Elvis Presley & The Black Community - That Echo Will Never Die (Reaction)
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- Elvis Presley was one of the most popular and influential musicians of all time. His relationship with the black community was complex. In this video, I react to a documentary that explores Elvis's relationship with black music and culture. I discuss how Elvis's music helped to bridge the racial divide in America. This is a fascinating and important documentary that sheds new light on Elvis Presley's legacy. I hope you enjoy my reaction!
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He kept a lot of his charity work hidden ,he didn't make a fuss about things he just did things his way.
Makes me laugh when he says Elvis is bigger now than when he was alive,how young he seemed saying that. Elvis was massive worldwide from day one.
OF Course -- But with the Media We have now... He is still very famous... and possibly more so
@HeavenlyPresley-Tonya The impact he had was groundbreaking and earth moving you can't imagine and all that without the modern equipment my first Elvis record was a 78 played on a wind up record player.
In regards to his addiction, I've read a book recently that was written by the chief medical expert in the defence at Dr Nick's criminal trial. This book sheds light on Elvis's complicated medical conditions. It broke my heart and made me love him even more. This was a man in tremendous pain that carried on with his crushing workload and never let on to his fans or friends. He had a disease that they didn't even know existed back then, and they didn't know how to treat. When they found out all Elvis endured, the jury called his doctor a 'Good Samaritan'. The book is called 'The Strange Medical Saga of Elvis Presley', if you care to read it. The author has dedicated his life to researching this disease since the trial and much more is known about it now. If only they'd known about the disease back then, he might have been helped. I get so mad when people talk about him like he was just another drug addict. A lot of people suffering with what he had, sadly commit suicide to get away from the pain. So how strong was Elvis Presley?... ❤ RIP
Charlie Hodge said in an interview available on UA-cam that Elvis also had cancer and would have died from it if the heart attack hadn’t happened. So maybe that heart attack was merciful after all?
--------- I think we are in similar camps. While I make it a rule to not read any elvis books, even if they support my opinion, the 'core' of elvis truth for the better sources & books seem to revolve around his being prescribed meds (not illegal street drugs) for a list of health issues that justified their use in the beginning. I recall a fellow elvis fan friend of mine used to carry around a copy of his health issues which prompted his need which first started him taking these meds. However, this isn't to say that Elvis didn't become dependent upon these. Even doctors themselves know the risks & fall into that dilemma. But this was the 1970s, and no opioid awareness existed like it does in 2023.
For theses reasons, I put Elvis in an entirely different category than the healthy rock stars (beatles, etc) whose only purpose for taking drugs are for recreation. While both categories can get addicted, the former is walking into it with a genuine need, and the latter is illegally entering into it foolheartedly. From the science part of Elvis' dilemma, he'd still need to be taking some of the painkillers today, as he did in 1977 for a few of his conditions. But even without all this mumbo jumbo, it was the kind of man elvis was, that made me like him.
Please do research about Elvis’s alleged drug addiction. He had many ,many physical ailments that required daily prescriptions. He had his mother’s family health issues, with congenital heart disease. He’d always, even as a child ,suffered from insomnia and was a sleepwalker. He had glaucoma from which he’d go blind without daily medication, he had ulcerative colitis with a twisted bowel, he also suffered from a condition that meant his tendons and muscles would spasm. He took medicine to function, not to get high. He never wanted to be unable to perform as he didn’t want to let his fans down. The media latched on to “Drug addiction” because that is more catchy than “ Constipation and eyesight problems”!!! Looking forward to your next Elvis reaction. There’s so much to discover, with his portfolio of over 700 songs, 31 films and 2 documentaries.. Enjoy!!👌💕🕺🙏
Elvis fell in love with drugs when he was in the army.
He was brought into this world very very poor. He was a twin that died at birth &buried in an unmarked grave in a shoebox. He was 1 of 4 white families living in a prominently black community in awful times of segregation. He didn't see color, he saw humans helping humans. His mama brought him up right! To be respectful of all people. He never forgot where he came from. He helped so many people, mostly strangers! Please react to Elvis...King of Kindness and short version of Elvis...A Generous Heart.
Thank u for wanting to learn about Elvis and keeping his music & memory alive. TCB ⚡❤
His rehearsals are great too. Words with the Sweet Inspirations and even the interview with Estelle Brown, from the Sweets.
The media and the establishment were always bad mouthing Elvis. In the 1950s they said he was vulgar and was corrupting the youth, in the 60s they said his movies were crap (they're enjoyable for the most part) and in the 70s he was 'fat and forty'. Poor guy couldn't win and yet he transcended all this to bring such joy to so many people worldwide (I'm in the UK). Way ahead of his time as you said and the echo will NEVER die ❤
The Establisment did not like Elvis because he mixed the races. So they tried to cancel him. The same today.
Great reaction❤
Elvis did not mix any races.
I love this quote "Elvis was the firstest with the mostest" - Roy Orbison
Elvis is the Greatest. He also had Cherokee Indian heritage through his great great great grandmother, Morning White Dove (1800-1835).
Ironically, Elvis hated the nickname “the King” and would not allow it to be used in his presence. If someone called him the King to his face, he'd say “No, no. Jesus Christ is the King. I'm just an entertainer.”
“I wasn’t just a fan, I was his brother. He told me I was good and I told him he was good; That was never an issue between us. Elvis was hard working, dedicated and God loved him. The last time I saw him was at Graceland. We sang Old Blind Barnabus together, a gospel song. I love him and hope to see him again in heaven. There will never be another like this Soul Brother.”
-James Brown
Elvis was a one off. You need to watch "Elvis Presley the King of Kindness" it shows what he did for so many people, a lot of things no one had any idea about.
Yep its crazy the more you learn about Elvis and not just the entertainer you love him even more because you get to know the soul behind the voice!
Elvis had backlash from both ends in the white and black communities~ all based on fear of acceptance.
He was hated by the black community because E pioneered and opened doors where no black was allowed. He was equally hated by the white communities because here you have a "white boy" intermingled with the blacks and allowing for them to finally get recognized as worthy enough for any recognition. This was a double whammy, especially back in that hypocritical era, when blacks were dehumanized, and it was accepted. And then here came Elvis to shake it all up!
I still stand amazed that through it all, Elvis never gave up!!!. He continued on, and even to this day, like him or not, it is undeniable that his trajectory on this earth has helped and aided millions over millions both in and out of this Industry. Musically, because of his enormous gifted talent, and exposure to create and be uninhibited by being true to himself, giving others the opportunity to ride that wave. And as an undisclosed Humanitarian, in the gracious giving he exposed many in the monetary heartfelt acts that he gave away. He suffered for it, but did it anyway. ❤
I totally dig your compassionate authentic commentary and reaction to EP. Keep doing you Boo! 👍😊❤
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@@Elvista who are the black people that gave Elvis any back lash?
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 don't speak troll 🤚🏼
@@Elvista HAH! you and your comment carry no credibility! BOOM BIATCH!
We took a road trip last month from Phoenix to Atlanta, stopping in Memphis to see Graceland and Tupelo where Elvis was born. We fell in love with The King all over again.
There is a part 2 and its great. I became a fan when I was 6...now I am 68. Once you are hooked..it never goes away. Not only his music reaches into your heart...but his kindness toward his fellow man. He spent most of his money buy cars, homes etc etc for his friends and for people he didnt even know. He never forgot what it was like to be poor. Thanks for playing this. There will never be another Elvis...ever.
Ditto when I was 5 and I’m 65. 😊
I’ve been a fan as long as i can remember and I’m 31 my mom still brags about how big the “Aloha From Hawaii” concert really was and getting to see it live on TV lol
@@lindapowers8592Ditto I'm 64,and love Elvis w my whole heart❤❤❤
I have texted you before and I am absolutely thrilled that you liked my suggestion of Elvis and the black community. There is another Elvis and the black community part two. Also, there is a mini documentary maybe 12 minutes long called Elvis a generous heart another one is 200 Cadillacs. These are all little mini documentaries, which would give you a really good education. God bless you. I am thrilled that you put this on your reaction. Thank you so much for your kindness. Love sent ❤️
Thanks so much for your moving reaction to Elvis (Jan. 8, 1935-Aug. 16, 1977).
Elvis was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi, in a 2 room shack of a house his dad built with money he borrowed from his boss. That's how dirt poor they were. He was one half of identical twins; the other boy - Jesse Garon - was stillborn. They were so poor, that Jesse Garon was buried in a shoebox in an unmarked grave. At Graceland they have a plaque with his name on it in his memory.
Elvis always got along with the black community and learned a lot about music from his friends of color. Also, according to the one drop rule, Elvis would not be considered white, since he has Cherokee ancestors on both the Smith (his mother) and the Presley (his father) sides of the family. His paternal grandfather, Jesse Dunning Presley, was not happy that his two sons, Elvis' father Vernon and his brother Vester, married two sisters, Gladys and Clettes who were known to have Cherokee blood in their family tree. J.D. Presley was quite the racist a-hole, often drunk and a philandering husband to Minnie Mae (they were actually separated long before they finally divorced in 1954) who was always competing with his sons Vester and Vernon and who was known to abuse his kids when drunk. J.D. was was publicly against race mixing and was in denial about the Cherokee blood in his own family tree. It was more publicly known that the Smith family had Native blood in their family tree, so when both his sons fell for 2 Smith sisters and Vernon, on top of that, was still a minor at 17 when he eloped with Gladys who was 4 years older than him, Jesse was totally pissed off.
As a child, Elvis already had many friends in the black community at the time his family was one of 4 "white" families that lived in the predominantly black neighborhood The Hill, just across from Shake Rag. His childhood friend Sam Bell said that some of the (black) kids in that neighborhood had lighter skin than Elvis (ua-cam.com/video/LrFCyNMvZWk/v-deo.html). One of Elvis' bodyguards once said that he thought it was a miracle Elvis got into Humes High School in Memphis, because it was "lily white". Elvis wanted to be more open about his Native ancestry, but his manager "colonel" Tom Parker (real name Andreas van Kuijk) was against it because he was afraid it might cost Elvis fans (and himself money). They did have Elvis play characters in his movies though where he had Native American blood (Flaming Star, G.I. Blues, Stay Away Joe). Once Elvis had his own (apprentice) job learning to be an electrician, he saved up his money and bought his clothes in the same style that many of his friends of color wore. He was called a (forgive me, just stating facts here) "n-lover" and got beaten up several times too. Later, when he was an established star, he would not perform at places where the members of color of his back-up band/orchestra weren't allowed.
I believe the organising Committee for the 6 Houston shows realised they'd have to process over 175,000 refunds for the shows if Elvis refused to come so they backed down quickly. The shows were eventually seen by over 207,000 people ... the ironic thing, which apparently amused Elvis greatly, is that when the Band and Backing singers were driven around the infield of the Astrodome in trucks whilst being introduced to the crowd, the three black girls were driven by the Committee Chairman's own daughter ....
Elvis was and always will be ❤👑❤️
Duane, there are parts 2,3,andI think 4 of Elvis and the Black Community. Mohammed Ali was a close friend of his, and on the cover of Jerry Schilling's book about Elvis, Ali writes, " I loved Elvis. He was the sweetest , most humble, nicest man I ever knew."
Yes there is a part 2 to this documentary! Elvis was far from racis! He loved all people! Shame that someone didnt put their foot down with the drugs! The help wasnt there for addictions then and the people around him were afraid to stand up to him because he would fire them! Some thoughts are your job was more impt. than helping your friend! Sad! Elvis never got over the loss of his mother and after his divorce from Priscilla in 1973 you could see the downward spiral and his drug use got out of control! So much more to the story! Keep digging! Ty so much for getting informed!
There wasn’t a racist bone in Elvis’s body.He loved everyone regardless of skin color.
Very nice reaction. This man paved the way and took the punches! He was kindness personified and loved all people. He used his wealth to make the lives of ordinary people a little better. His echo will never die. Still loved worldwide 👍🥇🙋🏻♀️(🌍🇿🇦)
check out Elvis the King Of Kindness , it shows what a huge heart Elvis had , and how much he gave back .
Thank you for reacting so positively to this video, Elvis adored Gospel music and it was in that genre that he won his Grammies, his song How Great Thou Art being one of them. He would always sing a gospel song in his concerts and his audiences loved him for it. Elvis always only worked with the best musicians and the best backing singers, who were utterly loyal to him as he was to them. 👌💕🕺
Thank you for watching and reacting to this and for taking the time to find out more about Elvis the Man. You're just beginning to find out what a truly loving, caring, kind, generous and humble man Elvis really was. There is a Part 2, but, in my opinion, it's not as good as Part 1 and does repeat some of the stuff from Part 1. You should definitely watch 'Elvis Presley: The King of Kindness' and Elvis: A Generous Heart' to find out more about him.
Seeing Elvis before he died is heartbreaking. Hard to watch. He was like a member of our families. But if we’re honest, as his life-long fans, the doctors and the drugs didn’t kill him. We did. The collective “WE”. We could never get enough. We always needed more. We forgot he was just a man. Elvis could have anything he wanted. Behind the gates of Graceland. He was a prisoner of his fame. Kinda takes the fun out of life.
Actually -- Priscilla kept asking for more and more child support He had manyyy employees to pay... so it wasn't just the demand of the fans ... Research I've done
LAMAR FIKE: In May ‘73, Priscilla pulled a good one. If brains were dynamite, Priscilla couldn't blow up a goddamn gnat. But someone started telling her about the law out in Californta, telling her what she could have gotten in the divorce. So she filed a motion in Santa Monica Superior Court to set aside her original property settlement. She found her a sharp attorney who called the original settlement "extrinsic fraud." He was out for blood.
MARTY LACKER: Priscilla's new lawyer, Arthur Toll, claimed she needed $11,800 a month. I was there when Elvis found out. We were standing out in the back of Graceland, laughing about something. And Vernon came up cussing, just madder than hell.
He was white as a sheet. Elvis said, "What's wrong, Daddy?" He said, 'It's that damn Priscilla. Her lawyer just called. She's suing you for more money."
And Elvis's words were,
"That no-good, greedy fuckin' bitch.
Damnit, I gave her enough!"
I remember in the early years, long before he was married, when Elvis would hear about divorces and women taking their husbands to the cleaners, he'd always say, "That'll never happen to me. I'll kill the bitch first."
~ Elvis and the Memphis Maffia
He absolutely did a lot more than just music. Look at his military service, police service, he had a deep feel to do what he could to help people.
crap!
Loved your reaction so much. Yes there is a part two. When I listen to you I feel there may be a chance young people can make this a better world by researching the past. Elvis loved everyone. ❤There are many documentaries about Elvis. King of Kindness, 200 Cadillacs and so many more. God bless you and thank you 🙏 ❤
I totally agree doctors should first do no harm.
I was just as upset as you about the doctor, his manager and his father not taking care of his life. He made all of their lives so much better.
Love your take on this video, I agree with you completely. Thanks for reacting and helping keep Elvis music alive!
The more you read about Elvis' life especially Peter Guralnick's book Carless Love the sadder you'll become. He was such an amazing talent who has become an icon and Legend that we forget he was a man. A man who gave so much to the world and in the end there was no one to help him. Who knows, maybe he couldn't be helped but after 46 years it's still so darn sad.
and Elvis was a coward too.
It’s important to remember the times in which Elvis began his career. Segregation was firmly entrenched in all areas of society. “Race music” was not played on white stations. Elvis absorbed all the influences from his upbringing and created a sound that appealed to white and black people. This was also a time when the civil rights movement was gaining momentum and lots of white people were very resistant to ending segregation. There was a lot of violence. Rev. Brewster was a well known civil rights advocate and, really unknowingly, Elvis became enmeshed in change. He was threatened with jail, prohibited from performing in some cities, etc. Elvis just kept doing what he was doing. He came on the scene at a pivotal time and was part of big cultural changes.
It is rarely mentioned, but Elvis was a deeply spiritual and philosophical man who wanted to understand himself and humanity by studying world religions, including Eastern philosophy. His personal book collection contained many many complex books on discovering the true spiritual nature of being human. This is why Elvis was a humanitarian. Much has been said of his Christianity and love for God, but he also studied Islam, Taoism, yogic principals and many more besides. He was not some lumpen idol residing in a gilded cage, counting his money and taking all that he could. He was a beautiful soul who gave away far more than he kept for himself, and that includes his love. It is so heartening to see young people such as you taking the time to understand a very good man. Thank you for your great reaction.
People tried to say he was a prejudiced person. He certainly was NOT! He loved everybody and wanted unity in the country he loved so much!! Another reason why he is the King!
Thank you for showing such an interest in the real Elvis. There is a part 2. There's an interview with Sam Bell. He was one of Elvis' childhood friend. You will see where it all truly began. How the black community played a big part in who he was, what he believed in and why he didn't see a difference between them.
I feel we have been very lucky in our lifetime to have seen or heard many great artists... From Elvis, Michael Jackson, Prince, Freddie Mercury (to name a few). They have all paved the way for future generations. I hope great music never dies ...
For a full account of his early life & how it all began, there are a few videos to watch in your own time -- a history going back to '53 -- (1) ELVIS - How It All Began - 1953 & 1954 - TSOE 2019; (2) ELVIS IN PERSON: 1954 - Roger Mogstad; (3) ELVIS IN PERSON: 1955; the little i saw was very good & factual as i recall growing up w-it. Yes, Elvis was real, he meant what he said, he meant what he did, he was no phony & no one exuded the emotion that he did - he could do it without yelling or shouting -- it came from his soul & his gut w-his powerful yet calming voice. One person who did not like him was Ray Charles; & it's said that Quincy Jones began the rumor of Elvis being a racist (he did say it, but i don't know if he started it but it's what has been said for a long time). There was so much to him -- even his charitable work was not splashed all over the papers or news reports. He did what he had to do quietly. But as someone said, he was very stubborn, & how do you help a 42 yr. old man who isn't looking for help; Elvis was extremely despondent for many reasons, part of which he was tired of doing the same songs night after night. He had plans to start working on a gospel tour, but obviously that never came to pass. I guess his only outlet were those pills. I hope you'll watch my suggestions to see how it all began for him. Thank you.
You nailed this one! One of the greatest reactions ever to this piece
This was a great reaction young man thank you for the respect you give Elvis there is a part 2 to this but you ought to try Elvis king of kindness cuz Elvis was so much more than a great entertainer he was a great human being Elvis was one of the most if not the most charitable celebrities to ever live he knew how it felt to be poor and he loved giving more than he loved anything Elvis probably made two hundred million dollars in his lifetime and back then it was a lot more than it is today but when he died he only had five million dollars in this bank account and it was dew to him giving it all away you really should check out king of kindness A generous heart
Elvis's father tried talking to him a few times about how trusting he was & how much he gave away. Even after certain people put out a book maglining him & his character! But Elvis refused to change... he was ..who he was. Elvis did become a bit more cautious.... recognizing those that were trying to take advantage and who wasn't. But he still wanted to believe the good in people.... that was just him. Elvis wasn't going to stop giving to others....it made him happy seeing the look on peoples faces... when he could do something to help them. He was truly one of those people... that you could sincerely say... he would give someone else the shirt off his back ....if they needed it or wanted it!
I've been an Elvis fan pretty much my entire life. Mom was a hige fan and I've been listening to his music since I was born. Watched his movies. Saw the '68 Comeback Special when it aired on tv and then the Aloha From Hawaii concert when it aired in '73. I was lucky enough to see him in concert twice in '72. First early in the year and then again in November of '72 for my 11th birthday.
Hey my young man I am sooo happy u r playing these videos n learning about our ELVIS! BE BLESS BROTHER!
Thank u sooo much!
You don't realise just how crazy it was in the UK we could not understand it.
Thank you for watching and there is a part 2
Yes There Is A Part 2. It’s True Gospel Music Is What He Grew Up With, His Parents Where Dirt Poor Lived In A 2 Room Shack That His Father Built. Check Out Some Of His Gospel Songs. He Also Won 3 Grammys in His Gospel Albums. Check Out WE CALL ON HIM. Beautifully Done It’s What This World Needs Today. His Vocals Are Incredible. Yes Gone To Soon, At The Age Of 42. He Had So Much More To Offer. Thanks Great Reaction. Sang Over 400 Songs. He Never Forgot Where He Came From.😊
HE DID OVER SEVEN HUNDRED SONGS ALSO OVER 1500 CONCERTS.. ❤
Love your heartfelt reaction. Looking forward to Part 2 ☮
Rev. Brewster was a noted pastor, writer of gospel music, and a well known civil rights activist. The fact that Elvis was comfortable singing in his church really put right in the middle of the resistance to integration. He broke barriers and many were afraid of him.
If you haven’t seenElvis 2022 movie you should..you will learn more. It’s amazing
not MJ , BEATELS . STONES, WHO. ETC,ETC they didn't go through what elvis went through . elvis had a lot of guts.its like all the 50s artist stood behind elvis to see what would happen . when it was ok then they followed their own music
Facts! They never experienced what he went through. Elvis opened the doors for them all. Especially for MJ.
where do you get your facts from? the back of a corn flakes packet?
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425he's back! Welcome, hahahahah
@@tomlorenzen4062 your welcome.
whats worst being racist is being called one. when clearly the person isn't and elvis is not around to defend himself
Every black person who knew him praised him for being generous and full of love. They called him a white man with a black soul.
@@mikem957 they said nice things about Elvis because they didn't want to be the next black person swinging from a tree with a noose around their neck for disrespecting a white guy and a white guy promoted to an all white audience called Elvis.
Love Elvis yes there is a part two. If you have been imprisoned can’t go out loneliness. When in the military not once did he eat out two years mother dying from stress Elvis going in military as a punishment for dancing on stage politicians and tv shows racist. Lisa Marie suffered
Beautiful reaction... Thank You!
❤ i agree, Elvis deserves the transition efforts that he so hardly fought for. His music spoke and so did he. We will continue his legacy.
This man was a trendsetter in so many ways as well as his music and fashion trends that he was,,he was a good human being who wasn't perfect in every way but he loved every race and valued their love and support,
We need more elvises in this world today,, he grew up with the blacks and knew their struggles and he had love and empithey for them,,RIP ELVIS 💞🇦🇺
This is amazing thanks for this reaction please do more ELVIS!
that was Bb king who said he made a lot of people like myself like him.
Thank you for sharing and keeping Elvis with us, I was only 16 when he passed so I loved him all my life. Knowing his heart was so open, he helped make changes to make things better for all of us. Its so tragic to have lost him at such a young age, I wish we could have seen what his life would have been if he had lived... I still love his music and him. There is a part 2 to this particular video. Its worth looking for and watching.. RIP Elvis
Love me tender, Vegas 1970❤ 😍 personality can't wait till ya react to this one😍
I loved this video
I love all your Elvis reactions. You have such a clear mind and way of thinking that it`s a joy to listen to you. Thank you!
Sending love from sunny Slovenia ❤
Just new to your channel, to watch your Elvis Reactions, & I’m so glad to see you watching this, because what people & the media did to Elvis, especially after his death, was nothing short of criminal. They called him Racist, when he was the total opposite. Elvis was one of those people who loved everyone, & he was generous to a fault, paying complete strangers’ medical bills if they could not pay them … buying houses & brand new cars for people, when he saw their need …. Donating brand new Cadillacs & other costly cars, & even a Presidential ship he had bought, to be auctioned off for charity ….. Doing concerts where all the profits were donated to build hospital wards for cancer patients ….etc …. & when he died, he was supporting 50 charities.
There’s an interview with a childhood friend of Elvis’s, his name is Sam Bell. I I think you would really enjoy it.
I've loved Elvis from as far as I can remember since 1962
I have been watching your reaction to Elvis's videos, today you got me to subscribe to you, your admiration definitely shows! Thank you❤️. I'd like you to check out Sammy Davis Jr doing Mr Bojangles, I think you'd love the talent of him! Yes Elvis and Sammy were friends ❤️❤️
Elvis was GOD showing off..........
People at this late stage who say Elvis was racist is stupid. it's boring. For Christ sake, this was the 50s. Elvis was a unique individual beyond his time. Thank you. He catches shit because he was a Mississippi boy. could write a lot more but a don't want to bore you. TCB! I love him.
I love Elvis because I grew listening and watching him because of my mother and I love him as a fellow part Native Outcast
There is a good disscripttion to what elvis went through by his stage manager and backup singer charly hodge. He knew most of it but not all Elvis never said anything to anyone about it, he was a strong man and proud. Thank you for you're reaction.
Has anyone mentioned “Elvis A Generous Heart” documentary?
has anyone mentioned how Elvis took a girl to the hospital after a condom broke and drove off leaving her there alone ?
A great reaction!👍⚡
Check out the king of kindness Elvis 🐐
I have seen this before but it's been a while and that was a fascinating reaction, and listening to your thoughts at the end, that was great. One thing that struck me a little strange is when you said that he embraced the black community and to me when you use that word, it means that you're an outsider but over time you come to accept the other. But the fact is he didn't need to embrace the black community because he was basically from the black community.
Love your actions brother, it's really interesting to see you go down this rabbit hole and I always learn new stuff and pick up stuff I hadn't noticed before for sure plus it's just interesting to hear someone's thoughts is just now encountering it.
Elvis Presley, Dr. make money from Elvis Presley he didn’t care about Elvis and because of him Elvis passed away. There is some documentary about Elvis Presley charity and help many people who is cars and houses you should look for it on UA-cam. Thank you.👍🏼🙏
i just subscribed --a few specials on Elvis you might like !) Jackie Wilson talking about his friendship with Elvis not very long but interesting. 2) Bobbie Wilson talking about his Dad and his friendship with Elvis this is a little longer but has some great insight. You could do these at the same time
Great reaction! ♥️♥️👍👍
If that isn’t love by Elvis.thanks Vonnie ❤❤❤❤ for
There's a very good interview with Elvis's childhood buddy called "Baz Luhrmann interviews Elvis Presley’s childhood friend Sam Bell"
Great reaction
Great reaction as usual! There is a part 2 with more celebrities Whitney Houston (her mom Cissy Houston was one of Elvis’s background singers) Arsenio Hall, Eddie Murphy, B.B King Since you liked this video and asked for more I recommend reacting to
**Elvis Presley-( KING OF KINDNESS) who else can say they helped end Polio…NO ONE ONLY ELVIS CAN!!! 👑
Elvis raised money and gave of his own money to help build the first and most well known children’s hospital…ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 🏥
**Elvis Presley-( A GENEROUS HEART )
**Elvis Presley-( GAVE AWAY 200 CADILLACS )
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Unfortunately Whitney said her mother was w-Elvis for yrs. which was not true & people have a misconception; when she said this her voice & facial expression changed indicating an untruth. Cissy Houston was w-Elvis for just 5 wks. in 1969 July 31st-Aug. 28th & then left to be at home w-her children; she then went on to back up other artists & then forged her own career. I agree that "King of Kindness" is wonderful. Thx.
Does it really matter how long Cissy Houston was Elvis’s background singer the point is she was one of Elvis’s background singers for 5 weeks, months or years 🎶
The Sweet Inspirations worked for Elvis off & on from 1969 till 1977! You're referring to the time she was gone for a month straight for gigs with Elvis!
The Sweet Inspirations worked with Elvis off & on from 1969 to 1977! In Vegas..Nation wide tours & on recordings! So not sure why this person thinks it was for just a month! Lol. Her mother was gone working for a month straight for some gigs with Elvis. Maybe that's where they got it. Lol. Idk
@@Sunny-jz3dy 5 wks. july 31- aug. 31 she did a couple of interviews about it; some of his Vegas performances have just 3 Sweet Inspirations until he hired a 4th whose name i forgot
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Elvis had many illnesses. He only used prescribed medication for his multiple illnesses
he fell in love with drugs in the army.
Great documentary 😊 there is a 2nd part that is just as good if not better than the first one.
Every one come join us at Hank Williams Sr underground and listen to men with broken hearts. 💔. That is the song that Elvis is doing!!!
Good stuff man. Love your analysis. 👍
By the time Dr. Nick's medical license was revoked in 1995, this murderer was too old to practice medicine & he was probably ready to retire anyway. It was like slapping his hand. I agree with you, Dr. Nick didn't receive the appropriate punishment he deserved. He DID receive a LOT of money from Elvis to keep the drugs coming, though.
Great, thanks Duane. I found it so informative
1 very important thing Elvis did, rarely mentioned, is help cure Polio. He went on TV and got vaccinated to encourage the public.
You NEED to watch the movie Elvis!!!!!
Him interacting with the black community during segregation....was against the law. Playing in black clubs & a black church was actually dangerous to do. But Elvis never thought about that....he did his own thing regardless.
My dad told me they were really hard on Elvis, even threatened him with physical harm, Elvis was instrumental in ending segregation and the hate!
You nailed it. Great review.
Sadly alot of people in the black culture still dont accept Elvis and think he stole from the black community and its not true. ELVIS was raised in the black culture and it was inside of him. He sung R & B to the the white audiences and opened the door for the black artists to follow.
Elvis was not raised in the black culture. He didn't attend black churches as a child, he attended a white church WHEN they attended in Tupelo.
@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Elvis did indeed attend black and white churches as a child. He was living in an urban community.. for a time in Mississippi.
@@GKRENKEL here is a comment from an Elvis fan just like you, only 3 days ago. Read it, learn from it.
Warren Delay
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He never lived in a "shack", The only 2 room house he lived in was the one he was born in and was a newly built 2 room "shotgun" house. that still stands today, for which they lived just a couple of years, afterwards his family moved around from relatives homes and rentals. and then they moved to Memphis, He didn't attend black churches as a child, he attended a white church WHEN they attended in Tupelo. The choir you're referring to was in Memphis when he was a teenager, and he visited the church, at which time he would join in the singing, he was not a member of the East Trigg Babtist church's choir. His father Vernon did not just work seasonal jobs, he worked any job he could get, ANYTIME of the year. I don't mean to be so corrective, but repeating or propagating myths is wrong, Elvis's life and accomplishments need no exaggerations.
@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 learn from it ? Kinda rude.
Elvis and his Family lived in various homes from time to time, that's true. He took to the cultures around him.. and it was a part of him. He loved the black churches and often attended services.
@@GKRENKEL he did NOT! attend black churches. Elvis never took to the cultures around him.
You Probably Didn't Know That Whitney Houston's Mother Gospel Singer Sissy Houston Sang Background For Elvis Presley .
You should check out “Elvis Presley 1969/1970 Mini Documentary”
Jane H commenting …. The funny thing is that Elvis Never liked being called the King of Rock ‘n Roll. He said Fats Domino & other black artists were more entitled to that title. Elvis was a deeply spiritual man, & at least once he actually stopped singing when a fan at the front held up a sign calling him The King, & he said to her, “Honey, I’m not The King. There’s only one King & that’s Jesus. I’m just an entertainer”. Elvis, who was a world superstar from quite early on in his career, right up to his death, was a truly humble man who did not like to talk about his fame to media or to anyone. Yes, Elvis sadly did have an addiction to Prescription Meds (only), but from 1974 onwards he started to struggle with some serious health issues. He had an incredibly painful condition in both of his eyes, called Glaucoma, which unless treated with laser surgery eventually leads to blindness, & laser treatments were not available back then. The pressure in his eyes & the sensitivity to light, would have caused him so much pain. He also had a very enlarged liver, but he did not drink alcohol. His had very high blood pressure, & is was especially high after his concerts, & he was doing two concerts a day, 7 days a week, for a month at a time. That very high blood pressure led to a heart that was twice the size of a normal heart. And he had a serious problem with his colon, which was causing him a lot of pain. So of course, he was taking more prescription meds in an effort to control the pain. He had very bad insomnia & was taking prescription meds for that (downers) & then he would need prescription meds to wake him up sufficiently to be able to do all those concerts (uppers). Amazingly, he suffered from anxiety & was taken prescription meds for that too. And all those medications were addictive. Towards the end of his life, he was sometimes in severe pain. So yes he did have an addiction to prescription meds, which his Dr/s were handing out to him in big, frequent doses, thus increasing his addiction. He should have gone into Rehab, but by then he was so reliant upon all those medications & was suffering from depression, that he wouldn’t do that.
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Great reaction, Please react to Elvis what now my love
Do part two!!
elvis grew up dirt poor in the black part of town theres a video interview of Sam Bell elvis child hood friend it tell you everthing you need to know