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.

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. 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.

Cover versions

In 1973, a cover of "You're the Only World I Know" appeared on Marie Osmond's debut album Paper Roses, which James produced.