FIRST TIME HEARING Elvis Presley - In The Ghetto (Las Vegas 1970) REACTION

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  @rosemarywatson1231 · 1 year ago

  Elvis understood poverty. Born into it, I can respect him singing this song because of that fact.

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• UG

  @ugadawgs1990 · 1 year ago

  Elvis took stands against segregation and racism over & over. He did it publicly, privately, loudly, and quietly. He always stood up for black people.

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  @Marie-l7z1z · 1 year ago

  Elvis was born in poverty in a black community in Tupelo, Mississippi. Elvis knew about the struggles and harsh realities faced by those living in poverty. The track reflects not only the societal issues of the time but also Elvis’s deep empathy for the downtrodden. His manager didn't want him to sing it because of the backlash and Parker feared that the song's heavy themes and political undertones might alienate their core audience, which largely consisted of mainstream listeners who preferred escapist entertainment. Despite Parker's reservations, Elvis ultimately went against his manager’s wishes and recorded "In the Ghetto," which was released in 1969.

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  @Jimwood-k5r · 1 year ago

  Whenever Elvis sings without smiling or flirting with the women, it is because he takes that song serious. This song meant a lot to him just like If I could dream did. He also took gospel music seriously.

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• MI

  @mikesba · 1 year ago

  For more about Elvis’ life, watch “Elvis and the Black Community- that echo will never die”. Growing up in predominantly poor, black  neighborhoods in Tupelo, Mississippi & Memphis, Tennessee, he was exposed to gospel, soul & rock & roll. He sang in the choir of a Black Church. He helped bring soul & Gospel into larger audiences.

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• TE

  @terrygarcia897 · 1 year ago

  He didn't steal anything he lived it. You can't teach or learn that you have it in you or you don't have it in you.

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• KA

  @kathyrizzi8754 · 1 year ago (edited)

  Elvis was very generous with his money. On his way to one of his concerts a lady was on the side of the road, her car was stalled out. He told his driver to pull over where she was, he got her address & sent her a Cadillac…true story!👍💙💙💙

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• CH

  @christines1709 · 1 year ago

  Written by Mac Davis, a very talented singer-song writer

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• CI

  @cindyphifer970 · 1 year ago

  Elvis always the best.  Mac Davis wrote this and took it to Sammy Davis Jr first and Sammy told him to take it to Elvis,  as Elvis knew this life. Elvis always the best

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• LO

  @loucad1802 · 1 year ago

  54 years ago and we still haven't really "listened" to the words.

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• NA

  @NancyMoran-r3b · 1 year ago

  He gave away a few house and a few cars to people. He was humble in many ways.

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  @NancyMoran-r3b · 1 year ago

  Mac Davis wrote this song. He was a singer and a songwriter. Elvis grew up very poor. He understood poverty.

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