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Cryin' fool

According to an unconfirmed story this demo was sent to Elvis in 1961; however never recorded by Elvis.
Joy Mann recorded a version early 1962 on Columbia 42351.


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My bittersweet

According to an unconfirmed story this demo was sent to Elvis (adressed to Circle G ranch) around 1968-69; however never recorded by Elvis.


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Tulsa's blues and Dog face


These two songs by Leiber & Stoller were selected for G.I. Blues but not recorded.
Dog face was recorded later on 29-07-60 by the Coasters; however never released.
It's a pity that the Leiber & Stoller writing team were not allowed to write for Elvis any longer. Songs like Little Egypt - Girls girls girls were existing songs; they were not especially written for an Elvis' movie.


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[colonel snow]

Playing with fire

Selected for the movie Blue Hawaii but never recorded; Terry Stafford recorded a version in 1964 (Crusader 105).


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Shout it out

Selected for the movie Roustabout but probably not recorded; later on recorded for the movie Frankie and Johnyy.



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Sleepless nights endless days

Rumoured to be offered for recording in 1965; the backside If everyday was like Christmas was recorded by Elvis in june 1966.


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According to a list on the FECC forum the next demo's were offered for the movie Harum scarum but not recorded; I have no additional information.

Forbidden love;
Let yourself go - later on used in the movie Speedway;
Beg borrow or steal;
Lollipos and rainbows;
Little dancing girl;
To be in love with you;
In my harem.

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I'm gonna sleep with one eye open - handwritten lyrics for the song (1959).


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Additional information for Don Robertson CD Songs for Elvis .... and then I write: (see post nr 7)

The song You don't need me anymore was recorded in 1969 by Eddy Arnold for an album. You can hear a clip on Youtube.


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Additional information for Don Robertson CD Songs for Elvis .... and then I write: (see post nr 7)

The song Here comes heartache again was recorded in 1964 by Gogi Grant (GRC CR 12). You can hear a clip on Youtube.


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[colonel snow]

Additional information for Don Robertson CD Songs for Elvis .... and then I write: (see post nr 7)

The song The image of your face was recorded in 1964 by Gogi Grant (GRC CR 5). You can hear a clip on Youtube.


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Additional information for Don Robertson CD Songs for Elvis .... and then I write: (see post nr 7)

The song Feather in the wind was recorded in 1960 by Mark Dinning. You can hear a clip on Youtube.


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[colonel snow]

Love on the rocks - unused / rejected song for the movie Easy come easy go.


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Wisdom of the ages rejected demo version written by Dee Fuller-Adam Ross.



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I never had it so good


Demo version written by Tepper-Bennett for the movie Roustabout but not used.



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[colonel snow]

It's not confirmed but the next Christmas songs were rejected in 1957:

1) Let it snow let it snow let it snow
Original version recorded in 1945 by Vaughn Monroe & his Orchestra (RCA 20-1759).

2) You're all I want for Christmas
Original recordings from 1948: Seger Ellis (Bullet 1011) - Frank Gallagher (Dana 2028) - Frankie Laine (Mercury 5177)

3) Let's play jingle bells (no information available)

4) Santa you've done me wrong (no information available)

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Pins and needles in my heart

For the second RCA session in jan. 1956 it was suggested to record the song "Pins and needles in my heart". The original version was recorded on 02-08-45 by Roy Acuff & his Smoky Mountain Boys (Columbia 36856).

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[Tigerman]

Great work colonel snow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheers.gif)

It would have been fun to actually listen to the rejects, just too hear if Elvis & co passed up on some gems or potentional hits.

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Wasted time wasted years

Written in 1955 by Mae Axton-Tommy Durden and recorded by Glenn Reeves (released 27-08-55 label: TNT records 129)
Glenn Reeves also recorded the demo version of Heartbreak hotel.


see handwritten lyrics



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What a day - demo version was written by Don Robertson for the movie Viva Las Vegas but it was rejected.

His own recording (recorded may 1963) was released in nov. 1963 on RCA 47-8269.

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