Then, the "disguise" is stripped away. The tempo shifts into a driving , the drums kick in, and the backing vocals of The Jordanaires —specifically the deep, booming bass of Ray Walker —answer Elvis with a persistent "Oh, yes you are!" to represent the "devil". This "fast-and-slow" effect keeps the listener on their toes, much like the deceptive subject of the song itself. A Global Smash (With a Famous Critic)
Elvis Presley - (You're The) Devil in Disguise (Official Audio) ElvisPresleyVEVO YouTube• Nov 8, 2013 The Sound of Deception Then, the "disguise" is stripped away
Experience the original 1963 hit that captivated audiences with its smooth vocals and sudden, energetic shifts: A Global Smash (With a Famous Critic) Elvis
It hit #1 on the UK Singles Chart for one week, becoming Elvis's 14th chart-topper in the country. Elvis’s voice is smooth and "angelic" as he
What makes this track stand out is its clever structure. It begins almost like a lullaby or a standard pop ballad of the era. Elvis’s voice is smooth and "angelic" as he croons about a woman who looks, walks, and talks like an angel.
Recorded at in Nashville on May 26, 1963, the song was a massive commercial success:
It peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #9 on the Rhythm and Blues chart.