Devil in Disguise

Elvis Presley

About 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. more »

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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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Singer and Performer "Devil in Disuse" is sung by the legendary singer and "King of Rock and Roll," Elvis Presley.
Release Date The song was released on June 18, 1963.
Chart Performance "Devil in Disguise" topped the Billboard's Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it one of Elvis' most popular songs. It was his last number-one single in the US.
U.K. Popularity In the United Kingdom, the song was also well-received. It not only made number one on the UK Singles Chart but remained there for a total of five weeks.
Songwriters The song was written by Bill Giant, Bernie Baum, and Florence Kaye, renowned American songwriters of that era.
Genre Cross-Over Though sung by the King of Rock and Roll, the song crosses over into country music, reflecting Presley's influence and roots in this genre.
Enhanced Popularity The song's popularity increased after being featured in the 1992 film "Honeymoon in Vegas," starring Nicolas Cage and Sarah Jessica Parker.
Cover Versions The song has been covered by numerous artists in different genres, including country singer Trisha Yearwood, highlighting its broad appeal.
Song Theme "Devil in Disguise" is about a man who is deceived by a woman's outward façade. He describes her as an angel in the day but a devil at night, hence the title.
Re-recordings In 2015, the song was re-recorded by Brandon Flowers of The Killers for the compilation album "The Art of McCartney."
Iconic Lyrics The song has one of Presley's most famous lines, "You're the devil in disguise, oh yes you are, devil in disguise," which has appeared in various pop culture references.
Music Video Although initially released before the popularity of music videos, a video was later produced featuring clips of Elvis performing the song. The video fit well with its belated release, alluding to the imitable Elvis charm and his enduring influence on the music industry.

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