The Governor's Mansion

[@AmishElvis1]

One of the best stories. Please feature more memories with photographs that may be well known or not. We all love every nugget of Elvis's (and your) life. Your mind is a treasure trove.

[@PrairieNightMoon]

Billie is so genuine, sweet, and funny, I could listen to him tell stories all day!

[@chrisjeffery1039]

Billy you and Jo are our Elvis encyclopedia thanks for sharing your stories with Ep

[@jeffmitchell9863]

I’ll bet no one else could have told us that story except you guys. Thanks!! We would have never known!

[@barbarahansen8886]

Thank you Billy and Jo for sharing your memories of Elvis through the years. Back in 1978, I was on a bus tour coming from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to Memphis to visit Graceland, Elvis’ home in Tupelo and the Circle G ranch. I got to speak with your mom, Lorraine and also yourself, Billy, along with Charlie Hodge and some of the other guys. My sister-in-law and I had a great time also at Liberty Land. I’m sorry it’s not there anymore. I just love when you and Jo share your fascinating experiences of living with Elvis and all the fun you guys had most of the time.

[@patrichardson7481]

FANTASTIC story ! Would love to hear about Billy meeting Johnny Cash ! Thank you so much for all you guys do ! God bless you all !

[@lynnelovett8999]

Thank you Mr. Billy for another great story about your cousin Elvis and growing up around him. A time and treasures you will never forget. Be safe and well.

[@loribuchanan4126]

Joe your hair looks great! And your necklace is so pretty! Thank you Danielle for all you do, TCB⚡️

[@LindaD68]

Hey “Cool Dude”!! 🧍‍♂️ LOL. great story! 🤩🤩 You are definitely right Billy and Jo, y’all have had a fantastic and wonderful life!! I’m sooooo jealous! 😂 Elvis was “THE GREATEST” and y’all are too!! Wonder where you could (if ever now a days) find a copy or recording of “The Prisonsaires” songs. I have heard of them before through Sun Studio stories. Thanks so very much for ALL that you do for ALL ELVIS FANS! TCB ⚡️🕺👑. 👍👍❤️❤️. Hey Laney Kate, whats up girl? 🙋‍♀️🥰

[@peterabbott3156]

Great story Billy! I know these things stick with you especially at the age of 14 Great experience! And great to see you and Jo looking so well! Take care folks ❤️👍

[@carolrobinson2139]

Thank you Billy for your stories. I appreciate you sharing them. I know you have so many. Please continue sharing those with us Elvis fans!!! You were there so we know they're true. Thanks again. Take care!

[@lindaharrelson331]

Oh boy...I got you in time. Thank you so much. We love all of you.

[@BobE316]

Great story Billy, and your right, you probably were closer to Elvis than anyone other than his mom and dad, what a fairytale life.

[@debradiggs7489]

Thank you for sharing all your Elvis memories with all of us! God bless your whole family

[@helenelazar5130]

Jo , you look so beautiful in this video. Your hair looks so nice!

[@ellamoss7799]

I would have loved to have had just a 1/4 of UR Life Billy with ELVIS. UR Life Sir Needs to be written down. These precious Memories R to important to be forgotten. Thank U BILLY AN JO. Have a VERY BLESSED life U sharing these memories with Us is PRICELESS!!!!

[@ruthjesse6759]

This Elvis Fan thoroughly enjoyed this video. It was awesome that Elvis loved u, Billy so much to include u in this trip specially at the young age u were. Look at u with that collar turned too, cute. U was adorable at 14!!!!!! Much 💕

[@sandralybrand9425]

If you think about it, Elvis was around Billy from the time he was born. His and Billy's family were constantly together with brothers marrying sisters, they were closer than most families! ❤ Both families ride in the same car when they moved to Memphis. They never lived more than 2 blocks away from each other in Memphis. And when Elvis bought Graceland, Billy's family was moved into the house on the property before Gladys and Vernon moved there, so Billy's. Daddy could oversee all the construction going on.

[@kennethlong2280]

Billy on the night Elvis died what kind of shampoo did you use to wash Elvis's hair and did you wash his hair often and did you use conditioner? Elvis's hair was so important but very little has been said about the most famous hair ever and was there any pics of him with gray hair? And congratulations on the new grandbaby!

[@royaguirre3108]

In one of the books I read that Elvis used Prell shampoo and Brut cologne. I know because I use them now. Great question.

[@texasray7301]

What did Elvis think of George Jones?

[@livewithnick]

@@texasray7301 that’s a dang good question! George is my favorite!

[@roymarksberry4152]

I shook Billy's hand the hand they used to wash his hair with

[@tonyabroughton2531]

Thank you Billy for all you do & your Family. Interesting stories 💜

[@gpt465]

Billy and Jo shared a lot of Elvis's life!Thanks for taking time out of your life to tell us about it!

[@joannedeason9632]

Billy You and Jo are My Kind Of People...Down To Earth ...I Love Y’all Are Keeping Elvis Memory Alive....Jo is That Your Whole Name, Are It’s Short For Something Else? My name is Joanne,But people call Me Jo.....

[@wesmcgee1648]

Never heard of that group . Great Elvis history. Thanks Billy!

[@gracieg7601]

Elvis liked taking Billy with him. How sweet that Elvis cared so much about his cousins. Billy was with Elvis and was so close to Elvis.

[@sandralybrand9425]

For Elvis to carry Billy with him whenever he could as young as Billy was, tells you how much he loved Billy! He did look at Billy like a baby brother! ❤❤❤

[@lisap3344]

Hello lovely Smith family, Happy New Year ⚡️⚡️❤️❤️ sending you much love and light from NH. New Hampshire where it’s freezing cold right now ❄️ thanks for warming our hearts with all of your awesome stories and memories 🥰

[@sheilaterrill8153]

I LOVE this story! You've got such wonderful memories! Thank you all so much for sharing them❤️

[@donnadoering5125]

Billy and Jo thanks for all your stories about Elvis,I know they are the true ones.Thank You very very much love ❤️ from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@linapagliari8003]

Ty billy and smith family for always sharing Elvis with us fans 😁🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@alryan8609]

Billy that was just great, you have so many stories to tell can't wait for the next

[@ertagortan5367]

Thanks Billy and Jo and Danielle!!!😘🤗🤗(how beautiful you are Jo!!)

[@houdini1972]

Billy and Jo, you guys are great. Thank you for the videos. I really look forward to them. Hello from Seattle Washington.

[@bonniebrown6960]

This was a great story. I've never heard about this story before, but I have heard about the Prisonaires. Seems like I watched a video about them awhile back. Elvis sure was good to Billy wasn't he? For a 14 year old boy that had to be so exciting. Thank ya'll for sharing this great story with us. I can't wait to hear about the Grand Ole Opry story too. BTW, Jo your hair looks so pretty and yours too Danielle. 😘 EFM...!! ❤

[@christophertyler3425]

Sam Philipps brother tells the story of Elvis in 53 or 54 helping Johnny, the Prisonairres lead singer, get the vocals right for 'Walkin' In the Rain' as he and Elvis both had a stuttering problem, and Elvis stayed with him for a bit to help him work through it. All prior to Elvis being a major star!

[@paulinehicks7932]

Jo and Danielle, I agree. Both of your hair looks good.

[@rosemarykingpate7832]

Love these stories. Thank you guys for sharing with us.

[@nancydusheke5722]

Loved Hearing How Special This Time Was For You Billy Smith. Elvis and Your Enduring Life With and Around Him. Its So Interesting and Very Enjoyable To Learn of These Golden Days. Thank You All So Very Much and The Wonderful Gentleman Who Brought This To All . 🥰😍💕 EFM & So Do You All. Love You ! 😍💕

[@recipe1953]

Thank you so much for the story of being with Elvis at the party when you were 14. Please Do the stories about the Opry trip!

[@joannemcclure3546]

I just love you two!!! I could listen to you every day!

[@myelvischannel1992]

Thanks for the great stories love the photos 👍👍👍👍

[@bernadettemegemont2141]

Elvis was very protective of you Billy, family was probably very important to him. Thank you for sharing with us all the moments of joy or emotion of your life alongside Elvis.

[@GailNixon-xj5ui]

This was a great video ! You truly did have an interesting life with Elvis ! Have you thought about writing a book about your adventures with Elvis ? Love your videos but a book with great pictures and stories would be a real keepsake ! ! ! Have a great day ! ! !

[@tracyaggar3069]

Great stories, experiences & memories I love hearing them all, so keep 'em coming guys 👍 p.s may I just say Jo you looked beautiful in this video & your hair colour is lovely! love you all.TCB/EFM ALWAYS 👍🥰

[@Spike643]

Love the stories you relate to us. Love you Billy!!!

[@colleenlong2204]

I really enjoyed hearing the story behind the Govenor photo. I always look forward to your videos. Thank you so much Billy, Jo, Danielle and Laney! 🧡😊

[@gaylebardrick7725]

Great memories, such extraordinary life experiences Billy and Jo you have had. Thank you

[@renitamcintyre1071]

Thank you for sharing your stories, Jo your hair is very pretty.

[@janicerigney3472]

Billy and Jo enjoyed another great story. You should write a book of your memories, what a wonderful life you've had.The world can never take away what you have in your hearts. And Jo your new do is simply gorgeous. Love to you all,keep the stories coming ❤.

[@joannerobertson9545]

Great story,, Billy. Jo, your hairstyle and color look beautiful . Love your channel and hope one day to meet you all.

[@Magnusboi]

Thanks Billy for a fantastic in sight story love the popped up collar on your striped shirt 😉 ⚡️TCB⚡️

[@crystalmcmahon302]

Great story Billy really enjoy watching. Can’t wait for the next one. Take care and have a great day 😊

[@karensundin3399]

Jo Love 💗Love your hair💗. How many of Elvis’s girlfriends do you think he wanted to marry.? Thank you for sharing your beautiful stories of Elvis🎶💗🎶💗

[@henrygonzalez504]

Did Elvis ever meet mafia members? He was a big star and stars of his caliber often came across those guys.Happy grand baby. You guys must be on top of the world.

[@lorrainewilding9017]

What a lovely and amazing story 🥰🇬🇧

[@JeaneGenie]

That's another fascinating story Billy

[@delladawn1149]

Love you all. Jo your hair looks great 😊 ELVIS FANS MATTER ❣️❣️

[@delorespetree3243]

Billy and jo I glad you are telling the storys about elvis it gives elvis fans a insight about elvis life kept them coming jo love your hair do you think if elvis live would he have a different career

[@tinapascal1106]

Great video, Billy you are a gem. Dont stop doing these videos. by the way, love that mug, is it part of a set. would love to buy it.

[@anna-brittaingelsson8906]

It's always great 👍 to hear your stories Best wishes from Sweden 🇸🇪 👏

[@janeanderson597]

So great to hear such stories!

[@bunnymorris1998]

Thank you for sharing. Jo you look beautiful love your style

[@katsan2719]

That was a great story. I love hearing elvis stories... He had a pretty big family.

[@christopherallen9580]

What a cool story1

[@jamesszott7099]

Hi Billy an jo Jim here.I was 15 yrs old at that time an imagine how you must have felt.keep up the great stories.you are a true cousin to Elvis .what a life you have lived.God bless you an jo an family talk again cool dude coffee time jim

[@ginawinters4929]

Thank you so much Billy for sharing your memories of ELVIS with us, I love each and every video and watch them over and over..and you did have an interesting life with ELVIS ...

[@cindyswift8455]

Thanks for One of your best videos! Great story- did a good job with the details. Looked up the Prisonaires. Shout out to Jo: Very nice hair!!! You look beautiful...Billy too.(nice haircut) PS. Hope Danielle and her family are feeling better. Here is my question: What songs do you remember Elvis singing along to when listening to the radio in the car? Or did he sing along to songs on the radio?

[@loribillings3810]

Jo your new hair color looks stunning on you. Billy is a lucky man to have you. I'm sure you are his queen👸

[@rubyeanes8370]

What a wonderful night & experience for you Billy. Just shows how close Elvis was to you. Keep the stories coming I love everyone of them them. Jo your hair looks fantastic. You two ladies look lovey tonight. Be Blessed Ruby from NC

[@leehardman7271]

Thank you! Great story again. You all looking great by the way!!

[@lanaclerk6371]

This was a great video and story. Only wish we could have seen last picture a little longer----because I couldn't see everyone very well. I'll probably watch again because I want to be sure to get a good look at Billy. Billy that must have been a very exciting trip for you. Sure was sweet gesture that Elvis invited you to come along. Elvis, bless him----he always had time for family and included them in his activities. Yes Jo your new hair color and new style is really beautiful. Danielle thank you for helping your grandparents with their channel. You are doing great. God Bless You ALL!!

[@ruthjesse6759]

where u there when Elvis played the 68th Come Back Special? When he is on Stage sitting on a chair playing the Bass Guitar, and sitting beside Elvis, on side of the stage was his guy, thin and Blonde, can U tell me his name please? I have wondered his name for years. Why didn’t Elvis sing more often “If I Could Dream”? I have only heard him sing it two time. First time on the come back special and again in White Suit. His voice had so much Power, Soul, and Strength. The way he sang it brought tears to my eyes that God had created Elvis and his voice for all of us. Singing was Elvis’s true calling in life. And to Jo I wanted to tell u that yr hair and color and way it is styled is just gorgeous. Thank u for all u do!!!!!!

[@anitaheaton-sherling804]

Great story! Love yer hair miss Jo!

[@chuckbret644]

God Bless you all!

[@karenmeyer457]

Another great video....Love you're hair Jo!

[@Marr-in-Memphis]

First, I MUST COMPLIMENT Jo on her hair. The color & style are very becoming. You always look beautiful but today you look magnificent. And Billy, you look magnificent too. (Wouldn’t want you to feel slighted). And Danielle is included in this praise. I would never have known anything about this story or why Billy & Elvis were in a photo with the Governor’s children. Elvis really did spiff up Billy’s wardrobe to make him a “Cool Kid” for the night. You sent me down a Google rabbit hole, searching for information on the group. I spent over an hour clicking links & reading. Question: when the group was at the Governor’s Mansion, were they in handcuffs and/or shackles? I remember you mentioning the presence of the guards. A couple of performers were in jail for murder. I’d be a bit nervous around them. It seems there was a documentary produced about those guys but I couldn’t find where to watch it. There are trailers on KZbin but I didn’t see the entire film. Another fine episode “in the can” or ON the tube. (Thank you Danielle) Be BLESSED 😇

[@kathrynenderby5997]

Billy and jo you’re videos are amazing fantastic and awesome too watch I always live elvis tcb ⚡️⚡️⚡️I love 💕 the. Stories about elvis too and I find them so interesting 10:32am

[@sandramills6092]

Wow Jo! your hair is beautiful and really suits you. Thanks for another fabulous story as they are all so interesting and looking forward to the next ones so take care and stay well.

[@toddhensley880]

What did you guys do in Las Vegas when Elvis was not on stage?

[@TraceyGM]

Wonderful story. Thanks for sharing . X

[@laurahiggs4040]

Hey Billy and Jo!!! First I wanna say Thank you!! For keeping Elvis the man in our hearts! I was 2 months old when he passed , my mother was crushed along with the rest of the world! Needless to say I knew every word to every song by the time I was 4..... There really never has been or will be anyone like him! My children are 23 , 18, and 9 they too know Elvis his music and life very well!! This is how he lives memories passing the tourch so to speak right?! Lol..... My question to you is everyone says your momma was Lorraine ..would that be Louise ? If so I met her in 2010 I have Wonderful pictures of her with my H1 hummer I drove it from Maryland to Graceland for the first Elvis car show It was my first time to Graceland and what an experience !! Mrs Louise loved the truck she was such a wonderful wonderful lady I had so much fun with her for 3 days straight ... We were there for 10 but the time I got to spend with her was one of the best times in my life!! Where is " The popcorn trophy " now ? I LOVE that story so funny I can imagine the look on Elvis' face!!! Lol Anyway I'm so sorry to ramble when ya get to talking about Elvis and your family I could go on and on!!!!! Take care!!! Y'all look great!!! Thank u again for still TCB!!!!!

[@charliemiller2844]

I sure do enjoy you guys all the stories and information we would've probably never knew without you guys telling us about it you guys are just down to earth people just like we are and I love it

[@vanceholland833]

Priceless memories y'all will always have.

[@debsmith1956]

I remember the prisionaires...they were outta Nashville the Walls. They were the last ones that were allowed to do that. The commissioner after that changed the rules and they wouldnt let inmates out of the prison any more...

[@CCsRIDE]

Awesome video. We are so lucky to have you share these tidbits of information that only those closest to Elvis would know. Thank you so much!!!🙏❤️🙏

[@Shadowcupcake2]

Love that song 'walkin in the rain'. How wonderful Billy, what a fab night! Lovely stuff! Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@lanagailmckinny1841]

Love Jo's hair, style and color! Love you all!!

[@sandrag.mcalister3308]

Billy, do you think Red and Sunny West regreted writing the tell all book about Elvis?

[@sandrag.mcalister3308]

@@seriousbusinessourlives ?

[@janeanderson597]

It would be fun to have combination playlists made up of past videos such as this one! EFM’s Videos - Blast from the Past 😊

[@tonyvogler7778]

I love the stories guys, please keep up the good work, loved Elvis not leaving you at the mansion, love from Welcome NC

[@judymccullough6385]

Great stories! Jo, loved the haircolor, you look great!

[@rosaalexandrayanezdeazpuru6776]

Hi Mr Billy and Jo! A very interesting video about of the group The Prisonaires and Elvis. Over the years, Did Elvis help them somehow after that?

[@phoolies]

Can Biilly share his rockabilly music collection ?

[@sashaedwards5284]

Thank you for this video I found it very interesting I have never heard of this group before looking forward to more stories ❤

[@crazy4277]

Thank you! Always enjoy your videos... Loved hearing this story!

[@sharonhayes3391]

I'm so glad to see you...❤and may I say Jo I love your hair but your always beautiful...you to Dani and Billy you too🤗I just love your videos alwys I love this video I love the stores you share...❤thank so much...love you always❤

[@hurley306]

Jo you and Priscilla were quite close over the years , did you stay in touch as friends after her and Elvis divorced?? And I realize now your estranged but when did that happen? Do you still talk to patsy? From what I’ve read/herd in interviews I believe Priscilla is still close with her. I love listening to the stories you guys out out there. I hope if I ever make it to Memphis again, I hope to travel to Tupelo and maybe meet ya all one day! Much love and respect from saskatoon, Canada

[@hurley306]

@@seriousbusinessourlives patsy died? When?? Priscilla was just in Memphis in January said she was going to visit her while she was there!!

[@kathysharpe7339]

My goodness. Looking good, you two. Thank you.

[@douglashagstrom9261]

Did they have an influence at all in the filming of Jailhouse Rock?

[@gpt465]

Loved the video You guys do agood job Thank you!

[@willieo6025]

I had asked this before on dannys channel, we know that he went to tom jones show and was friends with glen Campbell, wayne newton says how good of friends he was with elvis. Did he ever go to waynes show or have any inter actions with wayne newton. Any stories on that. ??? Thanks Bill Oliver Danville. Indiana.

[@heymemphis]

Fantastic video, thank you for this. Jo your hair looks great.

[@gaylewilson5076]

Love to you all 💓 great stories xx

[@phyllispotts4319]

Enjoyed the video.

[@sharonpierce6278]

I love the stories thank you for sharing.

[@soniagardencourtreporter1173]

Loved the video!! and you all look 😊!!