Crazy (Willie Nelson song) Crazy (Willie Nelson song) "Crazy" is a ballad composed by Willie Nelson. It has been recorded by several artists, most notably by Patsy Cline, whose version was a No. 2 country hit in 1962. Partly due to the genre-blending nature of the song, it has been covered by dozens of artists in several genres over the years; nevertheless, the song remains inextricably linked with Cline. Nelson's own version appears on his 1962 debut album "...And Then I Wrote". With some help from a friend named Oliver English, Nelson wrote the song in early 1961; at the time he was a
Patsy Cline discography Yourself at Home)," "Dear God," and "Crazy Dreams." In late 1960, Cline signed with Four Star's distributor, Decca. Working with producer Owen Bradley, Cline's musical style changed from Honky Tonk to the Pop-influenced Nashville Sound. Her first Decca release was 1961's "I Fall to Pieces," which was recorded during her first session for the label. The single became her first number one single on the "Billboard" Country Chart, while also reaching #12 on the Pop chart, and #6 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks list. Her second self-titled extended play was issued in August and contained the hit; however, due