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 ...
WPXI

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 ...
collider

Elvis Presley Nearly Missed Becoming the King of Rock ’n’ Roll—Then One Song Saved His Legacy

Karly B. is a music news journalist at Collider, specializing in the Western and Asian music industries. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media and Web Technology, she has dedicated part ...