THE MANHATTANS were originally: Winfred "Blue" Lovett, Richard Taylor, Kenny Kelley, George "Smitty" Smith and Sonny Bivins. The quintet reportedly took it's name not from the big city across the water from New Jersey, but from the cocktail known as the Manhattan featuring whiskey, vermouth, and bitters. Still, the name suggested class, something the Manhattans have epitomized throughout their long career.
Between 1970 and 1973 they recorded for Starday/King Records , and by 1973 they were signed to industry behemoth Columbia where their career finally took off.
After 10 years of lower charting singles, the 1976 hit "Kiss and Say Goodbye" was the group's biggest hit to date and led to a performance at Jimmy carter's 1977 inaugural. In 1980 they won a Grammy for Shining Star written and produced by Leo Graham. In the mid 1980's female singer Regina Belle was briefly added to the lineup, singing on the Bobby Womack-produced single, "Where Did We Go Wrong" (a duet with Gerald Alston). She also contributed to The Manhattans 1986 Columbia Records album, "Back To Basics" before signing as a solo artist.
Two versions of The Manhattans have soldiered on to today. One lead by original member Sonny Bivins, and another created after a long hiatus, when founding member Blue Lovett began working with former lead Gerald Alston for a late career touring resurgence. Alston also appeared on Wu-Tang Clan's song "Stick Me For My Riches" in 2007.
In 2013, "Original" member Edward "Sonny" Bivins group features "Sonny" Bivins, Lee Williams, Charles Hardy, Harsey Hemphill and Alvin Pazant. In 2013, The Manhattans CD single "Just For Tonite" was released by Westwood Music Group. Currently, the group is recording material for a 2014 release. The Manhattans is a Registered U.S. Trademark owned by Manhattan Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Crazy
The Manhattans Lyrics
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Girl, I can't believe
The love you're givin' me
Took me by surprise
For your love wears no disguise
And ah you turn my head around
That makes me feel so good
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My world is upside down
And the feeling's strong
You really got me going
Crazy
About your lovin', girl
It's crazy
Please stay my lady
Without your love
I'll just go crazy
Thinking back in time
When loneliness was mine
My life was bare
Without a love to share
But now you turned my life around
You build me up and I know I'm really winning
In you, the love I've found
(I'm all shook up) My head is spinnin', girl
It's just crazy
How much I love you, girl
It's crazy
Please stay my lady
Without your love
I'll just go crazy
So let me hold you in a warm embrace
In our love all fears erase
Far as the sun shall surely rise
Never a tear shall touch your eyes
'Cause I'm crazy
About your lovin', girl
It's crazy
Please stay my lady
Without your love
I'll just go crazy
Whoa, whoa, it's crazy
How much I love you, girl
It's crazy
Please stay my lady
Without your love
I'll just go crazy
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ah...
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ah
Crazy
How much I love you, girl
It's crazy
Please stay my lady
Without your love
I'll just go crazy
I'm just crazy
About your lovin', girl
It's crazy
Ooh, stay my lady
The Manhattansβ βCrazyβ is a love song about a man who canβt believe the love heβs receiving from his partner. He was surprised by the love that sheβs giving him and is grateful that her love is genuine and doesnβt wear a disguise. Her love turned his life around and made it better than it was before. Heβs grateful for the gift of love because he used to be lonely and didn't have anyone to share life with. The feeling of their love is strong and has turned his world upside down in a good way. Heβs crazy about her love and needs it to be complete. Without it, heβll just go crazy.
The song is a classic soulful ballad that talks about the depth of love that a man can have for his woman. The lyrics may be simple, but the emotions conveyed are intense, raw, and genuine. The smoothness of the melody and the soulful harmonies of the Manhattan group perfectly fit the message of the song. The songβs lyrics are timeless, and the music is nostalgic, making it a classic that still plays on the radio today.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, I can't believe
The singer is in disbelief about how much love he has received from his partner.
The love you're givin' me
The singer's partner is providing him with a lot of love and affection.
Took me by surprise
The amount of love the singer's partner is giving him caught him off guard.
For your love wears no disguise
The singer's partner's love for him is genuine and not fake or deceitful.
And ah you turn my head around
The singer is overwhelmed by his partner's love and it is affecting his emotions and thoughts.
You blow my mind with a love
The intensity of the love the singer's partner has for him is surprising and impressive.
That makes me feel so good
The singer feels happy and content because of his partner's love.
My world is upside down
The singer's life has been completely turned around by his partner's love.
And the feeling's strong
The singer's emotions are intense and deep because of his partner's love.
You really got me going
The singer's partner has stirred up strong emotions and feelings within him.
Crazy
The singer's emotions are intense and overwhelming because of his partner's love.
About your lovin', girl
The singer's partner's love is the cause of his intense emotions and overwhelming feelings.
Please stay my lady
The singer wants his partner to stay with him because he cannot imagine life without her love.
Without your love
The singer cannot imagine living without his partner's love.
I'll just go crazy
If the singer were to lose his partner's love, it would negatively affect his emotional well-being.
Thinking back in time
The singer is reflecting on his past experiences.
When loneliness was mine
The singer was once very lonely in his life.
My life was bare
The singer's life felt empty and lacking before he met his partner.
Without a love to share
The singer's life lacked love and affection before he met his partner.
But now you turned my life around
The singer's partner has completely changed his life for the better.
You build me up and I know I'm really winning
The singer's partner supports and encourages him, making him feel like he's succeeding in life.
In you, the love I've found
The singer has found true love in his partner.
(I'm all shook up) My head is spinnin', girl
The intensity of the singer's emotions is making him feel physically affected.
How much I love you, girl
The singer's love for his partner is intense and all-consuming.
So let me hold you in a warm embrace
The singer wants to physically show his love for his partner by holding her in his arms.
In our love all fears erase
The singer's love for his partner makes him feel safe and secure, erasing any fears or doubts he may have.
Far as the sun shall surely rise
The singer's love for his partner is everlasting and will endure.
Never a tear shall touch your eyes
The singer wants to love his partner in such a way that she will never feel sad or hurt.
I'm just crazy
The singer's emotions are overwhelming and intense because of his partner's love.
Ooh, stay my lady
The singer's partner is the most important person in his life and he wants her to stay with him forever.
Lyrics Β© Kanjian Music
Written by: RICHARD ADLER, ROBERT ALLEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@andrey polidor ...wanna hear what I hear!? (cont.)
Freddie Jackson - I Wanna Say I Love You
Luther Vandross - Never Too Much
Kashif - Help Yourself To My Love
Whispers - In The Raw
Shalamar - Over & Over
Michael Jackson - Baby Be Mine
Whitney Houston - Thinkin' About You
....SEE!? ....I don't PLAY, now! ...ha-HAAA!!
@TheKay500
Wow! Never knew the Manhattans sang this song. I'd heard it on radio several times. 83-84 was the bomb as afar as music was concerned
@Seany06
Still the bomb!
@OGA_999
That awesome bass line and smooth delivery by true professionals from bygone times and days. Stand's the test of time in 2021-22. One of the greatest soul/rnb tunes EVER IMO
@samanthagrantpopsoulrbdoow115
I was born in 2005 and I was born in the wrong era. I just love this song.
@estdiezo
Me too
@terrycoleman6383
Awesome sound π΅πΆπΌπ΅
@lesliespringer9816
His voice makes you melt.β₯οΈ
@erichill612
I was a senior in high school when this came out. A top ten R&B hit. Oh the memories...
@251to502
Also peaked at #72 Hot 100.
@trentdavis733
I was 16 during the Sumner of 83! Best summer ever