The Truth About Elvis Presley's Friendship With Johnny Cash

[@GrungeHQ]

What's your favorite Elvis song?

[@TM-fu2we]

Very difficult to pick one but An American Trilogy (live) would be up there.

[@TheSwedish_Elvis]

Pieces of my life

[@fantasyprincessgirl]

Jailhouse Rock and Love Me Tender

[@elvispresleyrecords7285]

Burning Love

[@MyMy-zi7yv]

You know what? Like most people, there is so damn many. Personally, I can love a song and think it's my favorite until five years later, I love another one. lolol, been that way fo over 60 years.

[@svenknutsen8937]

I enjoy hearing Johnny Cash just talking almost as much as hearing him sing.

[@garylefevers]

Agreed.

[@Patriot-oi7mj]

YEP!

[@MyMy-zi7yv]

Agree, Cash does have that awesome one in a million speaking voice!

[@svenknutsen8937]

@@MyMy-zi7yv Yeah... When he introduced himself, saying: "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash!" he sounded like the coolest person on the planet. When I introduce myself, saying "Hello, I'm Sven Knutsen"... I don't sound cool at all! 😂

[@sandramaggard2962]

Johnny Cash had an honesty about him most people don't have, he sure got it right when he said Elvis was the greatest performer. I doubt anyone will even come close to Elvis.

[@1madlad]

We will never see two people like ELVIS and CASH again. Both growing up poor and then changing the music world. Elvis became the King of Rock and Roll and Cash was the pioneer and founder of Outlaw Country music. Still listening to both of them!!!

[@dennisnaderhoff2008]

Read my comment.

[@marthaashley2211]

I'm still listening to both its 2023 love them gone never forgotten ❤

[@brendabooher6683]

Elvis and Johnny were class acts ! There will never be anyone like them.

[@michealraymondpeterson7234]

Hello Brenda , how’re you doing ?

[@jayviviano109]

There's a rare newspaper interview done with Johnny in the 1980s I recently came across. Johnny talks of how it wasn't always an easy road for Elvis. People forget Elvis delt with a lot of hate & ridicule. It's one of the reasons Johnny always felt for, and respected Elvis. Johnny explained in interview about one time he was standing with Elvis back in the early days at a Music venue, where some big-time older Country Music Legends (people that both Johnny & Elvis grew up admiring) were there. One of them walked up to Johnny & Elvis and railed on Elvis for his embrace of, and "singing that damn n-word music". Then the country Legend (someone they had both admired up until that point) walked off coldly. Johnny said he looked at Elvis and there was a silent tear rolling down his face and off his chin. Elvis started walking for the door to leave, Johnny said he walked w/him asking if he was okay. Elvis said - "I'm never coming back to be around these people again", then left heartbroken by the experience. Elvis simply couldn't understand the racism, hate and ignorance that came for the mouths of people he had previously admired. It actually was a profound antidote from Johnny, and extremely interesting, very telling antidote, about music history of that era. Little Richard also gave an interview in 1980s talking about this. He talked of how Elvis dealt with a lot of racism from white folks hating on him at that time. Charles Connor (Little Richard's drummer.... Chuck Conner also was drummer for James Brown Sam Cooke and other Legends) he verified what Little Richard said in his own interview, about the time they were in Texas and the police were giving Little Richard and his band a hard time, and police told them all - "Tell your n-word-lovin'-friend Elvis Presley if he comes to this town we're going to be looking for any reason to throw him in jail too for doing this music". It really was no joke back then. Was not all the 'fun & good time rock n roll' that some music-historianians sometimes make it out to be. Some of these artists had a hard walk back then. Anyway, Rest In Peace to them all. 🙏

[@retrobilly1719]

Thank You for sharing Telling Story of how it was

[@kathrynkildow3743]

Jay, this is a great posting!

[@jayviviano109]

Thank you @@kathrynkildow3743 I'm glad others appreciate. I've been informed by a few friends this is also apparently making its rounds in other areas on internet, (where basically a copy & paste of what I wrote in this post is being shared by others). I've had a few friends tell me they're seeing it shared on multiple different social media platforms. It's a beautiful thing. I didn't list my sources in original post because didn't have them in front of me at the time ...but it's thanks to writer - John Kordosh For his 1988 interview with Johnny Cash, for the info. and also from Drummer, Charles Connor, - 3 separate interviews - One from Goldmine Magazine, N.I.H.F (National Inventores Hall of Fame), and also 3rd is a video on KZbin where Mr. Conners talks about this. I'm always thankful for first-hand account interviews from the artists from any era that lived it themselves. Those are always the best sources (and stories), (over & above any other writers version that comes later.)

[@Maxie19699]

@@jayviviano109 - Great post! You don't happen to have a link to the KZbin video do you?

[@rosalbafernandez684]

Es lamentable que todavía hoy hay algunas personas que quieren atacar a elvis por racismo

[@jhendrix1190]

Have seen every Elvis film. He did have a beautiful voice. And what an awesome Gospel singer !

[@sandramaggard2962]

I love Elvis's gospel music 🎵 I grew up listening 🎧 and love every song he ever sang but his gospel really touches the soul.

[@richardshippful]

I watched Clambake a few months ago. It was very fun to watch, bad guys not too bad. And good guys with hearts of gold.

[@AutomatedPersonnelUnit_3947]

Blue Hawaii

[@dennisnaderhoff2008]

Read my comment.

[@crazydave951]

I'm a diehard metalhead, but I definitely love Johnny and have to respect Elvis, he is the King.

[@RKoen2006]

There would be no metal if Elvis and and the artist from the 50's never existed.

[@crazydave951]

@@RKoen2006 I agree

[@pjzebo]

@@RKoen2006 couldn't of said it better myself lol

[@Patriot-oi7mj]

Led Zeppelin, The Doors, and Rush are my favorite bands. But I love Cash and Elvis too!

[@crazydave951]

@@Patriot-oi7mj Love the Doors!

[@eclecticx]

Presley, Cash, Lewis, Perkins. Man, what a collection of unbelievable talent.

[@corneliadenninger5395]

The Million Dollar Quartett!!!

[@lhea57]

You’re right! We’ll never have two more like them!

[@MyMy-zi7yv]

Never realized the great Johnny Cash felt that way about Elvis, to me, that just put a stamped approval of how great an entertainer Elvis was. Even though I felt that way all along, he just looked so damn cool up there singing with his guitar, I'm talking pre Las Vegas performances now. To this day, no one can compare, I do think it had a lot to do with his looks, but damn when he started singing and doing a little shaking he looked for sure like the ultimate rock n' roll singer who ever lived.

[@bradhuskers]

It's more than that. Elvis's critically acclaimed recordings at sun studio ALONE, WERE REVELATORY!! the fusion of white country and bluegrass with black blues.

[@AutomatedPersonnelUnit_3947]

Fascinating

[@valeriesecor8739]

Yep and although I loved the 60’ 70 rock bands and solo singers Not one could touch a candle to Elvis , as I’m so into now . Especially since music in last 20 yrs has gone down the toilet ..

[@MyMy-zi7yv]

@@valeriesecor8739 You got it right, "down the toilet!"

[@AutomatedPersonnelUnit_3947]

@@valeriesecor8739 I'm going to see that new Elvis movie this June

[@dusk7919]

Love those 4! & at The SUN!? MAN THAT SOUND... Carl Perkins is probably THE most underrated EVER tho 4sure!

[@kteeters1766]

Beautiful presentation! Cash was such a Class Act! And Elvis was... well, the One and Only!

[@ronscott7]

Elvis 68 Comeback Special is Elvis at his best! I can watch that anytime

[@cinematicallyspeaking731]

Both legends who transformed the world. The fact that their music is still relevant says everything. Nobody past, present or future can touch them. Now, they also both have incredible biopocs that celebrate and honour their memories. I hope they many heavenly jam sessions together. We love and miss you, fellas! ❤❤❤

[@threeballedtomcat9380]

Thanks for the look back at Elvis and Johnnys' relationship. It takes us back to a simpler time, a time when talent wasn't purchased in an electronic gadget and popularity wasn't undermined by cancel culture.

[@Airsoftcleaner]

Man they were like brothers

[@seanbhoycfc4834]

Well put

[@AutomatedPersonnelUnit_3947]

One was a little bit County, the other, a little bit Rock and Roll

[@scottjenkins3095]

@@Airsoftcleaner Like brothers? Hardly. They didn't know each other all that well, as Cash states in his autobiography.

[@dennisnaderhoff2008]

Read my comment.

[@georgehorner1578]

Elvis loved Johnny because, Johnny was the real deal, built from the ground up, soul and feeling, no vanilla candy coated BS., that is why Presley also loved Hank Williams and artists like him, they were the real deal.

[@AutomatedPersonnelUnit_3947]

and both were Christians

[@billycosta3962]

bingo george

[@josephb6361]

And how do you know this, did you go to cash’s grave an ask him? Or did u go to Presley’s toilet seat and ask that? You are just coming up with your own indeads about why they where, when in reality you have no idea

[@Budman_4044]

And they both lost a brother and suffered from survivor's guilt.

[@hlriiiviiiv]

Both were both from the same “good ol’ boys” southern mold. Both came up in hard times. Both came up “country”. Both understood turnip greens need pork in it and best be eaten with cornbread. They were the same guy at the root.

[@foreverlv311]

These pioneers dedicated their lives to their music, treaded the boards and faced harsh criticism, grueling tours without seeing their families to give us the the catalogue and music freedom of today. It's no exaggeration to say they lived it and truly gave their lives for it. Most from hard childhoods and poverty. Massive respect to them, true artists and rare talents that I doubt we'll see again. RIP to all those who blazed the trail, I for one am very grateful for their dedication. 🐐👼👌❤

[@CanadianAmericans4Trump]

I love Elvis and Johnny Cash

[@wolfgangholtzclaw2637]

My gosh, how we miss them. God bless you Johnny and Elvis. Jesus knows you both!!!

[@marleneholloway7775]

Yes, Jesus does..

[@dwaynecollins4974]

I wasn't lucky enough to see Elvis live but I did get thankfully enough to see Cash and even though he was under the weather he put on a show like nothing else I've ever seen

[@AutomatedPersonnelUnit_3947]

Saw Elvis at the Las Vegas Hilton in 73, Johnny Cash in Bakersfield in 87, and the Highwaymen I'm 90, and Johnny autistic in Hollywood in 93

[@stege9979]

Elvis respect of Johnny was immense. He knew Cash was a different kinda soldier. He also knew and respected this country legend well enough.

[@2009framat]

"different kinda soldier"?

[@ronscott7]

2 of my favorite musicians of all time. Cash and Elvis are legends!

[@user-un5cd3dp4o]

I met Johnny when I was 10 years old and Elvis at 11 years old. I didn't realize how lucky it was. Johnny was singing at a fashion show I was in and he called me a brat. Elvis and I went on to be friends until he died.

[@johnbailey9408]

Rest in peace 🙏 to both of them. Amazing performers who paved the way for others.

[@vancejohnson3778]

Both are alive. In witness protection program.

[@dennisnaderhoff2008]

Read my comment.

[@benjaminvalenti1242]

@@vancejohnson3778 not by now even if that were true they would be dead way by now 😂😂😂

[@marthaashley2211]

Two great legends gone never forgotten ❤

[@adamodeo9320]

real great talents - so missed today

[@laurawilloughby4000]

Thank you so much for mentioning Vivian, his wife for 13 years and the mother of his 4 daughters. She was so abused in Walk the Line. She was a wonderful woman.

[@AutomatedPersonnelUnit_3947]

DV

[@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001]

You are 💯 correct, we will never have another Elvis or Johnny Cash

[@TheSwedish_Elvis]

Two legends!❤

[@dennisnaderhoff2008]

Read my comment.

[@kathrynkildow3743]

Both musicians were wonderful and terrific to see perform! Both had a lot of class. I liked how Johnny spoke of his admiration of Elvis. He wasn't jealous. Wish they'd kept in touch. They could have done each other good.

[@ericsmith1786]

Amazing singers nice memories still listening... How are you Kathryn?

[@arsenalsam4693]

Very nice of Johnny saying what he did of Elvis.

[@stege9979]

These early parts are so fantastic. Even John Lennon spoke of these as the golden years, with Elvis being the King of it all.

[@hallsjuju2400]

It’s great that another performer with a different style can say good things about another great entertainer. What a tribute.

[@fantasyprincessgirl]

I always like to watch the Elvis films

[@lifelover2301]

I find it a shame that they no longer make great musicals like they did in the earlier days !

[@JHargis68]

Two amazing artists. Two larger than life human beings.

[@RoadWarrior-lo9vt]

Outstanding! I really enjoyed this Documentary. Thank you

[@rodneyhill5960]

Love the respect you give to both icons. Thank you.

[@lorrycamill6502]

Two great singers Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash RIP Amen 🙏

[@gutenbird]

Imagine having those great looks and one of the greatest singing voices ever recorded. Elvis had it going on.

[@Brother_Nazarite]

*Johnny had it going on.

[@williamdrijver4141]

What beautiful footage! Such a delight to see photos and videos of that era. Many unforgettable stars, and one superstar.

[@AutomatedPersonnelUnit_3947]

Falco

[@beautifulinsideout5258]

No singer can compare with Elvis before and after, 44 years after his death. Still admire, love and popular to this day.

[@marthaashley2211]

Still today 2023. Tcb forever

[@richardsoderkvist6383]

Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash both great singers and musicians real nice guys. Great stars.

[@daverichards9141]

Much love for both. Their music is unreal.

[@Polksalad07]

My Favourite Elvis Gospel Song is “How Great Thou Art 🕊”; recorded on his gospel album in 1967✝️🙏🏻.

[@thecawdsquad875]

Check out the version on Elvis In Concert from 1977. It's epic.

[@paulatreat2496]

I love that one too

[@danielle4andrew85]

Mines American trilogy it gets me everytime when he sings glory glory hallelujah

[@thomasbarca9297]

I would of loved to have seen a collaboration between them

[@thomaspgreen6302]

They were both in the million dollar quartet together along with Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.

[@rong805]

@@thomaspgreen6302 I had initially heard JC wasn't on the recording, which I've heard, but JC said he was there so I'll take his word.

[@sibrengroen4467]

@@rong805 I mean he's even on the cover. And if you look it up on Wikipedia it also says that Cash was present. Not to mention that it's a "quartet" meaning 4. Presley, Lewis, Perkins ánd Cash

[@scottjenkins3095]

@@sibrengroen4467 Cash was there on the day, yes, but he's NOT on the tape of what was recorded that day.

[@dennisnaderhoff2008]

Read my comment.

[@FLG232]

Amazing story and friendship that transcends time and places

[@1Bruce93Wayne9]

Two legends bound by destiny.

[@sandramaggard2962]

I think Elvis should be remembered for all the good he has done. Forget the mistakes we all make them, leave the skeletons in the closet where they belong.

[@craigm2484]

Sandra 🙏 Hope your doing Great .

[@sandramaggard2962]

@@craigm2484 Thank you Craig. I guess I'm ok but I've got shingles, who would've thought children pox could linger. I hope your doing great too.

[@craigm2484]

@@sandramaggard2962 Sorry to hear that Miss . Sandra I wish you a Speedy recovery 🙏 .

[@sandramaggard2962]

@@craigm2484 Thank you Craig. God bless you.

[@AutomatedPersonnelUnit_3947]

God bless you both, and Johnny and the King

[@chriskinkead9045]

More. Wonderful. Memories. From. Another. Great. Johnny. Cash.

[@LALMCGatorsfan]

That much talent in one place at one time. wow

[@JoLeeR25]

Im a Roy Orbison fan and he was very much a friend and fan of Elvis

[@marleneholloway7775]

Elvis believed Roy Orbison was the best .so i heard.

[@karenmullen7431]

Very good I am well pleased with this chunk of history you brought us

[@Reaganmurphy4596]

Hi Karen

[@dannyniland2927]

Elvis is the greatest of all time and thats coming from a 34 year old. Cash was so good to but elvis was another level.

[@paulatreat2496]

Even my kids (12 +9) love to hear Elvis and Cash. My daughter feigns fainting when she sees Elvis because he was "so cute". Lol,.I guess I taught them well

[@stevenoels2757]

Great video, about two amazing legends of music. Lovely to see the accurate representation of the respect they shared for each other. Only one fact I spotted was wrong .. heartbreak hotel was hit in 1956 not 1958, but thats about all. Really enjoyed this accurate account of Cash and Presley.

[@marc8vino]

Thanks for sharing! Loved it!

[@aguedasantos2908]

Elvis Presley is best singer

[@edwardbeaty8899]

I like Elvis movies. Some of them are actually good. Especially his 3 Westerns; Love Me Tender, Flaming Star, and Charro.

[@svenknutsen8937]

You forgot "King Creole". That movie is alright.

[@scottjenkins3095]

Charro was awful!

[@thecawdsquad875]

Clambake is great in a campy sort of way. It's so bad that it's actually good.

[@jeffreyrigged]

my fav is live a little love a little, much different than most elvis flicks, flaming star isnt bad as well.

[@danielle4andrew85]

My favorites were blue huwai g.i blues and fun in alcapulco

[@markmcclain2732]

I will miss these men , Elvis ,cash God bless us with the lives of these men.

[@aguedasantos2908]

Elvis Presley is better than new singers

[@jacobhazelett3886]

I like several modern artists but Elvis is better than most of the Artists today

[@Gam1ngYT_]

Todays singers are only using auto tone and arent even awake.

[@BarryMcCockiner2024]

Classic Boomer comment ​@@Gam1ngYT_

[@retrobilly1719]

What Great Respect they had for each other !

[@bernadetteclarke7776]

Two great legends , not making them like these two remarkable singers anymore. Both had such charisma, stage presence , & above all great voices. They both will live on forever🥳🥳👏

[@MeimeiLovesmusic]

What a beautiful healthy happy friendship!!!

[@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001]

They both had such a huge amount of respect and love for one another, as Johnny always stood up for him and has always had nothing but great things to say about him. RIP legend's

[@efandmk3382]

Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins were all at Sun Records at the same time. They learned from each other, and then went their separate ways. Presley introduced blues and soul to the masses, Perkins invented rock and roll, and Cash invented modern "country". The SUN records tour is really interesting. If you're ever in Memphis for any reason..... Seriously.

[@scottjenkins3095]

Perkins did NOT invent rock'n'roll. Get real!

[@efandmk3382]

@@scottjenkins3095Actually, he did. He nudged popular music from "doo wop" toward rock and roll long before the Chuck Barry and Little Richard came along. Where did you think it came from? You think him as a country star. Many rock and roll performers went to county once their popularity in rock and roll began to fade. Brenda Lee, Dusty Springfield, etc.

[@dennisnaderhoff2008]

Read my comment.

[@dennisnaderhoff2008]

@@efandmk3382 read my comment.

[@bradhuskers]

@@efandmk3382 You're a low IQ fool. Perkins was small potatoes next to elvis's soul depth and diversity. Both cash and elvis are light years above him

[@AMNON1956]

Elvis Presley King A huge album

[@mikedrane6472]

Let me be the first to thank you for your absolute honesty

[@patriciajrs46]

Elvis did have charisma. Johnny was down to Earth.

[@Constantine-the-Great2000]

Johnny Cash was a true Gentleman and a true friend, R.I.P Man in Black!

[@diningroomfish5470]

Men and people in general born in the 30's, 40's, 50's, were really so much better than people in 2020, to me was a much better time in Elvis Presley time, we will never see anything like him again, RIP ELVIS YOU ARE THE AMERICAN DREAM 🙏

[@Nightwolf42195]

What decade were you born in

[@diningroomfish5470]

@@Nightwolf42195 70's

[@mdievend]

(Mrs. Mark) I loved your video. Not a bunch of gossip, but well documented and interesting facts. Imagine that!

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

Elvis signing an autograph as Johnny Cash, now that's trip!! 😆😂🤣

[@AutisticGamer2K5]

Clint Eastwood & Bruno Mars have died.

[@alanjay5974]

The narrator got his facts wrong.He said Johnny C opened for Elvis in a 1959 tour & impersonated him by singing Heartbreak Hotel which Elvis recorded in 58.Then Elvis came on & Done the same to Cash.Fact, Elvis was in Germany in the army at that time & Elvis recorded Heartbreak Hotel in early 56.

[@maddog2771]

Never believe anything told to you on KZbin

[@alanjay5974]

@@maddog2771 Yep, agreed.Some of these clowns would have trouble telling U what day of the week it is.All the best.

[@richardbranton7396]

Well I wouldn't take as gospel what jc says about Elvis only knowing 2 songs !seriously? Or his "underrated " rhythm guitar playing ,it's OK, adequate

[@AutomatedPersonnelUnit_3947]

Wunderbar

[@Micko350]

How can they be facts if they're wrong?! 🤔

[@richardshippful]

Elvis waz an incredible musician. As was Cash. The American Albums of Cash are really special.

[@sherryirbvin7448]

Ty for this video. Loved both these Legends..

[@atenea3672]

¡ Wonderful and strange ! ¡ Two good guys in the stage at same time !

[@joeblack5723]

The song written by the BeeGee's " words " it's the first line that got me Smile an ever lasting smile ,a smile can bring you near to me

[@stevenm3141]

Musicians today don't have the right mindset that they had back in the fifties and sixties this makes these two unique.

[@hans-peter43]

Elvis the king of Rock'n'Roll. Johnny King of Country music.

[@marthaashley2211]

Beautiful loved johnny cash music elvis the greatest tcb forever

[@AnnemarieSwarts]

Great little doc, thank you. Cash couldn't have opened for Elvis on a live tour in 1959 as Elvis was in the army in Germany. Heartbreak Hotel was a 1956 hit.

[@karenteeters9039]

What a CLASS ACT Cash was!!!

[@michealraymondpeterson7234]

Hello Karen , how’re you doing ?

[@bmaluginthevanishingman6034]

Representing Tennessee. Up here in Nashville Tennessee. I've lived in Brooklyn, I lived in Houston Atlanta ,something always brings me back to Nashville,

[@nickbrett8642]

Johnny,Elvis,Carl,Roy,Jerry Lee,and the rest of suns artists,and black blues,never have that sound like that again

[@williampoff913]

This mini documentary is spot on with this quote.........."The world will never see the likes of Elvis and Johnny Cash again". NEVER.

[@brianellinger6622]

Elvis in a chuckling voice says you can't touch this .

[@bryancash6330]

It’s funny to think my grandmother on my moms side helped deliver Lisa Marie Presley working as a nurse in Memphis and my grandfather on my dads side was Johnny Cash’s cousin and my mother dated Justin Timberlake’s father in millington before dating my dad. I have all these connections to music, rock country and pop.

[@bryancash6330]

Now I just need to find my connection to Kevin Bacon lol

[@helenhollis3984]

Thank you for this!

[@vladblack1529]

Great video, thx for posting it.✌🏼

[@Robert-lg2bl]

Awesome video!!

[@sharonholt3118]

Great video!

[@rogerlewis7770]

I use 2 c Jhonny Cash as a kid he had a house in Jamaica🌴 he wz a very nice man 👨

[@Danbach90]

Great coverage of the history here

[@OrdoSanctiBenedictus]

Hey that was a great video thanks.

[@stevehorak]

incredible info Never heard this stuf fbefore THank you

[@scottyb7979]

Not a huge fan of either one, but still a fan and definitely tremendous respect. This was really cool.

[@gilbertoderrico5632]

Grandissimo Elvis

[@rodneywells4640]

Thank you that was awesome

[@robertyearian227]

That was very good

[@BeritMichelsen-w1d]

Those Who hated Elvis was People Who where jealous of him,off offcourse.....and there should be roles to.ALL fans cuz i belive that they are the reason indirect that famous people die young! So to ALL fans out there : Give ALL fans peace when they need it❤❤❤They are Just people they too,so dont forget IT!❤❤Love from a friend of all famous people!!❤❤

[@cordellsenior9935]

Cash do'n an Elvis impression was impressive.

[@carolynpinkley7062]

Peace in the valley and how great thou are