Enchanted Island
The Four Lads
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True love Is an enchanted island And we have found that island From which we'll never roam We stand On an enchanted island A magic yours-and-m6 land That we can call our home If all around, we found A sea of faces I know your face is The only one I'd see True love Is an enchanted island And we're upon that island Wherever we may be
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Written by: AL STILLMAN, ROBERT ALLEN
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Enchanted Island" was a track released by the Canadian quartet, The Four Lads, in 1958.
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Billboard PerformanceThe song did very well on the charts, even making it to number 12 on the US Billboard Top 100 in 1958.
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Song ComposerThe song was written by Sid Wayne and Sherman Edwards, two popular songwriters of the time.
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Record Label"Enchanted Island" was released under the Columbia Records label, one of the heavy hitters in the music industry during the 1950s.
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Significance of SongIt was one of the last big hits by The Four Lads before their popularity waned with the rise of rock 'n' roll music.
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Song's ThemeWith a melancholic melody and the theme of longing for an imagined place, "Enchanted Island" perfectly fits with the four-part harmonies The Four Lads were famous for.
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Genre"Enchanted Island" showcases a perfect blend of traditional pop and vocal jazz, the genres The Four Lads were most recognized for.
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Backing OrchestraFor this song, The Four Lads were accompanied by the Ray Ellis Orchestra, adding depth and warmth to their harmonies.
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Album Appearance"Enchanted Island" also appears in various Four Lads compilation albums, continuing to enchant listeners even over decades.
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Impact and InfluenceDue to its melodic structure and lyrical depth, "Enchanted Island" strongly influenced subsequent musicians and composers in the traditional pop and vocal jazz genres. Even contemporary artists sometimes cover the song due to its enduring appeal.
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