ELVIS PRESLEY - In The Ghetto *Reaction*
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Even with his success Elvis never forgot where he came from. This song always gets to me.
You’re reacting is so authentic. He was raised in abject poverty in shacks with African Americans & was best friends with them. Children aren’t born with prejudices,they learn them and because of his religious background and preferring to go to the Black Churches , he appreciated that Gospel music and could sing all genres. He knew the tough fight to get his family out of the projects. God bless and please stay safe. ❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏼🕺🏻🕺🏻🎸
Elvis was some advanced soul from another universe that showed up here to give us something decent in life.
Wish he'd come give us a refresher course!!! 😉😎
@@janetgiddings5538 He is !
Yes and he's not finished 🙏💙
A crying shame why so many artists TODAY in OUR GENERATION arent brave enough to tackle this issue like this. Elvis Presley, long hated by a huge chunk of white America for giving a jolt to black music during a segregated 1950s and 60s America) (including death threats throughout his life and threats to be thrown in prison in the early days of his career), used his platform to highlight the viscous cycle of the ghetto several generations ago and just listen to the words.....
He could have sang this TODAY and every one can relate to each word (moreso people of color, but anyone poor of course) . A stunning piece of art work by Elvis highlighting a failure of the human story. Thats powerful. Elvis was just a very kind soul.
Yeah. White lefties hate Elvis because they are ignorant.
@@raymondturner1478 Ah no. That is not what I said. Elvis was not politically influenced. He would have hated your hate and division and segregation.. aka racism/trumpism BS.
@@depper We don't know what Elvis would have thought of the current left. You cannot think for him. I just gave my opinion. I've heard plenty of ignorant white lefties saying the usual lies about Elvis.
@@depper If I could have spoken to Elvis I doubt he would hate me because I would make him understand the place where my thoughts come from and it's not a place of hate at all.
@@raymondturner1478 Only racists talk like this. Elvis would have hated your guts and everything you stand for.
I don't think I have seen anyone go from emotional high's to low's as much as you genuinely did during this song. You are beautiful on the inside and the outside, thank you for sharing.
This song is so touching. Elvis knew a thing or two about ghettos. Black, White, whatever--he grew up in Memphis and lived it first hand. I'm sad to hear that Empress sees everyday poverty in her own community. The world has too much collective wealth to allow it to happen
And there's still no legit way to easily help out in the fight against poverty
Where are our philanthropic billionaires when it comes to a easy to use wealth-sharing system? If I can buy some games beautification dlc for fun, I can pay someones families dinner for sure. Just saying
I don't trust charities and their overhead and choice of benefactors, it should be more direct for sure. But our shared wealth and will surely are big enough, imo
Elvis knew more than anyone what it was like to live there. The important thing is that he sing this song for everyone and they will be able to hear that reality, without any exaggeration, that Elvis has existed was a miracle, since Elvis cared about everyone and had a great heart
Elvis is the KING; he put himself in the moment with every song he performed (emotions, humour, laughter, etc)...Look at If I Can Dream again and observe the way Elvis is pleading to the world 🌎for peace by staying his arm back and forth 👏
Elvis was born and grew up in the Memphis ghettos and so he knows of what he speaks. Such a great man.
Tupelo Ms . A poor boy.
@@bakercarl8518 Thanks for the correction.
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His family moved to Memphis when he was 13. When he was 19, he bought Graceland! That's how he brought his family out of poverty/Ghetto!
Society has yet to learn this lesson.
He's singing this with compassion.
The tears of a woman are counted in heaven
Oh wow,if you haven't,Check out the Elvis come back special,If I can dream.He will be wearing a white suit.It was just after MLK and Kennedy were assassinated.It is said he was crying uncontrollably back stage.You also need to see the live version of Walk A Mile In My Shoes (done in a southern gospel style)
This and "If I could dream" (which is dedication to Dr King) show you just how aware of the world, it's issues and his place in it. Again your emotions are running high xxx.
When you cried, i cried
God bless your tears...I am white and yes lived in the ghetto... My sister was attacked...
I wish we could achieve a world where nobody can relate to this song. But I fear it is timeless.
This song makes me cry every time...so sad that it's still relevent 50 years later.
He was born into poverty so he knew what it was like to go hungry he did this in 1969 his manager didn't want him to do it but Elvis felt it should be sung it was going to be called The vicious circle at first because it's what the song is about it's meant for all the ghettos regardless of race creed or colour check out If I can dream and Walk a mile in my shoes by Elvis both had great messages in those too thank you for your reaction safe 😷✌👍
Elvis was born and raised in poverty south of Memphis....During every minute of Elvis's success he was a voice against racism...A story goes something like this...Elvis, his band and background singers arrived in Dallas to perform a concert where the seats were already full. The producer saw Elvis's three background singers were black....he told Elvis they couldn't take the stage....Elvis promptly said if they don't perform, I don't perform....and as the story goes...the producer followed Elvis begging him to stay all the way out of the stadium before Elvis stopped and turned around and he and his FULL band turned around, went back, took the stage and he never spoke to the producer.....
He was born in poverty in Tupelo Mississippi. Later lived in Tennessee.
Dear Empress Joy-Kean. Your reaction shows you have so so much to share and say about "the ghetto". Please do in whichever outlet you find appropriate. Elvis may be an American icon - I would say only because most of the populatin of that country forgot or have chosen to forget this song - which is valid across the World and for many colours and creeds.
Shout out to Mac Davis for writing such an amazing song.
Have you reacted to his live performances of
If I Can Dream
I’ve watched a few documentaries about Elvis and he was familiar with the ghetto on some level.
It’s a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King just months after his assassination. He actually suck it into the show against his manager’s wishes.
She did a reaction to it 7 months ago
Please... Don't make us cry anymore.... We love you!!! ❤️
I won't. They should stop suggesting sad songs too lol
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Empress, You just saw the real Elvis.
Heartbreaking song, stunning voice (Well, obviously, it's Elvis singing 😉)
Empress, meet the King. as valid today as it was when written. Great song
you're so sweet and you have the same heart as all good people
You're a bright soul. God bless you!
This song always gets me ...... I feel you!
I was also not raised & born in the ghetto. Spritually, I could certainly envision Elvis's words & it was tough.
THANK Y0U for a 'real' first-reaction to such a sensitive video which so MANY can relate to.
This song is so timeless. You should listen to "Don't cry daddy" by Elvis. It's a awesome song.
Its easy to sing a song , but to sing a song so powerful as this has to come from living the life , and he lived it , and brought awareness to it in the 60s , that says alot about the man
Here is the history of that song
The song was originally offered to Sammy Davis ( good friend of Elvis ) but , he said the only one could sing with the depth of feeling was Elvis and he gave Elvis the song
We gotta help each other the world ain’t easy ..we got to build each other
Elvis was born and raised in the ghetto he struggled every day of his childhood life
I love 💕 u lady your reaction is so true by your eyes u r a blessing to me lady your heart is so true may god bless u think u love u
I cried 😢the first time too
Yes, Elvis loved the blues & southern gospel. He patterned 'My baby left me' after Little walters 'my babe' and 'Trouble' after Muddy waters ' Hootchie coochie man.'
As soon as i saw what you were reacting to i knew you would end in tears as this song tugs at anyones heart strings and you come across as quiet sensitive.
I get emotional every time I hear this song...It sings to my heart. The song was actually written by singer/songwriter Mac Davis (who recently passed away). In the video "The Story Behind 'In the Ghetto'", Mac talks about his friend from the ghetto and the circle of poverty he noticed. Elvis had an album being recorded and Mac was approached about any songs he had. Mac gave this to Elvis knowing he could relate to the story. Mac also wrote Elvis' hit "A Little Less Conversation(Satisfy Me)". Elvis sang the song knowing it might not be well received. The rest is history. Glad you enjoyed it, nice reaction. :)
Everybody else was afraid to record it, Elvis wasn't he was a rebel to reckoned with!
this is my favorite song of his.
love this mans music.👍
This song hits hard especially being from Chicago and seeing that all the time!
Oh my, thanks so much for this reaction
I FEEL FOR YOU ALL
Thanks for your reaction, 👍 😊 Yes Elvis could do a variety of singing.
Beautiful reaction. Wonderful heart!
Written by the great Mac Davis who just recently passed away. He had several hits that he sang in the 70's as well like Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me and Stop And Smell The Roses just to name a few.
I recall once reading him saying that In the Ghetto paid for his house!
50 years and still relevant, sad the more we progress the more we stand still
Amen Empress, we all need opportunity to help ourselves and each other out of poverty :-) Continued success to you from Britian.
His reign was long before my time. When I was about 10 years old my aunt gave me some of his records; and I learned to appreciate his talent. But, as an adult, his music has more meaning, depth, and emotion. Elvis recorded many great songs. “Suspicious Minds” and “Jail House Rock” are good; but one of my favorites is “Bridge Over Troubled Water”. Haunting and soulful.
You made me cry tonight...you are very sweet and I know your heart is gigantic...There is no need for any Ghettos at all. We are sadly run by criminals....wish it wasn't true but it is. Thanks for this.
Beutiful song by an absolute icon of music
Love your heartfelt reaction
Anyone who doesn't tear up to this is heartless.
Beautiful Empress... I think you’d love this oldie but goodie by Heavy D. “Now that we found love”. Your smile lights up my TV every video you put out. Thank you from across the sea in NJ, USA.
if ever i need reassuring that there are decent people in this world i watch one of your videos thankyou for being you take care keep safe x
I love your thoughts in words at the the end. They are timeless and true like the lyrics of the Song. Peace!
This song has always touches me. This obviously really touched your soul. Lovely reaction and discussion. 😌🌹
The writer of this song died a few months ago....his name was Mac Davis, a great song writer.
Love the hair. Lol good vibes tooo
Beautiful, thoughtful reaction
Elvis was never racist. He grew up in the projects in Memphis, TN. When he could he attended a African-American church. He sang in the choir there. He did not see color. When on tour. I think he was going to do a show in Vegas. Elvis was told his backup group couldn't stay in the hotel with him, because they were Black. Elvis said they will stay where I stay. If not I will cancel my show. Guess who got what he wanted, Elvis did.
nice true reaction. very deep.
I been to his home
I've watched several reactions to this and I always feel the lyrics. This is the first time I have ever felt the emotion on the reactor, even just the facial expression... you really felt this and gave us the same emotion.
Your beautiful face during this song was amazing.
Hi, The Ghetto in America is where most of the coloured family's live. Just thought you would like to know. Stay safe from Covid-19 to you and your loved ones.
Elvis was raised in the ghetto so he knew what it was like .
He sang this song when no one eles would because of the tension between whites and blacks at the time in the deep south and all over the country, yet he didn't care what people thought. You should lookup Elvis and the black community part1 and 2 here on utube, it will should you how Elvis grew up.
Great man!! Your reaction said it all regarding the lyrics to this song!! Thanks Empress!!
Only just found you! Good reactions. This always makes me cry. It's a powerful song. Saying hello from London xx
I remember listening to this on the radio when I was 17. It always touched my heart.
Here's a performance I believe you would love.. Pavarotti and James Brown singing "It's a Man's World"
Fantastic reaction!
He gave everything in life he had to become a preacher, faked his own death, they say. There are videos on CZcams of him and the comparison is amazing.
Thank you for your reaction Empress JJ! This song was so powerful and so special - and the message has been absolutely ignored all too sadly.
he sang a song a few weeks after MLK passing if i can dream
Elvis was born in terrible poverty in a tiny house In Tupelo Mississippi, about an hour from me- he didn’t have his own pair of shoes til around age 8- He knew of what he spoke and sang about- please react to “Elvis and the black community.” Very eye opening for those paying attention-❤️👍✌️
tnks from brazil the king is the masteroff emotion
I’ve watched you react to a number of Elvis reactions. God bless you young lady for sharing Elvis with the new generation. I’ve loved him since I’m five years old and that was 70 years ago he is my hero. The first man I ever fell in love with, and he will be the last amen stay safe thank you.
Elvis had a place in his heart for the plight of black Americans. They taught him blues, gospel and more. He used to sneak, as a kid, into the black part of town and hang out with there all day and then go back home not telling his parents where he had been because it wasn't allowed, back then in the south, to for white people to go into black neighborhoods and visa versa. You should watch Elvis and the Black Community
looking gorgeous empress
Great, moving reaction. 😥💔
Elvis the king👑 of rock and roll even though he didn't like being called the king Elvis would say there's only one king👑 and that's Jesus Christ👑👑👑👑👑👑
Elvis American Trilogy live Hawaii 1973. Have tissues at the ready.
Some of best friends was African American from his back up singers to James Brown a personal friend it really up set him that he got told that a white man could be friends with African American men & women. He lived & preached Respect.
“And his Mama cried”
Omg, another emotional one. Thanks for uploading
Although Elvis is not African, he can relate to this song because he too grew up in the ghetto.
Elvis was born dirt poor in Tupelo Mississippi and this is the restored little house where his life started.....
Sorry the house didn't show for some reason ,BUT you can google it . Elvis little house in tupelo ms
Have you reacted to USA for Africa? Just wondering what you might think of that song since you are from Africa. It was done in 1985 to help support relief efforts in Africa.
Empress, I love watching your reactions. Your are an amazing intelligent and beautiful woman. I have never seen anyone else who displays so much emotions through your facial expressions. Your reactions give me much hapiness. Thank you for what you do
This song was written by Mac Davis.
EJJ, thanks for reacting to this one, I have recorded this song and it played on the local radio; as I am an Elvis Tribute Artist and have admired him since I was 10 years old...
realdeal
Still gets to me, heard it a lot as well, this was always going to be hard for you, thank you.
Elvis grew up poor in Tupelo, Miss.
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Recorded in 1969. Still very unsettling because it is relevant 52 years later.
Elvis was born dirt born in Memphis. He went to a black church while he grew up.
Please also react to "If I can dream" by Elvis.