"Suspicious Minds" is one of the most apreciated hits of "the king". In fact, the song is not from his best period; this actually was a big comeback song for Elvis. It was 7 years since his last #1 hit. Moreover, this was the last #1 hit for Elvis during his lifetime. A remixed version of "A Little Less Conversation" hit #1 in the UK in 2002.

Memphis singer Mark James wrote this. He recorded and released his own version, but it didn't go anywhere. Memphis Soul producer Chips Moman brought this to Presley in 1969, and Elvis immediately fell in love with it and decided he could turn it into a hit, even though it had flopped for James.

"Suspicious Minds" was recorded between 4-7 in the morning, during the landmark Memphis session that helped Elvis reclaim his title of "The King." Elvis' publishing company, along with his manager Col. Tom Parker, tried to get their usual cut of the royalties from this and threatened to stop the recording if they didn't. Elvis insisted on recording the song regardless.

This song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.

Yesterday, 8th January 2009 Elvis would have had his 74th anniversary. Long live the King!

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