THIS SONG MADE ME CRY | FIRST TIME HEARING Elvis - In The Ghetto REACTION 

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Please NEVER apologize for showing your emotions, that takes courage and shows you have a big heart. You are a human that can be touched by truth and compassion for others suffering. I applaud you and thank you for being such a deep feeling person. May you always be blessed with faith, love and abundance❤

He knew better than most, he grew up in one of the poorest neighbourhoods in mississippi, one of about 4 white families in a black neighbourhood. Most of his friends were black and this was almost unheard of at the time. Thats why skin colour never mattered to him, he felt more comfortable with them because they were the people he grew up with.

When I first heard this in 1969, I cried like a baby. I was 17 and not looking forward to my eighteenth birthday. Vietnam was raging and tearing the soul and the fabric of America apart. I was brought up in the projects, and I have seen this song play out more than once. Poverty breeds a sense of hopelessness which then turns to anger. I was almost beaten to death when I was six years old by a thirteen-year-old boy. He knocked out all my teeth and kicked me in the dirt like I was less than a human being.. Ya'll we have to love one another. Thank you for a great song that needs to hit the charts again today. I did go into the army and watched Vietnam tear our nation apart, and its soul is still wounded. This is your boy in Tennessee trying to spread the love of Jesus Christ. If we all lived for him and loved one another, hatred would stop, and there would be no crime.

Elvis grew up in the ghetto, poor, father in and out of prison, struggling mama. He was hugely influenced by black music, gospel, soul, R&B. He was humble, kind, exceptionally generous. He was LEGEND. I loved your sincere reaction to this EPIC tune. You're a man with soul, my friend ❤❤❤ And your baby's reaction was awesome too 😁

He grew up in poverty but he never forgot his roots. I like the song and that he brought it to the Las Vegas audience

I'm a 65 y.o. white woman. This song has always made me cry & even more sad is that nothing has really changed in all these decades.

elvis grew up poor; he CARED about poor people everywhere. and people made fun of him for this song in the seventies; i remember it. and the last verse makes me cry, too.

If anyone is not moved by that song, there is something seriously wrong with them.

James Brown sat at Elvis viewing for hours . He said he lost a brother when Elvis passed

This song was relevant then as it is now, Elvis was raised in a Tupelo ghetto, he didn’t see colour he just loved people, there will never be another voice like his, his throat was kissed by angels, thank you, great reaction 🙏🏼💚

Elvis was a super troubled guy but he had a good heart and loved people.

Don't be ashamed that this made you cry. We should all be crying and working to bring betterment to all of humanity. This song just brought it to the eyes and ears of everyone.

There were many who told Elvis not to record this song, "it would be too controversial". Well he stuck to his conviction and recorded it anyway. It was a hit for him, but also Elvis came from extreme poverty growing up. So this song struck a chord with him, it shows and tells so much and it's one of his very best.

No apology needed. There is NO shame in crying.

Crying doesn’t make you soft, it shows who you are. I cried with you my brotha, it only shows we are human

Mac Davis wrote it. Elvis recorded it in 1969. His manager, Col. Parker, did not want Elvis to record this song because it was too controversial. Elvis did it anyway. He grew up poor in the South, and he lived among poor blacks. He loved their music and felt their pain. He actually went to black churches because he loved the Gospel music.

We all cry to this song, we cry for the young men in the ghetto then and now, we cry for the mother's heartbreak and the lost hope. We also cry for the eyes that turn away from the truth instead of helping to bring about change in the lives of these young men. Thank you for reacting in such a real way. Much love from the UK 💚

Elvis was YEARS ahead of his time. He understood more than anyone realised he grew up poor his dad was imprisoned but this amazing man loved everyone. The world lost him far to soon

PLEASE don't apologize for your tears. I'm a 60-year-old white (Jewish) man... I cried 50 years ago when as a child I first heard this classic song. I cry today whenever I hear it. This song never - EVER - fails to bring me to tears each & every time I hear it bc nothing has changed in these last five-plus decades. I can't remotely relate to the struggle - but I know it has never relented & continues generation after generation. Elvis got it. This song is as real as it gets. My heart breaks whenever I hear it. 😢 I wish - and I pray to God - we can one day change this world for the betterment of everyone!

A strong person has the ability to care and to show it. There is nothing wrong with showing you are a caring Human. It has really touched you as it has millions of others. This song was recorded in January 1969 by Elvis, It has never and will never lose the meaning or the message. I am 70 years old, and I live in Canada. Thank you for sharing a part of yourself with us. Stay strong just like today.

Elvis sings with so much passion. He doesn't just sing this song. He feels and suffers with this song. Absolutely unique ❤🙏

Emotions are not soft. Our experiences are what makes us who we are.

In one short song, it's a gut punch of tragic truth. The melody, the fluid voice, the soaring backing vocals, the lyrics that cut to the chase all combine to tell the story of continuing racism, poverty, and tragedy. I was probably 7, sitting on the floor with my little record player listening to singles. A little white girl in a small town far removed from the upheavals of the '60's, and with this one song, I GOT it. I laid down and wept. The world turns and we're still blind.

I'll tell the truth I'm a 62 year old white man, and this song always seemed over-sentimental to me. But listening to you, I understand now. It makes sense now. You opened my eyes, man.

Man, I am a 60-year old man, and I am crying right here with you. I have heard this song MANY times, and it still brings me to tears. I shed a tear, not so much because of the song, but the message in the song. It's just heartbreaking that in one of the world's wealthiest nations, ghettos still exist.

Don't forget the song writer who penned this song, Mac Davis. He had the vision and Elvis had the delivery. Mac also had a great career.

Quizzy, I'm, a 70 year old white native East St. Louisan. I was born into a working class family but had opportunities to move up that I know certainly few poor black children had. As a fellow St. Louisan, I want to thank you for your sharing of raw emotion. God bless you and keep you and God help all of us to find our way to a better future.

1969, I'm a 12 year old white kid, and thought hey another cool Elvis tune. 15 years later I'm now a Christian man, same song brought me to tears. This is so huge, I feel convicted and helpless at the same time.

Elvis lived in the ghetto and he knew what it was like.Elvis loved everyone,Elvis didn’t write it but he was willing to sing it.He definitely put his feelings into this song.No need to apologize u have feelings and you are human.

Such a genuine reaction. They tried to stop him releasing this song but he wouldn’t listen. He grew up in poverty himself. He played with children of all colour as he was in their situation. Elvis needed to sing this. Take care, you’re an amazing dad you always have your son with you.

Don't ever apologize for crying, It's a sign of strength not weakness.

Elvis was a true singer and loved everybody regardless of color. I am a 78 yr old white female and I cry everytime I hear this song.

The back story about Elvis doing this song was, he was in Vegas. His manager, and some other advisors at the hotel he performed at didn't want him to sing it there, fearing he might alienate the, obviously, very wealthy crowds. He stood his ground. It actually had the opposite affect. It became one of his top 5 iconic songs, and was reported that the Vegas audiences loved the song. Nice reaction video. I watch many. I can usually read sincerity. You seem very legit to me.

As powerful as this song is, you're baby dancing in the back brought a smile to my face.

I'm from Chicago, elvis sung the truth.

Just surfing RU-vid and ran across your video, all I gotta say is : Dude what took you & others so long to connect with the words of this song ? Elvis was Born to Gladys & Vernon Presley & grew up in Tupelo Mississippi, right smack dab in the heart of the poorest area of the south. (The poor white & black ghetto of that time). Too poor to own their own home, Mom earned $2 per day working in a sweat shop factory as a seamstress sewer sewing all day. Dad earned $18 per week working hard labor at the lumber yard in Tupelo. Always living with relatives & sharing homes with them. Constantly moving from relatives homes to relatives homes. Even ended up living in Section 8 Government housing for low income families in Tupelo. (The Ghetto). Before finally Vernon was given a very small loan to build their first small house. The new house still wasn’t in the nicest neighborhoods still on the poor side of town. After getting started in the music business was able to save money & Bought first 3 bedroom home for $40K and sold it for $55K after making some improvements and adding a swimming pool. Only lived there for 9 months before selling & purchasing Graceland. So The Ghetto Elvis lived it, and came from very humble beginnings, exactly the things said in this song! He done this song from the things he saw, experienced and heard about in his young life experiences. Elvis as a child was influenced first by gospel music in church and Country, Bluegrass gospel and Gospel on The radio. The Poor White & Poor Black culture was intermingled into his life growing up. But what gave Elvis his upbeat style, that was later called Rock and Roll, it all stemmed from the black musician rhythm and blues culture of the south. Black rhythm and the black blues music that arouse from the south is what created Elvis’s whole style. Many Known and unknown facts are that Elvis has never had a prejudice bone in his body. After acquiring money to do So, Elvis went back to many of the poor black folks that was kind to him along the way. Giving them money, jewelry, new homes & cars as a token of appreciation for them being good to him along the way. Elvis needed a new ride home in the rain and a kind black lady with a older “ Buick jalopy car on its last leg gave him a ride home. On that ride she gave him great conversation that he took to heart. Elvis called the Cadillac dealership and purchased her a brand new Cadillac and had it and it’s title delivered to her for her kindness! He done this for many less fortunate people who helped him or was exceptionally kind to him along the way. He never forgot where he came from and the struggles the people around him had! Because Elvis being very spiritual believes as the Good Book the Bible says: God gives more blessings to those who give freely from the heart. It’s much more blessed of one to give than to receive. 😉 Loved the fact that you gave this Song a review straight from ur Heart. Also never think it’s not manly to cry when something truly touches your heart. Because God sees that and he will honor you for it in the end.

There is nothing wrong with wanting views, brother. You deserve them. Your reaction was incredible and your comments were totally on point. Elvis was not a protest singer, but he had very strong views on racial equality - or rather inequality. That's why the accusation of Elvis being racist, based on an absolute lie, is the most tragic of ironies. When he sang If I can Dream - he meant it. Elvis contributed to the MLK campaign, and he had his speeches on vinyl in his record collection. He cried when MLK was assassinated. He recorded In The Ghetto, against the advice of his people, because he believed in this song. Others he recorded - Change Of Habit, Walk A Mile In My Shoes, even Clean Up Your Own Backyard, were all songs that cried out for peace and understanding, to let go of hate and just take a look at the hypocrisy going on all around. He felt deeply about the black community because it was HIS community growing up, and he learnt what love and support was from them, his neighbours. Fantastic reaction. Subscribed.

Your reaction is beautiful and heartfelt. I’m a 61 year old white woman. This song makes me cry every time I hear it. It was written by Mac Davis, a white singer/song writer who passed away in 2020. The relatively few words he uses in this song paint such a heart wrenching picture. That’s such a gift he had.

Im 65 , tears come easy when listening to this great song. Nothing has changed.

Elvis came from the Ghetto. Born with no running water or electricity. Outhouse. Twin brother died at birth. His dad went to prison for 2 yrs for writing a bad check to feed his starving family. He never forgot what it was like. I think that's why he always helped so many ppl.

Thank you for realizing what Elvis was all about. He lived in the ghetto in government housing and he sang some songs that addresses the struggles and racism. People can say what they want about Elvis but I grew up with his music and movies and I remember the day he died. My heart still hurts because he was a really good human being and a true legend. The world will never forget about Elvis and I will go to my grave in awe of all his talents and kindness.

This is my favorite Elvis song and I cry every time I hear it. My mom, God rest her soul, passed away 2 years ago while listening to Elvis playing in the background. She was a lifelong fan of his. When my cousin asked her what she was going to do once she got to heaven, she replied with "I'm going to find Elvis." Big hugs to you sir🫂

This song was written by a Texan named Mac Davis back in the early 70's. Most of his songs of the time were very 'real'. Give a listen to him. He wrote and preformed many songs that touched on so many things.

Almost every song Elvis Presley made is true story

Your research into Elvis' background will lead you into knowing the real person. To know him, is to love him!! R.I.P. Elvis!!

Thank you for keeping it real. Elvis was the real deal - grew up in absolute poverty, and until the death he took his last breath he placed family and friends above wealth. He grew up in the poorest areas of Tupelo and Memphis in the projects, and even though he ultimately possessed fame and riches he gave most of it away - oftentimes to complete strangers. He was a very rare human being who possessed unbelievable talent, charisma and heart.

When I'm down I call my son, he lives in Aussie, me in NZ. He answer the phone and sometimes I am too emotional to speak but he knows its me because he see my name come up and he will say, are you okay pop I love you dad and he will sing this song for me and he can sing my boy. He knows I need to hear The Ghetto when I'm low because I'm reminded that what ever my bad is, it doesn't compare at all to the poor children around the world that are dying of hunger, murder, oppression and so on. Some of these kids have never smiled in their lives they got nothing to be happy about, living in tents on a desert etc etc. Those poor,poor children. My happiness and well being comes from music. Wouldn't it be nice if it worked for the children, sweet sweet music. It I could dream

I understand your pain and am with you on not wanting your son to grow up "In the Ghetto". Where I grew up we were thought to be trash and were called Bridgeton River Rats, we were very poor, all of my siblings and I got out of there, thankfully, and all have decent lives now, if you are very determined you can get out of there too! Much love and hope to you and your little one!

I don’t think there has ever been a more gut-wrenching line than, “and his momma cries” My throat clenches up every time I hear it

I grew up to Elvis and I can sit and watch 100 different reactions to this song, today, and the tears flow the whole time... powerful and so true for today

Elvis lived this, music and the4 black community saved him. He loved his gospel he loved black music. He was real and loved everyone

Black people should embrace Elvis for he is one of your own. His mother was native American Indian and felt more comfortable on the "other side of the tracks" so Elvis started his singing career and developed his craft growing up and singing in the choir of his mama and his all-black baptist church and listening to music performed at the community events in the black community. I hate hearing people say Elvis stole or appropriated anything. Elvis was beloved in the black community and accepted as one of their own. Anything that Elvis took he took with graciousness and it was freely offered. Singing comes from the soul and it was amongst humble black folk that Elvis enriched his soul and learned to sing. I hate to break it to you youngsters but if music is Elvis, Elvis IS black.👍

Elvis fought very hard to record this song and if I can dream his manager said we don't do message songs it will ruin your career but Elvis kicked everybody out and said from now on I will never sing another song if it doesn't mean something to me and Elvis is the type of singer that will make you feel what he is singing he just has that special power that's why we love him so much

I am just thankful the world is finally figuring out how amazing Elvis was.

Elvis is still working for racial justice and spreading love. I am from Iowa, a very white state, only 3 blacks in my high school class of 620. My sister went to Memphis and worked for Elvis, caring for a friend of his who had Cerebral Palsy and his poor family. He taught us all to love those from all races and walks of life. When the racist assholes in the South called him obscene and vulgar with Negro ways, we all thought those ways must be pretty awesome. He taught us love and charity and hope and that is another reason he is a king. Love your reaction and your humanity. Your little boy is darling, too. Thanks for your channel.❤️💖🎶

This song makes me cry every time I hear it.

Elvis is the king for a reason.

Written by the late, great Mac Davis! This song goes right to the heart! Don't ever apologize for showing emotion. This is what good music does.

Probably one of his best and most emotional songs together with Old Shep. A ghetto was an alien concept to me as a young Dutch boy and this song was the first time I ever heard about it. It was one of the triggers that made me interested in the USA, in history and in other cultures. I know every single word of this song and bro.... after all these years, I still tear up when hearing (and singing along) this song. Never appologize for showing your true self. And you are correct.... I will never get it in the way that you get it. But still.... I get it bro... you know what I mean?

Elvis was born in the Ghetto he lived with the black community went to a black soulful church he never ever forgot it. Elvis wanted the soul of the sweet inpirations in his band in a time they did not like it in texas he could not bring the black singers Elvis went into a rage and started to throw the furniture around and told them if you don't want them then I am not going this was in 1969 they said ok come he sold the astrodome out. Elvis did not care he loved the brothers. One of Elvis best musical friend was James Brown when Elvis died he was laid out in his house James came and cried and stayed next to Elvis coffin and just talked to him for at least three hours many felt unforftable James was crushed so was BB King, Fats Domino. Elvis grew up with the black comminty and when he put out his first record with Sun they all thought Elvis was a black singer. Elvis truly was color blind.

You are a genuinely a nice person just keep true to yourself like Elvis did.

Written by Lubbock Texas native Mac Davis. RIP Mac.

I was a little girl when that came out, still makes me cry because it's worse not over

Evis was a gift to all of us.

Don’t ever apologize for your feelings! You are not soft, you are real. Elvis grew up poor in the Mississippi Delta, and was not promised anything. He sings from the heart only because he feels it and can relate to it.

So I think we should raise our children with more love and less anger.

ELVIS grew up very poor he loved hearing the African Comedy sing the blues, and he brought it with him and he definitely gave back

This song is why Elvis was but always be the king. 60 years on and he us still relevant. Pity our politicians are not.

The most realistic song ever written and sung. Be proud of your tears. You have heart. Your son is lucky to have you.

Country Music Star Mac Davis wrote In the Ghetto for Elvis. This song gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. I am a proud Grandmother of 5 beautiful black Grand babies. My son-in-law works hard every day to make sure that his babies don’t fall into the same traps he did. Elvis was a huge supporter for the black community even to the point of refusing to play in some Southern places if they didn’t allow his backing singers to preform. He treated everyone equally and saw no color. He was an amazing man. God Bless his soul.

The song writer is Mac Davis. My granny taught him piano in Tahoka, Texas in the 1940’s. He just passed away. My Dad remembered the Davis family living next door. My Dad passed away at the age of 91 in 2021. It is a great song. He also wrote Kentucky Rain for Elvis and had a hit of his own called Baby, Baby, Don’t Get Hooked on Me. He had a tv show of his own for a short while. Glenn Campbell lured his wife away from him, too. People have many layered lives. It’s wonderful that the song touches people’s hearts today.

Never be ashamed of emotions. I cry every time this song plays. I am myself from the ghetto in Sweden, Rinkeby.

Your tears are the best tribute you can ever give. Elvis sang it to hit home and it does just that. Watching you listen to this for the first time, with your own son playing in the background, made this review 10x more powerful. With this crazy world we live in today, many more people need to here this song.

He was the real deal in the 50's... this man cared.. yesindeedy!! He was the real deal!

ELVIS LIVED IT TOO WHEN HE WAS JUST A KID!HE KNEW ABOUT THE GHETTO!!

Yes Sir, I cry almost every time, Elvis is the King man ❤

Nice shout Quizzy. I’m a 62 year old white artist from the UK. This song has always resonated with me in the same way. The ghetto is universal, The ghetto is poverty the world over and its effects on individuals and communities are severely damaging and long lasting , and they are also lessons. But it’s so hard to escape.. don’t think we ever escape.. but we can share the message and strive for change. This song is a brilliant , sensitive and insightful poem for the dispossessed everywhere. It has a Universality and a challenge. Makes me want to cry but also makes me want to change things… Fight the good fight brothers and sisters 💙🎸

The interesting thing about this video is, he's doing it in Las Vegas. Two or 3 shows a day. Look at the crowd. This was 1969. White wealthy people went to Vegas in droves to gamble. They expect a fun show with Elvis doing some fun hits. In the middle of the show he lays this song in them. Nobody at that time knew what living in the ghetto was like. A song about the struggle of a poor mother, poor young man just trying hard every day to survive then, getting shot, and dying on the street. His Mama cries as another baby like him is born, and his mother cries. This is NOT what they expected. No one in the industry wanted to touch this song. Elvis's manager said NO! Elvis did it, and at once, the world saw into the sadness of lives they would have never known anything about if Elvis didn't insist on throwing the spotlight on it. Of course, after Elvis made it a hit, the industry went WOKE, and they all recorded their own version. Thank you for your moving reaction. Thank you to your son in the background. We need to see more of him! Peace 💎🍃🌹

I WAS BORN AND RAISED IN A MEXICAN GHETO, I LIVED ALL THAT. we call it BARRIO.

Your reaction to this song is what made me subscribe. I have NEVER been able to listen to this song without tears. You feel it cuz you get it man! Elvis got it, because he LIVED it (in his youth). Fortunately he was blessed with a beautiful voice and soul (and he sure was good looking too!), which helped his family overcome poverty and dispair. I think he wanted to record this song to give people hope, and inspiration to strive for better for themselves and their children. He wanted them to know it's possible and to believe they are worthy and deserving of better. Your emotions show that you are not a robot (lol) or a sociopath. They mean you are a strong man with a good heart - NOT weak! Take care!

It's a powerful song, for sure. Gives me the chills. Too many mothers lose their children from poverty or crime. This song is old, but the message is still current.

This is the most moving reaction video I've ever watched. Never be ashamed of your emotions. Never be ashamed of who you are. Elvis understood it. He experienced poverty as a child- so much so that he lived in a segregated black community in the south, and was both friends with and influenced by the great black blues musicians of his time. Do yourself a favour- go see the new Elvis movie. Tells his story brilliantly.

Always be there for your son. Actually be there. Help & guidance are what a child needs.

When you get to the part where he cries and realizes that the song is just beginning...Things are about to get real. Quick!

More than 40 yrs from this performance and the circle continues. Elvis was beyond his time.

Music is the universal language. Elvis was one of the many greats who chose to use it to bring us all together. I’m a 50 year old construction worker and I cry when I here Elvis ” If I can dream.” Thanks for sharing your feelings and the video and laying it out there.

Cry as much as you want it shows your human and got a good heart

There will never be another Elvis ❤

A beautiful and heartfelt reaction my man. You may not know this (I do because I grew up in Memphis), but when Elvis was a kid, he and his family lived in the housing projects for a few years there. They had nothing. He at least understood the feeling of being without and the desperation.

Thank you for feeling who elvis was and where his soul was born. He still touches us with his music.

Some people hear yet they never listen. Some people listen and never hear. It's amazing what we feel when we listen and hear together

Elvis was dirt poor too and was never prejudice, he hung with all his black neighborhood friends and the black churches. He loved gospel music

I know you'll want to check out: If I Can Dream - Show Closer ('68 Comeback Special) (3:12). This was Elvis's tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. Before you listen to this song, I hope you'll read this article: "Elvis and the Black Community - Dispelling the Myth". It will show you why this song meant so much to Elvis and why he sang it with so much emotion and passion.

You should not apologize for crying and getting emotional with this song, those lyrics are so powerful that even people who have not lived that story (I am not rich but I did not have that degree of lack and poverty either) can be moved when listening to it, knowing that no human being deserves to live like this and that unfortunately there are so many people living like this and as you say sadly the cycle continues. Bravo for Mac Davis, for Elvis Presley, for you and for the people who move and who take action to improve little by little and that no more people live in that physical-mental ghetto. (I hope I expressed it all well, I am from México, my english is not the best).

The special thing about this song, so many, many more can relate to this than anyone could ever imagine. Different colors, ethnic backgrounds don't exclude a lot of people. Tragedy, illnesses, layoffs and circumstances don't show favorites.❤❤❤ Love your reaction, it was real. Love your baby in background. I know you are a great Dad and that's why we feel this song touched you. We praise you.❤❤🙏🙏

Thank you for real comments. I just watched a video about Elvis and the interviewer asked if he had a son what would he like him to learn most. Elvis said he would like to teach him to be considerate to others! In that way he would not become hard and not stop caring! Wow! Think of what he said! He knows what that was like....he was there! He knows about this song for sure. Your comments were spot on! You become hard and stop caring about anything and get angry about life.

Nothing wrong with tears man. If someone else put that song across it might not have the same feel. When Elvis Sings he means what he sings.

I'm 53 and from Memphis. I've been listening to this song since the 70s and it makes me cry every time. Bless you, man. No shame in the tears. The world could use more tears of empathy and understanding. Maybe we'd all shed fewer tears of pain.

This song will bring tears to anyone's eyes, I'm white but lived in ghetto , yes saint Louis like that , beautiful song and yet so true, Elvis is awesome singer ,he cared about people this song had meaning to him,it's ok to show emotions ,don't apologize for having a heart ,I've seen so many friends die drug addiction or alcohol abuse, I been in battered women's shelter abused is a tough life but praise be to God me and my baby girl in a safer environment it's a trailer but in a safer area , let's hope if enough people hear this song they will try to make a difference to break the cycle, peace and joy to all.