Wicked Game. Chris Isaak instrumental cover.FREE TABS

philmcgarrick....
"Wicked Game" is a song by American rock musician Chris Isaak, released from his third studio album Heart Shaped World (1989). Despite being released as a single in 1990, it did not become a hit until it was later featured in the David Lynch film Wild at Heart (1990)
This is my very simple instrumental version using a backing by Ernie Lamprell from his CD Strat Trax vol 2.
The individual tracks are available here:-
strat-trax.co.u...
I made out the Tabs and these are FREE to download from my website here :- www.philmcgarri...
I used my Alan Brason Custom Stratocaster with Kinman FV-HMS pickups on bridge/middle position into Alesis Quadraverb Q2 with echoes from the past patch 0-36 and into Cubase on the computer.
Video made with 3x Sony SR12 camcorders and edited with the cubase sound in Sony Vegas Pro 9.
Hope you enjoy “Wicked game”
philmcgarrick....

[@prantosh1]

I listen Wicked games 10 times everyday. Never got bored since last three decades. Soooo soothing. I find it greatest song ever recorded on Earth.

[@random275]

Wow ! that's amazing - thanks for commenting.. Cheers Phil

[@prantosh1]

Regards Phil

[@waynescott2540]

So do l l find it mesmerising and haunting Never tire of it

[@prantosh1]

@@waynescott2540 Greetings

[@crvg1898]

I agree. It's the best song ever. I listen everyday since 2018, when I listened for the first time. I'm 25 now.

[@markdesod561]

This is the best interpretation of the guitar of 'Wicked Game' I've heard yet!!!

[@steveh9436]

Check this one out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qampnoiubNyprNk

[@20alphabet]

@@steveh9436 You're right! Although this one is great, your link leads to a closer version.Thanks!

[@steveh9436]

@@20alphabet The Strat he's playing sounds awesome.

[@20alphabet]

@@steveh9436 I don't know guitars, except you don't blow into em, but they both sound good... with a nod toward the guy in your link.

[@GC0077]

@@steveh9436 that one was fantastic as well, but this guy's strums are a bit smoother in my opinion. Better flow overall.

[@erenatbin3606]

Every touch to the notes feels very heartfelt. It's hard not to think that this song is special to you. ''Wicked Game''

[@yougotmenowluv]

Hello Phil, I will celebrate my 65th birthday next month. I am trying to teach my son to play the guitar. You have been a great inspiration for me. Live long and thank you so much.

[@random275]

A mear youngster ! I'm 66!! Lol . I hope you get on well with the teaching your son . I tought my son Andrew to play and within 7 years he overtook me and now I learn from him. Lol. All the best.... Phil

[@RaZhOdKaaaa]

This is wholesome!

[@alishaheen9391]

❤

[@20alphabet]

@@random275 You could both be my grandchildren.

[@jokowimaruf1580]

Do y'all dead by now?

[@Abenjohar22]

Fantastic playing soothing you are an inspiration I’m 70 years old learning guitar thanks so much

[@random275]

Thanks for the great comments Albert ! You are still a youngster :-) All the best Phil

[@thekon1298]

Keep coming back to this video every week. I think it's most beautiful cover i've heard so far.

[@random275]

Thanks so much ! all the best Phil

[@Mutt69m]

Reminiscent of the Surf and Instrumental Sounds of Dick Dale, The Ventures , and Hank Marvin and The Shadows..Grear sound and playing.

[@random275]

+Mutt69m Well thank you :-) all the all the artists I like so thanks for the good comments ... Cheers Phil

[@timothyng6534]

More captivating and haunting than the original - you make it look and sound so effortless. Thank you for demonstrating the difference between talent and ability. Bravo!

[@random275]

Thanks again Tim that's very kind of you :-)

[@munawarahmed2833]

I can't play any instrument, listening on music like these to carry on at 65.Thank you Sir.

[@wesbrasure5448]

Fingers like butter! I could listen to this all day on repeat!

[@random275]

wow thanks for the great comment :-) all the best.. Phil

[@DavidGarcia-pi9wn]

After shattering my left hand while playing football when I was 15 I’m picking my guitar back at 21 and I’m so excited because these videos are so good and I really hope I can play like you sir, thank you so much for your videos

[@josecubaque5193]

Me gusta mucho esta canción y como suena esta guitarra. No existe edad para iniciar o dejar de interpretar un instrumento como la guitarra. Felicidades

[@iuliuzsejki8569]

It sounds absolutely fabulously.....

[@random275]

+Iuliu Zsejki Thank you so much Luliu for you continued support and great comments. All the best... Phil

[@yaeltaker]

Most of the Times when I'm playing I hear that tone on my head. Wonderful style and wonderful tone.

[@hugomejia593]

Relaxing beautiful chords and fiesta red

[@eddysky1202]

Super súper súper WWWOOOOWWWWW Es increíble, suave fino y talentoso. Dios te bendiga.

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Eddy ! cheers Phil

[@manieswart6656]

You are still my idol.Like your guitar playing.Greetings from South Africa

[@random275]

That's very kind of you Manie :-) all the best Phil

[@sergio81271]

Phill Macgarrick the best 👏👏👏👏

[@random275]

Thank you so much Sergio ! All the best Phil

[@celiomaciel9062]

Parabens moço toca bem demaisda gosto ouvir,................

[@random275]

Muito obrigado !! Eu gosto da parte "jovem" !! tudo de bom phil

[@shadowthehedgehog4748]

So beautiful

[@random275]

Thank you very much !! Phil

[@davidscarios]

I play the guitar too and i wanna be like you sir :)

[@random275]

That's a very kind thing to say :-) Thank you very much Alex. All the best.. Phil

[@markrunyon5524]

He"s beautiful!=soo good!

[@random275]

Thank you very much Mark !! Cheers Phil

[@herve160181]

Absolutely stunning rendition.

[@diabolousa]

this is a beautiful cover, the tone of your guitar is sooo perfect for this song. thank you for blessing my ears🙏💕

[@random275]

Thanks for the great comment Sabrina ! very much appreciated.. Phil

[@user-dq5dc1cq4g]

После такого великолепного исполнения мне захотелось научиться играть на гитаре. After such a great performance, I wanted to learn how to play the guitar.

[@random275]

That's very nice of you - Thanks a lot :-) Cheers Phil

[@DanBlake3rd]

I really like playing this version (guitar covering vocals), because no way in hell could I sing like Chris Isaak! Thank you sir.

[@random275]

You and me both Lol... Cheers Phil

[@Juancito_el_dulce]

Siempre me gustó este tema de Chris isaak . Juego perverso. 1989 .desde el volcán ubinas. moquegua Perú. Saludos

[@random275]

Muchas gracias, me alegro que te haya gustado ... Saludos Phil

[@OliviaDI]

Cheers to my extraordinary master of guitars! Superb to listen to one of my Top 21 instrumental guitarists!

[@random275]

Thanks Olivia ! great to hear from you and thanks for that smashing comment :-) All the best.. Phil

[@jonathannieto3111]

Uff... Phil !La botaste de homerun¡ "Wicked Game" del excelente cantante country Crish Isaak. Esta es mi canción de cabecera. Soundtrack de mi vida. Y has hecho el mejor cover. Felicitaciones. Me has dado una gran satisfacción. Agradecido. Saludos desde la bella bahia de Tampa, Florida.

[@random275]

Muchas gracias Jonathan :-) Estoy muy contento de que te haya gustado ... Saludos Phil

[@gregorijchubasky2156]

Love it! This place needs more guitarists like you sir.

[@random275]

)Thanks Gregorij that's a very kind comment :-) All the best.. Phil

[@jamesbondcarlos2926]

PURE HEART AND SOUL

[@prantosh1]

Definitely best instrumental version

[@random275]

That's very good of you ! much appreciated :-) Cheers Phil

[@prantosh1]

Love n Regards

[@jeffreyadams4952]

I love listening to this and jamming along with you.

[@foforofocopleroecrproducci4600]

greetings from Costa Rica... Pura Vida

[@grossylvette]

il n'y a pas à dire de telles musiques aussi bien interprétées font chaud au coeur

[@CustomcrowdMitroc]

best cover of this song i have seen so far

[@dneck]

Masterful playing and tone. You own this song bud. Best version of this song I've ever heard, maybe better than James Wilsey himself! I always thought James' replacement with Chris Isaak didn't do this song justice. Chris should hire you! And let you play some of the melodies solo like this, between verses!

[@random275]

Thanks Dan - that's a brilliant comment and I'm very humbled - thank you so much it's really appreciated - All the best.. Phil

[@billh507]

What can i say - again - this is absolutely the best

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Bill ! cheers Phil

[@herbesdesabeltrao345]

Wicked Game. Chris Isaak instrumental. Essa foi a música que fez com que meu sonho de criança fosse ressuscitado quando vi o senhor tocando,pois desde sempre sonhei tocar música instrumental. Espero que Deus me ajude. Teoria musical eu sei só falta restaurar minha trabalhar para realizar meu sonho. Jesus disse: Tudo é possível ao que crer. Para Deus todas as coisas são possíveis. congratulations !!!!!!!!!!! parabéns sempre !!!!!!!

[@MrRemo71]

I'm a drummer but had to watch every second of this!

[@random275]

So glad you liked it ! thanks for commenting.. cheers Phil

[@elvisabutreselvis4711]

Talentoso! Um dos melhores com a guitarra.👏👏👏

[@random275]

Obrigado pelo seu grande cometa! Apreciado .. Phil

[@botsam1627]

Magnifique. Je vous suis depuis longtemps et croyez-moi, tout ce que vous faites est superbement interprété. Merci pour vos adaptations et vidéos. Daniel

[@jonathannieto3111]

Hi Phil. Congrats for your perfect performance¡ "Wicked Game" is my pillow song, soundtrack of my life, from the phenomenal country singer Crish Isaak. Thanx for the uploading & sharing¡ Saludos. Desde la lindisima bahia de Tampa, Florida.

[@Mosely2007]

Many thanks for sharing. Love that tone .So much now is mixed loud in your face. I've seen live some of the best from the 60s and 70s. You sir are high on my list. The guitar speaks thru you. Very nice🎸🎸👏👏👏👍👍

[@anthonyroach7974]

Just beautiful great playing beautiful feel

[@random275]

Thanks very much Anthony ! glad you liked it.. Cheers Phil

[@vikasdhammi9400]

Soul relaxing, thank, Keep playing the guitar and reach to the million hearts accros the world

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Vikas ! Very pleased you liked it.. Cheers Phil

[@bjl257]

Fabulous tone , great touch , well done !

[@whssy]

I have nothing to add to this comment as you summed up everything I was going to say.

[@sngv4429]

Your guitar interpretations are outstanding! Thank you for sharing them with us!

[@random275]

That's very kind of you many thanks for commenting. Cheers Phil

[@jamesbondcarlos2926]

THIS IS THE BEST VERSION I HEARD IN MY LIFE,THANKS FOR THAT MAGIC MAN,GREETINGS FROM MIRAMAR UENOS AIRES ARGENTINA IM CHARLIE IGLESIAS

[@random275]

Thanks for the great comment ! very much appreciated.. Phil

[@jcastillo3119]

!!!I just want to say that this is really incredible im really impressed I wish I could play the guitar like you!!!, greetings from Colombia!!! 😁

[@neohyttsten3704]

You are truely amazing! This is a pure example that it doesn't matter how old you are, you can still be the best at anything. I wish you all the best and I thank you for giving me a lot of motivation to keep on playing guitar.

[@random275]

Thanks Neo - thats a great comment and glad you're inspired to keep on playing ! All the best.. Phil

[@l.carlson2026]

I remember this song and the video back in 1991. Still my favor song and video. Great cover job!!!

[@random275]

I'm glad you liked it Ladonna and thanks for your good comments.. Cheers Phil

[@filmdude5058]

this sounds great

[@monia54190]

Bonsoir PHIL Belle musique que vous nous interprétez, excellent , j'adore !! Je vous souhaite de belles fêtes Pascales et amitiés Monia

[@random275]

+monia54190 Merci beaucoup pour les gentils commentaires Monia - vous avez trop une belle Pâques. Tout le meilleur .. Phil

[@lindavalley3728]

I love learning this song to your version! Thank you Phil!

[@random275]

You're welcome ! Glad you like it hope you get on well.. Phil

[@chaikanesh]

Sir you played it very well, so clean.

[@keithphillips2046]

After hearing you play this song with guitar I have put in into my gig songs .you make it sound brill great sound cheers Keith

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Keith for your great comment ! Cheers Phil

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Hi Phil, A great tune choice and a superb rendition of it. I loved it. Have a great day, Dave

[@random275]

+OldGuitarMonkey Thanks a lot Dave appreciated. Cheers Phil

[@bravo1135]

@@random275 thx for the video,great sound,tuned on my phone 🥰

[@adilsonrocha4970]

🙌

[@genevieveortion7692]

Merci Phil,non seulement tu nous gâte mais en plus tu nous donnes les clés pour essayer de t'imiter.porte toi bien René

[@random275]

Ha Ha - Je suis content que tu aimes la musique et si tu veux l'apprendre alors j'espère que ça va bien .. Cheers Phil

[@Mosely2007]

This fella has soul , thanks for sharing. Beautiful tone. Gotta love the Strat🎸🎸🎸👍👍👍

[@jorgeluiscisnerossanroman9168]

Mr. Phil toca ud. excelente soy guitarrista amateur y me agradó mucho su forma de tocar y su guitarra está muy bonita. saludos y felicidades.

[@random275]

Muchas gracias por el buen comentario. Saludos Phil

[@dynodon12]

Beautifully simplistic. Strat all the way. It's haunting in nature. What a riff! As usual Billions of **********************************

[@random275]

+Dyno Don Ressler I agree Dyno - very simple but a nice melody. Very pleased you liked it. All the best... Phil

[@laurenced1162]

J'ADORE CEST MAGNIFIQUE 🎻🇫🇷🌺 MERCI POUR LE PARTAGE 👏🍀🎶🎵🎼

[@drewh4084]

Perfection. Absolutely perfect. You persuade me to keep practicing on my guitar.

[@random275]

thanks a lot - yes keep up the practicing ! it's always fun whatever stage we are at :-)

[@Hunter2.1]

Hola señor Phil. Este es una de mis melodías favoritas y usted la toca muy bien. Tiene un gran talento!! Un saludo desde Argentina.

[@random275]

Gracias por su gran comentario - muy apreciado. Saludos Phil

[@Sr.Abobora]

The world was on fire and no one could save me but you It's strange what desire will make foolish people do I'd never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you And I'd never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you No, I don't want to fall in love (this girl is only gonna break your heart) No, I don't want to fall in love (this girl is only gonna break your heart) With you With you (this girl is only gonna break your heart) What a wicked game you played to make me feel this way What a wicked thing to do to let me dream of you What a wicked thing to say you never felt this way What a wicked thing to do to make me dream of you And I don't want to fall in love (this girl is only gonna break your heart) No, I don't want to fall in love (this girl is only gonna break your heart) With you The world was on fire and no one could save me but you It's strange what desire will make foolish people do I'd never dreamed that I'd love somebody like you And I'd never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you No, I don't want to fall in love (this girl is only gonna break your heart) No, I don't want to fall in love (this girl is only gonna break your heart) With you (this girl is only gonna break your heart) With you (this girl is only gonna break your heart) No, I (this girl is only gonna break your heart) (This girl is only gonna break your heart) Nobody loves no one First lyrics comment, damn u guys are late but thats okay no problem

[@random275]

Many thanks for the Lyrics !! Cheers Phil

[@dannyperkins4220]

Absolutely awesome

[@MrNonaste]

Absolutely Beautiful arrangement and performance. I'm going to get your tab and donate. Thank you.

[@random275]

Hi Ray - Thank you so much for your very generous donation ! That's very kind of you and much appreciated. I hope you get on well with the song. Kind regards.. Phil

[@charlesfoster141]

Daddio, you know that guitar! Crazy!!! I dig it man!

[@random275]

Thanks Charles :-) I appreciate it... Phil

[@Jtsmith134]

Learned this during lock down. We have a comunial garden and everyone was well impressed with it when I played it outside :). Just "wish" I had a proper Fender to play it on. I use the Squier Standard through a Fender Side Switcher amp with a Behringer VD400 delay unit in line.

[@random275]

Nice one John ! glad you impressed everyone. I used to have a Squire - great value for money ! I'm sure you will get the guitar you want eventually.. Cheers Phil

[@Jtsmith134]

@@random275 I finally got that guitar :). A Fender Player :). Came today :).

[@Rammshtyn]

What a great twist to a great song cover.

[@random275]

Thank you so much !! Cheers Phil

[@tombrittingham1023]

Very nice, smooth and just straight up awesome

[@johnhitchon8043]

Beautifully played, Phil one of my favourites by far. It’s such a gift and and great talent to be able to play the electric guitar as well as you do.

[@sirenatlantida]

Muchas gracias ! que belleza de interpretación, adoro esa canción, he viajado en el tiempo.

[@random275]

Gracias por tu comentario agradable Estoy muy contento de que te haya gustado. Saludos cordiales Phil.

[@romulogrots]

Muito bom....e toca de forma simples.

[@NikkiNaydances]

I would believe you were on the recording. This is my favorite instrumental version!

[@random275]

Thank you so much Kathy for your great comment ! All the best.. Phil

[@MrNonaste]

Absolutely gorgeous. James Wilsey would approve. Thank you.

[@peterscrase7196]

Brilliant - more please

[@random275]

Thanks very much Pete :-) Appreciated.. Phil

[@zazoomatt]

Thanks Phil WELL DONE .Watched it 12 times still going ............

[@scotteldridge3740]

Hi Phil! I absolutely love the way in which you have interpreted Wicked Game!!!...best ever!!! Keep rockinit!!! Wow!!!! Uhmaazing!!!

[@random275]

Thanks for the great comment Scott ! all the best.. Phil

[@Fidozo15]

This guitar has been played like it's supposed to. Nice playing Mr.

[@random275]

Thanks very much ! All the best.. Phil

[@herbesdesabeltrao345]

congratulations! It literally looks beautiful. it plays very well with fantastic precision thank you very much for this wonderful gift I was always in love with this song, I never imagined seeing a musician play with such beauty. the sound not only of the guitar but of his spirit. I have no more words to adjectivate how lovely it is to see and hear the sound coming out of your guitar.Hugs from Brazil with lots of peace, health, happiness and of course many guitar solos!

[@pauldepaul3905]

Phil. It's a pleasure watching and listening to you play.

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Paul that's very kind of you - Cheers Phil

[@timothyng6534]

I just bought my first guitar at age 53 and started taking lessons. My instructor asked me what my "goal" was. I showed him this video and simply said... "THAT." Even if someday, many years from now. THAT.

[@10poundnote]

I've been playing guitar for 37 years but watching this makes me think, perhaps I should use the tremolo more. Nicely played and great tone.

[@random275]

Ahh then you're a relative newbie ! lol - Only joking - I guess I've been influenced by Hank Marvin and tend to use the tremolo all the time .. very glad you liked this one and thanks for your good comments... All the best.. Phil

[@GC0077]

Dude!! That was fking incredible!! I don't know why, but the instrumental makes me see waves breaking.

[@random275]

Thank you GC ! Much appreciated.. Phil

[@jackfenton127]

Phil, Mate that is fantastic, has made me pick up my guitar and get back into it. Thanks for giving this old fella the energy to play again. Cheers

[@random275]

Good for you Jack - we're never too old to give it a go ! All the best Phil

[@StephaneBoileau-h3v]

So good to hear your awesome version.Thank you.

[@random275]

Many thanks Stephane ! So glad you liked it.. Cheers Phil

[@tony3461]

Matchless!!!!

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Tony :-) Cheers Phil

[@rainman42]

Wow...this was DANG good! Impressed my friend...great song too

[@kenmcf]

beautiful.

[@raymondrichards992]

you played that really good phil and it's just great to watch and listen to you play your guitars well played phil

[@random275]

+Raymond Richards Hi Ray - thanks very much for your good comments. I'm glad you liked this one and appreciate your comments very much. Cheers Phil

[@klm7858]

GORGEOUS cover, Phil!!!!! WOW!!! I could listen to this one over and over and over!!

[@johnhitchon8043]

Just Wow !

[@JosephWuestemberghs]

Très belle interprétation ! Merci Phil Jo

[@random275]

+Le p'titJo Thanks very much Jo :-) glad you liked it. Cheers Phil

[@egalitarianvegan8806]

Fantastic, What a great instrumental.

[@random275]

+Dennis Renner That's very kind of you Dennis thanks very much. Kind regards.. Phil

[@matheusreis7187]

Coroa Tira uma onda massa meu parceiro toca muito parabéns 👏🇧🇷

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Ciao Phil!amo questa melodia! L,ho ascoltata anche da Geoff! E devo ammettere che siete entrambi fantastici!!🙋😅😅😍😍🤩🤩😘😘🎸🎶🎸💘♥️💔💔💔💯💯💯

[@MarceloSilva-bm4wl]

Beautiful interpretation. One day I will play just like you. Hugs here from Brazil

[@latvianmoose8099]

Very emotional