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Willie Nelson says the original title of Patsy Cline's hit 'Crazy' was 'Stupid'

This would have been a very different song.

Patsy Cline's 'Crazy': A 1961 Classic That Redefined Country Music's Legacy

A 1961 crossover hit by Patsy Cline, written by Willie Nelson, remains one of the most celebrated country songs ever recorded ...
American Songwriter

63 Years Ago, Patsy Cline Took the Opry Stage on Crutches—and Sang “Crazy” Into Legend

This week in 1961, Patsy Cline hobbled on stage at the Grand Ole Opry so she could assure country music fans she was going to be alright and she’d be back singing again soon. On June 14, 1961, Cline ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1961, Patsy Cline Stepped Into Bradley Studios (On Crutches) and Changed Willie Nelson’s Life

On this day (August 21) in 1961, Patsy Cline started the recording sessions for “Crazy” at Bradley Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. Written by Willie Nelson, “Crazy” became a hit for Cline and her ...