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).
[1] The "Goodbye Priscilla" 45 is now a much-sought-after collectible and has been issued on several Elvis "tribute" compilation albums and CDs.
In his book Blood Will Tell: The Murder Trials Of Cullen Davis author Gary Cartwright credited the song (page 199) as referring to Priscilla Davis.
Gene Summers discography from Rockin' Country Style, United States Gene Summers discography from Rocky Productions, France Gene Summers discography Archived 2007-09-30 at the Wayback Machine from Wangdangdula Finland Gene Summers session data from Tapio's Fin-A-Billy, Finland