"What's Going On in Your World" the title of a song written by David Chamberlain, Royce Porter and Red Steagall, and recorded by American

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. It was released in April 1989 as the second single from his album, ''

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''. The song was his 17th number-one single as well as his eleventh consecutive number one.

Content

The narrator contacts his former lover to inquire of her welfare in the time since the dissolution of their relationship.

Critical reception

Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe gave the song an A grade, calling the song "a testament to the ability of a compelling melody, and a simple no-frills country production to connect with deep-seated emotions, even without a word being sung." He goes on to say that "even if the lyrics had not been so potent, “What’s Going On In Your World” would still have legs to stand as an instrumental showcase, thanks in large part to the mourful, crying fiddle that winds through the song."CountryUniverse.net
Song review

Chart performance

"What's Going On in Your World" reached number 1 on the ''

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chart and number 2 on the Canadian ''

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'' Country Tracks chart.

Year-end charts

References

1989 singles George Strait songs Songs written by Royce Porter Songs written by Red Steagall Song recordings produced by Jimmy Bowen MCA Records singles 1989 songs Songs written by David Chamberlain (songwriter) {{1989-country-song-stub