Some believe it was after Aloha when he started getting sick. I know he was getting sick of Vegas in late 73 to early 74.Originally Posted by G-Man
Does anyone know exactly when Elvis started getting health problems i am guessing probably in 1972 until he died.The 1960's Elvis looked very happy through the movie years and the 1950's he always looked happy and energetic so most of the 1970's i guess when he felt bad. Take Care all TCB Elvis Fan's!!!!!!!
Some believe it was after Aloha when he started getting sick. I know he was getting sick of Vegas in late 73 to early 74.
The real problems started in the beginning of 1975. From then on it was out of control.
I heard that in october of 1973,Elvis was almost death because he took too much medication...does anyone know if that's true?
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I think the physical problems were expedited by the prescribed meds, you can see problems as soon as 1970 but by 1974/75 it was way out of control
The really obvious signs Elvis was losing control started to appear in 1974.It's then that his drug problems began to seriously affect his live shows.Once Elvis got to the point that he would perform stoned in front of an audience of thousands there was no turning back.His health and physical appearance would fluctuate greatly from then on.
Jak
Actually, Elvis suffered a near fatal overdose in June of '73 in Saint Louis, MO I believe.....
Actually, Elvis was already sick of playing in Las Vegas by his second stint there in January 1970......
thanks Tony for the date
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Memphis,Tennessee
Feb 73 was when the first shows were cancelled due to illness.Possibly the drug intake increased as Priscilla was no longer around to try and supervise it?
i would say back in spring of 72, he was suffering bloat[apparent in the greensboro film] and was getting real pale [spring tour 72] you can see in buffallo 72 that he was pale as sheet, not to mention the honalulu press confrence that november.
oh really and what proof do you have that what u have posted is 100% true ...
----blahcilla did nothing ..she was too busy taking care of buisness in bed with mike stone
Last edited by elvisfan4ever; 04-27-2007 at 03:56 PM.
Elvisfan4ever,i like Elvis very much,but didn't he slept with girls while he was married with Cilla?
And it's true that he was almost dead because of too much medication in 1973
I'd like to go to Graceland
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Since none of us were there ; it really aggravates me too that people speak with such great authority about "drug taking,"
I thought EP looked physically sick, nothing to do with drugs.
But, since the "almighty MM" has proclaimed it so......then it's so??
I disagree. Did Vernon tell any of us that ? Did Dr Nick? Who else was closer to Elvis that would know; that wasn't taking drugs themselves?
I don't know that Elvis slept with other women while married to Priscilla, do you ?? But, Priscilla said in her book; she had an affair with Mile Stone.
I wasn't there, I doubt anyone was in a bed with either of them.....who knows ??
Neither of my comments mean I think Elvis had no faults; just that there's NO PROOF.
Word of mouth does not count in a court of law.
Nobody could possibly believe the above statement.Youre just trying to antagonize.If you do believe that Elvis never cheated while married then you have absolutely no credibility to post on any Elvis related subject.Im sorry to seem so harsh but give me a break.
Jak
Where is your proof to the contrary?Having a family surely helped Elvis maintain a more stable lifestyle.Priscilla admitted her affair after putting up with Elvis' countless affairs.Why do you excuse his numerous infidelities and yet condem her?Maybe Elvis was to busy TCB in bed with countless women while he should have been a better husband and father.He got what he asked for when it came to her cheating.I apoligize in advance for the next statement which may get me banned but I cant hold it back.The post qouted above is just so *****ic it's maddening.The same goes for the thought that maybe Elvis was faithfull to Priscilla.You guys cant be for real.One more thing.Any chance the term "blahcilla" can be banned from the board before I get physically ill?At least discuss something in a mature matter.I know it's an open forum and we all should share our opinions, but some of these posts just go against any common sense.
Jak
Its funny the near fatal story from June of 73 in St. Louis because I have heard one this show was one of his greatest physical and especially vocal performances he ever gave- St. Louis June 28th 1973. Elvis expert, Joe Tunzi, was asked this question in an interview:
7. If you could go and see Elvis in one concert from any time what would it be, mine would be the new years eve concerts from 1975 or 1976 as they are very special and I think he only performed on new years eve three times and the other is not confirmed in 1954 (question from Ben Ralph).
Joe: As far as vocal prowess, I would have to say the tour that ran from June 20, 1973 in Mobile, Alabama and ended in Atlanta on July 3, 1973 but especially the show in St. Louis on June 28, 1973. I attended that show and I must say that Elvis? vocal prowess was at it?s peak. I would love to go back and see that show again.
You would think a near overdose would have cancelled the show or at least it would have not been on time. I could not get tickets to this show(I'm near St. Louis) but a friend went and he claimed it was a great show, on time and Elvis was in good spirits-just as Tunzi claims. So perhaps the extent of his "overdose" has been exagerrated over the years. If you nearly die hours later would you give one of the greatest shows of your life? Curious?
Where is your proof that he did cheat??
I'm not trying to antagonize anyone. It would be nice if people would "think" & try to find the truth before accusing others.
I know "the stories" . Now what's the truth??
I just don't accept things blindly.
All are innocent until proven guilty.
And that is the "problem" about discussing "drugs" or "cheating" ......none of us have any proof because we were not there ....the music is the "only" thing you can "see & hear" to critique .
Last edited by ajr; 04-27-2007 at 02:57 PM.
Heres another quote from Tunzi about the 6-28-73 St. Louis show:
8. Which show Elvis did was the best show in your opinion? (Question from Riccardo).
Joe: The best show that I ever witnessed was the June 17, 1972 afternoon show in Chicago. I was totally mesmerized. Elvis discarded the set list and performed a very loose and relaxed show with selections like ?Reconsider Baby?, ?My Babe?, ?Something?, ?It?s Now Or Never?, ?Johnny B. Goode?, ?Release Me?, and ?How Great Thou Art?. But let me emphasize that the June 28, 1973 show in St. Louis stands alone as his greatest vocal performance I've ever witnessed.
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