''Chris Isaak'' is the second album by
Chris Isaak
Christopher Joseph Isaak (born June 26, 1956) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional actor. Noted for his reverb-laden rockabilly revivalist style and wide vocal range, he is popularly known for his breakthrough hit and sig ...
, released in 1987. After the poor commercial success 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
Rowland Salley (born November 2, 1949) is an American musician, sometimes called Roly Salley. He is a bass guitarist and vocalist for Chris Isaak's band Silvertone. His best-known tune is "Killing the Blues", which has been covered by John Prine ...
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.
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
Graham Keith Gouldman (born 10 May 1946) is an English singer, musician and songwriter, best known as the co-lead singer and bassist of the art rock band 10cc. He has been the band's only constant member since its formation in 1972. Before 10c ...
) – 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
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Chris Isaak
Christopher Joseph Isaak (born June 26, 1956) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional actor. Noted for his reverb-laden rockabilly revivalist style and wide vocal range, he is popularly known for his breakthrough hit and sig ...
- guitar, vocals
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James Calvin Wilsey - lead guitar
*Kenney Dale Johnson - drums, vocals
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Rowland Salley
Rowland Salley (born November 2, 1949) is an American musician, sometimes called Roly Salley. He is a bass guitarist and vocalist for Chris Isaak's band Silvertone. His best-known tune is "Killing the Blues", which has been covered by John Prine ...
- bass
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Prairie Prince
Charles Lempriere "Prairie" Prince (born May 7, 1950) is an American drummer and visual artist. He came to prominence in the 1970s as a member of the San Francisco–based rock group The Tubes, was a member of Jefferson Starship from 1992 to ...
- drums
*Chris Solberg - bass
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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
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Erik Jacobsen
Erik Jacobsen (born May 19, 1940) is an American record producer, song publisher and artist manager. He is best known for his work in the 1960s with Tim Hardin, the Lovin' Spoonful, The Charlatans (American band), the Charlatans, and Sopwith Cam ...
- producer
*Tom Mallon - recording engineer
*Tim Ryan - crew tour manager
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Bruce Weber - front cover photography
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Mike Zagaris - photography
Charts
Sales and certifications
References
1986 albums
Chris Isaak albums
Warner Records albums
Albums produced by Erik Jacobsen
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