Life of elvis presley signed book charlie hodge sean. Charlie hodge and elvis holding a 1974 gibson j200 a. Elvis presleys stepbrother is releasing a new book, and it has some fiery allegations. Right after the ceremony that took place in charlie hodges large rustic. Me n elvis by charlie hodge, 9780916693008, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In this he mentions that elvis carried the bible with him where ever he went. In several countries the film was promoted as cafe europa to emphasise the european connection. For elvis, 1977 started in a similar way to 1976, but with a really good exciting new years eve show, with none of the problems of the 7576 concert.
Elvis presleycharlie hodge stageused black binder that held song lyric sheets specifically for elvis during his live shows from 1972 to his last show in indy in june of 1977. Of course, charlie had his demons, in the shape of alcohol as i remember it. Pictures from the elvis in vegas book show elvis looking quite thin. Charlie hodge, elvis army buddy and friend until his death in 1977, has been diagnosed with cancer. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. He has secretly been battling cancer the past two months charlie first met elvis on the transport ship from the new york to germany, september 1958. So leaves of elvis garden is not a conventional elvis book, another. He changed the orchestration to that of a spanish style. Charlie hodge died some years back of lung cancer, leaving a widow. Hodge has a writers credit in the song youll be gone in which he changed the orchestration to that of a spanish style. However, a great part of the auctions focus was on bigger ticket items, most notably a jewelry collection which elvis presley gave as a gift to. Even after public tours started in 1982, aunt deltas bedroom and the kitchen were excluded in order to accommodate her. Sevierville charlie hodge, age 71 of sevierville died friday march 3, 2006 at fort sanders regional, knoxville, tn. In order to save on maintenance costs, elvis and charlie hodge became certified tv repairmen.
The rehearsal footage, expanded for this special edition, offers further proof that presleys band was simply superb. The life of elvis presley signed by charlie hodge, sean shaver, dick grob, and bill smith. Just an example of the packed pages of memorabilia. Elvis gave charlie all 12 rings simultaneously in the same box in which elvis had kept them. All the archives of graceland are in the secret room of graceland. Join facebook to connect with elvis hodge and others you may know. Elvis july 20th, 1975 the touching story of elvis and. Charlie hodge talks about elvis and ann margret youtube. Elvis presleys 68 comeback special special edition 3 dvd. Charlie puts right the various stories that have been blown out of proportion by the media. Chris bearde, jerry smith, wayne kenworthy, steve binder, allan blye, bones. I witnessed her transparency and a great sense of humor break down walls by the end of her story and speaking listeners were laughing, crying, and filled with hope. The bidding on saturdays auction at graceland began with a 1953 humes high school year book which had been signed by elvis presley. Hoey is a multiaward winning film editor, writer, director and producer who wrote the two elvis presley films, stay away, joe and live a little, love a little as well as working on tickle me and was also a contributing writer on three.
As elvis presley put down the phone having taken a call from president jimmy carter, he was well pleasedand elvis had a right to be. The intimate memiors of charlie hodge who shared elvis. Charlie hodge obituary memphis, tn the commercial appeal. Me n elvis book by elvis presley friend charlie hodge. Free guest book for charlie hodge online book of condolences. Stepbrother of elvis presley says the king overdosed on. Charlie hodge funeral services tuesday, march 7th, 2006 2. Charles is better known as charlie hodge and he became famous on its own time and ways. Thats the way it is follows the shows genesis from rehearsal to stage, with the performance footage that provides its inevitable climax shot over six nights. Published at the end of 20 is the new book elvis favorite director. Her story is one that makes you lean in and wonder whats next. They stayed friends until elvis death in august 1977. Elvis presleys long time friend and confidant charlie hodge reveals some of his most memorable moments during his time with elvis.
He was first into the gospel quartet named the path finders. The book compiled the experiences of former presley bodyguards red west, sonny west, and dave hebler, as told to. Me n elvis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The general consensus was charlie hodge as he was the closest person to elvis having been with him in the army, lived at graceland for 17 years and was by elvis side each performance from the 68 comeback until the last concert in june 1977. The amazing 52year career of norman taurog by michael hoey. This interview first appeared in the monthly fan newsletter, the man from memphis in 1986. The next few concerts seemed solid as well, with the good spirits continuing.
Elvis trivia nobody has ever heard before fly on the. I always stood right next to him but i was always the very last one elvis introduced. Buy me n elvis by goodman, charles, hodge, charlie isbn. A tribute to charlie hodge elvis presley information. A yahoo site had 81 messages as of saturday night, including a message from one fan who wrote, may god bless your soul, charlie.
Elvis liked to introduce everyone who worked with him on stage. Elvis had a private subway that ran from graceland to. What happened to elvis presley in augustseptember 1974. Because elvis called her aunt delta, soon all the other people in his circle called her that, too. Charles franklin hodge december 14, 1934march 3, 2006, better known as charlie hodge, was an american singer, vocal coach and musician who was a confidant and best friend of elvis presley, and lived at graceland. Charlie hodge, elvis great friend, talks about how he walked in elviss room without knocking first. Lot detail elvis presleycharlie hodge stageused black. He was a singer, a musician, a vocal coach, and known to be the friend of elvis presley. Elvis needed a stronger friend from about 74 onward. That seems fitting, since in his book about elvis, mr. A reminder of someone so wonderful caring and loyal a person that. Charlie hodge interview elvis unlimited sweden interview. Me n elvis by charlie hodge meet your next favorite book.
Charlie was with elvis continuously from their army days together, and they had met even before then when charlie was singing professionally with a gospel group. The elvis i knew dvd by charlie hodge is now available on ebay. B elow is a quote from charlie that is in his book. Hodge received a songwriting credit for the song youll be gone which he cowrote with elvis presley and red west in 1962.
Me n elvis by charlie hodge, charles goodman, paperback. Hodge helped elvis develop and build his vocal range to reach the higher notes in some of the powerful ballads elvis would record and sing live. In 2007 elvis presley fans took special note of the thirtieth anniversary of their idols death. After elvis died in 1977, the estate permitted her to live in graceland. This ring, size 6 14, emanates from charlie hodge and was purchased by the consignor in the early 1980s along with 11 additional rings.
In cooperation with elvis unlimited sweden we offered you the possibility to ask charlie hodge a question. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Larry geller interview 2007 elvis information network. The intimate memoirs of charlie hodge who shared elvis home and his stage life for seventeen years. This interview was conducted as an informal chat between charlie hodge and nigel patterson from ein, then known as the act elvis presley appreciation society over a few drinks during elvis week in 1986. The life memory of american singer charlie hodge an. It all falls apart for me when i believe that charlies denial of elvis condition in the latter years, also probably translated to collusion at the time. Charlie met elvis in the army and stayed with him until the very end. Charlie was the only professional musician and singer in the memphis mafia. Apr, 2015 charlie hodge and elvis holding a 1974 gibson j200 a gift from jim curtin in las vegas september 2, 1974. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Hodge can also be heard playing the piano in the recording, suppose. He also mentions how a doctor told him confidentially that elvis had bone cancer this was most likely franklin.
He was born in decatur in alabama and his career in music began when he was just 17. Passing completely unnoticed in the same year was the thirtieth anniversary of the most shocking and influential elvis biography ever writtenelvis. Brooklyn beckhams girlfriend reveals his romantic side in the book, my brother elvis, author. Now youre together again with your true friend elvis.