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Susie Q (song)
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"Susie Q" is originally a song by Louisiana-born singer and guitarist Dale Hawkins. His version reached #27 in the U.S. pop chart in 1957. He wrote the song with guitarist James Burton, but when the song was released, Stan Lewis, the owner of Jewel/Paula Records, and Eleanor Broadwater, the wife of Nashville DJ Gene Nobles were also credited as co-writers to give them shares of the royalties from the song.
A host of other musicians have covered the song, (often re-titled "Suzie Q", "Suzy Q" or "Suzi Q") most notably Creedence Clearwater Revival on their 1968 debut album.
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Also, there is a spanish version sang by Luis Miguel, the famous mexican singer in 1987 for his album "Tambien es rock" 3(Its also rock.)
The Velvet Underground are also known to have covered the song on rehearsals and live at the beginning of their career.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Another well-known version is by Creedence Clearwater Revival on their debut album released in 1968.
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"Susie Q" is originally a song by Louisiana-born singer and guitarist Dale Hawkins. His version reached #27 in the U.S. pop chart in 1957. He wrote the song with guitarist James Burton, but when the song was released, Stan Lewis, the owner of Jewel/Paula Records, and Eleanor Broadwater, the wife of Nashville DJ Gene Nobles were also credited as co-writers to give them shares of the royalties from the song.
A host of other musicians have covered the song, (often re-titled "Suzie Q", "Suzy Q" or "Suzi Q") most notably Creedence Clearwater Revival on their 1968 debut album.
Cover Versions
In 1963, blues-rock guitarist Lonnie Mack covered it, in an instrumental version released both as a single and on his debut album The Wham of that Memphis Man.
Gene Vincent covered the song in 1964 for his Columbia Records album Shakin' up A Storm
The Rolling Stones covered it on their album 12 X 5 released in 1964 in the U.S., and The Rolling Stones No. 2 released in 1965 in the U.K.
A cover version by Flash Cadillac was featured in the film Apocalypse Now.
The Everly Brothers also covered the song.
Linda McCartney covered this song in Jamaica, leading to the name "Suzy and the Red Stripes."
Johnny Rivers also covered the song in 1979.
A cover version by Gene Summers appeared on his album
The Ultimate School of Rock & Roll issued in 1997.
Also, there is a spanish version sang by Luis Miguel, the famous mexican singer in 1987 for his album "Tambien es rock" 3(Its also rock.)
The Velvet Underground are also known to have covered the song on rehearsals and live at the beginning of their career.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Another well-known version is by Creedence Clearwater Revival on their debut album released in 1968. This song was one of their first big hits, and was the band's only Top 40 hit that was not written by John Fogerty, peaking at #11, but made the top ten on some charts. John Fogerty sings the first and third stanzas, and Tom Fogerty sings the second stanza. The riff that John plays during the second solo is from Howlin' Wolf's "Smokestack Lightning". Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook, and Doug Clifford perform the backing vocals. The album version clocks in at 8:37. The single version is split into parts one and two. One difference is that in the single version, the jam session during the coda is omitted in part one. Instead, it fades out with the guitar solo right before the coda which fades in in part two on the B-side.
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