March 1977 Elvis' last vacation

[Unchained Melody]

What are your thoughts when looking at this photo.
When you think about it, Elvis had only 5 months to live. We know how he hardly went out just to enjoy himself the last year or 2 of his life, and its like hes just soaking up all the sunlight like hes been out of it for a long time. Sad feeling I get when looking at this.

[SatninLove]

I think he finally looks at peace..Might have been one of the last Good times he had.
Your making me cry!lol.
-SatninLove

[SatninLove]

It's very sad to think that he might not have been happy during the last part of his tiem with us....
-SatninLove

[Unchained Melody]

I agree he does look peaceful, almost like he had already passed away...

[rickb]

He's just resting in the sun with his eyes closed. Let's not read too much into that

[DIAMOND1871]

I agree thats probably exactly what Elvis would say "I just soaking some of the rays up man" lol He does look like he had lost quite a bit of weight there its amazing how he piled it all back on in just 5 months He must have been quite depressed and lonely at the end that is sad to think.:'(

[Teddy]

What are your thoughts when looking at this photo.
When you think about it, Elvis had only 5 months to live. We know how he hardly went out just to enjoy himself the last year or 2 of his life, and its like hes just soaking up all the sunlight like hes been out of it for a long time. Sad feeling I get when looking at this.

Yep, when you think back to what you were doing 5 months ago yourself and how recent it seems, it certainly puts this into perspective.
Makes you want to start living your life differently. I wonder what Elvis might have done differently if he'd known how little time he had left when this picture was taken?
It's definitely a poignant photo with the advantage of hindsight.

[john carpenter]

Elvis needed more vacations like that last one in March "77'. He looks like he's meditating as well as soaking in some sun! He even felt good enough to play football with the guys!(y)

[Vegas King]

I'm really Glad to see him relaxed.
I wish he didn't get back to make concerts.
I wish he stayed there all his life and relaxing at the nature With his familly and friends.
I really don't understand what happend to him when he returned to graceland.
And How He died.
Elvis Aaron Presley May God Blass Your soul.Rest in piece!!!!:notworthy:notworthy

[presley31]

I sure wished he took more breaks and had more time for himself(hoildays I'am meaning)

[rmk101]

I think its good he went on that vacation. He got some sun, played some football, and overall it was a good idea.

[Trelane P]

That's the best I've seen him look in 1977. That could almost be 1972 era.

[Getlo]

It's a photo of him suntanning in '77.

Nothing more.

[presley31]

I agree he does look peaceful, almost like he had already passed away...

got to agree there brad.

[Tony Trout]

What are your thoughts when looking at this photo.
When you think about it, Elvis had only 5 months to live. We know how he hardly went out just to enjoy himself the last year or 2 of his life, and its like hes just soaking up all the sunlight like hes been out of it for a long time. Sad feeling I get when looking at this.


It's a photo of him suntanning in '77.

Nothing more.



Agreed, Getlo, but it's still a slightly eerie pic.

[ph10579]

I believe that the stage suits made him look alot bigger than he really was. Maybe he should have just worn stuff like this on stage. Let his voice be the attention getter, and not the suits. Which during the later years were mostly unflattering.:notworthy

[Sonny]

It's better to believe it was one of his last truly happy and relaxed days in our man's life.

Thinking of all the other pictures available from that last holiday, I must say he looked great in those.

It's like he was not (or hardly) on any medication those days, and then while having to tour he was, and true, that Sundail suit wasn't very flattering to say the least.

[Diane]

It seemed the more stressed out he was about touring, the more medication he needed and that would apply to anyone in his shoes. He does look healthier, thinner and more relaxed on that vacation not having to "live up to the image", and I'm sure glad he had that to enjoy one last time.

Diane

[ehollier]

It seemed the more stressed out he was about touring, the more medication he needed and that would apply to anyone in his shoes. He does look healthier, thinner and more relaxed on that vacation not having to "live up to the image", and I'm sure glad he had that to enjoy one last time.

Diane


I've read statements from Dr. Nick who say the same thing. That the movie and touring schedules made the drug problem 10 times what it was when he was not working. Now there may be some here that are quick to say "I don't believe anything Dr. Nick says." but the proof is in the picture. He looks so happy and relaxed in this picture and most of the other pictures taken in Hawaii on various vacations, that its hard not to disagree with his statement.

[beckelvis]

Seems to be relaxed,but at the same time thinking especially,I know he sees thinner

[Unchained Melody]

Agreed, Getlo, but it's still a slightly eerie pic.

Me, I just couldn't help but getting a great sense of sadness when looking at it..

[Unchained Melody]

Here's some more ones....you guys can look at these and not get a wierd feeling about them..especially considering his health and mental state at that time.
The one on the left just left me speechless.

[Unchained Melody]

It's a photo of him suntanning in '77.

Nothing more.

People don't usually tan with clothes on.

[Donut]

People don't usually tan with clothes on.

Elvis was not an ordinary guy :lol:

[Unchained Melody]

Elvis was not an ordinary guy :lol:
what do you think of those last 2 black and white photo's i posted Donut?

[Donut]

what do you think of those last 2 black and white photo's i posted Donut?

In my opinion he is smiling just for the photo. I think he is not feeling well at all neither here nor in the picture of that same day where he is playing football.

[Unchained Melody]

In my opinion he is smiling just for the photo. I think he is not feeling well at all neither here nor in the picture of that same day where he is playing football.

Agreed, he definitley don't look like hes feeling well atall..

[midnight]

I also noticed in those vacation photos that even though it seems to be very hot and everyone else is dressed in shorts etc, Elvis is dressed in long pants and in black. Even on the photos of him playing ball/ soccer, he is dressed in pants and dark clothes. It just makes you wonder about his state of mind. Do you think he dressed like that because of his weight?

[Unchained Melody]

Do you think he dressed like that because of his weight?

Simple - Yes.

[john carpenter]

I also noticed in those vacation photos that even though it seems to be very hot and everyone else is dressed in shorts etc, Elvis is dressed in long pants and in black. Even on the photos of him playing ball/ soccer, he is dressed in pants and dark clothes. It just makes you wonder about his state of mind. Do you think he dressed like that because of his weight? I believe he dressed all covered up because of his insecurities of his weight! He didn't want people seeing his belly hanging out, or his "man boobs". No,offence to Elvis!:supriced:

[Unchained Melody]

I believe he dressed all covered up because of his insecurities of his weight! He didn't want people seeing his belly hanging out, or his "man boobs". No,offence to Elvis!:supriced:

Nothing wrong with having man boobs....getting alittle bit of those myself these days lmfao:lmfao::lmfao:

[ehollier]

Elvis was not an ordinary guy :lol:

That's the understandment of the day!!!!! :P:P:P

[shelley.m.]

He's just resting in the sun with his eyes closed. Let's not read too much into that

Well said rickb.

[SatninLove]

I also noticed in those vacation photos that even though it seems to be very hot and everyone else is dressed in shorts etc, Elvis is dressed in long pants and in black. Even on the photos of him playing ball/ soccer, he is dressed in pants and dark clothes. It just makes you wonder about his state of mind. Do you think he dressed like that because of his weight?

I think Elvis was always insecure about different things.(I'am the same)..that's just who he was,so I think he dressed that way becouse he was insecure of his body image...There might have always been someone that saw him,or people like us today that see the picture....He doesn't look big to me here,and to me he wasn't really big at all during his lifetime....He might have had a little flubber but ,I'am starting that trend a little bit as well...:lmfao:
-SatninLove

[SatninLove]

Nothing wrong with having man boobs....getting alittle bit of those myself these days lmfao:lmfao::lmfao:

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:
lol..
-SatninLove

[ehollier]

I believe he dressed all covered up because of his insecurities of his weight! He didn't want people seeing his belly hanging out, or his "man boobs". No,offence to Elvis!:supriced:

Brad, that's really more information then I wanted to know.:supriced::supriced::supriced:

[Donut]

I also noticed in those vacation photos that even though it seems to be very hot and everyone else is dressed in shorts etc, Elvis is dressed in long pants and in black. Even on the photos of him playing ball/ soccer, he is dressed in pants and dark clothes. It just makes you wonder about his state of mind. Do you think he dressed like that because of his weight?

I don't think it was because his weight. You can see him swiming in the beach with t-shirt and shorts on in 69 too.

[Unchained Melody]

Brad, that's really more information then I wanted to know.:supriced::supriced::supriced:

It's uhh called sarcasm :P:P:P

[poormansgold]

I'm keep My mouth closed On This tread, I know one thing.. Elvis is liked us, he beath same air, he eat same way we do.

[Getlo]

The one on the left just left me speechless.

Why? It's just a bad photo; Elvis was caught with his eyes closed.

[presley31]

Nothing wrong with having man boobs....getting alittle bit of those myself these days lmfao:lmfao::lmfao:

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

[Getlo]

I believe that the stage suits made him look alot bigger than he really was.

The belts certainly drew attention to his waistline, yes, but the suits themselves did not hide a thing. They left nothing to the imagination, and did not hide the flab, fat and extra weight.

Not at all, towards the end.

[Tony Trout]

I don't think it was because his weight. You can see him swiming in the beach with t-shirt and shorts on in 69 too.


The Elvis of 1969 was a much different man than the Elvis of 1977.

[Donut]

The Elvis of 1969 was a much different man than the Elvis of 1977.

Yeah, and that was my piont. Even though he was under his ideal weight he was dressed in those pics too.

[Diane]

Elvis was shy and modest in some ways especially as an adult.

Diane

[Donut]

Elvis was shy and modest in some ways especially as an adult.

Diane

I think so Diane, in my opinion it was more a matter of knowing he was the center of attention everywhere he went and that all eyes would be on him.

[4THEHEART]

It's a photo of him suntanning in '77.

Nothing more.

we can't guess what's beyond that closed eyes and mind and what each person gets (other than severe sunburn I mean)from a silent or peaceful moment under the rays of sun or moon..so I think it's better not to dictate if there's anything more or less..;)

[CRITTERGITTER]

I must be the only one who looks at that picture and would like to go sit in his lap and talk about whatever makes him happy.

[KPM]

The belts certainly drew attention to his waistline, yes, but the suits themselves did not hide a thing. They left nothing to the imagination, and did not hide the flab, fat and extra weight.

Not at all, towards the end.
Exactly.
I actually thought he looked thinner in his street clothes or his jogging outfits. The jumpsuits themselves weighing so much just added to the heavy look IMO

[beckelvis]

the lsat vacation:'(

[KPM]

the lsat vacation:'(
That goofy Gilligan hat!:):):)

[Diane]

Anything is better than the "turban".:lol:

Diane

[utmom2008]

That goofy Gilligan hat!:):):)


Anything is better than the "turban".:lol:

Diane

I think it's a total toss-up between these 2 looks. Both were terrible.:blush:(n)

[presley31]

Elvis does look at peace in those pictures, just wish we didn't lose him so soon after this trip.

[Getlo]

That goofy Gilligan hat!:):):)

Gilligan = Elvis
Ginger = well, Ginger
Mary-Ann = Cilla
The Professor = Joe
The millionaire and his wife = The Colonel and Mrs Parker
Skipper = Lamar

Man, I hated that stupid show! (n)

[utmom2008]

Gilligan = Elvis
Ginger = well, Ginger
Mary-Ann = Cilla
The Professor = Joe
The millionaire and his wife = The Colonel and Mrs Parker
Skipper = Lamar

Man, I hated that stupid show! (n)

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

[midnight]

Gilligan = Elvis
Ginger = well, Ginger
Mary-Ann = Cilla
The Professor = Joe
The millionaire and his wife = The Colonel and Mrs Parker
Skipper = Lamar

Man, I hated that stupid show! (n)

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

[presley31]

Gilligan = Elvis
Ginger = well, Ginger
Mary-Ann = Cilla
The Professor = Joe
The millionaire and his wife = The Colonel and Mrs Parker
Skipper = Lamar

Man, I hated that stupid show! (n)

guess i'am one of the few that liked that show;)

[midnight]

Hey Rosanne, I think we posted the exact same time! Except you are laughing more than me!!!! LOL

[KPM]

Gilligan = Elvis
Ginger = well, Ginger
Mary-Ann = Cilla
The Professor = Joe
The millionaire and his wife = The Colonel and Mrs Parker
Skipper = Lamar

Man, I hated that stupid show! (n)
Wonderful!:):):)
I use to hate it when it was first run
But today its so *****ic-to me its fun.
Like Ed Woods "Plan 9 From Outer Space" so horrid its entertaining.

[presley31]

Here are more pictures

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r264/Backstrom2003/vacation.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r264/Backstrom2003/rcpwsiwbo5.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r264/Backstrom2003/img_0012_739921.jpg

[Unchained Melody]

Why? It's just a bad photo; Elvis was caught with his eyes closed.

I guess that is why, the fact its with his eyes closed and just the way he's sitting...guess it is easy sometimes to read into a photo. It's sad though that Elvis got sand in his eye and had to cut the vacation short : (

[Unchained Melody]

Exactly.
I actually thought he looked thinner in his street clothes or his jogging outfits. The jumpsuits themselves weighing so much just added to the heavy look IMO

So true, thats why almost all photo's i've seen of him offstage in 1977 look so much better than him on stage....

And as for the belts, I don't want to think of what it would've looked like had he not wore the belts with the suits, if he hadn't I don't think it would've made him look any slimmer. Just like people I see who say over and over again that Elvis shoud've gone back to wearing the two piece suits, I'm not so sure that would've helped cover the weight gain that much either.

[Unchained Melody]

Gilligan = Elvis
Ginger = well, Ginger
Mary-Ann = Cilla
The Professor = Joe
The millionaire and his wife = The Colonel and Mrs Parker
Skipper = Lamar

Man, I hated that stupid show! (n)

Hehe, that was pretty good Getlo ;)

[ehollier]

I always thought that Larry Geller looked like Vinny Babarino (i.e. John Travolta in Welcome Back Kotter) http://members.aol.com/Dave7373/Barbarino.JPGin this picture :):):)

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r264/Backstrom2003/img_0012_739921.jpg

[presley31]

wow liz you are right..:jawdrop:

[ph10579]

He should have just worn his street clothes on stage! They would have looked just fine! Also, I think it might have looked better. Anyone know how to photoshop Elvis on stage wearing his street clothes? That would be cool!:notworthy Thanks!

[Raised on Rock]

Jumpsuits were cool and made him look fantastic when he was in good shape, but I have never understand his reason of wearing them when he was overweighted, it was not at all the best choice!

We has no longer the slim guy he was in Nov '70, but was not obese, just cool pants & dark shirts would have made him look much better on stage during the last 3 years of his life. The jacket trick would have also worked better than the jumpsuits, like wearing it for the first two numbers and the last one.

Going back to topic, the man needed vacations, that was one medical prescription he needed.

[Unchained Melody]

Agreed on all points you made Raised On Rock.

Some really cool photo's aswell :notworthy

[Stutz Blackhawk]

i'll probably get shot for this, but i love those stage suits whether he was slim or heavy. i think, believe it or not, some of the suits covered up some of the weight.

[Unchained Melody]

i'll probably get shot for this, but i love those stage suits whether he was slim or heavy. i think, believe it or not, some of the suits covered up some of the weight.

Nope, no one get's shot here for having an opinion, and btw, I agree with you ;)

[Diane]

I also love him in the jumpsuits heavier or not but wish he had gone to two-piece suits so that he wouldn't have gotten the ridicule. He was never as bad as some liked to portrait him but that image should never have gotten started at all...it was never fair and it was extremely over-exaggerated.

Diane

[Unchained Melody]

I also love him in the jumpsuits heavier or not but wish he had gone to two-piece suits so that he wouldn't have gotten the ridicule. He was never as bad as some liked to portrait him but that image should never have gotten started at all...it was never fair and it was extremely over-exaggerated.

Diane

I agree it wasn't fair Diane and its still not but I guess thats just what comes along with being in the public eye like Elvis was...

[Diane]

That's true Brad, but it seems like the media was meaner about Elvis than any other entertainer and that wasn't fair. I guess in some ways it doesn't pay to be the biggest and the best as there are always someone anxious to tear you down.

Diane

[4THEHEART]

I'm glad he remained the original,the way he was..it wasn't for Elvis to accept other's trends,besides I pity most of the men how they accept to dress similar to each other,just like wearing uniforms,this is what I call ridiculous,tragic even..I love Elvis's stage costumes and everyday clothes as well ..he was one brave and free mind for sure in a square world..every little detail made him who he was..so I don't see nothing to change anything in him..