Crazy For You (1985)

FORMATS: 7" Vinyl

HISTORY AND NOTES: In 1985, Madonna made her first movie appearance in the film Vision Quest, for which she also recorded the song "Crazy For You". Released just weeks after "Material Girl", "Crazy For You" was Madonna's first-ever ballad single.

The single was released on 7" vinyl by Geffen Records, who also released the accompanying movie soundtrack. The single was backed by the Berlin track "No More Words". A 12" was not released for "Crazy For You" in the USA, although one was released in Europe.
 
"Crazy For You" became Madonna's second #1 hit on the Hot 100, spending a total of 21 weeks on the chart. It peaked at #2 on Adult Contemporary and also made a brief appearance on the R&B chart where it topped out at #80. It would also go on to be featured on 3 of Madonna's hits compilations: 1990's The Immaculate Collection, 1995's Something To Remember, and 2009's Celebration.


CERTIFICATION: Gold


TRACKLISTINGS:

7" Vinyl
A Crazy For You (Album Version)
B No More Words (by Berlin)

Promo 7" Vinyl
A Crazy For You (Fade)
B Crazy For You (Fade)


CHARTS:

THE BILLBOARD HOT 100
Debut Date: March 2, 1985
Peak Date: May 11, 1985
Peak Position: #1 (1 week)
Week-by-week Rundown: 55-42-32-20-9-4-3-2-2-2-1-2-6-13-22-30-46-60-76-84-91-// (21 weeks total)
Final Week on Chart: July 20, 1985

The Billboard Hot 100: May 11, 1985 (the week that “Crazy For You” peaked at #1)
1. Madonna “Crazy For You”
2. USA For Africa “We Are The World”
3. Simple Minds “Don’t You (Forget About Me)”
4. Debarge “Rhythm of The Night”
5. Murray Head “One Night In Bangkok”
6. The Power Station “Some Like It Hot”
7. Sade “Smooth Operator”
8. Wham! “Everything She Wants”
9. Animotion “Obsession”
10. Tears For Fears “Everybody Wants To Rule The World”

HOT 100 SINGLES SALES
Debut Date: March 16, 1985
Peak Date: April 20, 1985
Peak Position: #2
Week-by-week Rundown: 24-29-14-7-3-2-2-2-4-5-8-14-20-23-28-// (15 weeks total)
Final Week on Chart: June 22, 1985

HOT 100 AIRPLAY
Debut Date: March 23, 1985
Peak Date: May 11, 1985
Peak Position: #1 (1 week)
Week-by-week Rundown: 16-6-4-3-2-2-2-1-2-5-14-22-// (12 weeks total)
Final Week on Chart: June 8, 1985

ADULT CONTEMPORARY
Debut Date: March 16, 1985
Peak Date: May 4, 1985
Peak Position: #2
Week-by-week Rundown: 22-18-11-6-5-4-3-2-3-4-4-7-9-18-23-29-?-// (17 weeks total)
Final Week on Chart: July 6, 1985

HOT R&B/HIP-HOP SINGLES AND TRACKS
Debut Date: May 11, 1985
Peak Date: May 11, 1985
Peak Position: #80
Week-by-week Rundown: 80-80-95-// (3 weeks total)
Final Week on Chart: May 25, 1985