Graceland: Creation of the Jungle Room

Above, the Jungle Room in 2016. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

It was known by Elvis Presley as "the den." But to millions of others since his 1977 death, the den became known as the "Jungle Room". 

It was created in 1974 as a place to relax in and to remind him of Hawaii.

Above, another section of the Jungle Room. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Showbiz Cheat Sheet has posted an article on the creation of the Jungle Room.

They begin with:

If there’s one aspect of Elvis Presley’s mansion Graceland that’s iconic, it’s the Jungle Room. Interestingly, the Jungle Room wouldn’t be the same without the efforts of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s girlfriend, Linda Thompson. Here’s a look at h0w the room was designed — and how a song made it more famous during the 1990s.

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Graceland Trivia By Linda Thompson

Above, the stained glass glass peacocks that divide the living room and music
 room were designed by Thompson and added in 1974. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Much has been written about Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, but ex-girlfriend Linda Thompson shares some interesting trivia on the mansion in an article in the Express (U.K.).

It begins with:

Elvis Presley had a number of serious relationships, including with Miss Tennessee Universe Linda Thompson. The young model dated The King from 1972 to 1976 after his separation and divorce from Priscilla Presley. And now the 70-year-old has shared some fascinating photos from inside Graceland when she lived with the star during that period.

Linda wrote on her Instagram account: “Flashback Friday to that year I helped Elvis re-decorate Graceland - deferring to his distinctive taste…

“The jungle room has become the most famous room at Graceland…

“I’m not sure why I was wearing a ‘me Jane, you Tarzan’ ensemble, but I guess that’s part of the reason the room got it’s name…”

The King’s former girlfriend shared a couple of pictures of herself in the Jungle Room dressed in the theme of the room, alongside a photo of Elvis smoking a cigar while driving her.

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