Stone Cold Crazy

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About Stone Cold Crazy

"Stone Cold Crazy" is a song by British rock band Queen from their 1974 album Sheer Heart Attack. The song is the eighth track on the album. Although the song was not released as a single at the time, it was played live at almost every Queen concert from 1974 to 1978. "Stone Cold Crazy" also features on the band's 1992 compilation album, Classic Queen. The song credit is shared between all the members of the band, although Freddie Mercury played it with his band Wreckage in the late 1960s before Queen was created. The recorded version may be lyrics from Mercury and music from Mercury and Brian May. It was the first song Queen performed live in 1970, but it underwent many changes musically and lyrically before getting recorded, resulting in credit going to the entire band. Early versions of the song were much slower, according to the band, although no bootlegs exist. 


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Sleeping very soundly on a Saturday morning
I was dreaming I was Al Capone
There's a rumor going round
Gotta clear outta town
I'm smelling like a dry fish bone
Here come the law gonna break down the door
Gonna carry me away once more
Never never I never want it anymore
Gotta get away from this stone cold floor
Crazy stone cold crazy you know

Rainy afternoon I gotta blow a typhoon
And I'm playing on my slide trombone
Anymore anymore cannot take it anymore
Gotta get away from this stone cold floor
Crazy stone cold crazy you know

Walking down the street
Shooting people that I meet
With my rubber Tommy water gun
Here come the deputy
He's gonna come and get me
I gotta get me up and run
They got the sirens loose
I ran right outta juice
They're gonna put me in a cell
If I can't go to heaven
Will they let me go to hell?
Crazy stone cold crazy you know

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Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of the late Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. After the late and great Freddie Mercury died, Queen continued to tour with multiple acts including Paul Rodgers, and currently, Adam Lambert. more »

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Written by: Brian May, Freddie Mercury, John Deacon, Roger Taylor

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Stone Cold Crazy" is a song by Queen that is considered as one of the earliest examples of thrash metal. It somewhat marked a departure from the band's traditional sound, which was more rock-oriented.
Album and Release Date
It was included in their third album "Sheer Heart Attack," which was released in 1974.
Metallica's Cover Version
In 1990, the band Metallica did a cover version of the song for the tribute album, "Rubaiyat". They received Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 1991 for their version of "Stone Cold Crazy".
Songwriting Credits
Despite Freddie Mercury being the one to record the song with Queen, all four members of the band, including Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon, were given songwriting credits for it.
Live Performance Fact
Queen did not perform "Stone Cold Crazy" often in their live concerts. Additionally, when performed live, they usually sped up the tempo of the song.
Video Game Appearance
The song was featured in the music video game "Guitar Hero: Metallica."
Evolution of Song
The original versions of "Stone Cold Crazy" were much slower than the version that eventually got released in "Sheer Heart Attack."
Use in Movies
"Stone Cold Crazy" has been featured in films, with one of the notable ones being the Marvel film, "Iron Man 2."
Guitar Work
Brian May's distinctive fat-bottomed sound can be prominently heard in the song, making it a standout in the "Sheer Heart Attack" album.
Lyric Connection
The lyrics of the song reportedly reflect on Freddie Mercury's hectic lifestyle at the time.

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