Little Devil
Neil Sedaka
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Who, who, who, who, yeah, yeah, yeah Hey, little devil Who, who, who, who, yeah, yeah, yeah Hey, little devil Hey, little devil, you're always runnin' around It's time that someone started bringing you down There'll be some changes made Your rovin' days are through Hey, little devil, I'm gonna make an angel out of you Hey, little devil, you got me all in a whirl You're a cute little devil, and I'm gonna make you my girl You're out to break my heart But just before you do Hey, little devil, I'm gonna make an angel out of you They say beware, but I don't care I love you just the same You're an old heart breaker and a mischief maker But I'm wise to your name Whoa, whoa, whoa Hey, little devil, everything is gonna be fine 'Cause someday soon I'm gonna make you all mine There'll be no runnin' around You met your Waterloo Hey, little devil, I'm gonna make an angel out of you Whoa, whoa, whoa Hey, little devil, everything is gonna be fine 'Cause someday soon I'm gonna make you all mine There'll be no runnin' around You met your Waterloo Hey little devil I'm gonna make an angel out of you Who, who, who, who, yeah, yeah, yeah Hey, little devil Who, who, who, who, yeah, yeah, yeah Hey, little devil Who, who, who, who, yeah, yeah, yeah Hey, little devil
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Written by: HOWARD GREENFIELD, NEIL SEDAKA
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Genre"Little Devil" is a pop song, reflecting the light-hearted, catchy melodies that Neil Sedaka usually created in his music.
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Release Date"Little Devil" was released in 1961 and quickly became a popular song of that year, showcasing Sedaka's gift for writing infectious tunes.
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Chart Performance"Little Devil" was a big hit, reaching No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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AlbumThe song featured in Sedaka's second studio album titled "Neil Sedaka Sings Little Devil and His Other Hits," where it became widely recognized and well-loved.
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Song's Ascent"Little Devil" spent 12 weeks on Billboard chart, which is considerable for songs of that era and strongly indicates the popularity and mainstream appeal of the tune.
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SongwritingAs with much of his earliest work, the lyrics for "Little Devil" were written by Sedaka's frequent collaborator Howard Greenfield. Their partnership resulted in many of Sedaka's biggest hits.
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Song's Structure"Little Devil" is classic Sedaka, featuring a prominent piano line, upbeat tempo, and infectious chorus - all hallmarks of Sedaka's music.
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RecognitionIt was one of Neil Sedaka's early songs that helped establish him as a major pop singer-songwriter in the early 1960s.
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Live PerformancesOver the years, "Little Devil" became one of Sedaka's concert staples. He often performed it on his live shows, allowing new generations of fans to discover the song.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "Little Devil" has been covered by different artists maintaining its popularity. However, Sedaka's version remains the most recognized one.
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LegacyThe success of "Little Devil" helped set the stage for Sedaka's prominence in the pop music industry, forging a legacy that has influenced many singer-songwriters that followed.
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