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Label. Scepter. Songwriter (s) Mark James. Producer (s) Chips Moman. " Suspicious Minds " is a 1968 song written and first recorded by the American songwriter Mark James. After this recording failed commercially, it was recorded by Elvis Presley with the producer Chips Moman. Presley's version reached No.1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, his 18th ...
1968–2024. Labels. Bell, Scepter, Liberty, Masterfonics. Francis Rodney Zambon (November 29, 1940 – June 8, 2024), known professionally as Mark James, was an American songwriter. He wrote hits for B.J. Thomas, Brenda Lee and Elvis Presley, including Presley's hit single " Suspicious Minds ". [ 1 ]
- Suspicious Minds Was Written by Mark James
- How Elvis Presley Ended Up Recording ‘Suspicious Minds’
- What Made Elvis Presley’s Version of The Song Unique
- The Success of ‘Suspicious Minds’
Smooth Radio tells us “Suspicious Minds” was written by Mark James. James was playing on his Fender guitar and Hammond organ pedals and came up with a melody. The storyline of the song is based on James’ personal experience. He was married but still had feelings for his childhood sweetheart who was also married. James’ wife was suspicious of him. J...
In January 1969, Elvis went to American Sound Studios in Memphis for a 10-day recording session. This session was after Elvis’ appearance on his 1968 “comeback special.” There, he worked with studio producer Chips Moman and RCA producer Felton Jarvis to create the album entitled From Elvis in Memphis. Among the songs he considered over the 10-day p...
The defining moment of “Suspicious Minds” is the “fade-out” and “fade-in” elements. How that aspect of the song came about is surprising. Moman told The Wall Street Journal, Jarvis was not happy that Elvis had decided to record at American Studios. It was a “control” issue. Moman stated “So when Jarvis took the tape of ‘Suspicious Minds,’ he added ...
Elvis’ version of “Suspicious Minds” became his final No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Many other artists have covered “Suspicious Minds” including B. J. Thomas, The Heptones, and The Fine Young Cannibals, Waylon Jennings, and Jessi Colters. Elvis’ decision to follow his artistic instincts over royalties to record “Suspicious Minds” paid off bot...
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This is one of those soul-influenced, hyper-produced, and horn-driven pop ballads that were prevalent on the radio in the early '70s, the sort that were hits...
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Jun 13, 2024 · “Suspicious Minds” was twice included on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 greatest songs of all time — at No. 91 in 2004 and No. 70 in 2024. “Always on My Mind,” which Mr. James wrote ...
Jan 7, 2020 · Mark James - Suspicious Minds (Live) The song was written and first recorded by American songwriter Mark James. James also co-wrote 'Always on My Mind', also a future hit for Elvis, as well as various songs for the likes of Brenda Lee, BJ Thomas and others. In 2015, he was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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Jun 12, 2024 · Getty Images. James was inducted to the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014. Legendary songwriter Mark James, who penned enduring hits like Elvis Presley's Suspicious Minds, has died at the age of 83 ...
