American Songwriter

44 Years Ago, Willie Nelson Topped the Chart With the Definitive Version of a Song Previously Recorded by Elvis Presley and Brenda Lee

On this day (May 8) in 1982, Willie Nelson started a two-week run at the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with “Always on My Mind.” While Nelson hadn’t heard the song before it was pitched ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Mark James, Grammy-Winning “Always on My Mind” and “Hooked on a Feeling” Songwriter, Dies at 83

He wrote often for Elvis Presley, who had his last No. 1 with James' "Suspicious Minds." By Zoe G. Phillips Mark James, the Grammy-winning Songwriters Hall of Fame member behind hits like “Hooked on a ...
Variety

Mark James, Songwriter of ‘Suspicious Minds,’ ‘Always on My Mind’ and ‘Hooked on a Feeling,’ Dies at 83

Mark James, a Songwriters Hall of Fame member who wrote or co-wrote “Suspicious Minds,” “Always on My Mind” and “Hooked on a Feeling,” died June 8 at his home in Nashville. The news was reported by ...
Los Angeles Times

Mark James, ‘Always on My Mind’ and ‘Suspicious Minds’ songwriter, dies at 83

Mark James, the songwriter behind lovelorn rock and country hits like Elvis Presley’s “Suspicious Minds” and Willie Nelson’s “Always on My Mind,” has died. He was 83. James’ death on Saturday, at his ...