Who Is Suzy Q?

Dale Hawkins, a songwriter and singer whose rockabilly repertory included the 1957 hit “Susie Q,“ a bandstand classic for generations of rockers, died on Saturday in Little Rock, Ark. ... “Susie Q” (the title was also sometimes rendered as “Susie-Q,” “Suzy-Q” and other variations; neither Mr.

Where does the term Susie Q come from?

The origin of the name "Suzie Q" is uncertain. A December 12, 1936 news story claimed that the Suzie Q dance was introduced by two dancers from Georgia. The dancers had previously performed and introduced the dance at Syracuse, New York, but the audience misheard “Syracuse” as “Susie-Q.”

Is Susie QA real person?

Was she a real person? A: As it turns out, the answer is yes, although the song was not original to Credence Clearwater Revival. The song, which was featured on the band's 1968 eponymous debut album, was actually written by a then-19-year old Louisiana guitarist named Dale Hawkins.

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