Crazy Arms

Ray Price

About Crazy Arms

"Crazy Arms" is an American country song which was a career-making hit for Ray Price. The song, released in May 1956, went on to become a number 1 country hit that year, establishing Price's sound, and redefining honky-tonk music. It was Price's first No. 1 hit. The song was published in 1949 by pedal steel player Ralph Mooney and Charles "Chuck" Seals. The actual lyricist may have been Paul Gilley of Kentucky, who worked as a ghost writer for various artists including Hank Williams.  


Year:
1989
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Now blue ain't the word for the way that I feel
And the storm's brewing in this heart of mine
This ain't no crazy dream I know that it's real
You're someone else's love now you're not mine

Crazy arms that reach to hold somebody new
While my yearning heart keeps saying you're not mine
My troubled mind knows soon to another you'll be wed
And that's why I'm lonely all the time

So please take the treasured dreams I have for you and me
And take all the love I thought was mine
Someday my crazy arms may hold somebody new
But now I'm so lonely all the time

Crazy arms that reach to hold somebody new
While my yearning heart keeps saying you're not mine
My troubled mind knows soon to another you'll be wed
And that's why I'm lonely all the time

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Written by: CHUCK SEALS, RALPH EUGENE MOONEY

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Release & Collaborations
"Crazy Arms" is a country song that was famously covered by artists like Hank Williams and Ray Price. However, it was originally written by Ralph Mooney & Chuck Seals.
Famous Performances
The version by Ray Price became a hit in 1956 and is considered one of his signature songs. It reached the number-one spot on Billboard's Hot Country and Western Sides chart, where it remained for 20 weeks.
Iconic Influence
"Crazy Arms" is credited for pioneering the "shuffle" beat that became a trademark of Texas country music.
Multiple Covers
Aside from Hank Williams and Ray Price, the song has been covered by numerous other artists including Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson, Patty Loveless, and the Jerry Garcia Band.
Currently Unavailable Recordings
Despite Hank Williams' significant contribution to country music, there are no known recordings of him singing "Crazy Arms." Most information about his performance of the song is based on anecdotal evidence.
Grammy Hall of Fame
In 1999, Ray Price's version of "Crazy Arms" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. It is a special Grammy award established in 1973 to honor recordings that are at least 25 years old and have "qualitative or historical significance".
Popular in Other Genres
"Crazy Arms" has transcended the country genre. It's been covered by artists in other genres, such as rock and roll legend Chuck Berry and blues artist R.L. Burnside.
Movie Soundtrack
The song was used as part of the soundtrack in the movie "Crazy Heart," released in 2009, which won Jeff Bridges an Oscar for his performance as a fading country star.
Album Success
The song "Crazy Arms" played a significant role in successfully launching Ray Price's debut album, leading him to win countless awards.
Emotional Connection
This song resonated with people on an emotional level due to its lyrics, which speak to the pain of lost love and longing. It's considered an iconic song about heartbreak.

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