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Huey Lewis and The News killed it from 1984-1988 with several #1 hits and albums. Coming up I get to interview Huey about one of those massive 80s classic in Hip To Be Square. Huey is one of my favorite artists ever. Hip to Be Square was embraced by the masses as well as one of cinemas most infamous serial killers.. Patrick Bateman from American Psycho. Huey tells the story of writing about hippies becoming yuppies and how he wrote for his own age with the record Fore, which also had the #1 hits Jacob’s Ladder and Stuck With You coming off his other huge #1 from Back to the Future.. the Power of Love. Huey explains the synthesis of Hip to Be Square and How they got NFL Legends like Joe Montana to sing backing vocals coming up next.
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Hey music junkies, Professor of Rock, always here to celebrate the greatest artists and the greatest songs of all time. if you’d rather listen to Huey Lewis and the News than the actual news you’ll dig this channel. Make sure to subscribe to get our latest interviews. By the way we are trying to put together a big round of interviews in various locations the best way we can do that is through your support on patreon below. You get more content and can help us curate rock history.
It’s Time for another edition from our series revelations where legendary artists take us for a deep dive into their best songs and you get insight that only insiders get…Today we are stepping into the year 1986 where a man named Huey Lewis and his band of brothers named the news were about to follow up their first #1
hit.. the Power of Love. Really you think about it… from 1984 to 1987 Huey was one of the biggest stars in music.
Sports was one of the biggest records of music’s best year.. 1984. It went to #1 supported by so many hits like I Want A New Drug.

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@ProfessorofRock 2 жыл бұрын

Poll: What is your pick for the greatest "HIT" filled album of the 80s? Where it had 4-6 Hit songs?

@daysleeper3910 2 жыл бұрын

def leppard hysteria

@DC8091 2 жыл бұрын

Thriller

@Eric-qx1kx 2 жыл бұрын

'Hysteria' or 'Pyromania' for rock, 'Thriller' or 'Faith' for pop.

@RBS_ 2 жыл бұрын

...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!

@surlechapeau 2 жыл бұрын

Michael Jackson- Thriller TIna Turner- Private Dancer The Police - Zenyatta Mondatta The Police - Synchronicity

@atenachos6282 2 жыл бұрын

"Walking on a thin line" is an underrated track.

@briargoatkilla 2 жыл бұрын

yep. bad ass!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I love that song!

@DocJerky 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@theplanetruth 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. I absolutely LOVED that track and replayed it soooooo many times. Honest to god, it’s so profound.

@poitor5915 2 жыл бұрын

hell yer one of the best deep cuts going☝🏻

@carolmorgan6734 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@joshuagibson2520 2 жыл бұрын

Huey Lewis is better than ANYTHING a person might hear on the radio today.

@LarryFleetwood8675 2 жыл бұрын

"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.

@SteveStiffler 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@captvid56 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@robertschlueter7249 2 жыл бұрын

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 .

@laurat1129 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@chrisstovall8152 Жыл бұрын

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!

@yabbadabba1975 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@NettiesWorld4 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@paulas2218 Жыл бұрын

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!

@WillaHerrera 2 жыл бұрын

I love your channel bro. I'm 52 and miss the 80s with desperation

@laustcawz2089 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@mrcyde 2 жыл бұрын

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.😁

@happyfuntimereviews5600 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@philnewton2011 Жыл бұрын

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.

@JanesDough855 2 жыл бұрын

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'!

@RED-cy7ig 2 жыл бұрын

This was such a great interview.

@lisadunn8509 Жыл бұрын

I watched him Perform in Houston Texas at a tow road opening. July 7th 1990 Never forget it

@WillaHerrera 2 жыл бұрын

All of their songs bring me RIGHT BACK and i miss my youth so so bad

@tdog9818 Жыл бұрын

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!

@fatimamendesdefreitas6764 2 жыл бұрын

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 !

@camaronshoultz6137 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@annereed9568 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I found your channel on the 27th 2 days ago, talk about Binge watching, oh yes I loved this channel.

@mycawk7171 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@jasmeerlabeer4591 2 жыл бұрын

I was a new wave kid into Depeche Mode, The Smiths, and industrial music, but man I still loved the Huey and the News.

@terryjackson4538 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@brrblack497 2 жыл бұрын

No one could sing the national anthem like these dudes.

@ProfessorofRock 2 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 2 жыл бұрын

No kidding!

@davidrice3337 2 жыл бұрын

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 !!!

@kariannecrysler640 2 жыл бұрын

Love Huey Lewis & the News. Great music all around😊

@kariannecrysler640 2 жыл бұрын

I also remember learning how to tape the hole at the top corner of the tape so you could record over it lol

@dennispowers3798 2 жыл бұрын

I actually cant listen to a rock play list without playing one if their songs today.these guys are still awesome.

@maryuline2585 2 жыл бұрын

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!!

@briangregory6303 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@catherine6653 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ProfessorofRock 2 жыл бұрын

I've hard that before. So cool. Thanks!

@mournblade1066 2 жыл бұрын

I was 18 when "Love Shack" was released. Damn you, Catherine Stanley!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@catherine6653 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 2 жыл бұрын

@@catherine6653 Me neither. It’s a genius joke! So many great albums that came out between 1983-1985. Peak quality music.

@jennyjenny4501 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview, Professor! Happy Monday!

@ProfessorofRock 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Monday to you as well!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Monday to you too, Jenny!

@jennyjenny4501 2 жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 ☮️

@gr8flyerfan 2 жыл бұрын

I saw Huey Lewis and the News in 1984 at the Spectrum in Philly, they opened for .38 Special. What a great concert!

@suziehorn9700 Жыл бұрын

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

@thebunter 2 жыл бұрын

I love Huey Lewis. I have always loved his music and it's another artist whose music I never skip when I hear it.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 2 жыл бұрын

He’s super fun!

@lisad6438 2 жыл бұрын

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 ❤️

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, such a great song with hooks on top of hooks. From one of the greatest movies ever.

@dalestephens1588 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@SThompsonRAMM_1203 Жыл бұрын

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.

@jesusisfictional 2 жыл бұрын

*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.*

@marklipka3996 2 жыл бұрын

🙁 Yeah. Afraid so.

@johndavis6338 2 жыл бұрын

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).

@timothymills4634 2 жыл бұрын

Love your channel and it’s content. Brings back memories I’d forgotten, sending me back to a time when everything was fresh and new. I was in high school, class of 1986 by the way. Thanks for the reminder of that great time in my life, first love, great friends, and great music.

@Veklim 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@michaelcurtis6157 2 жыл бұрын

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

@carlosconesa 2 жыл бұрын

Love Huey! Was lucky enough to meet him and chat with him couple times, such a nice fellow.

@ProfessorofRock 2 жыл бұрын

He's a great guy!

@seanswinton6242 2 жыл бұрын

Same here! I met them twice. Both at the coliseum on my university campus. I've seen them on every tour in the 80's and met them on the Sports and Fore! tours. Being a sax player Johnny Colla is one of favourites. Watching them with Tower Of Power was the ultimate!Thanks to them I also met Bruce Hornsby and TOP as well! These are the greatest guys.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 2 жыл бұрын

So awesome! You are super lucky.

@carlosconesa 2 жыл бұрын

@@seanswinton6242 I'm JEALOUS!

@theplanetruth 2 жыл бұрын

Huey Lewis &TN was such a great band. I wore out my copy of Sports.

@constipatedinsincity4424 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ProfessorofRock 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 2 жыл бұрын

Super cool! Did you get to meet them?

@pucky900 2 жыл бұрын

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

@wsemmons2001 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome interview! Sports was one of the first albums I owned, and I appreciate Huey Lewis and The News now more than ever! Thank you Adam, I've seen your previous Huey videos, and you've given me a new appreciation for the music and for Huey

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 2 жыл бұрын

Sports by Huey Lewis and the News >>>> Apple News

@MyName-pl7zn 2 жыл бұрын

Huey is always a great interview he like an everyday guy that happens to write fantastic hit music. Hip to be Square is one of those songs that can be interpreted so many ways and it's great to hear the real story about it's meaning. I will definitely check out the link to his latest release always a big fan of Lewis and the guys. Great episode professor!

@ProfessorofRock 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 2 жыл бұрын

It is a super catchy song and when I was younger I thought it was about how it’s cool to actually be a ▪️!

@MyName-pl7zn 2 жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I still think it is just that but now I know there is no such thing as a square because everyone is their own person and everyone is square in their own way.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 2 жыл бұрын

@@MyName-pl7zn For sure. Now that I’m much older I understand that. I may have to apologize to this song for making me think of people with blockheads.▪️

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 2 жыл бұрын

@@MyName-pl7zn For sure. Now that I’m much older I understand that. I may have to apologize to this song for making me think of people with blockheads.▪️

@sonybell6774 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@IronSikh44 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 2 жыл бұрын

Yesssss! I’ve seen people on TikTok document that experience.

@Jreb1865 2 жыл бұрын

Instant gratification isn't all it's made out to be...

@TheSlowoldman 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ProfessorofRock 2 жыл бұрын

It's so sad.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 2 жыл бұрын

See, this makes me wanna take a time machine and travel back to 1986!

@TheSlowoldman 2 жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 It was such a great time to be young.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSlowoldman For sure! I’d go back through the power of love!

@jeromethiel4323 2 жыл бұрын

Huey was EVERYWHERE back then! And we all liked it.

@tomjohnson5597 2 жыл бұрын

That parody of the American Psycho scene he did with Weird Al is awesome!

@paulsnell1274 2 жыл бұрын

Adam, your channel is always very enjoyable and your obvious joy in presenting content is infectious! Thanks for the daily smile!

@Az777 2 жыл бұрын

I was able to catch the Sports tour show and it was awesome!

@Vaticider69 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview....

@tas22222 2 жыл бұрын

Lucky enough to see him in concert at the height of their career

@adolfsson2705 2 жыл бұрын

That kind of band or musicians are missing today..great and unique voice..they smashed in the 80s mid...

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 2 жыл бұрын

They definitely do not make music like this anymore!

@jetcitysinatra7300 2 жыл бұрын

I remember hearing Huey Lewis and the News back in the early 80s on WLS in Chicago. It is a talk radio station now.

@atlasshrugged6435 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Professor, great call on the T-shirt. I see what you did there. My favorite movie of all time btw!

@markg7373 2 жыл бұрын

What did I get for Christmas in 86? Sports and Fore!

@LRamaekers 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@natecollison8331 2 жыл бұрын

The good ol days. U never know what u have till it's gone. So true

@floydcooley1 2 жыл бұрын

You know I never really thought about it but you're right I've never met anybody that said they hate Huey Lewis.

@ProfessorofRock 2 жыл бұрын

Right?

@SatansSimgma 2 жыл бұрын

I've never heard anyone say they hate the Goonies either.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 2 жыл бұрын

Well, except for the one guy who writes the Number Ones column on Stereogum. But other than that, everyone I know loves him.

@mr.balloffur 2 жыл бұрын

I love their song walking on a thin line 😍

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 2 жыл бұрын

Me too. Great song. Wasn’t that featured in The Wild Life?

@mr.balloffur 2 жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 not sure

@nakazul1 2 жыл бұрын

Everything drowns out in all the noise nowadays. Didn't know they made a new album, thnx for the fip 👌

@johnnahodil 2 жыл бұрын

Huge Huey Lewis fan, I've got sports, fore, four chords and several years ago, back to the future sound track...all great music

@aspalovin 2 жыл бұрын

Huey and Weird Al reenacting the American Psycho scene is epic.

@terryambrose6260 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@billybike57 2 жыл бұрын

Huey not only was a great singer but it was like each hit was a movie waiting to be made.

@Brees1986 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@lfd_eng9219 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@rjs2005 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@timlamb6196 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 2 жыл бұрын

Gen Z here and I totally agree! I’ve experienced it on TikTok.

@NATHANSFLETCHER Жыл бұрын

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".

@scottburton9701 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about Huey's hearing problems-I was hoping to see him in concert.

@gabbibunni 2 жыл бұрын

Here in Philly WMMR had a promo for one of its DJ's: it's hip to be Pierre

@Perktube1 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@peterkim2066 2 жыл бұрын

I love this video and is one of my favorite songs by him

@WillaHerrera 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@terrycain3843 Жыл бұрын

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.

@KipArmadillo 2 жыл бұрын

The parody of the American Psycho scene that he did with Weird Al is hilarious.

@davidenorth 2 жыл бұрын

“Hey Al! “ Only Al could have been in the video with Huey!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 2 жыл бұрын

I saw that!

@WeaponsEducation 2 жыл бұрын

Why didn't artist like Huey or Joe Perry protect their ears? They all went deaf. Such talent.

@craigphillips111 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@WeaponsEducation 2 жыл бұрын

@@craigphillips111 I disagree, but I love Huey.

@pinpointauto3091 2 жыл бұрын

I say the same thing about digital music and streaming, I dearly miss going to rent movies

@calessel3139 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@michaelg7076 Жыл бұрын

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.

@stevinhoover 2 жыл бұрын

Keep it up my man

@gregdannels1699 2 жыл бұрын

I love Huey Lewis and the news! I had their albums It was great to be in the 80's listening to those guys. Their music will forever remain in my heart. I still go back and listen to their music these days. Thank you for sharing this with us Professor.

@alliswede42 2 жыл бұрын

I love the Huey interviews! He comes across as super approachable and gregarious. What really impressed me about him was the Funny or Die parody of that infamous scene from American Psycho starring Huey and Weird Al! Love it when they have a sense of humor about themselves.

@ProfessorofRock 2 жыл бұрын

He's one of my favorites for sure.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 2 жыл бұрын

That was hilarious! Both legends.

@andriealinsangao613 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, Al! AAAAAHHHHH!!!!

@roxannerolle1319 2 жыл бұрын

My Memory of "Hip to be Square" was the use of the "Tower of Power" horn section...and getting dizzy watching the video.

@floatthecreek 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ProfessorofRock 2 жыл бұрын

Get better! Lot's of water and deep breathing...That's what helped me.

@floatthecreek 2 жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock Thanks, I'm better than I was this past weekend. Stay healthy and keep up the good work you do.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@roberthossler7282 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@SIXPACFISH 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@constipatedinsincity4424 2 жыл бұрын

I do. It's hip to be a Square! Here there and everywhere!

@ProfessorofRock 2 жыл бұрын

Here there and everywhere!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 2 жыл бұрын

Four sides! ▪️😉

@spaceviking4966 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@coyoteartist 2 жыл бұрын

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.