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'"It's a Lovely, Lovely World"' is a song written by Boudleaux Bryant that was originally recorded by American country artist Carl Smith. It has since been recorded by numerous musical artists, including Gail Davies, who revived the song as a single in 1981.

Carl Smith version



"It's a Lovely, Lovely World" was originally composed by Boudleaux Bryant who wrote numerous country recordings during the 1950s and 1960s, including "Bye Bye Love" and "Rocky Top". The song was recorded by Carl Smith on February 5, 1952 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States at the Castle Recording Studio. Also included on the session was Smith's future single "Are You Teasing Me". The recording session was produced by Don Law. "It's a Lovely, Lovely World" was released as the B-side to Smith's single "Are You Teasing Me" in March 1952. While the A-side reached number one on the 'Billboard Magazine' Most Played C&W in Juke Boxes list, "It's a Lovely, Lovely World" peaked at number five on the same chart. Originally, both songs were not issued onto official studio albums.

"It's a Lovely, Lovely World" was recorded during the peak of Carl Smith's career as a country music artist. During the early 1950s, along with this song, Smith had thirty top-ten hits amidst the 'Billboard' country singles chart. The song was recorded in Smith's signature Honky Tonk musical style.

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Gail Davies version



In 1981, American country artist Gail Davies released a version of "It's a Lovely, Lovely World" as a single. The song was recorded in Hollywood, California, United States at the "Producer's Workshop" studio. The entire recording session for her third studio album 'I'll Be There' took place during this date. The session was produced entirely by Davies.

Released as a single in February 1981 via Warner Bros. Records, "It's a Lovely, Lovely World" reached number five on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles chart in mid-1981. The song became Davies' third top-ten 'Billboard' hit and her second highest-charting single during her career. The single also reached a peak of number eleven on the Canadian 'RPM' Country Tracks chart during this same time. The song features background vocals from country artist Emmylou Harris.

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Category:1952 songs

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Category:Carl Smith (musician) songs

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Category:Songs written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant

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Category:Columbia Records singles

Category:Warner Records singles

Category:Song recordings produced by Don Law

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