Mark James

Memphis singer Mark James’ recording of his composition “Suspicious Minds” found its way to producer Chips Momans, who brought it to Elvis Presley. It topped the charts in 1969 for Presley, who hit big again in 1973 with James’ “(You Were) Always On My Mind.” James also wrote B.J. Thomas’s 1968 hit “Hooked on a Feeling” and songs for numerous films including “Kramer vs. Kramer,” “Honeymoon in Vegas” and “Reservoir Dogs.” He composed his first film score for the 2001 short film “Trade Day.”

Key songs in the James catalog include “Suspicious Minds,” “(You Were) Always On My Mind,” “Hooked On A Feeling,” “Eyes Of A New York Woman,” “Moody Blue,” “Sunday Sunrise” and “Everybody Loves A Rain Song.”

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