Priscilla Presley discusses Elvis meeting The Beatles

On August 27, 1965, Elvis Presley met The Beatles at his California home. One essential night, the Colonel orchestrated Elvis to meet four well known individuals. In any case, I trust it was the Beatles why should avid meet Elvis, not the a different way.

Truth be told, when John, Paul, Ringo and George strolled in, Elvis was unwinding on the lounge chair, taking a gander at TV without the sound. He scarcely tried to get up. Actually he was interested about the Beatles. He regarded them. Generally he regarded the way they had accomplished their creative opportunity. He perceived how they did whatever they jumped at the chance to do.

There are no photographs from that memorable meeting between the King of Rock “n” Roll and The Fab Four, however Priscilla Presley reviews that night in the video beneath (Plus we have parcels more through the connections underneath).

Priscilla: Some stars need to meet different stars. Some stars need to hang out with different stars. Not Elvis. I can’t recollect that him once advising the Colonel to mastermind a meeting with anybody popular. He considered Hollywood to be the home of fakes. He positively got a handle on of spot, which is the reason the moment the film wrapped he was no more.

One vital night, the Colonel masterminded Elvis to meet four popular individuals. Be that as it may, I trust it was the Beatles why should enthusiastic meet Elvis, not the a different way. Actually, when John, Paul, Ringo and George strolled in, Elvis was unwinding on the lounge chair, taking a gander at TV without the sound. He scarcely tried to get up. Normally he was interested about the Beatles. He regarded them. For the most part he regarded the way they had accomplished their aesthetic flexibility. He perceived how they did whatever they got a kick out of the chance to do.

He welcomed their tunes and particularly their film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ where their imagination and feeling of fun came through so effectively. “Help!” was out or pretty much to be discharged. He likewise respected Bob Dylan and welcomed Dylan’s not kidding songwriting.

In any case, Elvis, similar to every single notorious performer, was aware of contenders. He comprehended that generational icons travel every which way, and that, for this new era, the Beatles were the new symbols. He saw this entire universe of music originating from England – the Beatles and Stones and the Dave Clark Five – with huge interest and I assume some fear. He recognized their ability and vitality – he let me know so on numerous events – however he stressed over losing prevalence. Furthermore, in 1965, nobody was more well known than the Beatles.

The night they landed at our home on Perugia Way in Bel Air there were about the same number of security men outside as fans. This was certainly regarded as a summit. The way that Elvis welcomed them with concentrated on easygoing quality didn’t mean he couldn’t have cared less. He did. He was essentially certifying his part as Original King. The Beatles regarded that part colossally. When they were escorted into our family room lastly welcomed Elvis, everything they could do was gaze, particularly John and Paul. Terrorizing was composed everywhere on their appearances. They couldn’t have been more modest. At first it was cumbersome. They looked to Elvis for a motivation.

Unmistakably Elvis was running the appear. However, Elvis was basically substance to lean back on the lounge chair and watch soundless TV. Is it true that this would be the degree of the night’s exercises?

Thirty minutes or so into their visit, Elvis got up, put a tune on the stereo, grabbed his bass and started playing alongside the music. It may have been something by Charlie Rich, I’m not certain, but rather it broke the ice. Out came the guitars and a jam session was under way. Paul was amazed Elvis played bass. In all actuality Elvis had been showing himself bass for some time and, given his common ability, was refined inside no time. For whatever remains of the night there was more music than talk. I don’t think Elvis asked the Beatles a solitary inquiry and I know the Beatles were excessively overpowered, making it impossible to pose a question of Elvis.

Be that as it may, they got along and made sweet music together. I lament that nobody had a camera or recording device to record the notable minute. When it appeared Elvis was prepared to resign, the night arrived at an end, however not until we as a whole appreciated a few hours of music and unmoving gab. John and Paul welcomed Elvis to their place – they had rented a house in adjacent Benedict Canyon – the following night. Obviously they needed to keep up and expand this relationship. Elvis grinned and said, ‘We’ll see’. Be that as it may, I knew he had no aim of giving back the visit. Elvis seldom went out in Hollywood, not notwithstanding for the entertainment biz eminence. A few of Elvis’ young men, however, took up the offer. When they returned they said that John needed Elvis to realize that without him there would be no Beatles.

He was their first and best motivation.

Elvis loved listening to that, however even such a compliment wasn’t sufficient to welcome them back.