Thank you that you stood by Elvis all the time Charlie. All of you were priviledged to know him personally. Elvis left DEEP FOOTPRINTS in all of our lives. He was always a servant of God. Now his beautiful songs, shows etc. are leading and guiding us while we are still here on earth. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
Charlie was a true friend to Elvis. I am so glad that Elvis had Charlie. Thank you so much Charlie for the friendship, love and care you always gave Elvis.
I hadn't seen this doco before, but I do have Charlie's book, and it is one of my favorites about Elvis. I don't know why people refuse to believe Elvis had bone cancer, if Dr Nick had tests done on Elvis to diagnose. It would explain why Elvis was taking such high dose pain killers, the poor man. Along with the mega colon, which would have been excruciating at times, and the glaucoma, enlarged heart, is it any wonder he had trouble sleeping, and was in pain so much? And most people around him said he was taking too many pills, and was high on them, or drugged to the point where he couldn't function properly. He tried so hard to keep his illness from everyone so he could keep going, and look what it did to him. Years of criticism for drug taking. The poor, poor man, I could cry with the injustice. What a relief it must have been for his soul to depart that tired body.
@@TCB0816I’m not doubting you but, where did you hear this? Charlie said Dr.Nick said it and he waited till Vernon died to say anything about it. I find Charlie to be one of the most credible around Elvis
@@TCB_MAMAI don't remember who told me this, it's been years ago. I think I heard it in an interview , could have been Lamar Fike or Sam Thompson I guess...I don't think Charlie was very credible, he might have lied or Vernon told Dr. Nick to say that to make it look serious. Who knows...after so many years...Kathy Westmoreland said as well in her book Elvis told her he had cancer...but I was never able to find out what is really the truth about this.
Love this I believe like Billy Smith, his first cousin and Charlie was the really mostly them too, or his good friends that he could trust❤I miss Elvis the KING of ROCK and his good friend Charlie Hodge) especially a I miss Elvis ❤ beautiful music. I listen to it every day.
I met Charlie several times in the 80s and then in the 90s I got to know him a little bit. What an amazing human being. When someone asked me who I think Elvis’ best friend was, outside of Gladys, I always say Charlie Hodge. Loyal to the end 🙏🏻♥️
1000%. What a great man. I wish I had gotten to even shake Charlie’s hand or give him a huge hug. He was a beautiful soul and I hope he is so happy reunited with Elvis.
I love watching and listening about the life of our beloved Elvis. Charlie was the very closest to Elvis so he would know the real truths about him. I bet they are in heaven just playing it up having the best of time just like here on earth but much better. I never knew EP had bone cancer. He is free if all his pain now for sure. I thank you Charlie for sharing the friendship and life you had with Elvis. Anyone would have loved to be in your shoes. Thank you for taking such good care of him.
Thank you and God bless you for the interview. Great best friends. He shared very personal parts of Elvis the public didn't know about. May God bless them and their families. I still remember the day of hearing about Elvis's death on the radio.
I think I like Charlie the most from his entourage, he seems the most genuine. Iv read all of the books about Elvis from other people close to him and Charlie seems to be a whole lot more in my mind. X
Thank you for this great documentary. I've long been looking for an honest pure story of Elvis. It id so difficult to discern between truth and lies and rumours.
If you really want a TRUE story that would be Billy Smith n his wife Joe...Not saying Charlie didn't tell the truth..But honesty would be Billy Smith..He knew everything about Elvis from the day they were born... Elvis confided everything in him.. Elvis knew who loved n cared for him without judgement and would never go against him...
@@heidivanooijen-blezer142 Billy Smith n his wife Joe have a podcast on CZcams...and Danny is a cousin of Elvis n he grew up at Graceland. He also has a podcast now called " We always do Elvis... Interesting, because it's getting true life on Elvis...Stay safe..
@@gailcalderone5229Billy and Jo act like they know everything but believe me that don’t. They lie as well and I caught them in lies last year at Elvis Week.
A strange thing Charlie said about Elvis being sore all over and feeling something was wrong; well the day Elvis passed my 45 year old dad was in the hospital with terminal cancer. My dad called me on the phone from the hospital and said that man looks sickly. He was referring to the last concert they showed of Elvis in June 1977 that they were showing as a tribute to Elvis! My dad said; "I am telling you Elvis has cancer". Back in the 70s they didn't check or diagnose properly. They thought my dad had arthritis and indigestion until it was too late. My dad passed away in that hospital and he saw things that till this day haunt me; because of their accuracy. May they both rest in eternal peace. Two men I admired and loved.❤
Charlie was an easy going guy who was always there for Elvis. Probably the easiest to get along with. All the people who claimed they were Elvis' best friend, Charlie never claimed it, I think he was always the most low key of the people surrounding him. He was always there and he was the one person Elvis could always count on. He was there on stage and off. He always supported him.
If Elvis had had bone cancer it would have been noted in the original autopsy. The autopsy was reviewed twice by noted pathologist. One of those times was for Dr. Nick’ trial. All three stated he died from a heart arrhythmia due to chronic use of prescription drugs. Something as serious as Bone cancer would have been found,
Something as big as bone cancer would be found if it was looked for,or it wasn't put on the certificate..We already knew how Elvis was in bad shape ( Medically) We don't need to know everything...All we need to know is that we miss him n he gave so much to us...
@@MarneyII I know he got hooked on uppers in the army .The bone cancer is debatable...You do know there were two autopsy reports..One that had to be made for the public and Vernon paid 390 dollars to have the other saved for fifty years.. Seems everyone knows everything but no one knows anything...
Elvis Charlie Huges one EAP best friend Elvis made Pure Gold did so much is best all of Guys stood by Side Buy house Brand new cars Elvis was so amazing to Friend
Для меня самое главное из рассказов Чарли, что Элвис не был наркоманом. Таковым его сделаали заавистники и враги, в том числе и Поисцилла. А Чарли замечательный и настоящий друг и тоже с большим чувством юмора как и Элвис. Но Ээлвис был действительно серйозно болен и не хотел своим поклонникам это показывать. Любимый наш ты всегда с нами, твои песни слушает весь мир.
We only have 3 more years before the results are made public record, correct? 08/16/2027? If he were sick like that today he could have seen specialists for each of his problems and they could have removed some of his colon
Elvis considered Charlie and many of the guys around him as "friends"....not sure they all deserved the title. They all exaggerated and blew their time with Elvis out of context...and weren't always honest in their "story telling". Elvis definitely had no plans nor intention to marry Priscilla.....the decision was never Elvis', a prime example of ignorance on Charlie's part on a lot of important things. For Charlie Hodge to promote Priscilla and André the Alien is another example of his close ties with the wrong parties, not necessarily always for Elvis. Elvis was too trusting and too kind for his own good. God Bless and Rest his soul 🕊️❤️⚡💯
elvista: you think ELVIS didn't want to marry PRECILLA, then he wouldn't of done it. But, he took her to live with him, he lived her, kept her in Graceland and he cheated on her. She was humiliated workd wide. How would you feel if you where her.She finally had enough, and needed for someone to make her feel like a woman. I DONT blame her, I would've left too. 😮
@@lilliangilbert4986Priscilla came to live with Vernon not Elvis. Elvis did not even contact Priscilla for months after leaving Germany, even though she kept writing him. It was 3yrs before Elvis ever saw her again. That's when she pleaded to be able to come for a visit during the summer. After she went back to Germany, she played the brat, told Elvis she was failing school and would not be able to graduate. Then pleaded for him to call her father to let her come live in Memphis. Elvis told her father, Priscilla could come live with his father and Dee's family and he would pay for her to go to a private catholic school in Memphis and make sure she graduated, Elvis was in CA. most all of this time filming movies. Priscilla decided she didn't like living at Vernon's and moved herself in Graceland without Elvis even knowing.
This is a cautionary tale as to how the 👑 deteriorated right in front if everyone,, charlie coming up with the cancer story to explain the king eating the most potent cancer treatment painkiller Dilaudid like candy, that says it all "enablers" even after he's gone, Charlie is still making excuses for him. Vernon's not around to back up the story nor is Dr Nick. I've never heard anyone in Dr Nick's family say it? I never heard Dr Nick say it?You're just going to have to take Mr Hodges word for it. And everyone keeps saying to the Memphis Mafia why didn't you stop him,, This is why
@@piecesofep lol ✌ I love the 👑 I love the good the bad & the ugly. On his last trip to Hawaii hes wearing his drug enforcement jacket 🤘 hell yea! That's why he was the king, he did it his way, & I love the stories,, the real ones! Thanks for uploading this! 🙏
@@lilliangilbert4986 You talking about charlie saying he had cancer? Are there medical records that are sealed until that date? I would bet the farm Memphis Hospital doesn't say Elvis had cancer. Lol but that sure will be an interesting story
@@piecesofep Charlie Hodge didn't want the memo! He just did what he wanted to do and mooched off of Elvis as they all did. Disgraceful grown men. There was a book written by Dee Stanley ( Vernon's second wife ) that stated Elvis had bone marrow cancer. I think she may have been the one to start this but I wonder if she knew something....
@sharonlindseay3980 Doesn't mean shit. You could've been born in 1840, and you still wouldn't know. You weren't there WITH them. You didn't know them, what they thought, so still, you don't know shit.
You can tell the slightest bit of plastic surgery on his face took away from Elvis. Notice that one picture with Charlie in the car? That looks like post plastic surgery that Elvis did not need. Gingers book cover also has Elvis post surgery with his eyes. Notice his eyes are not the same.
@@piecesofep The Bone Cancer story has come from two sources who say that Elvis himself told them - Charlie Hodge and Kathy Westmoreland. Marty Lacker flatly denies it stating Vernon was worried about someone leaking sh*t to the press, so he started that rumour to see who would tell, but when Lacker was confronted by Kathy Westmoreland during an interview with Larry King, instead of reiterating what Vernon had done and why, Lacker instead changed his story to "Well Elvis had a good imagination". It made me wonder if Marty Lacker was being truthful because if what he had said in regards to Vernon and what he had done and why was true, then why didn't Lacker simply reiterate it? Also, with that change of story, he's actually suggesting Elvis told Kathy Westmoreland that story so he would garner sympathy and maybe get her to stay with him. Can anyone see Elvis doing that for that reason? He could still have any woman he wanted but not only that Kathy Westmoreland by all accounts was not only his girlfriend but she was also a very close friend of his, as was Linda Thompson, and I just can't envision Elvis doing that to a friend of his.
Unfortunately, you also betrayed Elvis, Charlie, and sided with Priscilla, playing along with her and distorting the truth about their relationship. Elvis never loved Priscilla, he was indifferent to her, we know very well the reason for his marriage to her. You're lying, Charlie, when you say Elvis was overwhelmed and decided to marry Priscilla. You did not protect Elvis's good name from any slander. You were never a real friend to Elvis. The whole "Memphis Mafia" thing was never worth Elvis's friendship. You were never worthy of Elvis' attention or his friendship. May your treachery and your lies remain forever with you and with Elvis' number one enemies named Priscilla and Parker.
@ValeSan-ir8on Wow! That's some attack on Charlie Hodge. There were two people in the Memphis Mafia who were loyal to Elvis Presley to their graves and that was Joe Esposito and Charlie Hodge. Lamar, Red, Sonny, Billy Smith and Marty Lacker who liked to call themselves "The Original Memphis Mafia" were a clique in the Memphis Mafia and they all dumped on Elvis Presley's Legacy, and reputation. Joe Esposito's second wife, Martha, was diagnosed with an incurable Cancer and so Joe was in desperate need to pay for her medical bills, but instead of writing a tell all book which would have got him millions, he instead wrote a book that was of love and respect. Yeah he told some home truths to speak of but nothing that wasn't already known, but he never expressed them with a bitterness and revenge, he expressed them with respect and love. Charlie had nothing but good things to say about Elvis - he never disrespected him or his legacy and he ahs shown his Love for Elvis Presley time and time and time again. That he thought Elvis and Priscilla were in love, why is he betraying Elvis by believing such a thing? I only know Prisclla never loved Elvis because of what she has revealed over the years, but I don't know at all whether or not Elvis loved Priscilla at one time or another... There might have been a time when he did...... who knows....
@@Della624no. Joe was NOT a "friend" to Elvis behind his back. Apart from his own blood cousins and relatives, Elvis Presley knew exactly what the men around him were about. Charlie Hodge was loyal until after Elvis died....then he, along with Jerry Schilling became Priscilla's lackeys for financial and other gains. Esposito was always in cahoots with Priscilla and André the Alien to manipulate Elvis....no, they were not deserving of the title of "friend" to Elvis in the end. Elvis gave them all the benefit of the doubt....to his own detriment. Sad, really.
2 people that don't lie are JD, Charlie, and Jerry Schilling! These guys truly loved Elvis, and Elvis loved them all so much! Charlie JD Jerry all say the same Elvis loved Cilla, an yes he wanted to marry Cilla, cause he did in a interview Elvis said the best thing that ever happened to him was meeting an marrying her! ❤
Valerie san : you shut your pie hole, how dare you say that about Charlie and Pricilla they where the closest to ELVIS. IF HE WHERE HERE HE WOULD BITE YOUR HEAD OFF! 😂😂😂
Yes Charlie The Gopher Hodge He Was Always Full Of Bullshit. The Spy Of Graceland Just Like All Of The Memphis Mafia Bullies And Lied 🤥 About Everything They Could For Money 💰 Well Elvis’s Money 💰.
I wish I could read his book, no longer in print can’t afford what they are asking for a copy. Charlie seems like a true friend to Elvis. I wish they would put it back in print. 🥲
What a treasure Elvis was to the World! And Charlie what a true friend he was! and is! RIP: EP & CH
Thank you that you stood by Elvis all the time Charlie. All of you were priviledged to know him personally. Elvis left DEEP FOOTPRINTS in all of our lives. He was always a servant of God. Now his beautiful songs, shows etc. are leading and guiding us while we are still here on earth. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
Charlie was a true friend to Elvis. I am so glad that Elvis had Charlie. Thank you so much Charlie for the friendship, love and care you always gave Elvis.
I hadn't seen this doco before, but I do have Charlie's book, and it is one of my favorites about Elvis. I don't know why people refuse to believe Elvis had bone cancer, if Dr Nick had tests done on Elvis to diagnose. It would explain why Elvis was taking such high dose pain killers, the poor man. Along with the mega colon, which would have been excruciating at times, and the glaucoma, enlarged heart, is it any wonder he had trouble sleeping, and was in pain so much? And most people around him said he was taking too many pills, and was high on them, or drugged to the point where he couldn't function properly. He tried so hard to keep his illness from everyone so he could keep going, and look what it did to him. Years of criticism for drug taking. The poor, poor man, I could cry with the injustice. What a relief it must have been for his soul to depart that tired body.
Elvis didn't have bone cancer. The autopsy specifically states no sign of any cancer. Charlie Hodge was full of shit.
Because it's not true. Vernon spread that rumour about the cancer with intension just to find out who was not keeping secrets.
@@TCB_MAMA yep, Lol
@@TCB0816I’m not doubting you but, where did you hear this? Charlie said Dr.Nick said it and he waited till Vernon died to say anything about it. I find Charlie to be one of the most credible around Elvis
@@TCB_MAMAI don't remember who told me this, it's been years ago. I think I heard it in an interview , could have been Lamar Fike or Sam Thompson I guess...I don't think Charlie was very credible, he might have lied or Vernon told Dr. Nick to say that to make it look serious. Who knows...after so many years...Kathy Westmoreland said as well in her book Elvis told her he had cancer...but I was never able to find out what is really the truth about this.
Only Elvis himself will know who he classed as a true friend, that we’ll never know. RIP Charlie
I’m an elvis fan and I’m staying that way too I respect elvis and his family and friends too that’s why I always live elvis
God bless Elvis I loved him and felt sorry for him being almost a prisoner of his fame.
I surely miss Elvis and his butifull music. ❤❤❤❤❤
"BEAUTIFUL"...💯😝👑🎤🎸🙏🏄🌊🌏👍🦘🇦🇺
Love this I believe like Billy Smith, his first cousin and Charlie was the really mostly them too, or his good friends that he could trust❤I miss Elvis the KING of ROCK and his good friend Charlie Hodge) especially a I miss Elvis ❤ beautiful music. I listen to it every day.
Yeah I feel the same way...I believe the only TRUE friend he had was Billy Smith...
I met Charlie several times in the 80s and then in the 90s I got to know him a little bit. What an amazing human being. When someone asked me who I think Elvis’ best friend was, outside of Gladys, I always say Charlie Hodge. Loyal to the end 🙏🏻♥️
1000%. What a great man. I wish I had gotten to even shake Charlie’s hand or give him a huge hug. He was a beautiful soul and I hope he is so happy reunited with Elvis.
I met him too and he was a great guy 👍👍
@@TCB_MAMAI actually have a photo of Charlie and myself shaking hands and now I’m going to dig it out of my photo album
That was awesome Charlie , love listening to your stories about Elvis. RIP. Charlie your with your friend now.
Thank you Charlie. I don’t know how it’s possible,but somehow I love Elvis even more after watching this…❤️🔥
Thank you for telling up your story about Elvis. I miss him so much and his music.
Great. Thank you so much! God Blessed both Elvis and Charlie.
I love watching and listening about the life of our beloved Elvis. Charlie was the very closest to Elvis so he would know the real truths about him. I bet they are in heaven just playing it up having the best of time just like here on earth but much better. I never knew EP had bone cancer. He is free if all his pain now for sure. I thank you Charlie for sharing the friendship and life you had with Elvis. Anyone would have loved to be in your shoes. Thank you for taking such good care of him.
I'm really glad that Elvis had someone there for him because he's everything to me thank you again for being there
Grateful to Ginger Alden for caring and loving Elvis the sweet person he was !
Thank you and God bless you for the interview. Great best friends. He shared very personal parts of Elvis the public didn't know about. May God bless them and their families. I still remember the day of hearing about Elvis's death on the radio.
I think I like Charlie the most from his entourage, he seems the most genuine. Iv read all of the books about Elvis from other people close to him and Charlie seems to be a whole lot more in my mind. X
Super, merci .
Thank you for this video 🙏🏻
Rest In Peace Charlie. Lots of love to you .
Thank you for this great documentary. I've long been looking for an honest pure story of Elvis. It id so difficult to discern between truth and lies and rumours.
If you really want a TRUE story that would be Billy Smith n his wife Joe...Not saying Charlie didn't tell the truth..But honesty would be Billy Smith..He knew everything about Elvis from the day they were born... Elvis confided everything in him.. Elvis knew who loved n cared for him without judgement and would never go against him...
Thank you. I am grateful for every tip regarding the truth about Elvis I can get.
@@heidivanooijen-blezer142 Billy Smith n his wife Joe have a podcast on CZcams...and Danny is a cousin of Elvis n he grew up at Graceland. He also has a podcast now called " We always do Elvis... Interesting, because it's getting true life on Elvis...Stay safe..
@@gailcalderone5229, thank you. Stay safe too. :-)
@@gailcalderone5229Billy and Jo act like they know everything but believe me that don’t. They lie as well and I caught them in lies last year at Elvis Week.
Charlie did a lot of things helping Elvis with his Concerts.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.
@vella4897. Well, I hope he lifted a finger or two. Charlie Hodge was given good food and housing and an exciting life and traveling and...
A strange thing Charlie said about Elvis being sore all over and feeling something was wrong; well the day Elvis passed my 45 year old dad was in the hospital with terminal cancer. My dad called me on the phone from the hospital and said that man looks sickly. He was referring to the last concert they showed of Elvis in June 1977 that they were showing as a tribute to Elvis! My dad said; "I am telling you Elvis has cancer". Back in the 70s they didn't check or diagnose properly. They thought my dad had arthritis and indigestion until it was too late. My dad passed away in that hospital and he saw things that till this day haunt me; because of their accuracy. May they both rest in eternal peace. Two men I admired and loved.❤
Very good doc one that I've not come across about elvis very informative n not jus about the media stuff but some nice media bits as well
Charlie was one of the greatest friends to Elvis. X 💚
I so enjoyed this. Sounds like you had a great friend. I laughed & i cried. Thank you.
Charlie was an easy going guy who was always there for Elvis. Probably the easiest to get along with. All the people who claimed they were Elvis' best friend, Charlie never claimed it, I think he was always the most low key of the people surrounding him. He was always there and he was the one person Elvis could always count on. He was there on stage and off. He always supported him.
If Elvis had had bone cancer it would have been noted in the original autopsy. The autopsy was reviewed twice by noted pathologist. One of those times was for Dr. Nick’ trial. All three stated he died from a heart arrhythmia due to chronic use of prescription drugs. Something as serious as Bone cancer would have been found,
We have three more years until we find out the truth . The real death certificate will be released, that his father had sealed for 50 years!!
Something as big as bone cancer would be found if it was looked for,or it wasn't put on the certificate..We already knew how Elvis was in bad shape ( Medically) We don't need to know everything...All we need to know is that we miss him n he gave so much to us...
Elvis got hooked on uppers when he was in the Army and it only got worse. No he did not have bone cancer.
@@MarneyII I know he got hooked on uppers in the army .The bone cancer is debatable...You do know there were two autopsy reports..One that had to be made for the public and Vernon paid 390 dollars to have the other saved for fifty years.. Seems everyone knows everything but no one knows anything...
Enjoyed this Thankyou
Excellent Contribution. If fact - the best!!
Charlie is such a reliable source. Bone cancer? Would explain why the autopsy was sealed for 50 years!
He did NOT have bone cancer and the autopsy was NOT sealed for 50 years v
@@scottjenkins3095 I think you’re right about the bone cancer but the autopsy was 100% sealed for 50 years. Vernon requested it.
@@rabinaramsay7862 He did not. That's a myth.
well, we will all find out in 2027 when the autopsy will be read. 😢
Everything is already known, there is nothing new.
I really appreciate Charlie Hodge giving this interview about Elvis life He was truly his best friend I could tell he loved Elvis n cared about him
Elvis Charlie Huges one EAP best friend Elvis made Pure Gold did so much is best all of Guys stood by Side Buy house Brand new cars Elvis was so amazing to Friend
😢💖👑
Для меня самое главное из рассказов Чарли, что Элвис не был наркоманом. Таковым его сделаали заавистники и враги, в том числе и Поисцилла. А Чарли замечательный и настоящий друг и тоже с большим чувством юмора как и Элвис. Но Ээлвис был действительно серйозно болен и не хотел своим поклонникам это показывать. Любимый наш ты всегда с нами, твои песни слушает весь мир.
We only have 3 more years before the results are made public record, correct? 08/16/2027? If he were sick like that today he could have seen specialists for each of his problems and they could have removed some of his colon
It’s an urban legend about the autopsy, sorry, it’s sealed and will not be reopened.
As long as Priscilla is alive she'll never allow it!
@@charleslong8870 true
Priscilla has no say so anymore. It's up to Riley now.
Doctors wouldn't do surgery on Elvis because they didn't want to take the chance
The human microphone stand Charles Hodge
Bone cancer i doubt that it would of been on his autopsy it wasnt
We will know the autopsy results of Elvis Presley in 2027, God willing🙏🙏🙏
HOLY! I thought the end was actually Elvis singing! WOAH!!!!!
I'm sorry u don't believe he's dead!!! Maybe that sounds crazy but I've seen too much evidence
Cholly
Elvis Love JD
Was Charlie‘s acoustic guitar connected with a speaker?
Elvis considered Charlie and many of the guys around him as "friends"....not sure they all deserved the title. They all exaggerated and blew their time with Elvis out of context...and weren't always honest in their "story telling".
Elvis definitely had no plans nor intention to marry Priscilla.....the decision was never Elvis', a prime example of ignorance on Charlie's part on a lot of important things.
For Charlie Hodge to promote Priscilla and André the Alien is another example of his close ties with the wrong parties, not necessarily always for Elvis.
Elvis was too trusting and too kind for his own good. God Bless and Rest his soul 🕊️❤️⚡💯
100%
elvista: you think ELVIS didn't want to marry PRECILLA, then he wouldn't of done it. But, he took her to live with him, he lived her, kept her in Graceland and he cheated on her. She was humiliated workd wide. How would you feel if you where her.She finally had enough, and needed for someone to make her feel like a woman. I DONT blame her, I would've left too. 😮
@@lilliangilbert4986Priscilla came to live with Vernon not Elvis. Elvis did not even contact Priscilla for months after leaving Germany, even though she kept writing him. It was 3yrs before Elvis ever saw her again. That's when she pleaded to be able to come for a visit during the summer. After she went back to Germany, she played the brat, told Elvis she was failing school and would not be able to graduate. Then pleaded for him to call her father to let her come live in Memphis. Elvis told her father, Priscilla could come live with his father and Dee's family and he would pay for her to go to a private catholic school in Memphis and make sure she graduated, Elvis was in CA. most all of this time filming movies. Priscilla decided she didn't like living at Vernon's and moved herself in Graceland without Elvis even knowing.
@@epfanforeverI’m very curious what your sources are for this story I’d never heard this before.
@@NateRuvin414 Been around a long time, most of this comes from Priscilla herself, the different interviews and book she wrote.
This is a cautionary tale as to how the 👑 deteriorated right in front if everyone,, charlie coming up with the cancer story to explain the king eating the most potent cancer treatment painkiller Dilaudid like candy, that says it all "enablers" even after he's gone, Charlie is still making excuses for him. Vernon's not around to back up the story nor is Dr Nick. I've never heard anyone in Dr Nick's family say it? I never heard Dr Nick say it?You're just going to have to take Mr Hodges word for it. And everyone keeps saying to the Memphis Mafia why didn't you stop him,,
This is why
The cancer thing is a lie that Elvis started to find out who is trustworthy in the group. Charlie didn’t get the memo apparently
@@piecesofep lol ✌ I love the 👑 I love the good the bad & the ugly. On his last trip to Hawaii hes wearing his drug enforcement jacket 🤘 hell yea! That's why he was the king, he did it his way, & I love the stories,, the real ones! Thanks for uploading this! 🙏
teecycy : we will find out in 2027 😢
@@lilliangilbert4986 You talking about charlie saying he had cancer? Are there medical records that are sealed until that date? I would bet the farm Memphis Hospital doesn't say Elvis had cancer. Lol but that sure will be an interesting story
@@piecesofep Charlie Hodge didn't want the memo! He just did what he wanted to do and mooched off of Elvis as they all did. Disgraceful grown men. There was a book written by Dee Stanley ( Vernon's second wife ) that stated Elvis had bone marrow cancer. I think she may have been the one to start this but I wonder if she knew something....
I feel CHARLIE protects his friend but he's truthful on telling the stories about the live he felt about Pricilla! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I don't think Charlie ranThe show but he sure thinks he did😂😂😂
But you weren't there to see it, so you really have no idea what you're talking about🤣🤣🤣
@@rong805 lady I lived it.I was 15 when when I first heard Elvis in1956. Born 1940.
@sharonlindseay3980 Doesn't mean shit. You could've been born in 1840, and you still wouldn't know. You weren't there WITH them. You didn't know them, what they thought, so still, you don't know shit.
@@rong805 You're the one that's really stupid
You weren't part of his family or friends.
Elvis was great but he should have could have would have. He was his own worst enemy
Judgemental "fans" should be ashamed saying bad of Elvis.
A most generous, caring, God fearing, loving son, loving father, truly a gift from God !
You can tell the slightest bit of plastic surgery on his face took away from Elvis. Notice that one picture with Charlie in the car? That looks like post plastic surgery that Elvis did not need. Gingers book cover also has Elvis post surgery with his eyes. Notice his eyes are not the same.
He knew he was going to become a preacher too and he did exactly that and he is a fine preacher Bob Joyce 🙏🙌🙏
RIP Charlie Hodge. sorry I dont believe the bone cancer story.
Yeah, the bone cancer story is bs.
@@piecesofep The Bone Cancer story has come from two sources who say that Elvis himself told them - Charlie Hodge and Kathy Westmoreland. Marty Lacker flatly denies it stating Vernon was worried about someone leaking sh*t to the press, so he started that rumour to see who would tell, but when Lacker was confronted by Kathy Westmoreland during an interview with Larry King, instead of reiterating what Vernon had done and why, Lacker instead changed his story to "Well Elvis had a good imagination".
It made me wonder if Marty Lacker was being truthful because if what he had said in regards to Vernon and what he had done and why was true, then why didn't Lacker simply reiterate it? Also, with that change of story, he's actually suggesting Elvis told Kathy Westmoreland that story so he would garner sympathy and maybe get her to stay with him. Can anyone see Elvis doing that for that reason? He could still have any woman he wanted but not only that Kathy Westmoreland by all accounts was not only his girlfriend but she was also a very close friend of his, as was Linda Thompson, and I just can't envision Elvis doing that to a friend of his.
Why not?
WE WILL FUND IUT IN 2027, WON'T WE?????
Pieceofep: we will find out in 2027 ! Won't we????😢
Unfortunately, you also betrayed Elvis, Charlie, and sided with Priscilla, playing along with her and distorting the truth about their relationship. Elvis never loved Priscilla, he was indifferent to her, we know very well the reason for his marriage to her. You're lying, Charlie, when you say Elvis was overwhelmed and decided to marry Priscilla. You did not protect Elvis's good name from any slander. You were never a real friend to Elvis. The whole "Memphis Mafia" thing was never worth Elvis's friendship. You were never worthy of Elvis' attention or his friendship. May your treachery and your lies remain forever with you and with Elvis' number one enemies named Priscilla and Parker.
@ValeSan-ir8on Wow! That's some attack on Charlie Hodge.
There were two people in the Memphis Mafia who were loyal to Elvis Presley to their graves and that was Joe Esposito and Charlie Hodge. Lamar, Red, Sonny, Billy Smith and Marty Lacker who liked to call themselves "The Original Memphis Mafia" were a clique in the Memphis Mafia and they all dumped on Elvis Presley's Legacy, and reputation.
Joe Esposito's second wife, Martha, was diagnosed with an incurable Cancer and so Joe was in desperate need to pay for her medical bills, but instead of writing a tell all book which would have got him millions, he instead wrote a book that was of love and respect. Yeah he told some home truths to speak of but nothing that wasn't already known, but he never expressed them with a bitterness and revenge, he expressed them with respect and love.
Charlie had nothing but good things to say about Elvis - he never disrespected him or his legacy and he ahs shown his Love for Elvis Presley time and time and time again. That he thought Elvis and Priscilla were in love, why is he betraying Elvis by believing such a thing? I only know Prisclla never loved Elvis because of what she has revealed over the years, but I don't know at all whether or not Elvis loved Priscilla at one time or another... There might have been a time when he did...... who knows....
@@Della624no. Joe was NOT a "friend" to Elvis behind his back. Apart from his own blood cousins and relatives, Elvis Presley knew exactly what the men around him were about. Charlie Hodge was loyal until after Elvis died....then he, along with Jerry Schilling became Priscilla's lackeys for financial and other gains. Esposito was always in cahoots with Priscilla and André the Alien to manipulate Elvis....no, they were not deserving of the title of "friend" to Elvis in the end. Elvis gave them all the benefit of the doubt....to his own detriment. Sad, really.
2 people that don't lie are JD, Charlie, and Jerry Schilling! These guys truly loved Elvis, and Elvis loved them all so much! Charlie JD Jerry all say the same Elvis loved Cilla, an yes he wanted to marry Cilla, cause he did in a interview Elvis said the best thing that ever happened to him was meeting an marrying her! ❤
Valerie san : you shut your pie hole, how dare you say that about Charlie and Pricilla they where the closest to ELVIS. IF HE WHERE HERE HE WOULD BITE YOUR HEAD OFF! 😂😂😂
Valesan: SHUT YOUR BIG PIE HOLE! YOU DON'T KNOW THEM PERSONALLY BUT THEY DID. THEY CAN SAY WHAT THEY LIVED WITH ELVIS! 😮
all Charlie Hodge was was a human microphone stand and a big cover-up for Elvis's drug abuse
We’ll he means well and was very loyal, but he had to have been the only person close to Elvis who wasn’t aware of the pill problem.
Charlie talks bullshit
Timbruins: shut you pie hole too. You didn't love with ELVIS they did. 😡
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@@lifeintune7851 I said Charlie talks bullshit. He always did
Yes Charlie The Gopher Hodge He Was Always Full Of Bullshit. The Spy Of Graceland Just Like All Of The Memphis Mafia Bullies And Lied 🤥 About Everything They Could For Money 💰 Well Elvis’s Money 💰.
Elvis wasted always so much talent. He should of went back to Jesus, and lived for Him instead of drugs.
Elvis "SUCKED" never cared for him
No one cares
Yet here you are 😂
If you think that Elvis sucks then you know nothing about music,and your opinion sucks
Then I suggest you troll some other place.
Apparently you have no ear for music or talent. Thankfully 98% of the WORLD does not share your view.
I Big fans of Elvis Presley 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I wish I could read his book, no longer in print can’t afford what they are asking for a copy. Charlie seems like a true friend to Elvis. I wish they would put it back in print. 🥲