I just wanted to comment that Elvis wasn’t talking about the ghetto from an outsiders point of view. Elvis was born and raised so poor in extreme poverty , that they would be one of two only white families that would live in a black ghetto. That’s why Elvis picked up so many black qualities. He would never wear jeans cause his overalls was the only cloths he had as a child. If you do research Elvis‘s father actually went to jail I think it was for two years for writing a bad 13 dollar check because they couldn’t afford food. He wore the same pair of blue jeans every day, and when he got older, he would never ever wear blue jeans again because it brought back memories of his horrific poverty. Watching Elvis in the black community or Elvis a generous heart part one and two really tells you so much about this wonderful man. It was the man we loved first and the entertainer Second. Thanks so much…. I SO look forward to your reactions . I wanted to thank you for learning about Elvis, you wouldn’t believe how much it means. Loves sent and thank you.

Watch Elvis and the black community the echo will never die documentary. Did you know Whitney Houston’s mother was one of his backup singers

This came out 1969. Elvis was born dirt poor in Tupelo Mississippi, he grew up in the Ghetto and knew what it was like to go hungry and cold. The things he sing about here was things he saw groing up. Great reaction of a man who didn't care at all which colour someone had on their skin. ❤

The truth of this songs lyrics never fails to give me chills, and brings a tear to my eyes

Elvis lived it, so he knows what he’s singing about!

Elvis brought me to your channel. He is amazing, phenomenal voice. Such an inspirational song. EP recorded over 700 songs. He is still loved worldwide and will never be forgotten. Very nice reaction. More Elv1s please. 🥇🇿🇦🌍

Elvis' first love was gospel music. He and James Brown spent many nights singing gospel all night. When Elvis died Mr. Brown sat alone with his friend for 4 hrs. heart broken. As were we all.

In The Ghetto was written by Mac Davis, but it was Elvis who added the haunting words "and his mama cried" to the song. Mac loved it, and we did, too, as it became one of the biggest hits. Elvis said a reverend once told him "that which is too dangerous to say . . . SING". So hed did! His fan then, now & forever.❤

I love your reactions, I love when others find Elvis ❤️

Check out "Elvis Presley & the Black Community - that echo shall never die". Elvis was born & raised in poor, predominantly black neighborhoods in Tupelo, Mississippi & then Memphis, TN. He naturally absorbed the culture. He loves Gospel, soul, rock & roll, etc. He sang in the choir of a Black Baptist Church. His family was dirt poor. In his career, Elvis almost always has black women as backup singers. There are 2 Parts. The 2nd part is best watched if you find the video specifically posted by Shawn & Mel.

Mac Davis wrote this song, sent it to Elvis to think about, then he sang it. Good song of the times, then and now.

This live performance almost never happened. The management would not let his backup singers in (because they were black). Elvis refused to do the concert without them and, of course, management relented. FYI: One of the backup singers (I don't know which one) is Whitney Houston's mother.

Elvis is truly the GOAT! You should react to the 1970 Las Vegas Live videos Suspicious Minds, Love Me Tender and Polk Salad Annie. The Ghetto is from Las Vegas Live 1970.

We understood this wonderful song from Elvis in England as children from our era in the 60s god bless

I just want to say that, of all the reactions to this song I've watched, you are the first one to specifically remark on a line which I think is so important - ..."or he's going to be an angry young man someday ..."

Written by songwriter & singer Mac Davis (from Lubbock, Texas). He wanted Sammy Davis Jr. to record it, but Sammy said he had too privileged an upbringing & suggested Elvis because he knew he grew up in poverty.

Elvis was defiantly for the people. But he backed it up by helping such ones. He gave people houses, and cars, jewellery, money, checks ,help hospitals even total strangers. There's so much. It would take too long to go through it all.

He just wanted to bring people together. Thanks for this great reaction. Be blessed

The king.R.i.p.

Elvis was a good friend of Jackie Wilson. When Jackie was in thr hospital, Elvis paid all of Jackie's hospital bills.

Fantastic insight, great reaction. Elvis sang this at many of his concerts. I saw him live in early 1970’s our Mom took my sister and me in our teens. The world listened, he knew it and he brought dark to light, because he cared and the only one who could. Amazing much loved ❤ and like you gathering new fans everyday! There will never be another, beautiful.

I get chills ever time I hear this song. Elvis tried to may a different while he was alive.and we are his soldiers trying to carry his work and music on please help us carry his torch.

I had this 45 when I was a teenager. I wore that thing out.

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

WOW amazing song O love it. And your reactions is amazing thanks. Please do more ELVIS!!

I love this song I just pulled out that is Walker Mile in my shoes Las Vegas, 1973 another great message song

Besides watching Elvis and the black community. Please watch the Trailer for the movie " Elvis" that came out 2? years ago.. that is powerful shows you how he was drawn to black gospel music at a very young age

Great reaction. Elvis before streaming, I said you put the tape or CD in and push play.

At the time this was written every group had a ghetto, so there was no color in the song. It was written by Mac Davis from Lubbock, Texas. He had friends from the "Wrong" side of the tracks. it came out about 1970.

Song came out in 1969. This performance was 1970.

55 years later and still we turn our heads and look the other way.

I think for a year 1969 then she wanted to stay home for her kids needed her the second part of documentary Whitney is interviewed about meeting Elvis as a kid

awesome

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YOU GOTTA WATCH ELVIS AND THE BLACK COMMUNITY

Young ppl don't understand.. Elvis grew up in the Ghetto.. He grew up with Black ppl way back in the day... His Daddy was in jail for writing bad checks during the depression to try to get food on the table. His Mama raised him in the church but Elvis would go to the black church .. learned his gospel and soul music there. I dare anyone to say Elvis wasn't a promoter of equality among races. do your research.. and thank you Mac Davis for writing his song.. No one could have done it better than Elvis.. and unfortunately.. it's still going on 58 yrs later.. so sad

At the end of the song, after hearing of his death...you here him sing 'And as her young man dies' He's talking about the young man's girl...who has His baby at the end of the song. So, that circle...is even more poignant...as the young mom loses her man, and will now have to raise his son, alone...in the ghetto.

Mac Davis wrote the song, but Elvis grew up in the ghetto!

Saw him in person !! No one like him ever

Rodney Dangerfeild the tonight show. Comedy

HEY 😊 LOVE UR REACTION XOXO.. IM 00 YRS YOUNG.. I GREW UP .. AND STILL LIVE IT THE GHETTO PROJECTS.. AND I AM WHITE.. HATE AND LOVE.. KNOW, NO COLOR!!!! 😊

Right or Wrong! -Left or Right.. Love or Hate.. Black or White! 😊

I dont like this depressing era of Elvis. He should have stuck to singing hound dog and teddy bear. Little wonder his life spiralled downwards after singing such melancholy tunes.

...not 100% sure but...I believe one of those ladies on the background vocals (or maybe on the studio recording)...was Whitney Houston's mom...