Deanna Summers
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Deanna Summers is an American songwriter
born in Mississippi
. The family relocated to Memphis, Tennessee
in 1952 where she attended Kingsbury Jr. High School. She also attended Humes High School http://home.roadrunner.com/~hifiebay/humes.jpg before her family relocated to Dallas, Texas
. She has been an active member of BMI (Broadcast Music Incorporated
) as both a songwriter
and publisher affiliate since 1965. She is co-owner of Silicon Music Publishing and many of her composition
s have been recorded by various artists. Her songs and published works have appeared on Capri Records, Tear Drop Records, Charay Records, Mister Rock Records, Enviken Records, Le Cam Records, Country Disco Records, Rollercoaster Records, Primo Records, Crystal Clear Sound Records, Collector Records, Collectable Records, Big Beat Records, Lake County Records, Domino Records, Front Row Records, Maridene Records, Helvis Records, W&G Records.
In 1977 she wrote "Goodbye Priscilla (Bye Bye Baby Blue)
" as a tribute to Elvis Presley
and Priscilla Presley
. The song was issued by Tear Drop Records in 1977 and became one of her most popular composition
s. The "Goodbye Priscilla" 45
is now a much sought after collectible
and has been issued on several Elvis "tribute
" compilation
albums and CDs
. She later met with Priscilla Presley
and personally presented her with a copy of the original 45rpm record
. When "Goodbye Priscilla" was first released in 1977 there was some confusion about which Priscilla it was written for-Priscilla Presley
or Priscilla Davis who was a main character in the famous Cullen Davis Murder Trials. In his book "Blood Will Tell-The Murder Trials Of Cullen Davis" author Gary Cartwright credits the song (page 199) as referring to Priscilla Davis. However, this song was written solely for Priscilla Presley as a tribute to Elvis.
Summers was profiled in the Dictionary of International Biography (1982 Edition published by IBC Cambridge). She is also profiled in Songwriter's Market (1979–Present) published by Writer's Digest Books.
; Songwriter
; Music Publisher. Career includes; Co-Founder, Silicon Music Publishers, 1965; Secretary, Silicon Music/Domino Records; First published work, "My Yearbook, 1965; Co-Founder, Domino Records, 1968; Co-Founder, Front Row Records, 1976; First commercial recordings as an artist, 1976 including "Ballad Of Moon Dog Mayne, 1976; "Do You Think I'm Sexy", 1979. Member, Broadcast Music. Inc. (writer and publisher affiliate), 1965–Present; European promotional tours, 1980–Present; Recorded works distributed worldwide; Compositions include: "Ballad Of Moondog Mayne"; "Baby Please Tell Me Why"; "Crazy Cat Corner"; ""Domino"; "Don't Let Me Down Baby"; "Goodbye Priscilla (Bye Bye Baby Blue)
"; "Honey Your Mind's Working Overtime"; "Hot Pants"; "I Love A Mystery"; "Just Together"; "Long Story Song"; "My Yearbook"; "Rat Fink"; "Rockin' Fever"; "So"; "Still The Grand Ole Opry
Queen"; "Who Stole The Marker (From The Grave Of Bonnie Parker)"; Co-Producer of Domino/Front Row recording sessions; Honors include: Award, Silicon Music Publishers for Distribution and Outstanding Promotions Of "Grand Ole Opry Queen" from Pittman Publications, Alabama.
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
born in Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, whose name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi...
. The family relocated to Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis is a city in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Shelby County. The city is located on the 4th Chickasaw Bluff, south of the confluence of the Wolf and Mississippi rivers....
in 1952 where she attended Kingsbury Jr. High School. She also attended Humes High School http://home.roadrunner.com/~hifiebay/humes.jpg before her family relocated to Dallas, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in the South and fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States...
. She has been an active member of BMI (Broadcast Music Incorporated
Broadcast Music Incorporated
Broadcast Music, Inc. is one of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed...
) as both a songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
and publisher affiliate since 1965. She is co-owner of Silicon Music Publishing and many of her composition
Musical composition
Musical composition can refer to an original piece of music, the structure of a musical piece, or the process of creating a new piece of music. People who practice composition are called composers.- Musical compositions :...
s have been recorded by various artists. Her songs and published works have appeared on Capri Records, Tear Drop Records, Charay Records, Mister Rock Records, Enviken Records, Le Cam Records, Country Disco Records, Rollercoaster Records, Primo Records, Crystal Clear Sound Records, Collector Records, Collectable Records, Big Beat Records, Lake County Records, Domino Records, Front Row Records, Maridene Records, Helvis Records, W&G Records.
In 1977 she wrote "Goodbye Priscilla (Bye Bye Baby Blue)
Goodbye Priscilla (Bye Bye Baby Blue)
Goodbye Priscilla is a song written by Deanna Summers, David Saxton and Ben Shaw. It was published by Silicon Music, BMI in 1977 and first recorded by Gene Summers that same year...
" as a tribute to Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
and Priscilla Presley
Priscilla Presley
Priscilla Presley is an American actress and businesswoman. She is the ex-wife of singer Elvis Presley, and the mother of singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Presley....
. The song was issued by Tear Drop Records in 1977 and became one of her most popular composition
Musical composition
Musical composition can refer to an original piece of music, the structure of a musical piece, or the process of creating a new piece of music. People who practice composition are called composers.- Musical compositions :...
s. The "Goodbye Priscilla" 45
45
Year 45 was a common year starting on Friday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Vinicius and Sabinus...
is now a much sought after collectible
Collectible
A collectable or collectible is any object regarded as being of value or interest to a collector . There are numerous types of collectables and terms to denote those types. An antique is a collectable that is old...
and has been issued on several Elvis "tribute
Tribute
A tribute is wealth, often in kind, that one party gives to another as a sign of respect or, as was often the case in historical contexts, of submission or allegiance. Various ancient states, which could be called suzerains, exacted tribute from areas they had conquered or threatened to conquer...
" compilation
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
albums and CDs
CDS
-Computing and electronics:* Cadence Design Systems, American Electronic Design Automation software company* Chromatography data system, software to control chromatography instruments* Cockpit display system* Compact Discs...
. She later met with Priscilla Presley
Priscilla Presley
Priscilla Presley is an American actress and businesswoman. She is the ex-wife of singer Elvis Presley, and the mother of singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Presley....
and personally presented her with a copy of the original 45rpm record
Gramophone record
A gramophone record, commonly known as a phonograph record , vinyl record , or colloquially, a record, is an analog sound storage medium consisting of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove...
. When "Goodbye Priscilla" was first released in 1977 there was some confusion about which Priscilla it was written for-Priscilla Presley
Priscilla Presley
Priscilla Presley is an American actress and businesswoman. She is the ex-wife of singer Elvis Presley, and the mother of singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Presley....
or Priscilla Davis who was a main character in the famous Cullen Davis Murder Trials. In his book "Blood Will Tell-The Murder Trials Of Cullen Davis" author Gary Cartwright credits the song (page 199) as referring to Priscilla Davis. However, this song was written solely for Priscilla Presley as a tribute to Elvis.
Summers was profiled in the Dictionary of International Biography (1982 Edition published by IBC Cambridge). She is also profiled in Songwriter's Market (1979–Present) published by Writer's Digest Books.
Biography
WriterWriter
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
; Songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
; Music Publisher. Career includes; Co-Founder, Silicon Music Publishers, 1965; Secretary, Silicon Music/Domino Records; First published work, "My Yearbook, 1965; Co-Founder, Domino Records, 1968; Co-Founder, Front Row Records, 1976; First commercial recordings as an artist, 1976 including "Ballad Of Moon Dog Mayne, 1976; "Do You Think I'm Sexy", 1979. Member, Broadcast Music. Inc. (writer and publisher affiliate), 1965–Present; European promotional tours, 1980–Present; Recorded works distributed worldwide; Compositions include: "Ballad Of Moondog Mayne"; "Baby Please Tell Me Why"; "Crazy Cat Corner"; ""Domino"; "Don't Let Me Down Baby"; "Goodbye Priscilla (Bye Bye Baby Blue)
Goodbye Priscilla (Bye Bye Baby Blue)
Goodbye Priscilla is a song written by Deanna Summers, David Saxton and Ben Shaw. It was published by Silicon Music, BMI in 1977 and first recorded by Gene Summers that same year...
"; "Honey Your Mind's Working Overtime"; "Hot Pants"; "I Love A Mystery"; "Just Together"; "Long Story Song"; "My Yearbook"; "Rat Fink"; "Rockin' Fever"; "So"; "Still The Grand Ole Opry
Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry is a weekly country music stage concert in Nashville, Tennessee, that has presented the biggest stars of that genre since 1925. It is also among the longest-running broadcasts in history since its beginnings as a one-hour radio "barn dance" on WSM-AM...
Queen"; "Who Stole The Marker (From The Grave Of Bonnie Parker)"; Co-Producer of Domino/Front Row recording sessions; Honors include: Award, Silicon Music Publishers for Distribution and Outstanding Promotions Of "Grand Ole Opry Queen" from Pittman Publications, Alabama.
Sources
- BMI Repertoire Search (online)
- Front page article (published by The Garland Daily News), June 1, 1965, Texas
- "Nashville Report" by Paul Perry (published by Record World Magazine, New York) July 6, 1968
- WYNK-AM Radio, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Jim Horn P.D.), August 31, 1968
- Tuscaloosa News, May 3, 1970, Alabama
- WESO-AM Radio, Oxford, Massachusetts, May 19, 1970
- WNTC-AM Radio, Potsdam, New York, November 16, 1970
- KGCP-AM Radio, Grafton, North Dakota, December 1, 1970
- Disc Collector Magazine issue #35, January, 1971 USA
- "Bill Gavin's Personal Picks" (published by The Gavin Report), February 5, 1971 USA
- "Newcomer Picks" (published by Cash Box Magazine, New York), February 13, 1971
- "Nashville Scene" (published by Billboard Magazine, New York), April 3, 1971
- "A Song On Hot Pants" (published by The Sun Newspaper, Melbourne, Australia), May 3, 1971
- "DJ's Corner" by Bill Jones (published by The Music City News, Nashville), July, 1971
- Tuscaloosa News, September 13, 1971, Alabama
- "Variety Talk" by Glen Kelly (published by Brite-Star News), May issue, 1971 USA
- "Platta Chatta 'n Stuff" by H.V. Schreiner (published by Country Corner, New York), July 1971,
- "Signings" (published by Billboard Magazine, N.Y.), April 7, 1979
- "Showcase" (published by The Garland Daily News), August 28, 1980, Texas
- Dictionary of International Biography 1982 Edition (published by IBC Cambridge) USA