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You Can Get Crazy

The Bellamy Brothers · 1980

33 min · 10 tracks · country

A lively blend of playful storytelling and infectious melodies that captures the spirit of late '70s country music.

Why this album works

The album includes the hit single 'Dancin' Cowboys,' which peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, solidifying the duo's popularity in country music. Its playful themes and upbeat melodies contributed to the evolving sound of early '80s country, influencing subsequent artists in the genre.
Career context
Released in 1980, 'You Can Get Crazy' was The Bellamy Brothers' fifth studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Let Your Love Flow' in 1976. By this time, they had established themselves as prominent figures in the country genre, known for their catchy hooks and harmonious vocals.
Stylistic neighbors
Jerry Reed· Jerry Lee Lewis· Willie Nelson

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Dancin' Cowboys Standout 3:18
  • 2 Sugar Daddy Standout 3:37
  • 3 Foolin' Around 2:37
  • 4 Comin' Back for More 3:49
  • 5 I Could Be Makin' Love to You 3:30
  • 6 Dead Aim 2:44
  • 7 You Can Get Crazy With Me 4:14
  • 8 Fast Train Out of Texas Standout 3:45
  • 9 Naked Lady 3:07
  • 10 Let Me Waltz Into Your Heart 2:55

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata