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9 january 1959 letter with (requested) songs for a possible recording session

There’s no tomorrow (Hoffman-Corday-Carr)
There’s a home recording from december 1958.
With new lyrics by Aaron Schroeder & Wally Gold the song was recorded on 3 april 1960 titled “It’s now or never”;

What a lovely thing
I’ve not found information about songwriters or recordings by other singers.

It was never meant to be
The song is written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman.
In 1960 (unknown date) it was recorded by Dion & The Belmonts. It was released in 1963 on LP Together (Laurie rec. LLP 2016)

Just a close walk with thee (traditional)
There’s a home recording from december 1958. The song was never recorded by Elvis.

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According to an unconfirmed story Bobby Wood offered two demo recordings during february 1969 sessions:
The day after forever – written by Stan Kesler and recorded in september 1961 by Bobby Wood.

Who am I – recorded around 1962 by Bobby Wood in the Sun studio but never released.
(Mentioned in the book A life in music – page 278).
Without doubt the song was known to Elvis with recordings by his favorite gospel quartets like (Statesmen Quartet (1966 – LP), Blackwood Brothers (1967 – LP), J.D. Sumner & The Stamps Quartet (1967 – LP) and many others.
Finally recorded on 22 february 1969 at American Studios.



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According to an unconfirmed story Bonnie Bunkley recorded around april 1960 4 songs for Elvis.
All the songs were recorded in the 40’s by other artists:

A – The more I see you (Warren-Gordon)
The original version was recorded on 21 january 1945 by Dick Haymes (Decca 18882).

B – You make me feel so young (Myrow-Gordon)
The original version was recorded in march 1946 by Martha Tilton (Capitol 272).

C – Fools rush in (Mercer-Bloom)
The original version was recorded 18 march 1940 by Bob Crosby & his Orchestra with vocal
Marion Mann (Decca 3154).

D – Day in day out (Mercer-Bloom)
Recorded on 24 july 1939 by Bob Crosby & his Orchestra with vocal Helen Ward (Decca 2703).

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Jambalaya
The song is written by Hank Williams and recorded on 13 june 1952 (MGM 11283).
The song is registered at BMI with performer Elvis Presley. (see scans – page 2 is a list with performers I’ve not scanned). The song was submitted several times in the 60’s for a recording session but it was always rejected in the pre-selection.
On 4 may 1975 and a few other occasions Elvis sung small portions of the song.


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Vincent
The song is written and recorded by Don MacLean around june 1971.
The song is registered at BMI with performer Elvis Presley. (see scans – page 2 is a list with performers I’ve not scanned). I’ve not found information about a selection for a recording session.
Somewhere rejected in a pre-selection?.


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Baby don’t get hooked on me
The song is written by Mac Davis; he recorded the song on 13 march 1972 (Columbia 45618).
On 8 january 1973 the song was selected for the Aloha TV Special but not used.


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My boy
The song is written by (Jean) Claude Francois - Jean Pierre Boutayre – Yves Dessca with the title “Parce que je t’aime mon enfant”. The song was recorded in 1967 by Claude Francois (Philips 336.203)
English lyrics were written by Bill Martin and Phil Coulter.
This version was recorded in october 1971 by Richard Harris (Dunhill 4293)

On 8 january 1973 the song was selected for the Aloha TV Special but not used. Later on recorded by Elvis on 13 december 1973.


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Born to lose
The song is written by Ted Daffan. The song was recorded on 20 february 1942 by Ted Daffan’s Texans. (Okeh 6706). In the following years the song was recorded by countless other artists.

On 8 january 1973 the song was selected for the Aloha TV Special but not used.

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Rejected songs Fun in Acapulco

According to the script from 28 november 1962 these songs were selected for:

This is Acapulco
page 25 - scene 54 – on bicycle: Mike sings “This is Acapulco” with Raoul;
According to an interview with Roy C. Bennett the original title/demo version was “Acapulco”; the song was re-written with changing lyrics/title into Mexico.
Finally selected and recorded: Mexico

You can’t make it out in a sportscar
page 69 – scene 11 – parked in a sportscar - Mike sings “You can’t make out in a sports car” ;
Finally selected and recorded: There’s no room to rhumba in a sportscar.

Which way do I turn
page 74 – scene 125 – Tropicana night club - Mike sings “Which way do I turn” with Raoul;
It looks this scene was cut from the movie.
The song isn’t registered at ASCAP/BMI.


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Jenny Jenkins
The song was suggested for scene127 in the movie Wild in the country according to the script page 95. The original version of this song was recorded in the 50’s by Tom Glazer (Young Peoples Record 436)
Later on the song was replaced by Husky dusky day.

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march 1971 – sessions
These songs are not all rejected songs because most of these were recorded / performed on stage later on.
Part of the selected songs to be recorded in march 1971:

Help me make it through the night (Kristofferson)
Later on recorded 17 may 1971.

My way (Anka-Reveaux-Francois)
Later on recorded 10 june 1971.

Padre (LaRue-Webster-Romans)
Later on recorded 15 may 1971.

Sunday morning coming down (Kristofferson)
The original version was recorded by Ray Stevens on 27 march 1969 (Monument 1163).
The song wasn’t recorded at one of the next recording sessions and finally rejected.

The impossible dream (Leigh-Darion)
The song was performed for the first time in concert 26 january 1971 opening. The song was not recorded in the studio later on.

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


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february 1972 – in concert
Part of the song selection for february 1972 – Las Vegas:

Steamroller blues (Taylor)
The song was rejected for february 1972 and performed for the first time on 7 august 1972 midnight. Since january 1973 regular performed in concert.

Sunday morning coming down (Kristofferson)
The original version was recorded by Ray Stevens on 27 march 1969 (Monument 1163).
The song was previously selected for recording in march 1971 but rejected. Rejected again.

The last time I saw her face (Lightfoot)
The original version was recorded in december 967 by Gordon Lightfoot for an album.
The song was rejected.

The sun ain’t gonna shine anymore (Crewe-Gaudio)
The original version was recorded in 1966 by The Walker Brothers (Smash S 1419).
The song was rejected.

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june 1972 – in concert
These are not real rejected songs but the tracks were rehearsed on 9 june 1972 for the upcoming 4 concerts / live recordings in Madsison Square Garden:

Any day now
Rejected and selected again for august 1972 Las Vegas concerts. Rejected again and never recorded live.

I washed my hands in muddy water
Rejected and never recorded live.

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january 1971 – in concert
Part of the song selection and rehearsed for january 1971 – Las Vegas:
The songs were rejected for performance.

My sweet Lord (Harrison)
The original version was recorded in september 1970 by Billy Preston for an album.

Sunday morning coming down (Kristofferson)
The original version was recorded by Ray Stevens on 27 march 1969 (Monument 1163).
Selected again for recording in the studio in march 1971.

This is our dance (Reed-Stephan)
Recorded by Elvis on 6 june 1970 and never selected again.



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july 1969 – rehearsel
Selected and rehearsed between 7 and 31 july 1969 but not used:

18 Yellow roses (Darin)
The original version was recorded on 6 april 1963 by Bobby Darin (Capitol 4970)
Selected and rehearsed between 7 and 31 july 1969 but not used.

Everybody's talking (Neil)
The original version was recorded on 13 october 1966 by Fred Neil (Capitol P 2256).
Selected and rehearsed between 7 and 31 july 1969 but not used:

Folsom prison blues (Cash)
A small portion of the song was sung in concert on 14 august 1970 midnight.

Green green grass of home (Putman)
Recorded later on in the studio 10 march 1975

I walk the line (Cash)
The song was rehearsed again in august 1974 but not used.
A small portion of the song was sung in concert on 14 august 1970 midnight.

Little green apples (Leon Russell)
The original version was recorded on 24 january 1968 by Roger Miller (Smash S 2148).

Love letters in the sand (Nick Kenny - Charles Kenny - Fred Coots)
The original version was recorded on 27 august 1931 by Ted Black & his Orchestra on Victor 22799l. In 1957 Pat Boone had a no 1 hit in the US with the song.
In 1966/67 Elvis made a home recording but until now it is not released.
Rehearsed again in january 1970 at RCA studio in Los Angeles but no tape came to daylight.

Matchbox (Perkins)
The original version was recorded 4 december 1956 by Carl Perkins (Sun 261).

Release me (Miller-Stevenson)
The song was rehearsed again on 18 february 1970 aftermoon and inserted in the concerts.

Slow down
There are various songs with this title released; there’s nothing now which version was selected here.

Seventeen (Bennett-Gorman-Young)
The original version was recorded on 4 january 1955 by Boyd Bennett and his Rockets (King 1470).

When the snow is on the roses (Kusik-Snijder-Bader-Last)
The original version was recorded 5 june 1967 by Ed Ames (RCA 47-9319).
One live performance is known from 24 august 1970 midnight Las Vegas.

You’re the reason I’m livin’ (Darin)
The original version was recorded 25 september 1962 by Bobby Darin (Capitol 4897).
The song was sung in concert on 22 march 1975 midnight.

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Ginny’s afraid of the dark

According to an unconfirmed story Elvis wanted to record the song around 1959; he was not able to locate the singer / to get the rights.
Later on he gave the demo-acetate to his father.


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Rejected from 12 april 1967 - songselection for the movie Speedway

1 - sung over the opening credits
The road to success – rejected / no information known;
finally recorded for this scene Speedway (first verse edited with overdub instruments)

6 - page 86
Let your self go – finally moved to spot nr 2
Close to me – rejected / no information known;
One step at a time – rejected / no information known;

7 - page 98
Suppose - (not used);
Meant good to the whole wide world – rejected / no information known;

8 - page 126
Suppose - (not used);
My baby is here to stay - rejected / no information known;;

finally recorded for this scene There ain’t nothing like a song – sung in the Hangout Club after the race; Susan (= Nancy Sinatra joined in.



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On a Glen Campbell – forum about recording sessions are mentioned in 2014 the next demo – versions for Elvis (all written by Sid Wayne & Ben Weisman / recorded between 1965-1967)

Dust on my shoes – no information linked to Elvis;

Hollywood wheels – no information (recorded in 1967 by Ken Rogers- National 6089) (Registered at ASCAP). There’s a clip on YT.

Restless – included on CD Glen Campbell sings for the king. (Registered at ASCAP).

Sands of time – no information linked to Elvis;

You only think of me (when you’re lonely) – no information linked to Elvis; recorded on 23 august 1966 by Jimmy Dean for an album) (Registered at ASCAP).


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This old world is lonesome
(Written by Bettye E Berger – Ivory Joe Hunter)
According to Ivory Joe Hunter’s widow and his publisher the song was recorded during may 1971 recording sessions with the other “piano-songs”. In a mail from 4 october 2010 Ernst Jorgensen stated the song maybe selected but not recorded although a few tapes from this may 1971 session are missing.
The song is registered at BMI.

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Birds fly high
Reportedly Elvis recorded the song in 1967. Source book: His life from A to Z / fanclubmagazines.
There is no proof Elvis recorded this song.


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