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Pictures : Ann-Margret and Elvis Presley - Page 1
Ann-Margret and Elvis Presle y
Director George Sidney, Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret at the MGM studios 1963.
For announcement of the production of 'Viva Las Vegas'.
Director George Sidney, Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret at the MGM studios 1963.
For announcement of the production of 'Viva Las Vegas'.
Ann-Margret stated 'When I signed the contract to the Elvis-film, at the same time I signed for 'Say it With Music', if I wouldn't get the first, I wouldn't take the other'.
The two met in the beginning of July in 1963. Elvis was 28, Ann-Margret 22. Both were on top of the world. For the first time Elvis and the Colonel had agreed to have a 'leading lady' starring with Elvis in a film.
The first meeting between Elvis and Ann-Margret was well planned by the publicity department for the upcoming film 'Viva Las Vegas'. Director George Sidney, who himself was pretty keen on Ann-Margret, introduced the two stars to each other at the MGM studios. Both were formally dressed, Elvis in a suit and tie, Ann-Margret in double-buttoned white turtleneck, her hair up.
They said a few polite phrases. A photographer took some shots, then it was over.
They met again on July 11. This time to work together. The place was Radio Recorders Studio on 7000 Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles. Elvis had the days before recorded six of the songs for the film, now it was time for a couple of duets with Ann-Margret: 'The Lady Loves Me' and 'You're The Boss'.
They found each other instantly. They were on the same wavelength. They sparkled.
'From day one, when we gathered around the piano to run through the film's songs, Elvis and I knew that it was going to be serious. That day, we discovered two things about each other. Once the music started, neither of us could stand still. Music ignited a fiery pent-up passion inside Elvis and inside me. It was an odd, embarrassing, funny, inspiring, and wonderful sensation. We looked at each other move and saw virtual mirror images. When Elvis thrust his pelvis, mine slammed forward too.
When his shoulder dropped, I was down there with him. When he whirled, I was already on my heel'.It's uncanny,' I said. He grinned. Whatever it was, Elvis liked it and so did I'.
Ann-Margret and Elvis Presley
Ann-Margret and Elvis Presley
Ann-Margret and Elvis Presle
Ann-Margret and Elvis Presley
Ann-Margret
Ann-Margret and Elvis Presley
Pictures : Ann-Margret and Elvis Presley - Page 2
Pictures : Ann-Margret and Elvis Presley - Page 3
Interview with Ann-Margret
Viva Las Vegas - MGM 1964
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