At a private party in the early 1970s, Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, met Linda Thompson. Little did they know, this chance encounter would spark a passionate romance that would last almost five years. Thompson would later reveal a private pet name that Presley used just for her, a name that held a special place in his heart.
According to The Elvis History Blog, Presley affectionately referred to Thompson as “Mommy.” This intimate nickname was inspired by the deep connection Presley shared with his beloved mother, Gladys Presley, who had passed away in August 1958.
Thompson was not just any woman to Presley, as noted by Marty Lacker in his book. Lacker described Thompson as the best woman Presley had ever been with, emphasizing the significance of their relationship. He divulged that Presley called her “Mommy,” while Thompson, in return, affectionately called him “Little Baby Buntin.”
Their relationship was all-encompassing, as Thompson recalled in her book, A Little Thing Called Life: On Loving Elvis Presley, Bruce Jenner, and Songs in Between. She recounted how they spent the first year of their four and a half years together practically inseparable, spending every moment possible in each other’s company.
Thompson and Presley’s love story began in July 1972, shortly after he had separated from his wife, Priscilla Presley. Their initial meeting at the Memphian Theatre, which Presley had rented out for the evening, set the stage for their whirlwind romance.
However, just before Christmas in 1976, Thompson made the heartbreaking decision to end her relationship with Presley. The reasons cited were his escalating drug use and infidelity, issues that proved too difficult for her to overlook.
Today, Linda Thompson continues to share glimpses of her life with Elvis Presley through social media and interviews. Through her stories, fans are able to peek behind the curtain and see the private side of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll and the love they once shared.
In the world of fame and fortune, even the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll found solace and affection in the arms of a woman who held a special place in his heart, lending a touch of vulnerability to his iconic image. Thompson’s story with Presley reminds us that even legends like Elvis are not immune to the complexities of love and human connection.
Peace Nero is a writer and blogger who loves to explore different topics of self-development. She shares her personal experiences in order to help people discover their true purpose in life.