I've Always Been Crazy

Waylon Jennings

About I've Always Been Crazy

"I've Always Been Crazy" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Waylon Jennings. It was released in June 1978 as the first single and title track from his 1978 album I've Always Been Crazy. The song became his sixth number one on the country chart as a solo artist. The single stayed at number one for three weeks and spent a total of thirteen weeks on the chart.


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1979
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Waylon Jennings

Waylon Arnold Jennings (pronounced /ˈweɪlən ˈdʒɪnɪnz/; June 15, 1937 – February 13, 2002) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. Jennings began playing guitar at eight and began performing at twelve on KVOW radio. He formed a band, The Texas Longhorns. Jennings worked as a D.J. on KVOW, KDAV, KYTI and KLLL. In 1958, Buddy Holly arranged Jennings' first recording session, of "Jolie Blon" and "When Sin Stops (Love Begins)". Holly hired him to play bass. During the "Winter Dance Party Tour," in Clear Lake, Iowa, Holly chartered a plane to arrive at the next venue. Jennings gave up his seat in the plane to J. P. Richardson, who was suffering from a cold. The flight that carried Holly, Richardson and Ritchie Valens crashed, on the day late… more »

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GENRE
"I've Always Been Crazy" is a country song by American country music artist Waylon Jennings.
RELEASE DATE
It was released in August 1978 as the title track from his album of the same name.
CHART SUCCESS
The song reached the top of the country charts in both the United States and Canada, making it one of Jennings' most successful songs.
ALBUM SUCCESS
The 'I've Always Been Crazy' album also peaked at the top of the charts in the U.S. and was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
LYRICS THEME
The song is autobiographical, revealing Jennings's unease with the pressures of fame and the music industry.
WRITING CREDIT
Waylon Jennings himself wrote the song, which reflects his rebellion against the Nashville sound and the music industry's constraints.
PERFORMANCES
Jennings has performed "I've Always Been Crazy" at many of his live concerts.
IMPACT
The song further established Waylon Jennings as a central figure of the outlaw country movement.
COVER VERSIONS
Several artists have covered "I've Always Been Crazy", including country artist Travis Tritt for the 1996 tribute album, 'The Songs of Waylon Jennings'.
LEGACY
"I've Always Been Crazy" continues to be a memorable song in Jennings's catalogue and is often played on classic country radio stations.

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