Elvis ripping on Sherrill Nielsen at the CBS Special

[@brettwallach7545]

If Elvis was actually jealous, he would’ve fired him. I think it’s admiration.

[@sandralybrand9425]

No he wouldn't fire him over some like that.

[@necoragha65]

Elvis is joking, is there really anyone here who takes this serious? Sorry, but that's just stupid.

[@c.g.covert8804]

I met Shaun Nielsen in the early 90's. He was doing a set at this small hole-in-the-wall joint in Jacksonville, Florida. I must've been about 12 yrs old, but a HUGE Elvis fan. So, when friends of my mother informed her that one of Elvis' backup singers would be performing at this local bar, she contacted the owner of the establishment. We could slip inside, but because of my age and the type of place it was, we couldn't stay more than fifteen to twenty minutes; just long enough to meet Mr. Nielsen. We arrived just before his set. Think of a lone DJ setting up his own equipment, that was what the scene looked like. He shook my hand and briefly answered my silly kid questions about Elvis. Then, without removing it from his neck, he leaned forward and let me hold the TCB charm that Elvis had given him and those closest to him. As more people trickled into the bar, the owner told my mother it was time we wrapped it up. Shaun was now seated at a booth across from some young lady. Being a kid, and feeling as if this would be the closest I'd ever come to Elvis, I left my mother's side and bee-lined it to where they were sitting. It was extremely rude of me, but I was young and excited: in the middle of their conversation, I piped up and asked, "Do you have anything I can have?" Hey, I was pressed for time! Shaun looked up and smiled, as if to say, "You little shit, you're messing up my game." He was super cool about it all though, and got up from his seat. "C'mere," he said, "I got sumpin' you may like." I followed him over to his setup/gear and he unearthed a large album--a Photo Album! As he flipped through the pages, I couldn't believe what I was seeing: little snippets of never-before-seen photos of Elvis' crew ...and Elvis, himself! Shaun plucked out a photo of him and Elvis side-by-side on stage together, flipped it over, and inscribed it to me. I have it to this day. From the photos I glimpsed at in that album, he and Elvis appeared to be close friends. This toying with one another on stage, I'd bet the farm that that was all it was, playful jabs. Brotherly love. Shaun loved Elvis, and Elvis loved him.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Wow what a nice thing he did for you! Gave you one of his photos?! Also, What’s the speaking voice high? Or just singing?

[@Paul-fq9pj]

@@ElvisistheMan_ he’s on You tube speaking and he’s got a fairly low voice it’s like Steve Perry his voice is so low when he speaks .. sorry for butting in ..

[@c.g.covert8804]

@@ElvisistheMan_ Just singing. He didn't speak in a high soprano ...just a normal sounding voice. He was very kind. Getting the photo from him was wonderful, but getting to hold his TCB necklace (and meet him, of course) was the highlight. I just couldn't believe that I was touching one of the TCB necklaces that Elvis gave to his friends. I laid in bed all that night just thinking about it. Pretty weird, I know, but I was a super fan!

[@retrobilly1719]

What a Nice Man to do that for you!

[@christianpan74]

If I remember that concert correctly, he joked around with everyone a little. Elvis was a funny guy.

[@kimberlynne]

That’s just his sense of humor

[@elvicare35]

Right off, er ah, ON!!!!!!!

[@markvinci4369]

So you were in the audience ?i was only nine when he died so I didn’t know of him or not that much till after he died and my mom wanted to go to Kmart and get his last album moody blue . I liked a lot of his songs and according to couple of vhs tapes of him especially the Vegas performances in ‘73 and joking around during rehearsal he definitely had a great sense of humor

[@markvinci4369]

I remember when we went they were selling so fast they had one left and we bought it and I remember thinking it was so cool the record itself was blue .I thought that looked so pretty I never saw anything like that before

[@pleun315]

Well Elvis was over weight and high as F ...... Sherrill looked like a million bucks and has the voice of an angel too ! Some truth in there imo

[@elvis78ale]

This is why we love him. He was the greatest entertainer also because he put not only his voice but his great personality on stage. He loved adding jokes and fun..

[@ThursdaysGirl]

😂 I think he was just joking, as always! I love his humor ✌️

[@Shelley550]

Elvis was a giver, therefore sharing the limelight & giving Sherrill recognition is admiration💫⚡

[@Island_Girl1]

This.. This is how the playful interaction here comes across to me. Elvis.. jealous?? He may want to pretend to be just to tease his pal, but no. I don't believe jealousy ever was a part. This is him giving respect in a very "Elvis" way.

[@tamabradley6844]

I've been to many Elvis Concerts, back in the day... He joked most every concert with Sherrill and his wardrobe, nothing was done to hurt no one.. It was a joke for the fans to laugh about.. Elvis loved playing with the audience all the time, he was so funny , he had the most beautiful smile, and the most sexiest sneaky smirk ever. Miss him so much.. great times with Elvis.

[@James.G.Ireland]

People only loved Elvis because he was famous. If he was just a regular man you wouldn't have gave a dam like everyone else.

[@angloaust1575]

Fame and wealth but not health!

[@leonparham2105]

ME2

[@oliber75]

​@@James.G.IrelandWhat does this mean? People don't like him because he's famous. He's famous because people like him.

[@necoragha65]

You have been to many Elvis concerts.....duh.....duh.....I'm turning green with envy. :)

[@gussygatlin3093]

I believe Elvis felt blessed to be on the same stage with them all.

[@Nablusof5]

Elvis joked with everyone that night. I love his humor

[@kimberlynne]

He’s a jokester really? Come on people

[@roccobattaglia6321]

I think Elvis was just having a little fun. In fact I think he was being very complimentary of Sherryl. I believe he had a lot of professional respect for him.

[@garrysysling445]

I don't think that Elvis needed to be Jealous if that was the case. He could pull off 7 genres so what if he couldn't croon or sing opera He still is the man...he had the moves, the charisma and the voice

[@rhondahunt8080]

First of all, he could sing opera, and secondly I'm sure he was joking around.

[@brendairby9910]

He had it ALL...as far as I am concerned! ♥️

[@garrysysling445]

@@brendairby9910 yes I'm in agreement with you ❤

[@lorivandertholen5026]

He was always joking. Gotta love him

[@peter61967]

It appears to me that Elvis was actually proud of him and liked having him sing with him. I don’t think Elvis Presley would be jealous of anyone

[@barbcollins]

I think he shared the limelight with the guy. Elvis loved this guy's talent❤

[@charlesbunch8383]

hahahaha Elvis called Sherrill a smart aleck for singing so high on O Solo Mio before singing It's Now or Never.

[@frankieelvisbarbieri5495]

Elvis had an incredible sense of humour ….👍….. Elvis loved Sherill because he reminded him of Italian tenors…. That’s why he would ask Sherill from time to time to sing the Italian version of “It’s now or never”……. No matter what everyone was wearing on stage…Elvis was still the center of attraction!

[@tidegirl8150]

Agree. If he was jealous, he wouldn't spotlight him like he did.

[@frankieelvisbarbieri5495]

@@tidegirl8150 absolutely correct you are💯

[@memphisrocks1]

Elvis Is King for a reason. He could sing anything. he had a great sense of humor

[@captainwaring]

Elvis and Sherrill had a mutual admiration society going along with a great friendship. At the wake, Sherill, gave his condolences to Priscilla. She said, " Elvis and I spent many hours together listening to and enjoying your music."

[@nancywalker2256]

He could sing high but I would hardly say he had as good let alone better voice than Elvis.

[@elvicare35]

Elvis was a wild and crazy kind of guy, AND funny too, just one MORE reason to love him...I LOVE how he comes on stage, looks over, and sees Sherrill dressed to the nines, all bright and shiny, a man pushing the limits of Sartorial Splendor, on the BIG SHEW, PERFECT material for our man, queue the "hidden" comic, Lol, er ah, NOT really hidden!!!!!!!!

[@jill954]

Elvis at his heaviest was better looking than Sherrie, Elvis didn’t need to be jealous 😊.

[@dancnluc1]

Elvis loved adding jokes in his show. It is possible he could had been some what jealous but he loved his voice.

[@elvicare35]

If Elvis was jealous, he WOULDN'T have LOVED fellow performers like Roy Orbison (Saying that he had the BEST voice or ONE of the greatest...), Roy Hamilton, or Dean Martin (He told Dean's kids that their Dad was the COOLEST...), he was SO impressed with Jerry Lee's talent, the multiplistic (Is that a word??? Well, if it BECOMES a word, I claim copyright!!!!!) female artists, Tom Jones, Neil Diamond, his OWN backup singers throughout his career (The Jordanaires and when he politely tells the crowd to, Shhh, during, Sweet, Sweet Spirit...), and those other great singers with those...VOICES (AND moves...), you know, the ones I'm talking about...Anne Murray...eh...

[@pleun315]

Ofcourse he was a little jealous...he was over weight, sky high on drugs obviously and that guy looked just cool and had a beautiful voice. True fans know he could be a jealous man just like any other human being was every know and then

[@flash8854]

Elvis only winding Sherril up for a laugh!!

[@kathleenweidenbacher5533]

That was a funny clip of Elvis admiring the highs and lows of "Sherill's" voice. Elvis probably joked with him on stage because he felt like this was his family! No jealousy there, just admiration!

[@hotroddave7597]

That’s our Elvis 🏎🏁⚡️⚡️

[@dianealhasan3431]

I never took notice of this before. This is so funny! Maybe a little bit of jealousy, but I think it was all in good fun between the both of them. Excellent video. Thanks.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sandralybrand9425]

Elvis had say on what kind of outfits his groups wore. Usually they more or less coordinated with what he wore on stage. I think it was planned ahead of time what Sherrill would wear so Elvis could have some fun. He was pretty savvy in that area. Yes he's was out of shape but he never lost his sense of humor. You still see that glint in his eyes when he's having fun rubbing somebody.

[@ovythos]

Elvis had such a generous heart and also we have watched how comfortable he was on stage with his fans. I believe he did like Sherill's outfit and he just said it making just fun. I wish he knew how huge he is, that he will always be THE KING👑 ♥️👑⚡❤️

[@donnap.c.886]

I think Elvis was just poking fun at Sherill by the way that he was making it obvious the way Elvis stopped short right in front of him and started saying that stuff. By the way, when Elvis is making those faces and rolling his eyes when the other guy was singing had me cracking up! It is so obvious that Elvis is being funny!! 😄😁🤣😂

[@mikeivey7167]

David. Just as a side note. In Feb or Mar 1983, I had the pleasure of meeting Sherrill Nielsen as he was performing under the name Shaun Nielsen. Met him at a hotel in Houston Tx. Had a very nice conversation with him at his intermission. I asked about the name and he admitted that he indeed was THAT Sherill Nielsen! I even bought him a Coca Cola. He had not sang or mentioned Elvis during the first half of his show. Reason? He was trying to get another career post Elvis and he said that once people new he sang for Elvis, that was what he was expected to sing! Funny thing is, after intermission, he open the show to requests. Everyone wanted him to sing Ol Sole Mio! LOL. True story. J think the fans knew who he was!

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Great story! Thanks for the info!

[@mikeivey7167]

You are quite welcome. While I do not collect autographs, I wish I had asked him for one!!!!but, I have that memory!

[@carlcreech3717]

If anyone was jealous it was Sherrill Nielson wishing he looked half as good as Elvis. Elvis' jumpsuits are beautiful and what SN was wearing in this clip doesn't compare to the Aztec Sundial suit in this video or any other suit for that matter. I'm sure Elvis had the final say so as to stage attire so not to be upstaged. He was just funning S.N.

[@leannbrooks218]

I’ve never noticed it with Sherrill but I have with JD Summer…. In fun of course! When JD reached those unbelievable low notes, Elvis would pick at him or make a sly face. Yes, all in fun… I think.

[@barrygellert2374]

When Elvis takes the stage the look Elvis gives Sherrill is so funny. I never caught that before. I remember the comment about the suit and the look just ties it all in.

[@seerstone8982]

They joked in private, so when Elvis did it on stage, the target knew Elvis was kidding.

[@myelvischannel1992]

Elvis loved Sherrill has a singer he was the only one Elvis kept from the group Voice. ELVIS even paid for his hair transplant. Enjoyed the video keep up the good work that you are doing. 👍

[@fernandojuarez9897]

It's all love when Elvis plays like that!!!

[@Paul-fq9pj]

Elvis had a wonderful sense of humour he did irony so well the band never knew what he was going to do next they all are looking at him saying I hope he doesn’t rip on me lol

[@dwaynecollins4974]

That concert was taped on my thirteenth birthday so I remember it well 🙂 Elvis famously told the director of one of his movies "the only reason I do these stupid things is because it's fun.. when it ceases to be fun, that's when I'll cease to do them". I'm thinking his attitude with performing in general was the same. If he wasn't having fun he wasn't doing it😃

[@timcarr6401]

Most of his 60s movies were not fun for Elvis; with some notable exceptions.

[@suspiciousminds1750]

Never noticed this before. I always viewed the '77 concert as a downer but to see Elvis having some fun is a new revelation. Thanks.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Nice!

[@stovebolt448]

Elvis during recording sessions with the Jordaniers, would stick his finger in there mouth just to try to crack them up, But Elvis Respected people with talent. He just had fun doing what he enjoyed.

[@hollywinningham6375]

I love this...its all in good fun...just guys having fun 😊❤❤❤

[@karentranter7806]

Hi David ♥ I love to watch Elvis having fun, I think that this is all it was fun with a capital Fun. Thank you David xxx 💝

[@halinakardyna8864]

Amazing Elvis always funny

[@EternalBliss74]

Listen dude , Elvis was a complete package of looks voice height voice n most of all heart , he didn’t need to be jealous of anyone n HE WAS NOT PERIOD!

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Ok dude

[@Rose-ii7fk]

David thanks but if Elvis Presley was jealous he would not ever given Sherrill a platform to sing and let him do it while he shakes his own head and in my opinion Elvis is loving it. Plus he got paid and was on Elvis Presley 's payroll. What more could a great singer ask for.

[@jennygoldsmith261]

Elvis was joking around… he was like that all the time…

[@rwieber79]

Elvis knew what ALL of the members would be wearing at every show. It was just a joke.

[@pink_panther2302]

I met Sherrill Nielsen at an Elvis convention in Orlando in early 2000s. He was a “very” nice man. He signed a picture for me and I gave him a rare concert cd. He had huge respect for Elvis and loved him. He also sang softly as I leave you at the convention. I was very sad to see that Sherrill had passed away several years later.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

That would be interesting to hear him actually sing live

[@pink_panther2302]

@@ElvisistheMan_ He sounded great just like from the concerts. He was one of the nicest people in the Elvis world that I ever met and I have met quite a few. He was living over in Europe at the time I met him, if my memory serves correct, so I was really lucky to meet him since he wasnt over here all that often.

[@annabenson444]

People Elvis Was Funny I Don’t See Any Jealousy Elvis Was Very Humble but love humor make everyone feel good about themselves even if he cursed it was to be picking and to be funny , not to Hurt anyone , he knew what it was like to poor , and picked at when people were being mean he shook it off

[@myelvischannel1992]

Great comment and I totally agree with you 👍💯

[@DreamyElvis]

Such A Great Video! Loved that very last part too! Thank You! 💗🙏🏻👍🏻

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Good! And you’re very welcome!

[@alittlelessconversation]

Agreed-Elvis was having fun ripping on Sherryl and maybe a bit jealous. I love Elvis’s facial expressions ❤

[@stacyn.]

After seeing how all of these other music group’s dress, I think that Elvis is the best dressed guy in music.

[@cwaynebrock2519]

Elvis Presley was all about having a fun and great time with his band members from playing the instruments to his background singers. The man just love to act silly when it's the right time to be.

[@bluebuddy46422]

Elvis was just joking and no way was he jealous, why would he give him a solo spot if he was?

[@judykaufman7452]

I think Elvis liked having fun on stage and his sense of humor was great.. I think he was just having a little fun and he didn't mean any harm.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

The ultimate entertainer! He even had humor

[@immspembs9749]

Seen this loads of times over the last 40 years or so, took it as teasing/banter, with nearly all who shared a stage with him, still see it that way, it's how were back in the 70's, no envy, jealousy meant at all...tho maybe a touch of envy, but that's healthy man, right! Means you recognise someone else's Talents and that you're not a big head who thinks you're the only one that exists! Loved it when Elvis teased and also named/acknowledged all his stage crew... I was somewhere over Christmas, listening to a 1960s band and at the end of the night the same thing, the lead singer named all his other band members, with a little bit of teasing, reminded me of Elvis....more bands with a lead singer should do that today! Man I was whooping, hollering & clapping...on my little vids ha ha

[@evadunn4894]

I think he loved his voice thank you for the clip

[@waynepotter550]

David, you politely asked your viewers to comment on what they think...(since I am commenting within the first 200 comments within only 21 hours after you posted it, which is incredible that you have SO many followers and you have So many comments to read!! Lol).... anyways I just wanted to let you know I love this video!! I loved how you kept telling people not to take this video too seriously (because you knew they would!! Haha) and how you said it was a "fun" video and that you even put up a "disclaimer".... that's too funny!! Once I saw and heard all that, I knew you were just joking around. But the video was excellent!! You said you don't watch the '77 Special much for a number of reasons and I totally understand. A main reason is maybe because there is a sad tone to the last concert, but I watch the '77 special all the time, and the main reason I love this video (like all of your great videos) you bring out the human and fun side of Elvis...I love that!! Yes Elvis's sense of humor, smile, laughs, and jokes that so many people have already commented on....thank you for showing in this short video. I also loved how you mentioned Mario Lanza and Dean Martin!! Then if course at the end of your video when you said that you don't really think he was jealous!!! :). Excellent video, David!! Thank you for showing it...and the little Elvis clip at the very end, like always a nice touch!! Sorry this is so long too!!

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Thanks for your comment! I’m glad you liked the video so much. I do watch 77 footage but not the whole special which I did. I watched it all the way through. I’ve only done that a couple times. It’s still Elvis, so we see his charisma and vocal ability. I wish we could have a Restore copy for our viewing pleasure is LOL

[@protochris]

Elvis had a different style, not a competing one. Sherrill carried parts of Elvis' shows many times, and I'm sure he was appreciated.

[@a.s.7068]

In elvis on tour, him and the vocalists are singing a medley of gospel songs. At the end of Bosom of Abraham Elvis jokes with the baritone voice. He was impressed by those voices and jealous. But he loved those guys like brothers.

[@timcarr6401]

He was joking with J.D. Sumner, the sonic bass singer.

[@sportycornelius6856]

Good humored Elvis!

[@carolynroberts1123]

Are you crazy, ELVIS WAS NOT JEALOUS OF ANYONE, it was HIS SENSE OF HUMOR, HE JOKED WITH ALL OF HIS FRIENDS !

[@maryd8793]

I thought several times that Sherrill was overdressed and trying to look like Elvis. Or at the very least, draw attention to himself.

[@egaaronp]

I so love your videos! Brilliant. Thank you 💖👑⚡

[@ElvisistheMan_]

You’re welcome I’m glad u like them!

[@claudiocorleone7856]

Just poking some fun. Who could Elvis be jealous of on stage? He is the man and these are paid employees of his. Now to be honest Sherill is overdressed and studded to the hilt with open chest costume to his navel . Talented singer no doubt but no one would have paid to see Sherill ! All part of the show I guess.

[@Carlos-cmep]

Over dressed? YES for a backing vocalist! Elvis jealous of a backing vocalist? NEVER!! Sherryl JEALOUS of Elvis? Totally!! 🤣😂🤣😂

[@elvishasleftthebuilding9407]

my first thought was: Sherill is overdressed and looks much fitter and healthier than Elvis. I think Elvis knew he wasn't fit and healthy anymore.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

That’s probably true. He was probably thinking that’s how he would look a few years ago.

[@mariemurphy5499]

I love the fact Elvis has a great sense of humour I admire him for that ♥️

[@babydollrock]

It's just fun picking on him but with respect. He was a big heart who appreciated people to be happy so he appreciated this guy having this suit.

[@JudyKLC]

I always love seeing Elvis joking around. This is especially poignant knowing that Elvis was at the end of his life. 💙

[@sherroncunningham7845]

I think he was just joking with him Elvis love to joke and cut up

[@gailcalderone5229]

Elvis was a guy that liked joking around and also admired anyone with talent...I have come across this video and that's how I took it..He always joked with J.D. for having such a deep tone.. It's all in admiration n fun..

[@loloca]

I think Elvis was having fun 😊! He had absolutely no reason to be jealous of anyone!!!! Elvis had it all. He was the most beautiful man on the earth and the most talented in my opinion!!!!!!!!!!!

[@garybuckles6929]

If you watch these introductions a bit further, my dad was the tenor singer for The Stamps, Gary “Buck” Buckles. Elvis makes fun of his name in that clip! I think it was done in good fun!

[@glendazentz4250]

I definitely think you may have something here…. I hadn’t noticed before… but gotta tell ya I can’t watch these 77 shows.. it just way too sad for me to see him like this. I was at his last show in Indy & went to his concerts all the time anywhere near me. I must have been used to it then .. now I’m not…

[@LuanneHarris-rk9ei]

They most too probably act like brothers humor to each other lol. ❤️ From Sydney Australia ❤️

[@barrygellert2374]

Something I always wondered… Elvis looks more like himself on June 19, even though he isn’t well and slurring his words he looks handsome…but in the Sioux Falls concert on the 21st he doesn’t look himself. Especially backstage before the show. I’ve read that it was like that, one day he would look good and the next he wouldn’t look so good. This is such a great moment and I think Elvis was teasing Sherrill but like you said there’s a little bit of truth in it. Thank you again for a great video!

[@JulieIelasi-lt7yp]

He was a prankster very funny guy 😊❤I love that 😄

[@bernadettesullivan29]

I don’t believe Elvis had a bad bone in his body , nor have I ever seen Jealousy in any of his lovely family .

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Don’t read any of the bodyguard books! LOL but yes I know what you’re saying

[@Cavallaro2376]

I had the ELVIS IN CONCERT album from 1977 on which this video is based. Elvis was about to sing It's Now Or Never. Before he did so, he politely asked Sherrill Nielsen to sing O Solo Mio: The song on which It's Now Or Never is based. Sherrill Nielsen was easily able to perform the song in a three octaves sliding up and down the scale. After the song was over, Elvis heaped praise on Sherrill. They apparently got along well.

[@opencurtin]

Ive seen that , Elvis had only one suit that would fit at this stage he wore the sundial suit the most in 77 maybe he was conscious of this fact? , I think Elvis may have been projecting his insecurities on to Sherill at this late stage of his life , he must have been conscious of his weight gain and physical fragility due to his worsening health and drug addiction , Elvis would not have had Sherril in the group if he did not like him , actually voice were an added addition to the stamps Elvis added around 1973 for a large amount of extra money to an already expensive stage show when Parker heard he was doing this he freaked out I think it was 75K a year extra .

[@Memow-pk1ng]

At the later concerts he would forget words to songs bc was so drugged up, & did a lot of joking, & walking bc was out of breath . There is one, of audio only , where he goes on & on about someone saying he a drug addict, is really pissed off " I've never been STRUNG OUT" goes on , repeating . Some later concerts were a disaster, , but his faithful fans didn't care ..

[@ruthjesse6759]

I had never seen this before, and I have seen many Elvis videos and most the same over again. But ai have never seen this. I am with u, they were marking fun and jokes about each other. But I’m positive Elvis loved his voice and his style in clothes as well. Elvis loved clothes as well.

[@danubiodeoliveira6108]

I think Elvis was the most flamboyant performer on stage since his very beginning. Humble personality mixed with his artistic charm and natural talent assured him not being just another narcissistic person...

[@ElvisistheMan_]

He was but he also learn some things from Liberace in ‘56!

[@stever1791]

Elvis liked Sherrill . No jealously their. I think Elvis knew that Sherrill had a great voice and was a wonderful part of the Elvis Singing Group. Elvis' smile their tells me that he had admiration for Sherrill's Talent . Great Video and As aways Thanks

[@glendareaves1190]

Elvis had everything going for him. Never needed to be jealous. He also loved JDs low voice but jealous?? No

[@nathalieal1181]

I think it was just a joke on Elvis' part. Elvis would admire Sherryl's voice and if Elvis was really jealous he would have just fired 😉

[@littlerose6673]

2 months later, he was gone. 😪💔

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Crazy

[@jounisyrjanen2226]

Yes, a joke only but towards the end Elvis and his band introductions were way too long. Perhaps Elvis let others shine and he needed time to breathe. It's a combination of mutual admiration, exhaustion and humor. In 1969 that wouldn't have happened. Elvis knew his time was coming to an end so he was as relaxed as he could be. He was simply being himself and had no need to overshadow anyone and no one could've done that. Nice clip and remembered the line well before watching...🖖

[@donnaleigh6535]

It breaks my heart to see Elvis in 76 especially 1977 He is so bloated. I love his voice in those years, but I never look at the videos also because he died 6-8 weeks later. 😢

[@jamesgraham8477]

What a amazing guy

[@gaylegardinerankerry12123]

I LOVE THIS MAN HE IS A TRUE ELVIS FAN

[@williamporter3461]

ELVIS is the man but hard to be flawless. Sure miss him

[@poussin4665]

The unique, the greatest star, the most wonderful person who walked the Earth even 46 years after his death he remains a beacon for the whole world!!! His voice, his charisma and his generosity are a gift from GOD //// "Only one being is missing and everything is depopulated "" Alphonse De Lamartine "" French writer and poet;

[@Fannylynn]

Elvis can do nothing wrong as far as I’m concerned. I just love everything about him.

[@NickFike]

Thanks for sharing, nice video.

[@Liviavan]

Of course he was joking. Elvis in his prime had no rivals at all!!

[@traceyhellsten649]

Nobody Ever sang better than Elvis. Elvis should've been wearing black. Plus, his puffy eyes! Why was no one taking care of him? This hurts my heart to see Elvis hurting. 😢

[@Tony-5000]

There's no way Elvis was jealous. I believe he admired talent, especially great talent. He wanted to be surrounded by great talent. Look at those he had there. I think, if he also messed with anyone, it was because he kept close and comfortable enough with them that he knew they would know manner of respect and admiration in which it was meant. Elvis liked humor. Elvis liked to laugh. And Elvis liked to make people laugh... genuine laugh, not an obligated laugh

[@paulansell32]

So funny. Really enjoyed this post. I think your spot on , I think Elv noticed sherryl he was getting a bit big for his boots and very gently was reminding him who paid the bills , and who the top cat was regardless of the fact he was only 50 percent of what he had been by this time in his life . His charisma carries him through. Personally too I think Elv could have easily have crooned his shows and would have been as great as the others you mention. He had the vocals to sing anything.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

I’m glad you agree with my point of you! I think it’s clear to see 👌🏻

[@hollielee9649]

Agree with Brett ☺️ If Elvis was actually jealous 🤣 why Elvis hired and he never fired Sherill Nielsen. Elvis had an operatic voice and he was able to croon. Elvis would have a tenor, operatic, rapsy and baritone voice all in one song.

[@Elvisb981]

I'm sure E just looked to get a connection with band,then Audience. He needed to connect due to the drugs. They took away his connection, but he never meant to disconnect from fans nor performance, but he was addicted. Part of his connection was to have feedback from band / orchestra. But he was slipping at the end,that's why other people's Egos took advantage of his stage. Only one Elvus ❤️