Elvis Presley Lisa Marie Pilot Ron Strauss Interview Part #2 of 3 Spa Guy

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In this video Series The Spa Guy interviews Ron Strauss the Co-Pilot of the Lisa Marie Convair 880 Airplane that Elvis Presley owned.. Ron shares stories of this time flying Elvis and others.. Don't forget to Subscribe..
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[@austinraftery9304]

A true American hero and all round nice guy. God bless you Ron, from Ireland .

[@mrDCunningham]

Wow what a story. I could imagine how EP woulda liked hearing about that.👍🏻😎

[@lindaweinstein4846]

Love Elvis loved the people he hired and wanted to know their personal life and background ! What a great man !! Treating everyone like he would like to be treated !! What Our God created blows my mind !! We were very blessed to ADORE AND LOVE ELVIS 🙌🏼⚡️🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@stephentarasenko1603]

I could listen to his stories all day and not get tired…just awesome!!!

[@renitamcintyre1071]

Thanks for another awesome story.

[@tonyburns6259]

One of my favourite interviews great stories

[@dhamrick5052]

Love the stories.. Ron is such a cool and unassuming guy. If you passed him on the street you would never know the treasure of knowledge and memories that he holds. Amazing!

[@presley17]

💯👍 thanks you Spa Guy 👍 🇫🇷

[@seerstone3414]

First thing, I hit the like button, then precede to enjoy the video.

[@vadare]

I also do that. I know the video will be good. ❤

[@noakialli-qb8tj]

Lol I do the same

[@jmf2471]

Fascinating stories!!! "Not really hijacked" my gosh, that must have been frightening! I can't even imagine.

[@gracieg7601]

I call it hi jacked if you got a gun at your head. Geez! I would have wanted to go to. No thanks to eating. And being threatened with guns. That’s hijacked. Scary stuff!

[@debbiecraddock7204]

Elvis was the BOMB !!! and HE ALWAYS WILL BE !! Everything he did he gave it his all.. Elvis had such a Beautiful Voice !! Sweet Kind Caring and Loved Life ELVIS WILL ALWAYS BE THE KING !!!!!! Elvis was a Great Human Being.. Thank You Spy Guy !!

[@tupelomiss8315]

Hi Billy.Ashley Thank you so very much for such fantastic videos.very interesting stories.what a really nice genuine guy.you just can’t find chaps like this anymore.so easy going.Hey Ron from myself and all Elvis fans everywhere your Amazing 😉 xx England 🇬🇧

[@michellebohman1030]

I will never get tired of listening to these amazing memories...❤️ So grateful for the people who share them

[@robbiejenkins4379]

I love listening to anything to do with Elvis

[@jamesburbidge7056]

Brilliant story Ron!

[@timchen5299]

Wow Thank you for sharing your story Pilot Ron. Much more meaningful when we hear it was told to Elvis Thank you!

[@andypistole8363]

Some people feel like ELVIS SHOULD BE ON MOUNT RUSHMORE!!! I happen to be one of them!.....Anyone else on here feel like it would be ok if Elvis was put on Mount Rushmore?.. Thanks for another amazing interview Spa Guy.

[@jfkcamelot]

What a nice, down to earth guy Ron Strauss is. Looking forward to part three.

[@bonniebarnett7202]

Hi Billy 😊 awesome video today, thanks too you , and Jon 😊, and Ashley, and Ron for sharing, looking forward to part 3! smiles 😁 Bonnie

[@ericherrera7074]

Great interview with this pilot! Man, the King was something else, short life, but what a.life. Thanks Spa Guy.

[@tcb1017]

WOW, you are the best Billy.........…...............……..you find people that can share all the real stories about Elvis. And what a man Elvis was again, so kind and giving to the people he had around him. I wonder and maybe you could ask Ron that hey Ron...………….have you been to Craceland now and not just that but been over to see and gone inside the Lisa Marie plane now when it is there for the display. Would it feel real for him now to see it wow, what a memories he would for sure see in front of him. I would start to cry my eyes out ! TCB.

[@ricknardone278]

Awesome SG super cool story about sleeping in Elvis bed while he was at work.

[@NOVEMBER5TH2024]

It's wild to think, Ron would have never known in his lifetime, that he would be the chosen one, to become Elvis Presley's personal pilot.

[@catherineengle4196]

This guy is just awesome...love love his stories. Part 3 here we come...lol. God bless Spa Guy.

[@ramonaeichelberger4628]

Ron Strauss sharing more with us I love it. Thank you Ron, Spa Guy and Ashley Drew. A great part 2.

[@lyndaantoinette8391]

Wow scary stuff, incredible thankyou for sharing from UK 🥰

[@jimmysetliffe481]

Another great video. Thanks!!!!

[@brucestrickland8704]

Thanks Ron for allowing Spa guy to do this interview, gives us a lot of great information from a different perspective. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed your recount of your experiences with Elvis.

[@brendalawrence6732]

Wow, Ron has interesting stories to tell that is for sure! Love that he slept in Elvis' bed, lol. Just goes to show how kind Elvis was that he told Ron he could sleep in his bed anytime. The "hostage", "hijacking" story was amazing! I would have probably messed my pants if that had happened to me. lol I think Ron was a great person to hire, he sure had a level head about him in that situation and it is clear that he took great care of Elvis flying him from to place safely. What better to have than a veteran, a bad a$$ one to boot! Thank you to Ron! Can't wait for part 3.

[@julieguy1023]

He is just a cool guy. Meeting him and hearing his stories were the highlight of my trip.

[@tommywood343]

Thanks for another amazing story. Thank you Ron. And Thank you spa guy. God bless

[@sheilawarren4530]

Lucky man getting to have a nap in Elvis bed XX. And don't we all wish we could. 😀😀😀😀

[@traceyking4840]

Brilliant keep them coming 👍

[@micheleclifford8969]

Oh these stories are so great. Anything about Elvis is Great. Thanks Billy So Much for All your Videos, their always a Treat. God Bless you Always, your the Greatest.❤️❤️❤️

[@LisaMarieGrimes]

So cool !!!!! Billy, I bet you are bringing him so much joy as he is recalling all those special memories !! As much joy as you bring us Elvis fans !!!!

[@SpaGuy]

He called me today very excited..

[@LisaMarieGrimes]

Ron that was so sweet of you to give me a call !! I'm sorry I missed it, but I did hear your voicemail. I will try my best to get back to you, I am out of town. Enjoying Billy's you tube channel ! Thanks guys....

[@leannbrooks218]

Aww! I loved his stories! Thankyou

[@analiajimenalopez4666]

Thanks for sharing these stories !! 👍..l definitely wish l was born in the 40, 50s ,60s. I was born in a wrong generation 🥺.. Forever Elvis The King 👑 from Argentina🇦🇷

[@jsteelman1000]

Hello , I got a chance to see Elvis in person in Las Vegas back in the 1970's at the Hilton Hotel in Vegas, me and my friend were in Calf. went there to try to go out on a Ship, we were Merchant Seaman, could not go on a Ship so we went to Van Nays to work . after a few days left to go home ( South Carolina ) we passed thru Las Vegas, then we asked someone where was a good show to go to, they said go to the Hilton, we went there Elvis was playing there. Went to the show , after the show we tried to get a Hotel Room everything was booked up so we left going home , we had to sleep at a rest stop on the Highway in my car.

[@redogsummers]

It really brightens my day when I get a Spa Guy notification of a new film! Have really enjoyed pts 1 & 2 and look forward to pt 3. Real Elvis history being preserved right here, great job all involved. Mike, UK.

[@marcoperanteau6337]

What a story, can't wait for the other one!😊😉

[@hotrodjimmy3085]

Great video Billy thank you so much. From one Elvis fan to other. I appreciate everything you do for us Elvis fans. 👊✌

[@gerardogolaco4575]

God bless you Mr. Ron and HE really did it a long time ago when you were doing your expertise in AVIATION esp. with that famous aircraft of THE KING. Great EP stories you shared and hell it surely sent river of tears aflowing among those who missed him terribly. Thank you so much and also with you Mr. Billy for your neverending and caring EP endeavors!!!

[@jasonking8812]

Being young and in the uk I love hearing all these stories keep up the great videos

[@robertshabarekh610]

Another interesting story great job Mr.B great interview looking forward to part 3 😀👍🏻

[@123windyron]

great history thanks much..

[@user-nb6jx5qh8q]

Great story!👍👍✈️🎸🙋💙

[@theresadupuis8475]

WOW 😊WHAT A GREAT PILOT ELVIS PRESLEY HAD 💕💕💕👍👍👍

[@lonmcq7317]

Billy... Great interview... The Convair had to be a trip to fly...

[@beckyd9383]

Great videos with Ron - very interesting! Thanks, as always, Billy!

[@robanderson7471]

You've Tightened up yet again Spa Guy. Awesome video. Looking forward to future videos of Ron Strauss.

[@susyq810]

Thank you so much for sharing all these memories of Elvis with his fans.Each memory helps us know a little more about the kind of person he was...😊. Thank you again..

[@guac1967]

elvis seemed like a good guy i went to school with one of elvis's security people's kids in Denver. they would have nice stories about elvis. never anything negative.

[@dontellgucci1117]

boss hogg ...., it’s why they say only the good die young

[@kirby8538]

Wow, that is an awesome story. Thanks Billy.

[@lh9140]

Thanks Spa guy! Good stuff

[@sameirorodrigues6632]

Excellent video! I loved these stories! Elvis was a very generous man! Thank you Spa Guy! God bless you!

[@aynsleighmalayne3558]

Very thankful for AD and SG getting these events documented. Unfortunately, like is always going to be happening and things will never be perfect, but making a priority to record every detail and occasion. Especially with the handheld devices our smartphones enables us to do. I’m guilty of not doing so and regret not learning all I could about them. My grandmother lived to be 94, and never slowed down until just a few short years prior. She loved being active in the church/community and overseeing multiple benefits and drives for the community. She did a charity and out of her own money, seen that veterans and ppl had proper tombstones, a monument with our flag erected with the cemetery name and listing each veteran interred there on the monument. Had us kids out walking our still then dirt road picking up and trash to keep the community clean. Was an original church founding member. Was the fourth daughter out of a family of twelve children. She attended a school that had a dorm and worked , with the help of her dad, paid her way through high school and then college, while raising a family. She never really accepted anything free from her own parents but the other children did. Her father and mother owned the only local mercantile that also had the postal office/box sections in the old store house. She was a school teacher and after retiring she helped carry the mail that our family had the rural highway contract since then and all these years. She took jobs very seriously and showed more favor to others than her own most times. She was known for her devout faith ( particularly liking things ran just as they should and didn’t like ppl messing with her papers, and I inherited a lot of those traits. I consider it an honor she trusted me with her photos and papers.) I’m positive her being so active along with her faith , teaching adult Sunday school, and love of fellowship with others kept her brain active and warded off premature aging. I just imagine how she was alive and witnessed all the changes and progress. My dad is another very interesting figure that you’d never know suffered the sudden and tragic loss of his mother at age ten. He never talked of his extreme times of grief and hardship in front of his children or my mom. He didn’t play the victim card and certainly didn’t want his children to hold hard feelings over anyone that took advantage of him as a child. Being a self made man without the the normal cushion and security parents provide. So many stories of inspiration that world could definitely benefit from today. Now, I live with the regret of not knowing all I could but I hope to get it organized and pieced together oh what I have. Somethings better than nothing and late in better than never.

[@1UNCOOLMIKE]

I was truly blessed Elvis was the first concert I ever went to My Mother took me We went with a couple that were friends with my Parents. 12/31/76 New Years Eve Around midnight, Elvis rose the house lights Sang Old Lang Syne. Then lowered the lights, & finished the show LONG LIVE THE KING

[@Phoenix7878]

People don't really know this, but look at the notes....Elvis flew home from Ohio on the 25th to Memphis, then flew to Indy for the last show. Nice to see it in writing.

[@donnahill8403]

Thank you for sharing part 2 of the series. Looking forward to part 3. Ron is a very nice guy and I can tell that he really loved Elvis and cared about him in so many ways . It is a blessing that Ron was able to tell you the awesome stories about his life with Elvis. I really appreciate you going out to different towns and finding these people that knew Elvis and worked for him or others who were just great friends. Either way, it is awesome to learn about the great times in Elvis's lifetime. Hope you have a blessed day.😇

[@rafychichoyan6528]

Spa guy keep them coming ! Always a pleasure to get a notification with one of your videos !

[@lindaweinstein4846]

One LUCKY MAN 🤝👍🏼I can’t even imagine sitting at the dinner table with Ron telling EP stories ! That’s what is so Awesome about you Spa Guy ..... You bring us the stories of people who worked for EP and knew him personally and Gate Girls !!! His real life stories are FASCINATING!!! Thank you Spa Guy really , Thank you 👍🏼❤️🙌🏼😎

[@rhondasue51]

Another terrific video! Lucky guy sleeping in Elvis's bed and what a crazy and scary story.

[@dominiquelarroque2312]

Very interesting stories

[@clifffor1179]

Amazing stories - thank you so much.

[@joeymac3777]

ANOTHER Great Video Billy!! All these people that knew Elvis! Too bad at this point we're losing so many of them. That's why we greatly appreciate you and your videos. We get all these first hand accounts from the people who were there and who knew Elvis. Thanks so much for doing these video Billy.

[@lindahines8544]

That was an awesome story thank you again

[@dianephillips8879]

I love this Billy. Thank you!

[@stephenhopkins9541]

Great interview

[@ruthfeeney9441]

Great stuff Ron great to sleep in Elvis's bed

[@paulbaker4811]

This MAKES ME MISS Elvis even more. Thank you!

[@dawnsawyer4275]

Incredible story I really enjoyed it Thank you Billy and Ron. Looking forward to part 3

[@angelwings8182]

Thanks Spa Guy once again love Ron he is such a nice guy I bet elvis and Ron had many off laugh 😂 together fantastic stories carnt wait for next chapter

[@jaschia2433]

What a really Lucky man to have been The King's Pilot & got free seats to see Elvis!

[@johncoffman2703]

GREAT STORY BILLY

[@brcisna]

Great video SG. Once again Ron drove home how kind hearted/unselfish EP was. Who else would bother to introduce the pilots to audience at the concert he spoke of? Sounds like Ron was playin' for keeps on his flight from Cuba ,trying to get taken off. Thanks again.

[@garagedweller7159]

Thanks Spa guy. Awesome!

[@alicemilling3706]

God bless Ron he really had a pretty terrifying experience wow And then gets to sleep in Elvis's bed,go to the concerts in Vegas Amazing! How cool😀👍❤thanks Billy this is another great interview as always ❤God bless

[@BobbyTucker]

When Elvis appeared at the Las Vegas International Hilton, the only people who could get in to see him was Hotel 'Guests' only. A friend of mine back then tried to 'bribe' a Bell Captain with a couple of "C" notes just to get reservations, the Bell Captain turned him down telling him the show was for Hotel Guests only, my friend wasn't staying at the Hilton, he lived in Vegas same as me. Conrad Hilton had that hotel built purposely for Elvis, he drew a lot of customers. The only time they lit up the sky-lights, better known by most people as "Search lights", was when Elvis was appearing there. Just thought I'd share that with all....

[@SpaGuy]

I don;t find this to be true since I know people who went and didn't stay there.. If it was only for hotel guests there would be no reason for the search lights by the way..

[@BobbyTucker]

@@SpaGuy , There were times when the audience was restricted to hotel guests and at other times for hotel employees. I probably should have been more specific with my words when telling things that have happened. I'm sorry it wasn't on purpose.

[@TruthAlways59]

Awesome part 2, love these interviews!

[@brendabooher6683]

Wow, who would give this a thumbs down? it's great stuff ! I really liked the story about Ron getting caught sleeping in Elvis's bed and Elvis was such a good sport about it telling Ron that he could sleep in his bed anytime. Awesome first hand stories. Thanks so much Ron for sharing with us Elvis fans, and Thank you Spa Guy for making it possible. You rock! God Bless.

[@jansorensen]

Thanks for this part 2 of Lisa Marie pilot Ron Strauss. Billy. All your videos are so interesting and you teach us all so much of Elvis life which we haven't heard much about before.Thanks to Ron Strauss for his stories and for he set the facts about flight rumors straight.⚡️

[@quickslim1129]

Billy tighten up and let's see part 3 !

[@robanderson7471]

Aweome this episode picked up by Daily Express UK CONGRATULATIONS ON INTERNATIONAL STORY !!! You and Ashley Drewtective deserve the credit. Has link in story to Spa Guy that takes us to this episode !!! AWESOME !!!

[@manlystranger4973]

Great video!!! Mt. Rushmore!!! I never heard that story before!!! You know what the greatest part about the sleeping in Elvis's bed story is?!? I have seen and been within a foot of that bed and the temptation to lay down on it is nearly overwhelming!!! Billy - I don't know how you keep making all this happen, but keep it up!!!

[@gracieg7601]

Thank you Billy. I had seen this before but it was a long time ago. Thank you! I didn’t remember all of this so it was fun to hear it again! What a nice man. The people around Elvis were absolutely the cream of the crop. I love how he hired people or Vernon did. I think that’s how he got such quality people.

[@annburchill4676]

So cool to hear his stories with Elvis ❤️

[@pamfrank3962]

This Gentleman is interesting and his stories are giving us a new look at life on the "Lisa Marie"

[@stephensonbenita]

A scary situation to be in..yet blessed to tell his story.. Thanks for sharing Ron 💖👍❄❄⛄

[@waynewilburn3569]

i hope he has more stories

[@smc130]

Elvis was one of a kind. There will never be another.

[@brucebroady8083]

Super interview.

[@waynedoyle5584]

thanks for vid....grateful

[@waynewilburn3569]

really good interview billy

[@vadare]

Wow. What a great interview. I was on the edge of my seat listening to the hijacking story. I bet Elvis was too when he told him about it. ❤

[@mshappyapple8663]

I'm so glad I was able to watch this interview so far. What an amazing and nice man Ron seems to be - so personable and gracious. Thanks so much, Billy, for sharing this with us! I can't wait for part 3. :-)

[@shirleymuhleisen683]

Hi Billy, catching up on past videos. Did I miss whether Ron may have written a book about his life as a pilot that included Elvis? Wow! Vietnam to Nicaragua to Elvis: stuff of a great book! The atmosphere seems to still be present in many places you visit and through people you speak with😎

[@krisharvey489]

Great story Billy!! Just wondering how old was Rod when he worked for Elvis 10 years old my goodness he looks in good shape.

[@dh2360]

More cool Elvis stories, keep them coming Spa Guy!

[@veronicacohen1110]

Thank you for sharing this I have seen this before but I enjoy it very much it's part of History. He's a very nice man easy to talk to and I love the story he shared I've been scared to death too. God bless you always sending blessing prayers hugs and love always to you and your family

[@w.chuckdavis3011]

As an FYI, the history of the Convair aircraft 880/990 is very interesting. The manufacturing facility was in San Diego and the building is still there. The aircraft were some of the fastest commercial aircraft made at that time; I believe they may have been the fastest commercial aircraft made in the US at that time. They were not very economical, but that would not stop Big E, of course.

[@lonmcq7317]

W. It seems like Howard Hughes had something to do with fouling up the production schedules of the 880... Boeing got ahead of the game with the 707... But, the Convair is a beauty...

[@w.chuckdavis3011]

Wil, my understanding is that Howard Hughes owned TWA at the time and they placed a large order with Convair. The order was cancelled as I recall and Hughes sold the airline. Boeing won the race and General Dynamics got out of the commercial airline business. the Convair was an excellent aircraft, but I suspect Boeing had the “contacts” and the political juice. Elvis had the 880, which cruised at .89 Mach and the 990 cruised at just under Mach 1. So when they said “Elvis is coming to your town”, yeah, he sure was...and fast.

[@jerryuma]

The Convair 880 was faster than any commercial plane that’s in production today

[@terribleTed-ln6cm]

You can tell Ron is a no bullshit guy !. ....if Ron says it , it's the truth.

[@amandaserle3343]

Wow!! He slept in Elvis's bed😮😮😘one lucky guy, he myst gave been very young when he was the co pilot of the 'Lisa Marie' as he dosent look very old now, very interesting thankyoufor this, its awesome the content you bring to us Elvis fans, very much appreciated, theres no other Elvis channel quite like yours thats for sure!! 👍🇬🇧🤗❤️