Joined this board exactly 30 years after Elvis show in Phoenix, Arizona to celebrate this wonderful fact. But if thats true, she didnt choose it. Anne Pennington (1934-1981), British philologist. This Washington (state) biographical article is a stub. People who suffer from this feel as if a part of themselves has died, and they arent able to fully move on in life. Yvonne Craig Kissin Cousin co-star62. Mindi Miller model 1975-7680. Pennington performs "Snake Hips (Do the Wiggle Waggle Woo)". EIN: Which other women would you include as being very important to Elvis? She last appeared on stage in a benefit show for the armed forces in 1946. Eloise Bedford - Childhood girlfriend 03. She switched back and forth between George White's Scandals and the Follies more than once, earning a salary of $1,000 per week well before the 1920s, and continued to moonlight in the early New York film industry. Included are numerous rare photos of Elvis on and off-stage. In the mid-50s, when his career was just taking off and his mother was alive, Elvis drew the line between girls on the road, with whom he might have intimate relations but never see again, and serious girlfriends such as June Juanico, Barbara Hearn, and Anita Wood, who he had romantic feelings for, but treated as ladies. (Photo Credit: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer via. Find the obituary of Adena Ann Pennington (1944 - 2022) from Deer Park, TX. She was Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Month for its March 1976 issue. But as I mentioned, Susan Henning, Barbara Leigh, and Ann Pennington each had a child, and these were all sexual relationships. I also interviewed Tanya Tucker and Petula Clark, but the Karen Carpenter info comes directly from Petula, as Karen had already passed away. by YDKM Thu Jan 08, 2015 1:08 am, Post Star-Gazette, Elmira, New York, Friday, July 2, 1982 - 13, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ann_Pennington_(model)&oldid=1095350960, This page was last edited on 27 June 2022, at 21:22. She stayed friends with Elvis through the years (along with members of the Memphis Mafia) and attended his funeral. Virginity was of great importance to both Elvis and Gladys, at least in a girl or woman Elvis would choose for a wife. Ann Pennington as a circus performer who is pawned off as the long-lost granddaughter of a wealthy judge. EIN: A number of the women you interviewed are well known celebrities but not so well known as part of the Elvis story, for instance singers Petula Clark, Tanya Tucker and the late Karen Carpenter. But she arrived in his life in the early 70s just as so many things were starting to go bad. EIN: Did the interviews confirm or deny any of Elvis world lore about Elvis physical likes in a woman? Home movie footage of her "Snake Hips" dance at the 1939 World's Fair survive, but is more memorable for her enthusiasm than her star quality in her fading years. I wished him a happy belated birthday and asked him how he was doing and if he was happy in his life. Reeca, too, was troubled by it once Elvis got really sick and she felt powerless to help him. So as I was talking to the other guys I literally without turning my head or looking to the side on my right side, feel this huge, huge presence. He wanted them to put on plenty of makeup, and he disliked their wearing pants, for example, and chastised a few for doing so, and not just Sheila Ryan. He was sick, and he was lonely, and he was often out of control and miserable for a variety of reasons. She played the little girl in Speedway. Sue Anderson Germany51. In this film she performs a Hula dance. She was listed as a star in the 1929 Warner Brothers showcase movie "Show of Shows", but her routines were never filmed, perhaps because her main song and dance number "Believe Me" was commandeered by one of Warners' rising stars Irene Bordoni. Anne Helm told another interviewer that Elvis really liked sex, and he was certainly very sexually active in his twenties and early thirties. Ann Pennington never settled in one place for very long. [1] She also appeared in commercials and for photos illustrating stories in Cosmopolitan magazine. On the plane, he got the idea to write the letter to Nixon. Elisabeth is especially thrilled to share a love of history with readers who enjoy learning something new every day! EIN: Did your research clarify which of these women, all of whom played major, albeit different roles in Elvis life, was best for him? Ann M Pennington, 60. A girls life could be ruined if she were even rumoured to be loose.. In December 1972, the two were reunited one last . Jackie Rowland, who was in her early teens when she met Elvis during this period, talks in the book about how Gladys sat her down and explained that Elvis had his travelling girls, as she called them, and that Elvis had not yet sewed his wild oats. Each had his own chair and they started interviewing me! The booklet was originally sold as a 'program' during 'The King's Ransom World Tour'. He wont even take my calls., Ann-Margret and Elvis filming their duet The Lady Loves Me for Viva Las Vegas. Ann Pennington performs the title song and "You're Responsible". Kathy Gabriel Miss Ohio 195853. After a few years, the former couple welcomed John's baby sister, Caitlin Ann Cassidy, in 1985. Judy Geller, Larrys delightful and hilariously funny sister, tells the best story about that. Betty McMann - 1950-51 05. Although Elvis and Priscilla were a couple and would eventually marry, Elvis carried on an affair with his co-star, Ann-Margret. Not really. I thanked him for all the wonderful things that he had done for me and for the quality time that I had been able to spend with him. Did Elvis and you keep in touch after your main affair ended? You know, almost all of these women were really engaging, thoughtful, sensitive, and NICE. "Elvis Presley is the supreme socio-cultural icon in the history of pop culture", " Elvis is the 'glue' which holds our society together.which subconciously gives our world meaning", "Eventually everybody has to die, except Elvis", "He is the "Big Bang", and the universe he detonated is still expanding, the pieces are still flying", "I think Elvis Presley will never be solved", "He was the most popular man that ever walked on this planet since Christ himself was here", "When I first heard Elvis' voice I just knew I wasn't going to work for anybodyhearing him for the first time was like busting out of jail", "When we were kids growing up in Liverpool, all we ever wanted was to be Elvis Presley", "You can't say enough good things about Elvis. You hit the nail on the head. While Elvis and Ann-Margret remained close, Ann-Margret wed actor Roger Smith exactly one week after Elvis and Priscillas wedding on May 1, 1967. And he says, "The minute Elvis walks in the door," he says, "Ann, I want you to stand up and swoon, and I'll go over here and open the door to the anteroom and the press will see you fainting at his presence." And I said, I looked at my father and my father was saying, "Mmm, I don't think so." Miss Pennington is obviously put forth as a diminutive star of the Marguerite Clark variety, a style enormously in vogue at the moment. In the 1926 edition of George White's Scandals, Pennington introduced the African American-influenced Black Bottom dance to America at large with her partner, the eccentric dancer Tom Patricola. Reeca Smith was important to him, because she was one of the last, if not the last, of the 14-year old girls he chose to mentor and shape. Barbara Tonks: I have enjoyed all of Alanna Nash's books and after reading your interview with her I can't wait for Baby. [1], Pennington married Shaun Cassidy, who is eight years younger than her, in December 1979. Bobbie Gentry Singer43. Tina Louise Actress85. EIN: So when you met him was Elvis dressed up in all his finery so as to impress you? When it comes to the King of Rock and Roll, we all know that Elvis queen was his beautiful wife Priscilla. After completing her Masters in Public History at Western University in Ontario, Canada Elisabeth has shared her passion for history as a researcher, interpreter, and volunteer at local heritage organizations. And, of course, there were a myriad of women then, and Linda Thompson was very much on the scene. If an internal link led you here, you may . AN: I absolutely do. Interestingly, she, Susan Henning, and Barbara Leigh all had a child. She was terrified, so she said no. She became famous for what was, at the time, called a "Shake and Quiver Dancer", and was noted for her variation of the "Black Bottom". Shes been through a lot, and has come out of it spectacularly. She held him to a certain level of conduct, and there was a tremendous amount of strong emotion between them. Priscilla wasnt the only one feeling betrayed by Elvis. I just want to tell you how much I appreciate that. Whether you are intrigued by Elvis' elaborate wardrobe, his stunning jewelry, or his fascination with firearms and law enforcement, the visual treats in 'The King's Ransom', and their supporting text, are impressive, to say the least. by brian Wed Jan 07, 2015 6:15 am, Post 05:20 P . Sharon Hugueny Dated In 196364. I can't hardly wait for it to come out in January. I told him that I learned a lot from him and that I would always hold him dear in my heart. He said, Lisa could be an irritating little girl, but I think she was just starved for his attention, really. Check out pages 646-7 of the book we did together. Thats how he ended up seeing President Nixon. Elvis records reaching #2 & #3 on the Cashbox Pop Singles chart: #3: (You're The Devil) In Disguise (1963), Elvis would be alive and all the impersonators would be dead", Subscribe to EIN's FREE weekly newsletter, Selected back issues of EIN's FREE weekly newsletter, Book: Elvis Aaron Presley: A Candle In The Wind, The man who bought Elvis (Robert Sillerman), Elvis on The Creative Edge - Part 2 - The CD, 'Elvis Seriously'- Why is Elvis' voice too often ignored, How & where to sell your Elvis collection, Elvis & other major artists miss out on Grammy Awards, Listen to the Elvis "strung out" in Vegas audio, View video of "All Shook Up" opening night on Broadway, Elvis' WFL Memphis Southmen Championship ring, a selection of Elvis' law enforcement badges including U.S. I asked Alanna Nash recently on Facebook regarding the timeline for Ann & Elvis' relationship, and here is her response after checking her interview transcripts: Janice Pennington & Ann Pennington both posed for Playboy magazine. She was previously married to Peter Andrew Brinkman, Shaun Cassidy and Stephan H Wilson. He needed a union, or maybe I should say reunion, with his mother and his twin, and at first she was the perfect melding of those people, a woman-child. I don't know about what gifts Elvis gave her. The pair met while filming Viva Las Vegas in 1963, and sparks flew the moment they locked eyes across an empty soundstage. Are you going to be her or not?. The Elvis Information Network has been running since 1986 and is an EPE officially recognised Elvis fan club. Following Elvis death in 1977, Ann-Margret went against recommendations to avoid the funeral and attended to show her support to his family. I believe she cared about him, but I dont think she was truly in love with him. Follow That Dream: Directed by Gordon Douglas. Pennington was romantically linked to several men during her lifetime, and at one time or another allegedly was engaged to boxer Jack Dempsey, theatrical producer and early dance partner George White, actor Buster West, and musician Brooke Johns. The original edition is called Elvis Aaron Presley: Revelations from the Memphis Mafia, but when the new edition came out, I argued for simply Elvis and the Memphis Mafia, which is what we wanted to call it to start with, and got overruled at the publishing house. 1976: MISS MARCH Ann Pennington Born: June 3, 1950 in Seattle, Washington *Has two children with Shawn Cassidy. He went to Washington originally to find Joyce, not Nixon. Carol Connors Singer42. Its interesting to me that Colonel Parker also had a fixation on small thingsminiature ponies, and midgets, among them. Joyce Bova - did she overstate her relationship with Elvis? He had too many factors working against him, including his inability or unwillingness to get healthy in his body and his mind. And thats the Elvis that I met not dressed in a way that he would have been even going out for dinner or to the movies or something like that no jeans, no T-shirt, no sweater, not one of his big blouse shirts or anything like that- just very normal, very average. (Photo Credit: Bettmann/ Getty Images). The most controversial Elvis article ever! So many of them are still grieving for and about him. You would have had to be Herculean to have made it through that period with him. Carolyn Bradshaw Hayride Folk singer14. Lisa Watts, Memphis bank teller, May-August 197791. How serious was Nancys relationship with Elvis? This page was last edited on 9 October 2022, at 10:25. She wore jeans with holes in them before that was fashionable, and she wore pants in general, not dresses. Ann Pennington as a young woman who inherits a fortune. Ann-Margret was surprisingly calm around her larger-than-life costar, later writing, Im not really sure why I was so calm about meeting the King. After all, this was Elvis a man who had captured the heart of almost every woman in America. He did speak about his twin with men, but not nearly as much as with women. Copyright the Elvis Information Network. I dont think so. Vicky Meyerlink (did you mean Victoria Paige Meyerink) during Clambake or any other time. AN: That is a much bigger question than it appears to be, and while I think I just heard several fans fainting at the idea of such a thought, its actually an excellent question. She was a mother. All four women were pivotal in Elvis life. So as a child of the music halls adapted into a staid, old New England community, Susie Snowflake disrupts a church sociable by doing her Follies dance there in her terse Follies costume. Jo Cathy Brownlee Footbal team hostess81. We never spoke after that, and then I went to his funeral in August 1977 for those three days. He would have been very proud of Reeca. Pennington was born in Wilmington, Delaware, on December 23, 1893, and reputedly moved with her family to Camden, New Jersey, around 1900. Heli Priemel Dated In Germany44. 01. I could hardly blame her, though. Also, its sort of funny, but Joyce got in touch with Joe to check me out before she agreed to speak with me. I gained a whole new understanding of Priscilla in my research. Carol Connor songwriter75. EIN: A number of the Memphis Mafia have suggested Joyce Bovas account of her relationship with Elvis is somewhat embellished to make out it was longer and deeper than it really was. Photo: Bob Willoughby/ Sophia Loren Archives). Flaming Star - the movie an in-depth look. Jane Clarke Lido Club dancer49. She was noted for a quick and witty personality, but was said to be shy off stage and easily embarrassed, and in her latter years was loath to discuss her early life. The full details. I'm very much looking forward to meeting the fans! 102 Ann Pennington Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Creative Editorial Video Creative Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 102 Ann Pennington Premium High Res Photos Browse 102 ann pennington stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. His first marriage with the actress cum model, Ann Pennington, lasted for over a decade from 1979 to 1993. She feared he would leave her if she had a child with him. Ann Pennington waltzed forth, performed a brief fandango with The Boss, or something to that effect. According to Express, it wouldn't be a permanent loss of contact. I eventually came to the conclusion that Elvis was more turned off or frightened by the idea of having relations with a woman who had born his child, not just a child. Selected back issues of FREE online newsletter, Alanna was interviewed by EIN's Nigel Patterson (December 2009), Read EIN's review of Baby, Let's Play House Elvis Presley and the Women Who Loved Him. He liked real dramatic things", (Marty Lacker in 'Elvis and the Memphis Mafia'), "If life was fair, Elvis would be alive and all the impersonators would be dead", From the Private Collection of Russ Howe, Tom Salva and Bud Glass. The text is particularly informative, telling us about the origination of many items and also revealing little known facts from Elvis' life and relationships. But I have a lot of sympathy for her, even as I also understand how hurt Elvis was that she left. This article is about the stage actress. Billie Wardlaw - Lauderdale Courts girlfriend 06. 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