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.
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.
Classic Back to the Future theme.
Love this song! Great singing, guitar, bass, and drumming.
This song should be higher up the list. Please vote this song up!
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.
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!
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."
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!
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.
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
Hands down, the best song ever written. It captures the American spirit better than most songs could.
It tells you that with hard work and commitment, anyone's dream could come true, but it also warns that there will be hard times or even times where your dream could die. Also, back when immigrants first started coming to the US, they would arrive in New York City looking for their once upon a time.
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.
Great tune. Amazing singing, guitar, bass, drums, and keyboard (if there is one).
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.
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!
This song is so good. Amazing guitar, bass, drumming, and singing. Vote this song up higher.
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!
This song is really good. The singing is great, the guitar is good, the bass is good, and everything else is good.
