This is what happens when a legend rolls out of bed in the morning to put his A game clothes on and delivers a moment that outlives generations upon generations.

55 years later and we haven't learned a thing 💔

This was his public statement to what was going on at that time. This song should be heard today and taken to heart

You know what's crazy...Elvis and all the greats in any category ever, not a single one of them even knew that they would be on a thing called the internet where generations after generations will watch them and be inspired, they still influence people through their music, and years yet to come, it's a miracle in itself.

This was by far his most passionate performance he ever made he put his heart and soul into this it was more than just a song for him...

I went to Graceland in 2018. My girl is a huge fan of Elvis and we stood next to that white suit. It was the 50th anniversary of the special. Elvis cared for everyone. He was devastated when MLK got murdered. They didn't want him end the show with this song, but he refused to change his mind.

He is the King for a reason and this is one example why he is

The best there was. Is. Or ever will be. Nobody could match Elvis Presley. Nobody. Canada

When people listen and engage with the music of Elvis, they all understand the legacy.

The culmination of an entire CHILDHOOD and TEEN YEARS going to church in the poorest black and white ghettos in the South during the Great Depression and Segregation ... without a pot to pee in. Brother buried in a shoe box they was so poor. I think when you have all of God's gifts of singing abilities and all that real-life experience....born in that historic time period... with a brave yearning for the harmony of people, you get something like this to occur, once in a millennium. I've never heard a greater social justice song than this. This is sung with superhuman conviction.

“ For you to sing something like this , at that time , is why you’re the King.” 👍👍👍

Elvis was one of the most kind loving caring people we've ever seen and the earth needs more of today

Elvis is one of the most recognized & famous people in music history, & no doubt, one of the most talented, however his heart & love for humanity, is his true legacy 💗💚💜 I wish with every fiber of my being, that his dream would come true right now!!! 💗💚💜 RIP **Martin Luther King** RIP **Robert Kennedy** RIP **Elvis Presley** 💗💚💜 3 amazing men, who tried to change to world for the better, & paid the ultimate price 😔 *GREAT REACTION*

It's genuinely heartbreaking how much hate this great man gets and the worst part is he gets it from both sides, from good people and evil individuals. The world needs artists and music like this today desperately.

You have to put this in the context of the time. 1968 was probably the most turbulent year of the 20th century. MLK and RFK were killed and the Vietnam War was raging, splitting the country in two with demonstrations and daily TV reporting, including Walter Cronkite's famous reporting in February. Now the special was taped in June of 1968, not long after RFK was struck down, and was scheduled for a December airing (it aired December 2nd, my mother clearly remembers it. She loved Elvis then and loves Elvis now). Elvis' manager, Colonel Tom Parker wanted to end the special with "I'll Be Home For Christmas." W. Earl Brown and Billy Goldenberg wrote this song with Elvis in mind. After hearing the demo, Elvis said "I'll never sing another song I don't believe in. I'll never make another movie I don't believe in." Parker was not pleased with the song, which does echo King's "I Have A Dream" speech, but Elvis pleaded with Parker to give it a shot and the rest is history.

When Elvis sang this song he sang it as a message,he took it hard when MLK and Kennedy died.Elvis loved everyone

Where are the singers today that sing with that power, emotion and conviction. I know of none.

He sure looks like a beautiful God standing there

And that folks is the reason Elvis will forever live on..Nobody will ever come close💥💥

I love Elvis fans. People who get it. Who look beyond the caricature that has spewed a thick fog over Elvis' true brilliance. I'm so grateful I finally looked beyond that fog.

Elvis got a lot of flack for insisting this be the final song of the show. His manager and others wanted him to do a Christmas song for a finale. But he stuck to his guns and sang If I Can Dream. There are few who are near Elvis's stature, charisma, and God-given talent. None of them are alive today. We all think of Micheal Jackson, Freddie Mercury and maybe a handful of others, but who can you name today that has the same impact across all cultures? I just discovered your channel today, so this is my first time reacting to you reacting to Elvis! haha! New sub from AB Canada.

Elvis is a legend he is the best

The suit. The bling. The hair. Looks. Vocals. Lyrics. Passion. Stage presence. I mean, how can you top this?

The reason he knows so much about black music he was raised listening to it , when he was born he was really poor his best friend was a black boy, and his first taste of music was going with him to listen to Jazz and Soul music at the nearest black Club, so I hate it when people say he was racist they did not know this man

I'm writing this in 2023. 55 as in fiftyfuckingfive years after this powerful song. And we still haven't learnt... not a thing... in 55 effin years.

A true Song Angel ..from Most High❤🎧🎵🎸🎹📺

Many times Elvis said he was not the king That Jesus was the king.

I’m a Chicano dude from Southern California. I grew up on Elvis. Elvis was universal. My dear mother who has passed on was an Elvis fan. Elvis is deep in my heart, as he is with many folk, all across the globe. You should check out Elvis’ gospel albums; real good stuff, you won’t be disappointed. Elvis had a deep soul.❤🕺

This song along with “In The Ghetto” and so many others let’s you know just how powerful his music is , and shows you this man was truly a gift from God. Enjoy him and his music and welcome to the world of ElvisPresley !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The best we will ever see the man had so much talent, just perfect

Elvis sings, Martin luther king speaks. Now we are taking double power and unity, with you 1000%⚡

This song was written special for Elvis, because the producer wanted to end this special ,with a song about how Elvis really felt about the senseless killing of MLk,and Robert Kennedy , and to bring peace for everyone ,now what is even special yet ,his manager said Elvis doesn't sing message songs, but Elvis said let me try it and after he recorded it ,he said from now on I will only sing songs that mean something to me that's why this will only be Elvis's song nobody else

Elvis skin colour was not sunbed made!! He was of cherokee indian heritage, just thought id say to the haters of this beautiful man, his s was natural, thanks Ray, Mikey

hum, elvis is the best selling male solo artist of all time, EVER in history and he died in 1977. He is one of the most beloved, loved entertainers in history, STILL. So, not sure where your comments about people disliking him come from...don't not too many people who disliked Elvis....in fact. the most famous artist, actors, celebrities....etc, if asked who they wanted to met, it was "elvis" and were literally taken aback by his unbelievable good looks. He seemed to be a very generous, giving man, growing up so poor as he did.

This song stirred people up Created conflict between parents and teens. It was a significant point in time that not only opened our eyes but moved us to do something to make the world a better place. The '60s were turbulent years but it changed a lot of things for the better. When I see so much emphasis on skin color today, I am baffled that we forgot what MLK and Elvis and Jack and Bobby Kennedy and all those people who stood up to authority...the establishment, to make the life better for everyone. Colorblind like Elvis.

1st time commenting on your channel. I love your reaction! I'm 55 and have loved Elvis all my Life. It is such a thrill to see people now connecting to his music in a whole new way. There are a few really great youtube DOCS on Elvis's early life and career. His gospel origins are massively important to him. Congrats on your journey to discover ELVIS!

Elvis is the best ever…that VOICE, the passion & the man is gorgeous 🔥

“Trying to get to you” from his 68 Comeback Special shows Elvis raw and powerful!

Take me to church Elvis.

I love this tribute to MLK! ❤ This was supposed to be a Christmas special .....Elvis ended the show with this song! He said it would be more impactful that way....he was right. They didnt want him to sing this due to racial tensions at the time. Check out "Elvis and the Black Community" documentary here on YT....it will give you some insight into who Elvis was. 😁 He put his heart & soul into this song!

Elvis is an Angel without wings.

Right before Elvis was set to do this Christmas Special in 68 he started to back out he was afraid he couldn't do it but he got himself together and put on an entire special that is legendary.

That was Elvis’s Tribute to Martin Luther King!😢

Elvis admired MLK! He was against segregation and loved the black community 🥰! You can feel his soul in the way he sings this song.

We were so lucky to have him!

He is in your soul now!! So much more to discover from his lifetime👌💕🕺

So true my brother, that's why he's the King!!!

His Song’s will ALWAY’S make you happy anytime you need a spiritual lift, go listen to Elvis.

Your reaction said it all .

Thank you so much for reacting to this magnificent song. Elvis sings with so much passion. Your reaction is priceless!!

The magic of ELvis ... welcome to his world !!!

He’s the king for a reason!

Oh, I almost fell off my chair I was laughing so hard how you were saying I’m screaming like one of those girls. It was coming out of my soul. His greatest gift he left us was how emotive he was & how he passionately sang. He grabs on to your soul and doesn’t let go until he gets you to feel what he’s feeling. I watched him my first time singing Bridge Over Troubled Water live 1970 & when he was done, the tears were rolling down my cheeks & I thought why am I crying? I wasn’t even aware I was crying. That’s how he affects you. Another great song by him he sings live is called In the Ghetto. It could have been written today. He even mentioned Chicago ghetto. 53 yrs ago he sang it & not much has changed. It’s amazing. He’s sung over 800 songs, so you’ll have plenty of choices. Some are so powerful. I’m not sure who you were talking to initially but if they question Elvis, there’s a documentary on U tube that many have reacted to called Elvis and the Black Community part one which clears up a lot. Also this yrs movie is great in teaching a whole new generation just what he was about. It’s on streaming now. Apple is the best because they have extras. But Prime Video & even U tube one can rent or buy. It’s also on DVD too. Thanks so much for sharing this with us. God bless.

That was a great reaction. Your comments are so awesome. I can tell you understand music you point out everything he does in his performance is on stage.BTW: if Elvis would’ve had you as his promoter and manager, he would have slide just like he sang the song in reference to Martin Luther King!!!👍👍👍👍👍🔥👑🙏🇺🇸⚡️🎸🎹🎶🎤

Elvis was born and raised in poverty, he never ever forgot where he came from his dad even went to prison when he was little due to Vernon altering a check because they were so incredibly poor 😢people really should watch the video called Elvis and the black community ❤❤ so they can understand him better 😮

Elvis was such a generous man also. He had a cook that work for him for years, she was looking to buy a house, Elvis went with her. She found the house she loved and Elvis asked her, "Do you really love it"? She said yes. He paid for her house right there. She stayed and worked for the family even after he passed.

He sang from his heart..Thank you for playing this timeless song.

Elvis has more plantium double plantium and gold albums more then Michael Jackson and Beatles put together Elvis has over a 1 billion albums sold world wide and over 1 billion people listened to him in concert on tv in Hawaii in 70 s I don’t think there’s any singer in history that can get that much people to listen to them ever elvis can sing blues gospel country rock pop blue grass soul etc t to me he s the greatest singer the world will ever no

In his day I was too immature to call him "KIng" but ya, he was one of the greatest. RIP KIng Elvis. Such an amazing performance.

Thank you so much for this heartfelt reaction I have listened to this song a million times and I still get emotional everytime. I can feel the pain and hurt. Can you please react to Elvis and the black community. In the 50s people tried to ban him because he sounded to black and moved like a black man. People back then were very racist Elvis didn't see color They went as far as to draft him into the army hoping people would forget him. Elvis was raised in the black community. Anyway thank you for your amazing reaction With Elvis you can't go wrong God bless you

What I love about this song is most songs have a chorus but not this song. It has a strong message of hope.

This was the last song of the show that evening in '68. Don't know if it's 100% true or not, but it was said that Elvis went backstage after this emotional delivery, broke down, and cried uncontrollably for a great while.

He’s really the King of Rock and Roll. Beautiful voice. Beautiful face. Beautiful heart. Beautiful soul.

I've been listening to him for almost 50 years and I still get goosebumps when I listen to him. His voice is what grabs you and doesn't let go it's almost scary that's how good he is. Thank you for your beautiful words about our idol.

Here's a tidbit of info on this performance. Elvis finished his '68 Comeback Special with this song. His manager, Colonel Parker didn't want him to sing it but Elvis insisted. Colonel was scared that Elvis' image would be tarnished if he sang it as you have to remember that Elvis did that when he came back from his military duty and had left just when he became known and before all the films and concerts he did. Elvis was so emotional from MLK and Bobby Kennedy's assassinations that he had to sing this to wrap up the special. Once done, and the curtains closed and the people left, Elvis crumbled to the floor and sat there crying for a very long time. He only sang that song twice in his life as it was too hard for him emotionally to do it more than that. He felt things deeply. He also never liked to be called the King as he always said that there was only one King and that was God. Amazing man for all time.

Greatest performance in history! When you put your hand on your chest as Elvis sang "Deep in my heart..." I knew he had you. Elvis still touching people's heart and soul today. He was truly amazing.

The way Elvis is swinging that arm put me in mind of videos of old Southern Black preachers. ❤

MLK speech was before this. MLK was killed few months before he did this song. That’s why Elvis did it and why it was so fresh and painful for Elvis. Also, new Sub. Love you too.

He loved everyone what a humble beautiful man. Peace yes thank you Elvis he sang with his heart and soul . God bless Elvis ... Rip love this humble God sent man from god .... 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🌎🌎🌎

You may want to check out Vegas live like Walk a mile in my shoes. There's a lot of clips from his movies

I have subscribed to you & I want more Elvis please anything will do he sang over 800 songs was in 31 movies & 2 movie documentary’s. His Gospel songs the way he sings them with so much emotion will take you to church his first love was Gospel music! Once you go down the Elvis rabbit hole you’ll be glad you did he could sing any genre of music he was the GOAT!

He was ahead of his time. We need him right now to sing to us. 😇😇 He wore the red scarf for the Vietnam men that had died. 🇺🇸🇺🇸😇😇

So happy KZfaq did not block your reaction this time. Elvis was another great talent. His biggest tutor and influencer was GOD. Period. Yes. Elvis was and will always be the king. Thanks Loved this reaction

What a wonderful reaction :))) Thank You!

''Writers Write The Script ELVIS PRESLEY Performs The Story''.''ELVIS PRESLEY IS KING''. ''THE ONE AND ONLY TRUE WORLD CROWNED KING''. KING OF MUSIC. GLADIATOR AND KING OF STAGE AND ENTERTAINMENT. GREATEST OF ALL TIME PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE. KING ELVIS AARON PRESLEY. ''For Every He Will Reign'' ""TCB"" UNTIL THE END OF TIME.

Suspicious minds live 1970 Vegas is a crazy performance from him

If this didn't touch your very soul, you may wont to go get it checked out, it just may be missing! 💕💥

More ELVIS, please 🙏

When I see people do reactions and get so touched by the artist that what it’s all about!!!! I grew up listening to my parents records and watched Via Hawaii live as a child and I absolutely love Elvis’s music!!! Thank you for adding him to your list you won’t regret it!!!

This is why this great man is the KING 💕💕💕

Great reaction to this song, When Elvis sings this i feel his pain. Please react to You Gave Me A Mountain live in Honolulu 1973. thank you

Love your reaction you,are so real God,bless you, and your family 👪 ❤ The GOAT. MR Elvis Presley, ☝👍👌🕺🎸🎤🇵🇷🇺🇲⚡TCB⚡🙏

Elvis was heartbroken when MLK was killed…….Elvis was a beautiful, loving, soulful man with a voice from heaven.

Maravilloso único irrepetible irresistible irritablemente sensual sexy hermoso Elvis 🔥

Elvis' gospel performances are amazing.... There is a Part II of this video (including Miss Mary who worked as his cook) and a video about Elvis called "A Generous Heart" which tells more about Elvis as a man. You might also enjoy the videos of his friendship with Muhammad Ali. FYI, the night before Elvis' funeral, James Brown asked the family if he could sit with Elvis and he sat, sang, and prayed by Elvis' casket for hours.

What a heartfelt reaction! RIP, King of Rock and Roll ...

The King,The Voice❤😢

This is my favourite reaction ever!!! You are great 👍 and Elvis is from another planet, he was that good

MASTERPIECE 💯❤️💯

Gotta see your reaction to "Love Me Tender" live in Vegas.."Suspicious Minds" live in Vegas is really good too.

That's not just my favourite song it's one of my first memories, I knew that song before I knew what words were I've encountered hundreds of reactions just like yours to this song over the years, this song makes people realise why he was called the king, great reaction my friend, liked and subscribed

Epic, legendary performance. Elvis truly was and will always be The King. I have loved him since truly before I can remember. At 53, his pure talented, beauty from the inside out can still bring me to tears. He touches your soul like no one else can. A remarkable man that no other artist can ever touch. I wish Lisa Marie and Michael Jackson would have had a child together. Can you imagine the looks, talent, voice and dance skills that kid would have had?! Mind blowing to think about.

ELVIS is THE BEST FOREVER!!!!!!!

It's so sad no matter what Elvis sang certain ppl would still call him a racist....He was for everyone...There are so many people that are hater's but we can't let that get us down...They walk around with a poison soul.....

Great reaction.. everyone loves ELVIS…..

Instant subscriber. a Back man who gives Elvis a chance is important to me. Of course this song he did after MLK's speech, and he was very upset Dr. King was murdered. He was so upset it happened in Memphis, d

With this song and this performance, he created a monument and a milestone not only for himself but for all other performers forever. The measure of all things. No one will ever be better. He was, is and will always remain the GOAT.

That song needs to be played to the WORLD NOW!! We need help!!!

I read that Elvis 😇 watched and listened 👂 to people 🤩 such as his relative playing the guitar 🎸 and that is how Elvis learned how to play the guitar 🎸 ELVIS 😍 was A CHILD 🚸 PRODIGY. Elvis great grandma 💕💟 was Cherokee American Indian 🌈 Elvis grandfather Jesse was a professional singer. Elvis dad name Vernon and Elvis mother name Gladys were also gifted singers. Elvis grew up dirt poor. Elvis basically learned to play the bass 🎸 guitar 🎸 accordion 🪗 ukelele piano 🎹 and ukelele on his own. He co-wrote some songs with Red West ⬅️ and Charlie Hodge 🤩 Elvis was a very talented and natural but underappreciated actor 🌈 dancer 🩰 choreographer 🩰 and music 🎶🎼 composer/arranger/producer. ELVIS 😇❤️ was A GIVER TOWARDS SO MANY PEOPLE 😈🤩 OF VARIOUS ETHNICITY 🤩 AND TOWARDS A LOT OF CHARITIES 🤑 ELVIS 😍 GAVE MOST OF HIS FORTUNE. 🔮🤑 AWAY ☺️ WHEN HE WAS ALIVE.

I'm a new subscriber and LOVE Elvis Presley. I would suggest parts 1 and 2 of Elvis and the Black Community.