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Linda Thompson Remembers Elvis Presley: "First Love" Who Shaped Her Life

Linda Thompson, former girlfriend of Elvis Presley, posted a nostalgic tribute to the late singer on his birthday. She shared intimate photos and reflected on their 4.5-year relationship, which she says shaped her life forever. Thompson described sharing everything from passion to hard truths, maintaining deep love and respect. She hopes Presley is now sharing his "incomparable voice with the angels in heaven."

Key Points: Linda Thompson Shares Tribute to Elvis Presley on His Birthday

  • Linda Thompson's heartfelt Instagram tribute
  • Shared 4.5 years of life with Elvis
  • Called him her idol and first love
  • Recalled deep love and mutual respect
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Linda Thompson on 'first love' Elvis Presley: '4.5 years of living with him helped to shape my life forever'

Former beauty queen Linda Thompson reminisces about her 4.5-year relationship with Elvis Presley, calling him her idol and unforgettable first love.

"4 1/2 years of living with him helped to shape my life forever. - Linda Thompson"

Mumbai, Jan 10

Former beauty queen and songwriter Linda Thompson reminisced about her "first love" and Elvis Presley, remembering the late music legend as her idol, first love and an unforgettable chapter of her life.

The former girlfriend of the rocker, Linda took to Instagram, where she shared a string of pictures with the "Jailhouse Rock" hitmaker, who died in August 1977 at his Graceland estate at the age of 42.

"'I'll Remember You' always... Happy Heavenly Birthday to the true legend Elvis Presley. He was once my idol, my crush... then my first love. The one you never forget. 4 1/2 years of living with him helped to shape my life forever," she wrote in the caption.

Emphasising the depth of their bond, Thompson said they shared everything with one another and always held the deepest love and respect for each other, despite life's complexities.

"We shared everything with each other...including frivolity, passion, secrets, trust, heartache...hard truths... And always the deepest love and respect for one another."

Remembering the legendary singer on his birthday, she concluded her tribute by saying she hopes Presley is now sharing his incomparable voice with the angels in heaven, keeping his music and spirit alive beyond this world.

"Those indelible memories of so much intimate time spent together can never be taken away from me. I hope Elvis is sharing his incomparable voice with the angels in heaven," she concluded.

Widely considered one of the most culturally influential figures of the 20th century, Presley emerged as a trailblazer of rockabilly, an energetic, backbeat-heavy blend of country and rhythm and blues, performing on guitar alongside lead guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black.

His first RCA Victor single, "Heartbreak Hotel", was released in 1956. He made his film debut in Love Me Tender. Some of Presley's most famous films included Jailhouse Rock, Blue Hawaii, Blue Suede Shoes and Viva Las Vegas.

He has won three Grammy Awards, received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at age 36, and has been posthumously inducted into multiple music halls of fame. In 2018, he was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Interesting to read, but honestly, the article feels a bit long-winded for what is essentially a personal Instagram post. Could have focused more on his impact on music globally, which is the real story.
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Arjun K
Elvis was a true legend. My grandfather saw him in a film and became a fan for life. It's amazing how his music crossed oceans and generations. Stories like Linda's show the human side of these icons.
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Sarah B
"Heartbreak Hotel" is still a classic! It's nice to see a positive, respectful memory shared. In today's world, we often only hear the scandals. This was a refreshing read.
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Vikram M
The cultural influence part is key. He shaped an era. We have our own musical legends like Kishore Kumar, but Elvis's global reach was something else. Both are unforgettable.
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Kavya N
The line about sharing "frivolity, passion, secrets, trust" is so poignant. It's a universal feeling, na? First love leaves a mark, whether you're a celebrity or not. Sweet story.

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