I'll Go Crazy

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About I'll Go Crazy

"I'll Go Crazy" is a rhythm and blues song recorded by James Brown and The Famous Flames. Released as a single in 1960, it was Brown's fourth R&B hit, charting at #15. Brown and the Flames also performed it as the first song on their 1963 album Live at the Apollo. The Live at the Apollo performance of "I'll Go Crazy" was released as the B-side of a single in 1966, backed with "Lost Someone" (also from the live album). It charted #38 R&B and #73 Pop. This live version was the last song featuring The Famous Flames to chart. "I'll Go Crazy" has inspired cover versions by many different artists, including The Rolling Stones, The Kingsmen, the Blues Magoos, The Residents, The Moody Blues, The Buckinghams, Chris Isaak, Jerry Garcia and David Grisman, Buddy Guy, The Nighthawks, Tommy Quickly, Graham Bonnet, The Honeycombs live in Tokyo, and Clarence Clemons. Tommy James and the Shondells released a cover version of the song on their debut album, Hanky Panky. It was performed by Dan Aykroyd in the actor's tribute to Brown on his induction at the 2003 Kennedy Center Honors. 


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1965
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Oh you know I feel alright, 
Oh yeah. 
You know I feel alright, children. 
Oh yeah. 

You know I feel alright, 
Oh yeah. 
Ah, you're hanging me up, baby, 
Yeah babe. 

If you leave me, 
I'll go crazy, 
If you leave me, babe, 
Shall I go crazy, 

'Cause I love you, 
I love you. 
Oh I love you too much, 
And if you hurt me 

I'll go crazy. 
If you ever go and hurt me, baby, 
I'll go crazy. 
'Cause I love you, 

I love you. 
Oh I love you too much, 
You've got to live for yourself, 
Yourself, for nobody else. 

You've got to live for yourself, 
Yourself, for nobody else. 
Oh baby, I'll go crazy. 
If you ever leave me, babe, 

I'll go crazy 
'Cause I love you, 
I love you, 
Oh I love you too much. 

You've got to live for yourself, 
Yourself, for nobody else. 
You've got to live for yourself, 
Yourself, for nobody else. 

Talk about me ever loving you. 
If you hurt me, baby, 
You know thart I'll go crazy 
'Cause I love you, 

I love you. 
Oh I love you much more than I can stand, 
I'm talking about you.

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The Moody Blues

The Moody Blues are an English rock band. Among their innovations was a fusion with classical music, most notably in their 1967 album Days of Future Passed. more »

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Written by: JAMES BROWN

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6 facts about this song

I'll Go Crazy" by Blues Magoos
This song is a cover of the original version created by James Brown. - Blues Magoos was a psychedelic rock band that was very popular in the late 60s. They were known for their exciting live performances and innovative use of music technology.
I'll Go Crazy" by Chris Isaak
Released in 1986, "I'll Go Crazy" is from Chris Isaak's second studio album titled "Chris Isaak". - The song showcases Isaak's signature rockabilly and roots rock style.
I'll Go Crazy" by James Brown
This was one of James Brown's biggest hits, originally released in 1960. - "I'll Go Crazy" reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of the first of many hits for Brown in the 60s. - The song was released on the album "Think!", which also included other hits like "This Old Heart" and "Wonderful World".
I'll Go Crazy" by Jerry Garcia
This version is a live cover performed by Jerry Garcia, best known for his work with the Grateful Dead. - "I'll Go Crazy" was often performed by the Jerry Garcia Band in the late 70s and early 80s during their live performances.
I'll Go Crazy" by The Moody Blues
The song was covered by The Moody Blues, an English rock band known for fusing rock with classical music elements. - It was released on their compilation album "Magnificent Moodies" which came out in 1965.
I'll Go Crazy" by Tommy James
Tommy James, famous for his group Tommy James and the Shondells, covered this song. - His version provides a different take on the song, using his signature bubblegum pop sound.

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