Daena Jay

Daena Jay is a South-African songwriter, who served as a Lyricist, Performer, and Songwriter for the ABC soap opera General Hospital, along with her writer-producer partner Bobby Hartry.

Music Credits
Date	Title	Credit	Notes
7 September 2010	Home Again	Lyrics, Performer, Writer	Love theme for Sonny/Brenda
18 February 2011	This Could Be	Lyrics, Performer, Writer
16 December 2013	We Lost Our Way	Lyrics, Performer, Writer	Theme for Spinelli/Maxie
16 July 2014	Reaching	Lyrics, Performer, Writer
2 September 2016	Love Like This	Lyrics, Writer	with Bobby Hartry
29 September 2023	Here and Now	Lyrics, Performer, Writer	Love theme for Spencer/Trina

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v - e Crew Members
Creators:
Frank and Doris Hursley
Executive Producer(s):
Frank Valentini (2012-present)
Head Writer(s):
Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten (2024-present)
Behind the Scenes
Directors:
Jillian Dedote (2024-present) · Erica Eng (2024-present) · Tina Keller (2017-present) · Nina Kramer (2024-present) · Rory Kramer (2024-present) · Rob Markham (2019-present) · Allison Reames Smith (2019-present) · Aubrey Smyth (2024-present) · Gary Tomlin (2016-present) · Jessica Tuck (2025-present) · Frank Valentini (2012-present) · Denise Van Cleave (2014-present) · Cherie Wall (2023-present) · Phideaux Xavier (2007-Present)
Art, Design, & Sets / Costumes & Makeup / Music:
Kurt Biederwolf (Music: 2013-present) · Paul Glass (Music: 2012-present) · Billy Hoffman (Costumes: 2017-present) · Steve Hopkins (Music: 2012-present) · Shawn Reeves (Costumes: 2012-present) · Alice Volonino (Costumes: 1993-present)
Producers:
Michelle Henry (2003-present) · Jason Marshall (2019-present) · Jeffrey Sierks (2018-present) · Cherie Wall (2023-present) · M.K. Weir (2013-present) · Jennifer Whittaker-Brogdon (2013-present)
Production Management:
Peter Fillmore (Prod Mgmt: 2004-present) · Mark Teschner (Casting: 1989-present) ·
Stunts:
Janelle Beaudry ("Ava": 2020) · Heather Leah Bonono ("Carly": 2025) · Katelyn Brooke ("Esme": 2022) · Melanin Rosalin Heard ("Phyllis": 2021) · Colby Lemmo ("Holly": 2022) · Tanika Lopez ("Trina": 2024) · Cassandra Lynn McCormick ("Ava": 2022) · Anthony Molinari ("Ned": 2023) · Chris Reid ("Spencer": 2024) · Casey Rutherford ("Jax": 2021) · Lauren Shaw ("Nina": 2021) · Kara Smith ("Nina": 2025) · Joe Sobalo, Jr. ("Sonny": 2021) · Tiana Webberley ("Kristina": 2024)
Writers:
Nigel Campbell (2024-present) · Celena Cipriaso (2024-present) · Ashley D. Cook (2021-present) · Emily Culliton (2023-present) · Suzanne Flynn (2012-present) · Will Gavett (2021-present) · Charlotte Gibson (2016-present) · Lucky Gold (2017-present) · Kate Hall (2011-present) · Peter Killeen (2024-present) · Cathy LePard (2023-present) · Stacey Pulwer (2023-present) · Ryan Quan (2025-present) · Louise Rozett (2025-present) · Anne Schoettle (2024-present) · Scott Sickles (2012-present) · Micah Steinberg (2024-present)
Former
Directors:
Joseph Behar (1993–2004) · Larry Carpenter (2011–2022) · Kenn Herman (1965–1977) · Marlene Laird (1978–1992) · William Ludel (1993–2022) · Mary Madeiras (2001–2006) · Scott McKinsey (1993–2020) · Penny Pengra (2009–2016) · Alan Pultz (1978–1999) · Owen Renfroe (2001–2012) · Phil Sogard (1978–1993)
Executive Producers:
Charles Pratt, Jr. (2004-2006) · Jill Farren Phelps (2001-2012) · Robert Guza, Jr. (1996-2011) · Wendy Riche (1992-2001) · Gloria Monty (1991-1992) · Joseph Hardy (1989-1991) · H. Wesley Kenney (1987-1989) · Gloria Monty (1978-1987) · Tom Donovan (1975-1977) · James Young (1963-1975) · Selig J. Seligman (1963)
Head Writers:
Elizabeth Korte and Patrick Mulcahey (2024) · Dan O'Connor and Chris Van Etten (2019-2024) · Shelly Altman and Chris Van Etten (2017-2019) · Shelly Altman and Jean Passanante (2015-2017) · Ron Carlivati (2012-2015) · Garin Wolf and Shelly Altman (2011-2012) · Garin Wolf (2011) · Robert Guza, Jr. (2008-2011) · Garin Wolf (2008) · Robert Guza, Jr. (2007-2008) · Robert Guza, Jr. and Meg Bennett (2007) · Robert Guza, Jr. (2006-2007) · Robert Guza, Jr. and Charles Pratt, Jr. (2002-2006) · Megan McTavish (2001-2002) · Elizabeth Korte and Michele Val Jean (2001) · Robert Guza, Jr. and Meg Bennett (1997-2000) · Janet Iacobuzio and Christopher Whitesell (1997) · Richard Culliton and Karen Harris (1996-1997) · Robert Guza, Jr. and Karen Harris (1996) · Claire Labine (1993-1996) · Bill Levinson (1993) · Maralyn Thoma and Bill Levinson (1992-1993) · Maralyn Thoma (1992) · Norma Monty (1991-1992) · Gene Palumbo, Norma Monty, and John Whelpley (1991) · Gene Palumbo (1989-1991) · Ann Marcus and Norma Monty (1988) · H. Wesley Kenney (1988) · Ann Marcus and Norma Monty (1987-1988) · Pat Falken Smith and Norma Monty (1985-1987) · Anne Howard Bailey (1982-1985) · John William and Joyce Hooper Corrington (1982) · Thom Racina, Leah Laiman, and Robert J. Shaw (1981-1982) · Gloria Monty and Thom Racina (1981) · Pat Falken Smith and Margaret DePriest (1979-1981) · Douglas Marland and Frank Salisbury (1978-1979) · Douglas Marland (1977-1978) · Irving and Tex Elman (1977) · Richard and Suzanne Holland (1977) · Robert Mason and Eileen Pollock (1976-1977) · Richard and Suzanne Holland (1975) · Jerome and Bridget Dobson (1973-1975) · Frank and Doris Hursley (1963-1973) · Theodore and Mathilde Ferro (1963)
Art, Design, & Sets / Costumes & Makeup / Music:
John Bahler (Music: 1987-1993) · Tom Bähler (Music: 1987-1993) · Mercer Barrows (Art: 1991-1996) · Dan Beyer (Music: 2007-2010) · R.C. Cates (Music: 1987-2012) · Maki Chaudhuri (Costumes: 1983-2023) · Pam P.K. Cole (Makeup: 1978-1990) · Jack Crosby (Art: 1963-1977) · Martin Davich (Music: 1993-2005) · Chip Dox (Design: 2005-2015) · Emily Draper (Costumes: 1983-1986) · Jennifer Elliott (Art: 2007, 2017-2024) · James H. Ellingwood (Art: 1978-1990) · Andrew Evashchen (Art: 2006-2024) · Jill Farren Phelps (Music: 1977-1984) · Kate Grahn (Music: 2013-2014, 2023) · Mary B. Iannelli (Costumes: 2008-2012) · Matthew C. Jacobs (Design: 1991-2000) · Dara Jaramillo (Makeup: 2003-2009) · Daena Jay (Music: 2010-2016, 2023) · Katherine Kotarakos (Makeup: 1978-1991) · Dave Koz (Music: 1993-2004) · Dominic Messinger (Music: 1983-1984, 1999-2012) · William Mickley (Art: 1978) · Bob Miller (Costumes: 1985-1999) · Jim O'Daniel (Costumes: 1981-1984) · Charles Paul (Music: 1980-1987) · Lauren N. Poole (Makeup: 2008-2016) · Rie Sinclair (Music: 2001-2022) · Jack Urbont (Music: 1976-present) · George Whittaker (Costumes: 1978-1980) · Phideaux Xavier (Music: 2018-2021)
Other:
Ross Brown (Casting: 1967-1972) · Marvin Paige (Casting: 1966-2006) · Pam Polifroni (Casting: 1977-2004) · Bob Piatak (Prod Mgmt: 1978-1995) · Tom Rotolo (Prod Mgmt: 2014-2024) · Doris Sabbagh (Casting: 1977) · Selig J. Seligman (Prod Mgmt: 1963-1967)
Producers:
Jerry Balme (1978-1995) · Bob Bardo (1986-1994) · Mercer Barrows (2002-2020) · Shelley Curtis (1992-2006) · Susan Dansby (1996) · Dick Dunn (1978-1980) · Denny Frary (1989-1999) · Brianna Gardner (2012) · N'neka Garland (2015-2023) · Deborah A. Genovese (2000-2005) · Julie Hanan Carruthers (1994-1999) · Hope Harmel Smith (1998) · Francesca James (1990-1996) · Gerald M. Jaskulski (1983-1985) · H. Wesley Kenney (1987-1989) · Lisa Levinson (1998-2006) · Kylie Masterson (1963-1977) · John B. Moranville (1985-1986) · Mary O'Leary (2001-20117) · Carol Scott (1996-2006) · Gerard Straub (1980-1981) · Christine M. Ucar (1992-1994) · Marty Vagts (1987-2006) · Joe Willmore (1985-1986)
Writers:
Shelly Altman (2011-2012) · Sheri Anderson Thomas (1980–1992) · Andrea Archer Compton (2014–2016) · Lewis Arlt (1993–1995) · Meg Bennett (1987–1989, 1994–2000, 2009–2011) · Barbara Bloom (2017-2021) · Stephanie Braxton (1994–1996) · Anna Theresa Cascio (2012-2021) · Michael Conforti (2001-2012) · Jeanne Davis Glynn (1981–1993) · Ralph Ellis (1992–1996) · Nathan Fissell (2009-2012) · Jim Fryman (2001–2003) · David Goldschmid (1993-1995, 2006-2011) · Janet Iacobuzio (1997-1998, 2012-2016) · Elizabeth Korte (1991-2024) · Bill Levinson (1993-1998) · Eleanor Mancusi (1993–1995) · Patrick Mulcahey (1996-1999) · Dan O'Connor (2013-2019) · Elizabeth Page (2012–2015) · Jean Passanante (2012-2013) · Shannon Peace (2021-2024) · Judith Pinsker (1994–1996) · Charles Pratt, Jr. (1982-1984) · Mary Sue Price (1997-2011) · Thom Racina (1982-1984) · David Rupel (1999-2001, 2016-2024) · A.J. Russell (1981–1991) · Katherine Schock (2012–2017) · Lisa Seidman (2020–2023) · Donny Sheldon (2017-2020) · Doris Silverton (1983–1993) · Elizabeth Snyder (1989–1993) · Robert Soderberg (1986–1989) · Margaret Stewart (1979–1981) · Maralyn Thoma (1985-1990) · Tracey Thomson (2005-2012) · Michele Val Jean (1993-2000, 2007-2012) · Chris Van Etten (2012-2017) · Susan Wald (2001-2012) · Christopher Whitesell (1997, 2015-2017) · Garin Wolf (1997-2012)