It also topped the Utamatic record chart in the fall of 1963.
When we think of in the early 1960s, we often picture the Hollywood era—sun-drenched soundtracks and catchy, lighthearted pop. But nestled in the middle of 1963 was a track that managed to capture both his maturing vocal power and a playful, rhythmic edge: "(You’re The) Devil in Disguise." It also topped the Utamatic record chart in the fall of 1963
It hit #1 on the UK Singles Chart for one week, becoming Elvis's 14th chart-topper in the country. What makes this track stand out is its clever structure
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,
Recorded at in Nashville on May 26, 1963, the song was a massive commercial success: