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), or simply Elvis, was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as Cultural impact of Elvis Presley, one ...

. She wrote

Timi Yuro Rosemary Victoria Yuro (August 4, 1940 – March 30, 2004), known professionally as Timi Yuro, was an American singer-songwriter. Sometimes called "the little girl with the big voice," she is considered to be one of the first blue-eyed soul sty ...

'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 days Johnston was born into a professional mus ...

. In later years, Johnston claimed that some songs credited to his wife Joy Byers were actually co-written, or solely written by himself.

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* 1965, " Please Don't Stop Loving Me", from the 1966 film '' Frankie and Johnny'', writer * 1964, "

It Hurts Me "It Hurts Me" is a 1964 Top 40 song recorded by Elvis Presley on RCA Victor. Credited to Joy Byers and Charles E. Daniels, "It Hurts Me" is a ballad that was recorded by Elvis Presley on January 12, 1964.Jorgensen, p.189 It was first released as ...

", 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 musical film directed by George Sidney and starring Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret. The film is regarded by fans and film critics as one of Presley's best films, and it is noted for the on-screen chemistry be ...

'', writer * 1967, " Let Yourself Go" from the 1968 film ''

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'', writer

References

External links

Joy Byers on Elvis.com

Joy Byers credits on AllMusic
American women songwriters 1934 births 2017 deaths 21st-century American women {{US-songwriter-stub