Favorite "Devil" Songs #7 - "Devil Doll"
@teamfreak16 (43596)
Denver, Colorado
April 5, 2017 11:26am CST
The Devil made me take a day off, but we're back with #7 in my Favorite "Devil" Songs series, counting down my favorite songs with the word "Devil" in the title (inspired by the recent "Angel" series by @FourWalls .) The 7th spot belongs to the Misfits' "Devil Doll."
Horror punk band the Misfits were formed in 1976 in Lodi, New Jersey, by vocalist Glenn Danzig and guitarist Jerry Only. Despite a hiatus, legal issues between Danzig and the band, and a revolving door of musicians, the band is still going today.
Highly influential, there are five Misfits tribute compilations, and their songs have been covered by a wide range of bands, notably Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Green Day, and NOFX.
With vocals by Michale Graves, "Devil Doll" was not released as a single. In fact, it's only available on the 1999 compilation album of unreleased songs and demos, Cuts from the Crypt, and as a bonus track on the European and Japanese versions of Famous Monsters.
Even so, "Devil Doll" is proof that the Misfits could carry on just fine without Glenn Danzig. All those kids you see wearing Misfit skull t-shirts are on to something.
Enjoy!
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
6 Apr 17
My list would have to include The Devil Went Down To Georgia (Charlie Daniels Band), Tribute (Tenaciou D), sympathy For The Devil (Rolling Stones), That Old Devil Called Love (Alison Moyet)
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@teamfreak16 (43596)
• Denver, Colorado
6 Apr 17
I forgot all about Alison Moyet's song. And I love her.
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
8 Apr 17
@teamfreak16 originally recorded by Billie Holiday
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@teamfreak16 (43596)
• Denver, Colorado
7 Apr 17
The Misfits can be an acquired taste.
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
6 Apr 17
seen the t-shirt a few times
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
8 Apr 17
@teamfreak16 yes it is essential emo wardrobe wear
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@teamfreak16 (43596)
• Denver, Colorado
6 Apr 17
It's amazing just how popular a shirt it still is.
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@FourWalls (86699)
• United States
7 Apr 17
Yeah, that's what you blast while doing donuts in the lawn of Father O'Mally's parish.....
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@teamfreak16 (43596)
• Denver, Colorado
7 Apr 17
- I am so glad I had no coffee in my mouth just now! 1 person likes this
@teamfreak16 (43596)
• Denver, Colorado
5 Apr 17
That's the Misfits logo. Kids are still wearing it.
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
5 Apr 17
Wasn't there a band called Danzig? The MIsfits didn't really make a splash on the west coast.
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@teamfreak16 (43596)
• Denver, Colorado
5 Apr 17
Yes. Danzig is awesome. "Mother" and "Dirty Black Summer" are a couple favorites.
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