dinsdag 2 oktober 2012

Songtitles starting with W supposedly recorded by Elvis

Walking down the line
Composed by Bob Dylan
In May 1971 supposedly Elvis & Bob Dylan sang this song together. According to Bob Dylan fans, Bob Dylan at the time was on tour in the Middle East.
There is no proof Elvis recorded this song.

We both went our ways
Composed by ?
Supposedly recorded for the movie The trouble with girls but more likely it is a  wrong title for the song Almost.

Weeds
Composed by John Leslie McFarland
The demo was submitted to Elvis but Elvis never recorded this song as he did not like the lyrics.

We're getting closer to being apart
Composed by Stan Kesler & Charlie Feathers
Charlie Feathers in an interview stated this would have been Elvis' 6th single for Sun Records if he would have stayed at Sun Records.
A fanclub newsletter reported that Elvis had recorded this song at Sun Records and.... another rumor was born.

We're gonna have a good time
Composed by Red West & Charlie Hodge
Part of the lyrics were used by composers Giant, Baum & Kaye for the song Plantation rock, although red West & Charlie Hodge received no composer's credits.
It is doubtful Elvis recorded this song.

We're gonna live it up
Composed by Claude DeMetrius
Submitted for the movie Loving you but there is no proof Elvis recorded this song.

We shall overcome (a.k.a. I'll overcome someday)
Composed by Charles Albert Tindley
Elvis sang one line of this song live in Las Vegas, August 27, 1974 midnight show.
You can hear it on the unofficial LP Elvis Presley is alive and well and singing in Las Vegas and audience recorded concerts.

What a friend we have in Jesus
Composed by Joseph Scriven & Charles C. Converse
Elvis sang (part of) this song live in Las Vegas, August 28, 1973 midnight show.
You can hear it on the unofficial CD Take these chains and audience recorded concerts.

Wheel of fortune
Incorrect title for the song The love machine.

When I say goodbye
Incorrect title for the song I apologise.

When the saints go marchin' in
Composed by ?
Elvis sang (part of) this song during the May 1, 1977 show in Chicago.
You can hear it on audience recorded concerts.

Where no one stands alone
Composed by Mosie Lister
Elvis sang this song live February 16, 1977 in Charlotte.
You can hear it on the unofficial LP Long lost songs and audience recorded concerts.

Whistling blues
Composed by ?
Instrumental song recorded for the movie G.I. blues.

Willow weep for me
Composed by Ann Ronell
Reportedly Elvis sang this song at the Lido in Paris, June 20, 1959 but no recording surfaced.

Will the circle be unbroken
Composed by A.P. Carter
Reportedly sung by The Million Dollar Quartet (Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash & Jerry Lee Lewis) on December 4, 1956.
Unfortunately there are indications the taperecorder was only switched on later!

Winter in a long hot summer
Composed by ?
Fanclub reports in 1968 mention a planned release of a country album called Winter in a long hot summer featuring this song.
There is no proof Elvis recorded this song. 

Without a song
Composed by Billy Rose, Edward Eliscu & Vincent Youmans
Elvis quoted a part of the lyrics of this song during his speech at the Ten Most Outstanding Young Men Of The Year Award, January 9, 1971.

Without you
Composed by ?
When Sam Phillips of Sun Records received a demo of this song, he phoned Elvis. Elvis tried this song but no recording surfaced.

Who's sorry now
Composed by Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby & Ted Snyder
On May 27, 1958 (according to Joseph E. Tunzi's book "Sessions III") or July 4, 1958 (other sources), Elvis Presley, on leave from military duty, together with Anita Wood visited the home of Eddie Fadall.
They taped several songs just for fun. Elvis sang and played piano or guitar or just sang along with records.
Anita Wood sings this song, while Elvis accompanies her on piano.
You can hear it on the unofficial LP Forever young, forever beautiful.


Who's that kicking my door
Composed by ?
Recorded and released by Grandpa Jesse Presley in 1958.
There is no proof Elvis recorded this song.

Woman shy
Composed by Jerry Reed
Fanclub reports in 1968 mention a planned release of a country album called Winter in a long hot summer featuring this song.
There is no proof Elvis recorded this song. 

Wonderful blue eyed girl of mine
Composed by Gerald Nelson & Fred Burch
Submitted for the movie Easy come, easy go but not recorded by Elvis.

A wonderful time up there
Composed by Abernathy
Supposedly Elvis recorded this song at RCA-Victor but no proof has been found.

The wonders you perform
Composed by Jerry Chestnut
Matrixnumber CPA5-4773 is assigned to this song.
A backing track was recorded but Elvis never added his vocals.

Wooden heart
Composed by Bert Kaempfert, Kay Twomey, Fred Wise & Ben Weisman
Elvis sang (a part of) this song live:
- September 3, 1973 midnight show in Las Vegas
- July 24, 1975 in Asheville
- December 31, 1975 in Pontiac
You can hear it on audience recorded concerts and unofficial CD Rockin' against the roaring Falls (July 24, 1975 version) and unofficial CD New Year's Eve (December 31, 1975 version).

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