who wrote susie q
Susie Q-Song Lyrics. 1  Written & originally performed by rockabilly singer / guitarist Dale Hawkins (born 8/22/38 in Goldmine Louisiana), he's also the first cousin of Ronnie Hawkins of The Band.2  His version reached # 27 on the Top 40 charts in 1957. 3  Best known version was by Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR). Written & originally performed by rockabilly singer / guitarist Dale Hawkins (born 8/22/38 in Goldmine Louisiana), he's also the first cousin of Ronnie Hawkins of The Band.