Elvis Presley – “(You’re The) Devil In Disguise”

Introduction

​“(You’re the) Devil in Disguise” is a 1963 single by Elvis Presley, showcasing his enduring appeal and musical versatility. The track was penned by the songwriting trio Bill Giant, Bernie Baum, and Florence Kaye, and released by RCA Victor in June 1963. ​elvispresley.com.au+10Kiwix Server+10Wikipedia+10

The song narrates the tale of a man who feels deceived by a woman who appears angelic but harbors a deceptive nature. This narrative is encapsulated in lines such as:​

“You look like an angel, walk like an angel, talk like an angel, but I got wise.”​Villain Song Wiki

Musically, the recording session took place at RCA Studio B in Nashville on May 26, 1963. The ensemble featured notable musicians:​elvispresley.com.au+1Kiwix Server+1

• Guitarists: Grady Martin, Scotty Moore, and Harold Bradley​Wikipedia, l’enciclopedia libera+2Elvis Presley Official Site+2Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre+2

• Drummers: D.J. Fontana and Buddy Harman​Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre+1Villain Song Wiki+1

• Bassist: Bob Moore​Wikipédia, l’encyclopédie libre+5Wikipedia+5popoff.us+5

• Pianist: Floyd Cramer​YouTube+5Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre+5Elvis Presley Official Site+5

• Saxophonist: Boots Randolph​elvispresley.com.au+4Elvis Presley Official Site+4Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre+4

• Backing Vocals: The Jordanaires and Millie Kirkham​Villain Song Wiki+3Elvis Presley Official Site+3Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre+3

Upon its release, “(You’re the) Devil in Disguise” achieved notable success:​Wikipédia, l’encyclopédie libre+1Elvis Presley Official Site+1

• United States: Peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and number nine on the Rhythm and Blues chart.​Wikipedia+1Kiwix Server+1

• United Kingdom: Reached the number one position on the UK Singles Chart.​

The single was certified Gold by the RIAA for sales exceeding 500,000 units in the U.S. ​Kiwix Server+1Wikipedia+1

In June 1963, the song was introduced to British audiences on the BBC’s “Juke Box Jury.” Despite John Lennon’s unfavorable review, suggesting Presley had become “like Bing Crosby,” the track ascended to the top of the UK Singles Chart. ​Log in or sign up to view+4Wikipedia+4popoff.us+4

In 2020, to commemorate its enduring legacy, a lyric video was released, introducing the song to new audiences and reaffirming its status as a classic in Presley’s repertoire. ​Elvis Presley Official Site

For a visual experience of the song, you can watch the official lyric video below:

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