American Songwriter

On This Day in 1961, Patsy Cline Released the Signature Single That Put Willie Nelson on the Map

On this day (October 16) in 1961, Patsy Cline released “Crazy.” It eventually peaked at No. 2 on the country chart and No. 9 on the Hot 100, bringing her a major crossover hit. Despite missing the top ...
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Willie Nelson Shares the Original Title of the Patsy Cline's Hit 'Crazy'

During his VH1 Storytellers performance alongside another legendary singer Johnny Cash, Nelson took a moment to share the original title of this song. “The original title was 'Stupid,'" Nelson told ...
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Patsy Cline's 'Crazy': A 1961 Classic That Redefined Country Music's Legacy

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Crazy,” recorded by Patsy Cline, remains a defining example of the Nashville Sound and one of the most recognizable songs of its ...
Whiskey Riff

“It’s My Time” – Inside Patsy Cline’s Haunting Premonitions Of Her Own Impending Death

She knew her time on earth was short. When you think of the legends of country music, Patsy Cline has to be close to the top ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1961, Patsy Cline Released the Album That Introduced Two of Her Biggest Hits—Despite Failing To Receive Initial Airplay

Cline’s life and career almost ended before she recorded Showcase. In June 1961, she and her brother were in a serious car accident. She had brought her mom, sister, and brother to Nashville to show ...
Dallas Observer

Sweet Dreams of Patsy

Diana Ross is legendary. Janis Joplin passed before her time. Connie Francis was a radio queen. But there’s just no other voice like Patsy Cline’s. Only she could record Willie frikking Nelson’s ...