Suzy Is a Headbanger… 2021 (Covered by The Hawkbirds)

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The Hawkbirds covering The Ramones track, "Suzy Is a Headbanger" (12/12/21) Check out our updated version of "Suzy Is a Headbanger" with Sunflower on bass, more skill and better recording gear, posted on March 7th, 2025… https://youtu.be/WBIi0tzQoIM

Background…
The song Suzy Is A Headbanger, written and composed by all the members of the Ramones, was released in 1977 on their album Leave Home. It's one of the album's fun, high-energy tracks, capturing the classic Ramones sound—short, fast, and packed with youthful energy and rebellious spirit. The song celebrates the joy of rock 'n' roll and the colorful characters, like Suzy, that populate the band's music. Interestingly, the character of Suzy is said to be inspired by the 1947 film, Nightmare Alley. In the movie, Zeena, like Suzi, is unapologetically herself. Working in a carnival, Zeena, who is seen as "different”, uses her unique abilities to her own advantage, much like how Suzy expresses herself through the loud, rebellious energy of punk rock. Also, the Ramones refer to Suzy’s mother as a "geek," which is a term for a carnival worker who performs grotesque acts for entertainment just as Zeena’s mother was in the movie.

The Hawkbirds members-
👩🏼 Sunflower Hawkbird - Lead vocals and bass guitar
👩🏻‍🦰 Mom Hawkbird - Lead guitar and back up vocals
🧑🏻 Dad Hawkbird - Drums
🧸 Brown Bear - Audio engineer

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