Island of Lost Souls

Blondie, Debbie Harry

About Island of Lost Souls

"Island of Lost Souls" is a song recorded by the band Blondie and released as the lead single from their sixth studio album, The Hunter, in April 1982.


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In Babylon
On the boulevard of broken dreams
My will power at the lowest ebb
Oh what can I do?
Oh buccaneer
Can ya help me put my truck in gear?
Can ya take me far away from here?
Save my soul from sin?

You want to get away you've had it man
Nothing's going right
So come sit on the sands of the island
Island of Lost Souls

No luxuries, no no amenities
Too dull, your senses
Oh oh only primitive
"Hey hey really get away," is what he said

Where did he go?
I'm tired of waiting here for him
Where can he be?
He's not with me
Where did he go?
What will I do alone?
Why did he run, run away from me?

The sky is blue the sea is warm and clear
And golden sands are calling out to you inviting
Make a new man out of you

You can come for a while come with a friend
Forget about work start all over again
Let the real you through, here's what we do

Where did he go?
I'm tired of waiting here for him
Where can he be?
He's not with me
Where did he go?
What will I do alone?
Why did he run, run away from me?

Oh buccaneer
Can ya help me put my truck in gear?
Can ya take me far away from here?
Save my soul from sin?

No luxuries, no no amenities
Too dull, your senses
Oh oh only primitive
Hey hey really get away
Island of Lost Souls

Hey ya hey ya hey ya Island of Lost Souls

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Blondie

Blondie is an American rock band, founded by singer Deborah Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. The band was a pioneer in the early American New Wave and punk scenes of the mid-1970s. Their first two albums contained strong elements of these genres, and although successful in the United Kingdom and Australia, Blondie was regarded as an underground band in the United States until the release of Parallel Lines in 1978. Over the next three years, the band achieved several hit singles including "Call Me", "Atomic" and "Heart of Glass" and became noted for its eclectic mix of musical styles incorporating elements of disco,pop,rap, and reggae, while retaining a basic style as a New Wave band. more »

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Written by: CHRISTOPHER STEIN, DEBORAH HARRY

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10 facts about this song

Song Facts
"Island of Lost Souls" was released by Blondie on April 1982. - It's the first single from their sixth studio album, "The Hunter".
Chart Performance
"Island of Lost Souls" reached the No. 11 position in the United Kingdom Singles Chart. - The song also hit No. 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Song Theme
The song is based on a tropical theme inspired by the imagery of a deserted island.
Music Video
The music video for "Island of Lost Souls" was directed by David Mallet. - It features Blondie members in a tropical island setup.
Composers Information
The song was composed by Blondie's lead vocal, Debbie Harry, and keyboardist, Chris Stein.
Critical Reception
Critics have often referred to this song as being a departure from Blondie's usual punk rock and new wave style, venturing more into pop music. - The song received mixed reviews, with some critics appreciating the adventurous production while others found it less appealing compared to their previous hits.
Performances
The band performed "Island of Lost Souls" live on the popular British music show "Top of the Pops" in 1982.
Song Run Time
The duration of the song is approximately 3 minutes and 48 seconds.
Blondie's Hiatus
After releasing "The Hunter" album and its singles, Blondie went on indefinite hiatus due to internal issues and various personal problems among band members.
Grammy Winning Band
Blondie, the creator of "Island of Lost Souls", is a Grammy-award winning band recognized for its pioneering role in the new wave and punk scenes of the mid-late 1970s.

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