Lonesome Suzie

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. In 1970 it was released as the B-side of the French single release of "Whispering Pines."

Theme

The song follows a seemingly troubled woman who hopes to acquire a friend / true love 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 narrator, of course, means himself the entire time eventually asking the woman to be with him in the line "why don't we get together, what else can we do?".

Cover versions

In 1970, it was covered by Blood, Sweat & Tears on their third album Blood, Sweat & Tears 3.

Personnel

• Richard Manuel - lead vocal, acoustic piano
• Robbie Robertson - electric guitar
• Garth Hudson - Lowrey organ, soprano saxophone
• Levon Helm - drums
• Rick Danko - bass guitar

References

External links

• http://theband.hiof.no/albums/music_from_big_pink.html
• http://theband.hiof.no/lyrics/lonesome_suzie.html