Lowlights from Elvis’ WORST tour! (This ain’t pretty)

[@awakentotruthmichaelsmith4698]

Thank you for diving into things like these. So many Elvis fans want to ignore some of these “low lights”
Certainly I understand viewing him in a rose colored lens.
However, I think these are the moments that are really interesting.
Elvis is ultimately the story of a tragedy, a man so talented, charismatic and one of the most famous men to ever live.
Yet, having it all didn’t do it for him in the end.
He was lonely, depressed and hopeless.
In my recent visit to Graceland, I really saw his career in a different light.
I was more sad for him than I have ever been.
He was really exited and hungry 55-58, then he goes to Germany, which was ridiculous for him to go waste his time here there for nothing.
He gets back, his mother is gone. He has some initial excitement for a movie career. This would not last long, he would get bored with the silly roles.
He reinvents or reaffirms himself in 68 as the king and he is back on top.
69-72 seemed like pretty exciting year for him, even though there were issues at home.
He had a big buildup to Aloha, then just as big of a crash after, the reality of his failed marriage, his hurt ego with Mike Stone.
Then the last 4 years didn’t challenge him much in his career.
He did the same venues, over and over

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Nice comment. Glad you appreciate the “human” side of Elvis.

[@codzy3532]

very well said i might add an yes he wasnt business swavey either he always reminds me of that scripture in the Bible Gain the world......lose your soul fits him perfect sad what happened to him u dont have God in your life for peace joy contentment love this is what happens not only to elvis others too sad

[@skee19]

Well said couldn’t said better myself. Remember the frustration of not getting good songs to record because of Diskin & The Colonel horrible royalty arrangements. So many writers like Jackson Browne, JD Souther , John Hiatt were young guys who would have killed to have Elvis record their stuff !

[@vintvarner16]

​@@ElvisistheMan_I love that you show the negative aspects of Elvis too, he was/is the G.O.A.T but he was human. 76 was a really bad year, but that last week in December 76 he looks like he lost 30lbs, looked great and was moving on stage again. Then 2 months later in Feb 77 back on tour, he looked like he gained the weight back plus some. But that last week in December was something to remember. Thanks for posting the good and bad

[@awakentotruthmichaelsmith4698]

@@vintvarner16 he did fluctuate a lot toward the end. At times he looked pretty good, and at other times he looked really rough

[@tonybatley6101]

Listen, you do a fantastic job promoting Elvis with the many insights and focal points, the highs and not so highs when they happened. We're all adults here (well hopefully lots of young kids see the channel too but I'm sure they'd possibly be more accepting of Elvis, the flawed human being than some adults would). Let's not ignore Elvis the ordinary man, it probably allows us to appreciate his extraordinary talent even more. Sincere best wishes from a UK fan since '75/'76.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Right on! And thank you! Best wishes from USA

[@exdus235]

🖐😊🇺🇸

[@davidkelly8555]

Elvis needed to take a year out and rest up, unfortunately those around him didn`t do enough and were possibly blinded by the money.

[@victoriapopaz5303]

Aside from all that Elvis did have his own inner issues and he led his life they way he wanted . Kjv [ Romans 3:23]

[@BrendaGross-li7pf]

He had to constantly tour and wear himself out to pay the ex-wife. 🤬

[@vernwallen4246]

@@BrendaGross-li7pf And to pay the Colonels gambling debts.

[@Somee989]

It was Prissy pants who helped destroy him. She was suing him AGAIN after a very generous settlement. One major reason why he was going back on the road. Also Elvis spent hours sometimes on a daily basis to sign autographs, never dismissing anyone at any time. But Ole Prissy Pants charges for her picture & autograph with her son also in the picture! Who wants her autograph for? Who is her son in relation to Elvis? She was not the talent & never even visited Elvis in the hospital or did a damn thing about the drugs or his health in general. Pictures scattered all over the tabloids of her various lovers after the Stone affair. Prissy sure shoved the knife in his back. IMHO.

[@russellwright1422]

In that last concert footage, look back at all the ticket entry points and all the concession stands, everything from popcorn, cotton, candy to Elvis buckles, Elvis pins, Elvis T-shirts to Elvis posters. I remember not long after his death going to see the Barnum & Bailey circus in the Atlanta Colosseum, even though it was a circus with elephants, tigers and circus clowns, the whole production was the same, same exact environment however, in Elvis’s situation, there were all the same concessions and big money to be made. All those people circled around making money dependent on a “ONE MAN PRODUCTION…” Now imagine if you were Elvis just for a few a few brief seconds, how do just tell everyone including all the folks CBS & MBC to go F••••Off And never mind all the big money they offered for the contract to film the show, which you’re going to need to pay all of those people going down the road setting up sound systems While another crew races to the next town states away to go set up the same sound production; no, you couldn’t. It takes that many people to make the whole thing go round. I certainly don’t blame the guys who were closest to Elvis, who were doing everything within their desperate power to keep him calm, lessen his anxiety keep him distracted and calm as they could possibly get him during his constant pre-show stage fright before every show. If I blame anybody who was not taking care of Elvis when they surely knew he was in really bad health that could have intervened and told all the corporations you’ve got the contract, but we’re going to have to shoot our date back for now Elvis gets to feeling better due to medical situation that Elvis is severely going through right now, but those words did come from Colonel Elvis manager, who should have done that after he looked and every night and saw his bloated body and knew something about his medical health situation. I blame and not just because of the Elvis 2022 movie. If anyone could’ve intervened and should’ve done so in a professional effective manner, it would’ve been Tom Parker, but he was a little too concerned with making money off his boy and not concerned near enough about losing the whole cash cow. Damn him!

[@sandyboswell3213]

Everyone needs to read the new Elvis book called "Destined to Die Young." She researched Elvis' family tree and found out of 12 of the body systems, Elvis had disease in 9 of them. He was sicker than most people realized. Among many other things, he had the same inherited liver disease that his mother had. I can't stand it when I hear someone say he "let himself go" or he was a "drug addict"! It just shows how ignorant people can be. He was a very sick man who depended and trusted those around him to help him and they all let him down!

[@Anna-tt6mh]

The pills didn’t help but I doubt that’s what killed him like people including the page owner likes to spew constantly. He had genetic abnormalities. Some of the guys on his crew were twice the size of Elvis, did the same amount of pills as they have confessed but yet they lived to ripe old ages. If you do any research about guys in the industry who did and do hard drugs constantly and yet they are still alive and aged to talk about it, like the Rolling Stones and Aerosmith. The way people tell it you eat a little too much and take pills you’re going to die at 40. Please. It’s click bate.

[@AmericanWoman1]

@sandyboswell3213 The drugs are what caused most of his problems!! The woman who wrote that book did not have secret inside information. His father sealed most of the coroners report from the public. He had health problems and his drug use made them a zillion times worse. Don't trust a darn book!

[@daviddoyle8956]

He was not helping himself either should have gone to legit doctors and got himself checked out and stayed on a routine. But no he decided to over self medicate he did it to him self.

[@patriciabenbrook3045]

I read the book. Good book!

[@vibekes2416]

I tried to tell the same thing, and it seems my message was deleted 😮

[@digger7796]

he gave his all till he couldnt anymore

[@Somee989]

I know, its hard to watch. That beautiful man was striuggling to keep up with the legand. He even said it was hard to keep an image. All the MM said that the only time Elvis was happy in the end was onstage in front of his fans who he really cared for like no other star before or since.

[@blackwingvalleylover]

He needed a good rest at a sanitarium for general health. Too early for Betty Ford but they had places to rest and he needed it so bad.

[@Somee989]

@@blackwingvalleylover I agree. The above statement is so true. Elvis literally worked himself to death. Repeatedly stated that the only time he was happy in the end was on stage in front of his loving fans. Elvis gave more then he ever took but the EX_WIFE takes more then she gives. Elvis paid her handsomely to move along & not to use or ever profit off of the Presley name.

[@weskitten]

He had to keep Uncle Tom and that entourage going.

[@johnclaba1457]

@@weskitten You dont know what you are talking about. Parker went to Vernon and recommended Elvis take a year off to detox and get healthy. It was Vernon who shot down that idea.

[@chrisburrows5438]

Elvis had a schedule that no other person could of dealt with. You need something to keep you going. Elvis will always be the man❤❤

[@ludocrious7898]

there's a reason bands don't try his schedule today.. and Elvis barely survived it

[@Somee989]

Elvis looked so much like his ill mom at the end. Elvis had the biggest heart. So missed. Thank You for your work.

[@clairedubery1056]

Yes true and he had an enlarged heart, glaucoma, twisted colon, gruelling touring schedule. Poor man was wonderfully gifted. I love him. His body was wrecked by then and wracked with pain .

[@user-sg9uo9rz3k]

Elvis was definately in a bad condition.
“Noone would care, noone would cry, if I should live or die” if he only knew how many tears were shed for him😢❤️🇦🇺

[@user-rt3th8ui1u]

Probably enough tears to fill two oceans or more.i know I've filled one.

[@sherroncunningham7845]

He was joking he gave it to a little girl to help her at least that's what I heard I love his big heart he had such a big heart Miss that man he was the greatest entertainer that ever lived

[@listerine414]

Was too stoned to remember

[@diankreczmer6595]

To me, elvis was like a close relative who you love no matter what. Thst he looked so bad st the end endeared him to me, but then i am elvis's generation, so have loved him forever❤

[@georgemusic4all4seasons]

Informative vid and topic on one of my favorite artists, Elvis Presley. I am the type of fan that accepts all aspects of Elvis’s career including the not so high points, no pun intended. I accept Elvis as a human being with one of the great voices and talented individuals he was and don’t deny he had issues with over medicating. RIP Elvis.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Thanks man! And like you, I find all aspects Interesting.

[@starsong8665]

Poor Elvis how horrible, he needed rest so bad

[@weskitten]

He's got the big 'rest' now! The big sleep.

[@foresttales506]

Thank you very much for sharing this! I don’t find it disrespectful to EP, and I think most of his fans adore him regardless of his weaker moments. So many musical greats have struggled with addiction and went through the same thing: cancelled shows, unhappy crowds, frustrated recording executives, and people who wanted to help but couldn’t. Keith Whitley and Hank Williams come to mind. We still love them and see them as legends. May they all rest in peace. 🙏🏻❤️

[@Supernova752]

I like that you share his incredible happiness and accomplishments but also share his difficulties and sadness.
I have 3 rare genetic diseases. Many are the same organ problems Elvis had. I can’t believe how hard it must have been for him to function.
Elvis will always be the greatest!

[@sherribaldwin2239]

I am always amazed at how he could even function if he was on all that medication! I mean to remember the words to all those songs (yes he stumbled a little over the words at times) but to get up on stage and perform is amazing! He was a true performer! ❤

[@janetbrowntlc]

To me Elvis was precious. Some seem to think he wasn't human but he was and Lord knows he wasn't perfect . From his beginning until his ending Elvis was close enough to perfect for me. Thank you David TCB⚡️

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Thank YOU

[@cheriemills7069]

You know this does sound like a cliché, I started feeling he wouldn’t be with us much longer beginning in ‘75. Being an admirer (huge fan 😅) beginning in the’60’s I really saw the changes ie; good, great, unbelievable and of course some not too good. He was absolutely brilliant, as we know he had issues like we all do..and I remember feeling afraid because he was so young, his talent thru the stratosphere with a beautiful young daughter..idk, I’ve always thought he was TIRED and disillusioned and maybe he felt he was in too deep and couldn’t get out??!! We’ll never know for sure..maybe we aren’t supposed to know 😢

[@victoriapopaz5303]

This is really ,really heartbreaking so unbelievably sad to watch him descend.
I think we esteem celebrities too high and idolise then when they are fallible human beings too .
The bible says , Whatever a man sow’s that shall he also reap in the end ... unfortunately sin caught up with him as it does all of us
:( ....
Kjv [Romans 3:23]. Only one was perfect & that is JESUS CHRIST.

[@karentranter7806]

Hi David ♥
This is so sad. When he started to deteriorate, it seemed to happen really quickly.
It's a shame that a lot of people only think of Elvis ♥ as he was at the end of his life, especially people who are not fans.
Us fans, know this is totally wrong and it was only a short period of time Elvis ♥ was like this.
I think as fans, we need to see every part of Elvis's ❤ life, the good, the bad and the ugly literally.
Thank you David xxx 💝

[@mykaregs]

I’ve noticed that when Elvis would sing his hits from the 50’s he’d sing it really fast. Would you know why is that so? It’s like he was rushing it just to get it over and done with.

[@gregorymchugh965]

Elvis was ill, and he was exhausted. No one can be at their best when they are like that. I wish he had taken a long rest for a couple of years and got back into shape. Sorted his life out and ditched Tom Parker and some of his hangers on. I think he would still be alive today if he had done that. But he did what he did, and we should be grateful for his incredible legacy

[@ElvisistheMan_]

He definitely needed to get rid of Parker and I wish you would’ve been 1973 when he actually did fire him

[@awakentotruthmichaelsmith4698]

He was also very addicted to various medications at that time, which only compounded the problems.
I can’t imagine how he did it the last few years

[@Somee989]

Elvis could not rest. Prissy pants was suing for more money & put a lein on Graceland.

[@tonbruins7335]

Parker did not kill Elvis. Elvis killed himself. He had a huge addiction. He took much more than he needed. Fact.

[@tonbruins7335]

​@@ElvisistheMan_It would have not chance anything.

[@melissamanuel395]

I saw Elvis on this 1976 tour in Lakeland, FL. I think it was September. I remember the show was completely lackluster. The highlights were the anticipation that came with the opening vamp and when Al Dvorin announced “Elvis has left the building”. I didn’t feel disappointment, I still felt respect for his legacy and him as an entertainer. He was a human soul with human problems. Thank you for exploring all the aspects of the Elvis phenomenon.

[@LaurenceOConnor-fg4dk]

Elvis Presley's body was shutting down and without medical intervention he was destined to die.

[@jubalcalif9100]

You make a good point. So sad.

[@vibekes2416]

He died because of all the inherited illnesses he had.
Elvis suffered from twisted colon, and he also had bone cancer. His friend Charlie Hodge told in one of his interviews 😊😮

[@johnclaba1457]

@@vibekes2416 Total nonsense.....99% of Elvis' health issues were because of his drug abuse.....Come live in the real world with the rest of us.

[@vibekes2416]

@@johnclaba1457
Is it?? REALLY??
Then tell me why people who spoke to doctors were told all these things. Charlie Hodge was one of Elvis' closest friends. Why don't you listen to what he told before saying anything

[@vibekes2416]

@@johnclaba1457
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[@gerhardgubler]

I find it in a way strange that people mention Elvis over weight. By today's standard he wasn't even obese. Nobody talks about that Luciano Pavarotti was being obese. It appears to be a feature with him. Generally I think these kind of recording are only interesting for hard core Elvis fans (such as I 😁) who try to understand what happened with Elvis in his later years and what lead his fate.

[@murraypassarieu9115]

I think part of the reason people focus on it is that Elvis was so beautiful when he was young. As far as I know, Pavarotti never had any sex appeal. I still don't like that they do that to Elvis, just trying to offer a reason they might.

[@karentranter7806]

Hi David ❤
Its awful to see Elvis ♥ in such a bad way.
I think its important as fans to see all the sides of Elvis ♥ the GOOD, the bad and the ugly.
Its a shame that non Elvis ♥ fans only think of Elvis at the end of his life and forget about how amazing he was until the short period at the end.
Thank you David xxx 💝

[@thadcraft6415]

Elvis was a man, GOD blessed with great talents. But many people overlook, That he was just a man with faults and ailments like all of us.

[@nataliazorinliu]

His worst tour is still better than anyone else’s best. Every tour was and is (on the screen now) a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, and every song and move has different nuances. Nothing can be done to change the past and help Elvis. So at least we have all those ‘worst’ tours to appreciate the better ones even more and love Elvis the way he was.

[@gillesallard5060]

As much as I “love and always had love” Elvis… In the end he’s flesh and bone… A human being like you and me (but with a tremendous talent). The least I can say “it’s very disappointing”.
I still remember when I accidentally tuned the 1977 CBS Special… Man! I just couldn’t believe my eyes!!! So so sad!!
I’m sad for him that he’s decided (or has been encouraged) to perform in these conditions. For all the good he did… we all have to forgive him… He still the best forever.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

I can just imagine how surprised people were when they turned down that special in October 1977

[@Somee989]

@@ElvisistheMan_ We know Prissy Pants was suing for even more after a very generous divorce settlement. Her pictures were all over movie rag magazines with her many lovers after the Stone affair. Mike Stone gave a interview. Listen to how she manipulated herself into his life and the nerve to want to meet Stones wife & children before she ruined that marriage. Mike told how Prissy is vain & demanding of attention first above others. Nothing like dear Elvis.

[@russl9029]

Even Elvis at his worst was better than a lot of the new artists out today...

[@janetbentsen1829]

Elvis should not ha e been on stage in that condition. If he had a manager who cared about his well being he never would have allowed Elvis to perform in that condition.

[@barbmcdonald1532]

I totally agree! Very sad! It hurts to watch/listen to these performances! 😢

[@saphireblue3563]

Larry Geller said that Col. Parker FORCED Elvis to go on stage like that.

[@rebelvgan4579]

I try not to focus on these 'moments'. I know he was human, but I prefer to just enjoy that beautiful voice and the good looks when he was in better times. 🥺

[@tcbmike4926]

It's just all part of the Elvis story

[@SideMoneyGarage]

At 41, I had a heart attack, issues with my retinas, foot drop, Covid and diagnosed with Gastroparesis. My dad used to say after 40 it all goes downhill. At that time, it was crucial for people to rally with support but, give me space & time to heal - to focus on my health. And, for the most part, I'm back to me. But, I can't imagine being away from home and performing night after night being that ill with all the pressure he had. After my own health struggles, I understand Elvis more.

[@patewilliam]

Thanks for showing these - these bits kind of complete the picture. I don't mind seeing them, and as Elton said, the talent still shines thru.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

True!

[@Troy1g]

Thanks for this, all is important. We all share in our fragile humanity.

[@123Rockchild]

Yea….he had no business being on stage for that last year of his life. He needed a 2-year sabbatical to get clean, clear his head and get in shape. I heard that after the Aloha shows, Elvis was on a steady decline until his death.

[@marcdelente2456]

Elvis Presley mon idole absolut depuis 59 ans à eu j en suis certain des moments très importants de frustrations. Déjà de savoir si ont la aimés pour lui ou sont argents puis ne pas pouvoir allez en tournée européenne. Et puis le doute de sont talent par la répétitivité des concerts épuisement physique mais le plus grave ces l épuisement phsichologique et ces sentiments d avoir raté ça vie sentimentale et bien d
autres dimensions que nous ne seront jamai mais Elvis a dit un jour qu' il était fatigué d être Elvis Presley.
Elvis a eu une vie normale difficile mais normale jusqu' 17 quand le succè la embarqué dans une folle aventure de la starisation.
N oublions jamais qu' Elvis était un humain très humain que nous nous avont pris pour un dieu.
Pour un humain ces lourd
a porté et pourrait faire faillire n importe communt des mortels. Elvis est éternel qu' il se rassure je ne l ai jamai oublié et il fait toujours parti de ma vie à 64 ans Je le remercie pour ce qu' il a fait de moi. Elvis est éternel et intemporel pour des siecles.

[@charlottebetteridge7447]

It is important we remember Elvis holistically. Everything, the good and the bad. If you're a real Elvis fan then you accept it all. It's ok to be critical, and still be a fan. Being blind to his faults isn't helpful.

[@user-xi5wz1sg6p]

How much can anyone expect from one man!! Elvis was a sincere and caring human being! He gave his ALL to the entire world! The man was exhausted!! I'm exhausted from on day of work, imagine what Elvis was doing, show after show after show, year after year...he has the RIGHT to be exhausted...if you watched the Elvis movie, you will see why! FINANCIAL ABUSE AND being EXHAUSTED from having to keep up literally what was being taken from him..Parker threatened to take Graceland from him, and Elvis' spirit would never give up, but his body needed rest. May he rest in peace...he was an angel on earth..good to everyone...He was the most compassionate and caring man who gave his heart and soul to his music and gave that to the world.. He will live in our hearts for eternity.

[@patkalam]

Elvis was not the same at the end of his life and career. He was so blessed with a wonderful talent. But life just ate him up and that's why he is gone now. Will always miss him. He was the best and there will never be another like him to grace this earth.💕💔Will always love Elvis, I was twelve when he came to be.

[@AnnaBiasin-wo7ik]

Cosa aspettavano ad aiutare Elvis? come anno potuto farlo lavorare in quelle condizioni ,mai mi aspettavo di sentire Elvis cantare così, sono molto molto dispiaciuta di tutto questo, poteva morire sul paco .

[@jimrogers3911]

I saw him in March of 1976, and he was incredible! Seeing this 4 months later, I can't believe it. He was heavy when I saw him but his voice was incredible. That was my 1st concert I was 13.

[@patriciaferrini-xt1ry]

There were more concerts that Madonna was down than Elvis Presley.

[@DeedaWright]

It’s always so sad to see him this way. I think by this time in his career he was so fed up with a lot of things that he just really didn’t care anymore. I think he always wanted to show up for the fans but health wise he probably should’ve taken some time off to kind of regroup and get himself together. The thing is, Elvis on a bad night is still better than everybody else on a good night!

[@poussin4665]

I'm tired of hearing all these jealous and others criticize, mock and throw Beloved ELVIS to the nettles and worse //// Even in his worst concerts, he was above all the other singers or bands //// ELVIS despite his multiple illnesses, his psychic and physical pains, his malaise, his convict work has always given the best of himself to his REAL fans who are them, have never criticized him///// If you don't like it, don't watch his videos///// Even if he had been sitting on a stage without singing, just sitting without moving, the REAL fans would have praised him /// by dint of wanting to dissect his deeds and gestures on stage or elsewhere, you forget to see that this man has been and still is for decades the greatest Star who has walked on the Earth and illuminated the firmament ///// God put a part of Jesus in him //// Just my feeling // A respectful and worshipper of ELVIS since 1956 I was 9 years old and am happy to have lived when he was alive /////TCB/

[@nosajdabeno]

For what it’s worth, the “Elvis for President… you gotta be kidding me” bit was pretty funny imo.

[@TracyTidewater41009]

I'm very interested in the less glamorous aspects of his life, and how he dealt with the phenomenon of being Elvis. I think Elvis had been ready to meet his maker for a long while. I wish more people understood how ill he was, medically and the toll that took on him. I really like everything you do David, and the spirit of love in which it's done. Unconditional love means accepting the good, bad and indifferent. I like how you TCB!

[@ElvisistheMan_]

I think like you too! I mentioned no aspects of Elvis life and find this just as interesting. I hesitate to post stuff like this because people have their opinions but at the end of the day I think this is part of the story and should be talked about as well.

[@pamelafarnsworth668]

Elvis wasn't well, for years, by this time in 1976 he was gravely ill, and on a lot of medication, to keep him functional, personally idont think the colonel should have let him perform, he was exhausted, but I believe Elvis wouldn't cancel his shows because he didn't want to disappoint his fans, unfortunately, it led to his demise, it broke my heart when he died 😥I have been a fan since 1956 I still can't get enough of him👌💜

[@lindamcpherson8374]

I think it's good for us to hear and see Elvis in this condition. It just shows me he was human, and my thinking is he was seriously ill and of course, over medicating.
I saw two other artists who were in far worse shape, David :(. I didn't leave the venues, but it was disappointing and sad to see "greats" when they're in decline.
Keep up the good work, and LOVE Elvis, warts and all!

[@JamesVernon]

It's easy to look back and get a more accurate impression when you have the bigger picture to work with. You can't take a career like this and isolate certain moments as a way of judging the whole experience. For example, when Glen Campbell was in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's and went on tour with his children, when he forgot the words, the fans sang for him because they were happy to see him no matter how he played. The same was true for Frank Sinatra. In all of these cases, their career has to accepted as a whole, because without the flubs and imperfections that made them human, there would be no history!!!

[@ginadee4142]

Well we know now he was having a lot of health problems, which we the fans were not aware of. I myself was younger in 1975. And I knew he was having health problems, but they kept it away from his fans. And he kept touring, to let us think he was fine. And I believe that was Elvis, himself the way he wanted it. To be kept quiet, everything that was going on with him.

[@bobbyhunt3009]

David, you are not doing something bad by showing these worst moments. On the contrary you are doing good because as Elvis fans we want to know the truth about him. Personally I want to see more bad times so I can understand the reality of 1974 to 1977 and what was really going on.

[@user-vy6nc7yq3z]

Only his dad, The Colonel and Dr Nick could have helped him. He wouldn't listen to anyone. I always wondered why they didnt get him the help he needed. Especially since Vernon saw how Gladys put on weight, puffy, and was dying over a period of a few years. He could see Elvis with the same diseases, same downward progression, elevated by his prescription abuse for his many ailments. If only!

[@Somee989]

Prissy Pants did nothing but sue Elvis & put a lein on Graceland. Elvis had to go back on the road because of her demands.

[@debbyschultz1729]

Elvis was dealing with so many health issues, he worked so hard to make everyone happy! In my humble opinion, the people surrounding Elvis didn't have his best interest at heart! It was all about the money, and not enough about the wonderful man!! In my mind and heart he was and still is The Greatest of All Time! My question is, If people had to walk in that man's shoes, How many of them would be able to do what he did! How would they feel if people criticized them for what their going through? Even with all his health issues, when he should have been on bed rest, he was on stage performing!! No matter what anyone says about Elvis, I will always Love Him! I have been a fan for 64 years and I will be until I take my last breath!!

[@metaldams78]

My parents saw Elvis live in 1975 and 1976 in New Haven, CT. My Mom swears Elvis was better in ‘76 than ‘75, but that’s obviously just one recollection from a very long time ago. You guys who study bootlegs probably know better. Fascinating video!

[@Anna-tt6mh]

Is that all you got? From a 30 year career? Elvis felt he couldn't stop because he had so many mouths to feed-all the people who counted on him for their payroll. He should have thought more of himself and got rid of those people…oh wait, he did, then they stabbed him in the back. He was a trailblazer, human and too kind for his own good.

[@BobE316]

August 1, 1976 was in Virginia at Hampton Roads Coliseum, not the Houston, we have a problem show. I know that because I was there. August 28, 1976 was the Houston show. The show I attended wasn't the Elvis of 72 and 73, but it wasn't a bad show, nothing like the clips you just showed. He was overweight, but not a bad show, and the crowd was really into it too. The afternoon show I attended was the last time he performed Return To Sender on stage.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Yep, I messed up on that. The 3rd cd is from August 1st and it’s not Houston 👍🏻

[@BobE316]

Sorry for sounding like I was correcting you, just wanted to comment on the show I went too. I enjoyed the video, it's good to show the good and bad, as good as Elvis was, he was human.

[@petersanderson1741]

Look what pleasure he brought the world so sad to watch him is later years but 42 is no age,still never lost his voice though

[@nancylorenzo7029]

Thank you David this is really sad. I was just wondering why I haven’t seen any videos from you in awhile so glad to see you are ok. Thank you for all you do

[@pontusk7219]

To me it´s important to understand his problems, and also see in what horrible shape he actually was during a couple of tours. It helps us to understand why he died so young and to me, it does not make him a lesser person, he was just a man with an addiction and he could not get out of it. Today there is more help to recover, but back then it was tougher. And Elvis wasn´t ready to fully accept and admit his addiction and that made it even more difficult.
His talent and legacy does not get damaged because of the addiction, it can happen to anyone, and bad shows like "Houston we have a problem" or "Chaos in College Park", makes him more human in some ways. He always tried, but his illness and addictition just got the better of him sometimes, and of course more so in his last couple of years.
At the end of the day, when it all sums up, these are just small pieces of the puzzle that makes the greatest performer of all time. Nobody´s perfect, but Elvis was pretty damn close!

[@user-ii5vo1sb4d]

Bruh he was tired . Absolutely the greatest entertainer ever and still is in the year of our lord 2024.

[@tommyboo21]

My admiration for Elvis is such that no matter what I learn about his human side, it doesn't affect my respect and devotion to him and his legacy. Even Houston 76 didn't alter my feelings. What he gave the world far outweighs his human frailties a million fold. What saddens me though is that he, and us, missed out on what could have been had he not fallen into all the habits that eventually claimed his life. Imagine the ground breaking world tours and new recordings, the fantastic concerts with varied set lists instead of the repetitive set list from 75 to 77, and so on. There is no doubt he loved being Elvis - I just wish, as we all do, that he'd loved it for much much longer.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Yeah, that’s a shame that Elvis probably only did half of what he could’ve done

[@danielfelipesp]

I've been Elvis fan since 7. Always searching for his concerts and the other media stuff. My knowledge of his personal life was the 'He Touched Me' doc and some other thing here and there. Just 3 years ago I started a deep research on more books. And you know what? I love him more than before.

[@paulashurst1719]

There was nothing he could really do,he inherited all his problems from his family plus the drugs,they were killing him but without them he would have died sooner

[@konagirl8335]

You always show Elvis as a real human being, both good and bad. You're honest , respectful and the quality of your channel always shines through. I just heard your channel complimented on by Elvis' cousin, Danny Smith (Memphis Mafia Kid). They pointed your channel out as one of the Best Elvis channels on TH-cam! I believe it was a show from last week. Congratulations and thanks so much for all the hard work that you put into every episode 👏

[@ElvisistheMan_]

No kidding?!

[@GrumpyFlyr1995]

It is sad to see, but we have to accept the truth of his final years. As much as we love him and as great as he was, he had demons and human frailties like the rest of us. I just wish that certain people didn’t try so hard to only see him as his worst self. I think as fans we see it all and realize how much good he gave us. Subscribers know you are a great fan and supporter

[@maryannpresley6875]

😅😂😂❤When your VIDEO came up , I had to see it , because it reminds me, of my addiction, whether it’s pills, or alcohol, this is what addiction ,is like, it will kill you, unless you get help, AND YOU WANT HELP, ELVIS , had a hard time with this, it was not easy for him,you need people to understand& listen with love❤always a ELVIS FAN, BEAUTIFUL VOICE, WHENHE SANG , HOW GREAT THO ART,RIPELVIS,ALWAYS IN MY HEART🎵🫶🙏🎚🕺

[@carolclapp6732]

God bless Elvis 👑🎤

[@scotteboy]

I think at his worst Elvis was awesome! I was 15 in 1976 and I remember reading in the papers how his shows were slightly lackluster but the crowds had loads of fun!

[@JasonJames72]

Its acknowledgement of the beginning of the end. R.I.P Mr Presley😊

[@listerine414]

""Elvis for president ..you gotta be kidding me I can't even handle this!"". 😅😅😅

[@steveroberts9453]

Even at this stage he looks in better shape than Biden.

[@listerine414]

@@steveroberts9453 no he doesn't ..he looked horrible. . Biden is in decent shape for a man 80. Life expectancy is 78. Sorry Trumper your funny failed .

[@Lakeshore14]

Thank you for this, even though I felt sadness watching it. Elvis had his issues for sure, as we all know. But I honestly believe one of his faults that was hard for him to overcome was that he was too trusting and he placed too much trust in the wrong people. He should have sent Parker on his way many years before the end. Parker prevented him from international tours and he kept him locked into the same old movie genre. Elvis should have been given meaningful roles and who knows where his career would have gone. Elvis also kept a lot of people around him who were there to reap the gifts that Elvis liked to give out, the cars, the jewelry, the trips, the cash, etc. He was too kind-hearted and I think his life would have been different if he had focused more on the business aspect of his career instead of agreeing to things he didn’t want to do. He had an amazing gift and was the greatest entertainer. Otherwise, how could you explain the continuing adoration of his fans, nearly 50 years after he left this world. I do believe he would be surprised to know that millions of us still think of him, play his music and still love him. R.I.P. dear Elvis. 💔🙏💔🙏

[@bradparker9664]

Elvis could only sustain being "ELVIS" for so long. He gave his all and far more than he should have. Yeah these are low points, because he kept going when he should have taken time off. But Elvis knew it was fans who got him where he was, and he felt he owed them that.

[@daviddavies2072]

This time in elvis's life, to me it's clear to me he needed a break, bad management? And were was the duty of care from the people around elvis ? . A great talent gone far to soon ❤

[@toshiojohnston3732]

It was brief but the last tours of 1976 oct,nov,dec he slimmed down and looked and sang good especially that new years eve tour.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

I love those tours!

[@modernretroradio993]

I call this the "Dr. Ghanen Tour."
Dr. Elias Ghanen had Elvis practically in a coma from the meds he prescribed for Elvis.
As soon as Dr. Nick was back in the picture a few weeks later, huge difference in Elvis' performances.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

Was that in 76? I don’t remember

[@vickyclausen4631]

Dr ghanem, was evil!!

[@modernretroradio993]

@@ElvisistheMan_
Definitely the tour of the infamous Houston '76 concert.

[@vickyclausen4631]

He shouldn't of been a doctor.!!

[@suryadas6987]

I'm in agreement. This "doctor" was accused of fraud and was criticized for his dispensing powerful sedatives for his "therapy" sessions.

[@wingedtanker64]

It was so sad how the Colonel ran him into the ground. Elvis was and always will be the King!

[@slick247]

Great video Brother! Our King will always be our King, he had a lotta s**te goin on in his short lil life, just like we have in ours! God love him, he done the best he could 🥰🍻🥰

[@DebraBehrens-sn4bi]

Thanks David- love Elvis good or as I call it “in trouble”! I think that’s when I loved him more! He always shined through but there were bad moments! Thanks for sharing!
Long live the KING! TCB ⚡️He did it his way!

[@dianealhasan3431]

Yes Elvis was in bad shape. Way too medicated. It is sad, but he. was human and made mistakes. We all just need to remember he was the best and will be forever! Elvis is the man! Thanks.

[@andrewmanzi7512]

Its very sad seeing him just so unhappy like this, its a bit like watching Ali's last fights, the magic is just not there despite how hard they try.

[@fadidannaoui]

I can understand Elvis is the man in two ways, he was the best but also he was a man, so thank you for showing us both, I always wished he’d lived the life of one of his movie roles you know with the happy endings

[@davekarol9652]

I’m glad that you show all aspects of Elvis’ career, David! I think that it’s good for people to see that Elvis wasn’t superhuman and that he had issues just like everyone else. We all know the story that he lost his Mom and that’s when the addiction really started. He tried to escape the reality of her being gone by keeping busy doing movies and then coming back to the stage. Unfortunately, addiction gets worse over time and becomes a vicious circle. As the addicted person’s life begins to go out of control - divorce, unable to do your job like you used to, losing your looks as you age, etc….. It is well known that Elvis went through all of this and probably medicated more to try and stop thinking about these issues and made them much bigger in his head than they actually were. It’s tough to listen to at times but I think necessary to hear if you want to try and understand his life.

[@opencurtin]

Elvis for President , you must be kidding , I cant handle this . He wasn't joking ...

[@user-zo1ni8wk5t]

I went to Memphis/Tupelo in 2001 from the UK. Elvis to me is and always will be a legend but whilst I was there, I realised Elvis was a mere mortal and it saddened me immensely. It is a sad story, worked way too hard - tour after exhausting tour when so clearly rest was needed. It truly is a lonely life at the top. ⚡️TCE⚡️Always

[@user-bv9kj7yp3b]

Элвис тяжело болел последние 7 лет жизни , жил на лекарствах .Никто не
вправе его критиковать , нужно самому перенести то , что переносил он
физически , морально , психологически . Элвис был великим артистом
до последнего своего концерта , любовь его поклонников его поддерживала.

[@donaldperrotta8514]

I saw him the last week of July , 1976 at the Hartford Civic Center .. the concert had its high and low points … naturally when he sang HURT was the high point … the low point was at some points he couldn’t put a sentence together . He really didn’t look good … Larry Geller styled his hair in a Beatles mop style that didn’t work for Elvis . He wore the blue bicentennial suit .. and naturally due to his health issues he was very bloated. He looked much better the year before, 1975 when I saw him in New Haven.

[@ElvisistheMan_]

That’s cool you saw so often and yeah, a year earlier was a big difference

[@martinhenderson5265]

One of the most mature things you can do as an Elvis fan is be critical of him. Fair but critical is the right approach. I was very much in that "sycophant" stage when I was young (I'm in my 60s), but as more Elvis info became available and I gained more insight into life in general as I aged, you can start separating fact from fiction. Every concert wasn't the greatest concert ever. Every song wasn't great. Every belief and reaction he had wasn't the correct belief and reaction. Elvis was like a lot of us, flawed. But there was something otherworldly about him. I still marvel whenever I see photos of him wearing a regular shirt in the 1970d, like, "Man, that's a shirt I could have worn." But I really like what George Harrison (who saw Elvis at MSG) said, which was something to the effect of "When he was good, he was great." I had a college baseball coach who was not an Elvis fan but saw him at Lake Tahoe in late 1976; he said the electricity in the air before he came on was unlike anything he had ever seen, and he said Elvis was awesome. Another person I knew who worked in management at the Long Beach arena met Elvis backstage, which would have been April 25, 1976, and said he looked into Elvis' eyes and nobody was home. These are anecdotal, but it's just part of the tapestry of his life. Maybe not everyone wants to hear about Elvis' worst tour, but that's why I immediately clicked on link. Keep up the great work!

[@heidivanooijen-blezer142]

It is good to be transparant and also that you dare to point out the lesser days and aspects of Elvis. That's called realism. He is a human after all.. And I love Elvis because he was a human after all..

[@jamesnapier955]

Makes you love him all the more to know he had a human side with imperfections like us all

[@ludocrious7898]

that ending to 'i got a woman'😆 think the band was medicated too .. haha damn 2. "you ain't you ain't you ain't you ain't " was kinda sick

[@dwaynecollins4974]

I can certainly understand not wanting to see
Him not at his Best, But being a human, it seemed to me he was bored.. In my life-especially at work- when we start to get bored with what we were doing is when the Jokes and the pranks came out with both barrels to keep it lively, you know what I mean?

[@user-mr4bo6dd3b]

Yes I meant he did not do a great performance here but his voice and the ability to hold the tone of the song was still very much there so even though he did not do his best himself I think his vocal performance stood out amazingly but that is my my point and you did really good thank you for the good video

[@glenntownsend2588]

He just got burned out on playing the same venues time after time. Col. parker wouldn't leave the country for a world tour.

[@pink_panther2302]

I have always been shocked at how bad he looked in most of 76 compared to the previous year in 75. His face almost looked unrecognizable in 76.
July and August of 76 definitely seem to be the worst that I have listened to.
Thanks for sharing. Now let’s get back to his best stuff!

[@jayjay-ge4pd]

Love these thank you

[@Key-ho3qi]

A couple of things, he was terribly ill and medicated. Appreciate the fact that he was still on stage at all. The second thing, I don’t think Elton mother “joke” was funny at all. Hope she felt bad when it actually happened… Many people need to read Destined to Die Young. It’s a very very good and informative book.

[@user-ph2er6iz8m]

Elton has had his own trouble on stage. He ain't exactly skinny. He walked out on his audience.
I know he is not well. He would be so embarrassed. I do think he had liver issues. With the liver, if it is diseased, toxins build up in your system. You will appear drunk, impaired, and talk out of your head. I believe that is a piece of what happened here. He should have never been allowed on stage. It breaks my heart.

[@user-vp1rh7xb6q]

Yeah let’s roll some of those drug infused shows by innocent ELTON!! great point

[@OdditiesandRarities]

god in the ending where he sings "you aint, you ain't, you ain't" etc, you can hear how incredibly bored elvis was. He said he dreaded singing that song from 1974 onwards, I think its strange that elvis forced himself to do so many shows and sing the same songs, no wonder he was bored.

[@onechillhill5718]

He needed to be resting and maybe detox at this time.

[@THETRENT1972]

I truly mean this I would give anything to see Elvis live at his absolute worst. Because at his worse he was the absolute best in my opinion. I was only four when he passed away and apparently, he was coming to Portland Oregon in 1977 but sadly I never got to see him. My Mother did, in 1970 and she said it was the greatest thing she had ever seen!

[@mikem957]

So sad what they did to him.😢😢😢😢 Even Myrna Smith said that he asked her what she thought about a show and she told him you're f*cked up!

[@TeresaYD]

Who did anything to him? They who?

[@mikem957]

@@TeresaYD The doctors, MM and Parker.

[@TeresaYD]

No one forced him to do anything. Really? He was a grown man who did not want help.

[@mikem957]

@@TeresaYD You're naive.

[@freemanreed5228]

So, Elvis was human after all???!!! Lots of ups, lots of downs and all in between. RIP Elvis. You are still the King to me!!!!

[@user-zo1ni8wk5t]

Also wanted to add - great channel and content 👍

[@USNBLUE]

Elvis was certainly in rough shape overall here. Physically, internally and emotionally.