Fuller Context Here: On January 16, 1971 Elvis attended a day of functions culminating in an evening awards banquet where he and nine others accepted the honour of being named 'one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Nation ' by the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce (The Jaycees). Elvis was nervous about his acceptance speech. He was touched, excited and deeply proud. After a two-thousand-dollar-a-plate dinner and a speech by future President George H.W. Bush, Elvis gives his address, in which he quotes a favorite Roy Hamilton R&B tune, 'Without A Song': 'When I was a child, ladies and gentlemen, I was a dreamer. I read comic books, and I was the hero of the comic book. I saw movies, and I was the hero in the movie. So every dream I ever dreamed has come true a hundred times. These gentlemen over there, these are the type who care, are dedicated. You realize if it's not possible that they might be building the Kingdom, it's not far-fetched from reality. I learned very early in life that: ‘Without a song, the day would never end; without a song, a man ain't got a friend; without a song, the road would never bend, without a song', So I keep singing a song. Goodnight. Thank you'. This national honour has been given each year since the late 1930's and recognizes young men who have made great achievements in their field of endeavour, illustrating the opportunities available in the free enterprise system. It also applauds humanitarianism and community service. Scientists, inventors, performers, film makers, politicians bound for the Presidency, and men of greatness in all fields, have been selected for this award over the years, including John F . Kennedy, Robert F . Kennedy, Orson Welles, Howard Hughes. Memphis Tennesse, January 16th 1971: Elvis stayed in a suite at the Holiday Inn, although he still arrived late that morning, for the Jaycee prayer breakfast held at the Holiday Inn-Rivermount. Harold Sterling the host, waited for Elvis to arrive who apparently was held up due to a lost cufflink. Harold Sterling: 'I was just not ready for someone that theatrical, he had all these diamonds on, and his hair was long. Charlie Hodge was drinking and laughing, Red West and his wife were there. Priscilla had long jet black hair. He was a taskmaster, people jumped, he had ideas on what he wanted and the impression he wanted to give, but he was a benevolent tyrant, he was so good, but he was demanding too'. 'His entrance into the dining room was electrifying the most staid businessmen and society wives with teenage enthusiasm, they all stopped their conversations to watch him enter the room. Just as he and Priscilla sat down, photographers rushed to their table, graciously. Elvis allowed a couple of quick pictures, then he asked the newsmen to leave. private question and answer session followed the breakfast. Again this was without the press. The Press-Scimitar reported from sources at the press conference that Elvis spoke about religion and how its importance to his life, but in the organized sense that he called on God many times for strength, and that 'God is a living presence in all of us'. 'Yes I don't go along with music advocating drugs and desecration of the flag. I think an entertainer is for entertaining and to make people happy'. The future President George Bush was a speaker, as the United Nations ambassador (filling in for Vice President Agnew) Also in attendance was Marion Keisker in full uniform and Elvis introduced her to Priscilla as 'The lady I told you so much about' and then said 'You know she's the one who made it all possible, without her I wouldn't even be here'. (Jerry Schilling tells the same story about Marion Keisker, with a reference that Elvis spoke the same words to his wife and himself). In the afternoon,at 5.00pm Elvis hosted a cocktail reception at Graceland for the honorees and members of the Jaycees. Marty Lacker: We had Graceland done real sharp, and we decided that one of the guys would meet each honoree at the door with his wife and take them on a personal tour. Dinner was then arranged and hosted by Elvis at the Four Flames Restaurant. Bouquets of fresh flowers and candelabras, with place cards signed by Elvis with the tcb logo were present on each table. Music was provided by a violinist,and dinner was served by white gloved waiters. Marty Lacker: Elvis was real happy except one thing, in the middle of the dinner, the side door opened and in walked 'Al Capp' the cartoonist, well nobody had invited him, and the Sheriff's deputy at the door said 'I'm sorry sir-this is a private party, you can't come in', Capp said in a loud voice 'I'm part of the ceremony, and I should be there. It turned out that Capp was going to be one of the speakers at the awards, but we didn't know that. Capp was drunk, and he started yelling, in a raspy, obnoxious voice 'I don't know why I wasn't invited, I'm Al Capp'. Finally one of the big-shot Jaycees told him he was going to have to leave. Capp yelled all the way out the door, and he didn't even go to the ceremony. Elvis said 'Who gives a sh*t?' but it hurt him and it put a damper on his evening. Ron Ziegler : I think he (Elvis) was very pleased to receive the award, and it was an honor to him, and he so indicated, he was expressing a little discomfort of how he was going to react and to relate to the other people who were there, so we talked about that a little bit. It appeared to me at that time that he wanted to reach out and talk to someone different to that what he could find in his entourage. I didn't get the impression that he was limited or dull witted, I found him to be somewhat articulate and poised individual, I did sense however an individual who was withdrawn and an individual who was somewhat shy. I think all of us were moved by Elvis. He was a natural nice man, I liked him. BEAUTIFUL REACTION SEPH 😍💖😍💖😍💖😍💖😍💖 OUTSTANDING REACTION 🙌👑🙌 Also: I can't imagine you going stir crazy. You seem like such a calm and even keel sort of person. THANK YOU FOR SHARING 🙏 TCB ⚡ & TLC ❤ & peace ✌& blessings 🙏 to you & yours & to one & all here as well 💕
@@sammy_the_uncool2702 Oh that was sad 😔 beautiful Elvis. My goodness so emotional with Seph reactions today an now reading your comment Oh my thank you Sammy ❤
Wow! 😲 Thank you so, so much for all that information, Sammy. Of course, being the huge Elvis fan that I am, I know about the Jaycees award and the speech that Elvis gave, but I didn't know all the rest of it! I didn't know that they had gone to Graceland, nor did I know about the dinner at the Four Flames. Thank you for finding out and posting all this information. It was all so interesting and I'm so grateful 🙏🙏❤❤
thank you for doing this. He just made the young men part he was around 35 and that was the young men limit, he was so touched to be nominated. He was among a lot of others who were very important, there was a Scientist, and a counsel to the president of the US among them. He was awed by their importance. The JC's were an organization that stressed God and country. He went and was so nervous but as he always did he took gifts for the other recipients, which were gold watches with his name to them engraved on them. He sat with all the other important men and said very little. He had so much respect for public servants, like police and soldiers and firemen, he was humbled, so grateful and if you ever go to Graceland you will see the medal proudly displayed in a velvet case. Love this, thanks Seph🤩Mary
Elvis received other awards, like the 3 Grammys he got for his gospel performances and, yes, one of them was for his performance of 'He Touched Me' 😊 This was the only award ceremony that he attended, though, as he felt so honoured to received it. The award is on display at Graceland with a notice explaining that the reason it's looking a little worn and not as shiny as it was is because Elvis treasured it so much that he often took it with him when he went on tour ☺
This was Elvis's most treasured award & the only one he accepted in person. He wasn't only chosen for being a famous entertainer but for his acts of humanitarianism & generosity.
Tears again for me watching this god love his beautiful heart he was so proud of this award he took it everywhere with him there is better quality videos out there
If you aren't American you may not know that in 2018, President Donald Trump award Elvis the United States Medal of Freedom. He would have been proud of that one too. Thanks Seph.
That made me tear up 💕 He was one of the “ten outstanding young men” getting an award. He was speaking lines from a Roy Hamilton song- “ Without a Song”. He was so honored by receiving this award.
"Looks like he's standing at some kind of 'panodium.'" (0:22) I find this so endearing, Seph. You have such a wonderful way of handling instances where you know a word or some factoid, but know you have some minor detail off. You just throw it out there without shame or embarrassment and ask your viewers to correct or clarify or to simply understand what you mean with the knowledge you are aware that it's slightly off. It shows so much humility and good nature and a lack of ego. It impresses me every time. "Music is an addiction itself and people don't see it as an addiction, but it is. I mean, to go much more than a few days without listening to a song, personally I go a bit stir crazy. If I go more than a few days without listening to a few of my favorite songs, I do go a bit stir crazy and I'm like, 'Oh, you know maybe it's because I ain't listen to some music, ya know? That's probably the reason.' And then I listen to some Elvis and then all the sudden my mood lifts and it makes me feel happy again." (4:37) Your personal AI gf would never let you go a few days without your favorite Elvis tunes. "She" would proactively deliver you just the right Elvis tune to match your current mood.
*THANKS SAMMY FOR ALL THE INFO* JUST RECENTLY BILLY SMITH ( ELVIS' COUSIN WHO HAS A YT CHANNEL ) TALKED ABOUT THIS AND SAID ELVIS WORE IT FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS HE WAS SO PROUD!!!!!!
Is a "podium". 😃 Here you go: The United States Junior Chamber, also known as the Jaycees, JCs or JCI USA, is a leadership training service organization and civic organization for people between the ages of 18 and 40. It is a branch of Junior Chamber International. You need to watch "Elvis, A Generous Heart" to see why he received this award. The problem is, this film wasn't made until, I believe, around 2006. When you watch it, your respect and love for Elvis will grow even more. Elvis had his bad boy side, but his good far outweighed it. He was very human, but a very exceptional human.
@@SephPlays I know that's what you were thinking, but you sure were having a time getting it out. I get that way, way more than I'd like to admit, but I'm old and you're just a kid. 😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰
He was so nervous before his speech! He said he didn’t remember a thing he said. Too funny that he can’t sing and perform so magically and still be nervous to talk in front of a crowd! I love him so much! He was so proud for that award, it was said he wore that around his neck for weeks!
Ya know Seph, you are a really outstanding young man yourself. You are sensitive, respectful and naturally spread your enthusiasm to us. He’d have liked you and if he is looking down, he’s smiles and proud of you. By the way one of those men he was speaking about was George Bush Sr. He met the future President of the USA. There’s a video in which George Bush the son & when he was President brought the Prime Minister of Japan to Graceland. Both of them were huge fans of Elvis & it was so cute. The Prime Minister was dancing like Elvis and I believe Lisa Marie was there. It showed how people loved him from so many Countries. Last year people from 187 Countries came to Graceland to visit & during Elvis week in August. Great reaction. 😁😁🎸🕺🏻🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️❤️❤️ PS. George Bush the son got kicked out of school one day because he dressed like Elvis and was singing like him. His Mom & Dad ( future President) had to pick him up and I believe he was punished for having to leave school during the day. 😂😂😂
Loved him talking - could listen to him all day long - wonder why your friend didn't include the 1970 Houston Press Conference and there is the New York Press Conference from 1972 also which were both great ⭐⭐
“Without A Song” was a huge hit in 1929 by Paul Whiteman’s Orchestra w/young Bing Crosby singing. Elvis knew this one growing up. My favorite band! Link: th-cam.com/video/gPZEB4_ZtbU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=XPeu-Dq-sRtVjFI8
Fuller Context Here:
On January 16, 1971 Elvis attended a day of functions culminating in an evening awards banquet where he and nine others accepted the honour of being named 'one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Nation ' by the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce (The Jaycees).
Elvis was nervous about his acceptance speech. He was touched, excited and deeply proud. After a two-thousand-dollar-a-plate dinner and a speech by future President George H.W. Bush, Elvis gives his address, in which he quotes a favorite Roy Hamilton R&B tune, 'Without A Song':
'When I was a child, ladies and gentlemen, I was a dreamer. I read comic books, and I was the hero of the comic book.
I saw movies, and I was the hero in the movie. So every dream I ever dreamed has come true a hundred times. These gentlemen over there, these are the type who care, are dedicated. You realize if it's not possible that they might be building the Kingdom, it's not far-fetched from reality. I learned very early in life that: ‘Without a song, the day would never end; without a song, a man ain't got a friend; without a song, the road would never bend, without a song', So I keep singing a song. Goodnight. Thank you'.
This national honour has been given each year since the late 1930's and recognizes young men who have made great achievements in their field of endeavour, illustrating the opportunities available in the free enterprise system. It also applauds humanitarianism and community service. Scientists, inventors, performers, film makers, politicians bound for the Presidency, and men of greatness in all fields, have been selected for this award over the years, including John F . Kennedy, Robert F . Kennedy, Orson Welles, Howard Hughes.
Memphis Tennesse, January 16th 1971: Elvis stayed in a suite at the Holiday Inn, although he still arrived late that morning, for the Jaycee prayer breakfast held at the Holiday Inn-Rivermount. Harold Sterling the host, waited for Elvis to arrive who apparently was held up due to a lost cufflink.
Harold Sterling: 'I was just not ready for someone that theatrical, he had all these diamonds on, and his hair was long. Charlie Hodge was drinking and laughing, Red West and his wife were there. Priscilla had long jet black hair. He was a taskmaster, people jumped, he had ideas on what he wanted and the impression he wanted to give, but he was a benevolent tyrant, he was so good, but he was demanding too'.
'His entrance into the dining room was electrifying the most staid businessmen and society wives with teenage enthusiasm, they all stopped their conversations to watch him enter the room.
Just as he and Priscilla sat down, photographers rushed to their table, graciously.
Elvis allowed a couple of quick pictures, then he asked the newsmen to leave.
private question and answer session followed the breakfast.
Again this was without the press. The Press-Scimitar reported from sources at the press conference that Elvis spoke about religion and how its importance to his life, but in the organized sense that he called on God many times for strength, and that 'God is a living presence in all of us'.
'Yes I don't go along with music advocating drugs and desecration of the flag. I think an entertainer is for entertaining and to make people happy'.
The future President George Bush was a speaker, as the United Nations ambassador (filling in for Vice President Agnew) Also in attendance was Marion Keisker in full uniform and Elvis introduced her to Priscilla as 'The lady I told you so much about' and then said 'You know she's the one who made it all possible, without her I wouldn't even be here'.
(Jerry Schilling tells the same story about Marion Keisker, with a reference that Elvis spoke the same words to his wife and himself).
In the afternoon,at 5.00pm Elvis hosted a cocktail reception at Graceland for the honorees and members of the Jaycees.
Marty Lacker: We had Graceland done real sharp, and we decided that one of the guys would meet each honoree at the door with his wife and take them on a personal tour.
Dinner was then arranged and hosted by Elvis at the Four Flames Restaurant. Bouquets of fresh flowers and candelabras, with place cards signed by Elvis with the tcb logo were present on each table. Music was provided by a violinist,and dinner was served by white gloved waiters.
Marty Lacker: Elvis was real happy except one thing, in the middle of the dinner, the side door opened and in walked 'Al Capp' the cartoonist, well nobody had invited him, and the Sheriff's deputy at the door said 'I'm sorry sir-this is a private party, you can't come in', Capp said in a loud voice 'I'm part of the ceremony, and I should be there. It turned out that Capp was going to be one of the speakers at the awards, but we didn't know that.
Capp was drunk, and he started yelling, in a raspy, obnoxious voice 'I don't know why I wasn't invited, I'm Al Capp'. Finally one of the big-shot Jaycees told him he was going to have to leave.
Capp yelled all the way out the door, and he didn't even go to the ceremony.
Elvis said 'Who gives a sh*t?' but it hurt him and it put a damper on his evening.
Ron Ziegler : I think he (Elvis) was very pleased to receive the award, and it was an honor to him, and he so indicated, he was expressing a little discomfort of how he was going to react and to relate to the other people who were there, so we talked about that a little bit. It appeared to me at that time that he wanted to reach out and talk to someone different to that what he could find in his entourage. I didn't get the impression that he was limited or dull witted, I found him to be somewhat articulate and poised individual, I did sense however an individual who was withdrawn and an individual who was somewhat shy.
I think all of us were moved by Elvis. He was a natural nice man, I liked him.
BEAUTIFUL REACTION SEPH 😍💖😍💖😍💖😍💖😍💖
OUTSTANDING REACTION 🙌👑🙌
Also: I can't imagine you going stir crazy. You seem like such a calm and even keel sort of person.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING 🙏
TCB ⚡ & TLC ❤ & peace ✌& blessings 🙏 to you & yours & to one & all here as well 💕
YES!! Thank you Sammyyyyyy :D this was spot on! And PINNNNEEEDDDD!!! hehehehe
@@SephPlays You are so very welcome Seph 🙏 My humble pleasure as always 😊💖💕
And thank you so very much 🌹⚡💛⚡🌹
@@sammy_the_uncool2702 Oh that was sad 😔 beautiful Elvis. My goodness so emotional with Seph reactions today an now reading your comment Oh my thank you Sammy ❤
Wow! 😲 Thank you so, so much for all that information, Sammy. Of course, being the huge Elvis fan that I am, I know about the Jaycees award and the speech that Elvis gave, but I didn't know all the rest of it! I didn't know that they had gone to Graceland, nor did I know about the dinner at the Four Flames. Thank you for finding out and posting all this information. It was all so interesting and I'm so grateful 🙏🙏❤❤
Thanks so much, Sammy. You are indeed a jewel in Elvis World and we all appreciate you beyond words.❤❤❤
dont you just LOVE his style?❤
thank you for doing this. He just made the young men part he was around 35 and that was the young men limit, he was so touched to be nominated. He was among a lot of others who were very important, there was a Scientist, and a counsel to the president of the US among them. He was awed by their importance. The JC's were an organization that stressed God and country. He went and was so nervous but as he always did he took gifts for the other recipients, which were gold watches with his name to them engraved on them. He sat with all the other important men and said very little. He had so much respect for public servants, like police and soldiers and firemen, he was humbled, so grateful and if you ever go to Graceland you will see the medal proudly displayed in a velvet case. Love this, thanks Seph🤩Mary
There's a longer version of this, he is so damn cute and adorable, and was very touched to receive this award, he so deserved it, and many more ❤❤❤
He should have been rewarded every year in his hometown, not amongst others either.
Elvis received other awards, like the 3 Grammys he got for his gospel performances and, yes, one of them was for his performance of 'He Touched Me' 😊 This was the only award ceremony that he attended, though, as he felt so honoured to received it.
The award is on display at Graceland with a notice explaining that the reason it's looking a little worn and not as shiny as it was is because Elvis treasured it so much that he often took it with him when he went on tour ☺
So confident on stage yet Elvis is so nervous here...bless his beautiful heart.❤
I wonder how big of an audience was there?
Sorry I said same as you beautiful heart ♥ he truly did though
It's easy to repeat ourselves when discussing Elvis. There just aren't enough superlatives to describe him. 😊
Very nice. I enjoyed this vid. Elvis looks like a million dollars in that suit and bow tie! 🤩
This was Elvis's most treasured award & the only one he accepted in person. He wasn't only chosen for being a famous entertainer but for his acts of humanitarianism & generosity.
Nice reaction Seph.
Tears again for me watching this god love his beautiful heart he was so proud of this award he took it everywhere with him there is better quality videos out there
Beautiful!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤!
If you aren't American you may not know that in 2018, President Donald Trump award Elvis the United States Medal of Freedom. He would have been proud of that one too. Thanks Seph.
That made me tear up 💕
He was one of the “ten outstanding young men” getting an award.
He was speaking lines from a Roy Hamilton song- “ Without a Song”.
He was so honored by receiving this award.
OHHH!! That's what that was! I was wondering why i was even sent this! So technically this was a song?
@@SephPlays yes those were a few lines from a song that a lot of people recorded like Frank Sinatra but to my knowledge Elvis didn’t sing it.
Roy Hamilton’s was just a cover. Originally a huge hit 1929 by Paul Whiteman’s Orchestra with Bing Crosby on vocal. My favorite band of all time.
Elvis looked like a Greek God in a fancy suit....extremely proud moment. What a beautiful speech 👏🏽💯⚡❤️
"Looks like he's standing at some kind of 'panodium.'" (0:22) I find this so endearing, Seph. You have such a wonderful way of handling instances where you know a word or some factoid, but know you have some minor detail off. You just throw it out there without shame or embarrassment and ask your viewers to correct or clarify or to simply understand what you mean with the knowledge you are aware that it's slightly off. It shows so much humility and good nature and a lack of ego. It impresses me every time.
"Music is an addiction itself and people don't see it as an addiction, but it is. I mean, to go much more than a few days without listening to a song, personally I go a bit stir crazy. If I go more than a few days without listening to a few of my favorite songs, I do go a bit stir crazy and I'm like, 'Oh, you know maybe it's because I ain't listen to some music, ya know? That's probably the reason.' And then I listen to some Elvis and then all the sudden my mood lifts and it makes me feel happy again." (4:37) Your personal AI gf would never let you go a few days without your favorite Elvis tunes. "She" would proactively deliver you just the right Elvis tune to match your current mood.
Hunk of burnin' love, ❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥 that is Elvis. 😍😍😍
*THANKS SAMMY FOR ALL THE INFO* JUST RECENTLY BILLY SMITH ( ELVIS' COUSIN WHO HAS A YT CHANNEL ) TALKED ABOUT THIS AND SAID ELVIS WORE IT FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS HE WAS SO PROUD!!!!!!
Is a "podium". 😃 Here you go:
The United States Junior Chamber, also known as the Jaycees, JCs or JCI USA, is a leadership training service organization and civic organization for people between the ages of 18 and 40. It is a branch of Junior Chamber International. You need to watch "Elvis, A Generous Heart" to see why he received this award. The problem is, this film wasn't made until, I believe, around 2006. When you watch it, your respect and love for Elvis will grow even more. Elvis had his bad boy side, but his good far outweighed it. He was very human, but a very exceptional human.
What was it i said? I think that's what i was thinking of xD
@@SephPlays It sounded like you said pallodium.
Well said 😊
@@SephPlays I know that's what you were thinking, but you sure were having a time getting it out. I get that way, way more than I'd like to admit, but I'm old and you're just a kid. 😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰
No clue what i'm going to be like when i get to like 90 xD
He was so nervous before his speech! He said he didn’t remember a thing he said. Too funny that he can’t sing and perform so magically and still be nervous to talk in front of a crowd! I love him so much! He was so proud for that award, it was said he wore that around his neck for weeks!
Good grief! I meant to type that he COULD sing and perform, sheesh!
Ya know Seph, you are a really outstanding young man yourself. You are sensitive, respectful and naturally spread your enthusiasm to us. He’d have liked you and if he is looking down, he’s smiles and proud of you. By the way one of those men he was speaking about was George Bush Sr. He met the future President of the USA. There’s a video in which George Bush the son & when he was President brought the Prime Minister of Japan to Graceland. Both of them were huge fans of Elvis & it was so cute. The Prime Minister was dancing like Elvis and I believe Lisa Marie was there. It showed how people loved him from so many Countries. Last year people from 187 Countries came to Graceland to visit & during Elvis week in August. Great reaction. 😁😁🎸🕺🏻🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️❤️❤️
PS. George Bush the son got kicked out of school one day because he dressed like Elvis and was singing like him. His Mom & Dad ( future President) had to pick him up and I believe he was punished for having to leave school during the day. 😂😂😂
Loved him talking - could listen to him all day long - wonder why your friend didn't include the 1970 Houston Press Conference and there is the New York Press Conference from 1972 also which were both great ⭐⭐
A paladium podium 😂
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You should always put HD in when you're looking for something on TH-cam, Now you may not always get it , But you get the best hopefully there is.
“Without A Song” was a huge hit in 1929 by Paul Whiteman’s Orchestra w/young Bing Crosby singing. Elvis knew this one growing up. My favorite band! Link: th-cam.com/video/gPZEB4_ZtbU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=XPeu-Dq-sRtVjFI8
This was in 1971 and Priscilla was with him.
There's much better quality versions of this around
DEPECHE MODE SO CRUEL