the magic lanterns sang if the devil danced in empty pockets.
the magic lanterns sang if the devil danced in empty pockets.
who sang if the devil danced in empty pockets?
the magic lanterns
if the devil danced (in empty pockets)









































"if the devil danced (in empty pockets)" is a song written by ken spooner and kim williams, and recorded by american country music singer joe diffie. the song reached the top of the "billboard" hot country singles & tracks (now hot country songs) chart. it was released in april 1991 as the third single from his debut album, "a thousand winding roads".









































section::::music video.









































the music video was directed by michael salomon and premiered in early 1991.









































section::::critical reception.
if the devil danced (in empty pockets)
the empty pockets









































the empty pockets (formerly known as josh & the empty pockets) is an american rock and roll band from chicago, illinois. josh & the empty pockets released a buddy holly tribute album in 2007 and "under the bed" in 2008, with erika brett featured on two of the songs. the band changed its name to the empty pockets following the addition of erika brett to its lineup. the empty pockets released two eps, one of which features holiday songs.
the empty pockets