Crazy
The Manhattans
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Love is just like a baseball game Three strikes you're out Up to bat I thought I hit a love run But to my surprise I found I didn't hit none Threw her love so fast She put me in a daze Never knew that love Could come so many ways Strike one She took me by surprise Strike two Right in front of my eyes Strike three Oh, I was out without a doubt Oh, I was out Love is just like a baseball game Three strikes you're out Whether you win or lose Love is just like a baseball game Three strikes you're out Everybody's got to pay some due Oh, I'm up to bat I'm gonna try love one more time I really love this girl And I'm gonna make her mine I ain't never won When I played a baseball game Now it seems that love And baseball are just the same Strike one Oh, she did it again Strike two Looks like I'm never gonna win Strike three Oh, I was out without a doubt I was out Love is just like a baseball game Three strikes you're out Whether you win or lose Love is just like a baseball game Three strikes you're out Everybody's got to pay some due You got to pay some due Love is just like a baseball game Three strikes you're out Three strikes you're out whether you win or lose Love is just like a baseball game Three strikes you're out Everybody's got to pay some due Got to say it again Love is just like a baseball game Three strikes you're out Three strikes you're out whether you win or lose
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Written by: KENNY GAMBLE, LEON HUFF
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Artist Information"Crazy" is a song by The Manhattans, an American popular R&B vocal group. The band, based in Jersey City, New Jersey, had hit songs primarily during the 1970s and early 1980s.
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Release DateThe song "Crazy" was originally released as part of The Manhattans' self-titled studio album, which came out on August 16, 1983.
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Chart PerformanceEven though The Manhattans were best known for their 1976 hit "Kiss and Say Goodbye," their track "Crazy" also gained recognition. However, it did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100 or R&B charts.
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Song ProductionThe track "Crazy" was issued by Columbia Records, a reputable American record label owned by Sony Music Entertainment.
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Group LineupDuring the recording of the song "Crazy," The Manhattans consisted of Gerald Alston, Winfred "Blue" Lovett, Kenneth Kelly, and Edward "Sonny" Bivins.
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Musical StyleThe song "Crazy" maintains The Manhattans' hallmark style of expressing soulful and sentimental emotions. The group was known for their polished, heartfelt soul recordings.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song "Crazy" falls into the category of love ballads, a common theme in The Manhattans' discography.
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Song LengthThe song "Crazy" has a run time of 4 minutes and 30 seconds, which is relatively standard for songs released during this era.
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Song Availability"Crazy" continues to be available on streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
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LegacyAlthough not as commercially successful as some of their other hits, "Crazy" remains a favorite among fans of The Manhattans and is considered a classic in their rich music catalog.
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Cover VersionsThe song "Crazy" by The Manhattans has been covered by other artists, showcasing its influence in the R&B and Soul music genre.
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