Happy To Be On An Island In the Sun

Demis Roussos

About Happy To Be On An Island In the Sun

"Happy to Be on an Island in the Sun" is a song by Greek singer Demis Roussos. It was released as a single in 1975. The song was included on Roussos' 1976 album Happy to Be....


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Sitting in the sun waiting for a seniorita to show,  He just playing melodies from Spain and Mexico,  Soft wind blowing the smell of sweet roses to, each and every one,  Happy to be on an island in the sun,    Mothers with their children waiting in the cool of the shade,  And thirsty be por coming from the fields to drink, tea and lemonade,  Old man urging, his days going, his, working days done,  HeÆs happy to be on an island in the sun,    All the stars come out and shine so bright,  ItÆs so romantic to be in that moon leads paradise,  Love is going to shine a welcoming light when I,  Looking to the eyes of the seniorita tonight,    Sitting in the sun waiting for a seniorita to show,  He just playing melodies from Spain and Mexico,  Soft wind blowing the smell of sweet roses to, each and every one,  Happy to be on an island in the sun,    Happy to be on an island in the sun,  La la la la la laàà

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Demis Roussos

Artemios (Demis) Ventouris Roussos (Greek: Ντέμης Ρούσσος, born 15 June 1946) is a Greek singer and performer who had a string of international hit records as a solo performer in the 1960s and 1970s after having been a member of Aphrodite's Child, a progressive rock group that also included the well renowned Vangelis. He has sold over 40 million albums worldwide. more »

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10 facts about this song

Genre
"Happy to Be on an Island in the Sun" by Demis Roussos falls under the genre of Pop music. It's a soft, sweet, and melodic song that showcases his characteristic falsetto voice perfectly.
Release Year
The song was released in 1975 and quickly became a hit across many European countries.
Chart Performance
It reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in 1976 and held its place for 5 consecutive weeks.
Album
"Happy to Be on an Island in the Sun" was featured on the album "Forever and Ever," which is among Demis Roussos' most popular albums.
Song Theme
The themes of the song concentrate on peace, serenity, and the joy of being alone on an island in the sun, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. This dreamy description suits the mellow melody of the song.
Singer Background
Demis Roussos, born as Artemios Ventouris Roussos, was a Greek singer and performer renowned for his emotional and distinctive vocal qualities. He passed away in 2015, but his music still enjoys popularity around the globe.
Songwriter
The song was composed by Demis Roussos himself, showing a softer, more relaxed side to his usual songwriting style.
Length
The original version of "Happy to Be on an Island in the Sun" has a running time of 3 minutes and 10 seconds
Language
The entire song is sung in English, unlike many of Demis' best-known songs, which are often performed in his native Greek.
Legacy
Despite the song's age, it continues to be a popular song on radio stations that play classic pop and rock. Its enduring popularity demonstrates the lasting appeal of Demis Roussos' unique vocal style and the song's romantic sentiments.

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