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Francis Jammes (French pronunciation: [fʁɑ̃sis ʒam]; 2 December 1868, in Tournay – 1 November 1938, in Hasparren) was a French and European poet. He spent most of his life in his native region of Béarn and the Basque Country and his poems are known for their lyricism and for singing the pleasures of a humble country life (donkeys, maidens).
Francis Rodney Zambon (November 29, 1940 – June 8, 2024), known professionally as Mark James, was an American songwriter. He wrote hits for B.J. Thomas , Brenda Lee and Elvis Presley , including Hooked on a Feeling , Always on My Mind , and Presley's hit single " Suspicious Minds ".
"Lust for Life" is a 1977 song performed by American singer Iggy Pop and co-written by David Bowie, featured on the album of the same name. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked it at No. 149 on their list of " The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time ", re-ranking it at No. 325 in their 2021 updated list.
James Francis McHugh (July 10, 1894 – May 23, 1969) [1] was an American composer. One of the most prolific songwriters from the 1920s to the 1950s, he is credited with over 500 songs.
John Alfred Mandel (November 23, 1925 – June 29, 2020) was an American composer and arranger of popular songs, film music and jazz.The musicians he worked with include Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Anita O'Day, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Diane Schuur and Shirley Horn.
The lyrics of "James" narrate a heartfelt conversation between two friends who chose different paths in life, reflecting on the choices they've made and the pressures of societal and familial expectations. The lyrics are directed at "James," a friend who has taken a more traditional, stable path by prioritizing education and responsibility.
The lyrics for the jingle were composed by George Goehring, who had written the original song's music, but not its lyrics. [11] Connie Francis' version served as the theme song for the 1993 British television series Lipstick on Your Collar. This was, however, set during the Suez Crisis of 1956, three years before Francis' hit single. [12]
Eddie Snyder, James Last, Larry Kusik, Rudolf Gunter-Loose " Games That Lovers Play " is a popular song composed by James Last which became a hit for multiple artists in 1966 and 1967. The song has been recorded more than 100 times.