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"Crazy"
Patsy Cline

Texan singer/songwriter Willie Nelson wrote "Crazy" whilst he was struggling to launch his career.

Produced by Owen Bradley, "Crazy" is Nashville country music at its richest and best.

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Composer	Willy Nelson

Genre	Country

Album	Showcase

Year of Release	1961

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Patsy Cline

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Willie Nelson

16%
Julio Iglesias

3%
LeAnn Rimes

15%

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Willie Nelson wrote three hit songs in as many weeks - and Crazy was just one of them.

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