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Joyce Alene Byers Johnston, (May 17, 1934 – May 10, 2017)[2] was an American songwriter best known for her work with Elvis Presley.[3][4] She wrote Timi Yuro's 1962 hit "What's A Matter Baby".[5]
Joy Byers | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 17, 1934 |
| Died | May 10, 2017 (aged 82) |
| Occupation | Songwriter |
| Known for | Songwriter for Elvis Presley[1] |
She was married to the music producer Bob Johnston. In later years, Johnston claimed that some songs credited to his wife Joy Byers were actually co-written, or solely written by himself.[6]
- 1967, "Let Yourself Go" from the 1968 film Speedway, writer[7]
- 1965, "Please Don't Stop Loving Me", from the 1966 film Frankie and Johnny, writer[8]
- 1964, "It Hurts Me", writer[9]
- 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, writer[10]
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