Opera singer Kiri Te Kanawa told Michael Parkinson that: Elvis had the greatest voice she had ever heard. Tenor Placido Domingo in an interview said: He was the one voice I wish to have had. Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Terfel said: Elvis was very classically orientated with his voice and diction. Very sincere in wanting to get everything perfect

Great reaction. Thank you for doing this and great observations. This is Paul Simon's favorite cover of this song. Of Elvis's interpretation, Simon stated (paraphrase) "How the hell am I supposed to match that?" Elvis not only shows off his range and dynamic control, but also his ability to convey emotion with his entire performance. The musical arrangement is also so key to the effectiveness of this performance. Bravo to the piano player (Glen Hardin), the orchestra and the backup singers who provide a gospel flair.

No light-shows, lasers, dancers or autotune ... just a great band, quality backing singers and his talent !!

Paul Simon was at that performance and when asked what he thought of Elvis's performance of the song. Paul said he was going home and hang his guitar on the wall because there was no way he was going to be able to out perform Elvis's performance, ever. Bless his heart. 😊

Elvis invited Art to see the show. Art said afterward jokingly "Well, I'll never be able to sing that again."

One mention, too, is that although Elvis didn't write songs, he produced them and often had a vision in his head of what he wanted. Therefore, he worked with his piano player in putting together arrangements, such is what you see here. It's why I think he's one of the most underrated producers in history. Enjoy your channel, my friends!

Paul Simon of Simon and Garfunkel who wrote and had a number 1 hit with this song gave Elvis the ultimate compliment he said after hearing Elvis sings this, I don’t ever want to sing it again

I seen Elvis twice in concert in the early 70’s. It was unbelievable!! Thank you for your reactions!

Wonderful reaction. This is a masterpiece by Elvis and Company. I saw this performance live in Vegas 10 times and every one was flawless and inimitable. He was the consummate performer. He also demanded that tickets to his concerts stayed affordable and they were. He often did charity concerts and sometimes gave jewelry to fans during a concert. A fantastic singer, arranger and performer as well as an amazingly decent man. He produced all of his recordings after he left Sun.

Elvis didn’t write songs……his genius was in arranging the music the way he wanted it.

… I've never heard a better male voice than Elvis's...amazingly good...no other entertainer has matched his charisma and sex appeal, to this day!! ✨💎✨🎸🕺🏻🕯 Thank you

It shows the Respect they had for Elvis they not given permission for this to be sang by many people.

The King.The more you listen the more you will understand why we love him and miss him so. No one like him.

Remember, it’s live… in a auditorium, just the genius of Elvis.

Elvis was a perfectionist about his music and performance

Elvis was responsible for creating the arrangements of all of his songs. Amazing how Elvis did this. ❤

The King of music, no one will ever replace this man. thank you great reaction.

Paul Simon after hear this said now how in the hell can I never sing that again! Because Elvis was so much better. No one compares. The King!

I'm so glad you guys got to this. I could never get tired of watching and listening to this. Everything, and I've watched the behind-the-scenes footage where Elvis is working out the arrangement for this with his band and backing vocalists in practice, and it's a terrific insight. Elvis was an amazing arranger. But vocally he kills it and the band just kills it and the backing vocalists just kill it. His sense of nuance and dynamic range there at the beginning is so incredible. And you can hear all the little different flavors to his voice; it's so quiet you could hear a pin drop otherwise. Then he goes all Opera at the end and it just totally kicks ass.

When Elvis covers a song it becomes his. There is a reason he is declared the King of Rock-n-roll, his voice, his showmanship and stage presence, his band and back up singers when you went to an Elvis concert you never left feeling you did not get your moneys worth. As a child growing up where my mom was a huge Elvis Fan his music was a regular staple in our household. I cannot hear Elvis and not think about my mom and as she passed long ago it is a happy/sad memory at the same time.

When Elvis was touring, the price of a ticket was usually $10, $12 or at the most $15 ( $65-$95 in today's money ) .... Not sure about Vegas, because some shows were Dinner shows with meals included. However, the Maitre 'D at the International ( later renamed the Hilton ) became a wealthy man accepting tips from patrons wishing to be seated near the stage ....

Imagine that much talent and the looks to go with it😂

Elvis could sing anything he was definitely the king

No one tops Elvis on a stage!

Elvis draws you into the song and the feeling, the performance is sublime.

Perfection! OMG, I love Elvis. Even Paul Simon was blown away. My understanding is Paul Simon was in the audience and said in an interview, “When I first heard Elvis perform ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, it was unbelievable. I thought to myself: ‘How the hell can I compete with that?'”

In 1970. To see Elvis in concert in Las Vegas it only cost $15-20 dollars which included a steak dinner

This is why he was known as the King. He was the greatest singer!!!

When Simon and Garfunkel heard this rendition they said how will we ever perform this song again. Love Elvis if I was on a desert island and could only bring one artist Elvis is it and I would never ever be tired of his voice so sorry you haven’t heard Elvis I’m 59 and listened to him since little have records

I'm 58 live in Toronto, my first concert was Elvis I was 9 my parents took me to Buffalo, I remember when he came out the ladies went nuts ,I started crying. My dad reassured me they were happy I thought they were dying lol. Two years later did it again. Started a life long love for live music. Thanks Elvis ❤

He was the best. I saw him 4 times and would have gone more if I could have afforded it. He had it all. There will never be another Elvis.

a powerful performance. he sounds better live then many who record in the studio. RAW ability. He took this song to another level.

Great reaction team, i saw Elvis in las Vegas on august 28 1969 dinner and cocktail shows. the cost per show was $15 each. i was proud back then and now to say Elvis was my favorite singer, his attendance records still whole today in las Vegas. thanks for a great review.

There is a reason he is THE KING. Always will be… he gave 110% even in the end.

Never be another. He’s always great. Always ❤❤

Bars & Barbells- Thank you so much for finally getting to Elvis version of Bridge Over Troubled Water. Even Paul Simon said after he heard Elvis perform there song. How can I ever do it any better than him?

I am very big Elvis Presley fan I have been from a younger age his voice is timeless

A vocal masterpiece!

This version by Elvis is pretty much universally acknowledged as the BEST version of this song. Even Simon/Garfunkle made this statement.

Elvis' voice is so great and his control is impeccable. Thanks for the reaction 😊 💖🦋

It belongs to Elvis Now

Elvis only needed hear a song once or twice and he had it memorized, a true talent

Elvis was one of a kind and there will never be another like him. Mom paid 50 dollars apiece for our 2nd row seats at one of his concerts in Kansas in 1972.

Elvis’ talent, beauty, kindness, voice, and charm are singularly preternatural.

Guys elvis was so versatile in hisusic ! That's why they call him the king! Love your elvis reactions ! This man recorded over 8oo songs ! ❤

I love this by Elvis!! It's great!!!

HE WAS THE TOTAL PACKAGE FOR SURE...

I have been an Elvis fan or my life I am now 57 Elvis Presley is the world's best entertainer to have ever lived Elvis Presley wheels still be remembered in another 50 billion years to come from Andrew spriggs

To go where the brave dare not go... That is just what he musically was! He stood in big boots of musicbusines and did it his way! He is best there ever was or will be!!!❤❤❤🇫🇮

"In the Ghetto", "Kentucky Rain" , "Elvis Gosbel production number 1968", "What Now My Love -73" ..

Paul Simon said when he heard Elvis do this, that he knew he could never match Elvis's performance.

Elvis never wanted his tickets to be too expensive. He wanted them so that anyone who wished to see him could. His ticket prices ranged from $10.00 to $15.00. that's it!!!

Elvis is the king his voice was so beautiful that everything he did was awesome he brings tears to my eyes singing so many beautiful songs wish he had lived longer

Thank you for showing ELVIS RESPECT for witch he deserves and you won't find anyone these days to sing like this Amazing Man

All you have to know was Paul Simon watched Elvis perform this song and he said I cannot stop this. Elvis could sing so many other artists songs and do it better then the original artist did with the song that is the Magic of Elvis Presley the one and only King.

Loved your reaction! Elvis hit this one out of the ballpark!!❤

Great reaction. As you guys watch more live Elvis videos, you will notice he kind of "morphs" in the shows. He will joke around in between songs, but when the song begins, you see him fall into "the zone" His focus becomes on drawing every bit of emotion he has into the song he is performing.

There will never beat Elvis voice his Is best that ever will be no won can touch Elvis in my book

I really think you will both enjoy his ‘68 Comeback Special! It is an amazing show

He is the Greatest how he brings you in and build the song like he always does Great Reaction

He never fails to bring a smile to my face and a thrill to my heart ... there'll never be another like him ! TCB forever !

Great Reaction Loved you having the truth all over your face OMG that man can sing

Powerful and Timeless! TCB⚡️

Elvis always brings it.

I love that the younger generations are now discovering artists from the past and their brilliance, especially the pioneers who kicked open the doors for everyone who came after them. There are somethings I don’t understand though. Like why reactors stop the video to repeat the lyrics that we too just heard. We heard what they said, we don’t need you to “break it down for us.” To me, as someone from the older generation, this is talking down to your audience, I find it rude and patronizing. Some reactors even talk over the artists, again it’s rude. I notice that the reactors that have the most subscribers do not pause their videos mid song to interpret the lyrics or make comments. They can handle getting through a 3 minute song to give their thoughts and opinions at the end of the song. The beautiful thing about music is each song means different things to different people so everyone interprets the lyrics differently. That’s the beauty of this art form. It’s funny when I see these kids giving opinions on someone like Elvis Presley. When they sell a billion records, then and only then can they take his crown and make serious critiques on his music/art. I realize it’s all done in fun and some are very good and particular at what they do, they have incredible knowledge of music . . . I just wish these people would appreciate and respect their audience more and save their critique for when the song is finished. Respect your audience, that’s how you gain subscribers. As Elvis once said, “I never learned a damn thing by talking.” - Elvis Presley (Which means he learned by listening, now having me explain that to you, don’t you find that patronizing? Exactly my point!) Have a good day everyone. 😁

ABSOLUTE FIRE!! HE HAD THE BEST BEHIND HIM!! SO AMAZING 👏 🤗🫶🎤🎙🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Elvis always my favorite and he sings this better than anyone

He had swag and the voice of an angel!!!

The GREATEST EVER !!! The AMAZING EVOLUTION of this man from 1954 until the end in 1977 is TRULY REMARKABLE & UNWORLDLY !!!

When Elvis covers a song ,he will put ,emotion ,passion ,and very strong ,and powerful vocals in them ,he can just reach thru your heart ,and soul

Man Elvis is just something else...

Really great reaction, with a depth of analysis given by people who understand the fundamentals of music. I think you are seeing and realising why he so revered by so many people 45 years after his passing. There are many great artists but this guy had the complete package including a wide vocal dexterity all without auto tune etc.

Great reaction, I hope you can catch my favorite, in the black leather, "Trying to Get to You" from the 68 comeback special. Also, "Memories" and of course the opening number, "Trouble/Guitar Man, again thanks for keeping his memory alive. Be Blessed

Thanks again for another great reaction his puts his heart and soul in anything he sings he was an amazing performer

The king is one of the top 5 people to give to charity's in America history. His estate still gives. He helped Danny Thomas open Saint Jude in 1961. All the money from aloha from Hawaii went to charity. He did not of concerts for charity.

F yeah! Elvis, one of the greatest of all time... Darealdeal

Elvis ...... when it comes to Music & Entertainment , " ELVIS " is Gods Masterpiece to mankind . & when " ELVIS " sings Even the ANGELS 😇 Still to listen 😊❣. I have been Blessed to see Elvis in concert 3 times , & there are NO Words to Describe this Man, and what He Can do On Stage . ( SING it Loud & Proud Elvis .😢😮.) That's the way it is 🤗😍 Hang loose everyone 🤙 Diane from chicago, ^/5/2023. MORE ELVIS PLEASE 👍😁 .

Elvis had differents eras (much like The BeeGees!❤) - do Jailhouse Rock (1956 or so), Treat me Nice. Then he went to the Army - excellent on Frank Sinatra show - great harmonies with Sinatra (stay for Stuck on you); then movies (some good songs like Crawfish, Don’t be Cruel, Trouble, Return to Sender, Can’t help falling in love, GI Blues); 1968 Cmback Special is golden (start with Trying to get to you) and then 1970-73 Las Vegas - Just Pretend is a must, How Great thou art, Why me Lord. There are lovely duets between him and his daughter, like Don’t cry Daddy, In the ghetto, Where no one stands alone. Thank goodness for technology.❤

That's a Gospel voice. From the soul.

As commented below, Paul Simon said "How the hell am I supposed to match that?" I was privileged to get to hear Elvis live in the early 70's. Speaking of the price of tickets, my first Elvis concert had me driving with my boyfriend from Nashville to Louisville, KY, and the ticket. cost $10! You had to find out early, though, when the tickets would go on sale or they would sell out. There was no internet back then, and no cable TV. One of my teacher friends, knowing I had been an Elvis fan since early childhood, told me ahead of time that she had heard about the upcoming performance in Louisville that would be advertised the next day in the Sunday paper, and she urged me to order the tickets right then, which I did. Our seats were on the floor, and of course, there was a frenzy when Elvis came out and mostly what I remember is that everyone stood up, of course, and I could not see over them. Back then they did not have the screens to show close ups of the performer. I was able to see him two more times in my hometown of Nashville, but one of my biggest regrets today is that I never saw him live, in Vegas, in a more intimate setting. I would go in a heartbeat today, but back then I was a young, sheltered, Southern, single schoolteacher, and getting on a plane, flying to Vegas, and staying in a hotel is something I just would not have done back then, and surely could not afford. I have gone to Vegas to see several performers now, but it just never occurred to me to go to Vegas at that time. Yes, I do regret that, but am happy I did get to see him live three times, and I am thankful for the videos so I can experience his Vegas performances , his TV performances again, and for all the new young fans, like yourself, he is gaining from these videos. Keep in mind there was no autotune, and Elvis wore himself out performing in Vegas, always doing two shows a night, and sometimes three. It has been said that no one performs that much in Vegas now. Elvis has also, today, been described as a musical servant. I welcome you to the world of Elvis; he deserves all of these new fans. His music was everything to him. He took part in all the arrangements, and it has been said he was actually his own producer. His backup singers and band members knew to watch him at all times. There are classes taught in some universities about the Elvis phenomenon, but suffice it to say he was the first ever entertainer listened to by both black and white audiences. Before then, White people listened to white performers, and black people only listened to black performers. Elvis was white, but had the unique black sound. Elvis feared he would never be remembered. Not so! He is getting many young fans today who recognize his unique talent! RIP, Elvis. Job well done!

This is my first time viewing your Channel. Being an ELVIS fan since I was a little kid, there's much to explore about him. Not just the 800+ recordings, but also videos showing the humanity of the legend. As he was Blessed, so in turn he gave to others. There's also a 2-Part documentary, "Elvis Presley and The Black Community, That Echo Will Never Die", chronicling his early life, and his hurtles his critics placed on him. Segregation was alive and well, all throughout this time period. I Subscribed to your Channel! THANK YOU!

Art Garfunkel said I'm so glad we did not let him record it in the studio because no one would hurt our version at all you have to remember this is the first time Elvis did this kind of music and they thought he could not captured the emotion he sure did I enjoyed your reaction try Love Me Tender live in Vegas and ask yourself how would you act if Elvis was kissing other ladies around you

For me one of his finest live performances 💙

One of my favorite performances of all time. Pure heart. Dare I say better than Simon and Garfunkel.

Love your reaction. This song is a part of „ That‘s the way it is“, a documantary with first part the rehearsals and second the songs from the concerts. In the rehearsals you can see how Elvis was working with this song. It‘s really great to see. (sorry for my bad english, its not my language).

And this is why Elvis is, and always will be, The King!!!

Magnificent as always .

Gosh… what a beautiful rendition. It brought tears to my eyes. He’s so emotive when he sings always with such passion. Thanks so much for this. ❤❤😊😊🎸🕺🏻🎤

Elvis makes the song better then the original.

Great reaction! Thanks for keeping Elvis alive… Please check out the Gospel songs ** 1972 live ( How Great Thou Art 2:48 ) light blue outfit Who else can put a gospel song in the middle of there show…NO ONE ONLY ELVIS CAN!! ** Elvis and daughter Lisa Marie duet who just passed away in Jan. Way to young like her daddy now their with each other again ( Where No One Stands Alone 3:41 ) she had a great voice too and she looked just like her dad Here’s a younger Elvis at 21yrs singing a Gospel song **1957 on the Ed Sullivan show ( Peace In The Valley 2:37 ) his voice control is amazing with any song Rip Lisa Marie 😇🕊️ Rip Elvis 😇🕊️

That was a studio quality recording witnessed by a showroom of people. Worth the ticket price.

There is only one king ..... and its not me .... Elvis was and is Gods gift to the world .... there could never be an another Elvis .. Believe that !

The king 👑 Elvis always ends his concerts with can't help falling in love get you please play from Elvis on tour 1972, thank you 😊

He did it justice, nd he made it awesome version!!!!

Elvissing great

Great reaction guys, Elvis had the ability to draw in, if you want to listen to some of his Gospel songs try how Great thou art from 1972 or 1977.

Elvis is was and always will be The King! Love your reactions!

Such a great reaction!!! 🔥 Everything u said was spot on!!! His voice had so many layers! He NEVER sang any song the same. His 72 version of this was soooo different and still amazing! Please react to his 68 Comeback Special in black leather sitting down Trying to get to You/Lawdy Miss Clawdy And 1972 How Great Thou Art live. Really enjoy u both & congrats on your channel getting more notice & growing!! 😊 TCB ⚡❤

Great Elvis reaction, give us more.

He did the arrangement on this song. There's rehearsal footage of it