Elvis Presley Graceland Fence Jump Story 1988 Pictures from the Back The Spa Guy
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- This video is of The Spa Guy telling you what he did during the week of July 4th 1988 at Graceland.. He jumped the fence and exlored some hidden areas of Graceland.. Subscribe for more..
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The first house on Dolan Drive, directly behind the Foot Doctor building was My Dad's Uncle's House (My Grandfather's Brother). Before he bought that house he lived across the street from Elvis on Audubon Drive. He bought the house in 1963 when it was built and he said Elvis teased him about following him and being determined on being his neighbor. He was friends with Elvis and Vernon from the time Elvis bought the Audubon house until their deaths. I remember my Grandfather taking us to visit him when I was 9 or 10 years old which would have been 1973 or 74. We walked from his house to the Graceland Gates (hoping to get to meet Elvis). The Gates were open and we walked up the drive to the front door and there was a Security Guard sitting on one of the white benches in front of the front steps. He told us that Elvis wasn't there and he was out on Tour and that's why the Gates were open. We talked with the Guard and he let us walk around a bit. That was the Only time I ever went to Memphis while Elvis was alive, I was only 13 years old when Elvis died. I saw my Great Uncle at my Grandfather's house when I was about 17 and I talked to him about Elvis and he said that he definitely would have set it up for us to meet Elvis. Also my Grandmother's Nephew was Bobby Wood piano player in the Memphis Sessions. When I think of the fact that I have two relatives that knew Elvis and the possibility that was there to be able to meet him. I was just too young back then. If Elvis would have lived longer to where I was old enough to be determined to make it happen, maybe I could have eventually met him.
Great story.. Bobby stills play and plays now for Garth..
Yes, He's played on Every Garth (studio) Album.
A really great story. Your grandfather's brother was so fortunate to have been Elvis' neighbor for so many years. How precious that Elvis teased him about following him and insisting on being his neighbor. Elvis was so kind and always had a great sense of humor. Thank you for sharing.
This is dedication i love all the spa guys videos. I watch everyone and by the way this is July 20, 2023. I just can't get enough of Elvis. thank you so much spa guy.
TY I never get tired of Elvis stories so very fascinating
It'll be a sad day if they ever get rid of Graceland I pray Lisa Marie matures enough to keep up the tradition that her mother Priscilla has kept alive
I think that LOCA LISA MARIE NO MATURING COMMON SENSE IN HER ADULT LIFE....ITS A SHAME THAT SHE IS NOT SEEING AROUND HER MEMPHIS GRACELAND HOME. SHE WON'T CONTINUE HER FATHERS ELVIS ICON TRADITION.
HER INMATURITY IS NOT THERE. HOPING THAT KEEPS UP THIS BEAUTIFULLY ELVISICON IPKEEP FOREVER TO PASS IT ON TO HER CHILDREN...!!!
You've got that right unfortunatelly..very sad..
Billy! You broke onto the grounds of Graceland! Love it!!
It's July 4, 2020 and the story is still exciting to here. Billy , take care as
well as your family. God
Bless.
Oooooh, how I love this! Lol I have a tiny gate story. Around 1993 or '94, I was at the gates late one night. The 2 security guys at the guard shack realized what a die hard Elvis fan I was and they walked down the side of the fence and came back with pieces of the rock fencing for me to keep. I have about 5 pieces of it to this day. They also told me they thought the barn was haunted. I didn't have the nerve to jump the fence or anything but I have no doubt I would have back when EP was alive (well, I was 6 when he died so....) lol
Very Cool Story Leann...
Is it haunted with Elvis. Or something else??
I think they were insinuating it was haunted by Elvis
Not trying to be a know it all but I have come out of the occult before my conversion to Christ. In reading the Word on the subject of witchcraft practises /occult there are familiar spirits ( demons ) & as the demonic fallen angels are liars & deceivers any haunted buildings or locations are just that demons & not ghost activity of deceased people. Demons's trick is to have people think they are contacting a dead relative or whoever. Demons know the history of the deceased so if a psychic is getting messages to pass on to the hearer the info can be very specific thus the hearer will be totally amazed. Elvis is not in the barn. He is hopefully with The Lord & not in the other place the unsaved go.
Al A Hold up! I was saved when I was 11 and I don’t believe in this kind of thing. I was only repeating what they said in fun. The gate guys were just meaning that they had strange experiences out there. It was light hearted.
What a great memory to have and share, boy the things we do when we are young. I was 16 when Elvis passed away, and remember everything about that day. Thanks Billy and God bless. :-)
Watching 2021. That must have been a great experience. You're braver than most people. Glad you didn't go to jail
I see that we have something in common . I hopped it in March 1978. Uncle Vester was expecting me, but I did not know that at the time. It was very hard to run fast in stacks-shoes. Uncle Vester was very understanding and nice to me and invited me into the guard shack with him. He treated me so kindly.
Another awesome video! Billy on the Beat!!A friend and I in 1980 parked behind SouthFork and jumped the fence. It was daytime. Hung out in the barns mostly. Biggest surprise (other than being seen) was how small the pool was. I went to Graceland in 1984. If I recall right, it was Easter, and very few people were there. Seems like only five or so of us when up to the house by shuttle. It was great because there was no rush or time limit. I remember downstairs in the TV room ( black & yellow) the tour guide was there and explained the paint was still the original but soon was going to be restored. Also we went through the bus. They had cut a exit door in the back of the bus. And had some burnt money framed in glass. That was found behind the panel. I don’t recall the amount but seems to me it was 75k. But don’t hold me to that. It was and awesome tour. Also the shuttle driver said he was Elvis cousin, he had sideburns like Elvis. It could have been Billy Smith, but I didn’t know who Billy was at the time really, and don’t recall him looking like Billy. Mostly because so few people and got to hang out a long time in places. I love this story Billy. My guess would be they held you in the guard house while they investigated the grounds, just has a precaution that you did something or planted something or whatever. IMHO you put out the best Elvis videos Currently than any other does. That’s why when you post a new one I think to myself “ Billy on the Beat, this should be exciting “ thanks for taking us with you on your journey.
Awesome story it's amazing how adventurous we were when we were younger
Robert I still have a little of it now but not to that extreme!!
Great story and I did it too, Billy, at approximately the same time. Actually, I believe it was in 1986. And I didn't have a camera, and it was my first time there, but the feeling I had was overwhelming. I think only you and real fans can understand. When, at first, my heart was racing only because I was so overcome and from the pictures of Graceland, too - coming from Maryland - I had always envisioned it being out in the country. Now, I understand it originally was, but slowly but surely got penned in. I think that's probably why so many people ask if that's really it who've never been, before.
The funny thing is, too, is that I am the least phased by a person who is described as a 'star,' so to speak, yet I remember that night thinking..."My God, this is where Elvis was." So what I did, as best I remember, is almost exactly what you did, hopping the fence in that same area and then actually doing a military crawl up to the gravesite area. I even remember stopping to rest and laying my head on the ground and praying: "Dear God, don't let me get arrested and ruin my chances for a good career," given I was a teen at the time.
While no one saw me, and I eventually heard some voices - but wasn't sure where they came from - however they scared me to death and I hightailed it out of there. I didn't have to worry about going back to a parked car, either, as my dad was cool enough to be a part of this crazy idea of mine and I had him drop me off; take the car down Dolan and I told him to park about a block or two down from Vernon's house and I would be back in 30 minutes.
So meet him back at the car, I did, and then he and I went back to the hotel where I regaled both my mom and girlfriend on the trip, with my story, and laid in bed all night - eyes wide opened - until finally falling asleep at 6 a.m., perhaps happier than I had ever been up until that point in time. lol
Great Story Christopher.. It was an overwhelming feeling to get over that fence and explore.. I had been dreaming of going there for about 10 years and I was finally there I had to go over and see what was there.. Thanks for the story..
NP, I enjoy sharing these fond memories. And, ya, my Dad, mom and girlfriend at the time, all thought I was crazy, but it's actually a great family story to look back on now. Thanks for helping me reminisce. That's the beauty of what you do, I believe, as I think a lot of us have probably thought or done a lot of similar things and you provide a forum wherein others feel comfortable sharing their different experiences. Hopefully one day we can meet and sit around and swap stories over dinner.
I don't think you and I are that far apart in years, either, but you remind me of my dad to a certain extent. He was an aerospace engineer and not quite as outgoing as you, and he was a Sinatra guy, but he also recognized Elvis was great and would do anything for me. While on that trip, as I think all 4 of us went to Graceland the next day, my ordinarily quiet, mathematics inclined Dad surprised me by pulling out a pair of those plastic Elvis Aviators that they were making a killing on, at $20 each - back in the day - and would be instantly transformed doing these Elvis karate chops.
It just seems like something funny you might do, plus with him taking me off guard by doing it - and typically not wanting to be in the limelight - it was something you had to see and cracked me up. God, I even think it may be on video somewhere, but sometimes I get my years mixed up. I'll take a look for it, if I can find the time, as I think it's something you would enjoy seeing given the background. God bless Billy!!! ~ Your faithful friend, ~ Chris
Yeah I'm going down there pretty soon I can't wait to see it I am a big fan of Elvis thank you for your videos
Enjoying all your videos I went to Graceland In July 1988 this bring back great memories
Wow a lot of things have changed I was there in the 80s then when my daughter got sick she decided her make a wish was to go to Graceland before she passed away she was 16 man have I got some stories and pictures for you his nurse Elvis's nurse is the one that took care of our Make-a-Wish and granted everything Priscilla wanted my Priscilla was named after my mother and we got to meet Priscilla Presley I got to go backgrounds and feed the horses look at the Stalls and see all you've seen pretty cool great pictures I've got some awesome pictures as well as stamps and newspapers from each time I was there with my daughter myself and yes I got to sit in the pink Hawaii Jeep yes when it was out back of Graceland I took a picture of Graceland as I was walking towards it from the back and it looks like an actual postcard God bless tighten up peace be with you hit me up whenever you would like to know more I've got a lot to tell you I've got a lot of history and knowledge in trivia about Elvis and his family
Very Cool Story.. My email is billy@thesgnetwork.com
Aunt Gladys live there upstairs inserted Vernon Presley on and off at the later years that's why you see lights on
Thank you for all that you have done. Alot of great stuff you have brought us. Thank you. 😊👍
Hi Billy.ah excellent stories.loving your postings.pictures.amazing.you work so hard.we all love your videos.bless your heart.looking forward to your next postings as always.have a great week .🕊🇬🇧 hello to Lorri.
Thank you for all these beautiful vidéos on the life of Elvis Presley.It’s a huge job😍❤️❤️👑🌹
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Another great episode spa guy .thanks so much for showing us all about elvis
Billy you should get together with the Memphis Mafia Kid and do an interview video. That would be awesome. Love both of your channels!
Sam Lauricella yes..that would be awesome..a drive with Billy n Jo Elvis sight seeing n the stories. A drive to verons ranch with Billy. Maybe he could fill in some gaps n more history
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What a great story, Billy! Thanks for sharing it with us. Speaking of hot temperatures in July 1988; the temperatures were hot the summer before when I made my one and only journey to Graceland. Of course, the land you point out across from Elvis Presley Boulevard was full of shops, and the museums, and I recall my very first meal upon arrival on Elvis Presley Boulevard was at the "Heartbreak Hotel Restaurant." Now , like you, I am searching for those old pictures from that trip.
Billy, I absolutely LOVE your sharing the video's of all things Elvis.. Thank you so much. Please keep it up. Your video has good audio.
Fascinating story Billy!. Only a true fan would have been that dedicated. well done and thanks for telling us much appreciated!!..
Incredible story! WOW! Thank you for sharing this one....
Great video. Oddly enough, my family and I were there that same weekend before the 4th of July that year. I was 17. We had been on a two week cross country vacation and our final stop was Graceland before we drove on into Chattanooga. I went back in 2005 (17 years later) and a lot had changed on the property. My wife and I had planned to visit in early March of this year but the Coronavirus put a hold on our plans. Thanks for sharing. I always enjoy your stories and insight.
I was planning on a visit too......before the lockdown..😥
Great Video Billy ~ Thanks for sharing
I have enjoyed hearing this Story
You are so awesome
Thanks SG TCB⚡️
Another great video Billy ! Fantastic story!
Still lovin' your videos.
All "E", all the time!
Happy (belated) Easter to you and your family. 🌻
What a story really good. Thanks EG
You the man!! How cool I’m sure many thought of jumping the fence 👌
Wow! What a story. I was thinking of the statute of limitation's the whole time you were telling your story but you cleared that one up for me. Stay safe Billy and be careful about climbing anymore fence's, you picked the fence I would've picked.😱😱😱
Thank you Spa Guy for a great story 💜
That is one awesome story,thank you,I enjoyed it very much 😊
Ahhh you little rebel 😂. I am impressed that ya got as far as ya did without being noticed. Thank you so much for this retro adventure.
Great story thanks for sharing it.
Quite the story , thanks for sharing 🤗
Hope to visit Memphis and Graceland one day but if not I will in spirit and hopefully the king is there to, I love all your elvis videos
Another great video.I met vester in 1991 when I visited Graceland.
I was there too in july 1988 , I was 22....A trip from switzerland ...i jumped the fence to take a leave from the ground ...and still have it ,,,dry !
I bought a memphis newspaper of august 17 1977 for 2 dollars on a store across the the street ....then one nite the same month i went to Bad boy vapors a pub in memphis ...and there was a concert benefit for Charlie Feathers ..all the sun rhythm section was there ,Charlie Rich,Barbara Pitmann ,Jerry lee Lewis,DJ Fontana,Paul Burlisson ....I spend the nite with them backstage ...then came Charlie Hodge to say hello and telling some jokes ...they where taking about the good old time rock n' roll !! ...and i was there there listening every words they said but my english was very basic and i couldn't understand much but IT WAS MAGIC being with people that made music history ....the music that i love . Maybe you where there too having a beer !....after jumping the fence of Graceland : -)) Thank you so much Spa guy for your vidéos ...I loved the details of your stories and the way you explain them. ....and happy new year full of new stories ! André
very interesting story ,,thanks spa guy for sharing your story
That’s a cool story Billy. I was thinking your heart must have been pounding!! Kinda cool being detained in the guard house! That’s almost like a reward
Billy I thought your story was great. I wish I could have been there with you. Thanks for sharing my friend. You are awesome.
Great video as always..
Thanks for sharing
Fantastic Billy! Great story. This happened 7 years before I visited in 1995 all the way from Scotland. We're thinking of visiting next year before going to Florida ❤
i miss Graceland so much...... loved the story billy....
Great story...thank you spa guy
You and Bruce Springsteen. Lol! Always a great story. Greetings Billy!
This is the greatest youtube channel.. Thanks so much Spa Guy! I was in Memphis and at Graceland on Friday and Saturday.. Actually looked for you around Memphis filming on the street :-)
You never know where I might be.. I go and film about every 2 months or so.. Thanks for watching..
I always take a stroll down Dolan...even going back to my first trips in the 90s..I wanted to jump their fence to get back there :-) Your videos are great.. I was looking to see if it showed up in your video..but a bit of touristy info: on the brick column holding the gate (on your left side) when you're headed into graceland, the 7th brick down is signed by Ray Liotta. :-)
Nothing wrong with taking your own private tour of the grounds........Lol That was a great story my friend. I really enjoyed hearing that one. I was there during Elvis week of 88, just a month after your private tour. Great work Billy!
loved it and all your stuff ive learned a lot
Christina Halpin....Fence Jump of a Lifetime...wow, how exciting and game you were! I really enjoyed that story. I suppose you could really get a feel of the Graceland property when there under cover, so to speak. Thankyou for all your stories. Keep on keeping on! 💕
Thanks Boss. Always enjoy your posts. Come to Juke Joint Festival this weekend in Clarksdale, MS. Elvis played our City Auditorium back in 57 I think it was. He was and is much loved around here by many. Peace to you and yours Sir.
Oh, if you have not already, please stop moving spas by yourself!!!! We need you walking and working, not hurt and broke down. Thank you for your cooperation on this matter and I'd bet many feel the same way if I were a betting man.
That made me laugh.. I quit moving tubs per my doctor after my last back surgery even though it was not the tubs that caused it.. I switched to focusing on videos and that is why you are watching my videos now.. Thanks for your concern, I appreciate you!!
I love your Grey Ghost. That is my favorite car color. Charcoal.
Haha, bold move Spa Guy, I think all us have dreamed of getting in there and looking around. I’d never do it but has crossed my mind haha
I swear, out of all the things on You Tube that this in NOT the way I thought it would end MR. SPA GUY. LOL! You out of everybody in the world to jump the fence. OMG. I can't stop laughing. Love the pictures and everything. When we come to Memphis (probably early summer) I want to look you up for my personal tour of MEMPHIS. LOL! You really make the puzzle that is Elvis come alive. Much love Maggie
Lisa Marie intervened to buy the plot and aircraft as the owner was to sell them off. Lisa is the closest you will get to a living Elvis it's in her DNA.
Good story. Like those guys who didn't know it was Graceland, I did a similar thing with Buckingham Palace: it was late afternoon, quiet and I asked someone where it was and they said "You're standing next to the gate."
Enjoying thanks😉
This is one of my all time favorite videos you have done! I would so do this myself-what an experience! As always, love it!
...lol....you're my hero.....love these story's .....
Awesome story my friend
You are too funny. I can’t believe you jumped the fence. My second visit was in 1988 so yeah I saw all his cars in the back, his bus across the street and met Uncle Vester. I liked it then because it was more like Elvis left it. Loved your story. Keep them coming.
AWESOME STORY SPA REALLY COOL!
Great Story. You need to do one on Bruce Springsteen jumping the fence too.
Awesome story!!!! I could spend an entire day watching these and learning so much! Thanks again for your time and effort!
What a Great Story!! The photo's, although they were not shot right, captured a moment in time and are hauntingly beautiful.
Oh wow I would of been so scare and excited. That would of been cool. Thank you
good video as always .paul from england
Spa guy what was you thinking, getting pictures what would ELVIS think naw I'm kidding loved this story, yes you did tighten up especially when you knew I'm caught, or I would have LOL, thanks for the tutorial hope you have a great week,Marticia Buckner
I couldn't stop laughing when you said "I tightened up and jumped that fence right there." Wow, you were an even bigger fan than what I thought 😄 Did the men talk to you much, while you were in the guard shack? And you went all by yourself. I would have carried a friend, but..then, I wouldn't have had the nerve, like you. I bet you were fresh out of high school. Thanks for sharing, Spa Guy! Do you mind if I call you, Billy? Hope you & your wife are having a great week!
In 1988 I was 23 years old with a great job that I stayed at until the end of 1999 and on vacation with my wife of over a year.. I left her in the room and she knew what I was going to do... I vaguely recall being in the guard shack and was nervous I was going to jail and thankful when they let me go.. God Bless You and you have a Great week as well.. Spa Guy
Hello Spa Guy, lot of mémories, Lucky Guy, Spa Guy, thank you 🇫🇷
Hi Spy guy sorry for being missing in action I am back once again top notch story from 88I know Bruce Springsteen did the same thing jump the wall in 75 but they stop in and told himElvis was not home keep up the great work love your great detail joe from NJ
I wish to, come there,, too.... Watching now, feb. 5,2024
Hi Billy, what a great story,, it is just the kind of thing that I would have done if I lived in the USA, sadly I live in the UK, but I hope to see you soon.. Elvis Henry
Hahahaha .....!!! I can't help it that's so funny !! 😂😂😂 We could have called you Wild Bill back then . lol !! Thanks for sharing that story Spa Guy !!
You crazy SOB!!!Another great story!!Absolutely nothing but RESPECT for you FRIEND!!! Your the Best!!
Great story and one for a lifetime.
Great story Spa Guy!
Love this story! To be honest, I’m very impressed that you’re comfortable walking around in that area at night these days. Lifelong Memphian here, and I wouldn’t be caught out in Whitehaven at night these days. It looks like it’s very well lit around Graceland at night, but still…I trust you’re packing at all times! Be well.
Always packing..
I love you videos this is so interesting and l wish l could have been there as well you were lucky thay didn't get you arrested please keep doing what you do from a fan in the UK xx
Love your videos Billy, keep them coming thanks 👍👍👍
💝 Hi from Sydney Australia billy . I no. Things you do " "Maybe its a good thing you did try jump the fence thats your memorie you made ❤ love your storys thank you billy
This is dixie from texas, my parents in 1989 took me to graceland on tour for my wedding present. I was 29 yrs old my one and only marriage we are still married, but getting back to graceland, i was so excited my parents surprised me. So we took tour i would look at everything, i stayed in the jungle room i know for 30 minutes just looking and realizing i was in graceland i did this with every room, so i thought i am going to get some leaves off the lawn and
Pull up some of the grass so i would have a souviners, that elvis was here, iam on the lawn mind you the only one on the lawn, you cannot go past the ropes, i went under the ropes went on the lawn real fast, security came running over to me saying miss no one on the lawn, but i got my leaves and some green grass and i have it in my photo album of elvis to this day. I gave graceland security having to work to come at me. But i wanted a little something to take home of elvis. I truly miss the most wonderful entertainer,. I have been buy graceland, just driving by
And it looks so run down and the area has gotten down also. I wish the kids of today would have known him.
It’s 2022 and I still enjoy hearing this story!!!
Very cool... You were a madman back then! Take care, bud.. sgf
Awesome story 👌
Thank you again...
Great story! You sure were brave. Interesting that the lights were on upstairs. Happy Easter to you and your family.
Cool story!
Love this story
Love the story of your adventure! I love history, and I have learned more about Elvis from you than any other person. Thank you:)
Thanks for watching Kay.. It is my honor to tell you these stories..
Technology and social media....
I missed you by 4 weeks spa guy august 88 elvis week was my first trip there, had the good fortune to meet uncle vester and got him to sign a book with a photo, also remember the pink caddy sat at the back of graceland got loads of photos.
Hey Billy, You Love Elvis... No doubt about it. Enjoying your broadcasts! TCB!!!
hahaha, you CrAzY Spa Guy! Thanks for the videos!
What a fantastic story you research is phenomenal great videos thank you Spa Guy.x
Good story! Thanks Spa Guy!
You can not walk onto my property without activating wireless cameras I’d say about 90% coverage of all areas and 100% anywhere near the house so easily done nowadays. I’d imagine Graceland’s grounds are that well covered now days. They may even have laser grids that if the beam is broken they gotcha. The good olé days are behind us :)
God Bless You SG Stallings what excitement that must have been for you. i would have pee'd my pants being so scared......... 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Hilarious. In 1988 I bet you were looking for Elvis. If he was there you wouldn't have been able to tell from the photos you took. Bit fuzzy but very funny.