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Chris Isaak — Please
Album: Speak Of The Devil
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Released: 1998
Length: 3:24
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I keep listening, very quietly.
You're discussing, your philosophy.
There's a long list, of what's wrong with me.
And you go on talking endlessly.... now.

What's the problem?
What's the question?
What's the answer?
Where's this heading?

You keep talking.
Where's it going?
If there's an answer I don't know it...

Please,
You're killing me.
Please,
You're killing me with all these questions.

I've been trying to get along with you.
Doesn't matter what I try to do.
Once you start in
There's no stopping you... now.

What's the problem?
What's the question?
What's the answer?
Where's this heading?

You keep talking.
Where's it going?
If there's an answer I don't know it...

Please,
You're killing me.
Please,
You're killing me with all these questions.

You're explaining, very patiently.
I'm a problem, what to do with me.
I keep listening, but i just don't see now.

What's the problem?
What's the question?
What's the answer?
Where's this heading?

You keep talking.
Where's it going?
If there's an answer I don't know it...

Please,
You're killing me.
Please,
You're killing me with all these questions.
Please, Please, Please
Please, Please
You're killing me.
You're killing me.
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 Lucinda805 wrote:

Chris Isaak used to live in the Silverlake neighborhood of L.A. My friend once saw him lounging, shirtless, on his sofa. For years I peeked in the window every time I walked by his house, but alas, never saw him.



Drools
Posted 2 months ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
Chris Isaak used to live in the Silverlake neighborhood of L.A. My friend once saw him lounging, shirtless, on his sofa. For years I peeked in the window every time I walked by his house, but alas, never saw him.
Posted 2 months ago by Lucinda805    [ Reply ]
Great album! Saw him live at the Paramount Theatre in Denver for this tour. Top 5 concert for me. 
Posted 10 months ago by bluebeag    [ Reply ]
 BSartiste wrote:
my favorite Chris Isaak tune, Reminds me of being married 


ooo i can see that. me too. 
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Posted 1 year ago by kuly-s    [ Reply ]
Isaak was an amateur boxer and had his nose broken seven times! He told Discussions Magazine that his boxing pals had an affectionate nickname for him: "Because when I started off, I thought I looked a little like Elvis when I combed my hair back. When I was boxing, everybody who was on my boxing team, their nickname for me was Elvis."
Posted 2 years ago by azjames    [ Reply ]
This is for you Raquel.😘
Posted 2 years ago by azjames    [ Reply ]
First time I've heard this. Like.

This guy has one of the best voices around though.
Posted 3 years ago by Silvervanman    [ Reply ]
This song is 100% about my first wife. And several girlfriends thereafter. 
Posted 3 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
my favorite Chris Isaak tune, Reminds me of being married 
Posted 4 years ago by BSartiste    [ Reply ]
Look! A rotary dial phone.
Posted 4 years ago by AnchorMan    [ Reply ]
No shade on Wicked Game, but I’ve always thought this was his best song.
Posted 4 years ago by publiceric    [ Reply ]
Chris being his absolute cool self here.  Damn good songwriting, great lyrics and strong music.  And a topic that at one time most of us can 100% relate to.....

"I keep listening, very quietly. You're discussing, your philosophy.
There's a long list, of what's wrong with me. And you go on talking endlessly."
Posted 6 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
Wow, very cool song!
Posted 9 years ago by FatPants    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
I was an ISAAC's fan,
saw him three times live (in Cologne).
Each time he was great - no question!

But what has he turned into...?

Into somebody, who's music is hardly recognizable against the real Chris!

Not on this song, though!
He was still "himself" 10 years ago, when this good album was issued!

Nowadays...?
A sad copy of himself!


 
You've lost your sting old boy. Gonna have to start calling you Ray.
Posted 10 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 sajitjacob wrote:
Chris at his best. I remember an interview he gave to Q magazine (I think)

Music Journo: "So what have you been up to since the last album"
Mr Isaak: "Humm... well.... I built a patio"

 
Ha! perfect answer!
Posted 10 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
jmsmy wrote:
Chris Isaak must have worked retail at sometime.

 
{#Roflol}

There are about 35,000 people on YouTube who can relate...
Posted 11 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Chris at his best. I remember an interview he gave to Q magazine (I think)

Music Journo: "So what have you been up to since the last album"
Mr Isaak: "Humm... well.... I built a patio"
Posted 11 years ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
My favorite Chris Isaak song, for sure.
Posted 11 years ago by gillespp    [ Reply ]
I don't normally like Chris Isaac's sometimes creepy stuff.  This is the first time my head turned to the screen to find out who was singing this good stuff..
Was surprised to find it was him.
Not bad. 
Posted 11 years ago by daedalus    [ Reply ]
Chris Isaak must have worked retail at sometime.
Posted 11 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
 PurplePrincess wrote:
Huge, huge fan of his, he is awesome (overused word but true in this case). He is like the love child of Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley with a little something else that's special thrown in. Oh, and he is entertaining too.
 
Hee hee! Roy + Elvis = Chris Isaac! {#Lol}

Yeah, ya gotta see him in concert with his band. They are tight and cool and always seem to be having fun!

I like his style and his smooth delivery.

{#Cool}
Posted 12 years ago by bev    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
I was an ISAAC's fan,
saw him three times live (in Cologne).
Each time he was great - no question!

But what has he turned into...?

Into somebody, who's music is hardly recognizable against the real Chris!

Not on this song, though!
He was still "himself" 10 years ago, when this good album was issued!

Nowadays...?
A sad copy of himself!

 

Were you still "yourself" 10 years ago?  I ask because you seem like a sad copy of yourself nowadays.
Posted 12 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]

Big head on a tiny body!

Mobile phones had not been invented in 1998?


Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
I was an ISAAC's fan,
saw him three times live (in Cologne).
Each time he was great - no question!

But what has he turned into...?

Into somebody, who's music is hardly recognizable against the real Chris!

Not on this song, though!
He was still "himself" 10 years ago, when this good album was issued!

Nowadays...?
A sad copy of himself!

Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 KeithT wrote:
Always liked this tune.  Had the good fortune to see Chris Isaak perform live at The Mountain Winery (Saratoga, CA) a few months ago.  Quite the showman.
 
#jealous
Posted 13 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
Steve ( Liverpool England ) I really liked the track very catching
Posted 13 years ago by Steve-h    [ Reply ]
Always liked this tune.  Had the good fortune to see Chris Isaak perform live at The Mountain Winery (Saratoga, CA) a few months ago.  Quite the showman.
Posted 14 years ago by KeithT    [ Reply ]
Forever Blue is another great album of his. "Baby did a bad bad thing..."
Posted 14 years ago by PA1749    [ Reply ]
fit my mood tonight.
Posted 14 years ago by PerchTwirl    [ Reply ]
 inmanart wrote:
Great tune.....just saw his new tv show ... he had Cat Stevens on as a guest.....both of them seemed very genuine and are both gifted artist's, they still sound great!
  Cat Stevens was on the "no fly" list and still came over.I'm not saying he should have been on the list(he shouldn't)but our security sucks.
Just like the Christmas scare we just had!


Posted 14 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
 halcyem wrote:
When this first came on I thought it was an acoustic version of Nirvana's Heart-Shaped Box. The opening riff is virtually identical. Not a bad song, but I wouldn't say its his best.
 
First time I've heard this...and thought the same thing. Same chord changes.

Posted 15 years ago by Forest267    [ Reply ]
Thank you RP for regular Isaak! A great performer with an extremely pleasant voice.
Posted 15 years ago by vurguuz    [ Reply ]
Saw him live after this album...brilliant.  It was in Townsville.He came out at the start in a discoball dinner suit and announced that in the big cities New York, Paris, ....Townsville everyone really wants to hear all the classics so thats what you're gonna get.  Great performer, very funny guy, and loads of cool music.
Posted 15 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
His big hit was Wicked Game, but I always thought this was his best song.
Posted 15 years ago by publiceric    [ Reply ]
Great tune.....just saw his new tv show ... he had Cat Stevens on as a guest.....both of them seemed very genuine and are both gifted artist's, they still sound great!
Posted 15 years ago by inmanart    [ Reply ]
A pleasant surprise.
Posted 15 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
Sounds like my last long-term relationship. Probably the reason I love this tune!


There's a long list, of what's wrong with me.
And you go on talking endlessly.... now What's the problem?
What's the question?
What's the answer?
Where's this heading? You keep talking.
Where's it going?
If there's an answer I don't know it... Please
You're killing me.
Please
You're killing me with all these questions.
Posted 16 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]
OldFrenchie wrote:
I never liked this clown's hair. It's way too mousse-y. And his music kinda sucks too
I think you need to come in outta the cold. Or maybe your stuck inside and need some fresh air. Either way, the guy's got great hair. We should all be so lucky to be as good looking as Chris or have as many women lusting after him. And he's a damn good singer/songwriter as well. I've always liked him but never got the exposure until I visited Paradise. That's Radio Paradise to you, Bub. Hee Hee
Posted 16 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
Huge, huge fan of his, he is awesome (overused word but true in this case). He is like the love child of Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley with a little something else that's special thrown in. Oh, and he is entertaining too.
Posted 16 years ago by PurplePrincess    [ Reply ]
OldFrenchie wrote:
I never liked this clown's hair. It's way too mousse-y. And his music kinda sucks too
His hair and music are better than yours.
Posted 17 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
This is good, but I think his earlier work rocks more.
Posted 17 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
I just saw him in Vegas, awesome concert.
Posted 17 years ago by rgr0707    [ Reply ]
Cool, has Devo's "Incredible Urge" beginning. Which fits right in to a lot of Chris's songs.
Posted 17 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
My favorite rockin' Chris Isaak song. He is awesome and I loved his Showtime show. Star, hunk, regular guy. The best.
Posted 17 years ago by stevetipp    [ Reply ]
lmic wrote:
WTF? OMG... I find myself giving CI a....9??
a ...... what? explain please lol
Posted 17 years ago by Helchat    [ Reply ]
He sucked at the All-star game
Posted 17 years ago by heyjoe3577    [ Reply ]
skdenfeld wrote:
No. He's really good. I'm trying to decide between seeing him in concert this summer or Alison Krauss. Tough choice.
I know concert tickets are expensive, but it's too bad you have to choose between the two.
Posted 17 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
Wisecrowe wrote:
Should I feel guilty for liking this so much?
No. He's really good. I'm trying to decide between seeing him in concert this summer or Alison Krauss. Tough choice.
Posted 17 years ago by skdenfeld    [ Reply ]
this song is holding up quite well...
Posted 17 years ago by Kornmann    [ Reply ]
I never liked this clown's hair. It's way too mousse-y. And his music kinda sucks too
Posted 17 years ago by OldFrenchie    [ Reply ]
Chris Isaak is the B-O-M-B! This song in particular grabs me every time... There's a long list, of what's wrong with me. And you go on talking endlessly.... now What's the problem? What's the question? What's the answer? Where's this heading? You keep talking. Where's it going? If there's an answer I don't know it... Please You're killing me. Please You're killing me with all these questions.
Posted 17 years ago by electronicshaman    [ Reply ]
WTF? OMG... I find myself giving CI a....9??
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Wisecrowe wrote:
Should I feel guilty for liking this so much?
I don't think so; in my opinion Chris Isaak has got what it takes to move ya
Posted 17 years ago by araujokrl    [ Reply ]
Should I feel guilty for liking this so much?
Posted 17 years ago by Wisecrowe    [ Reply ]
When this first came on I thought it was an acoustic version of Nirvana's Heart-Shaped Box. The opening riff is virtually identical. Not a bad song, but I wouldn't say its his best.
Posted 17 years ago by halcyem    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
ralphcanoe wrote:
Chris is awesome!
Yes! That photo of him on the cover is also awesome!
Posted 18 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
My all-time fave Chris Isaak song. It rocks, but the lyrics are great. I can just see a browbeat guy sitting there with his head in his hands as his wife/girlfriend hectors him over this or that.
Posted 18 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]
locutusofborg wrote:
ok mr. one hit wonder, yeah your a good singer and all but come on?
I suppose you're right, he has only really had one big hit with Wicked Game. So what? Is that really how you rate an artist's talent, by how many "hits" he/she's had? C'mon, you know better than that. I obviously don't put Isaak in the same category of greatness as say Van Morrison, Dylan, Cohen, etc., mostly because his style is rather one-dimensional. That said, however, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more consistent songwriter than Chris Isaak. I challenge you to go through each of his albums, song by song, and find more than 2 or 3 "duds" in the entire catalogue. Every song is good, every album, time and time again, it's amazing. The guy's a machine. I don't know how he does it. If you don't believe me go see for yourself.
Posted 18 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
Love this tune. It actually gives you a good idea of how well Chris and co. can rock out. You have to listen to this song LOUD to really appreciate it. Preferably w/ good headphones or in a car with a good sound system. Same with Walk Slow, which if I'm not mistaken follows this track on the album.
Posted 18 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
Pleasant enough, don't mind hearing it, but not what I'd call stunning by any measure.
Posted 19 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
annanyc wrote:
Along these lines, at the beginning of the song (granted I'm busily working at the same time) I completely thought this was Nirvana's "Heart Shaped Box" am I alone in this?
Probably. But Chris Isaak did have an album called "Heart-Shaped World."
Posted 19 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]
Excellent! What an entertainer. Go see him live! A really funny guy, considering the melancholy in his songs.
Posted 19 years ago by SpaceCowboy    [ Reply ]
audiozeb wrote:
Rocking tune from a great guy. With just a little re-working it could be an AC/DC song!
Along these lines, at the beginning of the song (granted I'm busily working at the same time) I completely thought this was Nirvana's "Heart Shaped Box" am I alone in this?
Posted 19 years ago by annanyc    [ Reply ]
this is the first time I've heard Chris Isaak on RP. Good choice. And good fit for the station.
Posted 19 years ago by cjg    [ Reply ]
I saw Chris in a small club in D.C. circa 1988, just before he got big. It was one of the best live shows I've ever seen. He just exuded power, energy and emotion. I've been a huge fan ever since.
Posted 19 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
Chris is awesome!
Posted 19 years ago by ralphcanoe    [ Reply ]
This is a perfect example of how great Chris Isaak is. I have all him CDs, and this one is probably the best.
Posted 19 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
audiozeb wrote:
Rocking tune from a great guy. With just a little re-working it could be an AC/DC song!
But Brian Johnson's voice (which one critic said sounds like "an automatic fart machine") wouldn't be, you know, as smooth a contrast.
Posted 19 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
He gets major points for staring in John Water's "A Dirty Shame" along side Tracy Ulman - what a cool guy! (click here)
Posted 19 years ago by jbtidwell    [ Reply ]
Man, he just sings to my heart...
Posted 19 years ago by BluEyes    [ Reply ]
Please, you're killing me, no more Chris Isaak.
Posted 19 years ago by BooKitty    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by Alt-Ctrl-Tom    [ Reply ]
Kick Ass!!! Chris has got the goods...bastard...
Posted 20 years ago by Norge1    [ Reply ]
cosmology_guy wrote:
One hit wonder? Isaak rocks, man - and he's a hell of a lot of fun to see in concert! ...only the lonely ...dancin' ...south of the border ...baby did a bad bad thing ...graduation day ...go walking down there Excellent stuff!
Don't forget Freebird!!
Posted 20 years ago by JokesandJokesandJokes    [ Reply ]
I'd lie down for this guy. Yeah, Chris. You're the best!
Posted 20 years ago by JonnySteele    [ Reply ]
One hit wonder? Isaak rocks, man - and he's a hell of a lot of fun to see in concert! ...only the lonely ...dancin' ...south of the border ...baby did a bad bad thing ...graduation day ...go walking down there Excellent stuff!
Posted 20 years ago by uberrob    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by locutusofborg: ok mr. one hit wonder, yeah your a good singer and all but come on?
What does only having one hit have to do with the music. I'll tell you, "absolutely nothing". There are many great musicians (not saying chris isaak is a great musician) who never had a "hit" (as you call it). What constitutes a hit? Is it getting your name on a billboard chart or getting airplay?
Posted 21 years ago by trancefussion    [ Reply ]
Please No!
Posted 21 years ago by stubbsz    [ Reply ]
Perfect....oh yeah!
Posted 21 years ago by Stella    [ Reply ]
another cool jam (pimp)
Posted 21 years ago by revevad1    [ Reply ]
Rocking tune from a great guy. With just a little re-working it could be an AC/DC song!
Posted 21 years ago by audiozeb    [ Reply ]