Smooth Radio tells us “Suspicious Minds” was written by Mark James. James was playing on his Fender guitar and Hammond organ pedals and came up with a melody. The storyline of the song is based on ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mark James, the songwriter behind lovelorn rock and country hits like Elvis Presley's "Suspicious Minds" and Willie Nelson's "Always on My Mind," has died. He was 83. James' death on Saturday, at his ...

“Suspicious Minds” was penned by Mark James. Though James originally recorded the song, it was Elvis’ rendition that made it a classic. Given that he first kept the song as his own, we have to assume ...

Mark James, the songwriter behind lovelorn rock and country hits like Elvis Presley’s “Suspicious Minds” and Willie Nelson’s “Always on My Mind,” has died. He was 83. James’ death on Saturday, at his ...

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 ...