Introduction
“Wake Up Little Susie” is a rock and roll song written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant. It was first recorded by The Everly Brothers in 1957 and released as a single on the Cadence label. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number two on the UK Singles Chart. It has since become one of the most popular and enduring songs of all time.
The Everly Brothers were an American country-influenced rock and roll duo, known for their steel-string acoustic guitar playing and close harmony singing. They were born in Brownie, Kentucky, in 1937. They began their career as teenagers, appearing on local radio and television shows. In 1956, they signed with Cadence Records and released their debut single, “Bye Bye Love.” The song was a major hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The Everly Brothers followed up “Bye Bye Love” with a string of hit singles, including “Wake Up Little Susie,” “All I Have to Do Is Dream,” and “Problems.” They also released several successful albums, including The Everly Brothers (1958) and Songs Our Daddy Taught Us (1958).
The Everly Brothers were one of the most popular and influential rock and roll duos of the 1950s and 1960s. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 and the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1990.
Did You Know?
- The song was inspired by a real-life incident in which the Everly Brothers’ parents found them out late one night.
- The song was banned by some radio stations because of its suggestive lyrics.
- The song has been covered by many artists, including The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and Bob Dylan.
- The song was used in the films The Big Chill (1983) and Sleepless in Seattle (1993).
Wake Up Little Susie is a timeless classic that has stood the test of time. It is a beautiful and moving song about the innocence of young love. The Everly Brothers’ version of the song is definitive, and it is a joy to listen to. If you are looking for a song that will take you back in time and make you smile, then “Wake Up Little Susie” is the perfect song for you.
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Lyrics: Wake Up Little Susie
Wake up, little Susie, wake up
Wake up, little Susie, wake upWe’ve both been sound asleep
Wake up little Susie and weep
The movie’s over, it’s four o’clock
And we’re in trouble deepWake up, little Susie
Wake up, little SusieWell, what are we gonna tell your Mama
What are we gonna tell your Pa?
What are we gonna tell our friends
When they say, “Ooh la la!”Wake up, little Susie
Wake up, little SusieWell, I told your Mama that you’d be in by ten
Well, Susie baby, looks like we goofed again
Wake up, little Susie
Wake up, little Susie
We gotta go homeWake up, little Susie, wake up
Wake up, little Susie, wake upThe movie wasn’t so hot
It didn’t have much of a plot
We fell asleep, our goose is cooked
Our reputation is shotWake up, little Susie
Wake up, little SusieWell, what are we gonna tell your Ma-ma
What are we gonna tell your Pa?
What are we gonna tell our friends
When they say, “Ooh la la!”Wake up, little Susie
Wake up, little Susie
Wake up, little Susie