Island Hopping Top Ten: Living on the Island (#6)
By Four Walls
@FourWalls (86940)
United States
November 30, 2021 10:47am CST
We’re halfway through this cruise around songs with “island” in the title, a salute to @JoyDorsey and her frequent cruises. Today’s tune wasn’t a hit, and you might be a little surprised to see this above an Elton John song. I have to surprise you sometime! 
#6: Living on the Island - Chris de Burgh
Well, wouldn’t this just make you pay the ferryman? Or even fix a price???
Yes, this is on the album that featured de Burgh’s “breakthrough” song “Don’t Pay the Ferryman.” In fact, it’s the song right after that tune on the album (not that I ever had the album or anything 
). I guess if the ferryman gets you to the island you can pay him, and then enjoy life!
So enjoy this little-known tune that has a little touch of Buffett and Rafferty, and is all Chris deBurgh.
Living on the Island
Written by Chris de Burgh
Recorded by Chris de Burgh
From The Getaway, 1982
Watching all the people that come and go:
#6: Living on the Island - Chris de Burgh
Well, wouldn’t this just make you pay the ferryman? Or even fix a price???
Yes, this is on the album that featured de Burgh’s “breakthrough” song “Don’t Pay the Ferryman.” In fact, it’s the song right after that tune on the album (not that I ever had the album or anything ). I guess if the ferryman gets you to the island you can pay him, and then enjoy life!
So enjoy this little-known tune that has a little touch of Buffett and Rafferty, and is all Chris deBurgh.
Living on the Island
Written by Chris de Burgh
Recorded by Chris de Burgh
From The Getaway, 1982
Watching all the people that come and go:
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupLiving On The Island · Chris De BurghThe Getaway? 1982 A&M Records Ltd.Released on: 1982-12-19Producer: Rupert Hi...
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@FourWalls (86940)
• United States
30 Nov 21
Why, I hope the lady in red stops by to educate you! 
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@FourWalls (86940)
• United States
30 Nov 21
His name is probably familiar because of this…..
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupThe Lady In Red · Chris De BurghInto The Light? 1986 A&M Records Ltd.Released on: 1986-01-01Associated Performer...
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@RasmaSandra (98157)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
30 Nov 21
Never heard this before but I do like a lot of Chris de Burgh songs so thanks for sharing,
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@FourWalls (86940)
• United States
1 Dec 21
Yeah, that’s the song everyone remembers him for. I like it, too. It’s one of those that gets glued to your brain when you hear it once. 
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