Any Chris Isaak fans?

bossaholic · December 14th, 2009, 09:33 PM

Been a fan since '85.

Going to see him Dec 30 in Indy. Looking forward to getting drenched in some reverb!

One of his best:

Tonetele · December 14th, 2009, 09:55 PM

Yeah I like the crooner-good voice and good laid back music for our summers with a beer or three. He's well liked down here and he likes us. Tonetele, Australia.

timmytVA · December 14th, 2009, 09:59 PM

I really like a lot of Chris' stuff although the last I bought was "Speak of the Devil" (1998 or so). That CD didn't do it for me and I haven't gone back to the well so to speak. "San Francisco Days" and "Forever Blue" are my favorites although his first two have their followers too.

He puts on a hell of a live show. The "talent" in the crowd is usually quite impressive.

Tim

emu! · December 14th, 2009, 10:25 PM

Wicked Game is one of my vocal warm-up songs. I still don't have the confidence to try it in public...but one of these days, I might...

Outlaw_Twanga · December 14th, 2009, 10:28 PM

count me as one. great voice great music.

E5RSY · December 14th, 2009, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmytVA

I really like a lot of Chris' stuff although the last I bought was "Speak of the Devil" (1998 or so). That CD didn't do it for me and I haven't gone back to the well so to speak. "San Francisco Days" and "Forever Blue" are my favorites although his first two have their followers too.

After "San Francisco Days" a key element of "Chris Isaak" went missing. In the video above it's the guy with the Stratocaster on stage-left. That's James Wilsey (a TDPRI member and occasional poster), and he was as much responsible for the success of those first four records as Chris was, in my opinion. Chris, although having tried, has never re-captured "his" sound again after they went their separate ways.

Scott

Robert H. · December 14th, 2009, 10:48 PM

Wicked Game is a gem. When I put it on in the car while I'm driving, it feels like I'm in some movie...

CharlieO · December 14th, 2009, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E5RSY

After "San Francisco Days" a key element of "Chris Isaak" went missing. In the video above it's the guy with the Stratocaster on stage-left. That's James Wilsey (a TDPRI member and occasional poster), and he was as much responsible for the success of those first four records as Chris was, in my opinion. Chris, although having tried, has never re-captured "his" sound again after they went their separate ways.

Scott

+1, although I am indeed a big Chris Isaak fan. We did a couple of nightclub shows in the mid-80's, and he and his band were great. I'd also agree with timmytVA's comment about the talent in the crowd. Usually good enough to distract me from the stage.

bossaholic · December 14th, 2009, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E5RSY

After "San Francisco Days" a key element of "Chris Isaak" went missing. In the video above it's the guy with the Stratocaster on stage-left. That's James Wilsey (a TDPRI member and occasional poster), and he was as much responsible for the success of those first four records as Chris was, in my opinion. Chris, although having tried, has never re-captured "his" sound again after they went their separate ways.

Scott

Yes, Jimmy Wilsey is a GREAT guitarist and a GREAT guy! I love his latest CD "EL DORADO". He definitely was the early Chris Isaak sound. I like Hershal, but I really miss Jimmy.

Jimmy's reverb is so wet, you need a raincoat listening to him play.

sotob · December 14th, 2009, 10:59 PM

Indeed! Baja sessions was the soundtrack to last summers vacation.

Dave_O · December 14th, 2009, 11:01 PM

Loved his stuff. Loved the clean guitar and the fantastic vocals. And the great songs. Imagine my surprise when I found James Wilsey is a TDPRI member.

I did a support back in the 90s, with the post JCW line-up, with Hershel Yatovitz on guitar. A fine player as well, IMO. And as an entertainer, I reckon Chris Isaak is one of the best I've ever seen.

Do a member search for Wicked GTR...

A great player, and a gracious man.

sk8centilli · December 14th, 2009, 11:01 PM

I saw him in Kalamazoo about 10yrs ago - FAN freakin' TASTIC!

ibobunot · December 14th, 2009, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E5RSY

Chris, although having tried, has never re-captured "his" sound again after they went their separate ways.

+ 1

T_red7882 · December 14th, 2009, 11:43 PM

I'm a big fan, he and his band(s) rock.

HoodieMcFoodie · December 14th, 2009, 11:55 PM

Yeah another fan here. He's one of few artists where my wife and I are on the same page. We saw him when he was here last and he put on a great show.

fretbuzzard · December 15th, 2009, 12:03 AM

Love his stuff! A couple of recent covers for your listening pleasure (that LeAnn Rimes ain't too bad either!):

E5RSY · December 15th, 2009, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by fretbuzzard

(that LeAnn Rimes ain't too bad either!)

No, she is not. Anyone out there seen that CMT Crossroads with her and Joss Stone? They are simply great together. Probably my favorite episode. Alas, I digress...

E5RSY · December 15th, 2009, 01:00 AM

While we're on Chris Isaak, I've always wondered which songs/parts Danny Gatton played on the "San Francisco Days" record. Anyone know the specifics???

Scott

bossaholic · December 15th, 2009, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E5RSY

While we're on Chris Isaak, I've always wondered which songs/parts Danny Gatton played on the "San Francisco Days" record. Anyone know the specifics???

Scott

I think it's "Can't do a Thing (To Stop me) but I am not sure.

Sounds like Danny and his sweeps and pedal steel trick:

simonc · December 15th, 2009, 02:51 AM

Pretty big fan of the stuff with JCW on guitar......

Is it just me or does the playing on "Wicked game" sound like it was influeneced a bit by Peter Green on "Albatross"?

What say you, WickedGTR?

sneakyjapan · December 15th, 2009, 03:14 AM

got all his CDs.

redstringuitar · December 15th, 2009, 03:46 AM

When someone mentions Chris Isaak, I always think "Wicked Game", brilliant stuff!

JayFreddy · December 15th, 2009, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bossaholic

Yes, Jimmy Wilsey is a GREAT guitarist and a GREAT guy! I love his latest CD "EL DORADO".

Does anyone know if this CD is available again at prices mere mortals can actually afford? Last time I checked, it was out of print, and NOS copies were selling on Amazon for $70 each! I PM'd Mr. Wilsey about it on TDPRI, and he said that price was too high, and that he'd look into it. Never heard back from him, but I'd still like to get a copy of his CD.

RomanS · December 15th, 2009, 06:50 AM

Big, big fan here, Chris Isaak is one of my favorite singers, and JC Wilsey's guitar on the early albums made some of my all-time-favorite guitar tones (also love his solo CD); but I do like some of the later, post-Wilsey stuff, too, particularly the "Baja Session"-album.

Noodler · December 15th, 2009, 07:21 AM

Was in a shop the other day and heard him playing. I asked the salesperson what it was and she said it was some Christmas CD. Sounded like smooth jazz though. Does he have a current Christmas or Jazzy CD? Can't find it. Cheers.

JayFreddy · December 15th, 2009, 07:45 AM

(click to visit Amazon)

Durtdog · December 15th, 2009, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayFreddy

Does anyone know if this CD is available again at prices mere mortals can actually afford? Last time I checked, it was out of print, and NOS copies were selling on Amazon for $70 each! I PM'd Mr. Wilsey about it on TDPRI, and he said that price was too high, and that he'd look into it. Never heard back from him, but I'd still like to get a copy of his CD.

It's available on iTunes, if you want a digital copy.

castpolymer · December 15th, 2009, 07:56 AM

Chris Isaak is as cool as the other side of the pillow.

Noodler · December 15th, 2009, 08:13 AM

Not on iTunes Australia, but nor is most of Redd Volkaert's stuff either. Will order actual CD. This is going to sit proudly and dustily next to Bing Crosby's White Christmas until each December. Cheers.

bossaholic · December 15th, 2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by JayFreddy

Does anyone know if this CD is available again at prices mere mortals can actually afford? Last time I checked, it was out of print, and NOS copies were selling on Amazon for $70 each! I PM'd Mr. Wilsey about it on TDPRI, and he said that price was too high, and that he'd look into it. Never heard back from him, but I'd still like to get a copy of his CD.

Holy Moly! You ain't kidding! I just checked Amazon and used copies are at $253.00 !!!!!!!

You can always get a digital download of the album at Amazon for $9.00

http://www.amazon.com/El-Dorado/dp/B...0892836&sr=8-2

Mik · December 15th, 2009, 11:27 AM

I am about as amazed there was a Blue Hotel vid as I would be if a Heartbreak Hotel vid was unearthed!

bossaholic · December 15th, 2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Mik

I am about as amazed there was a Blue Hotel vid as I would be if a Heartbreak Hotel vid was unearthed!

It's very common. Chris originally put it on a video compilation VHS tape back in the early 90's.

It's now part of his greatest hits CD/DVD package with an awesome and hilarious dvd commentary track by Chris.

They shot that video over in Europe and they put so much Aqua Velvet in his hair, it would run down into his eyes and make him cry.

kelnet · December 15th, 2009, 11:52 AM

Chris Isaak is one of my favourite artists. I love the combination of upbeat and blue that he pulls of so well.

Justinvs · December 15th, 2009, 02:23 PM

Yeah, he's got some amazing pipes. Wicked Games and Bad,Bad Thing are my favorites, although let's face it, without the guitar parts they wouldn't stand out like they do.

Justin

Nighthawk · December 15th, 2009, 02:27 PM

Yeah I like Chris. Very different kind of sound, sort of edgy and just a bit sinister. Not all the time but....

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bossaholic Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Maui Hawaii/Fort Wayne, IN Age: 46 Posts: 1,553	Any Chris Isaak fans? Been a fan since '85. Going to see him Dec 30 in Indy. Looking forward to getting drenched in some reverb! One of his best:

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Dave_O Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 49 Posts: 2,014 41 Photos	Loved his stuff. Loved the clean guitar and the fantastic vocals. And the great songs. Imagine my surprise when I found James Wilsey is a TDPRI member. I did a support back in the 90s, with the post JCW line-up, with Hershel Yatovitz on guitar. A fine player as well, IMO. And as an entertainer, I reckon Chris Isaak is one of the best I've ever seen. Do a member search for Wicked GTR... A great player, and a gracious man. __________________ The Hard Way and now... The Prairie Oysters "A bad day playing guitar beats the best day shovelling concrete."--Me.

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sk8centilli TDPRI Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kalamazoo Posts: 12	I saw him in Kalamazoo about 10yrs ago - FAN freakin' TASTIC! __________________ "No one ever goes to heaven deservingly and no one ever goes to hell unwillingly." -CS Lewis

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T_red7882 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Francisco Age: 28 Posts: 1,462	I'm a big fan, he and his band(s) rock. __________________ Homebrew tele (modeled after a 52) or MIM std strat-------> Mid 70s SFMV Vibrosonic Reverb, 65 TRRI, or PVC30

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Tonetele Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Australia Age: 54 Posts: 277	Yeah I like the crooner-good voice and good laid back music for our summers with a beer or three. He's well liked down here and he likes us. Tonetele, Australia.

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timmytVA Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Reston, VA Age: 45 Posts: 377	I really like a lot of Chris' stuff although the last I bought was "Speak of the Devil" (1998 or so). That CD didn't do it for me and I haven't gone back to the well so to speak. "San Francisco Days" and "Forever Blue" are my favorites although his first two have their followers too. He puts on a hell of a live show. The "talent" in the crowd is usually quite impressive. Tim

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emu! Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: I ♥ ♪ Posts: 3,670	Wicked Game is one of my vocal warm-up songs. I still don't have the confidence to try it in public...but one of these days, I might...

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Outlaw_Twanga TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hoogie Boogie Land Posts: 82	count me as one. great voice great music.

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Robert H. Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: N. Cal. Age: 56 Posts: 1,376 6 Photos	Wicked Game is a gem. When I put it on in the car while I'm driving, it feels like I'm in some movie...

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sotob Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 176	Indeed! Baja sessions was the soundtrack to last summers vacation.

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HoodieMcFoodie Friend of Leo's Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Taaamworth Age: 48 Posts: 3,055	Yeah another fan here. He's one of few artists where my wife and I are on the same page. We saw him when he was here last and he put on a great show.

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E5RSY Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Round Rock, TX Age: 43 Posts: 1,305	While we're on Chris Isaak, I've always wondered which songs/parts Danny Gatton played on the "San Francisco Days" record. Anyone know the specifics??? Scott __________________ "Out here in the middle, where the buffalo roam, they're puttin' up towers for your cell phone..." --James McMurtry, via Robert Earl Keen

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simonc Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Perth Western Australia Age: 31 Posts: 2,466 4 Photos	Pretty big fan of the stuff with JCW on guitar...... Is it just me or does the playing on "Wicked game" sound like it was influeneced a bit by Peter Green on "Albatross"? What say you, WickedGTR? __________________ I used to be with it, but then they changed what 'it' was. Now, what I'm with isn't it, and what's 'it' seems weird and scary...

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sneakyjapan Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nippon Posts: 3,504 3 Photos	got all his CDs. __________________ quasi mojo

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redstringuitar Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wales Posts: 1,975	When someone mentions Chris Isaak, I always think "Wicked Game", brilliant stuff! __________________ Napolean's pee may be my cup of tea - Boblets

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RomanS Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vienna, Austria Age: 38 Posts: 4,728 22 Photos	Big, big fan here, Chris Isaak is one of my favorite singers, and JC Wilsey's guitar on the early albums made some of my all-time-favorite guitar tones (also love his solo CD); but I do like some of the later, post-Wilsey stuff, too, particularly the "Baja Session"-album. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/romans212 http://www.myspace.com/theneatpickers http://www.thomassoulriverband.com/

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Noodler Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brizvegas aka Brizneyland Age: 34 Posts: 201	Was in a shop the other day and heard him playing. I asked the salesperson what it was and she said it was some Christmas CD. Sounded like smooth jazz though. Does he have a current Christmas or Jazzy CD? Can't find it. Cheers. __________________ You know my baby makes a cherry-pie so hot (soooo hot). Late at night, you know it hits the spot!

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Noodler Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brizvegas aka Brizneyland Age: 34 Posts: 201	Not on iTunes Australia, but nor is most of Redd Volkaert's stuff either. Will order actual CD. This is going to sit proudly and dustily next to Bing Crosby's White Christmas until each December. Cheers. __________________ You know my baby makes a cherry-pie so hot (soooo hot). Late at night, you know it hits the spot!

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Mik Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,885	I am about as amazed there was a Blue Hotel vid as I would be if a Heartbreak Hotel vid was unearthed! __________________ a "motor-bike with a touch of blood in it is better than all the riding animals on earth, because of its logical extension of our faculties, and the hint, the provocations, to excess."-T.E. Lawrence

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kelnet Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Port Moody, BC Posts: 4,209	Chris Isaak is one of my favourite artists. I love the combination of upbeat and blue that he pulls of so well.

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Justinvs Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wise River, Montana Age: 48 Posts: 775	Yeah, he's got some amazing pipes. Wicked Games and Bad,Bad Thing are my favorites, although let's face it, without the guitar parts they wouldn't stand out like they do. Justin

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Nighthawk Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2008 Location: Massachusetts Age: 61 Posts: 3,085	Yeah I like Chris. Very different kind of sound, sort of edgy and just a bit sinister. Not all the time but.... __________________ "History are the lies we tell ourselves in order to make sense of the present"

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