Creedence Clearwater Revival – Susie Q

This was Creedence Clearwater Revival’s first single (not counting “Porterville,” which was released when the band was known as The Golliwogs). They went on to become one of the biggest bands of the late ’60s and early ’70s thanks to a string of hits written by their leader, John Fogerty. Early on though, they recorded more cover songs, including “I Heard It Through The Grapevine.” “Susie Q” was their only single not written or co-written by Fogerty to reach the Top 40.

The album version runs 8:39. It evolved into a lengthy jam because the band had to fill long sets at their gigs.

The Rolling Stones covered this in 1964. Creedence had been playing the song at live shows, but stopped when The Stones released their version.

This was produced with liberal use of late ’60s studio tricks, including wide stereo separation, feedback, and vocal distortion.

The single was titled “Susie Q (part 1)” and ran 4:33. The B-side was “Susie Q (part 2),” clocking in at 3:48.
This is one of the few Creedence songs where vocals of band members besides John Fogerty are heard. You can hear his bandmates in the second part of the song.

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