Elvis: Stories From The Early Years

Episode 68. Billy Smith talks about life with Elvis as a kid. 9/8/18

[@douglasguild7478]

Billy’s eyes light up when he talks about those stories. Thanks for sharing them.

[@wendycushenan4907]

Sweet... sweet.. memories of growing up with Elvis...aww Billy your face just lights up when u are telling these stories...no matter how poor you where you always had fun and made the best of what you had...hard times but good times... Always live Elvis...EP forever 💞

[@music2soothmysoul]

Wendy Cushenan I was thinking the same thing!

[@Marr-in-Memphis]

Billy has the BEST personality & quick wit. He’s a “character.” I believe Elvis was also. These stories are ALIVE & give us a peek at what “Living the Elvis Life” was like. I absolutely adore Saturday’s when there is a new MMK. Praying you ALL are blessed with good health so you can keep these stories coming for a LONG TIME. We fans certainly enjoy them.

[@marieacuna2207]

Amen!

[@blizzardbaby]

Yes, agreed!!

[@jacobthedork0098]

Thank you for sharing your stories with us. I love hearing about the good ol days. I'm glad to know that you were with Elvis until the very end. Elvis had a good friend and family in you Billy. You and Jo are in God's good grace. May he continue to bless you and your family.

[@hotkarl2405]

There is a video on KZbin of Billy and Jo from the early '80's talking about the day Elvis died.....Jo was absolutely stunningly BEAUTIFUL!!! I salute you Billy, you sure picked a winner!! (You're STILL beautiful, Jo) LONG LIVE THE KING!!

[@lexiray3750]

Omg i seen the video of Billy and Jo and your soo right Jo is a BEAUTIFUL woman inside and out i think Jo was and still prettier than Priscilla😊i just love me some Billy and family.

[@gaylegardinerankerry12123]

THAT WAS NOT LONG AFTER HE DIED

[@ssb753]

Yes she was very beautiful

[@lucyroper2459]

AMEN to that! I saw those videos, too, Lexi, Hawtt, and Sharon. I think Jo is the defnition of true beauty -- outwardly, AND as we can all see from these videos, inwardly, too!

[@kathysharpe7339]

Yes Nd. Joe is a truly beautiful lady

[@lynells3060]

Imagine that, lol ! Elvis sure proved that teacher wrong ! Elvis had one of the most fantastic voices God ever blessed mankind with. Thanks for the fantastic stories...love them MMK.

[@janicerigney3472]

I always love how touching it is when Billy talks about their life and the memories. I always say the world forgets but the heart never does. Thank you all for continuing to share with us!! I just love it, makes me feel like family..

[@virgiljohnson9880]

I growled up poor and I love Elvis Presley for working for a better life. I have a blue 1954 Cadillac and I never forget riding a bicycle to work to pay child support and no one helping me. So now at 48 years old,,,,,You never forget the hard times.

[@Roxanne_71]

I could listen to Billy all day. These stories are dear to my heart because they mirror stories I grew up hearing.

[@fastteddyb]

Billy - you have to write a book on these early stories or get someone else to write them down - you're the ONLY one that knows Elvis life as a kid! I've never heard anything like this. These are sometimes more fascinating and charming than the later stories after he became famous that no one knows:) Billy & Elvis go Bananas? Whatever its called it would be great.

[@lilianvantrappen4947]

Edward Bonthrone Yes! Good plan. Billy, there are now throves of fans flocking together. Write everything down, plz. It is history and important. Elvis is so very much alive due to the internet. Wonderful! I for one have seen so much footage, interviews, concerts. I loved it all. My young nephews show an interest in Elvis too. I tell them about Elvis, see....... the legend lives on. We always live Elvis! Love your videos. Tnx!

[@ericarmstrong7882]

Edward Bonthrone I agree

[@marieacuna2207]

Yes that's exactly I think too let's hope Mr. Billy Smith does I know I'd buy one!😉📚✒

[@samuhaapanen3235]

There's a book called Elvis and the Memphis Mafia. Seems like Billy's told about it all. Don't know how much was left out though. Great book, if you can handle the truth.

[@fastteddyb]

We know about the mafia days - but what about Elvis antics as a young kid - only Billy would know that - has that been written too?

[@tinapascal1106]

heartwarming stories of Elvis before he made it big. Love these stories. Thank you again Billy and family!

[@ericarmstrong7882]

It is obvious that Billy really loved Elvis. He was with Elvis long before fame and Fortune.

[@tabathat5934]

Mr Billy and Ms Jo and Danny and Joey... I Just Love Y'all And I Love These Stories.. Thank You for Sharing Your Lives With Us.. God Bless You.. We Always Live Elvis

[@vickiecraig9578]

So good to have Mr Smith back smiling laughing and sharing Elvis with us. Makes my day TY. Now time for a good ole fryed bologna sandwich with mayo and a slice of a home grown tomato

[@rontrudell3358]

The best there IS ever WAS & ever will BE Believe it. Billy YOU ARE THE MAN The life you must of had. Now how thoughtful OF YOU to sit back and tell it to us. Always wanted to meet you , I see the pictures of you on the back of the Three Wheelers. Elvis driving. Your like hang on here we go HILARIOUS. LOVE YOU BILLY WOW. ps JOEY JO. DANNY TO.

[@lindaweinstein4846]

Billy loves Elvis ! We are blessed That these stories are real & only Billy can feel them and then we can imagine them and wish only if we had a cousin Named Elvis Presley a good man with a good family 🙏🏼⚡️🙌🏼😇❤️Thank you with all my heart and I really appreciate all you give us ⭐️

[@levinolan636]

It really breaks my heart n makes me almost cry to think how poor n fragile Elvis and his parents lived for so long.

[@ericarmstrong7882]

Elvis has become legend and myth. They sealed Elvis' autopsy for 50 years. I will be an old man before we know the truth. Regardless of what he died from he gave more then most. Elvis Presley the boy who dared to Rock.🎸 A man is never truly dead until he is Forgotten. Long live the King.👑

[@kathleenprice21]

Louisiana here born and raised and love my Elvis a big big Elvis fan always will be ❤❤❤❤❤

[@tonyvogler7778]

So thankful Billy and jo got to hear from All the fans that love them so much! Thanks to Teresa and Danny!

[@boris.dupont]

My nipples explode with delight (no worries folks it's a Monty Python quote)! Thank you Billy I like these funny stories from your childhood and your time with your family including your aunt Gladys. You made my day! God bless you and hopefully see you next week! And about the food back then: This is a vegetarian restaurant - we serve no meat of any kind. We're not only proud of that, we're smug about it!

[@skywarn-hurricanetrackerra2832]

Just love this so much. Makes me feel like I'm there at that time of year with you all and Elvis

[@brendabooher6683]

You two look so much alike. I really enjoy the stories about Elvis. Thank you so much for sharing. God Bless.

[@1stdean0]

Thanks for all the great stories! I'm 54 and miss Elvis everyday!

[@michaelk487]

Love you guys Billy you're so special

[@josephinepowell2242]

I absolutley love listening to you all , it makes my day .

[@am-ge2no]

I also wanted to leave a comment but all the sweet and beautiful words have already been said by all the fans. so then I can only say, thank you very much, I look forward to the next video. god bless you all. lots of love Annemarie

[@tabatha8843]

Ppl of ALL ages love Elvis. I’m 36 so I didn’t get to experience anything firsthand but thanks to you, I can hear the stories n feel alil bit of it. I LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!! You are keeping his memory alive n allowing new comers to be apart of it.

[@sheilac1845]

That was a good video, the story of Billy getting stuck in the garbage can, and just so happened that Elvis walked by when Billy needed some help, and, y'all's sweet Moma laughing in the background, she's a pretty Lady... And, yeah, I know about round steak, fry it up in a skillet, still tastes good to me from time to time... Y'all stay strong and take care of each other, little things get a bit harder to do when you are getting older, but, Danny looks like him and his brother are still in good shape, hope to see y'all soon, 🎼😎⚡💙✝️👼🕊️🙏🎼♥️🦅🇺🇸

[@d.b.4201]

OMG, Shelia, I agree with you about Jo’s laughter, you took the words out of my mouth! Its definitely fun to be around or listen to happy people laughing. It lifts the spirit! Ty MMK!

[@kintagallmann6630]

You’re stories are so wonderful. It is a joy to listen to all of you. Your love for Elvis shines through. Love hearing about Mrs. Presley and her relationship with Elvis. Thank you!

[@billnelson17]

Me and my twin love your stories, you are our entertainment at home on You tube on our TV set. Our late dad Gene was a Elvis fan and a year older than Elvis, he use to play that song Big Boss Man for my son (grandson) in his Ford Truck cruising and my son loved it and dad would laugh and say this was real music not that rap crap you listen to lol. My dad loved to be silly. He would of enjoyed these stories if he was still here. He got my twin sister Elvis albums for Xmas (from Santa) when my twin discovered Elvis (magazine) in 1975 when we were six years old. Elvis came to Savannah in 1956 and again 1977. The commercial would come on for tickets at Civic Center. When he passed my twin broke down crying in the car (my moms Plymouth Duster lol) so dad got us some Elvis buttons to wear to church that following Sunday in his honor. We can't wait to go to Graceland for the first time for our 50th birthday October 5th. Saving up now for that gift shop lol ELVIS WOULD BE SO PROUD OF YOU GUYS, yah make us laugh. Cheers us up a lot watching you on KZbin.

[@kiethee]

Hi I really think that you had so many memories to look back on and had lots of fun along the way and you lived the life that most of us would have loved thanks to elvis I know you will always keep a special place in your heart for him we thank you for sharing some of those memories with us it not always about the superstar but behind that is a real person

[@Cinos1]

Hi, Loving your videos keep them coming! 👍I'd love to know if you have any cool stories about Gladys or could tell us anything that could give us a little insight into the type of person she was. Love how Elvis pulled Billy out the trash can! Keep on being cool.

[@debranalley9224]

Love these stories, love these videos. Y'all are a great family. I want to come and hang out with Billy and Joe and listen to these wonderful stories. Keep them coming always makes my Saturday.

[@DonnaJoshi]

Wow! I love today's stories. Getting a C was just part of the plan which helped lead Elvis in the direction he was suppose to go. U guys r such good people. Ty for allowing us to dip into your lives and feel a little closer to Elvis. 😊

[@stephensonbenita]

Luv listening to Billies stories..God Bless

[@charlenedonovan8948]

LOVE you and love your stories, Billy!

[@gaylegardinerankerry12123]

BILLY REALLY LIGHTS UP TALKING ABOUT ELVIS

[@judyhartman3284]

Danny and Billy, this is so good it reminds me of when I was a little girl, and my Mom and Dad had four children and Dad was laid off from the railroad, and it was hard, we ate fried bologna sandwiches all the time but I loved it! It warms my heart to hear that Elvis was a poor southern country boy who trusted God for his talent and made it big, and then he took care of every body. You then took care of him!!! I love you so much for that, please be blessed today and every day in Jesus Name!!! ❤️❤️❤️Judy Hartman 🇺🇸

[@alicefulmer601]

Bless your heart billy,we all love you'll so much,and still miss elvis,poor Danny look like this story got him too,Danny is so much like you,he seems like such a good natured,straight forward kind of person

[@bellachia8207]

Loved the stories, true and genuine - thanks for sharing Billy. God Bless.

[@JO-ku1uc]

Hi guys, I've been a huge fan of Elvis for many years. He's made a huge impact on my life. I remember as a kid in high school being fat, awkward, and shy. I would come home feeling real down and alone, and putting on From Elvis Presley Boulevard. The tears would be flowing as I felt his heartache as much as I could my own until I heard For the Heart. It made me smile. My Dad told a story of how he supposedly met Elvis briefly when he was discharged from the army in 1960. He was a physician stationed at Ft. Dix at the time. Recalled Elvis being polite and very shy. Said he only briefly met him. On my tombstone, it is inscribed, Without a Song, the Day Would Never End. I've got to listen to him every day. I do have a question for you guys. Your parents may remember this. Can you tell me about the Nashville session in January of 77. I heard Elvis cancelled it before ever showing complaining he was feeling ill, while other claim he showed up for the session and was angry about something and left. The other question I have is if Elvis had lived, what direction do you think his music would've gone. From the song selection from the Nashville sessions, it sounds like he was heading towards contemporary adult country. I could've seen him record some of Kenny Rogers ballads and hit the charts even bigger. Anyway, sorry for the long talk. I appreciate what you guys do in keeping his memory alive. Thank you. Joe

[@TheKrupskeman]

Thanks for all the wonderful stories...Your family is a class act!

[@merylgbrown1191]

Thanks . Nice to listen to these stories and see you Billy 💜and hear Jo too.

[@margareta249]

love listening to Billy's stories. He always smiles when talking.

[@irisrakete2049]

You're so nice and sweet!!! Love you, all the best from Germany, and hopefully many many more clips with you all,

[@shirleyundal8918]

Such sweet memories. Love the joy that shines when you reminisce. Thanks so much for sharing this with us.

[@rontrudell3358]

Some people would be ashamed to tell that story Billy. That’s what makes you so special. Beauty full lovely regular people. That’s why we loved Elvis and still do. HE WAS ONE OF US.

[@JaneyC]

I just adore the WHOLE Smith family !!! Ya'll are like the people I grew up with...you just "feel" like family. Thank you so very much for sharin your family memories with us . God Bless you all.

[@NYCgirl927]

You look like brothers. Mr Smith Sr looks remarkably young. These videos are so great & thanks.

[@loyalroyal1015]

Thank you for sharing those precious words from Mrs. Gladys LOVE Presley !! 😀💜😀💜😀💜😀💜😀

[@carolbell8008]

Billy and Jo were Elvis’ best friends, Thankyou for sharing your beautiful stories! God bless you for all you done for E. 🎶🎶🎵🎵❤️

[@northernlady3552]

It is good to see Billy !!!

[@sylviaruiz754]

Billy I was cracking up with your awesome funny stories!!! You & Jo have that special aura that Elvis has. You guys just give that special feeling just seeing you & hearing you all tell Elvis stories. You made my night. But missed Jo❤ Love to hear her little laugh too. God bless you & your family.💖🙏

[@veraregina9411]

I Love tô hear about Elvis You guys make me feel very happy when I watch what you have tô say about my idol.I dont miss it! You are doing a great job for all the Elvis fans all over the world .May God bless you all.

[@ronaldalabama3536]

Hello good to see you too. Always a good one. Thank you for your shows. Lol. Always live him.😇😇.

[@Doreana48501]

Billy I swear I could listen to your stories all day. I bet you would not trade even one of your growing up days for nothing you have today. Your whole demeanor just comes to an all new high with pride and happiness of your childhood memories. Thanks so much Billy, Danny and Jo. 💗

[@agostinoieraci8986]

Thank you Billy . For yuor storie. ELVIS IS IN HEART OF ALL A PEOPLE IN THE WORLD FOREVER.

[@williesmall3855]

Danny i was lookin at the picture of this vidio you and your dad smiling your a blessed man Danny

[@glennelliott4759]

THANKS GUYS YOU REALLY BRING THESE MEMORIES TO LIFE THAT YOU HAVE LIVED

[@leikilimaile2565]

Man we sure love your family, you make it like home, I’m sure lots of folks would agree we love hearing about Elvis no doubt💕🤗, but it’s your family that brings us in, it’s like when you sit around the kitchen table and talk story with family and friends that’s what it’s like tuning in to you folks Aloha Kakou ( love to you all) 🤙🌺cheeehooo 🤗

[@vonratibor]

Appreciate you sharing your most precious private memories about your life and Elvis You All have a Fantastic day God Bless

[@nancychartrand7808]

thankyou for telling these great memories you have

[@firstlastname3865]

I think I'm gonna spend my day today "livin' Elvis," too. I think I'll start with "His Hand In Mine" then work my way though "Elvis Is Back" --- all on original RCA Living Stereo vinyl spinnin' on my phonograph.

[@d.b.4201]

Good to see you today. Thank you forbthose lil stories about your life, LOVE them! I could listen to your Dad tell stories LITERALLY ALL day long. Love your family so much and your laughter is contagious, puts a smile on my face every single time I watch. Bless you all!👍

[@gaylegardinerankerry12123]

LOL BILLY YOU GUYS HAVE GREAT MEMORIES

[@susanstrozi2158]

Oh my! Every time I watch one of your videos, my day gets better! Thank y’all so much for sharing. Please never stop! And I agree.... Mr. Billy, you should write a book about the early days of you, your family, and Elvis. It would be wonderful to read!

[@derrickv9382]

Love it! I could listen to you guys all day long!

[@ericarmstrong7882]

Thanks Billy and Danny. Appreciate all of your memories. Interesting story before Elvis' fame. Remember we always live Elvis.

[@sylviaaustin115]

Another jem!! Thanks soo much.. I love seeing you all!! Stay well. Love n hugs.

[@autumnstevens8715]

I love you guys, your stories about The King are awesome!!!

[@JeaneGenie]

Great stories !!

[@mccusa1]

Love the stories, especially the trashcan story!!

[@Angela68.]

As always awesome the stories are the best love u guys please do more a true smith and elvis fan 😎👍🏻🙋🏻‍♀️💕💕✌🏻

[@alphaomega3378]

You and your family are amazing people. Thank you for sharing these incredible stories that highlight Elvis the gracious and humble human being and not just the mythical figure. God bless you all.

[@ssb753]

When you talk it's like Elvis is right there Love it

[@cathyzinck3811]

Thanks for sharing your stories!! At least we know there true stories and not garbage!!

[@LadyOaksNZ]

So great hearing your family recollections... Thank you so much for sharing ❤❤❤ Ive been a loving on Elvis for over 50 years! Here in NZ I won second place in the national search for New Zealands Greatest Elvis Fan in August 1977❤❤❤ I even wrote a letter to Elvis when I was 11 yrs old and received a reply from Graceland!! WOOPWOOP!!!

[@Mark13091961]

Great stories. The banana one is priceless

[@jacquelineloveselvis]

Thank you very much Billy and The Kid. Would Billy please tell us some stories about Gladys and Grandma (Dodger). Even though Dodger lived with Elvis most of her life, we don't know very much about her. We'd love to know more about these two ladies. Thanks again. ❤❤❤

[@ERINLOVE2024]

Love love love these childhood memories. Could sit and listen all day. !! Especially learning more about Gladys and Elvis. Thank u so much for sharing. God Bless you all !!

[@recipe1953]

Love to listen to your stories Billy, love your humor. Hope to see more videos when all is safe. Take care, all of the family.💜

[@jenniferjohnston4201]

Love love love the stories!!! Keep 'em coming!!!

[@bonniebrown6960]

I love all of y'alls stories and y'all always manage to make me laugh . I get so tickled. Hahaha..!! That's something I've never heard before is how Elvis come about getting his drivers license. Thank you for sharing your stories. You all are so great ...!! Proud we have you . ❤

[@myelvischannel1992]

Great stories love to hear them keep them coming. Elvis is always TCB

[@kathrynenderby5997]

Danny you’re videos are amazing fantastic and awesome too watch I always live elvis tcb I love 💕 hearing about elvis and I find those story’s about elvis very interesting 12:02pm

[@Roxanne_71]

I just love to hear Mr. Billy laugh! LOL

[@theflossi56]

Boy was that teacher wrong ! I so appreciate you folks taking the time to do these videos. We miss Elvis and you are a part of him God bless

[@rosaalexandrayanezdeazpuru6776]

Hi Danny! Hi Mr Billy! I love all your stories! I LOVE ELVIS SO MUCH!!! And you Mr Billy is my Hero! Guys I wait all week for this day to come and be able to watch your videos, you make my weekend happy. God bless you

[@AntoninaRivituso]

Thanks guys loving the stories, feeling like Elvis is present when you tell them, probably is lol. thanks for the sharing.

[@loridee1182]

Imagine that a "C" in Music class. adore all your stories, so interesting, thanks.

[@music2soothmysoul]

Thank you Billy! Wonderful stories💙 I look forward to every story. Keep em coming. “Where’s The Beef” 😂😂😂

[@ronniehayes6043]

Loving the videos! Great to hear about the man behind the legend (the 'image'). Like Elvis said "The image is one thing and the human being is another. It's very hard to live up to an image."

[@Nablusof5]

I just love ur stories and love u all too.

[@annette8141]

My goodness I'm so sorry for the losses you all are going through. I know the feeling all to well! You were blessed to still have had your grandmother. I'm 30 & have none anymore 😓 thoughts & prayers your way always & forever. Take good care. God bless you all from this Oklahoma Girl. 🖤🖤🖤🙌🏼🌹

[@williesmall3855]

That was some good stories billy ,by the look in your eye the hard times were good times looking back ,your talkin about memories that you wouldnt take a lottery ticket for God bless you and your families

[@stevencsawyerss]

Making a C In 🎵, and later in life becoming the king of rock &roll. I still love Elvis music, you know many people call him king Elvis. But Jesus Christ is the King, and I believe Elvis knew that to. Thanks so much for your memories of times gone by, and may the Lord bless your family.

[@marieacuna2207]

Yup he sure did and I appreciate how he gave thanks to him before going on stage.👨‍🎤🙏

[@danpeltier1354]

I like your show .I did a try of Elvis song I like you to hear it one day I got it on a MP3 if you like I did It at 66 year old you rock thank you all way Elvis TCB

[@franceshenry2239]

Thanks.

[@elvisfangirl9093]

Love your stories from the old days because it makes elvis just a Little more ‘human’ than seeing him only as the image. We may “forget” that even though he was such a phenomenon that he was a very poor country boy who grew up and became an everlasting legend 🤴🏻 Stay well 💛💛💛💛