“The world completely stopped on August 16, 1977, when news broke that Elvis Presley had died at age forty-two. But it was his father who was hurt the most.”
OVER 500 MILLION RECORDS HAD BEEN SOLD, and thousands of crying fans instantly crowded outside his Graceland gates with candles. But inside the mansion, the heavy silence belonged to his dad, Vernon Presley, who was just a broken-hearted father missing his only son.
Before this sudden tragedy struck, a final video captured a private, breathtaking moment between them on stage that showed a side of Elvis the world never expected.
ELVIS – DON’T CRY DADDY – VERNON ET ELVIS PRESLEY
Elvis stood under the bright concert lights and turned directly toward Vernon, his father, to sing a song called Don’t Cry Daddy. Vernon had been Elvis’s manager and protective shield from the very start of his career.
Additionally, in the video above, the King of Rock and Roll disappears, and Elvis looks like a little boy who finally feels safe next to his tall father. They locked eyes and shared a beautiful smile, COMPLETELY UNAWARE THAT THIS WOULD BE ONE OF THEIR VERY LAST PERFORMANCES TOGETHER before the music ended.
Today, this rare video has REACHED 1.9 MILLION VIEWS online, creating a massive wave of love from fans across the globe. Thousands of emotional comments fill the page from people who admit they cry every single time they watch it.
These VIEWERS LOVE THAT ELVIS STAYED COMPLETELY HUMBLE AND ALWAYS PUT HIS FAMILY FIRST, even after becoming the most famous man on Earth. Seeing Vernon wrap his arms around his son reminds everyone that Elvis’s truest legacy was simply being a wonderful, loving son.
This beautiful story comes to life even more in another touching video clip that shows the family’s journey through a collection of special moments.
Elvis & His Father Vernon Presley
In this sweet Short, you can track the DEEP RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ELVIS AND VERNON FROM THE VERY BEGINNING TO THE DEATH OF THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL. As the emotional notes of Don’t Cry Daddy play softly in the background, each picture captures the hugs, smiles, and unbreakable bond the two men shared.
It is an exciting and beautiful visual tribute that allows fans to instantly see how their love grew stronger through every single phase of Elvis’s life.