recording of Bob Dylan's "Tomorrow Is A Long Time": ua-cam.com/video/j7GCw5v3HI8/v-deo.htmlsi=kv4pviuU6qMWQes-
I should add here that Elvis's cover of Bob Dylan's song first appeared on one of his movie soundtracks "Spinout" hence the album cover you will see in the link. This was not Elvis's decision to bury that recording. It could have been management's doing since any song independent of a movie soundtrack might hurt the sales of the movie soundtrack album.
GREAT reaction!
And yes "Just Pretend" is an older country song. Kudos to you for getting that!
Thank you!
@@therewatchproject You are so very welcome! Absolutely my humble pleasure! Thank you back!
Elvis é, simplesmente, a PERFEIÇÃO em pessoa, nunca haverá outro igual Elvis ❤
This is arguably Elvis at his absolute greatest. 50's? Early 60's? 1968-70? It's a great debate.
For me, 68-73
Elvis was also the best at enunciation and pronunciation. You hit it on the spot. People usually are not aware of it
There are rehearsal videos out there watch his Bridge Over rehearsal
As always, great reaction to a great song by THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER EVER AND EVER ❤❤❤❤❤
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Thanks Mike, Great review. I always enjoys your reviews on Elvis. There's great behind the scenes or rehursels in Elvis, That's the way it is Film. Like him doing- Words, Or Mary in the morning. But better in the film. As sometimes UA-cam can splice scenes together and not have the same feel or quality. But it depends.
Thank you so much for always providing such great analysis. I am so happy that you mentioned how he enunciates, because that is one of the things that I appreciate about him. Also no worries about the pausing, I've watched this at least 5,000 times 😂
You are so welcome!
Elvis was always so grateful to his fans and knew they were the reason a poor country boy was famous. He gave them gifts and loved sharing his wealth. If he heard one of them was in trouble he would help if he could. In the early 70's watching TV at home in Memphis he saw where there in Memphis a woman had no legs, she was older and her husband had taken a crate and attached wheel so she could get around, they were obviously poor. So Elvis got on the phone and ordered a state of the arts electric wheelchair and took it to her house. When they arrived they didn't seem to know who he was but they thanked him and he left. His buddy Charlie said, I don't think they realized you were aElvis. He said, I don't care I wanted to help her. That's the way he was. Sometime you should watch "Elvis Presley King of Kindness". Thanks.
He's not piss off
at all.
The King
Love it - fantastic song and performance - every song from That's The Way It Is was amazing and really just love them all ⭐⚡💛
Elvis always the best and love this song especially
Great analysis again Mike. The Las Vegas Summer Festival 1970 was such a strong engagement. Just imagine a concert with Suspicious Minds, I Just Can't Help Believing, Just Pretend, Polk Salad Annie (you have not reacted to yet), In The Ghetto (dito), I Can't Stop Loving You, You've Lost That Loving Feeling, I've Lost You and Bridge Over Troubled Over Water all in one setlist. That's what he did. Twice a day. From August 10 to September 7, 1970, Elvis performed 58 concerts on the level you are watching for the first time in 2024. Isn't that level, intensity, and frequency only plain incredible? Elvis shouting out "C'mon man!" at 5:09 in your video was an act of dissatisfaction. The tempo of the song in that part was somewhat slower than rehearsed and Elvis urged the band to speed up the performance a tad.
That must have been something else!
I love watching people discovering Elvis 😍❤️
Would love to see you react to some of his bloopers or recordings/rehearsals where he changes lyrics or goes wrong… he used some colourful language and his laughter is very infectious.
A hint of his naughty humour here: ua-cam.com/users/shortsmvjxRrdVZF4?si=pngV0DtI5fvEHRkr
For some years there have been tours '"Elvis in Concert" where Elvis is on the big screen with live singers and musicians on stage. It started about 2000 when it included some of the original singers & musicians from the 70s live on stage.
I saw one at Wembley Arena, and they played this. Oh, yes, I was pretending he was there. At the end, I almost expected him to walk on to the stage. I was totally mesmerised.
I last saw it in October 23. I hope it returns again.
Thank you 👏👏 just another dynamic performance. One of the movie songs I enjoy is "Wooden Heart" from his movie GI Blues . It shows his versatility & sings part of song in Germany. Thank you again for enjoying Elvis like we do 😊
I meant German not Germany ...
Thank you for your reactions to this outstanding man. There is an ACAPELLA version of this song I would love you to react to this version. ELVIS FOREVER ❤❤❤
Thanks Jean, will take a listen!
“Viva Las Vegas” was entertaining
There is a 5 part california studio session rehersals 31st march 1972 there is also a complete version but that is over 40 minuyes long and has an interview with elvis at the end.
This wonderful performance has been the only time I’ve seen Elvis get a little rattled with his band, that “come on man” was directed to someone in the band, yet he preformed it like a dedicated performer! Elvis in his Prime!
Great job! I suggest you react to a few songs from his last recorded concert 77, Hurt, Unchained Melody, How Great Thou Art. He wasn't in good shape and his stage fright due to the filming was quite evident but his vocals were amazing. His voice was even more seasoned than his 70 and 73 concert videos. Also Aloha from Hawaii song "What Now My Love".
Thank you!
Staying in this very place (hilton) in 2 weeks time can't wait.Regards from Lancashire.
I've heard this song a few hundreds (thousands?) times. Not one of my favorites, but it's the King, so I enjoy it. Top 200 EP song.
Everytime I see these reactions and how much people enjoy and appreciate Elvis' vocals I also think about how Andy Kaufman parodied Elvis. I like Kaufman and all but I'm souring on his Elvis humor.
he was possibly the first to do elvis on national tv & while elvis was still alive
elvis actually loved andys portrayal of him
but elvis had a real love and appreciation for comedians and i have no doubt he saw it as nothing but love
you watch elvis dr who and x files, you are my soulmate
Haha, my man!
Great performance and reaction. A fun movie number is “The Lady Loves Me” with Ann Margaret from the movie “Viva Las Vegas”, or the song “C’mon Everybody” from the same movie.
One of my favourite Elvis songs. Bizarre fact: it was cowritten by Mr Tumble's dad.
Great reaction. How about Guadalajara or Marguerita from ‘Fun In Acapulco’.
Thanks Bobby!
My dad said the same thing you can hear what he is saying!!
This is one of my favorite Elvis songs, I actually searched for this live performance for my playlist, it is so much more powerful than the studio version. Right now, I find myself on a Elvis country phase. If you would like to give audio a chance there are two really fun country songs I recommend:
I Was Born about Ten Thousand Years Ago
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I Washed My Hands in Muddy Water
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Video of a rehearsal, well sort of :)
I Washed My Hands in Muddy Water
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Thanks again for a great reaction.
Ooooh, thank you!
I'm offering the suggestion of fever. There's a studio version and the Aloha version. I think it would be nice for you to do the comparison. I prefer the studio.
Reagere du kun på videoer, for mig var mange af hans allerbedste ikke dem der hittede men der er så mage helt geniale numre spm burde have været nummer 1 så mange gange
Kunne være fedt at se dig høre nogle af disse smukke sange ❤
Happy to do audio too!
@@therewatchproject super
Så har jeg et par forslag
Blues numre:
Stranger in my own hometown - jam
Stranger in my own hometown (X-rated blues jam)
Reconsider baby
A mess of blues - Alternate take one
Merry christmas baby - unedited version
Andre numre:
Any day now
Faded love
From a jack to a king
Gentle on my mind
Tomorrow never comes
The sound of your cry - take 3
We can make the morning
Jeg håber du finder tid til at tjekke nogle af dem, og der er mange mange flere
En stor hilsen fra Denmark❤
ua-cam.com/video/LhsC_mMeqWc/v-deo.html This will give you a bit of flavor of Elvis working with the band/backup singers as Elvis was probably the most unheralded producer in music. As, like here, he's well known to have sat down with his piano player to get the arrangement he wanted and then he would produce what he wanted, just like here, for the record.
Ps Datin , I think you would like for behind the scenes