"Crazy Love" is a song by American musician CeCe Peniston, released on her debut album, Finally (1992) on A&M Records. It is written by George Lyter, Michael O'Hara and Denise Rich, and produced by Daniel Abraham. The title was first issued in the UK as the fourth single from the album, peaking at number forty-four, while in the US (released as her fifth solo single), it reached number thirty-one on the R&B chart in February 1993 after its peak at number ninety-seven on the Billboard Hot 100.
Critical reception Craig Lytle from AllMusic described the song as "a midtempo number with an alluring chorus melody enhanced by a brisk string arrangement." Larry Flick from Billboard magazine wrote, "Here's yet another gem from CeCe's sparkling, unstoppable debut album, Finally. A sultry, swing beat is first refashioned with raw hip-hop beats, then transformed into a spirited house romp. All the while, CeCe belts with an assurance reminiscent of Teena Marie." He added that the right edit "could reignite pop and urban radio fires." Randy Clark from Cashbox said it's "a sexy, easy groovin', mid-tempo dance track with almost as many lives as a cat".
Credits and personnel Management Executive producers – Manny Lehman, Mark Mazzetti Recording studios – Prime Cuts & Axis Studios; Right Track Studios and Bass Hit Recording (mix); all New York City, New York Publishing – George You've Got It Music, O'Hara Music, MCA (BMI), IDG (ASCAP)
Production Writers – George Lyter, Michael Judson O'Hara, Denise Eisenberg Rich Producer, mixing and remixing – Daniel Abraham Remix reconstruction – Luis Vega and Kenny Gonzalez Engineering – Rick Van Benschoten, Lolly Grodner (assistant), David Darlington (remix)
Personnel Lead vocals – Cecilia Peniston Keyboards – Peter Schwartz, Terrance Burrus, Joseph E. Moskowitz Programming and additional keyboards – Frederick Quayle and Joseph Hornof Cover art – Simon Fowler Design – Simon Carrington
Track listings and formats
7", US, #AM 0060/580060-7 "Crazy Love" (LP Edit) - 4:13 "Crazy Love" (A.R. Mix 7") - 3:51
CS, US, #31458 8017 4 "Crazy Love" (LP Edit) - 4:13 "Crazy Love" (Hard Radio Mix) - 4:01
12", EU & UK, #AMY 0060/580 060-1 12", UK, Promo, #AMYDJ 0060 12", UK, Promo, #AMY 060 DJ "Crazy Love" (A.R. Mix 12") - 5:39 "Crazy Love" (Kenlou 12") - 7:42 "Crazy Love" (LP Edit) - 4:13 "Crazy Love" (M.A.W. House Dub) - 7:23 "Crazy Love" (M.A.W. Dub) - 4:52
MCD, EU & UK, #AMCD 0060/580060-2 "Crazy Love" (LP Edit) - 4:13 "Crazy Love" (LP Version) - 4:49 "Crazy Love" (A.R. Mix 7") - 3:51 "Crazy Love" (A.R. Mix 12") - 5:39 "Crazy Love" (Kenlou 12") - 7:42 "Crazy Love" (M.A.W. House Dub) - 7:23
MCD, US, Promo, #31458 8017 2 "Crazy Love" (LP Edit) - 4:13 "Crazy Love" (Radio Remix) - 4:09 "Crazy Love" (Hard Radio Mix) - 4:01 "Crazy Love" (B. Boy Edit) - 4:32 "Crazy Love" (LP Version) - 4:48 "Crazy Love" (12" Remix) - 7:21
12", US, #31458 0034 1 "Crazy Love" (12" Remix) - 7:21 "Crazy Love" (Dub Version) - 5:27 "Crazy Love" (LP Edit) - 4:13 "Crazy Love" (B. Boy Mix) - 5:27 "Crazy Love" (Krazy Dub) - 7:28 "Crazy Love" (Hard Radio Mix) - 4:01
12", US, Double, Promo, #31458 8017 1 "Crazy Love" (12" Remix) - 7:21 "Crazy Love" (Dub Version) - 5:27 "Crazy Love" (LP Version) - 4:48 "Crazy Love" (B. Boy Mix) - 5:27 "Crazy Love" (5 OH Beats) - 2:36 "Crazy Love" (Hard Radio Mix) - 4:01 "Crazy Love" (Kenlou 12") - 7:42 "Crazy Love" (M.A.W. House Dub) - 7:23 "Crazy Love" (M.A.W. Dub) - 4:52 "Crazy Love" (Krazy Dub) - 7:28 "Crazy Love" (Bass Dub) - 4:23
VA MAWHouse Masters (4xCD)UK, #HOMAS21CD 35. "Crazy Love" (Krazy Dub) - 7:28
Charts Chart (1992)PeakpositionEurope (European Dance Radio)24UK Singles (OCC)For peak positions of "Crazy Love" single in UK, choose the singles link, or an Official Charts link depending on a release and/or peak date to view full runs of the single(s) in England.44UK Airplay (Music Week)29UK Dance (Music Week)8UK Club Chart (Music Week)13US Billboard Hot 100For peak positions of "Crazy Love" in the US, use the general links, and/or, in order to view there not-listed top positions, respectively additional information such as peak date(s) and/or weeks spent on chart(s), you will have to subscribe to billboard.biz website to vie also the specific billboard.biz links.
97 Chart (1993)PeakpositionUS Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)31
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