On this day in Music History - August 21, 1961 Patsy Cline starts recording Willie Nelson's "Crazy" at Bradley Film and Recording Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. She would have to stop singing and return to the studio on September 15th when the ribs she bruised in a recent car accident had healed. When she came back, Patsy nailed the song in one take. The record would peak at #2 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart and crossed over to reach #9 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also went to #2 on

On October 16, 1961, country legend Patsy Cline released her iconic recording of Crazy, written by Willie Nelson. Originally passed to Cline through songwriter Hank Cochran, the song became a crossover hit, peaking at No.2 on Billboard’s country chart and No.9 on the pop chart. Known for its heartfelt delivery and timeless appeal, Crazy remains one of the most beloved songs in country music history. In 2003, the Library of Congress added Cline’s recording to the National Recording Registry, hono

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