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About Closest Thing to Crazy
"The Closest Thing to Crazy" is the debut single of Georgia-born singer Katie Melua. It is featured on her hugely successful album, Call Off the Search. The song was written as part of the musical Men Who March Away, and appeared first in 1995 on Mike Batt's album Arabesque. The single was originally due out in January 2004, but was released a month early in an attempt by Terry Wogan to make it that year's Christmas number one in the United Kingdom, but it stalled at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart. However, owing to the success of the album reaching number one, the song climbed back into the top 20 during January and February and resulted in Melua's first nomination for the annual Record of the Year prize on ITV1. At the end of 2004, due to its longevity on the UK chart, the song came in at number 77 on the year-end chart, making it the lowest-charting song to finish within the top 100 for that year.more »
- Year:
- 2003
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- 112Views
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How can I think I'm standing strong? Yet feel the air beneath my feet How can happiness feel so wrong? How can misery feel so sweet? How can you let me watch you sleep? Then break my dreams the way you do How can I have got in so deep? Why did I fall in love with you? This is the closest thing to crazy I have ever been Feeling twenty-two, acting seventeen This is the nearest thing to crazy I have ever known I was never crazy on my own And now I know That there's a link between the two Being close to craziness, and being close to you How can you make me fall apart? Then break my fall with loving lies It's so easy to break a heart It's so easy to close your eyes How can you treat me like a child? Yet like a child I yearn for you How can anyone feel so wild? How can anyone feel so blue? This is the closest thing to crazy I have ever been Feeling twenty-two, acting seventeen This is the nearest thing to crazy I have ever known I was never crazy on my own And now I know That there's a link between the two Being close to craziness, and being close to you And being close to you And being close to you
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Katie Melua
Ketevan "Katie" Melua (Georgian: ქეთევან "ქეთი" მელუა; born 16 September 1984) is a Georgian-born British singer, songwriter and musician. She moved to Northern Ireland at the age of eight and then to England at fourteen. Melua is signed to the small Dramatico record label, under the management of composer Mike Batt, and made her musical debut in 2003. In 2006, she was the United Kingdom's best-selling female artist and Europe's highest selling European female artist. more »
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Pop, Rock
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Written by: Mike Batt
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16 facts about this song
Singer-Songwriter"Closest Thing to Crazy" is a song beautifully sung by Katie Melua, a Georgian-British singer, and songwriter known for her jazz-inspired melodies and soulful lyrics. |
Album RecordThis song is one of the tracks included in Katie Melua's debut album 'Call Off the Search' which was released in November 2003. |
Chart Performance"Closest Thing to Crazy" showcased some impressive chart performance. It managed to reach as high as number 10 on the UK Singles Chart and also entered the top 10 in several other countries like Ireland and Norway. |
Talented CollaboratorThe song was co-written by famous songwriter, Mike Batt, who is also known for creating The Wombles pop act and scoring numerous films. |
Audience Reception"Closest Thing to Crazy" was well received by the audience, which contributed to Melua's popularity, establishing her as one of the prominent talents in the pop music scene. |
Popular CoverThe song became so popular that Russian singer Alsou recorded a cover of it in 2008. |
Song StyleThe song showcases Melua's distinctive style of presenting a blend of blues and jazz, fused with thoughtful and emotionally resonant lyrics. |
Award NomineeIn 2004, Katie Melua was nominated for Brit Awards for Best British Female Solo Artist and Best Pop Act, much credited to the success of "Closest Thing to Crazy." |
Music VideoThe music video for "Closest Thing to Crazy" was shot in Tblisi, Georgia, which is Katie Melua's hometown. |
Album SuccessThe debut album 'Call Off the Search,' featuring this track, turned out to be a huge success with over 1.8 million copies sold in the UK alone. |
Young TalentAt the time of its release, Katie was only 19 years old, demonstrating the immense talent and maturity she had at such a young age. |
Song ThemeThe poignant lyrics underscore a theme of emotional vulnerability, with a narrative about the tragic side of love. |
LongevityDespite being released years ago, "Closest Thing to Crazy" continues to be among Katie Melua's most loved and remembered songs. |
Cultural ImpactThis song is credited with popularizing Katie Melua's music in many parts of the world and in broadening the appeal of the contemporary jazz-pop genre. |
Live PerformancesThe success of the song has led Katie Melua to perform it live on many stages across the world, often with much crowd appreciation. |
Artistic Identity"Closest Thing to Crazy" played a substantial role in shaping Katie Melua's artistic identity and career in the music industry. |
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