After Be-Bop-A-Lula had become a huge hit in 1956 (peaking at #7 and spending 20 weeks in the Billboard Pop Chart), Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps (often mis-named as 'the' Blue Caps) were unable to follow it up with the same level of commercial success, but released critically acclaimed songs like Race With The Devil (#96 in Billboard) and Bluejean Bop (#49).
Following a visit to Europe in 1959, Vincent managed to attract a new huge and discerning audience there, especially in England and France. By that time his career had mostly ended in the US. In 1960, while on tour in Britain, Vincent and songwriter Sharon Sheeley were seriously injured in a high-speed traffic accident. Vincent broke his ribs, collarbone, and added further damage to his already weak leg which he had injured in a motorcycle accident in 1955 and refused to have amputated, and Sheeley suffered a broken pelvis. Both Vincent and Sheeley survived, but the accident killed Vincent's tourmate and Sheeley's fiancé, Eddie Cochran.
Vincent subsequently moved to England in 1963. His stage shows became "must see" events and his bands through those years were to spawn some of the most respected players in the world today. It was during his early tours of Britain that he adopted the trademark leather outfit, at the suggestion of British Rock 'n' Roll impressario, Jack Good.
Susie-Q
Gene Vincent Lyrics
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Oh, Susie Q
Oh, Susie Q
How I love you
My Susie Q
I like the way you walk
I like the way you talk
I like the way you talk
My Susie Q
Oh, Susie Q
Oh, Susie Q
Oh, Susie Q
Baby, I love you
My Susie Q
Well, say that you'll be true
Well, say that you'll be true
Well, say that you'll be true
And never leave me blue
My Susie Q
Oh, Susie Q
Oh, Susie Q
Oh, Susie Q
How I love you
My Susie Q
The song "Susie-Q" by Gene Vincent is a classic rock and roll love song. The lyrics are simple and straightforward as the singer declares his love for Susie Q. The repetition of the name Susie Q throughout the song is an acknowledgement of the singer's obsession with her. The opening line, "Oh, Susie Q, how I love you" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer goes on to describe how he likes the way she walks and talks.
The chorus of the song is an expression of the singer's love for Susie Q. He reiterates that he loves her and that she is his Susie Q. He then asks Susie Q to promise that she will be true to him and never leave him blue. The song is a simple but effective love song that captures the essence of early rock and roll.
Overall, the song "Susie-Q" by Gene Vincent is a classic rock and roll love song. The lyrics are simple but effective and capture the obsession and devotion of the singer towards Susie Q.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, Susie Q
Addressing Susie Q with affection
Oh, Susie Q
Reiterating the address to Susie Q
Oh, Susie Q
Continuing to address Susie Q
How I love you
Expressing love for Susie Q
My Susie Q
Possessive declaration of Susie Q as mine
I like the way you walk
Complimenting Susie Q's gait
I like the way you talk
Praising Susie Q's manner of speech
I like the way you walk
Reiterating the attraction to Susie Q's walk
I like the way you talk
Reiterating the admiration for Susie Q's speech
My Susie Q
Continuing the declaration of ownership
Oh, Susie Q
Addressing Susie Q once again
Oh, Susie Q
Reiterating the address to Susie Q
Oh, Susie Q
Continuing to address Susie Q
Baby, I love you
Using a term of endearment to express love for Susie Q
My Susie Q
Ending with the possessive declaration of Susie Q as mine
Well, say that you'll be true
Requesting a promise of faithfulness from Susie Q
Well, say that you'll be true
Reiterating the request for loyalty
Well, say that you'll be true
Continuing to insist upon Susie Q's faithfulness
And never leave me blue
Stating a condition for Susie Q's promise of fidelity
My Susie Q
Ending with the possessive declaration of Susie Q as mine
Oh, Susie Q
Ending with a final address of Susie Q with affection
Oh, Susie Q
Reiterating the address to Susie Q one last time
Oh, Susie Q
Continuing to end with an affectionate address to Susie Q
How I love you
Ending with a final statement of love for Susie Q
My Susie Q
Ending with a final possessive declaration of Susie Q as mine
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Written by: Dale Hawkins, Stanley J. Lewis, Eleanor Broadwater
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