Elvis Presley - Suspicious Minds

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"Suspicious Minds" is a 1968 song written and first recorded by American songwriter Mark James. After this recording failed commercially, it was cut by Elvis Presley with producer Chips Moman, becoming a No.1 song in 1969, and one of the most memorable hits of Presley's career. "Suspicious Minds" was one of the singles that revived Presley's chart success in the U.S., following his '68 Comeback Special. It was his eighteenth and last No.1 single in the United States. Rolling Stone ranked it No. 91 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Session guitarist Reggie Young played on both the James and Presley versions. The song is about a mistrusting and dysfunctional relationship, and the need of the characters to overcome their issues in order to maintain it. Written in 1968 by Mark James, who was also co-writer of "Always on My Mind" (which Presley would later record), the song was first recorded and released by James on Scepter Records in 1968. Chips Moman had asked James to come to Memphis to write songs for American Sound Studio. At the time, James was residing in Houston. He had written three songs that became No.1 hits in the Southern United States. American Sound Studio was gaining a reputation in the industry, as the Box Tops had just recorded "The Letter" there, so James relocated to Memphis. James said that late one night, he was fooling around on his Fender guitar and using his Hammond organ pedals for a bass line and came up with what he thought was a catchy melody. At the time, he was married to his first wife but still had feelings for his childhood sweetheart, who was married back in Houston. James's wife had suspicions about his feelings. He felt it was a confusing time for him and that all three were "caught in this trap that they could not walk out of". At the recording session, James sang the lead vocals, and the studio band backed him; Moman produced. The horns, strings, and vocals of the Holladay Sisters were later overdubbed. After the tape was mixed, James and Moman flew to New York, where James's manager had contacts with Scepter Records. The label loved the song and put it out, but Scepter did not have the money to promote new artists, and the song did not make the charts. Later that year, Don Crews, Moman's partner, told James that Presley had booked their studio to record what would become the From Elvis in Memphis album. Crews kept asking James if he had any songs that would be right for Presley. James felt Presley needed a mature rock 'n' roll song to bring him back, as Tom Jones was a hot artist at the time. Crews and James thought of "Suspicious Minds" and James began urging others to get Presley to hear it. Even though James's recording had not been commercially successful, upon reviewing the song, Presley decided he could turn it into a hit. Presley's 1969 recordings at American Sound Studio were a direct consequence of the '68 Comeback Special, that interested Chips Moman in producing recordings in Presley's new style; he was making his comeback to the Memphis musical scene by recording rock, gospel, country, rhythm & blues, and soul. Marty Lacker, a close friend of Elvis, suggested he record at the studio. These sessions produced the album From Elvis in Memphis. "Suspicious Minds" was a product of a January 23, 1969 session, that took place between 4 am and 7 am. James was in Memphis, but he was not at the recording session. A few days earlier, he had walked into the recording studio during a session and sensed that Elvis was uncomfortable with his presence. James did not want to jinx the song so he stayed away. When he heard the track the day after it was recorded, he initially thought it sounded too slow. When he later heard the embellished version, he said he was blown away. In later years, whenever Elvis saw James he would cross the room to say hello. Production of the song was nearly scuttled over a copyright dispute. Elvis's business people said they wanted half of Moman's publishing rights. Moman accused them of stealing and threatened to halt the recording session. Harry Jenkins of RCA agreed with Moman because he sensed that "the song would be a big hit and there would be plenty to go around". The songs "I'll Hold You In My Heart (Till I Can Hold You In My Arms)", "Without Love (There Is Nothing)", and "I'll Be There" were recorded in the same session. On August 7, "Suspicious Minds" was again overdubbed to stereo and mono in Las Vegas, where the final master was produced. The song's time signature changes in the bridge section, from 4/4 to the slower 6/8 then back again to the faster 4/4 rhythm. The instrumental arrangement uses an electric guitar, bass guitar, organ, strings, trumpets, trombones, and drums. RCA staff producer Felton Jarvis made the unusual decision to add a fade-out to the song starting at 3:36 and lasting for nearly 15 seconds before fading back into the song. The first verse then continues repeatedly until the song completely fades out. In a 2012 interview with Marc Myers of The Wall Street Journal, Moman disclosed that Jarvis was never happy with Elvis recording at American Sound Studio, saying "it was a control thing". Moman added, "So when Jarvis took the tape of 'Suspicious Minds,' he added this crazy 15-second fade toward the end, like the song was ending, and brought it back by overdubbing to extend it. I have no idea why he did that, but he messed it up. It was like a scar in the song - a scar not too well-liked. Not that it mattered, though - soon after the song was released, Elvis was back on top of the charts." Future Grateful Dead vocalist Donna Jean Godchaux sang backing vocals on the track. The song was later included on the legacy edition of From Elvis in Memphis and the follow that dream reissue of Back In Memphis. Presley first performed the song at the Las Vegas International Hotel (later renamed the Hilton) on July 31, 1969, and the 45 rpm single was released 26 days later. It reached No.1 in the United States in the week of November 1 and stayed there for that week. It would be Presley's final No.1 single in the U.S., on the Billboard Hot 100, before his death ("Burning Love" in 1972 was a No.1 hit on the Cashbox charts; "The Wonder of You" in 1970, "Way Down" in 1977 and Junkie XL's remix of "A Little Less Conversation" in 2002 all hit No.1 on the British charts, followed by re-issues of several previous chart-toppers in 2005). Use in film soundtracks 1983 in the film Breathless, starring Richard Gere 1992 in the film Honeymoon in Vegas, starting Nicolas Cage & James Caan 2000 in the film Frequency, starring Dennis Quaid & Jim Caviezel 2001 in the film Black Hawk Down 2002 in the Disney animated feature film, Lilo & Stitch 2003 included in Intolerable Cruelty, an American romantic comedy film directed and co-written by Joel and Ethan Coen, and produced by Brian Grazer and the Coens, about divorce and lawyers in Los Angeles 2017 in the film Blade Runner 2049, along with "Can't Help Falling in Love" 2019 in the TV series Dark (S2E02) 2020 in the TV series Love Island (S6E12)

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- The Essential Elvis Presley

Great cross section of Elvis' repertoire.....for fans & others this album is in one word ~ "essential" ~ with a five star cover photo too!!

- The Essential Elvis Remastered

Perfect music of course but RE MASTERED? Humm sounds EXACTLY the same as many older copy's of these songs. If you already have these tracks don't spend your money, but if your'e buying for the first time, the same tracks are available MUCH cheaper.

- Love Elvis:)

Is there a 'complete my album' option for this album??? And btw this album is greatness! Just didn't have enough money to buy the entire thing right now...

- viva las vegas

My friend and I are planning a Vegas themed party and needed a quick Vegas song to have as our themesong. When I found that song by Elvis, I fell in love! It's an amazing song in itself, and I'm sure the whole album is even greater! I love Elvis! :)

- Comment

I thought the kind of music my dad listened to was lame. But I was way wrong. This music is great!!

- Why oh why

Why did this talented and gives man go

- Dancin' to the jailhouse rock .....

 this song like crazy. But note I don't like every elvis song. but usually those are only his slow 1s still love jailhouse ROCK

- King Elvis

Great Collection of the King

- Carter? Sadie?

I love Elvis and I've read the series king of cats :D

- Jes.... says it well

No one is perfect, but even at 28 I haven't found a singer, musician, entertainer that has done what the true King has done. Though I'm not very religious, when Elvis puts his talents into a Gospel like Amazing Grace or There Will Be Peace in the Valley, there are few equals regardless of song or genre. Most of, if not all of these great remastered songs should be in every music connoisseur's library. If you love "real" music you have to love at least a handful of the King's gigantic collection of songs he recorded and these remastered versions are a great starting point if you don't.

- UNBELIEVABLE: Rediscovering Elvis

Bought thinking i wanted access to a couple of well known Elvis hits, but realized quickly EVERY SONG is a find! The clarity is amazing. LOVE it!

- Amazing.

I would give this 900 stars if i could. i can't not love elvis, i mean seriously.his music was the turning point in music history!!!!!! My friend loves him and we sometimes sing it in the gym in the morning.i wish elvis was still around. if he was for his birthday, i would buy my friend a ticket and i would take him to one of his concerts.:) buy this album!!!

- Elvis is epic

Elvis was not a drug addict.people might think that because elvis doctor gave him to much pills so he can get through all his stress

- Nostalgia

If you don't like this, you don't know the roots of Rock And Roll! I was a 1970's baby, and my Daddy played this in our home, and I played it in mine. My kids will play it too!

- You have to like Elvis

If you don't, you don't know anything about music. Elvis inspired EVERY musician that came after him that you can name. So you can't hate him at all. It's against the musical law to hate such an iconic figure of music history.

- Really?

Hes Amazing ...of he never was discovered so many artists right now wouldnt be the same

- Love Elvis

I love Elvis even tho his gone but not forgotten. His music still lives on. So don't down him or his music. I just wish I got to see him in person but I don't. I really love his music we play it a lot in the car and while I do my house work.

- Joan Gartrell

I love all of Elvis Presley music and movies. I have most of them, so I can listen when I want too. I have been to Graceland twice. I think my favorite is In the Ghetto and Peace In the Valley. I can relate to them thur my life as I grew up.

- Great!

I love it!

- Tired Grandson

My Grandmother is suffering from end stage Alzheimer's Disease. She is on hospice and on her way to my house for the final days of her life. She is unresponsive and moaning and muttering words that don't make sense. She was a huge Elvis fan so we played this album for her. She actually opened her eyes and began to hum along to the tune. It brought back for her some memories as well as us some peace. Thanks be to God and to The King of Rock and Roll! Tired Grandson

- elvis is amazing

i love his music but at the time i have no money to get it but i will monday so im gonna get on that day and i agree with u people he was a great vocalist he could hold notes linger than most people cud and yes he wasnt perfect i also have to say this that im going to memphis to go on a tour of graceland for my vacation sometime in life lol

- Blue suede shoes

Stay off my blue swede shoes!

- Love some Elvis

I have always and still Love Elvis! There will be no other like him! He was the real thing. I love Elvis and God bless Texas!

- a classic to be remembered

But I figure this is as good a place as any to say something: it's not iTunes' fault the Beatles aren't on here. The Beatles decided they didn't want their music on iTunes, and they didn't give it to them. It's not iTunes' fault at all.

- Old School

Jailhouse work is a classic, miss it'!

- Young people

We recently had a decades day at school for spirit week and this song was playing. I could tell everyone had a secret admiration for this song.

- Elvis!!

You don't just get named "The King of Rock 'n' Roll" for anything. Elvis is a legend that will never die. His music will always be with us and hopefully we can teach our generation what real music is through him! In the 50's he was the biggest thing and as years go on, less and less people know him/forget about him. He had an amazing musical style, his voice was incredible, and every girl fell in love with his looks. This album is great!

- Boo

This is annoying and horrible

- Still. Amazing.

This music is still an amazing work of art from the King himself. If you don't like Elvis you probably don't have a pulse...

- I love Elvis

I LOVE Elvis. I know he really lived a troubled life I think at the end of his life he was a Christian. I really hope to see him in heaven when I die. ❤😎❤😎❤😎❤

- Amazing

Outstanding. He was,and he still is the best singer in the world!

- Matt

Good

- Roots

I am a tremendous fan of rock and metal, i love all aspects of both genres, and i can tell you sometimes, when your into a music genre, it helps to go back to its origins and work your way up through that genre's history, then you can truly appreciate its progress, my verdict on this album....... 5 stars

- He's not my favorite.

I don't think he's that good.

- He's not that great

Elvis isn't the best the greatest etc. He isn't even that good That's all I have to say and he didn't start the base of music viva las Vegas really really thats what Elvis fans listen to pathetic

- A True Rock Legend

While others such as Chuck Berry might have equal claim to being "The King of Rock and Roll", Elvis Presley is without a doubt one of the greatest rock singers that ever lived. He may not have been a songwriter, but his vocal talent was immense. "Hound Dog" is one of the best songs of the 1950's, as is "Jailhouse Rock". Though Elvis is gone, his legend will live forever.

- NESW

If I Can Dream inspires me to Dream on until it becomes a Reality!!!

- Dont like it

Dont like this cd at all.

- Elvis

Why does everyone cut this guy slack, just because he can sing? This guy was a drug addict ,and i wouldn't want my daughter to marry someone like this ! He was an adulter,womanizer ,his image was kept squeaky clean.the real Elvis hid many sins..

- LONG LIVE THE KING

I'm 14 years old and I'm an Elvis fan!! I'm so proud to be one!! Elvis is the most important figure in music and acting and just EVERYTHING!! He made music fun, exciting and impacted the emotions that come with listening to it! He was so talented and just so fun to watch and listen to!! There's nothing that's going to change that! This is when music was actually music! Now these days, the stuff they play on the radio isn't music. THIS IS MUSIC!! It's fun, catchy and you can actually understand what he's saying!! LONG LIVE THE KING!!!!!!!

- R.I.P. Elvis Presley

I love your music Elvis!!!!! So may your life & soul rest in peace!!!!!?

- Elvis isn't that good ?

Seriously, get the corn cob outta yours ears, then maybe, just maybe there should be a moticum of hope for you ....

- King

Wow love it! He's the man!

- to brooklyn and elvis being racist

that quote is not true. that legend is debunked. he was touring down south at that time which the magazine Jet said that he was in boston and said that. Elvis never toured boston at that time. calling elvis racist and stealling black music, well he put his own twist to it and made more popular and world-wide!!! THANK YOU ELVIS PRESLEY!!!!!!!!! YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!

- I dig

I'm 30 and appreciate a LEGEND. To me Mr. Elvis is where it all began. Without him, much of the music we hear today just wouldnt be. That can be a good thing and a bad thing too. Anyway this album should be titled The essential, splendid, remarkable, sensational, King Elvis Presley. You could say I'm an Elvis fan

- He is the king

He is the king and always will be! And that is that! Never get tired of the king!

- The Essential Elvis Presley

Some people do not like Elvis, but I am hard pressed to understand how anyone with even just a basic knowledge of the art of music can not hear the vocal ambience of his voice. Most people do not realize that the only three grammies he won were for his gospel music. It was his passion and because of it the gospel audience reached people otherwise never reached.

- King of Rock=Elvis

HE IS THE KING OF ROCK!! LOVE ELVIS! HE IS THE REASON ROCK IS LIVING TODAY!

- Love letters

This recording shows his depth style and sensitivity. He also exibites voice control and how he understands the songs meaning and can express it in his presentation. One of his best but not heard that often. Even having lived during his active years, I had missed how surpurb his talent and delivery was. Until after he had passed on. Only through the preservation of his recordings have I and now many others can appreciate his great talent. This particular recording exemplifies his vast grasp of any particular song he performed

- Sun recording?

I love all of these songs, I think this was the beginning of ELVIS. How amazing is that. ? Even at an earlier age he s so good, then went to fantastic, unique,, and the most famous ,Hunk of love with a voice that would capture the world,. So sad that he left us so soon. Now peeps, that''s my take on ELVIS,. Please tell us about yours

- King of Rock & Roll

My first album purchased was Elvis greatest hits! There will only be one King of Rock & Roll Elvis Presley...... Always in our hearts and soul In loving memory of a gifted Man who gave more to others than he ever received from this World Love

- Elvis

Elvis was the king of rock

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