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Elvis interview; August 31, 1957 - Vancouver, Canada
Elvis interviewed by the press on August 31st, 1957 backstage at the Empire Stadium in Vancouver, CA.
Elvis stopped there during his short tour of the Northwest - more information about the show itself on this great website; www.scottymoore...
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They ask him about retirement 😢 How I wish that would’ve been an option. He never gives himself enough credit. So humble.
Elvis was wise beyond his years its amazing how he handle this interview when they were swarmed around him. In todays world they wouldn't get that close to an entertainer. He was simply the best
I can't believe just how articulate and intelligently he answered all the questions back in 1957! He didn’t have any big publicity machine behind him. Beats celebrities of today anytime!
You can tell the reporters really liked him. Me too.
This is, by far, the best interview with Elvis I’ve ever heard. Not that I’ve heard a million of them, but if you knew nothing about him you could learn a tremendous amount about the kind of person he was just from listening to this. Thank you for This!
Ive always preferred Elvis" ballads. I always tear up on the sad ones. He had so much soul.
What a beautiful human I love you Elvis take notes this is how you do interviews people
I would direct young people who want to go into show business to come and listen to what “sincere” sounds like ! He’s marvellous! So sad he had a tragic ending .
@user-io5rq6kx8v
11 ай бұрын
Это я про трагический конец. Когда я первый раз читала его биографию, мелькнула мысль что и его маме помогли уйти, чтобы не кому было ему подсказать, поддержать. И держать его крепче в жадных руках!
HE sounds so happy here HE had'nt Lost HIS beloved mother yet🤗😥❤️
Most humble and gorgeous and super genuine !! Elvis is more loved and worshipped than any star on earth ! Forever remembered and honored to this day 🤩⚡️🙌🏼🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@rongrover3383
2 жыл бұрын
You got that right! He will always be relevant!
@antoninalopez3656
Жыл бұрын
And it's almost 46 years later 🙏💕 after his death!
Elvis was great. Always so sincere , humble, and polite to reporters and everyone. Touring has got to be so hard. People think that Elvis had it made but he worked so hard to get where he was. His fans loved him because he treated them with kindness, respect and love.
Elvis was fantastic in this interview! So polished and well-spoken for his age, answering all the questions being fired at him. Wow.
Elvis was so amazing even at 22 so humble and such a southern gentleman
He had such a beautiful speaking voice and yes he could sing ballads for sure.
At that point Elvis didn't think he had the voice for ballads, such a humble guy.....He could sing ballads then !!
This is definitely Elvis when he was 22 years old. Great to hear this press interview. Today's entertainers need to take a leaf out of his book. He is so well mannered.
@andrewdemetrius8090
2 жыл бұрын
It's running slow thouugh
@suehurwitz1444
Жыл бұрын
Way more mature , patient polite, authentic, gentlemanly. at a young age until his image departure than any celebrity or entertainer up to the present. A stellar stand-out…a one of a kind stand alone. Never ever to be duplicated. GOD blessed the world with this man. We will soon find out exactly what a “hero” and The Marvel this man truly was…. And is. Unrivaled Gratitude , Elvis. Abundant Blessings …. How great thou art. All praise and glory to GOD on high…🙏🏻💝🌎🇺🇸
@joannemcclure3546
Жыл бұрын
He is SO well mannered and polite. A perfect southern gentleman.
@elisabethvalade9866
Жыл бұрын
He sounds tired. Very tired. His response time is greater, here. Wants to do this interview, but seems to want to keep his life private. Sweet, kind voice. A well-mannered man, respects everyone unless and until he is crowded to an extreme. ❤️
@plentyofsalmonellasir425
Жыл бұрын
This recording seems to be slowed down, listen to Elvis' voice. He seems to talk slow. Maybe it's my audio.
What a wonderful beautiful voice and don’t let me start about his looks or his charisma and singing voice . His smile is so precious it’s like a sunshine ☀️ bright and splendid and warm . Yes, he is just beautiful and wonderful.
@rosalies4674
Жыл бұрын
His speaking voice is sexy as well as genuine
@rosalies4674
Жыл бұрын
Yes! The most gorgeous guy ever on this planet💕
Excellent interview with a charming young decent man
@exdus235
3 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
Always so respectful tp people no matter what they asked, he was never rude or boastful, perfect gentleman.
When I became his fan, he could have been my father. Now he could have been my son. THANK YOU VERY, VERY MUCH for posting this great interview.
@nenabunena
2 жыл бұрын
That blows my mind. I'm a new elvis fan and soon all of us will be old enough not only to be his parent but also grandparent if we live long enough!
@lechat8533
2 жыл бұрын
@@nenabunena Yes, it is mindblowing :))))))
@rosalies4674
Жыл бұрын
Me too!! I love him so much although I only recently became aware of Elvis last year after seeing the movie. I have never been the same since & have been seeking out everything about Elvis on KZread ever since. I would say I’m completely obsessed & in love with him long after his departure. So sorry & sad about that
@lechat8533
Жыл бұрын
@@rosalies4674 I know exactly how you feel. But don`t be sorry, Rosalie, be happy that you`ve discovered him :) Once you fall in love with Elvis, it will be forever. Welcome to the best fan club, my friend. You couldn`t have found a better group to belong to❤ We all feel the same love as you for a man who gave so much in such a short time. He fulfilled everything that God intended him to do. And because he did it so well, he was allowed to leave much earlier than most of us. Take care, my friend, and enjoy the ride :)
@rosalies4674
Жыл бұрын
@@lechat8533 thank you for your kind email
They ask multiple issue questions and then butt in on his answers. 🙁 All in all though this is a great piece of Elvis history. Love to hear him so patient and polite, with his smooth wonderful voice. 🤗
What a humble man and to think that he didn't have the voice to do ballots ! He could do any type of music and sound amazing ! Great interview!!!❤
so honest and down to earth. they sure dont make them like that anymore!
@lornaletendre7248
3 жыл бұрын
Wj$_
@lindaweinstein4846
3 жыл бұрын
Well said 🤝I agree ❤️
In one interview he said country music will never die. In this interview he says one day rock music will die out. He’s absolutely right.
What a wonderful ,polite, articulate and humble person given his meteoric rise since June 5th 1954 and the sun studio days, it's amazing to me how he maintained his innocence and humility after the attention of the whole planet earth was upon him, that alone would overwhelm most people. I will always hold the memory of you in my heart Mr Presley.🍔❤💙
Great interview! He was so personable. He truly appreciated his fan base and was such a humble man. Some people tend to only remember his last couple of years and forget all of the years before. He was truly out to please his fans.
@aunt_b3365
Жыл бұрын
That's such a shame too. He was so much more than his last few years. His want to satisfy his fans overwhelmed him.
Remember this well. I was at that concert. It was actually earth shattering for a 15 year old Canadian girl.♥️🇨🇦🙏🌹Red Robinson was his M.C.
@exdus235
3 жыл бұрын
👋😊🇺🇸
@moekontze116
2 жыл бұрын
wow memories to be treasured and you seeing him at such a young age and that handsome face ♥️
@sandysexton6570
2 жыл бұрын
Was this the concert that Elvis quit the show early? I once had a bootleg album that featured 4 clips from the concert, including “I got a woman.”
@gloriavillalobos4996
Жыл бұрын
Pp
@BrianMarcus-nz7cs
4 ай бұрын
Wow 🤗🌿🌱😂👍🕊️🕊️✍️✍️
*Elvis was so down to earth and honest in his manner. He explained, in a way that we may understand, the great toll that entertaining exacted.*
He shows us in this interview how was really his personality. Sincere and humble he was so Young at that time and answered the questions with inteligence and paciently. He was just a King at that moment. Unforgetable forever
I love this interview, Elvis is so real, humble and a genuine good man.
😘🕺 Elvis was and still is, the best.
Yes, a little picture called Jailhouse Rock . Which btw will feature one of the most iconic dance sequences
Not in Vancouver, he’s asked what he thinks of the Pacific Northwest to which he replied it’s beautiful country up here. Anyway whatever year this interview took place Elvis’ candour, humour and respectful nature to those around him is something to behold. An amazing human being the likes of which we’ve not seen since. RIP
@elvicare35
2 жыл бұрын
August 31, Vancouver
@margretsims1322
2 жыл бұрын
1957
@cryforthemoon
2 жыл бұрын
Vancouver is in the pacifc north west.
@janice5528
Жыл бұрын
That is part of the Pacific Northwest... Though in Vancouver... It was not taped in Toronto, Ontario...This is BC. Vancouver just above Washington
@plentyofsalmonellasir425
Жыл бұрын
September 1st 1957.
A one stop shop for Austin Butler to study Elvis' voice here I think. You can really hear what he went for in this particular interview. Great channel.
So respectful, considerate, thoughtful in his response, funny, etc... unreal..
Thank you for posting this. Very enlightening to know what a beautiful boy he was as well as a wonderful human. Elvis Will forever be missed
I love his voice
@11:59 love this part of interview, Anita Wood, ELVIS #1 girl, 1957❤️ so many reporters at the same time lol 🤗they seemed to enjoy ELVIS, I think they were fans also 😊 6-18-22
Love these old intervieuws! Love to hear him talk! 😍
Elvis Presley, always so handsome.
The looks of TEN Film Stars. Voice of a God, Soul of a Saint, Dance of a Devil - Wize as a Wizard. Thang U verrrr murrrch.
@knowmusicman157
3 жыл бұрын
Ah ah an the shekky laig
@tinapatton7346
3 жыл бұрын
@@knowmusicman157 Don ferget the HIP $wivel, chukta!
@knowmusicman157
3 жыл бұрын
@@tinapatton7346 puh puh plus tax!
Such a lovely guy xx
Happy Birthday Elvis Jan 8 2021
You was magnificent in every way.
Lovely man (lovely voice, laugh…..wow). Thank you for sharing this interview.
@robinbittel9420
2 жыл бұрын
He was actually perfect.
Great interview! So polite
Great interview loved it. He was so calm and hard a wonderful southern accent loved it so handsome also .
The man was perfect and so handsome
So humble and down to earth, idk any celebrity like that and he was and is the greatest of them all! Btw doesn't he sound like he did in the 70s?
I noticed Elvis's voice is changing! sexy!
At 22 already renting fairgrounds and theaters. IMPOSSIBLE to have been normal.
@elvicare35
3 жыл бұрын
And yet, HE WAS!!!!!!!
@elvicare35
2 жыл бұрын
He WAS!!!!!
Great Interview 👏👏👏 He was very relaxed and as always giving a beautiful laugh . EP Forever 💕
I had this back on an 8-track tape in the 1970s, soon after his passing. There has been some editing. It was actually longer. He went into detail about the type of sacred music he like the most and explained the difference between gospel and spirituals. That got snipped in this recording.
@spritzalicious9937
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting. I wondered why an unrelated interview question cut in so abruptly just after he'd answered 'spirituals'. I would have loved to hear him talk about that music in more detail. Do you remember anything of what he said?
@RobinMarkowitzcoolmedia
2 жыл бұрын
@@spritzalicious9937 Well, he basically explained to the reporter the difference between "gospel" (written songs) and spirituals (very old songs with unknown writers). In other words, although he didn't say it in these words, spirituals are folk music; gospel is not. He totally understood it. Not sure the reporter did.
@spritzalicious9937
2 жыл бұрын
@@RobinMarkowitzcoolmedia Thanks so much for replying. That's awesome to know. I'm new-ish to Elvis, and watched a doco recently about his relationship to gospel music. Some of the musicians interviewed (people he'd played with) also said he knew a lot about gospel. They gave the impression Elivs was a voracious listener - kind a music nerd, I guess (I'm meaning this as a compliment). : )
@Cynthia00007
10 күн бұрын
EDITED throughout
Elvis, excellent interview!!!
The reporters half the time didn't let him completely finish the answers to their questions.
Can't do ballad's? Elvis Presley you could sing anything love you always
@bernadetteprimault3096
5 жыл бұрын
en effet il pouvait tout se permettre à la perfection on l'aime
@chairlesnicol672
2 жыл бұрын
HAZEL EVANS I believe he could sing a page from a telephone book lol,,!
@antoninalopez3656
Жыл бұрын
He could have done opera too if he wanted to. An amazing voice an soul😇💕
Wow his voice deeper after a year sounded more confident in 56
@TheHeater90
2 ай бұрын
It's so much deeper because the recording is slowed down slightly. It wasn't actually this deep in '57.
@maggieshome
2 ай бұрын
@@TheHeater90 That's good to know thank you
He was so cute and honest.✨️🌹
Saddens me very much he never got to Europe , apart from the Army when he went to Germany , his movements were restricted for anywhere else he said he wanted to go to Africa was his dream but he never got to do it and now he will never do it , so sad for him
@knowmusicman157
3 жыл бұрын
The Col. Wouldn't let him tour international.
@gassbaggerwoods5955
3 жыл бұрын
@@knowmusicman157 No, your right it was parkers fault elvis never met his potential in the movies , and that he never went to Europe to tour as he was an illegal immigrant , had elvis toured parker would never have let him go that far without him and then he would never have got back in the country again
@knowmusicman157
3 жыл бұрын
@@gassbaggerwoods5955 I had a friend that was in basic training army with E. My friend was an actor and singer. His CO begged E to perform like other entertainers. He said no because the Col. Wouldn't let him.
@gassbaggerwoods5955
3 жыл бұрын
@@knowmusicman157 and that jst goes to show the level of control parker had over elvis , dictating wat he did and where he went yet at the end of the day elvis was paying his wages and not the other ways around. parker was an illegal immigrant NOT an American but a dutchman he had no visa had he let elvis tour outside the U.S and parker went with him he would have never have been able to go as he would not get back into the country and we all know the control he wanted to have over elvis he wasn't going to be very far from where elvis was, so that meant he was never going to let elvis tour outside the U.S !!! parker stifled elvis didn't allow him to show his true acting prowess elvis had creative disappointment that contributed to his downfall!!
@paulajay473
2 жыл бұрын
@@knowmusicman157 Elvis did an interview and he himself said it was to much he would have to do like bring his band, Instruments over so he said he just couldn't do it so your friend isn't telling you the truth, but he wouldn't be the first to make up lies about him
This is a wonderful interview! First time I have heard this.
Wow, his interviews are so interesting - brilliant answering. He is so cute, you just want to hug him. Can' t get enough of hearing him laugh, and speak. Young people of today could learn so much of him. Sooner or later they will find him. Thanks very much - loved it.
2:43 "It's terrific; it's really beautiful country up here." (Pacific Northwest)
This was early Elvis. At the time, he wasn't too sure of himself and what he could do. But over the years the world sure did discover what he could do, didn' t it?
@nenabunena
2 жыл бұрын
That insecurity lingered though like in the 68 comeback special and when he first started vegas
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Жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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Elvis vacationed quite a few times in Hawaii. Never left the USA Except for these tour stops in Canada and his time in the Military. It’s too bad he was never able with his $Millions to explore the World. He was extremely well read. It is said that his grueling schedule was simply because he felt responsible to support so many close to him. An extremely stand up man that should have been a little bit more selfish and rightfully so.
@DreamyElvis
Жыл бұрын
Well said!
@moekontze116
Жыл бұрын
I think some things could be ablessing in disguise. He was still bigger without setting foot outside of America, Hawaii n Canada. 2023 and we are still hearing his music todate.❤😁
He’s humble and too funny! Love the southern drawl/stutter
Listening to Elvis, talking about acting, it's such a shame he never got the chance to explore that career. In a way the fans are partly to blame, Elvis didn't get the opportunity to try it as a serious actor. The two movies that required serious acting and hardly any singing, Flaming Star and Wild in the country, didn't do well at the box office. The movie that came after these two, Bleu Hawaii, on the other hand, was a box office smash hit. After these three movies, it was clear in what direction Elvis movies would go.
@sandysexton6570
2 жыл бұрын
I thought King Creole was Elvis’ best movie, and I consider that it would have been even better if there were less songs - and better still if it featured no songs, if they truly wanted to develop his acting career. I thought Flaming Star was his second best movie, and followed very closely was Kid Galahad. Kid … was released after Blue Hawaii. I’m making some calculated guesses that when they found that Girls, girls, girls in 1962 was so successful, combined with Blue Hawaii earlier, Colonel Parker decided to put Elvis into the can. Since both Blue Hawaii [we know that this was Elvis’ biggest hit movie] and Girls, girls, girls made more money than either Wild in the County, Follow that dream, or Kid Galahad, the decision was made to focus more on Elvis’ music than his acting. Those soundtracks from his movies starting with Girls, girls, girls showed an increase in poor songs as well. {Viva Las Vegas was probably his best movie during those slack years}. When Elvis was about to make his comeback, his movies were superior than the previous ones; but, by this time, the fans had enough of the mediocrity and supported him less. “Money, honey, if you want to get along with me …”. By the way, I thought Wild in the Country was so bad that Elvis couldn’t redeem it. Anyway, this is just my opinion, not from some famous movie critic.
@sandysexton6570
2 жыл бұрын
I think what you said was well put. 🤔🙂
@deborahstevens9763
Жыл бұрын
@@sandysexton6570 ,I absolutely adored Wilf in the Country. He portrayed the character very well, and it was dramatic in terms of the characters, situations, and even the settings. It was something new that they wouldn't allow him to do again. Comedy just seemed more popular from him than drama. He excelled at both.
@regenahregenah6510
Жыл бұрын
@@sandysexton6570 listening to Austin Butler his opinion Elvis before jointing Army did some good movies.After 1960 the producers were not making money because his fans want to see him singing.
Elvis was 22 years old. Interview in Vancouver Canada
@MargarethaRydberg
9 жыл бұрын
Oh I love all these interviews which give so much more substance to his beautiful looks, wonderful voice and nice songs. Thanks Lisa.
@lisaanthony505
9 жыл бұрын
I agree...I love it too! It's so interesting to hear him speak
@danielupsdell2697
5 жыл бұрын
Not in Vancouver he said he played in Vancouver by last night must be in seattle
Such a SPLENDOR🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🏆🤩
Great interview!
Interesting interview !!
The men were just as AWE struck as the ladies !
@WayneLeng
3 жыл бұрын
That's true!
There is a wide concensus that supports the idea that Elvis movies stink. I've seen 29 out of 31. I can only name 3 or 4 that were not too good. Paradise Hawaiian Style, Easy Come Easy Go, Harum Scarum, Double Trouble
@deborahstevens9763
Жыл бұрын
I think they all give joy to whoever is watching them; I think that is the most important criteria of all, the one that counts the most. Forget all your problems and get lost in an Elvis movie.
@v04630.... Amooo ouvir o nosso querido ELVIS PRESLEY falar embora eu não entendo, mais amo a risada dele. 🌟ELVIS FOREVER🌟 👏👏👏👏
I could hear all the girls screaming from the Forum Building......we lived about 6 blocks away and I was close to 6 years old at the time. BTW the Forum Bldg. still stands......
@kelliintexas3575
3 жыл бұрын
Thats an awesome story! I never thought about people blocks away hearing the commotion lol
this interview actually happened in tacoma washington the very next day(sept 1) after the vancouver show!!
@elvicare35
3 жыл бұрын
Nope...
If you talked to elvis in person back then. Would his voice sound clear like this? Because some of the audio and movies that are Monotone and static audio elvis voice seems to appear much higher instead of deep. If so I'm impressed. It's soo clear.
@kelliintexas3575
3 жыл бұрын
Yes the videos at Graceland & home movies this is what he sounded like.
@WayneLeng
3 жыл бұрын
I've heard Elvis say on more than one occasion that he was very shy and anxious. He said his voice always goes high when he gets nervous. He said he had trouble talking to people because it caused him anxiety. He always thought he might say something stupid and so that was one of the reasons he had the Memphis Mafia, so they could always chime in.
@Cynthia00007
2 жыл бұрын
He was still very young and everything was happening at rapid speed with his career. The interviewers were just in awe of this great guy. They definitely made him feel at ease, they genuinely liked him, I think he was relaxed and comfortable with this interview. 6-18-22
This interview was recorded on 31 August 1957 in Vancouver.
fantastic, my home town
It's amazing that he didn't regard himself as a good ballad singer. He was wonderful at it and so many other genres. There was an interview he had where he spoke of his favorite band. I forget if he did the interview in the 1950s or early 1960s. The interview was before the Beatles. The band played instumentals only, no singing. I wish I could come across that one again.
Elvis faz todos os rirem com suas brincadeiras muito lindo Elvis presley forever paz no Vale!😇🤗🤗
His first love was coloured spiritual music at 11:20.thought that was interesting.
👑🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🌐💙🌏👑ELVIS 👑
His acting in that film was very good
IMPECCABLE
Super humble man was Elvis and very kind
He said his first love was colored spiritual music. Doesn't get any realer that that ✨
Interesting the interviewer with the question about recording an Extended play of Religious songs was completely unaware of his Peace in the Valley extended play which was released 4 months prior to this.
@kelliintexas3575
Жыл бұрын
They asked dumb questions allllllllll the time 🤦
voice so low here🔥
Meu lindo Elvis que saudade de você fica com Deus beijos te amo para sempre que saudade de você fica com Deus beijos..🎼☎️🐕🎶🙏♥️🥀♥️🚘🎊👑📺🎙🎙🎙🎸🎸
They just don’t let him speak and answer their questions!
elvis are canadian girls subdued ;lolhe laughs ,naw they were screaming as much as any other girl lol!good looks have no borderslol!!!
Here he said the only truth about his fame: "I was not known until Parker managed me." Very honest and true.
@beautifulinsideout5258
3 жыл бұрын
Because he was just starting out then, but Col. Parker watching the audiences' reaction to Elvis knew he was going to be a big star.
@elvicare35
3 жыл бұрын
@@beautifulinsideout5258 YUP!!!!!!!
@Cynthia00007
2 жыл бұрын
The only truth about his fame?? Never a "Parker", never a "Tom" and never a "col." was never very honest and true to ELVIS'S career. 6-18-22
@darlenecomp7363
Жыл бұрын
@@Cynthia00007 I agree..CTParker is 💩..he took advantage of Elvis, Elvis was too trusting of Parker, Parker was a horrible man!💩💩
@deborahstevens9763
Жыл бұрын
@@beautifulinsideout5258 But he was a big star throughout the whole south. I wonder sometimes what would have happened without Parker. He would have had his career, but it might have happened more slowly. He might have absorbed everything happening to him better.
6:53 lol🔥🔥🌟
"When scripts are given to you and they are 12 + inches thick, well you know you aren't included ". ~ EaP
@exdus235
3 жыл бұрын
🤔
How can this be 1957 when he talks about his movies and touring for years and playing the Cotton bowl in Dallas?
@vashsant
6 жыл бұрын
Jan Mudron He toured since late 54. He went local in 55 and national/ international in 56.
Mon Dieu !! Quel magnifique bonne homme.
Such boring questions boring answers... it's true he didn't do enough television performances that's why the so little footage of him on television compared to any other artists back then
Only 20 years before he sadly died
My uncle is red Robinson this from Seattle not Vancouver
If this interview is supposed to be in Vancouver, why does he say at the beginning "last night, we had a show in Vancouver" ?
@stevefowler5970
7 жыл бұрын
this would have been in seatlle the following day, sept 01
@thelurkerwoman
5 жыл бұрын
He says later in the interview that "it is beautiful up here".