I don't care what color or nationality a person is ELVIS is universal!! He speaks the truth!!!

His family was so poor his father wrote a bad check for food. He went to jail, and Elvis and his mom became homeless. They ended up in the projects. Growing up, he was mocked endlessly. He never forgot. He found solitude going to a black church where he first sang and felt at home. He never, ever forgot his roots

no one will ever hold a candle to Elvis singing voice not ever .

I read in a book about Elvis' life that he and James Brown, yes that James Brown became such close friends that when Elvis' funeral was set, James Brown arrived early and was the first guest. After the service was over and everyone had left, Mr. Brown sat down next to Elvis' casket and cried like a baby for so long security had to gently pick him up and escort him back to his car. That's how much James Brown loved Elvis. Very touching story.

This absolutely was a tribute to MLK. Make no mistake, Elvis was a champion for civil rights and a powerful voice in the 50s and 60s that was so needed.

Elvis’s manager Colonel Tom Parker and NBC did not want him to sing this song. They wanted him to end the show with a Christmas song. He said no I’m doing this.

MLK was assassinated only miles from Elvis' house in Memphis only a month and a half before Elvis recorded this song to close his 1968 TV special. The lyric for the song was directly taken from MLKs' "I Have A Dream" speech that he gave in from of the Lincoln monument in 1963. I still get a tear or two in my eyes when ever I hear this.

It was Elvis’ reaction to the news of Kennedy’s assassination that lead to the creation of the song "If I Can Dream," a tribute song to King, featuring direct quotes from the Civil Rights leader. In the spring of '68, Elvis was working on his upcoming TV special, "Elvis." After seeing the news about Kennedy's death on TV, Elvis spent an entire night with the show's director, Steve Binder, and his friends, talking about the assassinations and Elvis' wishes for the world. The conversation was heartfelt and honest, and Binder believed Elvis had an important message for the country. Binder then went to the show's Musical Director Billy Goldenberg and songwriter Earl Brown and told them about the discussion. He wanted a powerful, meaningful song that would close out the TV special. Because the special was slated to air in December, the producers and Elvis' manager, Col. Tom Parker, had planned to end the show with a Christmas song, but Binder had other ideas. It wasn't long before "If I Can Dream" was born

When Elvis died, I was with my mother at a Drs appointment. She was with the Dr, and I was in the waiting room. They announced it over the speakers that Elvis had died. Everyone in the waiting room burst out crying. I was shocked. When we left, I asked my mother. "Who is Elvis Presley?" She said, "The best-looking man that ever lived." So, for years I thought that was what he was famous for.

Elvis had soul, regardless of the genre. He could sing anything- and did!

Truth can seem stranger than fiction sometimes. Elvis Presley actually WAS NOT A RACIST. Muhammad Ali, BB King, and James Brown and many others attested to that. Elvis didn't steal anything from anyone. ELVIS CREATED HIS OWN STYLE and paid the black artists he worked with very, very well. That "Elvis was a racist and stole black music" narrative was a false narrative that bears no truth and has zero evidence. ALL black artists that worked with him PRAISED HIM. Elvis is the only musician inducted into the Gospel, R&B, Country and Rock Halls of Fame. FACTS: 1. Elvis Presley has NEVER stolen a song. Not even in one instance. Elvis WORKED ** WITH BLACK SONGWRITERS **. In particular, Otis Blackwell, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, among a few others. Elvis paid for SONG RIGHTS, which went to each black artist. 2. Elvis then sent ROYALTY CHECKS to the artist based on HIS sales. 3. Because Elvis CREDITED EACH ARTIST, on EACH ALBUM, black artists' ALBUM SALES skyrocketed when Elvis recorded one of their songs. Elvis opened up THREE REVENUE STREAMS for black artists when almost NO ONE ELSE WAS. There absolutely were white artists and executives that were stealing black music, but Elvis was NOT in that group. Elvis gave an injection to black music and musicians, that is why they willingly worked with Elvis, and CREDITED ELVIS for doing JUST THAT. Examples: Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Otis Blackwell, Fats Domino, Jackie Wilson. Mahalia Jackson. Cissy Houston. James Brown. Isaac Hayes. Al Green. They all credited and put mad respect on Elvis' name. Elvis came FROM NOTHING. Born in a shack with no running water or electricity. Twin brother died at birth and was buried in a SHOEBOX. So poor his black friend Sam Bell called him the poorest of the poor. Yet his ability to interpret and arrange a song by merging three distinct genres, R&B, Country and Gospel was revolutionary. Elvis was an ARRANGER as much as he was a lead vocalist and dancer. He was a creator of stage presentations, of clothing attire, and the look of a rock and roll star. He was a crossover youth symbol for many young white, black and Hispanic people in the 1950s, no matter their race or creed, and always went against the order of older elites of the day. Elvis was a youth rebel, who dressed with Italian and Cuban collar shirts, wide-legged, pleated trousers, blousons , long raised Pompadour hairstyle, sharp colors, denim and leather jackets, and always looked youthful and fresh. Always dressed on point. All eyes were on Elvis. And the older people hated the look and would threaten to arrest him and even kill him for his singing and dancing. Death threats became the norm until the day he died. Elvis was a strong supporter of civil rights, hiring black musicians and staff members when almost noone was at the time, even during the race riots of the 1960s. His voice and action is dearly missed as it could really help in today's atmosphere.

I’ve heard this song 1000x and it always gives me chills.

The man with the velvet voice! Elvis forever!

Elvis sang the hell out of that song.That was raw passion and his voice was off the scale riddiculous .Magnificent ,superb ,There will only be one Elvis .

Elvis was certainly a special kindred spirit whose candle will never die...he was raised right by his Mother.

He was a great admirer of MLK.

So many years after his death his music is still helping us understand each other. God bless this man

Elvis grew up on Gospel singing. Major influence

He had a lot of soul! He sang with a lot of passion in his voice! He believed in equality for everyone.

He was and will always be the GOAT, not just for his performances, but because of his personality. One of the many times he performed at the Astrodome in Houston, he was told his backup singers could not perform because they were black. He informed the management that if his singers could not perform, then he wouldn't be performing either, needless to say they changed their minds. He was way ahead of his time.

… Elvis was the first and the best! ... A millennial singer for the ages ... John Lennon put it best ... "Before Elvis there was nothing." 🕺🏻✨💎✨🕯 Thank you

I thoroughly enjoyed this reaction. We GOT to come together... in spite of anyone from any side that doesn't want it to happen. New generation - new chance to change the world.

I hope more and more people would appreciate the music of Elvis Presley.

Greatest live performance ever

Great reactions! Glad you are enjoying Elvis. Get ready for a lot of Elvis. He recorded about 700 songs. He was the best music has ever had. He was a true gift from God. He is the ultimate rags to riches story. A true American legend

I was blessed to see this man in concert 3 times.

Please take time to read about this amazing man. He grew poor in Tupelo Mississippi, He lived in the projects in Memphis Tennessee. He was generous and caring.

Elvis put his heart and soul into his music.Pure talent.

He never left Memphis or the people. Look for his gospel music, it will blow your mind. He is simply AMAZING

Young man I love your reaction to the greatest solo performer in the history of music ! Elvis changed everything with his passion his amazing voice and his love for mankind !! I was 13 in 1974 when seen him at the Nassau coliseum 5 rows from the stage !! My sister took me and my brother and her son my nephew who was only a year younger than me . I have to admit I got distracted by the women throwing there tops and bras on the stage ! Lol ….. But seriously it was an incredible experience that I will never forget !! Young man there’s a reason everyone calls him the king 🤴

The best song and performance by Elvis! What's more, he inspired the lyrics that were written for him by Earl Brown, who was a music arranger. Elvis told him what he wanted to sing about and talked about Dr. King.

Great reaction! You mentioned earlier that Elvis did not forget his roots. Even after becoming popular he lived in Memphis Tennessee. That was his roots. Not exactly a place where wealthy popular stars live. Not only that but Martin Luther King was murdered 15 minutes from Graceland, Elvis’ home in Memphis. That added to the agony of Elvis Presley’s heartache of King’s assassination!

A lot of people accused Elvis of stealing content from the Black Community and people like Quincy Jones and Mary J Blige, accused him of being racist. Those people are disgusting for perpetuating such lies. For that reason I have boycotted them my whole life. The black women and men who sang with him who he refused to perform without even when he was told they were not welcome have said the exact opposite.

I love Elvis! ❤ Such a great human being and the best entertainer.

this song gives me goosebumps every time. I could play it 100 times in a row and every single time my hair jumps off my skin. Elvis made me bald...

Elvis didn't need an award! He is the award ⚡️

Elvis learned to sing in the choir of a predominately Black Church. I watched an old interview with the Pastor of that church - he said that after 6 weeks with Elvis singing they had to put speakers out in the front lawn.

Thank you for listening to Elvis. I grew up in the Elvis era and no one could come close to him as far as singing. It didn't hurt that he was so handsome. ❤

Thanks for listening to Elvis and giving him a chance.

My wife and I are big Elvis fans and this is my favorite Elvis song.

The girls back up singers are called The Sweet Inspirations and they add so much to the music and the good thing is that they're always with him..he also has his band..an orchestra and others that are all amazing ! Enjoy your Elvis journey I love your excitement..Thanks for this great reaction ✌️

The more our new generations get into music like Elvis the better. Top tier musical performance right there. Elvis was inducted into 5 different Halls of Fame: Rock&Roll, Country, Rockabilly, Gospel, and R&B. He also holds the record for the most platinum records for singles and albums (nationally, I don't know about globally) so you know nobody is gonna top him. Not everything is gonna hit, some of his movie songs are kinda lackluster, but the 68 Special is fire. His gospel music is powerful too, if you're inclined, listen to Bridge Over Troubled Water or Amazing Grace.

Just wanted to point out that this video was recorded 55 years ago. He is still the King.

Elvis's story is a sad story these two songs that gave you chills is what he wanted to sing. He was inspired by the music where he grew up blues clubs and gospel. I am so sad that we barely got to hear Elvis's story. He loved everyone and grew up in a time that this was so important to hear. He loved everyone. He wanted to sing gospel soul and blues and it just wasn't ok back then and for these reasons he never traveled the world They caged and controlled him and we were robbed of the beautiful wonderful passionate messages this man had inside. 😢but he made the ones he did get out impossible to ignore! Elvis lives forever!

He's singing from his heart.

Great to see another great reaction to Elvis Presley. There will never be another like Elvis. RIP:🎸💔🔥 Looking forward to following your musical journey 👍

One of his backing girls cried after this performance. She said she’d never heard him sing like that before

Elvis is always the best

Great reaction. I hope you continue to delve into Elvis. You won’t regret it and help the world to understand kindness and love

Elvis was the real deal. He was a beautiful man with a loving soul and he sincerely wanted to help people. Bless his heart, he just trusted the wrong people and it led him down a path he hated and I believe that is one of the things that caused his way too early death. He was a sweetheart and a voice that will never be forgotten!! Love Elvis!!

Elvis grew up poor, he was born in a two room shack. He grew up around black people. He loved to go to the black churches

Hey guys, this vid was extremely hard to get posted. Copyright issues with one scene. I had to blur it out I hope you guys still enjoy. Much love❤

I love your reactions to Elvis. I get a real kick from you. And, love to listen to my favorite of all time singer, The King of Rock & Roll.😊😍🐰💕

Elvis was a rebel, literally, he rebelled at every opportunity.

Yes Elvis sang this as a tribute to MLK and Bobbie Kennedy. Kennedy had just been assassinated too. He was a civil rights leader too. Elvis cried during this. He was devastated.

Let the dream come true RIGHT NOW he said. Not someday in the vague future. Elvis was a champion.

This song represents how hard it was in '68. This was written for MLK and RFK

Elvis was versatile! He could sing a sweet ballad, then do something more gritty. He sang country, pop, blues and his favourite genre - gospel! Instead of being known as the king of rock n roll, I think he should be known as the king of “music”.

Brothers be not deceived and fear not. We are all the same. God Bless.

Whitney Houston’s mom was one of those back up singers, I love the song.

There is no one like him and never will be. Do your homework. His talent and story is nothing short of legendary.

I'm so glad that younger and younger generations are getting to know Elvis Presley and what he stood for. You're so correct he grew up very poor, I grew up poor we were called poor white trash.. I'm glad somebody mentioned that he was heartbroken over the assassination of MLK and he dedicated this performance to him.. he had a best little buddy who was black when they were very small children and his friend would take them and they would look through the window of the Baptist churches in the South and hats were really fell into music and loved it...🇨🇦👋

What a amazing Performance! ELVIS had passion and power in his voice incredible beautiful! Thank you for this great reaction!

This isn’t just a song, this is a prayer ❤

BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE EVER.

There will never be another to match this mans greatness. Oh my goodness how beautiful was he too. 💕💕

This song was about the death of MLK. Elvis's people told him not to do it. It would be detrimental to his career. He told them to shove it and did it anyways. It's still relevant today. Absolute classic. Elvis at his best. Beautiful, talented, generous, caring, humanitarian, unashamed, unapologetic, unabashed, always did what he thought was right. He treated everyone the same. He didn't care who you were. Creed, color or race. None of that mattered. He deeply cared about everyone. He is what REAL Legend's are made of. There will Never be another Elvis. Ever!

Elvis was an absolute legend. This song was performed in his 1968 comeback special. You think this powerful listen to his gospel music. Grew up listening to Elvis and at 60 I still listen to Elvis

It was recorded by Elvis Presley in June 1968, just two months after King's assassination.

Did you know elvis used to sing in a black church before he got famous? Elvis was one of a kind. That's why he was and is still the king.

My favourite song: beautiful letter, voice, performance, all......👏🏾👏🏾🧑🎙🎼🎶🎵⚡️❤️💋

He put his heart and soul into his song's

Elvis at his best vocally, wow heartfelt!

This was not only a tribute to MLK it was also a tribute to Robert Kennedy who was also assassinated that year, I don't know why no one ever mentions that! It was also in a way about the conflict in Vietnam, I have it from a good source that is why he chose the red tie, to represent the blood being spilled by our young men overseas! Just a little more history for you! Great reaction!

Elvis was the man he was a great performer thank you for showing the video🔥🔥

Elvis was tight with the black community and never a racist. He took a lot of heat for singing with so much soul. The police even threatened him for swiveling his hips, lol. He had a ton of soul. And yes, we all need to come together. God bless you.

Just love love the way you react to Elvis singing… and amazed to see young ones like you and from the black community discovering the talent of my idol…he was and still is a magnificent performer. TCB-TLC 👑🎤🇨🇦

This should be part of our National Anthem!!!! Be good to one another!!!❤

It’s why he was the King!

I absolutely loved your reaction! Elvis is truly underrated these days. GOAT!

Love this I'm a huge Elvis fan thanks for helping keep his legacy alive

Elvis, gone too soon. What a beautiful singer and a beautiful soul ... wish you were still here, but I guess Jesus wanted to hear you sing in person...

Just watch this and I'm laughing my ass off at the ending, you are funny man. But yeah I love how you are getting it. And I would also say, about 1 and 3 or 1 and four reactors cutoff that turns out to be historic mic drop moment at the end. He did not say thank you thank you very much but you can hear him say sometimes but once you hear him say it in a live performance you will realize that it is humble and not the bullshit that impersonators make it out to be. But at the end of this it's the last show of the thing and he is emotionally exhausted and it's a historic mic drop moment. Apparently after this he goes backstage curls up in a ball and cries for hours. The assassination of dr. King only happened in his hometown of Memphis it only happened a short distance from where he lived. And he was devastated. You've got to check out some of his fun stuff though, there is black-and-white footage from him a long time earlier because he got going at age 20 in like 1955 or really quite before that when he was 19. He just took off like a late freight as some of the black people said back then. And I know you will probably get a lot of requests for this, but check out is 1970 live in Las Vegas version with him in the big white jumpsuit doing Suspicious Minds which had been a huge radio hit for him shortly before. This is mindblowing. And you will see how diverse is band is and how well they get along.

This is my favourite performance of Elvis..He was heartbroken over the murder of his friend. ☮️💓🇬🇧

He used to go down to Biloxi Mississippi all the time and we lived in Gulfport and my sister people didn't mess with them down there and he also had a twin brother that passed away I think he had died at Birth I'm not sure we do love him and we miss him so much❤❤❤❤❤ one of the most greatest musician there was most beautiful voice sing with all his heart and soul rest in peace Elvis and take care of your daughter Lisa Marie and your grandson

Real white Soul. The Man was one of a kind.

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 the world for the better, in their own unique ways, & paid the ultimate price💗 ****Luv your reaction **** 💗

It’s so great to hear that U want to react to more Elvis Presley music. This is a AWESOME song and it should wake up everyone in America 🇺🇸👍🙏🎸🎤⚡️🎹🔥

Hi Shon, I told you that you would love this song and there's about 700 more songs to check out, Elvis sings with so much Passion , and he put his career on the line singing this song in 1968, but no one was going to tell this beautiful man what he couldn't sing, try reacting to Elvis singing Walk a mile in my shoes and Just Pretend, totally different genres, he sang all genres of music , his Gospel music is mind blowing, another great song he sings to Bridge over Troubled Water, so much power in his voice. I'm really enjoying watching your Elvis reactions , stay on the Elvis journey, take that drink and react to the third Elvis reaction. TCB 1935🕺🕺🕺🕺⚡⚡⚡👑👑👑👑🎵🎵🎵🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏🙏🙏

Go for it man!! Elvis is an awesome ride! Just wait for it! I'll be watching. For me its like experiencing it all over again!!

I grew up listening to Elvis. He was very big influence on me growing up. I grew up in an area where racism was very much a thing. But I never bought into all that crap. I made friends with some of the black kids who lived not far from me. But that back then got me in trouble. I am so happy things are changing now. We are a mixed family now, which couldn't have happened back then. I have several beautiful black nieces and nephews I love dearly. But yes Elvis was a force in change and in bringing the messages that needed taught.

Great reaction on Elvis! Thank you for going down the Elvis rabbit hole You only have about 800 songs to go Elvis had everything Best Entertainer, Looks 🔥, Voice, Charisma, Dancing, Actor yes he made 32 movies I suggest you react to *Elvis and the black community part 1&2 that echo will never die only-12 mins each) there’s alot of celebrities in this documentary You won’t regret it! You’ll learn alot of his background and on what he went through Also Please react to * *1970 live in Las Vegas-white outfit (Suspicious Minds 6:22),( Polk Salad Annie 5:01 ) , ( You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling 4:15), ( Bridge Over Trouble Water 4:10) ( Love Me Tender 4:36) kissing all the girls 🥰 💋Elvis loved his fans and we loved him the girls wanted him and the men wanted to be him 💛🔥👑🔥😍🔥 Just to name some songs to get you started 😊 You’ll see his charisma and movement ( dance ) he never choreographed his moves he just moved with the music you’ll notice he looks to his drummer and smiles their always competing to see who can hit the beat harder and longer 🔥🥁🎤🕺🔥 Ty

Elvis and MLK were buds, he respected him and felt such sorrow and love for his fallen friend

Bridge over troubled water ! Simon and Garfunkel had a number 1 hit with this song and Paul Simon wrote it ! He paid Elvis the ultimate compliment !! After hearing Elvis sing Bridge over troubled water he said I don’t think I can ever sing this song again !! Also Elvis blows Frank Sinatra away with the song My way !! Check it out u won’t be disappointed

Yes, he is the real deal.

His Manager Didn't want Elvis to sing this song on his Comebsck Special!

Elvis' Gospel music was also the best. The only Grammys he ever won were for this Gospel albums.

Hey great review!! LOVE it :) I'm glad Elvis makes you happy. I think that's the big thing about Elvis...he makes you happy...:)

Awesome reaction👍 if you like this watch the documentary called “Elvis and the Black community “ you’ll love Elvis more 👍

Performance of a lifetime still gives me chills