Mystery Pics

[Cliff]

While doing some research for my latest video (plug:)) I came across these pics on Google's Elvis image search.:supriced: They were obviously taken on a commercial plane. The only time I recall Elvis doing this was when he went to meet Nixon. The clothes look like they may be the same ones he wore at the time.:hmm:
Whatever the hostess is saying to him he doesn't look happy.
Any clues??

[Diane]

Wow those are pretty cool pictures Cliff and it does look like the outfit Elvis wore to visit Nixon at the White House.

Diane

[hounddog]

wow never seen them before

[presley31]

These are really cool pictures Cliff and l haven't seen them before.

[SatninLove]

Wow..Very cool pictures..Very Rare!
Thanks for posting Cliff!!!
-SatninLove

[jon_burrows]

Good find Cliff. Never seen these before. They could well be from '70,the clothes do look similar.

[Unchained Melody]

These are great anyone got any dates for them ?:hmm:

[elvisia]

Cliff, they are very interesting pictures endeed....Thanks for posting(y)

[Unchained Melody]

Good find Cliff. Never seen these before. They could well be from '70,the clothes do look similar.

Anywhere from 1970-72 circa. But i'm saying 1970 aswell.

[Cliff]

You're most welcome. In my excitement at finding these I never thought to bookmark the site.:'( I'll have to go back and see if I can find the lost treasure. I feel like Indiana Jones ! :D

[Unchained Melody]

You're most welcome. In my excitement at finding these I never thought to bookmark the site.:'( I'll have to go back and see if I can find the lost treasure. I feel like Indiana Jones ! :D

If you find the date please let us know ! :D

[utmom2008]

Fascinating pictures Cliff!(y)(y) Thanks for sharing...I've never seen those before!:supriced:

[LianaKaralivanou]

I always enjoy seeing rare Elvis' pictures! That's good Cliff! But I have no idea what the hostess might have said to Elvis!

[Cliff]

I always enjoy seeing rare Elvis' pictures! That's good Cliff! But I have no idea what the hostess might have said to Elvis!

She's probably saying one of three things;

1 "Excuse me sir. Would you like to return to your seat,we're about to land."

2 " Coffee,Tea,or Pepsi?"

3 " Exuse me sir. Are you Elvis Presley?"

Good idea for a competition;" What did the hostess say to Elvis ?"

[john carpenter]

While doing some research for my latest video (plug:)) I came across these pics on Google's Elvis image search.:supriced: They were obviously taken on a commercial plane. The only time I recall Elvis doing this was when he went to meet Nixon. The clothes look like they may be the same ones he wore at the time.:hmm:
Whatever the hostess is saying to him he doesn't look happy.
Any clues??Very cool Cliff, you found a real gem!(y)

[Unchained Melody]

Good idea for a competition;" What did the hostess say to Elvis ?"

Are you the real Elvis Presley :hmm:

[Cliff]

Stop The Presses!!! I found it! I never thought to look in my browser history!
Now,it's not an Elvis site.It's some kind of ski club or something and it's their 40th Anniverary. What the heck these photos are doing with a whole bunch of club members pics I just don't know.
Your mission,should you decide to accept, it is to find out about this. They'll be thinkin,' " Hot ****!Look at all the hits we're gettin'.NEW MEMBERS !!! :D

http://www.lrsnowski.com/40th_anniversary.htm

[Unchained Melody]

Thanks for the links but still no date.

[midnight]

Wow Cliff these photos are EXCELLENT! Thanks for sharing! Elvis looks fantastic as usual!!

[Unchained Melody]

Wow Cliff these photos are EXCELLENT! Thanks for sharing! Elvis looks fantastic as usual!!

Anyone think elvis' face looks abit puffy to be from 1970 :hmm:

[Diane]

No I think it's just the angle that the picture was taken from. Does look like he hadn't had enough sleep though, that could be the "puffy" that you see Brad.

Diane

[Stutz Blackhawk]

i think there's a very strong possibility these are from Dec. 1970 when he was on his way
to meet with Nixon,,,,,i may be wrong though

[Unchained Melody]

i think there's a very strong possibility these are from Dec. 1970 when he was on his way
to meet with Nixon,,,,,i may be wrong though

That'd be my guess aswell.

[midnight]

If he went on a public flight then someone had to have taken pictures! I bet these are from that trip. Brad , I don`t think he looks puffy just tired! Imagine being on that flight when in strolls Elvis with that cool walk he had!!! It is strange that nobody ever came forward and talked about that being on that plane! Kim

[Cliff]

I've edited the photos with Nixon. Speaks for itself really,don't you think.Any more than this.....well,I don't work for CSI

[Diane]

I really think you hit on a great find there Cliff and that these pictures are of Elvis on his way to seeing Nixon.(y)

Diane

[MojoElvis]

WOW...very cool pics..If that was when he met Nixon it must have been the day before cause his hair looks very styled. Unlike the photos with Nixon where it got a little messed up.
So very cool, thanks

[Unchained Melody]

I really think you hit on a great find there Cliff and that these pictures are of Elvis on his way to seeing Nixon.(y)

Diane

Agreed ,very cool photo's :notworthy

[midnight]

I noticed that it says 12:40 on the clock. I wonder was that am or pm?

[Cliff]

That'd be my guess aswell.

Point of order young Brad. First, after my posting the link for these pics you said,and I quote "Thanks for the link.But still no date" when it clearly stated above the thumbnail gallery " 60s & 70s. You then went on to remark that,and again I quote" He looks a bit a bit puffy for the 70s"
Now Studtz Bearcat comes on and says he thinks it would be Dec 70 (thanks for that Studtz) and you make the above statement.
Why did you not accept the evidence I put forward? :hmm:

[Cliff]

I noticed that it says 12:40 on the clock. I wonder was that am or pm?

I notice there is a bit of glare coming thru the windows so I'd say am.
Did you also notice the clock hasn't moved much? So whoever took these was either very fast with the shutter or they were taken off a movie reel. Wouldn't that be fantastic !!

[TCBGIRL]

Comercial plane?Does anyone knows why he did not use the Lisa Marie to flight to Washington?

[Unchained Melody]

Comercial plane?Does anyone knows why he did not use the Lisa Marie to flight to Washington?

Because Elvis did not purchase the Lisa Marie until April 17th 1975, but the purchase wouldn't be announced until June 11th 1975. The visit with Nixon happened on December 21st 1970. ;)

[utmom2008]

She's probably saying one of three things;

1 "Excuse me sir. Would you like to return to your seat,we're about to land."

2 " Coffee,Tea,or Pepsi?"

3 " Exuse me sir. Are you Elvis Presley?"

Good idea for a competition;" What did the hostess say to Elvis ?"

"Coffee, Tea or Me? I taste better...IF you are interested, AND I'm calorie-free.":lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

[utmom2008]

Anyone think elvis' face looks abit puffy to be from 1970 :hmm:

No...I don't think he looks puffy at all. BUT...don't forget, Jerry Schilling said he had a reaction to some chocolate he had eaten and that when he got off the plane his face was puffy.;);)

[Unchained Melody]

No...I don't think he looks puffy at all. BUT...don't forget, Jerry Schilling said he had a reaction to some chocolate he had eaten and that when he got off the plane his face was puffy.;);)

I've always believed that was caused to a reaction he had to some drug he had taken that he had an allergic reaction too.

[SatninLove]

I know this is a very strange question,but i've always wondered...
A reaction from Chocolatte,or Penicilian?Or combonation of both?
-SatninLove

[Unchained Melody]

I know this is a very strange question,but i've always wondered...
A reaction from Chocolatte,or Penicilian?Or combonation of both?
-SatninLove

I'm going with Penicilian thats what it was. !! I couldn't remember what it was til you said that. Pretty sure Jerry talks about that in his book :!:

[mistymorning]

Fantastic pics ! but are they real or modified in a photoshop ?

[Leroy]

These pictures are NOT from his flight to Washington. Elvis is wearing different clothes here. They are taken in the beginning of 1971. It's not a commercial flight but a rented plane. If you look closely to Elvis' clothes you can see the following. He's wearing a black jacked with a high collar. A white shirt, also with a high collar and if you look very closely you can see he's also wearing a tie. This was not the ensemble Elvis wore during his vistit at the White House. I have a few more pictures that belongs to the same scene.... taken before or after this flight...

[elvisia]

Stop The Presses!!! I found it! I never thought to look in my browser history!
Now,it's not an Elvis site.It's some kind of ski club or something and it's their 40th Anniverary. What the heck these photos are doing with a whole bunch of club members pics I just don't know.
Your mission,should you decide to accept, it is to find out about this. They'll be thinkin,' " Hot ****!Look at all the hits we're gettin'.NEW MEMBERS !!! :D

http://www.lrsnowski.com/40th_anniversary.htm

That is just great Cliff and Memphis over at FECC found a VERY interesting newsletter from The Littlerock ski club

http://www.lrsnowski.com/Newsletters/2007_08/V2-August-Liftline-2007-PageMaker.pdf

And in the newsletter is this:

Perhaps the most exciting early trip was to Vail in 1969 or 70.
we flew on a direct Braniff flight from Little Rock to Denver. The
flight originated in Memphis and on board waiting for us was
none other than the King himself – Elvis! The first thing he did
was to get on the intercom and sing “Love Me Tender” to the
passengers. Then he made a trip through the cabin making a
brief stop, talking to everyone, most of whom were ski club
members. It was truly memorable and I have always admired
him for his down to earth way of treating us on that day

[mozzarella]

The most interesting pics in a long time...
The flight attendent says: Oh, Elvis, would you sing Love Me Tender???

[Donut]

Cliff, you should be awarded for this ;). Great find.

[renapap05]

Interesting...:hmm:Haven't seen them before.Unfortunetaly i don't know the date...:'(

[kathy parkinson]

Someone on Elvis International has posted four pictures of him on the plane, they were found on a Priscilla website.

[midnight]

[/u]

"Coffee, Tea or Me? I taste better...IF you are interested, AND I'm calorie-free.":lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao: I bet he is saying " Do ya what a flick of my bic?"

[john carpenter]

[quote=utmom2008;250706][/u]

"Coffee, Tea or Me? I taste better...IF you are interested, AND I'm calorie-free.":lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:[/quote Rosanne, you are so silly, but i love you anyhoo!:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

[Tony Trout]

Wow those are pretty cool pictures Cliff and it does look like the outfit Elvis wore to visit Nixon at the White House.

Diane


i think there's a very strong possibility these are from Dec. 1970 when he was on his way
to meet with Nixon,,,,,i may be wrong though


I disagree. After studying the pictures, I believe strongly that they are from his trip to Denver, CO in late 1970. The hairstyle doesn't look to be the same as when he went to visit Nixon.




Comercial plane?Does anyone knows why he did not use the Lisa Marie to flight to Washington?


He didn't have the Lisa Marie in 1970.




[/u]
"Coffee, Tea or Me? I taste better...IF you are interested, AND I'm calorie-free.":lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:



Oh.....my.....God.....I'm not gonna tell you where my mind went when I read this or what your reply did to me, Rosanne......:P:P

[utmom2008]

Oh.....my.....God.....I'm not gonna tell you where my mind went when I read this or what your reply did to me, Rosanne......:P:P

OK.....there are some things I'm probably better off not knowing!;);):supriced::lmfao:

[Unchained Melody]

Leroy thanks for that, please share the photo's you have if you would when you can !
I didn't think it looked like a 1970 photo..

[utmom2008]

Leroy thanks for that, please share the photo's you have if you would when you can !
I didn't think it looked like a 1970 photo..

I just don't see how there would be much change in his appearance from December 21, 1970 to the beginning of 1971. I don't think I look much different than I did 2 weeks ago.;):lol:

[josh]

I notice there is a bit of glare coming thru the windows so I'd say am.
Did you also notice the clock hasn't moved much? So whoever took these was either very fast with the shutter or they were taken off a movie reel. Wouldn't that be fantastic !!


The needle on the clock is not moving at all. It must be out of function, since the movement of Elvis and the stewardess is to long compared to the clock. Even it was taken with a serial-shutter. Anyway, Cliff, you deserve to have a special section on this site, since these pictures are VERY rare. Amazing, that you found them on the web.

[utmom2008]

Anyway, Cliff, you deserve to have a special section on this site, since these pictures are VERY rare. Amazing, that you found them on the web.

I agree!! A great find indeed!(y)(y)(y)

[Unchained Melody]

I just don't see how there would be much change in his appearance from December 21, 1970 to the beginning of 1971. I don't think I look much different than I did 2 weeks ago.;):lol:

Elvis' appearence could change from night to the next.

Look at this comparison. A simple 9 days apart from each photo being taken.

2-12-1977

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/1981/s77021201yd8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

2-21-1977

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/3393/s77022106mo0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Diane]

Thank you Leroy for clearing up when these pictures were taken.(y)

Fantastic find nonetheless Cliff.

Diane

[utmom2008]

Elvis' appearence could change from night to the next.

Look at this comparison. A simple 9 days apart from each photo being taken.

2-12-1977

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/1981/s77021201yd8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

2-21-1977

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/3393/s77022106mo0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

True...but this was in the latter years. It was less drastic in the earlier years.

[Maikcool]

Cliff, fantastic rare pics! new for me! thanks!
And Thank you Leroy for the info!

[Unchained Melody]

True...but this was in the latter years. It was less drastic in the earlier years.

Yeah your right.
But sometimes when just looking at photo's you can get a sense of what year their from if you've looked at alot of photo's from each year.

[josh]

These pictures are NOT from his flight to Washington. Elvis is wearing different clothes here. They are taken in the beginning of 1971. It's not a commercial flight but a rented plane. If you look closely to Elvis' clothes you can see the following. He's wearing a black jacked with a high collar. A white shirt, also with a high collar and if you look very closely you can see he's also wearing a tie. This was not the ensemble Elvis wore during his vistit at the White House. I have a few more pictures that belongs to the same scene.... taken before or after this flight...

No matter what. That outfit is unbelievable cool...

[Unchained Melody]

No matter what. That outfit is unbelievable cool...

Definitley have to agree with you.(y)

[goodelvisgirl]

fantastic pics and a fantastic find i made the pics larger so i could get a better look and i would have thought these were from the nixen trip but i don't know a thing about dating pics whatever the date great to see fantastic rare elvis pics well done to that man and his fab find

[Tony Trout]

OK.....there are some things I'm probably better off not knowing!;);):supriced::lmfao:


Well, being the SuperPerv that I am....they were naughty thoughts.....:blush::blush:




These pictures are NOT from his flight to Washington. Elvis is wearing different clothes here. They are taken in the beginning of 1971. It's not a commercial flight but a rented plane. If you look closely to Elvis' clothes you can see the following. He's wearing a black jacked with a high collar. A white shirt, also with a high collar and if you look very closely you can see he's also wearing a tie. This was not the ensemble Elvis wore during his vistit at the White House. I have a few more pictures that belongs to the same scene.... taken before or after this flight...


I agree with your observations.

I've read over at FECC that these pictures could possibly be from Elvis's flight to Denver, CO in November of 1970 when he flew out there to acquire another badge, actually. Would you agree?

[rmk101]

Thank you so much Cliff I've never seen these before!

[rhythmknights]

great find, great photos and i would love to hear more from that fan who posted them. he was so HOT!

[Donut]

Those same pictures a little less foggy.

[jon_burrows]

Elvis' appearence could change from night to the next.

Look at this comparison. A simple 9 days apart from each photo being taken.

2-12-1977

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/1981/s77021201yd8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

2-21-1977

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/3393/s77022106mo0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


Brad, you have to appreciate Elvis would look different in these two photos because they were taken at different stages in a live show.

[Tony Trout]

Brad, you have to appreciate Elvis would look different in these two photos because they were taken at different stages in a live show.


These are actually two different shows altogether.

[utmom2008]

Those same pictures a little less foggy.

You have a great "fog" remover Donut!(y)


Brad, you have to appreciate Elvis would look different in these two photos because they were taken at different stages in a live show.

A gallon of sweat and a camera angle can make a HUGE difference as well.:blink::blink:

[Joe Car]

I know the people on the flight had to be excited, Elvis himself had to find flying this way (minus his boys), very sneaky, and very exciting as well!

[beckelvis]

They are really new images for my

[Tony Trout]

I know the people on the flight had to be excited, Elvis himself had to find flying this way (minus his boys), very sneaky, and very exciting as well!


The stewardess' don't look too excited to me....did anyone notice this?

[utmom2008]

The stewardess' don't look too excited to me....did anyone notice this?

I did.....the woman was obviously visually impaired!:supriced::lol::lol::lmfao:

[Donut]

I did.....the woman was obviously visually impaired!:supriced::lol::lol::lmfao:

:P:laughing:

[Unchained Melody]

More info on these shots in the plan.


According to Day by Day (EJ) : Nov 18 : Elvis flies back (from Denver) to LA arriving at 5:45 pm.
So, it could be that the picture was taken enroute from Oklahoma to Denver Nov 17th , 8:03 AM.
None of his December 19-22, 1970 plane flights took place at this time.

12/19 - Memphis to Washington D.C.(late afternoon) - solo
12/19 - Washington D.C. to Dallas (late evening) - solo
12/20 - Dallas to L.A.(early morning) - solo
12/20 - L.A. to Washington D.C. (late afternoon) - with Jerry Schilling

12/21 - Meeting with President Nixon at 12:30 PM

12/22 - Washington D.C. to Memphis (late afternoon) - with Sonny West


So we can rule out the trip to Washington It seems like.

&& here's a nice photo for you to enjoy. (y)

[Unchained Melody]

Some nice stories aswell.



Story 1
A Kiss From Elvis
I mention in my bio that I was kissed by Elvis–passionately. Actually, it was more like deeply and warmly. But it was nice! It was 1971 or so, and Elvis had just given Denver Chief of Police Arthur Dill a check for $800 to fully equip a gym in honor of slain officer Merle Nading. That was a lot of money! Elvis wasn’t wearing a tie with his open collared shirt, so when Chief Dill gave him a tie tack that looked like little handcuffs, Elvis borrowed someone’s tie so he could wear the tie tack for a few photos. (That style shirt–or the actual shirt–is seen in a lot of photos of Elvis in that era, so he must have liked the look!)

I was in a nearby office when Sgt. Bill Smith, the police photographer, called me and told me to come over and get my photo taken with Elvis. I said I didn’t want to, but Sgt. Smith told me to get over there. Someone introduced me and Elvis was very, very nice about the whole thing. He said, “What about you let me get a nice photo with you, Honey?” I said OK and Sgt. Smith took the picture.

Then, he told Sgt. Smith, “You should get one that is more friendly.” That’s when he gave me the kiss. I expected a quick little peck on the lips, but what I got was a lengthy, warm, rather extensive kiss! I was so embarrassed I almost couldn’t think of anything to say. What I did say was, “If you’re very lucky, I’ll give you my autograph.” He smiled and chuckled a bit. I asked him about his baby and he showed me two photos of Lisa Marie, which he had in a little plastic photo holder.
http://tinalewisrowe.com/2008/05/ (http://tinalewisrowe.com/2008/05/)
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Story 2
A story told by a former Denver police officer.
" My dad's friend was telling me that he and Elvis were flying on a commercial flight back home to Memphis one night and the stewardess came into the First Class section where Elvis and his entourage were. She hesitantly approached him and said: "Mr. Presley, I hate to disturb you but the word is out that you are on this flight. The coach class is extatic. Can you come thru just to waive to those in the next cabin because we cannot land unless you say "hi" and calm them down." Elvis being the southern gentleman said: "Sure."

Elvis went through the curtain separating the First Class section to coach class. He was waiving to the crowd and he was wearing a diamond ring on every finger. My dad's friend was standing right next to Elvis and he had his hand on the back of a seat addressing the audience with his shy dissarming smile. A mother, father and a five year old boy were sitting in one row of chairs. He was waiving with his left hand and his right hand was affixed to the back of this one chair. The mother was in awe of Elvis thinking: "He is the most handsome man I have ever seen." The father was getting nervous thinking: "I hope my wife doesn't run off with Elvis!" The young lad was starring in awe with his mouth in his lunch tray starring at the one large particular ring Elvis was wearing. The boy didn't even know who Elvis Presley was. Elvis had a ring on every finger but this one ring was so large it literally took up two fingers (like a SUPER BOWL RING). It was gold encrusted with large diamonds. The ring actually was 13 carats! Elvis was getting ready to retreat to the First Class section when the lad said: "Sir, you must be somebody important." Elvis in his southern twang replied: "Ahhh, son, why do you say that?" He said: "You must have a really good job to be able to buy a ring like that one you are wearing." I sure hope one day I can grow up to buy a ring like the one you are wearing." Elvis was instantly touched and immediately said: "Son, you won't have to and took off the large diamond ring and placed it on the boy's lunch tray and walked back to the First Class section! My Dad's friend, Bob was thinking: "Why didn't you give me the ring!"

[Unchained Melody]

You have a great "fog" remover Donut!(y)



A gallon of sweat and a camera angle can make a HUGE difference as well.:blink::blink:

I don't think it would make a difference at what point of the show they were taken at. All one has to do is look at photo's from this tour as it progressed and can see the physical change that occured to Elvis. Ive heard many say that he could come on stage one night and look puffy and swollen so bad, then the next night he would look like Elvis, just fine....obviously brought on by excessive health issues, and drug abuse.

[Unchained Melody]

In one of their newsletters there is mention of Elvis:

"Perhaps the most exciting early trip was to Vail in 1969 or 70. We flew on a direct Braniff flight from Little Rock to Denver. The flight originated in Memphis and on board waiting for us was none other than the King himself – Elvis! The first thing he did was to get on the intercom and sing “Love Me Tender” to the passengers. Then he made a trip through the cabin making a brief stop, talking to everyone, most of whom were ski club members. It was truly memorable and I have always admired him for his down to earth way of treating us on that day."

The dates narrrowed down to the following.

''On a commercial flight from Memphis to Denver in November (after the 17th) or December 1970''

[Unchained Melody]

The stewardess' don't look too excited to me....did anyone notice this?

I noticed that too Tony, ehh she was probably just trying to play it cool ya know. :king:

[Unchained Melody]

A gallon of sweat and a camera angle can make a HUGE difference as well.:blink::blink:

Again, I disagree.

Look at these candid shots With Joe Esposito in the parking lot of the the Sheraton Hotel in West Palm Beach on February 13, 1977, just the next night after those horrible photo's from the tour opener show were shot on Feb 12th. Elvis still, in these photo's look's a wreck physically, didn't need the sweat to prove that point proving that his pysical condition changed drastically in a short period of time.

==>>> http://www.elvis-collectors.com/candid-central/021377.html