Elvis Presley | Life & Death | Mental Health & Personality
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"It's not healthy to have all of one's desires met. Not everybody can self regulate." Amen Dr. Grande. great analysis.
Beat me to it. Absolutely agree with everyone who liked and enjoyed!
All hedonists end up like picture of Dorian Grey like burnt out early.
You might like a Jordan B Peterson clip on youtube, Men are not piano keys, is the easiest way to find it
Most people can't, thus the problems with weight and alcohol.
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Elvis did not have the personality to resist the excesses of fame however the same personality gave him the ability to bring every human emotion to his songs. For me he was the greatest artist of the 20th century.
My money's on Igor Stravinsky.
He was more like a great performer. Like Dr. Grande pointed out, Elvis never wrote a song, and he was an average guitar player at best.
@@scottdavidson526Elvis is the bigger entertainment of world. His voice is incomum. Very hard have another like him
He is definitely a one and only. He’s unique and special. There is no one like him.
Gotta ignore voice teacher's negative opinion on his God given voice
Thank God.
Also!ALSO! I read books I felt all along it WANT FAT HE GAINED! IVE BEEN a NURSE!I felt it was “- CONGESTION” due to HEART FAILURE!a andit WAS! Also Lisa Marie was also destined to die young too,as she was destined to inherited 50% chance of same genes
No one? 😂 good grief
Imagine being that teacher to tell him he had no singing talent. This is why teachers shouldn't say s**t like that bc you have no idea what's in that child's past and future and it's just a jerk thing to say.
Also, a person's voice is constantly changing and shifting as they age and grow, so a tot with a squeaky voice could grow into a singer who has a velvet voice like Elvis did. I know opera singers whose voices in their 30s are still shifting and settling in as they continue to work with vocal coaches. No, no. As someone who had a teacher tell me I can't be on her choir, let me tell you why I was rejected. In those early years, she could hear that be breathing ability was immature and my neck was too thick for my tongue position to allow any kind of musical notes worthy of listening to come out. Also, I was shy and couldn't project well back then. To this day, my husband refuses to allow me to sing anywhere. It's not the worst, but it's also not the best. It's nothing the man who loves me most in this world can stand to listen to. I love him for his honestly, but it's nothing I haven't heard before. And the breathing problem also meant my dream of playing the flute was out of the question. I was 23 when my allergist told me I have asthma. Asthma + thick neck = no singing voice for me. I am, naturally gutted, but whatever. I'll live.
Yup! Finally was conned into going to my 15th High School reunion, there sat the vice-principal who screamed in my face I'd amount to nothing.
A double major in Child Development and French later furthering my career as a professional Nanny proved him wrong and I made sure to let him know that spitting in his proverbial face while making the Dean's list, holding down a full time job in my career field while being a wife and (bio & foster) mum was ALL down to ME cuz he didn't give me shit, except a reason to hate Authority : )
LOL good thing I now raise children professionally for a living!
@@blowitoutyourcunt7675 Teachers evidently tell students that a lot. I've heard it from teachers and a lot of people I know from many different places in the U.S. have been told the same. I think most teachers that say things like that are hoping to use that teenage rebellion as motivation because all the people I know had feelings of Hell will freeze over before I let you be right and went on to do what they love and be what they feel like is successful in life. It's still a cruel thing to say to a child because no one knows what they might be going thru. What if they're raised by parent(s) who tell them and treat them like they're nothing but a waste of space and oxygen on the daily? What if they're struggling with depression or other mental illness? What if they've been forced to deal with adult problems like bills and so forth due to a parent being ill with some debilitating disease like cancer, and they've got to get a job to help out or raise the younger siblings? A teacher can't guarantee that those words will motivate every child. It could confirm in a child's mind that they're useless, worthless, and stupid. I truly hope that teachers today use encouragement to motivate instead of cruel insults.
The person who said it was probably tired and frustrated.
@@staceye2851 you keep singing. It’s good for your breath! I have asthma and the singing has helped! My long phrases have become easier. And hogwash about a short neck! And maybe your husband just doesn’t care for a trained voice? Not every trained opera singer with a fabulous voice might be able to make a living as singer or have a professional career. But that doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t sing.
Another very interesting video, Dr Grande. My father was in the army with Elvis. (I have a couple autographed pictures of them together. My mom and dad were only dating at that time and she had a little crush on Elvis and convinced my dad to get her a pic haha). My father said he liked hanging around Elvis because none of the superiors would ever ask him to do any of the really difficult work, so if you were hanging out with him you usually didn’t get picked on too badly. My father also said Elvis was a quiet guy who really hated his life. Everyone wanted him to be something he wasn’t because so many people wanted to make money off him. Anyway, my dad was invited to Graceland for a big party when they returned from Germany but my father chose not to go because he missed his gf, my mom, so much and couldn’t wait to see her. My parents were married over 50 years so I guess he made the right decision ;) We were on vacation on Hilton Head Island when we heard the news of Elvis’ death; my father was extremely depressed to hear that. My dad always talked highly of Elvis and said he was a very nice person. He just felt sorry for him since he was living a life he didn’t want to live and was constantly being told what to do and who to be.
Very interesting. I keep hearing that about fame. Most celebrities sign contracts and they invest in that person to the point they are 'owned'. A very misreble life. Its crazy how Hollywood and the music industry portray it to be a glamorous life to get shallow ppl to envy them. When it's nothing more then modern day slavery. You're dad sounds pretty cool tho.
Is he the guy from Fayette, MS?
Thanks for sharing these personal insights from your father.
@@kathym8365 You’re welcome 😊
Maybe his unhappiness was one reason he didn't fight being drafted into the regular service. It was kind of a break from everything.
The teacher’s comment just killed me🤦♀️. My son’s teacher said to him ones “you’ll never amount to anything “. He is in medical school now. LOL
That's the same thing to my college teacher. He said, 'It doesn't make you a good writer.'
It's not a teacher's place to ever say that to a kid. Such a person shouldn't be in a teaching position. 😠
Lin Philips I have to agree on you with that.
Cheers to your son. One of my younger brothers became an Anesthesiologist earlier this year
Good for your son!!
The priest who married my husband and me openly gave us his bleek prognosis, that our marriage wouldnt last for more than three years. That was 16 years ago
Maybe they're being awful not to jinx it, who knows
Elvis was a constant presence in my home when I was little through the music. Both my parents loved his music, and my dad particularly. Dad met him way before I was born, back in the Louisiana Hayride days. My dad was drumming in a band on the same bill as Elvis, always said he was a super nice guy, one of the nicest he'd ever met. I saw my dad cry when Elvis died.
Sounds like your Dad is an awesome man as well!! Thank you for sharing your story.🙂🙂
Great chapter in our nation we must resurrect.
@@kimclaudy6361 He was, he had his issues like everyone else, but he was a great dad. I miss him everyday until I go Home too.
@@hhavi I agree, real music with real instruments, real voices full of passion and soul, real melodies, real lyrics, yes, I really miss that.
"Elvis was a talented vocalist" , slight understatement right there
Meh, it's about right. Lol
@@001spring Elvis wasn't just a vocalist, he was a performer with great talent and magnetism. Now rockstar today can sing gospel and rock 'n roll like Elvis.
@@jjouney Meh. 🤷🏻♂️
Meh he was fine
The gospel performances were his best.
When you "like" a video before you even watch it. Yup, that's Doc G❤
My aunt went to an Elvis concert when she was about 8 months pregnant. While hurrying to the stage Elvis accidently knocked her down. She would tell us how he was so distraught over knocking down a heavily pregnant woman. He apologized repeatedly and was extremely kind to her that night. After that she would drag us to the drive in theater every time there was an Elvis movie showing!
@kaw boy fu
@George Prince I would hope that most men would show the same.
This analysis of Elvis may have some clinical accuracy seems to completely disregard
While this analysis of Elvis may have some clinical accuracy, it completely disregards the humanity of the man. Elvis was kind to everyone and his generosity was legendary and genuine
There was nothing phony about Elvis. When interviewing many of his co-stars, they all said the same thing "he was a gentleman at all times". He was a product of his upbringing. While he may have had very young fans, he was not intimate with them and treated them with respect. Let he who is without faults cast the first stone. Elvis was not perfect and never claimed to be, however, his humanity and kindness to others far outweighed his faults. He put too much faith in his doctors and manager rather than take better control over his health issues and career.
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@@donnalawlor1497 Grande really screws this up and has several factual errors while his emphasis on Elvis somehow being a pedophile really makes me wonder about him.
I think Elvis suffered from extreme people-pleasing. That explains why he wasn't able to disengage from Colonel Parker, why he took criticism so hard, and why he gave so many gifts. It's also what made him such a terrific performer - he had an uncanny ability to connect with people on an emotional level and a desire to make them happy. He searched all his life for answers to questions such as, "Why did I live and my brother Jesse died?", "Why did God bless me with this voice and what does he expect from me in return?", "What does it mean to be a good person?", and "Am I a good person?". The answer he settled on was that he was put on Earth to make other people happy.
Sensitive people are easily taken advantage of, as Elvis was. I believe the early life trauma of vernon being taken to prison and also his inability to keep a job made Elvis feel that he needed to be the provider for his whole family.
That's just one if the few things he was addicted.
I agree. I'm currently reading Being Elvis: A Lonely Life and he got to a point where he only did concerts, so that he can get paid large sums of money, and then buy everyone cars. It's like he was addicted to the feeling one gets from the reaction of others, which falls into the people pleasing factor.
Losing his twin at birth would have been psychologically damaging. Even a newborn experiences extreme loss. Adopted newborns suffer separation anxiety when taken from the birth mother. So I know it’s real and very well could have affected his ability to ‘let go’ and caused some depression and neediness. I feel sad for him and his struggle. It was a silent one, makes me cry. I can relate. Sad about his baby girl. Just a shitty ending to such a special man’s life.
I’m going to not say what I think about Priscilla, except I think she was more jealous of her daughter than LOVE for her. Ok. And Priss-cilla looks like a freak clown 🤡 (there, I said it)!!! She’s not right in the head on her own.
Extreme people pleasing 🤔🤔🤔🤔 That's a new one on me. It was immature management of one's finances....folly. It led to Vernon's intervention and the sacking of three Elvis mafias. And the drugs revelations in a book...(Elvis, what happened)
Elvis Presley was a sensitive, compassionate and very spiritual man. He wrote checks for hundred of thousands of dollars in payment of medical bills of chronically and terminally ill children. In addition to grief over his mother's death, he suffered from survivor's guilt regarding the death of his twin, Jesse, labeling himself the "bad twin." There will never be another like him.
Jesse was not an identical twin. Fraternal. The story around that is way overblown.
@@WayneLeng A twin is a twin, and the psychic bond there exists, fraternal or otherwise
He reportedly mentioned a dream he'd had; he & Jesse onstage, matching jumpsuits, all the glory, love & happiness of being together! But confided that Jesse was the more attractive & melodic.
I've heard that he steadfastly believed in aliens & that all the mentions of 'blue' (15 songs w Blue in the title!!) were something to do w the blue lights of the 'visitors' that he'd experienced from birth throughout his life. Hmmm... idk about that, but he's definitely called The King for good reason!
@@HeyIwasaValedictorian Yes, he was an experiencer. In fact, I have recently come to believe that he was a Hybrid, part Galactic himself, not entirely of this Earth. As was Michael.
Elvis' dad, Vernon, stated in interviews about Elvis and his twin, Jesse, that he did not think they were identical twins because he (Vernon) didn't think they looked the same, identical.
The only person in the world who can talk about an exploding porcupine, get a point across, and not laugh.
The doc is very stoic.
Uh yeah, dr. Grande is like the teacher or professor who simply explained the assignment and when its due. Ok we will be here next week point made! Lol 😉
"The King" of the deadpan delivery...
True, that!🧡✌️
@@marythomas1198
He died at 42.
Who's the 44 year old?
I'd say the Aloha concert was a success, transmitted live via satellite, it was the largest audience to ever see a television show, ultimately reaching 1.3 billion people worldwide and became NBC's #1 rated show for that year (1973). The album immediately went to #1 on US Billboard Hot 100, in 3 weeks certified gold, later multi Platinum
Elvis was a great man and a great American. Were he a young performer today, I have no doubt that he would not abuse drugs or girls. Elvis loved his mother and loved America, and loved his friends and acquaintances too. No one was more deserving of artistic and financial success than Elvis Presley.
Elvis was human. Nobody’s perfect. R.I.P. ♥️
I know 2 very old guys (mid 80’s today) in Beverly Hills that played pick-up football games with Elvis at the park. They both said he was the nicest, warmest and down to earth guy they ever met(they both said the same thing to me at the same time) the football game lasted for about a year. He had a couple busy guards but would let anyone into the game.
Pretty cool story
He received pain killers from the Dentist. I believe that was enough to push him over edge. He had a strong sense of duty to take care of his employees. He was grateful to his fans. The movies were musical romance fantasies. A well-known psychologist once said, "Fantasy is a nice place to visit, but you wouldn't want to live there.'"
Elvis Presley WAS an enormously talented singer
i remember reading in some of my music school text books where he was sighted as an an example of PERFECT vocal technique
for a guy who never had a single vocal lesson that is an extremely rare occurrence
singing well is actually a very counter-intuitive activity
for someone to just naturally do it right is freakish
Truth and pitch perfect.
Talented but naive country boy. Generous and congenial. Was used by so many, especially Col. Tom Parker. And the doctors who fed him drugs. Dolly Parton is his female counterpart but she is infinitely more savvy.
Even the way he spoke to an audience was different then others, he had a strange calmness in front of people and theres a youtuber called wings of pegasus who has analyzed that, it was like Elvis was born to be a performer
People need to know when talking about Elvis that the role that he played for not only music history and music industry but for all of modern pop culture as we know it today boils down to his person. There was nothing and nobody like him before, he paved the path for all to come after him. Sure, there were Bing Crosby or Frank Sinatra but they are not comparable.. just watch Elvis and Frank on the Ed Sullivan Show and it will be clear. Almost every band or singer quotes Elvis as their influence. He opened the doors for black musicians. And as Lennon said, before Elvis, there was nothing. And that was not just a joke or an ironic exageration - ask any historian of modern music, they will confirm. And I say all that and am not even a diehard Elvis fan but I just love music and its history.
Now, with all this superhuman fame came lots of problems. And there were no Betty Ford Clinics or similar at the time when Elvis needed it the most - those came after his death. It’s a a pity he died so young but I feel that particularly gifted people burn themselves out much to fast.
Well stated. His good looks, talent and giving all of himself to his fans had a high price. He was a phenomena, the likes of which will probably never be seen again. I mean who else could ever make an entire sold out convert scream and cry? Not even Frank Sinatra. And he never lost his voice. What a beautiful man and in his prime he was the best looking man alive.
@@jeaniechampagne8831 you give him way too much credit.. every huge artist could make their fans cry & literally a couple years after his death Michael jackson took fame to even another level
Elvis stole his style of music from Black musicians and he even acknowledged this fact! So yes there were other influences he copied from, namely Black musicians. Just like Eminem stole his style from Black rappers. Get your facts straight!
@@Alexandria.Washington Elvis didn't steal his style from Black musicians, he incorporated some of the style of his favorite Black musicians. As a child, he would go to Black churches to listen to the music. James Brown and many other Black musicians loved Elvis and have spoken about how he helped them to break down racial walls. Listen to James Brown talk about Elvis.
@@jeaniechampagne8831 Seeing some of the photos and videos of him, you think, "How can one man be so good-looking?!" He was more like a creature or a specimen than a mere man.
I live in Tupelo Mississippi and my Dad grew up with Elvis. He told me slot of stories about him. He was so talented, humble and generous.
His shitty underwear sold on Ebay.
Elvis was in charge of hardened men. At times, he had to act "strong" to put them in line. Elvis, was ahead of his time, he was generous to a fault, a religious man, he did not feel that his wealth should be all for himself, therefore he gave away so many things to make people happy, as Elvis came from a poor background. Those who wrote the books did Elvis a disservice. They should be psycho analysed...
Well said.
Poor indeed. End of the depression. I have been to Tupelo. I saw the little shotgun. They moved his church next to the house. When I stood where Elvis stood to get his guitar, both my dog and I had our hair stand on end. Like electricity went through us. You don't stand where The King stood, even when he was still a Prince and not get affected.
@@christinepedersen5511 I love what you said here. I’m 56 and prior to the Baz movie I knew my mother had a crush on Elvis when she was a teen, and I knew of a sweaty old guy who wore capes and kissed everybody from the stage. Such a deep, horrific disservice the media and yellow journalists did to this man. I would have missed out on one of the most incredible voices I’ve ever heard had Baz Lurhman not finally done right by this phenomenal man.
He was also a pederast, a drug infused hypocrite, and used to point loaded guns at people for the fun of it.
Separate the art from the artist and get real.
@@christinepedersen5511 I was sitting by a riverbank in Tennessee on vacation and I felt Elvis' presence..🙏💖😌
Generous, humble and kind for starters...and the greatest entertainer on the planet....that's all I can say.
I've never been an Elvis fan, but the teacher who told him he could not sing was dead wrong. That's why you never listen to people who try to crush your dreams.
Dr. Grande, I wondered what you thought about Priscilla's account that Elvis was not interested in sex with her after the birth of Lisa Marie. People speculated that it was an Oedipus Complex consistent with his deep affection for his mother. Also, Elvis never considered his behavior as illicit drug abuse. He actually started taking over-the-counter stimulants back in the day with Johnny Cash. They would perform at fairs/festivals during the day and drive to the next show all night. He repeatedly reminded Priscilla and Linda Thompson, that his pills were prescribed. As they say, "Denial ain't just a river in Egypt." I've watched lots of footage of Elvis's last concerts. He couldn't move very well because of his weight. However, I never heard him miss a key. Priscilla and Linda both said that Elvis was a good man. He grew up in extreme poverty and was one of only four families that lived in a segregated black neighborhood in Mississippi. There are many accounts from childhood friends, preachers, and celebrities who verify that Elvis always stood up for the black community. Nobody had ever literally had their clothes torn off their back. He once was asked if he resented his fans for this. He responded, "No Sir, my fans put my shirt on my back in the first place." He was the first megastar. He may have not handled it well, but he may have handled it better than anyone could have.
His eyes were so beautiful.
I remember the day he died, even though I was a child.
I will never forget it...☹️
It’s very well documented that early life trauma is associated with poor sleep as an adult. This was indeed highlighted in your excellent video on the life of Marilyn Monroe. The more severe the trauma (ACE score), the greater extent of poor sleep. The Michael Jackson story is a tragic case of someone who had insomnia so severe that he resorted to taking an anesthetic drug to cope with it.
It is fairly well known that Elvis got into uppers during the ridiculously long watches during the time he served. A lot of people (famous and not) claim that this kind of mind numbing military service was their path into drugs.
It's also noted that Elvis was a sleepwalker as a child and into early adulthood and wasn't a good sleeper. His father's imprisonment is seen as the beginning of this, as well as taking care of his mother. He was three years old.
I think that you are not able to recognize what an extrordinary human being Elvis was. He was sure a complicated person. But his voice was a gift of god. And he want it to share with us. Placido Domingo said: when he had a wish he would have the voice of Elvis. John Lennon said: Befor Elvis there was nothing. And 45 years after his death he is the most beloved singer in the world. From who else one can say this.
Great video Dr. Grande Funny the King of Rock & Roll had a teacher that told him he had no aptitude for music. My son had a stinker for a teacher once that told him in 87, when he wrote a paper on Virtual reality ,that he should stop watching Startrek & get with reality because there will never be no virtual reality.🤗 He went on to get a double PhD & now Manages a team Engineers from 30 countries who take care of satilights . So if you are a teacher never underestimate your students. Parents let your children work towards their dreams & help them to find out what they need to do to get there.
Beautiful comment, thank you
Wonderful to know!
He actually was a good actor. His early movies such as Love Me Tender, Jailhouse Rock, King Creole.
I found his movies were awful. and I’ve read where he didn’t enjoy making them.
That ‘69 Comeback Special was brilliant. His very best.
We took the kids to Graceland on spring break of last year and honestly it was my favorite trip we've taken. I found the entire place absolutely fascinating. It's so sad that Elvis battled so many demons and died young.
I almost went last year but Covid kept me away. I’ve kicked myself many times since.
I went last year and opted for Ultimate VIP Pass to go all out and it was worth every penny. Just make sure you have a good hotel lined up before you go. The Graceland Guest House Hotel shuttles you straight to the exhibit side which then shuttles you across the street to the mansion
Elvis has the most beautiful voice. I still love to listen to him. Remembering the concert Aloha from Hawaii.
Agreed, beautiful voice.
That was such a great concert..🤗💯💖💐
Wow! A life we all think we'd love to live and a prime example of how that life might well destroy us. Thank you, Dr. Grande!
Rest in peace Elvis ,you gave a lot ,and certainly didn't deserve that end
I saw him on Ed Sullivan in 1956. He was on The Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey Show before Ed Sullivan, which I also saw. I was 10 years old. We were at my grandmother's, and whatever aunts and uncles were there at the time were just staring open-mouthed and flabbergasted.
wow :)
remember his appearance on the Steve Allen show...where Allen made him sing his hit "Hound dog" to a hound dog....Allen thinking that it was hilarious...I believe Elvis was humiliated and embarrassed by it
Dr. G, you've hit this one on the head, thank you so much! 😊 A good chunk of Elvis' financial problems were due to Col. Tom Parker. "Tommy Boy" would often loose millions when he gambled and had huge debts. How did "Tommy Boy" pay those debts? He and the Memphis Mob would supply Elvis with pills & send him on another tour. All Elvis wanted to do is take a break and rest. 💔😞
Such BS. You people know nothing, and you know what, this guy isn't a doctor of anything, look him up.
It is said that Elvis wanted to develop as an actor and take on more serious roles. Colonial Tom was completely against this I guess because stupid movies would not bring much scrutiny to Tom’s “share” of the money. I read that Barbra Streisand wanted him to play the role ultimately played by Kris Kristofferson in A Star is Born. Despite Elvis’s interest, they could not get around Col. Tom. Tragic.
You want to know who Elvis was spend some time reading about his Philanthropy!!!
Elvis GAVE AWAY 86% of his entire life EARNINGS HE EVER MADE. Elvis Presley (1) was in the HIGHEST tax bracket each year including when the highest tax bracket was 95% (yes, ninety five percent) (2) was afraid of the powers/possible abuses of the IRS (3) did not “deduct/apply for a credit/claim a tax write off(s)” for most of his charitable givings and (4) routinely sent his return into the IRS with a note saying “tell me what, if anything, I owe you”.
This fundamental point has been either omitted, or minimized, by far too many “biographers” writing about Elvis Presley but it is a point worth understanding for it goes to the INTENT of Elvis’ charitable endeavors and that was simply…the purity of his heart and his desire to help his fellow man. Having grown up poor, and seeing the importance of growing food and/or having access to individuals who grew their own food and being surrounded by family/friends/fellow church goers equally as poor Elvis learned early on what it meant to receive food/clothes/etc, from others as well as the grace/honor in freely helping out others in need both publicly and privately. The lesson that Elvis left was (among others) that we are all equal in Gods’ eyes and helping those in need is honorable and therefore seeking unnecessary publicity in giving is…unnecessary. No publicity, no tax write off, etc. is what Elvis did and what he believed and when one compares his efforts to those in the “entertainment industry” today there is clearly a vast distinction in intent. While all giving, to those in need, is honorable when one gives SOLELY for the purpose of giving, and derives on monetary benefit (i.e. tax write off), it is deserving of our respect and acknowledgment.
Elvis Aron Presley was a pioneer in his charitable endeavors and his deeds are worth aspiring to. None of us are “perfect”, and Elvis certainly was not, but to give unto others is one of the ways that we honor God & Elvis' Memory!
GOOGLE HIS CHARITY!! His donations built ST Jude, He has Donated from 1956 thru to present day - $100,000 a year to 55 major charities he funds, he ended the Polio Epidemic, he built and still funds Mid-South burn & Trauma center for the destitute, he donated to the Red Cross for over 500,000 Refugees, paid for & Built the Pearl Harbour memorial in Hawaii, Gave away 300+ Cadillacs, 200+ Homes, I could keep going!
Parker should have been locked up.
@@kelliintexas3575 I am sorry I missed your post as it was a very interesting read. 😃 I hope I didn't come across as blaming Elvis for his financial problems because I am in no way doing that. I just felt the need to point out just how he was used by most of the people around him.
Elvis did have successful albums and single in the 1970's. The Aloha From Hawaii in 1973 was a huge hit for him, and single from that album. In 1972, Burning Love was a #1 or #2 hit, I can't remember but a big hit for him. Many hits on the 70's. When he died he had Way on Down on the top 40. #18. billboard. He maintain top 40 hits in the 70's. I don't know why you said his music was unsuccessful during the 70's. Not to mentioned he had sold out concerns through out his career that includes his 70's to 77 concerts. His Aloha from Hawaii concert 1.5 Billion viewers world wide. There were only 3 Billion people that n the world living at that time which means half the world stopped to watch him.
"Suspicious Minds" is a perfect recording in every aspect.
Agreed, and I've come to the conclusion that there isn't much in the way of truth in this video. It's a shame people will hear and believe this crap. In most cases, claims regarding Elvis and just about anyone else, are blown out of proportion, taken out of context, and sometimes cut from whole cloth -- then served to the public on a pretty dinner plate.
There is no doubt his mother's death impacted him deeply and was the beginning of his spiral. She grounded him. She loved him unconditionally, as mothers do. As a lay person, I believe that she is the only person who would have been able to encourage him to seek long-term assistance for his drug addiction, and to have encouraged him to take time out to rest. Elvis inherited heart and health issues from both his parents. Sadly, he was surrounded by many people who took advantage of his success, and failed to look out for his health and well-being, including his manager and medical doctor. Elvis had incredible pressure placed upon him to live up to the image he had created. Sadly, those closest to him, should have worked in collaboration to assist a man who was clearly in pain and spiralling. The death of his mother was a trauma that he never recovered from. He was a young adult when she died. His mother is probably the only person who would have been able to ground him. A loss of a mother, for any young man of his age, would have been devasting. Add the complexites of fame, the pressures entertainment industry, an artist's temperament, and lots of selfish people, is a recipe for a sad ending. We are blessed to have the legacy of his work. A young girl lost her father, and a lifetime of shared experiences.
Rubbish
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@@margueritemazzeo2904 no you're crap.
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@@margueritemazzeo2904 go crap yourself
Although I was a young girl on the day of his death, I recall how deeply affected his fan base was and the intense media coverage that followed. In life and in death, he was engulfed by the cult of celebrity. Sadly, his life was another tragic example of the destructive forces of fame. It's heartbreaking when financial gain eclipses the health and wellbeing of a celebrity often leading to a tragic outcome. The excessive amounts of stimulants that are prescribed to perform and sedatives to sleep are not only deeply troubling but often lead to an untimely death. Not to mention, the various substances that are used to cope or escape reality (read: pain). On a lighter note, his talent was undeniable and his music timeless. As always, thank you for another great analysis and the comprehensive overview of his life that gave me a deeper understanding of him!
I've told myself, and others, when a teacher says you're not good enough at singing, art, sports etc., don't let the negativity prevent you. You can if you believe youu can.
Perfect, this is something that every person in the world needs to be told. 💗
It’s likely they are jealous of you for some reason.
I had my music teacher in year 3 say to me "thats the song they pick for the kid who cant sing".
John Lennon’s aunt said to him, “A guitar is fine, but you’ll never earn a living by it”. 😆
generally they are right, the chance of making it is one in a million, but you only hear from the successful ones. it is allot more than believing you can, life is not a disney film.
Hi Dr. Grande, can you analyze my mental health and personality factors after this week long election hostage situation? 🤣 Thank you I needed this pleasant break.
Lol!!!
Love ❤️ it! Lol uh yeah! Sign me up too! 😉
You clearly suffer from tds....
PTSD. Situational Anxiety and Depression. Paranoia. Fear of Cosmic Destruction. Physical Illness caused by chronic hatred of Evil Forces in one’s world. Anything else???? Lingering Fear and justified uncertainty about the next 3 months in the USA.
do like l did yrs ago, ignore national politics, l keep up with local news only
I've read a lot of books on EP because I think he was probably the most generous & gifted performer that ever lived, he never forgot where he came from, & was humble & respectful to all..unlike today's entertainers who have so much disdain for their fans...In the book Child Bride it was very evident that Priscilla aggressively pursued Elvis, it was no accident that she met him, she worked it, it was planned & contrived..she knew all about him & his love for actress Debra Paget, & Priscilla made sure to look like Debra Paget, just look for yourself, she did a good job...As far as what went on between them only those 2 know...All I know is her parents allowed Priscilla to live at Graceland..& E P was a man of his word its been said...He did not have a thing for under age girls, but Priscilla purposely made herself look older & Elvis was in Germany & lonely & the trap was set...E.P. fell in love with Ann Margaret Later...the only one who was underage was Priscilla, & I can't even fault him for that because she played games.
Absolutely agreed. We all know witnesses said her parents told her she'd be set for life, and as we know..his entourage met her and invited her and a bunch of females to his party in Germany. She said she dressed older to be noticed and for that time and Southerners it was very normal to both marry young. He still didn't touch her until marriage and that speaks volumes. His mom advised him to be careful of the "seasoned" girls who wanted him for his fame and money. So he did like young women as opposed to older and been there done that types. The truth of why Elvis wouldn't touch Priscilla was she had two extramarital affairs, not just Karate guy. Fair and truth, must be said. No matter what, there will never be the likes of one of a kind Elvis Presley, period.
she’s STILL is VILE and calculating until now. look at what’s happening between her and Riley.
she wants to contest her OWN late daughter’s wishes
You are exactly right. Thank you for sharing. I love Elvis Presley and I always will. There will never be anyone as great as our king Elvis Presley.
Elvis ‘s relationship with his mom sounds like a codependent relationship.
Probably influenced by the death of his twin.
Sounds like loving relatioship
And more, incestuous..
Yes indeed. They were unusally enmeshed.
@@b52270I fail to see how they were unusually enmeshed. I’m just curious why people think so, considering everything I’ve heard so far sounded normal to me.
"Like many people who are dependent on substances, Elvis was critical of other people who used substances." Did not know that such a viewpoint is common amongst substance users.
Interesting. Always learning something new with Dr. Grande.
I've never that articulated before but I've definitely noticed that people who i know use drugs are always shunning and bad mouthing people who use drugs.
I've noticed that the same douchebags who judge weed smokers are almost always themselves fat asses, smokers, drinkers or engaging in some other objectively more dangerous stuff. Pricks.
I noticed this tendency in overweight people.
Elvis thought that he was fine, as what he was addicted to, was prescribed by doctors, in Elvis' mind, he separated the addiction for others to hard drugs; to his addiction to prescribed medication.
The most obvious example being alcohol users looking down on drug users even though alcohol is a drug.
Dr Grande, your videos are always superb, however could you please consider doing a video or two focusing on individuals whom you consider especially mentally healthy- rather than unhealthy- and then nevertheless still proceed to analyse 'what could happening in a case like this' etc? I think this would be especially helpful and interesting! Best wishes.
One of my earliest memories as a child is the first news broadcast of Elvis Presley's death. I wasn't quite three years old.
I think you may be underestimating the scope of Elvis' singing talent, although I agree with most of what you say about his glaring foibles. Elvis was not only a good singer, but he was a major component of what comprised American Mid-Century exceptionalism. His musical influence was as important as Frank Sinatra's or the Beatles. In many ways, he represented as powerful a cultural force as Oum Khalsoum did in the Arab world.
Elvis was and still is much more important and influential than Sinatra and the Beatles there are many things that prove it starting from the fact that Elvis is still the best-selling artist of all time today there are many people who make millions and millions of dollars with his name, Graceland is the most visited house in the USA together with the White House still today Elvis is the artist with the most imitators in the world, his star on the walk of fame is the most visited ever and the only artist in world to be included in 23/24 different walks of fame
Etc. "I could go on and on"
P.S I have nothing against Sinatra or with the beatles indeed also because both Sinatra and the beatles were fans and admired Elvis as well as being his friends
There are a few inaccuracies here: Elvis NEVER weighed anywhere near 350 lbs. 255 was his heaviest. Also, Elvis did co-write a couple of songs. And, he likely was familiar with amphetamines in 1954-55 when he was touring, long before his mother died.
yeah, this 350 lbs was a mistake somewhere and got repeated over and over again. In his autopsy report the weight of 250 or something was noted. That's just logical thinking: a person of 350 lbs would have the shape of a jellyfish or round ball.
With 5 lbs of poop in his intestinal tract when he died that had been there for 4 or 5 months. Make that make sense!
The biggest inaccuracy was calling Elvis a pedophile!
I also believe he was a very good actor in his FIRST movie(s). After that, they only gave him nonsense movies to appear in and the so-called colonel forced his participation due to money in the colonels pocket. What a piece of work Parker was.
Agreed...and his albums sold well in the 70s. Promised Land and Moody Blue entered the UK charts.
There will never be another Elvis Presley. X
ELVIS, ELVIS, ELVIS,! I was 12 years old in 1973, and on vacation with my my Mom and Dad in Hawaii.. My parents got tickets to the Elvis Aloha Concert.. I knew who Elvis was through some songs and movies, so I looked forward to seeing him live.. To me back then, he was just the guy who could sing, got all the girls, and drove the fancy cars... After seeing him Live, it was a life changing event.. Emotionally, Spiritually, and it actually influenced me to be more outgoing in general.. He had a presence like no other.. Back in the States, he came to N.Y 3 more times to Play Madison Square Garden.. With the exception of his last concert, all were good.. It was obvious at the last show in 1977, that he was sluggish, confused a bit, and obviously on some benzodiazepine drug.. To this day I still go visit Graceland every 5 years or so.. Graceland is 2nd to only the white house in terms of tourists.. Almost a million tourists each and every year.. Half being under the age of 35.. Quite remarkable for a man who left this earth 43 years ago.. Nothing comes close to Elvis.. Think Sinatra, Madonna and Michael Jackson, combine the 3 of them, and you'll have an idea about the magic, presence and stardom of Elvis.. Elvis fused Black Blues music, Country and Pop, along with both Black and White Gospel music...The greatest entertainer to ever walk God's green earth.. BTW Dr. Grande. I have to criticize where you got this Elvis with 15 year old Girls Idea.. His affairs were never with children.. He slept with many co-stars, who were all women in their 20's and 30's.. His known Girlfriends were never underage.. Ginger Alden and Linda Thomson, and a dozen other were all over 21 with the exception of Ginger, who was 19 or 20 when they met.. You might be thinking of Trump who bedded two 12 year old girls in Russia, and a 13 year old in the USA with Jeffery Epstein.. Don't make accusations you can't back up..
Craig's head should be analyzed next for actually believing that Russia collusion and the dossier paid for by non other than a close friend of Jeffrey Epstein,Hillary Clinton.
And yet you made an accusation that you can't back up.
I have read a lot about Elvis, and although it is widely reported that he met Priscillia when she was 14, I believe she remained in Germany with her family after he went back to the USA - to his girlfriend, Anita Wood (a fully grown woman). As we all know, he did actually marry Priscillia when she was 21 and, as far as I can tell, she remains devoted to him. It’s my understanding that his other girlfriends - Linda Thompson and Ginger Alden were also grown women and there are many other widely reported claims of affaires and relationships between Elvis and grown women including co-stars. I have not read any of the “reports” you allude to and the widely published relationships I have commented on here seem to completely discredit the statements you made. In the interest of fairness, please stick to the facts.
Thank you.
Priscilla moved to Graceland when she was 17 and lived in the home shared by Elvis’ father and step mother that was located on the estate, at least that is the arrangement agreed upon when Priscilla’s parents gave consent. Vernon Presley and his second wife Dee were supposed to act as her guardians until she turned 18. And she was supposed to be chaperoned when with Elvis per her father’s instructions (which didn’t happen). She was still in high school so she continued her education there. Priscilla tells of spending time with Elvis in his bedroom. She said they never had intercourse because Elvis insisted she remain a virgin until marriage. She even said in her book that she begged Elvis and didn’t want to remain a virgin but he wouldn’t budge. She also confirmed that Elvis did like his female fans and had a fondness for teenage girls. She said Elvis was shy and unsophisticated when it came to women and felt more comfortable with teenagers because he could talk to them easier….he had more in common with them. But that was in the 1950’s and 1960’s leading up to his marriage. Priscilla has said she tried to accompany Elvis everywhere he went, including the dentist, because she was afraid another girl would steal him away. There is no report out there that Elvis ever slept with an underage girl. And I don’t believe he ever did. He had a few affairs with leading ladies from his movies and Priscilla says he had affairs after they were married, but with grown women. Dr. Grande didn’t do his homework well regarding this area.
@@katarina1852 Agreed. And I wish he would have.
Do some more research Read Priscilla’s book. He was a pervert. But he had great qualities as well.
@@katarina1852 🤣🤣🤣You dont know nothing.
Elvis like alot of these icons had deep problems with substance abuse. His talents and charisma lead him to succes but also were his undoing. He paved the way for the next generation of superstars to arise and he showed people the pitfalls of fame and suscess
Wrong.
Yo Dr Grande, now that you've done an Elvis analysis, let's see you analyze Brian Wilson and his horrible doctor that dictated his life and the 80s. Compare the diagnoses Wilson received, it'll be a fun video!
Yes.
Yes yes YES good suggestion
Yes
Yes, I often suggested myself and was thinking the same when I saw that there is an Elvis analysis!
I always cringe at this kind of comment. Brian Wilson, Elvis...all these guys were adults. They were not victims. They were volunteers.
A friend of mine's parents were posted in Germany with Elvis. Her older brother has a picture of Elvis holding him as a baby.
Something that I've always found strange is the statement that he weighed 350 pounds at the time of his death. He was clearly overweight and in bad health but he wasn't anywhere near that overweight.
I just returned from Tupelo. Would recommend it to everyone, especially Dr. Grande.
Been there a few times. Such humble beginnings. Elvis never forgot what it was like to be poor.
@margolucas3793 You're right about that. I also had some of the best barbecue of my life at a little restaurant on the outskirts of Tupelo. There was a fantastic Elvis mural on the exterior of the bldg.
"Accused of corrupting an entire generation of youth." Just like Socrates.
But not as bright.
Lame comparison - but at least funny.
@@tommyvictorbuch6960 im tryin to replicate the doctor's wry wit
Socrates was a bum, he lived off handouts and deserted his wife and kids.
He was also one of the greatest thinkers ever. I think that's the important part.
Something not mentioned: Elvis was extraordinarily good-looking which, I'm sure, added to his ability to get pretty much anything he wanted.
At that time the USA army used to give the soldiers medication to keep night shift so that
they could stay awake so that was his first experience with the drugs that he became addicted,
but his beautiful singing voice never let him down.
There's no way Elvis weighed 350 pounds.
No that's exaggerated
@@DuckHouse1 - Interesting. I haven't personally seen the autopsy report. I read that it won't be released to the public until 2027 so I;'m wondering what you saw. I saw the Medical Examiner's Report but the weight space was left blank. I'm wondering what document you saw that showed his weight at "159 kg, that's 349.8 pounds" as you put it. Seriously, no attitude here, I'm just curious about such things. I personally know some guys who are 350lb and Elvis never looked as rotund as these guys.
@mary eyez Exactly! He was around 235. Look at his last concert. No way he was 350lbs, not even close.
@@DuckHouse1 Elvis autopsy isn't made public. Its sealed 50 years from his death
@mary eyez Exactly! He had the cane already back in 1970 when he was fit as f**k. So many rumours about Elvis it's insane. All over Google, like he ate 10000-12000 calories a day, thats just ridiculous! He was a bit overweight yes, but not huge. Will always be beautiful to me and The King❤
While in grade school, one of my teachers in front of all my classmates told me that I was a no good for nothing while throwing my test paper at me. That scared me for a very long time. Love Elvis and visited Graceland twice.
I'm sorry that happened you there is no excuse to ever tell a child that especially teacher.
@@jd7936 Thank you so much, later in life he had to go into a mental institution.
The amount of stuff I hear from the comments. Do teachers not realize how inappropriate that behaviour is?
I got to meet Elvis as a very small child once in Hollywood thanks to my Mother. Such a talent.
I enjoy listening to Dr. Grande's analysis. That being said, I'll add my own opinion. While Priscilla was 10 years younger she was reportedly a virgin when they married and the age discrepancy wasn't at all unusual for a man of his generation. I don't know of any history of interest or involvement primarily with underage girls. While he most certainly dated younger women he was known as quite the Southern Gentleman. Actress Ann-Margaret had a lifelong friendship with Elvis and I'm sure she'd disagree. Secondly, Elvis's decline in the four years before he died in 1977 can be attributed to a failed marriage, difficulty seeing his daughter Lisa Marie and serious depression. How many men have died or committed suicide from a similar downturn in family circumstances? Perhaps many of us know such a person.
Elvis wäs a gift from God. He was by far the best pop singer ever! Many just see his glamour life but one of the causes of his death was surely a burnout due to overwork. He was a perfectionist and an extreme worker. In Las Vegas, he had three concerts per day. And even his last concerts were not "poor" as mentioned here! Even his worst concerts were better than 99% of what we hear today. And I think he was very intelligent and sensitive. He never talked about politics and was altruistic. He never forgot where he came from and wasn't ashamed of it. I think, other people like Parker (who really had a dutch name and no permit to stay in the US) or his entourage were the ones who brought him to death so early.
I agree !! Big Elvis fan 👏👏👏!! There is a lot this Dr left out . A lot of it is opinion and you know what they say about that !
@@geminidream61 And even in his last phase of life, after his girlfriend Ginger Alden, he wasn't sad nor deprimed. Some say they had inheritable illnesses in the family, because several members died at an early age. But it is difficult to judge if we don't knew him personally. One thing is sure, that he was rather a night owl than a nightingale, but that must be normal in that business. He is still the best and most differentiated pop singer ever. Or who else would sing an aria as well as "Tutti Frutti"?
Ever? That's a stretch
@@001spring Ever! Never heard someone even slightly comparable in talent and abilities!
@@jurivlk5433 Please! I've heard better overall singers with ore range. He was an amazing talent, nobody disputes that. Top 5 all-time imo....But it's subjective, so we all have our own opinions.
In a way, Elvis' downfall is similar to Michael Jackson's. Questionable physicians probably caring more about money than their patient, irresponsible spending, and tons of leeches. I'd like to hear your analysis on Keanu Reeves who, apparently, has never gone down the path of self destruction in spite of money, fame, and horrible times he went through.
Seconded! PLEASE do Keanu Reeves Doc - I once flatshared with a man who was under the power of a delusion that he was in a secret relationship with Reeves and nobody could know (except obviously every person he told down the pub innit)
Please make a video about him lol
Exactly.
Not even just money but Braggin right son having this relationship with Elvis preseley 🙄🙄
Medical tyranny is the elephant in the room!
Now more than ever!
Like any brat~bully, they never stop until violent confrontation.
I see no historical alternative.
Maybe the Canadian truckers will help brake the cycle.
Will the circle be unbroken. "
Prof. I. Ver Mectin
Ps, Mr. Ed says,
"" H E L L O ""
My mom was an Elvis fanatic I grew up with his music always playing on the stereo, the vinyl days 😆 An amazing thing about Elvis was no Matt his health or weight, his voice was still amazing ❤️❤️
Today we know so much more about addiction.
Yet it still ravages and baffles
I was 11 when Elvis died and absolutely heartbroken
Come on everyone you can’t tell me that if you had what Elvis Presley had that you wouldn’t indulge. He had problems yes, but he was the coolest guy to ever walk this earth.
It was pure genius to have Elvis on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1956. Taking advantage of this huge Audience gave him an incredible amount of exposure . Col. Parker was an opportunist . Very sad that Elvis was surrounded by so many who didn't have any social sophistication or Integrity.
Beatles too had a bad manager once , Bruce Lee felt Chow cheated him as Chow only gave him 5% bonus on Big Boss
How would you like all your personal health information being publicly discussed 45 yrs after you died? Seriously people, let all of that go and focus on Elvis' amazing gifts from God!!! No one will ever come close to Elvis' talent and generosity!
He was an amazing influence on aspiring musicians, though, you've got to give him that.
though?!???!?????
Dynamite Porcupine anagram is “Unimpaired Potency” -
“A Pointy Imprudence”
“Your inept Pandemic”
“My point Reduce Pain”
“ Pain Produce Enmity”
Wow, impressive, also my favorite part of the video. I fkn died laughing hahahah ... mostly due to the exploding part. Hahahahaha 😭
😂😂😂 You have too much time on your hands Jocko ! Lockdown?
Elvis had the ability to act and was good at it, and if he had been given more serious roles, he could have expanded upon that. "Change of Habit" and "Lonestar" I think it is called were actually good movies for him which I think really showcased his acting abilities. But unfortunately, he was really seen more as a money maker of teeny bopper films then a potential actor, and that's a shame.
He seems bi-polar to me. There are countless stories of him being hyper generous, buying expensive things or just giving cash to complete strangers. In his early 20s, I consider him a rare genius when it came to music, despite not being a writer, he was a master arranger. He took good songs and made them great. That is a talent that shouldn't be denigrated as inferior to that of a song writer.
Love your videos Dr. Grande! Could we see an Ethel Kennedy video? She experienced alot of the same things as Jackie O but reacted very differently. I'd love to see a video about her!!
Great idea!!!! 🐕🐕🐕🐕
As an actor, he was a great singer. Nice to see you're posting long videos again Dr. Big!
Oh my Lord, I had NO IDEA that he was on that extreme amount of illness and different medications!
My mum absolutely loved Elvis and in no conversation did she ever speak about why he really died. Rip mum♥️ and rip Elvis.💜
It’s scary and sad.
OMG Thank you so much, Dr. Grande. I loved Elvis!!!!!! Elvis' unique recordings, if played back to back, last longer than 14 days! I used to love the Elvis satellite channel! Graceland is cool, too. Elvis truly corrupted me lol
I was scrolling through, and being this had Elvis in the title, I decided out of curiosity to see what was said. First, the great ol' US Army is the one that give him and others pills to stay awake and I imagine being his mother died while he was in the army, and they were so close, he didn't get much time to grieve before having to return and starting taking more. Elvis married Priscilla on may 1, 1967 not 66, she wasn't any angel either. Clearly, u must not know much about Elvis, because u didn't mention all the good things he done in his life, only the bad. Some of the weight was fluid, because it could change from day to day. He wasn't a saint, but this was a bullcrap analysis of somebody u clearly didn't research well
Totally agree
Thank you! What a pathetic excuse for a doctor! Obviously he has a bad case of jealousy and unprofessionalism. Elvis was a good man. You don’t have to be a fan to have known what a generous God-fearing man he was. And for this guy to call him a pedophile and to say if he was alive today he would be in prison?!!!!! I would be the one needing sleeping pills to sleep if I was this doctor. What a quake!
@@donnaechu He didn't call Elvis a paedophile, he said he was probably guilty of statutory rape.
Exactly, too many people are quick to judge before they look at the whole picture. Elvis's generosity and love for people was beyond what most people would even think about. Elvis paid hospital bill's for family's that couldn't pay, he randomly helped anyone he saw in need. He wasn't worried about money, he enjoyed life and shared. As far as his relationship with Priscilla he didn't touch her until she was 21 and they were married. He was smart enough to know he couldn't get by with that kind of relationship and he didn't. I don't understand how people who Elvis had been good to count turn their back on him for money. I guess they were use to a handout. Of course Elvis wasn't perfect but show me someone who is, none of us are good, no not one , for all have fell short of the glory of God. We are saved by grace, the grace of Jesus Christ our Savior and Redeemer. Judge not lest ye be judged!! I love Elvis and so doe's a lot of other fan's. The thought's of this man are just opinion's and you know what they say about that. Yes, Elvis died young but he lived while he was here. I could go on and on because it's just irritating to hear how bad Elvis was, how many of these people would even think about helping someone they didn't even know. It's not anyone's business what he did with his money. God bless you I hope I haven't said too much.
@@sandramaggard2962 I agree with most of what you just wrote. Does screwing lots of young women make you a bad person?
Somebody like Elvis always makes me think of the guys who landed on the Moon, such a high point in one's life everything after must seem kind of dull. Elvis was the best entertainer in the world when he was a young man, as his looks and appeal faded he was losing so much.
my husband was stationed in Ft Sam Houston and we met a relative of elvis there back in the 90's. his cousin is related to elvis they went to church with us humble nice people
I would love to see one on Vincent van Gogh, even though it is very old there is a wealth of info over this. Love his letters online/book.
Ladies and gentlemen......lend me your ears!
Elvis was very handsome and a great singer and a nice man
Sending love from Brazil! Love his songs but I can't wait for Johnny Cash's video, he is one of my favorite musician.
I love Johnny Cash too
I agree that Elvis had an addiction problem and insecurities. I think some of his problems came from lack of confidence (not on stage) in real life, plus he was so young when starting his career. IF he had had someone in his life that was more assertive and determined with him, I can’t help but think maybe … just maybe he would have eventually sought help for the additions and financial advice, also. Just think what he would have accomplished if he had lived another 40 years. I will always love and admire him.
Yessssss!!!! Thanks Dr.Grande I’ve been wanting to hear this analysis for a while! Please do an analysis on David Foster Wallace in the future:)
Even at the end, he still had THAT voice...but like many others that have possessed extraordinary talents, certain flaws seem to be inherent.
Great personality dissection! Thanks for all your hard work on these. Hope quarantine is treating you well! Cheers Doc!
I think Charles Bukowski would be an interesting analysis.
yes
The story goes, that when Elvis visited the White House to see Nixon, the guard at the gate called in and said "The King is here"
@Philip Gior * 😅🤣😂😅🤣😂😅🤣😂😅🤣😂😅🤣
It was so awkward of a meeting that Elvis and Nixon stayed in touch. Nixon called Elvis a nice man that he liked very much and even defended Elvis when talking about the drugs in saying he didn't do illegal street drugs, it was all prescribed by a doctor.
Elvis weighed 230 pounds when he died and was bloated by ill health but never obese.
I thought his diet was bad at one point though ?
@@RB01.10 Yes, he ate a typical fried food southern diet.
I love how you put jokes into your analysis. The best part is that you say it so matter-of-factly, with no change in tone or expression, that if you weren't paying attention, you wouldn't see any joke at all
" particular affinity to young girls, most of his relationships were with girls 15 and under " where did you get this ? There is no evidence supporting this statement, Elvis relationships were with adult women, some a good deal younger than him but still consenting adults. His relationship with Priscilla, by her own accounts, was platonic until she was of age of consent. So what exactly would he be convicted of and sent to prison, there has to be evidence of wrong doing, there is none other than malicious supposition for which you cannot be convicted.
Elvis did not date young girls
Rather younger woman
You are confusing your facts
Jerry Lee Lewis was one known to be connecting with young girls
@@raykhouri774 Are you replying to me or referring to the video. If me then you have misunderstood what I have written.
Thank you again Charles
Sooo agree with everything you have said !!!I I can't believe what this Dr said trying to tarnish Elvis Presley and then go drag his name through the mud !!!! A true fan from age thirteen still going strong age 56yrs. 😁😀😃😃♥️♥️
A true and complicated American icon. Beyond any CZcams analysis.
Better research and a little more about the great qualities of Elvis would be a more even way of speaking about someone you haven't met. He didn't have sex with any underage girls and when you said Elvis and Priscilla were together for years before they married it sounds like they were living together from the time they met when she was 14. Priscilla was in Germany for over 3 years after Elvis came back to the United States 1960. She came here for the last couple of months her senior year in high school. According to Priscilla and everything I have read about Elvis and his beliefs, they waited for their wedding night for sex . Codeine was the only drug that could have been at a high risk level. People who have overdosed with barbiturates have usually been found as if they had gone to sleep (Judy Garland was on the commode and never moved after an overdose) . Elvis had misused the prescription drugs for years and they done damage but his death was a massive heart attack that had to be beyond painful but extremely quick . Elvis only took one step from the commode and was dead before he hit the floor. The pain was so much that he nearly bit his tongue in half and that doesn't sound like someone out of it nodding off from qualudes and demmoral. If you look at the picture of Elvis coming back from the dentist a few hours before he died you don't see a person behind the wheel of his car that weighed 350 lbs. If was 350 he wouldn't have been doing anything but laying in his bed with the more than 100 lbs he had gained in 8 weeks. By the way it shows Elvis weighed 175 on his death certificate which might have been true after the autopsy. That's more truth than some of the other things I heard in this video. Elvis had a lot on his plate at the end but he was still making people happy even with his not feeling healthy. And by the way he didn't cancel too many shows when you consider that he performed close to 900 shows in less than 8 years. Maybe 25 canceled and some of those were made up later and they were going to make up the others but he died before he could do those. He had sleeping disorders from his childhood on and not from the drugs. The amphetamines started in the army when they would supply the soldiers to keep them alert for long periods. I could go on forever but I doubt anyone is watching this a year later.
Feb 2023
Your content is the way it should be...facts and reasons...
Good evening Dr grande! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication!!! Amazing content as always.
Makes me thankful for my simple little life.
Elvis has left the building y'all
Thankyou very much...