This Whole World's Wild At Heart...

Diane Ladd
in 
Wild At Heart

"This whole world's wild at heart and weird on top" - Lula Pace Fortune, Wild At Heart

When I heard of the passing of the great Diane Ladd I immediately thought of this quote from the David Lynch's Wild At Heart. She was a force of nature as Marietta Fortune, so much so it earned her one of her three Oscar Nominations.

Another reason is I have a nice memory of her from when I attended the premiere of it. 

If you've seen it you will get what I'm about to tell you. You probably won't if you haven't, but I hope it gives you the curiousity to check it movie out.

OK, those who have seen it know just how wonderfully Ms. Ladd walked a tightrope in her portrayal of mad woman. It was brilliant and also unlike anything I, or anyone has seen on film. Thus there was some really unique, and, "yes" wild things she did on screen.

Post the screening I was in the lobby and looked across and there she was a few feet from me our eyes locked. I burst out laughing and she gave me a knowing smile. She got why. 

IYKYK...

RIP Thanks for the memories.

Diane on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diane_Ladd   

Current Mood

This is from the 1990 David Lynch Classic Wild At Heart starring Nicholas Cage & Laura Dern. This dandy of a cameo featuring Sheryl Lee as Glinda The Good Witch hit in the films final act.

While I am a fan of Lynch's work overall, Wild At Heart, to me is his greatest (Mulholland Drive, is a VERY close second.)

Thus this is my Current Mood.

It' merely November 2nd, give me time to recover from my month. "Yes" October is my month. If it's yours as well, then you understand...

Wild At Heart on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_at_Heart_(film)

Hump Day & Chill

Nicolas Cage & Laura Dern
Wild At Heart

Lately I have been ruminating on the films of David Lynch. "Yes" DL's work has been very much on my mind of late. Why? I do not know, but hey it's there renting space in my head and I gladly accept it.

Thus today we are going to Hump Day & Chill to I think what may be my favorite Lynch film Wild At Heart starring Nicholas Cage & Laura Dern.

Mulholland Drive is pretty neck and neck with it, but this one has the edge for moi, for the simple reason that at it's "Heart" (pun intended) it is one of the best love stories ever to grace the silver screen.

While the film is bonkers in the way only David Lynch can do it, there is a romantic, honest quality to Cage & Dern's relationship that makes this movie tick.

So why not get comfy and Hump Day & Chill with Wild At Heart today, you know I'll be hitting the couch and doing just that this evening...

WAH on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_at_Heart_(film)

Chris Issak Takes Wall Street

      No More "Wicked Games" for Chris Isaak, It's nighttime that rates first for this crooner...                                 

  

Chris Isaak’s new album FIRST COMES THE NIGHT, his first recording of all original songs in over six years, is available for pre-order beginning today. Fans can stream the title track which premiered exclusively via the Wall Street Journal.

FIRST COMES THE NIGHT is available for pre-order via iTunes and Amazon in two configurations – a standard version and a deluxe edition which includes five additional songs and an expanded booklet with added photos and illustrations. With each order, fans receive an instant download of the song “First Comes The Night.”

FIRST COMES THE NIGHT, produced by Paul Worley (Dixie Chicks, Lady Antebellum), Dave Cobb (Jason Isbell) and longtime Isaak collaborator Mark Needham, will be released on Vanguard Records on November 13th. Recorded primarily in Nashville and Los Angeles, FIRST COMES THE NIGHT with 12 new songs, is Isaak’s 13th studio album. A second configuration – a deluxe version with five additional cuts – will be released simultaneously.  FIRST COMES THE NIGHT is the follow up release to Isaak’s critically acclaimed 2011 BEYOND THE SUN, his breathtaking tribute album to Sun Records, Sam Phillips, and the visionary artists who helped shape the early sounds of rock n’ roll.

“There was no mission for this album other than to follow the songs, and in terms of songwriting, the floodgates really opened this time," Chris Isaak explains. "My last release was Beyond The Sun -- my tribute to Sun Records with a lot of covers -- so this time around I had a lot of new material that I was thrilled to record."

FIRST COMES THE NIGHT fittingly represents a number of firsts for Chris Isaak, who recently signed on to become a judge on the new season of X Factor Australia. As for FIRST COMES THE NIGHT, this is the first time that Isaak has written and recorded so much in Nashville, Tennessee. He recently spoke with USA Today about the experience.

With a stellar reputation as one of the best and funniest live performers out there, Isaak is a non-stop touring, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, actor and talk show host. His vocal style has garnered enormous acclaim and his songs have been featured in numerous films including “Blue Velvet”, “Married to the Mob” and “Wild at Heart.”  His vast repertoire of long running hits include “Wicked Game,” “Forever Blue,” “Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing” and “Somebody’s Crying.” He has appeared on many TV shows – most recently “Hot in Cleveland”, has acted in several films and starred in Showtime’s The Chris Isaak Show and the Chris Isaak Hour on the Biography Channel.

FIRST COMES THE NIGHT - Track listing
First Comes The Night
Please Don’t Call
Perfect Lover
Down in Flames
Reverie
Baby What You Want Me To Do
Kiss Me Like A Stranger
Dry Your Eyes
Don’t Break My Heart
Running Down the Road
Insects
The Way Things Really Are
 
Bonus Tracks:
 
Some Days are Harder Than The Rest
Keep Hanging On
Every Night I Miss You More
The Girl That Broke My Heart
Love The Way You Kiss Me
 

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Something "Wicked" This Way Comes

 Photo By  Andrew Macpherson

ROCKER CHRIS ISAAK SCHEDULED TO RELEASE FIRST ALBUM OF ORIGINAL TUNES IN SIX YEARS

FIRST COMES THE NIGHT
OUT NOVEMBER 13TH ON VANGUARD RECORDS
 
ISAAK TO PERFORM AT 9^TH  ANNUAL ACM HONORS LIVE IN NASHVILLE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1^ST 

"Wicked!" Chris Isaak is performing in Nashville on September 1st! I have seen Mr. Isaak live and he's da bomb! He also has an album of new music coming in November - 'tis the season of Chris Isaak...!
                                                          

Chris Isaak’s  new album  FIRST COMES THE NIGHT  produced by Paul  Worley (Dixie Chicks, Lady Antebellum), Dave Cobb (Jason Isbell) and longtime Isaak collaborator Mark Needham will be released on Vanguard Records on November 13th. Recorded primarily in Nashville and Los Angeles, FIRST COMES THE NIGHT is Isaak’s 13th studio album consisting of 12 new songs.  A second configuration - a deluxe version with five additional cuts - will be released simultaneously.  It is Isaak’s first recording of all original songs in over six years. FIRST COMES THE NIGHT is the follow up release to Isaak’s critically acclaimed 2011 BEYOND THE SUN, his breathtaking tribute album to Sun Records, Sam Phillips and the visionary artists who helped shape the early sounds of rock n’ roll.

 
Commented Isaak on his upcoming album: “I totally enjoyed recording in Nashville – a city filled with terrific musicians and what an honor to work with such great producers.  As for the new songs, I like to mix it up so there’s some dark ones, funny ones and romantic ones. You have to absolutely play these songs after the break up while you’re cleaning the house.”
 
With a stellar reputation as one of the best and funniest live performers out there, Isaak, a non-stop touring, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, actor and talk show host is heading to Australia momentarily to take on the role as one of the panel judges on the new season of X Factor Australia.
 
Isaak’s vocal style has garnered enormous acclaim and his songs have been featured in numerous films including “Blue Velvet,” “Married to the Mob” and “Wild at Heart.”  His vast repertoire of long-running hits include “Wicked Game,” “Forever Blue,” “Baby did a Bad Bad Thing” and “Somebody’s Crying.” He has appeared on many TV shows – most recently “Hot in Cleveland”, has acted in several films and starred in Showtime’s The Chris Isaak Show and the Chris Isaak Hour on the Biography Channel.

This Tuesday, September 1st, Isaak is scheduled to perform on the 9^th Annual ACM Honors taking place at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

Get "Wicked" with Chris at: http://www.chrisisaak.com/

Chris Isaak Gets Wicked "Hot" Tonight !

Chris Isaak Is Wicked & Hot

Crooner Chris Isaak who sang one of my favorite songs evuh "Wicked Game" that was on the soundtrack to one of my favorite movies evuh David Lynch's "Wild at Heart" gets "Wicked" and "Hot" tonight on the TV Land sitcom "Hot in Cleveland"....Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Sultry singer Chris Isaak will be guest starring in tonight’s episode of TV Land’s hit show ‘Hot in Cleveland’.  Isaak will play singer Chase Jackson who becomes acquainted with the character of Melanie, played by Valerie Bertinelli, when she fakes being sick to get tickets for his show. 'Hot in Cleveland' airs at 10 PM EST/ 9 CST, check your local listings. Watch a preview here:https://music.yahoo.com/blogs/music-news/chris-isaak-dishes-guest-starring-role-hot-cleveland-133644306.html

 

This Cast Is Hot

Isaak will be heading out on tour this summer beginning May 24^th at the Thornton Winery in Temecula, CA with additional stops including Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland, Salt Lake City. Initial list of tour dates below with more to be added soon. Visit www.chrisisaak.com for updates.

 

2014-05-24          Temecula, CA – Thornton Winery
2014-05-25          Aptos, CA – Santa Cruz Blues Festival
2014-07-09          Livermore, CA - Wenter Winery
2014-07-11          Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl w/ Chris Botti
2014-07-12          Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl w/ Chris Botti
2014-07-13          Healdsburg, CA – Rodney Strong Vineyards
2014-07-16          San Diego, CA – Humphrey’s By the Bay
2014-07-18          Sahuarita, AZ – Desert Diamond Casino
2014-07-19          Chandler, AZ – Wild Horse Pass Casino
2014-07-23          Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery
2014-07-26          Portland, OR – Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
2014-07-27          Woodinville, WA – Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
2014-08-03          Littleton, CO – The Hudson Gardens Events Center
2014-08-05          Salt Lake City, UT – Red Butte Garden
2014-08-06          Ketchum, ID – River Run Lodge
2014-08-11          Jackson Hole, WY - Jackson Hole Center for the Arts
2014-08-23          Riverside, IA – Riverside Casino and Golf Resort              
2014-08-30          Westhampton Beach, NY – Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
2014-09-21          Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Botanical Garden