Crazy
Ray Price
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Crazy crazy for feeling so lonely I'm crazy crazy for feeling so blue I knew you'd love me as long as you wanted And then some day you'd leave me for somebody new Worry why do I let myself worry wond'ring what in the world did I do to you Crazy for thinking my love could hold you Crazy for trying crazy for crying and I'm crazy for loving you Crazy for trying crazy for crying and I'm crazy for loving you
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Written by: Willie Nelson
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Crazy" was sung by the renowned country music singer, Ray Price. Known as the "Cherokee Cowboy," Price is remembered for his wide-ranging baritone and ability to blend different genres into his music.
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Song OriginDespite being synonymous with Ray Price's name, "Crazy" was actually written by the legendary country singer Willie Nelson.
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Iconic VersionAlthough multiple artists, including Patsy Cline and LeAnn Rimes, have performed renditions of "Crazy," many country music fans still associate the song with Ray Price due to his heartfelt performance.
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Chart SuccessRay Price's version of "Crazy" reached peak positions on several music charts, demonstrating its commercial success and popularity among country music fans.
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Mixture of Genres"Crazy" beautifully reflects Price's mix of honky-tonk and countrypolitan sounds. The song is notable for its combination of hillbilly music with symphonic strings and backup chorus, creating a perfectly arranged country song.
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Highest-selling Jukebox SongPatsy Cline’s version of "Crazy" became the jukebox play champion, but Ray Price's version also contributed significantly to the song's evident popularity on these machines.
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Song LegacyToday, "Crazy" is viewed as one of the greatest songs in country music history. It is also recognized as one of Willie Nelson's top compositions and one of the most significant performances in Ray Price's career.
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Notable CoversOver the years, many artists have covered "Crazy," varying in genre from country, pop to jazz. Its universal appeal is a testament to the songwriting prowess of Willie Nelson and the emotional depth brought by performers like Ray Price.
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Country Music Hall of FameBoth Ray Price and Willie Nelson, the performer and the writer of "Crazy," are inductees of the prestigious Country Music Hall of Fame, underlining the significant contribution that both have made to country music.
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Timelessness"Crazy" has stood the test of time. It continues to be played on country radio stations and covered by modern artists, more than six decades after Ray Price first recorded it.
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