Remember a while back I posted the worst album covers that I could find?
"Joyce" was one of them- and I've not been able to find out who she was.
Today I am happy to report that I have FINALLY found out who in the hell Joyce is!
Or should I say was?
Her full name is Joyce Drake and her album, simply titled "Joyce" was released in 1983 and includes the track "I Get All Excited."
Damn.
I hate to think how she looked when she was excited.
Im still looking for the track to post here- if anyone has it please contact me!!
Thanks to Nick Di Fonzo's new book, The Worst Album Covers in the World
If you live in the UK you should be able to find it for about £7.99
Joyce looked to be possibly be in her early 40s on the album cover. I have located 3 Joyce Drakes living in Texas that would match her age. Found them in the Texas DMV by driver's license.
Posted by: Joe | November 25, 2010 at 03:24 AM
This album is DOMINATING on the Billboard 200; it debuted at number 1 and has been there for 39 consecutive weeks, and her smash single "Get All Excited" is blowing up on Urban radio... GO JOYCE!
Posted by: Brittany | May 03, 2009 at 11:48 PM
Joyce is my mother in law and she thinks it is really touching that people are talking about her album.
Posted by: Meredith | December 17, 2008 at 01:11 PM
You can put your face in her picture at www.faceinhole.com it is really funny! You get to keep the glasses and hair on.
Posted by: Elise | September 18, 2008 at 02:04 PM
I would have enjoyed hearing the whole song. I have enjoyed finding this album cover and happy to hear alittle of the music. Joyce should be very proud of her accomplishments and the record cover is very nice!
Thanks-
Posted by: S P Tuttle | August 18, 2008 at 09:26 PM
I want Joyce to have my babies
Posted by: I Love Joyce | July 14, 2008 at 04:30 PM
becky's comment kicks ass
Posted by: Joyce | June 24, 2008 at 01:44 PM
HEY CARL - I HAVE A SEALED COPY OF THE JOYCE LP!
It can be found on my website, Black Gem Records, at www.blackgemrecords.com. You can contact me from there.
Here's a link to her page: http://blackgemrecords.com/gallery/v/forsale-bydate/08April16/joyce.jpg.html
Hope to hear from you!
Posted by: Blackgem | May 23, 2008 at 08:12 AM
I want to buy this album - or at least 'hear' it. Has anyone got a copy for sale or a CD version?
Cheers
Carl (Nottingham, UK).
Posted by: Carl Hufton | April 28, 2008 at 01:28 PM
I want to buy this album - or at least 'hear' it. Has anyone got a copy for sale or a CD version?
Cheers
Carl (Nottingham, UK).
Posted by: Carl Hufton | April 28, 2008 at 01:26 PM
Joyce is my sister. Everything you are all saying about her is true, kind, sweet, loving, inspirational and a great pianist. I'm touched that you are interested in her music from so long ago. Blessings, Babs Klassen
Posted by: Babs Klassen | April 20, 2008 at 10:51 AM
Hey, I have this LP. A couple tunes are hilarious. You can check it out on my web site, the Black Gem Records "Odd-itorium" (yes, I'm shamelessly promoting it!) at http://blackgemrecords.com.
Cool lp covers for fun browsing or purchase. More than 2500 available, plus a nice archive of sold ones. Believe it or not, I have some you might think are even BETTER than Joyce (though she's pretty tough to beat). Enjoy!
Posted by: blackgem | March 31, 2008 at 01:37 AM
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed.
-Joyce Drake, 1936
Posted by: BECKY | January 07, 2008 at 08:20 PM
I LOVE JOYCE!!!
Posted by: jamie | January 07, 2008 at 08:17 PM
i have this album (including) album cover in my apartment right now.
Posted by: jason ellerbe | August 19, 2007 at 07:27 PM
i have this album (including) album cover in my apartment right now.
Posted by: jason ellerbe | August 19, 2007 at 07:27 PM
i have this album (including) album cover in my apartment right now.
Posted by: jason ellerbe | August 19, 2007 at 07:27 PM
WE LOVE JOYCE!!
WE HAVE A PICTURE OF HER ALBUM COVER EVERYWHERE AT OUR JOB.
SHE ROCKS!!!
Posted by: CRYS | July 25, 2007 at 03:06 PM
here is the song you were seeking
http://joyce.ytmnd.com/
Posted by: psuth | July 22, 2007 at 07:52 AM
I ran across this site while looking into the whols Joyce phenom. I know Joyce...she does live back in Sealy and there are a couple copies of the album left but just personal ones. It was also produced in cassette format with the same cover.
Posted by: Brad | July 03, 2007 at 01:09 PM
I too grew up in Sealy in the 1970s. I met Joyce once and she seemed very nice. I remember that she was a hell of pianist, but I had no idea she had cut an album. I wonder if she knows she's an Internet celebrity? I was trying to explain this weird Joyce phenomenom to my mother recently and she said she had heard Joyce and her husband might be moving back to Sealy. If so, I'll try to snag an album. Ha ha! Yes!
Posted by: Paul | December 20, 2006 at 08:49 PM
We think Joyce is HOTT!!!!!!!
She inspired us to make sweet sweet love to a Burmese python!!1
<3 <3
We think she is THE BOMB!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Adrian Jane and Shaz | November 27, 2006 at 08:00 PM
Hey, I ran accross your site while looking up info on Walter Solek for my new book... I swear, my stupid Joyce record really has gotten around. FYI, I have never seen another one. I have a feeling they are in some giant warehouse of unsold records somewhere. Check www.BizarreRecords.com for more bizarre records!
Posted by: Nick DiFonzo | December 30, 2005 at 08:14 PM
Yes.. that DOES look like Dorothy Michaels from Tootsie! I thought the very same thing. I'm currently looking for a copy of this album.. If I find it - I'll send you a file of some of the trax!
Posted by: Mickley O'mackley | December 28, 2005 at 11:42 AM
lord have mercy, she has another album i think called joyce 1999
Posted by: bob | October 19, 2005 at 03:59 PM