Love that this is documented! I wish he did do a star is born, would have loved to seen him in that roll. I think he had the talent to be a wonderful drama actor.
Parker feared he might lose Elvis to proper management offers had the film happened. Kristofferson got an academy nomination for the role. I think this could have dramatically altered Elvis career path and given him alternatives instead of endless tours. Probably would have saved his life too.
no Oscar nods for Streisand and Kris although both won Golden Globe Awards for their acting in Star is Born. Streisand also won for composing Evergreen and won the Oscar for that
That’s not true. If you watch any of the versions or read the plot line, do you really think that Elvis would play the part of a man on his way down? He would never have done it
@@theelvisguru9490 He wanted to do ASIB after reading the script. Parker said no because Streisand got top billing was Parkers excuse. I’ll alway believe this would’ve been a pivotal event in EP’s life & career. I cry every time during the scenes in EP bio pic movies (Austin Butler & Dale Midkiff come to mind) when ASIB is mentioned. 😢 Kristofferson/Streisand were fantastic, it’s my 2nd fave movie of all time, and ‘Evergreen’ was in my wedding! Out of all 4 versions, 1975 is still the best! I had the VHS, soundtrack 8 track & cassette, book, t-shirt, and have the DVD! 😁
Thanks Miss Angie I love seeing all these Interesting items of Elvis's life 😃Happy Healthy Newyear to you and all the wonderful staff at Graceland Cant wait to get back there
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@@MARtinha_ no, it is the fourth. The first Star is Born was with Janet Gaynor and Frederic March in 1937, the second with Judy Garland and James Mason in 1954, the third with Barbara Streisand and the fourth with Bradley Cooper/Lady GaGa.
@@katgirlblue no actually the first star is born was in 1899, a silent film.....just kidding, I kept reading the comments and first Angie says that Barbara's was the original, and was corrected by the Judy Garland version, and then your rebuttal to get another version, so I thought I would lighten the mood with a little jokey joke....
I love the videos you do young lady. I've been following Elvis since I was very young. I thought I knew a lot about Elvis's life but when I watch yr videos I see there is so much more to learn. Thanks pretty lady.
one of the great "what if's" of Elvis' career. he would have been great in a star is born...and maybe it launches him into the type of acting career he so badly wanted. plus....it would have allowed him to take a break from his incredible tours...criss-crossing the country...he could've used the break. interesting that...according to that contract...Elvis WAS going to get top billing. that has always been one of the reasons the col nixed it. but according to that contract...it shouldn't have been an issue.
I think the keyword on the folder is "Proposed". It could have been that BS bucked the idea of EP getting top billing since she had already won an Academy Award and several Golden Globes. Plus several of her films had either been nominated or won awards. Not to mention she had the number 1 to pop song of 1974 from her film "The Way We Were". As a fan, I agree that top billing should have been EP but from the studio point of view, it probably made more sense to put BS on top. It may or may not have been her but I am sure her "People" would have fought for the top.
No way Elvis was up for this movie! His physical and mental health in 1975-76 was quickly deteriorating, and he would have had a mountain to climb, to be able to pull this off.
@@Machomannorway totally disagree. he would have been amazing in that role. secondly...if he was as bad as you claim,they never would have considered him for the role. but they did. because actually...'75...Elvis was in a great mood. and vocally he was great. just listen to any of his live shows from '75. he was great.
@@Machomannorway he was. Barbara and him talked about it at length in a secret meeting with Jerry Schilling present. Elvis was elated until the Parker made the negotiations too far apart.
Wow!!...Habria sido genial si Elvis hubiera actuado en esa pelicula .."NACE UNA ESTRELLA ".. Pero lamentablemente el Coronel no se lo permitio... ...😔😔😔
Hello from England Seeing the contract with Twentieth Century Fox. Its just amazing how many typed pages there are. I wonder what lovely lady type that up and how long did it take? Many large companies had what was called "a typing pool". There may be 20 girls or more in a large room typing away. And even in the early 80's there was still "typing pools". I wonder if the girl who typed this contract is still around?
Colonel Parker screwed Elvis so badly. He could have been even more greater of an actor if given the opportunity. But Parker was a selfish bastard who made him a laughing stock in Hollywood. A Star Is Born could have saved him.
They offered like milloin dollars for Elvis and Parker as Bastard he is answered: ok, that's my fee how about Elvis' sallary? Parker blew it and that could have been the saving Grace for Elvis.
For years the standard line was that Streisand wouldn’t give up top billing and so Colonel said no-. We all knew that was rubbish but it’s nice that it’s confirmed here
It's not clear if Elvis wanted out and got the Colonel to get him out of A Star Is Born - that's what a lot of people close to Elvis said but others say it was the Colonel who is to blame. A Star Is Born could have saved Elvis from the tour rut he was on after the massive height of Aloha ( 1973) he had no new challenges just more of the same.
Actually, Barbra Streisand's 1974 movie, 'A Star Is Born", isn't the original one. The very first 'A Star Is Born', goes back to 1954, starring Judy Garland, James Mason, and Jack Carson.
is there anything in the archives that would indicate what his next album would've been had he not died so suddenly? it had been awhile since his last gospel album...i wonder if that is what he had in mind....or maybe a blues concept album similar to what Elvis Country was.
According to larry gheller (sp?) He said EP wanted to go back to his Gospel roots & was thinking hard about singing Gospel music exclusively. He said EP had spent the year soul searching and on a spiritual quest to find the Lords purpose with him. 🥰
Elvis didn't want to do that movie anyway. Why would Elvis want to play a "washed up" rockstar being billed under Streisand? Colonel himself said Elvis didn't want to do it. I wouldn't have done it either and I never really found her to be very attractive.
Something about the Colonel not being happy because Streisand was going to be the rising star and Elvis was playing a fading star, and Tom Parker was to blind to see the wisdom in letting Elvis do it.
I've only seen a few films of Elvis' and based off that, I don't think he would've had the 'reach' to pull off this role, IMHO. I think, too, if he'd wanted to Elvis would've taken this roll, but maybe too much was going on in his life.
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Thank you Angie! We love seeing stuff like this!
I'm so very glad you do these archive surprise videos !!! Awesome we get to view tiny parts of Elvis world. Nice job Angie.
I had just learned of this...would've been an instant classic with Elvis in the lead role.
Thanks Angie TCB
Love that this is documented! I wish he did do a star is born, would have loved to seen him in that roll. I think he had the talent to be a wonderful drama actor.
I was just there love to see you again next year
Parker feared he might lose Elvis to proper management offers had the film happened. Kristofferson got an academy nomination for the role. I think this could have dramatically altered Elvis career path and given him alternatives instead of endless tours. Probably would have saved his life too.
Kris Kristofferson did not get an Academy Award and neither did Streisand. That year's winners were Peter Finch and Faye Dunaway.
Spot on
no Oscar nods for Streisand and Kris although both won Golden Globe Awards for their acting in Star is Born. Streisand also won for composing Evergreen and won the Oscar for that
That’s not true. If you watch any of the versions or read the plot line, do you really think that Elvis would play the part of a man on his way down? He would never have done it
@@theelvisguru9490 He wanted to do ASIB after reading the script. Parker said no because Streisand got top billing was Parkers excuse.
I’ll alway believe this would’ve been a pivotal event in EP’s life & career. I cry every time during the scenes in EP bio pic movies (Austin Butler & Dale Midkiff come to mind) when ASIB is mentioned. 😢
Kristofferson/Streisand were fantastic, it’s my 2nd fave movie of all time, and ‘Evergreen’ was in my wedding!
Out of all 4 versions, 1975 is still the best! I had the VHS, soundtrack 8 track & cassette, book, t-shirt, and have the DVD! 😁
Fabulous videos keep them coming ❤👌🌲
Cool info once again Angie; thank you for sharing. I can’t wait to participate in the virtual tour with you; see you soon!
Love to see if we can get Elvis Shoe Collection.
Thank you Angie. 🎬 That movie would have changed Elvis's career. 😔🎬💕💖💞👑
Cool! I have heard about that he was asked by Barbra for this movie, but this is evidence that it got further than just a conversation.
Happy New year Angie Thanks for all the great vids in 2020 💝💝 Hopefully you'll be able to do more in 21 either way All the best to you 😍😍
Thanks Miss Angie I love seeing all these
Interesting items of Elvis's life
😃Happy Healthy Newyear to you and all the wonderful staff at Graceland
Cant wait to get back there
Angie I’m a huge fan of elvis Presley’s I love 💕 his music and flims too elvis will always be the king 👑 of rock and roll 🎸 and ; I love those interesting documentaries about elvis too 8:44pm
Hey!!!👋 , Angie I just want to wish you a very Happy New Year!!! 🎉
Actually, the Streisand version of A Star Is Born was also a remake.
1954 - A Star is Born with Judy Garland. (Liza Minnelli’s mother). Lady Gaga’ is the 3rd version.
@@MARtinha_ no, it is the fourth. The first Star is Born was with Janet Gaynor and Frederic March in 1937, the second with Judy Garland and James Mason in 1954, the third with Barbara Streisand and the fourth with Bradley Cooper/Lady GaGa.
@@katgirlblue Thank you so much for correcting me, as I didn't know about the first film. 🙏
@@katgirlblue 👍
@@katgirlblue no actually the first star is born was in 1899, a silent film.....just kidding, I kept reading the comments and first Angie says that Barbara's was the original, and was corrected by the Judy Garland version, and then your rebuttal to get another version, so I thought I would lighten the mood with a little jokey joke....
Thank you Angie💕
Love seeing Elvis treasures and hearing stories to go with them.
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These little two and three minute videos just ain't long enough.
I love the videos you do young lady. I've been following Elvis since I was very young. I thought I knew a lot about Elvis's life but when I watch yr videos I see there is so much more to learn. Thanks pretty lady.
I love your videos
Very cool Angie
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one of the great "what if's" of Elvis' career.
he would have been great in a star is born...and maybe it launches him into the type of acting career he so badly wanted.
plus....it would have allowed him to take a break from his incredible tours...criss-crossing the country...he could've used the break.
interesting that...according to that contract...Elvis WAS going to get top billing.
that has always been one of the reasons the col nixed it.
but according to that contract...it shouldn't have been an issue.
I think the keyword on the folder is "Proposed". It could have been that BS bucked the idea of EP getting top billing since she had already won an Academy Award and several Golden Globes. Plus several of her films had either been nominated or won awards. Not to mention she had the number 1 to pop song of 1974 from her film "The Way We Were". As a fan, I agree that top billing should have been EP but from the studio point of view, it probably made more sense to put BS on top. It may or may not have been her but I am sure her "People" would have fought for the top.
No way Elvis was up for this movie! His physical and mental health in 1975-76 was quickly deteriorating, and he would have had a mountain to climb, to be able to pull this off.
@@Machomannorway totally disagree.
he would have been amazing in that role.
secondly...if he was as bad as you claim,they never would have considered him for the role.
but they did.
because actually...'75...Elvis was in a great mood.
and vocally he was great.
just listen to any of his live shows from '75.
he was great.
@@Machomannorway he was. Barbara and him talked about it at length in a secret meeting with Jerry Schilling present. Elvis was elated until the Parker made the negotiations too far apart.
thanks angie for another great video and all the videos you have put together happy new year and take care from england
I'd love to know how often Angie goes upstairs into Elvis's room, and if it still looks exactly as it did the day he died.
It looks exactly the same except for security cameras and cables
Anggie, gracias por compartir esos tesoros de la historia y vida de nuestro Elvis♡. Feliz año 2021 !!
Love these nuggets!! 🕵🏻♀️⚡️
Enjoyed
Love this !!
Great video💜
Thank you, according to the title of the article, we understand why Elvis wanted to get out of this project.
I remember when talk was about Elvis starring with Barbara in that movie. He would have been great!
Cool!!! Now we know the truth about that movie. I wish he could have done it. He would have been great.❤
Wow!!...Habria sido genial si Elvis hubiera actuado en esa pelicula .."NACE UNA ESTRELLA "..
Pero lamentablemente el Coronel no se lo permitio...
...😔😔😔
Very interesting, contract April 4, 1974, it will be nice if it has happen....
Hello from England
Seeing the contract with Twentieth Century Fox. Its just amazing how many typed pages there are. I wonder what lovely lady type that up and how long did it take? Many large companies had what was called "a typing pool". There may be 20 girls or more in a large room typing away. And even in the early 80's there was still "typing pools". I wonder if the girl who typed this contract is still around?
Hi angie @graceland
Colonel Parker ❤❤❤
To think that Parker screwed Elvis out of the movie that could have saved his life over top billing... Baffles the mind.
Colonel Parker screwed Elvis so badly. He could have been even more greater of an actor if given the opportunity. But Parker was a selfish bastard who made him a laughing stock in Hollywood. A Star Is Born could have saved him.
I think he still did kinda okay.
You obviously don't know that Elvis went cold on making the film and told Parker not to proceed with negotiations.
@@tonyclapson6696 Where did you hear that?
They offered like milloin dollars for Elvis and Parker as Bastard he is answered: ok, that's my fee how about Elvis' sallary? Parker blew it and that could have been the saving Grace for Elvis.
For years the standard line was that Streisand wouldn’t give up top billing and so Colonel said no-. We all knew that was rubbish but it’s nice that it’s confirmed here
Colonel parker should let Elvis do the movies he wanted he control Elvis too much
Did you know that it was Elvis that told Parker not to proceed with negotiations for this film?
Do you still do these videos? I haven’t seen them in awhile
And she paid wow what a job 😀
It's not clear if Elvis wanted out and got the Colonel to get him out of A Star Is Born - that's what a lot of people close to Elvis said but others say it was the Colonel who is to blame. A Star Is Born could have saved Elvis from the tour rut he was on after the massive height of Aloha ( 1973) he had no new challenges just more of the same.
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Actually, Barbra Streisand's 1974 movie, 'A Star Is Born", isn't the original one. The very first 'A Star Is Born', goes back to 1954, starring Judy Garland, James Mason, and Jack Carson.
I guess you didn't see Frederick March's version of this movie from 1937? Because that is actually the original version.
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Colonel Insisted On Top Billing For Elvis ,As Should Be , Streisand Camp Dropped The Ball In This Case Not Parker 💯‼️
Elvis...
I would have loved seeing him star in A Star Is Born with Barbara! 🌟
Where is the bicycle episode?
All the demands were too high Tom Parker Tom Parker was Grady
So, why didn't Elvis star in a Star is Born?
"Clambake" was his best film.
Yes if you’ve never seen any of his other films!
is there anything in the archives that would indicate what his next album would've been had he not died so suddenly?
it had been awhile since his last gospel album...i wonder if that is what he had in mind....or maybe a blues concept album similar to what Elvis Country was.
According to larry gheller (sp?) He said EP wanted to go back to his Gospel roots & was thinking hard about singing Gospel music exclusively. He said EP had spent the year soul searching and on a spiritual quest to find the Lords purpose with him. 🥰
The next album would have been the cancelled sessions from January 77
What do you mean Streisand's A Star Is Born was the original? It was the THIRD remake. The Bradley Cooper movie was the fourth!
Elvis didn't want to do that movie anyway. Why would Elvis want to play a "washed up" rockstar being billed under Streisand? Colonel himself said Elvis didn't want to do it. I wouldn't have done it either and I never really found her to be very attractive.
Something about the Colonel not being happy because Streisand was going to be the rising star and Elvis was playing a fading star, and Tom Parker was to blind to see the wisdom in letting Elvis do it.
Sort of. But it was Elvis who didn’t want to play the fading star
Everyone knows that.
I've only seen a few films of Elvis' and based off that, I don't think he would've had the 'reach' to pull off this role, IMHO. I think, too, if he'd wanted to Elvis would've taken this roll, but maybe too much was going on in his life.
Every movie Elvis made after "King Creole" sucked.
Viva Las Vegas was ok. To me Love me tender is one of the worst.