I wasn't born until 81 But my grandmother has been a fan since the 50's in her teens. Saw him perform once in 1956 at the Cotton bowl. In Dallas,Tx for the state fair. Begged her momma..who was a Pentecostal preacher.. She only agreeded if her older brother and his wife took her and warned her not to be jumping and hoaring like those other girls. Fineally..there he was on stage.. When her brother left to get cokes. His wife smiled and nodded at her and ran up to the fence and screamed for Elvis like Every body else. I'll always loved that story. And thank you very much for your stories.. You lived an amazing life. With a pretty incredible cousin. God bless you and your family
Oh, bless your heart Danny. We all had our hearts broken that day. I can’t imagine what your family went thru. I want you to know what a blessing you and your family are to us by sharing your Elvis experiences with us. We know we get the truth from you. I have loved him for 52 years and I get a lot of smiles from people when this old lady drives around with Elvis’s music blaring from my car. Thank you 💜
What a lovely memory. I'm 67 year's old and I alway's live and love Elvis because he was just like us he never put himself above us. He had a humble heart, he will live on through our familie's. He left behind a lot of family that love him too, especially the Smith family. Thank you all for helping keep Elvis's memory alive.
Elvis was so special, very unique man, just will be missed for a lifetime, when I go Graceland i always cry just thinking about all elvis left behind, he had so much left to do, Graceland was so special to elvis, hard to believe he is gone, but his spirit is always there at Graceland, the elvis family is very special as well
We will never forget that sad day when Elvis passed away. I remember it like yesterday. His memory hasn’t left the building. you will surely see him again at the pearly gates of heaven. God Bless you all
I was 11 yo and loved Elvis! We were on our way home from Opryland on the interstate when it came on the radio. I just started crying😓 My Dad pulled over to comfort me bc he new my feelings about E. Thank God my Parents had taken me to see him for 2 shows the year of 1975. We sat on the 8th row, he was very close from the 8th row. I was an 9 yo star struck little girl❤️✌️ Thanks MMK😓
Danny, I was about 11 or 12. Eat, breathed & lived Elvis. I was a second generation fan. Teased a lot, but I knew good music, so I thought everyone else just didn’t have taste. I sitting on a beach in Lake Tahoe at Camp Concord Calif. One boy had a little transistor radio (before everyone had electronics ruling their lives😋). Shouted out “Ha Ha Ha! Elvis Presley died” The kid grew up to be just as tasteless as he was in 6th grade. All my friends gathered around to console me since I bawling my eyes out. They gave me some blue tissue, of course I carried it home with me in a lunch baggie where it still sits today in my Elvis memorabilia box. Rock On to all those awesome bands that followed after Elvis. I listen to almost every genre because of Elvis. Elvis could do anything with his voice, I could hear all the different types of music just by listening to his voice. Sometimes his voice in the last few years sounded like he could have been a opera singer. Not my thing, but an example of how powerful of an instrument he was blessed with.🤘🏼🤟✌🏼
I love all those old bands too, of course, Journey was amazing but ELVIS is Number One for me Always & Forever, Forever & Always Love Elvis !!! God Bless You
That day it rained in Michigan. It poured, all day long. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR EFFORTS AND TIME TO MAKE US FEEL CLOSER TO HIM, TO YOUR FAMILY! FOLLOWING ♥️♥️♥️
I can see that even now all these years later it’s painful for you to talk about that day so thank you so much for sharing with us. It was the morning of my 10th birthday when I came downstairs all excited to be met by my parents with this devastating news. I cried for weeks and even now like yourself it’s difficult for me to talk about that time without getting upset. I feel for you deeply but please take comfort in the fact that you were so very lucky to have known Elvis as you did, I was and still am thousands of miles away from Memphis over here in the U.K. so it wasn’t possible for me to have been there at the time unfortunately. I love that man with all that I am and always will, there’s never been a day throughout my life that’s gone by where I’ve not played his music, watched a movie or documentary etc.. I love him for what he’s given me and the world, for the kind of man he was and still is, he’s my Elvis and always will be. God bless you and all true Elvis fans out there, we know and feel the true Elvis Presley, the man, the King Of Rock & Roll.⚡️T.C.B⚡️We love you Elvis ❤️
I was 10 years old when Elvis died, as well. I was at my friend's house and she called me into the kitchen. Her mother (who was a huge Elvis fan and had seen him in concert in the 50's) was on the phone with her mother . I heard her say, "Mom, can you believe it!?" I looked at the TV and saw the announcer say, "Elvis Presely dead at the tender age of 42." I left immediately and rode home on my bike uttering the words, "Please don't be true." I rode up my driveway to see my parents. I asked if it was true, and they shook their heads Yes. I cried all night long. I still cry to this day.
I was 15 when he died. My world was shaken to the core. I am 56 and I still tear up when I think of that day. Dad never teared up much either, but he did that day too!
I was 5 months old when Elvis passed away, I constantly argue with my parents why they never saw him live, he is the single most important musician/ performer to grace this planet, he wrote the book on cool. I know this is silly but I truly believe Elvis was specifically sent by the big man upstairs to make life better for all of us. Thank you Danny and God Bless.
This family is such a class act I hope to meet them one day and tell them how thankful I am for Billy Smith. God Bless and remember the ELVIS world will always love you guys and defend you from the naysayers. Keep on Keeping On
I cried like a baby when I heard of Elvis passing...remember it like it was yesterday...that day will always be etched in my memory...thank you for sharing!!!
Wes McGee Yes it was a historical and sad day...it is amazing how we all can remember what we were doing that day ...Elvis touched so many of us with his huge talent but more so his human traits...
Dakota you are so right! Thats it!!! It wasnt like stars now today. Elvis was different, sure handsome, talented beyong measure!! (Ive never seen a more good looking man in my life!) These things fade for all of us though, no one is exempt. There r younger haters that dont understand & make fun of a “fat” Elvis. That is so unkind. Elvis had much more, MORE! He genuinely cared for people, we have heard so many stories of his generosity & kindness. Not only by buying cars for others or buying homes for people, or even taking his rings off and giving them to total strangers... it is the ENTIRETY of the man that he was, as Billy told us about the car salesman being ugly to him & Elvis standing up for him, or the “gate girl” who tells a story about the guys making fun of a not so pretty woman there & Elvis escorting her around his home when he looked bk angry that the other men had been so rude. Even when he bot a horse or puppy, he wanted everyone to have one! That is Elvis Presley, the man that all of us true Elvis lovers admire & love about him. He was set apart, we all see it! That kind of a person is rare in this day & time... we love him for who he is! It didn't matter if he gained or lost weight, he wasnt perfect either but the genuine loving, kind man that he was as a whole, is a light that does not fade in our hearts. We did notice it! We love him still & I know it may sound silly to some... but I think in those few moment between this world & eternity, Elvis cried out to his Lord & went home. Miss him but I am so glad he is resting, free from the struggles of this life. Cant wait to meet him but in heaven, I will probably be with the REAL KING Jesus! Ty you Elvis for the wonderful music you shared with us all & your loving kindness.
D. B. Wow beautifully written...We should strive to be like Elvis...kind humble gracious ...the love he had for his mother his family his friends strangers the underdogs.. his loyalty his humor his manners...such a huge role model...a magical soul ...he showed us how to be a good human being...
As a young girl at the time, growing up with my dad & how Elvis,s music filled our home, i do recall, i think i was about 9-10 yrs of age when we heard the sad shocking news. My dad who just loved music, guitars & elvis songs broke down in tears. I wondered? Omg, Elvis Presely? No! . . How 😢 saddness & grief filled the air. Today still, Elvis & his golden music lives in my heart. 2018..... Sweet memories. 🎼 Tks for sharing, Dan! . . canada
I'm a massive elvis fan and I was a newspaper delivery kid doing my rounds when I saw the front pages announcing the king is dead. I hated delivering papers that morning.
My parents were divorced and I was in Searcy, Arkansas at my Gradpa's house for the summer. Boy, I was 7 and cried my eyes out that day. I thought for sure at that young age that I was gonna meet him.
My mom had just been rushed to the hospital in Columbus Ohio and my husband and uncle who were both Elvis fans were sitting at a drive thru restaurant getting a sandwich and coffee while waiting for the hospital to get mama in her room. The radio was on low and my uncle Woody said 'Did you hear that? I said no what? and he said 'They just said Elvis died ' We were just so shocked we just headed for the hospital and I was there for 14 days while mama fought for her life but on September 1st she died too. She was 42 the same as Elvis and she would say that Elvis was 4 months older than her. I will never forget either of them. I watched Elvis funeral on the TV in the hospital dayroom along with many Dr's and nurses who stood by so silent you could hear a pin drop. Many tears falling and sobbing could be heard. We always live Elvis and we always miss Elvis as I'm sure you do. Just loved that man.
I know that Day was and Still is Very Hard on All of Yall.. Thank You and Your Parents for Keeping his Memory Alive... There Won't Never Ever Be Another Elvis... For Myself Yes I Love Elvis Music and his looks of course.. but I Mostly Love Elvis for his Heart.. His Humbleness and His kindness.. He Never thought he was better then anyone else..He never forgot where he came from... That's what I love Mostly about him... He was Human just like we All Are.. And I think that's why He will never be Forgotten.. God Bless Y'all
The MMK is real. He is genuine and he tells us in the best way he can. He knows very well a unique part of music and American history that no doubt changed his life. Thank you, MMK.
Nice! Congratulations on the Winners! Also, may the Lord continues to bless you and your family with comfort at this time of the memory of Elvis's passing. 🙏 forever in our hearts. Thank you for sharing..."We always live Elvis" 😎👨🎤🎙🎵🎶🎸🎹
I was 16 years old and working at Consumers Distributing (a big kind of department store) when it came over the radio and I told the lady I was serving to “shush,” and we both listened and burst into tears. I couldn’t stop crying so my manager sent me home. I stayed in bed crying and listening to his music for 3 days. Other than my fiancé leaving me, that was the saddest time of my life. I’ve been a fan since I was 5 years old. I’d send you a pic of me holding up his Girl Happy album in Jamaica when I was 5, if I knew how to. May he R.I.P. I still miss him. 😔
i was only 5 the day Elvis died and i remember it vividly. My mom cried like it was my baby brother or sister. Seriously though he was one of a kind not just a hearthrob but a voice this world will never know again.
I was twelve year, s old in nineteen seventy seven I was at home at the time it was a sad terrible day of all I could, nt stop watching his movie, s or listening to his music
51. Was 10yrs. old playing with a friend in our spare bedroom looking for a missing arm to GI Joe when I heard my mom crying. Have never had one day I don't do something Elvis since.
I remember the day I heard that Elvis left us,I cried like a baby I'm not the one to talk much about death .So I'll go on remembering & listening to his great music) ,movies , generosity & great sense of humor, just like he never left I won't to believe he's in a better place somewhere over the rainbow God Bless You Elvis ! Thank You MMK !!
Danny I'm so happy you and your family keep Elvis's memory alive. I can tell it hurt's to share about his last day, it's just really wonderful to know how much you all love him and alway's will. What do we say? WE ALWAY'S LIVE ELVIS!!!!
I hope your mom and dad is well you sure couldn't tell your dad and Elvis were related your dad has such an amazing sense of humor I admire him greatly.
That must be a very difficult day to share, Danny. You wore your heart on your sleeve and allowed us all to see how much you cared about Elvis with the story of the day he passed and how much shaking his hand....having that memory, meant to you. I saw a quote online the other day that said, "It's always the little things" and I believe that. Some of the tiniest fleeting moments mean the most in our lives. I hope you and your incredible family have a beautiful weekend. 💕
Hey Danny I love Foreigner too ! (🎶I Want To Know What Love Is🎼) What a Song ! I can see what a struggle it is for you to even recite the passing of our Elvis. I was jawdropped stunned so I can but imagine what you, Elviss' family, felt. Like a nightmare you could not wake up from .. It was a sorry day for us all to say the least. Love from Canada Danny and family ThankYou💗
Thank you Danny for sharing your very special memories ...I know it must be hard to go back to that day ..I'm truly appreciative as I'm sure all of us are for you sharing these very special times with us all...so wish I could be there for Elvis week... maybe one day I will be there I promise...keep living Elvis...say hello to your mum and dad.. blessings to you all...TCB...💞
hello from Canada love your vids MMK the love and sincerity shines right through...this includes all members of your wonderful family Over the years.. I've always known Billy's heart was in the right place keep postin'
Bob Rob, I do too...I think most of us who love Elvis, remember when they heard of his passing. It was so unbelievable & tragic to me as a young teenager! I immediately ran outside to my Mother who was working in the yard & called out to her to tell her but she scolded me for teasing her about something like that & I had to express to her that I was serious & compelled her to come inside quckly to see & hear about it for herself. I will never forget it & still dont like to discuss it. I like talking about his life. In fact, I ha a 12 yr old dauhter who passed on Christmas Day 1995, I heard my daughters half brother has tatooed his arm with her name which was miss-spelled & with the date of her death. Is it just me...(Dont get me wong, I think that was a very kind thing to do) but, why do we need to celebrate the day of the death? I wld rather celebrate when these people we cherish, came into our lives instead of the death date...😢
Much respect to you for sharing that memory with us man. Keep the videos going for as long as you can. Love watching and trying to picture all yours, dad and mums stories. Thanks for the memories man. T.C.E.
I know it’s upsetting but the good memory’s will always outweigh the bad I think what many people will be able to take from all this is even though probably many people won’t realise it for now this is or will become the personal memory’s of what you have and in sharing it each one of us becomes part of the history new fans old fans but all fans of this history well it’s like it will always be set in stone and am humbled to be a part of that and no one can ever take that away no matter what all I would like to say is thank you and I know at times it can be very hard but you’ve all done a fantastic job you all shine through E. would be proud...
Sad day. I remember very will. Life changing event for me I know. Can’t Imagine what how much of a life changing event it was for you all being family and all. Thanks for sharing.
I may listen to another Artist from time to time, but I only own Elvis records, tapes, cds etc. Elvis is my music, like others, Elvis will only be my music!
Hi folk's! You know Danny, the tears always start streaming down my Cheek's, when someone even mentions the kings passing or I hear his gospel song's! Why? I don't know! God gave him something special, that the whole world feel's, especially his loved ones!
The day the music died......... but his luckily we will always have our great memories and all the music Elvis did make, but I cant help but wonder what he would've recorded since his untimely death......... long live the King forever in our hearts.
The Coochmon I agree wholeheartedly but I also believe that the world has missed out on what I think would have been the best music Elvis could have ever done! He just kept on getting better as he got older, his voice matured beautifully, it became fuller, smoother, richer and his ear for the songs he sang became amazingly pure! He was a master at his craft and they’ll never ever be another anywhere close to him, I miss him and the essence of what could have been each and every day ⚡️T.C.B⚡️❤️
Congratulations to all the winners! It was so nice of you to talk about that very sad day. What you are doing in sharing the life you had with Elvis is of great historical significence, in addition to making a way for fans to feel closer to him. Keep up the good work! It is much appreciated. Oh, I'll add that I was working in an office at Poplar and Highland in Memphis and someone heard it on the radio. We didn't get much work done that afternoon.
I remember that day very well it was summer school was out for the summer I was 11 years old I saw my mama crying and she said Elvis had past I was just a kid but I knew who Elvis was and how big this was and what he ment to the world, thanks for sharing your story
August 16 -77 I was 19 at the time, I was driving to a local coffee shop in Texas, I was pulling in ..radio announcer came on with very serious matter...Elvis Presley has died, I was very sad then I got mad, He was just too young to leave us ...
Thank you for sharing that difficult story. That must have been a very horrific day for you and your family. It was for me and I didn't even know Elvis. I can remember exactly where I was, the exact time and all of the sights and sounds of that moment on that terrible day. I truly dont think that I ever got over it. I was only 10 years old at the time and it made me fully realize that if Elvis Presley could die, that I would die someday too. It was a traumatic experience for me. I can only imagine how deeply the experience affected you. Best of wishes to you, your Mama and Daddy and the rest of your family. As long as y'all keep putting out videos, I will be watching!
Hi Danny, I want to tell you that the death of Elvis is overwhelming!!!! It's a very painful issue for the Smith family, specially for Mr Billy, no matter how many years have passed, and the fact that you have shared with us that harmful memory shows your good heart with the Elvis Fans. I know that It's very difficult for you to talk about it. But certainly Elvis lives in the heart of all of us and that's wonderful. Thank you for sharing and God Bless you.
I was 16 when Elvis passed away! I grew up on Elvis,my grandma had Elvis’s picture on her walls!! Western picture and 70’s concert picture he was wearing his peacock suit! I asked who is this? She said my dream boat? Lol. I’ll never forget 😊 We always watched his movies and listened to his music then finally I got to visit Graceland years and years later ❤ Thanks Danny and Teresa! Sorry what you all went through and we hated it too! Always missed!
Hey MMK, sad story. Thank you for sharing it. The good memories that you guys are sharing really do overshadow Elvis' death and it puts his life story in a much happier light.
Ty for answering that i loved elvis .will alwsys be a elvis fan i loved his southern roots im also a southern so i really respect his values.his generosity and his love for GOD! And love all your stories and i can tell yall are great people also!will always be a elvis fan God bless your family.
Thank You so much. I know that it is hard to talk about so just try to remember all of the good times that you and your family had with Elvis. God Bless You All.
Thanks Danny, I can tell it is painful to talk about. I loved watching Elvis movies as a kid, I thought he was the coolest dude ever. In his movies he kicked ass, drove fast and made it with the hot ladies. My fascination with him began the day he died. I was 15 years old and I just bought a 57 Chevy in metro Atlanta, when I turned on the radio, as my my uncle was driving it home, the radio host announced Elvis had passed away. When we got home we found that all three TV networks were covering the story nonstop for hours, they were giving out flight information for flights to Memphis and other things. It was like nothing I had ever seen. It was like a president had died or something. From that moment on I had to learn all I could about him. Thanks for sharing all of the personal stories about him.
Thank you for sharing your sad memory ,it brought tears to my eyes,and also your happy memory of Elvis shaking your hand and talking to you..I love your memories, please keep them coming! :-)
So sad, but thank you for sharing your memory of that terrible day. I guess everyone remembers exactly where they were. I'm reading Linda Thompson's book and just finished the last chapter about Elvis. It made me cry. She said that she was sitting on the landing of the stairs with Billy, Jo, and Patsy, watching people file past the coffin, the four of them "who understood his heart and his humor, sat for hours," laughing and crying. Do they still keep in touch at all? I wish I could be at Elvis week, would love to say hello.
I had a portable radio I was listening to. It was a Tuesday evening. 12 years old. Was walking to a community center like I had most Tuesdays for events there. Reflecting, there was a piece of me that rose from my heart and a full understanding of what death was.
I can tell it still brings you pain. Hell, it still Brings me pain. I arrived home from school to watch my usual Giligans Island lol and it came across the bottom of the tv I was 11 years old. They also broke in with news coverage.
Hi ,first of all I want to tell you how deeply I feel .I suffered very deeply at the time when I learned of my sweet honey ,like you and everyone else .For me, a world was shattered ,even though I didn't know Elvis personally ,but he was so deeply familiar to me from the beginning ,as if I knew him forever ! I was only 8 years old to the indescribable ,painful no longer there his day of our beloved ,Forever Unforgotten honey Elvis .I saw him as everything at the time from the day I listened to him for the first time on a record until the sad day .He was for me the most precious ,most magical person ,the father I didn't have ,and dream Man too .I have never seen him as a star ,always just as a sad ,loving indescribably sweet ,honest man .He has accompanied me through my deep cruel childhood and youth ,2 years from 8 years to 9 years when he was still alive and afterwards in my heart forever in deep love ! I can understand you so deeply .Thank you for your sincere ,honest words here and must give that I had already believed the rumors about him that he was supposed to be living .Because it would be indescribably beautiful if it were .I was all the time torn in my heart by the rumors ,because as for you it would be too deep for me and for the others if our honey
Thanks Danny for sharing your memory of that sad day when Elvis passed away. I know that's a hard thing for you to talk about. I remember that day also . I remember standing in the front yard at our home. I was waiting on my mama to take us swimming and she came outside to me and my sister that Elvis passed away. About that time my mama's friends Linda stuck her head out the window and ask my mama did she hear about Elvis passing away ? We were all in shock and couldn't believe it. Even though Elvis wasn't kin to us it still was so sad . I also love Elvis music the most , but I like other singers and bands too . That's okay , ain't nothing wrong with that . I have been talking to my daughter about coming out to meet y'all. I sure hope I can make it . Thank you for sharing another great video with us !!
I think most of us remember where we were when we heard he’d died. The guy on the news said that it was a story he never thought he’d have to report. I’m sure it was tough for you kids. I wish he’d known we loved him and not the image. He said it was hard to live up to an image well it wasn’t necessary. We in my family felt he was our family
Debbie Bell, You are exactly right, he did seem like he was part of mine and my name is Dona Bell, so maybe we are too! Somewhere in the line, ya never know! We both love Elvis and thats a good thing.👍
First of all I can't believe that someone has ask if YOU remember THAT day ! :( He was our HERO but he was ya'lls FAMILY....so of course you will never FORGET it. I appreciate that you and your family take time out to share your beautiful memories with the world. Please tell your moma and daddy that we ALL miss them on facebook. God Bless you and your family.
Thanks for sharing this very sad memory. I can tell it's still painful for you. But it really shows how close you all are as a family and how much love and respect for each other you all have. God bless y'all for finding the strength and allowing yourselves to be vulnerable and sharing these memories. ❤
Thank you Danny my heart goes out to you and your family every time I I hear the story of the day that Elvis passed away I have been a fan since I was 15yrs And now I’m 58 So thanks to the smith family for sharing memories of Elvis With this loyal fan
So sad Danny but Thankyou for sharing how it felt for you. I was 11 and up getting ready for school. I had my record player on with the 8am news and it came on. I was devestated also I couldn’t go to school for 2 days and sat the following weekend watching Elvis movies on re-run just crying my eyes out. When I did go back to school, I wore my Elvis tshirt with it’s now or never on it so all the kids knew how much I was his fan. Love & hugs from Melbourne, Australia.
I was nearly 19 when Elvis passed away I could not believe what I was hearing you just did not think that elvis would ever die it must have been awful for you and your family to have to have witnessed all that sadness.I hope you have time to video your time at elvis week I would love to see it as I wont be able to get over their this year as l live in england love to you and your family
I was 16 and just pulled into the DMV parking lot, and heard on the radio he passed. Wow, what a shocker. When your childhood stars pass, then you know we are not immortal.
I was 17 years old when Elvis left us. Thank you for sharing your memories with us. I really was in a state of shock to hear the news. I was all shook up. Just to lighten the subject.
I grew up a kid in the 70's as well. And speaking of other music. My favorites were Elvis and KISS. I've always wondered what Elvis thought of KISS and the way they looked?
Thanks for sharing these memories..Day of his passing must have been overwhelming for you all. You sure looked saddened talking about it. How great y'all be at Jon Daly's..
Thank you for sharing that information. I was 3 when Elvis died but my mum was an Elvis fan and when she heard the news here in the uk that Elvis had died she was so upset that my dad had to come home from work. Just thought I’d share that with you
Now that you've come up with it there's something that your Mom once said that sticks to my mind. She told your Dad, not long before Elvis passed away: bare with him we might not have him long. I don't know if they wanna talk about it but I wonder what she felt and why she said it cause she was spot on. Thanks and God bless you!
Pilamaya for another Great video!! You're shirt is awesome!! I remember I was 19 & looking forward to seeing Elvis for the second time that following Saturday when I heard on the radio of his passing. I was in shock at first. And then the tears fell. I couldn't function for some time. It hurt so bad. And still does. I'm sure it always will until I can see him in Heaven. I wish I could be there in Memphis and meet all of you. We Always Live Elvis!!!!
I will never forget that day, It was heartbreaking. I felt so bad for his family and the fans. I will always wonder what might have been. I will be in Memphis Elvis Week Wednesday thru Saturday where do I go to meet the family. Thanks for another great video they keep getting better and better.
I had just turned 7 the month before Elvis died. I remember we parked in the neighborhood by graceland and I remember standing in line for a long time along the rock fence to see him in his casket. When we finally made it to the gate, they were letting people go in by groups of 3. They let my mom and two brothers go in but would not let my dad and I go in with them. One of the guards was going to let us but the other said no and then they didn't let anyone else go in, so my dad and I got separated from my mom and two brothers. My dad didn't even have a dime on him to make a phone call because my mom had all our money with her. She passed out and was put on a stretcher and was taken to the hospital. I remember waiting a long time for my mom and brothers to come out but they didn't. So we finally walked back to the car and went home and my mom called my dad from the hospital. I remember my dad sitting in his chair at home crying. I don't know if it was from the stress of getting separated and being out in the heat for so long or because he was sad about Elvis. I think it was both. Elvis has always been my favorite singer. It was a very sad day.
I too, there will never be any music that is better than Elvis' own !
Love ALL of HIS MUSIC, will play it till I die!!
I wasn't born until 81
But my grandmother has been a fan since the 50's in her teens. Saw him perform once in 1956 at the Cotton bowl. In Dallas,Tx for the state fair. Begged her momma..who was a Pentecostal preacher.. She only agreeded if her older brother and his wife took her and warned her not to be jumping and hoaring like those other girls. Fineally..there he was on stage.. When her brother left to get cokes. His wife smiled and nodded at her and ran up to the fence and screamed for Elvis like Every body else.
I'll always loved that story. And thank you very much for your stories.. You lived an amazing life. With a pretty incredible cousin. God bless you and your family
Oh, bless your heart Danny. We all had our hearts broken that day. I can’t imagine what your family went thru.
I want you to know what a blessing you and your family are to us by sharing your Elvis experiences with us. We know we get the truth from you.
I have loved him for 52 years and I get a lot of smiles from people when this old lady drives around with Elvis’s music blaring from my car.
Thank you 💜
What a lovely memory. I'm 67 year's old and I alway's live and love Elvis because he was just like us he never put himself above us. He had a humble heart, he will live on through our familie's. He left behind a lot of family that love him too, especially the Smith family. Thank you all for helping keep Elvis's memory alive.
Wow I remember it like it was yesterday! Been to Graceland like 25 and I still get that feeling like he’s still here ! RIP ELVIS!!!
Elvis was so special, very unique man, just will be missed for a lifetime, when I go Graceland i always cry just thinking about all elvis left behind, he had so much left to do, Graceland was so special to elvis, hard to believe he is gone, but his spirit is always there at Graceland, the elvis family is very special as well
Elvis was lucky to have such good family. 💖
We will never forget that sad day when Elvis passed away. I remember it like yesterday. His memory hasn’t left the building. you will surely see him again at the pearly gates of heaven. God Bless you all
I was 11 yo and loved Elvis! We were on our way home from Opryland on the interstate when it came on the radio. I just started crying😓 My Dad pulled over to comfort me bc he new my feelings about E. Thank God my Parents had taken me to see him for 2 shows the year of 1975. We sat on the 8th row, he was very close from the 8th row. I was an 9 yo star struck little girl❤️✌️ Thanks MMK😓
Danny, I was about 11 or 12. Eat, breathed & lived Elvis. I was a second generation fan. Teased a lot, but I knew good music, so I thought everyone else just didn’t have taste. I sitting on a beach in Lake Tahoe at Camp Concord Calif. One boy had a little transistor radio (before everyone had electronics ruling their lives😋). Shouted out “Ha Ha Ha! Elvis Presley died” The kid grew up to be just as tasteless as he was in 6th grade. All my friends gathered around to console me since I bawling my eyes out. They gave me some blue tissue, of course I carried it home with me in a lunch baggie where it still sits today in my Elvis memorabilia box. Rock On to all those awesome bands that followed after Elvis. I listen to almost every genre because of Elvis. Elvis could do anything with his voice, I could hear all the different types of music just by listening to his voice. Sometimes his voice in the last few years sounded like he could have been a opera singer. Not my thing, but an example of how powerful of an instrument he was blessed with.🤘🏼🤟✌🏼
I love all those old bands too, of course, Journey was amazing but ELVIS is Number One for me Always & Forever, Forever & Always Love Elvis !!! God Bless You
That day it rained in Michigan. It poured, all day long. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR EFFORTS AND TIME TO MAKE US FEEL CLOSER TO HIM, TO YOUR FAMILY! FOLLOWING ♥️♥️♥️
I can see that even now all these years later it’s painful for you to talk about that day so thank you so much for sharing with us. It was the morning of my 10th birthday when I came downstairs all excited to be met by my parents with this devastating news. I cried for weeks and even now like yourself it’s difficult for me to talk about that time without getting upset. I feel for you deeply but please take comfort in the fact that you were so very lucky to have known Elvis as you did, I was and still am thousands of miles away from Memphis over here in the U.K. so it wasn’t possible for me to have been there at the time unfortunately. I love that man with all that I am and always will, there’s never been a day throughout my life that’s gone by where I’ve not played his music, watched a movie or documentary etc.. I love him for what he’s given me and the world, for the kind of man he was and still is, he’s my Elvis and always will be. God bless you and all true Elvis fans out there, we know and feel the true Elvis Presley, the man, the King Of Rock & Roll.⚡️T.C.B⚡️We love you Elvis ❤️
I was 10 years old when Elvis died, as well. I was at my friend's house and she called me into the kitchen. Her mother (who was a huge Elvis fan and had seen him in concert in the 50's) was on the phone with her mother . I heard her say, "Mom, can you believe it!?" I looked at the TV and saw the announcer say, "Elvis Presely dead at the tender age of 42." I left immediately and rode home on my bike uttering the words, "Please don't be true." I rode up my driveway to see my parents. I asked if it was true, and they shook their heads Yes. I cried all night long. I still cry to this day.
Thanks for sharing. Y’all have been so kind to open your most private memories to the public.
I was 15 when he died. My world was shaken to the core. I am 56 and I still tear up when I think of that day. Dad never teared up much either, but he did that day too!
I was 5 months old when Elvis passed away, I constantly argue with my parents why they never saw him live, he is the single most important musician/ performer to grace this planet, he wrote the book on cool. I know this is silly but I truly believe Elvis was specifically sent by the big man upstairs to make life better for all of us. Thank you Danny and God Bless.
This family is such a class act I hope to meet them one day and tell them how thankful I am for Billy Smith. God Bless and remember the ELVIS world will always love you guys and defend you from the naysayers. Keep on Keeping On
I cried like a baby when I heard of Elvis passing...remember it like it was yesterday...that day will always be etched in my memory...thank you for sharing!!!
Wes McGee Yes it was a historical and sad day...it is amazing how we all can remember what we were doing that day ...Elvis touched so many of us with his huge talent but more so his human traits...
Dakota you are so right! Thats it!!! It wasnt like stars now today. Elvis was different, sure handsome, talented beyong measure!! (Ive never seen a more good looking man in my life!) These things fade for all of us though, no one is exempt. There r younger haters that dont understand & make fun of a “fat” Elvis. That is so unkind. Elvis had much more, MORE! He genuinely cared for people, we have heard so many stories of his generosity & kindness. Not only by buying cars for others or buying homes for people, or even taking his rings off and giving them to total strangers... it is the ENTIRETY of the man that he was, as Billy told us about the car salesman being ugly to him & Elvis standing up for him, or the “gate girl” who tells a story about the guys making fun of a not so pretty woman there & Elvis escorting her around his home when he looked bk angry that the other men had been so rude. Even when he bot a horse or puppy, he wanted everyone to have one! That is Elvis Presley, the man that all of us true Elvis lovers admire & love about him. He was set apart, we all see it! That kind of a person is rare in this day & time... we love him for who he is! It didn't matter if he gained or lost weight, he wasnt perfect either but the genuine loving, kind man that he was as a whole, is a light that does not fade in our hearts. We did notice it! We love him still & I know it may sound silly to some... but I think in those few moment between this world & eternity, Elvis cried out to his Lord & went home. Miss him but I am so glad he is resting, free from the struggles of this life. Cant wait to meet him but in heaven, I will probably be with the REAL KING Jesus! Ty you Elvis for the wonderful music you shared with us all & your loving kindness.
D. B. Wow beautifully written...We should strive to be like Elvis...kind humble gracious ...the love he had for his mother his family his friends strangers the underdogs.. his loyalty his humor his manners...such a huge role model...a magical soul ...he showed us how to be a good human being...
As a young girl at the time, growing up with my dad & how Elvis,s music filled our home, i do recall, i think i was about 9-10 yrs of age when we heard the sad shocking news. My dad who just loved music, guitars & elvis songs broke down in tears. I wondered? Omg, Elvis Presely? No! . . How 😢 saddness & grief filled the air. Today still, Elvis & his golden music lives in my heart. 2018..... Sweet memories. 🎼 Tks for sharing, Dan! . . canada
I'm a massive elvis fan and I was a newspaper delivery kid doing my rounds when I saw the front pages announcing the king is dead. I hated delivering papers that morning.
Glyn Roberts That’s a tough one.❤️
Glyn Roberts Wow...how horrible
Roxanne Roxanne .thank you.
My parents were divorced and I was in Searcy, Arkansas at my Gradpa's house for the summer. Boy, I was 7 and cried my eyes out that day. I thought for sure at that young age that I was gonna meet him.
My mom had just been rushed to the hospital in Columbus Ohio and my husband and uncle who were both Elvis fans were sitting at a drive thru restaurant getting a sandwich and coffee while waiting for the hospital to get mama in her room. The radio was on low and my uncle Woody said 'Did you hear that? I said no what? and he said 'They just said Elvis died ' We were just so shocked we just headed for the hospital and I was there for 14 days while mama fought for her life but on September 1st she died too. She was 42 the same as Elvis and she would say that Elvis was 4 months older than her. I will never forget either of them. I watched Elvis funeral on the TV in the hospital dayroom along with many Dr's and nurses who stood by so silent you could hear a pin drop. Many tears falling and sobbing could be heard. We always live Elvis and we always miss Elvis as I'm sure you do. Just loved that man.
I know that Day was and Still is Very Hard on All of Yall.. Thank You and Your Parents for Keeping his Memory Alive... There Won't Never Ever Be Another Elvis... For Myself Yes I Love Elvis Music and his looks of course.. but I Mostly Love Elvis for his Heart.. His Humbleness and His kindness.. He Never thought he was better then anyone else..He never forgot where he came from... That's what I love Mostly about him... He was Human just like we All Are.. And I think that's why He will never be Forgotten.. God Bless Y'all
The MMK is real. He is genuine and he tells us in the best way he can. He knows very well a unique part of music and American history that no doubt changed his life. Thank you, MMK.
Elvis loved all kinds of music. He listened to everything and took his inspiration from others.
Nice! Congratulations on the Winners! Also, may the Lord continues to bless you and your family with comfort at this time of the memory of Elvis's passing. 🙏 forever in our hearts. Thank you for sharing..."We always live Elvis" 😎👨🎤🎙🎵🎶🎸🎹
I was 16 years old and working at Consumers Distributing (a big kind of department store) when it came over the radio and I told the lady I was serving to “shush,” and we both listened and burst into tears. I couldn’t stop crying so my manager sent me home. I stayed in bed crying and listening to his music for 3 days. Other than my fiancé leaving me, that was the saddest time of my life. I’ve been a fan since I was 5 years old. I’d send you a pic of me holding up his Girl Happy album in Jamaica when I was 5, if I knew how to. May he R.I.P. I still miss him. 😔
Thank you Danny for sharing your story, it's so sad, I can't believe it's been 41 years since Elvis's passing, he is still sorely missed..
i was only 5 the day Elvis died and i remember it vividly. My mom cried like it was my baby brother or sister. Seriously though he was one of a kind not just a hearthrob but a voice this world will never know again.
I was twelve year, s old in nineteen seventy seven I was at home at the time it was a sad terrible day of all I could, nt stop watching his movie, s or listening to his music
51. Was 10yrs. old playing with a friend in our spare bedroom looking for a missing arm to GI Joe when I heard my mom crying. Have never had one day I don't do something Elvis since.
I remember the day I heard that Elvis left us,I cried like a baby I'm not the one to talk much about death .So I'll go on remembering & listening to his great music) ,movies , generosity & great sense of humor, just like he never left I won't to believe he's in a better place somewhere over the rainbow God Bless You Elvis ! Thank You MMK !!
It’s great that you have held on to so many memories-that’s what keeps their spirit and presence alive👍
Danny I'm so happy you and your family keep Elvis's memory alive. I can tell it hurt's to share about his last day, it's just really wonderful to know how much you all love him and alway's will. What do we say? WE ALWAY'S LIVE ELVIS!!!!
I enjoy hearing about all the Elvis stories...Billy & his wife they are good people! Amazing parents as well. Billy is a good son
I hope your mom and dad is well you sure couldn't tell your dad and Elvis were related your dad has such an amazing sense of humor I admire him greatly.
Thanks so much Danny for sharing that painful time in your life...Love you and Family and all the stories...Love and Live Elvis!
I love listening to you all talk about old times with Elvis
That must be a very difficult day to share, Danny. You wore your heart on your sleeve and allowed us all to see how much you cared about Elvis with the story of the day he passed and how much shaking his hand....having that memory, meant to you. I saw a quote online the other day that said, "It's always the little things" and I believe that. Some of the tiniest fleeting moments mean the most in our lives. I hope you and your incredible family have a beautiful weekend. 💕
Hey Danny I love Foreigner too ! (🎶I Want To Know What Love Is🎼) What a Song ! I can see what a struggle it is for you to even recite the passing of our Elvis. I was jawdropped stunned so I can but imagine what you, Elviss' family, felt. Like a nightmare you could not wake up from .. It was a sorry day for us all to say the least. Love from Canada Danny and family ThankYou💗
Thank you Danny for sharing your very special memories ...I know it must be hard to go back to that day ..I'm truly appreciative as I'm sure all of us are for you sharing these very special times with us all...so wish I could be there for Elvis week... maybe one day I will be there I promise...keep living Elvis...say hello to your mum and dad.. blessings to you all...TCB...💞
hello from Canada
love your vids MMK
the love and sincerity shines right through...this includes all members of your wonderful family
Over the years.. I've always known Billy's heart was in the right place
keep postin'
Thankyou Danny.ill never forget that day.i was 14 years old and a huge fan.i always live Elvis.
Glen Cooper I was 14, too
I remember where i was and what i was doing when Elvis died.
Bob Rob,
I do too...I think most of us who love Elvis, remember when they heard of his passing. It was so unbelievable & tragic to me as a young teenager! I immediately ran outside to my Mother who was working in the yard & called out to her to tell her but she scolded me for teasing her about something like that & I had to express to her that I was serious & compelled her to come inside quckly to see & hear about it for herself. I will never forget it & still dont like to discuss it. I like talking about his life. In fact, I ha a 12 yr old dauhter who passed on Christmas Day 1995, I heard my daughters half brother has tatooed his arm with her name which was miss-spelled & with the date of her death. Is it just me...(Dont get me wong, I think that was a very kind thing to do) but, why do we need to celebrate the day of the death? I wld rather celebrate when these people we cherish, came into our lives instead of the death date...😢
D. B. Sorry to hear bout your Daughter, i was a teenager too when Elvis passed, i became s life long fan that day in 1977.
Much respect to you for sharing that memory with us man. Keep the videos going for as long as you can. Love watching and trying to picture all yours, dad and mums stories. Thanks for the memories man. T.C.E.
I know it’s upsetting but the good memory’s will always outweigh the bad I think what many people will be able to take from all this is even though probably many people won’t realise it for now this is or will become the personal memory’s of what you have and in sharing it each one of us becomes part of the history new fans old fans but all fans of this history well it’s like it will always be set in stone and am humbled to be a part of that and no one can ever take that away no matter what all I would like to say is thank you and I know at times it can be very hard but you’ve all done a fantastic job you all shine through E. would be proud...
Thank you so much for sharing that memory with us so many of us will never forget what we were doing on that very sad dayxx
Sad day. I remember very will. Life changing event for me I know. Can’t Imagine what how much of a life changing event it was for you all being family and all. Thanks for sharing.
I may listen to another Artist from time to time, but I only own Elvis records, tapes, cds etc. Elvis is my music, like others, Elvis will only be my music!
North Carolina says keep living like Elvis Presley did ,,,MAXIMUM MEMORIES
Thank you for sharing! I always enjoy watching you and your dad’s videos. (Mom too) ❤️
Hi folk's! You know Danny, the tears always start streaming down my Cheek's, when someone even mentions the kings passing or I hear his gospel song's! Why? I don't know! God gave him something special, that the whole world feel's, especially his loved ones!
The day the music died......... but his luckily we will always have our great memories and all the music Elvis did make, but I cant help but wonder what he would've recorded since his untimely death......... long live the King forever in our hearts.
The Coochmon I agree wholeheartedly but I also believe that the world has missed out on what I think would have been the best music Elvis could have ever done! He just kept on getting better as he got older, his voice matured beautifully, it became fuller, smoother, richer and his ear for the songs he sang became amazingly pure! He was a master at his craft and they’ll never ever be another anywhere close to him, I miss him and the essence of what could have been each and every day ⚡️T.C.B⚡️❤️
Congratulations to all the winners! It was so nice of you to talk about that very sad day. What you are doing in sharing the life you had with Elvis is of great historical significence, in addition to making a way for fans to feel closer to him. Keep up the good work! It is much appreciated. Oh, I'll add that I was working in an office at Poplar and Highland in Memphis and someone heard it on the radio. We didn't get much work done that afternoon.
I remember that day very well it was summer school was out for the summer I was 11 years old I saw my mama crying and she said Elvis had past I was just a kid but I knew who Elvis was and how big this was and what he ment to the world, thanks for sharing your story
Was personally less than 3 years old when he passed... But I've always felt that day.. Was exposed to him and his story aready at very early age.
August 16 -77 I was 19 at the time, I was driving to a local coffee shop in Texas, I was pulling in ..radio announcer came on with very serious matter...Elvis Presley has died, I was very sad then I got mad, He was just too young to leave us ...
Thank you for sharing that difficult story. That must have been a very horrific day for you and your family. It was for me and I didn't even know Elvis. I can remember exactly where I was, the exact time and all of the sights and sounds of that moment on that terrible day. I truly dont think that I ever got over it. I was only 10 years old at the time and it made me fully realize that if Elvis Presley could die, that I would die someday too. It was a traumatic experience for me. I can only imagine how deeply the experience affected you. Best of wishes to you, your Mama and Daddy and the rest of your family. As long as y'all keep putting out videos, I will be watching!
Hi Danny, I want to tell you that the death of Elvis is overwhelming!!!! It's a very painful issue for the Smith family, specially for Mr Billy, no matter how many years have passed, and the fact that you have shared with us that harmful memory shows your good heart with the Elvis Fans. I know that It's very difficult for you to talk about it. But certainly Elvis lives in the heart of all of us and that's wonderful. Thank you for sharing and God Bless you.
i still remember that day also,even as a 7 year old,i cried with my mama
I like every band you mentioned but Elvis will always be this girls favorite!
I was 16 when Elvis passed away! I grew up on Elvis,my grandma had Elvis’s picture on her walls!! Western picture and 70’s concert picture he was wearing his peacock suit! I asked who is this? She said my dream boat? Lol. I’ll never forget 😊
We always watched his movies and listened to his music then finally I got to visit Graceland years and years later ❤
Thanks Danny and Teresa! Sorry what you all went through and we hated it too! Always missed!
I wished I can be there for Elvis week! Big fan from Ohio ❤
Hey MMK, sad story. Thank you for sharing it. The good memories that you guys are sharing really do overshadow Elvis' death and it puts his life story in a much happier light.
Ty for answering that i loved elvis .will alwsys be a elvis fan i loved his southern roots im also a southern so i really respect his values.his generosity and his love for GOD! And love all your stories and i can tell yall are great people also!will always be a elvis fan God bless your family.
Thank You so much. I know that it is hard to talk about so just try to remember all of the good times that you and your family had with Elvis. God Bless You All.
Thanks Danny, I can tell it is painful to talk about. I loved watching Elvis movies as a kid, I thought he was the coolest dude ever. In his movies he kicked ass, drove fast and made it with the hot ladies. My fascination with him began the day he died. I was 15 years old and I just bought a 57 Chevy in metro Atlanta, when I turned on the radio, as my my uncle was driving it home, the radio host announced Elvis had passed away. When we got home we found that all three TV networks were covering the story nonstop for hours, they were giving out flight information for flights to Memphis and other things. It was like nothing I had ever seen. It was like a president had died or something. From that moment on I had to learn all I could about him. Thanks for sharing all of the personal stories about him.
Thank you for sharing your sad memory ,it brought tears to my eyes,and also your happy memory of Elvis shaking your hand and talking to you..I love your memories, please keep them coming! :-)
Thanks.
I remember when Elvis passed away...every detail as if it just happened. Will never forget...
At my sisters...it came on the 6 oclock news. :(
So sad, but thank you for sharing your memory of that terrible day. I guess everyone remembers exactly where they were. I'm reading Linda Thompson's book and just finished the last chapter about Elvis. It made me cry. She said that she was sitting on the landing of the stairs with Billy, Jo, and Patsy, watching people file past the coffin, the four of them "who understood his heart and his humor, sat for hours," laughing and crying. Do they still keep in touch at all?
I wish I could be at Elvis week, would love to say hello.
I had a portable radio I was listening to. It was a Tuesday evening. 12 years old. Was walking to a community center like I had most Tuesdays for events there.
Reflecting, there was a piece of me that rose from my heart and a full understanding of what death was.
I was born six months later so I wasn’t alive yet when Elvis passed but my mom says she remembers that day very well.
Awesome video, thanks for speaking from the heart! We ALL appreciate your videos!!
I can tell it still brings you pain. Hell, it still Brings me pain. I arrived home from school to watch my usual Giligans Island lol and it came across the bottom of the tv I was 11 years old. They also broke in with news coverage.
Hi ,first of all I want to tell you how deeply I feel .I suffered very deeply at the time when I learned of my sweet honey ,like you and everyone else .For me, a world was shattered ,even though I didn't know Elvis personally ,but he was so deeply familiar to me from the beginning ,as if I knew him forever ! I was only 8 years old to the indescribable ,painful no longer there his day of our beloved ,Forever Unforgotten honey Elvis .I saw him as everything at the time from the day I listened to him for the first time on a record until the sad day .He was for me the most precious ,most magical person ,the father I didn't have ,and dream Man too .I have never seen him as a star ,always just as a sad ,loving indescribably sweet ,honest man .He has accompanied me through my deep cruel childhood and youth ,2 years from 8 years to 9 years when he was still alive and afterwards in my heart forever in deep love ! I can understand you so deeply .Thank you for your sincere ,honest words here and must give that I had already believed the rumors about him that he was supposed to be living .Because it would be indescribably beautiful if it were .I was all the time torn in my heart by the rumors ,because as for you it would be too deep for me and for the others if our honey
Thanks Danny for sharing your memory of that sad day when Elvis passed away. I know that's a hard thing for you to talk about. I remember that day also . I remember standing in the front yard at our home. I was waiting on my mama to take us swimming and she came outside to me and my sister that Elvis passed away. About that time my mama's friends Linda stuck her head out the window and ask my mama did she hear about Elvis passing away ? We were all in shock and couldn't believe it. Even though Elvis wasn't kin to us it still was so sad .
I also love Elvis music the most , but I like other singers and bands too . That's okay , ain't nothing wrong with that . I have been talking to my daughter about coming out to meet y'all. I sure hope I can make it . Thank you for sharing another great video with us !!
Very touching video, Danny, thank you very much! Take good care of yourself and God bless you and your family!
I think most of us remember where we were when we heard he’d died. The guy on the news said that it was a story he never thought he’d have to report. I’m sure it was tough for you kids. I wish he’d known we loved him and not the image. He said it was hard to live up to an image well it wasn’t necessary. We in my family felt he was our family
Debbie Bell,
You are exactly right, he did seem like he was part of mine and my name is Dona Bell, so maybe we are too! Somewhere in the line, ya never know! We both love Elvis and thats a good thing.👍
First of all I can't believe that someone has ask if YOU remember THAT day ! :( He was our HERO but he was ya'lls FAMILY....so of course you will never FORGET it. I appreciate that you and your family take time out to share your beautiful memories with the world. Please tell your moma and daddy that we ALL miss them on facebook. God Bless you and your family.
Thanks for sharing this very sad memory. I can tell it's still painful for you. But it really shows how close you all are as a family and how much love and respect for each other you all have. God bless y'all for finding the strength and allowing yourselves to be vulnerable and sharing these memories. ❤
I was six years old and I remember whatever show we were watching was interrupted to broadcast that he had died. My heart was crushed...
Thank you Danny my heart goes out to you and your family every time I I hear the story of the day that Elvis passed away I have been a fan since I was 15yrs
And now I’m 58 So thanks to the smith family for sharing memories of Elvis
With this loyal fan
So sad Danny but Thankyou for sharing how it felt for you. I was 11 and up getting ready for school. I had my record player on with the 8am news and it came on. I was devestated also I couldn’t go to school for 2 days and sat the following weekend watching Elvis movies on re-run just crying my eyes out. When I did go back to school, I wore my Elvis tshirt with it’s now or never on it so all the kids knew how much I was his fan. Love & hugs from Melbourne, Australia.
enjoy your stories and memories .very touching !!
I was nearly 19 when Elvis passed away I could not believe what I was hearing you just did not think that elvis would ever die it must have been awful for you and your family to have to have witnessed all that sadness.I hope you have time to video your time at elvis week I would love to see it as I wont be able to get over their this year as l live in england love to you and your family
I was 16 and just pulled into the DMV parking lot, and heard on the radio he passed. Wow, what a shocker. When your childhood stars pass, then you know we are not immortal.
Thank you for sharing such a sad memory. I really appreciate your family!!
Congratulations to those that won!!!
I was 17 years old when Elvis left us. Thank you for sharing your memories with us. I really was in a state of shock to hear the news. I was all shook up. Just to lighten the subject.
I grew up a kid in the 70's as well. And speaking of other music. My favorites were Elvis and KISS. I've always wondered what Elvis thought of KISS and the way they looked?
Thanks for sharing these memories..Day of his passing must have been overwhelming for you all. You sure looked saddened talking about it. How great y'all be at Jon Daly's..
Thank you Danny for this video❤️
Hope all your family are Well☺️
I Always Live Elvis❤️
Thank you for sharing that information. I was 3 when Elvis died but my mum was an Elvis fan and when she heard the news here in the uk that Elvis had died she was so upset that my dad had to come home from work. Just thought I’d share that with you
great videos your so like your dad from ireland we send all our love to all
Good video, glad you and your family knew him, RIP Elvis, I will alway's be a fan
Now that you've come up with it there's something that your Mom once said that sticks to my mind. She told your Dad, not long before Elvis passed away: bare with him we might not have him long. I don't know if they wanna talk about it but I wonder what she felt and why she said it cause she was spot on. Thanks and God bless you!
Elvis music #1
Pilamaya for another Great video!! You're shirt is awesome!! I remember I was 19 & looking forward to seeing Elvis for the second time that following Saturday when I heard on the radio of his passing.
I was in shock at first. And then the tears fell. I couldn't function for some time. It hurt so bad. And still does. I'm sure it always will until I can see him in Heaven. I wish I could be there in Memphis and meet all of you. We Always Live Elvis!!!!
He was one of a kind
I will never forget that day, It was heartbreaking. I felt so bad for his family and the fans. I will always wonder what might have been. I will be in Memphis Elvis Week Wednesday thru Saturday where do I go to meet the family. Thanks for another great video they keep getting better and better.
We'll be at John Daly's event at the Holiday Inn Express. 3411 Elvis Presley Blvd. August 11 - 16, 2018.
I had just turned 7 the month before Elvis died. I remember we parked in the neighborhood by graceland and I remember standing in line for a long time along the rock fence to see him in his casket. When we finally made it to the gate, they were letting people go in by groups of 3. They let my mom and two brothers go in but would not let my dad and I go in with them. One of the guards was going to let us but the other said no and then they didn't let anyone else go in, so my dad and I got separated from my mom and two brothers. My dad didn't even have a dime on him to make a phone call because my mom had all our money with her. She passed out and was put on a stretcher and was taken to the hospital. I remember waiting a long time for my mom and brothers to come out but they didn't. So we finally walked back to the car and went home and my mom called my dad from the hospital. I remember my dad sitting in his chair at home crying. I don't know if it was from the stress of getting separated and being out in the heat for so long or because he was sad about Elvis. I think it was both. Elvis has always been my favorite singer. It was a very sad day.