“Wake Up Little Susie” is a rock-and-roll song recorded by the Everly Brothers in 1957 and written by Boudleaux Bryant. The song tells a humorous story about a young couple who accidentally fall asleep at a movie and wake up after curfew, worrying about how their parents and friends will react. With its catchy melody, close vocal harmonies, and relatable teenage theme, the song became a major hit and helped define the Everly Brothers’ sound. Although some radio stations briefly banned it because