I Love You, Suzanne
Lou Reed
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You broke my heart and you made me cry You said that I couldn't dance But now I'm back to let you know That I can really make romance You do what you gotta do You do everything you can You do what you want to do Hey, but I love you, Suzanne You do anything once You try anything twice You so what you gotta do Hey, but I love you, Suzanne, hey, hey Do what you want to do You do what you can You do what you want to do But I love you, Suzanne I love you when you're good Baby, I love you when you're bad You do what you gotta do Hey, but I love you, Suzanne Do what you want to do Hey, baby, do what you can You do what you want to do, baby But I love you, Suzanne I know you, try anything once, baby You try anything twice Do what you gotta do But I love you, Suzanne I love you when you're good, baby I love you when you're bad Do what you want to do Ooohhh, but I love you, Suzanne, hey, hey Hey, I love you, Suzanne I love you, Suzanne I love you, Suzanne Oh, sweet Do what you want to do Hey, you do what you can You do what you want to do Hey, but I love you, Suzanne You try anything once You do anything twice Do what you want to do You know that I love you, Suzanne
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Written by: LEWIS ALLEN REED, LOU REED
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12 facts about this song
Song Release"I Love You, Suzanne" was released by American musician Lou Reed in 1984.
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Album DetailThe song is off the album "New Sensations," which was Reed's thirteenth solo studio album.
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Song ThemeThe song lyrics express an affectionate and enthusiastic love declaration.
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Music VideoThe video for "I Love You, Suzanne" featured Lou Reed and his band members performing the song, along with several models dancing around them in 1980s fashion and style.
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GenreThe song fits predominantly into the Pop and Rock genre with a slight crossover into the New Wave category.
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Chart Performance"I Love You, Suzanne" reached number 78 on the UK Singles Chart. In the U.S., it didn't make it to the Billboard Hot 100 but did reach number 28 on the Rock Tracks chart.
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Critical ReceptionCritics often remark on the song's catchy melody and straightforward, upbeat lyrics, distinguishing it from some of Reed's darker and more complex work.
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Song LengthThe song has a duration of around 3 minutes and 19 seconds.
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Band MembersDuring the recordings of the album "New Sensations," Fernando Saunders played the bass, Fred Maher was on the drums and Peter Wood played the keyboard.
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Live Performances"I Love You, Suzanne" was often included in Reed's set lists for live performances during his tours in the mid-1980s.
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Music EvolutionThe song marked a more commercial and accessible soundscape compared to some of Lou Reed's earlier work, often noted for their grungy and alternative style.
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Popular CultureThe song has been featured in several TV shows and movies, further extending its influence and reach.
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