This 1962 single, a country-gothic narrative with a spoken-word middle section, became a surprise transatlantic pop hit.
- "Devil Woman" reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1962, crossing over from country radio.
- The song's success marked a high point in Robbins' chart career, making him a mainstream pop culture figure.
- The spooky narrative and dramatic vocal performance found an audience across genres and generations.
Marty Robbins was a country music balladeer and early rock and roll performer from Glendale, Arizona. He was known for his versatile singing style, which ranged from Western cowboy songs to pop-standard ballads.
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More from Marty Robbins
Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs1959
El Paso City1976
The Drifter1966
My Woman, My Woman, My Wife1970
The Story of My Life: The Best of Marty Robbins 1952-19651996
The Very Best of Marty Robbins2018
I Walk Alone1968
A White Sport Coat1957
Marty’s Greatest Hits1959
Ruby Ann1962
El Paso1959
The Fastest Gun Around1973
