Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Queen
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Ooh you make me live Whatever this world can give to me It's you you're all I see Ooh you make me live now honey Ooh you make me live Ooh you're the best friend that I ever had I've been with you such a long time You're my sunshine and I want you to know That my feelings are true I really love you Oh you're my best friend Ooh you make me live Ooh I've been wandering round But I still come back to you In rain or shine You've stood by me girl I'm happy at home You're my best friend Ooh you make me live Whenever this world is cruel to me I got you to help me forgive Ooh you make me live now honey Ooh you make me live You're the first one When things turn out bad You know I'll never be lonely You're my only one And I love the things I really love the things that you do Ooh you're my best friend Ooh you make me live I'm happy at home You're my best friend Oh you're my best friend Ooh you make me live You're my best friend
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Written by: John Deacon
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
15 facts about this song
Writing Inspiration"Crazy Little Thing Called Love" was written by Freddie Mercury while he was taking a bath, using a guitar.
|
Composition StyleThe song was Queen’s homage to rock ‘n’ roll music, specifically inspired by Elvis Presley.
|
Fast CompletionFreddie Mercury reportedly wrote the song in just ten minutes.
|
Mercury on GuitarThe song features Freddie Mercury playing rhythm guitar, one of the few times he played guitar in Queen's recordings.
|
Musical ChartsThe song reached No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart in 1979, but it became the band's first US number-one single in 1980.
|
Live Performances"Crazy Little Thing Called Love" was often Queen’s opening song in their live performances.
|
Album AppearanceThe song is included in Queen’s 1980 album "The Game".
|
Unique for QueenThe song was somewhat of a departure for the band, known for their multi-layered composition, as it was written and performed in a simpler, rockabilly style.
|
Mercury's FavoriteThough Mercury was known not to have favorites among his own songs, he cited "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" as one he was particularly proud of.
|
Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered the song including Dwight Yoakam, who reached No.12 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs in 1999 with his version.
|
Certified Platinum"Crazy Little Thing Called Love" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
|
The Beatles ConnectionIn writing the song, Mercury wanted to create a track that John Lennon would have been proud to write.
|
Music VideoIn the music video of the song, Roger Taylor, the drummer, dons a pair of black sunglasses which he throws to a crowd of fans in the audience.
|
High-Pitched FinaleThe song ends with Mercury hitting some of his highest notes in Queen's catalog. Even though the song itself was not particularly challenging for the singer, the high-pitched finale showed off his vocal range.
|
Connection to Michael JacksonMichael Jackson credited the song as his inspiration for inviting Queen to work with him, leading to hit songs like "There Must Be More to Life Than This".
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Crazy Little Thing Called Love Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 24 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/22194614/Queen/Crazy+Little+Thing+Called+Love>.
Discuss the Crazy Little Thing Called Love Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In