Gates of Graceland - Greg McDonald, Charles Stone on Elvis' Manager, Col. Tom Parker
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Published 2017-06-26
Charles and Greg recall meeting Elvis and discuss Col. Parker's reputation and how he handled Elvis' career.
The Gates of Graceland web series covers everything Elvis - go to Graceland.com to watch episodes about hidden Graceland, Elvis' cars, Elvis' movie career, Elvis' book and record collections and much more.
All Comments (21)
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The Colonel didn't negotiate for Elvis, he negotiated for himself.
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Best quote ever by one of the Stanley brothers when col parker said he made Elvis. Parker: I made Elvis. Stanley: well if thatโs true why donโt you make yourself another one.
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There is noone like elvis and never will be
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Parker just thought that the 68 Comeback Special was going to be a Christmas special. Don't get me wrong, Elvis loved Christmas but Elvis knew what he needed at the time. The 68 Comeback Special reintroduced Elvis to the world and proved that Elvis could still do it and still do it better than anyone else.
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The Colonel had the skills of a manager, he could negotiate but his gambling overshadowed his business skills, which he did have.
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Like how Greg tells the story of the filter. It had such an impact on him, when telling the story, he's face one can notice like it was yesterday! I bet Elvis was so amazing and down to Earth. Rest in peace Elvis... You are missed.
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Colonel Parker owning 50% of Elvis' life is insane to me. One of many reasons why I would never pen a contract for any kind of 360 deal. No thank you.
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Have been a life long Elvis fan and have never heard of these two men or ever heard of them being mentioned by anyone who knew Elvis.
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I'm so addicted to these videos!
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the beatles fell apart when their manager died, A great manager is essential for the success of an artist
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I love these videos, I get to go to Graceland, I know I never will get there too many miles, so I do appreciate them, because I do love Elvis and everything Elvis !!!!!
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That Colonel Parker was a carnival guy. He was taking 50% from Elvis, even after he passed, from the estate, until a judge put an end to that. He just used Elvis! Most people in entertainment aren't business savvy, that's why they all get taken and end up broke or near broke.
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I love hearing about all this . Anything related to Elvis is always interesting to me as long as it's the truth and not a bunch of made non since about Elvis and the Elvis world . There is a lot of history about him that's for sure .Thanks for sharing this. Great video !!
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Please do moreย Gates of Graceland videos soon! They always make my day :)
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One correction, the beatles break up was announced in 1970 (April 10) so the Elvis comback 68 special had nothing to do with the Beatles break up.
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That side show carnival shyster only cared about 1 thing .. and that was himself !!
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These Gates of Graceland videos are all amazing! Keep up the stellar work!!!
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Hey do the jewelry collection of Elvis.!!!!!!!!!!!!! ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
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Thank' s to share so many good moments with the King. Always a pleasure to watch your program about Elvis and his friend' s and family.
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I've been a life long Beatles fan and read over 100 books, I don't ever remember hearing about Beatles wanting Parker. I have heard there were several management companies wanting to buyout Elvis to rid Parker...interesting.
