Willie Nelson – Funny How Time Slips Away
“Funny How Time Slips Away” is a country song written and originally recorded by Willie Nelson. It was released as a single in June 1961 by Monument Records. The song reached number 23 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
Background and composition
“Funny How Time Slips Away” was written by Willie Nelson in 1960. The song is a ballad about the passage of time and the loss of love. The song’s lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and they speak to the universal experience of loss.
Recording and production
“Funny How Time Slips Away” was recorded in 1961 at the Quonset Hut Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. The song was produced by Chet Atkins.
The recording features Willie Nelson on vocals and acoustic guitar. Nelson’s vocals are warm and expressive, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a gentle acoustic guitar accompaniment.
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“Funny How Time Slips Away” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Willie Nelson in 1960.
- It was released as a single in June 1961 by Monument Records.
- The song reached number 23 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
- “Funny How Time Slips Away” has been covered by many artists, including Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, and Bob Dylan.