Did Priscilla try to change Elvis's image.

[The King's Queen]

Obviously Elvis didn't care enough to bother and left (most)of it up to the women in his life. It seems he allowed them to have fun with it. None the less it was his decision to do so. It was his home to have whomever HE choose to have at it.
The statement by only Priscilla that "Elvis liked it best the way she did it." is simply not correct and a way of her elevating (as usual) her status as Matriarch of Graceland. But if you think for one minute he preferred what she did over his mother's...think again. You do not have to be a rocket scientist to figure out he's never said anything about his mothers style which was in it longer/longest than any other women's. He prob. loved it and told her so!!
I am reminded of many other things Cilla has taken credit for which were not true. Let's see if others can remember?
Priscilla wanted Elvis to be something he was not. He was a country boy, a rancher (of sorts),a man with southern religious roots, he choose friends that were not celebs, he didn't care what people thought of his family and friends and told them so, he had houses near where he worked for convience sake (not to be assimilated into the wealthy kind who lived there), and yet she has done and become the exact opposite.
Common sense tells me that this is what she wanted for both of them at one point. Common sense tell me it caused a serious problem.

BRAVO Missy...BRAVO! And common sense tells me also that while she was, indeed, climbing the social ladder, she was quite content to stumble over her husband and child to attain the status quo she obviously desired. Elvis wanted a woman likened unto his Mother...how many of us truthfully believe that he kept that a secret during their dating relationship???? She knew what he desired in a woman...what his idea of the "perfect" woman, per say, was. Isn't it amazing how two little words...."I do"....can change a situation?

[Unique Dog]

The statement by only Priscilla that "Elvis liked it best the way she did it." is simply not correct and a way of her elevating (as usual) her status as Matriarch of Graceland.

Common sense tells me that this is what she wanted for both of them at one point. Common sense tell me it caused a serious problem.

I`ve heard Priscilla say in several interviews that Graceland is as it was 18 of the 20 years he lived there. Based on what I know, this is correct.

Personal matters, such as stating that Priscilla wanted something different for Elvis, isn`t answering the "did she try to change his image" question..... Neither is the interior of Graceland for that matter.

[utmom2008]

Obviously Elvis didn't care enough to bother and left (most)of it up to the women in his life. It seems he allowed them to have fun with it. None the less it was his decision to do so. It was his home to have whomever HE choose to have at it.
The statement by only Priscilla that "Elvis liked it best the way she did it." is simply not correct and a way of her elevating (as usual) her status as Matriarch of Graceland. But if you think for one minute he preferred what she did over his mother's...think again. You do not have to be a rocket scientist to figure out he's never said anything about his mothers style which was in it longer/longest than any other women's. He prob. loved it and told her so!!
I am reminded of many other things Cilla has taken credit for which were not true. Let's see if others can remember?
Priscilla wanted Elvis to be something he was not. He was a country boy, a rancher (of sorts),a man with southern religious roots, he choose friends that were not celebs, he didn't care what people thought of his family and friends and told them so, he had houses near where he worked for convience sake (not to be assimilated into the wealthy kind who lived there), and yet she has done and become the exact opposite.
Common sense tells me that this is what she wanted for both of them at one point. Common sense tell me it caused a serious problem.

Careful Missy....some may see this as starting nasty rumors about Priscilla!!

[presley31]

I`ve heard Priscilla say in several interviews that Graceland is as it was 18 of the 20 years he lived there. Based on what I know, this is correct.

Personal matters, such as stating that Priscilla wanted something different for Elvis, isn`t answering the "did she try to change his image" question..... Neither is the interior of Graceland for that matter.

well said and great post

[MissyM]

You can not argue with numbers. 1957-1967 equals 10 years. 1967-1977 equals 10 years. (not sure the exact date she redid it) Now take some years off the last 10ys that Linda did it and thereafter. She's a liar if she said it. The numbers proove it.

[MissyM]

Utmom, well slap my Grandma, what was I thinking!

[Unique Dog]

You can not argue with numbers. 1957-1967 equals 10 years. 1967-1977 equals 10 years. (not sure the exact date she redid it) Now take some years off the last 10ys that Linda did it and thereafter. She's a liar if she said it. The numbers proove it.

I`m not arguing the numbers. Priscilla didn`t change the color scheme of Graceland. Linda did.

[franny]

I`m not arguing the numbers. Priscilla didn`t change the color scheme of Graceland. Linda did.

You're right, Unique Dog. It's just some like to blame Priscilla for everything!

I would also like to know how Priscilla changed Elvis' already established image

franny

[presley31]

You're right, Unique Dog. It's just some like to blame Priscilla for everything!

I would also like to know how Priscilla changed Elvis' already established image

franny

good post franny

[beckelvis]

ELVIS already tape-worn,an image,and nobody was going to change,in any case exchange she it for that is what really I spend pass.

[MissyM]

I didn't ask, if she did, I asked if she tried, if she wanted to. Oh sure Graceland (now) looks exactly like it did when Gladys lived there. Ok then.

[presley31]

I didn't ask, if she did, I asked if she tried, if she wanted to. Oh sure Graceland (now) looks exactly like it did when Gladys lived there. Ok then.

There is no information on priscilla touching graceland at all till elvis death then she changed it back to what it was when she lived there which must of been gladys taste cause the only thing priscila got done was her bathroom.

[MissyM]

Think again.

http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/1993-...eorge-golden/1

[TotallyInsane]

Not sure why Elvis himself didn't change it to the way Gladys had it???

[nyc]

Think again.

http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/1993-...eorge-golden/1

I don't see where Priscilla making changes is discussed in that article - although admittedly I went through it quickly, because I found the snotty, condescending tone annoying as hell.

The full of himself decorator talks about changes like the Jungle Room, etc.

But maybe I missed the part about Priscilla changing the decor when she lived there.

[Unique Dog]

I found this articlce very condenscending toward Elvis and his parents and found nothing to suggest that Priscilla redecorated. In fact, did you read page two where he said that Graceland looks pretty much the same as it did all those years ago??

[SatninLove]

No I deffinantly think she's not changing it...She's trying to protect it Elvis and his memory,legacy,image.....I deffinantly agree with the not letting people focus on last years rule...There are so many people out there trying to distroy his image (like little maggots),and legacy,and they will deffiantly thrive at the chance to do so....So I think Cilla is just trying to protect him in the best way she knows how...and I think she's doing an excellent job!
-SatninLove

[ehollier]

"Things kept changing and people remember things differently. Someone who was there for a few weeks in 1957 has a far different perception than someone who was there for two weeks in 1964 or 1972." says Todd Morgan

I think this speaks volumes here, MissyM. I really can't find where this article says that Priscilla changed Graceland. Also, Peter G's book has information provided by this same decorator, but without the attitude and contempt. According to Peter G., Graceland was decorated in blues and purple hues in 1957. While Elvis wanted darker colors, Gladys won out with lighter colors of blue and lavender.

Additionally, Peter goes on to say that during the 60's after the meditation garden was installed, Lacker's brother also did some redecorating inside Graceland, at Elvis' request.

[Unchained Melody]

Not sure why Elvis himself didn't change it to the way Gladys had it???

That is what I wonder aswell.....but imo I think graceland should've been left alone the way it was when elvis died.

[suspicious_mind]

No. I dont think shes trying/tried to change his image - that would mean less money for her.