IS THERE REALLY A DRUG OUT THERE? HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS- I WANT A NEW DRUG (REACTION)

[@karlsmith2570]

What a lot of people didn't realize was that Ray Parker Jr., when he did his song "Ghostbusters" was that it was basically this song with the time signature sped up and it incurred a lawsuit against him from Huey Lewis

[@nbell817]

Absolutely stole directly from Huey's song for the ghostbuster theme song. Parker and the movie got sued and settled out of court for $5 million.

[@StevenJ399]

Makes sense

[@johnbuck3374]

I read once that there was a clause that Huey couldn't talk about the suit publicly, but he broke the clause And Ray got the money back.

[@karlsmith2570]

@@johnbuck3374 yup, there was apparently a nondisclosure agreement that Huey Lewis probably had forgotten about at the time that he'd sued Ray Parker Jr. for copyright infringement

[@827dusty]

Lewis stole the song from Ray Parker Jr. and won a ton of money in a copywrite law suit.

[@lorriehil4212]

Do you remember Huey singing in USA for Africa? His voice was perfect in that song.

[@karlsmith2570]

Singing alongside Kim Carnes and Cyndi Lauper

[@dbsti3006]

Huey and Steve Perry had the best voices in that song. Michael Jackson a close third.

[@ognarw]

I miss the Sax that was so prevalent in 70s and 80s songs.

[@centuryrox]

I just miss 70s and 80s songs...with or without the sax!

[@paulquick8806]

Big Man rip Clarence Clements👍🤔

[@monicaw5036]

I just miss ALL REAL INSTRUMENTS AND REAL MUSICIANS!! now they use those boards and make people that can't sing sound so so and you know what they do and call it music🤦‍♀️

[@chriswildhaber35]

Yes especially the Alto.

[@shawnsnow2655]

Huge fan of Huey and the News. Songs of my teens. Never ever tired of watching reactions to these guys.

[@donnamiley6778]

Huey Lewis has a good voice. I had forgotten how much I really liked him.

[@debbieianni9077]

He’s almost deaf now. That’s why they stopped playing. So sad.

[@tammypearson989]

Huey sued Ray Parker Jr. for using his beat, In Ghostbusters. They settled I think, but Huey won!

[@mikefetterman6782]

One of my favorite and most talented band of the 70s and 80s.

[@dcholmes1969]

Hope you enjoyed/are enjoying Huey Lewis and the News. I was a huge fan growing up in the 80s. You guys are awesome. Wish I could attend the festivities. Maybe next year and I could bring “refreshments” . 🍷

[@Rinn-nz6of]

Man I did too love these guys

[@renee9365]

I'm so glad you guys reacted to this song. It's one of my favorites. I've always been a Huey fan and I'm sad that his health has made him quit singing. Being a San Francisco native, Huey has been around here for a long, long time.

[@robertevans2450]

this band sounds exactly like they do live as they do off the album. A great celebration band, where everyone is out to have a good time and where romance is in greater volume than loneliness, smiles abundant and laughs epidemic....love their shows.

[@chriswildhaber35]

Do you believe is great also.

[@Frostrazor]

Beverly Hills Cop vibes! YES you nailed it. You're thinking of Heat Is On by Glen Frey (one of the band member The Eagles who passed away a few years back - RIP brother Glen). That is what you're hearing!!! Another song of Glen's that you'll likely recognize and has a smooth AF sax "You Belong to the City" Just a truly magnificent song to vibe to. There were a few great bands from back there that added some horns and sax in it. Huey, Tower of Power, early Chicago to name a few. Glen Frey and Hall & Oats also.

[@derrickgoodwin6192]

The whole "SPORTS" album is good .

[@lynngreco6304]

Love Huey Lewis and the News. Great Band

[@donnamichelerichey2878]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! This song is really sweet, she makes him feel so amazing that he wants a drug like that.

[@shirleyallen5178]

I clicked so quick! Lol! I love this song! I'm so old. But I'm so glad I grew up in this Era. I wouldn't trade it for anything! 80's rule baby! 🤟

[@debbieturner2346]

Another Huey Lewis great.

[@donnabruhn6907]

The 80's were a blast! The music, the clothes, the dance. Bring it back

[@SibKiss-hc7zn]

We used to hear these great old songs at the clubs- glad you can enjoy them on your birthday!

[@mzluna313]

I was never really a big fan of Huey, but I liked this song. It always reminds me of a friend I had back in the day, Emma! She heard the lyrics as "I wanna new truck"! Good memories!

[@jamielandis4308]

My favorite Huey Lewis song. Everyone I knew had this album. I still love it!

[@ericluttinger6546]

Love is the drug. Also, a warm bed with the person you love does wonders.

[@mickie-fielden5629]

This is one of my favs. Have a wonderful day on this your special day..

[@elvistochong1701]

Happy Birthday boss. Greatband.Great song. Brings back alot memories. The ones I can remember.

[@shantagriffin1803]

You guys have really been killing it today with the reactions I love it 😀

[@andyharris5438]

I was born in 79, so Huey was big when I was being introduced to music in general. Love him to this day

[@jbird6847]

LOVING YALLS CHANNEL - THE MORE AND MORE I WATCH✌🏻😎🖤HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY HALF🎂 HOPE YOUR DAY IS ALL YOU WANT IT TO BE

[@chantellecline6945]

I have loved this Huey Lewis and the News memory lane with you guys. I miss their music it was fun back then.

[@MrCBTman]

Oh my god, thanks for reacting to this! 😁 I'm a child of the eighties and grew up listening to these guys. Still so damn good!

[@donnabruhn6907]

Happy Birthday and I have been waiting for this song, Love Huey

[@paulschmidt1644]

Saw Huey Lewis in Vegas at the house of blues, man sounds amazing live too.

[@katiemurray735]

You two are the best! I really enjoy watching your reactions. Definitely couple goals ❤️❤️❤️

[@jbird6847]

JAI HEARD IT TOO - "WHO YOU GONNA CALL?" 😊

[@jacob1652]

You guys are truly amazing people in the world! Love your personalities! Your channel is so much fun!

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

Great song and it’s funny you mentioned Ghostbusters because: When the theme song of the 1984 film Ghostbusters was released, Huey Lewis sued Ray Parker Jr. and Columbia Pictures for copyright infringement, claiming that Parker had stolen the melody from "I Want a New Drug". The three parties settled out of court. ... Parker subsequently sued Lewis for breaching confidentiality. I like both songs…classics!! P.S. Happy Birthday 🎊🎈🎁🎂🎉

[@cflournoy1529]

This is the sound of my teenage years. So much fun!!

[@EdPawley]

You can't forget this video is from 1983, when not just the song but the video was everything. MTV was new and played music vids all the time.

[@KTBroadcasting]

Happy Birthday, man! Huey is a fun way to celebrate for sure! Love watching you guys!

[@proudarmymom8657]

I never got to see Huey Lewis live with his band but I did get to see Huey Lewis when he portrayed the lawyer Billy Flynn in the musical Chicago on Broadway and damn he was good!!!

[@perijetton9275]

Thanks for the gifts to us on your birthday 🥳 I love the jazzy/blues/rock feel of this song! Happy birthday again! 🎂

[@katg6325]

You two are so fun to watch. I always have a smile when I watch you. My daughter and I LOVE Jai's laugh. ❤

[@scarlettjohnson8188]

Happy belated birthday! Love this song “I want a new drug”!!!!

[@awezman]

Ray Parker Jr. was going to be sued for using the song as the basis for the Ghostbusters theme. Eventually, there was a settlement out of court to resolve the dispute.

[@andreadeamon6419]

Actually it still goes back and forth

[@awezman]

@@andreadeamon6419 an article in 2016 said it was settled out of court in 1985

[@andreadeamon6419]

@@awezman they keep going back

[@philipchilcote8210]

You both have sooo much fun together........Like my wife and I do, since 1971.......keep up the fun.....happy Birthday!

[@sgregg6407]

Happy birthday. May your year be blessed and joyous. Love Huey Lewis. Great song.

[@sorensmith9873]

every reference you brought up, ghostbusters, beverley hill cop, all basically within a few years of each other in the mid 80s along with this song so similar sounds

[@AnthonySipes]

Classic song. Huey Lewis was real big in the 80s. In fact he was one of the singers in the original We are the world. He had some songs featured in 80s movies too

[@BobbinRoy3882]

Aww...too sweet! Loving y'alls affection on camera! I see your awesome connection 😎 More, baby!

[@rhondahandley9595]

Happy Birthday Half. 🎂 Hope you have a good time celebrating.

[@theNOVEMBERman1116]

I don't know how i missed this one but this is jamming🎶🔥🎶

[@TheBeatenPaths]

The drug is love. The original title of the song was I Want a New Drug Called Love.

[@jeraldkimball494]

I used to party down to Hughie's vibes. One my favorites of the time and still is.

[@jamiethevis7356]

Huey Lewis was asked to make the theme song for Ghostbusters but they already had a prior commitment for another movie, Back to the Future.

[@larrywright6214]

I had front row tickets to see him, and had to give them away because the concert was the same day as a friend's wedding that I had promised to photograph. I was really bummed! I love these guys!

[@MetalMcfly]

Huey was one of the first successful Christian rock acts and they paved the way for many other acts to follow. This song , he is referring to finding a higher power (Jesus Christ) as well as his other songs Power of Love (lyrics: Change your hawk to a little white dove, more than a feeling .. that's the Power of Love), Jacob's Ladder (from the bible) and many other's. He was revolutionary in the mid 80's in the way he brought a positive Christian message to the forefront of rock and roll.

[@murphymurf6581]

Such an upbeat song. I love it.

[@AlexHernandez-yb9rx]

Happy Birthday 🎊🎉🎂 May you be blessed with many more 💕🥳

[@annietrahan7322]

Lol I used to go ice skating at the mall when I was a teenager and this song played all the time

[@richardhojczyk2296]

Happy Birthday buddy! I absolutely love Huey Lewis and I hope you have a great bday!

[@odinspromise]

You two are so much fun to watch and I only know 2 other couples who look at each other with your level of love for each other, Mr. & Mrs. Chris Stapleton and my wife and I. I so love and respect that rare level of love that I have to call it out when I'm blessed enough to witness it. My best wishes to you both.. PEACE!!!!!

[@dudebig5404]

You guys are truly fun... peace !

[@NorthGaLife]

Loving the rock block reviews of Huey Lewis. BTW.. Happy Birthday

[@animuslord9993]

Yo, Half. Congrats on being another year younger.

[@bakercarl8518]

Hey here's a toast to Half!!! All I needed was a reason for one!!!

[@deborahchouinard7175]

Happy Birthday Half! Love your guys channel. You are so upbeat and fun!

[@markherring3513]

Ray Parker lifted the music from this song for Ghostbusters. Huey Lewis was approached to write a theme song for the movie..he declined (i think because the movie studio demanded the word Ghostbusters had to be throughout the song). Ray Parker lifted it and was then sued by Huey Lewis and Huey won big time.

[@hubrisnaut]

Ahh man, I sheded a tear when she said she loved you, it sent myself into a thoughtful place I don't want to go to because I am alone. cherish that woman with all your soul. ok let's get lighthearted with fun music videos

[@gregorybrandenburger9457]

I think you should react to Hall and Oates. They had a lot of great hits in the 80s. "I can't go for that" is one of the greats

[@CreekGirl]

Happy Birthday Half.. May you have a beautifully Blessed Day. Sending Great Vibes from Modesto..

[@kevinwood9284]

Been following y'all for a yr at least, time flies so not sure but love y'all. I live in Indiana so unfortunately I ain't gonna make it to the party. Just know I'm there in spirit 😆

[@Levi_Amongst_the_Watchers]

Happy belated birthday Half!!! Hope it was awesome! I suggest you guys react to their songs "Back in Time" and "The Power of Love".

[@0okamino]

That kid in the front row next the girl at the concert always cracks me up. He's staring intensely at Huey like "Dude, stop hitting on my sister." :D

[@dennsal7263]

Happy Birthday Brother, keep up the good vibes an Good work. Hope your day is filled with love an happiness as well.

[@jduffyification]

Great video- and Happy Birthday too !

[@salvatorediangelo453]

Ray Parker Junior got sued by Huey Lewis for ripping off this beat for the Ghost Busters song. React to their song/video Heart and Soul from the same album, I can guarantee you’ll both enjoy it!!

[@patriciacleary9146]

Happy Birthday Half! 🎁🎂🎉🎈

[@MovieVigilante]

Huey Lewis successfully sued Ray Parker Jr. for copyright infringement because Parker's "Ghostbusters" song copied "I Want a New Drug."

[@Mtc0nqr3r]

I remember these guys from the MTV days. Huey Lewis and the News were big back then.

[@jodyrolandconstruction6577]

Hard to believe this is almost 40 years old.

[@jeraldkimball494]

They used this song in quite a few shows and movies.

[@MrGpschmidt]

My Boys; yep the song is love song about finding the right one

[@georgeryerson5788]

great vid thankyou ! brings me back.

[@donnabruhn6907]

Now that's some real music 😂🎶🔥🔥🔥🎶

[@larrybrant8571]

Happy Birthday, and this is a classic

[@rubbersole79]

Huey Lewis had to be one of the most fun entertainers ever.

[@richarddixon4303]

Nice reaction thanks theses guys were great live

[@fluffylittlebear]

I really like Huey Lewis and the News. Their early work was a little too new wave for my tastes, but when Sports came out in '83, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically. The whole album has a clear, crisp sound, and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost. He's been compared to Elvis Costello, but I think Huey has a far more bitter, cynical sense of humor.

[@PatTheBatmanFan]

Whenever you see a Huey Lewis video, this comment is never far behind.

[@timroach8830]

Happy bday half love you sir

[@jerickson725]

Happy Birthday Half!

[@louannalear7806]

Love you guys and your reactions ❤️

[@miketrebino5495]

Hey Half & Jai, Yo Jai What's Going On???? Yeah, raisen yourself to another B - Day Happy 😊 Happy Birthday & many Blessings to you both ❤

[@lynngreco6304]

Happy birthday bro. And many more

[@williamcabell142]

It’s the 80’s sound you are hearing!

[@jimilemons3437]

Try ‘If This Is It’, ‘Bad Is Bad’ and ‘Do You Believe In Love’ by these guys - great songs

[@marniethedyslexic6445]

Happy birthday 🎂Half. Great Reaction. Always love some Huey Lewis and the news😀👍❤️✌️🌼

[@delorespetree3243]

Love your channel cute couple Happy Birthday 🎂🥳

[@donnamiley6778]

Happy birthday Half!

[@gpal86]

He wants a drug that makes him feel like she makes him feel. They sang “odd” love songs like “Stuck With You”.

[@raymonddegeer1618]

Happy birthday half hope you had a super duper day

[@waterlec8718]

FYI~ Ray Parker Jr. was sued for using this song's musical basis to create the Ghost Buster's movie theme song...

[@davidwalker683]

You got to do -heart and soul , and power of love