It crossed my mind once that I wonder if God created such a man to demonstrate a limit story of the potential highs and lows of an individual when taking the wrong path in life. Elvis who seemed to embody perfection in his prime was depressing to watch in his last performance.
Those looks are partly from a full Cherokee great, great Grandma called Morning Dove, on his Mom Gladys side. There are b/w pics of her online in native dress. There's a channel with recolourised b/w pics of young Cherokee people back then & they're all stunning looking. On his Dad's side , they traced his roots back to Ireland in the UK & a he had a few German ancestors too. ( Recent UK documentary).
I'm 78 years old . I saw Elvis when I was 15 and screamed the whole time. 4 rows from the stage. He had his gold suit on. He layed on the floor and crawled. I will never forget Elvis ......
Close, close but then there’s “If I Can Dream.” I know, two different songs: one Rock and Roll and the other a plea for brotherhood and peace. Bottom line is that anything he performs becomes alive because he inhabits the emotions and meaning of the song. The man is flawless as the greatest interpreter of lyric and melody that’s ever lived.
I seen him in Baton Rouge in 74&76. Seen him getting in his car behind the Assembly Center. He waved at me and my sister...We almost fainted!! I have never seen such a beautiful man !!..I'm Sheree....62 now. Thank you so much
Scotty Moore was unbelievable on guitar. The way he played those gibson guitars. Those riffs, and fills. He was insane on guitar. So sorry we lost him anot too long ago and DJ Fontana on the drums. You know his early records on sun just had Elvis on rythm guitar, Scotty Moore on lead guitar and Bill Black who died a few years before the 68 special on bass. That's why you have Alan Fortas on stage and and Charlie Hodge on some backup vocals and guitar it was just a.3 part band and they created magic with Sam Phillips delayed tape echo.
I'm overjoyed that they're starting to study what this was about. So important, has always been there, but they've had other things to do. Time to start loving again and paying attention to our brothers and sisters.
He looked super hot then in the black leather he had it all talent looks charm and charisma no one comes close it's why he's the Goat thank you safe 😊😷✌👍
I think parts of the small group sessions are together on a video called, "One Night With You". He and the guys joke, and talk about the early days! GREAT! So cool to have them together for this part of the show!!
Billy back in the day Elvis was always fascinated by the way the crowd reacted to him. So when he was in concert he would do things like move his leg or make a specific face or flick his finger and watch the crowd go wild because he couldn't figure out why they were doing it. The people who knew and were willing to talk about the fact that what he was doing was literally playing with the audience to get a reaction from.
Oh yes.. the '68 comeback special was one of Elvis's best performances. He presence was grit, grind, raw, untamed and unchained. No auto tune or synthesizers to assist his vocal prowess... he was fire and ice, good and bad, leather and sweat... he was THE KING ‼️
I am 78. STILL watching Elvis and enjoying other young people finally being impressed by Elvis. If you don't understand his passion ..you won't understand why he was considered great.
In the early 1950’s there was no one like Elvis! Then he proceeded to Entertain like no other and never has been. He did not like the title “The King” but he was!
Tryin' To Get To You was first recorded by Elvis in 1955. Yes, the man could sing. And as you noted - no autotune or any other technical innovations. Just raw, natural talent. You can't go wrong with the 68 Comeback Special; it's Elvis at his very best. Your reaction made me laugh - thanks.
Elvis is and was the best singer that ever lived. He was the total package looks ,talent stage presence and a big heart. By the way, Elvis could yodel.
He played live to over 1 billion people , first satellite broadcast live 1 in 3 on earth saw it including me 1973 aloha from Hawaii. Still the biggest audience for a single artist an he over 40 years after he died still the king.
Yessir, I was 24 in 1968 and did indeed love Elvis' music. He was very much at a peak in his career which would last for several more good years. He was really one of a kind, although many other excellent singers came along with him and after him, there will never be another Elvis Presley, truly the King of rock n' roll.
The guy who was looking at him was Scotty Moore, Elvis's lead guitarist from about day one, and one of the best rock-a-billy guitarists ever...he is worth looking in to.
Hi Billy. Many years ago I went to an Elvis concert and it was magical. He was magical, he was magnetic. Over the years I have seem many, many singing artist but there was something so special about him that I never felt with any other human being.
I was 14 years old and saw this special. Unbelievable. He was doing a comeback special recreating his career because he had competition with the Beatles and Motown and other rock and folk singers. He was one of a kind!
Elvis was just naturally super good he made all kinds of faces but he was awesome and there is nobody else like him nobody you will be greatly blessed to do more songs of him
Love watching the greats like the King bring us all together, young , old , black, white. Just a beautiful thing. God bless you and keep spreading that positive vibe.
At 2:45 you said that the lead guitarist had a look of disbelief. I sincerely doubt it. That's Scotty Moore, Elvis' original lead guitarist when the group consisted of just Elvis, Scotty and Bill Black on the upright bass back in in 1954 --14 years before this special.
Greatness is greatness... no matter what age, genre, generation... all true performers and musical artists bow down and recognize and admire and envy the talent and personal magnetism possessed by one person, which was Elvis. All superstars of the last 40 years, have dozens and dozens of performers on stage with choreographed dancing, backing them up to create excitement and spectacle (which is fantastic ,we've all seen some really great shows and videos of them) but no one has had the talent and presence to literally stand there by themselves captivating an audience to the point of Hysteria , night after night year after year.... alone all by themselves.
One of my favorite reactions you have done. Made me laugh out loud about looking "honey glazed." I was about the age of that little boy that year. Growing up with Elvis as the soundtrack of your childhood sets a pretty high bar.
One of my favorite songs by Elvis! And this show was great! Saw it when it was first on TV in 1968 and see it on other stuff (CZcams mostly) as often as I can. And yep, I’m a grandmammy too! Great reaction Billy👍🏻🥰‼️
loving your reactions, subscribed when I saw your Elvis vids. He is still giving after all these years. Man had a set of pipes on him like no one ever before or since ,he was so funny too, always makes me laugh
HELLO. HELLOOOO!!! Been a fan for AWHILE!!! I'm an oldie but goodie LMBO. Both my mother and father loved him. When I was about 2 my father but me onto an empty table at a local pizza joint when an Elvis song came over the speakers. To this very day I absolutely love his music
Lifelong elvis fan, yeah what you see is him. I was born in the 60s, my mom was born 1942, and we listened to elvis daily. When he died we all had to come home and mourn. I'm older than your mother.
My mother used to say "God was really showing off when he created Elvis"
It crossed my mind once that I wonder if God created such a man to demonstrate a limit story of the potential highs and lows of an individual when taking the wrong path in life. Elvis who seemed to embody perfection in his prime was depressing to watch in his last performance.
His twin died at birth or we would have been lucky enough to have two.
Those looks are partly from a full Cherokee great, great Grandma called Morning Dove, on his Mom Gladys side. There are b/w pics of her online in native dress. There's a channel with recolourised b/w pics of young Cherokee people back then & they're all stunning looking. On his Dad's side , they traced his roots back to Ireland in the UK & a he had a few German ancestors too. ( Recent UK documentary).
Yes you totally didnt see that commented under one of the videos
My grandmother passed in 1963 and every time he appeared in Daytona Beach ... SHE WAS THERE and got dressed up. It's called "hormones".
Lordy he was beautiful!!!
I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks this man could be beautiful ❤
Yes he was ladies
Good friend Muhammad Ali called Elvis pretty, and he should know
I’m with you-wow. ❤️😎🎶
Oh yes!! Absolutely!!!
Elvis Swagger level = infinite
Elvis drip factor = infinite
Elvis stealing your girl = every time
Hahahah the fricking true
Lol
The man was a Lover!
All day everyday.
The original Mr. Steal your girl
I'm 78 years old . I saw Elvis when I was 15 and screamed the whole time. 4 rows from the stage. He had his gold suit on. He layed on the floor and crawled. I will never forget Elvis ......
Wearing black leather for what was originally planned for a Christmas special in a time when everyone’s rockin bright colors. The man was cool.
Hes still the man in 2021 nobody even close
Nobody will ever come close! 😎😎😎
This is the greatest performance ever on television.
Close, close but then there’s “If I Can Dream.” I know, two different songs: one Rock and Roll and the other a plea for brotherhood and peace. Bottom line is that anything he performs becomes alive because he inhabits the emotions and meaning of the song. The man is flawless as the greatest interpreter of lyric and melody that’s ever lived.
In a hundred years, when they ask what made Elvis Presley a star, all they have to do is play this clip of "Trying To Get To You".
He was the most beautiful person I’ve ever seen
I seen him in Baton Rouge in 74&76. Seen him getting in his car behind the Assembly Center. He waved at me and my sister...We almost fainted!! I have never seen such a beautiful man !!..I'm Sheree....62 now. Thank you so much
Is..................
No autotune in 1968, just raw talent.
He had it all. Sexiest man to ever live!!!!!!
So many haters spreading false rumors like...He couldn’t play instruments. Here he is, with guitar in his hand. Should hear him pound on a piano!
Who do they think played guitar in his original band on on many of his records?
@@margarettaylor8107 Right? Exactly!
@@TexasMagnolia The bass-part on "Baby I don't Care" is Elvis too :)
@@JimmyLee27 Did not know..Thanks for the info. He was too amazing for this world.
Scotty Moore was unbelievable on guitar. The way he played those gibson guitars. Those riffs, and fills. He was insane on guitar. So sorry we lost him anot too long ago and DJ Fontana on the drums. You know his early records on sun just had Elvis on rythm guitar, Scotty Moore on lead guitar and Bill Black who died a few years before the 68 special on bass. That's why you have Alan Fortas on stage and and Charlie Hodge on some backup vocals and guitar it was just a.3 part band and they created magic with Sam Phillips delayed tape echo.
They were ALL live. That’s why Elvis is still the KING!
Elvis was, is and will always be the greatest 👑
Amen to that my friend !❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊
It's always nice to see when a younger person gains an appreciation for older music. Elvis is the King of rock and roll for a reason!
I'm overjoyed that they're starting to study what this was about. So important, has always been there, but they've had other things to do.
Time to start loving again and paying attention to our brothers and sisters.
He looked super hot then in the black leather he had it all talent looks charm and charisma no one comes close it's why he's the Goat thank you safe 😊😷✌👍
I’ve never seen that before. That was awesome!!
Oh man, watch the whole 68 Comeback Special! Even if you have to watch 50 videos to get it all.
I think parts of the small group sessions are together on a video called, "One Night With You". He and the guys joke, and talk about the early days! GREAT! So cool to have them together for this part of the show!!
Nothing possessed him, it was just pure talent and charisma! He had so much passion and loved his craft. The best there is! From South Africa.
Billy back in the day Elvis was always fascinated by the way the crowd reacted to him. So when he was in concert he would do things like move his leg or make a specific face or flick his finger and watch the crowd go wild because he couldn't figure out why they were doing it. The people who knew and were willing to talk about the fact that what he was doing was literally playing with the audience to get a reaction from.
Those lucky women in the audience will never be the same. Thanks for this treat Billy
Oh yes.. the '68 comeback special was one of Elvis's best performances. He presence was grit, grind, raw, untamed and unchained.
No auto tune or synthesizers to assist his vocal prowess... he was fire and ice, good and bad, leather and sweat... he was THE KING ‼️
I am 78. STILL watching Elvis and enjoying other young people finally being impressed by Elvis. If you don't understand his passion ..you won't understand why he was considered great.
Well, I was already born, having my firstborn and screaming at the TV. I am 73 now.
Same here...you also a 1948 "model" ? Engine still screeching " gonna get to you"hahaha🥂
Elvis is GORGEOUS and so so talented. His Christmas is off the charts!
I meant to say charisma..
In the early 1950’s there was no one like Elvis! Then he proceeded to Entertain like no other and never has been. He did not like the title “The King” but he was!
Hope you continue with the Elvispath, you'll be in for a ride.
Raw Elvis beautiful man beautiful voice brilliant reaction
Tryin' To Get To You was first recorded by Elvis in 1955. Yes, the man could sing. And as you noted - no autotune or any other technical innovations. Just raw, natural talent. You can't go wrong with the 68 Comeback Special; it's Elvis at his very best. Your reaction made me laugh - thanks.
Definitely do more Elvis videos, this man is incredible.
Elvis gave it all he had, he always does!! I have always loved this gorgeous handsome man!!!!!
Elvis is and was the best singer that ever lived. He was the total package looks ,talent stage presence and a big heart. By the way, Elvis could yodel.
Killer performance
He was so 🔥🔥🔥 He put all into his performances. That face you saw him made was relief as he came back down to earth.
He wanted to do this comeback to get back to singing to a crowd he was very nervous and that gave to confidence to get back on stage
This is him! Yes, and we love it! Thanks, enjoyed your reaction!
3:00 Let's get some these modern "artists" out here with no sound editing, not cuts, one take live, and see where they get.
And no autotune!
He played live to over 1 billion people , first satellite broadcast live 1 in 3 on earth saw it including me 1973 aloha from Hawaii. Still the biggest audience for a single artist an he over 40 years after he died still the king.
Beautiful, charming and that smile at the end!!
You really need to do more Elvis! And who watches the background when Elvis is on stage 😂😂😂 nobody but Billy!
There was a background?!?! LOL 😃
I'm with you . Why watch the background When you got something that's looks like that front and center.
Yessir, I was 24 in 1968 and did indeed love Elvis' music. He was very much at a peak in his career which would last for several more good years. He was really one of a kind, although many other excellent singers came along with him and after him, there will never be another Elvis Presley, truly the King of rock n' roll.
The look in their eyes is LUST .... He's on fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Sex appeal like no other, he was beyond amazing 💕💕
You’re just plain HILARIOUS 🤣🤣🤣!
And, YES he surely could sing
The guy who was looking at him was Scotty Moore, Elvis's lead guitarist from about day one, and one of the best rock-a-billy guitarists ever...he is worth looking in to.
Elvis was and will be forever the most amazing entertainer. Forever, ever, and ever. Elvis has left the building.
God made no mistakes when he created Elvis Presley. The KING will live forever 👍🇺🇸🙏🔥👑⚡️🎸🎹🎶🎤
I'm pretty sure whatever possessed Elvis to make him sound that good never left him even after he passed
I think that was a, "songs over" gesture. 😊
I will never get tired of Elvis Presley music! I hope you continue enjoying his music!
Hi Billy. Many years ago I went to an Elvis concert and it was magical. He was magical, he was magnetic. Over the years I have seem many, many singing artist but there was something so special about him that I never felt with any other human being.
I gotta tell you Billy boy, after chatting with you... the Elvis Comeback Special came on the tv!
Synchronisity my man, Synchronisity!
Keep smiling!
I love Elvis he has a great voice and you cracked me up when you said some of you are conceived I wouldn't doubt it🤟🤟🤟👏👏👏🤩😍🥰😁❤💟💛🧡😘
Love this song 🎵
I am young and I love Elvis! My grandmother loved Elvis, my mother loves Elvis. He transcends the generations. RIP 👑
I was 14 years old and saw this special. Unbelievable. He was doing a comeback special recreating his career because he had competition with the Beatles and Motown and other rock and folk singers. He was one of a kind!
Elvis was just naturally super good he made all kinds of faces but he was awesome and there is nobody else like him nobody you will be greatly blessed to do more songs of him
This is me a Grandma but was a teen then.Can you understand?? He is the King! WE miss and love him so.What a voice and so handsome.
the 50's when your voice was a instrument
I liked your reaction, you're not "pause crazy" and you have a sense of humor. ELVIS is leading God's choir and will be eternally beloved..
His performance was fire and your reaction was icy! 🤔I mean seriously that was iconic performance ever.👌💎
He was fucking fire
Elvis never ever needed any auto tune….always live, even studio were live recordings going onto vinyl….
My sister saw him in concert. The day he died, she cried all day long. The whole world was crying. Never be another ELVIS.
Love watching the greats like the King bring us all together, young , old , black, white. Just a beautiful thing. God bless you and keep spreading that positive vibe.
It is a joy to see your appreciation for the one and only Elvis. Thank you
I grew up on Elvis. My dad was a huge fan. Now, both my brother and I are Elvis fans. I passed the music on to my daughter. His music is ageless.
I will suggest Elvis In The Getto
Nice to see you finally got to this one! Loved it! 💜
At 2:45 you said that the lead guitarist had a look of disbelief. I sincerely doubt it. That's Scotty Moore, Elvis' original lead guitarist when the group consisted of just Elvis, Scotty and Bill Black on the upright bass back in in 1954 --14 years before this special.
It was just in all of the talent
Most Gorgeous Man God ever made!!! Total Package!!
The one night with you special! I have this on a VHS tape my mom recorded a million years ago. Lol Absolutely love this!
No one like ELVIS! He had it ALL! THANKS! And as always,GO BILLS!!!!
Greatness is greatness... no matter what age, genre, generation... all true performers and musical artists bow down and recognize and admire and envy the talent and personal magnetism possessed by one person, which was Elvis. All superstars of the last 40 years, have dozens and dozens of performers on stage with choreographed dancing, backing them up to create excitement and spectacle (which is fantastic ,we've all seen some really great shows and videos of them) but no one has had the talent and presence to literally stand there by themselves captivating an audience to the point of Hysteria , night after night year after year.... alone all by themselves.
Elvis was the master of music.nobody else comes close.
Thank you for sharing Elvis is by far the Greatest singer, & the best all round entertainer to have lived
I am one if those Grammies and he was blessed by God
My mom was 18, my grandmother is/was too religious for that, she still rocks at 92, shout out from France
Keep watching E videos he will be all you ever watch.
One of my favorite reactions you have done. Made me laugh out loud about looking "honey glazed." I was about the age of that little boy that year. Growing up with Elvis as the soundtrack of your childhood sets a pretty high bar.
Elvis the one and only voice
I want whatever you're on!!!! Elvis was the best cat that ever lived😎👍 thanks for playin it #bestflava 🤟
One of my favorite songs by Elvis! And this show was great! Saw it when it was first on TV in 1968 and see it on other stuff (CZcams mostly) as often as I can. And yep, I’m a grandmammy too! Great reaction Billy👍🏻🥰‼️
Awe finally!!!! My fav......
He was the definition of Rock'n'Roll! I was a kid then and tried my best to look, act and be so cool like him. Got me a lot of girls! lol
That's funny, so I'm here 3 years after this was made, but 2 years after requested, so 5 years later! 😂😂
loving your reactions, subscribed when I saw your Elvis vids. He is still giving after all these years. Man had a set of pipes on him like no one ever before or since ,he was so funny too, always makes me laugh
I am one of them grandmammies youse talking’ bout! I loved Elvis as a little teeny bopper and even now have great affection for this amazing talent.
Elvis always my favorite
Great reaction some great blues as only Elvis can deliver
Such a talented gorgeous man 💗💗
Elvis..Elvis..Elvis.....no other.
Just The King
First time I’ve watched you. Had to watch because -two of my favorite things? Elvis and The Bills? YES!! GO BILLS! ❤️💙
HELLO. HELLOOOO!!! Been a fan for AWHILE!!! I'm an oldie but goodie LMBO. Both my mother and father loved him. When I was about 2 my father but me onto an empty table at a local pizza joint when an Elvis song came over the speakers. To this very day I absolutely love his music
My Aunt got to see Elvis live in 60's!!!!!!!!! Lucky her! And she was beautiful too herself, big blue eyes!!
Lifelong elvis fan, yeah what you see is him. I was born in the 60s, my mom was born 1942, and we listened to elvis daily. When he died we all had to come home and mourn. I'm older than your mother.
The women seemed mesmerized by Elvis Presley and he is awesome a humble man God bless thank you for your reaction
please do much more reactions on ELVIS like GODLY SONGES ! [ THE BEST he put everything in each song !
Elvis is on 🔥🕺
Billy , your reaction was super great . I’ve enjoyed the song 🎶 and video. It was Fun to watch your Reaction. Real and Honest.
Just a gorgeous man!
He thought he would be forgotten while he was serving in the Army. Well, Elvis, it's 2021, we will never forget!