FIRST TIME HEARING | ELVIS PRESLEY - "IF I CAN DREAM" | EMOTIONAL REACTION!!! 

Both hope and heartbreak in one song, I made my son listen to this when he was studying the civil rights movement in history.

My mom was arrested at 9mths pregnant (w me😊) while marching w MLK in front of a restaurant in TN which didn’t allow Blacks to dine inside. This was her VERY favorite Elvis song, followed by In The Ghetto & then Walk A Mile In My Shoes. All 3 were played often and early in our home lol Not merely songs, but rather mantras… models by which my parents raised myself and my siblings in a too slowly evolving South. How incredibly blessed we were!!! Elvis had a few nerves that night- defying his creeper of a ‘manager’ to perform the song, a social justice song. He flips a couple of the final lines which in the studio are ‘And while I can think, while I can talk While I can stand, while I can walk…’ And what a beautiful jumble it was- bc we know it was indeed LIVE! No lip synching going on here! The consummate performer, Elvis ‘left it all on the field’ that night. If you listen to the *very* end, you’ll hear a winded Elvis manage ‘Thank you… and good night.’ The song was truly incredibly important to him. The man and his voice were both painfully beautiful- & silenced far far too soon😔 Thank you for reacting to this💚 If you check out Walk A Mile In My Shoes… look for the live with story version! Stay safe & love much💖

All those times of replaying the ending and you never let it go to the very end!! The part you missed was Elvis saying “Thank you. Good night”. He is totally breathless because he put everything he had into that delivery. 😊😊

1968 was a pivotal year in U.S. history. Elvis is expressing the soul of the nation in this song. We'd lost MLK & Bobby Kennedy to assassination; it was one of the deadliest years in Vietnam; there were protests & violence across the country; it felt like all was lost.

I've read that during the performance his long time backup singers were Weeping, because they knew how much he meant every word. I've also read that after the performance, after he walked off stage/set he collapsed, crying. Considering he never performed this song again, I believe both stories. RIP Mr. Presley, you are missed.

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.

One of Elvis’ best songs in my humble opinion 👵🏼💜☮️

He believed every word he sang. What a powerful performance. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Just one example why Elvis is the best and ALWAYS will be!

It's one of my absolute favorites of his. I love his passion and the reasons behind why he did it. His manager didn't want him to do this, and still, he did it to honor MLK. ❤

After my mama died when I was 5 years old, I would hang out in my uncle’s room playing the 45 rpm record of this song for hours. I would sing along with Elvis with all the energy and passion as he did. This was one of two songs that helped me deal with the emotions that a very young child doesn’t know how to cope with, but music has been my coping method for the rest of my life. I really enjoyed your reaction to this song @ABtheKreator. ❤️ Thank you for doing it.

This is one of his best performances! Passion, angst, and a beautiful vocal is the result!

The king of Rock. Always love ❤️ Elvis

Pure Elvis. No artist today could match him.

He was incredible

You can feel his emotion... Elvis felt his music... That's why he was the King.. and yes Elvis will take us to Church

I watched this when it originally aired. This was a whole new Elvis to us all.

Elvis was, and always will be, The King of Rock. Thank you for this one.

Elvis was the perfect one to sing this song,he definitely got the message out there.Why can’t we all just get along !!!

I'm 72 now and this is my favorite song of all of them.

Elvis is the best, beautiful generous soul

Oh that voice. Beautiful man and the smoothest vocals. He was the king. No one could ever sing like Elvis.

First thanks from a third generation Elvis fan for keeping Elvis alive second my mom sang this song to me for a lullaby I now have sang it to all three my children for a lullaby as well. We will never forget Elvis.

❤ This was a tribute to Martin Luther King .... I believe I was told it was only performed LIVE right here... So much meaning , love , peace , hope , passion and STRENGTH 🤍🤍🤍 RIP DR. KING 🤍🤍🤍

Elvis and MLK were great friends. He recorded this with MLK in mind.

This song is a sermon and a prayer. Please Lord make it come true.

The passion in his voice just so amazing! He was told he couldn't sing this! He didn't care and did it anyway! So fortunate for us he stuck to his guns and did it!

I NEVER stop enjoying this American hero and music icons music! He is sorely missed!

The King👑👑 My favorite performance!! All heart & soul on full display, with that incredible voice and stage presence! Great reaction!!

This song was written especially for Elvis's Comeback Special. YES, the song was written about Martin Luther King Jr, also the assassination of Robert Kennedy and the Vietnam War and all the blood that was shed. The lives lost.

No one will ever come close to this man’s greatness 💕💕Elvis had everything and more and just saying how beautiful was he oh my goodness 💕💕 Brilliant reaction, hello from Australia.

This was done to pay respect for Dr. King. Simply fantastic

Yes he did. Every single word.

Elvis is the greatest singer... and you are the greatest reactor. Thanks for brightening my day!

One of my favorite reaction of yours. Every time I hear this song I get goosebumps 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥reaction

This was the final song and scene of Elvis' TV Christmas Special which was presented LIVE to the TV audience. This is the song that Elvis wanted to close the show with. His manager yelled, cursed and threatened to fine Elvis if he dared sing this song. Elvis sang this song just like he wanted to. The network Fined his manager!

Wow! Now THAT is a reaction!

Elvis is the king. He was so sexy in this comeback...Probably still. Love you brother...both of you.

This was written specifically for Elvis to convey his thoughts and feelings at that time in America. People really need to stop ending the videos before they actually end.

Great Great reaction! The man was preaching, what a talented man he was

The King 👑

I'm glad your secretary is back

This is my kind of church ☺️

One of my favorite lines in this song, is "Out there in the dark, there's a beckoning candle". I'm so glad you loved/appreciated this!! So glad Secretary's back!!! ❤️

He was all in on this one! Such a GREAT song, very emotional! GREAT reaction!

You mentioned the Christmas show so I’m going to assume you’ve seen the movie. Austin Butler did an amazing job but nobody can capture his passion regardless of the song. The impressionists have turned him into a caricature it and I really enjoy watching people discover the real thing.

This is THE BEST for ever !!!’

BEST PERFORMANCE EVER. EVER!

He wrote this song for MlLK and Bobby Kennedy he was very good friends with the both of them

There has never been a more emotional performance with that much passion. There has never been a song performed more timely given that year-1968-the most turbulent year in the most turbulent decade.

My fav Elvis song .. one of my fav songs ever !! Great tribute to Dr King and Robert Kennedy who were both assassinated at the time!! ❤🙏🙏so glad Ms Secretary is back again !! I lv her and you together !! Lol 😂

If you want to hear another side of Elvis, check him out on How Great Thou Art. This was his dedication to Martin Luther King, Jr. As well as his hope for a better America and a better world

This performance gives me chills every time. I remember being 10 and watching this special in 1958 with my mother❤

I've watched pretty much every Elvis RU-vid reaction the past 4 yrs but this reaction was by far the best. hilarious, emotional, entertaining, groovy etc it had it all. You weren't bad yourself sir.

Next up from Elvis.... Crawfish, and you'll also love the lady who's singing an adorable voice... 🎶 From the film, Kid Creole

This performance left Elvis so drained, he barely made it back stage before he collapsed on the floor, in the fetal position, and cried himself dry.....

In memory of MLK and Robert Kennedy. ❤❤❤❤❤

Elvis was born and raised in Tupelo Mississippi in the hood, he's daddy went to prison for making an 8 dollar check into an 18 dollar check. And Elvis really loved his momma.

Thank you for playing it! I knew you would love it! ❤

Simply a FANTASTIC Reaction! Thank you 🌿🌹🕯🌹🌿

I LOVE that you loved it!!!

Love your Elvis reactions funny when called for but also authentic and heartfelt when needed. Only AB ❤ Only Elvis ❤

Love your response to this song i listen to it over and over again one of my favorite songs by EP Elvis Presley RIP 🙏the king 🔥😊 6:25

Why didnt you let it run till the end?! His tribute is absolutely beautiful!!! Very powerful!

This is one of my favorite performances by Elvis.😍 Thanks for your reaction 💖🦋

THIS!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

This was my favorite reaction of yours! Loved the performance.

aaaaMAZING reaction! He felt every word.. best performer, best reactor and of course best secretary! you made my day

I came across this video again and I have to say; Elvis would love seeing this reaction. Hope he can. It would be everything.

Ab Kreator has left the building!!🇨🇦

Elvis will forever be the MAN. Thank you God! All Glory to God for his Angel Elvis!

This is the best reaction I have seen to this anthem yet. Thank you for really appreciating it. Elvis put his whole heart and soul into it. ❤️❤️❤️

♥♥♥🔥🔥🔥great great reaction !!!

They should play this song all over the world right now ,and spread love for all mankind ,and stop the hate ,and violence

This has to be the best EP "If I Can Dream" reaction Ever!!!! I was captured in the moment with you, even though I have viewed many other reactions before. Totally dig this~❤

Elvis was saddened by the death of MLK and Robert Kennedy.Elvis loved everyone regardless of skin color.

Love your reaction.

It's not often that you hear someone singing a song and you can easily tell that they meant every word of what was being sung....This was One of those times a truly....DROP THE MIKE Performance!!

One of my favorite reactions by you!!!

I think you really caught the meaning to this one!!!!! Absolutely awesome reaction!!!!❤

Love to see people fall in love with this extraordinary talent and soul. RIP MLK.

This is the best reaction to this song I've ever seen!

Great reaction to a great song and performance. Your reaction was so much like my reaction :)

yes yes!! Love love your reaction to this one! this was the performance six months or so ago that captured my heart and threw me into the amazing journey that is Elvis Presley!!! there are just so many many songs that he takes to another level that can grab you and makes you feel something that you don't expect to feel!! and obviously this song is at the top of that very long list of top songs that do just that! But there are so many more to experience for sure I know you've already done a bunch but here a couple more in case you wanted to continue the elvis train, that I would love to watch u react to and bc i can absolutely see u loving and enjoying them too!! Much Love💞💞💞 "TRYING TO GET TO YOU" (68 Comeback Live Jam Session) "MAKE THE WORLD GO AWAY"-(1970 Live Las Vegas) "YOU'VE LOST THAT LOVING FEELING" (1970 Live Las Vegas)

Thanks for this reaction! Love, when you get so hyped, you get up out of the chair. Thanks for making my day.

Love this reaction! So happy Secretary is back!! But if she finds out you reacted to the live version of Suspicious Minds without her, she is gonna smack you upside your head! She would have went CrAzY over that one! Love your channel sooooo much! 😍

I remember watching this when I was a kid. I think they reaired it after he passed away. This was called his Comeback Special because he had left the military and they wanted a way to reintroduce him to his fans I guess.

Oh man you are fixin to be blessed!!!!!! You are awesome 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Loved your reaction. Knew you would like this. Haven't seen you get out of your chair in awhile. This was fantastic

Elvis was a legend. So is Fleetwood Mac. Would you please react to Fleetwood Mac? Please?

play it over and over, its soooo worth listening to every time.. I must have listened to it hundreds of times and it never disappoints

Damn son... Wish I could give this one 10 thumbs up... Luv ya A.B.

What a fun reaction and you do exactly what I do when I'm really getting into something and it just keep repeating it. But damn son, after all those repeats, you missed the iconic mic drop moment at the end! How is that even possible? It's amazing. And then apparently he goes backstage and curls up in a ball and cries for hours.

Yes!! I've recommended this one numerous times.

Love all of this! ❤

You are just too funny AB 🤣 If you haven't already, you should listen to Elvis Presley- In The Ghetto" I truly enjoy your reactions AB because I always leave with a smile on my face 😊 thank you for that 👍💜

Fantastic reaction! This song and performance are so powerful and moving. The best of all time!

Truly one of the best if not the best reviews I've ever seen!!! This is one of the greatest musical performances of all time. It's just amazing that I feel exactly the same way as you do...after listening/watching to it maybe a hundred times. ;-)

AB has left the building...lol. Dope reaction!

You are so amusing to watch in your reactions! Love it.