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[@depper]

GO TO GRACELAND. You WILL cherish that moment FOREVER. I went 2 YEARS AGO... felt like it was yesterday. It felt SURREAL. You will be with dear friends from the second you walk through the door. When you leave you'll realize you just visited the most immaculately historic home in the entire nation. Crazy amounts of history. TAKE YOUR TIME my man and ENJOY IT

[@chasitycaddel1187]

I love that you have taken the time to get to know and understand the man, not just the entertainer. He was such a beautiful person inside and out. Some haters want to focus only on his flaws. He was human and had flaws and made mistakes just like the rest of us. He did so much for people and for the world of entertainment. He deserves nothing but respect.

[@susyq810]

Absolutely agree Chasity...🌻

[@ElvisRose_]

I am sure the people who focus on his failings and flaws would hate to have books written ad nauseam about their mistakes, failings, and flaws by total strangers just so they can put their two cents in on the Elvis subject. Was Elvis perfect? No but he was human and people forget that we are all and that he deserves the same basic decency we all deserve.

[@susyq810]

@@ElvisRose_ well said ElvisRose🌻💕⚡

[@kevindarrell3500]

Couldn’t have said it better myself ❤

[@ronaldcollins2164]

​@@susyq8101😊😊

[@safariloverinnc5156]

This was very emotional and made me cry for Elvis. He deserved better...........

[@armandonieves1277]

This was recorded in the jungle room, at his home in 1976. He was so depress at this point that he didn't want to go to the record studio, just stay in his room, so the record company sent the record studio to him, to his house, to make money, didn't care about the man, but making money out of him. This is one of the song recorded at his home.

[@depper]

Elvis is singing about himself here. There is not a true EP fan in this world today that doesn't know that. This man was far more loved than he thought he was, by people he never had the chance to meet.

[@susyq810]

🌻💕

[@ElvisRose_]

@@susyq810 For a man who thought he did nothing worth remembering, he sure hasn't been forgotten and he never will. 2022 showed just how timeless Elvis is and how the world still loves him. So much more than a singer. He’s just as much a historical figure like Washington Lincoln and deserves the same respect. There’s a huge difference between making music and making history. No one else can lay claim to both. It’s the reason he still looms large over music and other artists. Most, including some of the incredibly famous, are simply walking in his footsteps.

[@mimi-422]

​@@ElvisRose_👍💯❤️🙏❤️

[@bonjovi942]

I’ll keep saying it. On the 8th day God created Elvis!!

[@LadyLawyer1836]

Amen🙏

[@christielysdale1815]

It rings true with his birthday being the 8th

[@julialesleysheppard]

Elvis’s favourite number was 8. 👌💕🕺

[@bertsplci]

I truly believe nowadays, Elvis would have been diagnosed with depression (like Lisa and Benjamin)😢 Sincere reaction Ray❤

[@christielysdale1815]

Seeing his funeral always brings me to tears. The hardest one for me to watch is the video footage montage that plays while he sings long black limousine

[@julialesleysheppard]

More flowers were sold in America when Elvis died than any other time😔💕🙏

[@stevenbotham5781]

If you want to know how much Elvis enjoyed being on stage, give a listen to Are you lonesome tonight (the laughing version) you will hear the pure magic of Elvis.

[@danielmahon2432]

One of Lisa Marie’s favorite songs recorded by her father, also one of mine as well. Recorded live in the Jungle Room “Den” at Graceland in 1976. Great reaction, Elvis Rocks! TCB⚡️

[@julialesleysheppard]

Elvis’s joy was seeing the reactions of people when he gifted them something. He gave away so many much stuff, he raised so much money for charities , he visited sick children because he knew the happiness it would give them. He just wanted to share his good fortune and make his fans happy. 👌💕🕺

[@peggyredman6774]

There's only one ELVIS PRESLEY ♥ BLESS HIS SOUL God's ❤ gift 🎁 his heart was made of gold 💛. Absolutely a Beautiful soul ❤ sing his heart ❤ out absolutely a Beautiful voice ❤ his generosity his music 🎶 his charisma and the love he had for people ❤ there will never be another ELVIS PRESLEY ♥ BLESS you Dear sir for all you do. And happy anniversary to you and your wife ❤ Try to see Dasiey Jones and the six his granddaughter Riley sings she has a set of pipes on her she's following after him Beautiful voice check it out .

[@ianraymondback]

White 53 year old man from England loving watching black Americans reacting to elvis you get him so much and you are the best reactors on KZbin but im not sure how big elvis is in England, he has more no1 singles and no1 albums in England than any other solo artist infact he has even more in England than he does in America 😊

[@mariangrimsdell1112]

Thanks Ray for defending the King of Rock and Roll, anything that should be said, you just said it 👏👏👏♥️ , his Spirit will know 👍

[@vicki6070]

Speaking of Elvis' heart and generosity, here's a story that I heard several years ago, but only read for myself just yesterday. I thought that it would warm your heart, as well. It's taken from Sonny West's book, "Elvis: Still Taking Care of Business. “Nothing touched me (Sonny) more than when Elvis bought a wheelchair for a poor elderly black woman who lived near Humes High School. Marty Lacker read a story about her in the newspaper. She had no legs from the hips down and got around on boards with roller skates affixed to the bottom. Marty showed the article to Elvis, and a nod of his head set things in motion. Marty and Richard Davis went to the medical supply store and bought an electric wheelchair. It was loaded into the station wagon. Richard and Alan drove that to the woman’s home, followed by Elvis, Priscilla, Marty, Billy, and me in the limo. When we got there, the woman’s husband answered the door, and we wheeled the chair into the tiny living room.” “When the husband called the woman in, she saw the chair and asked, “’What’s this here for?’” “Ma’am, it’s just a little something to let you go just about anywhere you want to go, said Elvis. It’s electric, so you don’t need anyone to push you. It’s just something we wanted to do for you to help you get aound better.” Her eyes teared up, and she asked in a soft tone, “’Can I sit in it, please?’” “Elvis and I reached down, picked her up, and set her in the chair. She ran her arms up and down the shiny wheels as the tears flowed. And I don’t mean just hers. We said our good-byes, and outside Alan wondered if the woman even knew who Elvis was.” “’It doesn’t matter, man,” Elvis said. At least she knows someone cares.’”

[@susyq810]

I remember this story...thank you for sharing it....many people do not know about it and it needs to be shared.🌻💕

[@vicki6070]

@@susyq810 All the best!

[@Nablusof5]

I agree with you about them saying drugs killed him. His manager killed him n my opinion. RIP Elvis u will always be loved and never forgotten. Thanks Ray this is one I wanted u to do too. ❤❤❤

[@Snorkebogan]

Elvis was a genuine person and a real Pro❤️

[@Henderson_gal08]

Elvis never got over his mother's death. He wanted to make her life better and he states that she never got the chance to really enjoy life. People who knew him before she passed said he never was the same. his mom and daughter were his true loves he loved them unconditionally for the rest of his life.

[@irisheyes7815]

Ray, it’s like tuning in for a chat with a friend every morning ☀️ ☕️ I sit and agree with everything you say ❤ you have totally ‘got’ Elvis and that warms my heart. He has been so misunderstood and you taking the time to know him truely and spread the word, it’s unmeasurable… thank you 🙏🏼

[@MrsVibeee]

❤😊

[@ronaldcollins2164]

Couldn't agree more with ya. Reavis keep it going. ❤

[@sandrabishop502]

You did a beautiful job reacting to this video. Couldn't have done better. Such a lovely tribute. Wait til you get to Graceland! Prepare to be overwhelmed with emotions!

[@sylviabell499]

He never got over the loss of his mother.a beautiful man 👨 😢 😍 😔

[@susyq810]

Hey Ray...the picture of the girl was Lisa Marie...🌻the young man was Lisa's son Benjamin..

[@MaryJones-vo5nz]

Spot on Ray, and the amazing thing that was a superstar at 21, so there was the rest of his life to feel this. When someone told him every woman wants you , he said they want the image not the man. He lost his mother while he was in basic training. You rock man.

[@lynhaynie6102]

What a sad, beautiful song!There will never be another Elvis. Thank you for sharing this Ray.

[@ppresley9208]

I think he felt this song from the depths of his soul ... God bless his sweet spirit ... TCB forever !

[@Ирина-т4ф5о]

When I see a motorcade of white limousines, I cry, when I read a translation of this song, I cry, when I listen to your words about Elvis, I cry. These are tears of light sadness about a wonderful person who passed away a long time ago, a wonderful artist, a beautiful man. My love for Elvis grows as I dive deeper into his world and let it last as long as possible.

[@AngelasJoys]

Ray you're a great guy. Thank you for all you said. There are two kind of people in this world. Givers and takers. You're a giver. We know, Elvis was the king of the givers. 👑🎸

[@nancylascari4799]

Great reaction! A couple of more great songs are "A little bit of green" and Do you know who I am" You will feel them!

[@susyq810]

Yes...need Kleenex for those too.🌻

[@saundraweber4395]

OMG. I am a nurse and was working when we got the news. The world stopped!!! We were ordered by the Drs not to give the paper to any heart patients. We still had people coming through the ER because of suicide attempts! This brought it All back to me!

[@susyq810]

Hi Ray 🌻I want to thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings with us. Even though it has only been about 6 months since you started discovering more about Elvis it's as if he was your lifetime friend. Thank you for taking the time to research who he was...not just forming opinions from gossip and misinformation. You have a kind heart ....an open mind...and a beautiful way of expressing yourself and we are so thankful you are here with us . As for me and I am sure many other fans....loving this man not only because of his music but also because of his humanity has been both a beautiful and a lonely journey.The beautiful part is Elvis ...the lonely part is seeing, reading and hearing so much hatred, and cruel things written or said about him over the years and feeling like no one cared about hearing anything positive about his music or him. I am speaking only of my experiences but I suspect many fans have felt the same way. You have talked about the jokes...and cruelness and hate others have always thrown at him. I also remember you saying for us to celebrate his life rather than mourn his passing. I appreciate you saying those words so much.They were very comforting and encouraging for many of us who have always felt such a deep void in our lives since his passing. I believe Elvis gave us all he had for as long as he could...he truly was and will always be a precious gift from God.❤️⚡

[@candiehamilton9943]

Beautifully said Susy Q. It has been an honor watching Ray transform into a true Elvis fan. It's a beautiful thing.

[@susyq810]

@@candiehamilton9943 thanks Candie...I agree about Ray...💕⚡🌻

[@shjssjjs7015]

Susy Q 👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@vibereacts05]

Susy q u always hit me in the heart with your words i appreciate u so much u are the best❤️🙏🏽💪🏾💯

[@susyq810]

@@vibereacts05 thank you Ray...you are in our hearts now too🤗🌻❤️⚡🥰

[@antoniettemusolino1317]

Omg what a beautiful song, im an Elvis fan and ive never heard this!!, his voice , just stunning he was so friggin talented, and a very generous human, i love your reaction too ❤

[@camiamayo5093]

Thank you for keeping Elvis music alive we all miss him he was the greatest Rip Elvis🙏

[@hollywinningham6375]

You brought tears to my eyes this morning Ray..your love and compassion for Elvis is absolutely amazing ❤❤..thank you for another great reaction..much love from Indiana 🎤❤🎼🔥TCB⚡

[@Snorkebogan]

And he did not involve himself in politics✌️

[@MrHolmgren194]

This was recorded in 1976, a year later he was gone. All these haters and liars that have been spreading nothing but garbage between them, they must have a cold heart and a soul that`s completely empty.

[@elaineharn9527]

Love this song and reaction. He was the greatest. Over 6,000 flowers arrangements were sent at his funeral. Mind boggling that today people do not know how huge an entertainer he was.

[@janicegreen7903]

Elvis is definitely speaking about himself. Remember Elvis only chose songs that meant something to him. Elvis was speaking the truth. Without a doubt, he's GOAT!! Ray, thanks again for a great review. You can feel Elvis's pain when he sings. This song is written by Neil Sedaka.

[@dtm6358]

Elvis had many ailments and only used prescribed medications. He gave his fans his All !!

[@stacymoore9836]

This is from his 1976 album. I seen him at the Capital Center outside Washington DC when I was 15 years old. He sang this song and hurt. I bought this album that year. ❤

[@suzanneoverton7351]

Another fab reaction thank you 🥰 love how genuine your love for him is welcome to the club 😉 he's with you forever now

[@susyq810]

Yes Suzanne....once he enters your heart he stays forever...❤️

[@michaelmcgrath9933]

Thank you Ray, your so protective to Elvis, im crying at your words x

[@sammy_the_uncool2702]

@michael mcgrath You're not the only one who had to wipe away a few tears 😢 Ray is so spot on during all of his Elvis reactions, he is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Hope you are doing okay, Michael, my sincere prayers to you 💖🙏💕

[@michaelmcgrath9933]

Peace and love to you Sammy the very cool 😎 ♥

[@sammy_the_uncool2702]

@@michaelmcgrath9933 To You as well Micheal ✌🎶⚡❤🎶🙏💕 You're very cool yourself 🎼😎🎼💙🎵

[@tammysczykutowicz368]

Elvis had lost his mother also while he was in the Army so he had A LOT of emotional stress going on. Too many changes at one time. He met Charlie Hodge during that time and I think Charlie really really helped him thru the grieving process.

[@patriciaesposito8941]

It had to be so hard to go overseas after Elvis’ mom funeral. Charlie Hodge was with him. Elvis was put in Sargents quarters cuz he couldn’t get any sleep. Everyone wanted his autograph, etc. I’m impressed Elvis came home a Sargent! Charlie was able to go with Elvis as they knew he needed a friend. Charlie said he and Elvis were in bunk beds together. Elvis on bottom. Charlie would hear Elvis cry at night cuz of his mom. Charlie was on top bunk. He’d tell Elvis all kinds of jokes to help him. I think once Elvis had his grandmother and Daddy live with him off base, he did better. Truth is I don’t think Elvis ever recovered from losing his mom. She meant everything to him.

[@susyq810]

Very sad Patricia...I am grateful Charlie was a loyal friend during such a difficult time.🌻

[@HeavenlyPresley-Tonya]

Very True!!! I've been doing some research on Surviving Twins at birth and losing their twin... It's actually factual .... and many articles with Twins that were born and their twin passed away They Felt Alone Empty and Felt Guilt ... This was not studied back in those days ... but they are bringing it to light in the past several years.... I feel like this is the reason Elvis felt alone ....

[@docjeffrey9149]

There is several takes of this song that Elvis did and there is some that's just more emotional than the others . Ray you need to Google most flowers sold in the day it says the day after Elvis Presley died I have a request it's Elvis in Michael Jackson ( I've got a feeling in my body)music and video it will blow your mind

[@nancy9891]

To think Colonel Parker refused Elvis’ desire to see the world because of his own selfish ambition to keep him trapped in Las Vegas. His songs were his because they touched his soul. Singer Charlotte Jaconelli does this song from a woman’s perspective and it is beautiful. Elvis will always be the best. 🙏🙏😭🙏🙏

[@sandralybrand9425]

His friend he met in service said while in service, after his mother died, he would hear Elvis crying at night over his mother. It was Charley, that played on stage with him that became a lifelong friend until he died.

[@ruthanncrandall3978]

Elvis brought all his fans together.Elvis was true blue to his fans.

[@LadyLawyer1836]

Ray, you touch my heart just as Elvis does...and that is the highest compliment I can possibly bestow...

[@susyq810]

You are so right about Ray....we are blessed to have him take this journey with us...🌻❤️⚡

[@LadyLawyer1836]

@@susyq810 and we are blessed to find all these kindred spirits on Ray's channel

[@sammy_the_uncool2702]

Miss Helene, yes we are 🎶⚡❤✌🙏💕 Very blessed 😇💙💛 Ray is doing for so many what Elvis did, bless him and his family 💖🙏💕

[@vibereacts05]

Muss helene, those words alone are enough for me to read this this morning change my whole day , thank you❤️💯

[@LadyLawyer1836]

@@vibereacts05 Any chance I have to bring you joy, makes my day, too💜💜💜

[@inescece4707]

Wow ray this was very sad and beautiful tribute to elvis what amazing vocals in this one you can hear the sadness in his voice ! Great reaction Ray you really get him ! Thank you ❤❤❤!😢

[@marion_R]

Raylvis, spot on as always. Great reaction, love it!💚

[@Duchess28]

He was lonely from the second his twin brother died. It was multiplied when his mother died and even more so when Cilla left. On the outside he tried everything to please others, but on the inside I think he was quite sad. He was extraordinary ❤

[@preshutchins]

I think it was because his mother passed away while he was in the army. If you see subsequent interviews after his discharge you can see it in his face.

[@catherinjenen5510]

Love your reaction and insight into Elvis. You can see it in his eyes how sad 😢 and lonely 😔 he was. RIP thank

[@vickispeed588]

If only you could have seen him in person. There is no picture and no video that could ever capture how utterly otherworldly he was. You literally could not look away and it took your breath away. There was just no way any human could look like that. He was the perfect storm of physical beauty, talent and charisma. I have heard many a straight men say how beautiful he was. And in concert you felt like you were the only person in the room and he was singing to only you. I LOVE your videos and by all means keep them coming. He was a deeply religious and some of his most beautiful songs were hymns. And do go to Graceland and enjoy the ride! It's a BLAST!

[@peterterry9594]

There's a major difference between being alone and feeling lonely. Elvis, like you said, had all these people around him and yet felt alone. Meanwhile, there are many of us out there who would just like to be alone for five minutes because we are not lonely.. It's an internal thing. Unfortunately it's the price of fame sometimes. I love Elvis music. I grew up with it. I try not to think about the price he paid financially and mentally.. Just enjoy him and his phenomenal voice. It's also sad to think that all the people you see flashing on the screen quickly between the pictures of Elvis are no longer w/ us. first there was Vernon who died in '79. His mother of course. His grandson who was more recent and I'd have to look up the details. Lisa Marie was the most recent.

[@williamfletcher4068]

Ray VIBE… your comments on this reaction about this song and everything you have learned about Elvis Presley and just taking the time to share that with us is so awesome brother man. Music is healing and is rehabilitation for a lot of people in this world. That’s what Elvis Presley gave all of us. you think God for turning you on to Elvis. Well, I think God for you for bringing your thoughts, and the overall truth about what this man stood for. That’s what this country needs more of the truth.😎👍🙏🇺🇸🎸🔥🎹🎤⚡️🎶

[@bemerson7883]

Thank you for your outpouring love of Elvis. ❤️ And spreading the love. ❤️ It makes me so happy:

[@Otto_TT]

Elvis Presley pieces of my life next please ❤❤

[@rebeccachristoforidis3519]

You're a very empathetic human being. Too bad so few people are.

[@barbarabrannon1542]

Elvis didn’t no how he could trust ..God bless him he gave us so much 🎹🎼🎵🎤🙏🏻♥️

[@tweetnana3]

He most definitely his singing his own story. He is so good at putting his feelings in his songs. So if you just listen to him you can feel it in your heart. You are 100% correct about listening to him. If you can't feel the heart in his music you aren't really listening. I listen to all kinds of music and Elvis is still my all time favorite and always has been. TCB always. He was one beautiful man.❤

[@cristinadellatommasina-ex2hj]

How sad to hear this song. Surely there was a character and a human being. With the intensity of his voice, he wanted to convey love to us and he has succeeded until today, but unfortunately it was consumed. With a time machine, I would like to go back and show him that his was not a useless sacrifice and that we still love him. Thanks Ray once again you hit the mark, even if I prefer to smile in the morning. 😢💝👑🎶✌🍀

[@susyq810]

Aww Cristina...I wish we could go back in time and tell him too..🌻

[@cristinadellatommasina-ex2hj]

@@susyq810 to dream the impossible dream 😍

[@ElvisRose_]

Fun facts: When Elvis was drafted, the Army was inundated with letters from hair begging them not to cut his hair and then others, who wanted to wear Elvis Presley dog tags to show solidarity with him in school were told no so they stayed a massive walk out.

[@ruthanncrandall3978]

His Momma was his World at her funeral he threw his body over her casket.

[@vicki6070]

Thank you for the love and respect that you show to this wonderful man and "icon" of an entertainer! All the best!

[@shjssjjs7015]

Pure diamond 💎💎💎💎💎 Elvis the King

[@ruthanncrandall3978]

Idk if u knew this but Elvis use to rent out a theater,amusement parks etc….for his daughter and friends.

[@shjssjjs7015]

اعظم فنان على مر العصور لم ولن يتكرر الملك بدون منازع

[@beeanderson2244]

I have loved Elvis since I was 11 or 12 years old I am 72 and I still love him .

[@HeavenlyPresley-Tonya]

2nd Comments Sorry - When Elvis passed I was 10 years old.. I remember it like YESTERDAY -- Found My Parents BOTH Crying!!!! Back then ELVIS WAS OUR WORLD WE DIDN'T HAVE BIG STARS .... I watched Elvis's Movies as a Little Girl Sang and Danced to them!!!! Daddy played Elvis's Music Constantly Mom & Daddy saw Elvis in 1975 / Shreveport, Louisiana -- I was 8 and remember begging to go LOLL but We had 3 Channels back then Radio / Stereo / Turntable -- For 45's and LP's - Literally He was OUR WORLD... My Daddy had Elvis's Sideburns... RIP Daddy!!!! but even as a child I remember at age 10 they kept broadcasting Elvis had died and We watched the funeral The WHOLE WORLD was in Shock Like the WORLD STOPPED!!!!! Thanks Ray!!!!

[@bethwvu1406]

Paul Simon visited Graceland in 1984…He said he was unimpressed with the mansion until he finished the tour and walked outside and saw Elvis' grave. Upon the King’s grave, he read the lines, “He had a God-given talent that he shared with the world. And without a doubt, he became most widely acclaimed; capturing the hearts of young and old alike.” At that, Paul Simon said he broke down. “I just started to cry,” Simon said. “And I thought, it’s really true. This guy was loved by everybody.” Paul went home and wrote "Graceland".

[@sandralybrand9425]

Thank you Ray! I've been waiting for you to play this. Knowing Elvis life now, it really hits me where I live and about brings me to tears. It also brings up feelings where sometimes I feel alone.

[@SuspiciousMinds65]

You have no clue how lonely he was ....

[@sherrera66]

Hey Ray Solitaire is one of my favorite songs even though it brings me to tears every time. She Thinks I Still Care is another soul breaker. You are right about the reports on Elvis death I ignored the tabloids during that time the Dallas Morning News had a great story about him I still have the clipping from 1977. My heart still hurts when I see pictures or film of the days of his funeral. I didn’t know the video was gonna have them the tears started flowing like 9/11 we will never forget 8/16/77. TCB⚡️

[@richr2716]

Great reaction and song choice this album is awesome Memphis Blvd And good point maybe singing about himself

[@kmb0687788]

Just thank you❤ Good night👌❤✌♠

[@moekontze116]

To think his 9 year old daughter saw that, awful, and social Media stil hasnt changed!!!!

[@MsEsJai]

Peter Guralnick wrote two of the best biographies ever on Elvis (as well as several other wonderful books). The Elvis ones were “Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley” and “Careless Love: The Unmaking of Elvis Presley.” There was a part in the second one that struck my heart and has forever stayed with me since I read it. Your comments about Elvis in this video reminds me of it. Guralnick says this about Elvis, “He constructed a shell to hide his aloneness, and it hardened on his back. I know of no sadder story.” Thank you Ray for showing up with heart and compassion in your Elvis reactions.

[@LadyLawyer1836]

I devoured both volumes of his biography and, yes, that line has haunted me ever since as well....

[@amandarayray9340]

The other pictures that showed in this video were his dad, Vernon, his daughter Lisa marie and Benjamin, his grandson

[@rosecarr7956]

You're right about him not getting a chance to grieve. The press was vile publishing a heartbreaking photo of Vernon and Elvis racked with sobs at the hospital right after his mom passed. Elvis deserved better. I hope him knowing how much his fans adored him gave him a moment of happiness. I've been to Graceland many times, got to spend the night on the grounds in August '78 with a small group of fans. We mostly cried.

[@suspiciousminds1750]

"She can't touch mine, I can't touch hers" -Surprised you guys made it to four years! Sorry. ;-) PS: the photo at 3:00 is Benjamin Keogh, his grandson. I'm not sure his army service was the loneliest time. Yes, he lost his mother but he did meet 2 members of the Memphis Mafia in the service: Joe Esposito and Charlie Hodge. In addition, Elvis lived off base in a large house and threw parties quite often. Members of his family were there with him also. Just an opinion, but I think the last 2-3 years of his life were the loneliest, declining health and career, Priscilla gone, and a feeling people were using him only as a meal ticket.

[@Invisibleindreamsonly]

Hey Ray I just discovered your channel and I’m a giant fan of it.Never have I just subscribed to someone’s channel after watching the first video but your channel changed that.I am now officially subscribed and I’ve been a Elvis fan since I was 4 years old and he is the King of music please keep Elvis’s music coming and look very forward to other videos.

[@preshutchins]

I think the loneliest time for Elvis being in the military was because his mother had passed away while he was serving.

[@marygammons3323]

In the pictures of his funeral my mom and grandma are in that crowd of fans. They drove from South Carolina when they heard the news. They didn't get to get close but they did stand outside the gates of Graceland. It is sad to see his grave it is a touching and somber moment. It makes you appreciate that man so much. He was so young and gave so much. Just imagine where the world would be if we still had Elvis. From a third generation Elvis fan thank you for an emotional and amazing start to my day. Love what you do and thanks for keeping Elvis alive.

[@amandarayray9340]

Ray, I live in New Zealand. I have always wanted to visit Graceland, its on my bucket list. I am so glad that you are going. I'm in tears watching this and thinking of you having a quiet, heartfelt communion at his grave, that is so beautiful. I wish we could all be there to honour him, and will be there in spirit. So much love we have for this man who gave us so much, and now for you too. He is family, as you are now family. I am sure there are many others who feel like I do. Thank you for all you do, you really are bringing joy to so many people, as Elvis did.

[@vikkigiles2977]

Ah love the reaction to this video. I was going to comment just the other day Ray that I always felt Elvis was so lonely even with all those people around him. He only had close friends in his circle and they would all go out at night as it was less likely to be spotted and from what I understand, as he grew older that circle became smaller and smaller and he would isolate himself upstairs at Graceland. I always felt Lisa-Marie had the same look on her face as her Daddy 😢 but we know how we feel having lost Elvis so I can’t ever imagine how she felt. I live in the UK and I am going to Graceland in 2 years time for my 50th birthday. It’s going to be emotional but so special. I won’t watch that video if you do one, I don’t wanna see until I get there. Thanks Ray, I love that you are so kind to Elvis and love him as much as us ❤️

[@EP_LOVE]

I agree 100% but at the same time his ability to be so quick with a joke, or laugh, to have a positive attitude in the face of hardship was amazing. He had moments of anger and darkness, depression and haters but he never let it defeat him. He never stopped loving and giving even through all the loneliness. Go and read his quotes, such wisdom! A great example to us all ❤ I just got back from Graceland and it was amazing! I met him there, And now When I think of him I can just see him at his home. Especially at that piano where he would go sing gospel songs when he couldn't sleep. That was the place and time that he regained his peace. Thank you for the genuine and heartfelt reaction!!

[@iwillbetrue2023]

The story is truly epic tragic. After I read up a lot about his life sometimes I just got mad at him for what happened to him. Of course it is easy to look back and wish things were different and had he done this and that. The victim of outsized fame. What a shame. Still cant help wishing things turned out different.

[@clc7763]

Not going to Walmart is an accomplishment, such a crappie store

[@melaneyhughes4231]

I grew up next door to someone who was in the Army in Germany with Elvis. He even had a picture of the two of them together. He said he was just like everyone else - very down to earth. Played cards with him. I am from a small town in Illinois where we knew what people were truly genuine.

[@ghosthunter7478]

He would stay in his bedroom for 2 weeks. So sad.

[@deloresbennett2658]

I have been to graceland several times,this was my experience,when you walk in to his home you can actually feel his presence,its all around.the home is like a time capule frozen in time every thing is how he lift it By today's standards of the stars today the home is not a mega mansion but this is where he found peace. Now when you go across the street and walk in the museum you better hang on you think you know his career wait you are in for a amazing sight.

[@annekayser8042]

Long black limousine is another one it shows Elvis s funeral procession and all the people who gathered from the public

[@ElisLS]

Eu amo essa musica ❤

[@tinaboyd3131]

Such a lovely kind man.I think his " Normal" time where he could mingle with people was on the stage ,he could never have a normal family life ,he was Elvis !!.He carried the cross to share his gift from God with us with courage .I feel his mam's unconditional love that he lost when she passed was one mountain to high.God bless his gentle soul.

[@Julbug_22]

Yet, he had the best laugh and giggle ever. Gotta love that about him; his laughter.

[@tammysczykutowicz368]

oooooo...a Beatles shirt! I love the Beatles!🙂

[@dianedecker5405]

Elvis , when it comes to Music & Entertainment " ELVIS " Is Gods Masterpiece to mankind . as you now Know Ray , Elvis was Not just a great performer !!! Elvis is a Quality human being . He was a LOVING , Caring , affectionate , giving , trustworthy , Kind , Man . who had a Child like Quality that All who knew him LOVED. 🥰 Elvis is as Beautiful inside as he was Outside . He was a Sinful human being who did the BEST he could under difficult situations. 😇 that's the way it was .😢 hang loose everyone 🤙 I am an ( Elvis Unconditional ) = no matter what I love & supported Elvis UNCONDITIONALLy . . . that's what an Elvis unconditional IS . Diane from chicago , may 5 2023. Elvis love Always & forever . & He KNEW it to.🙂😉 ( ps ) This song is About Loneliness . which Elvis was Offtin , that's why I Cry EVERYTIME I Hear this song 😔😢. people have NO Idea ...

[@jemeritte]

Ohww.. One of my favorites ❤👌👌

[@candiehamilton9943]

Ray, your reaction was spot on. He was a lonely man. He had a heart of gold that was sometimes over shadowed by the hate. Just a little tid bit, Elvis admired and looked up to Jackie Wilson. When Jackie became ill and was in a coma for 8 years. Elvis paid for his medical care. And when he passed away, Michael Jackson, which also admired Jackie paid for his funeral. Two men that had some issues in their lives, but had true love and respect for others. Dont judge someone until you walk in their shoes. Thanks again for this reaction. ❤

[@marion_R]

Thank you again for this lovely dono request!💚 You wrote that MJ payed for J. Wilson's funeral and I don't understand why he first only got an unmarked grave!? I couldn't find any information on that. Maybe you know. Thank you!

[@susyq810]

Candie.... beautiful song... beautiful Words...thank you..❤️⚡🌻

[@sammy_the_uncool2702]

@Candie Hamilton Yes, Elvis did do that for Jackie Wilson. You are so right, Miss Candie. Here is something else Elvis did for another man he had respected: Elvis got to meet his idol Roy Hamilton at American Sound Studios & it was there he gave Roy the song "Sweet Angelica" which would be, sadly, the very last song Roy would record because he had died that same year in 1969. Elvis wrote a letter of condolences to Roy's widow along with red roses and it was Elvis's message of condolences that were read out loud at Roy Hamilton's funeral (along with messages of condolences from Mahalia Jackson and B.B. King). Roy Hamilton, Jr. revealed in a 2017 documentary that Elvis not only sent red roses every day that Roy was in the hospital (July 1969, New Rochelle, NY) and continued to send his mother, Myrna, flowers for the next six months following his Dad's death but that Elvis had also paid for his father's medical bills and paid in full for his father's funeral. (Roy Hamilton had died in debt and had owed back taxes apparently on top of that.) As Ray said, I love the man. I really do. It's so unexpected, I never loved a celebrity, ever. I never became a fan like that. But the more I learned about Elvis, the more I just fell in love with him. Thank you, Miss Candie, for sharing 💐

[@marion_R]

​@@sammy_the_uncool2702 thank you so much for charing these stories! There are many people who try to destroy his legacy. Can't thank you enough!💚

[@sammy_the_uncool2702]

@@marion_R You are most welcome! No need to thank me but you are too kind for words all the same 💜🌹💜🌹 Thank you so much for the lovely reply & sentiments 🌼💖😊