Crazy for You

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About Crazy for You

"Crazy for You" is a song by American singer Madonna, written by John Bettis and Jon Lind, from the soundtrack album to the film Vision Quest (1985). It was released on March 2, 1985 by Geffen Records as the first single from the soundtrack. Producers Jon Peters and Peter Guber, along with music director Phil Ramone, decided to use Madonna after listening to her previous recordings, employing Bettis and Lind to write the song. After reading the script of the film, Bettis and Lind wrote the song about the situation in which the lead characters meet at a nightclub. Initial recording sessions did not impress Bettis and Lind, and they felt that "Crazy for You" would be dropped from the soundtrack. However, a new version was recorded to their liking. John "Jellybean" Benitez was the producer for the song, and it was a challenge for him, as previously he was associated with recording dance-pop songs only. Initially Warner Bros. Records did not want the song to be released as a single, since they believed that it would take away the attention from Madonna's second studio album Like a Virgin (1984). In the end, Peters and Guber convinced Warner officials to greenlight its release. "Crazy for You" ushered a new musical direction for Madonna, as she had not previously released a ballad as a single. The track features instrumentation from snare drums, harp, bass synthesizer and electric guitar. Lyrically, the song speaks of sexual desire between two lovers and consists of innuendos. 


Year:
1990
3:45
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Swaying room as the music starts
Strangers making the most of the dark
Two by two their bodies become one

I see you through the smokey air
Can't you feel the weight of my stare
You're so close but still a world away
What I'm dying to say, is that

I'm crazy for you
Touch me once and you'll know it's true
I never wanted anyone like this
It's all brand new, you'll feel it in my kiss
I'm crazy for you, crazy for you

Trying hard to control my heart
I walk over to where you are
Eye to eye we meet, no words at all

Slowly now we begin to move
Every breath I'm deeper into you
Soon we two are standing still in time
If you read my mind, you'll see

I'm crazy for you
Touch me once and you'll know it's true
I never wanted anyone like this
It's all brand new, you'll feel it in my kiss
You'll feel it in my kiss because
I'm crazy for you
Touch me once and you'll know it's true
I never wanted anyone like this
It's all brand new, you'll feel it in my kiss
I'm crazy for you
Crazy for you
Crazy for you
Crazy for you
It's all brand new, I'm crazy for you
And you know it's true, I'm crazy, crazy for you
It's all brand new, I'm crazy for you
And you know it's true, yeah, I'm crazy for you

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Madonna

Madonna (born Madonna Louise Ciccone /tʃɪˈkoʊneɪ/ chi-KOH-nay; August 16, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, director, dancer and entrepreneur. She has sold more than 300 million records worldwide and is recognized as the best-selling female recording artist of all time by Guinness World Records. Considered to be one of the "25 Most Powerful Women of the Past Century" by Time for being an influential figure in contemporary music, she is known for continuously reinventing both her music and image, and for retaining a standard of autonomy within the recording industry. Critics have praised her diverse musical productions which have also been known to induce controversy. more »

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Written by: John Bettis, Jon Lind

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Crazy for You" by Madonna was written by John Bettis and Jon Lind. This makes it one of the very few releases by Madonna that she didn’t have a hand in writing.
Release Period
The song was released on March 2nd, 1985, as a part of the soundtrack album for the movie "Vision Quest".
Chart Performance
"Crazy for You" went on to become Madonna’s second number-one single on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Reception
The song has been critically acclaimed for its lyrics and Madonna's softer vocal style, perhaps as a contrast to her brassy, confident image at the time.
Movie Connection
The film "Vision Quest", for which the song was written, was a coming-of-age sports drama film. Madonna made a brief appearance in the film performing the song at a nightclub.
Music Video
Despite the song’s success, it didn’t get its official music video until five years after its release. The music video features clips from "Vision Quest".
Awards
"Crazy for You" received a nomination for "Best Original Song" at the 1986 Golden Globe Awards.
Song Style
"Crazy for You" is considered a pop ballad which was a new style for Madonna. The song dismissed the notion that Madonna could only produce dance-pop music, thus showcasing her versatility.
Multiple Releases
"Crazy for You" has been re-released multiple times, each version varying slightly, including a remixed version in 1991 on Madonna's compilation album "The Immaculate Collection."
Cover Versions
The song's popularity and timeless appeal have led to numerous cover versions by various artists over the years, showing its continued relevance in popular culture.

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