Suspicion - ELVIS PRESLEY / TERRY STAFFORD / TERESA BREWER - stereo

1. Elvis Presley - Suspicion recorded on March 19, 1962 for the "Pot Luck" album and released as a single in April 1964 and peaked at only #103. Released on the RCA Victor label in stereo.
2. Terry Stafford - Suspicion #3 in March 1964 on the Crusader label in a stereo mix.
3. Teresa Brewer - Suspicion released on her "Golden Hits Of 1964" album in 1964 on the Philips label in a stereo mix.

[@sonnysoldies5288]

Great song no matter who sings it...I didn't mean for this to be a competition but thank you for all your opinions.

[@rsands9]

I always thought Stafford sounded like Elvis (and emulated him) but I had no idea it was a cover at the time!

[@algolightly115]

A-m£n!!!

[@Cin2023]

Stafford's take on this song is haunting and much sexier in my opinion. 😍 But dang they sound so much a like! 🤗 It's eerie... in a beautiful way! 😁🥰🥰 😍

[@FernandoLuna-rh6ll]

Me too

[@kethsharakhlok1976]

I got to like this song in The US and thought that TS' voice was EPs before remembering that TS' musical tune was the first one I ever heard. The female vocalist of 3rd song sounded like a Hong Kong night club's lady singer (old days under British rules).

[@chuddoctor6820]

Elvis is the absolute king, but Terry Strafford version OMG! The background voices the instruments arrangement its just PERFECT.

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

Agree

[@brettsprang7991]

Elvis could of left this alone 🙄 And Teresa's version sounds like "Gayle and the Chipmunks" 🤣

[@gordsexton6781]

​@@brettsprang7991 I didn't know Teresa Brewer recorded this song. I think it would have been better if it was recorded slower. ... And your comment about Elvis'version is perfect. 😊

[@barbaradownie3265]

THAT'S WHAT I SAY 🥰🥰🥰

[@gilbertikorong2636]

It's sad that all three people who sing suspicion are no longer with us today

[@andresramos5474]

Siempre escuché esta canción con Elvis, pero en cuanto la escuché con Terry me dí cuenta de que era la mejor versión.

[@CarlosMeza-vs3uf]

Totalmente de acuerdo y en la misma secuencia. Primero Elvis, hasta que escuché la versión de Terry. Desde Lima, Carlos Meza.

[@richardtester2859]

I love Terry Stafford's version - especially with the backing of the Ondioline.

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

Me too

[@barbaradownie3265]

I'M SO GLAD I HEARD TERRY STAFFORD'S VERSION FIRST I GREW UP LISTENING TO IT HE DID SUCH A PERFECT JOB 🥰🥰🥰

[@sonnysoldies5288]

Me too...

[@Mike583]

Every one has their own favorite, for me Terry's version will always be my favorite! RIP Terry, you left us much too soon!❤

[@57Class]

Terry's version..the Best!

[@dounghataiwataim5180]

Agree​ terry​ owns​ this​ song​ but​ elvis is​ the​ bomb​ rip​ both

[@dappylu]

Terry's is my pick as well.

[@michaelhughes8057]

Robert I agree with you!

[@michaelhughes8057]

@@57Class You are right! Terry's version is the best!

[@zs4855]

Elvis so warm and tender and sounds pure.

[@georgephinn822]

I like Elvis version - and it’s very rare that someone would come along and knock Elvis off the throne - but Terry Stafford did just that. Terry took off like a rocket with his version of Suspicion - I was station at Sheppard Air Force Base In Witchita Falls, Texas and I go down to the Airman’s Club and listen to the music on the Duke Box and Terry Stafford “Suspicion” would be the song that everyone played. So thanks Terry for the memories - You are surely miss - but we have your suspicion to listen to. Thanks again

[@sonnysoldies5288]

Nice comment...thank you.

[@charlesmarshall2697]

Terry Stafford by far!

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

Agree

[@rickg2517]

Elvis may be the King, but Terry owns this song!

[@Marcuswelby-nx2te]

I like Terry staffords the best

[@PJBovio]

I always liked Terry's version, that was the one I knew first. As a kid, I'd thought it was Elvis and was floored when I learned it was sung by another artist; and then wondered idly if Elvis himself had a version of his own, maybe on the B-side of one of his more popular songs. SURPRISE!!! When I heard the original "Suspicion" by Elvis, I was mesmerized! Elvis's exquisite voice at its greatest with that lovely Latino beat in the background ... I was sold!! Elvis's "Suspicion" isn't only my favorite version of the song, but one of my favorite songs of all time!! 💖💖💖💖🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@miguelangelllopiscardo6883]

Cuanta razón!!!

[@francisnabrynski2997]

Ditto!

[@mauricedineen6598]

If only we had a time machine where you could get Elvis and Terry Stafford to sing in harmony on this one, Terry Stafford's arrangement shades it for me, the backing vocal on his version brings the song to a different level, the biggest compliment I could pay Terry is that if you closed your eyes you'd think it was Elvis you were listening to, the Teresa Brewer version not at the races for me I'm afraid.

[@jaslady22]

I think when hearing this on the radio, I assumed it was Elvis, Terry has an Elvis quality to his voice! That era sure was awesome, in that you could hear the words and sing along! Elvis is Elvis and those who come close are just impersonators! LOL

[@jaslady22]

I think when hearing this on the radio, I assumed it was Elvis, Terry has an Elvis quality to his voice! That era sure was awesome, in that you could hear the words and sing along! Elvis is Elvis and those who come close are just impersonators! LOL

[@mauricedineen6598]

@@jaslady22 I think it’s safe to say that this could have been Terry’s finest moment in song, as you say Elvis was Elvis and no doubt Terry had Elvis on his mind when he performed this song, he certainly did the song justice but if you’re looking for a good Elvis impersonator in the now then look no further than Ben Portsmouth.

[@nikitakelley]

Terry’s version is the ONE AND ONLY …. ☺️☺️☺️

[@michaelhughes8057]

I first heard Terry's version in my sister's friend's home, and thought it was one of the best songs I ever heard!

[@zetlacatl6323]

Y EN ESTÉREO ES FABULOSA..... AUNQUE FUÉ GRABADA EN MONO, YA LA REPROCESARON Y QUEDÓ EN REAL ESTÉREO, (NO IMITACIÓN DE ESTÉREO).

[@fredreinhard2091]

Terry owns this song. Reminds me of driving my 65 Mustang windows down blasting this song.

[@geraldocardosobapatista3083]

Lembro quando dirigia meu Fusca ouvido está música para deleite da mulherada.Kkkk

[@rustygg1]

It has to be Elvis the King! but when I first listened to Terry Stafford's version I was surprised as to how similar he sounded like Elvis

[@shakespeare_hall4788]

Terry's career started when he won an Elvis sound alike competition

[@randyjones2349]

Terry Stafford version was the best on this song, I always thought that it was Elvis for the longest time.

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

I agree

[@bernarditareyes3662]

Never, never Never!!

[@MySt0rmy]

NO one can singer Suspicion as good as Terry Stafford

[@user-lr2rp7df2i]

The instruments and background music makes TERRY STAFFORD'S Suspicion the best. When Elvis did it with the same background music both versions become at par.

[@inktvis6453]

Elvis is handsome and a wonderful singer.❤❤❤

[@timjacobs6934]

This song went through my head a few years ago. I thought what I remembered was Elvis but it was Terry Stafford. I don't remember that name. I prefer his sound to Elvis. Surprised he wasn't more famous.

[@sonnysoldies5288]

My preference also...thanks for commenting.

[@gueronva]

My sentiments exactly!

[@stevecavallaro7764]

He was an imitator...thats why

[@pattymurphy5635]

Ditto! Love love love Terry 💘

[@morenamckenzie7170]

Yes, that is the version I remember too.

[@maryspencer4975]

Elvis's voice has such a lovely tone here...beautifully nuanced. He interprets this song well.

[@jussix48]

You are so very right...!! 🕵🏼‍♀️🙂👌🏿❤️

[@stephencarpenteri2223]

In my younger days I was racked by suspicion. In my old age I'm not even curious!

[@ninarogers6234]

Very funny and SOOO true! 😂

[@sandraluciadeoliveira7422]

Gostei das três, mas a do Terry é maravilhosa ‼️😍🤩🥰💗

[@dix515]

Me gustan las 3 pero mi favorita es la versión de Elvis. Me encanta su vibrato y su voz aterciopelada de barítono.

[@germancarrasco4495]

Elvis, Terry, Terry, Elvis, Elvis, Terry, no puedo decidirme, son magníficos. Saludos desde Chile. 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱

[@brianmills5302]

Greetings, German!

[@JimMcIntyre13]

Terry Stafford wrote this song when he was only 21 and he has put so much of himself into it and it's simply the best. Terry Stafford also wrote "Amarillo by Morning" and while Terry's original version was very good, the cover by George Strait kills it! Give both versions a listen, they are on KZbin, you won't regret it!

[@sonnysoldies5288]

I'm sure Terry didn't write Suspicion but it's my pick.

[@jussix48]

Elvis Presley and his voice with these backgrounds is so unique in this number, almost like streight from Heaven...! 🕵🏼‍♀️ ❤️👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@PJBovio]

@juha vesanen: EXTREMELY WELL PUT!! 😍😍😍

[@jimtongas821]

Terry Stafford all the way.

[@freddiem8801]

I do like all three versions, but if i had to pick, it would definitely be Elvis's version. 🇬🇧🇹🇷🇬🇧🇹🇷

[@johnmatzye7000]

Please - don't compare. Appreciate greatness

[@jmrodas9]

Why shouln't we compare? Ours are opinions only, and anyone can have his or her preference. Regards and no pun intended.

[@allenwillie8583]

Terry's version is the # 10 song on my personal All-Time Top 100 Favorite songs list in the pop/rock category , Always liked his version the best with the background singers and the keyboard , IMHO it just adds that something extra special to that great song

[@user-ui2bj2gz2t]

Terry Better All Time

[@eutimiochavez415]

It is #1 on my list ,he is the best ❤❤❤❤❤ Terry

[@andyaguirre345]

Beautiful song all 3 artists did a great job . oldies forever.3 -22-2023.

[@eddyvanderstraeten2522]

Elvis simpel thé best

[@nitacruise9993]

Elvis Presley couldn't even come Close to Terry Safford singing suspicion.. Elvis Presley had a beautiful voice. But Terry Stafford sang suspicion the best. And I loved Elvis the most. This song just simply was made for Terry Stafford.

[@drewanaallman7449]

Elvis the Best always nobody compares. Love elvis 4 ever

[@mikemosherjr1758]

Agree

[@mikemosherjr1758]

Terry Stafford does a good job though

[@dickdomain719]

Elvis wasn't the best on this song, Terry's arrangement was superior so be honest with yourself.

[@EAAEAEAEAEAE]

​@@dickdomain719sorry but Elvis version is better.Terrys version is for the circus 🎪😂

[@romoniaroman7306]

I love Terry's version. The word suspicion in Elvis' rendition is too SHARP. Teresa's version is much too fast. Terry's is soft and mellow, if you are not in love, it makes you feel like you are - Terry's the best ❤❤! Thank you Terry for such a beautiful song you left the world with - RIP ❤❤!!

[@sonnysoldies5288]

Thanks for the nice comment.

[@romoniaroman7306]

@@sonnysoldies5288: My pleasure, sir - Have a good day/night.

[@miguelangelplascencia3007]

Me gusta la versión, de Terry Stafford

[@nitalopes515]

For me the great magnificent Elvis Presley ❤❤❤

[@MrDewayne]

I started listen to this song a few days ago a very good song both Elvis and Terry have really good versions of the song it's tough to pick.

[@chilljoe5621]

Great delivery from both performers. Terry would have to be the closest sound a like to Elvis which is remarkable given that no one has ever sounded like Elvis especially in the young years.

[@brianmills5302]

There was actually 3...although I understand forgetting it, awful!

[@geraldinerudeseal4986]

No one beats Elvis he had a voice like no other and beautiful ❤️ to look at

[@Cin2023]

Terry's version of the song certainly did! 😂

[@EAAEAEAEAEAE]

​@@Cin2023Terry's version is for the circus 🎪😂.

[@alan.hodges7246]

So good to be able to go back 50/60 years and listen to all these great singers. I wonder if they will listen to current music in 50 years time?

[@PJBovio]

@Alan. Hodges: I'm an old fart! I rarely bother with music beyond 1980, the year I graduated high school. I always felt music started going downhill since the inception of disco.

[@SteveN-gt2ur]

timeless song!!

[@brucew3860]

Elvis !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jimtaylor6930]

I just like the song no matter who sings it

[@alisonwilke4041]

Hi Sonny I know you didn't mean this as a competition, but there is no comparison to the way Elvis sings it 😍

[@jorgesixtoantonio3162]

King Elvis is the Best

[@easybbc]

King Elvis!

[@manuelvillarroelpizarro6326]

Elvis el rey nadie lo a superadovan a pasar siglos el rey

[@luciadamian8386]

No conocía este tema..Pero cuando la conocí con TERRY......Es WOOOW..ÚNICA CON EL

[@archielee2898]

Elvis hands down!!!

[@SidahmedTessoumi-wh6vi]

ELVIS for ever the best dont compar

[@Ramona3980]

As for me also. I thought it was Elvis until now!! I love them both 💕

[@rosariogrimaldogil5694]

Buenas tardes me inclino por Terry porque su voz es fuerte agradable y el coro de fondo magnífico

[@bernarditareyes3662]

Solo la música la hace sonar diferente a la versión de Elvis!!

[@luciazamorano3629]

No menosprecio la interpretación de Elvis Presley pero mil veces con Terry stafford. Es una interpretación inconfundible y hermosa.🌿♥️💯🌹♥️💯🌹🌿

[@robertherrera1161]

Teresa Brewer reminded me of a young Dolly Parton. All three had great musical talent.

[@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!

[@57Class]

Wasn't Terry's version the Original one?

[@MrRockabilly70]

@@57Class No he wasn’t. As the uploader of this clip has correctly stated, Elvis first released this song on the Pot Luck album in March 1962. Terry’s cover version was released as a single in February 1964. RCA finally decided to release Elvis’ version as a single in April 1964 but by that stage Terry’s version had achieved some major success on the charts and Elvis' version didn’t end up doing well at all.

[@57Class]

@@MrRockabilly70 I stand corrected !!

[@MrRockabilly70]

@@57Class No problem. All good.

[@Tennfatmatt]

@@57Class I thought so too. First time I heard 'Suspicion' on the radio, I thought it was Elvis! I hadn't heard of Terry Stafford until then!

[@marymcgivney9041]

Never new this song but now l do and it's so beautiful 😃❤😃

[@pastelitomarinela595]

La versión de terri stafford es la mejor única la escuchamos desde México 🇲🇽 🍻

[@steveallred2901]

Elvis all the way

[@harrybutcher3627]

Elvis for me. His sounds fresher and somehow less dated. Interesting that Terry's version was bigger in the US, but Elvis' bigger in the UK.

[@bobcampbell6025]

suspicion by elvis has always been one of my favourite songs by him the instrumentals with that bell like sound coupled with his early “60s vocals is just perfect on this version, teresa’s version sounded speeded up and she sounded like a chipmunk, Stafford’s version sounded flat elvis sings with emotion with all the highs and lows he’s in a different class to these two they both should’ve left this song alone

[@tonyboughman8050]

Love the backup singers in Terry's version.

[@sonnysoldies5288]

The best...

[@luislazaroskyprianidis8092]

And the trumpets

[@jonrukavina9011]

@@luislazaroskyprianidis8092 I just saw another video of Terry on the Dick Clark Show from '64 where Stafford said that effect wasn't trumpets, but a key board. I thought all these years it was trumpets, too. Gotta go with Terry on this one.

[@luislazaroskyprianidis8092]

@@jonrukavina9011 thank u my friend A big surprise to me too. Hope never need to hear Herb Albert and Louis Armstrong by this way

[@chocolatecitygemini9747]

@@jonrukavina9011 Ayyy!! No doubt!! No doubt!! 🗣👤♊

[@stanleyallen6359]

I'll go with Presley on this! 👍

[@mikegould4039]

Gotta be Elvis…

[@gdbd6181]

Being a Elvis fan l would have too say l liked all three

[@HBAmor1]

...fantásticos, mas a melhor é a do Terry, maravilha o arranjo, show !!!!! Brasil

[@brianmills5302]

What a cool vid, putting them together, back to back. Great job!

[@carlosarreola5574]

Que grandes voces, que bella época.

[@maipoints...7895]

Thanks for putting this three versions together, that way I could pick different aspects of the same song. Most important thing to me is the lirics., I can understand the words and pronunciation on Teresa Breawer version better on her version. In the tone of voice and rithem I like it better on Terry Stafford version. In dramatisation and force in the voice Elvis Presley the King., but in this song the bell in my heat rings most with Terry Stafford version. Long life for the good music 🎶

[@lachanclaimages2810]

Terry had the sound and the voice. His version is the only one that sticks. The back round vocals take it to the top. Should have had more pop hits. Sorry that he died young.

[@maurovinci9008]

Terry's version is my favorite!!!!!!!!!

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

Me too

[@eluisruano1052]

See the same

[@livmarlin4259]

All versions are very good. Elvis' version is my favorite.

[@diassergio1815]

Que buena música felicitaciones

[@mikemosherjr1758]

Elvis seems to hit the high notes better

[@frankadvanced4137]

Elvis es mi cantante, pero la versión de Terry es muy bonita. Cada uno tiene su estilo. Las dos versiones son muy buenas

[@bullwinkle1197]

Terry’s version the best hands down!

[@bidkarmauricioobandoobando1933]

Su mas grande éxito de Terry Stafford

[@EiligeIntuition]

Hy, Sunny, many thanks for this fine comparison. Born 1950 in Germany it was beside The King naturally, The Beatles and Rolling Stones one of my first famous English spoken title from the USA. So for me it's very difficult - almost impossible - to decide between Terry and Elvis in the end. I just like both versions in slightly different ways

[@aldo9887]

Salve, Hi ! : Sorry if come back to subject.- It was Terry successfully launched it all over the World.- Even sung in italian Language !!! - But I love Terry for the wonderful, nostalgic and a little melancholy regret.- Terry Stafford : an American Singer, died aged just 55.- Aldo, “one Man Band”, Songwriter ( Music and Lyrics ), from Verona city, in Veneto, nord-est of Italy.- Thanks and Greetings for 2021, Year of our God.-

[@georgesmith3151]

No contest Terry Stafford the best

[@gueronva]

Terry’s Version Is Best Sounding 🥰. I thought it was Trumpets playing the backup sounds... found out it was a early computer/synthesizer.... Thanks for Posting all 3. 💕

[@mushmanpeets7867]

Terry's version destroys the competition by far.

[@marcoantoniobritoflores2028]

The name of the instrument is the Ondioline. The Rain, The Park, And Other Things was another song that features it.

[@total.stranger]

@@mushmanpeets7867 Elvis's arrangement is lame - and his vibrato on the chorus makes me laugh - not a good idea if you're trying to sell a serious song. LOL! Stafford's arrangement has punch and sounds contemporary (for 1964).

[@carlosrios7143]

La canción es muy bella, los cantantes muy buenos.

[@patricia-hf3kg]

Terry's version does it for me!

[@sarnveishastein1201]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍I Love the Singers are back to back so we Don’t Forget the Talent of Both Men and Teresa Brewer to Keep the Memories for Other Listeners us well. So Much Good Music and Singers as been Forgotten already.Thank You

[@massimocolangeli8009]

Terry's version Is also my favorite.

[@22mdh6]

Elvis is great, Terry's version good. No one can hold a candle to Elvis, it's impossible.

[@shakespeare_hall4788]

You say despite terry's original version out sold Elvis's!

[@22mdh6]

@@shakespeare_hall4788 listened again to 3 versions Elvis is truly the best he presents the song with Suspicion being the key word none of allowing backing singers to sing that word. Terry just sings the song with no feeling, the female version is awful, Elvis as usual sings with light and shade which is what a song is all about, using the key word as the most important one. the other two don't. Elvis 's velvety tone is outstanding and gives feeling to the song. Anyone can sing a song, which is what 2 do here, Elvis never just sings he feels the song to allow the listener understand what the song is all about and tells a story. I will give you an idea of how great a singer Elvis was. The Opera singer who was asked to sing at the wedding of Prince Charles and Diana Princess of Wales of UK Royal Family was asked who in her opinion was the best singer ever, without hesitation her reply was"without a doubt Elvis Presley". It doesn't matter who if Terry outsold Elvis with the song, it is simply a choice. I know music my mother was a trained singer and came from a musical family. Without a doubt Elvis far exceeds anyone else in the 20th Century. I know Elvis used backing singers, but he was clever in that they never stole the show from him he was the one with Charisma, greatest voice, knowing how to present a song and bring in his musicians and backing singers at the right time, all for the public who adored him. There will never be another like him. He had a special gift from God, and used the talent given to him, being able to sing any genre of music from rocknroll to Gospel and everything in between.

[@shakespeare_hall4788]

@@22mdh6 yep absolutely right I'm not so keen on the choice of musical arrangement for this one with Elvis, it feels like very little effort or creative input was used.

[@22mdh6]

@@shakespeare_hall4788 Your opinion my friend, I also have an opinion, so we agree to disagree.

[@miguelangelllopiscardo6883]

ELVIS FOREVER.

[@catracho-zb4lw]

Me quedo con la versión de Terry Stafford

[@tracypaxton1054]

Much as I love Elvis Terry's version is my favorite.

[@JoseBarbosa-xm3wn]

Fantástica!

[@nancygall4828]

Elvis is my absolute favorite with this song and many other songs in comparison to other singers.

[@durcepimentel4090]

Adoro essa música

[@dr.ramong.rivera5287]

A Reality Sung by 3 Beautiful Voices.

[@jerardorojas7164]

Elvis might be the king, but this is Terry Stafford's song.

[@douglaschilcott6425]

There so close can listen to both fantastic

[@raygsbrelcik5578]

I have loved this song for Decades!!

[@rogerauclair1670]

I’ve always liked Terry Stafford’s version the best. He sounds a lot like Elvis but the background vocals are the deal breaker for me.

[@sonnysoldies5288]

Thanks for commenting.

[@user-wt2ni8vz4f]

I like the Latin flavored flavored piano in the Elvis version.

[@mauriciod6567]

Specially in this version, Terry Stafford is Unbeatable.