Elvis Presley as remembered by Bill Medley

[@davidg4595]

I knew a guy who was in the army with Elvis and he said everyone liked Elvis. He was a good guy and not conceited at all. He also said a couple of jealous guys picked a fight with him and Elvis knocked them both on their ass and no one ever tested Elvis after that.

[@keithtedder2556]

" Elvis would never humiliate, or embarrass anyone!" He had a good innocent sense of humor, & the great Bill Medley just proved it!"

[@royevans1882]

How do you know? Did you know him?

[@toniarobinson3193]

Love Bill Medley talking about Elvis as a human being not a pay check, wish they had done unchained Melody together ,that would have been FANTASTIC

[@leemontoya8028]

Elvis was the Man! To bad there wasn't footage of him doing this!

[@GregSr]

Back in June 1971, Bill performed at my high school's all night grad party. It happened to be opening night at Magic Mountain in Valencia California. My date back then is my wife today. We got married in 1975. We have two sons and four grandchildren.

[@gloriacrose4247]

❤great

[@judyberends7021]

Amazing story.Thanks for sharing. I love both Elvis & Bill Medley in the mid 60's.

[@judyberends7021]

I married in 1965 & had 43 yrs. B4 my husband passed. The Righteous Brothers played at Union Hall behind where we lived in Pico Rivera,Ca. Amazing ❤

[@dlee6266]

Wow!! What an unbelievable memory for Bill! That must have been one of those he held close to his heart. Such a class act Mr. Medley.

[@jennywren7822]

Yes, he suddenly realised who Elvis Presley was, because he was chatting to him as a friend, then standing in the wings with the music and the screaming, he realised thats Elvis Presley, megastar, idol, loved by millions. Tom Jones and George Harrison had the same disbelief when they met him, my god thats Elvis Presley. I'd have fainted as would hundreds of millions of others. LONG LIVE THE KING ❤

[@davidb2206]

Worshiping a human is a fatal misadventure.

[@DippyHippie]

@@davidb2206absolutely correct! Elvis was a man who loved “head!”😂 He wasn’t a saint,he was a human being!….just like you & me!

[@katemetzger3740]

Elvis the man & Elvis the performer- 2 different energies. He alluded to that in an interview. He could absolutely bring it. I saw him perform in person in November 1968. You could have powered a fireworks show off of what that man put out. He was an incredible performer. The energy rose even before the intro music started.

[@pdark3930]

People don't get how big Elvis was, biggest superstar ever by far!

[@davidb2206]

And it didn't do him a bit of good. Often lonely and dead at 42.

[@realplayer54]

Just because people don't get how big he was doesn't mean he was the biggest, but the fact that the only superstar anyone ever compares him to is Michael Jackson says plenty.

[@georgevincent1834]

@@realplayer54 Elvis was 1000 times better than that overrated pedophile.

[@richardgray8593]

Elvis? Meh. Now we are all about Bieber and Gaga.

[@lawrence1318]

@@realplayer54 Elvis is much bigger than MJ. No comparison. People are now already forgetting about MJ.

[@jane_7193]

People were decent way back like Elvis and Bill Medley.

[@someoneelse.2252]

Changed days indeed whereas today, you don't need talent, just be as suggestive as possible.

[@jane_7193]

@@someoneelse.2252 That´s it, it is exactly as you put it.

[@sharonjensen3016]

@@someoneelse.2252 Compared to what's around today, Elvis wasn't obscene. I don't think so, anyway. But then, I'm a child of the 70s, and while there was still some censorship going on (the "f-word" being bleeped out of some movies and never used on TV shows), people were pretty much shock-proof.

[@TheSaltydog07]

Nostalgia is a seductive liar.

[@themainstreetremedy6146]

Medley really makes you feel like Elvis was a good guy. There are no stories of Elvis being mean to anyone. I think he was just a pure, loving southern gentleman with an innocent soul that got messed around by a cheat, thug and scoundrel named Col. Parker. Medley was a powerful force in music and still is. The two of them were friends and I bet Elvis had few real friends like Bill Medley.

[@9Ballr]

He's not only a great singer, he's also a great story teller!

[@normanacree1635]

Bobby Hatfield was unbelievable. Between the two of them........best duo ever, IMHO.

[@Cynthia00007]

Bill Medley was a really good friend to ElVIS He has the best memories of ELVIS. Can only imagine if they did a private duet, what If..... ?!

[@ereed]

lovely story... beautifully told

[@realplayer54]

Hate to sound like a troll, but there's nothing special about the way he told that story.

[@gracieg7601]

@@realplayer54 it’s who he’s telling about.

[@beverleytinker2318]

That was a great story..he was so kind and complimentary of Elvis..such a wonderful friend to have 🌹

[@bryanstock281]

Wow, what a gracious and respectful tribute to his friend Elvis. Very humble coming from a man that was an enormous performer in his own right.

[@starr522]

It' s nice to hear someone talk about Elvis in a kind way. Bill knew Elvis. But he knew the person. That' s the difference.

[@christopherone1]

ah, not too many spoke of Elvis in any other way but kind. Everyone who knew him said he was a lovely, generous, funny, loving man.

[@gracieg7601]

I love these stories Bill tells about Elvis. Bill was a beautiful soul.

[@CrookedJoeBiden]

I just listened to a really famous singer talked about another really famous singer in a very humble manner. 👍🏼

[@martinhanley9524]

Elvis was like no other - had it all - homespun - great voice - beautiful looking- great dancer - sex appeal - and had a real pious side - he knew all the religious songs - he was down to earth - no wonder he went out like a light bulb - he burned too bright and it's a pity who didn't really check out for a few years and decompress . Oh well - meteor !

[@anonymousjohnson976]

If only the politicians and religious could behave in that type of manner.

[@fh346]

Please YOUNG People. Understand This..... These Men Were From an Era Where You ALWAYS Treated People With......... R-E-S-P-E-C-T.

[@jrpacer6355]

Life was better with Elvis in the world

[@christabel69932]

Elvis was such a nice guy. All the screaming woman before he went on must have been terrifying 😳. Lordie !!! Can't imagine .Love hearing stories about him

[@courtneyhall7140]

the absolute best duo in the history of music,bar none.

[@sandeedobberstine5591]

Lovely to hear about their friendship. Bill, love your music! Thank you for the story.

[@beckyoneal738]

This is hilarious, wish I’d been there to witness it. I was a junior in high school in ‘68, so I grew up listening to Elvis. Bill Medley’s story isn’t really about himself, it’s all about Elvis. After all, it has always been about Elvis.

[@vissitorsteve]

Always loved Bill Medley. One of the greatest voices ever...and with Bobby Hatfield no one could beat them.

[@roseblake5803]

An Oasis Can : They were good but couldn’t top The voices of The Righteous Brothers !!!!

[@patricialabbe1416]

@@roseblake5803 You are so right. I love The Everly Bros but they don't have the range and the soul of TRB

[@pjfsr7024]

@An Oasis Can I liked them too; but they can't come close to Bobby and Bill they are the best male duo ever.

[@kimkelly5512]

I saw The Righteous Brother's in the 70's, Bill and Bobby were the best!!!!

[@mikedonn71]

Thank God for Elvis. Elvis used to say, "I'm not the King. Jesus Christ is the King." What class.

[@camcam8386]

Elvis was just being honest because it was true.

[@everykneeshallbow]

@@camcam8386 The King of Kings and Lord of Lords The Alpha and Omega The Beginning and The End. Thank you Jesus !

[@JeepTJWheelin]

That's not class, that's a fact.

[@leonardlarrisey7525]

It was reporter ( by former band members ) he use to play around with dark forces . He wanted to sing gospel but that's not where the.money was . Great voice, great talent.

[@jryer1]

Amen!

[@TheyStillCallMeRicky]

I have no idea why i take pride in stories of Elvis' humanity.

[@patriciajrs46]

It's because everyone thinks a king can't know people. They usually don't. The idea and truth that he's a real person.

[@lpperrone]

Bill Medley is a super class act. Truly a righteous guy!!

[@soniaevans-ty7gz]

Elvis is an unmatched treasure. ❤️❤️❤️

[@dianebays5484]

Really great stories of elvis, told by Bill medley. He sounds like he's a very nice guy and has a good sense of humor. Great stories!

[@tmrezzek5728]

Great anecdotes from Bill Medley--shows the difference between the public image of Elvis: the Mega-Star-Entertainer, and the private image of Elvis: the guy who loved a low-key, practical joke (walking onstage as Medley sings 'Loving Feeling.')

[@patricialabbe1416]

That is one of the funny stories in Bill's book

[@RG-hf4et]

Love Bill Medley. Loved Elvis. Love hearing these personal stories. Thank you, Bill!!

[@baberina1]

Elvis was really awesome!! Once in a lifetime type of guy!!!

[@geneland]

The Righteous Brothers sang such powerfull music.

[@sharonjensen3016]

My dad would have agreed with that.

[@kimkelly5512]

Nobody then and now can match Bill and Bobby!!!!!

[@gixxerboy555]

How cool is that..?a Legend..talking about the biggest Legend..

[@jlmroundlake]

I never knew Elvis buddied up with Bill. This is a great story.

[@cynthialeake5974]

Elvis you will always be the BEST OF EVERYTHING YOU DID IN YOUR LIFE, LOVE YOU

[@sharonjensen3016]

It's been said that before anyone did anything, Elvis did everything.

[@jamesmagario5124]

This is a great set of stories from a legend about another legend that further confirms the legendary status of both legends.

[@musicmatty67]

Wow..very fascinating story. Bill is a Legend himself.

[@MrCarltonjsmith]

That "...hi Bill..." shit was hilarious! That was a great one Elvis!

[@ArcaneWeasel]

Great story, only Elvis could cause such a delightful fuss. God bless his dear heart!!!

[@entropylackthereforeofmmm6119]

Bill and elvis were part of a brotherhood of good guys

[@dawnstrohm5382]

Love you Bill! Thank you for all the good times and stories you told us about Elvis and many others. One of the kindest most humble man I have ever known.

[@rwolfhaus1234]

Wonderful stories! Mr. Medley seems like a really great guy!

[@chargerman100]

Wow great stories about Elvis, especially the way he explained the charismatic presence of Elvis as he walked on stage. They'll never be another like Elvis Presley

[@JesusLives8718]

Just another example of Elvis's brilliance.

[@sr.6816]

What an amazing story! Thank you so much for sharing! Back then there was so much true talent! I grew up with and love both, the Righteous Brothers and Elvis Presley. This was just the perfect story to hear to make my day!! ❤🥰🙏🙏🙏😊 God bless you Bill!

[@gh9111]

Everyone was in awe of Elvis.

[@davidb2206]

I wasn't. He didn't even write songs. Lennon and McCartney are two to be in awe of.

[@adambrickell6425]

@@davidb2206 you know what Lennon and McCartney were also awe struck around Elvis.

[@sharonjensen3016]

Elvis may not have written songs, but he sang every word of them with such feeling and passion.

[@naomiwarner7117]

@@davidb2206 ELVIS DIDN'T HAVE TO WRITE SONGS, PEOPLE WROTE THEM FOR HIM!

[@davidb2206]

@@naomiwarner7117 Try it and you'll be in awe of the talent needed to compose, play, and then sing songs.

[@carolbenson6524]

Cool stories!

[@gracieg7601]

I love the stunt that elvis pulled on Bill by walking across the stage.

[@DaniloPaolucci]

Great storytelling from a class act.

[@deanbrandt2748]

Love the story. Elvis was so kind and generous. R.I.P..

[@davidb2206]

That's not what Priscilla said.

[@deborahrasche6053]

Love this. Never knew they knew each other. Love them both. Best voices ever!!!

[@susyq810]

I love to hear the stories about Elvis the man from the people who knew him.I recently saw a picture of him relaxing on the beach in Hawaii. This picture was taken 5 months before he passed away.He is sitting on a blanket with friends and he is wearing a hat and you know I love that picture of him.He's relaxed, wearing a t shirt, tennis shoes and this canvas hat with a rim around it.He was laughing and enjoying himself. .

[@sharonjensen3016]

The locals in Hawaii have nothing but praise for Elvis.

[@guruoo]

You're right. A real treasure. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJesgIB3oLmopsU

[@Cynthia00007]

His last vac to Hawaii, March 1977. ELVIS and GINGER. + 30 other ppl he paid all expenses for the trip.

[@gounderusbyMichaelTomlins]

Priceless memories! I am so glad great entertainers, like Bill are willing to share memories, like this.

[@yermom9633]

I'd have been more thrilled to see Bill Medley in that back seat than Elvis!

[@daynewell4709]

He’s a real gentleman and entertainer! Thanks for that story!

[@lynnshrader1218]

Beautiful story, and tribute to our beloved Elvis! 🤍

[@axcrewe]

Medley should write a BOOK about this stuff !!!

[@patricialabbe1416]

He did. "The time of my life"

[@buymiamitopalmbeachh]

​@@patricialabbe1416Just like the great Bill Medley duet with

[@jryer1]

I miss Elvis. Bill Medley is a really good guy, and perhaps one of the greatest baritone/tenors of pop music ever!

[@richardwolske2015]

I happened to be standing at the gates with a couple of people when Elvis’s limousine pulls up , I said hi and he looked at me and said Howdy 1970

[@zadiebarron7422]

Two great legends..ELVIS AND BILL MEDLEY...you look wonderful😍

[@SuzanneM_54]

I love Bill Medley! 💯❣

[@mikedonn71]

Respect to Bill Medley and the mighty Righteous Bros. My favorite song of theirs is Ebb Tide. Thanks to Bill for these series of personal stories.

[@SauliusMatas1]

I was just playing Ebb Tide. That's what brought me to this video clip.

[@georgemoomaw9437]

# 1 Ebb Tide - the R.B really belted that out. #2 Little Latin Lupe Lu

[@sharonjensen3016]

"Unchained Melody" was my dad's favourite Righteous Brothers song (we played it at his funeral), followed closely by "You've Lost That Loving Feeling". Elvis recorded versions of both, but much as my dad loved Elvis, he insisted that the best version of "Unchained Melody" was the one by the Righteous Brothers.

[@BooBots]

Wonderful stories, well told, from a great talent and a humble soul.

[@ktpinnacle]

First time I've heard someone give some love to roy hamilton, a great forgotten vocalist. I had read that Elvis took after him.

[@colderbeer]

Celebrities themselves were STAR STRUCK being in the sheer presence of Elvis Presley.......think about that.....

[@musicmythang]

Gee Bill I didn't know you like to talk, I aways thought you were kind of quiet. Thanks for sharing this story about Elvis.

[@patricialabbe1416]

Bill is a natural born raconteur and storyteller. And a hell of a singer.

[@musicmythang]

Patricia Labbe you not kidding about his singing! ❤️❤️❤️❤️The Righteous Brothers music gave me some of best memories of my teenage life.

[@mikes3827]

@@musicmythang And of the almost 700 artists who performed "Unchained Melody" (including Elvis himself), no one performed that song better than Bobby Hatfield did during a 1965 appearance on the Andy Williams Show. Before my time, but that performance still blows people away today. It was/is THAT good.

[@musicmythang]

@@mikes3827 I agree with you❤️

[@EBthere]

This was great!! Thanks Bill Medley -- for the stories and for your outstanding music!

[@westernsharpie]

Bought the elvis bobble head in vegas last week, best 38 bucks i ever spent

[@757optim]

Cool insight. There was Elvis - and then there was "Elvis". Bill's voice was awesome and paired beautifully with Bobby's. We will never lose that lovin' feeling.

[@jimbob7559]

Great story. a great storyteller, a great singer, and he seems like a genuinely nice guy. Thanks for sharing Mr. Medley.

[@abacab87]

I saw this guy last year in Vegas. The show was flawless, he hasn't slowed down a bit.

[@LaurelT1948]

I'm writing this in June 2024. I saw Bill Medley in Vegas 3 months ago, and he's still got it! I got to meet him after the show, and he's a genuinely nice man. Love him! He has recently announced his retirement from touring, but he has a new album coming soon. A true legend!

[@mitchprever4632]

Yes...elvis is king...but Bill singing Soul Inspiration is THE MAN!!!

[@henrygonzalez504]

I love hearing the experiences of the music giants who are no longer with us. Bill Medley was just as humble as I remembered him. Thank you for sharing this bit of music history.

[@lunasanja4574]

Bill Medley still alive

[@gracieg7601]

@@lunasanja4574 it’s 2022 Now. I’m listening to Bill talk about the great friend ship he had with Elvis. Bill just passed a few months back. What a nice man. It’s no wonder Elvis loved to shoot the bull with him. Great singer too in his own right. Rip Bill. You are missed.

[@Cynthia00007]

​@@gracieg7601 Gracie...your incorrect, Bill Medley is alive and well. He is 82 at the present time, 03-26-2023.

[@LaurelT1948]

@@gracieg7601 And I saw him in March 2024! He just announced that he won't be touring anymore. But he's working on a new album! Just love him!

[@sarahnewcomb738]

Bill Medley has a one of a kind beautiful voice........Love stories of the KING.....

[@patriciamiller8342]

Great story of Elvis. Can you imagine having one on one with Elvis 40 times?

[@fafaflobie8449]

Elvis was amazing ,im thankful to have been around thru it all

[@berniemclaughlin3543]

LOVE IT XXXXXXX EP THE GREATEST ALWAYS... Great stories about the king xxxxx

[@daisymaefrench4041]

It was really nice listening to his stories about Elvis. Thank you for this video. It made me feel good.

[@CrooningForLeftovers]

Thanks, Bill Medley, for this lovely insight revealing the kindness, the humor, the humility and sweet generosity not of the legend, but of a man named Elvis Presley. Not a fan ? Watch this and perhaps you'll understand why we love him so much !!

[@clarasnyder9946]

I have always loved Elvis and The Righteous Brothers

[@ftjax]

never be another Elvis..they threw away the mold

[@ronaldkintz3823]

443³uth 32

[@patrickj.7887]

They never threw away the mold....because no one would have fit into it anyway!

[@lordXAVIJAANBJERGNOG]

There was one before him and they'll be another one. Not everyone great is famous.

[@ikewp901]

​@@lordXAVIJAANBJERGNOG No one is like Elvis! There will only ever be one!

[@lordXAVIJAANBJERGNOG]

​@@ikewp901 He's great but he's not a god. He was the right person for the right time while some of the people he was inspired by have been largely forgotten without the same luck. Stop idolizing people. There's lots of great people everywhere who you will ever meet. It's like saying aliens made the pyramids because you can't imagine the extent of human potential and need a supernatural explanation.

[@fluffybum2440]

These memories are so precious and similar stories are recounted by many of Elvis's friends. What a mixed group of friends he had in the entertainment industry and they all speak of him very highly. Fabulous.

[@leebillington1909]

Loved this interview!

[@kevinjohnson-xt6kn]

What a great story . I could listen to these tales all day .

[@dannywillis7143]

What a lovely story. Amazing how everyone says how nice Elvis was .

[@TaraRyan-dy1wm]

I love Bill, my get and go song is “lost that loving feeling “ my dog even loves it because he knows we are going walkies straight after it 😅❤

[@nadan962]

What a lovely person bill medley is to say positive things about Elvis, it's so refreshing.

[@johnllewellyn7085]

Because Elvis was a regular guy, that made him so special, man he was special, miss him just being on earth, once in a lifetime elvis Presley American made baby, RIP brother 🤘

[@Galen-864]

Bill Medley has such a beautiful voice. Got to see TRB perform in Denver just before Bobby died. They were both amazing and I felt so fortunate to see them.

[@pontiacgrandprix733]

That was very Gracious of Mr Meledy,

[@elvispresley5921]

I get goosebumps every time i watch this video...blows me away ! thank you!

[@jnicksnewstart]

Always like Bill Medley's voice. Truly, one of the most mellow voices of our time.

[@CBSEye]

You're a good guy, Bill Medley. Thanks for sharing your memories of your friend. - JG

[@markmark2080]

I've listened to this 3 times now over the last couple years, just some really cool insight on a real personal level.

[@fast03vette4me]

Great great stories forever saved now for generations to hear. Thank you Mr. Medley.

[@opencurtin]

Great memories from Bill especially ben able to stand back stage with Elvis just before his famous concert entrance , Bill Medely has one of the great voices ever ...

[@jerry328i]

B.Medley is a great artist & a classy gentleman

[@MrStevie57]

Nice fellow, he was a great too,I think Unchained Melody is one of the best songs ever.

[@johnjohnson4628]

Bill does not feature on that particular recording! This song was sung by Bobby Hatfield. But you're right, it's a fantastic song.

[@MickeyT54]

Always liked Bill Medley. Still do.

[@catalinegreanu]

Great story! Hi, Bill😁😁😁

[@jimclarke1108]

A bunch of legends ))

[@donaldmyck4296]

What great stories about "The King"!

[@deninevh]

What a lovely man. I never really had any like or dislike for The Righteous Bros, I liked a couple of their songs {Latin Lupe Lou is a great song}, but thought that anything Elvis covered he did better than anyone else......but watching this I see what a very nice man Bill Medley is. No wonder Elvis had affection for him. And I'm now a fan.