The Elvis I Knew-Larry Geller Interview
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- Larry Geller is an American writer, hair stylist, and public speaker.He was a spiritual advisor and personal hairstylist to Elvis Presley.He was the person in whom Elvis confided in matters of the spirit
Larry first met Elvis in 1957
It wasn’t until 1964 that their paths crossed again and he became a full time employee with Elvis.
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I wish Larry would make a hours long audio book 📖 I could listen to him all night ❤ such a calming voice
‘Elvis was wide open’…Yes…and he keeps inviting us in…💎❤️
Larry wrote wonderful books about Elvis, he was certainly one of Elvis very faithful friends.
How wonderful To have such a beautiful friendship ❤️Larry so sweet and really knows how to describe his love for Elvis 🤝😊
I don’t agree I thought he was a negative in Elvis life..that’s my opinion..
@@tinafoley2229 What is the reason?
I’m not saying Larry wasn’t nice he seemed a great guy and had a lot of respect for Elvis..Elvis was a complex kinda person and he had a lot going on in his life and I just think that Larry gave him to much to think about and because Elvis was a overthinking i don’t think it did him any good..
@@tinafoley2229 So Untrue.
I like Larry, he and Elvis had a great spiritual connection, Larry was a great friend to Elvis and was the last person to say goodbye to Elvis, the last man to touch him at his service, he touched his
Forehead before his coffin closed. I understand the need Elvis had, he was Awakening to his souls purpose . I’m glad Larry appeared during this time for Elvis . They helped each other in ways that only spiritual awakened individuals understand⚡️🙏❤️. Thanks for sharing .
I do feel Larry is a good man, and truly cared for the well being of Elvis. To Elvis Larry must have seemed like a kindred spirit, especially compared to the rest of that gang.
It's hard to comprehend at this point in time to who really cared about Elvis and who didn't.
The one thing that bothers me the most is the book burning incident. However, I'm sure Elvis replaced all he had to burn.
I agree💕💕💕🐝
I am positive Elvis replaced all those books. Or, he had a stash no one knew about..
Some people give Larry a lot of grief, but if he happens to read these comments, I would like to thank him, for being one person that could talk to Elvis on the deepest levels of thought and spirituality, and that had to be a huge comfort for Elvis to have that connection to someone.
Totally agree with you! He was a great supporter of Elvis!
A truly genuine friend .yes he was
Thank u Steve
Did you know that the colonel ran him off because he said he was filling elvis head full of bull.
One of the MM said Larry tried to convince Elvis his music wasn’t why Elvis was on earth.
@@gracieg7601 yes I knew that is why the Colonel ran him off. However, I have never read or heard that Larry tried to convince Elvis that music wasn't what he wasn't meant to do, in fact Elvis was having those doubts on his own and was having thoughts that maybe there was something more important he was meant to do, and Larry was able to reassure Elvis that he could reach more people through his music and do more good in that way than any other. Elvis actually thought about being a monk for a short time. Which MM member said this and is it in a book or a documentary?
@Doug Dickason agree. I think the Colonel and some other people didn't like Larry because he presented a threat to the MM in terms of taking Elvis' time, and discussing subjects with him that others didn't understand.
Unless someone is putting Elvis down I appreciate hearing from anyone from his world and time. Thank you, Vicki
Great interview Steve I have listened to a lot of interviews with Larry and he always came across as a very sincere and genuine guy . I can see why Elvis took a liking to him and could have endless spiritual conversations with him to try and understand why he was Elvis Presley , looking forward to the next interview Steve .
What a wonderful friend and spiritual advisor Larry was to Elvis.
I love listening to him, what a sincere and soulful gentleman.
Much Love to Larry Gellar♥️
Thanks Maria
I read that Elvis other guys weren’t to keen on Larry Geller, also the colonel wasn’t to happy about the influence Larry had on Elvis. He seems a really nice guy. I think Elvis just needed some one to understand where he was coming from. I can’t wait for the second part of the interview. Thanks Steve.
That fink only cared about his own interests. He was worried that Larry would wake Elvis up and he would see what a hold old Tom Parker had on Elvis. It was a selfish reason, he didn't care about Elvis' growth as a person.
Wow, Steve, what a coup you got here, Larry has a voice that just makes you sit up and listen.
Larry truely was a kindred soul, he was the lost key that allowed Elvis to unlock his mind, no one around him had taken the time or even wanted to explore that side of him before. The guys around Elvis were never and could never have understood Elvis,s needs and yearnings to open himself up mind body and soul, with Larry it sounds like he could do just that.
They both clearly enriched each others lives, feeding off each other, often being ridiculed and scorned for their closeness and deep spiritual, religious and interlectual yearnings. An inquisitive mind should never be starved, Elvis truely was a complexity of multi faceted brilliance, and it went way beyond his artistic prowess, it was the essence of his very being, Larry connected with that complexity immediately, and evoked a deep and meaningful reaction within Elvis,s inner psyche.
I cannot wait for part two Steve.
Thanks.
Well said an Y.
Thanks An Y so glad you enjoyed it
'an inqusitive mind should never be starved' that's a great statement and so true for Elvis. Wow
Great interview Steve. I really enjoyed the interview. He’s never said a bad word about Elvis that I’ve heard. I asked him a question on Twitter & he was very kind. See ya next interview.
Such an engaging interview with Larry Geller, Steve. I could listen to Larry all day talking about Elvis. Yes, in the 1960s exploring other religions outside of Christianity was frowned upon, but it just shows what a caring, lovable, enquiring mind that Elvis had in exploring other spiritual avenues. A really good interview, Steve, looking forward to Part 2 of your interview with Larry Geller next Wednesday.
Thanks for your support
Helen Elvis never once lost his faith in Christianity and the Bilke.He recorded his gospel albums near the time he met Larry. About those other religions, Elvis knew that many great thinkers encompassed many religions.They had great knowledge in matters of life and the spirit. Elvis used these religious and philosophical books to understand himself, man, human nature, core values to live by and the order of the universe. Anybody can havve interests in learnong about other religions and simultaneously be a devout Christian as Elvis was. He was a born again Christian and a faith healer.He practically knew the entire Bible by heart.For a fan to know Elvis the man and not the image, he has to know the aforementioned statements I made.
@@margarettaylor8107 Totally agree about Elvis not losing his faith in Christianity and his extensive knowledge of the Bible. However, what I was trying to say is there were those around him that did not like or understand Elvis's need to read and learn from other religions. Priscilla in ''Elvis and Me' says that she encouraged Elvis to burn his books, as she did not like the change in him. Also, Colonel Parker was hostile to Larry too, about his spiritual discussions with Elvis. A greater tolerance towards other religions/philosophies has occurred over the last 50/60 years. I feel that Larry was good for Elvis, and looking forward to Part 2 of Steve interviewing Larry Gellar.
It’s said that Larry tried to convince Elvis that his message on earth wasn’t music. But he didn’t know what it was.
@@helenmurray3845 Priscilla and the colonel ran larry off and burned Elvis books while Elvis wasn’t home. I can’t remember who it was that said about Priscilla and the colonel burning the books. I heard it in a interview.
Larry Geller è stato quasi sicuramente, il migliore amico di Elvis . Aveva un animo gentile e sensibile come Elvis e pet questo si sono subito capiti. Elvis aveva bisogno di dare spiegaxioni alle sue tante domande sul senso della vita, del perché accadono certi fatti...e Larry era pronto ad ascoltarlo e a rispondergli.
Larry sembra essete ancora legato da ricordi affettuosi e di rispetto e ammirazione per Elvis . Grazie a Larry , saluti e cari auguri ❤❤❤
Please tell me you’re joking. Please already. 😊
@@FrankieLovesElvis
Perché dovrei scherzare?
Da quanto ho letto da piu parti, Il sig.Geller sembra essere stato un amico sincero per Elvis.
Non era tanto ben visto dagli altri membri del gruppo perche con lui Elvis leggeva libri e parlava di argomenti spirituali, filosofici che gli altri non capivano o comunque non volevano ascoltare. Elvis ha attraversato momenti bui nella sua vita in cui cercava di dare risposte alle sue domande, non sempre era pronto a scherzare , divertirsi....Larry era l'unica persona che lo ascoltava e lo aiutava come poteva....queste cose ho letto e mi hanno fatto pensare a Larry come persona giusta per Elvis. Non ce ne sono stati tanti ....
A lei non risulta questo?
Steve. Fantastic. Interview. Why because we know he was close to Elvis. Off and on. Loved it Larry can sure tell a story. Awesome. T c b. Canada
Great interview! Larry loved Elvis and he was a good friend!
Larry has such a mesmerizing voice. Wonderful ASMR. 😴
Thank you so much Larry for this beautiful video you are a good man,all this crap that Priscilla and the guys said about you was said from jealousy because elvis did like you very much,he also said you had the kindest eyes,thank you and elvis fans love you
Wow Steve that was great 👍thanks so much, I've loved every interview you have done, I was excited to hear Larry speak with you, I didn't know they crosses paths when Larry was young.
And my god he cut for Peter Sellers, I'm a big fan of Peter Sellers and also Roy Orbison and other stars bet it was his dream job until he cut Elvis's hair.
I'm so glad he decided to do the interview.
Thanks Steve and Larry q👏👏👏👏
Hi Steve,
Great interview!! I am So happy you got to speak to Larry Geller😊He was such a great friend to Elvis❤️Again I’m so happy you spoke to him I had tears in my eyes. Thanks again Steve and of course, Larry. Looking forward to Part 2😊God Bless you both xx❤️❤️
I love this Steve thank you
Larry geller was really the best friend of Elvis that were close.very beautiful.
Larry is one of the good guys 🙏👍 glad he was there for Elvis. Great interview!
Thanks
Thank you Larry for looking out for Elvis 💕💗💕🇦🇺
Fantastic interview !
Steve, thank you
Elvis forever
Wow, what a great story, can't wait for next weeks. Well done Steve!!
I really enjoyed that Steve. Larry has a soothing voice. I read If I Can Dream. I will have to check out those other books. Larry definitely had the looks and voice to be an actor. I look forward to the next installment.
Cheers
I'm going to enjoy listening to this when I have half hour free. Larry is my fave person connected to Elvis he was outside of the Memphis Mafia circle and many within have done him down over the years because he wasn't part of their group and because they had no interest in anything spiritual. Elvis learnt many things about himself and things spiritual from Larry. He shared things with Larry that he didn't share with anyone else and Larrys books are absolute must reads. If you don't read his books then you only know half the story. Even the Colonel wanted rid because he thought Elvis was getting ideas above his station.
Paul I completely agree..and the same lack of understanding goes for Priscilla and Red and the other boys except for Charlie Hodge.
The one who never put larry down was Jerry schilling. He said he wasn’t like any of the rest of them but he said Elvis liked him thSt was good enough for him. I think that said allot for Jerry. I think jerry was a good friend to Elvis.
Lovely man! So glad you were able to connect with Larry, Steve, and Larry, so happy you had time to talk with us!
Omg 😳 that was amazing. I know a bit about Larry but hearing him telling that story was just awesome. Jeez what a great time to be alive hey.
Great interview Steve... Awesome.... I love your interviews and you do such an awesome job buddy.
Very kind Thank you
Great interview and so positive.
That was absolutely fantastic!!!! I enjoyed every minute!!! He’s such an eloquent speaker. I love how he describes Elvis. I truly believe Elvis was so complex, Larry brought out the searcher, the interested, the learned student. It’s a facet of Elvis and one that’s beautiful!!!
I met Larry in 2009 and bought his book. He was fascinating to talk too.
Real nice guy in person :)
Looking forward to part 2 xxx
Thanks Michelle
Great that you finally got Larry Geller on the phone. He was probably one of the few people in Elvis' life who gave him the feeling to be understood in order for him to be able to open up. And without being ridiculed. He needed that so desperately at that point in his life, an outlet for things that were torturing him, finding answers. Another such person I believe was Ann Margret. Not sure If they were still together ... probably not ... I wish she would tell us little bit more ...😊
That was a phenomenal interview.
Larry Geller knows that Elvis wanted a print of Star Wars so he could watch it with his daughter, Lisa Marie. Three days before that, he had taken her, and his girlfriend Ginger Alden to see the then latest James Bond movie, THE SPY WHO LOVED ME. is this true ? did Elvis knew about the filmmakers George Lucas , Steven Spielberg and Francis Ford Coppola ?
Those Hollywood big directors were not as big as they would later become, but i would imagine Elvis knew of them.
Enjoyed this video. I met many of the guys that were around Elvis in the last 25-30 years. Unfortunately, many of them are no longer with us. Larry Geller was one of the guys I did meet durning Elvis week in Memphis 1997. I have to tell you, my friend and I , could talk with him for hours and hours. He is a very calm, spiritual and caring individual. Thankfully, we took several photos with him. He was and still is an amazing gentleman.👍⚡️⚡️⚡️
Thanks for watching and commenting
Really enjoyed your interview! I think you always put your best step forward! Thank you!!
Thank you Sweet Lady
WOW, what a great Part 1 interview; I can't wait to listen to Part 2. Thanks so much Steve! Larry fulfilled a need Elvis had that no one else ever did or could!
Very good interview! So happy to being able to listen to Larry after reading his books.
I would like to thank him for being a confident to Elvis and to help him in his spiritual quest.
I think Elvis found his purpose in life: uplifting people and spread kindness.
You are still missed and loved Elvis!
Oh one more thing lol, I did get Larry's book the leaves one got it a few days back, once I've read Elvis destined to die, enjoying that book as well, all because of you Steve, sometimes I just can't thank you enough, I'll have to buy ya some more coffees eh love Chris xxxxx
Fantastic Steve, looking forward to next week!
Glad you enjoyed it Charles
Wonderful! Thank you Steve for this. God Bless Larry for sharing this. Sorry I'm a little late to "catch up" with this wonderful interview. I'll soon get to part two. This is wonderful "stuff" for us Ultimate Elvis Fans. Larry and indeed you are great TCB people! once again many thanks!
Hi Steve, what a fantastic interview that was! You are great getting an interview with Larry! I didn’t know that he had written all those books. I really didn’t know that much about Elvis and Larry’s relationship. What I want to say after listening to this interview is, one I can’t wait to hear the next part and two, I think Larry really loved Elvis as a friend! The way that he told his story is so interesting and so respectful that you can really tell that Larry was a good friend to Elvis. After hearing so many stories about the people who surrounded Elvis on a daily basis, it sounds like Larry was about the most honest friend that Elvis had. I look forward to hearing the part two of the interview. Also if Larry does read these remarks, there are so many things I would love to ask him about. Since that would never happen for me, I would so much like to say to Larry “Thank you for showing Elvis that you truly cared about him as a real person and that you showed him the love as a friend” Thank you Steve and Larry for such a warm interview and I look forward to hearing more!!
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I like Larry's interviews If Elvis liked him he must be Alright guy
I can't wait for the second part! I was spellbound and it looks like you were too!
Wow, Amazing👌can’t wait for the next week stories 🤗
I like the interview I wait impatiently the second part😄
Wow.... il.be watching this later 😃👍
I met Larry at Acton Town Hall, London in the Eighties, I believe. Nice fella
Steve this is awesome brother I love to here Larry talk an want to tell u my wife got us tickets to go Graceland next month for our anniversary I have never been I’m so excited Steve u got the best Elvis channel on TH-cam man thanks ur Native American friend here from North Carolina
Thanks as always Dennis
Larry so respect E you can true friend he real talk about E so excited doing your hair.
That was very interesting, thank you.
You're welcome I'm glad you enjoyed it
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A great interview, Iv heard Larry in a few interviews although he was good for Elvis on his spiritual path..I don’t think he help him, he made him think to deeply and I don’t think Elvis needed that in his life,Elvis was so complex and he had a lot going on in his life I think maybe Larry made him think to deeply, just my opinion but Larry was a good person and you can tell he had great respect for Elvis 🙏🏻
How is it possible for one to think too deeply?
Nothing wrong with that.
Please reach out to Larry to make audiobook about his best memories with Elvis
Мне очень симпатичен Ларри Геллер !!!
I like Larry he must have some memories xxx
Loved this Steve and Larry. Thankyou x
Hi Steve, I really enjoyed your interview with Larry Geller, looking forward to the 2nd part. Thank you.
Elvis Elvis King rock hell of rock 😀😀😃😃
I’m taking my time with this Gem…love Larry 🤴🏻⚡️🎼
Cheers Paul
Great to see Larry finally agreed to be interviewed! Somehow I think Elvis would not refer to or label his friend as his Spiritual Advisor. I'd like to ask Larry if they discussed the same themes throughout the 70s because Priscilla in her book said they both burned all the books in a bonfire before turning over a new leaf in their 67 marriage.
I'm sure Elvis replaced by all those burned books ASAP.
Excellent interview. Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome
Larry was never a full time employee with Elvis.
I'm not sure if he was ever classified that way or not, but he was Elvis personal hairstylist for several years, and was a full member of the entourage until 1967, and then again the last few years of Elvis' life.
Elvis connected with Larry in a different way to a full time employee/fully paid up member of the Memphis Mafia.
@@dougdickason I think Larry remained separate from the MM.
@@paulandrew6457 I know the other guys didn't really accept him but Larry was there on trips from Memphis to LA to do movies, and back and so on. He was there because Elvis liked that he could talk about things he wanted to talk about.
@@caprice8770 yes he was different but as I said Jerry schilling said yes he was different than the rest but if Elvis liked Larry that was good enough for him. Jerry accepted the fact that Elvis had allot of different people in his life avd didn’t try to get between Elvis & anyone. If Elvis wanted people around him then he wasn’t going to try to change anything.
Fantastic interviewer.
He sure talks alot, but I find it hard not to believe him! Think Larry is genuine. Thanks Steve.
Is larry geller still amoung us?
Of course.
This interview was done last week
Oh Steve, I have to laugh at this comment!!
Most definitely.
larry was and is a decent bloke.he cared were others were just takers.shame on them.nice one larry youre a decent bloke.
I watched an interview with this guy and described how he made sure he was the last person to touch Elvis before they closed the Casket. It turned my stomach and put me off him for life!
I also heard that interview and to me it sounded strange. It was as if he was obsessed with Elvis. The last person to touch a deceased person should be the person who loved and meant the most to him, with Lisa Marie being so small, this should have been his father Vernon. Not his hairstylist!
Absolutely
@@vilmamoro1809 yes, I agree, I doubt Larry was the last person to touch Elvis on the forehead. Also don't buy that bit about Larry touching up Elvis' grey hair with mascara.
@@caprice8770 yes, I never understood about the grey hair. He went to the dentist the night before he died and was supposed to start the tour that evening, surely he would have had his "greying" hair dyed days before leaving!!
I'm the same and I didn't like the part where he said Elvis wanted to try LSD, Geller said that's OK and he, Elvis and Priscilla all took it. Stupid thing to do knowing Elvis and the problems he had!!!
Did you ever tell Elvis or did he ever remember the day you shook hands with him when you were a young teenager?
Compelling interview.
Glad you enjoyed it
Boy Larry loves to talk don't you think so. He really loved Elvis.
Steve why do you think the energy from suspicious minds and poke salad annie faded from maybe 73/74 onwards and the movement wasn't the same, was it a conscious thing or illness maybe I've always wondered and the question never really gets asked when people get interviewed, or maybe we seen less film of the concerts in those last few years with clips now appearing on youtube, love to here your thoughts
After about 1973-4 the quality of the shows varied
There are plenty of high energy shows but not all of them were filmed and those that were are amateur 8mm fan footage
@@Elvisultimatefanchannel thanks for the reply Steve keep up the great work
I think his health issues were starting to get worse and was feeling stressed and tired. His body was slowly starting to give up!
Ive wondered that too. The physical decline in just 5 years is mindblowing. He had his demons though. And being surrounded by a bunch of yes men only accelerated the decline. Sad. The best ever though.
Larry seems to me a little weird it makes me think he just wanted to be famous I hope he was a good friend of elvis
Larry provided deep conversation of spiritual things among Elvis’ other Interest. Elvis needed such a friend!
Delores I feel the same. I want to believe everything he says because he has got such a calm and "convincing" voice but there's something about him that just doesn't sound right to me. I do believe in Elvis's need for spirituality and somehow Larry Gellar knew what Elvis needed to hear. He himself said Elvis was a very vulnerable man, he could have taken advantage of this.
I always say we were not there and Elvis isn't here today so we'll never really know how things went.
I’m not sure what happened as to when and where was larry but there was a girl I can’t remember her name she cut Elvis hair. And did his hair. In fact when someone did his hair. He didn’t like it so he flew the girl to Hawaii to do his hair for the Aloha concert. So I wonder where was larry then? And Linda cut his hair one time and everyone laughed but Elvis just laughed too and told her honey don’t worry it will grow back.
I’d love to hear Larry’s thoughts on the correlation of the mansion family and the salon .
@vegasvixen have you watched the Dearly Departed channel on here. Scott has studied it better than anyone on this earth. He was a consultant on the movie Once Upon A Time in Hollywood. Quinton Taritinno road around with him for weeks before shooting the movie going over the facts. The only connection with the murders and Manson is that the house had a guest house. At one time the guy renting it was in the recording business (Scott can give you the right name)He moved but Manson didnt know. Manson had a song he wanted to record. He may have had enough to record an album. Manson gave a song to Dennis Wilson he changed a few words tempo ect and the Beach Boys recorded it. They didnt pay Manson anything. The guy that lived at Ceilo Dr worked with the Beach Boys. Manson was going to get money when that didnt happen well you know he killed everyone in the house.
The interview is better seeing the person talking ?
I dont know what to believe I was told by Charlie Hodge and a couple others Larry was just after what Elvis would give him. I.E. a new car jewelry ect... so I am not sure about his stories....trying to stay in the middle. If he says next week him and the Colonel were great friends and got along great then I know he isnt truthful. The Colonel didnt like him or trust him.
Wonder if Larry speaks truth....???!!!!!
I Like Larry but the impression that he speaking to small children is kind of hard to get past
Learn Punctuation 🤣🤣🤣🤣
What????
This man is faker than a 10 Bob note. No wonder the Colonel wanted this guy gone.
If you are taking cues from the Colonel then I would take Colonels removal of Larry from the group in 1967 as a sign that Larry was a real friend to Elvis and not on the take like, well, the Colonel.
Robert, Elvis was very intuitive and a great judge of character.Do you prefer his fake Judas friends who wrote salacious and untruthful books for geed and revenge? Larry did not betray Elvis. Elvis loved him as he loved Elvis.
@@margarettaylor8107 absolutely true 🙌🏼Larry loved Elvis and honored him just as much as Elvis adored Larry. You could see the bond 🤝
Parker wanted him gone .. because he was a control freak ... if elvis wanted him as a friend who the hell is he to state otherwise...Elvis was a good judge of character .. he was no fool ..
@@jrc8640 The Col. P had way too much control over Elvis. Elvis being the nice gentleman that he was, probably wanted to fire the old man many times, an d I guess did on several occasions, but always took him back. I have no doubt someone else could have done a better job manageing the great Elvis. It is something we will never know.
I'm sorry Steve, but this guy is so difficult too listen to. 🤮🤮🤮
I think he tells about Elvis in a very heart felt way.
He is amazing to listen too and opinions are not to hard to take ! Especially this one ! Larry was a real cool man and very much of Elvis’s friend 🤝Elvis adored Larry and that ok in my eyes 🌟
Maybe is for his age, the people is rude
Great interview, thank you !!!
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