Sussudio

Phil Collins

About Sussudio

"Sussudio" is a song by English singer-songwriter Phil Collins, released as a single in January 1985. The song is the first track on Collins' third solo studio album, No Jacket Required, released in February of the same year. The song entered frequent rotation on MTV in May; by 6 July both single and album reached No. 1 on their respective US Billboard charts. The song peaked at No. 12 in the UK Singles Chart.


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1985
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There's this girl that's been on my mind 
All the time, Su-Su-Sussudio oh oh 
Now she don't even know my name 
But I think she likes me just the same 
Su-Su-Sussudio oh 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 
Su-Su-Sussudio, just say the word 
Oh Su-Su-Sussudio 

Now I know that I'm too young 
My love has just begun 
Su-Su-Sussudio oh oh 
Oh give me a chance, give me a sign 
I'll show her anytime 
Su-Su-Sussudio oh oh 

Ah, I've just 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 
Su-Su-Sussudio, just say the word 
Oh Su-Su-Sussudio, oh 

Ah, she's all I need all of my life 
I feel so good if I just say the word 
Su-Su-Sussudio
I just say the word 
Oh Su-Su-Sussudio 
I just say the word oh Su-Su-Sussudio
I'll say the word 
Oh, Su-Su-Sussudio oh oh oh 
Just say the word
Just, just, just say the word uh
Just say the word
Su-Su-Sussudio (oh oh oh)
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Su-Su-Sussudio (oh oh oh)
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Su-Su-Sussudio (oh oh oh)
say the word oh
Just say the word
Just, just, just say the word

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Phil Collins

Philip David Charles "Phil" Collins, LVO (born 30 January 1951) is an English singer-songwriter, drummer, pianist, and actor best known as a drummer and vocalist for British progressive rock group Genesis and as a solo artist. more »

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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).
Song Name
The 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.
Chart Performance
Upon 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.
Iconic Popularity
"Sussudio" became one of Phil Collins' signature songs as a solo artist, it's especially recognized for its simplicity and contagious rhythm.
Grammy Award
The album "No Jacket Required" that featured "Sussudio" won Collins the 1986 Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
Music Video
The music video for "Sussudio" featured a live performance during his 1985 No Jacket Required tour, showing Collins and his accompanying band members performing onstage.
Horn Section
The song is famous for its prominent use of a horn section which was performed by The Phoenix Horns to give it a distinctive sound.
Inspiration Allegations
Collins has often been accused of taking inspiration from Prince’s music, with some critics noting a similarity between "Sussudio" and Prince's "1999".
Usage in Popular Culture
The 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.
Remastered Versions
A 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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