I haven’t seen much of Chris Isaak in recent years, but I once saw him in concert three times in a week in 1992. Back then, he opened for Bonnie Raitt at Red Rocks, and a handful of us in the crowd got to come onstage to dance. I was smitten. I recall he wore bright, fancy suits and his shows were amazing. Fast forward to 2011, and Chris and his band are still playing great music and shows! It’s a good time to see him too since he’s playing at some smaller venues. Here’s his song setlist (below) from Aug. 19, 2011 at the Century Casino in Calgary, where I saw him from the 4th row. You’ll notice along with his hits he played some covers of classics from Sun Recording artists, and those covers will make up his next album out in October. If you get a chance, don’t miss him!
Beautiful Homes
Dancin’
Somebody’s Crying
Don’t Leave Me on My Own
I Want Your Love
San Francisco Days
Wicked Game
Speak of the Devil
Western Stars
You Don’t Cry Like I Do
Go Walking Down There
American Boy
Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing
Ring of Fire (cover of Johnny Cash)
Dixie Fried (cover of Carl Perkins)
How’s the World Treating You (cover of Elvis)
It’s Now or Never (cover of Elvis)
Miss Pearl (cover of Jimmy Wages)
Great Balls of Fire (cover of Jerry Lee Lewis)
Blue Hotel
Big Wide Wonderful World
Can’t Help Falling in Love (cover of Elvis)
Oh, Pretty Woman (cover of Roy Orbison)
Forever Blue
