Mic drop! You could feel every word! Such a powerful performance & a beautiful soul!! Never fails, tears shed everytime!! What a great heartfelt reaction and thank you!! TCB ⚡🙏🏼
He definitely put his heart and soul into this song! He cared a lot about what was going on in the world! A powerful song from a powerful entertainer! TCB #ELVISFOREVER
This song was written special for Elvis because of Bobby Kennedy being shot ,and MLK ,and Elvis was the man for all the people he was a very humble person and treated everybody with respect and a great humanitarian
This was Elvis's Passionate, Heartfelt Tribute to MLK after his Assasination in Memphis Tennessee where Elvis Lived. Thank You So much for your beautiful reaction. To me this was one of the most Powerful Civil Rights Songs ever Sung, it gives me chills every time I hear it.
This song and Sam Cooke’s song A Change Is Gonna Come we’re anthems to the Civil Rights movement. A tribute to MLK. Elvis was talking to his music writer telling him how upset he was over the assassination of MLK that he had tears in his eyes. His writer took to heart the “I Have A Dream” speech by MLK and wrote it for Elvis. In the new Elvis movie, Elvis sang this song over the objections of his manager. How can we ever forget the deep respect he had for MLK? He dressed in a suit, which he never did when performing, and his tie represented the unnecessary blood shed . Amazing!
The song was not only inspired by MLK but by Robert Kennedy's assassination also -- it was after Kennedy's assassination that Elvis & producer/director Steve Binder had a long sit-down discussion, & Binder asked songwriter Walter Earl Brown to compose a song to reflect what had taken place (based on MLK's speech). Parker wanted a Christmas song (of course) but after Elvis looked at the song sheet he told Parker i want to give it a shot.
@@nancy9891 The song was not only inspired by MLK but by Robert Kennedy's assassination also -- it was after Kennedy's assassination that Elvis & producer/director Steve Binder had a long sit-down discussion, & Binder asked songwriter Walter Earl Brown to compose a song to reflect what had taken place (based on MLK's speech). Parker wanted a Christmas song (of course) but after Elvis looked at the song sheet he told Parker i want to give it a shot.
You listen to this and you now know why he died so young. Only the good die young. Beautiful performance, he could not have put anymore into that song, he was spent. All people around the world still have this dream today, some for the good of others and some for survival!
In Elvis's lifetime he knew both extremes, abundance and poverty. As a very young teenager he lived in housing projects, at one point in his life his father went to jail for forging a check in an attempt to buy groceries for his family. The places her grew up, and those he grew up around, and his love of God, made him the person he was, it made him both humble and generous. During this comeback special he fought with his manager and the sponsors because they wanted him to end the show with a Christmas song and he not only refused but insisted on ending it with this song to honor MLK.. He had a beautiful heart and its wonderful to see new generations learning about him and his music and keeping his memory alive and with us. Thank You
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Elvis was such a generous person. He shared his wealth with so many others. He also sang gospel. Please react to Why Me Lord and How Great Thou Art live in '74. E'joyed y'r reaction guys! 👍
Elvis is just as and in some ways, even more relevant today. Also, if you watch his interviews, especially the 70s, he was always asked about his political opinions to which he would always politely say he was just an entertainer so he would prefer to keep his opinions to himself. A lot of celebrities and people in general could learn that lesson.
There's records to prove that Elvis anonymously gave to at least 50 different charities every year. Thanks to Elvis' father Vernon, every single piece of paper associated with Elvis was saved. That includes expenses for Graceland, all of Elvis' personal expenses, including checks for cars, houses, jewelry and other things that Elvis gave to people.
Thank you for your reaction so many people won't even listen because they think Elvis as cartoon. He was such a legend who is loved in every country in the world. Elvis was a true advocate for the Black community, and yes he supported MLK. If you really want to see how he really was, watch "Elvis and the Black Community". Thank and Be Blessed.
I’d like to just add that Presley, Steve Binder and Earl Brown sat down one evening and Elvis spilled his guts about his feelings over the assassinations of MLK and then Bobby and everything else that was going on in the country. He had great respect for MLK. And after several hours of sharing what all he felt about these things, Earl Brown said I’m going home to write a song for you. And this song is what he brought in the next morning for Elvis to hear. You can see the alignment with Dr. King’s I Have a Dream speech. Elvis listened to it several times and decided that this would be the song to close the 68 Special with. I personally think it’s his masterpiece. There is another taping of him singing it in his black leather suit which is also great but most fans find his delivery of the song in his white suit to be his masterpiece.
Just a little bit, if you talk in your sleep, wearing that loved on look, clean up your own backyard, crawfish, king creole, and suspicious minds are all really good songs by him. Most are hidden gems but suspicious minds hit #1
He nailed it!! This was LIVE and as a few others, ended up being THE recorded version. Memories was another. Slow…a love song…but perfect in every way. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
They wanted Elvis to finish the show with a Christmas song. Elvis declined and said that he had a song already picked that he wanted to do. I heard that after the performance Elvis cried...so did all the back up singers.
This is Elvis's tribute to MLK & Robert Kennedy! It was important t him to do this in their memory! The song was written with Elvis in mind..to sing it! He believed in equality for all! There wasnt a prejudice bone in the mans body! His mother raised him like that....she raised a sweet ...generous man! He knew the struggles...knew what it was like to be poor....etc. Grew up in a poor ...predominantly black neighborhood. Elvis had such presence....that even came out when he was on TV!!!
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Great reaction that performance we all just witnessed was God gift to mankind Elvis was devastated when MLK died If you read and listen to the people that were there at that studio when Elvis sang the song they had to stop multiple times cause the musicians were crying and couldn't go on Priscilla said with a few others that is was Spiritual those moments people there this is factual were devastated emotionally and were in like shock watching Elvis something magical was happening. This man this gift from God laid it out to the highest level of Spirituality like no one ever saw experienced it was like God came into that studio and said this is why we are all here nothing else matters. After Elvis was done everyone just couldn't speak they all said when they looked at Elvis they knew he was a gift from God and they all had first row to see God speaking . When I read that I wasn't surprised cause 50 years later and he is back and that song is back and everyone now can see the love this man gave through his music and generosity and the way he treated everyone .
Elvis was devasted by the assassination of mlk it really got to him esp thar mlk was killed in elvis hometown of tupelo ms. He wanted to dedicate this song to mlk his manager felt he shouldn't sing this song because he felt it was too political and could hinder elvis image, but elvis didn't care he said he was going to sing this song no matter what and he did and it was the best performance elvis ever gave ..was the best way to end this 68th comeback special
"The song was not only inspired by MLK but by Robert Kennedy's assassination also -- it was after Kennedy's assassination that Elvis & producer/director Steve Binder had a long sit-down discussion, & Binder asked songwriter Walter Earl Brown to compose a song to reflect what had taken place (based on MLK's speech). Parker wanted a Christmas song (of course) but after Elvis looked at the song sheet he told Parker i want to give it a shot." DO NOT FORGET ROBERT KENNEDY THAT WAS A PART OF THIS SITUATION
Earl Brown made this son for Elvis at the 68 come back special... Elvis's manager wanted him to sing White Christmas at the end of the special.... Elvis wanted something in honor of MLK n Kennedy because they were both killed fighting for brother hood!! That's how that song came about......
3 things he had his beautiful handsome face his name Elvis Presley and most of all his incredible mighty powerful voice greatist singer who ever lived greatist performance on TV ever if you feel there's another? Let's hear them!👍👍👍🌟🙏🌟🙏
Elvis sat with Earl Brown and told him that he wanted the song to reflect M.L.K jr's Famous speech. His back up singers said he was sobbing in his dressing room right after this song.
My mother was arrested 9mths pregnant w me while marching w MLK in front of a TN restaurant that didn’t allow blacks to dine inside. This was her favorite Elvis song❤️ Followed by In The Ghetto (which I see you’ve done😊) and then Walk a Mile In My Shoes. The lady had good taste🥰 Check out Walk A Mile In My Shoes, ‘live with story’. Also- Bridge Over Troubled Water and My Way. If you want to see Elvis simply having fun: Fever. Finally, the minidoc (14mins) ‘Elvis and the Black Community: That Echo Will Never Die’ is a MUST!!! You’ll learn much about Elvis as both a person and a performer! Great reaction! SUBSCRIBED❤️ Stay safe & love much💖
Wow. What an amazing story. You and your mom were right in the middle of it all. Thank you for watching!! We are planning on doing Elvis and The Black Community very soon.
The song was not only inspired by MLK but by Robert Kennedy's assassination also -- it was after Kennedy's assassination that Elvis & producer/director Steve Binder had a long sit-down discussion, & Binder asked songwriter Walter Earl Brown to compose a song to reflect what had taken place (based on MLK's speech). Parker wanted a Christmas song (of course) but after Elvis looked at the song sheet he told Parker i want to give it a shot.
@@AirplayBeats Suggestion: when dealing w-Elvis, always wait until the screen goes totally black -- you never know what he's going to do @ last minute -- it was always different & whatever he did was a one time only thing, never repeated the same way -- & he could be very fast & unexpected; this happened on a particular situation in 1972 Hampton Roads where it seemed like he was finished, but boy, did he ever surprise everyone w-a powerful 2 sec. ending; thank you.
There are a few songs that you will hear in your lifetime that stands out and makes perfect sense. It will touch your heart, your mind and allows you to appreciate the subject matter on an individual basis.......this is up near the top
If you listen to the VERY end, he whispers (out of breath).. "Thank you. Good night." Sung live in the studio, no audience, no applause. He went back to the dressing room and collapsed in the fetal position, sobbing (this according to interviews with the director of the special, Steve Binder). He never performed the song live again after that. I think this makes it an even more powerful statement. Binder is currently producing a documentary about the special that will be coming out in 2023.
@@AirplayBeats people need to watch "GATES OF GRACELAND - SECRETS OF THE '68 SPECIAL" at czcams.com/video/IZuVaRJZwcY/video.html about 21:36 for the story of how this song came to be. Binder never said he collapsed sobbing - he DOES say however that he got on the floor, & he explains why. Also know that Elvis had a lung condition similar to asthma & used an inhaler & this condition may have had its beginnings at that point in his life; he was in some distress at his interview outdoors in Hawaii & @ press conference in Houston -- there's a hell of a lot of misinformation going around & few mention of Robert Kennedy's assassination that was part of this; thank you.
Elvis did win a grammy for a lot of things he should have. This very special alone took up 40% of Nielsen ratings for the entire month and recieved no award. His Hawaii concert was in 1 billion homes and no award. A record that should have been certified platinum due to sales they only certified gold. Elvis was short changed by the powers that be , alot
@@lisamitchell7317 Good points about the Nielsen ratings and the Aloha special. I don't really follow the stats, but just through reading various comments, I gather that even today his records sales are "under" tallied. Appreciate your comment.
Amazing performance. So much passion and emotion. He meant every word. React to American Trilogy Bridge over troubled waters. Elvis can sing blues gospel country.
I’d like to just add that people benefit from knowing that American Trilogy is about the Civil War. Knowing that deepens its power and encourages further reflection.
Elvis was horrified and ASHAMED that Reverend King was murdered in his hometown and he never hid that fact. He was told if he sang this song that it would be the end of his career. He sang it anyway 🙏🏻🙏🏻 God bless 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Everything in this performance has a purpose. The song itself was written by Earl Brown, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech I Have a Dream. The song was written with Elvis in mind & it’s a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mr. Brown was aware of Elvis love for Dr. King. He also knew that Elvis was devastated by the news of Dr. King’s assassination (less than 9 miles from Graceland, Elvis‘s home). The white suit was also worn to accompany the song’s dream for better days. At the time, the conflict in Vietnam was heart wrenching. In remembrance, of the lives lost during the Vietnam war. The burgundy colored scarf Elvis wore around his neck was for them.
Hi guys, I just subbed the channel, just love this reaction to Elvis singing If I can Dream, so much passion in the soul of this beautiful man, he always treated everyone the same, and took a huge attack on his self and his career because of his beliefs regarding the Black population,, Elvis was born in poverty, no running water, no bathroom,, a shotgun house in Tupelo Ms and then as a young boy moved to Memphis TN, where he was influenced by the blue's and Gospel music, only ELVIS could have sang this song with the feeling of pain in his heart, I love your enthusiasm about Elvis and I hope you will react to Elvis singing Walk a mile in my shoes and In the Ghetto ,if you haven't already, so much passion and charisma that comes off the screen,, please stay on the Elvis journey and you will learn so much more about the man who changed the world in so many ways forever and always. TCB 1935🕺🕺🕺⚡⚡⚡⚡🎵🎵👑👑👑👑👃👃👃👃👃👃
Thanks for your wonderful reaction and bringing people together..Elvis said that there was only one King and that was Jesus Christ.. Please ..as a new subscriber to your chanel it would be great to see your reaction to Elvis and the Black Community and the interview that Baz did with Elvis's childhood friend Sam Bell . Both very insightful and powerful. Thanks again .
The history of this song was Elvis needed to sing a tribute song to MLK, so he had a song writer write what he was feeling about the assassinations, discord, and racism. Cornel wanted this special to be about Christmas. Cornel didn’t know that Elvis was not following his rules of no message songs. I’m so happy Elvis followed his heart. I’m not sure how well Elvis knew MLK, but I know he loved him. James Brown was a brother to him. At Elvis’ funeral, James Brown never left Elvis casket side for the entire three days. I’m sure he took some mini breaks, but for most part, Janes sat at head of casket. Another great story is about Mohammad Ali and Elvis’ friendship. Mohammad loved Elvis. Once, told by Mohammad, Elvis was so weary and needed to get away. Mohammad had Elvis come up to his training camp. Elvis stayed with Mohammad for two weeks. I do not believe anyone knew where he was, except that he was okay. I get frustrated as so often people say Elvis grew up in Memphis. He didn’t. He was born and raised In Tupelo Mississippi ghetto. The Presley’s moved to Memphis when Elvis was 14 to the projects, which was like a luxury to them as in Tupelo they had an outhouse and no electricity. Elvis did consider Memphis his home town as he loved it there, went to high school there, and the rest is history.
The song was not only inspired by MLK but by Robert Kennedy's assassination also -- it was after Kennedy's assassination that Elvis & producer/director Steve Binder had a long sit-down discussion, & Binder asked songwriter Walter Earl Brown to compose a song to reflect what had taken place (based on MLK's speech). Parker wanted a Christmas song (of course) but after Elvis looked at the song sheet he told Parker i want to give it a shot.
FYI, NO ONE CATCHES THIS PART - The colors Elvis is wearing represent Martin's robes in Heaven clean, white, his legacy will be carried on pure and filled with hope. The silk deep red scarf around Elvis's neck represents Martin's blood shed. It ia as in the Catholic Church, keeps holy relics of saints - Elvis, in hope that the world will hold what Martin has shed, as a relic of a Holy Martyer.
Hey I'm late to the party but if you guys are starting like this with Elvis, I'm all in. Started watching you guys a few months ago and I love your channel!! I'm guilty of not going back to check your amazing playlists. Just got done watching The Wall reactions today with you, hopped into the time machine and BAM!! Elvis, baby!! Love it. Love your reactions.
Please do “Polk Salad Annie” and “Suspicious Minds” by Elvis. The LIVE versions are unbelievable songs and performances and if you both don’t like them I’ll eat my own foot.
New subscriber here as of last night. Saw one of your Elvis reactions and didn't hesitate to subscribe. You seem like genuine caring gentlemen. Thank you for being you and being so honest and open minded. This performance makes me tear up every time. I grew up during this time. As a white youngster, I never understood the racial problems. Still don't. We are all God's children, and should love and respect each other no matter what the color. Grew up in church with a very racist dad. Thank God that I listened to Him instead of my dad.
Mic drop! You could feel every word! Such a powerful performance & a beautiful soul!! Never fails, tears shed everytime!! What a great heartfelt reaction and thank you!! TCB ⚡🙏🏼
He definitely put his heart and soul into this song! He cared a lot about what was going on in the world! A powerful song from a powerful entertainer! TCB #ELVISFOREVER
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This song was written special for Elvis because of Bobby Kennedy being shot ,and MLK ,and Elvis was the man for all the people he was a very humble person and treated everybody with respect and a great humanitarian
“Artists” today will never be able to perform like this. One of a kind
Elvis - pure, ethereal magic, a true gift from God…❤️
Yes, A true Gift from God!! 🙏
This was Elvis's Passionate, Heartfelt Tribute to MLK after his Assasination in Memphis Tennessee where Elvis Lived.
Thank You So much for your beautiful reaction. To me this was one of the most Powerful Civil Rights Songs ever Sung, it gives me chills every time I hear it.
I agree. This performance was so passionate and powerful. Thank you so much for watching and your insight.
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This song and Sam Cooke’s song A Change Is Gonna Come we’re anthems to the Civil Rights movement. A tribute to MLK. Elvis was talking to his music writer telling him how upset he was over the assassination of MLK that he had tears in his eyes. His writer took to heart the “I Have A Dream” speech by MLK and wrote it for Elvis. In the new Elvis movie, Elvis sang this song over the objections of his manager. How can we ever forget the deep respect he had for MLK? He dressed in a suit, which he never did when performing, and his tie represented the unnecessary blood shed . Amazing!
The song was not only inspired by MLK but by Robert Kennedy's assassination also -- it was after Kennedy's assassination that Elvis & producer/director Steve Binder had a long sit-down discussion, & Binder asked songwriter Walter Earl Brown to compose a song to reflect what had taken place (based on MLK's speech). Parker wanted a Christmas song (of course) but after Elvis looked at the song sheet he told Parker i want to give it a shot.
@@nancy9891 The song was not only inspired by MLK but by Robert Kennedy's assassination also -- it was after Kennedy's assassination that Elvis & producer/director Steve Binder had a long sit-down discussion, & Binder asked songwriter Walter Earl Brown to compose a song to reflect what had taken place (based on MLK's speech). Parker wanted a Christmas song (of course) but after Elvis looked at the song sheet he told Parker i want to give it a shot.
This song should be playing on every radio station now.
Probably his best performance.
One of my new favs!!
No way, it’s great but he’s just singing. His best performances are Polk Salad Annie and Suspicious Minds, both the live versions!
He was the greatest performer ever.
No one ever nor will ever match Elvis.
“How Great Thou Art -live” forever makes me cry
You listen to this and you now know why he died so young. Only the good die young. Beautiful performance, he could not have put anymore into that song, he was spent. All people around the world still have this dream today, some for the good of others and some for survival!
In Elvis's lifetime he knew both extremes, abundance and poverty. As a very young teenager he lived in housing projects, at one point in his life his father went to jail for forging a check in an attempt to buy groceries for his family. The places her grew up, and those he grew up around, and his love of God, made him the person he was, it made him both humble and generous. During this comeback special he fought with his manager and the sponsors because they wanted him to end the show with a Christmas song and he not only refused but insisted on ending it with this song to honor MLK.. He had a beautiful heart and its wonderful to see new generations learning about him and his music and keeping his memory alive and with us. Thank You
And then he so calmly and humbly says thank you, goodnight at the end ❤️
"Before Elvis there was nothing" -John Lennon
Elvis "The King" Presley is The G.O.A.T
Every performance. He gives it his all. Legend
The Man. No other. 1/2 Angel, 1/2 man. Like always, he thanks us at the end. Imagine that, always putting gratitude outward.
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My favorite song and favorite performance of all time!!! This song says it all, and the passion... the passion is infectious.
This could almost be an anthem in todays world.
“He’s a Bad Man…” Hahaha
Indeed.
He is The King Of Rock AND Roll!
Welcome to the Elvisfamily, it is filled with LOVE and JOY❤️😉
Welcome to the family. There’s still MILLIONS of us. Elvis was the best there ever was OR ever will be Canada
Back in the day to hear him say, "Why can't the Dream(Martin's) come true right now!". Powerful
I have watched that performance countless times over several decades and it still makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.
He was a good kind man ! A tender loving man lol
Adding 2 more Elvisfans to the list.
Elvis was such a generous person. He shared his wealth with so many others. He also sang gospel. Please react to Why Me Lord and How Great Thou Art live in '74. E'joyed y'r reaction guys! 👍
Elvis is just as and in some ways, even more relevant today. Also, if you watch his interviews, especially the 70s, he was always asked about his political opinions to which he would always politely say he was just an entertainer so he would prefer to keep his opinions to himself. A lot of celebrities and people in general could learn that lesson.
I think he looks better than ever in this. Completely flawless.
"That echo will never die!"
There's records to prove that Elvis anonymously gave to at least 50 different charities every year. Thanks to Elvis' father Vernon, every single piece of paper associated with Elvis was saved. That includes expenses for Graceland, all of Elvis' personal expenses, including checks for cars, houses, jewelry and other things that Elvis gave to people.
Thank you for your reaction so many people won't even listen because they think Elvis as cartoon. He was such a legend who is loved in every country in the world. Elvis was a true advocate for the Black community, and yes he supported MLK. If you really want to see how he really was, watch "Elvis and the Black Community". Thank and Be Blessed.
Welcome from a seasoned Elvis fan to new Elvis fans to the world that is EP. TCB 👑⚡️ this song should be played everyday.
Earl wrote the song the night before the taping, and he learned it overnight.. TRUTH
I’d like to just add that Presley, Steve Binder and Earl Brown sat down one evening and Elvis spilled his guts about his feelings over the assassinations of MLK and then Bobby and everything else that was going on in the country. He had great respect for MLK. And after several hours of sharing what all he felt about these things, Earl Brown said I’m going home to write a song for you. And this song is what he brought in the next morning for Elvis to hear. You can see the alignment with Dr. King’s I Have a Dream speech. Elvis listened to it several times and decided that this would be the song to close the 68 Special with. I personally think it’s his masterpiece. There is another taping of him singing it in his black leather suit which is also great but most fans find his delivery of the song in his white suit to be his masterpiece.
Just a little bit, if you talk in your sleep, wearing that loved on look, clean up your own backyard, crawfish, king creole, and suspicious minds are all really good songs by him. Most are hidden gems but suspicious minds hit #1
The man was so beautiful & that VOICE!!!! 🔥
He nailed it!! This was LIVE and as a few others, ended up being THE recorded version. Memories was another. Slow…a love song…but perfect in every way. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
They wanted Elvis to finish the show with a Christmas song. Elvis declined and said that he had a song already picked that he wanted to do. I heard that after the performance Elvis cried...so did all the back up singers.
SUSPICIOUS MINDS !!! BY aElvis !!!
This is Elvis's tribute to MLK & Robert Kennedy! It was important t him to do this in their memory! The song was written with Elvis in mind..to sing it! He believed in equality for all! There wasnt a prejudice bone in the mans body! His mother raised him like that....she raised a sweet ...generous man! He knew the struggles...knew what it was like to be poor....etc. Grew up in a poor ...predominantly black neighborhood. Elvis had such presence....that even came out when he was on TV!!!
I would like to see more of YOU young guys. I would like to see YOUR reaction to the music. I'm old, I've already seen all these videos.
Thanks for watching. Our future videos will have us a little bigger for you.
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Great reaction that performance we all just witnessed was God gift to mankind Elvis was devastated when MLK died If you read and listen to the people that were there at that studio when Elvis sang the song they had to stop multiple times cause the musicians were crying and couldn't go on Priscilla said with a few others that is was Spiritual those moments people there this is factual were devastated emotionally and were in like shock watching Elvis something magical was happening. This man this gift from God laid it out to the highest level of Spirituality like no one ever saw experienced it was like God came into that studio and said this is why we are all here nothing else matters. After Elvis was done everyone just couldn't speak they all said when they looked at Elvis they knew he was a gift from God and they all had first row to see God speaking . When I read that I wasn't surprised cause 50 years later and he is back and that song is back and everyone now can see the love this man gave through his music and generosity and the way he treated everyone .
Thanks for watching!!
Elvis was devasted by the assassination of mlk it really got to him esp thar mlk was killed in elvis hometown of tupelo ms. He wanted to dedicate this song to mlk his manager felt he shouldn't sing this song because he felt it was too political and could hinder elvis image, but elvis didn't care he said he was going to sing this song no matter what and he did and it was the best performance elvis ever gave ..was the best way to end this 68th comeback special
"The song was not only inspired by MLK but by Robert Kennedy's assassination also -- it was after Kennedy's assassination that Elvis & producer/director Steve Binder had a long sit-down discussion, & Binder asked songwriter Walter Earl Brown to compose a song to reflect what had taken place (based on MLK's speech). Parker wanted a Christmas song (of course) but after Elvis looked at the song sheet he told Parker i want to give it a shot." DO NOT FORGET ROBERT KENNEDY THAT WAS A PART OF THIS SITUATION
Goosebumps...every time I hear this !
The voice,the King ,iconic ,love you Elvis
Earl Brown made this son for Elvis at the 68 come back special... Elvis's manager wanted him to sing White Christmas at the end of the special.... Elvis wanted something in honor of MLK n Kennedy because they were both killed fighting for brother hood!! That's how that song came about......
You stopped the video too soon. At the end he says "Thank you and good night". He was so courteous and respected all people.
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Happy Birthday Elvis 🙏💙🎉🎉🐐
3 things he had his beautiful handsome face his name Elvis Presley and most of all his incredible mighty powerful voice greatist singer who ever lived greatist performance on TV ever if you feel there's another? Let's hear them!👍👍👍🌟🙏🌟🙏
The King always delivers through his music 🎼 ✌🏼❤️
If this didn't touch your very soul, ya may wanna go get it checked out, it just might be gone! 💯💥
Please react to more Elvis! Check out his concert "aloha from Hawaii " lot's of great songs.. Elvis is a legend
Elvis BEGGING folks to stop hating!🌹❤️🌹
Elvis sat with Earl Brown and told him that he wanted the song to reflect M.L.K jr's Famous speech. His back up singers said he was sobbing in his dressing room right after this song.
Such a beautiful man Elvis ❤❤🙏
This song is true 2 this day
The white suit was for peace..the red tie, for the blood spilled in Vietnam
“Trying to get to you” and “One night with you” by Elvis from the 68 COMBACK SPECIAL are also great live performances. Please check them out.
My mother was arrested 9mths pregnant w me while marching w MLK in front of a TN restaurant that didn’t allow blacks to dine inside. This was her favorite Elvis song❤️ Followed by In The Ghetto (which I see you’ve done😊) and then Walk a Mile In My Shoes. The lady had good taste🥰
Check out Walk A Mile In My Shoes, ‘live with story’. Also- Bridge Over Troubled Water and My Way. If you want to see Elvis simply having fun: Fever. Finally, the minidoc (14mins) ‘Elvis and the Black Community: That Echo Will Never Die’ is a MUST!!! You’ll learn much about Elvis as both a person and a performer!
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Stay safe & love much💖
Wow. What an amazing story. You and your mom were right in the middle of it all. Thank you for watching!! We are planning on doing Elvis and The Black Community very soon.
Martin Luther King Jr was assasinated in Memphis which was where Elvis lived. It really hit him hard.
The song was not only inspired by MLK but by Robert Kennedy's assassination also -- it was after Kennedy's assassination that Elvis & producer/director Steve Binder had a long sit-down discussion, & Binder asked songwriter Walter Earl Brown to compose a song to reflect what had taken place (based on MLK's speech). Parker wanted a Christmas song (of course) but after Elvis looked at the song sheet he told Parker i want to give it a shot.
You stopped it right before he said "Thank you. Goodnight" 💗💗 it's an important part of the ending. 💗💗💗💗
I know. We had no clue there was more. We went back and watched after reading comments.
@@AirplayBeats Suggestion: when dealing w-Elvis, always wait until the screen goes totally black -- you never know what he's going to do @ last minute -- it was always different & whatever he did was a one time only thing, never repeated the same way -- & he could be very fast & unexpected; this happened on a particular situation in 1972 Hampton Roads where it seemed like he was finished, but boy, did he ever surprise everyone w-a powerful 2 sec. ending; thank you.
There are a few songs that you will hear in your lifetime that stands out and makes perfect sense. It will touch your heart, your mind and allows you to appreciate the subject matter on an individual basis.......this is up near the top
Another life changing Elvis song is IN THE GHETTO. It was recorded in 1973. You gotta listen to those lyrics closely.
We reacted to In The Ghetto. Check it out:
Elvis Presley - In The Ghetto (Reaction)
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Thanks for watching!!
In the Ghetto I was recorded in 1969!
Elvis sang this as a tribute song.Due to segregation Elvis sang this song as a Speech to be heard
Great reaction. Can you Pease react to .....Elvis singing " trying to get to you " from the 1968 comeback special sitting down performance.
What's up with the heart ❤️ like but not responding to my requests??
If you listen to the VERY end, he whispers (out of breath).. "Thank you. Good night." Sung live in the studio, no audience, no applause. He went back to the dressing room and collapsed in the fetal position, sobbing (this according to interviews with the director of the special, Steve Binder). He never performed the song live again after that. I think this makes it an even more powerful statement. Binder is currently producing a documentary about the special that will be coming out in 2023.
I can’t wait to see that documentary. Thanks for watching!!
@@AirplayBeats people need to watch "GATES OF GRACELAND - SECRETS OF THE '68 SPECIAL" at czcams.com/video/IZuVaRJZwcY/video.html about 21:36 for the story of how this song came to be. Binder never said he collapsed sobbing - he DOES say however that he got on the floor, & he explains why. Also know that Elvis had a lung condition similar to asthma & used an inhaler & this condition may have had its beginnings at that point in his life; he was in some distress at his interview outdoors in Hawaii & @ press conference in Houston -- there's a hell of a lot of misinformation going around & few mention of Robert Kennedy's assassination that was part of this; thank you.
Oh what???? A documentary??? When? What's it called? Where can I watch that???
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AWESOME!
Hi. Hard to believe that he didn't win a Grammy for this! Viewed a couple of your videos now and enjoying your reactions. Thank you!
Elvis did win a grammy for a lot of things he should have. This very special alone took up 40% of Nielsen ratings for the entire month and recieved no award. His Hawaii concert was in 1 billion homes and no award. A record that should have been certified platinum due to sales they only certified gold. Elvis was short changed by the powers that be , alot
@@lisamitchell7317 Good points about the Nielsen ratings and the Aloha special. I don't really follow the stats, but just through reading various comments, I gather that even today his records sales are "under" tallied. Appreciate your comment.
Amazing performance. So much passion and emotion. He meant every word. React to American Trilogy Bridge over troubled waters. Elvis can sing blues gospel country.
I’d like to just add that people benefit from knowing that American Trilogy is about the Civil War. Knowing that deepens its power and encourages further reflection.
Yep. He won three Grammys, and they were all in the Gospel category.
Elvis was horrified and ASHAMED that Reverend King was murdered in his hometown and he never hid that fact. He was told if he sang this song that it would be the end of his career. He sang it anyway 🙏🏻🙏🏻 God bless 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Needed to go a few more seconds to see his reaction at the end! I was sitting in front of the tv in 1968 watching.
My rabbit hole song 🎵❤
I almost fear that it's worse now. People should have and have been educated enough by now. But there are people with so much hate. Idk. ❤️✌️
He did this song as a tribute to Martin Luther King who was assassinated just weeks before in 1968.
You should watch the making of the 68 special. You get so much great information
Dr King was in Memphis when he was murdered. Elvis was from Memphis. Elvis’ home called Graceland, is still open for tours, in Memphis.
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It sure is!!! Thanks for watching.
Beautiful reaction!! Ty
Thank you for watching!!
Everything in this performance has a purpose. The song itself was written by Earl Brown, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech I Have a Dream. The song was written with Elvis in mind & it’s a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mr. Brown was aware of Elvis love for Dr. King. He also knew that Elvis was devastated by the news of Dr. King’s assassination (less than 9 miles from Graceland, Elvis‘s home). The white suit was also worn to accompany the song’s dream for better days. At the time, the conflict in Vietnam was heart wrenching. In remembrance, of the lives lost during the Vietnam war. The burgundy colored scarf Elvis wore around his neck was for them.
TCB⚡💯
You chose wisely my friends
Hi guys, I just subbed the channel, just love this reaction to Elvis singing If I can Dream, so much passion in the soul of this beautiful man, he always treated everyone the same, and took a huge attack on his self and his career because of his beliefs regarding the Black population,, Elvis was born in poverty, no running water, no bathroom,, a shotgun house in Tupelo Ms and then as a young boy moved to Memphis TN, where he was influenced by the blue's and Gospel music, only ELVIS could have sang this song with the feeling of pain in his heart, I love your enthusiasm about Elvis and I hope you will react to Elvis singing Walk a mile in my shoes and In the Ghetto ,if you haven't already, so much passion and charisma that comes off the screen,, please stay on the Elvis journey and you will learn so much more about the man who changed the world in so many ways forever and always. TCB 1935🕺🕺🕺⚡⚡⚡⚡🎵🎵👑👑👑👑👃👃👃👃👃👃
Thanks for your wonderful reaction and bringing people together..Elvis said that there was only one King and that was Jesus Christ.. Please ..as a new subscriber to your chanel it would be great to see your reaction to Elvis and the Black Community and the interview that Baz did with Elvis's childhood friend Sam Bell . Both very insightful and powerful. Thanks again .
You need to hear American Trilogy!!!
Someone said Elvis Presley was God showing off...
His tribute to Martin Luther King Jr who was assassinated just blocks from where Elvis lived.
The history of this song was Elvis needed to sing a tribute song to MLK, so he had a song writer write what he was feeling about the assassinations, discord, and racism.
Cornel wanted this special to be about Christmas. Cornel didn’t know that Elvis was not following his rules of no message songs. I’m so happy Elvis followed his heart. I’m not sure how well Elvis knew MLK, but I know he loved him. James Brown was a brother to him. At Elvis’ funeral, James Brown never left Elvis casket side for the entire three days. I’m sure he took some mini breaks, but for most part, Janes sat at head of casket.
Another great story is about Mohammad Ali and Elvis’ friendship. Mohammad loved Elvis. Once, told by Mohammad, Elvis was so weary and needed to get away. Mohammad had Elvis come up to his training camp. Elvis stayed with Mohammad for two weeks. I do not believe anyone knew where he was, except that he was okay. I get frustrated as so often people say Elvis grew up in Memphis. He didn’t. He was born and raised In Tupelo Mississippi ghetto. The Presley’s moved to Memphis when Elvis was 14 to the projects, which was like a luxury to them as in Tupelo they had an outhouse and no electricity. Elvis did consider Memphis his home town as he loved it there, went to high
school there, and the rest is history.
Thanks for your insight and knowledge. We love learning these things from our reactions. This is why we do it. Thanks for watching.
The song was not only inspired by MLK but by Robert Kennedy's assassination also -- it was after Kennedy's assassination that Elvis & producer/director Steve Binder had a long sit-down discussion, & Binder asked songwriter Walter Earl Brown to compose a song to reflect what had taken place (based on MLK's speech). Parker wanted a Christmas song (of course) but after Elvis looked at the song sheet he told Parker i want to give it a shot.
Please let us know if ever you add an Elvis song to your Playlist...
Great reaction!
FYI, NO ONE CATCHES THIS PART - The colors Elvis is wearing represent Martin's robes in Heaven clean, white, his legacy will be carried on pure and filled with hope. The silk deep red scarf around Elvis's neck represents Martin's blood shed. It ia as in the Catholic Church, keeps holy relics of saints - Elvis, in hope that the world will hold what Martin has shed, as a relic of a Holy Martyer.
Hey I'm late to the party but if you guys are starting like this with Elvis, I'm all in. Started watching you guys a few months ago and I love your channel!! I'm guilty of not going back to check your amazing playlists. Just got done watching The Wall reactions today with you, hopped into the time machine and BAM!! Elvis, baby!! Love it. Love your reactions.
You missed the end…Thank You 🎤
Would you Please react to .....Elvis singing
" America trilogy "
From the aloha Hawaii concert.
So you gave meba heart like but didn't respond to my request?
Please do “Polk Salad Annie” and “Suspicious Minds” by Elvis. The LIVE versions are unbelievable songs and performances and if you both don’t like them I’ll eat my own foot.
love your reaction cheers from chile .take care be cool
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New subscriber here as of last night. Saw one of your Elvis reactions and didn't hesitate to subscribe. You seem like genuine caring gentlemen. Thank you for being you and being so honest and open minded. This performance makes me tear up every time. I grew up during this time. As a white youngster, I never understood the racial problems. Still don't. We are all God's children, and should love and respect each other no matter what the color. Grew up in church with a very racist dad. Thank God that I listened to Him instead of my dad.