(You're The) Devil in Disguise

Elvis Presley

About (You're The) Devil in Disguise

"(You're the) Devil in Disguise" is a 1963 single by Elvis Presley which was written by Bill Giant, Bernie Baum and Florence Kaye. It was published by Elvis Presley Music in June 1963. The song peaked at No. 3 in the US on the Billboard singles chart on August 10, 1963 and No. 9 on the Billboard Rhythm and Blues singles chart, becoming his last top ten single on the Rhythm and Blues charts. The single was certified "Gold" by the RIAA for sales in excess of 500,000 units in the US. The song also topped Japan's Utamatic record chart in the fall of 1963. In 1963, when the song was debuted to a British audience on the BBC television show Juke Box Jury, celebrity guest John Lennon voted the song "a miss" stating on the new song that Elvis Presley was "like Bing Crosby now". The song went on to reach No. 1 in the UK for a single week. Bill Porter engineered the song for the Elvis Presley recording session on May 26, 1963, at RCA Studios in Nashville. "(You're the) Devil in Disguise" and its flipside, "Please Don't Drag That String Around", was recorded for a full-length album that was scheduled for release in 1963, but RCA chose instead to release the album piecemeal on singles and as soundtrack album bonus tracks. Bass singer Ray Walker, of the gospel vocal group The Jordanaires (who also worked as Presley's backing vocalists for much of his career), is featured in the song, singing the repeated phrase, "Oh, yes, you are," before the song's fade. 


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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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Elvis Presley

Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. A cultural icon, he is commonly known by the single name Elvis. One of the most popular musicians of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". more »

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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.
Writers
It was written by Bill Giant, Bernie Baum, and Florence Kaye - a prolific songwriting team responsible for numerous hits of the 1950s and 1960s.
Charts Performance
In the United Kingdom, the song spent a week at number one on the Singles Chart, Presley's ninth UK number one single.
Movie Association
Though 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).
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.
Notable Cover Version
The song was covered by British rock and roll revival group Showaddywaddy in 1983 and reached number 37 in the UK Singles Chart.
Record Label
The song was released by RCA Victor record label which was Elvis Presley's main record label for his entire career.
Single B-Side
The B-side of the single, "Please Don't Drag That String Around," was written by Otis Blackwell and Winfield Scott.
The Jordanaires
The 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.
Video Supplementary
The 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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