Goodbye Priscilla (Bye Bye Baby Blue)
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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. The song was initially released by Tear Drop Records
as a one-sided, promotional
, single
and later re-issued with "World Of Illusion" as the flip side (#TD 3405).
"Goodbye Priscilla" was written as a tribute to Elvis and Priscilla Presley
. (D Magazine, January 18, 1978 issue, page 18 "Upfront" column, published by Dallas Southwest Media Corporation) The "Goodbye Priscilla" 45
is now a much-sought-after collectible
and has been issued on several Elvis "tribute" compilation
albums and CDs. When "Goodbye Priscilla (Bye Bye Baby Blue)" was first released there was a controversy
about which Priscilla it was written for: Priscilla Presley
, or Priscilla Davis, wife of T. Cullen Davis
and central figure in the T. 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, wife of T. Cullen Davis
.
Gene Summers discography from Rocky Productions, France
Gene Summers discography from Wangdangdula Finland
Gene Summers session data from Tapio's Fin-A-Billy, Finland
Deanna Summers
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 before her family relocated to Dallas, Texas. She has been an active member of BMI as both a...
, David Saxton and Ben Shaw. It was published by Silicon Music, BMI in 1977 and first recorded by Gene Summers
Gene Summers
Gene Summers is an American rock/rockabilly singer and entertainer. Some of his classic recordings include "School of Rock 'n Roll", "Straight Skirt", "Nervous", "Gotta Lotta That", "Twixteen", "Alabama Shake" and his biggest-selling single "Big Blue Diamonds"...
that same year. The song was initially released by Tear Drop Records
Tear Drop Records
Tear Drop Records was a record label founded in Winnie, Texas in the early 1960s by record pioneer and radio personality Huey P Meaux. As a DJ, Meaux was known as the "Crazy Cajun", a name that stuck with him throughout his long, music career....
as a one-sided, promotional
Promotional recording
A promotional recording, or promo, is an audio or video recording distributed for free, usually in order to promote a recording that is or soon will be commercially available...
, single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
and later re-issued with "World Of Illusion" as the flip side (#TD 3405).
"Goodbye Priscilla" was written as a tribute to Elvis 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....
. (D Magazine, January 18, 1978 issue, page 18 "Upfront" column, published by Dallas Southwest Media Corporation) 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" 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. When "Goodbye Priscilla (Bye Bye Baby Blue)" was first released there was a controversy
Controversy
Controversy is a state of prolonged public dispute or debate, usually concerning a matter of opinion. The word was coined from the Latin controversia, as a composite of controversus – "turned in an opposite direction," from contra – "against" – and vertere – to turn, or versus , hence, "to turn...
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, wife of T. Cullen Davis
T. Cullen Davis
Thomas Cullen Davis is an American oil heir. He was arrested for, and later acquitted of, the murders of his stepdaughter and his estranged wife's boyfriend, then hiring a hitman to kill his estranged wife and a judge.-Criminal trials:In August 1976, Davis was charged with the murder of his...
and central figure in the T. 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, wife of T. Cullen Davis
T. Cullen Davis
Thomas Cullen Davis is an American oil heir. He was arrested for, and later acquitted of, the murders of his stepdaughter and his estranged wife's boyfriend, then hiring a hitman to kill his estranged wife and a judge.-Criminal trials:In August 1976, Davis was charged with the murder of his...
.
Discography references
Gene Summers discography from Rockin' Country Style, USAGene Summers discography from Rocky Productions, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
Gene Summers discography from Wangdangdula Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
Gene Summers session data from Tapio's Fin-A-Billy, Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
Sources
- D Magazine, January 18, 1978 issue, page 18 "Upfront" column, (published by Dallas Southwest Media Corporation)
- "Blood Will Tell: The Murder Trials Of T. Cullen Davis" by Gary Cartwright (published by Pocket Books USA 1978/1980)
- Liner notes "The Ultimate School Of Rock & RollThe Ultimate School of Rock & RollThe Ultimate School Of Rock & Roll is a 32-track CD by Gene Summers. It is a compilation of his biggest hits including out-takes and alternate tracks. The CD was released nationally in the United States by Crystal Clear Sound Records in 1997 and is still in print...
" 1997 USA - Article and sessionography in issue 15 (1977) of New Kommotion Magazine UK
- Article and sessionography in issue 23 (1980) of New Kommotion Magazine UK
- Feature article and sessionography in issue 74 (1999) of Rockin' Fifties Magazine GermanyGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
- Feature article with photo spread in issue 53 (2000) of Bill Griggs' Rockin' 50s Magazine USA
- Feature Article with photo spread in issue 54 (2000) of Bill Griggs' Rockin' 50s Magazine USA