Hey Billy! I appreciate you coming out and just saying it and not sugarcoating it! Remember, you were closest to Elvis and your still with us. So your account of what happens/happened will go down in history. These videos are probably more important than you realize. Please never hold back if it’s the truth!
Billy, you certainly chose the right lady to ride that crazy ride of life with Elvis. I know that having family around was a bless for Elvis. What a treasure trove of memories ya'll have to share together....and we thank you for sharing them with us. Love the lighter hair, Jo. Bless you and your family, always. ❤
Man that infuriates me that Colonel stole from Elvis like that and I'm just a fan so I can only imagine how that must have and still makes you Billy and Jo feel. I knew he got 50% of the merchandise and stuff for awhile but I didn't know he was getting 50% of everything and especially for 10 years!!!! He should have never got a dime over 20% tops. Just shows how loyal of a person Elvis was even to the detriment of himself.
Thank You! Billy And Jo my husband and I enjoy watching your video, interesting stories and memories of your life with Elvis and passion for horses It sounds like you guys had much fun! What Great Memories!!!! You two look great and make a beautiful couple! God Bless you guys!
The picture of your Family in the end of this video is so cute! Jo you look SO beautiful! You looked just like Priscilla! I can see Elvis & Billy had the same taste in Women! Beautiful dark haired ladies. ❤️
That was so funny!I know it was the most carefree time Elvis had since becoming famous! Col. Worked Elvis way to hard!I think I know why. If Gladys had lived there would not have been Col.She saw straight through him!Thank you guys for telling it like it happened!Enjoyed!
Beauitful memories DIRECT from the FOLKS who actually LIVED them ! Some things all the RESEARCH in the world , can not be equal to, and you can't get anywhere else ! Thank you for sharing all this with us .
@EFM. YES!! 🙋♀️ . And they “didn’t have to RESEARCH” there’s because they “ LIVED IT WITH ELVIS”. And as the old saying goes, “ It came straight from the horses mouth”!! 🐴🐎. Sorry Billy & Jo. Didn’t mean any offense!! 😉. But thought that fit right in with your alls ranch memories and good times with Elvis!! Just saying y’all don’t have to do so-called “RESEARCH”, like someone 👎👎👎 does!! TCB ⚡️🕺👑
These ranch memories are some of your alls best!! 🐴🐎🐄🐂 . I can see and hear the joy in your expressions and voices! 😊. I’m so glad Elvis had the chance to relax and enjoy himself for awhile!! LMAO at Elvis and “Cat Ballou”! Should’ve got rid of Parker instead of the ranch!! We’ve had horses in the past and you’re right Billy about the wild ones! We had a “nutcase on 4 legs” too. LOL. Didn’t take long to get rid of him, after he bucked my husband off and then fell on him! Thanks for the memories and keep TCB ⚡️🕺👑. Danielle, keep doing your great job! And say “Hi” to Laney! 👋
I’m a looonnng time fan. I’m 77 yr old-grew up loving Elvis from his career beginning to the end. I don’t recall ever hearing much about the ranch. I can understand though why it was kept pretty much quiet. He sure needed a place to get away from ppl and have some joy and fun, just as we all need. So glad to know he had that kinda peace sometimes. Am glad you’re still around to reassure us that he did! Thank you!
I thank you so much for another great EFM-"session"! I am really thankfull that you share your stories with us... The honest, pure love for Elvis is so clear to feel and l trust you always because you were actually there and your family! We, the "normal" fans like me from europe know the stories from books etc..."second hand" you can say... Please never stop!! Love you, guys!!
Thank u Billy & Jo . You guys have a way of going back in time and bringing us fans right along with you. Not sure how I can thank you for making us Elvis fans feel like we truly matter !! 😳😆 Love y’all !
@jeff powell ~ I agree with every word you said!! 🙋♀️ Billy and Jo “ALWAYS” tell it just like it is, without “ANY RESEARCH”, like someone else has to, because they LIVED IT WITH ELVIS !! They’re always TCB ⚡️🕺👑
Hello to all the Smith family, that was such a lovely visit with you. Mr. Billy it was so funny when you said that horse was a nutcase on four legs 😄 you always make me laugh, I love all your family stories ❤ Thank you lovely Jo, Danielle and Billy for all you do. Grace from Canada
Enjoy when guys tell the stories that only y’all could know about you guys where there with Elvis almost all the time I can’t imagine everything you guys have seen and heard Thank you both for sharing stay strong
Thanks for the video. I can tell you all had so much fun at the ranch. What an experience you all had being with Elvis and obviously he did to. Have a great week. Love when you guys show the old photos. Thanks again.
Thank you so much for these sweet and treasured stories. We love hearing them and know that people all around the world do as well! We also appreciate that you share prayer requests at the end of the video- very kind and thoughtful of you. ❤️🙏❤️
Thanks again Jo Billy And Danielle for sharing more of your great memories 🥰 very much appreciated! 😁 crikey the story about the horse was funny 🤣😅 sending you all love ❤ 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘
I really hate that Elvis had to give up the ranch! It sounds like that's the only time since his mother died that he truly found some peace and happiness. I know it broke your hearts when he had to give it up too.
Thanks for keeping the memories of Elvis alive. Thanks for always being there for Elvis. I love hearing you and your wife stories about yesteryear. Keep them coming.
Billy-Jo Smith You have made my week…and it’s only 6.30am here in the U.K.❤ Thank you SO much for sharing these precious memories of your time at the ranch. Obviously hearing these memories means the world to me and all of us at The Circle G Foundation. I’d love to talk to you on a one to one basis about times at the ranch🙏. In the meantime I will share this to our page so all our supporters around the world get to see it. Thank you and love to you and all your family. #thecirclegfoundation
Thank you Billy, Jo, and Danielle for these wonderful videos. I really enjoyed hearing more about Elvis and you both on the ranch. The stories comes across to me that the ranch was a favorite place where Elvis enjoyed spending time. A place where he could be just a regular person and relax and be away from the limelight. I smiled when you told of him riding around with a hammer and nails mending the fence. That vision is just really so special to me. Elvis having to pay Colonel 50% is so ridiculous. I've never had very good feelings about the Colonel. The bad sure does far outweigh the good. Heard the grandfather clock twice ----always love that!! Appreciate all your family does. Take care and God Bess. Your puppy is cute.
Cat Ballou was the most hilarious movie I saw as a teenager.. that is so funny.. I can imagine.. Lol 😂🤣 .. We know why out here on the Colonel too.. highway robbery frankly. But I know you want to keep it happy. All of you are the sweetest and Elvis's grand niece Danielle.
Have you guys thought about another book? You both are so respected and loved in the Elvis community and the Elvis circle of friends and relatives are thinning out fast!
Thank you for another great video! I am a military wife and my husband has been in the army for 18 years. It’s not an easy life to live and being away from family and friends can get really tough and these videos give me something to look forward to every week! So thank you so much for bringing joy and laughter to my life! And billy reminds me so much of my dad! Love you billy and jo! ❤️I really wish I could’ve been at the q&a event with you guys!
Enjoyed listening to your stories of living at the Circle G Ranch and your adventures there with ELVIS. I'm sure ELVIS loved his Ranch and hated to sell it. What a great retreat for him to get away and relax with family. Giving it all up to sell, must of been bittersweet for him. Billy and Jo, you have many great memories with ELVIS. Thank You both for sharing your precious memories. God Bless ✝️✌️❤️. 5-23-22
Your memories and stories are precious. Even the minutest details are so awesome- like mending fences. Thank you for sharing these GREAT stories with the fans! Thank you!!!
Man, if we all could live the way y'all did, this world would be a better place. Having a life, working and playing with friends and family would be the best.
Hi Billy and Jo how is everyone doing are you happy that spring is here and warmer weather is on the way. I am so happy living in northern michigan is not easy snow and more snow omg. Sounds like living with Elvis was always a lot of fun and you had to keep on your toes and takeing care of him was a big job. Keep the videos coming i so enjoy them.
These stories are so nice ! It feels so good just to sit here in my kitchen table drinking my coffee and listening to you all’s stories. I could sit here and picture all that you guys are saying and just enjoying the moment 👍🏼😊❤️
Thank you for sharing your stories about living on the ranch. It sounds like ya'll had a great time. I dreamed about Elvis twice last night. I was dreaming he was at the gates at Graceland with all of ya'll, but Graceland was in a town near by where I live. It wasn't in Memphis. It would take too long to try and explain everything that I dreamed, but it was so crazy and funny. lol !! 😂 Elvis was asking me how many grandkids I had now. Haha..!! It seemed so real. 😀 Anyway thanks again for the stories. 🤠🐎❤👍
Hey Joe Billy this is Marie sorry I haven't been watching videos I've been a little bit under the weather by losing my little dog I love you little dog and your left Joe it sure is cute it's going to take a while for me to get over losing mine but I love the story about the ranch and the horses and all y'all sounded like you had a great time and a great life love you Joe love you Billy Danielle y'all take care keep up the good work bye-bye 🥰
Oh I love horses but my favorite are draft horses really big ones. The big ones don’t have a lots of running. I can just imagine Jo brivg scared. So glad you weren’t hurt.
Do either of you recall a lady named Sandi Pichon ? She’s deceased but knew Elvis, Gladys, and Verno from the time she was 14 living at the house before Graceland. She was a big fan her whole life, befriended men in Elvis circle and Linda Thompson.
Another wonderful video. You guys tell the stories so well that I could almost see Elvis and all of you on that ranch. I appreciate you guys letting us in on these special times you all had with Elvis. I get angry thinking about the colonel getting 50% and never even booking Elvis overseas were I bet he would have enjoyed performing for his fans there.
Loved hearing you talk & your memories about the ranch 💖 I was lucky enough to have a small tour there recently (am from NZ) & really wanted to hear some personal stories so Thankyou! Such a Beautiful place xx
MR.BILL AND MRS JO I WILL BE HONEST I STARTED CRYING WATCHING THIS ONE IT JUST HIT ME LIKE ONLY ELVIS CAN AND I JUST REALLY MISS AND LOVE YOUR COUSIN ELVIS PRESLEY THE KING OF ROCK.N.ROLL FOREVER AND ALLWAYS
Was Danny Mac a baby when y’all lived at the ranch? Were any kids living on farm? Seems like Elvis was relaxed there. I’ve heard Priscilla say that was some of her happiest times with Elvis. It’s a shame Elvis didn’t renegotiate with the colonel. That wasn’t right. Elvis was so Sheltered I feel like he really didn’t know any better. ( the business side) It was all about a handshake. Good memories thanks for sharing. Jo your hair looks fab. Danielle you’re doing a great job with your videos keep up the good work. Be Blessed -Ruby North Carolina
Billy and Jo love you both ❤. I love your puppy what's it name? We losted our sweet baby a couple weeks ago and I miss her something terrible. Take care you two and you too Danielle and Laney and your hubby Danielle too.
@Nancy Shank - Hi my Elvis friend!! 🙋♀️. Good to see your comment. How are you? Been missing our Ashley / Elvis Trivia Nights!! 😞. Sorry about losing your puppy! 😥
Thumbs up 467 im way up on thumbs up just getting the chance today to watch this video thanks guys allways love you guys and ELVIS .MAN I MISS ELVIS A WHOLE LOT MAN O MAN THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER LIKE ELVIS LOVE YOU ELVIS STILL TODAY AND ALLWAYS YOUR COUSIN IS A WONDERFUL MAN HE REALLY LOVES YOU ELVIS CAN YOU HEAR ME UP THERE IN ROCK.N.ROLL HEAVEN I BELIEVE YOU CAN ..
I’m glad to have a new EFM to start the week. The ranch sounds like a little piece of Heaven. You have such fond memories of it. I can understand relocating the trailers away from the barn. Animals produce a great deal of “fertilizer.” Did Danny & Joey have horses or ponies there or at Graceland?
Can you say why the colonel took 50 per cent? It might be old news, but that's part of the story. Instead of wondering why he took 50 per cent, can you tell a little bit why the colonel thought he deserved half. That's a shame Elvis couldn't hold onto circle ranch longer. Sounds like good times
Billy and Jo, U guys rock, and u have the best stories to tell. I enjoy each and every one, and truly appreciate the time u put into doing these videos. I wanted to ask a question. Did u ever meet a man by the name of Ben Wiseman who wrote some of the songs in the movies Elvis did? I use to work at a resort in Nashville and Mr. Wiseman stayed with us, he was very nice, he gave me a book that had music to the songs, and a picture of him with Elvis. Just curious if u ever met? Many blessings to the both of U!
I just love your videos from all the family, I got a shout out from Danny a few weeks ago, made my day ..would be thrilled to bits Billy if I got one from you ….😁