I got to see him in concert twice. Believe me he kept that energy and emotion going and you felt every bit of it.

Those backup singers are the Sweet Inspirations and Whitney Houston’s Mom, Cissy Houston was part of the group. Elvis cared very much for members of his crew, regardless of color. He was set to play in Houston, not sure of the year, and when he arrived at the venue he was told that the girls would not be allowed to be there. Elvis said if they couldn’t be there then he wasn’t going to play. The management conceded and the girls were given the star treatment and they rode in a convertible that was driven around the arena, waving to the crowd just as Elvis did before the concert began.

He gave away approximately 200 Cadillacs to friends and strangers. Obviously a very kind and generous man.

He had the highest paid band and backup singers in the industry. There are a lot of You Tube videos about Elvis. He was an original. The KING!

Did you know Elvis was a karate expert? He liked to challenge his own personal security team to come at him with guns. Just so he could take them down. 😁

They are his back up singers and never went nowhere without them he would not do a Vegas shows or concert tours without them he was for black community all his life and grew up black up neighbour hood

Elvis preformed in the 60s and there were still some places that discriminated against black people and they weren't allowed in some places. Those back up singers three black ladies with beautiful voices went everywhere with Elvis and if anyone told him that his backup singers weren't welcome,he would not perform there. Elvis was righteous!

The Ladies are his backup singers. They were with him always.

So many amazing black artists.. They have soul

Elvis said he was gonna buy a pickup truck to ride around his ranch. Vernon, his father told him that was ridiculous and he didn't need a truck. So....., Elvis went and bought 100 pickup trucks, all makes and models, all available colors. He drove each one once. Picked the one he wanted and over the next several weeks gave the rest away. He would drive around in one until he saw someone in need, who could use a pickup and give it to them. There are many stories of Elvis' generosity. Sure some are probably embellished, but the truth is, for all his personal struggles, he was a decent person who cared about people.

*Elvis was not only the Greatest Entertainer of All Time ..... He invented " Being Cool " too.*

He's the King of Rock n Roll for a reason... he had it all. he loved the music he loved entertaining...

The ladies in the back are the awesome "Sweet Inspirations" who enjoyed much success on their own but joined Elvis per his request in the early 70s because he liked the soulful sound they had. and they stayed with Elvis for about 7-8 years and sang with him right up until the time of his death, in 1977. One of the members was Whitney Houston's mother - for a short period of time, until she resigned from the group to raise her family. The late great Ronnie Tutt on the drums. He had great chemistry with Elvis. He used to say it way like "drumming to a stripper" because most of the time he only seen Elvis' butt during shows.

Yes the black group were The sweet inspirations they were with him from 69 to his death in 77 . The male backup group were The imperial then in 72 it JD sumpter and the stamps then in 75 a group called Voice joined too

Elvis having a good time with the drummer.

The ladies are called Sweet Inspiration and they're fabulous.

He wasn't out of breath. He wanted the audience think he was, he proved differently! That's how he performs. Keep people guessing. Keep his shows entertaining.

Not a song but Elvis and the black community is a great watch. Love me tender live 1970 shows what love Elvis had for his fans. Trying to get to you from the 68 comeback special is an amazing song thanks for keeping Elvis alive

Elvis was more than just a singer. He was an entertainer.

Elvis never noticed color. He wanted everyone to get along & love one another.

It's wild how he controls the band and drummer with body movements.

Elvis was caught in Col. Parkers trap. He expressed during this song with every energetic outburst.

Yes, had the Sweet Inspirations which for a while included Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston's mom. Always had a gospel quartet backing him up also.

Elvis used his posture and signals to the band and the streches are from his black belt in karate

His backup girls were not only talented but super nice. They were with him through his later concerts.

His Drummer, Ronnie Tutt once said, "Following Elvis was like following a marble on a warped floor!"

The " Elvis and the black community that eco will never die" is a very interesting document.

You have discovered so quickly why his fans loved him so much. He connected with us from the stage. He was talented, but he loved us and we loved him. It was that simple.

YES and back then a lot of televised programs wouldn’t allow blacks on the stage but Elvis said if my backup singers can’t come on stage then I won’t be coming either…Elvis was a HUGE advocate for the black community ❤

THANK YOU FOR YOUR REACTIONS, IT'S WONDERFUL FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO LEARN WHO THE MAN REALLY WAS, NOT THE NEGATIVE THINGS YOU'VE HEARD. I HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF ATTENDING HIS CONCERTS, AND THEY WERE POWERFUL!!!! SO MANY SONGS, SO LITTLE TIME...LOL.....AGAIN, THANKS!!!!!!

His presence is mesmerizing, You can feel his energy even on screen.

Elvis always sang with full heart and soul, you believe every word he sings, and feel every grin. The line "let's not let a good thing die" is the opening line sang in the movie "Elvis" alluding to the ultimate death of Elvis. It breaks my heart.

The back up singers are the Sweet Inspirations they were always with him

As far as I can tell the Sweet Innpirations are there every performance after his comeback special until he died.

He had a core group of musicians and singers who were with him. They knew him and his musical style very well and so they could follow him.

I love your reactions to Elvis! And your "vibe" about him is spot on. You feel what the whole world felt, and this is why he was and is still so loved. Not only did he have Charisma with a capital "C" on and off stage, and the most riveting personality I ever encountered, but people felt that no matter what their ethnicity, whatever their circumstances, rich or poor, he could sit at their table and would be a part of the family. And it was true. Also, yes, the Sweet Inspirations traveled everywhere with him...They were his backup singers and also the opening act to his shows. One of them, Myrna Smith, has some KZfaq videos about him that you may find interesting. Also, there's a good video called "Elvis and the Black Community" that you may like. Another great "rocker" song to watch is Polk Salad Annie... One of my personal favorites! Thank you for your authentic and spontaneous reactions...I was smiling all the way through just watching you! Godspeed....

Southern vocalists NEED southern vocalist back up, those Ladies were always backing him up!!!❤️

Elvis was a 7th degree Black Belt in Karate and his performances often included some moves but he also directed his band with his body and they watched him closely.

You will get a lot of answers if you watch Elvis Presley and the Black Community part one and two

Oh Elvis was my first concert in 1972 oh goodness he is so gorgeous and man what a concert

Please do " love me tender" from the Las Vegas in 70 live. You can see how Elvis loved his fans and how the fans adored him.

ONE of his best performance, more then 50 years ago! Thank you for sharing! Love it 👏👏 🇳🇱

I like the way he never seems to take himself too seriously. He dealt with fame on a level that was not seen before. And he dealt with it the best he could.

Babe, I grew up in the greatest era of music ever! I'm sorry you missed it, live. Such a plethora of songs, styles, instruments, concerts and pure heart shivers. It was an amazing time. If I could only have one thing on a deserted island, it would be an FM radio with blasting speakers. ROCK THE FUCK ON!!!!

Your reactions to Elvis always are the best and puts a smile on my face!

Remember he was only 42 years old when he passed away in 1977. I was 12 and cried when he passed that's how much he was loved by many ages of people. They only person I know of that is celebrated on his birthday by family (RIP Lisa Marie Presley)and fans every year for 46 years!!! Also a candle light vigil on the anniversary of his death every year. Enjoy the journey of Elvis Presley. There is alot to learn so maybe watch Elvis and The Black community. 🎶🎵✌

Check out his 1970 las Vegas live version of "Love me tender" unbelievable ✌️❤️

You have to check out some more songs from the ‘68 comeback special, “Trying to Get To You” is a great one as well as “ One Night With You “ raw Elvis in a small garage band type setting

Absolutely iconic ... the best showman ever ... OMG , he loved to perform for his fans! TCB forever !

Love your reaction. Elvis was the best ever and still is.. You should watch Bridge Over Troubled Water, How Great Thou Art and Where No one Stands Alone.. His Grammy’s were won for his gospel songs .. Loved him then and love him now. I miss him so much.. Thank you for giving time to the best ever.. Elvis.. RIP

Dude...youre awesome to watch react to Elvis! You're such a cool dude!! 🔥🔥🤜🤛

Bridge Over Troubled Water covered by Elvis is better than the original or ANY other since. Elvis could deliver a song and actually make you FEEL it like no one else. There’s not been anyone, before or since, that can hold a candle to talents. I say talents because he had more than one, he had it ALL! He could sing about cow pies and make it hit! Elvis was humble to the end. He never took any deductions for his MANY charitable contributions, nor did he desire acknowledgment. Lisa Marie said once, and I believe it’s true, that he nearly gave money away faster than he could make it. If he met you and you said you loved his shirt, ring, necklace, what we, he would often take it off and hand it to you. He never forgot where he came from and never stopped giving back. I believe with my whole heart that he was heaven sent.

Glad to see young people first discovering Elvis I grew up with him so it's all just a part of me and I have always loved him and his music.

He earned the name of the king for a reason. He owned his songs. No one will ever come close to his talent. Raw pure talent. No modern enhancement.

You are so great! I love your enthusiasm. Thank you for giving Elvis a chance. As a longtime fan, I've always believed that if we just make the introduction to non-fans, Elvis will take care of the rest.

Great reaction as usual please keep Elvis coming!! I noticed you reacted to Righteous Brothers - You’ve Lost that loving feeling Now please react to * * Elvis’s 1970 live Las Vegas-white outfit ( You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling 4:13 ) I love when Elvis turns around at the beginning and his hair is all messed up who else can make messed up hair look sexy NO ONE ONLY ELVIS CAN!!! 💛🔥🔥🥰😍🔥🔥

Just think HE did two shows a night for a month, and wonder why he is called THE KING, KING ELVIS.

One of his back up singers was Whitney Houston's mother n He was also Michael Jackson's father in law! ❤

Shon is the best, a few more to react to Make The World Go Away Vagus 1970, Patch It Up Vagus 1970(not too many people have found this one) n it is a great song),American Trilogy Aloha concert 1973that was broadcasted around the world and seen by 1.5 Billion people( I was there in 3rd row center) Poke Salad Annie1970 Vagus, You Gave Me A Mountain Aloha concert 1973,Steamroller Blues Aloha concert 1973 n around 500 more Thak you for keeping Elvis music alive. I have listened to Elvis since 1956 n im old now but Elvis music keeps me young. 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 stories about his best friend Elvis like he was always nervous before going on stage so he would have the guys sing a gospel song with him before running on stage. Elvis got 3 Grammy awards n this was his favorite music. He sang everything from RNR, Blues, Country n more. I'm sure you have heard that he was the most generous man on earth like spent most of his millions on family, friends n people he just saw on the street buying people Cadillacs, Motorcycles, Jewelry, Houses, Trips n money to pay people's medical bills, money to building the Pearl Harbor Monument, Handing $5,000 to them etc. You could say" I can't even pay for presents for my kids" n he would get him many gifts, n I could go on n on. Keep those videos coming.

He was a gift from God. It’s like God decided one day to make a human more beautiful in every way to show us that humanity wasn’t an accident.

Yes, the "black girls" are his back up singers, Sweet Inspiration I think they called them. The men before them were called; The King's Men, the Jordanaires. GREAT reaction Shon!

Love the youngsters fallin' in love with the King! Great reactions buddy, been enjoying them!

Elvis brought me to your channel! I love his voice and videos. He is still loved worldwide. 🥇🌍🇿🇦 I enjoyed your reaction. More Elvis please.

A little less conversation was such a banger it was remixed as a dance track and topped the charts in 10 countries and was the 5th highest charted single worldwide in 2003. Rubbernecking is an equally rocking tune too.

Another great Elvis reaction.👍👏

Love seeing you doing this elvis reaction and seeing how excited you get over watching elvis perform this is my favorite song that elvis sings I love how he's playful with his band member here and how he moves around and you can see what a performer he really is on stage.. Can you react to to this elvis song you've lost that loving feeling Heres the video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m52CaNupqd-XgYk.html Really enjoying your channel

It is so crazy how right on you were, without you even knowing too much about him. He was most DEFINITELY that way, he lit up and brought amazing vibes to every room he walked in, but when he was in a bad mood EVERYONE knew it and it put them in a bad mood too xD Every one of his friends and family have stated this as a fact, so kudos to you for being able to pick up on it! He just had such a magnitude and energy and aura about him, definitely a one of a kind. I am LOVING watching your Elvis reactions. As a lifelong, 30 year fan, it warms my heart to see new people discovering the amazing man and talent that is Elvis Presley ❤ Lots of love!

What a fun reaction. I remember the first time I saw this and I was blown away. Everything about it. And as far as those deep crouch stances he goes into, not only does it provide a great context or switch up in the song, and in a way he kind of turns it into a total slow R&B song In those sections, but yeah maybe it's a bit of a breather, but the thing is to do those really deep lunge crouches and hold them, that takes an awful lot of core strength and he's still burning a lot of energy just doing that. And then to slowly rise up like that? Same thing. He's always been quite athletic. Even some of the earliest black-and-white footage where he goes nuts, he does some stuff it looks almost impossible, and apparently it was mostly spontaneous, it's not like you learn some dance that somebody choreographed and practice until you get it perfect, this stuff just explodes out of him. It always had. Also, in these later shows, he is basically not only dancing but he is directing the band with his body and his eye contact and everything else. There's that one point in this where he's looking back over his right shoulder at Ronnie Tutt, his amazing drummer and good friend, and basically they just keep egging each other on to go faster and harder. And that bass player? If you listen to it again listen closely to the bass line and see how much that dude is just going nuts. The whole band is fantastic and yes he always has those backup singers with him in these later shows. In fact, a year before this, when Whitney Houston's mother Cissy was one of the backing vocalists, he was going to play at the then relatively new Astrodome in Houston for the first time and it was going to be a really big gig. The day before the show, he was told that he could leave the black singers behind. And he also had some other black people in his band, including an incredible flute player. Apparently, like you were saying, and this case he just lost his temper and got really angry and even though this was going to be one of the biggest shows for him yet and a huge deal, he said that if he couldn't bring all of his people then he was going to cancel the gig and he basically gave them an ultimatum. After a while they backed down and then he doubled down on it, and when they drove their caravan of Cadillacs and whatnot onto the baseball field and around to where the stage was, he made sure that those black singers were in an open-top convertible with all the attention on them. According to Cissy, it made a huge impression on them. There are a ton of great performances from this show 1970 in Vegas, like Bridge Over Troubled Water if you really want to hear him show what an incredible singer he is. And then Polk Salad Annie is another favorite, it's another really energetic one. But there's so much fantastic video available from when he first became a superstar at the age of 20 in 1955 all the way up to his untimely death in 1977. You can see him evolve along the way and it really is fascinating and it's always just so fun. Or moving and emotional as the case may be. Oh yeah, I wanted to say one more thing about this performance. When he goes over and messes around with his backing vocalist Sylvia Shemwell, that's one of my favorite moments but there is a context to that. His whole band was tight. I mean he was a taskmaster in rehearsal but they also goofed around and had a lot of fun together. And a lot of them would horse around and do things like surprise each other by throwing water on each other and so forth. But with Sylvia, they apparently had a game they played where they would each try to startle each other, laugh. So she had probably gotten one over on him earlier and he went over and did it to her on stage, which I think is hilarious. And you can see them both laughing their asses off right when he gets her, and then he does this 360 moving twirl thing and spins right back into action. All of that is just so damn cool. And to think it was so long ago, and totally live, no auto-tune, and the live stage technology back then was nothing compared to what is common today.

It may not seem like it but Elvis would worry before his performances about giving the best performance for his fans he loved his fans and wanted to give his best every time

I saw him in early 70s ....i was a kid.. still remember it today

Loved your reaction and your moves!💚🌞 His background singers "the sweet inspirations" loved him. Do ELVIS AND THE BLACK COMMUNITY -THAT ECHO WILL NEVER DIE and you'll see. And you can see how ridiculous people in the 50 react to his music and his moves . He was a funny man. Watch FUNNY MOMENTS His REHERSALS are all worth watching. A GENEROUS HEART shows what kind of a good human he was.... I will watch with your reactions because I am trapped since 1977and I love it.😊 Thank you again!

You are a good reactor man. There were so many facets to hisbmusic. He did everything in the music realm. He loved his Sweet Inspiration, the Black ladies. Whitney Houston, mom was one of them. Watch " Elvis Presley Talks to The Sweet Inspirations". His rehearsals were as entertaining as his shows. Also watch "Elvis Presley Funny Moments". So much to him. I appreciate you. Be Blessed

Those singers in the back are the sweet inspirations all 3 of them were with elvis till 77’. He treated everyone that traveled with him with respect! Watch Elvis and the black community if you already haven’t he was really good friends with Jackie Wilson. I’m 23 I’ve elvis since I was very little! Live on 👑!💯

I’m new on your channel and l’m pleased to see young ones like you discover why we love so much Elvis… love your reactions cause they bring back such good memories. May I suggest to watch from the same era 1970 the message song Walk a mile in my shoes… You will enjoy it for sure…❤️🎤👑 Fan from 🇨🇦

Shonrah's THE BEST! Man, you are killing it going through The King's music catalog. I, too, would like to see you react to What Now My Love, You Gave Me A Mountain, & American Trilogy, ALL from his Aloha From Hawaii TV Satellite Concert in 1973 & Trying To Get To You, from his 1968 Comeback TV Special. Continue your energetic reactions, Shonrah! 👍

The Sweet Inspirations were his backups singers every your until the end. Along with Gospel group JD Sumner & the Stamps

The King The best The only

Hey Shon rah, I am loving your Elvis reactions,, it makes me smile when I see young men like yourself witness The Greatest Showman The World has ever Known and he always blows you away Passion oozes out of him bc as well as the Charisma, he always had fun in stage , the sweet Inspirations were with ELVIS a long time , till he left us , They were so happy working with him, he just made everyone feel at home around him, always treated everyone the same, very Beautiful Spirit in this Man , I was lucky enough to see him 3 times in concert and those were the best days of my life, so stay on the Elvis journey and you will really enjoy the ride, Would you react to Elvis on the Frank Sinatra show in 1960, he had just got out of the army,, and this is performance for the history books. Thanks for the great reaction. TCB 1935

The goat. Best showman and funny.

Like I loved Elvis but watching these reaction videos makes the songs 🎵 he made so much more meaning and entertaining 😊

Great reaction! You should check out a 21 year old Elvis on his Ed Sullivan show videos from Sept, Oct 1956, and Jan 1957. Also his appearances on the Milton Berle show and the Dorsey Brothers Stage show from early 1956. Hound Dog is a must for you to listen to.

There the sweet inspiration

Elvis did a song called Polk Salad Annie which he also gets groovy in, I think you'll like it :)

He had two groups of back up singers Jd Sumner stamps quartet and sweet inspirations sang with him until his death in Aug 77. Band was known as the tcb band as well as a full orchestra

Fabulous performance. React to his early music in the 50's. Check out Jailhouse Rock from the movie and Elvis on the Ed Sullivan

I'm really enjoying your reactions to all things elvis. You can see why so many loved him and his music. Btw, he also had a great sense of humor as you will see in various recordings. Thanks for a fun day.

I don't usually comment to creators who don't respond to comments but I have a story. I'm a GenX and I grew up listening to Elvis through my brother, who arguably is one of Elvis's biggest fans. He use to tour and compete as an Elvis tribute artists in his adult years. He depicted the jumpsuit era. His day job was a police officer. During his tribute he got special permission to grow his sideburns. He was also 1 of only 2 officers in our area that drove the police motorcycles during non snow weather. (I'm from a smallish city in northern Ontario Canada). The amount of times I've heard, been told or overheard that someone was pulled over by Elvis was ridiculous 😂 it was worse when people found out that I am his sister. As a matter of fact, when I had my son by C-section the assistant doctor had to tell me about his experience being pulled over by Elvis before he would tell me the sex of my baby! 🙄 One of the nurses in the OR knew who I was and said something to the doctors. 😂🇨🇦

i love how you dont judge theres a black guy did a reaction to elvis and the black community he played the part of chuck d dis elvis several times and would not play the part of 50 cent praising elvis so thanks for seeing the music great reaction

Most performers now have teams of dancers and choreographers to carry a lot of the burden. Elvis was the whole show on stage and focal point at all times along with his awesome musicians but in terms of visual he was it and he was incredible at it 👏

That was a great reaction more Elvis please I subbed you are a good reactor you don’t constantly stop the song like some do Elvis is to good to chop up his songs he just moves you wether it’s Rock & Roll, R&B , Country or Gospel he sang it all with so much passion is in all 4 Hall of fames! He never was choreographed he just let the music move him & he was just a wonderful humble man who never forgot where he came from NEVER refused to sign an autograph in fact in his younger days they would rip his clothes off of him & he would say that’s ok they bought them that’s the kind of guy he was! There will never be another Elvis God broke the mold when he created Elvis he was & still is the GOAT!

Here’s two 1) From ‘68 Special “Trying to get to you” 2) “Bridge over trouble water”. Also, Shon is the best 😉

Yes he always had his girls with him...The Sweet Inspirations.Always with him.

You are one of the firsts who have been able to say and notice when he bend on one knee and then the other knew that it takes a lot of work. I have noticed and said damn that must have been really hard to do, specially after dancing around and singing for about 5 minutes and then stop and bend to one side and then the other slowly, and he got really low, try that and see how hard that is to do. He was showing his athleticism and how good in shape he was.

I live in Tennessee a couple of hours from Memphis. I will never forget the day Elvis died. This state was absolutely packed with people from all over the world just wanting to be near him and mourn with other people who loved him. I grew up watching Elvis. He was a great entertainer and a great man. His love and generosity knew no bounds. We all miss him so much. ❤❤💔❤️❤️

Thank God for ELVIS 🙏👑 He was a very normal men who loves everybody black/white/green......

I LOVE that video from Elvis !!!!!! ❤❤❤❤

Thanks for sharing! I enjoy your fun, and spontaneous reactions. I saw Elvis in 1974. He wasn’t quite as energetic by then, but great vocals, still so humorous, and entertaining. Probably the fastest hour of my life. So sad when they said, “Elvis has left the building!”.

SUPER ELVIS ++++++++++++++++++

This is one of my favorite Elvis songs.

I love when he tripped out the chicks LOL. Elvis rocks man LOL