Crazy on You
Heart
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If we still have time, we might still get by Every time I think about it, I want to cry With bombs and the devil, and the kids keep comin' No way to breathe easy, no time to be young But I tell myself that I was doin' all right There's nothin' left to do at night But to go crazy on you Crazy on you Let me go crazy, crazy on you, oh My love is the evenin' breeze touchin' your skin The gentle, sweet singin' of leaves in the wind The whisper that calls after you in the night And kisses your ear in the early moonlight And you don't need to wonder, you're doing fine My love, the pleasure's mine Let me go crazy on ya Crazy on you Let me go crazy, crazy on you, ohhh Wild man's world is cryin' in pain What you gonna do when everybody's insane So afraid of one who's so afraid of you What you gonna do...ohhh... (Ah-ah-ah-ah) Ooooo...Crazy on ya Crazy on you Let me go crazy, crazy on you I was a willow last night in my dream I bent down over a clear running stream Sang you the song that I heard up above And you kept me alive with your sweet flowing love Crazy Yeah, crazy on ya Let me go crazy, crazy on you, oh Crazy on ya Crazy on you Let me go crazy, crazy on you, yeah (Ah-ah-ah-ah) Crazy on ya Crazy on you Let me go crazy, crazy on you, ohhh...
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Written by: Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Roger Fisher
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release & Reception"Crazy on You" was released as Heart's debut single in America in 1976 and quickly became popular. It reached the Top 40 on Billboard's Pop Singles chart, peaking at #35.
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Musical CompositionThe song is known for its iconic acoustic guitar intro, which is considered highly complex and notoriously difficult to replicate.
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Song ThemeIt focuses on themes of emotional intensity and the pressures of the world, especially in the context of the mid-1970s when the song was written – a time marked by political and social unrest.
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Ann and Nancy Wilson's InfluenceThe song is powerful and unique because it was a woman, Nancy Wilson, performing this complex guitar intro, in a time when women in rock were a rarity. The vocals by her sister Ann Wilson are also acclaimed.
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Live PerformancesHeart is known for their lively performances, and "Crazy on You" is a staple in their live concerts. Over time, it has evolved into a full band number, with added solos and extended sections.
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Inclusion in MediaThe song has been featured in a variety of films and television shows, including "The Virgin Suicides," "Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay," and the series "Gilmore Girls."
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Music VideoOne version of the music video involves a man leaving behind civilization to live in the wilderness. Another version, which aired on UK music video stations, features the band performing.
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AlbumThe song is a track on the band's debut album, "Dreamboat Annie," which became a massive success in the United States, Canada, and beyond.
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Renowned Ranking"Crazy on You" was ranked #35 on VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs.
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Band's FavouriteAccording to Nancy Wilson, Heart considers it one of their signature songs, and they still enjoy playing it live, over 40 years after its initial release.
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