Elvis Presley - The Complete 9 June 1972 New York Press Conference

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Elvis' press conference held in the New York Hilton on the afternoon of 9 June 1972, has become the stuff of musical legend and folklore, and remains not just his final press conference but one of the most frank and honest public appearances of his lifetime. The conference took place just hours before Elvis' first of four consecutive shows in the city's Madison Square Garden Arena.
Much of the footage remained unreleased for many years apart from some excerpts seen in "This Is Elvis", but it's authenticity was depleted by the use of the overdubbing of actors' voices with the questions asked of Elvis, and some of these were only paraphrases of the original questions. In 2012, as part of the "Prince From Another Planet" some of the video footage of this press conference was released officially by Sony, but only around half of the event was seen on the DVD.
The audio of the press conference has never been released officially and as such some questions from the press core remain inaudible, and many of the transcripts show some guesswork has taken place and even in parts where the sound is clear still have wildly inaccurate depictions of the questions. In this video I have tried to place subtitles over the parts which are difficult to understand and have written what I believe to be the questions being asked, but in some points are too difficult to hear so in those cases I have just placed "inaudible".

[@lenesita1]

I love it when he say "The image is one thing, and human being is another... it is very hard to live up to an image". That is so true! People forget that he was just a man, a human being like you and me. What a humble, sweet and polite man and his voice just melts butter...

[@suehurwitz1444]

We’re All perfectly imperfect….. let him without sin…..

[@QueenCreole77]

I think that was part of the reason he did the drugs, he tried so hard to stay a legend. Too bad he didn’t realize how loved he was and how much entertainment he brought us and still does💕

[@kjetin99]

Thank You very much!

[@thomasandersen2938]

​@QueenCreole77 he did drugs brcause he like too

[@Julie-nh6ef]

​@@thomasandersen2938the subject is getting so tiresome

[@elvicare35]

He's as well-spoken, funny, and humble as ANYBODY I've EVER heard!!!!!!!

[@tacticalix]

I think he's the most humble person I have ever known (of)....which, because of the TITANIC entity he was and is, is a very fascinating aspect about him. His many great qualities are beyond comprehension on THIS globe. Amazing.

[@rwieber79]

Celebrities today could learn alot from watching the biggest celebrity ever and how he handled the questions here.

[@tacticalix]

I don't think it's in their hearts....whereas this man WORE his gigantic heart on his sleeve for the WORLD to see. That's how REAL and CONFIDENT he was.

[@rwieber79]

@@tacticalix 100%

[@synchronicity1470]

@@tacticalix and the world rewarded Elvis for his authenticity with armfuls of Love!

[@tacticalix]

@@synchronicity1470 Did they? Was it "love"?

[@synchronicity1470]

@@tacticalix Yes. I believe so. His fans sensed his loving, generous, genuine spirit and reciprocated.

[@TonysLawnCare215]

E = EXTRAORDINARY L = LEGEND V = VOCALLY PERFECT I = ICON S = SUPERSTAR 👑

[@QueenCreole77]

I. Irreplaceable

[@Casslaydra]

I can’t get enough of this guy lol I may need to go to the crazy house because of how much I love this man 😂

[@JAYJason6666]

lol

[@sherlshirley5713]

Me too my friend! My family thinks I'm nuts, but they get it too!!

[@elisabethvalade9866]

You WON'T be alone!!!

[@patriciaferrini8652]

Fans of Elvis Presley are differents... we are allowed to be differents in our life...

[@szanyivica]

That's me right there since June...my husband too ...must be something really special about him...starting to think he was an alien...not one of us. There are some strange circumstances

[@tacticalix]

"I'm just an entertainer". Heh. Elvis, you were and are 'just' EVERYTHING.

[@jamesnorris1886]

Not a negative thing to say about anyone, no political BS either....they just don’t make them like that anymore....such a beautiful soul

[@maryspencer4975]

He's very respectful which is in short supply today. I miss him so much.

[@julieeales]

I know so many stars these days bitch about each other

[@jameshicks8634]

The man had class and taste yes you're right integrity a gentleman

[@toshiojohnston3732]

We live in vulgar,crass,immature times( hip hop,sports fandom,sports,radio,video gaming,shock jock radio,bro,frat boy culture,web porno social media etc.

[@honiotes1]

How incredibly genuine to not use his platform for his political views. I have no respect for anyone in that type of business to give their opinions on what’s going on in the world as if we don’t know, and we rely on the people in the entertainment to fill us in. They are the last people I would want to hear from on their opinion with politics and to stay off their soapbox all they are are entertainers. They didn’t find a cure to cancer & a large majority of them probably voted for the idiot Biden, so does anybody care what any entertainer has to say. What gives them a better insight than we ALL already have? That’s one of the reasons Elvis is so respected because he knows that’s not his place to give his opinions. were watching the Academy Awards a few years ago, and Robert De Niro came out, and all he started talking about was politics, and it took us 10 seconds to turn the channel. We did not care to hear about his opinion.

[@simonnorth5008]

Fascinating. He really knew how to pitch it and stay neutral. Effortlessly. I guess this is why he was so successful. What a legend. The Colonel on the other hand... Elvis would have been unstoppable if he'd have been allowed to tour Europe and the world. Anyway, what a man.

[@tacticalix]

What if Elvis had toured oversees and something actually happened to him, as the Colonel feared? Elvis belongs to the world and history now....but was FIRMLY a product and representation of America, the country he loved and respected foremost. It's kind of fitting that he only performed....for US. Not performing overseas probably AMPLIFIED his gravitas....AS an American phenomenon and UNIVERSAL entity. Let the McCartneys and ABBAs, etc. tour Japan and wherever else.

[@KathleenFerretti-fo4ez]

But Elvis wanted to tour overseas. He wanted a challenge, and a change. He said he wanted to do it. But Elvis’s needs were not put first, unfortunately.

[@serpentinasnape]

Elvis wanted a change. He wanted to be challenged artistically. Look what happened with the 68 special.🥰 I believe, he would have reinvented himself with worldwide tours again and probably not spiralled into total drug abuse and misery. Same goes for the films. If he had been able to get better scripts that would have challenged him (again something Parker mishandled), things might have been different. (I think he was really good in his last two films despite the scripts being far from great!)

[@wendyromero9488]

Elvis is THE NE AND ONLY!!! IT WILL ALWAYS BE THAT WAY!!!

[@Jeri_C11]

He used his wit and humor to disguise his self consciousness and he did a great job as always. He has such a vulnerability that comes through.

[@realworkoutsforrealpeople743]

He was a simple man at heart. Just a poor kid who deservedly came to incredible riches early in life and had no clue had to handle it really.

[@southerngirl9941]

Jeri C., Wonderfully said, Jeri, that's how I 'read' him, too. This must have been a torture for him ... . And I would never ever defend Parker in any way 😡, but this time, he saved Elvis, who couldn't wait to get away from this I believe.

[@rosefarbman7345]

Elvis was the BEST. I saw him on my 16th birthday. I followed him until he died. He was the most humble, kind person, especially in this industry. He never put anyone down. He was so handsome and never will be another like him. His manager took so much advantage of him. It is a shame he died so young. RIP Elvis, we love you.

[@majasndergaard5665]

Elvis did a great interview, he kept his integrity, sincerety, politeness and wonderful sense of hunor during the entire interview. His father Vernon was humble and honest. The manager "col." Tom Parker is also being himself, showing off and being the rude, crude, clumsy and over-the-top bossy clown he was so infamous of being. This is a valuable piece of history. Just love Elvis.

[@ajp2812]

I don't think Colonel Parker was rude and bossy here. He was just trying to keep order. At the beginning, he was trying to keep people from walking and standing in front of the people who were seated, and evidently in the middle of the interview someone was out of place again and he was asking him/her to move. Someone had to keep order. At the end of the interview he at least tried to implement a bit of humor when the allotted time was over and he had to cut it off. Maybe we do have reasons not like Colonel Parker, but not from this video.

[@user-xe5cz3dw8m]

I agree 100% with everything you said, especially about Colonel Tom Parker. What a con man.

[@bbo1779]

Elvis handled himself very well in this interview...no political comments either.

[@dekelanson5280]

Yeah I know. Today they'd go on some political rant.I also liked how he wouldn't criticize other performers.Total class.

[@MichaelJ44]

One of his best traits, he never talked about politics, in 21 years of the spotlight

[@mojo-media]

@@MichaelJ44 that's because he was advised by the Colonel to never speak publicly about politics. During the mid 60's, he wanted to publicly support MLK & The Civil Rights Movement, but the Colonel put a gag order on him.

[@mojo-media]

That's because he was advised by the Colonel to never speak publicly about politics. During the mid 60's, he wanted to publicly support MLK & The Civil Rights Movement, but the Colonel put a gag order on him.

[@MichaelJ44]

@@mojo-media Elvis never talked about politics in public way before he met the colonel. He never wanted to talk publicly about anything

[@mitchellwestford9312]

Thanks to All who support Him keep His legacy alive forever Elvis Presley Never be forgotten 2022

[@CJLOVE23]

My goodness he had such a wonderful sense of humor. Such a humble kind genuine beautiful man

[@dhaley8847]

Elvis was a humble, intelligent person and He handles the press very well. He talks of going to Japan and Europe how wonderful that would have been, I think a tour like that would have energized him and really brought out the best of Elvis. He always could rise to an occasion! the 68 special and the 73 Hawaii concert are perfect examples off Elvis showing the world that He was on top of his game! TCB!

[@joe6096]

Contrary to the movie, in real life Elvis never knew Colonel Parker's real name was Andreas van Kuijk, nor that he was in America illegally. That's why he could never leave the states to tour, but also that as seen here Elvis had no idea that there was a sinister reason why he could never tour outside of America. The facts about "The Colonel" didn't come out until Priscilla sued him in 1979.

[@tacticalix]

That's the thing....he was ALREADY super energized (he even eluded to this in this press conference where he said he'd 'never retire because he had so much energy'....never heard THAT before from anyone!) and we got MORE than 'the best' out of him. I kind of like that he never went 'over there' and shared what is/was OURS! Though the world gets their 'piece'....Elvis was AMERICA'S!! I'm/We're SELFISH about our King! I'm a BETTER American because Elvis Presley was SOLELY American!

[@debra2700]

@@joe6096 All of that is true but Elvis could have done world tours if he really wanted to go. Either everyone around Elvis was right that no one could tell Elvis what to do or that Tom Parker had complete control over him but both things can't be true at once.

[@bringbackcommonsense528]

They were in the process of planning a tour of Europe when he died.

[@debra2700]

@@bringbackcommonsense528 Elvis talked about changing his life but there were no plans in the works for a tour of Europe.

[@mariecatherineletendre3719]

Just marvelous in all respects! Elvis was so genuine and fielded the questions beautifully.

[@CornbreadOracle]

He seems so nice, so genuinely humble. It’s interesting how he addresses the female reporters with such endearments as “honey” and “dear” but the men are “sirs”. It’s his way being nice and, oddly enough, respectful, though that seems strange to people born and raised well after this era. No one seems to take offense but he’d be excoriated today. Overall he seems like a kind, simple country boy made good. I just wish he’d realized that he didn’t need the Colonel; the Colonel needed him. Elvis seems like he was decent to the core; too bad he wasn’t made of stronger stuff.

[@realworkoutsforrealpeople743]

He was a Southern gentleman and those terms are what older men will use to address a woman in the South to this day. It is not as PC today than it was then but, placed in the historical context of this interview, it was fine. I love how you describe him, "a kind, simple country boy made good". Even he confirms it in a way when he talks about his overnight rise to fame. Being the first superstar of the television era and having to navigate that without any kind of blueprint or safeguard or even peers, geez...it is sobering to even consider. Man, he was just so polite and measured and respectful -can you think of anyone in the public eye who says "I beg your pardon" nowadays? And it is jarring to realize how clueless he was when it came to the "business" of Elvis Presley, always deferring to Col Parker for an answer/explanation. Knowing what we know now about their "business" relationship, it is infuriating to see it happen in such plain view. It pierces my heart to see what we lost when he died. There is a theory out there that what led to his death was way more complicated than simple drug abuse and/or heart failure btw. On case you are interested...Elvis Presley: Head Trauma, Autoimmunity, Pain, and Early Death (practicalpainmanagement.com)

[@carolhayar3037]

@@realworkoutsforrealpeople743 not only older men addressing woman -- i have a cousin from the south who always addressed the family elders as yes sir, yes mam

[@carolhayar3037]

my cousin from the south addressed all family elders w-yes sir, yes maam

[@CornbreadOracle]

@@carolhayar3037 I’m from the south myself. GenX. Men cannot get away with “honey” and “dear” like that now. But we do “yes ma’am” and “yes sir” still, although not as stringently as we used to.

[@Mulberry2000]

in the north of England men some times call women love etc and the women do that to the men as well. Its just being nice and nothing sexual in it- the get this terminology from the British.

[@joanne26]

Hello from England Elvis summed it up in reply to one question by saying: "the image is one thing and a human being is another". How cathartic this answer was. He was just so "DIFFERENT" He was truly "A ONE OFF" HUMAN being He sang like "NOBODY" else He dressed like "NOBODY" else His STAGE PRESENCE was like "NOBODY" else with that WIGGLE. Through his very short life he reinvented himself and the start of the 70's when i was a kid things were so different again from the 60's. Even more outrageous and colourful with things like Bell Bottom trousers. and jumpsuits. How different the Press were as well back then and we are really talking about 50 years ago. There must be thousands of people still alive that were so lucky to have gone to his shows and just had that life changing experience. We can all look back at this interview with happiness and sadness at the same time. He just loved to entertain the fans and GAVE HIS BODY AND SOUL to the END, YES TO THE VERY END OF HIS LIFE. I think the music industry today is SO FICKLE. Big tour LIVE CONCERTS seem to be a thing of the past for the so called artists of the last 15-20 years

[@mariamotorca]

Beautifully said.

[@jeremeymiller3406]

A lot of celebrities and athletes should take a long look at how this man conducted himself his entire career in press conferences up till the very end he remained humble, respectful and polite he was smart enough to know both sides listen to music and proud enough to keep any opinions on political or controversial topics to himself knowing full well he had the potential to influence millions by answering questions like that a certain way I think that’s very admirable sadly people like him are far and few between these days

[@christopherone1]

what a disgraceful comment. like entertainers aren't just people with opinions, give me a break. It was a different time back then. Elvis was indeed political and was hounded, degraded, hated by the republican party...the way they treated him was outrageous, degrading to him because he employed and had 'negro' (using the nice word here) friends. They called him horrible terrible names. Elvis sought out Nixon b/c he wanted a drug narc badge (he was a drug addict and thought with that he'd be able to transport any all drugs where ever he wanted). Give me a break with your unbelievable ignorant, arrogant, ridiculously stupid comment.

[@joannvannini2809]

You certainly could tell by his face and snicker how he felt about the women's right movement question. He wasn't for it! Most men at that time were intimidated by women becoming more equal. I like to think Elvis would have eventually embraced it...

[@jeremeymiller3406]

@@joannvannini2809 I’d like to think so too I think he tried to keep up with modern culture which is evident in his music how he modernized some of his most polar songs he was absolutely a traditionalist though I know he got kind of serious with famous actress Anne Margaret but felt threatened by her career he wanted someone who would remain and home basically he wanted someone he could control but I think it’s due to the draconian era he was brought up in when it was drilled into every young man and woman’s head that the men were supposed to be the bread winner and women were to remain at home and with the kids now days it’s the exact opposite for a lot of people even if he didn’t he would t have any choice but to accept that

[@matthews8576]

Watching this 72 interview makes his fall just 4-5 years later even more unbelievable.

[@joe6096]

He still looks and sounds very good here. After '73 is when he really started going down hill, after the Hawaii special. 4 years is all it took, makes me terribly sad just thinking about it.

[@mmhthree]

There's a picture of Elvis and Ginger in December of 1976 at her Grandfather's funeral and he looks pretty good in that time period. The end came pretty quick and by June 1977 he was looking really bad, and didn't make it but a few more weeks.

[@keirgazelle2451]

He did not fall...he was pushed. His manager used him..lied to him and no one cared as long as he kept paying the bills. He was a sweet, careing man..who needed to be in the hospital. He was ill...he needed rest. People failed him.

[@Patracat]

I saw him cloae up in November 1976 and he looked fabulous, in good health and full of energy. Linda T. was nearby and told me he had just been to a health spa in Palm Springs for six weeks.

[@tolistolis8277]

Sonny west in a interview was say,the real problem start in 74-75 because he start take lots of hard down stuff like demerol, Until 73 use only uppers and sleeping and diet pills,but the downstuff rapidly change his apearence, demerol 5 times more powerful from morphine, extreme heavy,

[@MB-cx2ks]

Thank you. I love Elvis and sorely miss his charming presence in the world. So glad I saw him live.

[@janetlehrman6948]

Elvis was the class act, genuine, polite, funny, Love him❤

[@Rock4UNow]

Thank you, Leon Been looking for the full version for a long time.

[@sherlshirley5713]

Smoking 🔥 hot!! His sweet personality makes him even more amazing.

[@DevonChampion]

Honesty and respect will always go a million miles further than a lie or jealously ever could.

[@craigplumlee]

Thanks for the upload 😊 Elvis was great here. I admit I love his voice, whether he's singing OR talking

[@synchronicity1470]

and we have to applaud the wonderfully responsive, courteous roomful of journalists! Elvis had them eating out of his hands. They were equally kind and respectful. a stellar event!

[@serenitylove6926]

Of course I knew who Elvis was when I was a kid we used to watch his old movies on the 4:00 movie. But when I was a teenager I saw him in an interview he was dressed in blue and it was around 1972 he came across as a very nice person and humble. I remember him saying I'm just an entertainer... And I thought it was the perfect answer. I realize now that this was the interview. I remember at the time I thought he was really cool.

[@carolsheenyhailstoneartgra3977]

Such a wonderful sense of humour and so beautiful to look at.. Tom parker makes my blood boil

[@realworkoutsforrealpeople743]

The carnival barking and deflecting of business related questions are revolting.

[@MaaikevanBroekhovenIBCLC]

He's in great spirits as always.❤

[@philgrimshaw1721]

Fantastic ! What a truly humble guy he was ! Never put anybody down ever ! Thanks for sharing TCE

[@astragreen]

Great to see an here from the carnival guy parker you can see the manager's respect from the two Presley's

[@astragreen]

The colonel's job was to keep the millions rolling in as elvis bought jet plane after house's for everyone cars also house's for kitchen staff gardener's jewellery everywhere everything, elvis contracted the colonel got a third of the earrings negotiations, which was about normal considering the times an big contracted deals involving millions of dollars, some believe otherwise rumours are hard to dispel especially since nobody knows for sure and elvis has passed away including his father, the 50% talk was probably the merchandising, toys, teddies, mugs scarves, nick nack ect ect. Which again was about normal, no the bad talk about the colonel making elvis work is all baloney, as for the colonel not having a passport, rubbish elvis would have got him one from Nixon that time he called in tha oval office to get his federal badge an gun licence, also the colonel was married to an American lady, also elvis kept putting it off (girls guns pills) couldn't be found in Europe, he wanted to go granted, however it's like giving up on the dope I'll clean myself up next week year ,then it just was to late, he should have went over in 1960 before he got dragged down!..

[@moirahenry5195]

He was so polite to each and every person giving them his full attention when they asked him questions. It's a pity Parker didn't have any manners. Elvis was a real southern gentleman.😍😍😍👑👑👑

[@RiverDanube]

RESPECT - he had it in bucketloads. He had respect for everyone that's just another reason that makes him so personable. He had respect for any individual, their opinions, their questions, their time and their demands. How sweet was it when he bent so far forwards to see the person he he was talking to.

[@priamelada5623]

Exactly! And the way he looks and people, no arrogance whatsoever, but humbleness. Such a beautiful heart, ELVIS!

[@cclg52]

This interview just shows that the press has not changed in 50+ years, they still ask such idiotic questions.

[@stevenrobertson9583]

If all entertainers where like Elvis on all issues other than their craft!

[@sarzz8494]

Such a sweetheart and kind soul ❤

[@karlhungus5554]

Awesome video. Elvis was so humble, respectful, open, and funny. And, of course, handsome.

[@matthews8576]

The best interview he ever did. He was just the coolest.

[@musicheartnsoul-presley-tc4004]

@The Ultimate Elvis Channel by Leon Thank you for sharing and for showing what the questions were. I appreciate your time and effort very much. I Love & Miss You My Sweet Elvis!💋 Thank you Darlin’ for the gifts you left for us to enjoy❣️ TCB⚡️with❤️TLC

[@mieke81]

Thank you for this video! This was my favourite Elvis. I think because here he was closer to my age now.

[@sportycornelius6856]

The MSG gig was the first time I saw Elvis. And he did come back to New York to Long Island the following year.

[@Cat-iu3iu]

Good to see the press conference in its entirety, thanks! Interesting to see his interaction and body language when his father answered a question at the end. I wonder whose idea it was to bring Vernon onto these press conferences I've seen? Maybe having family around made him feel less nervous in public situations.

[@johnwheeler4957]

Thanks for posting this in full. This is far superior than the usual snippets from this conference that are highlighted.

[@batty2023]

Absolutely love this beautiful man. RIP we miss you...

[@tracy3364]

What was not to love about this man Handsome Great singer Beautiful face Gorgeous smile Amazing laugh Humble Polite Great Humour Wow they broke the mould

[@wenvqz.56]

Damn Parker! He didn't give Elvis a chance of going to europe or japan. Damn inmigrant!!!!

[@MissterX]

7:14 I'll translate his answer: "I'm not going to fall into your bullshit trap and give you my opinion. I have no desire to alienate and or lose over half of my audience!"

[@fariastupiantigo]

3:14 what a great humorous reply 😂😂😂😂 4:55 that's such a beautiful, honest and humble answer and attitude!!!

[@PeggySalter-e9b]

I love this man he is so true and he loves his fans and gives his all to them❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂

[@InTheNow2020]

This is such an iconic interview and probably my favourite as it showed "E's", various aspects of his personality. A very charming and humble man. Hard to believe he would be gone a little more than 5-years after this. Unreal still.✌️⚡🎻

[@tinapapp7136]

💛✨GREAT INTERVIEW WITH TALENTED AMAZING ELVIS PRESLEY. SWEET AND CARING TO OTHERS. HE CARED SO, MUCH FOR HIS FANS AND SUCH A LOVING HEART💛.💜

[@anY-bf9ud]

Elvis as always handles himself so well infront of all the cameras and reporters. His daddy by his side, he just loved his family . Did anyone notice how his master sorry manager dictates everything from the side lines, I've always had the impression he put the fear of God into Elvis, he definitely pulled all the strings. The part where Parker tells people to come forward its like he's got Elvis displayed on show in the ring of a cattle market, horrid greedy man, he controlled Elvis,s life, and Elvis couldn't see it. Elvis is always so polite and charming, never disrespectful to anyone or anything, just wished he,d stood up to his master, even his very early girlfriends said they told him to him to , or he,d pay for it, and he sure did, Elvis should have been allowed to spread his artistic wings, he was caged and sanitised from a very young age, its no surprise he chose some of the paths he chose, Gladys saw the shark in Parker from day one, he tugged and tugged at Elvis till he took him under. Parker should have been got rid of after the movie noose, Elvis would have been happier and content both professionally and personally. This was 72 and the beginning of what was to be a very preventable sad decline, such a travesty. . Thanks for this historic upload. .

[@thomasandersen2938]

Elvis enjoy his lifestyle and elvis did what he wanted

[@anY-bf9ud]

@@elvisAronPresleybyRusty cannot disagree with one word you've said.

[@jj-uf9vu]

To kind for he's own best ❤️

[@ursulaengbers2526]

Elvis forever 🕺🏻🎸🎤📀

[@donknox9122]

This is a perfect example of why I LOVE KZbin SO MUCH. Thank you for painstakingly editing this and providing such a cherished time capsule for all of us.

[@ganelinganev7428]

50 years ago today - 9 June 1972 - 9 June 2022!

[@tamzinx9526]

He really is such a genuine, down to earth man! I adore that about him💌

[@jeanbrown6610]

Great to see, love the gold belt part, and so loveable, Thank you Leon !!!!!

[@alessandraleite7851]

Eterno Rei!!! Sua simpatia, beleza e alegria eram contagiantes. Lamentável ter morrido tão jovem. Amo ❤

[@pennygajan5995]

“I am just an entertainer” ❤️

[@firenze5555]

The understatement of the year! He's so charismatic and humble. Legend!

[@elliottmayer-yeager8087]

Such a kind gentleman

[@charlenedonovan8948]

Thank you SO much for enabling the closed captioning for those of us with hearing issues, Leon. Loving this one! I have searched a long time for the complete version of this interview. Thank you!

[@MalinForsman]

the coolest King ever!

[@joe6096]

7:21 - "Honey, I just soon keep my own personal views about that to myself"........ if only entertainers would use his leadership and guidance in that. Also, if you know anything about southern vernacular, when someone starts an answer to you with the word "honey", it ain't because they love you I can guarantee you that.

[@brettbrinkman4387]

Thanks for the memories EP. Glad l was able to see you twice. I've seen just about everyone from Elvis to Maiden. Elvis...no comparison.

[@annamariaP]

The perfect performer no BS, no woke , love him always

[@timpmurph71]

Lmfaooo yeah the guy who recorded In the Ghetto and If I Can Dream at the height of the Civil Rights movement was totallllly not woke. You prolly think Johnny Cash was a right winger, too. 😂

[@Chickweed69]

Uh Elvis was woke

[@queenblackmamba]

My parents took me with them to his concert at the Madison Square Garden.

[@buckiannscreations9089]

Col Tom Parker was his downfall..He took 50% of everything Elvis earned..locked him into all those movies he didnt want to do..Its a shame he never got to travel and tour abroad as he wished..Such a lovely person..so kind..so funny..sweet..and my God was he gorgeous in every way...Inside and out. Love you Elvis and always will be my number one!

[@maryspencer4975]

When Elvis walks in he looks so majestic. Handsome.

[@laughingbad]

Yep, he took him to make freaking movies WTF. How on earth you took elvis who was at the point the face of music to make movies. If he'd never leave for 7 years to make movies can you imagine the songs/albums he would release? Elvis and the beatles would've been competing for the top spot in music back then lol.

[@SoutherMusings]

He did not take 50% of everything...Parker got 50% pf promotional and merchandising and 25% of Entertainment (Recording, Concerts and Movies)..This was from 1955 to 1976 when he did resign a new contract for 50% of everything...

[@MichaelJ44]

Parker did some good things also. He kept Elvis’ fame from 1958-60 he was responsible for the 68’ comeback , he did well for Elvis’ security also considering he was at security for Lyndon B

[@RJsStudio131]

@@MichaelJ44 For Lyndon B????

[@debbieferguson5186]

I will always love Elvis Presley he is still the most attractive man I ever seen

[@halinakardyna8864]

Very charming Elvis

[@lourdessoler1062]

Fabulous job as usual, Leon! Thank you!!!

[@Wildlife_SA.]

(3:19) I take vitamin E! 🤣🤣👍

[@anitamoberg2082]

Such a lovley man ....

[@georgerutnam1053]

what a class act and gentleman the way he answered the questions......we miss you big guy!

[@elenicecastro9276]

💯🕺🌠ELVIS FOREVER! 🌠🕺🌠👏🏻👏🏻

[@eoinMB3949]

It's sad that we live in a world where a man can't share his views on certain topics for fear of being cancelled. Elvis handled the question very skillfully but still, its Shameful that this is the world we live in.

[@elisabethvalade9866]

I don't think he wanted to share his personal views, did NOT want to tip the scales one way or the other, re ANYONE.

[@christina3056]

Colonel Parker controlled him and took fat percentages of money selling Elvis memorabilia and booking concert after concert. Elvis burnt out. He would have loved to have done worldwide concerts but ended up stuck in Vegas. Elvis was an extraordinarily talented but humble guy. So glad he's still thought of as the King of Rock n Roll. A one-off in the world of music ❤

[@Lighttanguitar]

You know those ambient sound machines with rain, ocean waves, white noise, heartbeat, etc. that soothe you to sleep? They need to make one with Elvis just talking. ❤ 🤤

[@pauline9580]

Agree....his voice often sends me to sweet lullabies....ASM totally.

[@rODIUMuk]

So sad they couldn’t film in New York

[@michaelforbes4751]

Elvis comes across to be avery intelligent man.

[@patticriss2238]

Thank you for that. It’s hard to find the full interview. I enjoyed it.

[@mistamanfred1693]

i hate Colonel he deserved that world tour… everyone missed out on that

[@matrix5000100]

I am a man and I say it openly (as a fan): "I loved Elvis Presley when I was 13, I still love him at 60......and I will love him until the last minute - no matter when this last minute comes, Elvis was and is a king from another universe!

[@howardrader3416]

Exact same age Loved this dude

[@angelamayer8209]

Interviews waren nicht sein Ding, er fühlt sich sichtlich unwohl. Um Höflichkeit bemüht bringt ers hinter sich mit seinem liebenswürdigen Charme. ❤

[@davidfranson9786]

I had read Elvis didn't appear in msg earlier because he had thought people in new York wouldn't like him as much as in other cities so he waited until the time was right or when he was good to be there

[@aron__1059]

Thank you for sharing with the world moments like this that show just how humble, kind and a pure heart. Watching interviews today, Elvis leans in his eyes looking directly at the person speaking. A majority of artists do not give interviews like Elvis, he wanted to see you, and give you an honest answer. My nanny she was as close to perfect and Elvis has so many of my nanny's. He most defiantly was one of a kind, and obviously an attractive man but his eyes show a soul that is kind. I can't imagine how he felt later on, knowing that he was hurting himself trying to numb his pain the love for God the internal struggle. At 600 pills the day he died, he had a circle of yes people. When you hear had I confronted him "which he needed" I would have been fired. A mans life is more important than being fired. You can get back up, you cannot when you pass. Knowing Lisa Marie was upstairs. People blame the addiction, but Elvis did not think they were drugs because of the Doctor, I think he realized that his best interests aren't being looked at when you look and see what you are given to take as meds. With Elvis having no issues to cause the reasons why he was on heavy meds, that is the problem and someone should have stepped in. You can see that Elvis wants to go places...Tom as he refers to himself was in complete control because Elvis being a kind humble and gracious man thought Tom put Elvis where he was. Tom stopped Elvis from being Elvis along with losing his wife and daughter full time he would have pulled himself together had he known he was going to Europe. Elvis had never left the country until he went to serve...isn't that odd for a musician especially Elvis whose voice speaks what words don't.

[@darkoz1692]

That Colonel Parker sure was a piece of work, Elvis could've been even more without him.

[@JohnnyFriendly]

Not true. The Colonel was responsible for his financial success and it's extremely unlikely that Presley would have been as successful without him. Every step of the way the Colonel negotiated with RCA, hollywood studios etc to ensure that Elvis had the best deal possible and some of the deals he wrangled for Elvis were truly astonishing (I am currently reading Elvis' bio by Peter Guralnick, early '60s years, and this is all documented there)

[@ornellabarbaro3861]

Monetary wise and his fame I sort of agree. But as a manager he didn’t take interest in his personal growth as a Entertainer. Elvis out grew his manager by leaps and bounds. Presley needed a music manager not a carney manager.

[@travels129]

He could hav got rid of Parker anytime elvis a super singer no elvis no parker!!

[@cclg52]

Could anyone be more polite than Elvis was to the press? Maybe a lot of today's entertainers could take a lesson from Elvis. Keep their political views and opinions to themselves.

[@annettejacobsen6035]

I grew up with many of Elvis Presley records playing Mum and Dad were big fans I'll never forget those were that happiest memories of my childhood in the 70s

[@lordburlap4514]

Elvis…..all class…..

[@tacticalix]

Elvis: "I'm just an entertainer". The Milky Way": "I'm just a galaxy".

[@BobE316]

When Elvis started doing live concerts again, he should have gotten rid of the Colonel. He could have traveled the world, maybe done a couple of serious movies, and that might have saved his life. The Colonel worked him to death to pay off his gambling debts, and because he was an illegal immigrant, he kept Elvis from touring out of the country...MHO

[@christopherone1]

yes, and doing 2 concerts per night in Vegas was insane.

[@BobE316]

Very true Lauren

[@elisabethvalade9866]

RIGHT!! And sooo sad. Parker had a way of making him feel responsible. What a creep!!!

[@jacquelineloveselvis]

Just beautiful, baby!

[@heikebohne8864]

Elvis, THE Man of thousands, that Man from Memphis.... Fantastic, Papa Vernon too....💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@highaltitude787]

😂😂😂 oh precious Elvis. Remained upright as he looked down below to the invisible journalist

[@travels129]

Still in good shape and health here its up to us how we are daily .depending on how we take care of ourselves. Only 5 years later all over too fast dont abuse the health!!!

[@davidhickey1830]

I have my kids watch this so they learn to say "I beg your pardon" when they don't hear or understand what somebody says, instead of grunting "Huh?" Class act all the way...

[@silent-ology565]

This is a great service you did here, it always annoys me to see that edited clip of him sidestepping the political questions (the part where he says "No, I can't even say that" is always cut off at "No."). A suspicious edit, let's leave it at that.

[@stevejohnston2715]

Amazing, in just 5 short years he would be dead. Hard to imagine from this footage.

[@lindaeasley5606]

The gold belt : it was presented to him as an award for breaking attendance records at a venue he was performing at. Later he would have gemstones adorn it

[@jacquelineloveselvis]

It was a gift from The International Hotel, Las Vegas for breaking all attendance records.

[@doublebo7]

No gemstones we’re ever attached to this gold belt

[@deejay8403]

The person who asked Elvis why he waited so long to come to New York was Geraldo Rivera.

[@RJsStudio131]

Geraldo the Hack