LOVE HIS STORY!!.. | FIRST TIME HEARING Elvis

LOVE HIS STORY!!.. | FIRST TIME HEARING Elvis - In The Ghetto REACTION

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LOVE HIS STORY!!.. | FIRST TIME HEARING Elvis - In The Ghetto REACTION
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@RobSquadReactions 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry guys the Blues Brothers video was wrongly labeled and the Elvis video was posted instead! Blues Brothers will be up tomorrow! Sorry for the confusion!

@dianahollidayholliday8864 2 жыл бұрын

Lol i type sooo slow! 18 seconds later...

@Databyter 2 жыл бұрын

No worries guys!

@stevesmart170 2 жыл бұрын

No worries. Just had me a bit confused. 😎

@joshsmith302 2 жыл бұрын

We all make mistakes. Plus two little ones and a baby and Jordan. The house can get crazy.🤣 But we finally got to see Amber's face when she was introduced to Elvis Presley,-(In the Ghetto).👍😎

@Xcris_crosX 2 жыл бұрын

Wish you would react to the original classic Soul Man by Sam and Dave. The Blues Brothers were simply a fictitious duo in a comedy movie. This is Sam and Dave performing *THEIR* song on the Midnight Special kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pr-YYK-ox7vbn4U.html

@scottymoore9121 2 жыл бұрын

There is a true story I’ve heard many times of Elvis’s generosity. When he made it really big, he was at a car dealership looking at Cadillacs. He saw a woman looking at them and he asked her if she liked the car. Not knowing who he was, she said”oh yes but I could never afford it”. He went inside and purchased the car and came back out and handed her the keys and told her it was hers. One of many things Elvis did for people. Such an icon but also very humble and caring of others.

@faithnyou1732 2 жыл бұрын

That was SO Elvis!

@MystifiedSaint 2 жыл бұрын

And since it was a gift he had to also pay a gift tax on any cars he bought. He really was an exceptional human being.

@andythrush3341 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite Elvis song.

@billarnold67 2 жыл бұрын

You need to react to '68 comeback TV special. The medley starts with heartbreak hotel, then you can try mean woman blues

@oreally8605 2 жыл бұрын

Yep! True story!

@thebadbatchgaming918 Жыл бұрын

As an Aboriginal kid in Australia my mum made me listen to this song and i grew to understand this song. i was on the track to be a thug with the life i was living. I'm now 37 and haven't been in that life since i was 15 and have been working day in and day out since i was 17. Much Love

@ladamadelmanzanares Жыл бұрын

Bravo👏👏👏

@joanneryder72 Жыл бұрын

Same my Mother made us listen we are from London England

@andrewr311 Жыл бұрын

Great to hear this, as a fellow Aussie, though as indigenous you are more Australian than me. Much respect.

@shawnj1966 Жыл бұрын

I'm very pleased that you turned your life around. The song never mentions race or ethnicity. It is relatable for anyone that has grown up in similar circumstances, no matter where that may be. Here in the States, the ghettos were once predominantly white, with Jewish, Irish and Italians, being the majority. They had the same problems with poverty and violence, that minorities in the ghettos have today. The song was written by a Country singer and songwriter named, Mac Davis. Who was from Texas.

@rhondadananay2106 10 ай бұрын

At. A concert,a group held up a sign that says Elvis is King. Elvis asked them to take the sign down. He said there is only one KING!

@daviddempsey8721 22 күн бұрын

Understandable, he started as a Gospel singer.

@frigginjiggy 2 жыл бұрын

I've told people many times: The freedom with which today's artists perform is due to the tremendous amount of criticism, censorship and outright hatred that Elvis endured at the start of his career. He stood strong and never gave an inch. Watch "Elvis & the Black Community" (2 parts) for just a sample of what I'm referring to. As a former pro musician (now retired), he earned my eternal respect and gratitude for breaking down many doors, allowing the rest of us to just walk through.

@jonathonfrazier6622 2 жыл бұрын

Theres no freedom today in the arts or media today. Everything allowed to exist and prosper is required to serve a certain agenda it cant stray from. In the past that was decided by a free market. I would argue that theyre less free.

@smallblockchevy1022 2 жыл бұрын

So if it weren't for Elvis none of that would have happened? It was solely a result of him? Or was he perhaps just one of MANY contributing factors? You don't think this may have had any influence? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jsdxfrp7xrzHk40.html

@seamuslannon6972 2 жыл бұрын

If it was not for Elvis, no black performer would have made it on the big stage. Yes they would have performed in their own areas. But the wider white community would never have heard of them that's a fact. Give Elvis the respect he deserves, if people do not believe Elvis open the doors for the black community. Check out the small documentary called: Elvis and the black community the echo will never fail then make comments on Elvis!!

@seamuslannon6972 2 жыл бұрын

@@smallblockchevy1022 watched your video it was shite,and what did your singer do to help the black performers get noticed? Never heard of him and he certainly was not in Elvis class that's a fact!!

@davidrosoff3228 2 жыл бұрын

@@jonathonfrazier6622 There was no "free market". There was a monopoly of rich, white men who had a stranglehold on what would & wouldn't get played on the radio (with the exception of small, independent/college stations). That part may actually be worse today, with less & less people owning more & more stations. But, with the internet, people can bypass the system, & make it by appealing directly to fans.

@tupelohoney622 2 жыл бұрын

I am from and now live in Tupelo MS, Elvis's birthplace and childhood home. The hardware store where his mother bought his first guitar is still in the same spot and open for business. Elvis's childhood home is part of a larger area with museum and the small one room church he sang in as a child has been moved there. There are still many of his cousins in the area. The Presley genes are strong and several bare a striking resemblance to Elvis. It freaks tourists out!

@ChristChickAutistic 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, one of my friends is a Presley and descended from his cousins. I live south of you, in the central Mississippi area. My daddy was in a band that was on the Louisiana Hayride same time as Elvis. Daddy always said that Elvis was one of the nicest people he'd ever met.

@tupelohoney622 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChristChickAutistic He was a genuinely nice guy. I remember meeting him in stores a few times when he and his parents would come home to visit family. When my Daddy was in the hospital at Baptist Central in Memphis, his nurse said she had been Elvis's nurse when he was in the hospital for pneumonia. He gave her a red Cadillac! Stories abound of him doing those kind of things.

@ChristChickAutistic 2 жыл бұрын

@@tupelohoney622 I've noticed that the people who came from nothing and got rich are usually the people who help others the most. Elvis knew how it feels to be not just poor, but po'. He knew how crappy it feels and he didn't want others to feel like that.

@chariotreign 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that. I didn't know and it makes me feel better to know more about Tupelo.

@tupelohoney622 2 жыл бұрын

@@chariotreign You're welcome. Tupelo is a fairly small area but pulls from the surrounding rural areas as a significant regional medical center. The downtown area is full of colorfully decorated metal guitar sculptures by local artists and fun small restaurants and bars with live music and hidden alleyway open venues. It is an easy 90 mile drive on Hwy 78, a four lane divided highway, from Memphis. We have a steady stream of tourists but never too many to prevent anyone from enjoying the well-done childhood home museum, in its original location and neighborhood. You are welcome anytime!

@rhondadananay2106 9 ай бұрын

Elvis was born with a twin brother who died at birth. They were so poor,the baby was buried in a shoebox. When Elvis bought Graceland,he had his brothers body,along with his Moms,exhumed and moved to Graceland cemetery!

@garryellison 25 күн бұрын

That's not true , his mother died whilst living at Graceland and Jesse Garon isn't buried there its just a marker .

@findingmyrootswoolmarketms 2 жыл бұрын

Elvis was my cousin. His mother and my great grandmother (who I knew well) were first cousins. Our family was dirt poor too. My newly-married grandparents headed to Texas where they worked as sharecroppers. They sheltered in a lean to (similar to a shed) at night and lived and cooked outdoors over an open fire. My grandmother made all of their clothes by hand. Not with the sewing machine, but with a needle and thread. They worked HARD and saved and eventually bought 100 acres of property that my grandfather developed into a subdivision. And my grandmother became a master seamstress and instructor for Singer sewing machine company. As hard as their life was in those early days, my grandmother says that it was the best days of their life. Newly married, new baby, work and save and no bills.

@faithnyou1732 2 жыл бұрын

He truly was a great human being and known for his generosity.

@barbarabisson2551 2 жыл бұрын

...um, for a time at least...sad, what drugs can do.

@Giuseppe-Verdi-Official 2 жыл бұрын

@@barbarabisson2551 That has nothing to do with who Elvis was as a person.

@barbarabisson2551 2 жыл бұрын

@@Giuseppe-Verdi-Official Elvis was a power house, going places, learning and adapting. Everyone who worked with him could see over time how drugs changed his personality; ask Lisa P.

@Giuseppe-Verdi-Official 2 жыл бұрын

@@barbarabisson2551 You dont understand what my point was. I was meaning that Elvis was always a kind hearted wonderful soul, despite the mood swings that his addiction caused at times, he still had a heart of gold and you can find thousands of stories proving this during the last year of his life.

@weiirdOzdotFU 2 жыл бұрын

besides the pedophilia i guess

@jokewbass6345 2 жыл бұрын

No matter how many times I hear this song, it makes me cry 😢

@jennhurl 2 жыл бұрын

"Elvis & The Black Community" Really eye opening snapshot of what Elvis went through during times of deep discrimination & his attitude towards it. It truly shows his character.

@garyburke3935 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your open mindedness about Elvis. He was so misunderstood in the black community. I’ve spent most of my life defending being an Elvis fan. Some say he was prejudice, which he wasn’t. He was friends with BB King, Little Richard, Sammy Davis Jr. Muhammad Ali, and others. He bought a Cadillac for a black woman waiting at a bus stop. He had the “Sweet Inspirations” his black back up singers too. The song “If I Could Dream” is my favorite Elvis song because of the reason he sang it! Thanks for sharing this! Gary B Nashville Tennessee

@Glaaki13 7 ай бұрын

they when full KKK

@st.johnpauliiyouthgrouplou2093 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite stories is of his beautiful backup singers. At that time it was a big deal that he had African American Backup singers. When he and they arrived at one of the venues for their concert, they were told they didn't want the backup singers to perform. Elvis simply said, if they are not welcomed here, then you don't have an Elvis concert. They were allowed to play.

@american_cosmic 2 жыл бұрын

Whitney Houston's mother was one of his backup singers!!

@cherylcrichfield4719 Жыл бұрын

Whitney Houson mother, Cissy was one of the backup singers, The Sweet Inspirations. Had the honor of seeing him in person! No words can explain!

@anononnl 2 жыл бұрын

You MUST listen to Elvis' Kentucky Rain....I get chills every time even now.

@cmnslcf 2 жыл бұрын

Kentucky Rain was written by another great singer, Eddie Rabbitt.

@brianherrington7226 2 жыл бұрын

Kentucky Rain is my favorite latter day Elvis song.

@Classicjack228 2 жыл бұрын

I was gonna mention that one also nice!

@BenLapke 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but if listen to the lyrics it’s kind of a stalker song.

@thelawofficesofdeweycheatu7166 2 жыл бұрын

That and Don't Cry Daddy

@mamaasaiz 2 жыл бұрын

Mac Davis was a great songwriter. Placing the song with Elvis was perfect. No one could sing it any better.

@beverlysanders4209 2 жыл бұрын

Elvis grew up poor lived in the projects he understood poverty

@barbarat5729 Жыл бұрын

No one else dared do it in 1969. His manager told him not to. Said it would ruin his career. He smiled and said this is my next hit. He sure was something.

@dawnmartin4625 10 ай бұрын

This song still makes me cry! It never gets old.

@jdw5678 2 жыл бұрын

The back-up singers were a gospel/R&B group known as the Sweet Inspirations. They were mostly a trio, but sometimes joined by a 4th singer. One of the Sweet Inspirations was Cissy Houston, who of course was the mother of Whitney Houston. The Inspirations are joined here by some other singers who also worked regularly with Elvis.

@kevincummings8853 2 жыл бұрын

Cissy is not just the mother of Whitney, but the aunt of Dionne Warwick

@vilaharrison4066 2 жыл бұрын

I am happy that you knew about this music history. That informs me and others about it also, so thanks.

@craigwilson4439 2 жыл бұрын

@@vilaharrison4066 It's mind blowing how much talent flows through that blood line. So it pains to imagine just how many other poor buggers were and definitely still are out there with some kind of artistic or even academic brilliance. I'm ranting on, but the songs story happens daily, how many people never get to be heard or noticed. Great channel ! ! ! .

@gmollster 2 жыл бұрын

20 years from now, people will still be talking and reacting to the King.

@singluna888 2 жыл бұрын

He loved everyone. Everytime I hear this song it brings tears for that poor momma. I believe he was ahead of his time. He loved African Americans. That's where he learned to sing. He sang in the church choir with them. Back then it wasn't something done in the South. He wanted things to change for the African American community as a whole. He saw the wrongs done to them and this was his way of making white people aware of the problem.

@markoneil2055 2 жыл бұрын

Growing up in a white middle class family, when this song came out, I was floored. I wore this 45 record out, playing it over and over with tears in my eyes. Brilliant song and message, especially for the times.

@davidchase1439 2 жыл бұрын

Even famous opera singers recognized how amazing his voice was!

@southernbelle4524 2 жыл бұрын

Elvis was such a huge, talented figure in the musical field, he truly was the King. Even 44 years after his death, his music is still relevant and still influences people. And his talent still shines through.

@anthonynull267 2 жыл бұрын

Elvis hated to be called a king. He said the only king was Jesus.

@davidstanton4716 2 жыл бұрын

Well I don't know what everyone else is on about, I clicked and got in the ghetto by Elvis

@harrypothead42024 2 жыл бұрын

Same here

@mikeybeeee07 2 жыл бұрын

The video title for me says FIRST TIME HEARING Blues Brothers - Soul Man REACTION. lol. Still an awesome song.

@PaHeadhunter 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I got In The Ghetto too. Elvis is my favorite though so I’m not complaining.

@corsa180 2 жыл бұрын

Same. Are people just commenting without watching the video?

@DavidBrianPaley 2 жыл бұрын

@@corsa180 That's what I thought they were doing at first, but there's so many they must have seen it...somehow. ; )

@queencrane7806 2 жыл бұрын

Elvis hated being "King", he said so many occasions the only "King" is the Lord. He was such an amazing man, every time you think you know him he becomes more and more humble in his personal actions and his words. He is a truly is a great.

@barbaraz1618 Жыл бұрын

Elvis is the King of Rock and this song is one reason why. No one sings like Elvis. Thank you for reacting to this song, it’s one of my favorites.

@pennysilvey8868 2 жыл бұрын

Elvis and the Black Community is an interview you need to check out if you’re looking for a good interview.

@willmacintyre649 2 жыл бұрын

The great Mac Davis wrote this song and went on to have his own celebrated career between country and pop music. "Lord It's Hard To Be Humble" was a massive hit for Mac Davis... a little bit country, a little bit pop, and just a little bit schmaltzy!

@Wellch 2 жыл бұрын

He wrote In the Ghetto too.

@steventweed3599 2 жыл бұрын

Mac Davis was a decent actor as well.

@steventweed3599 2 жыл бұрын

Mac Davis was a decent actor as well.

@stevefriery9086 2 жыл бұрын

You gotta try Mac's song Hooked on Music. Mix of 50's rockabilly and memories.

@descendantoffools9767 2 жыл бұрын

Stop And Smell The Roses was another one.

@soulgalorememories9921 2 жыл бұрын

The girls backing are The Sweet Inspirations. "Kentucky Rain" is a must.

@dougthompson5449 2 жыл бұрын

Kentucky Rain was written by Eddie Rabbitt, who had a big hit later with "I love a rainy night".

@donnajean3202 2 жыл бұрын

@SoulGalore Memories - Whitney Houston's mother was one of the back-up singers?

@soulgalorememories9921 2 жыл бұрын

@@donnajean3202 - Yes she was...Cissie Houston. It is unclear if she was in this particular clip, but she was certainly a part of The Sweet Inspirations.

@wnsafford1854 2 жыл бұрын

@@soulgalorememories9921 The Sweet Inspirations for this performance (recorded Aug. 13, 1970, for the documentary "Elvis: That's The Way It Is") are Estelle Brown, Myrna Smith, Sylvia Shemmell & Ann Williams. Cissy sang with Elvis for just 5 weeks in 1969, then left to focus on her solo recording career & spend more time at home with her children. Of her time with Elvis, Cissy said; “It was wonderful. He was wonderful. I loved him”

@soulgalorememories9921 2 жыл бұрын

@@wnsafford1854 - Thank you for the Info'

@kazshaw3945 Жыл бұрын

Elvis did so many things for so many people !He built Hospitals ,soccer clubs for youngsters and even paid for the renovations of Pearl Harbour bridge a monument for Soldiers in Hawaii !

@davemo7572 5 ай бұрын

I believe he donated all the money from his satellite concert in Hawaii to that memorial

@kazshaw3945 5 ай бұрын

@@davemo7572 That's right ,and many more kind acts,he was our King of Kindness !👍

@davemo7572 5 ай бұрын

There will never be anyone close to elvis such a amazing voice and godly man, he wasn't perfect by far but he was godly

@annmills3163 2 жыл бұрын

Elvis and The Black Community is a MUST WATCH 💕☮️💜. You’ll learn a lot about him

@JIMMYDIANO 2 жыл бұрын

"Elvis And The Black Community, The Echo Will Never Die". A great documentary about 20 minutes long that will give you a big insight on some of his beginnings. God bless you Guys.

@maggiewinsatt5678 2 жыл бұрын

Elvis passed when I was 5, had posters of him on my walls until I moved out at 18. Amazing person/voice. At almost 50 now I still watch his movies when I cant sleep.

@CommonWealther 10 ай бұрын

Elvis was born in Tupelo, MS, and he was a twin. His brother died at birth. He was very humble, religious and very generous. He changed somewhat after his mother died. Elvis was the first person I ever knew that died. I mourned for days, breaking down in sobs. One thing I would like to say, I'm a white, senior citizen and still a headbanger. I have never heard a white band sing a song about racism or derogatory towards POC. I hope you see this! I loved your commentary about this song. I'm a brand new subscriber and just wanted to contribute some truth about Elvis. May he rest in peace. ❤️🙏🇨🇦

@theodoreritola7641 5 ай бұрын

The Lord Jesus Christ Blessed Elvis TREMENDOSLYSY

@outtahand101 2 жыл бұрын

You should go to Graceland, Elvis's home in Memphis. Its been turned into a museum. It's a 9 hr drive for you, I think you would really enjoy it, theres a lot of Elvis history there. You can see his gold records, jeweled jumpsuits, his private plane, and visit his grave there.

@becmer 2 жыл бұрын

And Sun records too

@sparky6086 2 жыл бұрын

Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston's mom, was one of Elvis' back up singers. In an interview. Whitney remembers seeing Elvis, when she was a little girl, and what a huge presence he had. Like a lights up the room, as he walked in or surrounded by an aura sort of thing.

@guygoodwin6189 2 жыл бұрын

Did not know about the connection to Whitney Houston! Cool! He was also connected to the one-time Guinness Record holder for lowest bass voice: J D Sumner. J D Sumner and the Stamps went on to be a terrific gospel group!

@jedislap8726 2 жыл бұрын

She was but not for this performance.

@sparky6086 2 жыл бұрын

@@jedislap8726 Okay.

@AnyangU 2 жыл бұрын

A friend of my parents said that her father was Elvis's dentist when he was a child. His father did it for free or whatever they could give. She said that when Elvis became famous he returned and paid back her father all the money that Elvis's family should have paid.

@juliegr275 2 жыл бұрын

The King had great teeth 👍

@jojowhite9296 2 жыл бұрын

I was 10 yrs old when this song hit the air waves and it was a huge hit. Young people may think that the poor mother could just apply for welfare. Back in those days the safety net for the poor was nothing like it is today. There was no food stamp program. If you were fortunate the local government would be given some government surplus food items that a family could wait in line for but those were far and few between. There were no such thing as a food pantry for the poor. If you needed food it was left up to you to beg from social agencies that had very limited resources themselves. I recall some neighboring kids asking us for an old dog house that we had in the back yard so that they could have some fire wood to burn. My family always had food but I remember a few Christmas's that my siblings and I did not get any presents on Christmas morning. We weren't traumatized by this because we understood that we had very little money available for these luxuries. Although we had very little money my parents were able to send us to Catholic schools and that's a gift that has lasted me a lifetime. A good education is the key for escaping poverty and everyone of my 8 siblings were able to provide a comfortable life for our families because of this.

@WhizzingFish12 2 жыл бұрын

+100 points for your parents! They prioritized the right things.

@davidshattock9522 Жыл бұрын

Wherever you are your observations about education are so true ,good part is once educated they can't uneducate you.learn get trained or similar then use it wisely.

@howrued1500 2 жыл бұрын

“Elvis & The Black Community- The Echo Will Never Die” is an absolute MUST! You’ll learn so much about Elvis, his music, & most importantly who he was as a human being. My Mother’s favorite Elvis songs were 1) If I can Dream, 2) In The Ghetto, & 3) Walk A Mile In My Shoes. Check out the live version of that third one! A fun one- ‘Fever’ live. Also Suspicious Minds. Great reaction, as always!❤️❤️

@donnaguy9057 2 жыл бұрын

"Walk a Mile in My Shoes' is a great song, written by Joe South.

@howrued1500 2 жыл бұрын

It truly is! It’s only fault: Too short! lol I could loop it I think & never tire!

@joiedevivre2005 2 жыл бұрын

A song addressing a similar subject is "Love Child" by The Supremes. This would be a good choice for Female Friday or Motown Monday.

@davidmurray2829 2 жыл бұрын

Elvis was an amazing artist no doubt and he breathed life in this song. The song was actually written by another great artist who's name was Mac Davis. Mac writer this song based on a childhood friend he grew with observing that his friend didn't have the same opportunities and experiences as he did and the cycle of poverty from generation to generation.

@Dorakaz1 2 жыл бұрын

Elvis was a talented and generous man!! He will never be forgotten!

@johncook2765 2 жыл бұрын

Mac Davis from Lubbock TX wrote this song. He also had a few hits of his own, Baby Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me, Texas In My Rearview Mirror and Lord It's Hard To Be Humble

@inspirationworks8357 2 жыл бұрын

Mac was an incredible songwriter and human... I also love his Stop and Smell the Roses. When I was a young child, I had a crush on him because of his beautiful smile, sparkling eyes, and curly hair. 😁

@johncook2765 2 жыл бұрын

@@inspirationworks8357 I was fortunate enough to play 18 holes of golf with him in Las Vegas in the mid 80s. He was very kind and quite humble. He seemed more interested in my buddy and myself and our golf games and our stories, while we wanted to talk about North Dallas 40.

@summersands8105 2 жыл бұрын

This is one my favorite Elvis song. I really love his gospel songs. Such an awesome voice that was taken from the world way to soon. This song is so sad. It always chokes me up and makes me cry. This song is definitely about the cycle in the Ghetto, but it's also pointing out that the wrong way is not going to get you out. People brought up in poverty get out of it every day by their parent(s) making wise choices and the kids actually listening to the parent(s). Ben Carson, our previous Secretary of Housing, was the product of a single parent household, living in poverty. Dr. Carson's story shows that hard work and discipline will prevail. He had nothing and became a famous neurosurgeon. There are all kinds of stories out there of kids making it out. Never lose hope and persevere.

@karmamarie2543 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite Elvis song is his rendition of “How Great Thou Art”. Elvis loved gospel music. And you can tell that he knows exactly who he is singing to.

@sheilacella3364 9 ай бұрын

I agree. I would love to see your reaction to How Great Thou Art. Especially the live version, with Kathy Westmoreland, the Sweet Inspirations, and JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. JD Sumner had the lowest bass voice I have ever heard, and Kathy Westmoreland had the highest soprano voice I have ever heard, The combination was incredible. It shook the Silverdome in Pontiac MI, on NYE 1975-76. One of my favorite memories!

@colinstevens2691 2 жыл бұрын

Such a sad loss at just 42. Not just an amazing voice and fantastic entertainer but also a true humble gentleman. I can’t even begin to imagine the fantastic music he would’ve continued to make had he lived longer.

@mildredpierce4506 2 жыл бұрын

Mac Davis, the writer of this song was very prolific. He wrote for Elvis, Dolly and even Bruno Mars. "He and Presley followed it up with In The Ghetto, a haunting track about racial inequality, which Elvis took into the top five in 1969. Davis recounted the writing of the song in 2009, saying it was inspired by his childhood friend, Smitty Junior - the son of a black labourer who worked for his father."

@barbarabisson2551 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Back then, writers sold their songs to singers' agents who signed them on to recording companies. It was a production line, like successful factories utilized, not artistry. Singers did not stick with just one writer. Later Neil Diamond wrote for various singers until being encouraged to sing them himself as he did it better. So he did, as did others, but not Elvis, who seemed bent on destroying his career w drugs.

@onlythewise1 Жыл бұрын

@@barbarabisson2551 no he used drugs to wake up and go to sleep he needed it

@barbarabisson2551 Жыл бұрын

@@onlythewise1 Initially, yes, but dosage and usage increased. Seems I remember years of his friends (band members)trying to get him yo quit drugs, threatening to leave him if he didn't.

@kellyespinoza8924 2 жыл бұрын

When elvis stares out at the end my goose bumps go crazy. I e seen elvis 3 times in houston,and I tell you he puts his all into a concert.🎶🎶🎶🎶💔💔💔💔💔💔

@mik9124 Жыл бұрын

Imagine at that time , he the King spoke it out so true ... He's still and for ever The KING

@msdarby515 Жыл бұрын

The song also never blames anyone. It just states the emotion and how that young man got to that place. It brings me to tears almost every time. I was a kid when I first heard this song. Actually, I think it was after Elvis died, because he really wasn't on the radio at all when I was a kid (His movies were on TV a lot on cable channels on weekends/evenings, so I had a crush on him, lol). When he died there was a resurgence and then my parents wanted to share his music with us. When I listened to the song and thought of little boy Elvis in the rural south living in a shack, and then thought of what I thought a ghetto was (where poor black people lived in the city) ......I realize they're the same and how the cycle repeats itself. It was a good lesson to learn as a young kid.

@stanlanier7640 2 жыл бұрын

Peter Guralnick has a 2 volume bio of Elvis. Vol 1: Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley; Vol 2: Careless Love: The Unmaking of Elvis Presley. Best bio yet!

@wonsworld61 2 жыл бұрын

Both great books and yet Vol 2 is one of the saddest books I have ever read

@MommaBird52 2 жыл бұрын

This song was written by Mac Davis who passed away recently.

@lourenzi8820 2 жыл бұрын

I have been listening to classic rock for 50 years, I do not own one single Elvis album. But I know so many of his songs, watched him perform and have seen many documentaries and remembered when he passed.. I have never seen a performer with the stage presence and adoration from his fans.. He is THE KING.

@cherylhughes8212 2 жыл бұрын

I was a kid when this song came out. It made me wanna cry every time I heard it on the radio. 🌹❤️🌹

@dermaglowpro1720 2 жыл бұрын

Such a sad and difficult song to listen to . . . actually painful to listen to . . . Bless Elvis for being brave enough to bring this truthful song to the masses. I do not think there would have been another artist of his time that would have sang this song. Bless all of the little children of the ghetto xoxoxo

@Suiteness73 10 ай бұрын

This song was written by the late great Mac Davis, who was from the same hometown as Buddy Holly and myself, Lubbock, Texas. Mac was also a performer who had a number of hits in his own right. Y'all should check him out. :)

@SweetThing 2 жыл бұрын

The first time Mac Davis heard "In the Ghetto" (who wrote it) on the radio, he was unhappy with one particular part. Davis went on to say that he was pleased that the song became such a huge success. It also gave the songwriter his highest-grossing check. “I heard it on the radio, driving down the street. I remember going, “I wish Elvis hadn’t said ‘GheT-To.’ I wish he had just said ‘In the Ghetto.’ That’s a typical songwriter, you know."

@idlsjay 11 ай бұрын

He was a prophet pure and simple!🙏🕊️

@TC-bj8pu 2 жыл бұрын

Elvis was so ahead of his time in so many ways! 27:17 so true!!! I wish more people walked the path. Thank you for the reaction!

@chrispeek8412 2 жыл бұрын

Here's a song I suggest from 'The Blues Brothers' movie: 'Minnie the Moocher' by Cab Calloway

@michelemichele3375 2 жыл бұрын

Or Cab Calloway “Jumpin Jive” with the incredible Nicholas Brothers dancing from 1943!

@davidchase1439 2 жыл бұрын

Even when really sick he always connected with his fans!

@rhondadananay2106 5 ай бұрын

During a concert,fans held up a sign that said Elvis is King. He asked them to take the sign down. He said there is only King!❤️

@lindaadcox8274 2 жыл бұрын

You need to change the heading on that says you wrote that it was the blues Brothers and not Elvis singing. One of Elvis’s long time back up singers was Cissy Houston Whitney’s mother. There’s one time when a hotel would not let his black band members stay there Elvis said if you don’t I won’t perform so they relented.

@suedarling9475 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I thought I was the only one confused

@alameas6358 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with everything you said, but Cissy Houston was only five weeks, in 1969, with Elvis and the Sweet Inspirations. Unfortunately there is no video from that time. This concert is from 1970. Alamea

@roberthudson1959 2 жыл бұрын

In another version of the story, or a similar incident, Elvis was booked into the Astrodome, but was told that his backup singers would have to use a back entrance. He responded that if they had to come in through the back door, he wasn't coming in the front door.

@alameas6358 2 жыл бұрын

@@roberthudson1959 In the short docu "Elvis And The Black Community", Myrna Smith, one of his background singers tells exactly what happended.

@seandobson6221 2 жыл бұрын

In South Park there is an episode where Cartman makes funny of Kenny being poor and sings the song to him. Elvis was the King for reason. I still to this day get chills when he sings.

@jameswarner5809 2 жыл бұрын

I can't hear this song without thinking of Cartman now.

@anxofernandez3344 2 жыл бұрын

There's a short documentary about Elvis on KZfaq I've seen a few people react to. Some black people these days consider him a "culture vulture" because a lot of his music was originally from black artists who couldn't get their break because of segregation and how society was in the 50s, but then you hear his contemporaries too, even those like Little Richard, whom he took the "Tutti Frutti" song from, and they praise him and talk about how he was often an ally. It's worth watching and perhaps reacting to it.

@LindaEll 2 жыл бұрын

If you like this, you will LOVE Elvis' performance of If I Can Dream from his 1968 TV special. In my opinion, his greatest performance. The passion of his delivery of the song is unmatched. This was shortly after the death of MLK, and Elvis was distressed that Dr.King was killed in Memphis. Just watch and you will be amazed.

@KTRS 2 жыл бұрын

I get a chill at the end of that song every. Single. Time.

@debbiepochy6751 2 жыл бұрын

I was eleven years old in 1969 when this song came out and it brought me to tears even as a child, and still does all these years later.

@marymarine4979 2 жыл бұрын

. Listen too Sade, (pronounced Sha-Day) Smooth Operator is the song and it never gets old. I may be old but I never stop listening to good music.

@dougthompson5449 2 жыл бұрын

I remember the first time I heard "Smooth Operator". I was amazed how good it was is.

@jillsample1846 2 жыл бұрын

My friend grew up around Elvis. Her Dad did the upholstery in one of his cars. She said when she was at store in the middle of the night he drove up on his motorcycle. This is one of my favorites.

@nalk20 2 жыл бұрын

What I love about reactors reacting to this song is that they start out bobbing their heads thinking this will be just another light pop song and then slowly as the horror of the lyrics unfold they just stop bobbing and sit mesmerized and horrified. Nobody walks away from this song completely unscathed. I call it "being kinged". :)

@hellokittyx7 2 жыл бұрын

I’d love to see y’all do an interview of Elvis! I love to hear him talk! And those backup singers were called the Sweet Inspirations, and one of them is Whitney Houston’s mom! 😁😁😁

@alameas6358 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, but Cissy Houston was only five weeks in 1969 with him and the Sweets. Sadly there is no video where she can be seen.

@mweisbe1 2 жыл бұрын

If you haven't done it already, Johnny Cash's "Man in Black" plays on some of the same themes, and like Elvis, Johnny Cash came from humble roots too.

@joiedevivre2005 2 жыл бұрын

"Man in Black" is one of my favorite Johnny Cash songs.

@leesher1845 2 жыл бұрын

This was a wonderful son written as somebody else mentioned, by Mac Davis the country singer. This was a beautifully delivered song by Elvis, his band, and his back up singers. We sometimes forget about the band and back up singers.

@jeromegallant2568 2 жыл бұрын

The lyrics to this song were written by a great singer songwriter named Mac Davis. You need to react to him someday. Check out, "I believe in music" the live version, or "Everybody loves a love song." first then listen to "It's hard to be humble"

@aletmartins6940 2 жыл бұрын

It’s hard to be humble is such a fun song! It will make you smile!

@OnceFan2013 2 жыл бұрын

I like his autobiographical "Texas in My Rearview Mirror" and its references to Buddy Holly.

@aggiemom4894 2 жыл бұрын

Thank y'all for another awesome reaction! A good one to react to would be Elvis and The Black Community it will show you just what kind of loving and giving person he really was💙

@PanglossDr 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know how you could listen to this without crying.

@gerrimcgrath6878 2 жыл бұрын

This song makes me cry every time!!! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 Love your reaction and comments.

@Siansonea 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite Elvis song is probably "Suspicious Minds".

@scottfrench4139 2 жыл бұрын

Mine, too.

@avidrdr5640 2 жыл бұрын

I think that was his first release after he and Priscilla split up. It seemed significant at the time.

@jefftucker3690 2 жыл бұрын

@@scottfrench4139 I totally agree with you it is also my favorite Elvis song. At one point in time and it may still be true that Suspicious Mind is the only number one song to have a double fade out.

@maryluger-sartor9411 2 жыл бұрын

Little Sister is one I listen to over and over again.

@peezdoc 2 жыл бұрын

John Belushi did many great impressions like Marlon Brando and others but his Elvis impression is unbelievable!!!(hahahah)

@mattperegrine873 2 жыл бұрын

Actual LOL!

@ThatandCo 2 жыл бұрын

only second to Andy Kaufman

@Cindrbell 2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget Joe Cocker!

@jimearnest4342 2 жыл бұрын

Rotflmao!!

@peezdoc 2 жыл бұрын

@@Cindrbell probably his best...

@RFWieder 2 жыл бұрын

This is the song that got me watching reaction videos!! It surprised so many people even bringing some to tears!!

@Zopf-international Жыл бұрын

All those backing singers sent down from above and I do mean heaven. ❤

@abelincoln3287 2 жыл бұрын

Elvis is the king! This is just one example of why Elvis is the king.

@MrTech226 2 жыл бұрын

Elvis does not like the nickname, The King. He stated there is only one king, Jesus Christ! Only Grammys that he won are for Gospel, I believed 3 Grammys

@abelincoln3287 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrTech226 I agree that Jesus Christ is the king. Elvis was the king of rock and roll.

@Pantherking916 Жыл бұрын

Talk about timeless! This could have been written last night, never mind half a century ago!! Thank you so much for sharing with us. It's frightening how relevant it STILL is! We can put a lump of metal 250,000 miles into space but we can't save a 2 year old child from starving.

@johncooper9159 Жыл бұрын

So true. Mankind lost its way long ago.

@gamortie 2 жыл бұрын

American Trilogy is another amazing Elvis song that showcases Elvis’s phenomenal vocal talent

@jimmyc2895 3 ай бұрын

This song is so deep and Elvis sang it with such sadness. This song always hurts my heart.

@paulmargett9360 2 жыл бұрын

For your next Elvis reaction you must watch "American Trilogy" it's a powerhouse of a song. Much love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@kperry2504 2 жыл бұрын

I think y'all had a switch up. The title says Blues Brothers, but its Elvis's In the Ghetto. Happy that you were able to listen to Elvis sing this powerful song! :)

@joshsmith302 2 жыл бұрын

Same here. Amber finally introduced to Elvis Presley,-(In the Ghetto). But as for the Blues Brothers. Do the original version of Sam and Dave,-(Soul Man). Then the Blues Brothers version. Just my opinion.

@craigreid7178 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are the new "Hippie" generation. More power to you!!!! Keep the Love going.

@roastnetwork886 Жыл бұрын

It warm's my heart to know that people now understand what is true about Elvis and more about who the Man was. His legacy got twisted up for a while. R.I.P. Lisa Marie, Your Daddy is no doubt waiting for you

@margaretvargas1209 2 жыл бұрын

That song is just as true today as it was 50 years ago. I grew up in Chicago. I still live in Illinois, Chicago is horrible so many people dying and what hurts the most, is the children caught in the crossfire. The weekend alone there were 3 people killed 39 others including 5 teens. Between the hours of 5:00am Friday to 5:00am Monday morning. This is so hard to watch. So much life wasted. When I was growing up. We got out there and threw fist. And that was the end. Half the time you became friends.

@josephrowand5740 10 ай бұрын

Two nights ago on prime a movie Elvis it was really good Tom Hanks played has manager outstanding performance

@paulinetaylor2812 2 жыл бұрын

Elvis Presley was the most beautiful man that ever graced this world, he was so very special, always the King.

@danielmarshall3102 2 жыл бұрын

I was all pumped up to see the Blues Brothers "Soul Man"

@martharunstheworld 2 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@LiberalsArePoop 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is a whole new version of Soul Man. Very Elvis-like.

@alicesmith7020 2 жыл бұрын

I was confused.

@normanleroy1874 2 жыл бұрын

They changed the lyrics and everything

@LiberalsArePoop 2 жыл бұрын

@@normanleroy1874 it's crazy!!! 🤣

@kiwigirljacks 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched some amazing Elvis documentaries over the years. He was definitely special.

@charleenhagerty3275 2 жыл бұрын

Elvis Presley And His Back Up Ladies The Sweet Inspirations They Were Always Powerful And The Stamps Quartet, Voice They Were All Wonderful and Powerful Together, Also The TCB Band ,Loving Your Channel Keep Them Coming

@bryanhale5254 2 жыл бұрын

You know this is something when the Beatles came to America he wrote them a welcoming them the United States and wishing them well they went to visit him also there's another time when Led Zeppelin actually went to his house and they visited the king and they were having a good old time and call this saw something on TV he didn't like and here's the whole band Zeppelin with Elvis I mean you know Jimmy Page and Robert Plant and John Bonham and John Paul Jones are all sitting around an Elvis takes out a gun and shoots the TV set I mean this is some legendary shit man alright you two crazy kids

@jimfoster7986 2 жыл бұрын

Never happened.

@robthegod9062 2 жыл бұрын

This live performance is so amazing

@cindyphifer970 2 жыл бұрын

You wanted to learn more about Elvis. There is a wonderful documentary on youtube called Elvis Presley - A man who made a difference, in about 11 parts. I have read everything I could find on Elvis and still learned a lot more from this documentary