Chris Isaak, "Wicked Game" on Letterman, March 27, 1991 (full, stereo) 

Given it was the talents of J.C. Wilsey who came up with the iconic haunting guitar riff of "Wicked Game", you can say the song wouldn't be the same without James. Rest In Peace... 💔James Calvin Wilsey 🎸(July 21, 1957 - Dec 24, 2018)

The wonderful James Wilsey. Always remembered.

James Calvin Wilsey on guitar.

The Elvis that lives on after being in God's laboratory/ repair shop. Came onto earth in the form of Chris Isaak.🙏

He reminds me of Elvis so much.

One of my favorite songs.. My favorite version with James on guitar. So early. So pure. It's like they knew they had a hit, but didn't realize it would be a classic thirty years later.

Roy Orbison is so unique I figured it impossible to confuse him with anyone. I stand corrected Chris Isakk is the closest I've ever heard to Roy Orbison. Absolutely amazing singer

I never dreamed that I meet somebody like you, and I never dreamed that I. would lose somebody like you. That pretty much says it all. Heartbreaking

So much emotion on the guitar tone, some may search all their life for such haunting tone. It comes from life’s experiences: hurt, pain, sorrow, joy, love and loss of love. Rip James Wisley. See you in guitar heaven!

James Calvin Wilsey was an exceptional stylist in his playing. A great loss.

RIP Jimmy Wilsey

RIP dear James.

Finally saw this guy a month ago while visiting Australia. I've been wanting to see him since 1991. I'm saving up to go stalk him, I mean see him, in the USA or wherever I can again. Love his music and he is a great entertainer.

I love Christ Isaac's voice. Great voice, haunting song.

Beyond tragic about JCW. He was such a talented guitarist. Long Live the King of Slow!

It's got to be in the conversation top 25 songs all time imo

Wicked Game is a masterpiece. Great live version & interview.

Thank you to James Wilsey, RIP.

Good golly I Love this guy !!!!! Chris Isaak is another American Treasure.......40 years into it and still sounds and looks incredible ! This one example is why music was sooooooo good and clearly isn't anymore. Maybe it's because everything's been done already or possibly that the taste of the average citizen is in the "toilet" ! Thank God we have his awesome catalog of music to enjoy. 👍👍👍

Unbelievable guitar playing. Absolutely sublime 🙏🙏🎸

What a handsome man...

Chris Isaak's the man, you know it.

RIP JCW always remembered

RIP J.C. Wilsey

Wilsey really should have had a co-credit on both writing and performing on this.

My God, what a beautiful voice ⁉️⁉️ I am just drooling listening to the (wicked Game) and watching him. I don't know if it is a part of his acting experience, or his reel personality, but he certainly, puts some real wicked passion to his singing.❤❤❤

This song is so spooky and ethereal, love it to death.

Wow he's such a genuinely nice a decent guy

What a time that was...best music 🎸🎸🎸

So hauntingly beautiful.

RIP jimmy Wilsey

This remarkable song has since developed a life of its own with so many covers, especially in recent years with young women singing it on the many talent shows. That guitar backing has become indelible in music history.

What an excellent band! Chris has the most beautiful voice and that guitarist matches Chris’s voice. The backup singer was amazing too. The pianist just made it!

The word most of you are looking for: "Timeless"

Absolute GOLD, absolute classic performance.

Gorgeous voice, gorgeous man!

Chris Isaak is best thing that came out of the 80s

Hypnotic and transfixing...♥️

I saw him perform this last night (11/30/23). Great entertainer.

I remember this, when it aired. Letterman days. Love his retro sound. Missed his concert a few times now. One day, man. He has a lot of good music.

Ahead of his time and a blast from the past at the same time

James Wilsey forever.

James Calvin Wilsey❤💔

Que homem lindo,que voz maravilhosa ❤❤

Thanks for uploading this time document of better TV and music! 🍻 This song is timeless and Chris' beautiful and distinctive voice is carried by the virtuoso and unmistakable guitar playing of James Calvin Wilsey (RIP)

The guitar player died a few days ago. R.i.p.

Top tune I was 21 1991 unbelievable

His voice is incredible but this song ramps it up!

I remember when CDs were packaged this way 💿📀

Love him😍I was born on 27th march 91 too lol

Love Isaak's music and loved his MTV show. The guy just happens to be a great all around entertainer. He's funny and has good sensibilities. I can understand why he got random calls to do stuff. I think he had a talk/music show briefly if Im not mistaken.

Don you make my day many of this clip I've never seen thank you

The golden age of love music

Stockton is right down the river from sacramento, ca!

I love this man!

Look at that handsome bastard.

excelent. a. good. job. ✌🏼

THANK YOU. My favourite Chris Isaak song from my favourite Lynch film. : )

lol at the introduction. Such a beautiful song.

the 90's, last time of the real world

"Swat Team Leader - Chris Isaak" haha! What an intro Dave!

Seems like a wonderful chap!

Real,something beautiful 😍 him and his Song + guitarplaying

I love Chris's hair dude.

Chris Isaak is the coolest 🕶

Eat your heart out Elvis!😮

What a Sweet Man🤩😍👍

Love the suit

The greatest song...

I’ve always paid attention to guitar player looking back at the keyboard every time I’ve seen a live video of this song , figure it out about how the sound is made

He was the coolest in his time

James Calvin the original. Saw them perform in San Francisco dozens of times at Club Nine , the I Beam, the Sone, Nightbreak, and Calvin was always on his left.

Thank you Don!

For an American ,Letterman was actually cool.Isaaks song was always good !

His drummer is singing backup vocals instead of hitting the skins.....James' demons are gone now, Never forget him.

Elvis + Morrissey = Chris Isaak

I second Candyskin69’s emotion - Jimmy Wilsey guitar really made that song and was reason the song got into David Lynch’s movie … Nothing against Chris Isaak … I sensed a lot of tension between those two when I saw them live in 1991 … I didn’t know the half of it … RIP JIMMY WILSEY

Feels like a number from the Roadhouse in Twin Peaks.

He has a fabulous nose. I mean this is one of my favourite songs from a life of listening to some very good songs. So there's that. But the nose.

chris issak and the diaz brothers. stockton cali baby!!

bizarrely he got better as he got older …

James Calvin Wilsey

Full disclosure, I'm a mere guitar hack... BUT, am I not correct in thinking James plays, Wicked Game, very differently than the later Hershel versions?? Totally respect them both, but James was the sound of early Isaak albums!

Love him

"It pays to be listed."

I noticed in all the live performances I've heard. he changes the lyric '' make foolish people do'' to ' 'make foolish lovers do '' Not sure why, 'people' rolls off better in the delivery.. whatever lol

Молодость, ностальгия!

Top man !

Classic.......

Haunting. That is all..

Can’t believe this was 1991 I swore it was later like 1996 damn I was in my first year in college.

That’s his drummer Kenney Dale Johnson singing backup.

Wow

Honest fire

Killer audio quality! ....... but glitches

Great singer and song, the guitar riff will last.

God dam 🦫 ❤

I miss you David!

🎸❤️❤️❤️

🎶🎶💕