Albert goldman elvis book

Goldmans 1981 biography elvis was much more controversial. Goldmans 1981 biography elvis is one of the most controversial books of all. Elvis by albert harr goldman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I own his lives of john lennon book and have a lot of trouble reading it sometimes. From the very first chapter of goldmans book, elvis goldman spells it out pretty clearly what his slant is. Albert goldman was an esteemed scholar with a stirling reputation among other writers and researchers. Goldmans critical 1981 biography elvis was much more controversial. Goldman died of a heart attack on an airplane in 1994. The lives of john lennon by albert goldman, paperback. Albert harry goldman april 15, 1927 march 28, 1994 was an american academic and author. When i read the first book, simply titled elvis, i thought, goldman s a little crass, but he does present a case. See all books authored by albert goldman, including the lives of john lennon, and elvis, and more on.

Goldman s biography of lenny bruce succeeded largely because he wrote it so much from inside bruces world. Elvis himself is quoted as having said, the colored folk been singing it and playing it just the way im doing now, man, for more years than i know. I submit that his book is filled with blatant misinformation about the music of elvis presley, and in fact the entire era. Albert goldman was notorious for writing in that manner towards his subjects. Elvis author albert goldman gets abused on live tv. Albert goldman, biographer, is dead at 66 the new york times. Albert goldman, the author of noholdsbarred biographies of lenny bruce, elvis presley and john lennon, died on monday while traveling. Fans squawk and sales soar as albert goldman steps on.

Elvis by goldman, albert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Albert goldman was a poison pen researcher, and was a gay man who wrote as an entertainment critic. Elvis by albert goldman hardback, 1981 for sale online. When elvis died, four years ago last august, this guy got the idea of doing a really big book on elvis, mr. Shipped from uk, please allow 10 to 21 business days for arrival. As for the sleaze particularly the stuff about elviss sexual proclivities and drug use i find it kind of fascinating. Albert goldman books list of books by author albert goldman. Elvis new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. Muchhated elvis author albert goldman gets his butt kicked on live tv. Discussion in music corner started by jlgb, nov 27, 2007. Granted the kings life when examined under a scope was bound to be pretty odd compared to some. The book was in great condition but had no dust jacket. Albert goldmans muck raking biography published in 1981 still rankles elvis lovers.

With albert goldman best selling biographer of elvis and john. What an interesting book albert goldman is two hands above the best author among a slew of elvis biographies and autobiographies that ive recently read by. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Goldmans 1981 biography elvis is one of the most controversial books of all time. His contempt for elvis is dripping from every page. Elvis presley, the paragon of cool or of something, whose motto was taking care of business, who turned. Goldman wrote about the culture and personalities of the american music industry both in books and as a contributor to magazines. Albert goldman wrote the bestsellers ladies and gentlemenlenny bruce. What an interesting book albert goldman is two hands above the best author among a slew of elvis biographies and autobiographies that ive recently read by his friends, musicians, housekeepers, lovers, and memphis mafia.

Elvis has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Elvis is a sad account of what the excesses of fame and fortune. The first was a lecture at the 92nd street y where he praised jim morrison, who wasnt dead yet, and made fun of otis redding, who was the second was in a courthouse. Since albert goldman is more concerned to enumerate errors of taste than to rescue successes from the elvis recordstack, the book is short on musical analysis. Albert goldman illuminates the man and the myth, the life and the times of the king of the age of rock. While the lennon of legend enjoyed a gifted and inspired life, the private lennon lived in torment, poisoning himself with drugs and selfhatred. If elvis presley rests in peace, albert goldman gets no credit.

Goldman, who lived in new york, died monday as he traveled from. Central weekend live albert goldman vs elvis fans 1991. One hour with albert goldman best selling biographer of. Anita appearance arrived audience beatles became began binder blue bob neal called career charlie hodge colonel parker couple debra paget demanded dollars door dressing room drugs elvis presley elviss entertainer eyes face fact famous fans father favorite film finally girls gladys gladyss gospel graceland guitar guys hair hand hank snow. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. I have heard about albert goldmans 1981 book elvis for years. Jimmy saville nick adams, despite there having been gossip magazine press. Im boning up for a book of my own on elvis and the memphis racquetball mafia. He is best known for his bestselling book on lenny bruce and his controversial biographies of elvis presley and john lennon. After elvis died, goldman beat kitty bruce to the press. Albert goldman, one of the foremost chroniclers of american popular culture, was born in americas heartland, at dormont, pennsylvania in 1927 and was reared in mt. Previous posters re goldmans antipathy towards blacks, southerners, popculture etc. Elvis,john lennon and albert goldman steve hoffman music.

Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. My take on it is that goldman felt so bloodied and beaten down by the hostility towards his elvis book, which goldman felt was truthful and accurate, that he had nothing to lose by exaggerating a few things in the lennon book. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading.

Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Elvis author albert goldman gets abused on live tv youtube. Reissued to coincide with the 20th anniversary of his death, this is the definitive account of elviss final hours alive. He knew coming out of the gate that he would be reviled no. The first definitive biography that attempted to explain elviss schizophrenic mastery of gospel music, rock and roll and decadent excess. From last train to memphis to elvis and me, from the elvis encyclopedia to elvis presley elvis the final years, we can help you find the elvis books you are looking for. Goldman s 1981 biography elvis was much more controversial.

The problem with the book though, is goldmans attitude. I recall three personal encounters with goldman in the 60s. Goldman claims he interviewed 200 people as part of his. In this book, goldman drew on more than four years research into elvis presleys life.

Goldmans objective, welldocumented research confirms that elvis presley was basically a functional illiterate, drug addict, sexuallyperverted human being whose marginal talent was exploited by the shrewd sheister tom parker. More than five hundred interviews and three years of research underlie an. Its not albert goldmans fault that bruce, elvis, and lennon all followed the same pattern he has to go where the life takes him and heavy drug use early in the career is something all three shared. With lowbrow hero elvis, you see, goldman is clearly on the outside looking into sneer and deride, to debunk the elvis myth which is surely a straw man by now, to deplore the squandered potential, even to revel in the degradations. Goldmans biography of lenny bruce succeeded largely because he wrote it so much from inside bruces world. Were it not for the money behind the book and the consciousness of the book that money has produced, goldman s elvis would be little more than a 598page attempt to prove that albert goldman is better than elvis presley, just as goldman s earlier ladies and gentlemen, lenny bruce was a 555page attempt to prove that albert goldman was. Fans squawk and sales soar as albert goldman steps on elvis blue suede shoes. Were it not for the money behind the book and the consciousness of the book that money has produced, goldmans elvis would be little more than a 598page attempt to prove that albert goldman is better than elvis presley, just as goldmans earlier ladies and gentlemen, lenny bruce was a 555page attempt to prove that albert goldman was. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outof. Sympathy for the devil a kind word for albert goldman. Having said that, i have no idea why he used his talents to repeatedly bash elvis presley.

Goldman went on to write a similarly received biography of john lennon in 1988. Its a pity that elvis, the first serious biography of the late and for some reason widely lamented elvis presley, is marred by serious flaws, for albert goldman has. Elvis book by albert goldman half price books marketplace. The result of six years of research and some 1,200 interviews, this book takes fans deep into lennons secretive world, from his traumatic childhood to his beatles days to his hidden life with yoko ono. The elvis book didnt bother me too much except when he criticized the music. As far as i know, all the stuff in the elvis book is factually accurate. Agent kevin eggers brought fike together with albert goldman. Albert goldman, whose pitiless biographies of elvis presley and john lennon infuriated their fans, is dead of a heart attack at 66.