Elvis Presley American Sound Studio Memphis The Spa Guy

[@ericcrawford3453]

History at its finest, thank you Billy. T.C.B.

[@hallsjuju2400]

Great history lesson again. Thank you very much. I too love Kentucky Rain.

[@gussygatlin3093]

You just named my favorite songs!!! Kentucky Rain, In The Ghetto And Suspicious Minds!!!!! It hurts me to see these buildings gone....😢

[@natserog]

dang!! people stop tearing down history!! great video Spa Guy...thanks

[@MrWoodstock1951]

Excellent, Presley history at my fingertips. You rock.....

[@SpaGuy]

Thank You Much for watching.. It is my pleasure to make these videos for you.. Spa Guy

[@markanderson1668]

Spa guy. So glad you filmed at this historic location. Greatest music of Elvis career. Your the best spaguy

[@rgc3529]

Wow I am just think this video is so historic!! . . . The American sound studio sessions were my favorite recordings! . . . To see where it was has me fixated! . . . This is showing such iconic history in American music!!

[@carlosaugusto1831]

I'm Brazilian and I was in Memphis in 1996 and there was no technology today... I appreciate all your videos my friend... Next year I'll come back to the states and visit all the places you've shown. Thank you very much... It's a great job you do to Elvis fans.

[@watervalleyman]

Keep up the good work. Love the stories.

[@jeanniedeason3959]

Spa Guy.....Thank you so much for the videos on Elvis.....I watch everyone you put up and enjoy everyone of them......Tighten Up and God Bless

[@jimhowington505]

Spa Guy, thank you for all your hard work in giving us a little more information about Elvis. You're awesome.....!

[@lynells3060]

Thanks ! Great Elvis trivia. The songs done at American Sound Studio are some of my favorite Elvis songs. Just to think after his Aloha From Hawaii concert that he would end up dead. So sad that American Sound Studio was torn down. Great music came from there. Love Mr. Eddie Rabbit.

[@stephengregory8152]

I am a native memphian and still live here and there's a lot of recording history in the early days here in Memphis with stax and American sound

[@gussygatlin3093]

I can't believe Elvis recorded those huge hits in that rinky dink place!!!!! Amazing!!

[@elvispresleyrecords7285]

Elvis was brilliant in his Comeback In 1969 at American Sound Studio was brilliant he sang lots of new great songs Thank You! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ Elvis had a very American Sound

[@carsmartsmedia2324]

Kentucky Rain is an amazing song. Not only is it "my" favorite, but I've met dozens of Elvis fans (and several tribute artists) who share it as their #1 spot. I've always thought it would be a great catalyst for a movie script (maybe it has?). It's a rich story and a very visual song. Love it.

[@SpaGuy]

One of my favs too.. I also like Any Day Now and a few others.. This was a monumental group of sessions that are still relevant today...

[@gussygatlin3093]

Poor Otis!!!! I could see Elvis telling him to come stay out at the house and Otis really coming up with more personal songs!!!!! 😀

[@bonniebrown6960]

I love all Elvis's songs but Suspicious Minds is my favorite . Thanks for sharing this Spy Guy !! I love it !!

[@peterzitta227]

Thank you Spa Guy for all your stories on Elvis. Awesome story and background info on American Sound Studios and the great music created there by Chips, all the musicians, Elvis and others.

[@adshad79]

always look forward to your videos bud. loving the history. keep them coming.

[@christopherarnold1568]

Thank you so much for making this, the American sessions are my favorite ones. I love listening to the outtakes from these sessions. I enjoy the outtakes more then the polished masters, mainly because Elvis is in top form and his voice is excellent. I even read at one of these sessions he had a cold, and still sounded good! With all the great songs recorded by Elvis and many other legends, I could never understand why they would tear that building down. Love how they bumped Neil Diamond, read somewhere that Neil was perfectly ok with it! If you get a chance please find more pictures of the studio from the back too, i love the then and now comparisons you do. Again thanks for all your work on these videos.

[@michaelhollings2598]

nice video,i remember going on a tour there back in 1979,before the family dollar was built,there was a auto parts store there then a day care.

[@1steveconner]

Wow great history lesson Spa guy!! Such a shame that studio was torn down but thank God we got some amazing music from there! TCB!!!

[@SteveFBS]

Thanks for the new clip. I really enjoy your Memphis/Elvis clips.

[@jillhuddle7379]

Wow great stories Billy , love your channel , i cant get enough of the history

[@peggybuch9485]

We love ur very little tidbit of info u give us! Thx Spa Guy!

[@blizzardbaby]

Another great one Spa Guy. I'm a little sad the studio was torn down and replaced by Family Dollar but at least a historic marker was placed there. Funny yet cool to see the same poles still standing in the same spots 45+ years later.

[@SpaGuy]

I wonder how long telephone poles last evidently a long time.. I was shocked to see they are the same..

[@stevenchelmsford4882]

Another very good video! Some of my favorite Elvis songs came out of this studio!

[@SpaGuy]

Me too Steven..

[@christineromannoodles9616]

Thank you for more pieces to the puzzle !❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dennismpeck]

Elvis also recorded in New York City at RCA Victor Studio A (also referred to as Studio 1). "Don't Be Cruel" was among the titles recorded there on July 2, 1956. He also recorded there in January and February of 1956.

[@nigelwilson1957]

cool video billy keep cool video my friend Elvis Presley American Sound Studio Memphis TCB forever

[@cavykahn]

Awesome as always Spa Guy. Be safe in those sketchy areas around Memphis. Keep up the good work, it's much appreciated.. :)

[@Rita_654]

Another great piece of history, thanx Spa Guy❤ I love to hear Elvis took control and not listening to the colonel when recording these songs, I love Neil Diamond too, such a special voice. He told that he lived next door to Elvis.

[@SJ-db1lh]

Thanks Spa Guy for another informative & interesting video. I love the pictures you show too. You're appreciated for all of your time spent to share these! I'm really looking forward to seeing the ones from the week of 8/16/17. Stay safe, enjoy yourself! :-)

[@frankcasey295]

Thank you its amazing

[@billtice5057]

Dude!!! This is big!

[@jimclarke1108]

Wow, the place looks a little old for those song to be recorded there, amazing

[@peggyhill7283]

Another great video Spaguy!

[@davidnelson1869]

All classic tunes, elvis should of just kept recording in memphis and the classic memphis sound !!

[@dottie5000]

Spa Guy I love watching your videos on Elvis they are true . I want to think you for taking your time to do them for us the Elvis Fans ... Thanks again. Dottie

[@dianakraft1417]

I always tell people that Kentucky Rain to me is one of the best love songs ever written !

[@biggstavros5876]

Lieutenant Columbo would be proud of you Spa Guy as would Elvis for remembering him. Kudos to you Sir.

[@justdea5757]

I love the then and now comparison pictures. It's very sad the building is gone now... but at least they have an historical marker placed there. Wasn't it American Studio that the band could actually hear rats running in the walls? I was glad that Elvis FINALLY stood up to Colonel Parker so the songwriters could be recognized and compensated for their talent! Great video!

[@JAFanClubPrez]

Yes me too....then and now is fascinating to me

[@ChristieJo]

I'm a Kentucky girl so Kentucky Rain is my favorite with several close seconds!

[@bobdudeface570]

Power of My Love, Don't Cry Daddy, Momma liked The Roses, Gentle On My Mind.....

[@Trevitravels]

Another great video. Very informative.

[@jodimorrow5882]

spaguy you are the best,keep the information coming👍

[@MICKEY4356]

Those phone poles sure have lasted a long time.

[@patgrimes298]

SpaGuy, wonderful you are showing videos of historic places associated with Elvis, each means very much. The studio was not a beautiful one, but the beautiful music recorded by Elvis and other artists, and historical. I love the recordings of Elvis,' "Kentucky Rain" and "Supious Minds." I have heard, Lisa Marie's favorite song her father recorded is "In the Ghetto." I love the songs "Raindrops Falling On My Head" and "Sweet Caroline," did not know recorded there and in Tennessee. It is a shame the historical places torn down but definitely a historical marker should be there.

[@patgrimes298]

I misspelled, "Suspicious Minds."

[@patgrimes298]

I will add, I have not been to Memphis in a long time. A former co-worker and her two daughters and I did in the 1970s. We could only go to Elvis' Graceland gate then. I have pics, do not know if Elvis was home. I am glad we did, his passing in 1977. I hope to go back some day, visit Graceland, Humes High School (still call it), where the Presleys lived, the first home Elvis bought, maybe where the studio was located, and other places you have mentioned and in the future.

[@gussygatlin3093]

I'd like to add something about his look.. those glasses are a spin off of Fonda.. I think the son. Plus when Elvis played his '56 concert in Tupelo... I notice he is doing some break dancing!!!!! Has Anyone else noticed that????? He was stunning on that stage in Tupelo. One fan, was so close she had her arm on the stage and Elvis accidentally stepped on her hand..!!!😀 I wonder if she got a kiss for that, lol

[@TexasJerry]

Thanks for the Footage J Jerry Moman

[@SpaGuy]

Jerry Email me [e-mail]

[@kevinharrington295]

I sure do enjoy your insights! Thank you. My wife and I took a trip to Memphis in early July and looked up many of the places you are investigating. :-)

[@SpaGuy]

Thanks for watching Kevin... I really enjoy using my Starsky like Investigating skills to find these stories.. Can't wait to make more.. I have about 15 more in the can working on editing and plan on shooting many more during Elvis week..

[@kevinharrington295]

That's great! Going to Elvis Week is on my bucket list. We stayed at the new hotel just after you must have been there. The pool was closed. I hope they have things ironed out for Elvis week.

[@earlywynnsalter5766]

I nominate SpaGuy ETA Of The Year!...................Great Singing.............

[@colinrutherford7973]

Great .Very interesting indeed.

[@ivanradovcic6378]

Thank you again I learned alot

[@dujuanbenton9035]

The pole markers you point out in this video and the the Dave wells football field where Elvis played, man, if trees could talk what stories they could tell

[@jimdavis2385]

So, LOL, is this where we're supposed to start arguing about "that ain't Elvis"? Great job, Spa Guy. I love the music from those sessions. I wish Elvis had been able to continue getting music like that, but it wasn't to be. Thanks a bunch!

[@SpaGuy]

LOl, You are right Jim.. I am surprised that hasn't started.. There is still time.. Thanks for watching, Spa Guy

[@elifoust7664]

Wanna hear Elvis like voice,Jim Straiton, Come Back,45, Clyde Masters and the Downbeats. Jim was my Uncle 1936-1972

[@randy12345557]

the greatest thing ever is to see what happened in that spot a long time ago. wish that the people and places could stay the same.......

[@EdvandenHoek]

Thank you for your great video's!! I am a great Evis fan from my 11th year and i am now 54. I v been two times in Graceland and hope to see the new graceland area. Regards, Ed from the Netherlands.

[@SpaGuy]

Ed I will be in the Netherlands in April or May on Tour with Arjan Deelen's Elvis our.. Hope to see you there.. Spa Guy

[@gobrad]

Hi, I really enjoy your KZbin vids on Elvis... if possible I'd like to give you a challenge... you covered American Sound Studios where Elvis did most of his 1969 recordings... 1969 for me is when elvis was at his best! Vocally and performance!! Challenge: Two days after elvis' death in '77 a tv station paid tribute to elvis' 1969 return to Vegas... unlike 'that's the way it is' where it was several takes put together, this concert was start to finish wearing a two piece white suit with dash to the side... I had the album of this concert named "elvis in person " for some reason that concert has never been repeated! A few years ago I had elvis pianist Glen Harden do a show with us and I mentioned this to him, he said it's possible it could be lost in archives but he himself didn't remember as he came to play with elvis a year later.... I would be so greatful if you would research this.. there has to be something on it!! It's the only period I liked elvis in and it is the actual concert I first seen elvis as a performer outside his movies and it just blew me away!! Please see what you can do!! Keep going with the videos they are great!!!

[@davidnelson1869]

How about a video on chips moman and stax records ..

[@SpaGuy]

David I will work on that I drove by Stax the other day but haven't started any stories from there yet.. But I will..

[@elizabethanderson3353]

Wow spa guy u r sooooo very good with alllll your info 🎤( Keep up the Grrrreat Wrk xxx from Uk 🇬🇧

[@wyattmccann7693]

I read George Klein's book about Elvis and apparently he was the one who convinced Elvis to go to American Sound Studios.

[@wyattmccann7693]

dennydeckerful I read his book and he seemed like a humble guy, didn’t take credit for much just talked about his friendship with Elvis. A very detailed story is told in the introduction/prologue of his book where he describes a discussion that was had at the Graceland dinner table when he supposedly convinced Elvis that American Sound Studios would be the perfect place for him to go to record new, better songs. Who am I to say that George is a liar? I just read the book.

[@bonniekaye]

I always enjoy your videos! :)

[@paulcheton9802]

Not bad your covers of Elvis songs. 😁 I saw the holladay’s sisters in France in 1974 , with a french rock singer in 1974 ( the Jordanaires too) Thanks 🙏

[@1980bwc]

My doctor is in the old Crosstown Sears building, and i had to go see him Monday. When i left, i thought i would type in Humes and see how far it was away. It was only 1 mile. So i drove by and stopped to take a couple pics. If you havent done it already, I thought of another good place for you to film the location of. That would be where Crown Electric was. I dont know where it was, and was wonderimg how far it was from Humes? Thanks again for making these videos bid. I enjoy them so much. If you ever want some company on a trip to Memphis to do some exploring, I sure would like to go with you to see these places. I'm only about 30 miles from Jackson (Home of the One and Only Hillbilly Cat, Mr. Carl Perkins), and could meet up with you there. I always look forward to your videos bud. Have a good one, and thanks again!

[@travispayne4365]

Bryan Wayne Elvis used to shop in the basement of the Sears building where your doctor is.

[@SpaGuy]

I have been to Crown and am working on a story but after researching I don't think this part of his story actually happened as it has been told.. It will come out soon.. Thanks for watching, Spa Guy

[@seanstevens4925]

Forked up lol its a fighting weapon similar to like you would use brass knuckles , used to see them all the time , Great video billly "

[@Sigma100_]

Great videos David. I truly enjoy them. Always on point. Dave, how videos on some of Elvis' other love, like Sheila. Never really heard anything about her. Also, history on Bill Black, Scotty and DJ, especially Bill, who died so early. Thanks for the videos. Keep them coming. Peace✌(from NYC).

[@SpaGuy]

Thanks Nelson I'll Tell David when I see him..

[@TheMARCVISION]

Great stuff

[@dianakraft1417]

hey spa guy just want to tell you that I thouroughly enjoy watching your videos ! I am a vinyl collector and have learned alot from you ! I live in Champaign Illininois best known for REO Speed Wagon and Head East its a mini music city if you will . 😊

[@dianakraft1417]

I was actually in Memphis 3 years ago for the first time and LOVED IT ! While there however I was totally unaware of all the historic sites that you have pointed out in your videos . I feel a vaction coming soon ! I too felt the presence of Elvis and I dont think Priscilla makes a very good liar .

[@kimhebert9905]

Great Video 🎶

[@Ali-xg6zb]

Good stuff thanks for the videos!

[@stude1953]

How about a video on O K Houck Piano Co. in Memphis. Elvis bought some of his early guitars from that store.

[@tanyadavis6187]

Nice video Spa guy.

[@johnllewellyn7085]

Awesome work buddy 👍

[@stude1953]

The two tele poles look the same, the one still has that bend in it. The street sign looks like it's in the same spot too.That other building behind the studio is also gone. Also what is that thing lying next to the fire hydrant?

[@SpaGuy]

Yes they do all look the same.. I think the metal pole on the street signs may be different it seems to have a bend in it in the pictures that is not there today.. The other thing on the ground by the hydrant looked like a piece of concrete like is under a park bench or a stand.. I guess it came off of a vehicle that went by.. It was not very clean around there but is it not very clean anywhere in Memphis.. Thanks for watching, Spa Guy

[@HerbWalker]

All of this was going ON around me in Memphis .........and I didn't know it.hahahaha

[@dujuanbenton9035]

about half a mile down this street is Manassas High, where Isaac Hayes went to school

[@SpaGuy]

I will do some stories on Isaac soon..

[@eoinleonard6282]

Amazing

[@darylrestly8133]

Spa Guy...you should do a video on where guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black once lived back in the 1950s. Scotty Moore lived at 1716 Tutwiler in Memphis and Bill Black lived at 4188 Pikes Peak in Memphis.

[@SpaGuy]

Daryl, Already filmed it all.. They lived at many more addresses than that.. I am working on those topics in upcoming videos.. Stay Tuned..

[@darylrestly8133]

Spa Guy...feel free to let me know if you need any information on where any of the other musicians that worked with Elvis later on lived at the time. I have the session contracts on nearly every recording session that Elvis did, including the films. On many of them, they do list where each musician lived. For example, in the aforementioned instances of Scotty Moore and Bill Black, there was a note attached to one of the session contracts for the September 5-7, 1957 sessions that produced "Elvis' Christmas Album" which indicated where each musician's check should be mailed to, including Elvis' and the backup vocalists as well. The Jordanaires had their checks mailed to them at the Hotel Knickerbocker in Hollywood where they were staying. Millie Kirkham had her check mailed to her home in Nashville. Same with D.J. Fontana; albeit in Shreveport. Elvis' check got mailed to Colonel Parker in Madison, TN (Box 417). Getting back to my point, if you need to know where any of the Memphis Boys lived at when Elvis recorded at American Sound or any of the Nashville guys lived, please let me know. Tighten up and keep up the great work with the videos.

[@waldcast]

I don't mean to be picayune...I love all your videos and watch them religiously here in LA

[@williesmall3855]

Your the best spa guy

[@karenkoontz581]

Thanks Bobby!

[@MisterMasterShafter1]

A lot of music history there, and now only pictures and memories left of American. What year was the place torn down?

[@jfkcamelot]

I believe it was in 1987. Too bad. That bulding could have been a major tourist attraction like Studio B in Nashville.

[@SpaGuy]

I could have been huge.. Chips closed and went to Atlanta and the owner of the building didn't know what he had.. I don't think music history was a cherished though in the 70's to the 90's as it is now..

[@SpaGuy]

According to what information I could find it was torn down in 1987 to build an Auto parts store and of course that building was torn down for the new Family Dollar store.. There was a lot of talk about how Elvis was shocked by how run down it was during these session but Wow the magic that came from there is incredible.. Thanks for watching, Spa Guy

[@MisterMasterShafter1]

Thanks for replying. It's too bad it was torn down, and I agree, it could've likely been a great tourist attraction, ala Studio B

[@MisterMasterShafter1]

I've read some stuff as well, about how run down American was, even when Elvis was there. Supposedly, as he was walking in there for the first time, Elvis kinda laughed and something like "Damn, what kind of funky place is this?" - or something to that effect, and one of the musicians was talking about how there were literally rats running around up in the rafters. lol

[@ryan.moulton]

Memphis needs to preserve what Elvis history is left.

[@tonydalfonso270]

Great video hate seeing them old buildings gone. How about crown electric!!

[@1980bwc]

Elvis wanted so badly to record Dolly's "I Will Always Love You", but Dolly wouldnt give them any of the publishing. So theres no telling how many iconic songs Parker deprived us the opportunity of hearing Elvis perform. Darn Carny!!! 😡

[@SpaGuy]

This is true.. The only way these got cut was Elvis simply went around the system and cut them without The Colonel approving.. Glad he did..

[@dgtwo3724]

Dolly, understandably, wasn't about to give up half of the publishing and that turned out to be a great move on her part. She made out big when Whitney Houston recorded it.

[@chisumharris]

What's amazing is both poles are obviously the same ones...you can see the one on the left still leans over. I remember the engineer, Al Pachuki, telling me about when they recorded there...after they had them in the can, they were driving back to Nashville and knew they had magic!

[@SpaGuy]

It is Amazing that they are the same.. Those poles have seen some stuff.. I can only Imagine how excited Al and Felton must have been.. It was Magic no doubt.. Thanks for watching.. Spa Guy

[@chisumharris]

I can tell you work hard on these videos and have a passion for them...that's pretty cool. I haven't been able to reach Al in 2-3 years. None of my friends in Nashville know where he is. He was cutting meat at Kroger's for years in Antioch, TN. We use to talk quite a bit. I first met him in the late '80's when I was recording at Pete's place and he was the engineer. He walked away when the digital thing came in...he told me he hated digital. He also told me a really funny story about when Elvis recorded at Stax...he had gold plated mics EV had given him with "ELVIS" engraved on them...they came back the next night and the mics were stolen. Elvis had a fit...got really mad, left, and never returned. They never found the mics, but Al told me they knew it had to be someone working there because the place always had armed guards out front, so no outsiders could have come in during that period of time. Keep up the good work!

[@SpaGuy]

Very Interesting.. I had read the stolen mic story recently when reading about Al.. I was going to ask if you knew where he was.. I see he si still working look at this www.allmusic.com/artist/al-pachucki-mn0000612598 He is still engineering.. I want to find him and get some stories.. Thanks for the inside info.. He was a very important part of all of this and should be recognized.. I am working on some stories about Felton.. A friend of mine actually owns Felton's home in Nashville and I have asked him if I could shoot his home as part of story he hasn't said yes yet though.. I hope he will.. I wonder where those pics are.. There is one small EV gold mic on display at Graceland but I am sure there were a bunch of them..

[@chisumharris]

I'm pretty sure Al's not working...these appear to be credits and re-releases. I haven't talked to him in probably 3 years, but his health wasn't good then. I would talk to him occasionally ...a couple of times a year, Christmas cards...things like that. Then his phone wasn't working and I got no response from cards. I've attempted to track him down with no prevail. I went by Kroger's in Antioch probably 12-14 years ago and he was working in the meat department. I tried to get in in the studio then, but he told me his ears were gone. Coincidentally I was talking to my friend, Lance Knowlton today (the guy on my left in my new video - BE IN LOVE WITH YOU)...he's a good friend of David Briggs and I lined up a radio interview with a DJ buddy of mine here...and he was going to ask David if he had heard anything about Al. He's probably in his 80's for sure. Oh yea, it seems like Al told me there were 3 gold plated mics, and I'm sure after those were stolen, EV gave him more. Al's really a great guy...man, what stories! My favorite mic is still my RE-15...it again is the one I used to record my new song. Email me if you'd like, I'll send you a couple of photos and contacts that may help you in [e-mail] care,Nicky

[@bobmarleystoe]

Your the man drother 👍👍

[@lujuanahastings3310]

Spa Guy...Have you ever filmed at Studio B here in Nashville? He recorded some there in 1977 and Ginger had said she had come with him one of those times at least I believe Im correct.

[@SpaGuy]

Yes I have filmed there but haven't started editing that footage yet.. I have enough for a story but wanted to get inside too..

[@lisap3344]

Sing it Spa Guy !!! 😆

[@yellyman5483]

It`s a damn shame that they destroyed this studio.. Elvis recorded some of his greatest hits in this studio..

[@dujuanbenton9035]

in a book about these recordings at American sound, Elvis was so impress with the musicians, he ask them if they would be interested in backing him out in Vegas, Colonel Parker upset with how he had lost control of Elvis during these sessions, gave them such a low ball figure on purpose, knowing they would decline

[@rtclarkb9815]

love the Spa Guy!

[@rontillbrook6455]

spa guy I was lucky enough to visit that place in 1988, the picture above the studio window had a eternal flame going is that correct ? also signed by elvis do you know what became of that picture.

[@forreal245]

Chain stores & parking lots destroying our historical landmarks. And this is "progress"? Thanks again. I wished you would sing entire "Kentucky Rain"...you have a great voice!

[@BigHamm007]

I dig the ray bans. 😎 I need to find them

[@gussygatlin3093]

I really like Charlie Hodge!!!! 😀

[@1980bwc]

Gussy Gatlin So do I. He was such a kind man. Elvis depended on Charlie alot. I know those two, along with all the other Memphis Mafia Boys who have passed on, are making beautiful music right now in Heaven.

[@SpaGuy]

Gussy I was in Business with Charlie Hodge as well as Scotty.. He was a very nice man...