PART3 of 3. Jo and Billy Smith talk about what it was like to be an inner circle member of the Elvis world, and especially what it was like to be a wife and mother and family within that circle of friends and family.
What a remarkable series. It's precious that through Elvis you all became so close - family. With that being said, I am sad that Lisa and/or Priscilla choose not to include the Smith side. You all speak the truth and that stands for itself. Jo's recollections are clear and concise. Thank you, Sheri, for all you do for the fans. Cheryl
I have one opinion Avd that is Priscilla and Lisa are the ones missing out by staying close to all of you guys. It shows how much you all loved Elvis and genuinely cared. And I don’t think Gladys would be happy with this part of Elvis family being cut out. Gladys was all about family and so was Elvis. As I said just my opinion. Love you all. You are the best.
I really enjoyed listening to what you all talked about. Jo, you are a remarkable woman! Thank you Billy for being there all of that time for Elvis and your big heart. Jo, bless you for your patience with balancing family & fame's life style. The interview (questions) were well presented. Ty Sherri L. 💖💖💖
It's always puzzled me too why Lisa-Marie ñ Priscilla don't acknowledge u guys.. How sad u have so many wonderful treasured memories no amount of money could buy~ great video Thank~u 💗🙏🏼💗
I still think Billy and Jo should do a tv series of their lives involving the trials and tribulations of being related to a huge superstar. Feel free to reach out if you’d like - I can help you with that . Blessings
I think Lisa would benefit from having the love and support from Elvis’s side of the family But she has been Away from the family for so long that she deals with things The way Priscilla has taught her which is on her own. It is so sad that she doesn’t reach out to her dad’s family.
@@michelleevans4948 I've been thinking about that since her passing and like SO many things, I question if it was truly a bad attitude, or what Priscilla convinced her of. If you watched the Oprah interview, Lisa kept saying how bad she was, and each time turned to her Mom for approval. it was very sad IMHO. Also, as we all found out, Cilla literally threw her out as a young teen and forced her to live IN that evil cult she belonged to. What Mother does that?? I think Lisa had a good heart, and a lot of bad information and treatment!
@@ellenw391 yes, I agree about the “ cult “ that Scientology crap is evil . You’ve only got to see how Tom cruise is with his only daughter . They’re completely brainwashed
Umm… so sick of the Priscilla bashing. Lisa Marie said HERSELF in an interview that she didn’t want anything to do with the people around her father that not only did drugs with him but also wrote that book and promoted it. Billy Smith was unfortunately part of that group of men, be it family or not. Lisa made her own conclusions as she got older & no one would or could influence her otherwise. Priscilla has nothing to do with it.
This has been an amazing series of videos. Good job Sheri! Billy and Jo are wonderful people. I love what Jo says at the end of this video..."Everybody be safe and love each other." Those are definitely words to live by! 🧡
Didn't know this was on, such agood video Saw 1and2 thought I would have to wait for another one such good and open stortiesJo-Billy such good friends with each other and still in love you can tell.rough take off smooth landing.It had to be hard in the beginning, but so happy they worked it out, nowadays people just walk away, sometimes messes up kids lives Thank you all!
Sheri you are awesome. You remind me of your dad. He was a straight shooter and said what he thought even if other people didn’t like it. I’ve watched and read so much about Elvis’ life and the more you research the more you know these two were closest to Elvis the longest. Especially Billy. What a blessing to sit and listen to these two. Hugs. 💜
Sheri you knocked it out of the park with this. This is not an interview, it's a conversation. This is what Joe Rogan does. If I were going to make a video with Billy and Jo it would have been just like this! Thank you so much!
I’m so glad you did this three part video! I wish y’all would do more in telling the “truth” with the times you shared with Elvis and throughout his life. Many of us want to hear the honest versions, as most of us are tired of hearing the same ole sugarcoated stories.Those stories can only be sold so long and they’re way past their expiration date. Elvis died in 1977, not 1973 and not everyone was his “best” friend. . Elvis only had one brother too, his twin. Thanks again for doing this!
This type of video is EXACTLY what I have been waiting for! These memories are part of a lovely conversation and we get to listen in! It seems so relaxed with great recollections of Elvis and what he was really like. This is great! More More More, please!
I’ve watched all the MMK videos and EFM videos and just subscribed to Sheri’s videos. I feel so much compassion, love, humor, and joy between your family I can’t image ANYONE not wanting to be apart of such a loving family. As far as being close to Elvis, I would think, Billy and when you, Jo, got with Billy, y’all were closer to Elvis than anyone. I believe in one of the videos it was said Billy moved to Graceland from the beginning and stayed with Elvis until he passed. He worked, prayed, played and everything in between that Elvis needed until death. Y’all would be the go to in my eyes. I don’t know? I’ve loved Elvis since I was a toddler and that’s not exaggerating. It seems you would love his extended family as you did him. Most of us long for that family bond. I hope nothing but blessings for your entire family and I feel so blessed to get to hear the stories you share and I will watch as long as you all post. Have a great week. Take care and again many blessings.
Sheri, you rocked it in this interview. One of the best yet. You touched on an area that I dont hear too much about, and that's Priscilla and Jerry. I wish for this topic again another day. Outstanding interview, and I was teary eyed when you and your sister thanked them for being your second parents. Please keep these interviews with the Smiths going. Even though they have their own channel, the camaraderie you all share makes for great insight and conversation. I love you all so much. xoxo
This was so lovely to see all of you together and in a sense you all grew up together as well as elvis and yes sometimes it wasn’t easy but the good times were more it is a shame that Pricilla and Jerry don’t keep in contact with you all but I suppose in life we all go in different directions keep up the great work that you are all doing stay safe
Sheri, Congratulations on your new RU-vid channel ! This wasa very good interview. I 100% agree the Graceland has mistreated the Smith family by not including , not acknowledging and dissing them. Thank you and great job !
Think the management of Graceland should think twice treating Billy and jo like this they should have the freedom of Graceland and have private time there to
@@katgirlblue Billy and jo spent many years at Graceland and believe EPE should give Billy and Jo and there children private time to reflect on there life there and free entry to like they believe as do I it’s very expensive to do the tour of Graceland and they have said they won’t go back and pay don’t blame them these guys have forgotten more than what EPE will ever no
@@katgirlblue I seen a video with Danny when he went to Graceland on his channel which is really good to not sure if he did the tour but he poked his head over the wall and you could see in his face the memories came back for him so much at Graceland for the smith family like I say so many wanna be people telling stories of been involved in the Memphis group but not telling the truth there’s so much to do in Memphis I love the place but can’t come over from the UK every year I would if I could American people are so friendly
Sheri, you did a wonderful job with interviewing Jo and Billy. All 3 of you are such a big part of Elvis’s life, and it’s fascinating to hear all about it.
Thank you Sheri, Angie, Jo and Billy for your alls honesty and memories! I’m subscribed to EFM, MMK and THE MEMPHIS MAFIA BY SHERI LACKER ! Best channels on RU-vid for the truth about Elvis!! Sheri, your interviews and additional input to Billy and Jo’s stories are GREAT!! Hope y’all can continue doing this!! Thank you, thank you very much!! Keep TCB ⚡️🕺👑
❤️ this! Great job Sheri! You all are such great folks. Angie had me in tears when she said that Jo & Billy were your second family. I can't thank you enough plus Billy and Jo for the stories you bring the fans because I know for myself it gives me the opportunity to know Elvis the man and what a beautiful person he was. ❤️
Jo and Billy, I fell in love with the two of you while reading “Elvis and the Memphis Mafia “ by Alanna Nash and Marty, Lamar and you!! Sure wish I could meet you, talk to you, be friends with the two of you!! I am 68 and have loved your cousin since I was 9. I cried for weeks when your cousin left us too soon!!!
Jo&Billy I believe you are very classy. The qualities you two portray, is the definition of class!!!!! I would never speak for Elvis but in my opinion, the way Elvis held family in high, high regard it would be disappointing to him after his death, how ya all were viewed/treated. Thank you for sharing this history with us!! Thank you Sherri Lacker!!
Thanks so much for this video. I am so pleased to hear about Elvis from folks who really knew him. I know that Billy and Jo have nothing but love for Elvis.
See how well you know the stories of the most famous person in America and you are his relatives thank you for all the stories You all are awesome God bless you all
I love this channel. It's too bad that Lisa's daughters won't get the truth or share the memories of their grandfather with the Smith and Lacker families. Since my dad died I've lost all contact with my cousins.
I've always said i think Elvis would be disgusted by the way the Smith side has been treated since his passing. Billy And Jo deserve so much better than how they have been treated
Jo and Billy have a beautiful love story. They are blessed to have had a long marriage full of love. They both seem like nice honest people. Thanks for sharing your stories with the fans.
I stumbled on this today ! I absolutely loved it!! You are the TRUE Elvis family! He’s looking down with love for you both . I follow the other 2 channels but didn’t know a Lacker channel existed. I need to look into more ❤
Absolutely loved these 3 videos Sherrie you did a great job on these videos with Billy and jo you guys are just about the last people to tell these stories all true keep it up also on another matter I really wanted to buy some stuff you sell but the shipping is so expensive such a shame for the UK based fans because your shirts and things look really good
Thanks Sheri, hooked in by the lovely little jingle at the start. Jo is such a sweet humble lady and has a great heart. Billy goes right back to childhood with Elvis so this couple are the real deal. Love them so much from here in the U.K xx
I believe Elvis would be shocked how the smith family has been treated,forgive me for saying so but its wrong.your all as good people as anyone,God bless you all!
So glad u have this channel because I know u all tell the truth and the real facts. That’s sad that Lisa and her children and grandchild doesn’t know the smiths. I think they would love u all more than the other side.
so down to earth,, so real hearing her talking about all the places around here,,Shes got a memory,, id forgotten the street names santa barbara and almost monica
Hello to everyone, thank you for making this great video. You are awesome! Stay safe too. I really enjoyed this interview with Ms. Jo and Mr. Billy! ❤ I loved the closeness between all of you, it was so heartwarming to see. Grace from Canada
Priscilla knows you guys know the truth about her and Elvis relationship; the good, the bad, the ugly. it’s human nature to try to distance ourselves from those who have knowledge of the facts. This is her cross to carry in the end. It’s a damn shame she doesn’t foster a loving relationship with you guys for Lisa’s sake. Either way, thank you for sharing your wonderful past with us. We appreciate you both, Billy and Jo! ❤❤
Love you billy and jo. You are so down to earth, sweet and classy. Shame on priscilla for not keeping close. Feel sorry for Lisa. She lost her daddy and her daddy's family. What a huge loss for a little 9 yr old girl. You all could have been such a help and comfort to her and her children. I am sure that elvis would not have done that to priscilla's family if things had been in the reverse. Elvis would not be pleased that priscilla did not remain close with his family as his family meant everything to him. So very sad.❤
Awesomeness, you all are so genuine and sweet , thanks for sharing your interesting memories and life you all lived. I love your stories , thank you !!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
These videos are wonderful I too subscribe to EFM and MMK .... I am a fan of E.P AD... I was only 3 months old when he passed .... The love BOTH my parents had for Elvis showed me my first glimpse of how special he is! .... Not was IS he will NEVER b forgotten that was one of his biggest fears being forgotten.,.. Thank you Sherri, Angie Billy Jo ... I guess Epe .. Cilla and all the EXECUTIVES ... Keep his image alive... But YOU ALL KEEP THE HUMAN BEING ALIVE!!! THAT MEANS SO MUCH MORE!!!! " Living up to an image is one thing, being a human being is another" end quote enough said!!!! We miss u Elvis ❤ again..... Thank u for keeping his light alive!!! That light is the loving person he was to his family and friends AND fans!!!!!!!
There have been sooo many books written about Elvis but Billy is a blood relative and I once read that Billy was the one that knew the TRUTH. I'm glad that Billy and Jo were there until the end. You are all wonderful. Thank you for this channel you do a wonderful job
Hi Billy and Jo Smith. Billy, since you knew Elvis better than anyone else alive, may I ask your opinion on Mindi Miller? She's all over youtube talking about her "relationship with Elvis.".: Frankly, I believe very little of what she says. Billy, did you ever meet her, and was she riding in one of the limos during the funeral corteges? I enjoy listening to you and Jo sharing your knowledge about Elvis. Many thanks! May the Lord bless you and your lovely family.
Sherri please keep your videos coming you are an amazing interviewer. I remember your dad had a website back in the day called ask Marty or something like that 😊
@@thememphismafia83 your dad has done some very raw and truthful interviews and he just told it like it was a very genuine man. I feel like you’re honoring not only Elvis but your dad as well 💞. Us longtime Elvis fans know the truth but PP is trying to erase the truths and plant a different story 😡. Please don’t let it happen Elvis would be so unhappy. Your father has said the day Elvis asked him to be his best man Elvis told him he had to marry her that he was being forced to otherwise trouble would come from Captain Beaulieu.
I also seen that MARTY said five mins before the ceremony ELVIS said he didn't want to go through with the wedding!! MARTY said you can't leave her at the altar ...
