If You Knew Susie
Eddie Cantor
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I have got a sweetie known as Susie In the words of Shakespeare she's a "wow" Though all of you may know her, too I'd like to shout right now Suzie has a perfect reputation No one ever saw her on a spree Nobody knows where Susie goes Nobody knows but me If you knew Susie, like I know Susie Oh! Oh! Oh! What a girl There's none so classy As this fair lassie Oh! Oh! Holy Moses, what a chassis We went riding, she didn't balk Back from Yonkers I'm the one that had to walk If you knew Susie, like I know Susie Oh! Oh! What a girl! If you knew Susie, like I know Susie Oh! Oh! Oh! What a girl She wears long tresses And nice tight dresses Oh! Oh! What a future she possesses Out in public How she can yawn In a parlour, you would think the war was on If you knew Susie, like I know Susie Oh! Oh! What a girl!
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Written by: B.G. Desylva, Joseph Meyer
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"If You Knew Susie" is a popular song written in the classic Vaudeville style.
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Performance HistoryFamous American comedian and singer Eddie Cantor popularized the song, which was prominently featured in his shows.
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SongwritersThe song was written by two prolific songwriters of Tin Pan Alley, Buddy DeSylva and Joseph Meyer in 1925.
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Historical Impact"If You Knew Susie" became so popular that it's said to have sold over a million sheet music copies.
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Cultural ReferencesThe song also became a cultural reference point was covered by countless other artists and featured in numerous films and TV shows over the years.
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Notable PerformancesIn 1926, Eddie Cantor performed "If You Knew Susie" in the Broadway musical, "Big Boy."
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Film AppearanceThe song was used as the title of a 1948 movie starring then-popular singer and actress, Debbie Reynolds.
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ReputationDespite its seemingly innocent lyrics, "If You Knew Susie" was considered risqué and scandalous during its time due to its suggestive themes.
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Orchestral Versions"If You Knew Susie" has been recorded by various orchestras such as the Pasadena Roof Orchestra and the Dutch Metropole Orchestra.
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Famous Cover VersionsOther notable artists who have covered the song include Al Jolson, The Andrews Sisters, and Bing Crosby.
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