I still remember the day he died. My brother and two sisters and myself. Was setting in front of the t.v. And special report came on. Breaking news. Elvis Presley dead. I yelled at my mom, who was in the kitchen. Momma,Elvis died. She told me to shut up. And came in the front room. And she heard the news. She fell to her knees,bawling. The King is dead. Never have forgotten that day. Was sad day. R.I.P. Elvis and thank you
He couldn't his drug problems were too out of control no dr would prescribe him all the junk he was on and he could not leave anywhere with out all his firearms no country would allow it.Elvis was furious with the NYC gun laws and why he never played after that single 1972 MSG tour.
Elvis was the greatest entertainer that ever walked this earth. He was human just like us. He had flaws but he will always be loved and we will be talking about him for years. He will never be forgotten. 💕🙏🏻
The trouble is addiction can be very strong and his addictions were holding him together or so he thought he didn’t realise there was another way he was an addict his mother was and addict and the colonel was an addict it’s all v v sad tbh x but he was wonderful and I’m sure he had incredible fun as well and he was loved ❤
And if Elvis was on the couch with you, would you say all these things to him? We all have secrets of things we wouldn't want anyone to know. Even the Memphis Mafia. Oh wait, let's wait until they've passed on to talk about them. I would go to the ends of the Earth to be Elvis's friend. To be around the most beautiful, loving, caring, generous man in the world. I would be grateful and honoured to have been a part of his life.
kimclaudy6361...Priscilla and Linda have told terrible stories about Elvis. They are just being honest. Believe me their stories could have been worse.
I was seven when he died and in the uk 🇬🇧 I cried and cried I had a huge poster of him and I worshipped him at 7 that’s how much of an impact he had on us girls xxx ❤😂
He’s not a king . God didn’t create Elvis any better then the next person , if you want to worship anything beneficial then worship Christ , Elvis won’t be taking any one to heaven or hell , ever one here on earth is only human including Elvis Presley,
So sad to hear how Elvis died. He hadn't lived long enough...he still had potential. He wanted to be a serious actor. He could have travelled the world and performed in many cities . He could have had more children and lived to see Lisa Marie 's children grow up. The world was deprived of a wonderful entertainer. It seems like he gave up on his life....the drugs took over and destroyed him. Rest in Peace Elvis There will never be anyone else like you.
@@robinsredbrest1991 I really hope he didn't die in 1977. I guess it's foolish to hope that he faked his death and ended up a happier man, living into old age. His fans could not bear the thought that he died so young . Life without Elvis in the world seemed too dull to contemplate. The world has missed Elvis. I wonder if he knew how loved he was ?
@@greyeyes2872 we all would love to think that. But I’ve watched videos on Elvis’s last concert. He didn’t look healthy and you could see how hard he was pushing himself. Did the same thing to Lisa Marie she looked horrible at the awards ceremony. Like with Elvis someone needed to get them medical attention. Shame on their Families and Friends 🥲
@@robinsredbrest1991 Yes it is a shame that noone saved either Elvis or Lisa Marie. She looked very unwell in her last few weeks. Elvis was such a handsome young man and would have been a stunning older man were it not for his life spiralling out of control with drugs. Why does Prissy want to be buried near him when she didn't care about him in life....all she wanted was more alimony. The financial pressures on him definitely contributed to his downfall. Colonel Parker was also a terrible drain on Elvis's resources with all his gambling debts being paid by Elvis. It seems like everyone took from Elvis and no one looked after his well being.
@@greyeyes2872 I hated that Colonel terrible man he didn’t look out for Elvis at all. He was just looking out for himself Priscilla too. I don’t get why she’s being buried there either she was more apart from him than she ever was married. They were married seven years. I was married to my first husband seven years I don’t want to be buried next to him nothing against him Just weird. Thank goodness he saved Graceland to. I would’ve been heartbroken if someone would’ve heartbroken if somebody besides Presley on Graceland.
@Hi-lb8cq "Elvis, What Happened". It was written by Red and Sonny West and Dave Hebler. At the time, people thought it was 100% bullshit because it talked about Elvis's drug use. Now we know, it's probably 99% true
@@chadhero37it wasn’t though, red and sonny admitted a lot of the book was untrue and the publisher advised sensationalizing elvis to push more sales. regardless, they still agreed to it knowing it wasn’t fully accurate. same with priscilla and her book. these people would sell their souls for a presley paycheque. “Their writers fabricated and inflated their words for shock value. They did what they could to slander Elvis’ name while satisfying their own greed.” Shirley Dieu, Joe E’s ex girlfriend
It is very touching to see all these men with tears in their eyes after all the time passed! Imagine if Elvis was alive and they could have a reunion group, how much fun they could have. And seeing Elvis old together with his friends...
These men hurt Elvis emotionally and he carried that huge hurt to his grave.I wish most fans were able to discern the truth from the lies about Elvis, but they cannot because they place stock in the words of some who worked for Elvis.Vernin fired Sony West and Red West because they were roughing up some fans, causing millions in lawsuits. These "caring" Memphis Mafia stated in a video interview that I viewed that they wrote their book to get revenge, and money.They had claimed they wrote it to save Elvis but we know nobody tries to get even and destroy a person's career with the so called stated attention of helping him. They admitted they fabricated situations about Elvis so as to sell more books and make more money.Their publisher was the National Enquirer
Elvis didn’t tell his dad to permanently fire them. He told Vernon to give them about 5000, each and tell them they would be hired back in a couple of months. Linda Thompson was there when it happened. She said it. Dave was the only one that wasn’t going to be hired back. Red and Sonny would be hired back. Dave was the one who had caused the lawsuit. Instead of doing what Elvis told him, Vernon, gave them a weeks pay and 3 days notice. He didn’t do anything Elvis told him. 😊
@@margarettaylor8107Especially Lamar Fike, he had terrible things to say about Elvis. Instead of being grateful to Elvis for the life & generosity he provided them for many years, they became spiteful & bitter men…
Well i loved Elvis unconditionally, i want to know the good, the bad and ugly about jim so i can understand the Man, ill always love him, he was fabulous
He was brillant and majestic on stage. His voice will always be remembered. Life is fragile and you only go once and it's easy to make mistakes esp. If you are bigger than life. Missed by everyone. ❤❤❤❤
Exquisite voice and stage performance! He seemed to be a genuinely nice man towards fans but not as a partner, drugs and infidelity problems he cold never controlled . Like Springsteen, he truly was into obtaining approval from audience and approval in his work
Elvis has facets of his personality that weren’t so endearing just like every other human on the planet. Bless his heart. I wonder what he’d think about these guys talking about him?
Elvis in the military was the sweet cutest looking soul on this earth. He looked so very inocent! So many stories, he left the American people such a legacy. He is a subject of total love!
I was a security guard at a Casino and the Oakrage Boys came one night they were some cool guys after the show they hung out back outside for 2 hours talking and taken pics with fans. The bass singer was one of Elvis's backup singers when he talked about Elvis the rest of the guys would stop talking and listen to his story's like the rest of us. I asked him what was it like to be in Es band he said it was a white knuckle ride but when it was good it was great but when it was bad it was bad he said we would whisper to one another there's no way he's going to live to be a old man.
Yeah true, Elvis hate to growing older....but forgot to take card of his health....pills didn't work ! Sooo he OD in a charosmatic way...modern euthanasy I call it.... He was due for major complicated intestinos surgery carrying an outside bag....he sure couldn't live with that ...and decided to split at the right time. He also had had it with always singing SAME SONGS, traveling like a Hdog.....no life really....Sooo do respect the human being. Some call him a COWARD....I do not have sympathy for his decisions...! I do !!!
davide, first, was his magnificent voice. Most people heard him, before they ever saw him. Not everybody had a TV back then. Second, his physical appearance. After people heard his voice, his looks were stunning. His personna looked rebellious, which contrasted with a society in which it was more normal "to fit in". Next, was his ability to capture a crowd by a unique style and movement. Then, on top of all that, he had a humble, soft-spoken shyness about him, which was completely unexpected if all you knew or had seen was his performing. To have all of these qualities in one person, it only happens once. Elvis had qualities that words cannot describe. I first heard his voice on the car radio, "Love Me Tender", I was 6 years old.
@Alex-mk1nz those were the times. Elvis lived the life of most truck drivers at the time. He HAD to be awake to do shows. That equalled amphetamines in the 70s. So, after being awake for a week or two straight, he needed something to sleep. Enter the downers. And the vicious cycle continued for 20 years. My stepdad suffered the same fate, except he died at 32 in 1971.
I cry whenever I see or hear him. He has some sort of amazing charisma that makes it difficult to go on living in the world without him, faults 'n' all. Everyone has faults but they don't have obsessive reporters poking into every nook and cranny of our lives
Because he’s A great entertainer doesn’t excuse lust and drug use. He had every thing and ended up drug Addict. Not impressed h Ed should of. Strived for a higher for higher life.
I always wish Elvis was on a long vacation and would come back. I wish I could’ve met him or been born in that era. There will never be anyone who will be able to come close to Elvis. He had a presence that was amazing
Yes u did mention drugs The Memphis mafia did talk over others talking when Marty lacker said something Billy Smith elviss cousin said im just saying what he told me listen ok
@@cathyvaughan75 and his looks just drove girls crazy. He is the most handsomest man, and sexiest man I ever seen. He was just the cutest soldier ever.
Elvis is a man who never should have married, too many opportunities, with women that is. But to give due credit, he was one of the worlds greatest entertainers, an original.
Rest in Peace Elvis🌹🌹🌹 Everybody is human, nobody is perfect...his life was not easy, money, popularity etc...No matter, he will always be the best signer of all time🙏🙏🙏🌿🌿💞 We all love you, there will be ONE ELVIS forever..The King🌈🌿💐🎶🎶🎸
I had ELVIS PRESLEY. PICTURE ON MY WALL. to me he was a handsome young man. I was in my early teen years. Later on i heard his songs and movies. I thought he was great. I liked his blonde hair blue eyes. I kept reading about him and his family. He did what it was right for his family. He missed his mother when she died. He changed. But he was great he help the saint Jude hospital cancer center. And he gave money to the needy also. That was great. He lived his life as he thought it was good. Love to ELVIS PRESLEY . Rest in peace..
I have been a fan of elvis since i was five year old i am 66 now and my love of the king remains the same i love singing his songs on my youtube channel.i took the time out one day to write to dolores hart whom starred in loving you and king creole with elvis and to my amazement she wrote back to me and sent me a picture that was taken of her and elvis together i will cherish this for the rest of my life she is a lovely warm kind hearted lady she also said she heard me sing the kings songs on my channel and congratulated me and loved my voice.❤❤❤❤👍
I often wonder how many years the same stories will be told about Elvis. I believe those who loved Elvis always will and don't need to hear the same stories over and over. There will never be another Elvis Presley.
It’s waning now Barbara Kidder because all those around him who made a living telling the stories are mostly gone now. EP’s daughter is what near 50 I think. The marvelous music just like Sinatra and other greats will always be with us!!
Low character those EP Maffia boys....sooo non-educated nor worldly at all... they just MILKED THE PRESLEY COW.....TOO BAD Elvis noticed too late....!!!!
Elvis was and is a very talented person. Everyone seemed to love him. I'm glad he didn't give his career up Elvis was the best. I haven't heard anybody like. Elvis. Elvis was and still is the best ever. I really miss. Elvis and surely will never forget him. As for today. Elvis is walking the streets of gold. What a beautiful place to be. I hope to be there one day to meet. Elvis and. Jesus. What a glorious day that will be
Yes, I think Elvis has a golden, bedazzled Heavenly throne, with the letters "TCB" in diamonds, and Elvis' throne is right next to Jesus' throne. I'll bet they hang out together like BFFs, and sometimes they go to the swimming pool in Heaven and peek at the female angels changing into their bathing suits (Elvis liked peeking into the girl's change room at the Graceland pool). So, if you want to meet Elvis in Heaven, head over to the pool and wear a skimpy two-piece bathing suit.
Red west..à fait la série >....non??😮😮 J'ignorais qu'ils étaient amis d'enfance? Certainement qu 'Elvis a laissé un grand vide dans leurs vies.😢. Rip. ELVIS. ✝️🙏✝️🙏
fame & fortune spoiled ep but--- i believe he was most likely more "normal", inside, than we may think bcz of his childhood's poverty way of life. from experience i can say, that grounds you to the core no matter what position you may attain, or what wealth you may accumulate. his natural talent took him far but, i read that he really 'studied' music by listening to singing grps (mostly gospel) who'd let him into their concerts. very fortunate for him! & from their coaching, he learned a lot. he sure had a good, natural, God given voice, though. what a gift that was. i'll always love his gospel recordings & i listen to them a LOT but, not to his other songs.
I had the great pleasure of being introduced to Red West (see him at 5:43) when I was on holiday in the U.S. in the early 1990's. I was travelling up and down the west coast and my friend - Bo Hopkins, an actor - invited me to go with him and his wife to a Christmas Eve party at Red's house. I knew no one, but as I walked through the door and was greeted warmly by Red, his family and friends and has a blast sitting down talking to him and listening to some of his stories. By the time we left his wife had somehow gotten hold of a gourmet tin of cookies, and man...they were amazing :) Such a nice guy and amazing family. I'll remember that night always.
He told Larry once that he wanted to experience God. So now he has his experience and I’m sure he’s loving being able to be with God and his mom and dad. His brother jesse.
@@darrencarrie9325 Some more than others. I do think he is in heaven, but he did commit adultery God knows how many times and many more sins (as we all do), and he paid the price and lost his wife and daughter.
No one is perfect and he was a human being , a big star that rose to fame and loved by many No matter what ., he was and is loved by many of us . RIP ELVIS
The Memphis mafie captured the innocence and the gratitude given to them through honesty and intergerity the took them through a world that was real and honest
I'm 77 yrs old. It's oct 2023. I remember it all. ep was my childhood. Teen yrs and beyond. Wish I'd sen him I 70 to get me past a cheating bastard just for then...
No entiendo el inglés traducir en español puedo ver sus amigos lo recuerdan con cariño y emocion gracias por compartir ❤ELVIS PRESLEY FOREVER ❤❤❤2023 4 11
Noone actually knows what really gone on between Elvis and the mafia I assume there were a lot secrets but the end of the day Elvis was the best entertainer that ever lived he had all the package and will never be forgotten
My mom loved him so much she passed in 96 but she and my dad always wanted to go see him. I know my Mom Dad two brothers and my sister who recently passed are enjoying him. R.I.P. 💔💔💔💔💔
He gave alot to them Jerry got a house he lived in graceland he gave them a life they couldn't had if not in his life they travel and have fun met every need give me a brake
I Remember Elvis and his music . I an’t Notting but a hound dog . I was young and now , And now I am 72 yrs old . Memories he was a person artist to look up to . And yes he was a human being with feelings . The love for his mother , is what brings me tears . He was also a great singer guitar player . Showman on any stage around the world . He is to this day The king of Rock and Roll . R I P king Elvis .
??? Elvis died at 42. Correction...Song lyrics..".You ain't nothing but a Hound Dog...Crying All the time". Oh sorry...My mistake you are 72 and you call yourself a Hound dog?
Goodness me….so candid 😂 bless those guys….Elvis was an artist. We all know what it’s like. But he was the best - ever. I was very young when he left, but when I hear him sing, or see him perform, it gets to me. Every time. And now that I hear more about what he was like, I am not surprised at all. It does sound like he was an amazing man. Like all human beings, he had good days, and not so good days. And when you listen to him sing, you can hear it all.
He wouldn`t want you guys to mourn. What a great bunch of devoted fellas and friends. God takes the good ones early sometimes. I know first hand how it is when someone you love is addicted to drugs.None of it is your fault.Just remember the good times. God bless.
@@jamescampione8531 No kidding. I don't know which concert it was; towards the latter years, where he turns around and looks at them all with a ferocious smirk...bam, bam bam "glory, glory, hallelujah....lol, best way to describe, but the band didn't skip a beat!
I don’t care what others say about them, I know they loved Elvis. It’s in their faces, their eyes. Red was Elvis first body guard before Elvis even knew he needed one. Red just stood up to bullies instead of letting them get by with it. That’s a admirable trait in a man. Volunteering to help without getting asked. That’s a good man.
@@thomasandersen2938 You bring up a good point. While Elvis was generous we have heard he could be demanding and many time I don’t think he realized the hardship he caused those who were closest to him.
Elvis was NOT a happy soul; he missed his mother when she passed, he missed his wife, he missed his child-hood friends. A perfect example of the age-old lesson that MONEY can make you comfortable, but it can't make you happy. May the KING of Rock n Roll REST IN PEACE...
@@Elizabeth-dw6lc I have such strange in your face occurrences happening..most of my life it's parallels to Elvis, and profoundly since September 2020. I'm not into telling it here, but I can forward you several emails, where I've shared it. It's a history repeats itself deal, that's surfacing today. Maybe as soon as June 6th or the 11th, which I received those dates from someone else, all guided to him, hearing out of the blue, "my father was born on August 16th and he died on August 16th. In that same kind of moment, I learned that I had lived my 22,222nd day on August 16, 21. A bit more because I don't have to elaborate ...Robert Smith died in October of '31 and my father was born in October '31.
One of the great riches Elvis had in his life was a group of men that became his family. As much as they loved Elvis they could not overcome his demons. I imagine Elvis will live forever.
actually, we will ALL live forever! great thing abt it is that WE get to choose WHERE we'll live forever! hope you will read the New Testament (good idea to start in the book of John) so you can decide if you believe in Jesus or not bcz THAT/HE is the ONLY way to get to Heaven. hope to see you there. God bless.
My brother bought a 45 of Hound Dog ironically with the RCA dog looking into the gramaphone. I was transfixed by this phenomenal crazy cool talent who brought black rhythm and blues to the white popular mainstream. God bless you guys. You loved Elvis and so did I. You miss him dearly and so do I.
I am 53 yrs old. I already knew all I could learn about Elvis before watching this. I watched this to learn about the fellas around Elvis. What' a shame. Not one of these guy's spoke a kindness for a Man who did so many kind deeds. I hope everyone of these guy's has this scrutiny turned on their perfect lives if not here then in the here after. God Speed Elvis Presley.
they didnt say anything bad about him i love elvis i always will but he was Addicted to prescription drugs and let himself go , he had alot of health issues besides the drug problem, they told the truth about the way he was he was generous and giving and theyve aLll said that about him
All his troubles he still did good deeds for stranger's throughout his life. Didn't say anything bad ? He paid them well. Housed them Fed them n their families. They Said nothing I didn't already know about Elvis. I only watched this to see what' those he thought were his friends would say about him. I am forever inspired that inspite Of All... Elvis did kindness for stranger's.we Will not see this again. I felt these fellas were caught up in the fact a camera was on them to tell their very rare story and so the dark stuff was told. Of course now I wonder if maybe they meantioned good deeds but perhaps were edited out of the original recordings. Anything is possible. I grew up wanting to meet Elvis. I was a little boy n my Mom used to say if she meets Elvis he might give her a new car. I just really wanted to see these guy's I looked Up to...tell some happy times...I was hoping for that. No one stays at a miserable Job.
Also...I always thought these guy's were not only the closest to Elvis but I thought they were complete bad asses to body guard him. Sometimes you have to turn off the bullshit n say what good someone did. We have all done bad in some way. I am not one to let the memory of someone important to me be only of their dark times. I can only hope someone might remember something I did of goodness when I'm gone.
@@jwolfbear they loved him he asked things of him that werent normal i always blamed them and the col and dr nick for elvis's addictions but he did what he wanted no one told him no, and i just saw where pricilla said the col was good to them and they both loved him
Lamar Fike was nothing but a hanger on. Notice how he always says "We made that movie" "We recorded that song", 'We went on vacation". WE didn't do shit, Elvis did it all. Fike betrayed Elvis after he died granting interviews and talking about how he smelled and other crap that showed no loyalty whatsoeve. Fike was nothing but a sponge who bled Elvis for everything he could get. He was a creep.
@@matthewportnoy4146 agreed 100%! These dudes were level 5 cling ons. “I had to write a tell all book, to save him, to get him to wake up”……. What????…..that makes zero sense ??? How is a “tell all book”, going to save someone’s life from addiction….. it wouldn’t , it would make the situation worse….. Who would watch this interview and think “ya, he loved Elvis so much, that he had to write a behind the scenes tell all, to milk Elvis for even more money, because he loved him so much”…. The reason that Elvis’ dad let all these dude go so fast, is they were bleeding Elvis financially dry…..there was going to be nothing left…..and for them to say they didn’t get any money, is a straight up lie…. I recently saw one of the men interviewed (because of the new Elvis movie) and he is still living in the massive house that Elvis bought for him in 1972…..also, when they were “let go” with only 3 days notice…. How were they paying their bills then? If they were getting no money from Elvis? They all said “he let us go with only 3 days notice, we all had families”……… oh, okay….. so You guys WERE indeed getting money from Elvis ….. These dudes took advantage of him in every way. I’m sure some of this (what they say) is true, but not all of it. For example, Priscilla’s dad did NOT put pressure on Elvis to Mary her, I have seen an interview with Priscilla and her parents together, all three said that was untrue. In fact, Priscilla Presley has said that these men are directly responsible for his death, you can watch the interview on CZcams still…. These guys are all “yes men”….. men that were bitter about being cut off from their money supply….cling ons….nothing more.
I love the way these men actually listened intently to each other as they took turns in speaking about their recollections. This is genuine listening going on - a rare thing these days when people usually butt in and talk over each other. What a rollercoaster ride they had with Elvis; it’s easy to see why they had such a close bond and why, twenty years later they were still lost without him.
They're from a different generation where ppl actually knew not only how to have a conversation with someone, but also how to be a good listener. BEFORE social media robbed society of its communication skills.
@@mrsx7944 yes, you have spoken the truth here for sure. It’s actually quite painful to watch it all happening around us. Don’t know how old you are but I’m in my 60s and I hardly recognise the world we live in now as being the same place I grew up in. Very sad to witness.
@@Blue-Sky333 If you DONT know what happened keep your comments to yourself. THEY LOVED HIM. They tried to help him for years! He was an adult that didn't want help. There are 25 books out there that all say the same thing how hard they tried to help him. They threw his pills in the garbage and gave him Placebos with the help of his personal nurse and Doctors. Elvis knew if he didn't get his fix on, jumped on a plane and flew to California. Found a different Doctor and got EVERYTHING and ANYTHING he wanted....
@@ScooterFarts THEY ARE TRUELY MISSED. MEMPHIS MAFIA WERE TRUE FRIENDS TO ELVIS AND TALKED ABOUT THE FLAWS OF ELVIS WHICH IS GOOD. IM AN ELVIS FAN. BUT THESE GUYS WERE HIS TRUE FRIENDS. I READ THIER BOOK AND IM GLAD THEY DID ALL THE INTERVIEWS. R.I.P RED, SONNY, MARTY, LAMAR. YOU ALL WITH ELVIS NOW.
You loved all the perks u got simply by being involved in Elvis’s life. Wealth of travel ,people,Alifestyle far from what u would have had without Elvis
The complete definition of a Greek tragedy is that the hero, who thanks to the gods has risen to greatness, is brought to destruction by his inner demons. Certainly nobody in his retinue had it in for Elvis, but neither could they help. The definitive Elvis biography, "Last Train to Memphis" by Peter Guralnick, portrays him as disappointed in the third-rate movies and music that demeaned his earlier, authentic self. (All the doings of "Col. Tom Parker," in reality a Dutch grifter whose real name was Andreas van Kuijk, and whose gambling addiction caused him to use Elvis as his personal ATM.) Elvis hoped to evolve into an authentic Southern musical legend, and that should have been his destiny. Instead he declined into drug addiction and self parody. His primary demon, Col. Tom, died penniless in Las Vegas in 1997.
Elvis had a loving giving heart that got caught up in the world of wanting to feel good because he gave his all and the only woman that truly loved him for who he was was his mom, all the other women loved him because of his fame and talent, he needed to be loved to the point that if his voice went away they would still love him no matter what. The pain he went through and that he was in , is what destroyed him. The doctors should not have let it get to the point that it did. Elvis will never be forgotten and will always be loved to the fullest. May He Rest In Peace in the arms of Jesus .
I think Priscilla truly loved him though. She left him out of pure love for him, the others didn't. She sued the Colonel and kept Graceland for Elvis' legacy, his own wish was to keep Graceland, and for Lisa's sake.
ELVIS WAS BIGGER THAN LIFE! NO BODY TOLD ELVIS WHAT TO DO! PRISCILLA TRIED, AND SO DID THE GUYS, BUT, HE WAS HOOKED. NOONE WAS ABLE TO CONTROL HIS DRYG ABUSE. HE NEEDED TI GO TO A REHAB, BUT IN THOSE DAYS THERE WASN'T A CHAIN OF THEM. EVEN GOT PUT IN THE HOSPITAL IN A COMA TO LOSE WEIGHT
Elvis was loved by several really Good women. June Juanico 1956. Her book tore me up for a week. Anita Wood. He crushed her. She waited for him then entire time he was in the army. She slept next to him 5 yrs and never went all the way. She left so he could have Priscilla and never told a soul. Linda Tompson loved him broken, slept in the hospital for weeks next to him at 20!! She is still in love with him after all these years. She tours his childhood home, she goes to places he went when he was there - even now. She traces his footsteps often. Priscilla was in love with the soldier who was lonely and isolated. Not the real Elvis. They both thought they could change each other. The fact that she doesn't even know what's in archives or never listened to his entire catalog bothers me. Lisa herself said she doesn't know her dad's music other then the 70's stuff she grew up with. After my mom died I look for every grain of her left undiscovered. Cause I love her deeply.
@@kelliintexas3575 No, Lisa said, "I'm more prone to the 70's stuff cause I was around for that more and I have more memories of that...I like the darker stuff more. Mary in the Morning, Solitaire, don't cry Daddy, those I love." I don't doubt Linda loved him, also she was 22-26 throughout their relationship. But I don't think touring his old childhood places proves much, just she likes to go see historical places or being the center of attention. Priscilla loved him, or she wouldn't have put her foot down so many times so people wouldn't take advantage of him, hence why most of the MM didn't like her. She bought a house 5 minutes away from his after the divorce so he could be close to his daughter, let him visit and call her whenever, both her and Priscilla went to Vegas. If Priscilla didn't love him, she wouldn't have left. She would have stayed for the king of rock and roll. Marty Lacker in his book, George Klein, Joe Esposito, Jerry Schilling, and Linda Thompson talk about Elvis and Priscilla's loving bond and how much they loved each other after the strain of their marriage was over. As for Anita and June, I don't doubt they loved him deeply, but Elvis was not a monogamous one-woman man, as we all know. Anita's daughter talks about Priscilla and Anita meeting I believe after Elvis' death, and Anita talks about Priscilla looking gorgeous even without makeup on. In Priscilla's book, she talks about the notes Anita sent to Elvis while in Germany, and she imagines how upset Anita was upon her existence. Do you know how much is in the archives? Nobody knows what's in there except the archives. There are thousands of things in there and just a few pieces come out every year. She knows enough.
It's so sad that this all happened and it was really no one's fault. Blame it on the devil is what I think. People can be so mislead and Elvis was misled, but he then insisted on things being his way or the highway. Who can you blame? We all know he was a wonderful, loving, talented man and I'm sure he loved these guy's and they loved him, it was the devil at work using the drugs to destroy everything. One thing's for sure, he will always be remembered and he was loved by these guys and millions of us old fans.
This is one of my favourite videos. I believe Elvis’s Memphis Mafia words to be true. People that have watched the Priscilla movie ( 2023) should see this.
She also is making money off that movie. Her own daughter would not have anything to do with the movie or let they use Graceland as scenery. SO WHERE IS HER TRUTH? I guess it lies somewhere between the money and the money!
When you're loyal, you don't write trash on those you are suppose to love. They loved what they got out of Elvis. Everyone who was around at the time knew what these guys were all about. Even deep inside, I've bee told, Elvis knew. Had already fired Sonny and Red and I hear more were in the works. They used Elvis for all he gave them. Which was A LOT.
Amazing entertaining man. I can understand how difficult it would be to handle that level of fame, success and God given talents. He did the best he could dealing with his life for 22 years of fame. His talents are like no other entertaining person.
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Elvis will never be a "has been".
Jamais ! Jamais. Toujours les jeunes générations aimeront Elvis ✝️🙏🇨🇵👍🌹🌹
I still remember the day he died.
My brother and two sisters and myself. Was setting in front of the t.v. And special report came on. Breaking news. Elvis Presley dead. I yelled at my mom, who was in the kitchen. Momma,Elvis died. She told me to shut up. And came in the front room. And she heard the news. She fell to her knees,bawling. The King is dead.
Never have forgotten that day. Was sad day. R.I.P. Elvis and thank you
I know I was home sick from school and when I heard the news I felt as though I had lost a family member 😢💕
I had run in to cook before the hubby got home i heard the special report on the tv i couldnt believe it
In Retrospect they were friends of a legend , and some of the luckiest guys in America .
Abuses they were...Elvis always PAID ALL ....they were NOBODI
They should never of changed the young raw Elvis it was Parker who changed Elvis and this made him unhappy 🙁 there will never be another like him ❤
Elvis needed to travel out of the country. He needed to enjoy his own talent.
He couldn't his drug problems were too out of control no dr would prescribe him all the junk he was on and he could not leave anywhere with out all his firearms no country would allow it.Elvis was furious with the NYC gun laws and why he never played after that single 1972 MSG tour.
Elvis was the greatest entertainer that ever walked this earth. He was human just like us. He had flaws but he will always be loved and we will be talking about him for years. He will never be forgotten. 💕🙏🏻
Why don't they admit they were leaches on Elvis just like the Colonel
@@larryberry2165 it’s easy for you to say that now but as I’ve heard Larry say, if you weren’t there you can’t know how it really was.
AGREED🌹
@@larryberry2165 HE DIDN'T WANT TO BE ALONE‼️👤👥🎶🎙REMEMBER A SIMPLE COUNTRY BOY MADE BIG...AND ALL THE PROBLEMS THAT GO WITH IT💽💸💸💸💸
I’ve loved him since he first started on Memphis radio station! Always will!
Such a shame! He was hurting so badly ! But no one could help him, such a shame he was his own worst enemy.
The trouble is addiction can be very strong and his addictions were holding him together or so he thought he didn’t realise there was another way he was an addict his mother was and addict and the colonel was an addict it’s all v v sad tbh x but he was wonderful and I’m sure he had incredible fun as well and he was loved ❤
And if Elvis was on the couch with you, would you say all these things to him? We all have secrets of things we wouldn't want anyone to know. Even the Memphis Mafia. Oh wait, let's wait until they've passed on to talk about them. I would go to the ends of the Earth to be Elvis's friend. To be around the most beautiful, loving, caring, generous man in the world. I would be grateful and honoured to have been a part of his life.
My friends would treat me the way I deserve.
They are just being honest nothing wrongwith that
kimclaudy6361...Priscilla and Linda have told terrible stories about Elvis. They are just being honest. Believe me their stories could have been worse.
I was seven when he died and in the uk 🇬🇧 I cried and cried I had a huge poster of him and I worshipped him at 7 that’s how much of an impact he had on us girls xxx ❤😂
He was a human being with a great talent and looks. Unprepared for what came his way. He did not always make good choices….who does?
Thank you Red and Sonny West for helping my father Joey Cooper
My family and I just came from Graceland
I know y’all all loved him. 46 years now. And Elvis still lives on as the king
He’s not a king . God didn’t create Elvis any better then the next person , if you want to worship anything beneficial then worship Christ , Elvis won’t be taking any one to heaven or hell , ever one here on earth is only human including Elvis Presley,
So sad to hear how Elvis died. He hadn't lived long enough...he still had potential.
He wanted to be a serious actor. He could have travelled the world and performed in many cities .
He could have had more children and lived to see Lisa Marie 's children grow up.
The world was deprived of a wonderful entertainer.
It seems like he gave up on his life....the drugs took over and destroyed him.
Rest in Peace Elvis
There will never be anyone else like you.
Sad part his friends left him. Gave up on him. I think he died a lonely 😞 man.
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I really hope he didn't die in 1977.
I guess it's foolish to hope that he faked his death and ended up a happier man, living into old age.
His fans could not bear the thought that he died so young . Life without Elvis in the world seemed too dull to contemplate.
The world has missed Elvis. I wonder if he knew how loved he was ?
@@greyeyes2872 we all would love to think that. But I’ve watched videos on Elvis’s last concert. He didn’t look healthy and you could see how hard he was pushing himself. Did the same thing to Lisa Marie she looked horrible at the awards ceremony. Like with Elvis someone needed to get them medical attention. Shame on their Families and Friends 🥲
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Yes it is a shame that noone saved either Elvis or Lisa Marie. She looked very unwell in her last few weeks.
Elvis was such a handsome young man and would have been a stunning older man were it not for his life spiralling out of control with drugs. Why does Prissy want to be buried near him when she didn't care about him in life....all she wanted was more alimony. The financial pressures on him definitely contributed to his downfall.
Colonel Parker was also a terrible drain on Elvis's resources with all his gambling debts being paid by Elvis. It seems like everyone took from Elvis and no one looked after his well being.
@@greyeyes2872 I hated that Colonel terrible man he didn’t look out for Elvis at all. He was just looking out for himself Priscilla too. I don’t get why she’s being buried there either she was more apart from him than she ever was married. They were married seven years. I was married to my first husband seven years I don’t want to be buried next to him nothing against him Just weird. Thank goodness he saved Graceland to. I would’ve been heartbroken if someone would’ve heartbroken if somebody besides Presley on Graceland.
Elvis Elvis Elvis, those were the day's, 1935-1977 long live the king 🤴
This is fascinating! Elvis had his flaws like the rest of us but he’ll always be the KING!
Flaws.. drugs loved young underage girls thought he was a god. Ooo k flaws.
@@GreyRaven68 Must be nice not to have any flaws.
@@truthteller9154 it's not easy
@@GreyRaven68 lol ofc not easy when the entirety of u is a "fault" itself
@@johnanderson6946 😆😆
The “book” was the final nail in the coffin! I believe.
Maybe, but why? Because he knew it was true
What book?!?
@Hi-lb8cq "Elvis, What Happened". It was written by Red and Sonny West and Dave Hebler. At the time, people thought it was 100% bullshit because it talked about Elvis's drug use. Now we know, it's probably 99% true
@@chadhero37wow...I'll check it out
@@chadhero37it wasn’t though, red and sonny admitted a lot of the book was untrue and the publisher advised sensationalizing elvis to push more sales. regardless, they still agreed to it knowing it wasn’t fully accurate. same with priscilla and her book. these people would sell their souls for a presley paycheque.
“Their writers fabricated and inflated their words for shock value. They did what they could to slander Elvis’ name while satisfying their own greed.” Shirley Dieu, Joe E’s ex girlfriend
We all have secrets, but sometimes
our secrets arent for all.
Rip Elvis. We miss you.
It is very touching to see all these men with tears in their eyes after all the time passed!
Imagine if Elvis was alive and they could have a reunion group, how much fun they could have. And seeing Elvis old together with his friends...
These men hurt Elvis emotionally and he carried that huge hurt to his grave.I wish most fans were able to discern the truth from the lies about Elvis, but they cannot because they place stock in the words of some who worked for Elvis.Vernin fired Sony West and Red West because they were roughing up some fans, causing millions in lawsuits. These "caring" Memphis Mafia stated in a video interview that I viewed that they wrote their book to get revenge, and money.They had claimed they wrote it to save Elvis but we know nobody tries to get even and destroy a person's career with the so called stated attention of helping him. They admitted they fabricated situations about Elvis so as to sell more books and make more money.Their publisher was the National Enquirer
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I feel the same way traders and yes they hurt Evis after he took care of them.their whole life
Elvis shut them out of his life for a reason. Remember that.
Elvis didn’t tell his dad to permanently fire them. He told Vernon to give them about 5000, each and tell them they would be hired back in a couple of months. Linda Thompson was there when it happened. She said it. Dave was the only one that wasn’t going to be hired back. Red and Sonny would be hired back. Dave was the one who had caused the lawsuit. Instead of doing what Elvis told him, Vernon, gave them a weeks pay and 3 days notice. He didn’t do anything Elvis told him. 😊
@@margarettaylor8107Especially Lamar Fike, he had terrible things to say about Elvis. Instead of being grateful to Elvis for the life & generosity he provided them for many years, they became spiteful & bitter men…
Well i loved Elvis unconditionally, i want to know the good, the bad and ugly about jim so i can understand the Man, ill always love him, he was fabulous
He was brillant and majestic on stage. His voice will always be remembered. Life is fragile and you only go once and it's easy to make mistakes esp. If you are bigger than life. Missed by everyone. ❤❤❤❤
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Exquisite voice and stage performance!
He seemed to be a genuinely nice man towards fans but not as a partner, drugs and infidelity problems he cold never controlled . Like Springsteen, he truly was into obtaining approval from audience and approval in his work
Amazing that he started Rock and ended up being loved by people of all ages. Even my dad watched Elvis movies on TV.
Elvis has facets of his personality that weren’t so endearing just like every other human on the planet. Bless his heart. I wonder what he’d think about these guys talking about him?
Elvis in the military was the sweet cutest looking soul on this earth. He looked so very inocent! So many stories, he left the American people such a legacy. He is a subject of total love!
I looked a lot sexier than Elvis when I was in the military
No man that hot is innocent. He cruised they loved him
What a great piece of history.
I was a security guard at a Casino and the Oakrage Boys came one night they were some cool guys after the show they hung out back outside for 2 hours talking and taken pics with fans. The bass singer was one of Elvis's backup singers when he talked about Elvis the rest of the guys would stop talking and listen to his story's like the rest of us. I asked him what was it like to be in Es band he said it was a white knuckle ride but when it was good it was great but when it was bad it was bad he said we would whisper to one another there's no way he's going to live to be a old man.
Yes @Clifford Carey, and I don’t think he wanted to grow old. I totally believe what you say. It can be terrifying to be around addicts, reallyz
He had a huge security detail and gun collection. The latest biography mentioned it a little but I want a darker Elvis movie
@@ns7353 just read Elvis: What Happened.
@@ns7353 yeah this latest movie showed a little about it, when he got paranoid or whatever and shot his TVs LOL
Yeah true, Elvis hate to growing older....but forgot to take card of his health....pills didn't work ! Sooo he OD in a charosmatic way...modern euthanasy I call it....
He was due for major complicated intestinos surgery carrying an outside bag....he sure couldn't live with that ...and decided to split at the right time. He also had had it with always singing SAME SONGS, traveling like a Hdog.....no life really....Sooo do respect the human being. Some call him a COWARD....I do not have sympathy for his decisions...! I do !!!
Amazing stories. What is it that Elvis had that made him so special? It is magic.
He indeed,was magical!
He was actually a genius,if u think about it!
Pity Elvis magic didn't keep him away from drugs. ❤ Rip
davide, first, was his magnificent voice. Most people heard him, before they ever saw him. Not everybody had a TV back then. Second, his physical appearance. After people heard his voice, his looks were stunning. His personna looked rebellious, which contrasted with a society in which it was more normal "to fit in". Next, was his ability to capture a crowd by a unique style and movement. Then, on top of all that, he had a humble, soft-spoken shyness about him, which was completely unexpected if all you knew or had seen was his performing. To have all of these qualities in one person, it only happens once. Elvis had qualities that words cannot describe. I first heard his voice on the car radio, "Love Me Tender", I was 6 years old.
@Alex-mk1nz those were the times. Elvis lived the life of most truck drivers at the time. He HAD to be awake to do shows. That equalled amphetamines in the 70s. So, after being awake for a week or two straight, he needed something to sleep. Enter the downers. And the vicious cycle continued for 20 years.
My stepdad suffered the same fate, except he died at 32 in 1971.
Why do they have to bring all this crap up they were supposed to have lived him this saddens me they should not be talking of his private life 😢
Elvis Presley will never be a has been he is loved today just as much as he was in the beginning he is very missed
He is human God Blessed us with Elvis’s presence he paid the price
I cry whenever I see or hear him. He has some sort of amazing charisma that makes it difficult to go on living in the world without him, faults 'n' all. Everyone has faults but they don't have obsessive reporters poking into every nook and cranny of our lives
Because he’s A great entertainer doesn’t excuse lust and drug use. He had every thing and ended up drug Addict. Not impressed h Ed should of. Strived for a higher for higher life.
I always wish Elvis was on a long vacation and would come back. I wish I could’ve met him or been born in that era. There will never be anyone who will be able to come close to Elvis. He had a presence that was amazing
He was a gift from God and when God say what Elvis had done to himself God called him home!
Love these men
Elvis, his style his moves his voice. He was just so damn cool.
Yes u did mention drugs
The Memphis mafia did talk over others talking when Marty lacker said something Billy Smith elviss cousin said im just saying what he told me listen ok
Colonel was an illegal immigrants from Denmark
When elvis died(supposedly)the colonel went to Vernon telling him he needed to go over buisness with him not the time he was grieving
@@cathyvaughan75 I think he was from Holland.
@@cathyvaughan75 and his looks just drove girls crazy. He is the most handsomest man, and sexiest man I ever seen. He was just the cutest soldier ever.
Elvis is a man who never should have married, too many opportunities, with women that is. But to give due credit, he was one of the worlds greatest entertainers, an original.
Rest in Peace Elvis🌹🌹🌹
Everybody is human, nobody is perfect...his life was not easy, money, popularity etc...No matter, he will always be the best signer of all time🙏🙏🙏🌿🌿💞
We all love you, there will be ONE ELVIS forever..The King🌈🌿💐🎶🎶🎸
best signer of all times, hrumph! couldn't even take the time to read your comment for Elvis
I had ELVIS PRESLEY. PICTURE ON MY WALL. to me he was a handsome young man. I was in my early teen years. Later on i heard his songs and movies. I thought he was great. I liked his blonde hair blue eyes. I kept reading about him and his family. He did what it was right for his family. He missed his mother when she died. He changed. But he was great he help the saint Jude hospital cancer center. And he gave money to the needy also. That was great. He lived his life as he thought it was good. Love to ELVIS PRESLEY . Rest in peace..
Priscilla was 12 when he was involved with her
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And that was the biggest mistake of all....
@@susannebrunberg4174 HIS BIGGEST MISTAKE . HE PURSUED HER!!
I have been a fan of elvis since i was five year old i am 66 now and my love of the king remains the same i love singing his songs on my youtube channel.i took the time out one day to write to dolores hart whom starred in loving you and king creole with elvis and to my amazement she wrote back to me and sent me a picture that was taken of her and elvis together i will cherish this for the rest of my life she is a lovely warm kind hearted lady she also said she heard me sing the kings songs on my channel and congratulated me and loved my voice.❤❤❤❤👍
A true friend wouldn't record a private conversation
and he says on the phone, "I'm talking to you on the private line, there isn't a soul around." Telephones weren't safe even then.
AT THE END OF THE INTERVIEW THEY CRYED THEY DID LOVE HIM AND MIS HIM VERY MUCH
I’m not so sure of that!
There will never be another Elvis Presley.
The best in depth interview on Elvis Presley . 10/10 🍿
I enjoyed this DOESNT matter still ❤ELVIS
I often wonder how many years the same stories will be told about Elvis. I believe those who loved Elvis always will and don't need to hear the same stories over and over. There will never be another Elvis Presley.
It’s waning now Barbara Kidder because all those around him who made a living telling the stories are mostly gone now. EP’s daughter is what near 50 I think. The marvelous music just like Sinatra and other greats will always be with us!!
@@MTknitter22 His daughter's actually 54 now.
@@irisrose4732 RIP
Sun never sets on a legend!
Only in your head.
C. Parker's hold on him prevented Elvis from maturing. He was a child.
Its too bad elvis wasnt around long enough to tell his own story in detail through an interview or in a memoire. That would have been fascinating.
Yes i totally agree , he would stand up for him self, like any other men, Elvis is the greatest showman in the world R.I.P. 25:37
He'd be too embarrassed to tell the truth, he knew a lot of what was going on would be the last things he'd ever want people to know about him.
Not so sure dear....?¡?!???
Low character those EP Maffia boys....sooo non-educated nor worldly at all... they just MILKED THE PRESLEY COW.....TOO BAD Elvis noticed too late....!!!!
Elvis Presley T.C.B . R.I.P.
Elvis was a prisoner to his great fame.
Elvis was and is a very talented person. Everyone seemed to love him. I'm glad he didn't give his career up Elvis was the best. I haven't heard anybody like. Elvis. Elvis was and still is the best ever. I really miss. Elvis and surely will never forget him. As for today. Elvis is walking the streets of gold. What a beautiful place to be. I hope to be there one day to meet. Elvis and. Jesus. What a glorious day that will be
Yes, I think Elvis has a golden, bedazzled Heavenly throne, with the letters "TCB" in diamonds, and Elvis' throne is right next to Jesus' throne. I'll bet they hang out together like BFFs, and sometimes they go to the swimming pool in Heaven and peek at the female angels changing into their bathing suits (Elvis liked peeking into the girl's change room at the Graceland pool). So, if you want to meet Elvis in Heaven, head over to the pool and wear a skimpy two-piece bathing suit.
Ginger should had checked on. Elvis sooner. Possible he could still be alive. I would of if. I was his girlfriend. Wake up. Ginger. A little too late
@@charzardtheking8407 even if she would of, maybe it would of happened again…it was long time coming as he had an addiction
Nobody could sing like Elvis Presley and still can’t we loved him and always will miss him🥰🥰👍🙏🥰🤗
Orbison pretty close don’t you think? But Elvis productions less cheesy..
Lol
He was evil
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Orbison was another Great performer
Elvis. An American original. I'll always be proud of him. He turned on more music than anyone
🗣️ - An "original" that copied blk American musicians and blk American entertainers ... Yeah. 🔥🔥🔥
It was a shame they wrote the book about Elvis if it was not for Elvis these guys would of been working in a Memphis car wash .
Red west..à fait la série >....non??😮😮
J'ignorais qu'ils étaient amis d'enfance? Certainement qu 'Elvis a laissé un grand vide dans leurs vies.😢. Rip. ELVIS. ✝️🙏✝️🙏
I miss this great guy! It's so hard to be an entertainer and be "normal"!
I will always love Elvis!
And Elvis wasn’t just an entertainer he was a phenom. Women threw themselves at him everywhere he went.
fame & fortune spoiled ep but--- i believe he was most likely more "normal", inside, than we may think bcz of his childhood's poverty way of life. from experience i can say, that grounds you to the core no matter what position you may attain, or what wealth you may accumulate. his natural talent took him far but, i read that he really 'studied' music by listening to singing grps (mostly gospel) who'd let him into their concerts. very fortunate for him! & from their coaching, he learned a lot. he sure had a good, natural, God given voice, though. what a gift that was. i'll always love his gospel recordings & i listen to them a LOT but, not to his other songs.
@@djquinn11 DON'T FORGET THE UNDERAGED TEEN GIRLS #PEDO *"PHENOM"*
Very true!
I had the great pleasure of being introduced to Red West (see him at 5:43) when I was on holiday in the U.S. in the early 1990's. I was travelling up and down the west coast and my friend - Bo Hopkins, an actor - invited me to go with him and his wife to a Christmas Eve party at Red's house. I knew no one, but as I walked through the door and was greeted warmly by Red, his family and friends and has a blast sitting down talking to him and listening to some of his stories. By the time we left his wife had somehow gotten hold of a gourmet tin of cookies, and man...they were amazing :) Such a nice guy and amazing family. I'll remember that night always.
Red and Sonny have taken so much crap over the years... Completely unfair...
I'm a Bo Hopkins fan too.
@Marty Ferguson Wow :)
Watching from Canada. Thank you for sharing. My mother introduced me to Elvis when I was in grade 4. By grade 5 ……I was in love!
He told Larry once that he wanted to experience God. So now he has his experience and I’m sure he’s loving being able to be with God and his mom and dad. His brother jesse.
What in the world makes you think he is with God??? He wasn't exactly heaven material, was he?
@@darrencarrie9325 Some more than others. I do think he is in heaven, but he did commit adultery God knows how many times and many more sins (as we all do), and he paid the price and lost his wife and daughter.
@@truthbetold3550 if he trusted Christ's death burial and resurrection for his sins.
No one is perfect and he was a human being , a big star that rose to fame and loved by many
No matter what ., he was and is loved by many of us . RIP ELVIS
The Memphis mafie captured the innocence and the gratitude given to them through honesty and intergerity the took them through a world that was real and honest
I'm 77 yrs old. It's oct 2023. I remember it all. ep was my childhood. Teen yrs and beyond. Wish I'd sen him I 70 to get me past a cheating bastard just for then...
No entiendo el inglés traducir en español puedo ver sus amigos lo recuerdan con cariño y emocion gracias por compartir ❤ELVIS PRESLEY FOREVER ❤❤❤2023 4 11
Beautiful Tribute Guys!!! Thank you, Thank You very Much!!! Thank You Thank You Very Much!!!
Can u imagine being Elvis. Feeling things the way Elvis felt?
Overwhelming I’m sure
Well said Alot of these guys are gone now Rest in peace guys.
Noone actually knows what really gone on between Elvis and the mafia I assume there were a lot secrets but the end of the day Elvis was the best entertainer that ever lived he had all the package and will never be forgotten
My mom loved him so much she passed in 96 but she and my dad always wanted to go see him. I know my Mom Dad two brothers and my sister who recently passed are enjoying him. R.I.P. 💔💔💔💔💔
With these kinds of "friends", Elvis was very fortunate to live as long as he did.
EXACTLY. I sure that they didn’t tell the whole HONEST truth!
I don’t remember anything from his best friend Jerry Schilling, now that’s a friend!
@@vickiepetree4602: Definitely, Jerry was the BEST! Never a fan of Red or GK.
The People that were close to Elvis...all loved him.
Well God bless you all what a great story of the love you had for him amen 🙏🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹♥️
Lovely Elvis .His music will stay for generations 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
Elvis Presley was an icon his charisma his good looks his voice was a godsend for us to all enjoy thank you Lord
I get the impression he didn’t know how too enjoy his own company. Love him..
It all took its toll he’s The King
Awesome insight from Elvis's closest buddy's of his inner circle. Made him more human to me, hearing the man's failures and heartbreak.
TOUCHING TO SEE THESE MEN WITH TEARS IN THEIR EYES 46 YEARS LATER, I HAVE CRIED TOO, WE WILL NEVER FORGET ELVIS, WE LOVE HIM SO MUCH
I love and miss elvis he run so fast 😢 it caught up to.him and slow down at 40 yes old he done it his way😂❤🎉😅😅
@@hollywood7900 he was not entirely master of his life
YES! WILL ALWAYS!,!LOVE *ELVIS til my LAST BREATH, MISS ELVIS! BEYOND WORDS!💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓BROKE MY HEART his Passing,💔💔💔💔💔💔
He gave alot to them Jerry got a house he lived in graceland he gave them a life they couldn't had if not in his life they travel and have fun met every need give me a brake
This was made in 1997 . . 20 years after Elvis death ....All in this video have passed , except for Billy his cousin....
I was in Memphis the day elvis died to take my physical the next day for the armys delayed entry program. A night I'll never forget.
I Remember Elvis and his music . I an’t Notting but a hound dog . I was young and now , And now I am 72 yrs old . Memories he was a person artist to look up to . And yes he was a human being with feelings . The love for his mother , is what brings me tears . He was also a great singer guitar player . Showman on any stage around the world . He is to this day The king of Rock and Roll . R I P king Elvis .
Carl Perkins is the king
??? Elvis died at 42. Correction...Song lyrics..".You ain't nothing but a Hound Dog...Crying All the time". Oh sorry...My mistake you are 72 and you call yourself a Hound dog?
@@kathrynlabrecque3286 shut up kathy
And yet you did nothing...you could have told Elvis to stop doing them pills and to take time off and get better but you didn't...Louis.
@@jakelikeschicken that makes no sense - they were just remembering Elvis, not that they knew him.
Elvis just like everyone else liked a lot being perfect 🥰💞👌live hard, died young 😢
Goodness me….so candid 😂 bless those guys….Elvis was an artist. We all know what it’s like. But he was the best - ever. I was very young when he left, but when I hear him sing, or see him perform, it gets to me. Every time. And now that I hear more about what he was like, I am not surprised at all. It does sound like he was an amazing man. Like all human beings, he had good days, and not so good days. And when you listen to him sing, you can hear it all.
He wouldn`t want you guys to mourn. What a great bunch of devoted fellas and friends. God takes the good ones early sometimes. I know first hand how it is when someone you love is addicted to drugs.None of it is your fault.Just remember the good times. God bless.
I bet Elvis is raving it up in heaven. You can't keep a good man down, keep rocking man you were the best and always will be 😍🎸🎸🎸🎵🎶🇬🇧
If an image, like a hologram appears of him, do not believe it.
He has one hell uv a band up there
@@jamescampione8531 No kidding. I don't know which concert it was; towards the latter years, where he turns around and looks at them all with a ferocious smirk...bam, bam bam "glory, glory, hallelujah....lol, best way to describe, but the band didn't skip a beat!
Heaven is a holy state none will enter unless washed in the blood
Of the lamb
@@angloaust1575 I'm sure Elvis is singing with the Angels 😇 ❤
I don’t care what others say about them, I know they loved Elvis. It’s in their faces, their eyes. Red was Elvis first body guard before Elvis even knew he needed one. Red just stood up to bullies instead of letting them get by with it. That’s a admirable trait in a man. Volunteering to help without getting asked. That’s a good man.
I agree. Him and Sonny were good guys.
Too bad Elvis didnt stand up for Red
Elvis best singer that ever lived. For eternity
Yes these truly in there hearts love and care for the man people who say negative no nothing elvis was had flaws and these guy put ul with alot crap
@@thomasandersen2938 You bring up a good point. While Elvis was generous we have heard he could be demanding and many time I don’t think he realized the hardship he caused those who were closest to him.
Elvis was NOT a happy soul; he missed his mother when she passed, he missed his wife, he missed his child-hood friends.
A perfect example of the age-old lesson that MONEY can make you comfortable, but it can't make you happy.
May the KING of Rock n Roll REST IN PEACE...
I grew up watching n listening to Elvis my mom loved him ..her house was a Elvis shrine..8 loved him to he will never ever ever be forgotten
@@Elizabeth-dw6lc thanks
He looked pretty happy to me
@@richardlawson6787
That’s the thing, LOOKS are often deceiving! Look at Robin Willams!!!
@@Elizabeth-dw6lc I have such strange in your face occurrences happening..most of my life it's parallels to Elvis, and profoundly since September 2020. I'm not into telling it here, but I can forward you several emails, where I've shared it. It's a history repeats itself deal, that's surfacing today. Maybe as soon as June 6th or the 11th, which I received those dates from someone else, all guided to him, hearing out of the blue, "my father was born on August 16th and he died on August 16th. In that same kind of moment, I learned that I had lived my 22,222nd day on August 16, 21. A bit more because I don't have to elaborate ...Robert Smith died in October of '31 and my father was born in October '31.
One of the great riches Elvis had in his life was a group of men that became his family. As much as they loved Elvis they could not overcome his demons. I imagine Elvis will live forever.
actually, we will ALL live forever! great thing abt it is that WE get to choose WHERE we'll live forever! hope you will read the New Testament (good idea to start in the book of John) so you can decide if you believe in Jesus or not bcz THAT/HE is the ONLY way to get to Heaven. hope to see you there. God bless.
Most honest interesting stuff I ever heard.
My brother bought a 45 of Hound Dog ironically with the RCA dog looking into the gramaphone. I was transfixed by this phenomenal crazy cool talent who brought black rhythm and blues to the white popular mainstream. God bless you guys. You loved Elvis and so did I. You miss him dearly and so do I.
Hope to see him in heaven, if they let me in good lords glory.
Wouldn't all of the RCA 45's have that little dog on them?
@@mrsx7944 Sure. That was their label. But funny cause the song was Hound Dog.
I am 53 yrs old. I already knew all I could learn about Elvis before watching this. I watched this to learn about the fellas around Elvis. What' a shame. Not one of these guy's spoke a kindness for a Man who did so many kind deeds. I hope everyone of these guy's has this scrutiny turned on their perfect lives if not here then in the here after. God Speed Elvis Presley.
they didnt say anything bad about him i love elvis i always will but he was Addicted to prescription drugs and let himself go , he had alot of health issues besides the drug problem, they told the truth about the way he was he was generous and giving and theyve aLll said that about him
All his troubles he still did good deeds for stranger's throughout his life. Didn't say anything bad ? He paid them well. Housed them Fed them n their families. They Said nothing I didn't already know about Elvis. I only watched this to see what' those he thought were his friends would say about him. I am forever inspired that inspite Of All... Elvis did kindness for stranger's.we Will not see this again. I felt these fellas were caught up in the fact a camera was on them to tell their very rare story and so the dark stuff was told. Of course now I wonder if maybe they meantioned good deeds but perhaps were edited out of the original recordings. Anything is possible. I grew up wanting to meet Elvis. I was a little boy n my Mom used to say if she meets Elvis he might give her a new car. I just really wanted to see these guy's I looked Up to...tell some happy times...I was hoping for that. No one stays at a miserable Job.
Also...I always thought these guy's were not only the closest to Elvis but I thought they were complete bad asses to body guard him. Sometimes you have to turn off the bullshit n say what good someone did. We have all done bad in some way. I am not one to let the memory of someone important to me be only of their dark times. I can only hope someone might remember something I did of goodness when I'm gone.
@@jwolfbear as did i sir my mother did get to see him
@@jwolfbear they loved him he asked things of him that werent normal i always blamed them and the col and dr nick for elvis's addictions but he did what he wanted no one told him no, and i just saw where pricilla said the col was good to them and they both loved him
Most of those men loved him dearly. He was family and a huge part of their lives and they loved him!
🙏❤️🇸🇪
They took advantage of him and watched him die.
Lamar Fike was nothing but a hanger on. Notice how he always says "We made that movie" "We recorded that song", 'We went on vacation".
WE didn't do shit, Elvis did it all. Fike betrayed Elvis after he died granting interviews and talking about how he smelled and other crap that showed no loyalty whatsoeve.
Fike was nothing but a sponge who bled Elvis for everything he could get. He was a creep.
@@matthewportnoy4146 agreed 100%! These dudes were level 5 cling ons. “I had to write a tell all book, to save him, to get him to wake up”……. What????…..that makes zero sense ??? How is a “tell all book”, going to save someone’s life from addiction….. it wouldn’t , it would make the situation worse…..
Who would watch this interview and think “ya, he loved Elvis so much, that he had to write a behind the scenes tell all, to milk Elvis for even more money, because he loved him so much”….
The reason that Elvis’ dad let all these dude go so fast, is they were bleeding Elvis financially dry…..there was going to be nothing left…..and for them to say they didn’t get any money, is a straight up lie…. I recently saw one of the men interviewed (because of the new Elvis movie) and he is still living in the massive house that Elvis bought for him in 1972…..also, when they were “let go” with only 3 days notice…. How were they paying their bills then? If they were getting no money from Elvis? They all said “he let us go with only 3 days notice, we all had families”……… oh, okay….. so
You guys WERE indeed getting money from Elvis …..
These dudes took advantage of him in every way. I’m sure some of this (what they say) is true, but not all of it. For example, Priscilla’s dad did NOT put pressure on Elvis to Mary her, I have seen an interview with Priscilla and her parents together, all three said that was untrue. In fact, Priscilla Presley has said that these men are directly responsible for his death, you can watch the interview on CZcams still….
These guys are all “yes men”….. men that were bitter about being cut off from their money supply….cling ons….nothing more.
@@trina7274 you said it all!
ELVIS WAS N IS THE MAN!!
Fame. Money. Debauchery. Sin. Exhaustion. Betrayal. Death. Sorrow.
these guys tear my heart every time they talk about him
Well I just to slap them for being such bad fry. They just took and talked.
Those guys really loved him.. Its obvious they did and still do.
Take away all of the Fame and Fortune and what you get is a vulnerable, insecure Human being. Thank you Elvis for all the great music you left behind.
I love the way these men actually listened intently to each other as they took turns in speaking about their recollections. This is genuine listening going on - a rare thing these days when people usually butt in and talk over each other. What a rollercoaster ride they had with Elvis; it’s easy to see why they had such a close bond and why, twenty years later they were still lost without him.
They're from a different generation where ppl actually knew not only how to have a conversation with someone, but also how to be a good listener. BEFORE social media robbed society of its communication skills.
@@mrsx7944 yes, you have spoken the truth here for sure. It’s actually quite painful to watch it all happening around us. Don’t know how old you are but I’m in my 60s and I hardly recognise the world we live in now as being the same place I grew up in. Very sad to witness.
They all could have helped him ! ALL THE KINGS COWARDS !
@@Blue-Sky333 If you DONT know what happened keep your comments to yourself. THEY LOVED HIM. They tried to help him for years! He was an adult that didn't want help. There are 25 books out there that all say the same thing how hard they tried to help him. They threw his pills in the garbage and gave him Placebos with the help of his personal nurse and Doctors. Elvis knew if he didn't get his fix on, jumped on a plane and flew to California. Found a different Doctor and got EVERYTHING and ANYTHING he wanted....
Talking over each other..Absolutely..I can tell your a beautiful person.😃
I hope these guys never stop talking about Elvis Presley❤
Billy's the only one still alive.
Death said otherwise. They are pretty much all gone. They can't sell tell all books or interviews anymore.
@@ScooterFarts THEY ARE TRUELY MISSED. MEMPHIS MAFIA WERE TRUE FRIENDS TO ELVIS AND TALKED ABOUT THE FLAWS OF ELVIS WHICH IS GOOD. IM AN ELVIS FAN. BUT THESE GUYS WERE HIS TRUE FRIENDS. I READ THIER BOOK AND IM GLAD THEY DID ALL THE INTERVIEWS. R.I.P RED, SONNY, MARTY, LAMAR. YOU ALL WITH ELVIS NOW.
You loved all the perks u got simply by being involved in Elvis’s life. Wealth of travel ,people,Alifestyle far from what u would have had without Elvis
If Elvis wasn't famous he'd be in prison
Elvis's life was like a classic Greek tragedy - the destruction of an amazing hero.
The complete definition of a Greek tragedy is that the hero, who thanks to the gods has risen to greatness, is brought to destruction by his inner demons. Certainly nobody in his retinue had it in for Elvis, but neither could they help.
The definitive Elvis biography, "Last Train to Memphis" by Peter Guralnick, portrays him as disappointed in the third-rate movies and music that demeaned his earlier, authentic self. (All the doings of "Col. Tom Parker," in reality a Dutch grifter whose real name was Andreas van Kuijk, and whose gambling addiction caused him to use Elvis as his personal ATM.)
Elvis hoped to evolve into an authentic Southern musical legend, and that should have been his destiny. Instead he declined into drug addiction and self parody. His primary demon, Col. Tom, died penniless in Las Vegas in 1997.
@@johntechwriter beautiful take.
@@johntechwriter elvis life tells the story of so many other legendary musicians downfall , sad to see none of them learned from others mistakes
He was a lot of things. A hero definitely wasn’t one of them. He essentially sex trafficked a child for a wife.
@@thetruthseeker8142 yes in general, us humans have a really hard time learning from others
Elvis had a loving giving heart that got caught up in the world of wanting to feel good because he gave his all and the only woman that truly loved him for who he was was his mom, all the other women loved him because of his fame and talent, he needed to be loved to the point that if his voice went away they would still love him no matter what. The pain he went through and that he was in , is what destroyed him. The doctors should not have let it get to the point that it did. Elvis will never be forgotten and will always be loved to the fullest. May He Rest In Peace in the arms of Jesus .
I think Priscilla truly loved him though. She left him out of pure love for him, the others didn't. She sued the Colonel and kept Graceland for Elvis' legacy, his own wish was to keep Graceland, and for Lisa's sake.
ELVIS WAS BIGGER THAN LIFE! NO BODY TOLD ELVIS WHAT TO DO! PRISCILLA TRIED, AND SO DID THE GUYS, BUT, HE WAS HOOKED.
NOONE WAS ABLE TO CONTROL HIS DRYG ABUSE. HE NEEDED TI GO TO A REHAB, BUT IN THOSE DAYS THERE WASN'T A CHAIN OF THEM. EVEN GOT PUT IN THE HOSPITAL IN A COMA TO LOSE WEIGHT
Elvis was loved by several really Good women. June Juanico 1956. Her book tore me up for a week. Anita Wood. He crushed her. She waited for him then entire time he was in the army. She slept next to him 5 yrs and never went all the way. She left so he could have Priscilla and never told a soul. Linda Tompson loved him broken, slept in the hospital for weeks next to him at 20!! She is still in love with him after all these years. She tours his childhood home, she goes to places he went when he was there - even now. She traces his footsteps often. Priscilla was in love with the soldier who was lonely and isolated. Not the real Elvis. They both thought they could change each other. The fact that she doesn't even know what's in archives or never listened to his entire catalog bothers me. Lisa herself said she doesn't know her dad's music other then the 70's stuff she grew up with. After my mom died I look for every grain of her left undiscovered. Cause I love her deeply.
@@kelliintexas3575 No, Lisa said, "I'm more prone to the 70's stuff cause I was around for that more and I have more memories of that...I like the darker stuff more. Mary in the Morning, Solitaire, don't cry Daddy, those I love." I don't doubt Linda loved him, also she was 22-26 throughout their relationship. But I don't think touring his old childhood places proves much, just she likes to go see historical places or being the center of attention. Priscilla loved him, or she wouldn't have put her foot down so many times so people wouldn't take advantage of him, hence why most of the MM didn't like her. She bought a house 5 minutes away from his after the divorce so he could be close to his daughter, let him visit and call her whenever, both her and Priscilla went to Vegas. If Priscilla didn't love him, she wouldn't have left. She would have stayed for the king of rock and roll. Marty Lacker in his book, George Klein, Joe Esposito, Jerry Schilling, and Linda Thompson talk about Elvis and Priscilla's loving bond and how much they loved each other after the strain of their marriage was over. As for Anita and June, I don't doubt they loved him deeply, but Elvis was not a monogamous one-woman man, as we all know. Anita's daughter talks about Priscilla and Anita meeting I believe after Elvis' death, and Anita talks about Priscilla looking gorgeous even without makeup on. In Priscilla's book, she talks about the notes Anita sent to Elvis while in Germany, and she imagines how upset Anita was upon her existence. Do you know how much is in the archives? Nobody knows what's in there except the archives. There are thousands of things in there and just a few pieces come out every year. She knows enough.
@@presleyjordan8519 priss loved elvis's $$$
He was just a Man.
A unique person....
Just a Man.
It's so sad that this all happened and it was really no one's fault. Blame it on the devil is what I think. People can be so mislead and Elvis was misled, but he then insisted on things being his way or the highway. Who can you blame? We all know he was a wonderful, loving, talented man and I'm sure he loved these guy's and they loved him, it was the devil at work using the drugs to destroy everything. One thing's for sure, he will always be remembered and he was loved by these guys and millions of us old fans.
The devil had nothing to do with it. Elvis , and only Elvis, was responsible for the choices he made. That includes his decent into drug addiction.
@@user-us5pv8zw3z Exactly!!
All the kings yes men
But you had to be if you wanted to serve mr Presley
This is one of my favourite videos. I believe Elvis’s Memphis Mafia words to be true. People that have watched the Priscilla movie ( 2023) should see this.
She also is making money off that movie. Her own daughter would not have anything to do with
the movie or let they use Graceland as scenery. SO WHERE IS HER TRUTH? I guess it lies somewhere between the money and the money!
This was wonderful! Thank you for putting this out for the world to see. Your loyalty shows like a huge ray of sunshine ☀️
When you're loyal, you don't write trash on those you are suppose to love. They loved what they got out of Elvis. Everyone who was around at the time knew what these guys were all about. Even deep inside, I've bee told, Elvis knew. Had already fired Sonny and Red and I hear more were in the works. They used Elvis for all he gave them. Which was A LOT.
Amazing entertaining man. I can understand how difficult it would be to handle that level of fame, success and God given talents.
He did the best he could dealing with his life for 22 years of fame.
His talents are like no other entertaining person.