Donnie Owens (October 30, 1932 – October 27, 1994) was an American singer, guitarist, producer, and composer. He achieved national recognition with his 1958 hit single "Need You," which peaked at No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained on the chart for 15 weeks. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donnie_Owens?utm_source=openai)) Owens was a key collaborator with artist and producer Lee Hazlewood and served as an executive producer for LHI Records. As a session musician, he played rhythm guitar for notable artists including Duane Eddy, Nancy Sinatra, and Elvis Presley. His contributions to the music industry spanned performing, producing, and songwriting, leaving a lasting impact on the pop and country genres.