That clip of That's When Your Heartaches Begin live in Vancouver is pure gold. He was so good. He mentions this show during the press interview he gave before his 1970 concert at the Astrodome in Houston. He didn't forget Vancouver.
This is great. The same thing happened on a smaller scale when I saw him at the stadium in Jacksonville Florida around 1955. I saw him in 56 at Florida theater, and 1972 and 1977 in Alabama.
I recall we lived on William St; quite close to Empire Stadium. One day I could hear all these girls screaming and I asked my Mother what this was......she said it's some Elvis guy........I was so young, but never forgot this!
Great vid! Man, it would have been cool to have been around back then to see all of that. Elvis was the total package - he could sing, dance, act, charismatic and handsome - he will always be the King of Rock n' Roll!
That was interesting. I was the ‘Themes For Teens’ rep. For Vincent Massey Jr. High& later...Lester Pearson Sr. High...when Red had the show at ‘JR’ & then WX. I was also the President of the Red Robinson Chapter of The Elvis Presley Fan Club. So as such..was supposed to meet Elvis in the Lions dressing rooms. But..Red said I didn’t need any ID. So when I presented myself at the team door, the cop wouldn’t let me in. So I ended up on the roof of the baseball dugout. From there I witnessed the fans avalanching down the stands and rushing the stage. I had just turned 15 on the 21st. I heard 2...that’s right 2 songs...then ‘zoned out’. I kept thinking “I can’t believe he is really here. When the fans rushed...I was terrified for Elvis’s life and my hands flew to my face. It was wet and tears were streaming off my chin. I have no recollection of getting off the roof or much else until the next evening. But my friend from Victoria had come over with 2 friends, and we stayed at the Georgia Hotel overnight. I had wanted to give the Red Robinson Chapter .. pink charter back to Red, but my husband had it thrown out. It would have been quite the collectors item. Anyway...we have the footage of the interview, etc. Didn’t see the barricades and cops arm to arm...they were there...all around the stands. We were saying to each other...why this? Oh...that’s why.♥️
Hey Jean...GREAT video as usual. I had a chance to spend the better part of a day with Red Robinson a few years ago when our Beatles memorabilia exhibit open at the PNE in Vancouver. Picking his brain was a blast! Asking about working with The Beatles...Elvis...Buddy Holly...Ricky Nelson...etc. Red knew them all. Again....great videos ! Thanks...and keep up the good work!
Backstage Vancouver by Red Robinson is available here: www.amazon.ca/Backstage-Vancouver-Century-Entertainment-Legends/dp/1550173340/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=backstage+vancouver+red+robinson&qid=1573269207&sr=8-1
Wait, we rioted over Elvis? You don't say. At least we rioted over something positive, instead of a hockey playoff loss. LOL. We are passionate people here.
thats cause us canadians got rock soul and music was a realmust back thenlol!not so much the people but the way they set up the stage that was the problem
very interesting story about Elvis visit to Vancouver ! thank you
That clip of That's When Your Heartaches Begin live in Vancouver is pure gold. He was so good. He mentions this show during the press interview he gave before his 1970 concert at the Astrodome in Houston. He didn't forget Vancouver.
I was looking for this! Thank you. 😀🙂
This is great. The same thing happened on a smaller scale when I saw him at the stadium in Jacksonville Florida around 1955. I saw him in 56 at Florida theater, and 1972 and 1977 in Alabama.
A great 👍🏽 piece of Vancouver history! Thanks 🙏 for sharing.
88hyperman thank you kindly my friend. 🙂
Excellent report.
Thank you Stephen. 🎶
This is simply great!
Russell Gay thank you kindly Russell. 🙂👍
Yes...I was there...fantastic.
Thank you for watching Lynn. 👍👍
He told me so many stories of Elvis
Thanks Jean for this. My dad was at this concert he has told me many stories. He was only 18, he is 82 now. Too bad it didnt last very long.
Incredible my friend. My best wishes to your dad. 🎤🎶
I recall we lived on William St; quite close to Empire Stadium. One day I could hear all these girls screaming and I asked my Mother what this was......she said it's some Elvis guy........I was so young, but never forgot this!
My mom was at that concert
Great vid! Man, it would have been cool to have been around back then to see all of that. Elvis was the total package - he could sing, dance, act, charismatic and handsome - he will always be the King of Rock n' Roll!
Goes To 11 well said. I agree. Thank you kindly.
@@jcvancouver my pleasure, thank you! 😎👌
Thanks for sharing
Watching you videos I have learned so much about my adopted home I've live here for 43yrs I'm originally from the UK thank you.
Melanie K thank you Melanie. 🙂
Red robinson is a good friend of my late father
Ese hotel es una reliquia por que estuvieron famosos cantantes como Bill Haley y incomparable y único Elvis Presley 🇨🇱🇺🇸🎸💖😘
Gracias por mirar a mi amiga.
Love your videos!
brentonius thank you kindly my friend. 👍
That was interesting. I was the ‘Themes For Teens’ rep. For Vincent Massey Jr. High& later...Lester Pearson Sr. High...when Red had the show at ‘JR’ & then WX. I was also the President of the Red Robinson Chapter of The Elvis Presley Fan Club. So as such..was supposed to meet Elvis in the Lions dressing rooms. But..Red said I didn’t need any ID. So when I presented myself at the team door, the cop wouldn’t let me in. So I ended up on the roof of the baseball dugout. From there I witnessed the fans avalanching down the stands and rushing the stage. I had just turned 15 on the 21st. I heard 2...that’s right 2 songs...then ‘zoned out’. I kept thinking “I can’t believe he is really here. When the fans rushed...I was terrified for Elvis’s life and my hands flew to my face. It was wet and tears were streaming off my chin. I have no recollection of getting off the roof or much else until the next evening. But my friend from Victoria had come over with 2 friends, and we stayed at the Georgia Hotel overnight. I had wanted to give the Red Robinson Chapter .. pink charter back to Red, but my husband had it thrown out. It would have been quite the collectors item. Anyway...we have the footage of the interview, etc. Didn’t see the barricades and cops arm to arm...they were there...all around the stands. We were saying to each other...why this? Oh...that’s why.♥️
That is amazing Lynn. I can’t believe how disappointing it must have been not to get in the dressing room. Wow. 🙂
Hey Jean...GREAT video as usual. I had a chance to spend the better part of a day with Red Robinson a few years ago when our Beatles memorabilia exhibit open at the PNE in Vancouver. Picking his brain was a blast!
Asking about working with The Beatles...Elvis...Buddy Holly...Ricky Nelson...etc. Red knew them all. Again....great videos ! Thanks...and keep up the good work!
Jim Cushman incredible Jim. Thank you kindly. 👍👍
@@jcvancouver Thank you sir. Keep 'em coming!!!
Great Vlog the stories are so interesting. Sad he had to end the concert abruptly.
Debbie Clark thanks for watching Debbie. ❤️👏🐶
scotty moore mentioned this concert as well as being scary lol
Thank you for watching my friend. I visit Scotty’s grave in a different vlog. Loved that guy. 🎸
Backstage Vancouver by Red Robinson is available here: www.amazon.ca/Backstage-Vancouver-Century-Entertainment-Legends/dp/1550173340/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=backstage+vancouver+red+robinson&qid=1573269207&sr=8-1
Did Elvis have more fans there than anywhere else?
Red Robinson was my cousin. He was so cool.
It would be awesome if you did a video about kerrisdsle arena and all the shows that were there. I wish they’d still have live shows at the arena.
Good idea my friend. I will see what I can do. Thanks for watching.
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Wait, we rioted over Elvis? You don't say. At least we rioted over something positive, instead of a hockey playoff loss. LOL. We are passionate people here.
Good call Chris. 🇨🇦👍🎤🎶 🥅
thats cause us canadians got rock soul and music was a realmust back thenlol!not so much the people but the way they set up the stage that was the problem
CKNW. 980kHz. 50kW. Empire Stadium was obviously a bad venue for a show. Later, the Beatles broke off their show over security concerns.
MrShobar thank you for watching my friend. 👍