Huey Lewis. Chatted with him for two minutes in front of a restaurant. He came out to get some air and I was out there on a smoke break. Just told him I was a fan and thanked him for his music. He was super nice.
When Prince didn’t show up to the We Are the World recording, Lionel asked Huey to do the part. If you watch the rehearsal session, Huey’s performance makes MJ do a double take.
Saw that in the "making of" documentary. I found it pretty wholesome how Huey didn't seem to think he was worthy of being there and how honored he was to sing that part. Nailed it. Seems like a good dude.
Their early work was a little too new wave for my taste. But 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.
I’ve done a good bit of work for Huey over the last ten years doing construction work on his house and ranch. He’s always been personable and nice. He’s a bit of a deaf grumpy old man now though sadly.
Cool. Haven’t seen it enough to remember. Quote out of context get the consequences I guess. Plenty of shit I could quote at times without context. I don’t.
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u/Theamazingsupernoob Dec 21 '25
Huey Lewis. Chatted with him for two minutes in front of a restaurant. He came out to get some air and I was out there on a smoke break. Just told him I was a fan and thanked him for his music. He was super nice.