Islands (Mike Oldfield song)
"Islands" is a single with music by English musician Mike Oldfield and features Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler on vocals.
The single was released in September 1987 and is from the album of the same name, Islands. Andy Mackay Played the oboe on "Islands".
"Islands" | ||||
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Single by Mike Oldfield (featuring Bonnie Tyler) | ||||
from the album Islands | ||||
Released | 14 September 1987 | |||
Genre | Pop rock | |||
Length | 5:35 | |||
Label | Virgin (rights now with Universal Music Publishing Group) | |||
Songwriter(s) | Mike Oldfield | |||
Producer(s) | Mike Oldfield Tom Newman Alan Shacklock | |||
Mike Oldfield singles chronology | ||||
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Track listing
- "Islands" (Extended version) – 5:35
- "When the Nights on Fire" – 6:40
- "The Wind Chimes" (Part 1) – 2:24
Charts
The single charted around Europe.
Chart (1987) | Peak position |
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France Tubes En France | 98 | [1] [2] |
GermanyGfK Entertainment charts | 41 | [3] |
Italy Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana | 41 | [4] |
Spain Productores de Música de España | 22 | [5] |
Swiss Hitparade | 22 | [6] |
UK Singles Chart | 100 | [7] |
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References
- "Tubes En France". Retrieved November 20, 2019.
- "TPM Airplay France". Retrieved April 29, 2020.
- "Offizielle Deutsch Charts GER". Retrieved 2010-01-28.
- "Hit Parade Italia". Retrieved November 11, 2019.
- "Promusicae". Retrieved 2019-10-15.
- "Hit Parade CH". Archived from the original on 2009-06-15. Retrieved 2010-01-28.
- "Official Charts". Retrieved 2010-01-28.
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