Elvis - In the Ghetto in current times

If Elvis were alive and released In The Ghetto in today’s climate, how would it be received? It came on today while I was mowing the yard and I thought to myself that I think he would catch a “Racist!” charge.

Which would be ironic given that he was way ahead of the times with his acceptance of black music and culture.

Your thoughts?

Part of the lyrics for the youth challenged.

quote:

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Well, the world turns And a hungry little boy with a runny nose Plays in the street as the cold wind blows In the ghetto (In the ghetto)

And his hunger burns So he starts to roam the streets at night And he learns how to steal, and he learns how to fight In the ghetto (In the ghetto)

Then one night, in desperation The young man breaks away He buys a gun, he steals a car Tries to run, but he don't get far And his mama cries As a crowd gathers 'round an angry young man Facedown on the street with a gun in his hand

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