"Devil's Got a New Disguise" is a
promotional single
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by
Aerosmith
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that was the title track of their compilation album ''
Devil's Got a New Disguise''. The song was released to rock radio in October 2006 and peaked at #15 on the
Mainstream Rock Tracks
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.
Originally titled "Susie Q", the song was culled from outtakes from the ''
Pump
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'' sessions. This particular version originated from the ''
Get a Grip
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''Get a Gri ...
'' album sessions and re-recorded for 2006.
In concert
Aerosmith played "Devil's Got a New Disguise" live for the first time on October 11, 2006 in
Clarkston, Michigan
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on their
Route of All Evil Tour
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. The song became a regular in the setlist for the remainder of the tour. Since the Route of All Evil Tour, the song has not been played once in the set.
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2006 songs
2006 singles
Aerosmith songs
Columbia Records singles
Songs written by Joe Perry (musician)
Songs written by Steven Tyler
Songs written by Diane Warren