Willie Nelson not only wrote "Crazy" but he also wrote "Night Life" and "Ain't It Funny (how time slips away)" all in the same week. That's a career right there for most songwriters.
My grandmother loved Patsy Cline, and this song and "Walkin' After Midnight" were my grandmother's favorites. I feel that Patsy would've had a very long career if she hadn't passed away so suddenly
Her voice is so pure and clean sounding. Most vocal effects didn't exist yet so there is no enhancement in this recording, not even echo. Beautiful. Thank you Beth! ☺✌💛, PJ
I was just in grade school In Clarksville, TN, when she was involved in that plane crash no too far from where I lived. I was heartbroken to the core to hear of her death. Something about her voice always touched me like no other and I'm always grateful to see the facial expressions of people hearing her sing for the first time. Wonderful singer. My favorite.
This is one fantastic vocal performance, but then, all of hers were! The swell she gives on the opening “Sweeeeet” in Sweet Dreams gives me goosebumps every time I hear it!!
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Same, that's always what amazes me the most. Unbelievably slight variations in volume, almost no line goes by without fluctuating dynamics. Every second is intentional. Superb stuff.
My mom was a huge fan of hers and played these old 45's to death as she cleaned around the house. later when the early 80's gave us The Motels, Martha Davis, always reminded me a little of Patsy Cline.
My mom is a huge Patsy fan, and I grew up with her singing this song. It's an all time classic and I have a special connection to it obviously. What a great analysis of it, the extra insight into the little things that just elevate this legendary recording!
Back in the early 80s, I went to hear my girlfriend’s sister sing in her punk band play at a club. When they played this song, I was not only shocked by the switch of genre, but realized the power and control in her voice. This is such a great song in the hands of a good vocalist.
The incomparable (and one of my favorite pianists) Floyd Cramer plays piano on this hit, as well as a number of other Patsy Cline hits. He also plays on some of Elvis' hits. Rumor has it that Elvis refused to tour without having Floyd Cramer with him on piano. (As a side note, Elvis also admired Dean Martin).
Patsy Cline had a gorgeous vocal quality--but, as you rightly note, she was superb at phrasing. She fully inhabited that song. It sounds like she's right there, suffering all the anguish we find in the lyrics. I won't say that this is the greatest vocal performance of all time. I know some others that are also amazing (including, say, her "Sweet Dreams"). But there was never a finer vocal performance.
Mmm, I dunno. It was originally written from a male perspective. When men criticise their own foolish behaviour, they often call it "stupid," whereas when women do the same, men call it "crazy." But you're right in that the word "crazy" sounds better when Patsy sings it.
I get where he was going with that idea for the title, but also it would work for the whole song if you just wanted to do a cut and paste. I'm stupid for trying and stupid for crying And I'm stupid for loving you
Great song Willie Nelson wrote and sang this song. Willie Nelson was really impressed with her cover of his song. My all time favourite patsy cline song. Thank you so much for your reaction videos . Some of my favourite artists you have reacted to Johnny cash hurt Highwaymen highwayman. End of the line travelling wilburys Elvis presley Ac/dc Queen Patsy cline Elton John Guns n roses. The beatles. You do an amazing job Keep up the great work
It was only recently (past few years) that I found out that Willie wrote and sang this song! I didn't believe it, so, thanks to RUclips, I found it and listened to it. I loved Patsy's version for many many years, and now, I love Willie's version as well. In fact, this is my favorite Willie Nelson song. I'm gonna go listen to it right now!
Patsy Cline was from my hometown of Winchester Virginia and my mom went to school with her. Actually my families burial plots are in the same cemetery as hers. I remember exactly where I was the day she died. We were out in the barn milking the cows and my grandmother came out and told us about the plane crash and she died 😢😢😢. That was 1963
@@sumcronic So what? Unlike the comment from @robertrussell5948 that adds some personal interest, your reply has no relevance to the subject. There are about 7000 other people that live in Charles Town also...
@@paulschmit6774Wow! Really? Give that person a break. They were just replying. And it did resonate with the main topic. I mean if someone were talking about a place that I were familiar with and not far from I would respond no different.
My father listened to this stuff in the 70s, on Sunday mornings as he was getting ready to go out for a lunchtime drink. Jim Reeves, George Jones, Ray Price… and Patsy Kline. I appreciated it then and I appreciate it so much more now.
Track Information: Patsy Cline - Crazy (1961) Willie Nelson from: "Showcase" (LP) "Crazy" / "Who Can I Count On?" (Single) Country | Ballad | The Nashville Sound Personnel: Patsy Cline: Lead Vocals Studio Musicians: Nashville's A-Team: Floyd Cramer: Piano Owen Bradley: Organ Walter Haynes: Steel Guitar Randy Hughes: Acoustic Guitar Grady Martin: Electric Guitar Harold Bradley: 6-String Electric Bass Bob Moore: Acoustic Bass Buddy Harman: Drums The Jordanaires: Backing Vocals Produced by Owen Bradley Recorded: @ The Bradley Film and Recording Studio in Nashville, Tennessee USA on August 21, 1961 Released: on October 16, 1961 Decca Records
I never knew it until about 20 years ago, but she was my mom's favorite singer. Happily, we got to go to the local PA Center for a performance of the play "Always, Patsy Cline" about 10 years ago. She loved it- so did I. The woman who played Cline was incredible. If she'd done it on Broadway, she'd have been nominated for a Tony award. Looked and sounded just like her.
Interesting to hear you talk about how casual she sang. This song always struck me as how good music can sound when the singer cares about making every syllable sound special
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Interestingly did you know she didn't like the song walking after midnight. Pasty wanted to sing rich man poor man. She that walking after midnight was to Poppy for her
I think you NEED to hear LeAnn Rimes' version of this song, and of many of Patsy's other songs as well. I just KNOW you'd really like them ... and of course, if you haven't already done so (I don't see that you have), listen to LeAnn Rimes' beautiful, sexy breakout song from when she was JUST 11 YEARS OLD entitled, Blue ... a song that Patsy was to do but never got the chance. Bill Mack, the author of the song, pitched it to Patsy, but she died in 1963 ... BEFORE she ever got a chance to record it. Most people think she (LeAnn) was 13 ... that is the story most heard floating around the Internet but, that's not actually accurate. They DID send her back into the studio to rerecord her vocals on the song, but as she said, in her own words ... "They actually released the wrong version," Rimes told American Songwriter in 2021. "The one you've been hearing forever is me as an 11-year-old" !!! When and IF you decide to have a listen, please react to the music video, ruclips.net/video/GozdIQx1Wow/видео.html . It's an awesome look into the life of a beautiful, immensely talented singer !!!
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Beth! There is a wonderful movie that showcases her career called, 'Sweet Dreams'. You would love this for its biographical narrative of her talent and there is a wonderful scene in particular where she expresses her frustration with Willie's original tempo for the song. You can see her in the scene as she struggles, but then 'finds her voice' and creates her own version of the song. Jessica Lange is the actress who brings Patsy to life in the film. The movie title is taken from another of her amazing hits of the same name. So grateful to you for helping to shine a light on such as icon who had both country and pop crossover hits that charted successfully for an artist taken from us far too soon. Peace!
Thank you so much for doing this classic song. Reminds me of my parents that have been gone for a while now. Please do more from that era. Hope you’re having a wonderful day and your beautiful smile is shining
This was an awesome analysis of Patsy Cline. Thank you for sharing this. I actually got to see her live when I was a little kid at a Carnival. We lived close by and she would perform at local Carnivals from time to time.
"Crazy" was the most played song on jukeboxes for decades. Jimmy Buffett sang: "There's just no one who can touch her. Hell, I'll hang on to every line." True statement that. 🤘😎❤
The algorithm brought me to you today. Just a wonderful analysis of such a classic track. I always think of her when listening to KD Lang. I've not seen any analysis of the incredible Carmen McRae the unbelievable Jazz singer. There is a live performance from her in the 1960s that is so simple just like this performance by Patsy. [Carmen McRae - 'Round Midnight (1962) [Restored] is the YTube video) a live performance of the 1944 standard by Thelonius Monk. The control and storytelling ability of Carmen's voice is truly beautiful. I'd love you to talk through how on earth she manages to achieve it. 🥰
Another great song by Patsy is "Leaving On Your Mind". Her songs often featured great backing vocals by the Jordanaires who backed Elvis as well. Regarding pioneering women in country music, Patsy was influenced by Charline Arthur who influenced Elvis and toured with him as well. She was the first female country artist to wear pants on stage and often challenged stereotypes when performing. She was inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame...a great song by her is "I'm Having a Party All By Myself"
If you look close you can see her wince as she takes a breath. The physical, as well as the emotional pain was real for her, but a more beautiful voice I never heard.
Willie Nelson wrote this, Nightlife, and, Funny How Time Slips Away in the same week.! He tells a story on the VHS Storytellers show he did with Johnny Cash, that he wrote them in the back of a series of cabs, travelling between, where he worked, and where he lived.
Give me the velvet, sonorous female voices any day. I'm just a sucker for it! Her range and talent are very rare and I've always had a soft spot for her work. I'm not a fan of modern country but the old stuff, country AND western I do enjoy.
Growing up with artists simply singing the song in one take was all we knew. The Beatles recorded whole albums in one day with first takes. Because today there is a reliance on auto tune or studio tricks, the craft of singing is really being hurt.
Really enjoyed this great video, u provided much great information. Patsy was one of the greatest singers in music history. SWEET DREAMS is magnificent, my favorite of hers!
Awesome analysis and listen Beth. The world really is a lesser place without Patsy Cline. Absolutely incredible singer and one i grew up with. Im only 38, but this is the type of music my parents and grandma raised me on. I don’t recall if you have already, but you need some Waylon Jennings in your life. Love from Texas.
I relate! I'm only 20 myself, but my dad raised me on all kinds of old music, especially classic country and bluegrass, and a few of my favorites are Patsy, Johnny Cash, and Hank Sr.
Beth , you are one beautiful lady. You have the most expressive eyes. I enjoy the music, but I love your eyes and your enthusiasm. Keep up the good work.
Other females that sang "lower voiced" are Anne Murray (You Needed Me" ) and Gale Garnet ("We'll Sing in the Sunshine") btw- both are Canadian and Grammy winners.
Willie's version is nothing to scoff at. It's certainly a different flavor, but none the worse. I've seen him do it live a number of times. Granted, seeing Willie do anything live is moving.
I didn’t discover Patsy Cline until the 1990s when I was in my 30s. I listened to her many times while working at home. "Crazy" was my favorite of all her songs. I also listened to Willie Nelson's version. He clearly gives it a totally different feel. That was the time that, as an engineer who was not musically inclined, noticed how two different artists could take the same song and make it feel so different but still convey its intended meaning.
Beth, I love your take on artists vocals. We also get a chance to hear your wonderful, sensitive voice , so delicate and skillful. You also, eerily ,seem to love some of my favorite vocalists Tom Jones, Dusty Springfield, Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline, Sinatra ,Steve Perry and Robert Plant. We have apparently, similar tastes .
LeAnne Rimes does the very best rendition of Patsy Cline. LeAnne actually recorded a song called,"Blue". Omg, brought so many memories and omg her voice at 13 was everything. Angelic.
I became musically aware in the 60's growing up on the Beach Boys, the Beatles, Motown, etc. and didn't discover Patsy Cline until the late 1990's when I was blown away by her vocal genius. She stands alone in the history of cross-over music!
I've not watched a lot of your vids but am loving them so far, I do have to ask is do you ever talk about the back up singers, like the guys on this Patsy Cline vid.
She is a classic and will be until music dies. your comment about Willie, I think is based on the Willie we know today but back in his early years (60's) his music was classic western. you might be surprised about what a great voice he had
I've seen a video or show on tv with Willie Nelson singing this song and its so different sounding music and vocals and the way it flows, i didn't recognize it
Bright Angel Beth, this Willie Nelson/Patsy Cling song is the most played song on American Juke Boxes. It's still played today in Dive Bars and Honky Tonks everywhere.
Love the lush sound of that analog reverb. I've always liked Owen Bradley's early 60's production, clean, crisp, simple and clear. BTW, speaking of glissando....another singer of that era, Connie Francis, used this technique extensively.
So I am a bit on the older side. I am old enough to remember Patsy on television, and listening to her on the radio. My mother's favorite artist. Interestingly, one of the first songs I recall remembering all of the words. Eddie Arnold from the same era, and some of Patsy's other songs. Different time.
It's amazing how the the young 'vocal chameleon' Angelina Jordan can emulate 'so closely' the vocal sounds of many A-List artists, including Patsy. She does renditions of this song where you're left speechless at how much like Patsy she can sing this song.
Beth have you ever reacted to Adam Lambert. His cover of Cher,s Believe At the annual Kennedy Honors Rewards is considered one of the greatest interpretations of a Cher classic. It has over 35 million downloads
This is a video where someone tried to sync a live performance video with the single release. Of course it doesn't fit properly. They probably did this because the audio that went with the video wasn't a very good recording (sometimes TV audio recordings weren't the best) while the single release is on very high quality equipment.
Yes. I read lips. You are absolutely correct. It was very common on early TV. Nowadays, of course, you're listening to auto-tuned computers. I'll take Patsy.
I think I had heard that Willie Nelson wrote Crazy, but I had forgotten until you mentioned it. I could easily imagine him singing it, so I paused this video (adhd) to see if he'd recorded it. He did and it's fascinating. I highly recommend checking it out. I just wish they had recorded it as a duet.
A lot of people from certain areas of the south have an accent that adds an h sound before vowels in many words. In the beginning of a word, it's more aggressive. In love, its more sublte. But it turns love in to "luhuv".
Would the technique you're describing in the beginning be a portamento? I hear Opera singers use the technique at the end of certain words as a stylistic flair. Jussi Bjorling, Enrico Caruso and Luciano Pavarotti to name some that I've heard do it.
Also one true fact about that recording is that in her car accident she was cut from ear to ear and she had many many sutures points so she had to hide it under the band on her front and you can still see the reaction on her eyes lids! My faverite singer! ( I hope I make sens cause I am french speaking from Quebec)
Willie Nelson not only wrote "Crazy" but he also wrote "Night Life" and "Ain't It Funny (how time slips away)" all in the same week. That's a career right there for most songwriters.
Patsy had that lonesome heartache in her voice that hits all the feels.
Im.not a voice coach or musician. Patsy has a beautiful voice. Love this song.
In earlier times, these were called torch songs. Patsy melded them seamlessly into country/western and didn't miss a beat.
The accident was very serious- the band on her head is to hide a huge scar.
Patsy's voice sends a chill through me! Absolutely wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great song for a great singer. Perfect. Simple, clean, clear, while telling a story everyone can relate to.
Patsys manager told her once “ you want to be Kitty Wells dontcha?”, Patsy replied, “Hell no, I wanna be Hank Williams”
My grandmother loved Patsy Cline, and this song and "Walkin' After Midnight" were my grandmother's favorites. I feel that Patsy would've had a very long career if she hadn't passed away so suddenly
Same, my grandma was a huge Patsy Cline fan, and loved the same exact song. Patsy had such a distinct, soulful style.
The plane crash contributed to her sudden passing.
MY favorite has ALWAYS been "I fall to pieces".
Wow...
What a song.
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It was a tragedy.
RIP Patsy. You left us much too soon.
Her voice is so pure and clean sounding. Most vocal effects didn't exist yet so there is no enhancement in this recording, not even echo. Beautiful. Thank you Beth! ☺✌💛, PJ
I was just in grade school In Clarksville, TN, when she was involved in that plane crash no too far from where I lived. I was heartbroken to the core to hear of her death. Something about her voice always touched me like no other and I'm always grateful to see the facial expressions of people hearing her sing for the first time. Wonderful singer. My favorite.
This is one fantastic vocal performance, but then, all of hers were! The swell she gives on the opening “Sweeeeet” in Sweet Dreams gives me goosebumps every time I hear it!!
I read that she sang the song in one take..........now that’s crazy.......
Patsy Cline could have sung anything from jazz to opera. What a range! What a voice!!!
Beth you and your reactions are adorable. Thanks for your work and expertise! ❤
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I'm always blown away by her dynamics - the swells and fades on words as she draws them out are spectacular!
Same, that's always what amazes me the most. Unbelievably slight variations in volume, almost no line goes by without fluctuating dynamics. Every second is intentional. Superb stuff.
She was absolutely in a class by herself, no one EVER even comes close.
My mom was a huge fan of hers and played these old 45's to death as she cleaned around the house. later when the early 80's gave us The Motels, Martha Davis, always reminded me a little of Patsy Cline.
@psmith7781 Oh, how I love Martha! I am a huge fan of her voice. I world love to see Beth react to one of her songs.
One of the Greatest so Loved by everybody in Country music they said Patsy had such a wonderful personality. RIP Patsy. Thank You Beth. 🎼👌👍
Thanks to Patsy (and Willie) for leaving us this gem.
That’s right! The Red Headed Stranger himself, Willie Nelson, wrote many songs for other artists.
My mom is a huge Patsy fan, and I grew up with her singing this song. It's an all time classic and I have a special connection to it obviously. What a great analysis of it, the extra insight into the little things that just elevate this legendary recording!
Back in the early 80s, I went to hear my girlfriend’s sister sing in her punk band play at a club. When they played this song, I was not only shocked by the switch of genre, but realized the power and control in her voice. This is such a great song in the hands of a good vocalist.
Beth, I love your channel. I am so impressed with how you use your voice to demonstrate what we just heard on the recordings. Really good.
The incomparable (and one of my favorite pianists) Floyd Cramer plays piano on this hit, as well as a number of other Patsy Cline hits. He also plays on some of Elvis' hits. Rumor has it that Elvis refused to tour without having Floyd Cramer with him on piano. (As a side note, Elvis also admired Dean Martin).
There are many extremely talented female vocalists in the world today. Miss Patsy remains peerless.
One of the Greatest combinations of songwriter and singer of all time. She was absolutely mesmerizing.
Patsy Cline had a gorgeous vocal quality--but, as you rightly note, she was superb at phrasing. She fully inhabited that song. It sounds like she's right there, suffering all the anguish we find in the lyrics.
I won't say that this is the greatest vocal performance of all time. I know some others that are also amazing (including, say, her "Sweet Dreams"). But there was never a finer vocal performance.
Sublime is right, Beth. A soul for the ages. Indeed.
In a country music documentary, Willie Nelson initially wanted to name the song Stupid. Thank God he changed his mind.
Mmm, I dunno. It was originally written from a male perspective. When men criticise their own foolish behaviour, they often call it "stupid," whereas when women do the same, men call it "crazy." But you're right in that the word "crazy" sounds better when Patsy sings it.
He's a pot head..
I get where he was going with that idea for the title, but also it would work for the whole song if you just wanted to do a cut and paste.
I'm stupid for trying and stupid for crying
And I'm stupid for loving you
Great song
Willie Nelson wrote and sang this song.
Willie Nelson was really impressed with her cover of his song.
My all time favourite patsy cline song.
Thank you so much for your reaction videos .
Some of my favourite artists you have reacted to
Johnny cash hurt
Highwaymen highwayman.
End of the line travelling wilburys
Elvis presley
Ac/dc
Queen
Patsy cline
Elton John
Guns n roses.
The beatles.
You do an amazing job
Keep up the great work
It was only recently (past few years) that I found out that Willie wrote and sang this song! I didn't believe it, so, thanks to RUclips, I found it and listened to it. I loved Patsy's version for many many years, and now, I love Willie's version as well. In fact, this is my favorite Willie Nelson song. I'm gonna go listen to it right now!
@@jennd8935 Willie also wrote AIn't it Funny and Walking After Midnight (I believe) all in the same week
@@randyfergus8781 Willie allso wrote the Farron Young hit "Hello Walls" around the same time.....
Patsy Cline was from my hometown of Winchester Virginia and my mom went to school with her. Actually my families burial plots are in the same cemetery as hers. I remember exactly where I was the day she died. We were out in the barn milking the cows and my grandmother came out and told us about the plane crash and she died 😢😢😢. That was 1963
Not far from there I'm in Charles Town wv
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@@sumcronic So what? Unlike the comment from @robertrussell5948 that adds some personal interest, your reply has no relevance to the subject. There are about 7000 other people that live in Charles Town also...
@@paulschmit6774Wow! Really? Give that person a break. They were just replying. And it did resonate with the main topic. I mean if someone were talking about a place that I were familiar with and not far from I would respond no different.
@@paulschmit6774You are RUDE! There's nothing wrong with the comment you are referring to🤷🏼♀️
My father listened to this stuff in the 70s, on Sunday mornings as he was getting ready to go out for a lunchtime drink. Jim Reeves, George Jones, Ray Price… and Patsy Kline. I appreciated it then and I appreciate it so much more now.
Track Information:
Patsy Cline - Crazy (1961)
Willie Nelson
from:
"Showcase" (LP)
"Crazy" / "Who Can I Count On?" (Single)
Country | Ballad | The Nashville Sound
Personnel:
Patsy Cline: Lead Vocals
Studio Musicians:
Nashville's A-Team:
Floyd Cramer: Piano
Owen Bradley: Organ
Walter Haynes: Steel Guitar
Randy Hughes: Acoustic Guitar
Grady Martin: Electric Guitar
Harold Bradley: 6-String Electric Bass
Bob Moore: Acoustic Bass
Buddy Harman: Drums
The Jordanaires: Backing Vocals
Produced by Owen Bradley
Recorded:
@ The Bradley Film and Recording Studio
in Nashville, Tennessee USA
on August 21, 1961
Released:
on October 16, 1961
Decca Records
I never knew it until about 20 years ago, but she was my mom's favorite singer. Happily, we got to go to the local PA Center for a performance of the play "Always, Patsy Cline" about 10 years ago. She loved it- so did I. The woman who played Cline was incredible. If she'd done it on Broadway, she'd have been nominated for a Tony award. Looked and sounded just like her.
Interesting to hear you talk about how casual she sang.
This song always struck me as how good music can sound when the singer cares about making every syllable sound special
Written Willie Nelson, immortalized by Patsy.
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Interestingly did you know she didn't like the song walking after midnight. Pasty wanted to sing rich man poor man. She that walking after midnight was to Poppy for her
I think you NEED to hear LeAnn Rimes' version of this song, and of many of Patsy's other songs as well. I just KNOW you'd really like them ... and of course, if you haven't already done so (I don't see that you have), listen to LeAnn Rimes' beautiful, sexy breakout song from when she was JUST 11 YEARS OLD entitled, Blue ... a song that Patsy was to do but never got the chance. Bill Mack, the author of the song, pitched it to Patsy, but she died in 1963 ... BEFORE she ever got a chance to record it.
Most people think she (LeAnn) was 13 ... that is the story most heard floating around the Internet but, that's not actually accurate. They DID send her back into the studio to rerecord her vocals on the song, but as she said, in her own words ...
"They actually released the wrong version," Rimes told American Songwriter in 2021. "The one you've been hearing forever is me as an 11-year-old" !!!
When and IF you decide to have a listen, please react to the music video, ruclips.net/video/GozdIQx1Wow/видео.html . It's an awesome look into the life of a beautiful, immensely talented singer !!!
Now that's real music 😊
Thank you Beth!! I Love you this song. ✨️🌻🍀
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Beth! There is a wonderful movie that showcases her career called, 'Sweet Dreams'. You would love this for its biographical narrative of her talent and there is a wonderful scene in particular where she expresses her frustration with Willie's original tempo for the song. You can see her in the scene as she struggles, but then 'finds her voice' and creates her own version of the song. Jessica Lange is the actress who brings Patsy to life in the film. The movie title is taken from another of her amazing hits of the same name. So grateful to you for helping to shine a light on such as icon who had both country and pop crossover hits that charted successfully for an artist taken from us far too soon. Peace!
Thank you so much for doing this classic song. Reminds me of my parents that have been gone for a while now. Please do more from that era. Hope you’re having a wonderful day and your beautiful smile is shining
This was an awesome analysis of Patsy Cline. Thank you for sharing this. I actually got to see her live when I was a little kid at a Carnival. We lived close by and she would perform at local Carnivals from time to time.
I had a very old friend who was always a big Patsy Cline fan. I’m sure they knew and loved this song.
"Crazy" was the most played song on jukeboxes for decades. Jimmy Buffett sang: "There's just no one who can touch her. Hell, I'll hang on to every line." True statement that. 🤘😎❤
You're on point. It was one take. She was a true star!
That video you feature (she's singing with the headband, after the accident) is a live performance and so worth checking out!
The algorithm brought me to you today. Just a wonderful analysis of such a classic track. I always think of her when listening to KD Lang. I've not seen any analysis of the incredible Carmen McRae the unbelievable Jazz singer. There is a live performance from her in the 1960s that is so simple just like this performance by Patsy. [Carmen McRae - 'Round Midnight (1962) [Restored] is the YTube video) a live performance of the 1944 standard by Thelonius Monk. The control and storytelling ability of Carmen's voice is truly beautiful. I'd love you to talk through how on earth she manages to achieve it. 🥰
Another great song by Patsy is "Leaving On Your Mind". Her songs often featured great backing vocals by the Jordanaires who backed Elvis as well. Regarding pioneering women in country music, Patsy was influenced by Charline Arthur who influenced Elvis and toured with him as well. She was the first female country artist to wear pants on stage and often challenged stereotypes when performing. She was inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame...a great song by her is "I'm Having a Party All By Myself"
This is actually the recorded version overlaying a live performance, both are great.
Yes typical youtube procedure [not the reactors fault]. There is another version out there with th original live TV soundtrack.
I love the way she would sing 'n' sounds.
Excellent selection! One of my all time favorites, and "sublime" is the perfect adjective!
Yes, I always use that same word - sublime - to describe Patsy’s version of Crazy. Sublime perfection.
One of my favorite, not just female, but any vocalist, of all time. You know who's singing when she sings the first note. Darn, what a voice.
If you look close you can see her wince as she takes a breath. The physical, as well as the emotional pain was real for her, but a more beautiful voice I never heard.
it's the precision that gets me. Not many country singers could have pulled this off, not then, not now. Certainly not now.
Willie Nelson wrote this, Nightlife, and, Funny How Time Slips Away in the same week.!
He tells a story on the VHS Storytellers show he did with Johnny Cash, that he wrote them in the back of a series of cabs, travelling between, where he worked, and where he lived.
Thanks , I love the. diversity of music on your channel.
Check out "Sweet Dreams". She recorded it just prior to her death and it was released afterwards.
Give me the velvet, sonorous female voices any day. I'm just a sucker for it! Her range and talent are very rare and I've always had a soft spot for her work. I'm not a fan of modern country but the old stuff, country AND western I do enjoy.
Growing up with artists simply singing the song in one take was all we knew. The Beatles recorded whole albums in one day with first takes. Because today there is a reliance on auto tune or studio tricks, the craft of singing is really being hurt.
Crazy---Patsy Cline I remember this beautiful song from my youth. Thank You
I was a teenager when this song was popular on the radio and every time it played my mother would turn it up and sing along!
"sublimely beautiful" So well said!!!
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Really enjoyed this great video, u provided much great information. Patsy was one of the greatest singers in music history. SWEET DREAMS is magnificent, my favorite of hers!
Beth, I originally came to your channel because of your magnificent hair. But now a huge fan (of all of you!)
Awesome analysis and listen Beth. The world really is a lesser place without Patsy Cline. Absolutely incredible singer and one i grew up with. Im only 38, but this is the type of music my parents and grandma raised me on. I don’t recall if you have already, but you need some Waylon Jennings in your life. Love from Texas.
I relate! I'm only 20 myself, but my dad raised me on all kinds of old music, especially classic country and bluegrass, and a few of my favorites are Patsy, Johnny Cash, and Hank Sr.
Beth , you are one beautiful lady. You have the most expressive eyes. I enjoy the music, but I love your eyes and your enthusiasm. Keep up the good work.
She makes me cry tears of joy.
Other females that sang "lower voiced" are Anne Murray (You Needed Me" ) and Gale Garnet ("We'll Sing in the Sunshine") btw- both are Canadian and Grammy winners.
hey, now - it's Gale Zoë Garnett, eh? A great song of my youth. Cheers, homie 😃
Diana Krall - also Canadien
I'm a heavy metal dude but back in the 70s when I heard Patsy with Crazy, I've been a fan ever since!
Willie's version is nothing to scoff at. It's certainly a different flavor, but none the worse. I've seen him do it live a number of times. Granted, seeing Willie do anything live is moving.
Everything Willie Nelson sings, he completely makes it his own. Once of the most distinctive voices ever.
@willieboy3011 She didn't even write the songs. Willie did, so the jokes on you.
@willieboy3011 Whatever, MORON.
@@Doug_Mso what ? You clueless Clown😂
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I didn’t discover Patsy Cline until the 1990s when I was in my 30s. I listened to her many times while working at home.
"Crazy" was my favorite of all her songs.
I also listened to Willie Nelson's version. He clearly gives it a totally different feel. That was the time that, as an engineer who was not musically inclined, noticed how two different artists could take the same song and make it feel so different but still convey its intended meaning.
Beth, I love your take on artists vocals. We also get a chance to hear your wonderful, sensitive voice , so delicate and skillful. You also, eerily ,seem to love some of my favorite vocalists Tom Jones, Dusty Springfield, Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline, Sinatra ,Steve Perry and Robert Plant. We have apparently, similar tastes .
LeAnne Rimes does the very best rendition of Patsy Cline. LeAnne actually recorded a song called,"Blue". Omg, brought so many memories and omg her voice at 13 was everything. Angelic.
I became musically aware in the 60's growing up on the Beach Boys, the Beatles, Motown, etc. and didn't discover Patsy Cline until the late 1990's when I was blown away by her vocal genius. She stands alone in the history of cross-over music!
This was one of my mums favourite songs. Always brings back memories of her
Thanks for this. I have liked this version since I was a chilkd. You have done a great job as usual. I also love you cranes,
I've not watched a lot of your vids but am loving them so far, I do have to ask is do you ever talk about the back up singers, like the guys on this Patsy Cline vid.
Patsy’s gorgeous voice that so majestic and soulful and one of a kind. Written by Willie Nelson. ❤❤
She is a classic and will be until music dies. your comment about Willie, I think is based on the Willie we know today but back in his early years (60's) his music was classic western. you might be surprised about what a great voice he had
I enjoyed your technical and artistic remarks very much; excellent review.
Is that Floyd Cramer on piano?
Loved patsy. Same league as dolly. Simple times to the observer. Just found your channel and you have great taste in music.
I've seen a video or show on tv with Willie Nelson singing this song and its so different sounding music and vocals and the way it flows, i didn't recognize it
Patsy Cline was the one of the greatest female country singers of all time and crazy was one of the best songs she ever sign
Goosebumps every time!
Bright Angel Beth, this Willie Nelson/Patsy Cling song is the most played song on American Juke Boxes. It's still played today in
Dive Bars and Honky Tonks everywhere.
Love the lush sound of that analog reverb. I've always liked Owen Bradley's early 60's production, clean, crisp, simple and clear. BTW, speaking of glissando....another singer of that era, Connie Francis, used this technique extensively.
So I am a bit on the older side. I am old enough to remember Patsy on television, and listening to her on the radio. My mother's favorite artist. Interestingly, one of the first songs I recall remembering all of the words. Eddie Arnold from the same era, and some of Patsy's other songs. Different time.
Willie Nelson was incredibly prolific, he has written 337 songs to date. Many of them, like Crazy are songs made famous by other artists.
Willie wrote Crazy, Nightlife & Time Slips Away in the same week!
I love your reactions and comments ❤ to Patsy Cline "Crazy"❤
It's amazing how the the young 'vocal chameleon' Angelina Jordan can emulate
'so closely' the vocal sounds of many A-List artists, including Patsy. She does
renditions of this song where you're left speechless at how much like Patsy she
can sing this song.
Beth have you ever reacted to Adam Lambert. His cover of Cher,s Believe At the annual Kennedy Honors Rewards is considered one of the greatest interpretations of a Cher classic. It has over 35 million downloads
This is a video where someone tried to sync a live performance video with the single release. Of course it doesn't fit properly. They probably did this because the audio that went with the video wasn't a very good recording (sometimes TV audio recordings weren't the best) while the single release is on very high quality equipment.
Yes. I read lips. You are absolutely correct. It was very common on early TV. Nowadays, of course, you're listening to auto-tuned computers. I'll take Patsy.
Funny How Times Slips Away by Elvis was also written by Willie. Can't believe he one or the a few remaining legends. The stories he could tell.
Have you heard the Lyle Lovett and Al Green version of Funny How Time Slips Away? Awesome rendition as a duet.
I think I had heard that Willie Nelson wrote Crazy, but I had forgotten until you mentioned it. I could easily imagine him singing it, so I paused this video (adhd) to see if he'd recorded it. He did and it's fascinating. I highly recommend checking it out. I just wish they had recorded it as a duet.
Heard this many times in my youth very relaxing and assuring song😊 next please!
Peggy march
I will follow him❤
how patsy cline sings drummers call it getting the beat, in the groove and the flow.🎶🎹
My father was a big fan of her. As for me, her voice is now directly linked to Jean-Marc Vallée's movie "CRAZY", which is, as Patsy is, fantastic.
I've been listening to this since I was in the womb. And that is no exaggeration!
This song break my heart ❤
A lot of people from certain areas of the south have an accent that adds an h sound before vowels in many words. In the beginning of a word, it's more aggressive. In love, its more sublte. But it turns love in to "luhuv".
Would the technique you're describing in the beginning be a portamento? I hear Opera singers use the technique at the end of certain words as a stylistic flair. Jussi Bjorling, Enrico Caruso and Luciano Pavarotti to name some that I've heard do it.
Also one true fact about that recording is that in her car accident she was cut from ear to ear and she had many many sutures points so she had to hide it under the band on her front and you can still see the reaction on her eyes lids! My faverite singer! ( I hope I make sens cause I am french speaking from Quebec)