She started work there as a shorthand typist, but all the time she scanned the musical press to see if any band leaders needed a girl singer.
Her biggest break came in September 1962 when she recorded 'Bobby's Girl'; her success brought so many offers that in November 1963 Susan decided to branch out as a solo artist.
John Franz's 1963 sleeve notes conclude: "Susan is one of the most conscientious artists in the entertainment industry – never quite believing in her own triumphs but continually striving to improve her work in every detail.
In 1974, she recorded the song, "Time", from the film, Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry, which she sang during her appearance the same year on the Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club TV show.
The segment revolved around Rod's ancestor King Boggle, his sister Princess Hortensia, played by Maughan and servant, Odd Job John who were trapped in medieval times.