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We had it all (rehearsel 14 dec. 1973)

The song was written by Donnie Fritts & Troy Seals; recorded in august 1973 by Troy Seals and released in october 1973 on his album Atlantic SD 7281 “Now presenting Troy Seals”.


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Rejected for recording at NBC - TV Special:

Let's forget about the stars;
Can you find it in your own heart;
Not me.


The song Can you find it in your own heart was selected for recording in january 1969 again but didn’t make it.



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I'm a hog for you baby

Written by Leiber & Stoller and selected for september 1957 recording sessions but finally rejected.
The song was recorded by The Coasters (Atco 6146) and released in august 1959.


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I'm a hog for you baby


Here's a clip with the version by The Coasters.


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Hard knocks - acetate with rejected demo version.


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Recently released on CD Silver screen treasures a CD with demo versions (used and rejected).

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A dog's life

Rejected version written by Tepper / Bennett.


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Here are scans from the lyrics and music-sheet.


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We're gonna live it up

The song was written by Leiber & Stoller and selected for the movie Loving you.

There's nothing known about a recording but it could be the missing track P on 17 january 1957?.
Added a part from the press-information.


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Here's a list with the songselection for 8 january 1973 rehearsel; there's nothing known about a recording but Born to lose - Baby don't get hooked on me - Without you - My boy finally didn't make it into the Aloha concert(s).

On another list are mentioned: The twelfth of never – Am I ready – Suzie Q.
For the closing songs: Sand castles – Tender feeling.



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Lookout mountain

For the second RCA session in january 1956 it was suggested to record the song "Lookout mountain".
I found this version:
The song is written by Seymour Lazar.
Recorded on 13 november 1955 by Chuck Miller (Mercury 76767)



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I will if you will

For the second RCA session in jan. 1956 it was suggested to record the song "I will if you will". John Berry recorded a song with the same title in 1997 but I doubt
it's the song offered to Elvis on 17 january 1956.



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Mr Blues

For the second RCA session in jan. 1956 it was suggested to record the song "Mr Blues".
The song is recorded in march 1956 by Marvin Rainwater (MGM 12240); there's a clip on Youtube.


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Rejected LP

Planned for release around 1987 was LP A legendary performer volume 5; for unknown reasons it was rejected.

Here is the track list:
Side A
Puppet on a string (probably one of takes 7-10-11);
Lonely man (take 1);
Forget me never (take 3);
In my way (take 3);
Ask me (1963);
Singing tree (11 september 1967 - take 13);

Side B
Night rider (take 1 f.s. / take 3);
I'm yours (take 2);
I met her today (master);
A mess of blues (take 1);
It feels so right (take 1);
Fool (2:33 - master);

I'll add tape legends from this rejected release as compiled by Joan Deary; it's remarkable that the tapes are originally compiled in 1982/1983 for release on ALP vol. 4 but we know this release from 1984 has other tracks.

The song The lady loves me finally made it on ALP vol. 4; You're the boss was choosen for inclusion in the box A golden celebration in 1984 but was cut.


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Ain't nobody gonna take me place

The song was written by Red West around 1959; the demo version was sold at the big Graceland auction in 1999 (50's section lot no 229) together with a demo version from You'll be gone.
Red West recorded the song himself in 1960 (Sonnet 2960)



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Double trouble

A rejected version was written by Giant-Baum-Kaye in 1966.


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Jailhouse rock - movie

On a topic on FECC were discussed a few suggested songs for the movie.
Here they are:

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

Mister Heartache (Dick & Bob Sherman) = not selected

Sands of time (Leiber – Stoller) = not selected

Yeah yeah yeah (Leiber – Stoller) = not selected

Lonesome blue (Weisman) = not selected

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

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According to an agreement signed 7 december 1956 the rights of 15 songs were transferred from Elvis Presley Music Inc to Glady Music, Inc.

Listed are songs which were never recorded by Elvis:

- I love you so much it hurts;
- No letter today;
- Worried mind;
- At mail called today;
- One has my name one has my heart;
- It makes no difference now;
- Someday.

Without doubt Elvis got demo-acetates from these songs but I've not seen paperwork to confirm. At the moment I've no more information about these songs.


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I love you so much it hurts

see letter above

This country & western song was recorded on january 1948 by Floyd Tillman (Columbia 20430).

Other versions:
1948 - Jimmy Wakely;
1949 - The Mills Brothers;
1949 - Smokey Smith;
1949 - Vic Damone;
1949 - Cowboy Copass.

I've checked a lot of other versions between 1957 - 1964 but no sign of Gladys Music, Inc on the labels.
Clips can be found on Youtube.

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No letter today

see letter above


The original version was recorded 20 february 1943 by Ted Daffan's Texans (Okeh 6706).

Other versions:
1956 - Rosemary Clooney;
1959 - Ferlin Husky;
1960 - Bill Haley & his Comets;
1962 - Ray Charles.

No sign of Gladys Music Inc on these labels or labels from other artists after 1957.
Clips can be found on Youtube.


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