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In her new book, A Little Thing Called Life, Linda Thompson talks about Elvis' legendary song, In The Ghetto. She says Elvis shared this deeply personal story about his beloved song. Linda says, "As Elvis told me, when his good friend Sammy Davis Jr. was given that song by it's writer, Mac Davis, Sammy turned it down," Linda says Elvis told her Sammy couldn't do it because he never lived that lifestyle. She says Sammy is to have said, "But I'll tell you who did. Elvis Presley." So Mac Davis gave the song to Elvis. Sammy went on to cover it says Linda. She says. "But the definitive version was recorded by Elvis who could sing it with such authority and feeling because he had lived in the ghetto. He'd experienced first hand the desperation and injustice of that kind of life. Anyone who knows the song only has to think of the recurring line,"And his Mama cried," to be reminded of the powerful love he ha...

Linda Thompson reveals a PRESLEY family secret in her new book, A Little Thing Called life. Linda says Elvis confided in her that his beloved Mama, Gladys Presley could not read or write. Gladys was illiterate, according to Elvis' one time girlfriend. Linda says, "Elvis told me his mother could not read or write, and that when people asked her for her autograph after he became famous, she could have only signed with an X, but she didn't want to do that." Linda said Gladys would just slip off in a back room to cover for herself. Once out of sight, she had someone write her name for her. From:Elvisinfonet BIM: This is something I never heard before. And honestly, I'm not sure I needed to know this. Look, EVERY family has secrets. And LOYAL families keep those secrets in the family. Elvis loved his Mama more than himself. I seriously doubt he would want us to know this. I think this would hurt him very much. And honestly, this isn...

Justin Bieber skipped the VMA's yesterday to sing Karaoke in LA. Justin chose legendary Sun Records artist, Jerry Lee Lewis and his smash hit, Great Balls of Fire.  Justin Bieber singing Great Balls of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis at karaoke bar in LA - August 28, 2016 Great Balls of Fire was written by Otis Blackwell and Jack Hammer. The Jerry Lee Lewis 1957 recording was ranked as the 96th greatest song ever by Rolling Stone . The song sold one million copies in its first 10 days of release in the United States and sold over five million copies, making it both one of the best-selling singles in the United States, as well as one of the world's best-selling singles of all time. Jerry Lee Lewis's original recording, which was recorded in the Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee on October 8, 1957, was producing by the GODFATHER of Rock n Roll Sam Phillips , using Roland Janes on guitar and JM Van Eaton on drums. It's nice to see Bieber appreciates good music! ...

In A Little Thing Called Love, Linda Thompson talks about the very first candle light vigil for Elvis. Linda recalls, shortly after the news of Elvis' death and as she began to pack, her power went off. After hearing the news of Elvis' death, her neighbor popped over to check on Linda. Linda asked if the neighbors power was off and it wasn't off. Linda lit candles so she could see as she tried to pack for Elvis' funeral. Linda recalls a few friends coming by, including her work out buddy, Deborah. "Oh how sweet, you're lighting candles for Elvis." Deborah said. Linda said, "Well, not really. I have to see to get ready to fly out of here, and there's no power in my apartment." Linda says it was down right eerie! And as the night wore on, the power remained off without an explanation. Linda says, "I began to consider all the candles for Elvis after all. It was THE first candle light vigil,  a tradition his fans hav...

In her new book, A Little Thing Called Life, Linda Thompson talks about the time they went to see Don Rickles in Vegas. Linda says Elvis was under the influence of one of his substances that evening. When Rickles introduced Elvis, he went on stage with Don. Linda recalls that Don was taken back but honored until Elvis began, as Linda remembers it, reading from the Bible. She goes on to say Elvis droned on and on for minutes, reading from Corinthians 13 until finally everyone had enough. "Elvis, are we going anywhere with this?" Don finally burst out. "Or are we just jerking off up here?" Needless to say, that comment broke the reverential tone, and cracked the audience up. Linda recalls. "Naw, man I-I-I," Elvis stuttered. "I just wanted to share a little bible wisdom with you all." Elvis leaves the stage to thunderous applause. Linda then recalls what happened when they returned to their seats to watch the rest of Don ...

Bremer Trust, which is administering Prince’s contested estate has entered into an agreement with a subsidiary of Graceland Holdings, LLC, for the "development, management, and oversight of all aspects of the museum at Paisley Park," according to the proposal. Graceland Holdings, which manages Elvis Presley’s home, Graceland, will also provide initial financing for the museum. THE MUSEUM EXPECTS UP TO 2,000 DAILY VISITORS! Although the plan to convert the estate into a museum has not been officially approved, tickets go on sale tomorrow, Friday, August 26th, at 3PM ET, through the Paisley Park website . The proposal states regular tickets will be sold for $38.50, and VIP tickets for $100 . (All the proposal says about the VIP experience is that tours will be in "smaller groups" than the 25 to 30 people planned for regular tours.) Prince’s legendary home and recording studio complex in Chanhassen, Minnesota, will likely open to public tours beginni...

Linda Thompson says in 1976, the painful realization that was growing in her for more than a year finally arrived. In her new book, A Little thing Called Love, she says her Fairy Tale was ending. Linda encouraged Elvis Presley to perform and record The Pointer Sisters' song, Fairy Tale in 1975 because as Linda puts it, "It perfectly captured my disillusionment." "Fairytale" I'll pack up all my things and walk away, I don't want to hear another word you have to say I've been waiting for so long I just found out there's something wrong And there's nothing what get better if I stay There's no need to explain anymore I tried my best to love you, now I'm walking out the door You used me, you deceived me, And you never seemed to need me But I'll bet you won't forget me when I go Seems I've been lost in a dream Pretending that you care But now I've opened up my eyes And found it's all been j...