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Chris Isaak — Dancin'
Album: Baja Sessions
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Released: 1996
Length: 3:53
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I keep on dancin'
Dancin'
Nothing left to say
Nothing left to do
I find myself alone
And thinking just of you
You got me dancin'
Dancin'

Why don't you help me?
Why don't you guide me?
Why don't you promise
To stand beside me?

There was a man in a foreign land
In love with a woman that he didn't understand
Love is not a thing you command
Love is something that keeps you, keeps you
Dancin'
Dancin'

Why don't you help me?
Why don't you guide me?
Why don't you promise
To stand beside me?

I keep on dancin'
Dancin'
Nothing left to say
Nothing left to do
I find myself alone
And thinking just of you
You've got me dancin'
Dancin'

Why don't you help me?
Why don't you guide me?
Why don't you promise
To stand beside me?

Dancin'
Dancin'
Dancin'
You've got me
Oh
Help me
Guide me
Why don't you promise
To stand beside me
Help me
Oh
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 kingart wrote:

He's very talented.  But he also bores me too deeply to listen.  Next!  My $.02


Understand - I feel the same way about much of Norah Jones' work. 
Chris works for me, tho
Posted 1 month ago by IvanTheMediocre    [ Reply ]
He's very talented.  But he also bores me too deeply to listen.  Next!  My $.02
Posted 1 month ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Velvet voice!
Posted 2 months ago by Saranghae    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:


Au contraire, ladies......


😍
Posted 4 months ago by Babette55    [ Reply ]
 Ihatethissong wrote:

Saw him in Boise back in 2002, and he was a goofball between almost every song.
Not a man who takes himself, or perhaps anything else too seriously.
All the more reason I dig the guy.


He invited me to join him on stage and dance! Of course, I did! Raleigh, NC, 1986. SEXY man!😍
Posted 4 months ago by Babette55    [ Reply ]
What a sweet, sweet voice! 
Posted 5 months ago by Dalsir    [ Reply ]
That voice..mmmm
Posted 6 months ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
 rob311 wrote:


I used to make a contribution every few months or so, but RP has become political with the launch of Radio 2050. I don't want to contribute money to a site that is not balanced in its political presentations.


Bye
Posted 8 months ago by surfool    [ Reply ]
 tinypriest wrote:

Public Service Announcement: Please pay for RP. Send them $5 a month or MORE. I give and we should all do so. Nothing stays free. Support Radio Paradise. (I'm not paid to say this, just a fan, who pays for you to enjoy).



I used to make a contribution every few months or so, but RP has become political with the launch of Radio 2050. I don't want to contribute money to a site that is not balanced in its political presentations.
Posted 8 months ago by rob311    [ Reply ]
Not a big fan of his but this is pretty good
Posted 9 months ago by Rcallinjr    [ Reply ]
Somehow ... lame. Not my cup of coffee.
Posted 1 year ago by joko63808    [ Reply ]
Love Chris Isaak.  So SF.  Where I lost a few hearts and smoked my first joint.  After an April 15th march to end the war.  Country Joe was singing on the back of a flat  bed truck, about the buys I was flying home from Nam  in  a box.
Posted 1 year ago by dougalbumski    [ Reply ]
 tinypriest wrote:

Public Service Announcement: Please pay for RP. Send them $5 a month or MORE. I give and we should all do so. Nothing stays free. Support Radio Paradise. (I'm not paid to say this, just a fan, who pays for you to enjoy).



I send a hundred bucks , hopefully every year. The pleasure is worth more.  Even my wife likes it and is changing her ways!  haha (in case she sees this)
Posted 1 year ago by dougalbumski    [ Reply ]
 Foggymountain wrote:

The sort of shit yer mum likes.



7.2 over 1300 peeps rating, I really don't think they are all "mums" your in the minority! move on ! 
Posted 1 year ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
The sort of shit yer mum likes.
Posted 1 year ago by Foggymountain    [ Reply ]
 cosmicjoe54 wrote:



Either that's a really small sofa or he's really tall.


Looks like his pants shrunk in the wash as well...
Posted 1 year ago by snowcone    [ Reply ]
Yep. Dancin' in my office chair...
Posted 2 years ago by bhabrown    [ Reply ]
 eileenomurphy wrote:

NICE!!




Either that's a really small sofa or he's really tall.
Posted 2 years ago by cosmicjoe54    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

What, I wonder, would Chris Isaak sing about if he weren't so consumed by lover's angst? So often with songwriters, mental anguish is the mother to songwriting creativity, and that appears to be the case in Spades with yer man. For a good-looking and, presumably, rich guy, he's in a lot of mental torment. Great songs and singing, mind - his pain is our gain :)


Frederick, As usual, you have nailed it, in a non-confrontational way. Good man.
Posted 2 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 drtjdel wrote:
meadowwoods wrote: Settle down now, ladies.


Au contraire, ladies......
Posted 2 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
Chris Isaak is one of the greatest performers you could ever hope to see in concert -- I've seen him twice, and both times, he blew us away with his humor, wit, and musical talent not seen since Roy Orbison. I also owe him a lot due to the drinks I've been bought singing his fab songs in karaoke bars from Shizuoka to Tokyo and Osaka to Mihara -- and Boulder! Keep rocking and crooning, Chris -- hopefully, so will I!


saw once myself, very good show ! 
Posted 3 years ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
Chris Isaak is one of the greatest performers you could ever hope to see in concert -- I've seen him twice, and both times, he blew us away with his humor, wit, and musical talent not seen since Roy Orbison. I also owe him a lot due to the drinks I've been bought singing his fab songs in karaoke bars from Shizuoka to Tokyo and Osaka to Mihara -- and Boulder! Keep rocking and crooning, Chris -- hopefully, so will I!
Posted 3 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Public Service Announcement: Please pay for RP. Send them $5 a month or MORE. I give and we should all do so. Nothing stays free. Support Radio Paradise. (I'm not paid to say this, just a fan, who pays for you to enjoy).
Posted 4 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
So groovy 
Posted 4 years ago by noe.architecte169    [ Reply ]
What Elvis could have gone on and done and sold 100s of millions more records, if he didn't have mother issues and wasn't a good ol' boy. Chris carries on the spirit of that sweetness and romanticism (if not the record sales).
Posted 4 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
 lvgraham wrote:
A voice like silk and a naughty attitude. I'll never forget the radio interview he gave in the DC area where he just messed with the DJ the whole time. "Where were you born?" "In the back of a pickup truck. I was the child of gypsies. I never knew if I was theirs or if they had stolen me." The DJ gave up and just let him talk about whatever he wanted to talk about. It was a great interview.   
 
Saw him in Boise back in 2002, and he was a goofball between almost every song.
Not a man who takes himself, or perhaps anything else too seriously.
All the more reason I dig the guy.
Posted 5 years ago by Ihatethissong    [ Reply ]
Logitech!
ench wrote:
I need some better speakers...
 

Posted 5 years ago by cosmicjoe54    [ Reply ]
Loving this thanks rp
Posted 6 years ago by Bev_and_Wendy    [ Reply ]
 Dahlia_Gumbo wrote:
Chris fabulous at HSB last weekend in San FRANCISCO.
 
Yes,  he was... and this month at HSB too. Always great to see him live.
Posted 8 years ago by poetdancer    [ Reply ]
A voice like silk and a naughty attitude. I'll never forget the radio interview he gave in the DC area where he just messed with the DJ the whole time. "Where were you born?" "In the back of a pickup truck. I was the child of gypsies. I never knew if I was theirs or if they had stolen me." The DJ gave up and just let him talk about whatever he wanted to talk about. It was a great interview.   
Posted 8 years ago by lvgraham    [ Reply ]
 daedalus wrote:
Back to the creepy side of Chris Isaak..
 
What?... It was the white socks, wasn't it.
Posted 8 years ago by Michael_Dean    [ Reply ]
This guy is obviously immensely talented and folks tell me he's a riot in concert.

I'd be OK with never hearing anything by him ever again, though. 
Posted 8 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
I need some better speakers...
Posted 8 years ago by ench    [ Reply ]
Dancin' at work!

Always love this one. Glad to hear it here.
Posted 9 years ago by raenvald    [ Reply ]
{#Daisy}ya got me dancin.  Thank You.  ;) 123K
Posted 9 years ago by GoodKarm    [ Reply ]
 daedalus wrote:
Back to the creepy side of Chris Isaak..
 
What, I wonder, would Chris Isaak sing about if he weren't so consumed by lover's angst? So often with songwriters, mental anguish is the mother to songwriting creativity, and that appears to be the case in Spades with yer man. For a good-looking and, presumably, rich guy, he's in a lot of mental torment. Great songs and singing, mind - his pain is our gain :)
Posted 10 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Back to the creepy side of Chris Isaak..
Posted 11 years ago by daedalus    [ Reply ]
 DrLex wrote:
Good, but the original version is better. This one sounds like he's afraid to wake up the neighbours.

 
yes agree -  tho i no longer have the other version i can remember his singing is much more expressive
Posted 11 years ago by rtrt    [ Reply ]
LIVE   real real   FUNKY!

 

Great song anyway!


Posted 11 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Nice. Very Nice.
Posted 12 years ago by aristoteles    [ Reply ]
Love it.{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 Dahlia_Gumbo wrote:
Chris fabulous at HSB last weekend in San FRANCISCO.
 
He was (they were) outstanding at Veterans Memorial in (the aptly-named) Grass Valley on 4/26.
Posted 12 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Chris fabulous at HSB last weekend in San FRANCISCO.
Posted 13 years ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
*makes note to take singing lessons and be taught how to sound like this*
Posted 13 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
 johnjconn wrote:
Nice socks
 
What..you crazy..white socks are for tennis ! {#Smile}

The song..just a #5.
Posted 13 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
 pink wrote:

could that be "Lily was here" by Dave Steward?
just a guess
 
Yes, I hear it too. It's a similar guitar sound. I think "Lily was Here" is from Candy Dulfer's album "Saxuality". Dave Stewart on guitar and Candy Dulfer on sax.

Posted 13 years ago by agkagk    [ Reply ]
Good, but the original version is better. This one sounds like he's afraid to wake up the neighbours.
Posted 14 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 14 years ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
This is one of my TOP 3 favorite Chris Isaak songs!  {#Hearteyes}  Love this version WAAAAY more than the original.

Posted 14 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
If you've heard one, you've heard them all.
Posted 14 years ago by listen_n_sf    [ Reply ]
This guy can really sing.
Posted 14 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
I very much like Mr Isaak
{#Bananajumprope} 
Posted 14 years ago by lsfeder    [ Reply ]
 scraig wrote:
This is one of the five albums I would have to have with me if I was stranded on an island. And I'm not gay. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
 
if i'm ever stranded on an island, i hope it's with you 
Posted 14 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
This is one of the five albums I would have to have with me if I was stranded on an island. And I'm not gay. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Posted 16 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
hippiechick wrote:
This song is making me hot!
He played the 9:30 club in DC in the late 80's and I touched him as he left the stage for a break, he was all sweaty. He smiled at me, GOD is he good looking!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 16 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
Krispian wrote:
I really want to dislike him too, but... his work's very appealing.
Since the first time I first heard Chris Isaak around 1990 I never wanted to dislike him, and never have. He (and his band) are excellent in my opinion. I do prefer the original version of this song, as others have said. But Baja Sessions is a great album. Great summer music.
Posted 17 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
Jack_Jefferson wrote:
I know what you are talking about. I can remember the song (and hearing it on the radio), but I can't give you the name or artists.
could that be "Lily was here" by Dave Steward? just a guess
Posted 17 years ago by pink    [ Reply ]
Day-um!
Posted 17 years ago by Welly    [ Reply ]
Like this song, but not this version. Ick.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
celadonstone wrote:
There was an instrumental song in the 90s that had a similar sound. What its name was is totally escaping me, but it was just that guitar and maybe a sax doing a "Call and response" type playing over a generic drum beat...?
I know what you are talking about. I can remember the song (and hearing it on the radio), but I can't give you the name or artists.
Posted 17 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
There was an instrumental song in the 90s that had a similar sound. What its name was is totally escaping me, but it was just that guitar and maybe a sax doing a "Call and response" type playing over a generic drum beat...?
Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
The original version off the Silvertone album is better. Not loving this one too much.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
COOOL...!
Posted 17 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
sexy
Posted 17 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
hippiechick wrote:
This song is making me hot!
Oh yeah.....
Posted 17 years ago by ruthless    [ Reply ]
please, no more of this...
Posted 18 years ago by Kregg    [ Reply ]
Listened to this album about 20 times driving from NJ to New Orleans about a decade ago...a good highway companion.
Posted 18 years ago by mcass    [ Reply ]
Roy Orbison Jr.--Gotta enjoy that strumming!!!!!!!!!
Posted 18 years ago by rkbrownie    [ Reply ]
I really want to dislike him too, but... his work's very appealing. AC wrote:
Y'know? There's something about Chris Isaak. Every brain cell I have wants to grow impatined and irritated with his sctick, post sarcastic comments and ding him with a "2". And somehow...I just can't. He hooks me every damn time. Don't understand why he's not a lot more huge than he actually is with the mainstream (maybe somebody at CC doesn't like him). Damn he's smooth.
Posted 18 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
slartibart_O wrote:
useless trivia: chris played uncle bob that recorded the wonders single in "that thing you do"
Really!? I must see it again....
Posted 18 years ago by ruthless    [ Reply ]
southend wrote:
Sounds a bit like Rick Nelson.
You sure about that? I always catch faint hints of early Elvis ballads and spirituals, with a touch of Roy Orbison. That's faint hints and a touch, RP listeners, not an exact match.
Posted 18 years ago by cattgirl813    [ Reply ]
Love this guy! Oh, I already said this...sorry!
Posted 18 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
slartibart_O wrote:
useless trivia: chris played uncle bob that recorded the wonders single in "that thing you do"
Which was a song by "Fountains of Wayne"....
Posted 18 years ago by Farquwaar    [ Reply ]
mmmm...yummy
Posted 18 years ago by chinchita    [ Reply ]
useless trivia: chris played uncle bob that recorded the wonders single in "that thing you do"
Posted 18 years ago by slartibart_O    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]
Hey ladies... think wicked games video. Sorry I figured I would give some visuals to all those who are swooning right now
Posted 18 years ago by GChevy410    [ Reply ]
This song is making me hot!
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Sounds a bit like Rick Nelson.
Posted 18 years ago by southend    [ Reply ]
He does have a style all his own, although I agree in that in this song, his full vocal force is not realized fully - only in a few parts of it. Somehow I get the feeling that "Baja Sessions" may have more than his usual suave, romantic themes. Cannot blame him if he were hitting on college girls, by the way.
Posted 18 years ago by Beastie    [ Reply ]
meadowwoods wrote:
he does have that voice, doesn't he?
Settle down now, ladies.
Posted 18 years ago by drtjdel    [ Reply ]
meadowwoods wrote:
he does have that voice, doesn't he?
Too whiney for me. The only Chris Isaak I like is "Bad bad thing." I guess I like my guys more gritty than sensitive. In theory anyway.
Posted 18 years ago by rosedraws    [ Reply ]
meadowwoods wrote:
he does have that voice, doesn't he?
Oh Yes..Oh yes..Oh yes......
Posted 18 years ago by ruthless    [ Reply ]
BGGA wrote:
damn, the sound of his voice really puts me in the mood
he does have that voice, doesn't he?
Posted 18 years ago by meadowwoods    [ Reply ]
Loved it..........bring on "Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing"...he is very diverse and talented.......
Posted 19 years ago by rkbrownie    [ Reply ]
Wow, Chris really brings out the ladies in RP-Land. Play more Bill, play more! \:D/
Posted 19 years ago by Death_to_Clear_Channel    [ Reply ]
The song that hooked me on Chris Isaak. The original from the first album, of course. Wow.
Posted 19 years ago by babygirl614    [ Reply ]
Sometimes life just ain't fair. Thanks, Chris. Ya jerk. ;-) Excellent tune.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
BGGA wrote:
damn, the sound of his voice really puts me in the mood
Oh yeah....cept my mood she sighs only has me dancing around with the mop and broom
Posted 19 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
damn, the sound of his voice really puts me in the mood
Posted 19 years ago by BGGA    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by Zweiblumen    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by notfadeaway    [ Reply ]
Rather disappointing, this version. Maybe it is that I am so looking forward to the ringing rise of his voice and the fulfillment never comes.
Posted 19 years ago by jadewahoo    [ Reply ]
I think I like this version more than his original - very smooth and and little dangerous.
Posted 19 years ago by Mairy    [ Reply ]
He played Ottawa a few weeks ago---what a showman; great band . You could hear a pin drop when he sang Wicked Game (he didn't do this one, though).
Posted 20 years ago by GaryG    [ Reply ]
AC wrote:
Y'know? There's something about Chris Isaak.
Mmmmmm hmmmmmm.
Posted 20 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
I got tickets to see him this week!!
Posted 20 years ago by JrzyTmata    [ Reply ]
why would you do it? chris isaak makes me angry.
Posted 20 years ago by PattonFever    [ Reply ]
Chris Isaak and his band are quite talented. I'm always up for a Chris Isaak tune.
Posted 20 years ago by zborgerd    [ Reply ]
Classic Isaak song...
Posted 20 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
AC wrote:
Y'know? There's something about Chris Isaak. Every brain cell I have wants to grow impatined and irritated with his sctick, post sarcastic comments and ding him with a "2". And somehow...I just can't. He hooks me every damn time. Don't understand why he's not a lot more huge than he actually is with the mainstream (maybe somebody at CC doesn't like him). Damn he's smooth.
The only thing that I can guess at is that a lot of his music sounds very country. I went into my favorite used CD store one time and found one of his albums and gave it a listen. I'd heard two of the tracks before, but everything else on there sounded nothing like those.
Posted 21 years ago by MrSpaz    [ Reply ]
Y'know? There's something about Chris Isaak. Every brain cell I have wants to grow impatined and irritated with his sctick, post sarcastic comments and ding him with a "2". And somehow...I just can't. He hooks me every damn time. Don't understand why he's not a lot more huge than he actually is with the mainstream (maybe somebody at CC doesn't like him). Damn he's smooth.
Posted 21 years ago by AC    [ Reply ]
I\'ve never been a big Chris Isaak fan, but I like this. I love the guitar, and his voice seems like a perfect fit for the song.
Posted 21 years ago by hanuman    [ Reply ]
Here is why context is so important and songs sometimes need more than a couple of listens before it \"clicks\": heard this just now and went to give it a strong \"quite likeable\" rating - only to find that I had previously given it a \"4\". Wow. I am glad I came to my senses. ;)
Posted 21 years ago by mperry    [ Reply ]
So so sexy!! Love his breathy voice.....Purrrrrrrrr...... ;)
Posted 21 years ago by ruby2sday67    [ Reply ]
Love this song - love just about all of Isaak\'s work. But I almost like the Silvertone album\'s version of this a little better.
Posted 22 years ago by Detlaps    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Dotman: Chris Isaak is a horn dog. At a performance at Interlochen, he reportedly was hitting on the underage campers. Must be the hair. Dot
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA So What?
Posted 22 years ago by birdland    [ Reply ]
Chris Isaak is a horn dog. At a performance at Interlochen, he reportedly was hitting on the underage campers. Must be the hair. Dot
Posted 22 years ago by Dotman    [ Reply ]
Pretty good. Expresses something many of us have (or at least should have) felt in life.
Posted 22 years ago by CoolbeaN    [ Reply ]