Living on an Island
Status Quo
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Easy when you're number one Everybody say you're having fun Smiling for the public eye When your body say you want to die Living on an island Looking at another line Waiting for my friend to come And we'll get high Hugh he got a real nice place Cruxie gonna be there soon And I just want to see his face I'm getting lonely in my empty room Living on an island Working at another line Waiting for my friend to come And we'll get high Passing time away in blue skies Thinking of the smile in her eyes Easy, it's easy Living on an island Oh boy, we're having fun Living on an island Thinking 'bout the things I've done Living on an island Searching for an other line Waiting for my friend to come And we'll get high Waiting for my friend to come And we'll get high I said we're gonna get high Yeah, we're gonna get high We're gonna touch the sky Sky...sky...sky...sky...sky...sky...
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Written by: RICHARD JOHN PARFITT, ROBERT YOUNG
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Song Classification"Living on an Island" is a rock song performed by the English band Status Quo.
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Album PlacementThis song came from their 1979 album titled "Whatever You Want."
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Chart PerformanceThe song had a good performance as it peaked at number 16 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Song DurationThe running time of the song is four minutes and forty-seven seconds.
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Lyrical ThemeThe song's lyrics revolve around the theme of solitude and escaping life's pressures to be alone on an island.
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Lead SingerThis song was sung by Francis Rossi, one of the founding members of the band.
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Song Writer"Living on an Island" was written by Francis Rossi along with Bob Young.
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Unique SoundThe song deviates from the band's usual boogie rock style, giving it a unique position in their discography.
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Official VideoThe music video for "Living on an Island" features the band members performing the song in different settings, incorporating the island theme.
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Live PerformancesThe song is regularly performed at Status Quo live shows, often with Rossi introducing the song by describing its background.
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Re-releaseIt was re-released in 1980 on their album "Just Supposin."
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Album SalesThe "Whatever You Want" album, which includes "Living on an Island," achieved double platinum certification by the British Phonographic Industry, signifying over 600,000 copies sold.
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LegacyDespite not reaching the top 10 in the charts, "Living on an Island" remains a fan-favorite song and is considered a classic in Status Quo's collection.
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Music StyleDespite the band being known for their hard rock style, "Living on an Island" brings a softer rock vibe, showing the band's range and versatility.
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Anniversary EditionFor the song's 40th anniversary, Status Quo released a box set that featured the song, along with many of their other hits.
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