"I'll Share My World with You" is a song by American country singer

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. It was written by Ben Wilson and reached #2 when it was released by Jones on the Musicor label in 1969. It also reached #126 on the U.S. pop chart, his first appearance there since "

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" in 1964. Its title and sentiments are similar to Jones 1967 #1 song " Walk Through This World with Me." Wilson was an elderly man who lived in

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and had made his way through life making souvenirs from seashells before turning to professional songwriting at age fifty-four and, like many country fans, he had gotten swept up in the rumors swirling around about Jones and

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, recalling, "At that time, George was just about to get married to Tammy, and was very much in love with her. And I was also very much in love with my own wife. After talking to my wife about this, I wrote 'I'll Share My World with You.'" The only song that kept the single from the top spot when it was released in early 1969 was Wynette's monster hit " Stand By Your Man." Jones performed "I'll Share My World with You" live throughout his career, usually as part of a medley of older hits.

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1968 songs George Jones songs Song recordings produced by Pappy Daily Musicor Records singles {{1960s-country-song-stub