Song Elvis Presley once rejected is still a hit today
5 sourcesUpdated Sep 6, 2026
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Makes you wonder how many other songs got rejected by big stars and just quietly became classics without anyone noticing the backstory.
Funny how something Elvis passed on turned out to be a goldmine for someone else. Goes to show even the King didn't always have the golden ear.