Wayne Newton Interview About Elvis
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- In This TNN interview, Wayne Newtons talks about a song he wrote called The Letter which is based on a letter Elvis wrote while in Vegas but trashed. A maid recovered it and it was auctioned some years back. Let Wayne tell you the rest of the story.
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When it comes to show business and entertainment No one can ever tarnish Elvis, he was pure gold, and gold does not tarnish.
Some sure tried though. Shame on them
He was human and NO human is perfect. There is only one King and that is GOD.
One person has spent 47 years tarnishing Elvis. And her name ceased to be Presley over 50 years ago.
@@theapavlou3030that has to be Priscilla 😂
We love you Wayne! Thanks for being one of the few honest voices for Elvis.
Agree👌
Elvis took drugs, Elvis as a 21yo adult fell in love with a 14yo child ,Elvis slept with tons of every young girls in the 50s & young women in the 60s & 70s
What is Wayne doing nowadays?
Few honest voices? Good grief.
Good for you Wayne. Standing up for your friend. Class act.
Yeah, that’s a real friend.
In the military, it's called.... Honor.
@@razoreyes45k Honor is correct!
I AGREE TOTALLY A CLASS ACT INDEED 👌💕
This is heart wrenchingly sad and beautiful at the same time. I am thankful that Elvis had a friend in Wayne. 🤍
Well said. Agreed
Wow! Wayne Newton complimenting Elvis Presley in such sincere tones!
Loyalty is indeed a rare commodity these days. God Bless you , Wayne. You're a class act--- always were.
I RESPECT WAYNE NEWTON MORE NOW THAN I EVER DID BEFORE. BLESS YOU MR LAS VEGAS. THANK U 4 THAT BEAUTIFUL INTERVIEW.
Yes, that was an amazing interview
Wayne Newton was a Great Performer also
I Love Wayne Newton and Elvis Presley BOTH were so HANDSOME
They both were blessed with Looks and Talent 👌😊❤
I think Elvis and Wayne were such good friends because they were so alike. Both were gentlemen from the south who became mega stars in Vegas. Both humble guys who respected people.
Agree👌
I just heard it for the first time 5 minutes ago. I balled crying. It touched the core of my soul. Thank you Wayne Newton ....thank you fro bringing Elvis' broken heart through his own words. Wayne Newton could've taken the credit yet he gave credit to Elvis. Bless you again Wayne Newton...You are a class act. I'm still crying over the song. It truly effected my soul.
affected.
@@jasonkellogg388 I'm not from the US.
@@A358M No problem, I'm just teaching, that's all. "Affect" and "affected" are action verbs. "Effect" is a noun. Examples: Verb usage: The complete moronic refusal to wear masks on the part of the idiotic Trump supporters severely affected the health of hundreds of thousands of Americans. Noun usage: Trump's presidency had a severely devastating negative effect on the United States of America and his refusal to effectively warn the country about the virus and take the appropriate measures to protect them against it, Trump has committed mass genocide against the American people, all for the purpose of trying to avoid hurting his reelection chances if the protective measures slowed t the economy.
@@jasonkellogg388 My 33 year old cousin was buried this afternoon at 1:00, European time.He went to ER with pneumonia, went into cardiac arrest and died. Healthy, fit,non smoker or drugs. Wear masks!
@@jasonkellogg388 thank you 🙂
Thank you for your kind words about Elvis. He was truly a wonderful human being and a magnificent man.
Finally someone that refused to read books about him for the same reasons I have wasn't blessed enough to see Elvis alive but did see Wayne and feel even more blessed to having seen this interview,,,thank to who ever put it together.
I've never been a Wayne Newton fan, but the more I learn about him and the more I hear him talk, I think he is a very likeable guy.
Must say that I was equally indifferent about him ...until I saw him perform live in Las Vegas. He did one of the most entertaining shows that I've ever seen
I have only heard wonderful things about Wayne Newton from people that have met him.
Same for me, I didnt care for Wayne newton, then got free tickets to his show and I was very impressed. The stage loves Wayne Newton and Wayne convinced me that he was there for the audience. He had to be one of the hardest working guys in Show businesss and I think it was for the crowds.
Wayne Newton is a sincere, trusting person.
Elvis knew that and had a real friend.
Elvis had few people he could really talk to.
Thank God for Wayne.
GENERAL DISARRAY'S BOSS 83 who are you??
I admire and respect Wayne Newton for not reading the "tell all" books about Elvis by the people around him who took advantage.
I totally agree with you
Yes me too, a real classy man. 😊
They did, because Elvis was a deeply religious country man that lost his mother and his best friend. And as with many people.When the see $ that's all they know.
Elvis used them he wanted them around because he couldn't make friends but tell me this how do you excuse a famous 21yo man falling in love with a 14yo child?
@@James-sf9fv Not really that big a deal....The age of consent in France is 15.
Mr. New Vegas himself staying true to the King! Class act.
Yes, I AGREE
Yes, Thank you Wayne for looking after Elvis, your good friend!
Thank you Wayne for being a sincere and good friend to Elvis. Thank you for being who you are.
Wow, what a great person Wayne Newton is, my respects to him and Elvis, love them both.
This is the best, most sincere interview I've seen about Elvis. Thank goodness there is at least ONE person with integrity.
all outside appearances, seemingly so.. 'did we like being married' I dunno if Elvis would tell Wayne this to ust another singer, I don't care for Newton.
Rowwdy Colt ten walking horse
He elvis died why no usa flag on casket. ?
I'm not even sure if Newton met him but I'm 100% certain that Elvis said "good evening I'm Wayne Newton, I have the Wayne Newton haircut" at his show in June 1976
ASS-U-ME ??
Wayne Newton is also an AMAZING
Performer! He is Handsome, Humble, kind, talented and a special
Human being. He is just like his friend Elvis.
I always love and respected Wayne Newton, what a loving gracious man. Thank you for sharing this tender event.
What a classy man and he's loyal to his friend Elvis and I respect that about him.
This is the most sincere I've ever heard Wayne Newton. Good interview.
Ha...! A true showman...?!?
Agree 100%
In the end Elvis found it impossible to live up to his own public image. But check out his last recorded concert, his golden voice never left him. RIP King
I was at his concert on Oct 1976. His voice was just as fine, great as it ever was. He gave a perfect performance. All he needed was a mike, a guitar or two, and an amp. GLORY!!!
@@elisabethvalade9866 lucky. I was a young teen when he passed. My mom never really took us anywhere, and I remember thinking, now I’m never going to get to see Elvis in person. I was so sad.
@@kathy-t5q Understand. Am SOOOOO GLAD I got to see him when I did!! I never thot about all the young girls such as you, who would never get to see him on their own dime, when they grew up. You just wldn't believe the VOCALS he had!!! Or just how I credibly HANDSOME he was.🎵🌟‼️ Regards.
Thank you Wayne for keeping it REAL
I saw Wayne Newton when I was 13. Am now 72 and have yet to find an entertainer as good as Wayne, the man could play multiple instruments, sing, tell jokes etc and he really tried to please the audience. I tell this to people and they don't understand, but I really enjoyed that show. He was with his brother, the show was at the Fontenbleu in Miami
Absolutely Wayne was A SUPERB artist in his own right !!...*. I saw him in Reno, in 97' and HE PUT ON A NON-STOP 2 HOUR SHOW !! ..as you say , he GET'S DOWN on MULTIPLE INSTRUMENTS !! Brass player, the fiddle he really was awesome on that like Charlie Daniels !! Piano A+ ..Just all around HOF LIVE performer in my eyes !! A " Big Cat " too !! ( 6'5 /245 lbs. and in shape in 1997 !! we were right in the front row !) * You can tell he LOVED "E "
One more phone call from a friend
Just to say how hard it’s been
How their hopes and dreams have scattered
With the wind
They don’t see that I’m there too
How it breaks my heart in two
Just to make it through this night’s all I can do
Help me Lord
I need the sun to drive away
The shadows in my mind
Help me Lord
I need someone to guide me
When the path is hard to find
Even though the crowd surrounds me
I’m still standing all alone
When I know I can’t go on
Help me Lord
As I awake again today
And my pain won’t go away
And the face I have to wear
Shows a smile
Now my nights are so alone
I just wish I could go home
I don’t know if I can make it another mile
Help me Lord
I need the sun to drive away
The shadows in my mind
Please help me Lord
I need someone to guide me
When the path is hard to find
Even though the crowd surrounds me
I’m still standing all alone
When I know I can’t go on
Help me Lord
I feel so alone sometimes
The night is quiet for me
I’d love to be able to sleep
I am glad that everyone is gone now
I’ll probably not rest tonight
I have no need for all of this
Help me Lord
Help me Lord
I need the sun to drive away
The shadows in my mind
Please help me Lord
I need someone to guide me
When the path is hard to find
Even though the crowd surrounds me
God I am so all alone
When I know I can’t go on
Help me Lord
Won’t you come and take me home
Help me Lord
Was around Wayne in Branson. My family owned a painting company and painted his place down there. My brother said that every day Wayne would come out in sweat pants, grab his mail and sit there and talk to them.My brother said that he was so down to earth and you would never guess he was going to perform in front of 1,000 people four hours later that night.
Yes, Wayne Newton was down to earth and a nice guy
Just like Elvis
Oh my Goodness
Both Charming gentlemen
Women Love that about men.
They remained humble. People are people. They didn't forget their roots.
I passed him in an employee hallway at the casino that I use to work. He came around a corner and said the best hello ever looking me in the eye as we passed eachother. Such a sweet man.
Wayne says at 2:55 sec "i think that he was interested in what the world thought of him, uh, which is why he became so very unhappy toward the end"
What a tragic end for such a wonderfully gifted man, thank you Wayne, for sharing your personal observation.
I met Wayne one night on Vegas when I was working late at the airport and he showed up to pick up his luggage driving a 56 Chevy pickup. He stood outside with me and a couple of others and bs'd for half an hour. a class act.
I saw Wayne Newton perform at the Santa Clara Fair in about 1968 with my dad. Daddy loved his voice, and so do I. I'm glad for a voice of reason in all this Elvis remembering. Very classy!
Great interview. Thank you for being a loyal friend of Elvis Presley. I know you both shared many great times together. You showed such respect and sincerity when talking about your friendship with Elvis.
When it all comes to who Elvis was he was always that simple, respectful, loving boy from Tupelo who because of a God given talent matched by no one else and charisma like no other it created for him a living cage. From all the interviews I’ve seen by people who were close to him they all talked about how wonderful a person he was. And that I believe to be true. I truly feel bad for him and feel a love for the beautiful person that he was... miss that guy..
Wayne respect for your friend Elvis is the greatest gift you could ever have given him. Love you both.
Wayne Newton is such an intelligent gentleman Elvis knew he could talk to Wayne Newton
Agree👌
Wayne is so cool on so many levels. I'm sure Elvis counted himself lucky to call him friend.
Thank you for sharing and I adore Wayne Newton seen him live at least 5 rows from stage and just loved him and Elvis loved him too seen all of his movies growing up and my mom had blue suede shoes so do I need to say anything else my dad had coal black hair and combed it like Elvis and put his cigarette pack in the sleeve of his t shirt yes I had a lot of exposure to Elvis and Wayne Newton I truly miss Elvis but I feel his legacy should live on Elvis contributions to rock and roll music are astronomical god bless all
Sincere friend...Elvis needed more of those ....he gave so much...interview touches the heart..elvis lives in my heart
I have a great respect for Wayne Newton as the man that he is loyal & honest
The letter said this:
I feel so alone sometimes
The night is quiet for me
I'd love to be able to sleep
I am glad that everyone is gone now
I'll probably not rest tonight
I have no need for all of this
Help me Lord
And your point is? Wayne newton recited what Elvis wrote on the letter why do you have to reiterate it?
@@1998gst4611 ... he's just giving us the complete exact words that Elvis wrote out ... I'm very glad he did, I appreciate it @scott917, 💜 thank you ... (Wayne was paraphrasing and did not recite all the words) ...
Why did someone say ( in a comment) that Wayne and Elvis were never friends??
🙏
Rest in peace Elvis
@@debbieminton9589
Agree 👌
Wayne Newton is a great entertainer and he was a good friend to The King.
I am 66 and when i was little, my mother used to say "poor ole Elvis" i never knew what she meant by that but I do now. she died in 75
Your Mom had wisdom to see that
And she passed in 75
And Elvis passed in 77
Wow, that is something else that she knew that about Elvis
My Grandfather used to say the same about Marilyn Monroe. Now I understand.
Wayne is a class act
This was a great interview. I really do like Wayne Newton. But you know, I cant help but feel so sad for Elvis. Even those few private words he scribbled down on a piece of paper and then threw away were not private. They were retrieved from the trash and auctioned off at Southerby’s . Then bought by a friend who wrote a song and named an album after it. That just seems so very sad to me. ❤️
Wayne Newton, thanks for sharing the backstory of your song 🎶🎶 ... and thanks for your love of Elvis ... you are a good person and great entertainer and singer ... I saw you perform once here in Roanoke, VA (the town where you spent many of your young years, learning your musical craft) ... it was 2007 when I saw you, the same time you were on Dancing With The Stars 💃🕺 (you even had your dance partner Cheryl Burke with you) ... and the show was great ... as I said, you are quite the entertainer !! and this was a good interview ... 💜💜
With his fame and fortune, Elvis painted himself into a corner...called loneliness. Such talent, such sadness.
s. smith. i think elvis did paint himself into a corner and col parker helped him stay there. elvis wanted to be a good actor, an actor with some really good parts. parker wouldn't do that because elvis would then be hard to control and parker was about control. elvis was an adult and he could have overruled parker but never did. he let parker run him around by the nose. also elvis losing his mom so young was also a blow that he never recovered from. one thing for sure mama presley would not have let elvis do drugs..
@@denisjl100 spotted on... that drugs Elvis took altered not only his personality but also his lifestyle: reclusive.. drugs did that to any body like A friend of misery.. Elvis never knew A life without drugs - he introduced to it during the Army and took it to another level to help coping with his everything: sleeping, waking up, losing weights, and to performed on stage, .. it really is tragic how the life Elvis lead,because behind all that he was an amazing person, his generosity was out of the ordinary & to this day after his passing still bring such joy to millions of his devoted fans .
@@dessy844 to this day i miss elvis presley. his music along with rhythm an blues gave my generation it's music and culture. i'm 75 and still listen to his music ( spotify and sirius). i listen to other music but sooner or later i'm back to 50's rock and roll.
Mr. Newton - you are gentleman, sir. Thank you.
Mr Newton gives a genuine and sincere interview here, good chat.
I am a Las Vegan live & raised our family here. To say that Wayne Newton is a stand up guy will be an understatement, he is a man's man. In my opinion amongst the top 5 all around male entertainers this country has ever produced.
😭😭😭 Elvis had such a beautiful soul, cleansed by Jesus!!!💖💖💖💯
Mr. Newton, you’re a real class act, sir!
Thank you Wayne for being Elvis good friend
LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING MY FAMILY MET WAYNE HE IS A AWESOME SPECIAL AND SINCERE PERSON AND TAKE THE TIME TO SIT DOWN AND TALK TO YOU.
I can see why you and Elvis were friends you seem like a genuine person. And Elvis liked honesty. You both were big stars and I don’t see any jealousy or snide remarks.here. Every body should have a friend like that. I know you miss him just like the rest of us do.
awww nice to hear sincerity from Wayn e......just awful that E was so sad and depressed at the end-if he only knew how much he is missed!!! xo
One of the hardest working men in show business.
Amazing..in the end... As the golden age of those entertainers winds down...it is Mr.Newton that still stands...... Salute to you sir.
Wayne Newton and Elvis were gentlemen through and through and I'm sure Elvis felt real friendship in Wayne because Mr. Newton needed nothing from Elvis. They just don't make them like this anymore. It's an all about me world now and people only care what they can get and not what they can give.
There is a lot of people that do only care about themselves but there the ones that miss out those who do care about others get such back lot back in return in many different. Ways, Elvis knew this he loved to help people and see there happiness that's one big reward sad there's not more people like this thou
ABSOLUTELY A BEAUTIFUL SOUL & SUPER GOOD FRIEND TO ELVIS AND TO HONOR HIS LETTER AND TURN INTO A SONG 🙌🏼🤝🙏🏼
Wayne Newton=class....I loved Elvis makes me sad hearing how lonely he was...but he's in heaven now...much better place
i thank wayne for buying thre letter and honering elvis i miss him so much
Hi Claudia
Mr Newton has always been a stand up guy. Glad to see this interview.
Now that is what a friend is all about!
Wayne newton is loyal and Elvis and him.were good friends and I had the honor to meet the both of them love
donnamfrom vegas❤❤❤❤❤❤
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I was hanging around the studio while all of this was developing and the song was recorded, it was amazing to witness.
That makes me me sad, i was only 12 when died and i made sure my kids knowed him , he had our heart from the start. I'll always love you and your biggest fans was my mom and dad, they had all the records and cheesy movies .we love ya , i even dreamed about ya.
@Rick O'Shea ... judge people much ?? 🤔 ... that's just being mean 😕 ...
Hi Lisa
I think believing to know a celebrity well, based on a few interviews, is a bit silly but I have to say Wayne Newton always impresses me because he appears to have some level of honor and integrity. That is on display here.
That's nice of way Newton
I always felt sorry for Elvis. He was so alone. I mean he had his Memphis mafia around him all the time. But no one really knew what he was going through. He had to go through it alone. Whereas the Beatles they all had each other to share their experience.
Thank. You. Wayne. For. Staying. Loyal. To. Elvis. He. Deserved. That. He. Was. Loyal. Too. Two. Wonderful. Performers.
Thank you for posting a fantastic interview realy enjoyed the frankness of one friend to the greatest performer that ever lived . thanks form Mal. from Aussie Land .
I've known Wayne personally since 1981 he is a great person I have this on vhs
I'm sure Wayne honestly felt he was friends with Elvis as did a lot of Celebrities,such as Tom Jones ect.,,,truth is, I feel, is that ,very many people felt that they were great friends with him too. Elvis had that warmth and charm that when he talked to you,he made you feel like your the most important person in the room,Man or women! a lot of credit ,I believe should go towards his upbringing,his Momma was on to him at an early age ,to be polite and respectful with whomever your with ,another reason is because of his very humble childhood,he never looked down on people,that is not an easy feet when your famous and loved and adored the world over,,Elvis was a great performer but his personality was iconic!
I think the same.
I think Wayne Newton was an awesome French Elvis and he cherishes their friendship he didn't want people to talk bad about on he's watching what he says and tell him tell him what a great guy Elvis was and that's a friend thank you Wayne Newton and thank you for the letter❤❤
Commendable for paraphrasing while respecting the contents of the letter. Wrote a song around the letter NOT about it, shows character, thank you
There is a tv show with Wayne Newton- can’t remember if it was “The Haunting Of” but Newton talks about how Elvis appeared to him after his death, when he was performing in Vegas. Seems like Elvis’s message was for Newton to slow down, appreciate and live for those he loved; not to get so wrapped up in the business, etc. It was a fascinating story and I believe it. I think Wayne Newton has an extra sense of vision and mysticism about him- a kind of spiritual gift. His voice is certainly a gift, as was Elvis’s.
Very nice video. Wayne is a classy guy, and long live the King!
Wayne Newton is very well spoken.
+psychkoala That was a great interview!!!!!
To elate himself, is my suspicion.
SUPER ENTERTAINER in HIS OWN RIGHT too !!
Very well spoken...! But, a story teller, to be sure...?!?
Wayne Newton is a beautiful human being with a very deep soul. Elvis was very fortunate to have Wayne as a friend.
WAYNE YOU SPOKE VERY NICELY ABOUT YOU & ELVIS
I would watch Wayne Newton on the televison years ago as he sang his heart out. His brother lived in Fayetteville, Tn for years he owned a radio station nearby. His large home was auctioned off last year.
Thank You Wayne, you are so incredible! As you are too! How lucky you were to have known him, and loved him as your friend!
I respect you. Your a great human being! Love you and Elvis! ❤️🙏🐬
Wayne Newton & ELVIS 🕺 were very good friends and he has a huge memorabilia of ELVIS 's most important pieces and he lends them to ELVIS shows like at The London Gallery of priceless artefacts of the KING 👑 RIP LEGEND
Long Live the music 🎶
I have always liked Wayne Newton. And looks like he was a good friend to Elvis. God bless him. But unfortunately life took its toll on Elvis and his heart gave out.
Gentleman, talented & classy! 😍
He is a total goofball, but really spoke graciously and very fondly of the King. A stand up guy.
Really miss TNN, great music and family friendly programs.
From this brief interview, Wayne Newton displays a sincerity and yet a fine degree of discretion and honesty about Elvis. A kind, caring and intelligent character in Wayne, I believe anyone would love to have.
Great interview. Thoughtful questions and equally thoughtful answers by Mr Newton.
Very interesting interview. Thanks for posting it.
Elvis beautiful inside and out. I like Wayne very much also
Wayne is such a wonderful person and his friendship with Elvis was touching
Wayne always a class act. I wish I had a billionth of it.
tcb wayne! total respect
Very insightful, thank you Wayne .
I’ve never heard any big star say anything negative about Elvis. Saw the king in Hawaii 73. Was also broadcast around the world via satellite. Before Elvis there was nothing. John Lennon
🌴😎🌈Aloha 🤙🏼
Well said Wayne
Wayne and Ann two real friends of Elvis
Yes, Wayne Newton is a class act
Absolutely 👌😊
So sad, glad you were there for him !!!!
Great interview-wish it went longer
+Tom Cox INTERVIEWS involving ELVIS is always great! THAT IS WHAT ALL THOSE USING HIS NAME COUNT ON ~ ELVIS WAS LOVED BY HIS FANS!