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Elvis: My Best Man: Radio Days, Rock 'n' Roll Nights, and My Lifelong Friendship with Elvis Presley Hardcover – January 5, 2010

by George Klein (Author), Chuck Crisafulli (Author)

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When George Klein was an eighth grader at Humes High, he couldn’t have known how important the new kid with the guitar—the boy named Elvis—would later become in his life. But from the first time GK (as he was nicknamed by Elvis) heard this kid sing, he knew that Elvis Presley was someone extraordinary. During Elvis’s rise to fame and throughout the wild swirl of his remarkable life, Klein was a steady presence and one of Elvis’s closest and most loyal friends until his untimely death in 1977.

In Elvis: My Best Man, a heartfelt, entertaining, and long-awaited contribution to our understanding of Elvis Presley and the early days of rock ’n’ roll, George Klein writes with great affection for the friend he knew—about who the King of Rock ’n’ Roll really was and how he acted when the stage lights were off. This fascinating chronicle of boundary-breaking and music-making through one of the most intriguing and dynamic stretches of American history overflows with insights and anecdotes from someone who was in the middle of it all. From the good times at Graceland to hanging out with Hollywood stars to butting heads with Elvis’s iron-handed manager, Colonel Tom Parker, to making sure that Elvis’s legacy is fittingly honored, GK was a true friend of the King and a trailblazer in the music industry in his own right.

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Product Details

Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Crown Archetype; 1 edition (January 5, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0307452743
ISBN-13: 978-0307452740
Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 1.2 x 9.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (138 customer reviews)
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- #1727 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Arts & Literature > Composers & Musicians > Rock
- #2089 in Books > Arts & Photography > Music > History & Criticism
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29 of 34 people found the following review helpful

best friend

By Doris A. Brown on February 10, 2010

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This, by far, is the best book I have read on Elvis. George Klein reveals a softer and more generous side of Elvis than other books. He emphasises Elvis was just a mere mortal human being and made mistakes just like everyone else has in their lifetime. I believe Elvis spent his life searching for the answer "of why the Lord picked him" to be such a superstar. He never forgot his family, where he came from and he truly had to be shocked to see how far he came. His daughter, Lisa Marie, can be very proud of her Father and forget the horrible stories out there about him. He truly was a very remarkable human being and there will never be anyone even close to what Elvis was to this world. Because of him, many people have been fortunate to have enjoyed many hours of pleasure from that beautiful voice of his. He may not have liked the title King, but he was the King when it came to his music and always will be.

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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful

Very Entertaining

By C. Alvarado on January 19, 2010

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I found that I couldn't put this book down. Its nice to see another's view on Elvis's life, also mixes is a nice amount of what GK was doing and how it intertwined with Elvis.
Reading this book really makes me wished I could have met Elvis, he seemed like a genuinely good person to be around. I highly recommend this book to any fan of Elvis or of Rock n Roll in general.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

Great Book

By J. Harshman on June 10, 2010

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I have always been an Elvis fan, but have never like to read. I would listen to George Klein on sirius radio and discovered what a true fan he was. Nobody seemed to know more about Elvis. I decided to buy the book. My
son said you'll never read it. I read the introduction and just couldn't put it down, By the 2nd day I had
read the whole book. I truly loved it. He told about Elvis growing up and how he had been such a good friend to him in school and throughout life. I don't think there is amyone out there who could relate their experiences with Elvis the way George did. No one seemed to know him better, not even Prisilla, Buy the book, you'll be glad you did.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

A Heartfelt Story

By Linda on April 5, 2011

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A wonderful heartfelt story about friendship. George Klein wrote a wonderful memoir of his lifelong friendship with Elvis Presley that many people would never have known of. His recollection of meeting Elvis during his high school years and continuing his friendship through his rise to stardom is amazing.

The true beauty of this story is that it was written 50 years after the fact. There have been many books written about Elvis and this one is truly a treasure and I enjoyed every minute of it.

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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful

Another EPE Production-Fawning Alert!!!

By Gregory L. Dolce on February 5, 2012

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I think I've read every book published about Elvis, so I'm not just blowing smoke here. In perspective I'd rate this effort way down there on the list. Klein's effort results in yet another fawning, EPE Approved dribble book written to perserve the Elvis Myth. Because of that you truly must put this book in the pile of totally unobjective output designed to take your money, maybe bring back a few distant memories of Presley and, of course, get a few morsels of 'insider poop' from someone who, by his own account, was 'there to see' it all.

Much of what Klein writes is designed to put not only Elvis but himself in that most positive of light. Elvis, by all trustworthy accounts, was a loyal person. He goes back with Klein to high school in Memphis. There Klein, cynically, you could note to get a vote, befriends Presley and plays into Elvis' penchant for loyality. Klein, who ends up in the music business as a DJ, has often been accused of using that 'in' with Elvis to promote his own career. But, insiders have noted in most accounts that Klein often overstates his role in Elvis' life, and was pretty much relegated to glorified 'go-fer' and a first-class procurer of girls, especially while Presley was in Memphis. In that regard, Klein brags about how many girls he 'fixed Elvis up with'.

A lot of what Klein states in the book as fact has been challenged by others in the know. Again, overstating his significance, Klein often interjects himself into situations where his personal role was absent, and at best, limited. Presley's decision to record in Memphis in the late 60's, for instance, is one example where Klein has been accused of downright lying.Read more ›

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Best new book about Elvis in decades!

By Tom N Florida on October 16, 2011

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With a possible exception for Red West and Priscilla, George Klein knew Elvis better and longer than anyone. In his new book, George Klein relates a wonderful selection from his vast and precious, private collection of "insider" stories.

George Klein offers readers many fresh and memorable insights into Elvis - the man. These are special stories which have never before been told. George relates important incidents and intimate events which span "the King's" much too short life.

George's very first memories of Elvis began with junior high school back in 1948. This was soon after Vernon, Gladys and Elvis Presley moved to Memphis from Tupelo. A few years later, George's magnetic personality and keen intellect resulted in his become Humes High's Senior Class President. Meanwhile, Red West had become the most gifted athlete that school had produced in a generation. And, at the same time a young Elvis Presley was on his way to become the most popular entertainer in the entire world. For the duration of Elvis's remarkable, but far too short life, George Klein remained Elvis's buddy, his confidant, his wing man, and his most-trusted life long friend.

"Elvis: My Best Man" shares in captivating detail a thought provoking series of well-written, never before told stories that illuminate Elvis - the man behind the legend. If ever a book called out to be made into a movie - this is it. Just the never before seen pictures contained in this book -taken from George Klein's private collection - are worth much more than the book's price.

Elvis fans and future students of popular culture will find it to be a very compelling and informative read. Get it and enjoy it. TN - 2011

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however I know it has to be great written by George Klein

have not read this one yet, however I know it has to be great written by George Klein. looking forward to reading soon.

Published 4 days ago by Carol A. Powers

Fantastic book!

An accurate and very interesting account of Elvis' life. If you're an Elvis fan, this is a must read!

Published 29 days ago by Nick Christopherson

gk was in a position to write a great book on his friend Elvis but did...

gk was in a position to write a great book on his friend Elvis but did not as this book was all about him and blowing smoke up priscilla's butt.

Published 1 month ago by Bennett

Thanks For The Memories GK!

I just finished reading this well written and fascinating book about the friendship between Elvis and George Klein. Read more

Published 1 month ago by JillJean

Fabulous!

George Klein writes an amazing book from his heart. You can feel the great admiration, love, and friendship between him and Elvis. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Amazon Customer

Five Stars

This was a very informative book.

Published 1 month ago by Nancy Kueter

Elvis Presley History Notes

After listening to George Klein's stories about Elvis on the Sirius Elvis channel, I decided to read this book. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Mary E Williford

Five Stars

Well done book by one of Elvis best friends, really enjoyed it, thanks

Published 1 month ago by Ralph E. Craddock

As a big Elvis fan it was interesting to see ...

As a big Elvis fan it was interesting to see some of the private life of Elvis. What I was looking for in the book was why so many people who were making a living from him not do... Read more

Published 3 months ago by robert ferrelli

Five Stars

Great story line he had the inside info

Published 3 months ago by Bluesman