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I came across this acetate; the song is written by Don Robertson & Hal Blair.
I don't know a link with a recording session and/or movie by Elvis.
Anyone has more information?


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The demo acetate with “The girl I never loved” written by Randy Starr (publisher Gladys Music) was used in the movie Clambake.
Another demo acetate with the same title is published by Hill and Range.
Question: Is the song published by Hill and Range written by Randy Starr or another songwriter?


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Mr Nobody
The song is written by Tepper/Bennett – songwriters for an unknown recording session or probably a movie by Elvis.
Publisher Gladys Music. No more information known.



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Moon burn
The song is written by Fred Wise-Ben Weisman-Dolores Fuller for the movie Blue Hawaii but rejected.
I’ve no information about the songspot in the movie and the song is not mentioned in the CD set / book “Making of Blue Hawaii”.

On the backside of the Electrovox acetate is the demo version of Playing with fire (Fred Wise-Ben Weisman). In the musical breakdown this song was selected for scene 167 but never recorded.

Both tracks were released in 2025 on CD’s “The bootleg series Elvis Presley - Rareties volume 1 & 2”
(Label Elvisone):
volume 1: Moon burn;
volume 2: Playing with fire.



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I’m yours
According to an interview with Don Robertson the song was written for the wedding scene (scene 250) in the movie Blue Hawaii but rejected in the pre-selection. Later on recorded in the studio on 26 june 1961.
Don Robertson recorded the song in august 1968 (RCA 47-9721)





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It feels so right - 78 rpm demo + lyrics


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Stuck on you - 78 rpm demo


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I'll take love (Fuller-Barkan) - demo for the movie ECEG.


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A girl of seven
Song written by Don Robertson and Hal Blair for song spot 3 in the movie IHATWF; the song was rejected in the pre-selection.

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The image of your face
Written by Don Robertson and Hal Blair in 1962 and released on CD Don Robertson – And then I wrote songs for Elvis (track 6). The track was rejected.

Recorded in 1964 by Gogi Grant (GRC CR 5). You can hear a clip on Youtube.
Publisher: Ross Jungnickel Inc; copyright 30-04-63.

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Marguarita
The song was written for the movie FIA (see difference in the title on the acetate and lyrics)
From the script:
page 55 – scene 93 – LA PERLA NIGHT CLUB - Mike sings MARGARITA;
Finally selected and recorded: Marguerita.




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Bottoms up
The song is written by Dolores Fuller and Ben Weisman for the movie Fun in Acapulco but not used.


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Shifting sands (Giant-Baum-Kaye)
The song is selected for the movie PHS but not used. The demo version is sung by Bill Giant.

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What a wonderful life
Finally this song was recorded for the movie Follow that dream. Originally This is the life b/w It's a wonderful life were on the demo acetate.


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Shout it out
The song was rejected for the movie Roustabout (see scan) but later on recorded for the movie Frankie & Johnny.


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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 (Fuller-Weisman)
According to an unconfirmed story this demo was sent to Elvis (adressed to Circle G ranch) around 1964-65; however never recorded by Elvis.
Demo selected for Frankie & Johnyy sessions.

Released on CD “From CD Silver screen treasures 1962/65”


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



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An angel cried
The story goes that in 1958 Elvis met an upcoming singer Anita Bryant and gave her a pile with 5 demos:

1) An angel cried - written by Phil Spector;

2) A Texan and a girl from Mexico - written by Doc Pomus & Mort Shuman;

3) I don't want to - written by Janice Torr & Fred Spielmann;

4) Paper roses - written by Janice & Fred Spielmann;

5) Pictures - written by Sid Tepper & Roy Bennett.

She recorded 4 of the demos around 1960/61 and gave back the demo with I don't want to to Elvis.
Elvis recorded the song for the movie Girls girls girls.

1) An angel cried - released on Carlton 547 in 1960;
2) A Texan and a girl from Mexico - released on Carlton 538 in 1960
3) not recorded
4) Paper roses - released on Carlton 528 in 1960;
5) Pictures - released on LP in 1961.

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