From a first single in 1979, the group successfully combined a pop rock and power pop (and sometimes, a blues rock) influenced backing with harmony side-vocals and Lewis' strident voice, and the band had numerous hit songs during the 1980s and early 1990s. These include "The Power of Love" and "Back in Time" (both of which were featured in the film "Back to the Future"), "I Want a New Drug", "Doin' It All (For My Baby)", "Do You Believe in Love?" "Hip to Be Square", "Stuck With You", and "Jacob's Ladder". Huey Lewis shared three Grammy awards, an American Music Award, and a People's Choice Award along with several artists for his role singing the 1985 charity song "We Are the World" as well.
=Albums=
Huey Lewis & the News (1980)
Picture This (1982) [#13 U.S. Gold]
Sports (1983) [#1 U.S. 7x Platinum]
Back to the Future Soundtrack (1985) [Gold]
Fore! (1986) [#1 U.S. 3x Platinum]
Small World (1988) [#11 U.S. Platinum]
Hard at Play (1991) [#27 U.S. Gold]
The Heart of Rock & Roll - The Best of Huey Lewis and The News (1992)
Four Chords & Several Years Ago (1994) [#55 U.S.]
Time Flies: The Best of Huey Lewis and the News (1996) [#185 U.S.]
Plan B (2001) [#165 U.S.]
Live at 25 (2005)
Greatest Hits & Videos (2006) [#70 U.S.]
www.hueylewisandthenews.com
Rhythm Ranch
Huey Lewis & The News Lyrics
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A destination soul retreat
A musical cure for your day-to-day stress
It's a dream vacation way out West
Yeah, it's a soulful scene if you know what I mean
Come on down, take a chance
Get you a room at the rhythm ranch
Uh-huh, baby, that's the rhythm ranch
They got killer music everywhere
To help you deal with the pain out there
I think you'll see that it's money well spent
More than a hundred grooves for rent
And they got all the blues and views you can use
Come on down, take a chance
Get you a room at the rhythm ranch
Ride your pony, let's dance
Uh-huh, baby, that's the rhythm ranch
Chicken dumplings and big bands
Tuning it up at the rhythm ranch
Saxophones and romance
Uh-huh, baby, that's the rhythm ranch
The funkiest place you have ever seen
And you won't find it in a magazine
They got four-star service in 44 time
And sweet soul music to ease your mind
Yeah, it's a real good deal with tons of feel
The lyrics of "Rhythm Ranch" by Huey Lewis and The News describe a place that offers a musical escape from the stresses of daily life. The setting is out West, in a destination that offers a soulful scene for those who know what that means. The song invites listeners to take a chance, get a room at the rhythm ranch and enjoy the killer music everywhere, as it helps deal with the pain of everyday life. The place has more than a hundred grooves for rent, including all the blues and views one can use. The rhythm ranch is described as a dream vacation, a cure for your day-to-day stress.
The song evokes feelings of freedom, encapsulating the idea of finding comfort, belonging, and discovery through music. It highlights the positive effects of music in providing an escape and a healing effect. The phrase "ride your pony, let's dance" add to the fun and carefree atmosphere of the Rhythm Ranch. The lyrics, full of enthusiastic descriptions of the Rhythm Ranch, are set to a catchy and upbeat melody, making the listener want to experience this place for themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
We know a place with a real big beat
We know of a place that has amazing music and an energizing beat
A destination soul retreat
A place where you can escape to and nourish your soul
A musical cure for your day-to-day stress
This place serves music that helps alleviate the stress caused by daily life
It's a dream vacation way out West
It's a dream vacation spot situated in the Western regions
Yeah, it's a soulful scene if you know what I mean
If you comprehend what I'm trying to imply, then you know this is a soulful experience
Come on down, take a chance
You should come down here and take a chance
Get you a room at the rhythm ranch
Get yourself a room at this musical haven
Ride your pony, let's dance
It's time to let loose and have some fun
Uh-huh, baby, that's the rhythm ranch
This musical experience is amazing
They got killer music everywhere
They have mind-blowing music wherever you turn
To help you deal with the pain out there
To assist you in dealing with the hardships of the outside world
I think you'll see that it's money well spent
You'll soon realize that the money you spent was well worth it
More than a hundred grooves for rent
There are plenty of genres to choose from
And they got all the blues and views you can use
They have every type of blues and tunes that you can make use of
Chicken dumplings and big bands
You can enjoy delicious food and the big band music at the same time
Tuning it up at the rhythm ranch
The music is being fine-tuned at the rhythm ranch
Saxophones and romance
There's a certain allure created by the saxophones and the environment
The funkiest place you have ever seen
It's an extremely funky place
And you won't find it in a magazine
You can't find this fascinating experience in a magazine
They got four-star service in 44 time
You'll experience top-notch service and amazing music vibes in 4/4 time
And sweet soul music to ease your mind
The soulful music is therapeutic to the mind
Yeah, it's a real good deal with tons of feel
It's a fantastic arrangement with a lot of emotional depth.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HUEY LEWIS, JOHN VICTOR COLLA
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