Huey Lewis & the News - The Sports Tour (1985)

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ธ.ค. 2014
  • February 21, 22. Kabuki Theater, San Francisco, CA
    Setlist:
    The Heart of Rock 'n' Roll
    Trouble in Paradise
    Heart and Soul
    If This Is It
    Walking on a Thin Line
    It's All Right
    Workin' for a Livin'
    Buzz Buzz Buzz
    Hope You Love Me Like You Say You Do
    I Want a New Drug
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  • @michaelolz
    @michaelolz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    How in the hell can any band play at this level of concentration and precision and STILL sing with harmony that tight??? I’m in awe.

    • @sleep_sounds
      @sleep_sounds 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      studio magic

    • @sleep_sounds
      @sleep_sounds 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      th-cam.com/video/TNMSfL-9BMY/w-d-xo.html This is what they sound like live. Very good, just not perfect... which isn't expected. When you are releasing a live Video or Record some bands will overdub to get the sound just right. Little known secret.

    • @admiralbob77
      @admiralbob77 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@sleep_sounds No, I saw them live in 1987. The other video must be an off night. They really did sound as good as this. They did a two and a half hour show with Tower of Power and I did not hear a single mistake or bad note from a single musician on stage.

    • @sleep_sounds
      @sleep_sounds 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@admiralbob77 when you are live it is loud and through big speakers, it makes you think it sounds amazing… and it kind of does. But every band that has a live album is at least mixed in a studio with most of them having mistakes fixed or parts sweetened. Its just how it works in the industry. Ive been a part of these live recordings as a musician and a producer, trust me, it gets mixed in a studio and overdubs happen.

    • @takemebacktothen
      @takemebacktothen 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think in "Heart and Soul" the guitars sound kind of out of sync with eachother

  • @chrisderby6218
    @chrisderby6218 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Bill Gibson was SUCH an underrated drummer. Every beat, every night, so tight. Been a drummer for 30+ years and still love playing his stuff. So fun and fulfilling. Made 4-4 playing truly exciting.

    • @takemebacktothen
      @takemebacktothen 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Why was? He still is!

    • @westvinster
      @westvinster หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      in addition to being a backing vocalist who never runs out of steam😃...wish I had so much stamina lol

  • @jeffmiller2396
    @jeffmiller2396 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Back when bands had talent and music was music.

    • @letsmakemoney8027
      @letsmakemoney8027 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hellyeah

    • @The68lespaul
      @The68lespaul 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      thats a mouthful of TRUTH There Buddy !!! as a kid I saw my 1st electric guitar, instantly feel in Love with it, bought it with my news paper route money, havent looked back ever since, its been a crazy Life, Learning how to play the guitar is no easy taask, not by a long shot !! but when you,ve got a completed song list of 20 or so songs, that you loved hearing on the radio, and now can play those songs on your guitar not to mention, teaching yourself , by going to the Library taking out books on learning how to play the guitar for dummies, plus watching as many video,s as possible, seemed almost impossible, I refused to give up, my song list hit 21, walking up on a stage in a club filled with about 100 or so half drunks, an half dressed girls, made every second of study well worth it, IDK, some people seem to pick up on how to play right qwik, without too much trouble, it wasnt that easy for me, one thing i should have used during my self teaching yrs, was a metronome, which I never had one, the 1st time I used one, it instantly increased my ability , I couldnt believe how that thing helped my playing so much, everything went into over drive , i was learning songs faster than ever, an even adding my own twist into it, i was able to make all the music I played my Bitch, lol, so to anyone out there having a difficult time teaching your self how to play, get these 2 things, an SC-1 clip/on strobe tuner, and a metronome, and a few chord books, that includes scales/patterns,ETC: you,ll be forming your own band within a year, but dont sit around dreaming about it, or jerking off, dedicate your self to play everyday for 8 to 10 hrs, if not everyday 5 or more will work, stay consistent, dont play one day for 8 hrs and wait a month to pick your guitar up again, you might as well sell it, that behavior is just wasting time, if you cant commit to 5 to 7 days a wek 8 to 10 hrs a day, teaching/studying your self, you,ll never get there, be honest to your self, if its what you LOVE, then dive in head first !! otherwise move on to something you do LOVE to do, at 9 yrs old I knew I LOVED THE GUITAR and wanted to play it, that in its self is a job, just finding out what its going to take to make sense of this thing made of wood, and has 6 steel strings, but looks super cool !! but then here comes the real trick, is learning how to play going to be super cool ? HELL YEAH !! especially in the long run, itll be well worth it, if you do decide I want to learn how to play the guitar, if you can afford an instructor cool, thatll be a great help, but if youwere like me, no money, except what I made from my paper route cash , I couldnt afford a teacher, getting into clubs with live bands was a help, id watch the bands guitarist and watched what he did with his fingers on the fret board, they probably thought I was crazy,LOL, I did I could to learn how to get down and really play this the electric guitar, the COOLEST THING ON EARTH !!! an get up on stage and have an AWESOME TIME !! GO FOR IT !! W/H/W/ 7/16/24

  • @tribeshift
    @tribeshift ปีที่แล้ว +26

    It is very impressive how Huey's live vocals are basically exactly the same as the studio recordings.

    • @michaelolz
      @michaelolz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Somehow they IMPROVED them. 😳

  • @Shellinois
    @Shellinois 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    This is what the biggest band in America in 1985 sounded and looked like. This concert is perfectionism and so fun. Thanks for the upload.

    • @NawImNate
      @NawImNate ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And playing for their hometown!

    • @StephanieBeideck
      @StephanieBeideck 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Just fantastic in every aspect ❤

  • @steves4562
    @steves4562 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Some of the best musicians to ever take the stage. I dont care if you like the music or not. Writing music like this and souinding this tight takes an immense amout of talent.

  • @REACHMUSIC1
    @REACHMUSIC1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    These are great musicians! No in ears, no click/backing tracks, no auto tune either! AWESOME!

    • @DerBlutenPat1348
      @DerBlutenPat1348 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Nothing wrong with in-ears. Sometimes it’s nice to be able to clearly hear your bandmates’ instruments in noisy rooms.

    • @RicksMusic34
      @RicksMusic34 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@DerBlutenPat1348 I think he was just commenting on the fact that they didn't have any of the modern assistance to help with their outstanding performance. But you're also correct.

    • @CalebNathanaelNettles
      @CalebNathanaelNettles 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      crazy!

    • @aaronkahn5555
      @aaronkahn5555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      in ears weren't even invented at this time and were not affordable at all when they were, the first performer to use them was stevie wonder in 87

    • @5tone_10
      @5tone_10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think they had some sort of voice enhancing on scene

  • @jeffreygorden-doc5343
    @jeffreygorden-doc5343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I was at this concert. I was only 18 and they were amazing.

    • @The68lespaul
      @The68lespaul ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lucky man, i wish i could,ve been there , i just got turned onto huey Lewis , hes an excellent front man , the band is off the HOOK !! I Love it, i have to laugh, at first, i thought huey was a new band an up and coming new band,LOL, til i seen 1985 ,LOL, aw shit i said, LOL, its wild how time goes by so damn fast, by the time i hear something i Love or like very strong, there already next to retirement,LOL, i have to pay closer attention to the radio for new music that is new to me and is in the begining of there musical career , as to not miss great bands like Huey Lewis, to catch ,em live in concert , now Queen, i knew about, being back in the 80,s i heard Huey on the radio just a few years ago, imagine that,LOL, talk about a little behind ,LOL, i have to get with it !! LOL, BIG TIME !! it sux to find out a band you just heard of is already off main stream touring, and making new record,s , at 18 , i bet you had an awesome time if you were at this show, you must have had a awesome time, i know i would have , thats for damn sure !! W.H.W. 3-14-23 ***$$*** 68LesPaul

  • @BrettBorovic
    @BrettBorovic 7 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Bass player is killing it with the statuesque cigarette and sunglasses pose at 3:30. Love his whole deal.

    • @RICHBLACKCOCK
      @RICHBLACKCOCK 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Brett Borovic MARIO CIPPOLINA. brother of JOHN CIPPOLINA of QUICK SIVER MESSENGER SERVICE!!!!

    • @BrettBorovic
      @BrettBorovic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@RICHBLACKCOCK He's so good!

  • @Stiegosaurus
    @Stiegosaurus ปีที่แล้ว +6

    God his band was absolutely off the chain

  • @fframunoz
    @fframunoz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    The Heart of Rock 'n' Roll 00:00
    Trouble in Paradise 07:35
    Heart and Soul 11:55
    If This Is It 16:50
    Walking on a Thin Line 21:00
    It's All Right 26:30
    Workin' for a Livin' 29:40
    Buzz Buzz Buzz 35:50
    Hope You Love Me Like You Say You Do 38:50
    I Want a New Drug 44:08

    • @robertmcintosh8476
      @robertmcintosh8476 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Francisco Muñoz
      Gee thanks for the lineup we just watched the thing. What a douche bag 💼

    • @donkarlos1797
      @donkarlos1797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      2:29 start The Heart of Rock 'n' Roll ;-)

    • @ninometalyears
      @ninometalyears 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Iba a hacerle el marcaje a esta maravilla de concierto pero veo que te me has adelantado...Aún tengo grabado en VHS del TV1 alrededor del año 1985 el 80% de este concierto (se dejaron algunos temas).Una gozada poder disfrutarlo ahora con buen sonido stereo

    • @ninometalyears
      @ninometalyears 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Concierto memorable donde los haya....aún lo conservo grabado de la TV1 en el año 85 aunque no lo pasaron entero.Gracias por los marcajes

    • @ground752
      @ground752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thanks

  • @mikedebois7776
    @mikedebois7776 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Show was at the Kabuki night club in San Francisco. This was back when it was actually good to live in San Francisco.

  • @InflatablePlane
    @InflatablePlane 7 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Dammit I want the 80's back. Great memories of Huey Lewis and especially spinning 'Sports' on vinyl.

  • @DogPatch1149
    @DogPatch1149 6 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    They were at the top of their game for this concert, and the Tower of Power horns just make it that much better, especially on "Workin' For A Livin'" and "I Want A New Drug".
    And of course, Mario Cipollina. Coolest. Bass. Player. Ever.

  • @DillanOttawa
    @DillanOttawa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    When I was a kid, this album was huge! Easily one of my all-time favs. Such a talented band.

    • @migadelpan098
      @migadelpan098 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      X2

    • @bowlingsquirrel
      @bowlingsquirrel ปีที่แล้ว

      Still got it on vinyl

    • @marcosgomez8618
      @marcosgomez8618 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      In 1984 I was in sixth grade. My teacher was the mother of the saxophonist JONNY COLLA. Mrs Colla Was my teacher and every year johnny came to her class to meet all the students I got to meet him that year. And he was very famous and it was such a big deal.

  • @larryrhindress2972
    @larryrhindress2972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Now that's what a concert should do. The whole place is with the music. Huey you are the heart of rock and roll. Thank you for showing the world what a real concert is!!!!!!!

  • @jillbriska2416
    @jillbriska2416 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I saw him on this tour - he still makes me want to scream like a teenage girl! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @bluebandit1281
    @bluebandit1281 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This is how real musicians sound when they play live! One of the few bands that ever existed that are better live than they are in the studio and with all the BS that comes with it! AWESOME!

  • @danesch979
    @danesch979 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Huey is a guy you would want to party With! What a great album Sports is!!

  • @psychodelicrock12
    @psychodelicrock12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This constant needs to be officially released on DVD Blu-ray

  • @LoopConnection
    @LoopConnection 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The solo in Trouble In Paradise is the best solo ever played! Marc Russo!

  • @matthobson7771
    @matthobson7771 7 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    The goddamn drummer is shockingly fun to watch.. Dudes perfection!!

    • @highschooltroll5281
      @highschooltroll5281 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hes the BEST RADDEST DRUMMER EVER

    • @highschooltroll5281
      @highschooltroll5281 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah they wanted to replace him with a drum machine. They kind of did in 1983 on some songs on sports but not after that. Why they wanted to replace him makes no sense though....

    • @hungrydrummerjoey3440
      @hungrydrummerjoey3440 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That's the great Bill Gibson for ya!

    • @Twoholesofman
      @Twoholesofman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      He isn't back there screwing around, his playing makes all the songs better and he is singing some killer backing vocals.

    • @livefrommydrumroom
      @livefrommydrumroom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'll be chatting with the great Bill Gibson on "Facebook Live" on Sat. June 6th, 2020 at 2pm ET/11am PT. facebook.com/john.dechristopher

  • @ceroth5625
    @ceroth5625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Some of the catchiest tunes in rock n roll history, played with surgical precision and cool, casual FUN! God I miss the 80s- feel blessed I was a teen back then.

  • @biff0101
    @biff0101 9 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    "Walking on a thin line" just kicks ass! Great bass line and guitar hero playing!

    • @joelpanettaonline
      @joelpanettaonline 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      +biff0101 Chris Hayes was very, very under-rated as a rock guitar player.

    • @jadedemotions9891
      @jadedemotions9891 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's one of my favorite songs of all time!

    • @squidface4381
      @squidface4381 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@joelpanettaonline I always hear people praising the hell out of John Frusciante or Kirk Hammett and I tell him, Chris Hayes smokes those guys. But the Chili Peppers are "cool" and Huey is considered square, But you know...

    • @RICHBLACKCOCK
      @RICHBLACKCOCK 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      biff0101. VIETNAM dedication song.

    • @biff0101
      @biff0101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RICHBLACKCOCK I know

  • @joshuaecht
    @joshuaecht 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I think of my father whenever I hear Huey Lewis. He was a musician at one point in his life, and taught me the value of going in every day, working hard and doing the best you can. HLN was a "working" band, in that they stuck with the same lineup for years, avoided drama and kept refining their material to the point where they were one of the tightest bands of the '80s.

  • @richardburchett
    @richardburchett 6 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    How do they get that many musicians to sound so tight ...and blended? A musical triumph for the ages.

    • @bluebandit1281
      @bluebandit1281 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Lots of heart, talent and practice. And a rare mix of a band at least somewhat getting along. This band is a rare treat for humanity.

    • @jjladd2129
      @jjladd2129 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      it's called musicianship. you actually play the instrument every day of your life and you become good at it and then you play with the same band members every day for a decade and you play the same songs every day and this is what you get. back in the day... not anymore

    • @jewante
      @jewante 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      they got something many dont have to day- heart and talent and hard work

    • @abinashmishra329
      @abinashmishra329 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very carefully

    • @joshuaecht
      @joshuaecht 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@jewante They remind me of my father: No flash, no glamour, just hard work and practice to keep getting better!

  • @devonknox8172
    @devonknox8172 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I love Huey's stage presence.. so honest and legit

  • @jerzboy2011
    @jerzboy2011 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Man they sound flawless live!

  • @GordonBazsaliJr
    @GordonBazsaliJr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    fun to revisit this show after 30 years. man those horns!!

    • @GordonBazsaliJr
      @GordonBazsaliJr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      esp Trouble in Paradise, Johnny Colla and Marc Russo (from Yellowjackets) at 9:48

    • @JimBob-ky8sm
      @JimBob-ky8sm 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Tower of Fuckin' Power!

  • @80sGlamRocker1
    @80sGlamRocker1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Huey Lewis and the News were my first concert. It was around this time, but at the Cow Palace in SF. At the opening, Huey was lowered onto the stage in a cable car replica during Heart of Rock n Roll. So badass.
    Such a great group of musicians! Being a bass geek, I wanted to be as smooth as Mario. Haha. I remember being impressed by Hayes’ guitar solos. Definitely some chops there.
    Anyone that hates on this band, just doesn’t get it, man. More for us.

    • @coolcat6303
      @coolcat6303 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s great that you got to see them in their prime. Wish I could’ve too. Especially in San Fran.
      And you’re right about the haters. Anyone who writes these guys off as corny or a fad, doesn’t really know their fantastic music or stellar musicianship. Definitely one of the greatest bands of all time.

  • @zyxwut321
    @zyxwut321 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Wow, what a moment in music history. So great we have this footage of Huey and the guys during their peak. :)

  • @katrima5260
    @katrima5260 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I was at this concert and Mic Jaguar was watching from the right side of the stage awesome concert.

    • @carlosconesa
      @carlosconesa 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Holy fuck, really? I'm so JEALOUS!

  • @ghostrider_2104
    @ghostrider_2104 6 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    They stay in the pocket better than any band I've heard

    • @dancullen4647
      @dancullen4647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I agree, when I see a band live, I don't wanna "hear the record", but I also wanna recognize what I'm listening to, these guys did it as good as anyone

    • @scottbaron121
      @scottbaron121 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Just so damn tight. The harmonies ALONE are unreal. AutoTune got NOTHING in these guys!

    • @redeemed7920
      @redeemed7920 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yep; Huey is the all American, down to earth, out of this world frontman.

    • @thedadyouneverhadchannel3544
      @thedadyouneverhadchannel3544 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Never heard Van Halen huh?

    • @scottbaron121
      @scottbaron121 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@thedadyouneverhadchannel3544 Van who? And these guys do 3 part harmony (sometimes 4). VH was awesome. Different style. Nowhere NEAR the harmonies of these cats. Drop back 5 and punt.

  • @LoopConnection
    @LoopConnection 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The sax solo in Trouble In Paradise is the best solo in rock history. Period.

    • @ghawk78
      @ghawk78 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The Marc Russo one? It's absolute greatness but you should check out the various TH-cam versions of Marc playing with the Doobies on "Long Train Running". The altissimo work is other-worldly.

    • @colbybelk
      @colbybelk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Or check out Marc’s solo on Celebrate Me Home from Kenny Loggins’ Grand Canyon concert.

    • @petermt814
      @petermt814 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely right!!! The sax double-act in this song is out of this world. Best 80s sax solo that exists to this day . Just captures everything about the style and sound of 80s sax playing . ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Butsuri3829
    @Butsuri3829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Bill Gibson, I really do love his style of playing the drum.

  • @topherlucas88
    @topherlucas88 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I've seen them 2 times in person great singers I've been a fan of Huey Lewis and the news since I was a kid am still a big fan I still listen to his music thanks for sharing this video it's 2023 am still rocking with the news I heard about his hearing I hope maybe one day he will sing again I hope 😊 good looking man to

  • @adamholtz733
    @adamholtz733 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Fantastic concert !!! Pure classic rock perfection !!! Huey Lewis And The News rules !!!

  • @caramelhoney29
    @caramelhoney29 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I can’t believe how great they sound live. Wow.

  • @ajcoopa
    @ajcoopa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    ToP adds so much to these songs... the horn stabs and swells during "If This Is It" are fabulous.

  • @Austech
    @Austech 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Wow, that's a tight rendition of Heart and Soul. Huey's vocals are excellent, as good as the studio track and Chris Hayes as always is spot on with the guitar work. And how refreshing to watch a concert without people trying to record it on a phone......just people genuinely enjoying the music which you now so rarely see. If only time travel existed.....:(

  • @drivewaystar6485
    @drivewaystar6485 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The bassist is the most committed person ive ever seen

    • @Electrichead64
      @Electrichead64 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He's like Clarence Clemmons was to Bruce Springsteen.

  • @scotthunt2479
    @scotthunt2479 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Chris Hayes guitar solo starting at 25:28 just kicks ass!

  • @gregmable
    @gregmable 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Weirdly enough, my dad taped this on a VCR on Showtime in 85'. We still have it on VHS.

    • @MedusaMayflower
      @MedusaMayflower 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Have you played it recently? Is it the full show? This here is an abbreviated version. Be great to see the whole thing.

    • @gregmable
      @gregmable 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      MedusaMayflower No, same one. Sorry about that bro

    • @alexm_5150
      @alexm_5150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thats fucking tits man! cherish that VCR, if this gets deleted off youtube at least you'll have a VCR of it. :)

    • @gregmable
      @gregmable 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@alexm_5150 oh yeah! we’re not getting rid of it anytime soon!

    • @alexm_5150
      @alexm_5150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gregmable Awesome! Great to hear it ! 🙂

  • @alexrinconz
    @alexrinconz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    one of the greatest albums ever

    • @lisamcbride8921
      @lisamcbride8921 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agree! We all had it!

    • @NawImNate
      @NawImNate ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fore was an absolute masterpiece right after

  • @bluevictory1010
    @bluevictory1010 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    As a teen in the early 80's I was in awe of their harmony, they are phenomenal live!

  • @scottp5803
    @scottp5803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ah.....harken to the days when performers had talent, and loved what they did, Huey and his News are in a class of their own....they all sing, play more than one instrument when needed, and genuinely have a good time on stage. Huey is one of my all time favorite harmonizing bands to boost my spirit when i've had a trying day and need chilling out, Hoping he will create another album..... I'll buy it in a heartbeat!!

    • @christosstamato527
      @christosstamato527 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They actually released a new album a few months back called 'Weather' (an indirect continuation of 'Sports'!). A Pretty good album, with great songs that it's as if they're meant to fit into any demographic out there! However, it's not meant to sound like their 80s stuff.
      It's still the closest they've sounded to what they did in their hayday since.. 1991's 'Hard At Play'!
      They've been touring all these years, and have released 3 more albums since the early 90s (1994, 2001, 2010) that even though they're extraordinary in every single way, while having the HLN soul, musicianship, playing, they lacked the classic HLN sound of their first few albums.
      Their new album (that unfortunately only has 7 songs, due to issues with Huey's hearing) is a 'true' Huey Lewis & The News album!

    • @scottp5803
      @scottp5803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@christosstamato527 awesome Chris.....thanks for the update, I try to keep myself informed of my favorite bands upcoming material and performances especially the older bands where the members are aging and/or dying off and may not be around much longer like AC/DC ( who I have never seen live, but if they tour for the Power-up album, it might be my last chance to see them in their most complete original lineup since Back In Black)....but somehow I didn't know about all that Huey was up to lately, I guess maybe lack of press coverage. I'll have to look for that Huey album, it sounds like it's a good one. I'll have to look it up and see when they're coming to the city of Chicago again. I'll have to Buy me some tickets ASAP...... assuming we ever get live concerts again with this Corona crap lingering around.

  • @Mr22spiderman
    @Mr22spiderman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I have been listening to Huey Lewis and the in all my life and they are my favorite. Watching their concert in you tube lift my spirit and will never get tired of listening to them. They are and will always be number 1 in my book. Epic.

    • @jemhadar5029
      @jemhadar5029 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They are the tightest band I have ever heard. All of them always perfectly on beat and never miss a note and they all give 100% every song. Great musicianship

  • @stephaniemoore100
    @stephaniemoore100 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I have always loved this band

  • @raoolabuelo
    @raoolabuelo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    who didn´t fall in love with the SPORTS album?

  • @JohnStraussmusic
    @JohnStraussmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a great band. Wish I realized that when I was 17 I could of seen a great show

  • @SurfCityVideo
    @SurfCityVideo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Saw them live in the 80's, 90's, 2000's and 2015. Rocked the house every time. What a run..

  • @DylanWhitesChannel
    @DylanWhitesChannel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Saw them so many times in high school. One of the best bands ever-especially live!

  • @robertmcintosh8476
    @robertmcintosh8476 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a lineup with the Tower of Power horn section. I wish they kept them but even without them Huey Lewis and the News flat kicks ass. This tour shows how tight they are.

  • @grantbeard6037
    @grantbeard6037 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a great band! Sensational horn section, including the amazing Marc Russo on alto sax.

  • @stephenry
    @stephenry 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    A very tight band! Woefully underrated!

  • @theunknown4570
    @theunknown4570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    They are at their height right here. This footage is pure gold.

  • @Austech
    @Austech 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wow, that's a tight rendition of Heart and Soul. Huey's vocals are excellent, as good as the studio track and Chris Hayes as always is spot on with the guitar work. And how refreshing to watch a concert without people trying to record it on a phone......just people genuinely enjoying the music which you now so rarely see. If only time travel existed.....

  • @1humboldt101
    @1humboldt101 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    He's great. Humble too. I was supposed to see him perform live in Clear Lake, CA in 2003. He had a health crisis & the show was cancelled. He did survive, thank goodness. I almost certainly will never be able to see a live show of his. Too bad for me. For whatever reason, I perceive him as a blend of the styles of Tower of Power & Robert Palmer. All 3 so sweet & out there with their music. Always a fan. Best wishes Wuey.

  • @jester9936
    @jester9936 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Music - 10. Show - 10. Professionalism - 10.
    Unbelievably underrated band! They can teach a lot the present generations.

  • @MB-ph5lz
    @MB-ph5lz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Had the pleasure of seeing this group in Halifax, N.S. in June of 1986. As expected, they were awesome! 1 check off my bucket list!!

  • @funknbr49
    @funknbr49 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Trouble in Paradise and Lenny Pickett sending chills up and down closing out his sax solo's up on that perch! Holy Jesus save my soul!

    • @colbybelk
      @colbybelk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      *Marc Russo

    • @michaelcovel3793
      @michaelcovel3793 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@colbybelk you know it
      I really liked his work with the yellowjackets
      The solo on the song "Local Hero"
      Is the same type of altissimo soar he does here on the "Trouble in Paradise" solo

    • @colbybelk
      @colbybelk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@michaelcovel3793 also check out his solo's on the live versions of Kenny Loggins' "Celebrate Me Home".

  • @ohiyotrippole6645
    @ohiyotrippole6645 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Tower of Power takes this to another level.

  • @daddy9minnich777
    @daddy9minnich777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This video just forced me to create a new playlist, "Greatest Concert Performances I've Ever Seen"...wow, so tight as a band, with enormous talent.

  • @patrickkasmir3914
    @patrickkasmir3914 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    The coolest thing about Huey was when they approached him they wanted to get rid of Bill Gibson, the drummer, and Huey said no way, I wish I could find guys commiited like that. Long live the news!!!

    • @thedys70
      @thedys70 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      they wanted to get rid of Bill Gibson? Who did? He's a fucking human metronome!

  • @scottmason7535
    @scottmason7535 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great crowd there that night looked a fantastic night

  • @Dagger1934
    @Dagger1934 8 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I 've been looking for years this concert ... My favorite live performance of Huey Lewis & The News i had on VHS ... Thanks!...

    • @MrEd9452
      @MrEd9452 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I rented the VHS and recorded the soundtrack onto a cassette tape. I thought I'd never hear it again till I found it here.

  • @tf007gb
    @tf007gb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I own this still on vhs best concert ever made and looks like so much fun wish I coulda been there to experience it in real-time every time I watch this I feel like I’m back in the awesome 80s this is when music was good the planet was awesome and everything seemed perfect ya know like nothing could bring ya down man I miss those years born in ‘81

  • @maurizio700
    @maurizio700 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Chris's sound guitar indispensable.

  • @sandrabarney285
    @sandrabarney285 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This was over the top of their game!

  • @LuisCastillo-zp3ku
    @LuisCastillo-zp3ku 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Tremendous, such a great and unique band....very hard or imposible to find a similar sound and show at this times...

  • @MrEd9452
    @MrEd9452 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Very excited to find this. Many, many years ago, I found this in my local video rental store. I played in on my "HI-FI" stereo VHS player and recorded the soundtrack onto a cassette tape. I was the only one around to own this audio track. I had forgotten about it till I came upon it this morning. Thanks for posting.

  • @hayleycomet8029
    @hayleycomet8029 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Huey Lewis and the News is way too underrated.. this band is phenomenal!!

  • @yaphetbruce9321
    @yaphetbruce9321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    So who’s still Rockin’ to Huey Lewis in 2020!

  • @33drummerr
    @33drummerr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If I could play drums like Bill I would wear tennis shorts every time I played lol that guys a complete powerhouse monster 💪🏻💪🏻 on drums 🤙🏻🤙🏻 I freakin love his style of playing 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @to6955
    @to6955 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Huey Lewis is a freaking beast!

  • @iansnyder274
    @iansnyder274 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They stand the test of time and just seem better and better...great harmonies , tight arrangements, great songs and..........CHRIS HAYES... always takes the song to exalted levels. As a guitarist, he is unique and he always inspires...rockin', funky, tasty, fiery and very melodic and harmonically knowledgeable. Stef Burns is a great player in his own right, but , for me just doesn't quite have the magic and charisma that Chris has. Thank you Chris for your eternal inspiration!

  • @pattiosmith8963
    @pattiosmith8963 9 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I think this is one of the best and tightest HLN concerts I have ever seen!! I have been to several of their live concerts ( always great) and watched most of the others on cd or you tube and this one just leaves me with an extra super natural high!!! I have loved hueys music since he was in a band called Clover. Thanks so much for the upload!!!!!!!!!

  • @jemhadar5029
    @jemhadar5029 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Dam. They are by far the tightest band I have ever heard. Excellent all around musicianship

  • @chrissimon8368
    @chrissimon8368 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    They sound exactly like their tracks.
    Must have been before their most successful Back to the Future theme song, That's Power of Love.
    Hard to believe they never had a number-one hit.
    They really showed their singing chops at 26:30 in It's Alright.
    WOW, one song right after another.

    • @coolcat6303
      @coolcat6303 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah this concert was taped a few months before Back to the Future hit the theaters in 1985. I also agree that it’s hard to believe they never had a #1 hit. They should’ve had several IMO.

  • @WarriorMigs24
    @WarriorMigs24 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Classic Huey Lewis & The News and Tower of Power. What's up fellas

    • @courtney9219
      @courtney9219 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Miguel Salas ..."u got it bro... "huey lewis & the news w/ tower of power horns... they jam!"
      "ur'makin'smiles!"

  • @jamesdavis5096
    @jamesdavis5096 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    The drummer seems cool. Like an appliance salesman, or a TV sales guy. All these guys represent good taste and not trying to outplay each other.

    • @jadedemotions9891
      @jadedemotions9891 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They were incredibly tight and represented some great musicianship. They complimented each others sound very well without trying to steal the spotlight, thats why they sound so great. And all of them had something interesting about them. Bill Gibson (drummer) always look like he had a nerdish tennis player look to me, Mario (bassit) had the stereotypical bad boy image, etc.

    • @jamesdavis5096
      @jamesdavis5096 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chasers yes the drummer is very tasty

    • @mrsqandmrsr8747
      @mrsqandmrsr8747 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah Bill Gibson is Cool

    • @kpax45
      @kpax45 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Looks more like a Tennis Pro in this concert

    • @coolcat6303
      @coolcat6303 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kpax45 I was thinking the same thing too. But that's fitting considering the album is called "Sports". Haha.

  • @bretthutchison9245
    @bretthutchison9245 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They were so tight. Really impressive. Total pros

  • @aaronjschaefer
    @aaronjschaefer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Got to see them in 1991... what a show!

  • @BrianKitching-wv5nh
    @BrianKitching-wv5nh 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Chris Hayes such a fab guitar player,he should have got an award for that.

  • @chrystalmiller4312
    @chrystalmiller4312 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I grew up watching and listening Huey Lewis and the news one of my favorite singers you rock Huey Lewis

  • @AJPflooringuk
    @AJPflooringuk 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was phenomenal,what a voice and the happiest music I know

  • @chrystalmiller4312
    @chrystalmiller4312 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is one of my favorite bands thanks for sharing this video

  • @captianobvious9234
    @captianobvious9234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I want someone to show me a cooler guy than the bass player. He's my spirit animal.

  • @Darkfatheroftheuniverse
    @Darkfatheroftheuniverse ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great band....

  • @sherrykreminski4771
    @sherrykreminski4771 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Classic band

  • @teresamuse6981
    @teresamuse6981 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love Huey Lewis & The News all there songs are great & makes you want to dance & sing alnight long.

  • @sandrabarney285
    @sandrabarney285 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks so much for the tribute to our Viet Nam VETS.great tune Huey

  • @mrtomdorn
    @mrtomdorn ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent

  • @chrystalmiller4312
    @chrystalmiller4312 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish he could keep going bless his heart take care of yourself Huey Lewis

  • @sbgoldma
    @sbgoldma 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brilliant concert. Has always been one of his best. Rock on Huey! !!

  • @locovel10
    @locovel10 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I hate myself musically for how I never recognized Bill Gibson's brilliance.
    I've played piano for years without realizing what a metronome he is!

    • @thromboid
      @thromboid 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Totally! I remember wondering at times if the drums on "Fore!" were sequenced, and then he breaks into a great fill and dispels any doubt that it's real. I see these guys live for the first time in a week and a half. :)

    • @locovel10
      @locovel10 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      thromboid and it was Bill Gibson that the record companies wanted Huey to get rid of. Huey had already been through that and told them no because he knew he was great!

    • @newsiejohn
      @newsiejohn 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +thromboid how was the concert?

    • @thromboid
      @thromboid 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The concert was an absolute pleasure - and sorry for my late reply. Great sounds and vibes filling the green valley in the New Zealand countryside. A little sad that Chris and Mario were not in the line-up, but I cannot complain about the quality of the show!

    • @marklewis9749
      @marklewis9749 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      What's the old saying?...."Fills give the thrills, but a groove pays the bills!". Gibson lays down the groove like a clock.

  • @toni-tonenicholls996
    @toni-tonenicholls996 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    HLN have always been a band with class! From their clothes to their music. More bands of all genre should take a lesson from them.

  • @michaelboehm6393
    @michaelboehm6393 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It never hurts to augment your band with the TOP horns! What a dream combo.

  • @AnimalHouseforReal
    @AnimalHouseforReal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    no backing tracks just flawless harmonizing! Not many bands sound this good live, especially now a days!

  • @gregorywells4423
    @gregorywells4423 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the GREATEST show bands ever in my time!!!!! I'm 65 yo..........