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We’re caught in a trap
I can’t walk out
Because I love you too much baby

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Recorded between four and seven in the morning, during the landmark Memphis session that helped return the King to his throne, “Suspicious Minds” — the final Number One single of his lifetime — is Presley’s masterpiece: He sings so intensely through the fade-out that his band returns for another minute of the tear-stained chorus.
~rollingstone.com

Together with “Mystery Train” this is my fav Elvis song (although not this version).

Suspicious Minds:

From Wikipedia:

B-side	You’ll Think Of Me
Released	August 26, 1969
Format	45 rpm record
Recorded	January 23, 1969
Genre	Soul, pop
Length	4:22 (3:28)
Label	RCA
Writer(s)	Mark James
Producer	Chips Moman and Felton Jarvis

“Suspicious Minds” is a song written by American songwriter Mark James. After James’ recording failed commercially, the song was handed to Elvis Presley by producer Chips Moman, becoming a number one song in 1969, and one of the most notable hits of Presley’s career. “Suspicious Minds” was widely regarded as the single that returned Presley’s career success, following ’68 Comeback Special. It was his seventeenth and last number-one single in the United States. Rolling Stone later ranked it #91 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

Background

Elvis Presley’s recordings in American Sound Studio were a direct consequence to ’68 Comeback Special, that interested Chips Moman in produce recordings to the new style of Presley, making his comeback to the Memphis musical scene, by recording rock,gospel, country, rhythm & blues and soul. George Klein, local Memphis dj & close friend of Elvis’ suggested he record at the studio.

American Sound Studio session

“Suspicious Minds” was a product of January 23, 1969 session, that took place between 4 am and 7 am. It took eight takes to produce the final song that was later overdubbed by Presley the same night. Also in the same were recorded “I’ll Hold You In My Heart (Till I Can Hold You In My Arms)”, “Without Love (There Is Nothing)”, and “I’ll Be There”. on August 7, was again overdubbed to stereo and mono in Las Vegas, where the final master was produced. The song is noted for its change of Rhythm, in the Bridge section, from 4/4 to a slower 6/8 and back again to the faster 4/4 rhythm. The first verse repeats over and over again, until it completely fades out, it features a bass guitar, organ, strings, trumpets, trombones, and drums. Session producer Felton Jarvis made the unusual decision to add a premature fade-out to the song starting at 3:36, mirroring the way Presley used to perform it in his live Las Vegas stage act. The fadeout lasts for about 15 seconds before fading back in, conveying a message of relationship in the song. Future Grateful Dead vocalist Donna Jean Godchaux sang backing vocals on the track.

Best version (alt.take7 – “Platinum – A Life In Music”):

Elvis Presley Suspicious Minds Live That’s The Way It Is 1970:

Live 1973 – Aloha Hawaii:

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Elvis Opening Show January 26, 1970 (audio):

After making his momentous comeback at the International Hotel in ’69, Elvis was rebooked there at the start of 1970. This is the opening night on January 26th of his return for the second time. Pictures accompanied are of those taken around this time. Enjoy.

1. All Shook Up
2. That’s All Right
3. Proud Mary
4. Don’t Cry Daddy
5. Teddy Bear – Don’t Be Cruel
6. Long Tall Sally
7. Let It Be Me
8. I Can’t Stop Loving You
9. Walk A Mile In My Shoes
10. In The Ghetto
11. True Love Travels On A Gravel Road
12. Sweet Caroline
13. Polk Salad Annie
14. Introductions
15. Kentucky Rain
16. Suspicious Minds
17. Can’t Help Falling In Love

-Egil