On his return, Lewis entered Cornell University, joining the engineering program. While there, he made friends with Lance and Larry Hoppen, who later played with Orleans and King Harvest. Initially being an active student and a member of the fraternity Eta Lambda Nu, Lewis soon lost interest in college. He signed up with a band called Slippery Elm, and in December 1969, during his junior year, he dropped out of Cornell, moving back to the San Francisco area. His aim was to continue playing music, but along the way he also tried other fields of work including landscaping, carpentry and natural foods.
In 1971, Lewis joined the Bay Area band Clover. Around this time he took the name Huey Lewis. The Lewis is for his mother Magda Cregg's boyfriend, Beat Generation poet Lew(is) Welch, whom he considered his stepfather. Sean Hopper joined the band in 1972; other members of the band were John McFee, Alex Call, John Ciambotti, Mitch Howie, Mickey Shine and Marcus David. Lewis played harmonica with the band and only sang lead vocals on a few tunes. Clover's main rival band (which developed into a friendly rivalry) was Soundhole (Johnny Colla, Mario Cipollina, and Bill Gibson were band members).
In 1976, after playing in the Bay Area with limited success, Clover went to Los Angeles. They had their "big break" in a club there when their act was caught by Nick Lowe, who convinced Clover to travel to Britain with him. However, Clover was not successful in Britain, and the band arrived just as their folk-rock sound (known as pub rock in Britain) was being replaced by punk rock. They recorded two albums for the British Phonogram label; both albums produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange, but neither were successful.
While Huey went on vacation, the rest of Clover backed Elvis Costello on his debut album My Aim is True. The band returned to California, McFee joined the Doobie Brothers, and Clover disbanded.
Huey Lewis played harmonica on Thin Lizzy's 1978 landmark album Live and Dangerous. That same year, Lewis was playing at Uncle Charlie's, a club in Corte Madera, California, doing the 'Monday Night Live' spot, along with future members of the News. After recording the song "Exo-Disco" (a disco version of the theme from the film Exodus), Huey landed a 'singles contract' from Phonogram Records, and Bob Brown became his manager. Huey Lewis and the American Express formed in 1979, with the same line-up as the News. The band played a few gigs (including an opening for Van Morrison), but on Brown's advice, they changed their name again. Huey Lewis and the News became their moniker.
After a failed self-titled debut in 1980, the band finally broke through to Top 40 success with the gold album Picture This (1982) riding to #13 on the Albums chart thanks to the Mutt Lange-penned "Do You Believe In Love" (#7), which became the band's first hit.
The band's third LP, the #1 Sports (1983), is one of the best-selling pop releases of all time. It has sold ten million copies in the US alone.[4] It was followed up by Fore! (1986), another #1 multi-platinum smash.
in 1995, Huey Lewis sued Ray Parker, Jr. over similarities between Parker's theme for the 1984 movie Ghostbusters and Lewis' own "I Want A New Drug". The case was settled out of court, with both parties agreeing to keep the settlement secret. Mr. Parker sued Mr. Lewis in 2001, alleging that Mr. Lewis violated the agreement in a "VH1- Behind the Music" Episode, when he stated that Mr. Parker paid some amount to settle the case.[5]
Lewis produced Nick Lowe's 1985 cover of "I Knew The Bride (When She Used to Rock and Roll)". Huey Lewis and the News provided backup vocals and played on the song. He and his bandmates also performed on USA for Africa's 1985 fund-raising single "We Are the World", and spent the remainder of the 1980s and early 1990s adding to an impressive string of 14 Top-20 Billboard Hot 100 hits and releasing two more hit albums: Small World (1988) #11 and Hard At Play (1991) #27. By the time the band released their critically-acclaimed album of cover songs Four Chords & Several Years Ago (1994) #55, their chosen lower profile and lack of promotion from new label Elektra saw their Top 40 appeal dip for good, yet they have endured as one of America's top drawing live acts[citation needed] and have continued to have the occasional hit on adult contemporary radio.
As well as singing lead vocals and playing harmonica with the band, Lewis also writes or co-writes many of the band's songs.
Huey Lewis has sung with Umphrey's McGee at several shows beginning with the 2005 Jammys and is featured on two tracks of their album Safety In Numbers.
The band, now in self-proclaimed semi-retirement, still plays 80+ U.S. dates a year, with an occasional European tour. The average fee for Huey Lewis & The News to play a private college-sized show is around US$200,000.
On February 13, 2007, Huey was interviewed on the podcast series "Stuck in the 80s," during which he revealed that the band has written several new songs that they plan to record next year, though he states that, given how much the industry has changed since their last album, he's unsure at this point how they will sell the new material.[6]
During a show at the California State Fair on August 21, 2007, Huey was named Sacramento's "Musician of the Year" by the fair's General Manager and presented with a gold statue of the California state bear.
Huey has also recorded a duet version of "Workin' For A Livin'" with Garth Brooks, which was included in Brooks' 3-Disc set The Ultimate Hits, in late-2007.
Huey Lewis's real name is "Hugh Cregg"
Power Of Love
Huey Lewis Lyrics
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Make a one man weep, make another man sing
Change a hawk to a little white dove
More than a feeling, that's the power of love
Tougher than diamonds, rich like cream
Stronger and harder than a bad girl's dream
Make a bad one good, mmh make a wrong-one right
Don't need money, don't take fame
Don't need no credit card to ride this train
It's strong and it's sudden and it's cruel sometimes
But it might just save your life
That's the power of love
That's the power of love
First time you feel it might make you sad
Next time you feel it might make you mad
But you'll be glad baby when you're found
That's the power that makes the world go 'round
And it don't take money, don't take fame
Don't need no credit card to ride this train
It's strong and it's sudden, it can be cruel sometimes
But it might just save your life
They say that all in love is fair
Yeah, but you don't care
But you know what to do
When it gets hold of you
And with a little help from above
You feel the power of love
You feel the power of love
Can you feel it? (hmm hmm)
It don't take money, don't take fame
Don't need no credit card to ride this train
Tougher than diamonds and stronger than steel
You won't feel nothin' 'til you feel
You feel the power, feel the power of love
That's the power, that's the power of love
You feel the power of love
You feel the power of love
Feel the power of love
The song "The Power of Love" by Huey Lewis is a lyrically complex song that delves deep into the inner workings of the power of love. The first verse of the song points out that love is a curious thing that can make one man weep while another man sings. The second line alludes to the universal power of love to change the hawkishness in people, metaphorically represented by the description, 'Change a hawk to a little white dove.' The third line emphasizes that the power of love is more than a feeling.
In the second verse, the artist continues to describe love as a powerful force that is tougher than diamonds, richer than cream, and stronger than a bad girl's dream. He suggests that love can transform individuals into better versions of themselves, making good what was once wrong. He reiterates that love is a force that can keep one home at night.
Line by Line Meaning
The power of love is a curious thing
Love is such an interesting and fascinating experience
Make a one man weep, make another man sing
Love can make one person sad and emotional, while making another feel happy and joyous
Change a hawk to a little white dove
Love can transform something fearsome and dangerous into something peaceful and harmless
More than a feeling, that's the power of love
Love is not just an emotion, it's an incredibly influential force
Tougher than diamonds, rich like cream
Love is stronger and more durable than diamonds, and can make one feel rich and fulfilled
Stronger and harder than a bad girl's dream
Love is more robust and mighty than the wildest dreams of even the most villainous person
Make a bad one good, mmh make a wrong-one right
Love has the power to turn a bad person into a good one and to rectify their poor decisions
Power of love will keep you home at night
Love is a strong enough force to make one want to stay home and be with their loved one at night
Don't need money, don't take fame
Love doesn't require money or fame to thrive
Don't need no credit card to ride this train
Love is something that can be experienced by anyone, regardless of their financial status
It's strong and it's sudden and it's cruel sometimes
Love can be intense and surprising, and can also be hurtful and painful at times
But it might just save your life
Despite its challenges, love can be incredibly fulfilling and life-saving
First time you feel it might make you sad
The first time one experiences love, it may come with a feeling of sadness
Next time you feel it might make you mad
Subsequent experiences with love may make one feel angry or frustrated
But you'll be glad baby when you're found
Despite the emotional ups and downs, one will feel grateful and happy when they find true love
That's the power that makes the world go 'round
Love is a force that influences and drives the world in many ways
They say that all in love is fair
People often say that love is impartial and just
Yeah, but you don't care
Despite this saying, one doesn't really care about fairness when they are in love
But you know what to do
One instinctively knows how to behave when they are in love
When it gets hold of you
Once love consumes you, you feel its power and influence
And with a little help from above
With some divine assistance, love can be all the more powerful and transformative
You feel the power of love
When you experience love, you understand just how influential and significant it is
Can you feel it? (hmm hmm)
The song asks the listener if they can feel the power of love
Tougher than diamonds and stronger than steel
Love is more durable and robust than the strongest materials known to man
You won't feel nothin' 'til you feel
You won't fully understand or appreciate love until you experience it yourself
You feel the power, feel the power of love
The song reiterates how significant and impactful love can be
That's the power, that's the power of love
The song emphasizes that the power being referenced is indeed the power of love
You feel the power of love
Again, the song reminds the listener just how meaningful and powerful love can be
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Huey Lewis, Christopher John Hayes, John Victor Colla
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@legendarybelt
Opens door of a sport car & let strangers enter
Doc : "Don't touch anything"
Leaves car alone to strangers thinking they'll listen to him
Stranger touches everything
Doc : 𝘰𝘩 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘵...
@justmeonthebeach
The power of love is a curious thing
Make a one man weep, make another man sing
Change a hawk to a little white dove
More than a feeling, that's the power of love
Tougher than diamonds, rich like cream
Stronger and harder than a bad girl's dream
Make a bad one good, make a wrong one right
Power of love will keep you home at night
You don't need money, don't take fame
Don't need no credit card to ride this train
It's strong and it's sudden and it's cruel sometimes
But it might just save your life
That's the power of love
That's the power of love
First time you feel it, it might make you sad
Next time you feel it, it might make you mad
But do be glad baby when you've found
That's the power makes the world go 'round
And it don't take money, don't take fame
Don't need no credit card to ride this train
It's strong and it's sudden, it can be cruel sometimes
But it might just save your life
They say that all in love is fair
Yeah, but you don't care
But you know what to do (to do)
When it gets hold of you
And with a little help from above
You feel the power of love
You feel the power of love
Can you feel it
Mmm-hmmm
It don't take money and it don't take fame
Don't need no credit card to ride this train
Tougher than diamonds and stronger than steel
You won't feel nothin' till you feel
You feel the power
Just feel the power of love
That's the power
That's the power of love
You feel the power of love
You feel the power of love
Feel the power of love
@rbaixdahmani9806
@@audiodood , alors ! La date de la sortie de la musique de film :
1976 , 1978 ou 1980 ?
Pas 1985 , en tous cas
Then ! The release date of the film soundtrack:
1976, 1978 or 1980?
Not 1985, anyway
@dureteheiral1793
well, should the collapse of Soviet Union thus Warsaw Pact simply not happening...
the constant and real threat of open nuclear weapons exchange between the Commie block vs NATO...
the constant and real threat of open military confrontation between two opposing blocks..
that was what made the 1980s...
the nuance and romanticism of the 80s would be still lives on... up to this very day...
IMHO,... no one really wants to live in that dark gloomy bleak of an era...
not with all those Heaven's shinigami breathing down ones neck...
@alexmancunian7774
1980 people: the future will be awesome
2020 people: I want to go back to the 80s
@herpderp7264
1980s - “man I can’t wait for 2020. Flying cars, a colony on the moon and hover boards
2020s - “76 genders exist, mumble rap is top of the charts month after month and everyone wants to go back and live in the 80s”
@deletvero319
I MISS LATE 70'
@LowgaenSchmidt
Bout to do just that with my high school music students. We put on a dinner show every year with pop music, and our theme is the 80s. The kids are dressing up in 80s style clothes, performing 80s music, I'm even going to far as to be Doc Brown.
@carlosalfaro001
2020: will we have a future?
@zapkvr
I don't.
@ikuep
Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop, Ghostbusters, Footloose, Dirty Dancing, Rocky, and of course this masterpiece, just to mention a few....Am I wrong to say 80s soundtracks are best ever?
@jerryperry1788
Masterpiece is always a masterpiece :)
@joedzny
don't forget short circuit, Goonies, space balls, Revenge of the nerds, Karate kid and Indiana Jones just to name a few!!! But I love this soundtrack!!
@tylersargent969
should have had a song in ferris bullers day off as well same for weird science