Parker worked Elvis like a mule and didn't care if Elvis needed a break or rest. He also deprived fans around the world of one of the greatest live shows ever, from a true legend. I heard that Elvis was making plans to do something different with his career and start looking after his health, but tragically it was too late. Totally agree with Lamar here.
What made that even worse was Elvis Father Vernon was taken in by that sleaze bag Parker and insisted that Elvis stay with him, which in turn made Vernon a sleaze bag as well.
If Elvis could have been able to tour other countries I think he would have lived a longer life or at least enjoyed his life much better... Elvis should have spoken up to Parker about traveling n never allowed him to get fifty percent... Gladys was correct when she told Elvis she didn't trust Parker....
I disagree. With proper counselling and a little help from his friends; Elvis could have moved on from both his mothers' death and Priscilla leaving him. Well, Glady's death was inevitable. Yes, Elvis was a momma's boy but how many of us have lost a parent? It's a fact of life. Yes, it hurts, but we don't let it destroy us. Now as for Priscilla, well, in my mind.... in a more perfect world - they'd have stayed together. If Elvis could have stood up for himself, he could have arranged for time off, he didn't need to be working 29 days out of 30.... he could have been home every couple of weeks - I mean, shit.... the man NEEDED some down-time anyway. If the Colonel hadn't been such a slave-driver, Elvis and Priscilla would've stayed together and worked their problems out. Because I strongly believe that, had Elvis actually fired the Colonel in '68.... we'd probably still have Elvis with us today. Without the gruelling schedule the Colonel had cooked up for Elvis, his dependency on pills would've waned and he may have actually sought help for his addictions. I had a stray thought today and I truly wish Elvis could have starred in "A Star is Born". Elvis was the perfect choice! But instead of depicting Elvis as a drunk like Kristofferson did.... have Elvis' character mirror Elvis in that the character was "lost"..... didn't feel his stardom was deserved or questioned why he was chosen to be thrust into that lifestyle? This would've given the movie some real spiritual overtones and really brought a more emotional impact to the audience. Also, the movie then couldn't end with the "John Howard" character getting drunk and crashing his car - no - I think there should've been a sub-plot how he would dress up like a bum just to blend in with society. On one of these outings, he gets caught up in a convenience store holdup and in trying to dissuade the robber from going through with the robbery and/or shooting somebody, the robber kills him anyway. So rather than dying by his own stupidity like Kristoffersons' character did, Elvis' character unfortunately loses his life by simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time and appealing to the wrong person. Way more of a gut-punch. But sadly.... not to be.
Absolutely. But Elvis should have had the courage to override Parker and find another manager if necessary. But he couldn’t break the trauma bond. That’s the heartache for all Elvis fans.
@@guyhillock4860 I don't either. It's easy to talk after the fact. They all sold their stories and had no quams about telling all, the minute the man died ( and as we know some prior to his death) These men as well as his x wife needed to continue to capitalize off his name because without him most couldn't make it on their own. Everyone spoke out of both sides of their mouths to the point its hard to know the truth. Vicki
@Guy Hillock he said gold man was nice and sympathetic when he talked to him, he didn't know he would write such a hateful book and regretted it. Same with red. It is priscilla that has destroyed Elvis with her book full of lies and she's proud of it too
This care of stuff would ever happen now, Elvis didn't need Dumb ass Parker. Maybe that's why he couldn't sleep 3 shows a night. Rest in peace with your daughter. Thank you for what you did.
It's amazing that Elvis didn't perform a concert in NYC until 1972. He should have performed in England way before he passed away. He was their number 1 idol before all the '60's groups got together.
Elvis was not stupid, if given the chance to tour out of the country he wouldn't have brought guns and drugs because he knew they wouldn't allow it at the airport. As far as his medications he would've found a doctor where ever he was playing to prescribe him what he needed.The colonel was just looking out for himself and his gambling debts which Elvis paid for by being overworked .
Infelizmente não meu caro. Ele era um artista extraordinário; mas um completo leigo e fora da realidade do que estavam fazendo com sua carreira. Seu maior erro, foi ter confiado suas finanças ao seu pai; um homem semi-analfeto, mesquinho, pão duro, só sabia calcular aquele dia e mais nada. Deu no que deu.
Obviously Vernon didn't do too bad. He saved everything Graceland had and now they have a huge museum across the street to prove it. He may not of had a lot of schooling, but he did have common sense about things. Plus Elvis could trust his daddy more than he could a stranger.
I think the Col used and abused Elvis. The only reason Elvis had to play Vegas was because of his gambling debts I think Elvis would still be alive IF HE had the challenges like touring outside the US Elvis had fans world wide and they would have died IF Elvis played live for them Col Parker held Elvis back from a lot of aspiring things, from tours to big production movies I don’t think would have cared if he was top billing or not
Yes! That was terrible that Parker got him into those movies...No less not being honest with Elvis about all the singing in them .We all know the type of movies Elvis wanted to do..He definitely would have been awesome in serious movies...He was great in what he did but not happy...Miss this man so much...
Parker also kept Elvis away from talented people who wanted to help him. People like Steve Binder, Chips Moman, etc. He didnt want Elvis talking to Tom Jones because Tom kept trying to get Elvis to tour England and Europe. Parker wanted Elvis where he could control him. Lamar hit the nail on the head when he said Fuck the Colonel. Disgusting excuse for a human being
Col tom Parker could've and should've been replaced years before elvis passed about1970 anew manager,anew perspective a whole new routine and outlook and I am convinced elvis would very lived a few more years I think I speak for everybody elvis turned to drugs cos he felt trapped and despondant
elvis is partially the blame.he could've fired the col.& had any management he chose.but he let the col. work him to death for 50% of elvis earnings.if you ALLOW someone to work you to death.its partially your responsability for allowing it.
Some people say Parker made Elvis. Silliness. Elvis needed someone to jump start him, after that he was an albatross around his neck. Elvis had the talent and looks...Parker did not create that...he merely knew how to sell it but when your product is Elvis that wouldn't be hard to do. Parker witnessed the crowd reaction and knew he struck gold. He had zero understanding of him or his talent. He knew Elvis wanted to keep his family from ever returning to poverty again and he knew Elvis weaknesses. I think the combination of these two pieces of knowledge is how he kept him under his control. Vicki
Tom Parker was well known for turning fledgling singers into stars. Eddy Arnold, Hank Snow, Tommy Sands, etc. were all managed by Parker and became household names under his management. It's debatable whether Elvis could have achieved such stratospheric success without the expertise of Tom Parker. Parker was a tireless promoter who was devoted to making Elvis shine, and put in the hard work to do it. Nonetheless, Parker was a leech and a scoundrel. According to several insiders, Elvis was making plans in 1977 to fire Parker and hire a new manager (but I forget his name).
@@LoanShoppingExpert He needed someone who knew the business and could introduce him to a bigger audience. Parker did not create him nor the frenzy that followed him. The girls weren't losing their minds over Parkers promoting skills. He wrote up contracts on napkins and made ridiculous demands that people acquiesced to so they could get Elvis on their stage. Had it been anyone but Elvis I think they would have laughed him right out of business and some have said as much. He did alot of work no doubt but he also took 8 years and wasted the talent on mindless movies. They made alot of money but they stifled Elvis and could have cost him his career. The Beatles were on the scene. Some of his best music was made when he went against Parkers wishes and 68 Comeback was not ultimately what Parker wanted. That show was Steve Binder and Elvis talent. Yes he was great for him in the beginning but as I said Elvis on stage was Elvis and that created the cult like following that still exists today. Vicki
@@LoanShoppingExpert Elvis was loyal to Parker and went on to Vegas that's not my point. Elvis talent didn't hinge on Parkers deals or his connections was my point. Elvis created himself. His looks, charisma, voice, dance moves, stage presence, costumes, band members were his not Parkers. We will never know if someone else would have taken him to even greater heights because the minute Parker saw him he went to work on signing him. He allowed no one to talk business to Elvis which tells me alot. Hank Snow and Eddie Arnold and Tommy Sands were certainly not going to make Parker the money Elvis did. I'm not disagreeing that he didn't need someone like him for a time but I won't give Parker credit for what Elvis became. How big would he have been if Parker would have had him tour outside the US also. Vicki
I agree with Lamar 💯 based of what I know and read about elvis he probably needed to tour overseas so he would not be bored with the same tours ! Rip elvis u r so loved and missed !❤
Elvis was a very poor very shy Country boy who was nade the most famous person on the planet. In a very short amount of time. No one can handle that much pressure. It must have felt weird being Elvis. Giros screaming at you whereever you go guys trying to punch you everyone wanting to be your friend. And much more . So Elvis one fame killed him
Elvis was a one off ,so magical so talented but he was a grown man his so called manager please 50% of Elvis earning he was given ,Elvis would have made it he also should never never have allowed his father to be his business manager it's all over with now but it has to be said that Elvis was a grown man and made poor choices in some ways ,but then don't we all !!!!!!😑🇬🇧
Lamar Fike is right. The Col was looking out for himself. It's a combination of things. Like LarryvGellar and others have said. If Elvis could have gotten some help and got off maybe not all but at least most or a fair amount of those pills drugs and eaten a little healthier for to Hawaii for a real nice vacation rest and relaxation a few times and got to perform in other countries in Europe and other places that would have helped a lot. And not doing shows7 daysvaweek cut down to five times a week and just one show a night in Las Vegas and gotten back to making more serious dramatic movies all these things would have helped him greatly and gotten rid of Tom Parker all would have helped a lot.
i think the two shows a day was not the problem he wanted that but when the body was no longer able to rest, it should have been allowed to rest and not forced to continue uninterruptedly because of money or anything else, I'm sure elvis would have said in 1973 at the latest that his health was suffering greatly from the live style and he should have recovered because he was trying to become healthier
Elvis sometimes he would do three shows a day...I also feel he was getting tired n bored with doing those shows..He needed a change n Parker was no help to him in that area or allowing Elvis to rest... Elvis was everyone's cash cow... Elvis had all these ppl working for him n some living with him that had to be such a strain on him physically n mentally....
Right, it was not being able to rest and also not having people around him he could talk and share music with. Elvis needed people around him who could help him grow creatively. Parker had too much say in what music Elvis recorded. I wish Elvis had kicked this fat greedy pig to the curb
He had to fulfill his Vegas engagements till Dec 76( was his last, tho not 2 a nite) AND started touring Sept 70 . He toured long & hard, but had 3mos rest( like Aug 72 Madison Sq Garden-- in blue suit.. till next Jan. 73Hawaii)
Elvis holds the record as the most successful artist Las Vegas has ever had. His residency at the Hotel International there consisted of about 660 shows - every single one of them sold out.
I believe what Sonny said. It was bc of the guns and the drugs. Elvis was addicted ppl. The Col was NOT an illegal alien. During the years col first came to America, passports weren’t needed. Besides that col was married for many years to an American citizen which made him legal.
Terminal apathy is what killed Elvis, the routine of doing the same thing over and over would take its toll on anyone. Parker's greed deprived the world of one of the biggest opportunities in music history. Elvis would have been magnificent in Europe. *Sigh. One can only dream*. If only Elvis had done shows around the world, he would have been a happier man. He even said in an interview in 1959 that he would have liked to go to Europe and perform. A major lost opportunity in music history is Elvis not playing around the world.
Elvis went COLD TURKEY on the pills prior to the Aloha show in Honolulu. It was the only way he could focus himself to get into shape. Properly motivated by an impending European tour, he would have done the same thing. He wanted this so desperately wanted to quit the pills and clean up but kept getting talked out of his dreams by Parker so he turned to them in despair. What could have been for this wonderful, talented man..... 💔
I have to disagree with blaming the colonel. First, performing overseas. If it was so important, Elvis could have gotten someone else to organize the tour. I don't buy that Elvis was such a slave to the colonel - doesn't make sense. Any business person knows there are ways to get out of contracts. If Elvis hated Vegas so much, he could have changed that - after all, he is Elvis Presley. Unfortunately, Elvis declined in many ways over those last years for many different reasons. It's too conveniant to blame the colonel.
It wasn't until Elvis was firing Parker that he first knew how much he owed Parker and he didn't have the money to even buy his way out...Someone should have been looking over Parkers shoulder...It would have been great if Vernon had that job because he was great with the finance's...
Kevin, only Elvis wasn't a business person at all, he was an artist through and through. He had more than enough on his plate as such and would have needed a manager who was aware of that. Parker was a carny, a promoter without feel for Elvis' art. Parker cannot be blamed for everything, but your view might be too simplified ... I think it was much more complicated.
@@gailcalderone5229 Elvis was led to believe he owed Parker money when the truth was Parker robbed him blind. And made horrible business decisions. Yes Elvis could have fired him and gone his own way but he felt like too many people relied on him to support them. Look how many of his so called friends sold their story after he died
Kevin R, I tend to agree with you. I think Parker has been demonised over the years because Elvis didn't always do what the fans wanted him to do, so they blamed Parker or the Memphis mafia. The film studios kept putting Elvis in musicals because they made more money than serious movies. Other famous movie stars have been treated the same way over the years - they get typecast in a certain genre which is successful, so the studio bosses keep them there, regardless of what the actors wanted to do themselves. I get tired of hearing the old story about Elvis not touring overseas because Parker wouldn't be allowed back into America if he left the country. He was in the army, for goodness sake, and he was Elvis' manager - what government is going to refuse to let him back home???? It was more about security - the logistics of keeping Elvis safe if he left America would have been a nightmare. There would have been thousands of people at every airport he landed in; the venues back then weren't big enough for Elvis. Our biggest indoors venue at that time only held 1700 people - the MCG was big, but Elvis hated doing outside venues, and again, security would have been impossible.
The latest he should have left and toured other countries was right after Aloha from Hawaii. No one seemed to have liked or trusted Andreas, back to Scotty Moore. The man was scum! No manager runs anyone the way he ran Elvis, especially their personal life. He was a carnival guy and treated EP like an act in his damn carnival. It may not have happened as fast as it did however, Elvis Presley would have been huge no matter what. The man was a natural born star! He had no training in anything yet did it all to perfection. That crook did everything that was good for himself, it just so happened to have occasionally benefited Elvis as well. He was a selfish, manipulative and evil person. No one deserves someone like that in their lives let alone "managing" them. He knew Elvis weaknesses and he took advantage of him, disgusting! Only if there was a way to rest time and save him from the destruction of that vile man. A simple conversation between 1954 Elvis and 1971 Elvis would go a long way.
I've never understood why that old money hungry man got 50% of Elvis's money. He thought he actually invented Elvis. Elvis was destined from birth to be who he was. The greatest performer of all time. Im so glad I lived in his lifetime and got to see him in Charlotte NC ...greatest night of my life
I've said for years Elvis needed challenges. Whenever he had a challenge he met it: The sullivan shows, acting, restarting his career after the army, the '68 Special, Vegas, MSG, Aloha. After "Aloha" there were no more challenges and he faded away.
I don't think it's fair to blame the fans. They didn't know what was going on with Elvis. They just loved him. But the people in his life knew. Priscilla knew what was going on with Elvis. They tried to help him, but he wouldn't listen. Only Elvis could have saved Elvis.
@Bonnie Brown I wouldn't have listened to Priscilla or anyone else either they only cared about themselves and what they could get out of him he knew it too they all did him dirty. If they didn't he'd still be here because he would have listened to them like he did with Steve Binder in 1968, and Marty Passeta in late 1972 for the aloha special in 73
Blaming the fans is pure ignorance. No fan overworked Elvis, no fan stole from Elvis, and no fan poisoned Elvis. All the fans did was to love him unconditionally. If not for the love of the fans, he would've died even sooner. Your comment is inappropriate & uninformed.
It has been said that Elvis could sing the phone book and people would have thought it was wonderful. Is that a blessing or a curse? That’s the question.
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Parker was to blame simple . Elvis should have went abroad anyway so Elvis has to take some of the blame in my opinion it’s history now unfortunately 👑👑👑👑👑👍
It wasn't just the coronal it was all of them Elvis was to big for Vegas they wanted his money even the Memphis. .Mafia betrayed Elvis this disheartened Elvis and he didn't care no longer he always stayed loyal to his fans that was the important part of Elvis 😎🎯💯💙🎯🎶
Elvis being a poor guy from the deep south couldn't handle life in the fast lane. He was treated as an outsider and was to good for likes of the a place called Hollywood.
If you have no belief or confidence in yourself, others will use this to their advantage. Elvis was an incredible entertainer. But all his power and passion was on stage. Once he left the stage, he was a very insecure person. Who had no ability to fight for himself. He had no support system, not even his father. He was used because he allowed it. Like so many rock and roll artists. But he was “The King” on that very big stage. What a shame.
That interview in blue suit is from Aug 72, Madison Sq Garden, he gave one th best shows, energetic, electrifying.. ! By Jan 73, Aloha Hawaii , was not as exciting, animated, & started his decline shortly after, & yea her into th drugs
The Col did not have to travel with him abroad he could have got a manager to deal with that part of business. Elvis was not a baby if he wanted to travel out of the country with his men he would have done it, he did not travel everywhere with the Col.
Everybody from the stall holder in India to the guy who once said hello to Elvis, his dentist, doctor etc, etc have ridden on the back of Elvis since 1977. Whenever cash or publicity was needed, the phone number of a local TV station or newspaper rang and another ex employee/friend/acquaintance/ex girlfriend/wife/daughter etc would be on the other end trying to flog another (dead horse) err sorry story to anyone who'd listen. Just imagine for 46yrs all these people have made a career and some a very good living giving their version of the "truth" writing thousands of books. The ONLY person who knows the TRUTH is lying in the meditation garden at Graceland. There probably are some genuine ex employees/friends who cared/still care but can't resist the urge to tell their side of the story, which can never be corroborated if it's a relatively unknown story. I stopped listening/buying books on Elvis's story simply because most of them were written purely with the goal of being as controversial, explosive or full of "new revelations". Everyone who worked for Elvis were well compensated over the years, it's time to stop the gossip and try to regain some dignity and pride. Let E.P. RIP Now.
If Elvis didn’t blow sooooo much money he wouldn’t have had to work so hard, he should have also pissed Parker off he also blew a shit load of money on gambling. RIP Elvis
That dang Colonel killed Elvis to pay his gambling debts off. I wish Elvis would have got his family on his jet and flew away from that old money hog. He certainly had Elvis caught in a terrible spot.
Parker was in deaths in the Casino's while Elvis was killing himself on stage even when Elvis was sick, The time he should of got out of the contract wish he could have
Exactly. Too many people were getting rich off of him and exploited him for their own gain. Elvis felt liked he would be letting people down if he changed or slowed down
@@gregclark3268 yes most of Elvis s so called friends weren't even true friends they just hung around him because he was Elvis. And towards the end I think Elvis knew this
Parker also wanted Elvis in the states where he could control him. Once Elvis went overseas and started talking to other artists and exploring the world, he would have realised Parker was using him and holding him back. I never wish ill will on anyone but i doubt too many people were crying when Parker finally died
Can’t you people see Elvis wouldn’t go anywhere without his guns he even had a gun in his ankle holster ffs, he COULD NOT Get his hands on the drugs outside the states he didn’t want to go to Europe, He went into meet Nixon to get a badge to carry his guns across state lines are you kidding Elvis Wanted an needed Parker Elvis Got An Took What He Wanted, don’t listen to ‘fake’ he was a leach and another hanger! When Elvis didn’t want to do a Movie he TOLD Parker get me out of it, so Parker demanded star billing and a million dollars, then said he was otherwise engaged look it up before you make statements you ‘heard’ somewhere!…
Elvis did plan a factor in his own demise, so did Parker. Dr Nick And his "group" there many enablers but ultimately it was HIS choice. However, i remember something Elvis said himself. "You have Elvis the person and Elvis the entertainer. It is hard to live up to the image." He was Iconic however he never saw himself that way. It is Mind-blowing
Parker worked Elvis into the ground and conned him out of millions of dollars in order to pay off his massive gambling debts And Parker was completely out of his depth in terms of the modern management of a super star like Elvis by the 1960s and Elvis should have fired him in 1968 after the the come back special was in the can,
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Elvis didnt like playing the same place he want to travel to different places but his manage wouldn't let him go any where because could go out of the country 😢
Yep, van Kuijk(crook) and his bunch of avaricious bas'''''ds ran that poor man into the ground for their own selfish motives. They ruined his movie career by making those woeful movies to solely cash in on the record sales from the songs in those movies and they did something similar with his non-stop, ludicrous touring schedule, particularly in his final shows in '77, it was clear to see that Elvis was a dead man walking, but may have been saved had they postponed his touring in early August of '77. I guess it wasn't to be, and another legend dies young and tragically.
Who cares what these guys have to say about Elvis, you don't turn around and write a book about your friends. These clowns made money off of his demise.
Tom Parker did not want to go out of the country because he was not legal and afraid he could not get back in the United States. Tom Parker was not good for Elvis. Wish Elvis found one better than him.
5:48 nah that’s a sorry excuse. at that time Musicians traveled the world with their personal doctors or got hooked up with another doctor in the country they were going to get their drugs. Just think of all the rock bands that went all over. You bet they were hooked up.
Sonny is the only one with a bit of sense here. This "Vegas killed Elvis/The Colonel wore him out/destroyed him" stuff are just lame excuses for the facts. Elvis killed Elvis. If Elvis was unhappy by the way he was managed, he was free to change management. Also, there were heaps of other acts who worked much harder than Elvis in the 70's. He was rarely on stage for more than 60 minutes at a time - usually no more than 50 minutes. So this notion that he was over worked is just wrong when you compare him to many other acts. But, of course, when you introduce an ever increasing drug consumption at alarming levels - THAT'S when the trouble starts and the core of the problem shows up. That's when something's eventually got to collapse.
Do y'all have any idea why Elvis kept Parker? I've wondered this many times. I can't think of one reason why he kept him. As Elvis became more famous, he could easily have replaced him. Looking back, I wish he had. He would've at least been able to tour around the world and make serious movies. Elvis had the talent, good looks, and personality to be a successful entertainer. Tom Parker didn't make Elvis famous. He marketed Elvis like any good carnie running a side show to line his own pockets. He used Elvis to get rich. I agree with Lamar regarding Tom Parker. If Elvis was going on an over seas tour, he would've ditched the pills, guns, and anything else for that opportunity, in my opinion.
Elvis was performing so much all he had on his mind was preparing for the next show and what songs to play, practicing the songs so he can remember the lyrics, also he like the concerts to be interesting and entertaining, he loved the audience and the audience loved him, he wanted the audience and the concert to be one.
Ele tinha um problema para dormir que vinha de longe. Uma insônia crônica que se agravou à partir de 1955,56, quando ele começou nesse ramo. Os músicos originais da primeira formação da banda, relataram que elvis ficava rodando com seu primeiro carro a noite inteira com todos eles à bordo, isso depois de terminarem um show. Ele simplesmente não conseguia dormir e ficava rodando com o carro por aquelas estradas americanas do sul e paravam as vezes para lanchar, e ele rodava até o cansaço dominar o corpo e o cérebro, e dai eles paravam num posto de gasolina em beira de estrada e dormiam. Nesse período ele praticamente não fazia uso de soníferos e nem de estimulantes. Foi à partir do exército é que sua vida iria mudar para sempre, quando um sargento o pegou dormindo em pé segurando um fuzil em seu pleno turno de vigília. Daí esse sargento deu um comprimido à ele dizendo que mesmo cansado ele não iria dormir. Pronto! A desgraça deu início aí. O resto vocês já sabem.
I think Elvis was close to performing out of the country. Parker had been developing a relationship with Jerry Weintraub, who was putting on the tours in later years. Parker knew he couldn't leave the US and needed someone he could trust to be his eyes and ears. The interviews with Jerry are interesting. Parker splitting the money from concessions with Jerry is telling to me. It was not agreed upon, and Jerry expected nothing from them. The fact that Parker would give up that kind of money tells me he was trying to get Jerry into his pocket so to speak.
Elvis's problems started way before Vegas. It was a shame that he had taken to substances at such a young age. When he got out of the movie business, it was the perfect time to clean up. He looked good, his voice was still in great shape, and he was an absolute showman onstage. At 42 he had accomplished more than most people could in three lifetimes, and its sad to think of what else could have come next. Luckily he left behind hundreds of recordings, along with the movies - Yeah, they can be silly, but still fun to watch.
Change of Habit was interesting to watch, it wasn’t as bad as I feared it to be. Wanna see Charro as well. Elvis could have been so much bigger with proper management.. 😢
COH is a decent movie. Totally watchable. The one where he is the Irish boxer ain’t half bad either. That’s about it for me tho I’ve only seen maybe 10.
@@Timbermannetje Charro was, allegedly, his favorite role and film, and its easy to see why. It tried to be a more traditional western, with him playing a more believable character. It also was not a musical. The title song, also entitled Charro (which is a great song), just plays over the opening credits without showing him singing it. I think a couple of more films like that and his entire movie career would have gone in a completely different direction.
Parker worked Elvis like a mule and didn't care if Elvis needed a break or rest. He also deprived fans around the world of one of the greatest live shows ever, from a true legend. I heard that Elvis was making plans to do something different with his career and start looking after his health, but tragically it was too late. Totally agree with Lamar here.
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Elvis was a grown ass man. He could have handled his business.
What made that even worse was Elvis Father Vernon was taken in by that sleaze bag Parker and insisted that Elvis stay with him, which in turn made Vernon a sleaze bag as well.
Elvis was 42 years old, an adult, not a kid, he was responsible for himself, even Sonny West acknowledges this
If Elvis could have been able to tour other countries I think he would have lived a longer life or at least enjoyed his life much better... Elvis should have spoken up to Parker about traveling n never allowed him to get fifty percent... Gladys was correct when she told Elvis she didn't trust Parker....
Col Parker destroyed Elvis!
Amen!!
Elivis, himself , also contributed to his demise .
Elvis' divorce didn't help either
Wrong. He's Mother's Death and pricella destroyed him
I disagree. With proper counselling and a little help from his friends; Elvis could have moved on from both his mothers' death and Priscilla leaving him. Well, Glady's death was inevitable. Yes, Elvis was a momma's boy but how many of us have lost a parent? It's a fact of life. Yes, it hurts, but we don't let it destroy us. Now as for Priscilla, well, in my mind.... in a more perfect world - they'd have stayed together. If Elvis could have stood up for himself, he could have arranged for time off, he didn't need to be working 29 days out of 30.... he could have been home every couple of weeks - I mean, shit.... the man NEEDED some down-time anyway. If the Colonel hadn't been such a slave-driver, Elvis and Priscilla would've stayed together and worked their problems out.
Because I strongly believe that, had Elvis actually fired the Colonel in '68.... we'd probably still have Elvis with us today. Without the gruelling schedule the Colonel had cooked up for Elvis, his dependency on pills would've waned and he may have actually sought help for his addictions.
I had a stray thought today and I truly wish Elvis could have starred in "A Star is Born". Elvis was the perfect choice! But instead of depicting Elvis as a drunk like Kristofferson did.... have Elvis' character mirror Elvis in that the character was "lost"..... didn't feel his stardom was deserved or questioned why he was chosen to be thrust into that lifestyle?
This would've given the movie some real spiritual overtones and really brought a more emotional impact to the audience. Also, the movie then couldn't end with the "John Howard" character getting drunk and crashing his car - no - I think there should've been a sub-plot how he would dress up like a bum just to blend in with society. On one of these outings, he gets caught up in a convenience store holdup and in trying to dissuade the robber from going through with the robbery and/or shooting somebody, the robber kills him anyway. So rather than dying by his own stupidity like Kristoffersons' character did, Elvis' character unfortunately loses his life by simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time and appealing to the wrong person. Way more of a gut-punch.
But sadly.... not to be.
Lamar knows the truth here.
Absolutely. But Elvis should have had the courage to override Parker and find another manager if necessary. But he couldn’t break the trauma bond. That’s the heartache for all Elvis fans.
Lamar is EXACTLY correct here. Colonel Tom Parker was neither a “Colonel” nor was he “Tom Parker” 🙄
Also: Illegal Alien
That is correct...
PARKER WAS A CONMAN LIAR USER AND AN ILLEGAL IN TH U S A
He should have been deported.
Yup and took half his money plus Elvis had work for free in Vegas to cover his debts
Lamar is the only one that confronted Parker...my respects
I DON'T Believe Him. Lamar Fike was The FIRST to Sell Him Out.
@Guy Hillock do u mean the book Lamar Co wrote ? I can't remember the name of it 🤔
@@guyhillock4860 I don't either. It's easy to talk after the fact. They all sold their stories and had no quams about telling all, the minute the man died ( and as we know some prior to his death) These men as well as his x wife needed to continue to capitalize off his name because without him most couldn't make it on their own. Everyone spoke out of both sides of their mouths to the point its hard to know the truth. Vicki
@@richardeidemiller6739 Said Well Vicki!!!!! That was said perfect and I absolutely agree with you!!!
@Guy Hillock he said gold man was nice and sympathetic when he talked to him, he didn't know he would write such a hateful book and regretted it. Same with red. It is priscilla that has destroyed Elvis with her book full of lies and she's proud of it too
This care of stuff would ever happen now, Elvis didn't need Dumb ass Parker. Maybe that's why he couldn't sleep 3 shows a night. Rest in peace with your daughter. Thank you for what you did.
It's amazing that Elvis didn't perform a concert in NYC until 1972. He should have performed in England way before he passed away. He was their number 1 idol before all the '60's groups got together.
Elvis was not stupid, if given the chance to tour out of the country he wouldn't have brought guns and drugs because he knew they wouldn't allow it at the airport. As far as his medications he would've found a doctor where ever he was playing to prescribe him what he needed.The colonel was just looking out for himself and his gambling debts which Elvis paid for by being overworked .
Infelizmente não meu caro. Ele era um artista extraordinário; mas um completo leigo e fora da realidade do que estavam fazendo com sua carreira. Seu maior erro, foi ter confiado suas finanças ao seu pai; um homem semi-analfeto, mesquinho, pão duro, só sabia calcular aquele dia e mais nada. Deu no que deu.
@@mauriciofragapoltronieri6315 You don't know what you're talking about!
Obviously Vernon didn't do too bad. He saved everything Graceland had and now they have a huge museum across the street to prove it. He may not of had a lot of schooling, but he did have common sense about things. Plus Elvis could trust his daddy more than he could a stranger.
@@jessiem276 você não sabe escrever em português?
@@bonniebrown6960 você não sabe escrever em português?
I think the Col used and abused Elvis.
The only reason Elvis had to play Vegas was because of his gambling debts
I think Elvis would still be alive IF HE had the challenges like touring outside the US
Elvis had fans world wide and they would have died IF Elvis played live for them
Col Parker held Elvis back from a lot of aspiring things, from tours to big production movies
I don’t think would have cared if he was top billing or not
Yes! That was terrible that Parker got him into those movies...No less not being honest with Elvis about all the singing in them .We all know the type of movies Elvis wanted to do..He definitely would have been awesome in serious movies...He was great in what he did but not happy...Miss this man so much...
Parker also kept Elvis away from talented people who wanted to help him. People like Steve Binder, Chips Moman, etc. He didnt want Elvis talking to Tom Jones because Tom kept trying to get Elvis to tour England and Europe. Parker wanted Elvis where he could control him.
Lamar hit the nail on the head when he said Fuck the Colonel. Disgusting excuse for a human being
parker was nothing but a carny....
And at what point does E. .take responsibility for his own actions and career.
Lamar's correct!!!
So sad they expected so much out of him~. Love you to the moon and back Elvis~ Always!
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Col tom Parker could've and should've been replaced years before elvis passed about1970 anew manager,anew perspective a whole new routine and outlook and I am convinced elvis would very lived a few more years I think I speak for everybody elvis turned to drugs cos he felt trapped and despondant
elvis is partially the blame.he could've fired the col.& had any management he chose.but he let the col. work him to death for 50% of elvis earnings.if you ALLOW someone to work you to death.its partially your responsability for allowing it.
Never saw him in Vegas, His 68 Comeback Special was Great !! That was my Elvis !! 🤴 ☝️
Some people say Parker made Elvis. Silliness. Elvis needed someone to jump start him, after that he was an albatross around his neck. Elvis had the talent and looks...Parker did not create that...he merely knew how to sell it but when your product is Elvis that wouldn't be hard to do. Parker witnessed the crowd reaction and knew he struck gold. He had zero understanding of him or his talent. He knew Elvis wanted to keep his family from ever returning to poverty again and he knew Elvis weaknesses. I think the combination of these two pieces of knowledge is how he kept him under his control. Vicki
Elvis made himself, Parker took care of money business...
Tom Parker was well known for turning fledgling singers into stars. Eddy Arnold, Hank Snow, Tommy Sands, etc. were all managed by Parker and became household names under his management. It's debatable whether Elvis could have achieved such stratospheric success without the expertise of Tom Parker. Parker was a tireless promoter who was devoted to making Elvis shine, and put in the hard work to do it. Nonetheless, Parker was a leech and a scoundrel. According to several insiders, Elvis was making plans in 1977 to fire Parker and hire a new manager (but I forget his name).
@@LoanShoppingExpert He needed someone who knew the business and could introduce him to a bigger audience. Parker did not create him nor the frenzy that followed him. The girls weren't losing their minds over Parkers promoting skills. He wrote up contracts on napkins and made ridiculous demands that people acquiesced to so they could get Elvis on their stage. Had it been anyone but Elvis I think they would have laughed him right out of business and some have said as much. He did alot of work no doubt but he also took 8 years and wasted the talent on mindless movies. They made alot of money but they stifled Elvis and could have cost him his career. The Beatles were on the scene. Some of his best music was made when he went against Parkers wishes and 68 Comeback was not ultimately what Parker wanted. That show was Steve Binder and Elvis talent. Yes he was great for him in the beginning but as I said Elvis on stage was Elvis and that created the cult like following that still exists today. Vicki
@@richardeidemiller6739 Well, Vicki, Steve Binder said when the Comeback wrapped, he never saw or heard from Elvis again. What does that tell you?
@@LoanShoppingExpert Elvis was loyal to Parker and went on to Vegas that's not my point. Elvis talent didn't hinge on Parkers deals or his connections was my point. Elvis created himself. His looks, charisma, voice, dance moves, stage presence, costumes, band members were his not Parkers. We will never know if someone else would have taken him to even greater heights because the minute Parker saw him he went to work on signing him. He allowed no one to talk business to Elvis which tells me alot. Hank Snow and Eddie Arnold and Tommy Sands were certainly not going to make Parker the money Elvis did. I'm not disagreeing that he didn't need someone like him for a time but I won't give Parker credit for what Elvis became. How big would he have been if Parker would have had him tour outside the US also. Vicki
His entourage of leaches killed him.
Has anyone forgot about the satellite concert he did that reached thousands of countries and millions of fans. That was his our of country tour.
Got respect for what Lamar did. He wasn’t afraid to speak the truth.
I agree with Lamar 💯 based of what I know and read about elvis he probably needed to tour overseas so he would not be bored with the same tours ! Rip elvis u r so loved and missed !❤
The so called col. is the one that killed Elvis. He stripped the man of his energy and excitement and to keep doing something different. RIP Elvis
Elvis was a very poor very shy Country boy who was nade the most famous person on the planet. In a very short amount of time. No one can handle that much pressure. It must have felt weird being Elvis. Giros screaming at you whereever you go guys trying to punch you everyone wanting to be your friend. And much more . So Elvis one fame killed him
Don’t get it twisted, Elvis loved the fame.
Elvis died of excess. He was extremely talented.
@@lunallena5594 that maybe true
I share Lamar's opinion of Parker, you can see the genuine emotion in Lamar's face and hear it in his voice. Lamar always called it as he saw it.
I agree with lamer
Elvis was a one off ,so magical so talented but he was a grown man his so called manager please 50% of Elvis earning he was given ,Elvis would have made it he also should never never have allowed his father to be his business manager it's all over with now but it has to be said that Elvis was a grown man and made poor choices in some ways ,but then don't we all !!!!!!😑🇬🇧
"Vegas" didn't destroy Elvis. His drug addiction, overwork, and enabling by sycophant "friends" did.
Lamar Fike is right. The Col was looking out for himself. It's a combination of things. Like LarryvGellar and others have said. If Elvis could have gotten some help and got off maybe not all but at least most or a fair amount of those pills drugs and eaten a little healthier for to Hawaii for a real nice vacation rest and relaxation a few times and got to perform in other countries in Europe and other places that would have helped a lot. And not doing shows7 daysvaweek cut down to five times a week and just one show a night in Las Vegas and gotten back to making more serious dramatic movies all these things would have helped him greatly and gotten rid of Tom Parker all would have helped a lot.
i think the two shows a day was not the problem he wanted that but when the body was no longer able to rest, it should have been allowed to rest and not forced to continue uninterruptedly because of money or anything else, I'm sure elvis would have said in 1973 at the latest that his health was suffering greatly from the live style and he should have recovered because he was trying to become healthier
Elvis sometimes he would do three shows a day...I also feel he was getting tired n bored with doing those shows..He needed a change n Parker was no help to him in that area or allowing Elvis to rest... Elvis was everyone's cash cow... Elvis had all these ppl working for him n some living with him that had to be such a strain on him physically n mentally....
Right, it was not being able to rest and also not having people around him he could talk and share music with. Elvis needed people around him who could help him grow creatively. Parker had too much say in what music Elvis recorded. I wish Elvis had kicked this fat greedy pig to the curb
He had to fulfill his Vegas engagements till Dec 76( was his last, tho not 2 a nite) AND started touring Sept 70 .
He toured long & hard, but had 3mos rest( like Aug 72 Madison Sq Garden-- in blue suit.. till next Jan. 73Hawaii)
Elvis holds the record as the most successful artist Las Vegas has ever had. His residency at the Hotel International there consisted of about 660 shows - every single one of them sold out.
Meanwhile the Beatles were touring the globe along with the stones and zeppelin
@@jamesklatt I accept that, and damn `Col` Parker that Elvis wasn`t doing the same.
@@jamesklatt All because of Parker, couldn't leave america so couldn't control the king, so sad
I believe what Sonny said. It was bc of the guns and the drugs. Elvis was addicted ppl. The Col was NOT an illegal alien. During the years col first came to America, passports weren’t needed. Besides that col was married for many years to an American citizen which made him legal.
Terminal apathy is what killed Elvis, the routine of doing the same thing over and over would take its toll on anyone. Parker's greed deprived the world of one of the biggest opportunities in music history. Elvis would have been magnificent in Europe. *Sigh. One can only dream*. If only Elvis had done shows around the world, he would have been a happier man. He even said in an interview in 1959 that he would have liked to go to Europe and perform. A major lost opportunity in music history is Elvis not playing around the world.
The"kernel"kept on using him till he used him up.😜😜😜
Plain and simple Tom Parker had too much influence over Elvis...
Elvis's POLY-PHARMA addiction killed him..period.
Unfortunately this is the real truth
Elvis went COLD TURKEY on the pills prior to the Aloha show in Honolulu. It was the only way he could focus himself to get into shape. Properly motivated by an impending European tour, he would have done the same thing. He wanted this so desperately wanted to quit the pills and clean up but kept getting talked out of his dreams by Parker so he turned to them in despair. What could have been for this wonderful, talented man..... 💔
During the rehearsal Elvis was stoned out of his mind
What was Parker his old man and Elvis a kid? He had his own mind
I have to disagree with blaming the colonel. First, performing overseas. If it was so important, Elvis could have gotten someone else to organize the tour. I don't buy that Elvis was such a slave to the colonel - doesn't make sense. Any business person knows there are ways to get out of contracts. If Elvis hated Vegas so much, he could have changed that - after all, he is Elvis Presley. Unfortunately, Elvis declined in many ways over those last years for many different reasons. It's too conveniant to blame the colonel.
It wasn't until Elvis was firing Parker that he first knew how much he owed Parker and he didn't have the money to even buy his way out...Someone should have been looking over Parkers shoulder...It would have been great if Vernon had that job because he was great with the finance's...
Kevin, only Elvis wasn't a business person at all, he was an artist through and through. He had more than enough on his plate as such and would have needed a manager who was aware of that. Parker was a carny, a promoter without feel for Elvis' art.
Parker cannot be blamed for everything, but your view might be too simplified ... I think it was much more complicated.
@@gailcalderone5229 Elvis was led to believe he owed Parker money when the truth was Parker robbed him blind. And made horrible business decisions. Yes Elvis could have fired him and gone his own way but he felt like too many people relied on him to support them. Look how many of his so called friends sold their story after he died
Kevin R, I tend to agree with you. I think Parker has been demonised over the years because Elvis didn't always do what the fans wanted him to do, so they blamed Parker or the Memphis mafia. The film studios kept putting Elvis in musicals because they made more money than serious movies. Other famous movie stars have been treated the same way over the years - they get typecast in a certain genre which is successful, so the studio bosses keep them there, regardless of what the actors wanted to do themselves.
I get tired of hearing the old story about Elvis not touring overseas because Parker wouldn't be allowed back into America if he left the country. He was in the army, for goodness sake, and he was Elvis' manager - what government is going to refuse to let him back home???? It was more about security - the logistics of keeping Elvis safe if he left America would have been a nightmare. There would have been thousands of people at every airport he landed in; the venues back then weren't big enough for Elvis. Our biggest indoors venue at that time only held 1700 people - the MCG was big, but Elvis hated doing outside venues, and again, security would have been impossible.
I agree with Lamar. it makes me so mad to think about the colonel and how he killed him. And yes. He killed him!!!😭😭😭
He was the most handsome man in the world
.....until I came along
@@modickens1272 LOL! Let us see a photo of you to justify that comment!!!
@@modickens1272 👍🏼👈 i am the king
The latest he should have left and toured other countries was right after Aloha from Hawaii. No one seemed to have liked or trusted Andreas, back to Scotty Moore. The man was scum! No manager runs anyone the way he ran Elvis, especially their personal life. He was a carnival guy and treated EP like an act in his damn carnival. It may not have happened as fast as it did however, Elvis Presley would have been huge no matter what. The man was a natural born star! He had no training in anything yet did it all to perfection. That crook did everything that was good for himself, it just so happened to have occasionally benefited Elvis as well. He was a selfish, manipulative and evil person. No one deserves someone like that in their lives let alone "managing" them. He knew Elvis weaknesses and he took advantage of him, disgusting! Only if there was a way to rest time and save him from the destruction of that vile man. A simple conversation between 1954 Elvis and 1971 Elvis would go a long way.
I've never understood why that old money hungry man got 50% of Elvis's money. He thought he actually invented Elvis. Elvis was destined from birth to be who he was. The greatest performer of all time. Im so glad I lived in his lifetime and got to see him in Charlotte NC ...greatest night of my life
I've said for years Elvis needed challenges. Whenever he had a challenge he met it: The sullivan shows, acting, restarting his career after the army, the '68 Special, Vegas, MSG, Aloha. After "Aloha" there were no more challenges and he faded away.
ELVIS WAS ANGELIC CASE CLOSED❤️❤️
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Playing Vegas 2 to 3 times a day, that would have been daunting for any entertainer, Parker used EP up.
Elvis definitely needed a challenge. He was bored to death. And the fans didn't help either by accepting however Elvis presented himself.
I don't think it's fair to blame the fans. They didn't know what was going on with Elvis. They just loved him. But the people in his life knew. Priscilla knew what was going on with Elvis. They tried to help him, but he wouldn't listen. Only Elvis could have saved Elvis.
Priscilla was off in LA. She had zero interest in Elvis or helping him. The MM stated by 1968 Elvis was a full blown addict.
@Bonnie Brown I wouldn't have listened to Priscilla or anyone else either they only cared about themselves and what they could get out of him he knew it too they all did him dirty. If they didn't he'd still be here because he would have listened to them like he did with Steve Binder in 1968, and Marty Passeta in late 1972 for the aloha special in 73
Blaming the fans is pure ignorance. No fan overworked Elvis, no fan stole from Elvis, and no fan poisoned Elvis. All the fans did was to love him unconditionally. If not for the love of the fans, he would've died even sooner. Your comment is inappropriate & uninformed.
It has been said that Elvis could sing the phone book and people would have thought it was wonderful. Is that a blessing or a curse? That’s the question.
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Is this THE. SIR ( TOM JONES ???)
If. Parker. Had. Let. Elvis. Go. Where. He. Wanted. To. Go. Parker. Was bad !!! Rotten. To. The. Bone.
All around elvis abuse him....
Parker was to blame simple . Elvis should have went abroad anyway so Elvis has to take some of the blame in my opinion it’s history now unfortunately 👑👑👑👑👑👍
It wasn't just the coronal it was all of them Elvis was to big for Vegas they wanted his money even the Memphis. .Mafia betrayed Elvis this disheartened Elvis and he didn't care no longer he always stayed loyal to his fans that was the important part of Elvis 😎🎯💯💙🎯🎶
Red and Sunny threw him under the bus
Lamar is right
Because of Parker he don't go
Elvis did play out of the US …. Canada …..Toronto. Did he also not play Mexico?
Elvis being a poor guy from the deep south couldn't handle life in the fast lane. He was treated as an outsider and was to good for likes of the a place called Hollywood.
If you have no belief or confidence in yourself, others will use this to their advantage. Elvis was an incredible entertainer. But all his power and passion was on stage. Once he left the stage, he was a very insecure person. Who had no ability to fight for himself. He had no support system, not even his father. He was used because he allowed it. Like so many rock and roll artists. But he was “The King” on that very big stage. What a shame.
That interview in blue suit is from Aug 72, Madison Sq Garden, he gave one th best shows, energetic, electrifying.. ! By Jan 73, Aloha Hawaii , was not as exciting, animated, & started his decline shortly after, & yea her into th drugs
The Col did not have to travel with him abroad he could have got a manager to deal with that part of business. Elvis was not a baby if he wanted to travel out of the country with his men he would have done it, he did not travel everywhere with the Col.
Col Parker destroyed Elvis presley
Everybody from the stall holder in India to the guy who once said hello to Elvis, his dentist, doctor etc, etc have ridden on the back of Elvis since 1977. Whenever cash or publicity was needed, the phone number of a local TV station or newspaper rang and another ex employee/friend/acquaintance/ex girlfriend/wife/daughter etc would be on the other end trying to flog another (dead horse) err sorry story to anyone who'd listen. Just imagine for 46yrs all these people have made a career and some a very good living giving their version of the "truth" writing thousands of books. The ONLY person who knows the TRUTH is lying in the meditation garden at Graceland. There probably are some genuine ex employees/friends who cared/still care but can't resist the urge to tell their side of the story, which can never be corroborated if it's a relatively unknown story. I stopped listening/buying books on Elvis's story simply because most of them were written purely with the goal of being as controversial, explosive or full of "new revelations". Everyone who worked for Elvis were well compensated over the years, it's time to stop the gossip and try to regain some dignity and pride. Let E.P. RIP Now.
If Elvis didn’t blow sooooo much money he wouldn’t have had to work so hard, he should have also pissed Parker off he also blew a shit load of money on gambling. RIP Elvis
That dang Colonel killed Elvis to pay his gambling debts off. I wish Elvis would have got his family on his jet and flew away from that old money hog. He certainly had Elvis caught in a terrible spot.
Parker was in deaths in the Casino's while Elvis was killing himself on stage even when Elvis was sick, The time he should of got out of the contract wish he could have
Those stupid movies ruined Elvis long before Vegas
It was not Vegas it was the Colonel He overworked Elvis etc.
ELVIS DESTROYED ELVIS!!!!!!!!!!
The colonel made Elvis and the colonel destroyed Elvis and Elvis allowed the colonel to destroy him.
Vegas did nothing to elvis. Elvis did it to himself, and helped by those he chose to surround himself with.
Kung Fu - Elvis.
Imagine ELVIS invading Japan and China. He would have been HUGE in Japan.
Now....what really destroyed Elvis was that book.
2 Jun 2023. Poor Elvis. He tolerate because he don’t know how to say no. Tsk tsk 😞
There was Far to much pressure put on Elvis to be Elvis. Thats what killed him
Exactly. Too many people were getting rich off of him and exploited him for their own gain. Elvis felt liked he would be letting people down if he changed or slowed down
@@gregclark3268 yes most of Elvis s so called friends weren't even true friends they just hung around him because he was Elvis. And towards the end I think Elvis knew this
Parker helped him early but also finished him off. For getting him stuck in multi movie contacts and vegas deals. Parker run him into the ground
The guns & drugs isn't the reason they didn't tour overseas. I don't know why he said that. It was because Tom Parker was here illegally.
Parker also wanted Elvis in the states where he could control him. Once Elvis went overseas and started talking to other artists and exploring the world, he would have realised Parker was using him and holding him back. I never wish ill will on anyone but i doubt too many people were crying when Parker finally died
Illegal alien he was ., !!
Can’t you people see Elvis wouldn’t go anywhere without his guns he even had a gun in his ankle holster ffs, he COULD NOT Get his hands on the drugs outside the states he didn’t want to go to Europe, He went into meet Nixon to get a badge to carry his guns across state lines are you kidding Elvis Wanted an needed Parker Elvis Got An Took What He Wanted, don’t listen to ‘fake’ he was a leach and another hanger!
When Elvis didn’t want to do a Movie he TOLD Parker get me out of it, so Parker demanded star billing and a million dollars, then said he was otherwise engaged look it up before you make statements you ‘heard’ somewhere!…
Elvis did plan a factor in his own demise, so did Parker. Dr Nick And his "group" there many enablers but ultimately it was HIS choice. However, i remember something Elvis said himself. "You have Elvis the person and Elvis the entertainer. It is hard to live up to the image." He was Iconic however he never saw himself that way. It is Mind-blowing
Only thing the Colonal understood about rock n roll was percentages on how much he could make on each song Elvis sung
Actually, the "Memphis Mafia" were equally as guilty as Parker and Dr. Nick.
Parker worked Elvis into the ground and conned him out of millions of dollars in order to pay off his massive gambling debts And Parker was completely out of his depth in terms of the modern management of a super star like Elvis by the 1960s and Elvis should have fired him in 1968 after the the come back special was in the can,
"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths."
~ HOLY BIBLE, Proverbs 3:5,6
The LORD GOD KING JESUS says, "...if ye love me, keep my commandments.
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Someone mentioned Morrison in the same sentence is a poor contrast-comparing these two♥️
“Light My Fire!” “Break On Through!” “When The Musics Over” and “LA Woman ‼️”
Are classics for 60-70s Rock and Roll
Elvis was the ULTIMATE ENTERTAINER 🌺♥️‼️
It’s like saying JOHNNY CASH IS BETTER THAN PAUL McCARTNEY⁉️
Parker was all about control at all costs. Yet never held accountable
It was a human e motion that has destroyed many great people GREED👺😈👿‼️
Elvis didnt like playing the same place he want to travel to different places but his manage wouldn't let him go any where because could go out of the country 😢
???? if he brings guns, they wouldn't let him disembark, or let him fly in the first place. that line of argument makes no sense
Yep, van Kuijk(crook) and his bunch of avaricious bas'''''ds ran that poor man into the ground for their own selfish motives. They ruined his movie career by making those woeful movies to solely cash in on the record sales from the songs in those movies and they did something similar with his non-stop, ludicrous touring schedule, particularly in his final shows in '77, it was clear to see that Elvis was a dead man walking, but may have been saved had they postponed his touring in early August of '77. I guess it wasn't to be, and another legend dies young and tragically.
Drugs and guns? Please elvis was in Europe when he was in the army . He went to Germany and Paris and fit in fine. Elvis could fit in anywhere
Who cares what these guys have to say about Elvis, you don't turn around and write a book about your friends. These clowns made money off of his demise.
Tom Parker did not want to go out of the country because he was not legal and afraid he could not get back in the United States. Tom Parker was not good for Elvis. Wish Elvis found one better than him.
5:48 nah that’s a sorry excuse. at that time Musicians traveled the world with their personal doctors or got hooked up with another doctor in the country they were going to get their drugs. Just think of all the rock bands that went all over. You bet they were hooked up.
Parker and the Memphis Mafia destroyed Elvis.
"F**k the Colonel!" No really, Lamar, tell us how you really feel. I love how Lamar has no filter and doesn't sugar coat.
ELVIS DESTROYED HIMSELF HE WAS AN ADULT HE SHOULD HAVE HEED THE GOOD ADVICE HE DID GET
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The coronel used Elvis as a money making machine.
Today they would call Parker a migrant.
The Memphis Mafia and the colonel took him down.
Correction: Andreas killed Elvis.
Sonny is the only one with a bit of sense here.
This "Vegas killed Elvis/The Colonel wore him out/destroyed him" stuff are just lame excuses for the facts. Elvis killed Elvis. If Elvis was unhappy by the way he was managed, he was free to change management. Also, there were heaps of other acts who worked much harder than Elvis in the 70's. He was rarely on stage for more than 60 minutes at a time - usually no more than 50 minutes. So this notion that he was over worked is just wrong when you compare him to many other acts. But, of course, when you introduce an ever increasing drug consumption at alarming levels - THAT'S when the trouble starts and the core of the problem shows up. That's when something's eventually got to collapse.
Do y'all have any idea why Elvis kept Parker? I've wondered this many times. I can't think of one reason why he kept him. As Elvis became more famous, he could easily have replaced him. Looking back, I wish he had. He would've at least been able to tour around the world and make serious movies. Elvis had the talent, good looks, and personality to be a successful entertainer. Tom Parker didn't make Elvis famous. He marketed Elvis like any good carnie running a side show to line his own pockets. He used Elvis to get rich. I agree with Lamar regarding Tom Parker. If Elvis was going on an over seas tour, he would've ditched the pills, guns, and anything else for that opportunity, in my opinion.
As a crutch maybe because he worked elvis and elvis could have fired him for using him. Maybe elvis felt he needed him
Elvis was performing so much all he had on his mind was preparing for the next show and what songs to play, practicing the songs so he can remember the lyrics, also he like the concerts to be interesting and entertaining, he loved the audience and the audience loved him, he wanted the audience and the concert to be one.
When it came to being dependent on the scrip drugs that took his mind away from Parker and on the concerts he had to do.
Ele tinha um problema para dormir que vinha de longe. Uma insônia crônica que se agravou à partir de 1955,56, quando ele começou nesse ramo. Os músicos originais da primeira formação da banda, relataram que elvis ficava rodando com seu primeiro carro a noite inteira com todos eles à bordo, isso depois de terminarem um show. Ele simplesmente não conseguia dormir e ficava rodando com o carro por aquelas estradas americanas do sul e paravam as vezes para lanchar, e ele rodava até o cansaço dominar o corpo e o cérebro, e dai eles paravam num posto de gasolina em beira de estrada e dormiam. Nesse período ele praticamente não fazia uso de soníferos e nem de estimulantes. Foi à partir do exército é que sua vida iria mudar para sempre, quando um sargento o pegou dormindo em pé segurando um fuzil em seu pleno turno de vigília. Daí esse sargento deu um comprimido à ele dizendo que mesmo cansado ele não iria dormir. Pronto! A desgraça deu início aí. O resto vocês já sabem.
I think Elvis was close to performing out of the country. Parker had been developing a relationship with Jerry Weintraub, who was putting on the tours in later years. Parker knew he couldn't leave the US and needed someone he could trust to be his eyes and ears. The interviews with Jerry are interesting. Parker splitting the money from concessions with Jerry is telling to me. It was not agreed upon, and Jerry expected nothing from them. The fact that Parker would give up that kind of money tells me he was trying to get Jerry into his pocket so to speak.
I am blind, can someone reading this comment tell me which members of the Memphis mafia are talking in this six minute clip? Thanks in advance. 6:00
Lamar Fike is the first to speak then Sonny West comes in after him :)
I'm not motivated by money but ideology. I want to get out of the United States as fast as I can.
Elvis's problems started way before Vegas. It was a shame that he had taken to substances at such a young age. When he got out of the movie business, it was the perfect time to clean up. He looked good, his voice was still in great shape, and he was an absolute showman onstage. At 42 he had accomplished more than most people could in three lifetimes, and its sad to think of what else could have come next. Luckily he left behind hundreds of recordings, along with the movies - Yeah, they can be silly, but still fun to watch.
Change of Habit was interesting to watch, it wasn’t as bad as I feared it to be. Wanna see Charro as well. Elvis could have been so much bigger with proper management.. 😢
COH is a decent movie. Totally watchable. The one where he is the Irish boxer ain’t half bad either. That’s about it for me tho I’ve only seen maybe 10.
@@Timbermannetje Charro was, allegedly, his favorite role and film, and its easy to see why. It tried to be a more traditional western, with him playing a more believable character. It also was not a musical. The title song, also entitled Charro (which is a great song), just plays over the opening credits without showing him singing it.
I think a couple of more films like that and his entire movie career would have gone in a completely different direction.
Drugs and his immaturity did him in!
Tom Parker was totally to blame for Elvis’s death. He only thought of himself.