Dwight Yoakam - Crazy Little Thing Called Love Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love'?

   The song 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' was originally written by Freddie Mercury, the lead vocalist of the British rock band Queen.

2. Did Dwight Yoakam write the lyrics to 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love'?

   No, Dwight Yoakam did not write the lyrics to 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love.' The lyrics were written by Freddie Mercury.

3. What genre is Dwight Yoakam's cover of 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love'?

   Dwight Yoakam's cover of 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' leans towards the country genre, adding his unique style to the original rockabilly flavor of the song by Queen.

4. What inspired Freddie Mercury to write 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love'?

   Freddie Mercury was inspired by rock and roll legends like Elvis Presley and Cliff Richard. He composed the song on a guitar in about five to ten minutes while in a bubble bath, restricted by his limited knowledge of guitar chords.

5. When did Queen perform 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' live for the first time?

   Queen first performed 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' live in 1979 and continued to include it in their setlists until 1986.

6. How successful was 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' on the charts?

   'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' achieved significant chart success, peaking at number two on the UK Singles Chart in 1979, and becoming Queen's first number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. in 1980. It also topped the Australian ARIA Charts for seven weeks.