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Switch Board Susan
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Wikipedia article
"'Switchboard Susan'" is a song written by Mickey Jupp and recorded by Nick Lowe for his 1979 album, 'Labour of Lust'. The song was released as a single in North America only, and reached #81 Canada and #107 on the US pop chart.
The song was produced by Lowe.
Cover versions
*Gary Brooker released a version of the song on his 1979 album, 'No More Fear of Flying'.
*The Searchers released a version of the song on their 1979 album, 'The Searchers'.
*Per Gessle and Niklas Strmstedt re-wrote the lyrics in Swedish and in 1980 the song was recorded by Rockfile. It was given the title "Marie i vxeln", referring to an EMI employee.
*Jupp released his own version of the song as the B-side to his 1980 single, "Rooms in Your Roof".
*Rockpile released a version of the song on their 1980 live album, 'Live at Montreux 1980'.
*The Hamsters released a version of the song on their 2004 album, 'Open All Hours'.
References
Category:1979 songs
Category:1979 singles
Category:Songs written by Mickey Jupp
Category:Nick Lowe songs
Category:The Searchers (band) songs
Category:Gyllene Tider songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Nick Lowe
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