Watch Tyrone's best interviews here: bit.ly/3iaPcAW

THANK YOU for acknowledging how Black writers, musicians contributed to, and/or were the foundation for so much of this country's music ✌🏾❤️

@AC-mp7cx

2 жыл бұрын

MJ was bigger and better than elvis anyways

@skylersimpson4692

2 жыл бұрын

@@AC-mp7cx 😂 lol no. Elvis was was way better. MJ was an over rated pedophile. Get over it

@dwightlove3704

Жыл бұрын

@@AC-mp7cx Ray Charles said this in a interview yrs ago.

@AC-mp7cx

Жыл бұрын

@@dwightlove3704 yup

@dwightlove3704

Жыл бұрын

@@AC-mp7cx Ray said that white ppl were listening to music from other black artists before Elvis got started and this was said in the movie.Sam Phillips who owned Sun Records signed black ppl already.

FIVE well known SUPERSTARS in the Black community expressed their love for Elvis Presley -- MUHAMMAD ALI - 'Elvis was my close personal friend. He had a robe made for me. I don't admire nobody, but Elvis Presley was the sweetest, most humble and nicest man you'd want to know. We must understand, Elvis did lot for poor people, he cared for people, he had a good heart, he just wasn't a person who was great with talent, but he was great in spirit and with God in his heart. I wouldn't praise nobody if he don't deserve it, because I am the greatest of all time in boxing, in boxing. I said boxing ! But I'm telling you, I'm Black, I'm a Islamic, I'm 100% different from you. But I’ll tell the world Elvis was the greatest of all time. I'm a Muslim who's black who stands up for what he believes. I don't have to say what I don't feel, I'm not false, I don't have to say this. I have no Bosses. I'm free. He to me, is one of the greatest singers, actors and all round men of all time.” ~ "THE GREATEST" MUHAMMAD ALI. RANDY JACKSON of the JACKSON 5: "Elvis used Rock and Roll to bridge the gap between whites and minorities. He was a wonderful person." LITTLE RICHARD - "He sung my Tootie Frutti & by him singing it, made it bigger & made ME bigger" And then he said: “I thank God for Elvis Presley. I thank the Lord for sending Elvis to open the door so I could walk down the road...”- Little Richard CISSY HOUSTON: "Elvis loved gospel music. He was raised on it. And he really did know what he was talking about. He was singing Gospel all the time - almost anything he did had that flavor. You can't get away from what your roots are." - Cissy Houston (The Sweet Inspirations co-founder & member & sang vocals for Elvis, also mother of Whitney Houston) The "GODFATHER OF SOUL" JAMES BROWN: “I wasn’t just a fan, I was his brother. He said I was good and I said he was good; we never argued about that. Elvis was a hard worker, dedicated, and God loved him … I love him and hope to see him in heaven. There will never be another like that Soul Brother”. During Elvis' private family wake, James was the LAST ONE TO LEAVE. 3 hours and 30 minutes later -- it took several of his security guards to help him out of the room. James was devastated -- James and Elvis sang Gospel together many a night to all hours of the morning at each others' homes. James Brown was considered family by the Presley they were so close.

Austin is so angelic, such a beautiful soul.

It was a really satisfying interview, felt like a casual talk between two friends

Baz really knocked it out of the park casting Austin. He is so generous letting us into the transformation of Elvis and is just such a humble person with so much respect for the people around him.

Elvis always made his feelings clear when it came to his respect for all the influences on his life and music.., It was clear that he was not prejudice in any negative way.. His love and respect was shown everywhere he went!!

Had to come back and check after Austin said he remembered what you were wearing on the Oscars red carpet, ha! He was right, great memory and shows how present he is.

He's absolutely right.

Terrific interviewer - enjoyed the way they connected.

Great interview and questions. Love how both the interviewer and Austin were both so into it.

"Am I going to see you in Toronto" he seems nice guy

Amazing acting from Austin Butler, amazing movie !!

Austin felt do comfortable with rhis guy you can FEEL his ease and respect. Poor guy seemed so bummed when he wouldn't see the dude again 😭

why is half of this entire comment section trying to discredit black culture. everytime someone gives credit to black people or anything that has to do with black people y’all are literally so mad lmao

@stigelvisfurset5359

2 жыл бұрын

Its not discredit. Elvis was heavy influenced by "black" music and culture. But I have, as an Elvis fan since 1973, been told that he "stole" the music from the black. At the same time, the bands from the British Invasion have been hailed as groundbreaking and not "stealing" anything.Have in mind: Elvis was also influenced by Blackwood Brothers, Dean Martin, Enrico Caruso, Hank Williams.... And beside of all this: Elvis has always been seen as a caricature. It has always been that he didn`t create anything by himself, that it was all by accident, and that someone else, whoever that may be, either the Colonel, "black culture", TV, the zeitgeist...choose your pick...created him, and not his own creative powers. Hopefully, this film will give him some credit as a musician and singer. And human being,. Instead as a peanutt butter sandwich (which, lets be fair, has been his role in the media for the last 45 years).

@Undertow596

2 жыл бұрын

@@stigelvisfurset5359 Many white musicians did steal black peoples Music it’s a fact I’m white and I know this happened Black people influenced us

@reimourrpower9357

2 жыл бұрын

White fans of Elvis have a deeply personal connection to his legacy and image. They see themselves when they see Elvis Presely. Yet none had the experience, dedicaion, daring and honesty that Elvis did to immerse himself in Black culture and later fully acknowledge the Black foundations. Though it's obvious and documented by history and Elvis himself, the fact that he was heavily rooted in Black Rock 'n' Roll and Gospel seperates many of his white fans from stakes in this massive power in popular culture. And further makes them feel uneasy for having to acknowledge *again* the foundations created by the exploited community of African-Americans who built this culture and nation. Rock 'n' Roll was created by African-Americans and they hate the fact is being brought out by their icon in this well-crafted feature. They mad yes. But that's they're problem ha.

@reimourrpower9357

2 жыл бұрын

@@stigelvisfurset5359 The film does a great job of acknowledging Elvis' foundations in Black Rock 'n' Roll, Gospel and country music. It also showcases his talent as a songwriter , musician and electric performer.

@thomaspgreen6302

Жыл бұрын

I dont see it. People maybe be protective of him. I don't see anyone discrediting black musicians. My opinion, People should have went after the record companies instead of Elvis. Elvis had nothing to do with Peacock records only giving Big Mama Thornton 500 dollars for her singing Houndog in 52. I didnt understand why they went after Rufus Thomas's Bear Cat either. Nobody said anything about Lester Melrose keeping Arthur Big Boy Crudup's royalties from him either. They blamed it on Elvis. The people in my opinion that started the whole Elvis stole music were either segregationists, the record companies looking for a scapegoat for their deals, or people just not doing research.

Looking forward to seeing this beautiful film ELVIS. We followed Elvis for 5 years, and Austin Butler nailed it.

There is no better music than rhythm and blues or rock and roll. Young people have all this to thank us Rockin relics for. It changed music forever, it allowed young people to be free and express themselves after WW2. I’m a product of the 50s 60s and 70s and beyond proud of it. This music will never die. I will die being a female Rockin rebel.

What a amazing interview

austin is so cute

What a sweet soul ❤

Very Nice Interview❗️Oh And Thank You Denzel Washington.

@shannonglynice1142

Жыл бұрын

I was so impressed that Denzel would suggest Austin. Denzel was an excellent Malcolm X. Austin was a great Elvis. Hopefully Austin will get the credit Denzel should have.

The Sweet Inspirations were Elvis' version of the Supremes. They traveled everywhere with him and he refused to stay in hotels that wouldn't accept them. Also, there's that If I Can Dream song for Dr. King. I really don't think Elvis was a racist or "stole" anyone's music. He grew up with it, just like the people who created it. A white kid sneaking into black churches in Tennessee took a lot of guts. Not that he had much to worry about from black people, but I'm sure he faced a lot of prejudice from white people towards him because of who he hung out with and the music he was performing. It wasn't just the dancing that people had a problem with. It was the whole persona, which people recognized immediately came from black musicians. There was a definite racial component to people being against Elvis and rock music. He wisely stayed out of politics (because what would a musician necessarily know about that?), but the moments where he did make political or social statements, like the finale to his Comeback Special and the way he treated the Inspirations. And if anything, because of racism, he's the whole reason black people are showcased in music the way they are today. He made black music cool for white people to listen to. Without him, it probably would have taken far longer for people to accept the music and therefore accept the black artists who created it. It's horrible and wrong, but that's the reality. It's America. Do the math. The history of America is littered with racism, and anyone who helped black people gain mainstream acceptance in any capacity is cool with me.

Totally agree black people are more talented than us whites in music etc. Elvis Presley knew that as a boy that's why he was humble about there talent.

It just a momnet in time, no one can do Elvis, Butler did a great job doing it.

@AC-mp7cx

2 жыл бұрын

MJ was a million times better than elvis

@NA22427

2 жыл бұрын

@@AC-mp7cx okay? no one mentioned MJ🤦🏻‍♀️

And he's 100% spot on.

Amen ya all love ya

Love him💗

Love the movie. Saw it 5 times. Elvis also loved gospel austin was great

Elvis was inspired by black music and black culture and he essentially helped a lot in helping getting it to the spotlight because back then white people didn’t care, but then when you bring in a person the same race as them with the things they’re oppressing and not caring about, it changes. Because he blends in with them and then he’s opens doors and sharing what others can’t share because they weren’t allowed to or never had enough opportunity, chances, and audience because how they were treated. When people say “Elvis stole black music” they don’t know anything from where Elvis came from to who Elvis is as a person, not just a musician. Elvis gives credit where it’s due, he doesn’t take something and make it ENTIRELY his own. He just added his own spices. He grew up with this. He helped a lot in making us more united than ever before, that’s the magic of entertainment most of the time especially who Elvis is. Cant wait to see Little Richard and Elvis in the movie together! It’s all about influence ❤️

@Coolrockndad

2 жыл бұрын

You left out country music which was just as big a part as any other genre to influence Elvis.

@weberv41

2 жыл бұрын

It will be cool to see the parts with Little Richard, too. He has an amazing story, too. Although, I know Elvis was influenced by him musically after he started singing and performing himself, I kind of find it odd the Little Richard was included in this the movie. I didn't believe Elvis ever met Little Richard or saw him perform.

@nuttybangerz

2 жыл бұрын

@@weberv41 I can't wait to see Little Richard perform in this movie, one of my favorite artists ever 🙌🏽

@AC-mp7cx

2 жыл бұрын

MJ surpassed him in every way and is the biggest star ever

@Coolrockndad

2 жыл бұрын

@@AC-mp7cx Yes AC you're so right, MJ is so much more feminine than Elvis ever was or ever could be. LOL Go troll the plastic surgery sites AC. I'm sure you'll feel right at home there.

Elvis said it himself: his music was r&b and country music. Black and Withe! Just that!

Great interview

GOD is the only one that gave Elvis his extraordinary voice!

@ruedadi2682

2 жыл бұрын

Shut up Linda

@SoSillyWilly26

2 жыл бұрын

And who gave the black entertainers the voice that inspired Elvis?

@lindaburns7028

2 жыл бұрын

God!

@SoSillyWilly26

2 жыл бұрын

@@lindaburns7028 okay as long as we’re on the same page 😁👌🏽

@Undertow596

2 жыл бұрын

God of music but it was black musicians that came before him that gave his style I love Elvis he was amazing but, black people gave him music

KZread has it all, " Elvis and the black community". U Tube has 3 -4 series on "Elvis and the Black communitiy" from his start, and how black music influenced him in many ways. As you will learn, Elvis knew and was very good friends with many of the big-time black singers of their time. Some praised Elvis for helping some of their music to the front of the country. What I was really surprised by was that many of the "UTUBE Reactors" on UTUBE, did react to Elvis songs. Many of the "UTUBE Reactors" were not aware of how good Elvis delivered a song and how good it sounded. Many thought he was ( just an entertainer) After reacting to many of the songs he did, Reactors were really surprised at his voice and how good he was . "(Elvis and the Black Community ) is worth the read.

With Elvis their is no colour we’re all one peoples that’s one of the most beautiful east things I love about Elvis Presley and music 🎼, rhyme and blues is the best rest in peace Elvis Aron Presley

Honest talk

Elvis Presley grow up with that type of music And He wasn’t born rich for one, he was poor He was around that environment the poor Area,so people say he’s a racist for me doing my research in Google and seening the movie “That’s false” I think those people that are racist are portraying him that way and he treated black people with respect anyone Since he grow up with black music I say this with all do respect in the world Acompliment a special one to say In my opinion he’s black in his soul. As people was saying he was a humble human being. Respect to him Elvis And also respect to Austin burglar great work! 👑

Facts

Elvis could sing anything beautifully and did

Austin butler.. Elvis reborn.. Finaly.. Reincarnation.. King lives.. Croatia

He sounds like a combination of Elvis and Johnny Depp.

@johnjungkook2721

Жыл бұрын

Yeah - I always thought he sounded like Johnny Depp before the movie, and now he a slight southern accent because of playing Elvis for so long

@DYA9091

Жыл бұрын

He sounds like himself.

😻😻😻😻😻😻😻

People fail to realize the issue is so much bigger than Elvis that’s why the actor portraying him felt the need to mention it. Black culture and music has influenced the entire world and for many years it was being overshadowed purposely to discredit writers, singers, actors, etc that brought that unique touch of the culture to their expertise. Meanwhile white artists like Elvis got the money and glory leaving the African Americans to die broke and nameless. Elvis knew where he was inspired from and so did many other like Pat Boone and when people try to act like it’s a lie or not a big deal or that we are making these about race for no reason they are diminishing Elvis’ legacy. He wouldn’t want that. He’d would gladly profess his love for the black church and experience that inspired him.

His voice got me dead

Austin did a great interview play K EAP

Yes, there would be Elvis with or without Black Music. Elvis was stunning, gorgeous, had a beautiful voice, charisma and stood out from the crowd.

@dariusbooker78

Жыл бұрын

Wrong

Kinda wonder if there can be a Jackie Wilson story, a Fats Domino story, Rufus Thomas, Johhny Bragg. BB King or Louie Robinson story witb a Elvis in them. You can do alot of take-offs from Elvis. .

THE LEGEND Mr BB KING spent A LOT OF TIME WITH ELVIS: 'Before Elvis we had Little Black Sambo, separate black restrooms and water fountains, and colored events that kept us away from the whites', BB King noted as he mention that Presley would attend events especially designated just for African-Americans. In June 1956, Presley ignored Memphis's segregation ordinances by attending 'Colored Night' at the local fairgrounds amusement park. The following December, King was there as Presley opened up almost unbreakable racial barriers by attending and supporting the segregated WDIA black radio station's annual fund-raising event for 'needy Negro children' at Memphis' Ellis Auditorium. King wrote in his autobiography that he 'liked Elvis. I saw him as a fellow Mississippian. I was impressed by his sincerity. When he came to the Goodwill Review (the event WDIA fund raisers of 1956 and 1957), he did himself proud'. 'The Goodwill Revues were important', he wrote. 'The entire black community turned out. All the DJs carried on, putting on skits and presenting good music'. In his autobiography, King said he held no grudges because 'Elvis didn't steal any music from anyone. He just had his own interpretation of the music he'd grown up on, same is true for everyone. I think Elvis had integrity'. 'If anyone says Elvis Presley was a racist', charged B.B. King in the 2010 interview. 'Then they don't know a thing about Elvis Presley or music history. 'Many nights after we finished our sets and I'd go up to his suite', King stated. 'I'd play Lucille (on Elvis' guitar) and sing with Elvis, or we'd take turns. It was his way of relaxing'. 'I'll tell you a secret', King winked and laughed. 'We were the original Blues Brothers because that man Elvis knew more blues songs than most in the business - and after some nights it felt like we sang everyone one of them." 'Let me tell you the definitive truth about Elvis Presley and racism', The King of the Blues, B.B. King said, 'With Elvis, there was not a single drop of racism in that man. And when I say that, believe me I should know'.

Why does music have to be black or white? Music comes from the heart and soul. We’re all just souls. I’m thankful this world was touched by Elvis. He will live on forever. It was fate that Austin was chosen for this, he did The King justice.

@Estefaniac19

2 жыл бұрын

yes in an ideal World where there is no cultural apropiation or whitewashing

@sassydiva7821

2 жыл бұрын

@ J L Yes, music IS universal, thank God because music can truly bring people together but a lot of white artists HAVE been influenced & copied black culture in music and mannerisms. Black artists are soulful & express music differently in their own way, who wouldn’t want to sample? Elvis was one of a few white singers who could feel that because he was around black people and also had a lot of black back up singers at different periods of time that he worked with. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve read that a great black singer did backup for Elvis. They just didn’t get their props in the music industry. I will see the movie because black people liked Elvis because he sounded and moved like us. I think this young man will definitely hit Elvis on the head with his portrayal of him.

@restlessyouthproductions

2 жыл бұрын

Oh lord, here come the Chads and Susans, Allivesmattering music contributions now. I think it causes some white people physical pain to give credit to black originators.

Very multidimensional

?: why would the interviewer get up and appear to walk out of the interview before Austin? (I found that rude)

@cody4043

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a junket interview. The celebrity sits in that room all day, as reporters from all over the world come in to interview them, one after another. So his time was up and then next person was coming in.

@louiseparisotto3630

2 жыл бұрын

@@cody4043 thank you for that explanation :)

@Undertow596

2 жыл бұрын

That was weird lol

He's 30 years old

I agree about appreciation instead of appropriation. But if one wants to go down the Black/White route --- In the 1950s, of his nine biggest hits six were written by whites. Blacks wrote 3. In the 1960s all six of his biggest hits were written by whites. In the 1970s 28 of his singles were written by whites and one was written by blacks.

@alana.gr_1345

2 жыл бұрын

its not about about who wrote the songs elvis grew up near a black community and got inspired by them, moves, singing/range etc its not entirely his own creativity but inspiration from the people he watched growing up and than applying it when he got famous

@timcarr6401

2 жыл бұрын

@@alana.gr_1345 Elvis was eclectic --he drew from many styles of music. Before he messed around with "That's All Tight" he concentrated on ballads --at Sun and before. His County roots were deep. He said the first thing ever heard on the radio was The Grand Ole' Opry. He memorized just about the whole catalog of Hank Snow and other Country and Western singers. He was an avid fan of the Metropolitan Opera. His musical interests were diverse. However, in the end it was his own originality that made him distinctive and immensely popular. The way he interpreted songs was remarkable --making the originals look tame in comparison. As far as movements go, you should dig into Big Chief.

Is that his accent?

I don’t eat food so I can get skinny and be liked by him!

I love Austin, and while the Elvis that made it would not have made it in the way he did without black music, he still would have made it. Just like Austin saying that Priscilla is Elvis' wife. She left him, and they were divorced for 5 years before he died, so I think it's disingenuous to call her his wife. She is the ex wife. He did not leave her in charge of Graceland either, those were not his wishes, just like he would have been horrified to know that Priscilla raised his daughter in the church of scientology when Priscilla knew how against the church of scientology he was. The reason Priscilla got control of Graceland is because of Elvis' dad who thought that Priscilla would be the best choice after himself, because she was the mother of his only child. So, without black music or culture, he likely would have been in a gospel quartet, because he had, not a black, or white given voice, but a god given voice.

@reimourrpower9357

2 жыл бұрын

Elvis would have been marginalized to the same country circuits he started in if not for Black Rock 'n' Roll & Gospel. There are many talented even better vocalists in the fringes of music but it take boldness to step forward and share your voice with the world as Elvis, James Brown, Aretha Franklin and others did.

Why don't they expose the truth about what they did to Michael Jackson before making yet another Elvis biopic...smh

@makeyourself1988

2 жыл бұрын

What happened ?

One thing is who influenced Elvis but think how many he has influenced!

Elvis used to do gossip.

Of course the conservatives are mad

@DannyCosmos

Жыл бұрын

they get mad over everything. bunch of snowflakes

That is a ridiculous thing to say! Elvis was influenced by all kinds of music....gospel, country, crooners and he was a multi-talented entertainer. Black music was important but was just part of it. Even he said that his music was a combination of gospel, rhythm & blues and country combined and he gave credit to all of the black performers he loved. His vision, along with the skills of Sam Phillips, Scotty & Bill , Dewey Phillips came along at a time when they were sorely needed to change the world. A gift that will never be seen again.

@reimourrpower9357

2 жыл бұрын

What's ridiculous is you trying rewrite Austin's words or facts. Elvis' main foundation was Black Rock 'n' Roll music and Gospel first. Country is acknowledged but it's clear he was influenced more by Black music and the film shows this in line with history. Deal with the truth and enjoy the film.

There would be no black music without European music, who brought church music to the America's. That was something they held on to after experiencing and listening to the slave owners. That's the only part I'm glad about.

@paulwarren8832

2 жыл бұрын

But Jesus, Moses, David, Solomon and Elijah were all BLACK (men of colour). European church music is singing all about black people in the Bible. Where do you think the Europeans got their music from? It definitely wasn’t from people who looked like The Pope or Elvis 😀😀😀

@junescoular292

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulwarren8832 I doubt there was music in the Tabernacles in Jesus's time! The Romans decided in the end to embrace Christianity and its followers, and thus spread the religion of it throughout Europe. Then it was taken to the Americas as explained before. Unfortunately, slavery was also taken there because of the capture of black Africans. They evolved their own gospel music when attending church services via music and hymns from the European services. Remember, the unfortunate slaves from Africa had no set religion of their own. That's why Missionaries travelled to parts of Africa later. It doesn't matter what colour the Christian people sang about, the music evolved and ended up in America as Gospel, Spiritual, or Blues music, and the whole world can enjoy that too because ,yes,Elvis brought it to the fore for the parts of USA that had never heard of it, and that in turn, spread to Europe.

@paulwarren8832

2 жыл бұрын

@@junescoular292 Christianity was in Africa 2000 years ago… 🙏🏼

@junescoular292

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulwarren8832 But no Gospel music ...

@SoSillyWilly26

2 жыл бұрын

Please delete this comment…Africans were over the water making beautiful music before they were brought here as slaves. They brought that magic with them. I don’t believe you meant any harm with this comment but this is very disrespectful to say that African Americans got their music from slave owners.

Austin left out country music which was just as big a part as any other genre to influence Elvis.

@onlygood222

2 жыл бұрын

Austin actually mentions Elvis’ love of country in other interviews. One interview where I can recall country music is mentioned is by Jaqueline (a Black journalist) from Rotten Tomates; she mentions Dolly Parton’s I Will Always Love You and Elvis’ love for that song...They give her props for being a real Elvis fan,☺️👸🏾You should check it out.

@weberv41

2 жыл бұрын

He literally mentioned country music in this interview and the interviewer backed that up by saying Elvis was a product of his influences and upbringing (which involved many things). Austin didn't say much about country in this particular interview because they were talking about Elvis' influence from Beale St, though.

@Coolrockndad

2 жыл бұрын

@@weberv41 We are referencing this video right? I know I was. Austin said Elvis loves country music but did not say it was an influence. That was my point. ;-)

@weberv41

2 жыл бұрын

@@Coolrockndad Right, but I think in the context of this video, by him saying Elvis loved country, it's implied he was influenced by it. Obviously they didn't really talk about it here... apparently the movie doesn't focus on Elvis' country roots, unfortunately. But then again, it would probably have to be a 3 hour movie lol

@probyperson1

2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t seen the movie yet but from the trailers you can see the country influence…The Hayride was a COUNTRY show (second only to the Opry at that time)…and obviously we’ve seen Jimmie Rodgers Snow and Hank Snow are featured in the film.

Well the John Lennon statement must be false. Before Elvis there was nothing.

@mikasadankerman8832

2 жыл бұрын

I disagree with a lot of things John Lennon says, but nah he was right in saying that. Elvis was and still is The King. 👩🏻‍🎤

@BrwnEyedSouthernGurl

Жыл бұрын

John Lennon the Beatles were more popular than Jesus. Wrong on both counts….

This guy looks like a polecat in the face.

Why are people so bothered by what influenced what? The "black music" of the time was influenced by other music in America and the culture in America. It didn't come from Africa, the culture and influences the black communities had were all American. No Elvis without "black music" but where did that come from?

@tsthoughts

2 жыл бұрын

You only need to do very surface level research to see that what you are saying is a balant lie, Timonidas. If you want to be ignorant go ahead, but don't spread missinformation. Black music and the african heritage that it carries was and still is a source from which many genres pull from. Black music is the backbone of the "American culture" you are referring to. And responding to your question about the importance of influence. It is indeed important to remark the influence one thing has over the other. These are historical facts you can't simply errase. You can't explain one thing without it's sources, it's common sense.

@keetonplace

2 жыл бұрын

Elvis pulled from blues, country , jazz, opera, and gospel, as well as what was inherently inside of himself. As he told the secretary at Sun when she said..."who do you sound like?" He said, "I don't sound like nobody." Blacks don't own music, as they think they do. Music is universal. It belongs to no one, and everyone. I am sick of hearing Elvis got what he had from one source. He was full of many things. You'd think he didn't have a mind of his own in how he dressed or did anything. What he did was his own, including singing Hound Dog the way he did, not like Lieber and Stoller wrote it. Disappointed in Butler here. And surprised at him after all the studying he did. I also have studied him for 25 years.

@Coolrockndad

2 жыл бұрын

@@tsthoughts T, left out country music which was just as big a part as any other genre to influence Elvis.

@Coolrockndad

2 жыл бұрын

@@keetonplace Austin left out country music which was just as big a part as any other genre to influence Elvis.

@BeckyM154

2 жыл бұрын

@@keetonplace Wow. Somebody was triggered

“Black music” Yeah all the notes used are from European classical music. All the rhythms are from European classical music. All the sensibilities and keys and structures are from European classical music. It’s just profound ignorance and self adulation that calls it “black music”

@DannyCosmos

Жыл бұрын

its black music for sure... your on crack. white europeans did not have soul. .. your white so you have idea what soul is.