I loved that Anita said to Elvis when he couldn’t decide between her and Priscilla, “I’ll make the decision for you” and left. Such a smart move on her part.
She was a beautiful and classy lady she and Elvis made a great couple. She was the best Gladys liked her too .she is now reunited bk with him Rip Anita and ep.
Priscilla wouldn’t have been able to capitalize on Elvis in all the hideous ways she has ( including the new movie) and Elvis might have gotten his some of his issues straightened out.@@lillyd2246
@@tamathalamb9193 The control stuff is just a way to make her look like a poor victim she was not. She was 18 when she refused to let Elvis go to her graduation ceremony.
Elvis’s life is more believable hearing it from family. I don’t know why I’ve gotten so drawn into this I was 15 when he passed. I did have the privilege to see his live show in Omaha, Nebraska in 1974 when I was 12.
I feel Billy Smith really cared the most for Elvis, of all the guys. I know they were related, cousins, I think. But, I can tell by the way he speaks, he is a truthful man, who had deep feelings for Elvis. As did his wife, Jo.
Yes so much love for family (Elvis) family. They were very close and that is so special. They are so down home like us. Would love to meet them. They acted just like us.
So true what they say about Linda Thompson. I ran into her by coincidence at the Candlelight Vigil last year. I recognized her right away and she was more than happy to share a few words. So humble and I could tell there was still such a strong love and emotional connection to Elvis from her. So genuine. One of the best experiences I had at Elvis Week.
@@TheJpep2424 Elvis tired of her thougj he loved her but she was not his soulmate because he said he never found that soulmate which includes all his girlfriends and Cilla.
I don’t listen anymore because they have disrespected Ginger, Elvis’ fiancée too much over the years, last year Jo actually stuck her tongue out when Ginger was mentioned at their Elvis Week event. How immature and juvenile.
One thing is you can't get passed the fact that you are a product of your environment. Elvis grew up with a mom who had addictions and a father that was known to step out every so often. He definitely had momma issues and that was more than like due to his mom being so over protective. I can't say I wouldn't have done the same thing if in the same situation. The loss of a baby has to be impossible to understand if you haven't been through it. I Love Elvis. I love learning about his life and admire the person he was to those less fortunate. His voice was truly a gift. His Life was Hard, Sad, Exciting, Amazing, Blessed and Tragic all rolled into one. I am Thankful we still can hear his amazing gift and see his extraordinary talent. He is still breaking records and making marks in history today. Heck he is on top of the Gospel charts 41 years after his death. Obviously he did something right.
"Elvis also was gifted with the Medal of Freedom from our President Trump in the Oval Office on Nov 16, 2018 . He definitely deserved that. It was just so sad because no one in his family was there to receive it, the president of EPE was the one. This makes me so angry with Priscilla and Lisa for not being there to show their love, support and respect for Elvis, the King of Rock-N-Roll. The video is here on You Tube." (Elvis Presley Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.)Enjoy the video, it's wonderful."
@@bonniekeough7662 Lisa should be ashamed for not going. Honestly, though (although she acts like the "widow"), Priscilla is his ex and really had no reason to be there. But Lisa should've been!
Too bad not one family member was there . I would’ve loved to see Specially Lisa or even one of the grandkids . Don’t they care ? Oh yes, they only care about the money 💰.
@@bonniekeough7662 Thank You for the info! It is Much appreciated. I wasn't aware that there was anything on that. Meaning the video and such. Thank You again! And YES, Lisa Marie Should have been there. Shame on her!
@@bonniekeough7662 I saw this event!! I was elated that President Trump has not only spoken very fondly of Elvis and his legacy, but golly, what an incredible honor to have been presented to him by the President. In spirit, I know Elvis was there. Another great milestone in the history of our great Elvis Presley. 🎖🏆🎯🎵🎶🎼💯⭐💎❤
Elvis was very fortunate to have people around him, like all of you, that truly cared about him...even to this very day. God bless you all that are pure of heart for your love for Elvis. ❤🙏❤⚘
When Elvis Need help where are these people!?they were often around him, Bill Smith was Is cousin ,way he didnt tray to help him more than others did?and his father Vernon what really did for to help his only son?
Even though I never knew or met Elvis, you could tell he was a "playboy". He had the looks, he had the crisma, he had the money, (which he spread generously) he was just a good guy all around.
I’m glad Elvis had good people in his life and he lived the way he was meant to live. If anything was meant to be different it would have been. Elvis just liked variety in women and couldn’t settle for just one , no matter what we all think doesn’t matter , I do hope he’s at peace ☮️
This is part of rock n' roll history. The last testimonies of people who were there. Thinking of Elvis tonight, in light of the suicide of his grandson RIP. Love from Dublin, Ireland
I know, me too ... so sad & tragic about Ben 😥😥 ... I hope Elvis now has his grandson wrapped in his loving arms & gives him the peace he needs ... rip ... 💜💜😥💜💜
I love this! Seeing Billy and Jo looking so healthy and happy is so touching. Listening to them talk about how Elvis was with the women he loved is just so telling of what a great man that Elvis was. I was 16 years old when the news of Elvis' passing happened. I can't help but feel somehow connected to him because 3-4 days before he passed, I felt it. I was feeling how many people would be affected if Elvis died suddenly. Don't ask me to explain that because I can't. I had even told my mom that I kept thinking about him and how much it would affect a lot of people if he died. I have had this type of thing happen to me all my life and I don't claim to be anything and I don't label myself as a psychic, telepath and I don't pursue that in any way. After his funeral and once he had been buried, according to the news, I had a dream that he was alive and had come to our house. In the dream, my mom cut, dyed and gave him a different hairstyle and told us not to tell anyone, ever of this. I was 16 years old at the time and had not been an Elvis fan. I was shocked the day when I heard of his passing because of the huge burden my heart had been feeling for those few days prior. It actually scared me. Anyway....its good to see Billy and Jo, people that were so close to Elvis, doing well and you can tell how much they loved him and still love him in memory. 💖
Shiba I don't understand why you have a dream office this seems so weird and you weren't even an Elvis fan back in that time but it was time for you to tell your dreams so I'm sure Elvis is alive and I'm sure his hair is different and everything about him is different I'm sure he didn't die when he said when they say they did and it certainly wasn't him in the coffin TCB
I'm a real new fan here, I study the person and the artist in any versions. I'm surprised how much fans or people around him felt "connected" to him ! How much the fans told they felt "things" and their instinct were vivid with him, because I fell that too. We know that he was very kinda medium with his parents and siblings, and well, he is not another artist, there is very much more about him. Charisma, sensitivity, aura, connections...I really feel that too, so many years after he passed...!
I was 13 years old and I had to 2 funerals to attend to my Grandpa died on that August 16th 1977 at 2:30 in the afternoon and after my mom told me that crap grandpa passed away I heard on the radio that the King of Rock and Roll is dead I just started to cry and sob and cried and cried I didn't have no more tears when I went to my Grandpa's funeral I cried all my tears out and seeing Lisa Marie not pretty she was when she was 9 years old at Elvis you know I felt like I just have a connection between her because I'm 59 years old and she's not live no more😢 I sometimes wish that I could sing Elvis in concert
I was 17 and had been an Elvis fan since I can remember. Mmy house was always rocking with Elvis music I had two older sisters. So I couldn't help but be a fan. I've felt tht I actually knew him been to Graceland b4 77 and after 77 always love him and his 🎶 music he was and will always b the greatest forever and always.
Probably the reason Ginger was harder to get to know compared to some of the others was she was so young and as you all got older it was harder to relate to her as a girlfriend as she was young enough to be your daughter. I have read her book and it was good. She seemed to really show a lot of the good in Elvis and kind of try to cover up, or should I say smooth over the bad. I think Elvis was in love with the idea of being in love that is why he had to have a woman around all the time. Thank you for taking the time to do these videos and shed some light on one of the most complicated men I have ever read about.
Thank you! Please continue to share any and all the truths and experiences of your experiences with Elvis and your family. If the truths aren’t spoken of or rumors not addressed or corrected, then falsehoods will go down as history. Every nugget and tidbit is an important piece of the puzzle. Even the uncomfortable situations or subjects, that pop up, it’s better to address your truth instead of false conjecture. You all deliver everything with respect and sincerity. Very appreciative and grateful for recounting this history that means so much to so very many. God Bless! ❤️🙏🏼
I'm someone rich in life, with the means to take care of myself. I'm a very happy bonafide loner and will say, almost all those clinging to Elvis, don't want to believe anything that's beyond what they believe. If we honestly look at everything we know, it can be said that Elvis had no morals; sleeping with women just because they loved him. Did he love them? How could he? He loved having sex like all men, but didn't seem to care there was one everywhere he went. A one night stand was his behavior and no emotional attachment. Now women everywhere are defending that. "He was such a good man blah, blah, blah ...and LOVED his mother! Most sons do love their mother, and she usually isn't looking like the most unhappy person in the world.
Billy, always speak your mind. You have every right to say anything you want or tell any story you want about Elvis because you ARE his family. We appreciate your truthful stories. You ARE our link to Elvis "the person" and for that, THANK YOU! God bless you and the Smith family and God bless ELVIS!!!
I love watching y’all! It’s great to hear the down to earth relatives talk about Elvis. I can tell how close you all were. I would like to tell y’all about when my mama met him before he made it big. He was just about to take off. We live in Kernersville NC. Elvis was performing at the the Carolina Theater in Winston-Salem. Mama was 16 and he was 18-19. Mama’s sister had been to see him the day before and told mama she just had to go with her again to see this good looking guy! Mama was Miss Popular, homecoming Queen, Chief cheerleader and loved her school and the guys there. She wanted to go to a pep rally instead! She almost didn’t go, but her sister told her she just HAD to go see Elvis! So reluctantly she went. She and her sister had to share a seat! Mama said he came out on stage and started singing and her jaw dropped! She drooled the whole time! After the show they tore the posters off the wall and waited for Elvis to come out the side door in an alleyway. Mama said there was only one other couple out there waiting! Finally Elvis came out wearing a blue suit and mama said he had on blue suede shoes! He asked if they wanted him to sing Blue Suede Shoes right there in the alleyway and he did! He was shaking those hips too! Then they started talking and Elvis seemed really interested in mama because, not going to lie, she was gorgeous! She said he talked to her the whole time and she told him everything she could think of about school. Finally, they ran out of things to say so mama and my aunt said they better go. My aunt heard he’d been kissing the girls so she asked him for a kiss and he kissed her!!! Mama said she about died that her sister was so bold and planned on telling their mother! He didn’t kiss mama…they got in the car and started to drive off when he walked over, stopped the car by putting his knees down on the bumper. Mama was in the backseat with her window down. He walked around to her window, leaned in and was face to face with her and said, “I could just eat you up, doll’ and he laid one on her!!!! She nearly died! Next day they went to school with his signature on their hands and knees! Their teachers tried to make them wash it off, but they pretended it wouldn’t come off! Needless to say my aunt and mama are huge Elvis fans and mama has a life size Elvis statue in her living room!!! She loves to tell people to come in the living room because she has someone that wants to meet them! Haha!
Thank you all so much and I'm so sorry to here about Elvis grandson please when you can tell Lisa she has people out here thinking of her The worst loss I think is not a child losing a parent which is not good but it's expected but it is a parent losing a child so tell her she is in my heart.
I want to thank you for keeping Elvis's memory going it's awesome to hear the stories..he was human..thanks Billy for everything you did for Elvis I know nobody thanks you..but I will
Billy, has always been my favorite. Just a Good Ol Southern Gentlemen. And a LOYAL Friend/Family member to Elvis. He never sold out to the highest bidder to write blown up stories regarding Elvis. My Respect & Thanks to you Memphis Mafia Kid. You are doing right by Elvis he surely is smiling down. You Sir are providing a network for Elvis fans to hear the WHOLE STORY. As the old saying goes you never know the whole story how it came about unless you were there! God Bless Cruzer In CT
Bill this video is from three years back. I didn't if you, your bride or son's check back for new messages or not, but I watch "Memphis Mafia Kid" as much as I can on RUclips. My late husband and I have always been hug Elvis fans. Pete was a reader of most everything. Elvis life and cheer was a big part of his reading. Pete told me m, in "Jailhouse Rock" that you were the guy standing at the front door while all the guys were sitting around the room when Elvis' coststar come through the door and she talked to Elvis about their record contract. Was my husband right, you were standing by the door?
What a loyal group of people! They were good to him and he blessed to all of them with his great big heart! Elvis changed many people's life. What a great soul he was!!
I believe Elvis career did come first before anybody it was his life ,,,,,I also believe that the ones Elvis loved Priscilla a Lisa was always on his mind.
Great insights. I believe you all, as you have said it. I feel for you all especially to you Billy & Jo you had a lifetime of memories living with the greatest entertainer then, now, and I hope long into the future. Your lucky people, very lucky people to have many many memories & private memories in your heart. I’m thankful for the movies, all his songs, interviews online, as that’s the only way I get to see the man, his kindness, his soul, that captured my heart at 5 years old. Jenny, Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺 May god continue to bless you all.
I've said it in other comment sections and I'll say it again here.. Billy Smith and his family are truly national treasures. Elvis knew this. That's why he didn't feel right unless Billy was around.
That’s a great compliment to Linda, I believe she was also very involved and close to Lisa Marie. I believe Billy and family’s story about his views on marriage not Gingers story, she really wasn’t in the picture very long at all (9months I believe) to have reached that stage of commitment logically speaking. But the reality is it seems ALL aspects of his life (marriage, career, MM break up, financial, health and general interest in life) deteriorated very quickly after his family broke up - dead within 4-5 short years! He clearly was so incredibly tired and weary towards the end. Such a tragic and sad sad end! So glad his Smith family take the time to keep sharing the legacy of this wonderful man that still means so much to the whole world!
Billy speaks truth and Ginger speaks truth. Elvis told one thing to Billy and another thing to Ginger. From what I read, Elvis tells the ladies what they want to hear or what he thinks they need to hear in order for them to do or give what Elvis wanted. Both are true. Ginger’s story is true.
@@justmytwobits I believe Elvis led Ginger into thinking he would marry her She was young and would have wanted marriage as a natural course.She is not making anything up because she believed his inentions were to marry her but in reality he knew she was not right for his wife. Nit nurturing enough..She is one who elevates Elvis and does not try to destroy him.I really appreciate that she stand up for him
I love the stories. I was mesmerized by Elvis since I was a young boy. I wanted to be just like him. I've lived in New Hampshire all my life and In 1961, I was 7 years old and my mother talked me into being in a school talent show. I sang two Elvis songs. Teddy Bear and Hound Dog. I made believe I was playing a guitar but my 21 year old brother was playing the guitar behind a curtain. I won 2nd place and a $50.00 gift certificate to Bon Tons (a clothing store at the time) And since then to this day, I play and sing Elvis songs around my house. I'm 66 years old now but Elvis is still alive in my mind. The greatest singer that ever lived. A side note: I think there was a time when He made the movie Viva Las Vegas that he was in love with Ann Margaret but had made a promise to Priscilla's parents and he kept it. Just my thoughts. Thank you for what you do. I heard a lot about him and Billy through the years. This give a very special perspective. To just hear the voices attached to the names finally is special. Thanks again
im a new subscriber and your dad by far is my favorite Memphis mafia.when i was 8 just turned 8 in may 26 1977 my mom took me to the Philadelphia spectrum on may 28 1977 to see Elvis. i have been to many concerts since then and that show still ranks number one. hear im 49 now and and so blessed to be able to say i saw him. your dad is a great soul and i look up to him and have for a long time. i was at the age where i got it. i was so excited to see Elvis live. what a birthday present my mom gave me. thought i would share it with you. thanks for a great channel. love u guys.
I understand but I can't get past the friendship cuz if they loved him so much humble yourself an walk away they had plenty of good yrs. But no..let me milk this for all I can......🌹
That's True, and fair enough.... But what is also true is absolutely that TOO MANY PEOPLE JUDGE THE LADIES CONCERNED, IN COMPLETE CONTRAST AND OPPOSITE OF AFFORDING HIM THE MONIKER OF "YOU CAN'T JUDGE HIM UNTIL YOU'VE WALKED A MILE IN HIS SHOES"... WELL FOLKS, LIKE IT OR LUMP IT, THE SAME GOES FOR ALL THESE LADIES; WHO, I MIGHT ADD, ALL LOST/RELINQUISHED *A LOT* OF THEMSELVES AND ADAPTED A GREAT DEAL, IN A WAY THAT DIDN'T SUIT THEM OR ANY SORT OF LIFE OF THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT OF ELVIS, JUST TO BE WITH HIM & TO KEEP HIM HAPPY, WITH MORE REGARD TO THAT (HIS HAPPINESS) BY PUTTING THEIR OWN HAPPINESS ON THE BACK BURNER/IN SECOND PLACE.... SO, EQUALLY TO HIM, *ALL OF THESE LADIES* OUGHT TO BE AFFORDED AT LEAST THE SAME "DON'T JUDGE THEM ONE BIT, BEFORE OR UNTIL YOU'VE WALKED A MILE; OR EVEN CLIMBED A MOUNTAIN; IN ANY OF THEIR SHOES.... FULL STOP!! YOU LOVE ELVIS (AS DO I)...?! WELL THEN, HERE'S REALITY: HE LOVED EACH OF THESE LADIES. BILLY SAYS IT ABOVE, BILLY WAS THE CLOSEST TO HIM, WELL BETWEEN BILLY AND JOE ESPOSITO.... ULTIMATELY I THINK BILLY WOULD BE *THE* ABSOLUTE BEST, CLOSEST CONFIDANTE, IN THAT HE WAS FAMILY AS WELL AS BEING A BEST MATE, SO ELVIS KNEW IN HIS BONES THAT BILLY WOULD NEVER, EVER BETRAY HIM IN ANY WAY (NOT THAT JOE EVER DID OR EVER WOULD HAVE TO BE FAIR -LOVELY MAN!, BUT THERE'S AN ADDED LAYER OF TRUST THAT, EXPLICITLY, BY IT'S VERY NATURE, CAN ONLY COME FROM FAMILY) SO BILLY WAS UNIQUE IN THAT RESPECT. LIKE I SAID, IF YOU LOVE AND RESPECT ELVIS, THEN RECOGNISE THAT HE LOVED EACH OF THESE LADIES (ESP PRISCILLA; LINDA; ANITA; GINGER... AND FOR A TIME, ANNE MARGARET... IN THAT ORDER I PERSONALLY THINK. HE LOVED PRISCILLA TIL THE DAY HE DIED; AS SHE DID HIM, BUT THE FACT THAT AFTER SHE HAD HIS CHILD EXACTLY 9 MONTHS AFTER THEIR WEDDING, AND SUBSEQUENTLY HE WOULDN'T SLEEP WITH HER; WELL THE INTIMACY FLEW OUT THE WINDOW, ALONG WITH ALL/MOST OF HER SELF ESTEEM (BECAUSE YOU KNOW HE'S GETTING IT SOMEWHERE ELSE, YOU WAITED ALMOST A DECADE TO CONSUMATE THIS LOVE, GOT TO DO THE DEED A HANDFUL OF TIMES BEFORE HE WOULDN'T TOUCH YOU BECAUSE UR PREGNANT, YOU GOT PREGNANT RIGHT AWAY ON THE WEDDING NIGHT, AND YOU'D ALREADY PUT UP WITH ALMOST A DECADE OF TURNING A BLIND EYE TO ADULTERY; I HONESTLY THINK THAT'D SEND ANY SANE WOMAN ABSOLUTELY DAFT WITH FRUSTRATION, TO BE AT HER PEAK & HAVE WAITED A DECADE FOR THREE, MAYBE FOUR SESSIONS OF LOVEMAKING WITH HER HUSBAND, THEN THE TAPS NOT JUST RUN DRY -HE DISCONNECTED THE DAMN SUPPLY AT THE MAINS!!, SO TO BE IN YOUR PRIME, KNOCKOUT BEAUTIFUL, AND NOT FEEL DESIRED IN ANY WAY; IF HE'D NOT DONE THAT THEY'D HAVE LASTED A GOOD BIT LONGER; WHICH IS VERY SAD, BECAUSE I THINK ONLY PRISCILLA OR LINDA, IF ANYBODY AT ALL, ONE OF THOSE TWO WERE THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO MAY HAVE BEEN ABLE TO KEEP HIM ALIVE); THAT HE HAD HIS REASONS TO LOVE EACH OF THEM THE WAY HE DID; IF YOU HONESTLY RESPECT HIM, DON'T THEN INFANTILISE HIM BY JUDGING THE CHOICES HE MADE. FACT IS HE COULD HAVE ANY WOMAN ON EARTH, AND HE CHOSE THESE LADIES. THAT MEANS THAT THEY ALL HAD TO HAVE A LOT GOING FOR THEM, AND RECOGNISE THAT EACH OF THEM SACRIFICED A LOT OF THEMSELVES TO BE WITH HIM & KEEP HIM HAPPY. NOBODY BUT ELVIS AND EACH OF THE WOMEN INVOLVED KNOW THE EXACT INS AND OUTS OF THEIR LOVE AND INTIMACY, SO IT'S WRONG TO JUDGE ANY OF THEM. NONE OF US KNOW. PERIOD!
@@awopbopaloobopawopbamboom5041 ... wow, I really liked all that you said ... & I agree ... people should not judge Elvis AND they should not judge ANY of his women 🤔 ... that was the personal life of Elvis & he lived his life as he wanted to live it ... sure he made mistakes & probably had regrets, but he was human & not perfect ... no one is ... I believe he truly loved 💜 Priscilla until the day he died, but he did put her through a lot, & she stayed with him as long as she possibly could ... when she finally ended things for sake of her own sanity, she still loved 💜 him deeply & did until he died (even still does now) ... I also believe Elvis loved Ann Margaret, & he loved Linda Thompson, & Anita, & maybe Ginger ... as Billy says, he truly loved his women ❤ ❤ ❤ ... and they all loved him back ❤ !! ... why would they not ??? ... I would have, if given half a chance, lol 🙂 ...
Thank you for sharing these amazing stories with the world about Elvis. I know you folks don't have to do this and I just and to let you know that all the Elvis fans appreciate it so much. God bless you fine folks.
Everytime I watch this video I have more and more respect for Billy. Billy is the best of the best. He is honest without being unkind. He has a good heart you can tell. I wish he and his family were more taken care of by Elvis' estate. Elvis would've wanted it that way. But alas.
Yes! If Elvis had a say, he would've taken care of Billy and his family the rest of their life. At the time though he was running short on money and of course he wanted to take care of his daddy and daughter. He would be outraged for Priscilla's treatment of Billy and Jo and the alienation of Lisa with that side of her family.
You guys are the real insiders.. period! Of course Elvis is going to say whatever to the women.. BUT the telling answer is always what is actually DONE by the person is the telling answer.. period!
The real truth about Mr P comes from the people who knew him and were the closest, so thank you Billy and family for sharing these special, so special memories 💖👌
I have two or three stories about Elvis that have never been told publicly. They are my mother’s stories. She says Elvis is gone and she will be 84 this year. I’ve wanted to tell these stories before, but she doesn’t want me to. I told her I wouldn’t tell them until after she no longer cares if they are told are not. These may be the only stories to go down in history that have never been heard. Of course, I know there are plenty of stories his family & his closest associates (who are still with us) have never shared. I would be happy to tell them to you privately. I know you would get a kick out of hearing them. From a small child, I have always adored Elvis. Not only for his music, his soul, his spirit, his sense of humor, his love for family ... but most importantly I adore him because of his interactions with my mother.
Tristan Trimborn Thank you. They are very cute stories about Elvis right after he made Jail House Rock. He was as kind and loving to strangers way back then. Since my Mother asked me not to tell them publicly just yet, I will have to honor her wishes. But, I am dying to tell them! And, no, I am not going to claim Elvis was my daddy. I look just like my real Daddy. Lol I have dozens of stories to tell, but just waiting for the right moment,
Great video! It's important you pointed out Elvis loved each woman he was with and that he had issues in his relationships, just like everyone else, including struggling with temptation beyond a scale we can comprehend.
I just subscribed i was 4 yrs old when Elvis passed away I've been a BIG FAN all my life I've also been 2 graceland 5 times I'm planning 2 go back i cant wait 2 see the HBO special about Elvis this month 2018 I'm so glad i found your channel God bless y'all always and may the KING rest in sweet peace
Love Billy; you loved Elvis and I appreciate your honesty. Loved the series with the rest of Memphis Mafia team. You all knew him best, and his parents. My heart goes out to you all.
Thank you for sharing your memories of Elvis and the truth. You guys being Family keep his memory alive for us fans to know him better. Thank you, God Bless!
What a difficult thing to do you handled it pretty nice with a lot of respect and feelings and even restraint and honestly. I appreciate it. You're good people and you care for others. God bless you all and thank you very much for another great video!
Hello folks! Boy , that was a tough subject to talk about! Billy & Jo, you explained it with honesty & sensitivity! You answered with love & respect for Ellis's privacy! Esther from N.Y.
Hello beautiful family . Is it true during a Elvis concert while in the mid seventies there was a song called " Its midnight "and he said" listen Cilla " during the song . Just wondered. Love your memories.
I really wish that so many more knew about Elvis’ closeness to Billy. Elvis wanted to have Billy around him all the time. They really were like brothers. Elvis had more confidence in Billy than anybody else throughout his life. Billy loved his ”brother” and looked up to him like most do to their bigger brothers. And it was his own blood to. Im not writing this for people that have read a lot about Elvis through all these years ,but because so many people who wants to know more can listen to this with confidence. Not a single word here is false. I would say its a fantastic family. Billy and Jo spent more than 50 years together I guess, and they still have so much respect for each other. Dont miss any of their other videos. Just saying. IMO you can not get closer than this. ”All the Kings Men” is also a great video. Its 5 hours long and is still up on RUclips. Dont miss that!
All The Kings Men is called something else on here. But that's what it is. I just watched it the other day. You're right it is over 5 hours long. I'm home laid up with an injury. So I had the time. And it is a MUST see for Elvis fans. I saw parts of it when it first came out. But it was sold in individual tapes to make up a set. But I could never find them all. Thank God for the internet.
Wow, just stumbled onto this channel, so interesting! To hear Billy and Jo talk so openly about those days is fascinating!! I see there is a lot more so will go and watch. Thanks so much for posting, great respect to you !!
See, Elvis "loved" all his women. But Elvis' "love" was always superficial, it couldn't be deep because he just did not have the time to develop it. He had to put in exceptionally long hours, days, weeks, months and years to have a successful career. He had too much to do with that. Think of all the time it took to record, rehearse, perform and travel, good grief. He had so much on his mind. His "love" was really more of deep "like'., like very good friends, whether there was sex or not. I really think that's Elvis. So many people want to romanticize his relationships, especially with Priscilla, like she was "the only one". I think not. He was pressured to marry her, and it was really his fault because he brought her to Graceland to live, but by the time they married, he was 31, he certainly didn't rush into it. And her parents and her pressured Elvis to marry Priscilla. He was a gentleman so he married her, but he really didn't want to, he wasn't the marrying kind and he knew it. He never changed his lifestyle just because he got married, but that's what she wanted.....she reaped what she sowed. He loved all the women he was with, Priscilla was just one of many.
Elvis was a narcissist actually. There are many forms of narcissism but there is no denial that he had, I don’t think Elvis ever truly with his heart loved any woman tbh, in order to „love“ someone it had conditions. For example he didn’t love Priscilla for who she was, he groomed her and changed everything about her to make her fit into his ideal woman. I mean who does that?! That‘s so messed up that‘s not real love. Elvis was very talented and he has goodness in him, but unfortunately he also had a very dark side and he definitely was a narcissist. I agree with everything you said completely though💯🙌🏻
@@roselamoure Actually that grooming issue came from Priscilla saying that. In Child Bride, it was shown that it was SHE who decided to groom herself with what she assumed he’d like. It began with copying Debra Paget then continued in with copying his leading ladies. And he didn’t always like what she did. He never was like that with his earlier girlfriends Dixie, June, or Anita who he had planned to marry so to me, it’s suspect. Also, Elvis was self-centered and that comes from being an only child plus he always had low self-esteem from early poverty and being looked down upon so he needed positive comments all the time, he was fragile that way. But he was always very empathic with everyone which is not a form of narcissism. Last, Elvis was the least prepared 19 year old to have thrust upon him the superstardom that enveloped him. It was very scary and he could have been killed several times. And all the recording in studios and learning scripts and traveling left no time to mature like other young men his age. He was deprived of the normalcy a regular life brings as he was always on a “treadmill “. So many things he just didn’t know which is why he had to have so many people around him to help. How could he ever know what deep love could mean with all that he had to do and be for his career? And no young woman he was involved with would be able to be understanding of his life demands either and stick with him thru thick and thin. Plus all the physical inherited genetic problems he was born with and suffered with that only got worse. Elvis did the best he could with what he had. It’s amazing he did as well as he did and lived as long as he did. May God always hold him in His loving arms.❤️
A message to a beautiful, genuine, honest family. If Priscilla is behind the scenes watching and reading the comments. These folks were Elvis' family and Billy, from Elvis' mother's side of the family, is the closest kin Elvis had, who were dear to him! Time is moving on, and as we reflect on memories, the good out weighs the bad. Get in touch!, before its too late, as i said the good times out weighs the sad times. Elvis has such a good fan base, and here is hoping that his friends and family has that special relationship also. May god bless you all!!!
It's sad that Lisa isn't close to Billy and Jo as they are her family. But it's her loss more than theirs. Hopefully she will someday come back to her dad's roots and faith. So glad she at least gave up that Scientology crap.
I've watched this video before and just thought I would watch again. @BILLY AND JO AND DANNY I LOVE THE LOVE AND RESPECT YA'LL SHOW FOR ELVIS. YA'LL WERE SO BLESSED TO HAVE SHARED SO MUCH WITH ELVIS. JO WAS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS THEN AND I THINK SHE IS STILL GORGEOUS. YA'LL SEEM LIKE REAL DOWN TO EARTH SWEET PEOPLE. LOVE ALL OF YOU. KEEP ON DOING WHAT YOU'RE DOING. 💖💖💖💖
That makes a lot of sense and there is nothing wrong with him protecting himself. Who can imagine what it was like to have become the most famous person in the world so young and not knowing who was your friend or love because of you the person or your image and power. I love hearing memories from your family because you were family and it’s always been obvious how much you love him.
Momma, you cracked me up. Love you guys. I was 17 when Elvis died and really wasn't a fan. I started watching spa guy videos and then others about Elvis and the Memphis mafia team. I wish I had paid more attention to Elvis back then, when he was alive. He was beautiful with a gentle heart. .
When I was 18 or 19 I went to one of his concerts. There was so much screaming from the females I couldn't hear him. So I sat in my seat and figured I would just sit in my seat and watch him. Never regretted it. With Elvis watching him was special.l
My birthday is August 14th, and my parents bought me a ticket to see Elvis in concert for Portland Maine, but sadly he never made it because he died on the 16th, and I still have the ticket in a bank vault.
I never knew this side of Elvis and his beloved family, cousins and all. I was eight years old a few months after he passed and my late dad Gene was Elvis age and loved that song BIG BOSS MAN lol. He would play it for his grandkids in his truck riding down the road along with Johnny Cash Merle Haggard. Dad loved Elvis too. Me and my identical twin sister Carla are going to Graceland for the very first time this October for our 50th birthday. We are so excited. Our dad had us wear Elvis buttons to church and bible school when Elvis passed in 1977. Then my twin sister started getting his albums from Santa at Christmas. LOL Elvis played in 1956 at our Sports Arena in Savannah Georgia, my dad had a 56 Ford Victoria and had the loud exhaust that would wake the neighborhood up and remembered that concert very well. He had slicked his hair back and rolled his short sleeves up too. But my dad to me looked more like Johnny Cash lol Me and my twin are addicted to watching Memphis Mafia Kid and the Spa Man. GOD BLESS YOU ..... Cara And Carla
I CRY WHEN I LISTEN TO YOU ALL,LOVED ELVIS SINCE I WAS SMALL CHILD,THANK YOU FOR SHARING THESE UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES YOU ALL HAD WITH ELVIS.bless you all,kelly from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️ 💙
Damn Billy! Thanks for being so honest with us! I understand why Elvis loved you and Jo and your boys so much!look forward too seeing you guys on these videos.one thing that I have noticed is you tell it the way you lived it ! Can't say that about the others who where with The King all those years! Billy and Jo was Elvis really talking about getting healthy and cutting back on the meds in the last months of his life?Thanks again for doing what you'll are doing Best all time!!
I have just recently become an Elvis fan. I love to learn about people. Elvis is my latest binge research. The one sticking point I have is Ginger. What you say about them having a "good" relationship goes against what my research has seemed to point out. From what I have heard, Ginger and Elvis fought quite a bit. And others seemed to know this. This seemed to add more stress on Elvis. Perhaps it is not true, as Ginger has stated. But this is what I "felt" when I watched her interviews both the older ones and the most current ones where she is promoting her book. Her interviews just come across as very, very "rehearsed". She never came across as grieving. And another point that came across for me was when she told about the proposal. I can not see Elvis getting down on one knee to propose. He didn't even do that for Priscilla. Plus, she said, "he said some really nice things". Excuse me, I think if someone like Elvis proposed......I would remember every word he said but in every interview she said same thing over and over again....."some sweet things" or something along that line. AND the real BIGGIE for me was her mother suing the Presley estate for money they say he promised. Which I could believe he would say that but there would be no way I would sue for it and from what I heard, Elvis liked giving to people but only on his terms and he did not like people to expect it. Ginger was right there with her mother during the trials. Just doesn't sound like a woman Elvis would really, really love. And Ginger never sounded like she loved him. She may have looked the part but she seemed a long way from what he looked for in women. The "proposal" just seemed mighty convenient for Ginger. The ring that everyone thinks is proof.....Elvis gave gifts like that all the time. Even just fans who happened to be at the right place at the right time. I just don't believe anything from Ginger. And I think the fact that Elvis already had a replacement for the next show, proves it. I think Ginger may have been on her way out but before he got rid of her completely he wanted to make sure he had a replacement ready. No I have not read her book and I would love to do so but there is no way I'm going to buy it and put money in that woman's pocket. My bottom line question to you, am I close to being truthful with my observations and please don't say that she and her family were nice....I would love to hear the TRUTH concerning that last relationship Elvis had. It's none of my business except Ginger has put it out there for a price. Thank you so much and I enjoy hearing y'all!!!
The only thing I know that's true is Elvis did propose to her. He did take the diamond out of his TCB ring and had Lowell(his jeweler) make her a ring. But Billy had talked to him before he died and asked Elvis if he really was going to marry her. Elvis told him no, but like Billy said Elvis could've said different to Ginger. They were feuding because she wasn't going to go on the first leg of his tour. We'll never know for sure, but I don't think he would've ever gotten married again. He didn't like that she always wanted to go out when he just wanted to stay home. Marty Lacker told Elvis that he needed to understand that with the age difference, Elvis had already lived that part of his life and her being younger she wanted to go out and show him off. Which was telling to me about why she was with him aside from he treated her like a princess.
I agree with you! She also sold the ring that Elvis gave her when he proposed. Seems like she does not care, just wants to cash in! Not a fan of Ginger. Linda Thompson seems like a class act and would have been a great wife for Elvis.
You two!!! Danny you are so lucky to have them for parents! Thank them for their honesty, they sure do come across as good people. Thank you Billy and Jo.
I do love this family honesty There so down to earth just like Elvis Thanks. From the bottom of my heart billy jo and Danny for all the wonderful memories that you guys share with us Elvis fans TCB⚡️
I suppose more than a few fans suspected this detail of his life. Thank you so much for your candor. You are very respectful of both Elvis and the women he loved. I really am thankful to have the opportunity to listen to your stories. I am very certain you have a lovely family. I often think about Gladys and I look forward to getting to know her when I too go home. God Bless you and keep you.
Many many years ago when I was small I met a couple of the guys .I always wanted to meet billy .I haven't yet but hope to I got to talk with Marty before he passed. I wish you and your family the best Mr billy ms jo Daniel army strong
The incredibly handsome Elvis wasnt a man you could keep on the porch for sure! Thank you for sharring such wonderful memories and insight on Elvis ❤❤❤
How can anyone not love the Smith's? I am happy Billy was close to Elvis before he was famous, and most people say he was the closet to Elvis, more than anyone, the last 2 years.
I’ve been a fan a long long time and these videos are the best thing to happen in a long long time. Told with such love and honesty and class by Elvis’s true family. Thank you so much to all the Smith family for sharing these precious memories with us.
Total respect to all of you, you spoke respectfully of all the woman, and that really struck a chord with me, so many others have thrashed them for various reasons, but you most certainly are living Elvis by how you speak of him and the people in his life thank you
Thank you so much for sharing your stories with Elvis and the women in his life. I always loved Elvis and Pricilla together and they had a beautiful babygirl. Lisa Marie. They were like our King and Princess. I remember Linda from heehaw. I would set on the floor and my niece and my family would watch it when ever it keep on. Linda was a beautiful lady. I think Elvis and Pricilla never married again because they loved each other so much. I still think to this day Pricilla will always love Elvis. You never get over your first love. You stick them away in a corner and I've heard alot of ppl say this. They always wonder what happened to them. We always love Elvis.❤
I loved that Anita said to Elvis when he couldn’t decide between her and Priscilla, “I’ll make the decision for you” and left. Such a smart move on her part.
She was a beautiful and classy lady she and Elvis made a great couple. She was the best Gladys liked her too .she is now reunited bk with him Rip Anita and ep.
The move of someone who really loved Elvis, what if Elvis had married one of the numerous women who really loved him?
Priscilla wouldn’t have been able to capitalize on Elvis in all the hideous ways she has ( including the new movie) and Elvis might have gotten his some of his issues straightened out.@@lillyd2246
I feel he let Anita go because he knew he wouldn’t be able to control her as he would with young Priscilla
@@tamathalamb9193 The control stuff is just a way to make her look like a poor victim she was not. She was 18 when she refused to let Elvis go to her graduation ceremony.
Elvis’s life is more believable hearing it from family. I don’t know why I’ve gotten so drawn into this I was 15 when he passed. I did have the privilege to see his live show in Omaha, Nebraska in 1974 when I was 12.
I feel Billy Smith really cared the most for Elvis, of all the guys. I know they were related, cousins, I think. But, I can tell by the way he speaks, he is a truthful man, who had deep feelings for Elvis. As did his wife, Jo.
And Charlie Hodge did too.
@@abc-wv4in I met Charlie Hodge he was lovely.
@@bernadettenewsham8916 He's the one MM member I'd have loved to have met. Did he say much about his time with Elvis? Where did you meet him?
Just a beautiful down to earth family God I'd love a family that loving kind n careing how great it would be to have such a beautiful mum n dad
Yes so much love for family (Elvis) family. They were very close and that is so special. They are so down home like us. Would love to meet them. They acted just like us.
I really enjoyed listening to Billy, his wife and Danny talk frankly about Elvis. I know they all miss Elvis- God bless you all.
Billy you are very diplomatic...good job!
Respectively
So true what they say about Linda Thompson. I ran into her by coincidence at the Candlelight Vigil last year. I recognized her right away and she was more than happy to share a few words. So humble and I could tell there was still such a strong love and emotional connection to Elvis from her. So genuine. One of the best experiences I had at Elvis Week.
LINDA IS A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN WHO REALLY CARED ABOUT ELVIS AND TRULY LIVED HIM
I read Linda's new book, I really loved it she cared about him so much he should have never let her go.
Makes now why her relationship lasted almost 5 yrs and then boom! No more.
Because she was worn out from his dysfunctional life and taking care of him to the point she had no life.
@@TheJpep2424 Elvis tired of her thougj he loved her but she was not his soulmate because he said he never found that soulmate which includes all his girlfriends and Cilla.
Billy and Jo have everything nailed down to a “T”! I love listening to them, it’s the real deal!
I listen to Billy and Jo also. Now tell me what I said that you said is so stupid?
I don’t listen anymore because they have disrespected Ginger, Elvis’ fiancée too much over the years, last year Jo actually stuck her tongue out when Ginger was mentioned at their Elvis Week event. How immature and juvenile.
One thing is you can't get passed the fact that you are a product of your environment. Elvis grew up with a mom who had addictions and a father that was known to step out every so often. He definitely had momma issues and that was more than like due to his mom being so over protective. I can't say I wouldn't have done the same thing if in the same situation. The loss of a baby has to be impossible to understand if you haven't been through it. I Love Elvis. I love learning about his life and admire the person he was to those less fortunate. His voice was truly a gift. His Life was Hard, Sad, Exciting, Amazing, Blessed and Tragic all rolled into one. I am Thankful we still can hear his amazing gift and see his extraordinary talent. He is still breaking records and making marks in history today. Heck he is on top of the Gospel charts 41 years after his death. Obviously he did something right.
"Elvis also was gifted with the Medal of Freedom from our President Trump in the Oval Office on Nov 16, 2018 . He definitely deserved that. It was just so sad because no one in his family was there to receive it, the president of EPE was the one. This makes me so angry with Priscilla and Lisa for not being there to show their love, support and respect for Elvis, the King of Rock-N-Roll. The video is here on You Tube." (Elvis Presley Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.)Enjoy the video, it's wonderful."
@@bonniekeough7662 Lisa should be ashamed for not going. Honestly, though (although she acts like the "widow"), Priscilla is his ex and really had no reason to be there. But Lisa should've been!
Too bad not one family member was there . I would’ve loved to see Specially Lisa or even one of the grandkids . Don’t they care ? Oh yes, they only care about the money 💰.
@@bonniekeough7662 Thank You for the info! It is Much appreciated. I wasn't aware that there was anything on that. Meaning the video and such. Thank You again! And YES, Lisa Marie Should have been there. Shame on her!
@@bonniekeough7662 I saw this event!! I was elated that President Trump has not only spoken very fondly of Elvis and his legacy, but golly, what an incredible honor to have been presented to him by the President. In spirit, I know Elvis was there. Another great milestone in the history of our great Elvis Presley. 🎖🏆🎯🎵🎶🎼💯⭐💎❤
Elvis was very fortunate to have people around him, like all of you, that truly cared about him...even to this very day.
God bless you all that are pure of heart for your love for Elvis.
❤🙏❤⚘
When Elvis Need help where are these people!?they were often around him, Bill Smith was Is cousin ,way he didnt tray to help him more than others did?and his father Vernon what really did for to help his only son?
Even though I never knew or met Elvis, you could tell he was a "playboy". He had the looks, he had the crisma, he had the money, (which he spread generously) he was just a good guy all around.
I’m glad Elvis had good people in his life and he lived the way he was meant to live. If anything was meant to be different it would have been. Elvis just liked variety in women and couldn’t settle for just one , no matter what we all think doesn’t matter , I do hope he’s at peace ☮️
This is part of rock n' roll history. The last testimonies of people who were there. Thinking of Elvis tonight, in light of the suicide of his grandson RIP. Love from Dublin, Ireland
I know, me too ... so sad & tragic about Ben 😥😥 ... I hope Elvis now has his grandson wrapped in his loving arms & gives him the peace he needs ... rip ...
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Condolences to Lisa Marie , such a terrible way to lose a son , God rest his soul ,
I love this! Seeing Billy and Jo looking so healthy and happy is so touching. Listening to them talk about how Elvis was with the women he loved is just so telling of what a great man that Elvis was. I was 16 years old when the news of Elvis' passing happened. I can't help but feel somehow connected to him because 3-4 days before he passed, I felt it. I was feeling how many people would be affected if Elvis died suddenly. Don't ask me to explain that because I can't. I had even told my mom that I kept thinking about him and how much it would affect a lot of people if he died. I have had this type of thing happen to me all my life and I don't claim to be anything and I don't label myself as a psychic, telepath and I don't pursue that in any way. After his funeral and once he had been buried, according to the news, I had a dream that he was alive and had come to our house. In the dream, my mom cut, dyed and gave him a different hairstyle and told us not to tell anyone, ever of this. I was 16 years old at the time and had not been an Elvis fan. I was shocked the day when I heard of his passing because of the huge burden my heart had been feeling for those few days prior. It actually scared me. Anyway....its good to see Billy and Jo, people that were so close to Elvis, doing well and you can tell how much they loved him and still love him in memory. 💖
Shiba I don't understand why you have a dream office this seems so weird and you weren't even an Elvis fan back in that time but it was time for you to tell your dreams so I'm sure Elvis is alive and I'm sure his hair is different and everything about him is different I'm sure he didn't die when he said when they say they did and it certainly wasn't him in the coffin TCB
I'm a real new fan here, I study the person and the artist in any versions. I'm surprised how much fans or people around him felt "connected" to him ! How much the fans told they felt "things" and their instinct were vivid with him, because I fell that too. We know that he was very kinda medium with his parents and siblings, and well, he is not another artist, there is very much more about him. Charisma, sensitivity, aura, connections...I really feel that too, so many years after he passed...!
I was 13 years old and I had to 2 funerals to attend to my Grandpa died on that August 16th 1977 at 2:30 in the afternoon and after my mom told me that crap grandpa passed away I heard on the radio that the King of Rock and Roll is dead I just started to cry and sob and cried and cried I didn't have no more tears when I went to my Grandpa's funeral I cried all my tears out and seeing Lisa Marie not pretty she was when she was 9 years old at Elvis you know I felt like I just have a connection between her because I'm 59 years old and she's not live no more😢 I sometimes wish that I could sing Elvis in concert
I was 17 and had been an Elvis fan since I can remember. Mmy house was always rocking with Elvis music I had two older sisters. So I couldn't help but be a fan. I've felt tht I actually knew him been to Graceland b4 77 and after 77 always love him and his 🎶 music he was and will always b the greatest forever and always.
Probably the reason Ginger was harder to get to know compared to some of the others was she was so young and as you all got older it was harder to relate to her as a girlfriend as she was young enough to be your daughter. I have read her book and it was good. She seemed to really show a lot of the good in Elvis and kind of try to cover up, or should I say smooth over the bad. I think Elvis was in love with the idea of being in love that is why he had to have a woman around all the time. Thank you for taking the time to do these videos and shed some light on one of the most complicated men I have ever read about.
Billy seems to be the most honest person, out of anyone, who was involved with the man.
Preach it Billy.
Thank you! Please continue to share any and all the truths and experiences of your experiences with Elvis and your family. If the truths aren’t spoken of or rumors not addressed or corrected, then falsehoods will go down as history. Every nugget and tidbit is an important piece of the puzzle. Even the uncomfortable situations or subjects, that pop up, it’s better to address your truth instead of false conjecture. You all deliver everything with respect and sincerity. Very appreciative and grateful for recounting this history that means so much to so very many. God Bless! ❤️🙏🏼
I'm someone rich in life, with the means to take care of myself. I'm a very happy bonafide loner and will say, almost all those clinging to Elvis, don't want to believe anything that's beyond what they believe.
If we honestly look at everything we know, it can be said that Elvis had no morals; sleeping with women just because they loved him. Did he love them? How could he? He loved having sex like all men, but didn't seem to care there was one everywhere he went. A one night stand was his behavior and no emotional attachment. Now women everywhere are defending that. "He was such a good man blah, blah, blah ...and LOVED his mother! Most sons do love their mother, and she usually isn't looking like the most unhappy person in the world.
Sweet people. So kind to share their family experiences with Elvis' fans. Thank you.
Billy, always speak your mind. You have every right to say anything you want or tell any story you want about Elvis because you ARE his family. We appreciate your truthful stories. You ARE our link to Elvis "the person" and for that, THANK YOU! God bless you and the Smith family and God bless ELVIS!!!
I love watching y’all! It’s great to hear the down to earth relatives talk about Elvis. I can tell how close you all were. I would like to tell y’all about when my mama met him before he made it big. He was just about to take off. We live in Kernersville NC. Elvis was performing at the the Carolina Theater in Winston-Salem. Mama was 16 and he was 18-19. Mama’s sister had been to see him the day before and told mama she just had to go with her again to see this good looking guy! Mama was Miss Popular, homecoming Queen, Chief cheerleader and loved her school and the guys there. She wanted to go to a pep rally instead! She almost didn’t go, but her sister told her she just HAD to go see Elvis! So reluctantly she went. She and her sister had to share a seat! Mama said he came out on stage and started singing and her jaw dropped! She drooled the whole time! After the show they tore the posters off the wall and waited for Elvis to come out the side door in an alleyway. Mama said there was only one other couple out there waiting! Finally Elvis came out wearing a blue suit and mama said he had on blue suede shoes! He asked if they wanted him to sing Blue Suede Shoes right there in the alleyway and he did! He was shaking those hips too! Then they started talking and Elvis seemed really interested in mama because, not going to lie, she was gorgeous! She said he talked to her the whole time and she told him everything she could think of about school. Finally, they ran out of things to say so mama and my aunt said they better go. My aunt heard he’d been kissing the girls so she asked him for a kiss and he kissed her!!! Mama said she about died that her sister was so bold and planned on telling their mother! He didn’t kiss mama…they got in the car and started to drive off when he walked over, stopped the car by putting his knees down on the bumper. Mama was in the backseat with her window down. He walked around to her window, leaned in and was face to face with her and said, “I could just eat you up, doll’ and he laid one on her!!!! She nearly died! Next day they went to school with his signature on their hands and knees! Their teachers tried to make them wash it off, but they pretended it wouldn’t come off! Needless to say my aunt and mama are huge Elvis fans and mama has a life size Elvis statue in her living room!!! She loves to tell people to come in the living room because she has someone that wants to meet them! Haha!
What a story!
She should have given him her phone number
What an incredible story! It would make any gal giddy! Would love to have a chat with your Mom and her life-sized cut out of Elvis!😆
I’m so glad that I discovered your channel. You’re the real deal!
Elvis was a king in all history
Thank you all so much and I'm so sorry to here about Elvis grandson please when you can tell Lisa she has people out here thinking of her The worst loss I think is not a child losing a parent which is not good but it's expected but it is a parent losing a child so tell her she is in my heart.
I love how Elvis’s family is so down to earth. I can tell he was loved and came from a great family!❤
I want to thank you for keeping Elvis's memory going it's awesome to hear the stories..he was human..thanks Billy for everything you did for Elvis I know nobody thanks you..but I will
Billy,
has always been my favorite.
Just a Good Ol Southern Gentlemen.
And a LOYAL Friend/Family member to Elvis.
He never sold out to the highest bidder to write blown up stories regarding Elvis.
My Respect & Thanks to you Memphis Mafia Kid.
You are doing right by Elvis he surely is smiling down.
You Sir are providing a network for Elvis fans to hear the WHOLE STORY.
As the old saying goes you never know the whole story how it came about unless you were there!
God Bless
Cruzer
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In my opinion - Billy has always tried to maintain a certain level of respect and honesty...
Yes, I think so too!!
He isnt a sellout like some of the others
Yes and I love that about this family
Bill this video is from three years back. I didn't if you, your bride or son's check back for new messages or not, but I watch "Memphis Mafia Kid" as much as I can on RUclips.
My late husband and I have always been hug Elvis fans. Pete was a reader of most everything. Elvis life and cheer was a big part of his reading.
Pete told me m, in "Jailhouse Rock" that you were the guy standing at the front door while all the guys were sitting around the room when Elvis' coststar come through the door and she talked to Elvis about their record contract.
Was my husband right, you were standing by the door?
What a loyal group of people! They were good to him and he blessed to all of them with his great big heart! Elvis changed many people's life. What a great soul he was!!
Id just like to tell you all thank you for sharing these stories. I have loved Elvis since I was a kid. Still do. Love hearing these stories.
I believe Elvis career did come first before anybody it was his life ,,,,,I also believe that the ones Elvis loved Priscilla a Lisa was always on his mind.
Thank you Billy and Jo for taking the time to bring us fans this information, enjoy all your videos! Keep them coming! ☺️
I always luv Elvis , now and forever more.
Great insights. I believe you all, as you have said it. I feel for you all especially to you Billy & Jo you had a lifetime of memories living with the greatest entertainer then, now, and I hope long into the future. Your lucky people, very lucky people to have many many memories & private memories in your heart. I’m thankful for the movies, all his songs, interviews online, as that’s the only way I get to see the man, his kindness, his soul, that captured my heart at 5 years old.
Jenny, Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺 May god continue to bless you all.
I've said it in other comment sections and I'll say it again here.. Billy Smith and his family are truly national treasures. Elvis knew this. That's why he didn't feel right unless Billy was around.
That’s a great compliment to Linda, I believe she was also very involved and close to Lisa Marie. I believe Billy and family’s story about his views on marriage not Gingers story, she really wasn’t in the picture very long at all (9months I believe) to have reached that stage of commitment logically speaking. But the reality is it seems ALL aspects of his life (marriage, career, MM break up, financial, health and general interest in life) deteriorated very quickly after his family broke up - dead within 4-5 short years! He clearly was so incredibly tired and weary towards the end. Such a tragic and sad sad end! So glad his Smith family take the time to keep sharing the legacy of this wonderful man that still means so much to the whole world!
Billy speaks truth and Ginger speaks truth. Elvis told one thing to Billy and another thing to Ginger. From what I read, Elvis tells the ladies what they want to hear or what he thinks they need to hear in order for them to do or give what Elvis wanted.
Both are true.
Ginger’s story is true.
@@justmytwobits I believe Elvis led Ginger into thinking he would marry her
She was young and would have wanted marriage as a natural course.She is not making anything up because she believed his inentions were to marry her but in reality he knew she was not right for his wife. Nit nurturing enough..She is one who elevates Elvis and does not try to destroy him.I really appreciate that she stand up for him
Sad that people make Elvis out to be a liar.
Elvis's style & hairstyles were way ahead of his time. Elvis was the Einstein of Music & Culture.
I love the stories. I was mesmerized by Elvis since I was a young boy. I wanted to be just like him. I've lived in New Hampshire all my life and In 1961, I was 7 years old and my mother talked me into being in a school talent show. I sang two Elvis songs. Teddy Bear and Hound Dog. I made believe I was playing a guitar but my 21 year old brother was playing the guitar behind a curtain. I won 2nd place and a $50.00 gift certificate to Bon Tons (a clothing store at the time) And since then to this day, I play and sing Elvis songs around my house. I'm 66 years old now but Elvis is still alive in my mind. The greatest singer that ever lived. A side note: I think there was a time when He made the movie Viva Las Vegas that he was in love with Ann Margaret but had made a promise to Priscilla's parents and he kept it. Just my thoughts. Thank you for what you do. I heard a lot about him and Billy through the years. This give a very special perspective. To just hear the voices attached to the names finally is special. Thanks again
My grandparents lived in New Hampshire when my dad was in the U S of A army- dual citizenship 🇨🇦
im a new subscriber and your dad by far is my favorite Memphis mafia.when i was 8 just turned 8 in may 26 1977 my mom took me to the Philadelphia spectrum on may 28 1977 to see Elvis. i have been to many concerts since then and that show still ranks number one. hear im 49 now and and so blessed to be able to say i saw him. your dad is a great soul and i look up to him and have for a long time. i was at the age where i got it. i was so excited to see Elvis live. what a birthday present my mom gave me. thought i would share it with you. thanks for a great channel. love u guys.
No one can pass judgement on the choices Elvis made without walking in his shoes.
I agree w/ u!
Yes we can. Cheating on your wife is wrong and will always be wrong.
I understand but I can't get past the friendship cuz if they loved him so much humble yourself an walk away they had plenty of good yrs. But no..let me milk this for all I can......🌹
That's True, and fair enough....
But what is also true is absolutely that TOO MANY PEOPLE JUDGE THE LADIES CONCERNED, IN COMPLETE CONTRAST AND OPPOSITE OF AFFORDING HIM THE MONIKER OF "YOU CAN'T JUDGE HIM UNTIL YOU'VE WALKED A MILE IN HIS SHOES"...
WELL FOLKS, LIKE IT OR LUMP IT, THE SAME GOES FOR ALL THESE LADIES; WHO, I MIGHT ADD, ALL LOST/RELINQUISHED *A LOT* OF THEMSELVES AND ADAPTED A GREAT DEAL, IN A WAY THAT DIDN'T SUIT THEM OR ANY SORT OF LIFE OF THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT OF ELVIS, JUST TO BE WITH HIM & TO KEEP HIM HAPPY, WITH MORE REGARD TO THAT (HIS HAPPINESS) BY PUTTING THEIR OWN HAPPINESS ON THE BACK BURNER/IN SECOND PLACE....
SO, EQUALLY TO HIM, *ALL OF THESE LADIES* OUGHT TO BE AFFORDED AT LEAST THE SAME "DON'T JUDGE THEM ONE BIT, BEFORE OR UNTIL YOU'VE WALKED A MILE; OR EVEN CLIMBED A MOUNTAIN; IN ANY OF THEIR SHOES.... FULL STOP!!
YOU LOVE ELVIS (AS DO I)...?! WELL THEN, HERE'S REALITY: HE LOVED EACH OF THESE LADIES. BILLY SAYS IT ABOVE, BILLY WAS THE CLOSEST TO HIM, WELL BETWEEN BILLY AND JOE ESPOSITO.... ULTIMATELY I THINK BILLY WOULD BE *THE* ABSOLUTE BEST, CLOSEST CONFIDANTE, IN THAT HE WAS FAMILY AS WELL AS BEING A BEST MATE, SO ELVIS KNEW IN HIS BONES THAT BILLY WOULD NEVER, EVER BETRAY HIM IN ANY WAY (NOT THAT JOE EVER DID OR EVER WOULD HAVE TO BE FAIR -LOVELY MAN!, BUT THERE'S AN ADDED LAYER OF TRUST THAT, EXPLICITLY, BY IT'S VERY NATURE, CAN ONLY COME FROM FAMILY) SO BILLY WAS UNIQUE IN THAT RESPECT.
LIKE I SAID, IF YOU LOVE AND RESPECT ELVIS, THEN RECOGNISE THAT HE LOVED EACH OF THESE LADIES (ESP PRISCILLA; LINDA; ANITA; GINGER... AND FOR A TIME, ANNE MARGARET... IN THAT ORDER I PERSONALLY THINK. HE LOVED PRISCILLA TIL THE DAY HE DIED; AS SHE DID HIM, BUT THE FACT THAT AFTER SHE HAD HIS CHILD EXACTLY 9 MONTHS AFTER THEIR WEDDING, AND SUBSEQUENTLY HE WOULDN'T SLEEP WITH HER; WELL THE INTIMACY FLEW OUT THE WINDOW, ALONG WITH ALL/MOST OF HER SELF ESTEEM (BECAUSE YOU KNOW HE'S GETTING IT SOMEWHERE ELSE, YOU WAITED ALMOST A DECADE TO CONSUMATE THIS LOVE, GOT TO DO THE DEED A HANDFUL OF TIMES BEFORE HE WOULDN'T TOUCH YOU BECAUSE UR PREGNANT, YOU GOT PREGNANT RIGHT AWAY ON THE WEDDING NIGHT, AND YOU'D ALREADY PUT UP WITH ALMOST A DECADE OF TURNING A BLIND EYE TO ADULTERY; I HONESTLY THINK THAT'D SEND ANY SANE WOMAN ABSOLUTELY DAFT WITH FRUSTRATION, TO BE AT HER PEAK & HAVE WAITED A DECADE FOR THREE, MAYBE FOUR SESSIONS OF LOVEMAKING WITH HER HUSBAND, THEN THE TAPS NOT JUST RUN DRY -HE DISCONNECTED THE DAMN SUPPLY AT THE MAINS!!, SO TO BE IN YOUR PRIME, KNOCKOUT BEAUTIFUL, AND NOT FEEL DESIRED IN ANY WAY; IF HE'D NOT DONE THAT THEY'D HAVE LASTED A GOOD BIT LONGER; WHICH IS VERY SAD, BECAUSE I THINK ONLY PRISCILLA OR LINDA, IF ANYBODY AT ALL, ONE OF THOSE TWO WERE THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO MAY HAVE BEEN ABLE TO KEEP HIM ALIVE); THAT HE HAD HIS REASONS TO LOVE EACH OF THEM THE WAY HE DID; IF YOU HONESTLY RESPECT HIM, DON'T THEN INFANTILISE HIM BY JUDGING THE CHOICES HE MADE. FACT IS HE COULD HAVE ANY WOMAN ON EARTH, AND HE CHOSE THESE LADIES. THAT MEANS THAT THEY ALL HAD TO HAVE A LOT GOING FOR THEM, AND RECOGNISE THAT EACH OF THEM SACRIFICED A LOT OF THEMSELVES TO BE WITH HIM & KEEP HIM HAPPY. NOBODY BUT ELVIS AND EACH OF THE WOMEN INVOLVED KNOW THE EXACT INS AND OUTS OF THEIR LOVE AND INTIMACY, SO IT'S WRONG TO JUDGE ANY OF THEM. NONE OF US KNOW. PERIOD!
@@awopbopaloobopawopbamboom5041 ... wow, I really liked all that you said ... & I agree ... people should not judge Elvis AND they should not judge ANY of his women 🤔 ... that was the personal life of Elvis & he lived his life as he wanted to live it ... sure he made mistakes & probably had regrets, but he was human & not perfect ... no one is ...
I believe he truly loved 💜 Priscilla until the day he died, but he did put her through a lot, & she stayed with him as long as she possibly could ... when she finally ended things for sake of her own sanity, she still loved 💜 him deeply & did until he died (even still does now) ... I also believe Elvis loved Ann Margaret, & he loved Linda Thompson, & Anita, & maybe Ginger ... as Billy says, he truly loved his women ❤ ❤ ❤ ... and they all loved him back ❤ !! ... why would they not ??? ... I would have, if given half a chance, lol 🙂 ...
I believe y’all! Thank y’all for the sweet story.
Thank you for sharing these amazing stories with the world about Elvis. I know you folks don't have to do this and I just and to let you know that all the Elvis fans appreciate it so much. God bless you fine folks.
Everytime I watch this video I have more and more respect for Billy. Billy is the best of the best. He is honest without being unkind. He has a good heart you can tell. I wish he and his family were more taken care of by Elvis' estate. Elvis would've wanted it that way. But alas.
Yes! If Elvis had a say, he would've taken care of Billy and his family the rest of their life. At the time though he was running short on money and of course he wanted to take care of his daddy and daughter. He would be outraged for Priscilla's treatment of Billy and Jo and the alienation of Lisa with that side of her family.
Billy Smith..one of the most loyal men ever in E's circle. Not to mention his closest relative.
his love shows he really lights up talking about elvis his hero
I agree just Love ❤️ Mr Billy
@@gassbaggerwoods5955 Absolutely. Billy is an amazing man
You guys are the real insiders.. period! Of course Elvis is going to say whatever to the women.. BUT the telling answer is always what is actually DONE by the person is the telling answer.. period!
The real truth about Mr P comes from the people who knew him and were the closest, so thank you Billy and family for sharing these special, so special memories 💖👌
I have two or three stories about Elvis that have never been told publicly. They are my mother’s stories. She says Elvis is gone and she will be 84 this year. I’ve wanted to tell these stories before, but she doesn’t want me to. I told her I wouldn’t tell them until after she no longer cares if they are told are not.
These may be the only stories to go down in history that have never been heard. Of course, I know there are plenty of stories his family & his closest associates (who are still with us) have never shared. I would be happy to tell them to you privately. I know you would get a kick out of hearing them. From a small child, I have always adored Elvis. Not only for his music, his soul, his spirit, his sense of humor, his love for family ... but most importantly I adore him because of his interactions with my mother.
I would love to hear those story's
Tristan Trimborn Thank you. They are very cute stories about Elvis right after he made Jail House Rock. He was as kind and loving to strangers way back then.
Since my Mother asked me not to tell them publicly just yet, I will have to honor her wishes. But, I am dying to tell them!
And, no, I am not going to claim Elvis was my daddy. I look just like my real Daddy. Lol
I have dozens of stories to tell, but just waiting for the right moment,
I'd love to hear them when the time is right, hopefully before anybody else passes away we're all starting to get long in the tooth LOL
Billy is a man of amazing emotional intelligence and a truly good soul.
Great video! It's important you pointed out Elvis loved each woman he was with and that he had issues in his relationships, just like everyone else, including struggling with temptation beyond a scale we can comprehend.
Thanks for sharing love Elvis,king of music.❤ 🤗😥👍👌💞
God bless your family. Much love to you all
Hearing and seeing ya'll talking about Elvis the way you do is deeply heartwarming.
Hmm, not sure what you're getting at. Please explain
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She removed her comment after I asked the question. lol
I think Charlie Hodge was a true true friend. He's my favorite of all of ELVIS'S friends.
I just subscribed i was 4 yrs old when Elvis passed away I've been a BIG FAN all my life I've also been 2 graceland 5 times I'm planning 2 go back i cant wait 2 see the HBO special about Elvis this month 2018 I'm so glad i found your channel God bless y'all always and may the KING rest in sweet peace
Love Billy; you loved Elvis and I appreciate your honesty. Loved the series with the rest of Memphis Mafia team. You all knew him best, and his parents. My heart goes out to you all.
I love Billy, always standing by his beloved friend who cannot defend himself. Good man Billy.
Thank you for sharing your memories of Elvis and the truth. You guys being Family keep his memory alive for us fans to know him better. Thank you, God Bless!
Great story telling and good to hear from Billy and his wife again. Thanks all.
*storytelling
@@January. Hi. Yes good storytelling. Something I miss sometimes.
What a difficult thing to do you handled it pretty nice with a lot of respect and feelings and even restraint and honestly. I appreciate it. You're good people and you care for others. God bless you all and thank you very much for another great video!
Thank you for that info!
Billy and Jo , you are both so kind and sweet, thank you for sharing this..it is easy to see why Elvis loved you both!
Hello folks! Boy , that was a tough subject to talk about! Billy & Jo, you explained it with honesty & sensitivity! You answered with love & respect for Ellis's privacy! Esther from N.Y.
Yes, give Elvis AND HIS FAMILY privacy.
Man it’s good to see Billy and his wife looking good . Billy is pretty much the last of the mafia
Shane Marbry They should get Jerry Schilling to tell a couple stories.
@@bobc.5698 I hear Jerry is very ill with cancer love that man and praying its only a rumor
Hello beautiful family . Is it true during a Elvis concert while in the mid seventies there was a song called " Its midnight "and he said" listen Cilla " during the song . Just wondered. Love your memories.
@@grace683 aye it's true it's on here heard it earlier
@@grace683 Yes. It's true it's on you tube.
I loved this! Wonderful, sincere people who loved Elvis.
I really wish that so many more knew about Elvis’ closeness to Billy.
Elvis wanted to have Billy around him all the time. They really were like brothers.
Elvis had more confidence in Billy than anybody else throughout his life.
Billy loved his ”brother” and looked up to him like most do to their bigger brothers.
And it was his own blood to.
Im not writing this for people that have read a lot about Elvis through all these years ,but because so many people who wants to know more can listen to this with confidence. Not a single word here is false.
I would say its a fantastic family.
Billy and Jo spent more than 50 years together I guess, and they still have so much respect for each other.
Dont miss any of their other videos. Just saying.
IMO you can not get closer than this.
”All the Kings Men” is also a great video.
Its 5 hours long and is still up on RUclips. Dont miss that!
All The Kings Men is called something else on here. But that's what it is. I just watched it the other day. You're right it is over 5 hours long. I'm home laid up with an injury. So I had the time. And it is a MUST see for Elvis fans. I saw parts of it when it first came out. But it was sold in individual tapes to make up a set. But I could never find them all. Thank God for the internet.
Memphis Mafia Kid you’re fantastic keep on going with ur channel,don’t stop.
Wow, just stumbled onto this channel, so interesting! To hear Billy and Jo talk so openly about those days is fascinating!! I see there is a lot more so will go and watch. Thanks so much for posting, great respect to you !!
See, Elvis "loved" all his women. But Elvis' "love" was always superficial, it couldn't be deep because he just did not have the time to develop it. He had to put in exceptionally long hours, days, weeks, months and years to have a successful career. He had too much to do with that. Think of all the time it took to record, rehearse, perform and travel, good grief. He had so much on his mind. His "love" was really more of deep "like'., like very good friends, whether there was sex or not. I really think that's Elvis. So many people want to romanticize his relationships, especially with Priscilla, like she was "the only one". I think not. He was pressured to marry her, and it was really his fault because he brought her to Graceland to live, but by the time they married, he was 31, he certainly didn't rush into it. And her parents and her pressured Elvis to marry Priscilla. He was a gentleman so he married her, but he really didn't want to, he wasn't the marrying kind and he knew it. He never changed his lifestyle just because he got married, but that's what she wanted.....she reaped what she sowed. He loved all the women he was with, Priscilla was just one of many.
Elvis was a narcissist actually. There are many forms of narcissism but there is no denial that he had, I don’t think Elvis ever truly with his heart loved any woman tbh, in order to „love“ someone it had conditions. For example he didn’t love Priscilla for who she was, he groomed her and changed everything about her to make her fit into his ideal woman. I mean who does that?! That‘s so messed up that‘s not real love. Elvis was very talented and he has goodness in him, but unfortunately he also had a very dark side and he definitely was a narcissist. I agree with everything you said completely though💯🙌🏻
@@roselamoure Actually that grooming issue came from Priscilla saying that. In Child Bride, it was shown that it was SHE who decided to groom herself with what she assumed he’d like. It began with copying Debra Paget then continued in with copying his leading ladies. And he didn’t always like what she did. He never was like that with his earlier girlfriends Dixie, June, or Anita who he had planned to marry so to me, it’s suspect. Also, Elvis was self-centered and that comes from being an only child plus he always had low self-esteem from early poverty and being looked down upon so he needed positive comments all the time, he was fragile that way. But he was always very empathic with everyone which is not a form of narcissism. Last, Elvis was the least prepared 19 year old to have thrust upon him the superstardom that enveloped him. It was very scary and he could have been killed several times. And all the recording in studios and learning scripts and traveling left no time to mature like other young men his age. He was deprived of the normalcy a regular life brings as he was always on a “treadmill “. So many things he just didn’t know which is why he had to have so many people around him to help. How could he ever know what deep love could mean with all that he had to do and be for his career? And no young woman he was involved with would be able to be understanding of his life demands either and stick with him thru thick and thin. Plus all the physical inherited genetic problems he was born with and suffered with that only got worse. Elvis did the best he could with what he had. It’s amazing he did as well as he did and lived as long as he did. May God always hold him in His loving arms.❤️
Billy, thrilled to hear your memories! Long Live The King!
A message to a beautiful, genuine, honest family. If Priscilla is behind the scenes watching and reading the comments. These folks were Elvis' family and Billy, from Elvis' mother's side of the family, is the closest kin Elvis had, who were dear to him! Time is moving on, and as we reflect on memories, the good out weighs the bad. Get in touch!, before its too late, as i said the good times out weighs the sad times. Elvis has such a good fan base, and here is hoping that his friends and family has that special relationship also. May god bless you all!!!
Thank you for all the stories.
It's sad that Lisa isn't close to Billy and Jo as they are her family. But it's her loss more than theirs. Hopefully she will someday come back to her dad's roots and faith. So glad she at least gave up that Scientology crap.
@@abc-wv4in I agree with you
I enjoy all the stories about Elvis he was a fabulous talent....Billy and Jo I appreciate you guys for telling us ....Take care God bless
I've watched this video before and just thought I would watch again. @BILLY AND JO AND DANNY I LOVE THE LOVE AND RESPECT YA'LL SHOW FOR ELVIS. YA'LL WERE SO BLESSED TO HAVE SHARED SO MUCH WITH ELVIS. JO WAS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS THEN AND I THINK SHE IS STILL GORGEOUS. YA'LL SEEM LIKE REAL DOWN TO EARTH SWEET PEOPLE. LOVE ALL OF YOU. KEEP ON DOING WHAT YOU'RE DOING. 💖💖💖💖
That makes a lot of sense and there is nothing wrong with him protecting himself. Who can imagine what it was like to have become the most famous person in the world so young and not knowing who was your friend or love because of you the person or your image and power. I love hearing memories from your family because you were family and it’s always been obvious how much you love him.
Momma, you cracked me up. Love you guys. I was 17 when Elvis died and really wasn't a fan. I started watching spa guy videos and then others about Elvis and the Memphis mafia team. I wish I had paid more attention to Elvis back then, when he was alive. He was beautiful with a gentle heart. .
Me too. I was 17 also.
When I was 18 or 19 I went to one of his concerts. There was so much screaming from the females I couldn't hear him. So I sat in my seat and figured I would just sit in my seat and watch him. Never regretted it. With Elvis watching him was special.l
I was also 17 when he passed
My birthday is August 14th, and my parents bought me a ticket to see Elvis in concert for Portland Maine, but sadly he never made it because he died on the 16th, and I still have the ticket in a bank vault.
Love these stories thank you so much.
There is just something about listening to ya'all talk about Elvis. :)
It is nice to hear all about elvis and all fans love him to this day (always elvis)
Keep it coming guys, awesome videos and I look forward to them every week 👌🏼
I never knew this side of Elvis and his beloved family, cousins and all. I was eight years old a few months after he passed and my late dad Gene was Elvis age and loved that song BIG BOSS MAN lol. He would play it for his grandkids in his truck riding down the road along with Johnny Cash Merle Haggard. Dad loved Elvis too. Me and my identical twin sister Carla are going to Graceland for the very first time this October for our 50th birthday. We are so excited. Our dad had us wear Elvis buttons to church and bible school when Elvis passed in 1977. Then my twin sister started getting his albums from Santa at Christmas. LOL Elvis played in 1956 at our Sports Arena in Savannah Georgia, my dad had a 56 Ford Victoria and had the loud exhaust that would wake the neighborhood up and remembered that concert very well. He had slicked his hair back and rolled his short sleeves up too. But my dad to me looked more like Johnny Cash lol Me and my twin are addicted to watching Memphis Mafia Kid and the Spa Man. GOD BLESS YOU ..... Cara And Carla
Great authentic people, thank you for sharing with honesty..love to hear about Elvis’s life..what a special man 🙏🏻
I CRY WHEN I LISTEN TO YOU ALL,LOVED ELVIS SINCE I WAS SMALL CHILD,THANK YOU FOR SHARING THESE UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES YOU ALL HAD WITH ELVIS.bless you all,kelly from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️ 💙
You all are very loyal Elvis relations God bless you all keep Elvis memory alive
Damn Billy! Thanks for being so honest with us! I understand why Elvis loved you and Jo and your boys so much!look forward too seeing you guys on these videos.one thing that I have noticed is you tell it the way you lived it ! Can't say that about the others who where with The King all those years! Billy and Jo was Elvis really talking about getting healthy and cutting back on the meds in the last months of his life?Thanks again for doing what you'll are doing Best all time!!
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Beautiful people who truly lived and loved Elvis.
I have just recently become an Elvis fan. I love to learn about people. Elvis is my latest binge research. The one sticking point I have is Ginger. What you say about them having a "good" relationship goes against what my research has seemed to point out. From what I have heard, Ginger and Elvis fought quite a bit. And others seemed to know this. This seemed to add more stress on Elvis. Perhaps it is not true, as Ginger has stated. But this is what I "felt" when I watched her interviews both the older ones and the most current ones where she is promoting her book. Her interviews just come across as very, very "rehearsed". She never came across as grieving. And another point that came across for me was when she told about the proposal. I can not see Elvis getting down on one knee to propose. He didn't even do that for Priscilla. Plus, she said, "he said some really nice things". Excuse me, I think if someone like Elvis proposed......I would remember every word he said but in every interview she said same thing over and over again....."some sweet things" or something along that line. AND the real BIGGIE for me was her mother suing the Presley estate for money they say he promised. Which I could believe he would say that but there would be no way I would sue for it and from what I heard, Elvis liked giving to people but only on his terms and he did not like people to expect it. Ginger was right there with her mother during the trials. Just doesn't sound like a woman Elvis would really, really love. And Ginger never sounded like she loved him. She may have looked the part but she seemed a long way from what he looked for in women. The "proposal" just seemed mighty convenient for Ginger. The ring that everyone thinks is proof.....Elvis gave gifts like that all the time. Even just fans who happened to be at the right place at the right time. I just don't believe anything from Ginger. And I think the fact that Elvis already had a replacement for the next show, proves it. I think Ginger may have been on her way out but before he got rid of her completely he wanted to make sure he had a replacement ready. No I have not read her book and I would love to do so but there is no way I'm going to buy it and put money in that woman's pocket. My bottom line question to you, am I close to being truthful with my observations and please don't say that she and her family were nice....I would love to hear the TRUTH concerning that last relationship Elvis had. It's none of my business except Ginger has put it out there for a price. Thank you so much and I enjoy hearing y'all!!!
I agree with everything you’ve said there. Something about ginger don’t ring true with me.
Vous pensez comme moi 👏👏👏👏👍⚡
The only thing I know that's true is Elvis did propose to her. He did take the diamond out of his TCB ring and had Lowell(his jeweler) make her a ring. But Billy had talked to him before he died and asked Elvis if he really was going to marry her. Elvis told him no, but like Billy said Elvis could've said different to Ginger. They were feuding because she wasn't going to go on the first leg of his tour. We'll never know for sure, but I don't think he would've ever gotten married again. He didn't like that she always wanted to go out when he just wanted to stay home. Marty Lacker told Elvis that he needed to understand that with the age difference, Elvis had already lived that part of his life and her being younger she wanted to go out and show him off. Which was telling to me about why she was with him aside from he treated her like a princess.
I agree with you! She also sold the ring that Elvis gave her when he proposed. Seems like she does not care, just wants to cash in! Not a fan of Ginger. Linda Thompson seems like a class act and would have been a great wife for Elvis.
She did not sell the ring. Another made up story!
You two!!! Danny you are so lucky to have them for parents! Thank them for their honesty, they sure do come across as good people. Thank you Billy and Jo.
Thank you so much for your stories they mean so much to me ,l love Elvis so much god bless him and your family too your all marvelous . English fan
They got nothing bad to say about any one .what beautiful people wish there were more people like this in the world
I do love this family honesty
There so down to earth just like Elvis
Thanks. From the bottom of my heart billy jo and Danny for all the wonderful memories that you guys share with us Elvis fans TCB⚡️
Love the stories...And the truth about his love life...Thank You All....
I suppose more than a few fans suspected this detail of his life. Thank you so much for your candor. You are very respectful of both Elvis and the women he loved. I really am thankful to have the opportunity to listen to your stories. I am very certain you have a lovely family. I often think about Gladys and I look forward to getting to know her when I too go home. God Bless you and keep you.
Many many years ago when I was small I met a couple of the guys .I always wanted to meet billy .I haven't yet but hope to I got to talk with Marty before he passed. I wish you and your family the best Mr billy ms jo Daniel army strong
The incredibly handsome Elvis wasnt a man you could keep on the porch for sure! Thank you for sharring such wonderful memories and insight on Elvis ❤❤❤
Can’t believe I’m just finding this I love your fathers story’s he’s so open
How can anyone not love the Smith's? I am happy Billy was close to Elvis before he was famous, and most people say he was the closet to Elvis, more than anyone, the last 2 years.
They are cousins.
@@abc-wv4in right, Billy was practically raised by Elvis and very protective of him I've read.
Love your videos Billy' smith
I’ve been a fan a long long time and these videos are the best thing to happen in a long long time. Told with such love and honesty and class by Elvis’s true family. Thank you so much to all the Smith family for sharing these precious memories with us.
Thanks man, keep them coming. Above all take care of yourself
Total respect to all of you, you spoke respectfully of all the woman, and that really struck a chord with me, so many others have thrashed them for various reasons, but you most certainly are living Elvis by how you speak of him and the people in his life thank you
Another Great one Danny, Billy and Jo. Love them all!!!!
You all -Danny, Teresa, Billy and Jo-sound like such genuine, caring people. Elvis was in good hands when he was with you!
Again thanks for videos.Look forward to them.No one alive knew him better.
Thank you so much for sharing this with everyone I think Billy knew elvis probably better than anyone,please keep sharing your stories. X 💚
I love that y'all are down to earth, friendly, caring, sincere people with a great sense of humor.
Thank you so much for sharing your stories with Elvis and the women in his life. I always loved Elvis and Pricilla together and they had a beautiful babygirl. Lisa Marie. They were like our King and Princess. I remember Linda from heehaw. I would set on the floor and my niece and my family would watch it when ever it keep on. Linda was a beautiful lady. I think Elvis and Pricilla never married again because they loved each other so much. I still think to this day Pricilla will always love Elvis. You never get over your first love. You stick them away in a corner and I've heard alot of ppl say this. They always wonder what happened to them. We always love Elvis.❤