I do not believe that Elvis could have had a better friend than Charlie Hodge, ever faithful, ever caring, and always there. RIP Charlie and I hope you are both together in Heaven. God Bless.

Charlie, I believe you were a true friend and I thank you for being there for Elvis.

The Bible was Elvis' favourite book. How precious is that.

If anyone could have just ONE friend like Charlie Hodge, they should keep that friend close. You can measure a man by the people in his circle, thus, Elvis must have been a great human being.

Charlie is known more for giving out Elvis' scarves and being a hero-worshipper but he was a genuine friend to Elvis and a high level musician in his own right - RIP Charlie

bless his heart, protecting Elvis even after his death. A few of the real ones, if not, the only one. Thank you Charlie

Thank you so much Charlie for telling people what I already knew!!! Elvis did take drugs but he had health issues and sleep issues, more than anyone knew! What makes me so angry is for people to talk about him like he was a drug addict and that’s what killed him! I’ve loved Elvis from the very beginning and I love him now and I always will. I was blessed to see him four times and also the last time I heard the last note he ever sang on stage! He sang my favorite all-time song and it was incredible! I remember seeing him and how he looked and as we left we were walking down the ramp in Indianapolis and I said I won’t see Elvis anymore because he’s not going to live long. But nothing could ever prepare you for hearing that he was gone. I think God for you because I know Elvis knew your heart and he knew you were his best friend. As far as I know you are the only one who has told the public about his health issues and also I know he had a horrible stomach issues too. My heart still breaks for him because he was in so much pain but he felt like he had to go on and keep going for his fans. I do believe that in my heart that if his life had been different he would still be here. I love him from the beginning and I love him forever God bless him and God bless you🙏❤️

Pay attention people. This is ELVIS he is talking about. He was so super special. Rest easy beautiful man.

Charlie was such a fierce protector of Elvis’s character and reputation. A true friend to the end.

I've heard many of Elvis' friends talk about him over the years since he passed, I always love hearing Charlie speak about him, as you can always feel the love that he had for Elvis in the way he talks about him ♥

This made me cry. What a beautiful friendship. RIP Charlie and Elvis ❤

Charlie was a true friend to Elvis respect

Elvis was such a good guy.

Elvis lived more life than any man ever could or will what a legend 👏

just remember how many shows elvis did in the 70s and there is no performer or band who has done more shows than elvis

Rest in peace Elvis and rest in peace Charlie. You both will never be forgotten.

I knew there must've been something more to Elvis' early death than most people realised :-( I thought he may have had an enlarged heart & possibly a damaged liver from the medications he'd been taking over the years. When a liver is severely damaged, the body doesn't produce protein as it should so bones & muscles ache & muscles begin to shrivel unless you have a high protein diet - it is extremely painful & your body hurts all over (severely). Weight gain is a typical sign of heart & liver problems...but bone cancer...I could never have imagined he may have had that. He would've been racked with extraordinary pain. Elvis was one of those special people that touched the hearts of many and did a lot of good - he was just an earth angel who was called back to Heaven to be with his mamma. God works in mysterious ways - but we were all Blessed to have had Elvis' music in our lives or to have been touched by him in some way. He believed in showing a little kindness. I wish people today could live by that.

Charlie R.I.P. you were a true friend to Elvis.

Thank you for sharing Charlie. Elvis was an amazing human being.

This is heartbreaking to watch. What a wonderful man to be such a good friend to Elvis.

Charlie loved Elvis like a brother. No hanger on's like most of the Memphis mafia. I saw the video when Elvis died. you said "he was our friend. Now your in heaven with Elvis. R.I.P.

Elvis was the best human ever . His music cheered up ever one, brought so much happiness to the world. But hos best gift was he changed so many lives with his kindness and love. Watch the king of kindness it wasn't jist about the music it was about the heart

Considering everything I’ve ever known, learned heard , seen about Elvis Presley’s life; I would trust what Charlie Hodge had to say over anybody else’s words. How sad - to learn that he may have actually died from treating the pain of bone cancer With drugs, while not even knowing he had it. What an absolute tragedy that is.

True Gentleman like Elvis, Charlie Hodge like Joe Espositos was loyal to the King, till the end.Thank you for this video.R.I.P Charlie - multi talented musician/singer

I believe Charlie Hodge was true friend to Elvis Presley,he earned his place as a very reliable musician and backing vocalist,he was priceless on stage and didnt sell Mr Presley out,Charlie Hodge seemed to be a gentleman and was the type of person Mr Presley needed,cant say same for most of the others-

Charlie a true compassionate loving friend ❤️. You could see just how much he admired and cared about Elvis 🕺❤️😘💜

Невозможно без слез слушать этот рассказ, какие же муки испытывал Элвис в конце жизни и физические и психологические. И он в этих муках был одинок, покойся с миром😢

Everyone has a side,they wish they didn't. We're all flawed in some way. Celebrity exposes individuals to the public. Fans want to know more about their idols. But the flawed side serves no purpose in being exposed and revisited,rehashed,etc. He was a giant of a man. A generous and gifted individual,who lived in a world so extremely unfamiliar to a country boy from Memphis. And I don't think you can ever grow int something that's ever-growing in scope and nature. In the end, "All that was good about him" is why he remains so special. We don't have to miss him,he's so alive in a different way. And I appreciate his contribution greatly. All flaws aside. RIP,Elvis. And you too Charlie. I think you were a good friend to him.

It's wonderful to know that the Holy Bible was Elvis' favorite book!!💖💖 Now, Elvis is no longer in pain!! Amen!!!🫶👍 I can't even imagine how painful bone cancer 😢 can be! 💔😪

Charlie lived a few blocks from me. He's buried 10 minutes from me, As kids he was a guitar player. After fame hit they would come home to Decatur. Neighbors would hear the guitar. Then they heard Elvis. People knew and left them alone. It usually gave them 5 days of peace. Then when the press found out they'd go to Smith Lake. Smith was one of Elvis's favorite places, Charlie's old house is still standing. People have no idea.

Had the pleasure to work with Charlie when he was in England doing a tour. I had a small walk on part. We used to do lunch and one day i noticed he was walking funny. I asked him if he was ok and he told me he had just bought a new pair of cowboy boots and said i'm walking liked i've shit myself. We laughed at that one. Such a sweet guy and obviously loved Elvis very much. R.I.P Charlie. You're with Elvis now xx

C’est très beau, tous ses amis sont touchés par la belle personnalité d’Elvis , mais Charlie est aussi exceptionnel 🙏💕 merci

I'm sure that as a true friend to Elvis, that Charlie enriched Elvis's life in so many ways...

Than you Charlie, Thank You Elvis

RIP Charlie your a true friend Elvis was lucky to have someone like you now your together in heaven

Charlie, thank you for being a great friend to Elvis. All of us who loved Elvis are glad to know many of the things you mentioned tonight. The very last thing you talked about was how important God and His Word was to Elvis. I never got to see Elvis in person but I truly believe I will get to meet him in Heaven someday. I hope you are there too, Charlie!! God bless you my friend.

Charlie Hodge a true Elvis friend!

Lovely Charlie was a true friend to Elvis not very often you hear of those friendships nowadays

Charlie spoke volumes in these words. Rest Well Charlie and God Has Blessed You.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂

this man was Elvis rock

Charlie was a very good friend of Elvis he was so caring and made sure that Elvis was OK now he will be with Elvis in heaven taking care of business and laughing together for ever RIP BOTH OF YOU ❤❤

Oh Jesus, just allow Elvis to rest until you return. I know he walks with you now on the streets of Glory. I know Elvis is singing for the King of Kings. Though I was born two years after you two met face to face, you forged a bond deep inside of me: Burning Love and Amazing Grace.

A True Friend was Charlie , Not like the others, he really cared for Elvis

Charlie Hodge , the Best Friend Elvis ever had, those words Charlie spoke of Elvis Make water come from my eyes, that is what you call a friend, may you rest in peace Charlie and your friend Elvis. Charlie was a TRUE Friend, you can see Charlie MISS Elvis so much!!!!!!!

Thanks for this informative video by Charlie Hodge, he was a true friend to Elvis, may they both RIP, I learned things I never knew before, Elvis gave 💔 his all for his fans, he will always be loved and never forgotten. Thanks to Charlie for being a faithful friend!!😥🙏💕👍

Charlie Hodge ...a great friend to Elvis!

#Elvis Presely did more for the world than people seem to understand, I can count 50 of the top of my head, he was a great Man doing God's work

As far as I'm concerned You Charlie was in my view his most loyal friend so fair shout to you sir here from england.

Несмотря ни на что, Чарли остался с ним до конца…это заслуживает большого уважения и признательности. Спасибо Чарли за самоотверженность и любовь к Элвису!!!💕💕💕

Geez. Honestly, I feel like weeping after this. Thank you for this video it was very informative.

Nice chap.....genuine friend ELVIS sang till the end........Bless them all 💕

God bless Elvis and Charlie so beautiful man so good heart and full of love for the King yuor friend. Absolutely Great Artist.

God Bless Memphis and Elvis. Southern Born and Southern Bred.

Yup, Charlie is telling the truth about things, that some on here want to ignore.....but the truth is there, and Charlie was a very dear friend to Elvis.No wonder Elvis was so sick in the end.....worn out & tired & sore ....I'm so glad he finally found peace. Bless him always.Love u always...:)

His last concert was still great ...Elvis gave it his all till the very end...#myhandsomemanforevermyidolandmyheart#restinpeaceElvis

Elvis was a beautiful man!!!

As a person who lives with pain. and on a daily basis,,, walk a mile OR A FEW STEPS in our shoes, then and only then say this man is wrong. Please don't offer a diagnosis unless you are, or were the doctor. Elvis barely made it through anything in the last days. I've been a professional musician all my life, in the same circle, '''long way round, "so to speak, and that's not a job where you need a note from your parents or doctor to return, This profession is as much a privilege, as one is allowed closeness to one''s own soul, and an honor to be with one's fans!! You want to perform desperately, as long as your body will let you. I saw it from afar, like my dad ,a banjo/fiddle player, singer' drop to the floor from a heart attack, dead, having 3 heart attacks before the final one that took him. My mom, a singer' instrument player, song writer, riddled w/cancer..gone. i know what it looks like & the cortisone & other meds needed sitting around the bed. My mom had hallucinations from them, She wanted to live! As do I!!

Charlie, fedele amico di Elvis, sempre al suo fianco! Sei stato l ombra del Re, fino alla fine.!!!😙

Such a said ending to a beautiful story

Plain and simple if you're a true fan of Elvis's you know anything about his life you know that Charlie Hodge was a dear friend maybe one of the only ones God bless you and Elvis rest in peace with the Lord.We didn't lose Elvis we know right where he is he is with the lord singing his praise so beautifully like only Elvis can the Lord is enjoying one his best creation.

God bless you Charlie. What a dear friend you must have been.

Beautiful tribute to Elvis. Charley was the best friend ever. May they both R.I.P.

Thank you my dear Charlie ! RIP .

Elvis was lucky to have a friend like you Charlie God bless you for always being there for him now you guys can jam in heaven

Charlie, you were a loyal caring friend to Elvis , God bless you!

Charlie, thank you so much for sharing and for being such a good friend to Elvis.

Thank you for being the true friend Elvis needed so badly. To you and Lisa Marie he was not just a meal ticket, you loved him as a true friend. Why couldn’t everyone he cared for be like you? There because of love and friendship? Today and for many years his memory has been exploited to make money.

Charlie was definitely the best friend Elvis had. i think God knew it was time for Elvis to come home.

No estabas solo, estaba siempre contigo tu amigo Charlie que te quiso mucho. Elvis querido te amo fuerteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Чарли Ходж один из самых верных и любящих друзей Элвиса. Жаль, что нет субтитров, чувствуется очень интересное интервью! ❤️❤️❤️

The world is a better place for having had him in it. Love you Elvis, my sweet man. Sleep tight babes xx

Elvis was a lovely man who was exploited by most people...

We all just a little bit better yes Mr Charlie Hodge it's true. Elvis was an great human man and yuo are the best friend of Elvis .God bless yuo Elvis and Charlie.

Decent man,with exceptional talent and those that lurk in the background were like hyenas eyeing of their prey.If only he could of seen them for what they were!

Elvis was so lonely , depressed , very ill on the last day of his life, he needed somebody to comfort him. Elvis did not get the right woman who will love him for better or worst and take care of him on the last day of his life. These women liked Elvis”s generosity and popularity. Charlie was Elvis very good friend, he always there when Elvis needed him and he understand what was Elvis problem. Elvis had a good heart and love God very much and now he is in better place with his parent.

Mr Hodge how sad this is I'm so sad I wish I had of met him as I have said before I didn't believe it when my mum told me. You sound like a very decent man them hanger o oners deserve nothing mayb a bit of the pain n sadness Elvis must been feeling. I don't no you buy I would like to say Thank you for being there for him.

Elvis, sick & tired..So sad. Bone cancer ,no wonder he suffered with tormenting pain .He was a great human being. Thank you, for the video.

I think that all the people that was with Elvis hold very special memories in their heart of him they all truly loved him and they all tried to help him through the years he was worked into the ground but he did it for his fans music was his life there will never be another entertainer like him it’s such a shame that he never got to tour abroad I think that’s what he wanted to do all along but what he left us was a great legacy that hopefully the younger generation will get to see and hear his music sadly a lot of his friends are no longer here but I am sure wherever there all are they are making beautiful music together RIP

Elvis had a very beautiful soul & ❤!!

Charlie Hodge was a wonderful man R.I.P.

Felicitaciones a este hombre parece que el era muy querido por Elvis me gustaría que traducieran todo es vídeo en español SE LOS AGRADESERIA MIS MUCHOS QUE NO HABLAMOS INGLES GRACIAS

This....is the Elvis I would like to have known. I've watched sooooo many videos and it is so apparent that he was USED by everyone around him.........Used....

Bless Charlie - he was obviously very sensitive to Elvis unlike some others around him that did him irreparable harm along with the media. Larry Geller seemed to be a good man also. Elvis became dependent on prescription medication mainly for pain - at times he got desperate. Medical professionals say it would've been impossible for Elvis to have remained so professional until the end if he was a drug addict.

Thank you Charlie - thank you.

Elvis was a gift to us from God ❤️🙏🏼

Kisses in the Wind Mr. Presley! Kisses in the Wind Mr. Charlie! Thank you of giving of yourselves to the world .....

charlie hodge was a sweetheart of a man and elvis presleys most honest friend ,i thank him for telling the truth and thank elvis and charlie for memories rip guys cant wait to see you both in the after life love you always w

Elvis was truly a god given gift, to good to last

Truth is, Elvis injured his back in the Germany while in the Army (1960-61?). It was then he was prescribed prescription pain killers which began the addiction. He took a lot of dilaudid. I truly believe this is why, in the video of him in the Omaha concert 3 weeks before his passing, he appears drunk, slurring words, mumbling, etc.

Elvis's only true friend, who stayed loyal till the end

Well, he may have had bone cancer, he had a lot of health problems no body knew about, he kept it private and who wouldn't? Yes he had a drug problem but many people who are seriously ill develop a drug problem, his doctor most likely took advantage, but that doesn't mean Elvis wasn't seriously ill.

I wish all of Elvis’ entourage had been like Charlie Hodge or somewhat similar people of spirit and mind. Imagine that.

I’m glad elvis had one good faithful friend ♥️❤️

Thank you. Charlie for your special thoughts regarding. Elvis. God bless you ❤❤😊

Lord in heaven If you have Elvis Please keep him Amen

What. A. True. Friend. Charley. As. To. Elvis. Right. Through. I. Thought. There. Was. More. To. Elvis s. Health. Problems. Than. People. Said. Thanks. To. Charley. We. Learnt. How. Strong. Elvis. Was.

Beautiful

Thank you so much Charlie, he was a wonderful guy. If it wasn't for him as a child I wouldn't have made it

Lord at the pain elvises was in no wonder he looked so tired but he gave it his all Wright to the end.

He was special. No doubt about that. What's sad about his life is the fact that I believe he never had enough confidence. By that I mean, I believe it stopped him from enjoying the life he created especially in the later years. He should have taken more time off and not done those crazy tours of show after show after show. I think it made him sick. Not happy. Pain. So you escape into Meds. In '70 he was happy. back entertaining live audiences. But that wore off after doing the same thing over and over and over again for a few years. I know he thought that's what the fans wanted. But actually, his true fans would have loved him no matter what he did. Of course we'll never know if things were different. It was unforgettable living during his time.