FIRST TIME HEARING Elvis Presley Bridge Over Troubled Water REACTION

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FIRST TIME HEARING Elvis Presley Bridge Over Troubled Water REACTION
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@lkamer1 3 жыл бұрын

Elvis was a phenomenon. He essentially shot on the scene almost overnight. He just had IT. You hear of people saying someone has the IT factor, well Elvis had it in spades. He had so much charisma and stage presence. He captivated an audience. Everything from the tone of his voice, to his natural charisma, to his good nature and kindness, made Elvis The King of Rock and Roll. Not to mention his combining of different genre's of music to create the rock a billy sound that eventually turned into just Rock and Roll as we know it today. He really started a whole new genre and era of music just by singing the music he loved and grew up on and putting it together with music that made you move, and speaking of moves, his nickname back then that he actually never liked was Elvis the Pelvis. He moved on stage in a way that no other performer ever had before. The moves to him were just his natural way of feeling the music, he would shake his leg and move his hips a little while he sang but was totally not aware of how it was affecting his young fan base. He was a very risque and sexually provocative performer for the time period and the media and the church going crowd hated Elvis, saying he was of the devil and would corrupt their children. Elvis never did anything near what they do on stage today, He was pure and tame in comparison. Elvis was also a kind generous person who hired all of his friends to work for him so they had good income and they became known as The Memphis Mafia. They were his inner circle of trusted people. Some of them turned on his later on and wrote a hurtful tell all book about him. I don't think he ever really got over that betrayal but anyway, he would just take care of people he knew and even total strangers. He once bought a total stranger a new Cadillac just because he saw her staring into the window of a dealership. He also stood up for any injustice, racial or otherwise. He had a group of black backup singer called the Sweet Inspirations, and made a point to tell any hotel or venue that if they weren't welcome there then he wouldn't be there either. The Sweet inspirations had two members you may or may not have heard of, Cissy Houston, (Whitney Houston's mother) and Deon Warwick, ( Whitney Houston's aunt). The great Whitney Houston followed in their footsteps. So, to sum up your answer as to what made Elvis The King? Everything about him made him The King, which, by the way he hated to be called because he said their was only one King and that was Jesus Christ. Please react to Suspicious Minds live and If I Can Dream live from the 68 comeback special and look up the 68 Comeback Special if you want to see Elvis in great form, and pick any song from it to react to they were all great.

@carolyn_sm7182 7 ай бұрын

you said it all.. awesome comment and I agree with every word

@garywilliams2188 3 жыл бұрын

In those days there was No auto tune, this is pure talent at it's finest.

@ihatechange 3 жыл бұрын

Amen!!!!!👍👑🔥

@jasonw7235 3 жыл бұрын

You're exactly right. I think that's pretty amazing. I see people on KZfaq knit picking him to death because there were clips where he stops the band and completely restarts a song because he's not happy about where he comes in on vocals or he hears a single note missed by the band.

@jasonw7235 3 жыл бұрын

Gary, please listen to the song "If I can dream" from the "68 comeback special and remember 2 things. He performed tis song twice, once in black leather and again in the white suit with red scarf. It's been a while since I read about it but I remember it was a single take at about. 3:00 a.m. and there was no audience remaining. You will notice he says "Thank you and goodnight." There's no applause yet notice how much heart he puts into this performance. It's as perfect as it could possibly be and he looks like a million bucks. With this in mind, check out the version he performed earlier in the night in black leather with an audience literally At His Feet! It was amazing but he wasn't satisfied with that cut. I'm a little biased but I truly believe that is one of the single best vocal performances ever and it touches people from all walks of life..... Jason

@kennethmohamed2897 3 жыл бұрын

His voice bro!

@kennethmohamed2897 3 жыл бұрын

He could hit high notes; he could hit low notes, he could shake that VOICE up and down without screaming...Elvis was the complete package; he could sing rock, rythm and Blues, Country and whatever else, you name it, with feelings like no one else...Elvis changed the culture bro; the way you and I talk, the way we dress is attributed to the KING of music and entertainment as a matter of fact 👍

@65presleychick 3 жыл бұрын

"So that's what he looks like?" It's so sad to me that the younger generation know nothing nothing about this PHENOMENAL man who literally changed music. Thank you for appreciating Elvis. Please react to Polk Salad Annie and Suspicious Minds live in Las Vegas 1970.

@luzmariadelvalle8471 Жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right!! I agree whit you.

@lindapowers8592 3 жыл бұрын

He was the best for it all: Performance Technique Voice Showmanship Charisma Raw Talent Dance Moves Production Stage presence He hand picked his musicians and singers.

@truthhitman7473 3 жыл бұрын

Looks

@LadyDoe17 3 жыл бұрын

Humility

@melvinalowe8102 3 жыл бұрын

Everything about him, everything he did was on point and he had sympathy for everyone, that's why.

@jamesross2931 3 жыл бұрын

Suspicious Minds best Elvis song ever

@alameas6358 3 жыл бұрын

@@ravenstone366 You are absolutly right! He broke boundaries, he was humble and he always wanted to give! But you mixed something up, i guess. The story to leave his background singers The Sweet Inspirations at home took place 2 years before in 1970. They should play at the Astrodome, Houston/Texas. He told them...."if my girls aren't welcome, i don't feel welcome"! Finally he did this concert w i t h his girls! But Cissy Houston wasn't one of them. She was only 5 weeks in 1969 with him and the Sweets.

@tlucas9798 3 жыл бұрын

John Lennon commented....,"before Elvis there was nothing."

@ambergilbert1106 3 жыл бұрын

He definitely paved the way for rock n roll back in a time it was deeply frowned upon and made some of the best music of all time.

@davisworth5114 3 жыл бұрын

@LucasF25 3 жыл бұрын

@@davisworth5114 haters gonna hate

@suspiciousminds1750 3 жыл бұрын

And after Elvis...there is nothing.

@belindascott6916 3 жыл бұрын

@@davisworth5114 wtf??

@dabdella1460 3 жыл бұрын

Elvis had it all looks, talent, versatile many genres, always strived to stay relavent love and respected others took time for his fans He was genuine and caring No not just as many can sing as good as Elvis Elvis always sounds like a man no matter how high the note. Elvis is smoother than all the others, no obvious breaks between lyrics . Elvis was crowned king of rock and roll before the army days Elvis moved beyond that mere title To be The Mountain. People have had 60s years to surpass his achievements they can't.

@ControlTouchMaster 3 жыл бұрын

You need to see Elvis perform An American Trilogy Live.

@davidhill7234 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorites ❤

@melissahoaglan4204 3 жыл бұрын

In my top five Elvis performances...

@laurahutzel1707 3 жыл бұрын

He had everything; he had the voice, he could dance, he could play multiple instruments, he was sexy as hell, he was charming, he was an entertainer, he acted, etc. etc. What else can I say?

@Pam-br4bs 3 ай бұрын

Amen to that he was one sexy man

@russjohnson2478 3 жыл бұрын

Some had charisma. He had the most. Some were handsome. He was gorgeous. Some could sing country. Some could sing the blues. Some could even sing rock. But, he was the best of them all. No voice, other than Elvis’, had the ability to be the best at all genres. Plus, he had soul like no other.

@amorellosue 3 жыл бұрын

The songs you've been listening to have been from the latter part of his career. You need to go back to 1956, the beginning, to understand the " rock n roll" part of his career.

@matthewdrake4385 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Don't be cruel, Hound Dog, Jailhouse Rock, Heartbreak Hotel, just for starters.

@cinderellsworth 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! His early work is where he REALLY broke away from the norms of the day. I'm not sure where music today without him, but I can't imagine it would be anything like we have seen come after him today.

@matthewdrake4385 3 жыл бұрын

Cindrellsworth, can you imagine what music would have been like without Elvis and the Beatles overall? Just based on the influence on those two acts alone, probably 90% of the music over the past 50-60 years come from them.

@wvob6752 3 жыл бұрын

1954 was the start.

@williamquinlan2193 3 жыл бұрын

@@wvob6752 true that was when the Sun rockabilly records and shows came out. Still that was under the radar for most and the important influence of the music yet to be understood compared to the explosion of 56 which everyone heard!

@Norwegian733 3 жыл бұрын

The package! Voice, moves, charisma, looks. He had soul. He started a new sound - a fusion between the gospel music that influenced him growing up in a poor neighbourhood with mostly black people - and country/western music. Nobody used to move on stage before Elvis entered. He started the modern era of music. The sexual revolution. Suddenly girls allowed themselfs to be free from the conservativism their parents lived under. They got a voice and used it. The rock`n roll music was not started by Elvis, but he sure as hell kicked it into the mainstream and got the hate and love for it. He could sing anything from raw rock`n roll (see the 68 comeback special), gospel, etc.

@davidyoung2440 3 жыл бұрын

He took vitamin e lol 😂 he had the whole package rags to riches brought black music to the masses broke down barriers stage presence charisma good looks good heart and loved what he did I could go on lol but even his life is a story on its own he also won a Grammy for his gospel album

@alameas6358 3 жыл бұрын

Actually he won 3 Grammys for his gospel songs.

@aoshea81 3 жыл бұрын

If you want to see Elvis in his prime watch “if I can dream “ from ‘68 comeback special and also “ tryin to get to you” from the same special. Legend

@linzyaz920 3 жыл бұрын

AGREE!!!

@emilymongeon532 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@jzekas21 3 жыл бұрын

Check out his live performance of Suspicious Minds you can see his dance moves and cool outfit

@robinfinley7317 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!

@suspiciousminds1750 3 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@emilymongeon532 3 жыл бұрын

Triple agree! Same concert, Polk Salad Annie REALLY shows his moves. 😁

@janetgiddings5538 3 жыл бұрын

You will also see his sense of humor and how comfortable he was with people. He sincerely loved performing. 😎🕺

@rebeccamckenzie1064 3 жыл бұрын

@@robinfinley7317 100% true!

@davidyoung2440 3 жыл бұрын

There’s elvis then there’s everybody els lol and it was all natural

@danielmiller8156 3 жыл бұрын

Elvis brought his entire career to a dead stop and joined the army. He loved America so much, he was willing to die for it even when he had the most to lose. This, and thousands of other things he did in his life, are reasons why he was called the King. It's not just one thing. He loved people, all people, and it showed at all times. The man was all heart even off the stage. That and in the later part of his career, he was a Led Zeppelin fan.

@deblynch2234 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone was conscripted back then. It was compulsory.

@angelathomas4391 3 жыл бұрын

My mother explained it like this. Elvis brought soul before the world. His voice can soothe a child and start a party

@angelathomas4391 3 жыл бұрын

I still love his Christmas album and love his movies.

@tomhamm167 3 жыл бұрын

Listen to his gospel music. Also American Trilogy. Elvis blended all musical genres into one. Be aware that Elvis' back up singers were the Sweet Inspirations. They were comprised of Cissy Houston (mother of Whitney Houston and aunt of Dee Dee and Dionne Warwick), Estelle Brown, Sylvia Shemwell, and Myrna Smith. Elvis was scheduled to open the Houston Astrodome with a concert in 1965. The Astrodome would go on to be the first indoor sports arena. It would be the home of the Houston Astros (MLB ) and the Houston Oilers (AFL and NFL). When Elvis and his band went to check into the Ramada Inn, the Sweet Inspirations were denied entry because they were African-American. Remember it was 1965 and the Jim Crow segregation laws prevailed in the south. Elvis demanded that they be given lodging. The hotel manager still refused them entry. Elvis told his manager that they were canceling the concerts. Keep in mind that the Astrodome seated 50,000 people and they were scheduled to perform on 3 consecutive nights. Within a few minutes and several phone calls, the hotel decided to rescind being segregated and allowed Elvis and his band to stay there. Pretty interesting history story.

@tle4350 3 жыл бұрын

Those women absolutely adored and respected him. He gave one of them a 20grand ring and she couldn't accept it. So Elvis took it back and later on that night in concert he threw it into the audience. Instead he bought her a car that she accepted.

@helenludlow2331 3 жыл бұрын

Elvis didn't play the Astrodome until 1970, he even did a press conference before the shows. He also was there in 1974.

@Jessyvevo95 3 жыл бұрын

the sweet inspirations were with elvis from 1969-1977, the incident you're talking about happened in 1970

@dougdickason 3 жыл бұрын

Tim, your story is pretty close, but there is a video of Myrna Smith telling what happened in "Elvis and the black community {part 1})where she says that they were to play the Astrodome in 1970 and the promoters asked Elvis to leave "the black girls" behind when he came that they were not welcome. Elvis said he wasn't coming if he couldn't bring his girls and if they didn't like it then he wouldn't be there and deal with it. She said not only did the get to come but were given first class treatment, and even a little blonde girl had to drive them to the show in an open convertible.

@KMAllmond 3 жыл бұрын

There wasn't just one thing about Elvis. It was everything.

@mikemartin8408 3 жыл бұрын

He really was the first true Rock and Roll Star in the late 50’s when Rock started. He was the pioneer that EVERYONE followed.

@davidhenryandthemysterons3220 3 жыл бұрын

He his a Beautifull looking man ,with a voice that could sing anything .

@spuds416 3 жыл бұрын

It's everything! Alot of older folk grew up watching Elvis in the movies. His concerts were huge events! His voice is very distinct. He was a humanitarian and he served in the military

@lynette. 3 жыл бұрын

His charisma charm and his beautiful unique voice.

@jkronen1000 3 жыл бұрын

He had it all - looks - amazing voice - charisma - could sing anything - gospel - rock - pop - country - he was unique and broke through a lot of barriers. 43 years after his death and people still talk about him and listen to him - not many like that I can think of. In fact he’s been dead longer than he was alive - he was only 42 when he died.

@briand1972bd 3 жыл бұрын

He was the total package, and he was the first true Mega Star. He set the standard, while staying humble. He was the first one the truly traverse the slippery slope of Mega stardom. He didn't want his music to be in a simple box so he formed several types but did so he performed several genres but did it his way.

@KingElvisPresley1 3 жыл бұрын

He had the whole package... Charisma , voice ,looks , talent ,stayle , elegence ,devotion and he sings from the heart....thats why he is the greatest of all times...

@ninline2000 3 жыл бұрын

Charisma, stage presence really. He had that "something." His voice was excellent but I think it was just the way he conducted himself on stage. He loved his fans, really and truly. It showed and they loved him back.

@margaretwood2077 3 жыл бұрын

He could sing anything from heavy rock to gospel he also sounded the same live or recorded he was and always will be the king

@gorse9030 3 жыл бұрын

Great reaction to a legend. He was like a decathlete in athletics doing combined 10 events better than all. Charisma, film star looks, stage act -karate moves, stage presence , humour - could always laugh at himself, was never over exposed on television or chat shows (3 appearances in 20 years), could really sing several genre of music including neo opera , (and as evidenced by 5 music hall of fames)and that warm soulful vibrato.

@kathyharze4308 3 жыл бұрын

He had it all charm, charisma, stage prescence best performer ever lets not forget awesome voice plus he was the most gorgeous man ever plus he still remained a very humble man thank you stay safe 😷✌ Walk a mile in my shoes Just Pretend and Suspicious minds from 1970 live are just a few to be going on with Elvis ☺

@jeremywilliams6062 3 жыл бұрын

No lie man listen to if I can dream by Elvis you'll love it.

@Mindhunter64 3 жыл бұрын

You need to watch his work when he was younger. Love me tender, don’t be cruel, all shook up. My Mom and her friends used to go to Vegas to see his concert. The day he died my Mom cried and cried. We went to Memphis to see His home Graceland. Someone working there let us threw the gates and took us for a ride up his driveway in his work cart. My Mom jumped off and picked up leaves. lol Good Times.

@douglasmiles1215 3 жыл бұрын

You really need to see several of his performances over the course of his career. This was his older years/Vegas show with the leather jumpsuits. His yearly years made him what he was as a performer. But honestly, it was the girls. The girls went nuts over him at his shows. They went nuts over him in his older years too. He had that charisma that was constant over his whole career.

@PoboyNCoke 3 жыл бұрын

Watch him sing Suspicious Minds live in l Las Vegas and you'll see why he's The KING

@marklittlejohn5740 3 жыл бұрын

He was known for rock & roll; which was easy for him, what he craved most was the artistic challenge of other genres. Gospel, Rhythm & Blues, Country, and Pop standards. No other artist is in the rock/country/r&b/gospel hall of fames. In the 50's before he went in the Army and RCA had him recording too much rock he told his A&R man (Steve Sholes) "man, I can do more than just belt you know." Because other artists could not compete with him they accused him of selling out, especially the Beatles...nevermind that they themselves did not want to be hemmed in with Hard Days Night, I Wanna Hold Your Hand, etc, etc.

@kristintougas 3 жыл бұрын

His most passionate performance was “if I can dream” from the 68 comeback special. Wearing the white suit.

@Axeman517 3 жыл бұрын

He had so many voices. He sang powerful ballads, and rough rock and roll. And charisma! Great reaction, my man. At the end, he says “gimme another scarf”.

@owena.hayesjr9976 3 жыл бұрын

I love this version. Notice Elvis and Estelle looking at each. When hits the note she smiles and he smiles and she turns away for the mike and yells yeah. So cool, the love they had for each other

@theodorebusche7325 3 жыл бұрын

Try - suspicious minds live by Elvis

@cassbumk3565 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorites

@Bobby4USN 3 жыл бұрын

So many great hits to choose from by Elvis that was awesome especially when he was younger but personally I think Simon and Garfunkel’s version of this song is better.

@ihatechange 3 жыл бұрын

@@Bobby4USN Try listening to his live version of this song 2 yrs. earlier in Las Vegas from the documentary "That's The Way It Is". Simon and Garfunkel were in the audience and after witnessing Elvis perform it, Paul Simon said it blew him away, that he could never do justice to that song again after hearing Elvis do it!

@Bobby4USN 3 жыл бұрын

Loretta Dinapoli maybe so but that might’ve been more the showmanship qualities of Elvis rather than his voice because Simon and Garfunkel had pitch perfect and beautiful vocals.

@lonniestrickland6665 3 жыл бұрын

"Kentucky Rain" and "Burning Love" will Rock

@corinasizemore2162 3 жыл бұрын

You always felt like he was singing directly to you...that voice...soothing to the soul...

@Randyrocker1 3 жыл бұрын

It was Elvis's sincerity and love, and his honesty that everyone loved. Listen to 'Love Me Tender' and you will hear the greatest song Elvis ever recorded and sung in the history of Rock n Roll. The honesty will blow you away!

@OfficialJoeKingOne 3 жыл бұрын

He was a complete package. Amazing Talent, charisma, he loved and respected his fans and performing for them as an entertainer, amazing production skills, his performances were inspired by the Holy Spirit and his incredible generosity. He was special and his memory lives on because it. He didn’t need to appoint himself “The King of Rock & Roll”, he just was.

@jwalk5504 3 жыл бұрын

Please react to Elvis Presley "Suspicious Minds" Lve in Las Vegas, it is one of his best live performances ever.

@mybuu5988 3 жыл бұрын

Glory, Glory Hallelujah - Elvis first love was gospel

@duckducknight 3 жыл бұрын

Elvis impacted many generations & many genre's of music. He had the looks, charisma, moves & everyone liked him.

@adasga 3 жыл бұрын

What made Elvis the best was his stage presence, voice and style. It's very hard not to pay attention when he performs. Of course when Elvis was asked how has he outlasted every other entertainer from the 50's and 60's he said "I take vitamin E."

@jimmykinnari2193 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, I LOVE elvis. You've gotta listen to Hound Dog and Jailhouse Rock. You honestly cannot rate Elvis unless you've reviewed those gems Ps. There are way more hidden gems, but those are a must

@robbieh.chafin6202 3 жыл бұрын

He broke the ice for other entertainers. There's no doubt he's the best of all time. GOAT

@ErichH68 3 жыл бұрын

Elvis is the “whole package”. He could sing just about anything and leave you spell bound. Watching him on stage you just knew he was born for it. The best reaction to Elvis is, “wOW. Just WOW!”

@ella5319 3 жыл бұрын

Charisma, talent & just the back story of a poor boy from Mississippi & then living in the projects of Memphis but this unlikely young truck driver changing music, culture & becoming the most recognizable star ever. It was a story that Hollywood couldn't make up. Thanks for the reaction.

@mohenders1183 3 жыл бұрын

Elvis Presley - Blue Suede Shoes 1956 (COLOR and STEREO)

@helenpamelaannslay51 3 жыл бұрын

Elvis was a caring man he cared about about all people especially the ones who needed help but didn't ask for it.

@SetInStoneNow 3 жыл бұрын

B.B. King said, "Elvis had it all. The voice, the looks, the moves, he could act. He could do it all." With no training, just God-given talent.

@colindowd9756 3 жыл бұрын

He had the looks, voice and the moves all at a time when everyone else was a thousand years behind.

@ddflower7 3 жыл бұрын

I just love him his voice is beautiful. He seemed shy I connected with him he made my young teenage life easier. I was 14 1/2 when he died I was devastated.

@yambo59 3 жыл бұрын

He didnt always say it but yes he did. He stood out for sheer charisma, voice, looks and showmanship -

@reneleeper7296 3 жыл бұрын

Elvis was KING!! He could sing anything and make it his own.

@jennygoldsmith261 3 жыл бұрын

Elvis was just so special.. he had a beautiful heart, cared about everyone, interacted with his fans, was so gorgeous to look at and his voice was on a higher level than anyone else.. when God made Elvis he broke the mold... was a gift from above

@shirleycarr5387 3 жыл бұрын

Elvis had the looks the voice. The moves.the whole package. He was very generous .he gave away over teo hundred Cadillac to friends and strangers.he gave money jewelry and even houses. He gave a yatch to Danny Thomas for st judges .and to many charities.

@halforex8985 3 жыл бұрын

Everything, the way he walked, talked, looked and ofc sang ... Plus he was humble n' kind to everyone.

@anitavillalobos9262 3 жыл бұрын

His soul! He is just such an amazing soul!!! 💞💞💞💞

@momir6194 3 жыл бұрын

Every type of song he did with style and perfection. He was original, he had presence and charisma.

@jimwells768 3 жыл бұрын

Because Elvis was the first one to do the moves that he did, and wasn't afraid to do it, he danced around the stage like no one had ever seen before, and he had soul, he grew up in the ghetto of Memphis, he had away of captivating the audience such a showman.., Elvis died a week before my 11th birthday, and you would have thought someone in the family had died, my mom lost it, just to say my birthday, wasn't that great that year.

@deshardy2989 3 жыл бұрын

He had the rock and roll down. The way he put his heart and soul into ballads is breathe taking. Plus the man had a voice.

@roxannesummerfield1778 3 жыл бұрын

He was a beautiful man with the most beautiful voice I've ever heard....

@simonnoble7589 3 жыл бұрын

the FEELING HE PUT INTO HIS SINGING .... TELLING A STORY .... PLUS THE VOICE OF AN ANGEL HELPS

@carolclements1275 3 жыл бұрын

Please do, suspicious minds. Live. You will see how cool he really was.💞💞💞💞

@carytakagawa2760 3 жыл бұрын

Suspicous Minds live in Las Vegas. He also did it live at his Aloha concert in Hawaii, but I think the Live In Vegas performance for that song is better. He doesn't dance nearly as much in the live in Hawaii version.

@jasonw7235 3 жыл бұрын

He said thank you... Take it on fellas. His que for the band to pick up another song. You'll also hear him say thank you, you're a beautiful audience.

@trinaortiz9195 3 жыл бұрын

Singing, presence, charisma, he had it all!

@TheGuerillapatriot 3 жыл бұрын

Country, Gospel, Rock, Rythem and Blues, all genres he could do them all.

@nitalopes515 3 жыл бұрын

More successful then most because he was humble and never looked down on others respected other musicians and of course his amazing voice just every thing about him

@musicremix6294 3 жыл бұрын

Not a man daed or alive could sing like elvis he was and still is the king 🎶💖👏👌👏👏react to elvis singing what now my love from aloha from hawii 1973 concert an absolute legend 🎤🎸🎼📀🎼🎵🎬 the king the king know matter what???

@pennyervin1424 3 жыл бұрын

Everything!! Absolutely EVERYTHING!! ... You can feel Elvis! To this day, I can FEEL him...

@iveyivey1298 3 жыл бұрын

pure Charisma and Heart, listen to "If I Can Dream"and "in the ghetto" you'll be blown away, I promise you will !💯

@kiethee 3 жыл бұрын

He put his heart and soul into every song and performance and was so in tuned with his group and every note he sang

@keithcaserta 3 жыл бұрын

Please bump up your volume. For those of us who have hearing challenges, we can't get our volume high enough. You can always turn it down, but up only goes so far. Your volume is the lowest of all the reaction sites.

@woodintheblood4104 3 жыл бұрын

Amen to that!!!!

@beckmn1 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I'll have the volume turned up to listen to his videos and then an ad will pop up and practically blow out my ear drums through my speakers/headphones.

@theinkspot67 3 жыл бұрын

Yes...He needs a headphone mic or one on a stand right in front of him....I love his videos but it sure would be nice not to keep turning my volume up & down while watching them.

@anitarikard6241 3 жыл бұрын

Yes please

@charieharvey5567 3 жыл бұрын

I was only 9 when he passed but I grew up listening to his music and still do to this day he just has a way about him when he sings

@louisegough8644 3 жыл бұрын

He just had that x factor and a phenomenal voice

@skm56bennett 3 жыл бұрын

Charisma, stage presence, and overall talent, his voice is one of a kind and his voice range is huge!, And OF COURSE, he's so damn HANDSOME!

@waynecoker7129 3 жыл бұрын

ELVIS was one of a kind ! nobody can compare ELVIS with no other ! this is why everybody call him the king ! i have been to two of his concerts in HOUSTON TX. it is no words tell tell you how amazing they was ! ever ELVIS concerts solid out with 1 to 2 hours ! ELVIS was the total package ! the more you hear and see him the more you will love and want to see more ! thank you for a great reaction !

@lisanickelson788 3 жыл бұрын

Keep diving into Elvis...you are in for a treat. There will never be another like him. Stage presence, charisma and voice off the chain. He was very spiritual and generous. God blessed us with him for to short a time. Keep watching his live performances...1968 I Can Dream (in a white suit)...Suspicious Minds, Polk Salad Annie, Just Pretend,Little Sister from 1970 in Las Vegas. Also his 1973 from Hawaii concert. You will be blessed. I was 14 when he died and the whole world mourned. That was 43 years ago and I remember it so well.

@MitchellPatrick333 3 жыл бұрын

Great reaction! I just subscribed. 😁 When Elvis first hit the scene in the early 1950’s, Rock N’ Roll was a new, dangerous sound for America. Parents were scared of it. 😁 Many people were performing Rock music, but Elvis Presley (humbly so) said that he just got very lucky at a time that the young kids were looking for a new sound. But Elvis really had it all! He was handsome, he moved around a lot when he danced, sang great & had hell of a lot of talent! So his popularity skyrocketed from that & Elvis also grew as an artist. Then he became a Legend! 😁🕺🏻🎶

@janetkean4702 3 жыл бұрын

ELVIS was timeless. His voice was so rich that he often hit notes that surprised even him! By the 70s he had such drug problems it affected him horribly.....but that voice!

@beverlyjohnson8801 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 73 and I have loved Elvis all my life. He was extraordinary looking and sounding. I knew he could feel my anguish. He knew what pain was and it came out in his music. He had a beautiful and troubled soul.

@jayviviano109 3 жыл бұрын

Good Question! Best answer to your question I can give is something that one pop culture historian touched on a few years ago. It's something that most other music historians and pop culture analysts overlooked when it comes to Elvis ....but this particular one noted that the huge difference between Elvis (compared to almost all of his other musical peers and contemporaries of his era) is that *he was one of the most eclectic* or versatile (Blues Legend BB King touched on this in an interview talking about his friend Elvis) He was influenced by and sang multiple different genres of music, instead of just one genre.. like other artists. Most country singers were strictly country Most rock singers were strictly Rock Most ballad singer strictly ballads R&B singers strictly R&B Gospel strictly gospel ........ but Elvis was ALL of those. They were all part of his influence going back to his childhood, and he sang all of those different genres. So his reach was broader. He was much more than just rock and roll (a bit ironic that he's mostly associated with rock when in reality he sang so much more or different music than Rock) So in other words his music was Universal. Its why many people around the country, and even around the world for that matter, so strongly connected with Elvis is an artist.... he just had so much to offer. There are people from back in the day that lived in other parts of the world that said they learned English language through memorizing Elvis's songs Crazy and amazing to me to think about that but what a compliment to Elvis. Their only connection to America was Elvis and his music. Even though they couldn't speak English his music still connected with people in other parts of the world. That might explain why there are statues of Elvis in multiple different cities around the globe to this day. Another friend of Elvis', Muhammad Ali, told journalist Danny Baker that when he was traveling in a third world part of Africa in the middle of nowhere, a remote Village where the people of the tribe knew very little about America, Muhammad said he walked into a hut and the only thing inside the hut was a table with a Bible. When he picked up the Bible and opened it up there was a photo of Elvis inside. What a fascinating antidote from the Champ He was trying to point out that no matter where he traveled in the world ...even the most far away places.. Elvis somehow reaches people in every part of the world. Anyway enjoyed your reaction

@williamquinlan2193 3 жыл бұрын

The vocal quality and diversity is probably the most important thing to understand . He sounds different but is just as grand in all his manifestations. Fans and critics alike try to pigeonhole him to their favorite view. You tube reactions have cleared some of that fog. Elvis became a star when rock was new. He became the biggest and brightest and not just because he was the whitest. Jailhouse Rock displays the quintessential rock vocal from the quintessential rock vocalist of all time (per Paul McCartney). Best examples:the Jailhouse Rock video 57 and Hound Dog from the Milton Berle show. In the 60s his voice became stronger and more controlled capable of operatic songs like Now or Never and beautiful ballads like Can't Help Falling in Love from Blue Hawaii. He still sang rock and pop but some missed the edgier early sound. Still the song Return to Sender was pretty good. Then the Beatles arrived and dominated pop culture for most of the 60s. But Elvis roared back in 68 in a TV special with a lionesque voice more powerful and mature than before. Key songs to react to would be If I Can Dream and Trying to Get to You. Critic Greil Marcus said this is music that bleeds and might be the finest rock n roll ever made. In the 70s Elvis started doing shows in Vegas and concert tours around the country. Until the 68 special he made mostly movies in the 60s rather than live shows. In the 70s his voice became richer and stronger. Elvis version of Bridge Over Troubled Waters (especially the 70 version) made it his own. A good react video from this time would be Suspicious Minds from the 1970 Vegas shows. Other good choices would be American Trilogy and Burning Love from the Hawaii concert of 1973. Some fans and critics still pine away for the past and consider the 70s a wash. But he still sold a lot of records and sold out his shows. Bono said this period was underrated noting that at his weakest he was capable of magnificent vocal performances in songs like Hurt in 1976 and others. It's ironic that react vloggers who are exposed to older music often prefer the late 60s and 70s Presley releases because of the soulfulness and gospel qualities in his voice. You have to look at the whole career to get the big picture. It's only a little over 20 years but it's over 800 songs and over a billion sold records.

@jayviviano109 3 жыл бұрын

@@williamquinlan2193 Very good points. Even your mention of how many people consider the 1970s (the final wave of his career) to be somewhat throwaway years... Yet the facts actually show those years were anything but throwaway. One highly reputable Musical Source from that era documented a prime example of this when in first week of May of 1973, BILLBOARD Magazine, (always known for listing the hottest new contemporary artists and music of the day on the music charts) ... listed the Number One album for the week. Among all these greats below from that era that were on charts - - - *Stevie Wonder *Led Zeppelin *Bread *Pink Floyd *The Beatles - (They had 2 albums charting at that time .... The Beatles: 1962-1966 & The Beatles: 1967-1970) *Temptations *Gladys Knight and the Pips *Diana Ross *Elton John *Carly Simon And Listed above All of them at number #1. was Elvis Presley With his Live album "Aloha From Hawaii" topping the charts. Artists don't Top charts with an album by accident. And again, this was May if '73. I always think of this forgotten chart-listing whenever I hear people dismiss Elvis of 1970s. It's a miopic, detached mindset. I always point out that there are a whole lot of *other* artists that would have LOVED to have had Elvis' chart numbers & sales and touring success of the 1970's. All anyone has to do is just ask them. I think the only explanation for that ongoing viewpoint by some who under-rate his later years, is that Elvis' arrival on the musical landscape in 1950s was *SO* explosive and almost culture-shifting, that some these people often, unconsciously, they measure Elvis against himself - meaning they measure Elvis of the later years of 1970s against Elvis of the 1950s. But we can't do that. It's not logical. Nobody, no artist, (not even Elvis himself) could ever come along after and recreate or have that type of impact. The 1950s Elvis was its own thing. There's nothing else to compare it to...before or after. So, by comparison, people say "Elvis of 1970s was far less than Elvis of 1950s". Well, lol, yeah, and EVERYBODY else (other artists) were as well. But you are so right. The 1970s material has so much to offer and still touches people today when they just give it an honest chance.

@ihatechange 3 жыл бұрын

@@jayviviano109 WELL SAID!!!!

@patticriss2238 3 жыл бұрын

No one had ever seen anything like Elvis. He did EVERYTHING first. And he did it with grace and humor and that amazing voice.

@pamcaudill5665 3 жыл бұрын

Elvis was the WHOLE PACKAGE! Down to every little detail. His band and back up singers were top notch!

@Izrealeu 3 жыл бұрын

A talent with the magnitude of Elvis does not come by once in a lifetime, it just come by once. There will never be another. That is why.

@patticriss2238 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, you are In For a ride discovering ELVIS. He had it ALL. Suspicious minds, Polk salad Annie, how great thou art. Good grief there’s so much.

@deborahdenny4110 3 жыл бұрын

The more you look into Elvis the more you will see the greatness of him..his voice was unlike no other it had so much strength and passion you could feel every note he sang he was the best there ever was...and will be.

@JP-wg4uo 3 жыл бұрын

His story, his natural talent, his kindness, charisma out of this world, his presence, fashion, courage, and that amazing voice just to name a few... I could go on and on but I think you get it! Lol!

@kevrunner6000 3 жыл бұрын

Love your reactions!!!! I like to see you react to Elvis’s live videos of “Suspicious Minds” and “Polk Salad Annie”, he is incredible in these two and many, many more.

@deancrombie1349 3 жыл бұрын

The thing that separates Elvis from the rest bro is his music is still relevant today as it was back then if the king was alive today every time he would bring a song out it would get to no 1 👍

@samantharowan2956 3 жыл бұрын

Suspicious Minds by ELVIS Live is incredible!

@mattillawiley9344 3 жыл бұрын

He stayed true to himself and his passion for his music was incredible. When he sung you could feel it as well as hear it. Please do IF I CAN DREAM. IT WAS IN MEMORY OF MLK.

@70schild15 3 жыл бұрын

I think Elvis is special because of his "Cinderella Story" - quite literally a rag-to-riches story. He sings from the heart and soul because his life as a child was dirt poor. His baritone voice with that unmistakable bravado is so iconic. He took gospel, R&B, and country and turned it into something wild and different - one of the true founders of rock and roll. Thanks for bringing back great memories. If you want a truly touching Elvis song react to "If I Can Dream". He definitely puts his soul in that song.