Elvis Presley - Larry Geller Up close Phone calls with Joe Krein 

The more interviews that I listen to, the more books I read, I know one true thing. The story of Elvis Presley is told by people who manage only to tell you who they are. It seems every fact stated about Elvis is at one point or another disputed. Then, the facts about one interviewee to another are disputed. I believe each create their own version of the truth depending on their need to be seen as Elvis’ savior, protector, advisor and so on. They are compelled to divulge things that immediately reviews their personal needs. Not one of them admits to a short coming or wrong doing on their part. If in the beginning they appreciated what Elvis gave to them, they came to resent him for it. He was like an aphrodisiac to most. They needed him to provide that “hitting the lottery” feeling every day. I cannot fathom the amount of chaos that surrounded him and when illness and addiction changed the dynamics, it empowered some. I remember one of Elvis’ most lengthy interviews (perhaps 62). He discussed the negative view that people had of his entourage and defended them with a vengeance. In fact, I would go so far to say that he never publicly maligned anyone. I think that this is the one true fact that I will take to the bank. I will continue to respect anyone who protects Elvis in their books and interviews as he did them.

Great interview, Joe! I love Larry! He was always loyal to Elvis.

I wish that Larry would make audiobook. I could listen to him for hours and hours he has such a calming voice.

Excellent interview . Another great one. Larry , Billy Smith , Dave Hebler , and Jerry Schilling are all that's left ..and they are very old. Man you got get Billy Smith , Dave and Jerry....maybe another follow up with Larry today. He is very old now. Be good to get one more before he passes

Most of the M.M. could not stomach Larry but I think it is because Larry was clear minded & spiritual. Not hyper focused of Elvis $$$$ and Idolatry..

Its hard to believe Larry is 84 years old .

I think Larry hits everything right on the head 100%. I know many people think this and that of him, but he has corroborated a few stories and I feel that he is genuine and honest in his story telling. I now want to get his book.

Id love to get the chance to speak with Larry😊

I love listening to Larry Geller. I love his book If I can dream and I really want to read his second book Leaves of Elvis garden but I can’t simply find it in Europe on Amazon. Larry always speaks of Elvis in such glorious terms. I hope he keeps sharing his memories of Elvis and stays healthy.

❤ great interview , as always ! 😊

Thank you for these, Joe, and yes, there is a lot of personal information in your conversations with Larry Gellar. I really appreciate your sharing these conversations with us. I believe Larry Gellar's accounts and his perspective are his own. He's a very thoughtful man, and it makes sense to me that in the last months of Elvis' life, everyone knew he was severely ill -- even the fans. I'm so glad that he took your phone calls -- it gives me insight into Larry Gellar. I so appreciate him sharing his stories, thoughts, and feelings with you.

My favorite interview by far! ❤❤❤❤❤

What a lovely soul 💖

First book I read from Larry was if I can dream. Good book I also have and read leaves of Elvis ' garden autographed edition great books. Larry seems really genuine seems like he gets a bad rap here and there. Great interview Joe. God bless TCB ⚡

Excellent interview! Big compliment to you from Germany!☀️💚 The more people talk about their experience, the better we understand the whole. Thank you!☀️

The Memphis Mafia were good ol' boys from the south along with Joe Esposito from Chicago. They were not in depth deep thinking people, I get that but Larry is very deep. Larry is very interesting to listen to and I find him very reasonable and logical. I find myself thinking in unison with him and believing on the same line. It's been a thrill to listen to this interview!!!!

@jkrein82 You know I've heard, just like everyone else, Larry repeat that conversation where Elvis's head is placed in a bucket of water and the Colonel storms in and makes that famous statement. I always thought it was Larry embossing things, then of course, I saw it made it's way into the movie albeit in a scene for dramatic effect in a very different scenario. The thing is Larry seems to have no problem repeating these things because he remembers them. I listen to Priscilla and the story slightly changes or she tells stories that imply she was there when she wasn't, she's repeating someone else's story. For instance just recently in the Piers Morgan interview she repeated the story of Elvis buying the car at the dealership for the black lady, when you look up that story it was actually in 1975 and Priscilla wasn't there. Maybe I need to place more importance on some of Larry's stories.

if larry geller tells you something i think you can bet on it being true.larry loved elvis and elvis trusted him so that is that

"colonel" was that kind of person who you throw him out the door and he enter through the window 😣

I was ready for another hour!😔

Larry...I know you wont see this, but God bless you!

Unbelievable: Many of his close family that absolutely were true blue have spoken about Larry..and Elvis’s spiritual life…I know for a fact that E loved everything that Larry exposed to him. Ok to hang onto ur roots..but: Elvis knew so much of different experiences above conventional religion. Does not mean that he did not cling to his Bible: but he knew exactly what he knew.

Mi è piaciuto ascoltare Larry Geller....(ringrazio per la traduzione in italiano...). Ho sempre pensato fosse un buon amico disinteressato per Elvis. Ha un modo di parlare cosi chiaro lento che invita ad ascoltarlo. Spero di trovare il suo libro in ediz.italiana . Grazie

Some of this is personal but i dont have the ability to cut it out. So i ask please don't talk about it . Enjoy

Larry tells the story of how Red and Sonny beat up that guy way different than everybody else.

when elvis was not on tour billy smith and others said elvis would ket his gair grow out gray if you remember elvis had not gone on tour and his side burns were grown out and that is why larry had to touch up his hair roots.another thing he says is true is the stories of red and sonny west they did qbuse fans i have seen this myself

I believe his stories and I’m sure he had all the times with Elvis. When Elvis would get sick in the hospital or be out of touch for a bit. Colonel parker would get Priscilla and they would Burn his books snd colonel would run larry off. Colonel parker didn’t like that Larry cause Larry made Elvis think about how to get his ducks in a row. Colonel parker didn’t want Elvis to realize what he had going on. He knew he’d lose the money he was rolling in. Jo Smith is the only one I have heard of say she realized Elvis was sick. She told Billy. She was concerned Elvis wouldn’t be around long. Billy said he thought she was wrong. Jo seems to be the only one. Billy loves Elvis still now. He and Jo refuse to write anything about their time with Elvis. Billy said he and Elvis had a pact about secrets. Billy said he will take it to the grave with him! I’ve seen people ask Billy and Jo Smith questions on the Elvis fans matter page on yt.Thry say with some questions I won’t or can’t answer.

What year was this phone call? Interview?

@jkrein82 I've read The Colonel by Alanna Nash. I've also listened to Alanna discuss how she compiled it in a podcast interview. Loanne Parker, Colonel's second wife, absolutely refuted the contents too of course. Joe you stated in that interview that you thought that book was rubbish. I've since chatted with Alanna and she stands by what was printed. Alanna stated she loved talking to Loanne and ultimately Loanne was a huge defender of Parker. There are some odd about turns that Loanne does state that when you hear Loanne is so believable. I'm a bit torn myself who the correct story is told by. I've also since heard Todd Slaughter speak. Todd is the secretary of the UK Elvis fan club for something like 50 years. Todd states the US residency issue with Colonel Parker is so overstated. When Parker first entered the US, one didn't need a passport. If Parker had wanted to get a passport he could have easily done it. Yes he didn't travel to Germany where Elvis was and yes he didn't take Elvis overseas. Todd implied the fact Elvis didn't go overseas touring may very well be nothing to do with Colonel Parker's residency status.

Shame on you, Larry these guys aren’t even here to comment back on that. I don’t believe you you were a hang arounder

In 1948, Parker was given the honorary rank of colonel in the Louisiana State Militia by Jimmie Davis, the governor of Louisiana. Alanna Nash accuses Parker of murder only because of the fact that a woman he didn't know was killed the day he left for the United States. This is far from enough to accuse someone of murder.

Well, that ended abruptly!

❤ When they? Were putting Elvis's head in a bucket of water. And promptly took too many Quay load.

If this what Larry says is true and Alana Nash's book is the truth as well...then why did Loanne Parker lie in your interview ? Cause she sure lied when she said that's not true.

Yes it is true Ginger was very wrong choice for Elvis she was giving nothing to him she was taken advances of him and her family,

@jkrein82 Of course Ginger in her book detailed the incident where Elvis punched Charlie that I assume you and Larry are conversing about here. From memory it was related to Elvis giving a car to someone who Charlie felt didn't deserve it and Charlie opened his mouth at the wrong time.

So they had a bomb threat and Joe Esposito signed a waiver to take off without asking Elvis do you really believe that?

I can't get past his story about fixing Elvis' hair for his funeral saying that he used a nurses Black mascara to fix Elvis' roots... I'm sorry... I don't buy what he's selling.

I think it was the guy who stole his pictures

I dont understund wjat was Elvis told to Lary to doing with Ginger?

😂 How was it going to fix an enlarged heart?

Sembra un film del terrore, con tutte quelle persone che stavano con .Elvis nessuno dico nessuno che gli abbia dato un calcio nel sedere da farlo volare dalle scale quel brutto personaggio di Parker? Tutti buoni e zitti? Non capisco,proprio non non capisco.

Elvis (or had his daddy do it) fired Red and Sonny because they were coming in between him and his addiction. It’s how addiction works. They were not bad guys and sadly Larry continues to spread the excuses Elvis used to send them a message. Larry wasn’t around that long and isn’t the expert he pretends to be. Thank you Joe, entertaining anyway!

I really think he was looking for another Priscilla in Ginger. :(

Larry Geller made no decisions within the Elvis entourage. He also exaggerates his stories. He was an outsider who was just a hairdresser, into mysticism. Colonel did not like Geller as he was a bad influence and got rid of him. Geller turned up again after Red and Sonny left. Elvis could not afford to take a year off, he had far too many people relying on him. It was Elvis' blocked mega colon which caused the heart attack. Elvis should have been in hospital having an operation. He must have been in great pain, but Dr Nicopoulos signed him off fit and well for another tour. It was medical negligence that caused Elvis' death.