Joyce Alene Byers Johnston, (May 17, 1934 – May 10, 2017) was an American songwriter best known for her work with
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as Cultural impact of Elvis Presley, one of the most significant cultural figures of the ...
. She wrote
Timi Yuro's 1962 hit "What's A Matter Baby".
She was married to the music producer
Bob Johnston
Donald William "Bob" Johnston (May 14, 1932 – August 14, 2015) was an American record producer, best known for his work with Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Leonard Cohen, and Simon & Garfunkel.
Early life and career
Johnston was born into a profe ...
. In later years, Johnston claimed that some songs credited to his wife Joy Byers were actually co-written, or solely written by himself.
Select discography
* 1967, "
Let Yourself Go" from the 1968 film ''
Speedway
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*Edmonton International Speedway, also known as Speedway Park, a former motor raceway in Edmonton, Alberta.
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'', writer
* 1965, "
Please Don't Stop Loving Me", from the 1966 film ''
Frankie and Johnny'', writer
* 1964, "
It Hurts Me", writer
* 1964, "
When You Loved Me", writer
* 1964, "
She Was My Baby (He Was My Friend)", writer
* 1963, "
C'mon Everybody" from the musical film ''
Viva Las Vegas
''Viva Las Vegas'' is a 1964 American rock and roll musical film directed by George Sidney, written by Sally Benson, choreographed by David Winters, and starring Elvis Presley, Ann-Margret, Cesare Danova, William Demarest and Nicky Blair ...
'', writer
References
External links
Joy Byers on Elvis.comJoy Byers credits on AllMusic
American women songwriters
1934 births
2017 deaths
21st-century American women
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