That time when Elton John met Elvis & Lisa Marie - 1976

I hope you’ve enjoyed this video! What a disappointment Elton must have felt when he met his idol in bad shape. Elton’s mom said E wouldn’t be alive another 6 months. Turns out it was barely over a year...
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[@dennisthrower2086]

I worked at the Capital Centre. I saw Elton sitting in the stands during that show. Elton was to be there in concert the next night. I had a security guard hold my 4 year old son up when Elvis was handing out scarfs. Elvis came right over and gave him a scarf, told the guard to lift him higher and kissed him on top of the head. The arena photographer got a picture of this so I was lucky.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Nice!!!!!!

[@terrilynn27allen88]

Wow!

[@stephenhopkins9541]

That is awesome! Curious as to your opinion of Elvis Presley’s performance for those shows? Was he as bad as Elton indicated in the interview?

[@dennisthrower2086]

@@stephenhopkins9541 I first saw him in Vegas in1971. He was in great shape and great vocals. The show in 76 he was not in great shape, but his vocals were still better than most singers.

[@italianprince4587]

🤞🤠🛡️

[@suzyq7748]

Regardless of how Elvis looked he was still Elvis....nothing will ever change the respect and love that his fans felt for him.

[@Do.not.judge.]

Amen right to the end. A fine human being.

[@dondread7363]

No he wasn't Elvis 🕺, It was The shell 🐚 of the man. He's soul had already left the building.

[@jimmykarlsson2567]

You right Susy Q, Elvis was beyond stardom

[@thomasayer7511]

Amen to that

[@dondread7363]

He was the shell of Elvis. The real Elvis was long gone.

[@beckyd9383]

I personally don’t think he looks that bad and his voice never failed him. Why can’t we focus on the positive? .

[@hidelitamillares7074]

Thats right Becky. Hes still the king of rock and roll!

[@joe6096]

Because it didn’t have to end that way for Elvis. He naively trusted too many people who were only in his life to make money off him. Joe Esposito and that damn “Memphis Mafia”. Tom Parker. Countless “doctors” giving him every untested pill under the sun except for those he really needed. Elvis had no control of his own life and destiny. He was naive and soft. He really needed to fire everyone, check into a hospital, and really get into rehab. Ray Charles kicked heroin and lived clean and sober the last 30 years of his life with the help of real doctors. It can be done, even for huge stars.

[@Col_MULLY]

Why can't you be an adult and understand that people can still love Elvis but have comments on his overall health? People like you ignoring it is what lead to his demise. If the people around him had had the nerve to stand up to him and say "Elvis, you're killing yourself" things may have been different.

[@Verdillac2]

that called "denial" - it's what his entourage and Elvis himself practiced and it killed him. So the cautionary tale is allowed to stand

[@beckyd9383]

@@Verdillac2 - not sure why you think it is ok to judge me. You know nothing about me. I saw Elvis in concert June 1, 1977 and other than being a bit overweight, he looked good and put on a great show, as he always did. Not sure why people have to try to dissect his life - why can’t we just enjoy the music he left behind? I wasn’t part of the inner circle so I have no idea what went on behind the gates, just cherish being an Elvis fan for most of my life.

[@joycerandall1935]

I didn't care what he looked like. I loved him

[@berniemclaughlin3543]

ABSOLUTELY ME TOO XXXXX

[@aronraygetchapull42071]

In 1976 I was 5yrs old, and that's when my Dad took me with him to see Elvis on June, 26th in Providence Rhode Island! He was wearing that same "TwinBird" suit, but with the Bicentennial belt, and the White sleeves! That was one year to the day of his last concert ever in Indianapolis Indiana June, 26 1977! I not only remember it SO VIVIDLY....I still have our two ticket stubs, and all the pics my Dad took with his camera! Two biggest parts I can still close my eyes, and remember so well.....#1 When he hit the stage at the start, and my 5yr old brain just being TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY, just staring at him, and it looking like the 4th of July inside the Civic Center, with all the flashbulbs goin off!....#2 Him singing "Early Morning Rain" and literally making eye contact with me sittin on my Dad's shoulders!! I'll NEVER FORGET IT AS LONG AS I LIVE! 💯💯 RIP Dad! RIP Elvis!

[@jameswood231]

Great memory.

[@barbarapuckett6670]

Aron, another Rhode Islander here… I begged my dad to take me to that concert, I was 14 at the time. For whatever reason, my dad said no, that we’d go next time he was in town. Being intuitive, I KNEW that if I didn’t see him then, that I never would. I was right, and it broke my heart. I will forever love this beautiful soul! ❤️

[@jesseserna8424]

I was 11 in 1976 ,my parents was totally country music fans so I didn’t really know who he was till the day he passed (from t.v. news).But thanks for the story. I think it would be cool to see Elvis at any stage of his life in concert..RIP to the King!

[@aronraygetchapull42071]

@@jesseserna8424 Thank you Sir!👊

[@kristinadigle8268]

oh please share your Elvis concert photos with us? a link or smt??

[@americanpatriot5872]

Elvis looked better than most rock stars even when he felt bad.

[@jamesbrew3813]

That's a bit a a stretch... it actually got to a point where he looked like warmed over death,

[@disneyrn3075]

Exactly!!!

[@Elvis-guy1973]

@@jamesbrew3813 and he still looked better than you!

[@keetonplace]

@@jamesbrew3813 There's always some jerk who has to put in a bad statement about Elvis. Elvis was the most beautiful man on the planet for 40 years, of his 42 years on earth. He wasn't allowed to look bad. People like you just couldn't take it. Marlon Brando was fat most of his life, but never a word. Elvis was bloat from illness. You did not walk in his shoes, and I would bet you didn't see him that last year. I did.

[@waynemoe3823]

@@jamesbrew3813 I think he was scared of getting old, he seemed to really start slipping around 35 and went downhill from there

[@novepesmepav2852]

So touching how much he is loved and rightfully defended of any ill comments about him. Elvis was the kindest human being and deserves the love and respect he is

[@thomaspetersen9991]

Elvis Presley was the Best and the King still. No one Will ever come clouse. The rest Will history forget but not Elvis Presley

[@sheilaseeber2007]

@that LIGHT in YOU (happy birthday Norma Jeane) Elvis and Marilyn were the two most ❤️❤️ of all time. Beautiful

[@stephenhopkins9541]

Elvis Presley is still the undisputed King of Cool.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

💯

[@sheilaseeber2007]

Damn right

[@elvisfantillidie9554]

Simply The King!! There will never be another Elvis

[@janetbrowntlc]

To me Elvis was beautiful from his beginning until the very end. Elvis was sick and he was tired and he was a very lonely man. But he kept going and his voice never faltered , he gave so much of himself to the world. There will never be another Elvis Presley. God made only one. He became what God created him for, he did what God knew only Elvis could do.He made millions of strangers world wide friends and brought millions more to God with his ever loving voice, looks and oh so humble ways. Elvis was like a lightning bolt that had so much energy he literally shook the whole world. Nobody and I do mean nobody will ever come close to Elvis. We will love him forever. Thank you Debbie for sharing.

[@louwhitaker7656]

Elvis is the best. He will always be the absolute best singer of all times.

[@wagnercabrerisso5986]

Best singer; Elvis. Best musician; Sir Elton John. Two blessed persons.

[@joleerinehardt2676]

My vote is for Roy Orbison .

[@aaronjohnson3463]

@@joleerinehardt2676 not even close

[@joleerinehardt2676]

@@aaronjohnson3463 we can disagree /

[@josephherron744]

@@aaronjohnson3463 Roy’s Nick Name was “The Voice”.

[@K9_NINA]

Poor Elvis- he was in so much physical and emotional pain during this concert and this time. He kept performing only because he knew everyone depended on him financially. As someone who is riddled with auto immune disorders that cane in my 40’s and ruined me altogether, I don’t know how E pushed through his pain. A true King 👑 🖤

[@johnclaba1457]

Elvis' issue wasnt auto immune related. It was related to the abuse of drugs. Stop rewriting history.

[@ErnstTCB]

As a performer, no matter matter how popular or big I became, to me ELVIS would still be the greatest of all time.

[@martin77722]

elvis still put on a good show what ever they say elvis was a top performer

[@johnnylightning203]

Not a single person knows what demons Elvis was battling at the time. He may have been tired of his fame, he may have been suffering from depression, who knows? He had frailties, like we all do, but sadly, his got the best of him. I miss Elvis.

[@sheilaseeber2007]

Well we will see our Elvis One Day in heaven we'll see him again

[@patriciat.7917]

@@sheilaseeber2007 We will Sheila! He is up there walking with Jesus, the only other being in this universe that can and does hold the hand, watch over and walk beside Elvis Presley.

[@joleerinehardt2676]

He wanted to try more acting , He wanted to do more serious roles but his manager would not let him . He could only do what they were sure would make money .

[@jameswood231]

We do miss Elvis! He was bigger than life itself! His Legend will live on!!! Thank you Mr. Presley.👏👏👏

[@giovannadigrigoli8656]

An Elvis fan is an Elvis fan. Elvis worked so hard for his fans. It is very hard to do a public show when you don't feel well. He still went on and did his show for his fans. He was human like all.of us and as we age we develop medical issues. So did he!. But he never disappointed his fans. God bless him. No one is perfect. And we cannot expect him to be either. I am a true fan and loved him no matter what he looked like. A lot of entertainers could take a few lessons from him. He was so generous with a heart of Gold. He often paid people's hospital bills or help families who had tradegies....often anonymously ...not like these stars today who want publicity. A man with stellar talent, charisma, beautiful looks, wonderful sense of humour and a heart of Gold. Elvis you are loved all over the world forever and ever.💖

[@donnap.c.886]

Giovanni Digrigoli Your comment was very special regarding Elvis, everything you wrote, so true!

[@sheilaseeber2007]

Another incredibly amazing thing about our Elvis he did not talk politics sometimes reporters would try to get their of us to talk politics and he absolutely would not do it he would tell them look I'm an entertainer I'm not a politician so people today could learn from him they really could and should

[@gassbaggerwoods5955]

and this is it , elvis in those last say 2yrs must have felt so very ill but he gave 110%god love him he would not give less to his fans they were the most important thing to him , as he left the show going in the car he would always asked how she show went and how the sound was ! his head must have been in a gold fish bowl high on pain killers half the time not knowing where he was and no doubt wish he was at home in gracelands the place he loved to be so he could give a great show ! and he sung his heart out he couldn't see anyone his eyes were so bad as he said but he gave his very best as he always did !!

[@ovythos]

I agree strongly absolutely totally ♥️ For our King👑 King of music 🎶

[@susancrouthamel760]

Elvis had glaucoma, hypertension, diabetics,asthma, twisted Mega Colon that caused blockage n put strain on his already weak heart a heart attack awhile ago. He had an enlarged heart n clogged arteries. He was n always be the best entertainer of all time. To think he performed till 60 days before his death. They asked him if he wanted to shorten that last show n he said " the show must go on for my Fans" His income was over a billion dollars n back then was unbelievable. He gave most of his money away to charities n people in need. Generous Man. Not many famous people will do that. I m sick of hearing about his RX addiction. With all his health problems there was a lot of pain. I am an RN n know how painful some of his diseases were. So don't judge someone if you don't know all the issues

[@ElvisistheMan_]

I don’t know if he had diabetes. But all these ailments were brought on my his eating habits and drug abuse. I feel sorry for him but it’s not like he was just plagued with these things...other than the glaucoma.

[@lisap3344]

Depression and loneliness is enough to kill a man as well. I just loved him so, so generous, kind and sweet. He was an amazing man R I P , shame on Elton for shaming Elvis that is not classy by any means nor is it necessary . Ps. I never liked Elton

[@scottjenkins3095]

He didn't have diabetes or asthma, and your story about someone asking him to cut his show short and his reply is bullshit. And his income was nowhere near a billion dollars, you've pulled that figure out of your ass. Finally, while he gave a lot to charity, to say he gave most of his money away to charity is nonsense.

[@nonnamadonna]

@@lisap3344 Elton was not shaming Elvis. He's an Elvis fan. He was very concerned about him. If you've never liked Elton fine but millions & millions of people 'round the world love him & he's still going strong with a pacemaker & following prostate surgery, & he'll be 74 in March.

[@nonnamadonna]

@@elizabethf1591 So you don't like Elton either. Your loss.

[@marthas9724]

Elvis had a top 40 song when he died. The song was called: "Way Down". I remember hearing it on Casey Kasem top 40 songs in 1977.

[@ednakelley814]

Elvis was not showing off for Elton. Elvis often did a reprise of the song Hurt in MANY of his shows not just the one with Elton in the audience.

[@teresahoskins4933]

I saw him in March 1976 and he looked great to me. He was there to sing and entertain us. We loved him.

[@bennietoups1719]

I seen Elvis in 1974 in Louisiana. I was only 12 feet away from him and He was gorgeous. Not bloated at all. I seen him outside behind the Assembly Center getting into the car. Linda was with him. The most beautiful man I've ever seen in my life !!!

[@billyhester1821]

Wow that's cool

[@JoConnolly-mo5nv]

Wow ❤❤❤❤

[@awakentotruthmichaelsmith4698]

He looked pretty good during many of his 74 shows

[@patcater5436]

1-08-35. A STAR IS BORN.. THE GREATEST STAR E VER. HE NEEDED NO HELP FROM ANYONE AS FAR AS HIS TALENT. WHY WOULD CRITICIZE ELVIS, NO MATTER HOE HE LOOKED, THE MAG NIFICENT VOICE NEVER LEFT HIM.. HE WAS PERFECT TO ME AND STILL IS TO THIS DAY. GOD BLESS YOU, ELVIS. !!!! THE FOREVER KING!!!👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@tapsa412]

Clean up your own backyard was a great song!!!

[@ElvisistheMan_]

...yes it was.

[@toastertwo1602]

I like it too

[@darlenedeluca725]

lOLI AGREE Clean up ur own Back yars lol lmao!! gd point n grt Elvis song 4 them hmm ugh!!!?

[@cheriemills7069]

I was a young girl at this time and didn’t realize Elvis had a drug addiction and I’m assuming most fans didn’t! What I saw was that he looked very ill and not happy. I feel broken hearted today that somehow in some way he may have been able to get help..hurts my heart to know how much he must have been suffering 💔💔💔

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Yeah that’s what I thought, majority of people had no idea.

[@cheriemills7069]

ElvisistheMan _ Then the book Elvis What Happened came out and the poo hit the fan!

[@joycerandall1935]

Elvis was the best looking man in the world and Elton John always looked like a drowned rat.

[@cheriemills7069]

That broke the heart 😢

[@A358M]

I agree👍

[@jaclynmormile4102]

You can never put down Elvis, Elton John thought at the time it was drugs that caused Elvis to look heavy, but Elvis had many illnesses that he was dealing with, his colon was enlarged and had blockage which affect the heart ,God Bless Elvis, he was an amazing man and entertainer, no one can compare to Elvis!

[@mysteryjesus]

Nah all those illnesses were brought on by his addictions. Nearly every single one. All the speed he took made him constipated. His glaucoma was a side effect of sleeping pills and valium type drugs. His hard core schedule in Vegas in 1970, he decided to meet those demands by taking prescriptions not knowing anything about side effects. His doctors were complete imbeciles to have kept prescribing him more and more drugs to treat drug side effects. Its a complete shame that he ended up the way he did.

[@jsc121960]

Agree with you... probably searching for something to make him feel well

[@RoryVanucchi]

Yes, but the drugs and eating and sleep habits caused those health issues at such a young age. Elvis sadly had terrible health habits, he got in a slump and didn't get out in time

[@dogguy8603]

@@RoryVanucchi i just find it sad that elvis could still be alive today, I saw Elton a few weeks ago and man, imagine if Elvis was alive and did a show with Elton on his last tour.

[@RoryVanucchi]

@@dogguy8603 gone a long time. I was 17 playing softball. Stuff happens. Elvis had some dumb habits that caught up to him.

[@markdahl3249]

No matter who says what about Elvis..HE REMAINS THE GREATEST ENTETAINER OF ALL TIME. PERIOD......TCB.

[@gjman1972]

Thank you for this I like how you represented everything as hard as it was to hear the shape Elvis was in but that was the unfortunate reality of it.

[@kevinshepherd4833]

Elvis will never b forgotten he will live in fans hearts forever ♥

[@elizabethf1591]

💙 ELVIS 💙

[@lindaweinstein4846]

No Matter what any one says … Elvis had an enlarged heart and of course that would affect his body weight and so much more than we can imagine ! Elvis will always be THE KING & be Highly Loved by millions 🙌🏼⚡️🙌🏼⚡️🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️‍🔥RIP EP⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️TRUE ELVIS FAN’S CAN READ DESTINED TO DIE YOUNG TO UNDERSTAND A LOT MORE THAN HOW ELVIS WAS LOOKING !

[@JoanMorrison-vq2jc]

@lindsweinstein4846. Yes, Elvis did have a big heart 💕❤️💕❤️.

[@debbiecraddock7204]

3-19 2020. I for one do not appreciate anyone that talks bad about ELVIS AARON PRESLEY.................................................................................... DO YOU REALIZE WHAT ELVIS HAD TO PUT UP WITH JUST SO YOU COULD TRY AND SING? Then you want to stab him in the back.................. John Lennon said BEFORE ELVIS THERE WAS NOTHING.. THERE ARE MORE PEOPLE GO TO GRACELAND THEN ANY WHERE ELSE .WITH ONE EXCEPTION THAT WOULD BE THE WHITE HOUSE..ELVIS SAID I AM A MAN THAT CAN SING !!! HE WAS A HUMAN BEING BEFORE HE WAS THE K I N G !!!! PEOPLE JUST WANT TO CRITICIZE .THE SONG ELVIS SAID YOU NEVER STOOD IN THAT MANS SHOES BEFORE . PEOPLE THINK THAY CAN SING . NO ONE WILL EVER BE ABLE TO FILL ELVIS AARON PRESLEYS SHOES BECAUSE ELVIS WAS THE K I N G !!!!!.THERE WAS NOT A MACHINE TO MAKE HIM SOUND BETTER. ELVIS DID NOT NEED ONE. YES ELVIS WAS THAT GOOD. IF YOU WANT YOU CHANNEL TO GROW RESPECT THE K I N G !!! THERE ARE TO MANY PEOPLE PUTTING PEOPLE DOWN ALL READY. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH !! LIKE I SAID. RESPECT THE K I N G !!!!!! IN LOVING MEMORY ELVIS AARON PRESLEY REST IN PEACE .. THE K I N G !!!!

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Calm down

[@elizabethf1591]

Debbie Craddock ELVIS will never be forgotten.

[@cindybilger7505]

Yes, I agree that Elvis Aaron Presley is just a human, and he made mistakes too. But like he said there is only one king and his name is Jesus Christ. Yes, Elvis has beautiful voice, charm, good looks. But we need to leave him rest in peace.

[@sheilaseeber2007]

@@ElvisistheMan_ stay calm and eat bacon

[@brianlion1957]

Very respectful commentary, which did not go unnoticed by me. That is rare these days. Insightful work done as well.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Thank you!

[@lindaduarte59]

How great would it have been if Elvis and Elton collaborated on some amazing music! Another golden opportunity lost. I always enjoy your videos and the care and respect you show to Elvis. Thank you for that.

[@JY-es1et]

First of all, thank you as always for another wonderful and informative video. No matter what people say about Elvis, I will always Love and Miss him even though I was only 10 when he passed but as I got in my teens that is where I became hooked on him. My sister was a HUGE fan and the day he Passed she screamed like a animal howling. She really did suffer from his death. Now I do the same. Elvis wasn't just suffering from drugs. That's all people want to claim he suffered from. He had many illnesses with one being really bad arthritis in his hands. I don't know if it was anywhere else other than his hands. It's a fact that Elton had no room to talk. He became worse than Elvis. I don't know how he is still here today in my opinion. At this time when he met Elvis, he was not only suffering from addiction but also Bulimia.

[@lynnalvaro1359]

It is absolutely heartbreaking to see him in this condition. The weight was from his bad heart....arterial fibrillation. That is a very irregular beat..or rhythm. And usually that mean one or more chambers are not actually beating...they just flutter. Of course this leads to tremendous fluid retention. I myself have been hospitalized twice to have chest tubes inserted to drain the excess fluid. That is how serious this condition is. No one has said if Elvis had chest tubes inserted. It is evident to me...that the fluid retention was not treated. Imagine the fluid around the heart and lungs. That’s what happened to me. The medication to try to control the heartbeat..blood thinners...can give the impression that the patient is either drugged or drunk. Everyone knew Elvis was NOT a drinker....and knew he took meds...in high doses. What THEY...and that includes ALL of his inner circle...did not understand...was...that when he said...he needed the drugs...they thought it was just for an addiction. It was NOT. It was for him to be able to function. He was looking for pain relief...and a diagnosis ad to what was wrong with him. His doctor was also search for answers. The technology was not there. Today they have machines and tests to actually SEE these things. Today...he would be treated and live. People who have absolutely no knowledge...make mistaken assumptions. This has to be set right. Elvis deserves this...he deserves more loyalty and appreciation than he got. He was fighting a loosing battle with at least one disease that was killing him...and others that were making his life a misery. And HE STOOD ALONE... working to please his fans and support his army of employees. Elvis was a hero. Elvis will be deeply loved eternally. Rest easy beautiful man ♥️🇨🇦

[@sheilaseeber2007]

God bless you miss Lynn for speaking the truth about our Elvis

[@mysteryjesus]

Read the book The Death of Elvis. It clearly shows the causes of Elvis' death.

[@leebillington1909]

Thank you for explaining! It really helped to understand what Elvis was going through health wise. As a huge Elvis fan I really appreciate that!

[@cskiles318]

Wow I did not know this story. Amazed at the content your able to find. Great story. Tfs 😊

[@alvinscott1663]

Yeah such a great story and it’s still so shocking to me!! How are you dear?

[@kaneo16]

If you loved Elvis the weight gain did not bother you as bad as the drugs everybody gains weight but the drugs will kill you. A true Elvis fan loved him anyway he struggled with his weight an the drugs long as he could. But these problems he had do not in my book define who he was he did so many great things in over 22yr period of his career the people he helped and people just give him the boot because he fell in a hole an didn't know how to get out! And that is a total shame! Yes maybe we should focus on the good their is no musician out there that hasn't did a drug or gained weight so drop it man.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

I’m talking about the meeting between the two icons. I think that’s interesting to talk about? No?!

[@darlenedeluca725]

I agree w/ u 100%! & it gets me so Dam sick, in my stomach 2 hear alot of people talk about our dear & sweet Elvis 1 his weight & 2 his drugs! hMM UGH!!! i say who talks about Elvis weight & drugs get of Elvis web site Dam u! & that person is not a Elvis fan!!! at all!! hgmm ugh!! & isay 4 our dear & sweet Elvis as a true fan like u r!! on here!! Enough is enough hmm ugh!! TCB & TLC!!

[@darlenedeluca725]

@@ElvisistheMan_ NOOOOOOOOO!! not me as aLV IS FAN!! HMM UGH!! TCB & TLC!!!

[@kaneo16]

@@ElvisistheMan_ yes this meeting was intersting to here about with elton john and i appreiciate looking at the concert footage you put on here. Elton described Elvis in a badway Elvis didnt need a song from him. He needed some help but evidently nobody was there for him like he was for everybody else i remember as a ten yr old reading the horible things the tabloids said about him they made me sick think what Elvis thought you know it hurt him the media is a evil thing they search an destroy who ever they want . I would take Elvis over any artist from the 50s to the year 2020 an thats the truth. Elton John was an ASS for wat he said!

[@susietaouk1882]

@@kaneo16 Agreed.... Decades of amazing music, great humanity and deeds to appreciate him for, and the only thing they focus on is his last year of ill health.... Elton spent years on drugs and booze, so he had no place to comment

[@dominicdavison8590]

At this time no rock star was bigger than Elton John, in terms of album and single sales around the world. He was the biggest selling artist on the planet. Elvis was one of his idols who was sadly in decline after his great successes in the 50's and 60's. Such a shame that his illnesses took him so early. He would of gone on performing for many years more.

[@richardeidemiller6739]

In his time he was at the top of the food chain. Elton not so much. We really don't care what he looked like or that he had a drug problem. Not for me to judge. He is a legend.

[@gracieg7601]

I get so irritated that someone whos. A weirdo like Elton John try’s to say he tried to help Elvis it that he had a big conversation with Elvis about writing a song for him like he’s a big hero. As I’ve said before you can’t define Elvis by the last months of his life. And please get the book DESTINED to die young , read it. It was carefully studied about health issues. In Elvis life he had his mom and 3 uncles who died in their 40s. It was a family curse on a way.

[@patriciat.7917]

@@gracieg7601 I knew about his mom dying at 46, but not the rest of his family's health history. Thank you for that info, Marcia. We, I, you, the world, will forever revere him for the amazing and unbelievably multi-talented, generous, precious, touched-by-the hand of Jesus gentleman that he was. He was truly second only to Jesus himself. He walks with him now....

[@johnnyb7932]

@@gracieg7601 I've been a fan of Elvis since 1975...to this day I wonder why or what happened. Too many pills and poor diet . His Father and Billy were there but what did they do

[@gracieg7601]

@@johnnyb7932 you have to get the book called destined to die young. Elvis mother died at 46 and three of his uncles also died in their 40s. There were hereditary things in his family that happened and then Elvis used prescription drugs to help him not be in pain. It caused more complications. Lots of people tried to help him. If you ever listened to any of the videos done by those close to him you’d know that.

[@johnnyb7932]

@@gracieg7601 I've been a fan since 1975...i bought the books in the 80s and 90s No one is really specific on how they tried to help Lamar said Elvis took the drugs because he loved it

[@tashee8772]

I’m shocked at Elton’s appearance now.

[@123Rockchild]

I wish just ONE PERSON could have helped Elvis. My God, everybody saw he needed help. How do those people live with themselves?

[@ElvisistheMan_]

I think a lot of people tried. But also Elvis was hard to get to.

[@jrc8640]

They all did there hands where tied !!! No one told elvis Presley what to do ... simple he was a grown man !!

[@123Rockchild]

C'mon J RC. Even grown men and women need a hand when they are in trouble! I know it wouldn't have been easy, but by-God, they should have done something!

[@jrc8640]

You obviously don't know elvis very well and heard what all the mm have said and billy smith who was with him a lot the last 2 years !!! He is on you tube with his son and they have talked about it ... elvis wouldn't listen and he would fire them ... n when it got really bad last 2 years he wasn't himself it was the drugs that had taken over him n his personality ... billy smith says this the mood swings where bad !!! So there !!!!!!

[@123Rockchild]

Of course the mood swings were bad. That was a horrible side affect of the drug addiction; but I would let Elvis "fire my azz" if it could have made even one iota bit of difference.

[@jennifernapoli8172]

Elvis❤️❤️

[@chrisrose5740]

This was Awesome

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Cool man I’m glad u liked it.

[@ronaldackerman7383]

Just got done watching the Rocket Man and you could tell Elvis did have a huge influence on his life I do wish you would have wrote a song for Elvis that would have been great but it didn't happened thank you for the info that was very good

[@ElvisistheMan_]

I gotta watch that movie!

[@exdus235]

Maybe there was a song or two that could have been offered for Elvis to sing? Maybe the licensing/royalties clauses 'prevented' those opportunities?

[@donnap.c.886]

@@exdus235 NO!

[@jonburrows2684]

How ironic! 2 of my favorite singers of all time. Elvis Presley and Elton John

[@sadiestudio_5272]

Wow I never knew of this. Thanks for sharing this! 😊❤️

[@ElvisistheMan_]

You’re welcome young lady.

[@stacymoore9836]

I was at that very concert!! I was nose bleed high. But none the less.I was there.

[@lorrainelane6583]

Still had that beautiful smile ❤️

[@lorrainesmallman1304]

Elvis will always be the King 👑👑 absolutely gorgeous ❤️❤️ after all he was poorly love this man 😍❤️

[@clifffor1179]

Very fair assesment of the meeting and how Elvis was at this point of his life and career. Lisa was an Elton fan so that could be why theres a pic of her with him it's a shame there's no pic of Elton with Elvis. In September of 1976 Elvis performed what most fans consider his worst concert he was being treated by a different doctor and was pumping him with heavier drugs. Theres a CD called Houston We Have A Problem which shows how out of it Elvis was. After this concert the Colonel stepped in and got rid of the doctor and Doctor Nick was brought back. He also asked Elvis if he wanted to cut down on the concerts. That was probably the last time he showed any concern for his health. Elvis got it back for several shows.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

That’s awesome man. Thanks for the info. I’m gonna listen to that show tomorrow.

[@MMAfighter38113]

Cliff for #1 one reason Elvis went from performing 4 week engagements in Vegas to just 2 weeks starting in 1974 was because of Dr Nick.

[@jeanbrown6610]

Beautiful human inside and out, 🌟

[@gracalorenzin9116]

Obrigado pelo vīdeo!Maravilhoso!

[@maryannemelenka9250]

Elton still had great respect for Elvis, was not out of to denigrate him, he was just concerned for me him at time, and Elvis may have had a bad day where he was no to well. Not just pills but physical exhaustion, maybe depression. I'm glad to his meeting helped Elton clean up his act, Elton was not a hypocrite, did not judge Elvis as he was into drugs himself, but this meeting woke him up. And made it him realize Elvis,s humaness, effects of drugs can overcome anybody, no matter their statue, I think Elton thanked Elvis in his heart for waking him up to but sad for Elvis, a brilliant talent,whom Elton has high regard and respect for even today.

[@sheilaseeber2007]

So was elton's song someone saved My Life Tonight about this meeting with Elvis

[@nailamakki3706]

Thank you...thank you very much..I said Iike Elvis always said 😘🙏💗💗💗💗💗🙏..🤗

[@ambramissiroli3010]

Every musician after should take a bow to the King and much rispect!

[@mildredbolam5049]

Maybe all true,. E s VOICE NEVER FAILED. E did make a positive difference. Elton maybe disappointed, sooo sad. Thanks for the joyful sharing of the greatest. passion filed artist who carried unconditional love.

[@bobmarleystoe]

they all looked upto the king maybe if he new that he may still be here eh.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

That’s a good point!

[@darlenedeluca725]

Ok i agree w/ u in a way lol!! c Elvis thought he would b 4 got! & Elvis ddi not know how much all us fans of his loved him OMG!!!! TCB & TLC!!

[@ThamiumOne]

Still here? Not extremely likely. It's hard to imagine sometimes, but Elvis would by now be an 85 year old. Not impossible, but even if he had completely cleaned up and ended his addiction, there'd still have been his family genetics as a factor. Longevity past age 70 wasn't very common in his family, and even less so for the males. Then there's also the residual damage left by drugs. Sure, there's a chance he could have been extra lucky like guys like Jerry Lee Lewis, Keith Richards, etc. in spite of the hard living. But the chances just aren't that good. I tend to think the best you could hope for Elvis might've been a similar outcome to Kenny Rogers, who we just lost.... Perhaps well enough to perform into his 70s, but with a steep decline as DNA and past issues caught up with him.

[@sheilaseeber2007]

@@ThamiumOne well the grim reaper comes after all of us eventually

[@burttheman3697]

I was a fan since Aloha in 1973 when I was 14. After that I joined a fanclub magazine It’s Elvis time, which came out every month. And it’s true: nobody wrote about his bad condition. We all realized it on 16 august 1977.

[@beatlebrad5339]

Just some good stuff here !!!!

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertshabarekh610]

That was cool 👍🏻

[@rickeyzinn5135]

It was unreal how fast how MUCH Elvis could change how he looked in a few days.

[@terrilynn27allen88]

Thanks for posting. Very interesting video. I wish they had worked together.

[@donnap.c.886]

NO

[@dmoneyd2010]

//: The "TRUTH".. sometimes hurts, but the money machine kept pushing Elvis.

[@cdb989]

We are all human beings we all have vices. Elvis Presley was no different. He was and still is the greatest entertainer to ever live no one will ever have the staying power he’s had.

[@sheilaseeber2007]

300 years from now people will be watching them of Elvis I'm listening to Elvis's music long after people like even the Beatles and Madonna are forgotten

[@marymcgivney9041]

Elvis was still gorgeous in 1976 he look great 😃❤❣❤😀

[@exdus235]

Check out the Elton/Bernie Elvis inspired song PORCH SWING IN TUPELO. There is a live version and a recorded version to be found on KZbin. Quite tender to the memory if Elvis.

[@heikebohne8864]

Thanks very much. An Important Doku. Elvis Hope You find peace by God.🇩🇪🙋🏼‍♀️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bishopaz]

Elvis was in great shape in November of 76. I have pics when he performed in Anaheim, CA.and he had trimmed down and was tanned. He looked like he did in 74.

[@scottjenkins3095]

Oh, please. In Nov '76 he looked NOTHING like he did in '74!

[@sheilaseeber2007]

@@scottjenkins3095 well she was there and you were not so how did you know

[@cherisew]

People say the weight was due to his heart condition. But he was eating fried peanut butter , bacon sandwiches everyday and taking prescription meds. He once ate meatloaf and mashed potatoes for 6 months straight for dinner. No matter how rich, beautiful, and famous he or anybody else gets, we are a product of our environment. His parents both died of heart attacks. He only learned how to eat and take care of himself from them. And they their parents. And so forth. Yes, drugs played a major role.but so did food. And people wanna say he wasn’t abusing drugs because they were prescribed. No, he was abusing drugs, he just didn’t know he was. He probably thought he was doing good taking his pills. It’s sad. He was beautiful either way. And I truly get how so many love & adore him. Even after his death. But he was human, guys…. Human.

[@wagnercabrerisso5986]

The different between them is; Elvis died and Elton recovered his soul, became a better person and still standing after all this time... That's life...

[@sheilaseeber2007]

Well that is one really really great song from Elton I'm still standing the video was fabulous too I'll give him that

[@katebirtwistle6316]

Yes it was true Elvis had put on a bit of weight and no one knew about what medication he was on at the time in Britain we never saw him alive so we didn't no much about his private life till now I wonder how Elvis would feel if he was alive today hearing about all this xxx your loving fan kate xxxx

[@ct8755]

I always question what people say about Elvis when they “meet” him. There is a video with Charles Stone and he said they didn’t recognize Elton and literally the “meeting” was about 5 seconds. Literally only shook hands so I don’t think Elton really got a good look at Elvis.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

I believe him but that’s true with a lot of ppl. Who knows what the true story actually is

[@ct8755]

ElvisistheMan _ True! I believe they met and I believe Elvis probably didn’t look his best but for him to say he discussed a collaboration is dishonest by all accounts of who was there. I don’t know why people can’t just be honest and say I saw him for 5 seconds and shook his hand, that’s it. I think they like to think they are more important than they are. Anyway that’s my opinion.

[@patriciamiller8342]

They were not street drugs. They were prescription pharmaceuticals!!! GET THAT STRAIGHT!!!

[@nonnamadonna]

@@ct8755 You believe? You calling Elton a liar? I prefer Elton's description of the meeting rather than 2nd or 3rd hand from someone who was there way back when. Elton has an amazing memory.

[@ct8755]

@@nonnamadonna I don’t know if you know who Charles Stones is or was but he worked for Parker and was at every show and one of his responsibilities was of the backstage area. He was the person that controlled who and who couldn’t be backstage. So yes I believe him and not Elton.

[@vickiatkins9061]

That was a great performance. He needed to look in the mirror. Don't step on ELVIS PRESLEY shoes work on hisself before saying what he said. Don't say nothing if u can't say something good. Enuff said. Thanks for sharing your. Videos

[@ElvisistheMan_]

👌🏻👌🏻

[@darlenedeluca725]

& Ialways say my own Words from north!!!! Practice what u Preach !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Yeah that’s a good point

[@darlenedeluca725]

@@ElvisistheMan_ Tyvm I appreciate that so much! TCB & TLC xxx ooo!

[@sheilaseeber2007]

@@ElvisistheMan_ Memphis is the band Elvis is the man who are you how old are you what is your trip man talk to us

[@patriciamiller8342]

He was puffy from the intestinal disease..stop talking about his looks. I really wantb to swear at u people.

[@whitleybayman123]

He was eating crap alsol

[@3SeveredHeads]

Patricia Miller i TOTALLY AGREE!!! He looked bigger..yes but as a slender man his WHOLE LIFE as ive said before...ANY weightgain looks alot worse than a larger person...who can put on a couple of stone & it not even notice...as a slim person myself when i have put on even 6lbs or so ive been asked if im pregnant!!! Bloody cheek...coming from the (to be polite) larger ladies who go up n down like balloons! He was bloody tired, ill and grinding out show after show...he was bored & depressed...so what if poor deedums Elton was disappointed...look at the state of him...whats his excuse!! Elvis looked great for the whole of his life...ill & slightly bloated because of that for only the last 18 MONTHS....He died half way thru 77! Im not surprised btw he ate crap/comfort food & wanted to "get out of it" for a while between his boredom....he was lucky he lived so long! RIP Elvis 💖💫 forever loved xx

[@3SeveredHeads]

@Ig Hanchks people forget that too!!

[@donnap.c.886]

@@3SeveredHeads very well said! I don't know what deedums means but I'm sure that I would agree with it! Lol

[@3SeveredHeads]

@@donnap.c.886 lol deedums is like a saying (perhaps uk only not sure) that you'd say to someone sulky/sourfaced/childish/ spoilt attitude all rolled into one.....eg " deedums u only got Elvis to smile at you!" ...an u pull a face like ur fake sad for them lol .....similar to like a saying u say to someone who goes on about something as if its SUCH a big deal n expects everyone to agree...like a spoilt child....an its so either trivial or BORING 🤣 (In my case im saying "oh dear poor little Elton u didnt get wat u expected" sarcastically & "why dont f off" is implied in that too!...all in one word lol) Hard to explain but hope helps 🤟🏼🙃

[@jimmykarlsson2567]

Wow Elvis and Elton singing a duet together would have been awsome and absolutely pushed Elvis career forward at this point

[@timothyprice3264]

Elton John has said on the record he adores Elvis and is one of his idols. He was just disappointed in his state when he met him. Then again I can imagine how horrible Elvis felt, trapped in America not being able to tour worldwide all because his manager was an illegal alien who couldn’t leave the US... look how big he is now imagine what he could’ve been had he travelled internationally. I’ve been all over the world and in Hong Kong and even Shanghai I’ve seen restaurants with photos of Elvis everywhere! And I’ve asked citizens over there and they say they all love Elvis! I even saw a photo OA the King of Thailand meeting Elvis he was such a huge fan

[@jonesdemelocruz7004]

Aqui no Brasil o elvis é adorado com um Deus.... Tem mts fãs... 🇧🇷

[@lechat8533]

I`m really fed up with the term "drug addiction" where Elvis is concerned. Elvis was a sick man and the doctors didn`t know how to help him. So, he tried to help himself with the prescriptions he could get. He had health issues since childhood and the older he got, the more pain killers he needed. Nowadays, with his financial standard, they probably could have helped him better but he would have died young anyway. He inherited his problems from his mother`s side and many of her relatives also died young, just like her. It`s so sad that people were and are judging him as a drug addict. When in fact, saying how bad he looked and even mocking him because of that, is like mocking a cancer patient. Elton John`s addiction has nothing in common with Elvis` drug addiction. I respect Elton and I`m glad that he (with Elvis` indirect help) got clean. I can imagine and understand that he was shocked by Elvis` appearance. But Elvis was a sick man and this fact has been overlooked for 50 yrs by most of the people, even his friends and fans. That`s why he felt so lonely and had to fight depression. Those were different times but nowadays I would expect less ignorance from people.

[@jennywren7822]

I'm afraid you're in denial, he was in rehab at least twice undercover, he was a drug addict. His health issues were from his addiction, its a miracle he lived so long, his heart must have been extremely strong. He wasn't an ill man he was an addict. Research it. All his health issues were self inflicted, there was no difference between him and Elton John, Elton John could see it, he recognised the signs and symptoms. Elvis Presley was his own worst enemy, His mother drank herself to death, nothing to do with inherited health problems, she couldn't cope with him being away from her all the time, so she drank, sclerosis of the liver. All the inherited health and genetic problems have been discredited, he had glaucoma in one eye but not serious, he needed glasses like millions of others including me, you don't need painkillers for that. His last years he was mainly out of it, very well documented, not pain relief, huge amounts of uppers downers and anything he could get his hands on, if not prescription they would have been illegal including morphine, which of course is heroin. His heart finally gave out because of drug abuse, nothing else. Oh and his friends and family finally gave up after trying for years to stop him and being told to mind their own business. I'm not an Elvis hater, completely the opposite, just a fan who would have done anything to help him. You can't help an addict, the only one who can is the addict themselves.....

[@theelvisguru9490]

The pic with Lisa Marie looks like a still from a video clip rather than a photo

[@ElvisistheMan_]

It does but the took a photo according to every record I’ve read. It was just probably edited a lot and filtered to help the color.

[@martinbarksdale7463]

Why only such a short clip of Elton talking about the meeting? Felton Jahn.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

It was a short clip

[@careyfaulkner7293]

Great story....thanks for sharing

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Thanks bro. Glad u liked it!

[@no288]

Why only such a short clip of Elton talking about the meeting?

[@ElvisistheMan_]

There wasn’t much to it. That was all.

[@darlenedeluca725]

I agree!! what a trip Elton, John is hmm ugh!!!

[@nonnamadonna]

@@darlenedeluca725 And your comment is hmm ugh.

[@bettyscoggins7769]

Has he seen himself lately ??

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Lol right!

[@bettyscoggins7769]

I didn't mean to say anything bad, but now,.. I'm a man. and a fan of Elvis, but come on Johnny..... Eric,.. Chatt. Tn.

[@diningroomfish5470]

Elton John looked like shit when he was 20,

[@OverandOutChief1]

Yup, time does that to all. Everyone can afford to be arrogant when they are young.

[@elizabethf1591]

Betty Scoggins Not just lately.

[@evadunn4244]

Great! And interesting

[@dannyjohnson6323]

Two legends Elvis And Elton.

[@MicheleMJJ]

It broke my heart to see Elvis so overweight and obviously in very poor health. I wish someone could have stepped in and gotten control of his drug use and health problems. Everyone loved him so much. He was such a kind and generous man. Gone way too soon.

[@UnCustomMary_Luke10]

Well, Elton Jon's hair transplant and or toupee and his puffy pudgy look happened at 40 as well. He is healthy though unlike Elvis who had a twisted colon which is very painful and caused bloating. I know because I too have severe bowel disorder and the meds I must take cause water retention. They couldn't make money off of a man getting colon surgeries and the time required to recuperate. Instead they prescribed pain meds, uppers and downers to keep him in business. Yes he "needed" them. The problem is progressive when left untreated. As I said, the pain and discomfort from bowel issues is very real and debilitating I am amazed at what he did under these circumstances.

[@nonnamadonna]

Elton might be overweight now but he wasn't "puffy & pudgy" at 40.

[@UnCustomMary_Luke10]

@@nonnamadonnaYa, but Elton's always been ugly as sin and when I Googled his pics at age 40, knowing he doesn't have an impacted colon or hereditary heart disease like Elvis did, EJ looks like a puffy clown. I must say however he is extremely talented and has far more grace than you do. Sad you're so superficial.

[@nonnamadonna]

@@UnCustomMary_Luke10 Elton has a pacemaker & has had prostate surgery but that hasn't slowed him down. Furthermore, your comment about Elton's looks is far more than ugly than anything to do with Elton. It's very superficial of you to comment about someone's looks.

[@UnCustomMary_Luke10]

I am glad he was able to make it to 52 before his pacemaker and that his mom lived to over 90. Prostrate surgery at 72, good for him. Elvis mother died at 46, Elvis died at 42. My husbands mother died at 46, he died at 56. My mother lived to 91, I am currently 68. Genetics matter. I never found Elton John attractive, if you do bravo to you. I am not engaging any further with ignorant people who insult others like apples and oranges. The original insult towards a dead man was mean and uncalled for, but you ignore that. I look at all the factors not just leftist emotions.

[@nonnamadonna]

@@UnCustomMary_Luke10 You're the one who's handing out insults, not me. I haven't posted any mean comments. Saying Elton's "always been ugly as sin" & "Elton John's hair transplant and or toupee and his puffy pudgy look happened at 40 as well" & "EJ looks like a puffy clown" are disgusting comments.

[@tatianaleyte4160]

Gostei do tema e das imagens, porém, preciso da tradição em português.

[@movingloz]

Wow. That was really interesting.

[@MMAfighter38113]

He lost a lot of weight in the fall of 1976 & was wearing jumpsuits he wore back in 1974. Sadly, when he went back on tour in February 1977, he was obese. Google pictures of his show from Hollywood, Fl on February 12, 1977 & it’s a drastic difference from just a few months before.

[@lourdestaveira7622]

Meu maravilhoso Elvis único e malhou cantar que já pisou na fase da terra destes planeta beijos te amo para sempre que saudade de você fica com Deus beijos...🎶👑👑🌹🎼🥀🎸🙏👑🌹🎸🙏🎼🎼

[@nigelbiglari4552]

Very interesting💖💙❤✌👍👌👍

[@jrpacer6355]

I truly feel bad for Elvis had gone through and not his fans knew what was up still he was remarkably let not forgot that....Elton John had his own problems at the time how can he judge Elvis

[@ElvisistheMan_]

It happened pretty fast for Elvis (the weight). So I don’t think the fans caught on that he had problems. The pills weren’t that noticeable until 1975.

[@darlenedeluca725]

Yes i say 4 Elton John n noo Elvis fan Practice what u Preach!!!!! 4 sure hmm ugh!!!

[@darlenedeluca725]

@@ElvisistheMan_ NOOO it did not Elvis gf Ginger, Alden said it was what Elvis ate!!! sometimes that did that hmm ugh!!! Practice what u Preach hmm ugh!!!

[@nonnamadonna]

He wasn't judging him. He's a big fan of Elvis. I guess he felt sadness.

[@lapplandsjagare]

Hello from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@marshman5319]

You never stood in that mans shoes and saw things through his eyes sound words indeed maybe we should try one day but I doubt we would ever see what he went through I just hope he was happy i like to think he was👍

[@donniebrookeQ17]

I have some info on Elvis' appearance in the 1970's. Do you have an e-mail address I can send it to?

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Dm me on ElvisistheMan Instagram

[@donniebrookeQ17]

@@ElvisistheMan_ Not on there. Hit me up: [e-mail]

[@Rick-zw7zv]

@@donniebrookeQ17 Can you give a clue?

[@dogguy8603]

Man what i would do to see elvis and Elton do a set

[@lynnalvaro1359]

That’s what I mean when I say Elvis was screwed. He had heart disease. The medication for that condition causes extreme fluid retention, and-depending upon the dosage, causes the person to exhibit behaviour that appears like intoxication. I’n my opinion, Elvis’s mother also had this problem. It is known that Gladys had heart trouble. People have said she was an alcoholic, yet one of Elvis’s previous girlfriends has said that she never saw any indication of that, never smelled alcohol on her. Elvis never had trouble with his band.♥️🌹🇨🇦💋

[@ovythos]

I wonder why Elton referred only to the way our Elvis looked and nothing about his voice and the tender way he treated his fans ♥️👑⚡

[@mattskustomkreations]

I don’t know if Elvis’s appearance was a thing for Elvis fans, but I remember my dad, who was not a fan in particular mention how Elvis had become bloated and was on drugs when I first asked him who Elvis was. This was a year or 2 before he died.