Where will they get the DNA from, both are dead and buried. There is some Elvis hair that still hasn't been sold and maybe the wart he had removed from his hand when he was young but the owner won't part with that
Lucy May certainly have kept her story secret to protect Elvis, but as someone who has had a child out of my original marriage . She was also a married woman, so She was protecting herself, Deseri and her other children that she had from that marriage. Thank you Dary, what a fabulous story..
God has given us all gifts in this life time. My gift is the gift of discernment! I know in my spirit what the truth is. Lucy told the truth and everyone will know this truth when Jesus returns.
Imagine being the offspring of Elvis and not being recognized as such! Priscilla refused all DNA requests over the years. Such an unbelievably narcissistic thing to do to deny others such basic knowledge and rights! Sickening! That woman will have a lot of explaining to do to the Almighty.
I agree! In doing so, she's just put more speculation out there! I think she's been afraid there are more children than just Lisa. Not only for the moneys sake( number 1 for her interests) but also, she couldn't have the spotlight as being the Only woman that gave Elvis a child! She's ridden that horse since Elvis died and helped her add on her fairytales( Lies)
For most things about Priscilla, I would agree, but not with this ridiculous story, it falls apart in the first few chapters. If you know anything about Elvis, it's just laughable.
@@Maxie19699 If the first few chapters are true, then the rest of it is as well. That's the way life works. But hey, you fancy yourself a sociological expert and the ultimate judge of history and literature! Talk about laughable
Yes, it was Prissy, who denied the DNA testing, however, it was Lucy, regardless of her reasons, who deprived Elvis of knowing and spending time with his daughter, and it was Lucy, who deprived her daughter from knowing and spending time with her father.
@@vicki6070 That's all true. Lucy could be a stubborn cuss at times. But she did it for what she felt were the right reasons. To protect Elvis from scandal. Same with burying the poem for decades because Elvis misspelled a few words. Took me two years to wring that out of her to help prove her story.
At 18 yrs old ELVIS went to Sun Records to make a record for his Mama . He didn't graduate till 1953. He was called back to Sun in 1954 because Mariam liked his voice and saved it . Later when Sam was looking for new singer , Mariam pulled out the acetate and Sam liked what he heard. Remember ELVIS worked to help his family .. I don't think he traveled till he had a band with Scotty Moore and a bass player. He didn't meet them till 1954.
That's true. But Elvis was only popular in the south at the time and didn't have national exposure. After he met Scotty and Bill they criss crossed the country even after he made the record at Sun Records and his gigs at Louisiana Hayride. They stayed in the road pretty much a year, before Parker got interested in him
Like I said Joe anybody is better than Priscilla I can't stand that woman I'm sorry I just don't like her I don't like what she's done to Lisa since she's passed away I don't like what she's done to her grandchildren I just don't like the woman May God have mercy on her soul
@sherroncunningham7845 I can't stand her either. Lisa wasn't talking to Priscilla till the movie came out with Austin Butler playing Elvis... Lisa only stood next to Priscilla for the movie's sake, and when Austin won his award, and if you noticed Lisa was having Jerry Schilling holding her arm while being interviewed... It really pissed Lisa off that her mother wanted another lying movie made about her, and to drag her dad's name and image through the mud. If you noticed that Priscilla's movie gets made after Lisa's death. What pisses me off to is that Priscilla changed her last name back to Presley after Elvis passed away! She is a narcissist, and it's all about her. She put Lisa in that Scientology b.s, and if Elvis was living, I know that he'd stopped that shit! I can't stand that woman, she's a money grabber, and took Elvis back to court for more millions of dollars, and got it! Elvis almost lost Graceland over that , and ended up selling his song catalog after Parker talked him into it because Parker got his million out of the sale! After Elvis paid that lil' brat her millions, he only had $500-$1,000.00 left! I can't stand Parker either, no manager gets paid half of their clients earnings, and half of their music catalog! Parker was just a piece of shit as much as Priscilla is! Everything I just stated is 💯 % facts! Oh and did you see where somehow Priscilla's loser doofus son Navaron gets a percentage out of Elvis's estate? He's no relation to Elvis!!! Navaron never liked Lisa Marie at all coming to find out! That Priscilla is something else!
Interesting how Lucy describes Elvis' relationship with Linda. No one talks or has talked about Linda that way. This was Lucy's thoughts on Linda in real time as it was happening. It reads like someone who was not familiar with Linda. She was reacting to what Elvis told her about Linda.
I read this book years ago. It’s a beautiful story and beautifully written. It’s a privilege to hear the author talk about it and tell his stories about it. Desireé and Lucy were stunning and Lucy’s protectiveness of Elvis was almost palpable
I read the book when it first came out in Australia and I had no doubt that Lucy was telling the truth. I felt so sad for her as Elvis always had someone to cuddle at night but she didn't. That's tragic buy I'm thrilled to hear that Desiree had a good life.
There was a lady awhile back believed that she was Elvis's daughter, and she did have DNA test done. Coming to find out she wasn't Elvis's daughter, but was in fact his half sibling! This was done by DNA, and I forgot the woman's name? But this person claiming to be Elvis's love child? I'm not going to say yes or no till there is DNA evidence, and it's a damn miracle that he didn't have more children with all the women he slept with!
Well you never know- there was this woman here in Holland who claimed her father was the prince of the Netherlands and of course they called her a crazy hoaxer but then after prince Bernhard died it turned out that her Dna was tested 100% positive as being his daughter.Her mother ,it turned out, had been one of his secret mistresses.
@ All I‘m saying is that sometimes a story can sound really incredible almost impossible to be real but that doesn‘t mean it isn‘t true. I didn‘t say she is his daughter I‘m just saying nothing is what it seems.
I am so glad you are reading this book on your RUclips channel. I had only heard bits and pieces of this story and always dismissed it as false. But now, I'm not so sure it is false. I have had many experiences in my life that would seem quite incredible, unbelievable, and I am not a famous person, nor have I ever been involved with a famous person. Hearing Dary talk about his research, his interactions with Lucy and other people in her life, this becomes more and more credible. Finally, I know these two things...no one knows what goes on between two people except those two people...and the truth will always find its way out into the light of day. I pray for these families, that they have made peace within themselves because there is no way to change anything from the past. We remember you, Elvis, and we love you...still. (Judy C)
The only thing that makes me roll my eyes, is he told EVERY woman he loved them and that they were the only one for him, etc. etc. That isn't anything new. That was part of his charm to make girls think that (and even some ppl here that weren't even involved, just because of the way she wrote it.. That's what SHE is led to beileve by a charmer... Doesn't mean it's true! ). He sadly lied and cheated on every girl he ever saw. Either that , or he literally loved EVERY girl he ever saw.... In which case, even still, there was never any special woman he truly loved........ It's not about any "mental block on trying to protect Elvis". If it's part of his story, it's part of his story. People love him and his story. But where the sillyness is , is even like Mr. Dary said, " it's Lucy's life and her story and she viewed it in a very romantic way. It's glorified".. Exactly! She, like many other women, believed he loved them, as that's what he told all of them. But people take an assumption and make it their own, and act like it's a fact, when it's their own personal thoughts and assumption. ___ Edit: It also makes no sense as to why they'd "hide" their relationship?? Elvis would date and sleep with plenty of non-famous women and it made news.. Priscilla wasn't originally known to the public, yet he still persued her in a way that it eventually did, so why not Lucy? If he loved her so much like people think, then he wouldn't have cared of her status.... I think it was just another long held booty call, like many of the girls......... And it makes no sense about Lucy "protecting" Elvis. From what? He wouldn't have had any of his livelihood hurt because he would have been dating someone that no one would have known the history of.... ---- Also, I have a difficult time believing Lucy was the last or only person he called the night before he passed, to make plans because he knew he was going to pass, or what may have you. It's said he also spoke with Priscilla that night.. And there's another woman who I watched a 2 hour talk on who said he also was asking for her for the last few months of his life.. So again, possibly going back to then he loved many and not just 1.
It seems inconsistent of Elvis to bring alcohol for his date with Lucy. No other girlfriend account that I’ve read ever mentioned him offering alcohol or drinking. It would seem more like Elvis to have brought Pepsi’s not champagne .
Exactly! I always heard people who were with him & knew said Elvis didn’t drink! He didn’t like alcohol when he tried it. Also, what was the drinking age at that time for Elvis to supposedly be buying alcohol? Nope! I will never believe this scandalous fiction tale! There’s even interviews with JD Sumner saying he knew Elvis since Elvis was 14 years old & Elvis was not a drinker.
For everyone who talks about DNA testing. People forget that Elvis came from a large family. The Presley and smith families are large if Desiree or her family if she had any children or grandchildren could still do a DNA test and if any of the relatives have done DNA it could be verified against their DNA and it doesn’t matter if they were 2nd 3rd or 4th cousins it would show up as a match Do I believe this story I think that there is a possibility that it’s true I haven’t read the book but I am interested now.
It's always been said you couldn't make Elvis do something he didn't want to do. So, if Lucy was his true love he would have made a way for her to be with him and not kept her a secret. He gave money, homes and cars to complete strangers. Did he lavish her with a beautiful home and cars on a regular bases like he did his friends and family? If not, why would he do for his friends and not for the love of his life?
@@margarettaylor8107 He and Anita Wood talked about marriage and had Gladys's blessings. They even picked out their daughters name if they had one and it was going to be Lisa Marie.
Lucy wanted nothing to do with Elvis The King's filthy lucre. She loved the teenage boy she knew in her youth. Pure love. Protected love. She firmly told Elvis that many, many times. She wanted him to do nothing that would expose their story. For all you doubters, go with me a moment that this highly researched story is true. Wouldn't you want a legitimate long time "secret love" of Elvis to act exactly as Lucy has? Putting his career and interest over hers? Wouldn't you want a true daughter like sweet Desiree to act exactly like she has? Making no long, ugly legal fight against the Presley estate and merely being happy to know the story of her creation as told in Are You Lonesome Tonight?
Elvis was very young when he dated June Juanico. That love didn't continue. She broke up with him when he had just bought Graceland. She met him on the train, he thought she was going home with him. Instead she told him she was marrying another man. She jumped off of a moving train at the end. He was maybe hurt by that breakup. Anita meant something to Elvis, but than he went to Germany and changed. It seems like he wasn't really into Anita anymore while he was in Germany. She'd call and ask him questions. Elvis met Elizabeth Stefaniac in Germany, she lived with him in his house and she even wrote a book and talked about their love affair with Elvis. She was his secret live- in girlfriend. Later Elizabeth Stefaniak married Rex Mansfield a friend of Elvis. He came back to America and his relationship with Anita ended. Anita heard the news reports about Priscilla and broke it off with Elvis. Anita had been kept out of Elvis' life because the Colonel wouldn't allow Anita to go to Germany. His relationship with Lucy went on throughout his life.@@handmup
So that was very interesting to say the least! I’ll have to go process this for awhile so thank you so much for showing this!! ❤❤❤ I’m leaning towards believing it more so than I did before. I mean it’s Possible! I wanna hear more of the book now for sure!
He’s very interesting! Thank you again for interviewing him & for him letting you. We need to hear stories like this. It is so important. If that truly is Elvis’s Daughter they need to do a DNA test.
Thank you for this intriguing interview. Joe, just what you have read so far, I was beginning to think that Lucy's story was believable. Just the little nuances of her stories. I'm really looking forward to the rest of the book. Thanks to both of you .
Thanks so much Joe for this great video ! I really love the book “Are you lonesome tonight” which I read in 1996 in English and in French, my mother tongue being French, I bought the 2 versions. This moving, poignant book moved me to tears and I've been convinced that Lucy is telling the whole truth. I'm so happy that someone is finally making a video about this so precious book, as very few medias have covered it until now. It's truly a blessing and an honor for us readers to have Dary Matera here live to testify about Lucy's revelations, who unfortunately is no longer here to defend the truth of what she experienced with Elvis. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, dear Dary, for being there to enlighten those who don't know this story, and thank you for continuing to defend Lucy's truth with such sincerity, integrity and courage facing all those who reject your book and who humiliated and hurt Lucy by accusing her of lying, she who had already suffered so much all her life and who showed such courage to succeed in digging out the secrets buried deep within her being. It's the most beautiful love story I've ever read in my life, never has a book moved me so much, and it still resonates with me today. Lucy is such a beautiful person physically and spiritually, she is such a beautiful soul, she really deserved to live a happy life as a couple with Elvis! I think Lucy really was the perfect wife for Elvis and he would have been so happy if he could have married her ! This love thwarted by events is heartbreaking when you realize how much Lucy and Elvis have suffered being separated. This wonderful book really deserves a filmmaker to take an interest in it. It would be such a well-deserved tribute to Lucy and Elvis and I pray that a great, beautiful and heartfelt film will be made about this magnificent love story. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart dear Dary and Joe for this wonderful video, which brightens my day ! 🙏❤🥰
All we need is DNA to prove this to be honest l am not quite buying into this it sounds a good story but there is lots of other stories that sound the same until they can prove it l won’t believe it sorry if this upsets anyone but I need concrete DNA to prove the truth it shouldn’t be so hard to prove in this day and age he seems a nice genuine man but we still need proof
Common sense! DNA is the only proof! These people who think Desiree looks like Elvis, I don’t see it. Elvis Presley Estate Lawyers have said since the book first came out that this is a sham story.
Geraldo Rivera didn’t believe her. He also pointed out how very unlikely it is for people to remember detailed conversations with someone 35 years ago which would have been the amount of time from 1953 to when the book was written. It’s just a fantasy story as he said. Everything Geraldo asked her for proof of letters, pictures, etc, she refused. There are court documents May 1988 in Mississippi involving Lucy & Dary.
I'm with you. I love Elvis no matter what. But, as many women as he had... it's not just possible, it's highly probable. 😅 One lady a few comments back said he was a good Christian boy 😂😂😂 I hope that woman never hears him saying why he missed a NASA launch one time 😂😂😂😂 I'm still laughing!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I do remember and I really can't remember Who asked him who was his true love,his answer was you don't know her.This was in his late 30s. So it is Very possible! Elvis kept his real feelings to himself, even his father. So I wouldn't dismiss it out of hand.This lady never sought publicity even after this story came out.
@@Edited356No I can't afford the books, but have wanted them That's why I'm so happy I found Joes channel! Elvis wasn't an overnight success like has been portrayed. Scotty Moore said every night they played some little town in bars etc. and sometimes had to jump in the car right after an engagement to get to the next one in time. Elvis paid his dues, like everyone else for very little money.
I have the hardback book, read many years ago, & believed it sounded true, but read many books about Elvis over the years & still an Elvis fan from 1955. Dary Matera has convinced me that Lucy’s story was true! I’m so happy that Elvis did experience true love with Lucy!! ❤️👑🇺🇸
@@germainemuller2993 Exactly lol. Anyone who thinks Elvis loved any one woman, is delusional... He was sadly good at making girls think he loved only them... Part of his charm..
" I’m so happy that Elvis did experience true love with Lucy" Lol you can't put YOUR opinion and hopes on someone else.. Elvis didn't love any one woman. Or loved all of them. Either way, he always cheated and lied. That was part of his charm, to make girls think he loved only them, and apparently, it's even fooled some of you too!
This interview was so interesting. I remember reading the book couple years ago. I bought it off Amazon just couldn’t put it down. Even in 58 Daddy’s were not allowed in Hospital rooms while giving birth and many Father’s were not with the mom ( ; for different reasons). Signature of the father would not have been necessary, just his name. Women do this all the time now as far as using another last name for the father. The signature is not necessary. You haven’t finished reading the book yet, so I don’t know if Elvis ever gave Lucy money, cars ect… Parker would have absolutely kept this quiet if it’s true. If I’m not mistaken Elvis, in his last will testimony stated that any children born out of marriage, would not receive anything from his estate. Doesn’t sound like Desiree needs anything from the Presley estate so why would she come forward now or resurface and put her self through the mess that’s going on. I wouldn’t. I’m keeping my mind open. Anyone that thinks it’s NOT possibly Elvis didn’t father any other children is delusional. I mean we’re talking about Elvis. I feel bad for those that don’t want to keep going with this book. It’s very interesting even if you end up not believing it. It’s a fantastic story and it could be possible. Please excuse any misspellings or wording. I had a stroke many years ago and I can’t articulate myself like I once was able to do.
@@margarettaylor8107 he may have said that because he thought it was correct as Elvis was not told about this child. I read the book years ago too and everyone interviewed denied knowing about this woman but it could have been in their interests to do that.
I really wish someone in the Presley family would provide Desiree a way to test her DNA. She deserves recognition. This book had too many facts not to be true..
My gut tells me this is a true story, and seeing how in depth the research has been done to be sure it lines up, why would anyone doubt it? I have had the song are you lonesome tonight running through my head, started playing it on my guitar, then I find these videos. I think I am being steered to this story. Yes I know how crazy I sound, I am. Just ordered Dary and Lucy's book on Ebay for $14 shipped, they are still out there and affordable. I am really glad I found this story about Lucy and Desiree.
There is absolutely no way that Elvis could have slept with as many people as he did and not have any other child other than Lisa. I believe there are a few of his children around. Priscilla and the estate have just blocked them all.
I read the book in the 90's when I saw it in the library here in the UK. I remember reading on the train to work and I loved the book. It was so beautifully written and there was way too much information for it to be fake. It is a lovely story of Lucy's and Elvis and it's nice to think she is still alive today. It must be horrible for people to deniay who her father is and call her mother a liar. She has the bone structure of Elvis, Lisa Marie had his eyes. We are all not copies of our parents. Love to see you interview Desiree now all these years later. Great interview BTW. 😊👍
As I have said before in a comment on another of your videos, I believe this story, and I believed it in 1988 when the book first came out and I bought it. I met Lucy at a book signing event then and told her I chose to believe her story. I've always had this story in the back of my mind and a few years ago , noticed Desiree Presley on Instagram and followed her . I was sad to see that Lucy had passed away. I am so glad you are bringing this story to light. If there is the slightest chance that Desiree is the child of Elvis, and I believe she is, it is so unfair for Desiree, now in her 60's, to never have this fact publicly validated As you state, EPE says they own the rights to the poem, so that's enough proof there that they recognize that it is authentic. I have the first edition of "Are You Lonesome tonight," and I have quite a collection of books about Elvis , starting with the one I got for Christmas when I was very young about Elvis in the Army. As I said, this story has always been in the back of my mind, so I think now I will reread "Are You Lonesome tonight."
Thank you thank you for rereading the book to us. I’ve never heard of any of this. I completely believe it. Why wouldn’t I? He was 18 years old why would this be impossible? I completely believe it
I don't buy it. They make claims but none of them look like Elvis or Lisa in my opinion. If it's true why wouldn't she tell Elvis. If Elvis would have known he had another child he would have taken care of the child because he was a Southern Gentleman.
It’s amazing people can be so easily swayed & convinced without actual DNA proof! There are very good pathological liars & delusional people who believe in their own fantasies. This very old story is just that. A very old unproven story.
@ I think it’s true after hearing the whole book and the talks with Dary. Yes I believe Elvis had One Woman in his life that truly cared about ELVIS and NOT what his fame and fortune could do for her!! It’s really Heartbreaking 💔 that they never got to truly be together and although I believe Elvis knew in his heart that Desiree was his, Lucy never confirmed it, but somehow he Knew!! Elvis was a very perspective man and highly intelligent!! Desiree DESERVES the Presley name!!! She also never wanted Anything monetary from her father! It’s just such a heartbreaking and yet Beautiful story that I believe to be true!!
Hi joe just started watching your channel, had heard this story many years ago,now all the parties involved have sadly past ,can Desiree now bring all the picsz letters and diary to light in memory of her mother , maybe a film ,as theres many about El, to many fans this would give more clout to this story and perhaps the Presley estate can do DNA for this woman to claim whats rightly hers,a true blood presley,or is there others controling this to stop her! (I know they didnt want anything from the estate)The story is something i have dreamed about like probably many women has , Dary seems to have wrote this book with no proof only what he's said about her being private even though they both did interviews, being ridiculed for many years, the fans need more proof.maybe an other interview with Desiree ,i personally would love this to be true, great love story, someone said high cheek bones and black hair and looking similar doesn't make you a Presley..And who is Deborah Presley!! Well thats another story ...
We haven’t gotten to that part yet. But be aware that with Lisa passed away and Elvis passed away. The estate doesn’t want to do any sort of DNA test. There’s no conclusive test that’s possible. Now I don’t know whether they try to do a DNA test back in the day. We are just at the beginning of the story. But I do know that the Elvis Presley estate recognized the poem that Elvis wrote to Lucy as property of the estate and would not let it be included in the book. The handwriting experts verify that it. I think that’s where we have to start from with this story.
@@RareElvisPhotosExcellent point! ❤ What are they afraid of? I don't believe it would ruin Elvis reputation, especially because he's well known to have loved the ladies. But also if he didn't know until just before he passed, he certainly couldn't be blamed for not recognizing the child and providing for her. We all know Elvis always took care of his responsibilities and those that weren't! ❤
A DNA test would only prove a small part of a 300 page book that includes thousands of specific details.. And the haters would just move on and start questioning the rest of the story. There's no pleasing some people.
I think a lot are Pricilla fans,and alot are in denial about Elvis their Idol instead of being a fan of Elvis the man! Most of the ones Elvis was involved with weren't serious,but there's no way there wasn't a couple that he did love,but put his career first,to keep providing for his family.As time went on,he became an industry himself, employing hundreds of people. So he had to ignore his own happiness to do It. He was asked so many times by those closest to him why not take some time off. His answer was always the same.That he had too many depending on him!😢@@DaryMatera
This video really doesn’t discuss the DNA. We’re really just discussing the meetings of the 1953. This is a book that the Elvis Presley estate did not even try to block. They actually blocked them from using a poem that Elvis wrote to her that was verified by the FBI. Even steve vai legendary guitar player wrote a song about it and the elvis prelsey estate are blocking him from using the poem now because it’s considered property of the Elvis Presley estate. Still, the poem that Elvis gave her is owned by the family
@@RareElvisPhotos i realize the video doesn't discuss DNA but until there is exact proof of Elvis having another child I won't believe that he did. This story has been around for a long time. There has been renewed interest in everything Elvis since the Baz Luhrman movie. This is only my opinion but I have never heard any proof that there is another child.
This is a beautiful, very believable story! Elvis was a romantic man who was looking for real, deep, all consuming love. Elvis fans need to realize that we are all learning about Elvis, this is exciting to me. Elvis said that he loved only one person and no one would guess who that was. People have guessed it was Ann Margaret but it's likely this woman.
I absolutely know Desiree is Elvis and Lucy's daughter! I'm happy Dary was persistent in getting Lucy to agree to the book. She had such a hard life that began at a very young age. I wish when Desiree answered the phone when Elvis called she had said her name was Desiree instead of Romaine.
The t v news reports things like Lisa is the only child of Elvis. The t v main stream news repeats phrases such as Lisa is the only child of Elvis. How do they know how many children he had? They don't. The people who make money off of Graceland and Elvis want to control the info and want you to believe that. That's called mind control or conditioning.
Well I don't know because like this author said Parker would have made sure they got abortions. Joyce Bova who Billy Smith didn't recall, but said it's possible she spent time with Elvis, and he didn't know all the women Elvis was with. Remember Billy was very young when in these years and wouldn't have with him on the road. Elvis is 8 years older than Billy. Anyway she waited over 30 years before she claimed she had an abortion and never told Elvis that she was pregnant, because she was afraid he'd stop seeing her.
This has given me a few things to think about. No, I haven't ever read the book nor have I gotten to listen to you read it yet. Never was interested before because I remembered seeing them on I believe it was Donahue or Geraldo Rivera or both. To be honest, I don't think I gave them a chance then, thinking all these people that have come out after his death being after his money. Wonder if I can find the show on RUclips. I will start doing my research now and I am sorry I was so closed minded about it then.
I just don't know why people give any of this kind of stuff the time of day. She claims to have met Elvis in 1953 when he was basically a Frank Sinatra impersonator, at a VIP barbecue for political big wigs. Elvis hadn't even been called back to Sun at this point, in fact, he hadn't even made his second acetate. He had only just graduated and hadn't even met Dixie Locke. The only times he had performed live, were at school talent shows. You really need not read any further than that. The rest of her book maybe true but the Elvis part is most certainly not!
Well, I think we have to have an open mind that Elvis tried to make opportunities for himself before sun records. We know that he tried to addition for bands in Memphis and got turned down. It is documented that he auditioned for this music jam where Lucy lived, and he was turned down. I can tell you there is an artist myself long before I got my first gig. I played a ton of places with just my guitar. Long before I got a recording contract I’ve been playing with just my guitar or my band. Presley didn’t just pick up a guitar and then suddenly get a record deal with son. He was honing his craft, trying to play everywhere trying to sing songs trying to be an artist. Mostly around his friends in Lauderdale but it’s documented that he did try to audition for a band in 1953. Before the sun recordings.
@@RareElvisPhotos - Why do we need to when we know it's nonsense? I know he didn't just pick up a guitar and get a record deal. Sun records didn't just give people record deals but they did allow anyone off the street to make an acetate. Elvis made 2. But in 1953, the only live show he did was at his school. He just graduated that year and like I said, hadn't even met Dixie Locke, He was struggling to find a job and wasn't even sure what he wanted to do. How on earth would he have been invited to sing at a VIP event? Common sense tell you it's rubbish.
Joe, I feel that the comments that are negative in my opinion are close minded about Elvis & Lucy. I had no idea about this story until you started reading it. And after your interview with Dary, I'm more convinced it is true. Thank you
@@Maxie19699 Your "know it all" take is preposterous. It was a picnic, very informal, and as a good politician, the governor featured up-and-coming local talent. You've lost sight of the fact that Elvis was freakin' Elvis, even then. A hundred different people could have heard Elvis play somewhere, were blown away, and recommended him to the governor's staff. Elvis was playing on flatbed trucks in supermarket parking lots at the time. It wasn't like Lucy's dance team was from Shindig Or Hullabaloo either. Local talent. Used at political events all the time to this day. Routine. You are overthinking this out of some form of curious pathological hatred.
@@DaryMatera Elvis wasn't 'freakin' Elvis back then, that's the point. You obviously have a vested interest in trying to make this stick - it doesn't. Elvis did play on flatbed trucks AFTER he recorded That's Alright and was playing with Scotty and Bill. NOT on his own!
I truly don't believe Elvis had any children, other than Lisa marie, Elvis wasn't a Mormon, he was a good Chritian well brought up boy, his songs were just that, he didn't write his songs, people read to much into the words of songs,not like Lisa Marie who wrote from lived her experience. Elvis had a lot of love stories, think poor Lucy fantasized to get her through life.
How pray tell did Lucy "fantasized" a love poem that multiple handwriting experts - including the FBI - say derived from the hand of Elvis, and that the Presley Estate has claimed as their property?
Good Christian boys have hormones and Elvis had alot of them. His numerous girlfriends are well documented. This is not even up for discussion. He always wanted someone with him. He was lonely and he loved women! I hope you never see and hear the video of him talking after a concert, as to why he missed a NASA launch. 😅😅😅 Trust me...he loved women. Don't watch to the video! 😅😅❤❤❤ Elvis forever!
Elvis was an actor. He chose his songs based on his personal life. He was singing to Lucy. He even came up with gestures to show her He was thinking about her. His hand over his ear. His outstretched arm. He came from a Christian upbringing but his favorite books were the prophet and books about eastern religions, philosophy. He was completely into the Occult and Numerology. He talked about many things with friends. Read "We Remember Elvis" by June Berry Hill & friends, read "Face to Face With Elvis" by June Berry Hill. Elvis was a real person. There are many books you can read on Elvis.
Look if this WAS true it would be headlining all over the world 😂🤣 it’s old news 🤷♀️ if ELVIS had all these children that have came forward to say I’M ELVIS love child WE would be knee deep in ELViS kids 😂🤣😂🤣
He slept with literally thousands of young girls. In those two decades there was a completely different lens for these things, things were kept very private. Which is why I think we are swimming in elvis kids, but they don't know they are elvis kids.
deja de decir chorradas, estabas tú allí sujetando él colchón, mientras Elvis ❤️ estaba en plena acción? Por favor. Tú no sabes con cuántas mujeres se acostó o dejó de acostarse, la mayoría de estas damas se inventan las cosas, que casualidad que no lo dijeron en su momento. Con las que si estuvo se sabe con certeza. Por cierto, ninguna eran chicas jovencitas, todas eran más de 20 años.
It would be somewhat interesting if prissy would ever ever be transparenty truthful if she was asked if she thought E would have any 'other' adult children outthere. Would she be honest?🤣
I have enjoyed the channel. Until now. It's one thing to read books like Child Bride etc and form opinions from there. I've had this book since the time it came out. There were all of these years where Lucy could have gone through the court system to try to get DNA and yet nothing. And then she also becomes a friend of John Wayne? Not buying this story, let's just stick to what we know ie Elvis and Lisa and not glamorize people who try to exploit them. So many other books that matter.
My mind is going to crazy thinking of all I know about Elvis! Parker also hid good material away from Elvis to keep good Rock and Roll away from him. He wanted Elvis to be more main stream.
I’m a little behind as I started first listening to Elvis and Kathy. And I can only listen to one story at a time. 🤣 This book is very intriguing and my mind and heart are open to it. Only up to this point in the book where they just met and already Elvis seems like the young Elvis, shy, quiet, kind, respectful, honest. I was a little doubtful on the timing of him being in Louisiana but I remember reading somewhere, maybe Peter Guarlnicks book, where he would drive down to La to try out for singing spots. Also wasn’t aware he rode horses until 1956 but that doesn’t mean he hadn’t…and anyone could go rent one at that stable near the zoo. Also wasn’t realistic to me that he would go out for steaks and champagne cause he didn’t have a lot of money and none to blow on a fancy restaurant. But that’s not enough for me to close my heart and mind to the story. Maybe he had just got paid and was trying to impress her. Thank you, Joe, for explaining as a musician how he would be able to walk up without a manager and offer to sing at Eagles Nest or places in La. He was trying to get experience and make money. Crazy how Lucy’s sister lived near Elvis and he mowed her lawn! God putting the pieces together for them to meet. I have thoroughly enjoyed your interview with Dary (not sure if I spelled it right). He certainly has proven himself to me. I am pretty much a believer now and am so excited to listen to more of this story! I hope you’ll see my comment bc it’s kinda old at this point. 🤦♀️
Listening to this man for 10 minutes, and i believe that he at least had a strong case and is honest and trustworthy. And I'm a lifelong Elvis fan and defender. Im also a realist. Elvis isnt a god who lived a perfectly squeaky clean life. I'm really interested in this book now. Thank you for being brave and speaking on this.
I enjoyed the interview, and my intuition tells me this could be true. Elvis loved women and he was a man of mystery. No one forgets their first love, so it makes sense that he would call her periodically. She must have been a strong woman to have kept that secret of a child from him all of those years.
I believe there is a chance but I don't believe her story. I would believe Judd girl his daughter lol. She actually reminds me Elvis. I believe he could have another child but don't believe he was that reckless. Look after wards he never got anyone pregnant. He was smarter than that. Always love Elvis no matter what people say. He was a man not a God but he was great.
@@sandralybrand9425 ???? Desiree' did go public. Lucy knew the story was true. That's all that mattered to her. She was a very proud woman and found the demands for scientific proof to be insulting. If you were in that position you might feel the same.
Updated my comment: What I don't get is why Lucy and Desiree went on Phil Donahue. Desiree made herself look like a weirdo. That's why she was so hard to believe. Update: I went and looked at the Donahue show again and I made a mistake. It was that Deborah girl that was weird. My bad. I watched Lucy and Desiree again and I totally believe Lucy's story. I don't know if I think Desiree looks so much like Elvis. On the fence about that. But, if Lucy is telling the truth. I feel sad for her.
Desiree' is very shy and reserved. If that personality to you makes someone a "weirdo" you're just a rather insensitive "weirdo" yourself. They went on Phil Donahue as part of the mandated book tour. Which was painful to both of them.
I think I’m a recent interview , debrah claimed she got dna testing against deserey and they weren’t a match . So if one of them is the child of Elvis , one of them is not . I think all of these “kids” should test against each other , if there are matches of complete strangers , most likely they are the truth tellers
I would love to hear some of the stories that Lucy told that we're not published in the book. I just love this love story and believe it to be true. Lucy is with Elvis now eternally.
I read this book back in 1987 when it was released. I believe this is highly credible and is certainly believable. It was a very well-written and resourced book.
Thank you Joe this was very interesting it is amazing that after all these years there is still so much we don’t know about Elvis.
This is a old story ,DNA would solve it ! I Stick with Lisa Marie until there is DNA proof.
That would be great, but where would they get the DNA?
Where will they get the DNA from, both are dead and buried. There is some Elvis hair that still hasn't been sold and maybe the wart he had removed from his hand when he was young but the owner won't part with that
Apparently she did a dna test.
@@katekleinsteuber7652 with whom? And where is the evidence, I would've thought this would be massive news
@@theapavlou3030 a court said that she was Elvis's daughter.I googled it.
I was born in Germany, and I'm a lifelong ELVIS fan, mow living in the Southwest of the US. Thank you for this great interview. 😊
Lucy May certainly have kept her story secret to protect Elvis, but as someone who has had a child out of my original marriage . She was also a married woman, so She was protecting herself, Deseri and her other children that she had from that marriage. Thank you Dary, what a fabulous story..
God has given us all gifts in this life time. My gift is the gift of discernment! I know in my spirit what the truth is. Lucy told the truth and everyone will know this truth when Jesus returns.
I do too! Elvis is with Jesus Christ now!
Imagine being the offspring of Elvis and not being recognized as such!
Priscilla refused all DNA requests over the years. Such an unbelievably narcissistic thing to do to deny others such basic knowledge and rights!
Sickening!
That woman will have a lot of explaining to do to the Almighty.
I agree! In doing so, she's just put more speculation out there! I think she's been afraid there are more children than just Lisa. Not only for the moneys sake( number 1 for her interests) but also, she couldn't have the spotlight as being the Only woman that gave Elvis a child! She's ridden that horse since Elvis died and helped her add on her fairytales( Lies)
For most things about Priscilla, I would agree, but not with this ridiculous story, it falls apart in the first few chapters. If you know anything about Elvis, it's just laughable.
@@Maxie19699 If the first few chapters are true, then the rest of it is as well. That's the way life works. But hey, you fancy yourself a sociological expert and the ultimate judge of history and literature! Talk about laughable
Yes, it was Prissy, who denied the DNA testing, however, it was Lucy, regardless of her reasons, who deprived Elvis of knowing and spending time with his daughter, and it was Lucy, who deprived her daughter from knowing and spending time with her father.
@@vicki6070 That's all true. Lucy could be a stubborn cuss at times. But she did it for what she felt were the right reasons. To protect Elvis from scandal. Same with burying the poem for decades because Elvis misspelled a few words. Took me two years to wring that out of her to help prove her story.
At 18 yrs old ELVIS went to Sun Records to make a record for his Mama .
He didn't graduate till 1953.
He was called back to Sun in 1954 because Mariam liked his voice and saved it . Later when Sam was looking for new singer , Mariam pulled out the acetate and Sam liked what he heard.
Remember ELVIS worked to help his family ..
I don't think he traveled till he had a band with
Scotty Moore and a bass player.
He didn't meet them till 1954.
That's true. But Elvis was only popular in the south at the time and didn't have national exposure. After he met Scotty and Bill they criss crossed the country even after he made the record at Sun Records and his gigs at Louisiana Hayride. They stayed in the road pretty much a year, before Parker got interested in him
Elvis would have graduated in either May or June 1953 and met Desiree in the Fall 1953.
@@vicki6070Hola Vicky 👋,. que sabes de está historia?
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@@vicki6070 No he had not travelled yet.
Like I said Joe anybody is better than Priscilla I can't stand that woman I'm sorry I just don't like her I don't like what she's done to Lisa since she's passed away I don't like what she's done to her grandchildren I just don't like the woman May God have mercy on her soul
@sherroncunningham7845 I can't stand her either. Lisa wasn't talking to Priscilla till the movie came out with Austin Butler playing Elvis... Lisa only stood next to Priscilla for the movie's sake, and when Austin won his award, and if you noticed Lisa was having Jerry Schilling holding her arm while being interviewed... It really pissed Lisa off that her mother wanted another lying movie made about her, and to drag her dad's name and image through the mud. If you noticed that Priscilla's movie gets made after Lisa's death. What pisses me off to is that Priscilla changed her last name back to Presley after Elvis passed away! She is a narcissist, and it's all about her. She put Lisa in that Scientology b.s, and if Elvis was living, I know that he'd stopped that shit! I can't stand that woman, she's a money grabber, and took Elvis back to court for more millions of dollars, and got it! Elvis almost lost Graceland over that , and ended up selling his song catalog after Parker talked him into it because Parker got his million out of the sale! After Elvis paid that lil' brat her millions, he only had $500-$1,000.00 left! I can't stand Parker either, no manager gets paid half of their clients earnings, and half of their music catalog! Parker was just a piece of shit as much as Priscilla is! Everything I just stated is 💯 % facts!
Oh and did you see where somehow Priscilla's loser doofus son Navaron gets a percentage out of Elvis's estate? He's no relation to Elvis!!! Navaron never liked Lisa Marie at all coming to find out! That Priscilla is something else!
Interesting how Lucy describes Elvis' relationship with Linda. No one talks or has talked about Linda that way. This was Lucy's thoughts on Linda in real time as it was happening. It reads like someone who was not familiar with Linda. She was reacting to what Elvis told her about Linda.
I read this book years ago. It’s a beautiful story and beautifully written. It’s a privilege to hear the author talk about it and tell his stories about it. Desireé and Lucy were stunning and Lucy’s protectiveness of Elvis was almost palpable
I read the book when it first came out in Australia and I had no doubt that Lucy was telling the truth. I felt so sad for her as Elvis always had someone to cuddle at night but she didn't. That's tragic buy I'm thrilled to hear that Desiree had a good life.
There was a lady awhile back believed that she was Elvis's daughter, and she did have DNA test done. Coming to find out she wasn't Elvis's daughter, but was in fact his half sibling! This was done by DNA, and I forgot the woman's name? But this person claiming to be Elvis's love child? I'm not going to say yes or no till there is DNA evidence, and it's a damn miracle that he didn't have more children with all the women he slept with!
I believe Lucy's Story!
I am glad that Elvis had a wonderful love! ❤️
Wow! Now that is amazing that Elvis had Lucy and modeled Priscilla after her is just remarkable! This is so Real!
I am so happy that Desiree had a wonderful marriage!
Me too!
Well, I completely believe it. Why would it be shocking to everybody? He was 18 years old I mean, let’s get real. Why would this be shocking.
Agreed!
Me too ✋️ ❤
He did have a lot of woman and it is truly possible
Well you never know- there was this woman here in Holland who claimed her father was the prince of the Netherlands and of course they called her a crazy hoaxer but then after prince Bernhard died it turned out that her Dna was tested 100% positive as being his daughter.Her mother ,it turned out, had been one of his secret mistresses.
Many movies and television series dealt with illegitimate children being accepted long before DNA. Tarzan. Dallas. The Big Valley. On and on.
Shat is her conclusive evidence? She has none.
@ All I‘m saying is that sometimes a story can sound really incredible almost impossible to be real but that doesn‘t mean it isn‘t true. I didn‘t say she is his daughter I‘m just saying nothing is what it seems.
@@margarettaylor8107 It's a love story. Not a legal trial.
@@TheSolidheroes Isn't love "really incredible." Doesn't it conquer all?
I am so glad you are reading this book on your RUclips channel. I had only heard bits and pieces of this story and always dismissed it as false. But now, I'm not so sure it is false. I have had many experiences in my life that would seem quite incredible, unbelievable, and I am not a famous person, nor have I ever been involved with a famous person. Hearing Dary talk about his research, his interactions with Lucy and other people in her life, this becomes more and more credible. Finally, I know these two things...no one knows what goes on between two people except those two people...and the truth will always find its way out into the light of day. I pray for these families, that they have made peace within themselves because there is no way to change anything from the past. We remember you, Elvis, and we love you...still. (Judy C)
And wow what a fabulous interview. Thank you, this is the best ever!
The only thing that makes me roll my eyes, is he told EVERY woman he loved them and that they were the only one for him, etc. etc. That isn't anything new. That was part of his charm to make girls think that (and even some ppl here that weren't even involved, just because of the way she wrote it.. That's what SHE is led to beileve by a charmer... Doesn't mean it's true! ). He sadly lied and cheated on every girl he ever saw. Either that , or he literally loved EVERY girl he ever saw.... In which case, even still, there was never any special woman he truly loved........
It's not about any "mental block on trying to protect Elvis". If it's part of his story, it's part of his story. People love him and his story.
But where the sillyness is , is even like Mr. Dary said, " it's Lucy's life and her story and she viewed it in a very romantic way. It's glorified".. Exactly! She, like many other women, believed he loved them, as that's what he told all of them. But people take an assumption and make it their own, and act like it's a fact, when it's their own personal thoughts and assumption.
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It also makes no sense as to why they'd "hide" their relationship?? Elvis would date and sleep with plenty of non-famous women and it made news.. Priscilla wasn't originally known to the public, yet he still persued her in a way that it eventually did, so why not Lucy? If he loved her so much like people think, then he wouldn't have cared of her status.... I think it was just another long held booty call, like many of the girls.........
And it makes no sense about Lucy "protecting" Elvis. From what? He wouldn't have had any of his livelihood hurt because he would have been dating someone that no one would have known the history of....
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Also, I have a difficult time believing Lucy was the last or only person he called the night before he passed, to make plans because he knew he was going to pass, or what may have you.
It's said he also spoke with Priscilla that night.. And there's another woman who I watched a 2 hour talk on who said he also was asking for her for the last few months of his life.. So again, possibly going back to then he loved many and not just 1.
Thanks Joe, loved the interview with Dary. Looking forward to more insight from him.
I’ve read this book twice over the years. Enjoyed it very much. Must admit, Desiree does look like Elvis.
That's right no DNA forget it. He was not the kind to marry he knew that it wouldn't work.
It seems inconsistent of Elvis to bring alcohol for his date with Lucy. No other girlfriend account that I’ve read ever mentioned him offering alcohol or drinking. It would seem more like Elvis to have brought Pepsi’s not champagne .
Exactly! I always heard people who were with him & knew said Elvis didn’t drink! He didn’t like alcohol when he tried it. Also, what was the drinking age at that time for Elvis to supposedly be buying alcohol? Nope! I will never believe this scandalous fiction tale! There’s even interviews with JD Sumner saying he knew Elvis since Elvis was 14 years old & Elvis was not a drinker.
For everyone who talks about DNA testing. People forget that Elvis came from a large family. The Presley and smith families are large if Desiree or her family if she had any children or grandchildren could still do a DNA test and if any of the relatives have done DNA it could be verified against their DNA and it doesn’t matter if they were 2nd 3rd or 4th cousins it would show up as a match Do I believe this story I think that there is a possibility that it’s true I haven’t read the book but I am interested now.
I read this book and found it completely believable. Elvis in the book sounds like Elvis.
DNA....GEEEEEZZZZ ...LOTS OF WOMEN MET ELVIS...GIVE DNA RESULTS OR SHUT UP
Great interview,I truly enjoyed it. I read the book many years ago and loved it and now it is really going to mean so much more,thank you both.
It's always been said you couldn't make Elvis do something he didn't want to do. So, if Lucy was his true love he would have made a way for her to be with him and not kept her a secret. He gave money, homes and cars to complete strangers. Did he lavish her with a beautiful home and cars on a regular bases like he did his friends and family? If not, why would he do for his friends and not for the love of his life?
Elvis told May Mann his only true love was May Mann.
I mean June Juanico was his great love.
@@margarettaylor8107 He and Anita Wood talked about marriage and had Gladys's blessings. They even picked out their daughters name if they had one and it was going to be Lisa Marie.
Lucy wanted nothing to do with Elvis The King's filthy lucre. She loved the teenage boy she knew in her youth. Pure love. Protected love. She firmly told Elvis that many, many times. She wanted him to do nothing that would expose their story.
For all you doubters, go with me a moment that this highly researched story is true. Wouldn't you want a legitimate long time "secret love" of Elvis to act exactly as Lucy has? Putting his career and interest over hers? Wouldn't you want a true daughter like sweet Desiree to act exactly like she has? Making no long, ugly legal fight against the Presley estate and merely being happy to know the story of her creation as told in Are You Lonesome Tonight?
Elvis was very young when he dated June Juanico. That love didn't continue. She broke up with him when he had just bought Graceland. She met him on the train, he thought she was going home with him. Instead she told him she was marrying another man. She jumped off of a moving train at the end. He was maybe hurt by that breakup.
Anita meant something to Elvis, but than he went to Germany and changed. It seems like he wasn't really into Anita anymore while he was in Germany. She'd call and ask him questions.
Elvis met Elizabeth Stefaniac in Germany, she lived with him in his house and she even wrote a book and talked about their love affair with Elvis. She was his secret live- in girlfriend.
Later Elizabeth Stefaniak married Rex Mansfield a friend of Elvis. He came back to America and his relationship with Anita ended.
Anita heard the news reports about Priscilla and broke it off with Elvis. Anita had been kept out of Elvis' life because the Colonel wouldn't allow Anita to go to Germany.
His relationship with Lucy went on throughout his life.@@handmup
So that was very interesting to say the least! I’ll have to go process this for awhile so thank you so much for showing this!! ❤❤❤
I’m leaning towards believing it more so than I did before. I mean it’s Possible! I wanna hear more of the book now for sure!
I think Elvis had a lot of loves. He probably wanted to be settled down and married but he knew that wasn’t possible for him.
Great talk! It was a pleasure to watch this! Thank you Mr Sins and Mr Matera!💚☀️
You're welcome.
@@DaryMatera I wish you and your family all the best!☀️
@@marion_R Ditto!
He’s very interesting! Thank you again for interviewing him & for him letting you. We need to hear stories like this. It is so important. If that truly is Elvis’s Daughter they need to do a DNA test.
Thank you for this intriguing interview. Joe, just what you have read so far, I was beginning to think that Lucy's story was believable. Just the little nuances of her stories. I'm really looking forward to the rest of the book. Thanks to both of you .
Thanks so much Joe for this great video ! I really love the book “Are you lonesome tonight” which I read in 1996 in English and in French, my mother tongue being French, I bought the 2 versions. This moving, poignant book moved me to tears and I've been convinced that Lucy is telling the whole truth. I'm so happy that someone is finally making a video about this so precious book, as very few medias have covered it until now. It's truly a blessing and an honor for us readers to have Dary Matera here live to testify about Lucy's revelations, who unfortunately is no longer here to defend the truth of what she experienced with Elvis. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, dear Dary, for being there to enlighten those who don't know this story, and thank you for continuing to defend Lucy's truth with such sincerity, integrity and courage facing all those who reject your book and who humiliated and hurt Lucy by accusing her of lying, she who had already suffered so much all her life and who showed such courage to succeed in digging out the secrets buried deep within her being. It's the most beautiful love story I've ever read in my life, never has a book moved me so much, and it still resonates with me today. Lucy is such a beautiful person physically and spiritually, she is such a beautiful soul, she really deserved to live a happy life as a couple with Elvis! I think Lucy really was the perfect wife for Elvis and he would have been so happy if he could have married her ! This love thwarted by events is heartbreaking when you realize how much Lucy and Elvis have suffered being separated. This wonderful book really deserves a filmmaker to take an interest in it. It would be such a well-deserved tribute to Lucy and Elvis and I pray that a great, beautiful and heartfelt film will be made about this magnificent love story. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart dear Dary and Joe for this wonderful video, which brightens my day ! 🙏❤🥰
Well Said! I think it would make a wonderful movie too! There is too much that is real and I believe it all the way! 💗💯
This interview is awesome
All we need is DNA to prove this to be honest l am not quite buying into this it sounds a good story but there is lots of other stories that sound the same until they can prove it l won’t believe it sorry if this upsets anyone but I need concrete DNA to prove the truth it shouldn’t be so hard to prove in this day and age he seems a nice genuine man but we still need proof
Common sense! DNA is the only proof! These people who think Desiree looks like Elvis, I don’t see it. Elvis Presley Estate Lawyers have said since the book first came out that this is a sham story.
Geraldo Rivera didn’t believe her. He also pointed out how very unlikely it is for people to remember detailed conversations with someone 35 years ago which would have been the amount of time from 1953 to when the book was written. It’s just a fantasy story as he said. Everything Geraldo asked her for proof of letters, pictures, etc, she refused. There are court documents May 1988 in Mississippi involving Lucy & Dary.
@@SashaRose-d9lshe kept diaries they say.
@@ccat148 Geraldo Rivera asked to see them as proof & she refused…
I'm with you. I love Elvis no matter what. But, as many women as he had... it's not just possible, it's highly probable. 😅 One lady a few comments back said he was a good Christian boy 😂😂😂 I hope that woman never hears him saying why he missed a NASA launch one time 😂😂😂😂 I'm still laughing!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I do remember and I really can't remember Who asked him who was his true love,his answer was you don't know her.This was in his late 30s. So it is Very possible! Elvis kept his real feelings to himself, even his father. So I wouldn't dismiss it out of hand.This lady never sought publicity even after this story came out.
Elvis did talk to Charlie Hodge. Have you read Charlie Hodges book?
@@Edited356No I can't afford the books, but have wanted them That's why I'm so happy I found Joes channel! Elvis wasn't an overnight success like has been portrayed. Scotty Moore said every night they played some little town in bars etc. and sometimes had to jump in the car right after an engagement to get to the next one in time. Elvis paid his dues, like everyone else for very little money.
I thought about Lucy when I read about Elvis saying that too.
I thought about Lucy when I read that Elvis had said that too.
@@Edited356 Did Elvis tell Charlie something about his love for Desiree (Lucy)?
Enjoyed this interview a great deal. Fascinating.
After Bazses Elvis movie came out now would be the time for this story to be made into movie!
I have the hardback book, read many years ago, & believed it sounded true, but read many books about Elvis over the years & still an Elvis fan from 1955. Dary Matera has convinced me that Lucy’s story was true! I’m so happy that Elvis did experience true love with Lucy!! ❤️👑🇺🇸
Elvis en a connu beaucoup des amours.... ex Anita Wood, Priscilla, Linda ...
@@germainemuller2993 Exactly lol. Anyone who thinks Elvis loved any one woman, is delusional... He was sadly good at making girls think he loved only them... Part of his charm..
" I’m so happy that Elvis did experience true love with Lucy" Lol you can't put YOUR opinion and hopes on someone else.. Elvis didn't love any one woman. Or loved all of them. Either way, he always cheated and lied. That was part of his charm, to make girls think he loved only them, and apparently, it's even fooled some of you too!
This interview was so interesting. I remember reading the book couple years ago. I bought it off Amazon just couldn’t put it down.
Even in 58 Daddy’s were not allowed in Hospital rooms while giving birth and many
Father’s were not with the mom ( ; for different reasons). Signature of the father would not have been necessary, just his name.
Women do this all the time now as far as using another last name for the father. The signature is not necessary.
You haven’t finished reading the book yet, so I don’t know if Elvis ever gave Lucy money, cars ect…
Parker would have absolutely kept this quiet if it’s true.
If I’m not mistaken Elvis, in his last will testimony stated that any children born out of marriage, would not receive anything from his estate.
Doesn’t sound like Desiree needs anything from the Presley estate so why would she come forward now or resurface and put her self through the mess that’s going on. I wouldn’t.
I’m keeping my mind open.
Anyone that thinks it’s NOT possibly Elvis didn’t father any other children is delusional. I mean we’re talking about Elvis.
I feel bad for those that don’t want to keep going with this book. It’s very interesting even if you end up not believing it. It’s a fantastic story and it could be possible.
Please excuse any misspellings or wording. I had a stroke many years ago and I can’t articulate myself like I once was able to do.
I thought I’ve read that Elvis did include any possible other children in his will😊
Billy Smith was always around Elvis, even as a child.He was the closest of confidants.He said Elvis had no other children.
@@margarettaylor8107 he may have said that because he thought it was correct as Elvis was not told about this child. I read the book years ago too and everyone interviewed denied knowing about this woman but it could have been in their interests to do that.
@@gocatgo2843I have read this book as well..... and I totally agree.
@@gocatgo2843Exactly and Billy knows a lot of secrets which he will not devolge
This is Elvis Presley, not the guy next door. No DNA, no validity to any claims!
I really wish someone in the Presley family would provide Desiree a way to test her DNA. She deserves recognition. This book had too many facts not to be true..
She could do 23 and Me.
Elvis' barbers sold jis hair.Plenty is available for sale..could be used for DNA.
Many books had been written about Elvis before she wrote her book. She was a good reader
It's call a court order the Presley's would have no say so over it!
I love the interview and this is the first time I’ve heard of the book and enjoy reading the chapters with you
My gut tells me this is a true story, and seeing how in depth the research has been done to be sure it lines up, why would anyone doubt it? I have had the song are you lonesome tonight running through my head, started playing it on my guitar, then I find these videos. I think I am being steered to this story. Yes I know how crazy I sound, I am. Just ordered Dary and Lucy's book on Ebay for $14 shipped, they are still out there and affordable. I am really glad I found this story about Lucy and Desiree.
There is absolutely no way that Elvis could have slept with as many people as he did and not have any other child other than Lisa. I believe there are a few of his children around. Priscilla and the estate have just blocked them all.
My mother was a teenager in the fifties and said Elvis was very controversial because he would rotate his hips. That was a big no no back then.
Love the story
Interesting conversation. I want to find a copy of this book.
Man this is Interesting,I read this book when it 1st came out,will have to see if I still have it.
I read the book in the 90's when I saw it in the library here in the UK. I remember reading on the train to work and I loved the book. It was so beautifully written and there was way too much information for it to be fake. It is a lovely story of Lucy's and Elvis and it's nice to think she is still alive today. It must be horrible for people to deniay who her father is and call her mother a liar. She has the bone structure of Elvis, Lisa Marie had his eyes. We are all not copies of our parents. Love to see you interview Desiree now all these years later.
Great interview BTW. 😊👍
Do not dis Elvis fans.We protect his legacy.
This book should be republished.
As I have said before in a comment on another of your videos, I believe this story, and I believed it in 1988 when the book first came out and I bought it. I met Lucy at a book signing event then and told her I chose to believe her story. I've always had this story in the back of my mind and a few years ago , noticed Desiree Presley on Instagram and followed her . I was sad to see that Lucy had passed away. I am so glad you are bringing this story to light. If there is the slightest chance that Desiree is the child of Elvis, and I believe she is, it is so unfair for Desiree, now in her 60's, to never have this fact publicly validated As you state, EPE says they own the rights to the poem, so that's enough proof there that they recognize that it is authentic. I have the first edition of "Are You Lonesome tonight," and I have quite a collection of books about Elvis , starting with the one I got for Christmas when I was very young about Elvis in the Army. As I said, this story has always been in the back of my mind, so I think now I will reread "Are You Lonesome tonight."
Thank you, Barbara. I think I’m actually going to read the whole book and one sitting if possible :-) that might help everybody too.
Great interview. Really enjoyed it. Thanks so much!
That’s the same Publishing Company that Riley used for Lisa’s Memoir.
This is so good!! I cannot wait to follow these weekly calls with Dary!! ❤️
Thank you thank you for rereading the book to us. I’ve never heard of any of this. I completely believe it. Why wouldn’t I? He was 18 years old why would this be impossible? I completely believe it
I don't buy it. They make claims but none of them look like Elvis or Lisa in my opinion. If it's true why wouldn't she tell Elvis. If Elvis would have known he had another child he would have taken care of the child because he was a Southern Gentleman.
It’s amazing people can be so easily swayed & convinced without actual DNA proof! There are very good pathological liars & delusional people who believe in their own fantasies. This very old story is just that. A very old unproven story.
This is quite a long one so I need to get comfy and I’ll comment again when I’m done. Thank you for this!
What you think about it ?
@ I think it’s true after hearing the whole book and the talks with Dary. Yes I believe Elvis had One Woman in his life that truly cared about ELVIS and NOT what his fame and fortune could do for her!! It’s really Heartbreaking 💔 that they never got to truly be together and although I believe Elvis knew in his heart that Desiree was his, Lucy never confirmed it, but somehow he Knew!! Elvis was a very perspective man and highly intelligent!! Desiree DESERVES the Presley name!!! She also never wanted Anything monetary from her father! It’s just such a heartbreaking and yet Beautiful story that I believe to be true!!
@@Sharon-Carrell thanks for the reply back.... I'm still not convinced.
@ We each have our own opinions and that’s okay too. It’s okay to agree to disagree so thank you for being respectful. I appreciate that!
@@Sharon-Carrell Have a wonderful day 🙂
That’s really sad that Lucy felt she always had to hide it .
Joyce bova says in her book that she stayed at the hotel in DC with elvis.
Hi joe just started watching your channel, had heard this story many years ago,now all the parties involved have sadly past ,can Desiree now bring all the picsz letters and diary to light in memory of her mother , maybe a film ,as theres many about El, to many fans this would give more clout to this story and perhaps the Presley estate can do DNA for this woman to claim whats rightly hers,a true blood presley,or is there others controling this to stop her! (I know they didnt want anything from the estate)The story is something i have dreamed about like probably many women has , Dary seems to have wrote this book with no proof only what he's said about her being private even though they both did interviews, being ridiculed for many years, the fans need more proof.maybe an other interview with Desiree ,i personally would love this to be true, great love story, someone said high cheek bones and black hair and looking similar doesn't make you a Presley..And who is Deborah Presley!! Well thats another story ...
Lol I can’t wait to listen to the responses video . Old gossip is still juicy gossip .
😂😂😂 or is it gossip...Humm.
Elvis said he was in love twice and he never said to who.
I don’t agree with the fact that you say the story is true - just do another DNA - test - simple - isn’t it
We haven’t gotten to that part yet. But be aware that with Lisa passed away and Elvis passed away. The estate doesn’t want to do any sort of DNA test. There’s no conclusive test that’s possible. Now I don’t know whether they try to do a DNA test back in the day. We are just at the beginning of the story. But I do know that the Elvis Presley estate recognized the poem that Elvis wrote to Lucy as property of the estate and would not let it be included in the book. The handwriting experts verify that it. I think that’s where we have to start from with this story.
@@RareElvisPhotosExcellent point! ❤ What are they afraid of? I don't believe it would ruin Elvis reputation, especially because he's well known to have loved the ladies. But also if he didn't know until just before he passed, he certainly couldn't be blamed for not recognizing the child and providing for her. We all know Elvis always took care of his responsibilities and those that weren't! ❤
A DNA test would only prove a small part of a 300 page book that includes thousands of specific details.. And the haters would just move on and start questioning the rest of the story. There's no pleasing some people.
I think a lot are Pricilla fans,and alot are in denial about Elvis their Idol instead of being a fan of Elvis the man! Most of the ones Elvis was involved with weren't serious,but there's no way there wasn't a couple that he did love,but put his career first,to keep providing for his family.As time went on,he became an industry himself, employing hundreds of people. So he had to ignore his own happiness to do It. He was asked so many times by those closest to him why not take some time off. His answer was always the same.That he had too many depending on him!😢@@DaryMatera
DNA test...
DNA proof!
This video really doesn’t discuss the DNA. We’re really just discussing the meetings of the 1953. This is a book that the Elvis Presley estate did not even try to block. They actually blocked them from using a poem that Elvis wrote to her that was verified by the FBI. Even steve vai legendary guitar player wrote a song about it and the elvis prelsey estate are blocking him from using the poem now because it’s considered property of the Elvis Presley estate. Still, the poem that Elvis gave her is owned by the family
@@RareElvisPhotoswow didn't know any of this
@@RareElvisPhotos i realize the video doesn't discuss DNA but until there is exact proof of Elvis having another child I won't believe that he did. This story has been around for a long time. There has been renewed interest in everything Elvis since the Baz Luhrman movie. This is only my opinion but I have never heard any proof that there is another child.
I think that if Elvis gave jewelry, or a poem to Lucy that poem belongs to Lucy.
@@Edited356I agree!
The only child ELVIS had was Beautiful Lisa Marie
And you know this how?
@@DaryMatera Because I do 🤣😂🤣😂
@@floarchbold5820 The possibility that he has more than one child is high, imo.
I was always wondering, how he could only have one child .
Oh I don't believe that, never did. Priscilla created a FAIRYTALE, and made a lot of money off it.
@@marion_R There has been soo many people that have tried that before ( I’m ELVIS’s love child ) NO they are not 🤷♀️
I believe the story 100% Thank you for doing this interview❤️
You believe it but it doesn't follow Elvis's documented history. There is also not even one photograph of them together - not one!.
This is a beautiful, very believable story! Elvis was a romantic man who was looking for real, deep, all consuming love. Elvis fans need to realize that we are all learning about Elvis, this is exciting to me. Elvis said that he loved only one person and no one would guess who that was. People have guessed it was Ann Margaret but it's likely this woman.
I absolutely know Desiree is Elvis and Lucy's daughter! I'm happy Dary was persistent
in getting Lucy to agree to the book. She had such a hard life that began at a very young age. I wish when Desiree answered the phone when Elvis called she had said her name was Desiree instead of Romaine.
Elvis had one child, a daughter, Lisa Marie
how would you know?
@@CherieAllen-g2yhe could have had others too.
The t v news reports things like Lisa is the only child of Elvis. The t v main stream news repeats phrases such as Lisa is the only child of Elvis. How do they know how many children he had? They don't. The people who make money off of Graceland and Elvis want to control the info and want you to believe that. That's called mind control or conditioning.
Statistically speaking,, one daughter is unlikely. I'd say he has quite a few kids.
Well I don't know because like this author said Parker would have made sure they got abortions. Joyce Bova who Billy Smith didn't recall, but said it's possible she spent time with Elvis, and he didn't know all the women Elvis was with. Remember Billy was very young when in these years and wouldn't have with him on the road. Elvis is 8 years older than Billy. Anyway she waited over 30 years before she claimed she had an abortion and never told Elvis that she was pregnant, because she was afraid he'd stop seeing her.
Hes kind of an angry man
This has given me a few things to think about. No, I haven't ever read the book nor have I gotten to listen to you read it yet. Never was interested before because I remembered seeing them on I believe it was Donahue or Geraldo Rivera or both. To be honest, I don't think I gave them a chance then, thinking all these people that have come out after his death being after his money. Wonder if I can find the show on RUclips. I will start doing my research now and I am sorry I was so closed minded about it then.
I just don't know why people give any of this kind of stuff the time of day. She claims to have met Elvis in 1953 when he was basically a Frank Sinatra impersonator, at a VIP barbecue for political big wigs. Elvis hadn't even been called back to Sun at this point, in fact, he hadn't even made his second acetate. He had only just graduated and hadn't even met Dixie Locke. The only times he had performed live, were at school talent shows. You really need not read any further than that. The rest of her book maybe true but the Elvis part is most certainly not!
Well, I think we have to have an open mind that Elvis tried to make opportunities for himself before sun records. We know that he tried to addition for bands in Memphis and got turned down. It is documented that he auditioned for this music jam where Lucy lived, and he was turned down. I can tell you there is an artist myself long before I got my first gig. I played a ton of places with just my guitar. Long before I got a recording contract I’ve been playing with just my guitar or my band. Presley didn’t just pick up a guitar and then suddenly get a record deal with son. He was honing his craft, trying to play everywhere trying to sing songs trying to be an artist. Mostly around his friends in Lauderdale but it’s documented that he did try to audition for a band in 1953. Before the sun recordings.
@@RareElvisPhotos - Why do we need to when we know it's nonsense? I know he didn't just pick up a guitar and get a record deal. Sun records didn't just give people record deals but they did allow anyone off the street to make an acetate. Elvis made 2. But in 1953, the only live show he did was at his school. He just graduated that year and like I said, hadn't even met Dixie Locke, He was struggling to find a job and wasn't even sure what he wanted to do. How on earth would he have been invited to sing at a VIP event? Common sense tell you it's rubbish.
Joe, I feel that the comments that are negative in my opinion are close minded about Elvis & Lucy. I had no idea about this story until you started reading it. And after your interview with Dary, I'm more convinced it is true. Thank you
@@Maxie19699 Your "know it all" take is preposterous. It was a picnic, very informal, and as a good politician, the governor featured up-and-coming local talent. You've lost sight of the fact that Elvis was freakin' Elvis, even then. A hundred different people could have heard Elvis play somewhere, were blown away, and recommended him to the governor's staff. Elvis was playing on flatbed trucks in supermarket parking lots at the time. It wasn't like Lucy's dance team was from Shindig Or Hullabaloo either. Local talent. Used at political events all the time to this day. Routine. You are overthinking this out of some form of curious pathological hatred.
@@DaryMatera Elvis wasn't 'freakin' Elvis back then, that's the point. You obviously have a vested interest in trying to make this stick - it doesn't. Elvis did play on flatbed trucks AFTER he recorded That's Alright and was playing with Scotty and Bill. NOT on his own!
Shady author 😅😅😅😊😅😊
I truly don't believe Elvis had any children, other than Lisa marie, Elvis wasn't a Mormon, he was a good Chritian well brought up boy, his songs were just that, he didn't write his songs, people read to much into the words of songs,not like Lisa Marie who wrote from lived her experience. Elvis had a lot of love stories, think poor Lucy fantasized to get her through life.
How pray tell did Lucy "fantasized" a love poem that multiple handwriting experts - including the FBI - say derived from the hand of Elvis, and that the Presley Estate has claimed as their property?
Good Christian boys have hormones and Elvis had alot of them. His numerous girlfriends are well documented. This is not even up for discussion. He always wanted someone with him. He was lonely and he loved women!
I hope you never see and hear the video of him talking after a concert, as to why he missed a NASA launch. 😅😅😅 Trust me...he loved women. Don't watch to the video! 😅😅❤❤❤ Elvis forever!
@@ccat148 A shockingly accurate comment. It's a miracle here!
Elvis was an actor. He chose his songs based on his personal life. He was singing to Lucy. He even came up with gestures to show her He was thinking about her. His hand over his ear. His outstretched arm. He came from a Christian upbringing but his favorite books were the prophet and books about eastern religions, philosophy. He was completely into the Occult and Numerology. He talked about many things with friends. Read "We Remember Elvis" by June Berry Hill & friends, read "Face to Face With Elvis" by June Berry Hill. Elvis was a real person. There are many books you can read on Elvis.
@@DaryMateraA poem doesn’t produce a daughter.
How could she go to school under a different name? You need your birth certificate for many reasons during your life. Makes no sense
Look if this WAS true it would be headlining all over the world 😂🤣 it’s old news 🤷♀️ if ELVIS had all these children that have came forward to say I’M ELVIS love child WE would be knee deep in ELViS kids 😂🤣😂🤣
He slept with literally thousands of young girls. In those two decades there was a completely different lens for these things, things were kept very private. Which is why I think we are swimming in elvis kids, but they don't know they are elvis kids.
deja de decir chorradas, estabas tú allí sujetando él colchón, mientras Elvis ❤️ estaba en plena acción? Por favor.
Tú no sabes con cuántas mujeres se acostó o dejó de acostarse, la mayoría de estas damas se inventan las cosas, que casualidad que no lo dijeron en su momento.
Con las que si estuvo se sabe con certeza.
Por cierto, ninguna eran chicas jovencitas, todas eran más de 20 años.
@@MartaArroyoHerrero I’m so sorry but I can’t read your reply… I think it’s Español
@@floarchbold5820 no era a tí 😊 era a este caballero, ggld888
@@floarchbold5820just hit 'translate to English' 😊
That purple velvet outfit Elvis wore, he got that outfit from the 68 comeback special, and he wore it differently.
Desiree would be around 65 now.
I’ll file this under it never happened
A singer like him give me a break he can do better than Priscilla Jesus The man's good looking he doesn't need her
It would be somewhat interesting if prissy would ever ever be transparenty truthful if she was asked if she thought E would have any 'other' adult children outthere. Would she be honest?🤣
How the heck would she know? She wasn't around him before he became famous.
Birth certificate means nothing. At that time the mother could put anything. She could even lie about her identity.
I have enjoyed the channel. Until now. It's one thing to read books like Child Bride etc and form opinions from there. I've had this book since the time it came out. There were all of these years where Lucy could have gone through the court system to try to get DNA and yet nothing. And then she also becomes a friend of John Wayne? Not buying this story, let's just stick to what we know ie Elvis and Lisa and not glamorize people who try to exploit them. So many other books that matter.
My mind is going to crazy thinking of all I know about Elvis! Parker also hid good material away from Elvis to keep good Rock and Roll away from him. He wanted Elvis to be more main stream.
Do you have any younger pictures of Lucy?
If I remember correctly Elvis and Jerry Schilling had separate rooms in Washington when they saw Nixon!
I’m a little behind as I started first listening to Elvis and Kathy. And I can only listen to one story at a time. 🤣 This book is very intriguing and my mind and heart are open to it. Only up to this point in the book where they just met and already Elvis seems like the young Elvis, shy, quiet, kind, respectful, honest. I was a little doubtful on the timing of him being in Louisiana but I remember reading somewhere, maybe Peter Guarlnicks book, where he would drive down to La to try out for singing spots. Also wasn’t aware he rode horses until 1956 but that doesn’t mean he hadn’t…and anyone could go rent one at that stable near the zoo. Also wasn’t realistic to me that he would go out for steaks and champagne cause he didn’t have a lot of money and none to blow on a fancy restaurant. But that’s not enough for me to close my heart and mind to the story. Maybe he had just got paid and was trying to impress her. Thank you, Joe, for explaining as a musician how he would be able to walk up without a manager and offer to sing at Eagles Nest or places in La. He was trying to get experience and make money. Crazy how Lucy’s sister lived near Elvis and he mowed her lawn! God putting the pieces together for them to meet. I have thoroughly enjoyed your interview with Dary (not sure if I spelled it right). He certainly has proven himself to me. I am pretty much a believer now and am so excited to listen to more of this story! I hope you’ll see my comment bc it’s kinda old at this point. 🤦♀️
Listening to this man for 10 minutes, and i believe that he at least had a strong case and is honest and trustworthy. And I'm a lifelong Elvis fan and defender. Im also a realist. Elvis isnt a god who lived a perfectly squeaky clean life. I'm really interested in this book now. Thank you for being brave and speaking on this.
I enjoyed the interview, and my intuition tells me this could be true. Elvis loved women and he was a man of mystery. No one forgets their first love, so it makes sense that he would call her periodically. She must have been a strong woman to have kept that secret of a child from him all of those years.
I believe there is a chance but I don't believe her story. I would believe Judd girl his daughter lol. She actually reminds me Elvis. I believe he could have another child but don't believe he was that reckless. Look after wards he never got anyone pregnant. He was smarter than that. Always love Elvis no matter what people say. He was a man not a God but he was great.
I believe that Desiree is Elvis's daughter.
Never say Never, but I'd love it to be proven to the public somehow so she could avoid the ridicule, she would most certainly get if she went public .
Then you clearly don't know anything about Elvis's history.
It's not that hard to believe, after hearing the story is it.
@@Maxie19699 And you do? Laughable.
@@sandralybrand9425 ???? Desiree' did go public. Lucy knew the story was true. That's all that mattered to her. She was a very proud woman and found the demands for scientific proof to be insulting. If you were in that position you might feel the same.
Updated my comment: What I don't get is why Lucy and Desiree went on Phil Donahue. Desiree made herself look like a weirdo. That's why she was so hard to believe. Update: I went and looked at the Donahue show again and I made a mistake. It was that Deborah girl that was weird. My bad. I watched Lucy and Desiree again and I totally believe Lucy's story. I don't know if I think Desiree looks so much like Elvis. On the fence about that. But, if Lucy is telling the truth. I feel sad for her.
Desiree' is very shy and reserved. If that personality to you makes someone a "weirdo" you're just a rather insensitive "weirdo" yourself. They went on Phil Donahue as part of the mandated book tour. Which was painful to both of them.
I updated my comment. The weird girl was Deborah and added to my comment. I'm not a weirdo, but thank you.
I think I’m a recent interview , debrah claimed she got dna testing against deserey and they weren’t a match . So if one of them is the child of Elvis , one of them is not . I think all of these “kids” should test against each other , if there are matches of complete strangers , most likely they are the truth tellers
@DaryMatera you didn't read my whole comment. I retracted, saying I got Desiree mixed up with Debra.
@DaryMatera I'm on Lucy and Desiree's side. I wholeheartedly believe this happened
I would love to hear some of the stories that Lucy told that we're not published in the book. I just love this love story and believe it to be true. Lucy is with Elvis now eternally.
I believe we covered it all in the book. I was pretty relentless with Lucy.
Nonsense, she wasn't anywhere near Elvis when she conceived.
Everybody wants to write a book the people who lived with him I believe them but no one else
Even when Elvis Presley stayed up stairs for days , the cooks always brought his food to his door.
I read this book back in 1987 when it was released. I believe this is highly credible and is certainly believable. It was a very well-written and resourced book.
What was Lucy's last name