The story behind the song
You’re the Devil in Disguise is a popular song that Elvis Presley recorded back in 1963. The track is famous because it mixes a slow, heavenly-sounding melody with an upbeat rock and roll beat, which makes it stand out. It’s still one of Elvis’s most well-known songs from that decade.
The track was written by the songwriting trio of Bill Giant, Bernie Baum, and Florence Kaye and Elvis laid down his tracks on May 26, 1963, at RCA’s Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee.
The recording session brought together some seriously talented musicians that included Scotty Moore, Grady Martin, and Harold Bradley played guitars. Elvis delivered his iconic vocals. Accompanying Elvis were the Jordanaires, his regular backup vocal group, plus Joe Babcock and Millie Kirkham joining in.
The recording session brought together some seriously talented musicians that included Scotty Moore, Grady Martin, and Harold Bradley played guitars. Elvis delivered his iconic vocals. Accompanying Elvis were the Jordanaires, his regular backup vocal group, plus Joe Babcock and Millie Kirkham joining in.
On the Billboard Rhythm and Blues singles chart, (You’re the) Devil in Disguise peaked at No. 9.
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