{"id":613802,"date":"2026-04-17T22:22:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T22:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/613802\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T22:22:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T22:22:24","slug":"elvis-presleys-greatest-love-shares-rare-extraordinary-throwback-video-clip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/613802\/","title":{"rendered":"Elvis Presley\u2019s Greatest Love Shares Rare, ‘Extraordinary’ Throwback Video Clip"},"content":{"rendered":"

Linda Thompson, often remembered by fans as Elvis Presley<\/a>\u2019s greatest love, shared a rare and \u201cextraordinary\u201d video clip of the legendary entertainer on Instagram<\/a>, offering a revealing look at another side of the King of Rock and Roll.<\/p>\n

Thompson, who dated Presley from 1972 through the latter part of 1976, had a very close relationship with the entertainer. She lived and toured with him, seeing every side of the performer on-stage and off.<\/p>\n

She shared a rare behind-the-scenes clip of Presley that showed him leaving a venue after a show with Thompson and other members of his entourage. He is wearing one of his iconic jumpsuits as he exits what appears to be a stage door.<\/p>\n

The footage offers an intimate glimpse into the offstage moments of Presley\u2019s life, capturing the contrast between his larger-than-life persona and private world. Fans quickly praised the clip for its nostalgic value, highlighting how even casual moments continue to showcase his enduring charisma and star power.<\/p>\n

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Thompson captioned the clip, “Posting this as a Throwback Thursday<\/a> because it\u2019s a new video to me! After all these years, it\u2019s so rare to see a photograph or a video that I haven\u2019t seen before!”<\/p>\n

She continued, I traveled everywhere\u2026Went with him\u2026Shared everything\u2026Did it all with this man for 4 1\/2 years! And he was \u201calmost always true\u201d to me.”<\/p>\n

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Thompson concluded, “I was with him 95% of the time in those years\u2026 And in the other 5% of that time\u2026 Well, what can I say – he was not ever a truly monogamous man. But what an extraordinary man he was!”<\/p>\n

Fans praised Thompson for sharing the clip. They called it a heartfelt and nostalgic glimpse into Presley\u2019s life that brought the legend\u2019s enduring presence back into focus.<\/p>\n

“I think Elvis’ 95% is every mere mortals 1,000% – the fact that NO other woman can quote 95% over 4.5 years speaks to a deeper and special love,” wrote one follower. Thompson replied, “Yes, you’re right.”<\/p>\n

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“I watched a ton of documentaries recently about Elvis and the one consistently mentioned item is how wonderful and good for him Linda was,” a second Instagram user noted.<\/p>\n

A third social media user penned, “Wow Linda what a treasure Elvis was and I know you did the best for him not everyone will understand how you and Elvis was and how much you cared for him I know in every relationship they are ups and downs but you both stayed friend even after you went separate ways this is a beautiful video and like you said very rare thankyou for sharing your memories with us.”<\/p>\n

“You are an amazing woman and I\u2019m so glad I got to know Elvis through you as well. Thank you for sharing all these memories,” wrote a fourth follower of Thompson’s social media account.<\/p>\n

Linda Thompson is confirmed as a guest during\u00a0Elvis Week 2026\u00a0at Graceland<\/a>, scheduled for August 9-17, 2026. She is scheduled to share personal stories and insights about her life with Elvis Presley as fans honor the 49th anniversary of his passing.<\/p>\n

MORE: Elvis Presley\u2019s Final Moments With Linda Thompson Revealed<\/a><\/p>\n

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