Introduction
Priscilla Mitchell (September 18, 1941 – September 24, 2014) was an American country music singer.
Biography
Priscilla Mitchell began as a Rock 'n' Roll singer in the 1950s as well as a background singer for NRC Records, and became most popular as a duet performer when she cut a string of duet recordings, in the 1960s, with country singer Roy Drusky. Drusky and Mitchell recorded a series of hits, their best-selling recordings being country music "cheating songs", including their biggest hit together, "Yes, Mr. Peters", released in 1965, becoming number 1 on the country charts.
Priscilla Mitchell was married to country singer, songwriter, actor, and session guitarist Jerry Reed from 1959 until his death on September 1, 2008; together they had two daughters who are also country singers.
The song "It Comes and Goes" she also recorded under the name "Sadina".
Mitchell died on September 24, 2014, following a short illness, six days after her 73rd birthday. She is survived by her daughters, her sister and her two grandchildren.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Love's Eternal Triangle | — | Mercury |
| 1966 | Together Again | 14 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | "Yes, Mr. Peters" | 1 | Love's Eternal Triangle |
| "Slippin' Around" | 45 | ||
| "It Comes and Goes" | — | singles only | |
| 1966 | "Sweet Talk" | — | |
| "Acres of Heartaches" | — | ||
| 1967 | "I'll Never Tell on You" | 61 | |
| "He's Not for Real" | 53 | ||
| 1968 | "Your Old Handy Man" | 73 | |
| "Natch'illy Ain't No Good" | — |