Elvis was a beautiful soul, who did more for Civil Rights, than many would know. "He always helped us on the hush, hush" BB King.

@evelynmabe7877

3 жыл бұрын

Tragedy followed the Presley Family, and continues to do so. Seems it started with the death of His identical twin, Father goes to jail, thrown out of his shack, Now, his Grandson commits suicide, it's crazy!

@primategaberocco

3 жыл бұрын

@@evelynmabe7877 Wholeheartedly agree on all points. 👍 And genetic afflictions that he had no control over. But the "self-destructive" aspect, that he himself admitted, like me, is/was a powerful locomotive.

@Derek-jt1hok

2 жыл бұрын

Did bb king really say that about elvis?

@primategaberocco

2 жыл бұрын

@@Derek-jt1hok Yep, to Sugar Blue who was dissing Elvis. Then BB reprogrammed him with facts. 🤣

@Derek-jt1hok

2 жыл бұрын

@@primategaberocco oh wow thank you.. i never knew that.

Elvis grew up in a Tupelo, Mississippi ghetto; Dad, Vern, was in jail for bad checks. He sang in church...Gospel was his first love...he sang "That's All Right, Mama" in 1954, when a teenager for his Mother's birthday, at Sun Records. He was a Spec 4 in the Army, got out in 2 years. Released "Heartbreak Hotel" in 1956 to a massive amount of controversy from religious groups because of his movements. He made a string of musical romance movies, that he didn't want to do. Finally got a decent script for "King Creole", his only b&w movie. He just wanted to make music. His singing career took a dip when his wife left him, and the Beatles arrived, his "Comeback Tour" helped immensely. When he sang "In the Ghetto", which his manager thought would kill his career, he fought to sing it, (it was written by Mac Davis) and here we are...as relevent, and often played, today as it was in 1969, when it was released. Thank you for your great reaction.

I live in Tupelo. About a mile from his birthplace and home until he was 13. The ghetto would have been an upgrade for the Presley family.

@nahAlban

4 жыл бұрын

People don't understand Mississippi poor.

@Lisa-kf4iu

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I came from poor families in Mississippi and Arkansas. Way different than some other places.

@spackle9999

3 жыл бұрын

Black families poor as dirt fed a young Elvis. "He a good boy", even though they didn't have nothin. God loves them.

@projectc.j.j3310

3 жыл бұрын

@@spackle9999 fr? That’s cool

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425

Жыл бұрын

they were white poor, not black poor.

Nice reaction! Elvis grew up in poverty, was totally "color blind" and had very big heart. "If I can dream" is the ultimate peace song, dedicated to MLK, 1968.. You should check it out.. Good biceps development btw..

Elvis was a deep emotional soul and was as an artist with integrity. He actually did a few songs that strongly were socially aware or relevant and thought-provoking. These are things that people learn and come away pleasantly surprised when they start honestly digging into his work for the first time.

@janetgiddings5538

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, and sometimes his "people" advised him against it.

The sad thing is Elvis released this song in 1969 and the cycle he sang about still continues to this present day, nothing has changed :(

@FallingGalaxy

4 жыл бұрын

I've said this before, but the sad part is that you say that without seeming to recognize the fact that poverty spans the whole of human history, not just the last few decades. It's a chronic condition we haven't bothered to prioritize fixing even though we could if we were motivated enough to do so.

@Mitheledh

4 жыл бұрын

Poverty has always been with us. And unfortunately, it always will be.

Elvis never got political nor did he ever register to vote, but he said he did In The Ghetto because it had to be said. He also grew up in lowest form of poverty in black neighborhood in Tupelo and Memphis. He could relate more than any other white artist then and still today.

No body would would record this at the time because it was raw.Elvis killed it.

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425

Жыл бұрын

because it was written by a white guy and given to a black man first, get your facts straight.

Another great performance by Elvis is "If I Can Dream," which he performed on TV in his '68 Comeback Special, but he recorded the song just two months after MLK was assassinated (and just days RFK's assassination). People in the studio while he was recording it were crying.

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425

Жыл бұрын

and yet after he sang that song (if I can dream) Elvis said he would never sing another song that didn't mean anything to him so he never sang that song again.

He talked about real stuff because he lived in poverty a good portion of his young years. He went to school without shoes for many years and went hungry as well as living in government housing which for his family was luxury. He never forgot what it felt like to be looked down upon. When he became famous he was known to be one of the most generous, humble and kind entertainers ever.

Elvis was a great man

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425

Жыл бұрын

no he wasn't.

"If I can dream" should be next on your list of EP songs.

@steveakhurst7845

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree it is dedicated to Martin Luther King

@Blackjacksarmory

4 жыл бұрын

Great song

@SK-rr8op

4 жыл бұрын

My favorite since 1982

@mysticalbuttmonkeys4058

4 жыл бұрын

Easily one of his best songs ever! A tribute to MLK and Robert Kennedy.

@HONOR.INTEGRETY.SELF.RESPECT

4 жыл бұрын

I AGREE WITH YOU

Elvis Presley.....if i can dream

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425

Жыл бұрын

why?

AMAZING how many different kinds of songs this man could sing !

Anybody that doesnt know of Elvis should 😊❤🙏

Elvis grew up in poverty, but he never forgot his roots. More Elvis please!

Please don't let the way Elvis has been portrayed sway you in any way. A beautiful "message" song indeed, that is sung with sincerity and truth but it's purposely very straightforward and this performance barely scratches the surface of what Elvis was like on stage. If you want to change that "image" of the way Elvis has been depicted, you must check out the 1968 Comeback Special's "Trying To Get To You" and "If I Can Dream", 1970's live version of "Suspicious Minds" and 1973's Aloha From Hawaii's "An American Trilogy". ALL Elvis fans would agree these are some of the must see moments (there are literally tons more) for anyone delving into Elvis' music for the first time. Welcome!!

Elvis grew up dirt poor in Tupelo Mississippi. He knew what hunger was and what it was like to live in desperation.

Known for his generosity. I would have loved to been with the group on a tour. The lady you see in the video that is most prominent. I watched her in an interview, several years ago. She loved Elvis and he loved her. She said, he was close with all of them and watched over them. He would visit her after they quit touring and she would make him food. He loved home cooked food, like his mother had made him. They asked about his generosity and she shared that he bought her a home and car so she could retire comfortably and own her home. I guess he had purchased at least ten homes for members of his band and of course you already know....he bought many people Cadillacs. LOL. That was his favorite gift. I guess the man liked Cadillacs. I’m glad he didn’t forget those that he toured with for so many years and made him successful. The bandmembers talk more about his generosity and kindness more than his singing

The full title of the song is 'In the Ghetto (The Vicious Circle)'. It points out that without intervention, the cycle will just continue. Unfortunately, all these years later, we are still seeing the same circle.

@michaelmullingo6197

4 жыл бұрын

Drug activity fuels it (money) and the people that really run the drug trade are too big to jail. It ain't El Chappo. He was a talented peasant elevated to be the public face. A bad guy for sure but not the real boss.

@NHLman27

4 жыл бұрын

Poverty like wealth can be generational if the circumstances line up right. Its just easier stay poor than stay rich. Wifes family has been stuck in it. Wife didn't realize how bad they are in it until she moved out

Powerful... elvis was the man

Elvis Presley if I can dream

Elvis himself came from the ghetto, & had a passion to try provide awareness, to anyone having to live with little to no money, and when he became famous, he was very generous in whatever way he could, to help anyone in need, especially children. He also received a lot of flack for wanting to do this song from his Manager & Producer, but Elvis didn't listen, and went ahead and sang it, and it was one of his most successful songs....he was ahead of his time, & will always be remembered, for his kind heart, and one of a kind voice 💗💗💗 I do hope you venture further into his songs, I think you will be pleasantly surprised 😊

Elvis "Jail house rock" 🔥🔥

Whitney Houston's mom was the founder of that quartet that sung backing vocals to Elvis, The Sweet Inspirations.

Elvis grew up in the Memphis equivalent of the ghetto. It was near Beale St where he was exposed to a lot of blues, gospel and other great music. He never forgot where he came from and helped a lot of poor folks .

Thank you, in those ten minutes.....you made the world better. If only......But thank you. Now you can let it out, it's OK, I just did with tears listening to you, and of course, the Song, by the King.

This is a song I’ve known about for a long time. Besides the importance of the message, what is so beautiful about this song it is that, it is not judgmental against the mother or against the baby boy, who was born into a terrible circumstance. The writer of this song tells us that the young baby IS going to be angry someday, (prophetic), that is if he does not get a helping hand from you and me seeing this unending circle. That is said when he is just a baby, innocent. Here is the judgment in this song, “Take a look at you and me, or are we too blind to see. Or do we simply turn our heads and look the other wayyyyy. While the world turns.” The judgment is strong and profound. A judgment and plea to address this vicious circle.

Kentucky rain ♥️

Elvis did a few socially relevant songs. He did many genres of music. He's in all the music hall of fames because he did every kind of music. One of my favorites is called what now my love and another is walk a mile in my shoes. But for sheer fun I love to watch him and kitty white singing crawfish. They make crawfish sound like a sexy food.

@LM-hb6yn

4 жыл бұрын

And "Trouble"... my favorite scene of all time.

" And her young man dies... Wasnt that part so sad. Elvis's manager and producers were telling Elvis not to record that song because it was too controversial. But Elvis insisted. He wanted to help. He wanted to draw attention to help people who were struggling in poverty.

@evelynmabe7877

3 жыл бұрын

I hear AS her young man dies.

The first name of the song was called the vicious circle. Elvis heard it and asked to record it. He wanted something deeper and meaningful.

Elvis Presley was the real deal. A beautiful voice.

One of his back up singers is Whitney Houston’s mom

@Axeman517

4 жыл бұрын

Black jacks armory not in that video. Cissy left after 1969.

@myelvischannel1992

4 жыл бұрын

Cissy only sang with Elvis for 5 weeks, has she left the sweet inspirations in 1969 because she wonted a solo career. This video is from 1970

@patriciamiller8342

4 жыл бұрын

And witneys aunt too

@FallingGalaxy

4 жыл бұрын

That's very cool. I didn't know that!

@metalhead7840

3 жыл бұрын

No. It was Ann Williams

Elvis was born in Tupelo Mississippi and was raised in a one room house. Very, very poor. Didn't even have shoes until he 8 years old. Growing up he would sit in the back of black churches and listen to them sing. Also, after concerts Elvis and his band, and Entourage would relax by singing gospel songs... He has some gospel records. Absolutely beautiful! There's a Ed Sullivan video of Elvis singing "Peace in the Valley"... Per his mother's request. You should watch it

I’ve been waiting for someone to drop this reaction!!! Thanks doc!

the ghetto.. a place that has existed around the the world since the beginning.. in all cultures

I had to subscribe to your channel just because you watched Elvis Presley for the first time I highly suggest you reacting to if I can dream he fought very hard after Martin Luther King was assassinate and in his 68 special dedicated that song and they gave him hell for it but he stood his ground. Elvis grew up in the ghetto along with all his black friends and he knows the ghetto man grew up with nothing!!!! Another suggestion watch Elvis and the black community parts one and two son I’m 68 years old and I appreciated your reaction to Elvis Presley he’s been my hero since I’m five years old. I have absolutely loved truly loved this man all of my life and I was lucky enough to see him in concert eight times young man, those were the eight greatest moments of my life. God bless you and keep you well , safe and thank you for listening to Elvis Presley he was a wonderful human being.

Elvis was raised in object poverty. He lived in low income housing until he became famous. Elvis stayed humble and never forgot where he came from. Elvis was a Samaritan and humanitarian. He was a giver.

FYI... The BG Singers were called "The Sweet Inspirations"... which featured Cissy Houston...She was Whitney Houston's mother... Elvis died way too young... It's too bad that we didn't have him around longer.... Best to you Doc....

Check out Trying To Get To You by Elvis, 1968 Comeback Special. This is as close to pure Elvis as you'll get. Just him on electric guitar, another guitar and his drummer beating on a guitar case with drum. sticks. This TV special came after 8 years of him only doing movies.

always good to see the king in full power

Elvis,was born in the ghetto and knew what he was singing about god bless you doc,and your family ❤👑💯🙏 amen.and plus he loved every one.

He's gorgeous!

He grew up in the ghettos of Memphis and probably saw a lot of this. Sissy Houston was one of his backup singers,yup,Whitney's mom.

He sang this after looking for relevant songs and finding a writer that had penned the perfect song describing Chicago then. Sadly it's still the way Chicago is now.

@glennlaplante789

4 жыл бұрын

Not a lot of people know that this song was written by Mac Davis, about his experience spending time with a childhood friend.

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425

Жыл бұрын

you are such a fool. it was handed to Sammy Davis first.

I also like Kentucky rain by Elvis

So many great songs by him we tuned in

I was watching an interview with Mac Davis. He said the first time. he heard Elvis singing it his first thought was I wish he had said Gheddo instead of Getto. I laughed cause that was my first reaction hearing this.He is still an amazing talent

@jayviviano109

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I listen to that same interview with Mac. Eh... I laughed only because I thought he sounded Petty complaining about it. As BB King said - Elvis's phraseology was incredibly unique and he was a master at annunciating certain words that fit into a song in ways that other singers didn't, couldn't or wouldn't do. On the flip side Mac did acknowledge and credit Elvis for adding lyrics to the end of the song that Mac himself said he didn't originally write into the song. The ending is all Elvis's.

Elvis come from extreme poverty he didn't see colour he such a lovley man x

Just be careful once you go on this Elvis search you go down a rabbit hole you'll find out you'll become a big fan of Elvis walk a mile in my shoes that's a great song or if I could dream a tribute to Martin Luther King enjoy the ride

Pretty messed up that this song is almost 50 years old and it's still a mess in Chicago. People are hurting still.....

@michaelmullingo6197

4 жыл бұрын

Chicago is bad in some areas but they are not in the top five in America per capita. New Orleans and Detroit are worse but have smaller populations. Chicago does have the highest total though and more than New York and L.A. which are bigger by size.

Great Reaction. No Truer Words. Check out the Studio Version of This Song. Deep Brother. Thanks More Elvis. The Man Lived it Growing up Poor.

Elvis grew up in poverty. Subsidized apartment. His mother worked as a nursing aid and cleaned houses to support them. His dad went to prison for awhile . He attended black churches in his neighborhood and would sing along with the choir, while sitting on his momma's lap at age two.

Mac Davis wrote this with Elvis recording it in mind. He wrote it remembering his childhood friend, whom Davis, speaking of how poor his own family was, knew his friend had it even worse. In his friend’s neighborhood he remembered having to walk through broken glass. Elvis Presley‘s managers did not want him to record this song thinking it would not be good for his career. He refused to follow their desire because of growing up in poverty himself.

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425

Жыл бұрын

the crap you spread should get you 10 to life. this song was handed to Sammy Davis first. Sammy refused wtf is a white guy doing giving a black man a song to sing about the ghetto. wtf does a white guy know what it's like to black and live in the ghetto being black he then said give it to that white boy Elvis. if Elvis refused it it was then to be offered to another black artist Rosay Grier.

"You gave me a mountain" is an amazing Elvis song - definitely with reacting to 😊 love your Eminem reactions too! Love from Denmark ❤

Welcome to the Elvis family . Much respect from Michigan .

Recorded 50 years ago. Could be sung today. .He sung this before auto-tune

The cartoon was Johnny Bravo. Also if you want more soulful Elvis try Don't Cry Daddy or from his King Creole movie a song called Crawfish. Keep the great reactions coming Doc!!!

@dadjones6205

4 жыл бұрын

Crawfish ain't very soulful but a great song. Peace in the valley live is soulful and passionate

He is the best truly . You’ve gotta explore more of his stuff his voice is like no other

It's a great song and very moving. Sadly, too many don't want to see the real reason many black communities suffer. In 1965, the black fatherless rate was 25%. Today it is an insane 73%. THAT is the root cause of every single symptom in these communities (ie hunger, poverty, violence, victim mentality, etc.). After Democrat President Lyndon Johnson's war on poverty in 1964, government workers literally went door to door in these communities letting women know that they could get more federal aid by NOT having a man in the home. It got votes politically, still gets votes today, yet has created more poverty than ever, destroyed the black family, and has decimated so many black communities. This would happen in ANY community where the fatherless rate was so high, no matter the race. So this has zero to do with racism in general society and everything to do with a government willing to racistly exploit the poor, control them through anger/fear/government dependence in order to get votes. Look and the studies and timelines. The truth is undeniable. So, as long as we ignore those truths, refuse to have a TRULY honest discussion about these issues, and blames those who have nothing to do with the root causes, the very communities we claim to care so much about will continue to suffer.

The cartoon you were trying to think of was Johnny Bravo

@MaliceInCandyland

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, pretty mama. 👉

1969, and yet, here we still are today. 😢 Fun fact...Ms. Cissy Houston singing background, front center. 😊

Your reaction is awesome. You are saying it like it is. I believe that Elvis is the most important and most influential figure in music history. There are a lot of great artists, but Elvis is tops and had the most legendary career. You should listen to ' Change Of Habit ', a high energy Rock song and a message in the lyrics.

If I Can Dream. An American Trilogy. Walk A Mile In My Shoes. You Gave Me A Mountain. Life. What Now My Love. Just a few suggestions as Elvis recorded approximately 750/800 songs.

Elvis grew up in the ghetto, he sings from his heart, listen to his life.

It always makes me cry. Theres no reason this should still be relevent 50 years later

Loved your reaction. Must recommend "Clean up your own backyard", "Walk a mile in my shoes", and the ultimate "if I can dream" (white suit video is the best)

It's still relevant today because THE MAN wants it that way!

Gotta react to more Elvis uso, react to "What Now My Love"

The cartoon was in the ‘90’s and was called “ Johnny Bravo “ who had some of the characteristics of Elvis 😎

Elvis actually fought a lot against racism, incl. alongside MLK. He demanded equal treatment for his backup singers or he wouldn't perform, he loved soul and gospel music and fought to include and promote it in his music despite industry and racist backlash, and so on... I have so much respect for this man. 💜

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425

Жыл бұрын

when did he stand along side MLK?

Elvis grew up poor, his Dad went to Parchment Prison for forgery, so he could feed his family. Elvis lived next to the Shake Rag, The black neighborhood ( his family was extremely poor, he went to bed hungry) and walked through the neighborhood and listened to the music, He would attend black churches. and when they moved to Memphis, he found Beale Street, the performers all knew he loved their music..

Wow is right. You haven’t listened to the greatest VOICE of all time. The greatest entertainer. Like ALI said. Of all time. Do your research you got a lot to learn.

When I hear reactors cover THIS song I just wish, just wish they would a general search on him and simply focus on this childhood. Elvis and his family were so poor they would make ghetto a literal palace. Elvis lived in what is called a "shotgun shack". It was a two room shack that didn't have electricity or running water. (Now compare). Barefoot and shotgun shack "on the wrong side of the track". Elvis would walk to black churches to hear the gospel songs and preaching. Can anyone think of a white boy in an all black church in the 1940s?? THIS is where he was inspired to release MANY gospel albums. I don't even care about all the movies made for him and those songs. You can find the video of when Elvis made his FIRST TV performance and it was on the "Ed Sullivan Show". He and other men sang "There'll Be Peace in the Valley".

This song was written by Mac Davis about his observations spending time with a friend of his that lived in the ghetto. Watch the video "The Story Behind in the Ghetto". Mac talks about the circle of life he saw. Nice reaction, I've subscribed and have enjoyed your reactions. Thank you!

The king He knows. He was born into a poor family I believe

@bamafan62

4 жыл бұрын

he was born into and raised in poverty

Anyone asks me what's your favourite Elvis song and I gotta say in the ghetto! I just love his voice and the lyrics are brilliant!!

That karate move at the end is awesome.

Notice his back up singers are black? That was waaaaaaaay ahead of its time. Elvis set a standard and others followed. He had courage and principle.

The "Jist" of this track was actually summed up in the last lyric... The cycle REPEATED itself.

YOUVE NEVER LISTENED TO ELVIS...WHAT???? 😂😂😂😂😂 No shade I just grew up with my Mom LOVING HIM and collecting anything Elvis LOL

you are looking at what is going on in Chicago today.... didn't even take note that is song was recorded in 1969, how things have not changed

Check out Polk salad Annie by Elvis live

Welcome to Elvis!

watch American Trilogy and what now my love from the same concert in Hawaii in 1973

Look at when that song came out. Late 60's or early 70's. And it is still current today

The sad truth is that he sang this song 50 years ago yet we still have this issue in America. Elvis himself grew up in the so called ghetto. He was very close to the black community throughout his life and said if he had to choose rock and roll or gospel over one or the other he would choose gospel.

@loriwadsworth5930

4 жыл бұрын

When elvis sang this , mac davis wrote this, NO idea what would come, 50 yrs later. Just the beginning...1968 social justice warriors, lb johnson put 'em in housing, gave mama more $$ if daddy wasn't there. Take daddy out of home, break family, family broke, no morals. Where daddy to show right way?? Control 'them' get the black vote, Dems in forever. Surely vicious & out of control. Evil = Satan. Today is what you get. Hate & discontent, everybody killing everybody .Get back to God, do right & be right.

I never had to grow up this way. I'm a middle class white boy. My childhood was comfortable and worry free. I feel guilty sometimes. All kids should have the childhood I had. How can we change? How can we improve? We HAVE to answer these questions. The answer is out there. We just have to find it. God please help us find the answer!!

Great song!!! Go Buckeyes

The cartoon was Johnny Bravo!!! Loved the reaction!

I was born to this song in 1988 I believe these would have been the first words I heard within my days of this world

He was raised dirt poor and his father took money from employer to buy food.....he spent 3 years in prison. Elvis can relate to the desperation of being poor and unable to eat.

loved the reaction, tnx...

Best ever entertainer

You gotta react to Walk a Mile In My Shoes by Elvis, also If I Can Dream, Change Of Habit, and so many more by Him. Glad to see you reacting to Elvis

Amen . We need to wake up and not look the other way .

Listen to Elvis sing Can't Help Falling in Love With You

*Great performance from Elvis. Rich I'd suggest that react to 'Jailhouse Rock'... And also reacting to one of his good friends Fats Domino (Blueberry Hill). Johnny Bravo's that cartoon you were thinking of too.* 💯💯

Check out the Elvis songs If I Can Dream, Walk A Mile In My Shoes, American Trilogy, Pieces Of My Life, Money Honey, and Hard Knocks. These are all songs that deal with real life issues and struggles.