As a ann margret fan, im in love with her even more now. This book was written in 1994 and she refers to dating stars as though she were at the high school prom. The narrative section comprises an interesting preface by paul lichter and a stimulating essay, viva elvis viva annmargret viva las vegas, by noted elvis writer, mike eder. Her career in doldrums, annmargret marshalled a comeback in the early 70s thanks to the tireless efforts of. Elvis presley and annmargret in viva las vegas 8x10. This is a really good book by annmargret and was a joy to read. We were filming all night on the back lot of mgm, famous for many classic movies going back to. As a elvis fan, this book is really great and i just adore anns stories about the two of them. On november of 1972, while appearing in a lake tahoe casino, performing an extravagant opening sequence, she plummeted from.
Annmargret has dazzled screen and stage audiences as few entertainers in our time. Its been 40 years since elvis presley died at the age of 42. Screenwriter, sally benson, came up with a simple charming plot. For decades, annmargret was known as one of the most gorgeous women in hollywood and at 78 years old, shes still a total knockout. Annmargret and elvis presley became soul mates during the filming of viva las.
The saddest secret of elvis presleys tormented romantic life is the rocker never found happiness with the one woman he truly loved. Her appearance in movies such as bye bye birdie, carnal knowledge, and tommy, and in the acclaimed television miniseries the two mrs. Of all elvis leading ladies, annmargret will always be number one. Elvis presley left a lasting impact on annmargret, says. In addition to launching the couples professional relationship, the meeting was the beginning of a personal one, as well. Premiere release of this newly discovered image, produced from the one and only color negative. My story, elvis presley continued to profess love for her even until his tragic death in 1977. Elvis adored priscilla, but it wasnt intense like it was with annmargret, an insider said to the national enquirer. Elvis presley was the love of her life, a relationship that lasted until the day he died, according to annmargret. This footage here showcases more of her singing and dancing abilities, this was a part of her.
Elvis was trying to put money in my purse and i just didn t know what was going on. After reading this book, i am an even bigger fan of annmargret. She starred in kitten with a whip but these days, actress annmargrets the woman with the daredevil pussycat. Elvis first met ann margret in early july, 1963, in a radio recorders studio in hollywood. I would recommend this book to everyone, she has had an interesting life up to now and long may it continue. According to alan, they were dancing and cuddling and talking, and george and i were going crazy. Love in las vegas is a beautiful soft cover book with 150 pages 25 x 30 cm 9. Im not really sure why i was so calm about meeting elvis, ann margret noted. Despite the doomed romance, annmargret moved on and married fellow actor roger smith in 1967. Annmargret admitted she had one, and no one would deny elvis did as well. Playing opposite elvis in 1963s viva las vegas, she became the most memorable of presleys leading ladies during his hollywood career.
Ann margret viva las vegas elvis affair hit the headlines in 1964 annmargret elvis affair. Lets take a closer look at annmargrets private life, her relationship with elvis presley, her family life and all there is to know about the iconic hollywood star. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. As a annmargret fan, im in love with her even more now. Eder keeps his prose simple and it flows nicely for the reader.
Annmargret talks about her relationships with both elvis and roger, but you can tell she is holding back a lot. The only exception is elvis where the implication, no. The book is a coy, if campy, chronicle of her life, part valley of the dolls, part romeo and juliet, with some favorite annmargretisms thrown in. One of the few highlights of this period, however, was her appearance in elvis presleys viva las vegas in 1964, which led to an offscreen relation with the king. This book was like eating a bowl of vanilla pudding. Annmargret olsson born april 28, 1941, known mononymously as annmargret, is a swedishamerican actress, singer, and dancer. Her life is full of ao many joyous, surprising and difficult times. Hidden inside borders bookstore, all the way downstairs, annmargret was sitting behind a butcherblock table and signing copies of her new purple book and radiating so much heat and sex and.
My story, written with the assistance of celebrity biographer todd gold and scheduled to be published in march by putnam. Long after that elvis would always send annmargret flowers in the shape of. And i think thats what connected them to each other during the duration of elvis life i think my understanding of it is we should all be so lucky to have a friendship thats as meaningful as the one between annmargret and elvis presley. Thats the way it is book trilogy box set from erik lorentzen. Putnams sons, 1985 priscilla beaulieu presley wrote that when she learned of the seriousness of the liaison between elvis and. The more time elvis and i spent together, the more we learned how eerily similar we were, she explained. The actress won five golden globes and was nominated for the oscars twice. The one woman elvis presley really loved blasting news.
Of all the movie stars elvis presley worked with, annmargret was the only one to attend his funeral. Its no secret that the chemistry between elvis and his leading lady in 1964s viva las vegas didnt dissolve when the cameras stopped rolling. Ann has always been a very private person so its surprising that she decided to write one in the first place perhaps to have some say in how her story is told. Aside from that, she is a singer who has 2 grammys. What was annmargret s affair with elvis presley like. Very few women in elvis life meant as much to him as annmargret. Enjoyable but guarded memoir by fireball annmargret.
Annmargaret is an actress who appeared in many films like viva las vegas, carnal knowledge, alls faire in love, etc. For the first time elvis and the colonel had agreed to have a leading lady starring with elvis in a film. Elvis presley and annmargret a viva las vegas love story. Then, elvis left the room to get something and walked around to another part of the house. She studied at northwestern university and left for las vegas to pursue a career as a singer. Annmargret and elvis met in 1964 while filming viva las vegas. If nothing else at least we had that much in common.
Elvis returned two weeks later, admitted to the affair, but promised it was over. A few years after their split, the two got married to their eventual spouses, annmargret to roger smith and elvis presley to priscilla presley. Elvis cronies red west, lamar fike, joe esposito, and sonny west have all accused sidney of giving annmargret favorable camera angles at elviss expense. The very next line of priscillas book says that after the annmargret ordeal she soon suspected there were other women. As well as people making money off him after he died. I especially like the way she handled the subject of her relationship with elvis.
Not because she was the sexiest, or the best actress although she certainly qualifies on both counts. Pictures annmargret and elvis presley page i elvis presley music. The two stars met in 1963 while shooting viva las vegas, and ann. Grenvilles and queen, and her recent recordbreaking shows at radio city music hall have made her a woman loved and admired, not just for her beauty and her legend, but for. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Elvis and annmargret how eerily similar we were in addition to sharing the same profession, elvis and annmargret were also well matched on a personal level. Outside of elvis presley s family, annmargret was the most important woman in the entertainers life.
Later, he told me that he, too, thought that he detected a kindred soul in me. She is wellknown for her acting in significant movies like bye bye birdie 1963, viva las vegas 1964, the cincinnati kid 1965, carnal knowledge 1971, the train robbers 1973, tommy 1975, grumpy. Outside of elvis presleys family, annmargret was the most important woman in the entertainers life. A case in point is the favoritism director george sidney allegedly gave annmargret during filming. Ann margret sexy pictures will make you fall in love with her. Ann margret, is also known as ann margret olsson an actress, singer, and dancer born in sweden on 28th of april 1941. My story by annmargret and todd gold 1994, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. I realized elvis was as shy and ill at ease meeting new people as i was. The book is written in english and contains a lot of great photos of the beautiful couple. Ann margret elvis presley 1963 love it sll, the people, the clothes. Annmargret talks about her relationships with both elvis and roger, but you can tell she is. Elvis presley and annmargret on the set from the viva las vegas recording sessions. As a elvis fan, this book is really great and i just adore ann s stories about the two of them.
See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Annmargret and elvis presley a viva las vegas love story. According to a new report from hollywood news daily, the one woman in elvis presleys life that he truly, completely loved and trusted was actress ann margret. The two were costars in the 1964 musical viva las vegas and thanks to her own amazing musical talents, annmargret was widely regarded as the female elvis presley. They had a brief affair until col parker stepped in and demand elvis end the relationship. Fans may disagree stating that elvis presley only loved his wife, the mother of lisa marie, priscilla presley.
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