Lonesome Suzie
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Lonesome Suzie is a 1968 song by The Band written and sung by Richard Manuel[1] originally appearing on their influential debut album Music From Big Pink[2] It was also released on Across The Great Divide, a compilation box set from 1994. Drummer Levon Helm has said that "...Lonesome Suzie was Richard's failed attempt to write a hit record." It never charted and is one of the few songs on which Manuel contributed writing, but is also recognized as one of Manuel's signature pieces.
Theme
The song follows a seemingly troubled woman who hopes to acquire a friend but struggles in doing so, the narrator offers his support but is not a suitable match. He says he doesn't belong there, but may know someone who does. The unknown narrator eventually gives up, saying "I can watch you cry no longer".
Cover vesions
In 1970 it was covered by Blood,Sweat and Tears on their third album Blood,Sweat and Tears 3.[3]
Personnel
- Robbie Robertson - electric guitar
- Garth Hudson - Lowrey organ, soprano saxophone
- Levon Helm - drums
- Richard Manuel - lead vocal, acoustic piano
- Rick Danko - bass guitar
References
- ^ Manuel, Richard. "Lonesome Suzie". http://theband.hiof.no/. Retrieved 5 October 2011.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ Ruhlmann, William. "Music From Big Pink". All music guide. Retrieved 5 October 2011.
- ^ "Blood, Sweat and Tears". Wikipedia. Retrieved 5 October 2011.