“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

26K views · 2.2K reactions | Explore the story of Phil and Don Everly, two of the most important and influential early rock ’n’ roll stars of the 1950s and ’60s. Tune in to The Everly Brothers — Harmonies From Heaven on Saturday, February 17 at 5:30 p.m. | Iowa PBS | Facebook