Elvis Presley vs Terry Stafford - Suspicion | REACTION

[@kevwpdc]

I always thought Terry sounded just like Elvis before I heard the master sing it. Really unfair to compare Terry with Elvis on any song. Terry did a great job and is a super talented musician as well.

[@Foxxie55]

After listening to both, it's Elvis .. I can't believe how much Stafford sounds like Elvis though.

[@richmccann1513]

Terry owns this one, without a doubt!

[@matthewcallan6047]

I can't believe anyone thinks it's a contest. Elvis, hands down. One of the greatest voices ever to grace the earth. Elvis recorded it first in 1962 and Terry in 1964... he sounds like an Elvis imitator covering an Elvis song. And those girls voices ruin it!

[@22mdh6]

Elvis wins hands down. Elvis cannot be mirrored,he is the King,Stafford is way behind him in all ways. No competition. Stafford sings it Elvis sings it and feels it, and the listener feels it.

[@ThePaulieShow]

How does it feels to you?

[@22mdh6]

@@ThePaulieShow It feels regarding Terry Stafford he can sing a song, hit notes, but very little feeling. Anyone can sing a song be in tune, and one could say well done,which is what Terry can do. Even I heard Simon Cowell stop people singing who have a good voice, but he says you need to put more into it, show you mean what you are singing about. That to me is Terry. When Elvis sings he he puts feeling connected to the song, be it hurt, unhappy, love, he tells a story, as a listener I and hope most people know it, he acts the story re his voice, the feelings come through, which can make one cry, laugh, tap feet. When Im sad I listen to Elvis, when Im happy I listen to Elvis, and he has/had the ability to sing to me directly, only to me, alone in my room. I can say very few people can sing like Elvis did. Iwill give you a name and song you will understand hopefully what I mean, a beautiful girl Laria Fabian, singing Broken Vow, I have heard others sing it but she is many steps further telling the story, and yes I cried, but not with others who have sung it. Elvis had a gift like no other. Kari di Kawana an opera singer(Probably wrong spelling) sang at the church wedding of the Now King Charles III and Lady Diana Spenser, when asked in the world who is your favourite singer, without hesitation she said Elvis Presley, even Pavarotti said he would love to have the voice of Elvis and had he taken opera lessons he would be world class., in that field. Sorry long comment, but trying to get over the fact Elvis is truly better than anyone in the world, and his music lives on today. One I love him singing is "Danny Boy". He truly knew how to sing it light and shade, his story telling is first class.

[@ThePaulieShow]

I like also Old Sheep 🐑 thanks for the way you feel about the song , that's a good point attitude and that can really make a difference.

[@gregoryyarbrough7765]

Hey, I agree with you because Elvis didn't have no background singers. He sang the entire thing himself. There was no backup to help him. He did it all by himself and he sounds better. It just sounds better when Elvis do it now. Stanford. That's a good. You know it's cool it was. It was his song but it got took just like everybody else. When Elvis do they song they knew Elvis was going to do it more Justice than them. A lot of people chose him over Elvis because they just don't want to admit that Elvis was the greatest performer that we ever had. The man's vocals were unrenowned worldwide This is a new message right here You might not be able to see this cuz somebody says I'm crazy to me and I think they got their feelings hurt so you KZbin has banned me for 24 hours

[@22mdh6]

@@gregoryyarbrough7765 We have great taste!!!

[@philomenosupotanio1636]

I’m voting for Elvis, he’s got good voice vibrato.

[@impishsongster333]

Both recordings are pleasant to listen to, neither one is bad, but I prefer Elvis' version. I prefer: Elvis' deeper voice. The dramatic intense way he says, 'Suspicion' vs the back up singers singing it. And I prefer Elvis' emotional delivery vs Terry's, emotionless delivery. Terry's comes off like he's just reading the lyrics, and has no connection to them, which makes the performance feel insincere. Elvis also has more range in his voice, and delivers a bigger variety of notes in this performance, which makes the song more interesting & less bland. That's my take. But I say listen to whichever one you like best. And enjoy!

[@suecole5543]

They have a different tone . both very good but it's Elvis for me .

[@davidhurley8459]

Two different styles of music the king Elvis all the way

[@2tycade]

Terry's version flows mellow and easy listening. Elvis is great, but Terry has his own style and is really good.

[@walterkazban1819]

Terry's ...win out!!!

[@philomenosupotanio1636]

Terry messed the last portion period.

[@oregongirl7137]

They are both great but Elvis pronounces his words more clearly.

[@raywhite4146]

The only reason why people like at first I thought it was Elvis I thought it was Elvis too for many many years until I found out I lost a bet with my DJ guy I worked for he told me it was Terry Stafford and I said no way I didn't know Terry Stafford was Terry Stanford's only a one hit wonder. Terry Stafford I think scary Terry Stafford recorded the song first. I think but he's only a one hit wonder. But Terry Stafford bombed out when he sang Amarillo by morning add George strait killed it.

[@robg.3173]

Dick Clark was really impressed by the talent and personality of Terry Stafford he never mentioned the fact that he sounded like Elvis

[@texasgirl6000]

You mean trying to sound like Elvis.

[@elvisleeboy]

There is a live version of Suspicion by Terry Stafford on KZbin from '86. In that version, you can hear Stafford's real voice more, which makes it even obvious that he was deliberately emulating Elvis on the original single. Clark didn't need to mention it, as it was already blatantly obvious.

[@Eysenbeiss]

Why should ? Terry came first ...

[@Eysenbeiss]

@@elvisleeboy BS too, cause Terrys version came first.

[@elvisleeboy]

@@Eysenbeiss Elvis recorded his version in March 1962. Stafford's version was recorded and released I 1964. Why don't morons like you bother to find out before you spout rubbish?

[@Jubilee33382]

I thoroughly enjoyed both versions, but Elvis put a bit more 'passion' into the lyrics, it was more expressive. "Why torture me?" sounded like he might indeed be a bit tortured 😊😊😊

[@Kry-le3dq]

Yes I agree with you , Elvis version felt more sincere

[@rogermaracle6328]

They were both well done so don't compare the original sound the best not the remake by Elvis besides Elvis could of bi still with us if he never got into hard drugs

[@Jubilee33382]

@@rogermaracle6328 the title says Elvis ‘versus’ Terry - inviting us to pass comment. Terry’s life was also blighted by addiction to alcohol. He died of liver failure. I don’t judge people! Both were great performers

[@Kry-le3dq]

@@rogermaracle6328 Elvis' version was the Original he released it on his Pot Luck album before Terry released his single

[@rogermaracle6328]

@@Kry-le3dq never carried for Elvis never purchased an album every one has there own opinion he was a women's man most guys didn't care for him I have an Elvis jacket I trying to give away every one I asked didn't want it so what's that saying was good in his day new generation won't even listen to his songs

[@MrRockabilly70]

You can have all the wonderful arrangements and back up singers, bells and whistles as you like but at the end of the day it's the voice that matters and Elvis had the golden voice that nobody could match. Stafford tries hard but doesn't come anywhere near the king in his version. I'm sticking with Elvis on this one, the original and the best!

[@daphneduryea9136]

George Strait is the king now.

[@junescoular292]

Never heard of George Strait ... what musical culture did he bring to the fore lol. Not a peep of him from UK shores. If you believe that, you'll believe anything. 😊

[@supercapitalista5757]

I like Terry’s version a lot. Not because of his singing because he’s just trying to sound like Elvis but without even half of Elvis’s vocal range. Elvis put that song in the album Pot Luck 2 years before Terry released it as a single. He should have released it as a single. No doubt it could have been a top 5 song for Elvis if not a number 1. RCA released it as a single after Terry’s version hit the charts. I love what Terry did with the organ sound and really love the background vocals WOOing. It gives it a fun twist. All that said, vocally it’s really no contest. You only have to notice that Stafford totally avoids the belting out of the vocal “Suspicion”. He leaves it up to the background singers because it’s too challenging for him. Especially, since Elvis just belts it out with his powerful voice and he knows he’s no match. Kudos to Stafford for knowing his vocal limitations. Elvis’s version is far superior quality but Stafford’s is perhaps more fun. Not because of him but because of the unique organ sound and the backup vocalists.

[@ThePaulieShow]

That's correct 🙏🔥

[@elihobdari6663]

Elvis version gives me shivers. Stafford is great too, but Elvis is Elvis❤️

[@yvonnepeters1914]

I had 50 Elvis albums, but I'll take Terry Staffords version first.

[@manueldelrio-cl8iw]

No one can top Elvis singing Voice

[@rogermaracle6328]

Stafford just did

[@junescoular292]

@@rogermaracle6328 If Elvis hadn't included the song on his 1962 Pot Luck LP/ALBUM ... Terry S wouldn't be noted for releasing a 'cover' of an Elvis recording tucked away on a record album.. Other Artists have covered Elvis songs simply because they liked the song and sung them in their own way. Love Me Tender, Can't Help Falling In Love, and yes, even If I Can Dream.The facts remain that Elvis made the songs famous in the first place.

[@ricog8209]

​@junescoular292 Terry didn't just cover the song, he owned it.

[@junescoular292]

@@ricog8209 It wasn't a big hit over in UK . So wasn't as good as Elvis whom anyone who had bought the LP/Album had already heard the best from the best. Unfortunately for Terry, he is what is known as a one hit wonder. Many other Artists have covered Elvis songs from Love Me Tender to Can't Help Falling In Love and had some success with their version, but they never'owned' these songs because Elvis' original was the supreme recording.

[@ricog8209]

@junescoular292 Elvis singing voice is average at best. He's more of a showman.

[@vickihusman86]

They are similar but I love the way Elvis can sound so strong yet breathy at the sane time. So Elvis wins - no one else can do that thing Elvis does- it’s like he’s breathing in your ear!😊

[@Cking64]

Elvis owns this song,

[@mariobutterfield7149]

But the other guy sing it better ❤

[@Cking64]

@mariobutterfield7149 yes the other guy is very good, but elvis is elvis,

[@rose-mariesternving6549]

Elvis is the beat. ❤️❤️❤️

[@gary-pietz4147]

That's why Terry's version was more successful on the Billboard charts

[@maninthewilderness3208]

Terry’s tone was incredible, but Elvis’ tone plus his passion emphasized in his phrasing takes this to song to the next level.

[@junescoular292]

Right on ...........

[@michaeldavies9533]

Inspite of Terry being good I think Elvis just has the edge.

[@ThePaulieShow]

Happy Friday Night tonight we are having a versus reaction for the song "Suspicion" we are going to watch and listen both performances for the same song , please share your comments on the section below and make your request for your favorite songs 🎵

[@amangogna68]

I like Terry Stafford version he really did incredible job on this song but don’t get me wrong Elvis is a fantastic singer also his version was really nice a little bit different than the original !

[@Elvista]

Well come now.... sounds and looks like another Elvis Presley impersonator. Nothing beats the original. EP, all day, every day 🙌🏼💯❤

[@carriemichelle322]

Terry was very good. Nice young man...However, I'm an obsessed Elvis fan. Elvis all day, everyday!! TCB ⚡❤🥰

[@JamesJerome-kp9bp]

Elvis ALL the way!!!!! He has a newer version and it sounds a lot better!!!!!

[@Rowlandph]

Terry's was the bigger hit.....I've always liked his version better...

[@ThePaulieShow]

I really appreciate your comments but most of you are saying Elvis performance was better but are not telling me why it was better so in my point of it just a fan based comment i need you guys to be more specific! 😡

[@MackBolan-ud7lb]

la voix d Elvis est plus mélodieuse il met ses émotions et stafford fuit le suspicion Elvis fait tout même le refrain

[@EAAEAEAEAEAE]

Terry recorded it in 1964 and it sounds like it was in the 1950s to me. Elvis recorded it in 1962 and it sounds more modern for its time. My opinion

[@Smedleydog1]

I have always preferred Terry Stafford's version better. Terry's voice is smooth and mellow and the song flows much better. Elvis's version sounds like it was dragging and he drug it out even more by lagging behind the beat sometimes. Also when he went to the chorus he attacked the word suspicion too much. I'm a child of the 60s and 70s and I've listened to both many times. I keep Terry's version in my oldies music files that I play regularly.

[@palopinto4065]

There is a difference in recording quality. Terry's not as crisp as Elvis, but personally, I like the unassuming instrumental behind Terry as it focuses more on his voice.

[@ThePaulieShow]

He said that the background music was an organ

[@danielcaballero5689]

Esta canción la escuché cuando tenía 4 años por Elvis y es una emoción seguir escuchándola después de 60 años. También admiro la frescura de la voz de Terry Stafford y su natural interpretación. Muy felíz estoy!

[@PolyxenaLobkovice]

I Think Terry Stafford is Better in this Song but I Think Lot People Thought It was Elvis Presley Singing (Who Who Did It)

[@MackBolan-ud7lb]

c est la chanson d Elvis en 1962 stafford en 1964 donc fait le compte c est bien la chanson d Elvis et il est et sera toujours le roi meilleur meilleur

[@jimbosvidbits6166]

Terry Stafford sounds like Elvis, but no one can out do his version of the song. Elvis is a great singer, but his version of Suspicion is below par of Terry Stafford

[@Ntass1]

Elvis #1

[@carmenfoote7999]

Although I like Elvis, Terry's version of Suspicion is far better and a lot smoother to listen to. The background music is easier to listen to and not erratic and it's one of my favorite musical memories from the 60's. Joe S.

[@ThePaulieShow]

Why torture me ? That's the part

[@carmenfoote7999]

The one part of the song a lot of people misunderstood. Terry sang it clear enough and smoother than Elvis did. Terry had the better version.@@ThePaulieShow

[@ThePaulieShow]

@@carmenfoote7999 👍

[@carmenfoote7999]

Thank you. JS@@ThePaulieShow

[@davehall3690]

Terry staford was a great cover of suspicion its close with elvis but Terry wins it

[@robertphillips3078]

Gr8 Song . Elvis 's voice is just smoother . However Terry Stafford did a fabulous job to .

[@louisegough8644]

Elvis wins, in my opinion

[@mariateresamolina8426]

Im sorry Elvis is mucho better more romantic wonderful!!

[@debrafischer807]

Terry’s version has so much more body….Elvis sounds like a kid.

[@junescoular292]

The intro music of Elvis' version is more powerful. Plus, Elvis carried the song and didn't need the backing vocals. What would the result have been if both versions had been released at the same time as Elvis had recorded it. ?

[@kellythomas1933]

Elvis wins every time

[@thefixclothingstore]

Exactly 💯 ​@@kellythomas1933

[@rogermaracle6328]

That's what make the music I wondered to what that was almost like bac up singers Elvis didn't have other way made the song fuller in sound

[@rogermaracle6328]

Elvis sound and singing sounded like u were setting in church Sunday morning

[@patriciaferrini-xt1ry]

Elvis is more mature and more real.

[@arthurblackhistoric]

I actually prefer Terry's version. Much smoother, and I think the understated quality of it gets Terry across the line.

[@alyceclover]

When I first heard the song (by Stafford) I thought it was Elvis. I like Terry's version.

[@22mdh6]

Agree very much understated. Suspicion as a word is a strong feeling, Elvis used his voice to show the strength of the word, Terry did not nor did his backing singers. It was sung as just another word, instead of the emotion of that one word. They failed miserably.

[@carlmorris6744]

Exactly!

[@arthurblackhistoric]

@@22mdh6 . .You can only really say they failed if you truly know what they were trying to achieve. To me . . and let me say that I have suffered from suspicion many times . . it's not a strong feeling at all. It's a gut-wrenching feeling that drains a man's self esteem, to think his girl, or in my case my now ex-wife, is going out with other men. Listen to the lyrics of the song and you'll hear just how bad the songwriter suffered from suspicion. It ruled his every waking moment. Since we're comparing Terry's and Elvis's versions, here are my views: Terry had absolutely nothing to prove. He was just recording a song, that's all. On the other hand, Elvis was trying to prove he could sing it better and busted his hump accordingly. I can really hear Elvis giving it everything he's got, and I think that was his reason for singing in that way. Feel free to disagree with my opinions, but there's no reason at all for any disrespect, OK?

[@22mdh6]

@@arthurblackhistoric Thank you for your comments which I both agree and disagree. Having gone through a difficult time with my now ex husband, I had many suspicions, but could not prove them. That broke me not knowing for sure and my thoughts all the time was the worry of what I thought was happening. That not knowing almost ended me with thoughts I didn't want to live. I don't understand you sayTerry was just singing a song with nothing to prove. You sing a song that tells a story to the listeners. Terry leaves the main word to backing singers he should have used the word to make the listeners listen. I have listened to his version many times and it leaves me cold, its just quite nice. Elvis always told a story no matter the song with feeling, as he always does, ie. sad, happy etc which is why I listen to Elvis every day and listen to the song suits my mood. No one else on the planet is in my mind capable of that. Elvis is still top dog I ask who is Terry, That's the difference. peace and love from across the pond!

[@janspeer7924]

Maybe it's the backing but to me Terry just edges out Elivs by the barest of margins.

[@Batlady]

Elvis is ELVIS! You can dance the cha cha to Elvis’s version.. Stafford is also a great singer in his own right.. but Elvis is the King..

[@frankmignone7080]

Terry’s arrangement is much better then Elvis’s

[@KyuAdo]

First of all l love this song, both of them sang this song very beautifully, l’m a big Elvis Presley fan, but l have to give my vote to Terry Stafford. l also love singing this song in karaoke with Terry Stafford version.

[@sandyeakle7247]

I LIKED TERRYS VERSION

[@RonnieDaniel-n4g]

Terry sounds a lot better

[@robg.3173]

Superb this is amazing!

[@mrsant]

I like Elvis ,but Terry has his style and both sounds great go Terry

[@raywhite4146]

Everybody that picks Stafford is because they thought it was Elvis in the beginning. He sounds like Elvis because you heard Terry Stafford recorded in 1962. Alice only recorded he never played it live. Play call it like a potluck or something like that whatever that means can you put it next to Elvis today Elvis with smoke it Terry Stafford only had one hit wonder. He wasn't that great of a singer or hits on other songs the only reason why he got this song recognized because he sounded like Elvis and people thought it was Elvis

[@daphneduryea9136]

@@raywhite4146 Oh, and you're all knowing; you speak for everyone. Oh, the narcissism. 🥱

[@maryjoschlechty7590]

Stafford nailed it, incredible, music is better too!

[@MidnightExpressMC]

I completely agree with you on this! It seems like everyone on here is praising Elvis because that’s what you’re supposed to do 🙄

[@ThePaulieShow]

Thanks for your observations and comment 🙏🔥

[@jamesbranham2217]

Agreed

[@22mdh6]

@@MidnightExpressMC What nonsense Elvis is praised because he sang the song with emotion, Terry did not. Nothing to do with "supposed to do". Very few really understand a song is not only about a nice voice like Terry has, music is more than that, the singer has to interpret the words of the song, and use the light and shade in the voice to do so. Elvis is first class doing so, very few has that gift. Elvis the King has that ability in spades.

[@MidnightExpressMC]

@@22mdh6 …well, thanks for explaining what songs are supposed to do to you 🙄

[@af4od02]

I like the Terry Stafford version best. I can’t help but wonder if Terry was trying to copy the style and voice of Elvis. I thought I heard once that Elvis only sang songs that he owned. So did he buy the copyright from Terry’s record label? I had read somewhere this song was first offered to Elvis, but it was turned down and Terry took the song and ran with it.

[@Kry-le3dq]

Elvis recorded the song in 1962 and released it a few months later on his Album Pot Luck 2 years before Terry released it as a single

[@theresacona1328]

Elvis puts much more emotion in the song ❤

[@junescoular292]

I agree. In real life, jealousy is a powerful emotion ( think also of John Lennon's 'Jealous Guy') .. I like Terry's voice but to me, it's almost as if his version was demoted to a High school crush arrangement. It was the woo backing vocals that changed the song for me, and as a previous comment stated, Terry didn't have the voice power to sing the word Suspicion on his own. Still, Terry must have liked the song and he was brave enough to tackle it in his own way.

[@privatestreet241]

Unfortunately, and unfair too, for Terry.. Elvis adds the BIG IT FACTOR... I really do think Elvis let his ego get the better of him... he was offered this song and he turned it down, then when Terry recorded it and it became a big hit.. and it wasn't lost of Elvis that others thought it was him, he decided to show what he really sounds like... both had their own similar sound but I can tell the difference... for that particular song... I like Terry's version.... he made it his... Elvis what can I say... even with the changes in the music arrangement Elvis sings it like only he can...Terry gets my vote... Elvis should never have covered it pouring rain on Terry's parade.

[@junescoular292]

@@privatestreet241 Have you not been reading the comments on here? Elvis DID NOT cover the Suspicion song as it was on his Pot Luck album 1962. TS COVERED the song in 1964 and presented it totally different from Elvis solo original.. And you can't beat an original.

[@natalie3935]

@@privatestreet241 Elvis sang it first. In 62 and Terry in 64. This was one of many songs to hit the top charts multiple times. They were both number one songs in their year.

[@michellepost3098]

Elvis sings it best by far. When I was a child, about 1970, I thought the music to it sounded eerie.

[@georgehorner1578]

The thing is Elvis was the greatest vocalist in history so there is that.

[@rogermaracle6328]

Your opinion

[@georgehorner1578]

not just mine@@rogermaracle6328

[@ronmurphy5042]

Absolutely agree....except in this instance The King gets SILVER....Terry owns this song

[@ricog8209]

You're joking right?

[@georgehorner1578]

Record sales for starters then there is the ending segregation in America @@ricog8209

[@b4boomersblockboy722]

Terry's voice sounds a Little stronger than Elvis.They do sound kind of close at certain parts of suspicion !

[@jamesgartland3477]

SUSPICION TERRY STAFFORD BY ALL MEANS HANDS DOWN SING THIS SONG BETTER!

[@rgsnr8702]

stafford edges it for me it is just a little more relatable

[@hilmermejia4966]

And the winner is: Terry Stafford.........👋👋👋👋👋👋💥💥💥💥👍👍👍👍👍💫💫💫💫👋👋👋👋👋

[@rogermaracle6328]

I do say so I learned the words and would like to try sing it I was in same siduation he sings above and can relate

[@andrewchan7013]

Yes, 💯This song made for Terry!

[@gwenniegirl50]

Terry Stafford for me

[@hugoarancibia5464]

Right.

[@Jontor11]

Yeah the arrangement is superior to Elvis' version.

[@SueThompson-v8x]

On this song I like Terry better

[@elob-servador]

Es incomparable la potente y a veces suave voz de Elvis, pero siempre hay personas que hacen "la contra" , Elvis siempre tuvo muchas personas en contra, probablemente por su figura, ...ahora quien copió a quien ? Terry Stafford canta también muy bien, ...

[@ianraymondback]

The elvis version was definitely better but both were great 👍

[@lottaandgus]

I prefer it without the background vocals. Also, Elvis's voice is "prettier."

[@ThePaulieShow]

Fan comment 👍

[@MJ-vg3ht]

You are right Lotta - Elvis has a much sweeter tone. Prefer EP

[@elisadascenzo299]

I THINK TERRY STAFORDS VERSION WAS SUPERIOR TO THE ELVIS VERSION.

[@stephaniebach__12-24]

I love Elvis but Terry’s version is better, the other singers in the background add to it, it sounds beautiful

[@pascalguerandel8181]

Both great! I prefered TS for this song! Belongs to TS.😊

[@sanjeevmehta7084]

Elvis is incomparable. His voice modulation and throw is too too too good.His rendering of word -SUSPICION is out of this world.Please don't compare the Greatest with anyone.

[@jmgbaby1]

Elvis’s voice is stronger and no backing vocals

[@mrdan322]

Stafford's version sold more than Elvis because he sang like Elvis. Elvis is the better singer. But the background music was better in Stafford's version.

[@johnrains8409]

Lived through the era. Could take elvis or leave him. On this song, Stafford was much better than elvis.

[@DinoValdivia-y1r]

No hay comparación la vos de elvis es la mejor de todos los tiempos nadien se le acerca.elvis for ever

[@arthurblackhistoric]

I knew a lady who used to hitch-hike a lot. She was big into self-harm, and I think hitch-hiking used to scratch that itch for her. Anyway, one Saturday evening I was performing a gig at the Redcliffe Leagues Club and my friend was hitch-hiking over to see me, after which I would drive her home. Just by happy coincidence, she got a lift from a guy named Jack. Now Jack was a Karaoke singer who gave every song he sung a dash of Elvis in his vocal delivery. Turns out he'd heard of me and even though he wasn't planning on going all the way to Redcliffe, he took my friend all the way there and even came in to meet and chat as I was setting up. Nikki told me: He's you in a smaller body! It's unbelievable how similar you guys are. Now I wouldn't say that was the case at all, me not being an Elvis-style singer, but being more hard Blues and possessing a rough gravelly voice, and being a top-shelf Blues guitarist . . but to non- musicians, anyone who is a musician is exactly like any other musicians, so I let it go at that. Jack was about my height, but had a smaller more athletic frame than my powerlifter's heavy-set, heavy duty body. He even had a goatee kinda like mine as well. He gave me a copy of his CD, which he'd recorded using karaoke backing tracks in a studio. To my ears. he did sound a lot like Elvis, but lacked the sheer power of Elvis's delivery. But all the same, it was a pleasant enough CD to have playing in the car stereo while I was driving Nikki home. Included in the set list was Suspicion, and Jack sounded enough like Terry Stafford to spin me out!

[@ThePaulieShow]

So many talented singers go unnoticed is good to hear that thanks 🙏

[@gbbryangad]

Elvis has a buttery flavor. He won. But Terry has a nice voice in general. Elvis dint change the song that much actually.

[@gbbryangad]

@@stevephillips4249 Ohhhhh … that’s why I was confused… Elvis normally changes it up I’m surprised Terry had a hit with it. It sounds so similar to the Elvis version.

[@GFK1957]

@steve phillips Elvis recorded it first, but Stafford's version was released first.

[@dix515]

A mi me parece que, ambos, son barítonos. Son buenos cantantes los dos. En mi opinion, la canción de Elvis está mejor por el vibrato tan exclente que dominaba Elvis y su estilo de canto algo operático. Terry y Elvis son leyendas de la música pop americana. Ambos merecen aplausos por siempre.

[@WoodsWoman822]

Elvis was the first to record and release this song. I Like Elvis's Version Better. ❤

[@junescoular292]

@user-lg3ne4ve2o Well, considering the song was on Elvis' Pot Luck Album in 1962 and if you have been reading these factual comments, Terry Stafford recorded his version/cover in 1964. He didn't write the song either! As you probably well know by now! You can't dispute musical history by turning it into what you want it to be.

[@MrRockabilly70]

@@junescoular292 Well said! Some people just don't take the time to research and inform themselves of the facts. 👍

[@Aquarius69]

@@junescoular292 Right, Elvis recorded the song first in 1962, Terry Stafford recorded it as a cover in 1964.

[@gapazchio143]

You should listen to the song Amarillo by Morning by Terry Stafford to really appreciate the real talent of this singer and composer you wont regret it thanks for this beautiful reaction

[@allanzilth3633]

It's Terry Stafford's song he did it perfectly others just jumped on the bandwagon making the song more popular!😊😎

[@stevensevek6151]

Terry recorded it after Elvis and Terry was not the songwriter, he just had a bigger hit with it.

[@michaelfarmer9472]

ELVIS HAD IT OUT FIRST! I think that was kind of unusual, as Elvis did tend to cover a lot of songs...of course, adding his own touch. Still, Terry did a fantastic job! I really can't pick one version over the other, as the quality of the technologies don't seem to be the same. I need a contest where the musicians are in the same studio with the same equipment and staff, in order for me to make a call on this one!

[@MackBolan-ud7lb]

faux comment peut elle être à stafford alors qu Elvis l à sorti en 1962 et stafford en 1964 t es pas logique

[@dominiccavaiuolo1110]

Elvis wins. I mean both are great but yeah I vote Elvis on this one. Cheeers

[@henrycastro4651]

Terry Stafford.. background music and singers are way better than the Elvis version ... Terry wins this one

[@8176morgan]

Hands down! 😊

[@hugoarancibia5464]

Hands up!!!

[@LT1HILLINGHOE]

Lol.....cool story, bro. Stafford couldn't lace Elvis' boots.

[@frankserratore3486]

His voice isn’t even Elvis league even Terry would say the same

[@MrJohnv2009]

I grew up listening to music back then. It was the thing to do as a young boy. I didn't even know Elvis did the song until long after he sang it. Like them both, but it will always be Terry I hear when I think about this song. The whole arrangement is so much better. That said Elvis and his voice didn't hurt a thing. At

[@jonnyem.8859]

Terry doesn't sound like Elvis, Elvis sounds like Terry! Terry wrote this and performed it first. Elvis was so impressed, he did his best to copy Terry. Like Terry best. Love Terry's "Amarillo by Morning" too.

[@Kry-le3dq]

Terry did not write this song it was written for Elvis by Pomus and Shuman who wrote many songs for Elvis

[@MackBolan-ud7lb]

comment tu peux dire que stafford l a faite en 1er alors qu Elvis l à sortie en 1962 et stafford en 1964 tu sais compter ?

[@MackBolan-ud7lb]

personne ne peut ressembler à Elvis il est unique alors que stafford a un physique banal

[@LT1HILLINGHOE]

Elvis the best....not even close.

[@KennethByrd-yb3cu]

It's close, I'm leaning towards Elvis..Terry is very good..Elvis adds more to the song

[@josorr]

Elvis mutilates it. Terry aces it.

[@ThePaulieShow]

😁 ❤️

[@helios1352]

Elvis won 🏆

[@lynn4205]

Both are great. They have there own style and arrangement but to me Terry's version and his voice is better. Love Elvis and always will. My erra . But Terry's got it nailed

[@belindafrancis3881]

❤❤

[@Wildlife_SA.]

Very nice comparison Paulie. However, Elvis wins hands down. His voice is stronger, and more feeling. Elvis is unique, can't be copied. I choose Elvis! 🎶⚡🥇👋

[@ThePaulieShow]

Elvis The King 🤴

[@sjhoff]

I noticed that Elvis sang the word suspicion whereas Terry had a backup singer (or sang it in a different tone himself in recording) sing the word. Prefer TS version, it just moves smoother.

[@davidhurley8459]

The king

[@daphneduryea9136]

George Strait is the king now.

[@EMScott-le7vu]

No matter how good you are you can't duplicate or replace original artist

[@janlassensession4209]

I had heard that Elvis admired Terry's version. More so than his own. Elvis was not the prima donna to belittle another artists work. The up beat tempo and especially the ladies in the chorus really makes Terry's a classic. Terry tragically died of liver failure at only age 54 in 1996.

[@garymann8027]

Terry sings it better

[@wendykelly4624]

Ok, I change my mind. I liked Terry's a lot--but Elvis was the best to me.

[@barbarapeters1254]

Both are good but I like Elvis deeper voice

[@randallsterriker6905]

Terry's version is better Elvis is king but this is Terry.

[@clydekimsey7503]

Terry's was first and many hear it thinking it is elvis. I like both, but prefer Terry's

[@Kry-le3dq]

Elvis recorded the song and released it on an Album Pot Luck 2 years before Terry Stafford released his version as a single in 1964

[@nemesisprime2993]

I'm an Elvis boy from since i was a kid i love his songs, back in the 80's it's was Elvis version of suspicion that i used to hear, but i get to know the original some years ago and it sound great. Elvis rode on lots of songs making them more famous and bigger and he was bless with great talent, the only song i wish Elvis should had do over but he never did, is jingle bell rock, i would've love to hear his version of it , but since i can initiate him very close i does it and i can imagine how it would've sound if he'd it in his time.

[@junescoular292]

Elvis did the 'original', it was not 'a version' .... Terry copied Elvis and in Terry's version of it, a few twerks were added to change the original musical arrangement.

[@nemesisprime2993]

@@junescoular292 Sweetie I can see that you are an Elvis girl, like I'm an Elvis boy, but now I got to know the difference, I believe that Terry version was out first, check the yearly timeline when the song was recorded by both artist, and for all it worth I still like them both.

[@junescoular292]

@@nemesisprime2993 If you are such an Elvis fan, surely you must know that the song was in his Pot Luck LP/Album in 1962. Terry recorded his version in 1964. RCA decided to release Elvis's recording shortly after as a solo but obviously, since Elvis's fans would already have the song on the LP/Album, there would be no need to buy it again. It's not Rocket science!

[@nemesisprime2993]

@@junescoular292 When Elvis died I was just too years of age, but in the early eighties, I grew up loving rock and roll, blues, pop, Soca, reggae oldie goldies, and so on. Elvis is my boy, and I'm not bragging, I've seen many imitations of Elvis's voices, but I'm one of the closest, if you to hear me sing Elvis's songs I know that you would be amazed, I was initiating him since I was a kid in the early eighties, so I know my stuff, I am still one of Elvis biggest fan and a force to compete against when it comes to singing like him.

[@junescoular292]

@@nemesisprime2993 I'm glad that you grew up to recognise A Master of his own Art. As you will know, Elvis put all of his emotions into a song whether Rock, Ballads, , or Gospel. He sung many varieties of song. Even the late, great Little Richard had a go at singing a ballad (although not many) - ( Send Me Some Lovin') yet he couldn't sing a ballad the way Elvis did. Although Terry Stafford sang Suspicion in his own way, he didn't or couldn't put in the same emotion as Elvis did, that's why Terry's version sounds more light-hearted. So ..... Keep on Rockin'!!

[@simonandrew9]

Both of them has their own speciality and a unique way off singing. God bless and peace to everyone.

[@rockman123-b7e]

Both good versions but Elvis put more passion into the song than Terry, I also wasn’t keen on the backing on Terrys version with the female backing vocals and the instrumental arrangement wasn’t as good, the Elvis version swung better in my opinion

[@danielbrown4133]

Terry's version is much better.

[@JerryDelaCruz-hu3du]

😅😅