American Songwriter

I Never Thought I’d Like This Song Sung by Anyone Other Than Elvis—and Then Blake Shelton Stepped to the Mic

Throwback to when Blake Shelton delivered a powerful “Suspicious Minds” performance during an Elvis Presley tribute.
The Cheat Sheet

The Producer of Elvis Presley’s ‘Suspicious Minds’ Got a Rolls Royce For His Efforts

Elvis Presley‘s “Suspicious Minds” was a cover of an obscure song. The record label behind the original version of “Suspicious Minds” was certain the tune would become a hit. A legendary country music ...
The Cheat Sheet

Elvis Presley Recorded a Song About Suspicious Minds Before ‘Suspicious Minds’

Elvis Presley‘s “Suspicious Minds” is the best song ever written about the concept of suspicion. It wasn’t the first time the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll tackled the subject. Elvis recorded a song that ...

This 1969 Rock Classic Hit No. 1 — But It Was a Cover

It's unsurprising that Elvis Presley, AKA the King of Rock and Roll, has dozens of rock hits. However, some fans might not ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Mark James, Grammy-Winning “Always on My Mind” and “Hooked on a Feeling” Songwriter, Dies at 83

He wrote often for Elvis Presley, who had his last No. 1 with James' "Suspicious Minds." By Zoe G. Phillips Mark James, the Grammy-winning Songwriters Hall of Fame member behind hits like “Hooked on a ...
WHIO

Mark James, who wrote ‘Always on My Mind,’ ‘Suspicious Minds,’ dead at 83

Two-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter Mark James, whose “Always on My Mind” was a hit for Willie Nelson, and whose song “Suspicious Minds” rejuvenated Elvis Presley’s career, died June 8. He was 83 ...
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 ...