dude elvis' fans have been on fulltime damage control and fighting for our lives for nearly 50 yrs to uphold his life and legacy 😭 thank you for really understanding and finding out the truth for yourself!! sending ♡
YOU HAVE TO WATCH THE WHOLE 68 special!!!! It's a real treat and the band he played with was the original members of his band from the 50s. It's literally the first MTV unplugged lol it's 🔥🔥
During the first part of the concert they were on stage jamming away and reminiscing about days gone by. When he walked out onto the stage in that black leather suit it literally took your breath away. Amazing 😍🤩
People ( mostly men, sorry, but true) talked about Elvis like that because they were so jealous of him, his fame, talent, his voice, his affect on women and his decency. If someone has too much, tear them down to make yourself feel better. Everyone who was jealous loved when he put on weight because they loved that he no longer was so perfect. He was always perfect to people who loved him. The impersonators have always made him look bad, because they are NOTHING like him. Thank you for this wonderful reaction. I admire you so much for seeing the light.❤️❤️❤️
I’m a 77 yr old white lady that was in high school as Elvis began singing. He was cool all the time of his life! He always had black women that were his back up singers. He had to fight for them to sing with him when he was going to perform in Houston Texas n the Astrodome. He told the managers he would not perform, unless his black singers came with him! He was only overweight for about the last year of his life. People that criticize him are jealous of his phenomenal ability! But he was generous, kind, and really before his time in so many ways! He made more religious albums than anyone ever has! That was his favorite genre and had to fight for it to be produced often! I love the guy even more today than I did back in the 60s
People who see Elvis as a caricature don't know anything about his career. He was an amazing artist! Thanks for your reaction, I love this performance.
He was fat/bloated for less than a year of his life. Didn’t stop him from being generous to others less fortunate and from singing beautifully till that last concert about 6 weeks before he died.
And a close look at his last performances make it look much more like he had edema, or swelling/bloating due to the heart disease that took his life and early deaths were common on that side of his family, often in their 40s, like Elvis. Drs. still enabled/encouraged drug abuse, but it didn't appear to be a primary cause of death.
I said before on previous youtube videos Elvis impersonators in general did Elvis no favours. Most of them portrayed him between 74-77 when he gained weight. Most of the younger generation have never witnessed his greatness and as you said were influenced wrongly by poor impersonators. For most of his life he was a handsome unbelievable performer that nobody could get near in vocal and looks terms. No one could impersonate him in his prime because he was untouchable and could not be replicated. I was introduced to Elvis as a 6 year old and he became a hero. Over 60 years later havent seen anyone come close, sure there have been good singers but Elvis was light years ahead. Thank god for RU-vid
It's beyond exciting to see you being willing to get beyond the Elvis rumors and to discover him and his immense talent. Unfortunately, he had to deal with criticism, rumors, and death threats throughout his whole career. Even decades after his passing, it's sad to see how many people disparage his name without doing the research or even listening to any of his music.
Elvis had to do what his manager wanted. Maybe this gospel music, which Elvis wanted, was what his beautiful soul wanted sooo badly. Maybe I was really enjoying Elvis's soul as he was being forced to appear to be someone he wasn't. Did Elvis make more money😮being someone he wasn't??? Elvis could have become a religious singer like the righteous bros. Did.the manager never think of that?? My question here is, could the world have benefitted more from 😅Elvis singing religious music rather than regular music. Something to think about!!! God be with us, we need it today 😅😂
WOW, DIG A LITTLE... HE MADE BEUTIFUL GOSABLE RECORDING AND RECIEVED THE BEST GOSABLES AWARD EVER. HIS LOVE LIFE WAS HIS AND HE OWNED IT..ALSO I'LL ADD ANN MARGARET AND PRISCILLA BECAME FRIENDS AND WHEN HE DIED SHE WAS RIGHT THERE IN THAT HOUSE FOR HOURS. WATCH YOUR WORDS, WE ARE VERY PROTECTIVE FANS WHEN COMES TO THIS GOD LOVIN MAN.🎉
Elvis diversity is what made him unique. His only Grammy’s were for his gospel albums. That probably gave a lot of joy because that was his true love but he had so much more to give. His talent was so natural and effortlessly but he really worked hard and packed a huge legacy in his short career.
I was around then and I am pissed at all the impersonators. They cannot do any Elvis as far as I am concerned and the only reason they landed on the later Elvis is simply because the jumpsuits are so recognizable. Thank you for defending and reacting to Elvis us fans appreciate it more than you know.
I love younger generations discovering how fantastic Elvis was. I was born in 1959 and cant remember a time I didnt love him... keep learning, you'll discover how truly caring, loving, and talented he was.. He'll always be the greatest.
Bill Cosby was the first black actor to have the staring role in an American television series. 'I Spy' ran from 1965 to 68. Black folks weren't widely seen on television during this period in American history. 'Sometimes I feel Like a Motherless Child' is a negro spiritual from the 19th century. It's about the cry of a child being taken from their Mother and sold into slavery. Absolutely insane that this song, and the black dancer who opened this part of the show got past network censors. Only Elvis could have pulled this off... no one else had the influence and popularity that he possessed. This was truly a history making performance, and all done with the Blossoms by his side. Crazy that people like Chuck D still refer to him as a racist.
Hi CVTECK1, this is only the 4th time I've commented on an Elvis reaction video. I have been an Elvis fan since 1970 and there isn't much I don't know about his career and legacy. I was compelled once again to respond, when someone new has discovered the legend Elvis Presley. You asked how can someone turn Elvis into something he was not, because he was so much more. How can that be done... through lies , envy, jealousy, racism, stupidity, history revisionists and an inferiority complex which is deep within their existence. The individuals who make these negative comments about Elvis do so out of the above reasons mention. Their negativity makes them show who they are inside and out.
Love watching when people discover the real Elvis. His first love was Gospel music and he did it so well. What other rock star would do a gospel number in his special. He also incorporated gospel in his Vegas concert. Darlene Love is one of the backup singers. She sang with the Blossoms. During off time she and Elvis would sing gospel together. Only Elvis❤ Thanks for your heartfelt reaction.
Elvis is an absolutely AMAZING individual.. With such an amazing heart and soul💕💕💕💕 The only man that can put Gospel in every performance and make you like it😁
I truly admire you for researching Elvis and seeing the real Elvis! Yes in 1977 he was overweight and sooo tired of Vegas and his health was in decline! He still gave his fans every ounce of his talent! For him to be portrayed as that is so infuriating to those of us true Elvis fans that know the truth! Elvis won all his Grammy awards for his gospel music! Gospel was his favorite music to sing! After his Vegas shows he would sing gospel music for hours and hours! If you haven't watch Elvis performance of "How Great Thou Art" live in 1972 please react to it! Thank you
Elvis started having a lot of health issues in the 70s. There are his friends that stated in the early and later 70s, when he was performing on stage, so many people were taking pictures of him, (and back then you had to use a flash camera to get a good pic), that by the time the concert was over, he had to be led off stage because he was so blinded from the flashes, he couldn't see for several hours afterward. He had glaucoma really bad. When I read this, it just broke my heart. He gave all he had for his fans.
He the greatest performer of all time life long fan Elvis. We grew up together. Thank you for your comments. It does hurt to hear those unkind things watch the searcher documentary Thank you for your kind words about him
Jerry Schilling, one of Elvis mafia and friends had left to manage The Beach Boys and hadn’t seen Elvis the last yr before he passed in Aug., 1977. They aired the last performances shows from June 1977, in Oct 1977. Jerry was shocked by Elvis appearance at how bad he looked. He called Tom Parker, Elvis manager and said how could you let him appear like that. Parker replied he received a lucrative deal for the TV deal. Only fans who attended the concerts, were aware of how bad Elvis looked. When my ex hubby and I watched on TV we were so shocked and saddened by how bad Elvis looked. Elvis was a 1 of a kind talent, he changed music and culture, was handsome, charismatic and knew how to sing and perform all kinds of music. No one who ever worked with him, including his 31 movies, had a bad thing to say about him. I was 11 in 1956, when he recorded Heartbreak Hotel and I loved it.
The only Grammy he ever won was his gospel album How Great Thou Art. My top favorite album. I'm not necessarily religious, but I play It whenever I need a pick-me-up.
Enjoyed this video once again and your reaction. Elvis was amazing, and he allowed other artists sharing his stage, to shine and be in the spotlight too. He said at the MSG interview "there's room for everybody". He looks amazing here, and he sounds phenomenal. Truely an iconic TV show. ⚡🔥👍🥇
Just remember there are two types of people who do Elvis ,impersonators ,and ultimate elvis tribute artist ,who pay their respect to him ,if you are going to go down this rabbit hole ,you got to do the beginning ,him on the MILTON BERLE SHOW doing hound dog his dance moves are just amazing ,and this is when rock ,and roll started ,and always watch him live ,he will never disapoint you
Thank you for shining this light as to who and what Elvis TRULY is. This is your hour of enlightenment and bask in it!! Thanks for getting the real essence of Elvis being the artist and the person as he was in his own skin. When you really dig deep and find out what his spiritual relationship was, and how it shaped his views on himself, the black community that he grew up in and around, and humanity as a whole as we are all one and the same in the eyes of Elvis and God, and how his love of Gospel and R&B shaped his music tastes and talent, that's when you get to the root and greatness of his soul and passion of the man known as "The King Of Rock & Roll".
Elvis career started 56 to 77 short career,has sold over a billion records, is in 5 or 6 hall of fame and is still relevant to 5his day.he had the voice the moves the looks the whole package and sang over 700 songs and starred in 31 movies ,jailhouse rock and king creole are good movies to start with,and viva Las vegas. Flaming star.
Elvis has done many gospel songs ,in fact those albums was the only ones he won a Grammy award for . ❤️ Please react to those songs . From the albums ” How great thou art ” and ” His hand in mine ”, there are many lovely songs there . And ” Precious lord”,” I believe”,” reach out to Jesus” are lovely songs too ,but not from these albums .
Hoochie Coo dancers were a little sinful, a little risque. The 68 special was his return to his musical roots after 8 years of making movies. It was a triumph for Elvis. I would suggest you watch the 1970 live version of his number 1 hit from 1969 called "Suspicious Minds" 1970 Elvis had been back to live performances after a long lay off-he was in the best shape of his life and his performances were on fire. From 1969 till his death in1977 Elvis sold out every show he did in Vegas and every concert tour that he did.
It’s the gospel segment from the 1968 comeback special. ❤️Its wonderful ,isn’t it ?😍 I think it is the best part. If you watch the Elvis movie from 2022, about his life ,you will see how important this televised show was .
Older here and want to thank you, honestly for your reactions. Not for the fact that you enjoy them but you actually take the time to dissect them and now slowly but surly you are discovering what we grew up with and loved so much. A true Artist no matter what the nay-sayers and the haters put out there. Strap yourself in my young friend and enjoy the ride :-)). He is truly not a 1 trick pony proving that by showing his range in both music and vocals. Check out What Now My Love Honolulu Hawaii rehearsal. I promise you will be mesmerized with his stage presence, control, tempo and blast off. Peace always S
In the 70s Elvis performed over a thousand concerts; all of them sold out. He had several platinum and gold singles and albums. Presley also had two documentaries made about his performances and a concert broadcasted by satellite to most places in the world simultaneously; a first in 73. The outward signs of his health issues became noticeable only around 74. At that point the quality of his performances became inconsistent ; especially 76 - 77. Unfortunately some have stereotyped this small part to inaccurately characterize the rest of that otherwise successful time of his career. The 68 Comeback Special was Elvis's reintroduction to live performances. A great part of that you could use is his stand up 3 song medley performance of some of his most acclaimed songs.
Yup, this was live on TV, of course TV as it was 55 years ago. Elvis got sick in 1977 and was trying to perform even then and sadly, that's how he got remembered by some people. His career was way more than that. Elvis was a guy who could sing in one take and get it right on, not many people could do that. This number is kind of Churchy, which is where Elvis was personally rooted from his youth, the Gospel thing. This number is kind of like a Broadway production, if you've ever been to Broadway shows they are a lot like this. Elvis loved Gospel so much he'd stay up all night with his band hanging around the piano singing until dawn.
All of Elvis from start to finish you will enjoy and appreciate and know him for the wonderful person he was ...There is alot...He just got sick at the end of his life..❤
Enjoying your reactions. I’m glad you are discovering the true Elvis & who he really was. Elvis was an extremely talented, kind, funny & generous human being who has left this great legacy❤
This special was aired on TV, Dezember 1968. Steve Binder, the producer, wanted a show that just shows Elvis's talents and wanted no guest stars or a host, like other shows did. ( Frank Sinatra did a nearly 60 minutes welcome home show in 1960 for him and Elvis was in there for about 6 minutes. Great 6 minutes by the way.) If i remember right the Hochie Koo is an erotik dance. Yes, his speaking voice is as beautiful as his singing style. He always had black and white people around him, in his live, his movies, the music he loved, the generous things he did... Loved your reaction very much! Please dive deeper into his live and you'll see why he was/ is so loved. Thank you!💚🌞
I saw this in U.K. on news years eve , it was out of this world . Apart from the movies it was the nearest we got to seeing him perform on stage ,❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Since you seem truly interested to know more about Elvis, I'm going to throw a bunch of things your way: Elvis Presley - Music Evolution (1954-1977) (7:32) Elvis Presley - Live TV Phone Interview (1956) (8:39) Elvis Presley - The King of kindness (6:31) Elvis: Return to Tupelo (54:02) This tells the story of his childhood from birth through the beginning of his career. Bruno Kirby Story: 'The Magic of Elvis Presley' (4:32) Elvis Presley - Gospel Medley (On Tour) (3:51) Gospel was Elvis' favorite genre of music. He included a gospel song or two in each of his concerts. After a show he would often sing gospel songs with his musicians until dawn. This is a snall part of one of those informal sessions. Can't wait to see your next Elvis reaction! Just remember to always expect the unexpected when it comes to Elvis.
Elvis Presley is considered the greatest entertainer of all time. He was genius in so many genres and is the biggest selling recording artist of all time. His 1973 concert Aloha From Hawaii was broadcast around the world via satellite and 1.5 billion people watched it. He had universal appeal. I watched that concert in 1973 when I was 14 years old and when he walked on stage I thought that’s the coolest dude I’ve ever seen! Still do.
This was a video production from the Special. Elvis wanted a Gospel Segment because Christmas was near and this Special was aired on NBC T.V. on December 3rd, 1968 at 8:30 P.M. Elvis fought to get this into the show with both Black and White Dancers and Singers. Notice Elvis does everything in 1 take. No voice alteration electronically.. No Auto Tune. None of that crap. Just pure Talent, feeling, and emotion. The Cat Elvis could real ly Sing!❤
It makes all of Elvis fans feel great for you to do him justice with your comments. My heart would break everytime I seen a comedian that did, said the unkindest words about Elvis, The man that would help anyone. HIS MUSIC is his legacy FOREVER and will never be forgotten. Love you Elvis!!😪😪 Thank You!!
I watched this special when I was 10. All of my family was mesmerized. You should watch the bordello number from the same special. It was removed by the censors when it was first aired. It was included in second airing. The first movie you watch should be King Creole. It is the best out of the 31. It was released in 1958. It was filmed in black and white. (Though a movie could be filmed in color then, most were still in black and white. Color was more expensive.) ) It has well known actors in it. The plot is mature for an Elvis film. I would say 90% of fans rate it his #1 movie. Movies to skip: Kissin Cousins, Stay Away Joe, Harum Scarum.
Yes King Creole is in my opinion, his best acting role . I like Jailhouse Rock and Loving You too and of course Love me Tender 🥰 As he made his Comeback Special we began to see the real Elvis again after years of sub standard movies which he was contractually obliged to do. To see more of the real man That’s the Way it Is, is a great watch . Seeing him prepare for Vegas . His interactions with his musicians and backing singers is amazing. Elvis Presley… gone too soon 😢😢😢❤
Sorry, but it wasn't included in the second airing, the second airing was already in 1969 ,the year after the first airing. The bordello scene was released officially for the first time on DVD in 2004, and on video in the 90's by bootleggers.
I was 3 when I heard Elvis on the radio and loved his voice first. Never even saw what he looked like til we got a tv when I was 10. Loved the films because I was the age of the kids in his films and wished I was them !! He died the day I started work when I was 20 and it was the saddest news that many people found unbelievable. America ran out of flowers so many were sent to Graceland! Europe mourned because now he’d never ever tour to sing to us. Thank you so much for your honest and appreciative reaction that will make more people see the phenomenal man for who he really was. Not least the humanitarian who gave away most of his fortune to charities, sick people, people down on their luck and to his fans,for supporting him ( plus he never took tax deductions because he said that meant he wasn’t truly giving!). He once said that he’d never be able to earn enough money to forget what it was like to be dirt poor. Enjoy your adventure now, with so much to listen to. 👌💕🕺
I was in my teens when this was made. Elvis was our savior back then. He made us happy with all his songs. We really miss him. Watch his music from the 50's. Anybody that says bad things about Elvis is just jealous. He was the whole package. Looks and a beautiful voice!❤
They were Jealous. Thats why they did it. He had it all. I watched this when it happened. I'm a forever Elvis Fan! I love that you're in awe...we were too!
First, let me say, any person who mocked Elvis was just plain jealous of his talent. Second, Elvis was not fat, after his .Elvis had serious medical issues. In concerts during the late 70s his body was literally shutting down. He was bloated, not from being fat but because his body was shutting down. Watch his concert in 1977, literally weeks before his death. He sat down at the piano played and sang Unchained Melody. You could see how sick he was, but his voice was absolutely amazing. Watch that video 1977, Elvis singing Unchained Melody, and you'll see what I mean. There never was or ever will be another singer/entertainer like him. He was also generous, humble, and spiritual. He is and will be the only King this country has or will ever have. Long Live The King. ❤️❤️
This telecast part of the Elvis 1968 comeback special. Was Elvis' tribute to the Cospel genre, he always had a love and respect for the Cospel genre that he was raised with in the Church as a child.
Well Elvis had a lot of phases in his life 50’s Elvis young, cute starting to find himself, 60’s Elvis post Army comes back developing that beautiful voice and growing into those super gorgeous looks of his. He’s in the movies which are great by the way he’s a natural actor great comedic timing and wonderful dramatic actor he’s a natural. The 68 special he’s super gorgeous and needs to prove something to himself and the world which he does. Then 70’s Elvis omg he’s a God he’s in Vegas the most gorgeous man on the planet he sells Vegas out time and time again. His voice is like the best silk in the world and he melts your soul. I don’t where this about “ fat” Elvis is coming from Elvis had a combination he was sick and bloated from health issues and years of improper prescription drug use. He had a twisted colon, high blood pressure, enlarged heart, glaucoma, and other health problems plus he was only really ill from 76-77. Not an excuse just an explanation he was not perfect but his time on earth he gave 1000%. Elvis was a wonderful humanitarian and the best entertainer artist this world will ever see. His wardrobe was signature and he was a fashion icon Elvis wore the sport coat with no shirt underneath first lol of course he looked gorgeous. Some of these people have no business wearing that btw 🤣. TCB⚡️
I have watched many reactors, react to Elvis Presley for the first. I'm truly enjoying them discovering how amazing he really was!!! I am 57 years old and I have been an Elvis fan most of my life. He truly was an amazing human being and soooo talented!! Great reaction ❤❤!
If you haven't checked out his gospel music, you're in for a life changing experience. Recommendations are "Take My Hand, Precious Lord", "Peace In The Valley," "Crying In The Chapel", and the amazing live performance "How Great Thou Art" (1972).
It was amazing. Elvis comeback was amazing. Black performers and dancers, gospel was what Elvis was brought up on. He grew up dirt poor and in black neighbourhoods. This was so innovative. Elvis was singing what he loved. He was deeply spiritual.
Hi, I’m an old Elvis fan since 1960 from Sweden. Elvis is still my absolutey King. Hopefully you also had listening to “If I can dream” if don’t, you have to and you’re gonna love it to. I think it’s in the same concert. I love it 🎶❤️ Best regards from Katarina in Sweden.
I've dealt with this my whole life. I was an Elvis fan in high school and took a lot of ridicule because of it. Even got in a fight because some knucklehead would let it be.
Elvis, when he was at his best, had a 3 to 4 octave range. Listen to the song, it's now or never, and listen closely at the end when he hits that high note. The people who were in his band said that he was able to keep a perfect beat, timing and pitch every time. He had back up singers called the sweet inspirations. One of the singers was the mother of Whitney Houston. His base singer was in the Guinness world book of records for having the lowest voice. His name was JD somner. He could go two keys lower than a piano. I was him 3 times in concert and even though he was starting to get sick and over weight gave the best concerts every time.
One member of the stamps quartet said that, even though Elvis never took singing lessons his voice was so good that he could have sang opera if he had wanted to. So awesome, you have no idea how great he was. I don't think he knew how great he really was.
Elvis has many Gospel recordings “How Great Thou Art” live in 1972 is a special one. A great message song from Elvis is “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” live in 1970
I love your interpretation and your reaction to Elvis! It is right on! Thank you for understanding him right off the bat! May the Lord bless you, and I will continue to watch you! You’re terrific❤
To think this special almost didn't happen and I absolutely love Elvis forever I love when people discover him and love him too. He was a great man and entertainer. Great reaction ❤
Elvis recorded over 220 Gospel songs that I listen to when I paint. One of his backup singers was Cissy Houston, Whitney’s Mother. I saw this on TV when I was 14. Listen to If I Can Dream at this concert. He recorded to honour MLK and Bobby Kennedy, both good friends. His manager told him no and Elvis ignored him. His manager worked him to death. Elvis only sang this song twice in public because it made him emotional. He got picked on for having a black cook. They never checked to see that to him she was family. She was on a big wage and Elvis bought her a new house and a new car because she would go home in the dark. The world needed that man longer. Thank you. When Elvis was fat and I do not body judge he was very sick. The Elvis I loved was young and sweet. He was the only white man in the 50’s in the South standing up for equality. They Called him white N word and they smashed his records. He was raised in a black Ghetto in Tupelo Mississippi and he never saw his friends as a different colour. He did not back down and if anyone says he ever said anything racist is a liar, he didn’t have it in him. He held only one above his Mother and that was Jesus. He found his Baptist Church when he was small. The music took him there and he didn’t know he was the only white one there. I am 70 and I know who he was. Thank you for really seeing him. He hated the movies they made him make.
The caricature of Elvis is. Disgrace. Elvis was so embarrassed by how he looked at the end of his life. It's told in many books and that's what's remembered. Heartbreaking
Elvis insisted on putting a gospel song in the 68 comeback special. The stage where he is surrounded by his fans is display at the Graceland Elvis museum. At 78yrs. I visited Graceland and experienced Elvis as he lived and died in his beloved home. Great experience.
The martial arts segment is overlooked so often, IMO, in the 68 comeback special. It led to an opening of a segment of Americans being opened to such. Which ultimately led to so much more. Elvis was, is, and will always be.... An opener. A binder. And a blessing. This guy.... well... I was there as a kid at the beginning. I saw the 68 special when 1st broadcast. What a Uniter. What a Binder. What a Consolidator Elvis was, and is to this day. I can only imagine the death threats he received early in his career, transitioning from Sun records to RCA.... Precious Lord Hold my hand..... One for you my friend. Follow That Dream... a 1962 movie.... a comedic take.... Great. Right there with Andy Griffith in a 1958 film, "No Time For Sergeants," IMO. Must see. Great. You WILL smile. My guess is... that if you take the time to watch BOTH films.... you will not be sorry. At all. Enjoy.
You know I grew up with Elvis he was the best thing I have ever seen I still cry this day over his departure from this Earth there will never be another Elvis you know he grew up as a little boy singing in church and he love gospel ❣️❣️ you need it in
Great reaction man. And so good to hear you willing to get past the bullsh*t rumours that have been going around since the 1950's about Elvis Presley. If you haven't seen Elvis from 1970 performing "How Great Thou Art", check it out.
It was televised live on T.V in 1968! I was very fortunate to be able to watch it!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥! I am so proud of you for actually delving into Elvis! And not letting the Rumors and negative comments about him discouraged you from watching Elvis!!! As far as I'm concerned He was and still is the Greatest Entertainer of all time! His Legend will never Due! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
As a life long Elvis fan, who was bullied in school for being an Elvis fan, I am happy that you see how cool Elvis is. Cool doesn't even describe him well enough. I hope, one day, everyone can see what he truly was.
Nice Elvis reaction..keep m coming ... You mention Cissy ,but Cissy (Houston, mother of Withney) only sung background for the very first Las Vegas engagement in August 1969. In this choir we actually have Darlene Love, also a big name. This was actually meant as a Christmas special, but Elvis and his producer knew it was the first and best chance to revive his musical career. So it became a allround Elvis Comeback special. Every song from this special is a masterpiece and part of music history.
Great observations and reactions. Elvis was so versatile. He gained weight but he was very ill and I agree it’s unfair when people concentrate on his latter years when he deteriorated. But his talent never faded.
He is not remembered 45 yrs later for being fat man in Vegas but for his raw talent charisma, kindness, generosity, beautiful human being he was not called King for nothing but most of all he was King of humanity and that is why he is so loved and missed by millions worldwide. May he RIP
The «fat Elvis-in Vegas»- standard joke is ridiculous. Yes, he was a little heavier in his last couple of seasons, but far from the tabloid bullshit rammed down people throats. During 637 shows he looked fantastic in about 98% of them. He was one of the Top concert draws in USA till the day he died. He was to embark on a completely sold-out tour the day he died, people lining up in front of the box-office a week before sales opened.
I just love this production and everything about the ‘68 Comeback Special. I’ve watched this video a hundred times. Elvis gospel can’t be beat, it touches your soul.
You make my day! You are totally getting Elvis now. I’ve always been annoyed by the overweight, oversized side burned insults to Elvis. He was so much more that what they portray. He never has been and never will be matched! His films pre-1960 are the best. When he left the army, his manager signed him up to quick buck movies… Elvis hated doing them. He wanted to be a serious actor and when you see his first few movies, you will see he did have that potential. Although there is the odd dramatisation. In the ‘Elvis’ movie with Austin Butler, it gives a very good synopsis of his life, struggles, pressures put on him, the lies he was too… for such a wonderful and giving man, his life story would make you cry
Thank you for you giving Elvis a real reaction and looking deeper. Yes the man had his own issues but who don’t. There is so much more of him as an entertainer. Elvis lived and breathed music. Brought up in the low part of town and grew a huge humanitarian. He loved Church, Gospel, Country, Blues and Rock & Roll. People forget that the Musical times changed from his early days when he went in the Army. Everyone experimented with sound because he was able to breakthrough the barriers. At first his sound was thought of as Black…..Those were his roots and sound. They call him a copy cat because he didn’t write his own songs. Songs were written and pitched to him and he recorded other’s songs and it was a honor back in those days to have Elvis record your song. So much more to say, like how much thought he put into his performances and how well he took care if his huge band and back up singers. There is so much twisted bunk out there. A deep look into Elvis is what you did and I applaud you and Thank You from one Music lover to another.
It was shear pleasure watching you discover the roots of Elvis. Gospel, Rhythm & Blues and Country. Gospel was at the core of Elvis’s being from childhood. He was chosen to deliver. He touches everyone’s soul as he did your’s! Great reaction video!
I was a teenager when he came out . I loved him ao much I had 550 pictures of him on my wall ,and big letters ELVIS OVER MY BED. I SAW him once in concert 3rd row from stage. So excited ❤
Love ❤️ your reaction. You will never regret delving into his life and career. There are a lot of documentaries about his life. Elvis and the Black Community the Echo Will Never Die, part one and two,King of Kindness, and so many others. These will show you diverse he. He loved everyone the same. Elvis ❤❤❤ RIP
I’m from the UK and the 68 special was shown on our tv,I went to my cousins house to watch as they were all fans we just danced and screamed all through it,magnificent,I have it on dvd,elvis had his demons but he was a good soul and had a wicked sense of humour try to watch elvis that’s the way it is and aloha from Hawaii
You are so amazing I wish more people were like you . This is why Elvis fans are so defensive, because jealous people in the industry could not compete with him. He made 31 movies, he is know in every part of the world for gospel as as he is for rock. He won 3 Grammy for gospel, he started out in gospel. I wish you could react to "Elvis Presley and the Black Community" you will understand. I lived it, and it makes me sad. I am 80 and you are right he changed culture and music. You are a nice man, thank you. Also the opening number to this 68 special "Trouble/Guitar Man" will blow your mind. Be Blessed
Yes, it was on TV. If you watched, you felt like you were now his friend, it was so close and personal. He was a poor boy who grew up to the greatest!!! I loved him as a kid ( born in 1950) and still love him today.
Elvis got heavy when he was sick towards the end.When Elvis did the 1968 special he became true to himself.If you look into the 68 special you`ll be going down a deep rabbit hole.
Was lucky to have a mom that was an Elvis fan. She took me to see him perform when I was nine years old. We had main floor seats at Detroit's old Olympia Stadium (1971). I'll never forget when he came out on stage, the audience went crazy and this little guy had to stand on his chair for the entire show to see him. Just incredible
I have loved Elvis since I was a child, I’m 67 now. It was a big deal when there was an Elvis special on tv, my whole family , mom, dad and all of us kids would be glued to the tv. There is no one like this beautiful, gifted, generous man, never will be. God gifted talent. Miss him
I'm a 65 year old white dude who grew up with Elvis my entire family and I do mean my entire family brothers sisters Aunts Uncles cousins grandparents sitting around one single TV and 1968 watching this man and his amazing talent. Am I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving a commentary like you're giving about this man you are an amazing individual sir thank you
