Was she a real person? A: As it turns out, the answer is yes, although the song was not original to Credence Clearwater Revival. The song, which was featured on the band’s 1968 eponymous debut album, was actually written by a then-19-year old Louisiana guitarist named Dale Hawkins.

musician Dale Hawkins
“Susie Q” is a song by musician Dale Hawkins recorded late in the rockabilly era in 1957….Susie Q (song)