Wake up Little Susie
The Everly Brothers
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Wake up, little Susie, wake up Wake up, little Susie, wake up We've both been sound asleep, wake up, little Susie, and weep The movie's over, it's four o'clock, and we're in trouble deep Wake up little Susie Wake up little Susie, well Whatta we gonna tell your mama Whatta we gonna tell your pa Whatta we gonna tell our friends when they say â??ooh-la-laâ?? Wake up little Susie Wake up little Susie, well I told your mama that you'd be in by ten Well Susie baby looks like we goofed again Wake up little Susie Wake up little Susie, we gotta go home Wake up, little Susie, wake up Wake up, little Susie, wake up The movie wasn't so hot, it didn't have much of a plot We fell asleep, our goose is cooked, our reputation is shot Wake up little Susie Wake up little Susie, well Whatta we gonna tell your mama Whatta we gonna tell your pa Whatta we gonna tell our friends when they say â??ooh-la-laâ?? Wake up little Susie Wake up little Susie Wake up little Susie
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Written by: Boudleaux Bryant, Felice Bryant
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10 facts about this song
Release & Reception"Wake Up Little Susie" was released in 1957 by the American rock and roll duo, The Everly Brothers. This song topped both Billboard pop and country charts, proving its immense popularity across different music genres.
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ControversyDespite its popularity, the song was banned from Boston radio stations. The song's story of two teenagers falling asleep at a movie and waking up at 4 am was considered scandalous at the time, causing an uproar in certain conservative sections of society.
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SongwritingThe song was written by husband-and-wife songwriting duo Felice and Boudleaux Bryant. They also wrote other hit songs for The Everly Brothers, including "Bye Bye Love" and "All I Have to Do Is Dream."
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 2004, "Wake Up Little Susie" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, a special Grammy award established in 1973 to honor recordings that are at least 25 years old and that have "qualitative or historical significance."
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Influence on Other MusiciansThe Everly Brothers and their hit song "Wake Up Little Susie" had a significant impact on other musicians, including The Beatles, who cited the Brothers as a major influence.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Wake Up Little Susie," including Simon & Garfunkel in their live recording in Central Park, released in 1982. Their version of the song reached number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Role in HistoryThe song is still culturally significant today and was featured in the 1973 George Lucas film "American Graffiti," which showcases teen culture from the early 1960s.
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Live PerformancesDuring the Everly Brothers' performances, they often incorporated humorous scripts about the controversy and the impact it had on their career, showing that they maintained a sense of humor about "Wake Up Little Susie."
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LicensingIn 2010, the song was used in a commercial for the Wake-Up Club app for the PlayStation Vita system, keeping the song relevant in pop culture.
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Cultural Connection"Wake Up Little Susie" is often used in many pop culture references to represent 1950s America because of its popularity and controversy during that era. For instance, it was featured in an episode of the popular 70’s sitcom "Happy Days," which is set in the mid-50s to mid-60s.
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