Sep 19, 1985 elvis and me is an autobiography, written by priscilla beaulieu presley, sharing the story of her relationship with elvis presley. A tribute to both the man and the legend, elvis and me gives elvis fans the world over an unprecedented look at the true life of the king of rock n roll and the woman who loved him. The elvis who linda thompson remembers got a kick from. Elvis linda and me unseen pictures by jeanne lemay dumas. Aug 09, 2015 elvis said he would put a trailer behind graceland for me and my family to live in so i could take care of him and his daddy and grandmother, kirk said.
With susan walters, dale midkiff, linda miller, jon cypher. It serves as a tribute to the man as well as the king of rock n roll. New york times bestseller that reveals the intimate story of elvis presley and priscilla presley, told by the woman who lived it. Aug 28, 2016 elvis and i were sitting in bed watching the 1976 olympics from montreal and this incredible visage of a man, this incredible specimen of man crossed the finish line of the decathlon, shares linda. Elvis s exgirlfriend, american actress, lyricist and former beauty queen linda thompson, is proof truth can be stranger than fiction. Linda persuades jeanne, who lives in rhode island, to come to memphis and share an apartment with her and get a job there which jeanne does. Elvis and me book by priscilla presley thriftbooks. Linda was just 22yearsold, when she first met presley on a hot memphis day in july of 1972, and she confesses to feeling an instant draw to elvis from that first meeting. Into the gauntlet by margaret peterson haddix the 39 clues cahills vs.
Linda thompson, elvis former girlfriend, with a suit she had designed by susie creamcheese for elvis in 1974 on display at kings ransom museums elvis presley exhibit at the imperial palace. I recently saw a bio on elvis girlfriend linda thompson. It has a rotating panel and is hosted by ruth langsford, coleen nolan. It said she was a songwriter who had been nominated for an oscar and a grammy, and who won an emmy. This special, limited edition, features 70 fullcolor, neverbeforeseen photos from graceland. The blond bombshell details her fourandahalfyear romance with elvis presley, her five. Actually, it all started with that visit in 2002 to lindas malibu home.
I wanted to take the time to say thank you to elvis presley fans worldwide, the friendsloved ones of elvis who are still around, the familyfriends of those who have sadly passed away but were an integral part of elvis life story, lisa marie, linda thompson, priscilla, jack soden, all of the hardworking staff at graceland, and to those i have been blessed to know as a direct result of. Linda diane thompson born may 23, 1950 is an american songwriterlyricist, former actress and beauty pageant winner. Linda thompson has had some great loves in her new memoir, a little thing called life. Jeanne lemay dumas, nbc interview, elvis presley, linda and i 5 8. Linda thompson revisits the loves of her life in her upcoming memoir, a little thing called life. Linda thompsons revelations about exes caitlyn jenner, elvis. Elvis and me 1988 courted at 14 by elvis dale midkiff and wed to him at 21, priscilla presley susan walters recalls their life, times and divorce.
Linda thompson remembers ex elvis presley at love nest. Here is the cover of the book elvis, linda and me from jeanne lemay dumas, best friend to linda thompson, which was announced september 2006 but should be released by rooftop publishing april 2007. As miss rhode island, jeanne met miss tennessee linda thompson at the 1972 miss usa pageant. 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. Linda is one of the last women in elvis life to tell her story, following ginger aldens book that came out in 2014. Unfollow elvis books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Linda thompson recalls loving elvis and seeing bruce in a. Linda thompson interview by alanna nash for the elvis. Super rare inside elvis bedroom 1977, tiger man was elvis.
Elvis and me 1988 dvd region 1 playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. Elvis turned to me and said, you know, i am not gay, but that man is a damn goodlooking man, and i said, he is. Here in her own words, priscilla presley tells the story of their love, revealing the details of their first meeting, their marriage, their. The loose women bring you daily chat and gossip, the biggest celebrity interviews and their very own book club loose books. I was in the room assessing elvis, and he was sitting in the corner talking to me with his head down. Jeanne saw it all she toured the country with elvis, worked as one of his secretaries in the office behind graceland, and even threw sleepovers at graceland. Elvis and me by priscilla presley, sandra jarmon, paperback. Elvis, linda and me also recalls his legendary temper and affinity for firearms, recounting one incident when elviss car wouldnt start and the king. Private nurse pens book about life with elvis presley. Elvis and me an evening with priscilla presley australia. Throughout the book, presley documents elvis impact on not only her life, but the world as well. This new york times bestseller reveals the intimate story that could only be written by the woman who. I walked over, lifted his chin and said, elvis, if you talk to me, you look at me.
In 2006, a close girlfriend of lindas, jeanne lemay dumas, wrote her own memoir of her experiences knowing linda and elvis called elvis, linda and me. The new york times bestseller that reveals the intimate story of elvis presley and priscilla presley, told by the woman who lived it decades after his death, millions of fans continue to worship elvis the legend. Elvis fans the world over constantly dream about what their fantasy wo. Elvis and me is the unforgettable memoir of elvis presley. The medusa plot by gordon korman the 39 clues cahills vs. Decades after his death, millions of fans continue to worship elvis the legend. Striking up an instant friendship, jeanne moved to memphis and lived. Linda thompson insists shes just a simple country girl. Jeanne lemay dumas, thompsons best friend, recounts this first meeting with elvis in an interview for her book, elvis, linda and me and later became elvis personal secretary. But you might not know she was voted the best dressed coed at memphis state university. Elvis and me priscilla beaulieu presley, sandra harmon.
I mean, linda was on and she mentioned me, back in 2002. She was a longtime girlfriend of elvis presley before marrying olympic decathlon champion bruce jenner, and legendary music producer david foster. To be published shortly by authorhouse, it will in color, 8. One of only two women to have lived with presley the other was his exwife, priscilla thompson, 63, is accustomed to being defined by her relationships. Elvis presley was a very jealous man, says ex, linda. Linda thompson elvis presley girlfriend new facelift. Here in her own words, priscilla presley tells the story of their love, revealing the details of their first meeting.
Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the king of rock and roll, or simply, the king. On loving elvis presley, bruce jenner, and songs in between, times of india reveals that linda was involved with elvis presley for nearly five years. Elvis said he would put a trailer behind graceland for me and my family to live in so i could take care of him and his daddy and grandmother, kirk said. You all know that linda thompson was elvis girlfriend from 1972 to 1976. In 2006, a close girlfriend of lindas, jeanne lemay dumas, wrote her own memoir of her experiences knowing linda and elvis called elvis. 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. Aug 14, 2015 i was in the room assessing elvis, and he was sitting in the corner talking to me with his head down. Elvis and me an evening with priscilla presley australia 2017 rated 4. Jeanne meets linda thompson at the miss usa pageant in puerto rico in may 1972. In covering the news of linda thompsons book, a little thing called life. Elvis presleys livein nurse at graceland releasing memoir. It was axiomatic back in the 1980s that, if you put the name elvis in the title of your madefortv movie, your ratings would go through the roof. Containing 70 color photographs, including neverbeforeseen photos of the upstairs at graceland, and a preface by linda thompson, this is one of the most unusual and private books on elvis this summer. Aug 23, 2016 linda thompson has had some great loves in her new memoir, a little thing called life.
Millions of elvis fans all over the world fantasized what it would have been like to know the king. Such was the case of the twopart elvis and me, which not only cleaned up in the ratings. New book release titled elvis, linda and me by jeanne lemay dumas. Thompson gave her blessing and wrote the forward for the. Linda thompson was romantically involved with elvis in the 1970s and, except for priscilla, was probably the most import partner that elvis ever had. Elvis, linda and me recalls elviss legendary generosity extended to dumas in the form of a threeandahalfcarat yellowgold cluster diamond ring for, in elviss words, being a good friend to linda. Buy a cheap copy of elvis and me book by priscilla presley. After presley died, thompson was a consultant on the 1981 tv movie, elvis and the beauty queen, which starred don johnson as the king. Elvis aaron presley january 8, 1935 august 16, 1977 was an american singer, musician, and actor. Elvis and me an evening with priscilla presley australia 2017. From being elvis girlfriend to marrying bruce jenner who transformed himself into caitlyn jenner is a little disconcerting to look at her former husband in her new body, admits linda thompson now aged 65 i have to be honest and say its strange for me to see this beautiful woman, and look in her eyes, and think, thats the father of. The tv movie adaptation of the 1985 biography written by priscilla presley, beginning with her first meeting elvis presley as a g. Itserves as a tribute to the man as well as the king of rock n roll.
Apr 19, 2003 buy elvis and me reprint by priscilla beaulieu presley, sandra harmon isbn. This recording of by and by is featured on the elvis gospel cd set peace in the valley, available from amazon and ebay. Its interesting because now as i read lindas book she has the same scenes but. Elvis presleys livein nurse at graceland releasing. A kings ransom by jude watson aka judy blundell the 39 clues cahills vs. The story of priscilla presleys life with rock and roll star elvis presley. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Elvis and me 1988 dvd part 1 and 2 run time 187 min. What was the genesis for your book, elvis, linda and me. The new york times bestseller that reveals the intimate story of elvis presley and priscilla presley, told by the woman who lived it. A little thing called life on loving elvis presley, bruce jenner, and songs in between. Elviss exgirlfriend, american actress, lyricist and former beauty queen linda thompson, is proof truth can be stranger than fiction. Im the kind of person who lives under the radar, the memphis native tells the post from her. This new yorktimes bestseller reveals the intimate story that could only be written by the woman who lived it.
You might also know that she was third runnerup in the miss usa pageant and won the title of miss memphis state. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I know she mentioned about the book, but no, i wasnt interviewed. This new york times bestseller reveals the intimate story that could only be written by the woman who lived it. Oct 03, 2016 after presley died, thompson was a consultant on the 1981 tv movie, elvis and the beauty queen, which starred don johnson as the king. This special, limited edition, features 70 fullcolor, neverbefor. Elvis presley was a very jealous man, says ex, linda thompson. The book does give you an inside look at what it was like being around elvis. Gary james interview with elvis secretary jeanne le may dumas. Then imagine becoming elvis friend, being kissed by him, working for him, and the ultimate dream. Elvis, linda and me by jeanne lemay dumas, 9781600080234, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Jeanne lemay dumas welcome to the elvis information network. Collectors edition by jeanne lemay dumas is now available in the us. A west tennessee woman who was elvis presleys private nurse is releasing a book about her life around the music legend and his family letetia henley kirk lived on the grounds of graceland.
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