🔘 Crazy Water – Single: Feb. 1977

Released: February 4, 1977 (UK)

Label: The Rocket Record Company

Catalogue Number: ROKN 521

Format: 7" Vinyl Single

A shimmering, rhythmic Elton John single from Blue Moves — backed with Chameleon.

Issued on Rocket, the release continued Elton’s run of sophisticated mid‑’70s pop‑rock singles.

🔘 Overview

Crazy Water was released on February 4, 1977 as a UK single from Elton John’s 1976 double album Blue Moves. Built around a rolling groove, layered backing vocals, and Elton’s warm mid‑’70s vocal tone, the track became a modest chart performer.

The B‑side, Chameleon, also taken from Blue Moves, offered a softer, reflective contrast. ROKN 521 was issued throughout Europe, though only the UK release charted.

🔘 Track List (Common Configurations)

7" Vinyl — ROKN 521

A. Crazy Water

B. Chameleon

Written by: Elton John, Bernie Taupin

Produced by: Gus Dudgeon

🔘 Release Details

Label: The Rocket Record Company

Formats: 7" Vinyl

Country: UK

Year: 1977

Notes:

- UK single from Blue Moves

- B‑side also from the album

- Issued in Rocket sleeve

- European release did not chart outside the UK

🔘 Variants (Discogs‑Verified)

Variant 1

UK – Rocket – ROKN 521 (1977)

Format: 7" Vinyl (Paper Label)

Variant 2

UK – Rocket – ROKN 521 (1977)

Format: 7" Vinyl (Injection‑moulded label, select pressings)

🔘 Chart Data (BBC / Official Charts Company)

Peak Position: UK — No. 27

Weeks on Chart: 6

Chart Run (Official Charts):

26 Feb 1977 — No. 49

05 Mar 1977 — No. 36

12 Mar 1977 — No. 27

19 Mar 1977 — No. 33

26 Mar 1977 — No. 41

02 Apr 1977 — No. 58

🔘 Context & Notes

Recording Notes

A smooth, rhythmic production with gospel‑tinged backing vocals and Elton’s characteristic mid‑’70s piano‑driven warmth.

Collector Notes

European pressings share the same B‑side but did not chart. UK copies with clean Rocket sleeves are increasingly sought after.

Legacy

A polished Blue Moves‑era single — understated, soulful, and a snapshot of Elton’s evolving late‑’70s sound.

🔘 Related Material

Previous Single

Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (1976)

Next Single

Bite Your Lip (Get Up and Dance!) (1977)

🔘 Discography (Selected, Chronological)

Crazy Water — 1977

Chameleon — 1976

🔘 Mini‑Timeline

Oct. 1976 — Blue Moves released

Feb. 4, 1977 — UK single released

Feb.–Apr. 1977 — Peaks at UK No. 27

🔘 Glam Flashback

A rolling, sun‑dappled Elton groove — smooth, soulful, and quietly infectious.

🔘 Sources

The Rocket Record Company

Discogs

Official Charts Company

Elton John archival documentation