'We watched as jackie Wilson put on a phenomenal show, and afterwards Elvis and I went backstage so Icould make introductions between these two.
Elvis had always said that jackie was one of his favorite singers, and when they finally met and had a few laughs together, Elvis invited jackie to his Movie set-an invitation jackie took him up on a couple of days later.
Before we left the club that night, Jackie said, 'you know they call me the black Elvis?'
'I hope that's a compliment,' said Elvis.
'Damn straight it is,' responded jackie.'
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