Chris Isaak quotes

Chris Isaak is an American musician and singer-songwriter, widely recognized for his haunting voice and retro 1950s rock and roll style. Songs like "Wicked Game" and "Baby Did a Bad, Bad Thing" earned him international acclaim. He has also appeared in films and television, showcasing his acting talents alongside his musical career. Here are 37 of his quotes:

I remember listening to the radio as a kid and finding that the songs always made me feel more peaceful. Funny, but the more hurtin' the music was, the better it made me feel. I think of that now when I write my songs. I may not be feelin' the blues myself, but I'm writing them for other people who have a hard life.

Chris Isaak

When I play it I look out and see people hold on to each other and dance or just couples leaning into each other and kiss. And I'll go: 'You know, I could have worked hard at school and been a dentist. But I'm so glad I didn't.' Because when I look out and see that I feel like the Pied Piper of love.

Chris Isaak

I blow up fireworks all the time, and I love making milkshakes and banana splits.

Chris Isaak

I think I had kind of an advantage. When I was growing up, my dad had just got out of jail and he had a great record collection. He had - it was all - these were the songs. So I heard a lot of these songs, like, my whole life, so for me it was easy. I already knew what I was going to sing.

Chris Isaak

I never set out to write a certain kind of song, I just play my guitar and see if I catch something.

Chris Isaak

Singing is something that I'm always happy to do it and going in the studio I never felt any pressure. I just feel like I get to sing, you know. It's fun.

Chris Isaak

I keep things pretty simple.

Chris Isaak

I'm in showbusiness. I'm an entertainer.

Chris Isaak

I wear a lot of second hand clothes unless I have a concert and then I wear beaded and sequined second hand clothes. No stylist dresses me although I do have a woman that assists me with the buttons.

Chris Isaak

I think as far as self-promotion goes, I probably have a lot to learn.

Chris Isaak

I come from a small town and I come from a background where we didn't have money to travel. I thought I'd have to join the military to get to Europe. So I'm thrilled to travel.

Chris Isaak

I'm not a very spiritual guy when it comes to music. I remember hearing Carlos Santana say that angels helped him write his songs. And I thought, 'Really, angels?

Chris Isaak

My only expenses are probably guitar strings and records.

Chris Isaak

I write my own songs, and I only see their flaws.

Chris Isaak

I hate modern car radios. In my car, I don't even have a push-button radio. It's just got a dial and two knobs. Just AM. One knob makes it louder, and one knob changes the station. When you're driving, that's all I want.

Chris Isaak

I put music on and I drive around town.

Chris Isaak

I'm not the kind of guy to talk about angels: I'm a very pragmatic kind of guy.

Chris Isaak

I still don't know if I'm good enough or if it's a calling or a vocation or something, but the talent part is out. My desire to do it is undoubted. I just love doing this.

Chris Isaak

If I would get an album out every eight months and if I would write songs that were more up-tempo and try to focus more on making singles, then I could probably get more attention. But I don't think the albums would be very fun to listen to, and it would be a drag for me.

Chris Isaak

My advice is: if you've got to be miserable to write great music, then drive a truck.

Chris Isaak

One thing, when you're an actor, you finish something and then you have to worry about what the next gig is. When you're a musician, you can always write your own stuff, and I'm working on new stuff for a new album right now.

Chris Isaak

I don't spend as much time on my hair as people think. I get out of the shower, whack some grease on there and I'm done.

Chris Isaak