Baby, Let's Play House

[Alanna] Nash belongs in the pantheon of great music writers, and [Baby, Let’s Play House] is a fascinating study.” —Rosanne Cash Just in time for Elvis Presley’s would-be 75th birthday comes a new book by Elvis expert, journalist, and Country Music Association Media Achievement Award winner Alanna Nash. Called "by far the best study of Presley I have ever read. . . Impressively researched written—and felt" by New York Times bestselling author Philip Norman (author of John Lennon and Shout!) and “the most entertaining Elvis book ever” by New York Times bestselling author Jimmy McDonough (Shakey: Neil Young's Biography), Baby, Let’s Play House is the first-ever Elvis book to focus solely on his complex relationships with women, including celebrities such as Ann-Margret, Linda Thompson, Mary Ann Mobley, Cher, Raquel Welch, Barbara Eden, and Cybill Shepherd. Featuring dozens of exclusive interviews and scores of never-before-seen photos, Baby, Let’s Play House is a must-have collector’s item for fans of The King everywhere. This deeply researched work is the first to explore the women who shaped the King of Rock and Roll: A Deep Psychological Portrait: Go beyond the icon to understand the man—shaped by the loss of his twin brother and his intense, lifelong bond with his mother, Gladys. Exclusive Interviews & Photos: Features dozens of original interviews and scores of never-before-seen photos that reveal a private side of Elvis few have ever witnessed. The Hollywood Romances: Uncover the truth behind his complex relationships with leading ladies like Ann-Margret, Linda Thompson, and Cybill Shepherd. Cultural Impact and Legacy: Examines how Elvis’s relationships with women informed his explosive performances and forever changed American pop culture.