This was from 1970 in Las Vegas. He was 35 here and broke all Las Vegas attendance records with people flying in from all over the world to see him in concert. He had the best backing band, backing vocalists and orchestra for his Las Vegas Live shows. The TCB Band was a group of professional musicians who formed the core rhythm section of Elvis Presley's band from August 1969 until his death in 1977. TCB stands for Taking Care of Business, a personal motto of Elvis. The original members were James Burton (lead guitar), Jerry Scheff (bass), John Wilkinson (rhythm guitar), Larry Muhoberac (keyboards, later Glenn Hardin) and Ronnie Tutt (drums. They first appeared live at Presley's Las Vegas, Nevada first performance at the Hotel International on July 31, 1969. His male backing vocalists were The Imperials (from 1969-1971; later J.D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet from 1971-1977), soprano Millie Kirkham (until 1971, from then on Kathy Westmoreland), and the female backing vocalists The Sweet Inspirations.

@llschnitz

2 ай бұрын

Give his incredible singers credit too! THREE groups of singers at the same time! J.D. Sumner and The Stamps (Male Gospel Quartet) and The Sweet Inspirations, and the other group of girls led by Kathy Westmoreland. Also the incredible orchestra, conducted by Jim Guercio, who also worked with The Beach Boys as well as Elton John (Caribou album).

@tpatrick44

2 ай бұрын

Thanks to Both of You for listing the credits of the band and BR singers. Elvis was a GREAT, once in a Lifetime Entertainer. He was a very kind and giving man as well. RIP Elvis🙏

So diff than today’s stars. No Lip Sync, Auto tune, backing tracks . This is talent !

@user-er8kz2jg6o

2 ай бұрын

He actually cared too. He truly loved music and performing.

If I Can Dream in white suit, 68 Comeback Special is a tribute to MLK after his assassination. Very powerful performance ❤

@carolhayar3037

2 ай бұрын

Just a mention here that If I Can Dream also encompassed the assassination of Robert Kennedy, which Elvis & producer-director Steve Binder saw on the TV news when it happened. They spent a # of hrs. in discussion w-Elvis expressing his thoughts & feelings about the world in turmoil which included Vietnam (the red tie for the blood shed in Vietnam). The song's composition was the hope for a world of peace & harmony. Thanks.

@janewells5970

2 ай бұрын

So powerful! Love it!

Oh and I forgot to point out that Whitney Houston's mother Cece was part of the backing vocalists just months before this, but she had to leave to go take care of her new baby.

Elvis changed music forever! And he paid a heavy price ❤

1970. Ronnie Tutt was on drums live. He said playing drums for Elvis live was like drumming for a stripper because he was so unpredictable. 😂 Elvis was the very first Superstar.

@neillenet291

2 ай бұрын

Actually Frank Sinatra was the first superstar.

@toodlescae

2 ай бұрын

@@neillenet291 Frank was popular but he didn't draw the huge audiences that Elvis did with people flying in from all over the world to attend a concert. I love Old Blue Eyes. He was a great actor and singer and he was a star but he wasn't a superstar like Elvis.

@neillenet291

2 ай бұрын

@toodlescae Sinatra was Elvis before Elvis. No one really knows how many people he could have packed into a venue because they didn't have huge concerts back then. Sinatra was also the great actor Elvis never got to become. Sinatra won an Academy Award. He is regarded as one of the most popular entertainers of the 20th century. Sinatra is among the world's best-selling music artists, with an estimated 150 million record sales globally. I'm a HUGE Elvis fan, but Sinatra was the first superstar. You have to remember that Elvis came along in the age of television and teenagers. The media was in its infancy when Sinatra was starting off. Also completely different styles of music. Elvis was high energy, Sinatra was a crooner.

That "Memphis Gang" must be his home studio guys. That GREAT drummer was Ronnie Tutt & the amazing bass was Jerry Scheff who played with lots of bands including the Doors. Lead guitar, very subtle & understated here is the legendary James Burton who can shred without a sweat but is always an ensemble player, he goes back to the rockabilly 1950s.

@visaman

2 ай бұрын

He meant the Memphis Mafia. I have no idea what this guy was reading from?

I heard John Lennon say that there wouldn't be The Beatles if there was no Elvis .. Elvis was the first rock super star . They both lived up to the hype , to say the least.

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425

2 ай бұрын

Lennon said that because Elvis wanted Lennon and the beatles thrown out of America because they were going to be more popular than Elvis.

Elvis picked all his back up singers, instrument players & led them all with gestures. He did it all.

A sexier more charismatic man there has never been.

Elvis and the drummer, Ronnie Tutt, had a percussion connection. They fed off of each other. As you go down the Elvis Presley rabbit hole, you’ll notice he is most often in front of the drummer in live performances. A few performances to check out: American Trilogy (impeccable instrumentation and backing vocals), Aloha From Hawaii 1973; Bridge Over Troubled Water, live in Las Vegas 1970; Love Me Tender (will blow your mind as compared to today’s germaphobia); My Way and I’ll Remember You, Aloha From Hawaii; and Bridge Over Troubled Water and You’ve Lost That Lovin Feeling, both live in Las Vegas, 1970. EP’s catalog is vast. So sit back, get comfortable, and buckle up! I’m so glad EP is getting exposure with the younger generation. I’m 67, and if not for the resurgence of his music by the movie and these reactions, Elvis might’ve died off with my generation. Did you know that was his greatest fear … that he would be forgotten? Rest easy EP … we’ve got you. Great reaction. New sub. Much love ❤️

And that’s why he changed music when he first hit public awareness!!!!!

The drummer was Ronnie Tutt, a master of his art! If you liked this one you will also love "polk salad annie" (live 1970 Las Vegas)

Ronnie Tutt rules!

I could tell the other day, that you didn’t know how great Elvis was. There will never be an another. Elvis selected all his backup singers and musicians. Check out early Elvis in 1956 on Ed Sullivan, Oct 28, 1956 singing Hound Dog. You might also enjoy his Sept 9th on Sullivan, singing Ready Teddy. 82.6% of televisions were tuned into to check out Elvis.

Elvis was the ultimate entertainer, he had all the attributes that make up a star, born gifted. He was a legend and a phenomenon and his legacy will live on way past our lifetime.

Elvis was one of the last great Entertainers; the class of people who cut their back teeth on the stage doing it all. They knew how to hold and command a stage.

Now you know why the parents of the day were outraged over his performances! lol You saw him on The Ed Sullivan's Show, where cameras were forbidden to dip below his waist. He was a sweetheart of a rebel. He included lots of trends in his music that were popular at the time he made them. Two constants; his terrific voice and his charisma.

Thank you for reacting to Elvis us older and forever fans truly appreciate it

The Bass player on “Burning Love”, from this same concert, is just thumpin’ during the whole song.

Hey Lee from Ned in Spain. As far as I know the drummer is Ronnie Tutt, who is a monster, James Burton on guitar and the fantastic bassist Jerry Scheff. Burton had a long career starting with 50's teen idol Ricky Nelson, then 1000s of sessions, as well as Elvis' main man for a while. Jerry was also a session master and is even on the Doors LA Woman LP. The beautiful Black women singing back up were the Sweet Inspirations. Whitney Houstons mother, Cissy, had been a member but left in 1969. They had hit records on their own as well. This is peak 68 - 70 Elvis and you should look for the movie coz it's amazing.

@jconradguest

2 ай бұрын

Jerry Scheff is former Chicago bassist Jason Scheff's father.

@brewstergallery

2 ай бұрын

@@jconradguest Thank you for the info as I didn't know that. Jerry was in a funky psych rock instrumental band Goldenrod 1969 LP

This was Elvis' live band, the TCB Band - the members were James Burton (lead guitar), Jerry Scheff (bass), John Wilkinson (rhythm guitar), Larry Muhoberac and Glen Hardin (keyboards) and Ronnie Tutt (drums). Different players on the record, still great as well.

Elvis had some professionals in his band. They knew their jobs

Elvis was a black belt that’s why he can move the way he does!

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425

2 ай бұрын

honorary black belt.

"THE KING"...baby...then and now.....

Elvis was a good young man. Very much brought up to be kind man to others. He wasnt perfect but who is?❤ Elvis

There was so much love and respect on that stage! Elvis controlled the band with his body. The drummer Ronnie Tutt and Elvis played off each other. Lol Thank you so much for reacting to Elvis!! If you like the blues, check out Stranger In My Own Hometown X-rated Blues Version. ⚡👑😎

Thank you to who requested this one. Elvis at his best. Prelude to his concert in Hawaii (1970's) that was the first satellite broadcast around the world. You can find it on YT. He was a martial arts black belt and incorporated the moves in his live shows.

He was earth shattering, I saw him on Sullivan in 1956 I was 12, we never saw anything like him. Our parents freaked out, he recorded over 700 songs, in 5 halls of fame, In this performance, This is the TCB band, Ronnie Tutt on drums, Jerry Sheft on base, James Burton on lead guitar, Glenn Harden on piano, the sweet inspirations singing. He was a phenom, you are smart. he was so much more than most know. His 68 comeback special was his return after a 9 year absence making movies. His manager was evil, and took 50%. I hope you can react to many of these real time documentaries. "Elvis Presley and the Black Community" and see what he went through in a segregated US when white stations would not play black music, till he changed that. I hope you will play "Trying to Get to you" live from the 68 special. Loved your comments. Thanks. I subbed, 🤩Mary

The one and only King..from gospel and blues to the grandftaher of rock & roll.to his movies, to his comeback then to theLas Vega Glitz, the best and most charismatic performer ever! Gone way to young, first in mind then in body> You can't go wrong in any Elvis song!

btw... That's also Jerry Scheff the bass player who plays bass on The Doors LA Woman album!

@scottyhotty1003

2 ай бұрын

Wow!!!!❤

I think that's Ron Tutt on the Drums. He worked with Elvis a lot, but also a lot of other folks, including Roy Orbison, Simon and Garfunkle and even Jerry Garcia. The man got around.

Always Elvis!!!

Dude what you saw on The Ed Sullivan Show would have been in 1956 or 1957 most likely, he would have been 21 or 22 years old. This is literally 14 years later. So you can't even compare the two. Elvis always had the best musicians. In the early days it was Scotty Moore on guitar, highly respected, DJ Fontana on drums, who was amazing, and Bill Black on standup bass, who sadly died way too early. But once he finally got out of his onerous record contract with so-called "Colonel" Tom Parker, who was actually an illegal immigrant from Holland and would have been extradited immediately upon landing anyplace but United States territory, which is why Hawaii was the farthest that he ever allowed Elvis to roam, even though people from all over the world were clamoring for a world tour, but on the other hand that 1973 Aloha from Hawaii show was broadcast by satellite to nearly 1.5 billion people. I'm not sure that has been matched even today. But anyway, once he got out of that movie contract, he was really itching to start playing live again, and so he assembled the band that would mostly be his band till the end. By the time of this show, and this was a somewhat different lineup than that studio lineup that you read, this band was so damn tight. They were so good. And the backing singers were highly respected and Ronnie on drums and just everybody was incredible. They really pushed themselves hard at these shows. And this is just one of several performances. Speaking of that, there are several other Great Performances to this show and I have seen people have a good time reacting to them. Bridge Over Troubled Water if you really want to hear him sing, and then Polk Salad Annie for some more just fun stuff. All from the 1970 in Vegas show. Finally, you might want to go back and watch "Elvis" the movie again, and watch it really closely. Baz Luhrmann directed it and it's pretty fantastic. It doesn't say everything you could say about Elvis' fascinating story, but it hits a whole lot, and it's generally accurate. And it had Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley's approval. #RIPLisaMarie.

We love Elvis and his band.

The band and him were literally in tune with each other through this performances…they watched him all the time as he would always change up things and they had to be on their toes.

Love this song and your reaction, Elvis was really in to karate so hence the moves!

After my last comment, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Donna i hope you can pick one of those suggestions. I would start with if I can dream from the 68 comeback special. Thanks for jumping on the Elvis journey and making me happy.

@MichelleAtnip-iw2ym

2 ай бұрын

This song was written by Sunny West as a statement about Elvis and Priscilla's divorce.

The most charismatic singer entertainer and humanitarian ever!!! No one today can match his brilliance 💕 No auto tunes back then and if there were he wouldn't need it 😊

The Studeo Single of Suspicious Minds was released in 1969. This Live Preformance was recorded in Aug 1970 During Filming for the Concert Documentary, Elvis "That's The Way it Is" which was released in Theaters in 1970. Elvis's Band was the TCB Band James Burton (Lead Guitar) Glen Hardin (Piano) Jerry Scheff (Bass) John Wilkinson (Rythem Guitar) Ronni Tutt (Drums), Female Backup Singers were The Sweet Inspirations, Male Back up Singers were the Jordeners. With the Joe Gershaw Orchestra.

I have seen clips of Elvis performing live and his movies, throughout my life. I could see the appeal and it made sense that he was/is so popular. But it wasn't until I saw this video that I truly understood what made Elvis so spectacular. He put everything into his performances.

I was at this show. Seen him 3 times between1969-1970. He had fun on stage and the band and singers were fantastic. The karate moves helped direct his backup people. He held a black belt in karate. He was the greatest I’ve ever seen. I’ve seen Robert Plant, and a lot of the 70,s forward music.

He and Ronnie Tutt (drummer) were always in constant sync. Ronnie passed away not too long ago in 2018. That band you spoke of was his recording band but he hired the best when he started in concert. Great talent. There’s a rehearsal in which Ronnie hit the drum for Elvis’s every move and it’s so funny. Elvis tried to trick him by lifting his leg to sit and Ronnie didn’t miss a bit. Bless you. Keep it up. My wonderful brother lost the battle and died at age 42( same as Elvis). He was a brilliant guy, spoke 5 languages. He taught Japaneses students learn English. He had just gotten a job with the United Nations when he passed. I had just help bury my best friend in his 30’s 2 weeks before from a brain tumor leaving his wife and 2 children,when I received a call from my sister to get to the Hospital as soon as possible. We drove an hour and I’m a Nurse in a critical care unit, but when I walked in I slid down the wall to my knees. First time I’d ever done that even though had suffered losses at a young age. He passed that night and he had hidden his struggles well. We all thought he was doing better. So, if you ever get tempted again, please think of my story and don’t put your child or loved ones through it. I think of him every day. Bless you sir and thanks for playing Elvis. He really was a truly great man & a phenomenal talent. That level of fame is tough for anyone to handle. I remember Whitney Houston saying “ success is great, it’s the fame that kills you”. Oddly her mom was a back up singer for Elvis & so she went through it twice with two people she loved. Elvis and then later her own daughter. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🎸🕺🏻🎸🕺🏻🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️❤️❤️❤️

Ronnie Tutt is the awesome drummer.❤

I decided to subscribe after your second reaction to Elvis. I am absolutely ecstatic that you’ll be reacting to more of his music. It’s unfortunate that the younger generation has an altered perception of this man and that’s unfortunate but through your reactions and other people will get the true magnificent performer, not only performer, but what a genuinely magnificent, kind and humble this person was. I think we love him so much, not necessarily for the music but the man behind it. If you love this, then you will llove Polk salad, Annie, live Las Vegas 1973. It’s incredible. I’ve been an Elvis fan for 68 years since I’m five years old and he’s been my hero my entire life The day Elvis died. I was in my teens, but it was perhaps looking back one of the saddest days of my entire life. I was fortunate enough to see him in concert at least eight times and those are such monumental moments I can’t even begin to tell you. Unfortunately, not your fault you don’t know much about Elvis but the backing band and the information you gave was not correct. It was a mixture of different separate performers that he personally chose. It was not a band name so to speak. Another suggestion would be if I can dream from the 1968 comeback special. It’s a dedication Martin Luther King, and Robert F Kennedy Junior after their assassination. That performance is so emotionally charged that I really feel it will knock your socks off. I hope you don’t mind me, suggesting that you watch Elvis and the black community and Elvis A generous heart it’s a two-part mini documentary that is not blocked on KZread. I guess you’re wondering why I’m asking you to do this it’s because if you wonder why people love him so much to this day and he has new generations of fans it’s because of the person he was and the music sometimes I think was secondary. He broke the racial barriers between black and white music and because of Elvis Presley black entertainers were able to emerge. There’s so much to learn, but if you watch Elvis and the black community you’ll get a real feel for how it was 60 some odd years ago. God bless you God keep you safe and once again from the very bottom of my heart, I so so appreciate your reacting to Elvis. I can’t explain the joy it brought to my heart that you actually enjoyed him. And the new biopic Elvis was really close to the truth. I’ve been following him All of my life, and I am so educated on every aspect of him that I found the movies to be very much near the truth so I would suggest watching the full movie. It was worth it. Again, God bless and keep you safe and thank you.

My favorite Elvis song!!! ❤👑🔥🎶

Elvis was , and still is , and always will be THE MAN ... TCB forever !

My mom and dad saw Elvis in Greensboro, NC in 1974. I was four years old. I always wish they had taken me. It would have have been my first concert.

A thank you....A thank you very much❤

" I JUST CANT HELP BELIEVING " ELVIS Presley ❤

You seem like a good duee. Just catching your videos for the first time. Elvis is the GOAT. Give him a shot. You won't be disappointed.

I was a big Elvis fan .. bought all the records ... saw all the movies. But what a sad life. Pills to wake up ... pills to go to sleep ... dead at 42. Trapped in his fame. Can you imagine not being able to go out for a walk without being mobbed? The Beatles had screaming fans, but now Paul McCartney can go out to dinner, etc.

@janewells5970

2 ай бұрын

It was a sad existence. He lived in hotel rooms and the stage occasionally only flying back to Graceland. Downside of surrounding yourself with yes men. The pills. Ugh.

He is having fun with the Drummer... Legend Drummer

Seeing this got me thinking… I have never known Elvis. When I was little, my mother introduced me to the Beatles, but not Elvis. Elvis is such a legend, people regard him as a king, he’s everywhere. I tried to get into him, but never found the appeal… It’s interesting to see his performance here. I see a charisma, good voice, and good looks, but it feels kind of frantic to me. I noticed other comments recommending his 1967 Comeback Concert. I found it here on KZread and watched part of it. It’s an incredible concert! It’s intimate, just a black leather clad Elvis and his close musician friends on a flat platform, closely surrounded by the audience, doing songs from their roots, thumping percussion with their feet. Elvis is himself spectacularly, and gives everything, speaking and singing to his audience with such a grounded presence. I think it must have been before his addictions. He does “That’s Alright Mama”, one of his first hits, and it’s great! This is the Elvis I think the Beatles idolized! Thank you, Lee, Texas Angel, and Scott! For this Elvis Suspicious Minds performance.

Jerry Sceff is bass, James Burton is guitar, Glen Harden piano, John Wilkinson guitar. Sweet Inspirations and JD Sumner and singers. Of course Ronnie Tutt on drums. He is awesome.

@WoodsWoman822

2 ай бұрын

The Jordeners were with Elvis through 1971, JD Sumner and the Stamps Joined Elvis In 1972.

Congratulations again on your sobriety. Keep rocking it man.

اعظم فنان على مر العصور لم ولن يتكرر الملك بدون منازع

Ronnie Tutt on the drums baby! He would watch & match Elvis's moves. Watch close hardly takes his eyes off of him while performing & that one handed go around is fire!

I was born in 1964 the last Year of the Baby Boomers. Elvis is my favorite singer and the Bee Gees my favorite group.

One of my favorites of the King! :)

This man was beyond great 💕 I would love you to react to Elvis singing Love me tender where he goes into the audience, you will be amazed. Hello from Australia. 🇦🇺

Baby boomer here born in 1955 and grew up loving Elvis and still do at 69... I don't know where you are in your Elvis research but just in case you're just starting out my recommendation to you would be to dig and dig and dig online so the algorithm keeps bringing you all of his stuff don't stop until you know you've listened to every single thing about him nothing will ever disappoint you❤❤ Also if you're at the beginning of your rabbit hole on Elvis I would recommend watching Elvis and the black community part one and two you'll get a real quick learn on where he started from how he got treated and how he was misjudged and what he went through in his early life... Then look up the Memphis Mafia those are the guys who knew him best and hung out with him day and night...

Since you are a drummer, this was the fantastic Ron Tutt on the drums. Elvis didn`t drink alcohol. He didn`t take drugs. He had health issues and was addicted to prescription drugs. He died of heart failure. I find it`s great when young people learn more about Elvis. Elvis is the most famous entertainer in the world and at the same time the most underrated artist. Thanks for your reaction. Wishing you all the best. Greetings from Slovenia :)

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425

2 ай бұрын

Elvis started taking drugs when he was in the army.

G.O.A.T.!!!! Love him, love him, love him!

My fav Elvis song!

Ages ago, I worked in a kitchen. We had like 6 different cassette tapes of live Elvis shows from like 69 - 73. We played them sometimes during the week, but we always played them for Sunday brunch. Elvis made Sunday brunch shifts worth it. Every version of Suspicious Minds is just a little different.

My mom was a huge Elvis fan, so I grew up listening to all his music. I was 7 when he died and there were a lot of tears in our house. He was a flawed man, but an amazing entertainer, compassionate human and very generous. I’m still amazed with how brave he was to sing certain songs and stand up for what he believed in. He never forgot where he came from. So entertaining to watch. The band was incredible, and Elvis could direct them with the movements of his body.

Love love your reaction. The KING. More please 💕💕💕💕

Absolutely Totally AWESOME 😎

The first rock star.

The TCB band was considered the best at the time. Ronnie Tutt on drums, James Burton on acoustic guitar, all members were personally selected by Elvis. Look it up to find all everyone. They were all famous. Also, the Stamps, male singers and the Sweet Inspirations, female backup group.

Almost 4 years, you rock! Eyes on the prize...

Goat ❤

The band list you read was from the recording session. Different band all together. On the Drums here is as Elvis always introduced him "Hard Working,, Ronnie Tutt". Don't know if you noticed, Elvis liked to stand in front of the drums. Also Drummer Ronnie Tutt almost didn't get the gig being the last on the list to audition. The rest of the band was not sure about him but Elvis said, he gets me he gets my Temperament.

I LOVE THIS ONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is Elvis live in Vegas in 1970 at the International Hotel and the band was his live band called TCB (Taking Care of Business).

I love this song!!!

I Watch and listen to the king everyday. Good night Graceland. Texas peace

"The G.O.A.T! ❤❤❤❤❤!

Check out Polk Salad Annie and Patch it up 1970 That’s the way it is. Elvis had a short twenty year career but he put out a lot of work in that time. He transitioned from his early 1956 TV appearances and live concerts. Then almost 10 yrs. Movie career followed by 1969 comeback special, then Los Vegas and full circle back to live concerts touring was his love to return to his fans. The last concert 1977 filmed less than two months before he died at age 42. This last performance not his best because he was very sick and in pain. Makes me cry to know what he had been. I put is heart and sole into it and it is memorable but heartbreaking. Elvis is forever loved by his faithful fans. Good luck to you. Experience life with open eyes young man.

Elvis Presley was The King Of Rock and Roll, and "Suspicious Minds" was one of his biggest hits. Never got to see Elvis Live and In Person, but I did get to see a great cover version by one of the bigger bands around today, PHISH. In this case it was the Drummer, Jon Fishman, wearing an electrically light-up cape, singing this song, and very well I might add. I mean, he's NOT Elvis, but he was pretty darn good.

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425

2 ай бұрын

a title given to him by white America.

This was part of a film of the start of his Vegas years (which I believe killed him, he was looking tired after 1973ish). It was edited from 6 shows as you'll see at the end when he thanks the audience he's in a different suit. But this possibly his best performance of this beautiful song. Just the rhythm section and the sweet sensations backing singers were awesome. You really get to see the silliness of Elvis, he is fun, funny and playful in all of his live shows and still sounds incredible, equal or better live than in the studio. His ridiculous dancing was his conducting of the drums with Ronnie Tutt. I don't remember if he went to the Eagles after Elvis died but he was phenomenal along with the bass player. Elvis literally channels the music through his body and those beautiful hips. Nobody will ever come close ❤

I’m very proud of you healing yourself. Keep up the fantastic healthy lifestyle!!

In the 70s Elvis's backing band was called the TCB Band. James Burton was lead guitar, Ronnie Tutt drums and Glenn Wilkinson on bass.

Love it bro!! MORE ELVIS! 🤜🤛🙏

The studio version is such a perfect record.

He sings, "So if an old friend I Know (Shove it up Your Nose) stops by to say hello/Would I still see suspicion in your eyes?" No one except me, not a single one of the thirty reactors that have listened to this notice this. He tilts his head down and mumbles that part really quickly, with a grin on his face. Elvis LOVED to screw with the lyrics, and change words to make the songs funny. I have more examples as well. Elvis fans are familiar with him doing this.

Keep up the good work. You are a good looking guy.

HE & THE DRUMMER WERE TRYING TO OUT-DO EACH OTHER WHICH MADE IT EVEN MORE PRECIOUS😊

All the classic poses brilliant

One day at a time. No graduation. Progress not perfection. You're a work in progress. ❤

You need to watch Suspicious Minds from Aloha from Hawaii. That was a fantastic performance and watched by 1.6 billion people live worldwide.

The Memphis boys played on the recording from ‘69. This is August 11th 1970 Dinner show with the TCB band. The late great Ronnie Tutt is on drums

He was a black belt karate and he did the arrangement of the band and back up singers. I love that you recognize Elvis’ talent, it gives pleasure. You have only heard a small “tip of the iceberg”, he is a one of a kind…….. entertainer. ❤ Elvis received much criticism as a young entertainer accused of being vulgar with his moves to his songs as he sang, which was natural for him. He had his share of backlash in his early days, the religious community attempted to ban his music encouraging disk jockeys at radio stations to destroy his records and to refrain from playing his music.

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425

2 ай бұрын

Elvis was an honorary black belt. Elvis DID NOT! arrange anything.

Have you looked into the music of the BeeGees? Elvis is my favorite solo artist and BeeGees my favorite group. They made music as kids and worldwide fame since the sixties. They also wrote their own songs as well as for others (Kenny Rogers. Streisand, etc).❤

If you liked that, you should check out Polk Salad Annie, shot during the same 1970 season in Las Vegas. Good shit. The guys playing with him were known as the TCB Band, including James Burton on lead guitar, Ronnie Tutt on drums, Jerry Scheff on bass (he also played bass on the entire L.A. Woman album from The Doors.

More more more🔥

This was filmed by MGM over 6 different performances & put onto DVD entitled "That's The Way It Is." The ending is called "fade out-fade in" & supposedly Elvis didn't know it was going to happen, according to information written. Notice @ very end his jumpsuit is different than the one he was in for the performance. He was wearing the Concho suit & @ end it was the Chain suit w-brown leather tabs. Maybe it was thought that no one would notice when they spliced the 2 different versions together. Just a point here in case you didn't know -- there are more than one versions of his songs, performances, etc., there could be 2 or 4 or 5 versions, all of them different, because he never did the same thing 2ce, never repeated himself, & of course some quality is better than others. The song written by Mark James in '68 is based on one night when James was fooling around on his guitar & came up with what he thought was a catchy melody. At the time, he was married to his first wife but still had feelings for his childhood sweetheart, who was married back in Houston. James' wife had suspicions about his feelings. He felt it was a confusing time for him and that all three were "caught in this trap that they could not walk out of." Thanks much.

@janewells5970

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the history lesson! You rock!

@carolhayar3037

2 ай бұрын

@@janewells5970 You're very welcome. There's 3 worlds worth of information about this man both as a person & a performer; there's also a lot of misinformation; it's hard, almost impossible to keep up & know what was real & what wasn't.

Fun watching this with you while working on graphics at work ••• That's the TCB Band. The Elvis journey is a path worth taking. Start at the beginning. SUn Records, when he was 19 ••• You have good taste. Elvis and The Beatles ••• the two Big Tidal Waves of rock 'n' roll. Lots of other great acts but those are the two, The King and The Fab Four, Godzilla and King Kong. Great taste in monsters.🎸

So proud of you. Thanks