Richard Jon Smith - Day-o / Island in the sun
South African artist born in Cape Town, known as "Mr Knockout" by his fans. He had 7 South African Top 20 hits between 1973 and 1980, including this song that reached #4 on the South African Top 20 in 1980, and which charted for 12 weeks.
The song was produced by Robert Schröder, and backing musicians included:
● Kevin Kruger - drums
● Les Goode - bass
● Malcolm Watson - guitar
● Glynn Storm - keyboards
● Backing vocals - Malie Kelly and Avryl Stockley