"Big Wide Wonderful World' by Chris Isaak

A bit of a departure for the rockabilly crooner known as Chris Isaak. The brassy and bold "Big Wide Wonderful World" closes out Isaak's 2014 record called "Mr. Lucky." It is a good shot of optimism when you need it.

Isaak first hit the charts in a big wide way in 1990 with the runaway smash, "Wicked Game," no doubt thanks to its being featured in the movie Wild at Heart. The song shot to #6 and made Isaak a star, drawing comparisons to the great Roy Orbison. Unfortunately, he was never able to land another top 40 hit, although 1995's terrific "Somebody's Crying" came close, peaking at #45.