Crazy World

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"Crazy World" is a single by the Dublin group Aslan released in 1993. Taken from the album Goodbye Charlie Moonhead, the song reached number four on the Irish Singles Chart and stayed in the charts for three months, becoming one of the most played songs on Irish radio in 1993. The song also won "Single of The Year" at 1993's Hot Press Awards.


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2003
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Aslan

Aslan are an Irish rock band from Dublin who formed in 1982. Composed of Christy Dignam, Joe Jewell, Billy McGuinness, Alan Downey and Rodney O'Brien, the band has released six studio albums: Feel No Shame (1988), Goodbye Charlie Moonhead (1994), Here Comes Lucy Jones (1997), Waiting For This Madness To End (2001), For Some Strange Reason (2007) and Nudie Books and Frenchies (2012). more »

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Band History
Aslan is a rock band from Dublin, Ireland, who first formed in 1982. They derived their band name from the lion character in "The Chronicles of Narnia" by C.S. Lewis.
Song Background
"Crazy World" is their most notable single, released from the album "Goodbye Charlie Moonhead" in 1993. It helped the band secure a firm place in the Irish music scene.
Chart Position
This song was a commercial success. It peaked at number four on the Irish Singles Chart, marking one of the band's highest charting singles.
Song Meaning
"Crazy World" carries a deep meaning. The song is said to be about frontman Christy Dignam's struggle with drug addiction and his thoughts on the chaotic world.
Live Performances
This song receives a remarkable response during live performances, with crowds often singing along to the entire song.
Music Video
The music video for "Crazy World" is equally powerful, exploring the song's themes through a mix of narrative and performance shots.
Cultural Impact
"Crazy World" is often considered an anthem for those who feel marginalized or different. It still remains one of Aslan's most popular tracks.
Songwriter's Insight
Christy Dignam reveals that when he wrote "Crazy World", he was homeless on Dublin's streets, and the song was about trying to make sense of the darkness he was experiencing.
Longevity
Despite being released over two decades ago, "Crazy World" has managed to stand the test of time. It's still frequently played on Irish radio and is a staple of Aslan's live shows.

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