Sussudio
Phil Collins
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There's a girl that's been on my mind All the time, Sus-Sussudio, oh-oh Now she don't even know my name But I think she likes me just the same, Sus-Sussudio, whoa-oh Ah, if she called me, I'd be there I'd come running anywhere She's all I need, all my life I feel so good if I just say the word, Sus-Sussudio Just say the word, oh, Sus-Sussudio Now I know that I'm too young My love has just begun, Sus-Sussudio, oh-oh Ooh, give me a chance, give me a sign I'll show her anytime, Sus-Sus-Sussudio, oh-oh Ah, I've got to have her, have her now I've got to get closer, but I don't know how She makes me nervous and makes me scared But I feel so good if I just say the word, Sus-Sussudio Just say the word, oh, S-Sus-Sussudio, oh Ah, she's all I need, all of my life I feel so good if I just say the word, Sus-Sussudio I'll just say the word, oh, S-Sus-Sussudio I'll just say the word, oh, Sus-Sussudio I'll say the word, oh, S-Su-Sussudio, oh-oh, oh, oh Just say the word Ooh, just, just, just say the word, ooh Just say the word S-Sus-Sussudio, Sus-Sussudio Ah, Sus-Su-Sussudio, Sus-Sussudio Sussudio, Sus-Sussudio Just say the word, Sus-Sussudio Say the word, oh Just say the word Ooh, just, just, just say the word
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Written by: Pillip Collins
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Sussudio" is a song performed by British singer-songwriter Phil Collins from his third solo studio album "No Jacket Required" (1985).
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Song NameThe name "Sussudio" was made up by Collins during songwriting process. The word held no meaning whatsoever but he decided to keep it because of its catchy rhythm.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States. It was his first number-one single in the U.S.
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Iconic Popularity"Sussudio" became one of Phil Collins' signature songs as a solo artist, it's especially recognized for its simplicity and contagious rhythm.
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Grammy AwardThe album "No Jacket Required" that featured "Sussudio" won Collins the 1986 Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Sussudio" featured a live performance during his 1985 No Jacket Required tour, showing Collins and his accompanying band members performing onstage.
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Horn SectionThe song is famous for its prominent use of a horn section which was performed by The Phoenix Horns to give it a distinctive sound.
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Inspiration AllegationsCollins has often been accused of taking inspiration from Prince’s music, with some critics noting a similarity between "Sussudio" and Prince's "1999".
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Usage in Popular CultureThe song was featured in the 2000 hit movie "American Psycho", where the lead character described it as the best song in terms of pop music.
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Remastered VersionsA remastered version of "Sussudio" was included in Collins’ 2016 compilation album, "The Singles", and it continues to remain popular among his fans.
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