Joyce Alene Byers Johnston (May 17, 1934 – May 10, 2017) was an American songwriter best known for her work with Elvis Presley. She wrote Timi Yuro's 1962 hit "What's A Matter Baby".
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.
Select discography 1967, "Let Yourself Go" from the 1968 film Speedway, 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, writer
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External links Joy Byers on Elvis.com Joy Byers credits on AllMusic