I like the way that you walk

For tonight I have a pretty old song. I just heard that it was used in Apocalypse Now which my brother just watched for his film class. The song is by Creedence Clearwater Revival, and the song is "Susie Q." I'm think I'm starting to head back to the roots of my musical taste. My dad started me off right I think on classic rock and great rock and roll guitar solos, with bands like The Beatles, Hendrix, and Led Zeppelin.

The song is totally amazing. It starts out with this little drum intro and one of the sexiest guitar hooks I have ever heard (that is the only way to describe it). I wouldn't say that the lyrics are amazing, but they get really catching-a great driving song if I have ever heard one. I have listened to a decent amount of CCR but I think this sounds more like a Doors song of the late 60's but they really make it theirs. What I didn't know about this song though is that it was originally done by Dale Hawkins in '57. It seems like a lot of the classic rock songs that I'm listening to these days aren't done by who I thought they were (see also: "Hound Dog" originally done by Big Mama Thorton). I can't say I like the original as much, but the cover version done by CCR is amazing. Enjoy!

"Susie Q" covered by Credence Clearwater Revival from Creedence Clearwater Revival (1968)

"Susie Q" by Dale Hawkins (1957)

-S