Spring storm brings rain and wind Tuesday into Wednesday

MPR News is your trusted resource for the news you need. With your support, MPR News brings accessible, courageous journalism and authentic conversation to everyone - free of paywalls and barriers. Your gift makes a difference.

Create a More Connected Minnesota

"Wake Up Little Susie" by the Everly Brothers reached No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart 60 years ago. 

It tells the story of a teenage couple on a date at the movies who fall asleep and don't wake up until 4 a.m., way past their curfew.

Despite the relatively innocent subject matter, Don Everly reported that the song had been banned in Boston when it first came out because it was considered sexually suggestive.

MPR News Staff

Author

It tells the story of a teenage couple on a date at the movies who fall asleep and don't wake up until 4 a.m., way past their curfew. Don Everly reported that the song had been banned in Boston when it first came out because it was considered sexually suggestive.

'Wake Up Little Susie' topped charts 60 years ago

Share

Create a More Connected Minnesota