Yes that was a big mistake! But we also have to remember that the Grammy award first was introduced in 1958 after some of his most creative years. He still got 3 Grammys; 1 for the 67 album How great thou art, 1 for the 71 album He Touched Me and 1 for the live performance in 74 of the song How great thou art. But in 70 he also got a liftime achivement Grammy award at the young age at 36 , that was amazing in itself.
Alan Falk Thanks for that. Good information I didn't know. Something I was surprised to discover is that Elvis didn't make it overnight. It took a couple years of life on the road. I'd always thought he was an instant hit.
+Leon Davis Yes it took a little while, but from what I have read he was a big hit in the south pretty fast, however he needed a bigger record label to break through in the whole contry. That is why , when he went from SUN records to RCA he had an instant nr 1 hit (Heartbreak Hotel ) with the very first single he released there.
Alan Falk I learned that from an interview given by the drummer...forgot his name...not really up on it that much. But when Elvis started out, he didn't have a drummer...just the upright base. As I recall, they traveled all over. Up into New York and into the midwest. The breakthrough moment was during the first Sun session when Elvis cut loose with "That's Alright Mama" while he was fooling around during a break. The Colonel, like they say in the South "jumped on that like a chicken on a June bug".
+Leon Davis "Jumped on that like a chicken on a June bug" LOL I have never heard that expression before. The drummer was D.J.Fontana, he often said that when he was drumming for Elvis he immagined he was drumming for a stripper, meaning he had to underline Elvis' moves White his drumming. By the way, if you are interested, ,then there are quite a few really great documentaries about Elvis' carreer on RU-vid. Just write "Elvis documentary " and then you will get around 20 different to chose among. I really like the one called "I sound like nobody" .
I believe this is the happiest that I saw him on screen since Viva Las Vegas. You can clearly see that this is the music he LOVED to do. So much passion and soul in this. 1:38 is especially endearing.
Elvis truly had an amazing voice. He actually died 2 years before I was born but my Mom and uncle introduced me to him as a kid and I have been listening to him probably 35 years now...
Porque.vestiram estas roupas colaridas e fantaziadas no elvis aarom presley ele e o homem mais lindo do mundo e merece o melhor eu ti amo elvis aarom presley fica bem meu amor onde vc estiver amor meu
The best entertainer & singer today & FOREVER! ELVIS could sing anything with his amazing, incredible ,the only one VOICE, & GOSPEL is his favourite music.Love this song
Elvis sings this song with a musical group The Mellowmen. The deep, bass voice heard vocalizing is Thurl Ravenscroft, and the original voice of Tony the Tiger, the singer behind “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Ginch.” He was also the voice of Kirby the vacuum in “The Brave Little Toaster” and did a bunch of other voices for Disney. You can see him in the far right in shots of Elvis and the Bible group on stage.
Elvis could sing anything...and make it his!! I have been to Graceland & will never forget it!! Still feel his presence ❤ Very spiritual and. God gave him his tremendous talent 🎼 He is still loved around the world and he will never be forgotten....🙏
You should come to Tupelo, Mississippi and visit his birthplace. In addition to the 2-room house where he was born, the actual Assembly of God church building where he went and learned to sing, dance and play guitar and piano is there. It's pretty powerful. And there are 3 statues of him. Two are him at 13 and are accurate to his size at that age. The detail of the clothes right down to the hole in his sock is fascinating. And finally the statue of him as a superstar on the stage in Vegas. This statue is larger than life and looks up to the heavens as he did so many times on stage. There are many other Elvis places to see. You would love it. ♥️
I remember as a 10 year old sitting up in the middle of the night with my late dad watching the Elvis Aloah from Hawaii concert that was beamed around the world. Something I'll never forget & I'm in my 60's now and still as big a fan as I was growing up in the 60's. Only one Elvis, often imitated but never equalled & never will be...
ELVIS Presley was and still is the greatest entertainer, superb movie actor, brilliant stage performer of all time. Nobody does it better then him. Two Thumbs Ups! 😍😀☺️
This was amazing and his twitching and blinking reminds me a lot of his 50s performances. He was so beautiful especially here, late 60s is prime Elvis!
Tis Irish Bob saying hello The fact that Elvis still earns income and followers long after his passing speaks volumes. He was and will always be THE KING. Adored the world over, raw talent and range in song choices and performances. Elvis is still the sauve, smooth, class act singer.Often Imitated by many but there will always and only be one legend Mr Elvis Presley. Irish Bob looks forward to Heavens main stage to watch and enjoy the many great talents already there to welcome us home when our day comes along. Looking forward to the New, eternal, greatest times ahead in the afterlife A big fan of yer werk my son. Enjoy yer weekend fellow fans of great entertainers now and forever. Irish Bob🤗😇😎🇮🇪🇨🇵🍀☘️🦾🩺🥂
Fine Gospel singer, ballad singer and country singer. But NOT an original by any means and definitely not the only entertainer who could sing in various genres.
@@erinmarie99 No, not at all. I simply don't put Elvis Presley on an unrealistic pedestal with rose colored lenses, while being able to appreciate his talent with a much more BALANCED view. He was good but in reality there were far too many other ARTISTS who actually wrote, sung, composed and contributed to producing their own music who had VERY exceptional voices. Presley was a good singer but I've heard better and I will just leave it there. We can agree to disagree. Stay safe 🙏.
QUAND ON VOIT ELVIS FRAPPER DANS SES MAINS TOUT EN RYTHMANT C'EST QUAND-MÊME UNIQUE AU MONDE PAREIL LORSQU'IL DANSE !.. MILLE ET UNE PENSÉES POUR SON ESPRIT MERCI POUR LA JOIE QU'IL TRANSCENDE ETERNELLEMENT 😇
Wow! Wow! Elvis Aaron Presley está belíssimo! Que encanto! Uma doçura! Belíssima canção! Palmas! Palmas! Palmas para o Elvis! I Love Elvis!! 💓💓💓💓💓💕💕💕💕💕👏👏👏👏
Elvis served his country US Army, did movies, sang Rock, Country, and Gospel, no one has achieved what Elvis did, Looks, talent, humble and loved the Lord through his Gospel music, made an atheist A Believer. Glory to God Amen
The bass singer to the far right is the wonderful Thurl Ravenscroft. Thurl's voice is heard throughout Disneyland, Disney World, Disney's animated films, singing with Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, and let us not forget.............he was the voice for Tony the Tiger until his passing. Thurl was "Grrrrrrrrrrreat!" \
Elvis always gave Praise and Glory to our Lord Jesus Christ!!! In fact when he died he was holding a book that talked about the Miracle in The SHROUD OF TURIN!!! He always was Amazed by The Love and Grace of our Holy Lord Jesus!!! Long Live Christ The KING!!! Amen 🙏
As a young man, he loved Gospel music, especially the local celebrities the Blackwood Brothers. He couldn't afford to get in to their concerts, so bass singer JD Sumner would let him sneak in the back door. 15 years later, he went from teen idol to wannabe movie star (never made it) to Vegas superstar, and needed a Gospel quartet to back him up now that the Imperials left. So who you gonna call? JD Sumner, who was now managing and singing with The Stamps. Watch his Hawaii concert, and that's JD Sumner singing with Elvis Presley.
Nobody could sing Gospel like Elvis could. He's probably in Heaven now singing songs of Great Praise. Praise the Lord! I believe Elvis was meant to be a Gospel singer all along.
Virginia Rubino This isn't real gospel it's whitewashed. I'll tell you who can sing gospel better,all the black musicians he stole his music and style from Big mama Thornton,Big bill broonzy,little Richard,chuck berry,Fat Domino, He was the king of thieves chuck berry was the true king of Rock and roll.
Bethlehem Kassaye no way Elvis never stole nothing he was a loving kind humble man who opened the doors to blacks a let them be themselves a chase their dreams Elvis believed that there was room enough for everyone Elvis loved black people he had them as cooks band singers a grew up w black s all around him he loved all colors music a intrruments a he loved god to
Sandra Miller Your joking right. His signature hit Hound Dog, was first recorded by Big mama thornton (A black woman) who got no credit for her song for decades. Presley’s version of the song Trouble, sounds a lot like Muddy Waters Hootchie Coochie Man. There's a difference between being influenced by someone and straight up stealing their work.
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