Elvis Inside Look at Vernon's Home on Dolan Spa Guy Part 1 of 2

[@stephenkingsley_]

I was in this house many times with my dad before Elvis's death to visit Vernon. We never went in through the front door always through the driveway side and spent time in the den and dining room. TBH, I don't recall there ever being direct access to Graceland through a gate, we always just drove around and entered through the main gate. Vernon's brother Vester worked the gate btw in case you didn't know that already. We pretty much came and went as we pleased.

[@melissawinstead8701]

Oh wow so nice to see inside that house. Love seeing the original appliances and Elvis's chair! Can't wait to see part 2!

[@brians.palmer57]

I never knew about Vernon's house, I always thought he lived at Graceland! Good bit of history! Thanks for the cool lessons!

[@jonjackalone504]

He remarried after Elvis wife passed away. Him and his new wife lived there.

[@JMelissaMc]

@@jonjackalone504 And she had 3 sons who were still young, Ricky, Billy and Eric Stanley.

[@stacymoore9836]

After he married his wife Dee they weren’t allowed to sleep in his mother’s room. His grandma Minnie Mae/Dodger’s room.

[@moniqueycure1270]

I thought he lived at Graceland also

[@jacobedecruz5350]

@@moniqueycure1270 yes he lived in Graceland mansion until he remarried Dee and her 3 kids. Then Elvis thought it was too soon to let another woman take Gladys' house space. That's what I've heard ⚡⚡⚡

[@BEELEE64]

Larry Kelly post here 11 months ago on where the step up platform was located behind storage building that had back door to get Elvis from his father's house back to GRACELAND secretly.... Cool info I just learned myself...Makes me wanna go visit now 👍

[@lisapelletier1254]

What a nice lady,we all love ❤️ Elvis, you meet so many nice people 👍

[@richardortiz8704]

2021

[@MegaNaiomi]

I has a personal visit through Vernon's home in 2012, and we chatted. Even had a cuppa provide by the host. My first time ever to Memphis. What a blessing that was

[@shannonwhite3721]

I like the idea of letting the Elders have a special line. It's just plain courtesy. Thank you again and I look forward to part 2.

[@julieblanke2440]

I agree

[@gracieg7601]

Billy I love the stories you do on Elvis fans! Thank you! That was a really nice lady! Beautiful elephant ears in the front yard!

[@joanrath126]

So sad Vermons house wasnt bought an kept up being such an important family member in the Presley family,especially to tour it..sad truly heartbreaking.

[@clint6230]

Really sad.

[@CBrown9758]

I totally agree so surprised and hurt that Vernon Presley the Kings father's house was kept so poorly😔.

[@suewalker3600]

Not long after Elvis died we went to Graceland .we went to Vernon's house. As well as Linda Thompsons .both houses were in bad need of paint jobs The paint was peeling on both houses. Vernon and Dee Presley were still living there

[@larryshaver3568]

@@CBrown9758 yes incredibly sad

[@larrykelley3437]

When we went thru the house, we saw the upstairs and at that time, there were holes in the roof above where you could see a little outside. But we got to see the whole house. We were invited to a party around the pool with Patsy Presley, Patsy Anderson and others. We got to go inside that back storage/office building, too. In fact, some of the carpeting from Graceland was taken out of Graceland and rolled up inside that building. Vernon used part of it for an office, if I remember correctly. The car port was there, also. Back in 1978, I met Vernon as he was coming out of this house and driving a white pickup truck over to Graceland. He stopped just outside the back door and had pictures taken with him and as he left in the truck. BEHIND THE STORAGE BUILDING, about in the middle, there was a wooden stepup platform and a low fence area where they would get thru from Graceland to Vernon's house. If you went back there again, you might dig a bit and find that step up so they could get over the fence.

[@patgrimes298]

It made me sad seeing the house, knowing his son passed away before him. It is said Vernon Presley died of a broken heart, I can believe it. I hope the house, the other structure, the pool, and the grounds are restored, very much history with the house (kept up as Graceland is).

[@imtilasangtam8082]

Really sad story to tell

[@DJW-TN501]

Great job, Bill. Thanks for everything you do to keep the memories alive. Merry Christmas, DJW

[@stevenwayne9231]

You can tell a true Elvis fan by the respect and kindness thats shown to others especially the elderly and women.i enjoy watching these videos

[@jackiewelsh1284]

Be nice if Graceland recognised the work you do Billy, never a negative comment about Elvis given just history and information without the price Thank you

[@MrRoach-yo3mz]

The Spa Guy, is very well recognised & appreciated by the highest of Graceland authorities, i'm not speaking of corporate!

[@sandralybrand9407]

I agree with you! I think Billy Trey and Ashley know more of Elvis history than even Pricilla,Angie, and the EPE executives that run Graceland.

[@leonorapatton5285]

@@MrRoach-yo3mz o

[@kdt789]

so amazing! i had no idea Vernon had his own home next to Graceland. its really a shame its not a part of Graceland being that hes elvis's father. thanks for showing this. i was born in 75 and ihave a crush on elvis ! he was a gorgeous man! talented too. he was definitely taken from us too soon. but at least hes with his momma and daddy and now his grandson ben. that was sad he looked so much like like his grandfather.

[@jeannaleemarie]

Ty once again you brought it to us the fans 41yrs later we still are fascinated by Elvis and the history he left behind I was kind of looking forward to seeing a few family pictures but I guess they wouldn't be able to display that

[@judyl68]

I am one of the people that wrote on the back fence of Vernon's house. I was on a tour with The Elvis Travel service/Strictly Elvis, during Elvis week 2014. Crissie, known as Historical Blue Moon, who owned the house along with her husband Keith (who has sadly passed away), allowed us to tour the whole house, including upstairs, hosted a fabulous buffet for us and let us sign the back fence. She also let me keep a broken bit of the tarmac from the floor near the pool. I have photos of me signing the fence. Billy Stanley was there with us when we did it! :-)

[@wadedog4280]

Do you know where the gate thru the fence is to Graceland property?

[@daleminer3947]

So sad to see the house in the shape it is in. I've been in that house many times when Elvis was alive and well when I was a child. The house was changed by Vernon and his girlfriend Sandy in late 70's. The bedrooms were all upstairs prior. The kitchen was off the drive on side (the little door way) and in back of the house. I can fill you in if you have questions. When you walked in the front door, (the front entry has changed a lot from then, left was a formal living, right used to be a formal dining. where kitchen is now).

[@serenafanlife4226]

WOW!!! Soo nice that they let you in to take a tour and video. 👏🏼👍👏🏼

[@ezymk69]

I’ve been patiently (somewhat) waiting for these videos of Vernon’s house. I hope the owner can fix the pool but all that takes lots of money. Thank you, Spa Guy😊

[@lindawiggins4443]

Omg, i could listen to this guy all day long ..he has the best accent and a lovely southern voice ...thanks for the incredible video (;

[@MissLachine]

Thanks so much… it’s so wonderful to see Mr Presley’s home…💕💜

[@sandralybrand9407]

The house is still in great shape! I believe you're right Billy, if someone had the skills(free labor) that back building could be put back together reasonably cost wise. My husband and all 3 son's had and have the skills and have saved me a fortune! My home was built about the same time as Vernons. My husband added 3 rooms and built 2 buildings in back of our home. After he passed my son's have kept it up for me including heating and air, plumbing and the roof. Of course I buy all materials and my 2 son's(oldest passed) will inherit. So they are basically taking care of their inheritance. LOL

[@user-rr3yw9dn1l]

Billy, i found the elvis in concert vinyl today. My first time trying to find a vinyl of his and found one. It is of the cbs special his last special recorded june 19 and 21,1977. I am so excited. Then i found a record player to play it on all for 21.00 at the goodwill. It was "meant to be." Both in good shape. At the end, was vernon talking about elvis's passing. At first, i thought it was elvis talking. then, i realized it was not elvis. i was like who is this? I looked at the cover and realized it was vernon. Now i know were elvis's distinctive voice came from his father. Now i also know why elvis's birth certificate said evis instead of elvis. Vernon says it with no noticeable "L" like old southern english where we slur our words, syllables and make new words.lol. i heard a recording of elvis talking to a girl on the phone, and i wasn't sure it was him and maybe it wasn't. If it was, Elvis says to her "do what?" Which in southern means what did you say? My grandparents said that all the time, and it made me laugh/cry hearing that used again. He also laughed his laugh which made me think it was him. I may have listened to this phone call on one of your videos. I'm not sure. I also came across a vinyl that had the songs hurt, you'll never walk alone, and unchained melody. I was like, huh? Turns out i found an album of roy hamilton whom elvis met. Roy has some of the same sound such as his vibrato. I found pictures of them together online. Maybe you can do a video about them. Do you know if they worked together on elvis's sound and style for these songs? Sorry for the narrative. Enjoy your videos as always.

[@3BricksHigher]

Always hate when your video ends Spa Guy cause we enjoy them so much!

[@christentaranto7253]

Thanks so much for taking us along. It's one thing to watch this on video, but to be there in person has to be awesome. Thank you again.

[@cynthiadavis5515]

I loved seeing Vernon's house I just wish that you didn't move the camera so fast but I can't wait to see the second video

[@josephpanhoff5939]

Amazing. I just looked at some Graceland videos and saw your insight view part 1 today. Wanted to see places I visited during Elvis Week 2017. And what did I discover to my total surprise? Me, myself! You did your viedeo exactly at the same time I visited Vernon´s house. You can´t imagine how irritated I was. Never expected to watch myself walking around there in a public video. Very nice memories reactivated - except for the humidity in- an outside that day... Thank you Spa Guy. Best wishes from Germany. TCB!

[@SpaGuy]

Awesome Joseph.. Wish we could have met.. Maybe next time.. Spa Guy

[@myalfie]

Top notch as usual I’m addicted to these videos can’t wait for part 2

[@judyfalkner1086]

That could be made into another tourist attraction.....I didn't see it in 2010 when I visited but it could be fabulous Thank you from Judy ..London UK

[@michelehaslam2553]

Love your films Billy, so interesting Thanks Michele 🇬🇧

[@justdea5757]

I'm glad to see Vernon's house looking better than it used too. It looks like Art has fixed it up quite a bit ...so a donation to tour the house is only fair in my opinion. I remember reading the following information...Vernon worked closely with the contractors while his house was being built and when Vernon and Dee Stanley and her boys moved into the house ...Dee thought the house was too closed in so she had it remodeled to her liking and had most of walls that were in the back of the house tore out and had sliding glass doors installed. Dee also had a sauna installed in her bathroom and a white marble pool installed in her bedroom. There are five bedrooms upstairs with two large balconies. With regards to the gate leading to the Graceland' property I remember watching a KZbin video that actually showed the gate but I can't seem to locate it now. Great video. Thank you.

[@davidross4524]

Spa guy your great!! Thank you

[@telabliss]

omg you passed the house i grew up in in this video!! my house backed right up to elvis' meditation garden!!

[@wadedog4280]

I would love to hear some of your stories !

[@movingloz]

Thank You so so much for this video and part 2, so glad to be able to see inside the house. Another big thank you for all the work you do with these videos and the information you share with us viewers.

[@tedkimbrell7138]

I’ve been to Graceland but did not tour Mr. Presley’s home. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing + the added commentary.

[@annakiler2235]

Wow that's awesome I didn't know if they that people go in to see Vernon's house. Thank you for sharing Billy the spa guy!

[@lindaweinstein4846]

That was so cool to see ! Thank you Spa Guy ! Oh I remembered writing in red nail polish on The Elvis’s big stone wall 😞I wish Vernon’s home was all set up like exactly how he had it. Still darn sweet you shared with us 🙏🏼❤️😇🙌🏼👍🏼😊

[@lynells3060]

A great video tour of Vernon Presley's home behind Graceland. Thank you Mr. Spa Guy. Looking forward to part 2. Tighten up.

[@srgrahl]

Looking forward to part 2, great to see inside that house.......

[@patriciahall2223]

So very sad , to think of the money Graceland generates my goodness this is very disheartening to see Vernons house is such poor condition , rather embarrassing....thank you for sharing this video 🇨🇦

[@anital5020]

My best friend, her husband and I week for Elvis week 2017. Loved it. We did the candlelight vigil but I couldn't finish. After 6+ hours in line I was almost into the grave area and my legs were hurting so bad I had to get out of line. I have seen the grave several times.

[@sammyandoliver7522]

Oh no! The line takes that long? I'd never make it. I have crippling arthritis. I'd have to sit down where I'm standing. Pain would ruin the whole experience.

[@Leah_F.]

The lady from Canada looked like a modern day Gladys Presley; (Elvis’s mom). She would’ve been styling in those sunglasses, if she was still alive. 😎 Beautiful home & tour! 👏🏼

[@abbyroad5289]

@Mark Winchester Gladys was hot ?

[@pascaledevillers3252]

C'est vraiment super sympa de voir des vidéos que je n' ai jamais vu et en français merci à spa Guy Pascale

[@theresanoble1695]

Too funny, I'm watching this from Collingwood Ont. We had a Elvis festival for 25 yrs. people from all over the world would come here, it was great. Yes, remember seeing Pricilla.

[@linapagliari8003]

Ty so much for sharing this great video u should b on the radio u have a great endearing voice spa guy ur fantastic ❤️😂🇨🇦

[@tommyboo21]

Wow, front row seat yet again!! Stood in front of this house once and wondered what it looked like on the inside. Thanks to you, I've now been inside. We all have. Can't help feeling Graceland estate should own this property. Can't wait for part 2 Billy .....

[@sameirorodrigues6632]

Excellent! Thank you so much Spa Guy!

[@kimberlykolanek895]

Love the Southern accent...wonderful to hear ❤️

[@naomifox9337]

Beautifil home thanks for sharing. Stay safe god bless

[@robingray3221]

That was very good. Enjoyed that did not know that Vernon lived there. Throughout he always lived at Graceland. Great job.

[@bonniekaye]

Awesome video! Thank you so much for sharing this! Can't wait for part 2! :)

[@jefferygreer765]

Thank you for Vernon's home tour. I have been by there a few times but never inside.

[@Stockho.]

Spa guy I was in that house in 1997 . Kathy Westmoreland was staying there, the lady that owned it said the 1st room on left has a mirror that was see thru on one side where they would have meetings .

[@jonromanovich2371]

Love all your videos and th etime you put in for the fans. This is the type of different info I love seeing.

[@wk1810]

Those paintings are really nice. That lady had some talent!

[@rodneysammons5544]

I was at a party there that Mike Miller had while everyone was out of town around 1977 or so. I went to Hillcrest High with him, and his mother or stepmother dated Vernon. It appears the gate was removed when the fencing was replaced because he showed it to some of us. Dr. Nick was my grandmother's (owner of Bill & Jims restaurant on Madsion and Mclean} doctor also and came to her funeral. We lived on Wild leaf across from Graceland for a little while and got to go in once when he was in Vegas. My father had connections and Pappys Lobster Shack was family also, they called Pappy Sammons the Mayor of Overton SQ

[@Imagodfollower]

I bet the Presley's are very nice people & I think they are trying to persevere the memories of elvis the best they can so people could enjoy what elvis had & left behind. We need to treasure everything elvis left & has done so many people after us can hopefully enjoy. We need to keep the memories of elvis alive as long as we all can. Elvis will live in our hearts forever & ever.

[@gladyschessell4028]

I toured this house in 1986. It was really interesting back then.

[@zarcyne]

I just noticed something very interesting. When you go onto Google Maps it shows Vernon Presley's house however if you go into Street View mode it blurs it out so you can not see it.

[@kristinLB]

Zarcyne it’s true I looked last night. How odd!!

[@philinaweddington4077]

You can contact the various Powers That Be and request this not be shown. It is the same with phone companies, property appraiser's office, etc. If you are LEO, attorneys, etc not wanting the information to be too accessible.

[@Hugginsince79]

Can you imagine being a teen and living one street over from Elvis lol. I know a friend of mine was a teen and lived in Memphis she told me that they would see him riding horses and he would stop and talk to them.

[@normt63]

Thank you for this very interesting visit , I'm waiting for part 2.

[@CraveCars]

Once again fantastic video Mr Spy Guy.. :)

[@beatlebrad5339]

Very cool to see this . I have never seen this before . Thank you :].

[@saragarratt4397]

How sad that they've let it get into such a state of disrepair. I'm shocked that this could happen.

[@williejohnkristofferson2898]

This is a great insider's look Spa Guy! Thanks for sharing. Also I've gotta get me one of those Spa Guy shirts that you are wearing. 😃 Much love from Western N.Y.

[@SpaGuy]

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[@williejohnkristofferson2898]

Spa Guy im on it..

[@bravo3279]

I stopped by Vernon's house back in 1978 while visiting Graceland with my family I remember someone coming to the door I believe it was one of Elvis stepbrothers but can't remember much of what was said 🙂

[@musicman257]

always love watching your videos!!!!!

[@my56chevy]

Great vedio, enjoyed it!!! I remember seeing a vedio. I think it was done just after Vernon died. If I remember correctly it showed a gate in the back right corner. I remember it was said that Vernon parked a golf cart on the other side near the barn so he could drive to the main house.

[@skmccarty]

Billy the original gate to Graceland was on the left of that pool house, also upstairs is the original phone system on the wall that had a intercom into Graceland that Vernon could call Elvis via intercom. Also there was a deck on the second floor that has since is gone where those sliding glass doors were

[@sondradeibel2858]

skmccarty thanks for sharing your info!

[@TraceyKHouston]

Billy, SKMcCarty is correct! When I was there last year (2017) the lady who was there told me where the original gate was located, to the left of the pool house, and she also mentioned that the gate portion was a sliding fence, not a gate that swung open. It has since been replaced with an unmovable permanent fence. At that time, they were also selling some pieces of the Graceland wood fence that had broken when lightning struck a tree on the Graceland side and came crashing down onto their property taking some of the Graceland fence with it. I bought a piece as a Memorabilia piece to help raise funds for further restoration of the house.

[@whitleybayman123]

Thanks from Scotland Spa Guy. I will get over there eventually.

[@michaelivey1087]

Another great video. I wont do the candlelight vigil. Too bizarre for me. Huge Elvis fan, but that is too much. Dont like the big crowds and it is too much like idol worship. Now having said that. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves remembered the good things about Elvis. He truly gave his all. Thanks again Spa Guy for the very nice video.

[@marthaashley2211]

Thank u Billy 4 another great video always interesting ready 4 the 2 part now.

[@ginaferracini2244]

Wow this lady is awsom & meeting Priscilla! Oh Vernons house love the originals & Elvis pictures amazing 2022. 🙏♥️ From Top of Australia 🦘..

[@clifffor1179]

Great insight. Thank you. Gotta see Part 2

[@MrBigdavehd97]

Your the Elvis guro,great job!

[@tupelomiss8315]

Wow thank you so much billy.loving everything you do fella.your my hero.its all so very exciting.have a fab weekend.x

[@jacobedecruz5350]

I wish Graceland would pay attention and appreciate what you do 👏😔💔⚡⚡⚡

[@SpaGuy]

Me too..

[@jakobweinstein3790]

That swimming pool has seen better days for sure. How much of Graceland could you see over the fence? Cool video.

[@javelin1835]

Thats a nice house. Good to see someone is looking after it well. Great history.

[@javelin1835]

But the décor looked ok didn't it? I haven't seen the house personally for quite a few years but I thought the house itself looked ok. I know the pool has been a bit sorry looking but its been that way for some years.

[@javelin1835]

I have always been surprised by the fact that Dolan Drive and Audubon Drive haven't been purchased by EPE. Surely the purchase costs would be peanuts compared to the revenue they could earn on them. Maybe Audubon Drive wouldn't have suffered such damage had it been in the ownership of someone who cared.

[@ciao614]

Love Elvis!! Fan from Boston 🤴❤

[@Marr-in-Memphis]

I visited Vernon’s house in 2010 when it was rented by Art to Miss Pat. The gate was located in the right corner of the backyard, close to the barn. In your video, it would be in the section of 12:12 - 12:17. The gate has been removed & replaced by fencing, probably for Graceland security purposes.

[@karinrossa2243]

Hello Billy, I come from Germany, Thanks for the Videos👌👌 It's great i like it Thanks🇩🇪 Best regards Karin

[@robertshabarekh610]

You always do a fantastic job Mr.B keep up the great work 👍👍

[@rgordon2691]

I Stumbled Upon One Of Your Videos a Couple Weeks Ago After I Was On An Elvis Watching Binge On KZbin And Now I'm Hooked...You Do Great Work Research and Videos Keep Up The Good Work...I'm Subscribed Now So I'll Be Seeing A Lot Of Your Videos I'm A Huge Elvis Fan...We Appreciate You

[@plmillerda]

That women was so pretty..I'm like her and her friend, Ive been an Elvis fan all my life but only started digging into all the history since last September. . I did check youtube once and a while there wasn't very much history on youtube until just the last couple of years..I tell my friends about the spa guy all the time.

[@tangie777uk]

Lovely video,really enjoyed it.Thank you Spa Guy

[@blancacarbajal815]

Thanks for sharing blessings

[@LuizSilva-jm2zf]

very informative. gt. Elvis fan!!!

[@derrickv9382]

As always a super cool video, hate when they end! That would be cool if you could get up with Billy Smith and hang out around there and do some videos.

[@Memphisflash53]

Thanks Spa Guy, again an very informative video!

[@sheilabowers7532]

Thanks you for the video I really enjoyed it you are doing really great job keep it up your friend Gman

[@electricgeorge5589]

Nice video, Thanks Billy

[@fly3po1]

I agree with Jackie Welsh. You do an amazing job!! I have been a huge fan since the late 60’s. Thank you for all of the great stories and videos.....Spa Guy, you are the man!!

[@delegator001]

Great informative video,loved watching it.

[@TheDaddrummer]

As always, amazing stuff Spa Guy!!!!!!!!!!!

[@johnllewellyn7085]

I got to hang out in Vernon's house with joe Esposito, 8/15/2015 he was sleeping on the couch when we went in, me and my family all sat around him talking about him and elvis, life, very happy day for me, RIP joe good man🤘

[@MMAfighter38113]

John Llewellyn joe was sleeping??

[@johnllewellyn7085]

NYC girl what part don't you understand, when I walked in he was sleeping, then got up, did you not read that

[@johnllewellyn7085]

NYC girl no i sat there talking to him, in his sleep 🙄

[@BrittMFH]

John Llewellyn LOL! 😂😂😂

[@johnllewellyn7085]

NYC girl well didn't sound like a joke, NYC girl, I'm a Philadelphia guy, don't get the NY jokes 😏

[@bonnichasteen6424]

Thank you for this and all your videos painting are beautiful

[@jitterbug121]

You are an amazing fan Billy

[@Mari-B]

I hope they will restore it!!

[@jama17gill]

Airbnb should buy this one, too!!