"Elvis Was NOT Racist" Priscilla Presley Clears Up False Elvis Presley Claims
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- Опубліковано 18 лип 2022
- Former wife of the 'King of Rock 'n' Roll' Elvis Presley, Priscilla Presley joins Piers Morgan Uncensored to discuss the new film all about Elvis' life by Baz Luhrmann and how accurate the film really was and how well Austin Butler played him.
Piers firstly asks about the movie and what Priscilla thought about Butler's depiction of her late ex-husband. The actor had studied Elvis for two years to perfect his character and mannerisms. Priscilla also gives her verdict on Olivia de Jong, who played her in the movie.
Piers finally asks Priscilla if she thinks Elvis would survive in today's world of cancel culture with all the controversy that's surrounded his life, which leads to her addressing reports he was racist.
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Where does Elvis Presley rank all-time?
One convincing argument supporting Elvis Presley's lack of racism is the degree to which all of his HIS music was so very influenced by the Negro Spirituals and other Black music of the time, in which Presley grew up. It WAS! And, such is life and such also cannot be refuted, can it?
At the top
Massively overrated …decent singer in the early years and that’s it ….with the 60s everyone moved on and wrote their own stuff he was at the mercy of songwriters giving him rubbish
Definitely in the top five. His voice was like velvet when he was in the right mood and singing the right song.
@@shabbysuzannah3702 Pretty much, yeah.
BB KING: 'Let me tell you the definitive truth about Elvis Presley and racism', The King of the Blues, B.B. King said in 2010. 'With Elvis, there was not a single drop of racism in that man. And when I say that, believe me I should know'. -- BB KING
Ali and basically every black person who ever met him said the same thing
@@flightofthebumblebee9529 Yes, and there is NO WAY that Muhammad Ali would go on the record like he did ... nonetheless attend and speak at Elvis' memorial if he was a racist. LOVE OR HATE ALI.... I think we can all just agree on this.
Ali went on to say, after his memorial speech in Elvis' honor, that he wished they could drive around TOGETHER IN ONE CAR right down the main strip in their neighborhoods to show the world that black and white people can get along. THIS WAS MOHAMMAD ALI, who said this. A devout Muslim and a devout Christian in PERFECT HARMONY during a very dangerous time...
Ali spoke highly of elvis
@@flightofthebumblebee9529 so why is white people offended by any situation back then ?
@@lexkanyima2195 idk what your question means. I'm only 40 and was born in 1982 so I've never lived among any racist white folks.
I'm Black and I like Elvis Presley music
Same
Elvis grew up with African American. The big Christian singers. And the blues singers. If it wasn't for them we would of new elvis ❤
Elvis always reminds me of an AA man. With the clothing and style
This name calling when the person concerned is not around anymore to defend themselves is disgusting. So good that Priscilla was able to put the record straight.
The insults and lies about elvis are ALL coming from left-wing democrats.
That's how f**ed up the democrat party is today.
Lmao ... Oh well white woman tell the truth all the time
It's hard to imagine racist would be a disgrace to Elvis when he repeatedly took writes, money, and fame from Black people. He basically stole Black magic and profited from it. Such a shame. Here is one of my favorite quotes from Chuck Berry - the true pioneer of Rock and Roll
“No, it is not unfair that six people have on gray suits and I have on a blue suit or it's not unfair that seven people are eating turkey and I chose to have chili or whatever. That's what it was. More people chose his music than chose mine … or my records…” :'(
PS. Michael Jackson is the best artist the world has ever seen ;) Spread the News
@@crazy4corbinbleux i kudos about Michael Jackson. Michael couldn’t walk down the street without people trying to grab him and get a piece of him. Over seas and every where in the world. I like Elvis too but Michael is a whole different ball game.
@@crazy4corbinbleux Michael Jackson was a beastly animal that stole from other black people, as well as the innocence of his many male tot victims. He definitely stole the moonwalk from old time AA dancer, Bill Baily that can be seen doing the same dance steps on black and white film clips, from way back in 1952. Jackson's own employees say that the dirty dancer refused to issue their paychecks for months at a time, and expected the maids to work for free. Prince was much more talented than the grossly over rated boi predator, Michael Jackson. The famous purple one caused Jackson many sleepless nights when he stole his thunder from "Thrilla", back in 1984 with his Oscar winning biopic and soundtrack album, "Purple Rain." Prince Rodgers Nelson is the true pioneer. Spread the news. 😁
MUHAMMAD ALI - 'Elvis was my close personal friend. He had a robe made for me. I don't admire nobody, but Elvis Presley was the sweetest, most humble and nicest man you'd want to know. We must understand, Elvis did lot for poor people, he cared for people, he had a good heart, he just wasn't a person who was great with talent, but he was great in spirit and with God in his heart. I wouldn't praise nobody if he don't deserve it, because I am the greatest of all time in boxing, in boxing. I said boxing ! But I'm telling you, I'm Black, I'm a Islamic, I'm 100% different from you. But I’ll tell the world Elvis was the greatest of all time. I'm a Muslim who's black who stands up for what he believes. I don't have to say what I don't feel, I'm not false, I don't have to say this. I have no Bosses. I'm free. He to me, is one of the greatest singers, actors and all round men of all time.” ~ "THE GREATEST" MUHAMMAD ALI.
Oh wow
Nicely done!
Where did he say this? I’d like to see it
Every great person I’ve met and talked with ALL act in this very same manner. Real people, honest people with PRINCIPLE are above these stupid labels being handed out in today’s ideological cancel culture atmosphere. Ali is the Greatest. Elvis is the Greatest. So are so many more in this same vein of spirit…
Even Ali was fooled
It really angers me that some people try to tarnish Elvis’s legacy and say such awful lies like him being a racist when he was just the opposite. I think it’s jealousy and envy of Elvises popularity at that time. Thanks god for Priscilla to set the record straight. She is such a lovely person i can see why she caught Elvis’s eye. She is truly special and very classy lady. I can see why Elvis tried to look for someone like her but just like him they are both one of a kind and nobody can match either one of them. I appreciate her honesty and humility still lovely as ever. God bless her and may she live a long life. 🙏
He tarnished his own legacy being abusive to priscilla.
I'm Black and NEVER believed that he was racist. I can tell who is and isn't. We usually can.
Exactly ‼️
I agree. I DEFINITELY don’t believe Elvis was racist.
No, some of us usually can't! It's not what Elvis did, it's what he didn't do! It's all about money! Elvis was a person who knew what fences to ride!
Uh. “We”? Speak for yourself. I’m black and have always been under the impression the man was a racist. I have many people in my community to back up these sentiments.
@@TheMsLady4Real respect
Some of these questions were super intrusive but she handled it with such class and clarity ! She is an amazing woman
"It's almost like we're looking for something from everyone that we can somehow dispose them, in some way"
straight facts
Yes indeed. Its a renewed style of racism that has popped its ugly head in this generation. They look to authenticate they're own racism "SEE THEY ARE RACIST TOO!"
"Hey look, she said blacks, so that makes it ok that I use "white bread", "crackers" and "white devils." or ""Hey look, she said whites, so that makes it ok that I use "ni**ger", and all the others racist remarks." They are looking for exoneration for their own racism which makes them feel justified.
ALL these people do is breed hatred into the world to keep people DIVIDED. NOBODY today that is about love and peace and mankind are looking to find scenarios they can twist into their own racist dialog. They are looking to keep people divided, under the guise of building your own race up or your own political party up. There are some in all races and political parties doing this, and its a real shame. There are far better ways to bring people together --- ALL PEOPLE together. One race, the human race. "The same God that made YOU, made THEM TOO." -- Elvis Presley
I was like “oh” like dang she just dropped something so truthful with that old school, give to you straight manner and it was awesome. I miss that
LITTLE RICHARD "He sung my Tootie Fruti & by him singing it, made it bigger & made ME bigger" And then he said: “I thank God for Elvis Presley. I thank the Lord for sending Elvis to open the door so I could walk down the road...”- Little Richard
Of course Elvis was not racist. The film does a great job at addressing cultural appropriation and giving credit where credit's due whilst also showing that Elvis did what he could during the societal struggles of the time and I believe Priscilla recognizes that. I wish Piers would at least address that instead of continuously indulging in his own echo chamber and, with that, staying incredibly small-minded. If anything, Piers is really good at simplifying a really complicated and layered issue, essentially doing the same as what he accuses 'woke cancel culture' of. So what is he really contributing besides preaching to the choir and feeding his ego?
It's hard to imagine racist would be a disgrace to Elvis when he repeatedly took writes, money, and fame from Black people. He basically stole Black magic and profited from it. Such a shame. Here is one of my favorite quotes from Chuck Berry - the true pioneer of Rock and Roll
“No, it is not unfair that six people have on gray suits and I have on a blue suit or it's not unfair that seven people are eating turkey and I chose to have chili or whatever. That's what it was. More people chose his music than chose mine … or my records…” :'(
@@crazy4corbinbleux are you referencing hound dog? Because that was written by 2 jews. Explain why his black contemporaries, like Berry (remember elvis never claimed he created rock) BB King, Big momma Thortan, etc who all praised Elvis
@@crazy4corbinbleux Elvis is the greatest, most influential, and important figures in the music industry. mj is a child predator, deal with it😂
@@crazy4corbinbleux maybe read what I said again: "The film does a great job at addressing cultural appropriation and giving credit where credit's due whilst also showing that Elvis did what he could during the societal struggles of the time"
Elvis grew up in a black community. That music was truly a part of him, as the movie shows. Was it wrong that a white person got the opportunities that a black person didn't? Yes, obviously. Was it wrong that he got to make all that money from it while a black person couldn't? Yes.
You could also view him as introducing black music to the masses and breaking barriers. Essentially that's what he did and he suffered the consequences: they way he was moving - inspired by black culture - ended him up having to do service overseas for two years. But after that he continued anyway because he was simply being himself, and with that making a statement.
Things aren't always so black and white, pun intended.
@@crazy4corbinbleux yyyaaaaawwwwnnnn... find a new line dear, this one is stale!
It's not Elvis's fault that America was segregation, that america was prejudice, Elvis was banned for playing black music, black musicians thanked him for opening doors. I mean. What else do you want? He was raised in a black community. My family is asian, we live in a Latin American country and I act, sing, speak, like an hispanic. I was raised here, and love hispanic people and the music!
Gospel, is an inspiration of european chours, everything that was ever made, is an inspiration of something else.
Elvis is, and always be the best. I'm 26 and I will always love him..
Just because he's Elvis he's treated this way. He's almost godlike.
Hold up, WHAT? Did you just say Gospel came from Europeans?? Lol. I'm 26 as well but I am not this brainwashed
@@crazy4corbinbleux yes. In inspired mostly on european chours, do your research FOR REAL. Everything we do in inspired by something else. Stop commenting sht.
@@ynho6424 Gospel came from AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITIES. The Elvis film could tell you that one..
@@ynho6424 no baby Gospel is Black American music stop spreading this bs info
@@moneyexe2403" The term gospel was influenced by Latin and Greek. It has two Germanic roots, and when translated into Old English, it is written as Godspell. God means good, and the spell means news or account. The term was used to refer to the first four books of the New Testament Bible and any texts used in the Christianity doctrine. The term was later spelled as gospel in the 18th century. The term gospel means good news.
The traditional hymns were introduced in the United States by the Europeans who had settled in North America."
Everything comes with an inspiration baby, do your research.♡
Should I give you the link?
I'm glad Priscilla that you and Lisa Marie really liked the movie! I have seen it 5 times so far ! Blessings to you and your family 🥰from Australia
Me too. Seen the Elvis movie 5 times. Loved it. South Africa⚡🇿🇦
Elvis was the best!! I were lucky to have known two ladies who knew Elvis personally. Sadly, one passed on. There's one left. She took a lot of pictures of Elvis, spent time with him and all the boys at his Palm Spings home, where he handed the Elvis golden TCB necklace .... he hanged it around her neck personally. She always was a good friend to Elvis.
His female vocal back-up singers were all black woman. He listened to their voices and offered them a contract. He never saw the color of their skin.
I'm glad the movie's premiere brought in more money than the new Top Gun and moved to #1 position.
Well said. I've seen the movie 5 times and loved it. His echo will never die! ⚡🎤🇿🇦
Loads of white artists have black female backing singers, because they sound great and usually can sing the pants off of the star lead singer.
The reason they are backing singers is because historically the music industry didn't want to promote them as solo artists and white audiences preferred listening to, and watching, white people singing and playing rather than black folks, so it was, and in many cases still is, their only way of making a little money.
I wonder if you've seen the countless LP covers from the 50's and 60's of artists like Otis Redding etc with a photo of a blonde girl on the front.
There's nothing wrong with anyone being influenced by any one else.
it couldn't be any other way.
Just credit (and royalties) where it's due.
stop it please of course he saw color. he appreciated talent regardless.
@@NoLefTurnUnStoned. Rufus Thomas, James Brown, Little Richard, Jackie Wilson, Fats Domino, BB King, Darlene Love, Cissy Houston all loved and respected Elvis. Chuck Berry said about Elvis, "He was the greatest who ever was, is or ever will be." BB King said Elvis didn't steal anything. He sang what he absorbed. It was his life. Even Muhamad Ali said Elvis was the greatest. Also Elvis gave credit.
@@georgefreemon2935
Copy paste copy paste copy paste…
If anyone thinks that then they’re delusional. He was the exact opposite. They were his friends, his inspiration & he fought for them!!
Hello how are you doing and everyone around you?
@@williamrichard9832
Bot.
Michael Jackson is the greatest artist of all time!! Forever!!
@@crazy4corbinbleux Michael who?
@@xhogun8578 MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON BORN AUGUST 29 1958 passed away sadly on JUNE 25 2009 - and NO I didn't look this up I know these dates by heart !! Michael FOREVER!
Just judging by Elvis's body language and mannerisms from old video footage of him mingling with black people.....you can tell Elvis was not racist, and I grew up and endured racism in Hawaii in the 70s....and it was from the Asians, believe it or not.
Elvis took his sound from Black musicians. He just made the sound more pop.
Bot racist. Just stole from blacks and didnt give credit or pay. Oh and he was a rapist. Well ped0. Yeah rapist lol. And not a very good musician either. Over 0/10 as a person. Major L. Embarressment to his race. Trash honestly.
@@user-xm5ny2ju9m Yes & Elvis NEVER denied using songs from the black people, he loved their music! He actually made these singers, songwriters & musicians famous later, because of his NAME. They were also all PAYED for their material. If it wasn't for Elvis, by bringing the Black music scene to the forefront & giving them an avenue, a chance to be heard; who knows when black music would have been able to enter the mainstream. Why don't you do yourself a favour & go watch the ELVIS movie. You'll not only enjoy it, but it'll let you learn & get a glimpse of some of the real TRUTHS, about Elvis Presley! :)
@@lynetteh824 where is it showing?
@@user-xm5ny2ju9m Where are you living? It's showing in the US, UK, AUS, EU, Sth America, Canada, Asia & Pacific. Sth Africa, UAE, even Ukraine, etc, but unfortunately not in Russia & China. :)
Elvis thought that we would forget him! Not a chance. My children know who Elvis is. I took my 3 grandchildren to see the Elvis movie. They loved it. Elvis will always be remembered and loved!
ELVIS IS STILL #1 TODAY: Elvis gave an astronomical 1,684 Concerts and over 6,000 Live Performances during his 24 year career, an astonishing and amazing achievement not surpassed by anyone else in the music business!
And over 1.6 Billion Records sold Worldwide (international sales went largely unreported so no one truly knows how many more records he actually sold around the world - probably 2x that amount reported). The Highest Selling MUSICIAN in the History of Recorded Music. AND the Only Entertainer in the World that is a member of these 4 major Music Halls of Fame - Rock 'n Roll HOF, R&B HOF, Country HOF and Gospel HOF!
His contributions to the blues and gospel and rockabilly often is misunderstood or undervalued. The most amazing stat to me that Elvis absolutely crushes is 114 Top 40 Hits on the Billboard charts. Noone comes ANYWHERE CLOSE.
114 were in the Top 40, 40 were in the top 10, and 18 went to number one BEFORE HE DIED. Today he's up to 34 Number 1 Hits. "Elvis: 30 #1 Hits" debuted in 2003. Its most recent certification, a 6× Platinum award, for US sales in excess of six million copies, was announced by the RIAA on March 8, 2018. England accounted for over 3 Million. The album helped Elvis to have the longest span of number one albums on the Billboard 200. The album remained on the chart for one hundred and twelve weeks.
"Elvis created a new style all his own, and gave an injection to black music like no other artist had ever done." --- Legendary black entertainer Rufus Thomas.
"Throughout history, white men have always branded the pages of history with Great White Hopes putting Whites over Blacks like nobles like Elvis being the King of Rock and Roll, Springsteen being The Boss and The Beatles being the best. Yes, these guys were good. But they weren't better singers or dancers than blacks. The difference is that whites control the press, the media, and they make the public believe whatever they desire. I will change this now with the power of my songs and dance and looks and total reclusiveness and mystery world. I am not prejudice, it's just time for the first black king now." - Michael Jackson
@@crazy4corbinbleux Naah, just racist people put one race on top of another. We got racist clowns in every race, but most people Thank God are GOOD PEOPLE. Elvis felt that Fats Domino was the "King of Rock and Roll" to him. Later in life he just despised the title, thought it was silly and stated that there is only ONE KING, Jesus Christ. Elvis said most importantly: "Help your brother along the way no matter where he starts because the same God that made you made him too." Elvis was 100% not racist. That MJ quote above sounds awesully racist -- not one of his better quotes.
@@crazy4corbinbleux MJ demanded he be called King wherever he went. Elvis asked NOT to be called king, or stated Jesus was King, that's the biggest difference between MJ and EP.
@@depper Awkward moment when Michael Jackson is the songwriter behind his classics on the GREATEST SELLING ALBUM OF ALL TIME THRILLER- I literally found this out today with a friend over dinner but Michael wrote Billie Jean, Beat It and Wanna Be Startin Something. It's insane to me how talented the man is. What huge classics did Elvis write on his own? Ummm.. i'll wait. And NO one will know the NAME OF OTIS BLACKWELL!! WHAT A SHAME.
@@crazy4corbinbleux Michael Jackaon stole Billie Jean. And MJ is off topic in this thread.
The "GODFATHER OF SOUL" JAMES BROWN: “I wasn’t just a fan, I was his brother. He said I was good and I said he was good; we never argued about that. Elvis was a hard worker, and dedicated, and God loved him … I love him and hope to see him in heaven. There will never be another like that Soul Brother”. During Elvis' private family wake, James was the LAST ONE TO LEAVE. 3 hours and 30 minutes later -- it took several of his security guards to help him out of the room. James was devastated -- James and Elvis sang Gospel together many a night to all hours of the morning at each others' homes. James Brown was considered family by the Presleys they were so close.
An unbelievable natural beautiful soul
I hate that the new generation seems to be rewriting and making up crap about Elvis! everyone loved him! I watched a two part video on here its called Elvis Presley and the black community also there are videos of Elvis back up singers talk about him! they all loved him. didn´t know Whitney Huston´s mom was a back up singer also
Elvis was the most humble, humanist popular entertainer in history.
"Throughout history, white men have always branded the pages of history with Great White Hopes putting Whites over Blacks like nobles like Elvis being the King of Rock and Roll, Springsteen being The Boss and The Beatles being the best. Yes, these guys were good. But they weren't better singers or dancers than blacks. The difference is that whites control the press, the media, and they make the public believe whatever they desire. I will change this now with the power of my songs and dance and looks and total reclusiveness and mystery world. I am not prejudice, it's just time for the first black king now." - Michael Jackson
@@crazy4corbinbleux Elvis was named after people not by himself. Elvis never said Im the king but MJ with his giant ego painted his portrait surroubded by angels on big canvases and declared himself many times Im the King. Thats WHY ELvis is the most humble human being.
@@urfever Elvis was given a crown at the end of his global televised concert "Aloha From Hawaii" in 1973, and not once did he put it on his head. He claimed that Fats Domino was the true KING of rock n roll. Michael Jackson got his paper crown at Burger King and developed quite an inflated ego after the sales of his second adult solo album, "Thriller." Queen and Abba have quickly beaten its sales, and have officially surpassed Michael's old records. However, MJ fans love repeating old news that Jackson still has the "Greatest Selling Album Of All Time." Nope. 😄
@@Jake-pw7rj LOL you are comparing a Greatest Hits album (a compilation of old records) to a single new body of work?? How are those even on equal playing fields? They are not. Thriller was the first time we heard that record when released and it became THE BIGGEST SELLING ALBUM OF ALL TIME. The fact that I recently just found out Michael wrote the hits like Billie Jean, Beat It and Wanna Be Startin Something is a testament to how after all these years, I still discover new things about him that sets me in awe. What a true King.
@@crazy4corbinbleux You were told that Wacko had help by such songwriters like Ted Templeman on "Thriller." Again, the album was produced by Quincy Jones. Musicians like Eddie Van Halen were hired to play guitar because Michael Jackson could not play one musical instrument. On the other side of the coin, Prince composed all his songs, played multiple musical instruments, produced all his albums and even created musical scores like on his brilliant soundtrack to "Batman." Sorry, but Michael Jackson tapping his toes, hand clapping, and popping his lips, does not take any musical talent. It does not matter that Queen and Abba's best selling albums are hit collections. They are still selling in massive numbers and are leaving Michael Jackson in the dust. That is too bad.
BB KING: 'Let me tell you the definitive truth about Elvis Presley and racism', The King of the Blues, B.B. King said in 2010. 'With Elvis, there was not a single drop of racism in that man. And when I say that, believe me I should know'. -- BB KING
The "GODFATHER OF SOUL" JAMES BROWN: “I wasn’t just a fan, I was his brother. He said I was good and I said he was good; we never argued about that. Elvis was a hard worker, dedicated, and God loved him … I love him and hope to see him in heaven. There will never be another like that Soul Brother”. During Elvis' private family wake, James was the LAST ONE TO LEAVE. 3 hours and 30 minutes later -- it took several of his security guards to help him out of the room. James was devastated -- James and Elvis sang Gospel together many a night to all hours of the morning at each others' homes. James Brown was considered family by the Presley they were so close.
JACKIE WILSON: "A lot of people have accused Elvis of stealing the black man's music, when in fact, almost every black solo entertainer copied from Elvis." --- JACKIE WILSON (Elvis quietly paid for Jackie's medical expenses until the day he passed away in 1977. Before Jackie's stage accident he would carry a small signed photo of Elvis in his pants pocket. Every day, bar none.)
The black community did NOT like Elvis, and even after his death until recent years have struggled to appreciate his work when artists like Otis Blackwell and Chuck Berry are getting overshadowed by his music. Where are the real pioneers of his music? No one will ever know their names or see them on the covers.
As someone from the black community and as someone who attended schools with history books that were manipulated to not share our STORY- I know the entertainment industry is no different, if not worse. I am not gonna let some youtuber (race unknown) convince me that my own community loves elvis when I know the complications and controversy that existed with him in our community. The most annoying part of this film was their obsessive urgency to keep convincing the audience that Elvis always credited black people and went into the black streets and brought blacks and whites together. They knew this is one of his biggest controversies and in an effort to save his legacy and cover his back, they overdid this part of the film. This was complete hyperbole and kept getting rubbed in our faces the entire 3 hours. I also found it completely disgraceful and horrendous the release date for this film falls on the day before Michael Jackson's 13th death anniversary. Coincidence? I don't think so.
The moment Michael started breaking the ALL-TIME record sale of biggest selling album of all time- including elvis, The Beatles, etc. OVERNIGHT they called him a freak, a homosexual, a child molester, and everything they could do to turn the public against him. If you saw the Elvis film yourself, you would have seen what they did to him as well the moment he got overnight success and started to say he was being too provocative and couldn't dance the way he could on stage. Michael had it even WORSE- as a black man.
@@crazy4corbinbleux if they didnt like E then why the hell where they excited when E covered their songs - they LOVED E covering their songs , makes no sense at all if he was so hated ??
fact is MJ fans are jealous of Elvis , and Jackie fans jealous of another king , namely Bruce Lee
@@postersandstuff First of all who the heck refers to him as E ??
@@crazy4corbinbleux - I like the way you announce, "speaking as someone from the black community" and then proceed to spout your own opinions as if you're some authority and all black people hold your opinion. They don't. How pretentious are you! Perhaps more people would be more open to your viewpoint if you were a bit more humble and honest.
Anything I have ever heard about Elvis Presley has always been positive. He wasn’t racist. That is untrue. People who say these things didn’t know him. It’s ridiculous that Pricilla and Lisa and his grandchildren have to hear such unkind words about Elvis decades after he has been gone. He is still loved today 70 years after he started performing. No one can ever hold a candle to him.
Another Karen who really knew Elvis😂
@@paygorenewableenergy312 Another hater that wants to believe Elvis was a racist, but still has no concrete evidence. Every move Elvis made has been analyzed with a fine toothed comb. Haters simply dismiss the truth by calling his fans "Karen's." You certainly never knew Elvis either, padre.😄
@@Jake-pw7rj People just love to accuse everyone of racism despite having nothing to back up their accusations, it’s getting really tiring.
Wasn't a racist but married a kid
@@rollingthunder8223 Wrong, they didn’t get married until she was 22 years old.
The fact that we are still discussing him nearly half a century after his death answers that question. He was the most important musical force we have seen. John Lennon said, "Before Elvis there was nothing", and, "Without Elvis there would be no Beatles".
The black community did NOT like Elvis, and even after his death until recent years have struggled to appreciate his work when artists like Otis Blackwell and Chuck Berry are getting overshadowed by his music. Where are the real pioneers of his music? No one will ever know their names or see them on the covers.
As someone from the black community and as someone who attended schools with history books that were manipulated to not share our STORY- I know the entertainment industry is no different, if not worse. I am not gonna let Piers Morgan or any youtubers (race unknown) convince me that my own community loves elvis when I know the complications and controversy that existed with him in our community. The most annoying part of this film was their obsessive urgency to keep convincing the audience that Elvis always credited black people and went into the black streets and brought blacks and whites together. They knew this is one of his biggest controversies and in an effort to save his legacy and cover his back, they overdid this part of the film. This was complete hyperbole and kept getting rubbed in our faces the entire 3 hours. I also found it completely disgraceful and horrendous the release date for this film falls on the day before Michael Jackson's 13th death anniversary. Coincidence? I don't think so.
The moment Michael started breaking the ALL-TIME record sale of biggest selling album of all time- including elvis, The Beatles, etc. OVERNIGHT they called him a freak, a homosexual, a child molester, and everything they could do to turn the public against him. If you saw the Elvis film yourself, you would have seen what they did to him as well the moment he got overnight success and started to say he was being too provocative and couldn't dance the way he could on stage. Michael had it even WORSE- as a black man.
@@crazy4corbinbleux Very good use of copy and paste from your previous comment!
The Black community did love Elvis back in the day. It is only our new "woke" environment that has tainted everything and turns everyone against everyone.
MJ said the media only called him out after he broke sales records. His comments were in 2001, and they were blatantly false. The allegations were well before that. He was simply deflecting.
As for his comments about Elvis, he was angry that Lisa Marie divorced him. He never made those comments prior to that. This is not a new story. Jaded people always make such comments. They want to hurt those they feel hurt them.
The allegations about him and young boys began in 1986. The Police started to investigate him in 1993. None of that lines up with the timeline of his argument. He was simply playing the race card instead of making a reasoned argument.
He also mentioned that no Black people were on book covers. What an absolute lie! Oprah was the biggest thing in media at the time (maybe still is). Shaggy was the biggest selling artist. Eddie Murphy and Denzel Washington were two of the highest paid actors in 2001.
MJ was in a lot of legal trouble. Just as most people in trouble, they blame everyone else but themselves.
Elvis never called himself the "King" and would tell people that Fats Domino was the King of Rock or that Jesus is the King, not him.
Elvis and Jackie Wilson were friends. Jackie Wilson had nothing but good things to say about Elvis. Elvis helped Jackie Wilson when people were not going to his shows. When Jackie Wilson suffered a stroke and went into a coma, Elvis paid all of his medical bills for years until he died. He did that secretly, not to grandstand, but to help his friend. No doubt the great Jackie Wilson's family would 100% disagree with everything you have expressed.
@@AustinBigWig Elvis's many number ones on the RnB chart clearly demonstrates how much black people loved The King. Ignore the troll. He's a Jackson obsessive with a racist axe to grind.
@@johnnyrocker7495 Hahahahah
@@crazy4corbinbleuxESTELLE BROWN: “I loved that Man and He loved us,and we knew that”
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MYRNA SMITH (The Sweet Inspirations):: “I loved Him, he loved me,we knew that”
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MARY JENKINS: “This is the house that Elvis bought for me”
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(4”36)MARY JENKINS Elvis cook:
“He bought me diamond rings ,a Ford ,then Cadillac’s”
“I loved working there” “
I’m STILL working there(1987)”
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MYRNA SMITH (The Sweet Inspirations): “Elvis wasn’t gonna do the (Texas)Astrodome unless His girls were with Him” ua-cam.com/video/6YZRUTJnXAs/v-deo.html
SAM BELL(childhood friend of Elvis):
“He’d come in yes Ma’am ,no Ma’am…She(my Grandma) just loved Him to death”
“white people (back at that time) just didn’t say yes Ma’am ,No Sir(to Black ppl)…but He did”)
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JACKIE WILSON SON: (@ 1”10)
Elvis brought other artists to my Father’s shows”
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JAMES BROWN: “I don’t care what nobody say’s, I know Elvis”
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FATS DOMINO “A wonderful Man(Elvis) i love so well, I think of this man everytime I come to my Bandstand”
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Cissy Houston working w/Elvis
(1”18) “He was such a gentleman to me”
(2”15) “I never felt His prejudice & I don’t think He was prejudice”
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Story of Carol Fran’s ‘Crying In The Chapel’
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Getting paid directly by Elvis
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Priscilla is so soft spoken and kind. I think many women loved Elvis, that had to be difficult I'm sure!🙏
of course , he was Elvis ;)
@@postersandstuff Um, but he wasn't that cute :)
To be honest coming from the generation of millennials- justin bieber and one direction are a whole lot charming/attractive to me. I just don't see it with him...
@@crazy4corbinbleux weirdo
@@crazy4corbinbleux I'm 17 and I adore Elvis. I never found 1D or beiber that attractive lol.
@@leahfalzon92 good for you. I could never see it.
Love Elvis ❤️ if anyone tried to cancel him, the world would be in an uproar 💯
Cancel Elvis Aaron Presley??? It'd never happen!!! The government, or whoever makes those decisions doesn't want those problems!!! #LongLiveTheKing #ElvisAaronPresley #TCBinaFlash
@@roneasleyjr.1831 Long Live Michael Jackson !! The best there ever was!!
@@crazy4corbinbleux Elvis the greatest singer of all times. ⚡🇿🇦
@@crazy4corbinbleux mj is a child predator bruh😂
😂 good grief 🤦🏼♀️
She looks great for 77 years old
I think so too! Seems like a sweet soul❤️
A million dollars' worth of plastic surgery will do that for a person.
She was pretty , but the plastic surgery is awful. She can hardly smile. I'd rather see some wrinkles. Her face is puffy it's either fillers or cheek implants. My wife got fillers in her cheeks and it looked awful. A thin face is pretty . A big puffy face is not.
@@jamesclark9992 her face looks pretty thin to me. She just has a stiff face when she smiles.
At 77 years old she’s still insanely beautiful.
Uhhh..too much plastic surgery 🥴🥴
@@crazy4corbinbleux lol looks better than most women with surgery at that age.
@@GwenhwyfarAine exactly. Even if she got plastic surgery she still looks good!
@@crazy4corbinbleux Or just aged well, like Tina Fey and Julian Moore.
Lol hahaha
When being from the South labels you as racist. In parts of Canada for instance, people are not used to seeing black people. Racism might be an issue there (I'm from Canada and have seen it). Segregation does exist in some US Southern states (and elsewhere in the US and Europe) but not all people in South are racist. Black Americans are part of the fabric of the United States and were there long before others came on board. Elvis grew up with them, sang with them and lived with them. I'm sure he could not envision the US without its Black population. When I compare Canada to the States I always feel that the US has its very own unique soul and both white and blacks are part of it and let's not forget Elvis did remind others that Black Americans were the source of his music. I just cannot envision the Unites States without its Black citizens. It would not be the same country. When Elvis says " Oh Dixieland, where I was born......." he is refering to the land that belongs to all Americans there, both white and black.
If you watch the news racism is alive and well in the South. But that’s not true. Southern culture makes up a ton of different people. One thing I can say factually we have a problem with is gossiping about others. Some Southerners will be hospitable & kind and then go talk about others and in a way our culture encourages this bc we are very vocal and love to talk. There will always be people who hate others for skin tone, but they are a very low % of society & have to hide because racism isn’t openly socially acceptable.
@@momfluent5367 Gossip is very common in some European countries too, mainy in the South of Europe and Racism is a real issue in Europe (far worse than in the US). Americans for the most part, are good hearted people and much more down to earth than people in Europe. Nowhere is perfect but I love the US and the Southern states.
Anyone that accused him of being a racist is or was just jealous
Or they are telling the truth... awkward..
@@crazy4corbinbleux You're hanging around these Elvis threads like a bad smell. What a sad life you have.
@@crazy4corbinbleux lol such an overused word and if he was who cares he’s the king no matter what
@@teresawilson3893 So I guess to you it doesn't matter if he is truly a bigot and racist- all that matters is he is called King? Wow, truly speaks a lot about his fans
Exactly
She really loved him. She could have wrote about flaws or made things for a book but she stayed true to him.
Well he got her at 14 and groomed her. I assume she would.🤷🏾♀️
@@Wildlife_SA. Elvis did not want to marry Pricilla!
@@TheeMrsGrinch Elvis liked the younger girls.
She literally left him when he got into drugs and other women. They legit put that in the film! Awkwarrrd..
I believe she has written a book
I respect Priscilla for this! Keeping Elvis Presley's memorie alive. God bless and R.I.P Elvis Presley 🙏🏻🎶🎤❤️
He definitely was not a racist. If he were, BB King, his cook and the Sweet Inspirations would have said so. They’ve had nothing but good things to say about him. I’m so happy I gave the movie and his music a chance, I’m a fan now.
Depends. Racism belief ones race is better than another. When it comes to music, no. He thought blacks were better but that is music. In general, yes. Outside music yes.
Elvis was the King. Such a loss - God bless him
Hello how are you doing and everyone around you?
Apart from dating a 13yr old girl
Michael Jackson was THE KING. Such a great loss he made more after his death than any musician known to man. Fun fact: did you know they released this film the day before MJ's 13th death anniversary? Have a great day!
@@Yourpalmartin never dated her until she was older goofy
@@crazy4corbinbleux MJ and Elvis are tied don’t be goofy MJ was king of pop and Elvis was king of rock and roll
Priscilla is stunning and honest. Does not seek the public eye. True to her heart. Lovely to see Priscilla out. Great job by Mr Morgan💕XoXo
Stunning? She has a plastic face. As for honest she is milking this ride for what ever it’s worth. Being in the public eye, she hasn’t stopped. Priscilla loves the lime light and she divorced Elvis & went back to her maiden name only to take it up his name when Elvis passed. Her movie career was going nowhere. This is what a gold digger looks like.
Lol bad plastic surgery ,I think .
Lovely funny sweet woman!!!
@@valhipkiss4011 mate she looks good considering she’s nearly 80
Doesn’t seek the public eye? Are you being serious?
Priscilla was very gracious about the film. Love endures forever.
My daughter and I watched Fun in Alcapulco this morning and it was so special and sweet. Beautiful music and great movie 🌴 grew up watching Elvis.. but nice to share with next generation. God bless you Priscilla and your family.
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i often have the impression that elvis films are becoming more and more popular. even among younger people i often hear that they like to see an elvis movie. elvis has always been timeless.
@@matthewprayer3423 🤨?
Elvis was and will always be the greatest!
Michael is the greatest artist there ever was!! Then, now and FOREVER. Spread the news, have a great day!
@@crazy4corbinbleux Michael Jackson copied Elvis's moves. For example going on the tips of his toes.
@@tonitam1774 Michael jackson did his moves to and Elvis Al’s stole moves from people
@@crazy4corbinbleux true fact ❤️❤️❤️
Agree. Elvis is the greatest. He was huge in my Country. Everyone loved him. 🇿🇦
Love this woman. An icon on her own. I appreciate her honesty, she says it like it is.
No icon on her own....lookup archives of news after they split,they weren't married that long dear-she changed her name back to 'self benefit'out of her daughters 'trust'the house,etc was all left to Lisa.Long live The King🎗God bless his true love...his daughter Lisa/her family.Elvis gospel albums and life speak for the heart of this man.
@@angelacalderone9608 Don't spread UTTER LIES & RUBBISH, please! Priscilla must be a VERY STRONG lady to have put up with your type of comments for all these years.The reason she HAD to change her name back to Presley is because of having to be involved with EPE, after Vernon passed on. She was & still is the Ambassador for EPE. She has to uphold, promote the ELVIS LEGECY & product, which she does sincerely for Elvis, Lisa & her family! :)
Icon of her own? How? Because she married a big artist? What an achievement. 😂
She didn't SAVE Graceland. Blanchard Tual, was the guy, you have to thank. Not the EX-WIFE
HERE ARE THE FACTS: The great legends of color in his era: BB King - Jackie Wilson - James Brown were there to witness Elvis‘ creativity. He was a one-of-a-kind super talent that grew up in the black community during the Great Depression and segregation in the deep South. Born in 1935 in a shack his father built (no electricity or plumbing). His twin brother died at birth. The Presleys were so poor that they buried his stillborn twin brother in a shoe box. So Elvis experienced the depths of poverty from the day he was literally born. He grew up playing with black friends on the streets and in black and white southern Baptist churches, in the poorest mixed and black neighborhoods in Tupelo. His support for the civil rights movement is not known by the greater population in America. The new Elvis 2022 movie is going to examine this part. This is why almost all black musicians from that era absolutely loved Elvis because he was able to take that Memphis sound all around the country and then the world. Little Richard credited Elvis Presley multiple times for opening up the door for black music and creating a path that he could travel and so he could make his mark. Clearly a terribly racist time Elvis put poverty and racial socialization on his platform. But he did it all through Music and his behind-the-scenes actions alone. He never got political I think that’s what actually made him so powerful and able to succeed.
JOHN LEE HOOKER - "Elvis was a really good friend of mine.... He was the king." -- John Lee Hooker
MUHAMMAD ALI - 'Elvis was my close personal friend. He had a robe made for me. I don't admire nobody, but Elvis Presley was the sweetest, most humble and nicest man you'd want to know. We must understand, Elvis did lot for poor people, he cared for people, he had a good heart, he just wasn't a person who was great with talent, but he was great in spirit and with God in his heart. I wouldn't praise nobody if he don't deserve it, because I am the greatest of all time in boxing, in boxing. I said boxing ! But I'm telling you, I'm Black, I'm a Islamic, I'm 100% different from you. But I’ll tell the world Elvis was the greatest of all time. I'm a Muslim who's black who stands up for what he believes. I don't have to say what I don't feel, I'm not false, I don't have to say this. I have no Bosses. I'm free. He to me, is one of the greatest singers, actors and all round men of all time.” ~ "THE GREATEST" MUHAMMAD ALI.
BB KING: 'Let me tell you the definitive truth about Elvis Presley and racism', The King of the Blues, B.B. King said in 2010. 'With Elvis, there was not a single drop of racism in that man. And when I say that, believe me I should know'. -- BB KING
The "GODFATHER OF SOUL" JAMES BROWN: “I wasn’t just a fan, I was his brother. He said I was good and I said he was good; we never argued about that. Elvis was a hard worker, and dedicated, and God loved him … I love him and hope to see him in heaven. There will never be another like that Soul Brother”. During Elvis' private family wake, James was the LAST ONE TO LEAVE. 3 hours and 30 minutes later -- it took several of his security guards to help him out of the room. James was devastated -- James and Elvis sang Gospel together many a night to all hours of the morning at each others' homes. James Brown was considered family by the Presleys they were so close.
JACKIE WILSON: "A lot of people have accused Elvis of stealing the black man's music, when in fact, almost every black solo entertainer copied from Elvis." --- JACKIE WILSON (Elvis quietly paid for Jackie's medical expenses until the day he passed away in 1977. Before Jackie's stage accident he would carry a small signed photo of Elvis in his pants pocket. Every day, bar none.)
RANDY JACKSON (of the Jackson 5): "Elvis used Rock and Roll music to bridge the gap between whites and minorities. He was a wonderful person."
LITTLE RICHARD "He sung my Tootie Fruti & by him singing it, made it bigger & made ME bigger" And then he said: “I thank God for Elvis Presley. I thank the Lord for sending Elvis to open the door so I could walk down the road...”- Little Richard
CISSY HOUSTON: "Elvis loved gospel music. He was raised on it. And he really did know what he was talking about. He was singing Gospel all the time - almost anything he did had that flavor. You can't get away from what your roots are." - Cissy Houston (The Sweet Inspirations co-founder & member & sang vocals for Elvis, also mother of Whitney Houston)
Wonderful interview! Elvis, to me, ranks #1 for all time, always loved, forever missed!
He is #2 only behind Michael Jackson
@@crazy4corbinbleux good one🫵🏻😂
Just let them try and cancel Elvis! I went to see the Elvis film yesterday and there were young people and small children in the cinema so his legacy lives on.
Who is they? I don't know anyone who is trying to cancel Elvis.
@@felixthecat2786 by 'they' I mean the cancel culture mob, the ones who Priscilla refers to who have previously claimed Elvis was racist.
Excellent comments by Priscilla!
Elvis once said, “Marriage and the Rock and Roll life don’t mix, man.”
I have watched every Interview Priscilla has ever done. This is the very best Piers asked her questions that no one else has ever asked. Thank you.
There is quite a bit that folks do not know. He did a lot for black families when nobody was looking. Ray C. Some of us are just finding out about it now lol!
I agree. Piers is very good when he sticks to being a journalist. But when he comes across as angry or bitter it ruins everything for him. I would wish he NEVER mentions Meghan Markle again.. That feud has ruined a lot for Piers. Let her go. There are other things to talk about.
U can see it in her smile in her eyes and what she has been through I can't imagine what was for her to be the Love of The Greatest Musical Artist in history, Pricilla has done an incredible job preserving The King's Legacy, she's such an amazingly beautiful woman, thank u so much Pricilla for everything ❤
This interview just made me love Elvis and the Presleys even more! If you know you know!
It's hard to imagine racist would be a disgrace to Elvis when he repeatedly took writes, money, and fame from Black people. He basically stole Black magic and profited from it. Such a shame. Here is one of my favorite quotes from Chuck Berry - the true pioneer of Rock and Roll
“No, it is not unfair that six people have on gray suits and I have on a blue suit or it's not unfair that seven people are eating turkey and I chose to have chili or whatever. That's what it was. More people chose his music than chose mine … or my records…” :'( *sigh*
@@crazy4corbinbleux Elvis wasn't a racist nor did he "steal" black music lmfao 🤦♀️🤣 Please do your research! Many Black Artists loved him, all people loved him and still do! And if he was such a racist then why did the man buy many black ppl cars, jewelry, you name it he brought them stuff? And if he was a racist why did he have black background singers (The Sweet Inspirations who absolutely adored him)?
@@crazy4corbinbleux And just to add. Nor did he steal rights etc 🤣🤣🤣 He always asked permission BY THE WRITERS ETC and gave credit when credit was due! Again, do your research ❤️
@@FearlessTommo Yes, let the Sweets tell you. They worked on stage with him for years.
@@FearlessTommo the fact that your channel has Trump as the cover photo speaks volumes as to who I am talking to. Carry on. Michael Jackson FOREVER !!
Priscilla is a class act. Bright and beautiful. Elvis was truly blessed to have this living angel in his life. I love ❤️ Priscilla!!
@Blue Bird - very true. She seems too good for him.
I had a huge argument with a friend about elvis. In the end it was agreed that elvis, himself, was not racist. There are some who see his rise to fame as something that represents a white man being successful singing black music, while black musicians never made it big. Even those who did, didn’t reach that level of financial independence.
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Tell your friend that EP recorded 784 songs. Only 53 were written by blacks and they were all credited on the record. If he'd recorded nothing by blacks, they say that he was discriminatory. Can't win!
@@johnnyrocker7495 Rule #1: anyone who says 'Blacks' are prejudice AF.
No. That idea is as full of holes & music inaccuracy as a white supremacist evaluation on Presley & 1950's Rock n Roll music.
1)Presley is being held accountable for the lives of the Blues artists that came BEFORE Him. Rock n Roll came from a bigger music gene pool than just Blues/R&B.
2)When Presley crossed over to the POP (white) charts/Hit Parade, in 1956(with 'Heartbreak Hotel'), Black Rock n Roll artists were already topping the POP charts. Little Richard, along with many Black Rock n Roll artists was appearing in the most successful RnR Movie of the 1950's ,The Girl Can't Help It'. He sang the title tune to the Movie & was billed Equally to the white music artists in the Movie.
3)Those Black Rock n Roll artists, Chuck Berry, Little Richard,Bo Diddley, The Platters, Frankie Lymon,Fats Domino(& more) indeed did "make it big" & got rich. It was the Blues & Country artists got left behind by Rock n Roll. BLACK Rock n Roll artists also left behind BLACK Blues artists.
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'ROCK ,ROCK ,ROCK' (1956)
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4) Black journalist STEREO WILLIAMS: "That Elvis had a much bigger hit with 'Hound Dog' compared to its original singer, Big Mama Thornton, is also often cited as evidence of his benefitting solely from being a white face. But in the 1950s, hit songs would be recorded by several artists; and while there were many blatant examples of 'white washing' black hits for white audiences (see: Pat Boone), it wasn't automatic that the White artist would have the bigger hit or the definitive version. 'Blueberry Hill' is considered by many to be Fats Domino's signature song, but it had been written by Vincent Rose and recorded by several artists prior to his much more well-known 1956 version. There is more nuance in the discussion of who-recorded-what-first-and-why than many like to consider.
www.elvis.com.au/presley/why-i-stopped-hating-elvis-presley.shtml
"I'd always been led to believe rock 'n' roll was a sea of Black faces until this one gyrating white guy came along...ELVIS FIRST SINGLE…WAS A YEAR BEFORE Chuck Berry's first, BEFORE Bo Diddley, BEFORE Little Richard's 1st('Tutti Frutti')"
www.elvis.com.au/presley/why-i-stopped-hating-elvis-presley.shtml
5) "I was raised being told negative untruthful things about Elvis; like so many other Black children in this country"
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1950's Rock n Roll did NOT END segregation, but it was a small ,shining light, against segregation that happened almost a decade PRE- the1964 Equal Rights act, PRE-MLK speeches, Civil rights marches. Presley & Rock n Roll were both a force for good. Presley, ALAN FREED, DICK CLARK, all those Rock n Roll artists were music component's, not politicians, that helped Black artists get thru to the mainstream(for citations on that check BB KING, Little Richard, Rufus Thomas, Bobby Bland biographies & interviews).
RUFUS THOMAS: R&B artist @ SUN records, DJ & Friend of Elvis from
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@@crazy4corbinbleux 🥱BS!
She is a beautiful, poised, grounded woman.
Why would anyone even SUGGEST such a thing??!!??? Elvis lived in a time and place where he too suffered simply for NOT being racist. Elvis loved Jack and Bobby, and Dr. king.
Unfortunately, there are lots of people who believe that he was racist solely because he was around the time of racial segregation.
Calling Elvis racist is equivalent of saying a dog is a cat! Far from it
Elvis the greatest ever will be
Elegant lady, top interview. Elvis, one of legends, very few, MJ, The Beatles, phenomenal.
The fact that anyone would think Elvis was racist is preposterous!! Like my mom said today after we saw the movie, “he was more black than white”.
I mean, considering the times, it's not a surprise if he was.........
@@LisaF777 yes it is considering the way he grew up & the music he sang
I think he is racist as hell. I am a person who counts. Have a nice day.
@@crazy4corbinbleux the evidence would prove you wrong
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I am glad there are those close to him still around, especially Priscilla, to continue to put these rumors to rest. Elvis crossed music genres and broke racial barriers and found fans of every race. "He was the one and only Elvis Presley."
Absolutely. I am glad there are fans also that will be humble enough to recognize Elvis is a great artist only after THE GREATEST ARTIST OF ALL TIME- Michael Jackson. Speaking of breaking racial barriers- did you know Billie Jean was the first music video by a black person to be continuously aired on MTV? Spread the news, have a good night!
Well said June B. Elvis is the GOAT! We still love him here in South Africa⚡🎤👍🇿🇦
the majority (it would seem) of the Black community are conditioned ,literally, to hate Him ,based off made up lies:
Black journalist STEREO WILLIAMS:
"Growing up, I was conditioned to loathe Elvis Presley...years later....I was working on a piece about his supposed racism and racist legacy and started doing research for proof...you can't imagine my surprise at what I eventually discovered" www.elvis.com.au/presley/why-i-stopped-hating-elvis-presley.shtml
Author JOYCE VAUGHAN:
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"I was raised being told negative untruthful things about Elvis; like so many other Black children in this country"
"I pointed out those lies in my publication while truthfully adding how & why Elvis was influenced by Black culture. I separated Elvis from other musicians who covered and copied b/c they didn't grow up in the environment; but Elvis did which made him special"
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@@crazy4corbinbleux I dont really care about MTV. Music was far better before MTV launched.
Amen June B!
This movie was amazing... We've been twice in the cinema to watch it. Very sad story but at the same time so amazing... And the music... The soundtrack is just UNBELIEVABLE!!!
It's a movie. You want accuracy, watch a documentary. Even the Kurt Russell one was full of errors. Top Gun 2 isn't 100% accurate to Navy standards either.
I've seen Top Gun 2 and Elvis 11 times already. Got Regal Unlimited. Both films still draws a sizeable crowd on weekdays.
@Johnny NotEnglish I think the goal was to make the movie more dramatic. I don’t think they should’ve done that, but I’m just a fan. Who am I to say what they can and can’t do. Especially when his family approves of it
Johnny and goat... You know better... Good for you 👍... I'm not going to argue as if I do, we will find out Elvis was not a man he was cis woman etc.etc.... I like this film that's all can I or I can't say what I think these days?
What do you want to say? Elvis didn't sing?
Wasn't special? Script has been accepted by.his beloved.and that's it.
Won't watch a movie glamorizing a pedophile. You should be ashamed of yourself.
The greatest singer/entertainer of all time. Powerful vocals and range and he sings with emotion and from the heart. Love this man and his music.🇿🇦
He not on MJ level I’m sorry
@@isobangman8728 thank you!! Someone has common sense in the comment section
Elvis brought magic to this troubled world ☘🌻☘
“No, it is not unfair that six people have on gray suits and I have on a blue suit or it’s not unfair that seven people are eating turkey and I chose to have chili or whatever. That’s what it was. More people chose his music than chose mine … or my records…” - Chuck Berry (the true pioneer of Rock and Roll the world will never know ;\ )
What a classy and down to earth lady.
Such a truly honest interview thank you Piers. Elvis was 1 of a kind...complete raw talent and such a kind hearted soul who adored his fans. Haters are not worth the time of day...they are just ignorant. ⚡️🎶🙏👑
"Throughout history, white men have always branded the pages of history with Great White Hopes putting Whites over Blacks like nobles like Elvis being the King of Rock and Roll, Springsteen being The Boss and The Beatles being the best. Yes, these guys were good. But they weren't better singers or dancers than blacks. The difference is that whites control the press, the media, and they make the public believe whatever they desire. I will change this now with the power of my songs and dance and looks and total reclusiveness and mystery world. I am not prejudice, it's just time for the first black king now." - Michael Jackson
Oh no not the race card again and now Elvis R.I.P.
This makes me emotional and Elvis was a great guy
Depends. Racism belief ones race is better than another. When it comes to music, no. He thought blacks were better but that is music. In general, yes. Outside music yes.
Priscilla was one who was responsible for those rumors. She only cared about the film being successful because she profit from it.
JACKIE WILSON: "A lot of people have accused Elvis of stealing the black man's music, when in fact, almost every black solo entertainer copied from Elvis." --- JACKIE WILSON (Elvis quietly paid for Jackie's medical expenses until the day he passed away in 1977. Before Jackie's stage accident he would carry a small signed photo of Elvis in his pants pocket. Every day, bar none.)
Elvis would not take photos with blk.people if he was racist.
He had blk.female singers.
Not one white male had blk.singers in the 60s but Frank Sanatra
RIP Lisa Marie Presley. “This is devastating news. Lisa had the greatest laugh of anyone I ever met. She lit up every room, and I am heartbroken. I find some solace believing she is reunited with her son Benjamin.” - Nicolas Cage
Actor John Travolta wrote that he’d miss his friend “I know I’ll see you again - My love and heart goes out to Riley, Priscilla, Harper and Finley,”
Actress Leah Remini said she was “heartbroken over the passing of Lisa Marie Presley,” adding “Lisa did not have an easy life, as some might think. May she be at peace, resting with her son and father now,” she wrote on Twitter.
It’s Now or Never is an amazing vocal performance.
I love Elvis. People of certain race hate him because they believe he stole songs from their people even though he didn't. Elvis is the KING.
The black community did NOT like Elvis, and even after his death until recent years have struggled to appreciate his work when artists like Otis Blackwell and Chuck Berry are getting overshadowed by his music. Where are the real pioneers of his music? No one will ever know their names or see them on the covers.
As someone from the black community and as someone who attended schools with history books that were manipulated to not share our STORY- I know the entertainment industry is no different, if not worse. I am not gonna let Piers Morgan or any youtubers (race unknown) convince me that my own community loves elvis when I know the complications and controversy that existed with him in our community. The most annoying part of this film was their obsessive urgency to keep convincing the audience that Elvis always credited black people and went into the black streets and brought blacks and whites together. They knew this is one of his biggest controversies and in an effort to save his legacy and cover his back, they overdid this part of the film. This was complete hyperbole and kept getting rubbed in our faces the entire 3 hours. I also found it completely disgraceful and horrendous the release date for this film falls on the day before Michael Jackson's 13th death anniversary. Coincidence? I don't think so.
The moment Michael started breaking the ALL-TIME record sale of biggest selling album of all time- including elvis, The Beatles, etc. OVERNIGHT they called him a freak, a homosexual, a child molester, and everything they could do to turn the public against him. If you saw the Elvis film yourself, you would have seen what they did to him as well the moment he got overnight success and started to say he was being too provocative and couldn't dance the way he could on stage. Michael had it even WORSE- as a black man.
@@crazy4corbinbleux your race is not a "community" - it is a population of people who share the same skin tone. Black people hold widely varying opinions on a great number of topics, just as people of other races do. To suggest otherwise, and to reduce their viewpoints to mere echoes of your own, is racist by definition.
@@crazy4corbinbleux There are many black people who loved Elvis. I'm one of them.
@@mmhmm9271 Agreed, I love Elvis.
@@crazy4corbinbleux put your underused and disheveled thinking cap on, and explain the precise reasoning behind your accusation.
I highly doubt that you're capable of doing so.
Elvis is the truly GOAT as a singer/ artist💕💕🐜🐝
Elvis is a legend
He wasn’t a racist he was a pedophile..is everyone forgetting he married this girl when she was -14 😬F*** Elvis 👎🏽👎🏽💯
R Kelly just got 30 years for messing with 16-17 year olds…and here they are makin movies about Elvis after he married a 14 year old little girl 🤦🏽♂️🤬
@@g-host4059 she was 21
@@g-host4059 DUUUUUDE!!!!!!!!!! Priscilla was 21 YEARS OF AGE when she got married!!!!!!!!!!!! LOOK IT UP & CHECK YASELF. And she stated she was a VIRGIN when she got married so he wasn't a pedo either. R KELLY RAPED KIDS. TOTALLY DIFFERENT ANIMAL
@@janm62 yes, she turned 22 the same month. Those are stupid comments
Funny how the racist rumours only started after elvis had died. When the man can't even defend himself. Disgusting behaviour from jealous tools.
Elvis did a song dedicated to MLK. Nuff said
Yeah how many racist have done something like that? ZERO.
Bob Dylan sang in one of MLKs speeches.
I agree with Priscilla about what's going on now. We have lost out freedom in so many things! Very frightening!
Yes, the freedom to be racist has gone, how annoying!!!
@@CMJames 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Elvis Presley grew up in a majority Black community and was very religious with him attending Gospels at his local church for example, Elvis's 1968 comeback with his "If I can dream" was and still is his in my opinion his proudest moment as a tribute to a terrible year, (1968) for the USA in which Martin Luther King was assassinated in Memphis, (home of Elvis Presley). Finally his backup singers of the late 60s and early 70s the Inspirations were Black singers who have over the years spoken positively about their time with Elvis Presley especially Sissy Whitney, Whitney Houston's mother.
No One Knew Elvis “Better Than Pricilla & Lisa-Marie All I Can Say Is As A Woman It Would Have Been Incredibly Hard To Watch Other Wiman Flock All Over Your Husband & People For Get At The End Of The Day They Were Husband & Wife”….Pricilla Most Likely Had More Private Time With Elvis Living Under A Seperate Roof, Than They Ever Did When They Lived Together Because Of People Always Being There 24 Hours A Day…
Elvis Certainly Did Love & Adore Pricilla & As A Woman The Only Comfort She Could Have Is “He Always Came Home To Her & You Can See His Love For Her Was Unbelievably Real…
To Hear Any One Even Attempt To Say “Elvis” Could Have Been Racist “Is Unbelievably Untrue He Grew Up Around That Culture & Had Many Dark Friends, He Spent A Great Deal Of Time To Try & Fight Racism Back In That Era….
It’s Upsetting Hearing That Anyone Would Try & Tarnish A Man “WHOM ONLY EVER WANTED EVERYONE TO BE TREATED EQUALY”…..
“He always came home to her” wtf? So his cheating was ok as long as he came home to her?
Love this interview, Piers. Good luck with the rest of your life, Priscilla.
Piers always delivers!!!!
Lennon was disappointed when meeting 'The King of Rock and Roll', as he believed him to be a "right-wing southern bigot"
@@crazy4corbinbleux Where did you read this??
@@actownsend7288 It is all over Google. Another quote:
“Throughout history, white men have always branded the pages of history with Great White Hopes putting Whites over Blacks like nobles like Elvis being the King of Rock and Roll, Springsteen being The Boss and The Beatles being the best. Yes, these guys were good. But they weren't better singers or dancers than blacks. The difference is that whites control the press, the media, and they make the public believe whatever they desire. I will change this now with the power of my songs and dance and looks and total reclusiveness and mystery world. I am not prejudice, it's just time for the first black king now." - Michael Jackson
@@crazy4corbinbleux Michael Jackson recorded "History", a double album that recalled the imperialist Nazi Germany era. On the song, "They don't care about us", Jackson was clearly racist against Jews, he felt did him wrong. The cover of the album featured a statue of Jackson in military uniform. He lied when he claimed he was not prejudice.
I have never really liked Priscilla. I think she is calculated, cold, and most definitely a woman whose had her eye on the money right from the start. Look at what she is doing now dragging her own granddaughter into court to challenge and contest her dead daughter's will. However there have been brief moments here and there when I watch and listen to her speak when my heart goes out to her .....and for the life of me I don't know why. Thank you for this interview I do love Piers Morgan.
The movie does not portray Elvis as racist. He was a friend of the black community, well appreciated .
Judging by what I once read about Elvis, the bloke was about as ANTI-racist as they bloody well came, and he didn't stand for anyone else's racist remarks within his earshot either- (in fact, judging by what I read, he went bloody mad if anyone said anything racist in front of him!)
Can we stop the madness already? I'm not even conservative and even I can see that this nonsense is having far reaching detrimental consequences to the fabric of existence itself.
Totally agree. First it was about getting rid of the bad people in Hollywood and now it’s all about destroying people with opinions other than yours it’s disgusting….
Then vote Republican. The Democrats support this. I don't want a one party rule from either side, but voting out Democrats is the only way this stops.
I'm Black American Grew up Hip Hop. My first Love is Rock n roll Music with ELVIS as the KING of it All. ELVIS the King, ARETHA the Queen, James Brown the God Father. God Bless America. Rest in peace Elvis Aretha and James.
Hello! I agree. Did you know how close James Brown was to Elvis? They were as close as blood brothers... even during the race riots and tensions of the 1960s and aftermath of the 1970s. Listen to this song: LOBVE ME TENDER - JAMES BROWN's Elvis TRIBUTE. ua-cam.com/video/zrBk0WErpHU/v-deo.html
JB QUOTE: “I wasn’t just a fan, I was his brother. He said I was good and I said he was good; we never argued about that. Elvis was a hard worker, and dedicated, and God loved him … I love him and hope to see him in heaven. There will never be another like that Soul Brother”.
ELVIS' FUNERAL: During Elvis' private family wake, James was the LAST ONE TO LEAVE. 3 hours and 30+ minutes later -- it took several of his security guards to physically help him out of the room. James was devastated -- James and Elvis sang Gospel together many a night to all hours of the morning at each others' homes. James Brown was considered family by the Presleys because they were so close.
My daughter watched it with me uhd which is a fabulous picture.
My daughter was glued !!!
She couldn't get over the reaction of the ladies that were at the louisana hayride, when that 1st girl screamed, then others !! She watched it twice with me and again, glued.
She did use to watch elvis movies with me. I wouldn't say she listem to his music but she loves the soundtrack.
My Son understands his status and said Elvis was just so different and that he is important to music and always will be x
Great interview.. really enjoyed it.
Next they’ll be saying Jesus of Nazareth was racist 😂😂
Stupid comment because you must be assuming Jesus was white. We know that isn't true
Probably one of the most famous musicians in the wor3is an understatement, he is the most famous musician in the world!!!
That would be Michael Jackson
Elvis Presley MADE YOU MOVE! The very first Rock star and superstar. One of the GREATEST if not THE BEST at getting you to find your soul and spirituality, to laugh or to cry or to rock. On a dime. INSTANTLY. A MAN of TRUE LOVE for HUMANITY that just loved PEOPLE and thought MUSIC was the best way to BRING US ALL TOGETHER!!! He was right.
He is THE GUY
Priscilla handled the awkward questions well.
Priscilla is one classy Lady 💚
Why are we still talking about this? Why did she get on tv, again, and say he was not racist? Of course he wasn’t.
I think its also important to discuss Elvis crediting the artists that came before him. The same people that would call Elvis a racist, without knowing or caring about A THING about him, would say he stole music or entire songs.
Elvis credited every song owner for every song and on every album. No exceptions. Never stole a single lyric, song or signature dance move. Elvis was a creative supernova. A legendary song arranger that would interpret music in new ways that attracted young people. Noone else had that kind of ability back then. Black, white, or anyone else. Bach some call the greatest of them all. Yet all he did was interpret the music before him better than anyone else in his century. Classical music is a loooong way from Rock and Roll... but its the same art form, music.
Black song owners like Little Richard, Chuck Berry and Otis Blackwell loved working with Elvis. They had a routine .... Elvis would buy the song rights, then Elvis would send royalty checks to them based on his own sales. In addition to that, their own record sales would skyrocket as America would seek out the original artists to songs Elvis would record.
So black songwriters would get three new income channels that would exist solely because Elvis covered their song: 1. song rights, 2. royalty checks in the mail. 3. Their own album sales would skyrocket.
THIS is how Elvis began to tear down racist barriers in the music business and he legit opened it up to everyone. And the corruption of the record CEOs were so bad... even black record exects were ripping off their black artists. Exhibit A: Big Mamma Thorton.
Big Mamma was paid $500 for her work on Hound Dog. Given to her by Don Robey, gangster and owner of Peacock Records because he know she was illiterate, she couldn't read or write. So he made her sign all her profits over to him and he fed her almost nothing in return. He made her sign contracts that he knew she couldn't read. Legally, nothing could be done about it. She died almost penniless. He stole Millions of dollars that belonged to her. And he mismanaged her career in clubs where he knew the owners and got paid directly.
/// Statistically, he is still the #1 artist of all time. I'm not saying this from devotion, rather, if you stack up all the stats and compare side-by-side with the competitors, he holds most of the records (except most #1 songs in the USA): Elvis had most gold/platinum, multi platinum; most Top 10 songs, Top 40, Top 100, and double-sided single hits; most weeks, most chart activity, and having #1 hits simultaneously on Pop, R&B, and Country, and being sucessful in nearly every genre he covered. The beatles still hold the most USA #1 hits on pop chart, but all the other areas they are far behind Elvis.
Unlike Beatles, Queen, Mjackson (who were stuck in only 1 main genre), Elvis had a quality none of these others had, ability to adapt to any music style: For example, those artists I just named could not do what he did: sing operatic ballads, sing Gospel, Country, Adult contempoary, blues, spanish flavored music, bluegrass covers, etc etc. Can you picture Mjackson trying to sing My way, or Queen sing Country; or Beatles do gospel?
Finally, when other artists... beatles, Mjackson, Madonna, little wayne, etc all claim to have exceeded Elvis chart history, they are only quoting the ---HOT 100 chart--- which came about in late 1958, thus cutting out 5 years of Elvis career!
You must factor in the TOP 100 (which began in 1955) because Elvis began his career before the HOT 100. ***thats how all of these artists are outdoing Elvis statistics because they cut out his biggest hits from the 1950s.
My ranking of the Greatest Artists of All Time:
1. Michael Jackson
2. Everyone else
The movie got this part false.. At the ending credits they tried to spread propaganda and say Elvis is the highest selling artist of all time. That spot goes to no one other than MICHAEL JACKSON i.e. THRILLER. !! It's disturbing they got away with that. Even more disturbing they got away with releasing the film the day before his 13th death anniversary. Coincidence? I think not.
@@crazy4corbinbleux you really need to get a life
Well said. Like it or not, Elvis is and will always remain #1!
@@crazy4corbinbleux MJ sold 750m records, and Elvis over 1 billion. Huge difference. Elvis is number 1. You can't change history no matter how hard you try.
Elvis is the only entertainer I can think of who is beloved by both men and women of all ages. His fans range from age 5 to 95. He will always be number one in my book. One of a kind and the greatest of all time
Michael jackson was to and I’m sure others are loved by both woman and men of all ages
I don't know about that one. The only person I can think of who truly has fans from age 5 to 95, from every race and walk of life (and will continue for generations to come) is Michael Jackson.
@@crazy4corbinbleux No. Sorry. MJ is the beneficiary of all the risks ELVIS PRESLEY TOOK. And the hard work of Elvis and all the blues greats, the country music greats, the gospel greats. Elvis was the FIRST TEEN IDOL. MJ was HEAVILY influenced by the best. The one who PUT IT ALL TOGETHER and did it all first Elvis Presley.
@@crazy4corbinbleux mj is a child predator
@@depper False. Sorry but not gonna take this seriously from someone who has Elvis as their profile pic LOL. Michael Jackson forever.
Elvis Presley was an icon and a good human being towards all races.
No entertainer to date has done more than Elvis. You could go to a concert and he would give a $15k ring to an audience member randomly. In the 1950s he bought a house near Graceland for a guy in a wheelchair and had the house remodeled so that way the guy could move around in his wheelchair. No one ever talks about his generosity and kindness. He was more generous than any damn politician or clergyman.
Elvis was never racist I dont know why they even have a discussion about it he was a grateful guy that did his best to his family and parents
Because he was once quoted saying “ all a black man can do for me is shine my shoes”.
@@brendataylor9276 OMFG whaat a jerk!
@@crazy4corbinbleux Jacko had dubious interest in boys aged 8 to 12.......
@@brendataylor9276 a fake quote congratulations
@@brendataylor9276 - That alleged quote has been completely debunked. Aren't you aware of that?
She’s still so beautiful
Love Priscilla Presley!,great interview!Elvis loved black people and all races!,he was special and unique, when God made Elvis.....he was really really in a great mood!
The reading books to her part got me on the heart for some reason. That sounded so sweet.
you need to understand, once and for all, that everything is racist, the light, the bottle, the floor, the math, the ar, the colors, the hair, the world! Everything... is racist! Dear God, the world became a great Madhouse
You take that back you racist transphobic TERF! 😉 🤣🤣🤣
Whatever You're smoking, it's time to quit.
I'm being ironic and sarcastic, haven't you noticed that? That's it! But... the world has become a big... big madhouse. Regards.
@@orlandomendes3616
Oh, I noticed both the irony and the sarcasm... and I have no patience for the current state of affairs, now considered to be "the new normal" around the world.
@@lena-mariaglouis-charles7036 Bahahhahaha
Elvis was not racist!