Devil With a Blue Dress On
Shorty Long
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Fee fee fi fi fo fo fum. Lookin' mighty nice, here she comes, Wearin' a wig, hat and shades to match; Got high heel sneakers and an alligator hat. Wearin' her pearls and a diamond ring, She got bracelets on her fingers and a everything. Devil with a blue dress, blue dress, blue dress, Devil with a blue dress on. Devil with a blue dress, blue dress, blue dress, Devil with a blue dress on. Wearin' her perfume, Chanel Number Five, Got to be the finest woman alive. Walks so smooth, catches everybody's eye, Got to be lovely, you can't say goodbye. She's not too skinny and not too fat, She's a real humdinger and I like it like that. Devil with a blue dress, blue dress, blue dress, Devil with a blue dress on. Devil with a blue dress, blue dress, blue dress, Devil with a blue dress on.
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Written by: Frederick Long, William Stevenson
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11 facts about this song
Initial Release"Devil With a Blue Dress On" was originally recorded by Shorty Long and released in 1964. This initial release did not perform well on the charts, but the song is now considered a classic of the Motown Sound of the 1960s.
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Classic VersionDespite its initial low performance, the song gained significant popularity when it was covered by Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels in 1966. This version hit number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and is the version most known and loved by audiences today.
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Unique CompositionNotably, Ryder's version is a medley, incorporating another song "Good Golly Miss Molly"- a hit by Little Richard.
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Performance StyleBoth Shorty Long's original version and Mitch Ryder's cover feature a driven, energetic beat and lively vocal performances that helped define the sound of Rock and Roll in the mid-1960s.
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Perfect Dance SongThe song's upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics have made it an enduring favorite at parties and dance events.
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Legacy"Devil with a Blue Dress On" has since been covered by other artists, featured in multiple films and TV shows, and even referenced in other songs, demonstrating its enduring influence on Pop culture.
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Album SuccessThe song appeared on the "Breakout…!!!", the successful album by Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels, which helped to establish Ryder's career.
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Lyrics OriginThe song title refers to a woman wearing a blue dress and is implied to be attractive, yet deceptive or dangerous, a common theme in blues and rock 'n' roll lyrics.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Frederick Long and William Stevenson. Stevenson was an African American songwriter and record producer at Motown, and Long was a soul singer, songwriter, and producer, known better by his stage name, Shorty Long.
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Soundtrack Appearance"Devil With a Blue Dress On" has appeared on the soundtracks of several films, including 'Sisters' (2015), 'Grudge Match' (2013), and 'Flipper' (1996).
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TV ShowsThe song also was performed on popular TV shows in the 1960s, including 'Hullabaloo' and 'Swingin' Time'.
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