16 Aug 1961 Patsy Cline recorded 'Crazy'. The ballad composed by Willie Nelson became one of her signature tunes and gave Cline a No.2 country hit in 1962. Nelson originally wrote the song for country singer Billy Walker, but Walker turned it down. The song's eventual success helped launch Nelson as a performer as well as a songwriter. | Rockabilly Italia

Patsy Cline - Crazy "Crazy" is one of the most famous songs by Patsy Cline, a country music legend from the 1960s. Released in 1961, the song quickly became a symbol of the country genre and remains one of the greatest romantic ballads of all time. Written by Willie Nelson, "Crazy" tells the story of a woman experiencing the heartache of loving someone from afar, watching the person she loves walk away with someone else. The song stands out for Patsy Cline's sweet, emotional voice, which makes t