Martin Sheen on Elvis: "Nobody knew how to deal with him."

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  • Опубликовано: 15 сен 2010
  • A very interesting interview with Martin Sheen talking about Elvis. Mr Sheen seems to be a real Elvis expert. He says and remembers a lot of things that aren't necessarily known by the general public. Like the fact that Elvis wanted to be an actor in the first place - not a singer.
    Please excuse that as the interview progresses picture and sound get more and more asynchronous. Still a watchable video, I guess.
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  • @Gabberockstar1
    @Gabberockstar1 Год назад +30

    Martin Sheen was so happy to talk about Elvis. His eyes light up!

  • @dhornjr1
    @dhornjr1 5 лет назад +668

    I've never heard a better take on Elvis than what Martin Sheen said here. Just brilliant.

    • @AC-mp7cx
      @AC-mp7cx 2 года назад +3

      mjs better

    • @texasgirl6000
      @texasgirl6000 2 года назад +5

      @@AC-mp7cx, who is mjs??

    • @gwenniegirl50
      @gwenniegirl50 2 года назад +11

      It's obvious he was and is a fan.

    • @annetterohla8932
      @annetterohla8932 2 года назад +4

      @@texasgirl6000 Micheal Jackson,maybe.Plenty of room for both.

    • @texasgirl6000
      @texasgirl6000 2 года назад +6

      @@annetterohla8932, 🤣 ok whatever you tell yourself.

  • @glendak3546
    @glendak3546 2 года назад +96

    Martin Sheen talked about Elvis without any envy or ridicule, just straight facts and so refreshing!

    • @cynthiaennis3107
      @cynthiaennis3107 Год назад +3

      He’s such a wonderful man. He really lives what he believes. He really is so refreshing!

  • @hippywizard629
    @hippywizard629 Год назад +87

    The older I get the more I appreciate Elvis, viewing the old videos of him on stage he really put everything into his performances.

    • @shaunbat5097
      @shaunbat5097 Год назад +7

      He Is fantastic and unsurpassed.

    • @jane_7193
      @jane_7193 Год назад +3

      I know. I was a child when he died, and I remember watching on TV his last concert. I live in the northern Europe so we were not quite up to date with the cultural phenomenon. I remember being very sad, though I must not have understood. I remember listening to his beautiful spirit through his beautiful singing. Yes, along his daughter´s sudden and early death, it activated deep sadness about Elvis. When we die, all the beautiful things we experienced, are soon forgotten. I think there is no one as wonderful as Elvis.

    • @Marita940
      @Marita940 Год назад +1

      Yes me too 😢

    • @seguraarts2330
      @seguraarts2330 12 дней назад

      He really did! I was thinking the same thing. I didn't realise how amazing of a performer he was. I guess I was too juvenile to notice, but now that I'm older, I'm completely blown away by Elvis. Some of the things he pulled off on stage would be impossible for anyone now to do. I really love that man. ❤

  • @mglover145
    @mglover145 10 лет назад +139

    Anyone notice when the interviewer first mentioned Elvis his eye lit up like a little kid?
    GUY LOVES HIM!

  • @008overrated
    @008overrated 4 года назад +1112

    That’s a wonderful unprepared interview on Elvis, I would have listened for another hour. He described the impact Elvis had really well

    • @janeclarkson8471
      @janeclarkson8471 2 года назад +60

      What a wonderful interview with Martin Sheen about Elvis. So spontaneous with genuine feeling. Thank you! TCB ⚡️

    • @seanohare5488
      @seanohare5488 2 года назад +32

      I totally agree

    • @kennethbailey6634
      @kennethbailey6634 2 года назад +30

      He nailed it,I was a 17 yr old brother when Elvis died.I remember watching his movies on tv. And I agree with many of his statements. He broke down women the way know make entertainer has ever did. He expose how powerful and man can be on a women. And it was all around the world. A few months ago I read a biography that his step brother had written. It was super detailed and profound. What Elvis never overcame was the death of his mom when he was in the military. That being away from home and his greatest supporter was gone.

    • @kennethbailey6634
      @kennethbailey6634 2 года назад +7

      Thank you likes.

    • @nureinherz
      @nureinherz 2 года назад +8

      thought the same. Very interesting and true

  • @TuckerSP2011
    @TuckerSP2011 Год назад +21

    It's so fun to see his eyes light up with excitement when he talks about Elvis.

  • @paraskevisiafaris8687
    @paraskevisiafaris8687 Год назад +25

    "He couldn't get out of the box [...] he was unfulfilled." Mr Sheen, thank you for taking the time to go below the surface about Elvis.

  • @MicheleMJJ
    @MicheleMJJ 3 года назад +494

    Enjoyed listening to Martin Sheen talking about Elvis. His admiration for him was delightful. He sure knew his facts.

    • @brendabrownen6684
      @brendabrownen6684 2 года назад +15

      He is known for being an intelligent individual and this interview reflects that.

    • @isabellrc
      @isabellrc 2 года назад +8

      He told these facts, and did it poignantly & without menace concerning his troubles

    • @parsleypalace3272
      @parsleypalace3272 2 года назад +7

      Martin Sheen definitely could put Elvis in context vis a vis the "rock 'n' roll movies" that were SO bad, but like MTV for the 50's generation. The "Colonel" held Elvis back artistically, and that is the great tragedy of his life. He could have worked more closely with Lieber & Stoller and taken drama classes to act with the greats. It makes me sad to think what could have been instead of "Tom Parker"'s performer. Anyway, Martin Sheen lived the era, and remembers.

    • @barbaradinoi2439
      @barbaradinoi2439 2 года назад +8

      He really loved him and understands his genius besides he didn't exploit him like many people like his wife

    • @barbaradinoi2439
      @barbaradinoi2439 2 года назад +8

      A gentleman

  • @Peacethology
    @Peacethology 7 лет назад +411

    Elvis gave to more than 50 charities every year. He gave more away than most artists. A generous man.

    • @lel2012
      @lel2012 5 лет назад +45

      But he never do that in front of camera , like some of the celebrities did and still do today. Well that is a real generousity!Bless him.

    • @isaiahivan4421
      @isaiahivan4421 3 года назад +1

      A trick : watch movies on flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching lots of of movies during the lockdown.

    • @sethbriar8221
      @sethbriar8221 3 года назад

      @Isaiah Ivan Yea, been watching on Flixzone for since november myself =)

    • @scottrygg6275
      @scottrygg6275 3 года назад +28

      He gave away more than he made

    • @kelliintexas3575
      @kelliintexas3575 2 года назад +22

      You know his Estate still gives to those same fifty every year!

  • @derekmyers3258
    @derekmyers3258 2 года назад +21

    I always loved Martin Sheen, but until today never realized what an amazingly intelligent, brilliant, and wise and thoughtful man he truly is!

  • @alhaitham9798
    @alhaitham9798 2 года назад +229

    Martin Sheen gives the best, most honest and brutal assessment of Elvis' career. A joy to listen to someone who was there at the beginning and saw the possibilities that Elvis COULD have been as an actor

    • @MrFakNo
      @MrFakNo Год назад +9

      Elvis songs were timeless because they weren't so-called social justice songs.

    • @pgs2179
      @pgs2179 Год назад +1

      @@MrFakNo Exactly 💯 PC CORRECT. But he couldn't Act

    • @vedaram1036
      @vedaram1036 Год назад +2

      God had sent Elvis on this planet just to sing especially the praise of God. So he could only be a singer not both actor and singer. God bless. From Mauritius 🇲🇺 ♥️ 2023

  • @DANMINARD
    @DANMINARD Год назад +8

    Wow, Martin came to life & lit-up like a little kid. Much respect to him & his kind nature.

  • @vmargotpaez
    @vmargotpaez 2 года назад +611

    This is probably the best assessment of what went wrong with Elvis's career that I've heard or read. So incredibly humble and generous, too.

    • @curbozerboomer1773
      @curbozerboomer1773 2 года назад +19

      I am not convinced that Elvis could have been an excellent actor--but he did have great presence, due to his great looks and singing...IMO, his best movie was "Viva Las Vegas", with the stunning Ann-Margret...they had tremendous sexual chemistry, and it is likely they were getting it on during the production of that movie!...Ann of course, is ambivalent and demure when she talks about the relationship...but my God...those two hardly ever take their eyes off of each other during that movie!

    • @kokolanza7543
      @kokolanza7543 2 года назад +12

      Agreed. That his success, and his management and record company, put him in a space he did not know how to escape. We're talking about a poor depression-era kid of poor, uneducated parents.

    • @krispirtsios8654
      @krispirtsios8654 2 года назад +8

      @@curbozerboomer1773 viva las vegas was a fun movie. U can tell Elvis enjoyed making it But personally i think his last movie ironically was his best . Change of habit. His acting in this movie showcased his genuine abilities but it was the role which suited him to a tee. That of a doctor . His nurturing side came to the fore and his style came seamlessly, very natural. The other movies offered him very predictable and reperative character roles this one was different.

    • @matthewgabbard6415
      @matthewgabbard6415 2 года назад +13

      Elvis was smart too, always reading. He just had too many yes men who would do whatever he wanted even if it wasn’t in his best interest. People loved him to death. We do that in this country

    • @firstbornjordan
      @firstbornjordan 2 года назад +2

      @@matthewgabbard6415 Too true.

  • @retiredyeti5555
    @retiredyeti5555 2 года назад +40

    He hit the nail on the head, when he said that Elvis changed the way we looked at vocalists. I was also a teenager when Elvis burst on the scene - what a time it was!

  • @unclexeres
    @unclexeres 2 года назад +62

    Martin Sheen has always had my respect as not only an actor but as a human being as well.

    • @dunweyweydum
      @dunweyweydum Год назад +1

      1st saw him in a theatre 1979 - Martin Sheen
      💯

    • @jacquiconsidine
      @jacquiconsidine Год назад

      Me too

    • @szee8588
      @szee8588 Год назад +1

      What happened to Charlie? So different.

    • @johndean4765
      @johndean4765 6 месяцев назад

      Martin Sheen was so great in Badlands with Sissy Spasace

  • @jacobl4597
    @jacobl4597 9 лет назад +99

    Probably the best take on Elvis Ive ever heard.

  • @jessenashvillejames150
    @jessenashvillejames150 2 года назад +214

    "Success is a sometimes thing, growth is a forever thing" A very wise and powerful statement... well said... Martin 👏 Sheen...

    • @dand7763
      @dand7763 2 года назад +8

      Jailhouse Rock etc for youngs ...then serious song for adults : If i can Dream , In The Ghetto, Suspicious Minds...

    • @dibalaish
      @dibalaish Год назад +12

      Martin Sheen is the best ...a very wise man and an absolute gentleman!

    • @geico1975
      @geico1975 Год назад +4

      "Success is a whole mess of failures that are understood; finally."

  • @2034916
    @2034916 2 года назад +220

    What a lovely, sincere and reflective interview. A true gentleman is Martin Sheen.
    I have a new respect for him.

    • @merricat3025
      @merricat3025 2 года назад +8

      Martin Sheen is a caring man.

    • @frankhendricks5918
      @frankhendricks5918 Год назад

      Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face

  • @KEJE78
    @KEJE78 Год назад +191

    Wow, I’m so impressed by Mr. Sheen’s view on Elvis, so detailed, so nuanced and unbelievably on point. He must be social intelligent to understand, how to weigh the gravity of Elvis on our pop culture and he did that with so much eloquence.

    • @ariag.8745
      @ariag.8745 Год назад +18

      Well said. I found myself thinking I could listen to Martin Sheen talk all day because he speaks so intelligently and articulately on just about any topic. He's a very very intelligent man and spiritually, socially and culturally aware.

    • @jimmyharrison1864
      @jimmyharrison1864 Год назад +7

      Martin Sheen was bnb a powerhouse himself. He has a great body of work.
      There can never be another ELVIS.

    • @torstent8979
      @torstent8979 Год назад +9

      He may have had many thoughts on the danger of being burned by success, because he felt it by his own and escaped and has a son who is still burning. So besides his social intelligence, he has another relation to this topic than us, that puts his view on Elvis' live and death in such a precise perspective.

    • @toscana6457
      @toscana6457 Год назад +4

      What a coincidence, we’ve had an Elvis night in our house. Love the way Mr Sheen speaks, so interesting, could listen to him all day.

    • @sharonjensen3016
      @sharonjensen3016 Год назад +2

      Martin Sheen has one of Hollywood's most successful marriages. He and his wife have been married for over 60 years now.

  • @ghostnspectors9300
    @ghostnspectors9300 4 года назад +668

    This isn't a man who just liked "Elvis" (trademark). This is someone who actually cared about the massive missed opportunities. "Elvis" (trademark) was massively more talented than we remotely understand - and we can now only imagine the directions he could have taken. Elvis was a singularity, and he will never be equaled. A very insightful, and contemplative interview. Whatever your views on parker - he saw a cash machine, and wasn't remotely interested in Elvis' development. If you admire him, remember - parker was a huxter, a chancer, a carnival conman who, by chance and tragic fortune, stumbled upon El Dorado - and wanted to keep every last nugget to his greedy self.

    • @anutapabhattacharya7541
      @anutapabhattacharya7541 2 года назад

      Might be there were few others behind Parker!! They wanted to keep the 100% control over Elvis...Elvis was not a free man......

    • @SunshineOkie1
      @SunshineOkie1 2 года назад +58

      So true. Makes me angry to this day.

    • @Bozzzzzz007
      @Bozzzzzz007 2 года назад +62

      Imagine if Elvis’ talent was taken by a manager who knew what to do with talent.

    • @johnosbourne342
      @johnosbourne342 2 года назад +32

      Incredibly well said....BRAVO MAN!!!!😍

    • @Wayne.staniland
      @Wayne.staniland 2 года назад +20

      I couldn't have said it better!!

  • @rhondafortson5205
    @rhondafortson5205 2 года назад +243

    I've always LOVED MARTIN SHEEN...a most talented & gifted individual!! BUT, WOW, this interview really exposes how truly intelligent, interesting, & genuine, and generous he is!!

    • @janeclarkson8471
      @janeclarkson8471 2 года назад +3

      Me too! 👌

    • @billybatchelor2863
      @billybatchelor2863 2 года назад +6

      Good father too

    • @janeclarkson8471
      @janeclarkson8471 2 года назад +3

      @@billybatchelor2863 Absolutely! A lovely person! 👌🤗😘

    • @Mozart1220
      @Mozart1220 2 года назад +6

      He will always be "President Bartlett" to me. We watched "West Wing" over and over between 2016 - 2020 and dreamed of the day...

    • @anderander5662
      @anderander5662 2 года назад +10

      Definitely not typical Hollywood

  • @jwsmith1470
    @jwsmith1470 2 года назад +104

    Martin Sheen should have been on the radio.
    He has the perfect voice for it💯

    • @videolad3057
      @videolad3057 Год назад +9

      Think he did alright on the screen to be honest.

    • @visearms5774
      @visearms5774 Год назад +6

      Interesting. My mom always told me I had a face for radio.

    • @jwsmith1470
      @jwsmith1470 Год назад +1

      @@visearms5774 😆😆

  • @82pythons85
    @82pythons85 Год назад +47

    Elvis wasn’t a triple threat, he was an infinite threat. The man had it all and no other performer alive or dead has met those standards.

    • @pussygalore731
      @pussygalore731 Год назад +1

      Prince was even better he played at least 24 instruments, produced his own songs, wrote them and acted in his own bio pic

    • @rachet0708
      @rachet0708 Год назад +3

      @@pussygalore731 Absolutely love Prince and he is one of the talented musicians that there has ever been . That being said, Prince was not even in the same league with Elvis. Elvis was an entertainer, he pretty much composed all his live performances and played Guitar and Piano, his voice was his main instrument. There is no way to do a comparison between the two, they were completely different artist. It was Elvis who was the first to push the limits and challenge barriers, there would have never been a Prince without Elvis.

    • @pussygalore731
      @pussygalore731 Год назад

      @@rachet0708 Actually Prince was also a way shower just like Elvis, Elvis only played 2 instruments Whereas Prince played at least 24 that's a huge difference, but unfortunately both died young

  • @petert696
    @petert696 6 лет назад +192

    What an extremely smart man is Mr Sheen.He summed up Elvis better than anyone else I've ever heard.

    • @randycouch3170
      @randycouch3170 2 года назад +3

      I have been a fan of Elvis since he started, saw him live many times and I agree with you, this is the best pure interview and most positive I have ever seen..

    • @bogusmogus9551
      @bogusmogus9551 Год назад

      @@danoization -No he was an even Six feet

    • @bogusmogus9551
      @bogusmogus9551 Год назад

      @@danoization😂

  • @singers333
    @singers333 9 лет назад +156

    He speaks so honestly..beautiful interview

    • @bodhitaichi
      @bodhitaichi 8 лет назад +8

      +singers333 He always gives good interviews. He's a man of good Christian faith. He knows and appreciates how lucky he is. He filmed a movie in my hometown in the 80s and I was too young to visit the filming sites, but he remained friends with the man who wrote the movie who eventually became a friend of mine and I was lucky to have dinner with him and his wife Jan and they really went out of their way to be very kind and warm. They loved our town and he visited many times. He has that great, warm laugh. When I had dinner with him ( And like 14 other people ) the only connection I really had with him besides his iconic films where his sons. To me back then, Sheen was an old dude and while I knew a few of his films, I didn't realize the caliber of an actor he was and why so many esteemed directors worked with him. So we talked about his sons who we knew a lot better from more current films. He was very proud of his kids and recently when Charlie came out with HIV, my thoughts went to Mr. Sheen and his wife more so than Charlie. Never acted entitled. Gave everyone who approached him ( A ton ) a sincere moment of his time and all night, you'd just hear that laugh. I recently found a movie a film of his online called "The Way." An independent directed by Emilio. Brilliant film. Got absolutely no publicity and was seen very little. If you enjoy him, you should see if you can dig it up. You won't be disappointed. Blerg! Sorry for the manifesto.

    • @geraldhenrickson7472
      @geraldhenrickson7472 8 лет назад +3

      +bodhitaichi Wow... 4200 belief systems on this blue marble and you settled on just one and are unable to contain yourself. I could have read your manifesto without the reference. I believe he a good person yet so are millions of others who are not of the particular faith you mention. BTW...The Way is a great film. I love this guy!

  • @Real_Palessi
    @Real_Palessi Год назад +7

    I love how invested Martine Sheen is during this Elvis interview. Rip Elvis 👑

  • @bozomonster
    @bozomonster 2 года назад +19

    I just became a big fan of Martin Sheen because of his respect and admiration of Elvis Presley.

  • @HouseofBurgessesLR
    @HouseofBurgessesLR 10 лет назад +224

    Always liked Mr. Sheen. Now I like him even better! Very good points made with sincerity.

    • @pambb5743
      @pambb5743 4 года назад +5

      Made me like him more too. 😊

    • @joleerinehardt2676
      @joleerinehardt2676 3 года назад +3

      Roy Orbison wanted Martin Sheen to portray him in a movie they were thinking of making before Roy had his heart attack

    • @deepar2226
      @deepar2226 2 года назад +2

      I always liked Martin.

  • @tiffsaver
    @tiffsaver 5 лет назад +102

    I was fortunate enough to meet Martin at a little grocery store in Malibu. He was as real, kind, and easy to approach you see here, a real prince. I found his comments on Elvis both interesting, and highly insightful. EXCELLENT.

    • @stephaniekj3076
      @stephaniekj3076 2 года назад +6

      I also met him at a grocery store. Our hands rifled thru' the Italian plums together! That was in Vancouver. LOL

    • @irisrose4732
      @irisrose4732 2 года назад +1

      @@stephaniekj3076 😁

    • @65motowngirl
      @65motowngirl 2 года назад +2

      Lucky you! I met many famous people between 1965 and 1967 when I worked at a major hotel in downtown Detroit. You never forget the celebrities who were real down to earth caring people, anymore than you forget those who were total jerks . I have no doubt Martin Sheen did not disappoint.

  • @ginapilkington3204
    @ginapilkington3204 Год назад +21

    There will never ever be anyone like Elvis Presley 💕

    • @frankhendricks5918
      @frankhendricks5918 Год назад

      Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face

    • @angeleslopez7099
      @angeleslopez7099 Год назад +1

      Único e irrepetible.
      ELVIS PRESLEY EL REY POR SIEMPRE!!!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @frankhendricks5918
      @frankhendricks5918 Год назад

      @@angeleslopez7099 How are you doing today pretty ?

  • @jesse1008
    @jesse1008 2 года назад +85

    This is the most Endearing thing I’ve ever heard about Elvis ❤️
    So much truth spoken by Martin Sheen. He really cared about Elvis.

    • @kevincho9463
      @kevincho9463 Год назад

      so you support a pedophile you dirty fuck

    • @jesse1008
      @jesse1008 Год назад +1

      @@kevincho9463 who are you talking about ?

    • @jesse1008
      @jesse1008 Год назад +2

      @@kevincho9463 you want to have a conversation or do you just want to shout things ?

    • @kevincho9463
      @kevincho9463 Год назад

      @@jesse1008 elvis. you know its facts

    • @jesse1008
      @jesse1008 Год назад +1

      @@kevincho9463 I know that Elvis met Priscilla in Germany when she was 14 and he was 24. I completely agree with what your implying and would never dismiss the implications of that. It’s not good

  • @nitasheehan2704
    @nitasheehan2704 2 года назад +157

    I grew up with Elvis just as Sheen did, and he says it for me perfectly.

  • @mattwalker5129
    @mattwalker5129 2 года назад +37

    I'm impressed that Sheen was courteous enough to veer off 90° like that, and talk at length about Elvis' impact on him.

  • @clairedubery1056
    @clairedubery1056 Год назад +19

    I loved watching this. Martin Sheen himself a great actor describes Elvis so fairly so accurately. All Elvis fans should watch this!

  • @wormhole331
    @wormhole331 2 года назад +23

    An Elvis historian couldn't have done a better interview.

  • @johnmoeller8654
    @johnmoeller8654 7 лет назад +89

    Love Martin Sheen, he understands Elvis' struggle!

  • @FLG232
    @FLG232 3 года назад +305

    What a beautiful rendition by Martin! He summed up the story behind Elvis so profoundly a true artist!

    • @82pythons85
      @82pythons85 Год назад

      Too bad Sheen is a pos in real life.

  • @trotting-along-thrifting
    @trotting-along-thrifting Год назад +6

    Martin hit it out the park about Elvis very well said and respectful you can tell he loved and admired Elvis . Elvis I just love and admire him on so many levels 😍

    • @christakulikowski7567
      @christakulikowski7567 Год назад

      That is so wonderful to hear how Elvis made such impact on the world by just being himself. Humble, loving, caring - God lent Elvis to us and we still benefit from all of his pure works!

  • @suzieannie1
    @suzieannie1 2 года назад +49

    Having just seen the new "Elvis" movie - I have tonight been watching anything to do with him on You Tube. I stumbled across this quite fantastic, unprompted interview with the marvellous Martin Sheen. A true fan discussing his icon. What an absolute gem of an interview.

  • @flagal519
    @flagal519 6 лет назад +110

    I love Martin Sheen....a very sharp, very real man, terrific actor......listening to his astute comments on the King. I would love to have seen him manage Elvis.

  • @kathleenramsey2966
    @kathleenramsey2966 3 года назад +92

    I think Mr. Sheen really says it all when it comes to Elvis. This interview really impressed me .

  • @kylieminou7775
    @kylieminou7775 Год назад +12

    "success is a whole mess of failures that is understood finally", man, that's something! Thanks, Martin!❤❤❤❤❤

  • @halloweenfanaticstx911
    @halloweenfanaticstx911 2 года назад +8

    So great seeing one of the all time leading men speak on the one,the only,The King Elvis and his many influences.

  • @garychow6113
    @garychow6113 10 лет назад +336

    What a great interview. Mr Sheen's speaks from the heart and not just airing platitudes. His description of Elvis being stuck in a box and not allowed to grow is as good an explanation of the demise of the King as I've ever read or heard. And how about the quote: 'success is just a series of failures that has finally been understood' - spot on. First saw him in Badlands and one of my alltime favorites.

    • @essessessesq
      @essessessesq 2 года назад +3

      well, after the Army, Elvis made a number of serious dramatic films...Wild in the Country and Flaming Star being 2 of them...he also had strong dramatic roles in several pre-army films....Love Me Tender, King Creole, Loving You....and he performed those roles well....BUT the post-Army dramatic films did NOT ring up big numbers at the box office like his songs-and-girls films like Blue Hawaii....and that is why the decision was made...with EP's approval.....to stick to films with songs and girls.....until a few years the end of his film career, which he closed out with several dramatic roles....Charro, Change of Habit, and The Trouble With Girls and Stay Away Joe

    • @krispirtsios8654
      @krispirtsios8654 2 года назад +2

      @@essessessesq change of habit his last movie was my fav of his and Elvis playing the doctor suited him to a tee. His empathetic nature came to the fore and this role was very different from those he previously played.

    • @essessessesq
      @essessessesq 2 года назад +1

      @@krispirtsios8654 good points. i did not like the "mod" hairdo the director made him wear in that film, but right after filming ended, he went back to his usual hairstyle

  • @autumnvivienne121
    @autumnvivienne121 8 лет назад +62

    Im amazed, beyond amazed, what a wise man, what insightful view of Elvis Presley, the king of music. incredible

  • @mlprz1187
    @mlprz1187 2 года назад +61

    "Growth is forever, success is a mess of failures finally understood" Wow, that's Martin Sheen! This is why I still loved him in Grace and Frankie. Still do. And he can sing!!!

  • @edwintorres7397
    @edwintorres7397 2 года назад +6

    "Success is a sometimes thing, but growth is forever. Success is a whole mess of failures that are understood, finally." Brilliant summation of growth as a life long journey.

  • @cucumeh
    @cucumeh 11 лет назад +93

    Martin Sheen is obviously an adoring fan, and says it as he experienced it.The more you listen to Elvis the more you realize how great this man was. Forget a bout all the flash and the buzz surrounding his persona, if one focuses just on his music; you have no choice but to come to a conclusion that this man had it all. His taste in music, great timing, heavenly voice, and on and on. Are we going to get another one like him? I don't think so, not in my life time anyways.

    • @AnnaLVajda
      @AnnaLVajda 2 года назад +1

      I disagree I think his image and personality had much to do with his success and his downfall too he was stubborn and a womanizer and lost Priscilla got depressed over ate popped too many pills his manager did not help either he was just a puppet not given enough rest and TLC.

    • @jamessandman3708
      @jamessandman3708 2 года назад

      Here comes Angelina Jordan, she is an Elvis reincarnate.

    • @ltme4134
      @ltme4134 Год назад

      @@AnnaLVajda you clearly haven’t done any research of your own on a Elvis. Your missing huge chunks. He definitely was not a womanizer. Your picking from MSM trash.

  • @m.schwinn8128
    @m.schwinn8128 10 лет назад +21

    ON DECEMBER 23 ,1962 IN LAS VEGAS WITH MY PARENTS AT AGE 10, I GOT TO SEE ELVIS AT THE SANDS HOTEL DINNER ROOM AND SHOW STAGE . SAW RED SKELTON TOO! SKELTON WAS ON STAGE WHEN HE ASK ELVIS TO TAKE A BOW ! I WAS LUCKY TO HAVE SEEN BOTH OF THEM AT THE AGE OF TEN!

  • @carolynroberts1123
    @carolynroberts1123 2 года назад +4

    Martin Sheen a Man of wisdom, grew up in the good Ole DAYS, kind words of ELVIS and appreciation of the Music ELVIS sang.

  • @merkarrand
    @merkarrand 2 года назад +5

    Elvis impacted our young lives in the 50s and does to this day

  • @39thala
    @39thala 10 лет назад +236

    What an interesting interview. Sheen really had a lot of insight about Elvis as a real living breathing human man and how his success and the people managing his career affected him.. And he really seemed to be interested in talking about him.

    • @essessessesq
      @essessessesq 2 года назад +5

      you ntice the same thing when Paul McCartney talks about EP and meeting him

  • @AllenPinchloaf
    @AllenPinchloaf 7 лет назад +65

    Martin is cool! Nice to hear him honestly talk about Elvis.

  • @MrRJDB1969
    @MrRJDB1969 2 года назад +47

    Elvis is a huge favorite of mine. We've gone to Graceland, in Tennessee, multiple times and of course, out to Tupelo, Mississippi. Elvis was a different breed of performer. He had a lot of heart and was completely generous. A one of a kind person and talent. Irreplaceable.

  • @DizGuys
    @DizGuys Год назад +5

    Love this guy. Apocalypse Now is one of my favourite movies ever! Great to know how much he appreciates Elvis.

  • @MrKeychange
    @MrKeychange 2 года назад +50

    Wow. Martin Sheen is deeper than I expected. Some of his lines towards the end are gold.

    • @bogusmogus9551
      @bogusmogus9551 Год назад +2

      Sure is. Like the bit at the end when he say's 'I got a few words to say about Frank Sinatra" and the crew burst out laughing.
      Love Marty Sheen,

    • @DoctorBrodski
      @DoctorBrodski Год назад +1

      Yes, you can see where Charlie was schooled in the art of deadpan delivery.

  • @james5460
    @james5460 8 лет назад +128

    Martin Sheen is class.

    • @SusanCSmith-ik3jy
      @SusanCSmith-ik3jy 2 года назад

      Colbert Almus Also more than YOU, troll. Oh, wait - guess you knew that already and just HAD to post on You Tube as fast as your furious fingers would allow, eh? It’s people like you who ruin perfectly respectable, peaceable comments threads here. If you can’t say something nice… oh, Wait - that’s right you’re a TROLL, hmmm … go crawl back under your bridge.

  • @joylang2800
    @joylang2800 Год назад +4

    Beautiful homage to Elvis by a true actor

  • @alanmiell3224
    @alanmiell3224 2 года назад +10

    What a wonderful reflection of Elvis, much respect to you Mr sheen, spot on Sir, you summed up Elvis beautifully

  • @EagleArrow
    @EagleArrow 2 года назад +213

    Elvis could sing anything. His music lives on and is timeless. His gospel is still the best and I still enjoy it to this day.

    • @mikelord9860
      @mikelord9860 Год назад

      They said his gospel albums sold the most. Heh, when my wife and I would visit her hometown @twice a year, the pastor of the Bible Brethren church would cue up gospel Elvis from the tape deck inside his pulpit as prelude music before the service began. I thought that was pretty cool!

  • @Titan52berg
    @Titan52berg 2 года назад +40

    Martin Sheen is absolutely dead-on correct about his statement that 'Elvis was loved by both boys and girls!' He shall always be one of the favorites in my music collection!

    • @robinwarren8441
      @robinwarren8441 2 года назад

      I thought guys didn't like Elvis because girls liked him.

  • @VAPIDISM
    @VAPIDISM Год назад +19

    Great interview and so true, . “Growth is forever, success is a whole mess of failures that are understood finally”. I think his explanation of Elvis being kept in the box and not allowed to grown was so accurate.

  • @justmyster1976
    @justmyster1976 2 года назад +19

    Love how Martin Sheen shows genuine admiration for Elvis. Like a starstruck kid. 100% real.

  • @IceSkater8491
    @IceSkater8491 2 года назад +39

    Martin Sheen gave life to this interview about Elvis. His words and thoughts were spot on and he was an eloquent speaker, a true Elvis fan. I've always loved Mr Sheen's acting. He puts as much soul into acting as he did in this interview.

  • @annamariafacchiano1688
    @annamariafacchiano1688 8 лет назад +220

    Beautiful interview.Thank you Mr Sheen for the beautiful words you said about our beloved Elvis.

    • @jimbo43ohara51
      @jimbo43ohara51 2 года назад +10

      He was typecast as a singer but Sheen believes he could have made a great actor. Sheen would probably know that better than anyone.

    • @stuartwray6175
      @stuartwray6175 2 года назад +1

      @@jimbo43ohara51 He struggled for artistic freedom generally. The '68 comeback special' is a good example: Producer Bob Finkel and Elvis were at odds with Colonel Tom Parker's conception of a Christmas show.

    • @bogusmogus9551
      @bogusmogus9551 Год назад +1

      @@stuartwray6175 Well, Martin's last remark in this in this interview about Sinatra, kinda mirrors that there are few words I'd like to say about that overbearing, fat, gambling, murderer, Parker (not even his real name)

  • @Redheadedlady55
    @Redheadedlady55 Год назад +2

    ~Thanks for talking graciously about Elvis. Yes, we still all love him & cannot get enough.

  • @krishellann2069
    @krishellann2069 2 года назад +13

    He’s such a great person! I really like how he respected Elvis! They are both wonderful, outstanding people!

    • @frankhendricks5918
      @frankhendricks5918 Год назад +1

      Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face

  • @JavierAponteParsi
    @JavierAponteParsi 8 лет назад +100

    Martin Sheen really understood Elvis.

  • @barrygioportmorien1
    @barrygioportmorien1 4 года назад +37

    Great interview, I always liked Martin as an actor, he seems very sincere in his admiration for Elvis.

  • @coryd2668
    @coryd2668 2 года назад +59

    Amazing how Elvis today is swirling around in our lives!! I couldn’t get enough of that beautiful man in the 70’s and today 50 years later I still feel the same way!!
    I love Martin Sheen as well! He’s the best Sheen of all! He paid a wonderful tribute to The King of R&R!!
    I first discovered Martin from the movie The Execution of Eddie Slovik!! He had me as a fan after that early performance!
    A very talented man respecting another man’s talent is so beautiful!! Thank you Martin Sheen!!

  • @juliecoppa4601
    @juliecoppa4601 2 года назад +7

    Martin Sheen gave one of the best assessments of Elvis. Elvis is the king and will always be there will never be another.I have seen everyone of his movies and could watch them over and over again. I wish he was manage better. Gone far to soon!!! His music keeps him alive!

    • @frankhendricks5918
      @frankhendricks5918 Год назад

      Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face

  • @joelmcnultymusic
    @joelmcnultymusic 9 лет назад +117

    What a great guy and amazing interview. His warmth and sincerity come through the screen.

    • @dmzabo3914
      @dmzabo3914 6 лет назад

      I hope you are talking about Elvis being the great guy. Because this weird-o is not! This douche-bag hates conservative values. And Elvis wouldn’t approve of this dude. Just my opinion. And we all know what opinions are like! lol.

  • @lindamaloney1637
    @lindamaloney1637 2 года назад +54

    Martin Sheen is amazing. Glad to hear his thoughts. He understood all the missed opportunities of a great talent, Elvis.

  • @karlhungus5554
    @karlhungus5554 Год назад +4

    I'd love to meet Mr. Sheen. I've always thought he was a nice and interesting man. It's nice to hear him speak so highly of Elvis.

  • @jackierosas9593
    @jackierosas9593 2 года назад +3

    This is peak interviewing.
    I even question whether it should be called an interview (though it is since there's an asking of questions). It's not even much of a conversation between two people yet it's conversational. It's marvelous storytelling of one's experiences and opinions. When people are asked about what they love or who they admire and asked to expand on it, magic happens. And celebrities, especially, have such unique experiences and takes on things but nowadays are seldom asked anything beyond "Did you read the book?," "What did you eat? Chicken everyday? Wow," or "Did you like working with so and so?"
    Here, Martin Sheen talks about someone he never met, yet greatly admires while talking about himself and his own childhood. It gives you insight into Elvis AND Martin. And the interviewer lets the questions breathe so Martin Sheen can speak clearly. I can imagine Sheen as a teen, styling his hair like James Dean, popping off to the drive-in, listening to the jukebox. Sometimes, younger people feel removed from the past, it's only really seen through tv or movies or history books.
    Little things like landlines or iceboxes, become foreign in young ears, which is fine. That's what happens but people were still people, and hearing about it from the person who experienced it, that's special. It makes it more real, especially if it's in person because to see them and hear their life story is to see the progression of a life.
    For instance, it's mind boggling at times to think that my grandma, born in 1924, lived through the Depression, WWII, Cold War, Korean War, Vietnam, Persian Gulf, numerous presidents (Coolidge was pres when she was born, JFK's assasination), the pandemic, tvs to computers to smartphones, Civil Rights Movement, the list goes on.
    You take someone from the year 1944 and place them in the modern world, they'd be astounded because they have seen the gradual progression of the world, yet for those who live long enough they're sort of like time travelers too, we all are, we see the world change, for better or for worse and we hope our experiences have an impact. Even if it's just through a declaration of love and admiration for Elvis Presley.
    I'll shut it now.

  • @mark11967AD
    @mark11967AD 2 года назад +63

    Martin Sheen sure has a way with words. Extremely insightful and very entertaining to listen too. Pretty much summed up Elvis’s life as well as you could.

  • @1958newboy
    @1958newboy 10 лет назад +41

    I tip my hat to u mr Sheen, love the part where Elvis brought girls & boys together, & so true, he was the boy that every girl wanted, & the guy every guy wanted to be

  • @margeryfranko1850
    @margeryfranko1850 2 года назад +51

    This was interesting to watch. I have always liked Martin Sheen and admire his acting. I love Elvis and his voice is just awesome. When I first heard In the Ghetto, I cried. The words are so moving and Elvis’ voice just hammers the message out. Thank you Elvis 💜💙🙏🏾💚💛🇺🇸🦅🔔⚔️🕊🇺🇸🕊💫🕊💫🕊💫

  • @davidderidder2667
    @davidderidder2667 2 года назад +18

    I love Martin Sheen, stable, manly, kind, educated. Thank you Martin Sheen.

  • @FLG232
    @FLG232 7 лет назад +89

    Fantastic interview! Martin speaks with authority and feelings about the man he admired

  • @joet840
    @joet840 8 лет назад +56

    He's right, he was boxed in by his Manager that wouldn't expand his talents and just wanted Elvis to lay more golden eggs .

  • @SpaceCattttt
    @SpaceCattttt Год назад +4

    I feel that Martin should win an award for this interview or something. 😂

  • @malbourne805
    @malbourne805 Год назад +6

    Martin Sheen is one of my favorite actors. Listening to him talk about Elvis is the best summary of Elvis' career I've heard to date. I have no doubt that had Mr. Sheen had any hand in his growth in the industry, Elvis wiyjd have fulfilled all of his dreams. Elvis passed away a month and six days after my 5th birthday, and despite growing up in the era of disco and then 80's pop, my parents - who were teenagers in the 1950's - raised me on Elvis'music. He remains one of my favorite performers of a time.

  • @Elviskat1
    @Elviskat1 11 лет назад +37

    Elvis would be so pleased to know Sheen felt like this about him. Glad this was posted. Thanks!

  • @gregd.558
    @gregd.558 2 года назад +49

    It never ceases to amaze me the impact Elvis had. When other famous people are in awe of you, and I mean other music performers, actors, actresses, political personalities, sports personalities, and so many others then you know this guy called Elvis Presley really had something!!! RIP Elvis, Long Live the King of Rock n Roll!!!!! 💪👍🙏🙏🙏.............................

  • @mimilights
    @mimilights Год назад +16

    Martin, you are a class act! What a beautiful way to nail Elvis’ story. You were absolutely kind and beautifully real. Thank you❤️

  • @ozziewarrens8804
    @ozziewarrens8804 Год назад +6

    I loved all his music but his Gospel songs dug deep into my soul.

    • @christie5537
      @christie5537 Год назад +1

      Yes, I‘be been listening to his Gospel songs all day today, Best Sunday I’ve had this October in Salem 2022.

  • @johnbrand1893
    @johnbrand1893 2 года назад +33

    That was a great 👍 interview given by Martin Sheen talking about Elvis 👑🕺 his thoughts and insight into aspects of Elvis life, aspirations and how bad he was managed was just fascinating, he genuinely appreciated who and what Elvis was and his impact on the world 🌍 even still to this day.👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @tyvallon6511
    @tyvallon6511 9 лет назад +29

    What a classy and generous homage ...nicely put Martin

  • @Stevieboy042562
    @Stevieboy042562 Год назад +1

    Martin Sheen’s totally underrated as an actor, father and just a good man in general. Great interview.

  • @stalinzambrana5755
    @stalinzambrana5755 Год назад +2

    You can tell he was a huge fan… great see a such a great actor as him see the potential Elvis had as an actor

  • @kayev3823
    @kayev3823 10 лет назад +68

    Great interview-very kind and fond words about Elvis

  • @blindkimberly1360
    @blindkimberly1360 2 года назад +38

    Martin Sheen. Powerful performer, strong man, loving kind compassionate. Just an outstanding human! Funny af. I love Elvis as well and always felt that he wasn’t allowed to be everything he could’ve been. As huge as he was he had been locked in his box just like Martin says here. If y’all haven’t watched Grace and Frankie give it a go. Spectacular performances by all but Martin owns the stage. This was beautifully done. Thank you for sharing this with us!

  • @bexp436
    @bexp436 Год назад +9

    Could listen to him all day. A lovely, generous and astute man.

    • @user-tv1xj5ji6x
      @user-tv1xj5ji6x Год назад

      Hello Becky, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the Virus?

    • @johndean4765
      @johndean4765 6 месяцев назад +1

      In Badlands he was mesmerising.

  • @miked8227
    @miked8227 2 года назад +25

    The fact that he is still talked about like he is and imitated by so many over the recent years obviously shows the power and greatness of his character. So much, so fast added to his demise like it would any normal human being.

  • @Julieglam3
    @Julieglam3 2 года назад +105

    He described Elvis EXACTLY how he was. How he was kept in a box. No better analogy. It makes me feel sad to this day for him. Because I always believed that he could have been so much more than he was. And it is beyond sad how he spiraled into drug addiction.

    • @johnschuh8616
      @johnschuh8616 Год назад +6

      He was his mother all over again.

    • @MearasRex
      @MearasRex Год назад +3

      And can you imagine what that would've looked like? My God, with all he accomplished..... How much more brightly and brilliantly could that star have shined? As it was, he reached the stratosphere. I feel blessed to have been born within his lifetime.
      At 8 years old, one August day my folks and I were leaving Disneyland. KUSC, the preeminent classical music station in SoCal, was always on the dial. One Elvis song played. A confused look passed between my folks. Then the second song played. The confusion began to change as the emotions coming from the front seats started to rise. Another couple of looks between them and Mama's eyes began to glisten. The third song played and my dad pulled off the freeway, into a restaurant parking lot and they began sobbing. No announcement necessary.
      My husband's experience with his folks was similar. They're spent the day at Lake Mead, all the brothers and their folks. Got into their car to go home and the station in Vegas was doing the same thing....and his folks also began sobbing.
      Truly the day the music died.

    • @bogusmogus9551
      @bogusmogus9551 Год назад

      @@MearasRex Said that right. Nobody believed it. Was like your best friend or a member of your family died. August 15 1977. Never forget it

  • @AventusEntertainment
    @AventusEntertainment 3 года назад +25

    Martin Sheen is the most elegant gentleman and genius actor Love him!!!

  • @bbigphill38
    @bbigphill38 2 года назад +58

    I absolutely love stuff like this. Unrehearsed, spur of the moment, and from the heart. Elvis was before my time but Martin’s words make me feel like I was right there.

  • @corirodriquez2889
    @corirodriquez2889 Год назад +11

    Best interview ever on Elvis!!!! Truly genuine ❤