It has taken a long time for lindas book to finally be published. This is not that book, but it is a fascinating inside look at popculture history from the nicest, most. Linda thompson is finally writing a memoir detailing her long romances with elvis presley, bruce jenner and david foster. Linda thompson memoir recalls loving elvis presley, bruce jenner. In a little thing called life on loving elvis presley, bruce jenner, and songs in between she. Thompson recently looked back at her relationships with these two extremely famous people in her book, a little thing called life.
Linda thompson is a very loving and caring woman who is extremly loyal and dedicated to her family. For more on thompsons relationship with elvis and exes caitlyn jenner and david foster pick up her new book, a little thing called life. Thompson was a former miss tennessee, actor and songwriter. Brody jenner got an extremely unique gift for christmas from his mom linda thompson the 69yearold former actress gave the 36yearold the hills star jewelry that once belonged to her ex. A decade of investigation is represented in the book in which the authors tracked down an account of elviss final days, his death, his autopsy and. Actress linda thompson, now 67, fell for elvis in 1972 when he and priscilla were separated and she attended a private movie screening he. A former memphian, thompson recounts her years with elvis and her marriage to jenner, now caitlyn jenner, in her new book, a little thing. In covering the news of linda thompsons book, a little thing called life. 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. Jul, 2016 beautiful linda thompson elvis never left. Linda thompson writes of love, loss and what shes learned ap news. Linda thompson recalls loving elvis and seeing bruce in a. Thompsons book is exemplary of truthtelling in a brave and loving manner. Graceland interior as designed by linda thompson graceland as elvis had it before he died in 1977.
Linda, a former miss tennessee and successful pop songwriter, is scheduled to release the book on august 23. An alaska story of special olympians uniting to survive by thompson, linda kay and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Linda diane thompson born may 23, 1950 is an american actress, lyricist and beauty pageant. Elviss exgirlfriend, american actress, lyricist and former beauty queen linda thompson, is proof truth can be stranger than fiction. Elvis fans, omni, linda thompson, lisamorgan, railgarten. As we approach august 16 th, which is the 25 th anniversary of the day elvis passed on, we have received more and more emails asking us about linda thompson, who lived with elvis for four years from 1972 to 1976. Overall, i liked the book, i think linda has written honestly.
Books by linda thompson author of instant pot cookbook. A little thing called life on loving elvis presley, bruce jenner, and songs in between. David foster spouse 19912007 elvis presley boyfriend 19721976 added by nikitoz555. 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 interview by alanna nash for the elvis. Songs written by linda thompson us secondhandsongs. 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. The kings first words to thompson after he noticed her at.
Baby your loves been a long time coming, take 4 thanks sven the first time i saw you i knew i was hooked on somebody other. Imagine having been linda thompsons best girlfriend and being with her the night she met elvis. You know who i am, and you love me, and one day maybe youll write a book about me. Elvis presley and longtime lover linda thompson august 11, 2002.
The spooky world of linda thompson the washington post. Select this result to view elvis thompsons phone number, address, and more. Elvis thompson phone, address, background info whitepages. That being said, im totally supportive of her and always have been. Shop amongst our popular books, including 20, a little thing called life, the secret mr. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. 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. Join facebook to connect with elvis thompson and others you may know. On loving elvis presley, bruce jenner, and songs in between ebook. Elvis is related to reata j reynolds and reata r thompson as well as 1 additional person.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Anyone who reads this book will understand why elvis et al. Emerald and diamond ring gifted by elvis presley to linda thompson. Linda thompson shared a rare photo of elvis presley on her. 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. Then imagine becoming elvis friend, being kissed by him, working for him, and the ultimate dream. A new book about elvis presley dubs him the king of foreplay. Elvis, linda and and me also offers several neverbeforeseen photos, including rare photos of upstairs at graceland taken by dumas herself. Awardwinning songwriter linda thompson breaks her sile. Elvis had me make a waist chain for linda thompson with sawed out letters that said, my love, my life and then a chain that went around her waist. Although the elvis presley section in linda thompsons new book only takes up about onethird of the pages 170 to be exact, this personal. Elviss special jewelry the elvis jeweler lowell hays.
The book uses documentation to assert that elvis did not commit suicide as was alleged in the albert goldman biography of elvis, neither was he murdered. Emerald and diamond ring gifted by elvis presley to linda. Linda thompson remembers ex elvis presley at love nest. Book overview 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 superstars elvis presley and bruce jenner. Awardwinning songwriter linda thompson breaks her silence, sharing the.
The contract of sale was finalised 26 march 1957 the interior of the graceland mansion was changed before it was open to the public. Award winning professional elvis tribute artist as seen in bladerunner 2049 and crowned by elvis presley enterprises as the. Unti thompson memoir has been added to your basket add to basket. On loving elvis presley, bruce jenner, and songs in. As most will concede, elvis was generous to a fault and linda thompson was certainly the recipient of that generosity while she and elvis dated. 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. 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. Elvis presley was a very jealous man, says ex, linda. As an officer with the shelby county sheriffs department, elvis and sam became fast friends. Linda thompson is writing a memoir elvis presley fans of. In july 1973, elvis purchased a home for sam less than a mile from the gates of graceland. She writes about elvis, jenner and her exhusband, music producer david foster, in her new book, a little thing called life. Before linda thompson tied the knot with caitlyn jenner in 1980, the author and songwriter had already experienced a whirlwind romance with another world famous celebrity.
See more ideas about linda thompson, elvis presley and graceland. Linda thompson revisits the loves of her life in her upcoming memoir, 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. On loving elvis presley, bruce jenner, and songs in between. The blond bombshell details her fourandahalfyear romance with elvis presley, her five. They have also lived in picayune, ms and washington, ms plus 1 other location. Finally, here are two of the best lines about elvis in linda thompsons book. Its the kind of welltempered book we would expect from this oscarnominated lyricist and mother of brody and brandon jenner. David foster, tony renis, alberto testa, linda thompson us barbra streisand with josh groban. Elvis, linda and me is a celebration of friendship and a touching tribute to man who not only changed two lives, but changed the world. Elvis presleys ex, linda thompson, to release memoir.
Songs written by linda thompson us all i know of love. The book recounts the years thompson spent with elvis and her marriage to bruce jenner, now caitlyn jenner. 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. Graceland designed by linda thompson elvis presley news. Linda thompson elvis presley girlfriend new facelift. We brought her to the store and put a piece of asbestos between her body and the chain and welded it on her where she couldnt take it. Linda diane thompson born may 23, 1950 is an american songwriterlyricist, former actress and beauty pageant winner. 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. Long after the relationship ended, linda decided to offer a portion. Linda thompsons most popular book is instant pot cookbook. Thompson claimed that a group of at least 10 unnamed doctors were part of a nationwide conspiracy, directed by joseph scheidler, head of the militant prolife action league. 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. 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. 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.
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