Aunt Gladys and More! EFM Q & A Day 3

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[@LuAnnM-54]

It is so great to hear Billy and Jo reminiss about the life they led with Elvis. They are both so blessed to be able to remember so far back, with such clarity...

[@gigimoore3738]

Yes, we are so lucky to have them preserve their memories on KZbin for the future generations to learn about the true Elvis, not the media narrative of him.

[@deannamaude2303]

I absolutely love listening to their memories ❤,They were so lucky to truly know Elvis,so many people would have loved to be in their shoes even if only for one day…TCB⚡️❤

[@gigimoore3738]

@@deannamaude2303 They not only knew him, but Billy won the birth lottery by being a blood relative. Billy and Joe are gems! 💎

[@deannamaude2303]

@@gigimoore3738 yes I totally agree with you there he most certainly did

[@sandralybrand9425]

​@@gigimoore3738I'd say Elvis also won the lottery to have Billy as his ride or die confident! Someone he could trust with his secrets and could absolutely depend on when the chips were down even if he( Elvis) went broke, he knew Billy loved him for himself.

[@user-we5bt3je3x]

Awww, I didn't want the video to end. It's so nice that you're all willing to do this and share your memories and stories. It's especially meaningful for those of us who probably will never get there. Thank you!

[@bethgillikin3691]

Miss Jo and Billy you are true blue always loyal always love Elvis❤

[@alainfortin7087]

Hello to all the Smith family, It was so lovely to hear about Dear Mrs. Gladys, there is nothing like a mother's love for her child even if he's an adult. Elvis was a great actor, he was born to be on the screen and sing. I agree with Mr. Billy, 46 years after Elvis has been gone and he still has that same effect on his fans. In life Elvis brought us moments of magic and wonder in all of his achievements. Thank you Mr. Billy, Mrs. Jo and Mrs. Danielle for bringing Elvis closer to all his fans who love him. Grace and Alain from Canada ❤❤❤

[@delorespetree3243]

Love to hear stories of elvis growing up his humble beings to the end of his life thanks billy and jo

[@gpt465]

That was so much fun to hear what a fun time you had with Elvis!Danny seems to have the same sense of humor like him!Such happy times❤ Thanks so much for sharing momories with us!❤

[@sandralybrand9425]

I think Danny gets his humor from Billy and Jo. Jo isn't a slouch when it comes to funny!

[@lindaf4369]

I was thinking the same thing.. I think that they are naturally funny and entertaining, Billy included, in their own ways.. funny family ❤️

[@judykaufman7452]

I am so appreciative of you doing this for the fans that can't make it to Elvis Week, I just love to hear everything I can about Elvis the man.❤

[@jamesburrows6226]

Hope there are more videos to come. Thanks again to everyone.

[@nancyshank4085]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I will never be able to see you all so this just wonderful. Thank you again. 😊 Take care.

[@margarettaylor8107]

Do you Billy or Jo remember May Mann, a journalist and who wrote Elvis' first biography? She said they were good friends and Elvis confided in her.She wrote about her phone conversations with him.

[@colleenlong2204]

Thank you for posting. I really enjoy getting to watch these Q & A segments. Wish I could have been there in person. ❤❤❤

[@KING4aday46]

Thanks for keeping the memories alive. This will last forever. Thanks to u tube and the availability for everyone to be able to record and post. God bless you.

[@daysjours]

Thanks for documenting your life with a historical artist who changed our world. Elvis was a legend

[@romanjoe2112]

Another great Q&A by the ones who knew Elvis the best. Keep them coming and thank you!

[@renitamcintyre1071]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful memories.

[@mollienixx]

Dave Hebler is lame! You guys are awesome and keep up the good work! Elvis Fans Matter! ⚡️ long live Elvis!

[@elvisfan77]

I love your truths you tell it like it was. God bless y'all

[@margarettaylor8107]

There is an interview video I watched with Sonny and Red where they admitted they wrote the book for money and revenge.I believe Red also admitted there were lies or embellishments in the book, placed there because the publisher wanted to sell more Also, the ghost writer worked for that "respected publication" the National Enquirer. Common sense debunks Red and Sonny' s statements when they said they wrote the book to help Elvis see the reality of what he was doing..So, let me get this straight, they wrote a book which would demean him, defame him and hurt his feelings greatly, hurt his career and it somehow would help him come to his senses.I refuse to read the book of admitted liars and one that hurt Elvis so much.He died two weeks after its publication and took their disloyalty to his grave.

[@sandralybrand9425]

​@@margarettaylor8107I also saw the video where they admitted they were mad and did it for money! I think they caught you know what from Elvis fans, or learned the truth about Vernon withholding the $5000 Elvis told him to give them to tide them over, and that he was going to hire them back later. Because not even a couple of months later they said they wrote it to give him a wake up call. I don't doubt they regretted it and did love him until they went to their grave. But they did betray his trust and there's no coming back from that. Also what was Reds motive for taping the phone call with Elvis? That was a dirty thing to do! Even hurt as Elvis was, before the phone call ended, Elvis told him, " if there's anything you need, I'm here" that brought tears to my eyes because it showed the true heart of Elvis!

[@roymarksberry4152]

❤ I enjoy billy telling stories thanks for sharing the videos god bless you all

[@PlanetSaturn8586]

Thank you for sharing this with us. Love y’all! #EFM

[@rubyeanes8370]

Fantastic, Danielle Thank you so much ❤️ God bless ALL the family 🙏🏽

[@shajahall7369]

What Elvis had was God given gift from God!!! God took a teenager from Tupelo Mississippi and said Elvis I’m going to give you a gift that will have a profound impact on the world by being poor and black. Elvis was chosen by God to change the world. He was a revolutionary man. He did things that NO-ONE else had ever done. He tore down racism and racial barriers. Because he went from rags to riches he knew the limitations that was set upon the world as a whole for the poor and blacks. He never forgot where he came from. He faced on racism by being a white man doing R&B and dancing like he was “black”. Here’s the white boy who grew up surrounded by black people who sang black music at a time when it was taboo. He loved the rhythm of black music. That’s why he was able to dance and move like he did. Elvis used his dancing to further enhance the music he was singing . Not only was we stunned by hearing the voice but the dancing made you feel the song. He was the first to do everything in the music business and helped push black artists and black music. He was born to be The King of Rock and Roll. He took that God given gift and change the music industry. Without Elvis there would be no Rock and Roll. Elvis was a trend setter. Many people say Elvis “stole” black music and black dance moves. How can he steal something when it’s who he was part of a black community? He gave props to artist when did a “cover” song. He acknowledged the black artist who music he sang. Folks be forgetting that when Elvis sang a “black” it allowed the artist to get recognized for the song. If he hadn’t sang those song no one would even know the artist who wrote it. Elvis made certain “black” songs popular and known world wide. This was at the height of racism. Elvis got “black” music on the radio tv and in the newspapers. He’s responsible for Prince Michael Jackson James Brown Queen to say the least. He gave them the ability to come out mainstream on radio and tv because he has already paved the way. Elvis earned his title of The King of Rock and Roll because he paid his dues for himself and every artist after him. He was the blue print in the music industry. RIP Elvis Presley

[@sandy99252]

Thankyou for Sharing your wonderful memories with us Billy & Jo...it's so Special listening to you. Loved Elvis since I was little, I was 14yrs old when Elvis died in 1977. My Mother came in with tears in her eyes to tell me, she'd heard on the radio early that school day. I was heartbroken. I received a letter from Graceland just days after. It was postmarked July from USA before the 16th August. I'd written a Fan letter months before & didn't think I'd get a reply but I did, it was something I cherish to this day...46yrs later. Loved hearing about Gladys, Elvis's Mother, she sounded like a great woman. The Bond between her & Elvis was something "Special". Thanks Danielle too for all you do, it's so appreciated! 🥰🙂Elvis Fans Matter! From Australian fan.

[@sandralybrand9425]

That's just wonderful! I would cherish it too, it's a really special thing to have.

[@afaceinthecrowd1983]

Enjoyed this so much! Thank you all and God bless!

[@user-kt4ed2yj6f]

Billy and Jo, I sincerely appreciate you two. I can’t find the words exactly but you all mean so much. Thank you. Thank you Danielle, Danny & Teresa thank you ❤

[@DebraBehrens-sn4bi]

Thanks for this video! TCB forever⚡️

[@rethamoore4282]

I love all yalls Elvis stories. I miss Elvis so bad and this helps me more than you will ever know.❤❤❤

[@queenscott4572]

Enjoyed !!!👍🙏

[@barbarabangert6594]

I love Billy Smith and his family . He seems like a down to earth and humble person

[@Potaville]

Boy you folks sure do have an endless trove of stories about the D King Elvis! Really love that black and white striped shirt that Billy Bob's wife has on! It's fantastic!

[@barbarabangert6594]

I agree there is no one word to describe him except Stunning !!!

[@dwaynecollins4974]

Good grief, can someone please get maintenance to put some WD40 on that Squeaking dang door?😂 Thank you so much for posting this what a wonderful video😊

[@gigimoore3738]

Thank you for posting for those of us that were unable to be there. However, next year, Billy, please wear a lapel mic, to keep the echo down and drown out the squeaking doors. I don't want to miss a word! Thank you, love ya'll!!! ❤

[@sandralybrand9425]

That would be fantastic! It was hard to hear the question sometimes but Jo would repeat the question which helped. I don't care about the questions I just love to hear Billy talk and tell the stories ❤❤

[@gigimoore3738]

@@sandralybrand9425 I love listening to all of the Smith's also. It feels like listening to my sothern family...just wish the voices would be on mic to be able to heard more clearly. And historians won't mis-hear something Billy said.

[@JohnYoung-ls6dd]

nice to here from the people who really new Elvis , his blood relatives instead of people who never even met him 1 single time who think they are experts on Elvis , that just causes stories to get twisted and backwards, so thank you Danielle for making these true stories on your cousin Elvis 👍❤️

[@diankreczmer6595]

It is good that Billy and jo are shsring their memories with elvis. Their memories sre precious and irreplaceable. All of us are lucky that these memories are filmed. 😊❤😊❤😊

[@user-sg9uo9rz3k]

Great stories, hooe theres more to come!😀🇦🇺

[@patrowland2388]

Thank you for sharing this with us and for being direct and honest. You’ve answered many questions I’ve had.

[@josephineverdisco4811]

Love all of the videos. I wish i could be tjere and meet you all.thankyou for all that you do to bring elvis to us. .

[@debradiggs7489]

I wished I hadn't been sick this year I was planning to get to come down! Great video! Yalls videos are always so great! We blessed you share your Elvis stories with us Thank you !❤

[@bonnieisenberg8512]

Love this ❤❤❤❤❤

[@teresacarpenter6117]

Great videos Danielle! Thank you jo and Billy for the stories ❤

[@raycarter8070]

I appreciate your families stories. I hope you and everyone else are doing well! I enjoyed this!

[@Sharon-Carrell]

Really really enjoyed these Q&As❤❤❤❤

[@susanw3066]

Hi Billy and Jo, I love watching all your videos on Elvis. Thank you so much for bringing us all these wonderful memories yall shared with him. Love you both!! ❤️

[@sandralybrand9425]

I loved this so much! Danielle you are such a sweetheart to do this for us that can't get there! Billy's telling new stories I've not heard him tell before! I just hate we didn't get the last part of the story Billy started telling. Maybe in the next video. Thank you again for your thoughtfulness. You know we've fallen in love with your family,just like we did with Elvis! ❤❤

[@johndenny2]

You only need one Elvis channel this is the best and the only ones that really knew Elvis great

[@kdani11307982]

Well it's easier to hear them and understand them on the TV then on a MobilePhone.

[@nigelwilson1957]

Hey Billy and Jo love what do for us elvis fans and stories. on elvis long live Elvis

[@carolrobinson2139]

I love these question and answer get togethers. Is there a way to make sound better. I know the room has something to do with it. Not really an echo, just not really clear at times. Didn't know if there was a way to clear it a little bit. Thanks for what you do

[@delladawn1149]

ELVIS FANS MATTER ❣️❣️

[@gigimoore3738]

Billy, Jo and Danny matter for sharing their special memories with us and being really kind people.

[@rethamoore4282]

Billy , i personally believe Elvis was blessed by God ! You can call it charisma or what ever but it was " Elvis was blessed by God " . ❤❤❤😊

[@kdani11307982]

I love people asking questions if there was a way to get rid of the background noise and actually hear the peoples questions and you talking without the other noises.

[@sandybarr684]

Elvis was other worldly

[@paigemarcantel3943]

QUESTION: Did Elvis have another secret room, on the first floor, that was his favorite room? Someone posted a picture of a green colored room (not the Jungle room) and said this was his favorite room to be in. When we went to GRACELAND this was not a room we saw.

[@daysjours]

Next event please provide mics. The audio is not ideal. Thanks for this wonderful talk❤

[@barbarabangert6594]

I would to see Billy Smith and Jo in person

[@VegasVixen]

Random question : what era was your guys favorite look fashion wise as a couple ? Also , have any pics ? I’d love to see !

[@deannamaude2303]

QUESTION!!!!Was Pricilla already pregnant when she married Elvis? I felt in my heart that she was but idk

[@ronies41]

Great video! Thanks so much! I dont know how much it cost to rent that room but you are owed money back. The owners knew you were filming and should have fixed that door.

[@sandralybrand9425]

WD 40 even works wonders for those squeaks!😂😂

[@virginiaasher9781]

QUESTION: what is Elvis still teaching you?

[@Potaville]

That the utterly massive amount of wicked lies+deceptions that are infested everywhere one turns in this world are unfortunately still going strong!

[@dondiegodelavega1412]

Question: Does Billy maybe remember Elvis ever telling him about this?: My father is a brother of Tom Parker (Andreas van Kuijk). In my family there goes a story around that in june 1959 Breda Holland, my grandmother her neighbour noticed a man in military uniform stepping out of a limousine (this neighbour later realised the man looked a lot like Elvis) with an envelop in his hand and was walking around the alley this neighbour lived at. After my grandfather died my grandmother Marie van Kuijk moved with her children to a room above a cigar store on Boschstraat 73 (her number 73b). She lived there until her death in 1958 (unfortunately she never knew what had happened to Andreas when he disappeared in 1929, she thought he was dead). The entrance to the house used to be in the alley next to the cigar store. The man in uniform showed this neighbour the envelop which said Marie van Kuijk alley Boschstraat Breda. Like most Dutch people at that time this neighbour did not understand English. Because my grandmother was dead this neighbour said: 'Marie van Kuijk niet hier' (not here)' while gesturing at the alley. So the man in uniform left with the envelop. I always wondered if the man in uniform was really Elvis. I wish this neighbour had taken the envelop for our family to read.

[@KG-oe8oo]

Question: there was a comment on one of you son's videos that The Spa Guy has been banned from all EPE properties. Is that true and if so, why?

[@bonnieisenberg8512]

Hello friends ❤

[@NOVEMBER5TH2024]

Billy is only 8 years younger then Elvis. Both Billy and Jo are constantly filled with laughter, just like Elvis was.

[@daysjours]

They both look and sound terrific for their age. What a couple🎉

[@michellevolkmann5675]

Hi

[@jamesnapier955]

Sonny and red wrote it for revenge and to try to help him ..red and sonny loved him ..elvis fired them in the wrong way

[@amyclark4095]

Gladys Presley is Elvis aunt

[@efmelvisfansmatter1129]

Vernon’s sister Gladys,was Elvis aunt.Elvis’ mother was also had the name Gladys Presley.

[@ChantillyLace-77]

So I guess it would've been dangerous to wake up Elvis like this: "Elvis, Elvis...ELVIS! YOU AIN'T NOTHING BUT A HOUND DOG!" and blow his hair straight back. Probably not a good idea, lol.

[@gigimoore3738]

Haha

[@wendywelch7435]

Hey the picture behind Danny & Billy does it look like a picture of Elvis it does to me ??

[@ronies41]

Question: Did Elvis ever worry about sin?

[@margarettaylor8107]

@ironies41. I can answer your question.I have read various accounts that he asked for forgiveness for his sins.

[@bobbyhunt3009]

Red & Sonny had to know after their book "Elvis What Happened" came out that Elvis was finished with then as friends. That book made Elvis look terrible and I will never understand how they could put that crap in a book. I bet Elvis would've never spoken to them again and I dont blame him. How Red & Sonny felt that they didnt do anything wrong by writing that book I will also never understand. Red & Sonny had to know they were ruining or at least hurting Elvis' image very, very, very, much. I just can't understand other than greed why they would write it. Dave, I can get him writing it as he only knew Elvis a couple years but Red & Sonny were like family.

[@margarettaylor8107]

@bobbyhunt3009. In my opinion their book is responsible for so many lies being accepted as truths about Elvis, and the lies have stuck.I try to dispel them but more and more videos on KZbin and movies keep passing them on.Elvis fans should dispel them everytime they hear or read one.Priscilla's new movie will continue the lies with her being a victim and Elvis as a villain who took advantage of her.

[@bobbyhunt3009]

@@margarettaylor8107 I agree and as you said this new movie is going to try and destroy Elvis' Great image. Something Very Bad must've happened between Elvis and Red & Sonny for those guys to write that trash Take Care

[@doriswilliams6422]

Who dies Danneille belong to? Danny?

[@Sharon-Carrell]

Yes she’s Danny’s daughter

[@efmelvisfansmatter1129]

Hey! I’m Danny’s daughter; Billy & Jo’s granddaughter. :) I do all the EFM Stuff.

[@gigimoore3738]

​@@efmelvisfansmatter1129Thank you, Danielle. Your work is very much appreciated. Thank you for preserving this important first hand, oral history of the real Elvis. Bless you and your family, always! ❤

[@LindaD68]

@@efmelvisfansmatter1129~~~~~~. Danielle, LOL ~~~~. BELONG TO!! 🤣😂🤣😂

[@ertagortan5367]

W ELVIS and Smith Family!!! ( non ci sono le traduzioni! 😏) 😀🍃🍂🌹🍃🍂🌹🍃🍂🌹🍃

[@Marr-in-Memphis]

Oh Man! The end of the Hound Dog story got cut off. ( Next year, please pack a can of WD-40 in your purse for that squeaky door. There were a couple of times when the squeak overpowered the words.)

[@gigimoore3738]

@Man in Memphis They both needed lapel mics to overcome the squeaky doors and the echo. Or a standing room mic.

[@user-cr6xj6hf1z]

What time did elvis eat supper if brk was at 4.00 pm

[@barbarabuote-ir6bb]

Maybe Elvis didn’t want to go back with Cilla but pretty sure he still lovedher

[@brendamerideth2760]

Is Graceland getting sued

[@TOMCAT5.5149]

Same ole repeats!!!😢

[@efmelvisfansmatter1129]

These aren’t repeats. These are videos from our Q & A sessions back in August. We haven’t had one repeat.

[@LindaD68]

@@efmelvisfansmatter1129~~~~~~. Danielle~~~You go girl! 💪💪 😉

[@doriswilliams6422]

Yall are respectful and kind but i have a feeling a lot more went on in Graceland than yall are willing to talk about out of respect

[@efmelvisfansmatter1129]

A lot went on at Graceland and other places too some we will talk about some we will not . There is no reason to ,some things are very personal to Elvis and us.

[@joannemcclure3546]

I don’t watch Billy and Jo anymore after they were disrespectful to June Juanico. My opinion.

[@efmelvisfansmatter1129]

…but yet you watched our latest video & commented… ?!?!

[@joannemcclure3546]

@@efmelvisfansmatter1129 Yes, because it was from Elvis Week.

[@efmelvisfansmatter1129]

We have never been disrespectful to June ! I think you are being disrespectful to us for not saying what you wanted us to say. Our opinion Billy and Jo

[@joannemcclure3546]

@@efmelvisfansmatter1129 The truth is what you should say, that you didn’t know June and did not know anything about her and Elvis’ relationship therefore you can’t comment on it. You were 11 when they met and Jo probably 8. You and Jo passed her off negatively as if she was just a “fly by night” when that was absolutely not the case at all. She was interviewed extensively years ago by George Klein and Peter Guralnick. She was very important to Elvis at a particular time in his life. Gladys expected her to be Elvis’ wife. She was similar to them in background being from Mississippi and Elvis asked June to wait 3 years for him. Obviously you didn’t know anything about her and you should have stated that, but you didn’t. And too bad you didn’t because she was a good lady (still alive)and a good person and she loved and spoke so wonderfully about Elvis and his love for his mother.