Today My World Slipped Away

Vern Gosdin

About Today My World Slipped Away

"Today My World Slipped Away" is a song co-written and first recorded by American country music artist Vern Gosdin. Gosdin's version was released in October 1982 as the fifth single and title track from his album Today My World Slipped Away. Gosdin's version reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. George Strait released a cover of the song in September 1997 as the third single from his album Carrying Your Love with Me. Strait's version reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in November 1997. Gosdin wrote the song with Mark Wright. 


Year:
1997
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We made it final today
I gave you all I had, you made your get away
All the love we once made
Turned to memories today.

I left the courtroom and went straight to the church
I hit my knees and told God how much I hurt
There's nothing left of my heart
It's going to be so hard to make a new start.

[Chorus]
'Cause today my world slipped away
We buried the plans that we made
And tonight I'm alone and afraid
Cause today my world slipped away.

All my friends say I'll make it alright
I'll recover and start a new life
But that'll be so hard to do
'Cause livin' ain't worth livin' without you.

[Chorus]

'Cause today my world slipped away

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Vern Gosdin

Vern Gosdin (August 5, 1934 – April 28, 2009) was an American country music singer. He idolized The Louvin Brothers and The Blue Sky Boys as a young man and sang in a gospel quartet called The Gosdin Brothers. An inheritor of the soulful honky tonk style of Lefty Frizzell and Merle Haggard, Gosdin was nicknamed The Voice by his peers. He had 19 top-ten solo hits on the Country music charts from the late 1970s through the early 1990s. Three of these hits went to number one: "I Can Tell By the Way You Dance (You're Gonna Love Me Tonight)", "Set 'Em Up Joe" and "I'm Still Crazy". more »

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Written by: MARK WRIGHT, VERN GOSDIN

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8 facts about this song

Album Release
"Today My World Slipped Away" is one of the best-known songs of Vern Gosdin, a popular country music singer. The song was part of his 1983 album titled 'If You're Gonna Do Me Wrong (Do It Right)'.
Chart Performance
This powerful ballad reached the number 10 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1983, showcasing Gosdin's huge popularity within the country music genre.
Composer
The song was co-written by Vern Gosdin himself, along with Mark Wright. It’s proof of Gosdin's talent not just as a singer, but also as a skilled songwriter.
Cover Versions
"Today My World Slipped Away" was later covered by George Strait in 1997, who also had a great deal of success with the song. Strait's version peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Song Theme
The heartbreaking theme of this song, which tells the story of a difficult divorce and the consequent feeling of loss, resonated with many listeners and has become a classic in the country music genre.
Music Style
Known for his traditional country music style, Gosdin's emotive delivery in "Today My World Slipped Away" further cemented his reputation as "The Voice" of country music.
Second Live Performance
Notably, the song is still performed live by Gosdin's remaining band, The Vern Gosdin Band, paying tribute to Vern's emotional storytelling through music.
Awards
While "Today My World Slipped Away" did not directly win any awards, it contributed to the acclaim Vern Gosdin received over his career, including multiple nominations for the Country Music Association's 'Male Vocalist of the Year'.

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