Charlie likes to thank everyone who sent in questions for the talk show elvis unlimited sweden had with charlie on the 23rd of february. Presley has a show and charlie hodge is one of his trusted partners. He befriended him in the army and would continue working for elvis for 17 years until elvis s death. Charlie hodge age, bio, personal life, family and stats. 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. After their service hodge worked with presley and lived at graceland for 17 years. Elvis was photographed wearing the sweatshirt on the cover of youll be gone, which was released as a single from the girl happy soundtrack. The very popular foggy river boys were appearing at the time on the abc network show. 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 in 1982 under the title, elvis his spiritual journey. Buy me n elvis book online at low prices in india me n. Charlie hodge s, priscillas, memphis mafias, all of them excpet peter gs 2 great volumes. 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. He was a singer, a musician, a vocal coach, and known to be the friend of elvis presley. The intimate memiors of charlie hodge who shared elvis.
Charlie hodge obituary memphis, tn the commercial appeal. Charlie hodge was a close friend and does have some interesting stories but nothing new. See all books authored by charlie hodge, including me n elvis, and golly geeits me. In cooperation with elvis unlimited sweden we offered you the possibility to ask charlie hodge a question. Larry geller elvis presleys personal hairdresser in 1964. In charlies book, me n elvis, he relates that he was present when elvis dr. Me n elvis by charlie hodge, charles goodman, paperback. Charlie hodge interview elvis unlimited sweden interview.
What you take away from this book is the same thing you take away from the other books. Elvis and lamar fike while on furlough in paris, june 1959. Apr 29, 2010 charlie hodge, elvis great friend, talks about how he walked in elvis s room without knocking first. Elvis loyal sidekick, charlie hodge has died at age 71. 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. Inside elvis comes with a cd containing various rarities. Goodman, charles 1988 men elvis, castle books asin. You may think this website is dedicated to him but it is not. 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.
You can see his pictures some time on this website. Check out our other elvis items for combined shipping we are located at 4381 elvis presley blvd in memphis tennessee. They stayed friends until elvis death in august 1977. Charles is better known as charlie hodge and he became famous on its own time and ways. This copy of his book was gifted to charlie hodges girlfriend and comes with three letters tracking the provenance. Charlie hodge, elvis great friend, talks about how he walked in elviss room without knocking first. Charlie first met elvis in 1955 backstage at the ellis auditorium in memphis, tn. The charlie hodge show hodgecast the hodgecast podcast, comedy.
Buy a cheap copy of me n elvis book by charlie hodge. Buy me n elvis book online at best prices in india on. Me n elvis book by elvis presley friend charlie hodge. In charlie s book, me n elvis, he relates that he was present when elvis dr. After elviss death, charlie continued to perform in shows dedicated to elviss memory. Interview with charlie hodge elvis articles elvis australia. Charlie shares his heartfelt memories of his 17 years with one of the greatest entertainers in the world. Nov 20, 2019 the text consists of interviews with various of elvis musicians and associates, including jim murray, bob lanning, ginger and mary holladay, charlie hodge and chips moman.
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 was elvis longtime friend and employee, who also played guitar and sang backup with him on stage. Wie wichtig ihm dieses verhaltnis zu elvis war, merkt man beim lesen seines buches. Buy me n elvis by goodman, charles, hodge, charlie isbn. Elvis was a generous loving man who would do anything for anybody but he faced a giant enemy,himself. Charlie lost his battle with lung cancer friday march 3rd. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
Charlies first meeting with elvis took place in memphis. After elvis was discharged in 1960, lamar returned with him to graceland. Me n elvis is an excellent book written by charles goodman and charle hodge. 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. This interview first appeared in the monthly fan newsletter, the man from memphis in 1986. Me n elvis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He was portrayed in the cbs miniseries elvis which featured jonathan rhys meyers in the title role. Sheila ryan writes a book book elvis presley ezine. Charlie hodge his hands in mine rotterdam 01251981. Charlie hodge talks about elvis and ann margret youtube. He was born in decatur in alabama and his career in music began when he was just 17. Tcb band charlie hodge acoustic guitar elvis presley music. Charlie hodge, elvis longtime guitarist, kept a brush handy. A tribute to charlie hodge elvis presley information.
The intimate memiors of charlie hodge who shared elvis home and his stage life for 17 years. It is for his friend who had become part of his life in the music career. Charlie was the only professional musician and singer in the memphis mafia. 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. Youll be gone is one of just a handful of songs cowritten by elvis himself, alongside friends red west and charlie hodge. Charlie franklin hodge 19342006 find a grave memorial. Charlie first met elvis on the transport ship from the new york to germany, september 1958, although they appeared together on a red foley show in 1956. Slewfoot charlie hodge, a gifted guitarist and gospel singer from decatur, alabama, was with elvis from their meeting 1956 to elvis death in 1977. Buy me n elvis by charles goodman, charlie hodge online at alibris.
He also wrote elvis n me, which castle books published in 1988. Musician, elvis presleys close friend and confidant. A group of elvis buddies red west, joe esposito, charlie hodge, and lamar fike morphed into what became known as the memphis mafia. Mar 04, 2006 elvis loyal sidekick, charlie hodge has died at age 71. I always stood right next to him but i was always the very last one elvis introduced. In his time working with elvis he became elvis s closest friend, confidant, sideman. Charlie hodge died some years back of lung cancer, leaving a widow. Charlie hodge hat ein buch uber echte freundschaft geschrieben. Id fluff his hair back out, the way he liked it, he remembered. Several of these interviews by arjan deelen were first published in elvis the man and his music. The elvis i knew dvd by charlie hodge is now available on ebay. Charles hodge books list of books by author charles hodge. Charlie hodge books list of books by author charlie hodge.
Elvis and charlie hit it off from the first time they met during a television show in 1956. Welcome to this site and let us keep the memory of charlie hodges alive through this site. Here are some of your questions and charlie s answers. He was first into the gospel quartet named the path finders. Elvis presleys loyal sidekick, charlie hodge has died at age 71.
Charles franklin hodge december 14, 1934march 3, 2006, better known as charlie hodge. A detailed discussion of butt tattoos with copilot and comedian lucas molandes on this. I brought charlie hodge and a few other people who had been close to elvis to meet jess. 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. Me n elvis by charles goodman, charlie hodge alibris. We offer everything from elvis souvenirs to elvis owned items, rare elvis memorabilia and artifacts. Me, charlie hodge and elvis during a concert in the working for elvis from 1972 to 1977 was awesome. Elvis presley happy birthday charlie hodge december 12, 1976 last show at the hilton las vegas duration.
The obituary was featured in knoxville news sentinel on march 5, 2006, the commercial appeal on march 5, 2006, and legacy on march 5, 2006. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Me n elvis by charlie hodge, 9780916693008, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Sumner bass singer and owner of the stamps quartet, george klein radio dj, and gordon stoker tenor. Charlie was the guy who sang back up, played guitar.
Mar 03, 2006 musician, elvis presleys close friend and confidant. B elow is a quote from charlie that is in his book. Charlies love of music and comedy led him to a long career of singing. Charlie hodge began his musical career at age 20 in a gospel. He was preceded in death by his parents, george and mattie p. Friend of elvis presley who was a part of elvis s memphis mafia and who himself was a singer, guitarist, and vocal coach. His stories include their years in the military together, l. I enjoyed reading this book, written by one of elvis longtime friends. Me, charlie hodge and elvis during a concert in the 70s. Mar 05, 2006 sevierville charlie hodge, age 71 of sevierville died friday march 3, 2006 at fort sanders regional, knoxville, tn. For the past 15 years, charlie performed at memories theatre in pigeon forge, tennessee and also traveled the world sharing elvis stories speaking and performing.
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 vegas, and in california. Nick told vernon presley what the autopsy had revealed. Jan 23, 2012 from the dvd the elvis i knew by charlie hodge. It is charles hodge who is popularly known as charlie hodge. 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.
This copy of his book was gifted to charlie hodge s girlfriend and comes with three letters tracking the provenance. Charlie hodge would be seen many times to help presley even in his performances. Charlie hodge was a lifelong friend of elvis who was also an accomplished singer in his own right. Sheila has written pages about her life with elvis and her. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Men elvis by charlie hodge autograph memphis graceland. Charlie hodge not only got the audiences attention when he performed on an empty coke crate. See all books authored by charles hodge, including commentary of the epistle to the romans, and 1 corinthians crossway classic commentaries, and more on thriftbooks. Elvis liked to introduce everyone who worked with him on stage. Hodge would later be the stage manager and a musician of the elvis presley show, when presley returned to. 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. The life memory of american singer charlie hodge an. Join facebook to connect with charlie hodge and others you may know. 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.
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