“CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE” by QUEEN
Written by Freddie Mercury (as a tribute to Elvis Presley), “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” is a song that was recorded by British rock band, Queen. It’s particularly notable for its rockabilly style which is quite a departure from the band’s usual sound.
Upon its release, it became a massive hit, topping the charts in several countries, including the U.K. On July 13th 1985, Queen performed the song for the Live Aid benefit concert (at Wembley Stadium in London, England).
On this very day, March 6th 1980, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. From the album, “The Game”, here’s QUEEN, with “CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE”…