Yes, where would all those treasured concert scarves or sips of water be, if not for Charlie?Keith Richards, Jr. wrote:Charlie Hodge was the secret hero of many things.
Seriously, Charlie did provide Elvis with some kind of feedback when it came to music.Keith Richards, Jr. wrote:For example, his voice sounds terrific on "I Will Be Home Again" and the seriously underrated "Beyond The Reef".
He could play guitar and was very good with close harmonies. As far as home demos, or live performance preparation, Elvis did rely on him for a number of tasks. So Charlie wasn't just a sycophant.
IIRC, lead vocals on "Beyond The Reef" are by Red West, with Hodge and Presley providing support.
That's not a selling point, post-August 1977. Honesty is the best policy.Keith Richards, Jr. wrote:He never uttered a bad word about Elvis either.