My Isle of Golden Dreams
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns · The Three Bells [Bear Family] [1993]
I hear the voice of my land
Calling me it seems
Those fair Hawaiian Islands
My isle of golden dreams.
Out of the mist, lips I have kissed, call tenderly
Out of the west, hands I have pressed, beckon to me
Over the sea, waiting for me, lonely and blue
Somebody sighs, somebody cries, I love you, I love you.
Drifting in dreams, drifting it seems, back to the shore
Where hand in hand, over the sand we'll stroll once more
Heart of my heart, we'll never part, I hear her say
But with the dawn, my dreams have gone, astray.
I hear the voice of my land
Callin' me it seems
Those fair Hawaiian Islands
My isle of golden dreams...
Calling me it seems
Those fair Hawaiian Islands
My isle of golden dreams.
Out of the mist, lips I have kissed, call tenderly
Out of the west, hands I have pressed, beckon to me
Over the sea, waiting for me, lonely and blue
Somebody sighs, somebody cries, I love you, I love you.
Drifting in dreams, drifting it seems, back to the shore
Where hand in hand, over the sand we'll stroll once more
Heart of my heart, we'll never part, I hear her say
But with the dawn, my dreams have gone, astray.
I hear the voice of my land
Callin' me it seems
Those fair Hawaiian Islands
My isle of golden dreams...
My Isle of Golden Dreams
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns deliver a hauntingly beautiful ballad on their 1993 Bear Family release, The Three Bells. The track exemplifies the group's signature blend of traditional gospel and soul, characterized by Brown's emotive vocal delivery and the band's intricate, driving rhythm section. Recorded in the late 1960s, the song reflects the era's deep spiritual yearning, weaving together themes of faith and longing that permeate their discography. As a standout from this catalog, it showcases the group's ability to transform sacred texts into accessible, soul-stirring music that resonates across generations of listeners seeking authentic religious expression.