It Ain't Cool to Be Crazy About You
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"It Ain't Cool to Be Crazy About You" the title of a song co-written by Dean Dillon
and Royce Porter and recorded by country music
artist George Strait
. It was released in August 1986 as the second and final single from his 1986 album, #7
. It became his 9th #1 single.
has recorded a version of this song. It was only available as a B-side for his "Never Wanted Nothing More
" Ringle
in 2007.
Hot Country Songs
chart and number 5 on the Canadian RPM
Country Tracks chart.
Dean Dillon
Dean Dillon is an American country music artist. Between 1982 and 1993, Dillon recorded six studio albums on various labels, and charted several singles on the Billboard country charts. Although he has not charted since 1993, Dillon has continued to write several hit songs for other artists, most...
and Royce Porter and recorded by country music
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
artist George Strait
George Strait
George Harvey Strait is an American country music singer, actor, and music producer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend. He is known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional...
. It was released in August 1986 as the second and final single from his 1986 album, #7
7 (George Strait album)
-Band:*Harmony Vocals: Curtis "Mr. Harmony" Young*Drums: Eddie Bayers*Bass guitar: David Hungate*Electric guitar: Billy Joe Walker Jr.*Electric Guitar: Reggie Young*Electric Guitar: Richard Bennett*Acoustic guitar: Billy Joe Walker Jr....
. It became his 9th #1 single.
Content
The narrator is a man who laid it all out on the line for the girl of his dreams. He got burned and made into a fool when she left him. Even when his friends tried to tell him he couldn’t listen.Cover version
Kenny ChesneyKenny Chesney
Kenneth "Kenny" Arnold Chesney is an American country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. He has also produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S...
has recorded a version of this song. It was only available as a B-side for his "Never Wanted Nothing More
Never Wanted Nothing More
"Never Wanted Nothing More" is the title of a song written by Ronnie Bowman and Chris Stapleton, and recorded by American country music artist Kenny Chesney. It was released in June 2007 as the lead-off single to his album Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates. To date, it is his fastest-climbing Number...
" Ringle
Ringle
In music, a ringle is the idea by Sony BMG Music Entertainment that combines ringtones with singles creating a "ringle". Sony BMG Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group are the first to release ringles...
in 2007.
Chart performance
"It Ain't Cool" reached number 1 on the BillboardBillboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales...
chart and number 5 on the Canadian RPM
RPM (magazine)
RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,...
Country Tracks chart.
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs | 1 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 5 |