On This Day in 1969 – Elvis Presley’s ‘In the Ghetto’ is Certified GoldOn This Day in 1969 – Elvis Presley’s ‘In the Ghetto’ is Certified GoldElvis Presley's 'In The Ghetto' was certified Gold on this day in 1969. It went Platinum in March of 1992. The song was written by Lubbock's own Mac Davis.Landon KingLandon King