The Cheat Sheet

Elvis Presley’s ‘Suspicious Minds’ Contradicts Itself

Elvis Presley‘s “Suspicious Minds” is suspiciously contradictory. The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll performed the song in a way that destroyed all its cohesion. In fact, the forgotten original version of ...
The Cheat Sheet

The Producer of Elvis Presley’s ‘Suspicious Minds’ Said His Publishing Rights Were Almost Stolen

It might surprise listeners to learn Elvis Presley‘s “Suspicious Minds” was a cover of a song by Mark James. The same producer worked on both James’ version and Elvis’ rendition. The producer revealed ...
American Songwriter

Behind the Meaning of “Suspicious Minds” by Elvis Presley

“Suspicious Minds” was penned by Mark James. Though James originally recorded the song, it was Elvis’ rendition that made it a classic. Given that he first kept the song as his own, we have to assume ...

Iconic '80s Rocker Offers a Bold Take on What Meeting Elvis Presley Was Like

Rick Springfield is rock music royalty, but getting to meet Elvis Presley was a whole new level for the " Jessie's Girl " ...
Billboard

Elvis Presley’s 37 Biggest Hits, From ‘Hound Dog’ to ‘Suspicious Minds’

Elvis Presley is one of history’s most successful artists by Billboard Hot 100 standards, even if you don’t take into account the numerous hits he had before the chart’s inception in 1958. There’s a ...
Variety

Mark James, Songwriter of ‘Suspicious Minds,’ ‘Always on My Mind’ and ‘Hooked on a Feeling,’ Dies at 83

Mark James, a Songwriters Hall of Fame member who wrote or co-wrote “Suspicious Minds,” “Always on My Mind” and “Hooked on a Feeling,” died June 8 at his home in Nashville. The news was reported by ...