A talented singer and bass guitarist, trained in classical piano and percussion, she joined her sisters in the 60s Detroit garage rock group The Pleasure Seekers whilst still in her teens and never looked back. By the early 70s, Suzi went off to England to work with producer Mickie Most, while her sister Patti joined the all-woman rock band Fanny. An underground following spread around Suzi's charisma and powerful singing.
Suzi found herself singing the material of songwriting duo Chinn & Chapman, musicians who were also having hits with Sweet. Combining shades of bubblegum pop with a hard rock spirit, similar to the power pop ethos of the era, Suzi embraced the glam sound. Under their tutelage, she had four top ten rock hits in the U.K., but she remained mostly unknown in the U.S.
However, her U.K. fame expanded through the 70s, with Suzi becoming a successful solo singer, bassist, and songwriter with a string of charting hits. Her appeal extended into the 80s while many of her contempoaries broke up. Notable songs of his period include "Can The Can", "Devil Gate Drive", "Tear Me Apart", and "The Wild One", among many others.
Suzi extended her career to television in 1979 when she guest starred for three seasons on the hit television series 'Happy Days'. She played the character Leather Tuscadero, who was the younger sister of Fonzie's love interest, Pinky Tuscadero. In 1979, at the height of the disco era, she finally made the U.S. Top Five with the track "Stumblin' In", a duet with Chris Norman.
In her musical career she has had 16 hit singles, sold over 45 million records and toured since 1964. She has also had guest appearances in the Runaways documentary "Edgeplay" and various UK television shows including Minder, Dempsey And Makepeace and Absolutely Fabulous.
In 1990, Suzi trod the boards in London's West End playing the lead in the musical Annie Get Your Gun and wrote and starred in a musical about Talullah Bankhead.
Suzi continues to write, perform and record her own original material and has a forthcoming new album Naked Under Leather. She also hosts an excellent show on BBC Radio 2.
Quatro's first single "Rolling Stone" did not achieve popularity anywhere except Portugal, where it made number one. Most introduced Quatro to the songwriting and production team Nicky Chinn/Mike Chapman. Her second single "Can the Can" (1973) was a number one hit throughout Europe and in Australia. It was followed up by three further hits: "48 Crash" (1973), "Daytona Demon" (1973) and "Devil Gate Drive" (1974) on RAK Records. Her first two albums were also European and Australian successes.
These recordings, however, met little success in her native U.S., despite tours in the mid-1970s supporting Alice Cooper, and, except in Australia, the popularity of Quatro's rocking glam rock declined from 1975. In the interim, she did enjoy success as a session player.
Quatro's fortunes did not change until 1978 when "If You Can't Give Me Love" became a hit in the UK and Australia. This did nothing to prompt Stateside success, but "Stumblin' In", a duet recorded that same year for RSO Records with Chris Norman of Smokie secured a #4 peak in the U.S. Both tracks featured on the "If You Knew Suzi" album. A year later, Quatro released "Suzi... And Other Four Letter Words". She called it her favourite album. This featured singles, such as "She's In Love With You", which made number 11 in the UK , "Mama's Boy" (34) and "I've Never Been In Love" (56). In 1980, her song "Rock Hard" was featured on the soundtrack of the cult film Times Square, along with some punk and new wave bands like Talking Heads, Ramones, XTC and The Pretenders. This success period proved brief however, and her last UK hit was "Heart of Stone" in late 1982. In 1985 Quatro collaborated with Bronski Beat and members of The Kinks, Eddie and the Hot Rods, and Dr Feelgood on the Mark Cunningham-produced version of David Bowie's classic "Heroes", released the following year as the 1986 BBC "Children In Need" single.
In December 2005, a documentary chronicling Quatro's life, "Naked under leather" directed by former Runaway Victory Tischler Blue appeared. In February 2006, Quatro released "Back To the Drive", produced by Sweet guitarist Andy Scott. The album's title track was penned by her former collaborator Mike Chapman.
March 2007 saw Quatro release a version of The Eagles' "Desperado", followed by the publication of her autobiography, "Unzipped".
Suzi Quatro has sold over 45 million records.
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Rolling Stone
Suzi Quatro Lyrics
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(Phil Dennys/E.Brown)
Age of sixteen I was on the road
Doing things you've never seen
And I've been used
I've been confused
Trying to live the life I lead
I've been misunderstood
Never could get satisfied
Living how you think I should
Don't tell me what to do
And don't tell me how to spend my time
I ain't got nothing to hide
I'm free to be what I want to be
And nobody owns my mind
I've got my sunshine eyes and I've got my sunshine smile
I may be lonesome at times
I'm free to be where I want to be
And nobody owns my time
Rollin' Stone Rollin' Stone
Rollin' Stone Rollin' Stone
Packed my bags and I'm on my way
Don't know what I'm gonna find
I'll just take what comes today
Tomorrow leave it all behind
It's all right now don't you worry
If you feel that you've got to roam
A rolling stone can't lean on noone
They got to keep movin' on
Rollin' Stone Rollin' Stone
Rollin' Stone Rollin' Stone
©Rak Publ, Ltd.
The song Rolling Stone by Suzi Quatro is all about taking control of your own life and being able to live it how you want, without having to answer to anyone else. The singer talks about being on the road from a young age and the experiences that come with that kind of lifestyle, which are often misunderstood by those who haven't lived it. She talks about being used and confused, but also about being free to be whoever she wants to be, with nobody owning her time or her mind.
The chorus of the song is centered around the metaphor of a rolling stone, which represents the singer's desire to keep moving forward and not being tied down to anyone or anything. She's packed her bags and is ready for whatever comes her way, taking each day as it comes and leaving tomorrow behind. The song's message is one of empowerment, encouraging listeners to live their lives on their own terms and not be held back by anyone else's expectations or opinions.
Some possible interpretations of the song could include themes of independence, self-discovery, and the pursuit of personal freedom. It may also touch on the idea of being an outsider, someone who doesn't fit into conventional society but is happier living life in their own way. The musical style of the song is upbeat and lively, with a rock edge that matches the rebellious attitude of the lyrics. Overall, Rolling Stone is a catchy, powerful anthem for anyone who wants to carve their own path in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Age of sixteen I was on the road
At the age of sixteen, I started my journey of travelling.
Doing things you've never seen
I’ve experienced a life that you might have never seen.
And I've been used
I have been exploited.
I've been confused
I have been lost and perplexed.
Trying to live the life I lead
I tried living my life on my own terms.
You can't put the blame on me
You cannot hold me responsible for your expectations.
I've been misunderstood
People do not understand me.
Never could get satisfied
I cannot be content with what others prescribe for me.
Living how you think I should
I do not abide by the way people think I should live.
Don't tell me what to do
Do not dictate me about what I should do.
And don't tell me how to spend my time
Do not tell me how I should use my time.
I ain't got nothing to hide
I do not have anything to hide.
I'm free to be what I want to be
I have the freedom to be who I want to be.
And nobody owns my mind
Nobody can control my thoughts.
I've got my sunshine eyes and I've got my sunshine smile
I have a cheerful disposition.
I may be lonesome at times
I might feel lonely sometimes.
I'm free to be where I want to be
I am free to live wherever I want.
And nobody owns my time
I have complete independence over my time.
Packed my bags and I'm on my way
I packed my bags and started my journey.
Don't know what I'm gonna find
I'm not sure what I'll discover.
I'll just take what comes today
I'll embrace what life offers me today.
Tomorrow leave it all behind
I will leave behind what happened yesterday and move on.
It's all right now don't you worry
It's alright, don't worry.
If you feel that you've got to roam
If you feel like wandering.
A rolling stone can't lean on noone
A person who keeps moving cannot rely on anyone.
They got to keep movin' on
They must keep moving on to their next destination.
Rollin' Stone Rollin' Stone
A rolling stone keeps on moving.
Rollin' Stone Rollin' Stone
A rolling stone keeps on moving.
Rollin' Stone Rollin' Stone
A rolling stone keeps on moving.
Rollin' Stone Rollin' Stone
A rolling stone keeps on moving.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Errol Brown, Phil Denny'S
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
King's Crossing
One of the greatest 70's era songs, so underrated...
Dan M
This was definitely a song.
Tomas Martinez
I dont think so ! Why is so great ?
Mary Canary
Got her hair do as a teen and recently got the same do again 35 yrs later.lol.suzi will always be the rock queen
margus kiis
It was played in (Soviet) Estonia radio frequently in 1980s!
Aussie
I find this very interesting; I was only born in 2000 and always imagined those times as being rather restrictive in the Eastern Bloc, especially when it came to western music.
MzZzLzZz K
I want to learn to play this on my ukulele. Is there any place to find chords for it? Also- I consider my skill level to be "novice".
Ladeenian Marsh
Just listening to it, the chords sounds used are basically Cmaj, Dm, Dmaj, Em, Fmaj, Gmaj, G7, Am, and Amaj.
sam hill
Just find the guitar chords they would be the same. These are the chords A,Am,C,D,Db,Dm,Dm7,Em,F,G,G7.
Hermann -CARRKIϟϟ- Wohlschlager
#1 Song in Portugal 1972
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