Elvis and The Colonel New Book Never Heard Stories with Author Marshall Merrill

[@rosemarie20]

About Parker, this seems to be more like making a silk purse from a sow's ear, to me. IMHO, he's still the underhanded, self-serving spendthrift. Elvis was a big hearted person since childhood who would give away whatever he had, even as poor as he was, and there was no Parker in his life. Parker was greedy (as shown by his "egress" signs) and vile (serving lemonade to unsuspecting people). Elvis would have made it, without Parker eventually, because Elvis was already skyrocketing on his way up before Parker injected himself into his and career.

[@margarettaylor8107]

The Colonel's wife said he was a great, generous man.But too many in the know said Elvis was going to fire the Colonel after his last tour and then was going to tour Europe.

[@margarettaylor8107]

They could have gotten a real job with actual work.The book caused much hurt and stress which aided in killing Elvis.

[@roymarksberry4152]

❤ Elvis sold his catalog to pay Priscilla off. And she wants more

[@sugarjoe50]

I just finished the book, enjoyed it, would recommend it.

[@douglashagstrom9261]

Larry Geller wanted Elvis to go full on gossple back in 1965　and later in 77

[@roymarksberry4152]

❤ J d summers talks about elvis doing a gospel tour

[@mykaregs]

I just bought your book in Amazon, just now, while i am listening- 10mins in your interview!! I’ll admit am not a big fan of The Colonel, I have a hard time warming up to him.. But as an Elvis Fan, i have all Books and Magazines written about The Colonel, Except this one - all of them i have yet to read. I was planning to read all books written about him last - to think i have close to 400 books on Elvis. My book collection on Elvis is my pride and joy! I have read your Books with Sonny West and Barbara Leigh, both I loved and enjoyed so much! I am a fan of yours! looks like i’m gonna make an exception on this one and read it as soon as I get it tomorrow, coz i love how you write and your Books. I can’t wait to read it. I remember in Sonny’s Book, that he said nice things about the Colonel. He mentions and recalls him fondly. He even thanks him in the last part of his Book that you guys wrote together. That was News and a First to me coz He is someone so hated by most elvis Fans. Sonny had really said nice things about the Colonel And he was Truly Fond of the Colonel. Now, this interview has stirred my curiosity! I wish your book all the Success. Hoping i can have all the books, I own that you wrote signed one day. Sending you lots of good vibes and well wishes all the way from the Philippines. 🇵🇭 I visit the Usa every year. I Hope to bump in to you in a book signing event! Again, all the luck and success on this new book!

[@GlobetrottingWithTrey]

Thanks for the great comment. I’ve sent it to Marshall. Like I said read this with an open mind. Colonel Parker was only a man and a lot of the trash written about him over the years is not right and he deserve better. Elvis stayed with him until the end that is a fact. That has to tell fans something.

[@myrel543]

Lucky girl,you was on Tupelo.

[@MarshallTerrill-p3n]

Thank you for your kind and thoughtful note. Take care - Marshall

[@TCB0816]

I preordered that book a couple weeks ago... Wow...what an interesting interview. Thanx Trey !!! TCB 😎⚡

[@stevemcgee9440]

A very interesting interview. Always look forward to the stories you share. Thanks for the share

[@gracieg7601]

I don’t know who this guy Greg is but the guy they are describing sound like the guy Ed balagia thst was Parker’s nephew, there were two of his young nephews that traveled with Parker all the time doing allot of stuff. I’ve read all those thivgs and also parker married the second wife which had been with him in Las Vegas and all the tours. She was the secretary. She tells a story about how she was his confidant and secretary and his lover. I’ve heard her say it and read what she said.

[@GlobetrottingWithTrey]

You have to get the book to learn about Greg. He lived with the colonel and his wife in Palm Springs as a teenager

[@jrose9378]

People still trying to make money off the life of Elvis. Everyone writing a book. Why does this man’s life have to make sense to me anyway? Let it Rest In Peace. Thank ya!

[@GlobetrottingWithTrey]

Actually a friend of colonel Parker’s thought the colonel Parker that he knew during his life should be shared to the world after the fairytale Elvis movie trashed him so bad! Have you made a negative comment to Baz Lauhrmann for the millions he made on Elvis by the Elvis movie? He told a completely fake story of the man, made him look weak to the entire world and you come on here and get mad at people writing a book.

[@gracieg7601]

Yes I heard about the gospel tour. JD Sumner said he and Elvis had a gospel tour planned. JD said he and his singers and the sweets were going to do a gospel tour. JD told someone Elvis was going to fire colonel parker then do the tour with them.

[@d.s.d69]

Tom Parker didn’t care about Elvis health only making that money , lol this interview is ridiculous and hilarious how they put Tom Parker on a pedestal up there lol lol, the man didn’t care for Elvis lol lol just that money and gambling

[@MrMikegrouse]

Great interview Trey. Once again you hit the nail on the head.

[@debraanderson1511]

I don't think so there's a lot of things that are wrong about this interview. I've always felt the colonel was a great promoter but a lousy manager. He was still taking 25% from Elvis which is still way higher than anyone else does as a manager. The standard was 10 to 15 percent. Even if he never took 50 percent of nothing which the colonel did I believe it was the merchandise that's still way too high. The colonel had a serious gambling problem that's a fact. He needed Elvis to keep working to pay off his debts. He could have easily told Elvis look I'm not going to be your manager anymore unless you get your act together but he never did that. He just let him keep I'm working like a dog. No human being even if they were healthy could have kept up the pace and the schedule that Elvis had doing all these shows and concerts. And the colonel knew this he needed the money. I'm sure there are some misunderstandings about the colonel. But not enough to change my mind that Elvis should have got rid of him in the 60s. What about those lousy movies that he locked Elvis into? What about the great movie offers that Elvis got with West Side Story and a star is born. If Elvis is my client as a manager I would be on that deal like fly on you know what. But the colonel told Elvis well you're going to have to lose weight you're going to have to clean up they're going to see you as a loser a has been musician in the movie A Star is Born and it wouldn't help your image. That's what I heard what he told Elvis and Elvis it sunk in his head and then of his decided not to do it. Which was a huge mistake the colonel left millions of dollars on the table not letting Elvis tour europe. And his excuse was Elvis's drug use and guns. That's bull crap The Beatles traveled all over and they were using street drugs SMH I don't buy this sorry

[@dk897]

Great interview!!!

[@margarettaylor8107]

Nobody blames Charlie Hodge.He was a real friend to Elvis, one of his exceptionally few confidants.Others around were associates or friends..not confidants, a big difference.

[@debraanderson1511]

Charlie Hodge had a drinking problem but I believe he really loved elvis. But the trouble with Charlie had a big mouth. He did an interview talking about when he used to listen to Elvis and Ann-Margret have sex. That's not what a true friend does

[@TCB0816]

I wonder what's true now. Billy Stanley wrote in his new book Elvis wondered what would have happened if he would've listened to his mom. She didn't like the Colonel. Elvis said : Sometimes I feel like I sold my soul to the devil. Elvis felt an obligation to him for getting his career started, even though he knew the Colonel was taking advantage of him.But Elvis was loyal to a fault and preferred to avoid conflict whenever possible. Elvis didn't have the heart to say no. Maybe Billy is right and it's got nothing to do with love for the Colonel. 🤔

[@ericfine3904]

Just ordered the book. Great video Trey! tcb ⚡️

[@jodycarpenter3444]

I never assume to know the whole story or truly form an opinion based on what the MSM spoon feeds me. My opinion of the colonel is he was good enough for Elvis so why should anyone really second guess that? People do generally look for someone else to blame when bad things happen. I'm sure they had some disagreements but don't mall humans? Great interview and I will be purchasing the book! Great job Trey!! (as always)

[@justincredible1024]

Sorry he was a SCOUNDREL

[@Guitarwizzard1833]

Keep wearing those rose colored glasses.

[@johnbull9155]

Great job Trey, I’d love to know who the woman was, this book sounds a must read

[@toddhensley880]

Got the book. Read the book. Loved the book. Gave it the highest rating.

[@ajsmith5295]

Brilliant, I gotta get that book, great cover aswell, in fact I gotta get all his books.

[@williamgebel739]

Trey this Podcast is great. I appreciate the honesty and fairness you have presented between Elvis and the his manager. Marshall has done an outstanding job. Thumbs up.

[@Danny_S.]

Thx Trey. I will buy this book just like I bought the Destined to Die Young book. Great interview and look foward to reading this one also.

[@toddhensley880]

I think I have something to add to my reading list!

[@soledadbustos9511]

Interesante información Buen trabajo Gracias

[@myrel543]

Linda was talking about the day after Aloha.Sad...

[@jamesnapier955]

Elvis and col did hug after the success of the vegas comeback

[@kcn7826]

I did read a book that Parker’s family wrote and he did kill a girl who recently good married in a robbery while a man was selling candy at a school, the man had a business and lived in the back of his store that Parker was robbing

[@GlobetrottingWithTrey]

Not true, made up like most of the narratives on colonel and Elvis

[@JudyKLC]

Thank you, Trey for bringing this new book to our attention. You reinforced what I always say...people on the outside don't know what went on inside. We all need to remember that they were just men...human...not the perfect image we created of them. As Elvis once said in an interview, "The image is one thing. The human being is another. It's very hard to live up to an image." I hope people will extend some mercy and grace to all those involved...and to their family members still living. I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We remember you, Elvis, and we love you...still. (Judy C.)

[@gracieg7601]

I knew about the Jack Warner house cause I read Sonny’s second book. I also heard about the kid with changing the air filters.

[@gracieg7601]

Charles stone was also selling Elvis tickets. Ask the Wynn brothers about colonel.

[@gracieg7601]

Trey you need to interview the Wynn brothers in Las Vegas. They did an interview and tell stories about their experience with Colonel Parker.

[@mistyessinger]

Great interview. Can't wait to get into this book. 🙏💚👑

[@patschannel938]

Interesting for sure,, looking for his book his name is Marshall Terrill

[@margarettaylor8107]

Trey, I very much like your channel nut I believe your logic and facts are lacking on at least two or three points.First, it is ludicrous to believe Sonny and Red wrote their book to help Elvis.How does it help Elvis to have a salacious book for fans to read which would damage Elvis' career and popularity? In other words, knowingly realize Elvis would feel betrayal and disloyalty,, a deep hurt, and at the same time, realize that his image and career are greatly tainted..just creates depression and dejection .not conversely ,gee whiz, I had better change or I will have no fans and no career.Sonny and Red on a KZbin video admit they wrote their book out of revenge and for money.They admit the publisher pushed them to embellish and lie to sell more books.The ghost writer of their book worked for the National Enquirer.That is all anyone needs to know about the veracity of their book...that truthful, factual National Enquirer, right? Of course not!.Recently Billy and Jo Smith state their book was written for revenge and money.And just why was Red recording Elvis'conversation with him without Elvis' knowledge? Just to help Elvis? That betrays logic to believe that.And Try, what about Sally Hoedel and her book Destined to Die Young.You seemed to understand when you interviewed her that his prescribed med use was not recreational but rather he had nine medical conditions that required treatment.Charlie Hodge and Kathy Westmoreland stated Elvis told them he also had cancer.Rather painful condition cancer which required pain killers.Elvis confided in precious few about the extent of his medical issues.He was private and had an image to uphold.Please explain how you can have two opposing views about Sonny's veracity in his false exposures and Sally's highly sourced book? By the way I spoke to Dean Nicopolous who said Clovis was not addicted.I know he is your friend.

[@mikewilson1183]

Fantastic interview….i got to get the book!

[@carolewainwright2509]

I have been an Elvis fan for over 53 years, it has made me see the Colonel in a different light. I will definitely buy the book. Great interview Trey.

[@delorespetree3243]

Great interview

[@zucan100]

This was a good discussion to listen too; I pride myself on keeping an open mind. I read, listen & watch everything I can Elvis to see things from different perspectives and sometimes I actually change my view. I'll have to listen to this interview again because I think I missed a couple of things.

[@ambergermroth]

Hey l have copy of Elvis and colonel book l love this story

[@roymarksberry4152]

❤ And the old movie about Elvis Hanks Slow Was in the driveway and it's convertible. Talking to the presleys about colonel. It was in the Elvis series.

[@antoniod]

I was waiting for a corrective to "Evil Colonel Tom" for a long time. My Aunt assumed that Parker came between Elvis and Gospel music. And an acquaintance of mine lamented that after Elvis did the '68 special and "rediscovered who he was", the Colonel "put him back in the box". Er, Elvis only did some of his best albums after the special, and the excellent concert film THAT'S THE WAY IT IS. Even if his post-Chips Moman work was less inspiring, Elvis was still basically recording what he wanted-no "Old MacDonald" or "House of Sand". My friend probably assumed that "Jumpsuit Elvis" was something Parker forced on him. These accusations were boggling my mind. Wasn't Elvis a lot more than "50s Rebel" or "68 Special" Elvis?

[@christophertyler6863]

Sorry, but you're wrong Trey as you can't excuse Colonel taking 50%, while Elvis also paid for the orchestra, etc, when we know too, that legally this was looked at, and Colonel Parker was found guilty of double dealing and worse. While he also knew of Elvis' drug problem and NEVER did a damn thing about it and he also, never in his entire life, told Elvis he loved him. So, and I have written on Elvis for 20 years, you're sadly losing a lot of credibility, Trey, though I do think you're a good person!

[@FrankieLovesElvis]

How do you know he never told Elvis he loved him? Were you there? Exactly. 👍 😊

[@VegasVixen]

? Maybe you will get a better understanding after reading the book? People who go by the theory that Tom took 50% and are appalled , or that he forced him to do shows , was a bad manager , etc must have a really low opinion on Elvis’ intelligence . People who wright negative things about female relationships and business dealings with Elvis blaming them on the other people I feel really don’t take the time to find reality or put themselves in Elvis’ shoes to see if it makes sense . I just think people should think to themselves . “Did this really happen” and “would it make sense if I take in account a generous super star who could get any manager “ Tom wasn’t “any manager” he dedicated his career to him ONLY and was a marketing genius .

[@gracieg7601]

Trey - colonels wife the second one told a story about colonel crying. He had the secretary with him 24/7. That’s the one he married.

[@janetd6686]

Great episode Trey! This interview made quite a few things make sense to me. Will definitely be getting the book.

[@jettsteari3062]

FINALLY ! I''m sick these ahol Elvis fans ripping the Colonel apart. GREAT BOOK !Thanks for showing how dedicated the Colonel was to Elvis. How many times ive tried to tell online idiots how , for ex. , the Colonel did NOT take 50% across the board..that he wore many hats, that it was only from merchandising and part of touring. That he tried to tell Elvis NOT to tour in75 because he Elvis was ill,,etc,,

[@d.s.d69]

lol lol, colonel was a con artist. The fool didn’t want Elvis to do concerts out of the states I wonder why, I wouldn’t call colonel he is Tom Parker lol con artist, he did rip off Elvis lots of money, Tom addiction gambling in the casino using Elvis , I guess Elvis family is lying about Tom Parker that knew this man, Tom is a horrible man, con artist can fool a person make them believe what they say it’s true lol lol

[@debraanderson1511]

Well he should be ripped apart because a lot of this interview and about this book I don't agree with. What about the colonels gambling problem he had a serious gambling problem tips to pay so you had to keep Elvis working. I find it interesting the Colonel's explanation of why he left his home country to come here that he was more mature than other people bull crap he ran out of there and what I find interesting from what I read he never talked to any of his family. Why is that? He had something to hide I don't know what it was but he had something to hide. And managers get 10 to 15% not 25%. So from the very beginning the colonel was ripping Elvis off he made 50 percent I believe off of merchandise. He also made bad management decisions like not letting him make the movie West Side Story or Star is Born and I know the stories about Elvis that he was the one that didn't want to do it but it was the colonel that put some crap into his head about it. And what about not allowing Elvis to travel to other countries. I don't buy the story about the drugs and the guns because the Beatles were traveling and they were carrying street drugs with them Elvis had prescription medications. This to me is a book to excuse the way the colonel treated elvis. I think he was a great promoter I give him credit for that I've always felt that the colonel was a lousy manager. And I always felt that Elvis should have got rid of him in the 60s

[@ellymeerleveldt614]

Thank you so much for this great interview Trey and Marshall👌🇺🇸!

[@curtbutterfield1966]

how do we find out if Marty Lacker has a headstone???

[@angelaneilson4364]

Great Guest Trey! We are on our way to FLL Barnes and Noble! And can’t wait to read the book. We enjoyed this Podcast episode. However,we missed Spa Guy. Thank you ! Also, we thank your interesting Guest Marshall Merrill Arrivederci!

[@roymarksberry4152]

❤ Is there going to be an audio book?

[@DougBrownDesign]

Hey Trey! This was such a great interview and I'm going to buy the book to learn more. I've always heard such bad things about Parker, but Elvis did keep him around for a reason! Both your and the Spa Guy's Elvis videos have educated me so much about the true history and life of Elvis. Thanks for all of your great work! One question I do have is, there have been so many books, movies, articles, interviews, etc. about Parker over the decades that have all painted him in such a bad light. Do you know why Greg McDonald didn't come forward with all of these fascinating stories years ago so they may have helped describe Col. Parker's character in a positive way? Thanks!

[@GlobetrottingWithTrey]

I believe the Elvis movie was the last straw for Greg to decide he needed to tell his story about colonel Parker and show a new light to the colonel. Trust me, you will see him as a human after reading this one. The stuff in the book is first hand account and also from the mouth of colonel himself with stories he shared with Greg of his early life.

[@DougBrownDesign]

@@GlobetrottingWithTrey Can't wait to read it! If you're ever in the Raleigh, NC area let me know - I'd be happy to show you around.

[@gracieg7601]

Trey you should interview the Wynn brothers. They tell cool stories about colonel parker. One of them tells a story about going to the circus with colonel parker near the end of the colonels life. They tell funny stories about the colonel and about how generous he was.

[@bettypowellmcnab8431]

I have ALWAYS thought that the com man had some threatening info on Elvis and used It on him to keep his 50%...

[@christinerathbone8886]

I've only just started reading this book. I bought it because I wanted to get someone else's take on Col Tom Parker. I'm only on chapter 4 but it's quite interesting so far.

[@lindaharter6091]

this isn't going to make me love the colonel or buy the book.

[@GlobetrottingWithTrey]

Give it a shot.. have an open mind. Colonel deserves that.

[@marisascasserra3897]

Ciao dall Italia VIVA ELVISSS 🎉❤

[@philiplucock8016]

Great stuff trey Phil from Liverpool uk 🇬🇧,

[@keithp115]

This was an awesome interview Trey. Marshall seems like a great guy, and so glad you two were able to collaborate!

[@concepciongallo229]

❤❤❤😅vivaelviviva. Elvis Presley ❤❤❤saludos. Uruguay

[@BrendaBooher-hw4mf]

I always learn something new when I watch Globetrotting with Trey. I like hearing new things about Elvis and finding out the truth. Thanks you so much Trey.

[@gracieg7601]

They didn’t have any mention of the colonels snow man’s club.

[@FrankieLovesElvis]

This whole “Aloha” segment, wow, great, but this was 1973. Elvis died in 1977. What exactly did Colonel do to save his “friend” in those 4 years??? Asking for a friend. 😊

[@taylorburgett]

I didn’t realize he has written so many books on elvis! Great interview. Adding this book to my Christmas list 🤣

[@GlobetrottingWithTrey]

You will enjoy it. It’s a history lesson. Let me know what you think. The sonny west book was one of my first ones to read about Elvis. I didn’t realize it either!

[@gracieg7601]

I’ve heard the story about Elvis not being able to get out of the gate. Sonny told it on Elvis. He said we always got ready to go and opened the gate & all the other things for Elvis. As a matter of fact Elvis had his cousin Billy shine his shoes snd bring them with him on trips. One time Billy forgot them. lol Elvis got a laugh out of them.

[@ajsmith5295]

Trey, fairplay to ya grandad.

[@gracieg7601]

Colonel Parker’s second wife when she was his secretary told the story a lot the Hawaii concert thing as she was in the car with the colonel when he thought of the satellite concert. So I’m not sure who was in car with him but maybe both of them were.

[@figure4facelock239]

-Humane Society in Tampa? Wasn't he the dogcatcher? Put there by the questionable political leader in the area at the time? -I'll read this with the knowledge that every non-fiction book, like every documentary, has a slant to it. -As for being the first in mass-merchandising, corporations were selling Popeye and Disney clothing in the 1930s!

[@harolddufrene]

Really a great interview! I will be buying this book, and Trey you just got a gained a new fan with this amazing interview!

[@tomlivesay8407]

Trey, I absolutely love this interview. Great job!

[@neildarealdeal7129]

Trey, I didn't watch the entire interview as I am a busy man. However, thanks for posting! Also, this guy you interviewed, from what little I watched is trying to make money writing a book on Elvis/Parker from a different point of view. Yes, Parker (not real name) was great at promoting (scammer) and getting top dollar for Elvis (cash cow). The bottom line, it's no wonder Parker could help some of the Memphis Mafia members out financially after Elvis's passing. Duh, he got a 50% cut on all of his Merch including all his earnings. Read between the lines, nuf said... Darealdeal

[@GlobetrottingWithTrey]

Watch the interview we discuss the reality if those false narratives. This story is first hand accounts from a guy that lived with colonel Parker and his wife and also drove the colonel. You will see colonel Parker as a real man and not this evil villain from a super hero movie

[@neildarealdeal7129]

@@GlobetrottingWithTrey No, I don't care about that. 50% of Elvis's earnings bullshit... Darealdeal

[@GlobetrottingWithTrey]

@@neildarealdeal7129 cool… well if you ever want to learn the truth of the 50/50 nonsense, we break it down on this episode

[@neildarealdeal7129]

@@GlobetrottingWithTrey Oh Okay, well is it from his stand point? There is a reason Priscilla won the court battle. Billy Smith was also there and I believe what he says. We are comparing apples to oranges. In the end, we all Love Elvis and what he contributed to the world. I am not interested in splitting hairs over his life/career. All I know is, I started mimicking him at age `12 and thought he was so cool. I just turned 60 and still love him forever... Darealdeal

[@merletemple9256]

Hard pass here in Tupelo...A fan since I saw Elvis in 56 when I was 8.

[@Elvista]

As an avid Elvis fan....I'm curious and willing to hear Andre's indirect side of the story 💯⚡❤

[@angelatoler4269]

Sounds like a great read. I’m not much of a book worm and I’m wanting to read this book. Great interview

[@zucan100]

So there is an interesting 2 part discussion with Joe Krein & Loanne Miller (Col's later wife). She stated many things that I actually checked with Alanna later. Alanna's view was that Loanne was lovely, but extremely loyal to the Col. She implied that Loanne would not say anything negative, publicly. Many things you've stated in this video goes along with what Loanne states in the audio recordings. Specifically when he came back teary from Graceland where Elvis wouldn't see him, basically she stated Elvis told her 'we've lost him, he's gone, I can't believe it'. She stated he was really upset about it. The movie paints the Colonel negatively and I knew straight away it was a load of rubbish, my family was sick of me saying it. In my view that movie would have never been made had Colonel been alive, he'd have sued and won for defamation. Here is a link to the Loanne Miller audio discussion. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2bMdXR9gMt3hbc

[@GlobetrottingWithTrey]

It absolutely would not have been made if colonel was alive and it was not made until loanne died.. Greg was with colonel when the grunt happened.. their is 2 different people saying the same thing.. colonel had feelings even tho he projected a tough persona to the public.. you will also learn why colonel wore what he did to the funeral….

[@roymarksberry4152]

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[@sayleebocook6293]

I thought Priscilla saved Elvis mansion cause,She went through all kinds of channels to get a lot of people invested in that. So it just must not have been the colonel. It must have been Priscilla too. Because there's a book out about how Priscilla saved graceland um know how his granddaughter is going to put more into it and how Lisa saved graceland 2 so I guess a lot of people saved graceland which was really nice for the Presley family. Riley is granddaughter, is putting a lot into graceland too.

[@GlobetrottingWithTrey]

Colonel made a deal in 1978 that made the estate 5 million. That was a few years before epe was formed

[@TCB0816]

Priscilla didn't save Graceland. Lisa's lawyers did save it when she was a minor. It was a lawyer's idea to open it to the public, not Cilla's. Cilla just took the ball and ran with it.

[@James-d1k4j]

Priscilla Beaulieu did nothing to save Graceland Elvis, father Vernon along with the EPE and bankers of Memphis already had a plan in place to save Graceland.

[@James-d1k4j]

Sorry parker was nothing but an arsehole and ripped Elvis off all his life no time for parker .

[@James-d1k4j]

Stop calling parker a Colonel he was no Colonel and that's a fact!!

[@DebraBehrens-sn4bi]

Thanks Trey! This is a great podcast very insightful and emotional! This book sounds like a new angle on the Colonel! Will definitely pick up this book and read what these people have to say! TCB⚡️Always Love this video🫶👍

[@BobbyWParkerJr]

I have always defended Parker. None of the nonsense I read about him ever made sense. Elvis and Vernon were not morons, and everyone who actually knew Parker had nothing but nice things to say about him.

[@thewildgoose1979]

So the story out there where the Colonel had Elvis touring so much so he could pay off his Vegas gambling debt, would not be true, or is?

[@GlobetrottingWithTrey]

Completely made up

[@roymarksberry4152]

😂 I hope you make an audio book

[@chinacatgrace5396]

...What a great interview....I can't wait to read this book....Thanks, Trey, for this!⚡❤⚡

[@treshaford1]

Such a great podcast! I have read the Sonny West book so now I've got to read all of his others. I have over 30 books on Elvis and I can't wait to add them to my collection.

[@jamesnapier955]

Love your video but I think your a little too critical of the elvis movie ...col was a great manager the first 10 years but not good the last 10 for elvis in my opinion

[@GlobetrottingWithTrey]

Read the book with an open mind. Colonel Parker made the deals and got Elvis top dollar until the end. You have to admit that.. The Elvis movie is so far off reality it’s terrible. I’m not being too critical. I want a good bio on Elvis Presley not a nonsense musical that paints him into this guy who is just an angry man. Come on now.. why take his life story and make it into a fairytale? That was a fairytale. That is pathetic.

[@FrankieLovesElvis]

@@GlobetrottingWithTreyElvis always makes the statement before singing the song, “Fairytale” that it’s the “story of my life…”. 😊

[@TV-np9yp]

@@GlobetrottingWithTreyAgreed, 💯 The more I watch the movie and then re-read my books to refresh my memory and compare, the more I realize just how off the mark the movie truly is. Can’t wait to read this book.

[@VegasVixen]

I’ve always been a big fan of Parker . What a marketing genius . He shaped the public’s image of Elvis and protected it . My understanding was 50/50 was of the merchandise . Parker invented and pushed the merch . I thought it was fair considering he did all the work with Elvis’ like and image . Any chance this will end up on audible or kindle ?

[@safariloverinnc5156]

Its on Amazon for $15.99 on kindle. Just looked.

[@susandaoust6134]

That was a great interview and thank you for doing it and shedding reason on the relationship between Colonel Parker and Elvis. I can see after listening that Colonel Parker had Elvis's best interest in mind throughout his career and it was mentioned that Parker was trying to plan new exciting situations for Elvis like Aloha in Hawaii. A question still is however, why then did Parker not plan and encourage concerts in other countries out of the U.S. like Elvis wanted.... Guess I will have to read the book to find out.

[@barbcollins]

No thanks. Do not want to hear about Tom..not the Col.

[@GlobetrottingWithTrey]

You don’t have an open mind… the colonel was not this terrible person like people have made him out to be since his death. Elvis allowed him to be in his life until the end…

[@debraanderson1511]

Sorry Trey don't agree with you on this one I always thought that the colonel was a great promoter but a lousy manager. Assumed you didn't take 50% only 50% of the merchandise what about the 25 percent he was making off of Elvis as a so-called manager. The average commission was 10 to 15%. So he was ripping off Elvis from the very beginning do they mention that the colonel had a serious gambling problem and he needed Elvis to keep working to pay off his debts? That mentioned in the book? I doubt it. Also the colonel had to leave his home country abruptly that doesn't sound like someone saying oh I was more mature and people didn't understand me so I got on a boat I left. I don't buy that at all. I don't know if you killed someone but he certainly left abruptly. Also the colonel never spoke to his family and barely stayed in contact with him. Why was that? And if the colonel was trying to keep Elvis busy so he can stay off drugs why didn't they go overseas? I don't want to hear about Elvis's drug problem or guns because he was on prescription drugs and the Beatles were traveling with street drugs. Then I heard something like that wasn't the right venues there they were all outdoors. This is bull crap other musicians went to Europe and perform. There are plenty of venues in Europe there was definitely something the colonel was hiding. What about the time of the colonel got rid of Larry Geller and had his spiritual books burnt. That's probably way too much in his personal life. And I've read somewhere that the colonel claim he didn't know about Elvis's problems. And sunny and West I'm sorry they didn't write a book to wake Elvis up. That was a Revenge book they were pissed off at getting fired. Who in their right mind thinks writing a book making someone's problems public is a way to get to them to stop being addicted to medication? That's all hogwash I respect the colonel as a great promoter but he was a lousy manager

[@manjasorensen5472]

I'm so mad at you two. You make it sound like Elvis kept his 'mob friends' as slaves and that it was his fault that many of them died poor! That's not the truth! Most of them were on the payroll, and perhaps the pay could have been higher, but some of them were just there for the adventure, and were neither employed nor on the payroll! Of course Elvis put them to work, and it was fair enough, as he paid for board and lodging, entertainment and necessities for both them and their families, wherever they went, and it wasn't budget hotels they stayed at. He wasn't cheap! Far from it! In any case, I have never paid my friends just to be with me, and Elvis probably didn't expect to either! Those of those who left him and found a paying job elsewhere have never been stopped in it, but it was more interesting to stay and hope that the flow of gifts and experiences that followed in Elvis's wake would never stop. Many of them outlived Elvis by decades, so it is very intentional in my eyes to blame Elvis and their time with him for dying too poor to have a stone on their grave. Just because they gave their whole lives for Elvis !!!! What a waffle!!! Even though it felt like the world stopped on 16 August 1977 it didn't! Unfortunately, no one has written books about what that bunch of spoiled brats did for the rest of their lives! That might have been interesting to hear about! The book is on my wish list for Christmas this year. Then we'll see if I'll regret it. At the moment, after listening to your conversation, and your praise of Colonel Parker, I have a strange feeling that it may be just another attempt to blacken Elvis' legacy!

[@danielacolnaghi7739]

I used to watch your channel, but with this interview you proved that you are not really knowledgeable about Elvis, before giving such space and CREDIBILITY to a book that was written by a relative of Parker who is clearly only interested in defending him, (and of course make money with Elvis name, in fact if Elvis wasn't involved no one would be interested in reading ), when reviews on this book are negative and so many people in the years proved how much bad Parker had been for Elvis, makes YOU lose all credibility! Sorry for you fallen in this crap!

[@roberthellner1313]

Great interview tray, great job