I Was the One


"I Was the One" is a song by Elvis Presley, written by Aaron Schroeder, Bill Peppers, Claude Demetrius and Hal Blair.
Presley recorded it at RCA's Studios, Nashville, on January 11, 1956. It was released as the B-side of the "Heartbreak Hotel" single and RCA Victor 47-6420 ) in 1956, and was produced by Steve Sholes.

Other versions

Swedish band Streaplers has also recorded the song. It was released on the LP Speed in 1978.
Country musician Jimmie Dale Gilmore also recorded a version on his album, Spinning Around the Sun.