Earlier in the thread, Billy Joel was mentioned. Jerry Schilling, one of the Memphis Mafia, served as Billy Joel's tour manager in 1975 & 1976 during periods when he wasn't on the road with Elvis. As a lot of you know, by 1977 Carl asked him to serve as the BB's tour manager. This was due to Carl seeing Billy & Jerry together when Billy opened for the BB, so it's likely all three were friends.
Jerry & Carl were especially close. Myrna Smith, co-writer of The Grammy, was one of the Sweet Inspirations who backed Elvis from 1969--1977, & she was Jerry's wife.
This goes off-topic, I know, but two weeks ago Jerry was interviewed on Sirius Elvis Radio, & he talked about his time with the BB for awhile, including Dennis singing "Young & Beautiful" from Jailhouse Rock at Elvis's gravesite, Dennis's love for the Special Olympics, Brian meeting Elvis in the studio in 1975, & other interesting stories.
Very interesting. I only heard about Dennis breaking down crying at Elvis' grave from MBE. "Young & beautiful" is a very lovely song and although I don't think Dennis' voice was fitting it too well, I'd love to hear him sing it, even if just for personal reasons.
For everyone who might not know the song, go here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8jnKFQuoHc
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