EIN: What are your chief memories of the times working on the movies? Believers of this bizarre theory contend that a 55-year-old Presley turned up in the background of the scene where Catherine OHaras character is stuck at the Scranton airport while trying to get home to her son. Was he really as lazy as often portrayed - and can you comment on your quote (in the book Elvis & the Memphis Mafia) that "Vernon always wanted more of everything, except responsibility"! And you place yours on mine. 'I called and said, 'Elvis, what in the world is wrong?' Billy Smith also claims that Elvis underwent two face life procedures, the first one being in 1957, and the second in 1975 just two years before his untimely death on August 16, 1977. He also tried to distance you all from Elvis by making Joe Esposito head foreman. Footage of the service shows pallbearers struggling to lift a 900-pound copper coffin. When Billy was old enough he started working with the Memphis Mafia team. Did Elvis understand? What was that night like for you and why didnt you run a tape recording of it?! From an outsiders view she often appears sad, as she has that particular look in the photos after Elvis became famous. Steinman's original song for Elvis, Total Eclipse of the Dashboard Light, fails to hit the top 100. Some Elvis Presley fans may find the animated series an insult to the King of Rock and Roll, while many others could find it very interesting. Elvis made the rules and decisions when it came to me, and most of the other guys. That is disrespectful to Elvis., Lisa Marie Presleys Late Son Benjamin Keough Officially Laid To Rest At Graceland With Elvis, 75-Year-Old Don McLean Opens Up About Dating A 27-Year-Old. It was a good meeting. There were a lot of lonely days and nights until Jo started to travel with us. Billy Smith, Elvis' first cousin is recovering from a heart attack. Interestingly, Elvis' cousin and Memphis Mafia member Billy Smith has revealed how The King once told him how he could swap places with a lookalike. Elvis' version of Jennifer Holliday's And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going becomes an adult-contemporary chart-topper. Billy: Yes, Billy Mann was the one who took the picture in the coffin. What was his relationship like with Elvis? EIN: After Elvis fall & concussion before Clambake, The Colonel demanded that Elvis burn all his spiritual books. Nor I him. Elvis was still alive on June 18, 1990 without a doubt. Billy: We were at Rocca Place at that time. Billy Smith Reveals The Truth Of Elvis's Facelifts - DoYouRemember? Gene died a few years ago. This seems more than a coincidence as back in 1957 he was also involved in an incident involving $1000 bills. 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Additionally, many of them are more than willing to share a little Elvis knowledge with the public. The spooky incident occurred last month at the home of Billy Smith, who is the second cousin of Graceland's iconic inhabitant. "Endorphins, that's where it's at," he says. Speaking on his son Danny Smith's. Now it was a known fact among the guys that Elvis couldn't keep a secret, but if it was really important, he did. Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. 1 and spins off a hit single, Elvis and Michael Jackson's unique duet on Heartbreak Hotel, which weaves together the artists' separate, title-sharing hits. Additionally, some of Elvis' family and friends would live on the property, including his cousin Billy Smith and his family. They have a little trouble finding material at first, since Elvis has already sung most of the great American songbook, but they widen the scope to include more recent standards. New Elvis projects will include Hound dog treats for dogs and a Netflix original series in 2021. In Elvis and the Memphis Mafia it is suggested he was the one who took the "coffin" picture. Billy: He was never fond of working. Real reason Elvis found it so hard to be alone unveiled by close October 2007: The Songbook series having run its course, Davis taps another of his favorite gimmicks: the duets album. "My trainer told me about them it's like getting high from working out.". Why Elvis Presley's Cousins Say He Would've Ditched the Jumpsuits And he loved big orchestras. And was late for work many times. Commenting on Billy being portrayed in the biopic, Jo said: It didnt upset you. I was little, and I was trying to get some bananas out that the man from the fruit stand had thrown away. Uncle Vernon and Daddy looked for jobs and they even wore out the soles of their shoes. Billy: Yes, I was with him on many of the recording sessions. When asked about the stories, Smith revealed he was not too sure about that one. That's the same white house that Elvis and I tore down with the bulldozer to make more room to ride the horses. July 1985: The Colonel had been persuaded, reluctantly, to see the benefits of Elvis' singing on We Are the World, but when Bob Geldof approaches him about Elvis performing at Live Aid, the enigmatic manager tells him, "Sure thing. Certainly, he'd require a young beautiful woman to share his bed and tend to his needs even if nothing sexual occurred. He always had a love for music even at very young age. He said he would see me on his next tour. And his hairline looked like a hairpiece or something was glued on. Smith was also troubled by the smoothness of Presleys typically calloused hands and the sweat on his brow. EIN: I know that you were in Nashville for the Guitar Man sessions with Jerry Reed. He visits President Bush at the White House, presenting Bush with a set of Elvis-logo dumbbells and offering his help in stamping out the nation's crack problem. "It's just a simple word, you see, We will keep you updated with the news you shouldnt miss. Photo above - Junior Smith in New York with Elvis & his date. Billy Smith interview on the Day Elvis Presley Died January 2019 'He said, 'Dee, I'm sick. May 29, 2020 A relative of Elvis Presley claims to have had an eerie experience that he suspects may have been a visit from the ghost of the legendary musician. Elvis and Aunt Gladys had a very quick temper, and I have seen the bad side of both when they were mad or upset. Elvis always took great pride in his hair. So many of the things she did and said as well as the places he went have become iconic. Patrick Lacy, author of the book Elvis Decoded, claims to have debunked this popular and wholly unsubstantiated story by interviewing airport officials and determining that international flights werent available from Memphis in 1977. But Elvis loved movieshe starred in 31and Christmas, so it almost makes sense that he would risk blowing his cover by appearing in the 1990 holiday comedy Home Alone. It was 1958 and Elvis was on leave from the US Army. Several in our group were close to Elvis at one time or the other. Being both family, and also a member of the Memphis Mafia, Billy Smith was probably the closest friend that Elvis ever had. January 1985: Along with most of the day's superstars, Elvis is enlisted to sing a passage on charity mega-single We Are the World. Billy: The pledge came about because we had an incident as kids and were never to talk about it. So when he fell and got concussion, I stayed with him day and night. I remember them cutting pasteboard to put in their shoes to cover the holes. From this day forward, our minds, our souls, I dont care if I never go to Graceland again, Jo said. All our wives were there. They grew up together in Tupelo, Mississippi, and the Smith family joined the Presley's on the move to Memphis in 1948. May 1 (UPI) -- Firefighters in Pennsylvania came to the rescue of a deer spotted stranded in a Montgomery County canal. The Kalamazoo hullabaloo spawned a rash of late-80s Elvis sightings, many of which involved the King doing un-regal things, like pumping gas or buying junk food. He wanted stronger roles. But toxicologists found more than 10 drugs in Presleys system, fueling speculation that polypharmacy played a role in his death. What if Elvis Presley had never left the building? In two separate interviews, Billy Smith and Marty Lacker each spoke of the faking of Elvis' death.once regarding Elvis' plan to do so and once recounting that it was actually done. Click on the topic that interests you to follow it. Elvis had a hard time hiding it if something was bothering him. And, whenever we were able, we always went to see him, especially local. Billy Smith - Interview - Elvis Information Network What follows is a brief history of why some people refuse to let this American icon rest in peace. Travis was reportedly Gladys' favorite brother. As I said, everyone had a job to do. Geldof moves on to the next star on his list. And Elvis trusted him. A great deal of Elvis is alive intrigue centers on August 18, 1977, the day of Presley's funeral. After learning that his mother, Gladys, had died, she said she decided to call Elvis and express her sympathy. About Elvis Presley, Smith said, When Elvis was on stage, somehow he had a way of bringing you into his world. That was also true when he performed in the studio. Round-the-clock demonstrations outside MTV's New York headquarters by Elvis fans, some attired only in multihued headbands and sweatpants, cause MTV to reconsider, and Physical leaps into the top 10. As the years went on, Smith then lived with his wife, Jo, on the same grounds. Is he still alive? He only worked a couple of places before Elvis became famous, unlike Aunt Gladys who had worked at several places before Elvis became famous. Three generations of The Kings family were present, from his ex-wife Priscilla and his only child Lisa Marie to the granddaughters he never met in Riley, Harper and Finley. I fell in head first. However, the best sources for information about Elvis Presley are the people who knew him while he was alive. Billy: Yes, my older brother Bobby died in 1968. Elvis Presley private life: Cousin says Graceland was like living at Very early on I remember once when Elvis pulled me out of a garbage can! Without Elvis, its not home. A lot of Elvis family was not invited to the premiere and I dont knowwho did the invitations Ive got a pretty good idea but I just thought that was really tacky. Elvis tried to see to it that we all worked in his movies. Additionally, some of Elvis family and friends would live on the property, including his cousin Billy Smith and his family. He liked his guys around him. Can you clarify once & for all whether you saw Elvis being obviously racist in anyway? The concert, at Wembley Stadium in May, is a triumph, though marred by hundreds of emergency medical calls to treat elderly fans who had fainted from sheer disbelief that their dream had come true. When he lived at Graceland from 1957 until his death, Presley had an open-door policy with his Memphis Mafia. Severed hand at side of Michigan highway was a rubber fake. Countless fans from around the globe have spent hours digging into the deep lore of the Kings life. 'I could hardly understand him because he was crying,' she said. And maybe some of my grandchildren. Is Elvis Alive? - YouTube USA TODAY contributor Ken Barnes imagines how his career might have continued. Id get dressed, and Id go out to Graceland. I don't agree with some of the tales he tells, but Larry was there for a while. Smith went on to recall how Presley decided to have his nose trimmed down. It wasnt like he constantly had to have somebody, but he preferred it.. Afterwards we both cried like crazy and I'll remember it as long as I live. EIN: Did you ever visit the studios for Elvis recording sessions? Elvis death: The King's pilot I thought Vernon Presley had died, Elvis Presley bodyguard says King'different'person in private, Elvis Presley ALIVE? I know that Elvis loved Colonel, but he also had resentment toward him for holding him back on certain things that he really wanted to do. Supposedly some of his characteristics were due to Cherokee Indian being in your side of the family. In 1988, a woman named Louise Welling from nearby Vicksburg claimed she had seen Presley standing in line at the local Felpauschsupermarket. After all, Smith is the Kings cousin. Its not his home. In addition to Elvis absence, the family suggested their disdain for the way Graceland controls access to Elvis grave. Elvis Presley left behind more than a massive collection of hits. Billy: Elvis did ask me to become foreman, and he talked about getting rid of several people. Surprisingly, it works as effectively as the star's usual three nightly packets of Seconal, Placidyl, Demerol and several other medications, and he falls into a deep sleep, but he is unresponsive when a nurse tries to awaken him late in the day. Do you still see him or have any contact? Billy: My father Travis was the first Gate Guard that Elvis had. So I thought, Well yknow people are holding on to that., So I made this story up, me and Marty Lacker [another Memphis Mafia member]., DON'T MISSElvis Presley's bodyguard on TERRIFYING motorbike ride with The King[INTERVIEW]Elvis Presley pilot CAUGHT sleeping in his bed: Guess King's reaction[INTERVIEW]Elvis Presley will: Who did Elvis leave his HUGE fortune to? Small alligator found at Pennsylvania wastewater treatment plant. And yet conspiracy theories have been rife over the years that hes still alive and well at 85-years-old. I could SWAP places with a doppelgnger The King's cousin speaksG, Elvis ALIVE? And, in the early days, they lived with him. She was always close to her family, but Elvis was her heart. Billy Smith was Elvis' first cousin, the son of Gladys Presley's oldest brother. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. A ferocious cape cobra is seen eating and swallowing another snake whole in a matter of only a few minutes. Potato Head toy in 12.11 seconds while blindfolded. READ MORE:Lisa Marie's lifetime of 'disappointment' cured at Elvis premiere, Jo continued: Whats an invitation? Like I said we had to go to a whole new area. Billy Smith said that he knew there was something special about Elvis Presley the first time he watched the King work in the studio. Smith recalls that the legendary entertainer had some major issues with how his nose looked. But, he never criticized other religions either. January 1980: The tour over, Elvis spends most of his time in the gym. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Two weeks before his death, a sobbing Elvis Presley told his stepmother, 'I'm in terrible pain' -- a cry for help Dee Presley says will haunt her until she dies. To find out in detail which cookies we use on the site, read our. Hes left the realm of popular entertainers and joined the ranks of Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, and to some, Jesus. It still hurts that hes gone. Presley said another telephone call years earlier, in 1958, led to her becoming part of the Presley family. Without him, its a home but its not the same. I usually went to the hospital and stayed with him there. (EIN Note The full story about Elvis testing everyones honesty is in the M.M. Click here for Part Two: Billy talks about Elvis' Girls, Elvis' Final Years, his relationship with EPE, 'Elvis By The Presleys' and more. The series is co-created by Priscilla Presley. During the video, Elviss cousin also claimed he would sense the presence of Elvis spirit. In a three-part review of the Elvis movie on their YouTube channel Elvis Fans Matter, the couple did praise Butlers performance but felt the film which isnowavailable to rent or buy on streaming betrayed the music icon on a number of levels. Billy Smith: I do remember him singing a lot for the family and different ones. Can you confirm the story? But his movies made money, and Colonel didn't want to change the format. He had his expressions and he even had a bad eye like Elam. And, he had unbelievable strength. Also in attendance was Memphis Mafia member Jerry Schilling, who appears at lots of Elvis events with Priscilla. The second major Elvis sighting came in the form of a photo snapped on December 31, 1977. I remember my family went to his house to hear it on the radio for the first time. November 1977: In an exclusive interview with People, Elvis confesses that he became a little too dependent on "the pills" but says he's now drug-free and feeling better than ever. June 1988: NBC and Elvis Enterprises announce a TV special for late November, 20 years after Elvis' '68 Comeback Special. ", "History has him as this good old country boy, Elvis is about as country as Bono! But what if, by some amazing stroke of fortune, he had lived? 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Thats you, thats not somebody else., So he said, I could swap places with this person and nobody would ever know the difference., And I said, Again, I know the difference. It has been speculated that Elvis Presley was forced to fake his death in order to protect himself and his family after allegedly outing some pretty powerful mafia members. And I can truthfully say, hes gone. The quartet kicks off the video with a plethora of jokes and laughter. Can you clarify what happened and how did you feel about this happening being real family? On a final note, Jo added that the family will always cherish their memories with the beloved singer. At this point, I tell you this with all my heart and its the only reason that Im here: Its been done right.. EIN: Do you remember when Elvis started complaining about the quality of his movies going downhill? Bobby and l were always within a mile or two of Elvis. We have spent days in his room reading and studying. We all loved him and had a job to do. During the interview, Billy Smith noted something else he felt the famous rocker would have changed over the years, were he to have lived to the age of 86. He said in the clip that he felt him when he stayed upstairs in the house. "Elvis is alive theories are as varied as they are plentiful, and theyve been circulating since just after his death. He was amazed at some of his findings, and he made sure that we all were aware of them. She adored him. It was then that Billy Smith realized that there was something different and amazing about Elvis Presley. Our grandfather was a handsome man. Can you tell us if this is true? Maybe it's because I was where he was before it all happened, and that was the link. Recently, Smith appeared on his son Danny Smith's YouTube channel known as the Memphis Mafia Kid. On the afternoon of August 16, 1977, a man bearing a striking resemblance to Elvis is said to have purchased a one-way ticket from Memphis International Airport to Buenos Aires. November 2002: Clive Davis becomes president of RCA and hits on a plan to revive Elvis' sluggish recording career.
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