If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)
Joe Diffie
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Diablo motors had a hell of a sale, downtown yesterday, Word got around, no money down, take years and years to pay. When I got there the lot was bare, but the salesman said hold on. For a little cash, I gotta two-tone Nash out behind the barn. If the Devil danced in empty pockets, he'd have a ball in mine. With a nine foot grand, a ten piece band and a twelve girl chorus line. I'd raise some loot in a three piece suit, give 'em one dance for a dime, If the Devil Danced in empty pockets, he'd have a ball in mine. Well he said friend it ain't the end let's see what I can do. If you own a home, I've got a loan, tailor made for you. Then above the racket a voice in my jacket said, "I'll tote the note." The devil made me do it, talked me in to it, and that was all she wrote. If the Devil danced in empty pockets, he'd have a ball in mine. With a nine foot grand, a ten piece band and a twelve girl chorus line. I'd raise some loot in a three piece suit, give 'em one dance for a dime, If the Devil Danced in empty pockets, he'd have a ball in mine. They say debt is a bottomless pit where the devil likes to play. I'd sell my soul to get out of this hole, but there'd be hell to pay. If the Devil danced in empty pockets, he'd have a ball in mine. With a nine foot grand, a ten piece band and a twelve girl chorus line. I'd raise some loot in a three piece suit, give 'em one dance for a dime, If the Devil Danced in empty pockets, he'd have a ball in mine
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Written by: Kim Williams, Ken Spooner
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10 facts about this song
Song Production"If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)" is a song by American country music artist Joe Diffie.
- The song was written by Ken Spooner and Kim Williams.
- It was produced by Bob Montgomery and Johnny Slate.
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Album & The Release YearIt was released in April 1991 as the second single from his debut album "A Thousand Winding Roads."
- The song gained huge popularity and reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in June 1991.
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Awards & Recognition"If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)" received a lot of critical acclaim.
- This song is one of Joe Diffie's signature songs.
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Song ThemeThis song utilizes the metaphor of the devil dancing in empty pockets, implying that financial troubles can lead to an individual's downfall, much like the way the devil might try to exploit a person's weaknesses.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Edd Griles.
- It was Diffie's second music video, following the one for his debut single "Home."
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Chart Performance"If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)" was the second Number One single of Diffie's career.
- It spent 20 weeks on the Hot Country Songs Chart.
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PopularityDespite it being released in the 90s, the song remains popular among Country music fans.
- It continues to receive airplay on classic country stations.
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Tribute To Joe DiffieAfter Joe Diffie's death in 2020 due to COVID-19 complications, many country artists paid tribute to him by covering his hits, including "If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)."
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Influence on Country MusicAs a multi-platinum-selling artist, Joe Diffie has greatly influenced the genre of country music.
- "If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)" is often referred to as quintessential Joe Diffie, embodying his unique mix of traditional influences and modern storytelling.
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Cultural ImpactThe song exemplifies Diffie's humorous songwriting style that often included unique, everyday metaphors to portray his stories.
- The song remains a cultural marker of early 90s country resurgence.
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