Enchanted Island

Ray Ellis Orchestra, The Four Lads

About Enchanted Island

Enchanted Island is a 1958 Technicolor adventure film distributed by Warner Bros., directed by Allan Dwan, produced by Benedict Bogeaus, and written by Harold Jacob Smith, James Leicester, and Al Stillman. It is based on Herman Melville's novel Typee, which was also the film's working title. The title song, "Enchanted Island", written by Stillman and Robert Allen, was performed on the soundtrack by The Four Lads, who had a hit recording of the song on Columbia Records. The film started out as an RKO movie, but when RKO when bankrupt, it was released by Warner Bros. Enchanted Island was also the next-to-last film directed by Dwan, whose prolific career dated back to 1913. It was the last big-screen appearance of one of the film's stars, Jane Powell. 


Year:
2000
3:02
86 
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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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The Four Lads

The Four Lads is a popular Canadian male singing quartet. In the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, the group earned many gold singles and albums. Its million-selling signature tunes include "Moments to Remember," "Standin' on the Corner," "No, Not Much," "Who Needs You," and "Istanbul." more »

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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.
Billboard Performance
The song did very well on the charts, even making it to number 12 on the US Billboard Top 100 in 1958.
Song Composer
The song was written by Sid Wayne and Sherman Edwards, two popular songwriters of the time.
Record Label
"Enchanted Island" was released under the Columbia Records label, one of the heavy hitters in the music industry during the 1950s.
Significance of Song
It was one of the last big hits by The Four Lads before their popularity waned with the rise of rock 'n' roll music.
Song's Theme
With 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.
Genre
"Enchanted Island" showcases a perfect blend of traditional pop and vocal jazz, the genres The Four Lads were most recognized for.
Backing Orchestra
For this song, The Four Lads were accompanied by the Ray Ellis Orchestra, adding depth and warmth to their harmonies.
Album Appearance
"Enchanted Island" also appears in various Four Lads compilation albums, continuing to enchant listeners even over decades.
Impact and Influence
Due 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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