Both performers give a strong rendition of the song. Karina’s high voice was the complete opposite of Alexander’s raspy low voice.
This song is about poverty, depicting a child who cannot overcome his surroundings. It was the first song Elvis recorded with a socially conscious message. He was hesitant to do it for that reason.
Elvis was hesitant to make “In The Ghetto.” Colonel Parker had always kept in mind that: “Don’t do texting songs. If you make the message song, it’s like siding with politics. No matter which side you take, you will offend others. I was in the control room after Elvis and the musicians were working on “In The Ghetto” for a bit. He said, “Listen, I don’t think I should do this song”. I said, “Elvis, if you want to make a song like this, this is it”. He looked over at Chips and Chips said, “This is a hit record. But I’ll tell you what, if you don’t want to, can I listen to the song? “Elvis didn’t blink. He said, “No, I’ll do it.
As the snow flies… On a cold and gray Chicago mornin’… A poor little baby child is born… In the ghetto…
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