Devil In His Heart
The Donays Lyrics

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(He's got the devil in his heart)
But his eyes they tantalize
(He's going to tear your heart apart)
Oh, his lips, they really thrill me

I'll take my chances
For romance is
So important to me

He'll never hurt me
He won't desert me
This, someday, you'll see

(He's got the devil in his heart)
No, no, this I won't believe
(He's gonna tear your heart apart)
No, not me will he deceive

I can't believe that he'll ever, ever go
Not when he holds me and says he loves me so
He'll never hurt me
He won't desert me
He's an angel sent to me

(He's got the devil in his heart)
Not his eyes, they tell no lies
(He's gonna tear your heart apart)
Oh, his lips, they really thrill me

(No, don't take chances
If your romance is
So important to you)
He'll never hurt me
He won't desert me
This, someday, you'll see

(He's got the devil in his heart)
No, no, no, no-no, this I won't believe
(He's gonna tear your heart apart)
Mmm-mm-mm, no, not me will he deceive

(He's got the devil in his heart)
No, he's an angel sent to me
(He's got the devil in his heart)
No, he's an angel sent to me

(He's got the devil in his heart)
...

Overall Meaning

The Donays's song "Devil In His Heart" is a love song that speaks to the fear and hope one feels when falling in love with someone who may have a dark or dangerous side. The lyrics focus on the singer's attraction to a man who has "the devil in his heart" and the conflicting emotions this creates. While his eyes and lips tantalize and thrill her, she is also afraid that he will "tear her heart apart" and deceive her. Despite this fear, she cannot resist the romantic temptation and takes her chances with him. The singer believes that he is an angel sent to her, despite the warning signs that he may be trouble.

The song captures the common experience of falling in love with someone who has a reputation for being a heartbreaker or troublemaker. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of the risk involved but chooses to take the chance anyway, possibly because she cannot resist the allure of his danger. The repetition of the phrase "he'll never hurt me, he won't desert me" suggests that the singer is trying to reassure herself that she has made the right choice in pursuing this man.

Overall, "Devil In His Heart" is a catchy and upbeat song that explores the complexities of love and attraction. It speaks to the universal experience of falling for someone who may not be good for us and the hope and fear that can come with that experience.

Line by Line Meaning

(He's got the devil in his heart)
He possesses evil intentions

But his eyes they tantalize
Although his eyes attract me, they don't reveal the truth

(He's going to tear your heart apart)
He will destroy my heart and leave me heartbroken

Oh, his lips, they really thrill me
I'm attracted to his lips and the passion he brings

I'll take my chances
I'm willing to take a risk

For romance is
I value love and affection

So important to me
It's a top priority in my life

He'll never hurt me
He won't cause me emotional pain

He won't desert me
He won't abandon me

This, someday, you'll see
Eventually, you'll understand my decision

No, no, this I won't believe
I refuse to accept that he's not trustworthy

No, not me will he deceive
I won't be fooled by him

I can't believe that he'll ever, ever go
I don't think he'll ever leave me

Not when he holds me and says he loves me so
His affectionate gestures and words of love reassure me

Not his eyes, they tell no lies
I trust his eyes and find them honest

No, don't take chances
I advise against taking a risk

If your romance is
If love and affection are important to you

He's an angel sent to me
I see him as someone who brings love into my life

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@paolamariefuchsstitelmann7458

8y↑25

(He's got the devil in his heart) .....
But his eyes, they tantalize !!

(He's gonna tear your heart apart) .....
Oh, his lips, they really thrill me. ...

I'll take my chances,
For romance is ??
So important to me....
He'll never hurt me !!
He won't desert me,
This someday you'll see.....

(He's got the devil in his heart),
No, no, this I won't believe.

(He's gonna tear your heart apart),
No, not me will he deceive.

I can't believe that he'll ever ever go,
Not when he holds me,
And says he loves me so....
He'll never hurt me,
He won't desert me,
He's an angel sent to me. .....

(He's got the devil in his heart),
But his eyes, they tantalize.

(He's gonna tear your heart apart),
Oh, his lips, they really thrill me.

(No, don't take chances)
If your romance is
So important to you.)

He'll never hurt me,
He won't desert me,
This someday you'll see.

(He's got the devil in his heart),
No, no, no, this I won't believe.

(He's gonna tear your heart apart),
Mmmm, no not me will he deceive.....

(He's got the devil in his heart),
No, he's an angel sent to me.

(He's got the devil in his heart),
No, he's an angel sent to me.....

@Giorginho

2y↑1

She's got the devil in her heart
But her eyes they tantalize
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 me 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
Oh, 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

All comments from YouTube:

@mollygirlies

9y↑388

My uncle Rick wrote this song...when I hear the Beatles version, I always get the chills :)

@57highland

8y↑26

+Michelle Dishaw When I listened to the Beatles' version as a kid in 1964, I would look at the disc for the composer's name and see "Drapkin" and wonder who he was because I liked this song so much. (Embarrassing question but bear with me: Is/was Rick Drapkin black or white?)

@egbertsouce3895

7y↑5

Probably white.

@hamiltonfurburger7767

6y↑28

My Uncle Albert wrote Hands across the water for the Beatles

@sunshinenblues

6y↑16

WHAT on God's earth does color have to do with it....Get a Life

@lesatthelake

6y↑8

white

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@JoseGonzalez-ez6vn

3y↑56

As great as the Beatles are, it's a big thrill to hear what they were listening to in their formative years.

@akbarlebowitz8151

5y↑210

The Beatles really loved to cover the girl groups. Shirelles, Cookies, Marvelettes and The Donays.

@brendawaltrick2339

4y↑7

I agree about this fact #equalrights

@freeguy77

4y↑24

And they did a fantastic job in covering those great songs with their own unique sound. This is the first time I have heard of The Donays or this original. "Chains" by The Cookies, "Please Mr. Postman" by The Marvelettes, "Baby It's You" by The Shirelles, "Money (That's What I Want)" by Barrett Strong (1959), and this song! The Beatles did them all, and each one was a new experience in how they arranged and sounded on them. You'll notice these groups were all in the United States, not one was from England. They knew that the inspirations and R&B or Rock music and bands (or individuals) they wanted to sing covers on were all in the U.S.
And don't forget Chuck Berry's, "Rock and Roll Music" that Paul covered! John said about Chuck, "If you were to give Rock 'n' Roll another name, you might want to call it Chuck Berry." The ultimate compliment to one of The Beatles deepest inspirations in forming their band and singing! They also have credited inspirations from Buddy Holly, Elvis, Little Richard (Paul's fav), and for their exquisite harmonies, The Everly Brothers.

@basilmarasco1975

3y↑5

@freeguy77 You missed one: "Boys", also by the Shirelles.

@freeguy77

3y↑6

@Basil Marasco Good one. That was Ringo's big song for a long time. I'm sure there were many others they covered that were not mentioned, such as "Twist and Shout" by The Isley Brothers. " 'Til There Was You" a memorable, terrific ballad (by Meredith Wilson) from his "The Music Man (1962 film after its 1957 Broadway smash), sung so well by Paul. They probably did far more covers in 1962-63, before starting to write their own compositions later in '63, than in their earlier album releases to the public. Whatever they did, it was odds-on going to be a hit. Very few duds on their album song lists, which is a remarkable accomplishment in itself!

@jaelge

3y↑6

And they always managed to make them so much better.

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@gazuaman

7y↑109

The Beatles were superb and had very good taste in music. I listen to all the covers they made and I see them as a tribute. Besides, they always showed respect to his influences.

@robertlopez8713

6y↑6

cierto! se nutrieron con mucho respeto y admiracion de gran catidad de artistas mal llamados de "color" , pero hombre, los cover de Los Beatles daban a estas canciones una pizca de sabor y alegria unica, la magia de Los Beatles.

@gibiscus

5y↑2

I'm

@57highland

11y↑30

Richard Drapkin, wherever you are in time or space, thank you for writing this song.

@lesatthelake

6y↑5

Ricki doing ok.In rehab in a Detroit suburb!

@57highland

6y↑2

@Leslie Grosslight: I don't know how many songs Mr. Drapkin wrote in his career, but for this one song he deserves much respect and much admiration. I've loved it since the first time I heard it (Beatles version, 1964) and still love it (either version!).

@57highland

6y↑3

@Leslie Grosslight: Leslie, please also tell Mr. Drapkin that, for some of us, this song will be a "hit" forever.

@rphillips22

32w↑3

Love this tune. I don't remember the Donays, but they hit the mark with this song. Excellent!

@UtsniatheMightyOne

4y↑13

The lead guitar sound is so cool.

@57highland

7y↑46

an obscure masterpiece ....

@schaferatsprynet

4y↑2

It was a hit in the Detroit area. The Beatles heard this version while passing through on a tour.

@willzimjohn

3y↑3

@Lenny Schafer Not possible. Beatles recorded it in 1963 and they didn't go to the US until 1964. They heard it in a listening booth in one of Brian Epstein's record stores in Liverpool.

@RouesMusic

2y↑1

@Alex Nesrallah true

@JenniferAndMegTilly

7y↑21

Both verisons are great :)

@kaysmith7347

11y↑18

I work with Richard Drapkin's brother - he said he lives in a nursing home. He was a staff song writer for Motown. He said he would pass along all the good messages:)

@lesatthelake

6y↑4

I am his cousin,.He is doing ok. Doing some rehab in a suburb of Michigan today!

@mathmusic1490

4y↑1

Oh, my .........you all are family and friends of Richard Drapkin? My prayers for Richard's health. He is a big star in my eyes, really. (I'm a semiprofessional musician....my band DOES get gigs!).

@basilmarasco1975

@Leslie Grosslight A good pop song is truly "the gift that keeps on giving", no matter how many years pass. Many of us still enjoy this song, and we know the name of the man who wrote it (and it wasn't John Lennon or Paul McCartney!)

@thePinkKitty3

5y↑41

I love the Beatles' version!! But I've gotta give kudos to the original!!

@mathewbouse1105

4y↑3

fantastic drum sound

@davidstowell6462

3y↑31

Reading a book about the Beatles. They picked up this single at Brian Epsteins' record shop NEMS and loved it. Changed the gender and did a good job of arranging it for three voices. It didn't become a hit for the Donays in England, and was the only record ever released by the Donays. In the early sixties hundreds of singles were released every week and most fell through the cracks. That's showbiz.

@Allan-et5ig

1y↑4

Great remark. Too bad this fell through the cracks; it is or is close to - a masterpiece.

@57highland

41w↑2

@@Allan-et5igWe can only be glad that the Beatles brought it to everyone's attention.

@TheZodiacRipper

15w

And here we are 60 years later still listening to a song that didnt make in the business.

@NouvoRich

11y↑7

defintly better then the Beatles version, anyway both version still stand after all these years, thanx for posting!

@sunshinenblues

10y↑30

favorite part is the repetition at the end "no he's an angel sent to me" lyric. this song was a surprise to me, because i'd never heard it before and I heard everything from this era. lovin' it!!!

@57highland

10y

Had you heard the early Beatles' version?

@sunshinenblues

10y↑10

yeah. and I was crazy about Paul McCartney. but there is something so raw about the Donays version which appeals to me a lot.

@basilmarasco1975

Yes, the ending is so charming because the singer (and the composer, too, of course) is reaffirming the eternal hope and faith that people have in love.

A pretty deep message for a "girl group" pop song, but that's exactly the message.

@frankcaurso1314

1y↑1

Bottom line is we are fans of the Beatles , and wanted to hear the original recording , my opinion is these young lady's sound superb . May God bless all .

@57highland

11y↑26

Great lyrics, clever and creative. Great melody too. This should have been a Top 10 song, for this group or the Beatles, whichever.

@MarioRodriguez-fs1kk

3y↑9

The Beatles enjoyed the female groups of the 1960's
Especially for the great harmonies in which they themselves used in their songs

@SuperMarioStar10

6y↑104

Even though I slightly prefer The Beatles version, the Donays do an amazing job singing this

@michaeldohndelara2240

4y↑9

Of course they did because The Beatles liked this track or George rather to have made a cover of this great tune

@ShanghaiRooster

3y↑5

It's the only single the Donays made. Not bad to have a 100% greatness record.

@kxlsin

I prefer killstations version.

@kaysmith7347

11y↑15

I talked to his brother and he said he would tell him what nice things you had said. Better news - he lives in an adult apartment complex, not a nursing home, and is doing well.

@basilmarasco1975

3y↑11

The Beatles covered this great song because it's charming, melodic, and clever ... everything a good pop song should be.

@AL197845w34832479823

43w

the beatles version it almost an other song.the drums in the beatles is fantastic

@asorls1

5y↑17

The guitar in this recording is so good. Sort of Tiki/ rock / pop.

@clintcummings4472

1y↑2

Wild. I’ve been enjoying this song for about two years and just found out The Beatles did a cover with there own twist. I really adore this song.

@mikegould4039

5y↑4

After all these years ..the original version...love it...

@mohamedkhtab6619

1y↑2

he has got the devil in his heart he is going to tear your heart apart

@moorlock2003

3y↑6

Both versions are great.

@MarieProvost77

5y↑5

You are a peach & a prince among men for uploading this revelatory earlier version of one of my fave Beatles tracks.

@LeonFelixRusso

3y↑1

Russell sent me here.
Thanks Russell!

@tommyl.dayandtherunaways820

2y↑1

Most Beatles covers doomed the original to obscurity. This one actually did the opposite, it saved a great song from the all-too-often tragic fate of being instantly and unfairly forgotten, just look at all the views and comments here! Do you think these girls could have ever in their wildest dreams imagined their song would be this well known 60 years later? Whoever it was who took a chance and picked up this record, thank you for allowing the world to hear two amazing versions of this tune.

@RaananVolesPianist

11y↑18

I think they're both equally good.

@honour123

11y↑7

The song writers for Motown were GENUIS!!! Mr. Drapkin must have been a very talented man who worked at what must have been a very exciting time. Its a shame that Motown does not exist in the same sense anymore. At least we have the music and covers by bands such as The Beatles.

@sixtieskid062

11y↑3

Nice to hear the original version.

@louissavich5431

5y↑1

Richard Brian Drapkin wrote "Devil in His Heart" and the flip side "Bad Boy". He also wrote "Together We Can Make Such Sweet Music" which was recorded by The Supremes and The Four Tops in a collaboration and by The Spinners. He wrote "That's the Way I Like It (I Like It That Way)' which was recorded by Barbara Lewis. He also wrote “That’s All Behind You” for Eddie Kendricks, “Now That I Have Found You” for Larry Santos, “I Think I’m Gonna Cry” for Spanky Wilson, and "You Can't Hold Me Back" by Danny Cox. He also released a single under the name Ricky Dee in 1965 called “If That’s What Makes Her Glad”.

@basilmarasco1975

I wish his work had been more widely acknowledged and properly rewarded.

@karinee123

4y↑3

I love the vocals <3

@57highland

11y↑17

Thank you, kay. Mr. Drapkin's "Devil In Her Heart" was one of my favorite Beatle songs when I was a child and the Bealtes were new. I looked at the album jacket where the song titles were, with the composer's name in parentheses alongside, and I saw "Drapkin" and I wondered who he was, because he had written such a nice song. I hope he is well.

@mathmusic1490

4y↑2

I was listening to the top forty radio in 1962, and I don't remember hearing this song. So when the Beatles covered it, at first I thought they wrote it!

@schaferatsprynet

CKLW

@MBAinternetmktg

4y↑3

Thank you for posting this song!

@tomthumb7639

2y↑1

that gap really gets me

@LJG907

11y↑5

Great song. Love it !!

@FloydPink23

3y↑1

Amazing sound

@frankparker2002

2y↑8

Killstation has a good cover!

@paolamariefuchsstitelmann7458

8y↑25

@melaplasprro9780

Thank you for the lyrics, just love this song....

@pietvanbreemen5334

4y↑3

This one BADASS song!!!!! Where is my Time Machine!!!!!!

@1967MOD

6y↑3

wow first time ive heard this sung its fab

@listenyear2201

3y↑1

I was searching for Black Artists that influenced The Beatles. This song, written by Richard Drapkin, was released by The Beatles on their 1963 album "With the Beatles."

@MrRDIEHL49

11y↑1

Hello art, that was great, love that song, best wishes to you ♫ :)

@luisluis5805

4y↑3

wow didnt know the please please me and with the beatles are full of this chart songs. I just got Baby its you from the Shirelles, amazing

@basilmarasco1975

It also has "Boys" by the Shirelles.

@user-cf7yj1ob8k

2y↑1

very good.

@madking14

11y↑1

I love oldies n soul...its my fav...i never heard this song until i saw Beneath the Dark..where they used this song to kinda flow the movie along as they did in the movie Jeepers Creepers using the song of

@pieronicolosi

9y↑18

This is the original year 1962. enjoy .

@bee45rpm

11y↑2

Love this one!

@satotera1963

4y↑4

このDONAYSのDevil in his heartは全く売れず、ほとんど闇に消える運命だったのをビートルズが見つけて
自分流にアレンジしたのが「Devil in her heart」だそうです。やっぱり聞き比べるとビートルズの方が
圧倒的に完成度の高い曲になっている。それにしてもよくこの曲を見つけたと思う。

@1KSarah

5y↑2

Wow, never heard this before.

@yolymelez6507

7y↑1

Ohhh i love this songg!!!!!😗😗😗

@TheRamrod100

10y↑18

Beneath the dark.

@gibiscus

5y↑4

Am I the only one who likes both the original and Beatles version? They didn't "steal" it; the songwriter got royalties and I never would've known this song existed otherwise despite being a huge fan of soul classics! It's no different to me than discovering Footsteps in the Dark or Love TKO via Ice Cube and Ahmad!

@sw1743

15w

The last two times she said, no he's an angel sent to me, she said them in a way that makes me sad.

@christopherdeleon2228

11y↑1

Verry nice song

@TheRamrod100

12y↑1

To the devil with false modesty, the sixties were iconic of great music!

@danielmkubacki

7y↑1

Good one.

@pwnytown8418

40w

he’ll never hurt me
he won’t desert me
he’s an angel sent to me
yeah right

@khaladsaad.al-mowallad6532

Devil in His Heart" is a song written by Richard B. Drapkin, who recorded under the name Ricky Dee.

The song was originally recorded as "Devil in His Heart" in Detroit by the Donays for Correc-tone Records. It was later picked up by the New York City label Brent and re-released in August 1962 as "(There's a) Devil in His Heart", the B-side of "Bad Boy".[1] 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.
🥁🎸🎷🎶❤️

@miguelmanzano3960

3y↑1

I like this first time hearing this and it's good and all but i fell in love with the scousce accent lol so i like the Beatles version more but this is lit it just shows how great the beatles taste in music was

@fabio110580

4y↑1

Isso é muito bom !

@abderaoufboudache3227

7y↑1

I really like the song

@manoelluizteixeira8073

Bom demais. maneco - Porto Alegre - Brasil.

@JeffLynn

7y↑4

Wow, I love this version! Maybe even better than the Beatles?

@schaferatsprynet

7y↑4

Detroit cha-cha!

@57highland

10y↑13

It's true that English seamen brought records to England from the States, but Brian Epstein also had record companies in New York City send over ALL American releases known to them (even if they were not hits). This song was recorded on a Detroit label but was later "picked up" by a New York City label, Brent. From there it was shipped to Liverpool, per Brian Epstein's system, even though it was never a big hit here.

@flamencoprof

6y↑1

I am always grateful to commenters such as yourself who share such scarce information. Thanks, lindsey of no content!

@tomphillips5290

6y↑1

Great!!!!!!! history of this wonderful tune!!!!!!!! THANKS so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@tgramful

One quarter of the DNA of English descendants is from English seamen...

@Lmclean89

6y↑8

This should've been in a Mad Men episode

@Broonzied

5y↑2

This with Bad Boy on the B side would be a fantastic record to own. Unlike many here, I prefer the girls take on it to all the others.

@schaferatsprynet

The Beatles, music geniuses they were, uniformly had better production values than the originals they covered. It's a matter of taste. Many originals had the street grit the covers lacked.

@Giorginho

2y↑1

@SheFishes22

2y↑1

AMAZE ING

@sceneman100

11y↑2

the beatles got their imported records from seamen coming back to Liverpool from the USA and they got the latest records to copy .but these seamen appear to have been very well informed on the rarest and best .

@dx7tnt

5y↑2

This is a myth according to Beatles biographer Mark lewisohn - these singles were all actually issued on UK labels and available in shops to anyone interested enough. The Beatles checked all the American singles out at NEMS in Liverpool, owned by their manager Brian Epstein. If the sailors were bringing anything back it would probably be country and western records, and cowboy boots.

@gamkal7231

@dx7tnt Yeah, really. The Beatles got huge, but Motown got pretty huge too from 1959-60 on especially, just 2-3 years before The Beatles. Berry Gordy (Motown's founder)'s first hit was "Reet Petite" written for Jackie Wilson in 1957. The Beatles hit the scene, stateside, in 1963 or '64, and their remakes of those hit songs really helped endear them to America! They also refused to play before segregated audiences in the South, saying that was unheard of in England, and you let everyone in, or forget it. They were drawing tens of thousands at each concert in those days, so the promoters caved - and they gave the first UNsegregated concert in the South.

But if you want more re Motown, this should help: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motown

@jg0mmf

4y↑1

ビートルズがカバーした事によって有名になった曲って色々ありますね。

@piodomingorosalessena5990

9y↑2

Esta canción fue cantada tiempo después por los Fab 4. Los chicos de Liverpool le dieron mayor fuerza a este rhythm and blues. Ambas versiones son excelentes, sin embargo en The Donays se siente un sentimiento muy inocente, mientras que en las de The Beatles se siente el sentimiento de inocencia mezclado con rabia, como la de un matón barriobajero.

@loeza3176

+Pío Domingo Rosales Sena Es curioso como antes la música se hacía con mas sentimiento sin importar prejuicios, ahora sería impensable que una banda de chicos rockeros haga un cover de una canción cantada por una banda de chicas...saludos!

@therotiv4

me recuerda a One direction haciendo un cover de una cancion conocida de los años 80s :v hora no recuerdo cual es one way creo que llama la cancion

@pancakeysloth

11y↑1

I can honestly say this is better than the Beatles...

@jeffwilliams196

9y↑4

3 Beatles fans.

@TecsPlusLLC

8y↑2

I like this version better then the Beatles-has a nice Latin feel to it.

@tonya5655

11y↑1

oh yes it is! :)

@joseantonio2901

la canción es muy buena... con razón la tomaron los beatles...

@mrob75

7y↑7

I wonder why some people feel that the Beatles somehow "rescued" us from these original soul classics and sound (?!) These classic early 60s hits stand on their own merit, Beatles or not.

@rem-so1ly

Agreed, f the Beatles, they had no soul or feeling in their sound.

@Tyius420

2y↑7

Anyone else here from Killstation?

@charlesminear7792

2y↑1

Great song.too bad they did not make more songs. The Beatles cover did the song justice.

@HeavenBound1

6y↑1

Never knew this was a cover! It's like You're No Good originally done by Betty Everett while thinking Linda Ronstadt was the original! Nice version though.

@recordguy4321

5y↑1

Actually Dee Dee Warwick had the original, but Betty got the hit a few months later

@basilmarasco1975

Also, "Go Now", covered by the Moody Blues and first done by American singer Bessie Banks.

@edwinsantos5204

11y↑7

Gentlemen, this is the ORIGINAL and BEST version of this song, sung by The Donays and released in 1962. The group may never have released a full album for that matter, but this song gave them immortality as a group that sang one of the greatest and most influential songs ever. (This was covered by an early 60s group from Liverpool.)

@8176morgan

2y↑1

I know who that early 60's group from Liverpool was and the Beatles version is far, far superior than this piece of ...... is.

@kryptonmc930

46w

Beatles cover version is much better than this crap

@tease5424

4y↑1

I don't know why I read about the Beatles cover... This is so much better.

@TheZeevik

5y↑1

killer and the beatles covering

@HeavenBound1

4y↑3

Never knew this was a cover by an American group!

@basilmarasco1975

4y↑1

The Beatles' version is a cover. This is the original.

@patrickgrondines7997

4y↑3

beatles brought me here

@SeaStarTea

10y↑42

The Beatles really made this their own.

@TheKetsa

10y↑11

yeah, they totally botched it.

@c.f9448

9y↑11

fuck no

@carmelogenovese4971

9y↑9

Mariana Gonzalez This version is way better than the Beatles one

@JohnSmith-cy8hq

9y↑10

Carmelo Genovese LOL. Beatles shit all over this.

@GandaMelgao

9y↑8

+Carmelo Genovese You really don't have any taste. This song is quite nice in this version. But nothing more. It has some value. But it's a pale shade of the Beatles version.
Many people have the idea that the 'originals' are always the best. it is a misconception

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@FrankOtheMountain

42w

"Brian (Epstein) had a policy of buying at least one copy of every record that was released. If it sold, he’d order another one, or five or whatever. Consequently he had records that weren’t hits in Britain, weren’t even hits in America. Before going to a gig we’d meet in the record store, after it had shut, and we’d search the racks like ferrets to see what new ones were there… Devil In Her Heart and Barrett Strong’s Money were records that we’d picked up and played in the shop and thought were interesting."
George relating how The Beatles found different songs to make covers of
Source: Anthology by The Beatles

@nigirilover3712

7y↑1

Oldiest always better

@Alexander-tj2dn

Not allways

@gavinhill7562

10y↑3

The Beatles as a group & as solo artists covered 100's of songs. Not exactly the fab4!!

@lazur1

9y↑8

That's the reason they also wrote hundreds of great original songs, in many styles. You've got to learn covers to learn how to write good songs. Everyone who's good does it, whether they release them as records or not. The Beatles were 20,(George), 21,(Paul), 22,(John), & 23,(Ringo), when they recorded this, Give the kids a break.

@pancakeysloth

11y↑1

i thinks so to but i prefer this one.

@britantyowicaksono8409

1y↑1

the beatles perfected it

@juanrocha6354

50w

KILLSTATION make the best remake of this song 💪

@ksrofficialpage2228

7y↑1

the first time i heard the song was on the show (i dont remember the name) but it was really catchy, i love this song all though it has a nasty title but it is ok.