I was there in the mid-1980s. As we walked out from the house to the building where his gold records were his palomino was in the pasture. One thing I took away from the visit was that he was a country boy at heart as his taste was not very sophisticated. Thanks for sharing, it was nice to see it again.
so true. i read that graceland used to be a farm out in the middle of nowhere when he bought it and then the city grew up around it. i bet the tour has changed a lot since the '80s, but at least the horses are still there. thanks, sg!
Steve, I read a great book once on Elvis. It was written by an African American woman who worked as a maid for him. There were several maids at all times. Her story was eloquent, heartwarming, beautiful. I ended up reading 4 more books on him. Definitely on my bucket list. The book made me fall in love w Elvis, so to speak…lol. Such a kind and generous man taken way to early…
yes, it was impressive. I didn't even include the museum/memorabilia section of the tour. I didn't want the video to be too long and wanted to leave something as a surprise to viewers who haven't been there yet. thanks, susan!
Omg!! it's so sad how they turned Elvis' memory into some Disneyesque attraction. I bet he would never approve of all that. I enjoyed the vlog alot, but the price gouging is sad. Have a wonderful trip and safe travels 💕
i didn't mean to make it sound like that. it really was worth the money and they really did a great job with the tour and the grounds. and for fans, it really is a mecca. i think elvis would have got a kick out of it. i'm sure it's very expensive to maintain. a $6 brownie is a bit over the top, though :-) thanks fg!
I know how you feel but without the money from the tourist that help pay the property taxes and to help keep it up they would had shut it down.elvis died way to soon the colonel ripped elvis off had not el vis father let Priscilla take over Graceland would went broke..like her or. Not she saved Graceland from going bankrupt. Colonel was a greddy man..it would been shame to hAve lost it.im sure it cost a lot to keep it up so we all our priscially a big thank you for saving graceland. Up stairs off limit but its historical place and elvis would wanted lisa Marie to have it. At time of his passing she was too young wouldn't known what to do or how to manage it. It would been lost. Vernon knew lisa would save it and she did. Be sad to lose this its timeless. Hope it be there for lisa children and grand children. Love and postivity..neita james
@@TheGraveyardChannel your presentation was on point. The atmosphere and prices are astronomical. I guarantee it is listed as "non-profit". I love art history but it truly has its downsides. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication. I appreciate it
I agree, it's a bit pricey, but honestly? It brings money to that area which is pretty poor. To think that Elvis was almost broke when he passed away. Taxes alone would have been hard to keep up with nothing coming in. I went for the first time last year and I am heading there again in a few months. If you are a fan of Elvis? You should at least visit once. It is a pretty special place.
Thanks for another interesting video. I was a big fan of Elvis and still remember the day I heard he had died. It was about 7:30am here in Sydney Australia and I was getting ready for work when it came on the radio. I sent a sympathy card to his family, just addressed t to Graceland, Elvis Presley Boulevarde, Memphis Tennessee. Several months later I received a small thank you card from the family. It was a small preprinted card that they probably sent out by the thousands, but I thought it was so nice to acknowledge cards from his fans that way. I think he and his whole family loved his fans. It’s a place I would love to visit but probably won’t get the chance, so thanks for showing it to we people who are so far away.
I remember that day like it was yesterday, too. what a nice thing for you to do and for them to do. thanks for sharing this story and memory with us, Sharon!
You did a wonderful job on the video Steve , i was there in 77 to mourn with the world , and havent been back since ...its on my bucket list though.. I am and will be a Elvis Fan ...TCB ⚡ ...The house directly behind Graceland was Verons and Dees house ...only the back fence divided property...Thanks Steve for the video ...
wow, in 1977. i'm sure you will never forget that visit. so sad :-( thanks for another interesting tidbit, jill. I didn't know that about his parent's house.
Hello Steve.ive been a subscriber of yours for a while and love your videos.so appreciate you showing us around Graceland it’s so so special.and peaceful up at the house and grounds .the horses are beautiful.been an Elvis fan nearly all my life.i will be a fan until the day it’s time for me to leave this precious earth.god bless you from England across the pond. Be safe.🌈🇬🇧
My favorite place on earth, I’m a big Elvis fan thanks to my mom. Thank you Steve for visiting. I think I watched this before but it’s always nice to go back
I'm glad you finally made it to Graceland. It's definitely a must on the bucket list. Being a huge fan I go every year for Elvis week. When you pass the gates and wall onto the property, it's like being in a whole other world. So peaceful. Love your videos! 😊❤️
One of my favorite places to visit!! My friend and i would go to Graceland and stand outside the gates hoping to see him.. We did..one of my best memories!!!! I still go as often as i can..Took my daughter there last year to show her a glimpse of my youth..She says it is hands down her best vacation ever!! Things have changed a bit..But still one of my favorite places to visit..stay safe. Love n hugs..enjoy!! I hope you have time to go to Tupelo. Elvis' birth place.. You will really enjoy that too. If you are a Elvis fan..Been going for years..before and after his passing..
wow, to have seen him at graceland! what a wonderful memory to have. thanks for sharing this with us, Sylvia. so cool to hear. I didn't make it to tupelo on this trip, but hopefully on a future road trip.
Thank you for another great upload. I remember the day Elvis died ( 12 at the time), the world reacted the same way as when princes Diana and Michael Jackson died. Unbelieve and a bit shocked. Because in our eyes they live for ever and are immortal. And hearing the news of their death, we are reminded of our own mortality. Thank you Steve you made my day.
Thank you sooooo much for this Steve! I have loved Elvis and been a fan since the age of 12! And I'm 53 now! Because of disability i really dont think i will get there. This video is awesome and the next best thing to being there! Thank you so much! I love your other videos as well. Keep them coming!
I went there when Elvis passed away, then we went back in 1988, & 1997 but haven't been there since, thanks for showing this video and given us the up dates, it was a great vlog,
it was definitely worth the wait and worth the price. thanks, trevor. now that i'm home i'll be checking out your vlog that you told me about a month or so ago. everything's been on hold while I was on my month-long road trip.
Welcome to Graceland!!! They have really expanded the last couple of years. Elvis was driving thru Memphis one afternoon and saw 2 lions in front of a house, he stopped and ask the owner if he would sell them. They’ve been standing guard ever since. Elvis was originally buried in a crypt with his mother but not long after Elvis died a couple of knot-heads tried to steal his body, so Mr. Vernon had Elvis and Mrs. Gladys moved to Graceland. What’s your favorite Elvis film? Mine is Charro!!! TC⚡️B
i didn't know that about the lions. thanks for sharing that, beth. as for movies, I like them all equally, but if I had to choose, I guess it would be viva las vegas. thanks for asking!
We went to Graceland before all the new stores were there, stayed at heartbreak hotel. We also have been back to experience what you see in this video the new shops across the street and and new hotel. Personally I got more out of who Elvis Presley is the first time. The visit seemed more personal. Will be making a trip back soon. Take care
Awesome!! I would have ever imagined the price ranges there and it organized like an amusement park, I would have thought the prices were more reasonable, I understand it is a business for his family; having said that I must say it was amazing and cool, thanks sooo much for taking us with you, GREAT VIDEO as always hugs 🤗
STEVE AGAIN THANKS FOR SHOWING THIS ON ELVIS I LOVE ITS I WAS 26 WHEN ELVIS PASSED AWAY ITS BROKE MY HEART WHEN THAT HAPPENS HE HAS GOT A BEAUTIFUL PLACE HIS RESTED PLACE IS GORGEOUS I HAVE BEEN ELVIS FAN'S FOR A LONG LONG TIME I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS MAN I WANT THANKS YOU FOR A AWESOME JOBI APPRECIATE YOUR VIDEO THANKS AGAIN STEVE💜❤💛💙
Thank you Steve , not only for another great vlog but for showing us places that myself personally will never get to visit because of the great distances . You always seem to know exactly what people like
so many people have already been and so many youtubers have already vlogged about it, i wasn't sure anyone would watch, but i still wanted to visit, if only for me. glad you liked it jo!
I think this was my favorite.my sister mother and me went 25 years ago in July. My mom and sister went all to gather 6 times.this was my sister's last vacation, she died the next April, we all loved elvis.but Graceland has changed so much thank you
Thanks Steve. Seen many, many photos and video clips from Graceland over the years. Your video is one of the best. Thank you so much. A long standing Elvis fan.
Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I most likely will never be able to visit Graceland. So I can see it by way of your video now. I really appreciate this so much Steve.
I learned SO MUCH from this video. I have never been to Graceland. I had no idea it was such a complicated tour!! The planes the house the gift shops were very interesting. The lovely board fence and grazing horses really mellow things out . Enjoyed this Steve 🤩👍
i had no idea either. and i just took the simple, lowest priced tour. apparently you get to see so much more with the more expensive, VIP tours. thanks, pamela!
Thanks Steve for another great video. Somehow I think Elvis would have liked the fact that his fans were able to come and visit his home. I am glad that you got to see it all. Gotta love all the velvet and shag too which was big during the 70s. It certainly is a beautiful place. A shame they cant have his little twin brother buried there too. Safe travels.
WOW he may have been and still is one of the more popular celebrities to visit, but good grief, the prices are scary - thanks again Steve for another super video, it's certainly the only way I will ever see Graceland ~Karin~
Awesome video! I've never been to Graceland, so I didn't expect the theme park atmosphere. My earliest Elvis memory is my first 45 rpm record. It was Teddy Bear! I was 4 years old and I played the heck out of that record! I spent lots of Saturday matinees watching Elvis movies when I was a kid. I was an Elvis fan, but not fanatical. I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing!
STEVE ... Greetings. And just when you thought you were getting tired of seeing all of the green ... you get to SPEND some green, to see more green. You did a fantastic job editing the pictures you took into the video. I could tell by the look on your face and the sound of your voice that you were really excited to be there. Glad to see you enjoy something so much ... especially after all you have given us. GREAT job. Thanks Steve.
I imagine he would be overwhelmed that he is still so universally loved and remembered and visited after all these years. I know I would be. thanks, wendy!
Oh you finally got there Steve I hope you love it,there is alot more there now then when I went in 1994,I would love to go back. You know he played racquetball there just hours before he passed. STEVE thank you great video
i did love it. it was worth the wait. wow, i didn't know that about the racquetball. seems like yesterday that he died, and also like it was another lifetime ago. thanks, paulette!
Wow Steve! I never realized it was so disney-like. I love how they kind of keep you trapped in a concession stand and gift shop before you get to go to the mansion. 6 + dollars for a brownie? I was surprised the postcards were so cheap. I love how you showed that photo booth. Those were very popular for so many years. I also love how you mentioned how the color green was so popular in the 60s. I remember my neighbor having an avocado green refrigerator... LOL. The one thing I noticed from your video is that the crowd is all older for obvious reasons. I once read that the future of a place like Graceland will go downhill because many young people are not interested in Elvis or many other things that baby boomers find appealing.. What do you think the future of Graceland will be? Thanks again Steve will see you later!
that might be why they are expanding, so they can have concerts for younger people in the future and make money doing other things, too. when these younger people get older, they will probably still visit though, because it will bring back good memories of their parents and grandparents. and I think elvis is so universal, that like james dean, he will be popular forever. james dean would be in his 80s now and he is still getting tons of young visitors to his grave every day. interesting to think about. thanks, alexander.
Great video Steve. I was there back in 1983 it was amazing it wasn't commercialized like it is today been many times since there again last August for Elvis week even tho its 100% more commercialized it's still amazing to see. Its definitely a must see for any Elvis fan.
Your welcome my friend. I was only 16 in 83 i came to America from England on a 2 week vacation with my family though we visited Boston new york and Washington dc and we loved seeing them cities but knowing my dad promised we would visit Graceland that was my highlight of the trip because ive always loved Elvis's music. thanks again Steve for taking the time to do these brilliant videos for everyone to see.
Thank you for informing us of the cost to visit Graceland. I'm sure Elvis never knew he would be making more money dead than alive! This was a very informative video with many beautiful and interesting scenes. Continued safe travels.
Beautiful video Steve. Thanks! We drove through Memphis once when I was 12 years old , Elvis was still living there. Maybe we should’ve stopped in. ...? It’s funny you mention Chubby Checker. We saw him once at Disneyland performing. He was really great.
i bet Memphis has changed a lot since then :-) I think the first record I ever bought was chubby checker's "the twist". so cool to see that he's still performing. thanks, fts!
I’ve never been to Graceland but want to go. Surprised at how not large the mansion is. I saw the wings on each end but the main house is not really that large. The kitchen may have been state-of-the-art in the 70’s but nothing special compared to most new homes today. Surprised at its size. The indoor “shooting range” is cool. Very good video Steve as always.
I hadn't even noticed the size, but you're right. it's definitely not a cold mega mansion. it feels like a real, lived in home. I was surprised at how dark the rooms are. some people like the cave-like feel. thanks, james!
I visited Graceland back in the early 80s. The entire tour was about $25.00 and it included his gold record room, his performing clothes (jumpsuits) room, the garage with his massive car collection, his gun collection, and so much more. There was no photography inside the house at all. Anywhere outside was ok. Yes, he had horses then too and beautifully maintained pastures. If I remember correctly, the upstairs of the house was not accessible as the tour guide told us Priscilla Presley still lived there and she was the Estate Manager of Graceland. It was a great tour and there were hundreds of people on the tour. The gift shop was much smaller and I don't recall any restaurants then. It's sad Elvis died so tragically and he did serve a few years in the Army after being drafted. By the way, They told us Elvis was a Deputy Sheriff in the Memphis Sheriff's office. You did a great job with your video and narration. Thanks.
Thank you very much Steve!! Can cross this off my bucket.list. Don't think l'll be able to.afford that. I am anxiously waiting for the Midwest tours. I live in beautiful Minnesota. (Land of 10,000 Lakes) Enjoy your videos alot.💕🙏✝️🇺🇸🇺🇸 Safe travels.
So glad you was able to visit Graceland! Now my friend, if I had told you all that you was in for visiting Graceland, then it wouldn't have been much of a surprise! Tour prices haven't gone up that much since the last time I visited. I am doing a little better each day and seem to be getting stronger too, so that's a plus. I am still very sorry that we was able to meet up during your time here in Tulsa, but it just wasn't meant to be and I glad that you didn't come to the hospital while I was there, but glad you made it to one of the cemeteries anyway on your own. Take care my friend and thanks for the memory lane at Graceland.
Excellent video Steve! I visited Graceland in 1989! The tours were much smaller and organized much differently from today! Elvis is such an icon in our culture! Great job my friend!😁👍👑
seems like its really grown over the years. I was beginning to think I would be the last person to visit :-) it was worth the wait, though. thanks, bill!
Wow.... that was soooo interesting! I have never been to Graceland and had no idea it was so beautiful (except for that jungle room.....what was he thinking?) I always thought it was just the house. I had no idea that he had so much land with it. And I was really surprised by the grave sites, mostly the location and how it was laid out. Disappointed at the “amusement park” atmosphere. I almost fell off my chair when I saw the price on the brownie. Lol. Another great video! Thanks Steve 🙂
Thank you so much Steve for visiting the mansion at Graceland. Thanks for sharing a video of these incredible places around the mansion. I would really love to get enough money together and get my chance to get to Memphis and visit the mansion and gift shops , The Lisa Marie airplane. Many other ares of the property. I am so afraid that I won't get my chance. We were supposed to go this may, but that plan fell thru due to lack of enough cash and work hours were cut back from my husband's job. I just pray that the Lord has it in his plan to let me visit at least once before I get too old . Well thanks again for sharing . Have a blessed night Steve. And God bless you.. ☺😇
Steve's Trips Down Memory Lane yw one thing I live here never been there in my life I lived in Los Angeles before my mother passed when I was 12 yrs old state California sent me Foster homes til they found my father which he lived in tn I been here since 1988 but lived in Los Angeles from 1975 to 1988 which all my family live in Los Angeles but glad u enjoyed ur time here in Tennessee love all ur videos ❤️
Thank you Steve. Really interesting video. I have never looked at pictures of Graceland before watching your video. Love the outdoor areas...especially stables. And the front entrance...has a very peaceful feeling. Glad traffic from street isn't audible. Interesting personal fact...my name is Lisa Marie and I was born a few months before Lisa Marie Presley. Many times during my childhood, people would ask me if my parents were Elvis fans.😊
guess elvis was a fan of your parents :-) the horses were the best surprise. someone else said that elvis' favorite horse is also buried on the property. thanks for sharing, lisa marie :-)
Wonderfull Video best actor and singer and best looking man ever lived 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💕💕💕💕😇😇😇🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺thanks Steve xxx
I went to Graceland in 2005 loved every minute of it.
I was there in the mid-1980s. As we walked out from the house to the building where his gold records were his palomino was in the pasture. One thing I took away from the visit was that he was a country boy at heart as his taste was not very sophisticated. Thanks for sharing, it was nice to see it again.
so true. i read that graceland used to be a farm out in the middle of nowhere when he bought it and then the city grew up around it. i bet the tour has changed a lot since the '80s, but at least the horses are still there. thanks, sg!
Steve, I read a great book once on Elvis. It was written by an African American woman who worked as a maid for him. There were several maids at all times. Her story was eloquent, heartwarming, beautiful. I ended up reading 4 more books on him. Definitely on my bucket list. The book made me fall in love w Elvis, so to speak…lol. Such a kind and generous man taken way to early…
What I was impressed with the walls full of checks he wrote for different charities he supported. Blew my mind.
yes, it was impressive. I didn't even include the museum/memorabilia section of the tour. I didn't want the video to be too long and wanted to leave something as a surprise to viewers who haven't been there yet. thanks, susan!
I think I was 11 when Elvis died ,but I remember my mum crying when he died..I love his music...ty Steve I really loved this video..❤️🙏🏻
thanks for sharing that with us, dd!
Omg!! it's so sad how they turned Elvis' memory into some Disneyesque attraction. I bet he would never approve of all that. I enjoyed the vlog alot, but the price gouging is sad. Have a wonderful trip and safe travels 💕
i didn't mean to make it sound like that. it really was worth the money and they really did a great job with the tour and the grounds. and for fans, it really is a mecca. i think elvis would have got a kick out of it. i'm sure it's very expensive to maintain. a $6 brownie is a bit over the top, though :-) thanks fg!
@@TheGraveyardChannel it does look like a beautiful place, but the prices are over the top especially the brownie lol.
I know how you feel but without the money from the tourist that help pay the property taxes and to help keep it up they would had shut it down.elvis died way to soon the colonel ripped elvis off had not el vis father let Priscilla take over Graceland would went broke..like her or. Not she saved Graceland from going bankrupt. Colonel was a greddy man..it would been shame to hAve lost it.im sure it cost a lot to keep it up so we all our priscially a big thank you for saving graceland. Up stairs off limit but its historical place and elvis would wanted lisa Marie to have it. At time of his passing she was too young wouldn't known what to do or how to manage it. It would been lost. Vernon knew lisa would save it and she did. Be sad to lose this its timeless. Hope it be there for lisa children and grand children. Love and postivity..neita james
@@TheGraveyardChannel your presentation was on point. The atmosphere and prices are astronomical. I guarantee it is listed as "non-profit". I love art history but it truly has its downsides. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication. I appreciate it
I agree, it's a bit pricey, but honestly? It brings money to that area which is pretty poor. To think that Elvis was almost broke when he passed away. Taxes alone would have been hard to keep up with nothing coming in. I went for the first time last year and I am heading there again in a few months. If you are a fan of Elvis? You should at least visit once. It is a pretty special place.
Just like, to say thank you Steve, for always being Respectful, and bringing back nice memories
thanks, billy!
Thanks for another interesting video. I was a big fan of Elvis and still remember the day I heard he had died. It was about 7:30am here in Sydney Australia and I was getting ready for work when it came on the radio. I sent a sympathy card to his family, just addressed t to Graceland, Elvis Presley Boulevarde, Memphis Tennessee. Several months later I received a small thank you card from the family. It was a small preprinted card that they probably sent out by the thousands, but I thought it was so nice to acknowledge cards from his fans that way. I think he and his whole family loved his fans. It’s a place I would love to visit but probably won’t get the chance, so thanks for showing it to we people who are so far away.
I remember that day like it was yesterday, too. what a nice thing for you to do and for them to do. thanks for sharing this story and memory with us, Sharon!
Thank you so much for posting this. Elvis was an incredible person and entertainers and is still very much missed
it's just incredible how he continues to touch the lives millions around the world. thanks, shona!
You did a wonderful job on the video Steve , i was there in 77 to mourn with the world , and havent been back since ...its on my bucket list though.. I am and will be a Elvis Fan ...TCB ⚡ ...The house directly behind Graceland was Verons and Dees house ...only the back fence divided property...Thanks Steve for the video ...
wow, in 1977. i'm sure you will never forget that visit. so sad :-( thanks for another interesting tidbit, jill. I didn't know that about his parent's house.
Graceland is truly on my bucketlist. I love Elvis and I can not wait to visit someday. Elvis will live on forever!
i hope you get there, jae. it was surreal to be there!
@@TheGraveyardChannel I will make sure to get there. x
Been there twice, once before the new construction of everything and the after. Lovved every minute.
thanks for sharing, rita!
I wish i could someday visit Graceland, Elvis Presley will always be my idol.
Hello Steve.ive been a subscriber of yours for a while and love your videos.so appreciate you showing us around Graceland it’s so so special.and peaceful up at the house and grounds .the horses are beautiful.been an Elvis fan nearly all my life.i will be a fan until the day it’s time for me to leave this precious earth.god bless you from England across the pond. Be safe.🌈🇬🇧
thanks for subscribing and sharing with us, tm!
My favorite place on earth, I’m a big Elvis fan thanks to my mom. Thank you Steve for visiting. I think I watched this before but it’s always nice to go back
Glad you enjoyed it, Denise!
I'm glad you finally made it to Graceland. It's definitely a must on the bucket list. Being a huge fan I go every year for Elvis week. When you pass the gates and wall onto the property, it's like being in a whole other world. So peaceful. Love your videos! 😊❤️
me too. I bet elvis week is really fun. thanks, ep!
@@TheGraveyardChannel It is a lot of fun. Lots to do and people to meet who knew Elvis. 😊
Is like walking into heaven such a beautiful house of 🕺👈🏻”Elvis emoji “
One of my favorite places to visit!! My friend and i would go to Graceland and stand outside the gates hoping to see him.. We did..one of my best memories!!!! I still go as often as i can..Took my daughter there last year to show her a glimpse of my youth..She says it is hands down her best vacation ever!! Things have changed a bit..But still one of my favorite places to visit..stay safe. Love n hugs..enjoy!! I hope you have time to go to Tupelo. Elvis' birth place.. You will really enjoy that too. If you are a Elvis fan..Been going for years..before and after his passing..
wow, to have seen him at graceland! what a wonderful memory to have. thanks for sharing this with us, Sylvia. so cool to hear. I didn't make it to tupelo on this trip, but hopefully on a future road trip.
Love this video. I'm glad Priscilla found a way to save Graceland, Elvis loved it so much it would have broken his heart to have the Bank take it.
Thanks for sharing the video nice to see the memories of Elvis Presley !
Thank you for another great upload. I remember the day Elvis died ( 12 at the time), the world reacted the same way as when princes Diana and Michael Jackson died. Unbelieve and a bit shocked. Because in our eyes they live for ever and are immortal. And hearing the news of their death, we are reminded of our own mortality. Thank you Steve you made my day.
I remember that day, too. they were even more shocking because they were all so young when they died. thanks, pe!
Thank you sooooo much for this Steve! I have loved Elvis and been a fan since the age of 12! And I'm 53 now! Because of disability i really dont think i will get there. This video is awesome and the next best thing to being there! Thank you so much! I love your other videos as well. Keep them coming!
i've been a fan since about that age, too. glad you liked the tour, anita!
Thats awesome Steve! We fans have to stick together! I've subscribed to your channel by the way. Again its awesome. God bless.❤❤❤❤❤
Great vlog, Steve. Amazing the impact Elvis had and still has amost 42 years after his passing. May Elvis and his family Rip.
In the middle of that circus ?
I went there when Elvis passed away, then we went back in 1988, & 1997 but haven't been there since, thanks for showing this video and given us the up dates, it was a great vlog,
Thank you for going inside the Graceland house I loved looking inside thank you I love you videos and stuff so thank you very much
thanks, sheena!
Graceland is on my list of places to visit Steve. Thanks for the heads up and excellent video.
You must be proud of yourself being there at Elvis's mansion. Well preserved of his memorabilia.
it was definitely worth the wait and worth the price. thanks, trevor. now that i'm home i'll be checking out your vlog that you told me about a month or so ago. everything's been on hold while I was on my month-long road trip.
@@TheGraveyardChannel Thanks Steve. You work hard what you do. Take your time.
Welcome to Graceland!!! They have really expanded the last couple of years.
Elvis was driving thru Memphis one afternoon and saw 2 lions in front of a house, he stopped and ask the owner if he would sell them. They’ve been standing guard ever since. Elvis was originally buried in a crypt with his mother but not long after Elvis died a couple of knot-heads tried to steal his body, so Mr. Vernon had Elvis and Mrs. Gladys moved to Graceland.
What’s your favorite Elvis film? Mine is Charro!!! TC⚡️B
i didn't know that about the lions. thanks for sharing that, beth. as for movies, I like them all equally, but if I had to choose, I guess it would be viva las vegas. thanks for asking!
i loved his songs love me tender jail house rock and many other songs
Being younger I never really appreciated Elvis music till after he was gone. Awesome video thanks for sharing.
We went to Graceland before all the new stores were there, stayed at heartbreak hotel. We also have been back to experience what you see in this video the new shops across the street and and new hotel. Personally I got more out of who Elvis Presley is the first time. The visit seemed more personal. Will be making a trip back soon. Take care
thanks for watching and sharing, torri! the heartbreak hotel sounds like fun.
Thank you for sharing your video I wish I could see his home never been but you gave me a nice look at it very nice place.
Awesome!! I would have ever imagined the price ranges there and it organized like an amusement park, I would have thought the prices were more reasonable, I understand it is a business for his family; having said that I must say it was amazing and cool, thanks sooo much for taking us with you, GREAT VIDEO as always hugs 🤗
it was worth the price and they really do a great job with the tours and entire park. thanks, Bianca!
Wow Elvis 🕺🕺🕺🕺I will go there one day xx🌹🌹🌹❤️
Very nice video enjoyed it thanks for sharing
STEVE AGAIN THANKS FOR SHOWING THIS ON ELVIS I LOVE ITS I WAS
26 WHEN ELVIS PASSED AWAY ITS BROKE MY HEART WHEN THAT HAPPENS HE HAS GOT A
BEAUTIFUL PLACE HIS RESTED PLACE IS GORGEOUS I HAVE BEEN ELVIS FAN'S FOR A LONG LONG TIME I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS MAN I WANT THANKS YOU FOR A AWESOME JOBI APPRECIATE YOUR VIDEO THANKS AGAIN STEVE💜❤💛💙
thanks, elaine!
Fui em agosto de 2018 achei tudo maravilhoso. Vendo esse video me deu saudades, louca para voltar. Obrigada pelo video. ELVIS PRESLEY THE BEST👍🤩❤️
Thank you Steve , not only for another great vlog but for showing us places that myself personally will never get to visit because of the great distances . You always seem to know exactly what people like
so many people have already been and so many youtubers have already vlogged about it, i wasn't sure anyone would watch, but i still wanted to visit, if only for me. glad you liked it jo!
I think this was my favorite.my sister mother and me went 25 years ago in July. My mom and sister went all to gather 6 times.this was my sister's last vacation, she died the next April, we all loved elvis.but Graceland has changed so much thank you
wow, thanks for sharing that memory of your sister with us. that sounds very special. thanks, carol!
Thanks Steve. Seen many, many photos and video clips from Graceland over the years. Your video is one of the best. Thank you so much.
A long standing Elvis fan.
thanks roger. nice to hear that!
Elvis = 🐐.., thanks Steve 🙏
I don't know what that means, but thanks, Michael :-)
Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I most likely will never be able to visit Graceland. So I can see it by way of your video now. I really appreciate this so much Steve.
thanks, susan. glad you liked it.
Great video, we visited Graceland a few years back , I loved it!
thanks for sharing, tommy!
Thanks 😊 for yet another awesome video..
With history...
Lovely. ❤
Thanks Steve, been there, brings back great memories. 👍
Thanks Steve for taking us all along with you.
I learned SO MUCH from this video. I have never been to Graceland. I had no idea it was such a complicated tour!! The planes the house the gift shops were very interesting. The lovely board fence and grazing horses really mellow things out . Enjoyed this Steve 🤩👍
i had no idea either. and i just took the simple, lowest priced tour. apparently you get to see so much more with the more expensive, VIP tours. thanks, pamela!
Thanks Steve for another great video. Somehow I think Elvis would have liked the fact that his fans were able to come and visit his home. I am glad that you got to see it all. Gotta love all the velvet and shag too which was big during the 70s. It certainly is a beautiful place. A shame they cant have his little twin brother buried there too. Safe travels.
I agree with you, ntotor!
WOW he may have been and still is one of the more popular celebrities to visit, but good grief, the prices are scary - thanks again Steve for another super video, it's certainly the only way I will ever see Graceland ~Karin~
thanks, karin!
My dream is to go here. I love Elvis.
Amazing place! Thanks for another great video!👍
I would love to visit Graceland thanks for sharing.
Dang, Steve-O, where can I get a brownie so close to bedtime? Lol. Super video. Thank you so much🍀
lol, thanks, im :-)
@@TheGraveyardChannel 😄😃😊
Another great video! Thanks! I visited Graceland in 03. Lots of changes since then.
went a couple of months ago to see George Thorogood at Graceland. Love the Kings House!! Great job!!
I never knew all of those things were at Graceland! I have never seen a video like yours! Thank you! Thank you very much! Elvis has left the building.
i don't think elvis will ever really leave the building :-) he still means too much to the world. thanks, al!
@@TheGraveyardChannel No, he lives on in our hearts.
I would love to just see the mansion and his grave. I haven't been there so I'll have to live it through your video which was awesome!
Thanks Steve!
Will probably never see it in person, thankyou for this. Something to watch more than once. Thankyou.
thanks, david. glad you liked it.
Awesome video! I've never been to Graceland, so I didn't expect the theme park atmosphere. My earliest Elvis memory is my first 45 rpm record. It was Teddy Bear! I was 4 years old and I played the heck out of that record! I spent lots of Saturday matinees watching Elvis movies when I was a kid. I was an Elvis fan, but not fanatical. I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing!
thanks for sharing your elvis memories with us, kat. very cool!
thanks steve for your video footage look forward to seeing more a fan from england
thanks, paul!
STEVE ... Greetings. And just when you thought you were getting tired of seeing all of the green ... you get to SPEND some green, to see more green. You did a fantastic job editing the pictures you took into the video. I could tell by the look on your face and the sound of your voice that you were really excited to be there. Glad to see you enjoy something so much ... especially after all you have given us. GREAT job. Thanks Steve.
lol, that's perfect :-) it was awesome. thanks, tj!
I enjoyed this Steve, I wonder what Elvis would think of all of this? It is a family run business now. Still an amazing place to see. RIP Elvis
I imagine he would be overwhelmed that he is still so universally loved and remembered and visited after all these years. I know I would be. thanks, wendy!
Loved it, great job, thanks Steve.
Oh you finally got there Steve I hope you love it,there is alot more there now then when I went in 1994,I would love to go back. You know he played racquetball there just hours before he passed. STEVE thank you great video
i did love it. it was worth the wait. wow, i didn't know that about the racquetball. seems like yesterday that he died, and also like it was another lifetime ago. thanks, paulette!
Very very cool video thanks for all the great pictures !
Wow Steve! I never realized it was so disney-like. I love how they kind of keep you trapped in a concession stand and gift shop before you get to go to the mansion. 6 + dollars for a brownie? I was surprised the postcards were so cheap. I love how you showed that photo booth. Those were very popular for so many years. I also love how you mentioned how the color green was so popular in the 60s. I remember my neighbor having an avocado green refrigerator... LOL. The one thing I noticed from your video is that the crowd is all older for obvious reasons. I once read that the future of a place like Graceland will go downhill because many young people are not interested in Elvis or many other things that baby boomers find appealing.. What do you think the future of Graceland will be? Thanks again Steve will see you later!
that might be why they are expanding, so they can have concerts for younger people in the future and make money doing other things, too. when these younger people get older, they will probably still visit though, because it will bring back good memories of their parents and grandparents. and I think elvis is so universal, that like james dean, he will be popular forever. james dean would be in his 80s now and he is still getting tons of young visitors to his grave every day. interesting to think about. thanks, alexander.
@@TheGraveyardChannel great Point Steve!
Great video Steve. I was there back in 1983 it was amazing it wasn't commercialized like it is today been many times since there again last August for Elvis week even tho its 100% more commercialized it's still amazing to see. Its definitely a must see for any Elvis fan.
you're lucky you've had both experiences there. i agree, it a definite must see. thanks for sharing, johnny!
Your welcome my friend. I was only 16 in 83 i came to America from England on a 2 week vacation with my family though we visited Boston new york and Washington dc and we loved seeing them cities but knowing my dad promised we would visit Graceland that was my highlight of the trip because ive always loved Elvis's music. thanks again Steve for taking the time to do these brilliant videos for everyone to see.
Thank you for informing us of the cost to visit Graceland. I'm sure Elvis never knew he would be making more money dead than alive! This was a very informative video with many beautiful and interesting scenes. Continued safe travels.
it is pretty interesting how some people become even more popular after death. life and death are equally strange. thanks, pc!
Loved your video of Graceland, Steve. Always been an Elvis fan and I have one of my cats named Elvis.
how cool. best name ever. thanks, dawn!
Thank you for the visit to Graceland.
Great Video Steve and Excellent Pictures. Thank You.
I’m so glad you made it to Memphis! I have missed watching.
Memphis was my favorite city in Tennessee.
Beautiful video Steve. Thanks! We drove through Memphis once when I was 12 years old , Elvis was still living there. Maybe we should’ve stopped in. ...? It’s funny you mention Chubby Checker. We saw him once at Disneyland performing. He was really great.
i bet Memphis has changed a lot since then :-) I think the first record I ever bought was chubby checker's "the twist". so cool to see that he's still performing. thanks, fts!
Great Video! Thanks!😃👍✌
thanks, janice!
I’ve never been to Graceland but want to go. Surprised at how not large the mansion is. I saw the wings on each end but the main house is not really that large. The kitchen may have been state-of-the-art in the 70’s but nothing special compared to most new homes today. Surprised at its size. The indoor “shooting range” is cool. Very good video Steve as always.
I hadn't even noticed the size, but you're right. it's definitely not a cold mega mansion. it feels like a real, lived in home. I was surprised at how dark the rooms are. some people like the cave-like feel. thanks, james!
I was their a long time ago it's awesome 👍
Loved this video!!!!!! Happy trails!
Great video! We all loved the Jungle Room! 🐵
I visited Graceland back in the early 80s. The entire tour was about $25.00 and it included his gold record room, his performing clothes (jumpsuits) room, the garage with his massive car collection, his gun collection, and so much more. There was no photography inside the house at all. Anywhere outside was ok. Yes, he had horses then too and beautifully maintained pastures. If I remember correctly, the upstairs of the house was not accessible as the tour guide told us Priscilla Presley still lived there and she was the Estate Manager of Graceland. It was a great tour and there were hundreds of people on the tour. The gift shop was much smaller and I don't recall any restaurants then. It's sad Elvis died so tragically and he did serve a few years in the Army after being drafted. By the way, They told us Elvis was a Deputy Sheriff in the Memphis Sheriff's office. You did a great job with your video and narration. Thanks.
thanks for sharing that with us, bertram. it's really neat to hear how it was back then.
Big Elvis fan so thanks for your video because that’s as close to Graceland as I’ll get.
glad you enjoyed it. it was really fun being there and worth the wait. thanks, joseph!
Thank you very much Steve!! Can cross this off my bucket.list. Don't think l'll be able to.afford that. I am anxiously waiting for the Midwest tours. I live in beautiful Minnesota. (Land of 10,000 Lakes) Enjoy your videos alot.💕🙏✝️🇺🇸🇺🇸 Safe travels.
Nice vlog thanks Steve
omg i see this place three times a day, because i live in memphis.
memphis was my favorite stop on my road trip this past summer. thanks for sharing with us, travion.
Looking forward to watching this later tonite Steve!
So glad you was able to visit Graceland! Now my friend, if I had told you all that you was in for visiting Graceland, then it wouldn't have been much of a surprise! Tour prices haven't gone up that much since the last time I visited.
I am doing a little better each day and seem to be getting stronger too, so that's a plus. I am still very sorry that we was able to meet up during your time here in Tulsa, but it just wasn't meant to be and I glad that you didn't come to the hospital while I was there, but glad you made it to one of the cemeteries anyway on your own.
Take care my friend and thanks for the memory lane at Graceland.
thanks for not spoiling the surprises, les! they were fun surprises :-)
Thank You Steve for sharing some of the history and pictures & vlog very interesting 🌹
Excellent video Steve! I visited Graceland in 1989! The tours were much smaller and organized much differently from today! Elvis is such an icon in our culture! Great job my friend!😁👍👑
seems like its really grown over the years. I was beginning to think I would be the last person to visit :-) it was worth the wait, though. thanks, bill!
Hi Steve! Long time subscriber. You do things old school!! Love it.! Thanks 🤗
lol, I am definitely old school :-) thanks, KF!
Wow.... that was soooo interesting! I have never been to Graceland and had no idea it was so beautiful (except for that jungle room.....what was he thinking?) I always thought it was just the house. I had no idea that he had so much land with it. And I was really surprised by the grave sites, mostly the location and how it was laid out. Disappointed at the “amusement park” atmosphere. I almost fell off my chair when I saw the price on the brownie. Lol. Another great video! Thanks Steve 🙂
lol, I know, it was full of surprises. glad to know i'm not the only one who hadn't been to graceland. the visit was worth every penny! thanks, sue!
Yeah! I was looking forward to this! I will be there in August for Elvis Week....can’t wait! TFS
wow, I bet it will really be crowded then, but fun! I had a great day there. let us know in the comments here, how it was. thanks, kandyce!
Steve's Trips Down Memory Lane will do! So glad I booked my hotel room a couple months ago. Thanks for the price info too
you were smart. i'm sure all the hotels will be booked and will raise there prices. have fun!
Oh my goodness____Graceland!!!!
Once again...awesome. Love your channel.
thanks, doc!
i got to see Graceland when i went with our seniors years ago. i enjoyed it, not a big fan but
was good to see how he lived,
Thank you so much Steve for visiting the mansion at Graceland. Thanks for sharing a video of these incredible places around the mansion. I would really love to get enough money together and get my chance to get to Memphis and visit the mansion and gift shops , The Lisa Marie airplane. Many other ares of the property. I am so afraid that I won't get my chance. We were supposed to go this may, but that plan fell thru due to lack of enough cash and work hours were cut back from my husband's job. I just pray that the Lord has it in his plan to let me visit at least once before I get too old . Well thanks again for sharing . Have a blessed night Steve. And God bless you.. ☺😇
traveling has definitely gotten very expensive. i hope you are able to visit some day too. positive thoughts. thanks, donna!
Oh wow welcome to my home state Tennessee
I loved Memphis. it was my favorite part of Tennessee. thanks, linda!
Steve's Trips Down Memory Lane yw one thing I live here never been there in my life I lived in Los Angeles before my mother passed when I was 12 yrs old state California sent me Foster homes til they found my father which he lived in tn I been here since 1988 but lived in Los Angeles from 1975 to 1988 which all my family live in Los Angeles but glad u enjoyed ur time here in Tennessee love all ur videos ❤️
I was @ Graceland March of 1995. 26 years ago Next week. It was St. Patrick's Day weekend of 1995. I was awesome
Thank you Steve. Really interesting video. I have never looked at pictures of Graceland before watching your video. Love the outdoor areas...especially stables. And the front entrance...has a very peaceful feeling. Glad traffic from street isn't audible. Interesting personal fact...my name is Lisa Marie and I was born a few months before Lisa Marie Presley. Many times during my childhood, people would ask me if my parents were Elvis fans.😊
guess elvis was a fan of your parents :-) the horses were the best surprise. someone else said that elvis' favorite horse is also buried on the property. thanks for sharing, lisa marie :-)