Crazy Heart
Hank Williams
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You thought she'd cared for you and so you acted smart Go on and break, you crazy heart You lived on promises I knew would fall apart Go on and break, you crazy heart You never would admit you were mistaken You didn't even know the chances you were taking I knew you couldn't win, I've told you from the start Go on and break, you crazy heart I knew you'd wake up and find her missin' I tried my best to warn you But you wouldn't listen You told me I was wrong, you thought that you were smart Go on and break, you crazy heart
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Written by: EDWARD MONROE HILL, RONALD STEVEN HARBIN, KIM WILLIAMS
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12 facts about this song
Song Classification"Crazy Heart" by Hank Williams is classified as a country and western song.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1951, thus contributing to the golden era of country music.
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Songwriters"Crazy Heart" was written by Maurice Murray and Fred Rose, not by Hank Williams himself, though he's well-known for his songwriting skills.
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Album InformationThe song is included in the compilation album "The Complete Hank Williams" which was released in 1998.
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Chart Performance"Crazy Heart" reached number 2 on the Billboard Country Singles chart, proving its popularity in its time.
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StyleHank Williams's rendition of "Crazy Heart" is characterized by his typical heartfelt and sincere style, and it showcases his falsetto yodeling.
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Iconic FigureHank Williams remains an iconic figure in American music, and "Crazy Heart" is amongst his many popular songs that have helped to solidify this status.
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Lyric ThemeThe song delivers a raw tale of a man broken by lost love, embodying the classic country theme of heartache and despair common in Hank Williams's music.
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Cover VersionsMany artists, including Pat Boone and Faron Young, have covered "Crazy Heart", indicating its enduring appeal and versatility.
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InfluenceThe song, like many others by Hank Williams, has influenced countless country musicians and its poignant storytelling typical of the genre continues to be admired.
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Posthumous ReleaseThough the song was recorded during Williams's lifetime, it was published a year after his passing, adding to his posthumous releases.
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LegacyHank Williams's songs including "Crazy Heart" have been collected and preserved in the U.S. Library of Congress' National Recording Registry, highlighting their cultural, artistic, and/or historical significance.
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