San Francisco Days

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San Francisco Days
San Francisco Days - Chris Isaak.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 13, 1993
Recorded1992–1993
Genre Rock and roll, rockabilly, roots rock
Length41:30
Label Reprise
Producer Erik Jacobsen
Chris Isaak chronology
Heart Shaped World
(1989)
San Francisco Days
(1993)
Forever Blue
(1995)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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San Francisco Days is the fourth album by Chris Isaak, released in 1993. The album's sound was more upbeat than that of its predecessor, the darker Heart Shaped World , and Isaak's breakthrough hit "Wicked Game". It did not perform as well as Heart Shaped World, but was certified gold by the RIAA while several of its tracks became longtime staples of Isaak's live set. Later in 1993, the song "Two Hearts" was featured in the film True Romance and on its soundtrack.

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The album was also Isaak's last to feature guitarist James Calvin Wilsey, who had been a member of his band since its formation, due to personal conflicts and drug problems. Wilsey only performed on a handful of tracks before departing, including the lead single, "Can't Do a Thing (To Stop Me)". [3] The album was dedicated to the memory of Louie Beeson, who was the sound consultant.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Chris Isaak; except where noted.

  1. "San Francisco Days"
  2. "Beautiful Homes"
  3. "Round 'N' Round"
  4. "Two Hearts"
  5. "Can't Do a Thing (To Stop Me)" (Isaak, Brian Elliot)
  6. "Except the New Girl"
  7. "Waiting"
  8. "Move Along"
  9. "I Want Your Love"
  10. "5:15"
  11. "Lonely With a Broken Heart"
  12. "Solitary Man" (Neil Diamond)

Personnel

Additional personnel

Sales and certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [4] Gold35,000^
Canada (Music Canada) [5] Gold50,000^
United Kingdom (BPI) [6] Silver60,000^
United States (RIAA) [7] Gold725,000 [8]

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

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