Island in the Sea

Island in the Sea
Studio album by Willie Nelson
Released	1987
Genre	Country
Label	Columbia
Producer	Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson chronology
The Promiseland (1986) Island in the Sea (1987) What a Wonderful World (1987)

Island in the Sea is a 1987 album by country singer Willie Nelson. Its title track was a minor hit. The album also includes the song "Nobody There But Me", featuring Bruce Hornsby and the Range, released as the second single.

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Track listing

All tracks composed by Willie Nelson; except where indicated

1. "Island in the Sea"
2. "Wake Me When It's Over"
3. "Little Things" (Shirley Nelson, Willie Nelson)
4. "The Last Thing on My Mind" (Tom Paxton)
5. "There Is No Easy Way (But There Is a Way)"
6. "Nobody There But Me"
7. "Cold November Wind"
8. "Women Who Love Too Much"
9. "All in the Name of Love"
10. "Sky Train"

Personnel

• Willie Nelson - guitar, vocals, producer
• Paul English - drums
• Mickey Raphael - harmonica
• Bee Spears - bass guitar
• Bobbie Nelson - piano
• Grady Martin - guitar
• Jody Payne - guitar, vocals
• Billy English - percussion
• Chip Young - acoustic guitar
• Mike Leech - bass guitar
• David Briggs - keyboards
• Pete Wade - electric guitar
• Martin Parker - drums
• Bobby Ogdin - piano
• Farrell Morris - percussion, vibes
• Booker T. Jones - drums, keyboards, acoustic guitar, bass guitar
• Bruce Hornsby - piano, synthesizer
• Peter Harris - guitar
• George Marinelli, Jr. - guitar
• John Mollo - drums
• Joe Puerta - bass guitar
• Bill Johnson - art direction
• Bill Imhoff - illustration

Chart performance

Chart (1987)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums	14