Crazy Beat (Gene Vincent song)
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| "Crazy Beat" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Gene Vincent | |
| Released | 1963 |
| Recorded | June 1963 |
| Label | USA Capitol |
| Songwriter(s) | J. Fallin and J. Rhodes |
"Crazy Beat" is a 1963 song by Gene Vincent, written by J. Fallin and J. Rhodes. The track came out of Vincent's Hollywood sessions produced by Jimmie Haskell[1] and featured a young Ritchie Blackmore on guitar. Capitol Records issued the single in June 1963 after withdrawing the single originally scheduled, "Rip It Up."[2] The single was issued as title track on the 1963 album The Crazy Beat of Gene Vincent.
References
- ^ Blue Suede News 2008 - Volumes 81-84 - Page 41 "... by Jimmie Haskell - best remembered for his work with Ricky Nelson - include "Crazy Beat," "I'm Gonna Catch Me A Rat," ..."
- ^ Billboard - 6 Jul 1963 - Page 33 "Capitol withdrew Gene Vincent single scheduled for June 21, "Rip It Up." Instead the label will put out his "Crazy Beat" next week."
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