First Time Hearing Elvis If I Can Dream '68 Comeback Reaction - A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT SIDE OF ELVIS 

No auto tune just plain raw talent!! Amazing voice!!

55 years later and those lyrics are still relevant to today's society! This man is amazing, phenomenal voice, talent. I love his voice 🇿🇦🌍 More Elvis pse.

You can see and feel the passion and emotion in this performance. His management did not want him to do this song. They felt it was too political but Elvis didn’t care this song meant a lot to him. I really enjoy watching your reactions. 😊

This was voted as one of the best live performances ever …

Elvis literally helped change the world ... his heart was as big as his talent ... TCB forever !

This is one of the most iconic representations musically of a man who was not recognized fully for his meaningful insight of humanity.

He felt every single note he sang - you can see his emotion and can also feel it. He gave us this song from his heart. He was so much more than Hound Dog and Jailhouse Rock. His catalogue is long and varied. This song is exquisite in its' beauty.

Nobody sang with more emotion, passion or feeling than Elvis. Nobody.

Awesome reaction and a true fact, they did not want him to sing this song! Elvis with a mind of his own and one of the few times he disobeyed Col. Parker. I believe it was a brilliant decision, God Bless!

Elvis wore many different outfits and his music varied just as much. The young Elvis……damn. Dude could sing, the whole package.

ELVIS was phenomenol! He was, is, and always will be the KING of ROCK and ROLL! This song was a masterpiece! 😢

This performance If I can Dream is GOD give a message for Humanity through Elvis Presley. Remember this message is still for this period that we live on nowadays.

This performance was soon after Martin Luther King Jr. and Bobby Kennedy were assassinated. It felt like the bad guys had won and hope was dying. Elvis' manager wanted him to do a Christmas song for the guaranteed cash, but Elvis insisted on performing this song to inspire the dream once again. Beautiful.

I had no idea Elvis had so much soul and depth. This was a heart felt tribute to Bobby Kennedy and Martin Luther King. Elvis felt very strongly about man's humanity to man.

What a talent!! Elvis could really deliver! He always gave his all! The GOAT!!!

This is one of the greatest performances ever!

Elvis was my first concert! He’s family ❤️

This was one of the most iconic as well as controversial performances of the time. This was his true heart and soul. This needs to be our national anthem. Rest in peace to the GOAT ❤❤❤❤❤

One of his best performances ever!

Martin Luther King was murdered in Memphis, Elvis' home town. This incident was vey personal to him! He gave this song all he had!

This was an important time in Elvis’s career but, more importantly, singing this song sent a message he had always believed. 😊

Actually, elvis had a short career, 55 to 77. Id say the best enertainer around is in 5 hall of fames sold over a billion records and is still relevant today. He had the whole package, voice , moves looks,charisma. Sang,rythem and blues rock n roll, rock a billy , country, gospel.

Elvis never performed this song again because it was so sacred to him which makes this performance even more powerful

Elvis was and will always be an icon. I was only 5 years old when he died, but I grew up listening to his music. I love this man. I can listen to his music all day. He is very passionate in this song. This song was very personal to him.

This song is very beautiful and his voice is awesome.

Many have tried even to play him in the movie and did a decent job but there will always be just one Elvis Presley 👍

Now you're talking, you are seeing the many different sides of Elvis. He sang everything from gospel to opera. Elvis fans have been so protective of him because of the hate laid on this man very hateful rumors. I lived in the 50's I saw what he did for music and his fight to bring black singers to the forefront. the racist 50's white stations wouldn't play black artists, till he changed that. There is a lot to know about his 23 year career. I hope you will do the documentary. "Elvis Presley and the Black Community" the echo will never Die. Thanks for listening.

Elvis was told by his manager that he could not perform this song to close out his '68 comeback special. Elvis told him to go pound sand and sang it anyway.

Elvis was a one off an enigma he had it all every man in that era wanted to be Elvis … we loved him

Elvis is one of the best singers that has ever lived. He was also a fabulous entertainer. There is a reason he is called "The King". He had a great voice & could sing anything whether it was ballads, gospel or rock. This song "If I Can Dream" was a tribute to Martin Luther King after his assassination.

Elvis Presley's performance " is truly a masterpiece. His powerful voice and heartfelt delivery bring to life the inspiring lyrics, filling our hearts with hope and determination. With each note, he reminds us that no matter the obstacles we face, we have the strength within us to overcome them and achieve our dreams. Elvis's passion and dedication to his craft continue to inspire generations of musicians and fans alike. He truly was the King of Rock and Roll, and his legacy lives on through his music, inspiring us to reach for the stars and make our wildest dreams come true.🌻

Look at his face and body he was willing it to happen

I never took you wrong. I love Elvis in all his songs & performances.Elvis sings lots of all different types of music. Thank you!

In historical context perhaps the most important live performance ever filmed.

Absolutely brilliant. Elvis could sing anything. 💙

The best song he has ever done. Thank you for this amazing insight. Great reaction

greatest song and performance of all time

Elvis para mim é o maior cantor de todos os tempos 👏👏👏👏👏

Elvis felt it in his heart he wanted peace and help other people

the greatest song ever by the greatest singer of all times

Elvis, one of a kind, when he walked into a room, he owned it, the 70’s Ballads are my all time favorites,… the King still and forever!

This was the closing song of his 1968 "Comeback" Special. What the special did was give a retrospect of his career, and say he was leaving the movies and would tour and do Vegas.

Great song, Elvis is singing with his whole body and soul, Elvis respects everybody no questions.

It was the only time Elvis ever seen that song of course the one in the black leather 2 but what I mean is he never performed at in a concert it was like this song will stand alone all by itself that's a smart Entertainer who knows his music it's all meant a lot to him when he recorded it and it means a lot today thank you guys for your reaction

You can never go wrong the king. Another song with heavy lyrics by him is "In The Ghetto".

Elvis is not performing here. He is baring his heart, soul, and convictions in a 100% raw, genuine, unpretentious, real Elvis Aron Presley way, believing and transmitting every syllable of the song's message with every fiber and cell of his being. This is how the REAL Elvis Presley was toward his fellow man, his God, and the world he lived in.

Elvis was GOD showing off.... Case closed

Great reaction. Thanks for elevating Elvis. His passion and emotion while singing this song is genuine. Elvis was super sensitive - he was deeply impacted when he heard that Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Elvis's home town of Memphis. Elvis had a preternatural ability to emote in his singing and that comes through in this performance. Hopefully you see how emotionally spent he is at its conclusion. Thanks again!

I look into his eyes, feel the expression in his voice, and it always takes me back to that time when I was only a young teen. I have watched this performance many times since the original TV special, and we first got video tape, until now in the YT, and digital age. I’ve read about it’s inspiration, how and why the song was written. Nothing in all of the commentary, explains more about him, than his humility at the end of this amazing performance. “Thank you, good night.”

Elvis had this song composed for him to perform as the finale of his nationwide TV Christmas show on NBC. He arranged for this without telling his manager who wanted a classic Christmas song to end the show. Elvis wanted to honor the life and memory of MLK. This performance was filmed in August 1968. To learn more about his background, search RU-vid for “Elvis Presley and the Black Community - that echo will never die.”

This was one of my top songs from Elvis when it was released, such a powerful vocal performance,,,

loved it! Elvis Presley and The Black Community was one of the best documentary was one of the best and insight that brought true truth that i have ever seen!

Amazing reaction. Feel the passion and emotion of his voice. More please 💕💕💕💕

اعظم فنان على مر العصور لم ولن يتكرر الملك بدون منازع

The network didn’t know Elvis was going to do this song, they thought he was going to do a Christmas song instead!

Elvis’ star was so bright that even when he was led by a man that constantly dimmed his light, he still shone like the sun. It never helps to remain in the what ifs but this performance is one of the tastes we were blessed with if Elvis was able to fully control his own life.

great voice

One of my favorites from Elvis. Always has been and always will be.

The best performer. Ever.

OUTSTANDING REACTION GANG...EXTREMELY AMAZING!! 🙏🤗😊💯🔥🎙🎼🎙

He has many sides. I appreciate all of them as I see yall do. He has a spiritual side that is very rooted in his soul.

The king did hundreds of concerts for charity. His estate still gives. He has a Elvis house where you can stay for free for a year in Tennessee.

Elvis' people and the special's producer wanted Elvis to close the show with a Christmas song or something lightweight, but he requested a song that was much heavier and pertinent to the times. The song was basically written for him on demand. And surprisingly, it really wasn't the huge hit you might think it would be (peaking at #12). At the time he was working his way back from a number of years of moviemaking and lightweight soundtrack songs. This special kicked off a new, more mature stage in his career and a number of great (superbly produced) recordings followed.

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’s love for Dr. King. He also knew that Elvis was devastated by the news of Dr. King’s assassination. Just 9 miles away 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.

Sad that this message is still relevant today.💞 I grew up listening to Elvis and watching all the movies he did when I could afford it.😉💞🎼 Great reaction.👍🏼🤗🎼

Elvis changed the world!

Immediately went to Number 1. I bought the single first day of release.. and still have it. Has sold 6 times multi platinum in sales.

Elvis was so emotional doing this song. He was told that he could not do this that it would end his career. He was supposed to do a Christmas song, but at the last minute he did this song As the colonel watched, you could see Elvis looking up At the colonel.when song was over, one of his backup singers said that he fell to the floor and cried. Elvis was very emotional doing this song. Rest in peace, Elvis will always love you.

Elvis hated being called «The King». He did not believe he was bigger, better or more worth than anyone. «There is room for everyone», he said in a press conference in 1972. Humble to the core, despite his on-stage persona and image.

this is the greatest vocal ever.. Elvis greatest voice ever to sing

Many could probably write the music but only Elvis could really tell the story! Forever the 👑 King....

Def an activist in his own way. He had played a few places that didn’t welcome his black background singers. He wouldn’t play the venue unless they were welcomed. Elvis loved everyone equally. What a great man so many years ago. We need more like him even today. This performance moves me even to this day and I’ve seen it hundreds of times.

This song will ALWAYS be relevant in this tumultuous world we live in.

A live performance. ⚡

Regarding deepthroating the mic, it actually served two purposes. Definitely it comes off as funny but thing is as you've probably started figure out, Elvis and the people in his band and backing choirs tease each other or trick each other or prank each other or startled each other, Etc. As both a musician and a sound man, I just think it's fantastic that Elvis found a way to not only interact directly with the audience and his own band, but even involves the sound guy in it. And so by doing that, in that brief moment it causes this really sharp feedback which you can hear but to the sound man especially if he's got headphones on, that's going to wake him up and really get him. And so sometimes Elvis did it to even involve the sound guy from a distance and also to make sure that he was just constantly on the top of his toes.

I love your reactions! Thank you also for your love of Elvis. I’ve seen him twice in concert. He is the greatest ever!!

I remember this like it was yesterday. When the performance was over we sat in silence and looked at each other. 68 was a tough year we lost RFK and MLK and Vietnam was full blown. We needed this song and the world needs it again. It truly resonated with us then and still does today.

Elvis is an Icon. H may be gone but he will never be forgotten! Love your reactions!

When God created my friend Elvis he was just showing off. I can't tell you how much i love and miss him, there is not a day that goes by that i don't think of him and all the memories we made in 10 short years, his death knocked the wind out of me the funeral was terrible it broke me. i have never been the same since, Elvis was the big brother i never had. He is also my guardian angel. Graceland is my go to place when it get's to hard to live w/o my friend i go there and walk around and remember Elvis and all the beautiful times we had together. He was the only person in my life that understood me and cared about my feelings and opinions. What it comes down to is we both needed a true friend and we were that for each other. God bless you and your family from the one and only Memphis Tn

Elvis wasn't supposed to sing this in the 68 Special, but he " fought" for it!(insisted) It was written just for HIM to sing! EXCELLENT choice

This song should be played after then National Anthem, it rings true today!!

Finally, I subscribed. Great reaction you got this one right. Maybe the most significant and timely social justice song ever performed by anyone. After his friend MLK was assassinated, Elvis defied his manager, NBC executives and their sponsors to deliver this message..

To understand Elvis and his music better you need to watch "Elvis and the Black Community" and then the movie, "Elvis", that just came out a few months ago. There is so much to the man and his music. Although he didn't write his own music, he covered songs that meant something to him. Elvis has a treasure trove of music and movies, so jump down that rabbit hole.

Absolutely unbelievable Performance 👏 brings tears to my eyes every time 😢

The was written for Elvis. Elvis expressed his thoughts to the song writer. This song and performance was put together in about 24 hours. The Colonel insisted Here Comes Santa Claus would closed show but Elvis had no intention to do that.

Remember this was his comeback from years away making movies. He was himself worried he had been away from singing too long. And racial tensions were extremely high in 1968, not to mention anti Vietnam protests, Bobby Kennedy was also asassinated...this song was a HUGE risk & his manager advised against it. Elvis had his flaws but the man definitely had guts. RIP Elvis 🙏 You are still remembered & missed!❤

You 2 are my favorite reaction team... 💛

Hi guys , I love your reaction this I, there are so so many sides of ELVIS , he's the only artists in 5music Hall of Fame, and is relevance to music is everlasting, he's got more fan clubs today than any other artists in history, the house he lived in Memphis Tennessee is Graceland , a national landmark visited by more than 500.000people a year from all over the world and he never performed outside of the USA. , except for a few in Canada , he also served his country at the height of his career , like anybody else, and did two years in Germany , no performing while there , just serving our country. He has sold more records than any other artists in history and that's saying a hell of a lot for a Man who has been gone for 45yrs, I wish you would dive into the Elvis journey and discover the Magic of this beautiful man, Total Package, owns the stage and always has fun with it. Try reacting to Elvis singing Just Pretend, and Bridge over Troubled Water as well as How Great Thou Art in 72, and finally react to Elvis singing Suspicious mindsi in Las Vegas 1970, your going to see the many different sides of ELVIS , no one since or ever can compare to what he accomplished in such a short time.. . Thanks for the reaction. TCB 1935

Love and respect Elvis. This was performed for live tv show the government still looking to hurt Elvis you should watch the echo will never die documentary and the generous heart. Did you know Elvis never took any deductions when filing taxes

Talent, swagger, soul, etc the whole package. Truly the King 🫡

I was 1 yr old when this song came out.. I was 10 when Elvis passed away... I remember my Mom going into mourning when Elvis died.. she made me and my sister tape every radio tribute... and I remember this being my favorite... I still never got the meaning to this song until I was in HS... it's a deep and powerful message...and still my favorite...my next fav is probably one of his more upbeat songs.... Little Less Conversation...

I saw him four times. That 68 special was incredible. Best artist I have ever seen.

I'm afraid Elvis Presley fans to which I am one, are the most loyal fans in the world, we will defend him to the death, he'd be 88 years old now. I fell in love with him in 1961 when I was 14 years old and I'll tell you it never leaves you, I'm British. Well done and keep up the good work ❤

I'm 69, I saw Elvis live in Louisville, KY, when I was 16. He put on an amazing show! Listen to his Trilogy and In the Ghetto.

M.L.K Jr's death really affected Elvis. He sat down with his song writer and they talked about what he was feeling. He talked about how he wanted to honor him. His singers said after the performance he broke down back stage and was inconsolable. Elvis never saw color when it came to people. Col.Parker told him not to sing this songs or others like it. But Elvis pretty much said F.U😊

Smile for real wow unbelievable, Elvis was the king is she fr

Country, gospel and soul music 🎶 🙌 ✌

I was friends with Charlie Hodge his confidant and best friend for years after Elvis died n he told me that when he finished the song n went back stage he cried. Oh yes they first had him wear just the white suit but Elvis wanted to add the red scarf to represent the blood that was shed in assassinations of both MLK N JFK. I love your reactions n ignore the negative comments

A powerful song, that is performed to perfection.

Just the king love elvis always have always will