The Story of 'Your Love' by Professor of Rock with Tony Lewis from The Outfield

Professor of Rock interviews Tony Lewis from The Outfield. Tony Lewis (singer and bass player from The Outfield) talks to Professor of Rock about the story behind the classic 80s hit song, "Your Love". Thank you to Professor of Rock.

[@danielbentley7117]

R.I.P. Tony, he seemed so happy and in good health

[@danielbentley7117]

@Mark Magoo How do you know it was suicide? No evidence of that.

[@danielbentley7117]

@Mark Magoo All the stuff I've read online just said he died suddenly. I think the most logical conclusion at this stage is a heart attack. But as you said we will have to wait and see.

[@AmeriKenny]

@Mark Magoo That's what I'm wondering also. How much longer do we have to wait to know the true cause of death?

[@Curtis.Carpenter]

we know what toook him.... and it goes jab...then jab...then booster... heart attack

[@ms8172]

Does anyone know exactly what happened Tony?

[@tommymorano7254]

My wife and I played this cassette on our first date in 88’, still together and still listening to the outfield.

[@floydpattersonii4996]

Wrote this legendary song in 20 mins. Amazing how such great things come into our lives so unexpectedly. It's as if music chooses us. Rest well Tony Lewis. We are forever grateful for your gift to the world. You are missed

[@daveholtart9189]

RIP Tony...The Outfield was one of those 80's bands that us metal heads loved but listened to when no one was around. Your music is timeless bro.

[@gusc8057]

We will honor 🎖 Your music and legacy forever ❤ RIP 🙏

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

There are a lot of singers out there, myself included, who just cannot cover that tune in that key with Tony's awesome operatic tone quality. Absolutely stellar vocal. It's one of my all-time favorite songs and vocal.

[@fml5910]

I bet Steve Perry could sing it just as well.

[@patsyjones1454]

Contra tenor. Very rare

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

@@patsyjones1454 Don't think so. A Countertenor has much less vocal weight.

[@saitama3795]

@@VIDEOHEREBOB So maybe his vocals in the song have a kind of weird pseudo-counter sound?? Closer to a counter-tenor in quality than a proper tenor but not quite one?

[@JayLampang]

Tony and John, thank you for the best memories that you guys brought us, your songs will always be in our hearts.

[@Punisher6791]

Rip Tony. May this song live on for generations to come. One of the best songs of the 1980's. It defined a generation.

[@brendaadkins7079]

Goodbye Tony💔 Thanks for the music!

[@liliatorres5618]

My heart is in mourning I Love you forever TONY LEWIS 😔😔😔😔😔😢😢😢😢💔💔💔💔❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@liliatorres5618]

😔😌🥺😞😔🥺❤❤❤❤❤❤ I LOVE YOU TONY LEWIS ..💔💔💔💔💔💔💔FOREVER YOU TONY

[@walterlopez956]

RIP Tony ....... this one really hurts : (

[@sandradalton1611]

Tony, john Spinks and Reg Webb are now rocking out together in heaven

[@unionpacificrailfan783]

@Lisa Surlie they didn't die on drugs they Died John Spinks got Liver Cancer Tony Lewis no cause of death Regg Webb got dieses they didn't use drugs they didn't die on drugs

[@unionpacificrailfan783]

@Lisa Surlie it's not funny

[@Ricken2022]

I just found out Tony died , only 62 yrs old , so sad , They had a lot of great songs , not just Your love ...I have a few of there CDs and they are all well done .. RIP Tony , you have influenced a lot of musicians and your songs helped many people .

[@kamaboko1]

Yes, Tony. You and the boys were up there with all the heavy weight names. Thanks for the music. RIP.

[@flavellinator]

I remember the first time I heard "Your Love" back in 1986. The radio station KLOS in the Los Angeles area had "Two for Tuesdays," when they would play back-to-back songs from the same band. The song "Say It Isn't So" was getting mild airplay at the time as The Outfield's initial single from Play Deep, but then it was paired with "Your Love." This made for a magical combination that catapulted this band's popularity in Southern California and made me a lifelong fan. I have enjoyed every single album they have produced.

[@peachbellini2615]

I love this story! We still have "two for Tuesday" on one of our local classic rock stations (Led Zeppelin.. AC/DC.. Tom Petty.. Lynyrd Skynyrd.. etc..) I always try to guess what the second song will be 😊

[@RICHBLACKCOCK]

@@peachbellini2615 We had it here in CHICAGO on the WLUP FM98. 2 songs 4 x`s on the hour by the same artists. Also...the LUP had 10 at 10. 10 songs by the same artists at 10AM. My favorite of course was: Get the LED OUT! at 10PM. 30 minutes of ZEPPELIN songs uninterrupted for half an hour. I wont get into the MIDNIGHT album segment from the LUP. I missed many a school night staying up late b`cause of that.

[@gregpadilla3506]

RIP Tony. My family couldn't afford cable in the 80's and I had to wait a week to see Your Love on Friday Night Videos.

[@MAG-li5jo]

Tony had one of the most incredible voices I have ever heard. I remember when Your Love first came out and just being blown away by his voice. Gone too soon and very much missed.

[@liliatorres5618]

I LOVE YOU..TONY LEWIS FOREVER ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💫💫💫💫

[@laurelwood791]

Oddest of oddest of things. Foundmy old PLAY DEEP CD. Popped it in the player in the car. Blasted my speakers like I did back in those 80's. Got home and wanted to see whatever happened to my beloved Tony Lewis. Well world, tonight I found out he suddenly passed away. I'm actually sitting here with tears pouring down my face. My God, what a loss. My sincere sympathies to his wife, 2 daughters and grandchildren. I'm shocked and so deeply saddened. What a great humble man. This news really threw me for a loop. I'm so sad. The outfield rocked. RIP Tony, your voice resonates forever.

[@raulchavarria7446]

Whoever did the drum mixing on “Play Deep” did a fantastic job. Never heard that same drum sound in another album.

[@brycetennison420]

Still til this day one of the greatest songs ever

[@douglassmith455]

Play Deep is still one of my favorite albums of all time..... Every song on it is outstanding. The emphasis of the drums front and center with Tony's amazing and unique voice never gets old to me

[@louielouie7601]

Absolutely. This was my comment all the way. Not a bad song on the entire album.

[@marksacher3866]

RIP Tony Lewis... your music was part of my college soundtrack years ago.

[@jeanpauljouicarvajal7315]

Tony could never bear the death of John Spinks, his great friend from youth, in 2014, and the grief was carried further. He was locked up in his house for 4 years, and when he decides to resume music his album is called "Out of the darkness", and his single "Into the light", trying to reaffirm that he has returned to the light and does not have those self-destructive thoughts or depressive. Well, his grief was stronger and he went to be part of the celestial choir with the greats who have left this year. I am a huge fan of The Outfield and I am very touched by his passing. Greetings from Chile.

[@jackthomas205]

Another one of my favorite memories of music from the 80's! First Neil! Then Eddie! Now Tony! FFS! 20/20 will be remembered for all the wrong reasons unfortunately! Absolutely one of the most Devastating and heartbreaking periods in my 51 years of life! RIP Tony! Thanks for the memories!

[@deenice9169]

I love how songs that become these loved classic hits often are unexpected by the artist. They think it probably won’t be that well received. But it ended up becoming a timeless classic

[@anthonyarmstrong2091]

Can’t wait to see Tony again!

[@musicnerd2896]

He passed away didn't he?

[@mickeyrob7532]

@@musicnerd2896 yes, today :(

[@musicnerd2896]

@Vlad Skeiroskvlasida uh I thought the guitarist was him when I posted this. I'm physic bruh

[@MrNiceGuy442]

My sons with 5 and 6 years old ask me to hear this song every day, this song is the label of 80s Rock music!

[@ericrogal995]

I don’t care what style of music you play or whatever, this single song, just this song, right here, is part of The Great American Song Book for the ages. Even the world over!!! It’s so tuneful and fun and has everything you could ever want out of a piece of music, it’s perfect!! From start to finish!! Even if I was Beethoven, I’d hang this over my contemporaries!! It’s just that good!! 👍

[@ilpilgrim]

i will say this not only is The Outfield amazing with some knock out harmonies they all blend in soo well and will always be a joy to listen too

[@NathanCroston-yc4gw]

RIP Thankyou for a fantastic song Your Love has My Love ❤

[@ShlisaShell]

Thanks Tony. I remember when I first learned the computer and was able to watch you-tube videos. I think one of the best parts of it was being able to watch "Your Love" the official video as much as I wanted and reminisce.

[@liliatorres5618]

Fantastic Tony I LOVE YOU ❤❤❤❤

[@anuragate9282]

Please sir ,Come and perform in Nagpur, India.There are thousands of fans here waiting for you.You are a Music Master.

[@ark194]

Great song. One of the best of the decades.

[@desireewritesel7127]

2023 and I still love it, Listened to it this morning and sang it like I was still a kid🤗

[@Geotubest]

How sad that Tony passed away less than a year after this interview. He looks quite vibrant here.

[@BlackStar-bs7pr]

Wish i have seen Tony Lewis sooner......RIP Tony Lewis

[@scottleppard288]

Earned a full ride hockey scholarship to a D2 college. When I was signing my contracts (1986) , your love was playing in the background. Special place in my heart, thanks, John and Tony!

[@richardfrancis1515]

R.I.P. Tony Lewis. So sad.

[@SHOOTERSBARLACROSSE]

One of the only songs i play at my rock n roll dive bar of 30 yrs that is just as popular w the college kids of today as it is w the money spending older crowd. tunes that are Multi generational sing alongs w a good groove are gold in my biz.This rockin but mid tempo classic is also a terrific transitional song that is great going from 80's rock into the newer pop punk genre.In the downtown bar district my bar is in i am literally playing tunes for my life w every song i choose as when i play a less than stellar tune folks simply go to one of the many other bars,nightclubs within a stones throw of my front door which makes my music choices as owner of my bar since 1990 what determine how well my family eats that week.While i was playin mpls mn songs by husker du,the replacements n soul asylum at my then underground alt rock/punk bar this song was a big hit but today it is even bigger and has aged very well (like a good bottle of bourbon)unlike so much other music from those days.

[@jude999]

I played it in my car recently driving my friend's 8 year old and she IMMEDIATELY got this song.

[@SHOOTERSBARLACROSSE]

@@jude999 I love that the Prof of Rock has such a good ear for the songs that rewrote the great american songbook during the rock era and his videos give me ideas for songs that i can build era/genre sets around as without a strong positive vibe from the music any downtown bar nightclub will under perform and is one of the things that many new bar owners overlook or just dont get which leads to their failure.good tunes tend to dress up your operation while disguising your flaws helping build that all important word of mouth.

[@Abraxus81]

The first time I heard the song I thought it was by the Police. Today I'm still a big fan of The Outfield. Tony's singing was so extraordinary and the songs were just great. The debut album "Play Deep" is a timeless classic for me. And every time I hear a song from them I have a smile on my face. Rest in peace John and Tony, your music makes you immortal

[@robertheck6747]

Use your love is one of those enduring songs that you never tire of. I mostly listen to hard rock, Motörhead, Black Sabbath. But I have to admit I really like this song.

[@tammiet7716]

this music is great better than today

[@cleyenne]

Came here to pay my respects! LEGEND!!!!

[@BluePatch-pc7sx]

RIP Tony, I remember talking to my first date, back in 1986 about your album, "Play Deep", what a memory. Thank you sir

[@aavt2u]

Thank YOu Tony, you and the guys make my days fun with music.

[@wdkaye]

What a cool guy. You are missed.

[@chuckHart70]

First Concert I ever saw live was OutField, they were the opening act touring for Play Deep. They walked out on stage in shorts and T-shirts, nothing flashy and Tony said "Hello Kansas" in his east London accent it was in Sandstone Amphitheater just a stones throw from KCMO. Needless to say the rocked it, and I have been a fan ever since. One of the best 3 piece bands in history....very underrated.

[@TheEchovoices]

how can he be gone he looks amazing here this is so sad

[@MrSouthofBoston]

I was 23 when Your Love came out. I played the crap out of all of their cassettes. Yes, cassettes! 😉 They brought me such happiness. John and Tony made the world a better place through their music.

[@unappreciatedtreehouse821]

My 14 year old was playing Your Love in 2024. I asked how this came about and her answer was TicToc. My wife then told that YL reminded her of college and flying to Germany to visit me (newlyweds) while on US military assignment there in 1999. 1985, 1999, 2024 and so on. That tunes got legs.

[@lory69]

What a talented, kind, sweet and beautiful man. Lost too soon❤️

[@roblochjr3958]

RIP Tony You music made my life back in the late 80s. I knew ever song word for word and played them in the car where ever i went. Eternal Peace Brother..

[@TMoody]

Man, I miss this guy.... this band. I'm so grateful that I was 14 in 1984.

[@darwyandt4166]

Rip Tony Lewis. The Outfield is my favorite band ever. Will always be my favorite. No band will ever take your spot with me. Love it.

[@suzyq4real721]

Legends IN HEAVEN ❤️🙏😇🤩 RIP Tony love ❤️ you always 🥰🌼🌻🌼🌻

[@wuzzysworld4802]

RIP legend.

[@liliatorres5618]

Always in our heart Tony Lewis. Your legacy will be unforgettable..will you for the music..will always remember you..I love you Tony forever

[@rupertwinslow8638]

Damn Tony. He looked so young as we all did at some point, and will be in the future. Damn brother! Glad your still here and glad you went down in history 😀

[@syncbroadcasting5922]

Dont rest in peace Tony and John. Keep rocking just as all the music you gave us always will. You guys will be alive and pumping those hits until my last breath. Others wont admit. But I'll surely join when my time comes mates!

[@sadfacts7751]

We miss you Tony

[@darrellwalker5203]

The outfield grew on me over time I was into Def Leppard acdc foreigner srv in 85 86 this was all over the radio and MTV I was a fan still am today.we can't runaway from our ages I know personally.

[@liliatorres5618]

TONY I LOVE YOU FOREVER

[@josephbrandt6778]

How the outfield hit the airwaves was a grande slam literally blew it out of the park!

[@peaceoshoko685]

RIP Tony Lewis. What a legend. ❤

[@jude999]

I recently played this with my friend's 8 year old in the car and she IMMEDIATELY got this song. Huge props to producer Bill Wittman for the fat sound of the first two albums. His profound influence on the great sound of the Outfield is very apparent after he was dropped before the Voices of Babylon album which is thin and washed out. This song locks me into forever young.

[@josephbrandt6778]

She will live with it forever now and sing it into eternity...😀👍

[@timhensley3695]

The original will always be the best 😢 R.I.P. sweet man ❤

[@marcosmatajr1937]

RIP Tony Lewis 🙏 best old school

[@anthonyrocha8075]

Amazing singer. RIP.

[@generaluse2878]

That's life. Who would have thought he no longer would be around later that year...

[@Writer102385]

He will be missed.

[@andrex6768]

R.I.P. Tony, I am so sad because your music was par of my best time in life, my youth. Thanks a lot, and goodspeed. All my love from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

[@luciasoares8744]

Lindo ❤ ! Saudades .Camocim Ceará

[@GuillotinedChemistry]

Looking forward to seeing you in Pittsburgh sometime. Until then, "Play Deep' and "Bangin" will hold me over! Thanks for sharing the behind-the-scenes on one of the greatest songs of the 80s!

[@jjranko407]

Such a great song!

[@carolwiden602]

My husband wrote those words, Josie was his mother's best friend and would visit Delaware every summer. He was the drummer for the Outfield for a brief time and helped write Your Love, Since You've Been Gone, and some others. He laid the bass beat of those songs. He laid down the beat and had the words. Carl Widen was his name. They called him CW. He was a studio drummer for A&M, at the same time Outfield needed a new drummer. He went on the road with them for over 100 cities around the globe. He spent time in England and stayed with Tony. All this was before I met him. The summer of 2001, After I met him, he was flown to sit in for the Outfield's drummer who had gotten ill, he played at the Collisium. He also played and sang with them at a gig in Dewey Beach, Delaware. He left the band after a disagreement with John over rights to his music because John claimed it, I was surprised and saddened to hear Tony not acknowledge this about Your Love

[@jimmcgreehan3624]

Good rest your soul Tony....you are truly an inspiration!!

[@loriprice8101]

Oh I love him!!

[@timb9363]

It’s great reading some of these memories from when the song came out - thanks for the insight!

[@lisalee2885]

Great interview...Thank U 🙏👍🇺🇸

[@ethanstudpants5120]

Thanks for the music tony

[@lisalee2885]

2021 and The music still lives on 💜👍🇺🇸

[@andrex6768]

Good trip, Tony. Thanks for all your music, part of my youth at the highschool. All my love from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

[@SaltyPirate71]

RIP Tony

[@primate4]

They were up there with the big boys because they were also the big boys with big hits!

[@sk-vlasov]

Покойся с миром великий Tony! Твоя музыка будет звучать в наших сердцах! Спасибо за творчество, Творец!

[@delfinarosamontiel1705]

Gran estrella señores, canta espectacular....en hora buena Tony.

[@Roger_EC]

Wow esto es pocos meses antes de su muerte

[@BankRoller420]

I would keep driving the car in Vice City when his song came.

[@lunaplateada911]

Tony Lewis...forever!!!

[@GCMRJ]

o melhor sempre ouço a musica "Your Love"!

[@piperpilot26]

What I find amazing is the fact that he probably never realized what an impact he had shaping the 80s in general. Why do you think you got used in a game like vice City? When you think '80s, you think of songs like this? Blaring through the stereo on a warm summer day.

[@liliatorres5618]

Hello tony lewis I love you .👍👍👍 sensacional 80 forever

[@Macandi293]

That was a great ending from him singing in a Sanyo television 📺. He is the definition of a professor of Rock 🎵

[@DawlessHouseMusic]

The first song I ever wrote was days after hearing this for the first time when it hit the air. I was in 6th grade.

[@TwilightAudio-yt1ge]

Vastly underated, under appreciated, good guy. Worked as crew back in the day. The energy in the shows from all three of the band was unreal, phil had us in to take his mixing and fx instructions , not much at all. But if reverb and delay, massive bass thumping your chest and effortless vocal strength. And John Spinks bless him, always treated crew with huge respect, decent guys and a massive loss both of them. As musicians , song writers, storytellers, husbands and friends . The world was better having them share their talent , and friends and family for being part their life. Sad to the day .

[@erickulate2911]

Have a Good Trip Tony...We miss you Bud!!

[@doriancroatia2054]

He sounded so American while singing, but his talking voice is very British