Mark James (songwriter)

Mark James
Mark James
Birth name	Francis Rodney Zambon
Also known as	Francis Zambon
Born	November 29, 1940; Houston, Texas
Died	June 8, 2024 (aged 83); Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, record producer
Instrument(s)	Vocals
Years active	1968–2024
Labels	Bell, Scepter, Liberty, Masterfonics

Mark James (born Francis Rodney Zambon; November 29, 1940 – June 8, 2024) was an American songwriter. He wrote hits for B.J. Thomas, Brenda Lee and Elvis Presley, including Presley's hit single "Suspicious Minds".^[1]

^ 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.

[Jones2010-1] 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.

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