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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What's It Like To Be Loved
Suzi Quatro Lyrics
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It's a worn out faded picture
Showing you the secrets of your youth
Did you feel
Was it real
It's a game that's made for children
Win or lose you pay your dues tomorrow
Love and life is happiness and sorrow
I waited so long just to be alone
Tonight we're gonna make it
Really gonna break it
Sweet sweet lover gonna bring it home
Tonight we're gonna make it
Really gonna break it
Now I'm sinking
Throw me a line
Take it easy
I gotta unwind
I've been thinking
That love it is blind
What's it like to be loved
What's it like to be loved
What's it like to be loved
What's it like to be loved
What's it like to be loved
What's it like to be loved
What's it like to be loved
What's it like to be loved
What's it like to be loved
What's it like to be loved
What's it like to be loved
What's it like to be loved
What's it like to be loved
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What's it like to be loved
The song "What's It Like To Be Loved" by Suzi Quatro expresses the desire to experience love and the uncertainty of what it truly feels like. The lyrics begin with a metaphor of a faded picture that shows the secrets of one's youth. The image is worn out, suggesting that memories of youth and love fade over time. The singer wonders if the love she experienced in her past was real and expresses that love is a game that is made for children. The game suggests that love is not always easy nor is it always in the control of the players involved. The line "Win or lose you pay your dues tomorrow" suggests that the effects of love, whether positive or negative, are long-lasting and cannot be escaped easily.
The chorus "What's it like to be loved?" is repeated multiple times in the song and reflects the singer's longing to understand love. She wants to know what it feels like to be loved, but at the same time, she acknowledges that love is a complex emotion that comes with both happiness and sorrow. The second verse introduces a sense of urgency and suggests that the singer has been waiting for a long time to experience love. She wants to break free from her solitude and find a "sweet sweet lover" to bring her happiness.
In conclusion, "What's It Like To Be Loved" communicates the complexities of love through its lyrics. The song acknowledges that love is a game that is difficult to play and that its effects can last a lifetime. The song also expresses the desire for love and the uncertain nature of what it truly feels like.
Line by Line Meaning
What's it like to be loved
The singer wonders what it feels like to be loved.
It's a worn out faded picture
Love feels like an old photograph, imperfect and faded over time.
Showing you the secrets of your youth
Love reveals the hidden parts of yourself that you might have forgotten with age.
Did you feel
The singer questions if the love was truly felt or not.
Was it real
The singer questions the authenticity of the love they received.
It's a game that's made for children
Love often feels like a game that only children can play.
Win or lose you pay your dues tomorrow
The consequences of love, good or bad, can be felt later in life.
Love and life is happiness and sorrow
The singer acknowledges that love and life come with both happiness and sadness.
I waited so long just to be alone
The singer waited for so long to find love, only to end up feeling lonely.
Tonight we're gonna make it
The singer hopes to finally achieve true love tonight.
Really gonna break it
The singer is determined to make this love work, to the point of breaking it if necessary.
Sweet sweet lover gonna bring it home
The singer is hopeful that their lover will bring them the love they've been searching for.
Now I'm sinking
The singer feels like they are drowning and struggling in their search for love.
Throw me a line
The singer is asking for help in finding their way out of their current situation.
Take it easy
The singer is asking to take things slowly and not rush into love.
I gotta unwind
The singer needs to relax and unwind before pursuing love further.
I've been thinking
The singer has been contemplating the meaning of love and the difficulties in finding it.
That love it is blind
The singer believes that love can cloud one's judgment and cause them to overlook flaws in their lover.
Contributed by Aiden B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Christian Garcia
Favorite song. She was (is) awesome I just love her. And this album is very good too...
Scott Literacylabyrinth
Love this - cant understand why it wasnt on the Essential SQ CD set
Chris Sonne
This is an album whit cover's, on your album it was written to her...
Katerina Mosova
Je mi teprve 15 a Suzi Quatro patří mezi moje nejoblíbenější zpěvačky!