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I believe that Elvis continued to search because he wanted to understand why God chose him to be the messenger through his many fabulous talents and gifts.
Hello to all the Smith family, just wanted you to know we love that you make us feel closer to Elvis when you share your life with him. Thank you, Mr. Billy, Mrs. Jo and Ms. Danielle 😊 Grace and Alain from Canada ❤
Sheila Ryan was at a Vegas concert with Elvis and sat at the table with Priscilla and Lisa. The audio video is on RU-vid of this introduction. There are many pictures of Elvis and Sheila out there. In her interview, she states that she dated Elvis steady for 2 years. ‘73-‘75. He was also dating LT.
Yes she was Elvis also dated a few others while dating Linda Thompson Why she still trying to stay relevant after all these years trying to act like her and Elvis were exclusive is ridiculous she was a woman who must of either had very low self esteem or hung on to him fir what she was getting
This is a quote from Priscilla: “Sometime later we were summoned to another retreat, the one that quartered Sri Daya Mata, the woman who assumed leadership [of the Self-Realization Fellowship] after the passing of Yogananda. She was soft-spoken and natural, a person obviously at peace with herself. Elvis took to her immediately. Thus began an ongoing dialogue between Elvis and Sri Daya Mata that profoundly influenced his life. At the beginning of this spiritual enterprise, Elvis was wildly enthusiastic. Beyond talking of joining a monastery, he wanted to form a commune. He wanted to devote his life to helping others fulfill themselves through devotional discipline. In fact, he wanted to be a leader of the Self-Realization Fellowship. In this regard, Daya Mata was especially wise. This higher level of spirituality,” he’d tell her, “is what I’ve been seeking my whole life. Now that I know where it is and how to achieve it, I want to teach it. I want to teach it to all my fans-to the whole world.”
was about too place in a similar comment until I read yours, yes and he made frequent phone calls to her when he felt he needed guidance when certain situations presented themselves
She’s not the only one that knew. Joe said very quietly In the beginning “Days Mata.” Idk why they are acting like it’s a secret, or a bad thing? Joe Esposito, Jerry Shilling & Larry Geller and I think Marty Lacker and the rest of the “Memphis Mafia” knew.
@@aburrows4655It could've been when Elvis had a home in California and before Billy started working full time with Elvis. Billy did work for the railroad for a period of time.
Thank you for the video Billy,Jo and Danielle. It must have been heartbreaking decision for you guys to Leave Graceland . Also,heartbreaking being in Graceland without Elvis and knowing that he would never come back. We Fans are glad and happy to have you guys sharing unforgettable memories. Thank you Arrivederci!
Was it as exciting for y'all when Elvis performed, as it was for all of his fans? I have often wondered, since y'all were always around him. Thanks for sharing all of these great stories ❤
@@efmelvisfansmatter1129 That's Wonderful! I knew it would have to be exciting. I never got to see Elvis, but if I could have seen anyone in the world, it would have been Elvis. Thanks so much for answering my question ❤
I look forward to Sunday & a new EFM show. It warms my heart to see you looking healthy & sharing Elvis with us. I am delighted to hear you plainly state about Elvis’ belief in following Jesus & trusting in God the Heavenly Father. We hear his gospel songs & assume he was a disciple, but it is comforting to hear you confirm it. Thank you for being our link to Elvis & his life. (Nice work Danielle)
Thank you for reconfirming Elvis' faith in Jesus Christ. I really enjoy watching him sing "How Great Thou Art" in 1977. It was especially moving, but I think it turned from just singing to a "time of worship," for him, particularly when he sang "How great I think you are, Oh Lord." The ending was superb! I really enjoyed this video. Thank you much for the information.
Excellent video I love listening to your Elvis stories thank you Billy and Jo and I love when the young lady sits in on the conversation too Thank you again
The lady was over the spiritual retreat in California that Elvis visited. She was like a monk. Read many stories about his friendship with her. Elvis' privacy was protected there and the mediation garden was an idea resukting from his peace in that area
Elvis used to hand out copies of “The Impersonal life by Joseph S Benner” this is a great book that explains life well…. It’s all about spiritual consciousness ✨
@@aburrows4655 No, I’ve heard to his nearest and dearest… he would make notes and underline parts he really enjoyed…. He also would get quite excited about the book and even read parts to whoever was around him at Graceland… I’m hoping Billy remembers and could talk about it… but appreciate he cannot recall every single thing…. Elvis was definitely awakening and Billy mentions Larry Gellar who was not only his hairdresser and friend but his spiritual teacher. 😃✨
Danielle, Jo & Billy - wonderful Q & A session today ...I believe the Sheila was Sheila Ryan , it was either in Lake Tahoe or Las Vegas ...if I'm not mistaken that maybe on one of the FTD collector CD concerts ...I'll have to check ! But I'm 99 % certain it was Sheila Ryan ! Thank you so much for all you guys do for taking the time out of your lives to do these videos and answer the fan questions ! For me personally it means more to me then you can ever know and I for one greatly appreciate it!! I love you all and keep you in my prayers daily !! God bless and have a wonderful week !!! ♥️♥️ Charlie
It was Sheila Ryan. Elvis did ask her to show her rings off. Elvis went with Sheila and Linda during the same period including 1974. Also Priscilla took Lisa Marie to see Elvis many time in Vegas and was there when Elvis girlfriends were there too. That never mattered to any of them. Priscilla and Lisa was there when he asked Sheila to show off her rings.
He called Priscilla beautiful & talked bad about Mike Stone lol. He told the crowd about the very expensive Rolls Royce Priscilla gifted him that night! And that he was going to give her the Stutz. Idk if he changed his mind or what? But there’s a picture of Priscilla standing up she looked so beautiful.
@@aburrows4655 Linda lied a lot! Elvis had multiple girl friend’s while with her. And he told the guys and this blonde lady you probably know who she is she was on heehaw. Dianne Goodman is her name. Well they had a few dates. and Elvis said let the press get the pics of her with me and he told her to hug on him and stuff he said “Linda’s staring to think we are Married.”
I love hearing the memories you both have Jo and billy, and Thankyou to Danielle for doing such a great job, putting all this together for everyone,love and light to you all xox 🇦🇺😘💕
I am still interested in hearing about the journey you all took from Tupelo to Memphis. I realize it is not a far distance, but Billy -- do you remember who made this decision? And how many of you were there and what kind of car? What did you take with you, what did Gladys take, did Elvis take his guitar? Thank you for considering my question.
Everyone in Elvis's orbit, with the notable exception of Jerry Schilling, had a hard time recovering from Elvis's death. After nearly 20 years with Elvis, they weren't skilled to do anything else. Jerry Schilling, long before Elvis's death, had managed other groups, including the Beach Boys.
I was there in Las Vegas concert Elvis did say that Priscilla Lisa and Shelia were at the same table Elvis introduced all of them and he did say hold up your ring Sheila I just bought you. It is true. Love your channel God Bless Much Love
Hi folks. Great to see you all, your all looking fab as usual. Many thanks for your treasured memories, answering q's and all your time and input. Have a great w/end, cant wait till next catch up again, so top of the world to you all, sending love and hugs from the U.K. Btw we are having our king (wingnut) ( joke) sworn in this w/end, but we all know there is only one King in our life time. uuhh hu xxxx
Thank you so much Danielle,Jo & Billy for another fun and interesting video! I have a question if you wouldn't mind answering.I have heard a few different reasons why Elvis didn't do the movie 'A Star Is Born' from a few different people who were very close to him and it confuses me as to what is the truth which is why I am here now.I believe out of everyone, Elvis confided in Billy and Jo the most and therefore I would like to know the absolute truth why Elvis didn't do that movie.If this question was asked before by anyone else in an earlier video then I apologize for asking again.Thank you all so much for your time and for being here for all of us fans.God Bless you all.
Thank you Billy , Jo and Danielle l could just imagine how you all felt being with the most Iconic Male Singer in the World of Course he was your Cousin Billy n Jo how did you feel about being with Elvis during those times was it just a normal experience with y’all and took it for granted or did you think wow lam with Elvis Presley on this plane and he’s going to be performing on stage for hundreds of people and everywhere he goes people are just smitten with him ! Did y’all feel Special ? I guess that’s the word to use / Question! Thank you so much 🙏👍💕🙏❤️🙏💜🙏
Think i remember Elvis telling Sheila to show her ring and something about Priscilla buying him a car! How exciting it had to be for you guys!Flying all over the place. What did Sonny do when Elvis went in the army?I I think Red was in Germany with him.Don't remember Sonny there. Thank all lf you for sharing your life with us!Love it❤❤❤❤
The show you're talking about was in Vegas. Closing night show from September 1974. Sheila Ryan was seated in the same booth as Lisa and Priscilla. This is the same show where Elvis gets angry about rumors that he is "strung out."
Ladyis Sri Daya Mata in self realization fellowship Lake Srine as spiritual advisor it is like coach , Sheila was on concert were Pricilla came with Lisa and yes he talk about divorce and said this is Sheila my girlfriend snd asked her ti show ring!
Hello Billy and Jo and Danielle. As I have said before it is cool to hear from people who were there and know what went down. Billy and Jo you were there to hear and see it. We have been Friends on Facebook for some time and I Appreciate you guys. I was hoping to ask this question. What do you think Elvis would think of Graceland, would he be proud of how it is done or disgusted by it. I am leaning towards the latter as Elvis thought a lot of His fans and would not want them ripped off. It seems to me that they are focusing on the money instead of Elvis memory at Graceland. Thanks
This was a great discussion. I had read that he had learned with Larry Geller and discussed all religions. I also heard Elvis was very interested in the numeric value in names.
Great job with the Q & A Danielle.I am really enjoy listening to Billy & Jo's answer. QUESTION: I never really paid attention to the timeline of when Elvis started using the "Lisa Marie' for touring but one source said it was not until November of 1975. Elvis had a tour in the summer of 1975. Did he charter a private plane for this tour and were you on that tour. Do you remember any of the other planes?
I’m new to the channel and so far loving it! I was born August 1977 my dad was is a huge fan of Elvis I grow up with his music always playing in my house. It’s awesome to have a channel like this my dad will love it too. For your next Q & A I would love to know more about when Sonny and Red left I know the story of them being let go. Of course being hurt they wrote a book about Elvis. Did Elvis Sonny and Red ever “make up” before Elvis passed? The phone call between Red and Elvis where Elvis spoke about his wedding and not wanting to get married always seemed weird to me, why was Elvis talking about that it seemed so out of the blue? Last question how do you feel about the movie Elvis and Me made years ago about Priscilla’s book. Was that pretty close to being true? Was Priscilla the love of his life? Did he always want her back? Thanks so much for your time!
I love your channel. I've been following for awhile. It would be a dream come true to meet Billy and Jo. I'm 55 years old. And I've been an Elvis fan since I was 8 years old in 1975.
It on sound board recording from Closing Show Sept. 3, 1974 "Desert Storm" CD. Same show where Elvis cuss out the tabloids on stage. Which I loved it. LOL
Appreciate your stories and being able to connect back to Elvis’s Life with your family! Thanks for always being there for Elvis even in his last days when he was in bad health and keeping him cared for! Really feel bad I missed Elvis in Chicago on October 14 1976 as it was my 19th Birthday, but was giving birth right around that time as he said at the concert that he was in Chicago back in 1971 and so sorry I didn’t see him then! I never seen Elvis live but my uncle saw him when they were both in service at the same time and have seen Diamond Joe when he toured with Trent Carlini . Keeping your family in my hearts and prayers you guys are great! What a wonderful life you had and a big part of history!
Did Billy and Jo accompany Elvis to the concert in Lake Charles, LA (1975). Elvis ended up agreeing to do two nights because there was so many people wanting to see him. I was only 5, so I wasn't there. But, people still talk about those concerts and how good they were.
I have a CD from a live show in Vegas where elvis introduced Priscilla and lisa. Then he says sitting beside her is my girlfriend Sheila and ask her to stand up and show the ring in had bought her. He go's on yo explain him and Priscilla still remain friends and have a daughter to raise. So yes that did happen
Hi billy and joe thank you to Danelle for the hard work that she does in putting the vlogs together it does take a lot of work enjoying the questions that come up you had a very special relationship with elvis and he trusted you both I think that you did the right thing leaving Graceland when you did it was your home for so long never the same when he passed but the one thing you will always have that no one else has are the memories of the time there people go to Graceland to see it but when you lived there it’s a different matter just a question do you think elvis would approve of what they have done at Graceland now for the tourists and fans I know he was very proud of his home
That Priscilla/Sheila/Lisa story is true. There's a recording of it and dated pictures from the show with Sheila Ryan in attendance. Elvis had many girlfriends throughout his time with Linda. According to Linda, he was faithful for the first year of their relationship (i honestly doubt that... because the guys and Linda herself have also admitted that he'd wake up in the middle of the "night" when the girl he was with was sleeping, and would meet with other women). Past that point he was dating around and Linda was one of the women on the roster. She was the "main" woman, but she was still one of many. Yes, he introduced Sheila Ryan to the crowd, had her show the crowd a ring he bought her. Introduced Priscilla and Lisa, who was sitting in the booth with Sheila and spoke about how his girlfriend, Sheila, and Priscilla could be friendly with each other despite the divorce etc. lol Elvis was too much :D
Thank all of y’all for doing this. I would like to say that there was a concert in Las Vegas that Priscilla and Lisa Marie were these and he did introduce a lady and told her to hold up your ring and show everyone But I cannot recall who that was. Elvis and Priscilla were already divorced. We can go back and look up that concert again and find out her name. I just remember the beautiful Linda Thompson and the beautiful Ginger at the end. Priscilla was flighty and cheated on him
How many times Elvis cheated on Priscilla. It was Sheila Ryan and that was thé concert where hé introduced Priscilla and Lisa to the audience and said how beautiful Priscilla was and explained his version on why they divorced
The story about Sheila Ryan is true. There's audio of it and it happened in Las Vegas. Sheila was sitting at the same table with Priscilla and Lisa and Elvis introduced them from the stage. He said something like, you can see that everyone gets along so don't believe the stories you read, etc., because they were at the same table. Yes he was with Linda at that time but he was also seeing Sheila, and Linda wrote about it in her book, saying that Elvis introduced another woman (Sheila) to the audience, calling her his "new girlfriend" and Linda said she was hurt by that, he hadn't done it ever before.
Yes , i heard this audio when Elvis talked during a few minutes, but i’m french and didn’t have the translation in french, could you explain me this dialogue please, i would like to know what he said exactly, thank you very much 💕
@@user-ks5dl4ur2v it's on RU-vid. You can type in "Elvis talks about Priscilla and Lisa," and it will come up. He introduced Priscilla and Lisa and Sheila, and made a point of saying that they were all at the same table, because everyone gets along very well, so don't believe everything you read. Words to that effect. He told Sheila to hold up her hand to show everyone her ring, and he said that he and Priscilla were friends and said he gave her a Jaguar after the divorce. He said they did not get divorced because of another man or another woman, but because he was always gone. Lisa was six years old at the time, he called her "my little six year old daughter" and when he introduced Priscilla he also said how beautiful she was.
@@katgirlblue Merci beaucoup pour votre réponse, je viens d’écouter le dialogue sur RU-vid avec une traduction française, mais pas clairement traduite en ce qui concerne Mike Stone... Je comprends qu’Elvis se moque de lui apparemment, que pensez-vous de ce discours ?
@@user-ks5dl4ur2v avant toute chose, veuillez m’excuser pour mon Francais! Ca fait environs 30 ans, que ju n'ai pas parler un mot, so please excuse me for that. Je ne pense pas qu'Elvis a s’est moqué de Mike Stone du tout. Je pense qu'il voulais to "save face" for himself, because his wife had left him. That's why he said - "It wasn't because of another man or another woman" when obviously it was. He just tried to be a gentleman, and so he said that they divorced because he was gone too much. C'est vrai, mais c'est vrai aussi que there was another man, and he had lots of other women. Priscilla said that she was horrified by this speech! It was very out of character for him to talk about his personal life, never mind on stage! She couldn't believe that he discussed the divorce, as well as money. She said she was so embarrassed.
@@katgirlblue Oh don’t be sorry for your french, it’s me, i’m sorry for my english ! Thank you very much for your explainations, it’s clear now for me, Priscilla a dû avoir honte, at the same time, i’m discovering a lot of bad things about her on RU-vid, she loves money, Elvis didn’t want to marry her, etc... God bless you ✨️
First of all, thanks so much for all the videos y’all do and for sharing all your memories! I grew up listening to Elvis because my mom and dad were (and still are) HUGE Elvis fans. We went to Memphis on occasion and would always ride by Graceland and usually go to Libertyland. Fortunately, I’m only a couple of hours from Memphis in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. My question is this. In most all the documentaries I’ve seen about Elvis and any of the shows that just talk about his life, have y’all ever noticed that in almost every one of them, when they mention Billy, they ALWAYS say, Elvis’ cousin, Billy Smith? Lol I mean I know Billy IS his cousin but it just gets kind of funny to notice how much they say that in EVERY show! Elvis’ cousin, Billy Smith 😊. I just wondered if y’all had noticed that too.
Hi guys, I saw Elvis in concert in 1976 in San Diego California. During the concert a mascot, a man dressed like a chicken, was dancing down the aisles towards the stage. Elvis got a big kick out of it. Do you remember this? Dod Elvis ever talk about it? Have a great week. ⚘️💜
This was after the divorce and I listened to that introduction. Elvis introduced all 3 of them. Elvis saw Sheila at the same time he saw Linda. That date you said may not be correct.
Billy-Jo do y'alknowl if Mr. Tony from Marlowes was ever invited to Graceland or if Elvis gave him jewelry or a car? He sure speaks highly of Elvis and I just can't bring myself to ask him questions even tho he's very open and sweet telling me of conversation he had with Elvis.
Tell us more about when you came to Maine. I was in High School when Elvis came here. He stayed at the Sheraton hotel in Portland, it was told he had the whole top floor. I never saw Elvis, but my significant other still has his ticket for the concert Elvis never made, in 1977. What did Elvis like about Maine?
Yes, the video was of Sheila Ryan. That was the night he went on his rant. Priscilla was there with Lisa and Elvis said, we are great friends and she bought me a car ( forgot but expensive car) this was the night that Lamar and others told him he was talking to much. It was the paunch video.
I heard that statement by Elvis from the stage in Vegas. He even mentioned how the ladies were sharing a booth. I think it’s the same night he said they remained friends for sake of raising a daughter.
Daneille jo and billy you’re videos are amazing fantastic and awesome too watch I love 💕 those stories about elvis too and my dream is to visit Graceland and communicate with elvis and Lisa Marie I always live elvis elvis fans matter 8:58pm ⚡️⚡️🕺thanks ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️tcb tlc tce⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️1:19pm
I read these books about letters to/from E, Brando and Belafonte to a woman who claimed to be a spiritualist - absolutely nuts. And horrifying in what they claim happened to E.
Questions about an affair or accusations of an affair between Sonny and Priscilla are because of at least one, if not two, solo interviews Sonny had which can be found on RU-vid. He used words like “situation with Priscilla” and “only she and I know” and “she apologized” and how he’d never have anything to do with her afterward. It’s Sonny’s own word choice in those solo interviews that created the suspicion.
I saw that interview with Sonny too. I got the impression that she got mad at Sonny and Red cause they were the ones who realized she was having an affair with Mike stone. Snd They told Elvis. that was the impression that I got cause she wouldn’t speak to Sonny especially. But that was what I thought that was about. Thst is just my impression. That’s just me. Not that Sonny had any affair with her. I don’t think no matter what anyone thinks of Sonny that he would have ever had any affair with Priscilla. I just don’t think that was in Sonny’s DNA.
I was always under the impression that Priscilla and sonny didn’t get along. Maybe because some kind of situation had happened, or almost happened, between them? Idk I just know I don’t think they were fond of each other.
Great channel guys I love it........ A quick question Could you please advise when and why the area directly outside the Graceland Gates was changed. The big white curbs where taken out from either side of the gate and a flat surface replaced what was there? Was this something Elvis wanted done or was this at the City's request. Thank you.
There is a recording of Elvis telling Sheila to hold up her hand and show the ring, and pointing out his x wife. It's very easy to find. He was addressing the crowd or press about his divorce, how amicable it was, etc... odd they don't know about this or never heard it. Rita Moreno actress from West side story, and Daya Mata was the spiritual advisor. Vicki
Don't know if my messages get into y'all I love the video Joe Billy Danielle I have a niece that lives in Omaha Nebraska to great place is a beautiful place take care love you bye-bye
Yes I remember the plane Lisa Marie Rose took me to see it it was beautiful on the inside and read it was really nice but I don't fly God didn't give me wings and I don't get on the ship cuz I don't have fans on my feet but I know the plane was beautiful and I know y'all had a great time keep up the good work with the stories take care love you