Crime of Passion
Ricky Van Shelton
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She had a rag-top Eldorado, "tuck-in-row pleat". She picked me up in Colorado...and put me right in the drivers seat. I said "I got no money...you know I got no job". She said "I tell you what honey...let's find a place to rob". Now the man at the station's name was Jim...I saw it sewed on his shirt. I told him "do what I say...you'll live another day...nobody's gotta get hurt". It was a crime of passion. She took me by the heart when she took me by the hand. Crime of passion. A beautiful woman and a desperate man. Well I thought the thing was over...she was countin' the cash. When an unmarked Chevy Nova, made the blue lights flash. She said "officer? Would you help me please?" I looked at her...and she was pointin' at me. You see Jim at the station played his part...he talked a little perjury. He went to great pains...to leave out a name...he was a future ex-husband ...can't you see? It was a crime of passion. She took me by the heart when she took me by the hand. Crime of passion. A beautiful woman and a desperate man. Now the cop at the station's name was Joe...saw it on his badge on his shirt. He said "you'll never get away...just do what we say...nobody's gotta get hurt." It was a crime of passion. She took me by the heart when she took me by the hand. Crime of passion. A beautiful woman and a desperate man. Crime of passion... It was a crime of passion...
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Written by: Walt Aldridge, M. McAnally
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Beginner Music
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10 facts about this song
Release details"Crime of Passion" is a song recorded by American country music artist Ricky Van Shelton. It was released in November 1987 as the first single from the album Wild-Eyed Dream.
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Chart performanceThe song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in early 1988. Therefore, even though it was never a number-one hit, it is still one of Shelton's most well-known songs.
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Songwriting credits"Crime of Passion" was written by Walt Aldridge and Mac McAnally.
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GenreShelton was known for his neo-traditional style of country music, and "Crime of Passion" is representative of this. The song contains classic country themes of love and passion.
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Music videoThe music video for "Crime of Passion" was directed by David Hogan, who directed many of Shelton's other music videos.
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Album successThe album that "Crime of Passion" was featured on, 'Wild-Eyed Dream', was certified platinum by the RIAA for shipments of over one million copies.
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Cover versionsAlthough "Crime of Passion" is most associated with Ricky Van Shelton, it has also been covered by other artists in the country music genre.
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Shelton's career"Crime of Passion" helped establish Shelton's successful career in the late 1980s and early '90s. He had more than 20 singles reach the top ten on the Billboard country charts during this time.
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Background vocalsSome versions of the song feature background vocals from popular Nashville-based background singer and recording artist, Vicki Hampton.
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Reception"Crime of Passion" was positively received by critics and fans alike, solidifying Ricky Van Shelton as a new star on the country music scene.
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