13 UP Songs That Sho Nuff Don’t Disappoint!

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13 UP Songs That Sho Nuff Don’t Disappoint! features songs by Diana Ross, JC Chasez, Kendrick Lamar, Marvin Gaye, and The Weeknd.

“Wake me up, come find me / It feels like I’m dying,” The Weeknd sings in the chorus of “Wake Me Up”. As for Jerry Butler, back in the 1960s, he asserted, “Never gonna give you up / No matter how you treat me / Never gonna give you up / So don’t you think of leavin’.” Four words: The Ice Man Cometh! Shared between these two songs is a common, two-letter word: UP! 13 UP Songs That Sho Nuff Don’t Disappoint! is all about U-P, baby! This music compendium is a sequel to 11 Songs U Need 2 Listen UP 2 (2022). ‘Up’ may be used standalone or as an affix (looking at you “Upside Down”). 13 UP Songs That Sho Nuff Don’t Disappoint! features songs by Diana Ross, JC Chasez, Kendrick Lamar, Marvin Gaye, and The Weeknd. So, without further ado, let’s embrace these UP songs that sho nuff don’t disappoint, shall we?!

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1. The Weeknd, “Wake Me Up” (Ft. Justice)	2. Diana Ross, “Upside Down”	3. Kendrick Lamar, “squabble up”	4. Tommy Richman, “ACTIN UP”
5. Bentley Robles & ZEE MACHINE, “LOCK ME UP!”	6. James Brown, “Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine”	7. John Duff, “Stick Up”	8. JC Chasez, “Blowin’ Me Up (With Her Love)”
9. Benedict Cork, “Until We F* It Up”**	10. Michael Wycoff, “Looking Up to You”	11. Marvin Gaye, “Got To Give It Up”	12. Jerry Butler, “Never Give You Up”
13. The Everly Brothers, “Wake Up Little Susie”

1. The Weeknd, “Wake Me Up” (Ft. Justice)

Hurry Up Tomorrow // The Weeknd XO Music ULC / Republic // 2025

“All I have is my legacy / I been losing my memory.” Damn, The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye). The Grammy-winning Canadian R&B/pop singer/songwriter commences his 2025 album Hurry Up Tomorrow with a bang . “Wake Me Up” is an epic, two-part song featuring electronic duo Justice (Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay). “Wake Me Up” runs north of five minutes in duration. The Weeknd composed “Wake Me Up” alongside Justice, MIKE DEAN, Johnny Jewel, Rod Temperton (1949 – 2016), Belly, and Vincent Taurelle. Where does Rod Temperton come into the mix? “Wake” samples the Michael Jackson classic “Thriller”, written by Temperton. The Weeknd, Justice, DEAN, and Jewel produced it.

Part I features a sole, dramatic verse excerpted above. The Weeknd continues singing, “No afterlife, no other side / I’m all alone when it fades to black.” Part I is set in a minor key and has an enigmatic, foreboding nature. Part II features two verses, pre-choruses, choruses, and an outro. It is groovier, with ample thrilling vibes via “Thriller”. While it is still set in the minor key of the first, it isn’t quite as intense. Lyrically, Tesfaye references past songs: “And I can’t find the horizon (horizon) / I’m running out of time (Time),” he sings in the first verse. In the second verse, he memorably sings, “Cleanse me with your fire (Hey) / Open up my eyes.” The chorus is the centerpiece, in all of its tuneful glory:

“Wake me up, come find me

It feels like I’m dying

Wake me up, these demons

Keep creeping, don’t fear ‘em

Wake me up.”

Ultimately, “Wake Me Up” is a terrific way to commence Hurry Up Tomorrow. It is well-written and well-produced. As always, The Weeknd ‘brings it’ with his ripe tenor. Bop, bop, bop, all day long!

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The Weeknd, Wake Me Up: Bangerz N Bopz 34 (2025)

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2. Diana Ross, “Upside Down”

Diana // Motown // 1980

“Upside down / Boy, you turn me inside out / And ‘round and ‘round.” Word, Diana Ross (1944 – )! “Upside Down” is the opening track from her 1980 platinum-certified album, Diana. The Grammy-nominated icon landed a big hit with this hella danceable, infectious joint. “Upside Down” was written and produced by Songwriting Hall of Fame inductees Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers of Chic fame. One of six number-one hits by Ross, “Upside Down” spent four weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It was certified gold by the RIAA.

The music is nothing short of electrifying on “Upside Down.” It is a prime catalyst for body movement. The songwriting is sexy without crossing any lines. “Instinctively, you give to me the love that I need,” Ross sings in the memorable first verse, continuing, “I cherish the moments with you.” But, to quote Linda Ronstadt, “Baby, you’re no good”: “I’m aware that you’re cheating / When no one makes me feel like you do.” Hmm! The cheating, allegedly, continues in the second verse, where Ross asserts, “You always play the field / I’m crazy to think you’re all mine.” The section to beat is the rhythmic, unforgettable chorus excerpted above, which matches the song title – it sounds upside down. “Upside Down” marked one of 13 instances where Diana Ross missed out on a Grammy. That is a bummer, but a song this iconic does not require validation by a statuette. It is timeless, and Ross sounds exceptional.

Appears in :

Diana Ross, Upside Down: Throwback Vibez 38 (2025)

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3. Kendrick Lamar, “squabble up”

GNX // pgLang / Interscope // 2024

“God knows / I am reincarnated / I was stargazin’ / Life goes on, I need all my babies.” Kendrick Lamar kicks off “squabble up”, a gem from his sixth studio album, GNX, with a bang. “Squabble up” is fun and funky, and finds K-Dot impressive with his pen, personality, cadence, and flow: “Woke up lookin’ for the broccoli / High-key, keep a horn on me, that Kamasi / IP, ownership, the blueprint is by me / Mr. Get Off, I get off and mop feet.” Each line deserves decoding and annotation. Lamar produced it with Scott Bridgeway, Jack Antonoff, Sounwave, and M-Tech. “Squabble Up” earned a special distinction: it debuted at no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100! Squabble up, Los Angeles lingo, has two meanings: to fight (square up) or to dance. Kendrick captures both meanings superbly in “Squabble Up.” At the end of the clever first verse, Lamar asserts, “I got the money and the power both gyratin’.” The second and third verses continue to show how impressive the second track from GNX is. “I got friends, I got foes, but they all sitting ducks,” he asserts in the second, adding, “Hit his turf and get crackin’, double back like deluxe.” Oh, snap! In the third verse, some colorful lines are addressing his beef with Drake: “It was woof tickets on sale ‘til I silenced it / Pipe down, young, these some whole other politics / Bitch with him and some bitch in him, that’s a lot of bitch / Don’t hit him, he got kids with him, my apologies.” The crème de la crème is the chorus. It is infectious lyrically, not to mention the personality K-Dot shows:

“I feel good, get the fuck out my face

Look good, but she don’t got no taste

I walk in, walked out with the safe

Mando, let me know what the play.”

Kendrick Lamar killed it on “squabble up”!

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4. Tommy Richman, “ACTIN UP”

“ACTIN UP” // ISO Supremacy. / PULSE / Concord // 2025

“Bend it over, break it down, back it up / I just got you a flight, a couple thou’, don’t gas me up (Ah) / And now you think the world is in your hands, you’re actin’ up.” Ooh-wee! “MILLION DOLLAR BABY” extraordinaire Tommy Richman went ‘back to the drawing board’ following a flop of a debut album, COYOTE. The good news is that “ACTIN UP” is a mean hip-hop banger. Bobby Banks, Gio Vaun, Kavi, and Jonah Roy produced the single with its trap stylings, Soulja Boy-lifted steel pans, and distorted drum programming. The minimalist, skeletal backdrop is a fitting canvas for Richman, muddy mix and all. There is nothing profound about “ACTIN UP.” Richman is on his rap shit, dropping his fair share of f-bombs. In the first verse, two fuckin’ things happen: “I gotta stay alive for my fuckin’ soulmate,” and “I’ll tell you, that’s the fuckin’ story.” In the second verse, he drops on bomb at the end: “I gotta cut a tie, baby, fuck for with what it is.” Sure… The second half of the chorus (excerpted at the top) speaks to the vibe:

“Yeah, my bitch is bad as fuck, and I got you mad as fuck

You sayin’ you’re the highest in the club right now (Ah)

I think I’m gon’ forget it, it’s a dub right now.”

“ACTIN UP” is enjoyable without being game changing.

Appears in :

21 Randomly Curated, Amazing A Songs (2025)

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5. Bentley Robles & ZEE MACHINE, “LOCK ME UP!”

“LOCK ME UP!” // Bentley Robles Music // 2025

So, what happens when Bentley Robles (Bruno Pazzi Robles, he/him pronouns) and ZEE MACHINE (Joe Bissell, he/they pronouns) collaborate? Why, TEARS & GEARZ, of course! Also, sheer queer musical excellence! TEARS & GEARZ presents a short but sweet ditty entitled “LOCK ME UP!” that’s locked in from the beginning. Robles, Joe Bissell, and producer FLORIO (Dominic Florio) penned “LOCK ME UP!” From a sound perspective, the music backdrop is bright. The keyboards and synths are scintillating, while the groove ‘kicks ass and takes names.’ “LOCK ME UP!” ‘locks up’ the fact you’ll be moving your body and grooving hard to it. Robles kicks things off with fabulous singing, including ripe falsetto. He shows off the rhythmic, tuneful nature of the melody, which is constructed with great contour. “Gonna light a match in your apartment,” he sings, adding, “And then smile at the flames.” Whoa! During the pre-chorus, the melody remains tuneful, growing more rhythmic (“‘Cause I can’t even look up at the city / Knowing it won’t have us”). As for ZEE MACHINE, he ‘brings the heat’ in the second verse. Here, Bissell provides contrast while (1) upping the ante and (2) also impressing with some sickening falsetto (“It doesn’t feel like no coincidence / I’ve been in heaven every day that you’ve been gone”). The section to beat is the chorus:

“Someone lock me up

This heartbreak has got me drunk

Don’t know how to get unstuck

Erasing where it was, giving me some kind of rush

I won’t get enough, ‘til there’s nothing left but dust

Nothing left of us.”

Oh, snap! All said and done, ‘TEARS & GEARZ’ entices our ears with the brief but entertaining and potent “LOCK ME UP!”. Can you say #SLAY?!

Appears in :

Bops That Pop: Jan, Feb & March 2025

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6. James Brown, “Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine”

The 50^th Anniversary Collection // UMG Recordings, Inc. // 2003

“Fellas, I’m ready to get up and do my thing (Go ahead, do your thing, then, get on up and do it) / …I want to get into it, man, you know /… Like a, like a sex machine, man, (Yeah, yeah!).” There will only ever be one James Brown. Rightfully dubbed The Godfather of funk, he left an indelible mark on the soul sub-genre. One of his best songs is “Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine”. Sex Machine” was written by Brown, Bobby Byrd, and Ronald Lenhoff. Despite featuring sex in its title, it was a highly successful pop hit. It peaked at no. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100. More than five decades after its arrival, “Sex Machine” remains the sugar honey iced tea – a timeless gem from James.

What makes “Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine” so good? James Brown infuses ample personality into his performance, period. Electrifying, the electricity begins with the infectious intro. After establishing the tone, the rhythm section enters and is firmly ‘in the pocket. The groove is badass – funky as hell! The drums, rhythmic guitar, and bass ‘bring the heat.’ Notably, The Original J.B.s back Brown. This includes Bootsy Collins on bass and his brother, Catfish Collins on guitar. Also, Brown provides some bluesy work on the keys. Even with sex raising eyebrows, the lyrics are simple and generally, non-offensive.

“Get up (get on up) / Get up (Get on up)

Stay on the scene (Get on up)

Like a sex machine (Get on up).”

“Sex Machine” gives more of an attitude than bedroom talk. Notably, Brown quotes a past hit in the second verse: “You said the feeling you got to get / You give me the fever in a cold sweat.” Other notable moments include the unforgettable “Take ‘em to the bridge?” where Brown infectiously asserts, “Hit me now! / Come on! / Stay on the scene, like a sex machine.” “Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine” is a certified classic.

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7. John Duff, “Stick Up”

“Stick Up” // Donald Duff // 2024

“I should’ve been a porn star / I should’ve been a stripper.” Damn, that’s a way to commence a song, John Duff. He continues singing on “Stick Up”, “Oh man, I’m such a hoe / I should’ve been a politician.” We listen and we don’t judge… that much… The innuendo is ‘through the roof’ on “Stick Up.” This song thrives off what the stick is doing. Should we be surprised? Maybe a bit since Duff did inform us before this he’d “Forgotten How to F*ck” only months earlier. I’d say the fucking has come back full throttle –with a vengeance! Duff penned “Stick Up” alongside Eren Cannata.

The lyrics are eyebrow-raising and entertaining. Safe for work they are not, but, outside of work, go for it. “Elections and erections / I’m winning all the polls,” he asserts, continuing, “I don’t know how to golf / But I do more than 18 holes.” Gay, John – very, very, gay ! Notably, “Stick Up” arrived after the infamous election of a president that shall only be referenced as 47… Other memorable lines that come out of Duff’s mouth include “I was fucking everybody on the low,” “There’s no strings, but If you pay /… Put your hand inside my anus / (Fist up…),” and “Integrity is for the poor / And if you’re rich than / You’re a whore / Like me.” Besides a playful, personality-filled performance (understatement) and terrific production, “Stick Up” is accompanied by a unique, skin-bearing, kick-ass music video. John Duff gives us body, sex, and politics. What more can you ask for?

Appears in :

John Duff, Stick Up: Midnight Heat 16 (2025)

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8. JC Chasez, “Blowin’ Me Up (With Her Love)”

Schizophrenic // Zomba Recording LLC // 2004

Post-NSYNC, the ‘best singer’ from the group, the handsome and talented JC Chasez, was unable to craft a lucrative solo career. Schizophrenic, his sole studio album, debuted at no. 17 on the Billboard 200, charting only four weeks. Ouch! Chasez only charted two singles on the pop charts with “Blowin’ Me Up (With Her Love)” landing in the top 40 (no. 35 on the Billboard Hot 100). Mr. Chasez, hence, is a one-hit wonder. He penned “Blowin’ Me Up (With Her Love)” alongside producer, Dallas Austin.

“Blowin’ Me Up (With Her Love)” is a fun pop/contemporary R&B song. JC Chasez brings plenty of energy and personality to the track. His ad-libs are fierce – soulful. The single arrived long before Schizophrenic as part of the Drumline soundtrack. “Girl, it’s just the sexy way / You back yourself into me,” he sings in the second verse, adding, “You’ve got me all bent out of shape / Thinking ‘bout you all day.” Oh, snap! In the pre-chorus, Mr. Chasez states, “I-I-I / I can’t lose you, babe.” The best part of “Blowin’ Me Up (With Her Love)” is – drumroll, please – the chorus:

“She was disco lights on a Friday night

She moves across the floor (sugar)

She was, oh so tight, like dynamite

Blowin’ me up with her love.”

The quicker breakdown section marks another bright spot. JC brings the heat as he asserts, “Look at shorty / She was leaning on me / Getting horny / Maybe we’ll get naughty.” Ooh-wee! Beyond the electrifying lyrics, the musical accompaniment is lit. The beat, the keys, and the synths are scintillating. It’s a shame that “Blowin’ Me Up (With Her Love)” wasn’t a bigger hit for Chasez.

Appears in :

JC Chasez, Blowin’ Me Up (With Her Love): 1 Hit WONDERful No. 31 (2024)

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9. Benedict Cork, “Until We F* It Up”**

Notes On A Hopeless Romance // Benedict Cork // 2024

“If you take caution like a gun, pull the trigger and run like hell / Throw your troubles to the dust ‘cause it’s us against the world.” Matters of the heart are firmly planted in “Until We F*** It Up”. Firmly planted might be an understatement! “Until We F*** It Up” is the eighth track from Notes On A Hopeless Romance, the debut album by the handsome and talented English singer/songwriter Benedict Cork. Cork and Dane Etteridge wrote and produced “Until We F*** It Up.”

“So, give into the fire and cover me in gasoline / Then drink me in like holy wine, I’ll wash away your sins.” Oh, snap! We see you, Benedict with the spiritual references! “Until We F*** It Up” commences with lovely piano accompaniment. The sound is warm and inviting. Cork delivers gorgeous and sincere vocals. The lyrics are dramatic, poetic, and thoughtful. Interestingly, the lyrics generally are more refined than the bold title. Cork’s vocals are more dramatic and powerful in the chorus, where the highly anticipated f-bomb and negative connotative phrase arrive: “You know it’s only love until we fuck it up.” “Until” makes nice use of harmonized background vocals during the pre-chorus (“…If you want it, take everything / It won’t mean a thing when I’m gone”). The second chorus features additional instrumentation – strings and stunning vocal harmonies. It grows even more dynamic towards the end with the bridge (“All the crazy shit that you went and did / I’ll pretend it doesn’t hurt”) and the final chorus. Benedict Cork gives his all on the marvelous “Until We F*** It Up”.

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10. Michael Wycoff, “Looking Up to You”

Love Conquers All // RCA // 1982

“So sweet, got me looking up, got me looking up to you.” Michael Wycoff (1956 – 2019) was an underrated talent in R&B music. One of his hits that should have but didn’t impact the pop charts is the silky, smooth “Looking Up to You”. “I’m looking forward to that sweet reality, oh yeah,” he sings in the first verse, continuing, “I see myself rewarded with the love I need.” “Looking Up to You” is the second track from his 1982 sophomore album, Love Conquers All. Webster Lewis produced this awesome record. Not a commercial success, “Looking Up to You” has since received millions of streams.

“Looking Up to You” is groovy from the beginning. The arrangement and production are exquisite – rhythm section, lush strings, and glorious horns. Even though “Looking Up to You” arrives post-70s when ‘symphonic soul’ was king, some of the magic of that era remains on this sleek joint. It’s not all instrumental glory, though. Vocally, Wycoff sounds exceptional. His talent shines through like a beacon. His pipes are commanding, expressive, and nuanced. “There’s a thing never simplified, oh no / Only mastered by those who take the time,” Wycoff sings prudently in the second verse, continuing, “Don’t you know good judgment could keep it on your side / The rules are buried, emotions often decide.” Preach! Besides his ripe instrument, he is supported by invested background vocals, upping the ante. The call and response, and ‘response and call’ between Wycoff and the background vocalists, is a winning formula. The sections to beat are the chorus and refrain:

“What I’m believing got me looking up to you

What I’m receiving keeps me feeling like I do, oh yeah

…And so sweet, got me looking up, got me looking up to you.”

“Looking Up to You” is stellar. Besides lots of streams long after it arrived in the early 80s, it has been sampled many times.

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11. Marvin Gaye, “Got To Give It Up”

Every Great Motown Hit of Marvin Gaye // Motown // 1983

“Keep on dancin’ (you got to get it) / Got to give it up.” Marvin Gaye (1939 – 1984) is one of the biggest names in soul music. ICON, period. One of his ‘best of the best’ songs is the hella groovy “Got To Give It Up”. Gaye composed this disco/funk joint that reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in June 1977. Art Stewart produced it. What makes “Got To Give It Up” an unforgettable classic? It begins with the infectious, percussive groove. The mix of drums (Bugsy Wilcox) and various percussion instruments is funky to the nth degree. The minute you hear it, your body naturally wants to move. This is intentional, given the fact that Gaye’s label wanted him to record disco. Gaye, Frankie Beverly (1946 – 2024), and Jack Ashford (1934 – ) ‘put in work’ on the percussion front. Beyond the percussion, the rest of the rhythm section packs a mighty punch – the keys and bass cook! Adding to the allure of the cut, before mentioning Gaye’s ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ vocals, are the distinct speaking voices (which sound like crowd noise), mixed in the background.

Of course, the straw that stirs the drink that is “Got To Give It Up” is Marvin Gaye. His voice is otherworldly. A master of falsetto, “Got To Give It Up” features some of his most decadent, high-flying head voice. Gaye uses his marvelous instrument to bring the carefree, tuneful melodies to life. He is commanding yet the feel is easygoing – barely breaking a sweat. “I used to go out to parties and stand around / ‘Cause I was too nervous to really get down,” he sings in the first verse, continuing, “But my body yearned to be free / I got up on the floor and thought, ‘Somebody could choose me.’” Word! No longer a wallflower, Gaye embraces the groove and socializes now!

“This is such a groovy place

All the young ladies are so fine

You’re moving your body easy with no doubt

I know what you thinkin’ baby

You wanna turn me out

Think I’m gonna let you do it, babe.”

Beyond epic lead vocals and personality exhibited by Gaye, the background vocals are elite, too. He got help from his siblings, Frankie Gaye (1941 – 2001) and Zeola Gaye (1945 – ), as well as his second wife, Janis Hunter Gaye (1956 – 2022). Ultimately, “Got To Give It Up” is timeless. Notably, the song ‘inspired’ the dominant 2013 hit, “Blurred Lines”… Notably, the Gayes sued Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams for copyright infringement and ultimately won the case.

Appears in :

Marvin Gaye, Got To Give It Up: Throwback Vibez 45 (2025)

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12. Jerry Butler, “Never Give You Up”

The Ice Man Cometh // UMG Recordings, Inc. // 1968

“Never gonna give you up / No matter how you treat me / Never gonna give you up / So don’t you think of leavin’.” Jerry Butler (1939 – 2025) had a successful musical career, particularly in the 1960s. Notably, Butler was also a politician. One of Jerry’s most important albums is The Ice Man Cometh, released in 1968. The biggest hit from the LP is “Only The Strong Survive” (Butler’s ace-in-the-hole). Beyond that strong gem, “Never Give You Up”, the seventh track from The Ice Man Cometh, is superb too. It impacted the pop charts, peaking at no. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. Butler penned “Never Give You Up” with the iconic songwriting and production duo Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff.

With Gamble and Huff behind the boards, the backdrop is classy, refined, and sophisticated to the nth degree. The orchestration is marvelous (the beauty and punch of brass), while the rhythm section is tight. Butler sings over the backdrop like a champ. He gives an authentic, nuanced, and well-rounded performance. “Girl, you treat me bad, and I know why,” Butler sings in the first verse, continuing, “Yeah, I’ve seen you runnin’ around with another guy / And you think, if you hurt me, that I’ll go away.” Oh, my! In the second verse, her tactics are similar: “You think you’re gonna take me and put me on the shelf? / Girl, I’d rather die than see you with somebody else.” Oh, snap! The section to beat is the chorus, among the most memorable of Butler’s career (excerpted at the top). Butler is NEVER GONNA GIVE HER UP! Even though his ‘friends say he’s a fool,’ he’s resolved to win her affection. Love makes you do crazy things and the ultra-memorable “Never Give You Up” is a prime example. Jerry Butler shines.

Appears in :

Jerry Butler, Never Give You Up: Throwback Vibez 131 (2024)

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13. The Everly Brothers, “Wake Up Little Susie”

The Very Best of The Everly Brothers // Rhino Entertainment Company // 2008

“Wake up, little Susie, wake up / Wake up, little Susie, wake up.” Word. “Wake Up Little Susie” was recorded and released by The Everly Brothers (Isaac Donald “Don” Everly and Phillip “Phil” Everly) in 1957. This is an early pop hit for the duo. “Wake Up Little Susie” was penned by husband-wife, country/pop songwriting duo Boudleaux Bryant and Felice Bryant. This brief number encompasses country, pop, and rock, three musical genres where The Everly Brothers excelled. It features a prominent rhythm guitar as part of the accompaniment. Additionally, the bass line provides a mighty anchor. The groove is utterly infectious, characteristic of the era.

There is great vocal chemistry between the brothers. Their harmonies are ‘everything.’ Besides elite singing, the melody is tuneful in the verses, and especially the centerpiece, the chorus (excerpted above). The lyrics, particularly given the time – the 1950s was a conservative era – are what draw controversy. The problem is that a young, unmarried couple falls asleep past curfew because “The movie wasn’t so hot / It didn’t have much of a plot,” and even though it’s all innocence, the perception will be something much more sexual! “We’ve both been sound asleep / Wake up, little Susie, and weep,” they sing in the first verse, continuing, “The movie’s over, it’s four o’clock / And we’re in trouble deep.” Oh, snap! The verses speak to the direness of the situation. In the second verse, for example, “What are gonna tell all our friends / When they say, ‘Ooh la la’.” The song was banned in Boston, Massachusetts because of its suggestive lyrics. Inoffensive by today’s standards, The Everly Brothers’ “Wake Up Little Susie” is a surefire classic – among the greatest songs ever.

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