Charlie likes to thank everyone who sent in questions for the talk show elvis unlimited sweden had with charlie on the 23rd of february. Me n elvis by charlie hodge, 9780916693008, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Jess stearns book the truth about elvis came out in 1980 the cover saying with larry geller, and the same book was republished by another company. We offer everything from elvis souvenirs to elvis owned items, rare elvis. Book only this is my husbands memoirs from early on in his life, up through the seventeen years that he lived and worked with elvis presley. Me n elvis by charlie hodge and charles goodman 1984. Charlie hodge interview elvis unlimited sweden interview. Charlie hodge talks about elvis and ann margret youtube.
The british fans loved charlie hodge so i booked him to come back to england to celebrate elvis birthday january 1982 and charlie started our large birthday conventions in the 1980s. Charlie had done things in preserving the memory of elvis presley. Sevierville charlie hodge, age 71 of sevierville died friday march 3, 2006 at fort sanders regional, knoxville, tn. On occasion, one would reach out to touch his face and caress his dark hair. Naturally, they all had a lot to say and also contributed their own feelings and personal anecdotes. Sheila ryan writes a book book elvis presley ezine.
The elvis i knew dvd by charlie hodge, with over 250 never before seen still photos and live film footage of stage performances and private times with elvis. Slewfoot charlie hodge, a gifted guitarist and gospel singer from decatur, alabama, was with elvis from their meeting 1956 to elvis death in 1977. Elvis was photographed wearing the sweatshirt on the cover of youll be gone, which was released as a single from the girl happy soundtrack. Me n elvis by charlie hodge, charles goodman, paperback. 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 of elvis presley signed by charlie hodge, sean shaver, dick grob, and bill smith. Sheila has written pages about her life with elvis and her. Charlie hodge began his musical career at age 20 in a gospel. Me n elvis book by elvis presley friend charlie hodge. I believe charlie knew the real elvis better than anyone.
The life memory of american singer charlie hodge an. In charlie s book, me n elvis, he relates that he was present when elvis dr. This copy of his book was gifted to charlie hodge s girlfriend and comes with three letters tracking the provenance. Elvis presley was lying in state in the seamless copper coffin in the doorway of gracelands music room. Brian beirne from krth guest by charlie hodge host and brian beirne guest jan 1, 1980 paperback. Much of his life was spent with presley and even after the death of elvis that he stayed and helped the father of elvis in settling affairs.
Charlie hodge harmonized with elvis, played background acoustic guitar, and gave him scarves and beverages during concerts, as well as being responsible for inspecting each stage layout before the concert. Elvis had gotten drafted, at the peak of his popularity, and had to go overseas to a foreign country leaving behind the person he loved more than anything. Presley has a show and charlie hodge is one of his trusted partners. Charlie hodge would be seen many times to help presley even in his performances. Interview with charlie hodge elvis articles elvis australia. He also wrote elvis n me, which castle books published in 1988. Check out our other elvis items for combined shipping we are located at 4381 elvis presley blvd in memphis tennessee.
Charlie hodge s, priscillas, memphis mafias, all of them excpet peter gs 2 great volumes. And it seemed that none of the people he gathered around him could do anything to stop him from slipping away. Hundreds and hundreds of great photographs, rare, never seen of elvis at home, riding horseback, friends, fans, concerts, family, so. Charlie hodge, elvis great friend, talks about how he walked in elviss room without knocking first.
This is my husbands memoirs from early on in his life, up through the seventeen years that he lived and worked with elvis presley. As discussed earlier, charlie hodge was possibly told that elvis had cancer due to a vernon trying to smoke out the leaker or b elvis was trying to justify his use of drugs that were only prescribed to cancer patients. The intimate memiors of charlie hodge who shared elvis. Youll be gone is one of just a handful of songs cowritten by elvis himself, alongside friends red west and charlie hodge. Charlie hodge not only got the audiences attention when he performed on an empty coke crate. Nick told vernon presley what the autopsy had revealed. In cooperation with elvis unlimited sweden we offered you the possibility to ask charlie hodge a question. Highlights from the elvis i knew dvd by charlie hodge. Charles franklin hodge december 14, 1934march 3, 2006, better known as charlie hodge.
Charlie hodge, elvis great friend, talks about how he walked in elvis s room without knocking first. Charlie was the only professional musician and singer in the memphis mafia. Sumner bass singer and owner of the stamps quartet. Larry geller elvis presleys personal hairdresser in 1964. In 1988, hodge wrote an autobiographymemoir, me n elvis. Elvis and charlie hit it off from the first time they met during a television show in 1956. I brought charlie hodge and a few other people who had been close to elvis to meet jess. Goodman, charles 1988 men elvis, castle books asin. They had done performances with the original entourage of elvis. Charlie was diagnosed with lung cancer in december 2005 and despite this, he continued to perform at memories theatres for the love of his fans. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Charlie shares his heartfelt memories of his 17 years with one of the greatest entertainers in the world. Life of elvis presley signed book charlie hodge sean. Charlie hodge was a lifelong friend of elvis who was also an accomplished.
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 first letter, dated april 2002 from rhonda ryland foust states in part, my sister, donna ryland, dated charlie hodge for the four years preceding elvis death. Joe esposito handled money and cross referenced the extensive travel arrangements. His responsibility was transportation, the circle g and he was on the 1968 special in the unplugged session, elvis in leather, scotty moore and dj fontana then charlie hodge and alan fortas like lamar fike, fortas was overweight and often. Alan fortas started working for elvis before the army and rejoined elvis in the 1960s. Elvis presleys loyal sidekick, charlie hodge has died at age 71.
Hodge would later be the stage manager and a musician of the elvis presley show, when presley returned to. The members of the memphis mafia had specific jobs. Here are some of your questions and charlie s answers. Charlies stories include his time by elvis side on stage, on movie sets, in the army, and personal time with the presley family and friends at graceland, in. His stories include their years in the military together, l. In larry gellers account, he is quoting a comment from a phone call he had with charlie hodge, on the same day that hodge supposedly learned of the cancer from dr. After seventeen long years with elvis, he died one week after this.
Charlie hodge was elvis longtime friend and employee, who also played guitar and sang backup with him on stage. Elvis presley in the last one original poster circa 1980s charlie hodge host. Nichopoulos, and in this phone call hodge said that elvis had cancer of the bone marrow, or leukemia. Published on nov 29, 2007 last moments on stage for charlie hodge in pigeon forge, tn. Charlie s love of music and comedy led him to a long career of singing. Me n elvis is an excellent book written by charles goodman and charle hodge. A tribute to charlie hodge elvis presley information. Charlie lost his battle with lung cancer friday march 3rd. Charlie hodge obituary memphis, tn the commercial appeal. This book encompasses new ground as charlie hodge was not only musically talented but he was stationed with elvis, in germany and texas, during a time of great transission in elvis life. Elvis loyal sidekick, charlie hodge has died at age 71. Last year and death edit in october 2005, hodge was diagnosed with lung cancer but it wasnt made public till much later. Charlie hodge, elvis longtime guitarist, kept a brush handy.
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