Crime of Passion

Ricky Van Shelton

About Crime of Passion

"Crime of Passion" is a song written by Walt Aldridge and Mac McAnally, and recorded by American country music singer Ricky Van Shelton. It was released in April 1987 as the second single from his debut album Wild-Eyed Dream. The song spent nineteen weeks on the Hot Country Singles charts, where it peaked at number 7. Its b-side, "Don't We All Have the Right," was released in 1988 as the album's fifth single.


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1987
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She had a rag-top Eldorado, "tuck-in-row pleat".
She picked me up in Colorado...and put me right in the drivers seat.
I said "I got no money...you know I got no job".
She said "I tell you what honey...let's find a place to rob".
 
Now the man at the station's name was Jim...I saw it sewed on his shirt.
I told him "do what I say...you'll live another day...nobody's gotta get 
hurt".
 
It was a crime of passion.                              
She took me  by the heart when she took me  by the hand.
Crime of passion.         
A beautiful woman and a desperate man.
   
Well I thought the thing was over...she was countin' the cash.
When an unmarked Chevy Nova, made the blue lights flash.
She said "officer?  Would you help me please?"
I looked at her...and she was pointin' at me.
 
You see Jim at the station played his part...he talked a little perjury.
He went to great pains...to leave out a name...he was a future ex-husband
...can't you see?
   
It was a crime of passion.                              
She took me  by the heart when she took me  by the hand.
Crime of passion.         
A beautiful woman and a desperate man.
 
Now the cop at the station's name was Joe...saw it on his badge on his shirt.
He said "you'll never get away...just do what we say...nobody's gotta get
hurt."
 
It was a crime of passion.                              
She took me  by the heart when she took me  by the hand.
Crime of passion.         
A beautiful woman and a desperate man.
  
Crime of passion...
 
It was a crime of passion...

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Ricky Van Shelton

Ricky Van Shelton (born January 12, 1952) is a retired American country music artist. Active between 1986 and 2006, he has charted more than twenty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. This figure includes ten Number One hits: "Somebody Lied", "Life Turned Her That Way", 'Don't We All Have the Right", "I'll Leave This World Loving You", "From a Jack to a King" (a cover of the Ned Miller hit), "Living Proof", "I've Cried My Last Tear for You", "Rockin' Years" (a duet with Dolly Parton), "I Am a Simple Man", and "Keep It Between the Lines". Besides these, seven more of his singles have landed in the Top Ten on the same chart. He has also released nine studio albums, of which his first four have all been certified platinum by the Recording Industry… more »

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Written by: Walt Aldridge, M. McAnally

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Release details
"Crime of Passion" is a song recorded by American country music artist Ricky Van Shelton. It was released in November 1987 as the first single from the album Wild-Eyed Dream.
Chart performance
The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in early 1988. Therefore, even though it was never a number-one hit, it is still one of Shelton's most well-known songs.
Songwriting credits
"Crime of Passion" was written by Walt Aldridge and Mac McAnally.
Genre
Shelton was known for his neo-traditional style of country music, and "Crime of Passion" is representative of this. The song contains classic country themes of love and passion.
Music video
The music video for "Crime of Passion" was directed by David Hogan, who directed many of Shelton's other music videos.
Album success
The album that "Crime of Passion" was featured on, 'Wild-Eyed Dream', was certified platinum by the RIAA for shipments of over one million copies.
Cover versions
Although "Crime of Passion" is most associated with Ricky Van Shelton, it has also been covered by other artists in the country music genre.
Shelton's career
"Crime of Passion" helped establish Shelton's successful career in the late 1980s and early '90s. He had more than 20 singles reach the top ten on the Billboard country charts during this time.
Background vocals
Some versions of the song feature background vocals from popular Nashville-based background singer and recording artist, Vicki Hampton.
Reception
"Crime of Passion" was positively received by critics and fans alike, solidifying Ricky Van Shelton as a new star on the country music scene.

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