When Paul Simon (part of Simon and Garfunkel) heard Elvis sing this song for the first time, he said, "How the hell am I suppose to follow that." Even the original singer of the song thought his version was amazing.
Elvis gave the song whatever the song needed at the time. He never did vocal gymnastics and was always tasty in how he dynamically moved the song. His tone and pitch is just amazing too.
For a solo singer to EVEN TRY a Simon & Garfunkel song like this without a partner that could handle Garfunkel's beautiful night notes you WOULD THINK would be pure insanity. But ELVIS blows conventional wisdom RIGHT OUT THE DOOR with this. Once Elvis belts out his mid range you realize quick that THERE IS ANOTHER WAY to do this song in the elevated LEGEND CATEGORY. Elvis handles this song with EXPERT LEVEL baritone/tenor ranges & vibrato SO WELL, every bit as good as Garfunkel handled his high range parts, and drove the song with just a LOT of passion and power and pain. Elvis did the IMPOSSIBLE HERE. So SINGERS OF TODAY... dont forget to practice mid rage like Elvis did. And the SILENT PARTS... make your song BREATHE. Just remember there is only ONE Elvis. In all music history, Elvis owned this mid range and that's why I think he really broke through for so long as an entertainer more than any other reason. His music will never die. They will study him for centuries and centuries.
I was 14 when I first saw Elvis in GI Blues, I fell in love immediately 😍 saw the film 11 times in 2 weeks. Then life took over. Like you I've just found him again, I hadn't seen any of this concert, Aloha from Hawaii yes. I'm 73 now and what a beautiful man inside and out he was. I think in this concert he was at his best in looks and voice. Its lovely to watch your reactions on him, you are seeing him as we all do. Well done.....
It's from the Elvis documentary " That's The Way I Is" from 1970/71. Devinitley worth to watch, with behind the stage scences, rehearsals and most important of course his concerts! You are right he was on his peak here!
Deus nos enviou um anjo em forma de humano para nos alegrar mas não por muito tempo...lógico que elvis não era humano e sim um anjo de luz enviado por DEUS !!!
The Best version ever of this song (including Elvis:s) own covers. His phrasing towards the end of the first chorus is so masterful that even Paul Simon (the composer) has to still fathom it. Amazing is the word really.
It was with this song that I became a true Elvis Presley fan. Miss Mancha, in her eyes when reacting to the video, as they always translate what a person of musical sensibility feels when faced with this classic, that not even the author of the music was able to give such drama and make this song immortal. Viva Elvis and Viva Miss Mancha !!! Fantastic.
the one thing i love about you is-- when i see you reaction i can see and feel you true feeling with in ! they say our eyes is the window to our soul it is also who you really are ! most people does not have this but i must say you do ! don't never lose this ! please do much more reactions on ELVIS ! THANK YOU !
What a performer. The power, emotion and delivery of Elvis is unsurpassed. That performance gives me goosebumps. There's a bunch of great songs from that era of his career that are well worth checking out. Loved your reaction.
I Love Your ELVIS Reactions.....You Are A Beautiful Soul .... You Understand His Songs Not A Lot Of People Get It You Made Me Smile.......... Wow Wonderful Reaction
Wow Ms Aarlehn, i have been seeing our Elvis for years and am always impressed with his super abilities. You are gifted also. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Blessings. Hope you are still doing reaction videos.
What a genuine and honest reaction, you brought tears to my eyes. You seem to be a beautiful person, inside and out (I'm not creeping on you either, I just had to tell you, your reactions move me). Welcome to the magic of Elvis Presley, we'll never see another performer that's even close. You're in for a magical journey. If you haven't reacted already, try the young Elvis. King Creole or Trouble for the 1958 movie King Creole. In fact, watch the whole movie, I think you'll love it. The movie from 1970 you've been reacting to is called Elvis: That's The Way It Is. A document of an unequalled performer at his peak
Amazing voice and sexy man 😍😘👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 I love ELVIS forever and ever I love reaction ✌ Reaction " it's over " Hawaii live 1973 please thanks thanks very much.
Thank you for your honest reactios, I really like them. Can you react to something from Elvis' the 68 Comeback Special, like One night with you (or anything from that show basically)? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XI_DaBGjQNA.html