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Now is the hour (Maori farewell song *)
The song is written by Maewa Kaihan – Clement Scott – Dorothy Stewart.

The song is often mentioned in magazines – books as instrumental track recorded on 27 july 1965 for the movie Paradise Hawaiian style. There are no documents about this recording and the song is probably rejected in the pre-selection.
The song was a big hit in 1948 with recordings by:
08-11-47 – Bing Crosby (Decca 24279);
00-11-47 – Eddy Howard (Majestic 1191);
00-11-47 – Grace Fields (London 110);
22-11-47 – Charlie Spivak (RCA 202704);
00-03-48 – Margaret Whiting (Capitol 15024).

* The Maori’s originate from New Zealand!!


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Fabulous
The song was written by Harry Land – John Sheldon aka Bernie Lowe – Karl Man; it was a hit in 1957 for Charlie Grace (Cameo 107) and Steve Lawrence (Coral 61834).
According to the book Elvis – His life from A to Z (Fred Worth & Steve Tamerius) may have recorded the song.
I think it’s only a rumour. There are no documents or another proof about a recording in the 50’s.

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There’s a brand new day on the horizon

The demo acetate on the tune of “Glory glory halleluh” is rejected (by director John Rich) during a pre-selection on 13 january 1964 because it’s not a dixieland marchin’ song. The song was too "religious" for that scene.


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Home
According to an unconfirmed story the song was submitted for the Memphis recording sessions in january 1969. The song was written by Mac Davis-Larry Collins. Elvis never recorded the song.
The song was recorded in july 1969 by Nancy Sinatra (Reprise 0851). Songwriter Mac Davis recorded the song in october 1969 for an album.


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Country bumpkin
According to an unconfirmed story the song was submitted for the recording sessions in july 1973. The song was written by Don Wayne. Elvis never recorded the song.
The song was recorded on 21 december 1973 by Cal Smith (MCA 40191).

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Don’t forbid me
Perhaps it’s not a real rejected song but according to the dialogue during the MDQ session on 4 december 1956 a demo version was sent to Elvis. It was unopened at Graceland with all the junk that comes in. The song was written by Charlie Singleton.
Pat Boone recorded his hit version on 10 november 1956 (Dot 15521).

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May 1966 – gospel sessions
Elvis choose his favorite songs in his own record collection for this recording session. For various reasons some of these songs didn’t made it to be recorded.

– Danny boy (Wakely)
Elvis made a home recording in 1958 – Bad Nauheim.
The song was recorded later on 5/6 february 1976 in the studio.

– Don’t knock
The song was recorded in 1960 by Staple Singers for LP “Will the circle be unbroken” (Vee Jay LP 5006)

– He (Richards-Mullen)
Elvis made a home recording in november 1960.
The original version was recorded in february 1955 by The Blackwood Brothers (Blackwood 1188)

– He lifted me (Red West)
Jake Hess & The Imperials recorded the song in 1967 for LP “To sing is the thing” (Heartwarming records HWM 1933)

– I’ll tell it where ever I go (Thomas A Dorsey)
The song was recorded in 1953 by Blackwood Brothers (Blackwood 1178)

– I will be true (Ivory Joe Hunter)
Elvis made a home recording in 1958 – Bad Nauheim.
The song was recorded later on 19 may 1971 in the studio.

– Lord I need you again today (Jean Bradford); the song was recorded in 1964 by The Happy Goodmans. A lot of gospel quartets will follow in the next years.

– Love is a many splendored thing (Sammy Fain – Paul Webster)
The original version was recorded in 1955 by Dick Cornell. The song was also recorded in 1957 by Roy Hamilton.

– Rags to riches (Adler – Ross)
Later on recorded in the studio 22 september 1970

– Room at the cross (Ira Stamphill);
recorded live by Statesman Quartet in october 1959 for an album (RCA LPM/LSP 2188 On stage).

– Walk that lonesome valley (traditional / H. Young)
The song was performed during the MDQ sessions on 4 december 1956.

– Wasted years (Wally Fowler)
recorded by Statesman Quartet in 1963 for a live album with Bill Shaw and J D Sumner. (RCA LPM/LSP 2647 “A gospel concert”)

– You better run (Martin – Frije)
Elvis knew the song from a recording by The Golden Gate Quartet titled Run on (You better run on).
The song was recorded later on 31 march 1972 for the movie Elvis – On Tour.

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Don’t let go (Jesse Stone)
This song was selected from Elvis’ own record collection for recording on the 22 august 1967 session.
In 1957 the song was recorded by Roy Hamilton (Epic 5-9257).
The song didn’t survive the pre-selection where 11 tracks should be recorded on 22-23 august 1967.
However this recording session was cancelled. Elvis never recorded the song in the next sessions.


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You gotta stop
The demo acetate was offered for the movie Easy come asy go with the title “Stop you’re wrong”; the title was changed by the songwriters Giant – Baum – Kaye into “You gotta stop”.
No other demos were offered for the scene with this song.


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In my dreams
According to the "official" P.J. Proby fanclub-site this demo version is written by Sid Wayne & Ben Weisman for an unknown Elvis' movie in 1961-1963 but rejected. It's released on a P.J. Proby fanclub CD release in 2011.
The song is n't registered at ASCAP by the songwriter/composer.


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Please don’t stop lovin’ me (Byers)
Selected for spot # 7 (page 51) in the movie Harum scarum but rejected and moved to spot # 9 (page 52). Finally not used at all in the movie.
Later on recorded for the movie Frankie and Johnny.

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Update for Jailhouse rock

Suggested songs for the movie outside the well known tracks (30 march 1957).

Don’t be afraid (McCoy – Owens) = not selected

Lonesome blue (Weisman) = not selected

Mister Heart-ache (Dick & Bob Sherman) = not selected

Oh my you lied ( ) = not used

Quarters nickels and dimes (Tepper – Bennett) = not selected

Sands of time (Leiber – Stoller) = not selected (registered at BMI)

That ain’t right (Schroeder – Peoples) = not selected

What have ya got to lose (Wise – Thomas) = not used
(Recorded: 00-09-57: Sid King & The Five Strings – Columbia 41019)

Yeah yeah yeah (Leiber – Stoller) = not selected (registered at BMI)
(Recorded: 00-00-54 Joe Liggens & his Orchestra – Mercury 70440)

Young hearts (Tepper-Bennett) = not used
(Recorded: 31-05-57: Jim Reeves (RCA 47-6973)

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For the movie Roustabout (working title : Right this way folks) Freddie Bienstock have sent in 13 demo acetates on 13 january 1964. Most of these titles didn't survive the pre-selection.
Song selection on 27 january 1964 for the time being:

The biggest little show on earth (no songwrite known) – considered for scene at Cat rack – replaced by It’s carnival time (first version)

Don’t knock it (no songwrite known) – considered for scene # 66 – replaced by Hard knocks

Trouble is my middle name (no songwrite known) – considered for scene # 150 – Carver’s combined show = rejected

Phantom love (Blackwell -Scott) – considered for scene # 161 – Carver’s combined show = rejected


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According to information at American Film Institute these songs were selected for the movie Loving you

We're gonna live it up
The song was written by Leiber & Stoller but rejected.
(already mentioned in a previous post)

Fireworks
The song was written by Aron Schroeder – Ben Weisman but rejected. The song isn’t registered at ASCAP

Candy kisses
The song was written by George Morgan; he recorded his version on 16 january 1949 (Columbia 20547). In the movie the song was played by Tex Warner’s band.

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It won’t be me
The song is written by Ben Weisman and Fred Wise. I've not found information about a selection for a recording session or movie. The song is registered at ASCAP with performer: Elvis Presley.
The song can’t be confused with “It won’t be long” (Weisman-Wayne) for the movie Double troube.


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It happened at the world’s fair
According to ASCAP the song was written by Don Robertson. Together with Hal Blair he also wrote the song Take me to the fair (rejected version). This rejected version of Take me to the fair is not registered at ASCAP. In the pre-selection 8 songs from 10 songs written by Don Robertson for the movie were rejected. It seems IHATWF is not the same song; it’s probablye one of these 8 rejected songs.
It could be the instrumental film music is registered here but I doubt. Instrumental film music (bridges between scenes etc) for Elvis’ movies are registered in another way

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Alabama wild man
In an article from Marty Lacker around 1980 he wrote about a recording of the song in 1968. Probably Elvis heard a demo version and Marty Lacker confused the song with U.S. Male.
The song was written by Jerry Reed (aka Hubbard) and recorded on 31 may 1968 (RCA 47-9623).
The song is registered at BMI without any connection with Elvis and/or his music publishing companies.
There’s a clip on Youtube.


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Sweet stuff
The song was written by Aaron Schroeder and Ben Weisman for the movie Jailhouse rock; the song wasn't selected.
(Registered at ASCAP 14 may 1957)


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Ring of bright water
According to an unconfirmed story a demo version was selected for the movie Change of habit; I’ve no more information about song writers.


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Lonely avenue
The song was written by Doc Pomus and recorded in september 1956 by Ray Charles (Atlantic 1108).
The other side of the single was “Leave my woman alone” written by Ray Charles.
Doc Pomus claimed in april 1986 that one of his songs “Lonely Avenue” was recorded by Elvis and stayed unreleased. I’ve no information when the song was tried out in a recording session in the early 60’s.


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