Top 10 Best Huey Lewis and the News Songs

Picture yourself in the '80s, a decade known for its big hair, neon-colored outfits, and, most importantly, its music. Huey Lewis and The News were a vital part of this era, providing the soundtrack for many memorable moments with their catchy, soulful, rock 'n roll tunes.

Who can forget the infectious harmonica solo in "The Power of Love," the song that catapulted them into international fame, thanks to a little movie called "Back to the Future"? And then there's the heart-pumping rhythm of "Hip to Be Square," a song that embodies the decade's optimism and energy, challenging conventional ideas of what was cool and what wasn't.

But Huey Lewis and The News were more than just hit makers. They were storytellers, spinning tales of love, heartbreak, and the simple joys of life with a unique blend of rock and soul that was all their own. With a sound that was as diverse as it was distinct, they touched the hearts and lives of millions of fans around the world, bridging the gap between rock and pop with seamless ease.

1. Heart and Soul

   

   Love this song. The guitar is amazing in this song.

   Tops in my book. Classic sound from Huey and the boys!

   This is definitely my favorite Lewis song that I know of, with I Want a New Drug a close second.

2. If This is It

   

3. The Power of Love

   

   Classic Back to the Future theme.

4. Jacob's Ladder

   

   Love this song! Great singing, guitar, bass, and drumming.

   This song should be higher up the list. Please vote this song up!

5. Stuck with You

   

   I tried to have the band play this song at a concert in San Diego so I could propose to my girlfriend, but the band did not acknowledge my wishes. The song is still awesome, though.

   Going back to being four or five!

6. Do You Believe in Love

   

   I have only just discovered this song, and I am very glad that I have! I grew up in the '80s and '90s and am surprised that I haven't been hearing it for years on the radio like I have The Power of Love.

   This was the first song I heard that I actually couldn't get sick of. It will always be #1 among Huey Lewis and the News' many classics.

   Didn't know it was Huey for a long time, but I've always loved this song. The backing vocals are incredible, as with almost every HLN song!

7. Hip to Be Square

   

   I love this song more just because it had been on the Toyota advert.

   Don't tell me that I'm crazy, don't tell me I'm nowhere. 'Cause I can tell what's going on: the best is "Hip to Be Square."

8. I Want a New Drug

   

   This song is good.

   I don't listen to it as much as the other songs, but it is good when I listen to it. The guitar, bass, drums, and singing in it all create a good feeling. This song is not their best, but it's alright.

   Great beat, but even better lyrics. It's riveting how many ways they came up with how wonderful his love is! "Won't make me sick, crash my car, or feel three feet thick." Awesome.

   Their best work, in my opinion. Everything just fits in, and it gets stuck in my head every time I hear it. I especially love the sax part.

9. Heart of Rock & Roll

   

   This song should be, at worst, in the No. 2 slot. Huey Lewis' two biggest hits of the '80s were this song and Power of Love.

   My last name is Lewis, so we would tell all of the kids and their friends Huey was my cousin.

10. Walking On a Thin Line

    

    For an upbeat tune, there is a dark, sobering message in its lyrics. It paints a hard truth about the hardships our Vietnam vets faced after a war that people wanted nothing to do with.

    Closer to straight-up rock than lots of their stuff. Very catchy but with a darker message.

    Just wish it was twice as long so I wouldn't have to hit repeat so much.

The Newcomers
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    Give Me the Keys (And I'll Drive You Crazy)

    
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    Small World, Pt. 1

    
The Contenders

13. Doing It All for My Baby

    

    Great tune. Amazing singing, guitar, bass, drums, and keyboard (if there is one).

14. Perfect World

    

    Love this song. Please vote this song up. Great guitar, bass, drumming, and singing.

    One of their best and did really well on the charts.

    Love the guitar solo.

15. Hope You Love Me Like You Say You Do

    

16. Back in Time

    

    A great song. I like the guitar solo.

    Love this song. Great beat and all. So sad to see this song so low down the list. Vote this one up.

17. Workin for a Livin'

    

    This and Couple Days Off should be at the top! There's not a HLN song I wouldn't put up there, but these guys are the definition of blue-collar rock! Blue collars work for a livin' and need those couple of days off!

18. It's All Right

    

    Smoothest harmonies and a classic sound!

    How hard is it to compete with J.J. Jackson? I have tried in my band, and Huey nails it!

19. Bad is Bad

    

20. I Know What I Like

    

    This song is so good. Amazing guitar, bass, drumming, and singing. Vote this song up higher.

21. Couple Days Off

    

    This song is really good. The singing is great, the guitar is good, the bass is good, and everything else is good.

22. Simple As That

    

23. Finally Found a Home

    

24. He Don't Know

    

25. Some of My Lies Are True (Sooner or Later)

    

26. Is It Me?

    

27. It Hit Me Like a Hammer