For this week’s Song Lyric Sunday, Jim Adams has given us the theme “crazy.” As soon as I saw the prompt, one song popped into my head: “Crazy Love” by Van Morrison.
“Crazy Love” was is a romantic ballad written by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison. The song was included on his 1970 album, Moondance.
Morrison wrote this song shortly after he had married his girlfriend, Janet “Planet” Rigsbee, who appeared with Morrison on the cover of the single release.
It’s about a love that makes the bad times good and the good times better. It’s a soothing love that makes you complete, and the song caught on as a way for lovers to express just these emotions.
“Crazy Love” has been one of Van Morrison’s most covered compositions. Helen Reddy had a hit with the song on the adult contemporary chart in 1971, as did a Aaron Neville in 1996. Cassandra Wilson sang the track on the tribute album No Prima Donna: The Songs of Van Morrison, released in 1994. He also famously performed live duets of the song with Ray Charles and with Bob Dylan. Michael Bublé used the song’s name for the title off his fourth studio album, released in 2009 Bublé’s cover version was released as the fourth single from that album.
Here are the lyrics to “Crazy Love.”
I can hear her heart beat from a thousand miles
And the heavens open every time she smiles
And when I come to her that’s where I belong
Yet I’m running to her like a river’s song
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
She’s got a fine sense of humor when I’m feeling low down
And when I come to her when the sun goes down
Take away my trouble, take away my grief
Take away my heartache in the night like a thief
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
Yes I need her in the daytime
I need her
Yes I need her in the night
I need her
Yes I want to throw my arms around her
I need her
Kiss and hug her, kiss and hug her tight
And when I’m returning from so far away
She gives me some sweet lovin’ brighten up my day
Yes it makes me righteous, yes it makes me whole
Yes it makes me mellow down into my soul
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
This, That, and the Other 
I almost picked this song (but a reggae version of it). So, of course, I must compliment you on your excellent choice 🙂.
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Thank you, kind sir.
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It’s hard to go past (if the prompt is ‘crazy’) Patsy Cline, but I offer a slightly different version …. which I may have attempted to promote previously …. https://youtu.be/vShw-Uj0lZw
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Very nice.
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I have never been a fan of Van Morrison, although Mrs Richmond was once a devotee. I recall, however, a friend attending a concert long ago when, after the support band, a modest little man about 5 seats away from him stood up and walked out onto the stage and said, “hello, my name is Van Morrison” before shaking the place on its foundations. I think he was (is?) a lot better than I give him credit for.
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I think he has a handful (maybe two handfuls) of great songs, including this one. For many, he can be an acquired taste. “Moondance” is a really good album.
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Ahh, this one is close to my heart. I’m a big Van Morrison fan and this song is special. 😊
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Yes it is!
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This is such a pleasant song, it always brightens up my day when I hear it.
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It really is a nice song, isn’t it? Thanks, Jim.
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Love them and this album is on constant rotation here. Fab choice!
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This one crossed my mind, too. Great choice.
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Love this song. I’m not sure which version I’ve heard most but I don’t think it was this one. Good pick!
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Thanks. It is a great song, isn’t it?
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This is the way I like to hear Van sing, soft and sweet. A timeless love song. Great choice, Fandango.
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Thank you, Li!
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Great song, never heard of this song before but it is a well-written ballad. I like Van’s singing but I also love how he incorporates the background vocals as well. Happy New Year! 明けましておめでとうございます。
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Happy New Year to you as well!
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They used this song in the movie “Phenomenon”. That shaving scene is memorable. Nice choice.
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I remember that!
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