José Carreras Island in the sun (with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra)

, JoséCarreras and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra perform at the Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna. See the lyrics below. Island in the sun by Irving Burgie Harry Belafonte Watch the full concert here: Lyrics: 1. Verse: This is my island in the sun Where my people have toiled since time begun So I may sail on many a sea Her shores will always be home to me Chorus: Oh, island in the sun Willed to me by my father s hand All my days I will sing in praise Of your forest, waters, your shining sand 2. Verse: As morning breaks the heaven on high I lift my heavy load to the sky Sun comes down with a burning glow Mingles my sweat with the earth below Chorus: Oh, island in the sun Willed to me by my father s hand All my days I will sing in praise Of your forest, waters, your shining sand 3. Verse: I see woman on bended knee Cutting cane for her family I see man at the waterside Casting nets at the surging tide Chorus: Oh, island in the s