I am friends with some of the guys in Tower of Power. I can tell you Huey is the most standup guy in music history. I know it’s been rough for him for the last few years but I hope he realizes the impact he has had on SO many people.

@lIlIllIIII

Ай бұрын

​@@tvcameraman1he lost his hearing

@allrequiredfields

Ай бұрын

You really can tell just by listening to him in interviews.

@craigdeming8391

21 күн бұрын

Me too. his music helped transform a generation of drug addicted hippies from the late 70's into the yuppies of the 80's. He proved that it was hip to be square and intimate love was the best drug and the heart of Rock N Roll was still beatin... in Cleveland. He was down to earth, not full of himself and yet brilliant.

I just think that Huey Lewis is the single most underrated band from the 80s. So many hits and such good music and hooks. I just feel so bad for Huey and the hearing loss. It shouldn't happen to someone so talented

@jbritt_3637

9 ай бұрын

I bet a bunch of people were thinking the exact same thing. People forgetting how talented these dudes are. Very underrated. How are they not in the hall?!?

@magicalmiller

9 ай бұрын

For the longest time I was trying to figure out what your generation means when they use the word UNDERRATED because it does NOT mean what you think it does. A little lesson. Here is what UNDERRATED means. "not rated or valued highly enough" This band had a soundtrack with 2 of the 3 Movies in BACK TO THE FUTURE. They had 12 songs that reached the top 10 and they had 3 THREE NUMBER ONE HITS. They were given every ungodly contract for marketing merchandise during that time. THEY ARE NOT UNDERRATED. THEN IT HIT ME LIKE A ROCK. You and YOUR generation thinks it means "forgotten" it does not. Thay have NEVER been UNDERRATED.

@jbritt_3637

9 ай бұрын

@@magicalmiller Ok Boomer. So that’s your OPINION of what underrated means. Start out with that next time. It’s Huey Lewis Video. And you’re trying to school someone assumably younger. Kick rocks.

@bobearly3653

8 ай бұрын

I saw Huey and his band at a winery in Northern California in 00's and could kick myself for not listening to them much longer in my life. Absolute fantastic showmanship, musicianship and all around great vibes. Greatly underrated and now all we have is recordings left to listen too. Life has cruel ironies but life always blooms wonderful people and efforts. And that is a result my having not valued his music because he was tainted by his marketing as a lightweight fizzy pop nightclub derivative. He weren't no Steely Dan to put it. I've worked stage with Early Eagles to Peak Liberace to Terminal Elvis and I'm a hard judge on acts. What Huey and his guys bring to the art is not just fantastically crafted accessible comfortable songs for fun and art. If you want underrated performance, Liberace. Anybody with the ability to captivate an entire class and caliber of people to follow them throughout their careers have very much what musical snobs do not have. Charm.

@jameswilliams-zr8co

8 ай бұрын

@@magicalmiller wrong kid, they are under rated, stop assuming things kid

The eighties were a fun time. I lived those years as a young man, and watching this vintage band perform on a vintage episode of Letterman reminds me that I miss that era now.

@arrowguy173

Жыл бұрын

We all do ❤ Keep rockin!

@drinkinslim

Жыл бұрын

And the best quality sound systems existed back then. Having said that, maybe it's just coz my hearing was 100% back then. :)

@escapist502

Ай бұрын

Right there with you:)

Back in the days when you got a genuine live performance out of a band...

@pickenshair2511

3 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY!!!

@merrick1588

Жыл бұрын

got to see them at the Expo in Toronto for the Small World tour and it was incredible

@dr.krinkleweldon5934

Жыл бұрын

Top Shelf all the way.

@natevm7888

Жыл бұрын

The only modern day guy I can think of that comes close is Bruno Mars. Hundred percent live hundred percent of the time plays multiple instruments like a modern-day purple rain Prince. Check out his live super bowl performance. As a musician for over two decades I wasn't even a fan till my wife made me watch..lol

@lewisc215

Жыл бұрын

BS

I miss this era. Life was awesome

I broke the cassette Sports by listening to it so much. I love Huey and the boys. It sucks that he can't perform anymore.

@justinroark88

2 жыл бұрын

Tinnitus is a hell of a thing. I have it and hearing loss and it's a muther

@alcambrola2834

Ай бұрын

@@justinroark88 Same here from working in boiler rooms.

Nearly 15 minutes of Letterman network time on a Friday night is true gold!!!

Love their show endings: "I'm Huey Lewis and you've just heard the news".

@billbaumiester6764

3 жыл бұрын

No Fake News here.....

@dalejeffries5720

3 жыл бұрын

@@billbaumiester6764 🤣🤣👍🤘🎸🇺🇲

Still can't get over how good Huey sounds live. Exactly the same as he does on the records.

@jasonelliott7977

8 ай бұрын

The man didn’t need any Pro Tools or AutoTune. Just pure talent.

@JulianBashir-8472

5 күн бұрын

Yep. Whole band is tight. I’ve played in bands and played live. I’ve never heard a tighter band than HLN. Not once. Not even close. The whole band is the epitome of musicianship

Back to the future and Huey Lewis. What more does a person need!¡!? God i miss childhood

@johnwattdotca

Ай бұрын

I wasn't happy when I failed grade eleven, but now, looking back, an extra year at high school was good.

@user-nv2gw1tt5o

Ай бұрын

I just need a used Delorean with a working flux capacitor so I can go back.

As a lifelong Tower of Power fan, bandleader Emilio Castillo credits Huey for saving the bands career when they were in very dark times. Huey took ToP's horn section on the road as the backing horns. All around stand-up guy.

@kajun74

Жыл бұрын

I was lucky to catch that tour in Louisiana.....TOP horns were great addition to The News.......

@mikeflanagan6521

9 ай бұрын

I worked security at a large concert venue during the mid 80’s. Saw every large venue band for over 5 years. I saw them all. By far, the best show I ever saw was HL & the News with the Tower of Power.

@bobearly3653

8 ай бұрын

@@mikeflanagan6521 That had to kick mama's ass.

@patrickkelcey2435

5 ай бұрын

Have loved both groups for a long time (the 80s were it) and only just found this out. Pretty exciting for a tenor sax player....

@markflynn9950

Ай бұрын

I saw that tour when they played Henry Leavitt Arena in Wichita! ToP was great backing the band.

One of the best National Anthems was Huey singing just like this. Gave me chills

@ManwithAx

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, they did a great job. Very memorable. My favorite.

@bigtexmacgonigle444

Жыл бұрын

Wasnt it a Niners game..or a SB?

@ManwithAx

Жыл бұрын

@@bigtexmacgonigle444 kzread.info/dash/bejne/gWelppOje7G_kbg.html

@juana1483

4 ай бұрын

You have covid bra????

@Priscilla-Prancercise

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I love a great National Anthem, so I checked it out. Very good! Here’s a link for everyone else. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gWelppOje7G_kbg.htmlsi=J-zjD9vTFXCmUmpo

Back in the day I went to an SF Giants game at Candlestick...and these guys gave me goosebumps when they performed an a cappella rendition of the national anthem.

@roby5706

Жыл бұрын

Yeah me too,I think it was a opening day game…⚾️👍🏼😷

@randylucas2458

Ай бұрын

I was at that game with my uncle

Huey and the News is definitely one of the best bands EVER!!

@royboy56100

2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed!!Saw them in 84 before Sports album came out!!Met Huey in the bathroom and said Hello.Great guy!!Awesome concert!

@keithkoenig5320

Жыл бұрын

Wow...your expectations are really low.

@Guitarwizzard1833

Жыл бұрын

@@keithkoenig5320 …That's what the man likes. People may would say the same about your choices. It's just a matter of opinion. Take a deep breath and relax bro.

@drakejdf

Жыл бұрын

@@keithkoenig5320 low?what do you call talent?taylor swift🤣

@revwillyg6450

Жыл бұрын

They were fun for that time. Definitely not one of the best bands ever

Wow those guys (band) were tight. Great live musicianship. And Huey can really sing!

@calvinhilton7069

4 жыл бұрын

"live" sounds just as good as the album

@michaelolz

9 ай бұрын

I envy anybody who’s seen them live. They’re the best.

Thats what you call a live band. Great front man, great guitars, bass, keyboards, horns, drums. Can't fault them!

@PhilBooe-tl9eb

Ай бұрын

I saw them live on the sports tour that was such an awesome show is Stevie Ray Vaughan opened up for him

I saw them perform in a park at our company picnic. There was only like 30 of us sitting on the lawn bopping to the music on a beautiful summer day. As if that wasn't cool enough, everyone got a free copy of Huey Lewis greatest hits CD. That was a great day.

@danstephensen9032

2 ай бұрын

That must have been like being in Rock & Roll Heaven. I know Huey and Johnny well. Got some good pics after one of their last shows in Scottsdale.. The Live Wire. Good Times and GREAT Guys.

Such a great sense of humour as well as a humble guy . So refreshing for a star ⭐️

Man, I miss great music like this. No auto tune, no drum machines...just real talent.

@mikeymutual5489

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for another idiotic "no autotune" comment. I can't get enough of these.

@scottrichardson1014

Ай бұрын

Check out the Band Lawrence. If you love old school harmony and soulful rock and roll you will definitely enjoy this young band with an old school soul.

@noautotunejustpuretalent

Ай бұрын

nO aUtOtUnE, jUsT pUrE TaLeNt

Huey Lewis and the News sang songs for an older generation…that’s why they still sound so great. The spectacular thing is that we ate it up as youngsters as well…timeless.

Ohhh... them were the days. Wish I could live them over again.

Holy crap, I had no idea what a cool dude Huey is to just chat with. Heckuva interesting route with math scores, prep school, and then being told by his dad to hitchhike through Europe.

Not only a great early performance of a highly talented band but a wonderful genuine interview. How can you not love and be totally impressed by Huey Lewis?

Met all of them, a few times. Seen them in concert 25 times, at least. Once three nights back to back.

@podcastbunker

4 жыл бұрын

DE Fiverr A true groupy

@defiverr4697

4 жыл бұрын

@@podcastbunker Tnx. Best ones were front row at Humphries and Pacific Amph.

@NowellHolmes

3 жыл бұрын

WoW!

For my personal tastes, this is the most talented band I have seen in my lifetime. Real musicians who write, sing, and play their own music. Just true, raw talent! They will always be my absolute favorites!

@motorcitymanman7711

2 жыл бұрын

Might want to check out a band called THE WHO, they did everything u just said just better and dozens of better songs.

@pickenshair2511

2 жыл бұрын

@@motorcitymanman7711 I disagree. I am quite familiar with The Who. I just don't care for them near as much. "Better" is subjective. As I said at the beginning, my thoughts on this are according to "my personal tastes". You have yours and I have mine. They don't have to be the same. If everyone's were the same we wouldn't have such a wide variety of music styles to enjoy.

@motorcitymanman7711

2 жыл бұрын

@@pickenshair2511 To say Huey is more talented than "The Who" is just ridiculous, thats not debatable at all. To say Huey is your "personal" favorite is different, that's an opinion.......but it's FACT that The Who has more talent at every position AND songwriting. But I like Huey too.

@pickenshair2511

2 жыл бұрын

@@motorcitymanman7711 lol On the contrary: it is very much debatable. What do you think we are doing this very moment? You can't just call your opinion a fact no matter how strongly you believe it. You can love The Who all you want. They're a great band. I just think Huey and the boys are better. Sorry if you don't like it. We're not going to agree here. And that's okay. Enjoy your music. It's good stuff. But "I Know What I Like".

@motorcitymanman7711

2 жыл бұрын

@@pickenshair2511 Ok but I have to ask...u think Hueys drummer is more talented than Keith Moon was? 🤣 Huey is a more talented vocalist than Roger Daltrey with a 6 octive range?? 🤣 Huey has a better Bassist than "Thunder Fingers" John Entwistle?? 🤣🤣🤣 Huey wrote better songs than Pete Townshend!!?? How many Rock operas did Huey write?? 🤣🤣🤣 Stop it dude, u should do stand up!!!! 🤣🤣🤣 U can say u like Huey BETTER but to say they r the most talented band EVER means u haven't paid attention to many bands!

These guys were perfect EVERYTIME.

Huey Lewis and the News has been my favorite band ever since I can remember! I was fortunate enough to meet Huey, Sean, Johnny, and Bill, along with Stef Burns, their current guitar player, and Rob Sudduth! Huey even sent me a signed birthday card for my birthday one year, and it's definitely one of my most prized possessions! These guys are truly talented, kind people and I genuinely hope they can get back on tour again soon!

I was fortunate to see Huey Lewis and the News in San Diego, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York LOVE them!

I don't recall ever seeing anything live from these guys, but wow. His voice is like studio cut quality damn near every line.

I saw Huey, while hiking on Mt. Tam, in Mill Valley, CA, back in the 80's- (he ran by me). The Bay Area was a cool place to be back then.

@danstephensen9032

2 ай бұрын

He has a house on Tiburon island by Sausalito. His Ex lives there last I heard. He was a great neighbor I hear from a guitarist buddy of mine who lived there years back. I was able to catch up with Huey and Johnny after one of their final shows in Scottsdale a few years ago. We really enjoyed reflecting on the good ol' days when we played Battle of the Bands in our old school bands. Such GREAT HUMANS. Thanks you H L N> FUTURE HALL OF FAMERS. WE LOVE YOU !!

@Cerph

2 ай бұрын

@@danstephensen9032 Steve McQueen also had a house on Tiburon Island.

Johnny Colla hitting those altissimo notes on the tenor sax. Outstanding!

Man I miss shows like this.

I’ve always believed they were very underrated, lyrics tell a story or statement and always catchy melodies and harmonies. Saw them at least 5 times and can’t believe they are not in Hall of Fame somewhere. My favorite band of all time.

@PhantomPanic

7 ай бұрын

Yet again the underrated comment THEY WERE HUGE! Lol sick of these underrated comments on KZread.

@PhantomPanic

7 ай бұрын

Every single band that exists on KZread is underrated.

Criminally underrated drummer.

@MidlifeVices77

Жыл бұрын

Not by me!

@blairhelsing630

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I like Bill's playing a whole lot too

I’m a drummer and I have to say I’ve never seen cymbals so high!! 😂. Love the band. I grew up during their reign. 👍

@ObamaFromKenya

Жыл бұрын

@Peter A do you mean the drummer with Paul Schaefer’s band or the drummer with Huey’s band 🤔

@djfglobal3377

Жыл бұрын

That’s a good way to make sure you’re seen. I don’t know that this was his reason but it is nonetheless

@petera2421

Жыл бұрын

@@djfglobal3377 makes sense too depending on the camera angles yes… visually have never really seen something so extreme before. All good ! 👍

No effects, no autotune, no backing track ... just genuine talent. Very rare today.

@JamesCurtisOKC

Жыл бұрын

No but two backing bands

@CaptainRonAhoy

Жыл бұрын

Agreed.....it's all production now; eye candy; special effects; auto tune; backing tracks.....must have been great to be in that band back in the day. Sorry to know he's lost most of his hearing.....the price of a lot of band members, me too.....

@NashCreekIndustries

Жыл бұрын

"Very rare today." It might seem that way sometimes, but that's just not true. There are plenty of bands out there doing it for real. Don't buy into the trap of believing there are no real musicians any more.

@NashCreekIndustries

Жыл бұрын

@@CaptainRonAhoy - No, it's not all eye candy, special effects, Auto Tune, and backing tracks now. Sure, a lot of acts work that way. But there are also a lot that don't work that way. Sorry about your hearing. I've also lost some of mine.

@CaptainRonAhoy

Жыл бұрын

@@NashCreekIndustries I hear what you're saying, with a little ringing mixed in....I'm tainted after watching the super bowl half-time show.....

I Saw them when they opened for Heart on their "Private Auditions" Tour. They got booed at first. Then their guitar player and sax started to rock and by the end, they got a standing ovation.

Shame they aren’t in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. Truly one of the talented bands

@petefaggen3893

4 жыл бұрын

They aren't in the Hall? WTF?

@Abr022575

4 жыл бұрын

They will be

@thwiftlythwept7023

4 жыл бұрын

wtf?! They were America's band ferchissakes. Cool is the rule, but sometimes bad is bad.

@defiverr4697

4 жыл бұрын

@@thwiftlythwept7023 He's just been working for living, living and working.

@defiverr4697

4 жыл бұрын

@X X I think Trump is a bigger joke than RRHF.

I seen Huey Lewis & the News in concert @ Visalia Fox Theater 26 years ago! Huey & his band performed wonderfully, had so much energy, simply flawless concert! I got to meet them backstage & they were soo nice, took pictures, got autographs, etc. Then Huey comes out & he was such a nice & humble gentleman! Thank God I got a picture/autograph with him! His energy on stage is great & meeting him was just as great if not better because he had class, very friendly, handsome & humble!😏💙 We miss you Huey!!😢🙏🙏

@gillesanglehart5300

Ай бұрын

Always been square and it paid off.

Im 35 and i'm just discovering Huey Lewis and the News, I guess i was born just a tiny bit too late and i missed them while growing up in the 90s. It's amazing to me that such a famous, great and fun rock band somehow could have kept such a relatively low profile in the 90's and forward. I don't really know what happened there but i'm glad i'm discovering them now!

@thromboid

2 жыл бұрын

I was lucky to be just starting to buy music (on vinyl or cassette!) at age 10 when Fore! came out. Back to the Future was the big movie event of the year (also featuring their music, of course). And Back to the Future would have been a nostalgia hit for my parents' generation growing up in the 1950s. I'm glad great music is spanning the generations. :) Huey and co. seem to be really modest about their abilities, but really they are excellent musicians.

@hermixtonen

2 жыл бұрын

So what happened was their music was just too fun . When Grunge came , music that was fun was not hyped by music labels or critics. So, instead, we got a bunch of guys wearing flannel and trying to be moody and distant

@danielc1978

Жыл бұрын

@@hermixtonen And many of those "grunge stars" are dead, often from drugs and suicide. Hated the nineties, a depressing decade. Glad that scene is gone....

@barbaricyawper14

Жыл бұрын

Huey was 36 in this video!

@judgedredd3568

Жыл бұрын

I was 20 going on 21 in a few months when this aired....time flies

I grew up next to Alpine Valley on Wisconsin..It holds about 65,000 people..When Huey Lewis and the News played there it was always the longest lines of traffic and most people ever for a concert there..These guys were the '80's.

@harveywallbanger6258

Ай бұрын

I saw Supertramp there in 1983, the last tour for Roger Hodgson.

@boopah4365

Ай бұрын

@@harveywallbanger6258 They were huge in '83! I was only 8 then but I remember all the concerts there.

Amazing I took these legends for granted.

@johnschneiderofficial_

Жыл бұрын

@ 🤘🏻🤘🏻🎤🎤🌹

The blending of Huey’s band and Paul’s band was magical. Had to listen twice.

Loved this band when I was in college in the mid 80's ❤

There are not many in music that have been called a math prodigy and I sure hope Huey can get the newest hearing implant because he can still sing his heart out , we need people like him because his music is still the greatest

I was into metal and punk as a kid, and didn’t pay much attention to bands like this when they were on steady rotation on MTV, but now that I’ve aged (a bit), looking back, man! These guys were great! Such a talented and fun band!

@harveywallbanger6258

Ай бұрын

Funny that you said that because I also was into metal and punk back then when MTV came out. I like Huey and the band, but they seemed to me to be the type of music of my dad's era such as the "American Graffiti" movie days. I was quite surprised at how popular they became because the music was different, but they great musicians and Huey is a great song writer.

They were the tightest band in their day. Hall of Fame , please

Around 10 years ago Huey was playing at an outdoor party at the Tropicana in Las Vegas. I had the pleasure of hanging out with him and helping him with whatever he needed. He was the most down to earth, friendly, normal guys I have ever met in my line of work. If every “celebrity” or “star” could be 1/2 of what he is…

Huey Lewis & The News belong in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

@radagastbrown9001

Жыл бұрын

I don't think so, but they were better than the pop music of today.

@bmullin96

Жыл бұрын

@Radagast Brown Oh that definitely goes without saying.

@tttarms1970

Жыл бұрын

Rnr hof is a JOKE hold no credibility when you're WOKE and have rap garbage in there before bands like rainbow and thin lizzy....

@Havanorange

Жыл бұрын

@@radagastbrown9001 Yes they do belong in the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame. They were a top band in their time and have toured around the world for decades. They had a unique sound and made original music. Multiple hit albums; every one great. Also, they're good people.

Still my favorite band, totally awesome dude. :)

I have been a diehard fan of HLN since the beginning. I was lucky enough to see them 15 times live before Huey's hearing loss. Watching this again always shows me why I fell in love with them. Huey is just a normal, nice guy. Everyone says it. And they were and still are friends and brothers. I love that. Plus they are adorable together. I miss them. I just hope and pray for their continued health and happiness. Dave and Huey should get together again. They both live in Montana and Jimmy Kimmel is a friend. Oh and Huey needs to write a book on his amazing life! 💜

@danstephensen9032

2 ай бұрын

THEY comped us in to one of their last shows. (The Live Wire, Scottsdale AZ). It was like a Family Reunion. My Twin bro and I knew them from way back in 1968 when they would come to see US play. LOL. Such a great Era. They are total gentlemen who LOVE TO ROCK THE HOUSE.

@8pawsnj146

2 ай бұрын

@@danstephensen9032 That is so awesome!! I got to meet Huey briefly at an event in NYC and got a picture with him. I always wanted to meet all of the band.

First concert I ever saw was Huey Lewis & The News in 1988, with the Tower of Power horns and several 49ers on backing vocals...

@vandalnonesuch8274

Жыл бұрын

I can visualize what that concert must have been like (esp. with the TOP) - kickass is probably an understatement!

Always loved Huey Lewis and The News !...my girlfriend was born in Yugoslavia, and says it`s one of the most beautiful places on earth, Huey agrees too !...also when Huey was on The King of Queens, he mentions Ottawa Canada, and that`s where I was born ! Funny...

If ever there was a guy whose talent was not tapped to its full potential, it was Huey Lewis. He was so photogenic and should have been a bigger presence on the big screen than simply a bit part in Back to the Future and his music videos. He could've been a great actor. He probably didn't care about it. Knowing him, his one love was the music.

Brilliant live band

These guys should be in the hall of fame awesome band

Dude has such raw talent, it's such a shame that he can't sing anymore from the hearing loss.

@crlguitar1

Жыл бұрын

I was saddened to find out about his hearing loss too....Stephen Stills has a hearing loss too and it affects him as well.... Sure thankful for the days when they could still bring it though!

Huey's being overly modest. He was an all state baseball player and aced his math SATs.

@taowaycamino4891

3 жыл бұрын

Huey comes off really low profile, but modesty apart, he and the News are one of the best of all time. He has so many hits and good songs its ridiculous!

@yourdrummer2034

3 жыл бұрын

To lead a band the way Huey does, there's no doubt he is very intelligent.

This performance was tight tight tight!!!

Huey is a legend. Saw him in Tokyo once and was just an excellent show circa 2000-01. Incredible energy and combo with band. Humble guy. Respect.

Dave smoking a cigar on national tv??? WOW! Can't get away with that today!

@eriklarson9137

5 жыл бұрын

Nope. Back before everyone turned into snowflakes. We're doomed now.

@venisin

4 жыл бұрын

@@holygeneration7 , You didn't see the cloud of smoke?

@noautotunejustpuretalent

Ай бұрын

Cancer rules! 🤡

My favorite band ever, seem them live many times since 1987. Good music like this just isn't around anymore.

A fan from way back also. I loved these guys and their music has stayed in my player for what... 30yrs? Timeless good rock music. Why aren't they listed in the RnR Hall of Fame? Get them there! We are losing too many of our greats without due recognition.

Dang, Huey Lewis is about the coolest guy who ever lived.

Always been a huge fan! My mom had the hots for Huey lol. He was once a guest on a syndicated radio show called The Don & Mike Show. They had an obsession with American Psycho so they brought Huey on. They took calls and I got through. I could barely contain my laughter when I told Huey my mom had the steamin' undies for him! 😂

@Tracer9GTRider8

4 жыл бұрын

@@christosstamato527 He laughed. Not awkward or uncomfortably...genuine laugh!

@Tracer9GTRider8

4 жыл бұрын

@@christosstamato527 2004. You can listen here. The Huey interview is towards the end but I don't recall for sure when it starts. donandmikewebsite.com/?action=showBlog&blog_id=5500

@Tracer9GTRider8

4 жыл бұрын

@@christosstamato527 thank you and same to you!

One of my fave groups of all-time; they are such a treat in concert. Met Huey when he was on Broadway in CABARET on my birthday and got his autograph. Top of the bucket list.

Went to a business conference at Disney World in the mid-90s at the Swan Hotel. They hired Huey Lewis and the News as the entertainment for the first night of the conference, got to see him up close at the stage with about 100 -200 people in attendence outside near the pool, many of whom didn't know a single song. I kept yelling for "A Couple Days Off" after every few songs, I think that was the last album (Hard at Play) they had released before this concert. So they come out for the encore and Huey's saying what great new ballad they had to play and I'm yelling "A Couple Days Off" like an idiot, he takes the mic and puts it in front of my face and asks what song do you want to hear next, so of course I say "A Couple Days Off" and he says "So you wanna rock!" and the small crowd starts cheering - he cranks out the tune, had a few people from the audience up on stage singing "COUPLE DAYS OFF" at the appropriate time in the song .... great time!

@danstephensen9032

2 ай бұрын

Huey and Johnny (sax) are truly gentlemen who know The Business and HOW TO ENTERTAIN to the FULLEST. I've known them from back in the late 60's when we would go to see each other's bands play, opening for each other. GREAT TIMES.

Whoa! What a great musical performance of two Huey & News songs. The "Hip To Be Square" was exceptionally well done. Thanks, Richard :)

@dongiller

3 жыл бұрын

Who’s Richard?

@lawdogwales5921

Жыл бұрын

@@dongiller Open the door, Richard.

Before artists could hide behind autotune and special effects, pure talent couldn't be more obvious. Grew up on them. Couple years after their prime, but lucky to see several concerts!

@JC-nn4if

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. We don t know who is actually singing now. A real singer or a computarized voice of someone who pretends to be singing

Bought everything I could in Ireland in the 80s up to today from Huey and the News. Saw them when they made it to Ireland 🇮🇪. Best shows I've seen and this is 2022!

amazing performance, and Letterman was always the best show back in the day

Saw them twice at Hammersmith Odeon in 86 - was working as a steward - was sooo good - i stayed til the end both nights - was an absolutely fantastic show. Got the plectrum of Chris Hayes the Kid - still have it to this day

Unbelievable talent, no auto tune. Humble decent guy. Hard to find that in this day and age

I saw Clover on a new years eve with Asleep At The Wheel and Commander Cody. What a fun show.

37 years ago?!?!

Saw them in Montreal back in ‘86 on main stage of a late summer festival at John Paul II Park (Jarry Park); just an outstanding live performance in concert, Jacob’s Ladder, rocked it out of the ballpark; can still hear the crowd roaring with appreciation of the musicianship by Huey Lewis & the News; anywho, thanks for posting and sharing this video of them spreading joy to a NYC Letterman audience and ultimately to all us on KZread.

Such a handsome man. Hope to see Huey perform again someday.

@johnschneiderofficial_

Жыл бұрын

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Always great to see Huey & the boys performing during their prime which I would say was from 1984 -1994. Also great to see them perform “Naturally”. Not too many Rock bands can match these guys when it comes to singing harmonies.

Late Night with Letterman was such a great show.

@Winterstick549

4 жыл бұрын

@Fawk Yuu Yep. Better than The Late Show with D.L., or especially Colbert.

@irgski

4 жыл бұрын

Fawk Yuu Right....Letterman was good back in the day when he did things like “Mr. Curious” but then he started getting political and things went downhill after that. Oh, and he was schtooping his interns....

Absolute top shelf band. I will always love these guys.

I never knew he was so smart

@priddisbambam

3 жыл бұрын

“I never knew you were so stupid.” -Marilyn Manson

@banditdarval9401

3 жыл бұрын

@@priddisbambam You're probably gay and are voting for Biden. Typical.

Hand clappn and knee slappn rock and roll😀

I have loved HLN since I was a teenager and have met them a couple of times. They are such nice guys and always had time for their fans. I sat in a bar with Sean and chewed the cud with him for a couple of hours talking about Hammond organs, synthesisers, Stan Getz and all sorts. He even invited me backstage before the next show and showed me round his rig. Happy days.

We didn’t know how good we had it. Everything sucks now.

Love Huey Lewis ...as luck enough to see them a few years ago here in the Martimes (Moncton, NB) ....used to listen to FORE! all the time when the cassette came out..... David Letterman had the greatest guests....

Some of the first music I listened to when I was 8-9 years old was given to me by a good family friend, he was a huge Huey Lewis fan. Gave me a new copy of Sports on cassette, along with a copy on a blank cassette of Fore and Small World. Been loving this band ever since 1989 or so, even though I was a few years too young to appreciate them when they first came out. Seen them live a couple times, and man can those guys play and sing. They put on one hell of a live show, 20 years later, then almost 30 years later.

Huey would have won the thing contest.

One of my favorite bands of all time! Chris’ little jig at the commercial break was cute. 🥰

@johnschneiderofficial_

Жыл бұрын

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How could anyone not like these guys?! One of the great bands of the '80's.

Ok, so for me, I wasn't sure about Huey Lewis UNTIL he played Billy Flynn live on Broadway in Chicago. Man SERIOUSLY has a set of pipes on him. 👍👏❤️

Naturally is one of Huey's best!

So glad I got to see them just a couple of months after this was shot. Saw them one more time a couple of years ago before Huey's hearing issues became a show stopper. Great music.

Thank-you for posting! The "Hip To Be Square" collaboration with the World's Most Dangerous Band beginning at 10:02 is the greatest thing I've ever seen on television.

"In 87... Huey made a guest appearance on this: Late Night with David Letterman! A very famous talk show. I think the best part about it is when they perform their hit song, "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 the pleasures that he was on TV, or the importance of him performing on it, it's also a valid statement about the talk show itself! HEY PAUL!"

Saw Huey Lewis and the News in Asheville NC in the mid 80s. They were the opening act for 38 Special. They were so great that it was actually better than the main act. They had the place rocking. I really liked 38 Special but they were so loud that you could see people everywhere with their hands over their ears.

no auto tune, just talent, unlike today's so called artists.

@noautotunejustpuretalent

Ай бұрын

nO aUtOtUnE, jUsT pUrE TaLeNt

@bradbroemmer9106

Ай бұрын

​@@noautotunejustpuretalentbetter than your favorite, Swifty fan. 😂

@noautotunejustpuretalent

Ай бұрын

@@bradbroemmer9106 ok boomer

No doubt should be in the rock n roll hall of fame.

When music was genuine and stars were humble.

"it's hip to be square. where is this place? I guess it's the same place it's hip to be named Huey" - legends, love ya

Amazingly smooth and awesome - one hyper talented, truly soulful group!