You're the Only World I Know
"You're the Only World I Know" is a song written by Sonny James and Robert Tubert and performed by Sonny James.
| "You're the Only World I Know" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Sonny James | ||||
| from the album You're the Only World I Know | ||||
| Released | November 1964 (U.S.) | |||
| Recorded | 1964 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:13 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Sonny James and Robert Tubert | |||
| Sonny James singles chronology | ||||
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Song popularity
In January 1965, "You're the Only World I Know was Sonny James' second No. 1 on the Billboard magazine Hot Country Singles chart (after "Young Love" in early 1957).[1] The song had crossover popularity, reaching the Billboard Top 100 and Easy listening surveys. "You're the Only World I Know" also kicked off James' amazing run of popularity, which continued to the mid-'70s. From 1965 through 1974, James enjoyed 22 No. 1 songs, including a string of 16 straight.
Chart performance
| Chart (1964–1965) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 91 |
| U.S. Billboard Easy Listening chart [2] | 22 |
Cover Versions
- In 1973, a cover of "You're the Only World I Know" appeared on Marie Osmond's debut album Paper Roses. (MGM SE 4910, side 1, track 4)[3]
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References
- Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 172.
- Whitburn, Joel (2002). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961-2001. Record Research. p. 125.
- https://www.discogs.com/Marie-Osmond-Paper-Roses/release/2465252
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