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
Birth nameFrancis Rodney Zambon
Also known asFrancis Zambon
Born(1940-11-29)November 29, 1940
Houston, Texas, U.S.
DiedJune 8, 2024(2024-06-08) (aged 83)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, producer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1968–2024
LabelsBell, Scepter, Liberty, Masterfonics
Associated actsElvis Presley

James died on June 8, 2024 at his home in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 83.[3][4]

References

  1. 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. 
  2. 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.
  3. 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. 
  4. Mark James, Houston songwriter known for Elvis Presley hit 'Suspicious Minds,' has died