Chris Isaak - Wicked Game FIRST REACTION!

[@Anonymousones1]

Thanks Maddy love your spirit have a great week. Ryan

[@MaddyReactions]

🩷🩷🩷🤗 Thank you!

[@manbearpig7359]

Shout out to the chick that broke Chris's heart about this time. It spawned some of the most beautiful, heart wrenching songs ever

[@Luke.]

Chris Isaak is criminally underrated

[@gergsar]

the lead guitar, and his voice are so captivating...

[@MaddyReactions]

Agreed!

[@dusty4835]

If you ever get an opportunity to see him in concert, don't miss out. The band is this crisp and clear, the musicians all excellent and he's quite the entertainer. He's had a few acting roles and hosted a TV show in the past.

[@rogeroran2911]

I absolutely agree. Saw him in 1990. Was fantastic show.

[@josephblow3581]

I saw him in concert and his second half sucked. Very disappointed

[@MikeB-in1nd]

Yes he is great in concert and the women love him

[@francoisdelpeuch8527]

Saw him 35 years ago, in Bordeaux, France, one or two years after Blue Hotel album. The concert at "Le Grand Parc" the planned concert hall, was cancelled at the last moment, coz not enough audience or whatever... So he decided to play in a club (Le Chat Bleu, kind of Bordeaux' Marquee Club)... Chris and his band just for us, 2 hundred fans... and free beer. Great memory.

[@stanleydavidlepretre4241]

@@josephblow3581 Well at least he didn't blow. *There are people who can suck and blow at the same time.* Give Chris some time he just might surprise you. Have you ever enjoyed a concert? Wait forget it I couldn't give a rats behind if you did.

[@colinweir3203]

Your generation has missed sooooo much.

[@benshafer5198]

Great reaction! This came out in '89 believe it or not, but it didn't really hit until a year or two later when David Lynch featured it in his film 'Wild at Heart," and then it soared to # 6 on the Billboard charts. The whole LP is all killer no filler and the track 'Blue Spanish Sky' is another beautiful atmospheric track 🔥

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh very good song!

[@jeffevans9853]

Definitely love Blue Spanish Sky.❤

[@jamesrichardson3322]

@@MaddyReactions You are very beautiful!!

[@Isleofskye]

@@MaddyReactions Great Reaction but you missed a very steamy accompanying Official video:)

[@treetopjones737]

DL also had him play an important role in his Twin Peaks *Fire Walk With Me* film.

[@vicprovost2561]

Wicked indeed, this was a huge hit and the official video is well worth looking at. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶

[@user-cs4fg1rm5k]

It's iconic. It should've been watched first.

[@richardmckee5729]

The sexiest video...EVER!

[@Isleofskye]

@@user-cs4fg1rm5k Great Reaction but you missed a very steamy accompanying Official video:)

[@steveeverett1736]

oh yeah, the official video, I'm quite sure it tested the censor, it was done in such a beautiful but seductive way. I always play this around 5 dates in with who ever I'm with ;) @@Isleofskye

[@Isleofskye]

@@steveeverett1736 5 Dates? I am a Stud Muffin in his 7th decade as a single guy in London. It's 5 minutes for me, Steve... Perhaps that is why I'm still single

[@thatguyinthechat66]

His voice is like a mix of Elvis and Roy Orbison. Graduation Day is another great tune

[@davidellis5141]

This awesome 👌 song took two years to become a hit ..finally charting after being featured in the David Lynch film Wild At Heart. Masterpiece by Chris.

[@weldonbailey1005]

Didn't know @ the 2 years. I do remember the song being in that movie. That movie was typical Lynch too. Weird, eerie, sexy and different with a twisted plot but well made. Great actors with out of box characters they portrayed. Mark

[@Dave-ji1yp]

SOLD 100 BILLION ALBUMS

[@marilynbrammer8670]

Chris Issak has an amazing voice. This is my all time favorite of his.

[@kevincaulder20]

Maddie. This recording is better than the album cut. And to see him rehearse with his band is even more special. The size if your eyes when Chris hit that falsetto was worth everything. More songs by Chris Isaak. DONT MAKE ME DREAM ABOUT YOU, BABY DID A BAD, BAD, THING, & WRONG TO LOVE YOU. Enjoy

[@tomlaw17]

San Francisco Days

[@ronhall5395]

Chris did have a TV show for awhile. So yeah,he was not a nobody. He Is awesome. Love this song.

[@richardtaylor8595]

As close to Roy Orbison as you can get. This song came out when I had my heart broken and I listened to it a lot.

[@jeffevans9853]

His cover of Only the Lonely is excellent, too.

[@martian50]

Chris has said that Roy Orbison was a major influence on his music.

[@tomc.7520]

Roy was always one of my favorites. Yeah, I'm old. Hope that heart finally healed. Sometimes they never do.

[@ChrisS-no3ft]

Roy Orbison meets Elvis. And his own twist of course. A sad song about a woman you love that doesn’t love you back, and its almost wicked that he should feel like this and can do nothing. A feel of longing and dare I say, despair. An amazing song.

[@e-5ruben807]

The guitar is what makes the song, kind of a cross of country music and modern. His vocals fit perfectly with the song!👍👍

[@williambrengle3533]

Love the way he HOLD’s that last “I” , SO GOOD !!!!

[@MaddyReactions]

Yesss

[@anthonyb8314]

Oh my goodness. I was in high school when this song came out and that was 30 years ago. Geez I'm old but I'm young at heart. The original video is cool. Black and white and just him and a woman. That's it. Glad you enjoyed that. 😊

[@MaddyReactions]

Ooh! I bet it’s cool

[@timothymusson5040]

Def find the music video. Very sensual. Matches his voice perfectly.

[@jndaley]

Probably the most sensual music video from back then. He was so cute too. Love Chris ❤

[@Verdent777]

I’m sure it’s Helena Christenson the super model. He’s also in the keanu Reeves movie Little Buddha.

[@Fred-vy1hm]

@@Verdent777 it is.

[@davidcollver6155]

The official video out on the beach with Chris and Danish super model, Helena Christiansen, top notch.

[@MaddyReactions]

Ooh

[@paulsander5433]

Actually, according to the commentary on his greatest hits DVD, the video was shot on a lava flow in Hawaii. It was spectacular with all the steam in the background. They went back the next day to re-shoot something, and the whole thing was gone. Chris has a wicked sense of humor, and he's a prankster. At least one popular late night comedy talk show host described him as "trouble". He tells great stories during his concerts, and elsewhere.

[@mushroomcloud1]

I am glad younger folks are taking the time to listen to the music that is frankly the soundtrack to my life. 1970-1995 was some outstanding music.

[@paulashanks3129]

His voice and this song makes me melt ❤😊

[@surfwriter8461]

I believe this was recorded casually during a sound check for a concert scheduled for later that night. That's why it seems loose and yet full of feeling. The album containing this song is "Heart-Shaped World," which has several of Isaak's best songs on it.

[@davidjaynes7211]

Truth. Thank you.

[@DLCSTexas]

Wonderful reaction. Chris was Pheobes love interest on “Friends” for several shows so he’s an actor too.

[@jaykiley73]

Little Buddha with Keanu Reeves. He plays the father of a Dalai lama.

[@Tomloser4321]

He played a SWAT team commander in "Silence of the Lambs"

[@ronhall5395]

Chris is phenomenal. He was very popular for a bit. He even had a TV variety and music show On TV. Problem is his music does not fit into a category. It is not country, but not pop. Not blues but not blue grass either. It is just good music. He still tours and is still killing it with that voice.

[@teddtarr]

This track was covered in a very different style a few years ago by a now-20- year-old Russian named Diana Ankudinova. It's unlikely you've ever heard a voice quite like hers. Her range extends down into the male tenor, & even baritone registers. Even if you don't do a formal reaction to it, I hope you give it a listen; guaranteed to leave you gobsmacked !

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh I heard this version!! I didn’t know it the original, though! They sound like two completely different songs!

[@tric5122]

@@MaddyReactions Isaak was the original, Diana's is different, and one of the few people I think could have pulled it off. The song requires an ability to put a ton of emotion into your voice. Both are excellent at pulling your emotions w/their voice..

[@stwjester]

@@tric5122 Jack Black would like a word with you sir...

[@tric5122]

@@stwjester jack black is a hack. Love his stuff for comedians, but nothing else.

[@markbrooks8144]

Yeah. Agreed. he has a great voice. I'm more familiar with the studio version but this is special too. A modern classic.

[@Sd-cl6of]

Watch the official music video to this.

[@lokxxxv]

hard! Seen him in concert with my pops in Newtown, Australia 🇦🇺 🖤❤️🖤

[@ronhall5395]

Have a cold shower waiting for you when you do!

[@user-bl2zq4mb1t]

I like this version better, it has some note variations

[@reasonablefacsimile]

When it came out I was too young to have ever been in love, but somehow it still managed to make me feel a sense of longing and loss.

[@surfwriter8461]

I think the official video is kind of cheesy and somewhat undermines the song with the sexual overtone.

[@donaldsmith283]

I absolutely love this❤❤ song. I've heard it before. Thank you so much for playing it.😊

[@MaddyReactions]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@chrisbrimhall1613]

I saw him three times with my wife…..he was fantastic and needless to say my wife melted over this song😁

[@MaddyReactions]

Haha love it!

[@cowboy1165]

He has that soft country yodel. and the beautiful slide guitar work.

[@MaddyReactions]

I love it!!

[@ChazzMatt]

@@MaddyReactions ​@brittreacts Let me suggest another video you should react to. The Eagles with their song "Lying Eyes." Written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey, sung by Glenn Frey. I know you've heard of "Hotel California", with Don Henley singing which is arguably their most famous song. However, this song "Lying Eyes" is more country rock and tells a very compelling story. The Eagles are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for a good reason, and Glenn Frey is in the Songwriters Hall of Fame for good reason. He co-founded The Eagles with Don Henley. Had a solo career of his own, and also dabbled in acting like "Miami Vice" and the movie "Jerry Maguire" (with Tom Cruise). The director of Jerry Maguire wanted someone who could act opposite Tom Cruise and not being intimidated. You know like a rock and roll star who co-founded a band that sells out stadiums. The song also features tight harmonies and excellent guitar skills. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHy8gnWcr8-eg7ssi=FVkNzIdMYdtMg_r5

[@jesseheiman1806]

Chris actually wrote this song for Roy Orbison, another singer who had great range and a good falsetto. But Roy suggested that Chris record it himself. He did and it came out in 1989. But it took a couple of years before it became popular.

[@robertboyer1086]

Fun fact: Chris was in the movie "Silence of the Lambs". He played one of the cops in the scene with Lecter being held in the courthouse.

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

Gnarliest scene in any movie. 🎭

[@tomc.7520]

Thanks man, I did not know that. I'll be looking next time. That movie scared the sh*t out of me.

[@NicoH2024]

Wow! His voice is better live than in the studio version. Much respect Chris. And to Maggie too! Keep up the great, genuine reactions 🤘🏻😎✌🏻

[@zoeherriot]

His voice is amazing - worth noting that this performance is autotuned though. Having said - the guy doesn't need it. I don't know who made that decision... :/

[@Sp33gan]

Chris is an amazing singer and his band is one of the best. They're top notch musicians and have played together for decades. To see them in concert, they're also fun and very entertaining. I've had the joy of catching them several times and every time, they all make an effort to acknowledge the audience as the reason they're there in the first place. No autotune, no faking it in any way. The guitar sound has a heavy 60s Surf influence - i.e. a magical blend of Spanish and Middle Eastern sounds mixed with electric guitar and heavy reverb. Done slowly like this, it adds an almost eerie vibe that is hypnotic. Just close your eyes and feel it.

[@rogergraetzer5992]

Hi Maddy my beautiful Lady🥰 Angelina sing this song from Chris Jsaak stunning crazy 🤪 good !!! and makes this song her own Chris Jsaak has a special voice like butter so soft great !!! Great reaction as always Maddy 👍👌👏have a great Weekend and music time 👌love ❤ and peace ✌ from Switzerland 🇨🇭 🇨🇭🇨🇭👋💁‍♂️

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh awesome!

[@anastasiabeaverhausen516]

He’s also an actor. I highly recommend That Thing You Do. His part as Uncle Bob is small, but the movie is awesome.

[@Verdent777]

Get the album. It’s just divine. I was obsessed with this when I was a teenager. Still can’t get enough.

[@Kilo80Kilo]

CI released this song in 1989 for the record. This performance date is unknown to me but Id say in the 2010 to 2011 range

[@jdillmeister]

2006..

[@alienlifeform7490]

Hi Maddy. I look forward to your journey reacting to these, of the gods, musical creations. I've been watching reaction videos now for over 5 years and I've learned to appreciate music more because of people like you, being mind-blown by performances. One's very soul is affected by these expressions of the divine. Truly, this is heavenly because it allows release, purging, awakening and healing. It's miraculous. Thank you for choosing to react to music. You were meant to do it, because you are. Namaste. 🙏🌸

[@JontyBlue67]

I was lucky enough to catch him in Canberra Australia for two different concerts, he is a fantastic showman as well as singer, the entire band has a magical bond. Nice review :) BTW Cris was in Silence of the Lambs, he was one of the police officers on scene when Lecter Hannibal escaped!

[@36814]

The first time I heard this it was on the car radio back in the 90s . I pulled off to the side ti listen and I thought I was hearing Roy Orbison from the voice and the guitar . Only many years later I found it was Chris Isaak.

[@KansaSCaymanS]

He has had a couple of other relative hits, but Wicked Game is his most famous song. He has been around for quite a while, and has actually done some acting in movies and TV in the past also. Enjoyed your reaction! 😎👍

[@californiabrad]

This whole album that this song came from is wonderful. I Hope you listen to it.

[@MaddyReactions]

I bet!

[@bartellender6782]

Vocals on this live version are every bit as great as the recorded version for the official video to this song, but you gotta see how intriguingly sexy the video concept is when accompanied by his Vocals. It's like peanut butter and chocolate.

[@MaddyReactions]

I bet

[@Marymarie80]

He is a big surfer enthusiast, from San Francisco, Ca. Love his music so much.

[@jgates6645]

This song was originally released in 1989, so maybe that's why you're hearing it for the first time. There is an official music video of this song as well. You should watch that as it's really good with its imagery.

[@kellykonoske91]

One of my all time favorites! Chris Isaak is so under appreciated.

[@timtravasos2742]

Love your concise, intelligent reactions.

[@MaddyReactions]

Thank you 🤍

[@geneaikenii1092]

Maddy, you should really check out the original, official music "Wicked Game" video from back in the day. Those images truly capture what this song means to our generation. Still cool to see you discover the song, if not the music video. Thanks for this little reminder of one of one of our yesterdays. Big shoutout from this old, longhaired, Southern boy in the mountains of East Tennessee. Peace. Later.

[@muff.t2780]

Saturday Kitchen is a very popular show on the BBC. A mix of Great cooks, good wine and chat with a special guest. There have been many famous guests. Chris was the best guest, certainly the coolest. They asked him to play something live on air. He picked up an acoustic guitar and sang this. Amazing.

[@clifton8929]

Another great reaction, Miss Maddy - the passion in his voice is perfect for this type of sensual song. I could see it in your eyes.

[@Pietervdv]

Bought my first Chris Isaak cd in 1989 and saw him a few weeks ago for the first time live in Lisbon, Portugal. It was awesome and I'll gladly admit to tearing up when they played Blue Spanish Sky. You can see a killer version of that song too on KZbin from the same session. It also brings back memories of the early 90s when a friend of mine and I tried to convert each other to our own musical preferences. He was totally into house music and I was more on the "real music" spectrum. I dropped Wicked Game on him, as well as Elvis Costello's I Want You. Suffice it to say we managed to convert each other somewhat. Keep an open mind to different types of music and you might discover some good stuff.

[@cesarnarro6013]

Im not a big video fan but the official video to this is iconic imo

[@Zebred2001]

Chris Isaak has another steamy hit (and official video) with - Can't Do A Thing To Stop Me.

[@markmartineau1015]

At 3:24 he says what a wicked thing to say you never felt this way. So basically he feels she played him

[@MaddyReactions]

So sad

[@ATHFNoobie]

This song has been covered by so many people and quite often they put their own take on it. Also I don't think I've seen your eyes that wide before.

[@AndrewinAus]

Nice reaction Maddy you are right it is definitely a smooth song that just flows so well. I love this performance of a song that I have loved for over 30 years now. It is surely in the classic drawer at this point.

[@DavidDArcy1975]

i remember when this came out. Chris got Helena Christensen (who is a former supermodel and was married to - 1991 to 1995 - Michael Hutchence of INXS, - 1998 to 2003 - Norman Reedus of The Walking Dead, and - 2008 to 2015 - Paul Banks of Interpol) to be in the video with him.... smooth Respect & Peace ☘

[@MaddyReactions]

Wowwww

[@geoffsimpkins7650]

This song was a world wide hit. I was with a group of Ukrainians in Odessa who requested to do at a karaoke place there. Karaoke is very big in coastal Ukraine.

[@bobwallace9753]

First heard Chris in Stockton, CA in the 1980s. He used to perform in a restaurant/bar called the Hatch Cover. He was great then and only got better.

[@gymshoe8862]

He has been performing this flawlessly for thirty years--he is way older than he looks--he has been blessed by God!

[@michaelherald7088]

He's been around since the 1980's, with a bunch of albums, listen to all of his songs !!! He's the perfect embodiment of Elvis and Roy Orbison, dude is a time traveler 😆⚡

[@traog]

I have 5-6 of his CDs in my collection, some of my favourites are "Blue Spanish Sky", "Breaking Apart" there is a good duet with Trisha Yearwood, "Two Hearts". Many more, each of his CDs can be played start to finish with out any skips, they are all good songs.

[@MikeB-in1nd]

I have been to many concert but never have I been to one where the women went crazy for him

[@Chris-oj2jr]

I remember hearing this as a youngster and it gathers layers with age!!!! Beautiful ❤

[@dennyclosser8456]

He’s pretty well-known throughout the world I’m pretty sure. Huge in the states. This song has been a classic for years. Watch the original cut. That was released on video. Smoldering! Nice. First time catching you! And you are a cutie too. My dear.

[@franZisPaOlo]

So happy, growing up in the 80s 90s and watching this kind of songs on "oldshool" MTV ❤❤❤

[@ChrisGenXer]

I remember when this song came out…the song women fell in love with him lol Seriously though, one of the most soothing and relaxing songs ever. Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@billstev100]

Amazing talent and mostly obscure. Very impressive and unique. Thanks for this…….

[@MaddyReactions]

Agreed!

[@humbertopatriciocuellarman6645]

Excelente cantante,hermosa cancion.

[@gonoherpesyphillAIDS]

I had the pleasure of catching his tour with Lyle Lovett last summer. He is still my favorite performer of all time. I would kill to find a copy of his Showtime comedy series.

[@robertserafin-uc3qn]

That guitar is creepy & hauntingly beautiful. His voice & lyrics fit this song Reminds me how eerie "Dream On" by Aerosmith is . 1973

[@umbluegray1]

Saw Chris at one of the Mississippi casinos just south of Memphis. Would love for him to come back thru one day soon. Speaking of Chris Isaak and Memphis, check out any of the songs off his Beyond the Sun album. He recorded covers of songs by Elvis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, etc out of world-famous Sun Studio.

[@timothyburnside3229]

Fantastic song, combination of blues and jazz!

[@tomschmitz-dj1fg]

He gives a fantastic concert, highly recommend seeing him and his band in person! great entertainment....

[@jamesdalton8539]

love this song! hard to believe it's already like 30+ years old (early 90's)! Another great song from him is "Life will go on"

[@shinmopi]

absolutely loved your reaction !!! This song is a classic.

[@DiscoDoll79]

If you think this was impressive, watch the official video for the song!

[@mk-xh6jt]

Agreed

[@petraheidler121]

Hear His other Songs!

[@davidely7032]

The look on her face when he sings the first, " No I----," is simply .... priceless. The man can sing.

[@zeroyum1473]

Back in the 1980's Chris would do live performances between music videos on MTV. If you want to see Chris at his wildest. React to his official music video "Baby did a bad bad thing"...

[@gregcarlson6342]

Best version by far !!!

[@victormartinez5580]

The official video is purely art. Awesome song.

[@jamescasson9483]

He did a voice acting role and a song for the Cartoon Network animated series "Over The Garden Wall"

[@rutssy]

Beautiful song. Thank you for reacting to it!

[@toddthorpe3669]

One of the best voices ever watch the video of the song many babies were created by this song

[@davidingmire4070]

First time viewer of your channel. I love this song. Funny thing is that just yesterday I watched a video on how much pitch correction has been done to his voice in this performance. The Wings of Pegasus channel sorts out who does and does not modify their voices.

[@mitchellbeston1033]

Chris is such a great down to earth musician, hence why he is so loved in Australia.

[@MaddyReactions]

He seems that way

[@zedwpd]

I miss the Wicked Game MTV video

[@G-Man5272]

Beautiful song.. Beatiful reaction.

[@dipsydoodle7988]

You're going to have to check out the official video for this song. 🙂

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh

[@jasonremy1627]

It might be the hottest thing ever filmed.

[@dvalentino1]

Great reaction Maddy! I was lucky enough to see the band in ‘95 at the HOB on Sunset. We were a few feet from the stage, but Madonna was in the balcony. Forever Blue is one of the best albums ever. Please also react to the official music video. ✌️❤️🔥

[@DarrellW_UK]

Oh dear Maddy what have you done 😂. Wicked game is one of my favourite songs, I’ve actually played an instrumental version of it myself! Chris’s transitions between chest voice and falsetto in a yodel are legendary; you don’t often hear that done. There are lots of his songs that I’m sure you will enjoy, go find them! 🌹

[@jeffevans9853]

I drive for Uber and Chris Isaak's greatest hits is one of my 'go to' albums that I play for background music. Got pretty good tip from one pax for my musical taste.

[@johnspartan3465]

This is even better than the original album recording and it’s as sound check 😮 must have been one hell of a show

[@AngieJones-ms3lv]

Perfect listening on my lazy Sunday morning, sipping tea and overlooking the ocean, on the beautiful sunny day. P.S love your gorgeous smile and gorgeous hair. Angie 😀😀

[@curiousman1672]

Difficult to describe song. This was his big hit. The original video was a bit scandalous. A really pleading song. Great post.

[@ivanalaff5346]

His video was a frolic on a beach with Supermodel Helena Christenson(spelling?)…

[@ellet6560]

Chris’ voice is smoother than smooth plus more smooth.

[@longgrayline8055]

Straight out of the USA saying hi to the Beautiful Maddy❤🔥❤ Keep reviewing the great tunes.

[@paulashanks3129]

❤😊 One of my favorite songs ❤😊

[@unklebacon44]

So, it's a beautiful song that you probably want to hear more often....but it doesn't get a ton of airplay anymore, and you forget it, until a reactor uncovers it again and you ask why I haven't listened to it in so long. It's THAT song.