FIRST TIME EVER HEARING!! Elvis Presley - If I Can Dream ('68 Comeback Special) 

Thank you for introducing Elvis to a younger audience.

Elvis brought me to your channel... I love this man's voice! The GOAT. No autotune or special monitors... Just pure raw talent! Very nice reaction. He is singing with his soul! Amazing performance. He is still loved worldwide and will never be forgotten. More Elv1s please. 💪🥇🇿🇦🌍 (I was 10 when this '68 Comeback Special aired). Lifelong fan of this beautiful man! Subbed!

his manager didn't want him to sing this and threatened to sue if he did, Elvis won that time. He and his lady backing singers cried after this performance for MLK..Elvis was the best.

10 out of 10! You're right. Elvis fan then, now & forever!

Thank you for reacting to Elvis us fans truly appreciate it.

Elvis is the G.O.A.T!!

You have just witnessed a devastated Elvis singing out his soul to honor his assassinated friends, Dr. Martin Luther King, and Senator Bobby Kennedy who was also a fierce fighter for human rights and equality. Watch the video "Elvis Presley and the Black Community" and that will give you an good idea of how Elvis fought his heart out for the innocent downtrodden.. He grew up dirt poor and hung out with African Americans who loved him as much as he loved them. He was a force for good, and it hurts to see him called a racist. He was a courageous fighter all of this life. I love that man.

Elvis loved everyone regardless of skin color.He was saddened by the death of MKK and Robert Kennedy.He put his ALL into this song.

Elvis always the best

Elvis loved to sing gospel songs. This was his favourite genre. He grew up a Christian. Please react to Elvis singing How Great Thou Art live in 1972. Fabulous performance. Thank you!

Being a baby boomer I was a teenager when this song came out and I will tell you honestly from my heart this was one of my favorite songs as a teenager and even when I listen to it now especially if I watch him doing it live I still get a tear in my eye listening to it because I know that he meant every word that he was singing because this was written in dedication to Martin Luther King Jr after he was killed.... Elvis had a great admiration for Martin Luther King Junior and it hurt him a lot when he died... So every word that he sings in this song it's coming from the very bottom of his soul😊

I was 11 when this came out my mother gave me for my 10th birthday my first Elvis record.Because she loved Elvis and wanted to here him I lost her in 2012 and every Elvis song reminds me of my mom . THANKS FOR KEEPING ELVIS ALIVE.check out his songs from Hawaii they are so good

Check out “Elvis Presley and the Black Community - that echo will never die”. It gives you some background on his life & career.

One of the most iconic and controversial performances . Elvis left his heart and soul on that stage❤❤❤❤❤❤

That man looked possessed but in a great way! Everyone needs to hear and see this performance, so they reach deep, deep down to their soul! Fantastic E.P.!!!

Nobody could sing this song better than Elvis. In the same show he does this song again, this time in Black leather gear, it's interesting now he can do it different.

Listen to Elvis singing Gospel. Doesn't matter what song - as long as it's Gospel and as long as it's Elvis!!

This is Elvis's most powerful message song he has ever sung ,he was just devastated when MLK died ,Robert Kennedy was killed ,because this man loved all races ,and his red tie is for all the soldiers who died in Viet Nam ,everbody all over the world should hear this song ,and stop all this hate ,and violence

The GOAT of all time. No one can compare today.

This was the first and last time Elvis ever sang this song

Very good one ❤it

Everything in this performance has a purpose. The song itself was written by Earl Brown, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech I Have a Dream. The song was written with Elvis in mind & it’s a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mr. Brown was aware of Elvis love for Dr. King. He also knew that Elvis was devastated by the news of Dr. King’s assassination (less than 9 miles from Graceland, Elvis‘s home). The white suit was also worn to accompany the song’s dream for better days. At the time, the conflict in Vietnam was heart wrenching. In remembrance, of the lives lost during the Vietnam war. The burgundy colored scarf Elvis wore around his neck was for them.

This man was born during the Depression, his Daddy went to jail when he was 2, I think, for writing a bad check to feed his family.. His Mama was dependent on the church to get them through and they lived in object poverty.. Elvis would go to black churches... he learned soul, he learned to love other races.. This song here is so sad to me.. it came out over 55 years ago.. I was in diapers.. It became my favorite song when I was 10.. didn't know the true meaning of it till I was in my 20's.. What makes me sad is that we haven't evolved enough still to stop the hate

Elvis sang this song in honor of both Martin Luther King, Jr., and Robert F. Kennedy who had both been assasinated in 1968. He admired and respected them both. The song itself is a kind of play on MLK's I have a dream speech.

There's a time for entertainment and performing, and then there's a time for putting that all aside to use your platform to make your voice heard. This was that time for Elvis. 🙏👍👍👑👑👑

Great reaction 🔥🔥

Elvis never sang this again in concert or recording….he said he could never match this and didn’t want to lessen it by trying.

SO GREAT❤❤

Elvis does do a rap in the song... RUN ON! Check it out!👑👌

Elvis Baby !

You've done the top 2 reactions...this one and "In the Ghetto". Now you need to watch the other top one. It's another one from the 68 comeback special called, "Trying to Get to You." The one where he is wearing the black leather suit. You will love it.

I'm old. I was 1 yr old when this concert happened...But was born and raised on Elvis by my Mom

Fire 🔥🔥🔥

This was a tribute to Martin Luther King.

Great reaction to Elvis please keep them coming! *Check out (Elvis and the black community that echo will never die part 1&2) you’ll learn what Elvis went through and how he was treated You won’t regret it!!!!! 🎤🎸👑

My favorite Elvis song, his memorial to MLK who had recently been murdered.

It was written for him after MLK was assassinated and it affected him so much. It happened in Memphis where Elvis lived. He was a kind, gentle, humble and extremely generous man and a beautiful soul. Died too young but still beloved 47 yrs later in which thousands and thousands of people come from all over the world for candlelight vigil and to pay their respects to his home Graceland and his grave site. Thank you so much. I’m going to check your playlist before I make a recommendation. Subscribed & liked. 😊😊❤❤❤

❤ Love Elvis. Thank you!

His voice is so powerful it gives everyone chills please react to his song new orleans from his movie scene king creole u will love it thanks

…Phenomenal!! … Elvis has everything a singer needs: GOOD LOOKS, GOOD MANNERS, HUMOR, SEXY, a stunning VOICE... and above all an incredible CHARISMA!! ... He is still unsurpassed today and a singer for eternity!! ✨💎✨🕺🏻🕯 Thank you

GOAT!

(new sub) SOME BACKGROUND INFO: As per the producer-director of the '68 special -- Steve Binder -- Elvis, Binder & others were together in the studio when they heard noise coming from the TV in the next room; it was the TV news broadcast that Robert Kennedy had just been assassinated. Binder, Elvis, et al sat up until about 4 a.m. talking about the turmoil in the world at that time w-Elvis expressing his thoughts & feelings. Binder asked songwriter Walter Earl Brown to compose a song based on those discussions. The song is notable for its similarities to Martin Luther King’s wish for a world of peace and harmony. The red tie was for the blood shed in Vietnam. See the video "Gates of Graceland: Secrets of the '68 Special" for the entire story of the '68 special, + all the other Steve Binder video interviews regarding the culmination of the song & the entire making of the special. A little story that Steve Binder related which took place in the dressing room regarding the '68 special right before Elvis was due to go on: Elvis was extremely nervous and he told Binder that he didn't know any of the songs, he forgot all the words, & wasn't going out there, & Binder said, "I don't care if you walk out, just say hello & then walk off, but you ARE going out." And out he came.

I'm glad they remade this scene with Austin in 2022 movie.

ELVIS BROUGHT ME TO YOUR CHANNEL. ELVIS HAS TO DIFFERENT CHANNELS

I was 8 yrs. old

Yes that was a performance ❤❤❤

I can see why you found this song inspirational or motivational, but this song is actually in response to the assassinations of RFK and MLK that same year. It isn't actually about achieving your dreams but is a rewording of MLK's speech, "I Have a Dream." Elvis was told to end his comeback special with a Christmas song, but he fought the network and his own people to do this song instead because he wanted to end with a message--a plea for peace and understanding and equality in a world torn by war and racial unrest. This was during the Civil Rights Movement when the belief was that a song like this would end his career. It wasn't a popular message to many at that time, but Elvis stood his ground and said what he felt needed to be said: Why can't MLK's dream of peace and equality come true?

Spread the song! 😊

Elvis Presley's "IF I CAN DREAM" From his 68 Comeback Special, Live This was Elvis's Heartfelt and Powerful Tribute to Dr Martin Luther King Jr, after his Assasination in Memphis Tennessee where Elvis Lived. It is Based on the message of MLK's "I Have A Dream" Speech, and was written for him with this in mind. It also honored the Memory of Robert F Kennedy, who was also Assasinated during the same time period. This was a Turbulent Time in America, 🇺🇸 with the Civil Rights Movement, Protests and Riots against Vietnam War and it seemed as if the Country was being torn apart and Elvis wanted to bring a Message of Hope and Unity to the Nation. "If I Can Dream" is at it's heart, a Civil Rights Song. Elvis Presley Without Love (There is Nothing) Elvis Back In Memphis Album 1969 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2cOhnhUTZwE.htmlsi=5Dzl5ArzdAVRF7ix Elvis Presley "Bridge Over Troubled Water" 1970 Live Las Vegas (New Mix Great Sound) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mLbOBoa8vD8.htmlsi=SsBVP-7mFKI-Tu4X

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the "ELVIS ". movie was about what Col; Parker did to Elvis during his career

Subbed for Elvis. Yes, more please!

We would be more peaceful if not for presidents and politicians keeping us divided. I recommend listening to George Carlin, he's far more emphatic than I could ever be ❤

Elvis was a delivery truck driver studying to be an electrician who came from a poor family that made it happen

This time you gave me a mountain. American trilogy. These are great songs

Exacto, siempre usaba esos mics

Fantastic reaction 🙂

This is a tribute to MLK and Bobby Kennedy (Robert)

Wow! Kamala needs to get permission to use at her inauguration !❤

Find the song “ Run On” gospel Elvis. It’s like gospel / rap

This song was written for Elvis to reflect his thoughts and feelings after the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy in 1968 to be performed as his final for the special. If you haven’t done Bossa Nova, Baby from his movie, Fun in Acapulco, in 1963, that would be a fun one. Here’s a link to the part of the movie where he performs it. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_GanoEE7VUc.htmlsi=G1lAkGh4tBXlyL02

The "Comeback" was that he was leaving Hollywood and Acting and going back to touring.

U can try US Male get a taste of what u were talking about lol. This is an incredible song and an amazing performance by Elvis. See if u think he could have rapped haha let us know TCB⚡️

This was a tribute to MLK and Robert Kennedy who had been assassinated. His manager didn’t want him to sing anything political and Elvis didn’t have creative control.

Elvis's manager Colonel Parker in real life as well as in the movie played by Tom Hanks screwed Elvis over royally... Elvis wanted to travel the world and he was invited to do so the colonel Parker wouldn't do it he kept him at the hotel in Las Vegas... He made a side deal and you see it in the movie with the owner at the hotel he is to keep Elvis on that stage every night for all his shows no matter what life or death and in return all of his gambling debts would be wiped clean and I think his house limit what's set like a million dollars... He wiped Elvis out financially....😢❤

Not as much of a motivational song as it is a racial reconciliation song as others have noted. It was about the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. who was murdered 15 minutes from Graceland, Elvis Presley’s home. This is why you hear the pain in his voice and the heart felt passion in this performance!❤

The mics back then were made of metal. If bigger they would have been too heavy for the artists to hold all night.

I would advise not to watch the Elvis movie until you've done a lot of his songs and music because only then will you get the full effect of how good of an impersonator Austin Butler is of Elvis.... All these other Elvis impersonators that have been out here for 20 and 30 years trying to do Elvis not one of them can do it... And look up the history of Austin Butler preparing to play the part of Elvis in the movie he's got quite a story too... He's very gracious about the opportunity to play in the movie....

MLK tribute.

The song had to do with the death of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy

They didn't need a monster mic like guys have to use today, they didn't need to buffer their voice unlike the fake so called singers of today., without the mics of today their voices would sound even worse.

Elvis singing this song was all about getting the black dollar, because they had the white dollar.

I love his music! 🥹♥️ W video 🔥