This is part #1 of 2.. This video is about Sam Thompson Elvis' Bodyguard telling Elvis' stories of their Friendship, Gifts and Business... Don't forget to subscribe.....
Houses, cars, motorcycle’s, paying medical bills, charities, money, jewellery and so on - it’s no surprise that Elvis didn’t have much money in the pot when he passed. He gave it all away and not squandered on himself and he worked hard for it! That’s one of the many reasons we love him - a Great Humanitarian & philanthropist! Thanks Sir Billy 😇 & Sam! Great stories and insight.
Buying a person a car is Incredible!!! Buying a person a House is Love !!! It gives stability, to that person as far as Financial Mental, Sense of Wellbeing, etc. Elvis Presley was Super Human !!!
Very interesting to hear Sam tell how much Elvis' glaucoma affected him on stage. People talk about his other ailments but don't mention the glaucoma often.
Elvis Presley was One Class ACT !!! What a gentlemen. He was so good to everyone.You could look the World over and Never find anyone Like Elvis.. Thank you Spy Guy another One of Elvis's Great Stories..The KING!! I Love You Elvis Forever..
Wow image being on the back of a motorcycle with Elvis... now that's a memory. What a generous humble man Elvis was... He was a true LEGEND! Another great video Spa Man.
Elvis's generosity knows no bounds. What a privilege for those people to have known Elvis. Elvis brightened everybody's life who he came in contact with. Not only that, he brightens my day today and every day because I have lots of pictures of him on the walls of my house.
I can relate to Elvis giving. I came up very poor in Mississippi myself. I’m a giver. No where near the giver Elvis was. But I’ve bought several cars for others, iPods for my friends, a battery or whatever for a stranger, things like that. Receiving for me is 100% about the thought. Giving brings me far more pleasure. What can be more pleasurable than sharing with someone you want to share with? I’ve always thought the biggest MISS with Elvis legacy is his generosity, I understand Elvis is still donating to charities and that is a wonderful and right thing to do. But they should give a car away here and there, even a house. I think he would have felt this to be the greatest honor, probably second to impersonators. Thanks Mr Thompson for having great conversation with Billy. Best wishes to you and yours.
Me too. I think the biggest givers in life are people that have gonr without. It hurts to think of someone going through the same thing.. God Bless you
Another great interview! What a genuine nice guy..so down to earth... Can’t help but wonder if Linda and Elvis married if he’d still be here today... She was so good for him...She loved Elvis the man not the Image...!
Yes I wish they would have married, but she I read where she left, because he almost shot her by accident so she left!!! She was with him both times he overdosed and held his hand when he had to be put into a medical coma to save him. If he had been able to kick the drugs that the war got him hooked on things would have turned out differently. You could tell how much she really loved him, but his one true love I believe was Ann and it haunted him after he lost her. So sad!!!!
I love listening to these stories about Elvis Presley. All these people have their own personal experience and willing to share with us. Thanks so much.
Just when I thought I'd heard ALL of the stories about what a generous, kind hearted person Elvis was. I bet there's thousands more and many of the people who could have told you much more...have already passed away. Linda's brother is such a nice guy. I'm so glad you did this interview with him. Thanks, for all you do, Spa Guy! God bless you 💙
Wow! Best video yet! I got teary-eyed when Elvis gave homes to people. Chills, too. Thank you for this. I was only 9yo when Elvis passed but my parents made me a fan of his.
Another great detailed interview SG, & Thanks to Mr Sam for taking the time to tell these stories. Wow,,this really puts into perspective how generous Elvis was. As many have said in past videos of yours,,Elvis REALLY did think of others before he thought of himself. Very few human being on Earth like this,,especially in these modern times. Keep these great Elvis pieces of the puzzle rollin SG.
Now that's what I call a fantastic interview. What a great guy and so talkative . The storys he had well what can you say. So different to the David Briggs interview. Really enjoyed that one. Brilliant
I get the feeling Elvis made David Briggs' life very uncomfortable , upon discovering that a member of his band was involved in a dalliance with his girl. Either David is a super private person or he was shaken to core by Elvis or the MM.
Ive watched and read ALOT about Sam and Linda. They are wonderful people and are very down to earth. They seemed to me like they genuinely loved Elvis, just like Billy and Jo smith. That speaks novels to me. God bless Sam for doing this and God bless you Spa Guy for bringing it to us. Cant wait for part two! Thanks brother!
🕺 Elvis sure was one special man thanks again for another awesome video enjoy your travels my friend thanks Mr Thompson for sharing the wonderful story 🕺
Had the pleasure of meeting and talking to Sam on a couple of occasions when playing at an Elvis event in Blackpool, UK. A genuine, nice guy. Comes across well here.
I absolutely love all these different people sharing their story about Elvis. Things we wouldn't know about otherwise. Thank you SpaMan for your dedication of gathering these nuggets
This story and many others about Elvis, just shows how wonderful and caring person Elvis was to all he knew. It would be so awesome just to be able to be in a room that Elvis stood in and just stand in that same spot. If I could have actually been to one of his concerts; what a feeling that would have been. Great work, and bless you and Lorie. Sorry if I spelled her name wrong.☺😯
Elvis what a man!!!! The only real star with a real heart!! ❤️ you won’t hear of any of these new musicians doing anything with heart like the KING OF ROCK N ROLL..
Always wondered about the fingers/hand movements pointing to the side. Then he went that direction. Nice to know what it was all about. I knew they had a time limit to get him out fast. That he had glycoma & blinded by the stage lights & flash bulbs. So he needed light & Joe to see to get down steps. Yet those hand movements & moving off stage sideways always had me wondering. Amazing to know now!
Those are such wonderful stories !! Can't wait to hear the rest of them . Thank you Mr. Thompson and Spa Guy for sharing this great video !! Love it !!
Once again another fantastic interview, Spa guy you are awesome, if not for all the effort you and those who assist you do, we would never hear these authentic and varied stories, so very refreshing from the constant recycled Elvis trivia. Love it.
I wish I was born when he was singing so I could see his shows! What a down to earth man, so compassionate and helped everyone ! Not many rich people do this anymore that I’ve heard of! God has a special place for Elvis! Btw I just subscribed to your channel such a good job! Thank you for doing this !
AWSOME I love Sam Thompson ,and Miss Linda shes a sweet Lady was definitely in my OPINION the Best for Elvis Great stories from Sam very genuine man, To hear and realize that is what the movements Going on between Elvis and the guys on stage meant and seeing Elvis end the concerts in just that way Sam described great inside knowledge, Thank you Billy great interview as always the best😃👍❤
Awesome SG, Elvis was really something else, wish he was still around, sam very nice guy, old Memphis, they don't make them like that anymore sG, awesome work 🙏
The cigar story on the the motorcycle so funny thankyou. I'd like to know what birthday present sam bought elvis presley. Thanks spa guy another awesome video
Sam Thompson is the greatest!! Wonderful kind down to earth human being...so glad Elvis had Sam and Linda Thompson in his life...thank you so much Spa Guy for wonderful interview 👏👏
Wow , what a great interview you got there. Have heard quite a few of him earlier, from Germany, Denmark and two others from two American guys but you got the best one. He really seems to be a nice guy, Linda's brother. Thanks very much Billy.😍
Wow!!! He was funny and sweet and just a genuine nice guy. I enjoyed it very much and A Great Video to watch. Thank you Sam and of course Bob too. I can't wait to see part 2.
GOOD MORNING SPA GUY, ANOTHER GREAT STORY, SAM IS A REALLY GREAT GUY. WISH THINGS HAD WORKED OUT FOR E AND LINDA.I THINK SHE TOOK REALLY GOOD CARE OF HIM .... OH WELL IT DIDNT HAPPEN.
Elvis had to have a good sense about people. Most of the people he was around are still good people today. Like Sam Thompson, Linda Thompson, Ann Margrett & so many more. Spa Guy really enjoyed this interview a lot. Keep them coming.
This is really great material, so informative. You've really cast a net over so many key players in the King's life. With a screen play and a good editor you could put together a movie for Main stream media. A grass roots narrative that lets his fans get up close & personal. Has there ever been a more generous man than Elvis Presley ? Crowd Fund the production costs. The impact of Elvis is such that he has fans not yet even born.
Wow!!! What is so great Billy is it is just like we are sitting there talking to a man we would all love to visit with! Just like we are there! Thank you so much!
Thank you Billy and Sam for this very intersting interview ; I do really like Sam and his sister Linda as well cause they are very good person and they never said negative thing about Elvis and his stories are so delightful to hear like this one about the home recording at Sam's home that Elvis did .
Awesome Awesome Awesome stories !! I've watched this 3 time already. Thank you so much, Billy and a special thanks to Sam as well. I can't get enough of these !!
Incredible interview. Sam is such a down to earth and very nice man. What a life he has to speak about. I couldn’t even imagine Elvis as my wonderful true friend in life. One of your best interviews I have seen. Story’s are so fun to hear. Thank you for this :)
Great interview. Good that Elvis had quality friends like Sam. Sam treated Elvis good & Elvis treated Sam good too. Being on the back of a bike with Elvis driving...100 mph . That would freak me out no matter whose driving. Your right Sam motor bikes are dangerous ..you investigated accidents & you saw the injuries/deaths I assume. Great that you talk about singing gospel late with Elvis. To your family & Linda all the best & keep the faith. Lord is coming back sooner than later by the signs of the times. Heard that home recording on the internet radio just a week ago. Elvis starts off saying he wrote this poem. Ha !
HI Spa Guy another great interview Elvis would Signal his bodyguards The 40 second rule. Something I never knew Wow good stuff. Elvis has left The building Wow good stuff can’t for wait for part 2 thanks again Joseph from NJ....
Elvis was truly a good and humble man, they say we are a reflection of our parents and I believe this to be true, our thanks and condolences to Gladis and Vernon Presley, God bless.
Great interview, and thanks Sam Thompson for agreeing to the interview. Here's the poem as I found it (or a couple of versions of it, lol). I don't know which version Elvis might have told Mr. Thompson, but here's what I found, take care brother and YHVH bless. 'so, more than 10 years later.... I have tracked down the original version of this poem.... ' "The Robin" Older than dirt poem, but my #2 favorite of all time. "The Robin" I woke early one morning, the earth lay cool and still when suddenly a tiny bird perched on my window sill. He sang a song so lovely so carefree and so gay, that slowly all my troubles began to slip away. He sang of far off places of laughter and of fun, It seemed his very trilling, brought up the morning sun. I stirred beneath the covers crept slowly out of bed, and swiftly shut the window and crushed his f***ing head. And number two.... DESTINY OF A BLACKBIRD It was a beautiful day The sun had shone Not a dark cloud in the sky I awakened with a smile I felt like I was high I rose from my bed And glanced around It was the start of a fantastic day The feeling went through me like a lightning bolt How I love the month of May I put on my socks Slipped on my robe Then glanced to my right Where I noticed a beautiful blackbird With wings as dark as the night He was sitting on my windowsill Curiously looking in So I calmly motioned back to him With wide eyes and a grin. I slowly pet the little fellow Then got up off my bed. And quickly pulled the window down And smashed his f***ing head.
What an awesome story. Elvis had such a kind and generous soul. Thank you so much Spa Guy. Your the best on finding these wonderful people who were actually close to Elvis and share all of these great things about Elvis, so thank you Sam for sharing your personal stories with us who still love Elvis and love knowing things about him and his life. Billy, I love what you said "Elvis was really something". God Bless.
Billy I understand what you mean by being a purest now... Watching these interviews you really truly are letting people know Elvis the man. Elvis would be thankful to you.
Great to see Sam again. Elvis and Linda it would been awesome if it would of worked out. Very nice of Elvis buying houses for the family. Thank you Sam for sharing and thank you Spa Guy.
Great video Thanks for Sam Thompson He is very cool love to hear about the times with Elvis Presley. Sam has a great sence of humor. Thank you Spa Guy for another great video God bless you all and be careful.
