Songwriter and actress linda thompson paid tribute to her former boyfriend elvis presley on instagram she dated the king of rock and roll for four years after they met at a private movie. 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 19, 2016 linda thompson will sign copies of her book, a little thing called life. Finally, here are two of the best lines about elvis in linda thompsons book. The 66yearold former beauty queen in her 384page book. Linda thompson elvis week meeting her first time the spa guy. Linda thompson biography affair, divorce, nationality. On loving elvis presley, bruce jenner, and songs in between linda thompson. The elvis expert featuring jeff schrembs of all posts tagged linda thompson book. Linda is one of the last women in elvis life to tell her story, following ginger aldens book that came out in 2014.
Elvis presley was a very jealous man, says ex, linda thompson. When elvis presley died in 1977, his exgirlfriend linda thompson was painfully aware of the singers. Linda diane thompson born may 23, 1950 is an american actress, lyricist and beauty pageant. May 18, 20 linda thompson is finally writing a memoir detailing her long romances with elvis presley, bruce jenner and david foster. Elvis presley was my first love, says former miss tennessee. The longtime livein love of elvis presley, linda emerged into the limelight during the 1970s when the former beauty queen caught the eye of the king. Linda thompson broke up with elvis presley just eight months before his shocking death. Although the elvis presley section in linda thompsons new book only takes up about onethird of the pages 170 to be exact, this personal. How lisa marie presley told linda thompson elvis presley had. Elvis presleys former girlfriend diana goodman dishes on their passionate love affair, and the rock n roll singers painful pill addiction in her new book hollywood lights, nashville. Linda thompson reveals that elvis presley respected her. Jun 29, 2019 my name is linda thompson and i am add ocd. Oct 04, 2016 at only 22 years old, linda thompson fell in love with the king of rock and roll.
Elvis presley was a very jealous man, says ex, linda. Caitlyn jenner ex linda thompsons new memoir about elvis. On loving elvis presley, bruce jenner, and songs in between linda thompson recalls the extraordinary excitement and wonder of her relationship with elvis presley, and her marriage to gold medalist athlete bruce caitlynjenner, with whom she had two sons. Linda thompson opens up about her late boyfriend elvis. Aug 28, 2018 elvis presleys former girlfriend diana goodman dishes on their passionate love affair, and the rock n roll singers painful pill addiction in her new book hollywood lights, nashville. Songs written by linda thompson us secondhandsongs. From an epic romance with elvis to a marriage with bruce jenner, awardwinning songwriter linda thompson is now telling all in her memoir, a little thing called life. Linda thompson is a singersongwriter, actress, grammy winner, former miss tennessee and a former girlfriend of elvis presley.
On loving elvis presley, bruce jenner, and songs in between. 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. Linda thompson elvis presley girlfriend new facelift. She was a longtime girlfriend of elvis presley before marrying olympic decathlon champion bruce jenner, and legendary music producer david foster. 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.
Granted, i was only 9years old when linda swooped elvis away from me, but it still seems like yesterdaythis book is written with humor, humility and a big hunk of heart. Linda thompson shared a rare photo of elvis presley on her. Linda diane thompson born may 23, 1950 is an american songwriterlyricist, former actress and beauty pageant winner. Its been 40 years since elvis presley died in 1977 at age 42 and his ex. You know who i am, and you love me, and one day maybe youll write a book about me. She was married to former olympian bruce jenner caitlin jenner. A poignant story about bitter defeat and the power of forgiveness. Thompson s book is exemplary of truthtelling in a brave and loving manner and reminds us that we are each entitled to speak our own. Oct 19, 2017 this video is about the spa guy meeting linda thompson for the first time during elvis week 2017 turns out linda watches the spa guy videos who knew subscribe for more.
This is not that book, but it is a fascinating inside look at popculture history. 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. Knowing that, it should come as no surprise to you that when my pink dish rag went missing 32 years ago, i went a little crazy. She was born on 23rd may 1950 in memphis, tennessee, the u. Join facebook to connect with linda thompson and others you may know. Linda thompson memoir recalls loving elvis presley, bruce jenner. Elviss exgirlfriend, american actress, lyricist and former beauty queen linda thompson, is proof truth can be stranger than fiction. There are many photos of elviss long term girlfriend linda thompson, in and around graceland featured in this book in the entrance foyer with elviss pet dogs, with her parents and the maids in the kitchen, clowning around in the tv room and jungle. Linda thompson is finally writing a memoir detailing her long romances with elvis presley, bruce jenner and david foster. Its the kind of welltempered book we would expect from this oscarnominated lyricist and mother of. A new book about elvis presley dubs him the king of foreplay.
It has taken a long time for lindas book to finally be published. Oct 04, 2016 linda thompson broke up with elvis presley just eight months before his shocking death. Then imagine becoming elvis friend, being kissed by him, working for him. Elvis presleys girlfriend recalls passionate love affair. Awardwinning songwriter linda thompson breaks her silence, sharing the. Nov 18, 2014 linda and elvis presley lived together at graceland in his later years, and the two reportedly had a private language that only they could understand. Therefore, quotes from her book feature caitlyns former name and masculine.
How lisa marie presley told linda thompson elvis presley. Linda thompson will sign copies of her book, a little thing called life. In covering the news of linda thompsons book, a little thing called life. Linda and dr nick linda thompson, lamar fike and dr. Elvis s exgirlfriend, american actress, lyricist and former beauty queen linda thompson, is proof truth can be stranger than fiction. Linda thompson elvis week meeting her first time the spa. In the 44 years that followed, thompson would meet, marry and divorce caitlyn jenner, launch a. Songs written by linda thompson us all i know of love. With her lovely prose, linda thompson sweeps readers away on a journey to japan and china during and after world war ii, crafting a novel about the remarkable beauty and strength that bloomed in the midst of adversity. Aug 28, 2016 in covering the news of linda thompsons book, a little thing called life. One of our favourite photos and not often seen is the one of linda, elvis and red that nicely captures the camaraderie that she had with red west, as. The blond bombshell details her fourandahalfyear romance with elvis presley, her five.
Still, she was more than happy to put his needs first. Linda and elvis presley lived together at graceland in his later years, and the two reportedly had a private language that only they could understand. 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 over the years. Its the kind of welltempered book we would expect from this oscarnominated lyricist and mother of brody and brandon 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.
Their chance encounter was the stuff of legend, and marked the beginning of a whirlwind that stretched decades, leading to a marriage with bruce jenner, motherhood, and more drama than she could. Its been over 40 years since elvis presley died in 1977 at age 42 and his exgirlfriend linda thompson still remembers the king of rock n roll fondly. However, elvis bedroom has not be changed since his death in 1977 graceland jungleroom at designed by linda thompson linda thompson confessions. He sees her again the following night and is captivated by her beauty and sense of humour, but is prevented for the time being from following up when she goes off on a three week family vacation. Imagine having been linda thompsons best girlfriend and being with her the night she met elvis. 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. Its been 40 years since elvis presley died in 1977 at age 42 and his exgirlfriend linda thompson still.
I liked the book and think linda thompson sounds like a nice person. Awardwinning songwriter linda thompson breaks her silence, sharing the extraordinary story of her life, career, and epic romances with. Linda thompsons revelations about exes caitlyn jenner, elvis. It is anecdotes such as these creating the vast, intricate tapestry in the engaging new memoir, a little thing called life linda thompson s life reads like any small town girls dream. Linda thompsons instagram profile has 4,335 photos and videos. He sees her again the following night and is captivated by her beauty and sense of humour, but is prevented for the time being from. 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 left posing with her thenboyfriend elvis presley and her parents. For the last forty years, awardwinning songwriter linda thompson has quietly led one of the most remarkable lives in show business. A little thing called life linda thompson paperback. Linda thompson memoir recalls loving elvis presley, bruce. There was a public announcement that elvis was being treated for hypertension. One of our favourite photos and not often seen is the one of linda, elvis and red that nicely captures the camaraderie that she had with red west, as well as others in elvis group. This was no ordinary dish rag, this was the pink stripped handiwipe reusable cloth dish rag.
Linda thompson author of a little thing called life. Elvis was obese at that time, and the book contends that he fell asleep while eating one night, forcing thompson to dig food out of his mouth or risk him choking to death. 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. Finally, here are two of the best lines about elvis in linda thompson s book. At only 22 years old, linda thompson fell in love with the king of rock and roll. A little thing called life linda thompson hardcover. Graceland designed by linda thompson elvis presley news. Aug 26, 2016 new york linda thompson, who lived with elvis presley and was married to bruce jenner, has kept the details of her highprofile relationships private over the years.
There is a photo section at the back of the book, but of the sixteen photos of linda and elvis almost all will be familiar to elvis fans. This is a book about linda thompson and the men she loved and. Aug 11, 2016 linda was well aware of elvis struggle with prescription drug abuse, describing in the book one night in 1976 where she found the singer passed out with his head in a bowl of soup. Oct 22, 2018 songwriter and actress linda thompson paid tribute to her former boyfriend elvis presley on instagram she dated the king of rock and roll for four years after they met at a private movie. In 2006, a close girlfriend of linda s, jeanne lemay dumas, wrote her own memoir of her experiences knowing linda and elvis called elvis. On loving elvis presley, bruce jenner, and songs in between linda thompson recalls the extraordinary excitement and wonder of. Linda thompson s instagram profile has 4,335 photos and videos. In a little thing called life on loving elvis presley, bruce jenner, and songs in between she. Linda, a former miss tennessee and successful pop songwriter, is scheduled to release the book.
Linda thompson has written a tellall about her life and loves including romance with elvis presley and marriage to bruce, now caitlyn, jenner as well as her years with david foster. 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 presleys former girlfriend diana goodman dishes on their passionate love affair, and the rock n roll singers painful pill addiction in her new book hollywood. In the 44 years that followed, thompson would meet, marry and divorce caitlyn jenner, launch a television career. Linda was just 22yearsold, when she first met presley on a hot memphis day in july of 1972, and she confesses to. As miss tennessee in 1972 she went on to catch the eye of elvis presley, arguably the most famous music legend of all time. Thompson was also married to musician and music producer david foster. Linda thompson is writing a memoir elvis presley fans of. The longtime livein love of elvis presley, linda first emerged into the limelight during the 1970s when the former beauty pageant queen caught the eye of the king. Oct 10, 2016 from an epic romance with elvis to a marriage with bruce jenner, awardwinning songwriter linda thompson is now telling all in her memoir, a little thing called life.
Jan 22, 2018 linda thompson left posing with her thenboyfriend elvis presley and her parents. One of only two women to have lived with presley the other was his exwife, priscilla thompson, 63, is accustomed to being. Linda thompson and elvis presley met in memphis, tennessee on july 6, 1972 and quickly. Linda thompson revealed in her new memoir that elvis presley respected her virginity until she was ready to consummate their relationship. 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. David foster spouse 19912007 elvis presley boyfriend 19721976 added by nikitoz555. Linda thompson revisits the loves of her life in her upcoming memoir, a little thing called life. Elvis presleys ex, linda thompson, to release memoir. This video is about the spa guy meeting linda thompson for the first time during elvis week 2017 turns out linda watches the spa guy videos who knew subscribe for more. Linda thompsons autobiography reveals elvis the man, not. Linda was well aware of elvis struggle with prescription drug abuse, describing in the book one night in 1976 where she found the singer passed out with his head in a bowl of soup. Elvis was obese at that time, and the book contends that he fell asleep while eating one night. Linda thompson talks relationships with elvis and caitlyn.
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