Elvis Viva Las Vegas Filming Locations and More The Spa Guy Part 1 of 3

[@leighthomas8220]

I love how thorough your searches are! Thank you, Spa guy!!!

[@ukrbs06]

I'm going to enjoy this one. Viva Las Vegas is one of my 2 most favorite Elvis movies. The other being Blue Hawaii.

[@ebfebfan61]

Hahaha! The best part of this video is the end. Don't exclude The Spa Guy!! Love these VLV videos. On to watch part 3!

[@valeriefelitto6336]

What hasn't changed is our love of elvis. Good job my friend

[@Mark_S_Beasley]

I live just over the hill from you in Nashville. Surprised we haven't crossed paths. I love what you are doing and how respectful you are off Elvis' memory. We're going to have to do lunch one day, like you I have a lot great Elvis stories. Knew J.D. Sumner and Mary and oh the wonderful stories he told. Like you I have heard a lot of these stories first hand from the people involved in them. You have never embellished or added to or taken from a Elvis story. And I love the fact the if you don't know something, you say so, and try to find an answer for us fans. Even being brought up around a lot of Elvis stories, people, etc, you have down an outstanding job in presenting Elvis in a historically accurate light. And what's incredible is that all these stories, (and yes, I've learned a great deal from your videos); they re still so many untold stories people have yet to hear. It's like peeling back the petals of a beautiful flower and being consistently surprised by what we find out bout the man we have all come to love and respect. And I also love Ashley's videos and information. It's just great seeing so many young people take to Elvis the way they have over the last 40+ years. Lots of us went to concerts, hung out round the gates with Uncle Vester or Harold and got stories first hand. I love it when a young person has the same passion for a man they never met, saw in concert, or was their contemporary. Elvis continually amazes those of us that love añd respect the man, the music and the legend; how he transcends almost everything out there. Hope one day to either be up in your area, or more likely you being down here in my area (Nashville) to be able to grab lunch and just remember a man we both love and respect. Thank you for TCB, Elvis would love it. And thank you from a fan, for sharing of your knowledge and yourself in getting the story right. I'm sure people don't realize the amount of time, effort and money you have put into this to visit places that many of us may not ever be ble to visit. Your love of Elvis, the fans and the history of the incredible man is not unnoticed. So thank you.

[@SpaGuy]

Thank You Mark and yes lets do lunch one day soon.. My email is [e-mail]

[@djpaul146]

I've always loved elvis I've always said he was a gift from God and that sure is true

[@patcater5436]

ANOTHER GOOD REASON WHYwe enjoy your informative ELVIS SHOWS. I ALWAYS STAYED IN THE FRONTIER BACK IN THE LATE 60'S AND 70'S IT LOOKS NOTHING LIKE IT USED TO. THANKS AGAIN, SPA GUY.

[@bonniebarnett7202]

Enjoyed Billy.. thanks for sharing this.. looking forward to the rest of the series!.. your friend Bonnie

[@kathysharpe7339]

She loves me - she loves me- she loves me. 🎥🎼🎶

[@lynlovett4280]

A fantastic job as usual Mr. Spa Guy with your Elvis trivia for we the Elvis fans...Las Vegas/Viva Las is movie 🎥 was filmed. Even though Viva Las Vegas is not my favorite Elvis movie 🎥 I do appreciate the information and looking forward to parts two and three. Blue Hawaii is and always be my favorite Elvis movie. Thanks to Ms Ashley Drew as well. Keep tightening up and Lord bless you and your family.

[@sharonrudy470]

Awesome!! Thank you for covering one of my favorite Elvis movies!!!! The lady loves me......but she doesn’t know it yet!!!! Great job as always. Can’t wait for part 2 and 3!

[@myelvischannel1992]

Love Las Vegas been there quite a few times. FANTASTIC when I saw the old named Hilton Hotel. Thanks for the information on Viva las Vegas it's a great film keep up the good work spa guy looking forward to the next one. Elvis is always TCB

[@graham1332]

Another fantastic video, you have done it again, another three part video. Putting these videos together takes a lot of time and I do appreciate you're work you do, I love the way you put things together and you do you very very best to match things up, but things do change with buildings going up and being knocked down, thanks for this Billy, can't wait for the other two, keep up the good work.

[@deehickman6417]

I watched Viva Las Vegas and then this 3 part series of the filming locations and really enjoyed them fogether! Get your popcorn & soda, it's a great night at the movies! Thank you Spa Guy & Ashley too!

[@denisegeorgakis7086]

Always appreciate your informative videos my friend 💕 thank you for all you do... have a wonderful day...

[@pullinstringstheband]

I am a Las Vegas native and was 4 when I saw Elvis at the International in 1970. BTW, the domed building that was part of the Aladdin hotel was called the "Theater for the Performing Arts" which Neil Diamond opened in 1975. It held 7,500 and was our largest venue for many years. It hosted many concerts and local graduations. It was downsized to 4,500 when the hotel became Planet Hollywood.

[@micheleadler466]

Love watching you ,take me places I would never get to go,and all the Elvis stuff ,I'm from Memphis ,live in KY.

[@todhollandsworth4371]

I enjoy watching your videos learning more bout history pretty cool job be like being on vacation all the time

[@karolinesmail489]

Awesome headed to Vegas in May cool to look back! Viva Las Vegas is a favorite of mine!

[@davemurray9341]

Even if your not into the movie there is some beautiful scenery to be seen in this video,looking forward to the next parts already.

[@brendaphillips2092]

Thanks for elvis history This is one of my fav elvis movies Looking forward to the next two videos❤️

[@jillhuddle7379]

Loved this video , and your sense of humor ..Thannnks for the share

[@stevedijkhof3109]

you are one of the few vloggers who doesn't always put filters over the lense,with most others come rain or shine nobody knows it's grey/darkish all day every day,when the sun shines thats what we see,i like that

[@SpaGuy]

Thanks Steve.. No filters on my stuff just raw video..

[@stevedijkhof3109]

@@SpaGuy okay great

[@bruceliggett8036]

Wow, man such an awesome video! You and Ashley a real Professional Investigators man! Thanks so much for the video and the time you guys spend doing the research! It's very much appreciated!

[@srgrahl]

Great work Billy, looking forward to the rest! Great pic of Ashley at the stairway of Graceland.

[@purpysmart]

This video is a beauty like taking a roadtrip with you awesome sir appreciate it so much.

[@brendabooher6683]

Sps Guy, your the best on Elvis history. Las Vegas has changed so much. It makes me sad that they have torn down so many of the old buildings and renamed most of them when they rebuilt. Interesting to see where Ann Margaret's was. They probably charge the $25 fee to protect the wild life from drifters. Thanks Billy for another great Elvis video and for sharing the photos. Gotta watch part 2 and 3. God Bless.

[@veep2240]

Fantastic Billy! Thank you so much, can’t wait for parts 2 & 3! Just so interesting seeing this footage. Keep up the amazing work that you do for all of us fans of the King! 💙👑⚡️👍🏻

[@ramonaeichelberger4628]

thank you for a great part one. the duck scene was awesome.

[@marieacuna2207]

Awesome thats so cool thanks for sharing can't wait to see pt2 😉

[@nancyhanson5758]

Loved this, great job Billy. Always wondered where that pool scene was filmed. Cant wait for the other 2 parts. Keep up the good !

[@jansorensen]

Always appreciate your informative videos my friend .All the talent and hard work I know go's into making them does not go unnoticed. God bless

[@shannonwhite3721]

Man we never know what we're gonna get from you. Palm trees in the pool. Happy schools of fish. Jazzy music on your speedwalk 😀 thanks for sharing

[@johniboz1]

My first trip to Vegas was in 1986. It was still old Vegas. My brother took a bartending job at the Sands and every night Frank Gorshen (aka The riddler from Batman fame) would sit at the bar and get drunk. One night my brother asked him to to leave because of being too drunk and nasty. He turned to my brother as he was walking towards the door and said " you know who I am" my brother said "yes, the Penquin"!! 😃

[@elizabethf1591]

johniboz1 Oops 😁😁

[@presley17]

Thank you Spa Guy you are the best 👍 🇫🇷

[@monikasicz9736]

Hi Spa Guy,I'm from Hungary,Europe.I enjoy your every video! I'm very thankful for your work! 🤗 Monica

[@mshappyapple8663]

Phooey!! Just when we really get into it, we have to wait for part 2 and then 3! Bummer!! lol Another great and informative video. Vegas has changed so much - no more bright lights like there used to be. I've been to Vegas several times, last time in 2006 (never Lake Meade) and it looked nothing like I remembered it from years ago. Thanks again, Billy! You always educate us and bring us joy! Patiently waiting for part 3 of the Carole Lombard story. Please don't make us wait too long. :-)

[@SpaGuy]

Lombard will be out Wednesday morning.. The reason I break the videos on this channel up into sections is there are people who will not watch a long video.. The other channel however I use all of the footage I have to make the video because I know you will watch it all..

[@mshappyapple8663]

I'll check on Wednesday first thing before I start my day! THANKS!!Which channel are you talking about? You KNOW I will watch everything you vlog (except about hot tubs but even some of them are very interesting!) so keep 'em coming! You're the best!

[@elvis78ale]

Wonderful!!!!Thanks for these precious videos

[@imaculadaconceicao6892]

Lindo o Cenário do filme "Viva Las Vegas". Obrigada SPA GUY. Você é um anjo. Elvis foi e é a Lenda mais linda do planeta terra. Abraços. Brasil.

[@imaculadaconceicao6892]

Um maravilhoso dia para você também, SPA GUY.

[@judyjames7201]

Great job as always thoroughly enjoyed watching this

[@wendycushenan4907]

Great video thanks Billy..EP forever 💞

[@THEHOSS333]

Bril thanks for sharing great video looking forward to seeing part 2 part 3

[@lisap3344]

Love the lake life 😊 so clear, big fish 🐠

[@paulcheton9802]

Thanks detective. I went to the hotel to find the scene of the film obviously 30 years later ... Lake Mead also I caught a sunstroke it was 50 * . Thanks 🙏

[@delladawn1149]

Looking forward to the other two!!

[@oleberg615]

Awesome video , I live in Springfield Tennessee not 25 minutes from Hendersonville I've watched all your video's and you just keep getting better your voice is easy to listen to my Tennessee brother

[@michaelivey1087]

Hey Mr. Spa Guy. You need to take me on one of your Elvis vacations! LOL! I really enjoy your videos. Thank You for helping keep Elvis memory alive.

[@chestergood4035]

The B on the mountain is for Basic High School in Henderson. The Q is in remembrance of an individual from that school killed in the October 1st mass shooting in Las Vegas.

[@SpaGuy]

Wow Great Info Thanks Chester..

[@karenkoontz581]

Cool footage and huge fish! I'm surprised Ann's place is still there. I used to live in Vegas in the 1980's for about 6 months. That was enough for me. Then my lawyer boss asked me to come back to work for him back in LA.

[@kennethbyrdii5656]

man I enjoy every one of your videos...absolutely great

[@elbaortega1572]

Great video! Thank you for making another awesome video!!!!!!!!!

[@vashsant]

Wow. Sort of sad to see a simpler time completely changed so drastically but such is life. Cool vid

[@martin77722]

thanks spa guy for this video look forward to more footage yours paul

[@jackiewelsh1284]

Thank you Billy great vid 👍

[@PennysLifeWithLove]

I love it 🥰 can’t wait to see the rest very interesting

[@keithhuotari2571]

Thanks again, Billy!! I liked the cave/tunnel thing at the 14:00 mark. Pretty cool!

[@SpaGuy]

I didn't even notice it Keith.. It would normally be underwater..

[@georgeneilson6070]

Looked again, really good video. Thanks BBB E G.

[@elladunfee6706]

Loved this! Never been to Vegas but would love to. 🌝

[@joeblack9781]

As always your videos are great. I was in Las Vegas in 1984 man has it ever change from then to now. Never made it to Hoover Dam

[@karenkoontz581]

Look forward to your next video!

[@karolinesmail489]

Wow! Lake Mead is down low from when I was last there 2008

[@stratocaster1greg]

Billy I have 2 Altec 1569A tube power amps that came out of the Alladin Casino. They were in use there for quite some time. They now power my home stereo.

[@SpaGuy]

That is cools stuff.. You into High End Audio stuff?

[@tupelomiss8315]

Fantastic Billy.im hooked again.how you do it I’m not sure.but keep doing what ya do.hey Lori.cant wait to find out !!! 🌈🕊🌹

[@exploringmetaldetecting5989]

thank you vary much for all your hard work mr spa guy

[@memphistenn77]

Love it thanks for going to the best places that one day I would love to go !! TCB always

[@electricgeorge5589]

Great video, so interesting. Thanks BTB E G.

[@erinflowers8394]

Totally enjoyed this series! Just sad that so much has changed.

[@ronniecline1393]

Now we’re getting down to it!! Way to go Idaho, been waiting for this thanks buddy 🍻

[@alicemilling3706]

Cool info Billy thank you😀

[@rainerle]

Great Job,i love via las vegas. Do you have a new cam ?.Incredible quality,go on my friend.

[@GTASEIRES123]

Another great video. Thank you.

[@johnllewellyn7085]

Nice work SG

[@theresadupuis8475]

Thank you and God bless you 💖 😊

[@MrTeeye]

Las Vegas is what made me an Elvis fan. I started going to Vegas in 1988 to count cards and solely to make money. I'd go about 3-4 times a year and mostly traveling solo. I would sleep all day and play blackjack from about midnight to 10:00 am as it was quieter during these hours and thus easier to find a good game. When you travel alone you tend to socialize with casino employees -- the dealers, bartenders, bellman, cabbies and pit crew. I was barely legal to gamble and the casino clientele in those days was mostly middle aged couples. There wasn't that many young partiers like today. In fact, the Strip today bears no resemblance to those days, sadly it's all been leveled and rebuilt with soulless corporate mega casinos. So the casino employees would often ask me what a young kid was doing in town all by himself. I couldn't tell them I was counting cards so I would make something up. Many of them were longtime employees who'd been working for the same casino for 20-30 years and they'd tell me stories, often times name-dropping a celebrity. Now, at this time I knew very little about Elvis, didn't even know he was a Vegas icon. I was told so many kind and heartwarming stories about him by so many different workers that I started to become a fan just from the generosity I'd hear about. Then I started reading about him and was completely fascinated by his life story. I knew his biggest hits - everybody does - but I started to dig deeper into his music, buying everything I could get my hands on. I was absolutely blown away at what I was hearing, I don't know how I could have been so ignorant to that point. Now 30 years later, I've been a huge fan ever since and will continue to be one forever. I still get to Vegas, though not as often, and I always make sure to include at least one Elvis "connection" on each trip - a location or a tribute artist or something - but sadly it's getting tougher all the time as things get torn down.

[@3BricksHigher]

Looking forward to the next one SG :)

[@kjbadass]

Hello spa Guy. Great video great detail in the video also thank you so much. I have one question to ask you are. All the people that were in the Memphis mafia With Elvis have they all passed away? Thank you so much for your time. Can't get enough of these Elvis videos

[@MrRoach-yo3mz]

No Catfish Mr. Spa Guy, those are Carp, catfish don't have scales. ....... By the way, the other fish are called Stripers, aka Striped Bass aka (Rockfish) ... Rockfish is served/requested once a week here on the mountain, i'll be sure you get to try some when you visit us.

[@gussygatlin3093]

I stayed at the Flamingo back in 1990. 😄❤

[@bobc.5698]

I was at the very last concert at the Aladdin dome. The hotel was already closed. 1997 Motley Crue.

[@GTASEIRES123]

Didn't Mick Mars get knocked over by somone at that concert?

[@bobc.5698]

@@GTASEIRES123 Yes. Tommy Lee went up to the front Mic and waved his hand to the upper balcony...."Come On Down", and we all did. A teenager ran on stage and closelined Mick Mars.

[@GTASEIRES123]

@@bobc.5698 I just read about that happening earlier today.

[@barbaraprivate7081]

Barbara private what a most beautiful places and scenes and I cannot believe were spa guy was going and seeing and most of all ANNE MARGRET HOME, how cool spa guy

[@rocelta2]

Excelente video.

[@DrewLaniusMusic]

Someone else may have already commented, but the circular tower was called the "Champagne Tower" and was essentially the roadside 'Sign' that they had from the early 50's through the 60's. NOTHING is the same on the property ANYWHERE not just the pool... Sadly, they even tore down Bugsy Siegel's penthouse with its escape hatch fit for a mobster... Keep rockin'

[@hotwheels2511]

Nice video's spa guy!!!!

[@user-linn-girl]

You said you live in Hendersonville Tenn I live there when Elvis died my husband and I heard it on the news and we were crying!!

[@mauiswift6391]

Thanks so much! Love the park and I did not know why they called a duck and duck!

[@bellab2510]

It is kinda sad feeling (at least for me) when I'm at some well known place but everything looks so different you cannot even recognize anything. :(

[@bonniebrown6960]

That's very interesting. I've always wondered where the made that movie and where Elvis and Priscilla got married. I didn't know the building wasn't there anymore . Seems like I watched a video awhile back about the Flamingo . Didn't Bugsy Siegel ( the mafia guy ) own the Flamingo ? I think he left his kids the land behind it which was nothing but empty desert at the time . They sold it thinking it wouldn't be worth nothing and now they regret it . Not sure if this was the same hotel or not ? Anyway....can't wait to see what else you find out about Elvis and the movie he made with Ann Margaret . Love the big ole fish and the ducks too .

[@gracieg7601]

Billy your the best! Who else would do that to get videos for your fans? Thank you!

[@wrad8292]

Wish you would have taken a closer look at the small round building down by the pool. Although it has been changed somewhat, I do believe that is what Ann used as a dressing room where they filmed "The Lady Loves Me." Still, very cool.

[@SpaGuy]

I thought it was too and I did look the contraction is completely different definitely not the same building..

[@ruthfeeney9441]

Viva las Vegas thanks spa guy

[@stephenodonoghue2210]

Hi Billy love your videos, what about the changing room Ann Margaret was in by the pool, and elvis singing outside the door to her, was it one of the buildings by the pool.

[@SpaGuy]

All of that is long gone..

[@gussygatlin3093]

In the old picture of the pool... There is a palm tree in the pool... Is THAT PALM STILL THERE..!?!?! I'd LOVE to know!!!!!😄❤

[@canuhearme8384]

its so cool spa guy went to vegas...have u ever went to germany to see if house he rented & the base he worked at was still there????????

[@SpaGuy]

Of course I have.. Look on this channel for Germany and Paris..

[@theodorakazantzidou1396]

Σε Ευχαριστώ φίλε μου γιατί ότι κάνεις το κάνεις με αγάπη και φροντίδα και αυτό έχει άριστο αποτέλεσμα.Είσαι απίθανος!

[@SpaGuy]

Σας ευχαριστώ είναι τιμή μου να κάνω αυτά τα βίντεο ..

[@n8trsho]

American Coot...actually in the rail family. But if it looks like a duck and swims like a duck....:) The fish are carp and at Lake Mead, they're practically tame. The literally will eat out of your hand.

[@jooleepadoolie]

What about the '60s looking round building by the pool? Was that where Ann-Margret changed swimsuits?

[@kuhawkfan13]

Those are carp which are the darker fish. And the other fish are stripe bass.

[@michellevolkmann5675]

Hi, cool

[@saints093]

I wonder if there are any bass in Lake Mead, what do you think Spa Guy?

[@SpaGuy]

I would think so but I know little about fish. I know the lake is way down so might not be any now..

[@RobRVA]

This is interesting. When I stayed at the Flamingo I thought that round building by the pool might have been in the movie but I guess not. I saw and met Donny and and Marie too. The Flamingo 🦩 showroom is nice but those hotel rooms are terrible, just nasty and worn out. Also I met Ann-Margret when she was in Richmond touring in Best Little Whorehouse she was all kinds of nice, she signed some stuff for me.