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| Single by Elvis Presley | |||||
| Released | August 26, 1969 | ||||
| Format | 45 rpm record | ||||
| Recorded | January 1969 | ||||
| Genre | Rock and roll | ||||
| Length | 4:22 (3:28) | ||||
| Label | RCA | ||||
| Writer(s) | Mark James | ||||
| Producer | Chips Moman and Felton Jarvis | ||||
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| Single by Gareth Gates from the album What My Heart Wants to Say |
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| Released | 23 September 2002 | ||||
| Format | CD | ||||
| Recorded | 2002 | ||||
| Genre | Pop | ||||
| Label | BMG | ||||
| Producer | Stephen Lipson, Steve Mac | ||||
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Song
Written by Mark James aka Francis Zambon in 1956,[2] who was also co-writer of "Always On My Mind", which Elvis would later record, the song first was recorded and released by James. Mark James (b 1940 is a songwriter famous for writing hits for singers B " Always on My Mind " is a song originally recorded by Brenda Lee and released on June 12, 1972, with music and lyrics by Johnny Christopher Even though James' recording initially was not commercially successful, Elvis decided he could turn it into a hit on reviewing the song as presented to him by Memphis Soul producer Chips Moman in 1969. Lincoln Wayne "Chips" Moman (born 1936 La Grange, Georgia) is an American Record producer, Guitarist and Songwriter [3][4]
Presley recorded "Suspicious Minds" along with at least another two hit singles—"In the Ghetto" and "Kentucky Rain"—in the so-called "Memphis sessions" of January 1969. “ In the Ghetto ” is a song written by Mac Davis and was originally titled " The Vicious Circle " Kentucky Rain was a 1970 song sung by American Singer Elvis Presley. He first performed the song at the Las Vegas Hilton on July 31, 1969, and the 45 rpm single was released in the fall. The Las Vegas Hilton is a Hotel, Casino, and Convention center in Winchester, Nevada. It reached number one in the United States in the week of November 1 and stayed there for that week. It would be The King's final number-one single in the U. S. before his death ("The Wonder of You" in 1970, "Way Down" in 1977 and a posthumous remixed release of "A Little Less Conversation" in 2002 all hit number one on the British charts, followed by re-issues of several previous chart toppers in 2005). " The Wonder of You " is a Song written by Baker Knight. " Way Down " is a song recorded by Elvis Presley. Recorded in October 1976 it was the last single released before his death on August 16, " A Little Less Conversation " is a song (written by songwriter Mac Davis) originally recorded by Elvis Presley for the movie Live a Little Mark James' version of the song appears as the last song on the 1970 record entitled Raindrops keep fallin' on my head by B. J. Thomas. B J Thomas ( Billy Joe Thomas, b August 7, 1942, in Hugo Oklahoma) is an American popular singer known for his chart-topping hits in [5]
This song is part of the soundtrack for 2001's Black Hawk Down.
Notable in this song is a fadeout at about 3:52 into the song, which lasts for about 15 seconds before fading back in. This fadeout was intentional, as it helped convey a message of relationship in the song. [1]
It is also the sole Elvis Presley track that was released by Time-Life in the 1997 6-CD boxed set, "Gold And Platinum: The Ultimate Rock Collection".
Cover versions
Dee Dee Warwick, Dionne's sister, covered "Suspicious Minds" while Elvis Presley's version was still on the charts. Dee Dee Warwick (b September 25 1945, Newark New Jersey as Delia Mae Warrick) is an African-American soul singer Warwick's version was a minor U. S. hit, peaking at #80 in 1970.
Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter recorded the song for RCA in 1970. Their version reached No. 25 on the Billboard country chart in November of that year. The Jennings-Colter version was re-released by RCA in 1976, topping out at No. 2, and was included on the ground-breaking album Wanted! The Outlaws that same year.
Candi Staton had a No. Candi Staton (pronounced ˈsteɪtən born Canzetta Maria Staton on 13 March 1943 in Hanceville, Alabama) is an American 31 UK hit with her revival in 1982.
Gary Glitter recorded the song with The British Electric Foundation (Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh of Heaven 17), which was released in 1982 on the B. Paul Francis Gadd (born 8 May 1944 is an English Glam rock Singer and Songwriter, and is better known by his Stage name Gary Martyn Ware (born May 19 1956 in Sheffield, England) is a British musician Ian Craig Marsh (born 11 November 1956) is an English musician Heaven 17 are a British Synthpop band originating from the city of Sheffield in the early 1980s E. F. album Music of Quality and Distinction Volume One.
In 1986, the band Fine Young Cannibals' cover version of the song, which featured backing vocals by Jimmy Somerville, reached #8 on the UK Singles chart. Fine Young Cannibals were a British band best known for their 1989 hits " She Drives Me Crazy " and " Good Thing " Jimmy Somerville (born June 22, 1961) is a Scottish pop singer born and raised in Glasgow. Six years later, country singer Dwight Yoakam recorded his own version of the song for the soundtrack to the movie Honeymoon in Vegas, as well as a video. Dwight David Yoakam (born October 23, 1956) is an American Country music Singer, Songwriter, and Actor Honeymoon in Vegas is a 1992 comedic movie which was directed by Andrew Bergman. [2] It was later released on his compilation album The Very Best of Dwight Yoakam. The Very Best of Dwight Yoakam is a Compilation album of songs recorded by country music artist Dwight Yoakam.
In 1999, the punk rock band Avail covered the song for the compilation album Return of the Read Menace. AVAIL is Avail 's first release on ever done so in 1989 and Remixed in 1991 Return of the Read Menace is a Compilation album, released in 1999 on G7 Welcoming Committee Records.
In 2001 Robbie Williams covered the song a number of times on television, such as on Later with Jools Holland and Top of the Pops. Robert Peter Maximilian Williams (born 13 February 1974) is an English singer Later with Jools Holland is a contemporary British Music television show hosted by Jools Holland. Top of the Pops, also known as TOTP, was a long-running British music chart Television programme, made and broadcast Throughout 2001–2002, the progressive rock band Tool occasionally added lyrics from "Suspicious Minds" into their live performance of the song "Stinkfist". Tool is an American rock band that was formed in 1990 in Los Angeles, California. " Stinkfist " is a 1996 song by American rock band Tool.
In 2002, Gareth Gates released his remake as a single from his debut album What My Heart Wants to Say. Gareth Paul Gates (born July 12, 1984, Bradford, England) is an English pop Singer. What My Heart Wants to Say is the debut album by British singer Gareth Gates. This version, charted as a double A-side with his duet with Will Young on "The Long and Winding Road," hit number one on the UK Singles Chart. William Robert Young (born 20 January 1979. Young's second album Friday's Child, was released in December 2003 " The Long and Winding Road " is a Ballad written by Paul McCartney (credited to Lennon/McCartney) that originally appeared on The Beatles The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official UK Charts Company (OCC on behalf of the British record industry
In 2003, Pete Yorn recorded two versions, a "Dawn Version" and a "Dusk Version" on a two-track promotional CD. Peter (Pete Yorn (b July 27, 1974) is an American Singer-songwriter and Guitarist who first gained international recognition when He also released a live cover of the song on his 2004 album Live from New Jersey. Live from New Jersey is a Live album released by Pete Yorn in 2004
The song provides the soundtrack to the shower love scene with Richard Gere and Valérie Kaprisky in the 1983 film Breathless. Richard Tiffany Gere (born August 31, 1949) is a Golden Globe - and Screen Actors Guild Award -winning American Actor. Valérie Kaprisky (born August 19, 1962) is a French Actress. Breathless is a 1983 film starring Richard Gere and Valérie Kaprisky.
Bowling for Soup has also recorded a cover of this, although it was released only as a B-side. Bowling for Soup is an American Rock band who originally formed in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1994.
Throughout their career, the American rock band Phish occasionally covered the song, as has No Doubt. Phish is an American Jam band noted for their Musical improvisation, extended Jam sessions and cult following No Doubt is a rock band from Anaheim California, United States founded in 1986
Mark Eitzel's album Caught in a Trap and I Can't Back out 'Cause I Love You Too Much, Baby takes its name from the song's opening line. Mark Eitzel (born January 30, 1959, Walnut Creek California) is a musician best known as a songwriter and lead singer of the San Francisco Caught in a Trap and I Can't Back Out 'Cause I Love You Too Much Baby is the fifth solo album by American Music Club singer/songwriter Mark Eitzel
Yonder Mountain String Band frequently covers the song live. The Yonder Mountain String Band (abbreviated YMSB) is an American Progressive bluegrass group from Nederland, Colorado.
The song was also covered by the Martin Kitcher Band for the charity Juila's House in the UK.
Colton Berry performed "Suspicious Minds" on Season 7 of American Idol during the top 24 performances. The seventh season of American Idol, the annual reality show and singing competition began on January 15, 2008 and concluded The seventh season of American Idol, the annual reality show and singing competition began on January 15, 2008 and concluded American Idol, with the full title American Idol The Search for a Superstar for the first season only is an American reality-competition It was released for download from the iTunes store on February 20, 2008. The iTunes Store is a software-based online Digital media store operated by Apple Inc Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
The italian band Elio e le Storie Tese released in 2008 a song called "Ignudi fra i Nudisti" (Naked Among Nudists), included in their studio album Studentessi. Elio e le Storie Tese (literally Elio and the Tense Stories) often abbreviated EELST is a popular Italian band from Milan, formed in 1980 whose music is clearly Studentessi is a 2008 studio album by Italian rock band Elio e le Storie Tese. The music is a complete reverse version of "Suspicious Minds" so this song is probably the first "coverse" in history.
Clay Aiken covered "Suspicious Minds" during his 'Elvis Set' while on his Jukebox Tour,the summer of 2005. Clay performed the song during a visit to Good Morning America during the tour and a reviewer wrote: "Clay Aiken does Elvis better than Elvis!"
The band Phish performed Suspicious Minds in Las Vegas NV, the concert was turned into an album called 'Vegas 96. '
References
- ^ Habell-Pallan, Michelle. The Chicana/o Cultural Studies Reader.Published 2006. ISBN 0415235162
- ^ Weiss, Adrienne. Awful Gestures. Published 2001 by Insomniac Press. ISBN 1894663128
- ^ Suspicious Minds by Elvis Presley Songfacts. Obtained February 23, 2008.
- ^ Creswell, Toby. 1001 Songs: The Great Songs of All Time and the Artists, Stories and Secrets Behind Them. Published 2006 by Thunder's Mouth Press ISBN 1560259159
- ^ Library of Congress Online Catalog LCCN Permalink. The Library of Congress National Digital Library Program (NDLP is assembling a digital Library of reproductions of Primary source materials to support the study of Raindrops keep fallin' on my head. Accessed February 23, 2008.
| Preceded by "I Can't Get Next to You" by The Temptations |
Billboard Hot 100 number-one single November 1, 1969 |
Succeeded by "Wedding Bell Blues" by The Fifth Dimension |
| Preceded by "Just Like a Pill" by Pink |
UK number-one single (Will Young/Gareth Gates version) September 29, 2002 (2 weeks) |
Succeeded by "The Ketchup Song" by Las Ketchup |
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