It might surprise listeners to learn Elvis Presley‘s “Suspicious Minds” was a cover of a song by Mark James. The same producer worked on both James’ version and Elvis’ rendition. The producer revealed Elvis’ people almost didn’t compensate him properly for his work on the song. Fortunately, someone else resolved the situation.
Elvis Presley sang ‘Suspicious Minds’ late at night after playing ping-pong with a producer
Chips Moman produced both Mark James’ original version of “Suspicious Minds” and Elvis’ far more famous cover of it. During a 2017 interview with Elvis Australia, Moman said Elvis wanted to listen to “Suspicious Minds” repeatedly and he learned the track on the spot. “We finally got around to recording ‘Suspicious Minds’ after midnight,” he said. “I had a ping-pong table, and Elvis was pretty good at it.
“He used the same arrangement on Mark’s single and most of the same American Sound studio musicians,...
Elvis Presley sang ‘Suspicious Minds’ late at night after playing ping-pong with a producer
Chips Moman produced both Mark James’ original version of “Suspicious Minds” and Elvis’ far more famous cover of it. During a 2017 interview with Elvis Australia, Moman said Elvis wanted to listen to “Suspicious Minds” repeatedly and he learned the track on the spot. “We finally got around to recording ‘Suspicious Minds’ after midnight,” he said. “I had a ping-pong table, and Elvis was pretty good at it.
“He used the same arrangement on Mark’s single and most of the same American Sound studio musicians,...
- 9/21/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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 producer felt the same way. However, the track only became big once the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll recorded it.
Elvis Presley’s ‘Suspicious Minds’ was 1st sung by the writer of ‘Always on My Mind’
Elvis tunes such as “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Blue Christmas, and “Blue Hawaii” were all covers. “Suspicious Minds” was no different. The track was originally recorded by its writer, Mark James, who also penned the Elvis classic “Always on My Mind.”
During a 2017 interview with Elvis Australia, James discussed his version of “Suspicious Minds.” “I recorded for Scepter Records,” he recalled. “Worked with [producer] Chips [Moman]. They loved it, up at Scepter Records. They said, ‘Smash!’
“Chips and I went up there and we had a big party,...
Elvis Presley’s ‘Suspicious Minds’ was 1st sung by the writer of ‘Always on My Mind’
Elvis tunes such as “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Blue Christmas, and “Blue Hawaii” were all covers. “Suspicious Minds” was no different. The track was originally recorded by its writer, Mark James, who also penned the Elvis classic “Always on My Mind.”
During a 2017 interview with Elvis Australia, James discussed his version of “Suspicious Minds.” “I recorded for Scepter Records,” he recalled. “Worked with [producer] Chips [Moman]. They loved it, up at Scepter Records. They said, ‘Smash!’
“Chips and I went up there and we had a big party,...
- 9/19/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Blue Swede’s “Hooked on a Feeling” is one of the most famous classic rock one-hit wonders of the 1970s. Notably, Blue Swede was not the first act to record the song. In addition, the writer of the song was behind major hits by Elvis Presley.
The original version of Blue Swede’s ‘Hooked on a Feeling’ was interpreted as a drug song
Mark James wrote “Hooked on a Feeling.” He’s most known for writing hits from Elvis’ comeback period, including “Suspicious Minds,” “Raised on Rock,” and “Always on My Mind.” During a 2014 interview with Spin, he revealed his love for his childhood crush inspired “Hooked on a Feeling.” “It’s a true story,” he said. “It’s more or less a song about someone I wanted to be with.”
The original version of the track was by B. J. Thomas, the pop singer who gave us the hit...
The original version of Blue Swede’s ‘Hooked on a Feeling’ was interpreted as a drug song
Mark James wrote “Hooked on a Feeling.” He’s most known for writing hits from Elvis’ comeback period, including “Suspicious Minds,” “Raised on Rock,” and “Always on My Mind.” During a 2014 interview with Spin, he revealed his love for his childhood crush inspired “Hooked on a Feeling.” “It’s a true story,” he said. “It’s more or less a song about someone I wanted to be with.”
The original version of the track was by B. J. Thomas, the pop singer who gave us the hit...
- 7/20/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Willie Nelson is known for songs like “On the Road Again” and “Beer For My Horses.” His song “Always on My Mind” was recorded by other country artists, becoming a favorite of Nelson fans. Here’s what we know about the significance behind this 1982 release.
Who wrote ‘Always on My Mind’ by Willie Nelson? Willie Nelson performs during Farm Aid 2013 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center | Paul Natkin/WireImage via Getty Images
“Always on My Mind” was originally recorded by Brenda Lee, and later reworked into a song by Elvis Presley. One of the best-known versions of this hit was recorded by “On the Road Again” artist Nelson.
“Maybe I didn’t love you,” Nelson sings. “Quite as often as I could have / And maybe I didn’t treat you / Quite as good as I should have / If I made you feel second best / Girl I’m sorry I was blind...
Who wrote ‘Always on My Mind’ by Willie Nelson? Willie Nelson performs during Farm Aid 2013 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center | Paul Natkin/WireImage via Getty Images
“Always on My Mind” was originally recorded by Brenda Lee, and later reworked into a song by Elvis Presley. One of the best-known versions of this hit was recorded by “On the Road Again” artist Nelson.
“Maybe I didn’t love you,” Nelson sings. “Quite as often as I could have / And maybe I didn’t treat you / Quite as good as I should have / If I made you feel second best / Girl I’m sorry I was blind...
- 3/12/2023
- by Julia Dzurillay
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Greg James To Host Channel 4 Reality Series ‘Rise And Fall’ From ‘The Traitors’ Maker Studio Lambert
BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James is to host Channel 4 reality series Rise and Fall from The Traitors maker Studio Lambert.
James hosts BBC Radio 1 Breakfast, one of the most-listened-to UK radio shows, and Rise and Fall represents one of his few TV hosting gigs.
He will oversee the action on Channel 4’s latest big entertainment bet, in which 16 ordinary British people from all walks of life begin the game as equals but soon find themselves either in a position of power as a Ruler or as part of the powerless as a Grafter. While the Rulers live in an opulent penthouse, the Grafters must survive in basic conditions in the basement. And much like life, those in power will be responsible for making decisions that affect those who have none.
“I’ve been waiting a long time for a show like this to come along that I can...
James hosts BBC Radio 1 Breakfast, one of the most-listened-to UK radio shows, and Rise and Fall represents one of his few TV hosting gigs.
He will oversee the action on Channel 4’s latest big entertainment bet, in which 16 ordinary British people from all walks of life begin the game as equals but soon find themselves either in a position of power as a Ruler or as part of the powerless as a Grafter. While the Rulers live in an opulent penthouse, the Grafters must survive in basic conditions in the basement. And much like life, those in power will be responsible for making decisions that affect those who have none.
“I’ve been waiting a long time for a show like this to come along that I can...
- 3/6/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
According to the horror genre, summer camps are teeming with killers and other unusual dangers. These seasonal getaways designed for adventure and fun quickly turn into fights for survival. And it’s not just in the movies where a young camper’s sleeping bag doubles as their body bag; books also present camps as hotbeds of death, murder and mystery. Carol Ellis’ 1993 young-adult novel Camp Fear joins the popular club of sleepaway terror when the characters find themselves menaced one summer. And as the title of this Point Horror entry suggests, the culprit is preying on people’s greatest fears.
Lousy food, surprise pests and unpleasant accommodations are the universal challenges of most fictional summer camps, but Silverlake has a problem most others don’t — a person, hellbent on revenge, is terrorizing the staff. Before the place can reopen for business, teens are hired to clear the cobwebs, sweep the...
Lousy food, surprise pests and unpleasant accommodations are the universal challenges of most fictional summer camps, but Silverlake has a problem most others don’t — a person, hellbent on revenge, is terrorizing the staff. Before the place can reopen for business, teens are hired to clear the cobwebs, sweep the...
- 8/11/2022
- by Paul Lê
- bloody-disgusting.com
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