Evil Woman

Electric Light Orchestra, Part II, Electric Light Orchestra

About Evil Woman

"Evil Woman" is a song written by lead vocalist Jeff Lynne and recorded by Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). It was first released on the band's fifth album, 1975's Face the Music.


Year:
1997
4:02
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#2

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You made a fool of me
But them broken dreams have got to end

Hey, woman, you got the blues
'Cause you ain't got no one else to use
There's an open road that leads nowhere
So just make some miles between here and there
There's a hole in my head where the rain comes in
You took my body and played to win
Ha, ha, woman, it's a cryin' shame
But you ain't got nobody else to blame

Evil woman
Evil woman
Evil woman
Evil woman

Rolled in from another town
Hit some gold, too hard to settle down
But a fool and his money soon go separate ways
And you found a fool lyin' in a daze
Ha, ha, woman, what you gonna do
You destroyed all the virtues that the Lord gave you
It's so good that you're feelin' pain
But you better get your face on board the very next train

Evil woman
Evil woman
Evil woman
Evil woman (hey hey hey)

Evil woman
Evil woman
Evil woman
Evil woman

Evil woman, how you done me wrong
But now you're tryin' to wail a diff'rent song
Ha, ha, funny, how you broke me up
You made the wine, now you drink a cup
I came runnin' ev'ry time you cried
Thought I saw love smilin' in your eyes
Ha, ha, very nice to know
That you ain't got no place left to go

Evil woman
Evil woman
Evil woman (evil woman)
Evil woman

Evil woman (what an evil woman)
Evil woman (such an evil woman)
Evil woman (what an evil woman)
Evil woman (such an evil woman)

Evil woman (what an evil woman)
Evil woman (such an evil woman)
Evil woman (what an evil woman)
Evil woman (such an evil woman)

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Electric Light Orchestra

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) are a British rock group from Birmingham, England who released eleven studio albums between 1971 and 1986 and another album in 2001. ELO were formed to accommodate Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne's desire to create modern rock and pop songs with classical overtones. After Wood's departure following the band's debut record, Lynne wrote and arranged all of the group's original compositions and produced every album. more »

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Written by: Jeff Lynne

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10 facts about this song

Original Song Information
"Evil Woman" is a song by the British rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) from their 1975 album, Face the Music.
Chart Performance
The song became a huge hit for ELO. It reached number 10 in the UK Singles Chart, but did even better in the US, peaking at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 6 on the Cash Box Pop 100.
Composition and Production
Frontman Jeff Lynne reportedly wrote "Evil Woman" in only 30 minutes. It was one of the last songs he wrote for the album, Face the Music.
Song Significance
It was the band's first worldwide hit and helped solidify their place in the rock and pop music scene.
Unique Song Element
The song features a piano solo by band member Richard Tandy.
Song Lyrics
Contrary to what the title may suggest, the lyrics of "Evil Woman" don't actually revolve around an evil woman but are more about a manipulative woman who uses men for her own gain.
Grammy Performance
The song was performed by Dhani Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Joe Walsh, and Tandy at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards on February 13, 2017, as a tribute to the late George Harrison.
Public Reception
Today, "Evil Woman" is considered a classic of ELO's repertoire and is still a fan favorite in concert performances.
Song Legacy
It has been covered by several other artists and used in multiple TV shows and movies, including the 2010 film Paul.
Album Performance
The album, Face the Music, also did well, reaching number 8 in the UK Album Charts and number 5 on the US Billboard 200.

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