There is a bunker under Graceland that houses more Elvis Archives… evidently he had several of each stage costume… also Vernon kept every canceled check and receipt. Just those documents alone told the story of Elvis Presley. I loved Graceland and will return
Glad you enjoyed Graceland; got me choked up. When Paul Simon visited Graceland he saw Elvis’s graveside and broke down, because he saw how much he was loved.
Thank you, for sharing what you felt at Graceland. I swear I felt him on my first visit. It was a very warm and comforting feeling I wasn’t expecting at all. It was all encompassing, like he was welcoming me into his home himself. I couldn’t believe it. To this day, I have a hard time really putting it into the proper words to describe it. I don’t think the words exist to describe it. He was such a good, generous to a fault, human being. I’ve been twice, I’ll go again. My next goal is to go to Tupelo and visit his birthplace. I’ve heard it’s a great place to visit.
He didn't buy that belt. It was given to him for beating all Las Vegas attendance records. It was studded w/diamonds as well. Not sure whether you saw it up close when at Graceland. And I just knew you'd be blown away when seeing all the gold, platinum & diamond albums on the wall. Puts it in perspective more than hearing a number. Mind blowing. Same with all of the letters thanking him for his contributions (which many were never made public - he didn't want or need the recognition). So happy you enjoyed the Meditation Garden & were able to honor him in person. I felt just like you said, I'm walking where he walked, seeing what he saw, breathing where he breathed. Hope you get to Tupelo next trip.
Ray, that gold belt he was showing he did not buy that it was presented to him by the owner of the International Hotel in Las Vegas for his continuous sold out engagements year after year at the hotel he was very proud proud of that belt!!
There's like 1.8 million items that aren't shown at Graceland at any given time. That's how they are able to change their displays with new exhibits a couple times a year! ❤
Some of the Elvis Funny Moments "COMMENTS" were Filmed After Priscilla Left him for her Karate Instructor Mike Stone so I think Elvis was Peacocking a Bit for the Guys and the Camera's, If You Know What I Mean................
Elvis was a real person not just a superstar and we loved him from first listen and first sight. Thanks for sharing your feelings and looking forward to your next Graceland video and love that you got to see THE black leather outfit. He was about 160 pounds then. Very slender but no matter what weight he was always beautiful, always totally Elvis. 💗🔥👑
The thing that I loved most about this man, Elivis. Is his keen, wacky sense of humour .So very appealing ❤iv heard from others I know who have been to Gracelands that it's a very moving experience.
My dad was a huge Elvis fan. Dad took the family to Graceland in 1982 or 1983. It was pretty amazing to walk into Elvis's house! I was about 6 years old and even I understood how special it was. Back then, we were allowed to sit in Elvis's pink jeep from Blue Hawaii! What I would give to find that old photo of me in that jeep! It made me feel like I was the coolest kid in school!
I’m so glad you loved Graceland! It truly is an awesome experience! The wall of records is stunning. I absolutely love all his cars, they keep them in impeccable condition! Loved hearing about your trip!
Ray, I’ve listened/watched many Elvis reactions from other content creators but I must have to say that you are the one I feel is really original and really understands Elvis. I don’t know if you recall but I’ve left some comments on previous posts. My name is John and I live in Illinois. I turned 66 last December. My profile photo is actually my Keeshond dog. Long story short, I’m the one who actually saw Elvis….3 times at The Chicago Stadium (June 17,1972 Afternoon Show, October 15, 1976 and May 1, 1977) I also was fortunate enough to see Elvis at The Las Vegas Hilton on August 24, 1974, Dinner Show and after that, I don’t recall for sure but I think it was that same evening I paid $12.50 just to stand up in the balcony of the showroom to see Elvis again. I must say seeing Elvis at the Hilton Showroom was the most intimate as the seating capacity was like only 2,200 people as opposed to 20,000… I’m still dealing with a few things….i hade to euthanize my last Keeshond back in February 9th 2019 and then I was caregiving to my mom for the last 14 years of her life. She turned a good 100 on February 11, 2021; then we got a new Keeshond puppy that we brought into our home on February 26th 2021, my mom just held him and cried saying “we love you…you’re such a doll. Then a week later on March 5th 2021 her health begin to decline. After two hospital stays, I signed the DNR and we brought her home on hospice and she passed on March 21, 2021. I don’t even really know why I’m going into this much detail….i guess it’s the Elvis connection I feel we both have, although I’m jealous little as I’ve never seen Graceland, but I’m so happy that you were able to make it there. Like many of us I wonder where all the time has gone, I’ve made some good decisions and some poor ones…. But I’ll never regret helping my mom. Enough of the pity party. Ray, like I said I always look forward to your reactions and may God Bless you and your family. On a side note as you may know Elvis sang a song called “Mama Liked The Roses”…. That would a reaction to consider at some point. Thank you again for all you’ve done to keep Elvis’ memory alive. God Bless you all and please take care.
You made me cry talking about Graceland. I went 2 years ago and would love to go back and enjoy hearing about anyone's experience. The video was so hilarious. Love to hear that man laugh. You're laugh is contagious also. Great memories.
I have been a fan of Elvis since I was a young kid and I will never stop listening or loving Elvis ray I love it when you react to Elvis vids Elvis is a person you can never get enough of. Elvis shall live on forever through his true fans
Can't believe you were actually there! Its an incredible time when one goes through that experience huh. Glad you finally did it. Glad your family enjoyed it as well.
Lovely to have you back Ray and lovely to hear you had a wonderful time 💙 That gold belt is the belt I held and it was awarded to Elvis by the International hotel: World Championship Attendance Record Gold belt awarded to Elvis Presley in 1969 by The management of the International Hotel for his record shattering attendance achievements for a 29-day series of sold out performances in front of 2,000 people per show, two shows a night. He was so proud as that press conference was 1972. He added gems to the buckle 💙💙
I am so happy you had the experience of Graceland. It is like no other. I have seen your Elvis journey from the beginning and it has been a pleasure watching you fall in love with the man not just the entertainer. Thank you to everyone that helped make your trip possible. I appreciate each and every one of you. God bless you and your families.
I loved Graceland! Once you get inside, it becomes easier to see it as a HOME, someplace where Elvis and his family really lived. The mystique dissolves a little, and you can feel the atmosphere that says SOMEBODY LIVED HERE! And Ray, brother, if I hit the lottery tomorrow night, We all going back!
Every time you go to Graceland, you will see or notice something different because there is so much. I agree when you walk into the room with all his records and success, it is overwhelming.
looking forward to your second graceland video showing more of the stuff that you saw! and ray, you aint seen NOTHIN YET!!!! joking, you pretty much saw it all, but next time you go to memphis you have got to stop by in the city at sun studios and all those places that elvis enjoyed during his early years!
I agree "Omg Elvis Presley!" LOL. I'm so thrilled you had that experience at Graceland! Must've have been emotional! Elvis is surely smiling down on you! You have done him proud! I'm envious! I wish I could go there! 😊
Absolutely beautiful Ray!! Even though you were the one at Graceland many of us were emotional just imagining what the experience was like for you. Thank you again for sharing your trip with all of us....loved every bit of it. I have always felt that you and Elvis were kindred souls...one thing I noticed was that both of you had a similar sense of humor and that laughter came easy for both of you. You both enjoy having fun and creating some kind of adventure to experience. You both love different types of music. These are just a few similarities I notice in both of you. Thank you so much for everything you do to keep his memory and legacy alive....and for all the happiness and love you give to your Vibe Gang family. ❤❤ I wanted to tell you that the picture of you at his graveside made me cry too....Sending love always ❤🌻
Aww,your just made me tear up,big time! Just know you definitely did and are doing Our Elvis Right,Can't wait to see some pics,Much luv and respect to you RElvis❤ ❤👑👑👑👑👑❤️
You luck Dog! You got to hold his iconic jumpsuit cape! The black butterfly one at that! 👍👍 Graceland is like a mini Disney type of attraction with a spiritual experience. When you visit the grave site the surrealness takes over and you realize that he wasn't a cartoon character or comic book hero, but was a real human being. A great one at that. 👑👑👑👑
On this date, March 19th 1957, Elvis saw Graceland for the 1st time. While he had been filming Loving You, his parents found Graceland. Without seeing it, but going by his parents words, on March 17th Elvis wrote a $1000 deposit check to purchase the home.
One time in Vegas Elvis was shooting at something, I want to say it was the TV But the bullet missed Linda Thompson by a few inches while she was in the bathroom getting ready. Check her Story out about Linda and Elvis, she talks about it.
I'm so glad you and your family had a great time!! I hope to go to Graceland someday. I learned yesterday that Elvis is my 10th cousin!! I was so excited when I found out I couldn't sleep last night. 😅
{I am Mary} OK Ray, you are making me cry right now. What a wonderful reaction to Elvis. I went years ago before they even had the plane there. It was first opened in 79, just the mansion. But me and my husband, both fans loved it and like you, felt very close to him. There is an aura Everyone talks about. Even Britney Spears once said" There is just a special glow around him, which is so special, and indescribable". So glad you could go and comeback and tell us your reaction. Your family look so nice and down to earth just like you. Mr. Personality. Thanks.
LET'S GOOO! 100K ALMOST THERE! WHOOP! WHOOP! 🙌💃🙌💃🙌💃🙌💃🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 That's what I've been sayin' Ray! You & Elvis would have been like two peas in a pod! I'm not even kidding, I mean that. You got that same energy he did. No matter what is going on behind the scenes that we- your audience- may not be privy to, you are ALWAYS coming in with positive energy. At the same time you are honest, all joking aside, always honest and I am here for it! Also: I have never understood why people are all over how others' spend their hare earned coin. Elvis worked hard. He earned it. So if he wanted to enjoy it let him. He paid his taxes. How you choose to spend your money is no business of mine. I don't understand why people get all judgemental over a hard- working person who decides that they want to buy themselves a new car. I get that there are a lot of people hurting right now. God knows I am not swimming in dough. But I don't begrudge anyone else their pay day, no matter what that looks like. None. Of. My. Business. You work for it, you earned it, you should have some fun every now and then with it. ANYWAYS... Let me stop there 😄 I LOVE THAT YOU & YOUR FAMILY HAD A GREAT TIME RAY! LOVE THAT YOU & YOUR FAMILY LOVED GRACELAND! I'VE HEARD PEOPLE SAY THEY FEEL ELVIS'S SPIRIT AT GRACELAND SO I DO NOT DOUBT FOR A SECOND YOU FELT HIM TOO! THAT IS SO SWEET & AWESOME! HAPPY TEARS FOR YOU 💖💖💖💖 YOU'RE SO SWEET RAY THANK YOU 🌹💜🙏💕 TCB ⚡ & TLC ❤ & peace ✌& blessings 🙏 to you & yours & to one & all here as well 💕
I agree 100% Sammy. What good is money if you can’t enjoy it. What he enjoyed as much if not more than spending money on himself was spending it on others. ❤
@@candiehamilton9943 Exactly Miss Candid 💜🌹💜🌹 Elvis was such a generous soul. He truly wanted to share what he had with others. His generosity made me love him 💖 He was also kind. Back in 1960 shortly after he got back from Germany Elvis attended an icecapades type of show in Memphis. Well that same evening a bus load of kids from a school for deaf & blind children showed up late. They were scheduled to show up earlier that day just to see Graceland when Elvis wasn't home. Well since Elvis was home they were told no go basically. But Elvis was at the gate greeting fans and saw the bus and decided to ask what the trouble was. The teacher explained to Elvis that they arrived late after a long drive from Arkansas (they got held up on the way). Elvis invited the kids not just past the gates but into his home. The teacher gushed years later in an interview how special an experience that was for the children and how lovely and sweet a gentleman Elvis was. That is why I love him honestly. His kindness to others.
OH Ray Sweet Ray!!!! You touch my heart so much! Ugh yes Miss Sensitive LMAO!!!! So Happy you got to go to Graceland with your Family!!!! And Experience it! Elvis was HUMAN - He was hilarious humble kind!!!! Southern Boy! I will send you an article I found from 1969 He was interviewed by a UK Journalist its amazing
People tried to destroy his reputation in 1958-1959. Elvis Presley prove his values with all ability to sing all kind of music. Elvis Presley the King of music and his legacy. ❤❤❤🥰🥰😇😇🫶🫶🫶🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪
Thank you for telling us how great it made you feel at Graceland, I loved it to when I went, but I hope to get back there some day and not need to taking care of someone else, I hope to go on the VIP tour. When are you going back, is it going to be this year, or next year? I will go back when I can afford it, it cost a lot of money to go from Sweden to USA, but I hope to visit again, hopefully it will be even better... Take care and have a great day Ray
Ray I'm thrilled that you and Stacy git to go to Graceland (also jealous as hell! 😂)The next time you go,the people that have gone,say ti take at least 2 days to see everything and take the self guided tour so you're not rushed! There will also be different new things for you to see then because they change out the displays and you didn't see but Maybe 10% for f his things! He'll probably have another Gild record or 2 because his music is still selling strong and has gained even more Gold records dunce he passed!( A couple platinum and a triple platinum) Glad y'all had a safe trip there and back!❤ I imagine Stacy became an Elvis fan if she wasn't already ! How could you not?❤❤❤❤
He wore that Gold belt often because the owner of the International hotel presented it to him for the record breaking crowds he brought in when he was performing there! Same with the medal he got from the Chamber of Congress( for all 50 states) for being one of the 10 outstanding young men of America in his field! He carried that medal in his briefcase until the day he died! He had every right to be proud! There were scientists, physicists,doctors , researcher's etc.and only 10 people honored! This poor boy( when he started out) from Tupelo Mississippi! He accomplished more in his 42 years of life and gave more of himself and his money that helped people than 2or3 people in their whole lives He never tooted his own horn about all his good deeds.Thats why it's a shame that the public never knew until he passed away. That's why it makes me so angry when people try to paint him as a drug addict,pedaphileand whatever else the latest rumor is! These people are just as bad as the newspapers that wrote the vile and mostly made up stories about him, especially the racism! That accusation hurt him deeply, more than Any ugly thing they wrote about him! I can't believe people still try to paint him as a racist when not one person Then ir Now that knew him,have Ever said any such thing!
I was 10 yrs old when we lost this Legend.. I'm 57 now.. My mother, who introduced me to Elvis is now 82... every time I take her out of her facility I have Elvis on Sirius radio for her I love him too.. but it makes my Mom so happy.. she sings every song an it puts a smile on her face twice a week.. that means the world to me. I have to thank Elvis Presley for that.. keep putting a smile on Mom's face.
I'm wondering if our Man has reacted to a very specific Elvis clip/jam/footage I remember watching over three decades ago, or if those in the comments can point to something in the realm of what I can remember, if I describe it. I'm not a huge Elvis fan, so forgive me. I love some of the classics, but for some reason also really love to cheese out on things like the shrimp song from that film with the trawlers. But anyway... The footage I remember watching looked like it was in a recording studio. Elvis was to the right, and other artists are to the left. They are all on high stools. The whole set up looks like a mini session just for the sake of everyone's there. They do more than one song, but possibly no more than three. I cannot remember what songs they did. It looked post film schlock, but pre-fat wings. I think Elvis was wearing all back, or at least some black. There was a fun informal banter style to it. It could have been a cut I saw from a much longer session. Elvis was in singing/acoustic guitar mode. Sorry, but it's been so long I cannot remember much more than that. Any ideas or timeline clues I could look into would be very appreciated. :)
I am so happy for you and your family for being able to go to Graceland. I have not been but I hope to go someday. We remember you, Elvis, and we love you...still.
Hello Sir, I am touched by the way you chocked up in the meditation garden. And the way you introduced yourself in a good manner, according to tradition. That is the way we stay in contact with our lovedones on the other side ✝️. May GOD bless you and your family and everyone who reads this. You are doing a GOOD job, greetings from the other side of the atlantic ocean 😃.
I love open spring much too and I’m glad you got to go to Graceland I don’t think I ever will be able to, but I love to hear about it. I assume other people going to it like you said it is amazing they said. He will always be amazing and beautiful to all of those and he was such a caring man. Please keep loving him and I will too
When you have loved this man all your life you think you know everything about him. Then you walk into that beautiful house where he lived you gets chills and you can feel his presence in there. But when you she the trophy room. It's still amazes me that one man did so much in just 20 yrs. That was before internet or even before MTV. The man was way before his time. Can you if think what of what he could have done if he was still here.
I’m so happy for you. I’m going next fall and I can’t wait like you said just to be in the same space that he lived. I know I’m going to walk around with my mouth open in awe.
Glad to hear you had a great experience at Graceland! Elvis had a very big sense of humor, probably beyond what most of us would envision. Even when he was poor and in HS, he wore flashy clothes..on a budget. The size of his budget just got bigger over the years. Can you imagine anyone else pulling off that blue suit, and actually looking so awesome?! Thanks for sharing!
Ray, happy to hear of your trip to Graceland! I know how you felt, it is an incredible experience! I went in 2005, and I plan on going again in the near future! Thanks for this video, love Elvis’s sense of humor, his laughter is beautiful! I’ve loved and been a fan of Elvis since 1956! Was 9 years old, been following him ever since. God Bless ! Always and Forever Elvis 💗💗💗 if you haven’t already, please listen to “ I’ll Be There” “ Tomorrow Never Comes” and “ First In Line”, love to hear your reactions! Ty! Peace 😂
Jane H commenting …. Ray, it’s a joy to watch your videos. What a wonderful experience you must have had at Graceland, & I do hope you will be able to do it again one day soon. Graceland was Elvis’ refuge, I think, & it also held the memory of his beloved mother. I think if Elvis could have chosen a place to pass from this world into the next, he would have chosen Graceland. I’m glad he is still there, surrounded by his parents, & his daughter, & the grandson he never grew old enough to meet. And it’s so nice that they have a plague there as well, for his identical twin brother, so that he is never forgotten either. I sometimes imagine what it would have been like had his twin survived. I’ve watched a couple of those funny Elvis moments videos, & it’s clearly evident that Elvis liked to clown around, both on stage & off stage. Some of his rehearsal videos are so funny. I’m so glad they were filmed, so that we have them to watch
I'm reading that the hotel gave him a gold and diamond belt. It would've held greater significance if they'd given him his freedom back. Elvis was truly imprisoned in the latter years of his short life. I see the maturing of your reactions with each video. I'm glad you're of an age where you have life experience sufficient to capture the mood and tone of what he meant to the world. Long live the King ❤
So good to hear you had such a good time with your family at Graceland. Elvis was a homebody and you can tell that Graceland was his happy place and his haven from the world. Interesting that you were reminded of Eddie Kauffman in the clip. Elvis apparently fell about laughing at Kauffman’s imitation of himself. You must watch that video. He’s hilarious and actually very good at imitating Elvis!!! Your reminiscence of your moments by Elvis’s grave, brought tears to my eyes because of your feelings. The acceptance you felt, I am positive, was because you have been such a great advocate for Elvis in these modern times and Elvis himself would be the first to appreciate all your time and efforts on his behalf. I knew you’d love it there! 100K here you go!! Thank you very much. 🙏👌💕🕺
There was one rehersal where everyone was already in the studio then Elvis comes in. Thwy thought he looked different, but he walked in with a black wig on and he dumped a bag full of silver dollars on the floor and then jerked his wig off. Everyone was on the floor trying to get the silver dollars.
Thank you for your wonderful comments on Elvis. Do you have any idea of how Elvis would have greeted you for all you are doing to expose the real Elvis. GOD BLESS YOU.
Ronnie, the drummer has said on more than one occasion Elvis was like watching a stripper and they could not take his eyes off him for a moment... Also, scotty moore from his original group said that they're only group who was only probably the only group that was directed by an ass lol PST he was referring to that because the screaming was so loud they couldn't hear.😊
That leather suit.. I melt.. that man was beyond SEXY... I think some of these women in these days and times wondering if they are heterosexual.. if you get chills watching this man.. Yeah. you get it. I grew up in the 80's and I loved my Hair Bands.. but to me none come close to Elvis.. and that was my Mom's Era.. lol.. This man just was GORGEOUS, BEAUTIFUL.. I would have been a groupie for sure.. lol
There is a bunker under Graceland that houses more Elvis Archives… evidently he had several of each stage costume… also Vernon kept every canceled check and receipt. Just those documents alone told the story of Elvis Presley. I loved Graceland and will return
Omg Elvis is right. He s the man. There is no one to this day who can compare to his voice, looks, stage presence
Glad you enjoyed Graceland; got me choked up. When Paul Simon visited Graceland he saw Elvis’s graveside and broke down, because he saw how much he was loved.
The "Rock" did the same thing. He's a BIG Elvis fan!
Thank you, for sharing what you felt at Graceland. I swear I felt him on my first visit. It was a very warm and comforting feeling I wasn’t expecting at all. It was all encompassing, like he was welcoming me into his home himself. I couldn’t believe it. To this day, I have a hard time really putting it into the proper words to describe it. I don’t think the words exist to describe it. He was such a good, generous to a fault, human being. I’ve been twice, I’ll go again. My next goal is to go to Tupelo and visit his birthplace. I’ve heard it’s a great place to visit.
He didn't buy that belt. It was given to him for beating all Las Vegas attendance records. It was studded w/diamonds as well. Not sure whether you saw it up close when at Graceland. And I just knew you'd be blown away when seeing all the gold, platinum & diamond albums on the wall. Puts it in perspective more than hearing a number. Mind blowing. Same with all of the letters thanking him for his contributions (which many were never made public - he didn't want or need the recognition). So happy you enjoyed the Meditation Garden & were able to honor him in person. I felt just like you said, I'm walking where he walked, seeing what he saw, breathing where he breathed. Hope you get to Tupelo next trip.
The belt its in London at the moment⚡️❤️
@@cesarebonventre12 I was just about to reply to the belt being on display in London. It'll be back at Graceland this summer.
@@mikem957omg where in London
I'm on my way 😌
@@Threadbow It's an exhibition by EPE called Direct From Graceland located next to the London Bridge. I'm American so I don't know the exact location.
@mikem957 Oh, thank you 😊
I'm in London Central next week so I'll be going there.
Enjoy
Ray, that gold belt he was showing he did not buy that it was presented to him by the owner of the International Hotel in Las Vegas for his continuous sold out engagements year after year at the hotel he was very proud proud of that belt!!
You can thank his father, Vernon for the amount of memorabilia. Vernon saved everything.
There's like 1.8 million items that aren't shown at Graceland at any given time. That's how they are able to change their displays with new exhibits a couple times a year! ❤
@@sandralybrand9425 wow, that’s amazing.
Some of the Elvis Funny Moments "COMMENTS" were Filmed After Priscilla Left him for her Karate Instructor Mike Stone so I think Elvis was Peacocking a Bit for the Guys and the Camera's, If You Know What I Mean................
Elvis was a real person not just a superstar and we loved him from first listen and first sight. Thanks for sharing your feelings and looking forward to your next Graceland video and love that you got to see THE black leather outfit. He was about 160 pounds then. Very slender but no matter what weight he was always beautiful, always totally Elvis. 💗🔥👑
The thing that I loved most about this man, Elivis. Is his keen, wacky sense of humour .So very appealing ❤iv heard from others I know who have been to Gracelands that it's a very moving experience.
I’m going to see the Elvis exhibition in London, and will get to hold the gold belt and gold microphone, can’t wait! Way it go Elvis!
I already been it's fantastic
It's a week today since I visited Graceland and I am still amazed at all we took in!
OMG I so wish I could go there. Its wonderful hearing about your experience. I'm so happy for you
My dad was a huge Elvis fan. Dad took the family to Graceland in 1982 or 1983. It was pretty amazing to walk into Elvis's house! I was about 6 years old and even I understood how special it was. Back then, we were allowed to sit in Elvis's pink jeep from Blue Hawaii! What I would give to find that old photo of me in that jeep! It made me feel like I was the coolest kid in school!
I’m so glad you loved Graceland! It truly is an awesome experience! The wall of records is stunning. I absolutely love all his cars, they keep them in impeccable condition! Loved hearing about your trip!
Ray, I’ve listened/watched many Elvis reactions from other content creators but I must have to say that you are the one I feel is really original and really understands Elvis. I don’t know if you recall but I’ve left some comments on previous posts. My name is John and I live in Illinois. I turned 66 last December. My profile photo is actually my Keeshond dog.
Long story short, I’m the one who actually saw Elvis….3 times at The Chicago Stadium (June 17,1972 Afternoon Show, October 15, 1976 and May 1, 1977) I also was fortunate enough to see Elvis at The Las Vegas Hilton on August 24, 1974, Dinner Show and after that, I don’t recall for sure but I think it was that same evening I paid $12.50 just to stand up in the balcony of the showroom to see Elvis again. I must say seeing Elvis at the Hilton Showroom was the most intimate as the seating capacity was like only 2,200 people as opposed to 20,000…
I’m still dealing with a few things….i hade to euthanize my last Keeshond back in February 9th 2019 and then I was caregiving to my mom for the last 14 years of her life. She turned a good 100 on February 11, 2021; then we got a new Keeshond puppy that we brought into our home on February 26th 2021, my mom just held him and cried saying “we love you…you’re such a doll. Then a week later on March 5th 2021 her health begin to decline. After two hospital stays, I signed the DNR and we brought her home on hospice and she passed on March 21, 2021.
I don’t even really know why I’m going into this much detail….i guess it’s the Elvis connection I feel we both have, although I’m jealous little as I’ve never seen Graceland, but I’m so happy that you were able to make it there. Like many of us I wonder where all the time has gone, I’ve made some good decisions and some poor ones…. But I’ll never regret helping my mom.
Enough of the pity party. Ray, like I said I always look forward to your reactions and may God Bless you and your family. On a side note as you may know Elvis sang a song called “Mama Liked The Roses”…. That would a reaction to consider at some point. Thank you again for all you’ve done to keep Elvis’ memory alive. God Bless you all and please take care.
He was marvellous ❤
You made me cry talking about Graceland. I went 2 years ago and would love to go back and enjoy hearing about anyone's experience. The video was so hilarious. Love to hear that man laugh. You're laugh is contagious also. Great memories.
I have been a fan of Elvis since I was a young kid and I will never stop listening or loving Elvis ray I love it when you react to Elvis vids Elvis is a person you can never get enough of. Elvis shall live on forever through his true fans
Can't believe you were actually there! Its an incredible time when one goes through that experience huh. Glad you finally did it. Glad your family enjoyed it as well.
Class act and generosity was off the chain, Bro. 💯
Ray, love you man. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings from your trip. ❤❤
Lovely to have you back Ray and lovely to hear you had a wonderful time 💙 That gold belt is the belt I held and it was awarded to Elvis by the International hotel:
World Championship Attendance Record Gold belt awarded to Elvis Presley in 1969 by The management of the International Hotel for his record shattering attendance achievements for a 29-day series of sold out performances in front of 2,000 people per show, two shows a night.
He was so proud as that press conference was 1972. He added gems to the buckle 💙💙
I am so happy you had the experience of Graceland. It is like no other. I have seen your Elvis journey from the beginning and it has been a pleasure watching you fall in love with the man not just the entertainer. Thank you to everyone that helped make your trip possible. I appreciate each and every one of you. God bless you and your families.
I loved Graceland! Once you get inside, it becomes easier to see it as a HOME, someplace where Elvis and his family really lived. The mystique dissolves a little, and you can feel the atmosphere that says SOMEBODY LIVED HERE! And Ray, brother, if I hit the lottery tomorrow night, We all going back!
Every time you go to Graceland, you will see or notice something different because there is so much. I agree when you walk into the room with all his records and success, it is overwhelming.
looking forward to your second graceland video showing more of the stuff that you saw! and ray, you aint seen NOTHIN YET!!!! joking, you pretty much saw it all, but next time you go to memphis you have got to stop by in the city at sun studios and all those places that elvis enjoyed during his early years!
It's like meeting the pope or Jesus Christ 💯 His influence was global.
He changed the culture of music 💯
Awesome! Check out Muhammad Ali talking about Elvis
Im so very happy you went to graceland and memphis!!!!
Love your comments. Very glad you more fully understand the significance of the effect Elvis had during his life & times.
I loved hearing your experience. It made my night.
I agree "Omg Elvis Presley!" LOL. I'm so thrilled you had that experience at Graceland! Must've have been emotional! Elvis is surely smiling down on you! You have done him proud! I'm envious! I wish I could go there! 😊
Absolutely beautiful Ray!! Even though you were the one at Graceland many of us were emotional just imagining what the experience was like for you. Thank you again for sharing your trip with all of us....loved every bit of it. I have always felt that you and Elvis were kindred souls...one thing I noticed was that both of you had a similar sense of humor and that laughter came easy for both of you. You both enjoy having fun and creating some kind of adventure to experience. You both love different types of music. These are just a few similarities I notice in both of you. Thank you so much for everything you do to keep his memory and legacy alive....and for all the happiness and love you give to your Vibe Gang family. ❤❤ I wanted to tell you that the picture of you at his graveside made me cry too....Sending love always ❤🌻
Thanks Ray, it was great to see this video of Elvis funny moments ❤❤
You're representing with that 100K Bro, Vibe Reaction is 💯 🔥
Aww,your just made me tear up,big time! Just know you definitely did and are doing Our Elvis Right,Can't wait to see some pics,Much luv and respect to you RElvis❤
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You luck Dog! You got to hold his iconic jumpsuit cape! The black butterfly one at that! 👍👍 Graceland is like a mini Disney type of attraction with a spiritual experience. When you visit the grave site the surrealness takes over and you realize that he wasn't a cartoon character or comic book hero, but was a real human being. A great one at that. 👑👑👑👑
I AM SO HAPPY ❤❤❤😂😂 THANK GOD YOU WENT TO SEE ELVIS HOUSE ❤❤I know how you felt by his grave 🙏🙏
On this date, March 19th 1957, Elvis saw Graceland for the 1st time. While he had been filming Loving You, his parents found Graceland. Without seeing it, but going by his parents words, on March 17th Elvis wrote a $1000 deposit check to purchase the home.
One time in Vegas Elvis was shooting at something, I want to say it was the TV But the bullet missed Linda Thompson by a few inches while she was in the bathroom getting ready. Check her Story out about Linda and Elvis, she talks about it.
I'm so glad you and your family had a great time!! I hope to go to Graceland someday. I learned yesterday that Elvis is my 10th cousin!! I was so excited when I found out I couldn't sleep last night. 😅
{I am Mary} OK Ray, you are making me cry right now. What a wonderful reaction to Elvis. I went years ago before they even had the plane there. It was first opened in 79, just the mansion. But me and my husband, both fans loved it and like you, felt very close to him. There is an aura Everyone talks about. Even Britney Spears once said" There is just a special glow around him, which is so special, and indescribable". So glad you could go and comeback and tell us your reaction. Your family look so nice and down to earth just like you. Mr. Personality. Thanks.
LET'S GOOO! 100K ALMOST THERE! WHOOP! WHOOP! 🙌💃🙌💃🙌💃🙌💃🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
That's what I've been sayin' Ray! You & Elvis would have been like two peas in a pod!
I'm not even kidding, I mean that. You got that same energy he did. No matter what is going on behind the scenes that we- your audience- may not be privy to, you are ALWAYS coming in with positive energy.
At the same time you are honest, all joking aside, always honest and I am here for it!
Also: I have never understood why people are all over how others' spend their hare earned coin.
Elvis worked hard. He earned it. So if he wanted to enjoy it let him. He paid his taxes.
How you choose to spend your money is no business of mine.
I don't understand why people get all judgemental over a hard- working person who decides that they want to buy themselves a new car.
I get that there are a lot of people hurting right now. God knows I am not swimming in dough. But I don't begrudge anyone else their pay day, no matter what that looks like.
None. Of. My. Business.
You work for it, you earned it, you should have some fun every now and then with it.
ANYWAYS... Let me stop there 😄
I LOVE THAT YOU & YOUR FAMILY HAD A GREAT TIME RAY!
LOVE THAT YOU & YOUR FAMILY LOVED GRACELAND!
I'VE HEARD PEOPLE SAY THEY FEEL ELVIS'S SPIRIT AT GRACELAND SO I DO NOT DOUBT FOR A SECOND YOU FELT HIM TOO! THAT IS SO SWEET & AWESOME!
HAPPY TEARS FOR YOU 💖💖💖💖
YOU'RE SO SWEET RAY THANK YOU 🌹💜🙏💕
TCB ⚡ & TLC ❤ & peace ✌& blessings 🙏 to you & yours & to one & all here as well 💕
I agree 100% Sammy. What good is money if you can’t enjoy it. What he enjoyed as much if not more than spending money on himself was spending it on others. ❤
@@candiehamilton9943 Exactly Miss Candid 💜🌹💜🌹
Elvis was such a generous soul. He truly wanted to share what he had with others. His generosity made me love him 💖 He was also kind. Back in 1960 shortly after he got back from Germany Elvis attended an icecapades type of show in Memphis.
Well that same evening a bus load of kids from a school for deaf & blind children showed up late. They were scheduled to show up earlier that day just to see Graceland when Elvis wasn't home. Well since Elvis was home they were told no go basically. But Elvis was at the gate greeting fans and saw the bus and decided to ask what the trouble was.
The teacher explained to Elvis that they arrived late after a long drive from Arkansas (they got held up on the way).
Elvis invited the kids not just past the gates but into his home.
The teacher gushed years later in an interview how special an experience that was for the children and how lovely and sweet a gentleman Elvis was.
That is why I love him honestly. His kindness to others.
Hi sammy...what a great story...soooo Elvis right? Gotta love him!❤❤
@@susyq810 Hey Miss Susy Q 🌻💖 Thank you as always 🙏💕
And yes... Gotta love Elvis! 🎶Today, Tomorrow, And Forever🎶⚡💛😉
@@sammy_the_uncool2702 that’s a story I have never heard before. Thank you so much for always sharing the wonderful stories of our Elvis.
OH Ray Sweet Ray!!!! You touch my heart so much! Ugh yes Miss Sensitive LMAO!!!! So Happy you got to go to Graceland with your Family!!!! And Experience it! Elvis was HUMAN - He was hilarious humble kind!!!! Southern Boy! I will send you an article I found from 1969 He was interviewed by a UK Journalist its amazing
Have been so anxious to see what you tell us of your trip! Hope to hear lots more and photos!!
People tried to destroy his reputation in 1958-1959. Elvis Presley prove his values with all ability to sing all kind of music. Elvis Presley the King of music and his legacy. ❤❤❤🥰🥰😇😇🫶🫶🫶🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪
SOME people are STILL trying to!😢😡
He is real. Paul Simon was so impressed by the words near Elvis’ grave that he dedicated an album to Graceland.
RIP king elvis we miss you so much brother i wish you could be still here with us
I really enjoyed this as well as being happy as hell 4u
Thank you for telling us how great it made you feel at Graceland, I loved it to when I went, but I hope to get back there some day and not need to taking care of someone else, I hope to go on the VIP tour.
When are you going back, is it going to be this year, or next year?
I will go back when I can afford it, it cost a lot of money to go from Sweden to USA, but I hope to visit again, hopefully it will be even better...
Take care and have a great day Ray
ELVIS was such a funny and sweet guy!❤
Thank you for caring about this amazing entertainer!❤😊
I’m sure he spent more on others than his self.
Ray I'm thrilled that you and Stacy git to go to Graceland (also jealous as hell! 😂)The next time you go,the people that have gone,say ti take at least 2 days to see everything and take the self guided tour so you're not rushed! There will also be different new things for you to see then because they change out the displays and you didn't see but Maybe 10% for f his things! He'll probably have another Gild record or 2 because his music is still selling strong and has gained even more Gold records dunce he passed!( A couple platinum and a triple platinum) Glad y'all had a safe trip there and back!❤ I imagine Stacy became an Elvis fan if she wasn't already ! How could you not?❤❤❤❤
I love your spirit!! Graceland is amazing!!
Andy kaufman was a huge EP fan… he dud the best impersonation ever
Great video 🔥🔥🔥
Going to Graceland made you feel even more connected to Elvis.
Ray! All great!! Thanks for describing what you experienced. Keep talking!
He wore that Gold belt often because the owner of the International hotel presented it to him for the record breaking crowds he brought in when he was performing there! Same with the medal he got from the Chamber of Congress( for all 50 states) for being one of the 10 outstanding young men of America in his field! He carried that medal in his briefcase until the day he died! He had every right to be proud! There were scientists, physicists,doctors , researcher's etc.and only 10 people honored! This poor boy( when he started out) from Tupelo Mississippi! He accomplished more in his 42 years of life and gave more of himself and his money that helped people than 2or3 people in their whole lives He never tooted his own horn about all his good deeds.Thats why it's a shame that the public never knew until he passed away. That's why it makes me so angry when people try to paint him as a drug addict,pedaphileand whatever else the latest rumor is! These people are just as bad as the newspapers that wrote the vile and mostly made up stories about him, especially the racism! That accusation hurt him deeply, more than Any ugly thing they wrote about him! I can't believe people still try to paint him as a racist when not one person Then ir Now that knew him,have Ever said any such thing!
I was 10 yrs old when we lost this Legend.. I'm 57 now.. My mother, who introduced me to Elvis is now 82... every time I take her out of her facility I have Elvis on Sirius radio for her I love him too.. but it makes my Mom so happy.. she sings every song an it puts a smile on her face twice a week.. that means the world to me. I have to thank Elvis Presley for that.. keep putting a smile on Mom's face.
I'm wondering if our Man has reacted to a very specific Elvis clip/jam/footage I remember watching over three decades ago, or if those in the comments can point to something in the realm of what I can remember, if I describe it. I'm not a huge Elvis fan, so forgive me. I love some of the classics, but for some reason also really love to cheese out on things like the shrimp song from that film with the trawlers. But anyway...
The footage I remember watching looked like it was in a recording studio. Elvis was to the right, and other artists are to the left. They are all on high stools. The whole set up looks like a mini session just for the sake of everyone's there. They do more than one song, but possibly no more than three. I cannot remember what songs they did. It looked post film schlock, but pre-fat wings. I think Elvis was wearing all back, or at least some black. There was a fun informal banter style to it. It could have been a cut I saw from a much longer session. Elvis was in singing/acoustic guitar mode. Sorry, but it's been so long I cannot remember much more than that.
Any ideas or timeline clues I could look into would be very appreciated. :)
I love to hear him laugh, really enjoyed this Ray. Glad u all had a good time at Graceland. Love u all. ❤❤❤❤
Didn’t catch your live, but I wanted to say I glad you showed the lisa Marie I thought it was gone.
You need to go back @ take the Tupelo tour & see his birthplace & more. Also all the exhibits.
I am so happy for you and your family for being able to go to Graceland. I have not been but I hope to go someday. We remember you, Elvis, and we love you...still.
What a great tribute, thank you for what you say and do. I’m looking forward going to Graceland myself someday, it’s one of my greatest dreams.
Hello Sir, I am touched by the way you chocked up in the meditation garden. And the way you introduced yourself in a good manner, according to tradition. That is the way we stay in contact with our lovedones on the other side ✝️. May GOD bless you and your family and everyone who reads this. You are doing a GOOD job, greetings from the other side of the atlantic ocean 😃.
Graceland is a must see. It s been commercialized, but hey... ITS GRACELAND.
I love open spring much too and I’m glad you got to go to Graceland I don’t think I ever will be able to, but I love to hear about it. I assume other people going to it like you said it is amazing they said. He will always be amazing and beautiful to all of those and he was such a caring man. Please keep loving him and I will too
When you have loved this man all your life you think you know everything about him. Then you walk into that beautiful house where he lived you gets chills and you can feel his presence in there. But when you she the trophy room. It's still amazes me that one man did so much in just 20 yrs. That was before internet or even before MTV. The man was way before his time. Can you if think what of what he could have done if he was still here.
I’m so happy for you. I’m going next fall and I can’t wait like you said just to be in the same space that he lived. I know I’m going to walk around with my mouth open in awe.
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Glad to hear you had a great experience at Graceland! Elvis had a very big sense of humor, probably beyond what most of us would envision.
Even when he was poor and in HS, he wore flashy clothes..on a budget. The size of his budget just got bigger over the years. Can you imagine anyone else pulling off that blue suit, and actually looking so awesome?!
Thanks for sharing!
Oh! and Ray, I did see Elvis in concert at Boston Gardens on Nov. 10, 1971 indescribable!!! 💗
Ray, happy to hear of your trip to Graceland! I know how you felt, it is an incredible experience! I went in 2005, and I plan on going again in the near future! Thanks for this video, love Elvis’s sense of humor, his laughter is beautiful! I’ve loved and been a fan of Elvis since 1956! Was 9 years old, been following him ever since. God Bless ! Always and Forever Elvis 💗💗💗 if you haven’t already, please listen to “ I’ll Be There” “ Tomorrow Never Comes” and “ First In Line”, love to hear your reactions! Ty! Peace 😂
That was an emotional review and to see what it meant to you was just heartwarming. Sending loves and hugs from sunny Scotland 🏴🫂👋🏻❤️🔥
Thank you Ray.
Jane H commenting …. Ray, it’s a joy to watch your videos. What a wonderful experience you must have had at Graceland, & I do hope you will be able to do it again one day soon. Graceland was Elvis’ refuge, I think, & it also held the memory of his beloved mother. I think if Elvis could have chosen a place to pass from this world into the next, he would have chosen Graceland. I’m glad he is still there, surrounded by his parents, & his daughter, & the grandson he never grew old enough to meet. And it’s so nice that they have a plague there as well, for his identical twin brother, so that he is never forgotten either. I sometimes imagine what it would have been like had his twin survived. I’ve watched a couple of those funny Elvis moments videos, & it’s clearly evident that Elvis liked to clown around, both on stage & off stage. Some of his rehearsal videos are so funny. I’m so glad they were filmed, so that we have them to watch
I'm reading that the hotel gave him a gold and diamond belt. It would've held greater significance if they'd given him his freedom back. Elvis was truly imprisoned in the latter years of his short life. I see the maturing of your reactions with each video. I'm glad you're of an age where you have life experience sufficient to capture the mood and tone of what he meant to the world. Long live the King ❤
Gonna go to Graceland some day☝🏽
"I told the colonel to stay off the stage" 😂😂😂😂😂 now we know how much he meant those words 😢
So good to hear you had such a good time with your family at Graceland. Elvis was a homebody and you can tell that Graceland was his happy place and his haven from the world.
Interesting that you were reminded of Eddie Kauffman in the clip. Elvis apparently fell about laughing at Kauffman’s imitation of himself. You must watch that video. He’s hilarious and actually very good at imitating Elvis!!!
Your reminiscence of your moments by Elvis’s grave, brought tears to my eyes because of your feelings. The acceptance you felt, I am positive, was because you have been such a great advocate for Elvis in these modern times and Elvis himself would be the first to appreciate all your time and efforts on his behalf. I knew you’d love it there!
100K here you go!!
Thank you very much.
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i like when you slip into italian inflection
There was one rehersal where everyone was already in the studio then Elvis comes in. Thwy thought he looked different, but he walked in with a black wig on and he dumped a bag full of silver dollars on the floor and then jerked his wig off. Everyone was on the floor trying to get the silver dollars.
Tak for dig og for hvad du gør for Elvis ❤
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Thank you for your wonderful comments on Elvis. Do you have any idea of how Elvis would have greeted you for all you are doing to expose the real Elvis. GOD BLESS YOU.
He got that Goldbelt from the Las Vegas hotel (Hilton?)
Ronnie, the drummer has said on more than one occasion Elvis was like watching a stripper and they could not take his eyes off him for a moment... Also, scotty moore from his original group said that they're only group who was only probably the only group that was directed by an ass lol PST he was referring to that because the screaming was so loud they couldn't hear.😊
That leather suit.. I melt.. that man was beyond SEXY... I think some of these women in these days and times wondering if they are heterosexual.. if you get chills watching this man.. Yeah. you get it. I grew up in the 80's and I loved my Hair Bands.. but to me none come close to Elvis.. and that was my Mom's Era.. lol.. This man just was GORGEOUS, BEAUTIFUL.. I would have been a groupie for sure.. lol
I sent t.shirt Ray, there should be a gift for Stacey too , but it obviously hasn't got to you yet, read your email ❤
Not for sure but wasn't the belt some kind of recognition
After you do the tour do they allow you to just wander around the grounds at your leisure?
how is there no The game on the channel. Please react to "the game - home invasion" crazy flow
There are much better videos of him being funny!
Do you have on a TCB necklass