Mark James, the Grammy-winning Songwriters Hall of Fame member behind hits like “Hooked on a Feeling, “Suspicious Minds” and “Always on My Mind,” has died. He was 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.

Mark Warren Thomas, born 3/27/1959, of North Chatham, formerly of Hope, Rhode Island, passed away on February 13th 2025. He was predeceased by his parents, Marjorie (nee Tabor) and James Warren ...

Moman produced Thomas' recordings of "The Eyes of a New York Woman," giving James his first hit in 1968. Thomas followed with two more James songs, "Hooked on a Feeling" and "It's Only Love," in 1969.

Mark James, who wrote 'Suspicious Minds,' 'Always on My Mind' and 'Hooked on a Feeling,' has died, The Songwriters Hall of Fame member was 83.