Ronnie McDowell -1977- The King Is Gone

[@lisaboling5336]

Still beautiful in 2023....

[@swish4083]

This is the best of the many Elvis tributes.

[@toninemeth8133]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO ELVIS AND BEAUTIFULLY DONE BY RONNIE AND HE DOES SOUND LIKE ELVIS WONDERFUL JOB

[@LindaMoats-u2w]

I was 19 when Elvis died and now I’m 66, this song still gives me chills just like it did the first time I heard 47 years ago. Great tribute to a great artist!

[@nicholaswiltshire6356]

The only man ever to come close to sounding like Elvis. Ronnie hit the nail on the head. Long live his name.

[@denisbolton9288]

In your dreams

[@nicholaswiltshire6356]

@@denisbolton9288 you must be deaf! Tone deaf.

[@davidhodges3851]

Dean z

[@kevin-gs7jn]

There are a couple of Elvis impersonators who are a little better than Ronnie.

[@nicholaswiltshire6356]

@@kevin-gs7jn in your opinion.

[@p.j.morris633]

Elvis was my friend i met him when i was 17 yrs old i won a radio show contest and the prize was a day with Elvis i will love and miss my buddy forever. i live on Elvis Presley Blvd. I walk past Graceland everyday without fail.

[@marytyre9933]

❤

[@nicholaswiltshire6356]

@@p.j.morris633 I'm jealous but in a nice way. Wish I'd met the man.

[@paparoysworkshop]

The King is gone, but his music will live on forever.

[@dianehayse6254]

My God,it still gives me chills. This is the BEST tribute that ever will be.

[@vladimirjackson2237]

I was 16 years old when he died. I am now 62, and this song still brings tears.

[@darrenpresley5084]

Very good mr McDowell

[@Srednalkooc]

I was 16 years old on the 16th day of August, 1977 - for some reason I had stayed home instead of going to school. Then I heard the sad news on radio, that the most beautiful man I had admired the most, watched at the movies, and enjoyed immitating, had passed away. It was a shock. I remember this song clearly, as though it was only yesterday. I wish I had kept all my recordings of this and some of the Elvis Presley's songs - loved those early years when I was able to immitate and sound like Elvis. Funny thing was I never told anyone why I wore my shirts the way I did - wearing 2 different coloured shirts, with flared collar. No one knew why I talked, walked, and danced the way I did - I loved Elvis. I'm older now so I talk, walk, dance and dressup, and sound like myself. But I still love Elvis... Thanks R. McDowell for the best tribute to the King - Elvis A. Presley (Just months before Elvis passed, and by deed poll, I changed my name to Jesse).

[@davidmartin1985]

Mr.McDowell is a class act ! He came along and put respectability to being an Elvis tribute artist !

[@Wildlife_SA.]

Nice tribute to Elvis. This man is sincere and not trying to joke about Elvis.⚡🇿🇦

[@tezterz]

I remember this performance when it aired in 1977 on the TV special. Everybody in house was crying when he sang this. This song as been on more CD's that I have burned and on more playlists than any song I have. It's a great tribute.

[@Robmancan1987]

You would like this interview then. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZOwmXqLnsqhpa8

[@johnnyintrieri]

@@Robmancan1987 Wow!! Rob..Great Video. Thank you! His mother story was so Heartwarming. And he did 3 Tours in Vietnam!! Combat! God Bless Him.🎸🎼👍🏻🇺🇸

[@mopardale]

I remember this song,I remember when it first came out.It was then and is now a very nice tribute to Mr Presley.I lost my Father Nov 25th 1991 and for some reason I just could not cry .Now tonight almost 30 years later I listened to this song and it all came out.So Thank you Ronnie Job well done.And thank you for keeping Elvis,s memory alive.

[@Hobodeluxe960]

yeah we had never heard of Ronnie McDowell before. seems this was out very,very soon after Elvis died iirc. I mean like days after he died. Am I right?

[@albus4043]

I'm so happy you had help. I had issues as well. I couldn't release until I listened to "don't cry daddy"Take care, keep enjoying the King.

[@hayse50]

Greatest tribute still to Elvis. And I think the world knew. You were something extra special too!!!!

[@dianehayse8996]

It's a lifetime thing for me also Ronnie. Greatest tribute ever recorded.

[@markandruse4240]

My Father played steel guitar in his band for two years in Nashville. My pops left the band because we had to move, and that was in 1974. My Dad, Floyd Ray Young was so happy for him and Roddy's song about Elvis. My dad was invited to his concerts, and Roddy always said, pointing his finger into the crowd at my Dad and said, "This was my favorite Steel guitar player I've ever played with... I love you Elvis, and I love you Dad, RIP to both....

[@Farrah300]

Such an awesome song!!! A tearjerker to be sure.

[@stevelillie3880]

Farrah Teague especially in August.

[@elvis616]

@@stevelillie3880 I like your name Farrah.

[@lisajordan8301]

Omg!! Thanks for sharing, God bless

[@alameas6358]

I actually don't like Elvis - impersonators, but this one touches my heart and soul. And brings tears to my eyes. Well done Ronnie! 🎶

[@speedracer2336]

He never claimed to be an impersonator, didn't dress or try to talk like him. Just respected his music. I agree not a big fan of the copy cats!

[@alameas6358]

@@speedracer2336 Thanks for the info.... I always thought he is an E- impersonator.

[@speedracer2336]

@@alameas6358 I am an old rocker, saw Elvis twice, best I have seen, and I have seen a lot of the greats,!

[@alameas6358]

@@speedracer2336 It must have been great to see him live! I was too young and too far away to have seen him live......and i'm jealous! 😉

[@lee4guy]

Elvis died August 16, 1977 and not 2 or 3 days later this record (45rpm) was played on the radio...when I bought the 45 it had as the artist "anonymous" because he didn't want anyone to know who he was...he was honoring Elvis. It was a long time before we found out who was singing. Definitely not an impersonator at all...and he was a young man at the time.

[@MsEstelita]

When I hear this song I feel soooo sad....Ronnie you're the best Elvis impersonator. Like you said, every sound and every note YOU got it perfect...I close my eyes and I know I'm listen to the King.

[@hayse50]

I can tell you this Ronnie McDowell. The first time I heard you sing...I knew it'd be a lifetime thing. It still is and I'll always love your voice.

[@hans-peterbogner9516]

Great Song for Elvis. Thanks Ronnie. Elvis the King forever Hans from Germany Elvis the greatest recording Artist of all Time

[@bodmanj100]

What a tribute! OUTSTANDING!!

[@fayepaynter5586]

Beautiful Ronnie McDowell does sound like Elvis

[@ckzcmr]

Yes, you are right.

[@dianahayse1095]

Beautiful Elvis Tribute. Best ever was or will ever be. Because it came from great respect and love from Ronnie's heart.

[@MrBulldog1965]

The greatest singer of all time. I was 12 years old when Elvis past, Came home off the school bus and mom and some of our friends were in the house crying? I asked what the matter? Mom said Elvis died? So I started to cry to? Thanks Ronnie great song .

[@mistergjs]

I remember it well to, same thing happened to me, came home from school and my Mom was crying, she cried all day......I was 11

[@Joel4500]

Ronnie did the voice of all the Elvis hits in the television movie "ELVIS" starring Kurt Russell

[@Whereamibitches]

just saw Ronnie McDowell today, he said that he has done 15

[@johnnyintrieri]

Never knew that. Thank you 😎🙏🏼👍🏻

[@Joel4500]

Thanks for your reply Johnny👍

[@williamavitt8264]

He also did the vocals for the 1990 TV series Elvis: The Early Years and the 1997 movie Elvis Meets Nixon (not the one with Kevin Spacey)

[@johnnyintrieri]

@@williamavitt8264 l loved that Series! I wonder whatever happened to Michael Gerrard. Or St. Gerrard. Have to look him up. 👍🏻😎

[@janewoods8739]

I was 18 years old when I first heard you sing. I loved your voice then. Now,I love the man himself. You are and always will be my Elvis!!! This will always STAND as the best tribute to Elvis. Because it's from the heart!!!

[@karensisk9633]

Oh My I love this thanks Ronnie such a beautiful tribute to E

[@alwayssme]

i remember this came out shortly after elvis died,,,,,,,and if you would have closed your eyes you would have sworn it was him,,,,,,,, i remember doing that at my front door, when i first heard it

[@MignonB1]

Yup!!! And this song still brings tears to my eyes all these many years later. Best Elvis tribute there ever was!!!

[@pufferfish5969]

Amen. I was 9. Became an Elvis fan the day he died.. 🥲

[@lindyindy8070]

I love your voice and I love that you don't try to look like ELVIS!

[@maryhamlin807]

My husband and I truly ❤️ loved you when you came out and sang this this song And 🎵 you're other ones !!!!!!!And he knew that you that you sang for Kurt Russell Before they said anything He knew your WONDERFUL VOICE RIGHT ✅️ AWAY As 🎶 I. Write this Text WITH A HEAVY HEART If you 💓 get text It's because my husband has passed away And 💔 all due some days is listen to you and ELVIS THANK YOU FOR MAKING ME FEEL SO GOOD 👍

[@gloriataharount8840]

miss you ELVIS,,,great job RONNIE..THIS SONG MAKE ME SO SAD,,,

[@karenmiddleton995]

Love Ronnie McDowell. I love how he is keeping Elvis's memory alive. Thank you Ronnie. I will be forever grateful to you. I miss Elvis to. He really did change the world. Gotta love Elvis.

[@charzardtheking8407]

First time. I heard this song. So beautiful. Great tribute to the king. Elvis. Presley. King Of Rock and Roll forever and always. Never be another like. Elvis. Presley. So hard to say goodbye. I don't understand why he had to go. It is so sad. Been a long while now. But all the videos and songs bring back so many memories. Elvis you are so loved and missed by so many. You are the best that will ever be No one could ever compare to you ever. Elvis. Gone but never forgotten. Love you forever 💓

[@glenyceszymkarczuk9241]

I just found this, amazing, I loe this. This man is fantastic. ❤

[@dianahayse1095]

Best tribute song ever written to honor Elvis Presley. Because it came from his HEART. Love you Ronnie...you are my Elvis. If I could write a song....I'd honor you.

[@stardonavan409]

Rest in Peace Elvis,40 years gone today,Ronnie did a great job and if ya just close your eyes you'd belive it was Elvis singing ...................

[@giopope5083]

Just found this song last month...talk about incredible!! Unbelievable!! What a beautiful song, a great tribute..We'll done Sir!!!!..What a voice🌟🕊🌟

[@atlantaguitar9689]

I was working in a small market in 77 and the owners listened to only one radio station which had this song in heavy rotation. We employees used to tell each other "Goodbye Elvis, We'll miss you" when leaving work.

[@wxsawxsa2941]

DALLAS ELVIS 2020

[@officermason706]

Thank you Ronnie for doing such a great job for the King! My husband Doc Martin was your session leader on this song. God bless

[@dianahayse1095]

To a degree these word reflect onto Ronnie himself..in my opinion. Your music will live on forever also. You are greatness yourself!!!

[@dianehayse6254]

Where it all started!!! With a tribute to a man Ronnie admired. Now all these years later,Ronnie has always HONORED ELVIS'S MEMORY. I LOVE YOU RONNIE,THANK GOD WE HAVE YOU STILL.

[@lolaridner2908]

I fell in love with Ronnie’s voice in 1977 . He still has a part of my heart⭐️ 🌹

[@dianehayse6254]

Ronnie McDowell you have fooled me so many times. And,I loved Elvis very much,as I do love you also. You both are such talented men.God given talent.

[@karenmiddleton995]

Wasn't this from American Bandstand? I love this song. It made a big difference in my life after Elvis passed. Ronnie is now 70 and still singing this song.

[@kennybryant7199]

Yes your right I met Ronnie and told him I had been listening to this song and he said that was American bandstand back when he was a young man, nice person got to eat beside him and he sang us a sing, great soul, love ya Ronnie.

[@karenmiddleton995]

@@kennybryant7199 Ronnie is an awesome man. I have met him several times. Love his concerts and how he treats his fans. Super nice to me. I love hearing his stories. I have pictures with him and the band members. I have alot of autographed albums, pictures, posters and his books. He used to come down here to Mississippi alot but covid ruined that and the lady was did the concerts passed away. He is supposed to me in Mississippi this month but I doubt l will get to go. I always left his concerts smiling and laughing. He's a character. I'm so grateful for what he does for Elvis. Glad you have great memories of Ronnie.

[@xohflightt9109]

Ronnie is the most talented musician that ever walked the face of this earth! What A GREAT Man and Human being he is! Oh and boy can he sing, Love you RONNIE MCDOWELL! You have some great fans here in Baltimore Maryland.

[@LuvvyDuck]

What a beautiful tribute to Elvis...I will always remember this time.

[@saybugchaz326]

Got to see Ronnie in concert a little while after Elvis died..it was in a small auditorium in texas..back them we could really get close to an entertainer...me and my hubby stood in line back stage to get his autograph. ...I was the 4 in line..the 3 women before me were excited just like we all were ...they got his autograph and thanked him...when it was my turn I threw my arms around his neck a kissed him just as good as I could,and he kissed me back to...and soon as we came up for air he asked me my name and he gave me a great autograph...I was on cloud 9 as I walked back out front...my hubby was suppose to get one for my parents...but he was so mad at me that he forgot...it took him a week to get over it...we were a newly wed ..been married 49 years now...he was so afraid of loosing me I guess ( he didn't have anything to worry about )......I still have that autograph. ..I will never part with it....this is just my little walk down memory lane....

[@johnnyintrieri]

Bought it as soon as it came out! Still just brought tears to my eyes.

[@TheC12347]

I enjoyed this song the first time I heard it......and still do to this day. AMAZING tribute to The King...... Goodbye Elvis, we'll miss ya.

[@susanjukes4089]

Beautiful song. I first heard this song a few days after Elvis died. Ronnie you do sound like Elvis. The King may be gone but he still lives on in all his fans hearts. There will never be another artist like Elvis in the music industry.RIP Elvis you are sadly missed .

[@debseitz7030]

Ronnie is the kindest man he can be seen in boiling springs Tennessee at the Donahue Hotel most weekends.

[@47Brenda47]

It's still true...there will never be another Elvis. ❤️

[@robertstdon9280]

Great song .ive heard it over a hundred times i learned it for every word .it will never get old .Elvis we miss you .

[@prouddad5508]

I remember listening to this song on vinyl record that my late Dad had. It had “walking through Georgia in the rain” on the flip side. This would’ve been close to 40yrs ago. I know once I heard this song, it made me a fan of Elvis and Ronnie and one of the best memories of my Dad. My Dad couldn’t speak fluent English however he had an ear for great music. Thx Ronnie, Elvis and to my Dad ❤

[@Farrah300]

His very last words in this song brings me to tears.

[@aarond4577]

Did with me too

[@timchen5299]

Wow ! Close your eyes & you can feel Elvis presence. Elvis will be so proud to hear this!

[@dianahayse3130]

Best tribute ever..cause Ronnie loves Elvis. And I love Elvis and Ronnie. He does sound so much like Elvis. But so much talent all on his own accord. Ronnie is my Elvis...i'll always believe this!!!

[@dianahayse1095]

: ) Always reaching inside of my heart and it just massages my heart gently. I love that and I 💘 Elvis and Ronnie.

[@maryhamlin807]

My husband would geet tears every time he heard this song Because it was so true ;) 😉 😘 👍

[@dianahayse1095]

Baby you were great back then...the same as now

[@janewoods8739]

Truest,most 💓 felt tribute ever performed to honor Elvis. Mr. Voice himself. Love ya Elvis then and still and always.

[@Imagodfollower]

A great song & a great voice NOBODY can sing this song like Ronnie does. Luv his voice & him.

[@speedracer2336]

Ronnie became a big Country star!

[@Chris6719]

I remember watching this performance of The King Is Gone. It was on American Bandstand

[@dianahayse1095]

Best Elvis Tribute I've ever heard.

[@dorisnight3395]

The beginning of a great talent right here folks!!!! Thank God for sharing Ronnie with the world. Mr. Voice,there is no better in my own opinion or my 💓.

[@tcbcruz]

Amazing voice sounds just like the king Elvis, this song made me sad why I been a Elvis fan since New York with my brother Victor Hugo Cruz died Nov, 26, 1991 age 33 R.I.P Bro!!!! love ya! Irving Cruz,

[@jacka123100]

God Bless Ronnie, he loved Elvis so. Sounds as much like Elvis as any of the impersonators. I remember hearing this nf the radio a few days after Elvis died, and I thought it was Elvis, and was totally confused. I later found out it was Ronnie McDowell.

[@karenmiddleton995]

Me to. That song made me feel like Elvis wasn't gone. I will never forget where I was when I first heard it.I got a chance to meet Ronnie and tell him my story about how muvh that song meant to a 13 year old girl back in 1977. He was so sweet and kissed my hand. I took my album and 45 and he autographed them for me. It was a honor to meet him. He's really a lot of fun. Really down to earth. His whole family is. Looking forward to another concert. I took a lot of videos at the concert that I can go back and watch. I even posted some of them on my page and the fan club page. I got to meet Elvis's cousin Louise Smith. I took a lot of pictures. Really had a great time. Thanks for sharing.

[@calebrogers8919]

Yeah because he’s Elvis’s cousin

[@weshunter_musicman]

This changed my life. Thanks Ronnie!

[@theflossi56]

Elvis is so missed

[@dfens67]

make's me cry.....

[@johnllewellyn7085]

Ronnie wow you're awesome, you can tell he missing Elvis for sure, RIP king

[@Robmancan1987]

You may enjoy this interview. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZOwmXqLnsqhpa8

[@janewoods9370]

Greatest Elvis tribute ever written or sang.

[@lovemuffin1963]

My late mom fell apart when Elvis died I will never forget that day....I was 14

[@tapq]

I was 5 when Elvis died. It is one of my earliest childhood memories. I was outside playing and my mother called me inside to watch the news talking about his passing. We couldn't believe it. As a five year okd boy, Hound Dog was my favorite song. My mother went out and bought the 45 single of this song and we listened to it every now and then over the next few years. It always made me feel sad. People loved Elvis and it was a national tragedy when he died.

[@MarkJones-r7k]

We saw you in Montgomery Al you were fantastic, we loved every minute

[@pinkypromise111]

Rodney sang this so good! Sounds just like Elvis. Remember when he sang this after Elvis died.😭

[@김민경-p6q3m]

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[@janewoods8739]

Real, heart felt tribute from a true fan.

[@edwinbonnelljr1587]

It's so chilling to hear this song again it brings back tears and it brings back memories of that day when I first heard it I was 18 going into the military and I remember this song I haven't heard it in a long time but it's a real good song have a great day

[@arthurhall6179]

Super awesome

[@dorisnight3395]

Yes Elvis has left the building...but not our hearts. And,we still have you Ronnie McDowell....Mr. Voice!!!!

[@dawnnitroy1786]

HIS VOICE IS AWESOME!!!!

[@npanos1]

Souvenir! Souvenir! .. Merci!

[@msmithrandir561]

Beautiful

[@JaneKelly32]

I had forgotten about this song. What a wonderful tribute.

[@lynnhayse8890]

Greatest Tribute Ever Done For Elvis in my opinion.

[@70selvisfan]

Been listening to this all my life (I'm 51 now). STILL puts a lump in my throat every time I hear it.

[@PastyMooney]

Such talent! A fantastic performer

[@elleryparsons5766]

Well Done Very Touching Song.

[@bobbyandrew1664]

hey Ronnie this is Bobby Andrew you come to Cleveland many years ago and you was going to hire me as a bodyguard but things changed and you singing out the last song and told everyone that sing along with you and I kind of knew some of the song and I started singing a long story short needless to say you offered me a job singing backup singing with you the reason I didn't do it I wouldn't see you then but now I've been singing for the last eight and a half years and I think that you got one of the best quality inspiration voices not only that you're a super great guy I just want you to know I listen to You video your music and I just want to say hello and thank you for the opportunity at the time even though I didn't do it because I wouldn't singing and I wish you the very best and maybe one day we can meet again

[@patriciaboczar4690]

A loving tribute to Elvis🌺

[@chrisrose5740]

Love it !!!

[@dalesciortino1085]

Love it!! 😄😁😆👍👏

[@dianehayse6254]

Ronnie Baby,beautiful ,gorgeous Ronnie. I love you to the moon and back.

[@wxsawxsa2941]

GREAT CLASSIC IN 2020 FOR US THAT REMEMBER THE KING!

[@dawnblue4377]

I love this song, still makes me cry. Good job Ronnie.