Crazy Beat (Gene Vincent song)

"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.

"Crazy Beat"
Single by Gene Vincent
Released1963
RecordedJune 1963
LabelUSA Capitol
Songwriter(s)J. Fallin and J. Rhodes

References

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  1. ^ 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," ..."
  2. ^ 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."