Mac Davis Tells a Story on Elvis

Hit songwriter and recording artist Mac Davis tells a great story about going to the movies with Elvis on The Music Row Show.
The Music Row Show broadcasts on the radio from Nashville's 650am WSM and is seen on television on BlueHighways TV.
www.themusicrowshow.com

[@billlozier5551]

Love the point that Mac didn't want Elvis number just some validation that Elvis cared. He did. The King of hearts.

[@timothydrumm5690]

Mac wrote " In the Ghetto" and he sure deserved the right to sit with the legend who made that song a HUGE, unforgettable ..HIT!

[@bradhuskers]

Here's the thing. Mac wrote some great lyrics. But without the brilliant interpretation by the king, it wouldn't have been the masterpiece it became. The tone of his voice is reverential. His delivery, superb. The soul depth and diversity of elvis is unmatched to this day.

[@RitaMalikfour]

I saw an interview with van halen saying gs wrote in the getti and it wasn’t true, I googled, wondering why he would take the credit I don’t know but that wasn’t a nice thing to do even though he’s passed from cancer, that’s a whopper of a lie , I believed it until I saw this and googled,

[@piper888]

He wrote" memories " and" A Little less conversation" too! many song writers that write multiple songs for an artist usually are pretty good friends. But Elvis was soooo famous.. that's TOO famous 😵 I don't think I could live that way

[@bradhuskers]

@@piper888 The thing about elvis was his soul and depth. Songs he turned into pure perfection through his soul depth and diversity, other artists came up mediocre. That's amazing. Same lyrics, YET elvis's soul depth and diversity, makes them light years better. That's the mark of a true iconic artist.

[@melissab3038]

Amen to that! In the Ghetto - saw Elvis live in Charlotte, NC when I was just a kid. 1974.

[@dhornjr1]

Elvis needed more people like Mac Davis around him.

[@greentubes1]

Amen, and well said.

[@dfmontgomeryrn1153]

So did MJ!! A plain old RN like me!!

[@noahschmartz2354]

couldnt agree more , hard to believe sometimes a shrewd, headstrong guy like Elvis didnt have a better radar for hanger-on arsehole types .

[@jerryb3838]

That is so true

[@lyallg7925]

He certainly did.

[@EncouragementToGo7IME]

Mac Davis, Rest in Peace. He was a brilliant songwriter and performer.

[@BACHSLIQOUR]

i agree

[@hollywoodjoe123]

MAC DAVIS - WE ALL LOVE YOU - - YOU WERE ALSO A GREAT HUMAN BEING - !

[@carmine4878]

I thought it was just about elvis

[@steveperreira5850]

I just really like Mac Davis, what a decent man! In this story he shows how even the littlest man, given a tiny bit of authority, goes ape mad with it! This seems to be the problem with probably a majority of people, give them a little authority and they will become a complete Tyrant. Think about it, go to the movies with Elvis, and his little twit usher makes you sit two seats behind him!

[@michaelhead4472]

RIP Mack. See you in heaven!

[@stephensavage1580]

OHHHH, Lord, it's hard to be humble! Once on his TV show, an audience member dared him to sing that song BACKWARDS. He did. A genius.

[@wilrobles9824]

Elvis was a good ole country boy.

[@glennhoddle10]

*RIP Mac Davis.* You were such a class act and a gift to the world with your songwriting talent.

[@donnamahan3760]

Got love the inside stories 👍👏

[@joelteague2008]

I loved him in the North Dallas Forty he played a good part he did it good

[@lahoward1963]

So true. I remember him on the Mac Davis show when he would go out into the audience and ask them to give him the name of a song and within 10 seconds he would come up with something and play his guitar and sing it. Was usually some goofy song title but he always made it entertaining. Amazing talent.

[@amberlilly4101]

@@lahoward1963 I personally, Like Mac better than Elvis. My sister was a fan of Elvis. Both, were phenomenal!!

[@dennyhogue7511]

@@lahoward1963 zz%

[@antaramollick2107]

Elvis Presley was a gift to the World.....RIP

[@mrtruthforever]

The story made me very sad because Elvis was so genuine but was surrounded by people who filtered the world from him.

[@danc3693]

mrtruthforever I fully agree. What’s also sad is Elvis CHOSE to have people around him who did not help him grow as a person or even as an entertainer.

[@ellenw391]

Dan, yes and no. When he tried to add on more open thinkers, that might have brought him to a car better place, the old, closed minded group used all their power to turn Vernon & the Colonel against thdm. Dang shame!! For Elvis!!

[@patrickodonnell3562]

You seem Elvis Presley in the streets mine nothing to you

[@PauloPereira-jj4jv]

Good story - and also sad.

[@monkabrahms7997]

@e M your mama drop you boy when you was little

[@lizsmith3132]

He was a great man. I will miss him. As upset as he was, he wouldn't reveal who told him he couldn't sit in the same row with elvis. It goes to show you how protective he was.

[@joeblough261]

Not that I believe anyone is better than anyone else, even Elvis, but Mac seemed a little out of line. If that was the rule, so be it, Elvis popped for the theatre rental he can do what he wants. If Mac was upset about it, sure, being it up to Elvis, but instead he threw a temper tantrum and then asked for Elvis phone number as if Elvis owed him something.

[@tonyginnetti5828]

Great story! Most people don't know just how good of a singer/songwriter and entertainer Mac Davis was during his peak! He actually wrote several hits for Elvis, including "In The Ghetto", "Don't Cry Daddy", "Memories" (which was also a big hit for The Lettermen) and "A Little Less Conversation"!

[@lindahollander3588]

I loved the song memories,so poignant, it can bring tears

[@markcianfarani8777]

Loved mac davis..he was a good actor also..loved him in "" north Dallas forty"".

[@markcianfarani8777]

@@lindahollander3588 Memories. Was in my top ten Elvis songs. There was this club in connecticut. Called memories..every night at closing time. They would play.."" memories.."" when everyone was leaving..

[@paulandrewforget1694]

Mac Davis was a genuine one of a kind talent. Actor. Entertainer. Singer. Songwriter. Story teller too! Nobody ever told a story better than Mac Davis. One of the coolest cats to ever walk the planet. Funny, too! The World sure could use a little more Mac Davis right about now...and ELVIS#1. I miss them both 😢😇🙏 Their music will be with us forever. Amen for that! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for posting this. Outstanding. 👍👌✌Good stuff!

[@russellcampbell9198]

Always thought Elvis must have been at times amongst the loneliest men who ever lived. This tells me why.

[@AC-mp7cx]

MJ was better but even lonelier

[@robward155]

@@AC-mp7cx better than what

[@007ndc]

Huge fame can be a prison.

[@joesouthsgirl5662]

MJ was no where near Elvis' talents. He was good, but really danced the same moves just mixed the steps around for variety. Elvis had way more talents. Sorry it is true.

[@hoggers7572]

Both MJ and Elvis were the Kings of their genres generational talents Apples and Oranges

[@vs800rider]

People forget how Big Mac Davis was. Very talented and always seemed like a good guy.

[@ceejay6735]

I loved this man's wit and humor. His songwriting brilliance is unparalleled. Only Kris Kristofferson comes to mind as a songwriter of his caliber. His songs gave me so, so much joy. He will be missed tremendously. Rest in eternal peace Mac Davis. I'm Brokenhearted. 💔 💔

[@barbarapurvishunter7215]

Amen!

[@adamszayden8330]

Hello Cee Jay

[@sartainja]

Amen, it was heck of a song writer.

[@billofrightsamend4]

Eddie Rabbit also, he wrote Kentucky Rain.

[@bigdeal6852]

@@billofrightsamend4 Amen... ..my favorite ! Kentucky Rain. My Mom's favorite was "Memories" Both GREAT songs !

[@TacomaPaul]

Elvis Presley "The King of Rock and Roll" died on my birthday... August 16th, 1977. Aretha Franklin (Queen of Soul) in ... August 16th, 2018. 😞

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

RIP Mac.. One hell of a great American song writer..!!

[@michaelsix9684]

Elvis was gracious to fans and others alike--it's nice to hear people still say nice things about him years later

[@Chris-kq9lb]

Mac Davis was natural cool. Didn’t try to be somebody he was just himself. Met him at LAX when I was 11 years old he took a couple seconds just to talk to me. What a natural normal person down to earth. Great story about Elvis

[@ldrobarts]

Good Mac for standing up for himself. Elvis knew and Elvis knew Mac knew.

[@ronniewilson6597]

By all accounts Elvis was a warm generous guy. Shame he surrounded himself with hangers on and people using him. R,i,p the King 🤴

[@vinylman6580]

The same thing happened with Mike Tyson.

[@glennsnyder1194]

What a cool, down to earth man Mac was, will surely be missed.

[@johncarpenter987]

That was just one of the best Elvis stories I have ever heard. Mac always seemed like a cool dude, the kind you would want to hang out with.

[@elvisjohnson1208]

A real person, not a fake. I think You're right about Elvis. I do not believe he was that type of person who thought he was special. I think it was the ones surrounding him were the problem.

[@giraffesareselfish9563]

@@elvisjohnson1208 probably true, but those guys around him had an extremely stressful job, they were on call to Elvis 24/7 and especially towards the end, his drug use made him extremely difficult.

[@robward155]

Bill Medley tells a similar story of Elvis and that movie theatre.

[@karenshaffer1265]

Love Mac Davies

[@FreedomRock44]

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[@Studio93013]

Sometime in the early '80s I was invited to lunch at the Bel Air Country Club. As I was about to enter the restaurant there, Mac Davis exited, walking past me in the opposite direction. Of course, I recognized him, so I looked back over my shoulder and I saw him getting into his car (a Mercedes if I remember correctly). I noticed his customized license plate was "ND GETTO" (or similar spelling) and that confirmed it was definitely Mac Davis.

[@chrishandsome4267]

I feel like kids these days don’t realize how big of a deal Elvis really was. The man was like a god amongst gods.

[@giraffesareselfish9563]

Most have no idea the fame Elvis had, he wasn't just a celebrity, he was an idol

[@gabaduran3333]

Big true

[@hollywoodjoe123]

Mac Davis - - another country boy - - going up to Heaven ! Rest in peace man , love from your pal forever , Joe Nania also known as " Hollywood " Joe

[@allenanddansbigshow4575]

Mac also wrote “A little Less Conversation” which Elvis recorded.

[@AndrewVOdom]

Rest In Peace, Mac Davis.

[@dawnmacymacy4865]

This is such a sad look into Elvis’ life at the end-so many hangers on calling the shots behind his back-He was such an amazing, beautiful, gift from God!

[@dorothydonnelly3974]

Y#

[@gregclark3268]

They all leeched off Elvis when he was alive and tried to keep other people away from him, then sold their story as soon as Elvis died. They loved the guy when he was giving them gifts and taking them on the road, but the minute he was gone they trashed him

[@alexmartin-schael7556]

It is clear that Elvis was way better than his entourage, but he also wanted it that way because helped him to live in a bubble, isolated. Happens to other great stars too, even in sports. How could Elvis not know that people were not let to sit in his same row in a theater? Of course he wanted it to be that way, but was embarrassed that it was told to Mac Davis, who had wrote some big hits for him.

[@Cynthia00007]

​@@gregclark3268 Red West, Sonny West and Dave didn't wait til ELVIS passed, the three wrote their revenge book for $$, it was released 2 weeks before ELVIS passed.

[@gregclark3268]

@@Cynthia00007 yes i know that. I also know someone close to Vernon said he was so angry about the book maybe someone should write one about what the West boys did to Elvis. They were responsible for many of the lawsuits against Elvis because they hit first and asked questions later

[@williamjordan5554]

This guy probably had 90% name recognition in the 70s. Probably only 5 % now. Strange how that works.

[@williamshaw9047]

"I'm living a Burt Reynolds lifestyle on a Mac Davis income!"

[@randygreen8916]

Mac Davis was pretty popular in the 80's too.

[@chrishandsome4267]

Man even kids these days don’t know who Elvis is, think about that

[@bobbyu8991]

Mac Davis probably had his fame just disappear strange likeable guy nobody under 50 knows who he is

[@monkabrahms7997]

And you never had any

[@TheMidnightModder]

Elvis and Mac Davis were such gentlemen, and two truly great musicians.

[@user-ci1kz1cc6t]

I haven't heard about Mac Davis in decades. I always liked him. I remember his TV show where he would make up songs on the spot. Very talented man.

[@jimmysapien9961]

Indeed he is !

[@lskiller1903]

Get his album Texas in the rear view mirror it's great.

[@diane4537]

@2Fine2Be Humble Mac Davis is a great guy! As I recall he was very much in love with his wife when another star stole her from Mac. Correct me if I am wrong but it could have been Glenn Campbell? My memory is not the best anymore.

[@AstralPixie]

Oh yeah... I remember his show.

[@alwaysbeenacowgirl8475]

@@diane4537 Yes it was Glen Campbell. How well did that work out? Nothing.

[@stefkadank-derpjr1453]

I watched Mac Davis' show with my parents when I was a kid. I really liked him. I remember thinking then that he was cute for an old dude. Old dude was about 32 at the time....I was 14....Good God I'm almost 60 now. Life is beautiful 《AMIRITE 》

[@jessiejames7492]

i just love this story. good one for you Mac Davis. YOU STOOD up to those bullies. and it makes it nice to listen to hearing Mac Davis' accent . ha ha

[@gregorywheless3064]

My Dad was friends with Mac . Dad was a sales rep for Capital Records 1957-1969 . Mac spent the night with us sometime around 1967 or 68 . Don't remember much about him except the fact he was very nice . We lived in Raleigh , N.C.

[@paulanuss6716]

That's a cool story

[@joeambrose3260]

Post proof before that troll calls BS

[@theresabrowning2916]

Yes vHe did seem like a nice guy. That's what I thy just from watching his tv show

[@jackleonardo2167]

Joe Ambrose said the troll masquerading as one called “Joe Ambrose”.

[@julie.1081]

Mac was such a gentleman. I had a huge crush on him as a kid.

[@MartiansOfOakland]

Yep, Elvis started it all with his cell swaying hips, and that curled lip. I saw him preform twice in person, brought tears to my eyes E

[@mannyquinn5841]

From the beginning to the end Elvis was a shy, polite and respectful country boy. His mama planted in him great values. Too bad he was boxed with the crook of manager and the Memphis Mafia, who isolated, over protected him, from life. A sad story of a boy who couldn't have someone to tell him NO.

[@gregshock]

MAC was a pretty cool guy, himself. He wasn’t as big as Elvis, but he was a great singer and an even better songwriter.

[@kathysmith2358]

Elvis never wrote any songs

[@floobertuber]

Was there *any* solo performer as big as Elvis?

[@imperialbengal4068]

floobertuber Michael Jackson is the only one I can think of that might come close

[@sarashelby3037]

We are proud of Mac Davis. Born in Lubbock, Texas. He had a huge, beautiful send-off and service at the Lubbock cemetery. His wife bought several plots for shade trees and a nice area to sit and remember. Yellow roses on where his headstone will be soon. I was there to spread my Mom's ashes on her Sister's stone and a little on Buddy Holly's stone. So many shiny new copper pennies laid on Buddy's carved guitar. Several fans left black rimmed glasses as a token of respect. We put some pennies there. Mom liked him.

[@gabaduran3333]

@@kathysmith2358 ok but Elvis was Elvis, enough say

[@catsarereallycool]

Years ago, I worked with someone who was an employee in Las Vegas and said Elvis Presley was the most kindest person you could ever have met.

[@doloresbuck5183]

Mom brought him up right.

[@jennifersman7990]

I’ve heard that too, if he liked you, you were “in” with him forever it was the same with Sinatra

[@pennywells9824]

I fell in love with Mac Davis back in the 70's when I was in high school. He epitomized charm and pure love of what he did. I was a rock and roll girl, still am. He was my calm when I was wound up and needed to calm down. During this time I need a lot of Mac Davis

[@hernje]

I believe Mac Davis wrote ‘“In the Ghetto” for Elvis. One of his greatest hits, imo.

[@feliztaquito6681]

He actually wrote it for Sammy Davis Jr.,, Sammy looked at it and told Mac that Elvis would do much better with it.

[@cleanfreak2005]

WIKI - "His early work writing for Elvis Presley produced the hits "Memories", "In the Ghetto", "Don't Cry Daddy", and "A Little Less Conversation". "

[@MoosesValley]

Yes he did. Agree completely. Watch the story behind the song here: Story Behind the Song: 'In the Ghetto' kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXi2n4ech6-febs

[@marjoryrainey5761]

@@feliztaquito6681 wow! And Elvis did a tear jerking performance of that song.

[@thiscaintb4real989]

He wrote it because of a childhood best friend. The differences in the way they lived stayed with him. He didn't understand why his best friend had to live where he did in a bad part of town & he got to live where he did. They didn't have a lot of money, but there wasn't broken bottles everywhere & dirt streets like where his friend lived. The song was offered to Elvis with al9ng with Don'tCr Daddy. If Elvis turned down In the Ghetto it was going to Rosie Grier, former football player, then minister.

[@GDavin]

I absolutely adore Mac Davis. I seen him in Denver. What a talent the show was fantastic. I miss him, his songs that voice. What a brilliant artist. I was very sad when he decided not to perform or record anymore. Love ya Mac!

[@cocatfan]

I saw him in Denver. Not 'seen'

[@elizabethwightman4700]

Agree Ginger...💖💓💞💔

[@whiteeaglestudios]

I know a fellow that worked as an accountant on Elvis' traveling shows. On one occasion, Elvis stopped and talked to my buddy and was so nice to him and engaging. After Elvis left, one of the "heavies" came over to my buddy and pounded his finger into his chest and told him to never speak to Elvis again. BTW... always enjoyed Mac Davis... an incredibly talented man.

[@msr1116]

Some of the guys around Elvis became drunk with power and actually started to believe they were like mobsters. Talk about being delusional. It's what happens when people watch too many movies.

[@clutchcargo5259]

@@msr1116 The Memphis Mafia were bums. Elvis should of had professional bodyguards

[@msr1116]

@@clutchcargo5259 .....Going in a totally different direction: I remember watching Clutch Cargo as a kid. Much later, when Botox became widely used, I noticed both Clutch and Botox junkies had no facial movement except lip movement, and I wonder if that's where the idea of deadening muscles began. Women who've overdone the procedure I refer to as "Clutch Cargo Face". Nancy Pelosi comes to mind.

[@giraffesareselfish9563]

@@clutchcargo5259 that's unfair. Most of those guys loved Elvis and they did what they had to do to keep him safe and alive.

[@clutchcargo5259]

@@giraffesareselfish9563 they loved being around Elvis so they could enrich theirselves plus get girls, booze and drugs..security was just an after-thought

[@tommywood343]

A great great story by mac Davis about Elvis. R.I.P Mac and Elvis. Thanks for posting ⚡🎭

[@ronniebishop2496]

Elvis was a phenomenon and i doubt we ever see anyone like him, again. I liked Mac in North Dallas Forty lol.

[@Dills1995]

Ronnie Bishop Yeah, Mac was great in North Dallas Forty!

[@jimmysapien9961]

Yes 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@chrisconley8583]

I’ve always wondered how much of that character was acting.

[@adrianjordan6291]

@@chrisconley8583 The character that Mac Davis played in North Dallas Forty, was based on long time Dallas Cowboys 1960s quarterback, Don Meredith.

[@jamesanthony8438]

Loved him in 1998's "Possums," too. If y'all haven't seen that one, track it down. =)

[@msr1116]

I will be forever grateful to Mac Davis for co-writing Memories. It is one of the most beautiful and moving songs ever written. Such a gorgeous piece of music. And nobody will ever even come close to singing it like Elvis did on his '68 Comeback Special.

[@jamesfainter988]

Elvis Presley is the one of the first Kings of music we've ever had and will be the only king of music will ever have he was one of the great the great man of voice of singing God and children and all the same he loved everybody that's that's God and that's love and Elvis is right there with him

[@johntechwriter]

Elvis was the greatest talent of his generation but was unable to control his appetites. He created a bubble where he could indulge at will in drugs, sex, and food. Only people who idolized him were permitted in the bubble, so gradually he became detached from the real world. His life was cut short, a great loss to all.

[@Davi-ph7zo]

In the early years of my music career I submitted two songs to a song competition contest. And was awarded a two song recording contract. Part of the award came with D J Fontana being former Elvis's original drummer for like 15 years. Whom I believe put the rock beat in drums! And as backup vocals on my two singles were done by The Jordanairs. Elvis's original backup vocals group on records, movies and live shows. Not like Mac I never met Elvis but what stories did D J Fontana and The Jordanairs share with me on Elvis. One could feel Elvis in the studio and around the wonderful and professional people who knew him from the start and very well. I will never forget the experience!!

[@rolandschalker1962]

very cool!!

[@toddhawk4670]

Several people have commented about meeting Mac and recalling how cordial and friendly he was to them. I'm always glad to hear such stories about celebrities that understand humility and kindness.

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

Mac Davis - You were a gift to the world. RIP and thank you for the memories.

[@bcojr1074]

Elvis is my idol. Love Mac Davis and his music. R.I.P. to both. They both may be gone but their songs will live on forever.

[@hmark29]

He did a great impression of Elvis.

[@shawnd1904]

Wow - reading through the stories below just proves to me that Mac Davis was a Great America as well as a great musician. Love his music! Rest in Peace Mac.

[@alameas6358]

I guess, elvis didn't know, in many ways, what's going on arround him! If he knew, i think, he would change a lot of things and people!!! Sad but true! TLC!!! RIP!! 🙏🎶💖

[@kristinesmart24]

Great Comment! I'm 43, I wish to God I was raised & got to have fun in 70s. The music was primo; never repeated! You were lucky/blessed it sounds. Both my Mom & M.I.L. saw Elvis!❤👯

[@pfeilsusan]

I don't think his employees would make that up. Elvis most likely told that individual to say to most but maybe didn't tell that person Mac D. was invited. Other Mafia members shared similar stories and so did one of his girlfriends. Elvis normally sat alone. When he invited new girlfriends they would sit one row behind, not next to him. This is the first story I heard Linda being there next to Elvis.

[@davidjkus]

Great story

[@sartainja]

Great story. It shows what class acts Elvis and Mac both are and were. Viva the memory and music of Mac Davis and E.

[@shaywestlake9709]

RIP Mac Davis!!!! I am going to miss you writing new songs. I am lucky that I can listen to songs you did for years though.

[@multirichardb]

I llove how Mac, talks about Elvis, and the amazing effect Elvis had on so many people, even now, shocking and amazing.

[@toneman335]

Elvis was made to live in a fantasy land.

[@shannonpace9433]

I used to watch The Mac Davis show when I was a kid, my favorite part is when he would make up songs from anything the audience would call out.

[@AlanSmitheeman]

"My home number! The one I answer to at the house! I dunno what it is!! What is it??!!!" Cracks me up every time I hear that line! I love Mac Davis' Elvis impression! Bravo!!!

[@johnk3071]

I was floored to see that Mac Davis wrote "in the ghetto"...I was learning it on the guitar...never knowing who wrote it!!! It still blows me away!!! Brilliant songwriting..amazing lyrics..a powerhouse of a song!!!

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

Amen and Reverent.

[@ultimatesoccershow]

Beautiful story............ From a wonderful time................ That is Elvis

[@christienelson1437]

I think Mac did deserve to sit with Elvis because he wasn’t there to get an autograph but to collaborate with a peer. In that way he showed Elvis the greatest respect he could for another person, to treat him as one. 💕♥️❤️❤️

[@louieflash7190]

I remember watching his TV show with my mom as a little boy. Mom introduced me to some great singers as a child. Mac was one of them. Love you mom. I miss you every day.

[@KingElvisPresley1]

Elvis was the greatest entertainer to ever walk this earth...

[@fender1000100]

No Jackie Wilson was. Elvis was a close second.

[@jessiem276]

King Elvis Presley...I totally agree!

[@Lewisjls]

LOL

[@BluesLicks101]

David Lee Roth.

[@zorroonmilkavitch1840]

I have to put Barry Manilow as the number one I mean come on he wrote the songs that made the whole world cry

[@cindyphifer970]

Elvis always my favorite and I love Mac too. R.I.P to both

[@jonl8445]

Condolences to family and friends or Mr Davis, true class act. Not many like him anymore in the music business, sad to say.

[@helenboula3538]

I can remember years ago and I was young girl I was 20 I was flying from Florida was Miami and just so happened that the gentleman is sit beside me that's why it happened to Mac Davis he was with his guitar I did not know who he was because I did not know anything about country western because I didn't like country and western cuz I was strictly rock and roll with me and blues and Motown but he was such a nice guy never got out of the way enjoy talking to him very much long time ago but it seems like it was just yesterday I very much enjoyed his company

[@sarashelby3037]

My best friend's brother Paul shared a plane seat with Olivia Newton John in the 1970s about 1973. Man, I was so thrilled to hear this. Paul was so good looking and athletic with that bronzed, blonde thing going for him. Olivia was exactly the type of girl Paul went for.I grew up with their family across the street in Lubbock ,Texas....I'm sure he was a happy young man to be talking with Olivia. This was around the time when you heard, "If you love me let me know, if you don't then let me go" on the radio when Olivia was starting out.we were huge Mac Davis fans also.

[@anthonyzovko3525]

What a storyteller..RIP Mac Davis. Another legend sadly gone.

[@Slowhand871]

That matchbook would be great to have. Hope he kept it

[@littlebrookreader949]

Great story!

[@rayadams5076]

Always loved Mac Davis. One of the best all around entertainers ever. That was a great story.

[@faithful8146]

I loved Mac Davis! I’m the sane age as him and I loved his songs! Wish he could have kept singing through the years!! Loved the story of the movie theatre! Rest In Peace MAC!

[@scott1395]

Mac David's mother was married to my dad's half brother, they had a place on lake Sinclair back years ago! Never met Mac but his son Scott used to come visit his grandmother Edo (Edith) and we got to be friends, we fished off the dock and other things! Wow that was back in the early to mid 70s! Always like Mac's show and always thought he was a class act! I've visited a house in Decatur ga that Mac lived in with his mother! Think he might have wrote some of his songs there! I remember: It's Hard To Be Humble When You're Prefect In Every Way! He got alot of laughs with that one! RIP Mac!

[@barbmaddern1513]

I bet Mac doesn’t need to worry about feeling embarrassed around Elvis now, they are probably having a rawdy time kickin back in heaven watching movie after movie together. I reckon Elvis loved having a buddy like Mac.🇦🇺🌅😂🌻

[@charlenegriffis5900]

Love 💘 Mac Davis! We lost another great man, songwriter and awesome performer. Love and sympathy to his family and friends.

[@leodegas7731]

I loved both of those men growing up. They kind of influenced me as a person and how i look at life. Great story. God bless, ✌🏼🦁

[@aditiban002]

I wish Mac had called Elvis in his home number and spoken to him directly... Have been his friend... Clearly, Elvis sought out other musicians in his time, tried to be their friend... Tried to be free , go beyond the Memphis mafia... I feel the other musicians were intimidated by his gigantic stature . He was Star among stars. Wish they had come forward more to be friends with me. By the many interviews I came across, it was Parkers ploy to keep Elvis quarantined from rest of the world, (like the Aloha project guy, and the other lady who did his bio) but those who held strong and dented it, could reach Elvis and Elvis always, always , went along with them , totally against Parker. I wish there were more that dented that evil parker barrier and held Elvis's hand that he had stretched out to others...

[@monicamcnamara1749]

I saw in a documentary Elvis called the bass singer in his quartet and he regrets he never called Elvis back. Some believe Elvis deeply wanted to sing in a gospel quartet all his life and if people hadn't given up on him because he let himself go (he was finally mourning the loss of his mother) and encouraged him along those lines he may have gotten himself healthy again.

[@GeorgeD1965]

Yeah, I read a lot of stuff about Parker and documentary. Guy was jerk to put it very very mildly. He was very possessive of Elvis and didn't want Elvis go into movies, thought money was better in music and didn't want Elvis to leave the country because he was afraid of him talking to others and lose him. Parker wasn't allowed to leave the country.

[@stever.5090]

I wish the same that Mac would have called and been a good friend to Elvis after that incident. I kinda felt bad for Elvis after that story and how awkward that must have been. I wish the Memphis Mafia would not have been such a presence in everyday affairs with Elvis and allowed to him to have more normal dealings with people such as the Mac Davis story.

[@robynheavner4689]

Mac Davis God Bless you and Rest in Peace sweetheart❤🎶🎵❤

[@captinbeyond]

You know its always entertaining to hear any story of"my time meeting with Elvis, because he was such a big time Icon. And with Elvis, the story could go anywhere..good, bad, crazy. He's still entertaining us today.

[@exdus235]

😊👍

[@michaelashcraft8569]

I wish I had another lifetime to hear stories of Elvis, yes there are that many!!

[@msr1116]

There are enough books, articles and interviews out there. Everybody who so much as brushed up against the man or pumped gas for him has had a story to tell and sell.

[@colinre4569]

Memories was a fantastic song. One of my personal favorites. RIP Mac.

[@tomatoplantsgonewild1470]

RIP Mac Davis. You had one hell of a life!!

[@t4texastom587]

What a talented musician and a funny guy too. R.I.P. Mac Davis 🇨🇱

[@exdus235]

👋😊🇺🇲

[@jessiejames7492]

if mac davis had walked out of that meeting , he would have missed out on so many hits that elvis sang of his ...earning millions maybe . But he was smart and humble. so his life changed. AS he said ' he was at the right place at the righ ttime

[@ramonazteca252]

i had the opportunity to meet some of his relatives in tupelo. it's amazing a kid that was considered an oddball ended up being an icon.

[@Jesse-cx4si]

I think true fans of Elvis Presley, or celebrities in general, are more interested in these small stories than anything related to the entertainment personas. A tiny glimpse into an average moment for these people is simply nice to hear. The art that happens on stage is great, but the countless stories of what went on in the real world are so much better.

[@andrewmiller4885]

Your statement is so right.

[@GodsFavoriteBassPlyr]

One of the GREAT entertainers / vocalists of our time, Mac Davis. Amazing actor and damn nice guy. The Sting ll was Classic. Great musician, Great voice, Great style.. wish he did more work in Front of the camera.

[@nicestrat]

In 1979 or 1980 I was in the backseat with my best friend on our way to the Puyallup Fair in WA state. His mom was driving and her girlfriend was in the front passenger seat. We are heading down the highway and I saw this guy with lots of hair driving a Monte Carlo singing to his radio. He was by himself. I told my friend's mom..."hey, that looks like Mac Davis". The girls both freaked out. IT WAS MAC DAVIS!!! They talked to him for a couple minutes at the offramp. That's MY Mac Davis story. Fyi, he was very kind.

[@fastdude2002]

nicestrat wow cool story. The same thing happened to me in 1981. I was at a stop light and a Caddy pulled up next to me. It was Elvis in the flesh. We made small talk until the light turned and he sped off blaring burning love on his radio.

[@gilbenavidesalvarez1533]

nicestrat lil

[@tomryan4648]

My senior prom, a bunch of high school kids in tuxedos at a nice restaurant in Nashville and who comes up to our table to say hi, Mac Davis. He was extremely polite and offered to buy us a bottle of Champagne until the waiter informed him were were under age. I am not sure if everyone at our table knew who he was, but I did. This was 1984 and he was a very gracious man.

[@anothonypeterson3402]

When I think of him I think of his hit song'Baby,don't get hooked on me'. I used to have it on the old '45 record.

[@octopibingo]

Loved Mac's tv variety show back in the 70's. Don't know if it was just a summer replacement or not. I do remember he would ask a few people to give him a word and then he would make a song from them.

[@trudehurd9685]

I attended his show as a teen. While waiting to go into the studio, we submitted our phrase. During the show, he pointed to me to say my word and the lady behind me started screaming and jumped up and everyone looked confused because she wasn't the one. But I sat back down and Mac sang her word and it wasn't used in the final show. So much for my chance at being on tv

[@keith14452]

Great story! Wish Elvis had lived to sing Macs song "It's hard to be humble".

[@monicamcnamara1749]

ha ha ha!!

[@the.porter.productions]

Greetings from the Ohio Porters. 🤩 That goes to show you the character of Elvis and Mac Davis…great character! I appreciated both of them. A loss for our country when they passed away! They both had great music! 🤩🥰😎🇺🇸✌️

[@sfperalta]

When I was growing up, Mac Davis was everywhere on TV, just one of the biggest names. It's so fun to see him still around (well, 9 years ago) telling great stories about the greats of music. He is missed. Now I've got Baby Don't Hooked on Me looping in my head, LOL. Mac Davis, one of the greats!

[@PlayerToBeNamedLater1973]

Even though I was only 4 years old when Elvis died, I always considered him the epitome of cool. The way he talked, his look , of course the first songs when he still had DJ, Bill and James as his band all combined to form the ultimate rock star. I've seen and heard musicians and thought ' reminds me of the Stones, or Beatles or whoever but NOBODY reminds me of Elvis. He was totally unique

[@trinityregard634]

Was there when he started, he was the same ole Elvis until the Col. Got him into those stupid movies he hated

[@bobbyjonkey13]

Mac was a great songwriter and performer. I've got my own Elvis story to tell. his people around him kept him from a lot of things.

[@mickie-fielden5629]

Mac is in Heaven with Elvis and so many other greats... I can only imagine what a concert they are all having up there... They may be gone but they will never be forgotten, Their legacy lives on for generations to come...

[@elvisfan6475]

ELVIS PRESLEY STILL THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL 2020

[@exdus235]

2023 😊👍