Crazy

Aerosmith

About Crazy

"Crazy" is a power ballad performed by American hard rock band Aerosmith and written by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, and Desmond Child. It was the final single from their massively successful 1993 album Get a Grip, released in May 1994. "Crazy" peaked at number 17 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number three in Canada and number one in Iceland for two weeks. In Finland and the United Kingdom, it was released as a double-A side with "Blind Man", reaching number eight in the former country and number 23 in the latter.  


Year:
1993
5:16
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Come here, baby
You know you drive me up the wall
The way you make good on all the nasty tricks you pull
Seems like we're makin' up more than we're makin' love
And it always seems you got somethin' on your mind other than me
Girl, you got to change your crazy ways
You hear me?

Say you're leavin' on a seven thirty train
And that you're headin' out to Hollywood
Girl, you been givin' me that line so many times
It kinda gets like feelin' bad looks good, yeah

That kinda lovin' turns a man to a slave
That kinda lovin' sends a man right to his grave
I go crazy, crazy baby, I go crazy
You turn it on, then you're gone
Yeah, you drive me crazy, crazy, crazy for you baby
What can I do, honey?  I feel like the color blue

You're packin' up your stuff
And talkin' like it's tough
And tryin' to tell me that it's time to go, yeah!
But, I know you ain't wearin' nothin' underneath that over coat
And it's all a show, yeah!

That kinda lovin' makes me wanna pull down the shade, yeah!
That kinda lovin', yeah, now I'm never, never, never gonna be the same
I go crazy, crazy baby, I go crazy
You turn it on, then you're gone
Yeah, you drive me crazy, crazy, crazy for you baby
What can I do, honey?  I feel like the color blue
I'm losin' my mind, girl, cause I'm goin' cra

I need your love, honey, yeah!
I need your love
Crazy, crazy, crazy for you baby
I'm losin' my mind, girl, cause I'm goin' crazy
Crazy, crazy, crazy for you baby
You turn it on then, you're gone
Yeah, you drive me

Ooh, ooh, ooh,  Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ow, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, now baby, baby, baby, baby

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Aerosmith

Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band." Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop,heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many subsequent rock artists. The band was formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1970. Guitarist Joe Perry and bassist Tom Hamilton, originally in a band together called the Jam Band, met up with singer Steven Tyler, drummer Joey Kramer, and guitarist Ray Tabano, and formed Aerosmith. In 1971, Tabano was replaced by Brad Whitford, and the band began developing a following in Boston. more »

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Written by: Desmond Child, Perry Anthony Joseph, Steven Tyler

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10 facts about this song

Band Background
Aerosmith is an American rock band formed in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1970. Steven Tyler is the lead vocalist of this band.
Song's Release
The song "Crazy" was released in 1994 and it is on their 11th studio album, "Get a Grip."
Achievements
This song topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and peaked at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Songwriters
"Crazy" was written by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, and Desmond Child. Desmond Child is a well-known songwriter who has worked with many famous musicians.
Music Video
The music video for "Crazy" starred Steven Tyler's daughter, actress Liv Tyler, and Alicia Silverstone.
Recognition
The music video for "Crazy" won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Rock Video in 1994.
Chart Performance
Apart from its success in the United States, "Crazy" also reached the top-40 in six countries worldwide.
Unique Act
In the music video, both Liv Tyler and Alicia Silverstone were shown engaging in rebellion and mischief. This part was largely improvised and was not initially scripted.
Impact
The song has been commercially successful and had a major cultural impact, making numerous appearances in various media formats.
Continuing Success
Despite the decades since its release, "Crazy" remains one of Aerosmith's most popular and enduring songs.

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