Who Saw Elvis Live

[See See Rider]

If you saw Elvis Live on Stage please post date and locations here. It will be interesting information for us to share.

I will start.

I saw Elvis Live in San Francisco at the Cow Palace on November 13th 1970 and November 29, 1976.

[hounddog]

can you give us an idea on what that was like to see him live

[laura17]

i saw elvis aug 10th 1970...international hotel...thats the way it is filming

[cibetty]

can you give us an idea on what that was like to see him live

Yeees, please share more infos!!! :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao:

[cibetty]

i saw elvis aug 10th 1970...international hotel...thats the way it is filming

OMG, you really saw him on that day? What was it like??

[cibetty]

I wonder if there is a member on this site who saw him at the first opening night in Vegas, in 1969? Or while he was doing the 68 Comeback, the sitdown shows?? I'd be curious.

[Elton]

5 times
March '74 Alburn,Al.
Aug. same year.Vegas D/S
April '75 Atlanta,Ga.
Aug. '76 Mobile Al.
and in Feb.'16 '77 in Montgomery,Al.

[beckelvis]

Been spectacular credit to see it in live.as was the sensation? See See Rider.

[utmom2008]

I saw him 10 times between August of 1971 and December of 1976. I saw him in Vegas in August of '71, '72 and '73, and 7 more times in concerts in Dallas, Ft. Worth and Houston.:D:king:

[hgs262626]

I envy you all. Im only 16 and would have given the world to see him in person!

[laura17]

he was the greatest performer there ever was!

[Diane]

My husband and I saw him at the Oakland Coliseum in May of 1972 and at the Sahara Tahoe in November 1973.

Diane

[elvispresleytheking]

i saw elvis aug 10th 1970...international hotel...thats the way it is filming

Can we see you in the film?

[elvispresleytheking]

My husband and I saw him at the Oakland Coliseum in May of 1972 and at the Sahara Tahoe in November 1973.

Diane

DO you mean November 72 and May 73? Elvis didn't perform in either of those months given.

[elvispresleytheking]

5 times
March '74 Alburn,Al.
Aug. same year.Vegas D/S
April '75 Atlanta,Ga.
Aug. '76 Mobile Al.
and in Feb.'16 '77 in Montgomery,Al.

What was the Auburn concert like? I always thought he looked amazing from the pix. given, is it true?
Great setlist as well, would've loved to have heard the songs!

[cbg84]

Would have been nice to get to be able to see him live. But I'm only 24 and was born 7 years after he died. So for me it would have been impossible.

[utmom2008]

I just went to the elvis-in-concert.com website and instantly saw their first mistake. I have posted the pics on here before(and in the gallery) of opening night, August 4, 1972. The 2 piece white suit with the blue concha belt with the fringe is what he was wearing. They show him in a powder blue jumpsuit!:supriced::supriced::supriced:
It makes me wonder what else is wrong on their site.:doh::hmm:

Update...they also have the wrong info for opening night August 6, 1973. He was wearing the AFH jumpsuit, NOT the rainbow suit they have listed.

[Brian]

I just went to the elvis-in-concert.com website and instantly saw their first mistake. I have posted the pics on here before(and in the gallery) of opening night, August 4, 1972. The 2 piece white suit with the blue concha belt with the fringe is what he was wearing. They show him in a powder blue jumpsuit!:supriced::supriced::supriced:
It makes me wonder what else is wrong on their site.:doh::hmm:

Update...they also have the wrong info for opening night August 6, 1973. He was wearing the AFH jumpsuit, NOT the rainbow suit they have listed.

How do you remember all that stuff and all the little details?

[ehollier]

How do you remember all that stuff and all the little details?

Because when you break bread with The King, you never forget that 'experience'..........(it ranks right above giving birth to your first born and wedding day.....in that order!).....

[ehollier]

I would have walked on water to see him perform. My parents were lucky enough to see him 3 times, but I was never along for the Elvis experience.

[Brian]

Because when you break bread with The King, you never forget that 'experience'..........(it ranks right up there with your first born and wedding day!).....


break bread?

Roseanne ate with him to

I did not know that

[Brian]

I would have walked on water to see him perform. My parents were lucky enough to see him 3 times, but I was never along for the Elvis experience.


Do you hold any resentment or bad feelings towards your parents because of this? After all they went but never took you

[utmom2008]

How do you remember all that stuff and all the little details?
:lol: Well...when you sit 3 feet from him and he kisses you AND gives you a scarf, it's a little tough to forget.;);)(y)

Because when you break bread with The King, you never forget that 'experience'..........(it ranks right above giving birth to your first born and wedding day.....in that order!).....

:notworthy(y):notworthy(y):notworthy(y)

[utmom2008]

Do you hold any resentment or bad feelings towards your parents because of this? After all they went but never took you

I'm sure Liz has had extensive counseling and anger management treatments to be able to function as a human being....right Liz?;):lol::lol::lol:

[Elton]

What was the Auburn concert like? I always thought he looked amazing from the pix. given, is it true?
Great setlist as well, would've loved to have heard the songs!

ELvis not only looked great,but he seem to be in a good mood and having a ball that evening,wearing the orange sunburst jumpsuit!

The '74 "On Stage in Memphis" album is pretty close as to what the concert sounded like that evening.
Over all a strong show i thought!

[midnight]

How do you remember all that stuff and all the little details?

How could you not? Good answer Liz. It would definitely be in the top of your life experiences!(y)

[ehollier]

Do you hold any resentment or bad feelings towards your parents because of this? After all they went but never took you

I've been through a 12-step program and getting a little better every day........:P

[ehollier]

I'm sure Liz has had extensive counseling and anger management treatments to be able to function as a human being....right Liz?;):lol::lol::lol:

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

[beckelvis]

To have given what for seeing in concert that he envies you give me

[Diane]

DO you mean November 72 and May 73? Elvis didn't perform in either of those months given.

You're probably right, I was hesitant about posting the dates and I can never remember the exacts days we saw him.

Diane

[Diane]

I just went to the elvis-in-concert.com website and instantly saw their first mistake. I have posted the pics on here before(and in the gallery) of opening night, August 4, 1972. The 2 piece white suit with the blue concha belt with the fringe is what he was wearing. They show him in a powder blue jumpsuit!:supriced::supriced::supriced:
It makes me wonder what else is wrong on their site.:doh::hmm:

Update...they also have the wrong info for opening night August 6, 1973. He was wearing the AFH jumpsuit, NOT the rainbow suit they have listed.

I've gone to their site numerous times trying to figure out the exacts days we attended Elvis' two concerts by the suits they claimed he wore then and it didn't seem right....didn't spark anything in my mind...sooooo, I've been wondering just how accurate they are too.

Diane

[john carpenter]

I saw him 10 times between August of 1971 and December of 1976. I saw him in Vegas in August of '71, '72 and '73, and 7 more times in concerts in Dallas, Ft. Worth and Houston.:D:king::jawdrop::jawdrop::jawdrop:Omg Rosanne you are blessed!(y)

[utmom2008]

We knew you were a man when you posted you sat front row at the dome and didn't like sitting that close. :lmfao::lmfao:

:lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao:

[Brian]

Surely by now you realize that a woman "never" forgets anything and a man "never" remembers anything. We knew you were a man when you posted you sat front row at the dome and didn't like sitting that close. :lmfao::lmfao:


that's not exactly what I said

and I thought my name would've tipped you off that i'm a man

I've never know or heard of any women named Brian

[midnight]

that's not exactly what I said

and I thought my name would've tipped you off that i'm a man

I've never know or heard of any women named Brian

Well you never know......did you ever hear of the boy named "Sue"?

[midnight]

Surely by now you realize that a woman "never" forgets anything and a man "never" remembers anything. We knew you were a man when you posted you sat front row at the dome and didn't like sitting that close. :lmfao::lmfao:

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

[Brian]

Well you never know......did you ever hear of the boy named "Sue"?


I know the song

but it's just a song i've never met a boy named sue

[Brian]

To get this thread back on topic

When I was at the Houston Astrodome with Roseanne and Totally insane I remember being just a little disappointed that Elvis didn't perform Kentucky rain.

[Diane]

Brian...you'd be disappointed if you were hung with a new rope.:lol:

Diane

[midnight]

To get this thread back on topic

When I was at the Houston Astrodome with Roseanne and Totally insane I remember being just a little disappointed that Elvis didn't perform Kentucky rain.

You were with Rosanne and Gail?;)

[utmom2008]

and I thought my name would've tipped you off that i'm a man

I've never know or heard of any women named Brian
Well actually, I do know a young woman named "Brian." She's 29 years old...it's pronounced differently than yours I guess.:blink::blink::lol:


When I was at the Houston Astrodome with Roseanne and Totally insane I remember being just a little disappointed that Elvis didn't perform Kentucky rain.
:supriced:I remember you....you were the little guy that was trying to start a riot because Elvis didn't sing Kentucky Rain. I've wondered all these years who that odd little fellow was.;);):lol:


Brian...you'd be disappointed if you were hung with a new rope.:lol:

Diane

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

[Brian]

Well actually, I do know a young woman named "Brian." She's 29 years old...it's pronounced differently than yours I guess.:blink::blink::lol:







Well then that's rare

most people that are named Brian i'd say 99.9% are men

Brian is a man's name end of story.

[utmom2008]

Well then that's rare

most people that are named Brian i'd say 99.9% are men

Brian is a man's name end of story.

True, but as I said her pronunciation is different from yours.:P

[Merry]

:lol: Well...when you sit 3 feet from him and he kisses you AND gives you a scarf, it's a little tough to forget.;);)(y)


:notworthy(y):notworthy(y):notworthy(y)





Did you have the opportunity to kiss him more, or did he pull away too quickly?

How did you feel?

What would you have done, as an older woman, with a second chance of kissing him?

[elvispresleytheking]

I just went to the elvis-in-concert.com website and instantly saw their first mistake. I have posted the pics on here before(and in the gallery) of opening night, August 4, 1972. The 2 piece white suit with the blue concha belt with the fringe is what he was wearing. They show him in a powder blue jumpsuit!:supriced::supriced::supriced:
It makes me wonder what else is wrong on their site.:doh::hmm:

Update...they also have the wrong info for opening night August 6, 1973. He was wearing the AFH jumpsuit, NOT the rainbow suit they have listed.


12 August, 1969 MS They show a pic. of him wearing the concho suit and put it as that date.

[elvispresleytheking]

ELvis not only looked great,but he seem to be in a good mood and having a ball that evening,wearing the orange sunburst jumpsuit!

The '74 "On Stage in Memphis" album is pretty close as to what the concert sounded like that evening.
Over all a strong show i thought!

I heard the crowd was incredibly wild and that the crowd gave a standing ovation during the "DIxie" part of "An AMerican Trilogy" Is this true?

[elvispresleytheking]

You're probably right, I was hesitant about posting the dates and I can never remember the exacts days we saw him.

Diane

Oh well, I guess it was over 35 years ago.

[elvispresleytheking]

To get this thread back on topic

When I was at the Houston Astrodome with Roseanne and Totally insane I remember being just a little disappointed that Elvis didn't perform Kentucky rain.

Too bad he quit performing that after the Houston astrodome in 1970

[elvispresleytheking]

Apologies for almost spamming this topic, I am just hungry for any first-hand accounts of Elvis *drools with ravenous look in eyes*

[LtCarman]

To get this thread back on topic

When I was at the Houston Astrodome with Roseanne and Totally insane I remember being just a little disappointed that Elvis didn't perform Kentucky rain.

http://www.ltkenballard.com/kid%20stirring%20pot.jpg

Anayways, I've never been to an Elvis concert, but from what I've heard, when he got on stage, the flashes from the cameras were almost blinding.

[utmom2008]

Anayways, I've never been to an Elvis concert, but from what I've heard, when he got on stage, the flashes from the cameras were almost blinding.

You seem to "stir" quite well!:lol::lol::lol:

[Genie]

I wonder if there is a member on this site who saw him at the first opening night in Vegas, in 1969? Or while he was doing the 68 Comeback, the sitdown shows?? I'd be curious.

:P

Now I already know very well that many people challange me for proof.
At age 62 (a young looking one I might add..lol) I have seen Elvis in Person since 1957 when you could call it the hayrides.. you could actually touch him..and then through the years, I saw him in concert 30 times, the First Vegas stint, but not the 68 comeback...
I have family in hollywood, and so I was on the lotin 62 during filming of "It Happened at theWorld's fair"
I have been kissed by Elvis, I have just sat and talked to him (perfect gentleman) I was at the final performance in Indianapolis... :'(
Elvis has never been far, I've been to Graceland before his death and after....
It isn't my problem if people don't believe me.. thats life.. he did it his way I do it mine! I don't care to have everyone know who I am. Not being snotty, just being realistic and honest.
~Genie

[I'LLRememberYou]

:P

Now I already know very well that many people challange me for proof.
At age 62 (a young looking one I might add..lol) I have seen Elvis in Person since 1957 when you could call it the hayrides.. you could actually touch him..and then through the years, I saw him in concert 30 times, the First Vegas stint, but not the 68 comeback...
I have family in hollywood, and so I was on the lotin 62 during filming of "It Happened at theWorld's fair"
I have been kissed by Elvis, I have just sat and talked to him (perfect gentleman) I was at the final performance in Indianapolis... :'(
Elvis has never been far, I've been to Graceland before his death and after....
It isn't my problem if people don't believe me.. thats life.. he did it his way I do it mine! I don't care to have everyone know who I am. Not being snotty, just being realistic and honest.
~Genie

Thank you for sharing your stories. You are ALL so lucky !!! (y)(y)(y)

[Elton]

I heard the crowd was incredibly wild and that the crowd gave a standing ovation during the "DIxie" part of "An AMerican Trilogy" Is this true?

yea the crowd from Alburn loved him,Esp.when he said how big a fan he was of Alburn football. I knew when ELvis arrived backstage cause a couple of fans were so high up near the roof they could see over and behind the curtain and started screaming with delight when he came up behind the stage

He did encounter some feed back problems and a mic that kept cutting in and out,Elvis slings HIS mic across the stage and quickly grabbed a mic off the stand that Voice was using...and ends the song.
Later as ELvis wonders towards the end of the stage and POPED a scarf at the sound guys.

[hgs262626]

:P

Now I already know very well that many people challange me for proof.
At age 62 (a young looking one I might add..lol) I have seen Elvis in Person since 1957 when you could call it the hayrides.. you could actually touch him..and then through the years, I saw him in concert 30 times, the First Vegas stint, but not the 68 comeback...
I have family in hollywood, and so I was on the lotin 62 during filming of "It Happened at theWorld's fair"
I have been kissed by Elvis, I have just sat and talked to him (perfect gentleman) I was at the final performance in Indianapolis... :'(
Elvis has never been far, I've been to Graceland before his death and after....
It isn't my problem if people don't believe me.. thats life.. he did it his way I do it mine! I don't care to have everyone know who I am. Not being snotty, just being realistic and honest.
~Genie

wow what was opening night like in 69? tell me everything you remember! i would have loved to have gone!

[cibetty]

:P

Now I already know very well that many people challange me for proof.
At age 62 (a young looking one I might add..lol) I have seen Elvis in Person since 1957 when you could call it the hayrides.. you could actually touch him..and then through the years, I saw him in concert 30 times, the First Vegas stint, but not the 68 comeback...
I have family in hollywood, and so I was on the lotin 62 during filming of "It Happened at theWorld's fair"
I have been kissed by Elvis, I have just sat and talked to him (perfect gentleman) I was at the final performance in Indianapolis... :'(
Elvis has never been far, I've been to Graceland before his death and after....
It isn't my problem if people don't believe me.. thats life.. he did it his way I do it mine! I don't care to have everyone know who I am. Not being snotty, just being realistic and honest.
~Genie

Did you really see him at the first opening night in Vegas, in 69? :supriced: :supriced: :supriced: :supriced: Awww, please tell more about it!!!

[Merry]

Did you really see him at the first opening night in Vegas, in 69? :supriced: :supriced: :supriced: :supriced: Awww, please tell more about it!!!


Genie is away for a few days after some operations, I hope she can reply, soon. (y)

[shelley.m.]

I only wish,I would have seen Elvis live.:blush:

[TotallyInsane]

Genie is away for a few days after some operations, I hope she can reply, soon. (y)

She sure is a sickly person. I wish she'd stop dropping these posts right before she goes out for operations...she just leaves us hanging!!!!

[Merry]

She sure is a sickly person. I wish she'd stop dropping these posts right before she goes out for operations...she just leaves us hanging!!!!



Yes, that happens when one has been fighting for their life, and have other things as well.

Have a nice day.

[elvispresleytheking]

yea the crowd from Alburn loved him,Esp.when he said how big a fan he was of Alburn football. I knew when ELvis arrived backstage cause a couple of fans were so high up near the roof they could see over and behind the curtain and started screaming with delight when he came up behind the stage

He did encounter some feed back problems and a mic that kept cutting in and out,Elvis slings HIS mic across the stage and quickly grabbed a mic off the stand that Voice was using...and ends the song.
Later as ELvis wonders towards the end of the stage and POPED a scarf at the sound guys.

that's funny, would've been awesome to see that.

[cibetty]

Genie is away for a few days after some operations, I hope she can reply, soon. (y)

Ohhh, I'm sorry... I hope she will answer. If she really saw him on that night, well she is a LUCKY woman then! (y) (y) I would give everything to go back in time and see him on that night. :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao:

[Genie]

Genie is away for a few days after some operations, I hope she can reply, soon. (y)
:)

Thank you to my dearest young lady, Jess. As always the heart of gold.
Yes honey, it has been very difficult for me to see the small print and to sit at my desk, but I am getting stronger every day.
To those of you who asked me what it was like, there for awhile the lightbulbs flashing were bothering Elvis as well, later there were NO cameras allowed.
When I first saw him he was on an outdoor wood stage, a bunch of silly ol' chairs packed around, and he was most friendly and totally unreal to look at, to touch, to listen to.
As his performance in '69 he was so handsome that anyone with a beating heart (men as well I think? lol) almost fainted at the fact he was there, in the flesh, close enough to see very well, and extremely friendly and joking with the audience. He was the most beautiful person I ever knew, and certainly the most handsome.
He did not take his fame or his talent for granted, he was a true gentleman.
Many times as I look back, lucky enough to hjave been up close and personal (no not as a lover or girlfriend) but to be invited to sit with him, go back stage, and go to Graceland, are memories I treasure.
The MM was not pleased with my connections, nor were they pleased with Larry Geller, who is one of the finest men on this earth. The truest friend to Elvis that I know. Joe was a good guy too. The others tried every trick in the book to block me.
Elvis was down to earth, he would laugh, and drink his pepsi and dress down at home, like anyone of us might. He wanted and needed this type of friendship, and it was a bond that I never took for granted, never abused and never once was stupid enough to ask for an autograph.
Elvis liked this. Not that he didn't give many to many people, but he liked the ones who let him just be Elvis the man, not Elvis the extreme entertainer of all time.
I miss him, and I love him very much. I have many common stories and will get back with you as I can.
Thanks again Jess, you are a sweetheart, unmatched in the Elvis world. And I love you.;)

[cibetty]

:)

Thank you to my dearest young lady, Jess. As always the heart of gold.
Yes honey, it has been very difficult for me to see the small print and to sit at my desk, but I am getting stronger every day.
To those of you who asked me what it was like, there for awhile the lightbulbs flashing were bothering Elvis as well, later there were NO cameras allowed.
When I first saw him he was on an outdoor wood stage, a bunch of silly ol' chairs packed around, and he was most friendly and totally unreal to look at, to touch, to listen to.
As his performance in '69 he was so handsome that anyone with a beating heart (men as well I think? lol) almost fainted at the fact he was there, in the flesh, close enough to see very well, and extremely friendly and joking with the audience. He was the most beautiful person I ever knew, and certainly the most handsome.
He did not take his fame or his talent for granted, he was a true gentleman.
Many times as I look back, lucky enough to hjave been up close and personal (no not as a lover or girlfriend) but to be invited to sit with him, go back stage, and go to Graceland, are memories I treasure.
The MM was not pleased with my connections, nor were they pleased with Larry Geller, who is one of the finest men on this earth. The truest friend to Elvis that I know. Joe was a good guy too. The others tried every trick in the book to block me.
Elvis was down to earth, he would laugh, and drink his pepsi and dress down at home, like anyone of us might. He wanted and needed this type of friendship, and it was a bond that I never took for granted, never abused and never once was stupid enough to ask for an autograph.
Elvis liked this. Not that he didn't give many to many people, but he liked the ones who let him just be Elvis the man, not Elvis the extreme entertainer of all time.
I miss him, and I love him very much. I have many common stories and will get back with you as I can.
Thanks again Jess, you are a sweetheart, unmatched in the Elvis world. And I love you.;)

Thank you for your story! :notworthy :notworthy I hope you will tell more.

[Merry]

Thank you dearest, Genie. I don't hear these wonderful stories from you privately, which I so love, that come from a place of love.

Elvis' beauty radiates from within. Larry is the same. Both men are incredible human beings, whom anyone would be truly blessed to know.

I would adore to hear more of your experiences, Genie, thank you. I love you too.

LOL, note to the Universe:

Any friends of Elvis' who come to Australia, I would love to meet :D :hug: lol

[utmom2008]

To those of you who asked me what it was like, there for awhile the lightbulbs flashing were bothering Elvis as well, later there were NO cameras allowed.

When were cameras allowed? Our very own Sweetcaroline was there in 1970 and they were strictly forbidden then.:supriced:


The MM was not pleased with my connections, nor were they pleased with Larry Geller, who is one of the finest men on this earth. The truest friend to Elvis that I know. Joe was a good guy too. The others tried every trick in the book to block me.
Are you mentioned in any of the books?

Elvis was down to earth, he would laugh, and drink his pepsi and dress down at home, like anyone of us might.
That's interesting.:hmm: Why do you think that Priscilla and Lisa always tell stories of how he loved to dress up...all the time? Lisa always says that she could "hear him before she could see him."

I was at GL this past week and happened to see an interview with Pris where she goes into detail about how he always dressed up, that he loved doing that better than anything.:hmm:

[utmom2008]

LOL, note to the Universe:

Any friends of Elvis' who come to Australia, I would love to meet :D :hug: lol

I would love to visit Australia some day, but every time I give it some real thought I am scared away by the 24 hour plane ride!:supriced::supriced::lol:

[Merry]

There are lots of photos, such as this, with Elvis wearing tracksuits. Remember Elvis at the beach, Elvis with Ginger's sister, Elvis just sitting on a lounge, all in tracksuits. (Although this outfit, on second look, doesn't look like a tracksuit, lol). :D

I also believe that Elvis also didn't like photos taken all the time, which is understandable.



http://www.tcb-world.com/gallery/files/4/8/9/3/family_356038.jpg

[Diane]

Elvis only started wearing the track suits the last two years of his life when he really started feeling bad. Before that he was always in high style.

Diane

[utmom2008]

There are lots of photos, such as this, with Elvis wearing tracksuits. Remember Elvis at the beach, Elvis with Ginger's sister, Elvis just sitting on a lounge, all in tracksuits. (Although this outfit, on second look, doesn't look like a tracksuit, lol). :D

Alot of the pics from the last year of his life show him in jogging/track suits, I think that says alot about his health and physical condition at the time. I don't think he really cared anymore.:blink: And..it would be difficult to dress up at the beach!:D
I'm simply going by the interview I saw last week at GL...Pris talks in length about his clothes and the way he loved to dress up even when he was not on the stage. It's an interview you will see if you choose the Platinum tour.:)
And of course, Lisa has always talked about hearing all of his jewelry coming, long before she could see him coming!:lol:

[utmom2008]

Elvis only started wearing the track suits the last two years of his life when he really started feeling bad. Before that he was always in high style.

Diane
You and I were typing at the same time I guess!:lol: Yes, that's exactly what I said as well.

[utmom2008]

(Although this outfit, on second look, doesn't look like a tracksuit, lol). :D


Also...don't miss the boots with heels that he has on!:lol: I'd love to see Jim "dress down" like that!:lol:

[franny]

When were cameras allowed? Our very own Sweetcaroline was there in 1970 and they were strictly forbidden then.:supriced:

That's interesting.:hmm: Why do you think that Priscilla and Lisa always tell stories of how he loved to dress up...all the time? Lisa always says that she could "hear him before she could see him."

I was at GL this past week and happened to see an interview with Pris where she goes into detail about how he always dressed up, that he loved doing that better than anything.:hmm:

I have never heard of cameras allowed then, either. :hmm:
Yes, Rosanne. I have read it so many times that Elvis loved to dress up and just preferred it. Even when at home having dinner with family.


Elvis only started wearing the track suits the last two years of his life when he really started feeling bad. Before that he was always in high style.

Diane

Right, Diane. It was his way, his style. He always liked to look good! (y)

franny

[Merry]

Alot of the pics from the last year of his life show him in jogging/track suits, I think that says alot about his health and physical condition at the time. I don't think he really cared anymore.:blink: And..it would be difficult to dress up at the beach!:D
I'm simply going by the interview I saw last week at GL...Pris talks in length about his clothes and the way he loved to dress up even when he was not on the stage. It's an interview you will see if you choose the Platinum tour.:)
And of course, Lisa has always talked about hearing all of his jewelry coming, long before she could see him coming!:lol:


Lovely memories for Lisa.

I love the way Elvis dressed going out, his taste in clothes was impeccable.

I dress up when going to the beach :D lol

[utmom2008]

I dress up when going to the beach :D

OK...I have to ask ~ how?
In a rhinestone bikini?:lol:

[Merry]

OK...I have to ask ~ how?
In a rhinestone bikini?:lol:


LOL, oh yuck!

No, a nice flowing dress, (what's appropriate for the beach, not a cocktail dress, lol) nice sandles, big smile :D lol

Take all off, run to water, (run out of water with sharks chasing the bait fish :lol:). Go to Coffee Shop, admire the beautiful view, or browse in the nice shops around the beaches :D

(One has to cover up, you are talking about Australia's sun :D)

[midnight]

Also...don't miss the boots with heels that he has on!:lol: I'd love to see Jim "dress down" like that!:lol:

And the studs down the side!:lol: That is just what Don did on Christmas morning. While watching ths boys opening their gifts he wore his studded suit and high heels!:lmfao:

[utmom2008]

And the studs down the side!:lol: That is just what Don did on Christmas morning. While watching ths boys opening their gifts he wore his studded suit and high heels!:lmfao:

:lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao:

[TotallyInsane]

[QUOTE=Genie;296288]:)

To those of you who asked me what it was like, there for awhile the lightbulbs flashing were bothering Elvis as well, later there were NO cameras allowed.
When I first saw him he was on an outdoor wood stage, a bunch of silly ol' chairs packed around, and he was most friendly and totally unreal to look at, to touch, to listen to.
dress down at home, like anyone of us might. He wanted and needed this type of friendship, and it was a bond that I never took for granted, never abused and never once was stupid enough to ask for an autograph.

Must not be the same Elvis we all know. I was stupid one time and asked for an autograph and he was nice enough to wait until I got something for him to sign. Also asked for a picture but he didn't want any taken cause he had just finished playing racquetball.

[Lisarose]

[QUOTE=Genie;296288]:)

Must not be the same Elvis we all know. I was stupid one time and asked for an autograph and he was nice enough to wait until I got something for him to sign. Also asked for a picture but he didn't want any taken cause he had just finished playing racquetball.


How sweet! That's what I love about Elvis. I know you've posted your Elvis memorabilia, have you posted his autograph?

[Genie]

[QUOTE=Genie;296288]:)

To those of you who asked me what it was like, there for awhile the lightbulbs flashing were bothering Elvis as well, later there were NO cameras allowed.
When I first saw him he was on an outdoor wood stage, a bunch of silly ol' chairs packed around, and he was most friendly and totally unreal to look at, to touch, to listen to.
dress down at home, like anyone of us might. He wanted and needed this type of friendship, and it was a bond that I never took for granted, never abused and never once was stupid enough to ask for an autograph.

Must not be the same Elvis we all know. I was stupid one time and asked for an autograph and he was nice enough to wait until I got something for him to sign. Also asked for a picture but he didn't want any taken cause he had just finished playing racquetball.:doh:

I beg your pardon dear, it definately was the same Elvis, but who needs an autograph when your sitting in the living room talking to him?

[Genie]

Yes indeed I knew him many years, and was a friend.
The MM know me, Marty Lacker hates me..but then he has little fondness for few people. Which is his right.
You don't need my autograph, I am not so much famous as have been around hollywood in films and stunt/body double work for many years compensating my college costs.
I am hiding my idenity, but I am trying to share with you, not make you laugh or feel that I am anyone that is any more special than those who never knew Elvis.
Many of us middle aged ladies knew Elvis. Most of us can vouch that he was a wonderful man. I don't mean intimately either, his love for his Mother made him a deeply caring person, who wanted and needed true friends that didn't ask too much, was able to listen and give feedback on things he cared about.
Such as the horses, the dogs and by all means his little Lisa.
I don't brag about knowing Elvis, as it was not a close nit relationship such as he had with Larry. Now there is a man who really knew ELVIS!
Don't we all just love him, for everything he gave to his last breath?

[Genie]

Because when you break bread with The King, you never forget that 'experience'..........(it ranks right above giving birth to your first born and wedding day.....in that order!).....

AMEN to that Dear Lady.
The experience of a lifetime, I am certain we all feel this way. Some more than others, some who were not yet born that have become fans, will never really comprehend the stamina, the incredible indurance and loving ways, as this man loved almost everyone. He appreciated his fans...and he put himself down to average worth just like most of his fans.
I have never in my life, nor do I expect to meet anyone in his likeness. He shone with a light, he had a gift that could be felt through his gospel songs, making many people think twice about how they act and react.
He wasn't just Elvis Presley, entertainer. He was a man, a very good decent man. The likes the world shall never see again.
So we need to be loving to his memory and not be offended by who touched him, sat with him, went somewhere with him, saw how many concerts or not, is it that important?
The sadest day (I'm from Indianapolis..my home town) seing that concert, I knew...I think everyone there knew. There was an aura that he was saying goodbye. I'm not the only one who noticed.:'( I sat in the front row crying, without ever taking my eyes off him. I'm sure he knew, that I knew his thoughts and his pain. Most people who are ill, hide, they are vain.
He gave and he gave to his fans, because they loved him no matter what books were written, or trash talk was printed.

[Sonny]

This was about Who Saw Elvis live, wasn't it?

Stay on topic please or conduct the funny stuff through PM's. Not "mess" up all threads with these kinda remarks please.

Sonny

[Getlo]

Yes indeed I knew him many years, and was a friend.

:rolleyes:


The MM know me, Marty Lacker hates me.

That ain't because you were Elvis' "friend". Yes, the MM certainly do know you, as do most posters over on AEK.

Anyone can check over there if they have a mind to; your other user name there is still linked with many posts, 99% of which completely refute what you have to say about your "friendship" with Elvis.


I don't brag about knowing Elvis, as it was not a close nit relationship

Uh-huh. You don't brag about knowing Elvis, so why raise it in the first place?

If you're so intent about telling the truth about Elvis and setting the record straight and all that - then why not have the cahones to stick your hand up, say who you are and tell your stories ... as opposed to what you do now, which is say little of substance and expect everyone to swallow it holus bolus.

You remind me of Sue Wiegert and her friend Cricket (the TTWII cat ladies). With a dash of Wanda June Hill thrown in.

And if you don't care whether people believe you ... again, why even bother hinting at it?

***

Some of the concert descriptions on here ... they read almost like one was there.

Or like one had read a book about being there.

***

[Getlo]

My husband and I saw him at the Oakland Coliseum in May of 1972 and at the Sahara Tahoe in November 1973.

Uhhmm ... ;)

[elvislady]

:P

Now I already know very well that many people challange me for proof.
At age 62 (a young looking one I might add..lol) I have seen Elvis in Person since 1957 when you could call it the hayrides.. you could actually touch him..and then through the years, I saw him in concert 30 times, the First Vegas stint, but not the 68 comeback...
I have family in hollywood, and so I was on the lotin 62 during filming of "It Happened at theWorld's fair"
I have been kissed by Elvis, I have just sat and talked to him (perfect gentleman) I was at the final performance in Indianapolis... :'(
Elvis has never been far, I've been to Graceland before his death and after....
It isn't my problem if people don't believe me.. thats life.. he did it his way I do it mine! I don't care to have everyone know who I am. Not being snotty, just being realistic and honest.
~Genie

Genie i have been reading through the comments on here for the first time... i never seen elvis live because i was only 13 when he died...oh and i live in the uk..lol a long way to go for a child... i have been reading your comments and its great to hear your stories how lucky of you to have not only seen elvis live many times but to go to his home and be kissed by him... Great! i enjoyed reading your post here. please tell more when yo u can.
elvislady:D:D

[Sonny]

Cool it down on the replies please!

How many times can we repeat this...

[KPM]

To get this thread back on topic

When I was at the Houston Astrodome with Roseanne and Totally insane I remember being just a little disappointed that Elvis didn't perform Kentucky rain.
I can tell you with no doubt-when I saw Elvis it was a 15 year long dream come true. I had seen his films and TV specials, I had listened countless hours to his music in times of great joy and great sorry-there was nothing about that night I saw him that I would say disappointed me. I was amazed at his "Hurt" and his "America the Beautiful" and this was in 1976.
I was happy with the show (which was pretty good for 76) and looking back today-privileged to see him live.
Even today when music comes up and people say ....Oh I saw the Eagles
or...I saw Creedance...or I went to the Mississppi River Festival and saw Dylan----when I mention I saw Elvis everyone wants all the details and wishes they had seen him before he died. Special.

[Tommy]

Please stay on topic, I would be a shame to close this thread!

[Diane]

Thank you Getlo. I wish I could remember the exact dates too.

Diane

[Genie]

Genie i have been reading through the comments on here for the first time... i never seen elvis live because i was only 13 when he died...oh and i live in the uk..lol a long way to go for a child... i have been reading your comments and its great to hear your stories how lucky of you to have not only seen elvis live many times but to go to his home and be kissed by him... Great! i enjoyed reading your post here. please tell more when yo u can.
elvislady:D:D

:P Thank you so much for your kind reply. I will be happy to offer more stories of many times through the years when Elvis and I chatted. I have many detailed stories that I had placed on the old AEK site, and I was just insulted to an extreme, and mostly by Marty Lacker.
One does not care to share, when they need to reveal their idenity or make things factual in documentation that even some of, I do not have.
Bless you..

[Tommy]

If you dont' stay on topic this thread will be closed, that would be a shame, since it's such a great thread.

[utmom2008]

Even today when music comes up and people say ....Oh I saw the Eagles
or...I saw Creedance...or I went to the Mississppi River Festival and saw Dylan----when I mention I saw Elvis everyone wants all the details and wishes they had seen him before he died. Special.

That is so true Ken. I have an Elvis keychain, and it is a big-time conversation starter. I don't mention the scarf and/or the kiss unless I have lots of time to talk about it. People want to hear all about him..it never fails!(y)(y)

[Genie]

When were cameras allowed? Our very own Sweetcaroline was there in 1970 and they were strictly forbidden then.:supriced:


Are you mentioned in any of the books?

That's interesting.:hmm: Why do you think that Priscilla and Lisa always tell stories of how he loved to dress up...all the time? Lisa always says that she could "hear him before she could see him."

I was at GL this past week and happened to see an interview with Pris where she goes into detail about how he always dressed up, that he loved doing that better than anything.:hmm:

:doh: A lot to answer here... for awhile there the media were allowed in with their flashbulbs, and some people possed with fake media passes... I imagine that was about '69 0r 70.
Yes, in one book I have a reference regarding me, but I am not going to add any light to that as people will say I am bragging. I referred to company while Elvis was at the Piano.
Now, 'Cilla is correct, Elvis loved to be dressy before dressy ever was an affordable gift to him. He did well at what he had.. I don't really call silk black PJ's and a velour robe dressing up...but then she wasn't there.
Fact of the matter is, she wasn't there a lot, and visa versa.
Remember friends, all Elvis people, imcluding his ex wife, recall as they can. Some is true and some is not. Some are intentional add-libs and some are honest mis-quotes.

[Genie]

Thank you dearest, Genie. I don't hear these wonderful stories from you privately, which I so love, that come from a place of love.

Elvis' beauty radiates from within. Larry is the same. Both men are incredible human beings, whom anyone would be truly blessed to know.

I would adore to hear more of your experiences, Genie, thank you. I love you too.

LOL, note to the Universe:

Any friends of Elvis' who come to Australia, I would love to meet :D :hug: lol

:P If Joe E. counts.... he has been there or, already back... I suspect he will be returning soon again as he was looking at property. If Larry would like to meet you, I am sure Joe is friendly enough...after all, we are all huge Elvis fan's are we not?
When Larry called the other day he said another book is coming, wonderful news....huh? maybe he will mention at least this old bat in it...lol:lmfao:

[Merry]

:P If Joe E. counts.... he has been there or, already back... I suspect he will be returning soon again as he was looking at property. If Larry would like to meet you, I am sure Joe is friendly enough...after all, we are all huge Elvis fan's are we not?
When Larry called the other day he said another book is coming, wonderful news....huh? maybe he will mention at least this old bat in it...lol:lmfao:


Goodness, I have enough horses for all to ride! lol :D (Although, some ponies may be too short for long legs, lol :D).

I love to cook! I need visitors who love to eat, lol :lmfao:

"Wouldn't it be loverly", lol

[dennisehall1]

I saw elvis 3 times july 1975,springfield,mass.june 26.1976 providence r.i.,may 23,1977 providence r.i. truly unforgettable on june 26,1976 he sang the song hurt 3 times and each was different.

[Getlo]

on june 26,1976 he sang the song hurt 3 times and each was different.

Recordings of both shows indicate he sang the song only twice at each one.

[Sonny]

Let's go back to who saw Elvis live.

I did not I'm afraid, however, all the 8mm movies and some official releases show a lot of flashbulbs from the audience. So maybe it was forbidden, but pictures were taken for sure.
And in the Tour Books from Elvis The Concert, people are encouraged to take pictures to give it that special Elvis live feel...

[dennisehall1]

it was a false start for 1 then the other 2

[Sonny]

Meaning what?

[KPM]

Let's go back to who saw Elvis live.

I did not I'm afraid, however, all the 8mm movies and some official releases show a lot of flashbulbs from the audience. So maybe it was forbidden, but pictures were taken for sure. And in the Tour Books from Elvis The Concert, people are encouraged to take pictures to give it that special Elvis live feel...
I think on the tickets we bought for the concert it actually said somewhere in fine print no cameras and tape recorders allowed into the concert.
But there were plenty of them at the show I saw.

[Getlo]

It also depends on the venue, and had little if anything to do with The Colonel.

Some venues didn't mind flash cameras, others objected.

In any case, it made no difference at all as the flashbulbs popped every time. How could you stop them?

Vegas and Tahoe were obviously a different story.

[elvisnybakke]

I guess I'll jump in here. I was blessed to see Elvis live 36 times. I saw him every year in the Elvis Summer Festival in Vegas from '71 to '75 and a few times with every visite. Saw him in Chicago 3 times, Champaign,IL, Ann Arbor, MI, Pontiac, MI, Kalamazoo, MI, Atlanta, GA, Indianapolis, IN and St Louis.
I even was able to sneak in Vegas back stage during the day when rehearsals were going on. That was amazing and have told a lot of people that story.

[elvispresleytheking]

I guess I'll jump in here. I was blessed to see Elvis live 36 times. I saw him every year in the Elvis Summer Festival in Vegas from '71 to '75 and a few times with every visite. Saw him in Chicago 3 times, Champaign,IL, Ann Arbor, MI, Pontiac, MI, Kalamazoo, MI, Atlanta, GA, Indianapolis, IN and St Louis.
I even was able to sneak in Vegas back stage during the day when rehearsals were going on. That was amazing and have told a lot of people that story.

So lucky. What was the Champaign concert like (I'm only asking because I have a friend so disappointed that she didn't go.)

[TotallyInsane]

Cameras were not allowed in Vegas. If you were caught with a camera you were asked to leave. We were told it was for the protection of the guests (no pictures of spouses with others in the audience I guess).

[utmom2008]

Some venues didn't mind flash cameras, others objected.

Vegas and Tahoe were obviously a different story.


Cameras were not allowed in Vegas. If you were caught with a camera you were asked to leave. We were told it was for the protection of the guests (no pictures of spouses with others in the audience I guess).

That is absolutely true about Vegas. Cameras were never allowed in the showroom at any time. Think back to TTWII, there's a reason why you see no one with a camera, they simply were forbidden. I was able to witness first hand what happened when someone decided to give it a try!:supriced::lol:

The other places I saw him were Dallas, Ft. Worth and Houston. Yes, cameras were going off the entire time.

[elvisnybakke]

So lucky. What was the Champaign concert like (I'm only asking because I have a friend so disappointed that she didn't go.)

Those were the days before Ticketmaster so since I live just 40 miles away from Champaign, I camped out all night the night before tickets were to go on sale at the Assembly Hall. Got second row tickets and it was a blast. Took real good pictures at this concert.
With going to the many concerts that I had, at this time in Elvis' life, a fan like myself never knew what Elvis was going to look like and I mean in weight or looking bloated. Its amazing how from just a couple of months apart from seeing him, how he changed from bloated looking to almost being thin. In Champaign, he looked great.
When in second row, it's like he is looking right at you even though with the bright lights he probably isn't seeing the crowd to well. I was a stupid young kid at the time and my favorite song was Burning Love. He was not normally singing that during the latter concert tours but when things got a little quiet during the concert between songs, I yelled out, "do Burning Love". He looked down and said, "I'll do it a little later". Of course he never did but hey, I can say I had a conversation with Elvis.

[elvispresleytheking]

Those were the days before Ticketmaster so since I live just 40 miles away from Champaign, I camped out all night the night before tickets were to go on sale at the Assembly Hall. Got second row tickets and it was a blast. Took real good pictures at this concert.
With going to the many concerts that I had, at this time in Elvis' life, a fan like myself never knew what Elvis was going to look like and I mean in weight or looking bloated. Its amazing how from just a couple of months apart from seeing him, how he changed from bloated looking to almost being thin. In Champaign, he looked great.
When in second row, it's like he is looking right at you even though with the bright lights he probably isn't seeing the crowd to well. I was a stupid young kid at the time and my favorite song was Burning Love. He was not normally singing that during the latter concert tours but when things got a little quiet during the concert between songs, I yelled out, "do Burning Love". He looked down and said, "I'll do it a little later". Of course he never did but hey, I can say I had a conversation with Elvis.
That's cool, I'll have to tell her.

[RS277]

Twice at the Philadelphia Spectrum. 1974 and 1977. I was a young lad of 10 and 13 respectively. Can remember it like it was yesterday. :D

[elvisnybakke]

I had posted this on another Elvis forum but on this topic of seeing Elvis live, I enjoy thinking about the times I was in Vegas as a teenager and the adventures I had. I actually saw Elvis backstage in Vegas. I know that it sounds nerdy at the time of 1972but I was a junior in high school and I had an outfit that looked like a poor mans Elvis outfit. Before kareoke, I was singing over Elvis records and recording them on a reel to reel tape. I look back at pictures of me with a scarf and outfit on pretending to be Elvis and laugh. My grandmother crocheted a belt that hung down to the floor with a white and purple striped shirt and pants that matched. I actually wore that outfit in Las Vegas in the casino and around the International Hotel.
There was a sign out front the showroom entrance that rehearsals were going on, so it said "Keep Out". That sign did the reverse, it made me think, how could I get in to see this reheasal?
I walked through a door that said employees only off the casino floor.
Now I was 17 years old and was nervous about doing this. I walked and walked. Through the kitchen, I kept walking and no-one stopped me. I walked through the employees lounge and down long hallways, and no-one stopped me. I walked past the security desk with security guards standing there talking with each other and no-one stopped me.
All of a sudden, I heard the music. I followed that sound till it became louder and louder. I opened a door and I could not believe it. I was under the stage where Elvis was. I had never heard him sing this song live on stage but he was singing the song, "True Love Travels On A Gravel Road". Under the stage were the dressing rooms. I saw the sign on the door, The Stamps Quartet. Of course I had to walk in. It was a small room, I couldn't imagine all the guys dressing in this room. So I went further and I couldn't believe my eyes. This next door I came to had a sign that said, "ELVIS PRESLEY". I nervously opened the door (all the while hearing the rehearsal above me). There it was. The big mirror with lights all around it. A closet that had two beautiful jumpsuits in it. I sat in Elvis' chair. It was a thrill. So I then decided to go upstairs.
There I was backstage. Elvis at times was no farther than 6 feet away. Elvis' laughter and music was surrounding me. Glen D Hardin's back was to me as I was just off stage. I was worried that I was going to be ushered away not authorized to be there so I thought real quick and started to move lots of chairs that were stacked up by me so it looked like I was working there. I wanted to stay as long as I could. I heard Elvis stop everything and said that he wanted to hear JD Sumner and the Stamps sing "Sweet, Sweet Spirit". It was silent for just a second and then the most beautiful version of "Sweet, Sweet Spirit" I ever heard was sung and Elvis joined in on the last part. It was overwhelming.
Then it was over and people started moving around and I thought I might be caught. Elvis started to walk right towards me. I could have reached out and touched him as he walked by and he had the TV actress Peggy Lipton on his arm. He walked behind the curtain where I saw him get into the elevator to take him to the top floor.

Thanks for letting me share my memories. I came back and saw him again backstage and if you want to hear more of my experience, please let me know.

[waymore44]

Sadly I never got to see Elvis live. I was born in 1975 and one of my first memories is his death. I immediately started asking my mom about Elvis and she started buying me albums and me being a fan has continued to this day.

Anyway I've got several friends who saw Elvis live and of course I've asked them about the concerts. One friend said he was a kid about 18 or 19 and was working at a country radio station in Charlotte. He said the new single was "Hurt" so I'm guessing this was 1976. He said he didn't care about going because he didn't like country music and he didn't really like Elvis very much.

He said though when the concert started and Elvis came out it was unlike anything he had ever seen. He said Elvis was heavy but it really didn't matter because he was just so good. Apparently he did "Hurt" two times on this night. Obviously we know Elvis did that a lot. He said that to this day it was by far the best concert he has ever seen and it changed the way he thought about music forever.

[TotallyInsane]

I had posted this on another Elvis forum but on this topic of seeing Elvis live, I enjoy thinking about the times I was in Vegas as a teenager and the adventures I had. I actually saw Elvis backstage in Vegas. I know that it sounds nerdy at the time of 1972but I was a junior in high school and I had an outfit that looked like a poor mans Elvis outfit. Before kareoke, I was singing over Elvis records and recording them on a reel to reel tape. I look back at pictures of me with a scarf and outfit on pretending to be Elvis and laugh. My grandmother crocheted a belt that hung down to the floor with a white and purple striped shirt and pants that matched. I actually wore that outfit in Las Vegas in the casino and around the International Hotel.
There was a sign out front the showroom entrance that rehearsals were going on, so it said "Keep Out". That sign did the reverse, it made me think, how could I get in to see this reheasal?
I walked through a door that said employees only off the casino floor.
Now I was 17 years old and was nervous about doing this. I walked and walked. Through the kitchen, I kept walking and no-one stopped me. I walked through the employees lounge and down long hallways, and no-one stopped me. I walked past the security desk with security guards standing there talking with each other and no-one stopped me.
All of a sudden, I heard the music. I followed that sound till it became louder and louder. I opened a door and I could not believe it. I was under the stage where Elvis was. I had never heard him sing this song live on stage but he was singing the song, "True Love Travels On A Gravel Road". Under the stage were the dressing rooms. I saw the sign on the door, The Stamps Quartet. Of course I had to walk in. It was a small room, I couldn't imagine all the guys dressing in this room. So I went further and I couldn't believe my eyes. This next door I came to had a sign that said, "ELVIS PRESLEY". I nervously opened the door (all the while hearing the rehearsal above me). There it was. The big mirror with lights all around it. A closet that had two beautiful jumpsuits in it. I sat in Elvis' chair. It was a thrill. So I then decided to go upstairs.
There I was backstage. Elvis at times was no farther than 6 feet away. Elvis' laughter and music was surrounding me. Glen D Hardin's back was to me as I was just off stage. I was worried that I was going to be ushered away not authorized to be there so I thought real quick and started to move lots of chairs that were stacked up by me so it looked like I was working there. I wanted to stay as long as I could. I heard Elvis stop everything and said that he wanted to hear JD Sumner and the Stamps sing "Sweet, Sweet Spirit". It was silent for just a second and then the most beautiful version of "Sweet, Sweet Spirit" I ever heard was sung and Elvis joined in on the last part. It was overwhelming.
Then it was over and people started moving around and I thought I might be caught. Elvis started to walk right towards me. I could have reached out and touched him as he walked by and he had the TV actress Peggy Lipton on his arm. He walked behind the curtain where I saw him get into the elevator to take him to the top floor.

Thanks for letting me share my memories. I came back and saw him again backstage and if you want to hear more of my experience, please let me know.

You and I would have been dangerous in Vegas together!!!

[elvisnybakke]

Well since I had posted my experiences before on another forum, I might as well post it here. I love sharing my stories and it takes me back and I can relive them again. Hope you enjoy reading my memories.

I will tell you about the very next day and what happened.
Well my family normally came out to Vegas on the idea of seeing Elvis at least two nights sometimes three. So the next day I was planning out the day while eating breakfast at the International Hotel cafe. I looked over and saw James Burton and Glen D Hardin a couple tables over. I went over and introduced myself and they were kind and invited me to sit with them. We had a great conversation talking about their careers and I brought up memories of seeing James Burton playing guitar behind Ricky Nelson on an episode of Ozzie and Harriett. Now I was just 17 years old and yet they asked me to join them as they were going to a grocery store to buy some things. I should have but didn't. Stupid me!
Later in the day, after such a great experience getting backstage the day before, I had to see if I could do it again. So sure enough, that sign was in front of the showroom again. "KEEP OUT" which obviously means to an Elvis fan, "GO IN".
So I go through the same doors and walked the same corridors. I was so nervous about going by the security desk again but this time there was no-one there. Again I start hearing the music. This time they were working on "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling". I was under the stage again and could hear it well. Elvis stopped the band a few times on the song where he wanted Ronnie Tutt to watch his movements and he wanted a hard beat at a certain time.
I went now backstage. Again I was paranoid about getting caught. I actually thought for a moment to take the elevator to Elvis' floor and snoop around. I got in the elevator backstage because the door was open. It had only one floor button to push and that was the top floor. I chickened out and left the elevator. This time I decided to get back to looking like I belonged there and picked up a 3 ft round table that was near the elevator and carried it towards the side backstage where Glen D Hardin was playing on stage. I was trying to get his attention, figuring that he would remember having breakfast with me and allow me to stay. Everytime Glen would turn his head, I would make a movement to catch his eye but I was afraid at the same time that I would catch Elvis' eye or one of the Mafia.
The rehearsal was over with Elvis goofing around with "I Got My Mojo Working". He left the stage laughing, again with him at just an arms distance. I have to say that Peggy Lipton looked pretty good then as well. After moving a few more chairs around, everyone was soon gone.
I actually went on stage and looked at the songbooks on Glen's piano. I had a flashing thought of taking it but then I thought after being so nice to me, that would be a bad thing to do for them. I went over to the music stand on center stage that Elvis had been using to flip through the papers on there. I couldn't help it but I did take the guitar pick that was laying on his stand. I figured Elvis probably could afford to get more if he needed to (lol).
Looking out at the showroom was awesome as I stood centerstage. Even though no-one was in there at that time, I was overwhelmed by just imagining Elvis right here entertaining a packed house.

Terry

[Tony Trout]

I have a question:

If cameras were prohibited in Vegas, why do pictures of some shows exist?? :doh: Did these people who took the photos take them without somehow getting caught??

[vegas 74]

I have a question:

If cameras were prohibited in Vegas, why do pictures of some shows exist?? :doh: Did these people who took the photos take them without somehow getting caught??

.........Yes, and we did not get caught!(y)

[utmom2008]

I have a question:

If cameras were prohibited in Vegas, why do pictures of some shows exist?? :doh: Did these people who took the photos take them without somehow getting caught??

SP....I have pics in the gallery of opening night, 08/04/1972. I didn't take them, but a girl a couple of seats behind me did. She had an Instamatic camera with no flash, so it's amazing that they turned out as well as they did. Go look at the pics, he looks great in the 2 piece white suit!(y)

[Tony Trout]

.........Yes, and we did not get caught!(y)

Cool.




SP....I have pics in the gallery of opening night, 08/04/1972. I didn't take them, but a girl a couple of seats behind me did. She had an Instamatic camera with no flash, so it's amazing that they turned out as well as they did. Go look at the pics, he looks great in the 2 piece white suit!(y)

Thanks, RosieLady. I'll go check them out.

[rex martin]

I would love to visit Australia some day, but every time I give it some real thought I am scared away by the 24 hour plane ride!:supriced::supriced::lol:

Hi.
Its only 7 hours from NEW YORK to MANCHESTER, and an Hours drive
to my Box's and book shelves, if you have a day free.?

I have 12 minutes of film from 1969, showing how it really was,
also some from 1970, a lot from 1972-73

20 minutes from 74 (long Karate sequence for IF YOU TALK IN YOUR SLEEP)
8 HOURs from the June to July 1st 74 tour

6 hours from the March 1976 tour

7 hours from the March 1977 tour up to Alexandra.

hope this helps, - has the GENIE ever given really detailed info
on 1969, please point me in the right direction, would love to read it.
(details like Maria Davies on ELVIS INFORMATION NETWORK)

[utmom2008]

Hi.
Its only 7 hours from NEW YORK to MANCHESTER, and an Hours drive
to my Box's and book shelves, if you have a day free.?



This sounds better than Australia...and much more do-able!:lol:(y)(y)

[TotallyInsane]

This sounds better than Australia...and much more do-able!:lol:(y)(y)


Let's pack our bags!!!! Imagine all those Elvis shows we could watch!

[Chuck Staley]

Well, I saw him for the first time on June 16, 1956, in Memphis, on Dance Party. You can read about it in this interview:

http://chuckstaleygallery.com/reviews.aspx

Pictures of the event are here:

http://chuckstaleygallery.com/contactus.aspx

Elvis was a sweet guy, but he NEVER gave me a Cadillac! ;)

Chuck

[rex martin]

Well, I saw him for the first time on June 16, 1956, in Memphis, on Dance Party. You can read about it in this interview:
http://chuckstaleygallery.com/reviews.aspx
Pictures of the event are here:
http://chuckstaleygallery.com/contactus.aspx
Elvis was a sweet guy, but he NEVER gave me a Cadillac! ;)
Chuck

You should have asked him about his RINGS,
OR for that JUKE BOX, ELVIS WAS LEANING AGAINST,
would be worth a fortune now...

I asked him about his Silver Claw (with Turquiose) Necklace,
but I think he had only just got it.

He did show me how it Clanked against his Chest though,
Impressed the Girls I can tell you for sure...

[utmom2008]

He did show me how it Clanked against his Chest though,
Impressed the Girls I can tell you for sure...

There were alot of things about Elvis that impressed us girls, and they weren't all necklaces!;):lol:(y)

[rex martin]

There were alot of things about Elvis that impressed us girls, and they weren't all necklaces!;):lol:(y)

MARIA DAVIES AND HER SISTER
VIRGINIA COONS
WINIFRED INNES

and many other Female fans
used to call THAT PICTURE

(The Everything Up Pose)

do you remember it..

[SweetCaroline]

MARIA DAVIES AND HER SISTER
VIRGINIA COONS
WINIFRED INNES

and many other Female fans
used to call THAT PICTURE

(The Everything Up Pose)
do you remember it..




:lol: :lmfao: :lol: :lmfao: :lol: :lmfao: :lol: :lmfao: :lol: :lmfao: :lol:

RIP ELVIS....there will never be another like you. That is something often said about people......in this case it is the absolute TRUTH!!!!:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy

[rex martin]

Well, I saw him for the first time on June 16, 1956, in Memphis, on Dance Party.
You can read about it in this interview:
http://chuckstaleygallery.com/reviews.aspx

Pictures of the event are here:
http://chuckstaleygallery.com/contactus.aspx
Elvis was a sweet guy, but he NEVER gave me a Cadillac! ;)
Chuck

Hi Chuck
sorry about being so flipant in my post earlier, it was your Cadillac
comment, just struck a chord with me, -when Tom Diskin took me back
stage on the 4th September 1972 he said to ask Elvis about his
Jewellery, at the time I didn't think about the possibility he might give
it to me, it's only years later, I get what Tom was thinking.
(that was good of him- I guess)

I didn't fully register your name this morning. But its sunk in now..
I subscribe to ELVIS THE MAN AND HIS MUSIC, Its a great magazine
and your article is of the same standard as many others that Trevor
and Company have been doing for some years now.

In their 9th Issue I think it was (over 10 years ago now), they interviewed George Klien who said he got his WINK film when they made -This is Elvis
- so does that mean he got it indirectly from you?

Also in the same interview, he says thats how Wink got his copy from
George Klien !? - the only thing is WINK said in a different interview that
he gave his copy to George, but didn't get all of it back.

Would you know which is true?? I think THIS IS ELVIS was 1980 ish.

Which brings me to my adventure with a Wink Martindale dance party
film. in the Mid 70s (long before This is Elvis) an English friend who used
to live in Newcastle (strangely close to the NOW DIG THIS/MAN AND HIS
MUSIC PEOPLE) Went with his family to Live in Virginia Beach, and started
an Mechanical Drawing Business, mostly working for the US Navy.

While settling in the USA he became a big film collector, getting all 32
of Elvis' Hollywood films on 16mm. About the same time I was collecting
all the NBC out-takes (the 4 complete shows, and all the takes of the
production songs, like the 27 takes of Guitar man) I managed to have
NEGATIVE 16MM films duplicated, with Magnetic Reels of the sound,
and then 16mm Optical sound release prints made of the 8 hours, plus Elvis'
Aloha Rehearsal on 16mm with the Negs and Mag tracks, and also later
the same on the Elvis CBS Special, some I later did COLOUR CORRECTED
PRINTS, a little nicer than the Release prints.

So I used to trade an Hour of NBC 68 special for 3 Elvis 16mm features
with this English Friend living in the States. - I can't remember how I
came to get the WINK MARTINDALE 16MM film, but it was around the
start on 1978, so not from a THIS IS ELVIS source.

I actually don't have the film, due to the USA customs wanting to view
it on a trip to New York, I only spent 48 hours in NY and so on another
trip 2 months later, I had to go and look for it at US customs, they still
hadn't looked at it, but in the end gave it back to me, as long as I agreed
to take it back to England on my flight the next day. - Well I still sent
it to my friend in Virginia Beach, and then lost contact with him over the
years. I've been trying recently to make contact, no luck so far, but
I haven't given up hope.

It would be wonderful if you decided to Release it on DVD along with the
Elvis talk with Sam Phillips, that must be so unique. I'm sure lots of
Elvis fans will be very interested in collecting it.

I have many interesting films in my own collection, which you might find
of interest....
26 seconds of FULL TRUE COLOUR from Tupelo Sept 1957,(same clips
that you see in BW all the time including This is Elvis, only in TRUE COLOUR
(This came from a TV Projectionest at a through the night Elvis party in London, just over 40 years ago, it didn't make it back to TV land, as he
accepted my offer) This isn't in the MEMPHIS RECORDING SERVICE
"TUPELO DVD/BOOK" from just over a year ago. SHOULD HAVE BEEN I GUESS.

ELVIS IN PARIS in 1959 at the George the 5th Hotel, Inside hotel interview
and outside silent interview by the Hotels Fountain.

I have 16mm prints from early to mid 70s of the 3 Ed Sullivan Shows,
Steve Allen including comedy sketch, and the 5 and 6th Dorsey on 16mm

Press conferences in 16mm from NYork '72 ~ Houston 1970,
press announcement, trailer number 3 from NBC for Aloha, at the Hilton
on the 5th September 1972.

26 of the Hollywood movies in 16mm.
2 versions of the Hawaii 14th Jan 73, orig 60 minute broadcast and
the extended Ann Margret hosted version.

I personally took 26 hours of Super 8mm in Vegas 72-73 and following
tours in 1974, 1976 and 1977.

Some candid footage in memphis 76, Philly 74, Buffalo-Niagra Falls '74
Bloomington 74. - also from a direct source different film from the
NY PRESS CONF., SOME Mad.Sq Garden Live. and backstage MSG.

From another source the origional film in Super 8mm from the last 2
Elvis concerts in June 1977.

Have a lot of newsreels in 16mm Pathe and AP, from Germany and arriving
back in the USA 1960- and Elvis Wedding BW in 16mm.

Also the complete 1960 Graceland Interview in 16mm (Elvis' return home)

I guess you know that 2 of the people from MAN AND HIS MUSIC, are
often on the Messageboard Forum ELVIS THE KINGS COURT from
Worcester in England??

When in Memphis in March 1976, I phoned Sam Phillips in Alabama at one
of his other radio Stations. I had 2 special Elvis Mirrors with the Sun
Design worked into them, behind a 50s Elvis Live pose. The previous day
I had sat with Vernon Presley and given him one of these mirrors.

So on telling SAM about it, he sent his son around to see me..
As soon as he saw it, he got his Dad on the phone again to tell him all
about it, so I got to speak to him again, he was so polite and nice to me
-It was just a gift, the reward was just to get to say a few words to each
other, and I would never get another chance as it happens.
Such is life. -

Sorry to ramble on to you, thanks for taking the time out to share your
memories, from behind the camera with the MAN AND MUSIC Magazine
-I wish you the very best on your future Elvis Venture, I for one am
very much looking forward to it (Wow SAM AND ELVIS TOGETHER ON A FILM)
WHAT A DREAM.

Thanks again, Yours SincerELy, REX (Martin) editor of the 1970s publication
WORLDWIDE ELVIS NEWS SERVICE WEEKLY (355 Issues - up to 1978)

[Chuck Staley]

Rex, the FILM - the SOF - of Elvis on Dance Party was shot by a cameraman that Wink hired. I shot still photos, and those are the ones on my web site. I was a TV cameraman that worked at the station and happened to bring my Roliflex that day.

The footage I shot at Sam Phillips' house was Tri-X negative and had no sound track. But I do have footage of Elvis and Sam, arguing about Rock and Roll out by the pool at sunup on Easter Sunday morning in 1957.

I also have footage of George Klein and others hanging out at WHBQ while Dewey is on the air. George never saw the footage.

Wow, you've got a lot of Elvis history behind you!

It's bedtime for my granddaughter, so got to go...

Chuck

[LISY]

I saw him 10 times between August of 1971 and December of 1976. I saw him in Vegas in August of '71, '72 and '73, and 7 more times in concerts in Dallas, Ft. Worth and Houston.:D:king:

OMG I want some of your memories!!! How wonderful :D

[LISY]

There were alot of things about Elvis that impressed us girls, and they weren't all necklaces!;):lol:(y)

Fer Sure...he he:P

[LISY]

Thanks for sharing everyone..very cool!!!

[LISY]

I would love to visit Australia some day, but every time I give it some real thought I am scared away by the 24 hour plane ride!:supriced::supriced::lol:

Come on down it'll be worth it! I live right near Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo and some of the best beaches in the world I'll show you around... and you can spend.... oh lets say a week telling me everything you remember about the concerts.....:lol::P

[Donut]

Rex, the FILM - the SOF - of Elvis on Dance Party was shot by a cameraman that Wink hired. I shot still photos, and those are the ones on my web site. I was a TV cameraman that worked at the station and happened to bring my Roliflex that day.

The footage I shot at Sam Phillips' house was Tri-X negative and had no sound track. But I do have footage of Elvis and Sam, arguing about Rock and Roll out by the pool at sunup on Easter Sunday morning in 1957.

I also have footage of George Klein and others hanging out at WHBQ while Dewey is on the air. George never saw the footage.

Wow, you've got a lot of Elvis history behind you!

It's bedtime for my granddaughter, so got to go...

Chuck

Chuck, your wife is a lucky lady... not everyone can say they had been fed cake by Elvis :lol:
It's a shame the footage has no sound, it would have been nice to hear Elvis and Sam talking about music or at least they could have used it with no sound.

[midnight]

This thread is excellent. I love it when everyone shares their Elvis memories. It is amazing the wealth of knowledge and memories we have on this board. Keep your stories coming guys!(y)

[midnight]

There were alot of things about Elvis that impressed us girls, and they weren't all necklaces!;):lol:(y)

No truer words ever spoken, Rosanne!(y):lol::lol:

[rex martin]

Rex, the FILM - the SOF - of Elvis on Dance Party WAS THE PARTY FOR ONE OF SAM'S SONS? was shot by a cameraman that Wink hired. I shot still photos, and those are the ones on my web site. I was a TV cameraman that worked at the station and happened to bring my Roliflex that day.

The footage I shot at Sam Phillips' house was Tri-X negative and had no sound track. But I do have footage of Elvis and Sam, arguing about Rock and Roll out by the pool at sunup on Easter Sunday morning in 1957.
WOULD IT BE POSSIBLE "CHUCK" TO GIVE AN APPROX LENGTH OF THIS FOOTAGE? many thanks.

I also have footage of George Klein and others hanging out at WHBQ while Dewey is on the air. George never saw the footage.

Wow, you've got a lot of Elvis history behind you!
It's bedtime for my granddaughter, so got to go...
Chuck

Thanks for replying Chuck, and for sorting out a few of my mis-understandings

Today on ELVISTHEKINGSCOURT I started a new Topic on
ELVIS' APPEARANCE ON WINK MARTINDALE,
the first post has your links for the Information about the Elvis~Wink photos

and the LINK for your interview with ELVIS THE MAN & HIS MUSIC mag.

The extra posts today, covers a Word for Word feature between
Elvis and Wink, with One photo (not from your website) its probably
from Memphis Press Newspaper. I was wondering if it was one of yours??

Another post about Joan, in Roustabout with Elvis.
With 4 photos of her with Elvis.

The link for KingsCourt is.

http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/index.php?showtopic=14155&hl=

Hope you might find it of interest, memories of the past...

If anything about my tribute should Jog any new memories with you
I'm hoping that you might add a few extra thoughts.

Many thanks, it was a great surprise for me to answer your first post
at TCB World, you certainly have had an unusual life so far.

Thankyou so much for sharing it with us... SincerELy .. R e x.

[utmom2008]

Come on down it'll be worth it! I live right near Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo and some of the best beaches in the world I'll show you around... and you can spend.... oh lets say a week telling me everything you remember about the concerts.....:lol::P
Sounds like a deal!:lol:(y)(y)

This thread is excellent. I love it when everyone shares their Elvis memories. It is amazing the wealth of knowledge and memories we have on this board. Keep your stories coming guys!(y)

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