...how about SEVEN!? (CONT.) BORN IN THE U.S.A.: Dancing In The Dark Cover Me title track I'm On Fire Glory Days I'm Goin' Down My Hometown THRILLER: Beat It The Girl Is Mine Billie Jean P.Y.T Wanna Be Startin' Something Human Nature title track RHYTHM NATION: Miss U Much title track Escapade Alright Come Back To Me Black Cat Love Will Never Do (Without You) .....and, "State Of The World" was a Top Ten Dance Club hit, so MISS JACKSON gets the biggest nod, with EIGHT Top Tens....and, because I'm NASTY! ...ha-HAAA!
I just want to thank you for your amazing content. I’ve learned so much on these little trips back in time and have been entertained to the max. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Hip to be Square is what got me hooked on Huey and the News. It's my all-time favorite song of theirs. Thanks for the interview Professor! We would never have heard the stories behind the music back in the 80's/90's if not for the Internet....well maybe a written article in Billboard or Rolling Stones Mag. But I agree 100% with you, there was an excitement about the release of new music from your favorite artist back then that you just don't find today.
Love this. ❤ Saw Huey Lewis and the News live in Nottinghsm in the 80s. Still have their autographs. Hip to be square is my most favourite song of theirs. Have never seen the film.
"I Want a New Drug" is such a classic '80s hit, there's just something about that song that never gets old it sounds as fresh today as it did almost four decades ago. The convenience of the Internet and streaming though cuts out this middle section of life that used to be there; the adventure of discovering new songs and the sometimes long personal road to finally owning them that part is missing today, so music unavoidably has a different status and meaning to many people. It's instant now thus also instantly forgettable and disposable, it doesn't follow people's lives around in the same ways anymore. I doubt current big chart hits will be remembered much in 50 years too samey even regardless of the genres, they'll be numbers and statistics in a sea of similar sounding kiddie pop that's it. Not only did convenient technology kill off some of the fun, it strangely enough also murdered the talent mass behind the music so there's just less good stuff coming out.
lol I just commented about this track on the pinned comment. Love that song. It always seemed like it could be overlaid with footage from The Warriors for a music video, IMO.
A friend of mine that worked at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio said he ran into Huey Lewis in the locker room who was there to play golf. He was a great guy, spending time with all the people that worked at the Golf course, a regular guy!
Great to see Huey in the flesh. Saw this band sooo many times. In the 90's, in Virginia Beach, he ha a show scheduled. Unfortunately, there was a hurricane scheduled to show up too. Hurricane took a turn. They literally called one of the rock stations "we're on the way". They picked up Bruce Hornsbey in Williamsburg and kept it going for about 5 hours. Amazing.
In 1983, Huey Lewis was in an independent film called "Short Cuts". The multiple storyline plot was epic & the ensemble cast was massive. Lewis found himself working in the company of classic stars, such as Fred Ward & Buck Henry. Other stars (or stars-to-be) in the film include Julianne Moore, Robert Downey, Jr., Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tim Robbins, Frances McDormand & even Lyle Lovett. There's also a cameo by the late, great Alex Trebek as himself.
Back when this came out I was taking step aerobics and we worked out to this. Our class was about half dance half step, and when I watched this I could remember some of the routine we did. What fun!
1986-ish. I’m at a record store in the mall trying to figure out what I’m going to spend my money on. I was a sophomore in high school. A couple of popular jock-type seniors come in and for some reason acknowledge my presence. We start talking about music and I profess my admiration for Phil Collins and Genesis. One of them recommends “So”, by Peter Gabriel. I bought it. Loved it. Still one of my favorite albums of all time. You were talking about the digital vs ‘analog’ musical experience... Cruising a record store that day and talking to a person who probably wouldn’t have given me the time of day under any other circumstance. It gave me an insight into the real person that popular senior actually was and we made a brief connection. A moment I’ll never forget, made possible by music.
Love all your work. What can you find, or do you know about the Rush song " Cinderella Man? " What or who was the inspiration there? I've always wondered
Great interview, always loved Huey Lewis. You have a very special way of interviewing people that is amazing!! They seem to be very comfortable with you and definitely tell us all about themselves and their music. Thank you so much!!
Meniere's disease is caused by things like allergies, abnormal fluid drainage caused by a blockage, head injury, migraines, genetics, etc. Not sure what's up with Joe but Huey basically just caught a bad break.
What an awesome band! I had a Jr. High history teacher that had such a huge crush on Huey that she had pictures of him all over the classroom. She had glued pictures of herself cuddling up to him. I'll never forget it.😁
Met Huey years ago & he was so nice to a small group of female school teachers that literally didn’t have back stage passes for all 5 of them …… Huey got a message from my friend about it & he met all of them & took pics with them . They were so happy, tears running down there faces …. & that was in between sets . 10 minutes later he was on stage singing “ Color my World “ with Chicago .
I spent two nights opening for Huey Lewis and the News. He was the kindest, most unassuming, funny guy, and everyone in his band was the same. Genuinely nice guys, with off the charts talent. Never forgot him, his band, or those two great summer shows. The school where the cover for Fore was shot is Tamalpais High School. Two of his his band members were seniors there, when I was a freshman. Huey went to a school back east. We were all Marin folks.
I forgot about that ! And they didn't look synch it either - ( like a famous super bowl rendition from the time period ) But I have to say Carl Lewis' rendition at the NBA All Star game was and is the greatest vocal performance of all time !!!
I'm sitting at home with covid. I can't go anywhere. I saw your notification about Huey Lewis and had to watch. Now I'm going to watch Huey Lewis And The News music videos for a while. Thanks Professor, you made a boring day survivable.
Excellent interview with an iconic 80's frontman. Huey Lewis has always been one of my all time favorites. His music sums up the 80's so perfectly. Another one hit out of the park, Professor!
Huey Lewis did a movie about twenty years ago called Duets I think. He played a karaoke hustler. He was trying to get to a big karaoke contest in Vegas. It had a tremendous cast and was a surprisingly great movie. But it really showcases his voice and ability. Highly recommend this movie especially to anyone who loves music!
Huey's music, along with other 80s bands, never gets old! It was peppy, had great beats, to me, happy music. I don't much like whats out there today,. Thanks for another great interview, Professor. Nice to see Huey again. Big Huge THANK YOU to Huey Lews and The News! Keep Rockin'!
1984 at The North Dakota State Fair when I was stationed at Minot AFB. It was my very first concert, other than going with my parents, as a kid. I couldn't wait to see Juice Newton open and Huey and The News absolutely killed it live.
I heard Stuck With You on the radio a few times and started annoying the local tape shop owner about how long before it was out. Got my copy the day after it came out in the shop because he put one away for me! Legend! Fore! is still one of my desert island albums.
I'm sure many will praise Huey Lewis and the News here which is well deserved but your comment about digital music ruining certain parts of the experience... you nailed it. I remember getting together with my buddies (or by myself) and making a run to Tower Records, Sam Goody, Licorice Pizza or later the Wherehouse (along with many other little mom and pop record stores) and getting the latest release of your favorite artists, or getting another you always wanted. Heck, if you were lucky you may even meet and talk to a girl or two about music which may or may not have led to a date. Such great memories with those trips...... I always think of Ducky dancing around the record store that Andie worked at in Pretty in Pink....just kind of epitomized kids hanging out at the record stores and just loving music.
Memories of my childhood, sitting in front of my sound system with the radio on, listening to John Peel and waiting for the right song to come on so I could hit record and lay down the next song on my new long play tape. Doing last-minute mental arithmetic to make sure I had enough space left on side one to cram it in before frantically flipping the tape in case I got back-to-back awesome on the waves (I missed that slot more than once).....it is impossible to explain this to my girls, they grew up in the digital age where things like Spotify and iTunes dominate the landscape and everything is on demand. We have lost some of that magic, the longing and the anticipation. Thing is, the music still has all that power, it still speaks to people and pulls at the deepest parts of the soul. It still makes people NEED to get up and dance, or to sit down and cry. We may have lost some of that youthful naivete and wonder, but the magic persits. At least, I think it does, and honestly, that's all that matters to me.
In 1986 I remember I was getting my hair cut at a salon trying out a new "Thing" and this beautiful stylist commented how anyone who liked Huey Lewis was "Lame." I've enjoyed every song that group came out with. Wow I feel old! 1986 was a billion years ago reporting aboard the USS Reid (FFG-30).
Ice Nine Kills has a little homage to Huey Lewis and the News and "Hip to be Square" in their song "Hip to be Scared". They write songs based on horror movies, this one is about "American Psycho"
Hi Adam, I wore my B-52s concert tee shirt to work this weekend. A customer told me a B-52s joke: If you were 18 when Love Shack was released, you are going to "B 52" in 2022. This is actually true. I was 18 and I will be 52 this year. 😄 ❤ I had Hewey Lewis and the News Sports cassette tape. Played it so much I memorized it! The last time I had faith in the news was with Hewey Lewis and the News.
HAHAHAHAHAHA! I guess I can say the same for my dad: He graduated high school in 1988 at age 18, and now in April 2022, he was finally able to B52! Sports is one of the greatest albums of the 80s. Huey Lewis and the News is the best news, for sure.
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Very cool. I am about the same age as your parents. I had never heard that B52s joke before, but the man was so surprised when I told him I was 18 in 1989 when Cosmic Thing was released. 🌞 Hewey Lewis, Sports was one of my favorites along with Duran Duran, Arena, A-ha and Tears for Fears, Songs From the Big Chair and when I was in middle school.
I saw Huey and the News quite early in their career as they opened for the Doobie Brothers on their "One Step Closer" tour in 1980 before anyone knew them yet. It was a great introduction for sure!
I Remember the first time I heard Huey Lewis and the News driving in my car and it was “Do You Believe in Love” that was playing. One of the things that caught my ear as most songs, was the background vocals of the band. I have always been a huge ELO fan and felt that it had an Electric Light Orchestra feel to the background vocals. I was hooked for life.
First of all, thank you for all videos, for this channel. Thank you a lot. Second, me, like you, I love him, I love them as a band too. I was only 10 years old at the time of "Do you believe in love? " 1982. Then at the time of SPORTS I was already a big fan. Then later at 1986 "Fore!" I was so much fan, the video clip of the song "Stuck with you " was my favorite video of all videos ( back in the day, it was almost impossible to have a favorite video, because we did love so many artists, so many bands, every single week was an adventure ... in music, finding new songs, new band ..... ) . At school, my school, some girls were older than me and when they asked me, from all singers, all solo or bands, " which one is your favorite ? " and me in a naive kind way , I used to say Huey Lewis and then if they asked me " Who ? " straight away I would show them a little poster in my school book. And then, well, after a few times that kind of inquiries, I realize I had to lie and start saying that I love much more George Michael, or Nik Kershaw, Bryan Adam's ( and I did, just not as much as Huey Lewis ), and why I on earth I had to hide it ? Because the girls older than me kept saying, are you stupid.... that guy is way older than the other musicians, the other singers, lead singers, artists ..... and as a teenager I choose to keep all that love, that crush, all that loving for his songs, his voice, for him and his down to earth smile, look, way. Well, so, among the school colleagues, friends and family I was the only one that put him on the level of kind of God on earth. My dad had a little truck back then, as well as in your dad, as curious coincidence. I used to listen to the radio. Huey had fans all over the world, in countries that english language was back then the same as chinese. Now everything is complete different. I do remember to understand almost one word or two in each song. If so !
When Huey sang the National Anthem for the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game in 2013, I was watching with my girlfriend who is a HUGE 49ers AND Huey Lewis fan (she's from the Bay Area). When he got to the part in the anthem: "And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night...", I instantly jumped in, in tune and without missing a beat: "THAT IT'S HIP TO BE SQUARE!" And I'll tell you, my mind had to instantaneously rip through Huey's catalog to come up with that one line to fit perfectly into the anthem like that. My girlfriend was totally impressed.
I loved almost all his songs. I remember being in Navy A school, listening to him in my dorm on a small boom box. I'd record Back in Time off the radio onto the cassette, but I had instant pause, and when the last lines were sung, I'd hit pause every other verse, cutting out the parts with no voice. So I wound up with a personally edited version of Back in Time on one of my cassettes. That was a cool time.
*EVERY time I recommend this channel I hear the SAME feedback. The info is cool; but, the host is too annoying to watch. Sorry, I must agree that a new host is necessary.*
Seeing them live circa 2008 was one of my favourite concerts ever. There really isn’t ever a time when I don’t want to listen to Power of Love. It’s maybe one of the most perfect songs ❤️
Streaming? Ya, ok. Nothing compares with the feeling of unwrapping a new album, the cover art, the sleeve art, lyrics! And the holy grail was a cover that opened and included even more artwork.
I listen to all types of music but 80's pop has a very special place in my heart. I was raised on 80's pop and Huey Lewis and the News is by far one of my all time favorites. I love this channel and your interviews are always so good. Thank you sir for the great content.
I used to make mix cassettes waiting for the songs i wanted to come on the radio then enjoy listening to them in my older brothers truck. A beat up ford courier. Now he's rich and we're never spend time together.
So true Adam. The anticipation. As I listen to your words, I’m remembering going to the local music store with my best friend hoping particular albums were in stock. Sometimes it was and other times there was the disappointment of having to wait another week. But once you had it, tearing off the plastic wrapping was that magical moment!
Love Huey Lewis and the News. I worked for a Big Pharma company for many many years and one year when we were launching a new drug in LA we had Huey come out with the band and sing it for us! Along with a bunch more songs as well of course. It was awesome. Interestingly I was watching an 80’s top 200 countdown back around 2006 or so on VH1. I came in around 150 or so and I was watching and watching and waiting for all the Huey Lewis songs…NOT A ONE! It made me ask what they had against him since he WAS the ‘80’s! Not a single song of his was listed in the top 200 ‘80’s songs by VH1 in that countdown. I never watched their channel again. I figured they didn’t know what they were talking about anyway!
I was 21 years old when "Hip To Be Square" came out. And yes, back then, I was a nerd, and this song was an instant favorite with me. Here's a bit of trivia about the song: On Billboard/American Top 40's 1987 year-end list of the top songs of the year, in light of the fact that "Hip To Be Square" featured members of the San Francisco 49ers on the record, I found it rather ironic that the song would land at #49 for the year!
Huey has one of the most iconic voices...that raspy, soul filled sound. Then his band and the "Tower of Power"...complete ear pleasure! Their acapella songs are awesome. "I Know What I Like" is one my favorite hidden gems...along with "Naturally". "Back in Time" was rather underplayed...and continues to be such. Huey referred to it as "a party song" during one of the concerts I saw him at. Great video...thanks for keeping all the good music alive Professor!
I would have LOVED to have heard more about the Weird Al Parody. I saw the Weird Al version several years before I saw the American Psycho scene, so I didn’t get it at the time. A few years later on YT, I saw it and suddenly got the joke.
I have heard all of Huey Lewis's hits thousands of times. When I hear the same hits over and over I usually wind up hating them. There are still some 80's songs I hate to this day. But I still love every one of Huey Lewis's hits! His music Jumps! It sings to your soul! It makes your heart pump, and your feet want to dance! As to American Psycho, I have never watched it and never will. I don't watch films that glorify murder and brutality.
Probably my favorite band of all time. Discovered them early when they were promoting Picture This. Saw them twice as an opening act and When the y headlines with Sports the had Stevie Ray Vaughan open for them. I can easily listen to their albums top to bottom and love every song.
One of my favourite groups of the 80s, even his normal speaking voice is cool. Maybe I missed it, but you forgot to mention many Huey Lewis and The News tracks were also featured in the TV series "Chuck".
Nothing like anticipating a new album from one of your favorite artist, finding it in the music store, taking it home and opening it up and looking at the pictures and reading the lyrics. And of course finding out what their new music was like. This generation will never know or understand.
Ok, I'll be that guy. No- I don't actively dislike Huey, but the music didn't really resonate with me in the 80's. His tunes were certainly catchy and appropriate for the times, but I just didn't pay attention. Fast forward to a few years ago and I happened to catch "Walking on a Thin Line" on SiriusXM. For whatever reason, I paid attention to the lyrics for once, and they hit me right in the gut. My dad was a Vietnam veteran and lost a lot of his brothers in that war. He suffered similar issues as other vets who came home- physically whole, but emotionally scarred for life. I've gained a new appreciation for his music and always watch interviews of the man- he seems so genuine. Hip to Be Square is just a great pop song- period.
Huey Lewis and the San Francisco 49ers were hot at the same time and Huey Lewis even saying at one or two 49er games. two of my favorite groups so to speak.
Agree with you on digital music, I will say though the Spotify algorithms have helped me find a couple cool 80s and 90s songs that slipped past me the first time. I was recently introduced to Broken Hearted Savior by Big Head Todd. I don’t know how I missed that track back in the 90s but now it’s one of my favorite “new” songs. Nothing better than finding a new song from your favorite time for music.
@@jennyjenny4501 talk about a new video series “the worst” It would be awesome if he did a video on it & somehow managed to do it with a straight face🤣.
....DON'T REMIND ME OF THAT TUNE!! ...ha-HAA!! ....Z100 in NYC played that tune every NINE Minutes! ...between that tune, and "Tarzan Boy", jeeeez....ha-HAAA!
In ‘82-86 (11-15 years old) going to the record store to buy a single or album with my paper route money. Bought my first car with paper route money at 15 for $600.
My sister was obsessed with Stuck With You to the point Mother bought her the 45 at Sam Goody's. Back when you could go in there and one side was all cassettes and the other was racks of records and 45s. When he got sick, I swear San Francisco was in mourning. Least the Chronicle made it seem like that. But could you blame anyone? Dude rocks.
Oh man! Did I just see that Weird Al gave Huey Lewis the chance to say out loud what they thought about the movie with their song. What a blend of the Emergent we call Culture.
Adam - I think you're right. I find it impossible to dislike Huey Lewis and the News. Am I a huge fan? Perhaps not, but I like quite a number of their songs.
With regard to digital music downloads, another major aspect missing is the fact that in the past you bought an album which, in itself, was an art form. Bands, and solo singers, would put a lot of thought into what songs would go into that album and that songs wouldn't, how they would be arranged, what versions of particular songs would be used, etc. When you listen to an album you hear a larger composite piece of art that, when done well, have songs fit like puzzle pieces into a greater picture. All this is lost when you simply download individual songs from a streaming service. BTW - Great interview!
I met Huey and the band after a concert when the Tower of Power horn section toured with them. I know that lead singer. Huey was very shy and quiet. Very nice but unlike how he acted as a performer!
Poll: What is your pick for the greatest "HIT" filled album of the 80s? Where it had 4-6 Hit songs?
def leppard hysteria
Thriller
'Hysteria' or 'Pyromania' for rock, 'Thriller' or 'Faith' for pop.
...how about SEVEN!? (CONT.)
BORN IN THE U.S.A.:
Dancing In The Dark
Cover Me
title track
I'm On Fire
Glory Days
I'm Goin' Down
My Hometown
THRILLER:
Beat It
The Girl Is Mine
Billie Jean
P.Y.T
Wanna Be Startin' Something
Human Nature
title track
RHYTHM NATION:
Miss U Much
title track
Escapade
Alright
Come Back To Me
Black Cat
Love Will Never Do (Without You)
.....and, "State Of The World" was a Top Ten Dance Club hit, so MISS JACKSON gets the biggest nod, with EIGHT Top Tens....and, because I'm NASTY! ...ha-HAAA!
Michael Jackson- Thriller
TIna Turner- Private Dancer
The Police - Zenyatta Mondatta
The Police - Synchronicity
I just want to thank you for your amazing content. I’ve learned so much on these little trips back in time and have been entertained to the max. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Hip to be Square is what got me hooked on Huey and the News. It's my all-time favorite song of theirs. Thanks for the interview Professor! We would never have heard the stories behind the music back in the 80's/90's if not for the Internet....well maybe a written article in Billboard or Rolling Stones Mag. But I agree 100% with you, there was an excitement about the release of new music from your favorite artist back then that you just don't find today.
Love this. ❤ Saw Huey Lewis and the News live in Nottinghsm in the 80s. Still have their autographs. Hip to be square is my most favourite song of theirs.
Have never seen the film.
Huey Lewis is better than ANYTHING a person might hear on the radio today.
"I Want a New Drug" is such a classic '80s hit, there's just something about that song that never gets old it sounds as fresh today as it did almost four decades ago. The convenience of the Internet and streaming though cuts out this middle section of life that used to be there; the adventure of discovering new songs and the sometimes long personal road to finally owning them that part is missing today, so music unavoidably has a different status and meaning to many people. It's instant now thus also instantly forgettable and disposable, it doesn't follow people's lives around in the same ways anymore. I doubt current big chart hits will be remembered much in 50 years too samey even regardless of the genres, they'll be numbers and statistics in a sea of similar sounding kiddie pop that's it. Not only did convenient technology kill off some of the fun, it strangely enough also murdered the talent mass behind the music so there's just less good stuff coming out.
"Walking on a thin line" is an underrated track.
yep. bad ass!
Yes, I love that song!
lol I just commented about this track on the pinned comment. Love that song. It always seemed like it could be overlaid with footage from The Warriors for a music video, IMO.
Yes. I absolutely LOVED that track and replayed it soooooo many times. Honest to god, it’s so profound.
hell yer one of the best deep cuts going☝🏻
A friend of mine that worked at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio said he ran into Huey Lewis in the locker room who was there to play golf. He was a great guy, spending time with all the people that worked at the Golf course, a regular guy!
Loved Huey then and now. Even at 68, when his music comes on the radio, makes me want to speed. Dangerous man. Thanks for the memories.
Great to see Huey in the flesh. Saw this band sooo many times. In the 90's, in Virginia Beach, he ha a show scheduled. Unfortunately, there was a hurricane scheduled to show up too. Hurricane took a turn. They literally called one of the rock stations "we're on the way". They picked up Bruce Hornsbey in Williamsburg and kept it going for about 5 hours. Amazing.
In 1983, Huey Lewis was in
an independent film called "Short Cuts".
The multiple storyline plot was epic
& the ensemble cast was massive.
Lewis found himself working in
the company of classic stars,
such as Fred Ward & Buck Henry.
Other stars (or stars-to-be) in the film
include Julianne Moore, Robert Downey, Jr.,
Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tim Robbins,
Frances McDormand & even Lyle Lovett.
There's also a cameo by the late,
great Alex Trebek as himself.
Back when this came out I was taking step aerobics and we worked out to this. Our class was about half dance half step, and when I watched this I could remember some of the routine we did. What fun!
I love your channel bro. I'm 52 and miss the 80s with desperation
1986-ish.
I’m at a record store in the mall trying to figure out what I’m going to spend my money on.
I was a sophomore in high school.
A couple of popular jock-type seniors come in and for some reason acknowledge my presence.
We start talking about music and I profess my admiration for Phil Collins and Genesis.
One of them recommends “So”, by Peter Gabriel. I bought it. Loved it. Still one of my favorite albums of all time.
You were talking about the digital vs ‘analog’ musical experience...
Cruising a record store that day and talking to a person who probably wouldn’t have given me the time of day under any other circumstance. It gave me an insight into the real person that popular senior actually was and we made a brief connection. A moment I’ll never forget, made possible by music.
Just remembered how big Huey Lewis was in the 80s, so many hits and soundtracks, such that I still hear his songs on the radio everyday.
Love all your work. What can you find, or do you know about the Rush song " Cinderella Man? " What or who was the inspiration there? I've always wondered
Great interview, always loved Huey Lewis. You have a very special way of interviewing people that is amazing!! They seem to be very comfortable with you and definitely tell us all about themselves and their music. Thank you so much!!
Why didn't artist like Huey or Joe Perry protect their ears? They all went deaf. Such talent.
Meniere's disease is caused by things like allergies, abnormal fluid drainage caused by a blockage, head injury, migraines, genetics, etc. Not sure what's up with Joe but Huey basically just caught a bad break.
@@craigphillips111 I disagree, but I love Huey.
What an awesome band!
I had a Jr. High history teacher that had such a huge crush on Huey that she had pictures of him all over the classroom. She had glued pictures of herself cuddling up to him. I'll never forget it.😁
Met Huey years ago & he was so nice to a small group of female school teachers that literally didn’t have back stage passes for all 5 of them …… Huey got a message from my friend about it & he met all of them & took pics with them . They were so happy, tears running down there faces …. & that was in between sets . 10 minutes later he was on stage singing “ Color my World “ with Chicago .
I spent two nights opening for Huey Lewis and the News. He was the kindest, most unassuming, funny guy, and everyone in his band was the same. Genuinely nice guys, with off the charts talent. Never forgot him, his band, or those two great summer shows.
The school where the cover for Fore was shot is Tamalpais High School. Two of his his band members were seniors there, when I was a freshman. Huey went to a school back east. We were all Marin folks.
I watched him
Perform in Houston Texas at a tow road opening. July 7th 1990
Never forget it
This was such a great interview.
Great interview, Professor!
Happy Monday!
Happy Monday to you as well!
Happy Monday to you too, Jenny!
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 ☮️
Man, I found your channel on the 27th 2 days ago, talk about Binge watching, oh yes I loved this channel.
No one could sing the national anthem like these dudes.
I agree.
No kidding!
I forgot about that ! And they didn't look synch it either - ( like a famous super bowl rendition from the time period )
But I have to say Carl Lewis' rendition at the NBA All Star game was and is the greatest vocal performance of all time !!!
All of their songs bring me RIGHT BACK and i miss my youth so so bad
I'm sitting at home with covid. I can't go anywhere. I saw your notification about Huey Lewis and had to watch. Now I'm going to watch Huey Lewis And The News music videos for a while. Thanks Professor, you made a boring day survivable.
Get better! Lot's of water and deep breathing...That's what helped me.
@@ProfessorofRock Thanks, I'm better than I was this past weekend. Stay healthy and keep up the good work you do.
Oh no, I’m so sorry to hear that. COVID sucks. Sending love and hugs. The best news is Huey Lewis and the News, indeed!
Excellent interview with an iconic 80's frontman. Huey Lewis has always been one of my all time favorites. His music sums up the 80's so perfectly. Another one hit out of the park, Professor!
Huey Lewis did a movie about twenty years ago called Duets I think. He played a karaoke hustler. He was trying to get to a big karaoke contest in Vegas. It had a tremendous cast and was a surprisingly great movie. But it really showcases his voice and ability. Highly recommend this movie especially to anyone who loves music!
Huey's music, along with other 80s bands, never gets old! It was peppy, had great beats, to me, happy music. I don't much like whats out there today,. Thanks for another great interview, Professor. Nice to see Huey again. Big Huge THANK YOU to Huey Lews and The News! Keep Rockin'!
1984 at The North Dakota State Fair when I was stationed at Minot AFB. It was my very first concert, other than going with my parents, as a kid. I couldn't wait to see Juice Newton open and Huey and The News absolutely killed it live.
I heard Stuck With You on the radio a few times and started annoying the local tape shop owner about how long before it was out. Got my copy the day after it came out in the shop because he put one away for me! Legend!
Fore! is still one of my desert island albums.
In 1994 or 97 I was working the Huey Lewis and the News and the Power of Love tour here at the Las Vegas Hilton
Very cool.
Super cool! Did you get to meet them?
I'm sure many will praise Huey Lewis and the News here which is well deserved but your comment about digital music ruining certain parts of the experience... you nailed it. I remember getting together with my buddies (or by myself) and making a run to Tower Records, Sam Goody, Licorice Pizza or later the Wherehouse (along with many other little mom and pop record stores) and getting the latest release of your favorite artists, or getting another you always wanted. Heck, if you were lucky you may even meet and talk to a girl or two about music which may or may not have led to a date. Such great memories with those trips...... I always think of Ducky dancing around the record store that Andie worked at in Pretty in Pink....just kind of epitomized kids hanging out at the record stores and just loving music.
It's so sad.
See, this makes me wanna take a time machine and travel back to 1986!
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 It was such a great time to be young.
@@TheSlowoldman For sure! I’d go back through the power of love!
Spot on comment. Who doesn’t like this band. Huey seems like a great guy and gives a heck of an interview. Well done Adam!
Memories of my childhood, sitting in front of my sound system with the radio on, listening to John Peel and waiting for the right song to come on so I could hit record and lay down the next song on my new long play tape. Doing last-minute mental arithmetic to make sure I had enough space left on side one to cram it in before frantically flipping the tape in case I got back-to-back awesome on the waves (I missed that slot more than once).....it is impossible to explain this to my girls, they grew up in the digital age where things like Spotify and iTunes dominate the landscape and everything is on demand. We have lost some of that magic, the longing and the anticipation. Thing is, the music still has all that power, it still speaks to people and pulls at the deepest parts of the soul. It still makes people NEED to get up and dance, or to sit down and cry. We may have lost some of that youthful naivete and wonder, but the magic persits. At least, I think it does, and honestly, that's all that matters to me.
In 1986 I remember I was getting my hair cut at a salon trying out a new "Thing" and this beautiful stylist commented how anyone who liked Huey Lewis was "Lame."
I've enjoyed every song that group came out with. Wow I feel old! 1986 was a billion years ago reporting aboard the USS Reid (FFG-30).
I was a new wave kid into Depeche Mode, The Smiths, and industrial music, but man I still loved the Huey and the News.
Here in Philly WMMR had a promo for one of its DJ's: it's hip to be Pierre
Ice Nine Kills has a little homage to Huey Lewis and the News and "Hip to be Square" in their song "Hip to be Scared". They write songs based on horror movies, this one is about "American Psycho"
Hi Adam,
I wore my B-52s concert tee shirt to work this weekend. A customer told me a B-52s joke:
If you were 18 when Love Shack was released, you are going to "B 52" in 2022.
This is actually true. I was 18 and I will be 52 this year. 😄
❤ I had Hewey Lewis and the News Sports cassette tape. Played it so much I memorized it!
The last time I had faith in the news was with Hewey Lewis and the News.
I've hard that before. So cool. Thanks!
I was 18 when "Love Shack" was released. Damn you, Catherine Stanley!
HAHAHAHAHAHA! I guess I can say the same for my dad: He graduated high school in 1988 at age 18, and now in April 2022, he was finally able to B52!
Sports is one of the greatest albums of the 80s. Huey Lewis and the News is the best news, for sure.
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Very cool. I am about the same age as your parents. I had never heard that B52s joke before, but the man was so surprised when I told him I was 18 in 1989 when Cosmic Thing was released. 🌞
Hewey Lewis, Sports was one of my favorites along with Duran Duran, Arena, A-ha and Tears for Fears, Songs From the Big Chair and when I was in middle school.
@@catherine6653 Me neither. It’s a genius joke!
So many great albums that came out between 1983-1985. Peak quality music.
I originally misheard this as "Hit the beast, where?" :)
Now that's funny!
😝
I remember hearing Huey Lewis and the News back in the early 80s on WLS in Chicago. It is a talk radio station now.
I saw Huey and the News quite early in their career as they opened for the Doobie Brothers on their "One Step Closer" tour in 1980 before anyone knew them yet. It was a great introduction for sure!
Love Huey Lewis & the News. Great music all around😊
I also remember learning how to tape the hole at the top corner of the tape so you could record over it lol
I saw Huey Lewis and the News in 1984 at the Spectrum in Philly, they opened for .38 Special. What a great concert!
I Remember the first time I heard Huey Lewis and the News driving in my car and it was “Do You Believe in Love” that was playing.
One of the things that caught my ear as most songs, was the background vocals of the band. I have always been a huge ELO fan and felt that it had an Electric Light Orchestra feel to the background vocals. I was hooked for life.
I love Huey Lewis. I have always loved his music and it's another artist whose music I never skip when I hear it.
He’s super fun!
First of all, thank you for all videos, for this channel. Thank you a lot.
Second, me, like you, I love him, I love them as a band too. I was only 10 years old at the time of "Do you believe in love? " 1982. Then at the time of SPORTS I was already a big fan. Then later at 1986 "Fore!" I was so much fan, the video clip of the song "Stuck with you " was my favorite video of all videos ( back in the day, it was almost impossible to have a favorite video, because we did love so many artists, so many bands, every single week was an adventure ... in music, finding new songs, new band ..... ) .
At school, my school, some girls were older than me and when they asked me, from all singers, all solo or bands, " which one is your favorite ? " and me in a naive kind way , I used to say Huey Lewis and then if they asked me " Who ? " straight away I would show them a little poster in my school book. And then, well, after a few times that kind of inquiries, I realize I had to lie and start saying that I love much more George Michael, or Nik Kershaw, Bryan Adam's ( and I did, just not as much as Huey Lewis ), and why I on earth I had to hide it ? Because the girls older than me kept saying, are you stupid.... that guy is way older than the other musicians, the other singers, lead singers, artists ..... and as a teenager I choose to keep all that love, that crush, all that loving for his songs, his voice, for him and his down to earth smile, look, way. Well, so, among the school colleagues, friends and family I was the only one that put him on the level of kind of God on earth.
My dad had a little truck back then, as well as in your dad, as curious coincidence. I used to listen to the radio. Huey had fans all over the world, in countries that english language was back then the same as chinese. Now everything is complete different. I do remember to understand almost one word or two in each song. If so !
When Huey sang the National Anthem for the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game in 2013, I was watching with my girlfriend who is a HUGE 49ers AND Huey Lewis fan (she's from the Bay Area).
When he got to the part in the anthem: "And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night...", I instantly jumped in, in tune and without missing a beat: "THAT IT'S HIP TO BE SQUARE!"
And I'll tell you, my mind had to instantaneously rip through Huey's catalog to come up with that one line to fit perfectly into the anthem like that. My girlfriend was totally impressed.
I loved almost all his songs. I remember being in Navy A school, listening to him in my dorm on a small boom box. I'd record Back in Time off the radio onto the cassette, but I had instant pause, and when the last lines were sung, I'd hit pause every other verse, cutting out the parts with no voice. So I wound up with a personally edited version of Back in Time on one of my cassettes. That was a cool time.
Huey Lewis ATN is one of my favorite groups. I love the tight vocals. I saw them 3 times in a small venue when I was in high school
Huey Lewis &TN was such a great band. I wore out my copy of Sports.
recorded a concert of them on the radio back in the day that was amazing.... been a fan since. Have to find the cassette but I know I still have it
*EVERY time I recommend this channel I hear the SAME feedback. The info is cool; but, the host is too annoying to watch. Sorry, I must agree that a new host is necessary.*
🙁 Yeah. Afraid so.
7:05 - I currently live blocks from that high school!
Very cool!
Awesome!
The parody of the American Psycho scene that he did with Weird Al is hilarious.
“Hey Al! “ Only Al could have been in the video with Huey!
I saw that!
Seeing them live circa 2008 was one of my favourite concerts ever. There really isn’t ever a time when I don’t want to listen to Power of Love. It’s maybe one of the most perfect songs ❤️
Yes, such a great song with hooks on top of hooks. From one of the greatest movies ever.
Streaming? Ya, ok. Nothing compares with the feeling of unwrapping a new album, the cover art, the sleeve art, lyrics! And the holy grail was a cover that opened and included even more artwork.
I listen to all types of music but 80's pop has a very special place in my heart. I was raised on 80's pop and Huey Lewis and the News is by far one of my all time favorites. I love this channel and your interviews are always so good. Thank you sir for the great content.
For a whole Fore! was the last Huey Lewis & The News album I needed on vinyl from the 1980s and when I found it was like finding the holy grail.
I used to make mix cassettes waiting for the songs i wanted to come on the radio then enjoy listening to them in my older brothers truck. A beat up ford courier. Now he's rich and we're never spend time together.
So true Adam. The anticipation. As I listen to your words, I’m remembering going to the local music store with my best friend hoping particular albums were in stock. Sometimes it was and other times there was the disappointment of having to wait another week. But once you had it, tearing off the plastic wrapping was that magical moment!
Yesssss! I’ve seen people on TikTok document that experience.
Instant gratification isn't all
it's made out to be...
Love Huey Lewis and the News. I worked for a Big Pharma company for many many years and one year when we were launching a new drug in LA we had Huey come out with the band and sing it for us! Along with a bunch more songs as well of course. It was awesome. Interestingly I was watching an 80’s top 200 countdown back around 2006 or so on VH1. I came in around 150 or so and I was watching and watching and waiting for all the Huey Lewis songs…NOT A ONE! It made me ask what they had against him since he WAS the ‘80’s! Not a single song of his was listed in the top 200 ‘80’s songs by VH1 in that countdown. I never watched their channel again. I figured they didn’t know what they were talking about anyway!
Huge Huey Lewis fan, I've got sports, fore, four chords and several years ago, back to the future sound track...all great music
I was 21 years old when "Hip To Be Square" came out. And yes, back then, I was a nerd, and this song was an instant favorite with me.
Here's a bit of trivia about the song: On Billboard/American Top 40's 1987 year-end list of the top songs of the year, in light of the fact that "Hip To Be Square" featured members of the San Francisco 49ers on the record, I found it rather ironic that the song would land at #49 for the year!
That parody of the American Psycho scene he did with Weird Al is awesome!
Lucky enough to see him in concert at the height of their career
Huey has one of the most iconic voices...that raspy, soul filled sound. Then his band and the "Tower of Power"...complete ear pleasure! Their acapella songs are awesome. "I Know What I Like" is one my favorite hidden gems...along with "Naturally". "Back in Time" was rather underplayed...and continues to be such. Huey referred to it as "a party song" during one of the concerts I saw him at. Great video...thanks for keeping all the good music alive Professor!
I would have LOVED to have heard more about the Weird Al Parody. I saw the Weird Al version several years before I saw the American Psycho scene, so I didn’t get it at the time. A few years later on YT, I saw it and suddenly got the joke.
I have heard all of Huey Lewis's hits thousands of times. When I hear the same hits over and over I usually wind up hating them. There are still some 80's songs I hate to this day. But I still love every one of Huey Lewis's hits! His music Jumps! It sings to your soul! It makes your heart pump, and your feet want to dance! As to American Psycho, I have never watched it and never will. I don't watch films that glorify murder and brutality.
My Memory of "Hip to be Square" was the use of the "Tower of Power" horn section...and getting dizzy watching the video.
That kind of band or musicians are missing today..great and unique voice..they smashed in the 80s mid...
They definitely do not make music like this anymore!
Morning professor like always enjoying your great videos, thank you so much!!! When are you coming to Las Vegas, I want to see a live show???
Probably my favorite band of all time. Discovered them early when they were promoting Picture This. Saw them twice as an opening act and When the y headlines with Sports the had Stevie Ray Vaughan open for them. I can easily listen to their albums top to bottom and love every song.
What did I get for Christmas in 86? Sports and Fore!
Huey was EVERYWHERE back then! And we all liked it.
One of my favourite groups of the 80s, even his normal speaking voice is cool. Maybe I missed it, but you forgot to mention many Huey Lewis and The News tracks were also featured in the TV series "Chuck".
The good ol days. U never know what u have till it's gone. So true
Nothing like anticipating a new album from one of your favorite artist, finding it in the music store, taking it home and opening it up and looking at the pictures and reading the lyrics. And of course finding out what their new music was like. This generation will never know or understand.
Gen Z here and I totally agree! I’ve experienced it on TikTok.
Ok, I'll be that guy. No- I don't actively dislike Huey, but the music didn't really resonate with me in the 80's. His tunes were certainly catchy and appropriate for the times, but I just didn't pay attention. Fast forward to a few years ago and I happened to catch "Walking on a Thin Line" on SiriusXM. For whatever reason, I paid attention to the lyrics for once, and they hit me right in the gut. My dad was a Vietnam veteran and lost a lot of his brothers in that war. He suffered similar issues as other vets who came home- physically whole, but emotionally scarred for life. I've gained a new appreciation for his music and always watch interviews of the man- he seems so genuine. Hip to Be Square is just a great pop song- period.
I actually cant listen to a rock play list without playing one if their songs today.these guys are still awesome.
Huey Lewis and the San Francisco 49ers were hot at the same time and Huey Lewis even saying at one or two 49er games. two of my favorite groups so to speak.
Agree with you on digital music, I will say though the Spotify algorithms have helped me find a couple cool 80s and 90s songs that slipped past me the first time. I was recently introduced to Broken Hearted Savior by Big Head Todd. I don’t know how I missed that track back in the 90s but now it’s one of my favorite “new” songs. Nothing better than finding a new song from your favorite time for music.
When I saw the title, I was it afraid it was The Super Bowl Shuffle by the 86 Chicago Bears 🤣.
😂 😂 😂
Adam wouldn’t do that to us!
@@jennyjenny4501 talk about a new video series “the worst” It would be awesome if he did a video on it & somehow managed to do it with a straight face🤣.
😂😂
....DON'T REMIND ME OF THAT TUNE!! ...ha-HAA!! ....Z100 in NYC played that tune every NINE Minutes! ...between that tune, and "Tarzan Boy", jeeeez....ha-HAAA!
In ‘82-86 (11-15 years old) going to the record store to buy a single or album with my paper route money. Bought my first car with paper route money at 15 for $600.
My sister was obsessed with Stuck With You to the point Mother bought her the 45 at Sam Goody's. Back when you could go in there and one side was all cassettes and the other was racks of records and 45s. When he got sick, I swear San Francisco was in mourning. Least the Chronicle made it seem like that. But could you blame anyone? Dude rocks.
Superb content as always! Looks like my Harmon/Kardon CD491 cassette deck at 8:17. But it's not. I'm guessing same brand, different model.
Oh man! Did I just see that Weird Al gave Huey Lewis the chance to say out loud what they thought about the movie with their song. What a blend of the Emergent we call Culture.
Adam - I think you're right. I find it impossible to dislike Huey Lewis and the News. Am I a huge fan? Perhaps not, but I like quite a number of their songs.
With regard to digital music downloads, another major aspect missing is the fact that in the past you bought an album which, in itself, was an art form. Bands, and solo singers, would put a lot of thought into what songs would go into that album and that songs wouldn't, how they would be arranged, what versions of particular songs would be used, etc. When you listen to an album you hear a larger composite piece of art that, when done well, have songs fit like puzzle pieces into a greater picture. All this is lost when you simply download individual songs from a streaming service.
BTW - Great interview!
Huey and Weird Al reenacting the American Psycho scene is epic.
Sorry to hear about Huey's hearing problems-I was hoping to see him in concert.
You know I never really thought about it but you're right I've never met anybody that said they hate Huey Lewis.
Right?
I've never heard anyone say they hate the Goonies either.
Well, except for the one guy who writes the Number Ones column on Stereogum. But other than that, everyone I know loves him.
I agree with your take on digital music. As a teenager I would camp out at Tower Records for concert tickets and make mix tapes. Those were the days!
I say the same thing about digital music and streaming, I dearly miss going to rent movies
I met Huey and the band after a concert when the Tower of Power horn section toured with them. I know that lead singer. Huey was very shy and quiet. Very nice but unlike how he acted as a performer!
We would talk to our history teacher about this band.It blew our minds our teacher was in to it as much as we were.
Everything drowns out in all the noise nowadays. Didn't know they made a new album, thnx for the fip 👌
I remember Bobcat Goldthwait had a joke at the time about Huey.
“ Is that Americas #1 rock singer? “ “ Nah it’s just a friend of my dad”