CrazyVideoCool

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CrazyVideoCool
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Video by
TLC
ReleasedNovember 7, 1995
Recorded1994–95
Length29:40
Label
Director
Producer
TLC chronology
Oooooooohhh... On the Video Tip
(1993)
CrazyVideoCool
(1995)
Now & Forever: The Video Hits
(2003)

CrazyVideoCool is the second video album from American R&B trio TLC. The collection was released in the US after the release of the video, Diggin' on You in 1995, while in other countries it was released a year later. The compilation includes four complete videos from CrazySexyCool , as well as bonus excerpts from the unreleased versions of Creep, and the uncensored video for Red Light Special. In addition to the video 'Making of's', it also features interviews and live performances. [1] The video peaked #5 in the Billboard Top Music Videos chart. [2] [3]

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleDirector(s)Length
1."CrazySexyCool montage"  
2."Excerpts from never-released 'Creep' videos" Lionel C. Martin (second version) 
3."Interview"  
4."Creep" (music video) Matthew Rolston  
5."Interview"  
6."Red Light Special" (music video)Rolston 
7."Excerpts from sexier versions of 'Red Light Special'" F. Gary Gray  
8."The making of 'Waterfalls'"  
9."Waterfalls" (music video)Gray 
10."Behind the scenes of 'Diggin' on You'"  
11."Diggin' on You" (music video)Gray 
12."Interview"  

Charts

ChartPosition
US Billboard Top Music Videos [2] 5

Certifications and sales

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [4] Gold50,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Credits

Credits adapted from the liner notes of CrazyVideoCool. [5]

Recording and management
Personnel

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