ELVIS PRESLEY Vegas Dressing Room, Stage, & Suite INTERNATIONAL HOTEL WESTGATE RESORTS

[@alanmeech69]

In 1969 I was 20 years old and on my first visit to LA from London. The friend I was staying with knew Barbara McNair who came to dinner. She had recently finished filming change of habit with Elvis. While with us she called Elvis and he invited her out to see his Vegas show. 4 of us went with her. The show was audio-recorded and can be found on CD. Elvis introduced Barbara from the stage during the show. After, we were all invited to his dressing room. He looked amazing, a beautiful man in fact. Mama Cass was also present. Elvis was friendly, charming & engaging. We were there for quite some time, not a brief meet & greet. An amazing event in my life!

[@firstumc4221]

Oh wow I envy you so much! Since seeing the ELVIS movie last year I have had my fangirl renewed in all things Elvis. What an amazing person he was and it's so sad the things that transpired towards the end of his life. RIP Elvis and Lisa Marie also.

[@robbiejenkins4379]

Wow what a special and precious memories

[@josephblumenberg6574]

Man...I’d love to go back in time and feel the excitement of seeing Elvis Presley on that stage!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

I agree.. thats the way I would have liked to see an elvis show, in that show room

[@ballantine58]

Me too !!

[@shadykatie100]

@@ballantine58 Me three!

[@kishdogg1594]

When the Beatles are in shock when meeting someone you know There Truly Amazing God Bless there Souls

[@brendaphillips2092]

Me too that would be phenomenal Long live the king

[@pameaves3170]

I was blessed to have seen Elvis in concert 5 times and got close enough to have him grab my hand. ❤❤

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Wow!!!

[@marycriske6024]

On lucky and blessed to touch him!

[@robbiejenkins4379]

Omg I probably would have fainted

[@robertm8221]

My aunt and her best friend booked an Elvis shows in Vegas in 1973 but her friend had an a family issue at the last minute and couldn't make it, my aunt asked if i wanna to go instead. I wasn't fan of Elvis at the time so I said no, finally she convinced me to go and became fan after the show was over. In hindsight I feel blessed now to have had the opportunity to see him performing in Vegas. Back in those days the stages were in close proximity to the performer, it felt like the audience and performance connected in a personal level which you don't see today, now you need binoculars to see a performer.

[@lastchild6194]

That wasn't just ordinary chills you were feeling Jordan. That was the spirit of Elvis himself my friend.

[@delishme2]

No it wasn't. He is resting in peace, and lord knows the poor man deserved it.

[@christopherevans9119]

My Mom & Dad saw Elvis when they were filming that’s the way It Is... She got a kiss & scarf from the king... When she passed away In 2013, The scarf that Elvis threw to her was buried with her, along with her TCB bracelet loved to wear...

[@ms.sonshine8878]

Lucky girl. RIP Mom.

[@artmakerforever3510]

Now that's a story! I bet they hang out on the other side! 💝

[@christopherevans9119]

How lucky The king & her are with the true King of Kings In Heaven... How great thou are!

[@christopherevans9119]

@@ms.sonshine8878 She & Elvis are in Heavenly peace with the Kingdom God that will be our enteral home to those believe..

[@sandeesparkles5135]

What a story, I bet your Mom told that story for years!

[@deano6912]

Great to see backstage. Big shout out to the Westgate for letting us see it - I will be a future customer to show my gratitude. Thanks Jordan loved it!

[@tricky2055]

Me too. Never been to Vegas because I don’t gamble and quit drinking years ago. However, I’ll now make the trip just to see that hotel.

[@BungieStudios]

Same.

[@Melinda-o9o]

My cousin got to go to a Elvis Presley Show, Wish I could of seen Elvis live. Thank you for sharing ✨✨

[@judyfowler3069]

Thank you to the Westgate for preserving what they could of Elvis's years there and Thank you Jordan for the wonderful video...Elvis was one of a kind...He will never be forgotten..

[@rocksmith3796]

standing center stage looking out at the seats gave me chills....great job....elvis forever!!

[@Parrothead8738]

Jordan-I got to take a tour of this suite a few years ago by accident-we were just asking about the tour in general, times, costs, etc.--and the lady that gave the tours said, “Just come with me” and we got to take this tour for free-except we gave her a nice tip of course! One thing I remember she told us is that the 4 white “lion head chairs” belonged to Elvis’ and were in his Graceland home originally. Enjoyed seeing this all again-thank you so much for doing this!!!

[@liviamoon]

What a lucky boy you must be to see all this.❤ I was definitely born at the wrong time. I would have been completely addicted to Elvis.🥰🙈 Thank you so much for your videos.🩵🦋🙏

[@lorih2924]

Coolest Elvis Vegas vlog. Can’t seem to get enough Elvis vlogs. You could easily get lost in that penthouse. Amazing watching you retrace Elvis’ steps from dressing room to the stage. The whole Elvis vlog is absolutely awesome. Thank you, Jordan. Thank you to the hotel in being very generous in letting you have all that access and filming all of it. God bless you and them

[@mrpeel3239]

Jordan has left the building! You have truly provided the ultimate Elvis All Access pass to your viewers. Superb!!

[@nellieyotty6300]

I was honored to see Elvis live six times and received my scarf an a kiss from him 1976 Portland Oregon.He was amazing Thank you for helping me remember great times.🙋🐦😃

[@davidellis5141]

There is a misconception that Elvis was not at his best in Las Vegas. The first few years of his residency are legendary for the quality of the shows he put on. He was the main attraction. The King.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

His first years in vegas is my favorite era of his work

[@ninamc1]

To me, Elvis could do no wrong in any performance!!❤️

[@laurenlovelady5246]

@@DazewithJordantheLion I agree! I rewatch/ listen to That’s the Way It Is over and over. He was peak in voice and showmanship 👌🏼 This was a real treat, Jordan!

[@Jsimm100]

I Agree. The first few years of Elvis in Vegas was great. The last several years we're not so great. I think at that point he was over the Vegas routine schitck and wanted something to do. Like touring overseas like his peers.

[@jasonthompson9885]

@@DazewithJordantheLion Same!!! My favorite years. He looked and sounded amazing!

[@bessofhardwick9311]

My mum is a huge Elvis fan. When I was a kid in the 70s, she had a double-bed sized poster of him on the wall in her bedroom. My dad just put up with it, I guess. LOL I remember the day Elvis died, my dad woke us up with a cup of tea and told us he'd heard it on the radio. I still remember that clearly all these years later. Thanks for uploading, Jordan! x

[@darlenegriffith6186]

I, too, remember the day Elvis died. I was living in Manhattan and shopping with a friend at the time, when we both heard someone say that Elvis had died. Sure enough, it was plastered all over the front pages of all the major newspapers as we passed by the newsstands. RIP Elvis.

[@mlm21]

Funny, speaking of Barry Manilow in this video. My mom had a poster behind my parents bedroom door. My dad put up with the poster. Now I know other parents did the same thing. While my mom loved Barry's music. I think they found it more funny than serious (the poster, not Barry's music. Even though it was not my dad's music style).

[@sandeesparkles5135]

Oh my, I am over the moon on this vlog, what a perfect way to wake up on a new spring day and see how “the king of Las Vegas” rolled. The back stage in front of the stage, floor where he said his prayer... and his room. I have never in my life seen anything as beautiful as that room. When I was young I stayed with my Daddy at the International in a regular high-roller room at the time and it was nothing like this one that is for sure. Thank you so much for calling the Resort and seeing if you could film, The Westgate went out of their way for you allowing us a personal glimpse in providing a vision that none of us could ever imagine. I think next time I go to Vegas I’ll be staying at the Westgate myself. I’ll mention I saw your vlog 🐩 “Thank You Very Much”

[@Jeri_C11]

What a great video. My heat was actually pounding when you showed how Elvis went all the way around to the stage. People used to say he’d just appear because everyone was so worked up. The Colonel wanted Barbara Streisand to go first in case there were any kinks with the sound or other problems. Then they’d be worked out before Elvis had to go on. Thank you so much for the tour. It was so respectful and sensitive towards Elvis. It was like he really was visiting with us. 🎸🕺🏻🎸🕺🏻🎤🎤❤️❤️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️

[@rivergirl76]

I was in the Elvis suite and you did a fabulous job of capturing it. One of the claims is that the pull down bed in the 1st bedroom you visited was where Lisa Marie slept. It was amazing to be in the suite, could just feel the presence of Elvis...goosebumps style. Loved the presentation of this vlog...just the best. Of course, Elvis had a complete orchestra to back him..."That's The Way It Is" was great in showing how the Elvis shows were done. Thank you, thank you very much.

[@Lambert1386]

One of your best! Love Elvis!

[@yooel]

This is an excellent video! I am an Elvis Presley Fan, and when Elvis was alive and performing in Vegas, I was a child. I only know about his Vegas performances from the videos and films made of his Vegas performances. Thank you for giving us a glimpse into the past as to what it was like when Elvis was performing in Vegas 53 years ago.

[@carolm3055]

Wow...I saw Elvis at the International for my 21st birthday!! Thanks for this video! Brings back memories!! Elvis was charismatic! I couldn't believe I was there watching Elvis's show!!

[@ndeep45]

Elvis is in the Building!! Awesome vlog.. don't care much about colonel tom Parker. Liberace and Barbara Streisand and of course Elvis graced the stage and excitement of being in Vegas at the same time.. it was an experience that made Vegas what it is today. Barry Manilow graces on that tradition. Cool going to see where Elvis played and sang to the crowds and Elvis bar! The King is in the building! Barry's pianos and guided backstage tour to the stage.. Wayne Newton played here and Elvis would be covered in various pieces of women's clothing! Tuscany room is pretty elaborate, Elvis's hangouts while in Vegas baby!! Press releases for the enterouge of crews that happened around when Elvis was in town. The suite is very elaborate with a pool and overlooking the city. Pretty much built for comfort of a small group to entertain.. I think I could live there forever.. Mohammed Ali and Elvis giving the bath robe! The Westgate or the International hotel as it was known in Elvis days.. Thank you for taking us there Jordan 🇯🇴

[@rosehoary8906]

Thanks for this great video, It really persuaded me to go to Vegas once to see where Elvis made part of the performance history. I always saw old videos from behind the scenes of his concerts, I never thought the place where he performed was so beautiful like that! I think Elvis left some of his energy there for the people. This is wonderful.

[@vayabroder729]

“There’s no one cooler than Elvis...”; Alice Cooper.

[@dianadarrell1905]

Elvis was the originator of the word - COOL !!!

[@ms.sonshine8878]

Elvis actually revived the Vegas economy, it was in an economic slump before he started performing there regularly.

[@carolkaser2305]

Wow... what a vlog. It brought back so many memories. We stayed at the old Hilton (International) hotel in 1978 a year after Elvis died. The “Elvis floor” was closed and unoccupied when we stayed there. The hotel still had some pictures and posters up and staff at the time, talked about Elvis crashing Tom Jones concert. It was really interesting seeing the back stage, the penthouse room and the hallway to the stage. Elvis had not been dead a year when we went to Las Vegas and staff wasn’t sure what was going to be put in place in Elvis Memory.

[@felixodendaal736]

Jordan you do a great job with your tours. Especially with the little background information that you insert. Also your filming style is smooth and easy to watch. BZ

[@bette-grandmom]

Thanks for showing some of what was in the files. That's so interesting and the notations on the guest list wow, a story in itself.

[@8kirton]

Outstanding, he was truly the King ❤️🌹

[@theflossi56]

Elvis in the fringe suit in 1970. he was perfection

[@angelaw.325]

Lovely distraction today, thanks. I go to LV every year and have never done this.

[@russellclayton1195]

I'm a huge Elvis fan, and a non-professional Elvis tribute artist. I may never get to see this, but I'm so happy that you put so much time and effort into getting into the main areas of the Hotel. That was fabulous, and very interesting. Love all your videos, Jordan! Thank you, thank you very much!!!

[@bonniekaye]

I have *never* wanted to go to *Vegas* BUT after watching this *video* I would go *JUST* to stay at the *Westgate!* *So very, very beautiful!* ❤️

[@mango8918]

Jordan...I must say that I enjoyed this video as much as any you've done. It is amazing to catch a glimpse of the behind-the-scene life and experience of Elvis and those that have followed him. True quality that most of us will never experience. Westgate was very generous in giving you (and us) a "back-stage" pass to this amazing place!

[@sabinabirnie3761]

Wow what a privilege to be allowed backstage and invited up to Elvis’s suite, amazing vlog Jordan thank you for taking the time to vlog this and take us with you. It’s certainly something you’ll never forget!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

It was a true honor

[@melanieo313]

So cool!! Thanks Jordan and the Westgate!!

[@dotell8925]

Thank you for sharing. Thank you Westgate for inviting us in.

[@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor]

What a surprise! For an Elvis fan this is a MUST SEE!!

[@macfisher4004]

What a great video. It's nice to know not everything old in Vegas is gone.

[@markeast9221]

You did it again , took us to a place we would Never have seen ! Thank you , Great Job Tour !

[@ellennewth6305]

What an amazing look at this historic venue! Very exciting to see the backstage area and the King's dressing room. Cool to see Manilow's pianos, too! Thank you so much the guided tour and your excellent presentation, Jordan.

[@nickbedolla7115]

I would love too stay there

[@BrendaBooher-hw4mf]

Fantastic Jordan. Thank you very much !

[@kellybolton6218]

WOW WOW WOW THANK U JORDAN 4 sharing this vlog its ABSOLUTELY AMAZING I love ELVIS 2 my mom is a big E fan so I grew up hearing him watching him loving him and his music, He was such a big deal in my life even though I hadn't known him in real life I remember EXACTLY WHERE I WAS when his passing was announced I was sitting on a wooden deck porch with friends at YMCA camp in Big Bear calif listening to the radio and they announced it we all were just crushed and cried and cried it still breaks my heart when I got home I collected everything I could find and put it in my scrap book it feels like I'm back on that day anytime I think back. Thanks again 4 all ur hard work/fun Adventures that u share with the world, You are a great Entertainer ELVIS would be proud to call you friend and colleague. Keep it up Much love 2 U, Jah, and fam ❤✌❤🙏🇺🇲💯🤗😎💯

[@skook68]

One of your very best vlogs Jordan! Loved every minute of it. My hubby won tickets in the early 70's for an Elvis show in Vegas and stupidly I told him to give the tickets away because I hate flying. I was thinking as I watched this that I could have been in that theater watching Elvis if I wouldn't have been so young and dumb! Thank you so much for this magical experience.

[@deehickman6417]

When you stood on stage looking out, I had goose bumps! Wonderful vlog and the ultimate in coolness! Thank you Jordan!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Me too.. it felt surreal

[@phxazjarhead]

Thank you for the video...what great insight to how Elvis lived. I think it's awesome that a man who came from such poor beginnings really made such an impact on the world. How amazing is that?

[@TDB.AO.]

Vids on youtube don't get much cooler than this. Thank you so much.

[@juliorivera1354]

This experience revisiting moments in the life of the greatest performer that ever lived was phenomenal…thank you!!!

[@gillygillyyt55]

How nice of them to let you see so much !! 👍

[@xRJx720]

thank you so much I am a life long Elvis fan and will most likely never get a chance to go to Vegas myself but thanks to you I get to see this....Thank You!

[@denisebradford5241]

Hi Jordan. You make us feel like we are with Elvis! Basically, getting the chills watching this. Totally amazing. I miss traveling but your vlogs so bring the experience.

[@guyntn79]

I used to work there. Several employees were still there from the opening of the hotel in 1969 and several of them had met Elvis and had stories about him. There is a very odd room below the stage that is not in this video but was used by him.

[@haro82]

Thanks for this. The way you felt walking in Elvis footsteps at the hotel is how i felt a few weeks ago visiting graceland for the first time aling with sun studio. Im not in awe of many celebrities, but this is elvis!

[@lizflores6784]

This was awesome. Thank you for this. I live close. I didn’t even think of coming here and I’m such a big fan

[@Myrna611]

This gave me goosebumps! The suite is a bit intimidating, but, for Elvis, more is better. Thanks for sharing this video ❤️

[@darlenehenry1742]

Wowzzzzz I enjoyed seeing every minute of this vlog Jordan ❤ Elvis was the king and still is no one will ever replace him 💙🎶🎙

[@andreatrew2614]

Elvis has left the building

[@boitoiful]

Just amazing Jordan. I worked as a Real Estate agent at the Las Vegas Country Club during my time living in Las Vegas. You looked at it out the window in your vlog. It's to the rear of the Westgate and to the left as well. It was the Hilton still and changed hands while I lived there to the Westgate. My only claim to fame in that Hotel was one December when I was leaving the Sands Convention Center. I parked in the Hilton parking garage and so had to walk through the halls of the Westgate/Hilton to get to the garage. A long walk! I came to where the halls convened and there was a small crowd and I was looking as walking at the 15 or so people there and bumped right into a woman who also was looking at the crowd. She was speaking and I knew that voice in an instant. I looked and I said "Oh excuse me!" it was Dolly Parton. She was heading to the elevator with her entourage. Whodah thought?! In your vid you didn't mention and couldn't mention everyone who entertained there. But Connie Stevens was a big one in the 70's as well. Thanks again. BTW are these a "Jah Production"? J

[@rebel6756]

Definitely one of my favorite vlogs. That Elvis suite is Unbelievable!! Your room looked awesome too! So cool to see the stage through performers eyes. I've watched that Elvis show so many times. Thank you, Jordan❤

[@carolcogbill4752]

I love this blog. Great to see all the incredible Elvis history and all the beautiful rooms!! Thank you Jordan.

[@Edwardcast]

Damn dude. Thank you for making this tour happen. I was always curious about Elvis’ Famous suite. Amazing! Elvis deserved it. RIP 🙏🏼

[@patriciarodas5084]

Thank you. You definitely made my day! Love everything you do. You always show us the best! Love the king!!!

[@paulhilling2755]

I really enjoy watching your videos. In these hard times it’s great to see a happy face and someone who is very passionate about what they do. Keep up the amazing work Jordan.

[@MiJacFan1]

Uh-MAY-ZING!!! Now that is an inside scoop! To have your own little personal backstage view, tour a Penthouse suite, take us all with you to show where the greats hang out and perform, this is indeed a great treat. Thank you. Thank you very much. (In Elvis speak!)

[@Barbie9707]

Hi love your videos Jordan!!! A Canadian Elvis fan here!! Saw Elvis 30 times from 69 to 76!!! From 69 to 70 saw Elvis 18 times at the International....best times ever!!! 😊 Lots of great stories!!! After that we saw him in lake Tahoe (and around the Pacific Northwest) as we could drive there from western Canada (BC)......met Elvis in 67 and 68 in L.A. He was so sweet and kind to all his loving fans when you met him!!!! I taped all the shows i saw lol.....a fan forever!!! Keep up the great work doing your fabulous videos, love them!!!! ......🥰🇨🇦

[@ivokarmely453]

I am sure Jordan you thanked the hotel staff and or management many times for the excellent access that you were given for this video. Well shot and the information which accompanied your video was excellent! Thank you for sharing your extensive research on Elvis and have a great day! Ivo

[@jeaniegrothause5824]

This was incredible! Thank you so much❤

[@robin5380]

Back stage 🤗 on stage 😀His back stage room 🥰 ALL of this video is AMAZING. Thank you Jordan

[@auntierox]

I still get chills visiting Graceland

[@KerwiaBert]

Thanks for sharing . To see the Stage was incredible where he performed and walked o the crowd..👏👍💪

[@C.M.S.recordingsstudio]

Thanks Jordan! as a Elvis fan i completely understand who you must felt standing om that stage. It was a great tour taking us backstage and to his old room. That was very nice to see!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

It was an awesome feeling. Thats why I just had to sing one line at least

[@C.M.S.recordingsstudio]

@@DazewithJordantheLion i would to Jordan. And probably more then one line ;) To stand on that holy ground men I wish I could do that.

[@mariacardenas4665]

Love and miss Elvis Presley

[@willtherocker2373]

Jordan thank you so much for the wonderful tour I really appreciate it⚡️TBB⚡️🎶🎸 have a wonderful blessed week

[@dianecarrigan1]

What a Elvis tour! Excellent!

[@gavinnorman1841]

Awesome video, great work.

[@MrLou061]

I absolutely love your videos Jordan but this was the absolute best.. thank you and also to Westgate for preserving Elvis xx

[@channelabdullaev]

I’m a westgate owner and when I visit Las Vegas, I always stay there. But, I’ve never seen the backstage! What a treat! Thank you!

[@seerstone8982]

The hotel wanted Elvis to be the first to perform. Colonel Parker said no, when Barbara performed her show was plagued with technical difficulties, as Parker had suspected would happen. After the first show, the bugs in the system were fixed, it wasn't Parkers first rodeo.

[@donnap.c.886]

What a perfect vlog!!! That was so over the top!! A big Thank you to you and a big Thank you to Westgate Resort!! Seriously this was fantastic getting to see where Elvis actually performed! I don’t know how you managed to get a “Royal” tour, but this was fantastic to watch!! I am so happy to have seen this!! Awesome!!!

[@judithmitchell4667]

Jordan - This was a wonderful video! That was so kind and accommodating of the management to set you up in that beautiful room and give you so much access to their facility and that they kept so many artifacts and feel of the presley era there. The facility is beautiful and all the details you gave were facinating. This was a gem. Thank you so much Jordan. Hope you and Jah are safe and healthy. Blessings - Judith 🎵🎭

[@inescece4707]

Great video ! Amazing job on the tour it was great going back in time !!! Beautiful hotel and amazing suite !❤ thank you for posting this!❤

[@gerardogolaco4575]

WOW! Am no AMERICAN but somehow it added to my instant imaginary travel for cool view of ALL ELVIS NOSTALGIA PLACES and ALL THINGS ATTRIBUTED to. He was THE KING . . . the GLOBAL SPARK PLUG of ROCK 'n' ROLL and the FIRST TEENAGE PNP MUSIC IDOL. Great thanks to you Mr. JORDAN and of course for WESTGATE PEOPLE who respects THE KING and his unmatched irreplaceable feat in GLOBAL POP MUSIC on thru this pervading HIGH TECH ERA!!!

[@digitalcassette5]

So cool 😎 love seeing backstage stuff. Must feel such a cool energy in there. Hopefully live shows come back very soon 🙏

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Sounds like april!

[@digitalcassette5]

@@DazewithJordantheLion not here in Canada lol

[@Mr.Thrasha]

Don't know how I missed this one! This is so awesome Jordan...so well spoken, great job!!!

[@elifreshradio]

Thank you Jordan, perfect way to start the week off I may have to take the family out to Vegas. Outstanding vlog!!!

[@martinaguillonjr.5106]

My first time visiting Las Vegas (2018) & first hotel i stayed in was there in Westgate, always have a special place in me. Never knew too much about Elvis’s history in there ti’l later on, & wow.

[@jst3134]

Thank you for sharing all your wonderful videos.

[@karensparks2509]

Thank you Jordan. This was awesome.

[@bonniekaye]

*Loved this!* I have to watch it again! *Thank you!!* 🙂👍❤️🌹

[@heidi1409741]

i cant wait to visit this place again.loved it last time i went i got to see the theatre and even stood on the stage in the same spot Elvis sang from . I even got to use the same lift that Elvis used to go down to the dressing room. .Thanks For sharing all this ..It brings tears to my eyes.

[@Nick-dr7ny]

That was fantastic! Thank you so much for another great vlog! Stay safe and well on your travels. Peace and love, Nick

[@JoshBellgolf]

Best Elvis vlog I have ever seen absolute quality well done Jordan 👍

[@michaelgibson3011]

The years as a roadie and now a musician: coming from Australia I've never seen anything like this. I'm not a jaw droping person but this video dried out my throat. Thank you very much appreciated.

[@dodiatkins4515]

❤I will continue watching these over and over. I just love them. These videos make my day. Thank you for all you have done. ❤😊

[@hwanhee6896]

Once again amongst the many vlogs, you hit it out of the park Jordan the Lion. Thank you.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Thank you

[@pfinn8369]

I actually got married here in 2009. Had no idea of all the history here. Thanks for the great vlog!

[@travismangas360]

I totally underestimated how much I enjoyed this video, great work.

[@connieoliver7369]

I was in that theatre many times in the early 2000 -2009 , Saw Brooks & Dunn there about 17 times Sat in the front row several times. I even got to go to a meet greet in that dressing room.

[@feliciaedwards9019]

The suite was absolutely breathtaking