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	Pop, R&B
Length	4:42
Label	Virgin
Writer(s)	Peter Lord, V. Jeffrey Smith, Sandra St. Victor
Producer(s)	Peter Lord, V. Jeffrey Smith
Paula Abdul singles chronology
"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 #16 and it remained on the charts for 15 weeks.

Chart (1995)	Peak position
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
Canadian Singles Chart	16
Australia (ARIA Singles Chart)	76

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

Sources

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External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics