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Linda Thompson, a past lover of Elvis Presley, has in recent days issued a soulful video of the superstar along with very personal reflections on their time together. The lost footage of the great man singing “Early Morning Rain” in the Instagram post elicited waves of emotion across the globe. Thompson’s reflections, together with the live voice coming right through from the footage, highlighted Presley at the very sincere end of musical artisanship before commercial-level artificially enhanced track was ever invented.
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This footage seemingly shows Presley in a more intimate setting than one would usually associate with his big concerts-biding a quiet farewell with some Gordon Lightfoot in ‘Early Morning Rain,’ with deep feeling and vocal precision that simply does not require artificial enhancements. Thompson’s text went on to convey her dying love for the singer, a heavy note of sorrow over his deteriorating health in the last few months of his life.
“I spent so many hours, days, nights, weeks, months, years…traveling with Elvis…and loving and caring for him. So I am always heartbroken to see how his condition had deteriorated eight months after we broke up in his last concert.”
Presley and Thompson had an association for four years from 1972 to 1976, generally considered arguably the most stable period in his private life. Her eager willingness to share these memories after so long just goes on to show how much that relationship meant to her and It offers the fans a little insight into the man behind the very famous lightning shoe. Linda Thompson also recently shared a glimpse into her world with former Miss Universe winners.
The comment section had been soon flooded with emotional comments by Elvis’ fans. A commenter embodied the majority of the feelings: “He never needed auto tune or AI or anything like that. His voice was Heaven sent! Love & Miss Elvis ❤️” This sentiment was repeated many times in the comment section, with numerous commenting that Presley’s vocal prowess was natural in an age when technology is used to enhance vocal performances.
Another comment mentioned the significance of Thompson continuing to share: “I love that you always share about your time with Elvis, it’s genuinely so kind.” Followers cherish Thompson’s efforts in preserving Presley’s memory, possibly even granting her continued presence on social media.
The worldwide scope of Presley’s appeal was also detectable by comments, such as one from a Brazilian: “A balm to our ears!!! That velvet voice and impeccable intonation!! Long live our King Elvis 👑” Even translated from Portuguese, the excitement is kept intact and loosely translates the deep emotional alignment many fans still feel for Presley’s track almost half a century since his passing.
Perhaps one of the most heartfelt responses drew Presley’s songs into the responders’ personal histories. “I really miss Elvis. I was 15 when he passed. I used to dance with my mom to his gold records. My mom passed in 1981. Just listening to him reminds me of dancing to his track. I miss them both,” commented one user. This intergenerational connection informs how Presley’s legacy continues to stay active within familial traditions and memories. In a similar spirit of family connection, Jessica Wright shares heartwarming holiday snaps with her adorable son.
Another fan expressed just how they view Thompson in Elvis history: “Thank you for still loving Elvis enough to share this with us…I think the biggest mistake was letting you walk out of his life. You proved how much you loved and cared about him.” This comment offers insight into Presley’s private life and ongoing speculation into how Presley’s tragic life story might have been altered had different choices been made.
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“Hurts so much to see him in that condition,” straightened out the comment while simultaneously fulfilling that emotional paradox of watching a legend begin to decline and supporting the creator through appreciation for an art he managed to produce still.
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