San Francisco Days

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.

San Francisco Days
Studio album by Chris Isaak
Released	April 13, 1993
Recorded	1992–1993
Genre	Rock and roll, rockabilly, roots rock
Length	41:30
Label	Reprise
Producer	Erik Jacobsen
Chris Isaak chronology
Heart Shaped World (1989) San Francisco Days (1993) Forever Blue (1995)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
Philadelphia Inquirer	[2]

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

• Chris Isaak – vocals, guitar
• James Calvin Wilsey – lead guitar
• Rowland Salley – bass, vocals
• Kenney Dale Johnson – drums, vocals

Additional personnel

• Jimmy Pugh – Hammond B3 organ on "I Want Your Love"
• Danny Gatton – lead guitar
• Jeff Watson – lead guitar
• Tom Brumley – pedal steel guitar

Sales and certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[4]	Gold	35,000^
Canada (Music Canada)[5]	Gold	50,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[6]	Silver	60,000^
United States (RIAA)[7]	Gold	725,000[8]
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

1. link
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.
4. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2007 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
5. "Canadian album certifications – Chris Isaak – San francisco days". Music Canada.
6. "British album certifications – Chris Isaak – San francisco days". British Phonographic Industry.
7. "American album certifications – Chris Isaak – San Francisco days". Recording Industry Association of America.
8. "Ask Billboard". Billboard.