Island

Eddy Raven

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"Island" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Eddy Raven. It was released in April 1990 as the fourth single from the album Temporary Sanity. The song reached #10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It was written by Raven and Troy Seals.


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2002
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There was a time
There was a place I loved
That was my moment
That's just the way it was

Careless and crazy
Running to, God knows where
Now where is that heartland?
Where is the one who cares?

I can hear you calling
Wandering boy, come home soon
I hear the music
I see your face in the moon

Who am I fooling?
There's no need for me to pretend
I might sail forever
And never find that island again

I fight with my mem'ry
Find all the pieces I can
Of a beautiful woman
Who trusted her heart in my hands

Now what kind of sailor
Would let such a dream get lost?
Tonight we'd be sailing
Out under the southern cross

I can hear you calling
Wandering boy, come home soon
I hear the music
I see your face in the moon

Who am I fooling?
There's no need for me to pretend
I might sail forever
And never find that island again

Who am I fooling?
There's no need for me to pretend
I might sail forever
And never find that island again
I could sail forever
And never find that island again

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Eddy Raven

Edward Garvin Futch (born August 19, 1944, in Lafayette, Louisiana) is an American country music artist known professionally as Eddy Raven. Known for his Cajun-influenced country music, Raven has been a recording artist since 1962. He has charted more than thirty-five singles in his career, including the Number One hits "I Got Mexico", "Shine, Shine, Shine", "I'm Gonna Get You", "Joe Knows How to Live", "In a Letter to You" and "Bayou Boys", as well as several more Top Ten hits, including seventeen consecutive Top Tens between 1984 and 1990. more »

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Written by: TROY HAROLD SEALS, EDDY RAVEN

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Song Information
"Island" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Eddy Raven.
Album Information
The song was part of the album "The Best of Eddy Raven," which was released in 1988.
Chart Success
"Island" was a hit song that reached number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Musical Style
The song is known for its combination of country music with elements of the cajun and zydeco genres, reflecting Raven's Louisiana roots.
Songwriting
Eddy Raven himself wrote the lyrics of the song. The theme focuses on a romantic, tropical getaway, adding to its appeal.
Label Classification
"Island" was released under the record label, 'RCA Records.'
Collaboration
A part of the song was also recorded in collaboration with well-known country music musician Jo-El Sonnier.
Song Duration
The total length of the song "Island" is approximately three minutes and forty-seven seconds.
Recognition
After decades of its release, the song still remains one of Eddy Raven's most recognizable and beloved hits.
Inspirations
The song "Island" was reportedly inspired by Raven's love for tropical locales and islands.
Innovation
The song is considered one of the early integrations of Latin-infused sound into mainstream country music, which was not common during the time of its release.

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