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{{Short description|2001 single by Weezer}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Island in the Sun
| cover = Island in the Sun by Weezer Australian single.png
| alt =
| caption = Australian variant of one of the single's standard retail artworks
| type = single
| artist = [[Weezer]]
| album = [[Weezer (Green Album)]]
| B-side = {{unbulleted list|"Oh, Lisa"|"Always"|"Sugar Booger"|"Brightening Day"}}
| released = {{start date|2001|7|16}}
| recorded =
| studio = Cello ([[Los Angeles]])
| genre = *[[Alternative rock]]
*[[power pop]]
| length = 3:20
| label = [[Geffen Records|Geffen]]
| writer = [[Rivers Cuomo]]
| producer = [[Ric Ocasek]]
| prev_title = [[Hash Pipe]]
| prev_year = 2001
| next_title = [[Photograph (Weezer song)|Photograph]]
| next_year = 2001
| misc = {{External music video|{{youTube|erG5rgNYSdk|"Island In The Sun"}}}}
{{External music video|header=no|{{youTube|0C3zgYW_FAM|"Island In The Sun (Spike Jonze version)"}}}}
}}
'''"Island in the Sun"''' is a song by the American [[Rock music|rock]] band [[Weezer]]. It is the second single from the band's third album ''[[Weezer (Green Album)|Weezer]]'', released in 2001. "Island in the Sun" was not originally planned to be on the album, but producer [[Ric Ocasek]] fought for its inclusion. It was a successful radio single and perhaps the band's biggest hit outside of the United States, reaching No. 31 in the [[United Kingdom|UK]] and No. 17 in [[France]]. In January 2002, the Australian [[Triple J Hottest 100]] ranked the song 7 in its [[Triple J Hottest 100, 2001|2001 countdown]].<ref>{{cite web|title= hottest 100 2001 |date= 26 December 2008 |publisher= [[Triple J Hottest 100]] |access-date= February 22, 2014 |url= http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100_08/history/2001.htm}}</ref> "Island in the Sun" is also the most-licensed track in the Weezer catalog.<ref>{{cite web|title= Island In The Sun by Weezer |publisher= Songfacts |access-date= February 22, 2014 |url= http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=7098}}</ref> In 2009, ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]'' named it the 495th greatest song of the 2000s.<ref>{{cite web |title= The Top 500 Tracks of the 2000s: 500-201 |website= [[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |date= August 17, 2009 |access-date= December 14, 2011 |url= http://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/7685-the-top-500-tracks-of-the-2000s-500-201/ |archive-date= May 9, 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140509163614/http://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/7685-the-top-500-tracks-of-the-2000s-500-201/ |url-status= dead }}</ref>
In late 2001, the band reworked the song's solo for their live show. In 2005, lead singer [[Rivers Cuomo]] would often open the band's encore by playing "Island in the Sun" alone on an acoustic guitar from the rear of the venue.{{Citation needed|date=January 2025}}
==Composition==
"Island in the Sun" is an [[alternative rock]]<ref>{{cite web|first= Stephen Thomas |last= Erlewine |author-link= Stephen Thomas Erlewine |title= Weezer – Artist Biography |publisher= [[AllMusic]] |access-date= February 22, 2014 |url= http://www.allmusic.com/artist/weezer-mn0000243008/biography |quote= such songs like "Hash Pipe" and "Island in the Sun" became radio and MTV staples, reestablishing Weezer as one of alt-rock's top dogs.}}</ref> and [[power pop]] song<ref>{{cite web|title= Interviews – Guitar Center: Weezer |publisher= [[Guitar Center]] |url= http://gc.guitarcenter.com/interview/weezer/ |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160819224956/http://gc.guitarcenter.com/interview/weezer/ |archive-date= August 19, 2016}}</ref> that is about three minutes and twenty seconds.<ref name="Cuomo">{{cite web|title= Island in the Sun by Weezer - Digital Sheet Music |website= Musicnotes.net |date= 23 November 2015 |publisher= [[Hal Leonard LLC|Hal Leonard Music Publishing]] |access-date= August 8, 2019 |url= https://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtd.asp?ppn=MN0156208}}</ref> According to the [[sheet music]] published at Musicnotes.com by [[Hal Leonard LLC|Hal Leonard Music]], it is written in the [[time signature]] of [[Time signature#Frequently used time signatures|common time]], with a moderate [[tempo]] of 114 beats per minute.<ref name="Cuomo"/> The sheet music shows a [[Key (music)|key]] of [[G major]], while the [[vocal range]] spans just over an [[octave]], from the low note of F{{music|sharp}}<sub>3</sub> to the high note of G<sub>4</sub>.<ref name="Cuomo"/>
==Reception==
Melissa Bobbitt of [[About.com]] ranked "Island in the Sun" as the 12th best Weezer song, saying it "exemplified a relaxed Southern California spirit".<ref>{{cite web |title= Top 13 Weezer Songs |publisher= [[About.com]] |date= June 11, 2014 |access-date= July 11, 2014 |url= http://90srock.about.com/od/top-picks/tp/Top-13-Weezer-Songs.htm |archive-date= July 12, 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140712123828/http://90srock.about.com/od/top-picks/tp/Top-13-Weezer-Songs.htm |url-status= dead }}</ref> It was named as one of the 12 best post-''[[Pinkerton (album)|Pinkerton]]'' Weezer songs by ''[[The A.V. Club]]'', where they refer to it as "...a reminder that Cuomo really does deserve [[Brian Wilson]] comparisons for reasons beyond being a hermetic weirdo with a solid grasp of pop songcraft".<ref>{{cite web|first= Erik |last= Adams |date= December 1, 2009 |title= Don't let go: 12 great Weezer songs after ''Pinkerton'' |work= [[The A.V. Club]] |url= http://www.avclub.com/milwaukee/articles/dont-let-go-12-great-weezer-songs-after-pinkerton,35603/ |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100609164450/http://www.avclub.com/milwaukee/articles/dont-let-go-12-great-weezer-songs-after-pinkerton,35603/ |archive-date= June 9, 2010}}</ref> On the other hand, Emily Tartanella of ''[[Magnet (magazine)|Magnet]]'' considered it to be the most overrated Weezer song, stating it should be "retired" from commercials and radio stations. Tartanella described it as "so laid back it's practically catatonic".<ref>{{cite magazine|first= Emily |last= Tartanella |title= The Over/Under: Weezer |magazine= [[Magnet (magazine)|Magnet]] |date= June 30, 2009 |access-date= July 11, 2014 |url= http://www.magnetmagazine.com/2009/06/30/the-overunder-weezer/}}</ref>
==Music videos==
There are two different videos for "Island in the Sun".
===Version 1: Mexican wedding===
This video was directed by [[Marcos Siega]]. It shows Weezer playing the song at a Mexican couple's wedding reception, and features all four band members. The groom in the video is played by actor/singer Tony Garcia.
===Version 2: Animals===
This video was directed by [[Spike Jonze]]. It features Weezer playing with various wild animals on a hill. Only [[Brian Bell]], [[Rivers Cuomo]], and [[Patrick Wilson (drummer)|Pat Wilson]] appear in this video, as bassist [[Mikey Welsh]] had left the band shortly before shooting.
==Track listings==
{{Track listing
| headline = US promo CD<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title= Island in the Sun |others= [[Weezer]] |year= 2001 |type= US promo CD liner notes |publisher= [[Geffen Records]] |id= INTR-10465-2}}</ref>
| title1 = Island in the Sun
| length1 = 3:20
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = UK CD1<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title= Island in the Sun |others= Weezer |year= 2001 |type= UK CD1 liner notes |publisher= Geffen Records |id= 497 610-2}}</ref>
| title1 = Island in the Sun
| length1 = 3:20
| title2 = Oh, Lisa
| length2 = 2:45
| title3 = Always
| length3 = 2:05
| title4 = Island in the Sun
| note4 = [[CD-ROM]] video
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = UK CD2<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title= Island in the Sun |others= Weezer |year= 2001 |type= UK CD2 liner notes |publisher= Geffen Records |id= 497 616-2}}</ref>
| title1 = Island in the Sun
| length1 = 3:20
| title2 = Sugar Booger
| length2 = 3:40
| title3 = Brightening Day
| length3 = 2:11
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = UK limited-edition 7-inch yellow vinyl single<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title= Island in the Sun |others= Weezer |year= 2001 |type= UK limited 7-inch single sleeve |publisher= Geffen Records |id= 497 616-7}}</ref>
| title1 = Island in the Sun
| length1 = 3:20
| title2 = Always
| length2 = 2:05
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = Japanese CD single<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title= Island in the Sun |others= Weezer |year= 2001 |type= Japanese CD single disc notes |publisher= Geffen Records |id= UICF-5002}}</ref>
| title1 = Island in the Sun
| length1 = 3:20
| title2 = Teenage Victory Song
| length2 = 3:05
| title3 = Starlight
| length3 = 3:19
}}
<small>An erroneous short mix of "Always" ended up on the singles, and the correct mix (2:48) was released as an MP3 on the band's website.</small>
==Charts==
{{col-begin}}
{{col-2}}
===Weekly charts===
{|class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
!Chart (2001–2002)
!Peak<br/>position
|-
{{single chart|Australiapandora|78|artist=Weezer|song=Island In the Sun|access-date=May 20, 2016|url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20020220130000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20020221-0000/www.aria.com.au/issue620.pdf|urltitle=The ARIA Report – Week Commencing: 14th January 2002 Issue No: 620|rowheader=true}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}
|-
{{single chart|Wallonia Tip|9|artist=Weezer|song=Island In The Sun|rowheader=true|access-date=February 22, 2014}}
|-
!scope="row"|Canada ([[Canadian Singles Chart|Nielsen SoundScan]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://musiccanada.wordpress.com/2017/01/22/nielsen-soundscan-top-40-hits-in-canada-2001/|title=Nielsen SoundScan Top 40 Hits in Canada, 2001
|website=Canadian Music Blog|date=January 22, 2017|accessdate=April 19, 2024}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center"|40
|-
!scope="row"|Canada Radio ([[Nielsen BDS]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.athleticscanada.com/JamMusicCharts/BDS_1.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010926023250/http://www.athleticscanada.com/JamMusicCharts/BDS_1.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2001-09-26|title=The Hits Charts (Airplay) : Top 100 singles|work=[[Broadcast Data Systems]]|accessdate=April 19, 2024}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"| 42
|-
!scope="row"|Europe ([[European Hot 100 Singles|Eurochart Hot 100]])<ref>{{cite magazine|title= Eurochart Hot 100 Singles |magazine= [[Music & Media]] |volume= 20 |issue= 11 |page= 15 |date= March 9, 2002 |access-date= September 7, 2021 |url= https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-and-Media/00s/2002/MM-2002-03-09.pdf}}</ref>
|55
|-
{{single chart|France|17|artist=Weezer|song=Island In The Sun|rowheader=true|access-date=February 22, 2014}}
|-
{{single chart|New Zealand|47|artist=Weezer|song=Island In The Sun|rowheader=true|access-date=February 22, 2014}}
|-
{{single chart|Scotland|30|date=20011103|rowheader=true|access-date=March 28, 2020}}
|-
{{single chart|UK|31|date=20011103|rowheader=true|access-date=February 22, 2014}}
|-
{{single chart|UKrock|5|date=20011103|rowheader=true|access-date=March 28, 2020}}
|-
{{single chart|Billboardbubbling100|11|artist=Weezer|rowheader=true|access-date=July 31, 2018}}
|-
{{single chart|Billboardadultalternativesongs|8|artist=Weezer|rowheader=true|access-date=March 28, 2020}}
|-
{{single chart|Billboardadultpopsongs|33|artist=Weezer|rowheader=true|access-date=March 28, 2020}}
|-
{{single chart|Billboardalternativesongs|11|artist=Weezer|rowheader=true|access-date=March 28, 2020}}
|}
{|class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
!Chart (2008)
!Peak<br/>position
|-
{{single chart|Billboarddigitalsongs|57|artist=Weezer|rowheader=true|access-date=March 28, 2020}}
|}
{|class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
!Chart (2011)
!Peak<br/>position
|-
!scope="row"|Canada ([[Canadian Singles Chart|Nielsen SoundScan]])<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-canada-digital-song-sales/2011-08-13/|title=Canadian Digital Song Sales|magazine=Billboard|date=August 13, 2011 |access-date= March 28, 2020 |archive-date=December 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221225073918/https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-canada-digital-song-sales/2011-08-13/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|42
|}
{|class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
!Chart (2021)
!Peak<br/>position
|-
!scope="row"|Canada ([[Canadian Singles Chart|Nielsen SoundScan]])<ref>{{cite magazine|title= Weezer Chart History (Canadian Digital Songs) |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date= April 19, 2024 |url= https://www.billboard.com/artist/weezer/chart-history/cns/}}</ref>
|17
|}
{{col-2}}
===Year-end charts===
{|class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
!Chart (2001)
!Position
|-
!scope="row"|US Modern Rock Tracks (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|title= Most-Played Modern Rock Songs of 2001 |magazine= [[Airplay Monitor]] |volume= 9 |issue= 51 |page= 40 |date= December 21, 2001}}</ref>
|43
|}
{|class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
!Chart (2002)
!Position
|-
!scope="row"|France (SNEP)<ref>{{cite web|title= Tops de L'année – Top Singles 2002 |publisher= [[Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique|SNEP]] |access-date= July 9, 2020 |url= http://snepmusique.com/les-tops/le-top-de-lannee/top-singles-annee/?annee=2002 |language= fr}}</ref>
|95
|-
!scope="row"|US Triple-A (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|title= The 2002 Allstars: Most-Played Triple-A Songs |magazine= Airplay Monitor |volume= 10 |issue= 51 |page= 52 |date= December 20, 2002}}</ref>
|48
|}
{{col-end}}
==Certifications==
{{Certification Table Top}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Italy|type=single|artist=Weezer|title=Island in the Sun|award=Gold|relyear=2004|certyear=2024|id=13229|access-date=September 24, 2024}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=New Zealand|type=single|artist=Weezer|title=Island in the Sun|award=Platinum|number=3|relyear=2004|certyear=2024|source=radioscope|access-date=December 19, 2024}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Spain|type=single|artist=Weezer|title=Island in the Sun|award=Gold|relyear=2001|certyear=2024|access-date=June 23, 2024}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|type=single|artist=Weezer|title=Island in the Sun|award=Platinum|relyear=2004|certyear=2025|id=16303-2735-1|access-date=June 30, 2025}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|type=single|artist=Weezer|title=Island in the Sun|award=Platinum|number=4|relyear=2001|certyear=2024|access-date=December 19, 2024}}
{{Certification Table Bottom|nosales=true|noshipments=true|streaming=true}}
==Release history==
{|class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
!scope="col"|Region
!scope="col"|Date
!scope="col"|Format(s)
!scope="col"|Label(s)
!scope="col"|{{abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
!scope="row" rowspan="2"|United States
|July 16, 2001
|[[Adult album alternative|Triple A]] radio
|rowspan="5"|[[Geffen Records|Geffen]]
|<ref name="r&r">{{cite magazine|title= Going for Adds |magazine= [[Radio & Records]] |issue= 1410 |pages= 87, 92, 100, 107 |date= July 13, 2001 |access-date= August 16, 2021 |url= https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-RandR/2000s/2001/RR-2001-07-13.pdf}}</ref>
|-
|July 17, 2001
|{{hlist|[[Mainstream rock]]|[[active rock]]|[[alternative radio]]}}
|<ref name="r&r"/>
|-
!scope="row"|Australia
|rowspan="2"|October 22, 2001
|CD
|<ref>{{cite web|title= New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 22nd October 2001 |publisher= [[Australian Recording Industry Association|ARIA]] |issue= 608 |page= 24 |date= October 24, 2001 |access-date= August 16, 2021 |url= http://www.aria.com.au/issue608.PDF |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20020220130000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20020221-0000/www.aria.com.au/issue608.PDF |archive-date= February 20, 2002}} {{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
|-
!scope="row"|United Kingdom
|{{hlist|7-inch vinyl|CD}}
|<ref>{{cite magazine|title= New Releases – For Week Starting October 22, 2001: Singles |magazine= [[Music Week]] |page= 29 |date= October 20, 2001}}</ref>
|-
!scope="row"|Japan
|October 24, 2001
|CD
|<ref>{{cite web|title= 新譜発売日一覧 10月分 |trans-title= New Release Date List for October |publisher= [[Universal Music Japan]] |access-date= August 27, 2023 |url= http://www.universal-music.co.jp/u-pop/mein/release/0110.html |language= ja |archive-date= February 17, 2002 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20020217151427fw_/http://www.universal-music.co.jp/u-pop/mein/release/0110.html}}</ref>
|}
==References==
{{Reflist}}
==External links==
*{{YouTube|erG5rgNYSdk|"Island in the Sun" Official music video (Mexican wedding version)}}
*{{YouTube|0C3zgYW_FAM|"Island in the Sun" Official music video (Animals version)}}
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[[Category:2001 singles]]
[[Category:Geffen Records singles]]
[[Category:Music videos directed by Marcos Siega]]
[[Category:Music videos directed by Spike Jonze]]
[[Category:Songs about islands]]
[[Category:Song recordings produced by Ric Ocasek]]
[[Category:Songs written by Rivers Cuomo]]
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