I'm not an Elvis fan but I'm amazed with this Jon Cotner theory....I'm starting to believe he (Elvis) got fed up with fame and wanted to go underground.
i believe its HIM! not because i so want to,,,but it sounds soooo much like him... the tempo, the rythm. it dosent sound like a Forced elvis like the impersonators it sounds so natural. amazing.
... ;,-) This is the voice of Elvis and this is on God's planet ONCE. No one else can sing these songs Elvis Sun Ok, one or two songs before, but not what I have heard of Jon. This voice belongs to only one person, the King Elvis Presley.
I was one of the happiest people on the planet when I would get to hear more of that voice. There are many songs, there are many artists, many songwriters, more stars, ... but there was / is only one King!
I knew you where alive...I've written a song for you. I recorded it on my own portable 16 track. It's about your life. Its on my facebook page. Listening to you makes my heart almost explode with happiness...! Look up Ethan Allen on Facebook and you'll find a video called Elvis. Thats the songs title also! I've read some of the comments here and some of these bozos actually don't realize who you are!!! I wish I could meet you and harmonize with you...Take It Easy, your friend Ethan
HI JON or whoever you may be just take good care of yourself wheathere you are him or you are not him I just am happy to know I can come here and leave you a messege that is EVERLASTING. we were raised up in the same faith and I sat on the same old hard benches in the small churches with the outhouses as you did and also heard the damnation gospel until I learned about the real GOSPEL> GOD IS GOOD And he never has left you and never will. He will always watch over you and yours.. Hugs Bobbie
Great singer! reminds me of my childhood and listening to Elvis records with my parents. I remember the day my father cried over Elvis dying.He cried for hours.Jon,I just want to say who ever you are you are making fans all over smile and remember a more gentle time in the world not as it is now. May God have blessed you with happiness and faith. Continue your positive role.
yea, I have to agreen with codygirton, why has this guy never tried singing in public before, he's a very good singer, sounds alot closer to elvis then alot of the people i've heard... make some money off the good voice of yours,, it not making any here on you tube bud,, best wishes, god bless you..
THERE HAS NEVER BEEN ANY ONE WHO COULD SING AS CLOSE AS JON HAS TO THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER WHO EVER GRACED US WITH HIS PRESENCE ON THE STAGES OF SMALL TOWNS AND HUGE CASINOS FOR WHAT? TO ONLY BE HURT AND EVERY INCH OF HIS BODY IN PAIN AND THE PEOPLE CLOSEST TO HIM WHO HE LOVED USED HIM FROM THE TIME HE WAS A KID. i AM OLDER NOW AND WISER. BUT TO THIS VERY DAY I KNOW HE KNEW GOD AND I KNOW WHEN HE WAS ALONE HE PRAYED HE WAS NEVER ONE TO PRAY OUT LOUD HEARD GOD HIS PRAYERS AND IS WITH HIM NOW.XXO
Beautiful...and hey sca19591 remeber when you point fingers (assume) there are 3 more fingers pointing right back at chu! lol all in spirit right. PS Generally those regrets sadness tears are what makes one great ..
Too many sound coincidences.. i don't know.. this is the first person, I've ever come across that sounds and acts exactly like Elvis. Now if could just find an 80 year old Jame Dean.
Elvis sang alot of non- instrumental songs just playing around and having fun. if you search hard enough you can find them and you too could pretend you are Elvis.
I know who is this guy, I know him because I love him. Even you do it very well Jon, the gift that God gave you, it will continue with you until the end of time, I love you Jon, for the great human being you are. GOD bless you allways for everything you give us on stage. A hug and a kiss.
If this guy is elvis I got something to tell him! I was at graceland 2010 I stayed at the hotel across the street, while at the hotel the next morning a women who played in a movie with you was trying to sell her pictures with you HA! Then theres a bunch of retards running graceland, your house, The elvis estate has so much money that if you are him Im sure if you came out you could pay off everybody to not lock you up,If you are Elvis you must want to still sing making these video's
This man is 76 years old. Same age as Elvis. He looks like Elvis. He sounds exactly like Elvis, considering that Elvis' voice would have changed a little bit with age. What are the odds? I mean seriously, I've always been one to brush off the claims that Elvis is still alive, but I discovered this guy, and I'm starting to believe. I just wish, if it is true, that Jon (Elvis) would come back into the public eye, before it's too late. He can't live forever. It would be the greatest thing.
Jon Cotner doesn't have the same smile as Elvis has...A smile doesn't lie...He, maybe, likes Elvis a lot but I don't think he's him...This is my own opinion. And the voice...I'm not so sure (some good notes and tone but not all of them)...
Jon Cotner doesn't have the same smile as Elvis has...A smile doesn't lie...He, maybe, likes Elvis alot but he's not him...This is my own opinion. And the voice...I'm not so sure (some good notes and tone but not all of them)...
JON, WHY DONT U GIVE THE WORLD A GREAT XMAS PRESENT THIS YEAR? TELL US THE TRUTH! IT WOULD GIVE SUCH JOY. EVEN YOUNG PEOPLE LOVE YOUR MUSIC. ELVIS MUSIC. DONT WAIT UNTIL U REALLY R TOO OLD TO REVEAL URSELF BESIDES OF THE TAPE U PRERECORDED. I'VE BEEN AROUND ALOT OF ELVIS IMPERSONATORS FROM WORKING IN AN THEATRE N MEETING LOTS OF THEM. NONE OF THEM SOUNDED ANYTHINGLIKE U, BUT THEN AGAIN WHO CAN IMPERSONATE THE REAL ONE?
god bless you jon,the doctor that treated you was wright,or should i say jesse,or elvis ,it was all about money,what now ,need more money ,i think its time for you to tell the trutth jon,don"t you.
bravo mr cotner bravo, your the closest thing to elvis i ve ever heard, ! cant believe your voice man , so strong and true for someone of your years , amazing! the king is alive long live the king! lol
Seriously, you need to post a video of him while he's singing.
Now THAT would be interesting.
I'm pretty sure this isn't Elvis. Just a half-decent imitator, with a slightly higher tone of voice. Elvis had much deeper tones when singing and when talking.
This guy's just foolin' around and doin' it well (to paraphrase a line from a song sung Elvis).
Jon - I would really like to hear you sing "Sweet Caroline".
If you do this could you do it either with the instrument back ground track from the 1970 Las Vegas concert. But it would be nice to hear either with or with out an instrument track.
He is a Native American, but with blue eyes. Fantastic.
I believe Mr. Presley left and returned to his Native American roots. Was accepted into a community somewhere, where he became one of them. And God bless them all for doing this, taking care of a legendary soul and keeping it a secret. The most honest kind of people on Earth.
Rest in Peace Elvis A. Presley, because either way, he has passed on to a state of God-fueled rest.
IVE PRAYED AND PRAYED THAT YOU WERE STILL ALIVE, I KNOW YOUR STILL HERE ALWAYS HAVE. GOD IF YOU CAME BACK INTO THE SPOTLIGHT AND DID A COMEBACK CONCERT SAY AT GRACELAND AT NIGHT. MY GOD YOU WOULD SMASH THESE SO CALLED STARS TO LITTLE BITS, I LOVE YOU JON I REALLY DO.
All your songs are the greatist, hope some day we can see the video along with your singing. It is so kind of you to keep sharing with your fans, the music and photos.
Although I'd love to see you without the beard again, not that I don't like beards, I do, but it hides your wonderful smile. Thank you and Jimmy for bringing you to our attention.
Jon Cotner is one lonely man. When I hear him sing, I hear regret, sadness, tears, a broken heart. I hear a man who gave it all up for someone whom he loved with all is heart but it was to late. I hear a man who has turned to God for his salvation.
I hear a man who has a voice of an Angel, and was sent to this planet to late. Peace love and Blessings to you Jon. God loves you, always did, always will.
@sca19591 He certainy wouldn't be lonely anymore! I hear a man who I have waited my whole life to meet. Who I have dreamed and prayed for years to find. Who does have a voice of an angel and I am sure the soul and spirit of one as well. I agree God loves you, always did, always will and so do I. Hopefully by divine guidance, our paths will cross.
@sca19591 He certainly wouldn't be lonely anymore! I hear a man who I have waited my whole life to meet. Who I have dreamed and prayed for years to find. Who does have a voice of an angel and I am sure the soul and spirit of one as well. I agree God loves you, always did, always will and so do I. Hopefully by divine guidance, our paths will cross.
ALWAYS THE BEST JON
just as beautiful as ever
hard to compete with you
you just sound as E,,,and there is nobody can do a thing about it,,,the cream of the crop~
lubahorvath 7 hours ago in playlist Jon Cotner ( Do i think he's elvis ) Check these videos out
I am a VERY BIG fan of Elvis and when I heard Jon Cotner's voice I was blown away... How can someone contact this amazing man or send him a message?
The last message I see was two months ago. Maybe there will be others soon...Jon is awsome!!
spunky7974 3 months ago 3
Yes, it is him
tiolouiee 4 months ago
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Maybe Elvis Presley's identical twin brother Jesse Garon Presley never died at birth and was given up for adoption an is now Jon Cotner??
menise11 4 months ago
I'm not an Elvis fan but I'm amazed with this Jon Cotner theory....I'm starting to believe he (Elvis) got fed up with fame and wanted to go underground.
kovke1985 5 months ago
i believe its HIM! not because i so want to,,,but it sounds soooo much like him... the tempo, the rythm. it dosent sound like a Forced elvis like the impersonators it sounds so natural. amazing.
gabrielkipp77 6 months ago 2
man....it sounds just like elvis. it could be him.... who knows?!
gabrielkipp77 6 months ago 2
Jon Cotner is too young to be Elvis, there are similarities, but that's where it ends.
Anyone who thinks a coroner would be party to a fake death is kidding themselves.
DrDance2323 6 months ago
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... ;,-) This is the voice of Elvis and this is on God's planet ONCE. No one else can sing these songs Elvis Sun Ok, one or two songs before, but not what I have heard of Jon. This voice belongs to only one person, the King Elvis Presley.
I was one of the happiest people on the planet when I would get to hear more of that voice. There are many songs, there are many artists, many songwriters, more stars, ... but there was / is only one King!
alnavopl 6 months ago
I knew you where alive...I've written a song for you. I recorded it on my own portable 16 track. It's about your life. Its on my facebook page. Listening to you makes my heart almost explode with happiness...! Look up Ethan Allen on Facebook and you'll find a video called Elvis. Thats the songs title also! I've read some of the comments here and some of these bozos actually don't realize who you are!!! I wish I could meet you and harmonize with you...Take It Easy, your friend Ethan
EthanA1122 6 months ago
HI JON or whoever you may be just take good care of yourself wheathere you are him or you are not him I just am happy to know I can come here and leave you a messege that is EVERLASTING. we were raised up in the same faith and I sat on the same old hard benches in the small churches with the outhouses as you did and also heard the damnation gospel until I learned about the real GOSPEL> GOD IS GOOD And he never has left you and never will. He will always watch over you and yours.. Hugs Bobbie
1943AngelEyes 8 months ago
Great singer! reminds me of my childhood and listening to Elvis records with my parents. I remember the day my father cried over Elvis dying.He cried for hours.Jon,I just want to say who ever you are you are making fans all over smile and remember a more gentle time in the world not as it is now. May God have blessed you with happiness and faith. Continue your positive role.
cherylcamargo 8 months ago
yea, I have to agreen with codygirton, why has this guy never tried singing in public before, he's a very good singer, sounds alot closer to elvis then alot of the people i've heard... make some money off the good voice of yours,, it not making any here on you tube bud,, best wishes, god bless you..
steverc1000 8 months ago
Another bad singing version of Mr Presley songs , keep trying im afraid your voice isnt close but its a good try.
I know people in bars in Poland who sing much closer to Mr Presley than you.
topolksirandy 8 months ago
is no jon..jon is elvis.
pulsare21 9 months ago
THERE HAS NEVER BEEN ANY ONE WHO COULD SING AS CLOSE AS JON HAS TO THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER WHO EVER GRACED US WITH HIS PRESENCE ON THE STAGES OF SMALL TOWNS AND HUGE CASINOS FOR WHAT? TO ONLY BE HURT AND EVERY INCH OF HIS BODY IN PAIN AND THE PEOPLE CLOSEST TO HIM WHO HE LOVED USED HIM FROM THE TIME HE WAS A KID. i AM OLDER NOW AND WISER. BUT TO THIS VERY DAY I KNOW HE KNEW GOD AND I KNOW WHEN HE WAS ALONE HE PRAYED HE WAS NEVER ONE TO PRAY OUT LOUD HEARD GOD HIS PRAYERS AND IS WITH HIM NOW.XXO
1943AngelEyes 9 months ago
Beautiful...and hey sca19591 remeber when you point fingers (assume) there are 3 more fingers pointing right back at chu! lol all in spirit right. PS Generally those regrets sadness tears are what makes one great ..
SuperElliek 9 months ago
Too many sound coincidences.. i don't know.. this is the first person, I've ever come across that sounds and acts exactly like Elvis. Now if could just find an 80 year old Jame Dean.
verynicelookingguy27 10 months ago
@verynicelookingguy27 I agree, lol, good luck with James Dean :)
AngelaMartinez7 8 months ago
Elvis sang alot of non- instrumental songs just playing around and having fun. if you search hard enough you can find them and you too could pretend you are Elvis.
acecab123 10 months ago
Great singing Jon, you are the man! Nice to Know.
darrencooke5 11 months ago
He Should Sing either Moody Blue, Hurt, or Viva Las Vegas
johnson1095 11 months ago
I know who is this guy, I know him because I love him. Even you do it very well Jon, the gift that God gave you, it will continue with you until the end of time, I love you Jon, for the great human being you are. GOD bless you allways for everything you give us on stage. A hug and a kiss.
mamushk9love152 11 months ago
Faboulous singing jon,,,many blessings and keep the songs coming,,they are great.
SkCanadaLady47 1 year ago
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SkCanadaLady47 1 year ago
Elvis if I break the code will you grant me to bee a movie star in a small movie I know cuz I am smart
TheMamiandpapi 1 year ago
Why wouldnt anyone investigate this?
NickPrice2010 1 year ago
If this guy is elvis I got something to tell him! I was at graceland 2010 I stayed at the hotel across the street, while at the hotel the next morning a women who played in a movie with you was trying to sell her pictures with you HA! Then theres a bunch of retards running graceland, your house, The elvis estate has so much money that if you are him Im sure if you came out you could pay off everybody to not lock you up,If you are Elvis you must want to still sing making these video's
MsDoors33 1 year ago
has this guy ever said NO IM NOT ELVIS?
MsDoors33 1 year ago
This man is 76 years old. Same age as Elvis. He looks like Elvis. He sounds exactly like Elvis, considering that Elvis' voice would have changed a little bit with age. What are the odds? I mean seriously, I've always been one to brush off the claims that Elvis is still alive, but I discovered this guy, and I'm starting to believe. I just wish, if it is true, that Jon (Elvis) would come back into the public eye, before it's too late. He can't live forever. It would be the greatest thing.
codygirton 1 year ago
@codygirton But.....what if the voice we hear does NOT belong to the man we see on the picture?
Nobody saw this grey guy sing live.
melkiemelkie 11 months ago
I would love to here you sign Girl Happy , with your higher tone now that would be perfect.
mrNutz56 1 year ago
its very clear to me that there are two very different voices here
shirleymarie66 1 year ago
777 !!!
TheRamExponention 1 year ago
777, i was wondering what would you like for christmas jon. let us know, god bless.
6437431 1 year ago
777, HI JON, JUST A LITTLE NOTE WISHING YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.
6437431 1 year ago
This man is a good singer and he entertains people, thats all.
elvisbyme777 1 year ago
This is amazing, belting out those lyrics at the end gave me shivers!
@JimmytheJam as powerful as this is, I would love to hear some higher quality recordings :D
VegettoISbetter 1 year ago
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Jon Cotner doesn't have the same smile as Elvis has...A smile doesn't lie...He, maybe, likes Elvis a lot but I don't think he's him...This is my own opinion. And the voice...I'm not so sure (some good notes and tone but not all of them)...
nvbssaj 1 year ago
Jon Cotner doesn't have the same smile as Elvis has...A smile doesn't lie...He, maybe, likes Elvis alot but he's not him...This is my own opinion. And the voice...I'm not so sure (some good notes and tone but not all of them)...
nvbssaj 1 year ago
JON, WHY DONT U GIVE THE WORLD A GREAT XMAS PRESENT THIS YEAR? TELL US THE TRUTH! IT WOULD GIVE SUCH JOY. EVEN YOUNG PEOPLE LOVE YOUR MUSIC. ELVIS MUSIC. DONT WAIT UNTIL U REALLY R TOO OLD TO REVEAL URSELF BESIDES OF THE TAPE U PRERECORDED. I'VE BEEN AROUND ALOT OF ELVIS IMPERSONATORS FROM WORKING IN AN THEATRE N MEETING LOTS OF THEM. NONE OF THEM SOUNDED ANYTHINGLIKE U, BUT THEN AGAIN WHO CAN IMPERSONATE THE REAL ONE?
SuperLuAnn 1 year ago
god bless you jon,the doctor that treated you was wright,or should i say jesse,or elvis ,it was all about money,what now ,need more money ,i think its time for you to tell the trutth jon,don"t you.
NazifNB 1 year ago
sounds like elvis to me
happyphat31 1 year ago
bravo mr cotner bravo, your the closest thing to elvis i ve ever heard, ! cant believe your voice man , so strong and true for someone of your years , amazing! the king is alive long live the king! lol
leighnassau 1 year ago
I love the pic at :23. Elvis looks very happy. I love those piano shots at :38 and :46, so beautiful.
Elvesse1 1 year ago
Seriously, you need to post a video of him while he's singing.
Now THAT would be interesting.
I'm pretty sure this isn't Elvis. Just a half-decent imitator, with a slightly higher tone of voice. Elvis had much deeper tones when singing and when talking.
This guy's just foolin' around and doin' it well (to paraphrase a line from a song sung Elvis).
margondine 1 year ago
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Jon - I would really like to hear you sing "Sweet Caroline".
If you do this could you do it either with the instrument back ground track from the 1970 Las Vegas concert. But it would be nice to hear either with or with out an instrument track.
Thanks in advance,
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Calibir1 1 year ago
Why is there no footage of Mr. Cotner singing??? I would like to see him physically singing??
Tropixxx71 1 year ago
@Tropixxx71
Me too.
margondine 1 year ago
@Tropixxx71 I agree with you . How do we know who is actually singing?
MrTerrykeith 1 year ago
I don't care who's singing this, that is sexy as f***! ;)
brightbite 1 year ago
He is a Native American, but with blue eyes. Fantastic.
I believe Mr. Presley left and returned to his Native American roots. Was accepted into a community somewhere, where he became one of them. And God bless them all for doing this, taking care of a legendary soul and keeping it a secret. The most honest kind of people on Earth.
Rest in Peace Elvis A. Presley, because either way, he has passed on to a state of God-fueled rest.
Moseslawgiver 1 year ago
im glad you just keep on singing a song im always listening.........neil
frankenstine666 1 year ago
IVE PRAYED AND PRAYED THAT YOU WERE STILL ALIVE, I KNOW YOUR STILL HERE ALWAYS HAVE. GOD IF YOU CAME BACK INTO THE SPOTLIGHT AND DID A COMEBACK CONCERT SAY AT GRACELAND AT NIGHT. MY GOD YOU WOULD SMASH THESE SO CALLED STARS TO LITTLE BITS, I LOVE YOU JON I REALLY DO.
6437431 1 year ago
I dont agree, I think he will have been happier these 30 years than ever before. being able to do as he pleases and go places. .
1964Godschild 1 year ago
I dont agree, I think he will have been happier these 30 years than ever before. being able to do as he pleases and go places.
1964Godschild 1 year ago
All your songs are the greatist, hope some day we can see the video along with your singing. It is so kind of you to keep sharing with your fans, the music and photos.
Although I'd love to see you without the beard again, not that I don't like beards, I do, but it hides your wonderful smile. Thank you and Jimmy for bringing you to our attention.
ELMileyCBP 1 year ago
that is why i listened to elvis , powerful voice and fun, funny ad libs, like i'm right there with him, years ago!! great songs jon! more, more!!
keninkansas777 1 year ago
Great job on these songs,jon has such a wonderful voice.
shawent 1 year ago 4
Grand memories and was glad to take part in being there, Thanks for posting Jim. Always a Friend here in WV Jon
7SuthernXposure7 1 year ago 2
Awesome. Great vid too. Thanks for sharing my friend.
pattarasila59 1 year ago 2
What an awesome, unforgetable, evening with Jon singing, joking and just being himself. I had a great time. Thank you Jon for a fun evening :-)
Thanks Jim for posting these memories. Great pics, some I've never seen before.
Teresa7777 1 year ago 2
Jon Cotner is one lonely man. When I hear him sing, I hear regret, sadness, tears, a broken heart. I hear a man who gave it all up for someone whom he loved with all is heart but it was to late. I hear a man who has turned to God for his salvation.
I hear a man who has a voice of an Angel, and was sent to this planet to late. Peace love and Blessings to you Jon. God loves you, always did, always will.
sca19591 1 year ago 9
@sca19591 He certainy wouldn't be lonely anymore! I hear a man who I have waited my whole life to meet. Who I have dreamed and prayed for years to find. Who does have a voice of an angel and I am sure the soul and spirit of one as well. I agree God loves you, always did, always will and so do I. Hopefully by divine guidance, our paths will cross.
AngelaMartinez7 8 months ago
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@sca19591 He certainly wouldn't be lonely anymore! I hear a man who I have waited my whole life to meet. Who I have dreamed and prayed for years to find. Who does have a voice of an angel and I am sure the soul and spirit of one as well. I agree God loves you, always did, always will and so do I. Hopefully by divine guidance, our paths will cross.
AngelaMartinez7 8 months ago
@sca19591 Why is it Too late lol. Is he dead...? ima feel stupid if he is...
JustinDavidPierce 4 days ago
Fantastic selection from a great night Jon, it was fun!
Treatmenice56 1 year ago 2