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1. One of the original songs to be titled "Crazy", it was penned by Willie Nelson and recorded by a myriad of artists. But this version of "Crazy" will forever be predominantly linked to one woman, who made it one of her signature songs. Who first brought Willie Nelson's "Crazy" to enduring prominence?
2. "She Drives Me Crazy" was one of two consecutive Billboard number one hits for this English group, the other song being "Good Thing". Then they quickly faded away never to release another studio album. Who was this band?
3. A song simply titled "Crazy" was the debut single from a self-titled album in 1990 from this artist, who would later take home an armful of Grammys for a song entitled "Kiss From a Rose". Who is this artist of Nigerian and Brazilian descent?
4. "Crazy For You" was a hit from the movie "VisionQuest". It would become the second US Billboard number one for this artist, and establish her ability to sing the ballad as well as the poppy dance song. Not that she needed any more good publicity; garnering the label "Queen of Pop" puts you in high company. Who was this 'crazy' mega artist, then building the early foundations of a huge music career?
5. "Crazy" is the title of this next song, but the subtitle preceding it is "(You Drive Me)". Strangely enough, this song would seem a little prophetic now, as some of her behavior would include alleged drug use, one-day marriages, and shaving her head. Who was the artist to take this title to heart?
6. A 1970's group burst onto the scene with a debut entitled "Crazy on You". Featuring an impressive acoustic guitar solo to open the song, it quickly morphed into a hard driven rock song with wailing female vocals. What band opened a long music career with the song "Crazy on You"?
7. Before Cee-Lo Green's success with the Song of the Year-nominated song "Forget You", he had equal success singing lead on a hit single in 2006 titled "Crazy". Danger Mouse collaborated with Cee-Lo on "Crazy"; what were they collectively known as?
8. "Dearly beloved..." we gathered together in 1984 to see the movie that this number one hit was from. "Let's Go Crazy" was one of two consecutive chart toppers from this artist. Who penned and sang this hit?
9. Having much success in their native Australia, this group released the album "Man of Colours" and would gain some success worldwide. Their first single, "Crazy", would be followed by their biggest American hit, "Electric Blue". Who was this "crazy" Australian band?
10. Taking a change of pace from earlier albums, this iconic group would release "The Game", a very successful album from 1980. The first single from the album, "Crazy Little Thing Called Love", would be one of two songs to reach number one in the United States from the album. What group was this that sang "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"?
11. Another "Crazy" hit the top of the Rhythm and Blues chart in 1990, while reaching number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. and being featured in a Pepsi commercial. Who was this young band of brothers?
12. This Rhythm and Blues artist collaborated with her future husband on this US number one song, "Crazy in Love". It would be her first number one single as a solo artist. Who was this solo artist who would later win five Grammys for "Crazy in Love" and the album the song came from?
13. Co-written by Richard Marx, this "Crazy" would make the number one spot on the US Country chart in 1985, as well as Top Five on the Adult Contemporary chart. It would be his eleventh number one country song. Who was this "crazy" country artist?
14. This next artist recorded a song entitled "Crazy Train" in 1980, written by his guitarist Randy Rhoads. It would never have much chart success, but it has become a classic hard rock anthem, and the signature song of the artist in question. What singer is this?
15. This group came out with their rock album "Get a Grip" in 1993, and one of the singles from it was titled "Crazy". It would however receive some backlash from critics who felt it resembled other singles from the same album, namely "Cryin'" and "Amazing". What group had this version of "Crazy"?
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