Linda Thompson, Elvis Presley’s girlfriend in the early ‘70s, recently showed fans a rare glimpse into their past. She and Elvis had a whirlwind romance, moving quickly from passionate attraction to a steady and loving relationship.
Their time together, spanning four years, was filled with public appearances and intimate moments captured by eager paparazzi. Decades later, Linda revisited those cherished memories and shared a collection of a rare Elvis photo and other similar pictures.
Linda Thompson caused a stir as rare Elvis Presley photo goes up on Instagram
Linda took to Instagram to share the newspaper clipping from 1976, showing her and Elvis seated in the back of a car, surrounded by his Memphis Mafia entourage. Despite the countless photos taken of them over the years, this particular snapshot was one even she had never seen before.
The discovery came as a surprise when someone sent the newspaper clipping to her brother, Sam. Reflecting on the moment, Linda decided to gather and post a collection of other car ride memories with Elvis, from casual outings at Graceland to concert trips. Now 74, she expressed how special these moments remain, emphasizing that while time has passed, such rare memories last forever.
Fans react to Linda Thompson’s throwback post
Linda’s post quickly drew reactions from Elvis fans, who took to the comments section to express shock and then admiration. Many expressed their appreciation for the rare glimpse into the past, acknowledging how difficult it was to capture such candid moments in those days.
One fan marveled at the uniqueness of the images, saying they do not think the present generation understands just how difficult it was to get that perfect moment. “These are exceptional photos considering the effort!!” another echoed, after which she pointed out a favorite detail from the collection. “Picture 17… Elvis just casually driving in a stage jumpsuit in ‘75, I think… love that.”