instagram.com/lanadelreyMusic / NewsMusic / NewsLana Del Rey unearths decade-old demo for new Elvis Presley documentaryThe singer’s 2008 demo ‘Elvis’ was never officially released – until nowShareLink copied ✔️July 2, 2018July 2, 2018Text Selim Bulut Lana Del Rey has shared a rare track, “Elvis”, that’s featured in Eugene Jarecki's new Elvis Presley documentary, The King. Fans of Lana Del Rey’s music will know that she wasn’t always called Lana Del Rey. In 2010, she was recording music under her own name, Lizzy Grant, and released a debut album called Lana Del Ray (note the spelling of ‘Ray’ rather than ‘Rey’). Before that, though, she was using the name Sparkle Jump Rope Queen. “Lizzy Grant was born on the day of Worldly Rapture,” her Myspace page read. “She is inspired by Caffeine, Good d, and David Lee Roth. She spent two years as a trapese artist in a southern California circus.” My composition ‘Elvis’ for the new film called ‘The King’ out now directed by Eugene Jarecki pic.twitter.com/k1AqOtPwPz— Lana Del Rey (@LanaDelRey) June 30, 2018 She also uploaded three demos to the page back in 2008: “Blue Ribbon”, “Axl Rose Husband”, and an early demo for “Elvis”. While “Blue Ribbon” was later reworked into “Gramma”, neither of the other two tracks ever saw a release over the following decade – but proving that no good idea should ever be abandoned entirely, this weekend Del Rey tweeted a clip of “Elvis” playing over a monage of Elvis Presley photos and videos. “My composition ‘Elvis’ for the new film called The King out now directed by Eugene Jarecki,” she wrote in the tweet. The King looks at Presley’s legacy by following his 194 Rolls-Royce on a road trip across the US. Check out the tweet above and listen to the full 2008 demo below. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingIlia Malinin breaks the ice – and his silenceHe does things on a skating rink that were once thought impossible. But the ‘Quad God’s’ setback at this year’s Winter Olympics brought new fire and energy to a skater seen by many as the greatest of all time Life & CultureArt & PhotographyVisceral photos that capture the unease of femininityArt & PhotographyDressing for a ball: Dazed serves football couture for summerBeautyThe hairy politics of on-screen pubesMusic‘Korn is the cement of my being’: Portraits of metal fans in Mexico CityArt & PhotographyThese intimate portraits examine India’s influencer cultureFilm & TV7 sex worker-approved films about sex workBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaBeautyHoroscopes June 2026: Love deeply, take risks, and embarrass yourselfEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy