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[@jayviviano109]

Maggie's daughter is personal friend of mine. Thank you for remembering her. Jo was wondering what exactly led Maggies untimely death. She was correct in saying Magnolia was young. Magnolia passed away from a sudden brain aneurysm, at the young age of 30 years old - (even more tragic.It happened the night she was out celebrating her birthday). Both her son, and daughter are doing well. Maggies daughter has children of her own, as well as now recently, she also became a grandmother, (so Maggie would have been a great grandmother if would have still been with us). I hope she is resting peacefully, right along with her friend Elvis.

[@CLASSICRED123]

Ask Maggie's daughter since she's a friend of yours to ask Robert Gates Jr. ROOTS so... we perhaps all should hear about her ROOTS especially since she had been important to Elvis Presley. I think that should have a great viewing. ROOTS with Robert Gates Jr.

[@mckennalynn1916]

May she rest in peace 🙏🏻

[@maxine7088]

@@CLASSICRED123 I think you might be thinking of Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

[@maxine7088]

I appreciate y'all so much! Thanks for the memories you're willing to share with us Elvis fans. He was one of a kind and we still love him.

[@joannverdisco-xg2it]

Love the videos. There are so many questions ,but im sure ,Billy canr answer them because they're between him a d Elvis. They have the greatest respect for elvis. Thankyou for the videos. Enjoynall of your hollidays.

[@JenniferFord-b6w]

Hey y’all, I am 43 and have known of Elves all my life. My dad is a huge fan. This past week I have become a fan myself. I have watched a lot of videos and listened to his music. He put himself into every note he sang!!! He was such an amazing man!!!! I can tell he was a true southern gentleman with southern charm!!!! And sooooo kind!!! It seems He never let stardom go to his head and was very down to earth. I’m from a small town in Texas and y’all are my kind of people!!! Thank you so much for sharing with us!!!! I look forward to getting to know y’all and getting to know who Else was!!! Thanks Jennifer

[@veedejames721]

I'm so glad i found EFM. And MMk. I have come to love all of you. I enjoy Jo and Billy's stories about Elvis and all that you wish to share. I don't care what generation you are from, everybody knew who Elvis was. I'm .more of Lisa generation. But we loved Elvis, still listen to his music. We listen to Lisa too. Our parents, grandparents, ect loved Elvis I don't care how young or old you are everybody agrees Elvis was a good looking man and his voice can't be compared. There was one Elvis Presley. No immatators could do him justice. He was born to do what he did. He touched all of us. I don't listen to gossip. I'm thankful to be able to come here and listen to the truth. I love listening to Danny and Teresa. You have a beautiful family.God Bless all of you. You keep Elvis alive through your memories and stories. Just know we love and appreciate all of you Billy is a whoot, he never fails to make us laugh God Bless the Smith family and their families. Happy Holidays. Love you all. The J family.💫🕯️💗🤗🙏✌️🤗👋 Vee.

[@sueShannon1061]

I could listen to your stories all day. It’s like I’m in the room just chatting with you all. Billy your laugh is so infectious 😂. Love to you all ❤

[@hollyperez-moreno3339]

My dad's name is Ed. I'm a die hard Elvis fan. It's trickled down from my father, to us kids to my kids and grandkids.. I also pray that Riley reaches out to you all. Thank you, again for sharing what you can with all of us Elvis Fans.

[@kirkleythomas9280]

Yes, Linda was there in 73. She met Elvis in July 1972. Linda was there for the Aloha concert in January of 73.

[@jofox5418]

Love all the Elvis stories. Billy, you crack me up! I just love you. And, you to Jo and Danielle ❤❤

[@jamesburrows6226]

Love the stories. Thanks to everyone.

[@nigelwilson1957]

Thank you Billy and Jo Elvis stories!

[@ristie_lee]

Thank you all for sharing your life with Elvis with all of us. So many fun and entertaining stories. We love you and wish you a merry, merry Christmas and happy new year!

[@mckennalynn1916]

Aww that poor parrot, but otherwise great video! Happy Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years to you all! 🙏🏻❤️

[@sdhscrosscountry]

Good morning to the Smith Family Love all the stories of Elvis Presley

[@sandrag.mcalister3308]

Merry Christmas! You guys are a joy to watch!

[@suemccutcheon1785]

Merry Christmas to all of you! I love your videos so much!! Thank you all for what you do to bring us the Elvis stories!!💗

[@DebraBehrens-sn4bi]

Thanks EFM great video! Happy Holidays to you and Fanily! Also this Elvis community! Take care!

[@pattynuzzello9035]

Yes the Great Dane in Live a little love a little was Elvis’s dog Brudas Just thinking Elvis probably wanted his own dog in the movie rather a strange one

[@debradiggs7489]

Hi yall Thank you so much for your stories! Wishing you all a Merry Christmas❤ Sending love

[@Janemustchin]

Love your stories merry Christmas and a happy new year 🎉 ❤

[@delorespetree3243]

This storys are so funny glad you made this channel so we can hear all these great stories about elvis life

[@sheilaterrill8153]

Merry Christmas to you all! Have a blessed holiday season!🥰

[@kirkleythomas9280]

Great stories! Thanks!

[@deniseleach1626]

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you all xx

[@ForeverE3577]

In Linda's book she said she met Elvis July 1972 - Moved in Graceland Aug. 1972

[@electrajojo]

Thank you Billy and Jo for the awesome memories you share, and Danielle thank you for you hard work with this great channel. Hope you all are having a wonderful holiday time. Love you guys!!

[@JenniferFord-b6w]

To funny 😂!!!!

[@myrel543]

Nice,I always wonder did another woman have crush on Elvis at start.I believe that was so difficult not have a fillings for this man

[@jansorensen]

Thanks for shaing.Happy holidays to you and Fanily! from Norway!

[@neildarealdeal7129]

Thanks for an awesome video y'all, Happy Holidays! Darealdeal

[@kathyanderson5671]

Thank you you have great holidays as well

[@kathrynenderby5997]

Daneille you and you’re grandparents billy and jo do such an amazing fantastic job with every video that you put into each week and plus you always put in so much love and respect and hard work into you’re videos too daneille you and you’re grandparents billy and jo to me do such an amazing fantastic job I always live elvis and elvis fans matter

[@FREEDOM-zz3si]

Thanks for the laughs this morning. Wishing all of the Smith family a, Happy Thanksgiving, a very Merry Christmas and a Great New Year ahead! 🦃🎅🤶🌲 Don't forget the popcorn!

[@BrandySummers-fl1ob]

Merry Christmas to you all!!!!! Thanks for all the wonderful videos.

[@teresafedorchuk3198]

Merry Christmas ❤

[@ccat148]

Merry Christmas to y'all!! It was a good year. Thanks for all you do! EFM! ❤❤❤

[@joycehinkle9322]

Brutus was Albert in Live A Little, Love a Little...And the Parrot was Double Trouble

[@robertduncan5623]

You all do the same thing have a Happy Thanksgiving and a merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year from Robert Duncan from Henderson Kentucky hallelujah

[@delladawn1149]

ELVIS FANS MATTER ❣️❣️

[@donnadegori3823]

Merry Christmas God Bless Smith Family!

[@user-linn-girl]

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

[@gpt465]

How you guys had to miss Elvis😢 He was entertaining on stage or off❤❤❤❤❤

[@martybarnett6512]

I have a friend that is related to Tom Petty as cousins. It true he met Elvis and it did influence him to become a performer. His Uncle Earl was a videographer on the movie

[@cherylann225]

❤Love all of your videos! Happy holidays. You must share your holiday stuffing recipe.

[@hollyperez-moreno3339]

Thank you, for sharing all your amazing stories. We, ( Elvis Fans) enjoy hearing yours and Jo's stories. I wish, you all a very Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 and a very Happy New Year. I, would love it if you could mention my father for he loved Elvis and was driving semi for J&w transfer. He, took a load to Memphis and took many pics of graceland. He never entered but climbed in a tree to take pics. He bought us 3 kids Elvis T-shirts. I will share. Pic if you like. Anyways, he passed in 2010 of lung cancer and my mom last year. I was diagnosed in 2022 of breast cancer. But , my wish is to have his name mentioned. He so loved Elvis . He grew up very very poor. He too took (stole) fruits and veggies so him and his siblings could eat. His , Birthday is Dec 24, 1944. A home that they lived in he wrote Elvis name on the garage walls I, 8:15 will try in the spring to see if the new owners would allow me to take a pic. Many, Blessings sent for a prosperous New Year for you all. ( Billy, Jo, Danny Theresa, Danielle, Lainey, Joey, Dakota and the entire family including the furry family also

[@alainfortin7087]

Hello to all the Smith family, I will be making my Italian popcorn turkey again this year. It really rocks and roll when it comes out of the oven, could take an eye out 😂 Merry Christmas to you and everyone, wishing you all, good health, love and happiness ❤❤❤ Grace and Alain from Canada 🌲 🎅 🍾

[@JoAnneMaloney-rp3ox]

Merry Christmas Billy and Jo to you both and your family 🌲 ❤

[@ertagortan5367]

LOVE YALL❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tomlivesay8407]

Merry Christmas, folks!

[@sarahgordino6695]

Maggie Smith - I find his friendship with Maggie really fascinating. It seemed like a really paternal relationship. Some more info about their friendship: Elvis Met Maggie at the Sid Carrol Pontiac car dealership in Memphis on Sept 17th 1974, three days before leaving on tour. He was going with Linda at the time (But we all know that doesn’t mean much 😅) According to her story, she was looking at cars with her mom and found one she liked, but Elvis and his guys came in and bought the car she was looking at while she was waiting for the salesman to deal with her. Once she realized the car was now taken she decided to leave, but realized everyone at the dealership was making fuss over this tall handsome man. She didn’t know who he was. She said that she and her mom were the only black people in the dealership and they felt awkward not fussing over him the way everyone else was so she went and asked him for an autograph and left the store. She got into her car and told her mom, I’m going to go ask him for a job. And when she mustered the courage to go back in and ask he was already coming out. So she asked if she could speak to him and he said okay, and she asked him point blank about a job. And he said well can you cook, and she said no. Can you clean? And she said no.well what can you do? She said I don’t know. He said, well you can watch over Lisa then. And told her to stop by Graceland to speak to Vernon to get set up. And the rest is history. I believe it's written that he went over to Maggie's home to speak with her mom directly and let her know that she'll be well taken care of at Graceland and that she need not worry about her daughter. The first day there he took her for a joy-ride in his new Pantera and nearly scared her to death. He loved showing off. And they became fast friends. Like Billy said, she got along well with the guys. She was quiet but she was fun. She was with Elvis the day he bought Mary Jenkins her pink 3-bed, 2-bath home in Whitehaven. She just sat in the corridor between the kitchen and the den answering the phone and studying Biology, which was her major at Lemoyne-Owen College, and HBCU in Memphis. She never had a particular place to be in the house and never really did much of anything. Just whatever Elvis needed or asked of her. Maggie kept Elvis young and jovial. Nurse Cocke told a funny story about how Elvis would tease Maggie about having a “big ol' ass” and would tell her that he could put xyz on it and it wouldn’t fall off. He would tease her about the high heels she wore in the house running up and down the stairs between the kitchen and his bedroom when bringing him meals etc. He’d tell her that she’d fall down the stairs, and one day she did just that. He fell out laughing he nearly busted a gut, while she lay at the bottom of the stairs embarrassed. He said "Fool, I told you you'd fall in 'dem heels" Elvis and Vernon paid her well. They gave her the title of Executive Assistant. I think she even had business cards made to that effect. He wanted her to travel with him to see how shows were run, and how things were done. To train her on how he liked things so that she could predict his needs and potentially take over some aspects of his life when "changes were made". There are records of her paystubs, and she was paid very well. If not better than some of Elvis' guys. Elvis flew her out to Vegas for about 10 days in March 75. And she had to get Elvis' signature so she could be excused from school to go to Vegas with him. He wanted her to experience the world and meet people outside of Memphis. She played the slot machines while there and went to several of Elvis shows. She had to report where she was to Elvis at all times so he could keep an eye on her for her own safety. He wanted to extend the trip, but ultimately she had to get back to Memphis and back to school. They talked A LOT. She was one of the few along with Elvis' close family members like Billy, that he allowed up in his room to just talk about life. They talked about the bible, Elvis would ask her to tell him about school and what she's learning. They would talk about spirituality, reincarnation. He'd ask her to share her opinion on the guys. What she thought of them and their character. Many things. Maggie ended up getting pregnant in her third year of College I believe and she had to tell Elvis. Well, it turns out Elvis noticed that she was putting on a bit of weight in the mid section, and spoke to her privately, when she confirmed that she was indeed pregnant. He was heartbroken, devastated even, because he knew how much it would change the trajectory of her immediate plans for her future. He asked her if she was in love with the guy and what she was going to do. She recounts that she felt like she was telling her daddy who was disappointed in her but still showed love and compassion for her situation. Elvis and Vernon gave her paid Maternity leave and held her job for her return. He would call and check in on her regularly, as would his Aunt, and Mary Jenkins, to see how the pregnancy was progressing before she gave birth. And he would tell her to hurry up and have the baby so she could get back to Graceland. He felt that only she knew how he liked things done and where things were. Elvis died a few weeks after she gave birth to her son. He had predicted that she would have a boy. She wasn't able to go to the funeral as she was in hospital (or had just been released) due to some complications during the birth of her son. Maggie died December 14th 1985 5 days shy of her 31st birthday. Update, according to the posts in the comments, she also had a daughter. :)

[@sandralybrand9425]

What a wonderful story! ❤ I just wish alot of the everyday people that Elvis befriended and helped would've come forward in the immediate year or so after he passed. But then again most of his good deeds were done anonymously. Like the lady he bought the wheelchair for. One of the guys said "she doesn't know who you are" and Elvis said " that's ok, at least she knows somebody cares". ❤ In my 77 years of life, I've never heard of Anyone going through their whole life giving to people in need, even as a child that had almost nothing, but gave or shared what he did have, and Never expected anything in return! Jesus is the only one know of that had a pure heart like that. That's how I Know Elvis was a gift from God!❤I

[@alittlelessconversation]

Wow what a beautiful story and I hope Maggie’s son is doing well in life. Elvis was so incredibly kind. He is the man, the legend 💯

[@jayviviano109]

​@alittlelessconversation He is doing well. Maggie's daughter also doing well. (She had a daughter a couple years after her son). She is actually friend of mine (Maggies daughter). She & her brother doing fine. Her daughter has children, and now grandchildren of her own (as of recently).

[@alittlelessconversation]

@@jayviviano109 very good to learn this. ⚡️

[@pamelamcabee3094]

Didn't Maggie also ... was in elvis's last movie, he was singing with his girls n Maggie was with them ?... not my phone can't afford one she let's me use her phone 🙂❤

[@19EnglishcaucAsians66]

Linda Thompson might live sometimes in Johnson City Tenn

[@DianeWard-rs2ks]

Merry Christmas to Evrryone !

[@roymarksberry4152]

❤ Happy new year

[@pearlbruno4747]

Keep these stories coming please please.

[@debbiedann3697]

Danielle, I forget where we write to ask questions. If it is here or an email. I don’t remember the email. My question is: What were Elvis’s favourite Christmas songs and favourite artists that he listened to at Christmas?

[@vickiecraig9578]

❤!!! QUESTION: who took care of Elvis's finger and toe nails?

[@cherylann225]

Good Morning Smith Family!

[@jenkinsjenkins8048]

Danielle need look up video Elvis granddaughter sings at close CHANEL fashion show in Paris she sings princes song when doves cry love see family reaction watching it

[@cgrimm2374]

Good morning ❤

[@doriswilliams6422]

Love yall

[@jamiethompson8427]

Poor parrot!!

[@buymiamitopalmbeachh]

Now, because of such cruelty, they are required to have humane authorities on movie sets to prevent stupid people from hurting animals.

[@elvispresleythelegendtcbalways]

​@@buymiamitopalmbeachhI dont believe that would of happened on that film they would of had animal welfare there also I did not find this funny and iam a long time elvis fan.

[@patschannel938]

I RECALL PATSY DRIVING THAT GRAND PRIX WITH THAT LONG BLOND HAIR WHIPPING IT THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOOD, MARTY HAD THE ELDORADO

[@cindyphifer970]

Merry Christmas to ya'll

[@sandralybrand9425]

Linda was at Graceland from 1972 -1976(late 76 I think)

[@JaniceDelaney-q4t]

Did Elvis warm up his vocal chords before a show or cool them down following a show ?? Elvis wore a gold bracelet on his right arm, that never moved up his after when he lifted his arm as Lose Bracelets normally do. HOW did Elvis keep the bracelet at his wrist ? Thank You

[@mr.majestic3851]

Here is a Question , Compare Lisa's Generosity over these last 47 years as compared to life around Elvis , Did she set you folks up for life with a few million from Graceland sympathy tours , Somehow I doubt she ever gave you folks a dime , Must have been how she was raised by her Mother .

[@cindyphifer970]

They should never have used a real parrot for that scene

[@sandy99252]

Loved the Story about the Parrot on Double Trouble Movie🤭. Nice to see you all Happy & Cheerful. Have a Wonderful, Safe Holiday Break with your Families. Thankyou Billy & Jo, Danielle.. Enjoyed so much your Videos this Year, Kind of you to say you Consider us all Friends, it's wonderful we can be part of your Family circle even for a short time every week! All the Best.. EFM Friend from Australia.🦘

[@claudettemalespina60]

HelloI just want to say sorry I can't can't send a Christmas Card as Canada Post is on strike. So wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Blessed and Happy New Year from my family to yours. From Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦 🙏🏼🎶🎼🎸💝

[@exdus235]

Hopefully, those types of animal 'accidents' have been all but eliminated on movie sets.

[@garyq4767]

How do fans submit their questions? In the comments section or some other way?

[@patriciabubp9905]

♥♥♥🌲🌲

[@debroy3262]

*******QUESTION**** DID ELVIS ACTUALLY GO OUT AND BUY CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR PROPLE?*******

[@efmelvisfansmatter1129]

Yes, he did! He would shop after hours when the stores closed.Not so much in the later years ,he had them come to him?

[@debroy3262]

@ Thank you!!

[@joycehinkle9322]

Jo, was it true that Elvis wanted to check out the girls feet to make sure they well manicured and taken care before they went upstairs to see him..Something I heard and wanted to know if it was true

[@sandralybrand9425]

I think Jo said that Elvis would have her check out their feet because he didn't like nasty feet.

[@efmelvisfansmatter1129]

Yes! Mostly in the summer when they wore sandals. I never asked anyone to take off their shoes,it was mostly just glancing!

[@joycehinkle9322]

@efmelvisfansmatter1129 thank you, thank you very much for answering my question...I really appreciate your honesty...

[@AnastaciaBithavas]

Hey Danielle , merry Xmas to you all !!! Thank you for all you and your family share …. I have a question ..what does Billy and Jo think about the book - elvis and the colonel written by Peter guralnick? He has written a few books on elvis ( like last train to Memphis) I’ve never heard of him actually knowing elvis yet ppl are commenting his books are truthful and correct etc .. I’d like to know if you all have read his books at all and if it’s factual ? I don’t know where he gets his facts from to be honest .. thanks from Ana in Australia 😊

[@michellevolkmann5675]

Hi

[@donnap587]

It isn’t funny that a parrot drowned in the making of the movie that is abusive.

[@AnnaBiasin-wo7ik]

Ciao Billy volevo chiederti di Lucy e la figlia Desiree davvero era Lucy il grande amore di Elvis e l'avrebbe voluta sposare da sempre, lo so che tu lo sai ,se lo vuoi dire.

[@poussin4665]

Yes, when is this incredible story, which came out of the fertile imagination of some for people in search of sensationalism and dreams? Poor ELVIS, he has only one daughter and that's Lisa Marie, period!::: people must stop with their ramblings and let Beloved ELVIS sleep in peace //// TLC / Lucette de France / ELVIS = LOVE and ABNEGATION /

[@lisadamico8278]

@AnnaBiasin-wo7ik That's the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. I know what channel you've been listening to. The Smith's should block you.