Charlie hodge would be seen many times to help presley even in his performances. Of course, charlie had his demons, in the shape of alcohol as i remember it. Hodge received a songwriting credit for the song youll be gone which he cowrote with elvis presley and red west in 1962. In most cases, only one copy of each book is available. Given the synergy created by this teaming, its no wonder our readers have pegged hodge as the best radio chatter in austin. Presley has a show and charlie hodge is one of his trusted partners. This interview first appeared in the monthly fan newsletter, the man from memphis in 1986. Wie wichtig ihm dieses verhaltnis zu elvis war, merkt man beim lesen seines buches. Mar 05, 2006 charlie hodge, age 71, of sevierville, tenn. Charlie was the guy who sang back up, played guitar. Me n elvis by charlie hodge, charles goodman, paperback. On verso is a note to charlie hodge that reads in full, charlie make sure you get these i want to do them e. It all falls apart for me when i believe that charlies denial of elvis condition in the latter years, also probably translated to collusion at the time.
Elvis loyal sidekick, charlie hodge has died at age 71. He was one of the very first people who had known elvis up close to come to europe to speak at an elvis event. Elvis liked to introduce everyone who worked with him on stage. If you are looking for dirt, you wont really find any in this book.
Charlie hodge elvis backup singer elvis presley news. Elvis with army buddy 10 best images about charlie hodge elvisthekingscourt charlie hodge interview. Pictures from the elvis in vegas book show elvis looking quite thin. Elvis presley enterprises held the auction at graceland in celebration of elvis presleys birthday and as part of a weekend of festivities. Charlie hodge not only got the audiences attention when he performed on an empty coke crate. They had done performances with the original entourage of elvis. Mar 04, 2006 elvis loyal sidekick, charlie hodge has died at age 71. Elvis presley very rare 70s footage the elvis i knew. Jan 12, 2020 hodge was previously anchoring an hour long noon show by himself but this year has taken on a sidekick, veteran austin comedian matt sadler, who reins hodge in and keeps his comedy on track.
It all falls apart for me when i believe that charlie s denial of elvis condition in the latter years, also probably translated to collusion at the time. He was a bit shocked to hear a teenager asking if he had any of elvis stuff for sale, but i convinced him that i was very, very serious about expanding my elvis collection with as many personal items as possible. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. So glad i went, they didnt even advertise he was going. A tribute to charlie hodge elvis presley information. This ended up tripling the estimated preauction price and was also the top grosser out of the entire auction at graceland. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The next few concerts seemed solid as well, with the good spirits continuing. On saturday, there was another auction at graceland, with personal belongings of elvis presley up for sale, including guns, credit cards, clothes, and jewelry. Do read this book, but dont finish and even think you know elvis. Also, the movie jack weylands charly, directed by adam anderegg, has been enjoyed by many. Charlie was the only professional musician and singer in the memphis mafia.
Me, charlie hodge and elvis during a concert in the working for elvis from 1972 to 1977 was awesome. Rip charlie hodge elvis presley he gives me my water, scarves and sings harmony with me, hes my friend. Written on taking care of business elvis stationery is a list of six songs and get these underlined below. Elvis and charlie hit it off from the first time they met during a television show in 1956. Join facebook to connect with charles hodge and others you may know. Charlie lost his battle with lung cancer friday march 3rd. Elvis presley very rare 70s footage the elvis i knew december 24, 2015 ugur elvis presley 1.
And elvis at first got very angry and then turned around and saw it was the director and he said it was ok. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Elvis presley owned gold and diamond lion head ring gifted to charlie hodge. 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. Professional elvis impersonators, commonly known as elvis tribute artists etas, work all over the world as entertainers, and such tribute acts remain in great demand due to the unique iconic status of elvis. I always stood right next to him but i was always the very last one elvis introduced. Charlie was one of the few who never turned against elvis in later years. 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.
Me n elvis by charlie hodge and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He was born in decatur in alabama and his career in music began when he was just 17. He was a singer, a musician, a vocal coach, and known to be the friend of elvis presley. Elvis said on time the colonel better book me in europe or i will do it myself, thats why i bought this plane. Charles edward hodge is a former canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the montreal canadiens, vancouver canucks and oakland seals in the national hockey league born on 28 july 1933 82 years ago in lachine. The general consensus was charlie hodge as he was the closest person to elvis having been with him in the army, lived at graceland for 17 years and was by elvis side each performance from the 68 comeback until the last concert in june 1977.
Girls, guns and guitars its the same thing mentioned, that you must go to the people who knew him to get new and inside information about the king. Charlie hodge, elvis great friend, talks about how he walked in elvis s room without knocking first. Discussion in music corner started by joel1963, oct 19. The elvis i knew dvd by charlie hodge is now available on ebay. Charlie hodge first met elvis on the transport ship from new york to germany, september they stayed friends until elvis death in august elvis and his friend charlie hodge recorded a duet together, i will be home again. Charly has been the most popular and best selling of my novels. 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 life memory of american singer charlie hodge an.
Sevierville charlie hodge, age 71 of sevierville died friday march 3, 2006 at fort sanders regional, knoxville, tn. A pair of authentic vintage plaster elvis presley bookends, manufactured by elvis presley enterprises in 1956. The reason the movie was called jack weylands charly is not because i am totally selfcentered but because there is another movie named charly starring cliff robertson and clair booth. Lot detail elvis presleycharlie hodge stageused black. 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 book by elvis presley friend charlie hodge. Alsocharlie hodge, formerly onethird of the morning radio trio on the dudley and bob show, has launched his own fourhour midday program featuring his brand of idiosyncratic comedy complete. He was first into the gospel quartet named the path finders. Charlie hodge hat ein buch uber echte freundschaft geschrieben.
Charlie hodge his hands in mine rotterdam 01251981. Read it in combination w some other by those who knew him. Slewfoot charlie hodge, a gifted guitarist and gospel singer from decatur, alabama, was with elvis from their meeting 1956 to elvis death in 1977. 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. In cooperation with elvis unlimited sweden we offered you the possibility to ask charlie hodge a question. 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. Charlie had done things in preserving the memory of elvis presley. Charlie shares his heartfelt memories of his 17 years with one of the greatest. Charlie franklin hodge 19342006 find a grave memorial. All payments must be made through paypal, unless other arrangements have been made in advance.
Last moments on stage for charlie hodge in pigeon forge, tn. Joe esposito handled money and cross referenced the extensive travel arrangements. Charlie hodge talks about elvis and ann margret youtube. This book is the one elvis didnt want to get out but it doesnt matter he still would have been the best had he been with us today this book is a great read and gives you a great insight what elvis was like behind closed doors no worse than anybody else in his position but a really nice guy shame hes still not here with us today to tell us in. Me, charlie hodge and elvis during a concert in the 70s. Musician, elvis presleys close friend and confidant. Charles is better known as charlie hodge and he became famous on its own time and ways. 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.
Buy me n elvis by goodman, charles, hodge, charlie isbn. Music companies contracted to give elvis songs to record would refer to charlie hodge and bodyguard red west, also a musician and song writer, as the imperial council because elvis would look to them for their advice on songs presented for possible recording. B elow is a quote from charlie that is in his book. Do you need an elvis tribute artist eta for a birthday party. All elvis fans throughout the world who knew and loved him will be most saddened by the loss of this wonderful friend of elvis the guy who sing harmony with me, gives me my water and my scarves. Charles franklin hodge, better known as charlie hodge, was an american.
Elvis needed a stronger friend from about 74 onward. Lot detail elvis presley owned gold and diamond lion. Mar 05, 2006 sevierville charlie hodge, age 71 of sevierville died friday march 3, 2006 at fort sanders regional, knoxville, tn. Born on the very day that baby jessicas parents conceived the very baby that fell down that very well all those years later. Charlie hodge interview elvis unlimited sweden interview. I enjoyed reading this book, written by one of elvis longtime friends.
You will find memories of many of their experiences, a few of which were new ones for me. He changed the orchestration to that of a spanish style. An elvis impersonator is someone who impersonates or copies the look and sound of musician elvis presley. As we all know, it didnt happen, but i can kill one rumor for sure and thats the one about the colonel being an illegal alien and was. After seventeen long years with elvis, he died one week after this was taped. He was a bit shocked to hear a teenager asking if he had any of elvis. From the subtitle of the book elvis style, you would think it is all about elvis fashion.
An account of elviss final days, his death, his autopsy and the coverup that followed. Charlie hodge interview charlie hodge december 14, 1934 march 3, 2006 the death of charlie hodge brings with it much sadness. Website for charlie hodge people elvis presley ezine. Elvis with army buddy 10 best images about charlie hodge elvis thekingscourt charlie hodge interview. The members of the memphis mafia had specific jobs. What happened to elvis presley in augustseptember 1974. Finally by the end of the number, the director said, can i have the father puppet and without elvis knowing it, he put the puppet on his hand and he began hitting elvis on the head with his stick.
Apr 29, 2010 charlie hodge, elvis great friend, talks about how he walked in elvis s room without knocking first. Elvis presley charlie hodge stageused black binder that held song lyric sheets specifically for elvis during his live shows from 1972 to his last show in indy in june of 1977. Original versions of youll be gone written by red west. 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. Elvis presley owned diamond and black sapphire ring gifted. I am inviting you into charlie s world and i would like to keep his memory alive by sharing with you a small part of charlie or as elvis called him cholly. Considering all that, its surprising we never heard more about elvis from charlie hodge. Charlies love of music and comedy led him to a long career of singing. Charlie hodge, elvis great friend, talks about how he walked in elviss room without knocking first.