Devil with the Blue Dress, written by Shorty Long and William "Mickey" Stevenson, was released in 1964. It gained popularity after it was covered by several artists, most notably by Mitch Ryder Devil with the Blue Dress, written by Shorty Long and William "Mickey" Stevenson, was released in 1964. It gained popularity after it was covered by several artists, most notably by Mitch Ryder Devil with the Blue Dress, written by Shorty Long and William "Mickey" Stevenson, was released in 1964. It gained popularity after it was covered by several artists, most notably by Mitch Ryder Shorty Long Devil With The Blue Dress Wind It Up Soul USA 35001 7" Single 45cat My poster from 1964. Shorty had the superior version of Devil In A Blue Dress. : r motown Shorty Long Devil With The Blue Dress Vinyl (7", 45 RPM, Single), 1964 [r9709304] Discogs