What You Don't Like About Elvis?

[Vegas King]

What You Don't Like About Elvis.
It can be anything:some song,some behavior problem........
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[desiree]

I don't like Elvis' bahaviour when too demanding or taking the control on other people, thinking he could rule everybody's lives. And the drugs too are on my black list. (n) Apart from that he was a wonderful and loving man (y)

[illona]

I don't like the fact he couldn't say NO to Colonel Parker.

[elvisspankme]

I love elvis so much I try nought to look on the bad side of elvis because he's so special but certian things i've read about do desturbe me like the pill problem, temper issues, strange behaviours it's just sad that it all ended the way it did. :notworthy:king::wub:

[utmom2008]

I don't like the fact that he is no longer with us.:sad:

[elvisfan92]

the fact that he had a problem and was to week and surrounded by a bunch of "yes" men to do anything about it ,but besides that loved the man to death.

[Diane]

I have to go along with Rosanne's comment. Elvis had faults like every other person so I can't name something I didn't like about him, if I did I would be saying the same for everyone I know. Everyone is weak in some way.

Faults aren't important if the good things about a person outweigh them and Elvis was very much one of them.

Diane

[midnight]

I don't like the fact that he is no longer with us.:sad:

Rosanne you said it. A perfect answer!(y)

[kathy parkinson]

I don't like the fact that he is no longer with us.:sad:

Perfect and so right Roseanne agree with you without question.(y)

[WHITETIGERMAN]

I love Elvis too much.We are all human and we have faults and what Diane and Rosanne said on this thread.......I go along with them.I dislike the fact he is not with us and I think he had too much good that out weighed the bad.I will go on to say that I dislike the fact that he didn't step up to Parker more than he did.
Had he got rid of him around 1973 or '74 he could have done more as an artist,I said this before and I'm saying it again.

[easyrider]

I don't like the movies!!!!!!!

[Polk-Salad-Annie]

I don't like the fact that he is no longer with us.:sad:
Well said.(y)

[KPM]

I could name a couple-but someone else has already brought them up.
Someone could name a few on me (maybe a lot) That person could have theirs named etc... etc..... etc......I wish we were all totally above having weaknesses and faults-but its not in the cards.

[shelley.m.]

I don't like the fact that he is no longer with us.:sad:

I totally agree with you Rosanne.I also didn't like Elvis' nasty temper.

[Emma]

Elvis had his faults just like any other human being, the only 2 things I wasn't keen on was the pill problem and his temper, I for one wouldn't like to get in Elvis's bad books :lol:

[john carpenter]

I don't like the fact that he is no longer with us.:sad:Right again Rosanne(y)

[Dino78]

I don't like the fact that he is no longer with us.:sad:

There's nothing to add...

[J.P]

I don't like Elvis' bahaviour when too demanding or taking the control on other people, thinking he could rule everybody's lives. And the drugs too are on my black list. (n) Apart from that he was a wonderful and loving man (y)

man you must have no faults in you dear :supriced:

[Getlo]

Attitudes to women: the sexism etc. (And yeah, I know it was a product of his time and all that, but "a woman's place is in the home" didn't fly then, and it doesn't fly now with me).

Manipulative: for whatever reasons, Elvis often enjoyed playing those around him off each other.

Immaturity: yes, it's all very well to have fun, but there comes a time when men should put away their toys. Shooting out flash bulbs in a pool in one's mid-thirties is a tad self-indulgent. In many ways, and for a variety of reasons, Elvis never truly became a grown man.

Infidelity: 'nuff said.

Lack of ambition: not necessarily a fault. But it annoyed me when he got into his 60s rut of movies and 70s rut of concerts. What would the 80s have brought? Probably another rut.

Occasional bullying: perfect example - the passive-aggressive we he hangs s**t on Lamar during the TTWII and On Tour outtakes.

Temper: there's nothing wrong with getting mad. But (even discounting the drugs here) Elvis often flew into rages about nothing, all the while knowing he'd be absolutely fine moments later. And then he'd buy his "victim" a car or a house to make up for it. And I don't believe his apologies were genuine - he was often behaving like a spoiled child and just didn't want to be seen as a long-term bad guy.

Unprofessional conduct: the drug-fuelled rantings from the stage in Vegas '74 revolt me. Having said that, the people around him shouldn't have allowed it to occur. And the way he criticised the Hilton from the stage ... well, The Colonel was quite right to bollock him over it.

Addiction: as many of you know, I don't believe in the "addiction is a disease" mantra. To take drugs - and to keep taking them - is a choice. That's all well and good, but what I find frustrating was Elvis' inability to even want to get off the stuff and get his life in order. He couldn't - or wouldn't - do it, not even for Lisa.

And, having said all that, let me say that his good traits and what he brought to millions of fans around the world far outweighs any of his faults.

[francie]

Who ever said I don't like that he is no longer with us is right. Elvis was a human being and we all make mistakes just like he did. I think he was great and I wish he were here.

[J.P]

Attitudes to women: the sexism etc. (And yeah, I know it was a product of his time and all that, but "a woman's place is in the home" didn't fly then, and it doesn't fly now with me).

Manipulative: for whatever reasons, Elvis often enjoyed playing those around him off each other.

Immaturity: yes, it's all very well to have fun, but there comes a time when men should put away their toys. Shooting out flash bulbs in a pool in one's mid-thirties is a tad self-indulgent. In many ways, and for a variety of reasons, Elvis never truly became a grown man.

Infidelity: 'nuff said.

Lack of ambition: not necessarily a fault. But it annoyed me when he got into his 60s rut of movies and 70s rut of concerts. What would the 80s have brought? Probably another rut.

Occasional bullying: perfect example - the passive-aggressive we he hangs s**t on Lamar during the TTWII and On Tour outtakes.

Temper: there's nothing wrong with getting mad. But (even discounting the drugs here) Elvis often flew into rages about nothing, all the while knowing he'd be absolutely fine moments later. And then he'd buy his "victim" a car or a house to make up for it. And I don't believe his apologies were genuine - he was often behaving like a spoiled child and just didn't want to be seen as a long-term bad guy.

Unprofessional conduct: the drug-fuelled rantings from the stage in Vegas '74 revolt me. Having said that, the people around him shouldn't have allowed it to occur. And the way he criticised the Hilton from the stage ... well, The Colonel was quite right to bollock him over it.

Addiction: as many of you know, I don't believe in the "addiction is a disease" mantra. To take drugs - and to keep taking them - is a choice. That's all well and good, but what I find frustrating was Elvis' inability to even want to get off the stuff and get his life in order. He couldn't - or wouldn't - do it, not even for Lisa.

And, having said all that, let me say that his good traits and what he brought to millions of fans around the world far outweighs any of his faults.

very interesting.

[Merry]

:D None of us are perfect blahhhhh, lol, this latest mantra of "being immature" :blink::blink::blink: lol

Elvis was fun, there is nothing wrong with having fun, people are drawn to Elvis, because of this, and because of his personality. (y)

Signed,
Immature.

:D

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[cbg84]

I love elvis so much I try nought to look on the bad side of elvis because he's so special but certian things i've read about do desturbe me like the pill problem, temper issues, strange behaviours it's just sad that it all ended the way it did. :notworthy:king::wub:


I agree with you. But I feel and believe that for the most part he tried and wa a great person.

[mistymorning]

I don't like the fact that he is no longer with us.:sad:

Me too ! http://content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/00020309.gif (http://www.sweetim.com/s.asp?im=gen&lpver=3&ref=10)

[blueberry]

I don't like his marriage with priscilla . Why he married her between so many women and brought his downfall .:supriced::'(

[Elton]

Things i don't like about Elvis?

I hate the "I Hate Elvis Buttons"
I really dislike EAT's!
I really,really,hate that image of him singing "Old MacDonald",on the back of that chicken truck!!

........I also dislike the fact Elvis didn't ever move in next door.

[Talvis]

I just do not like the fact that he is no longer with us.
:'(:'(:'(

[WHITETIGERMAN]

You know out of all that's said on this....we can all agree to the fact that we hate the most is that he's no longer with us.GOD how I wish he were still here....he made us all so happy in his on special kind of way as only Elvis could.WE love you Elvis.

[CAMILLE64]

Sorry for my english...

NOTE : Addiction: as many of you know, I don't believe in the "addiction is a disease" mantra. To take drugs - and to keep taking them - is a choice. That's all well and good, but what I find frustrating was Elvis' inability to even want to get off the stuff and get his life in order. He couldn't - or wouldn't - do it, not even for Lisa.


+1000 !
Getlo I totally agree with you !!!

For a person in the reputation so generous, I find that Elvis finally was égoiste because he has never wanted to go out of some drug for Lisa

[marijaep]

Attitudes to women: the sexism etc. (And yeah, I know it was a product of his time and all that, but "a woman's place is in the home" didn't fly then, and it doesn't fly now with me).


I completely agree with you on that (y)

[CAMILLE64]

Yes it is very hard for us the modern women...:D:D:P

[CRITTERGITTER]

I really, really hate the way he made fun of people (Like Lamar and I am no Lamar fan. I think if Larmar would have knocked him down once, all that would have stopped.) He could just act like a spoiled kid. But I still love him more and more each day.

[renapap05]

I don't like the fact that he is no longer with us.:sad:

I agree with you,Rosanne.I also don't like the fact that Elvis didn't say no to Col. Parker,his addiction to drugs and that he was becoming furious too easy.

[ehollier]

Attitudes to women: the sexism etc. (And yeah, I know it was a product of his time and all that, but "a woman's place is in the home" didn't fly then, and it doesn't fly now with me).

Manipulative: for whatever reasons, Elvis often enjoyed playing those around him off each other.

Immaturity: yes, it's all very well to have fun, but there comes a time when men should put away their toys. Shooting out flash bulbs in a pool in one's mid-thirties is a tad self-indulgent. In many ways, and for a variety of reasons, Elvis never truly became a grown man.

Infidelity: 'nuff said.

Lack of ambition: not necessarily a fault. But it annoyed me when he got into his 60s rut of movies and 70s rut of concerts. What would the 80s have brought? Probably another rut.

Occasional bullying: perfect example - the passive-aggressive we he hangs s**t on Lamar during the TTWII and On Tour outtakes.

Temper: there's nothing wrong with getting mad. But (even discounting the drugs here) Elvis often flew into rages about nothing, all the while knowing he'd be absolutely fine moments later. And then he'd buy his "victim" a car or a house to make up for it. And I don't believe his apologies were genuine - he was often behaving like a spoiled child and just didn't want to be seen as a long-term bad guy.

Unprofessional conduct: the drug-fuelled rantings from the stage in Vegas '74 revolt me. Having said that, the people around him shouldn't have allowed it to occur. And the way he criticised the Hilton from the stage ... well, The Colonel was quite right to bollock him over it.

Addiction: as many of you know, I don't believe in the "addiction is a disease" mantra. To take drugs - and to keep taking them - is a choice. That's all well and good, but what I find frustrating was Elvis' inability to even want to get off the stuff and get his life in order. He couldn't - or wouldn't - do it, not even for Lisa.

And, having said all that, let me say that his good traits and what he brought to millions of fans around the world far outweighs any of his faults.

Very true, very very insightful, very very perceptive. I didn't realize you were capable of being so sensitive or had an opinion about such issues that may seem offensive (i.e. sexism, infidelity, unprofessional conduct).

[Merry]

No offense everyone, but I hate this thread.:angry:

We are fans.:)

It would be good if we closed or finished off or started talking about our own failings......... (n)

Rosanne's reply was the best: "I don't like the fact that he is no longer with us" (y)(y)(y)

[KPM]

Attitudes to women: the sexism etc. (And yeah, I know it was a product of his time and all that, but "a woman's place is in the home" didn't fly then, and it doesn't fly now with me).

Manipulative: for whatever reasons, Elvis often enjoyed playing those around him off each other.

Immaturity: yes, it's all very well to have fun, but there comes a time when men should put away their toys. Shooting out flash bulbs in a pool in one's mid-thirties is a tad self-indulgent. In many ways, and for a variety of reasons, Elvis never truly became a grown man.

Infidelity: 'nuff said.

Lack of ambition: not necessarily a fault. But it annoyed me when he got into his 60s rut of movies and 70s rut of concerts. What would the 80s have brought? Probably another rut.

Occasional bullying: perfect example - the passive-aggressive we he hangs s**t on Lamar during the TTWII and On Tour outtakes.

Temper: there's nothing wrong with getting mad. But (even discounting the drugs here) Elvis often flew into rages about nothing, all the while knowing he'd be absolutely fine moments later. And then he'd buy his "victim" a car or a house to make up for it. And I don't believe his apologies were genuine - he was often behaving like a spoiled child and just didn't want to be seen as a long-term bad guy.

Unprofessional conduct: the drug-fuelled rantings from the stage in Vegas '74 revolt me. Having said that, the people around him shouldn't have allowed it to occur. And the way he criticised the Hilton from the stage ... well, The Colonel was quite right to bollock him over it.

Addiction: as many of you know, I don't believe in the "addiction is a disease" mantra. To take drugs - and to keep taking them - is a choice. That's all well and good, but what I find frustrating was Elvis' inability to even want to get off the stuff and get his life in order. He couldn't - or wouldn't - do it, not even for Lisa.

And, having said all that, let me say that his good traits and what he brought to millions of fans around the world far outweighs any of his faults.
I think I would agree with most of this to varying degrees.

But the "addiciton is a disease" question is very debateable-and becomes more debateable every year. As Getlo said we all know he does not believe in any cause-other than choice, by the same token most who follow these type threads know that I do-so I hope this will not bore you.
Research into addictions is ongoing such as gene research which isolates more causes of all types of disease and genetic problems each year. I have posted several excerpts of articles in the past which show how genes and DNA link to addictive personalities.
I ran across another interesting one recently on addictions and neurology:

Addiction is a neurologically based disease. For many years recovery specialists have compared alcoholism or addictions to a physical disease: like diabetes. In reality addictions are more closely related to a neurological disorder like Tourette's Syndrome* than they are to diabetes.

If the problems you suffer stem from severe alcoholism or addiction, you must accept that these problems are not primarily mental or free will issues. Addictions are not about will power. The problems facing addicts, alcoholics, and their families are miserable, disgusting, and infuriating. They are often hopelessly discouraging. But to imagine that an addict "could change if he wanted to" is a serious misunderstanding of the long term dynamic of addictive disorder. The fact is precisely that an addict cannot change in the long run even if he wants to! That is the definition of addiction: "the loss of control over the use of a substance." It is important to understand that this loss of control is manifested not in terms of days or weeks, but in longer term behaviors: terms of months and years. ...........
IMO- this is a very very debateable subject-not just about Elvis-but those who have these type problems. At least until a definitive answer on the subject is produced.

[utmom2008]

If the problems you suffer stem from severe alcoholism or addiction, you must accept that these problems are not primarily mental or free will issues. Addictions are not about will power.

I agree with you Ken, but here is my question. After an addict has received help, been through rehab and extensive counseling.....and at a later date once again start using their "drug" of choice....that is lack of willpower IMO. To use again after you know you have an addiction is free will, a choice and lack of self-control, isn't it?:hmm::hmm:

[Jumpsuit Junkie]

Elvis surrounded himself with people who turned into yes men, to varying degrees these people were enablers to Elvis' behaviers. Over the years, these behaviers became the norm.

Elvis' opulent lifestyle meant that those who came into contact with Elvis were in awe of him, the words 'NO' were not often used. To be perfectly honest if those who worked for Elvis now write memoirs and choose to describe Elvis in then less than glowing terms only have themselves to blame for allowing their greed and need of social status through Elvis to overcome them.

Elvis was Elvis, for the majority of his life he acted in a perfectly acceptable way in public and given the level of fame and fortune that Elvis had it is a wonder that he wasn't even more screwed up! Yes other celebrities have survived the rocky road of fame and fortune, Elvis didn't.

Elvis was capable of great humility and grace, however he wasn't impervious to the 7 deadly sins, only god himself is impervious.

It seems from this thread Elvis' fatal flaw was to be unable to live up to the expectations of his fans in every area of his life.

[beckelvis]

What i do not like of Elvis is it was his addiction to the tablets,to very dependent on them.Neither i like that lacking character coul not say NO to the colonel,him to say to him what was thinking about all that not to want to do.
Regardless he was a human being,and as such tape-worm faults,only that some of them were exceeding the limits.

[KPM]

I agree with you Ken, but here is my question. After an addict has received help, been through rehab and extensive counseling.....and at a later date once again start using their "drug" of choice....that is lack of willpower IMO. To use again after you know you have an addiction is free will, a choice and lack of self-control, isn't it?:hmm::hmm:
Well you could look at it that way-but then again if as some research suggests that is is a defective gene-or a neurological problem of organic nature-has this individual ever truely had free will? Or were they ever really cured? I really can not conclusively say-because there is not a true answer right now. :blush:
There may never be a conclusive answer-because so many other factors with everyone are different. But I think this is open for debate until the medical and research community come to a definitive universal answer on the how and why of addictions.:blush:

[utmom2008]

There may never be a conclusive answer-because so many other factors with everyone are different. But I think this is open for debate until the medical and research community come to a definitive universal answer on the how and why of addictions.:blush:

True, and they will probably still be debating and researching 50 years from now.:D:D

[Burning_Love]

Everyone has their flaws.
I guess i dislike the way treated women. And how he was demanding.

[LtCarman]

His temper and his dependence on drugs.

[Silenz]

I dont like that he "gave up" life!!! He had all reasons for living!!! He should been taking help for his drug problems for LisaMarie sake. If nothing else he should have taking help beacuse of her!!

[Yada]

- the fact that he never sang in Europe
- his entourage
:blink:

[Cliff]

I felt that not only did he let his family down,but he also let his fans down. Right from the beginning' Elvis fans, like myself, were given a hard time by others by always saying he was no good and a bad example. Just look at what the establishment used to say in the 50's. I think by having it end the way it did he kinda confirmed what they were saying and gave them more reason to throw the mud. Having said that,he did set a good example for those of us growing up in that era to follow. Loving his Mother and respecting his peers and elders.We were adults when the floodgates opened but we were old enough to have these values truly embeded in us and know right from wrong.When you see the values that the young people are getting from the stars of today,well,it makes you shudder.
I guess having said all that ,I'm forever grateful to him for giving me the music and above all, the values. I feel blessed to have been on this planet and witnessed the phenomenon that was Elvis.

[TCBGIRL]

The fact that I was never his woman:lmfao:

[goodelvisgirl]

lol well apart from that fact i disiked the way he never stood up to col. tom and took controll of his life and his career i dislike the fact that he made so many movies and sang so many songs and did so many things he did not beleive in i dislike the fact that he took so many drugs and destroyed himself but appart from that he was pritty much just perfect we all have our flaws and our darker sided its just that elvis's were all out in public for the world to see

[Cliff]

[quote=CAMILLE64;275014]Sorry for my english...

NOTE : Addiction: as many of you know, I don't believe in the "addiction is a disease" mantra. To take drugs - and to keep taking them - is a choice. That's all well and good, but what I find frustrating was Elvis' inability to even want to get off the stuff and get his life in order. He couldn't - or wouldn't - do it, not even for Lisa.


+1000 !
Getlo I totally agree with you !!!



Medical studies have shown that addictions are in our genetic make up,and are past down through generations.
So it was quite on the cards that Elvis would be addicted to something. I'm sure if you go back into Elvis background you will find addictions.Didn't his mother have a problem with alcahol and pills?

[CAMILLE64]

exact !! To smith we found a tendency has the self-destruction he(it) does not need to forget...

[Vegas King]

No offense everyone, but I hate this thread.:angry:

We are fans.:)

It would be good if we closed or finished off or started talking about our own failings......... (n)

Rosanne's reply was the best: "I don't like the fact that he is no longer with us" (y)(y)(y)


Look Jess I know we're fans,
but nobody wants to criticize Elvis
I just wanted to show that he too is only human.:notworthy:notworthy

I don't like some early '50 songs

[SleepyJack]

I guess that what probably annoys me most about Elvis would be the fact that he didn`t take more control over his career,the movies,the music,the live appearances....far too many times he just sat back and went along with the Colonel`s ways of doing things.....had he been more involved in the decisions that were made he might very well have avoided some of the bad moves that were made. Many,if not all, of the failures and lows of his career could have been avoided, and if he was happy with his career and not faced with a new disillusionment after each triumph then he might have had more zest for life and not felt the need to escape behind the comfort of drugs..... after all, Elvis drug habits were never really that of just some wild Rock`n`Roll party animal..... for the greater part it was more a need for comfort and escape...... less to escape from,less need for drugs? His career and the Ego that it created were always going to be his biggest weakness......as it would be for most people...given the opportunity.

[Cliff]

Look Jess I know we're fans,
but nobody wants to criticize Elvis
I just wanted to show that he too is only human.:notworthy:notworthy

I don't like some early '50 songs

Ah,exuse me.When you put up a question like "What do You Hate About Elvis" that's inviting trouble. I had to look twice when I saw the word 'Hate'. I mean, if I hated anything about the guy I wouldn't be a fan.As far as letting us know that he was only human. I like to think that we're all pretty intelligent here. Of course we know he was human. He bleed like anyone else,he hurt like anyone else,and he cried like anyone else.Good Lord! If he had been a God he'd still be here today.

By the way.I don't like some late 70's songs. :P

[presley31]

I don't really believe you have to love everything about elvis to be fan, but accepting he wasn't perfect is the way to go to me. There are quite a few things that elvis did that doesn't sit well with me but there is lots of things regrading my own life that l don't like either so it would rude for me to put down elvis faults and not accept my own. Elvis was elvis and he did mistakes but really who hasn't.

[Lisarose]

What Roseanne said in her first post says it well! He isn't here!

I don't like his nailbiting habit. Must be a mom thing!

[memphis69]

I WISH HE HAD RECORDED MORE SONGS AND THAT HE HAD TOURED THE WORLD FOR HIS ADORING FANS.

ALSO NOBODY IS PERFECT WE ALL HAVE OUR FAULTS BUT WITH ELVIS HIS GOOD QUALITIES OUTWEIGHED HIS FAULTS AND I THINK HE SHOULD BE REMEMBERED FOR THE BEAUTIFUL HUMAN BEING HE WAS. TO BE LOVED BY ELVIS IS A VERY SPECIAL THING. I WISH I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO HAVE BEEN IN HIS LIFE GOOD OR BAD!!!!!

[Merry]

I don't like the fact that I'm not leaning against this saddle too, lol, looks comfy :)

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[CAMILLE64]

Its defects were minimal compared to its :blush:

thank you for the picture of charro...so beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Angeline69]

I don't like the fact that he is no longer with us.:sad:

Nobody is perfect even Elvis. We all have our weaknesses, our bad temper, we all make errors so I agree with Rosanne's answer. :'(:'(

[cbg84]

I don't like the fact he couldn't say NO to Colonel Parker.

Dito to that. (y)

[loveforelvis]

I don't like the fact that he is no longer with us.:sad:

(y)(y)(y)(y) Totally agree there! Everyone has things that can be frowned on. I always say that there is good in everyone and that's what I focus on. I believe that there is more good than bad in most people and time and time again Elvis proved that to be the case with him.

[beckelvis]

I don't like the fact that he is no longer with us.:sad:
Me too:'(:'(

[May]

There is nothing I dislike about EP

[moody-blues67]

He performed to much in the 70s !

That he did less recordings in the 70s.

That he did not say no to the songs that he didn´t believe in.

And that he couldn´t say no to Parker and that he did not got rid of him.

[Hominuk]

I don't like the fact he couldn't say NO to Colonel Parker.

SO VERY TRUE!

[debtdbruno]

Attitudes to women: the sexism etc. (And yeah, I know it was a product of his time and all that, but "a woman's place is in the home" didn't fly then, and it doesn't fly now with me).

Manipulative: for whatever reasons, Elvis often enjoyed playing those around him off each other.

Immaturity: yes, it's all very well to have fun, but there comes a time when men should put away their toys. Shooting out flash bulbs in a pool in one's mid-thirties is a tad self-indulgent. In many ways, and for a variety of reasons, Elvis never truly became a grown man.

Infidelity: 'nuff said.

Lack of ambition: not necessarily a fault. But it annoyed me when he got into his 60s rut of movies and 70s rut of concerts. What would the 80s have brought? Probably another rut.

Occasional bullying: perfect example - the passive-aggressive we he hangs s**t on Lamar during the TTWII and On Tour outtakes.

Temper: there's nothing wrong with getting mad. But (even discounting the drugs here) Elvis often flew into rages about nothing, all the while knowing he'd be absolutely fine moments later. And then he'd buy his "victim" a car or a house to make up for it. And I don't believe his apologies were genuine - he was often behaving like a spoiled child and just didn't want to be seen as a long-term bad guy.

Unprofessional conduct: the drug-fuelled rantings from the stage in Vegas '74 revolt me. Having said that, the people around him shouldn't have allowed it to occur. And the way he criticised the Hilton from the stage ... well, The Colonel was quite right to bollock him over it.

Addiction: as many of you know, I don't believe in the "addiction is a disease" mantra. To take drugs - and to keep taking them - is a choice. That's all well and good, but what I find frustrating was Elvis' inability to even want to get off the stuff and get his life in order. He couldn't - or wouldn't - do it, not even for Lisa.

And, having said all that, let me say that his good traits and what he brought to millions of fans around the world far outweighs any of his faults.

I agree 100% Getlo. I would have loved to post these sort of comments but I didn't want to get jumped on:'(:'(:'(:'(:'(

I love the Man to bits, he was/is the greatest ever. Best looking, and an awesome voice, he had it all. I don't have rose tinted glasses though, he had his faults, just made him all the more human and why we continue to be fascinated by him.
(y)(y)(y)(y)(y)(y)(y)(y)

[8mmlowa]

I don't like the fact that he is no longer with us.:sad:
same to me thats the ony thing

[elvislina]

Hi

I hate that he take all this drogs and treet Priscilla bad sometimes.
and I just wish that he was alive now when I am a fan of him.
Hugs Anna

[Getlo]

I agree 100% Getlo. I would have loved to post these sort of comments but I didn't want to get jumped on:'(:'(:'(:'(:'(

Thanks.

I know a guy. Any threat of me getting jumped on ... legs get broken. :D

[debtdbruno]

Thanks.

I know a guy. Any threat of me getting jumped on ... legs get broken. :D

Can I have the name of this man for future reference, I will probably need it:D:D:D:D

Deb

[Merry]

Can I have the name of this man for future reference, I will probably need it:D:D:D:D

Deb



LOL :blush::)

Our guys over here are huge Maori guys.(y)

YouTube - Haka - Maori dance

:lol: (Kidding, you know that :D).

[Wendy56]

Of Elvis... nothing. I love him just the way he is. What don't like "related" to Elvis: Parker. Guess you all know that so well now. :lmfao:

[elvispresleytheking]

I don't like the fact he couldn't say NO to Colonel Parker.

Agreed. I also wish he could've noticed his own problems and fixed them.

[PresleysDoll]

I don't like the fact that he is no longer with us.:sad:

I very much agree!!!!

[Nicole Presley]

Attitudes to women: the sexism etc. (And yeah, I know it was a product of his time and all that, but "a woman's place is in the home" didn't fly then, and it doesn't fly now with me).

Manipulative: for whatever reasons, Elvis often enjoyed playing those around him off each other.

Immaturity: yes, it's all very well to have fun, but there comes a time when men should put away their toys. Shooting out flash bulbs in a pool in one's mid-thirties is a tad self-indulgent. In many ways, and for a variety of reasons, Elvis never truly became a grown man.

Infidelity: 'nuff said.

Lack of ambition: not necessarily a fault. But it annoyed me when he got into his 60s rut of movies and 70s rut of concerts. What would the 80s have brought? Probably another rut.

Occasional bullying: perfect example - the passive-aggressive we he hangs s**t on Lamar during the TTWII and On Tour outtakes.

Temper: there's nothing wrong with getting mad. But (even discounting the drugs here) Elvis often flew into rages about nothing, all the while knowing he'd be absolutely fine moments later. And then he'd buy his "victim" a car or a house to make up for it. And I don't believe his apologies were genuine - he was often behaving like a spoiled child and just didn't want to be seen as a long-term bad guy.

Unprofessional conduct: the drug-fuelled rantings from the stage in Vegas '74 revolt me. Having said that, the people around him shouldn't have allowed it to occur. And the way he criticised the Hilton from the stage ... well, The Colonel was quite right to bollock him over it.

Addiction: as many of you know, I don't believe in the "addiction is a disease" mantra. To take drugs - and to keep taking them - is a choice. That's all well and good, but what I find frustrating was Elvis' inability to even want to get off the stuff and get his life in order. He couldn't - or wouldn't - do it, not even for Lisa.

And, having said all that, let me say that his good traits and what he brought to millions of fans around the world far outweighs any of his faults.

I love everything about Elvis. I just take him the way he is. Every person on earth has something that isn´t so good. Nobody´s perfect. And maybe that´s even good. (:lmfao: What am I talking about? :lmfao:) What I´m trying to say is: I just love Elvis the way he is and think everyone has mistakes. (Some have worse mistakes than others). I can´t explain what I´m thinking. I´m just trying to defend Elvis. :lol:

[debtdbruno]

I love everything about Elvis. I just take him the way he is. Every person on earth has something that isn´t so good. Nobody´s perfect. And maybe that´s even good. (:lmfao: What am I talking about? :lmfao:) What I´m trying to say is: I just love Elvis the way he is and think everyone has mistakes. (Some have worse mistakes than others). I can´t explain what I´m thinking. I´m just trying to defend Elvis. :lol:


He wasn't perfect.............but who is????
I still think Getlo hit it on the head, still doesn't make me 'love' Elvis any less

Deb

[Merry]

I love everything about Elvis. I just take him the way he is. Every person on earth has something that isn´t so good. Nobody´s perfect. And maybe that´s even good. (:lmfao: What am I talking about? :lmfao:) What I´m trying to say is: I just love Elvis the way he is and think everyone has mistakes. (Some have worse mistakes than others). I can´t explain what I´m thinking. I´m just trying to defend Elvis. :lol:



Good on you, Nicole, you are a very good person.

[ricardo b. prospero]

Is there such a thing called "perfect human human being"? You may have it but certainly not all and Elvis is no exception to this rule. If you like Elvis you must learn to accept the whole package of his personality because he is just a normal human being no better than you and me.

[desiree]

Is there such a thing called "perfect human human being"? You may have it but certainly not all and Elvis is no exception to this rule. If you like Elvis you must learn to accept the whole package of his personality because he is just a normal human being no better than you and me.

Yes, he's just a normal human being, that's the point!(y) To accept his faults doesn't have to mean liking them. We all have habits and faults we don't like about ourselves and other people, so why should it make any difference on Elvis? Because he's the king of rock 'n' roll? :blink:

[Nicole Presley]

Good on you, Nicole, you are a very good person.

Thanks! (y)

[Merry]

You are welcome, Nicole :hug:

Good to see you back, Ricardo. :D

Gosh, so right, we are all only human, and intention means a lot, too ...

[elvia7]

Perfect and so right Roseanne agree with you without question.(y)

:'(:notworthy:'(:notworthy:notworthy