CNS1074 – Elvis Presley “Suspicious Minds-Last #1 Hit” US Half Dollar Commemorative Coin

Elvis Presley is rightly called the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.  As a real Elvis fan, you love capturing your favorite historic moments from the life of the original American idol.  This coin preserves one of your favorite Elvis memories

Mystic has permanently bonded a vibrant image of Elvis to this uncirculated US Half Dollar.  The coin features an original photograph of Presley from his estate’s official archives and is officially licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises.

Suspicious Minds – Last #1 Hit

It was Elvis Presley’s last number one hit song – but “Suspicious Minds” almost didn’t get recorded at all.

In 1968, the Elvis Comeback Special had re-energized the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s career. Elvis had grown weary of making formula movies with formula songs – he hadn’t had a number one hit since 1962, with “Good Luck Charm.”

In January 1969, Elvis changed his mind about where he would hold his next recording. For years, Elvis had been recording in Hollywood or Nashville, but this time his close friend Marty Lacker convinced him to work in Memphis with producer Chips Moman.

Elvis had been frustrated with what he considered poor-quality songs. This time, in Memphis, he used songs from other sources. Moman had recorded “Suspicious Minds” the year before, but it didn’t go anywhere. He felt Elvis was perfect for it. When Elvis arrived at American Sound Studios in February, the crew got to work. Elvis was excited by the prospects – even though he suffered from a severe cold and laryngitis.

Some great songs were recorded in those 12 days. But one song almost didn’t get made. Several of Elvis’ friends close to Colonel Parker tried to prevent Elvis from using songs they didn’t own rights to. Finally, Elvis put his foot down and “Suspicious Minds” was recorded.

It was the number one hit Elvis was searching for – the first one since 1962, and the last one of his career in the United States. It was about two people trapped in a mistrusting relationship. The roughness in Elvis’ voice from his illness, combined with his magical talent, made it an instant classic. In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine would name it the 91st greatest song of all time.