Devil with a Blue Dress On

Barry Goldberg, Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels, Mitch Ryder

About Devil with a Blue Dress On

"Devil with a Blue Dress On" (also known as "Devil with the Blue Dress On") is a song written by Shorty Long and William "Mickey" Stevenson, first performed by Long and released as a single in 1964. A later version recorded by Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels in 1966 peaked at #4 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100.


Year:
1974
4:25
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Devil with the blue dress, blue dress, blue dress,
Devil with the blue dress on
Devil with the blue dress, blue dress, blue dress,
Devil with the blue dress on

Fee, fee, fi, fi, fo-fo, fum
Look at mine today, here she comes
Wearin' her wig hat and shades to match
Her high-heel shoes and an alligator hat
Wearin' pearls and diamond rings
She's got bracelets on her fingers, now, and everything?

Devil with the blue dress, blue dress, blue dress,
Devil with the blue dress on
Hey I said now, devil with the blue dress, blue dress, blue dress,
Devil with the blue dress on

Wearin' her perfume, Chanel No. 5
Got to be the finest thing alive
Walks real cool, catches everybody's eye
Catch you too nervous and you can't say hi 
Not too skinny not too fat
Real humdinger and I like it like that
She's the devil with the blue dress, blue dress, blue dress,
Devil with the blue dress on
Devil with the blue dress, blue dress, blue dress,
Devil with the blue dress on

Good golly, Miss Molly (good golly, Miss Molly)
You sure like to ball (good golly, Miss Molly)
Good golly, Miss Molly(good golly, Miss Molly)
You sure like to ball (good golly, Miss Molly)
If you're rockin' and rollin'(good golly, Miss Molly)
Hear your mama call (Good golly, Miss Molly)
From the early, early mornin' 'til the early, early nights
See Miss Molly rockin' at the House of Blue Lights
Good golly, Miss Molly (good golly, Miss Molly)
You sure like to ball (good golly, Miss Molly)
You have take it easy (good golly, Miss Molly)
Hear your mama call (good golly, Miss Molly)

Fee, fee, fi, fi, fo-fo, fum
Look once again, now, here she comes
Wearin' her wig hat and shades to match
Got high-heel shoes and an alligator hat
Wearin' her pearls and her diamond rings
That sort of thing is now everything

She's devil with the blue dress, blue dress, blue dress,
Devil with the blue dress on
Hey I said now, devil with the blue dress, blue dress, blue dress,
Devil with the blue dress on

Devil with the blue dress, blue dress, blue dress,
Devil with the blue dress on
Devil with the blue dress, blue dress, blue dress,
Devil with the blue dress on

Devil with the blue dress, blue dress, blue dress,
Devil with the blue dress on
Devil with the blue dress, blue dress, blue dress,
Devil with the blue dress on

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Mitch Ryder

William S. Levise, Jr (born 26 February 1945), better known by his stage name Mitch Ryder, is an American musician who has recorded over two dozen albums in more than four decades. more »

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Written by: Frederick Long, William Stevenson

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11 facts about this song

Initial Release
"Devil With a Blue Dress On" was originally recorded by Shorty Long and released in 1964. This initial release did not perform well on the charts, but the song is now considered a classic of the Motown Sound of the 1960s.
Classic Version
Despite its initial low performance, the song gained significant popularity when it was covered by Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels in 1966. This version hit number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and is the version most known and loved by audiences today.
Unique Composition
Notably, Ryder's version is a medley, incorporating another song "Good Golly Miss Molly"- a hit by Little Richard.
Performance Style
Both Shorty Long's original version and Mitch Ryder's cover feature a driven, energetic beat and lively vocal performances that helped define the sound of Rock and Roll in the mid-1960s.
Perfect Dance Song
The song's upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics have made it an enduring favorite at parties and dance events.
Legacy
"Devil with a Blue Dress On" has since been covered by other artists, featured in multiple films and TV shows, and even referenced in other songs, demonstrating its enduring influence on Pop culture.
Album Success
The song appeared on the "Breakout…!!!", the successful album by Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels, which helped to establish Ryder's career.
Lyrics Origin
The song title refers to a woman wearing a blue dress and is implied to be attractive, yet deceptive or dangerous, a common theme in blues and rock 'n' roll lyrics.
Songwriters
The song was written by Frederick Long and William Stevenson. Stevenson was an African American songwriter and record producer at Motown, and Long was a soul singer, songwriter, and producer, known better by his stage name, Shorty Long.
Soundtrack Appearance
"Devil With a Blue Dress On" has appeared on the soundtracks of several films, including 'Sisters' (2015), 'Grudge Match' (2013), and 'Flipper' (1996).
TV Shows
The song also was performed on popular TV shows in the 1960s, including 'Hullabaloo' and 'Swingin' Time'.

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