(You're The) Devil in Disguise
Elvis Presley
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You look like an angel Walk like an angel Talk like an angel But I got wise You're the devil in disguise Oh yes you are The devil in disguise You fooled me with your kisses You cheated and you schemed Heaven knows how you lied to me You're not the way you seemed You look like an angel Walk like an angel Talk like an angel But I got wise You're the devil in disguise Oh yes you are The devil in disguise I thought that I was in heaven But I was sure surprised Heaven help me, I didn't see The devil in your eyes You look like an angel Walk like an angel Talk like an angel But I got wise You're the devil in disguise Oh yes you are The devil in disguise You're the devil in disguise Oh yes you are The devil in disguise Oh yes you are The devil in disguise
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Written by: Bernie Baum, Bill Giant, Florence Kaye
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Details"(You're The) Devil in Disquire" is a song recorded by Elvis Presley in June 1963 with gospel music quartet The Jordanaires; the song blends rock and roll with gospel influences.
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WritersIt was written by Bill Giant, Bernie Baum, and Florence Kaye - a prolific songwriting team responsible for numerous hits of the 1950s and 1960s.
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Charts PerformanceIn the United Kingdom, the song spent a week at number one on the Singles Chart, Presley's ninth UK number one single.
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Movie AssociationThough not used in a Presley film or television special during his lifetime, the song was later used in the movies "Honeymoon in Vegas" (1992), "Scandal" (1989), and "Lilo & Stitch" (2002).
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Live Performance"(You're The) Devil in Disguise" was never performed live by Elvis, contrary to his usual habit of incorporating his popular hits into his live shows.
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Notable Cover VersionThe song was covered by British rock and roll revival group Showaddywaddy in 1983 and reached number 37 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Record LabelThe song was released by RCA Victor record label which was Elvis Presley's main record label for his entire career.
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Single B-SideThe B-side of the single, "Please Don't Drag That String Around," was written by Otis Blackwell and Winfield Scott.
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The JordanairesThe vocal group The Jordanaires, who recorded with Presley on "(You're The) Devil in Disguise," also worked with him on many other songs and performances during his career, contributing to his iconic sound.
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Video SupplementaryThe music video for "(You're The) Devil in Disguise" was fan-made. Though it was fan-produced much later, it has garnered millions of views on various online platforms and helps to keep the song alive in pop culture.
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