Released November 1964 (U.S.) Recorded 1964 Length 2:13 | Format 7" Genre Country Label Capitol | |
"You're the Only World I Know" is a song made famous by country music singer Sonny James.
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).
"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.
The song had crossover popularity, reaching the Billboard Top 100 and Easy listening surveys.
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)
References
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