Huey Lewis And The News Perform "Hip To Be Square" | Letterman

Huey and the boys also perform "Naturally."
(From "Late Night," air date: 4/30/87)
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[@dongiller]

Fun Fact: If you listen closely, you’ll hear The World’s Most Dangerous Band end the show playing the closing theme of SNL. I asked Will Lee if he remembered why. He told me, “There were so many people at the end, it looked like an SNL closing!”

[@andyrose5616]

Any idea why Will flashed the letters “KAZ” on the back of his bass at 12:24?

[@dongiller]

@@andyrose5616 His then-wife.

[@gtoger]

That's so rock & roll... way too much so for TV nowadays.

[@Piggy-Oink-Oink]

I got to install cable TV in Huey's hotel room in 85 Cable boxes were all being 'updated". he let me have a hot dog from a catering tray in his room lol.

[@kstepko]

Huey’s not only talented, but handsome and a fascinating talk show guest. Long time fan of him and the News!

[@snagfree]

Huey and The News was the only reason I clicked on this. Can't stand Letterman.

[@curtislindsey1736]

Huey Lewis has looked 40 years old for 40 years. It's one of the unexplained mysteries of the world.

[@keefriff99]

I can’t believe he’s only 36 here. Good-looking guy for sure, but he looks 10 years older.

[@johncornell3665]

Always liked Huey Lewis and The News. Great interview and musical performance. Thanks Dave!

[@JohnClark-tt2bl]

Crazy that I'm 4 years older than he was here, and I definitely wouldn't have guessed that.

[@MattTee1975]

That's what happens when you do good on your "thing" and get into Cornell at 16.

[@charlieparkeris]

Yea, seeing him here made me look up his D.O.B, he was 36, I'm 42, and he looks old enough here to be my dad.

[@penguin44ca]

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! ..."

[@charlieparkeris]

Is that a raincoat?

[@RizkyRamadhan-yt2wn]

@@charlieparkeris "Yes it is...!!!" 😂😂😂

[@koopaon1052]

This new performance really gives the song a big boost.

[@kstepko]

I’m glad that the whole band was not only able to appear together, but perform twice.

[@rsgabrys----]

--------------------------- theoretically 3 bands ......or 1 CBS unofficial orchestra ....thanks4sharing

[@klipkultur3680]

Who doesn't love Huey Lewis... and The News!!!

[@MichaelTScott-wb4di]

Still have my original vinyl of "Fore!" from when I was 8 years old. Huey and the band deserve any and all respect. A crime we're not able to see them live anymore. Legit musicianship.

[@darrenrunning5415]

Saw Huey at the Seattle Coliseum back in 87 touring to promote this album. When they sang 'Hip to be Square', the Seattle Seahawks came out onstage to sing the chorus.

[@Martvandelay]

Huey is such a great guy. Amazing band ❤️

[@mouthymouth]

Both songs - absolutely incredible performances!

[@mlc4050]

Wow, seeing that sax solo performed live is something else

[@curtjunky]

The World's Most Dangerous Band and Huey Lewis and the News!!! Epic!!!

[@demonicsweaters]

Such killer bass playing.

[@nathanc6204]

Saw Huey Lewis & the News on the Fore! tour in Daytona Beach just 2 months before this aired. Great show. Robert Cray Band was the opener.

[@lorireece1970]

I LOVE when they do Naturally! What am I saying?! I love everything these guys have ever done! Best band ever!

[@dallasparten2266]

Wow I almost forgot what music really was, until I watched this iconic blast from the past to remind me. Loved it! We miss you David!

[@Malcolm-c5b]

He's not dead and has a Netflix show

[@acerjuglans383]

I haven't seen this in years. When it first aired, I recorded it on VHS, and was such a huge HLN fan, I would watch this whole interview and performance over and over. I still have the videotape!

[@ThePwig]

Fantastic performances and really cool with the whole band at the end

[@Raptor50aus]

Thanks Huey and Dave for my teenage entertainment.

[@babybro70]

Damn! They were great

[@Antosha9791]

Huey Lewis And The News is just brilliant! So underrated

[@djohnspangler]

I was a lucky devil and saw these guys during the re-opening month at The Fillmore in 1994 doing an R&B revue styled show. Amazing show! Didn’t do a single hit from 80s. Totally transformative versatility of talent…even Mario.

[@Honkey_Tonker]

What a solid and tight band.

[@sticksmcfly]

Dave and Barbara, a big thank you on behalf of the fans who have had this on grainy video tape for 37 years!

[@MrGpschmidt]

MyMan (and Gents) - met him once when he was in CHICAGO on Broadway - went for my birthday and was lucky to get autographs for my CD sleeves from him and he was beyond cool and sweet.

[@5454randy]

More Huey videos!!

[@AdamLowry-ji3vg]

How many groups sounds this good live, and A capellA ????.......Hellooooo ?????...

[@Sawlon]

Love it!!!

[@TheMattsterling]

Love this performance. I hope they figure out a way to get Huey's hearing back...he is a great performer!

[@omarcosantonios]

Outstanding 80’s!

[@NancyHanson3472]

Huey Lewis! What a hunk! Love that man! ❤

[@markbirchette8740]

I remember seeing them on tour with the album Sports. Great live band!

[@GardenGirlD76]

This is so awesome!

[@markjackson6431]

Letterman once said the one thing he misses about his late night shows are the live music……can’t blame him

[@hinthegroove9740]

Those were the days 😊

[@FelixWheatfield]

I love that Huey Lewis is such a normal guy but he's a pop star; I've never seen a more humble talk show guest. It's like they plucked him out of a Chicago suburb and dropped him in front of a band. Hip to be square indeed!

[@betterinthe80sdude]

One of my favorite bands since the early days of MTV. They had some great music and videos. I still listen to them almost daily. Way better than the autotuned crapfest that is considered music today.

[@marchport]

Fantastic

[@johncrispo-lh4kh]

Love it! Remember watching this! I wore this album out!!!

[@jules8002]

Huey is sadly now battling with Menierres disease and loss of hearing. They were such a tight band and Huey’s vocals always great to listen to. Such talent!!

[@TheBestbackingtracks]

Hello mr soundman......ummm, what happened to the snare mic? Left it on "mute" by any chance?

[@RazorsEdge1810]

First...and yes, it's hip to be square!

[@nitat4601]

Huey Lewis & The News comes from the still great 80's era of great music & groups)bands...I was in my early 20's enjoying them & eatching Letterman. What a still great time before music started getting distorted (after the 90's) Huey was very handsome too ❤

[@Malcolm-c5b]

A song so catchy, yet 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!

[@CletusHunnicutt]

Okay, my brother is seven years older than me. He had the tape of Fore. I'm remembering every word of Naturally. I guess he played it that much? I have the tape now and have only played Hip to be Square and Stuck with You. Naturally was 35 years ago for me. 😀😧😵‍💫

[@Dirtboxhor]

Reminds me of Back To The Future

[@sandraandrews9907]

Careful ... they may be too loud. lol

[@C.Chandler_May]

That was charming.

[@amjh4lah809]

Early 😊 Why can't I get Patrick Bateman out of my head?😅😂

[@davidellis5141]

The News were the backing band on My Aim 🎯 Is True by Elvis Costello.

[@dickbagpatrol]

Actually, Clover was 👍

[@carlosconesa]

It was Clover, Huey’s previous band that featured keyboardist Sean Hopper from The News.

[@peterkelsey5841]

There's no substitute for class!

[@carlosconesa]

Love Huey AND Dave.

[@lynnturman8157]

Hootie and the News was one of my favorite bands from the 70s.

[@steveprudell9976]

Love this yes huey is the Man 😊

[@dmjdmj]

This is a reminder to return your video tapes.

[@mannybravo237]

Have ya heard the news???? It's hip to be square!

[@Mgh-r]

Dear dave ❤❤❤❤ thank uuuu

[@badad0166]

Fun "inside baseball" fact. Horns were sprayed down or just abused to achieve a matte finish. TV tech at the time would "flare" if trying to shoot a shiny brass instrument surface. Showbiz!

[@kz1000ps]

Comet tails, baby! Change your camera tubes regularly!

[@badad0166]

@@kz1000ps A classmate of mine decided to shoot a sunrise, not sure what the cost was, but you get it.

[@kz1000ps]

@@badad0166 The burn-in is real!

[@Mgh-r]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 perfect and so funny 🎉🎉❤❤😂😂

[@rapiddiamonds3248]

They really did came to their own, commercially and artistically

[@linuskatz]

9:15 geht es los. Diese Männer waren und sind großartig! Und: Er kennt Jugoslawien 😂.

[@Mark-td5ux]

Icon of the 80s.

[@winkstar9265]

Damn he looked old in '87...37 years old

[@CthulhuInc]

i always stay at the omni!

[@jsizemo]

Trying to remember what was considered “square” in 1987

[@sdb6757]

When I saw this in my feed, I thought “oh no, Huey must have died”! But he’s OK.

[@RizkyRamadhan-yt2wn]

Waiting how many comments "HEY PAUL !!!" in this list 😂

[@bubsmp]

Huey doesn’t suffer fools (Dave).

[@justinmacdonald321]

I need to make a reservation at Dorsia. But first I have to return some videotapes.

[@kstepko]

My first thought: “Oh no! What happened to Huey Lewis?!?”

[@rustyspell]

R.I.P. Huey.

[@MarioJones]

Same here.

[@The_momur]

He’s still with us.

[@amilcarvalenca3381]

@@The_momuragree with you.

[@kstepko]

@@The_momurI don’t usually react that way - but this one scared me! The first thing I did was a quick Google.

[@hammill444]

I always kinda felt like Huey Lewis and the News was the American counterpart to Rockpile. Great bands, both.

[@Temperjames]

Sorry but I can't get past the fact he's barely 36/37 here Crazy. CRAAZZYYY

[@fabrisoto]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Mgh-r]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@badad0166]

Yay Daddy. Forcing a gap year was brilliant.

[@catha.j.stuart2200]

They don't have saxophone 🎷 solos like that anymore

[@josephlawson9950]

Hey paul

[@RuskoKain]

This makes me think of `American Psycho` movie....Christian Bale did it pretty good in this movie

[@Ixnatifual]

Why is Agent Smith in their band?

[@johnconlon3207]

He’s been compared to Elvis Costello but I think Huey has a far more bitter, cynical sense of humor

[@daleproctor3723]

Is that bass not miked or do I need better speakers?

[@guztavomartinez1776]

You do know why Huey named his band The News, he couldn’t spell Weather

[@tomberg5564]

Hard to get the cymbals any higher!

[@taylorford6824]

two bass players?

[@patricktilton5377]

Anybody here seen the Metallica-Huey Lewis mash-up "Hip to Be the Sandman" perchance?

[@Ixnatifual]

Let's see Paul Allen's performance.

[@robinblackmoor8732]

Wow, Huey Lewis dead too. I did not even know he was sick. I knew he had hearing issues. But did not know he was going to die. Sad. This channel really helps spread the word of celebrities passing on. They have a video for every celebrity that dies.

[@erics4138]

He didn't pass away.

[@robinblackmoor8732]

@@erics4138 yeah right. When a celebrity dies, the channel releases a video of that celebrity. That is how it works

[@markjackson6431]

@@robinblackmoor8732 (common) sense chases a lot of people and yet you continue to avoid it. what a pity

[@dustinprewitt]

Do you like huey Lewis and the news?

[@bigbowlowrong4694]

As a drummer I’ll never understand why drummers in the 80s had their crashes up so high😆

[@MiddleMalcolm]

On that Letterman set, it was especially exaggerated for sight lines to the drummer. Was the same for everyone who played that gig, from Steve Jordan on. Very little space in that studio.

[@josephmcgraw4599]

Huey seems like a great guy but I always thought their music is corny. Even the title of this song. That being said I wish them the best.

[@FerCl]

You like Huey Lewis and the News?

[@chorl]

They blew the roof off the dump

[@GojiAnguirus]

Huey didn't die, did he?

[@sublationmedia]

I thought the same thing.

[@sandraandrews9907]

He's pretty much retired because of severe hearing loss. He cannot hear out of his left ear👂at all. 😢

[@keefriff99]

I’m afraid you’re just too darn loud. Next, please.

[@_o__o_]

RIP

[@JCO2002]

Maudit tete carrée.

[@zenbear4149]

He sure licked his lips a lot.

[@JerryKurpiewski]

Bet hue Catch z

[@dangerous8333]

No thanks.