Susie Cincinnati
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"Susie Cincinnati" is a song by the American rock band the Beach Boys that was recorded during the sessions for their 1970 album Sunflower.Template:Sfn It was written by Al Jardine about a female cab driver from Ohio.[1]
Background
Al Jardine stated in a 2022 interview, "'Susie Cincinnati' is kind of a jab at The Beatles, a 'Drive My Car' kind of thing, I enjoyed that. There wasn't so much a rivalry with The Beatles, more of an appreciation. With Brian it might have been competition but myself, I enjoyed their work a lot."[2]
Recording
"Susie Cincinnati" was recorded at the Beach Boys' Bel Air studio on December 24, 1969 and January 7, 1970. The automobile sound effects were recorded on February 2, 1970.[3][4]
Release
The song was first issued in February 1970 as the B-side of the "Add Some Music to Your Day" single, and then again in December 1974 as the B-side of the "Child of Winter (Christmas Song)" single.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn In 1976, it was included as a track on the album 15 Big Ones. Brian Wilson included it on the LP "because it's a good song", although Dennis Wilson felt that it was a "silly piece of shit".Template:Sfn
Personnel
Per liner notes.[1]
The Beach Boys
- Al Jardine – lead and backing vocals, guitar
- Bruce Johnston – backing vocals
- Mike Love – backing vocals
- Brian Wilson – backing vocals, harmonica, bass
- Carl Wilson – backing vocals, guitar
- Dennis Wilson – backing vocals
Session musicians
- Daryl Dragon – clavinet
- Dennis Dragon – drums
References
Citations
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