DALE HAWKINS "Oh Suzy-Q" - RARE 1ST PRESS - 1958 CHESS LP 1429
$
400
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Description
The cover is in VG+ condition.There is a 3/4" seam split on top entry part of cover.The record's vinyl and labels are in VG+ condition. Track 1 on Side 1 has surface noise for about 15 seconds, then plays clean. Track 1 on Side 2 has some tricks for about a minute, then plays fairly clean. Review photos for details and condition.
In 1957, Hawkins was playing at Shreveport, Louisiana clubs, and although his music was influenced by the new rock and roll style of Elvis Presley and the guitar sounds of Scotty Moore, Hawkins blended that with the uniquely heavy blues sound of black Louisiana artists for his recording of his swamp-rock classic, "Susie Q." Fellow Louisiana guitarist and future Rock and Roll Hall of Famer James Burton provided the signature riff and solo. The song was chosen as one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. Creedence Clearwater Revival's version of the song on their 1968 debut album helped launch their career and today it is probably the best-known version.
In 1958 Hawkins recorded a single of Willie Dixon's "My Babe" at the Chess Records studio in Chicago, featuring Telecaster guitarist Roy Buchanan. He went on to a long and successful career, recording more songs for Chess.
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