It has always bothered me that Chris never really got the attention he deserved for his amazing vocals. In conversations about great singers, he is never mentioned. When I do mention him, people look at me like I'm crazy...
Because he never went main stream digital crap. And he was in a genre all by himself. If he had the attention on the radio he deserved he would have had some serious successes in concerts!
Chris Isaak's first hit was a song called "Lie to Me". Which was released in 1987. But yes, this song "Wicked Games" is the song that truly launched his career.
Heard the original/studio version so many times that every other version (even this one) feels slightly off. The official video certainly didnt hurt either.
Chris Isaak remains a class act. Roy Orbison is nodding with approval, wherever he is now. What a great song. Chris' "San Francisco Days" is another exquisite gem.
@@jeffgoodberry6364 apparently Chris was a big fan of Roy, they met and were good friends; I remember seeing an interview where Chris told a hilarious story about Roy selling a car and waiting til afternoon so the prospective new owner wouldn't notice the dents in the bodywork with the shadows at just the right angle to hide them XD The influence Roy had on Chris' vocals is very apparent
This is one of Chris Isaak's best songs -- maybe THE best one. Beside the lyrics, which are very good, the MUSIC itself is just beautiful, and his voice is beautiful.
Mr Isaak does a brilliant job with this song. The first time I heard "Wicked Game" on the radio I thought, "How is there a Roy Orbison song I've never heard before?"
In the early 90s, every woman alive was into this song - and if you wanted to get with one of them, you were into this song, too. Just saying a lot of good humans owe their existence to this music.
For sure Baby did a bad, bad thing! Saw him at a small venue in San Rafael, CA before he got bog. Great show. The video of this song is sizzling hot! 💥
“It sounds incredible” because these are REAL artists, REAL musicians, REAL talent!!! Not like the crap that is passed off as “music” these days. And the fact that it’s being done live is proof positive! Thanks 😊
Trying to learn "Baby did a bad bad thing " on guitar . I have no rhythm but hay ! As long as nobody's listening I sound great 😂😂😂😂 Like my power of invisibility .
Chris Isaak wrote and recorded this song first, back in the late '80's. Great video with him and Helena Christensen on the beach, check it out!! 🔥🔥🎸🎙️🎵🎶🎶..........
“Strange what desire will make foolish people do” - one of my favorite song lyrics ever. (Though that’s the studio version; in this performance he changes it to “lovers” - still very true. 😊)
This song cuts very deep if you’ve ever been in one of those relationships where you just get strung along and just dropped. I’m sure many others can attest to that as well
Chris has got the smoothest voice, the best hair and the most amazing stage outfits! I love his eponymous album with Heart Full of Soul and Blue Hotel. I caught his show way back in the late 80’s at a small nightclub in San Francisco. And then a friend ran across him at a local record shop and asked for his autograph which he happily did for her along with a quick caricature of his own face. He’s a cool guy.
I’ve seen Chris in concert many times and he never disappoints. At one venue, my parents and I got to hang out with Chris and the band after the concert. They were all very nice people. I recommend you review any of his songs. Great job! Love to you and your family from Duck country!
I saw him perform this in concert back in 1996. He’s amazing. He’s also really nice and stayed after the concert until everyone who wanted an autograph got one. He signed my shirt I bought and talked to me and shook my hand. A true gentleman and humble guy.
His range has always impressed me. I still remember when he guested on Friends. Phoebe joked about how high he could sing, but it really is a beautiful thing to hear. Few in history have it so purely.
Chris wrote the song. It's been used in a few movies and tv shows. notably, the Friends episode when Rachel and Ross finally get together. He had a sitcom called "The Chris Issak Show" on Showtime back in the 90s that was pretty funny. It was described as The American Rock Star Next Door and most of the band was in it too as themselves. Episodes might be on TH-cam. Listen to his other songs. Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing is a great one. so is his cover of Neil Diamond's Solitary Man
I second that 100%. Playing it for a millennial will bring out comments like “Oh, that’s auto tuned” or some other crap. I guess if they’re fed BS then they learn to acquire a taste for BS. They simply can’t accept that music made before the date on their birth certificate is worthy of giving a listen to.
@@Bill_Jones.You'd be surprised most of us millennials know good music. It's the Gen Z's that have no idea. I'm a millennial and Ive been listening to this song for 20+ years💯
@@DosEquis1 Well, I can reply to your comment in a similar way. Generalization will always cause issues. While I'm somewhere in the middle between Gen Y and Z, being born in '98, I'm by common definition Gen Z and I don't really listen to (nowaday's) mainstream stuff and Pink Floyd is one of my favorite bands for example. I also really like Eminem, as a very different example, both also serve a different purpose for me. And I know my sister, who is "proper" Gen Z ('04), also likes some "older" songs (early 2000s and before). Some 80s stuff or 80s characteristics also seems to come back. I do get Bill Jones' last phrase though; I know (or knew) people around my age that had or would have this attitude of "wow, that's old, nah". At least I've heard that about movies, but I think music as well. I guess you just need to be a bit more open and not discard it due to being older than yourself - there's probably something nice you can find in every (recent) decade. :)
That was them rehearsing in a studio. Chris and the band had a series on Showtime for awhile. It was pretty entertaining. The sound on this one was as good as it gets.
This song gives me the feels, remembering when my ex-wife told me she never loved me. Of all the things that happened through our breakup, that was the worst, knowing how much in love we were in our early years and having her deny it.
The first time I heard Wicked Game was in David Lynch's Wild at Heart. It was a really creepy scene with a car crash but the song just jumped off the screen. When I got home I had to find out who sang that song!
I loved that movie, amd always think of David Lynch with this one too! Named one of my ducks Lula even hahaa Chris was in his film Fire Walk with Me (Twin Peaks prequel) 😉
I always think in Lynch when I listen to this song too, one of my favorite directors and one of my favorites singers/actors , and they match really good, every time they worked together was amazing.
Wicked Game is one for the ages. I remember this song when it first came out, and the way it fills a room on a good sound system was just game changing.
Slap yourself darling! Chris originated this beautiful song! Thank you for doing A FANTASTIC REACTION! I always love it when you look at us with that "Mmmhmmmm All Right Look"!! You da bomb you da heat!!! Have a great one! You always make my day!!🙃😃✌👍
Just FYI: You've reacted before to Diana Ankudinova's excellent cover of this song. Her cover and Isaak's original version gives me chills every single time. Thanks!
I have 4 of his CDs autographed by him. I've gone to see him several times here in WA. He is a really, really fun entertainer. One thing I really appreciate about Chris Isaak is that he stays after to meet and greet and sign autographs. He appreciates his fans, and his fans appreciate him. Really nice person, IMO.
Hey Jamel! I *looove* this song. It's so sensual. And I love the way Chris Isaak sings it (he's so handsome 😍). Beyond this song, he's an amazing (and shamefully underrated) artist with a great group of musicians behind him. The director, David Lynch, included some of Isaak's music (like this song), and Chris Isaak himself, in some of his films. "Don't Make Me Dream About You" is from this same time frame. "Baby Did A Bad, Bad Thing", "Blue Hotel", and his debut "Dancin", highly recommended. ☮ out!
James Hetfield from Metallica was so inspired by Chris Isaak that he started experimenting with his voice, which led to their new sound in the Black album.
@@Tarmac76 Hetfield felt like he didn't have a good voice so he stuck to yelling and growling. After hearing Chris Isaak he wanted to experiment with singing and a few years later he felt confident enough to sing. The Black album was considered controversial among fans because it went away from his iconic sound.
I wouldn't go that far. Hetfield told Bob Rock he wanted his vocals to sound like Chris Isaak on the Black Album. It didn't necessarily inspire the sound of the entire record.
I absolutely LOVE Lyle. The first time I heard him, Naomi Judd was doing a guest VJ on VH1 and showed his “She’s No Lady…” video. My head swung around with whiplash! WHO IS THIS?!? Been an immense fan ever since. Hard to pick a fav (too many) but I’ll go with “You’re Not From Texas”.
Somebody's Crying" is another hit of his. In 2001, he had a weekly television show that ran for three years, with his band playing the role of a band trying to become famous. It was hilarious and the music was stellar on every episode.. and I've have been a fan ever since.
Home town boy from the "209". Off the album "Heart Shaped World. Best tracks; Heart Shaped World, Don't Make me Dream About You, Kings of the Highway, Wicked Game, Blue Spanish Sky, and Didley Daddy in my humble opinion. You should check out the mentioned tracks.
The king of breakup songs for men of the 80's and 90's. Check these out: Blue Spanish Sky Nothing's changed Wrong to love you Can't do a thing to stop me
Two interesting things about this song... 1. The lyrics are actually "No, I don't want to fall in love with you". I found this out after learned how to play it for a girlfriend in college (I removed the "don't" when I sang it to her). 2. James Hetfield from Metallica actually used this song as inspiration to take vocal lessons to get more soul in his singing before The Black Album. This can be observed in the song "The Unforgiven".
Jamel if you ever get the chance to see him live do it. His shows are always good, band is always very tight. He is a gifted artist. Heart Shaped wheel is an album worth buying, IMHO.
I don't know how I missed this reaction until now. Thanks for reacting to it. Another Chris Isaak song to check out is "Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing." Stanley Kubrick used it in the movie "Eyes Wide Shut" after hearing Nicole Kidman play it during rehearsals.
i can't believe this didn't come up in my feed. Jamal FINALLY does my favorite song on the planet. Jamal u should watch the video (always tops the sexiest of all tiime) IMO Chris and guys are soooooo much BETTER life. i prefer this version to the orginal like no other) The band has been together sisnce the 89 (Rolly sawles on bass, Herschel on electric guitar, Kenny on drums, Chris on vocals and in later years Scotty on keyboards) Chris writes 90% of the banda lyrica - funny story about this one is some girl called up for some loving and Chris said sure knowing she was nothing but bad knews and had this song written before she got there - so yep, she was trouble but without her we wouldn't have this song - golf clap to her memory. I believe this performance was on the set of the Chris Isaak show - was a fabulous tv show you can't find anymore due to all the copyfright involved. Thanks for reacting this this one. Try Blue Hotel, baby did a bad bad thing, life will go on.any of their elvis (can't help falling in love) or roy orbison. And the note he holds at the end - go ahead count the seconds.( and he can still hold it effortlesse now that he's 60) just FWI Roy Orbison asked them to open for him on toour!! Thats saying something!
I was 6 when this song came out,it's one of the 10 songs I don't think I've ever skipped,food for the soul. One of the others,I can thank my parents, Beds are burning by midnight oil. Such a phenomenal song.
Who remembers "The Chris Isaak Show", a comedy/drama TV show that starred him and his band that eventually ended up with his band playing songs in each episode. Same idea as "The Monkees", but with a plot and missing the silly slapstick. Chris's show was actually pretty good, and of course had really good music.
"So far, so great." So true!! Funnily enough, I was going to listen to this song earlier today and did not get the chance. Now I get to anyway. Chris is from Stockton, CA. Highly recommend the official video with Helena Christiansen. HIM does an especially good cover from early in their career, very heavy.
I seen Chris in Concert in Clinton Ohio in July 2022 if you haven’t seen him you should. He tours every where . I follow him on Facebook and he gives notifications on where he’s playing. He’s 66 now and still sounds soooo good and looks good too ☺️
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OH JAMEL HOW I WISH YOU WOULD HAVE REACTED TO THE OFFICAL VIDEO LMAO ..BROTHER YOU WOULD LOVE IT
His album Live at the Fillmore is great from start to finish, and his comments between songs are funny.
You have to check out Bread "Guitar Man"!!
You should see the actual music video, too.
Love starts with butterflies in the stomach. It ends in a dark room with a bottle of whisky and this song playing on repeat.
Damn lol
Doesn’t it , though ?
Truer words have never been said
One hundred percent!
Shit, I just got here
It has always bothered me that Chris never really got the attention he deserved for his amazing vocals. In conversations about great singers, he is never mentioned. When I do mention him, people look at me like I'm crazy...
Because he never went main stream digital crap. And he was in a genre all by himself. If he had the attention on the radio he deserved he would have had some serious successes in concerts!
Like a modern elvis voice wise
hes an icon
He did it right. Got his money and spent most of his time surfing
My fav male singer since ‘89
Chris Isaak wrote this song and it was originally released in 1989. It was his first hit and the song still gives me goosebumps.
The guitar make me slip into a dream world it sounds that good I never get tired listening to this classic
The video with Helena Christianson (sp?) is Top 10.
Chris Isaak's first hit was a song called "Lie to Me". Which was released in 1987. But yes, this song "Wicked Games" is the song that truly launched his career.
One of those songs that you remember the date and time and WHO the first time you heard it ... wowow ... great songs never die.
Heard the original/studio version so many times that every other version (even this one) feels slightly off. The official video certainly didnt hurt either.
Chris Isaak remains a class act. Roy Orbison is nodding with approval, wherever he is now.
What a great song. Chris' "San Francisco Days" is another exquisite gem.
Every time I hear this song, I think of Roy Orbison. Can't help it.
@@jeffgoodberry6364 apparently Chris was a big fan of Roy, they met and were good friends; I remember seeing an interview where Chris told a hilarious story about Roy selling a car and waiting til afternoon so the prospective new owner wouldn't notice the dents in the bodywork with the shadows at just the right angle to hide them XD The influence Roy had on Chris' vocals is very apparent
Chris is a real musician and surrounded by real musicians.
This is top the bill!
In that case he needs to react to Paolo Nutini !
Can’t stand imaginary musicians.
You damn right!
@@OldDirtybaby yeah..they suck
This is one of Chris Isaak's best songs -- maybe THE best one. Beside the lyrics, which are very good, the MUSIC itself is just beautiful, and his voice is beautiful.
Mr Isaak does a brilliant job with this song. The first time I heard "Wicked Game" on the radio I thought, "How is there a Roy Orbison song I've never heard before?"
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Same here.
Definitely! The Mavericks kind of have that sound too. Always thought that.
Exactly!
Chris has a SEXY voice ,It is kind of Country and kind of Spanish !! ❤️😍
The audio engineer ( “ sound man”) needs a round of applause for this live performance. Incredible sound quality for a great song.
They also did some pitch correction to the recording but still amazing
This version is smooth but the studio version is like buttah
Pretty sure the liner notes read "Recorded at Country Crock Studio for Land-O-Lakes Records"
I think the live performance is better.
I agree. As great as the live version is, the studio version is at a whole different level.
This one is better
I'm getting verklempt....
I have loved this song since the first time I ever heard it. It's SENSUAL. It's haunting. It's just a beautiful song perfectly suited to his voice.
In the early 90s, every woman alive was into this song - and if you wanted to get with one of them, you were into this song, too. Just saying a lot of good humans owe their existence to this music.
A LOT!!!🤘🤘🎵🎼🎶🎧🥁🎸🤣🤣
Good one. 👍 Hahahahahaha
I was a teenager in the 90's, and I was really into the song and the singer! Such a good actor too.
No wonder I wasn't getting laid in the early '90s then.
@@joekunis9986 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Fun fact: he played a cop in the "Silence of the Lambs" so talented!
And a gun for hire in Married to the Mob! Another Jonathan Demme film.
@@Divamarja_CA I always loved the scene with him as 'the clown' at the burger place!
One of my ALL TIME favorite songs by Chris Isaak. The whole album, "Heart Shaped World", is good.
I really love the song “Can’t do a thing to stop me”.
And the title song was no slouch, either. Great album.
Don't get me started..love Wrong to Love You. I remember an article called him a big crybaby. Nobody does it better. Sigh...
And Baja Sessions ♥️ I Wonder 🎶
I’m partial to San Francisco Days myself.
He's a favorite. Check out his other songs like
Baby did a bad, bad thing
Yes, please! 🔥❤️
Dancin' one of my favourites
My favorite song by him is "Somebody's Cryin"
Wonderful song. One of his naughtiest videos though.
For sure Baby did a bad, bad thing! Saw him at a small venue in San Rafael, CA before he got bog. Great show. The video of this song is sizzling hot! 💥
“It sounds incredible” because these are REAL artists, REAL musicians, REAL talent!!! Not like the crap that is passed off as “music” these days. And the fact that it’s being done live is proof positive! Thanks 😊
spot on reply!!!!
Ugh, this copypasta again. Good music hasn't gone anywhere, you just have to look for new and exciting bands in the indie and underground scene.
Just to be clear - it is actually auto tuned.
If you like this, you should hear him sing "Baby did a Bad Bad Thing."
Hell yes!
That would be gold ✌️
ABSOLUTELY!!!!!
"Waiting for the Rain to Fall"
Oh yeah, this was a theme song! lol
The dreamy haunting quality of this song… still gives me chills all these years later. 💗
Trying to learn "Baby did a bad bad thing " on guitar . I have no rhythm but hay ! As long as nobody's listening I sound great 😂😂😂😂
Like my power of invisibility .
It's the blues man just do what feels and sounds right to you and you're doin it
You ain't never been in love,
you can't relate to this heart break.
He's married . Why do you think he can't relate?
@@susang1107 I was speaking metaphorically. I just dropped the “if” off of the first line.
@@TheArchangel911 Ah OK, thanks for the reply. I agree whole heartedly now. It's an aching pain like no other.
Chris Isaak wrote and recorded this song first, back in the late '80's. Great video with him and Helena Christensen on the beach, check it out!! 🔥🔥🎸🎙️🎵🎶🎶..........
Still the sexiest video ever made !
Check out his singing “Somebody’s Crying” and “Baby did a bad bad thing”.
You really need to watch the iconic video. It was a landmark, back in the day.
Yes Chris and the beautiful supermodel Helena Christensen on a beach in black and white.
I was about to write the same thing.
Also... Anneke's version is.... sublime.
And the model in the video hated his guts because he was goofing around the whole video..
@@oreally8605 Hearing Chris tell how he was trying to impress the model in the video...it was hilarious!
Yup, it was a breast of fresh air
Love this song, Chris Isaak is so underrated.
I know yah like the live versions of songs but "Wicked Game" music video is amazing
I am totally hetero female and in addition to loving Chris Isaak in the video, I had the biggest girl crush on Helena Christianson
agree... the b&w, the beach, Helena Christensen, really sets the mood
@@stloucat Never thought men's tighty whities could be so sexy . . . on a woman.
I can see the whole video when I hear this song
Agreed!
The official video of this song is incredible. Chris is the original artist. The album, Heart Shaped World, that this song is from, is unbelievable.
“Strange what desire will make foolish people do” - one of my favorite song lyrics ever. (Though that’s the studio version; in this performance he changes it to “lovers” - still very true. 😊)
Yessssssss
The wretched physical pain of heartbreak put into a haunting melody. I felt and relived every note.
This song cuts very deep if you’ve ever been in one of those relationships where you just get strung along and just dropped. I’m sure many others can attest to that as well
Oh yeah. Been there, done that.
Been there, been done like that.
Been there done that
This song has such a haunting melody, it's great to see Chris Isaak it performed live.
Chris has got the smoothest voice, the best hair and the most amazing stage outfits! I love his eponymous album with Heart Full of Soul and Blue Hotel. I caught his show way back in the late 80’s at a small nightclub in San Francisco. And then a friend ran across him at a local record shop and asked for his autograph which he happily did for her along with a quick caricature of his own face. He’s a cool guy.
Cnris Isaak wrote this song. It's not a cover. It was a huge hit. Incredible voice and vocal control.
Now there are so many covers of this hit. I also like "Can't Do A Thing (To Stop Me)" and so many of his songs.
I’ve seen Chris in concert many times and he never disappoints. At one venue, my parents and I got to hang out with Chris and the band after the concert. They were all very nice people. I recommend you review any of his songs.
Great job! Love to you and your family from Duck country!
Amen - one of my favorite live acts
Absolutely. One of the best live concerts I've ever seen.
Lucky you!! Chris has such a wonderful voice 💜
@@angierussell4771 And hot. 😛
I've met him a bunch of times too and got to hang out backstage once. A genuinely nice guy. And he puts on the best shows!
Chris does an Amazing I Walk The Line. He has such a range.
The warm clean tone of those guitars is like butter - fantastic musicians.
Chris Isaak is GORGEOUS. *swoon* Shallowness aside, the man is an amazing talent. His voice gives me goosebumps.
Chris Issak is one of my very favs for slow listening. His "Forever Blue" album is killer all the way through! Hope you do more from him.
Baja Sessions was ah-mazing, too!
Everything about this song is so seductive. So smooth. Long time favorite 🖤
His voice always reminds me of Roy Orbison...makes my heart melt.
You know, that's totally true. I've heard this countless times and it never occurred to me.
He definitely has that Roy Orbison vibe, with that wonderful yodeling!
I always thought he sounded more like Elvis.
Yes so true
Roy is really distinctive, I think Chris has taken a nice influence from it but he has his own sound.
A song that starts with “nobody could save me but you” and ends with “nobody loves no one”…truly mystic and cryptic.
This song always gives me goosebumps…it’s hypnotic
I saw him perform this in concert back in 1996. He’s amazing. He’s also really nice and stayed after the concert until everyone who wanted an autograph got one. He signed my shirt I bought and talked to me and shook my hand. A true gentleman and humble guy.
The coolest cat from Stockton CA and honorary San Franciscan.
Didn't know he was from Stockton, let alone CA! Wish I could see him with Dwight Yoakum and meet and play with them both!
Yep, born and raised in Stockton. One of the nicest and funniest guys I know. Was also one of my brother's best friends.
@@denisehowe5938 Wow, that's awesome! Very cool that you knew him and that he was a genuine and fun guy to be around. Thanks for sharing!
@@brushstroke3733 You're welcome. He still comes back here to visit and plays with his brother's band when possible.
One of the most beautiful songs ever and remember the first time hearing it going over the Mantoloking bridge toward the ocean under a full moon! ☺️
I’m so glad you got around to this one. I haven’t heard it in awhile, and it was such a treat. Thank you.
Loved this reaction, thank you. Chris Isaak singing Dark Moon (From the movie Perfect World) is just beautiful.
My favorite part of this song, apart from Chris's voice is the lead guitarist with the B-Bender. Such a perfect use of it on this song.
I have always loved Chris Issak's voice.
Had such a crush on him in the 80s... Blue Hotel, San Francisco nights, I would just swoon to his voice. Thanks for covering him!
His range has always impressed me. I still remember when he guested on Friends. Phoebe joked about how high he could sing, but it really is a beautiful thing to hear. Few in history have it so purely.
It was a hit over here in the UK. Wonderful piece of music.
Chris wrote the song. It's been used in a few movies and tv shows. notably, the Friends episode when Rachel and Ross finally get together.
He had a sitcom called "The Chris Issak Show" on Showtime back in the 90s that was pretty funny. It was described as The American Rock Star Next Door and most of the band was in it too as themselves. Episodes might be on TH-cam.
Listen to his other songs. Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing is a great one. so is his cover of Neil Diamond's Solitary Man
Also covered by Finnish Metal band HIM. 😊
For those born after 2000, this is what real music sounds like (in case you didn’t know). No auto tune, no profanity, just raw talent.
I second that 100%. Playing it for a millennial will bring out comments like “Oh, that’s auto tuned” or some other crap. I guess if they’re fed BS then they learn to acquire a taste for BS. They simply can’t accept that music made before the date on their birth certificate is worthy of giving a listen to.
@@Bill_Jones.You'd be surprised most of us millennials know good music. It's the Gen Z's that have no idea. I'm a millennial and Ive been listening to this song for 20+ years💯
back in the day this was on the panty dropping mix tape along with Barry and Luther
@@DosEquis1 Well, I can reply to your comment in a similar way. Generalization will always cause issues. While I'm somewhere in the middle between Gen Y and Z, being born in '98, I'm by common definition Gen Z and I don't really listen to (nowaday's) mainstream stuff and Pink Floyd is one of my favorite bands for example. I also really like Eminem, as a very different example, both also serve a different purpose for me. And I know my sister, who is "proper" Gen Z ('04), also likes some "older" songs (early 2000s and before).
Some 80s stuff or 80s characteristics also seems to come back.
I do get Bill Jones' last phrase though; I know (or knew) people around my age that had or would have this attitude of "wow, that's old, nah". At least I've heard that about movies, but I think music as well. I guess you just need to be a bit more open and not discard it due to being older than yourself - there's probably something nice you can find in every (recent) decade. :)
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂✌️
Isn’t that awesome? So tight with a smooth band. No one showing off. Each doing their part. Beautiful.
Jamal, you are the only respected (in my eyes) commentator on the internet. Keep up the good work and your high standards.
That was them rehearsing in a studio. Chris and the band had a series on Showtime for awhile. It was pretty entertaining. The sound on this one was as good as it gets.
Yeah, I remember watching the series, every episode. It ran from 2001-2004 according to IMDB. Very chill and funny.
Loved this series.
Thanks for the info Bill 👍🏻
Roy's Gumbo Hut was a stretch though.
This song gives me the feels, remembering when my ex-wife told me she never loved me. Of all the things that happened through our breakup, that was the worst, knowing how much in love we were in our early years and having her deny it.
The first time I heard Wicked Game was in David Lynch's Wild at Heart. It was a really creepy scene with a car crash but the song just jumped off the screen. When I got home I had to find out who sang that song!
Its funny you mentioned David Lynch. As I was listening, my mind went to Mr. Lynch and how perfect Chris's music matches David's work.
I loved that movie, amd always think of David Lynch with this one too! Named one of my ducks Lula even hahaa
Chris was in his film Fire Walk with Me (Twin Peaks prequel) 😉
My wife and I were so moved by the movie and that song and scene in particular that a few years later, we named our first son Sailor.
Terrible film; great song.
I always think in Lynch when I listen to this song too, one of my favorite directors and one of my favorites singers/actors , and they match really good, every time they worked together was amazing.
Another great song from Chris is "Can't Do A Thing To Stop Me." Dude's voice is amazing!
YES!!!!
My personal favorite song by him .
Ooh yes. Classic Isaak tune.
I think it's time for Lyle Lovett, too. "If I had a Boat", "She's No Lady", to start with. He, with his band and vocalist Francine Reed - magic!
"Here I Am!!"
“Her First Mistake” is one of my favorites. And, of course, “Long, Tall Texan.”
Thank you for mentioning Lyle Lovett. He’s amazing! Such a talent. I like his acting too; very subtle.
OMG, I love Lyle Lovett. If I Had a Boat is one of my favorite songs.
It's cute that you've never heard of him or this song. One of my all-time favorites. Saw him live in the 90's. He puts on a great show!
You really should watch the official video.
Wicked Game is one for the ages. I remember this song when it first came out, and the way it fills a room on a good sound system was just game changing.
I went to a Chris Isaak and he put on a great show, even walking through the crowd while he sang and met him after the show, such a nice guy.❤
Yep. Me too. The Fillmore in San Francisco. He came down off the stage and sang while walking through the crowd. Who DOES that now?
I think you should check out Paulo Nutini. I wasn’t that familiar with him but was blown away by his live version of Iron Sky. Give it a listen
His song "Let Me Down Easy" from this same performance is incredible as well, and features a 'special guest' for a fun moment.
Finally. It's probably the best recording of his song.
Slap yourself darling! Chris originated this beautiful song! Thank you for doing A FANTASTIC REACTION! I always love it when you look at us with that "Mmmhmmmm All Right Look"!! You da bomb you da heat!!! Have a great one! You always make my day!!🙃😃✌👍
So glad you’ve discovered Chris Isaak. He’s got so many good albums. Enjoy the rabbit hole!
This one sends chills up my back.
Just FYI: You've reacted before to Diana Ankudinova's excellent cover of this song. Her cover and Isaak's original version gives me chills every single time. Thanks!
"Can't Do A Thing" (To Stop Me) , please. A great combination of twang guitar, Isaak's singing and soft hip hop drums bass pattern backing it all.
I fell in love with his voice the very first time I heard this song many years ago, he’s such a truly talented human being❤
I learned the word "falsetto" when I first heard this song as a kid. I was completely enthralled by his voice. Still am..
I have 4 of his CDs autographed by him. I've gone to see him several times here in WA. He is a really, really fun entertainer. One thing I really appreciate about Chris Isaak is that he stays after to meet and greet and sign autographs. He appreciates his fans, and his fans appreciate him. Really nice person, IMO.
OMG I remember when this song and this man ruled the world.
Chris Isaak is great in concert. Beautiful voice, great band and hilarious banter. A special experience that I recommend to everyone.
Hey Jamel! I *looove* this song. It's so sensual. And I love the way Chris Isaak sings it (he's so handsome 😍). Beyond this song, he's an amazing (and shamefully underrated) artist with a great group of musicians behind him. The director, David Lynch, included some of Isaak's music (like this song), and Chris Isaak himself, in some of his films. "Don't Make Me Dream About You" is from this same time frame. "Baby Did A Bad, Bad Thing", "Blue Hotel", and his debut "Dancin", highly recommended. ☮ out!
Blue Hotel is such an underrated tune.... ❤️
Jamel....y'gotta check out another Chris Isaak song "Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing"......
James Hetfield from Metallica was so inspired by Chris Isaak that he started experimenting with his voice, which led to their new sound in the Black album.
Cool, in what way?
@@Tarmac76 Hetfield felt like he didn't have a good voice so he stuck to yelling and growling. After hearing Chris Isaak he wanted to experiment with singing and a few years later he felt confident enough to sing. The Black album was considered controversial among fans because it went away from his iconic sound.
I wouldn't go that far. Hetfield told Bob Rock he wanted his vocals to sound like Chris Isaak on the Black Album. It didn't necessarily inspire the sound of the entire record.
The man is SIXTY FIVE...
WTF is he drinking...
But what a tune this is.. If you don't feel this then something ain't right... Bravo...
I would love you to dive into the fun that is Lyle Lovett (with or without his Large Band). Start out with "Church" and go from there.
Can I double thumbs up this?👍👍
Great recommendation!
Here I Am is my fave.
I absolutely LOVE Lyle. The first time I heard him, Naomi Judd was doing a guest VJ on VH1 and showed his “She’s No Lady…” video. My head swung around with whiplash! WHO IS THIS?!? Been an immense fan ever since. Hard to pick a fav (too many) but I’ll go with “You’re Not From Texas”.
@@janemills8941 I first saw him on Austin City Limits. I went to a concert with a double bill of him and Bonnie Raitt in 1992. Wonderful!!
You hear covers of this song and think they are great, then you return to Chris and realize he's astonishing.
Glad you finally got around to this one, I guess this is pretty much what they call live studio grade, quality!
"Somebody's crying" is my favorite!
Somebody's Crying" is another hit of his. In 2001, he had a weekly television show that ran for three years, with his band playing the role of a band trying to become famous. It was hilarious and the music was stellar on every episode.. and I've have been a fan ever since.
I loved that show!! He was so funny…and of course handsome.
Home town boy from the "209". Off the album "Heart Shaped World. Best tracks; Heart Shaped World, Don't Make me Dream About You, Kings of the Highway, Wicked Game, Blue Spanish Sky, and Didley Daddy in my humble opinion. You should check out the mentioned tracks.
The king of breakup songs for men of the 80's and 90's. Check these out:
Blue Spanish Sky
Nothing's changed
Wrong to love you
Can't do a thing to stop me
Two interesting things about this song...
1. The lyrics are actually "No, I don't want to fall in love with you". I found this out after learned how to play it for a girlfriend in college (I removed the "don't" when I sang it to her).
2. James Hetfield from Metallica actually used this song as inspiration to take vocal lessons to get more soul in his singing before The Black Album. This can be observed in the song "The Unforgiven".
I did not know that 2nd part.
I love that you enjoy live videos, but I really recommend the studio versions first so you can appreciate how good these are live 😀
Jamel if you ever get the chance to see him live do it. His shows are always good, band is always very tight. He is a gifted artist. Heart Shaped wheel is an album worth buying, IMHO.
I don't know how I missed this reaction until now. Thanks for reacting to it. Another Chris Isaak song to check out is "Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing." Stanley Kubrick used it in the movie "Eyes Wide Shut" after hearing Nicole Kidman play it during rehearsals.
Haven't listened to Chris Isaak in ages. Thanks Jamel
i can't believe this didn't come up in my feed. Jamal FINALLY does my favorite song on the planet. Jamal u should watch the video (always tops the sexiest of all tiime) IMO Chris and guys are soooooo much BETTER life. i prefer this version to the orginal like no other) The band has been together sisnce the 89 (Rolly sawles on bass, Herschel on electric guitar, Kenny on drums, Chris on vocals and in later years Scotty on keyboards)
Chris writes 90% of the banda lyrica - funny story about this one is some girl called up for some loving and Chris said sure knowing she was nothing but bad knews and had this song written before she got there - so yep, she was trouble but without her we wouldn't have this song - golf clap to her memory. I believe this performance was on the set of the Chris Isaak show - was a fabulous tv show you can't find anymore due to all the copyfright involved.
Thanks for reacting this this one. Try Blue Hotel, baby did a bad bad thing, life will go on.any of their elvis (can't help falling in love) or roy orbison. And the note he holds at the end - go ahead count the seconds.( and he can still hold it effortlesse now that he's 60) just FWI Roy Orbison asked them to open for him on toour!! Thats saying something!
I was 6 when this song came out,it's one of the 10 songs I don't think I've ever skipped,food for the soul. One of the others,I can thank my parents, Beds are burning by midnight oil. Such a phenomenal song.
It was a huge hit and played on the radio for many years!
From these same live sessions, Chris Isaak also performed a song called "Dancin'". Definitely deserves a reaction video!
Who remembers "The Chris Isaak Show", a comedy/drama TV show that starred him and his band that eventually ended up with his band playing songs in each episode. Same idea as "The Monkees", but with a plot and missing the silly slapstick. Chris's show was actually pretty good, and of course had really good music.
"So far, so great." So true!! Funnily enough, I was going to listen to this song earlier today and did not get the chance. Now I get to anyway. Chris is from Stockton, CA. Highly recommend the official video with Helena Christiansen. HIM does an especially good cover from early in their career, very heavy.
I seen Chris in Concert in Clinton Ohio in July 2022 if you haven’t seen him you should. He tours every where . I follow him on Facebook and he gives notifications on where he’s playing. He’s 66 now and still sounds soooo good and looks good too ☺️