My Whole World Is Falling Down
Brenda Lee
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My whole world is falling down Falling down falling down My whole world is falling down I'm losing my baby You told me that your love for me was true Said you'd love me your whole life through But now you're asking me to set you free You've found somebody you love more than me My whole world is falling down Falling down falling down My whole world is falling down I'm losing my baby I miss your lovin' that was so fine I need it, I need it all of the time For I still love you in the same old way And I'm losing you a little more every day My whole world is falling down Falling down falling down My whole world is falling down I'm losing my baby My whole world is falling down Falling down falling down My whole world is falling down I'm losing my baby
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Written by: BETTYE JEAN BARNES CRUTCHER, BOOKER T. JR. JONES
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15 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundBrenda Lee, the singer of "My Whole World Is Falling Down," is an American performer who became widely recognized in the 1960s. Known as "Little Miss Dynamite" due to her powerful voice and short stature, she has released numerous hit songs across various genres.
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Release Date"My Whole World Is Falling Down" was first released in 1963.
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GenreThe song is best classified as a mix of pop and country music, reflecting Brenda Lee's musical versatility.
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Chart RankingsThe song peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number 6 on the Adult Contemporary chart in 1963.
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Songwriters"My Whole World Is Falling Down" was penned by renowned songwriters Bill Anderson and Jerry Crutchfield.
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Album AppearanceThe song was included in Brenda Lee's album “...Let Me Sing,” which was released in the same year.
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ThemeSimilar to many of Brenda Lee's other songs, the lyric in "My Whole World Is Falling Down" centers around the theme of heartbreak and loss.
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Commercial SuccessDespite not hitting the top position on the charts, the song was well-received by the public and remains one of Brenda Lee's popular singles.
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RecordingThe track was recorded at Owen Bradley's Barn, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. Bradley was the producer of the track.
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Later Appearances"My Whole World is Falling Down" was also featured in several compilation albums of Brenda Lee's greatest hits.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists. For instance, the Beatles reportedly performed this song before they became famous, though no official recording of their version exists.
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Lyrics MetaphorThe lyrics metaphorically use the "falling down" of the world to describe the singer's devastating emotional state post-breakup.
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Song DurationThe total runtime of "My Whole World Is Falling Down" is approximately 2 minutes and 32 seconds.
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Musical StyleIts musical style involves lyrical storytelling, common in the country-pop crossover genre Brenda Lee is known for.
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Unique FeatureEven while singing about heartbreak, Brenda Lee's dynamic delivery in "My Whole World Is Falling Down" offers a sense of resilient spirit and determination.
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