On this day July 6, 1985, Sussudio by Phil Collins reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it remained through July 12. Released as the lead single from his third solo album No Jacket Required, the song became one of Collins’s most recognizable and enduring hits of the decade.
Built around a catchy synth riff, punchy horns, and an unforgettable hook, Sussudio was pure 80s pop energy. The lyrics told the story of a man infatuated with a woman named Sussudio, a word Collins invented during the songwriting process. Despite the unusual title, the song's infectious rhythm and polished production made it an instant favorite on radio and MTV.
Sussudio helped propel No Jacket Required to multi platinum status and further cemented Phil Collins’s status as one of the dominant solo artists of the decade. The track’s sound also reflected the era’s trend toward upbeat, synth driven pop with a tight rhythm section and a bright, clean mix.
80s insight: Sussudio captured the upbeat spirit of mid 80s pop. It was a time when artists like Phil Collins embraced bold sounds, quirky lyrics, and slick production to create songs that still echo today.
Built around a catchy synth riff, punchy horns, and an unforgettable hook, Sussudio was pure 80s pop energy. The lyrics told the story of a man infatuated with a woman named Sussudio, a word Collins invented during the songwriting process. Despite the unusual title, the song's infectious rhythm and polished production made it an instant favorite on radio and MTV.
Sussudio helped propel No Jacket Required to multi platinum status and further cemented Phil Collins’s status as one of the dominant solo artists of the decade. The track’s sound also reflected the era’s trend toward upbeat, synth driven pop with a tight rhythm section and a bright, clean mix.
80s insight: Sussudio captured the upbeat spirit of mid 80s pop. It was a time when artists like Phil Collins embraced bold sounds, quirky lyrics, and slick production to create songs that still echo today.
