Where's the Playground Susie

Glen Campbell, Jimmy Webb, Dennis McCarthy, Joe Osborn, Hal Blaine, Al Casey, Bob Felts

About Where's the Playground Susie

"Where's the Playground Susie" is a song written by Jimmy Webb and recorded by American country music singer Glen Campbell. It was released in April 1969 as the second single from the album Galveston. The song peaked at number 26 on the Hot 100, number 28 on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, and number 8 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart.


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The end has come and found us here
With our toys scattered all around us here
The puzzle that we never found an answer for
Still asks us, darlin', just what all the games were for
And here we stand in a box of sand
Where's the playground Susie?
You're the one who's supposed to know her way around
Where's the playground Susie
If I don't stay around?
If I don't stay around?
The carousel has stopped us here
It twirled a time or two and then it dropped us here
And still you're not content with something about me
But what merry-go-round can you ride without me
To take your hand
How would you stand?
Where's the playground Susie
If I decide to let you go and play around?
Where's the playground Susie
If I don't stay around?
If I don't stay around?
Where's the playground Susie?
You're the one who's supposed to know her way around
Where's the playground Susie
If I decide to let you go and play around?

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Glen Campbell

Glen Travis Campbell (born April 22, 1936) is an American country music singer, guitarist, television host and occasional actor. He is best known for a series of hits in the 1960s and 1970s, as well as for hosting a variety show called The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour on CBS television. more »

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Written by: JIMMY L WEBB

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12 facts about this song

Artist
"Where's the Playground Susie" is a song by the iconic American country music artist, Glen Campbell.
Songwriter
It was written by Jimmy Webb, a notable songwriter in the American music industry who has been credited with a massive collection of hit songs.
Album
The song was issued on Campbell's golden album "Galveston" in 1969, which peaked high in the country and pop charts.
Other Webb's Contributions
This song is one of Jimmy Webb's contributions to the Glen Campbell albums, including "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" and "Wichita Lineman."
Chart Performance
The song did quite well, reaching No. 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 28 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Music Video
No official music video has been made for "Where's the Playground Susie," due to the fact that music videos were not very common or popular in the 1960s.
Interpretation
The lyrics illustrate a lover's confusion at the end of a relationship, wondering why it ended and what went wrong.
Cover Versions
Numerous artists have covered "Where's The Playground Susie," attesting to the song’s timeless appeal.
Unique Song Structure
The song stands out from many of its era due to its somewhat unconventional song structure, which doesn't strictly follow the typical verse-chorus-verse format.
Grammy Nomination
Although "Where's the Playground Susie" was not nominated for any Grammy awards itself, the album it was featured on, "Galveston," was nominated for Album of the Year in 1969.
Hard to Perform
Glen Campbell himself once confessed that the song was one of the most difficult for him to perform live due to its complexity and emotional impact.
Timeless Piece
Despite being more than 50 years old, "Where's the Playground Susie" can still be found on several digital platforms like Apple Music and Spotify, signifying its timeless relevance and enduring popularity.

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