“I Guess I Can’t Bring em in like I used to” | Elvis’ disappointment turns to Elation

[@tomaustin9017]

I was at the Saturday night show....incredible event.....mezzanine seats - front row - directly face-on to the stage orientation....my wife and son were dancing throughout the entire show...then he did the exit in the jeep and I thought the crowd was going to tear the place down....terrific experience....I sure miss him..

[@neptune9961]

What an amazing time that must have been! Cute to imagine the 3 of you having a ball.

[@RobertSmith-ih1pj]

I miss him too as do a lot of us here in the U.S.A and around the world 🌎

[@RobertSmith-ih1pj]

Hey we didn't know what we really had until we lost him some did but a lot did not truly comprehend what a awesome performer showman and just all around human being Elvis Presley was until he was gone years later that he got respect he deserved all along

[@kerrydavidsadler980]

Great video , I think 1970 was one of ELVIS'S best years. He proved He was still the king of music. And he still is as far as I'm concerned.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Yeah be too

[@fender1000100]

Nobody is he KING OF MUSIC. Its too broad a spectrum. He cant be the king of Reggae for Example thats Bob Marley. Cant be the King of Country thats Garth Brooks. Cant be the king of Hard Rock. Thats Led Zeppelin. Its even a stretch to the informed to call him the King of Rock n Roll. As he never created it. He just jumped on the bandwagon. And took advantage of the moment. Being pretty. And the schoolgirls favourite. Maybe the king of ballads. If anyone was the king of Rock n Roll it was LITTLE RICHARD. King of Rockabilly should be Carl Perkins. Elvis had the look and a great voice. But he was never the most talented never.

[@kerrydavidsadler980]

@@fender1000100 he has sold more records than any other singer, in rock anyway. That's why he is the king of rock n roll. Like it or NOT.

[@kerrydavidsadler980]

And he will always be the best , most talented, singer as far as I and millions other people are concern. And if you find that hard to believe than you need to watch another youtupe channel, this is for people that really care for and love ELVIS.

[@christelsmeets6161]

R Elvis presly hoe hij zelf was

[@sabrinadecristofano7538]

Every artist has ups and downs in his career . All his doubts vanished because he was loved so much by his fans....as we love him today. ❤️🇮🇹

[@devinw5150]

I don’t think Elvis ever realized how much of an icon he was, especially right before his death. According to Ginger Alden (his gf at the time) Elvis actually asked her if she thought people would remember him when he was gone. I think Elvis would be blown away if he could come back now and see how popular he still is, even after 43 years.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Right?!

[@donnap.c.886]

Devin, So right! I totally agree with you! And if he could see how many people still listen to him and can't get enough of him , he would not believe it!

[@Dorakaz1]

Agree too

[@dabdella1460]

It was his cook he posed that question to

[@devinw5150]

d abdella He asked several people close to him the same thing. Ginger revealed it in an interview too.

[@frankieelvisbarbieri5495]

It just goes to tell you that Elvis was human, like the rest of us. Nervous, at times doubtful.... at that point he himself probably didn’t realize how popular and powerful he truly was...That second concert proved him wrong. Yes sir! Elvis was, is, and will always be the man!! Great video my brother 👍👍TCB Frankie’Elvis’

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Thanks man! Glad you liked it. Yeah, I like that part about Elvis. Wasn’t overly confident and struggled with the same issues as you and me. He was human, after all lol

[@marciachaves8129]

Yes Frank , you' te right.

[@MannyN420]

I love to believe he was a gift from a different universe that's full of powerful music and beauty beyond compare. A universe that has also gifted us the likes of Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Elton John, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash, Prince, and many musical icons. Those people aren't just humans, they're the cream of that universe. If only such universe existed beyond ours, I would love to contact that universe to bring back the icons we have lost, have it use it's cosmic power to bring them back from the grave.

[@stevelehman7637]

@@ElvisistheMan_ Yes being is what we are. These days I am beginning to wonder. The pandemic has a lot of people in harm's way. Elvis would of tried helping people get through it if still around. That is because Elvis had a heart of gold and empathy as well. Compassion for others who needed help. Thank you for taking the time to share this about Elvis. A fan for life. Long live Elvis!!

[@susanmay7807]

@ Steve L Well said!!! There will never be another ELVIS!!!! BUT we don’t want another ELVIS we just want ELVIS!!!!

[@maryhirsch863]

Shows how humble he was. All his talent and adoring fans. He still doubted himself, at times.

[@gaylegardinerankerry12123]

HE WAS ALWAYS NERVOUS AND SOMETIMES WOULD MAKE HIMSELF SICK

[@gaylegardinerankerry12123]

@Ringo Dallas HE WAS ALWAYS NERVOUS BEFORE A CONCERT

[@lechat8533]

@Ringo Dallas You`d be surprised.

[@marcsapinski4396]

Elvis severly doubted himself, to the point of self-annihilation. His fundamentals, psychologically, were in a shambles and he was a mess. And he certainly was not in his prime in 1970...try 1956-58, 1960. That's about it.

[@marcsapinski4396]

Elvis was not at all humble...he suffered clinical inferiority complexes, could not assert himself in a mature manner, and engaged in all sorts of mind games in response to his total social disfunction...he just could not relate to reality at all.

[@jamesey4X4smileyfaceguy]

Im a 36 year old huge elvis fan. Dad. Husband. Your videos are really awesome and are heartfelt. I know you do your research and it truly brings me joy that someone is trying to tell elvis's real story.

[@maritaunosson9631]

Yes Elvis Presley Is The King Of Music In The Past Now And Forever He is a very Great Man Thank you for sharing

[@shelleywomack327]

Elvis deserved to be awarded the gold records. He put in the hard work and effort. He is still the best ever. Thank you very much for all you do to honor and love of Elvis Presley. God bless you and your family.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Thank you! You too!

[@larueblue149]

I totally Agree with you 100% !!!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@LionTheHeart]

If anything moves me emotionally... it's Elvis! If I had my time again, I would have saved up my wages, caught a plane to Jacksonville where I have relations living just outside on one of the islands. I then would have booked a ticket for one of Elvis' shows! If I had my time again! Thank you, lovely story in the life of Elvis!

[@Tonotorres1971]

I love his music since I was a child and still do I wish he was still alive

[@fender1000100]

He was never gonna make 50.

[@shawneedalegrimm9728]

Fascinating video and I thank you. Elvis was one of the most amazing people in our lives. I was a kid living on the third floor in a rather poor but clean neighborhood. I recall my mom yelling out the window to me that Elvis was coming on. I ran all the way. The TV screen was very small and Elvis looked little but boy, that big voice came across. Ed Sullivan. That was a very big show back then. With my age, memories have slipped away but not that one. He moved through life with me with all he did. RIP Elvis

[@cherylmcgregor2024]

I got to see him twice in concert! First one in February of 1974 and he was still doing well performance wise! One year after the via satellite from Hawaii! I saw him the second and last time, in May of 1977 , barely three months before his very sad, untimely death! 😭 He didn’t look right to me at the concert and I was upset about it! My sisters didn’t understand my anguish because that was their first time to see him. I found out about 10 years ago that the night he played that concert he had been in a semi comatose state in his dressing room about an hour before, and the guys were trying to bring him back around when the Colonel came to the room. His words were to the effect of they had better make sure that he was on that stage or else! 😡 I couldn’t stand that man!

[@trixier6505]

Hard to believe that was 50 years ago. I graduated from college and got married that year, and my daddy had his 50th birthday. Good times. And to think that Elvis's fan base is still so strong today!

[@ElvisistheMan_]

💯

[@elisabethbenko2181]

.........and he was so happy to be back on stage, missed the closeness to a live-audience..... ELVIS loved the stage years more than anything else ~ he was fed up with making undemanding movies ~ he was at his best!!!! Thank you for these precious memories of great ELVIS❤❤❤love it.......

[@raydailey1]

Thanks to Parker his movie career was lackluster. At the least he had opportunities to appear in west side story, grease, and a Star is born. He was certainly in demand outside his usual fare.

[@javierserna1000]

This was all before, Elvis, That's The Way it Is, Elvis On Tour, Aloha From Hawaii.. In 1972 when he did Madison Square Garden,, He broke all attendance records selling 80 thousand seats.. Beating all the old records and current recent concert records by the Current big stars of that time.. I.E Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Led Zepplin.. Elvis beat them all..Elvis beat them all in 1972..

[@Vartholomeos.]

Even in his personal decline, late 75, he set a record for biggest attendance for a single performance!! His personal life may have been on a downward spiral, BUT not his drawing power and popularity!! Even up to his death he was the most popular and most famous person ALIVE!!!

[@larueblue149]

I watched TV his Tour , Aloha from Hawaii He as always put on A great Performance that was one of my favorite ones and he always ended most of his concerts with A hymn or gospel song 🙏☝️🇺🇸! Elvis no doubt in my mind was Truely the king of Rock& Roll and with his gospel music or hymns 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@noname-lq2kg]

There's Elvis and then everyone else! TCB baby!

[@donnap.c.886]

Elvis the man, Thanks so much for telling this story! I loved it, I love to hear about things and know about things that have a personal touch to it! I didn't know anything about this story and I really enjoyed hearing about the personal things that aren't just out there to learn about in today's news or magazines, and so forth! I think you did a great job and thank you very much.

[@elvisfan6475]

ELVIS PRESLEY SOLD OUT CONCERTS AND HIS MOVIES.

[@claudiocorleone7856]

Elvis would have played internationally at huge venues in Brazil , Asia, Europe and North America had he not passed in 1977. The following 20 years these huge venues had large screens and technology that would have added to the experience. A once in a lifetime opportunity for millions of his fans.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

If only

[@beverlypeska4454]

Elvis will live on forever in all our hearts 💕. It is hard to believe that a man so talented could doubt himself as much as he did. I went to see Elvis at the Astrodome and at Hofheinz Pavillion in Houston, TX. He was amazing and those are times that I will never forget. Also watched all his movies at the Yale Theater on Sunday afternoons. ELVIS IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE KING!!!👑

[@tiffsaver]

When you're a true artist, you ALWAYS doubt yourself, to some degree or another. It's just a part of being a human being. RIP, Elvis, Aron Presley

[@gassbaggerwoods5955]

plus the best was never best enough for his fans always after a show he would ask the guys in the car wat did it sound like always the perfectionist

[@vernonpennington8896]

Always took the blaim for groups music mistakes ! Never was one to shame any one ! The love he and the group had between them and him ! No one could ever imagine ! So mutch respect ! But most important so mutch love real family love ! Elvis was one who couldn't stand beeing alone ! Comes from his beeing a Twin! Vernon once said ! That both the babies were holding eatch other's hand ! Wow ! See their it is the love he got from his brother and his for his brother ! But Elvis was the youngest .The few minutes to wait were long for Elvis to come into the world ! Gladyce was treated very bad by her Doc! She told the Doc. She has another baby in her ! First born dead . Cruel old drunk Doc. Told her she was crazy ! He was ready to leave ! That's the way it is with poor Indian women ! Bigg imaginations littel sence,! Then He couldn't get the dead babies hand out ! Then Gladyce let out a loud scream! Hear came Elvis ! Looked real bad ! The Doc.slmost waited Too long to get him out ! The Doc And Vernon had to both try to pull the hands loose from eatch one of the twins ! God bless Elvis lived to keep Gladyce from losing her mind ! The Drunk Doc. Was stoped from leaving her by God keeping the two baby's hanging on! Both could have died ! Perhaps all three could have died ! Gladyce had sutch hard time the hole time she was carrying them! She so loved her baby! God made Elvis so very Special ! He carried enough love and talent for Two sons for Gladyce Love Presley! They were all three special all Elvises life ! Gladyce passed out as soon as Elvis came out from the horribel pains! Vernon never told Her she had twins one had died,! He let her rest .And took a shoebox and placed the baby in it covered it lid on it . Took it to an old buriel place near the house ! Gladyce knew in her hear and mind ! Vernon and Doc. Both lied to her,. Vernon would never take Gladyce to his grave ! All her life ! Not even Elvis but roomers got arround town about two baby's one died on had lived ! Elvis found it when he was out searching .He and a friend and him found it ! The guy said Elvis would go there he and the boy . And Elvis would lay on the ground close to the Rock on top that Vernon marcked GP And cry for long time ! They would take a lunch with them every day .And say a prayer for Garron Presley . And Elvis would cry For his brother and for his moma !The law wouldn't let Elvis move his box from his baby grave to Graceland !But Elvis took his moma later when he knew she was strong enough to stand the sorrow that would fill her heart! Elvis a born protector of Gladyce Love Presley!

[@neillancaster6636]

This footage was recorded by Maria Davies. Branch leader of the Liverpool Fan Club in the UK. She and her sister attended several Vegas shows the previous August

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Very interesting and knowledgeable ^^

[@dianealhasan3431]

Elvis had a lot of loyal fans. They waited for him to finish all the movies. He showed everyone why he is the king! Excellent video!

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Thanks! 👍🏻

[@karentranter7806]

Hi David, Typical Elvis doubts his ability to wow an audience. With that and the sound issues it doubled his doubts on his performance. It made him more appealing and human. I'm so glad it worked out great for Elvis in the end. He looks full of energy ⚡ thanks David, great work xxx 💝

[@diningroomfish5470]

Only 1 Elvis, the man was beautiful in every way, i think about day's gone by, because Elvis was here, without Elvis this world 🌎 is just ok, it's not awesome like it was when Elvis walked around this world, RIP BROTHER FOR THE KING WILL ALWAYS BE AROUND 🙏

[@gaylegardinerankerry12123]

HE WAS ALWAYS NERVOUS BEFORE A CONCERT ANY OF THEM

[@rigomartinez1120]

That cocaine

[@jessiem276]

@@rigomartinez1120 You must know nothing about Elvis! He didn't use cocaine, so stop spreading lies.

[@gassbaggerwoods5955]

@@jessiem276 agreed

[@bigfan2479]

I was at the afternoon performance. The sweet inspirations were on stage waiting for Elvis to come out when the wagon racing event came on. They got such a kick out of it. They were clapping and jumping up and down having a wonderful time..

[@delorespetree207]

I was their for the late show and it was fantastic could not see his performance to far back got to see him the car

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Wow that’s too bad. You could just hear him?

[@tommyboo21]

Some of my favourite on stage photos of Elvis came from these Houston 1970 concerts, with the photo at 7:10 as probably my preferred shot. Such a crime these shows weren't professionally filmed or even recorded.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

I know!!

[@sandralybrand859]

What a great story! He always lacked confidence in himself and I just wonder if Parker somehow put it in his mind, that may be why he was afraid to change managers. Of course he was also loyal to a fault.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Maybe Parker did??!

[@LionTheHeart]

Makes you wonder!

[@patriciaferrini8652]

His lack of confidence was normal for any person who perform new things...

[@frankruano298]

I consider the concerts of the comeback special 1968 4 concerts and las vegas 1969 57 concerts, they already mark the return of Elvis to the world of concerts, since he sang a repertoire live and with an audience

[@ElvisistheMan_]

This was the first time he played to crowd of THOUSANDS and the first time since 57 he had to fill up a major stadium.

[@carrolroberts9571]

ELVIS is, was and always be the very best entertainer ever to come into this universe. He is an amazing human being, compasionate, caring and loving. God Bless you Elvis. I love you and always will carry you in my heart.

[@jennifernapoli8172]

Elvis was Always a Very Humble man❤️ The fame never went to his head! Thank you for sharing🙏 Stay safe and God Bless❤️

[@ronaldolucas6157]

Elvis - The Greatest Singer of the World ! !

[@shanke300]

Awesome research you did. Thank so much. Elvis lives in all of us.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

I’m glad you liked it

[@colinwestwood921]

The King. Nuff said 🤴🇬🇧.

[@exdus235]

👋😊🇺🇸

[@terrykaracostas6631]

I was there me and my dad

[@ElvisistheMan_]

You were there? What do you remember??

[@donnap.c.886]

Terry K. How absolutely great! I bet that is such a wonderful memory for you! And how lucky of you to have actually been to a real concert of Elvis!!!

[@ashakumar989]

Wow you truly are blessed. Such lucky people. That's amazing

[@adamrobles7748]

You from Houston sir? Man you’re Lucky To See Elvis

[@crooning4leftovers125]

Terry Karacostas Wow! How was the sound in that building?

[@garyholcomb8906]

Elvis broke world attendance records that haven't been broken to this day and the only entertainer to do a satellite program that almost 2 billion people watched

[@gailvarchula5542]

Elvis was never disappointed again SHOWS WERE FILLED. WE LOVE YOU & MISS YOU WITH ALL OUR HEARTS 💕 💞 FILLED WITH ETERNAL LOVE FOR YOU. RIP 🙏 🕊 ❤❤❤

[@henryuy1680]

Oh I remember visiting this Huge Astrodome and Man that's REALLY A BIG DOME AND IM PROUD FOR MY IDOL ELVIS PRESLEY to did it BIG HERE!!! HE is like the Pope in His AutoMobile circling around the Stadium. BOY DOES HE HAVE SO MUCH CHARISMA!!! 👍✌️🤚💥👍GO ELVIS GO!!!

[@junegirl45]

I bet No one could fill the Astrodome like Elvis unless it was a baseball game. He is really THE MAN. Even after 43 years he is THE MAN.

[@cheriemills7069]

Wow! I’ve heard and read the stories of him breaking the record at the Astrodome but didn’t realize that the first show was not what he thought it would be. So interesting EITM how things turn out..I can only imagine how ecstatic he must have been after the evening show! Great info as always and thanks..just goes to show how extraordinary he was and also how his doubts were erased! Loved this!!! 💙🙌🏻💙

[@ElvisistheMan_]

👍🏻👍🏻 glad you liked it!

[@OceanHops]

What's not to like? A lot of fans are familiar with the stories but this brings them all to one place in an informative and very watchable video. Great job! 👍👍

[@yvonnemcwilliams9696]

Elvis worried about will i be good enough he doubted himself my God why no wonder he couldn’t sleep the biggest Super Star in the world didn’t he realise thousands loved him he was incredible did any one tell him he was the greatest of all time may be they didn’t that’s what he needed the people he worked and sang with didn’t they ever say to him when he came off the stage after a concert brilliant man brilliant you where magnificent tonight because I would have. Elvis wanted people to remember him I have never forgotten him from my teens to now 1956 i first saw him on TV 📺 I was blown away Wow! Elvis to2021 and I still listen to his music and watch your Elvis channel I love him still to the moon 🌙 and back Elvis is the man The king forever and always greatest of all time 👑👑👑👑👑❤️❤️❤️🕯🕯🕯💔💔💔🌹🌹🌹💘💘💞💕🌙🌙🌎🌎🌎💜🎤🎸🎹⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👑👑👑👑🌙🌙💔💔💔😥😥😥😥🙂🙂💎💎💎👑👑👑👑🕯🕯🕯🕯🌹🌹🌹👑👑

[@rogermogstad]

Thanks again for a great video 👍. 1970 was a great year with superb concerts and records, and he still enjoyed life

[@robertreid9073]

Great video remember reading elvis talking to Kathy westmore that he did not think he would be remembered when he was gone how wrong he was thanks for sharing 😎

[@southerngirl9941]

I also remember reading he said that to Kathy Westmoreland and think she could understand and comfort him way better than Ginger

[@lillysbestlife]

OMG that's a big audience 😍and that blue fringe jacket I have one similar in pale pink 😍great video thankyou 💞💗

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Thank you! 47k is a huge crowd!!

[@annaelvis3138]

Thank yuo so much for this great video from this GREAT ARTIST.ELVIS FOREVER.

[@georgearnold1912]

Great very interesting Fantastic guys such as your self bringing us great stuff like this. ..

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Thanks!

[@novemberbat]

Everything you said is 100% accurate. It's amazing how many sites there are like this with so much wrong info. Glad someone knows what they are talking about. Great job. You have a new subscriber

[@gerardogolaco4575]

WOW, fantastic nostalgic EP CONCERT TIDBIT. No fuss, no bother, THE KING reigns forever. Thank you very much for this wonderful chronicle!!!

[@toastertwo1602]

it was another great achievement of Elvis comeback. I wish we had better footage from that shows. Thank you for the video.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

👍🏻

[@jamesfriley7614]

Elvis the terrific greatest music author of all times

[@thomasandersen2938]

@@ElvisistheMan_ hi seen elvis 3 times in concert 72 73 75 all here in ny

[@adagarcia2533]

Love Elvis forever. Just sad ending. He always grieved, from his twin brother to Priscilla. I wish he had detached from Colonel Parker. He used and manipulated Elvis and his generosity. Elvis would had gone all over the world. He was really in a trap with Parker. Elvis needed a change but was in an emotional prison. I love His talent and love for God.

[@jamesfriley7614]

ElvisistheMan _ grest

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

imagine what elvis would do if he was here right now.

[@markmudry5417]

Great job, keep up the great work, love your channel.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

I will. Thank you!

[@larueblue149]

Elvis will always be the king not only for Rock and Roll but for his music in his hymns you could sense his love for his God Father of Jesus Christ Our only son !!! He should be rewarded all all his music and songs for the Gold !!! He loved his parents and he loved his beautiful loving Mama Gladys such A loving son to his mother and his lord and Savior Jesus Christ ☝️❤️ Alway loved Elvis for his music mostly for his love for his Heavenly Father Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his Parents special bond for his Mother Gladys ☝️Rest in Peace always Elvis 🙏 You have A beautiful daughter And Handsome Grandson who both have your eyes my heart so sad for Lisa Marie May she in time find comfort knowing a God is with her every step she takes watching over her and her beautiful children 🙏☝️😇

[@elvistcbpell2988]

Elvis told his girls sweet inspirations went they work for Elvis Elvis told the girls I am not your boss I am your brother

[@christinebmorel5853]

❤ The GOAT 💯🙏⭐💎🎸🎼🎵🔥🙏🙏 God Rest his soul.

[@bertrobinson4535]

I was at the 1970 show in the Astrodome evening performance it was AWSOME!!!!

[@leebillington1909]

I am so envious!

[@tcblives4856]

More videos like this man! Loved it! Was a great video love hearing new stuff

[@ElvisistheMan_]

More coming up man!

[@terrygarcia897]

Everyday Elvis. Thanks you the man. TX. Peace

[@hotdogrelish]

Great footage! Just when I think I've seen it all, this pops up. Thank you for sharing.

[@margarettaylor8107]

So love that man Forever.

[@MarkRogersVOCFB]

I understand your point about his doubt concerning his first appearance in front of a huge crowd since 1961. But he had conquered his doubts about appearing live since he had two seasons and about 120 shows in Vegas in 69 and 70. Those shows were huge with the audience being filled with celebrities. I don't think in any way those can be dismissed as being live appearances.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

I’m not dismissing them, but he had doubts as to whether or not he could draw large crowds like he did in the 50s...

[@debra2700]

ElvisistheMan said in the video that Vegas is a different crowd and I agree with him. Even if the crowds were huge, Vegas is a world unto itself. Even Cher said she heard a guy tell his wife, "I'm going gambling. You can watch the old bitch sing."

[@HarryLags]

Great story! The king of music!

[@cathynissen6972]

Saw Elvis at the Astrodome and touched his hand post-show as he rode around crowd perimeter. I was 8 years old. It was great!

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Wow!

[@mikeivey7167]

David. Living in Houston TX, I wish I had gotten to see him at the Dome in 1970. But, I did see him 3 March 1974, evening show. 44, 175 was the announced attendance. Everytime he played, he broke his own attendance records. I might add that, the Astrodome shows were the Only time he performed without the orchestra. I will also add that, the first show was a matinee show on a school day. I had read that this was an invite show for Handicapped folks. Don’t know if that is true. Just read it somewhere. Thanks for posting this. I really liked it.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

I’m glad. How was Elvis in 74? How did u like it?

[@vernonpennington8896]

Elvis is a great friend to the folks of small town Texas . He used to stop by the house. Of a older lady and her family's house. Who live close to my house one block up . We would see him get out and his big black car would leave him there. He would stay a week at a time . When he was coming through East Texas ! Or play in Shreve port or The Houston Astrodome! He was so layed back ! After he left . I would go visit the lady . I used to cut her grass and she was a peatch ! She always took pics. While he was there . Her kids have the old house now. And they loved him very mutch . The lady kept his room the same as when he was there ! Now her kids son has his room ! And it is still kept the same ! After all not all teens can say Elvis spent his relaxed times visiting thier Grand mas house weeks at a time ! He loved her home country style cooking ! And her Buttermilk Bisquites ! Reminded him of His Momas cooking ! What great memories . Greatest ever !

[@EZGoin1]

Aloha from Hawaii played to an audience 1 5 billion. Imagine how many stadiums that would have sold out around the World if EP lived in the 1980's with modern technology & big screens. The lack of musical challenges and creative outlets took its toll on this musical genius.

[@mattkaustickomments]

Dude’s like Caesar rollin’ in a chariot round the coliseum.

[@jeffholliday8304]

Great story man yeah I grew up in Memphis in the 60s and 70s I bet he was bummed out after the first show but yeah he’s the king man always will be

[@rodriguezthiago318]

Elvis said he felt like he was "playing to a cow" 😊. The turn out for the first show was minimal and a big part were handicapped youths than got free tiickets for Parker

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Nice

[@stormytempest3907]

All creative and Talented People DOUBT themselves! Don't know why!

[@Vartholomeos.]

The Colonel wanted to book Elvis into mega stadiums for his tours straight after Vegas, I mean that's where the money was, stadium shows, and the Colonel wanted to milk the fans!! BUT sound was crap, no one could here, people could not see him as at that time there were no screens..........so Elvis said to the Colonel, no more STADIUMS!! Not that he did not like the atmosphere of a huge crowd, he LOVED that, more than the Vegas shows, in some ways. So for the next few years indoor arenas up to twenty thousand people were only picked for the tours. Of course he did play there in 74, broke his own attendance records, and broke the world record for a single performance attendance at the Silverdome in 75, but again Elvis DID NOT like these shows as the fans could not see, hear or enjoy the show's as they could in the arenas that he was usually playing. Even in a twenty thousand seat, or a twelve thousand seat arena, if you're not near the front, without video screens you couldn't see jack! But at least the sound was better in those venues than at enormous and outdoor venues at that time. That's unfortunately why we NEVER had Elvis live at, Yankee stadium, The L.A. Coliseum, JFK Stadium etc. Not that he couldn't fill such venues, on the contrary he would've probably set attendance records that may NEVER had been broken, but the technology just was not there, and in Elvis mind people would not enjoy the show. NOW if Elvis had been in his prime from say the early 80's onwards when technology was MUCH better and Stadium concerts were becoming the norm, the attendance numbers that he got at the Astrodome would've been a small to average size Elvis crowd, as he would be packing the biggest venues on the planet multiple nights in a row!! Also and most importantly Elvis would be happy that all fans would be able to hear, see him and at least get their money's worth. Alas, what could have been.........

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Yeah I think you’re right.

[@suzyq7748]

I think if Elvis was healthy he could have easily performed well into his 50's and I am talking singing all the rock and roll he wanted to plus anything else he wanted to sing. Not to mention touring the world and filling the seats...no problem.

[@donnap.c.886]

Pan Did,. Thanks for the information you shared! It is fascinating to learn more about the facts of Elvis's life. It really shows what was going on at the time and what he was doing on a personal level!

[@Phoenix7878]

Another reason for this, which was addressed head on at the Pontiac Silverdome in '75 was the issue of Col.Parker blocking off the top tier because no one would have been able to see anything. Elvis could have easily packed that place, BUT the Col. refused to use big screens. Because that meant Elvis would have had to be professionally filmed, which also meant ridiculous contractual demands made by Parker all basically coming down to lots of $$$$$$$$.

[@paulandrew6457]

Good info.

[@rickweldon4955]

I never heard that story of the King! I really enjoyed it. I wish u could of played at least one song, so I could hear why Elvis was very concerned, by the sound. But I really enjoyed the story of the king of ROCK N ROLL. I also love to hear about all the stories of Elvis Presley's trials & tribulations of his whole life, as a performer and his personal life as well. Elvis Presley met so much to me, as I was growing up. I'm 67 yrs old and he was my all time greatest singer and human being of all time. He was the king of cool. There will never b another performer like Elvis Presley I think forever. He was the Greatest! It's just a shame he couldn't get away from his Mgr Tom Parker. Because Elvis had so much more to give to us. Elvis's mgr, is the reason Elvis went into his shell at the end of his career. He wanted to tour Europe badly, also he wanted to prove he was a good actor too. But because of all the restrictions from Tom Parker it stole the charisma and his happiness of wanting to live. It's so sad what happened to our beloved king of all music & of himself as a pure love of humanity! We should of stepped in to help him, just because of the gentle soul Elvis Presley was to mankind. & we let him down with all our love we had for this giant of an entertainer, it breaks my heart, the way people talked in bad faith to a living legend. And we all should be ashamed of ourselves for it. May he rest in peace, because I can't think of anyone more deserving then Elvis Presley our beloved King of ROCK N ROLL AND ALL MUSIC. He should b remembered mostly of Gospel! Like I said before he was the greatest of rythm and blues, love songs, soul, Gospel and of course ROCK N ROLL OF ALL TIME. GOD BLESS YOU ELVIS AARON PRESLEY in Jesus name I pray Amen!

[@markanthony9975]

Cool Story. He made his movie here "Follow That Dream" That's the way the bridge looks today. Of course most have passed on but 30 years ago, they would talk about how nice he was. Always tried to make time for everyone. People from around the world come here everyday and just stand on the bridge. It's amazing.

[@dawnfenn8004]

Fantastic footage. Thanks for sharing

[@brandonvandine1695]

yeah you are correct before I got laid off due to the coronavirus I would just be getting out of work at 2 p.m. so if I was going to go to a concert not that Elvis wouldn't be worth it but there were just be no possible way for me to go. so I would be more inclined to go to The late show so make sense why the 2 p.m. show didn't sell out

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Right! That had to of been what happened.

[@brandonvandine1695]

@@ElvisistheMan_ or it could be that maybe people at that time at that moment for whatever reason they weren't really feeling Elvis. whatever stupid reason that would be I'm not sure but then the word got out about how phenomenal Elvis was in the performance and then the second show was a sellout? could be but I like the first one lol

[@joewolford6951]

My birthyear was like his best lol. I will always love elvis. One night with you n love me are my favorite elvis tunes but not one do i not like

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Good choices

[@asioczek7]

Great footage of Elvis at the very end of that material!

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Oh yes!

[@marshathake2349]

Really enjoyed this! ❤️🌟Thank you ElvisistheMan! 👏🏻👏🏻😊❤️🌟!

[@tammyscheel3604]

Thanks for bringing this to us...loved the pictures...he was so “ravishing in red

[@everlybross]

very interesting!! thanks!!

[@cskiles318]

Wow went from a major low to ecstatic high in 1 day. Prolly best day of his life other than the birth of his child. Love these stories. Thanks for the research and you have a great narrative voice 😊

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Aww thanks!!

[@Rock4UNow]

Hey correct me if im wrong, wasn't the other disappointment that they told Elvis his black back up singers had to stay back. He said they don't go on i won't. He also demanded Houston to give them the Star treatment.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Yes, I forgot to add that. Im mad lol

[@asioczek7]

Yes!! Exactly!

[@joycebrown1303]

Unfortunately I never got to see a live performance, and I hate that, I heard he was coming back to Tupelo in September of 77 and I had plans of going to see him live, unfortunately he passed away before then. But I watch everything I can about him.

[@Rock4UNow]

@@pattynuzzello9035 I think it had more to do with them having the audacity to even try and demand that. I think he already had to do without the Orchestra. I know for sure there was no orchestra in 1974.

[@paulandrew6457]

I'm pretty sure he would have cancelled if the Sweets hadn't been treated right.

[@BlueheadlongJourney]

I was there I was six teen.I still 💘 Elvis

[@jamesjames3525]

ELVIS Immortal!👌🎈👌🎈

[@davidgibbs7232]

I think Elvis was at his absolute peak in 1970 and continued to be so through to the 1973 Hawaii concert. After that things seemed to go downhill heading toward that sad Elvis In Concert in 1977. Still the wonderful voice but the magic and energy ⚡ was gone.

[@jasonm921]

The ‘69 recordings are fantastic.

[@arroncample9670]

Great Story .

[@marsha-rm2jt]

Wow! Interesting story!, Love your channel, keep your videos coming!

[@ElvisistheMan_]

I will 4 sure!

[@learn2fly605]

Very cool story thank you for that one!

[@naomiwarner7117]

This was awesome! Thank you for sharing!

[@annettehughes1102]

He had also been told not to bring his coloured backing singers. His reply was you want me they come!

[@Gooneress]

A friendly piece of advice that "coloured" is antiquated - it belongs in the Jim Crow segregated era of America. Or the Apartheid era of South Africa. To describe The Sweet Inspirations (or anyone else), they are either Black or, if they're American, you can also use African American.

[@gregamerson9172]

@@Gooneress this is still America where freedom of speech is the norm. You'll feel better if you take that stick out of yr ASS

[@EZGoin1]

Elvis played more shows in TX than any where else on tour next to Vegas.

[@JohnWilson-qy8en]

Elvis the GOAT

[@ElvisistheMan_]

💯

[@rodscrivner7132]

Great video..Great info. Great Channel..Keep up the good work..

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Thanks!! I appreciate that!

[@Jeri_C11]

Fantastic!! 👍🏻👍🏻😁😁❤️

[@truely]

Love your videos. So interesting. Thank you.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

I’m glad you like them!

[@judyheagle]

he always had such low self-esteem and no confidence in his abilities, all due t the way his mother treated him