“Suspicious Minds” of Elvis Presley
“Suspicious Minds” is a song first recorded Mark Jame but since it did not work out for him, his recording was introduced to Elvis Presley. By that time, Elvis failed to make a No. 1 hit for almost seven years. When he heard the song, he knew that he could earn a No. 1 again if he recorded this song.
Chart Performance of the Song
In 1968, Elvis Presley recorded “Suspicious Minds” which earned him his eighteenth and last No. 1 song of his career. In addition, his song placed at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 4 on the Adult Contemporary chart. His song was able to enter other charts outside of the US too. This became one of Elvis’ best-known songs. Due to its popularity, artists from different genres made their own version of this song.
Covering Artists
The following artists who covered Elvis’ “Suspicious Minds” are Fine Young Cannibals, Dwight Yoakam, Gareth Gates, and Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter.
Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter’s Version
Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter recorded “Suspicious Minds” in 1970. The two changed the song into a more countrified version. It was their version that has the highest rank on the country chart. It placed at No. 25 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. In addition, they were nominated for Grammy’s Best Country Vocal Performance By a Duo or Group in 1970. It’s their first duet together that made them earn their first song on the chart.
“Suspicious Minds” Re-released
In 1976, Waylon and Jessi’s version of the song “Suspicious Minds” was included on the album Wanted! The Outlaws. This time, the song was able to reach No. 2 on the Billboard Country chart. The album Wanted! The Outlaws is a complication of previously recorded songs from country singers Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Jessi Colter, and Tompall Glaser. The album was also able to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country chart. In addition, the song placed at No. 10 on the pop chart.
Listen to the country version of “Suspicious Minds” by Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter.
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