Crazy Cool

"Crazy Cool" is a song recorded by American singer Paula Abdul for her third studio album Head over Heels (1995). It was written by was written by Peter Lord, V. Jeffrey Smith and Sandra St. Victor, while produced by the former two, and was released as the album's second single on August 22, 1995, by Virgin Records.

"Crazy Cool"
Single by Paula Abdul
from the album Head over Heels
ReleasedAugust 22, 1995 (1995-08-22)
Recorded1995
GenreTrip hop
Length4:42[1]
LabelVirgin
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Paula Abdul singles chronology
"My Love Is for Real"
(1995)		 "Crazy Cool"
(1995)		 "Ain't Never Gonna Give You Up"
(1996)

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.[3]

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.

Charts
Chart (1995) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[4] 76
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[5] 49
Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[6] 34
Germany (Official German Charts)[7] 89
US Billboard Hot 100[8] 58
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[9] 13
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[10] 26
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[11] 37

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. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2004-06-18. Retrieved 2004-06-18.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart – Week Ending 29 Oct 1995". ARIA. Retrieved May 15, 2019 – via Imgur.com. N.B. The HP column displays the highest peak reached.
  5. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 1782." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
  6. "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 1779." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
  7. "Offiziellecharts.de – Paula Abdul – Crazy Cool". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  8. "Paula Abdul Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  9. "Paula Abdul Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  10. "Paula Abdul Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  11. "Paula Abdul Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
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