Did he ever cry?

[ehollier]

Elvis had a way of singing a song that could move someone to tears. His music was incredibly passionate and intense. It is known if Elvis himself was ever moved to tears on stage as he sang with such emotion and feeling??

[elvisia]

Elvis had a way of singing a song that could move someone to tears. His music was incredibly passionate and intense. It is known if Elvis himself was ever moved to tears on stage as he sang with such emotion and feeling??

I`ve never heard or read that he cried on stage, but this performance come to mind, I`m sure that he was moved when singing this, at least it looks/sounds like it to me


http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=wj8pZ_oX_MA

[SeeSeeRider777]

Wasnt he crying during I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry in the live Aloha broadcast?

[hounddog]

i think he came close to it in I'm so Lonesome i Could Cry in the Aloha special.

[Unchained Melody]

I don't think he was about to cry. Probably just sweat...

[rhythmknights]

i think i've read that he was emotional during the recording sessions, around the time of his divorce, that is. on stage - maybe when he had JD sing that song - softly as i leave.

i love the way he says 'honey, you. .lied. . when you said you loved me--'
those words tell a story, eh?

[elvis7791]

Ep Was Someone With A Tender Heart Full Of Emotions...i Tthink He Was Near To Cry In Several Moments On Stage...

[goodelvisgirl]

yup when i think of some of the songs he sang they seemed to reflect his own life and i think he probably knew that when he wa singing them so probably he felt emotional singing those songs but i don't think i have ever seen or read about him being brought to tears on stage but i agree i think he was really moved on aloha singing i'm so lonesome i could cry

[Tony Trout]

Wasnt he crying during I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry in the live Aloha broadcast?


i think he came close to it in I'm so Lonesome i Could Cry in the Aloha special.


I don't think he was about to cry. Probably just sweat...


Col. Jon Burrows,

I'd hazard a guess and say that you're absolutely correct.

[cameron]

Men were taught that it was unmanly to cry back in those days.
But, along with the sweat, I'd bet he had a few tears in his eyes . ;)

[utmom2008]

Men were taught that it was unmanly to cry back in those days.
;)

And what a travesty that men were brought up like that.:'(:'( If they had only known just how much women LOVE a sensitive man..;);) :lol::lol:

[hounddog]

"men were taught that it was unmanly to cry back in those days." I don't think Elvis had a problem being a man and crying. I've also heard or read a quote by Elvis where he said the most important thing he learned from his Daddy was that it was ok to cry.

I just relooked at the Aloha rehearsal show where he's signing I'm So Lonesome I Cry. and i reckon he's so close to crying. It's the look in his eye just as he finishes the first verse.

[cibetty]

I think he sometimes cried on the stage. He never felt ashamed because of showing his emotions, he was a very emotional, sensitive and sincere man. I think he cried while he sang "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" on the Aloha From Hawaii rehearsal concert, I have no doubt about it. I have no found this scene on YT, only a pic. And I really think he cried when he sang "What Now My Love" in Hawaii and "Memories" in the 68 Comeback. He was not only sweating. But it is only my opinion.

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[marijaep]

I'm not sure about crying but I think he got very emotional while singing I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry on the Aloha From Hawaii Rehearsal show. I tried, but I couldn't find the clip on youtube :doh:

I watched TTWII SE and on the Reconstruction of Elvis : That's The Way It Is part, Jerry Sheff made a nice statement, he said :..."when he sang, I really believe the lyrics went through his mind, then through his heart and then came out of his mouth." (y)

[Tony Trout]

i think i've read that he was emotional during the recording sessions, around the time of his divorce, that is. on stage - maybe when he had JD sing that song - softly as i leave.



J.D. didn't sing "Softly As I Leave You" with Elvis....it was Sherrill (Shaun) Neilsen.

[cibetty]

I'm not sure about crying but I think he got very emotional while singing I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry on the Aloha From Hawaii Rehearsal show. I tried, but I couldn't find the clip on youtube :doh:

I watched TTWII SE and on the Reconstruction of Elvis : That's The Way It Is part, Jerry Sheff made a nice statement, he said :..."when he sang, I really believe the lyrics went through his mind, then through his heart and then came out of his mouth." (y)

I haven't found the clip either unfortunately, it is not on YouTube, but I remember well from the DVD. Yes, you're right, that was one of his most emotional performances. That sentence is my favourite as well Marija (what Jerry Sheff, his bass guitarist said about him). It touched my heart, it was really beautiful and so true.

[ehollier]

I'm not sure about crying but I think he got very emotional while singing I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry on the Aloha From Hawaii Rehearsal show. I tried, but I couldn't find the clip on youtube :doh:

I watched TTWII SE and on the Reconstruction of Elvis : That's The Way It Is part, Jerry Sheff made a nice statement, he said :..."when he sang, I really believe the lyrics went through his mind, then through his heart and then came out of his mouth." (y)

I looked on YT also, and wasn't able to find it. Maybe someone has it and will post it.....;););)

[ferry duivesteijn]

i think that he'd cried cause of the fact not that he was sad at tha moment this whole aloha project
was a real hard working for him and the feeling that he had about that people all over the world could see him to do his thing
thoughts am i doing good do i not make a fool of my self
i think to elvis was amused about to hear how many people watched him after the show
all most 2,5 bilion viewers in one time

this aloha project was in real hard workin curcumstances made
that elvis half way the show with songs like "mountain",lonesome i could cry",what now my love, and an american trilogy' even gave him self by his self the goose spots
he was glad to gave this show
that tear was his ultimate adrenaline come out

and in private at home i think he'd cried elvis was a high sensative person
he could laugh when he make practical jokes foolin around with family and his friends
and he cried about things he'd touched with
elvis was and still is a human beiing in everyway

[Merry]

And what a travesty that men were brought up like that.:'(:'( If they had only known just how much women LOVE a sensitive man..;);) :lol::lol:


Absolutely! ..... :)

[Tony Trout]

i think that he'd cried cause of the fact not that he was sad at tha moment this whole aloha project
was a real hard working for him and the feeling that he had about that people all over the world could see him to do his thing
thoughts am i doing good do i not make a fool of my self
i think to elvis was amused about to hear how many people watched him after the show
all most 2,5 bilion viewers in one time



Not to turn this into a debate but the "Aloha" show was never watched by that many (2.5 billion) people....ever. It wasn't even watched by the widely-rumored 1.5 billion amount of people, either.

And I think Elvis was simply just feigning 'crying' during "I'm So Lonesome, I Could Cry". I don't think he would've actually cried while being filmed on television for a special.

[cameron]

I forgot I had this picture --or where it even came from.
Under the picture it says "weep."
I DO have a large painting of Elvis in Aloha . But, I do think Aloha was just sweat.



http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/zorahday/weep.jpg

[mozzarella]

In the Aloha concert he was just "crying" because of his glaucoma and he couldn't stand the strong lights.
I know that the only time he started to cry is when he was recording "Mama Liked the Roses" in 1969. He got very emotional during the session.
And he asked the guys (Red West) when recording "Separate Ways" and "Always On My Mind" - "Are You trying to kill me?" (But didn't cry)
That's all I am aware of. :blush:

[Tony Trout]

I forgot I had this picture --or where it even came from.
Under the picture it says "weep."
I DO have a large painting of Elvis in Aloha . But, I do think Aloha was just sweat.



http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/zorahday/weep.jpg


You're correct, Cameron. Elvis knew better than to cry during a taping of a television special. Once again, some people are reading too much into things regarding Elvis....*rolls eyes*




In the Aloha concert he was just "crying" because of his glaucoma and he couldn't stand the strong lights.



He wasn't crying! It was just sweat....that's all...just sweat. :doh::doh:

[cameron]

You're correct, Cameron. Elvis knew better than to cry during a taping of a television special. :

Oh well. He did seem to be a sensitive guy. I think he had a lot of reasons to cry. He might have been better off in the long run if he could have.Doesn't make any difference one way or another that I can see if some think he did.

[Cryogenic]

I'm not sure he ever cried while performing a song, but he was certainly an emotional man -- and the emotion he poured into his many performances really speaks for itself.

It's funny that people have picked out "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry". It's a beautiful performance, but, to me, it's sung with a sense of elation, strangely. I don't find that a bad thing; in a weird way, EP makes it fit. When he calls it the saddest song he's ever heard and wipes his face with a lei, he appears to be performing that action in a theatrical, jokey fashion. And when he actually sings the song, he seems to be enthralled by the clarity of his voice, not necessarily overwhelmed by the themes of the song. Very interesting performance. As said, I can't really think of a time he may have cried while performing a song, but if I was to pick a dramatic moment from Aloha, it would probably be the bridge for "It's Over" ("If you knew just how I really FEEEEEEL" -- this whole line is sung with a surprising intensity and weepy tone). There are many moments in his 70's catalogue like this.

In "real life" (as if singing were separate, but you know what I mean), he certainly did cry. His mother's passing is a huge example (with full on wailing according to some reports). He also allegedly broke down when Martin Luther King was assassinated. By and large, though, I think he put on a front. I rather think it's as Jerry Schilling has said: he was a sensitive man trying to appear to be a strong man. I hold that dichotomy to be a major facet of his personality. It's that personality he poured into his music. And it's the music that keeps us enthralled.

[cameron]

I would have to agree with you, Cryogenic. Most all of us cry when we feel sad or lonely., male or female. I think he cried alot inside-- the last few years. It was just a part of who he was and he was able to let us see the hurt. It's why most everyone wants to protect him. ;)

[ehollier]

I'm not sure he ever cried while performing a song, but he was certainly an emotional man -- and the emotion he poured into his many performances really speaks for itself.

It's funny that people have picked out "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry". It's a beautiful performance, but, to me, it's sung with a sense of elation, strangely. I don't find that a bad thing; in a weird way, EP makes it fit. When he calls it the saddest song he's ever heard and wipes his face with a lei, he appears to be performing that action in a theatrical, jokey fashion. And when he actually sings the song, he seems to be enthralled by the clarity of his voice, not necessarily overwhelmed by the themes of the song. Very interesting performance. As said, I can't really think of a time he may have cried while performing a song, but if I was to pick a dramatic moment from Aloha, it would probably be the bridge for "It's Over" ("If you knew just how I really FEEEEEEL" -- this whole line is sung with a surprising intensity and weepy tone). There are many moments in his 70's catalogue like this.

In "real life" (as if singing were separate, but you know what I mean), he certainly did cry. His mother's passing is a huge example (with full on wailing according to some reports). He also allegedly broke down when Martin Luther King was assassinated. By and large, though, I think he put on a front. I rather think it's as Jerry Schilling has said: he was a sensitive man trying to appear to be a strong man. I hold that dichotomy to be a major facet of his personality. It's that personality he poured into his music. And it's the music that keeps us enthralled.

I don't doubt that he didn't cry when he was alone; however, I was just wondering if he ever moved himself to tears while performing. I know he moved many many while performing; I just don't know if he himself was that easily moved.

[Cryogenic]

I would have to agree with you, Cryogenic. Most all of us cry when we feel sad or lonely., male or female. I think he cried alot inside-- the last few years. It was just a part of who he was and he was able to let us see the hurt. It's why most everyone wants to protect him. ;)

Well put, Cameron. I entirely agree.


I don't doubt that he didn't cry when he was alone; however, I was just wondering if he ever moved himself to tears while performing. I know he moved many many while performing; I just don't know if he himself was that easily moved.

And it's a very credible question, in my opinion. Suffice to say, he sounds incredibly desperate and anguished on some of his recordings. As Cameron said, he probably did a lot of crying inside.

And remember the Jungle Room outtake for "It's Easy For You":

"I get carried away very easily .... emotional son of a *****!"

[Unchained Melody]

I recall from the dvd Behinde The Image and they were interviewing John Wilkinson and he was talking about a time that he was at Graceland sitting with Elvis and no one else was around it was just him and Elvis and they were talking about Lisa Marie and how he missed having her around him all the time and John says Elvis started to cry and he tried to stop because it was like he wasn't suppose to cry or something and John told him something along the lines "it's alright man just let it out, your human, I know they want let you be sometimes" and he hugged Elvis really tight!

Thought it was really touching story......

[Lisarose]

Of course he cried, he admitted to doing so on several occasions. Did he cry while actually singing on stage? I don't think so. I think maybe songs moved him to tears when he first heard them. He was known to listen to one song countless endless times. But on stage? IMO, no, he had other things to think about on stage.

We're all familiar with this scene, and it makes me cry! :'(

[Tony Trout]

We're all familiar with this scene, and it makes me cry! :'(



That picture actually makes me feel a mixture of sadness and anger....

Anger at the simple fact that the press wouldn't even let Elvis grieve over his mother's death in private as he should have been able to do.....(n):angry::'(:mad:

[hounddog]

"Anger at the simple fact that the press wouldn't even let Elvis grieve over his mother's death in private as he should have been able to do....."

i agree Tony. I think some thing the press needs to leave alone. Was it press or family that took that picture though? I've read both, i've read a cousin took it and I've also that some one from the press took it.

[Tony Trout]

"Anger at the simple fact that the press wouldn't even let Elvis grieve over his mother's death in private as he should have been able to do....."

i agree Tony. I think some thing the press needs to leave alone. Was it press or family that took that picture though? I've read both, i've read a cousin took it and I've also that some one from the press took it.


If I'm not mistaken, I believe it was a member of the press that took that photo and the other one....I believe there are two photos from that moment.

[cameron]

If I'm not mistaken, I believe it was a member of the press that took that photo and the other one....I believe there are two photos from that moment.

I think you're right, Tony .

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/zorahday/sadelvis.jpg

[Tony Trout]

I think you're right, Tony .

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/zorahday/sadelvis.jpg


From the looks of the hairstyle and the jewelry, I believe that's a pic from '56 and not '58.

[Lisarose]

From the looks of the hairstyle and the jewelry, I believe that's a pic from '56 and not '58.

Tony, I think you're right, but there is another photo of the Presley men sitting on the steps, in that one Elvis is looking up and you can clearly see that his eyes are red and his face is swollen. That one really does make me tear up.

[cameron]

From the looks of the hairstyle and the jewelry, I believe that's a pic from '56 and not '58.

I don't really know. I just had the 3 pictires on my computer .
I don't/can't save everything. I have friends that do that .;)

[marijaep]

From the looks of the hairstyle and the jewelry, I believe that's a pic from '56 and not '58.

Yes, that pic is from '56, from the Hound Dog sessions (I think) :unsure:

Here are few more photos from the same occasion. There's another one of Elvis lying on the steps, but I couldn't find that one.
Sad pics :'(

[ehollier]

I don't think I've ever seen this picture before. Its just heartbreaking!!!!!!!

http://www.tcb-world.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=23639&d=1210181918

[Burning_Love]

Maybe he did, In private. That's when I tend to to cry. In my own time, when I am on my own.

[marijaep]

I don't think I've ever seen this picture before. Its just heartbreaking!!!!!!!

http://www.tcb-world.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=23639&d=1210181918

:'( I know, one sad day for Elvis.

Here's another one ;)

[cibetty]

Thanks for posting these pics dear Marija, some of them I have never seen. Were they really made on that day, when his mother died? So heart-breaking pictures. I'm sure it was his sadest day, Gladys was his everything. :'( :'(

[cibetty]

Finally someone has just uploaded that song ("I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry") on YouTube which is from the rehearsal concert, so I can post it here. I love this song very much, one of his most touching performances, I think. Was he crying or just sweating? Everybody can decide it.

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[SeeSeeRider777]

To me it looks like it is sweat because you only see it on one side of his face. You cant cry out of one eye.

[Tony Trout]

Finally someone has just uploaded that song ("I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry") on YouTube which is from the rehearsal concert, so I can post it here. I love this song very much, one of his most touching performances, I think. Was he crying or just sweating? Everybody can decide it.

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It's just sweat!




To me it looks like it is sweat because you only see it on one side of his face. You cant cry out of one eye.


It's just sweat from his eyes...nothing more.

[ehollier]

Thanks!! I have never seen this clip. I agree, he was sweating, but it is a depressing song!!!!!!

[Pelvis]

Finally someone has just uploaded that song ("I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry") on YouTube which is from the rehearsal concert, so I can post it here. I love this song very much, one of his most touching performances, I think. Was he crying or just sweating? Everybody can decide it.

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Not just someone,it was me :D and you asked me to upload it haha :lol:

Anyway,it was just sweat,but the whole concert he sounded really sad and you could hear the emotion clearly in his voice :king:

[marijaep]

Not just someone,it was me :D and you asked me to upload it haha :lol:

Anyway,it was just sweat,but the whole concert he sounded really sad and you could hear the emotion clearly in his voice :king:

Thanks for uploading the video on youtube, Pelvis (y):notworthy

[Pelvis]

Thanks for uploading the video on youtube, Pelvis (y):notworthy

Thank yah very much :king: lol

u should keep an eye on my Youtube Channel,i always try to upload rare things and special things about Elvis,and with my DJ "Skils" i try to make the Quality better.

hehe..just HAD to say it :blush:

Anyways..i'm new here..checking out this site...looks great..

[marijaep]

Thank yah very much :king: lol

u should keep an eye on my Youtube Channel,i always try to upload rare things and special things about Elvis,and with my DJ "Skils" i try to make the Quality better.

hehe..just HAD to say it :blush:

Anyways..i'm new here..checking out this site...looks great..

I'm your newest subscriber! ;) Great vids you have there (y)
A warm welcome to tcb-world :welcome: Hope you enjoy your stay :king:

[Pelvis]

I'm your newest subscriber! ;) Great vids you have there (y)
A warm welcome to tcb-world :welcome: Hope you enjoy your stay :king:

Thanks,and it's always great to see such a young Elvis fan :D

[Pelvis]

Why don't i see my signature picture?? :(

[marijaep]

You have to upload it on some other site first (photobucket.com for example) and either grab the IMG code and paste it in the text box where you can edit your signature or you can enter the URL of the photo you want to use as a signature. I have circled the button that you have to click on to enter the URL. Think it's easier by only pasting the IMG code in the box, I haven't tried the other way.
I'm not very good at explaining...but, I hope this helps :blush::D

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee147/marijaep/untitled.jpg

[Pelvis]

It works!!!!! :D

thanks :P

[cibetty]

Not just someone,it was me :D and you asked me to upload it haha :lol:

Anyway,it was just sweat,but the whole concert he sounded really sad and you could hear the emotion clearly in his voice :king:

Hi Sven!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know, and thanks very much again for uploading it. (y) (y) :notworthy :notworthy Yes, you are right, you can hear the emotion so clearly. I love that rehearsal concert very much.

[elvia7]

Yes I`m thig that He often crying, but not when during `I`m So Lonsome I Could Cry` in the `Aloha`.........

[elvia7]

I paint many portrait of ELVIS and believe me few people know how sad were Elvis EYES:(

[elvia7]

I loved very much `Funny Version` Memories :)

[renapap05]

I saw him crying on stage sometimes.I remember when he said to his band to sing ''Sweet Sweet Spirit''....He cried but i guess he tried not to show it.

[mistymorning]

i think i've read that he was emotional during the recording sessions, around the time of his divorce, that is. on stage - maybe when he had JD sing that song - softly as i leave.

i love the way he says 'honey, you. .lied. . when you said you loved me--'
those words tell a story, eh?

I think so too , he says : honey, you lied......" as he speaks face to face with someone.......

[wildflower]

I`ve never heard or read that he cried on stage, but this performance come to mind, I`m sure that he was moved when singing this, at least it looks/sounds like it to me


http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=wj8pZ_oX_MA

yes, I was think about this performance as well- he almos sounds a bit bitter- he often joked when he performed this song in the 70s but in that performance he sounds sad and bitter.

wildflower

[beckelvis]

In the stage I ever cry,but privately when he was feeling alone he can be that if

[Bolshoy El]

Elvis had an amazing,mellow voice of a great range.He sang with all his soul and moved people to tears.Nobody can compare with him and his style of singing.

[Unchained Melody]

I don't think he ever cried onstage.
Anyone feel free to correct me if i'm incorrect on that one.

[SatninLove]

No I don't think he ever cryed on stage.I'am sure he was definantly feeling emotion during the song though..
-SatninLove

[LianaKaralivanou]

I'm sure he was touched by some of his songs. I'm sure he was extremely emotional while singing some songs. But I don't think he allowed himself to burst into tears in front of a live audience. Possibly in private but not on stage.

[presley31]

I think if elvis cried it would be in private and not for the world to see.

[Unchained Melody]

I think if elvis cried it would be in private and not for the world to see.

That's the same way I think about it aswell.