Artist: Willy DeVille

Willy DeVille
Aliases
The Willy DeVille Acoustic Trio
Real name
William Paul Borsey Jr.
Born
August 25, 1950
Died
August 6, 2009
Country
United States
Comments
Guitarist, singer, and songwriter in a wide variety of musical genres.
Member of
Mink DeVille

Performances

Originals

Title down Performer Release date Covered by
1 No Such Pain as Love Willy DeVille 1995 (2 artists)

Covers

Title down Performer Release date Originally by
1 18 Hammers Willy DeVille 1999 Jerry Butler
2 Across the Borderline Willy DeVille 1999 Freddy Fender, Sam Samudio, Bobby King & Willie Greene Jr.
3 All by Myself The Willy DeVille Acoustic Trio Fats Domino - Big Bill
4 Bacon Fat Willy DeVille 1999 Andre Williams & His New Group
5 Beating Like a Tom Tom Willy DeVille 1990 Ernie K-Doe
6 Betty and Dupree The Willy DeVille Acoustic Trio February 25, 2003 Chuck Willis - Orchestra & Chorus Directed by Jesse Stone
7 Big Blue Diamonds Willy DeVille 1990 Red Perkins
8 Billy the Kid The Willy DeVille Acoustic Trio February 25, 2003 Bob Dylan
9 Carmelita The Willy DeVille Acoustic Trio February 25, 2003 Murray McLauchlan
10 Come a Little Bit Closer Willy DeVille September 21, 2004 Jay & The Americans
11 Come to Poppa Willy DeVille 1992 Ann Peebles
12 Could You Would You Willy DeVille 1987 Them
13 Daddy Rolling Stone Willy DeVille February 1994 Otis Blackwell
14 Goin' Over the Hill Willy DeVille 1999 Fred McDowell and the Hunter's Chapel Singers of Como, Miss.
15 Hey! Joe Willy DeVille 1992 The Leaves
16 Hound Dog The Willy DeVille Acoustic Trio February 25, 2003 Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton, Kansas City Bill & Orch.
17 It's Too Late She's Gone The Willy DeVille Acoustic Trio February 25, 2003 Chuck Willis
18 Junker's Blues Willy DeVille 1990 Champion Jack Dupree
19 Let It Be Me The Willy DeVille Acoustic Trio February 25, 2003 Jill Corey with Jimmy Carroll - Gilbert Bécaud
20 Needles and Pins Willy DeVille 1999 Jackie De Shannon
21 Nobody Chooses Willy DeVille 1992 Daniel Balavoine
22 One Night of Sin The Willy DeVille Acoustic Trio February 25, 2003 Smiley Lewis
23 Rambling on My Mind The Willy DeVille Acoustic Trio February 25, 2003 Robert Johnson
24 Save the Last Dance Bon Jovi & Willy DeVille 1996 The Drifters
25 Shake Sugaree The Willy DeVille Acoustic Trio February 25, 2003 Elizabeth Cotten
26 Since I Met You Baby The Willy DeVille Acoustic Trio February 25, 2003 Ivory Joe Hunter
27 Slave to Love Willy DeVille September 21, 2004 Bryan Ferry
28 Spanish Harlem The Willy DeVille Acoustic Trio February 25, 2003 Ben E. King
29 Stand by Me Willy DeVille 1993 Ben E. King - The Soul Stirrers
30 Trouble in Mind The Willy DeVille Acoustic Trio February 25, 2003 Thelma La Vizzo
31 You Can't Put Your Arms Around a Memory Willy DeVille 1995 Johnny Thunders

Songs written by

Original songs

Title down Written by Covered by
1 Are You Lonely Tonight Willy DeVille Hanoi Rocks
2 Demasiado Coražon (Too Much Heart) Willy DeVille (3 artists)
3 Heaven Stood Still Willy DeVille (6 artists)
4 Just Give Me One Good Reason Willy DeVille Lou Ann Barton
5 Just to Walk That Little Girl Home Doc Pomus, Willy DeVille (2 artists)
6 Keep Your Monkey Away From My Door Willy DeVille Mumbo Gumbo
7 Mixed Up, Shook Up Girl Willy DeVille (2 artists)
8 No Such Pain as Love Willy DeVille (2 artists)
9 Savoir Faire Willy DeVille Long John Baldry

Adapted songs

Title down Written by Originals Covered by
1 Italian Shoes Willy DeVille New Suit The Dynatones

Releases

Audio album

Title down Performer Release date Label
1 Backstreets of Desire Willy DeVille 1992
2 Crown Jane Alley Willy DeVille September 21, 2004
3 Horse of a Different Color Willy DeVille 1999 WEA
4 In Berlin The Willy DeVille Acoustic Trio February 25, 2003 Eagle Records
5 (live) Willy DeVille 1993
6 Loup Garou Willy DeVille 1995 EastWest
7 Miracle Willy DeVille 1987 A&M
8 Victory Mixture Willy DeVille 1990

Performances also appear on

Title down Performer Release date Label
1 Brace Yourself! A Tribute to Otis Blackwell various artists February 1994 Shanachie
2 Duos Taratata vol. 2 various artists 1996 Virgin France
3 I Only Wrote This Song for You - A Tribute to Johnny Thunders various artists 1995 Essential
4 Tycoon various artists 1992 Epic

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