For more on thompsons relationship with elvis and exes caitlyn jenner and david foster pick up her new book, a little thing called life. Mike and jay speak with linda thompson about her yearslong relationship with elvis presley that included caring for elvis through major drug addiction and erratic behavior. Elvis presleys private nurse, who lived at his graceland home for over a decade, has released a selfpublished book about her time with the music legend filled with untold stories and dozens of neverseenbefore photos. Songs written by linda thompson us secondhandsongs. May 23 may 23, 1950 linda thompson was born, later. The danish elvis unlimited fan club will publish and distribute it. Aug 28, 2016 linda thompson has been in two highprofile celebrity relationships, one with elvis presley and another with bruce jenner, now known as caitlyn jenner, and shes now sharing the deepest secrets from those experiences in a new tellall book.
Although the elvis presley section in linda thompson s new book only takes up about onethird of the pages 170 to be exact, this personal memoir is still a musthave for diehard elvis presley fans. Log in or sign up for facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. I recently saw a bio on elvis girlfriend linda thompson. Elvis presley presley, elvis used books, rare books and new books. They have also lived in glendale, az and bowdoinham, me plus 2 other locations. The first half of her book focuses on her fourandahalf years with elvis, with the second half covering the four decades of her. Then imagine becoming elvis friend, being kissed by him, working for him, and the ultimate dream. Linda thompson, who was not only elvis presley s girlfriend for 412 years but also the exwife of bruce jenner now caitlyn, recounts some of the most notorious stories about elvis in her new book called a little thing called life. Awardwinning songwriter linda thompson breaks her silence, sharing the extraordinary story of her life. Linda thompson revealed in her new memoir that elvis presley respected her virginity until she was ready to consummate their relationship. Memories with elvis as his private nurse and friend, by letetia henley kirk was released on monday. David foster spouse 19912007 elvis presley boyfriend 19721976 added by nikitoz555.
Linda thompson writes new tell all book video dailymotion. Linda thompson interview by alanna nash for the elvis. The henley family had just bought a new house, but they rented it. Thompson talks openly about what it was like to be in a relationship with elvis, dishing on that side. Jul 03, 2017 mike and jay speak with linda thompson about her yearslong relationship with elvis presley that included caring for elvis through major drug addiction and erratic behavior. For 38 years, letetia henley kirk kept silent about her years with elvis presley. May 06, 2009 a beautiful tribute to a beautiful couple that in my opinion should have last forever. On loving elvis presley, bruce jenner, and songs in between. Private nurse pens book about life with elvis presley. Beautiful linda thompson elvis never left linda thompson. Select this result to view elvis e thompsons phone number, address, and more.
Elvis presley was a very jealous man, says ex, linda. Actress linda thompson, now 67, fell for elvis in 1972 when he and priscilla were separated and she attended a private movie screening he was hosting at a cinema in memphis. David foster, tony renis, alberto testa, linda thompson us barbra streisand with josh groban. Elvis presleys ex, linda thompson, to release memoir.
Thompson talks openly about what it was like to be in a relationship with elvis, dishing on that side of presley so unfamiliar to most of the king of rock and rolls. She is also adept at elucidating emotion and candour through out her wellmodulated prose. This book tells of her time with elvis until his death then her marriage and subsequent divorce from bruce jenner and remarriage to composer david foster. Jeanne lemay dumas, thompson s best friend, recounts this first meeting with elvis in an interview for her book, elvis, linda and me and later became elvis personal secretary. Awardwinning songwriter linda thompson breaks her silence, sharing the. Aug 07, 2016 linda thompson, former girlfriend of elvis presley and exwife of bruce jenner, now caitlyn, is writing her personal memoir called a little thing called life.
This book is just another worthwhile piece of the jigsaw puzzle on the kings live. I was still a virgin when i met him, thompson tells ets nancy odell during an intimate sitdown to discuss her new memoir, a little thing called life. Linda thompson, former girlfriend of elvis presley and exwife of bruce jenner, now caitlyn, is writing her personal memoir called a little thing called life. Linda thompson, find this pin and more on elvis, new book by ramona marshall. The title of linda thompsons memoir is the title of one of her many songs. Therefore, quotes from her book feature caitlyns former name and masculine pronouns. Linda thompson is writing a memoir elvis presley fans of.
Linda thompson memoir recalls loving elvis presley, bruce jenner. Awardwinning songwriter linda thompson breaks her silence, sharing the extraordinary story of her life, career, and epic romances with two of the most celebrated, yet enigmatic, modern american superstarselvis presley and bruce jenner. Linda thompson is finally writing a memoir detailing her long romances with elvis presley, bruce jenner and david foster. Although the elvis presley section in linda thompsons new book only takes up about onethird of the pages 170 to be exact, this personal. A little thing called life includes a full color photo section with many great images including nearly twenty that are elvis related. Linda thompson memoir recalls loving elvis presley, bruce. As an author linda thompson has a wonderfully free flowing, articulate and engaging writing style.
New york ap linda thompson, who lived with elvis presley and was married to bruce jenner, has kept the details of her highprofile relationships private. The best result we found for your search is elvis e thompson age 40s in brunswick, me. Linda, a former miss tennessee and successful pop songwriter, is scheduled to release the book on august 23. It said she was a songwriter who had been nominated for an oscar and a grammy, and who won an emmy. According to an excerpt of the book in people, thompson endured a rough but passionate romance with presley beginning when she. Linda diane thompson born may 23, 1950 is an american actress, lyricist and beauty pageant winner who rose to international fame as elvis presleys long time girlfriend after he separated from his. Join facebook to connect with elvis thompson and others you may know. Enlarged photo showing the placement of elvis s casket in gracelands music room on august 1977. Graceland designed by linda thompson elvis presley news. It is anecdotes such as these creating the vast, intricate tapestry in the engaging new memoir, a little thing called life linda thompsons life reads like any small town girls dream.
Oct 30, 2016 elvis presley famously had 4 girls anita wood in the 50s and over the army years, where he met priscilla, brought her home and then annmargaret in hollywood and finally miss tennessee linda thompson during his jumpsuit concert and vegas artist in residence. The following books have been announced for release later in 2006. In the 44 years that followed, thompson would meet, marry and divorce caitlyn jenner, launch a television career and become an awardwinning lyricist. It will be a full colour hard cover book with over 110 pages with the favourite photographs of keith alverson. Naturally there is the story, which i havent read yet about linda thompson and elvis. At only 22 years old, linda thompson fell in love with the king of rock and roll. I suspect most elvis fans will find this section of linda thompsons story unpleasant, but for those who want to know it all, its there. Find and compare hundreds of millions of new books, used books, rare books and out of print books from over. Elvis and the owner of crown electric, james tipler, remained close friends over the years. Overall, i liked the book, i think linda has written honestly to a point, the elvis chapter was what i mostly wanted to read and here i think all she tells is honest, no new revelations or. Linda thompsons revelations about exes caitlyn jenner, elvis. Before elvis made it on the regional scene as an established musician, he worked at crown electric in memphis as a truck driver and doall boy.
You might also know that she was third runnerup in the miss usa pageant and won the title of miss memphis state. An account of elvis s final days, his death, his autopsy and the coverup that followed. But you might not know she was voted the best dressed coed at memphis state university. Select this result to view elvis e thompson s phone number, address, and more. Finally, here are two of the best lines about elvis in linda thompsons book. Linda diane thompson born may 23, 1950 is an american songwriterlyricist, former actress and beauty pageant winner. Taking four decades to live her life more fully, however, gave linda thompson much more than elvis to write about, as indicated in her books subtitle. Elvis before graceland new elvis book tupelo elvis fan. Elvis presleys graceland, in and playing a little bass guitar. She says she turned down an offer to write a book about elvis soon after he died in 1977. Dumas saw it all she toured the country with elvis, worked as one of his secretaries in the offices behind graceland, and even threw sleepovers at graceland with thompson. The second half of the book covers her life after elvis and appealed more to my wife who enjoyed the whole book. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site.
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Imagine having been linda thompsons best girlfriend and being with her the night she met elvis. Jul, 2016 on that dreadful day in 1977 when the king died, the young daughter blurted out a horrific description of her fathers lifeless body. Elvis presleys ex, linda thompson, to release memoir august. May 05, 2016 this book tells of her time with elvis until his death then her marriage and subsequent divorce from bruce jenner and remarriage to composer david foster. The henley family had just bought a new house, but they rented it out and moved into a three. Pin by jules van hellemont on elvis moody blue 1977. Linda thompsons account of her life with elvis takes up the first half of the book i found that very revealing. Linda thompson reveals that elvis presley respected her. As an officer with the shelby county sheriffs department, elvis and sam became fast friends. Actress linda thompson, now 67, fell for elvis in 1972 when he and priscilla were separated and she attended a private movie screening he. She finally moved out of graceland for good in december 1976. Songs written by linda thompson us all i know of love.
Linda thompson suzanne simonot october 10th, 20 elviss exgirlfriend, american actress, lyricist and former beauty queen linda thompson, is proof truth can be stranger than fiction. Find great deals on ebay for elvis books and elvis stamps. On that dreadful day in 1977 when the king died, the young daughter blurted out a horrific description of her fathers lifeless body. Songwriter linda thompson opens up about her marriage to caitlyn jenner and losing her virginity to elvis presley in her new book a little thing called life. Linda thompson recalls loving elvis and seeing bruce in a dress. The contract of sale was finalised 26 march 1957 the interior of the graceland mansion was changed before it was open to the public. Linda thompson elvis presley girlfriend new facelift. Elvis nurses book full of untold stories and neverseen.
May 18, 20 linda thompson is finally writing a memoir detailing her long romances with elvis presley, bruce jenner and david foster. At the time elvis was dating sams sister linda thompson. For the last forty years, awardwinning songwriter linda thompson has. Graceland interior as designed by linda thompson graceland as elvis had it before he died in 1977. Elvis is related to mathew zachary thompson and wesley b thompson as well as 3 additional people. The 66yearold former beauty queen in her 384page book a. In july 1973, elvis purchased a home for sam less than a mile from the gates of graceland. Like most people, i was a huge elvis fan and never dreamed id get to meet him, much less have the experiences i ended up sharing with him and linda. Linda thompson was romantically involved with elvis in the 1970s and, except for priscilla, was probably the most import partner that elvis ever had. Aug 23, 2016 in her new memoir, a little thing called life, linda thompson opens up about her nearly fiveyear relationship with elvis presley and his desperate level of need read more. From its opening dedication the reader is struck by a searing honesty on the part of the author and a warm respect for those she is writing about. Elvis presley was a very jealous man, says ex, linda thompson. A former memphian, thompson recounts her years with elvis and her marriage to jenner, now caitlyn jenner, in her new book, a little thing called life. A little thing called life linda thompson hardcover.
It promised to have some pictures of graceland among others you would never be able to take or see on a regular tour. A little thing called life on loving elvis presley, bruce jenner, and songs in between. Now 66yearsold, elvis presleys former longtime girlfriend, linda thompson, opens up in a new book about the love that she had for the king and the heartbreaki. Linda thompson opens up about her new book huffpost. If you want to read about elvis, bruce and david this is the book to read. Linda thompson talks relationships with elvis and caitlyn. Elvis fans, omni, linda thompson, lisamorgan, railgarten. That tradition of sartorial excellence continued during her time with elvis. Linda thompson majored in english at memphis state university and won the talent title of miss memphis state, in addition to having been the third runnerup in the miss usa pageant. Its the kind of welltempered book we would expect from this oscarnominated lyricist and mother of brody and brandon jenner. Linda thompsons autobiography reveals elvis the man, not the myth. Linda thompson is breaking her silence and sharing her life, career and epic romances with two worldrenowned stars, elvis presley and bruce jenner now caitlyn, in her new memoir, a little thing called life. Sadhna gave it a new twist and her micro fringe became as iconic as audreys look. As miss tennessee in 1972 she went on to catch the eye of elvis presley, arguably the.
She was a longtime girlfriend of elvis presley before marrying olympic decathlon champion bruce jenner, and legendary music producer david foster. Awardwinning songwriter linda thompson breaks her sile. You all know that linda thompson was elvis girlfriend from 1972 to 1976. Anyone who reads this book will understand why elvis et al. Aug 10, 2016 linda thompson recalls loving elvis and seeing bruce in a dress. Linda and elvis sitting in bed doing monty python sketches in shrilt. In her new memoir a little thing called life, linda thompson opens up about her nearly fiveyear relationship with elvis presley and his desperate level of need read more.
That career has so far brought linda and david foster an academy award nomination. A beautiful tribute to a beautiful couple that in my opinion should have last forever. Enlarged photo showing the placement of elviss casket in gracelands music room on august 1977. That being said, im totally supportive of her and always have been. Aug 25, 2016 i was still a virgin when i met him, thompson tells ets nancy odell during an intimate sitdown to discuss her new memoir, a little thing called life. Elvis presley famously had 4 girls anita wood in the 50s and over the army years, where he met priscilla, brought her home and then annmargaret in hollywood and finally miss tennessee linda thompson during his jumpsuit concert and vegas artist in residence. Thompsons book is exemplary of truthtelling in a brave and loving manner and reminds us that we are each entitled to speak our own truth. Then theres the time elvis sent her out to buy a whole new wardrobe in las.
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