I met Red West in 1956 at the Olympia Theater in Miami, Florida where I had gone to see Elvis in person. My cousin was president of Elvis' fan club in Coral Gables, Florida and she had called the Colonel to ask if we could meet Elvis when we got to the theater. He said we could, but when we arrived and saw Col. Parker, and told him who we were, he said he couldn't let us meet Elvis. I turned and saw Red West and told him what had happened. He said, "Come with me." He then took us up the steps to the dressing room where we met Elvis and he signed a lot of autographs for the fan club. What a joy that was! So I will never forget Red West and how kind he was to us.

@SideMoneyGarage

9 ай бұрын

What an incredible story! Do you remember any of the conversation you had with him or what he was wearing?

@conniesimon6305

5 ай бұрын

@@SideMoneyGarage Elvis was lounging on his bed and we gave him a big teddy bear which he lifted toward him and said, "I am going to call it Jitney Gene." He wasn't in lounging clothes, just casual slacks and sweater. Can you believe that my sister who was with us had her camera and never thought to ask if she could take his photo? At least we have our memories.

@mari281

26 күн бұрын

​@@conniesimon6305non? Un appareil photo et Elvis Presley a côté ah non pas de photo ? Vous avez eu beaucoup de chance de le rencontrer

Thank you for this... Red West was my very first acting coach. I attended his actors studio. After being under Red's mentorship, Mr. West encouraged me to move to Los Angeles to act. He was right. I took his advice and moved to Los Angeles and became a working actor and was able to support myself and provide for my children for over 17 years. Red TRULY CHANGED MY LIFE... He was such a kind man. And he gave me the confidence to believe I could do more than be just a local actor. He really loved Mrs. Pat West as well. My life is so much richer having known him. REST IN POWER MR. WEST!!! Rest in power...

@SpaGuy

5 жыл бұрын

Great Story Thank You Ty!!

@frankiemiekley1774

3 жыл бұрын

I understand that it wasn’t Elvis who fired Red and Sonny! It was Vernon, Elvis’s dad. Also that Elvis intended to hire them back.

I can see the smile on Elvis and Sonny West when Red met up with them in Heaven.

Thank you for posting this. No doubt he loved Elvis

I attended Red's visitation and he did have a line of folks waiting to talk to the family & see Red for the last time. I met a high school friend of Red while in line & he taked about how much Red would play ball & that Elvis was there everywhere Red was. He also said how loud Red was too, you couldn't keep him quiet he said. I taked to Pat, Red's wife also and told her that Red is with Jesus and one day we will be with him again, take comfort in the Lord during this time and you'll get through it. I owned a hot dog stand in Memphis and Red was a customer of mine. I got to know Red & his bride Pat and they were the best, Red liked the memorabilia I had on the wall. Red stared at a poster of Elvis and a tear came to his eye, so I knew then he loved and missed him deeply. Red was a true gentleman. RIP My Friend.

@SpaGuy

6 жыл бұрын

Fred the whole event was very touching... I got to see and talk to people who had him in their lives and loved Red and to see his family and how great a group of people they are.. His family is Great Legacy for him as well... It appears He did Great in all aspects of life.. He was a True Gentleman..

@unhingedkiller114

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your words. I never knew Red West nor Elvis Presley so any information helps to give me an understanding of their relationship.

@FirstName-qb5mv

6 жыл бұрын

Fred OConnor I loved Elvis. Also liked red from watching scenes road house I wished I met red I liked to asked him questions you been blessed to know red, and Elvis maybe 1 day I may get talk to you GOD BLESS YOU friend. Brandon my name fr eastern ky

@Chainz63

5 жыл бұрын

Amen Fred TY..

@lisachan1213

5 жыл бұрын

RED , we love you and miss you ! RIP !!!🌷🌹🌷🌹🌷🌹🌷🌹🌷

I just found this one. I KNOW they are all up above TCB! Red was quite a character. One by one they are leaving us but we have the History and their legacies to keep them with us. RIP, Red and know we think of you and the others often. Thanks for this, Billy.

Just a beautiful trubute Billy. It's funny I had just heard on my car radio today, George Klein and Red on an interview. Geo. was asking Red about his career after Elvis. How he had contributed songs to Elvis' repertoire. Didn't realize he wrote songs that Elvis recorded. Love," Why Can't Everyday Be Like Christmas" and really loved, "Separate Ways" So many gone now in Elvis' entourage. Thanks again, it was a lovely funeral to honor Red. ❤

What a very tasteful tribute. You are correct when you said Red West was a legend in his on right. He had a long life of accomplishments. Thanks for the video.

Just like a great song is never long enough, a great person's life is never long enough either. He was so very talented, way more multifaceted then people will know. Thank you for sharing. ☮️❤️🌻

Very respectful and great tribute to Red...TCB RED...

Red wrote several wonderful songs for Elvis. Wonderful World of Christmas and Seperate Ways come immediately to mind. If Seperate ways got any Promotional out in front of the release, I feel it would have been another GOLD RECORD for Elvis. Red was a friend and we shoud remember that, and I think most of us realize that they did have a special bond , even with that book that came out. Another Great Job by "our Friend" Spa Guy" Thanks Again Friend

a great tribute to Red west. Thank you for making this video it is nice to see especially for us who could not be there. Red was a legend in his own right, " if everyday was like Christmas" is one of my all time fav songs. RIP Mr red west, you will be missed.

I have a 45 record that Red recorded, Red was such a talented man. he was bestowed with many gifts from God, RIP Red.

I know I’m late in seeing this, but I did hear of his and Sonny’s passing and I’m sorrowful for their loved one’s loss. I’m thankful that they shared their life’s journey with us. I truly enjoy hearing their stories regarding Elvis, as with others within that special entourage. I’m even more thankful that these fellas had salvation, bc as you stated, that’s all that truly matters and what’s going to count in the afterlife. I love the camaraderie and closeness we feel for our brothers and sisters in Christ. We all grieve and miss our loved ones when they pass on, sometimes terribly as it changes our life, but we find a great comfort through the Holy Spirit bc we KNOW and FEEL we will see them again bc of Jesus. I recently turned 42 and I cling dearly to precious memories of yesteryear and our elders bc I miss those days of sincerity and God fearing ppl and society. It literally troubles my spirit being in a world where ppl have waxed cold and society upholding confusion and sins against humanity and the Lord. Heaven’s getting sweeter every day and I know I can say this beyond a shadow of a doubt, our loved ones would not come back to this world for all the love or riches it can offer bc none of it compares to the love, sanctification and goodness of God! They’re safe and out of a world full of troubles, pain, sorrow and sin. This coming January will mark the five year anniversary of my dad’s passing. I’ve lost some of the nearest and dearest a person can have and I’ll admit I struggle at times but I cling to Jesus. I’m very blessed as I was raised by two beautiful souls that raised me in Salvation first and foremost. My faith with God’s mercy and grace have pulled me through some very rough times. The enemy will hit us the hardest when we are so low, hurt, weak-vulnerable. I thank God when I stumble across good ppl like yourself with a testimony of truth and hope. Kindred spirits feel the peace and the hope of our homecoming, and appreciates it so much during these later/last days.

Thanks Spar guy. R.I.P Red, Sonny and Joe. TCB in heaven guys ✝️.

Thanks again for the wonderful video and tribute to Sonny and now Red. So sad to see them all go. I hope there is life in heaven...I am sure all is forgiven and they are friends once again with Elvis. God Bless them one and all.

WOW!...I knew Red was part of the MM, but when I started looking at him more and more, I was like.....this man Ive seen in movies too!....what a life!....Elvis brought out the best in people, no doubt....he definitely surrounded himself with great people!!....

@SpaGuy

5 жыл бұрын

Red was quite a talent..

This was a very nice, respectful tribute to Red West. I think Red's family would approve. I enjoyed seeing the pictures of Red during his life as the service was heard.

Thank you Billy for capturing this moment and sharing it and the history with us

God Bless you Billy for doing this video! Was done so well!

@Do.not.judge.

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Billy thankyou xx

Thank you spa guy for your efforts in filming this for the fans...r.i.p.Red West...God Bless all the fans and you sir for making this possible...

Thankyou Billy very informative about Red West rest in peace Red

Sonny and Red were true friends to Elvis. They only wanted Elvis to realize what he was doing to himself. God Bless Red, Sonny and Elvis. Thanks Spa Guy

@jsterling6805

2 жыл бұрын

Actually if they were true blue then they would have respected Elvis enough not to write a book which would defame the image that Elvis spent a lifetime creating. They knew how serious Elvis was about how he appeared to his fans. The stress they caused Elvis by the impending release of this book contributed to Elvis demise.

Can’t thank you enough spa guy for all your hard work.where would us fans be with out your videos.much appreciated as always.much respect.

@nevilleherd4334

4 жыл бұрын

And respect from New Zealand 🇳🇿 Loved red and most of all Elvis 😂

@frankiemiekley1774

3 жыл бұрын

You’re the best when it comes to explaining and showing details of your videos. Thanks so very much I appreciate your hard work.

Hi billy. Thank you so much for all of your wonderful hard work your amazing.dont know what us as fans would do without you.england.

Red will be missed for a lifetime, awesome guy, a man's man, no doubt, RIP Red

This is awesome SG. Hearing the loving words of the family and seeing all the wonderful pictures of Red and Elvis you put together is amazing and a fitting tribute. Rest in Peace Red. (btw Red and Sonny really did go everywhere together!)

Thank you so much spa guy for bringing all this to us we appreciate it all of Elvis's and Elvis's men thank you so much and God bless 💯🙏🙏🙏💯

thank you for honouring him. These are people who lived with Elvis for so many years. The memphis boys made many sacrifices for Elvis too. Red truly loved Elvis but any human relationship will have their differences.

Thank you so much for this video Spa Guy. You take us places we can never go. R.I.P. Red, Elvis, Sonny, Joe, D.J

I always liked Red West ! I liked him when he starred in Baa Baa Black Sheep ! That being said I TRULY believed Red and Sonny TRULY loved Elvis ! It's like family members that argue and have problems and say and do things they shouldn't have...but in the end and when it comes down to it...they all still love each other !! It was like that with Elvis and Sonny and Red and I would say most of the M.M. R.I.P. You Guys ! P.S. I agree with what someone else said here also "Red West was a man's man ".

Thank you for this and other of your interesting videos of Elvis the King ! Best wishes from Far East -- ELVIS UNITES THE WORLD!

@SpaGuy

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching Tim.. Spa Guy

@kennyjohnson7086

5 жыл бұрын

I never personally knew Red but , he just seemed like such a likable man l have watched a lot of movies that he was in , a very good actor ‘ and a very good songwriter . I send my condolences to his wife ,children and grands . Flora Braswell

My favorite family memory of Red, he was in a movie Roadhouse played a parts store owner and went up against the town bully good movie. Thanks 😇

SG, isn't that crazy, Red lived 40 more years after Elvis passed, wow, almost 2 Elvis life's

@Do.not.judge.

2 жыл бұрын

Love that message, it's kinda weird how time can make sense.

Thank you Spa Guy for this respectful video. Red would be thankful for this, as I'm sure his family would be. I believe Red must have had a good life & loving family. Thanks again, it also helps those of us who couldn't be there.

I believe you are doing GODS work with your Elvis Videos. So much of America is in these works and these lives you are highlighting for generations to come. Not something that comes through on commercial broadcasts. THANK YOU

Another sad day in the Elvis world. Kind of a sad feeling here. RIP Red. Thanks for doing this. Amen...Get to know Jesus.

A wonderful tribute spa guy. I never knew how much he had done in his life, He was a legend in his own right. Again thank you for sharing.

Yes , Sir." A little late but learning as I search YOUR Gold rocks", and Mann, man", your so on the ROCK when you said; legend, WEST and ELVIS". Beautiful. We come to this earth to be legends in GOD, is ups to US to fulfill our dream story. Thank you for sharing this beautiful Memorial of WEST.

Thank you for sharing this moment with all of us

Thank you for sharing. A- men on getting to know Jesus. Thanks also for the Humes High School video and the story of Elvis and Red West there and on this video. He was a great person, actor, music writer and friend to Elvis and many others. He is now with Sonny in heaven and hopefully Elvis too and ALL having a grand time I'm sure. The best to his family. RIP Mr. Red West.

I was talking to Donnie Sumner a view years ago about Elvis and of course asking him questions about his private life. He told me a lot of things but at one point he said, "you would have to ask Red or Sonny about that, Elvis had a private life that only they new about." Remember, Elvis didn't die on Red and Sonny's watch! True friends!!! I wish Elvis would have heeded their advise. While others sat by they tried to intervene and it cost them! Proverbs 27:5 NIV Better is open rebuke than hidden love.

@unhingedkiller114

6 жыл бұрын

dwevors I'm very saddened by Red West's death.

@Vivereee

6 жыл бұрын

After Red & Sonny got fired, Elvis was going down much quicker. Because he didn't have anyone around anymore, he will listen to. It was all about the money, still a sad story.

I new about Reds life with Elvis,but l loved watching him in his own acting,God Bless You Red❣️

I've been thinking a lot about that scene in "Elvis" starring Kurt Russell, where, after E's mother passed, it was Red whose friendship Elvis apparently relied on the most: "She's gone, Red. My mama's gone." You're a very special man yourself, Billy. Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute. TCB

@TheFrogger15

6 жыл бұрын

It was Red's father who died on the same day & in the same hospital as Gladys.

@dannyone1565

5 жыл бұрын

Great movie.

That was so good to watch and see that Red had such a good send off and was respected so much by those that he had touched in his life. I’ve always believed that Red was a real true friend to Elvis and that all of what he did including the book Elvis what Happened was all driven by a strong loving protective feeling for Elvis that started right back on Humes on that first meeting. I would feel very lucky to of had a friend like Red in my corner through life. RIP

@kimberlybowling6245

4 жыл бұрын

Amen!!!

Good friends are hard to find. RIP.

I belive there were moments that Red gave Elvis, safety and a calming influence. Thankyou for your video. The man blowing that horn held his breath for so long...

Beautiful service and great montage of pictures. Thank you for posting.

Spa Guy what a great tribute video for a real Elvis friend. RIP red west

Thank you again for this beautiful video.... Thank you...

Thank you for taking good care of Elvis, Red West! R IP

R.I.P. Red, Elvis new Red was just worried about him, but Elvis didn't think he was hurting his self all he thought was like that old song the show must go on. If you new who Elvis was well then you had to know who Red was, and really a great actor. I have thought about Red just like I have Elvis just a bunch of guys that where all really blessed to live a life that they got to live and I'm sure Red new that they all new that but Red was the first right hand man of Elvis and was a talent man his self. Thank You Red for entertaining us.

RIP RED--------------you were always Elvis' best friend---ever since schooldays

@markcurley9786

6 жыл бұрын

Brian James

@lindadanesh8524

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, he was and I went to school with both of them. Whenever you saw Elvis, you saw Red I later after Elvis's death spoke with Red and he said he tried realy hard to get Elvis off pills. Vernon, Elvis's Dad was the one who fired Red and Sonny, not Elvis. I am proud to have known them both.

Over 2 years ago, but still very moving. Thanks spa guy.

Thank you for acknowledging Jesus. Amen.

@jimmyjames2903

3 жыл бұрын

Amen there's only one King Jesus Christ that was Elvis's favorite words to I'm No King I'm just an Entertainer Jesus Christ is the only King

Thanks for covering this for all of Reds fans.

From Dublin, City Ireland, Rest In Peace Red

Love Red West singing" If every day was like Christmas"

Like Elvis, .Red lived everyday to the fullest. He brought many songs to Elvis. Elvis recorded 'That's Someone You Will Never Forget' in memory of his Mother Gladys. Rest in peace Red 🙏

One of Elvis true friends. R.I.P Red.😢

How could anyone be so disrespectful to dislike this video. Just so upsetting. My mother taught me if you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all. This was a beautiful tribute done so tastefully with love and respect! Great work as always Spa Guy.

Tonight St. Peter is telling Elvis, Sonny & Red, "Settle down boys, stop all that horse play!!" :)

Let me say this about Red West. He was a BADASS who could flatten 5 guys in a fight, and his quick temper was probably his biggest weakness, but he was also a sensitive soft hearted guy who would protect you, and I believe that he cared well for his family, and was loyal to his boss, Elvis. He also sang quite well. Welcome to your new home, Red, We love you!

I think Red was at that golden moment in his life where God allowed him to choose to go if if wanted, and I believe Red chose to go to be with both of his brothers. Sonny and Elvis. I bet those cats are giving Heaven quite a show.

Amen brother. Nothing is more important than salvation; eternal salvation. In heaven their are no celebrities or favorites.

That was really good Billy! I dont know you, but just in your videos I can tell that you are an honorable man. Thank you for everything you do, because I know you do it from the heart. I'm a former Marine and disabled vet, I wish I could say that a lot of other people were honorable, but sadly. that's not the case. Semper-fi and God Bless!

@SpaGuy

4 жыл бұрын

God Bless You Jamin, Thank You for your service!!

@Taivenmartin15

4 жыл бұрын

Billy, thanks for the reply. Man, I have a question, I've been an Elvis historian since I was 10 years old. I'm 41 and my mom was pregnant with me when Elvis died. I ran across that interview Charlie Hodge made back in the late 80s, it's on KZread, it's called something like " My Friend Elvis " something like that, he talks for 2 hours. So, as I was watching it, Charlie stated that one day before Elvis died, he was at Vernons house and Dr. Nick walked in. Charlie said that Nick told them both that what he was about to tell them was strictly confidential , he told them that Elvis had bone cancer! Now, do you think Charlie just said that to kind of make it look like Elvis was in so much pain that is why he took all the pills? Do you think Nick said that to kind of make an excuse to Vernon regarding Nick giving him so much medicine? What do you think? I guess we will know when Elvises records get un sealed in a few more years! What do you think?

Awesome tribute Spa Guy!! Red would approve!

Thank you for protecting the King for all those years ...R.I.P.

I think its terriable how it ended between Elvis and Red .What a shame Red was there from the very begaining. Red was always by elviss side. You can see he loved Elvis. Well There together now Elvis red sonny and the rest of the guys. There all together now. Rest in peace guys. Thanks for everything. Love you all💋💖💞💓💖

I liked Red in the movie Road House because he reminded me of my late dad and looked a lot like him but dark hair, and my dad was born in 1934. I didn't know he was Elvis body guard until my late dad told me.

@janesimpson9439

3 жыл бұрын

Red West loved Elvis Presley tried to protect him rip

@glenfenderman

3 жыл бұрын

Roadhouse was a violent movie, but I'm sure that Red was the toughest actor in the whole bunch.

RIP BIG RED !!!!!! You was there through it all

Thank u4 putting this together & posting... caring & putting others first is underrated & more importantly commendable. Bless u Red. R.I.P.

I did not know he was gone until now. I saw him on an episode of Quincy today and was remembering how his character on Black Sheep Squadron was always my favorite growing up but enjoyed all of his work. Thanks for sharing this

Let me say what a nice man he was i knew him a long time.He is truly missed here in Memphis.Such a nice Tribute for Red~

RIP Red and tell the King we love and miss him too.Red was a great man and a true blue friend to Elvis before he became famous which not many other MM guys can say.Also a guy I would want next to me in a dark alley,he was a badass.

Thanks for that Spa guy.. tastefully handled..well done

Great info Spa Guy. Your right on top of these things. Wow Wonderful. The Elvis family is getting smaller at a alarming rate.

@princessmand373

6 жыл бұрын

Rick Haggett As is everyones

thank you so much for all the videos but especially this one,,,,,red was my hero!!!

Grew up with these people and so many of elvis people are gone go back with red when he was on the wild wild west.

Thanks for sharing . RIP Red.... God speed.

He was a Legend ,College Boy!

Thank you for two of the most beautiful videos. May God bless you and your family.

Enjoyed everything he did, GOODBYE RED, THANKS

The picture of Red in the bathroom first time Red met Elvis and helped Elvis from guys going to cut Elvis hair. Red looked in deep thought looking out dreaming of how it all started. Amazing!

Thank you for having the spirit to remove any negative remarks from the haters. Too many posters think that they need to allow their site to used to spew the remarks of disrespect.

@SpaGuy

6 жыл бұрын

C, I agree and this is not the place for that.. I am about preserving the history and legacy.. If they want to hate they can go to their own channel.. It is not allowed here.. If they are not nice I block them.. Solves future issues because haters are going to hate and negativity has no place in my life or others lives especially the families of these people.. Thanks for watching, Spa Guy

Hello there Spa guy very well done video very respectfully done and I like in the beginning of video you read a message from the book from from the funeral home saying that everybody dies and they should get to know Jesus that's a good message I'll tell people that you know the clothes that you wear the cars that you drive the money that you have it doesn't mean anything because you can't take it with you the only thing you do take with you is the memories that we have of this life so why not take your life try to make somebody else happy and break yourself happy as well life is about being happy we need more love and happiness and love of the Lord we had all three of those this world will be a better place I remember I saw the Roadhouse and red West was in the movie how cool is that we have a Elvis connection to Roadhouse how cool is that I'm sorry for the long message but I really enjoyed this video thank you you have a good day now

@SpaGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thank You Kenny!!

RIP Mr West, absolutely no doubt in my mind he was Elvis best friend. With or without mistakes. Such a great man and all the best to his friends and family who will undoubtedly struggle greatly with his loss.

Billy spa guy I don't even know if you read these But I just want to let you know I recently injured myself and I've been at home recovering and healing and I have taken and rekindle my love fur EP and I want to tell you I feel that I've developed a relationship one way with you I'm so accustomed to listening to your voice you describe everything so vividly and are very articulated in your studies and findings you are an incredible investigator and doing your detective work and research thank you for devoting this time to us dedicated fans who still carry the love past the grave for Elvis Presley you are so talented you would make an excellent agent for doing undercover work for people who are trying to get investigations done on missing persons or even fugitives you're very thurl once again I like to thank you and your work is being noticed

Red West was genuine decent man. Red West was 100 % correct to confront Elvis Presley about his drug dependency regardless of the consequences. Red West lived 41 years longer than Elvis Presley. Had Elvis Presley listened to his true friend, Red West, he might be alive today. Red West has gone and met his maker and has to been reunited with Elvis Presley. Elvis Presley has welcomed his friend with a warm embrace and acknowledged that Red was right about the dangers of drug dependency.

@tytaylor8525

5 жыл бұрын

Unhinged Killer Oh my Goodness you're about to make me cry... That was beautiful...

@timcarr6401

4 жыл бұрын

UK: Red outlived Elvis by 39 years and 11 months. (Give or take a few days)

Spaguy, I owe you a thank you. I used your video to locate his grave during Elvis Week to pay my respects. Sam Phillips grave had a terrific floral arragement placed there by fans from Finland.

Great tribute to Red West and his passing/funeral. You did a wonderful job just like with Sonny's funeral. Red died from the same affliction that took out the actor John Ritter, an aortic aneurism. You just never know what's around the corner.

I like that put things in perspective as it pertains to what matters in the end.....JESUS!!

Amen. That's True Brother !!! ... Get To Know The SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST !!! Now Is The Appointed Time Of SALVATION . Believe The Gospel !!! ... Believe The GOOD NEWS !!! Jesus Christ Is The Way The Truth & The Life . No Man Can Come To The Father Except Through Him !!! ... Way To Speak In Boldness Brother . God Bless You !!! ... Elvis Entertainer ( 2002 ) ...

It's amazing you have that video of him at Sonny's funeral just 2 months before he passed. He looked pritty good in that video, so sad that he died suddenly. RIP Mr. West

Redw with legend I was just a kid when I used to watch baa baa Black sheep and I remember him when Roadhouse but I would love to get a signed picture red West if I could thank you rest in peace red 🙏🙏

When Chuck Norris needed advice....he called Red West! RiP Red.

@SpaGuy

6 жыл бұрын

True That!!

@mrsg.9224

2 жыл бұрын

Crazy!

@mrsg.9224

2 жыл бұрын

Why? Lol 😂

Always wanted to meet RED always thought he was one cool guy, rest in peace in the Love And Grace of the GOD THE FATHER'S ARMS !!!

thanks billy for this video we were lucky to have met red in england a few years ago a great day i will remember him with fondness take care and stay safe

This was a great tribute

Mr. Spa Guy my man Billy...…………..you said it all and so good about that we all will live this earth someday and then it is over with the fame or whatever but one thing though, some people leave special memories that we all can enjoy like we can enjoy what Elvis did do while he was alive by watching his movies and concerts and song's...……………..not all will leave that for us left here on this earth. ok, thanks again Billy for all what you do. TCB from Vasa Finland.