He didn't die on August 16, 1977 as we were told. He left the sadness of fame, for a life of unknown and to be free. He had no need nor want for it anymore.
. I think that Elvis really felt alone much more then people understands, everyone always wanted something from him... People might have cared for him, but they perhaps did not know how to show it and he needed something other then what he got from them and I dont think that anyone understood that. No one had that much fame at that time, so he could not ask anyone for advice, it is a very sad situation that I think very few people, if anyone ever understood... Perhaps no one could have done anything, because no one ever had been in his situation, it may be the cause of why he felt all alone with no one to talk to. If that was so it is very sad indeed, because then people could try to help, but they could not see, or understand how his life was and that makes it almost impossible to help out no matter how hard you want to. To also have all thoose health issues, that must have been devestating for him and thoose close to him. .
Wayne the song is beautiful and thank you for being a friend to Elvis. Elvis just wanted to be home in Memphis. When he died I was working as a mechanic at Elvis Presley Blvd. and Winchester. I worked on his cars when needed. I new something was wrong they sent firetrucks and ambulances to his home. One ambulance driver told us he was dead. It came with shock and Sadness. Never again such a nice person as Elvis. He's home now and all those who wanted him away from home alot, will never know what a true down to earth person he was.
Dear Wayne, Thank you so much for writing this song that Elvis Presley wrote as a letter; it puts tears in my eyes to know that Elvis was hurting inside and had alot of questions of why he was here; Elvis had a twin brother, his mother died when he was in the army, cornal Paker didn't really care about Elvis, just his money, Elvis had a beautiful wife who gave him a beautiful daughter, but I think Elvis was over welmed and was seeking for help from God and 1977 came and his time had come; Elvis will always be Remembered as the king of Rock n Roll and his music will live on Forever; thank you again for writing this song and god bless you.
I think that Parker (The Dutchman) cared for Elvis, but I think that he cared more for the money that he could get, besides that I think that he was as suprised as anyone else about the fame Elvis got that quick. Could he have done a better job, yes he should have done a better job with the person Elvis and his family, but perhaps he never understood how Elvis felt either... He was not his friend, he was the person that wanted to make Elvis the greatest star he could and with that he succeded, but he forgot about the man, the person Elvis Aaron Presley, just as many others around Elvis did.
Maybe Wayne said this is for you Col. Tom Parker to let him know how he drove Elvis too hard for his own greed. The guy Tom Parker was a fraud, he kept Elvis from touring the world, something he always wanted to do. Why? Because Tom Parker wasn't who he claimed to be? Who was he and why does no body still not know? He couldn't get a passport? Why? Even though Elvis loved and trusted that guy for many years, in the end, he also knew he no longer trusted him and felt so betrayed. Thank you Wayne Newton for being one of the few and true friends to Elvis ❤ I wish Riley Keough would see this and the notes Elvis wrote, maybe then she would realize her granny Priscilla was not Elvis true love. God was his true love, his mom, dad, Dodger and Lisa were true loves to Elvis. Riley you would have been a true love to him and your sisters, but your granny has tried to paint your grandfather Elvis in a bad light. He would not like her taking money from Lisa, money Lisa was unaware of for so long. Lisa would not have approved her Father being depicted in such a vile comic book movie Agent Elvis. Of all the people Elvis should have been able to trust in this world, if Elvis was the love of her life as she claims, she would never put out anything negative about Elvis. Thank God Elvis is now with all his true loves ❤️ RIP In the loving arms of Jesus 🕊 ✝️
I can't believe I have never heard this before what a beautiful song for a friend that the was loved all over the world by millions but was so lonely in his private life...
First time 'm hearing this song. OMG I can't stop crying. Saw a video just now about The Letter. I began to listen and how the song came to Wayne Newton. Bless you Wayne Newton for giving Elvis the credit..Thank you for picking up where Elvis left off. You will surly one day meet Elvis in heaven.
What a beautiful song I have tears in my eyes thank you so much for this tribute to the king Elvis Presley Wayne Newton your a true star. I'm sure the world of Elvis fans most appreciated this song. I'm sure I do and you certainly earned my respect. Thank you so very much.
Such a beautiful tribute to Elvis. Thank you Wayne Newton for caring and sharing this with all of us Elvis fans who still love Elvis so much. God Bless You
What a performance 🙌 Mr. Newton. When Elvis sang the song my way fit him perfectly. Elvis is so blessed to be with Jesus right now. No more pain, no more tears. Thankyou Jesus
+MaryElizabeth99 ~ A GREAT PIECE OF LUCK TO GET THAT "LETTER" ~ a hotel Maid finding such a note IMAGINE! all the years of performing in Vegas ~ it was his last performance and last night at the hotel ~ Elvis decides to write a note to God ~ then throws it in the trash ~ found and kept by the maid for future use ~ hence WAYNE and Elvis's song. SHAMEFUL!!!
+rustywells01 ~ TOO BAD ELVIS IS NOT HERE TO DEAL WITH YOU SO CALLED FRIENDS AFTER HIS DEATH. ELVIS WOULD BE APPALLED AT ALL THIS CLAIM OF FRIENDSHIP AND RAMBLINGS ABOUT HIS LIFE. ELVIS A VERY PRIVATE MAN. SHAME ON ALL OF YOU!!
+Mute Swan You know what is most amazing about you you ignorant fool.... You know Nothing yet you act like you can actually speak on Elvis!!! You Attack friends of Elvis... Who are you besides a uninformed so called fan?? Again for the 10th time... What do you do to honor Elvis?? Attacking true fans of Elvis and his friends is all I see you do!!!!
+MaryElizabeth99 ~~~ "being his friend he could confide in. :( " THIS IS NOT THE OUTCOME ELVIS WOULD EXPECT FROM A FRIEND HE "confieded" IN. SHAME! Elvis would be disappointed with the lot of you. SHAME ON YOU.
I have never heard this before… wow! Heartbreaking. I am so very sorry for Elvis. Thank you Wayne for being his friend. For sharing this beautiful poignant message… breaks my heart more than 45 years later… 🥺💔. God Bless You Elvis 🤍
thank you Wayne you for even getting that letter and singing that beautiful song I'm sure Elvis is looking down on you and bless you in your heart you two were good dear friends
Wayne knew how close ELVIS was to his fans and Elvis' fans were to him. I love how Wayne trashed Col Parker at the beginning, dedicating the song to Col Parker & to others. Wayne did a service to his good friend, ELVIS by writing this song. It is a tribute to his Great Friend,ELVIS. Wayne gave ELVIS' fans the feelings & life of a VERY WONDERFUL however troubled ELVIS AND LET US GRIEVE WITH ELVIS, let ELVIS' fans into his solitude. Really a beautiful & very significant gesture on Waynes part. Just Beautiful & very emotional for Wayne. THANKYOU WAYNE, 💧💧💧 GET IT ❤🎶🎸🎵💧☇☉☇💧🐎🕶⛪💧❤💧💧💧💧💧😗🇺🇸🕇🤘❤
I love you, Elvis! Always have and always will! My heart is crying that you hurt so much when all of us were out there loving you, praying to meet you!! You wouldn't have felt alone. I loved you as a member of my family. I was only two-years-old when I came to know you. So many people used you for their own gain when all you did was grace us with your God-given gift.Colonel Parker drove you to an early grave! Damn that man and anyone who tries to get their 15 minutes of fame off of YOU!! We, your fans, won't let them if at all possible!! Bless you, Wayne Newton for putting Elvis's feelings into a lovely tribute to your friend and for being a true friend to our Elvis. GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU, ELVIS. I HOPE YOU HAVE FOUND YOUR ETERNAL BLISS! GOD SET YOU TO US FOR A REASON, BUT FOR FAR TOO SHORT OF TIME, BUT WE ARE BLESSED FOR HAVING YOU FOR AS LONG AS WE DID. YOU GAVE YOUR ALL FOR US AND I AM SO SORRY IF WE ASKED FOR TOO MUCH - MORE THAN YOUR BODY TO COULD CONTINUE TO GIVE. IT PUTS ME IN TEARS TO THINK WE, YOUR PUBLIC, CONTRIBUTED TO YOUR DEMISE IN ANY WAY. I SUSPECT IT WAS SEVERAL THINGS, 1) THAT FREAK SHOW MONEY GRUBBING COLONEL PARKER 2) DR. NICK, FOR PRESCRIBING THE DRUGS 3) MEMBERS OF THE MEMPHIS MAFIA THAT BETRAYED YOU WITH THAT BOOK 4) YOUR TOURING SCHEDULE AND PERFORMING 2-3X/DAY 5) THE FANS WANTING SO MUCH OF YOU. I AM SO, SO, SO SORRY! :'( FORGIVE US PLEASE. many people claim you aren't gone, that your passing was faked. what a miracle IF you were still with us!!! But I suspect, that is our wishful thinking. I am in a wheelchair, but if I knew you were alive and could find you, I think I could RUN to you and hold you, up out of that darned chair, even though I cannot walk!! somehow, something inside of me would say "MOVE JODEE, RUN TO HIM AND HUG HIM AND DON'T LET HIM OUT OF YOUR SIGHT." We aren't supposed to idolize anyone but our Lord God, but it doesn't say we can't love you and we DO!!!
I fell inlove with your singing from the first time I saw you on the Ed Sullivan show when I was a child and at age 70 I can still listent you all day.
Thank you for doing this wonderful tribute to our dear Elvis. It is very sad that Elvis was so alone,I wish I could have held him in my arms to comfort him.Elvis forever!!!❤❤❤❤
Sad ! To think that Elvis died unhappy, unhealthy and basically alone.Goes to show you that money, fame, womanizing, people, a big home and other things can not give you the fulfillment, happiness, joy and peace that your soul is searching for ! Only God can do that. He also worked himself to death because there were too many leaches and too many hangers on. Miss you Elvis. RIP Elvis.
What he needed was a year or two off from that exhausting schedule. That's why he had to take so many drugs. And comfort eat because he was so unhappy with his life. And the end result was dying young.
PROJECT DX You’re kidding yourself. Elvis had issues with addiction, PERIOD. Wasn’t the first performer with a tough concert schedule. Look at Springsteen for 45 years.
Should anyone happen to read this comment I truly deeply sincerely wish to say what Elvis Presley once said himself " Son don't criticize what you don't understand you never walked in that man's shoes" Listen to the song Elvis recorded "Walk A Mile In My Shoes".
+Mute Swan You spoke about Vernon... Earlier... Well for starters Elvis and Vernon were going to fire Parker but when Parker showed him a bogus bill for millions that he said was owed to him Vernon backed off and didn't fire him!!! Parker was a illegal alien ass who didn't have a empathy towards Elvis and worked Elvis way too much!!! Parker should had been fired almost 15 plus years before Elvis died!!! Again you keep speaking about things you know nothing about!!! Educate yourself... You are embarrassing yourself!!!
+Mute Swan You know Nothing!!! You are beneath me and all my friends!! You are a disgrace to all Elvis fans everywhere!!! Quit commenting till you get a clue!!! Explain why your small feeble mind thinks my comment is Ignorant?? Ha ha!!! Please enlighten us on your vast knowledge of talking out of your ass!!! Ha ha ha!!!
+Barbara Mowrey ~ BARBARA this is not a tribute to Elvis ~ this is suppose to be based on a letter Elvis wrote at the Hilton Hotel ~ last performance. Elvis apparently wrote a note to God and threw in the trash and the not was discovered by the maid who didn't get it back to Elvis ~ it surfaced after Elvis died. Wayne decided to write a song from that letter ~ unbelievable!!! it is very sad how ELVIS'S NAME HAS BEEN USED TO MAKE $$$$ - THAT IS THE SADDEST OF ALL!! NOT THE SONG. ELVIS WOULD BE OUTRAGED! wayne newton for goodness sake should know better.
+rustywells01 ~ YOUR "CRASS" AND VULGAR COMMENTS is NOT what Elvis was about to his fans ~ how dare you represent Elvis using such VILE ramblings ~ SHAMEFUL!
Your Not a Elvis fan so ill talk to you however I want!!! You are a Ignorant Misinformed goof!!! There is a big difference!!! Just so you know Elvis was not always PG !!! You need to go back to that hole you call home....and shut it!!!
+Barbara Mowrey ~ DON'T THANK ELVIS ~ IT IS WAYNE PROMOTING the LETTER ELVIS WROTE TO GOD IN A HOTEL ROOM ~ IT IS WAYNE'S SONG ~ WAYNE'S $$$$$ FROM THE SONG ~~ INSPIRED FROM A LETTER FOUND IN THE TRASH BY A HOTEL MAID ~ THAT SHOWED UP AFTER ELVIS DIED ~ NOT WHILE HE WAS STILL ALIVE. Elvis may have wanted to record that song himself. Shameful!
Beautiful song.... Sad that he mentioned that Parker guy since it seems as though he was the guy that drove EP into the ground. But, nevertheless, this is a good song...
Not sad revealing. Elvis wanted an out of the rat race 58 shows a month in Vegas was too much. Searching for a way out. Wayne dedicated the song to the colonel as a insult I believe.
i have a tendency,to believe Elvis had a hand in writing a good portion of this song,i feel,it just fits in with the kind of loneliness,only overwhelming superstardom can bring,as they say"it's lonely at the top",,,very sad,,
This song was inspired by a letter Elvis threw in a waste basket in his hotel room. A maid found it and it later fell into the hands of Wayne Newton. He added words to make it a song, but Elvis started this with his own words
The letter: I feel so alone sometimes-the night is quiet for me-I'd love to be able to sleep-I am glad everyone is gone now-I'll probably not rest-I have no need for all this-Help me Lord.
Why would you want to dedicate or say this song is for "Col Parker" out of all the people. Would have made more sense if he had said Charlie Hodge. Good song. I might sing this some day.
One more phone call from a friend Just to say how hard it's been How their hopes and dreams have scattered With the wind They don't see that I'm there too How it breaks my heart in two Just to make it through this night's all I can do Help me Lord I need the sun to drive away The shadows in my mind Help me Lord I need someone to guide me When the path is hard to find Even though the crowd surrounds me I'm still standing all alone When I know I can't go on Help me Lord As I awake again today And my pain won't go away And the face I have to wear Shows a smile Now my nights are so alone I just wish I could go home I don't know if I can make it another mile Help me Lord I need the sun to drive away The shadows in my mind Please help me Lord I need someone to guide me When the path is hard to find Even though the crowd surrounds me I'm still standing all alone When I know I can't go on Help me Lord I feel so alone sometimes The night is quiet for me I'd love to be able to sleep I am glad that everyone is gone now I'll probably not rest tonight I have no need for all of this Help me Lord Help me Lord I need the sun to drive away The shadows in my mind Please help me Lord I need someone to guide me When the path is hard to find Even though the crowd surrounds me God I am so all alone When I know I can't go on Help me Lord Won't you come and take me home Help me Lord
So many wrong doings this man did just like many from the Vegas days. But I give him credit for being real here. TcB Edit: He read part of that letter that he bought from someone who picked it up out the trash that Elvis wrote. Much appreciated.
+Ed Weibe ~ Your chills would have been enhanced if "THE LETTER" song was sung by ELVIS. The LETTER that conveniently showed up after Elvis's death ~ waiting especially for Wayne to interpret into a song to add to his album ~ $$$$$ and talk shows. The maid should have given it to ELVIS ~ WHY HOLD ON TO IT till after Elvis's death ?! SHAMEFUL!!!
+Mute Swan Elvis left the building long ago.. Sadly!!! You on the other hand.. A uneducated on anything Elvis moron ... Ignorant.. Goof... Need to leave the building.. Yes!!! Come back when you get a clue about anything you talk about!!! You know Nothing!!!
Every time I hear Wayne do this song I can see just how lonely, alone and sad Elvis was. And I cry every time. 😭 Rest in peace sweet Elvis.
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He didn't die on August 16, 1977 as we were told. He left the sadness of fame, for a life of unknown and to be free. He had no need nor want for it anymore.
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I think that Elvis really felt alone much more then people understands, everyone always wanted something from him...
People might have cared for him, but they perhaps did not know how to show it and he needed something other then what he got from them and I dont think that anyone understood that.
No one had that much fame at that time, so he could not ask anyone for advice, it is a very sad situation that I think very few people, if anyone ever understood...
Perhaps no one could have done anything, because no one ever had been in his situation, it may be the cause of why he felt all alone with no one to talk to.
If that was so it is very sad indeed, because then people could try to help, but they could not see, or understand how his life was and that makes it almost impossible to help out no matter how hard you want to.
To also have all thoose health issues, that must have been devestating for him and thoose close to him.
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Wayne the song is beautiful and thank you for being a friend to Elvis. Elvis just wanted to be home in Memphis. When he died I was working as a mechanic at Elvis Presley Blvd. and Winchester. I worked on his cars when needed. I new something was wrong they sent firetrucks and ambulances to his home. One ambulance driver told us he was dead. It came with shock and Sadness. Never again such a nice person as Elvis. He's home now and all those who wanted him away from home alot, will never know what a true down to earth person he was.
Oh my. Thank you for this song. It is absolutely beautiful. God bless you Wayne Newton. Elvis is listening
This beautiful song is worthy to be sung. Thank you, Wayne!
Dear Wayne,
Thank you so much for writing this song that Elvis Presley wrote as a letter; it puts tears in my eyes to know that Elvis was hurting inside and had alot of questions of why he was here; Elvis had a twin brother, his mother died when he was in the army, cornal Paker didn't really care about Elvis, just his money, Elvis had a beautiful wife who gave him a beautiful daughter, but I think Elvis was over welmed and was seeking for help from God and 1977 came and his time had come; Elvis will always be Remembered as the king of Rock n Roll and his music will live on Forever; thank you again for writing this song and god bless you.
I think that Parker (The Dutchman) cared for Elvis, but I think that he cared more for the money that he could get, besides that I think that he was as suprised as anyone else about the fame Elvis got that quick.
Could he have done a better job, yes he should have done a better job with the person Elvis and his family, but perhaps he never understood how Elvis felt either...
He was not his friend, he was the person that wanted to make Elvis the greatest star he could and with that he succeded, but he forgot about the man, the person Elvis Aaron Presley, just as many others around Elvis did.
Maybe Wayne said this is for you Col. Tom Parker to let him know how he drove Elvis too hard for his own greed. The guy Tom Parker was a fraud, he kept Elvis from touring the world, something he always wanted to do. Why? Because Tom Parker wasn't who he claimed to be? Who was he and why does no body still not know? He couldn't get a passport? Why? Even though Elvis loved and trusted that guy for many years, in the end, he also knew he no longer trusted him and felt so betrayed. Thank you Wayne Newton for being one of the few and true friends to Elvis ❤ I wish Riley Keough would see this and the notes Elvis wrote, maybe then she would realize her granny Priscilla was not Elvis true love. God was his true love, his mom, dad, Dodger and Lisa were true loves to Elvis. Riley you would have been a true love to him and your sisters, but your granny has tried to paint your grandfather Elvis in a bad light. He would not like her taking money from Lisa, money Lisa was unaware of for so long. Lisa would not have approved her Father being depicted in such a vile comic book movie Agent Elvis. Of all the people Elvis should have been able to trust in this world, if Elvis was the love of her life as she claims, she would never put out anything negative about Elvis. Thank God Elvis is now with all his true loves ❤️ RIP In the loving arms of Jesus 🕊 ✝️
I can't believe I have never heard this before what a beautiful song for a friend that the was loved all over the world by millions but was so lonely in his private life...
Yeah. Me,too.
I was 12 year's old on that day of the king of 🎶 🎶 passing and I still remember it like it was yesterday🙌🙏❤
First time 'm hearing this song. OMG I can't stop crying. Saw a video just now about The Letter. I began to listen and how the song came to Wayne Newton. Bless you Wayne Newton for giving Elvis the credit..Thank you for picking up where Elvis left off. You will surly one day meet Elvis in heaven.
Wayne newton was a friend first and celebrity second.this song shows it
Can't imagine crying for help like this.
What a beautiful song I have tears in my eyes thank you so much for this tribute to the king Elvis Presley Wayne Newton your a true star. I'm sure the world of Elvis fans most appreciated this song. I'm sure I do and you certainly earned my respect. Thank you so very much.
Yes thank you Wayne we loved ELVIS
Amazing song, thankyou mr Newton, you sang it with so much feeling, Perfect tribute to your friend Elvis,
Such a beautiful tribute to Elvis. Thank you Wayne Newton for caring and sharing this with all of us Elvis fans who still love Elvis so much. God Bless You
Such a beautiful song. Still miss you Elvis. RIP. XX
Agreed, friend! Always and forever!
What a performance 🙌 Mr. Newton. When Elvis sang the song my way fit him perfectly. Elvis is so blessed to be with Jesus right now. No more pain, no more tears. Thankyou Jesus
One of the most touching tributes to the friendship between Elvis and Wayne. I remembered this from the 80's or 90's when the video came out. Love it!
Thank you Wayne Newton for co-writing this beautiful and heart-felt song for your friend Elvis, and being his friend he could confide in. :(
+MaryElizabeth99 ~ A GREAT PIECE OF LUCK TO GET THAT "LETTER" ~ a hotel Maid finding such a note IMAGINE! all the years of performing in Vegas ~ it was his last performance and last night at the hotel ~ Elvis decides to write a note to God ~ then throws it in the trash ~ found and kept by the maid for future use ~ hence WAYNE and Elvis's song. SHAMEFUL!!!
+Mute Swan You are a total Goof!!! Quit talking you are so ignorant and have no idea what you are talking about!!!
+rustywells01 ~ TOO BAD ELVIS IS NOT HERE TO DEAL WITH YOU SO CALLED FRIENDS AFTER HIS DEATH. ELVIS WOULD BE APPALLED AT ALL THIS CLAIM OF FRIENDSHIP AND RAMBLINGS ABOUT HIS LIFE. ELVIS A VERY PRIVATE MAN. SHAME ON ALL OF YOU!!
+Mute Swan You know what is most amazing about you you ignorant fool.... You know Nothing yet you act like you can actually speak on Elvis!!! You Attack friends of Elvis... Who are you besides a uninformed so called fan?? Again for the 10th time... What do you do to honor Elvis?? Attacking true fans of Elvis and his friends is all I see you do!!!!
+MaryElizabeth99 ~~~ "being his friend he could confide in. :( " THIS IS NOT THE OUTCOME ELVIS WOULD EXPECT FROM A FRIEND HE "confieded" IN. SHAME! Elvis would be disappointed with the lot of you. SHAME ON YOU.
I have never heard this before… wow! Heartbreaking. I am so very sorry for Elvis. Thank you Wayne for being his friend. For sharing this beautiful poignant message… breaks my heart more than 45 years later… 🥺💔. God Bless You Elvis 🤍
thank you Wayne you for even getting that letter and singing that beautiful song I'm sure Elvis is looking down on you and bless you in your heart you two were good dear friends
Wayne knew how close ELVIS was to his fans and Elvis' fans were to him. I love how Wayne trashed Col Parker at the beginning, dedicating the song to Col Parker & to others. Wayne did a service to his good friend, ELVIS by writing this song. It is a tribute to his Great Friend,ELVIS. Wayne gave ELVIS' fans the feelings & life of a VERY WONDERFUL however troubled ELVIS AND LET US GRIEVE WITH ELVIS, let ELVIS' fans into his solitude. Really a beautiful & very significant gesture on Waynes part. Just Beautiful & very emotional for Wayne. THANKYOU WAYNE, 💧💧💧 GET IT ❤🎶🎸🎵💧☇☉☇💧🐎🕶⛪💧❤💧💧💧💧💧😗🇺🇸🕇🤘❤
My heart BREAKS for Elvis!!!! God bless his soul!!!!!
I love you, Elvis! Always have and always will! My heart is crying that you hurt so much when all of us were out there loving you, praying to meet you!! You wouldn't have felt alone. I loved you as a member of my family. I was only two-years-old when I came to know you. So many people used you for their own gain when all you did was grace us with your God-given gift.Colonel Parker drove you to an early grave! Damn that man and anyone who tries to get their 15 minutes of fame off of YOU!! We, your fans, won't let them if at all possible!! Bless you, Wayne Newton for putting Elvis's feelings into a lovely tribute to your friend and for being a true friend to our Elvis. GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU, ELVIS. I HOPE YOU HAVE FOUND YOUR ETERNAL BLISS! GOD SET YOU TO US FOR A REASON, BUT FOR FAR TOO SHORT OF TIME, BUT WE ARE BLESSED FOR HAVING YOU FOR AS LONG AS WE DID. YOU GAVE YOUR ALL FOR US AND I AM SO SORRY IF WE ASKED FOR TOO MUCH - MORE THAN YOUR BODY TO COULD CONTINUE TO GIVE. IT PUTS ME IN TEARS TO THINK WE, YOUR PUBLIC, CONTRIBUTED TO YOUR DEMISE IN ANY WAY. I SUSPECT IT WAS SEVERAL THINGS, 1) THAT FREAK SHOW MONEY GRUBBING COLONEL PARKER 2) DR. NICK, FOR PRESCRIBING THE DRUGS 3) MEMBERS OF THE MEMPHIS MAFIA THAT BETRAYED YOU WITH THAT BOOK 4) YOUR TOURING SCHEDULE AND PERFORMING 2-3X/DAY 5) THE FANS WANTING SO MUCH OF YOU. I AM SO, SO, SO SORRY! :'( FORGIVE US PLEASE. many people claim you aren't gone, that your passing was faked. what a miracle IF you were still with us!!! But I suspect, that is our wishful thinking. I am in a wheelchair, but if I knew you were alive and could find you, I think I could RUN to you and hold you, up out of that darned chair, even though I cannot walk!! somehow, something inside of me would say "MOVE JODEE, RUN TO HIM AND HUG HIM AND DON'T LET HIM OUT OF YOUR SIGHT." We aren't supposed to idolize anyone but our Lord God, but it doesn't say we can't love you and we DO!!!
Beautiful song. RIP Elvis.
This is so beautiful❤ I even cried😣 what a loving contribution to the 👑 of 🎶 music
Many times he entertained Pat and I in Vegas. He always had a wonderful and entertaining show usually more then 2 hours. Great talent.
Thank you, Wayne, for such a beautiful song for your friend Elvis. ❤️🎶🎶❤️
i love wayne newton thank you for for doing my favorite song i need this in my life .
I fell inlove with your singing from the first time I saw you on the Ed Sullivan show when I was a child and at age 70 I can still listent you all day.
Amazing song....and the inspiration behind the song. Thanks for posting.
such a beautiful tribute to Elvis
Thank you Wayne for your monumental contribution to the Arts 🙏💝
More incredible each time I hear it
This just moved me to tears, there are no words. How sad the story behind this song and how beautiful your friendship.
Beautiful song by a great performer singing about another great performer!!
Yes there will never be another,ever,he's the best,feeling in every thing he says.
Thank you for doing this wonderful tribute to our dear Elvis. It is very sad that Elvis was so alone,I wish I could have held him in my arms to comfort him.Elvis forever!!!❤❤❤❤
Wayne was feeling Song Thanks Wayne for great Song Long Live King Elvis
Heartfelt and beautiful - Thank you, Wayne !
Beautiful!!
I always Played Wayne's Newton's Music when was Younger. Like/Liked Him
I think Elvis letter is in good hands ..Thank you Wayne Newton for retreiving it . It needed to be in a friend's hand..
This is such a beautiful song!! I love it......
Hi Janice
My first time hearing this song. Wow!
Thank you Wayne I think you’re the greatest entertainer that’s ever lived.
Beautiful song Wayne love it Elvis will never ever be forgotten my kids and grandkids love him xxx
Hi Esther
the pain Elvis felt ... like ...dunno how to explain it .. but I feel it
WAYNE IS A GREAT MAN OF COURAGE AND CARE. FEELINGS SELDOM LIE. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR HEART.
I CRY I CRY 😓Oh how lonely EP WAS AND SAD OH LORD GOD BLESS YOU TOOK OUR ELVIS UP TO YOUR KINGDOM 🙌🏼
That is a beatuiful song.
Elvis, R.I.P. you live on in people's hearts, and always will.
Wayne does a great job on this
I'm glad he acquired Elvis note instead of his goons or Pricilla.
Wayne was his friend
Sad ! To think that Elvis died unhappy, unhealthy and basically alone.Goes to show you that money, fame, womanizing, people, a big home and other things can not give you the fulfillment, happiness, joy and peace that your soul is searching for ! Only God can do that. He also worked himself to death because there were too many leaches and too many hangers on. Miss you Elvis. RIP Elvis.
lyn ells Losing his mother early on certainly didn't help, had she lived things might've been better.
Yes it seems he was looking for something that he didn't get from his seemingly fantastic life.
What he needed was a year or two off from that exhausting schedule. That's why he had to take so many drugs.
And comfort eat because he was so unhappy with his life. And the end result was dying young.
THERE'S A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO LIVE HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES AND DON'T BELIEVE IN A IMAGINARY GOD IN THE SKY.
PROJECT DX You’re kidding yourself. Elvis had issues with addiction, PERIOD. Wasn’t the first performer with a tough concert schedule. Look at Springsteen for 45 years.
this song and preformance is amazing he made me cry please listen to this and pray
Thank you Elvis Presley 🎵🎥
Beautiful song!! Thanks Wayne Newton!!
Right from the heart beautiful
what an amezing song Elvis would be honored that you made a beautiful and amazing song
Bless you for sending on a message from a dear friend Wayne I hope to meet you some day
Should anyone happen to read this comment I truly deeply sincerely wish to say what Elvis Presley once said himself " Son don't criticize what you don't understand you never walked in that man's shoes" Listen to the song Elvis recorded "Walk A Mile In My Shoes".
Still number 1 in my heart Elvis Presley
Such expressive words. Me too, Wayne .
I thought for sure you would dedicate this straight to Elvis....should have been in my opinion
Thanky,AND the lord help him,same what we think about that,Elvis have free now,free and Peace.
Still miss Elvis. Now he's got Lisa Marie and his grandson with him. No more loneliness.
The colonel probably took nothing from that since he had not one empathetic bone in his body.
+Dmc12 Mcfly ~ YOU HAVE "NO" IDEA WHAT THE COLONEL HAD IN HIS BODY! ~ ELVIS KNEW AND STAYED WITH TOM PARKER TO THE END~ THAT SHOULD BE RESPECTED.
+Mute Swan You spoke about Vernon... Earlier... Well for starters Elvis and Vernon were going to fire Parker but when Parker showed him a bogus bill for millions that he said was owed to him Vernon backed off and didn't fire him!!! Parker was a illegal alien ass who didn't have a empathy towards Elvis and worked Elvis way too much!!! Parker should had been fired almost 15 plus years before Elvis died!!! Again you keep speaking about things you know nothing about!!! Educate yourself... You are embarrassing yourself!!!
IGNORANT COMMENT ! ELVIS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING!
+Mute Swan You know Nothing!!! You are beneath me and all my friends!! You are a disgrace to all Elvis fans everywhere!!! Quit commenting till you get a clue!!! Explain why your small feeble mind thinks my comment is Ignorant?? Ha ha!!! Please enlighten us on your vast knowledge of talking out of your ass!!! Ha ha ha!!!
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Thank you Wayne & Elvis....💔💘💞📖
+Barbara Mowrey ~ BARBARA this is not a tribute to Elvis ~ this is suppose to be based on a letter Elvis wrote at the Hilton Hotel ~ last performance. Elvis apparently wrote a note to God and threw in the trash and the not was discovered by the maid who didn't get it back to Elvis ~ it surfaced after Elvis died. Wayne decided to write a song from that letter ~ unbelievable!!! it is very sad how ELVIS'S NAME HAS BEEN USED TO MAKE $$$$ - THAT IS THE SADDEST OF ALL!! NOT THE SONG. ELVIS WOULD BE OUTRAGED! wayne newton for goodness sake should know better.
+rustywells01 ~ YOUR "CRASS" AND VULGAR COMMENTS is NOT what Elvis was about to his fans ~ how dare you represent Elvis using such VILE ramblings ~ SHAMEFUL!
When I see Dumb asses like you posting stupid comments about Elvis and his friends i will set you straight stupid!!!
Your Not a Elvis fan so ill talk to you however I want!!! You are a Ignorant Misinformed goof!!! There is a big difference!!! Just so you know Elvis was not always PG !!! You need to go back to that hole you call home....and shut it!!!
+Barbara Mowrey ~ DON'T THANK ELVIS ~ IT IS WAYNE PROMOTING the LETTER ELVIS WROTE TO GOD IN A HOTEL ROOM ~ IT IS WAYNE'S SONG ~ WAYNE'S $$$$$ FROM THE SONG ~~ INSPIRED FROM A LETTER FOUND IN THE TRASH BY A HOTEL MAID ~ THAT SHOWED UP AFTER ELVIS DIED ~ NOT WHILE HE WAS STILL ALIVE. Elvis may have wanted to record that song himself. Shameful!
magnifique;quel hommage a elvis !
WHAT A KICK ASS SONG. THANKS WAYNE!
thanks
It´s a very nice song
Col. Parker is the reason Elvis died so young.
Moving and beautiful song.One thing disturbed me: the dedication to Parker Why?
Love this song
I love Wayne Newton. I'm glad he stood up to Johnny Carson.
What happened between Wayne Newton and Johnny Carson?
@@johanbrand8601 I'd like to know too.
Beautiful song.... Sad that he mentioned that Parker guy since it seems as though he was the guy that drove EP into the ground. But, nevertheless, this is a good song...
greenbeagle13 actually they said Elvis did what he wanted....and told the Colonel what to do,..
R.I.P. Elvis and Lisa Marie Presley
Beautiful
Yes... Elvis thoghts in Wayne Newton voice... Beautiful...
This song was so huge it knocked Whitney Houston's classic "I Will Always Love You" from the #1 spot!
MuscleJacker Ha! I don't think this song ever even made it on the charts, much less number one.
so AWESOME....but sad.
Not sad revealing. Elvis wanted an out of the rat race 58 shows a month in Vegas was too much. Searching for a way out. Wayne dedicated the song to the colonel as a insult I believe.
i have a tendency,to believe Elvis had a hand in writing a good portion of this song,i feel,it just fits in with the kind of loneliness,only overwhelming superstardom can bring,as they say"it's lonely at the top",,,very sad,,
This song was inspired by a letter Elvis threw in a waste basket in his hotel room. A maid found it and it later fell into the hands of Wayne Newton. He added words to make it a song, but Elvis started this with his own words
The letter: I feel so alone sometimes-the night is quiet for me-I'd love to be able to sleep-I am glad everyone is gone now-I'll probably not rest-I have no need for all this-Help me Lord.
Wayne Newton was a terrific solo singer and inspiring songwriter and producer of his songs in making..great rhythem and melody..
like they say"its lonely at the Top".All that Money and Fame but Lonely.Makes me feel better about my less than average wage but I got Family.
you shosuldnt be judging anyone, look in the mirror you moron.
Thank you Wayne....Elvis..===....
Why would you want to dedicate or say this song is for "Col Parker" out of all the people. Would have made more sense if he had said Charlie Hodge. Good song. I might sing this some day.
One more phone call from a friend
Just to say how hard it's been
How their hopes and dreams have scattered
With the wind
They don't see that I'm there too
How it breaks my heart in two
Just to make it through this night's all I can do
Help me Lord
I need the sun to drive away
The shadows in my mind
Help me Lord
I need someone to guide me
When the path is hard to find
Even though the crowd surrounds me
I'm still standing all alone
When I know I can't go on
Help me Lord
As I awake again today
And my pain won't go away
And the face I have to wear
Shows a smile
Now my nights are so alone
I just wish I could go home
I don't know if I can make it another mile
Help me Lord
I need the sun to drive away
The shadows in my mind
Please help me Lord
I need someone to guide me
When the path is hard to find
Even though the crowd surrounds me
I'm still standing all alone
When I know I can't go on
Help me Lord
I feel so alone sometimes
The night is quiet for me
I'd love to be able to sleep
I am glad that everyone is gone now
I'll probably not rest tonight
I have no need for all of this
Help me Lord
Help me Lord
I need the sun to drive away
The shadows in my mind
Please help me Lord
I need someone to guide me
When the path is hard to find
Even though the crowd surrounds me
God I am so all alone
When I know I can't go on
Help me Lord
Won't you come and take me home
Help me Lord
But isn't everyone saying Elvis Presley is still alive. Rip Elvis Presley. I Elvis Presley fan at 32yrs old.
Jarrad Olsen only the National Enquirer. Most dedicated fans DO NOT believe that.
@@MeganMMurphy for
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So many wrong doings this man did just like many from the Vegas days. But I give him credit for being real here. TcB
Edit: He read part of that letter that he bought from someone who picked it up out the trash that Elvis wrote. Much appreciated.
Good to hear this song. My respects are extended to Mr Wayne Newton
but why did Billboard magazine totally ignore this song in 1992?
wow I got chills
+Ed Weibe ~ Your chills would have been enhanced if "THE LETTER" song was sung by ELVIS. The LETTER that conveniently showed up after Elvis's death ~ waiting especially for Wayne to interpret into a song to add to his album ~ $$$$$ and talk shows. The maid should have given it to ELVIS ~ WHY HOLD ON TO IT till after Elvis's death ?! SHAMEFUL!!!
+Mute Swan Is shameful your favorite word Dumbass??? Ha ha!!! Get over yourself!!!
+rustywells01 ~ ELVIS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING!
+Mute Swan Elvis left the building long ago.. Sadly!!! You on the other hand.. A uneducated on anything Elvis moron ... Ignorant.. Goof... Need to leave the building.. Yes!!! Come back when you get a clue about anything you talk about!!! You know Nothing!!!
Was #1 on Cashbox but nowhere on Billboard! Strange. Nice song.
Came here after watching the Wayne Newton celebrity ghost story of elvis
Love the song. Also like the doug church version.
Is there a copy of the letter Elvis wrote on the Internet ?
Money n Fame doesn't give you happiness. I m crying a lot right now.
I had never heard that song before and that is so sad Elvis died when I was young that was beautiful
a beautiful song this was elvis thoughts and mr. newton peformed it for elvis
WOW.....
Jp M yes there is a copy of the letter in the internet. Put Elvis Presley The Letter in the search that should bring it up.
Wayne knew Elvis, and was his friend. If he included Parker in the dedication, that's okay by me!
And here you’ll stay until it’s time for you to go
Thank you Mr. Newton. Sounds like a real friendship.