I also cannot believe there will ever be another with charisma, talent, looks, and the soul that truly loved everyone and had so much empathy for people. Also very humble. R.I.P Elvis you are still so loved.❤❤
Elvis is truly a beautiful man physically. He was kind in this interview and we get to see the real Elvis as a 25 year old man. He was no longer an adolescent but a man. He lost his mother during that time and had to adjust to an empty mansion in Memphis. A huge adjustment. A true Adonis. He recorded “Surrender” and “It’s Now or Never” both songs demonstrated his ranges bordering on operatic.
OMG, Beautiful man, who was possibly still missing his beloved mother as he arrives back to Graceland. After he did his service in the Army more men respected him who had been his biggest critics. And he wasn't bragging, it was pandemonium when his ship pulled in to that German port. That's a great video too, he was shocked there were thousands of people who couldn't speak English, yelling "Elvis". They had their national guard just to get him on the train. You are the man mike I appreciate this great reaction.😘
What a beautiful man. From when Frank's daughter Nancy Sinatra said, and it's on film, when she carried him the gift and met him for the first time, she said, he melted her heart. She ending up doing a !movie later and was a dear friend to Elvis. Frank's show was faltering so the producers thought getting Elvis on a Welcome Home show was ratings gold, which it was. Frank was A little jealous of Elvis at first but later was A friend . In fact when Elvis died Frank was terribly affected by the loss. "He said, I was just a singer but Elvis changed !music and culture he was a kind and generous man". I can't thank you enough for this reaction. You are the best.
Love your insights. Elvis was still worrying that people wouldn't be interested in him any more. Crazy him! He was beautiful and incredible. His voice in Elvis is back is sublime. The interview took place in Vernon's office at Graceland.
Mike, this interview was done as soon as Elvis came home from his military service, March, 1960. He was at Graceland, in his father Vernon’s office, which is a separate building on the Graceland grounds, not far from the mansion. Elvis was very tired, it was a long trip, had press and camera men following him. At every stop he made, there was a press conference, and many pictures taken. I have to say, I always felt that Elvis looked his very best coming out of the service, his hair, his physic al beauty couldn’t be matched! When his first album came out at that time, called: “Elvis Is Back” I thought it was one of his very best!! The songs on it were outstanding! Pick all or anyone of those songs, you’ll be impressed to say the least. Thanks again Mike for a spot on reaction to Elvis, and his very likable personality! 👍💗🕺🎶
@@patticriss2238yes, your right, I did say in my comment that Elvis was in Vernon’s office which was in a separate building on the estate, not in the mansion. It must have been difficult going in his home without his Mom there. Always nice to text with an Elvis fan, thank you for replying
This interview took place in the office on the grounds of Graceland. It was so sad in a way because his mom had died and he bought Graceland for her. It must have been so hard for him to step back into that house after being away 2 years. And his father met a woman in Germany who eventually became his wife. So Elvis probably had so much on his mind. But this is definitely one of my favorite interviews.
Awwwwwww Elvis is so so beautiful and so sweet here he literally takes your breath away!! Such stunning angelic beauty!!!! His gentle polite humility gives him such endearing charm you just want to hug him!!! Oh and that gorgeous gorgeous Elvis smile and laugh and that adorable Elvis voice just makes you melt!!! Oh Elvis is such a beautiful kind sweetheart!!!! I am so so sorry his mama died - he loved her so much and was so close to her - it must have been so very hard for him!!! Thank you so much for your great reaction and Happy New Year!!!
It’s impossible not to smile when Elvis smiles. A few of my favourites are; My Boy Don’t cry Daddy & Kentucky Rain Happy New Year to you and your family Mike🎉
The footage of him arriving and departing Germany is incredible. The fan response I believe even supersedes what he experienced in the States in some aspects.
Very true! His communication skills and the way he interacted on stage was very comforting and welcoming and just authentic even if parts of it was media trained, it still showed that he was also being himself. He was a complete rare gem.
Elvis did make friends in the Army: Charlie Hodge who performed on stage with him and Joe Esposito who was a business manager, both served with him. The public perception of Elvis did change because of his service: he went from a dangerous rebel to a patriotic good boy. Of course, this eventually hurt his career as he became the boy next door in his movies, he lost that dangerous edge which he didn't get back till the '68 Special. Elvis gives very thoughtful, intelligent answers here, belying his high school education and poor upbringing.
What a gorgeous man! Breathtaking really and when he smiles and laughs I'm gone ❤. I think he himself said that the army turns boys into men. The beauty of his vocals on the first LP he recorded on his return - Elvis is Back - shows that his voice had matured too. Some lovely bluesy tracks on that album, Reconsider Baby, and Like a Baby.
Another super video and analysis on Elvis Presley. I truly enjoy this channel Mike, and just as much the comments you attract to it and the feedback. My kind of people. who appreciate all this. Really nice choice these interviews and indeed the time capsule that they are. Incredible how watchable he was and still is, hypnotically magnificent.
He looks absolutely gorgeous!!!! Lord have Mercy 😍 This took place at Graceland in Vernon's office. It was difficult because his mama died and he needed to adjust without her being there. Please react to Elvis ... King of Kindness. 😊 Love and look forward to your reactions! Thanks so much. TCB ⚡👑🌹
hi mike this is a edited version of a longer interview this they've cut a lot of his full answers off they cut a whole lot out of this unfortunately you should find the full interview & checkout for yourself yes, germany was good for elvis in so many ways lol just look at him he really matured while in the army and in this first interview it is very apparent this is a very mature elvis i always feel bad for him here (hes at graceland in his father's office here) hes just had to return to graceland without his mother there... something hes said he knew would be hard for him & kinda dreading it having lost her during boot camp.. and here hes been home less than 24hrs, no sleep or food or time to himself i can only imagine how difficult all this must've been for him but as usual he handles it with grace thanks mike :)
Sergeant Elvis Presley, honorably discharged, March 6, 1960 is extremely tired because he literally just got home to Graceland from a long trip back to the states after serving 2 yrs in the Army. Elvis had traveled home to Memphis after his press conferences at Ft Dix & also met with beautiful Nancy Sinatra. As he traveled by train home, he met with fans along the way. Once home, there’s more footage of Elvis walking outside his beautiful Graceland mansion, taking a nibble of a guitar cake that fans made & then walking into the office (Vernon’s office) a building on the Graceland grounds. Elvis was tired & said he hadn’t ate anything. - Folks may get confused about his answer about being careful answering questions in regard to girlfriends. 1st thing is that he had a difficult time trying to communicate with females in Germany because of the language barrier. If he did date anyone, he needed a translator and many times it was just frustrating. When he met Priscilla, all the guys thought she was a lot older & many of the guys, who were G.I.’s were wanting to dance with her. Yes, Elvis was taken away by her beauty. He made sure the guys left her alone & protected her. (She went to his party alone with permission from her mother & stepfather) Elvis enjoyed talking with her because she was American & well yes, it was nice to speak to someone from home. Now the reason why he said what he said about being careful was because he had a long time girlfriend, Anita Wood, who he dated from 1957-1962. Anita didn’t know anything about Priscilla until later when she found a letter from Priscilla to Elvis inside the pages of a book & basically that was it. Anita walked out. Everyone, including Elvis, Vernon & even his Mama Gladys (before she passed) thought they were going to get married. Gladys liked Anita and wanted grandkids. Elvis, thought he would eventually marry (because of the times, proper thing to do) even though he really didn’t want to marry. - And as for the Army, Elvis had to serve because he was drafted. Thing is, he was an only child, only son who also was the family breadwinner. At the time, the government, the conservative groups & religious groups didn’t like Elvis at all. There’s footage of people mostly men calling him bad names etc. The government feared his popularity & power so me thinks what better way to control this young man, use him for photo ops for the military & quiet those groups who opposed him, so Elvis was drafted. He didn’t want to go away for 2yrs during the height of his career that literally seemed to happen overnight! Elvis had to take the lumps & make the best of it. Imagine if Elvis didn’t get drafted. Hmmm, He did become the ‘American boy’ but perhaps he had his own take on his destiny. While stationed in Ft Hood, Texas his parents would often visit with Elvis & they stayed at Eddie Fadal’s home but his Mama was becoming increasingly ill & eventually passed away. As for traveling, Elvis traveled a lot. 1954, 1955, 1956 Elvis & the Blue Moon Boys traveled by car mostly the backroads throughout the South & Midwest. Elvis did travel to Canada and toured there in 1957 in his gold lame suit. During the movie years, Elvis first thought he would make movies & have concert tours but Hollywood machine couldn’t have fans split their money on a concert or a movie, Hollywood wanted their money out of him so no concert tours while in contract for film making. Fun fact about Elvis, he didn’t like movie musicals. Elvis wanted to be a dramatic actor, not a version of what Hollywood thought he was. Producer Hal Wallis said, Only sure thing in Hollywood is an Elvis Presley movie. He made his money off of Elvis then invested that money into independent films. Elvis didn’t like that & told that to Hal Wallis. Elvis Presley movies also saved a major movie production company. Same thing with Vegas. By the late 60’s there was a steady decline in Vegas. Young people were going to concerts and not going to Vegas. Rat Pack wasn’t playing in Vegas anymore. 1969, Elvis is the new force in Vegas & revitalizes it! Parker loves it cause he could gamble while folks from around the world visit Vegas to see ELVIS! Elvis literally performs 2 shows a night & then a third show was added in ….. the napkin contract Parker made to pay off his gambling debts ….. TCB⚡️TLC⚡️
Oh I must add …. there’s footage of the press conferences in Germany & at Ft Dix March 1960. (Also footage of Private Presley during his induction, physicals, famous hair cut in which Elvis said, “Hair today, gone tomorrow” as he feels his new buzz cut) Elvis was also interviewed by Tina Louise in 1960 Ft. Dix - Tina is most known later on for her role as Ginger in Gilligan’s Island a TV sitcom.
Elvis before the army stint had only been to Canada for 3 shows...Austin Butler on Kimmel or Fallon showed how Elvis' voice had changed verbally over the years....nice review
THE best, most cool-headed, polite person to ever do an interview. I would love to hear what he had to say after some press conferences & interviews once he was off-camera. Yes, his Mom passed away on Aug. 14, 1958, before he left for Germany & he was granted emergency leave to be by her side. She was 46.
@@therewatchproject Yes. Well there is that issue of genetically inherited health problems. Elvis' maternal grandparents were first cousins. This can lead to various inherited physical problems. Information indicates the gene for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, which affects the lungs & liver, was inherent in the family. The family health information is quite convoluted, some of which has been questioned for accuracy, much of which is correct. But we do know about Elvis’ multiple health issues which he inherited & had to live with for many years.
@@bobbysea9149 NO, she was 46; ELVIS was 42. Get out your pen & paper & subtract 1912 from 1958. Or you can just read about it. "Gladys Presley died at the age of 46 on August 14, 1958."
Mike! Your like a xmas present I can't wait to open LOL. There is another tape out there when he went into the army and the cameras were all over him and took pictures of him getting weighed inn his underwear and having his hair all shaved off and invading his most personal privacy. I felt so sorry for him. These are the tapes you can believe about elvis when it comes from his own lips or his musicians lips or close friends only.thank you Mike
Great reaction, Mike! You do such a wonderful job of picking up on so many nuances. And yes, Elvis is beautiful! A great book to read if you really want to get to know Elvis, and how he felt about his career, Army stint, Hollywood years, as a young man is “Elvis’s Man Friday” by his cousin Gene Smith. Gene was really like a brother to Elvis, and he loved him and tells you a lot about what Elvis was thinking and why during these years. Also, the book “In the Twilight of Memory” by June Juanico-there is a documentary about the summer of 1956 with June-it is really good with 8mm footage.
There's a few more interviews on UA-cam around his army time. Add enrolling as well. His first film after the army was G.I .blues. Which was the same year as that interview 1960. but it looks so different you could say. Yes his mother died 1958 while he was in the army. Gladys died the same month as Elvis. Aug 14. Elvis 16.
I'm sure this interview had a bit at the beginning where he was on the lawn with a massive guitar-shaped cake welcoming him home and he ate some of the icing of the cake but so nice to see it again - he did look a bit tired but still gorgeous - thanks for sharing - he also did a press conference before his concerts at Houston Astrodome 1970 which is good 💕
He was never the same after the army. The forced nature and the awful press and the absolute judgement he faced. But losing his mother was the lynch pin. As I said before, he was devastated.
I've always been fascinated with this interview in comparison to his 1956 interview by Hy Gardner. He is treated so differently in the two interviews. In 1956 he is questioned about his controversial persona. In the post Army interview, he is the accepted star returning home to his fans. Thanks for sharing. TCB
This interview was recorded in his fathers office at Graceland. He had stockpiled some material which was drip fed during his army stint which did very well so he wasn`t as much out of the public eye as he could have been. Elvis met Joe Esposito who became the foreman of the Memphis Mafia and Charlie Hodge who was a great singer, he did harmony on many Elvis songs, he showed Elvis how to protect his voice, played with him on stage and remained a close and loyal friend to the end.
Elvis is stunning in all categories...even his talking voice is mesmerizing. The fact that he's a twin is a lot to comprehend sometimes. A beautiful human being. There's a documentary called King of Kindness about some of his charitable contributions that you should check out. He was so much more than what we saw onstage.😊❤
Although he wished more than anything to return to the US, it must have been extremely difficult for him to come home and face the fact that his mom wasn`t there anymore to greet him and that his beloved Graceland felt somewhat empty without her. When you`re young, two years is a long time. When you`re young and a celebrity and you`ve been absent for two years, it may seem like a lifetime. In Elvis`s case, the changes he experienced personally and the changes in the musical field after two years were mindblowing. For two years he lived in a time bubble only to be pushed back into the everyday life and the changed musical arena. In 1960, he returned as a changed grownup man. In the 1950s, his influence on young people was too massive for the US government. They considered Elvis a threat because they believed him to be a rebel, which he never was, at least not deliberately. Removing him from the spotlights, sending him away, and washing his brains was a clever manoeuvre and his manager was all for it. To this day, we can only speculate why Colonel Parker signed this contract. I am convinced there was far more to it than Parker ever admitted. But there is always the possibility that Parker was ignorant of the plot. Those who don`t believe me should study John Lennon`s assassination. Another entertainer with too many liberal ideas and an enormous influence on the masses.
Elvis dated Anita Wood from 57 - 62 The Colonel would not let her go to Germany - I have read her book its fascinating!! but They talked on the phone all the time and letters I found one He wrote to her online He was really in Love wih her --- Yes I am now living in Canada YES Elvis had 2 concerts here but I am Texan and I get say that again ( love your accent ) Elvis matured a lot after the army and OH How beautiful He was -- IN ELVIS' 72 / 45 MIN INTERVIEW HE SAID ABOUT GOING INTO THE ARMY --- AT THAT TIME HE SAID I THOUGHT EVERYTHING WAS GONE!!!! ALL OF IT!!!!! IM DONE - ELVIS HAD THAT SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN WAYS HUMBLE KIND RESPECTFUL --- I LOVE YOUR REACTIONS WITH ELVIS --- SO ENJOYABLE THANKS HUN
Thank you so much for another insightful reaction. There were people who knew him who have stated that when he spoke to you or was listening to you he had a way of making you feel like you were the most important person in the room. He bought Graceland for his mother and sadly she didn't live there for very long . His mother passed away while he was in Germany and he was devastated .
Thanks once again Mike, for your kind reactions to keep the E1vis legacy alive! Isn't it a fine interview with an homecoming E1vis, who lost his mother 2 years ago?! He looked a little sad and dreamy, but when he smiles...🌞 There is another great interview from February 1970 in Texas, before performing in the Houston Astrodome. Would you react to it, Mike?🙏
In my opinion, knowing what I know after doing research it was well known that he didn't want to get married. And his marriage wasn't an happy one except for his love of Lisa Marie, who he adored . Been awhile since I had seen this interview with Elvis Thanks Mike.
He dated several girls while in Germany.He almost died when he covered himself with a tarp with the engine running.It was bitter cold.By God's nercy the wind blew off the tarp he slept under.He was in reconnaisace and accidentally went over the enemy border..close call.Culd have been caught and imprisoned.
The only time Elvis entertained out of the U.S was a couple of shows he did in Canada. Colonel would not let him tour out of the U.S. because of the fact that he was not a U.S. Citizen and did not want to leave the U.S. because his fear of not being able to get back.
✨ And on the 8th day, God created ELVIS!⚡️ HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELVIS! (January 8, 1935)⚡️💕👑🎸🎶😎💕 ‘Until We Meet Again, May God Bless You, As He Has Blessed Me’ ‘Adios’ Elvis Presley TCB⚡️TLC⚡️
Elvis mentions keeping Graceland as long as possible and not only is it still his (his granddaughters) but it's second only to the White House as the most visited home in the United States. ❤❤❤❤
hi mike this is a edited version of a longer interview this they've cut a lot of his full answers off they cut a whole lot out of this unfortunately you should find the full interview & checkout because you miss some great Elvis answers such is "Army terns boys to men" and "I was in tanks for a long time, and they rock and roll quite a bit". Also some more footage of this interview of him walking at Graceland and eating a guitar shape cake. Regarding his trip to Paris, it is interesting to know from an interview given by John Expetito (one of the .Memphis mafia members) after Elvis' death, about the excitement of the fans in Paris and after their visit to the Moulin Rouge, and the invitation of girls to Elvis' suite, the manager of the Moulin Rouge show called and asked John Expetito to persuade the girls to come back because the show at the Moulin Rouge could not start. It is also sad to know that due to his service in Germany and the conditions that prevailed, for example, having to stay in the snow for hours, his superiors in the army administered the first substances so that the soldiers would not sleep and would be alert, something that brought him into contact with prescription drugs for the first time and is one of the reasons that Elvis was not with us longer, to give us his incredible talent.
@@StyleitchicShop his name was joe esposito & i find it strange you've copied the first paragraph from my comment & elvis was using prescription speed long before the army..he would get it from his mother at the time they were called "diet pills" (black beauties) that doctors were giving out to housewives like candy also downers (mothers little helpers) valium elvis had already been using these touring in the 50s pre army
@@belinda35_77Why bring that up? FYi the army gave out the pills so the soldiers could stay awake while on watch. Nobody thouOh,ght the pills were harmful.I was prescribed speed in the nineties for weight loss.Did you know Michael Jackson was a drug addict?.He died from taking a major tranquilizer.Prince was an addict and so was Freddie Mercury and Johnny Cash.Furthermore, Mercury said he liked to live dangerously so he tried all drugs and picked up men, different ine every night.He died with AIDs, hirrible death.So when you talk about Elvis, be sure you mention the things I just did when you talk about these other entertainers. Be sure you always mention drugs when you mention most stars tidzy.
He had already done King Creole that spring. He was at Fort Hood, Texas, undergoing his 6 months of military training when Gladys was admitted to hospital, and was given an emergency leave.
It must if been really hard to go in to Grace land, as his beloved mom was not there his, the one person he could truly trust n confide in! He met Charlie hodge n Joe esposito in the army, Charlie would give him scarves n do backing vocals Joe was his road manger & grass / spy for the fake colonel, performance of the sinatra show are 👌👍
Yes, Elvis is referencing “The girl he left behind” which was in fact his future wife, the mother of his only child Lisa Marie who sadly died fairly recently.
@ Now Elvis grand daughter Riley is in charge of Graceland. Riley is the oldest. She had a younger brother Benjamin who also died fairly recently. Many say Lisa Marie never got over her only son’s death (suicide) If you look up Benjamin Keough , Elvis only grandson, you may be surprised at how much he resembles his famous grand father.Lisa Marie also has twin daughters who are now in their teens. They’re the youngest .Elvis was a twin (his twin died at birth) but Pricilla also has twin siblings. So it’s no shock Lisa Marie had twins.
you may enjoy an early radio interview from 1956- ua-cam.com/video/FvdFctPgDdI/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared. Or the Hy Gardner Calling TV show interview-ua-cam.com/video/F2ea6lwxdbE/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared Elvis didnt give many interviews after 1956 There is of course a few press conferences, 1970 when Elvis played the Houston Astrodome ua-cam.com/video/VrC2MibvSCI/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared and the 1973 interview announcing the Satellite show ua-cam.com/video/DNGMCZU-PkU/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
Hi Mike, you mentioned Elvis being humble when he said something about bragging. I wonder if that humbleness also applied when he was not quite truthful about “eating out” and saying he didn’t go anywhere except Paris. There are a number of stories about him going to different spots such as Munich (which was a multi day trip). Elvis was very conscious that a percentage of his fanbase was from poorer socio economic circumstances, so maybe his responses were in deference to them, trying to minimise his social advantage. Also, Elvis absolutely hated people seeing him eat, which meant, even in Memphis and Hollywood, he mostly ate at home and used room service when he toured.
Included in the link - ua-cam.com/video/-AFQO5ymoiI/v-deo.htmlsi=YKQjbAduBcs0bsXZ - is a video of a story by one of Elvis’s backup singers that I think you’ll enjoy. It’s a great insight into what a fun and thoughtful person he was. Very much appreciating your videos.
Dodger cooked for his whole barracks. Thats where he met half of the Memphis maphia. Joe Esposito was acquired, in Germany and a couple of others. But Joe was his road manager until the end. When Priscilla’s parents let her come to Memphis, at 16, she lived with the didger downstairs at Graceland. Ostensibly. I think they really tried for a long while. And he was gone making movies and he was hiding Priscilla. Hahaha
I wish he was not so polite. That and the need to maintain a public persona, drilled by the conniving Colonel, it did contribute to his issues later in life. Of course, his fame had no rulebook yet.
Hi Mike, you mentioned Elvis being humble when he said something about bragging. I wonder if that humbleness also applied when he was not quite truthful about “eating out” and saying he didn’t go anywhere except Paris. There are a number of stories about him going to different spots such as Munich (which was a multi day trip). Elvis was very conscious that a percentage of his fanbase was from poorer socio economic circumstances, so maybe his responses were in deference to them, trying to minimise his social advantage. Also, Elvis absolutely hated people seeing him eat, which meant, even in Memphis and Hollywood, he mostly ate at home and used room service when he toured.
I look at his face and think, “yes. Definitely the best looking human I’ve ever seen”. And then he SMILES!! It gets better? Impossible.
Oh Yes!!!!!
I’ve never heard a better singer, seen a more beautiful human, or witnessed anyone possessing more charisma, than Elvis.
I don’t think there will ever be another person born with those qualities.
He was amazing in every way!
Me too!!!!!
I also cannot believe there will ever be another with charisma, talent, looks, and the soul that truly loved everyone and had so much empathy for people. Also very humble. R.I.P Elvis you are still so loved.❤❤
Elvis is truly a beautiful man physically. He was kind in this interview and we get to see the real Elvis as a 25 year old man. He was no longer an adolescent but a man. He lost his mother during that time and had to adjust to an empty mansion in Memphis. A huge adjustment. A true Adonis. He recorded “Surrender” and “It’s Now or Never” both songs demonstrated his ranges bordering on operatic.
OMG, Beautiful man, who was possibly still missing his beloved mother as he arrives back to Graceland. After he did his service in the Army more men respected him who had been his biggest critics. And he wasn't bragging, it was pandemonium when his ship pulled in to that German port. That's a great video too, he was shocked there were thousands of people who couldn't speak English, yelling "Elvis". They had their national guard just to get him on the train. You are the man mike I appreciate this great reaction.😘
We all know he was talented. Sure. We all agree. But can we just take a moment to really behold the beauty of this young man? 😍😍😍😍
Another fantastic reaction thank you😊 he was humble and so genuine
I saw someone say “God was showing off when he created Elvis”
Thank you Mike for reacting to this interview ❤
Thank YOU Athena!
What a beautiful man. From when Frank's daughter Nancy Sinatra said, and it's on film, when she carried him the gift and met him for the first time, she said, he melted her heart. She ending up doing a !movie later and was a dear friend to Elvis. Frank's show was faltering so the producers thought getting Elvis on a Welcome Home show was ratings gold, which it was. Frank was A little jealous of Elvis at first but later was A friend . In fact when Elvis died Frank was terribly affected by the loss. "He said, I was just a singer but Elvis changed !music and culture he was a kind and generous man". I can't thank you enough for this reaction. You are the best.
Thank YOU Mary!
Love your insights. Elvis was still worrying that people wouldn't be interested in him any more. Crazy him! He was beautiful and incredible. His voice in Elvis is back is sublime. The interview took place in Vernon's office at Graceland.
Mike, this interview was done as soon as Elvis came home from his military service, March, 1960. He was at Graceland, in his father Vernon’s office, which is a separate building on the Graceland grounds, not far from the mansion. Elvis was very tired, it was a long trip, had press and camera men following him. At every stop he made, there was a press conference, and many pictures taken. I have to say, I always felt that Elvis looked his very best coming out of the service, his hair, his physic al beauty couldn’t be matched! When his first album came out at that time, called: “Elvis Is Back” I thought it was one of his very best!! The songs on it were outstanding! Pick all or anyone of those songs, you’ll be impressed to say the least. Thanks again Mike for a spot on reaction to Elvis, and his very likable personality! 👍💗🕺🎶
@@judyking1011 he never even made it in the house. But he didn’t begrudge them. They were in Vernon’s office, at the time.
@@patticriss2238yes, your right, I did say in my comment that Elvis was in Vernon’s office which was in a separate building on the estate, not in the mansion. It must have been difficult going in his home without his Mom there. Always nice to text with an Elvis fan, thank you for replying
He really changed. Losing his mother and all the circumstances surrounding that. He was devastated. It was heartbreaking to watch
Such a good point! He’s back in Graceland without the one person he did all this for.
This interview took place in the office on the grounds of Graceland. It was so sad in a way because his mom had died and he bought Graceland for her. It must have been so hard for him to step back into that house after being away 2 years. And his father met a woman in Germany who eventually became his wife. So Elvis probably had so much on his mind. But this is definitely one of my favorite interviews.
Awwwwwww Elvis is so so beautiful and so sweet here he literally takes your breath away!! Such stunning angelic beauty!!!! His gentle polite humility gives him such endearing charm you just want to hug him!!! Oh and that gorgeous gorgeous Elvis smile and laugh and that adorable Elvis voice just makes you melt!!! Oh Elvis is such a beautiful kind sweetheart!!!! I am so so sorry his mama died - he loved her so much and was so close to her - it must have been so very hard for him!!! Thank you so much for your great reaction and Happy New Year!!!
Thank you Christine!
All i can say is the only reason Elvis didn't take his concerts outside of America was down to one man, Tom Parker.
exactly. and Tom Parker wasn't even his real name
So true & sadly the truth about Parker wasn't known publicly for many years after Elvis passing ...
I am late but sooooo excited for you to see this and your reaction
This is the first time Elvis has been home since his mother had passed away
Omg, how gorgeous this man was. " Prince from another Planet " very true title.
Oh I know - He is so gorgeous he actually takes your breath away - Oh yes Heavenly Beautiful!!!
Hi Mike, it was a pity you only got to see an abbreviated version of this press conference. There were some other fascinating bits missing.
Fire. He looks so amazing here 🔥🔥🔥
It’s impossible not to smile when Elvis smiles. A few of my favourites are;
My Boy
Don’t cry Daddy &
Kentucky Rain
Happy New Year to you and your family Mike🎉
The footage of him arriving and departing Germany is incredible. The fan response I believe even supersedes what he experienced in the States in some aspects.
I love to hear your thoughts Mike, always refreshing.
Thank you Greg!
Very true! His communication skills and the way he interacted on stage was very comforting and welcoming and just authentic even if parts of it was media trained, it still showed that he was also being himself. He was a complete rare gem.
Elvis did make friends in the Army: Charlie Hodge who performed on stage with him and Joe Esposito who was a business manager, both served with him.
The public perception of Elvis did change because of his service: he went from a dangerous rebel to a patriotic good boy. Of course, this eventually hurt his career as he became the boy next door in his movies, he lost that dangerous edge which he didn't get back till the '68 Special.
Elvis gives very thoughtful, intelligent answers here, belying his high school education and poor upbringing.
Most special humun. Ever. Sad. No1.
I think this interview is in his father, Vernon's, office. He really was gorgeous here and such a sweetheart.
What a gorgeous man! Breathtaking really and when he smiles and laughs I'm gone ❤. I think he himself said that the army turns boys into men. The beauty of his vocals on the first LP he recorded on his return - Elvis is Back - shows that his voice had matured too. Some lovely bluesy tracks on that album, Reconsider Baby, and Like a Baby.
Another super video and analysis on Elvis Presley.
I truly enjoy this channel Mike, and just as much the comments you attract to it and the feedback.
My kind of people. who appreciate all this.
Really nice choice these interviews and indeed the time capsule that they are.
Incredible how watchable he was and still is, hypnotically magnificent.
Thank you!
He looks absolutely gorgeous!!!! Lord have Mercy 😍 This took place at Graceland in Vernon's office. It was difficult because his mama died and he needed to adjust without her being there. Please react to Elvis ... King of Kindness. 😊 Love and look forward to your reactions! Thanks so much. TCB ⚡👑🌹
Yes it must have been hard for him to go back home and his mam not been there, but what a beautiful man,😊❤
Thank YOU Carrie!
Swoon, what a beautiful man he was.
hi mike
this is a edited version of a longer interview this they've cut a lot of his full answers off
they cut a whole lot out of this unfortunately
you should find the full interview & checkout for yourself
yes, germany was good for elvis in so many ways lol just look at him
he really matured while in the army and in this first interview it is very apparent this is a very mature elvis
i always feel bad for him here
(hes at graceland in his father's office here)
hes just had to return to graceland without his mother there... something hes said he knew would be hard for him & kinda dreading it
having lost her during boot camp..
and here hes been home less than 24hrs, no sleep or food or time to himself
i can only imagine how difficult all this must've been for him but as usual he handles it with grace
thanks mike :)
Thanks Belinda!
Sergeant Elvis Presley, honorably discharged, March 6, 1960 is extremely tired because he literally just got home to Graceland from a long trip back to the states after serving 2 yrs in the Army. Elvis had traveled home to Memphis after his press conferences at Ft Dix & also met with beautiful Nancy Sinatra. As he traveled by train home, he met with fans along the way. Once home, there’s more footage of Elvis walking outside his beautiful Graceland mansion, taking a nibble of a guitar cake that fans made & then walking into the office (Vernon’s office) a building on the Graceland grounds. Elvis was tired & said he hadn’t ate anything. - Folks may get confused about his answer about being careful answering questions in regard to girlfriends. 1st thing is that he had a difficult time trying to communicate with females in Germany because of the language barrier. If he did date anyone, he needed a translator and many times it was just frustrating. When he met Priscilla, all the guys thought she was a lot older & many of the guys, who were G.I.’s were wanting to dance with her. Yes, Elvis was taken away by her beauty. He made sure the guys left her alone & protected her. (She went to his party alone with permission from her mother & stepfather) Elvis enjoyed talking with her because she was American & well yes, it was nice to speak to someone from home. Now the reason why he said what he said about being careful was because he had a long time girlfriend, Anita Wood, who he dated from 1957-1962. Anita didn’t know anything about Priscilla until later when she found a letter from Priscilla to Elvis inside the pages of a book & basically that was it. Anita walked out. Everyone, including Elvis, Vernon & even his Mama Gladys (before she passed) thought they were going to get married. Gladys liked Anita and wanted grandkids. Elvis, thought he would eventually marry (because of the times, proper thing to do) even though he really didn’t want to marry. - And as for the Army, Elvis had to serve because he was drafted. Thing is, he was an only child, only son who also was the family breadwinner. At the time, the government, the conservative groups & religious groups didn’t like Elvis at all. There’s footage of people mostly men calling him bad names etc. The government feared his popularity & power so me thinks what better way to control this young man, use him for photo ops for the military & quiet those groups who opposed him, so Elvis was drafted. He didn’t want to go away for 2yrs during the height of his career that literally seemed to happen overnight! Elvis had to take the lumps & make the best of it. Imagine if Elvis didn’t get drafted. Hmmm, He did become the ‘American boy’ but perhaps he had his own take on his destiny.
While stationed in Ft Hood, Texas his parents would often visit with Elvis & they stayed at Eddie Fadal’s home but his Mama was becoming increasingly ill & eventually passed away. As for traveling, Elvis traveled a lot. 1954, 1955, 1956 Elvis & the Blue Moon Boys traveled by car mostly the backroads throughout the South & Midwest. Elvis did travel to Canada and toured there in 1957 in his gold lame suit. During the movie years, Elvis first thought he would make movies & have concert tours but Hollywood machine couldn’t have fans split their money on a concert or a movie, Hollywood wanted their money out of him so no concert tours while in contract for film making. Fun fact about Elvis, he didn’t like movie musicals. Elvis wanted to be a dramatic actor, not a version of what Hollywood thought he was. Producer Hal Wallis said, Only sure thing in Hollywood is an Elvis Presley movie. He made his money off of Elvis then invested that money into independent films. Elvis didn’t like that & told that to Hal Wallis. Elvis Presley movies also saved a major movie production company. Same thing with Vegas. By the late 60’s there was a steady decline in Vegas. Young people were going to concerts and not going to Vegas. Rat Pack wasn’t playing in Vegas anymore. 1969, Elvis is the new force in Vegas & revitalizes it! Parker loves it cause he could gamble while folks from around the world visit Vegas to see ELVIS! Elvis literally performs 2 shows a night & then a third show was added in ….. the napkin contract Parker made to pay off his gambling debts …..
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Oh I must add …. there’s footage of the press conferences in Germany & at Ft Dix March 1960. (Also footage of Private Presley during his induction, physicals, famous hair cut in which Elvis said, “Hair today, gone tomorrow” as he feels his new buzz cut) Elvis was also interviewed by Tina Louise in 1960 Ft. Dix - Tina is most known later on for her role as Ginger in Gilligan’s Island a TV sitcom.
Elvis before the army stint had only been to Canada for 3 shows...Austin Butler on Kimmel or Fallon showed how Elvis' voice had changed verbally over the years....nice review
THE best, most cool-headed, polite person to ever do an interview. I would love to hear what he had to say after some press conferences & interviews once he was off-camera. Yes, his Mom passed away on Aug. 14, 1958, before he left for Germany & he was granted emergency leave to be by her side. She was 46.
Wow only 46?!
@@therewatchproject Yes. Well there is that issue of genetically inherited health problems. Elvis' maternal grandparents were first cousins. This can lead to various inherited physical problems. Information indicates the gene for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, which affects the lungs & liver, was inherent in the family. The family health information is quite convoluted, some of which has been questioned for accuracy, much of which is correct. But we do know about Elvis’ multiple health issues which he inherited & had to live with for many years.
Actually she was 42.
@@bobbysea9149 NO, she was 46; ELVIS was 42. Get out your pen & paper & subtract 1912 from 1958. Or you can just read about it. "Gladys Presley died at the age of 46 on August 14, 1958."
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Mike! Your like a xmas present I can't wait to open LOL. There is another tape out there when he went into the army and the cameras were all over him and took pictures of him getting weighed inn his underwear and having his hair all shaved off and invading his most personal privacy. I felt so sorry for him. These are the tapes you can believe about elvis when it comes from his own lips or his musicians lips or close friends only.thank you Mike
Great reaction, Mike! You do such a wonderful job of picking up on so many nuances. And yes, Elvis is beautiful!
A great book to read if you really want to get to know Elvis, and how he felt about his career, Army stint, Hollywood years, as a young man is “Elvis’s Man Friday” by his cousin Gene Smith. Gene was really like a brother to Elvis, and he loved him and tells you a lot about what Elvis was thinking and why during these years. Also, the book “In the Twilight of Memory” by June Juanico-there is a documentary about the summer of 1956 with June-it is really good with 8mm footage.
There's a few more interviews on UA-cam around his army time. Add enrolling as well. His first film after the army was G.I .blues. Which was the same year as that interview 1960. but it looks so different you could say. Yes his mother died 1958 while he was in the army. Gladys died the same month as Elvis. Aug 14. Elvis 16.
I'm sure this interview had a bit at the beginning where he was on the lawn with a massive guitar-shaped cake welcoming him home and he ate some of the icing of the cake but so nice to see it again - he did look a bit tired but still gorgeous - thanks for sharing - he also did a press conference before his concerts at Houston Astrodome 1970 which is good 💕
He was never the same after the army. The forced nature and the awful press and the absolute judgement he faced.
But losing his mother was the lynch pin. As I said before, he was devastated.
I've always been fascinated with this interview in comparison to his 1956 interview by Hy Gardner. He is treated so differently in the two interviews. In 1956 he is questioned about his controversial persona. In the post Army interview, he is the accepted star returning home to his fans.
Thanks for sharing. TCB
This interview was recorded in his fathers office at Graceland. He had stockpiled some material which was drip fed during his army stint which did very well so he wasn`t as much out of the public eye as he could have been. Elvis met Joe Esposito who became the foreman of the Memphis Mafia and Charlie Hodge who was a great singer, he did harmony on many Elvis songs, he showed Elvis how to protect his voice, played with him on stage and remained a close and loyal friend to the end.
Elvis is stunning in all categories...even his talking voice is mesmerizing. The fact that he's a twin is a lot to comprehend sometimes.
A beautiful human being. There's a documentary called King of Kindness about some of his charitable contributions that you should check out. He was so much more than what we saw onstage.😊❤
Красивый и скромный Король рок-н-ролла Элвис Пресли, как не хватает тебя в этом мире!?
The interview took place in an office on the grounds behind Graceland. Usually his father Vernon would be in the office overseeing expenditures etc.
Simply great
Although he wished more than anything to return to the US, it must have been extremely difficult for him to come home and face the fact that his mom wasn`t there anymore to greet him and that his beloved Graceland felt somewhat empty without her.
When you`re young, two years is a long time. When you`re young and a celebrity and you`ve been absent for two years, it may seem like a lifetime. In Elvis`s case, the changes he experienced personally and the changes in the musical field after two years were mindblowing. For two years he lived in a time bubble only to be pushed back into the everyday life and the changed musical arena.
In 1960, he returned as a changed grownup man.
In the 1950s, his influence on young people was too massive for the US government.
They considered Elvis a threat because they believed him to be a rebel, which he never was, at least not deliberately.
Removing him from the spotlights, sending him away, and washing his brains was a clever manoeuvre and his manager was all for it.
To this day, we can only speculate why Colonel Parker signed this contract.
I am convinced there was far more to it than Parker ever admitted.
But there is always the possibility that Parker was ignorant of the plot.
Those who don`t believe me should study John Lennon`s assassination.
Another entertainer with too many liberal ideas and an enormous influence on the masses.
Elvis dated Anita Wood from 57 - 62 The Colonel would not let her go to Germany - I have read her book its fascinating!! but They talked on the phone all the time and letters I found one He wrote to her online He was really in Love wih her --- Yes I am now living in Canada YES Elvis had 2 concerts here but I am Texan and I get say that again ( love your accent ) Elvis matured a lot after the army and OH How beautiful He was -- IN ELVIS' 72 / 45 MIN INTERVIEW HE SAID ABOUT GOING INTO THE ARMY --- AT THAT TIME HE SAID I THOUGHT EVERYTHING WAS GONE!!!! ALL OF IT!!!!! IM DONE - ELVIS HAD THAT SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN WAYS HUMBLE KIND RESPECTFUL --- I LOVE YOUR REACTIONS WITH ELVIS --- SO ENJOYABLE THANKS HUN
Thank YOU!
Beautiful ❤️
Thank you so much for another insightful reaction. There were people who knew him who have stated that when he spoke to you or was listening to you he had a way of making you feel like you were the most important person in the room.
He bought Graceland for his mother and sadly she didn't live there for very long .
His mother passed away while he was in Germany and he was
devastated .
Sadly Gladys died before he left for Germany,had to leave about ten days after she died,I don't know how he coped.
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS, THANKS MIKE!! 👊😉💯💯💯💯
Thank you!
Thanks once again Mike, for your kind reactions to keep the E1vis legacy alive! Isn't it a fine interview with an homecoming E1vis, who lost his mother 2 years ago?! He looked a little sad and dreamy, but when he smiles...🌞
There is another great interview from February 1970 in Texas, before performing in the Houston Astrodome. Would you react to it, Mike?🙏
Than you!
In my opinion, knowing what I know after doing research it was well known that he didn't want to get married. And his marriage wasn't an happy one except for his love of Lisa Marie, who he adored . Been awhile since I had seen this interview with Elvis Thanks Mike.
He dated several girls while in Germany.He almost died when he covered himself with a tarp with the engine running.It was bitter cold.By God's nercy the wind blew off the tarp he slept under.He was in reconnaisace and accidentally went over the enemy border..close call.Culd have been caught and imprisoned.
Great reaction.👍👏
Thank you!! 😁
He never really got over his mom's death, apparently he was going to throw himself in there with her, his grief was on another level!
The only time Elvis entertained out of the U.S was a couple of shows he did in Canada. Colonel would not let him tour out of the U.S. because of the fact that he was not a U.S. Citizen and did not want to leave the U.S. because his fear of not being able to get back.
He lost his mother when he was in the Army that hit him hard ☹️♥️
✨ And on the 8th day, God created ELVIS!⚡️ HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELVIS! (January 8, 1935)⚡️💕👑🎸🎶😎💕
‘Until We Meet Again,
May God Bless You,
As He Has Blessed Me’
‘Adios’
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Elvis mentions keeping Graceland as long as possible and not only is it still his (his granddaughters) but it's second only to the White House as the most visited home in the United States.
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Would love to go there someday!
hi mike
this is a edited version of a longer interview this they've cut a lot of his full answers off
they cut a whole lot out of this unfortunately
you should find the full interview & checkout because you miss some great Elvis answers such is "Army terns boys to men" and "I was in tanks for a long time, and they rock and roll quite a bit". Also some more footage of this interview of him walking at Graceland and eating a guitar shape cake. Regarding his trip to Paris, it is interesting to know from an interview given by John Expetito (one of the .Memphis mafia members) after Elvis' death, about the excitement of the fans in Paris and after their visit to the Moulin Rouge, and the invitation of girls to Elvis' suite, the manager of the Moulin Rouge show called and asked John Expetito to persuade the girls to come back because the show at the Moulin Rouge could not start. It is also sad to know that due to his service in Germany and the conditions that prevailed, for example, having to stay in the snow for hours, his superiors in the army administered the first substances so that the soldiers would not sleep and would be alert, something that brought him into contact with prescription drugs for the first time and is one of the reasons that Elvis was not with us longer, to give us his incredible talent.
Ah, will check out the longer version. Thanks!
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his name was joe esposito & i find it strange you've copied the first paragraph from my comment & elvis was using prescription speed long before the army..he would get it from his mother
at the time they were called "diet pills" (black beauties) that doctors were giving out to housewives like candy
also downers (mothers little helpers) valium
elvis had already been using these touring in the 50s pre army
@@belinda35_77Why bring that up? FYi the army gave out the pills so the soldiers could stay awake while on watch. Nobody thouOh,ght the pills were harmful.I was prescribed speed in the nineties for weight loss.Did you know Michael Jackson was a drug addict?.He died from taking a major tranquilizer.Prince was an addict and so was Freddie Mercury and Johnny Cash.Furthermore, Mercury said he liked to live dangerously so he tried all drugs and picked up men, different ine every night.He died with AIDs, hirrible death.So when you talk about Elvis, be sure you mention the things I just did when you talk about these other entertainers. Be sure you always mention drugs when you mention most stars tidzy.
1960 was Elvis in his prime.
It’s taking place in the office in Graceland
Yes his Mom passed Aug 14, 1958 He was filming King Creole - and came home while she was sick and passed -
He had already done King Creole that spring. He was at Fort Hood, Texas, undergoing his 6 months of military training when Gladys was admitted to hospital, and was given an emergency leave.
Great video !
(Elvis Rags to riches (Take 2), it’s a piece of advice.)
This is one of my favourite interviews. Yes, he looks and sounds amazing. A bit subdued because of his mum no longer being there.
Think he was still grieving his Mom here.
Request little sister/get back midnight show Vegas 70 he's playing guitar sitting down, so gooood👌👍
I'll check it out!
I agree. This sit down is so good...he sings parts of Little Sister/Get Back, I Was the One, Love me and Are You Lonesome Tonight "😊❤
It must if been really hard to go in to Grace land, as his beloved mom was not there his, the one person he could truly trust n confide in! He met Charlie hodge n Joe esposito in the army, Charlie would give him scarves n do backing vocals Joe was his road manger & grass / spy for the fake colonel, performance of the sinatra show are 👌👍
Yes, Elvis is referencing “The girl he left behind” which was in fact his future wife, the mother of his only child Lisa Marie who sadly died fairly recently.
So sad
@ Now Elvis grand daughter Riley is in charge of Graceland. Riley is the oldest. She had a younger brother Benjamin who also died fairly recently. Many say Lisa Marie never got over her only son’s death (suicide) If you look up Benjamin Keough , Elvis only grandson, you may be surprised at how much he resembles his famous grand father.Lisa Marie also has twin daughters who are now in their teens. They’re the youngest .Elvis was a twin (his twin died at birth) but Pricilla also has twin siblings. So it’s no shock Lisa Marie had twins.
@@RosieM1970Lisa had ivf, so they are not twins, she just had 2 embryos implanted.
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He also met Priscilla in Germany
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you may enjoy an early radio interview from 1956- ua-cam.com/video/FvdFctPgDdI/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared.
Or the Hy Gardner Calling TV show interview-ua-cam.com/video/F2ea6lwxdbE/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
Elvis didnt give many interviews after 1956
There is of course a few press conferences, 1970 when Elvis played the Houston Astrodome ua-cam.com/video/VrC2MibvSCI/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
and the 1973 interview announcing the Satellite show ua-cam.com/video/DNGMCZU-PkU/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
Thank you for these!
Hi Mike, you mentioned Elvis being humble when he said something about bragging. I wonder if that humbleness also applied when he was not quite truthful about “eating out” and saying he didn’t go anywhere except Paris. There are a number of stories about him going to different spots such as Munich (which was a multi day trip). Elvis was very conscious that a percentage of his fanbase was from poorer socio economic circumstances, so maybe his responses were in deference to them, trying to minimise his social advantage. Also, Elvis absolutely hated people seeing him eat, which meant, even in Memphis and Hollywood, he mostly ate at home and used room service when he toured.
Included in the link - ua-cam.com/video/-AFQO5ymoiI/v-deo.htmlsi=YKQjbAduBcs0bsXZ - is a video of a story by one of Elvis’s backup singers that I think you’ll enjoy. It’s a great insight into what a fun and thoughtful person he was. Very much appreciating your videos.
Singers today lucky album. 2. 3. Years. Elvis. 2 3. Year. Plus. 3 3films. So bucy.
He took his dad with him and The Dodger with him. ( grandma).
Dodger cooked for his whole barracks. Thats where he met half of the Memphis maphia. Joe Esposito was acquired, in Germany and a couple of others. But Joe was his road manager until the end.
When Priscilla’s parents let her come to Memphis, at 16, she lived with the didger downstairs at Graceland. Ostensibly. I think they really tried for a long while. And he was gone making movies and he was hiding Priscilla. Hahaha
Priscilla was nearly 18, and she was suppose to stay with Vernon n dee, but she stayed at Grace land
@ that’s not so.
I wish he was not so polite. That and the need to maintain a public persona, drilled by the conniving Colonel, it did contribute to his issues later in life. Of course, his fame had no rulebook yet.
Hi Mike, you mentioned Elvis being humble when he said something about bragging. I wonder if that humbleness also applied when he was not quite truthful about “eating out” and saying he didn’t go anywhere except Paris. There are a number of stories about him going to different spots such as Munich (which was a multi day trip). Elvis was very conscious that a percentage of his fanbase was from poorer socio economic circumstances, so maybe his responses were in deference to them, trying to minimise his social advantage. Also, Elvis absolutely hated people seeing him eat, which meant, even in Memphis and Hollywood, he mostly ate at home and used room service when he toured.