Chris Isaak is the second album by Chris Isaak, released in 1987. After the poor commercial performance of his debut, Isaak honed his style to a sophisticated R&B for his follow-up. It was the first album to feature his entire backing band, composed of guitarist James Calvin Wilsey, bassist Rowland Salley and drummer Kenny Dale Johnson.
The song "Blue Hotel" was a hit in France, and in the U.K. after being re-released in 1991 making the Top 20.
Contents
Tracks in Popular Culture
Several songs from the album appeared in Episodes 6 and 7 of Private Eye TV series (1987) starring Josh Brolin, including "You Owe Me Some Kind of Love", "Blue Hotel", "Lie to Me" and "Wild Love”.
Track listing
All tracks composed by Chris Isaak; except where indicated
"You Owe Me Some Kind of Love" – 3:51
"Heart Full of Soul" (Graham Gouldman) – 3:20
"Blue Hotel" – 3:10
"Lie to Me" – 4:12
"Fade Away" – 4:15
"Wild Love" – 2:57
"This Love Will Last" – 2:45
"You Took My Heart" – 2:31
"Cryin'" – 2:30
"Lovers Game" – 2:55
"Waiting for the Rain to Fall" – 3:39
Personnel
Adapted from album liner notes
Chris Isaak – guitar, vocals
James Calvin Wilsey – lead guitar
Kenney Dale Johnson – drums, vocals
Rowland Salley – bass
Prairie Prince – drums
Chris Solberg – bass
John Robinson – drums
Pat Craig – keyboards
Technical
Dave Carlson – recording engineer
Kim Champagne – art direction, design
Pamela Gentile – photography
Aaron Gregory – crew
Jeri McManus Heiden – art direction, design
Lee Herschberg – mixing
Erik Jacobsen – producer
Tom Mallon – recording engineer
Tim Ryan – crew tour manager
Bruce Weber – front cover photography
Mike Zagaris – photography