Elvis Presley, WJOI Radio, and Beer: Tommy Van Sandt’s Stories 1955 Recording Shake, rattle and Roll

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To correspond with Tommy Van Sandt email tvansandt@yahoo.com
The Spa Guy as he interviews Tommy Van Sandt and shares his amazing experiences recording Elvis Presley at WJOI Radio in 1955. Hear about the Shake, Rattle and Roll session, double dates, and how Tommy found himself enjoying a beer with the young Elvis and more.
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@tomboy4047 3 дня назад

You made that man so happy by giving him recognition for what he did. That's why he got emotional .Loved the video

@jupite1888 2 дня назад

Such an important person in the Elvis Story yet hasn't received the recognition they deserve and such a nice person. At least his participation will be forever in History.

@ClaudiaDavis-kc7ny 2 дня назад

Wow how special very nice

@Godblessme70 2 дня назад

Congratulations to Mr. Tommy well deserved recognition ❤❤🎉

@soniagardencourtreporter1173 2 часа назад

Love and appreciate all the fascinating history you uncover for the record 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤😊😊😊

@leonard7292 День назад

Super video and story

@Larry-ok4vf 2 дня назад

What a wonderful man and story. Thank you, Billy, for sharing..

@jeanne-mariehanna9512 2 дня назад

When Tommy cried listening to the record it melted my heart. You made him so happy. This video is a gem. Great job.

@dannyayers6561 2 дня назад

To get these oral history is so crucial for the future generations, good on your part. Lovely old man.

@MarkEvanWhite 3 дня назад

Amazing. Elvis must have really liked Tommy’s show to make the trip himself even though he just barely had gas money.

@epfanforever 2 дня назад

Billy I don't know what to say through my tears, but thankyou for making this man so happy and for finding this Elvis history. And Sir thankyou for being so nice and giving to Elvis.

@SpaGuy 2 дня назад

You are welcome to email him and Thank Him as well.. tvansandt@yahoo.com

@edwardjohnson9422 16 часов назад

This one is for Spa Guy's greatest hits! We appreciate you!

@conniethomas8466 3 дня назад

Wow Billy and Trey, this story was amazing! You Two are the very Best in Elvis History. Appreciate you both so much! TCB My friends

@myspaceworld5839 3 часа назад

Hello spy guy im in alot of elvis presley groups on facebook keep loveing him he become part of my life heart and soul so much i posted about ep all love❤

@brcisna 2 дня назад

Great history digging SG & GTWT. What a nice man.. Most people especially in current times,,,would tell you to get lost if you asked them to talk on spur of the moment.. Thank You to Mr VanSandt. You got to keep your noise to the ground,,,and you find history nuggets like this. Got a chuckle. You said about "Elvis cussing like a sailor", in front of the girls.. Our mother never said two words in a ,months time,,,but that was one of her sayings,,,when we were little rats at home. "That man cusses like a sailor",,,,,she would say.

@c.hundley9714 2 дня назад

I live 30 minutes from Florence. I've never heard of this before. Absolutely awesome interview. Thanks to all for keeping this alive

@brendanthornton1634 2 дня назад

Amazing spa guy thank you

@engelslunamayorga6625 День назад

what great video, he was so happy to hear Elvis.

@sakkel.7357 2 дня назад

Out of all videos you've made, in my books this takes the nr1 place.

@cindybell9320 2 дня назад

Such a great story. This just made Mr. VanSandts day. Thank goodness for him and you for telling Elvis's story. This made my day and his and yours and Trey.❤

@vanceholland833 3 дня назад

A great interview, it doesn't get any better than this. A great story y'all.

@tonyvoyles296 2 дня назад

Yet another great job Spa Guy

@erichthompson3711 2 дня назад

Damn good work Billy! That guy got me when he started tearing up. You made him feel pretty special and that's awesome.

@bethhutto9800 2 дня назад

Wow! Amazing.

@tomboy4047 3 дня назад

Fantastic History. One of the best Elvis videos I have seen in a long time

@LindaCarter-m5z 3 дня назад

Wow!! This was crazy. Know one ever even knew that this man did record this . He was crying because he was so happy you acknowledge him!!! You and Trey are awesome

@SpaGuy 2 дня назад

It was Indeed a Banner Day!!

@shirleyfernandes6971 2 дня назад

That was amazing before he was on his way thanks you

@carolm3055 2 дня назад

So interesting! Thanks so much for this interview!!❤

@paulandbarbie1969 2 дня назад

All your videos are great, but this one was a little extra special. My father passed 4 years ago and suffered a stroke 7 years before his death that had left him much like Mr. Tommy. He obviously has some physical & speech challenges, but that man's mind was still sharp, and his memory, what can you say except, WOW! What an interesting life he has lived thus far and to be such an important part of music history. Billy thank you so much for what you do and kudos to you and your team on this one. God Bless! John 3:16

@catfish24 День назад

Wow didn't know this. A great Elvis story that's been pretty much hidden until now. Thanks Spa Guy you made Mr. Tommy very happy I am sure.

@blakewright816 2 дня назад

Best RU-vidr on the air!!!! Thank you spa guy

@ShelovesJesusandElvis День назад

You’ve got a sweet voice!! Talking voice

@SpaGuy День назад

Thank You!!

@mimi-422 3 дня назад

Awsome, TCB FOREVER ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

@kincaide67 2 дня назад

Absolutely amazing story...such a nice man....Now I can't wait for the follow-ups! Until then, take care, my friends.

@DebraBehrens-sn4bi 2 дня назад

Thank you Billy and Trey for this great Elvis story! Really love these stories you would otherwise not hear that add to That Elvis puzzle! Tighten up and don’t double dribble!TCB⚡️😎

@bobbywanger8123 3 дня назад

That was very cool and very interesting 😎😎

@thomascieslinski581 2 дня назад

fantastic job spa guy and globetrotter!

@evdallas123 3 дня назад

That's awesome he looks just like my daddy did in his later days my dad had Elvis stories too he was in Germany when Elvis was and used to see him at various places around the base

@solent38 День назад

A fascinating interview with Tommy Van Standt, to think all of these years through Elvis' fame and after his death little or nothing was knew about this gentleman. Tommy carried on living his life with humility and not seeking any fame for himself it seems. Great bit of work Spa Guy and Trey and best wishes to Tommy. Thank you for your recollections.

@solent38 День назад

Having spotted your link at the and of the video Spa Guy, I have also sent a short email of thanks, and best wishes, to Tommy, thank you for that detail.

@SpaGuy 19 часов назад

Thank You for doing that!!

@robbiedetroitstigermanviny8883 2 дня назад

Awesome, Just Awesome Billy!!!!!

@slicksnewonenow 2 дня назад

Hiya Shug! That recording that Mr. VanSandt made at his dad's studio DOES IN FACT have both Scotty and Bill playing on it, along with someone playing a non pedal steel guitar... Probably the late, great Jimmy Day... I know that he was the staff steel player on the Louisiana Hayride and I'm pretty sure that he did a few tours with Elvis and the boys, circa '54-'55.... And that "second voice" we're hearing on the record is most certainly that of Bill Black... He always did the "call and response" lines with Elvis. Such a cool piece of history! You and Trey absolutely made Mr. VanSandt's day!

@Hammer5190 2 дня назад

Spa guy this warmed my heart to see this video of you making this man's day and so much more. Thank you for sharing this. You and Trey make all of us so happy with these videos. You inspire me to tighten up thank you guys so much!!!

@SpaGuy 2 дня назад

Glad you enjoyed it my friend!! It was a Banner Day!!

@soledadbustos9511 2 дня назад

Muy buenas Historias Gracias

@patgrimes298 День назад

Spa Guy, it has been awhile seeing one of your videos on RU-vid. I was really glad to see this one, got emotional hearing you talk with Tommy Van Sandt's, but happy emotionally. He recorded Elvis, he just 16 years old, and Elvis just 19 years old! I love that Elvis chose that song, and how that voice of his sang out then! Oh, if Mr. Sandt's had that record, and the one Elvis brought to him, GOLD! It is like he said, then he did not know how big Elvis would become, and thought just be another country singer. If I remember right, he said three times Elvis was a nice guy, and he meant it. I was surprised Elvis got a beer with his hamburger, but alcohol was not Elvis' problem (food, sex, and prescription drugs). I do know Elvis cursed when in the studio recording, and mostly guys there. He knew when to curse, when not to curse, and being respectful (or his Mama would have been after him, ha). I am really glad you got to interview Mr. Sandt's, you apologized several times for dropping in, but think he glad you did, and he part of Elvis music history (both very young)! I wish he and Elvis could have seen each other again (after those 3 times), and talk about those times. This was very interesting to listen to, and Mr. Sandt's still living to tell himself! The many that had/have musical history with Elvis Presley, and wonderful to hear each time. A shout out to you, when you are talking with someone about Elvis, the factual information you know. ❤From A Nashville Girl❤

@davejones5860 3 дня назад

That’s a really cool video. Who knew. Good job guys

@LynneLovett 3 дня назад

Wow, thank you super sluths, Mr. Spa Guy and Mr. Trey. You both are the best at Elvis history period. Thanks for finding Mr. Tommy Van Sandt before him and his history with Elvis was gone. Great memories by Mr. Van Sandt. Thank you Mr. Van Sandt. Can you imagine going on a double date with Elvis...a date period. Absolutely cool interview with Mr. Van Sandt 😎 !! I am sure you know there was a second assassination attempt on President Trump...yesterday. Another investigation by you Super sleuth Mr. Spa Guy ?! Thank you both again for this cool interview with Mr. Tommy Van Sandt. Safe travels and adventures Mr. Spa Guy and Mr. Trey. God bless you both...families too❤🙏.

@swapnilpanchal25 3 дня назад

Wow thank you sir Billy for this precious interview 🙏👑⚡

@bertnobbe2746 2 дня назад

Thanks I enyoyed every minute. What a story!! I'm gonna send him a mail this week

@SpaGuy День назад

Please do!

@bertnobbe2746 День назад

@@SpaGuy I just did it an hour ago. Once again thanks for your great story's

@neildarealdeal7129 День назад

This was a joy to watch Spa Guy! Thanks for sharing and all of your hard work with editing, travel, and time... Darealdeal

@SpaGuy 19 часов назад

It's an Honor!!

@thedelshannonshow8575 2 дня назад

Great job boys! I like this stuff because I own a studio and live to hear this history. Del Shannon was my grandfathers best friend and my grandpa played lead guitar for Del before he hit. We stayed close with Del until his death and were still extremely to the Shannon/Westover family. I started a channel called the Del Shannon archives and I’d eventually like to do videos like this. It’s so important to keep these memories alive before the original people pass and then the 1st hand accounts are gone and relying on families limited family. Thanks again!

@SpaGuy 2 дня назад

That is really cool!! It is important to catch these memories from the actual people while you still can!! Congratulations on your new channel!!

@angelaneilson4364 3 дня назад

Thank You Spa Guy and Trey , This was some interview of Mr.Tommy Van Sandt you bought to us! We really enjoyed listening and watching . And you are right ! Only Spa Guy and Trey can bring Elvis’s true stories to us viewers. Again Tank You! Arrivederci!

@rwieber79 3 дня назад

Wow this amazing history and I'm so glad you found him to get his story out. He should be the 2nd name mentioned behind Sam Phillips when it comes to Early Elvis. This was even before Elvis met Col Parker wasn't it? You guys made his day by recognizing him and I think that is so awesome. I'm gonna share this with everyone I know that loves music history.

@SpaGuy 2 дня назад

This was just before the Colonel absolutely!!

@roknrolbilly 3 дня назад

hello billy.......from billy in tacoma washington......🎼🎵🎶🎵

@Carlos-r5n2b 2 дня назад

Gotta catch these people and their stories while they are still with us. I ask my mom again recently about her Elvis concert experience's. I could have went to a Asheville concert, but gave ticket to my baby sister. i was 8 -9? thought Elvis would come back several times but he didn't 😢 i saw a video i think Trey made of the motel Elvis stayed. I always thought he'd stayed a the Gove park or the fancy hotel in middle of town. In the late 80s early 90s i stayed in that motel several times. Bar hopping we'd stay in town not drive drunk. To think i might have stayed in same room.

@SpaGuy 2 дня назад

Yes he stayed at the Travel Lodge.. I have interviews the hotel manager and will put that out soon.. Trey's video had the right spot for sure!!

@Carlos-r5n2b 2 дня назад

@@SpaGuy id love to see interviews. I've told several people about the motel. Must have been top secret because everyone thought he was at the Grove Park. That motel has outside doors I don't know how they did it? because that place would have been surrounded with women like my mother ,and fathers cousin. Both have said they would have left everything to be with Elvis 😊 im talking Christians, god fearing women. Their husbands weren't jealous they would have understood 😂 I'm not joking. Elvis was the man!!!

@SpaGuy 2 дня назад

The entire hotel was rented for Elvis and the whole group musicians and all.. Elvis even shot a tv while he was there and wrote. a personal check to pay for the TV.. I will put that video out one day soon.. I have had the interview for a few years now and need to get one more interview before completing it..

@Carlos-r5n2b 2 дня назад

@@SpaGuy cool deal Billy looking forward to the video. I know you've been working on it for yrs.

@stacyn. 2 дня назад

Such a cool channel.

@scottenser464 3 дня назад

Bill does it again !

@wendyhansen8727 2 дня назад

This was just amazing! I really enjoyed hearing Tommy’s story! Thank you so much for all you do to bring these Elvis puzzle pieces to us! I live in NJ and just recently found out about a record store in Cliffside Park, NJ that Elvis stopped into in 1956 to buy a record player he saw in their window. The daughter was working there and still owns the store. It is the oldest record store in the tri-state area. Maybe an idea for a future story if you’re up this way.

@SpaGuy 2 дня назад

That is an Awesome story.. If you get anymore info email me with it.. billy@thesgnetwork.com

@Pedalsteelguitarlife 3 дня назад

Awesome video seeing him tearing up when y’all played the recording ❤

@SpaGuy 2 дня назад

It was Indeed a Banner Day!!

@bobc.5698 2 дня назад

Great Billy, Trey, and most of all, Tommy. Imagine, the same year you get your drivers license, rock and roll starts and at 16 you record and hang out with Elvis.......too much.....much too much......lol.

@janetd6686 3 дня назад

Wow! Amazing video, Billy and Trey.

@Themeparknerd1993 2 дня назад

Such a ding dang cool video! This guy loved this unannounced visit! Also, who is the guy at the end of video getting in the gray ghost? Bodyguard?

@SpaGuy День назад

Yes bodyguard!! Black Belt Mike!!

@johndavis3921 3 дня назад

40:25 The one minute and thirty-three second lyrics are in the Bill Haley and His Comets version.

@SpaGuy 2 дня назад

The article I read was saying Elvis would sing different lyrics in each version mixing the versions he heard.. Interesting stuff!!

@janetd6686 2 дня назад

Did you manage to find out anything about the girl that Elvis dated and gave the car, fur coat, and ring to?

@SpaGuy 2 дня назад

I have found a lot of information on her and and working to find all of it.. She did in fact pass in Memphis by hitting a bridge and when I reveal where it will blow your mind!!

@janetd6686 2 дня назад

@@SpaGuy I'll look forward to that video.

@janetd6686 2 дня назад

@@SpaGuy Elvis lost a lot of people in his life in accidents.

@conniethomas8466 3 дня назад

Wow Billy and Trey, this story was amazing! You Two are the very Best in Elvis History. Appreciate you both so much! TCB My friends