Funny How Time Slips Away
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"Funny How Time Slips Away" is a song written by Willie Nelson and also performed by Willie Nelson
. The song was included as a track on Willie Nelson's 1962, debut album, And Then I Wrote
.
Willie Nelson
Willie Hugh Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie , combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust , made Nelson one of the most recognized...
. The song was included as a track on Willie Nelson's 1962, debut album, And Then I Wrote
And Then I Wrote
And Then I Wrote is the first album by country singer Willie Nelson, recorded in 1962. It was his first release in the 1960s and 20th century...
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Cover versions
- The first charted version of the song was performed by country singer/guitarist, Billy WalkerBilly Walker (musician)William Marvin Walker , better known as Billy Walker, was an American country music singer and guitarist best-known for his 1962 hit, " Charlie's Shoes"...
in 1961. His version peaked at number twenty-three on the Hot C&W Sides chart.
- In 1961, C&W artist Jimmy ElledgeJimmy ElledgeJimmy Elledge is an American country musician.Elledge sent a demo tape to Chet Atkins when he was 18 years old, which resulted in a recording contract with RCA Victor. His first recording for the label was "Funny How Time Slips Away", which was written by Willie Nelson and produced by Atkins...
, single on RCA, peaking at #22 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961. Elledge sent a demo tape to Chet Atkins when he was 18 years old, which resulted in a recording contract with RCA Victor. His first recording for the label, "Funny How Time Slips Away", was written by Willie Nelson and produced by Atkins, and sold over one million copies.
- In 1964, R&B and gospel artist, Joe HintonJoe HintonJoe Hinton was an American soul singer.Hinton, who was born in Evansville, Indiana, began as a gospel singer with the Chosen Gospel Quartet and the Spirit of Memphis Quartet. Producer Don Robey asked the singer to try doing secular tunes, and Hinton began recording for Robey's record label,...
had a major crossover hit with his version of the song which went to number one on the Cash Box R&B chart and number thirteen on the Billboard Hot 100Billboard Hot 100The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
pop chart in the U.S.
- In 1965, The SupremesThe SupremesThe Supremes, an American female singing group, were the premier act of Motown Records during the 1960s.Originally founded as The Primettes in Detroit, Michigan, in 1959, The Supremes' repertoire included doo-wop, pop, soul, Broadway show tunes, psychedelic soul, and disco...
included the song as an album track on their The Supremes Sing Country, Western and PopThe Supremes Sing Country, Western and PopThe Supremes Sing Country, Western & Pop is an album recorded by The Supremes, issued by Motown in February 1965 . The album was presented as a covers/tribute album of country songs, as Ray Charles had done with his album Modern Sounds In Country and Western Music...
album.
- In 1965, Billy Joe RoyalBilly Joe RoyalBilly Joe Royal is an American singer.-Biography:Born in Valdosta and raised in Marietta in 1942, Royal became a local star at Savannah, Georgia's Bamboo Ranch in the 1950s and 1960s...
included the song on the album Down in the BoondocksDown in the Boondocks (album)Down in the Boondocks is the second studio album by Billy Joe Royal released in 1965, the same year as his self-titled debut album.There were three singles released from the album. The title track was first, and broke the top 10 with a #9 performance...
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- In 1970, Elvis PresleyElvis PresleyElvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
recorded the song for his up coming concept album, Elvis CountryElvis Country (I'm 10,000 Years Old)Elvis Country is the thirty-seventh studio album by Elvis Presley, released on RCA Records Elvis Country (I'm 10,000 Years Old) is the thirty-seventh studio album by Elvis Presley, released on RCA Records Elvis Country (I'm 10,000 Years Old) is the thirty-seventh studio album by Elvis Presley,...
(1971).
- In 1973, Al GreenAl GreenAlbert Greene , better known as Al Green, is an American gospel and soul music singer. He reached the peak of his popularity in the 1970s, with hit singles such as "You Oughta Be With Me", "I'm Still In Love With You", "Love and Happiness", and "Let's Stay Together"...
recorded a very soulfull version of the song on the album Call MeCall Me (album)Call Me is the sixth album by soul singer Al Green. It is widely regarded as Green's masterpiece, and has been called one of the best soul albums ever made. In 2003 the TV network VH1 named it the 70th greatest album in any genre...
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- In 1973, LuluLulu (singer)Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, OBE , best known by her stage name Lulu, is a Scottish singer, actress, and television personality who has been successful in the entertainment business from the 1960s through to the present day...
covered the song for her eponymous albumLulu (1973 album)Lulu is a 1973 album by British singer Lulu. It was her first album on Chelsea Records. Produced by American songwriter Wes Farrell, the lead single was "Make Believe World". It also included covers of "Groovin'", "Do Right Woman, Do Right Man" and David Cassidy's "Could it Be Forever"...
.
- In 1975, county singer/guitarist, Narvel FeltsNarvel FeltsNarvel Felts is an American country music singer. Known for his soaring tenor and high falsetto, Felts enjoyed his greatest success during the 1970s, most famously 1975's "Reconsider Me."-Career:...
, recorded a successful cover which peaked at number twelve on the Hot Country Singles chart.
- In 1976, R&B singer, Dorothy MooreDorothy MooreDorothy Moore is an American pop, R&B, and soul singer best known for her 1976 hit song, "Misty Blue".-Career:...
recorded her version which reached number seven on the soul charts and number fifty seven on the Hot 100
- In 1982, The Spinners recorded their version which peaked at number forty-three on the soul chart and number sixty-seven on the Hot 100.
- In the mid eighties this song was played regularly in Green on RedGreen on RedGreen on Red was an American rock band, formed in the Tucson, Arizona punk scene, but based for most of its career in Los Angeles, California, where it was loosely associated with the Paisley Underground...
concerts.
- In 1994, Al GreenAl GreenAlbert Greene , better known as Al Green, is an American gospel and soul music singer. He reached the peak of his popularity in the 1970s, with hit singles such as "You Oughta Be With Me", "I'm Still In Love With You", "Love and Happiness", and "Let's Stay Together"...
and Lyle LovettLyle LovettLyle Pearce Lovett is an American singer-songwriter and actor. Active since 1980, he has recorded thirteen albums and released 21 singles to date, including his highest entry, the number 10 chart hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, "Cowboy Man"...
performed a version of this song on the concept album Rhythm, Country and BluesRhythm, Country and Blues-Production:*Produced By Tony Brown & Don Was*Executive Producers: Tony Brown, Al Teller, Kathy Nelson*Recorded, Engineered & Mixed By Bob Clearmountain*Mastered By Doug Sax-Personnel:*Drums: Kenny Aronoff, Ricky Fataar, Curt Bisquera, Paul Leim...
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- The SimpsonsThe SimpsonsThe Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series is a satirical parody of a middle class American lifestyle epitomized by its family of the same name, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie...
covered the song on the album The Yellow AlbumThe Yellow AlbumThe Yellow Album is The Simpsons second album of originally recorded songs, released as a follow up to the 1990 album The Simpsons Sing the Blues. Though it was released in 1998, it had been recorded years earlier, after the success of the first album...
, released in 1998.
- Cybill ShepherdCybill ShepherdCybill Lynne Shepherd is an American actress, singer and former model. Her best known roles include starring as Jacy in The Last Picture Show, as Betsy in Taxi Driver, as Madeleine Spencer in Psych, as Maddie Hayes on Moonlighting, as Cybill Sheridan on Cybill, and as Phyllis Kroll on The L...
covered the song in 1999 on the album Songs from the Cybill Show, which accompanied her sitcom CybillCybillCybill is an American television sitcom created by Chuck Lorre, which aired on CBS from January 2, 1995 to July 13, 1998. Starring Cybill Shepherd, the series revolves around Cybill Sheridan, a twice-divorced single mother of two and struggling actress in her 40s, who has never gotten her show...
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- In 2005, George JonesGeorge JonesGeorge Glenn Jones is an American country music singer known for his long list of hit records, his distinctive voice and phrasing, and his marriage to Tammy Wynette....
covered the song on the Hits I Missed...And One I Didn'tHits I Missed...And One I Didn'tHits I Missed...And One I Didn't is an album by country music singer George Jones, released in 2005.-History:Originally conceived as "songs I wished I had recorded," Jones recorded eleven songs that included many he had passed on over the years that...
album.
- In 2010 Dave MatthewsDave MatthewsDavid John "Dave" Matthews is a South African–born American musician and occasional actor, best known as the lead vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band...
and Zac Brown performed it together
- In 2010 a duet recorded by Willie Nelson and Juice NewtonJuice NewtonJudith Kay "Juice" Newton is an American Pop music and Country singer, songwriter and guitarist...
was released on Newton's album Duets, Friends & Memories. The recording was also released as a single.