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


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Bad luck blues
The song was written by Doc Pomus & Mort Shuman.
According to an unconfirmed story the song was offered to Elvis around 1962 but rejected.
I've no more information about the recording.


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In 1971 RCA wanted singles – a pop album – a gospel album and first of all a new Christmas album.

Hill & Range / Freddy Bienstock selected songs for Elvis’ albums and movies.
Through the years Freddie Bienstock have sent hundreds of acetates to Elvis.

The acetate with ”As Joseph is a walking” is a demo version recorded by an Elvis-sound-a-like; probably rejected in a pre-selection because Elvis had folk songs in his mind for the may 1971 recordings and new releases.
About the song: It’s a Christmas carol composed in 1918 by Geoffrey Shaw

Known versions:
Recorded in 1961 by Joseph D. Frances on YT;
Recorden in 1970 by Chuck Wagon Gang on LP Going home for Christmas (Columbia 30263).

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Harem holiday - (Andreoli-Poncia) - demo acetate


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Golden train (Wayne-Weisman)
It was the second choice for songspot with Sing you children in the movie ECEG but rejected.


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Today tomorrow and forever (Giant-Baum-Kaye) - demo voor the movie Viva Las Vegas.


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Fast driving man (Giant-Baum-Kaye) – selected for spot 1 but rejected in a pre-selection dated 12 april 1967. The demo is sung by Bill Giant.

For unknown reason I can't upload a scan from this label. It's a pity but the label looks all the same like other labels from demos; only now with another songtitle. I keep it that way.

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