He Told Elvis Presley Go Back to Driving a Truck Grand Ole Opry Legend Jim Denny The Spa Guy

In this Video The Spa Guy introduces you to the guy who told Elvis "You Ain't going nowhere Son.. You ought to go back to driving a truck" After he played at the Grand Ole Opry October 2 1954... Don't forget to Subscribe for more fun..

[@hopecastellanos2985]

I absolutely love this! Could have been that the audience wasn't ready for Elvis style of Rhythm and Blues? How wrong was this Jim person! 😆 Go back to driving a truck Indeed! Ty Spa guy for another great piece of history!

[@myelvischannel1992]

Knew the story about Elvis and going back to driving a truck. In the end Elvis had the Last Laugh on Denny.

[@maggieanderson3778]

In a movie back right after Elvis passed where Kurt Russel played Elvis he went to the Opry and when the guy said that about driving a truck he went down to the dressing room and totally smashed up his guitar. I knew what was coming so I stuck my fingers in my ears. Made a lot of noise. One question to everybody. Even you Billy. Have you ever had to explain something Elvis did to a friend or family member? I've had to do that to my daugther in law . When we got home from the movie she walks up to my velvet painting of Elvis and say, "You sure are a strange one." I just laughed at her. WE(his fans) understand him. Everybody else just thinks he weird or something.

[@myelvischannel1992]

Take no notice of what people say at the end of the day its them who are missing out. How can millions of Elvis fans be wrong and the odd one be right. A bit of jealousy comes to mind.

[@jennifernapoli8172]

Thank God Elvis didn’t listen to ole Jim Denny. I couldn’t imagine the world without Elvis and his music.Thank you for sharing this story Billy. Stay safe and God Bless❤️

[@3BricksHigher]

Moral of this video: We all have Jim Denny's in our life. Tighten up and ignore them! Awesome SG!

[@bonniebrown6960]

I bet that hurt that poor youngins feelings . That had to have broke his heart and I bet he was mad , but I'm so glad Elvis didn't give up !! Ole what's he's name , did miss out . lol !! 😉 Thank you Spa Guy for sharing another great story with us !! BTW .. I would love to have that shirt too !!

[@bellalunamia9035]

👍❤ muy hermosos relatos sobre Elvis, estoy encantada muchas gracias Spa Guy

[@leesellers6116]

If Elvis did listen to Jim Denny, I wonder what music would be like today and what singers we wouldn’t have because of Elvis! My bet is that music would be completely different for the worse without him. Great video Billy 👍

[@tomkilpatrick8615]

Well hello spa guy, you are only 6 and a half hours away from hearing the best tape you Will ever hear from elvis. Remember I am in Panama city beach Florida and you are always welcome!

[@bonniebarnett7202]

Hi Billy 😊, I Can speak for All Elvis Fans, I'm So Glad Elvis didn't listen to him, and he continued to follow his dream, Thank you Elvis! Thanks for sharing Billy 😊 Enjoyed video today 😊, Bonnie

[@davidharrison3399]

The boys from the Hayride had the last laugh ELVIS AND HANK, Great video...........

[@Amyco3167]

Fast forward a few months...Elvis be like “How do you like me now?”

[@skyking228]

Toby Keith?

[@maggieanderson3778]

Very good answer. I had to laugh when I read that.

[@starlitekaraoke113]

This is one of those times where you insert ‘hold my beer’ I’ll be back segments. Lol. Elvis sure did have the last laugh. Man to have that shirt!! I’m thinking it could easily be worth $100k as its such a piece of history! If only!

[@clifffor1179]

Exactly. I wonder if there's anything on record about what Jim Denny thought of Elvis success after he told him to go back to driving a truck.

[@HeavyJ713]

​@@clifffor1179supposedly he apologized later on

[@GClooney17]

Hi Spa Guy Great Story I bet Jim Denny has been Turning in his grave for Nearly 60 years. Thanks again Joseph from NJ....

[@jameshogue1639]

No other way to put it ; " A swing and a miss". Nice piece Billy!

[@chestergood4035]

It just goes to show, everyone has their critics

[@starlitekaraoke113]

I like the facial hair Billy you’re looking good!! Be safe

[@ruthfeeney9441]

Truck or no truck Elvis was going to sing thanks spa guy

[@constantinemossios433]

Excellent video Spa Guy!

[@junegirl45]

So glad Elvis didn't take his advice.

[@sandyfields6359]

beautiful memories of Elvis Presley thank you for sharing 🖤❤️

[@cheriemills7069]

I often wonder if this broke Elvis’s heart?! Can you imagine had Jim Denny lived to see Elvis in later years and what an incredible icon Elvis became..something we’ll never know. Thanks for sharing!

[@tonyishmael9666]

As always great video keep them coming I learn something each time so thx

[@jansorensen]

Thanks for sharing Billy,This is epic !

[@PennysLifeWithLove]

Ohhh was he sooo wrong . ❤️ Elvis Presley forever and always 🤟🤟🤟👑👑👑👑💝💝💝

[@starlitekaraoke113]

Wow so many new things I learned from this one. This is the stuff I live for Billy!! Great work!! Thank you!!

[@lauriealexander5857]

Awesome content. Thank you I'm impressed with the work you do❤❤❤❤❤

[@bernardjoseline9891]

Ah ,j'ai fait achat dvd. Elvis,1973 à Hawaï. Quel chanteur magique ,je le connais depuis 1960 Je l'aime plus que tout Never, never forever. Elvis

[@chuckmadden2251]

Every great has a story like this, some have several. Thankfully most have a dream bigger than those moments. Enjoyed the video Billy, thank ya!

[@urbaniteurbanizer1612]

Thank you sir for your devotion to Elvis. You spend time and resources for your content. Elvis must be very proud to have a fan like you

[@lynnhiggins7340]

I bet he ate his words forever more after that! 💕💋

[@jasona8096]

No telling what it would of been like today if Elvis would of listened to Jim Denny I bet you wouldn't of had half of some of the singers we have today

[@starlitekaraoke113]

Jason Abel half? I think you’re way off and more like most singers!! Just image just how different things would be. Epic! Elvis changed not only a generation but the world as far from a cultural view. Great comment and observation!!

[@natserog]

Thanks Spa Guy! great video....that was a huge swing and miss by Denny!!

[@uncjim]

You’re a unique talent Mr. Spa Guy. Making in depth research (you could have been a great archeologist) entertaining is rare and you’ve managed that. Of course, the subject matter doesn’t hurt..if you know what I mean. Thanks for all that you do!

[@BK_1876]

Billy, thank you for yet another interesting and informative investigation. Thanks for all you do. All good things, Brian.

[@ajsmith5295]

Brilliant story beliefs and as you said how Jim Denny was wrong and go and have a shave and bring back your youthful looks Billy respect

[@vickielawson3701]

First... Good morning Bill Thank you for everything you do ❤️

[@deehickman6417]

Now that's an interesting piece of the Elvis puzzle! Loved hearing the rest of the music history as well! Thank you Spa Guy!

[@martaadriane9202]

Que vídeo maravilhoso ! Excelente trabalho Spa Guy👍 👏👏 Com a tradução ficou ainda melhor / Elvis Forever 💖 /

[@lisap3344]

Lol , goes to show not to listen to negativity, Never take no for an answer, follow your dreams, good thing Elvis had the last laugh 😆♥️👍🏻🌈🎤

[@trsdglobal]

Hey Spa Guy keep the goatee .. the Ryman, I was blessed with many trips there with my Grandparents, seen so many of the greats it was truly special ... great story! :)

[@BobE316]

Great video Billy, boy was that guy wrong

[@sandramillett8267]

I sure glad Elvis never went back to driving a truck. The world would of lost a guy with amazing talent.

[@rustywellsjr3460]

Haha haha, Denny was really smart guy

[@joestewart3117]

AWESOME STORY SPA THANKS!

[@kirkleythomas9280]

Denny was only 52 when he died - wonder what happened? Also, good that Denny got to see him become a major recording and movie star!! I think GK wrote in his book that Denny wanted to see Elvis once while in Hollywood.

[@OceanHops]

Paul McCartney now owns the publishing on the Buddy Holly catalogue.

[@ErnstTCB]

ELVIS is truly loved by the world. The world!

[@David-hn7zm]

Wow amazing how some people would just say anything at times just to say something friends .. lol Elvis tighten up and didn't go back to driving a truck my friend !!!

[@mthayman]

I've also heard the George Klein story that went a little further on Jim Denny. Apparently at one point Jim Denny came across Elvis in a hotel in Hollywood and asked him for a job or at least a reference in getting a job. Elvis was nice to him but as soon as he left the room he cursed him and when they asked Elvis why he was mad, he told them that he was the guy who told him to go back to driving a truck.

[@AnthonyAntMan]

Oh wow ya Im so glad Elvis didn't listen to that. Do u remember if it was on KZbin that u heard George Klein tell that part of the story?

[@brendalawrence6732]

Wow, I can't imagine that anyone telling Elvis to go back to driving a truck, even only 90 days into his career. Yep, that was Jim Denny was wrong and I wonder if he ever regretted telling Elvis that? I can't imagine how crush Elvis was after hearing that. That was a low blow to him for sure. Thanks for this video, very interested and shocking!

[@elvisfan6475]

LITTLE DID JIM DENNY KNOW. ELVIS SURE DID SHOW HIM LATER.

[@skyking228]

Perhaps the Jim Denny truck driver remark made Elvis a better performer, manager and people person. Elvis always seemed well prepared/rehearsed and treated people like he liked to be treated. Of course we might have missed out on some good trucking songs...

[@donniestevens1559]

Now that's history great job

[@faustojacques2471]

What a story!!! Thank you so much, Billy! I do love this video!

[@christinebmorel5853]

What a fool that man was. thank god, Elvis,is the G.O.A.T Rip Elvis ❤ always 🙏 amen ☝🎉👑🌹👍⭐💎🙋 thank you Billy.

[@SpaGuy]

Elvis is the GOAT!! for sure!!

[@babycaycejm8720]

One day at a time, sweet Jesus ❤

[@user-od3bd8gn2p]

Хорошо, что Элвис тогда продолжил свою карьеру артиста и певца!

[@TCBSonny]

Interesting video Billy. Thank you!

[@tommywood343]

Wow that is so interesting. Thanks spa guy for the video. Stay safe👍👍

[@sameirorodrigues6632]

Another Great video! Thank you very much Spa Guy! God bless you!

[@davidrixson3171]

Watching this video reminds me of a scene in "Elvis The Movie" with Kurt Russell. In the film Elvis smashes his guitar after being told to go back to driving a truck. Good Job Elvis didn't take the advice of Jim Denny!!

[@123elvislives]

Thumbs up from Australia 🇦🇺👍🏼👍🏼🇦🇺 Keep up the good work this is great stuff

[@hallsjuju2400]

Glad he lived to see Elvis’ career skyrocket. E did not give up on his dream. I loved how he was introduced later by Mr. Logan on the Hayride.

[@terrywoodard8734]

Awesome as always Billy !!!! Terry

[@TruthAlways59]

Outstanding, love these history lessons! Thank you for your work Spa Guy!

[@ronniecline1393]

Great stuff buddy👍

[@101guitars-tm6]

hehe - thats FUNNY - a good life lesson for us ALL! Jim Denny - you outta go back to bein' dust!

[@carolinalambert1950]

I wonder what Jim Denny think!He looked at Elvis like a boy won’t be as famous as someone special? Sooooo nice he didn’t keep up his carrier.The most gorgeous,handsome,generous,humble,dedicated,popular,everythings that man had.RIP Elvis the world missed you .

[@frankvattelana6728]

That Was Way Cool Billy! Definitely a Missed Call on the part of Jim Denny!

[@myalfie]

Incredible story just like the man who turned down the Beatles these gentlemen go down in history for the wrong reasons.Thanks spaguy for this incredible info.into this story

[@roberthazlett7411]

I like the new look. And the facts you share about elvis

[@chrisrose5740]

Awesome!!! Very Cool !!!

[@brendabooher6683]

I think that Elvis was so far ahead of the times in music. I had always heard this story but had never heard the name of who made that comment to Elvis. Boy, I'm glad that Elvis didn't listen to Jim Denny. Thank you Billy for all of the great Elvis history.

[@noelcruz2020]

We love you spa guy i love your videos thanks for everything

[@janreynolds3794]

Wow, he missed that one!!

[@_Dave_S]

Well if you are going to fail at something, it may as well be epic! Way to go Jim Denny!!

[@jeanjones1846]

I've gotta follow that dream where ever that dream may lead ... Elvis had the Last Laugh

[@catherineengle4196]

It's seems like I remembered hearing this story years ago. I believe it was on Ralph Emerys show Nashville Now. I may be wrong. Elvis had the last laugh on that one. Shave and a haircut 2 bits...lol. God bless Spa Guy

[@percboy555]

Nice job Billy . thanks.

[@tinaclause1874]

Elvis showed himself ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@stephenbaines3722]

Love it Steve Ireland

[@patricial.holdemangarciava5406]

Glad that never happened, We needed Elvis in our world, so very happy Elvis got on with his music for the world to have all of him... Thank you for doing what you did best, Elvis Presley, a beautiful life .

[@carlday3538]

I like so so many am very glad that Elvis didn't listen to him because at a young age a knockback like that is tough.. scares the life out of me to think of a world without Elvis Presley in it ... TCB

[@suzib777]

Spa Guy, grey wolf, great video and again more interesting history that most of us didn't even know about.

[@pamputman4503]

That was sad,,,that guy really miss out on a famous person a very good singer and play movies very good you go Elvis miss you Elvis Presley you are sadly missed by everyone

[@Xin-vx4zf]

Man, you are a loveable guy. You really made my day saying, That guy told Elvis to driving a truck. Now is he laughing in his grave?

[@jimmyandkathyharrell]

Enjoyed the details of the story Billy!

[@lindaweinstein4846]

Wow !!! Jim called that one wrong!!!!! Way off😱I’m still thinking about Elvis’s torn shirt ! Who knew 🤩🤩🤩

[@DenitaArnold]

Sadly I listened to a Jr. college teacher and didn't persue an art career. Wish I had been more like Elvis

[@dougdickason]

I'm glad you pointed out this story. You made the point "what if Elvis had listened to Jim Denny?" Many people think Elvis was just a creation. This story should be inspiring to be people to never give up on yourself or what you want in life. It was a big dream of Elvis' to play the opry, and to have a big shot like Denny shoot him down, could have been a make or break moment for Elvis. Shows that there was a lot more to the content of Elvis' character than just bubble gum, screaming girls, and Cadillacs.

[@exploringmetaldetecting5989]

thank you spa guy good work ....jy

[@michellevolkmann5675]

Hi, cool

[@lujuanahastings3310]

Jim didnt have a good ear for Music for sure. Thank goodness Elvis was strong willed and believed in himself.

[@fredricjulien8738]

Another great story and research Spa Guy. I think if my memory is correct, this scene was actually played out in the 1979 movie "Elvis" where Kurt Russell portrayed Elvis. I'll have to go back and do some research of my own to see if I'm right. Can't remember if Kurt (Elvis) ripped of his shirt or not though.

[@christinebmorel5853]

He broke the guitar 😂.

[@daleputzier6729]

Never give up or listen to negative feedback always think on your feet be willing to change your direction and school your self confidence

[@TENNESSEETORNADO]

good stuff

[@marieacuna2207]

Thanks for sharing. 🤗

[@Mama_LIN_Tee]

Great job on this video! Excellent information! Dear Elvis proved good ole Jim Denny wrong and should have returned and stormed that stage with an unannounced appearance one night after he made it, just to show him a thing or two! But, I am sure the man ate crow and never admitted it! Thank you for the info!! Elvis probably just got stronger and more determined and in the end the rejection probably did him a favor, but in this case, the man didn't know his behind from his elbow!! So glad Elvis forged ahead!!

[@luquezada1049]

Omg 😮 that’s nuts. Well anyone out there watching this that has a dream should keep following and go right past people like that. Anyone can be wrong no matter how good they are at their job!

[@imaculadaconceicao6892]

Mas o lugar do Elvis era o palco, onde não só arrebentava, mas incendiava.. Subiu tanto que tornou-se uma LENDA. A mais linda Lenda de todos os Contos de Fadas...

[@brcisna]

Very interesting, giving a timeline on how many days had passed from Elvis' first hit "That's Alright Mama" until he hit The Opry. Things had to be flying for Elvis,Scotty,& Bill right now. Always think from time to time,, if Sam Phillips' secretary never called Elvis' (mother) to have him come back to Memphis Recording Service if Elvis would have found another avenue, to get into recording. With getting shot down by JD after Opry performance this could have been a deterrent as well. No hill for a stepper like Elvis though!! Thanks again.