San Francisco Days

San Francisco Days
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 13, 1993
Recorded1992–1993
GenreRock and roll, rockabilly, roots rock
Length41:30
LabelReprise
ProducerErik Jacobsen
Chris Isaak chronology
Heart Shaped World
(1989)
San Francisco Days
(1993)
Forever Blue
(1995)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Philadelphia Inquirer[2]

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.

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.

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  2. ^ Wood, Sam (April 27, 1993). "A Trumpeter Breaks Out of Marsalis' Shadow". Philadelphia Inquirer.
  3. ^ Michael Goldberg (19 May 2022). "James Wilsey and the Secret History of Chris Isaak's 'Wicked Game'". Rollingstone.com. Archived from the original on 2022-05-19. Retrieved August 6, 2022.