Mark James (songwriter)
Mark James (born Francis Rodney Zambon; November 29, 1940 – June 8, 2024)[1] was an American singer-songwriter and producer. He wrote hits for singers B.J. Thomas, Brenda Lee, and Elvis Presley. He wrote Presley's last US number one hit single, "Suspicious Minds."[2]
Mark James | |
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Birth name | Francis Rodney Zambon |
Also known as | Francis Zambon |
Born | Houston, Texas, U.S. | November 29, 1940
Died | June 8, 2024 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. | (aged 83)
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, producer |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1968–2024 |
Labels | Bell, Scepter, Liberty, Masterfonics |
Associated acts | Elvis Presley |
James died on June 8, 2024 at his home in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 83.[3][4]
References
- ↑ Edwards, Joe (September 22, 1985). "Nashville Sound: Encouraging Word Spurred Career". The Victoria Advocate. https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=861&dat=19850921&id=fpEqAAAAIBAJ&pg=6208,5905272. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
- ↑ Jones, Roben (February 1, 2010). Memphis Boys: the Story of American Studios. Univ. Press of Mississippi. p. 19. ISBN 978-1-60473-401-0. Retrieved November 22, 2010.
- ↑ Brodsky, Greg (June 11, 2024) (in en-US). Mark James, Songwriter of 'Suspicious Minds' and Other Hits, Dies. https://bestclassicbands.com/mark-james-songwriter-obitiuary-suspicious-minds-hooked-on-a-feeling-6-11-24/. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ↑ Mark James, Houston songwriter known for Elvis Presley hit 'Suspicious Minds,' has died