Dale Hawkins
Susie Q - Checker 1957
Born 22nd August 1936 - Goldmine, Louisiana
Cause of Death Cancer of the colon
Died 13th February 2010
Cause of Death Cancer of the colon
Died 13th February 2010
Dale Hawkins, born Delmar Allen Hawkins, a white rockabilly singer and guitarist, was born, in 1936 in Goldmine, Louisiana. His best and biggest hit was the original Susie Q which he released when he was only 19. It was made famous in the UK through being covered by the Rolling Stones.
Dale Hawkins had only one other USA top forty song - La-Do-Dada in 1958.
In the 1960s Dale Hawkins toured several record labels before becoming a record producer doing hits with Bruce Channel.
Song Lyrics - Susie Q
Oh Susie Q Oh Susie Q
I love you my Susie Q
I like the way you walk
I like the way you talk
I like the way you walk
I like the way you talk
My Susie Q
Oh Susie Q Oh Susie Q
Oh Susie Q
Well I love you my Susie Q
Which way to Susie Q
Which way to Susie Q
Which way to Susie Q
You never leave me blue
My Susie Q
Oh Susie Q Oh Susie Q
Oh Susie Q I love you
My Susie Q
YouTube
Dale Hawkins - Suzie Q, YouTube
