"Susie Q" is a song by Louisiana-born singer and guitarist Dale Hawkins. His version reached #27 in the U.S. pop chart in 1957.[1] He wrote the song with guitarist James Burton, but when it was released, Stan Lewis, the owner of Jewel/Paula Records, and Eleanor Broadwater, the wife of Nashville DJ Gene Nobles, were also credited as co-writers to give them shares of the royalties.[2]
A host of other musicians have covered the song (often re-titled "Suzie Q", "Suzy Q" or "Suzi Q"), most notably Creedence Clearwater Revival on their 1968 debut album. Dale Hawkins (born Delmar Allen Hawkins on August 22, 1936 in Goldmine, Louisiana) is a pioneer American rock singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist who is often called the architect of the swamp rock boogie. (Fellow rockabilly pioneer Ronnie Hawkins is his cousin.)
In 1957, Hawkins was playing at Shreveport, Louisiana clubs, and although his music.
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