Elvis knew all about growing up in the ghetto he grew up very poor in and lived in a shot gun shack home that his dad built in and grew up In tupelo ms he never forgot where he came from
This song is so true of america. And now exspecially of Chicago. We need to pray for Chicago,and america. The great nation we once knew, is slipping away
It is hard to get out, you are right. I give it up also to those who will come along side and mentor kids who need role models, who pour love and wisdom humbly
I just started watching your channel thanks for doing this elvis reaction. Can you a elvis reaction to walk a mile in my shoes the live Vegas version thanks
Thank you also for your beautiful commentary. How many singers can have that said about them? Not many, sadly. Bill Withers, Gordon Lightfoot, Lisa Gerrard, Tiny Tim.
I was born in Chicago but in very good circumsatnces and was fortunate, but I saw those in the ghetto there who were trapped by poverty and lack of good schools and it was violent. I am glad that you were able to escape the ghetto. Thanks to God for that!
Thank you for the thoughtful reaction, Sarah. There are no easy answers but if we don't try to help our children to grow up right where will we be then? As a parent this song really makes you think and be thankful. Best to you!!
"Elvis Presley - In the ghetto! For me one of Elvis greatest songs from the 60´s Suggestion: "Dolly Parton - In the ghetto" One of the best cover versions! Thanks Sarah! For a great Elvis Presley reaction video. 🙂
This song could have been about me, except I made it out. I am still angry today... that will never change, but I have found some solace in natural places. ~peace~
He was a once in a generation talent and I was just a little kid when he passed away. However, his music was played a lot around the house growing up which is probably why I love his music. My favorite songs by Elvis are Don’t; One Night (With You); Love Me; You Don’t Know Me; Such a Night; Young and Beautiful; Don’t Leave Me Now; and I Want You, I Need You, I love You.
I can’t remember who said this, but I recently heard a quote “if a child doesn’t have a father in the home, they’ll find one in the streets”. And I think in the context they meant, they really were directly addressing homes with no fathers, fathers that literally abandon them. But I think it still can relate to any low income situation. Even if their parent(s) are around, there may be other things going on. They may have to work multiple jobs to keep their home and food on the table, so they just aren’t around enough to physically care for their children. They may be dealing with an illness or an addiction and therefore can’t care for their child properly. Whatever the reason, if a child can’t find the support they need at home, they will look for it somewhere else. And that’s how a lot of gangs sway kids into joining them. They provide a sense of family and belonging that the child is desperate for. It’s so sad because they deserve so much more, but the world can be cruel. I can’t think of many artists that would use their platform like this. It’s one thing to make a statement during a performance or interview, etc. Which very few artists will even do that. But he actually made it into a song.And I feel like it’s even more impactful that way. It’s more likely to reach more ears and music tends to hit you differently than just hearing works spoken or seeing them written. To do this, and do it during the social climate of that time, is pretty amazing.
It is from several studies that have found in the US that 90% of all inmates in prisons come from single mother homes. If there is no father to teach a man how to be a man, the boy will find someone who will, it normally is not one who cares and only wants to use the child for their own desires, either dragging them into violent crimes or worse.
No one would record this Mac Davis song as it was too raw, especially during the race riots in the 1960s. A top RCA executive said we can't release it. Elvis heard it and said, "That's my next single, son" and walked away. The great Sammy Davis Jr famously turned it down. Only Elvis was willing to risk his career to get that record on the air-waves. Only Elvis could have performed it and gotten the radio play when it came out in the late 1960's, during the Civil Rights Movement. He made it his platform. One of his major public statements on the issues of racism and poverty. Without uttering a single press release or public statement. Not a single political word or comment. Amazing power of song by a very brave and loving human being.
one thing that i don't think gets nearly enough attention is his charitable nature. He would regularly give away cars, cash, and many other things (in some ways he was the Mr. beast of his time). he also routinely hired minority workers and even created the Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation. a portion of the funds received by the EPCF each year goes to an Elvis Presley scholarship that i can't remember the exact name of at the moment, while other portions go to helping other charities including one that provides counseling and other services to abused children.
"In The Ghetto" was a big hit for Elvis in 1969. It was written by the late great Mac Davis. It deals with the poverty & sadness of life growing up in the ghetto.
I do know what it is like to live in the GHETTO because I lived there my family was just about the only white family that lived there it MY MOM THAT TOOK CARE OF US she had 9 kids I am the youngest boy I have a baby sister she’s 5 years younger than I am the oldest she is 11 years old then me I did not let there I grow up at to stop me and I stop going to school at 13 to help my MOM to pay the bills at home
@@SarahDengler I really like the music, it's a nice touch. The intro is cool. Maybe background music slightly turned down during your reaction. It's lovely.🌻
Good song thank you
Elvis knew all about growing up in the ghetto he grew up very poor in and lived in a shot gun shack home that his dad built in and grew up In tupelo ms he never forgot where he came from
Sweet reaction..to an honest song..I’m a Chicago old man..I live overseas now though
Lovely reaction
This song really makes you think and feel!
Just fabulous!!
This song is so true of america. And now exspecially of Chicago. We need to pray for Chicago,and america. The great nation we once knew, is slipping away
Your right
Sooo god, i love you like the dessert needs the rain 😘🥰❤
Elvis grew up poor that song is a tearjerker
And on the 8th day God created Elvis
It is hard to get out, you are right. I give it up also to those who will come along side and mentor kids who need role models, who pour love and wisdom humbly
I just started watching your channel thanks for doing this elvis reaction. Can you a elvis reaction to walk a mile in my shoes the live Vegas version thanks
Thank you, I'll add it to the list🙂
Thank you Sarah for what you do here
This is my epoca and i must say , that hear all those old standards are making me cry..
TIME PASSES. ⌛
Wonderful, thoughtful reaction. Thank you. Elvis is so very special.💖🔥💖🔥
Nice job young lady, much respect to you
Amen, 👍✌👌🇵🇷🇺🇲❤🙏
Love your intro music. Also your reactions are always beautiful. Thank you Sarah!! 💙💙
Thank you so much!!
Thank you also for your beautiful commentary. How many singers can have that said about them? Not many, sadly. Bill Withers, Gordon Lightfoot, Lisa Gerrard, Tiny Tim.
What a lovely and thoughtful and empathetic reaction. You made my allergies act up a little bit.
Thank you 🙂
I was born in Chicago but in very good circumsatnces and was fortunate, but I saw those in the ghetto there who were trapped by poverty and lack of good schools and it was violent. I am glad that you were able to escape the ghetto. Thanks to God for that!
Poverty Sister; we all must do our part, Elvis did more than his share👍👏
Thank you for the thoughtful reaction, Sarah. There are no easy answers but if we don't try to help our children to grow up right where will we be then? As a parent this song really makes you think and be thankful. Best to you!!
Honestly! Thank you 🙂
This is my favorite Elvis song!!!
"Elvis Presley - In the ghetto! For me one of Elvis greatest songs from the 60´s
Suggestion: "Dolly Parton - In the ghetto" One of the best cover versions!
Thanks Sarah! For a great Elvis Presley reaction video. 🙂
This song could have been about me, except I made it out. I am still angry today... that will never change, but I have found some solace in natural places. ~peace~
Sarah- I guess that I thought you had already reacted to this great Elvis song. LOL. Glad you finally was able to.
Thank you for your personal comments. Very moving
I love elvis
He was a once in a generation talent and I was just a little kid when he passed away. However, his music was played a lot around the house growing up which is probably why I love his music. My favorite songs by Elvis are Don’t; One Night (With You); Love Me; You Don’t Know Me; Such a Night; Young and Beautiful; Don’t Leave Me Now; and I Want You, I Need You, I love You.
I can’t remember who said this, but I recently heard a quote “if a child doesn’t have a father in the home, they’ll find one in the streets”. And I think in the context they meant, they really were directly addressing homes with no fathers, fathers that literally abandon them. But I think it still can relate to any low income situation. Even if their parent(s) are around, there may be other things going on. They may have to work multiple jobs to keep their home and food on the table, so they just aren’t around enough to physically care for their children. They may be dealing with an illness or an addiction and therefore can’t care for their child properly. Whatever the reason, if a child can’t find the support they need at home, they will look for it somewhere else. And that’s how a lot of gangs sway kids into joining them. They provide a sense of family and belonging that the child is desperate for. It’s so sad because they deserve so much more, but the world can be cruel.
I can’t think of many artists that would use their platform like this. It’s one thing to make a statement during a performance or interview, etc. Which very few artists will even do that. But he actually made it into a song.And I feel like it’s even more impactful that way. It’s more likely to reach more ears and music tends to hit you differently than just hearing works spoken or seeing them written. To do this, and do it during the social climate of that time, is pretty amazing.
Couldn't agree more
It is from several studies that have found in the US that 90% of all inmates in prisons come from single mother homes. If there is no father to teach a man how to be a man, the boy will find someone who will, it normally is not one who cares and only wants to use the child for their own desires, either dragging them into violent crimes or worse.
No one would record this Mac Davis song as it was too raw, especially during the race riots in the 1960s. A top RCA executive said we can't release it. Elvis heard it and said, "That's my next single, son" and walked away. The great Sammy Davis Jr famously turned it down.
Only Elvis was willing to risk his career to get that record on the air-waves. Only Elvis could have performed it and gotten the radio play when it came out in the late 1960's, during the Civil Rights Movement.
He made it his platform. One of his major public statements on the issues of racism and poverty. Without uttering a single press release or public statement. Not a single political word or comment. Amazing power of song by a very brave and loving human being.
God gave him to us for only 42 years ,then needed him to sing with the Angels
I have never heard a song by Elvis that I did not love.
one thing that i don't think gets nearly enough attention is his charitable nature. He would regularly give away cars, cash, and many other things (in some ways he was the Mr. beast of his time). he also routinely hired minority workers and even created the Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation. a portion of the funds received by the EPCF each year goes to an Elvis Presley scholarship that i can't remember the exact name of at the moment, while other portions go to helping other charities including one that provides counseling and other services to abused children.
Studio version is so much better, this one is really «hurried». Studio version is simply incredible.
Father
"In The Ghetto" was a big hit for Elvis in 1969. It was written by the late great Mac Davis. It deals with the poverty & sadness of life growing up in the ghetto.
I do know what it is like to live in the GHETTO because I lived there my family was just about the only white family that lived there it MY MOM THAT TOOK CARE OF US she had 9 kids I am the youngest boy I have a baby sister she’s 5 years younger than I am the oldest she is 11 years old then me I did not let there I grow up at to stop me and I stop going to school at 13 to help my MOM to pay the bills at home
Every time I hear this song I think of Eric Cartman😂
If you want a truly wonderful love song, check out Don Williams doing "You're My Best Friend"
"Available for the devil to use" profound observation!
I have a reaction for you. Alyssa lies by Jason Michael Carroll. Its based on a true story. WARNING!!! HAVE TISSUES NEARBY
yes absolutely
Next time please make your background music a lot lower or turn it off. It's very difficult to hear you.
Oh, sorry about that
@@SarahDengler I really like the music, it's a nice touch. The intro is cool. Maybe background music slightly turned down during your reaction. It's lovely.🌻
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