Doc Pomus - Viva Doc Pomus: Songs For Elvis (The Demos) (2025) [Hi-Res]

Viva Doc Pomus: Songs For Elvis (The Demos) is a collection of demo recordings crafted by legendary songwriter Doc Pomus and his collaborator Mort Shuman specifically for Elvis Presley. The album features iconic tracks like «Viva Las Vegas», «(Marie’s The Name) His Latest Flame», and «She’s Not You», alongside songs that Elvis never recorded, offering historical insight. Primarily performed by Shuman, the demos have been meticulously restored from original acetates with the approval of the Pomus estate. The music captures the energy and spirit of early rock ‘n’ roll, showcasing Pomus’ gift for crafting melodies that became timeless classics. The album immerses listeners in the creative process, revealing how hits for the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll were born.

Tracklist:
1-1 Doc Pomus - Turn Me Loose ((Demo)) [2:19]
1-2 Doc Pomus - A Mess Of Blues ((Demo)) [2:47]
1-3 Doc Pomus - (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame ((Demo)) [2:13]
1-4 Doc Pomus - Kiss Me Quick ((Demo)) [2:52]
1-5 Doc Pomus - She's Not You ((Demo)) [1:38]
1-6 Doc Pomus - Gonna Get Back Home Somehow ((Demo)) [2:38]
1-7 Doc Pomus - Suspicion ((Demo)) [2:47]
1-8 Doc Pomus - Pot Luck ((Demo - Pomus/Shuman Version)) [3:14]
1-9 Doc Pomus - Viva Las Vegas ((Demo)) [2:23]
1-10 Doc Pomus - Lady Luck ((Demo)) [1:47]
1-11 Doc Pomus - (It's A) Long Lonely Highway ((Demo)) [2:22]
1-12 Doc Pomus - Kissin' Cousins ((Demo)) [2:15]
1-13 Doc Pomus - I Need Somebody To Lean On ((Demo)) [3:13]
1-14 Doc Pomus - Girl Happy ((Demo)) [2:03]
1-15 Doc Pomus - One Way Ticket To The Blues ((Demo)) [1:53]
1-16 Doc Pomus - Pot Luck ((Demo - Pomus/Spector Version)) [1:44]
1-17 Doc Pomus - Kissin' Fool ((Demo)) [2:10]
1-18 Doc Pomus - I Walk The Muddy Road To Love ((Demo)) [2:04]
1-19 Doc Pomus - What Every Woman Lives For ((Demo)) [2:36]
1-20 Doc Pomus - I Wish I Were In His Shoes ((Demo)) [2:27]
1-21 Doc Pomus - I'm A Man ((Demo)) [0:34]
1-22 Doc Pomus - Clambake ((Demo - Version 1)) [2:41]
1-23 Doc Pomus - Pot Luck ((Demo - Pomus/Jeffreys Version)) [2:02]
1-24 Doc Pomus - Double Trouble ((Demo - Version 1)) [3:13]
1-25 Doc Pomus - Havin' A Ball ((Demo)) [2:10]
1-26 Doc Pomus - Double Trouble ((Demo - Version 2)) [2:15]
1-27 Doc Pomus - Clambake ((Demo - Version 2)) [1:53]
1-28 Doc Pomus - Bring My Poor Heart Back To Me ((Demo)) [2:47]
1-29 Doc Pomus - Headin' For A Heartache ((Demo)) [2:01]
1-30 Doc Pomus - Easy Come Easy Go ((Demo)) [2:19]
1-31 Doc Pomus - ". . . Presley Liked Them" [2:07]