My father worked for the telephone company all his working years. He was Elvis’s “telephone man”. When Elvis needed phones or work done he’d request my father be sent. Dad would drive to the restaurant across from Graceland where he would be met by one of Elvis’s security men. My dad would follow the man back to the house. Seeing the phones in your video took me aback. Thanks for the memory.
@@theflossi56 Many times. To my dad Elvis was “another customer”, treated him with respect but wouldn’t go all “ ga ga” over it. One day dad got called to Graceland. Elvis came in & asked dad to join him for “lunch”, 4:00 in the afternoon! Elvis said the cook was making her specialty. She made fried banana sandwiches. Elvis’s favorite. Dad said it was disgusting but out of respect he ate some of it. Dad said “thank goodness it was quitting time.” A couple times Elvis gave dad a record. My brother has them. So many little stories.
That's beating,,your memory made think of 1972,,when my mother had a baby blue princess phone put in my bedroom & she had a beautiful red one in the living room 💙 ❤️ I bet Lisa Marie had a similar phone too is what I was thinking,,I have the same white dishes in my glass cabinet too,,just like Elvis's,,so reminiscent!!
So true. They talk about the Young Elvis & Old Elvis music. He never made it to an old age. He tough looked a lot older than 42 though. They didn’t know back then how really bad those medications can be.
Seeing this video in April 2023, so sad 😭 Lisa Marie is no longer here. This video had alot of time & work & respect put into it. I was 7 yrs old when Elvis died, I remember it like yesterday, Remember feeling very sad the little girl (Lisa Marie) didn't have her daddy anymore. Thank you for this Precious footage.
I don't know this commentator's name but he did such a great job I like to thank him from the bottom of my heart and my family's heart a great job and service for Elvis Presley I thank you my family thank you and keep up the good work and I'm sorry to be so rude that I forgot your name TCB
I was 16 years old when Elvis died. They interrupted whatever show was on with a special report announcing the passing of Elvis. I felt like my heart dropped to my feet. I cried all that day couldn’t eat or sleep. He meant so much to so many. Elvis was special.
I was 23 and pretty much had the same reactions. I was torn up over his death and left early from work. At first, I thought it couldn't be real. When I walked into my mom's home, both she and my sister were still in tears and I said " Is he still dead?" We all cried together. A member of our family had passed as far as we were concerned. Now, 46 years later, it still feels the same. Elvis, we love you and miss you. Rest in Peace EP!❤️
Just fulfilled my husbands dream to visit Graceland. We are from the Surrey area in BC Canada. There were a lot of tears as we were getting closer to Memphis as we drove just over 10,000 km on our trip. My husband was over the moon inside the mansion. Taking it all in and telling our VIP tour guide everything he knew about the king of r and r. It was an exciting day going through all the exhibits and planes. I think most people remember where they were when they announced Elvis death. He will always be remembered. What a kind honest man. Well loved.
Its a Magical Mansion Elvis Loved x so did i visited there 14 times x going again 2025 sadly for the last time. RIP THE PRESLEY FAMILY X HOPEFULLY WITHOUT PRISCILLA BEING BURIED THERE SHE ISNT GOOD ENOUGH HOW SHE HAS HURT ELVIS X LISA MARIE ###
I have been in that mausoleum several times and it has been open every time. There are an unbelievable amount of things left there for Elvis. The other thing that is incredible is Elvis was only there for a few months. It has been for sale ever since and no one will buy it. When I have seen that mausoleum it has been in good shape and cemetery has as well. I'm sure the pandemic has had an effect on it.
Hi Jordan, I saw Elvis at UD Arena in 1975, second to the last row at the top, he was about as big as a match in our view, BUT, we were there and saw him LIVE !!! Nancy from Vandalia
My first time at Graceland was in June of 1978 less than a year after Elvis passed. Dodger was still living there. We walked up the driveway. They had a barricade stopping people from approaching the house but we did walk to the gravesite. Elvis was and still is a phenomenally special person. I was struck early as a toddler and finally performed as an ETA for 10 years. Elvis gave that to me. Nice work Jordan. I consider myself as a pretty knowledgeable fan with one family memeber being a close friend to Bill Black. I have to say this and all of your Elvis week videos are done very tastefully and with class. 👍🏻😎
My Elvis story: on June 26th, 1977 Elvis played his last concert at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, I was 18, my Mom and I loved Elvis so we decided to go to his concert unfortunately his concert sold out in four hours!!! We were disappointed, then less than two months later he passed, then we were absolutely heartbroken. I've been to Graceland 4x's and toured his home twice. I feel Elvis there, its like he will walk down the staircase at any moment! Thank you Jordan, I love your travels.
Thanks for sharing your story. I have one too & I always enjoy hearing other stories. (June 26th was my son's birthday but he died at 14 from complications with cancer treatments) Anyhow, my story begins with my father sharing the exact same b-day as Elvis, Jan 8 1935. I got to see Elvis in concert when he was at the Capital Center in Wash DC in May of 1977 and I still have my ticket stub. :-) I was so devastated the day Elvis died and my mother was such a sweetheart & pampered me with TLC all that evening as I watched the TV coverage for hours. The following year on the 1-year anniversary of his death, my mother died suddenly. So my father shares the same birthday & my mother the same death date but a year later. How ironic is all that?? Anyhow, that's my Elvis story. Thanks for yours. I still haven't been to Graceland but it's on my bucket list. My bestie has been there and she shared her experience with me but I'm still waiting for my turn. -Take care
My Elvis story! His comeback special in Burbank! I was across the street @ a Bobs Big-boy restaurant & the people putting on the special came into the restaurant & asked if anyone would be interested in coming across the street for a surprise concert! I said SURE! @ the last moment they decided they’d have an audience! I was 9 months pregnant with my 3rd child! So,I waddled over to NBC studios & sat myself down & out ELVIS WALKED! I almost gave birth then & there!
Me too. Saw him in Louisville ky In may 1977i was 14 ...i saw in 76 also. I told my aunts that we were not goin to see him again. I just new it. I just felt it. 3 months later ...yea. i got goose bumps an everything when i first saw him.
Really enjoyed this. I’m 40 and a new Elvis Fan!!❤️👑🙏🏼 Thank you, you did a excellent job. I have been doing a lot of watching bits on youtube learning. I never knew why people adored him. Now I do!❤️❤️❤️
Having just watched the latest Elvis biopic starring Austin Butler which was beautifully done, I knew I had to come to your channel and revisit your Elvis videos. They are always top-notch. Thanks for being a class act!
I follow a lot of UTubers and I have to say your stories and vlogs are the best. I learn so much it's amazing! Thank you Jordan! The celebrity stuff, the places you go, fantastic. I was fortunate enough to go to Graceland in the 90's when I was on business.
Jeff, that’s awesome. I agree, Jordan is fantastic. He is so thorough and does such a great job. What other RU-vidrs do you follow? I’m always looking for new content to check out.
@@virginias6357 I went in the 90’s when Lisa Marie was married to Michael Jackson and the guide mentioned the fact that she and Michael had recently visited Graceland…. That was interesting to know
When I visited Graceland years ago the shuttle was not running and we got to drive our car on the property and park behind the house. It was our one and only visit. Still looks pretty much the same. It was awesome to see. Elvis fan here forever❤️
Lies, lies, lies...born and raised in Memphis. Grandparents were acquainted with Elvis personally, and he picked up my mother as a toddler. Not to mention for the first 17 years of my life I lived near Elvis Presley boulevard. And even before they allowed tours the best you could do is walk up really close but couldn't even take pictures of the house at all once you was on the property. Never has anyone ever been able to drive on the property. So why you want to say what you say is beyond me but it's not true
I have to be honest and say I’m still on the fence about Ginger. A very attractive woman and a likeness to pre surgery Priscilla, but I do wonder if she was as important to him as she thinks she was.
Ginger isn’t anything special to many people but she was special to Elvis so to me, this vlog was awesome just to be able to get to see her through your lens and know that she was with Elvis. I’ve seen your other vlogs on Graceland but it’ll always be like seeing it for the first time every time when you go. Thank you so much for taking me with you once again. Keep on being you!! Rub Jah’s tummy for me please!! 🦴🐾❤️
I will forever have WAY WAY more respect for Ginger then I ever will for gold digging (seems no body wants to be alive around her) ...ugg...can't even say her wtf did she do to her STUPID FACE .... That's NOT Priscilla house...can't stand videos that are claiming it is...
She was so lovely that she sued Vernon because he would not build her mom a pool after Elvis died. She lost and was banned from Graceland. She went back to Graceland after Vernon and Dodger died!!
Not true. She loved Elvis and he loved her. Vernon corrected the rumor that she was banned from Graceland. He said she was welcome any time. He Aldo said Elvis told him he loved Ginger.
I love graceland I've been there 3 times I just went there on April 9th 2021 and I had the chance to walk up to the house and his grave at 7:00in the morning and walked up with nobody else around by myself and I loved it I felt like I was meeting Elvis walking up the driveway early in the morning it was amazing took alot of pictures as I was walking up the driveway and took pictures of the mansion as I was walking up closer and closer to the mansion
Really liked this vlog. It's real sad to see his grave. Such a wonderful person life cut to soon.. Good picture of you and Ginger. Thanks for sharing Elvis Week with us. Another great vlog!
I can see why Elvis wanted to come home to Graceland. The place is drop dead gorgeous. It really feels like a home and not just a big Mansion. He may only lived 42 years, but half his life was in that place. Even I would sacrifice my lifespan for it!
I have been to Graceland three my first visit was a great moment. To realize that Elvis once walked in that area. Mediterranean area is a peaceful place. The second time I went again it was with my three year old daughter. And again with my daughter for the third time. Today 6/28/22 we went to see the movie Elvis we enjoyed so much. What a life Elvis lived made so many people happy, thank you Presley family for sharing Elvis with us.
The creator of our Elvis RU-vid channel and podcast (The Jungle Room), Jaime Kay did the interview with Ginger. She did a great job! By the way, Vernon had the flowers handed out to the fans after the funeral. I still have mine
I remember my 1st trip there back in 2009 travelling from Australia. I was shocked at how low the front fence was, thinking i was amazed that people are not jumping it. I found the kitchen quite dark. The meditation garden, omg so sad
Great video! I watched the whole thing and loved your presentation style. Watching the new Elvis movie has me searching for more vintage Elvis stories.
I must say that I loved Elvis. I am a African American woman. I am 67 years old. I grew up watching his movies. I had a crush on him too! I felt very sad when he passed. Yes he was only 42 years old but he lived a lot in those 42 years. He accomplished a lot. He had a good spirit. I am reading a couple of his books. He loved his parents. I can relate to his experience being poor. I grew up in Atlanta Georgia. He liked soul food also. I smiled when it was said Elvis favorite fast food was the Burger King whopper mine too! He was a blessed man. Love u Elvis rest in peace!! God bless you!
That was really a great video that you took at Graceland, I feel like I was there. Also, that was a great little interview you had with ginger. I always felt kind of bad for her. I felt like she never got her do, if you will. she was the fiancé, she should’ve ridden in the first car at the funeral. Priscilla was his ex, his past ginger was Elvis‘s future. Even in Priscilla‘s memoir book, she said that Elvis was going to break up with her. What was the purpose of saying that? He didn’t. She just didn’t get the respect from Vernon and the guys. Elvis was a little strange in the way he got involved in her parents, his marriage/divorce. And I understand that the way the mother asked for the money for her house left a bitter taste in peoples mouth, but he did promise to pay for that house for gingers mother. But other than that, I felt like Ginger was not treated very nicely at the end. It was almost like she was a guest at her own fiancé’s funeral and Priscilla held all the cards.
because priscilla is a greedy bitch. elvis didn't even want her to continue using the Presley name but unfortunately he died too soon after their divorce and she was able to do anything she wanted. even the biopic showed like as if Elvis life ended with her, so silly.
This was so touching Jordan. You did a great job on this one, and on Elvis week. It truly was a different time and I guess that's what makes Graceland so enduring, it is still as Elvis wanted it to be, all those decades ago. The green shag carpet on the walls and he and Priscilla's wedding china on the table. It's just magic. You put a smile on my face in very dark times. Thanks for sharing. Love from Australia.
Thank you Jordan for taking us with you on this Elvis week tour this was the icing of the week. I saw and learned a lot more than what I knew and I am a big Elvis fan, so thank you again for a great job.
Wow, as I sat down tonight to eat my TV Dinner and began watching your video. I LOVED your walking us through Graceland and your kind commentary. You did an excellent job and now I feel like I have been there (I am in TX). I was 17 yrs old when Elvis died, and knew very little about him as we were not a music family, we were a sports family. Until, July 2022, when my brother and I went to see the movie ELVIS. We began spending hours on RU-vid learning about him. I was shocked at the crowds in Memphis on the day he died. Unbelievable - the massive crowds - really amazing how many loved him and still do. Thank you so much for this video tour.
I think it's remarkable that Elvis got to have his family with him overseas when he was in the military. He definitely was very connected and loved his family.
When he first joined the army in 1958, he moved his family to Texas where he was stationed at Ft. Hood. Unfortunately his mother's health worsened, and she was returned to the hospital in Memphis.
His manager arranged that if he agreed to go from entertaining the troops to enlisting. He did his basic and advanced training and that's it. Can't believe he got a purple heart for that. Veterans now who actually saw blood and lost limbs live on the streets. They live in disGRACEland.
@@searchingforsigns8445 Elvis didnt get a purple heart, there wasn't any combat, Elvis served during peace time. Stop spreading misinformation, about someone that you know little about.
@@searchingforsigns8445 , you are extremely disrespectful and uninformed. I don't what's made you so hateful and bitter, but a psychiatrist might be more beneficial than RU-vid.
@@searchingforsigns8445 ~ Elvis never received a Purple Heart. You are GROSSLY MISINFORMED!! Don’t spread lies about things you know nothing of !! You’re DISGRACEFUL!! 👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼
I love watching your videos, you are always so positive and have such a 'smiling voice'. You can tell you're a very nice guy through & through. Keep your videos coming, I love them all. 💗 Shari from Winnipeg 🇨🇦
How cool that you took us on the tour again of Graceland, that place really is a place out of time and so very well kept up. the tour of the outside with the grave site was really amazing, happy and sad all at the same time. What great history there is there and knowing that Elvis grave with be protected is a very good thing. Very sad about BenJamin but he is in a great place as well so people that love him. Thank you Jordan. We are so happy you guys are having a fun time
This is a great video! I've been to Graceland several times but noticed some things in your pics that I didn't notice while I was there and that was cool! I have never been to the place where Elvis was originally buried and I thought that was a great tour that you gave there! I would love to meet Ginger. I bet she could really tell some awesome stories if you could ever get the chance to interview her! She seems really sweet. Thank you for sharing this tour with us! 🎤🕺❤
Ginger should be the one to be recognize as the partner of elvis becuase she was the last woman standing in elvis life not priscila. priscila separated from Elvis long before he died then landed at unheard karate man stone.
This was such a beautiful video Jordan. I loved it. We were there years ago and it was so exciting and so touching to actually be there. We felt his presence there back then. Watching your video took me right back and I felt those same emotions. Thank you Jordan!
Thank you so much Jordan. I loved him so much and felt so sad watching but at the same time it was great to have that virtual tour. I'm Australian and intended going to Graceland last year, unfortunately Covid ruined those plans. I have Gingers book, possibly every book written about our beautiful Elvis. Ginger is still a beautiful woman. Thanks again Jordan 💕
I've been to Graceland twice. First time was on my way to Louisiana from Iowa; second was on my way back from Mississippi. Spent the night near Beale St. Ate the ribs at Blue's City Cafe. Highly recommend! Was unable to enjoy the nightlife there as had kids with us. Would love to go back again but not during Elvis week as it is too hot. On the way to Mississippi we got in to Memphis at 1:30 am so we parked on the little drive next to the wall. My name is on that wall somewhere. It's been about a decade so I'm sure it is no longer visible. Been an Elvis fan since I was a little girl. Was 12 when he died. Thanks for all of your videos Jordan! There are many places you have gone that I'd love to go to but will never be able to make the trip.
This vlog may have been one of the best mini-documentary I have ever seen, with being respectful at the resting place, asking permission around each place you visited. And most of all having grace to treat with kindness and love to Mrs. Ginger Alden, I was wish people would do this all the time she is a loving person, I hope to meet one day. I think paying respect to Benjamin still broke me being that, the young man had some much on his shoulders we knew nothing about. Thanks for sharing I might make it to Graceland next year.
This was a random find:but excellent!!! By far the best: I personally have traveled the world..but never went but desire to..go..Thanks..I tell you again in my opinion: The best tour and video that I have seen..❤️👍☮️🙏
It seems almost unrealistic that Ginger Alden would not be allowed to go upstairs at Graceland! The very same woman who was upstairs in the bedroom with Elvis on the day he died. The very same woman who found him in the bathroom. I wonder if it could be that Ginger Alden does not really want to go upstairs as the memory, even after all this time, may be too painful🤔 Great video thanks for sharing!
This video was uploaded 1 year ago, who would of said that 1 year later, Lisa Marie would leave too, it’s so sad :( Love watching all these videos that talks about Elvis life and the place he ones lived at ( Graceland ). I always wonder if Ginger ever visit Graceland, I got my answer. It’s a shame they wouldn’t let her upstairs to Elvis Room, she was the one with Elvis on his final days, she was the one who found him in the Bathroom, she was the one engaged to Elvis. I feel it’s rude that she can’t just go to the mansion and walk it around, but that must of been rules that Priscilla at the time made, it’s just sad. I wonder if she still has Elvis engagement ring with her, or it’s in Graceland on display.
The parents should always be buried together and children after. The parents had bond first then children come after... It's out of respect for the family line
Great job Jordan! Very respectful! I would love to see you get an exclusive interview with Ginger considering the dignity and respect you have given to her and the family and estate of Elvis Presley. Thank you!
The reason why Jesse wasn’t buried on the new property was because when he died at birth, the Presleys were too poor to bury him in a proper casket it was more of a box. Elvis always wanted to have his brother moved but the remains were basically non existent to move. The grave is unmarked in the original cemetery :(
My understanding was that his middle name was Aron at birth because his parents didn't know it was typically spelled Aaron. Elvis asked his father to use the standard spelling so Vernon was just honoring Elvis's wishes by putting Elvis Aaron on the headstone.
Excellent video Jordan, thank you very much for showing Graceland, great tour and photos 👍 Ginger is still very beautiful and kind lady 🌠 During Elvis's concerts I've seen, she was emotional and loved his singing 🎤 ⚡
As I'm watching this in December 2023 and have visited it is kinda of profound that you mention Lisa most likely would one day be laid to rest next to her son. Now she is. I met her Jan 8, 2023 and four days later it so surreal.
This was interesting and informative. However, it really hits home to me how Elvis was a cash cow in life, but an even bigger one in death. That saddens me. I'm 63, and I've been a fan all my life, as was my mom, and now my daughter. Financially, I know he wasn't worth much when he died, so, logically, I get it. But, in my heart, I would rather live in the house, and invest my inheritance elsewhere. He's been gone longer than he was here, and ppl are still clamoring. I hope Elvis is enjoying peace, because his daughter certainly hasn't.
I went to Graceland…. It was magical….. I met many other fans from other countries that have visited Graceland many times! I as an American felt a little ashamed. From Md originally…. Then settled to Fl, when we dropped our daughter off at college ( ole Miss) my ex and I went there….. absolutely magical! I would tell anyone to go and visit at least once in their lifetime!❤
Hey Jordan thanks so much for sharing your tour with us...I noticed that Ginger had her TLC necklace on did your girlfriend enjoy her gift from you..that was a great idea. I would definitely get one when I get to Graceland!
The Memphis series of videos are the best you have done ever! To see something and share it is such a gift to those of who may never get to go. Thanks!
From what i read, at the viewing at Graceland, Ann-Margret & James Brown spent hours by his side & they had to be dragged away. And it was decided to move Elvis' body after someone tried to steal it.
Elvis will never be forgotten, he had a great voice, but I feel he payed a great price for fame!!!! Would love to visit, but I have four dogs and I will not put them in a kennel, hey ho it's on my list, one thing I would tell our American friends to visit where Diana is buried, I don't live far from it, it's great, to sit and look at the oval island where she is buried, it's very peaceful!!!!! 🤗🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Tudo muito limpo e preservado. Parabéns 🎈👏👏👏🎈👏👏👏🎈👏. Já viajei muitas vezes prá Graceland, mas só através do RU-vid, que me proporcionou essa linda viagem virtual.💯🎉💅🥰🌈😘💋💖💐🌹✨
Elvis' mother lived with him at Fort Hood. He sent her home on a train to see her doctor. Elvis was denied a leave from the military to go home to see her when she was hospitalized. Elvis threatened to go AWOL if he wasn't allowed to go home to see Gladys.
I enjoyed listening to her book. I felt it was very tasteful and not filled with animosity or that she felt she had to prove anything to anyone else. It was her own story.
Even though I wasn't born when Elvis was alive, I really like him. I'm getting to know a little more about his story. And in the end it was a sad story. Now, something that surprises me a lot is that even today those who claimed to be his friends and his thousands of women said they loved him very much, but even today they capitalize on Elvis' name and fame. Including Priscilla. I'm wondering if this it was really love
When we went in November of 2020 the doors weren’t locked and we were able to walk around as well as sign the guest book. It was a chilling experience. I had to see his and his mother’s original resting places. I really hope they open the building back up. I have tons of photos on the inside. So sorry you weren’t able to get in. Love this video and can’t wait to be back in Memphis!!
There will never be another one like him! I begged my mother to go in November of '76. I was 12. I lied and said I was going with a friend who would pick me up and I would be with her at the concert. Her parents did pick me up but I had no ticket. I had to buy one when I got to the arena and I was alone. But I did not care. I had to go! Bleachers seats behind the stage. He was incredible. Beautiful voice. So glad and grateful my mother let me go because the following summer he had passed. I was heartbroken. Still love him to this day ❤️
You really need the 2 lions! Also my uncle Jack owned Tennessee wholesale florist and he said their was not a flower to be found in Tennessee when Elvis died.
Was Ginger left anything in Elvis's Will? I wanted to know why Elvis wasn't found for ages dead in the toilet for so long by Ginger? It's weird. thought that would be the one question that would be answered.
Some very interesting facts about Ginger and Elvis. Always interesting to see famous graves, such as Elvis and family. You think to yourself the person you admire is just feet away below ground. The silence is louder than anything.
Elvis Presley's body and his mother's Gladys body what's new because I think there was kidnapped threats that's what Elvis Presley's dad Vernon said a long time ago he got word that they were going to kidnap Elvis's body
I was sixteen when he died and I bought 200 white carnations and sold them to mourners, in line at the gate to view his body. When he was placed in the mausoleum, my girlfriend stood in line for six hours just to see his already sealed crypt. I thought that was strange since we lived locally, (Southaven/Horn Lake), and could come back without the crowds. Unknowingly, I'd ridden horses with Elvis, because my parents bought a membership to a country club called "The Gun Club", at the corner of highway 301 and Goodman Rd. (now called Hwy 302). Elvis would come down every afternoon in the summer, but we had no idea who he was because, at that time we were 12 or 13 years old. Looking back, I think he liked riding with us because we didn't know who he was so he could just have fun.
