Elvis & Cliff

[May]

Did Elvis ever meet Cliff Richard?

I've just seen an interview with Cliff and he talks about religion a lot and it made me wonder if they had ever met and how they would have got along if they had

[Brian Quinn]

Did Elvis ever meet Cliff Richard?

I've just seen an interview with Cliff and he talks about religion a lot and it made me wonder if they had ever met and how they would have got along if they had

No. Elvis never met Cliff Richard. Cliff did go to see him in Germany when Elvis was in the army but he was away at the time. I believe they would have got on very well.

Brian

[May]

I didn't think they had. Shame really. Like you say, I think they would have got on really well.

[Ematt]

I`m sure i heard Hank Marvin once say The Shadows were given a tour of Graceland by Vernon whilst on tour in the USA in the early 60`s. Just thought i`d throw that one in there!

[maxiefields]

He had a opportunity in the 70s.
"I was doing an interview when I was promoting my record Devil woman in the states.A journalist said he was a friend of Elvis and that if I was interested because I had told him how much Elvis was my inspiration he could arrange a meeting.Like a fool I turned it down because Elvis had put on weight I said "Do you mind if we wait a year or two when he makes a movie he'll look great again.Of course I could kick myself .I think I would have liked to have met him anyway so that was a big mistake that I made"
Cliff went to Graceland while Elvis was making Viva Las Vegas .Vernon went to see him in concert and invited him to graceland
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[May]

Yes I remember reading that he turned him down for a visit.
Devil Woman - great song!

[Ematt]

Always thought the fact that Elvis had put on weight was a reason for Cliff not to meet him was a pathetic excuse. Then again Elvis may have had no interest in meeting Sir Cliff of Richard.

[May]

He didn't seem that bothered about meeting the Beatles either by all accounts.

[hounddog]

i always thought that story was strange and a bit shallow about Cliff not seeing Elvis in the 70's because Elvis didn't look his best. If i had had the chance to met Elvis i would have been there fast as could be.