Elvis didn't have a genre. He WAS a genre all his own.

@justafanmiller7486

Жыл бұрын

Boom. You said it!

@bradhuskers

Жыл бұрын

His chameleon voice changed multiple times in his very short life. He was soul, depth and diversity personified

@LDY_Mik_Dee

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@ShenandoahTillett

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@jenniezamek2849

Жыл бұрын

There will be other great performers, but there will never be another Elvis.

This is live and during Elvis's time there was no auto tune, just talent. thank you

@pammoore180

Жыл бұрын

One of the voice coaches that watch him sing..says he couldn't be auto tuned even if they had auto tning back in those days... he showed how with auto tuning couldn't be used on his voice because his range was too high and to strong when he was singing a song.. then how he changed from Verato to tenor..to bearatone.. and everything that the auto tuning would reach with his voice... So he TRULY WAS ONE OF A KIND... AND ALWAYS WILL BE..I SAW ELVIS IN CONCERT WHEN I WAS 16...I CAN'T REMEMBER ONE SONG HE SANG... BUT, I CAN STILL SEE HIM IN THAT WHITE JUMPSUIT... LOOKING SO GOOD..LOL..

@rachet0708

Жыл бұрын

Elvis' sound man said that there was a completely clean mix during his live performances. No chorus or reverb, no delay on any part, nothing but his voice and talent.

@BigRed-Heron

6 ай бұрын

Did y’all noticed how BIG and QUIET the crowd was when he sings! You can hear a pin drop!!

@sandralybrand9425

3 ай бұрын

I watched that same video and he showed how great Elvis voice was! Of course we knew that?

I don’t know why everybody says “fat” Elvis. He had a lot of health issues but his voice and talent never wavered THAT IS WHY HES THE KING

not fat yet,,show a little respect for you never walked in this man's shoes he was the first in so many things in his career,, there was no one before him to pave the way!!! Elvis was a megastar and a generous man and his fans will always love him,,, RIP great man 🌺🇦🇺💕🎵

1.5 Billion in 40 countries watched this live.. more than man’s first landing on moon!

@edchan8653

Жыл бұрын

Sopala you said all that needed to be said about the live Elvis concert!

@SamSung-le2ho

Жыл бұрын

I heard it would have been more but the colonel was charging too much....some countries wouldn't pay it

@matrix5000100

11 ай бұрын

@@SamSung-le2ho Germany were the live transmission costs too expensive. Therefore it was shown in Germany a few days later. Germany was stupid then and it is again today. Greetings from Germany.

@SamSung-le2ho

11 ай бұрын

@@matrix5000100 same with UK I believe

@matrix5000100

11 ай бұрын

@@SamSung-le2ho May be. I don't know.

The song is made from 3 songs Dixie" - a popular folk song about the southern United States. "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" - a marching hymn of the Union Army during the American Civil War; and. "All My Trials" - a Bahamian lullaby related to African American spirituals and widely used by folk music revivalists.

@msvickiGa

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I was about to write the same info.

@CindyNavarro

Жыл бұрын

I came to say the same. 🙂

@docjeffrey9149

Жыл бұрын

Sorry I didn't see your comment that's pretty much what I just wrote LOL

@grahammalcolm7130

Жыл бұрын

Elvis is many things . When he started in the 50s it was Rock full off energy . I58 to 60 he got drafted into the Army . 60s movie contracts 68 Co.back outstanding 70s vegas and touring . There are so many parts of elvis it's hard to describe but I hope you enjoy the journey

@dianne8754

Жыл бұрын

His Gospel was so much better than his rock and roll. Kentucky Rain is great...Elvis lived w the black neighborhoods.He came from humble beginnings.

Nothing but respect for Elvis! Best voice ever!!

@bradhuskers

Жыл бұрын

And it's remarkable how his chameleon voice changed multiple times in his very short life.

@belindavanlingen8464

Жыл бұрын

Best, no better , ever One of my favorite ,, I even saw him live in concert ❤

This is why Elvis stands alone as the King.

Elvis did a bit of everything. He always sang some gospel during all of his concerts. Elvis is, was and always will be the king💜

I will never forget watching this Live on TV. It was such a huge event being beamed all over the world. I still watch it several times a year and gives me goosebumps every time.

@Myboymyboy1212

Жыл бұрын

Jealous

@loristone9242

Жыл бұрын

I remember it, too. I was 5 years old, and myself, my parents and siblings were watching it in our living room.

@brianoliver4334

Жыл бұрын

If you lived in Asia, it could be be watched live. Here in the US it was a recording of the show. It was still awe inspiring though.

@dollywilson3395

Жыл бұрын

Yep..I did too

@carolynphelan6734

Жыл бұрын

Glory Hallelujah is the chorus of the "Battle Hymn of the Republic".

That "fat" comment stung!

@markanderson7833

2 ай бұрын

Very disrespectful.

@valerieultramaga

2 ай бұрын

Unnecessary comment about Elvis

Something you don't understand nobody had ever been that famous Elvis was learning on the job...nobody today will ever be that famous

Elvis was a gift for humanity . Like a diamond. Rare and unique . There will never be another .

Love Elvis always no one else can compare

This was in Hawaii and the whole world got to watch via satellite. I was only 9 or 10 years old. No one can re-create his voice. What you hear is pure voice. I was born in 1964, my mom got to watch him rise as a star. Then she played his albums when I was a baby, she said that is the only thing that I could fall asleep to. Now I make sure all my grandkids know who he is and his story.

@loriyoung9747

Жыл бұрын

I too introduced ELVIS to my grandkids ❤

@sherrygorbet6141

Жыл бұрын

@carolynford8294 other than bring born in '66 myself, what you said is word for word my story❤

@tommyrregina1227

Жыл бұрын

HOPEFULLY, YOUR GRANDCHILDREN WILL PASS ON ELVIS ❤️🎤❤TO THEIR GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GRANDCHILDREN ❤️❤️💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@sherrygorbet6141

Жыл бұрын

@@tommyrregina1227 my little 4yr old granddaughter already stops playing & gets up & dances and shouts "momma it's Mimi's Evis" (& I spelled that wrong on purpose bc she doesn't quite have the L down yet 😆)whenever Elvis comes on the Alexa my daughter plays in their apt, so I know she's already hooked!! I'm pretty sure his legacy & music will continue to be James down the generations in my family at least. Have an amazing day👑🎵🎶🎸🎤😎✌🙏✝️😘❤❣

@sherrygorbet6141

Жыл бұрын

Passed* sorry it's still early, don't know where James came from 😆

Elvis had complete control of his band,a look,movement etc….

ELVIS WENT DOWN IN THE HALL OF FAME IN 5 DIFFERENT GENRES OF MUSIC: ROCKABILLY, GOSPEL, ROCK AND ROLL, BLUES, AND RHYTHM AND AND BLUES....ELVIS' GRAMMYS' ALL CAME FROM HIS GOSPEL MUSIC. HE HAD MORE 2-SIDES HITS THAN ANY OTHER ARTIST INCLUDING TO THIS DAY. I'M SO HAPPY TO BE ABLE TO SAY I SAW HIM LIVE IN HIS CONCERTS, SOMETHING YOU WILL NEVER FORGET!!. On Jan. 14, 1973, Elvis performed at the International Convention Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. This wasn't just any show - this was “Aloha from Hawaii.” Between the live show and delayed broadcasts, an estimated total of 1.5 billion people worldwide watched “Aloha from Hawaii.”

@WoodsWoman822

Жыл бұрын

And The Pop Hall Of Fame So 6.

@garygoodman4342

Жыл бұрын

Also the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1998

@MellyFuller

27 күн бұрын

Also the martial arts hall of fame!

@bacardistuff8108

22 күн бұрын

Why are you screaming? Christ.

I can remember the sounds, smells and other people's emotions when Elvis died, it's as fresh today as it was at the very time!! Elvis was one loved man!!

@mzondi1970

Жыл бұрын

Like Tom Hanks said in castaway when he was giving away Elvis CDs, 50 million Elvis fans can't be wrong. The guy was something to behold in his glory days for sure

@shellybrownlee5470

Жыл бұрын

I remember watching this concert on tv. Elvis is my all time favorite singer. I was 7 years old and remember sitting on the floor hugging a couch pillow and crying when he died. I was so heartbroken. I still love him to this day. There's no equal.

@mzondi1970

Жыл бұрын

@@shellybrownlee5470 we must be close to the same age then I watched it as a kid as well I was at my grandmother's house I'm 53 now and remember it like it was yesterday and remembered how sad my father was the day he died. But he still drives an old mustang and still crank Elvis at 80 years old

Those custom made jumpsuits had real crystal and jewels on them and weighed as much as 70 lbs. Between the lights, the weight of the suit and his tendency to put 110% into every performance it’s no wonder he was heavily sweating!

Still gives me chills

My father is 80 years old and a huge Elvis fan. When his time eventually comes I will be playing this for him

Elvis was spectacular whether slim or not ! He was a beautiful, talented , amazing performer and was used by many he trusted .. He had tons of charisma 💫💫💫💫💫…thank you for sharing

@fuzzoctavius5621

Жыл бұрын

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@martinconde9537

Жыл бұрын

And the amazing thing about Elvis which defied all medical odds his voice was getting stronger at the end and it shouldn't have been because he wasn't in good health. But his voice was getting stronger and stronger Simply Amazing. When he sang Hurt or How Great Thou Art Unchained Melody the last year you just got goosebumps watching it

@tinaboyd3131

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree.I myself didn't enjoy this reaction, too much emphasis on physical not enough on his vocals. Wow he can move in and out of different vocal ranges with such smoothness and ease. What a God given gift ,Wow!!

@martinconde9537

Жыл бұрын

@@tinaboyd3131 Elvis is the one and only king

Elvis transcends all music throughout history, really. He was American and was a unique performer. Yes, there will never be another like him, period.

Elvis loved Gospel, Country, Blues, Rockabilly, Pop. He was also a movie star.

Love Elvis he could sing anything.

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425

Жыл бұрын

he could not sing a change is gonna come.

You have to approach Elvis without prejudice or fear. He is one of the most versatile voices of the 20th century, able to move with ease and success in various styles.

@rlstelling

Жыл бұрын

Life Magazine, deemed him, "Person of the 20th Century." Saying, " He taught us all to Rock and Roll.!"

@corysimmons5701

Жыл бұрын

@@rlstelling That he stole from Motown*

@timmyholland8510

Жыл бұрын

​@@corysimmons5701No. Unless you mean everyone during his time and the Beatles.

@salerac6496

Жыл бұрын

​@@corysimmons5701Such an edgy take. So cool. Wow. 🙄

@tommyk6719

4 ай бұрын

@@corysimmons5701🤡

Can't go wrong with an Elvis song. He has a great voice, beautiful.

Elvis starred in 31 movies,Sold over a billion records and is in 5 music hall of fames aloha ,from Hawaii satellite had over a billion people watched, I was one of them.

I was blessed enough to see him in the early 70's. It was the most powerful performance I've seen to this day.

@bemerson7883

Жыл бұрын

Lucky!!

@marilynhon3338

Жыл бұрын

I too saw him live in 1974. He was over 20 years older than me so I wasn’t really excited to see him but after I saw him…I’m a fan the rest of my days

@taylorpresley4604

Жыл бұрын

Me too. November 15, 1970 Municipal Authorium Kansas City MO.

At the time, a quarter of the world's population watched that concert. 1.5 billion people. I was a teen then and that's what everyone was talkng about. Getting home in time to watch the Elvis concert. I don't think anybody in history has ever gotten the world to stop to listen to them sing.

@Norwegian733

Жыл бұрын

More than a quarter. Only 4,2 billion people on earth back then.

@ratso4443

Жыл бұрын

More people watched this than watched the moon landing!

@sandramoore

Жыл бұрын

All over the world, people knew Elvis Presley and his music. That is why more than a quarter of Earth's population arranged their schedules so they could watch his concert. There has never been any other singer who could make the world stop to listen to them. Only Elvis. (And just remember, there were many people all over the world without a TV set!!) They didn't call Elvis the King for that reason; he was already known as the King. But the worldwide audience he drew was simply another measure of his talent.

@n2091m

Жыл бұрын

That is an amazing stat

@impishsongster333

Жыл бұрын

Also, you have to consider that Elvis didn't tour outside the U.S. Col Parker was a person of interest in a murder in the Netherlands, which is why he fled, which is also why he would never go back to Europe or travel, or allow Elvis to either. If you wanted to see Elvis Live, you had to see him in the U.S. A lot of people around the world couldn't do that, so this concert was their way to see him, their only chance to see him in concert. And this was the first time using a new technology, a Live satellite feed, it was exciting on so many levels...and then there's Elvis's powerful voice, and his incredible ability to perform, and his commanding stage presence. You add all that up, it's no wonder it was such a historic event, and is such a classic & beloved concert 50 yrs later. Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii '73, is a classic.

I went to this Aloha concert 1973 n sat 3rd row center n couldn't take my eyes off of him. I was a crazy 21 year old girl and even jumped up on my seat n thru him a kiss n he winked at me, I was on cloud nine lol.I listened to Elvis since 1956)This was broadcasted around the world and seen by 1.5 Billion people. His pianist Glenn Hardin rearranged this song. ( fun fact when growing up his music teacher said he didn't have what it takes to be a great singer Was given a C in that class) Elvis sang RNR, Gospel ( which he got 3 Grammy awards for n his favorite music) Country, Blues n other music. You noticed the diamond ringwell all his jewelry was real gems. He also had 3 large gold rings on right hand, the diamond could buy a house. That suit was called American Eagle n weighed 70 pounds ( yes that's true) His cape he wore sometimes weighed 20 pounds.He was the most generous man on earth giving away most of his money to family, friends and people in need. He gave away money, Jewelry ,Motorcycles,Houses,Trips, Paid medical bills when people didn't have insurance, Gave to Many charities, I could write you a book,. I never met Elvis but was friends with Charlie Hodge his confidant and best friend for years after Elvis died n he told me many great stories about Elvis. Charlie lived at Graceland with Elvis for 17 years and he got to know Elvis as a human being not the famous star.i better stop before you get bored. You can tell I loved Elvis and Charlie, I love your reactions esp when you read the lyrics, getting a true understanding of what the songs are telling us. Thank you for keeping Elvis music alive n keep the videos coming

Aloha From Hawaii concert on 1-14-1973 reached OVER 1 billion people!!!! Never before and never since has any artist achieved this kind of recognition ❤

It's hard to believe that this was 50 years ago, and that just a few years after this performance, he was gone. The king of rock and roll, forever.

@pammoore180

Жыл бұрын

He didn't pass away till August 1977... this was in the early 70's...

@mlong1958

Жыл бұрын

@@pammoore180 1973 - 1977 = a few years.

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425

11 ай бұрын

a title given to him by white America

Can you imagine any performer today or even back in the day having 1.5 Billion people watching just him perform! More people tuned into this concert than watched the moon landing, just try to imagine anyone else having that pulling power, you cant!.. There's never going to be another Elvis, he was totally unique and world-changing. The G.O.A.T.

The KING!!!! Elvis is the greatest of ALL TIME!!!!!!

I JUST LOVE HOW THE YOUNG GENERATIONS DISCOVER OUR MAN, I'm 74 and he remains the best, singer, performer ever. Also an all around beautiful human being.

No one like Elvis before or since. Elvis had his addictions and so forth, but he was one of the most generous men in the world to poor people he didn't even know. New homes, and countless Cadilacs to total strangers he met who were good folk, but in terrible situations. Elvis was a Christian man, but he was human, and he had struggles like we all do. He attended church as a boy in a Black neighborhood. he was so good to everyone regardless of race.

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425

Жыл бұрын

what you saw Elvis do was going on well before Elvis.

Elvis. He has soul. No one else even comes close.

This is one of my favorite performances of his. He had so much talent and passion.

He is king of rock & roll because there's no other like him and will never be that's why he's referred to as the king

There is no “our Elvis”. Truly one of a kind and one of the most important cultural icons in American history. Great reaction, guys!

There is so much about this…the 3 songs; this concert. Utmost respect. A must: How Great Thou Art (live)

The greatest there ever was or ever will be❤ He is the only artist to be inducted into the hall of fame in EVERY genre of music of the day.

When you have it all given by God Almighty then it’s priceless! No one then and now could hold a candle to this man’s voice and charisma on and off the stage! He’s the GOAT ( GREATEST OF ALL TIME )!!!

It was a Trilogy because it reconciled a very painful period of history between North and South and their anthems and then he dropped in another melody. In the 70's the Civil War was still a major part of Southern history and culture, and the damage done by the war could still be felt 100 years later

Elvis was a great singer AND a great performer. He knew how to build the momentum. He appreciated his backup singers, musicians and most of all, his fans. You don't have ANYONE like that today.

What amazes me is that 1 out of every 5 people on the planet in 1973 watched this live….the Cold War was at its peak…Vietnam was still raging…there far fewer TVs…but Elvis was just that amazing and popular. It was him in front of well over a billion people. And yes I watched it live…

The thing with Elvis is , He changes every time you see him. He's never the same in singing dancing moves. or voices. Along with his 33 Films. Thanks guys.

One of my ALL TIME FAVORITES….❤❤❤Just beautiful. ❤Nothing like Elvis. Saw him in 1974.

Elvis is Your Elvis. 😁 He isn’t the king of a generation. he’s the king for many reasons. But mostly because he started it all. He changed the world of music. ♥️ That can only be done once.

As you watch his performance, you'll notice how he listens for musical 'cues' for when to sing or pause. That time period pre-dates the advent of stage monitors, ear pieces, auto-tune, and other technical advances that augment performances in the 21st century. A performer in the 1970s had to listen and know the musical arrangement by heart to be able to sing 'live'.

I used to use the first two songs to teach kids about the Civil War. “Dixieland” is all about home. The South was fighting for states rights and not having a strong national government in control. They had heard stories from their grandfathers about fighting for freedom from government. The North chose “Glory Glory Hallelujah” because they were fighting for what they believed God would want them to do to end the terrible cruelty of slavery in the US as other countries were also doing.

This program was the first satellite performance ever. Over a billion people watched this around the world. Again, Elvis making history. His voice was fire 🔥 and still is. His truth is marching on is the north, dixie is the south and the child losing his father represents what the Civil War cost for the price of freedom. Totally beautiful. He had complete control of the band and orchestra. This song is 20 years into his career making him the king of rock and roll.

Elvis wasn't 'fat' for very much of his life. He passed only 4 years after this. Also, he won Grammy's for gospel.

@HeavenlyPresley-Tonya

Жыл бұрын

OH BELIEVE ME HE PISSED ME OFF I LEFT A LONG DAMN COMMENT FOR THAT DEGRADING DISRESPECTFUL THING HE SAID ...

@matthewdrake4385

Жыл бұрын

Gospel was the only genre he ever won Grammy Awards in.

@tinaboyd3131

Жыл бұрын

His voice in this was other worldly ,what a beautiful smile, melt the hardest of hearts.

@dianekolb3703

Жыл бұрын

​@HeavenlyPresley-Tonya I left a comment about it too! I did not appreciate the comment and the way it was stated!

@davidorr6696

11 ай бұрын

This must be the worst review I've seen. Elvis got very ill fat indeed really. Even a short time from his death he was amazing. ❤

Lifetime Elvis fan! No other like him.

Gives me chills. Extremely powerful!!!!

thank you for doing this reaction....great song, great man, great America

This concert in 1973 “ Aloha from Hawaii” was beamed live via satellite to all over the world. This special was seen by over 1.5 BILLION people. Who else could pull that off he instructed his costume designer to make him an American costume. This costume has a Eagle in stones on the back. The costume was heavy. Elvis always emptied the tank when he performed. I saw him live & he was the most beautiful man I’ve ever seen & his stage presence was great. He also on occasion give fans on the audience a diamond ring off his finger. He gave so much of his fortune away.

He was the master of genres. I have seen/listened to this a few hundred times and I still get goosebumps from it.

omg I love this song and this performance soooooooooooo much !!

When Elvis was around, alot of us took it for granted that he'd be around alot longer. We were so wrong & we were SO SHOCKED that afternoon, when a SPECIAL BULLETIN interrupted my music on my way to the evening shift at work! I was just pulling into driveway of the shopping strip-mall where I worked. I pulled into the 1st empty stall & I heard the news! It shocked me the news hit so hard. Elvis was my older siblings generation of music but he still impacted my life bc he impacted the group I followed (The Beatles)! After sitting there, listening to the announcer's sad voice 😔 , I went into my work, told the manager news of a generation & he couldn't believe it! After I assured him the news was real, he made a public announcement over the public address system! You could hear customers and all kinds of sounds, from screams, to yells of disbelief to crying! It was truly a sad day! Ppl to this day will tell u where u were when both Kennedys were assassinated, MLK's assassination...and also Elvis Presley's passing! His music and charismatic shows will live on forever, bc young ppl like u help to keep it alive! 👍

1 and a half billion people watched this concert live more than the moon landing

Elvis directed the musicians while he was singing…he did it all ❤

He was untouchable! Nobody has ever come close to him since! He was beautiful to look at. He commanded his audience and gave everything to them! There is no other like him! ⚡️

I highly recommend In The Ghetto from that same concert. Outstanding!! And Elvis singing Gospel is truly a spiritual experience.

Elvis was and is still the best selling solo artist ever. This was watched by more people then any other live tv show ever. Elvis died far too young. He was pure raw talent. The absolute best

I am old enough to have watched that performance live and have watched it 100 times since. One of a handful of songs that has sent spines down my spine on multiple occasions. On that night for those two hours, Elvis ruled the world.

He is the King you have a lot to discover its not just rock and roll.Why we love and miss him so.

He was amazing and the GOAT. RIP Elvis, ❤🙏

… Elvis was the first and the best! ... A millennium singer for eternity ... I've never heard a better male voice than Elvis's...amazingly good !! … His performance in Hawaii in 1973 via satellite was the biggest event in music history of the last century! ✨💎✨🕺🏻🕯 Thank you

@fuzzoctavius5621

Жыл бұрын

Elvis Presley is still alive ( Bob Joyce ) kzread.info/dash/bejne/mJN308akZrypY9o.html

Elvis is the King. The king of rock and roll and many genres besides it.

That song still gives me chills, Gotta love the Battle Hymn Of The Republic. My wife absolutely loves Elvis. I still remember my aunt crying the day that Elvis died, it was a big deal. This was later Elvis after he rediscovered his Christian faith and the only album that ever won him a Grammy. Pure awesomeness!

This is my favorite Elvis song. It pulls tears every time I hear it. This video is a clip from his Aloha from Hawaii televised concert which I watched with my wife as it was aired. I don't know if its because I'm a veteran or because I was a part of the 60s or that I know the meaning of each of these songs in this mash of American historical songs, but I always have tears including today as I watch, though I have heard this more than 100 times. It is a mash up of "I Wish I was In Dixie", "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" and the negro spiritual "All My Trials". Maybe because this to me is an attempt at unifying the South, the North and Black Americans it effects me so deeply.

HE IS THE GREATEST SINGER!

Elvis Presley could make any song his own in a very special way he was loved all over the world

Elvis was the Father of Rock and Roll and no one has EVER come close to being what Elvis is, a performer loved by millions of fans who even after 50 yrs of his sad death, still listening and enjoying his many wonderful talents!

He was involved in every aspect of production. This song Only one aspect of his talent..gospel, pop, rock, rhythm and blues country… can’t box him into category from one song

“Who’s our Elvis?” - You can’t replicate the total package that was Elvis - Look at all the impersonators trying to be him, even the best ones (Austin Butler) don’t even come close to the magnetism, charisma, good looks and talent that Elvis had. He was a never-to-be-repeated original!

@harmonys2102

4 ай бұрын

Exactly, what an odd question “who’s our Elvis” as if something like this happens every generation. When folks say things like that, it just means they haven’t yet realized the full legacy he left behind. Lots of talented singers and songwriters have shaped music and culture over the generations, but no one even comes close to Elvis.

Thank you for this reaction. This was my Dad's favorite. I remember hearing it a lot growing up. ❤

Watched it live. Great performances.

This was an awesome event. I was 7 when it was beamed live but remember it like yesterday. You gave me a mountain is also great to listen too!!

@davidcohen7146

Жыл бұрын

You Gave Me A Mountain is great Jeff. Just to think that was an old Marty Robins song but nobody can sing it like Elvis.

Elvis changed music for every generation.

Elvis sang it all. Rock, country, gospel like none other.

The King 🎤 long live ELVIS. The Legend.

Elvis is a ONE AND ONLY! You need to do more Elvis - His Voice is amazing!

Elvis is not for the faint hearted…this video is a window to the past. This video is for for freedom loving people.

I think Elvis is the King of every genre of music cause he could sing everything! very very very talented i mean huge talent!

Thank you for your reaction to Elvis (Jan. 8, 1935-Aug. 16, 1977). Elvis was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi, in a 2 room shack of a house his dad built with money he borrowed from his boss. That's how dirt poor they were. He was one half of identical twins; the other boy - Jesse Garon - was stillborn. They were so poor, that Jesse Garon was buried in a shoebox in an unmarked grave. At Graceland they have a plaque with his name on it in his memory. Elvis always got along with the black community and learned a lot about music from his friends of color. Also, according to the one drop rule, Elvis would not be considered white, since he has Cherokee ancestors on both the Smith (his mother) and the Presley (his father) sides of the family. His paternal grandfather, Jesse Dunning Presley, was not happy that his two sons, Elvis' father Vernon and his brother Vester, married two sisters, Gladys and Clettes who were known to have Cherokee blood in their family tree. J.D. Presley was quite the racist a-hole, often drunk and a philandering husband to Minnie Mae (they were actually separated long before they finally divorced in 1954) who was always competing with his sons Vester and Vernon and who was known to abuse his kids when drunk. J.D. was was publicly against race mixing and was in denial about the Cherokee blood in his own family tree. It was more publicly known that the Smith family had Native blood in their family tree, so when both his sons fell for 2 Smith sisters and Vernon, on top of that, was still a minor at 17 when he eloped with Gladys who was 4 years older than him, Jesse was totally pissed off. As a child, Elvis already had many friends in the black community at the time his family was one of 4 "white" families that lived in the predominantly black neighborhood The Hill, just across from Shake Rag. His childhood friend Sam Bell said that some of the (black) kids in that neighborhood had lighter skin than Elvis (kzread.info/dash/bejne/fqZ6pduHfdnAh84.html). One of Elvis' bodyguards once said that he thought it was a miracle Elvis got into Humes High School in Memphis, because it was "lily white". Elvis wanted to be more open about his Native ancestry, but his manager "colonel" Tom Parker (real name Andreas van Kuijk) was against it because he was afraid it might cost Elvis fans (and himself money). They did have Elvis play characters in his movies though where he had Native American blood (Flaming Star, G.I. Blues, Stay Away Joe). Once Elvis had his own (apprentice) job learning to be an electrician, he saved up his money and bought his clothes in the same style that many of his friends of color wore. He was called a (forgive me, just stating facts here) "n-lover" and got beaten up several times too. Later, when he was an established star, he would not perform at places where the members of color of his back-up band/orchestra weren't allowed.

I asked my wife to play this at my funeral! Beautiful song! I’ve listened to it a lot!

Even when he did get fat he really wasn't that fat especially in today's standards, I think it was him being puffy and sick looking but even then he had an amazing voice from the 56 to 77 I would never have given up on him as a fan because of his physical changes being an 80s baby I never got to see him live but I love utube for this I get to see him live because of these videos. If you guys really want to dig deep watch the documentary on how the Aloha Special was made it makes this song even more powerful seeing the back story.

Grew up with & watched this hundreds of times & STILL tears me up!! He loved America 🥰🇺🇸

The G.O.A.T

when this was broadcast live in '73 there was over 1.5 billion people watching it. and back then there were less than 4 billion people on the planet.

Elvis directed and controlled everything and everyone on stage with his voice, facial expreessions, arm and hand movements. You can see an example of this at 5:14 as he is imploring and directing his band and singers to "bring it" so to speak. Nobody directed Elvis. Everybody followed him. Sometimes he was subtle, looking back at his drummer, low screams and sounds as well as his hand and arm motions. Everybody on stage knew what Elvis meant and wanted and followed him to perfection.

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425

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the colonel controlled everything even the strings that mad Elvis move.

@billwalker7556

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@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Elvis controlled everything on stage during his performances

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425

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@@billwalker7556 Elvis was controlled, period. The colonel made Elvis and the colonel destroyed Elvis.

@billwalker7556

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@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 Elvis controlled everything and everybody on stage

“In the ghetto” and “jail house rock” is my favorite of his

No exaggeration he is to this day the biggest star in our countries history. Best selling artist of all time. In 1973 the earth had 4.5 billion people and 1.5 billion saw his concert which means 1 of every 3 people on the planet saw that show. Those numbers are other worldly. He didn't have MTV, internet, cellphones, tablets, satellite TV, cable tv to promote it either.

This Concert was viewed Live Via Satellite by 1.5 BILLION People World 🌎 Wide. Elvis Pretty Much Sang All Jonera's of Music. ELVIS WAS INDUCTED INTO THE: R&R Hall Of Fame R&B Hall Of Fame Rock-a-Billy Hall Of Fame Country Hall Of Fame Gospel Hall Of Fame Pop Hall of Fame AND OTHER'S He Received 4 Grammy's 3 for Gospel and 1 for Lifetime Achievement and Scores of Gold and Platinum Records that Line the Walls of Graceland, his Memphis Home. ELVIS is Still To This Day, the Top Selling SOLO Artist of All Time According to the Guinness Book of World Records 🌎 with 1.5 Billion Records (Vinal, 8 Trac, Cassette, CD & Digital etc.) Sold World Wide 🌎 ELVIS NEVER LIKED BEING CALLED "THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL" He Said There Was Only One King "JESUS CHRIST"

American Trilogy is about the Civil War Dixie song of the South, Battle Hymn of the Republic and All My Trials a slave song. He didn't write this but changed the arrangement into this spectacular. Only Elvis ❤

Elvis actually hated being called "The King". There is a quote from him where he says, " There is only one King and he is Jesus Christ. Love you guys and your reactions.

@lowbridge7070

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Elvis did indeed say that whenever someone would refer to him as the king of rock and roll. But he also said that if there is a true king of rock and roll, that title belongs to Chuck Berry.

Thank you for reacting to this great song made up of three slices of Americana, and sung by the epitome of "rags to riches" Americana himself! If you haven't already done so, please react to two other songs from this same performance -- "What Now, My Love?" and "Lord, You Gave Me a Mountain." Both very powerful and majestic!