“I learned very early in life that: "Without a song, the day would never end; without a friend, a man ain't got a friend; without a song, the road would never bend- without a song" So I keep singing a song.”

Elvis Jaycees Award with Unseen Footage:  In 1970 Elvis was nominated for the award by former sherriff (and eventually Memphis Mayor), Bill Morris. Among the other nominees for 1970 were Civil rights activist Tom Atkins and cancer researcher Dr. George Todaro. Despite winning many awards during his career, those that were close to Elvis say that he considered this the most meaningful award he ever received. To say that Elvis was humbled by being nominated for this honor is an understatement. It represented Elvis' acceptance by his peers and proved that he was seen as more than just a pop culture phenomenon, but an outstanding humanitarian and entertainer as well. A very interesting clip that helps explains the importance of this award.   °

Marty Lacker responds about Jaycees Award.  Elvis was very thrilled by this award much more than I saw him react to any other award.  He appreciated it so much that one, he flew in from Vegas to attend the awards.  Before he left for Vegas when he found out about the award he asked me if I would do something special on his behalf for the award night.   He wanted to do something special to honor the other awardees.  I suggested opening up Graceland to them and the Jaycee Officials and have a cocktail party and a tour of the house for each one.  Then follow that up with a sit down dinner at one of Memphis' exclusive restaurants, The Four Flames.  He loved the idea and naturally he didn't intend to handle it, although I was no longer working for him at the time, he very quickly said to me,"OK, do it!" I laughed to myself because until the end he continued to act like I was still working for him. That was alright with me because I wanted him to be happy in this momentous occasion for him. That night of the awards, we had Memphis Police outside the front door to make sure nobody who was not invited tried to get in.  I had each member of the Memphis Mafia at the front door and they would greet each of the guests at the door and take them on a personal tour.  The cocktail party was held in what now is the Trophy Room and was catered by a noted Memphis caterer, Monte's Catering.

Many Thnx to Davide  from Brighton,Sussex, UK  (from ForElvisCDCollectors) for this compilation and all informations.  

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New DVD: Elvis: Young Man of the Nation JAT Publishing will release a new DVD on November 15th: “Elvis: Young Man of the Nation.” Digitally re-mastered 40th Anniversary Special DVD Release. In 1970, Elvis Presley was nominated for one of the ten outstanding young men of the nation by The United States Junior Chamber of Commerce (The Jaycees). 40 years ago on January 16, 1971 he accepted the award in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. Now for the first time on DVD the complete unedited Documentary of this historic event will be made available. JAT Productions used clips and edited versions however for the first time you will now be able to see it in its entirety uncut and unedited. Witness the presentations from beginning to end of this cherished moment in Elvis Presley’s life.     .   .