- Crazy was written by Willie Nelson in 1961 while he was an unknown songwriter in Houston, reportedly writing it in under an hour and originally naming it Stupid.
- The tune was popularized by Patsy Cline, who recorded it in 1961 with producer Owen Bradley; her version appeared on Decca and was later included on the album Showcase.
- Genre wise it sits between country and traditional pop, and the arrangement featured the Jordanaires, Floyd Cramer, and Bob Moore.
- Patsy Cline's Crazy peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and reached number 9 on the Hot 100, becoming her signature song and a country standard.
- The song has received major recognitions and many covers over the years, including a 1996 jukebox-royalty milestone, induction into the National Recording Registry in 2003, and a Rolling Stone ranking among the greatest country songs; Willie Nelson’s own version appears on his 1962 album …And Then I Wrote.
