Introduction
Released in 1994, “My Kind of Crazy” is a spirited album track from country duo Brooks & Dunn’s third studio LP, Waitin’ on Sundown. Penned by Kix Brooks, producer Don Cook and Bill LaBounty, the song highlights the duo’s signature blend of energetic instrumentation and relatable storytelling.
Waitin’ on Sundown, released September 27, 1994, on Arista Nashville, became a commercial triumph. It produced multiple chart‑topping singles—such as “She’s Not the Cheatin’ Kind,” “Little Miss Honky Tonk,” and “You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone”—and the album itself soared to No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart . Although “My Kind of Crazy” was not issued as a single, it served as the B‑side to the single “Whiskey Under the Bridge,” released in September 1995 .
Clocking in at around three minutes, “My Kind of Crazy” captures the duo at a creative peak, tapping into themes of romantic spontaneity and emotional highs. Kix Brooks lends his vocals to the track (he handles lead on tracks 3, 5, 6, 9 and 10 on the album), delivering an impassioned performance that complements the lively piano, steel guitar, and up‑tempo drum work driving the groove .
The songwriting trio—Brooks, Cook, and LaBounty—brings a seasoned craft to the song. Cook, a frequent Brooks & Dunn collaborator, co‑produced the Waitin’ on Sundown sessions, helping shape the duo’s polished yet rugged sonic identity . Meanwhile, LaBounty, a seasoned songwriter, added melodic flair with his pop‑country sensibility, enriching the duo’s sound.
“My Kind of Crazy” may not have topped the charts, but as part of Waitin’ on Sundown—a 3× Platinum album in the U.S.—it became woven into a pivotal period in Brooks & Dunn’s career. This song offers a window into the dynamic energy and emotional candor that cemented the duo’s place as country music mainstays in the mid‑1990s .