I Go Crazy

Paul Davis

About I Go Crazy

"I Go Crazy" is a song written, composed, and recorded by American singer-songwriter Paul Davis. It was the first single he released from his 1977 album Singer of Songs: Teller of Tales, and his second-highest peaking pop hit, peaking at #7 on the Billboard chart in 1978. The song entered the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart on 27 August 1977 and began slowly climbing, peaking in March and April 1978, before dropping off the chart the week after 27 May 1978. Overall, it spent 40 weeks (nine months and one week) on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, setting what was then the record for the longest run on that chart, of consecutive weeks or not. During the March 4, 1978 American Top 40 show, Casey Kasem said that Davis begged his studio to have the song presented to Lou Rawls, who he thought would make it a huge success but, when the studio saw how much faith he had in the chances of the song's success, it decided to release a lightly edited version of Davis' studio demo version. 


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Hello girl it's been awhile
Guess you'll be glad to know
That I've learned how to laugh and smile

Getting over you was slow
They say old lovers can be good friends
But I never thought I'd really see you,
I'd really see you again

I go crazy
When I look in your eyes I still go crazy
No my heart just can't hide that old feelin' inside
Way deep down inside
Oh baby, you know when I look in your eyes I go crazy

You say he satisfies your mind
Tells you all of his dreams
I know how much that means to you

I realize that I was blind
Just when I thought I was over you
I see your face and it just ain't true
No it just ain't true

I go crazy
When I look in your eyes I still go crazy
That old flame comes alive, it starts burning inside
Way deep down inside
Oh baby, you know when I look in your eyes I go crazy

Oooh, oh ooh, oh

I go crazy
You know when I look in your eyes I go crazy
No my heart just can't hide that old feelin' inside
Way deep down inside
I go crazy

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Paul Davis

Paul Lavon Davis (April 21, 1948 – April 22, 2008) was an American singer and songwriter, best known for his radio hits and solo career which started worldwide in 1970. His career encompassed soul, country and pop music. Typically, the slower the tempo of a Davis record, the longer it took to reach its peak position. Notable songs in his career include 1977's "I Go Crazy", a No. 7 pop hit which once held the record for the longest chart run on the Billboard Hot 100, as well as the No. 6 "'65 Love Affair", his highest-charting pop hit. In the mid 1980s, he also had two country No. 1 hits as a guest vocalist on songs by Marie Osmond and Tanya Tucker, and wrote singles for other country singers. His appearance in the mid 1970s to early 1980s resembled Leon Russe… more »

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Written by: ROCCO MICHELE BARKER, NICHOLAS JAVEN MARSH, JAMES MITCHELL, KEVIN MILLS

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Song Details
"I Go Crazy" is a song by American singer-songwriter, Paul Davis.
Release Date
It was initially released in 1977 as a track in his album "Singer of Songs: Teller of Tales".
Inspirational Song
Despite having a simple title, "I Go Crazy" is a well-crafted soft rock ballad illustrating heartbreak and longing after a breakup. Its relatability was one of the reasons behind its success.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at No.7 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, making it one of Paul Davis' most iconic hits.
Record-Setting
The song spent an impressive 40 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, setting a record at that time.
Long Lasting Popularity
It also stayed on the AC chart for three weeks and remained in the top 10 for around six months, showing its enduring popularity.
Re-recordings
Paul Davis re-recorded the song in 1982 for a self-titled album and it has also been covered by various artists since its original release.
Genre
The song falls into the genre of Soft Rock, and Adult Contemporary music.
Length
The song is 3:50 minutes long in the single version, while the album version is longer at approximately 5:49 minutes.
Legacy
"I Go Crazy" remains an iconic tune from the 70s era and has appeared in various television shows and movies over the years.
Vocals
Paul Davis' soothing and soulful vocals in the song were widely praised and considered a signature aspect of his style.
Tragic Connection
Paul Davis had a heart attack on April 22, 2008, exactly one year after he had his first heart attack, and died. This was while his song "I Go Crazy" was being featured in a number of "soft rock" collections and television commercials.

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