It's Such a Small World

Rosanne Cash, Rodney Crowell

About It's Such a Small World

"It's Such a Small World" is a song written by American country music artist Rodney Crowell, and recorded by Crowell and then-wife Rosanne Cash as a duet. It was released in January 1988 as the lead-off single from Crowell's Diamonds & Dirt album, which charted five No. 1 hits in between 1988 and 1989.


Year:
1989
3:21
87 
#2

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Fancy meeting you here, tonight
It's such a small world, New York ain't my town
I don't come around, but once in a while

This is such a surprise to see you
Girl, your looking so good; it's been a long time
Since you've crossed my mind 
It's such a small world

Just one night on the town,
I came looking around for something to do 

Just a change of my plans on leaving, 
And I stay around and I run into you
Which just goes to prove it's such a small world

It's such a small world

I've lived alone for awhile

It's such a small world

It feels like I've gone out of style

You and me will always be
Just looking for something that's already happened
Years go by but you and I don't have to look beyond today

Maybe just for tonight
We can turn out the light

Lay your heart on the line
Let go of your mind

You know just what to say
You know just what to do

You still look like the day when I first met you

I'll be gone once again come morning
Like I've always done
But to see you tonight
Makes everything right, it's such a small world

Hey, right here you stand as if it was planned
It's such a small world

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Rosanne Cash

Rosanne Cash (born May 24, 1955) is an American singer-songwriter and author. She is the eldest daughter of country music icon Johnny Cash and his first wife, Vivian Liberto Cash Distin. more »

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Written by: RODNEY J. CROWELL

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13 facts about this song

Collaboration
"It's Such a Small World" is a powerful collaboration between American songwriters Rodney Crowell and Rosanne Cash.
Top of the Charts
This song reached the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1988.
Music Video
The music video for "It's Such a Small World" features an interesting concept, showing Crowell and Cash behind a window's glass pane reflecting their images in each other's presence.
Personal Connection
Rodney Crowell and Rosanne Cash were married at the time of recording the song, making it a more personal duet.
Album
"It's Such a Small World" was part of the album "Diamonds & Dirt," released in 1988.
Multiple Hits
The album "Diamonds & Dirt" produced five consecutive number-one singles, making "It's Such a Small World" a part of a successful streak.
Songwriters
The song was written by Crowell. The collaboration with Cash added a depth and richness to the song's presentation and reception.
Duration
"It's Such a Small World" runs for four minutes and eleven seconds. This is a relatively longer duration for a country song at that time.
Awards
Though the song itself did not score particular awards, the album "Diamonds & Dirt" it was featured on won the Album of the Year at the 1988 Academy of Country Music awards.
Popularity
Despite being over three decades old, "It's Such a Small World" continues to enjoy popularity and is frequently played on classic country radio stations.
Unique Genre
The song is often classified under an amalgamation of Country rock, Americana, and Progressive country, showcasing the versatility of both artists.
Stylistic Shift
The song marked a shift in Rodney Crowell's music towards a more commercially successful, contemporary country sound.
Personal Lives
Rodney Crowell and Rosanne Cash eventually divorced in 1992, but their collaboration on "It's Such a Small World" remains a significant piece of both their careers.

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