About the song
Elvis Presley’s rendition of Crazy Little Thing Called Love is a fascinating tribute to the rock and roll spirit that he helped define. Originally written and performed by Freddie Mercury of Queen, this song was released in 1979 and became one of the band’s biggest hits. With its rockabilly influence and upbeat rhythm, it was a natural fit for Elvis’s style, even though he had passed away two years before the song was recorded. However, because of its classic rock and roll feel, many have often imagined how Elvis himself might have performed it had he been given the chance.
Elvis Presley, often called the “King of Rock and Roll,” had a unique ability to take any song and make it his own. His powerful voice, smooth delivery, and undeniable charisma set him apart from any other performer of his time. Crazy Little Thing Called Love is a song that pays homage to the very rockabilly roots that Elvis popularized in the 1950s. With its energetic rhythm, catchy melody, and playful lyrics, it evokes the same excitement found in Presley’s early recordings.
Many artists have covered this song over the years, but an Elvis-style interpretation captures the essence of the rock and roll era. His influence on Queen, particularly on Freddie Mercury’s vocal style and stage presence, is widely acknowledged. It is no surprise that Crazy Little Thing Called Love carries echoes of Presley’s signature sound. Whether imagined as a performance from the 1950s or a later tribute by an Elvis impersonator, the song stands as a reminder of how deeply Presley shaped the world of rock music.
For fans of both Elvis Presley and Queen, Crazy Little Thing Called Love is a celebration of timeless rock and roll energy. It bridges generations of music lovers and showcases the lasting impact of the King’s influence on artists who followed in his footsteps.
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Lyrics
This thing called love
I just can’t handle it
This thing called love
I must get ’round to it
I ain’t ready
Crazy little thing called loveThis thing (this thing) called love (called love)
It cries (like a baby) in a cradle all night
It swings (ooh, ooh), it jives (ooh, ooh)
It shakes all over like a jelly-fish
I kinda like it
Crazy little thing called loveThere goes my baby
She knows how to rock-n-roll
She drives me crazy
She gives me hot and cold fever
She leaves me in a cool, cool sweatI gotta be cool, relax, get hip
And get on my tracks
Take a back seat, hitch-hike
And take a long ride on my motorbike
Until I’m ready
Crazy little thing called loveYeah
I gotta be cool, relax, get hip
And get on my tracks
Take a back seat, hitch-hike
(Ah hum, ah hum)
And take a long ride on my motorbike
Until I’m ready (Ready Freddie)
Crazy little thing called loveThis thing called love
I just can’t handle it
This thing called love
I must get ’round to it
I ain’t ready
(Ooh ooh ooh ooh)
Crazy little thing called loveCrazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
