Her first break in the music world was at the age of sixteen when her parents (with mixed feelings) entered her for a singing contest in Sydney. It was organized by TVB with the winner to be offered a recording contract with one of the big music companies in Hong Kong. She won the competition and was sent back to Hong Kong and met with the TVB producers who wanted her to sign with one of the music labels. After much deliberation she finally decided that it wasn’t right for her at that time and instead returned to Australia to study at University. She pretty much just settled back into life at Uni and put aside any dreams of a music career.
After graduating from University she returned to Hong Kong in 1997 to help run her family’s accounting business and gained CPA certification. Despite her relatively settled career Susan was thinking, “is that all there is in life”. One of the students who she was teaching piano was working for a Hong Kong independent label, and she asked the boss if they wanted a singer. Susan says “I really wanted to record the English songs that I loved. We agreed to make an album and I just went into the studio feeling really relaxed with no stress or pressure and had a fun time recording my ‘Close To You’ album.” When the album came out it in 2002 it was widely acclaimed and quickly became a favourite of music stores to play and the album was soon climbing up the sales charts in countries like Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia. The four album release’s since, ‘Close To You’ have also enjoyed wide critical and commercial success establishing Susan as probably the No.1 selling English language female singer of her genre throughout S.E.Asia.
In early 2007 Susan Wong signed a new recording agreement with Hong Kong based Evolution Limited and pre-production is currently underway for her new album that will be recorded in the USA in May. As Susan explains her motivation behind the new album, “Musically I wanted a new challenge and new musical chemistry to give me a different lift and to move on to another stage. Not everyone has opportunity to work with such high calibre musicians and producers like those I’m working with on the new album”.
Someone Like You (2007)
In early 2007, Susan Wong signed a new recording agreement with Hong Kong based Evolution Limited and released her first album under Evolution in August 2007.
The first release under this agreement, Someone Like You, was recorded in Nashville, USA and was quick to win critical and commercial success throughout S. E. Asia. The success of the SACD version in particular bore testament to the fine production, vocal performance and mastering by Grammy award winning engineer Doug Sax. The album was domestically released in Japan in September 2008.
511 (2008)
In Summer 2008 a newly invigorated Susan, began working on fresh ideas for her follow-up album. In September 2008 Susan travelled to Geneva, Switzerland to work on demos with producer Adrien Z. As Susan explained “He brought my music ideas to life. He was able to transform the songs I want to sing into the styling which I dare tried.” The album recording was completed in February/March 2009.
In her blog Susan said of the album; “I guess I took a "more hands on" approach with this album, more than any of the previous ones, as I felt the need to voice out my persona, be more individualistic and independent for my work.” Susan’s bossa nova inspired version of Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean received a lot of attention and radio play and the album sold widely across the region.
Step Into My Dreams (2009)
Inspired by the positive feedback to 511, Susan was anxious to start working on her next album and within months of the release of 511 she was forming ideas for new recordings, choosing to again work with producer Adrien Zerbini and arranger Ignacio Lamas. With songs for the albums mostly coming from the late 1960’s/early 1970’s Susan and her band worked on a relaxed, natural acoustic pop feel lead by Ignacio’s skilled guitar style. With some fine performances and some radically rearranged interpretations of well known classics the new album, Step Into My Dreams soon became Susan Wong’s bestselling title and a fan’s favorite.
‘Best Recording Yet’: My LIVE Stories (2013)
After 5 years, Susan Wong returned to Nashville in June 2012 to record her next masterpiece. This masterpiece called My LIVE Stories was recorded live over two days in the world famous Ocean Way Studios in Nashville, USA which Susan described was her ‘best recording yet’. With an ensemble of top notch session musicians and a first class recording environment inside a 100 year old converted church Susan performed a selection of her favourite songs from her previous albums along with new songs.
Highlights include the bossa nova influenced Billie Jean, the blues tinged Cry Me A River, an up tempo Perfect and a spine tingling performance of Desperado. The studio recording was filmed in full HD and released in DVD and Blu-ray formats in December 2012.
Tribute to Female Vocal: Woman In Love (2014) & SusanWongVEVO
From the time when My LIVE Stories was being recorded, the idea for Woman In Love was already in conception. 2 ½ years in the making, recorded over 8 studios in 3 continents – Woman In Love was released worldwide December 1st, 2014. Woman In Love is Susan’s tribute to great women singers before her who made their fame with sensuous and endearing love songs. The album features romantic love songs old and new from Olivia Newton-John’s I Honestly Love You, Barbra Streisand’s classic Woman in Love to Rihanna’s hit Stay and Adele’s Make You Feel My Love.
For Woman In Love, Susan crafted a rare original song Can’t You See (I’m Falling In Love) to be included in the album.
Susan took her rendition of Mary Macgregor’s Torn Between Two Lovers to the big screen where the music video was released in full HD live on SusanWongVEVO. Susan Wong’s VEVO channel now holds a dear collection of Susan Wong’s best and most popular music.
You've Got A Friend
Susan Wong Lyrics
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When you're down and troubled,
And you need some love and care,
And nothing, nothing is going right,
Close your eyes and think of me,
And soon I will be there, to brighten up even your darkest night.
You just call out my name, and you know wherever I am,
Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you got to do is call,
And I'll be there, Yes I will.
You've got a friend.
If the sky above you grows dark and full of clouds,
And that old north wind begins to blow,
Keep your head together and call my name out loud.
And soon you'll hear me knocking at your door.
You just call out my name, and you know wherever I am,
I'll come running, to see you again.
Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you have to do is call
And I'll be there, yes, I will.
Now ain't it good to know that you've got a friend when people can be so cold. They'll hurt you, yes, and desert you.
And, take your soul if you let them.
Oh, but don't you let them.
You just call out my name, and you know wherever I am,
I'll come running, to see you again.
Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you got to do is call
And I'll be there, yes, I will.
You've got a friend.
You've got a friend.
The lyrics of Susan Wong's "You've Got A Friend" offer a comforting message to listeners who may be struggling or feeling alone. The song describes a deep and enduring friendship that is always there for you, no matter what. The first verse sets the scene with a classic scenario of feeling down and troubled - nothing seems to be going right. But then comes the reassurance that all you need to do is close your eyes and think of the friend who will always be there for you, even in the darkest night. The chorus emphasizes the simplicity of the friendship - just call out my name, and I'll be there. As the verse continues, the imagery of a stormy sky and a cold wind builds on this feeling of vulnerability, but the friend's presence is still strong and unwavering. The final verse reminds us that people can be hurtful and selfish, but a true friend will never take your soul or desert you. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the message that you are never alone when you've got a friend.
Overall, "You've Got A Friend" offers a powerful message of friendship and hope in times of struggle. It's a simple and repetitive song, but its message is universal and timeless. The warm and soothing vocals of Susan Wong add to the comforting feeling of the song, making it the perfect thing to listen to when you need a little bit of support.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're down and troubled,
When you're feeling sad and having a hard time,
And you need some love and care,
And you require attention, affection and care,
And nothing, nothing is going right,
And everything in your life is going the wrong way,
Close your eyes and think of me,
Take a moment to think of me, and feel my presence there beside you.
And soon I will be there, to brighten up even your darkest night.
I'll be around soon to lighten up your darkest times, and make you feel better.
You just call out my name, and you know wherever I am,
Just say my name and know that no matter where I am, I'm there for you.
I'll come running to see you again.
I'll be there as quickly as possible to see you and help.
Winter, spring, summer or fall, all you got to do is call,
No matter what season it may be, all you need to do is contact me.
And I'll be there, Yes I will.
I'll be there, definitely.
If the sky above you grows dark and full of clouds,
If life gets overwhelming for you,
And that old north wind begins to blow,
And circumstances are going against you,
Keep your head together and call my name out loud.
Stay strong and shout out loud for me and I'll show up.
And soon you'll hear me knocking at your door.
I'll come knocking at your door as soon as possible.
Now ain't it good to know that you've got a friend when people can be so cold.
It's a great feeling to know that you have a friend when people can be insensitive and apathetic.
They'll hurt you, yes, and desert you.
People will injure you and abandon you.
And, take your soul if you let them.
And, if you allow them, they can completely take over your life.
Oh, but don't you let them.
But, don't let them do that to you.
You just call out my name, and you know wherever I am,
Just call my name and no matter where I am, I'm coming to you.
I'll come running, to see you again.
I'll come as quickly as possible to see you.
Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you got to do is call
No matter the season, if you need me, just call.
And I'll be there, yes, I will.
And, I'll be there, without a doubt.
You've got a friend.
You have a friend in me.
You've got a friend.
You have a friend for sure.
Writer(s): King Carole
Contributed by Hunter D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@salsabilaseptia4643
dWhen you're down and troubled,
And you need some love and care,
And nothing, nothing is going right,
Close your eyes and think of me,
And soon I will be there, to brighten up even your darkest night.
You just call out my name, and you know wherever I am,
I'll come running to see you again.
Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you got to do is call,
And I'll be there, Yes I will.
You've got a friend.
If the sky above you grows dark and full of clouds,
And that old north wind begins to blow,
Keep your head together and call my name out loud.
And soon you'll hear me knocking at your door.
You just call out my name, and you know wherever I am,
I'll come running, to see you again.
Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you have to do is call
And I'll be there, yes, I will.
Now ain't it good to know that you've got a friend when people can be so cold. They'll hurt you, yes, and desert you.
And, take your soul if you let them.
Oh, but don't you let them.
You just call out my name, and you know wherever I am,
I'll come running, to see you again.
Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you got to do is call
And I'll be there, yes, I will.
You've got a friend.
You've got a friend.
@jojo-rp4nf
You singing like you are telling a story to us. And you can deliver the message of the song right to our heart with your super soft voice.
@GiovanniAlvesdrc
Show de interpretação, melhor que o próprio autor da letra,😍😍😍
@julieta11yt
one of my fave among your covers...love itt
@jachiza66sjh
I don't know who the hell is Susan Wong, but she has an incredible beautiful voice. Her voice is so sweet and clear than many of the famous singer will die for this kind of voice. One of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard.
@rudy4601
love your singing (^^)
@mayfairstratacouncil4462
I like your voice. I am so happy and lucky to find your songs on youtube and will listen to your songs again and again.
@JoseManuel-bz6hw
What a voice my god, transport us to paradise😊
@jadsriskuldee3122
She got Beautiful and Clear Voices
@vivoyque19
BEAUTIFUL SONG AND YOURE VOICE IS SO SWEET AND SOFT IT IS A SOOOTHING PATH FOR ANY WHO NEEDS TO WALK IT ALONE,... THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!
@krunoslavluckystar7181
Glas Anđela, Mog Milenog Anđela !!
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