Elvis: Up Close & Personal with Sonny West

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  • @Sheilamarie2
    @Sheilamarie2 2 года назад +138

    We all have that love for Elvis in common... After all these years, we still love and miss him. RIP Elvis

    • @masonconnor2059
      @masonconnor2059 2 года назад +3

      Hello Sheila 👋

    • @croftonjohn4466
      @croftonjohn4466 Год назад

      dont like when he says ali is second to elvis

    • @lorimiller4301
      @lorimiller4301 Год назад +1

      ​@@croftonjohn4466 Make love not war. Millions would pick Elvis over Ali. ❤

    • @EmilioGonzalez-vn3wf
      @EmilioGonzalez-vn3wf 6 месяцев назад

      @@croftonjohn4466 yea I get it. I choose Elvis BUT, can’t hate. Elvis at 18 took on the world and the pressure of white society calling him a ni@@er, getting real respect from black icons which can only happen if you are authentic. Stood up far racial equality when it was unheard of. He “loved” all.
      Ali, same thing. He took on the world, became a Muslim, and didn’t go to war. I didn’t agree with how he handled things, being radicalized by Elija Muhammad. But as I got older, I asked myself how would have I reacted to institutional lawful racism supported by law. (Goes against constitution. And a black man worth 1/3 of a man when constitution was ratified, is not understanding that blacks were property, for the south to concede they were 1/3 of a man was an incredible accomplishment by the founding fathers) But Ali did align himself with a racist org that did not want racial equality but to overturn the system, called whites the devil, and killed Malcom X after his trip to Mecca and changed to a unity message.
      Ali of course matured and changed as we all did.
      But today? There can arguably be differences in boxing opinion on who is the “greatest”.
      Elvis is untouchable. Before Elvis there was nothing like him. After too. Elvis is Elvis. There is no one to compare him too. No one. He is an icon to himself. I’m glad the movie came out. You see so many reactions to Elvis today. Not one has put Elvis down After a few reactions. I know I know, this is long, but Elvis is only 2nd to God and Jesus. I’m 60, always loved Elvis, but now with RUclips , seeing so much content, Elvis baby.

    • @JoanWilliams-g8t
      @JoanWilliams-g8t 3 месяца назад

      ❤ RIP. Still Miss You / ELVIS. U were sooo KOOL 🎉 07 21 24 !
      08 16 ,1977😢😢😢 21:08

  • @karengilbert9016
    @karengilbert9016 2 года назад +83

    The world not been the same the day he died 💕.He’s with twin brother and mother father and grandson now bless you lovely ELVIS 💕

    • @annwilliamson2090
      @annwilliamson2090 2 года назад +2

      I love you. Elvis. King of. Rock and Roll. Ann

    • @Howiefeltersnatch32
      @Howiefeltersnatch32 2 года назад

      Oh please!

    • @AnnaKhait7
      @AnnaKhait7 2 года назад +2

      He’s with them if he knew Jesus

    • @headron66
      @headron66 2 года назад +4

      @@AnnaKhait7 You even have to ask that? The man that grew up listening to gospel, it was in his very soul. Was he perfect? No! He did more good in this world before he left it. It’s so easy to judge our fellow man and put ourselves higher than our brother. Take care and be kind. Try it, it feels good.

    • @dansadler2319
      @dansadler2319 2 года назад

      And sonny and red Joe Lamar Marty Alan charlie and the guys

  • @khonojeya01
    @khonojeya01 Год назад +24

    I'm so happy this video exists. Elvis was a beautiful human being. 💕

  • @Dougdenslowe714
    @Dougdenslowe714 Год назад +19

    The more I learn about Elvis, the more I want to know. Very interesting man, and before he went into the service, rocked liked no other.

  • @Johnmcgiff
    @Johnmcgiff 10 месяцев назад +6

    I think Sonny west' was an exceptional person and even though there are many regrets all round on different points of view' I truly think Sonny was an exceptional part of Elvis life as they both ment the same to each other.
    RIP' Sonny
    Love from the.UK.

  • @boldchick101
    @boldchick101 2 года назад +47

    Elvis was the epitome of brotherly love, a pristine example of who and how the King he worshipped advised all of us to be.
    Everyone loves Elvis for radiating and living love.
    What a class act!

    • @boldchick101
      @boldchick101 Год назад +5

      @elkstereidolon3523
      Except that Elvis does not fall under your umbrella statement, he never influenced anyone into anything negative, in fact false perceptions were created about him not the other way around.

    • @croftonjohn4466
      @croftonjohn4466 Год назад +2

      dont like when he says ali is second to elvis

    • @boldchick101
      @boldchick101 Год назад

      @@croftonjohn4466
      What do you mean?

    • @lorimiller4301
      @lorimiller4301 Год назад +4

      ​@@boldchick101 Sonny said in this video that he thought Ali had a great energy lots of charisma and magnetism etc then he said he'd never met anyone that had as much as Elvis but Ali was close. Something like that. The gist was Elvis had the biggest draw and Ali was a close second.
      I guess it depends whether you're asking a male or female ?
      All the women would vote for Elvis but I'm not certain all the men would vote for Ali. Elvis would win, he was the best.🎉

  • @50hellkat2
    @50hellkat2 2 года назад +18

    What a great speech and memory of Elvis. Elvis must have loved Sonny him very much. Sonny must have been a lot of fun.

    • @merricat3025
      @merricat3025 2 года назад

      After he got fired he wrote a book about Elvis.

    • @lorimiller4301
      @lorimiller4301 Год назад +3

      Sometimes human beings do things when they're angry that they regret later on.
      That's what makes us human.
      I think Elvis would forgive him so I think we should too.

  • @battles1861
    @battles1861 2 года назад +20

    ITS SO TRUE WHEN THEY SAY ALL THE GOOD ONES DIE YOUNG. I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING TO BEEN BORN BACK IN THE 40'S JUST TO BE ABLE TO HANG OUT WITH ELVIS AND BE AROUND HIM. HE TRUELY WAS A GIFT FROM GOD. YOU CANT HELP YOURSELF BUT TO GET LOST IN THE MOMENTS WHEN WATCHING OR LISTENING TO ELVIS

    • @elygia
      @elygia 2 года назад +3

      Maybe if we don't take sensibility for weakness, consider it granted to mockery and take advantage from the sensitive ones, when people will understand that just because they can hurt someone with no consequences, ignoring their own conscience, maybe in that day will be appreciated any ghift which God sends us.
      Remember that even Jesus has friends, Juda was one of them 😒 they also have spent good times and enjoyed each other... But when the storm strike each man acts according to his one nature...
      Elvis was a sensitive kind, this man related events from the suny days, when they laughed and plays carefree... He relies on the emotional side of the audience for he didn't want people to wonder "what if...". his voice is a bit choked, his hands moves quickly, he is not comfortable with the situation 🙂
      Btw, did you read that book they two (Sony and Red) wrote? It's about private life of Elvis?? You believe it's a true story 🙂

  • @wigston82
    @wigston82 2 года назад +20

    I would have given anything to be one of the guys around Elvis all the time. Long live the King"

  • @clegcarrell5172
    @clegcarrell5172 23 дня назад +2

    I met Sonny West during Elvis Week in 1999. He was the nicest guy! What you see in these interviews is exactly the way he was in person. Rest in peace sonny!

    • @bonitabrewer2740
      @bonitabrewer2740 5 дней назад

      Nice guy ? This man was instrumental in Elvis' death .

  • @Keeshablu
    @Keeshablu 2 года назад +31

    I think elvis would of been an amazing friend & a great person to be around. Thru good times & bad I bet he was one riot to be around & I bet these guys had alot of good times & memorable memories together with the king of rock n roll.

  • @Keeshablu
    @Keeshablu 2 года назад +59

    Elvis will always be loved & remembered as the greatest entertainer the world has ever known. He has a awesome voice & sound & had a great big heart full of love & he honestly cared & loved people. R.I.P Elvis you will always be loved & missed. R.I.P memphis mafia.

  • @Raughwe
    @Raughwe 2 года назад +50

    I met him! He was old, but his hands wrapped over mine! He towered over me, and I'm 6' He was grand and fun. I asked him some personal questions about E. He answered with absolute sincerity.

    • @laurengregg4530
      @laurengregg4530 2 года назад +2

      You Met Elvis ?? Awesome

    • @annacervantes4455
      @annacervantes4455 2 года назад +1

      Lucky u!

    • @AndrewVOdom
      @AndrewVOdom 2 года назад +8

      @@laurengregg4530 he’s talking about Sonny West 😂

    • @Varig0270
      @Varig0270 5 месяцев назад

      Idk how he towered over you. He was a hair shorter than Elvis who was 6 foot even himself

  • @deerheart87
    @deerheart87 Год назад +33

    Imagine what a great time these men must have had through all the ups and downs at least he had a brotherhood ❤

    • @croftonjohn4466
      @croftonjohn4466 Год назад +1

      dont like when he says ali is second to elvis

    • @joannabz
      @joannabz Год назад +2

      The real parasites !

  • @tipu4386
    @tipu4386 2 года назад +44

    Elvis generosity, soft heart, loving, caring and his personality was from his parents. U can see how much he loved his mom, relatives, friends, fans, his country and anyone does not matter whether they know him or not. What a pure soul. I truly believe he gone very quick as magic, miracle happens once but impact last forever

    • @sandralybrand9425
      @sandralybrand9425 Год назад +2

      I've love Elvis from the beginning of his career and still do at 75. In fact I love him more as the man we didn't get to know until after he died. We knew some of his generosity that was publicized because that's what the powers that be wanted. We didn't know the extent of it until he passed. He did his giving quietly because he Didn't want publicity.He helped so many that were strangers,that he read about or saw on the street or even heard about needing help. How many people knew that every year he gave checks to 50 charities at Christmas? Or how many charity benefits he did for black and white groups to raise money or visited children in hospitals, or inmates in jail? He got or gave jobs to people, and took care of his whole extended family. He bought houses ,cars, jewelry. People that knew him as a child,when he was dirt poor,he would give whatever he had to other children. It just hurts your heart to hear all the bashing the media and mean people say and have said about him. He had a Bible in just about every room in his home and Always carried one one the road and Read it! There's lots more but I'll stop now. Sonny and Red really loved Elvis but were so foolish when they wrote the book. It hurt Elvis deeply and they later regretted it.

  • @ShirleyMooney-f6p
    @ShirleyMooney-f6p 8 месяцев назад +3

    Elvis was a wonderfal human bean so kind and friendly ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @kimberleeturner8475
    @kimberleeturner8475 2 года назад +22

    I was at lion country safari ,12 yrs old and it came over the loud speaker Elvis Presley has passed away. The entire park of people starting crying. I had just saw him in Atlanta the year prior with my parents and grandparents.

  • @leemontoya8028
    @leemontoya8028 2 года назад +9

    This was a Great inside look at some of Elvis's Moments in life! And the UFO Story! Crazy Man! Crazy!!

  • @melissal1139
    @melissal1139 2 года назад +52

    Thank you so much for sharing your stories of Elvis! The world just isn't the same without him. You just don't see the generosity that Elvis shared with people. May he rest in peace.

    • @lillianchapman2333
      @lillianchapman2333 Год назад

      Was this supposed to be about Elvis? It sounds like it's all about you.

  • @MelMeltalks31
    @MelMeltalks31 2 года назад +16

    Wow how sad this man passed but he sure did live a good long life 💓💓💓

    • @sandralybrand9425
      @sandralybrand9425 Год назад +1

      He didn't live that long. But he did more living in one short life than any 4 people's lifetimes!

  • @bellestar5960
    @bellestar5960 Год назад +12

    I’ve seen this before but never the extended version. I’m sad too find out he passed away. R.I.P too the King and the rest of his Memphis mafia.

  • @stege9979
    @stege9979 2 года назад +15

    I hope you and Red sorted everything with Elvis in the great Beyond. "I am what I am today because of Elvis". Words like that matters Mr West. I sure hope the Almighty agrees.

  • @leonorajustice2733
    @leonorajustice2733 Год назад +4

    Thank you so much sonny for your sharing stories of Elvis Presley, I really enjoyed it!! You are really a good friend of Elvis Presley , so really Elvis Presley generous person?love Elvis Presley and listen his music 1957 until now 2023.❤️🤴🎤🎵🎶good luck … God bless you and family.🙏❤️

    • @EmilioGonzalez-vn3wf
      @EmilioGonzalez-vn3wf 6 месяцев назад

      I may be wrong, but in my opinion he was a pos at the end, all 3. The book he helped write along with Red and Hebler with Dunleavy killed Elvis. Elvis had the manuscript beforehand, imagine him reading that. The 3 pos said they wrote it as an intervention??? BS, it was for revenge and to make money. There was no reason to reveal personal “secrets”. I can imagine that Elvis abusing prescription drugs changed him in many negative ways as it would anyone. His father fired them. Maybe because they were enablers. No matter what, they could have made money on an Elvis book with the perception of love and gratitude. Elvis was human, had an ego for sure, but imagine being paid, to hang with Elvis…. If they were so concerned, hell, they could have worked for practically free just to be with Elvis and try to help. Vernon fired those 3 for a reason that was not about money, and more about being a major bad enabler. His father was trying to help his son. These 3 pos ……betrayed the trust

  • @Arandomperson_online
    @Arandomperson_online 4 месяца назад +3

    Love ❤️ and Elvis

  • @davidemoore1620
    @davidemoore1620 2 года назад +26

    Sonny, I cannot begin to explain my gratitude for your stories. He died when I was ten. It was as if a family member died, and it's been different since then. Thank you for your time in putting this together. From a loyal fan of Elvis and all of you, I appreciate from the deepest part of my heart your speech above. It made me feel so much better about life. Thank you, David E. Moore Katy, Texas

    • @tolistolis8277
      @tolistolis8277 Год назад

      Tell me your every day life with elvis,to call this guys no elvis friends but leeches and and ,means you know this guys very well and speak,ok ,tell here what person elvis was in his privite time,tell here if elvis take drugs or not(call lies the drug thing guys write in the book)

    • @easyabc1404
      @easyabc1404 Год назад

      Don't address your message to Sonny West you mo-ron, he's dead for 6 years...

  • @ajmz714x4
    @ajmz714x4 Год назад +10

    Man, that is the most genuine thing I’ve ever seen on the internet. I am crying my eyes out. Why do the rockstars have to do it?

  • @Justme85857
    @Justme85857 Год назад +7

    Excellent story Teller, RIP

  • @jackieselvey6639
    @jackieselvey6639 2 года назад +11

    The King of Rock AND Rool. As always was. Tks

  • @charlottebarnes6761
    @charlottebarnes6761 2 года назад +17

    Sonny had one wife for so long and that's great being an actor and so handsome.

  • @royhurst4911
    @royhurst4911 5 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you red to share the story of Elvis yes we all love Elvis thank you for the story of your friend sonny Roy ❤

  • @bommstarmarie
    @bommstarmarie 2 года назад +36

    This interview made me laugh, cried, 😊 I thought he described Elvis as great, high risk, dangerous, loving, caring ,sweet and he was a generous man. God bless that loveable man, I am poor and raised my sons and their doing well for themselves. I had both boys prasied me for being a great mother and my struggles. Some people were so lucky to know this special man. God has bless him so many times!! As God promised to us!!! This was so touching to know your friend love you dearly ❤ 💗 💛 that you touch his heart as well to be able to speak so found of you!! Xxxooo

    • @kellymcquay2626
      @kellymcquay2626 2 года назад

      Sonny West betrayed Elvis, he wasn't Elvis's friend, he was a user and only wanted Elvis's money

    • @dixieeastwood1241
      @dixieeastwood1241 2 года назад +4

      ¹we are blessed to have your wonderful memories

  • @ginapilotti9453
    @ginapilotti9453 Год назад +7

    Enjoyed watching this thank you for posting m! Loved the stories about Elvis!

  • @classiccarsofsarasota
    @classiccarsofsarasota 2 года назад +26

    RIP sonny thank you for all the memories

    • @danielrsson2171
      @danielrsson2171 Год назад +1

      When did he die?😔

    • @JohnDeCarteretElvis
      @JohnDeCarteretElvis Год назад +1

      Where was he when Elvis needed him, writing a book that would devastate him and haunt him during his last months right up to his death. Some friend!

  • @Melanie_Hobbins
    @Melanie_Hobbins 2 года назад +35

    sonny west is such a great story teller, could listen all day to him

    • @mariajbrum
      @mariajbrum 2 года назад +7

      I so agree,this is the second time I am listening to this,hopefully there is more.

  • @bigironwiththebigirononhis7758
    @bigironwiththebigirononhis7758 Год назад +6

    I thoroughly enjoyed this Sonny West!!!! Gave me insight to what it was like to be around Elvis.

  • @martin77722
    @martin77722 2 года назад +8

    we were lucky to have met sonny a couple of times i had a lot of time for him now in heaven with his close friend elvis presley iam from suffolk uk

  • @searcher7478
    @searcher7478 2 года назад +9

    Love Ya Sonny. Thank You Mate!

  • @lfh1973
    @lfh1973 2 года назад +17

    What an amazing piece of video this is. Thank you for posting this. We are nearing the end of everyone in his circle being here. Soon it’s all just history. We have Priscilla and Lisa. I don’t wanna think about the time when the whole group is no longer with us. Depressing

    • @JMelissaMc
      @JMelissaMc Год назад +2

      As far as I know, we only have Jerry Schilling, Priscilla and Billy Smith left.

    • @Dilligaf1
      @Dilligaf1 11 месяцев назад

      @@JMelissaMc Larry Gellar...

  • @TheDixie04
    @TheDixie04 2 года назад +13

    Thanks for your memories of your time with Elvis!

  • @janeternst6674
    @janeternst6674 2 года назад +16

    I enjoyed these stories so much.

  • @bille9995
    @bille9995 8 месяцев назад +9

    I was fortunate to have seen Elvis live three times in concert. His charisma and performance was truly out of this world. And I truly enjoyed this talk by Sonny West. It was extremely fun, and educational to learn various things from Mr. West. God speed to to Mr. West.

    • @EmilioGonzalez-vn3wf
      @EmilioGonzalez-vn3wf 6 месяцев назад

      I may be wrong, but in my opinion he was a pos at the end, all 3. The book he helped write along with Red and Hebler with Dunleavy killed Elvis. Elvis had the manuscript beforehand, imagine him reading that. The 3 pos said they wrote it as an intervention??? BS, it was for revenge and to make money. There was no reason to reveal personal “secrets”. I can imagine that Elvis abusing prescription drugs changed him in many negative ways as it would anyone. His father fired them. Maybe because they were enablers. No matter what, they could have made money on an Elvis book with the perception of love and gratitude. Elvis was human, had an ego for sure, but imagine being paid, to hang with Elvis…. If they were so concerned, hell, they could have worked for practically free just to be with Elvis and try to help. Vernon fired those 3 for a reason that was not about money, and more about being a major bad enabler. His father was trying to help his son. These 3 pos ……

  • @joemacaluso4627
    @joemacaluso4627 2 года назад +17

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️RIP ELVIS.

  • @ayronsmama05
    @ayronsmama05 2 года назад +26

    I just took the time to look it up and starting with
    Joe Esposito Nov. 2016
    Marty Lacker Feb. 2017
    Sonny West May 24, 2017
    Red West July 18, 2017
    They all passed away in an 8 month span of one another. WOW!

    • @moniquemorris2705
      @moniquemorris2705 2 года назад +3

      Really...wow

    • @OctPSfever
      @OctPSfever 2 года назад +8

      If they are around same age as Elvis 1935, they lived till 80's. Elvis young gf are about 1950's, at least they have 10 more yrs to talk about Elvis. Priscilia is 1945, 77 yrs. All getting up there. Soon it will be all history.

    • @joemacaluso4627
      @joemacaluso4627 2 года назад +9

      WOW,THATS INCREDIBLE! TIME IS GOING BY MUCH TO FAST.I CANT BELIEVE IT MYSELF! IM 76,AND I HAVE NO IDEA WHERE THE PAST 50 YEARS HAVE GONE! I’M GLAD I WAS HERE TO SEE ELVIS LIVE AT THE INTERNATIONAL HOTEL IN LAS VEGAS IN HIS PRIME.HE DID A GREAT SHOW! RIP ELVIS!

    • @laurengregg4530
      @laurengregg4530 2 года назад +2

      It's So Very Sad, But He With Elvis Forever

    • @sashek8451
      @sashek8451 Год назад +2

      Elvis was into numerology and was a number 8, he was obsessed with the number 8. Interesting

  • @rosssoutherland8118
    @rosssoutherland8118 2 года назад +24

    A true gentleman and friend! I miss him.

  • @tomholdren1015
    @tomholdren1015 2 года назад +25

    I seen the Elvis movie with Tom Hanks I loved it but after hearing Sonny I loved the movie so much more. I never met him I never knew him but as of late I miss the hell out of him

  • @michellarrivee1850
    @michellarrivee1850 Год назад +27

    Really loved these stories right till the very end, thank you Mr. West!

    • @croftonjohn4466
      @croftonjohn4466 Год назад +1

      dont like when he says ali is second to elvis

  • @janinifarris4414
    @janinifarris4414 2 года назад +25

    Elvis up close and personal with Sonny West is one of the best documentaries you will see

  • @tishthedish7684
    @tishthedish7684 2 года назад +10

    Thank you for showing this. And thank you Sonny for sharing. What a fantastic time and memorable life, for YOU and ELVIS. HE had you guys too. Probably a rare thing to have true friends that cared about him. Seemed like he had a good soul. Gone but not forgotten. Saying goodbye is not easy but no matter how or where you do it - He's Listening!
    Long live thr KING.

  • @mariaevans5793
    @mariaevans5793 2 года назад +8

    Great insight in to your life with Elvis!!!!!!!😁🇬🇧

  • @deborahcartwright8672
    @deborahcartwright8672 2 года назад +20

    Thank you Sonny West and all who made this endearing video possible, it is so nice to hear from those who were closest to Elvis give their account of events and experiences shared with him. Thank you, from film crew to cleaning for this rare moment

  • @andrewmiller4885
    @andrewmiller4885 Год назад +85

    To this day I cannot tell if these guys really loved Elvis. That Book Sonny and Red wrote hurt Elvis deeply, these people were supposed to be his friends. Sonny looks very sincere here ....but who knows really. Anyway, thank you for this video.

    • @littlemama1977
      @littlemama1977 Год назад +17

      if they really loved him they would have not done that too him larry never ever hurt elvis the way sonny and red have i think elvis never got over that in the end

    • @deerheart87
      @deerheart87 Год назад +18

      Relationships are complicated maybe they felt hurt maybe they wanted to out just drug addiction maybe they felt abandoned relationships are difficult and tricky and complicated

    • @littlemama1977
      @littlemama1977 Год назад +23

      @@deerheart87 but if the roles were reversed elvis would never talk badly about his friends or out them to hurt them

    • @QueenCreole77
      @QueenCreole77 Год назад +13

      I believe the book was so wrong. Sonny said it started in anger. It bothers me that their lives benefitted by being with Elvis. They got to make connections in the movie world where Elvis introduced them.
      Sonny tells these stories,, I’m sure he got paid. But I do love the stories and Sonny is a great story teller. Unlike Red who doesn’t speak lovingly about Elvis. Sonny seems sincere and regretful.

    • @QueenCreole77
      @QueenCreole77 Год назад +17

      @@deerheart87maybe but humiliating Elvis and having him wonder if his fans would leave him is a lot more than hurt, especially if they are your friends..

  • @gaylehampson9724
    @gaylehampson9724 2 года назад +12

    Amazing stories and so insightful
    Why weren’t some of these things in the movie… Such a shame it was so focused on his career and The Colonel and not on his good character and generosity

  • @rdeye-rb1pe
    @rdeye-rb1pe 2 года назад +22

    I don't get it no one can see his emotion? Also these stories are worth the money and??? Elvis would want sonny to keep living . Don't crash don't dwell just keep goin I think Elvis wouldn't care either way if somebody would or wouldn't pay to hear them. R.i. Elvis really got to hear in depth who he really was

  • @patsyjohnson601
    @patsyjohnson601 Год назад +22

    Elvis did what he wanted no one could stop him … he sung that song I did it my way and that’s exactly what he did ..

    • @reginamay2767
      @reginamay2767 Год назад +2

      He sure did and he let his health go by the wayside to.

  • @gglendinningok
    @gglendinningok 2 года назад +19

    Best insight i've ever heard regarding Elvis, fascinating to listen to

  • @Justme85857
    @Justme85857 Год назад +4

    Everyone loved Elvis except 1 person Himself!!!

  • @brendabrooks9699
    @brendabrooks9699 2 года назад +25

    Man I still love Elvis!!!! I was 11 when he died

    • @masonconnor2059
      @masonconnor2059 2 года назад

      Hello Brenda 👋

    • @deerheart87
      @deerheart87 Год назад +1

      I was seven or six and I cried so much ! I wanted to marry him ❤!!!

  • @jcam783
    @jcam783 2 года назад +13

    This was really enjoyable to watch and listen too . Interesting perspective.

  • @coshproductions
    @coshproductions 2 года назад +17

    Rest In Peace, Sonny and Red. They were great friends of Elvis. They’re all together with Elvis again.

    • @elygia
      @elygia 2 года назад +1

      I don't think so!! It's the remorse that stand between them.
      Elvis has no quilt problem with his conscience, just pain and sorrow, and since he pay for any mistakes in this life, in Heaven he'll be/ is rewarded with joy and happiness 💕
      This Sonny felow... He already took his part. He will never ever see Elvis again, because in Heaven is no tears no sigh, and Elvis has no memory from that part of his life on earth ✌️

    • @brittneyking4284
      @brittneyking4284 2 года назад

      @@elygia are Sony and red not good friends of his? I’m a new Elvis fan so I’m learning. I heard that jerry was a great friend.

    • @lorimiller4301
      @lorimiller4301 Год назад

      ​@@elygia That's not true. There have been a million people who have had near death experiences since the technology got good enough to bring them back.
      There are many programs like the JeffMara Podcast and Next Level Soul that have guests who share their memories of Heaven.
      The Bible was written by men who wanted to give a certain expression. There were many other stories but they weren't kept. They had a council of men who decided what went in the Bible and what stayed out.
      They didn't tell everyone that reincarnation is true yet the other side of the planet has known about it for 5000 years.
      There's a video called Everything You Know is a Lie by Lloyd Pye.
      We have been lied to about so much of our history.
      The only problem is what Mark Twain said... it's hard to convince someone that they've been fooled by someone else but it's true.
      Every religion has a tiny piece of the truth, only when we all come together will the whole truth be known.

    • @tanyawilson3960
      @tanyawilson3960 Год назад

      I was born in 70 I love Elvis movies n dancing so handsome

  • @havajafrljuckic8833
    @havajafrljuckic8833 2 года назад +7

    Thank you Sunny for lovingly sharing your memories with Elvis. It is obvious you and Red loved him and he you. RIP now in heaven with Elvis and the rest of the gang❤️🕊❤️🕊

  • @starkiller4772
    @starkiller4772 2 года назад +24

    Thank you so much for showing this and thank you for sharing Sonny. We can feel your love for him and we all share in your grief. The world has never been the same since Elvis died but his memories will always live on.

  • @byron20
    @byron20 Год назад +2

    Sonny is a nice man..i love that southern accent and hospitality..we miss you Sonny

  • @tipu4386
    @tipu4386 2 года назад +16

    Every generation people need to know hos story and they need to know what elvis did and who really he was

  • @jessewoodsonjames6669
    @jessewoodsonjames6669 2 года назад +16

    Great insight on Elvis and the life he led. So nice to hear what really happened instead of what was made up,Thank You! God Bless you.

  • @ShirleyMooney-f6p
    @ShirleyMooney-f6p 8 месяцев назад +10

    Sonny west was a really nice man and elvis was lucky to have him and red west working for him ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @annamariafacchiano1688
      @annamariafacchiano1688 4 месяца назад

      Elvis was lucky to have Sonny and Red West or was it just the opposite?

  • @mws755
    @mws755 2 года назад +6

    Some people are game changers and difference makers. And some people spend their life talking about them

    • @akulinamackenzie4492
      @akulinamackenzie4492 Год назад

      👏👏👏. you hit the nail........there’s only the 1’s and the 0’s......

  • @HopefulFullMoon-pk5yg
    @HopefulFullMoon-pk5yg Месяц назад

    So greatful for the stories Sonny and red tells ❤❤❤

  • @PntrGrl
    @PntrGrl 2 года назад +10

    Sonny died in 2017, sad. There is a love for Elvis obviously, but you can also see that they all had Peter Pan complex and just wanted to be boys. You know they say that when child actors become famous is basically the age they stay. They don't mature. I don't know how anyone could deal with all the adulation that Elvis had, even now, just looking at him, you just see beauty and his essence. Elvis died so young!

  • @laurengregg4530
    @laurengregg4530 2 года назад +9

    So Fun To Hear The Stories You Had With Your Best Friend Elvis.

  • @etazander37
    @etazander37 2 года назад +13

    I watched this on my way to Graceland Performing Arts Camp at Graceland, and we watched the whole thing. Amazing video. Thanks for the video Kyle. Keep working hard!

  • @claudinebullbear4855
    @claudinebullbear4855 Год назад +4

    thanks to share this video it’s so precious to have this stories to make the history stay what it is !
    I really hope they do an other movie more based on true story
    no offense to all but I heard the Memphis jeweler said in few videos he confirmed Elvis ordered the wedding ring for Ginger the story is also amazing !!!!❤
    Sonny wasn’t around at this time as the lady said but apparently yes
    Elvis was going to married Ginger
    Watch for Ginger video on youtube and old ones
    he is on few of them
    But I agreed with what Sunny said here it makes sense
    Sonny is the one of my favorite closer friends of Elvis
    Thanks to all who make this video possible

  • @diannaplumb6285
    @diannaplumb6285 Месяц назад

    Elvis was and still is the best singer that ever walked.. there will NEVER be abe another Elvis

  • @randygibson5331
    @randygibson5331 2 года назад +19

    im a huge elvis fan but didnt know alot about sonny. i have watched this video 4 times and its amazing. rip sonny and elvis.

    • @kellymcquay2626
      @kellymcquay2626 2 года назад +4

      Sonny is not amazing, he betrayed Elvis and broke his heart, he never was Elvis's friend

    • @msr1116
      @msr1116 2 года назад

      @@kellymcquay2626 ......it was Rupert Murdoch and Steve Dunleavy who exploited the opportunity to have Sonny and the other dismissed employees write that book. I don't think the ex entourage members went out looking to pen their expose' to help Elvis in anyway, those two tabloid vultures from down under came looking for THEM to make money while tearing a huge celebrity to shreds.

    • @Twsuf1
      @Twsuf1 2 года назад +1

      For someone that was close to Elvis as he was those are some weak ass stories

    • @lisap3344
      @lisap3344 2 года назад +2

      @@kellymcquay2626 he turned angry cause Vernon fired him, anger makes
      People resentful , I do believe he loved and cared for him but his anger
      Made him look like he was jealous .

    • @lisap3344
      @lisap3344 2 года назад +2

      Perhaps he couldn’t handle being
      Let
      Go like it happened. We
      Can’t judge anyones feelings but his actions were definitely not
      Cool.

  • @rwieber79
    @rwieber79 2 года назад +23

    This was pretty cool. I've seen the actual storytelling part with Sonny before but never the rest of the stuff that's on here afterwards. Thanks for posting it!

  • @tipu4386
    @tipu4386 2 года назад +7

    What a thoughtful man ?? Thank n sorry does not mean anything if u don't mean it. He gave each n every of his employee, friends and family who looked after him made sure they are secure financially. And each n everyone who he trust loved him will all n really car3d about it

    • @stj971
      @stj971 2 года назад +2

      Except he had them fired after 20 yrs w no notice and had his father do it

    • @ayronsmama05
      @ayronsmama05 2 года назад +3

      Actually no Sonny here died penniless and the only way the house kept from being foreclosed on was a GoFundMe set up by his son.

    • @nancysparks4793
      @nancysparks4793 Год назад +1

      Love this interview with Sonny, he was a great friend to Elvis we met Sonny and Have a picture with him.❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @swaglord3076
    @swaglord3076 Год назад +1

    How can anyone doubt their love for Elvis!?!! These wonderful men gave up everything to be at his(Elvis) beck and call! They gave up time with their families, work and identities. There is no doubt in my mind, they truly loved him!

  • @richardespinoza9978
    @richardespinoza9978 Год назад +8

    Sonny , Elvis , the whole crew that worked for Elvis were great people they all are apart of history with Elvis. Enjoyed listening to all the stories. Imagine the rest of the people that were part of Elvis they are all missed . Rest In Peace Elvis team.

  • @snowangel5707
    @snowangel5707 2 года назад +12

    Thank you so very much for this video it's wonderful Thank You Mr.Sonny for sharing this it's so good.

  • @skyeduke8199
    @skyeduke8199 8 месяцев назад

    You're awesome, Sonny! You did the loyal and right thing, brother... even though it cost you. Some times people don't see in themselves what you see them.... and you got to give it to them... the straight and unwanted truth... It's hard to hear some times. And, some times they listen. And, some times they should've. I wish Elvis would have listened to you.... Cause you were right. You were right!

  • @lesleyforbes6473
    @lesleyforbes6473 Год назад +18

    my dad was a Memphis cop and has told me some stories about Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis.

    • @rong805
      @rong805 Год назад +4

      Can't give us even one little story?!

  • @azramandzuka7756
    @azramandzuka7756 2 года назад +10

    I watched this on 7/5/22; Sonny revealed in this video his date of birth July the fifth 1958 when Elvis recorded the song "That's All Right Mama."
    What a coincidence.
    Thank you, Sonny for being you and posting this video. Elvis would have been proud to call you his friend - you were like a brother to him. Hope the two of them are reunited in Heaven. RIP, Sonny

    • @retrobilly1719
      @retrobilly1719 2 года назад

      Met hi
      In 58, Sonny was probably about 20 Yrs old,That’s All right was recorded in 54

    • @asioczek7
      @asioczek7 2 года назад +1

      He was a leach and money digger

    • @azramandzuka7756
      @azramandzuka7756 2 года назад +1

      @@asioczek7 Hi RachelFox, What makes you say that he was a leach and money digger?

    • @janm62
      @janm62 2 года назад +1

      @@asioczek7 Walk a mile in my shoes?

  • @annas7139
    @annas7139 2 года назад +2

    Thank you!❤

  • @linapagliari8003
    @linapagliari8003 Год назад

    Ty for sharing this great video of sonny so many great stories may he rip 😔🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

  • @Arandomperson_online
    @Arandomperson_online 4 месяца назад

    These guys sharing these stories just makes me fall in love 🥰 with him all over again

  • @gracieg7601
    @gracieg7601 Год назад +11

    I love all the stuff the guys tell. And I liked the ones the TCB band tell too. They loved Elvis and enjoyed working with him. And Elvis didn’t say they work for him. He said I’m lucky to have these people to work with. I love that Elvis hand picked each person himself in the TCB band. He really did pick the best for them all.

    • @tolistolis8277
      @tolistolis8277 Год назад

      This guys does not speak bad or shit about elvis, he speak about the (person) elvis became because the heavy drugs he take every day, when you are in a chemical fog you dont act or think straight, in 94 documentary(all the king's men) sonny was say: this guy is not elvis,this is the drugs he take ,
      Same red west:we speak one night in 75 and i say: man this shits you take ,change all your personality
      But elvis ego not let him see the truth

  • @marshahaas4837
    @marshahaas4837 Год назад +9

    I love hearing these stories! I remember when he married Priscilla.They married on my 7th birthday. My brother was a big fan and wore his hair like his. My brother Lance was in high school and 17 back then. My brother taught me to dance and our favorite Elvis song was jail house rock.

  • @BrendaBooher-hw4mf
    @BrendaBooher-hw4mf 3 месяца назад

    Everything Elvis did he put his all into. He played hard, sang and acted with all his soul but most of all he loved with every inch of his being. I am so glad that he knew God. Elvis knew that he was blessed and I think he was a gift from God.

  • @joannekarow4463
    @joannekarow4463 Год назад +2

    When I saw him in concert I always said...It's like he was singing right to you! I guess I was right...

  • @anastasiosdimtsis1
    @anastasiosdimtsis1 2 года назад +22

    He loved Elvis but he, Red, and Dave should have taken a deep breath and and thought carefully before writing the book

    • @stj971
      @stj971 2 года назад

      You can't handle the truth

    • @kellymcquay2626
      @kellymcquay2626 2 года назад

      All they ever thought about was money, they lived off Elvis and when they were let go they wrote and released a book that hurt and betrayed Elvis, they never loved him just his money

    • @anastasiosdimtsis1
      @anastasiosdimtsis1 2 года назад

      @@kellymcquay2626 And of all people, it was the biggest, most sensationalist Hack ever, eager for a big scoop, Steve Dunleavy!!

    • @violinmke
      @violinmke 2 года назад +8

      Maybe they wanted to shock the Emperor into cleaning up his act.

    • @funkyelvis2106
      @funkyelvis2106 2 года назад +1

      @@violinmke We'll never know. I heard he wanted to make changes. It wasn't to be

  • @Arandomperson_online
    @Arandomperson_online 4 месяца назад

    I see why they shared these stories such a beautiful soul Elvis was genuine

  • @franbeere8468
    @franbeere8468 2 года назад +4

    Thanks for letting me know about the video of EP they were great

  • @johnfarr2738
    @johnfarr2738 2 года назад +4

    Happy Birthday Sonny!

  • @gussplat
    @gussplat 2 года назад +17

    thanks for this, Sonny had GREAT stories...& you can tell he really loved Elvis.

  • @SusanCrews-c7t
    @SusanCrews-c7t 2 месяца назад

    Some good memories for you sunny thanks for sharing.

  • @sandracrit2606
    @sandracrit2606 Год назад +5

    Thank you Sonny ❤You & Red we’re very close to Elvis 💕 Your right Sonny Nobody can take him away from Anyone 😘🇨🇦

  • @tipu4386
    @tipu4386 2 года назад +3

    Very straight forward person that's also during that time wow. Definitely elvis Manager knew what he was worth forget about money wise coz u can't. But he was tremendously loved by people. And it will be disrespectful for his talent if he can't be paid that high. Also everyone was.making money no one was loosing.

  • @bootsiekeegan4401
    @bootsiekeegan4401 2 года назад +7

    I wonder with all the books written the TRUTH is some WHERE in THE Middle

  • @andrewhazenberg3398
    @andrewhazenberg3398 Год назад +10

    Sonny was a such a class act . Elvis was lucky to have such a loyal friend like him . RIP Sonny . ❤😞

  • @edbigtruck
    @edbigtruck 5 месяцев назад

    To the Original members of Memphis Mafia, Sonny, Red,Lamar & Marty that truly loved and cared for Elvis. R I P