“She Drives Me Crazy” is a song by English band Fine Young Cannibals, released in December 1988 with “Pull the Sucker Off” on the B-side as the second single from their second and final album, The Raw & the Cooked. It became one of their most successful and iconic songs, known for its unique sound and catchy chorus.
“She Drives Me Crazy” blends pop, rock, and soul influences with a distinctive, offbeat rhythm. The song is characterized by its sharp, percussive beat, funky guitar riff, and the falsetto vocals of lead singer Roland Gift. The staccato rhythm and quirky production give the song a modern feel while staying true to the band’s soul and pop roots.
The song was a massive hit worldwide, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. It also topped the charts in Australia, Spain, New Zealand, Austria and Canada, and reached the top 5 in the UK, Germany and many other countries.
“She Drives Me Crazy” remains Fine Young Cannibals’ most famous song and is one of the defining tracks of the late 1980s. Its unique mix of pop, funk, and rock elements, combined with Gift’s distinctive falsetto, made it stand out on the charts. The song also gained further recognition through its inclusion in popular films like The Karate Kid Part III and Tin Men, cementing its place in 1980s pop culture.