Fuck, I just realized that I remember six of those pleasant songs

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There are only two examples of infinity: The universe and human stupidity and I'm not sure about the universe.

Stuck with you, Hip to be Square.

First concert I ever went to!

When Sports came out in '83, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically. The whole album has a clear, crisp sound, and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost. He's been compared to Elvis Costello, but I think Huey has a far more bitter, cynical sense of humor. In '87, Huey released this; Fore!, their most accomplished album. I think their undisputed masterpiece is "Hip To Be Square". A song so catchy, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should, because it's not just about the pleasures of conformity and the importance of trends. It's also a personal statement about the band itself.

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"All crowds boycotting football games shouldn't care who sings or takes a knee because they aren't watching." - Nas

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Sherman remarked, "Well, Grant, we've had the devil's own day, haven't we?" Grant looked up. "Yes," he replied, followed by a puff. "Yes. Lick 'em tomorrow, though."

I saw them at a concert at Montrose Beach a couple of years ago. They were great and really appreciative of their fandom. Huey credited Back to the Future with really popularizing the band. I didn't realize he made an appearance in the movie.

They were around for a while before I became aware of them in my youth. They made funny music videos in the time when that was a huge driver for the actual music.

I didn't have cable so I used to watch all the video shows on local tv. Brant Miller used to host something on Friday nights after 10:30. There was another national show on weekends. I think there used to be a morning show on weekdays on one of the precursurs to The U that we used to watch in the caddy shack.

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O judgment! Thou art fled to brutish beasts,
And men have lost their reason.

This proves Huey Lewis & the News....underrated.

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100% agreed. Great band!

Too bad Huey has the hearing problems and can't do his thing much anymore.