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"Crazy Cool"
Single by Paula Abdul
from the album Head over Heels
Released	August 22, 1995 (1995-08-22)
Recorded	1995
Length	4:42
Label	Virgin
Songwriter(s)	Peter Lord V. Jeffrey Smith Sandra St. Victor
Producer(s)	Peter Lord V. Jeffrey Smith
Paula Abdul singles chronology
"My Love Is for Real" (1995) "Crazy Cool" (1995) "Ain't Never Gonna Give You Up" (1996)

"Crazy Cool" is a song recorded by American singer Paula Abdul for her third studio album, Head over Heels (1995). It was written by Peter Lord, V. Jeffrey Smith and Sandra St. Victor, while produced by the former two, and was released as the album's second single on August 22, 1995, by Virgin Records.

Critical reception

Steve Baltin from Cash Box wrote, "The second single from Abdul’s Head Over Heels CD is successful when it follows the same slightly dark ambient tones of “My Love Is For Real”, the record’s first single. However, it loses its way during the overly bubbly chorus. Abdul obviously wanted to try something new on this record. Hopefully she learned the valuable lesson for next time of sticking to one’s own guns."

Chart performance

The single reached number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was a hit on the dance charts. In Canada, the single peaked at number 49 and remained on the chart for 15 weeks.

Music video

The accompanying music video for "Crazy Cool" was directed by Matthew Rolston. Originally, MTV said they wouldn't play the video if it wasn't edited into a cleaner version. In the clip, Abdul holds a black cane on and against herself; she also pours a bottle of beer over her breasts while riding a mechanical bull. Rolston and Abdul claimed that it was simply part of the dance and choreography but MTV still said they would not play the clip unless it was edited. In the end, Rolston and Abdul admitted defeat and edited the video.

The "Single Remix Version" was the remix being played as the video version.

Track listings and formats

• US 12" Record

1. "Crazy Cool" - Bad Boy Bill House Mix (Full version) (Peter Lord; Sandra St. Victor; V. Jeffrey Smith) 6:03
2. "Crazy Cool" - Strike's Dub (Peter Lord; Sandra St. Victor; V. Jeffrey Smith) 6:41
3. "Crazy Cool" - Deep Dish's Crazy Cool Remix (Peter Lord; Sandra St. Victor; V. Jeffrey Smith) 11:28
4. "The Choice Is Yours" - Edit (Arnold Hennings; Debra Killings) 3:56

• US 5" CD Maxi

1. "Crazy Cool" - Single Remix Version (Peter Lord; Sandra St. Victor; V. Jeffrey Smith) 3:56
2. "Crazy Cool" - Jeep Mix (Peter Lord; Sandra St. Victor; V. Jeffrey Smith) 3:56
3. "The Choice Is Yours" - Edit (Arnold Hennings; Debra Killings) 3:57
4. "Crazy Cool" - Urban Mix (Peter Lord; Sandra St. Victor; V. Jeffrey Smith) 4:05
5. "Crazy Cool" - Bad Boy Bill House Mix (Peter Lord; Sandra St. Victor; V. Jeffrey Smith) 3:47
6. "Crazy Cool" - Deep Dish's Crazy Cool Edit (Peter Lord; Sandra St. Victor; V. Jeffrey Smith) 10:42

Official remixes

• Single Remix Version 3:56
• Urban Mix 4:05
• Jeep Mix 3:56
• Strike's Dub 6:04
• Strike Vocal Mix 6:44
• Deep Dish's Crazy Cool Remix 11:28
• Bad Boy Bill House Mix 3:47
• Bad Boy Bill Dub 4:03
• Sharam Crazy Journey Mix 12:39
• Lp Version 4:42
• Deep Dish's Crazy Cool Edit 10:42

Charts

References

1. Crazy Cool, Music & Lyrics Paula Abdul Archived 2009-05-20 at the Portuguese Web Archive MySpace Karaoke Online,
2. Paula Abdul - Crazy Cool (2x12", Promo) at Discogs Discogs,
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11. "Paula Abdul Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
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13. "Paula Abdul Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved 14 April 2018.

• 1995 singles
• Paula Abdul songs
• Songs written by Sandra St. Victor
• Music videos directed by Matthew Rolston
• Virgin Records singles
• 1995 songs