A version of a 1955 track by R&B singer, songwriter and musician Richard Berry.
Henry Rollins has covered several of Berry’s songs, including “Next Time” (which was released by Berry opposite “Crazy Lover” on a 7" single) and, most famously, “Louie Louie” with Black Flag.
Henry turns this song...
Well I've got money to spend
And time to waste
Let's get together baby, let's get straight
Just me and you, and that's all
We two can really have a ball
Chorus
Cos I'm a crazy lover
Yeah crazy lover
Oh I'm a crazy lover baby
And I think you're kind of crazy too
Those two cats may brag how sweet they are
But baby, baby I know the score
I'm sweeter than the peaches that come in the can
I'm even super than superman
Chorus
Well I'm hotter than the sun on the 4th of July
I can sweet talk you mamma, make you want to cry
Like dynamite baby, by the load
An' just a kiss from you mother I'm liable to explode
Chorus
Well I'm dressed to kill baby, don't you know
I've got guns and drugs and a whole lot of dope
I want you with me everywhere I go
Now listen to me mama 'cuz I'm telling you so
Chorus
Crazy Lover was written by Richard Berry.
Crazy Lover was produced by Henry Rollins & Chris Haskett.