Marty Robbins is the artist who originally did the song “Devil Woman”. The song was written and recorded by Robbins and released in June 1962 as the first single and title track from the album Devil Woman. It was Robbins' seventh single to reach number one on the country chart, spending eight weeks at the top spot.
The song is a mid-tempo ballad in which the narrator is in love with a woman who he believes is a devil woman. He is warned by his friends that she will bring him nothing but heartache, but he is determined to stay with her despite the warnings. The narrator expresses his feelings of being torn between his love for the woman and his fear of the consequences of staying with her.
The song was written by Robbins and produced by Don Law and Frank Jones. It was recorded at the Columbia Recording Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. The song features a number of prominent musicians, including Chet Atkins on guitar, Bob Moore on bass, and Floyd Cramer on piano.
The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Country Singles chart and number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also reached number one on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales of over one million copies.
The song has been covered by a number of artists, including Cliff Richard, who released a version in 1975 that reached number one on the UK Singles Chart. It has also been covered by other artists such as The Cramps, Dwight Yoakam, and Tom Jones.
Robbins' version of “Devil Woman” has been featured in a number of films and television shows, including The Big Lebowski, The Simpsons, and The Sopranos. It has also been featured in video games such as Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Red Dead Redemption.
Marty Robbins' “Devil Woman” is a classic country song that has stood the test of time. It is a testament to Robbins' songwriting and musicianship that the song has been covered by so many artists and featured in so many films and television shows. It is a classic example of a country song that will remain popular for many years to come.
By Influencer Magazine
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