Crazy Cool

"Crazy Cool"
Single by Paula Abdul
from the album Head over Heels
Released August 22, 1995 (1995-08-22)
Format Cassette, vinyl, CD
Recorded 1994
Genre
Length 4:42[1]
Label Virgin
Songwriter(s) Peter Lord, V. Jeffrey Smith, Sandra St. Victor
Producer(s) Peter Lord, V. Jeffrey Smith[2]
Paula Abdul singles chronology
"My Love Is for Real"
(1995)		 "Crazy Cool"
(1995)		 "Ain't Never Gonna Give You Up"
(1996)

"My Love Is for Real"
(1995)		 "Crazy Cool"
(1995)		 "Ain't Never Gonna Give You Up"
(1996)

"Crazy Cool" is the second single from the 1995 Paula Abdul album, Head over Heels. The Song was written by Peter Lord; Sandra St. Victor and V. Jeffrey Smith.

Music video

The video for "Crazy Cool" was directed by Matthew Rolston. Originally, MTV said they wouldn't play the video if it wasn't edited into a cleaner version. In the clip, Abdul holds a black cane on and against herself; she also pours a bottle of beer over her breasts while riding a mechanical bull. Rolston and Abdul claimed that it was simply part of the dance and choreography but MTV still said they would not play the clip unless it was edited. In the end, Rolston and Abdul admitted defeat and edited the video.

The "Single Remix Version" was the remix being played as the video version.

Chart performance

The single proved unsuccessful for Abdul. It failed to make the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 (reaching #58), but proved to be a success in clubs, becoming a hit on the dance charts. The single also found significant success in Canada where it peaked at #49 and it remained on the charts for 15 weeks.

Chart (1995) Peak
position
Australian Singles Chart[3] 76
Canadian Singles Chart 49
US Billboard Hot 100 58
US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play 13
US Billboard Top 40 Rhythmic Singles 37
US Billboard Top 40 Mainstream 26
US Billboard Radio Songs 68

Track listings and formats

US 12" Record

  1. Crazy Cool - Bad Boy Bill House Mix (Full version) (Peter Lord; Sandra St. Victor; V. Jeffrey Smith) 6:03
  2. Crazy Cool - Strike's Dub (Peter Lord; Sandra St. Victor; V. Jeffrey Smith) 6:41
  3. Crazy Cool - Deep Dish's Crazy Cool Remix (Peter Lord; Sandra St. Victor; V. Jeffrey Smith) 11:28
  4. The Choice Is Yours - Edit (Arnold Hennings; Debra Killings) 3:56

US 5" CD Maxi

  1. Crazy Cool - Single Remix Version (Peter Lord; Sandra St. Victor; V. Jeffrey Smith) 3:56
  2. Crazy Cool - Jeep Mix (Peter Lord; Sandra St. Victor; V. Jeffrey Smith) 3:56
  3. The Choice Is Yours - Edit (Arnold Hennings; Debra Killings) 3:57
  4. Crazy Cool - Urban Mix (Peter Lord; Sandra St. Victor; V. Jeffrey Smith) 4:05
  5. Crazy Cool - Bad Boy Bill House Mix (Peter Lord; Sandra St. Victor; V. Jeffrey Smith) 3:47
  6. Crazy Cool - Deep Dish's Crazy Cool Edit (Peter Lord; Sandra St. Victor; V. Jeffrey Smith) 10:42

Official remixes

  • Single Remix Version 3:56
  • Urban Mix 4:05
  • Jeep Mix 3:56
  • Strike's Dub 6:04
  • Strike Vocal Mix 6:44
  • Deep Dish's Crazy Cool Remix 11:28
  • Bad Boy Bill House Mix 3:47
  • Bad Boy Bill Dub 4:03
  • Sharam Crazy Journey Mix 12:39
  • Lp Version 4:43
  • Deep Dish's Crazy Cool Edit 10:42

References

  1. ↑ Crazy Cool, Music & Lyrics Paula Abdul Archived 2009-05-20 at the Portuguese Web Archive MySpace Karaoke Online,
  2. ↑ Paula Abdul - Crazy Cool (2x12", Promo) at Discogs Discogs,
  3. ↑ "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart – Week Ending 29 Oct 1995". Imgur.com (original document published by ARIA). Retrieved 2017-07-12. N.B. The HP column displays the highest peak reached.

Sources

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