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 to a major car accident, Cline could not promote the song. Its follow-up, "Crazy", was released in October and became another crossover hit, reaching #2 on the "Billboard" Country and Adult Contemporary chart, and #9 on the Pop chart. Cline's second studio album was then issued in November 1961, entitled "Patsy Cline Showcase" and containing both hits. In its re-release in 1963, the album peaked at #73 on the "Billboard" 200 Albums Chart. Cline's third Decca single, "She's Got You" was released in January 1962, and became her fourth major hit, reaching number one on "Billboard"'s Country Chart, #14 on