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This is my only prayer

The song was written by Red West and selected for recording on 25 june 1961; for unknown reason replaced by That's someone you never forget (another song written by Red West).


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Suppose

The song was written by Dee-Goehring and selected for the movie Easy come easy go (1966); the song wasn't used for this movie but recorded on 20 june 1967 for the movie Speedway (two versions).


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There ain't nothing like a song

The song was written by Byers-Johnston; it's not a real rejected song. The song was selected for the movie Spinout but it wasn't used.
Recorded 20 june 1967 for the movie Speedway because there were not enough good songs available(?) for this movie.


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Inherit the wind


It's not a real rejected song; the song was planned for recording during september 1967 sessions. For unknown reason it was cancelled. Finally recorded on 21 january 1969.


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Over my head

The song was written by Shuman-Lynch; it was selected for recording in january 1969. However Chips Moman wanted new songs and the recording was replaced by You'll think of me. Around june 1967 the song was already recorded by Cilla Black (Parlophone R 5608). There's a clip on YT.


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These songs are not all rejected songs because most of these were recorded / performed on stage later on.

Part of the selected songs recording in january 1969:
Angelica (Mann-Weil); lyrics given to Roy Hamilton during his visit to the studio in Memphis.

Chills and fever (Ness-Rackep) (1964 – Tom Jones)
Never recorded by Elvis in one of the next sessions.

I washed my hands in muddy water (Babcock) (1964 – Stonewall Jackson)
Later on recorded on 7 june 1970.

I will be true (Hunter) (1952 – Ivory Joe Hunter)
Later on recorded on 19 may 1971.

Let there be you (Cavanough-Young) (1957 – Vicky Young)
Never recorded by Elvis in one of the next sessions.

Rags to riches (Adler-Ross) (1953 – Tony Bennett)
Later on recorded on 22 september 1970.

Salt (no more information available)

Send out love (no more information available)

Sweet Angeline (Arnold-Morrow-Martin) (1971 – Chris Arnold)
Later on recorded on 22 september 1973.

The wonder of you (Knight) (1959 – Ray Peterson)
Later on recorded live during february 1970 engagement in Las Vegas.

When the snow is on the roses (Kusik-Snijder-Bader-Last) (1967 – Ed Ames)
One live performance is known from 24 august 1970 midnight Las Vegas.

You don't have to say you love me (Wickham-Napier-Bell) (1966 – Dusty Springfield)
Later on recorded 6 june 1970.

You gave me a mountain (Robbins) (1968 – Frankie Laine)
Later on recorded live during february 1972 engagement in Las Vegas.

Chips Moman wanted new songs for recording; altough a few other "oldies" were recorded during these sessions.
(source : A day in music – page 270-274-288)



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October 1960 – gospel sessions

Hill and Range made arrangements with songwriters; they've sent a lot of demo versions for this recording sessions.
The next selected demo-versions were not recorded during this session.
(source : A day in music – page 138)

All things are possible (Rader)
Elvis recorded the song on 8 june 1970 with title Only believe.

Angels in the sky (Glaser)
No more information available.

God’s gonna cut you down
Traditional recorded in 1946 by the Golden Gate Quartet; Elvis recorded the song on 25 may 1966 with the tittle “Run on”.

I’ll meet you in the morning (Brumley)
Recorded in 1959 by Statesmen Quartet.

Jesus is the one (Parsons)
Recorded in 1961 by Bill Gaither Trio.

Jezebel (Johnson)
The original version was recorded on 18 april 1941 by Golden Gate Quartet (Okeh 6204).

Over the moon (Ellis)
Recorded in 1949 by All American Quartet and in 1959 by Blackwood Brothers Quartet.

Room at the cross (Ira Stamphill);
Elvis choose his favorite songs from his own record collection for the recording session in may 1966.
The song didn’t made again it to be recorded.
Recorded live by Statesman Quartet in october 1959 for an album (RCA LPM/LSP 2188 On stage).
(source: A day in music – page 138 – 207)

When you travel all around (Mosie Lister)
Recorded in 1959 by Statesmen Quartet.

Who at my door is standing (Slade-Everett – Public domain)
Recorded in 1961 by Rebels Quartet.

You’ll never walk alone (Rodgers-Hammerstein)
Recorded later on 11 september 1967.

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Dancing on a dare

The song was written by Thomas Edward & Fred Wise for the movie Loving you; Probably planned to be sung by Elvis and registered at ASCAP in that way.
However in the movie sung by Dolores Hart (track M recorded 17 january 1957).


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Book of happiness

The song is written by Hal Gordon & Athena Hosey; the title of the song is circulating around in various publications as a rejected song. 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 is recorded in january 1966 by Tony Pastor Jr (Tower 204).

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Did you have to be so beautiful

The song is written by Billie Liebert & Hal Blair; I've not found information about a selection for a recording session or movie. The song is registered at ASCAP with performer: Elvis Presley.


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Primrose lane

The song is written by Georges Callendar & Shanklin Wayne; the title of the song is circulating around in various publications as a rejected song. Another circulating story is about a home-recording by Elvis in the 60's.
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 original version was recorded 19 may 1959 by Jerry Wallace (Challenge 59047). From this version is a clip on Youtube.


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A little less conversation

The song was selected to be included in the NBC TV Special; Elvis should sing to a pre-recorded instrumental track. The instrumental track was a dub-down version (Elvis' vocal removed) from the recording on 7 march 1968 track 2004 take 16. This instrumental track is released on acetate (+LP 68'Comeback).

The first version was selected to be included after the Guitar man - opening scene / Commercial break according to pages 10-11 from the script dated 11 june 1968.
The second version (reprise) was selected to be included after the Arena medley according to pages 31-32 from the script dated 11 june 1968.

According to the revised script from 26 june 1968 the reprise version was cut; finally both versions were not recorded at all.


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U.S. Male

According to the script dated 11 june 1968 (page 27) the song was selected for the Arena medley; according to the revised script from 26 june 1968 the song was rejected.
(see attachments in the previous post)


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NBC TV Special

In the song selection dated 27 may 1968 a few songs are mentioned which didn't make it into the final script:
Old hits section: Teddy bear - Wear my ring around your neck

Country section: Cotton candy land - How would you like to be

Mean and evil section: Little sister - Long lonely road (= Long lonely highway) - Wheels on my feet (= Wheel on my heels) - Santa's back in town (=Santa Claus is back in town).


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NBC TV Special

The first line up for the NBC TV Special was made on 20 may 1968 with:
Opening: Guitar man

Overture: Presley’s hits with only 3-4 lines of each song

Nightclub act

Spiritual segment

Country and western segment

Rock and roll segment

Song selection: Hound dog – Don’t be cruel – Love me tender – All shook up – Jailhouse rock – Too much -Loving you – Teddy bear – Are you lonesome tonight – Heartbreak hotel – One night – Return to sender – A little less conversation – Guitar man – U.S. Male – Blue suede shoes – Fever – Can’t help fallin’ in love – Little sister – I’ll be home for Christmas – I believe – How great thou art – Love me

The songs in italian didn't make it in the next version(s) of the script(s).
Finally A little less conversation and U.S. Male were cut from the TV version.


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Like now

The song is written by Leew Howard – Hal Blair – Billy Liebert; I've not found information about a selection for a recording session or movie. The song is registered at ASCAP with performer: Elvis Presley.


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Lullaby for lovers

The song was written by Bert Kaempfert for the movie G.I. Blues but not recorded. He recorded an instrumental version with his orchestra in 1960. Released in 1961 on LP Wonderland by night (Polydor 46 353).
Registered at ASCAP with performer Elvis Presley.


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The life I love
The song was selected on 24 august 1962 (track 2481-1) for the movie Take me to the fair (It happened at the world’s fair) but finally not recorded at all.

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Western Union

The recorded song was originally selected for the movie Speedway with other previously recorded songs; however the idea was cancelled and new songs were recorded for the movie.


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Recenty I digged up a few more songs submitted for the movie Easy come easy go:

The first script was dated: 18 march 1966 (120 pages) and written by: Antony Lawrence – Allan Weiss.
Final selection for the script (130 pages) was made 12 september 1966 with changes till 4 october 1966.

Discovered songs besides the wellknown titles:

Surf city (Brian Wilson-Jan Berry);
I found a girl (Phil Sloan-Steve Barri);
The little old lady (from Pasadena) (Don Atfield-Roger Christian);
Drag city (Christian-Berry-Wilson).

However these songs were rejected in the pre-selection by the various changes in the script.


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addition:
Recently discovered these songs belong to a cancelled movie project in 1965 /66 by Jan & Dean titled Easy come easy go; the library archived all with the same name / number.

here information taken from the library

EASY COME EASY GO
John Rich; 1967 (Paramount Pictures, 1967)

contains: correspondence, 1965-1966; lyrics by Brian Wilson and Jan Berry for "Surf City"; lyrics by Phil Sloan and Steve Barri for "I Found A Girl"; lyrics by Don Altfeld and Roger Christian for "The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)"; lyrics by Roger Christian, Jan Berry and Brian Wilson for "Drag City"; lyrics by Sid Wayne for "Easy Come, Easy Go"; lyrics by Joy Byers for "She's a Machine"; lyrics by Gerald Nelson and Fred Burch for "Sing You Children" and "Yoga Is As Yoga Does"; lyrics by Dee Fuller and Mark Larkan for "I'll Take Love"; lyrics by Gerald Nelson, Fred Burch and Chuck Taylor for "The Love Machine"; lyrics by Bill Giant, Bernie Baum and Florence Kaye for "You Gotta Stop"; PCA analysis; credits and synopsis; MPAA certificate letter, December 5, 1966; reviews, 1967.

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