Crazy Heart

Hank Williams

About Crazy Heart

"Crazy Heart" is a song by Hank Williams. It was written by Fred Rose and Maurice Murray and reached number four in the record chart for Williams in 1951. It was recorded at Castle Studio in Nashville on July 25, 1951 with Fred Rose producing and backing from Don Helms (steel guitar), Jerry Rivers (fiddle), Sammy Pruett (lead guitar), Howard Watts (bass) and probably Jack Shook (rhythm guitar). It was one of Williams least commercially successful singles of the period, only spending two weeks on the chart, although Guy Lombardo dented the Top 20 with it, underscoring that the song was better suited to a palm court orchestra than Hank Williams.  


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2008
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You thought she'd cared for you and so you acted smart
Go on and break, you crazy heart
You lived on promises I knew would fall apart
Go on and break, you crazy heart
You never would admit you were mistaken
You didn't even know the chances you were taking
I knew you couldn't win, I've told you from the start
Go on and break, you crazy heart

I knew you'd wake up and find her missin'
I tried my best to warn you
But you wouldn't listen
You told me I was wrong, you thought that you were smart
Go on and break, you crazy heart

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Hank Williams

Hank Williams (/hæŋk wɪljəmz /; September 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953), born Hiram King Williams, was an American singer-songwriter and musician regarded as one of the most important country music artists of all time. Williams recorded 35 singles (five released posthumously) that would place in the Top 10 of the Billboard Country & Western Best Sellers chart, including 11 that ranked number one. more »

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Written by: EDWARD MONROE HILL, RONALD STEVEN HARBIN, KIM WILLIAMS

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Song Classification
"Crazy Heart" by Hank Williams is classified as a country and western song.
Release Date
The song was released in 1951, thus contributing to the golden era of country music.
Songwriters
"Crazy Heart" was written by Maurice Murray and Fred Rose, not by Hank Williams himself, though he's well-known for his songwriting skills.
Album Information
The song is included in the compilation album "The Complete Hank Williams" which was released in 1998.
Chart Performance
"Crazy Heart" reached number 2 on the Billboard Country Singles chart, proving its popularity in its time.
Style
Hank Williams's rendition of "Crazy Heart" is characterized by his typical heartfelt and sincere style, and it showcases his falsetto yodeling.
Iconic Figure
Hank Williams remains an iconic figure in American music, and "Crazy Heart" is amongst his many popular songs that have helped to solidify this status.
Lyric Theme
The song delivers a raw tale of a man broken by lost love, embodying the classic country theme of heartache and despair common in Hank Williams's music.
Cover Versions
Many artists, including Pat Boone and Faron Young, have covered "Crazy Heart", indicating its enduring appeal and versatility.
Influence
The song, like many others by Hank Williams, has influenced countless country musicians and its poignant storytelling typical of the genre continues to be admired.
Posthumous Release
Though the song was recorded during Williams's lifetime, it was published a year after his passing, adding to his posthumous releases.
Legacy
Hank Williams's songs including "Crazy Heart" have been collected and preserved in the U.S. Library of Congress' National Recording Registry, highlighting their cultural, artistic, and/or historical significance.

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