Huey Lewis Breaks Down His Albums, From Huey Lewis and the News to Weather | On the Records

In this episode of On the Records, Huey Lewis combs through his entire discography, album-by-album, and gets into what inspired many of his classic records. Huey breaks down everything encompassing his albums including where the records got their titles, the album art and much more. Keep watching to see Huey Lewis list his favorite Huey Lewis and the News tracks.
Albums featured:
Huey Lewis and the News
Picture This
Sports
Fore!
Small World
Hard at Play
Four Chords & Several Years Ago
Plan B
Soulsville
Weather
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Huey Lewis Breaks Down His Albums, From Huey Lewis and the News to Weather | On the Records

[@vincegonzalez2297]

You can tell where his mentality is because he keeps using "we" instead of " I" . His musical journey seems to have been a team effort. Great music through the years.

[@shable1436]

His bandmates is who we is

[@Tazmanian_Ninja]

He's a great "Sport" :)

[@linc131313]

I noticed that same phrasing right away and it's nice that I wasn't the only one! 😁

[@flatstheflounder2884]

It's great to see that he's such a down-to-earth guy and isn't super.. Narcissistic? Would that be the right word for it? Doesn't have a huge ego? Basically his personality is the opposite of Rob Gronkowski LOL. He knows that his band mates had just as much to do with their success as he did. He didn't do it alone, and neither did they. It was a group effort, and so they deserve just as much recognition as he does.

[@ShonenXIV]

You can't have Huey Lewis without The News ;)

[@Snowking587]

Finally, Huey reacts to American Psycho

[@brianschierenbeck970]

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[@Snowking587]

Brian Schierenbeck that’s right, I forgot about this

[@rjlong89]

Spot on

[@rodolfogarcia1294]

Hey Paul !!

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

I saw that movie in a theater when it came out in 2000 and hearing that song blasting through the speakers made me a fan all over again. I went to buy the soundtrack on CD but when I saw that Hip To Be Square was not on it I didn't buy it!

[@Betterifitsfree]

There are no 1980's without Huey Lewis and the News.

[@truthdweller3454]

I kinda hate the 80s but he was one of the better parts of it

[@Betterifitsfree]

@@truthdweller3454 Sorry to hear that you missed out on the fun.

[@hulkhoganstights6596]

@@truthdweller3454fruit

[@mmsiphonevinyls1027]

I love his sense of humour. Seems like such a genuinely nice guy

[@robotleaves]

He's actually meamt to be a really sound guy. Their music is my guitly pleasure

[@mmsiphonevinyls1027]

@@robotleaves Theyre just my pleasure - no guilt involved haha.

[@HoosierGarage]

He's just a guy, the music reflects that and is what makes him so real.

[@teeroh99]

Marc Maron interviewed him for his podcast some years ago, and I remember he seemed very down-to-earth. It was such a fun listen.

[@immyself8045]

mitch3996 II Im agree with you!! I like him and his music.

[@danm9460]

One of the great rock voices. Needs to be inducted in the HOF

[@jackflash5659]

Dan M, I totally agree. When you take a look at who's in the RRHOF I tell ya it's head shaking that Huey and the News are not in there.

[@sbgoldma]

Absolutely!!!! Should have happened a long time ago 👍👍

[@dairebeare7839]

FiatDuster I mean biggie smalls is arguably the greatest rapper of all time, (and the HOF has long since been open to all popular music), just because Huey Lewis should be in it doesn’t mean biggie doesn’t deserve to be

[@danm9460]

@@dairebeare7839 I feel there are certain acts/bands/artists that should be in the "rock and roll Hall of fame" before others. It's just an opinion I have

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

HOF is a sham.

[@ogami1972]

born in '72, typical mid-80's skate punk: and really, really glad this dude is still around. like Hall & Oates, this was radio music worth listening to.

[@JoeyLevenson]

Same here, and I was listening to Daryl Hall today, and now Im here,

[@andysorensen1737]

Born in ‘89 but grew up listening to a radio station that played lots of Huey, lots of Hall & Oates, that kind of stuff. It’s been fun introducing my son to Huey’s stuff and we had a listening party when the new album came out. He’s 2 and he loves it.

[@GodWeenSatan]

@De St I was and am still into metal but both huey lewos and news, hall and Oats are still on my playlist. Music is music like what you want to like

[@michaelwills1926]

Got you by one year but otherwise...same here brother.

[@neilyringworm]

Born in 84, the 90s punk scene was my thing. Still a punk but have a lot of love for Huey

[@JasonVermillion]

Huey seems like such a cool, down to earth dude. It's a shame to learn about his hearing issues, I hope he gets better.

[@scottkraft1062]

His supposedly has one of largest dongs and Hollywood I think hes all right

[@tannertuner]

Scott kraft yeah, as long as he doesn’t develop prostate cancer. The meds they give you render it useless no matter the size

[@brendanpeahl7055]

Huey Lewis could play Tom Hanks in a biopic about Tom Hanks playing Huey Lewis in a biopic.

[@truthdweller3454]

Great call

[@Indylimburg]

More like a biopic of Jeff Bridges playing "The Dude".

[@111highgh]

@ Brendan Peahl, your comment makes absolutely no sense.

[@gabrieljames4910]

111highgh that’s the beauty of it.

[@johnkunn2499]

@@111highgh He's just being clever about saying, "Huey Lewis kinda reminds me of Tom Hanks."

[@jeffwynings3782]

I’m a hard rock and metal guy. I’ll always have a soft spot for Huey Lewis and his music. My first concert in 1984.

[@Smooththatsme]

Huey Lewis is the king of 80’s music, I can never get enough of his music!

[@_Only_Zuul]

*phil collins has entered the chat...*

[@GodWeenSatan]

There is so many good bands

[@patrickbateman6885]

Michael Jackson has entered the chat...

[@patrickbateman6885]

Lionel Richie has entered the chat...

[@yunleung2631]

@@patrickbateman6885 Queen has entered the chat...

[@IrishOhionan]

Huey looks like that cool uncle in your family.

[@abrokenframe72]

Raider19er I had precisely the same thought!

[@stephaniebaker1542]

He's the cool uncle who would fill the fridge with craft beer, when you house sit for him, and tell you to have a good time, but not too much fun..😉

[@jrpacman78]

Watching this brought me BACK IN TIME

[@JJJJ-gl2uf]

Chris Speer me too.

[@crackrat6166]

I see what you did there!! 😂😂😂

[@topspin3788]

Whatever you do, don't go to the year 2020!

[@Krooksbane]

You can see him pouring out his HEART AND SOUL, in this interview

[@111highgh]

The new album only has 7 tracks. If this is it, I'll pass.

[@johnmoyle4195]

Get well soon Huey. You are one of the greatest vocalists of the 20th century and you put together some music that will outlive all of us.

[@chad9797]

Man...Huey is that guy that ya just can't hate. I grew up listening to their music and I still enjoy it to this day. Great band!

[@jimj.5099]

Love Huey. You'd never know how successful he's been. So down to earth.

[@taquitobandito6054]

I know right look at how he dresses for interviews and for going out in public. Without someone telling me that's him I would have no idea lol

[@TheCinematicPackrat1]

Lewis is so calming. Love listening to him talk about his music. He's also rather adorable. Seems like a nice guy.

[@americanparser]

"Is everybody happy with their feet?" What a great story!

[@petergabriel1606]

He is just such a sympathetic guy. The music of my childhood.

[@kornfreak78]

Such a good human being. Definitely a fantastic musician.

[@Nuschler22]

The first album (Huey Lewis and the News) is the album I listen to the most.

[@trangia12]

I was on the USS Enterprise and Huey visited us out in the Pacific Ocean. Thanks Huey.

[@vintageMIDI]

Saw these guy's in '87 with my Dad. Best show I ever saw.

[@duanesealy3592]

They are the first band I ever seen in concert in 1984 sports album had just been released I was 17

[@craigbucholtz7271]

How can you not love Huey? Hoping his hearing recovers. Fun and ultra talented music.

[@leahcimolrac1477]

“If This Is It” is my favorite. It made me glad to hear it *might* be his favorite, too.

[@GustavoJacob]

Huey was, is and will always be the best.

[@ujustgotpwned2008]

Four Chords and Several Chords Ago is their most underrated album I think, I love it

[@markoutwithmark]

My heart breaks for Huey's medical challenge. I really hope he can overcome and return to performing.

[@Sklabah]

Sports was the first tape I owned, and the first concert I saw was Huey Lewis and the News at the Starlight Bowl in San Diego. I was 16 or so, and went with my brother. We were easily the youngest in the crowd, and loved VERY MINUTE of it. I shared Sports with my young son recently, and he also loved it. Best to you, Huey Lewis!

[@Mrmoonman64]

Huey lewis is the man who inspired me to play a guitar and sing. I can listen to all of his albums, in their entirety and love almost every single song. He (and the news) are very underrated. They are very talented and a different band. I'm glad Hes still around and hope he makes a good come back

[@Mrmoonman64]

@david hefner huh?

[@carlosconesa]

“Plan B” is so underrated. Great R&B-feel, crisp and clean live sound, some of the band’s best playing and Huey’s singing, and a bunch of really good songs.

[@Ticonderoga12]

i agree plan b was a good solid album!

[@bluecent]

Carlos Conesa Carbonell a pity it’s (along with Four Chords) not on Spotify !

[@kennet7837]

The record sounds good, but there are no songs that stand out to me like with their other albums though.

[@bechtoea]

@@kennet7837 When I write the book, a NIck Lowe gem.

[@kennet7837]

@@christosstamato527 I know I've listened to them, but I don't remember them well. That's what I mean when I say the album tracks don't stand out to me.

[@SMac-bq8sk]

Huey's artistic contribution to the BTTF movie was like the perfect icing on the perfect cake. Nobody else could've pulled off doing both a theme soundtrack and a cameo appearance except him.

[@SirLeDoux]

Thanks Huey- absolutely love your music. Thanks for all the years of great tunes and here’s to many more. Hang in there,you’ll get your hearing stabilized.

[@hoopsheavenpa]

Sports was my favorite album when I was in elementary school! It never gets old! Glad Huey is back 👍

[@rossscarbro4602]

I got to quickly meet Huey in 2013 backstage the Hard Rock in Vegas. He’s a class act and I’ve been a fan since 1985

[@Ticonderoga12]

I luv that band! normal guys with no egos and great songs!

[@JohnnyPunish]

LOVE HUEY! I actually met HUEY in Caesars Palace in Las Vegas (the early 90s) at 5am on a Sunday in the very empty casino. He was on the house phone waiting for something. The night before, he and the band did a show in the main showroom. We broke into a chat for a bit. Super cool guy; especially at that time in the morning. I honestly was surprised to see him there so early given the show they put on. I thought I was the ONLY nutjob who goes to the late show and still gets up early in the morning. Maybe he was up all night? I don't know. What I do know is that he is a very cool guy....just like his music! They even did some acapella harmonies showing off their true talents! LOVE HUEY LEWIS! 3 Cheers

[@Aaron4Prez720]

I hope Huey gets his hearing back, I couldn't imagine being a musician and losing your hearing. I would imagine it's like having your whole world flipped upside down. Get better soon, Huey!

[@thebenalvarez]

Praying for healing for you Huey, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Oh, and the heart of rock and roll is still beating in TX!

[@pattihawks353]

Amen, as well in TN! The Power of Love!

[@AT-sd9qq]

I actually listen to their first album more than any other album they did. It's criminally underrated.

[@jxm1677]

Agreed. I love the vibe of the first album. I wore it out back in the day. Still have the CD.

[@shamadam1]

Great band led by a great singer. They were huge in the 80s and very few bands achieved their commercial success. Huey Lewis is very much a legend.

[@MRVISTA-wz7vj]

Some of My Lies Are True off the first album has always been a favorite of mine.

[@patrickdevlin3552]

So few BRILLIANT (honest and humble) musicians, like this left... *Huey Rules!*

[@jackflash5659]

As a teenager in the 80's Huey Lewis and News were huge. His songs have stood the test of time. Sorry to hear about your condition (no pun intended). Hope your hearing recovers as much as possible so you and the News can get back on the road. Cheers!

[@sunnyonion3461]

I was friends with his road manager (Uli Perez) in 1986, and we did a few concerts and after parties with Huey and the band, all lovely people. Huey was a really nice guy, and a seemed to be a devoted family man, which was great to see for the business he was in. The concerts were wonderful fun too. Thanks for the memories.

[@fortunatecookie9055]

"Picture This" is my favorite. It was my first HL&TN cassette and really captures a turning point in music in the early '80s. The songs are mostly quirky, goofy and fun and yet their influences, camaraderie and musicianship are all upfront. "Tattoo" (co-written with Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy) is an earworm with Huey smashing his absolute highest range. "Do You Believe In Love" is a Mutt Lange tune. "Is It Me" is a sweet throwback ballad with a haunting sax solo. "Buzz Buzz Buzz" wraps up a collection of uplifting nostalgia tunes while signaling more of this to come. Check it all out, if you haven't. It's a real treat!

[@Jessecraft1954]

I love his music and I love his personality. He comes across as a very humble man.

[@FurtiveSkeptical]

Man you wanna hear this guy wail on a harmonica....... Good Stuff man.

[@JNo-sk5mz]

His voice was always pitch perfect and he sang with feeling, and I love how his band made perfect pop music 🙌🏾 Legend. Could always tell he was influenced by the R&B greats ❤️

[@yesiownfrodo]

FORE! Was one of my favorite records ever.

[@marceloalegria9163]

Wow. The heart of rock and roll is still beating. Your passion and dedication is so prevalent in this interview.

[@ericfreeman5795]

With such great groups in the 80s, like Dire Straits, Tears for Fears, INXS, Bon Jovi, etc., Huey Lewis and the News was always my all time favorite (although I will admit that my guilty pleasure were the Bangles. There, I admit it). Huey Lewis was here in Chile, and the people that met him said he was a real down to earth guy. Hope he gets better of his hearing, he's still got years of good music left in him.

[@SelectCircle]

Having come of age in the 70s - I hated 80's music. But all these decades later - I'm finally appreciating at least some of those bands. INXS especially. I don't know why I thought they were so bad. Their albums sound great to me now!

[@ryanphillips4700]

FORE! is by far my favorite album; the "unknown songs", such as Forest for the Trees, and I Never Walk Alone; simply classic!

[@Geek37664]

My grandfather was stationed at Fort Baker and the Presidio back when Huey was in his formative years. That might explain why I gravitated toward his stuff in later years. His music was part of the soundtrack of my youth and I’ll need to give his later stuff a listen. Thank you for everything you’ve given this quite small and less than perfect world.

[@rwdplz1]

Combining an album photo shoot with family photos is sheer genius.

[@gilmourwaters]

How can anyone not be in this guy’s corner?

[@JockMcBile]

I love Huey Lewis, it's terrible, what's happened to his hearing.

[@craigbarr2003]

@S Mack he has meniere's disease that distorts his hearing. he can't play live or record new music anymore

[@jlindsey241]

But it's good to see that he's not giving up on music!!!!

[@devinw5150]

Craig Barron Watched several videos of him playing live less than a year ago and he seemed fine. Band sounded great!

[@dirkdiggler13]

@@devinw5150 Unfortunately unless they can find an effective treatment he's done. That's why the new album only has seven tracks.

[@devinw5150]

Kevin Miller I know. Very sad

[@monam.5923]

Three Words I Love Huey

[@md.tahmeedhossain9409]

what a legend

[@domtee]

Love this guy ❤️ be blessed

[@Nuschler22]

My favorite band of all time.

[@Nhamp2000]

One of the major contributors to the soundtrack of my youth. Had the privilege of seeing Huey twice, once in the summer of '85, and then early in '87, and he put on great shows both times. He always seems like such a down to earth kind of guy who appreciated the success he achieved without it going to his head. Hope his hearing gets better soon.

[@WarriorMigs24]

Huey all i can say thank you making music i grew up on it's awesome and great horns my favorite LP is Sports and Fore will always be a classic forever.

[@ganggreen1983]

“If This is it”, for some reason, I get stuck in my head early in the morning when I have trouble sleeping. It’s that good.

[@billstock3663]

Huey Lewis and the News were awesome all throughout the 80's. On a side note I wanna new drug for the current times we're in.

[@coolcat6303]

This was fantastic & I luv that Huey is kind of having a resurgence in the media lately (New album, Jimmy Kimmel Live, KZbin & The Big Interview with Dan Rather). He deserves every minute of it though. So many great albums & hit singles & great music videos as well. Also a tremendous live performer. I just hope that someday soon he will get inducted into the HOF. He is, IMHO, one of the finest musicians that America has ever produced.

[@c.g.5898]

Saw Huey Lewis live in 2014. Always loved him and the bands stuff.

[@KevyNova]

I’m so glad I grew up in the ‘80s when Huey Lewis & The News was constantly on the radio. “Couple Days Off” is probably my favorite song by them, it’s a shame it gets so overlooked.

[@billwoodrome3882]

Top notch band.

[@mikey_suzefour]

One of the great Bay Area bands ever!

[@edkeaton6093]

His music was one of the great things about the eighties that made that decade such an awesome one for music, in my humble opinion.

[@fortherecord1569]

Not even a mention of PERFECT WORLD. Gotta be one of my favorite Huey Lewis songs.

[@BlueNoteJunkie5150]

Don't Give Up Huey.....We need you back at the mic doing what you do best....cranking out those really great tunes and nobody does it like you ..and the guys too!! Big Fan since first album.

[@creaseoner]

One of my favorite bands of all time I was lucky enough to see them at the Marin county fair before Huey retired so glad I was there and they were amazing live .🙌🏻

[@b9bot148]

Weather is great Huey! Her love is killing me has that Huey Lewis and the News sound. And I hope you're hearing gets to a point where you can sing again.

[@jf8085]

He hasn’t changed at all, looks great for his age. And a unique raspy voice - the 80’s.

[@2hokies395]

We love you, Huey!!

[@xmariner]

I was so lucky to see Huey Lewis & The News on July, 20,1997, at The Barns at Wolf Trap, Washington, DC. I look at him as an older brother but a good example of my generation. Thank you, brothers!

[@robertjosephkeil]

So many great records. Personally, I love the Small World album and I'm glad to hear Huey Lewis talk about it here, even though it was not a big seller. The jazz influence, the variety of styles that it explores, and the risks that the band takes give it a unique place in the discography. I wrote Lewis a letter once to express my gratitude for this album and he was kind enough to write back.

[@dogcowrph]

I saw the band right before they broke big in late November at a packed college bar in Youngstown Ohio. The really rocked the place. No one could dance because we were packed in so tightly. It was so hot and sweaty inside and outside it was freezing. On the walk to the car by glasses fogged up solid. A month later they would be MTV staples. The next summer we saw them again at Blossom and they drew over 20,000. Some of the best times of my life. I will always love this great band.

[@jimmascaro2456]

Saw them on the 4th of July on the beach at Camp Pendleton with the fireworks & we learned he too was in the Marine Corps. This was the early 90s. With the music playing& the fireworks blasting I kissed a beautiful young lady. Thanks for the great memory Huey. What great fun. To be young again!

[@Snapshott1]

I've always loved the production of the first album. First heard it in the early eighties before Sports came out. It just had a great raw quality to it. Hope everything stabilizes soon.

[@ericovalle8737]

I'm rooting for you, Mr. Lewis. It sucks that he can't keep playing. We need more gents like him in music.

[@barbydeane6185]

we need more gents like him, Everywhere🌿💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@johnschaffler1507]

Always liked Huey. Like him even more now. I think I'll go listen to some of his music.

[@OldBassGuitarMan]

So, so glad he added “Small World, Part Two” to his list of favourites. Definitely one of my “go-to” tunes, and that album is definitely my favourite, although I pretty much love anything they’ve put out. Got to see them back in 2018 in Niagara Falls....had shivers up and down the entire show!

[@mhkrein89]

People are always in shock that I’m big Huey fan as I was born a year after Small World. I was born to a huge Huey fan and this is the music I grew up with! It’s hold so many good memories.

[@Gringomania]

My Idol in the 80s .... and still a cool guy

[@michaeltveten8458]

“Sports”, is time-capsule worthy.......

[@brainsareus]

He has a surly undercurrent, yet he is us so real and likable.

[@mikey_suzefour]

Hence this is why Huey Lewis & The News are one of the greatest Bay Area groups ever!

[@cherylb5680]

I have been lucky enough to see Huey Lewis and The News 4 times over the years. Always a good time, such a great live band would see them a 5th time if they ever toured again ❤

[@creamcitysista1970]

Bad is Bad is one of my all-time favorite Huey Lewis tunes!

[@iswc27]

I've always liked Huey. I find him very unpretentious, down to earth and happy to just be himself. I think he should have added "Hip To Be Square" to his all-time best list! Thank you, Huey for making the '80s great!

[@torq21]

I've seen Huey Lewis and the news twice. To see them live is such an incredible experience. I really hope for the best with Huey's hearing so that we can have another chance to see them live but I will always have my memories of the amazing shows I have seen. If they ever get back on stage do not pass up a chance to see them you will regret it if you do.

[@karenwade6713]

LOVE me some Huey Lewis and the News!!!! Small World is so underrated.

[@SeanDennis72]

I've been a fan of HLN since their first album. I first saw them in concert in 1987 in Tucson, Arizona while they were supporting "Fore!"--I paid a whopping $15 for the ticket--and the next time I saw HLN was at Harrah's Cherokee in Cherokee, North Carolina, in 2017. To be honest, they hadn't changed to my ears. Huey's voice still sounded like it did in '87 and I still enjoyed the concert very, very much. It's terrible what's happened to his hearing and I hope that he can overcome his disorder. "Weather" is a great album if you haven't heard it. Much love to HLN for being a huge part of my growing up in the 80s and being part of my music collection today ... and all the great memories.

[@floydthebarber9956]

The Four Chords album was the essence of who they were and why I loved them. They retained the fun and feel of doo-wop updated to the 80s'. They were the lone beacon of the original rockers through New Wave explosion.

[@jackolives3873]

as an all-time fan of Huey Lewis Blacklist brought me here - RIP Glen Carter (your real muse and source of ideas)

[@noskap]

One of the greatest rock and roll bands of all time

[@MichaelFletcherPhotography]

Huey Lewis & The News has been a favorite band of mine since I was a teenager! I loved hearing the perspective of Huey Lewis on his albums through the years. I'm praying for Huey's health and getting back to singing the tunes all love! :)

[@TheSolidheroes]

Workin for a living live is just purebred Rock & Roll

[@NickAnthony1999]

John Hamm should play Huey if they ever make a movie off them.

[@rorschach36]

I can definitely see that, with Edgar Wright directing the film