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Suzi Quatro

by Dan J. Harkey

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Suzi Quatro

Here’s a summary of Suzi Quatro’s best tracks and compilation highlights:

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Suzi Quatro’s career-defining hits mostly come from the glam rock era of the 1970s and her later pop-rock ventures.

Key tracks include:

  • Can the Can – Her breakthrough single (1973), a UK #1 hit.
  • 48 Crash – Another early hit with a driving bass line.
  • Devil Gate Drive – Chart-topping glam anthem (1974).
  • Daytona Demon – High-energy rocker.
  • The Wild One – A signature track showcasing her rebellious persona.
  • Your Mama Won’t Like Me – Funk-infused rock from 1975.
  • If You Can’t Give Me Love – Softer, country-tinged hit (1978).
  • She’s in Love with You – Late ’70s pop-rock success.
  • Stumblin’ In – Duet with Chris Norman, her biggest U.S. hit.
  • Rock Hard – 1980 anthem with a similar vibe to Joan Jett.  

Best Compilation Albums

  • The Very Best of Suzi Quatro (1999) – Includes 19 tracks like Can the Can, 48 Crash, Devil Gate Drive, If You Can’t Give Me Love, She’s in Love with You, and Mama’s Boy.
  • The Best of Suzi Quatro (1996) – This album features classics from Suzi Quatro’s career, including her own hits and covers of popular songs like All Shook Up and Heartbreak Hotel, showcasing her versatility and unique interpretations.
  • The Very Best Of (2-CD, 2015) – Adds rarities and live versions alongside major hits.

Why These Songs Stand Out

  • Songwriting Team: Many hits were penned by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn, the duo behind glam rock’s biggest anthems.
  • Style: A mix of hard rock, glam, and later pop-country influences.
  • Legacy: Suzi Quatro was a trailblazer as one of the first female bass-playing rock stars, influencing Joan Jett and The Runaways.

Here’s a Top 10 Suzi Quatro Songs list based on chart success, cultural Impact, and fan favorites:

1.  Can the Can (1973)

Her breakthrough single was a UK #1 hit—a glam rock classic with a driving bass line.

2. 48 Crash (1973)

Another early hit, showcasing her aggressive rock style and signature bass riffs.

3.  Devil Gate Drive (1974)

A high-energy anthem that topped the UK charts and became a live favorite.

4.  Daytona Demon (1973)

Fast-paced and rebellious, cementing her image as a rock trailblazer.

5.  The Wild One (1974)

A defining track that captures her persona as a fearless female rocker.

6.  Your Mama Won’t Like Me (1975)

Funk-infused rock, showing her versatility beyond glam.

7.  If You Can’t Give Me Love (1978)

A softer, country-tinged hit that broadened her appeal internationally.

8.  She’s in Love with You (1979)

Pop-rock success, marked by catchy hooks, defined her late ’70s evolution.

9.  Stumblin’ In (1978)

Duet with Chris Norman, her biggest U.S. hit, and a global favorite.

10.  Rock Hard (1980)

A hard-edged anthem that influenced later female rock acts, such as Joan Jett.