Elvis Presley was one of the most popular entertainers of the 20th century. Although Elvis is gone, he is certainly not forgotten. It seems that he is just as popular in death, as in life. In fact, some would argue, that Elvis is even more popular now more than ever.

Elvis fulfilled the all American dream. He acquired fame and wealth. But while he enjoyed extreme fame and fortune, some argue that he could not enjoy the fruits of his labor. Many books have been published, and stories told from Elvis insiders that he tried to enjoy his wealth by giving to others.

Elvis simply could not buy a new car, and take it for a spin on the road. In fact, he did try that a couple of times. However, whenever Elvis was seen on the road, a traffic jam would develop, as a tremendous amount of people would want to see him at close range.

So Elvis tried to enjoy the fruits of his labor through other means. He would purchase cars, jewelry, homes, and other expensive items, and give them to others. It is said that Elvis once went to a new car dealer, purchased a new automobile, and asked a stranger if he liked it.

When the stranger nodded, yes, Elvis handed him the keys and told them to take it. I believe that Elvis enjoyed his wealth by sharing it with others. He would give these expensive items away as gifts, and get a blessing from their reaction.

Most of the time, their reaction was tears of joy and happiness. Elvis not only got a kick out of giving gifts to others, but it became a way of life for him. I read a story where Elvis and Priscilla bought one of his employees a new home. Elvis and Priscilla showed up at Charlie Hodge's apartment and asked him and his wife to go with them somewhere.

They took them to a neighborhood in Memphis and asked them if they liked a particular house. After looking at the home, Elvis and Priscilla took them to the real estate office and proceeded to purchase the home for them. The couple was newly married and had a child on the way. A home that was paid for went a long way with giving them a handle on their finances.

It is said that karma is real. If this is the case, then Elvis Presley had great karma. Elvis could not give things away, before more wealth would be accumulated for him. It seems that wealth followed Elvis everywhere he went.

Perhaps it was because of his generous giving and sharing with others that helped cause him to acquire such great wealth himself. Can you imagine what it would have been like to be at new car dealer and Elvis walk-in and hand you the keys to a new car?

It is recorded and documented, that Elvis did exactly that, more times than could be counted.