Suspicious Minds
Elvis Presley
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We're caught in a trap I can't walk out Because I love you too much baby Why can't you see What you're doing to me When you don't believe a word I say? We can't go on together With suspicious minds (suspicious minds) And we can't build our dreams On suspicious minds So, if an old friend I know Stops by to say hello Would I still see suspicion in your eyes? Here we go again Asking where I've been You can't see these tears are real I'm crying (Yes I'm crying) We can't go on together With suspicious minds (suspicious minds) And be can't build our dreams On suspicious minds Oh let our love survive Or dry the tears from your eyes Let's don't let a good thing die When honey, you know I've never lied to you Mmm yeah, yeah We're caught in a trap I can't walk out Because I love you too much baby Why can't you see What you're doing to me When you don't believe a word I say? Don't you know I'm caught in a trap I can't walk out Because I love you too much baby Don't you know I'm caught in a trap I can't walk out Because I love you too much baby Don't you know I'm caught in a trap I can't walk out Because I love you too much baby Don't you know I'm caught in a trap I can't walk out Because I love you too much baby Don't you know I'm caught in a trap I can't walk out Because I love you too much baby Don't you know I'm caught in a trap I can't walk out Because I love you too much baby Don't you know I'm caught in a trap
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Written by: Francis Zambon
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15 facts about this song
Name OriginThe title "Suspicious Minds" comes from the song's theme of mistrust and doomed romance, which was a personal reflection of the songwriter Mark James' failing marriage.
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Release DateIt was released as a single by Elvis Presley in August 1969. This song was one of his late-career comebacks.
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Achievement"Suspicious Minds" was a significant hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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SongwriterThe song was written by American songwriter Mark James, who also recorded the original version of the song.
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Presidential ApprovalThe U.S. president at the time, Richard Nixon, told Presley that "Suspicious Minds" was his personal favorite.
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Comeback Special Connection"Suspicious Minds" was among the last songs Presley performed for his 1968 television comeback special, which re-launched his singing career.
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Studio RecordingThis was among the first songs that Presley recorded at the American Sound Studio in Memphis after a long period of film work in Hollywood.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "Suspicious Minds," including country singer Dwight Yoakam and R&B group Fine Young Cannibals.
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Music VideoEven though music videos were not common in the 1960s, a promotional clip was made for "Suspicious Minds." It consisted of footage from Presley's '68 Comeback Special.
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Last #1 Hit"Suspicious Minds" was the last song of Elvis Presley to reach number 1 in the US, before his death in 1977.
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InductionThe song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.
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Las Vegas ConnectionElvis frequently performed "Suspicious Minds" during his concert residencies in Las Vegas.
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CollaborationThe presence of backup vocal group, The Sweet Inspirations, becomes clearly audible in the song's finale, providing the distinctive soulful texture to the song.
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Live PerformancesElvis included "Suspicious Minds" in almost every live performance until his death.
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Song LengthThe original version of "Suspicious Minds" was over 4 minutes long. However, the record company released a shorter version for radio play. This did not please Presley, but it did not impact the song's success.
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