Linda thompsons revelations about exes caitlyn jenner, elvis. Linda thompson was a 22yearold virgin when she fell in love with elvis presley. Linda thompson and elvis were watching tv at graceland when they saw bruce jenner compete for the decathlon title at the 1976. 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. Caitlyn jenner ex linda thompsons new memoir about elvis. Its the kind of welltempered book we would expect from this oscarnominated lyricist and mother of brody and brandon jenner. Linda thompson breaks her silence, sharing the extraordinary story of her life. A little thing called life on loving elvis presley, bruce jenner, and songs in. Therefore, quotes from her book feature caitlyns former name and masculine. Actress linda thompson, now 67, fell for elvis in 1972 when he and priscilla. Linda thompson learned elvis presley was dead in a phone. Taking four decades to live her life more fully, however, gave linda thompson much more than elvis to write about, as indicated in her book s subtitle. Elvis presley is one of those names that pretty much everyone in the western world has heard of.
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. Graceland interior as designed by linda thompson graceland as elvis had it before he died in 1977. Linda thompson is finally writing a memoir detailing her long romances with elvis presley, bruce jenner and david foster. A little thing called life linda thompson paperback. Linda thompson learned elvis presley was dead in a phone call. Linda thompsons upcoming memoir may be titled a little thing called life, but the former beauty queen and songwriters life has. Aug 25, 2016 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 elvis presley. Awardwinning songwriter linda thompson breaks her sile.
A funny thing happened on the way to lindas life, namely elvis, brucecaitlyn, david foster, and a rock star son. The bruce i knew back then was an easygoing, downtoearth, casual, romantic, good and loving man. Sep 17, 2018 linda thompson visit stig ulrichsen in the welcome to my world studio to tell about her autobiography, including her exciting years together with rock star elvis presley, bruce jenner as well as. Aug, 2017 nobody knew elvis presley as intimately as the two women who shared his life and his love for almost two decades. My lifelong friendship with elvis presley by jerry. Linda thompson memoir recalls loving elvis presley, bruce jenner. Did linda thompson cheat on elvis presley with his own. On loving elvis presley, bruce jenner, and songs in between. Nov 29, 2019 caitlyn jenner s wedding to linda thompson was heavily inspired by her exboyfriend and first lover elvis presley im a celebrity star caitlyn married second wife linda back in 1981, before her. For years, there has been talk that linda, herself stepped out on elvis with his own band member.
Linda thompson elvis presley girlfriend new facelift. 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. Bruce jenners exwife linda thompson reveals when and how. My life with elvis by becky yancey goodreads share book. How caitlyn jenners wedding to linda thompson was inspired. 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. Elvis presley was a very jealous man, says ex, linda thompson. Linda thompson s fascinating life linda thompson was a 22yearold virgin when she fell in love with elvis presley. On loving elvis presley, bruce jenner, and songs in. Elvis presley was my first love, says former miss tennessee. Linda thompson dated elvis presley after his marriage to priscilla presley came to an end. He was my first love, the one who altered my life the most, she explained. 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. Linda is one of the last women in elvis life to tell her story, following ginger aldens book that came out in 2014.
Linda thompson visit stig ulrichsen in the welcome to my world studio to tell about her autobiography, including her exciting years together with rock star elvis presley, bruce jenner as well as. My life, my psyche, my femininity, my sexuality, my sanity was in a state of upheaval. The title of linda thompsons memoir is the title of one of her many songs. Aug 19, 2016 linda thompson memoir recalls loving elvis presley, bruce jenner. The second half of the book covers her life after elvis and appealed more to my wife who enjoyed the whole book. Linda thompson learned elvis presley was dead in a phone call from his daughter. Jul 16, 2019 but before that, linda thompson was a pageant queen, the longtime girlfriend of elvis presley and cast member on the tv variety show hee haw. 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 is a very loving and caring woman who is extremly loyal and dedicated to her family. Thompson recently looked back at her relationships with these two extremely famous people in her book, a little thing called life.
In covering the news of linda thompsons book, a little thing called life. Linda thompson quotes author of a little thing called life. In her new memoir a little thing called life, linda thompson opens up about her relationships with elvis presley and caitlyn jenner read us weeklys top 10 revelations. A little thing called life linda thompson hardcover. Jan 22, 2018 linda thompson dated elvis presley after his marriage to priscilla presley came to an end. Its safe to say linda thompson has had one very interesting life and now, shes finally opening up in a new tellall almost 45 years in the making. Not surprisingly, out of respect, she waited to protect the secret about her first husband, bruce, now caitlyn, jenner. May 18, 20 linda thompson is finally writing a memoir detailing her long romances with elvis presley, bruce jenner and david foster. I found this book at the thrift store, it is my third elvis bio i have read i learned a lot of interesting elvis facts and i kinda feel sorry for the guy, he was so famous that he could not live a normal life. Aug 10, 2016 linda thompson was a 22yearold virgin when she fell in love with elvis presley.
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 suzanne simonot october 10th, 20 elvis s exgirlfriend, american actress, lyricist and former beauty queen linda thompson, is proof truth can be stranger than fiction. 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 promotes elvis on talks shows in a positive way even though she went through some hard times with him and tried to get him straight. 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. 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. If you want to read about elvis, bruce and david this is the book to read. Read a little thing called life on loving elvis presley, bruce jenner, and songs in. A little thing called life on loving elvis presley, bruce jenner, and songs in between. I found myself pregnant for the first time in my life.
Nobody knew elvis presley as intimately as the two women who shared his life and his love for almost two decades. It has taken a long time for linda s book to finally be published. And most of all, i stayed because i knew how much he needed mewhether he always knew it or not. How living with and loving bruce jenner changed my life. I was always a fan, but i didnt think he would transcend time and space and become the iconic, almost religion he is now, linda thompson told closer weekly. I stayed because i couldnt imagine my life without him.
Thompsons new memoir tells all including the details of her previous relationship with elvis presley. In a little thing called life on loving elvis presley, bruce jenner, and songs in between she reveals why it has been released now and not before. Aug 23, 2016 linda thompson has had some great loves in her new memoir, a little thing called life. Awardwinning songwriter linda thompson breaks her silence, sharing the extraordinary story of her life, career, and epic romances with two of the. For more of linda thompsons relationships with elvis presley and. Aug 23, 2016 5 caitlyn jenner revelations from linda thompsons memoir, a little thing called life. That love was a young woman named linda thompson, who had just been crowned as miss tennessee in 1972. I was mesmerized by the front row seat behind the curtain. Awardwinning songwriter linda thompson breaks her silence, sharing the extraordinary story of her life, career, and epic romances with.
After presley died, thompson was a consultant on the 1981 tv movie, elvis and the beauty queen, which starred don johnson as the king. More from the huffington post about bruce jenner coming out as transgender. Although the elvis presley section in linda thompsons new book only. A little thing called life ebook by linda thompson. 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. 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. Linda thompson and elvis were watching tv at graceland when they saw bruce jenner compete for the decathlon title at. 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. Bruce jenners exwife linda thompson reveals when and how she found out about caitlyn. Caitlyn jenner s wedding to linda thompson was heavily inspired by her exboyfriend and first lover elvis presley im a celebrity star caitlyn married second wife linda back in 1981, before her. While the book is entertaining due to the juicy bits she chooses to share. In 2006, a close girlfriend of linda s, jeanne lemay dumas, wrote her own memoir of her experiences knowing linda and elvis called elvis. I was extremely happy to have found such a remarkable partner with whom to share my life.
Linda thompson interview by alanna nash for the elvis. Ill tell you why because she is not a money hungry hound dog. The 66yearold, who dated presley for four and a half years, wrote about the singers 1977 death in her new memoir, a little thing called life. 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 talks losing virginity to elvis, his. 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. 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.
Linda thompson was romantically involved with elvis in the 1970s and, except for priscilla, was probably the most import partner that elvis ever had. Awardwinning songwriter linda thompson breaks her silence, sharing the. But before that, linda thompson was a pageant queen, the longtime girlfriend of elvis presley and cast member on the tv variety show hee haw. Linda thompson reveals that elvis presley respected her. For actress and songwriter linda thompson, the day elvis presley died is one shell never forget. Linda thompson talks relationships with elvis and caitlyn. Linda thompson opens up about her late boyfriend elvis. This is not that book, but it is a fascinating inside look at popculture history from. Linda and elvis sitting in bed doing monty python sketches in shrilt.
Aug 11, 2016 linda thompsons upcoming memoir may be titled a little thing called life, but the former beauty queen and songwriters life has. Elvis presleys ex linda thompson says in 2018 interview. On loving elvis presley, bruce jenner, and songs in between thompson, linda on. Linda thompson just posted a rare photo of elvis presley. Aug 23, 2016 in her new memoir a little thing called life, linda thompson opens up about her relationships with elvis presley and caitlyn jenner read us weeklys top 10 revelations. I knew that by waiting until i had carved out my own way in the world and lived my life more fully, my inclusion of the elvis years would carry more dignity and credibility. Linda thompsons account of her life with elvis takes up the first half of the book i found that very revealing. 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.
Sep 09, 2016 thompsons new memoir tells all including the details of her previous relationship with elvis presley. On loving elvis presley, bruce jenner, and songs in between by linda thompson 6 of 8 me and a guy named elvis. Linda thompson is writing a memoir elvis presley fans of. Linda thompson shared a rare photo of elvis presley on her. Linda thompson has had quite a life, and shes quite a woman. How i fell in love with elvis and married caitlyn jenner. Graceland designed by linda thompson elvis presley news. 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. The second half of the book covers her life after elvis and appealed more to my. Linda thompson remembers elvis presley 1980 youtube. 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. Elvis presley was a very jealous man, says ex, linda.
I panicked about what i would ever tell my two boys about their former olympian father, and how i would raise them alone. Linda thompson has had quite a life, and shes quite a. The 66yearold former beauty queen in her 384page book. Linda thompson memoir recalls loving elvis presley, bruce. I stayed because the devil you know is better than the one you dont. 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. Linda thompson revealed in her new memoir that elvis presley respected her virginity until she was ready to consummate their relationship. Linda thompson acknowledges that she was fully aware elvis presley was seeing other women during their time together. Elvis presley has had women at the centre of his life and rise to fame. It has taken a long time for lindas book to finally be published.
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