My Name Is Not Susan

Whitney Houston

About My Name Is Not Susan

"My Name Is Not Susan" is the fourth single released from Whitney Houston's third album I'm Your Baby Tonight (1990). The song was produced by L. A. Reid and Babyface, and written by Eric Foster White. In the song, Houston confronts a lover who has mistakenly called her by his ex-girlfriend's name "Susan." She gives him a harsh rebuke for the mistake and lets him know that if he cannot get over Susan, then their relationship is over.


Year:
2007
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One night not long ago
I fell for you 
Too easy to let go
She was one from your past 
One of the few
You said it didn't last 

Now Romeo you know I can't believe 
Your tongue would slip so easily 
I know you think I oughta let it be 
But get it right, next time
That's the end of me 

[Chorus] 
My name is not Susan
So watch what you say 
If you still need her
Then be on your way 
Don't want to hear about Susan
She's got nothin' on me 
So show some respect for the love you receive 
My name is not Susan 
(No, no, no, no, no, get it right) 

Last night you were asleep
Deep in a dream 
I heard you call her name
Then you turned to embrace 
I froze in place
Never to be the same 

Now Romeo you know I never knew
My heart would bust so easily 
I know you think I oughta let it go
But get it right next time 
Say good-bye to me boy 

[Chorus] 

I never want to be the girly that you "call" one and only 
You know the kind of girly that you would call when you get lonely 
I never should have let you in, 
A damn shame, forgot my name! 
Well, anyway 

[Chorus] 

Don't want to hear about Susan 
My name ain't Susan
My name ain't Susan
My name ain't Susan
Ya better get it right!

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Whitney Houston

Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American recording artist, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, the Guinness World Records cited her as the most awarded female act of all time. Houston was one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 170 million albums, singles and videos worldwide. She released six studio albums, one holiday album and three movie soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum or gold certification. Houston's crossover appeal on the popular music charts, as well as her prominence on MTV, starting with her video for "How Will I Know", influenced several African American female artists to follow in her footsteps. more »

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Written by: ERIC FOSTER WHITE

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10 facts about this song

Release Info
"My Name Is Not Susan" is a track from Whitney Houston's third studio album, "I'm Your Baby Tonight," which was released in 1990.
Chart Performance
The song reached the 20th position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
International Success
Not only in the US, but "My Name Is Not Susan" also charted in various countries. It reached no. 8 in the UK Singles Chart, and also made it to the top 20 in Netherlands and Belgium.
Music Video
The music video for "My Name Is Not Susan" was directed by Lionel C. Martin, and introduces rapper Monie Love in guest appearance. The storyline of the video echoes the assertive theme of the song with Whitney catching her boyfriend with another woman.
Song Inspiration
The song breaks from Whitney's traditional love song theme, as it features a lyric where the woman is asserting her identity and reminding her lover not to mistake her for his ex-girlfriend, Susan.
Remix
The single also introduced a remix by Shep Pettibone, which is frequently referred to as the "My Name Is Not Susan (Waddell Remix)". It offers a more throbbing, club-friendly version of the song.
Cover Versions
"My Name Is Not Susan" was covered by Seo In Young, a South Korean singer, on her 2009 album "Elly Is Cinderella."
Samples
The song has been sampled by several artists in the music industry. The most well-known sample can be found in the song "ABC" by the German dance group Sweet Connection.
World Tour
Whitney Houston performed this song during her "I'm Your Baby Tonight World Tour," enhancing its popularity.
Songwriters
"My Name Is Not Susan" was written by Eric Foster White, an American songwriter, composer and producer known for his work with artists like Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, and Boyzone.

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