Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Queen
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This thing called love, I just can't handle it This thing called love, I must get round to it I ain't ready Crazy little thing called love This thing (this thing) Called love (called love) It cries (like a baby) In a cradle all night It swings (woo woo) It jives (woo woo) It shakes all over like a jelly fish I kinda like it Crazy little thing called love There goes my baby She knows how to rock 'n' roll She drives me crazy She gives me hot and cold fever Then she leaves me in a cool cool sweat I gotta be cool, relax, get hip And get on my track's Take a back seat, hitch-hike And take a long ride on my motorbike Until I'm ready Crazy little thing called love I gotta be cool, relax, get hip And get on my track's Take a back seat (ah hum), hitch-hike (ah hum) And take a long ride on my motorbike Until I'm ready (ready Freddie) Crazy little thing called love This thing called love, I just can't handle it This thing called love, I must get round to it I ain't ready Ooh ooh ooh ooh Crazy little thing called love Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
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Written by: Freddie Mercury
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15 facts about this song
Writing Inspiration"Crazy Little Thing Called Love" was written by Freddie Mercury while he was taking a bath, using a guitar.
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Composition StyleThe song was Queen’s homage to rock ‘n’ roll music, specifically inspired by Elvis Presley.
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Fast CompletionFreddie Mercury reportedly wrote the song in just ten minutes.
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Mercury on GuitarThe song features Freddie Mercury playing rhythm guitar, one of the few times he played guitar in Queen's recordings.
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Musical ChartsThe song reached No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart in 1979, but it became the band's first US number-one single in 1980.
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Live Performances"Crazy Little Thing Called Love" was often Queen’s opening song in their live performances.
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Album AppearanceThe song is included in Queen’s 1980 album "The Game".
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Unique for QueenThe song was somewhat of a departure for the band, known for their multi-layered composition, as it was written and performed in a simpler, rockabilly style.
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Mercury's FavoriteThough Mercury was known not to have favorites among his own songs, he cited "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" as one he was particularly proud of.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered the song including Dwight Yoakam, who reached No.12 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs in 1999 with his version.
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Certified Platinum"Crazy Little Thing Called Love" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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The Beatles ConnectionIn writing the song, Mercury wanted to create a track that John Lennon would have been proud to write.
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Music VideoIn the music video of the song, Roger Taylor, the drummer, dons a pair of black sunglasses which he throws to a crowd of fans in the audience.
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High-Pitched FinaleThe song ends with Mercury hitting some of his highest notes in Queen's catalog. Even though the song itself was not particularly challenging for the singer, the high-pitched finale showed off his vocal range.
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Connection to Michael JacksonMichael Jackson credited the song as his inspiration for inviting Queen to work with him, leading to hit songs like "There Must Be More to Life Than This".
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