Joy Byers
Joy Byers | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 17, 1934 |
| Died | May 10, 2017 (aged 82) |
| Occupation | Songwriter |
| Known for | Songwriter for Elvis Presley |
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.