Huey Lewis always gave off that "effortlessly cool dad" vibe... and that's why we loved him.

Patrick Bateman from American Psycho 2000: "In '87, Huey released this; Fore!, their most accomplished album. I think their undisputed masterpiece is 'Hip To Be Square'. A song so catchy, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should, because it's not just about the pleasures of conformity and the importance of trends. It's also a personal statement about the band itself."

This group takes me back to the happiest times of my life. 😊❤ The 80’s forever

Love Huey Lewis, so sad to hear that he can’t hear music anymore. What a great musician.❤

A song so catchy, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should because it's not just about the pleasures of conformity and the importance of trends. It's also a personal statement about the band itself...

You really can’t go wrong with this group!

Fun fact! SF 49ers Joe Montana, Ronnie Lott, Dwight Clark, and Riki Ellison sang backup vocals on this song!!

When this song came out in 1986, Huey Lewis and the News were at their peak in popularity. Their album Sports came out in 1983, Back to the Future movie came out in 1985, and the album Fore! (which included this song) came out in 1986, and was on heavy rotation on MTV and radio. Huey was a great songwriter and singer, and his library of music is huge. Sadly he is in bad health these days, but I saw him many times in concert, and his concerts were as fun as his music is. Thank you guys for always praising Huey and the News, as they are iconic! Great job!

As exercise people, you gotta love Huey Lewis and the News for working out. He can keep you driving! His "Bad is Bad" is fun.

“Couple days off”, “Bad is bad”, “Walking on a thin line”. ❤❤❤ Love Huey Lewis and The News!!

Huey Lewis and the News is such a powerhouse band, it is IMPOSSIBLE to find a bummer track of theirs! I love these boys! Bad is Bad is your next song for sure!

Love all of Huey's music! Have a square day!

I feel like HL&tN don't get the recognition they deserve! THIS is the sound of the eighties! Their sound WAS the decade - strong beat, sax, harmonica.... the BEST.

So glad you all love it. This song was everywhere! So much that it got referenced in other songs! I can’t hear this without hearing Jack Blades of Night Ranger singing, 🎶“On the radio the guy says come on, it’s so hip hip hip to be square!” 🎶 😊

The whole album this is from - Fore! - is full of bangers, covering everything from rock to doowop to power ballad, with an amazing horn section in most songs

Knowing Huey Lewis is deaf in one ear makes it even more amazing the great music they put out, recently he acknowledged that he is going deaf in his other ear also

I love Doin’ It All for My Baby - great horns in it. As others have said - Hard to go wrong with this group.

"Heart and Soul" should be your next Huey Lewis & the News song, it's got a great hook to it and guitar riff...😊

Jacob’s Ladder should be your next reaction to Huey Lewis & the News! Great song! Great band whose music has stood the test of time!

I knew Rob Squad would be dancing in their seats! Yes! My 8th grade band class played this song the same year it came out. I played trumpet and had a blast with it. If Rob Squad runs out of released hits by Huey/News, know that this album Fore and Sports albums were filled with great deep album tracks. It was great growing up in the 80's as a hard rocker and still had great mainstream artists like this.

Freaking love Huey. The pinnacle of 80's pop rock. Probably the best use of the rock and roll saxophone ever!

Huey Lewis and the News song "Naturally" is a really great song. It shows Huey's vocal talent.

Another great Huey Lewis and the News song for you to check out is "Doing It All for My Baby." The video would be a perfect Halloween themed song for next month!

The only thing better than seeing Huey Lewis and the News live and in-person was to see them open up for Heart.

Hearing this band always takes me back to my childhood in the best way! I would recommend the song Jacob's Ladder, another great song from Huey Lewis and The News. 😊

Another surprisingly good, and reltively recent song from Huey Lewis and Gwenyth Paltrow is their version of the Smokey Robinson hit, "Cruisin'". And I remember seeing them on MTV a lot, with the first appearance for, "I Want a New Drug." I loved that video. He sang with his face in a sink of ice water. I love the story Huey Lewis told after their first hit. His father always told him that the best music was not the most popular on the radio. So when their song went to #1, he said, "I thought we were better than that." And when they were first starting to get noticed, a record executive told him that they would be huge if the replaced one of his band members. He stressed about this until, he and the rest of the band, decided not to fire him. Years later, when they were becoming famous, a different record exec told him he had to get rid of another member. That's we he knew that the industry did not have the musician's interest at heart. They only wanted to exert control. When he told the rest of the News about this second attempt, they all laughed.

A song so catchy, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should, because it's not just about the pleasures of conformity, and the importance of trends, it's also a personal statement about the band itself! 🪓

Dude has such a unique and powerful voice

Huey lewis was one of the singer on the iconic, "we are the world" video. Huey Lewis and the news was iconic groups in the 80s.

First band i ever saw and many will agree they are an extremely tight, well disciplined and very talented live band.

One of my faves...Huey Lewis & the News plus the Tower of Power horn section, what's not to love??

You guys doing Huey makes my night. He's got so many great songs!

After suffering through ten years of disco and the rest of the bland music during the 70s ...first time I heard Huey and the News on MTV, I thought "Thank GOD, rock and roll is BACK!"

They are the best!! You should hear them sing the National Anthem!! Amazing!❤

This song was accurate for the Reagan era 80s. I remember the button down shirts, short bi-level haircuts, oxford shoes, very few ball caps, etc. Almost the opposite of today.

At the end of the song,members of the San Francisco 49’ers football team were singing back up vocals with the band. This song was hugely popular when it came out.

There's something super amazing about watching Amber rock out to Huey Lewis and the News being Square, wearing an Ozzy t-shirt LOL 💕🤘😎 love them both and love y'all for taking us back to the 80s again! For more quintessential 80s, you need I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow, 99 Red Balloons by Nena, Walking in La by Missing Persons, and I Want To Be A Cowboy by Boys Don’t Cry ✌💚🌻

My father - who was 49 when this came out - loved this tune so much, he'd blast it on the stereo all the time, LOL. Drove my little brother and I crazy (we were both 80s Metalheads).

whenever i hear this song it always reminds me of that one scene from american pyscho, if you know you know

The Children's Television Workshop parodied this song for Sesame Street. They named the parody "It's Hip to be a Square."

you’re right, Huey Lewis & The News just put you in a good mood. I appreciate this band good old-fashioned rock ‘n’ roll at its best. I just saw the play with all their music in it and it was excellent. If you get a chance to go see this play I think it’s called the heart of rock ‘n’ roll, please go you won disappointed

Huey Lewis and The News were GIGANTIC in the 1980s. Their album Sports had several number one songs and were practically the soundtrack for the movie “Back to the Future”.

One of the greatest bar bands ever.. Huey Lewis and the J Giels Band were both the greatest live… they never recorded anything they couldn’t replicate live but with even more excitement. Great bar bands…

Audible serotonin. Hughey Lewis and the News were the last true Rock n Roll band.

little background on this song...singing backup on this song is several members of the 1985-1986 San Francisco 49ers

Huey Lewis & the News “Heart and Soul” 🙏

Huey Lewis and The News are the greatest bar band ever!!!

Huey and the boys ROCK!!!! Great song!!

I love this band, and loved your reaction! As someone slightly younger than a typical Huey Lewis fan and slightly older than ya'll, I fall in the perfect middle ground where my mom played him for me as a toddler and so I grew up on him, but also I am pleased to say I've seen them live 3 times as an adult. He's since stopped touring...but let me tell you, people were literally dancing in the aisles of the sections with seats! Those of us with "cheap, lawn seats" were dancing EVERYWHERE!

The entire album was perfect for working out (treadmill, aerobics class or jogging path). Just an extra bounce in the walking beat took your stride from power walking to speed biking to goofy line dancing. The fifth song would a swinging slide beat (If This Is It) for the 5 minute cool down. Whether that was Huey Lewis and the News’ plan when they made the album or not, their unique sound made it to everyone’s ears and heartbeat.

Great instrumentals and Huey’s vocals were really fantastic in this. Two other favorites of mine are “Back in Time” from Back to the Future, and “Jacob’s Ladder” which I believe was a number one song, one of his biggest hits.

I always liked this Huey Lewis song because I’m definitely a square. Am I hip? Well, apparently Huey Lewis thinks so. I’ll take his word for it! 😅😎

They were one of the most popular pop bands of the real MTV era! I’ve always loved them. Their music was much of the soundtrack for Back to the Future and Huey was the judge in the movie for Marty’s high school talent show

A hidden gem of their's is "Jacob's Ladder"... Still listening to these guys 30+ years later...

I totally agree.huey Lewis is just fun,hip,and cool

Thanks for reviewing! Huey Lewis & The News is just brilliant, so underrated

I love this song! The song features San Francisco 49ers players Joe Montana, Ronnie Lott, Dwight Clark, and Riki Ellison singing backup vocals.

This was a major one. I remember it getting a lot of play on MTV. Remember that cable channel devoted to playing music?

There's a few songs by these guys from '91 which are overlooked but I really dug at the time: "Couple Days Off" and "Hit Me Like A Hammer", both worth your time IMHO! Great reaction, guys! :)

I'll always be crushin' on Huey Lewis and the News!

Saw Huey and The News in Concert. One of the Fun ones. Hip to be Square!!!

Was fortunate enough to be able to see Huey Lewis and The News about 8 years ago or so. One if the best concerts I've seen! The horns, the voice, harmonica, the band! Extended play on each song turning into jams. Was absolutely pleasantly surprised at how good it was. Ive been to over 300 big name shows in my lifetime, many bands multiple times, so yes this was a top 10 for sure. ❤🎶🎹🎷🎙🥁🎸🎵

Every generation needs to hear this song in their teens.

Fore! is a FANTASTIC album, and this is the song that sold me on Huey Lewis and The News! I LOVE watching y’all enjoy this song that was part of my high school soundtrack - you’re right, you can’t stay in a bad mood listening to this! Great job, as always!

"It's alright" by Huey Lewis and the News. Acapella doo-wop. So, so good.

When this tune came out it was so ridiculous. Now, with a second listen after quite awhile, I realize how good Huey Lewis was. He had a great string of hits. He defined The Power of Love, said it was okay to Want A New Drug and let us know that he was happy to be Stuck with You.

If I wake up in a foul mood or feel like it's going to be a bad day, I put on some Huey. It's impossible for me to frown or be in a bad mood when I hear these guys. Pure fun!

We were musically blessed back in the 80's !!!❤❤❤

Great song has a good beat and makes you move.

Huey Lewis and the News they are.amazing

"Bad is Bad" is a really fun song. I miss the group touring. This is the longest I've gone without seeing a Huey Lewis and the News in concert since the 90s. I hope he finds some way to go on the road one last time.

This video and song has the cameo appearances from SF 49ers legends including Joe Montana, Ronnie Lott, Ricky Ellison and Dwight Clark doing background vocals.

Their concerts were always a party vibe. The first time I saw them was in a small old theatre just as they were hitting and everyone danced through the whole concert. I actually preferred it to the other 3 times I saw them in big venues, though those were fun too.

Huey and the boys with their energy, their brand of electric soul, vocals and musicianship! Them and The J. Gail's Band were on the same page!!

Great fun band. They were HUGE in the 80's.

Huey was the king of really fun, well done pop hits in the 1980s!

Heart and Soul

Huey Lewis & The News are one of the most talented bands around and yet so under appreciated. This is a fun song with a great groove. Love this band!

"In '87 Huey released this 👉FOUR! their most accomplished album. I think their undisputed masterpiece is "Hip to be Square", a song so catchy, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should, because it's not just about the pleasures of conformity, and the importance of trends, it's also a personal statement about the band itself! HEY PAUL!!!" 🪓🪓🪓 🥸

These guys were my first concert at a teen in the 80's, so they hold a special place in my heart. Then entire Sports album is a rock solid listen.

Huey Lewis and the News always put me in a good mood!

All their songs are so good, it's hard to pick a favorite but this song comes close.

Love Huey Lewis & the News. He toured college campuses in his early days. We had a chance to see them for free & couldn't make it. At the time, we had not heard of them. We definitely kicked ourselves after hearing them.

Hey Lewis is one of the best. I will always think of Back To The Future every time I hear them!

You two are awesome! Love watching you guys Keep this up!

The horns backing him in this video are the Tower of Power horn section.

Oh and Huey Lewis and the News covered 1957's 'Buzz Buzz Buzz' original by The Hollywood Flames

Huey''s music is the bomb. Good good music.

Just throwing a few out there: 1. Don't Say You Love Me- Billy Squier 2. Never Looking Back- Kenny Wayne Shepherd 3. Holy Water- Bady Company. All three rock and are ones that don't get requested as much as they should. I know you guys love all three bands.

I'm an 80s kid (graduated HS in 85) Huey has ALWAYS been a fav of mine as well. This 1 def a Top 3 Huey tune in my book.

Love this band! Saw them in Tulsa in ‘93! Awesome!🤘🔥

This band was popular when I was in high school! They do always put you in a good mood. Love the beat to the song. I am glad that you enjoyed this!

Background singers in the end included Joe Montana, Dwight Clark, Ronnie Lott, Kena Turner - All Super Bowl winning SF 49ers!

The horns here are performed by the mighty and legedary Tower of Power horn section! Two guys in TOP have been around since day 1 and they are forever grateful to Huey cause they say he saved them! Back in the '80s the biz concidered Tower of Power dinosaurs like way passe. They were struggling getting gigs, studio time and almost became forgotten. Huey turned out to be a big fan of the band and wanted to bring the horn section for his tours. At this time Huey was one of the biggest artists of the world so it was a huge honor for the horn section. They wanted a favor in return that Huey promoted the band and he gladly did and due to him people kinda re-discovered Tower of Power again. They say if it wasn't for Huey they might not have survived as a band.

Notice the really tight horn section? The founders of "Tower of Power" actually credit Huey - a fellow Bay Area musician - for reviving their popularity. As great as they are they were struggling to stay relevant during the late 1980's because everyone else was into other styles of music. I've seen both bands and can easily see how they complement each other. Thanks for exploring this all.

The video was made by drummer Kevin Godley and singer Lol Creme from the band 10cc who you guys featured recently. After breaking from 10cc and having hits as a duo they became ground-breaking video directors and this one was advanced for the time...

I had this on a 45 and I wore it out and bought another one. A great memory from the year I graduated high school.Thanks guys.

How about that 1957 rocker 'Get a Job' by the Silhouettes. They received a gold record for selling over a million copies on its first release!

By far, my fav Huey Lewis & The News song ever. lol Love the music videos and the angles they film it in.

Yeessss!!!!! Fabulous, fun song!!! Still love to get up and dance when I hear it!