Books : The King, McQueen and the Love Machine audio book-3 CD Set.Each Autographed by Barbara Leigh. Audio Book true story of Barbara Leigh, Elvis Presley, Steve McQueen (The King, McQueen and the Love Machine)
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Type of bind: Audio CD
EAN num: 9780971618367
ISBN number: 0971618364
Printing Date: 2008
Running Time: 165 minutes
Sale Popularity Level: 1121702
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Having read Barbara's fascinating semi-autobiography a few ears back, I couldn't wait to hear it come to life as an audio book. Knowing Barbara personally, I know that when she sets her mind to something she gives it her all until it is true perfection! This audio book of her hard to put down semi-autobiography is a very first of it's kind. I don't think I've heard of a dramatized biography coming to life as an audio book. Let's start with Barbara. What a sexy, spellbinding voice she has. The voice matches her story--Spellbinding! I loved that it wasn't cheesily acted or overly dramatized the way many audio books are. It was just so simply realistic. I found myself being magically transported to an era that only legends speak of. Presley, McQueen, Aubrey! Need I say more? I found myself feeling as if though I was witnessing the dialogue very first hand. Sometimes I felt like I was eavesdropping! David Hedison (as Aubrey), Tim Thomerson (as McQueen) and Paul Casey (as Elvis) all stepped up to the plate and helped Barbara bring this to life perfectly! Great job! It is full of wonderful anecdotes and bits of Hollywood from the late sixties and seventies. I wasn't even born until after all this happened, so that gives you an idea of how captivated I was because it took me to an era I have only heard about. Barbara Leigh is an underated, understated woman who has rightfully earned her place in Hollywood history. These three men were truly blessed and lucky to have had her in their lives. Fans of Judy Baldwin, of which I am one, will also be surprised to hear her mentioned and play herself in this audio book! I must also commend the packaging of this project. Never have I purchased an audio book that has been presented as professionally and beautifully as this. Gorgeous photos of the gorgeous lady! Sturdy packaging (not cheap cardboard like most audio presentations) and top notch production and sound quality. In a day where executives in Hollywood are turning to reality shows for entertainment, somebody out there needs to get off their butt and turn this into a mini-series or movie of the week. It has all the elements you need! Beauty, brains, brawn and a story that tells itself so beautifully and easily. Buy this audio book, buy the book (co-authored with Marshall Terrill) and add Barbara Leigh and her story to your life. You'll be happy you did! I did, I was and I am...
Albert Brandon Christopher Lopez
Yonkers, NY 10701
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From the very first strains of "It's Now Or Never" instrumental, the mood is set for this unique audio autobiography. Barbara takes us through a wonderful and fascinating journey in time (post flower power era) and looks at three of the most powerful men in show business at that time.
Her sultry yet gentle voice reminds us of an old friend reminiscing about events close to their heart. It's a recollection of a young southern girl on three iconic figures and how living through life's tragedies and disappointments brings a rare gift which only a few choose to accept "wisdom".
Elvis, Steve and James are all portrayed by actors adding to the dramatic impact of this presentation, and Joe Esposito playing himself only adds to the authenticity. This not a cheap tabloid expose, but truly an interesting story of three high powered men all linked by their affection for a beautiful young lady.
The CD's are beautifully packaged; each CD has an exquisite picture of Barbara plus an individually autographed picture insert. It's no wonder that Elvis Steve and James were captivated by this stunning beauty.
If you want to experience the authentic 70's celebrity life style this audio book is for you. For people who want to know more about Barbara Leigh I would also recommend her book of the same name.
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Fascination with celebrities is pretty much a world-wide phenomenon and apparently no trivial detail of their everyday lives is too mundane for our fierce appetites. The celebrity world appears to many as unreal and almost fantasy- like. Most of us do not have the talent, resources, or connections to enter this magical world. So it forever remains distant and a bit of a mystery. Perhaps this, in part, explains why we assign an almost god-like reverence to celebrities. We often fail to understand that beneath the thin Hollywood veneer exists a person who shares all the same human feelings and needs as everyone else.
It is Ms. Leigh's ability and willingness to cut through all the glitz and glamour, extravagant gifts, and inflated egos, to expose the raw human emotions that really appealed to me. Ms. Leigh has bravely given us a rare and honest look into the hearts and minds of her love interests, as well as into herself. This gives her story even greater credibility and interest. Her personal growth is another important topic in the telling of her story. Not all the decisions that she made in her early years were stellar. She lived to regret a number of them. If she knew then what she knows now, many of those early decisions would have been different. I think we can all relate to that.
Ms. Leigh's voice is a pleasant addition to the telling of her story. It's almost as if she is sitting a room with you sharing her experiences and insights as she might with a close and trusted friend. I believe you will love this audio presentation, whether or not you have read the book version.
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this is definitely one of the best audio books i've ever had the pleasure to listen to. from the very very first moment the listener is transported back to a time when hollywood was still a place where dreams could come true and anything was possible. barbara's sultry voice and masterful recollection paints quite a picture of the times and her amazing journey. she gives the listener a glimpse into the very private lives of some of that eras most high profile men and her fond memories of each. the casting is impressive. i have to admit everytime i heard "the king's" voice, i felt his presence in the room. i highly recommend this audio book to anyone who fancies them self a fan of any of these great men or of hollywood life in the 70's. and of course fans of Ms. leigh. thank you barbara for letting us share this amazing time in your life.
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This is fun to listen to and well worth your time! It's a wonderful peek into what it was like to be young and beautiful in Hollywood and have love affairs with such interesting, extraordinary men as Elvis, Steve McQueen and the infamous president of MGM studios. You will fall in love with Barbara too just listening to her tell her true experiences and dramatize some moments with a good cast who make you feel you're a fly on the wall. Very importantly, Paul Casey as Elvis is believable, and Joe Esposito is a welcome reminder that it really happened. In addition, the dvd is well produced and beautifully packaged. Highly recommended.
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