Island in the Sea
Encyclopedia
Island in the Sea is a 1987 album by country
singer Willie Nelson
. The title track was a minor hit. It also includes the song "Nobody There But Me" featuring Bruce Hornsby
and the Range. This was released as the second single.
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
singer Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Hugh Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie , combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust , made Nelson one of the most recognized...
. The title track was a minor hit. It also includes the song "Nobody There But Me" featuring Bruce Hornsby
Bruce Hornsby
Bruce Randall Hornsby is an American singer, pianist, accordion player, and songwriter. Known for the spontaneity and creativity of his live performances, Hornsby draws frequently from classical, jazz, bluegrass, folk, Motown, rock, blues, and jam band musical traditions with his songwriting and...
and the Range. This was released as the second single.
Track listing
- "Island in the Sea"
- "Wake Me When It's Over"
- "Little Things"
- "Last Thing on My Mind"
- "There Is No Easy Way (But There Is a Way)"
- "Nobody There But Me"
- "Cold November Wind"
- "Women Who Love Too Much"
- "All in the Name of Love"
- "Sky Train"
Personnel
- Willie NelsonWillie NelsonWillie Hugh Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie , combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust , made Nelson one of the most recognized...
- Guitar, vocals, producer - Paul EnglishPaul EnglishPaul English is Willie Nelson's longtime drummer who started playing with him in Fort Worth in 1955. He did not become Nelsons regular drummer until 1966, though. In the years in between he played with Delbert McClinton among others. In the early days, one of his duties was to serve as a strong...
- Drums - Mickey RaphaelMickey RaphaelMichael Siegfried "Mickey" Raphael is a professional harmonica player, best known for his work with Willie Nelson. He has recorded with Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Elton John, Mötley Crüe, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Wynton Marsalis, Kenny Chesney, U2 and Neil Young.Raphael's style is mostly second...
- Harmonica - Bee Spears - Bass
- Bobbie Nelson - Piano
- Grady MartinGrady MartinThomas Grady Martin was one of the most renowned, inventive and historically significant American session musicians in country music and rockabilly....
- Guitar - Jody PayneJody PayneJody Payne is an American country musician and singer. He is probably best known as a longtime guitarist in Willie Nelson's band....
- Guitar, vocals - Billy English - Percussion
- Chip Young - Acoustic guitar
- Mike Leech - Bass
- David BriggsDavid Briggs (American musician)David Briggs is an American keyboardist, record producer, arranger, composer and studio owner....
- Keyboards - Pete Wade - Electric Guitar
- Martin Parker - Drums
- Bobby Odgin - Piano
- Farrell Morris - Percussion, vibes
- Booker T. JonesBooker T. JonesBooker T. Jones is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, record producer and arranger, best known as the frontman of the band Booker T. and the MGs. He has also worked in the studios with many well-known artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, earning him a Grammy Award for lifetime...
- Drums, keyboards, acoustic guitar, bass - Bruce HornsbyBruce HornsbyBruce Randall Hornsby is an American singer, pianist, accordion player, and songwriter. Known for the spontaneity and creativity of his live performances, Hornsby draws frequently from classical, jazz, bluegrass, folk, Motown, rock, blues, and jam band musical traditions with his songwriting and...
- Piano, synthesizer - Peter Harris - Guitar
- George Marinelli, Jr. - Guitar
- John Mollo - Drums
- Joe Puerta - Bass
- Bill Johnson - Art direction
- Bill Imhoff - Illustration
Chart performance
Chart (1987) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 14 |