Album This song officially appears on the With the Beatles (Mono) LP.
Timeline This song was officially released in 1963
This song was recorded during the following studio sessions:
Jul 18, 1963
Aug 21, 1963
Oct 29, 1963
Get Back sessions - January 7, 1969 - Day 4
Jan 07, 1969
From Wikipedia:
“Devil in His Heart” is a song written by Richard Drapkin, who recorded under the name Ricky Dee.
Recordings
The song was originally recorded as “Devil in His Heart” in Detroit by The Donays for Correc-tone Records. The song was later picked up by the New York City label Brent and was re-released in August 1962, as “(There’s a) Devil in His Heart” with the B-side “Bad Boy“. This pairing also appeared in the United Kingdom on the Oriole label in 1962. The record was not a hit on either side of the Atlantic. The Donays only made one recording, but their lead singer Yvonne Vernee (real name Yvonne Symington) also recorded solo, and later joined The Elgins at Motown.
The Beatles’ version
As “Devil in Her Heart“, the song was performed by the Beatles with George Harrison on lead vocals. It was recorded and issued on their second UK album, With the Beatles, in November 1963. The recording was completed in three takes, plus overdubs.
A BBC recording of the song was issued in 1995 as a B-side to “Baby It’s You“.
From The Usenet Guide to Beatles Recording Variations:
- [a] mono 21 Aug 1963.
UK: Parlophone PMC 1206 With the Beatles 1963.
CD: EMI CDP 7 46436 2 With the Beatles 1987.- [b] stereo 29 Oct 1963.
UK: Parlophone PCS 3045 With the Beatles 1963.- [b1] stereo remixed from [b] 1964, by Capitol.
US: Capitol ST 2080 Second 1964.- [b2] mono made from [b] 1964, by Capitol.
US: Capitol T 2080 Second 1964.
She's got the devil in her heart
But her eyes they tantalise
She's gonna tear your heart apart
Oh her lips they really thrill me
I'll take my chances
For romance is
So important to me
She'll never hurt me
She won't desert me
She's an angel sent to me
She's got the devil in her heart
No, no, this I can't believe
She's gonna tear your heart apart
No, no nay will she deceive
I can't believe that she'll ever ever go
Not when she hugs and says she loves me so
She'll never hurt me
She won't desert me
Listen can't you see?
She's got the devil in her heart
Oh, no, no, no, this I can't believe
She's gonna tear your heart apart
No no nay will she deceive
Don't take chances if your romance is
So important to you
She'll never hurt me
She won't desert me
She's an angel sent to me
She's got the devil in her heart
No, no, no, no this I can't believe
She's gonna tear your heart apart
No, no nay will she deceive
She's got the devil in her heart
No she's an angel sent to me
She's got the devil in her heart
No she's an angel sent to me
LP • Released in 1963
2:26 • Studio version • B • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Maracas John Lennon : Backing vocals, Rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
Session Recording: Jul 18, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Oct 29, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
LP • Released in 1963
2:26 • Studio version • A • Mono
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Maracas John Lennon : Backing vocals, Rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
Session Recording: Jul 18, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Aug 21, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
The Beatles' Second Album (Stereo)
Official album • Released in 1964
2:29 • Studio version • B1 • Stereo • Stereo remixed from [B] by Capitol
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Maracas John Lennon : Backing vocals, Rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
Session Recording: Jul 18, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Oct 29, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
The Beatles' Second Album (Mono)
Official album • Released in 1964
2:29 • Studio version • B2 • Mono • Mono made from [B] by Capitol
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Maracas John Lennon : Backing vocals, Rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
Session Recording: Jul 18, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Oct 29, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
EP • Released in 1995
2:23 • Live • L1
Paul McCartney : Bass guitar Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals
Concert From "Pop Go The Beatles" in London, United Kingdom on Aug 20, 1963
The Beatles' Second Album (2004 remaster)
Official album • Released in 2004
2:29 • Studio version • B2.2004 • Mono • 2004 remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Maracas John Lennon : Backing vocals, Rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Ted Jensen : Remastering
Session Recording: Jul 18, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Oct 29, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
The Beatles' Second Album (2004 remaster)
Official album • Released in 2004
2:29 • Studio version • B1.2004 • Stereo • 2004 remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Maracas John Lennon : Backing vocals, Rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Ted Jensen : Remastering
Session Recording: Jul 18, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Oct 29, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
With the Beatles (Mono - 2009 remaster)
Official album • Released in 2009
2:26 • Studio version • A2009 • Mono • 2009 mono remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Maracas John Lennon : Backing vocals, Rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Paul Hicks : Remastering Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
Session Recording: Jul 18, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Aug 21, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
With the Beatles (Stereo - 2009 remaster)
Official album • Released in 2009
2:26 • Studio version • B2009 • Stereo • 2009 stereo remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Maracas John Lennon : Backing vocals, Rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Sam Okell : Remastering Allan Rouse : Project co-ordinator
Session Recording: Jul 18, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Oct 29, 1963 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
On Air - Live at the BBC Volume 2
Official live • Released in 2013
2:22 • Live • L2 • This is the second BBC performance of "Devil In Her Heart". The first version, recorded on 20 August 1963, was released on the Baby It's You EP in 1995. "Devil In His Heart" was the B-side of "Bad Boy" - the only record made by four Detroit school girls called The Donays. Their American single on Brent was picked up by the British label Oriole for release in September 1962.
Ian Grant : Producer
Concert From "Pop Go The Beatles" in London, United Kingdom on Sep 24, 1963
The Beatles At The Beeb - Volume 5
Unofficial live • Released in 2003
2:43 • Live
Concert From "Pop Go The Beatles" in London, United Kingdom on Aug 20, 1963
The Beatles At The Beeb - Volume 7
Unofficial live • Released in 2003
2:53 • Live
Concert From "Pop Go The Beatles" in London, United Kingdom on Sep 24, 1963
A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 7th, 1969 - 3 & 4
Unofficial album • Released in 2004
0:37 • Rehearsal • Jan.07 - D4-35 - Devil In Her Heart 7.123
Performed by : Paul McCartney • Ringo Starr • John Lennon • George Harrison
Session Recording: Jan 07, 1969 • Studio Twickenham Film Studios, London, UK
A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 7th, 1969 - 3 & 4
Unofficial album • Released in 2004
0:53 • Rehearsal • Jan.07 - D4-36 - Devil In Her Heart 7.124
Performed by : Paul McCartney • Ringo Starr • John Lennon • George Harrison
Session Recording: Jan 07, 1969 • Studio Twickenham Film Studios, London, UK
Unofficial live • Released in 2015
2:23 • Live
Concert From "Pop Go The Beatles" in London, United Kingdom on Aug 20, 1963
“Devil In Her Heart” has been played in 2 concerts.
Aug 20, 1963 • Part of BBC Sessions
Birkenhead • Majestic Ballroom • United Kingdom
Jan 17, 1963 • Part of Winter 1963 UK Tour
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